The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1867-10-31

Christian exercise of the mem bers lvncly quail
ned on TINS subject, might have due place with
the younger part of Society. and also with those
who, whatever station they may occupy, are not
willing to leave this Samara, being yet in the
confusion of tongues. -9 sfs
1t is to be apprehended that no who has
felt an interest for the welfare of the religious
community of which they were members, ever
united in sconjugal relationship with those of q
different, or Of no particular persuasion, without
hope that sooner or later, their partners would
unite with them. How then stands the account !?
Is it not that SO far from this being the case with
those of our own Society, ninety five out of ev-
cry hundred, SO marrying, have in time become
lethargic, and finally cold and distant to that
which at a former period was treasure to them
and very frequently the children of such, have
grown up, as If there was good in the world.
These precious youths in the Society, are the les
sons experience has taught and they are brought
to view for your profit. 1t is not from a desire
impertinently to interfere with your business, but
from living travail and exercise of spirit for
your good, that you may be preserved from the
anguish that many have had to pass through
having been introduced therein by a. deviation
from the order of Truth, as enuncated by the
Apostles, /" Be We not unequally yoked to gether
with unbelievers."* Look, entreat, around and
see how it is with those of your acquaintances
thus crcumstanced. Does their conduct bespeak
tina. they have gained in the way towards the king
dom of Peace giving practical evidence that they
have been with Jesus and learned the Divine les
son He teaches. ~
But say you, marrying in the Society does not
always produce the best results True, vet it
adds one very strong Influence to the others al
ready acting in that directions, and where the
scale is nearly balanced very little will yield the
preponderance, and it is the fervant breathing of
one OF your fellowpil grims in this world of care
and anxiety, that you may order the paths of
your feet that your own, and the welfare of those
whose interests objects of especial concern
with you, may not be left liable to be easily en-
dangered. but that you may indeed use all "dili-
gence to make your calling and election sure,'
thereby securing your admittance into the heav-
emily mansions of eternal JOY. You affection
ately asked to consider. how it will be with you,
when the period shall arrive, that the earth shall
be called upon to deliver up her dead, when sol
emn lnquisition shall be made with you touching
your fitness to appear guests at the marriage
OF the Lamb OF God. Happy will it be for you
Them that there be nothing to separate between
you and the Benifcent Father of us all.
{" 1t was by the efficacy of the ministry of the
Holy Spirit in them inwardly revealed, that the
devout men and woman of all ages. have re-
allied the existence of a Savior; and it is by the
that the soul that is dead in sin may be raised to
witness a life in God It is only by the opera
ton of this secret voice, Christ the power and the
the wisdom of God, that can give to any, quail
hcation for the public ministry OF the gospel of
peace. The life being first broughtinto conformity
with holiness the sins of covetousness Of PRIDE of
envy, and all bitterness is removed. There is no
germ of selishness left in the heart but the
whole prayer is mot my will but thine, Oh Holy
Father, be DONE Christ having had birth in them,
and having grown to the statue of a man, his ma
ture has become the covering of their spirits,
and thus they made bold to run with humility
upon his errands, yet being preserved in watchfull
ness, they offer nothing upon his altar, but that
which will stand the test of fire. Careful are they to
guard against the devices of the serpentine nature
that would persuade them to endeavor to deck
themselves. frail finite creatures, with the jewels
of its kingdom, but with lowliness of spirit are
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their souls before God.
There is no safe ground for any religious SER
vice, other than that it is necessary for the peace
of the soul from which cause Paul exclaimed: tswoe
unto me if preach not the gospel p To learn
a few texts of scripture and repeat them in some
affected tones, never was qualification for this
work. being only sparks of their own kindling
and not tending to the profit of either speaker or
hearer. ssa0GM ~ 5IL%gs 81 ezss3 sal tafifa
= It may be taken,as axiom that all ministers
sent by the Holy Head will be jealous for the
maintenance of christian discipline; experience hav-
ing abundantly proven that those who are slack
herein have not known the sure foundations or have
fallen from that estate and become castaways All
are not called to the same service, for there is
diversity OF gifts but a measure of one spirit, |
producing the same effects, is needful for every
work in the Church. In the type of the nipple |
ments of the altar made by Noses the snuff dishes
were OF pure gold, even were the candle |
sticks. Although all are not called to the public
PRONUNCIATION of the gospel. ELDERS have need of
more conspicuous work devolyes for that which
has not been learned, can not be communicated to
Others nor can it be judged whether it be taught
correctly; and very important is it at this day,
when there is such q call to become one with the
mngledpeople, thatthose appointed to this service
should be able to try words the mouth tasteth
meat The excellent life giving doctrine of Jesus
Christ as recommended by the worthless of the
Society, has been protested by many people of
this day, who are pleading for the Introduction
OF the ceremonies, and customs of this worlds
religions, as adjuncts to the pure worship of the
Holy One, and also advocate the doctrines of
those differing from Friends, relative to the work
ofredemption, particularly that the death OF Christ
is the salvation of man. All, how many would /
like to claim the heavenly Inheritance without
repentance for sin, and amendment of life, by |
coming under the redeeming yoke of the Savior.
As these things Astounding in the world, |
seeking entrance, there is great need of properly
qualified members in all departments of So |
ciety, Who having witnessed in themselves the liv-
ing spring of Christ's ministry, bear faithful |
Testimony against the admixtures of Babylon /
merchandise. The elder that Christ has made I
having grown to the estate of a man childish |