Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-27
Sabbath Schools.

l. is not ordinarily expected that secuarournals are
to be constant in their advocacy OF the claims ol kcl
gion and kindred matters which by universal consent
have been condcd to those publications which repre-
sent the different classes of christians in our country
Notwithstanding these things arc in able hands, yet
the press is in duty bound to aid in all moral enterprl-
scs which look to the good of society," and the COM
mon benefit of all
We have thought proper to devote paragraph or
two to-day to the subject Of the moral instruction OF
the young It is not for US to attempt to enlishten
those whose age and experience better fits them as our
instructors in such things but we may be able to DO
some good by calling attention to the subject and II SO,
we shall feel glad that we have undertaken the task
There much more Importance to be attached to tins
branch of education than, We fear, many are apt to
think. Indeed We regard religious instruction, and
moral teachings, as the very basis upon which to build
q thorough education, and the foundation of useful
and practical it-as absolutely Indispensable to the
bringing up Of the youth Of our country, and in per-
petuang the principles o. virtue truth and justice IN
culcated in the doctrines Of our civil and religious oer
ties We are plainly taught in the divine law that
righteousness will exalt nation, but that sin IS a
reproach to any people" These arc words ofvast i'm
port and are sanctioned by law higher than all other
law. How can our nation be exalted unless we ac.
knowledge the authority of Him who is above all, and
greater than all? No nation or people can expect to
be blessed happy who have not the fear Of God be-
fore their eyes We have only to look to those nations
and countries where religious teachings shut out
or f., tbp mi
effects of this cross sin in all its hdcousncsS in the diff
cnI phases and rTTT1i'Il cnarac-
ter Those whose minds have been blinded by the cr-
rors of ignorance and superstition until they believe
lc and are prepared to receive the most absurd and
gross pcrvcrsions of facts as religious truths.
We have much danger to apprchcnd in this country,
from influences which arc nsidiously at work. and VIC
ftar.may yet give US much trouble
Allmoral pcrsonsas well rs christians shouldbc moro
zealously concerned in the things which affect our
dearest interests here, and hereafter and We are bound
to cast our influence into the scale which will weigh
for the common good
Sabbath Schools, when properly conducted, are the
most effective means for properly nstrucng the young;
here lessons ofrclgous truth impaired, which may
never be 0rgottcn-upon the fair table. of many young
hearts maxms of virtue arc ndclby impressed that
neither time nor age can ciacc them.
Let us contemplate this subjcct-takc it to our
selves and view it in all its parts and bearngs-as
christians, calculate its vast Importance and the effects
which are to tell in all time to come. Let us ask
ourselves the question. have we done our duty? Are
we doing our duty? What excuse is there for us? Let
US examine ourselves that we may he able to give ui-
to all who may ask, reason for the faith that is in
We intend to revert to this subject again.