The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1846-06-19
For the Pioneer.
VI tiIN
MORALS.

MORALS
, come now to consider the importance of
Sabbath schools; and also, the necessity and
duty of sustaining them. 1t is said in the
Good book, train up a child in the way he
should 60 and when he is old he will not de.
part from IT, When, we consider that vice
and wckedness is abroad in the land-that
infidelity is lifting its hedious head to blast
and wither the fairest hopes of man, and the
Universal depravity of human nature, as we'll
as the many snares and temptations to which
our youth is exposed, ask, can we remain
idle and fold our arms in ease when we re-
fleet on these things!
That Sabbath schools are the strength and
hope of the land in reference to morals and
religion, is the opinion of many of our wisest
and most eminent men. Many there are who
have dated their first religious impressions to
the Sabbath school instruction, and some too
who are upon the walls of Zion, proclaiming
salvation to lost and guilty world. Many
stars of the first magnitude have received the
first rudiments of knowledge in this depart
ment, who otherwise, in all probability, would
have been curse to society and to mankind
Long will the name Of the immortal Robert
Rakes live in the memory and hearts of the
wise and good, as the one who first instituted
this engine of moral greatness to bless the
world and the rising generation.
1t is true that parents under are the strongest
obligations to bring their children up in the
way hey should CO. and if they would do
so, there would not be so much necessity for
Sabbath schools. But this is to an ALARMING
extent neglected, and therefore the necessity
of attending to this in Sabbath schools
Some parents care little how their children
are raised and sometimes rejoice at deeds
committed by them that ought to put them to
the blush.
when see young men taking up their
hats and walking out of church with their
boots, tramping like a parcel of horses over
the floor, during the sermon, think they have
not had good training, or at least have not
been brought under those hallowed feelings
which the house of God demand. But there
is one thing certain, and wish it to be re-
that If parents will not see to the
of their children the devil will, and
ne will give them training and that to their
sorrow.
A word now as to Sabbath school teachers.
It is the opinion of some that no persons
'ught TO teach unless converted; to this opin-
on am not quite willing to subscribe.-
Their are some who are amiable in their dis
osltlons, correct In their department, and are
very way calculated to teach, but as vet
ave not obtained religion, am not willing
lose the labors of such. Teachers them
elves have been greatly profted by engaging
this noble work. Though teachers NAV
OF be strictly religious, they should at least
moral in their conduct. No persons gull
of swearing or violating The Divine law
18th impunity, are fit to teach children.
feel like praising the citizens of this place
II what they have already done of late by
describing and paying so literally towards
is glorious cause. And the ladies who have
ken hold of this work SO earnestly and with
zeal that would take no denial, have obtain-
funds for books, which is a great encour-
ement indeed. suppose it is an admitted
It that the ladies are the best collectors; for
zen they do take hold of any thing, it must
ahead. To one and all would say, 90 OH
this noble enterprise-be not weary in we'll
ing. This is work that is well worthy
ur attention, and in due time you will see
fruit of your labor if faithful to the grace
ZEN. 1t may he said that teachers have
nkless task. The children become diso-
ilent and hard TO manage. I am aware
t this is the fact to great extent; but then
text is 'be not weary in we'll doing At
d your schools punctually-let no trivial
tier hinder you. Look beyond this vale of
RS to that reward which awaits the right
ls-when the redeemed shall welcome his
hfu followers into everlasting joys-wIlen
ransomed of the Lord shall come to Zion.
songs OF JOY and everlasting praise upon
II tongue. Then may you and your schol-
be there, Is the wish and prayer of
SINCERITY.
Only a Small Item!