Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-07-14
sfoH THE ADVERTISER.
iHE supERIETENDAETs MONTHLY REPORT OF

IF | y
THE suPERMTENDANTs MONTHLY REPORT OF
THE SUNDAY Schools CONNECTED WITH TRINITY
CnuRcH, IN THIS VILLAGE, foR JUSE, 1852.
Reuerend and Dear Sir lin my last Report.
mentioned one or two difficulties outcf the School
which the Sunday School Teacher has to encounter
At present let me call your attention to one or two
which NEE, him in the School. in; himself he
doubtless has much eYlto contend with, but alude
nowto q few trials arising from The. notions and
conduct of the scholars
There is a natural d;staste to spiritual religion
common to the human hear: in all classes and ages.
But, supcraddcd to this, is notion among children
that however proper faithin, and love to the Lord
Jesus Christ may be to the adult, the aged Or the
invalid their own tender age ,exempis them from
any necessary personal concern in the blessed gos-
pei. Gloom and austerity are associated with their
ideas of piety. tits regarded rs system OF re-
srictons, which, though ultimately to be obcycd in
order to escape eternal suffering, has no enjpymcnts
calculated to- recommend it to their immediate ac-
ceptance. Shame it is tha: protesting christians
have contributed to give currency to so slandcrops
representation Of the glorious gospel of Gods dear
Son.. It is undeniabe that some professors Of the
faith of Christ crucifed have, whether Intentionally
or inadvertently, made the impression upon the
young that such might safely, perhaps prudently,
defer TO maturcr years an earnest attention to the
4 invitations of the God Of our salvation. At all
events, ordinarily the young do not view Religious
ways, as ways of pcasantncss"-joy unspcakable
and full Of glory and pea:e that passeth understand
inc are not regarded rs the atainable and rght'ul
privileges of all, Of whatever age, who really be-
lieve in Jesus consequently there is m evident
, disnclination to treat the gospel as message OF
u love. addressed to themselves. There may be cx-
y ccptions to this remark, but they are lanentably
arc. In some young hearts the spirit has blessed
tue relis" .rut,s communicated by parental love,
so that the chlIa t''"ncs a readiness to learn OF
Jesus No, so commonly, A,werer. Childhood
and pciy are regarded usually rs incv..7,hlc with
:, each other. Satan very willingly lends his asst.
ance to persuade the young to believe this lie, which
;. being received and treated rs truth, will certainly
retain them for while longer in his. power. Thu.
influenced, the child turns an naltentvc car to The
cntrca, OF the earnest Sunday School Teacher
as to personal testing Of the promises and grace
/. God in Christ Jesus. A more Convenient season
: is looked to, when advancing years shall rcndc
thoughts OF death. judgement and eternity less un
- pleasant Here the Teacher will be tempted t.
dcspond-pcrhaps, to despair of usefulness. .Bn
this must not be-. Here is only an urgent call to
constant and imporunate in prayer to Him, who
:. in the day of His power can make the most obsti
a.. r. e II,
:. cup Of salvation, and can change the pcrsccuto
into devoted herald of the truth as it is in Jesus
:. The only other trial which will now mention,
+ the scholars indtre to, or rant Of interest
the Lessons appointed. 1t would seem but natur;
and just that the pupil should do all in his powc
towards proiting BY tho meeting W til his instructe
whose services are rendered gratuitousy, and otc
at the sacrifice Of personal and family comfort.
=, attain this, how valuable would be the co-oPcrato
of the parent or master during the week! BUTT
frequently the Sunday Scholar meets his Teach.
y on the Lords day with no preparation whatever
~ the lessons appointed Besides this, there is con
monty in such cases an inattcntion to the Teacher
:" explanation. and remarks, which is calculated
dishrartcn grrire. The patio nee, faith and lfor
Of the best Teacher is thus often forrly tried. Bl
" it must be remembered that indifference To relgior
y truth j. to be met with on every side. The eye
saps. hss lioe.l the heavenly .hi!
'' from whence comcth:al Help. The difhc1lfyE
-, not in such a case in*urnoilntab!e. BY the bier
" ing of God, much Of this distressing Indifference q
- the part Of the scholar muy be dissPatcl by Il
- kind conversation Of the Teacher, much BY cxpl
;. nations Of incidents, terms and customs brought
-. notice in the lessons. Much by habitual manifrst
ton Of interest in the pupil, whether in or out.
l., school. Above all, much may be removed by Il
. gracious influence the Holy Ghost, whose a
. sisancc is to be sought in unccasing prayer. Shou
-, there still remain any degree of Indifference, Il
~. faithful Teacher will find this only enouglto kc,
him mindful of his constant ncen Of blessing fro
on high, To make him humble and rrayerful
-, Our Teachers are scren in number. In Il
r,. White school there are 34-schoars in The Color.
A. We rejoice in the success Of the other SUI
day Schools in our village although thereby OF
OWN number is somewhat dinnishe,l.
~, Respectfully yours,
C. 3. WALKER.