The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1843-09-07
VOICE OF F r E L d 0 M


xix. 8, Zaccheus said, behold, Lord, the
half of my goods give 10 the poor; and
if have taken anything f'om any man
bv false accusation, restore him four
fold" This looks like being transformed
from the world. do not know of any
account Of Zaccheus' serving as Roman
officer after this. And he says, Corne'
Illus was a devoted saint, and yet he was
captain of an hundred men," Would
brother A. call such station true one
for himself to occupy2 Does brother A.
think that Cornelius led on those hundred
soldiers in after life, to DO acts Of violence
and that our Savior would appreciate such
deeds? When the soldiers inquired OF
him what they should do, his charge was,
"Do violence to no man." Whom do
the christian world honor most, the mighty
chieltain who resists the powers that be,
and leads his country 10 salurate the soil
with the blood of their enemies, rather
than pay small tax and suffer an abridge.
ment of privileges for few fleeing days,
or the man of peaceful principles who
conducts his little colony, in quietness and
safety, surrounded by the savage of the
forest, whom he takes by the friendly
hand, embraces as brother in the family
of the Great Universal Father, and en-
joy mutually he out-spread blessings with
one heart and feeling? Or even the hum
bic, pious soul, who could say, IS could
wish that myself were accursed from
Christ, for my brethren, my kinsmen ac-
cording TO the flesh," and endure stripes,
imprisonments and bonds, and suffer the
loss of all earthly emouments that he
might win souls 20 Christ? Look at the
MASSEY Blocks of Granite piled up, tower
ing to heaven, for national, idolatrous
altar, surrounded by the countless multi
clambering for the highest seat, there TO
TO garnish the sepulchres of departed
worthless, by their high encomiums, by
their hypocritcal professions of universal
liberty, and thereby rivet more firmly the
chains of the bondnan.
May we allow our Imagination to take
view OF devoted minister Of the COS
pei, on Sabbath morning, with IL meas
ured step, going to the house of worship,
ascending the risings 10 the desk, and
there readlngto an attentive audience their
morning lesson from Chrst's Sermon on
the Mount, and invoking the blessing of
the Great Author of Mercies, for all men;
kings, supreme, rulers and ma gist:ates,
that ave may live peaceful and quiet
life" and aid them in clarifying their
Lord in their devotons And then the
soul-stirring anthem, tuned with the spirit
and understanding, to their heavenly
praise. Now comes the instruction 10
the congregation, to lead quiet, peaceful
life; 10 love even their enemies, and pray
for them; and forgive their enemies as
they hope for forgiveness for their tres
passes, and expect them to harness with
the whole christian armor according TO
vi. E ph., remembering that their weap.
ons OF warfare are not carnal, bat mighty
through God to the pulling down of
strong holds" Adding, Dearly beloved,
avenge not yourselves; but rather give
place unto wrath, for it is written, ven-
geance is mine will repay saith the
Lord" And the next two verses, Rom.
xii. 1874, then cite them for further
Improvement, 10 read at home the XVI
and lxxv. Ps.; and strengthen them by
saying, "Ihey that trust in the Lord
shall be as Mount Zion, which can not
be removed, but aodeth for ever. "-Ps.
cxxv., then dismissing them with the in
voked benediclion, May the spirit oflruth,
righteousness and peace, rest upon and
abide with them ever more. And the
next day the commission of Gospel Min
lister is laid on the back shelf He iz.s
a high commission of Cesar, puts on his
armor, mounts the war horse, leads on
his brethren in the mixed legions in arms,
to the battle field then bows The suppl
ant knee in the hollow square, and prays
to a God of all mercies, "who Of one
blood created all nations to dwell on the
whole face of the earth "-"who is no
respecter of persons" TO give potency to
their arms IN killing their enemies. Now
the direful conAlc:-the foaming steed,
the solid phalanx marching a, the sound
Of the death knell of the drum, cheered
on by their leaders. Then the command
10 charge with spear and sword, musket
and cannon, shower down mot blessing)
a mighty hail of lead and iron upon their
enemies, TO send them quickly to the
world of spirits, prepared, (poor prepara-
tion) o! unprepared 10 their Judge, Now
see the fruit of the battle field. The mu.
tIaled trunks, amputated limbs, broken
heads, the signs and groans of the dying,
the mothers moan, the widows tear, and
the CRY of the falherIess for hand 10
lead and supply their wants. My heart
flnts; let the curtain drop.
But, probably brother A. would say
thai feelings of humanity and christianity
prompts him only to be civil executive.
Well, this is the profession of all, but it
nov, ba that brother IL het,pr and ,yiSar