Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-09-10

that in their meetings the Friends got
their Inspiration from the Father Of spir-
/ It's, while spiritualists got il from the
spirits Of lesser power and as it required
a less powerful organism with which to
operate, more could become mediums than
among Quaksrs,
The Secretary then read the following
resolution which was accepted for discus
sion:
| Resolved, That salvation in this or a
future life depends on our knowing Ma
tuIu's laws and oboying them.
Mr. Randall Of Woodstock, thought
that Gods laws were never suspended to
help humanity AS, for instance, the law
Of gravity is not suspended when the child
helpless and innocent, falls and is hurt.
DR. Ia. Smith Of Brandon, had never
heard true analysis of the Laws Of God
and Mature Gods law might be broken,
and the trespas-cr forgiven; but Nature
knows no forgiveness. 4 vicious course
stamps the soul aud face with marks that
are indelible.
Mr. Pratt Of Cornwall, thought Gods
and Natures laws the same,
Mr., Walker of Lowell, thought there was
a distinction between them. Gods laws
are such as are written by inspired men
. in all ages If the world The laws Of M.
ture are such as are learned by expert
ence.
Mr., Pratt, OF Cornwall, admitted that
I physical and moral laws were distinct,
but not Gods and Natures law.
The resolution was adopted as the sem
timcnt Of the Convention.
The Secretary read the following which
was adopted without discussion;
I RcSoire3, That we, as spiritua.is,s, dis
card the idea Of vicarious atonement
The Secretary then read another, which
was objected 10, and finally adopted, after
being amended 50 As to read thus:
I RcsolcSi, That the self-love that leads
to sclf-cultiyatinu and noblencSs of action,
is commcndahle, and worthy Of larger
growth; that disqualification Of all our
noble, God-given powers, and not self-de-
NAL is the right rule OF life.
In the discussion which preceded its
adoption, the following points were
brought out
Mr. Randall Of Woodstock thought that
sclf-lovc was an animal passion, as com
monty understood, and is feeling which
infants only should possess TO a great ex-
tent True self-loye, which arises from
th, qualification OF the faculties. whose
organs are in the coronal region Of the
brain, is noble, and i possessed by all
good men. This selfshncsS is gratifed in
doing good to others
Mr. Wilder II Woodstock said that all
faction, were made with selfish ends in
view, and it was impossible TO do no un-
selfish aat We do good. not to help
others bat To feel we'll ourselves.
Newman Weeks Of Rutland said that
-eli-iuyc means self-rcspcct-a noble feel
Ing Soli-indulgence, rightfully under
stood, is - good thing, Without selt-re-
spec: No do not respect our ncighbors.
Mr. Pylrg Griffith of Mt Tabor said
Natures demand, are Gods commands
H. knew Of no f.,ul,iv, not God-giyen.
Mr.. Slocum Of Rutland spoke briefly
on the Importance of a proper perform
a,cr 1T the maternal duties of giving
due attention 70 the education Of chill
dr'u, and OF bringing into the world no
beings unfit to live there
Mrs. Manchester, by request, then gave
a song, by inspiration, on the subject OF
the res luton.
Alton mpsio hv the choir Mrs Wiiev
,
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not au attempt to give the phi'o 'ophy Of
,ul.r..Ii.,n. but rather An appeal To the
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~ 'oi RON '{i1 hearers womb not be al
fcttei 10y reading a verbatim report of
her lecture. tar her very fine delivery,
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feet The audience seemed spell bound
during the entire lecture Very many of
her sentences took the iutcrraratiye form
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Strae'' "i'ieh Is intended TO emoody all
doctrinal points touched by her, very
much of the pathetic. portion is omitted.
OF this character was a great mart If tho
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we near around us the walhng OF
many poor mortals bound INC N iron CHAINS
as IL were, by cfceus, we thank the re-