The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-09-10
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For The Ccci! Wing
"IIappy as a Country Parson.o

OF all situations in the church, we know not
one more desirable than that of a country
clergyman. Removed by the cmoluments OF
his office from secular cares, he sees Gods
blessings spring out of his mother earth. and
eats his own bread in peace and priyity.-
Here he may labor and pray for the CONVEX
sion of souls; here he may, by life of prac-
teal picty and holiness, give a wciglty
Influence to the precepts he teaches, and 8 be
living cpistlc seen and read Of al men. =
And the scene of his labor is likely to prove
more profitable than town rectorship inas-
much as his flock are more open to spiritual
instruction, because they are not exposed to
the temptations and luxuries Of cities. They
are unsophiSticatcd, and often blend with a
love to virtue an earnest faith in the mysteries
OF salvation. Remote from those dreadful
scenes ofvice, and dissipation whicha crowded
population invariably presents, and ignorant
of the sophistrics Of infdel philosophy or
learned pride, their hearts are prepared TO
receive those heavenly lessons which the
Christian religion is so emncntly calculated
to teach. The minds OF men in cities are
. preoccupied by the passing events which daily
fit before them the struggles which they
make to obtain present pleasures, wealth.
honor and fame, demonstrate that their
thoughts are engaged on eartly objects alone.
tits, therefore, difficult to gain their attention
to the glad tdings Of great joy which the
gospel pluclaims. Toetltct this, it is necessary
to eradicate those low born desires which
before had possession Of the mind to make
room for more worthy and cnnoblug IDEAS
But in the country it is different there is not
there that absorbing care for the :. things
which perish" The wheel Of life goes quietly
round, and one day shadows forth the picture
ofall. The repose Of nature invites to rolec-
ton; and, by constant communication with
her mysterious works, the mind is led
"Io look through nature up to natures Cod
Thus the circling seasons, as they roll, begct
feeling Of gratitude to the Author of all good:
and natural theory soltens and prepares the
mind to receive the more certain evidences Of
revealed religion. And there is something
in the silence and solitude OF the country
which accords well with the unostcntatious
virtues which christianity enjoins. He, there
fore, who is wise will prefer those places where
he can" commune with his own heart - and in
the contemplation Of his Makers works. forget
the troubles and distractions of this low
thoughted vale Of care. And that minister.
who is anxious to initiate his Lord and
Master, will shun the voice Unpopular applause.
and be DESTROYS TO do good by stca It'll, and TO
retire from the GO stir Of the great Babel" to
scenes more calculated to enlarge his knowl-
edge, improve his experience, and fit him for
the effectual discharge Of his holy duties
1t was, therefore, profound Obey and true
christian feeling which scattered over the land
churches, so that all might receive instruction,
and that even at their very doors.
The good, VIII ich is done, and the happiness
which, is diffused amongst the people, where
the clergyman is indeed and in truth a
minister Of Christ, cannot be Calculated
The records of God, and the disclosures of
the Last Day will alone reveal it. PnlLo.