Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-01-29

chrcs for the dead; when i witness the ploiuse exc
pendiitnls upon mere objects ol taste ard iHsiru-
nenis Of luxury. By rrofesel Chrislians, I almost
persuade nFsef tsat a liberal response VIII be
made to this eai ana that the amount insignificant
81 comparison, necessary 70 enable those offering
themselves for the work 81 the ministry to qaall-g
aHd prepare themselves for their holy calilne Wi4
be readily and cheerfnlly given. 10 do good aiia
70 distribute, forget not; for with such sactllees
Sod IS well ulaasedn nlseterery man DO accolulAs
as he IS dlsnosed In his heart not grudgingiy OF Of
necessity; for God 0verh q cheerful gifef- "oglu
state in tins connection. that oociety 10Y iAe M
crease of the Ministry, national II us 'lesisl anu u,
iects has been formed IN the alocese on
and THAT j heartily commend it TO the liberal sup
port and confidence Of the members OF our com
munion in this diocese
cannot let this opportunity pass without calling
TO vour notice the threatening aspect which our civil
affairs have assumed ana OIeIlng WORD OF earnest
enfreatv and aiec60nate counsel. Dark Clouds
no1fentcus Of evil have from time to time, in years
mast gathered In our political horizon and excited
he most painful apprehensions in the mind Of Che
patriot By the gracious Providence which seems
ever TO have watched over this country these clouds
have dispersed. and the counsels Of wise and good
men have prevailed, and have averted or removed
the dangers and disasters that impended over Us.
Late events demonstrate most clearly how extensive
and fearful the agitation and how direful the eonse
quences, which few wicked and fanatical men, UNI
der the pretext Of philanthropy and religion, can
get, dear brethren, the words of the apostle: "Ihe
wisdom that from above is first pure, then peace
able, gentle easy to be entreated, full OF mercy and
good fruits, without Partially, and without hypo-
crIsy. And the fruit of Righteousness is sown IN
peace of them that make peace o, if all the pro
fessed Christians Of this favored but distracted
land did but remember and give heed TO these words
OF heavenly wisdom. how speedily would the aglta-
tons Of the country be stiled the fears Of the pa
Tlot be Gained, and our unhappy divisions healed!
For these things, dear brethren, labor diligently by
your prayers by your words, by your deeds.
There is mighty and almost irresistible influence
exerted by the quiet, orderly. and peaceable de-
pertinent Of an humble-minded and good Christian.
And when to this are added good deeds. aims. and
prayers for Gods overriding and protecting provl-
dence, who can number the blessings which such
faith and charity may bring down upon commu-
nifty, nation, and the world The Church Of which
you are members teaches you to pray daily tor all
in authority, for the unity, peace. and concord Of
all nations and that Hthe course of the world may
be 50 peaceably ordered that the Church may joy
fully serve God in all godly quietness.n FINALLY,
brethren, farewell Be perfect, be of good comfort,
be Of one mind live in peace; and the God Of love
and peace shall be with you
Tour Faithful friend, and affectiOnate Pastor,
JAMES II. OTEY,
Bishop Of Tennessee.
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