Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-07-19

So the writer heads the following practi-
cal Christian counsel. But we do not see
that it is not applicable to older Christians
as we'll:
l. Consecrate yourself to Christ COM
pletely. Time, talents, opportunities, pow
ers of body and mind, are all to be given
to Him.
:. The grand daily question of life is to
be, Lord, what wilt Thou have me to
do?" The smallest as we'll as the greatest
matters are to be settled by it.
8, Never pick and choose among the COM
mandments of God.
4. To learn duty, read the precepts of
the Bible in the light of an earnest piety.
5. Never let mere want of feeling hinder
you from following out plain path of du-
ty. If duty calls, follow and let feeling
alone.
6. Never be afraid to say "No."
:. Hold up your light bravely, though it
be a rushlight
s. Let nothing hinder daily reading of
the Bible with prayer.
9. Do not examine your own heart and
motives too closely. It'll like a child pull
ing up plant by the roots to see whether
it is growing. Rather place your soul
where the beams of the Sun of Righteous
ness and the dews of the Holy Spirit may
fall upon it daily, and you will grow in
grace inevitably.
10. Speak to the impenitent of Christ
and His salvation. Remember the care.
and the prayers, and the effort bestowed
upon gov. But remember, too, that the
life is more powerful than mere words
"This ought ye to have done, and not to
leave the other undone." Let the two
words and life--agree so shall your infu-
ence be great.
II. See to it that your religion makes
you better son or daughter, a better clerk,
better student, better friend better
workman. By their fruits ye shall know
them"
u. Strive to show forth the "beauty of
holiness" by sympathy, by courtesy, by a
delicate appreciation of others feelings. by
forgetfulness of self.
10. Do not set yourself up as standard.
Shun all consciousness, especially towards
older Christians who may not look at
things just as you do, remembering that
each one "to his own Master standeth or
falleth, and not to you.
IA. Let nothing keep you from the Sa-
viour. Never be tempted to stay awav
from Him by GOODNESS, by unbelieving
doubts, by past neglect, by present fear, by
anything, for remember that it is "a faith
full saying, that Christ Jesus came into the
world to save sinners" Be more intimate
with Him than with your dearest earthly
friend.
10. Never resolve in your own strength.
Resolutions are of no avail simply as such.
A child, looking to Christ, is stronger than
a strong man armed. Be resolute in look
Ing TO him tor strength--this is all the res
olution you need to make, for
16. Without me, We can do aothi,sg.''-
Let this be the settled conviction of your
soul, for without this, all else is unavail-
ing, and all effort to grow in grace will be
as useless as to build house on the shift
ing sand.
Finally. Do not be discouraged if you
fail greatly in everything If you were
perfect, what need would you have of a sa-
viour? ASK, and it shall be given YOU
seek, and We shall find; knock, and it shall
be opened untoyou for schonssoever asketh
receiveth," &c. eff We, then, being evil,
know how to give good gifts to your chill
dren, ho~ much more shall your Heavenly
Father give the Holy Spirit to them that
ask Him? s. NJ.