The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-09-09

oi'uIi observance oil i Is required by The hon
or OF God and The highest social and religious
interest ofmen.
,. Resoiued, That the fac', that Cod ap
Peals to his own example, as copfrmatiou
oil inns arrangement, and as reason why aIT
men should observe it, marks il as OF pecu-
liar Importance, and ought TO secure lis oh
servauce by all who are acquainted viii Ills
will
Remarks by DIR. Edwards and Rev. Mr..
Hubbard.
a. ResolceS, That as laws are Ike their
associates, the fact of his placing the Sab
oatieal Law in the moral code, among per-
manent, unchansins, aud universal associates
IS, conclusive evidence of its moral char; cter.
and Ike the reason which lie gave for the OBJ
serVance OF 1t, shows that it was designed
for and is equally applicable to the whole
human family.
5. Resolred, That as ministers or the ms
pei are appointed as waiehmen and teachers
of Gods people, and as actions speak louder
and teach more impreSsively than words,
their conduct as individuals. as heads Of FAM
lies, aud especially as officers Of Gods
Church. with regard to the manner Of keen
ing OF the Sabbath. must ever have mumen-
tons influence not only on their own sane
tliica'ion and that Of their families, but on
Of their people
Remarks by Messrs. Edwards. PcwelL
Converse. DIR. Merrill Wright, CLARK, Nash
Leavi'i. Bishop, and uoyt.
q. Resolted, That as Christians are rcrre-
sented BY our Lorl as the light Of the world.
and their eXample will have great influence
on the opininus and practices 81 oihrrs with
regard TO the name: Of keeping the allaih,
their duty to themselves, as well as 10 Gi;eir
fellow men. and ;heir peculiar relations to-
God and his cause lay them under peculiar
obligations to keep the Sabbalh as indi, i'uals,
10 secure It's observance by their families, and
in all things with regard to it. TO set uni
lormly consistent and holy example.
Supported by MesSTs. Ciridley, Bass,
SiocLer, Gov. SHADE, Drs. Merrill and Ed
wards,
The business Committee reported addition
al resolutions, which were accepted AID laid
on the table lor further consideration.
The Convention then adjourned TO meet az
IL o'clock.
EvESIye SESSION.
The Convention was called TO order at 7
u o'clock. Alter Music by the choir, Rev.
Mr.. Wright led in prayer. An address was
delivered by DR.. Edwards alter which the
Convention adjourned.
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The Convention was called to order By the
President. Rev Mr. johnson led in PRAYER.
DR.. Merrill introduced a resolution NO
24) which was referred to the business Com
uittee.
5 Rev. Mr. Chaplin introduced resolution
, which was accepted. and is as follows:
Resotred, That it is expedient 10 form a
Vermont Sabbath Union; and that the bust
ness Committee, be requested TO present
Constitution for that purpose, to the corsid-
Grafton OF the Convention, and to nominate Il
list Of Officers Of said Union for the ensuing
gear.
The resolutions Introduced by the bust
ness Committee were then brought and
adopted, and are are as follows:
! 2. ResolreR, That rs the Sabbath was ar-
pointed and given 10 men. 10 be, with lis at
tendant means &C grace. the great institution
for the sanclifc;tion Of Gods people, their
growth in grace, and their consequent use
fulness 10 themselves and others, will depend
much, very much, on the manner in which
/ they keep thar holy day.
! 2. Resoisei. That as the united and pub
lie worship Of God is au essential part Of the
proper keeping 5f he Sabbath, and enc with
our shich its fail benefits will never be rea-
lizcd-it is The duty especially Of ali Chris
fians. by the diffusion Of information, by ex-
ample. personal intercourse, and all kind
moral influences, 10 ctdeavDr TO persuade all
10 assemble on hat dav unitedIv and devoutly
10 ackR0wle dse Jehovah Us lie author OfIheir
blessings, and reader The praise which is due
to his name.
Supported by remarks from Messrs. Com
verse, Merrill and Edwards
9. R6soired, That rs the Sabbath was
made for man, and Is suited to his nature, his
condition and biz wants ;-it is not only tic
duty, but is also the right and the priyi-
lege of all men to enjoy lis blessings.
10. HesoiCed, That - hut six days III Il
week have been made ioi secular business.
and DO more have ever been given to men for
that purpose, they hare no right TO take any
more. they DO i; uili>pt right, against law,
and ia violation OF one Of the first principles
Of morality.
IL. ReS0'red, That as The allowed prac-
lice Of known dishonesty towards God, tends
TO promote dishonesty toward men-ihose-
who allow themselves to appropriate his
Sabbath to secular concerns, are doing erear
injnry. not ouIy TO themselves. but also To
their fellow men.
H. Resolrcd, I hat as vastly greaiernumbeYs
Of those who violate the Sabbath arc guilty of
gross outward crimes than those who con-
scieDriously keep the day holy. interest of
morality, no less really than the interests OF
religion, requires its universal observance
Remarks By Dir, Powell.
ID. Resofred. That as The employment of
laborers seven days in week is not only
violation Of the law of God, bnt is Inconsistent
with their own highest good---as it tends to-
diminish their health and shorten their lives,
as well as to ruin their souls--pecunisry
consideration should ever induce them to re-
linquish the exercise ofiheir right TO the Rest,
ana the privileges Of that sacred day.-Re-
marks by Dir. Powell.
IA. Rssotred. That as all men have right.
not only 10 the rest, and the privileges of The
Sabbath. but also to the stiffness and quiet
which the enjoyment ofrhose privileges re-,
1uires the breaking in upon that stiffness by
he running ofrailroad cars, steamboats,, stage
coaches, and canal boats and driving ofteams
or droves. or The prosecution ofiuy worldly
business, is not only violation Of the COM