The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-02-23
COMMUNICATIONS.
To The Members and Friends of the
Methodist Episcopal Church.

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MethOdist Episcopal Church.
Among the many claims upon the at
tention and means Of this community
there is one of vital Importance to us as
immortal beings with which, however our
temporal interests are only indirectly con-
nected hence its neglect. As a people
we are professional Christians. There is
divine injunction that we neglect not the
assembling of ourselves together to wait
upon the living God yet we have failed
to make suitable provision for the perform
ance of this duty. Humbled under con-
sciousness of past neglect, the undersign-
ed had proposed the erection of small,
one story, frame building for the accom-
modation of our society; but after refec-
ton and consultation have decided that
such building would be unworthy Of the
great cause we represent. unworthy of this
community, unworthy Of ourselves. We
have determined therefore, if generous
public will aid us to build of brick, house
forty-two by sixty-6ve feet, with base
ment for Sabbath School and other pur-
poses, probable cost $500 to $4,000.
Believing that we would thereby accom-
modate our congregation and ornament
the town, we have no hesitation in thus
appealing to the public when the public
good is so deeply concerned.
If coming events cast their shadows
before" we are in the midst Of a section of
country and of community, where the la
test elements of wealth and prosperity,
but just discovered, will be rapidly devel.
oped. While we are not insensble to the
importance of the enterprises of the day
being grati6ed by the indications of gen.
eral prosperity, we are convinced that the
pure and elevating principles of Religion
must have their bearing or but little gen
eral happiness will result.
There is danger lest the inviting schemes
of worldly emolument sap the foundation
of our truest and best interests. While
increase life and activity have entered eve
ry department of business and industry
until they have leaped forward with gi-
gantic strides religious influence has re-
mained stationary, or rather it has waned.
These considerations present an omin-
GUS and foreboding aspect. We would
do well to recall the counsel of "the Faith
er of his Country" than whom there is
no higher human authority to every
American heart. General Washington
in his Farewell Address to the people of
the United States after pointing out the
dangers which threatened our youthful
Republic and directing attention to some
of the means by which national prosper
ity would accrue, wisely used the follow
ing impressive language. "of all the
dispositions and habits which lead to po-
litical prosperity, Religion and Morality
are indispensable supports. Invain would
that man claim the tribute of patriotism
who would labor to subvert these great
pillars of human happiness, these frmest
props of the duties of men and citizens.
The mere politician with the pious man
ought equally to cherish them. A vol.
ume could not trace all their connexions
with private and public felicity. And let
us with caution indulge the supposition
that morality can be maintained without
Religion. Whatever may be conceded to
the influence of refined education upon
minds of peculiar structure, reason and
experience both forbid us to expect, that
national Morality can prevail in exclusion
of religiouspnnciples." Authority which
is divine, points us in the same direction.
"Happy is that people whose God is the
Lord. We are divinely encouraged in
this work. "Honor the Lord with thy
substance, and with the first fruits of all
thine increase, so shall thy barns be filled
with plenty"
We would direct the attention of the
public to careful and thoughtful reading
of the first chapter Of the prophesies Of
Haggai and in conclusion would say,
that committees have been appointed and |
authorized to receive subscriptions, who
will call upon you within few days, |
hopingto meet reception worthy Of your
selves and the cause.
Andrew Long, Isaac Brown. .tJoseph 1
Long, VIM. Steel. David Radcif, J. S.
Taylor, D, A. Hoffman, Trustees.
Jas. T. Holiday, W, A. Prettyman,
Pastors.
TO POstmastcrs.