Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-04-16

1T Cur own church, VIZ llad bpttrr atttnd anntneI
than PASS the Sabbaii at home. Ii then the
Sabbath School drl as us to our own church, il
draws US to our duly. aud is an advantage.
O. Is the Sabbath School cause adapted 10 the
uccompl' <hmenl of good ends? Sabbuth Scho"ls
held each Sabbath, in our churches, would fur.
nish US with favorable opportunities for carrying
out those principles, which Christ in the organ.
za'ion Of churches designed for their prosperity.
These ARE divcr-i,es of gifts in our churches.
There gfls are To be Developed in their exercise.
What delightful occasion, would the S,bbalh
Scho" furni.h for the exercise of these gifts
PRAYER, singing. exhorlatou. advice, counsel und
ins'ruc,"n are all called for. How delightful
f,r church members To exercise their gifts in the
instruction of youth. To train mp those whn
are To BE- their SUCCESSORS in the church, when
they snail pass away.
" BE ours the bliss in wisdom's way
To guide unlul"red Youth,
And rah the ,nl that went astray
To- virtue and tn ruth.
Delightful work. young souls to win,
And turn the rising race
SssagR ESssEe I'll assi'ih6a iatss's
AGAIN, the Sabbath Scho"l would end n: the
hnuse of Gnd 10 the rising race. 1t would unite
the churcl, in n noble work, and from this unity
would arise strength, concert in action. and
brnlhery affection. 1t would ditFuse religious
knowledge throughout the nri.hborto"d. A
desire for reading religious b"okS would spring
up, and parents, children and neighbours, would
all feel The advantages arising from ii. 1t would
increaSs. our congregations and prepare them for
the reception Of the truth. The ministers would
he encouraged in his work. having The c"."pera'
tim of The church, and the material requisite |;
brighter prospects would open bet"rc him, aud
u holy Zeal would characterize hi ef'rts But
to say no mare, le me AK WHO tan Tell The ao
,a,agrs which would result from The S'ootIn
>rhuol in the eterual salvation Of souls! BY
the religious. instruction of the y"ulh OF the
prespn, aye, We may BE- INDIRECTLY the agents in
the salvation, of thnu mdS yet unborn VIII" shall
rejoice through eternity foe religions training
The cord. we touch in the youthful breast. vii! Vi.
brare in eternity. An impr-s>i"n made upon the
immortal mind will endure forever. We may
pu inAuenc in operation Which will never cease
To act Aud who will not lend helping hand
to pul he,. influences in IN 'lion, that soul.
IN ~ be fitted for heaven after the present gene.
r,,iun shaIl slumbrr in the grave!
Christian Reader! The Sabbath SCHOOL cause
is either right or wong it it is right, it il your
duy to aid in it, aud if it is your duty yon may
not neglect it without sin. But, will you say
il is good thing, yet wait t"r others to move.
Now, nv brother. while your eye ia upon these
Iiues make up your ul;nd 10 be the tirsl "re to
bring this matter before y"nr brethren. Don't
val, inr others. Bring 1t before your church 1t
youi next mrrling. Push on lhe n"be cau>r'
Gud will bless you aud give you success. Hi'
smiles will rest upon you. The youth will bes'
you, aud from In.ny Of their dying beds will bs
heard the sounds uf praise for your labur ot love
Brethren in Tie ministry! We know thai the
CLERGY and Zeal in our CHURCHES will never fist
d.sis,m US to lead the way in everygo"d wort
aud work Have you presented this uiatier Il
your churches, have You preacr0 aIId prayed ant
tuiled for tile advancement of this rause! Do y"t
not believe tllal yoa can do more for Christ II
this way than in the pulpit! Can you expec
churches to muve il YOU reuiain indifferent
Would not large and iourisIli"g Sabbat'
School in your church give it new life! W"ul'
it be lubuur in vain to lab"ur t"r this cause
We have d-piured the fu.s Of The youthful
generation. We know the danSers 10 whlc
they are exposed. Shall We not endeasour L
throw around them The safeguards Of MIRA
principle, TO shield Them from The sins and temp
talions of the world! Your churches may wai
for you to move, and many will do lhi-. They wi
nay that if you fail to urge this matter, and there
by disregard The recommendation of our los
Assopia,inn, surely it il Of no imp"rtancs; IN
they will lake LICENSE from your courso to rs
main INACTIVE If 50, the frowns of God mil
rest upon you for bad example, and all tn
evils which fo& from il will he thrown at you
own 1oor. Bu,, brethren, do not think thIs {
any of you. know you too we'll. have see
too much of your zeal and devotion TO the raus
of Christ. Let US all unite In this work, an
whether we live or die, if this work is commence
by Us, we will haye in ten years a hapry sta,
of things throughout our Association.
Christian Parents have been pleading
cause which should be near your hsnrts. Viii