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ONE LORD, ONE FAITH. ONE B APTI8 M"—EPHE8IA N8 IV: 5. SERIF COLUMBIA, S. C WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1870 OLD SERIES, VOL. V report, whether mow will hear or a forbear, the e fleetest minister not only a cries i “Woe U am. If ! preach not I the Gospel," hot his happinem pres- l ent and fhtore depends on tbia work, a ami his undying lore for it prassra a him I'heerfhlly on. Ordained to a (wench the Word and administer the I sacrament*, with the Bible in hie 1 band, the harvest white before him, I the MnnwiHl of his Master engraven c on his heart, and the love of saving t soul* penrndlug his mental sad | moral nntnrr, he enter* on * his a work; and while the angels carry I home to glory the glad news of a i sinner saved, and heaven's arrbea a hag with the aong of redermiag ? love, his own henrt swells ap with c a delight, a swart peare, aantterabie i joy, unknown in any other work, t Them' (deasnrahle desire*, this full and constant delight, in the great I work of preach mg the Wool, »s an * other Ingredient in an efficient min- I istry. I The efficient minister in net slso * **xperiea«e the truth he preaches, i No ooe can gammy this importaat i iwnpositioa, that, at least, he should i believe tin' fundamental doctrines of i Christianity. Not the simple assent < of the nmlemtandiiig, bat n belief 11 which moahls the heart ami mm- : I science, in accordance with Ha mil- i cmn dictates. To km»w the heart, to 1 examine thoroughly the moral eh am < liera of the anal, to weigh the reti- i gionseiaotums in the hnhsnees of Rev \ elation, is a difficult, bat an essen i tial duty of the rbrudiaa minister. *| Ho prone is the hum an heart to err. ,i an deceitful and dc*f>cratet> wicked i is the moral eundition of humanity, < no unfavorably is man situated to i I mss judgment a pm* himself, so fair’ and enticing are the glittering gew I gaws ot earth, that the minister « may preach the unadulterated Word of (rod without ever experiencing i its regenerating power in his own soul. Ilow can such a preacher be a “workmnu that needeth not to he , ashamed, rightly div sling the Wuc<d ! of truth, a vessel sanctiAed, ami i meet for the Master's use, and per pored unto every good work. 1 * That Faith which justifies the sinner most Iteroaie flic living principle in his own religious hfc. It sh«mld hr the j cementing instnnaent which binds him as a goodly stone to the ('omer Stone of this mystical temple. Thru, when he points in the man on ( al vary, announce* the (dan of salva tion, makes known the nwMlitiou* of' lecuttciltstioo. ami, lifting the veil that hides immortality from man, lads him Indmld the glorious re-* winds of beaten. the Are of his eye ■ tiashes forth the truth impressed upon his heart, the tone of his voter indicates the earnest ness of a anal deeply mil Hied with the spirit of its work, and the expression of the . countenance, the hold and fearless manner, the living. Iwesthing, bum tug wnrds of the s|ieaker reaches the heart, awakens the conscience, sad, aoco«n|Miiiied by the lloly Bfdrit, ex erts its legitimate inAuenee iu evso- gelizing the world. The earnest dia- j j cuasiou of doctrine, ami tin- simple * : invitation to aw|it the proffer* of tJ»e gus|iel, |m*u)n forth from the full ness of a heart t hat has irnjSrd its ' mercies ami has know n its troth. ( ,j Standing lietweeii un offending God 1 and the offending rebel, with the 1 divine eommissioiui engraved on his soul, ami “holiness of heart" suiujad on bis brow, directing the rye of faith to the crucified on i'alvary, the only ho(»e tor the condemuod, U»e only Saviour from the inexoraiti* curse of the low, his im|dortng call to believe in Jesus, the key note of his work, springs from a soul in tiuiou with the Reilermrr, governed by the principles of Christianity, and that fully eoniprebends the power of faith. It is an unprofitable work, a aeltaondeinniug work, yea, mm 1 ness for which there is no epithet, to preach the eternal principles of the Christian religion, without knowing their truth, feeling their power, or etgoying their rewards from experi ence. If the tiattmmnn can arouse a nation groaning under the iron had of oppression, can not the minister of Jesus, whose “lips are touched with hallowed fire,’’ gather trophies of lhviue grace around the cross f If the enrueet bsraugne of the actor cau wring tears from Uie giddy crowd by Uie (ireaentation of the fall, can not the minister of Jeaoa, in the spirit on the lord's day, in* finence a congregation to forsake the devil and serve the Lord! To be an eilettmt minister, be most exp© rience the truth he preaches. To know whnt to speak, to take pleasure in speaking it, and U» ex perieuo© the (»owcr uf the truth Diversities of Gifts. A young lady of rank mid piety, in HuoUand, wished much to draw others to the Havtoor. In the circle* where she mingled, it seemed lm|ios- stble for her tv spadjp for Christ—to make |ieraona! Ofipuab for her Mas ter—and for a season there was a constant struggle In her mind.— Whenever she attempted to niter tin const ant thought mid wish of her heart, the gay langit. the aierry jest, or light and frivolous maimer of those about her, blunted every effort. In her diseonrogemeut, die laid the maun before the Ijord, ami tln n. ss usual, closed the dav with we ifore to die ami meet at the judg nient these lost ones, and hear from the lips of the indignant Saviour, who was not too busy to die for as, “Thou wicked ami slothful servant T let os look to oar Master, Jeans, the motto of whose life was, “I must work the works of Him that sent me while it Ik day : tin- nigliI ootneth when no man can work”—that night when no uiau cau win kingdom or glory, when no man can be a hero aud save souls from death, ami when no man cun tell Jesus of grateful love by brave deeds,—Mixtion Ijcave*. 13 PUBLISH KO| gUY WEDN1 he, “that church I should freeue h* very remain, * ater, “yon should i Cash, Strictly in k per annum r, $ax mouths..a.’, iters, Widows of Al k«oloci«*;d !*tudenti rribera who fail to Dilution of their * Pill be charged per names arc ontem book, without the misters. emit st iliecrip- snnnm 2.00 on the sub Ifst. pnylnrut the Word. He must read it, y*o, study H eareftilly, earnestly, fre quently, persevwriagly. He must humbly pray to his Saviour to open his nml©rotund in g, as be did the two disciples on their way to Em lnaus, that he might understand the Scriptures. By oomiutring the views of eminent men, by studying the Word without note or com met it, by- employing fvery possible help with in his reach, by examining his own moral nature reflected from the mir ror of revelation, an<\, by imbuing his soul in the spirit of the go*|iet, lie will accumulate spiritual knowl edge, possess (lower in the work of saving souls, ami aid in erecting that building whose ea|>-stooe will lie laid in glory. The knowledge of God’* Word, and consequently a proper use of the sacra meats, is an essential element in an efficient tain istry. Every .employment Income* bnr densome and oppressive, when it is not loved for its own intrinsic value. It hangs over the employer like a dark frowning incubus, weakening his energies, impeding his progress, ami engendering the wish to abandon it. To be employed in sny work in which lie can have no pleasure, unfits a man for that high (wsition which it is bis privilege and duty to attain. This is eminently true of the ministry. If any workman should love his work, iinbne bis sool with the s|iirit of his calliug, it shook! be the servant of the Moat High, failed to he a watchman on the walls .of Zion, an ninlmaandor from i the court id heaven, a soldier under I tin' blood stained banner of Eman uel, a minister of Jesus Christ con cerning the eternal interests of the human race, a servant of the living ' (»od to ureouipliah tin* reionriliation of guilty man, a messenger to an nounce the glad tidings of salvation, a pastor of the flock of tiod’it own gathering; be, above all other work men, should rejoice in his work, and e\(H*rience a joy unutterably glori iso: column): The Cause of Hen's Opposition to the Truth. ‘ Aud the* gave him smUetu-c nuUi this word, sad then lifted up their voices, and mid. Awsy with suck a fellow from the earth ; for ft is uot fit that be ahonld live.**—Arts rxfi: ft, fit. Jf Can we trace this some spirit in men’s opposition to the Gospel now? We eau trace this same spirit in all ages, yes, it exists even now, thoogli the laws of the land and the usages of society keep it In check from man ifeating itself so openly ns in former times; but do we not constantly see hatred to the truth lnrking under the mask of aiqiarent consent to ft ? Ye*, and bitter malice and eury against those who hold the doctrines of the Gospel U» all their integrity. The natural heail of man is always the same, not one whit 1 letter than these |>oor Jews who (lersecuted Paul, nor of those who crucified the Lord of life and glory. Their lan guage continually is, “We will not have this man to reign over us f 5 aud to Qis followers, “Away with such a fellow. from tbe earth, for it is uot fit that be should Live. 9 This spirit is clearly traceable to tbe pride of the liniuan heart, which cau uot beat to think it is so inqioteut as uot to be aide to help itself. This is certainly the caar with all the Lord's owu people In*fore they are brought to throw themselves entirely as helpless sinners ou Christ, and trust His merits alone for salvation. It * as uiy* case many years, during which 1 vainly thought 1 should be a little better by and by; but in stead, found myself growing worse and worse, until the lloly Spirit m. when more t tau five for eight word , pay ah] Five rent* per fuarter, ittaiires aud coin: tunicatioti* «er train* Religious ga-jjc=c:.il.'. .1— tJg— E=-J=". --»■ ~ Fur tl>e Is: llieran Viator. 1 1 An Efficient Min istry. » Fhtay read before the Xetc&erry Wenee. I*uMi*hed t y KemduHoa.} in the vl^fissunied human si 0f our Lord Je 4is Chrifit to » a revolteil hmni nity back to to* restore man b > his original ue«»!e, and to imve tbe deprav^tl friitn tbe results o( disolledifiuoe. w.-omidiah this work our Is»nl q>pt)inted and ords ined tbe tnhi- , and has comma ided his gos- to • he preached, a id the saera- tali lie administer h! to the einl uie: promising t« l>e with his mtaj ami bless heir lalmrs ; ringf them that a world will be ei!ic«l. Wliether t iis all glorious i eonld have been accomplished iy other way, ina i ran not pos- ly affirm, nor hi s the Otnnis- ; (tod revealed. . ''reach the ;fO* s the command, mil the Word Ritt^aments, iu th } hands of his servants, v ill secure, in ru time, the [»vangidiration rid. What then, is the • 00am 11 45am 1 57pm 4 00pm 6 30 pm th Train* nts North . 3 44 p m 8 30 pm ith Train* roods for i Florida, y. Mobile, Mem- , and Bag- r>int«. ute coiup i) different ordainL OhHot^ of the; ’ liest iuc miatry and admiiiistaring th i sarraments who is fin* most eftic cat lalmrer in ous, when he guards the outer (tost* tb* miTiistrj-; that tl is great w'ork of the enntp, fights raliently in the of recirttciling men t» Goil, qualify ing souls for heaven, ind extending the kin filotn of Jean * may l»e sim: ceWifiiBi accomplishe l ? Some men tabor m lously and |>er- J Divine severingly in tbe inii istry, with ap little snecesj front ranks of tlu* army, announce* heaven's terms to tlm enemies of truth, (MHiits the^iiiiful aons of Adam to the cross of Christ, obey* the commission of his Lord, | preaches Ghrifit aud him erucitieil, ; Jesns and the resurrection, and feeds the hi mbs gathered into the fold of the Redeemer. -Spiritle**, heavy, and deejdy oppressive must be that work which lias reference to the eternal 1 interests of immortal mmiLs, when ; there is no heart in it. 'Are there 1 any subjects found in this cold, heartless world, as thritlingly inter esting as those preached by the ■ ministers of .Icsns f Is there auy official station, equal in dignity and imjHH taiice to the ambassador from heaven ! Is there any nmrr;desira ble reward tiian that offerrsl to those who turn mapy to righteousness, and who shall shine as the stars in the firiilament of glory f If the minister of Jeans luts no delight in such n Konl-cunobling work, he must fail. He ought to fail. Jesus can never prosper the work of tlmt ser vant, when selfish, worldly aud sensual pleasures diminish his love for his Master’* cause. If wealth be the object of his love, his work for Christ will Uncrippled, aud disa(>- pointnient must inevitably follow. If he seek luxury and case, he will have no heart to labor in season aud out of season, to toil on in love and patience, that the church limy be i pc reused, and souls saved. If be desire sdf-siggraudizenieiit, every gos(>el sermon wit) announce his owu doom, if auy object contrary to the spirit the Gosjiel be tbe goal at which he is aiming, it will unfit him for the work of tbe minis try, elog tbe wheels of the gospel ear, cloud his mental sky with un hallowed fogs, aud lead him groping aud ituliappy through a life of un- desired ami unrequited toil. To be efficient in this world-redeeming cause, the miuister must love his work. Ixive it for its own inherent worth. Love it for its reflex in fluence upon Uis own moral nature. Love it for the grand achievements it lias and will accomplish. . Whether in poverty or affiueaco, in the dun geon or »t the stake, in good v»r *rM Go. Work in ay VwoyanL - « » fiuthful saying, and wortky of all aiweptation. that Christ Jesus We liie in an earnest age. hn- ulvo j nto the world to save sinners, erg* fnwii the eve*, !ij*S f vet ^ xvhom j ani of all who harry by ns. Tilings J' ' The Study of th* Scripture* Dr. Bmados, in his recent work, make's s.Hne valuable suggestions. He say*: The Scripture* themselves should at everx- period of his life be a preach er’s chief study. When we meet a young brother who lias just become convinced that it is his doty to preach, and who is inquiring about {Reparation for the work, our first word ought to be, the Bible—not so isneli at the put set—the profound study of doctrinal epistles or pro phetical books, as the familiar and accurate knowledge of historical facts, the analysis of Biblical characters, the memorising of devotional pas sages and of precepts, the acquisi tion of a general familiarity with the contents of praticular books and o the entire sacred collection. Young ministers, even graduates of colleges, aw often found Badly deficient as to this general knowledge of th© Bible; while tbe best Sunday-schools, as well os the most admirable family instrnction, have usually bat laid the foundation for such knowledge as the preacher should make haste to gaiu. Aud every stage of culture and experience, as life goes ou, pre sents fresh occasion and new facili ties for studying the Bible. In the originals, if possible, ia the English version at any rate; by the rapid reading of large portions, by the thorough study of a given book, by the minute examination of particular passages, ami sometimes even by looking at sentences here and there a* we turn over the leaves; by read ing in company with others, for discussion or for sympathy; by read ing when alone with our beating hearts and oar God; by adopting new methods for variety, and by steadily maintaining old methods till they become habitual; brjm* big when we enjoy it, as a pleasure, and when at Uie begiodbg when we do not enjoy it, as a duty—every way, and continually, let us keep up, ery side call down upon oar head* freshness, extend oar acquaintance the anger of God! Ami bow shall | wjfb the precious word of God, mom! can p Station* lAndevean, ry and' Al- Smptt. t tet Agent. parent! others neetn to Jay hold of the hor is of the altar, and eodqiel the hlesj ing of heaven to amitfpany their et ortx. The one breaks up the full© r ground and sow* the need ; the < fher enttRate* the garden and alio* ts the harvest home. Whether the one has done nothing^ or the ’ othe a<x*omplishctl iiiurli, n,yill only be ki awn when the Railroad maiiufoctorrr— al! have the Name aim and part"***"—to nave Ulior and maltipl) comfort*. It i* a divine farmhy imparted to man to invent and create, and to improve hi* (*ro duct ion * to the end of time. The Bible itadf ha* been made the com mofi pruple’a lmok by mean* of mm ehiucry; ami mi*M«marie* of the LTowa arc Hhirni ami iarreantag in profmrtioti a* art ami miettee are cultivated in laml* altemly won to t'hrint. True rrligimi ounetiiic* *cc nlar paraait*. and make evangel* of the dumb material* that have lain loeked ap In ailemx* in mountaina and river* ntuce the »ori*l liegan. All art* am! orieutifie achievement* among men are Imt the relic* of an intellert defoerd by *hi. like phwe* a* they ahiMild; therefore error and xrirke«ltie*4 defy the armies of the living God. And yet who ever had such motive* to onroestnes* as we etiriatians f Onr Master offers us not rewanl* that perisb or must be left. Imt everlasting crowns and king- douis, ri«h»‘s :utd#glon. if *«• "’ill figlit the good fight of faith, if we will overeonie. If we will be wise <*fKMtgh to win souls. Appeals to ottr |»ity, anch a* no other than a Christian tan bear, come from every (tide—from st ml * dying, not for time, but for eternity. Anti above all, the one whom we serve, and who, as He seeks to save the lost, bids ns follow Him. When, tbeu, the prom im* of such great rewanl, pity for onr brothers and fristeia, and gratitude to our Raricmr, all plead with ns for an eanieat life for Him, how atnutge that there slionld be earnest men and women every^w here, but so frw in the Church of Christ! From China the cry i*, “Will no body come and help u«T From Japan the Bishop says, “If we had only one man f* From Africa, from Mi xbo, fnu„ our own West, front sill the world come agonising appeals, «W1B not Home one come and tell the poor dying i»eople of Jesus F And then these swarms of godless one* iu our street*—these miles of tenement house*, awl no churches, no |»reacliers of Christ. Lazy, dumb Christians that we are! so libsy with the important trifles of the earth. I wonder how* we dare to walk these God forsaken street*, lest the houses fall npon us awl crush or for onr —leat the blasphemies on ev Idren di*' * * That lie under Word awl i* exist in lest infaa* Y mothers, •heir ehil* ijsr of oh* surely, a* d wrtett* te infant, inestock « With this feeling they would fail in suty place. They who are successful in our large cities would make their rn.irk anywhere. They are earnest, zealous men, who, with magnetic {power, gather kindred spirits around them, owl work with them. John the Baptu»t did not require a forge, handsome church In Jeraaalein to make himself heard. Hi* cannot voiae, proclaiming the messagr of IRkI, drew crowd* to him to the wilderness. It wo* good advice that Ssaa once given by an old minister to a yonng mao, who, oo entering the miuistry, ap(died to him for os- aistance to secure a call in ooe of some prominent churches thro va cant. He turned a discouraging an swer In regard to every place spoken of; and when the ytmag mao, almost mi. despair, asked what he should do, he recommended him to take a certain feeble church In the neigh borhood. How Aon Stkktothicss IT»^- ftir Walter fWt refotes in hi* anto- biography, that when he was a child, one of his leg* w*s paralysed, and that when medical skill failed, a kind ancle induced him to exert the muscles of the powerless limb by irarrif a paid rcatch before him on the door, tempting him la creep idler it, and thus keeping up and gradu ally increasing vital ecrion and mus cular force. Bo God deals with ns Hi oar s|dritnal childhood and the weak ness of our faith. He boMs tbe hlessiugt before ns, so as to tempt a* to creep after them. How weak oar efforts; how slow oar move menu) But spiritual vitality fo elicited, developed, strengthened, by those Hfort* and movement*, slow 00d wedk n* they are. xlianstsd* fnire Con- eAg arrest tlie wandering, pu- !>« inelean, reev neile the nbd, nslify the sinmr. The V\ y prd r HCniDieuta, the jdan of sqlva- the|doctrine* o chris tiu nit j- h© l up in his 1 uart, uml ii hi.> aud biml them for a sign t (wm that they i iay be as ftont- his eyefi ” There is but f’(fifdution ou > liioh to bitild ; *e:who builds on jthis^ hay, wpod*, l^d4ieithei- i»ro«Jt»ing erroneous or diasetuinntiug |il»e i —e|her p^diug to