OUR CAUSES in THE CHURCHES.
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In former article, we alluded to the fact
that there are some members Of the Christian


Churches, who make, buy, sell, or use as q


beveage--the poisonous drinks we are oppo-
sing. We are happy to find an interes, in the
churches on the subject, and 10 read in the
journals which are their organs, pointed. and
excellent practical articles in relation 10 this
matter. As a specimen, take the following re-
marks from correspondent Of one Of them:


/" This traffic is forever interdicted in our
church; The rule against lis we know written
ON every truly awakened heart. So it must Of
necessity be, every awakened soul sees that he
cannot Be- saved while assisting 10 destroy his
fellows. He likewise sees that to make, vend
or in any way to sustain the trade in ardent
spirits. is to do the greatest possible harm to
his generation --and 10 posteriiy- y---surely, no
one can more truly discern the unspeakable
evils Of intemperance. than the newly and
truly awakened sinner. As for those establish
ed christians, who have so long scattered
abroad 6rebrands, arrows, and death, they will
be certain Of their reward. They ought to
know that there can no concord betweenC Chris,
and belial And The churches ought 10 know,
that I kingdom divided against itself cannot
stand.or


This is noble. Q, We followers Of "the meek
and lowly, "ye who are placed as lights ID the
world. as 'ssalt" to preserve the world; speak
OUT speak out;sPEAKour this great question;
and aid those who are striving 10 put away the
evil. May God protect The right. "