THE HELP OF MINISTER'S.
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Standing as they do, liz positions of high re-
sponsbity, and holding the power of great
and extensive usefulness and influence, we
rejoice to have the sympathy and assistance of
our brethren in the ministry. They are all forus;
not, perhaps, in every particular instance OF our
operations, but for us in the great cause OF
temperance and truth. Their calling demands
thai they should encourage US in all proper
efforts 10 discountenance vice, and are they re-
gardless of their obligations to help us2


A frequent reference TO the subject OF tempea
rance in our pulpits is highly advantageous
to the progress of the blessed work Of bringing
men back to virtue and sobriety; and we are
glad 10 learn, by reports from the various
churches, that such reference in the most for
chile and effective manner, is not neglected
to be made. On last Sabbath, for instance, two
of our most gifted ministers introduced this
subject into their sermons, and made such ex-
cellent disposition Of it as to waken up deep
thought upon its importance in many minds
We doubt not others also are equally careful
in their pulpit efforts to keep this matter before
the people, and we do indulge pleasing hope
that the good which has already grown out of
the efforts of the friends of our cause may seem
as nothing compared to what will very soon
appear as the result of these exertions. Some
call US Incorporate advocates OF temperance.
We do not so view ourselves we do not so
view our ministerial or lay brethren, or our
friends out Of the churches who aid US. There
Is much TO be accomplished, ard we, with
those who so kindly second our efforts, are
only aiming to perform well and fully our part
in Gods work Our enemies (if we have them)
may oppose, but they will oppose in vain. for
we intend. BY Gods blessing, to go on in the
good work; our friends (and we know they are
many) may rest assured. that the aid they af-
ford is useful, and gratefully received, and
they, with ourselves, have much ground for
encouragement Then let all fears be given
to the winds, and let US steadily proceed in
the path OF our duty. Especially would we
say TO our ministerial brethren, continue 10
help US on in this department of Christian en-
terprise. God will bless you in the deed: