The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-09


cry and investigation. which, after ALL were the move
mens Of cropping in the dark whereas one page Of
the sacred volume would enghten the dark mind more
The Rev. Mr. ScUppER of Albany, next addressed the
meeting and proposed the following resolution viz
as the Church are promoted by free and wide circua
ton OF the Scriptures among all classes.
In commenting on this resolution the gentleman OBJ
that ere were two propositions involved in it,
and one OF which viz that the interests of the state were
bes, promoted by free diffusion of the Bible though not
perhaps so universally received the latter clause Of
,he resolution yet that to him plain palpa-
pie as the first. That 1t doubted however he was
PANIED to say was notorious. Why he had heard it as
serted in the legislative halls Of this state that il the B
bic was introduced there, so might tho works Of Tom
lame DC also introduced to advocate any particular prn
cpc those who doubt the Importance of the circua-
ton of the Bible to the State do not rminate between
the Bible and eccleastcal authority and think the Bible
intended solely for theChurch but while il is INJURIOUS
70 the state that any sect should dictate to IT, the Bible
should dictate to both He felt embarrassed at speaking
no diskcd talking Of before Hannibal The topics
asNg the distribution of the Bible freely
mepoas that the b whGle population a
He would ask, what is the Hrst interest OF the
state to which we always look when doubt danger
threaten or assail us Was 1t not civil liberty which,
next to the salvation Of our souls highly priced
ana was not that We most zealously guarded and in do
fence of which we made the most strenuous efforts Our
first element in civil life the proper vndication of our
individual rights which werc so dear Next to civil
liberty followed the command of "Do unto others as
you would be done byn And the Bible declares We are
all brethren which another element demanding pro-
lection and support Of the community The Bible was
inc emblem OF civil liberty. Legislators and Judges
have studied most deeply and also the Executive pow
err and in its pagoshoy had learnt and practsed fidelity
without compromise, and justice tempered with mercy
Ho would refer them back to Greece which presented
the finest model in the history of the world of govern
had in it the elements tof prosperity which, if they had
been rightly cemented, would have gone increasing
God instead Of the WORTHLESS. ASPIRATIONS r u~rna
idols she would have been preserved Free but the want
would refer to rs illustrative of the immense power of
the Bible to the State at large viz: during what have
been called the dark where the history Of the
world could they find period fraught with granny
as these dark ages Their situation was to be attributed
entirely to their want of knowledge of the Bible as was
proved by the immediate action and spread of inelii
gence consequent on the Reformation, and the doc.
trines promulgated by Luther, which he had learnt
from his Bible No sooner did tho people receive
the word OF God than they became free and
obtained their civil liberty privilege We ourselves
arc monument of the power Of the Bible to promote
liberty Our pilgrim fathers had they been
Of this treasure, would have como out here and
reared our temple of liberty He would refer to two oc.
followed in France at later period Our revolution Of
IN Principles taught from the Bible Our
going battle aS ,
sence with the leaders of hosts by CONDUCTING them
to victory The Bible to in that struggle was Ike the
ARK OF the covenant Contrast struggle with that Of
the French in their revolution; they took what they call
ed the Book of Reason for their guide in lieu Of the
Bible, and it led them blinded by its influence point
where victory was in heir grasp but then involved
both them and their victims in ono common ruin 90
abroad wherever has gone whether it be the Sand
witch islands the shores Of Africa wherever 1t may be-
there may be freedom has been extended This
is time when we hear much Of the importance Of
ton and how many efforts making educate people,
put we give the power we must also rightly direct it,
and we need the Bible to educate the head He under.
stood that within the last five days two thousand FIVE
hundred emigrans had landed here from foreign lands
he would ask how these people prepared coming
how he would ask they to be fitted to be blessing
to the community instead of but by the Bibles be-
DAYS abnm tha much aa
was ever accomplished Protesants must bear tho blame
od has given the weapon into their hand if the Bible
falls Professionalism will fall; but all Vaccinations Of TO-
reign power will be useless We have the weapons
trust We have the heart to them; believe have
the ability and doubt of success The Bible is the
substratum Of all institutions social domestic literary
religious. In its moral effects it operates the commu
nit and men from immortality He would not detain
them in showing such manifest truth as that prosperity
depended on virtue. That book is moral defence,
ana while we are consistent in advocating its principles
The Rcv. J. srAuLprrc of New York, then moved the
following resolution Resolved That while furnishing
not forget the destitute the sea" and followed with
some eloquent remarks and many esng anecdotes
IN MS support No one appreciates more than do no
SAID the necessity OF supplying the wants of the des-
tute heathcn and of the great valley of the
travelled in that region, and know by personal ohscrva
ton the extreme ignorance and restitution Of large
majority OF the inhabitants Of that country those
tiers which pertain to their salvation and the great ne
cessity which exists of something being speedily and
cnergetically done yet at the time we must not
forget the destitute on the seattle men who keep their
ntgnny watch on the hsavng waters-who brave the
the missionary to other lands-who, the agents Of
commerce. have made many of our merchants like the
Medici merchant princes and who hold it werc the
keys Of the deep Such men must not forget. When
the sabre was raised to strike gallant Decatur it
was sailor who intcrposed and whose head received
the blow intended to destroy his commanders le-he
pered his life for another him, and such mon, must
a sailors generosity and herosm on record Tho sailor
though he has rough exterior has soul like own
capable Of infinite pain and pleasure. II becomes U.S.
them not to neglect him. but to discharge the duty which
God has imposed upon u.s. and rich wilt be our reward
You must not suppose that sailors Indifferent
these things Oh no Only put the Bible in their hands,
they have hearts open to receive tho TRUTH and they will
prize it beyond the treasures of Ormus and of Ind
ship bound to New Orleans was oyertaken by tempest
and after combating for time with the storm
ashore on the rocky coast Of England The wind
abated and they were enabled BY fixing spar from the
ship to the rocks to reach the shore the weak
from excessive labor and much they could do
to crawl along the spar to the Shore One Of them had
the shore what It was "0,a said he, II have been
wrecked number times, but thanks be to God have
The bundle contained bible and prayer book and hymn
book An old sailor went into store day, and asked
for chart What kindf' said the clerk. al want
chart to guide to heaven twas the reply do you
understand mel havo lost the chart by which have
stccred and want another" Put the Bible into the
hanis of the sailor and it will prove him the
salvation The word of God does not always need to be
explained by minister to convert the sinner many
been struck with conviction by single text which
sent home to his conscience by the power Of the spirit
Not long ago. of the ocean wandered into the Sal
Tors Home in Cherry street. In the evening tho sailors
assembled as was customary for family worship Capt
soul that snnch it shall dic HIS attention arrest
ed and he began to inquire what is soul and how will
It diet He convcrscd with the Captain till midnight upon
ing the deep sailor lay in the forecastlc dying;
the officers and his comrades gathered around him
to hear his last words; he held his Bible with trembling
hands above hisihead, and exclaimed let leave my
solemn testimony the truth Of Gods holy book it has
led me to repentance-to discharge my duty, and
this beloved book points to Heaven, and reveals its
glorics to my SOUL" trust whom the question ia put it
will meet with sailors response-an hearty aye Tho
question was then put by the Chair, and carried
DrMcCARTY of Goshe then addressed the mceting-I
will not he snd present foliage and flowers, hut inter.
estng facts believe that where man is found there the
Bible should be ALSO for it 10 peculiarly adapted the
wants of man-the creature Of Godt will lead him up
to the living waters where enters, and the
weary at rest. Wherever lost and ruined man is