The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-17
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

RULES Fok sKLs-CgITuRk.-Ths following
|comprehsnsivs and wise suggestions, aud rules.
are some Of those prepared BY the late DR. Chan
mag, for his own ssifimDrssemsni. and -..iy
adopted by him as his rule Of life. How rich
and wise they are, no reader viii fail 10 ps.-
eeive:
Let me mediate such ssbjects, and among
such scenes and society a. shall humble me.
raise Iae above human opinion, deliver me from
envy, dispose me to receive reprOof, and make
me active
Never tail of pains, sickness, complaints,
Sc
Review every action, after performing IL;
consider from what principle il proceeded, and
ask forgiveness for whatever sin has mingled
in it,
Let me not waste the day in meditatng on
myself. but be vigorous for some end, and every
evening search deeply into my heart
Let me, when In s5e9tty with those who DIFF
fer from me, feel the importance Of sincerity and
Independence Let me consider that virtue Is
Infinitely more important than their good opin-
ion. Let me leave 20 God the impression which
| make when | frankly express feelings and
opinions Let me remember that ultimately the
friendship Of the good will be secured BY the
discharge Of duty
I'm conversation, let me feel that shall gain
more by candor than by victory
Eternal life is holy life-the exercise Of love
to God and all beings
LET me place duty on the ground Of privilege,
and consider every opportunity Of employing
time usefully favor; and ask only, What 10
dutyl in every state
Let me live in continual preparation for
prayer, in such a state Of mind that may im-
mediately engage in it,
In conversation, let me draw persons from
evil speaking and contention, and painful or iu-
furious subjects, by catching some thought sug-
gested, and making it the ground Of remark.
Let me strive TO connect every personal en-
ljoyment with acts Of kindness to my neighbour
Whenever enjoy, let me ask, How can i'm
part and diffuse this haPpinessl and let M make
every pleasure bond Of friendship, gro0h0
Of communion; and esteem IL chiefly on this
account When l suffer, let me ask, How can
relieve similar suffering, wherever IL existsl
and so quicken sympathy and improve expert
ence.'
when / suffer any pain. loss, &c, let me 6rst
ask, not, How shall | remove, but, How shall
| improve i'll Let me be willing TO suffer for
this end
Religious exercises are Gods srmOr to defend
Us, the means Of grace, support and glory
Hence, union with Christ Is = ground Of fruit
fulness- Christ is all-imPOrtant TO Us, as a sub
stantial, steady exhibition Of virtae, not heeting
/ or unsubstantial.'
Let me every day give sway something. and
daily deny myself something, that may have
more TO give
Il wish to gain calm energy, strong Prin-
ciple Of love and independence
To perceive the true end Of existencs, and the
means TO that end, is TO improve the mind. We
have a complex end, yet harmonious one
The glory and kingdom Of God. the holiness and
happiness Of mankind, our own eternal good
these eonspirs.'
DO read without Prejudiee-vithout wish
ing any system or doctrine to Be trus-withOat
desiring to find any false-with willingness to
receive as true, and TO obey, whatever Is taught
in Scripturs-with a sense Of the in6sits iu-
DoTfaRee Of the truth-gilh readiness 10 sacri-
fce any pursuit, wish, or Qualification. which
initiates with it7'