conduct of the 'Samaritan' towards the man who fell among the thieves, is enough to prove who our neighbor' is., The Samaritans, who taught to consider the Jews as enemies,' and hence the woman questioned Christ why he asked her for water.' The Samaritan proved a nurse, a servant, and benefactor, by providing an asylum, and taking him to the Inn, paying the expenses, without expecting any reward from man. And the command was, 'go, and do thou like wise,'-But if a man doth not love his brother who he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?' Again, If a man seeth his brother stand in need, and give not wherewithal to supply his wants; how dwelleth the love of God in him? Therefore we are commanded to 'love in deed and in truth, and not in word, and in tongue only. Consequently, to say be ye warmed and be ye clothed,' and like the Priest and Levite, pass by on the other side,' with perfect neglect or composure, is a departure from the 'Law of Nature,' and the Moral Law,' and the 'Rule of Practice,' seeing our rights and wants, duties and obligations are equal in both LAWS and in the Rule! ty disqualifies them for a Divine inheritance. hence there must be two classes of different states and dispositions of heart. And of course on the principles of moral justice,' they must have different sentences and rewards from a Righteous Judge. How then can it be said to them agreeable to truth, in that day of final retribution, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you. For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat, I was thirsty and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in; naked, and ye clothed me; sick and in prison, and ye came unto me and visited me; inasmuch as ye did it unto one of the least of these, ye did it unto me: provided they have never been in the spirit of doing such things to the people of Christ, for his SAKE? The rights and obligations of all men are equal; and so their exposures, and dangers, and necessities, and reverses of fortune, and hence the golden rule of practice, as ye would that others should do to you, do ye even so to them,'--for the objects of distress are the Representatives of the Lord Jesus-therefore as they are sent to prove our love to Christ, a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, We are to prove our Faith and Love to given to one of his little ones, shall not lose Christ, by walking in the light and keeping its reward; and when done from duty and His commandments; and hence the injunc- love to Christ, will be so acknowledged by tion, as ye have received Christ Jesus the him in the day of judgment, and is as acceptaLord, so walk ye in him.' And thence our ble to the Lord as if it had been done to the actions, flowing from 'FAITH' and 'LOVE,' are person of Christ. For God looketh at the the evidences or fruits of faith-hence said heart, and judgeth according to our intentions; James, show me your faith without works, therefore he that confesseth me before men, and I will show you my faith BY my works.' him will I confess,' said Jesus, before my Then he makes mention of two, who were Father and his holy angels! And for every justified by works flowing from faith, and idle word that man shall speak, he shall give adds, as the body without the spirit is dead, an account thereof in the day of judgment,' so faith without works is dead also,'-there--and 'by thy words thou shalt be JUSTIFIED fore, we conclude that a man is justified by -and by thy words thou shalt be condemned,' works and not by faith only. Matt. xii. 36, 37. Let it ever be remembered, that faith will never be called in question in the day of Judgment; there will not be any need for faith then, because Christ, who then will be our Judge, will have given up the mediatorial kingdom to the Father, and faith will be brought to sight. But the virtue of all our deeds will then be put to the trial, what spirit they were of; and mankind will be rewarded according to their works,' or 'the deeds done in the body, whether they be good or bad. Therefore man is called to devote all his time, soul, body, and substance, to the love and service of the Lord Jesus Christ in this world, if he would stand acquitted in the day of accounts! Of course, objects of distress are to be attended to, and not barely those of our own household, though they ought not to be neglected; but objects of charity should be sought out. I do not say, that such as are able to wORK, and will not, should receive, nor the man that will take your charity to buy spirits and get drunk—because to give to Those who put away the evil of their such, instead of its being a charity, it is hirdoings, and wash in the fountain for sin, and ing or paying for their idleness and wicked have made their robes white in the blood of conduct, and encouraging them to persevere the Lamb,' having continued to take up their in evil. But it would be better to give to ten cross daily, and follow after him by denying impostors, than to deny one real object of themselves,' will stand acquitted; but those distress. Therefore remember the good Sawho will not have Christ to reign over them,' maritan, Go and do thou likewise, if you but lead a life of rebellion; the non-conformi-profess to be a follower of Christ, lest you hear the sentence, 'depart,' with these pierc-|istered in the removal of societies corrupted ing words—I was sick, hungry, thirsty, a through moral evil,' who are incorrigible, stranger, naked and in prison, and ye neither and unworthy of a political existence, proves visited, nor fed, nor gave me drink, nor cloth- a mercy to rising generations. And such reed me, nor took me in; inasmuch as ye did volutions will continue, until it appears whose it not unto one of the least of these, ye did it right it is to reign, and his kingdom come, not unto me-depart ye cursed, into everlast- and reign over all! The sword of the Lord ing fire, prepared (not for man) but for the is drawn out; and the five scourges of the devil and his angels.' Matt. xxv. 41, 42, 43, Almighty are abroad in the earth; and Oh! and 45. For those only who have washed that the people would learn Righteoustheir (not Christ's) robes, and made them ness!!! white in the blood of the Lamb, will stand before the throne of God.' Rev. vii. 14, 15, Isaiah i. 17. Zach. xiii. 1.— Therefore attend to the Two LAWS and the rule! CONCLUSION. 6 'Personal Rights' are by virtue of 'existence.' Social Rights' by virtue of being a member of Society. Moral Rights' by virtue of Moral obligation to the Moral governor. Equality and independence being the Law of Nature.' from them, government should spring by delegation and representation. But from assumption sprang tyrannical governments. And religious establishments by Law,' founded on ignorance and false Moral obligation,' was imposed on the world, to answer the purposes of ambitious usurpers. Hence arose the Papal Power,' as man was not suffered to think, and judge, and practise for himself: but the nonsense of others must be believed before his own senses; which produced the seas of blood,' which flowed by the intolerant hand of persecution! At length Light' broke in! Common sense' waked up, and embraced a new theory of 'Philosophy,' both in Nature,' and Divinity! The Old World being changed, did not admit of a general and thorough reform; hence America was the only place, both in the Political and Natural World, that opened a fair prospect for a beginning. And such as began to think, and to judge, and to act for themselves, and felt the spirit of independence and equality of man, which is the law of nature,' arose from their depressed state, and felt the spirit of enterprize. They flew to the wilderness' of America, pregnant with the spirit of freedom in embryo, in their emigration, which then laid the foundation, and still marks the outlines of our national character. 6 Moral virtue came by revelation, and is enjoyed by inspiration in the heart, called restraining grace.' Hence the necessity of a moral social compact. Abraham and his successors formed the beginning of the true Church of God; through whose succession the promised Messiah came. The Jews are a standing monument of the just dispensations of Divine Providence. Justice, when admin A cause of a cause, is the cause of the effect also which that cause produces. And hence, those who injure others by slander or misrepresentation, are responsible for all the consequences attending it; and must answer it before the SUPREME JUDGE of the world! By what right or authority may one person, or a body of men, raise a persecution against another? It is not authorised in the records of Christ, either by his commands' or his 'example.'-And of course, such a right or power was never ‘delegated' or sanctioned by him. Man could not bestow the right, because he does not possess the authority to do it; unless it be 'assumed,' which is an unjust tyranny. PERSECUTION,' for differences of opinion and modes, &c. in religion, is an ‘ANTI-CHRISTIAN SPIRIT; and is contrary to every rule of right,' and repugnant to every moral obligation; and of course it is a violation of the LAW OF NATURE,' as well as of the 'MORAL LAW,' and of the RULE OF PRACTICE.' Of course, 'natural and moral justice' must condemn it. Those people who usurp the liberty to attack the absent character of others, in an unjust manner, to weaken their influence by destroying their good reputation, and sinking them into contempt in public estimation; rejoicing at their misfortune and calamity, as if a very great victory was gained, do not know what spirit they are of! It would be well for such persons to study the law of nature,' with the Moral Law,' and reconsider them by comparing them with the Rule of Practice,' examining their own SPIRIT and conduct, and then see how they agree and comport together, according to LOVE and UNION, which is enjoined by the gospel of Jesus Christ. For if the PRACTICE flows from an unjust and an unhallowed spirit of jealousy, from ambition, pride, and self-will, the SOUL is surely destitute of that heavenly principle,' that noble mind,' which was in Christ; and which was designed to reign in the Heart and Practice of His Followers, to be made manifest in their spirit and tempers; and shine forth in their example continually. hence they are to be called the light of the world,' and as a city set on a hill which can And not be hid. And it would be proper for such persons as those to attend to Luke xi. 35th, with the context. And Matt. vii. 2, &c. as a looking-glass. Therefore let all those who name the name of Christ, be careful to depart from iniquity, and never take the 'devil's tools,' with which to do the Almighty's work. laborers into the harvest; then oppose both the work and the means, which the wisdom of God is pleased to make use of to accomplish it. God doth work and accomplish great and important ends, by simple means, which are noble and worthy of himself, to exhibit his finger, hand, or arm,' of Power and Wisdom to mankind; whilst his mercy and goodness is magnified, and his justice displayed to the most ordinary understanding. And thus, out of the mouth of BABES and sucklings God will perfect praise! But said one, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and we forbad him, because he followed not us.' Why do you forbid him? He followed not with us.' Wherein does he differ? In name, mode The apostle rejoiced, that the Gospel was and opinion. But do you believe he is a preached; and even if Christ was preached good man, and that the essence of the matter by those who were of different ******** he is in him? O yes, but he followeth not did rejoice. Therefore forbid not those whom with us. Take care! forbid him not! God hath sent to preach the Gospel of HIS The lowest sense in which one can be sup- dear SON, lest you be found fighting against posed to cast out devils in the name of Christ,' God, and it cause you tears of sorrow and reis to be instrumental in the hands of Christ pentance when it is too late. For the cause by preaching the Gospel to the AWAKENING is the Lord's, and the Eternity of mankind is and conversion of sinners, from the errors of connected therewith, and hangs upon it; and their ways, to serve the Living GOD. Now he that sees the sWORD coming, and blows if such fruit evidently appears, and it be mani- not the trumpet-the man is taken away in fest that the pleasure of the Lord prospers in his iniquity, but his blood or soul is required his hand, who durst set himself up as an in- at the Watchman's hand! Therefore the quisitor general? and as the accuser, witness, Gospel is to be spread into all nations, and judge, and jury, to condemn such as being preached to every creature,'-and the Minisnothing, but shameless intruders and most dar-ters, i. e. Servants, should be instant in seaing impostors? But he followeth not us!' Hark! hear what the Master saith-forbid him not; for there is no one who shall do a miracle in my name, that can readily speak evil of me; for he that is not against you, is for you.' It is not enough barely to say, I will let him alone; for there is no NEUTER in this war! Therefore, if you are a follower of Christ, you must prove your love to him, according to your ability. For he that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. And in the day of final decision, you will hear the sentence, inasmuch as ye did it NOT unto one of the least of these, ye did it not unto ME. Depart,' &c. Consequently, that the cause of Christ be not hindered, but that his gospel take an universal spread, instead of being actuated by a short-sighted, mean, sinister, low, contentious party spirit, we should have a heart full of love to God and man, to expand the mind with that 'Charity which never faileth, and thinketh no evil, but suffereth long and is kind, is gentle, and easy to be intreated.' And look at the universal or most extensive GOOD; and encourage such means and institutions as are most likely to accomplish the most noble ends and purposes to mankind. And hence, not like the Jews, who long looked with expectation for the Messiah, and when he came, rejected him. Or, as some others, who pray to God to revive his work, and send forth more son and out of season, to reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long suffering,'-and swell the cry, THY KINGDOM COME,' that 'more laborers may be sent into the harvest and many run to and fro, and knowledge be increased; that people may be informed, and turn from their idols;-Satan be bound, that the nations be deceived no more; but the house of the Lord be established in the top of the Mountain, and exalted above the hills, and all nations flow unto it; when the Wolf and the LAMB shall dwell together, and the Leopard shall lie down with the Kid. The Watchmen shall see eye to eye; and the knowledge of the Lord shall cover the earth as the waters do the sea." When they shall not hurt nor destroy in all the holy mount; the Nations learn war no more; when the light of the Moon shall become as the light of the Sun; and the light of the Sun shall become sevenfold, as the light of seven days. And then the vice of superstition, and the barbarity of IGNORANCE and Tyranny will hide their deformed faces, being swept with the besom of destruction from the human family. 'Natural Evil' is the effect or consequence of Moral Evil.' And ignorance, superstition and tyranny, with impositions and wicked laws, have been and still are the chains by which 'social privileges' are curtailed. They are the means also, which have brought what is called 'Natural Evil,' as the necessary consequence of Moral Evil," upon so ANALECTS UPON NATURAL, SOCIAL, AND MORAL PHILOSOPHY. General information, and the spread of 'Moral Virtue' are a necessary antidote to such obnoxious PRINCIPLES; that the 'moral faculty may be repaired, and peace and righteousness reign in every clime.* And ciety, in the different ages and nations of the | be amiss for all the well-wishers of Zion, to world, which hath been and still is such a watch the openings of Providence, for the furtherance of truth, and the spread of knowledge curse to the world of mankind! valuable to society among mankind. provided some suitable point should some day be taken on the Isthmus, which connects the NORTH and SOUTH of the NEW WORLD' now probably held in reversion, as a mercy to rising generations, to be a Theatre, for great things to be displayed, worthy of its AUTHOR, and there should be the proper arrangements made for the spread of the true While inventions are increasing, and the arts and sciences are improving, it may not * The "CONSTITUTION" of the United States was framed by a delegated "CONFEDERATION," who were chosen by the people for that purpose. The Constitu- knowledge through the whole world. How tion, when framed, was recommended by the Confederation to the different states-each of which voluntarily received it by their own proper legislative and sovereign authority, whose officers were chosen by the people for that purpose-all of which procedure is agreeable to natural justice, arising from the CREATOR'S "law of nature Which shows the FEDERAL union deduced from DEMOCRATIC principles-which exhibits the difference between six and half dozen, each state reserving to itself the power to govern its own policy-which shows that Congress cannot legislate on slavery in the South, or upon the Yankee law religion in the North, of course they are "STATE" instead of national crimes, existing before we became a nation, when under the k ***! long a space could be required to circumnavi- Buckingham County, Virginia, A JOURNEY FROM BABYLON TO JERUSALEM, OR THE ROAD TO PEACE. FROM THE FIFTH EDITION. THE Journey of Life is an important] theme. All mankind are equally interested in it; and the happiness or misery of every individual, necessarily depends upon it. TIME may be considered as the road, and every day may be compared to a mile, cutting off some part of the distance! ETERNITY is the country to which all are travelling and sleeping or waking, they progress with unremitting speed. CHILDHOOD and YOUTH is the morning of life; the perfection of manhood is the meridian; and the declension of age may be called the Evening Shades-when the Sun is lowering in the western sky, and sable glooms prevail ! Sensible existence excites reflection-whence inquiries come! Casting a look in different directions, and, behold! NATURE, with all her parts, and their relative concomitants, presents to view, in an impressive and august mode! The mind, which constitutes the man, is ever an inquirer, in search after truth; when properly employed upon a noble theme! Sensations of different kinds excite their peculiar inquiries, and the mind on reflection, seeks for names, fitted to the nature of things; intending to employ them, in its investigation of CAUSES and EFFECTS! An INQUIRER, observing Day and Night, Seed-time and Harvest, Summer and Winter, Months and Years, to succeed each other in their turn, finds himself asking this important question; Where am I, and whence the origin of all these things? The Experience of Grace,' should be connected with the Journey of Life; as in Eternity, there are two places of destination, the states of which are very different both in their Truth, sometimes is 'self-evident, and can nature and enjoyment-one being attended admit of no doubt, being an object of sense ; with ineffable pleasure, the other with weep-but at other times, Truth is more latent; and ing, wailing and gnashing of teeth! can only be inferred from circumstantial As one of the human family upon the great things. In the first case, the evidence receivJourney of Life; travelling the road of time to eternity; I am now upon the way, more than twelve thousand miles are already gone over. The morning of life is passed away. The clock strikes twelve; and the evening shades will soon come on apace. ed is positive knowledge,' but the latter is only FAITH' in the solution of queries. Hence the difference between the terms KNOWLEDGE and FAITH. The first refers to things present, which are grasped by sense; the latter alludes to absent things, which always admits of dispute. The Sun is the centre, and all the Host around both of a first and second order, and their Eclipses and Conjunctions are calculable to a Mathematical demonstration. Hence a few degrees East and North of the Metropolis of Columbia; in the third Planet from the Sun in rotation; on the Terraqueous Theatre |