Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1843-07-26

and consequent suffering, as KNOWL7
EDGE. Other things being equal, this
will be obtained in proportion TO freedom
enjoyed. Restraints upon freedom are re-
strictlve of knowledge. There should be
no restraint upon free thought, from fear
Of commands or OF commanders, from al
tachmenl TO systems, or from any other
source whatever.
In regard 10 clothing, feel constrain.
ed TO say a word There is as much
Aruth in reports that have been spread
abroad in regard to this as in regard TO
many other things. Many of them are
highly amusing TO me, and more of them
would be bat for the pity they exlort from
me towards those who manifest a willing
ness 10 deceive, as well as those also who
seem willing TO be deceived by them. 50
far am from desiring in the least TO i'm
tate Jesus or any Other individual, in this
or any other thing, would oe only like
myself in any thing. ] have 10 aversion to
being like others in whatever is right
II am found agreeing with Jesus in any
thing narrated OF him, set it down not as
my agreement with Jesus, but as nv
agreement with what | b.ieveto be rio ht.
And believe it 10 be right, not because ii
came from Jesus, but because my own
mind approves Of it, from the knowledge
it has of the relation Of things. Il would
have been right had never heard ofsuch
being as Jesus. am happy to know
that Jesus or any other being has been
right in any thing. But it is nc evidence
10 me that | am right, because | agree
with what is written of Jesus or any Other
being. wan: 10 be understood OIL this
point. l f,iow no leader obey no
superior. | stand 10 awe of nothing. |
accord the same to all my fellow beings,
and regret that they will not take it to
ithems SELVES and enjoy it. Man was new
er made 10 be governed, bot to govern
himself TO do this, all he needs is, to
know the relations existing bctwecn him
and all other things
Blu, not 10 amplify in this direction
Allow me a few words with those who
will be ready TO accuse me- Of audacity, i
, not of blasphemy and atheism, for Eefus
ing TO be lead. It may BE- beneficial Il
use small space in dealing gently with
such persons on their own ground
5 They claim that Jesus ought TO be fol
: lowed, and furthermore profess 10 be hi:
E followers. Butin what respect do they
: follow him? Do they think to eScas'
. themselves by pleading inability or frail
D ~ or their own part, or q n;mltab.,
0 perfection en- his part! They wout
not be so absurd | suppose, on mo
i menl's reflection, as TO make it ob!igltorl
5 ION themselves or others, 10 follow hin
: beyond ability possessed. ask then
d then wherein they fad themselves en-
! dearoring to follow him? Is it in pain
. ness of apparel? Is it in yielding obe
dience TO The law of beneyoltnce an
kindness2 Do they devote themselves t
doing COOL! D. they lay all upon hu
. manity's aIar2 Dolhcy divide all thei
bread and clothing with the hungry an
:, naked? Do they believe Jesus did tbcs
+. things? Do they believe ;hey can d
! them. Let them DO one thing or anolhe
= Let them cease 10 demand that Jesus
: followed, or else let them follow him, a
or cording 10 what is wrilea IF him, il he
!, would show themselves sincere or houeS
= The truth is. instead Of following jest
Il they follow class whom the rtcol
!, makes him TO describe as folio -
4 They say, and do not. For they br
d. heavy burdens and grievous 10 be born
al and lay them on mems shoulders; b
. they themselves will MT move then wit
We ene Of their fngers. Bat all their ToFi
10 they DO for to be seen ofmen."
By This brings me back 10 M own case
ed regard TO clothing. l have seen 50 mus
e. of fashion, folly and extravaganza
80 much Of perversion and waste among tho
OK who have power, aud wrelcheduess amor
i'm their victims-so much going as.ray al
IS leading astray-[ for Ito who follow lea
al. ers follow them into the wrong as soon
nd into the right, and this alone is objtciI
an enough 10 leading or being led, ESQ mu
81 of hvnofrisy, so much of caste, SO m0