Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-27
For The Enquirer.
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lnlempcrance ie an all absorbing lheme its
dreadful effects have been portrayed in glowing
colors from the pulpit, press and by various pub
lie speakers; notwithstanding, much vel remains
10 be said against its direlul consequences The
wreck OF fortunes, wrelchedness Of families, de-
srada;ion OF character, with a long and woful
train Of suferings, all owe their origin and eYis-
tence 10 this fatal habit: mean the Incorporate
use of intoxicating liquors. Would to Heaven
some means could be devised TO exlerminate the
habit from the face OF creation. Efforts have been
made. and apparently for time crowned with
success, but recently there is great disposition
10 relapse ir'o il; dreadful, however, as this ha-
Bit is, il stands ninth in order in The category Of
crimes enumerated in The inspired volume. as ex-
Guiding from the Kingdom Of Heayen-lst Co.
rin;hians, 9Th en- 9th and l0lh verses: "Know We
not that the unrighleous shall mol inherit the
Kingdom Of God3 BE not deceived; neither for
nicators nor idolaters nor adullerers nor eifemi-
nate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, nor
thieves, nor covetous, nor drun9ards, nor rey.
lers, nor cxoHioners shall inherit The Kingdom
OF God" We are further informed in James, I'd
CHI. and 10Th verse: "For whatsoever shall keep
The whole law and YET offend in ono yOint, he is
guilty Of ALI" from which we may egi;maciy
infer, that if drunkenness is avoided, and any one
or more OF The enumerated classes Of sins be in
dulged in, the loss Of heaven Is The consequence
In view Of the foregoing, it seems TO me, The adj.
yocatcs OF The society Tor restraining The nem.
perale use Of intoxicating liquors. have not cover
ed the ground 10 a sufficient extent to eradicate
the evils they had in view. | should suppose
according 10 their notions OF societies, there
should be one for each Of the above enumerated
classes Of crimes, as well as for others that come
under The more general law Of inspiration
very much fear we desire &c take credit 10 our
selves in snnne degree, for The reformation VI
ciely and 81 ovation OF souls We desire 10 do some
n ataaa {, g re ndssfgss 0E Which We are
the precep,s Of the insffAfyG SQcieijss2. ar me-
ground Is mol the law OF God sufficient if obey
cd, TO exlerminate all these evils? Is il not as
much as saying that Gods is not a perfect law
and may be amended b. man? Are we not 100 i'm
patient oi restraint, loo much inclined 10 forsake
The "Founian OF living waters" ard "hew out
ciscrns, broken cis,efns that can hold no wateI2"
Let US be wise unto salvation, re:urn TO the an
cient ways prescribed by the all mercful and wise
God for our guidance and directions; lei US train
up our children in the way they should 60, and
when they are old they will moi depart from il"-
inculcale in their youthful minds, temperance in
all lhings-to avoid The Irebriating cup, glutIony,
excess OF dress, conversation, coyelousness,
adultery, iorncalion, MURDER theft evil speaking,
malice, &C., &c, in word, take The inspired pre-
cepla as our rule Of lie, and give all The honor
and glory TO God; and shortly We shall see a ma
ton exercising moral and wholesome influence,
which will extend through time and enter into
eternity. r.
Essex County 18th july lS47