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that city, 205 teachers, and 73 scholars, had united themselves with the church. And in this city (Boston) it is known that of the additions made to our churches during the last eight years, a considerable and continually increasing proportion have been from among the teachers and scholars of our Sabbath Schools. And similar have been their fruits in country places. In the account of a revival in the State of New York, several years since, it was stated, that of thirty-five who were hopeful sharers in the work, twenty-nine belonged to the Sabbath School. of one hundred who united with a church in another place, in the course of a single year, ninety-eight had enjoyed the blessings of Sabbath School instruction." In 1825, a member of a church in New Jersey, wrote,"About one hundred young persons have," since the establishment of our schools, "been united to the church, who, after considerable investigation it was concluded, have all been, in some way or other, connected with the Sabbath Schools of the congregation, either as teachers or scholars. We may add to this about thirty persons of color, who have received religious instruction in some of the Sunday Schools, and have made a profession of religion." In 1828, a clergyman in one of the towns of Massachusetts, said he was confident that every individual who was in his first Sabbath School, was then a member of his church. And that while some, during a recent revival, were hopefully converted from every other house in the vicinity, one large family of children, whose father, (a member of the church,) refused to let them attend the Sabbath School, (saying he could give instruction enough at home,) was passed by without a single trophy of renewing grace." The report of the Massachusetts Union for 1828, states, "In sixty-nine schools, 348 teachers, and 248 scholars have publicly professed their faith in Christ during the last year; besides very many who hope they have exercised

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faith in his atoning blood, but have not yet publicly espoused his cause." In another year they report, "380 teachers and 237 scholars added to the church." report of the Massachusetts Sabbath School Society for 1835 states, that 225 teachers and 1,409 scholars had made a public profession of religion during the year. In the next annual report 173 teachers and 1,444 scholars are mentioned as uniting with the church on that year. The report of the American Sunday School Union for 1828, after remarking that very few of the reports received from auxiliaries, mention the number of teachers and scholars who have made a profession of religion in the past year, adds, "the number of the former actually reported is 1,269, and of the latter 909; which being added to those before reported, makes 7,659." "But we believe this," the managers subjoin, "is not one fourth of the teachers and pupils, who after their connection with Sabbath Schools, have been taught by the Holy Spirit, and publicly professed their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ."

From the above facts, it appears that the Holy Spirit has remarkably set his seal upon the institution of Sabbath Schools. We have the most abundant testimony to their blessed effects. Revivals of religion follow in their train. They replenish the churches, and furnish a multitude of young men for the service of pastors and missionaries. "It is said that of the missionaries who have gone forth from Great Britain to the heathen, nineteen-twentieths became pious at Sabbath Schools; and that of the evangelical ministers in England who are under forty years of age, more than two thirds became pious at Sabbath Schools. The celebrated Dr. Morrison, missionary in the vast empire of China, who has recently translated the whole Bible into Chinese, a language spoken by the largest associated population on the globe, became pious at a Sabbath School." At a Sabbath School also,

the first religious impressions were made upon the minds of the Rev. Messrs. Henderson and Patterson, who have wrought such wonders on behalf of the Bible cause. Under a conviction of the salutary effects of these institutions, the pirate Gibbs exclaimed a short time before his execution, "Sabbath Schools would have saved me from the gallows; but they were fifteen years too late for me." What multitudes are now suffering the horrors and anguish of hell, who might say, "If we had enjoyed Sabbath School instruction, it would have saved us from our awful perdition, but they were established too late for us." That this Christian enterprise is one of the most efficient instruments, chosen of God for the advancement of his kingdom, is the uniform feeling and acknowledgment of the friends of Christ; and it is countenanced and sustained by all the different evangelical denominations of Christians. The wise, the good, and the patriotic, have espoused this cause, which promises blessings, great and glorious. "No man," said Chief Justice Marshall, “estimates more highly than I do, the real value of the Sabbath School institution, or the intrinsic value of the object it pursues. I am much, very much gratified at the success which has thus far attented its philanthropic, meritorious and well directed labors." Governor De Witt Clinton of New York, said, "the institution of Sabbath Schools, is one of the three levers by which the moral world is to be moved."

Such is the importance of Sabbath Schools; and from them no one should withhold his influence. The Lord in his providence is addressing parents, ministers and instructers, especially Sabbath School teachers, in the language of the daughter of Pharaoh, "Take these children and nurse them for me, and I will give thee thy wages"-the salvation of souls shall be thy hire. Let it never be said of those who manage this institution, "They did run well for

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a time;" but rather, that they are steadfast, immovable, always abounding in this work of the Lord." Let the solemn asseveration of Jesus Christ, "No man having put his hand to the plough and looking back is fit for the kingdom of God," urge them to increased exertions. Noble was the resolution made in the year 1830, "That the American Sunday School Union in reliance upon divine aid, will within two years establish a Sunday School in every destitute place, where it is practicable, throughout the valley of the Mississippi." This measure which warranted the most determined, vigorous and liberal efforts, has been prosecuted with a zeal correspondent, in a good measure, with the magnitude and importance of the enterprize, and most happy results have followed. Such efforts must still be continued. A Sabbath School must be established in every village and hamlet in the land. There are in this country at least four millions and a half of children and youth who ought to receive Sabbath School instruction from week to week. How important that this work be sustained. In the language of one of the most distinguished members of our national legislature, "If our country would render her Union perpetual, if she would elevate to a lofty height the pillars of her fame, and place herself permanently above all other nations of present and of all other times, she must draw her example from the Divine Being, and take little children in her arms, and bless them by pouring into their infant minds the lessons of early and effectual instruction."

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Patriots, Christians, Ministers of the most High God, the alternative is before you. Employ the means to enlighten and sanctify the nation, and it is saved; neglect them, and it is lost. The instrument of your country's salvation is at your command, and the responsibility of its failure or success, rests upon you."

Appendix G.

DISSERTATION VIII.

PROMOTION OF TEMPERANCE.

"Ar the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder." Such are the effects of intemperate drinking, as described by the pen of inspiration. Who then will not proclaim, as with the voice of seven thunders, in the monitory language, "Touch not; taste not; handle not!" Who will not adopt the motto, TOTAL ABSTINENCE FROM

THE USE OF ARDENT SPIRITS-TOTAL ABSTINENCE FOREVER!

I. But why abstain from the use of ardent spirit?

1. The expense attending the use of it is a reason for abstinence. This is enormous. From authentic documents it appears, that the sum of money expended for ardent spirits, consumed in the United States, amounts, annually, to at least fifty millions of dollars. This melancholy fact is fully established by ascertaining the quantity of ardent spirit which is annually distilled in our country, and which is annually imported, and also the quantity which is annually exported; and by considering what remains after exportation, as actually drank in the country. This it would seem is a fair way of calculating with

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