Christian Cynosure . ause they did not adhere strictlyto his comtaandmcnts, neither will he prosper ourcause unless we get in line with his Word. While I believe that the intention in the organ-ization of the various temperance societies wasgood, yet nothing that is out of harmony withthe Word of God can succeed with his sanctionand approval. Neither will any man-made insti-tutions or efforts go forward to successful termi-nation that have not the power and approval ofGod and his Word. Hence the driving out of thechildren of Israel because of their orforeswearing. O that thou Iia
Christian Cynosure . ause they did not adhere strictlyto his comtaandmcnts, neither will he prosper ourcause unless we get in line with his Word. While I believe that the intention in the organ-ization of the various temperance societies wasgood, yet nothing that is out of harmony withthe Word of God can succeed with his sanctionand approval. Neither will any man-made insti-tutions or efforts go forward to successful termi-nation that have not the power and approval ofGod and his Word. Hence the driving out of thechildren of Israel because of their orforeswearing. O that thou Iiadst hearkened tomy commandments, then had thy peace been as ariver, and thy righteousness been as the waves ofthe sea. Isa. 48: 18. And I doubt very much whether any cause willstand that is propagated by the shedding of humanblood. Thou shalt not kill, said Jesus, and yetsome of the advocates of temperance and prohibi-tion would be in for forcing it upon the people bycoercion. And while I am in for prohibition first,. and such as regard the purity of the judiciary and thefreedom of the jury fundamental to the political, socialand spiritual welfare of our country, may be held. Th (call meets my heart} endorsement, and should the con-vention issue shall try to be present.—J. H. Windsor. I am in cordial sympathy with this present move-ment; ma5- God bless and crown it with success andpower. Most gladly would I actively co-operate, butage and bodily infirmities will prevent.—J. D; Baker. The call for a Conference of Christians on the secretlodge system meets my most cordial approbation. Ihave looked for many years with grave apprehensionupon the increase in numbers and influence of secretcombinations of whatever name, and I am truly thank-ful that so many good Christian men of influence in theirvarious positions contemplate a candid discussion of thesubject. The proposed conference is, I am sure, a movein the right direction, and will, I trust, result in puttingat least some ch
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