The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-30

ye would that should do unto you, do ye Tho
same to them" Gods requirements Of two classes
active and passive There is something which we are
commanded 10 do, or something else commanded
not to do Now, the one before is active. Something
is 10 be done lts mol simply entertain sensation,
feeling OF sympathy, an impulse of nature which comes
without our bidding, aad which cannot even check
without long continued effort Ii is action that is de-
manded. The requirement supposes active necessity
want, trouble a distress; and there is something 10
be done for relief. In the midst of perpexy and dis
uess. when yoIr strength fails with ffuess struggles
and nature is exhausted and sinking in despair and you
look around and cry abound for help what do you mean
You see you able to afford relief What would
you have OF him' Would you have him to stand quietly
and say am very sorry pity you with all my heart
feel great sympathy" No. You would want and
you would expect him to reach forward and snatch you
from distinctions and you would have right expect
IT, And "whatsoeyer ye would that men should do 10
You, do ye to them" The apostle says "fath
wi thout works is dead" So, Also is sympathy without
action.
Think you that the man who the Sayor's illus
ation oil neghbo and by his generous action merited
from the recipient OF his kindness the degree OF dove
he had for HIMSELF would have been commended had
he only expressed sympathy for the robbed and wounded
man Suppose he had passed along little and
found the sufferer in the hands OF the thieves and
stead OF sprngng 10 his relief, had quietly his
horse at respectful distance, and addressed him thus
"My dear sir am very sorry | cannot help you. My
father told me when was boy not to interfere with
the strife disputes of man, but rather observe
strict neutrality. have adhered to this strictly, and
have grown TO be strong man, and still find il a
very convenient policy and SO cling yet By this
course have got along in peace, have received
scratch and have grown rich under it and you
am well armed and could make those rascals fly
but it would be in violation Of that policy which my
father advised TO observe strictly when boy, anc
which still find very comfortable 1 feel for you
sympa,hze with you; but cannot help you. Bea
your mstortunes well you can thank God have
none. Cool bye" Instead OF the appeation OF 9TH,
good Samaritan justly accorded by the whole world fo
his generous Deeds he would in the of neutrality
and sympathy described, have merited the execraons
all mankind. .-. #s.#
He must be very young have though very little OF
the poy of nations and their relation each other, VIII
supposes that the principles ardently advocated b.
Kossuth were originated by him. He is in reality bu
the electric spark which has kindled to flame the fir
that has long been ready to glow in The breasts of thou
sands Luther did not originate the idea of the
beness and business of freedom OF thought and The rgt
of private judgment, and the doctrine of salvation
faith 1t had long been working like yeast in the mind
of thousands He the spirit that drew ID
cork and let il efervesce.
But must not proceed, having, fear, already gon
too far for the crowded state of your paper.
WASHINGTON, December 25, 1851.