The New York herald., 1845-04-20
Washington.
Correspondence Of the Herald


Correspondence OF the Herald
WASHINGTON April IA, l845.
Snnday-Preaching in the Baptist Church --Rev.
Mr.. Samsom-Sketeh OF the Church, &c.-Ser
mon.
Yesterday being the Sabbath, went, according
TO my custom, to csurch, and having listened to a
very good sermon by the Rev. Mr.. Samson, pastor
Of the Sd Baptist church, concluded to give it the
benefit of circulation in the columns of the He
raid, hoping that the numerous congregation to
which it will thus be dispensed, SO une xpectedly to
its rious author, will benefit by it to its umos. ex-
tent, and thus yield to him au abundant harvest
hereafter for the good seed now cas-: upon the wa
ters Of this life.
Mr. Samson is very yonng man in appearance
Those who casually step into the church where he
ministers, and are unacqusinted with him, gene.
rally believe that they are listening to young man
Of from 20 to % years Of age, so youthful are lis
his looks. He Is nevertheless rs years Of age
He received his ministerial education at Brown
University, in Rhode Island, the State founded by
the refugee Baptists, who We're driven frsm Massa-
chusetts by the persecution of the Puritans This
university lspresided over by DR.. Wayland, the
author OF the 'Moral Science" and present pres-
dent of the General Convention of the Baptist de-
nomination, and its graduates take high stand
ing tor classical, literary, and scientific attain
ments.
pastoral care, is of very recent formation, dating only
between two and three years ago. At that time some
te1 Individuals who were attendants Divine Service
ut very nconvenen distances from their residences met
together and determined to organize Interest. The
necessary steps were taken and temporary place for
meeting, in convenient central place. hired Vari-
GUS minister's and elders took part the endeavor
cite such awakening Of mind and spirit among the at
tendans at worship as should lead them to the
world and its vanitiss and embrace religion and devote
themselves to life of piety and godlinsss Among
labofed for considerable period in their midst. These
Efforts were blessed, and were successful. great
awakening ensued. Numbers we're converted Bap.
tisms were frequent until goodly number, exceeding
one hundred. gathered into the fold. The Church
having been thus fo med and its members increased
of worship. This carried out Subscriptions ware
ohtained lot purchased and building commenced but
aod one Of the finest lecture in which have
ever bsen In this the church and congreg ation
fort raise the necessary funds to pay Oh some debt
which resting upon and to complete the building,
so as to have it d. for use
The church. however, was as yet without stated
pastor end utter duo and deliberate consideration they
tsro take he over sight ofthe flock he previously
preached bore them, and having just completed his uni
versty education H. accepted the charge, and has been
in preaching the word Of fs to his church His abors
have been very successful and the church now numbers
upwards Of two hundred MISUNDERSTANDING increased
from very small beginning this extent in the space Of
three ears The great nojoritysay 6vexths these
men members consist Of young persons the much larger
yonng the church young in its constutiop and the
members are young in years, and let hope that the
path OF wisdom and pety to their latter days.
parave youth the members induced the worthy pastor
to commence series OF dscourses the doctrines held
by the denomination 10 a. 20 instruct them and ground
them well in the faith and to furnish them with reasons
wherewith to sustain their profession and answer the
questions Of those who asked them for for the
faith that was in them" will then, proceed to the
mon to which listened yesterday, and which, being
OF the course, was on the
[NsTIrUrIsN OF THE SABBATH.
Tho text will be found In the Gospel by Mark ID chap
ter, 9th verse, and is in these words -
"Ihe Sabbath made for man"
BROTHER SAMSON said The words we have read are
the words Of Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ They
are his declaration in reference to important religious
duty which is binding upon the whole human His
assertion is "The sabbath was made for Man" There
Sabbath was one of the ceremonial duties OF the Jewish
law binding on Jews alone and not on Christians Blu,
vour We the duty Of obssVnr the SAB
bath not SO fully and SO clearly taught in the New Tes
lament as are some other Christian duties Yet there
one deeply impo tant thought which ought to
bear in mind in connection with this consideration. Is
dangerous to withhold from God whit he has de-
mauded, than to give him more than he requires If
the hand not bound by the law OF God keep
he Sabbath, and yet We give him day he has
qured, certainly do HARM and cannot dis
please him but rather it will prove to be immense
spiritual benefit to ourselves, and Of but be-
pleasing to God. IT. however, on the other hand, God
has commanded 'us 10 observe the Sabbath, and We
through careless neglect or pride Of intellect overlook
this command and vioaye duty TO keep holy the Sab
ns
uSul yond what we ore able to conceive. We believe
however, that God hes net lett to be guided by
proeaoila U reference to this subjects but that he has
ackr6weds Itian duties; and indeed as plainly as
be expected in gospel which teaches not much
particular duties general principles of obligation With
these sentiments deeply fixed in minds proceed
to consider tho Christian duty Of regiously observing
one day OF the week. The sabbath made for man."
Christ says We should expect hen that God would in
have taught this duty 10 mankind generally
We know that the Knowledge Of God and of obi.
i'm is Nv far innxr
vcrsaliy -difdi.d among men. All natcas of thu
earth believe in God and acknowledge that they
the rest daywas appointed by God for nan-for the hu
man should naturally suppose that God would in
some way furnish el men with some knowledge Of this
duty And tnis we find he has dsne, for We notice-in
the first place The necessities Of our nature lead us to
infer thst God has appointed day Of rest the farmer
he goes weary to his home Saturday night 60 o.
he returns refreshed and vigorous to his toll Monday
morning-ask him, what conclusion he has been led to
nature could not endure every day toll that he do
more work In the week by resting day out Of
besides beng better Ct oe ,U q the 70
leaves his shop aded and careworn and as early on Mon
day morning with buoyant step and cheerful countensnce
unlocks again his waresand his answer will not differ
from the other And the dumb beast could speak, what
meaning language would be spoken by the poor jad.d
vrs steed The farmers beast may be better fed but
his Id isfar yet he is ever fresh and vgo-
rous a9d dies at good old age while ,ne naok h0Iss
and miserable life and drops early INTO the grave The
late extensive esgations OF DR. Edwards the able and
unrng agent Of the American Society for promoting the
better OF the Sabbath has brought to light
and accumulated of striking facts showing that
bodily necessities Of both and beast prove that the
sab6a,h--the rest days indeed an ordinance Of the
CreMor. Take one single instance example. Two
men r xith equally loaded wagons and the number Of
horses ourncyed together from the east to the far
westn During the arst six days they travelled 10
gether by day and sncanpcd together by nigh.--
But when the sabbath round OF the two rested
on the sabbath, according to the commandment, while
the other pursued his journey On Monday morning this
later Of course, day journey in advance Of his
teiioM,raveller But Saturday night, the hindmcst
overlook the foremost and NJ night encsmpsd consider
able Distance In advance of him. having travelled farther
in six days than his friend did In While however
the former rested ngan the Sabbath the latter passed
beyond hubut was much less than days journey in
advance. The next woek worsc lor him than the
first and the third still until at length the
who observed the Sabbath passed entirely Beyond and
out of sight Of his companion The keeper OF the Sabbath
reached place Of destination several day first hearty
ana vigorous himself ard with his beasts resh and