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SECESSION.
Hitherto the character of the Secession, both as to the intelligence and faithfulness of its ministers, and as to the piety of its members has been very fair: and we would fondly hope, that the sons, who are rising up to occupy the places which their sires are leaving vacant, instead of tarnishing her reputation, would rather raise it to a higher pitch. Let not the present generation disgrace the memory of their pious ancestors—The world and the church look to them with an expecting eye. Each individual amongst them, both ministers and people, should feel and should act, both in public and in private life, as if the; character of the whole depended on his conduct. Let ministers exert themselves more and more, to promote true godliness in their respective flocks. Let heads of families attend to the cultivation of religion in their domestic circles. Let the young vie with one another, who shall be most distinguished for amiableness of disposition, and tor their zeal and activity in promoting the cause of the Redeemer. Let all classes cultivate a spirit; of earnest and importunate prayer; and thus shall, the blessing come down from the God of glory "like the dew of Hermon, that descended upon the mountains of Zion."
'For my brethren and companions' sake. I wilt now say, Peace be within thee: because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek thy good.
