The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-04

rem we may safely conclude that happiness 10 only the
portion Of the Christian in the Observance Of those
hing. which were spoken to the Apostles and when,
though relating especially to their condition, are yet
applicable in degree to We behold these Apostles,
alter these words which spoken to them, how they
with all kinds Of torture which psgansm could infct
how they were opposed and resisted by the spirit oil the
Of peace such as passeth understanding An therefore,
who will follow Christ must take up their cross like
them and follow him; and they must deny themselves
Religion it is true does not deny to its followers rea-
sonable relaxation just and innocent participation in
such amusements as are necessary to relieve the mind
ter must by religion and grace cut of all those scanda
lous pleasures which the world INDUCES in lie do
njurng his soul II is possible indulge in them with
outfeelng change in the mind like that which Adam felt
after his transgression Of the commandment five yield
second time The evancscent phantom Of pleasure will
vanish but will leave behind il sting which will
main. Depend upon IL its power will revert and become
stronger by the Indulgence, every day II we yield
again, then again grace will be weakened Thus it is
that many who have been admitted by baptism into the
bosom Of the church. generally proceed step by step and
little by little, until they find that the grace Of God is
diminished and SO they give themselves up to the world
from their obedience, and the grace Of God lcssencd
just in proportion they indulge in their evil in
tinuance in such course, they ind the power Of the
will to become weaker and weaker and then they say
temptation" oh basphcmous language Of those who
know Christianity! As if God, who Is just and mercifu
to our falliby-as ifhc commanded us to do what he
did not give us the necessary power to do or as II he
commanded resist what he did give the power
to resist Such forget the painful task imposed
upon the Chrstianthat he must deny himself deny the
joys of this world and prepare for that greater and
premier JOY which is prepared for us when we shall see
you do not practice this selfdcna you do not lay
down yourselves in obedience to God though you may
drink largely Of the fountains of this worlds pleasures
yet you will not have comfort or peace in your souls
you will not have it, until you deny the outward joys
which refer only to the mesner portion Of nature
being Do not in the example Of the Apostlesdo
We not in the lives Of the saintsand above ALL do
saints who became sacriiccr and sufferer, without
only the agonics BY which we were redeemed ! say,
DO we not see the effects of peace which is outward
from the world and from worldly things but which is in
terror and eternal II is possible, even in this world to
obtain this peace here by sefdenial and taking
the cross By this rule the Apostles obtained it. Saint
Augustine bore the same experience. No man worship
ped he world at one time with more intense ervor than
time he twas sorrowful;' but then Afterwards he
found that his sorrow was turned into joy" No
"r ,0r % nus to pc x IN this
world, to have discovered this rule. But, beloved
brethren able to refer to eternity Either Chris
tianity is false or it is true and either shall reign
with Christ for ever shall be banshed into dark
ness and misery. We know that sin cannot enter into
ing this should reposc in Indifference and sleep
calmly II VIC have far given up and abandoned our
prnspss Is to follow and pursue the principles and
purified and holy souls who, "after little while" of suf-
fcrng, have obtained peace and happiness; who while
foolish and sinful Christians trembe in. everlasting
despair rejoice in the fruits of their obedience and prac-
tcc and in the enjoyment Of that which the object
Of their daily prayers-of their oft repeated aspirations
BY all this self denial and practice We elevate the nobi
y Of the spiritual natures in oil this preparation not
only lay the foundation for happiness in this life but also
for happiness and joys in that life which is everlasting;
blessing which wish you ALL Amen
1t was expected that Bishop Hughes would have given
detailed narrative, of his late in Europe in con-
tinuaon from the previous Sunday.