New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-08-02


Ytfssi ya fote nd you may be ,'fablutsd 1t4' mai
Irg BE- foffd ssii.r w g,a b. fff mutual faA ,on
o. 70 aad no '- i,an-nsi in-il
when we cast our eycs over tbs congregation.
We nre reminded by the number Of uaocoup.ed
seats. that The time is come whom many among sou
ere accustomed o. retire for short period from tie
80 ,e and dust fhe heat and turmoil o. tho city o.
seek rcpose in the retirement of the couniry'-ln
- ting distant friends, or ln the relaxation anl
amusement Of travelling And great as the nun.
be. who ordinarily use this privilege Il is believed
Inst nt the present season much larger number
than usual have made their arrangements for these
Sc inner excursions
10 might seem to superficial thinkers a matter ol
'r 'c moment o. make ssch n tact the theme Of
100 r0us exercise and specially topic ol nstrlc.
o.. from the sacred desk But let 10 be- tcmen
ri tat W. and s AFFAIRS under ibo c1D'ro. oi
ts- ni hty God Who condcscends h. watch The ,psr.
r1ssGisht and O. number the hare oi our bead tOat
.ta.y event every movement a. our vos hss nn lon.
an i0Insnco on our tenn oral and 40 rna condition
Wf "a ~ a. our and Vhsn come in en.agci
r nloymsnts 0f form association. encounter cir
60 siaacos which ere Intimately connected With TIE
.fl rents of property and adversely and Vcre W. &
40 4 tho most trifng and nsguincani Of these tne
vh 10 current Of our ic AMI Ia ssues light have taken
TIE most opposite direction Tor good orev 10 ourseves
.rI fo orr fellow men. II becomes us therefore in oil
,qr xays q Acknowledge God indeed are under
ertess IT, junction a. weigh cautiously even the very
uorsi which proceed from our lps ond in the e mn.
MOI and necessary operation of seeking md receiving
oar daily bread and in ths entire range of human duties
snd ernploymeuts great and small Ne age particularly
CIR manded 60 aim at The promotion OF the divine 'ory
Whether sc eat or drink OF Whatsoever ~ do d1 aN
ta,ia glory of God When tho Aposfo raul Was %
Coz nth b. wrote m epise 90 the believers ~ Rome
fe iad never seen them In tho felh bui h' has long
pur opposed 20 visit them. and hitherto had been dfap
Do ltsd Bat be- was sro4ty iui,l,tt,d tor Then pfHs
ysf.iy and aaNious to promote 49, ~ person" To-
tefrlew ana in The context he hssrocoricd hl. cns
W en- ne Submitted God Ia the exercise oi faith and
bo,s and humble dependence he deemed IL OF sufficient
~ .ortsnce Ia view Of hls proposed visit e. make 70
ms tier Of prayer Making r,qlost. toy any means
ne length might have prosperous journey by lho
" Iof G1i 20 CONS CntD you Whatsoever things
" 70 written sforcsaid were written for our eafnng
10 Imitation Of hiseXampic would do the same thiag
&C W. may BE- guided by the Apostle la attempting o.
s ure ~ Wow OF the purpose Of many among YOU how
". may have prosperous journey by the will ot God
treat and desirable 1t H. (and perhaps W. are DO
IN zach influenced II not primarily aud entirely by Inc
81 .re) ought NOT 10 consider the idea OF prosper
o Journey exhausted Ia merely hndlng recreation and
- ,ose nor ga obtaining enjoyment and pleasure nor
IN recruiting the animal spirits tagged and De pressed iy
60 uunued mental or bodily labor nor ia gaining sec,s
sius O health and strength, nor IN thahs Tue ec''y
a friends from whom duty separates us II other times
mr. in viewing delightful scenery the taomer "orSs 81
a. or His softer and sweeter productions where ma
y Tic rivers and towering mountains and ieHio valleys
e art admitting gaze nor In examining works Of art
A wondrous creations OF human genius snd sAl morn
o. arsing usintsncc audincreatDs rienfshps norm
A. ming know ledge by travel intercourse and reflection
In succeeding In the enterprises of business, and IN
sking money nor, finally In returning At the appointed
p,rod 70 homes and in finding our tNnernseles Ia
ace These indeed important elements OF biess
h. ( and prosperity and we may lawfully pursue them
Fat II this be- sole end and worse 1t II be our end to
snuse our souls and destroy time amid the dissatons
snd revelries of gsyety and pleasure and vanity we
saa manifest worldly and selfish spirit Inconsistent
with our highest advantage, and the obligations under
which lie To God to goriiy Him ana 10 DC COCO unto
IN men az opportunity, especially 10 thoso
which are of the househoud faith Indeed we may sue
sd In all these pursuits aud Yet our souls health and
prosperity may be greatly injured. Abundance Of
-srthy blessing. when sought Tor us own SAGE ana
.ourht without recognition OF our dependence on bod
~ 81 our duiie, to Him may become curse 10 our
souls Our hearts may be hardened we may De hied
up with pride We may forget eternal things and tpirt'
ual eni,yments and under the favor OF God, We may
pass our live in unspt resemblance 10 those Snd'
where with lavish Kindness" Nature spontaneously
pours forth her richest treasures INTO the lap OF pch
bur where mao 10 vile and intellectual and moral degrN
dsou makes esriuy desoaIe the fatal heritage OF ease
and property. %,
Whatever advantage we propose 10 ourselVes in NE.
our prevalent desire should be 10 make sill our pursuits
and advantages subServent to the honor Of our Maker
and 10 the salvation OF our souls And though sur
rounded with earthly blessings yet let these inspired al
moniiious be- the more urgently considered
TIE ume IL short Il remainelh that boh they that have
wives thou. hey had none; End itey hs weep as
though they ~ep not ana they ai feose as Iney
rIocrd not aud they thai bay as ihous 'hry pos.vu
not: and they that Re world rs not abusing IL iSr me
fashion OF The world pssselh away
Bearing this In mind let Us contemplate the example
Of the apostle and We learn from him that IN making
prosp, ruus Journey by tho will of God, We ought
Ia the fret place to propose aud prosecute II Win
prayer. Making request SC
dow complete Is our dependence on GOD. In INN
W. hive ana move and have our being. Il Is from Him
that We obtain he. and breath, ana all things we CAN
nut escape oGt Of Ills hands ~annot eVade Tue DO
tee OF His DYE nor Is there any that can suard Us IKE
HIM. lie gives charge 10 His angels concerning as ana
they encsmp around our dwelling and when me ume
il appointed lie sends command - US Return 10 tAe
dust ye children OF men" How ready and constant
should De recognition OF the present power and
agency OF God Of our subsection 10 His will Of Onr
safety only as We follow Him aud OF obi CATION AMI
privilege wait upon Him Ia al our ways 10 inporo
the guidance OF His hand the protection Of His arm and
the benefits Of tis uhute grace.
There are some which serve more especially
10 impress this consideration upon our minds We do
not iee sufficiently when We are employed In The or
binary abor Of the day and surrounded oy the srsc
tons aud delights of home. And yet a moment may
sUlce destroy hopes SesH prosperity
ever.
But Al nisAi when the dark curtains OF the evening
are drawn when the busy hum Is no more heard when
toll and care are Tor a laid aside ana weary Ma
ture seeks repOse when solemn stiffness felsns ana
man rs,rss ~ his couch 10 court the reiieshmeht oil
sleep what a time 10 bring Us 70 rcheou0n - CON
nuuo vito our hearts % number our rapdiy PISS
ns DAYS and years and feel that all things are marked
ior speedy dissolution and decay. The DAY has closed
but AS the sun hssied the west what changes wnAi
marks OF frsity has he not seem W. have seen them
too We have 5eheld the moumul train attending the
rensins OF some beloved friend 10 the narrow house
have observed or heard OF accident aud crime and
distress and such IL the history OF every day Ana
others will be- Witnesses Of Whist has peiaen our
selves. have been taught by the uuetusons'
and changes and irsiliies Of other men
Then, too. Wa he down on our couch, and IN lew
minutes sleep shall seal eyeds in lesden suinoef
and all our powers become the prey Of dumb forseuut
ness. VAST an appearance Of death when men lie
In uneonelous sumber. What emblem of the help
Essences and darkness Of that dresnles wskelsss sleep
OF the tomb. Nay, what dangers then have increased
power The functions Of lie may suddenly cease or
mortal pains invade body sordins merely short rec
pie and notice Of the coming dissolution What keeps
ps whs, makes our bed the place Of healthy and Inyg