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The Christian Sun. FRIDAY, MAY 7,1880. D. B. Dunbar,.Proprietor. Rev. J. Pressley Barrett - - - - Editor. OUR PRINCIPL.KS. -The Lord Jesus Christ is the only Head ol the Church. . _L_ 2. —The name Christian, to the exclusion ol all party, or sectarian names. 3. —The Holy Bible, or the Scriptuies of the Old and New Testament a sufficient rule of faith and practice. 4. —Christian character, or vital piety, the only test of fellowship, or church membership. B.—The right of private judgement and the liberty of conscience, the privilege aud duty ol all. EDITORIAL NOTES. The Sunday-school at Mt. Carmel has been re-organized with Bro. J. C. Johnson, Superintendent. The Ladies Social and Beuevolent Union ofthe Suffolk church is enjoy ing a high degree of prosperity. Itev. E. W. Beale calls again on you to assist the cause of ministerial education. Bo help now. Try to ar range at your next meeting. Rev. M. L. Hurley wishes to know the name or the party who misrepre sents our missionary matters in Wake Co., N. C. Who will tell him ! The name has not been given to ns. The friends of the late Dr. Jeter are preparing to build at Kichmoud College a Memorial Library Hall. Dr. Jeter gave his library to the College. The Memorial Hall ought to be built. Itev. W. E. Hatcher, D. D., is pre paring and will soon publish the bi ography of the late liev. J. B. Jeter, D. D. Dr. Hatcher will do his work well and the book will have a large sale, we predict. Onr old friend aud classmate at college, liev. It. H. Pitt, has been called to the pastorate of the Vena ble St. Baptist Church, liichmend, Ya. When we were in college we re garded him as a young man of fine abilities and really eloquent. “Bob' has our best wishes. The Sunday-school of the Suffolk Cbristiau church was re-organized last week. Maj. D. B. Dunbar was reelected Superintendent and the school goes on in its usefulness. Bro Walker, the pastor is working wet among his people. We were present last Sabbath morning aud night and beard him preach two good sermons, This week blanks have been sen! out to each Sunday-school iu the bounds of the Eastern Virginia Con fere nee for their reports, to be sen! to the Sunday-school Conveutiou tc convene at Antioch Church, Isle oi Wight county, Va., May 28, 29, & 30 1880. Stir your school up, elect dele gates and send them to Antioch al the appointed time. Programme next week. The stockholders of the Sutfoll Collegiate Institute will hold an im portant meeting next Wednesday a the Institute building on Kilby St. commencing iiromptly at 11 o’clocl A. M. A prompt and full attendauci is desired. See Secretary’s notice n the local department, and be sure t< come in person or have your interest represented by some one who may bt present,as the meeting is one of much importance. The North Carolina Conference is fully up to its duty this time. The brethren are to have three District Meetings next fifth Sunday,coinmenc iugou Friday previous. One at Hayes,: Wake county, N. C., one at Pleasant Hill, Chatham county, N. C., and one at Concord, N. C. Now that is work ot the right sort. Brethren, you who have been appointed, be sure to pre pare yourself well aud go. Make these meetings a grand success for the Master’s cause. A letter ti/pn Bre. C. W. Whitmerc of Surry county, Va., tells us of the progress at Union in that, county. This is a noble baud of workers and we do wish them success. They are giving one sixth of their time to the erection of a house of worship. Bro Whitmore says : “If wo had aboul $50 we could get the balance of the material for the house.” Now are there not fifty persons who will sent us *1 each to help these brethren t< get the balance of tbe material neces sary to put up tbe bull of tbe bouse 1 It was near this spot that on Augus! 4th,.1794; Bev. ltice Haggard sugges ted the immortal name Christian at the most suitable name for our organ izatiou, aud Bev. James O’Kelly wit! others l'ollowiug, resolved that tb« name Christian should be the only name we will wear as a church. Eve ry lover of the Christian Churcs ought to be proud of the privilege oi rebuilding a bouse of worship ueai this sacred spot. We will bead the list of tbe *50 party. Who else uow will help. Speak out at ouce as they verv much need help now. Oui young and talented Bro. Newman is • preaching lor these brethren. ECCLESIASTICAL STARCH. Wliat a strange commodity! Strange, and yet there is an abund auee of it—a supply in almost every community. Iu the laundry starch is quit* an important element, but in ecclesiasti cal circles we can see little need of it. Instead of a need we think it is posi tively hurtful, and dangerous wheu it gets a place in the church. We notice some of our exchanges have given the matter atteution of late. Bro. Lafferty of the Richmond Ckri» tian Advocate speaks in bis usual pointed way and says ; “Broad cloth, kid gloves aud gold beaded-canes ore bewitching the successors of the stern men in jeans who spread scriptural holiuess pver these lands.” Broad cloth, kid gloves, aud gold-headed canes 1 Such is the composition of Ecclesiastical Starch. Must it be admitted that such poor stuff as this is iu the way of work for the salva tion of souls J Verily, we fear 1 How much now adays depends on dignity—this sham-dignity, this make-prctence diguity, all of which is like stiff col | lars and bosom, it is supported by the starch it has iu it—ecclesiastical starch at that. Aud this in mauv cases is the basis of character, of Christian character, while piety, deep abiding piety is little considered. Unless a man or womau has this starch shiniugabout them, they staud poor chances in certain circles. If he has a plenty of this ecclesiastical starch, he passes well, notwithstand ing be may be at the same time a swindler, even a thief. This is often the character of people who call them selves lovers of the truth—members of the church. It ought net to be. Dignity which is supported by eccle siastical starch is not worthy of re cognition iu auy.church. We might go farther and say no church ought to be guilty of allowiug this evil a footing among its members. It is full of evil aud hurtful to the bust in terests of the cause of Christ. But let us go further yet. This same evil prevails among the clergy to a great extent. By some slip they have caught up the idea that this ec clesiastical starch is a patent medi cine which will cure the evils arising from their own bad habits. Indeed, many we suspect, imbibe the idea that this pateut medicine will greatly help their social condition. For this reason we have no doubt many have donued the robe of this diguity with tbe vain hope of being lifted higher in the ecclesiastical circle. We think a great mistake is made just here. Christian diguity in its simplicity end purity is a good thing when sea soned with humility, but this abomi nable stuff—this pateut medicine dignity is disgusting. Some ministers bold back from do ing some important work in tbe cburcb, because they think it would be a reflection on their dignity. Ob yes! Certainly it would—of courst jou could not think of doing such £ thing—your iniuisterial garb would bt ruined. Israel found a leader for it! mighty hosts in a shepherd boy, t watcher of the flocks. Of course il would ruiu your ministerial charactei to do so humble a thing as watching the sheep. The Saviour found his firsi preachers among the fishermen o Galilee. Of course you could not dt a thing so humble as catchiug fish Since the time of the disciples tin great lights in the ministry of all de nominations have come up from thf humbler walks of life. Paul was f tent-maker. John Buuyan was £ tinker, and similar cases may be found iu great numbers. The poor, tin humble, the weak, God often chooses as his instruments to accomplish great purposes. Ecclesiastical starch is ofteu a very sad thing both for the church and the world. Broadolotbikid gloves, gold-headed canes, &c., make up much of the stumbling stones which throw so many people intc ruin. We had rather be a tinker and be John Banyan tbau to be Cannon Farrar supported in bis new doctrin al departures by all tbe ecclesiastical starch iu Loudon, liemember the composition of Ecclesiastical starch, is Broadcloth, kid gloves, and gold headed canes, and by all means re member not to put your trust iu any ouch commodity. liev. J. W. Wellons is still at work in tbe Georgia and Alabama Confer euce. Ue speaks of Dr. Smith as s clear-headed man, and a hard stu dent. He says he has more of the old marks of our church, such as should be perpetuated among us, than anj other mau. Bro. Wellons’ health is still feeble. We have a letter from him for the Sun which will appeal next week. Bro. J. M. liollins says under date of May 2: A new Christian Church will he organized at New Hill on tbe fourth Saturday iu this month. He asks an interest in the prayers of God’s people for this work. They have but few members, yet much to do. Can you uot get us one subscriber by June 1 f FAULT FINDING. “It does not take a great deal of re ligion Tor a man to find fault,—I have seen some people who could find fault without any.” I read the above recently in some newspaper aud it is said to have been uttered.by one John Allen, known iu his day, as Campmeetiug John Allen. I admit that fault-finders are not generally found among the most pi ous and consecrated Christians, yet some very good people in many other respects are guilty of this very offen sive siu. Of course 110 one who reads these liues is among the number, in his or her ovvu opinion. But it will do no harm for us to exailiiue oursel ves for it is possible for us to be de ceived about this as well as other things. However the truth,as Camp meeting John Allen uttered it, re mains the same whether you or my self belong to this class of persous or not. It does not as ha says, take a great deal of religion for a man to find fault, and that some people cau find fault without any. I believe one thing, that religion does not make men or women fault-Cutlers. Is it not safe to say, that it is the want of itf A clean heart and a light spirit do not help in the indulgence of this sin. It comes from a corrupt heart. It is one of the fruits of the flesh and not of the Spirit. I am glad my eye saw the saying of >Campmeeting John Allen. There is more truth than poetry in that say ing. Aud dear reader, if you and I should in the future, be tempted to give indulgence to this sin of fault finding of evil speaking, let us re member that we may do this, without a great deal of religiou. Aud also re member the words of the Lord Jesus, who said, “Let him that is without siu first cast a stone at her.” E. W. B. DISTRICT MEETINGS IN THE N. C. AND VA. CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE. Places .-—Hayes’, Wake county, B. C., Pleasant Hill, Chatham county, N. C. and Concord, N. C. Time May 28, 29, 30, 18S0. PROGRAMME I: HAYES’. F HID AY. 1 :00 P.M.—Address on Education, by liev. P. T. Klapp. SATURDAY. 10:X)a.m.—Address on Missions, by l>r. W. T. Herndon. 12:30 P.M.—Dinner. 1 :00 P.M.—Address on Religious Lit erature, by Rev. D. E Jones. SUNDAY. 9 :30 a.m.—Sabbath-school adresse; by Rev. P. W. Alleu tun, . others. Revs. W. H. Franks, J. A. Jones M. L. Winston anil others are expect ed to be present. PROGRAMME II: PLEAS AN I HILL, (Chatham). FUlDAf. 1 :00 p.m.—Address on Education,by Rev. VV. S. Long or Prof VV. W, Staley. SATURDAY. 10:00 a.m.—Address on Missions, by Rev. J. W. Holt. ■ 12:30 p.M.—Dinner. 1 :00 p.M.—Address on Religions Lit eratnre, by S. R. Klapp. SUNDAY. 9 :30 a.m.—Sabbath-school addresses by Rev. C. A. Boon and others. Revs. J. W. Hatch aud A. F. Ise ley are expected to be present. PROGRAMME III: CONCORD. FRIDAY. 1 :00 P.M.—Address on Education, by Rev. D. A. Long. SATURDAY. 10:00 a.m.—Address on Missions, by Rev. M. L. Hnrle.v. 12:30 p.M.—Dinner. 1 :00 p.M.—Address on Religions Lit erature, by Rev. J. W. Pmnix. SUNDAY. 9 :30 A.M.—Sabbath-school addresses by Rev. S. Apple aud oth ers. Revs. It. U. Tiutiiu and A. Apple are expected to be present. \V. G. Clements, Chair. Com. of ArruntjcincuU. NOTICE. Churches which pledged through their delegates lor the support of ministerial education, will please col lect aud forward the amount i(t once to Suffolk or pay it over at the Sun day-school Convention at Antioch. Brethren attend to this matter. The money is needed, and needed now. E. VV. Beale, Agent. In a private dote to us Rev. J. W. Holt says: I am on my second round of quarterly meetings now. Had a good meeting again last Sunday at Hank’s Chapel. It was communion and a large number of communicants came aronud the Lord’s table. Read Bro. Holt’s “Surprise.” TO THE EDUCATED YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. In tlwcchffcrtmii Church, we have n large number of young people, who have left school with distinct ion, ma ny #f the* graduating with houors; and in addition to this number many more will leavo school the present year. To this Class of young people I wish to sky a few words—My young friends, ft starting out in life, remem ber that yon should engage in occu pations and assume positions of hon or and trust, which will reflect credit upon yourselves and the church to which you belong. In selecting a vo cation, be governed by yonr inner most desires and natural taste. Test yonrselvi’s airl see whether your highest, aspirations tend ami follow them. If circumstances should seem against you, do not yield readily. Difficulties have been overcome and can be. Obstacles have always been made stepping stones in reaching the summit of a true lite. Only those who hare climbed into the clearest light, li.tve been crowned with fade less honors. Kernember that the soul mast Im pushed forward with the lof tiest aspirations, before it cau exper ience the grandest possibilities. To become heroes and heroines yen must know what duty is, and dare to do it. Arm yourselves and you will Tie ready for the foe. Bo assured that shields and swords will avail little un less wielded by wise and brave hearts. A divine enthusiasm alone will ena ble you to plant your standard on ce lestial heights. If yon think you are to be greatly assisted by outward cir cumstauces you will lie sadly disap pointed. Books and external aids are necessary equipments but it will not do to rely upon them. A soul energy must push you forward. De pend upon yourselves and the AH wise Father, or you will soon come into mists of disappointment and mire, in bugs of failure. To achieve glory iu any vocation you must de serve it. To write your names among the immortals yon must struggle and achieve. God helps those who help themselves. The noblest characters arc those of self-culture, who have ac quired mental strength through ap plication.and industry. In selecting a profession, you should bear in mind that the end to be reached is growth of character. All true manhood and womanhood rest on this foundation Character expresses the qualities ol head and heart. Character represents soul here and will represent It heie after. Character is the key that, un locks the Building of God, ushering into the Holy of Holies. Truly growth of character is the esseutia work of life. Still many starting out in life, regard leputntion ol the most importance, So f |irV bill for it in ev ery possible way. They are likely tc use policy more .than principle. Suel make fatal mistakes, if they are abb ; to glitter in the sunshine, they art sure to disappear in the storm. They labor more to bo bonoicd Hum to dc honorable service for God uml man Such must lose in the end. They art likely to be self-righteous and concei ted. If they have wrought noble deeds they are almost certain to clap theii hands to self-praise. In church oi slate they are not reliable woCkers. Those who are truly successful in their callings to-day wi|| tell you they have won their positions by earnest, honest endeavor. They have learned that active principles alone build fot the ages. And now my dear young friends, be sure you start light. _ A1 ways lie actuated by pure motives, governed by pure principles, having proper ends in view, and under the blessing of God ylm will succeed, Another letter next week to mu young people. M. L. liiT.-ti.EY. A SUMP .130* Pm’riiiA'K.'), NM O.,) April -JO. IS,SO. / lira, llarrett:—A plea. ;tn t surprise is the most speedy way of gelling n hold upon the affections of any one. The little incidents that meet ns along life’s pathway make np the great sum of human experience.— Those tbat.are of a pleasant charac ter go to increase our cup of pleasure, while those of an unpleasant nature go to fill our cup of sorrow. Aud un less we have cultivated a feeling of gratitude in our hearts we are apt to conclude that our cup of sorrow is about full, while our cup of pleasure is about empty. The more complete the surprise attending an incideut of pleasure, the more direct tho avenue it opens to the heart, aud the more complete the possession of the affec tions which it gains. Such was the nature, and, 1 trust, the effect of the surprise I felt wlieu I came home from school this evening aud Mrs. H. told me to go and look at the flour sack, aud see how lull it wus, aud then at the lard, molasses, sugar, but ter, pickles, hams, money, uud other things which had been brought to her during the day by some of the mem bers of Hanks’ Chapel. Tho surprise was complete, from the fact that I w'as uoat accustomed to such treat ment. Only three persons came to deliver these presents, the rest of my donors are unknown. I hereby ten der my thanks to the kind friends who have, by this act, won a place in my warmest affections, and, at the same time, encouraged me to go for ward iu the work of preachiug the gospel. 1 pray that they may fiilly realize the truth of the scripture, “It is more blessed to give than to re ceive,” in this act of kindness towards their humble pastor. J. W. H. SCRAPS. —When my aitides will do more good in the waste basket than iu the columns of the Sun, let them go to the waste basket.—-V. Only a few talk that way and they are like an gel’s visits, few and far between— most of them want their articles to be published—and sometimes they are careful to instruct the editor to pub lish just as written. —A pastor said to us, the other day : “My people love me, I believe; but seme of them seem determined never to give any intimation of it.” If yon only knew what a joy it would be to yom pastor if you would stop a moment after the sermon aud take him by the hand and ask after bis family and say some kind word, you would do it.—Religion* Herald. How many pastors such a course, on the part of their members, would greatly encourage. Let him know occasion ally that you really love him. —“It is disagreeable,” says one, “to canvass for subscribers and to peddle books.” We are not talking of what is agreeable, or disagreeable, but of what is useful—of what our people need.—Dr. Haygood in the Wesleyan. Golden thought, and'it ought to have a frame of silver iu the heart of every preacher. We are not working for what is agreeable or disagreeable, but for what is useful, for what the people need. —We heard a Christian, who ought to know better, speak, the other day, of everlasting life as a thing that he hoped iu the distant future to attain. Christ says we have it uow ; that “je that believeth on me hath everlasting life.” We have it uow as surely as we shall have it one hundred years to come, and we shall never lose it.— Religious Herald.—Uow can you as sert we who have everlasting life shall never lose it,when St. Paul says : “But 1 keep under my-body and bring it into subjection lest that by any means, when I have preached to oth ers I myself should become a cast away. Did not Paal have u doubt on this point J — In Persia, a Mohammedan who professes Christianity runs the risk of assassination, aud the Jews are hated with peculiar bitterness. How many in America would be willing to run such a risk for Christ's sake. PROF. MANGUMS LECTURE. CAUSES OF SKEPTICISM. 1. Some may be constitutional doubters—wanting in the power to form clear conceptions of truth and to realize the force of convictions. 2. Many are directly educated in the lino of skepticism. * 3. Many are made skeptics by un fortunate associations. 4. Somo by reading infidel works at an early age. 5. Some by the prevailing spirit in the society in which they mingle. C. Some by what they deem cruel or preposterous tenets in religious creeds. 7. Some by mistaking false state ments for true, as to the teaching of the Bible. 8. Some by the gross inconsisten cies and violations of the right by professed disciples and by whole churches. 9. Skepticism is sometimes caused by self-conceit—the persuasion that it indicates extra taleut. 10. It is ofteu the result of sheer wickedness—depraved taste—bitter hostility to the spirit and require ments of the Gospel—desire to find a pretext for ungodly or vicious living —the effort to lull the conscience in to approval of indulgence that is for bidden by the word of God. Men doubt because they are unwilling to believe; and they are unwilling to believe because believing would in terfere with the propensities of their carnal uature. 11. It is often only apparent—not real but pretended—for a long while the mind that professes it being troubled with distressing doubts as to the reasonableness aud honesty of its own professed doubts. By the mind’s partiality for proofs against the Bible ; aud opposition to proofs in favor of the Bible—the former strengthen and the latter weaken— until truth seems to be error and er ror seems to bo truth. This is in strict harmouy with the laws ol the human soul. 12. Skepticism is often caused and maintained by the mind dwelling purposely on what it regards the ob jections—the difficulties connected with the theory of inspiration of the Bible; while the many and the migh ty evidences supporting that theory are carefully slighted or even oppos ed. E. E. Pouter. Chapel Mill, N. C. A MISTAKE—A_WISE DECISWN. My son, seek a country. Macedon is nnworthy of the*,—Phillip to Alex ander. Bat Phillip wa? mistaken. Mace Ion was as worthy of Alexander ns Al sxander was of Macedon, Alexander lid right to love his conutry, and to levote all his powers of mind and hotly to her interest; for to her, tin ier God, he wns indebted for what lie was. Her fertile soil bad given him birth and sustained his life, and :ier scenery and her people had iu ipired him with that lofty ambition which astonished and delighted bis lather. The fame of Alexander is as much indebted to the muscle, nerve and courage of his celebrated Macedonian phalanx as is the fame of Macedol: to the tidents, courage and ambition of her fflustrions son. Had Alexander followed the advice of his father, it is next to certaiu that his name would uever have illnmiuated the pages of history as it has done or been sur rounded with such a halo of military glory. l In deciding to continue laitntni to the mother who had borne, nour ished and educated him, to sink or swim, rise or fall, live or die with Macodon, Alexander discovered liis greatness. Had Alexander been soft headed and ialse hearted, he would have followed the advice of Philip. His father’s compliments would have stimulated 'uis vanity and pride, and, instead of,putting foilli the neiessa ry efforts to elevate himself and country, he would have sought, aud sought in vain, i ievalion at (lie hands of others. Young man, lake the le.-smi. bliMiX. THOUGHTS FOR Tht YOUNG. ‘•The Km if (icd came into the world lo seek and to save that wli'cb was lost.” Luke IS): 10. lie Teiisible of your sinful, lost bunion w itkyi.1 Him. Oh!m"iive ffas’e loyom saviour, to ail His demand* and tukt Him ns offered in the gospel, in all offlees. Kndeavor lo be truly ami thoroughly religious, and be not dis eournged at ditlieullies. God’s gt.iee shall bo sufficient for your help; His promise shall be your sweet encour ageinent; peaeo of conscience Slid coin mu moil with God shall he yours The trouble and pains of life shall be but short, while your reward shall be glorious-and eternal. Kemeinber the words of the Apostle, when religion calls you to self denial and suffering “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, shall work out foi us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” 2 Cor. 4: 7. “If we suffer with Christ1, we shall also reign with Him.” 2 Tun. 2: 12. And “The sufferings of this present life are nol worthy to be compared wiih tlie glory which shall be revealed.” Pom. 8: 18 -Also, “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through tlie riveis, they shall nol overflow thee: when thou walkesl through the lire, thou shalt not be burned ; neither shall the flame kin die upon thee: for I am the Lord thy God, the holy One of Israel, thy Sav iour."” Isa. 43: 2-3. Never are we more joyiul than when we deny om joy lor Christ's sake. And il‘ these arguments will not prevail, then con sider, that all the pains and difiicul ties of religion will be found iu the end far more tolerable than hell.— Devote your tender years, or first days to heating God and your loving Saviour. Youth, remember, the first fruits are to bo offered to Him, Yes, the green ears of your youth should be cairied to his sanctuary. Think it not sad that the vain delights and sinful pleasures of youth should be lost; you shall but exchange them for spiritual delights, which are fai more excellent and lasting. The joy of the Holy Ghost, the rejoicing of a good conscience, communion with God, the sense of His love and the hope of heaven, are far better than the pleasures of sin, and will more than recompense your loss of youth ful and carnal delights. Aud consid er this seriously, that none have usu ally more comfort in their souls than those who are willing to lose theii sinful comforts for God and theii soul’s sake. Keinember that you must give an accouut to God how you speud your youth, as well as your old age. Cousider, young as you are. how many years are already spent; aud what account are you able to give to God of them ! One day spent in sin is too much ; and the sins of one hour deserve a hell. Young friends, you will soon be dead and gone.— (Life’s bright morning wi 11 soon be noon, aud noon will soon be the time when*the sun will sink behind the far western bills of life’s short jour uey. Yet the thoughts of sin remind you seriously of your account to God. Youth, your call tb God’s bar may be next. Are you ready T Think often vfliat use of your time may be best accounted for to God ; and so spend your younger days, as you will wish you had spent them when you come to die aud be judged. Suppose God j should call you away suddenly ; what sentence could you expect from Him T Youtbj are you ready, if the bride grooiu should now come f Matt. 25:6. It will be no excuse at judgment, if you be found in your sine, to say, Lord, I was but youug. He that is old enough to sin, is old enough for hell. You cannot make sure of God’s lore and an iuterest in Christ too soon. Consider those children in scripture who are commended for their early piety. Samuel was minis tering te God in his childhood. 1 Sam. 2 : 18. Josiuh had a tender heart for God in his childhood. 2 Kings 22: 19. Childreu sang hosan nas to Christ. Matt. 21: 15. Timo thy was a saint betimes. 2 Tim. 3:15. And let these children be your pat tern. The youug disciple J was the loved disciple. God takes great de light in an early convert. All your life is due to God; let Him therefore have all that still remains, and beg His pardon that any of it has been denied. liepeutance is easiest in youth. »iu is less rooted, Satan not so fortified, grace not so much slight ed, tho Spirit not so much grieved and the conscience not so much hard ened. 13e sure, therefore, to give God your youth, ltesolve now to be seriously religious. Now is the time to beg for the pardon of your sins and the spirit'of holiness; and through tno generality oi youtu take another course, yet be not swayed by the multitude and carried down the stream towards hell; let them go— you shall have better company. The saints of God will love you, the an gels of God will guard yon and the pi ( Sent e of God himself shall he with Jon. And if you tin-! yourself still inclined to lie as the most are, aud to do as ihe most do, consider that yon. cannot have that pleasure in si» which others may. You have had a good education and good instruction; your conscience ha». t,eei, more awak ened ’ „.j|| M()t suffer you to enjoy ilie pleasures of sin as others who are more ignorant, and worse educated may. Youth, remember conscience and lime will mix gall with your hon ey; alien yon go to prayer, in the evening, upon your lied, when alone and retired, or in tho dark, it will lean sad lectures to you, and make you review your past delights with bittorness. Labor, therefore, to ap prove yourself to God in youth ; aud though others may condemn yon, yet God, from whose mouth alone you must live or die, will acquit and jus tify you. Youth, be cautious of the pursuits of life; for in youth is the time when evil habits are contracted, yes, it is the time when the seeds of unrighteousness are sown, in middle age they are grown, in old ago audl death they are reaped. And if y»u are in your sins you may cry like the sailor did in the hour of death, “Teo late! too late ! too late!” Young man “look not upon tho wine when- it is red,” for the Bible says no drunkard shall enter into the kingdom of heaven. Can a man take coals into his bosom and his clothes not be burned f There aro laws and penalties which he cau neither annul nor evade. As a man sowetli, so must he reap. Of thorns he cannot gather tigs, nor of bramble bushes can lie gather grapes. Ho who eats tho fruit of his own way must be filled with his own devices. He who drinks poison must feel the effects of poison. The reason why the incautious ,yontl) had unhappily form ed this appetite, went on, step by step, with increasing velocity, to the drunkard’s grave. Young ladies, be ware of young men who drink intoxi cating liquors; for there is no happi - ness around the fireside of a drunkon husband. Some young men conoeal their drinkiug and deceive many. Beware of the ball room, for it is not the place for a Christian to visit the congregations of the ungodly and sinners, “Therefore the ungodly shall! not stand in the judgment, nor sin ners in the congregation of the righteous.” Psai. 1: 5. You cannot be a child of God and a child of the devil at the same time. Remember that God’s spiritual blessings are sel dom received at the ball-room; but fascination and duplicity are devel oped there. Young people do not go to these places, for you gain not the blessings of God when the heart is engaged in the service of Satan,— Young men beware of the gambling table, for it is a dangerous place. Bo" not get into these evil habits whilst you are young and when you become old you will not have them to encoun ter. Youug people shun the very ap pearance of evil in every shape while your heart is,young and teuder, and as you grow older, ask God’s grace t» pass from salvatiou’s current stream into your heart. Then old age will come, aud by and by your journey will be ended, aud you will go to your loug expected home of happiness.— Now, in conclusion of this advice, let me persuade you to consider that a forsaking of sin wbeu you are ino?b capable of pleasure or honor by if, aud a turning to God when you are - most capable of enjoying the world, will clearly evince- the truth of your conversion. So that a timely conversion to God iu youth, as it is most easy, so it is least questionable; for it now appoars that God is loved for Himself, apd Ohiist is preferred above the flesh, aud grace above the sweetest delights of the world. "£• S. B. Klapp. Big Falls, N. C.