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Editorial
December 11, 1841
The Congregational Observer
Hartford, New Haven, Hartford County, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
An editorial urges Christians, citing Jesus and Paul, to freely mingle with idlers, vagrants, and the lower classes for moral reformation, noting the Inebriate Reformation's benefits and the growing problem of societal vices. Signed 'PAUL.'
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CONDESCEND TO MEN OF LOW ESTATE.
The Inebriate Reformation besides the good it does to its own class of subjects, may indirectly benefit many other unfortunates. Not every man who wears a ragged coat, or leads a wandering or idle life, is of course intemperate. And yet the usages of good society almost forbid a minister of the gospel, or a church member, from mingling with them publicly even for their good. Not so did our Lord shun the intercourse of such, nor does the apostle seem to recommend it, when he exhorts, "mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate."
It is an alarming fact, that the race of idlers and vagrants, of Sabbath breakers and neglecters of public worship, the materials for mobs and revolutions, is rapidly increasing among us.— Why should not the disciples of Christ freely and fearlessly mingle with "the lower classes," to the intent that like their Lord and Master, they may be instrumental of persuading the publican and Pharisee to enter into the kingdom of heaven?
PAUL.
CONDESCEND TO MEN OF LOW ESTATE.
The Inebriate Reformation besides the good it does to its own class of subjects, may indirectly benefit many other unfortunates. Not every man who wears a ragged coat, or leads a wandering or idle life, is of course intemperate. And yet the usages of good society almost forbid a minister of the gospel, or a church member, from mingling with them publicly even for their good. Not so did our Lord shun the intercourse of such, nor does the apostle seem to recommend it, when he exhorts, "mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate."
It is an alarming fact, that the race of idlers and vagrants, of Sabbath breakers and neglecters of public worship, the materials for mobs and revolutions, is rapidly increasing among us.— Why should not the disciples of Christ freely and fearlessly mingle with "the lower classes," to the intent that like their Lord and Master, they may be instrumental of persuading the publican and Pharisee to enter into the kingdom of heaven?
PAUL.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Social Reform
Temperance
What keywords are associated?
Inebriate Reformation
Condescend To Low Estate
Mingle With Lower Classes
Idlers And Vagrants
Sabbath Breakers
Christian Duty
What entities or persons were involved?
Disciples Of Christ
Our Lord
Apostle Paul
Publican And Pharisee
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Exhortation To Condescend To Men Of Low Estate
Stance / Tone
Moral Exhortation
Key Figures
Disciples Of Christ
Our Lord
Apostle Paul
Publican And Pharisee
Key Arguments
Inebriate Reformation Benefits Its Class And Indirectly Others
Good Society Forbids Ministers And Church Members From Mingling With Ragged Or Idle People
Jesus Did Not Shun Such Intercourse
Apostle Exhorts To Condescend To Men Of Low Estate
Idlers, Vagrants, Sabbath Breakers Are Increasing
Disciples Should Mingle With Lower Classes To Persuade Them Into The Kingdom Of Heaven