Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-04-08


meutaltes whiel sye .!;!icsva' !s...,cr:> .,.iJ!
effect. The Sai:,.;.y Svi,oei, however, will be
fonnd; a think, TO be good Il, its tendency. The
Teachers are led 10 think upon the great subject
of'rc!ision in order to simplify and cnforcc the
lessons Taught. This necessarily leads them to
: ynpre 1clearly defined views of Gospel truth.
= 1This will most naturally lead them 10 more
eari,cstness in their individual piety. Nay, even
when tic Teachers arc not already pi',us, the
sincere IAN / repeated effort TO convey Gospel
trutlrto another is wont 10 give previously
r,inknown reality to their religious belief, and the
patience aud the sacrifice. Of personal ease re-
quirrd thus stately, carefully and gratuitously
toinstruct others, involve most valuable course
Of self,discipline, .az,.g
Tic scholars. if ignorant, are Taught to read
sswithout-money and without price" In the
:fworasof another" Their intellectual andmora
powers are developed under the bcuign radiance
ST trutl-.hcy are taught to illiuk, to iuvesti-
,g.ltes s.an,l to reflect. The noble and sublime
j truths Of Revelation are spread before them in
'sactfa manner as to enlist immediate attention.
: These subjects necessarily expand the niilrd and
elevate all the powers of the soul. They enlarge
the field Of contemplation, bcgct a hungcring
:, and thirsting after knowledge, and frequently
a4cad to patient and persevcring efforts in the
1ocausc of science, literature, and the arts. But
the great recommendation is that the Bible is
carefully read and accurately studicd-ts pre-
.. cepts and invitations, its warnings and threaten
ngs are all intellisently, Familiarity aud affection
sat.lysexplained and, applied. Here are impaired
Half the fundamental principles Of our holy rcli-
gion. The scholars 's are taught the terms of
salvation, repentance toward God and faith in
the Lord Jesus Christ" The exercises are
i, accompanied with the cnlivcning, animating and
tsubdu;ng power of prayer and praise. SucI, i,
= the system Of Sunday School instruction. Car
it be questioned, then, that III regard to tn,
scholars the tendency Of the Sunday School il
good? 9..,5-r ,-,
lGai Moreover, truth radiatcs in every direction
. from the Sunday School. Who shall calcuat,
.. the possible eoodl The parents become inter
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: cstcd in that which interests their children. Thi
!, may lead them tovisit the Sunday Scl,ool-hcr'
acquaintance may he made with the Teachers
that may lead them ultimately to.thc Sanctuary
and this step may lead to their eternal salvation
But'if this is not the exact consequence, th'
parents WILL in all probability, assist their chill
o3 dren in committing their lessons and in readin:
Sc The bookswlich they carry home weekly. Thus
- afa,her,or mother may be led TO reflection aIt
repentance Teatiiers too while visiting tlci
scholars have full access to their parents, and b!
(. conyersins with them; on the interests of, ,tlc
souls, may often be the mcal,s of their salvation
extend the view to the community in which
VI well. taught Sunday School scholars live. Thcs
nj .clliidrcu will soon administer our laws and up
ishold our institutions Character, life and pro
perty Of others will depend upon them. The.
niay constitute our jurirs, or be witnesses IN Gu