The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-06-01

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Ter Gods blessing, to the happy Influences
ON tails source which surrounded him In his
early life,
The two principles he should advance were,
first, the acceptance OF truth; and, secondly,
obedience to the truth taught.
He esut ,io the ,esehers not to classify Al
due allowances for the variety Of characters
and the characteristies OF the pupils Of the
class. Human nature had subtle elements,
and required careful study In order to adopt
the method OF reasoning to each ones capacity.
some were slow In accepting the explanations
II was difhcult to FIX their attention. The Ae-
ceptanoe OF truth must therefore OF necessity
be we'll understood, and without doubt the
very best way was for the teacher to embody
1t as part OF his own life, TO make the truths
he desired to teach others, spring from his own
heart as from awell-sprlng, refreshins all who
truth was not less Important than the aecep-
lance OF truth; and the best way 10 enforce
the truth Is for the teacher to illustrate 1t by
his daily walk In life.
Children were critical observers, and 1t was
not the best students OF Biblical literature,
nor those who were the most fluent In their
explanations, that made the most headway In
infusing the spirit of obedience into the minds
ofthe pupils. There are many men In the world
to-day who are not what they should be, be-
cause oil fsithless teachers. Be obedient your
selves, and the little ones would certainly
catch the spirit Of obedience. The Lord Jesus
Christ Is our divine model-imitate Him who,
bv preeept and example, has set the undyins
example which every Sunday school teacher
should study and initiate In his or her conduct
eept, and you will surely see Il reflected In the
conduct and growth OF the children under your
care.
NJ. Eddy, OF Baltimore, was expected to speak
on the subject: THE sunday school teachers
and teaching required by the timesj" but fol
some reason he WAS not present. He proposed
therefore, to occupy the time allotted to HIN
In hearing the experience Of sabbath schOO
teachers during the past year.
In response, number OF short addressed
Sunday schools, giving encouraging &C count
Of the results of the faithful lAbors OF teacher
in the schools under their charge.
The chairman then introduced Hon. S. 5
Fisher, Commissioner OF Patents, who dellt
cred an eloquent address on "The Sunday
School Teachers Mission"
He said IT was charming pastime to study
the development Of plants, to watch the sue
esssiYe stages OF their growth, and by com
maturing of the mind Of a child; and II It Wal
joy to see the results, how much greater tn,
happiness to take part In the training OF theii
hearts. God has given US the power to fashion
souls according to His divine teachings, mol
only for time but for eternity, and this should
always be remembered by the teacher. The
morals, and he thought It would be found true
that in proportion as Sabbath schools were
multiplied Vice diminished and crime de
creased in the cities where such schools were
established.
The world admits this, and has opened 1t,
purse to sustain sabbath schools, for they
women. Ittrsins Them also for the ordiuar,
social duties OF life. Where good order 10 tn,
rule, where good manners and pious influences
be pereeptible. Again, youth 10 the sprint
time Of life, the best season for planting thi
seed of Gods eternal truth. Influences com
upon children In various ways In the SundN
schools. The world tells US this, let Us b
keen TO appreciate II 10 spiritual matter,
Remember now thy Creator In the days Of III
youth, while the evil days come not, nor III
years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, hay
no pleasure In them"
Not only IL youth the best time for sowin
the good seed, but IL the most importAn
Children are nearest Heaven; and statistic
show us that great numbers die In their tel
dsEe,t years, HOW Necessary then that ne ne
Children were allured by the spirit OF truth
and to many the season Of success was In the
youth or their hearts would never be touchet
The Sunday school was not only the conse
yator of public morals, but wonderful
blended Ia pleasant harmony the melody Of a
the spirit. praisins God In the common eaus
To teach Il to impart Instruction, and wins
cause can be more glorious than the miAsio
are some special qualifications. be punctui
in your attendance every Sunday, rain c
shine, for teachers are not fair weather Chri
tiAns.
A prayerful prepatation. a heart.full of low
for Jesus, woulu furnish inspiration thH
would make their instructions fruitful. Sp,
cal talents were not necessary, but praye
was indispensable. Preserve order 10 you
class. The superintendent cannot do this 10
the whole school, but It 10 the duty OF teacher
to do this. Know your scholars; their diffe
ent characters must be understood. The
have souls, God.Siyeu intelleots, that arc
be trained for useiulress as men and womel
Deal with them according to their traits; d
not address all your remarks to the quick
apprehension, but remember the scholars VIII
are slow to understand, and take pains to II
Finally, he urged the teachers to love thei
work; that was the way to make ID successful
God expects 1t, and without 1t the labors Of
teacher cannot be fruitful. 1t 10 the Chris
tian's te.t-for by this will God judge US a
the last day; "lnAsmuch as ye have done 1
unto one OF the least Of these, my brethren, y,
have done 1t unto me- II would sum III
the duties Of the Sabbath school teachers /
would be In these words; Fetch In the chill
dren and tell them Of Jesus"
The chairman then announced the exercise
for this evening, the dOxOlOgy was sung Ant
the 6enedietion pronounced by Rev. Mr.. Green
closing the Interesting exercises OF the secont
session OF the institute.