Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-11

he ssaId have signs and petitions FOR him. The
consequence was the fear Of an endless punishment got
hold Of him." and he fed ormented, and arghtsd with
THOUSAND approximations Of evil to the room Of prayer
knocked eagerly for sdmittanee nor rested till he was
introduced BY saving faith to Jesus of Nazereth
The manner Of persusding Others should not be tr-
ding nor austsre, too familiar superstition Moral
and religious sentiment cannot be propoga,ed without
eorresPsnding action, without literal application Of
principle to practice 1t is not enough be delI:stey
sentimental to humanity wish or pously desire the SAL
walton of others, but srgussysd you must be On the
alert watching for opportunities to bless and comfort
your fellows, to envelope them in their truest interest
and to 60 into highways and hedges and compel them to
come in Thirdly; 1t is your duty to spend as much
ne in The ReadinEroom business and religious du
ties viii permit You must be ready and willing to read
converse and pray necessary with those who may
be present. The Reading Room Of the Young Mems
Christian Associations shoEld be most sacred place
Like Church, the very atmosphere should be holy not
DART and gloomy but bright and cheerful not sulen and
morose, but smiling and courteous, place SO full Of
atus to the Lord, that His presence my be fully felt so
full Of Ebsnezers, that His love may be easily realized
Then viii Il prove the house Of 6ed9 to all who enter
'he gate Of Heaven" to ell who seek it. In this con-
nsetiOnp the speaker urgti the necessity Of the Pro-
tssant clergy Of the town. making an engagement to
meet the Association one night every week in regular
order that the object Of the Organization be not diverted
from its noble legitimate channel and to give depth and
character to The meeting BY their experience in such
matters.
Four.hiy Self-imprOvemnet This is a duty yen Q We
to yourselves nasuch as intelligence and refinement Of
manner add to your enjoyment You owe It also t.
TO your neghbor since your attention and society
acceptable to him. and influence him for good proper
ton % the desire Of culture and Intelligence you
able 70 bring to bearupon him It an imperative duty
you owe to ysur God. 10 Him belongs everything,
mind SOUL body possessions, all that does IN
trust OF eject you. Then is nothing angelic than
the setting apart Of anything good great to God
high order Of intellect ne education fortune
dedicated to the glory of Cod laid at the feet of Jesus
free win Offering, is a spectacle angels, and the
deemed well the Infinite delight to behold The
means Of acquiring this mental and spiritual prepare
ton may be question: but the very Of joining this
society win do much towards securing the by pre-
venting the wassfu expenditure Of many dsllar. The
Of tobacco fashionable drinks and elegant saloons
viii Many other leaks wl stop, as light sensa
ton, literature, East drives, ball rooms attire because
high motives, and hoier smuEements wiz absorb, and
interest you, and your money viii be saved for better
uses.
Does some one ask what win be given in exchange for
these long shsrished Injuries? wife and family the
delight and felicity OF home tho only paradise of man
this side Of Jordan From this relation will arise
Of usefulness Of selreect and increased religious
joymsnt Religion opens the sympathss OF natures,
the highest of pleasure and they who drank
of her streams have yet TO taste the sweetest bliss Of
being. All Struggling, painting for this life giving
draught for this soll-cheerng cup But alas seek
il where II can be found
There s enemy whose business and Joy it's to de-
ceiye, and yet most follow him. He lie known to DO the
father of liss yet most trust him. His ways under
stood TO lead to destruction and yet muudes continually
hsosg them. For nearly six thousand years. this arch
foe has been leading captive the srest the land, and
has sein his millions. Even vast numbers, who had
nOby resolved to conquer die have fallen beneath
his sturdy strokes and yielded themselves prisoners
his win.
This then is the mighty, and evil adversary you
to meet you fully equipped for the eOnesi7 Have
you counted the cost2 VIII you endure hardness as
good soldiers? Have you tried the weight of the Cross
Have You made full surrender Let say my friends
II all important work. and cannot be accomplished
in hslfhsartsd way. Nothing less than an entire
sscraon will give success to the enterprise If you are
tempted to look back in anything, remember Lots wife,
II You put your hand to the pillow and look back you
not fl for the Kisgdom of God"
Finally Be especially advised that to expect Heavens
richest blessing the work. you must make sacrifices
you must not attempt to indulge flourish while Gods
work h Strengthened for means presume that al you
have lie your and that you viii put Christ of with
meegre rtanee possible, fer it bad policy to
serve Jesus at small expense. No, young men mako
your earnest offerings and sacrifices willingly, and gen
e.ouey, knowing with what measure you mete, it shall
be measured to yen gain BY our Father and Bountiu
Benefactor. TRAVELLER