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V01;UMEVIIIV
BRANDON, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1836.
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From the Calcutta Christian Observer, of No-
' ' ' ' vember 1833.
Torxbaritdto the Editor of the Vermont
"Telegraph) -
-MISSIONARY-PROSPECTS IN
" BARMAH
An AdJressdelivered at the Monthly Missionary !
.mi.
"Frsyer Meeting' of nrioui denominations of .
Christian held at the Union Chapel. Calcutta, I
Octohtr. 6 1S3S.
By. iittOWrt, Amen-,
can Missionary
I Javin, been requested to lay before you
tii evening ei short account of the Bar
man Mission.T propose to notice m the first
place some 'of th difficulties which the
psculi.iT habits, religion, and government
of the Barmese present to missionary oper
ations, and, secondly, what success has
hitherto attended the efforts that have been
raadei : " ,
. la order to give soma idea of the influ
ence which the religious system of the
Birmese exert j over the minds of its vota
riesiitis necessiry that I should present a
brief sketch of iheif belief, as contained in
their sacred books. It will not of course
be expected that I -shall give any thing
mere than a mere outline.
According to- the sicred.writings of the
Blrcacsethe base of the. universe is a vast
plane, infinite in extent, and containing an
infinite, number, of Sekya systems, or
worlds. These systems are exact circles,
each bounded by ah immense circular wall
or mountain, 82,000 yuxanas, or upwards
of a million miles; in height. The diatne-
ter of each Sekya System rs 15 millions ot
miles.' They ars placed in contict with
each other; and the intermediate spaces
are. reserved for hells, where the wicked
ate tormcnlei. . '
..TJhe, ground, composing the earth, or
foundation of each oif these Sekya systems,
(Including the waters of the ocean, which
is 84,000 yuzanas," or about 1,050.000
miles, deep.) extends to the depth of one
million ant a half miles. Balow this is
solid rack, teaching to a still furtherdepth
of one million and a half miles. This
- rock is sustained by a sheet of water, ex
tending down 6,000,000 miles. Under
the whole is an expanse of air. the thick
ness of which is $2,030,000 miles.
v As the Sekya systems are all similar, it
is necessary to describe only the one upon
which we'livel In the centre of the sys
tem tfscs'the Mvnmo mount. This is
f, 050,000 miles 'high, and sinks into the
water to the same depth- It is surround
eiJ by'sev'en concentric ranges or rings of
mountain, which are -separated from each
Other by ercnr rings of water. The inner
mountain called YuganJho, is half the
height-pf. Myenmo 1 the .next mountain
haljt,, tha height of. tnu, . and so on, Be
tvyeehj nese.mountains and the great out
er mountain' which bounds the system,
are the ocean, the four great islands, and
. 2000 small Wandi1
, JThe beings wht inhabit a Sekya1 sys-
relihcInda, 31 different suites, four of
which;"! being below "man, are -considered
as states of punishment1 The superior ce-
lestial sute of heaven are 26. Ascend
ia front mant we hive the six heivens of
ths Na:s, o which the first is Saduoaaharit,
half way up Mynefnb mountain, and 525,
03p. miles abo ve the, surface of the ocean.
Hcfejhe iuhabTtanis Jfve through ajieri
od of 9,000,0Q0 years, before they trans
migrate to othr states It is at this dis
tance above the eirth that the. sun, moon,
an i planets are placed, where they revolve
about jiy nemo mouniair.- 1 na sun is on
If 623 miles, (in diameter.) while the
maoa is 612, wanting only 13 miles to be
eqaal in size to the sun. ' The eclipses are
occasioned by a Nat of immense size, 60,
0JJ .miles high, and measuring 15,000
'. 1 tTJ t . i 1 ' '
rmifs across his breast, who in his SDOrt
occasional oSscurei the suir and moon'
( - O w- m , a ujii av auw
Birmcse thry, one of , his fingers ii of
iaCi:int size to cover the sun.'
c! On the summit of Mynemo is the Ta
iradingthaheiven, a plain 125,000 tailei
5a frent. The duration of life in this
. rata is 36,030.000 years. , Above this, at
11 win inn smiif ial aii iiii-fi arrnminiv was. ina
. - . - , - '
a dbtance of . 52.003 miles, is susnnded
iU thirl heavtn of lha Nats.. Bull hih -
r. an! at similar dtsun:es,aM suspended
tae remaining threj. I he joys ot tnese
- . , - , V '
i- word d tTera frcm tint io.comaioo dm in this '
-tintry. It wi;i M u t eot ecied tSst ZrmwU
W wit us? J i iit.'aa of lmwiddy, la :Jttcr
froa Er. Crown, puUikWin iht Telepapk.-
six states are represented as consisting of
sensual pleasures, which have been gained
their extraordinary merits daring previous
vj witn iuuawMuM vvusvuriitc vi
existences. In the highest of these states,
the duration of life is 9,216,000,000 years.
As. we ascend to the heavens of the
Brahmas, the duration of life becomes too
great for computation. These 16 heavens
are situatecTin nine separate planes, sus
pended one above another, at intervals of
68,850,000 miles distant Above them all
are the four, invisible heavens, separated
from each other at similar distances. The
highest of them is at the immense distance
of 898,200,000 miles above the surface of
the earth. The descriptions of all these
states, in the Barmese scriptures, are veTy
stupendous as well, as circumstantial.
They .are represented in such colors as to
operate sUrongly on. the minds of the sim
ple Barmese, and to charm them into a be
lief of their truth.
Descending from man, the Barmese
reckon four states of punishment; 1.
brutes j. 2, pyittas, a species of existences
that dwell. iu the mountains, some of them
having beautiful bodies, but inwardly con
suming with secret fire, and enduring va
rious other kinds of torment : 3, athurake,
which are nine miles high, with mouths
1- . 1 m -
"i"".11 .v anu
constantly lamishmg witn hunger; 4,
hell, nrorjerlv so called, which is situated
below the surface of the eaith, and without
the boundary wall of the Sekva svstem
This place of punisKment consists of eight
frincipal hells, which are arranged direct
y above each other, and differing as it re
spects the duration and extent of suffering.
These are described in the Barmese sacred
books with every horrible illustration of
torture and wretchedness which the inge-
i nuity of man could devise. The duration
of punishment m the fust or most tolera
ble of these stales, is 1,620,0C 0,000,000
years ; in the second 12,960,000,000,000;
in the sixth it rises above 4,000 times this
period to the almost inconceivable period
of 53,084,160,000,000,000 years; while
in the two lowest states, the duration of ex
istence is altogether beyond computation.
Notwithstanding all these terrible repre
sentations, the fear of punishment seems
generally to have little effect either upon
the heart or conduct
Through these 31 states, according to
the Barmese notion, all living existences
are constantly transmigrating. ' The des
tiny of all depends on their previous meiit.
Merit is acquired, and crime expiated, by
suffVrinsr. as well as bv good deeds. So
that there is a constant round of transmi-
gration ; the lnhabants of the lowest hell
rising by degrees to a sphere of enjoyment,
and the occupants of the superior abodes
occasionally descending to their miserable
state. A being that existed as a Nat to
day, may become a man, a dog, or a worm,
to-morrow. Henceihe Barmese consider
neigban, a term which they appear uni
versally to understand as meaning annihi
lation, or a cessation from the tedious
round of existence, as the most desirable of
all states. Their deity, Buddh, or Goda
ma, like the numerous deities before him,
obtained this state after having suffered
almost endless transmigrations, and ages
upon ages of punishment, in its various
forms.' The Barmese, however, cannot
be properly said to have any deity ; since
Godama, during his life, is not supposed to
have been either the creator, the preserv
er, or the punisher of men, but only their
teacher and guide ; nor did he possess the
power of conferring upon them happiness,
or canceling their sins ; much less can he
.perform the offices of a deity now that he
has become extinct. The Barmese, how
ever, suppose that by worshipping his im
age, they pay the same homage to exalted
goodness, and obtain the same degree of
merit, that they would obtain if Godama
himself were alire to receive their adora
tions. The geography (if such it may be call
ed) of the Barmese, is not less fanciful than
their ideas of astronomy. Between the
Mynemo mountain and the other bounda
ry wall of the system, is a vast expanse of
ocean, 6,471,000 miles in breadth. This
ocean derives i s color from that of the
Mvenmo mountain. The northern side
of Mynemo is pure gold, and the color of
the northern ocean is yellow; tne eastern
side is 'of silver, and the eastern ocean
white; the southern side of the mountain
is sapphire, and the southern ocean blue ;
the western side is glass, and the northern
ocean of a corresponding color. Within
this ocean are four great islands or conti
nents. The northern island is in the form
j of a circle. 100,000 miles in diameter; on
! t Vi t ialanrl tka In KifLKItmt livn tn trip. ftp
I nf Ifl 00 1 ruin Th oreat eastern
isl
the mvl i. fn th nf half-moon :
L WUU''W W - f
western is in the form of a rectangle, 1 12,
500 miles in length. The southern, or
Zambudipa is'and, upon which we live, is
no less than 125,000 miles in extent
.; Each of thwSe four islands is surround-
ed by 500 small . islands, making in all
12,000. , The shape of every small island
- ;.v r h rmtmont ;tK
jn - hh it is connected j and throughout
the eirth. the face of the Inhabitants cor-
responds in shape to the continent or isl-
In the intemr of oor island is
the great
forest of Iliromawanda, where "roost
m .
the marvrllous scenes related in the Bar
mese eaerel -writings "took place. Here
is situated the - circular lake r Nawadat,
which is . 625 miles in diameter, and is
surrounded and hidden from the sun's
.rays by five overhanging mountains, one
ui wuicu is pure co la, auo tiier silver, oxc.
Each ofthese mountains rises to the height
of 2,500 miles. At the entrance of a
cave in one of these mountains, there
grows a tree, 12 miles in diameter, and 1,
25Q miles in height, under which the dem
igods assemble. Besides Nawadat, there
are six, other circular Jakes, each 625
miles in diameter. Some of them are
surrounded by concentric rings of the
most beautiful flowers, and fruit trees of
every description-
From the Nawadat lake, issue four riv -
ers, which, after thrice encircling the lake,
go off to the north, east, south, and west,
The southern stream, after running 3, -
uw lunto, ouiiiciiuita uvcr raounwins,
sometimes under ground, or through vast
caverns, at length separates info five
branches, forming the Ganges, and other
500 miles. SOmt times over mnnnbiinH
great rivers, which water India and the
adjacent countries.
I have been somewhat particular in de
SClibino-the p-eOPTanhv anri nstrhnnmv of'
the Barmese. for thp nnrrosA r.f ntlioY'rmp i)pih H n-ae hnwi-r at lonrrtk
Out what I rnncpii'p inU nn. AfiL mnnJ
" - - - - ' uu vj iuc iitusi i iiuiiOKu. yju iuv ua iiiiir ui nil L. c sumo
efftul Tpos wherphh u K-kl.foyi bu, d-migrf Shi . .h.
their attachment to idolatry; I mean the , threatening that he should be immediate-
instruct, on of the young. From the j ly executed, in case he should ever at -
sketch I have given, it will be evident to : tempt to preach or distribute tracts again.
every one, that a knowledge of the true At this time the persecution was also ex -
Principles of ceooranhv and asirnnnmv tender! tn thp Karpn ronvprts rpsirlino- in
would completely destroy their faith in
the Buddhist religion. Only let a Bar-1
.1 Li.. 1.1; .1 . . 1
mese thoroughly believe that there is such
a continent as America, of a shape and
81ZP correspond in tr tn rm r njacprirktir.n rf .'t !
and the religion in which he has hitherto 1
f rs - -wv lswvu ui 11. 1
pjacea n;s connaence, becomes to him but
a fable.
The Barmese priests, or monks, as they
might with more propriety be called, af
ford us the most perlect specimen of the
practical influence of their religion. In
difference bting their highest virtue, they
endeavor to annihilate every fteling, both
of body and mind, and to become mere ab
stractions. Their chief employment con
sists in repeating over and over certain
forms of worship which they have learn
ed from the Pali, their sacred language,
but which scarcely any of thtm under
stand. They are by no means a learned
class, but are generally more ignorant,
stupid, and lazy than any other portion of
the people. They are not the preachers
or expounders of their own religion; (this
office belongs to a separate class, who are
called shayas or teachers;) but are mere
ascetics, living secluded in their monaste
ries, and ordinarily going through the
streets but once a day, to receive contribu
tions of boiled rice. They are not allow
ed to marry, or to have any connection
with the world, which they have professed
to renounce. They never deal with mo
ney, but are dependant for their habita
tions, food, and clothing, upon the contri
butions of the laity, whose male children
they in return instruct in reading, which
is almost the only branch taught by them.
No provision is made for the instruction
of the females.
Another great obstacle in the way of
missionary efforts amongst the Baimese,
and closely connected with their religion
and literature, is their groveling habits of
thinking. The idea of examining for
themselves, to ascertain whether their reli
gion is true or false, is an idea which seems
never to enter their minds. Only set a
Barman upon the track of examination,
and very likely he becomes convinced at
once ; but the difficulty is to start them.
In nine cases out of ten, the only argument
that a Barman offers in defence ol his re
ligion is, that it has been given him by his
ancestors. They examined the subject
thoroughly, and if they could not arrive
at the truth, what utter "folly would it be
for him, at this late day, to investigate the
subject over again. " It is our custom ;
it is the custom of our fathers," is to them
a sufficient ground of action, in religion as
well as every thing else. For this reason,
1 am convinced that the introduction of
European literature, in connection with
Christianity, would have a powerful ten
dency to give the mind an impulse to
start it upon a new track, and thus enable
it to th row off the shackles under which
it has lain torpid for ages. Nay, I think
that even the introduction of the mere use
ful mechanical and agricultural ans,
would have no considerable tendency the
same way. It may indeed be replied,
that it is the Gospel, and not education, or
civilization, that is to convert the nations.
But I cannot believe that a state of igno
rance, stupidity, and blind attachment to
old customs, is the field where Christiani
ty achieves its brightest triumphs. In or
der for the truths of the gospel to take ef
fect, ihey must be examined, and felt, and
attended to ; and in order to be thus exam
ined and felt, they must be presented to
thinking and inquiring minds.
The third grand obstacle to missionary
efforts in Barmih 13 the
Government.
The Barmese are not merely subjects of
the king of Ava, but his slaves. This is
as really true of them in
religion, as it is
le of the Barman
lit uuiii. uvA.ii m- ui i lie uaiiuuu
court is, tnat is time lor tne people to
w .
ped for is sufferance, on the part
acting authorities in the Tarious provinces.
But even this can hardly be expected.4
Severe persecutions have several times
been carried on against the native coh-
verts. In all cases where accusations
nave been brought against them, they have
never escaped without a heavy fine, and
frequently severe punishment. A little
more than a year ago, the pastor of the na
tive church in Rangoon was imprisoned,
and his feet made fast to blocks, which
were then drawn up, leavinghim suspend
ed by the feet, while his head rested tn
the ground. His whole frame being thus
put upon the stretch, he was suffered to re
main till completely exhausted, and as he
was an old man, his health and strength
will probably never again be fully restor-
! ed.
j Still later, a number of the christians at
j Rangoon were seized, among whom was
' one of our most faithful preachers. He
i was thrpnfpnwl with ?fflth nnlpss fP wmilfl
1 s uireaienea witn ueain uniess ne wouia
renounce the new religion, and according
to Barmese la w, the rulers had no doubt I
right to execute it. The test proposed to
him was to worship the image of Buddh;
but he remained firm, and declared that he
cou'd never renounce the religion of Je-
SiiS nlthnncrK he hnrl pvprir tirncnpil rf a
V.o 1 r.,,c
' the iungle? west of Rangoon, from whom
large sums of money were extorted, and
' . J , ,
some of them, it is reported, have renounc-
ed their religion.
Tka kt .U ko n'n rv k rwvT-- v-o
a lie iivctiiv i t,a 1 hi" j 1 uic ciijiiitiii
towards chiistianity, may be seen from
the fear which js ev
erv where witnessed
amnno- tho rwmlp in rprp, ino-trart Tn
j
passing through villages with tracts, 01-
. l . .! .:it r. .
sometimes they will take a took and if,
.u, onuwir.tiv iimmuuttnuii itiuct.
th- perceive one of their chiefs likely to
mett them in the streets, they will instant -
ly Teturn it, or carefully conceal it among
their garments. In Prome. and some oth -
ieir garments.
er cities, orders have been regularly pro
claimed through the streets, forbidding all
persons from accepting the foreigners'
books, under the penalties of the law.
Remainder next week.
NURSERY MAXIMS.
The following " Nursery Hints" we have
recently received from a distinguished mis
sionary in Eastern Asia. We are sure that
our readers will peruse them with inte
rest. When the families of our country are
trained up under the influence of such max
ims, domestic sorrow will be almost un
known. Religious Magazine.
Judicious mothers will always keep in
mind that they are the first book read and
the last laid aside in every child's library.
Every look, word, tone and gesture nay,
even dress, makes an impression.
Remember that children are men in mini
ature and though they are childish and
should be allowed to act as children, still all
our dealings with them should be manly,
though not morose.
Be always kind and cheerful in their pres
ence playful, but never light, communica
tive but never extravagant in statements nor
vulgar in language nor gestures.
Never trifle with a child nor speak be
seechingly to it when it is doing any im
proper thing, or when watching an opportu
nity to do so.
Always follow commands with a close &
careful watch, until you see that the child
does the thing commanded allowing of no
evasion, nor modification, unless the child
ask for it, and it is expressly granted.
Never break a promise made to a child, or
if you do, give your reasons, and if in fault,
own it, and ask pardon if necessary.
Never trifle with a child's feelings when
under discipline.
Children ought never to be governed bv
the fear of the rod or of private chastise- j
ments or of dark refms.
Correcting a child on suspicion or with- j
out understanding the whole matter is the j
way to make him hide his faults oy equivo- j
cation or a lie to justify himself or to dis-
regard you altogether Because he sees you 1
do not understand the case and are in the i
fwrong
u;; ,u: u-
uuru-uwa muiug miujj lit HIS I13UU DUr
slyly concealing himself or his designs.
Kindness and tenderness of feelincs to -
wards insects, birds, and the you
yountrevenof
such animals as should be killed if old (ex
cepting poisonous ones,) are to be carefully
cherished.
I am pleased with such children as allow
those roses and other flowers that blossom
on the Sabbath to remain on the tree to
praise their Maker in their own beauty and
. . . t i m i "... f i
sweetness. "This is the incense of the
ny iiiu
heart, whose fracrance smells to heaven."
Much is said about winning souls to
nuc i l- n:n. .
driving them. This should be ever kPnt in
mind in the management of children. Ev
erything like severity or constraint defeats
the very objects in view.
Always speak of the Sabbath, of relkrion
! and of death in such a wav as to show that
j you consider them desirable, or subjects of
i "af rm1v. n' ana ?n. u Toa do
! Vhe Sath a,nd fehgiop are your great
! tJ, ?eat.h- 18 ,.lhe Sale t0 heav"
j , . ,
auu uiuii' univ eum? nnme.
Th WrT i,,,,;, ; Ti' ,
wen are addressed m strong and alannrng
i!iVne 0f " C ' Z :
they will be connoted and overcome, or they
, - - . ' . . .
wfll rt mA hrHpn thprnselves. In of-
der to secure the former, parents or gnardi -
1V .I'll " i V 1 A 1 iIIIIIIIU I 1 t W I I I II I I U, II If II 1111 i I I I 11' I fttOAnws-fl .. X i.. 1, 4 . . f-
iever reproye a cnna severely in compa- i r v inosaim tiutjiy , uui as ne k ircaien ui
ny, nor make light of their feelings, nor hold: s ?? SeL- u c , r . . i old, when no man cared for his soul. He
them up to ridicule. ,JS"ltZ ' ftfM ? , can be saved bv a system of kindness, ly
Never try to conceal any thing which the ! 1; le " K,s -hls ,Parents th,nH hea,lhy for loVc taking him by the hand, restoring
' child knows vou have but bv vour own con- h,m cons,dennS times and circumstances;!'00' King mm rj ice aiiu, restoring
mull muws youiiavp uui Dy your own con ; , m,Q . r,.iu. n. 1 him to societv. awakening in his bosrm n
.... i lima ehmi M rr 1 o 1 U A i i 1 -
lift !IPh him tn t0 IrorvL- onrl rrvon ,i , iuv ..v .....v. tuuiuilis HIIWI lUlt icu a-( - .
? ans should always take the part of the ex-
hnrtPr nr onh rAt th.
been harsi they s'houid Vori elm
truth in more mild and winning language,! P m"ldin2 V nd of food, for
but be careful to make the child feel thatitne PleaSJn f theser.se. Come to thy
what was said is true or contains an impor-' "of nl a brute, but as becomes a
tant truth, and intended for the salvation of 8airjt. Never terminate m the sensitire
the soul, and must be attended to. This se- i pleasures, but make use of it to raise thv
cures the parent's co-operation and prayers, 1 heart to God.
and the blessing of God. But if the parent j When thou ha!t eatn sn mnh . .1 .
feels hurt, thinks the child abused, d takes thou Zw lr ft I ' 88 th
its part, the blessing is lost. I tn t! I eXPedlentl or
Never speak in an impatient or fretful Iorf)orne than taken, proceed not a
manner by way of accusing or of findmg more' lest thou be entangled or disturb
fault, but having these faults in mind, tefi j e"'
them kindly how the thing in which they Seek the lawful contentment of any
have failed should have been said or done, j that are about thee, as thou dct thv own
When a child breaks a glass or cup, or land be as glad to gratify them as thv-elf
does any other damage by aecident, it is I so far as it is convenient for them, kill'
well not to say any thing at the time. Make
1 - ,nUuw uc uimucw auu
I wait until you see how the childVwn imind
nloof T
nv " ' Jgfl
tne Dest ot what rannot be mended and
ways avoiding putting the child in slavish
fear.
Never say to a child, " I don't believe what
you say," nor express doubts. If you have
sucn leeungs, keep your own thoughts and
I wait with watchfulness.
Truth will event-
i USJiy be plain.
r . .1 i j 1 , , . ,
bJS3SXftjTWf-
j dren, or allowing them to repeat or tell of
' what they have heard by way of idle talk, is
' impressing on their minds knowledge which
! the wicked heart turns into a sad temptation
which may follow them throueh life.
r A" witch stories and the relation of things
'if" "
i "'1 eiir
or shocking to common feelines. &,
extravagance in expression should be
. - . V .
carefully avoided on the
parent's part, and
disapproved in the child
, mrvri 1 k r v 11 h in 1 s 1 1 siiir miiQiv riT unnr
Never speak evil and suspiciously of your
u-r .i-ii J 1 J
I neighbors before your children : and more
especially never speak to the disparagement
- . . -.
ot their companions or playmates, nor allow
them to speak or write so' to vou. If thprp
are evident defects which the child must
see, mention them by way of caution as
thiriirs nnt tn hp imitator! onA not ,'n enl. n
mr,l tKm K., nf
thin?s not to be imitated, and not in such a
way as to lead the child to think itself su -
' perior.
i All compulsion in making a child attend
1 t0 such dutes, reading or work, as are pecu -
1 t . w
nany unpleasant to it, is a sort ol
teasing
which not only sets the child more nTnin;t
the thing itsell, but against you too. Such That man is a bad preacher in the pul
forcing leads to dissipation of mind, and to ; pit who i3 not a good preacher out of if
discouragements, if not sulky disobedience, and no man in the woild has right to stand
In such cases, parents or sruardians mvinf,j .-m-j, ngnnosiano
' thank themselves" for dull children, and
for all the dislike to the Bible and to various
other books. &c. which are not unfrequently
seen not only in youth but in manhood.
Giving paper to small children to tear for
amusement teaches them to tear books.
' o j
Allowing children to play with fire or a
n?nfhepdaDgerS their Wn Jives and the liyes
Better send children away at prayer-time 1 w ; a , r ,e'T' l . I hat preach
t' an to allow them to play with books, dec. 1 r ahva-VSthe best that answers the
and make a noise. The former is an evil of end 01 ; Prea- hmg; let us therefore go ibrth
absence the latter of thoughtlessness to Pre,achlng Hiie gcspel cf the kingdom.'
uitniseives ana 01 aisturDauce toothers
health. But having seen in some few rasp
the effects of indulgence, I am Jed to believe
that even for the health of the child as well
as for the good of his temper and morals, a
gentle but even and steady government is
betlpr than indnlirpnpp
vv nen a cnna is angry or in a
never speak to him about his soul,
TIT! , , 1
or trv to
impress upon him the tear or the love of, u. . lll6m. were taktn up. Mr U
God. Wait and take another opportunity. 1 Smith said he did not see cny thing to le
Never disappoint the confidence a child gaintd by a re commitment." The ques
places in you, whether it relate to a thing i tion was taken, and the motion lost. The
placed in your care or to a promise. Faith- question then recurred cn Mr Smith's sub
fully and promptly fulfil all such promises, 1 stiiute.
auu siiuw uidi juu may oe connaentiy trust-
ed.
Always give prompt attention to a child
when he speak?, so as to prevent repeated
calls, and that he may give prompt attention
when you call him. Either gratify or deny
ii mi, or suow mm mat nis remarks or re
quests are improper or untimely. The child
who calls Mamma ! Mamma ! Mamma !
without attention, will give no attention
when called.
At table a child should be taught to sit up
and behave in a mannerly manner, and not
allowed to leave his chair or take food with
out asking, or to tease when denied. The
bare expression of a parent's wish at such a
l. . . . i i : .i . l -
! Tainst the crocensitv so common amon
.t ' ... ' .. .."LIIiL" krl.o tV Aw.
I ',Iurcu " n i,Ilu
' The maxim will hold good among children
as among men, tnat we should eai lor the
ttrPTicrth nt thp hnHu nnrl nnt ID niPflsp t ho
j "
those made so by delicacy of taste. i 'J""" "'iho A i n
The practice of allowing children to read , d"n k' l ihTY d. hey virtually in vite
at family prayers is commendable: but this j the drunkard to drmk. If they do, they
privilege should not be granted until the ; perpetuate the inward flame, which is fa
child can keep his place and read without i ul to the drunkard, thev keep open the
,,. , .. . , . ,. ,, e .u
!Teum? anu wun 0111 Ull,c "C,H liylu "'tirearas wntcn tne aruniiaru wiu no
i parent, wno may pronounce u.u i me& w
lner na w,?Fds wr him. f'QinS in.e
nlar.p and Knellinsr words are at direct vari-
ance Wilh the spirit of devotion
L. S.
Taken (rora the Sunday School JournaL
NOTES FOR MYSELF.
Third Selection. . . -When
friends out of love overraluethee,
it concerns thee not to overvalue thyself.
nor to take more than thyfdue, though
they give it
give i.
Have a habit of compassion towards the
uv. uu UUUVI1CW.C UI SI V ivu".u.
oth ,g sufferings, be -deeply imprinted on
thee: that eyerV thought thereof may be
i JVr,rmsed:. Vea.
prerented.-or; instantly suppresseu. yea,
j hate all .disregard to another a misery
AVatrh nmtinet 11 ; 3 ':
. . . . TP . . gne?s ana im.
and shun all motives of unworthy selfish
ness: and see that others be shai ers with
thee in thy pleasant things, and be notcon
tent to have them to thyself alone.
Be not over solicitous for humourinr
thyself in sensitive enjoyments, lut rathtr
suspicious of it, and be atslemious frcm it.
Always mind and do the present duty
Comply with the presmt disp ensaticnj
and make the most of it Thy business
is to please God, and Gcd will provide
for thy comfort.
Lay thy heart to rest in God, for there
is no other rest for the soul to be thought
on. 0
SAUIC
THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY.
Frcm the writings of Rote land Hill.
Every preacher should have these qualifications:-!
A little good rense in his head;
for God do.s net rmnW fnr. i;hr-o, ;
hi
1
1. : - - -
! i:e i.J( w Vl , 7 go . race in
i ' nrari- iUining win do without this,
in r o rv Atnwn 1 1
1 . 1 a l"au preacn atom what he
Knows not and has not. 3 A irood com.
, tent knowledge of the word of God. A
! man must study the things of God and
I W. tr ' l n '
' have reason to thant ?-nJT'. .u
e reason t0 tna"k God that there are
" J 1! .m,any precious helps, gocd com-
! Jt". a otner DooKs which give
abundant information.
' V4 it iui vjuu 11 1 tiki mac n r t si i .
s, ' iiwi auuiiicu mux
with personal holiness. We should
preach by what we are, as well as what
we say.
Better a thousand times to have the sim-
plicity of a Peter then the eloquence of
i Lonus, " we are but made useful to th
1 llllL lu vrnn simplicity and ecd v S'"n.
! xvw vnm- rTTZZT
ISEW" 0Rk STATE TEMPERANCE
! SOCIETY.
! Coniinved.
!
k Dim V ,1 r. t, t T7 L. 1 n
1 The mot.,onS which were laid on the
Gerrit Smith
Mr President, I believe
reua! rlUC.Uon m controversy is this
fc,ia11 thls ociety revive the old pledge as
such, or recommend it, or give any sanc-
. i , . ...
tion to it ? Some of us are prepared to at
tempt to shew, that the circulation of the
old pledge is not only inexpedient, but
, wrong, morally wrong. I am one of these
J who believe it wrong to give any sanction
; to the use of that pledge.
How can the drunkard be reclairred 1
I answer: Not by treating him as he
was wont to be treated of old, with hanh-
uu lJJt7 cai1 lu '.uuMra s ap-
petite for strong drink; and to keep out of
his reach and out of his sight the fatal
rt -e.t i
tempiaucn. ui courge, n tne sodct are to
1 . , . . . i - mi
aown and dnnk and die
But it is objected against this position cf
ours, that fermented J quors are healthfuL
Forthesake of the argument, I will ad
mit. It is said too that the Jews were per
mitted to drink wine and strong drink:
Admitted. It is said that the Savior did
not forbid the use of these inferior drinks.
Admitted. For the sake of argument I
will admit that the vile compounds which
are sold with us under the name of wine
arc iuvuiuv nnu mc uuic juice 01 me
...L' L . 1 Y .
, J me Jews were fe;nel to
nded that all these
to health, or that
ink them. Here
then we take our stand. The use of fer
mented drinks not being essential to health,
and not being commanded by God, we
are bound to give them up on account of
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