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Editorial
October 13, 1847
Morning Star
Limerick, York County, Maine
What is this article about?
A signed piece in the Morning Star laments incomplete temperance reform in the church, noting members' aversion to lectures on rum and cider drinking during services, and urges prayer for divine removal of unholiness to enable prosperity.
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For the Morning Star.
Temperance IS Hated.—The temperance reform is not complete yet in the church. There are some members that will not hear a temperance lecture. Some will not go to meeting on the Sabbath if the minister is in the habit of faithfully exposing and reproving the curse of rum and cider drinking. Others, if they are at meeting and Bible temperance is urged, appear unpleasant. The spirit of anger, vengeance, or of the cup looks right out at their eyes. My brethren, we have too much unholiness among us to prosper. Let us labor and pray the God of the armies of Israel to remove it by his power and glorious appearance among us.
—F.
Temperance IS Hated.—The temperance reform is not complete yet in the church. There are some members that will not hear a temperance lecture. Some will not go to meeting on the Sabbath if the minister is in the habit of faithfully exposing and reproving the curse of rum and cider drinking. Others, if they are at meeting and Bible temperance is urged, appear unpleasant. The spirit of anger, vengeance, or of the cup looks right out at their eyes. My brethren, we have too much unholiness among us to prosper. Let us labor and pray the God of the armies of Israel to remove it by his power and glorious appearance among us.
—F.
What sub-type of article is it?
Temperance
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Temperance Reform
Church Resistance
Rum Drinking
Cider Drinking
Spiritual Unholiness
Prayer For Reform
What entities or persons were involved?
Church Members
Minister
God Of The Armies Of Israel
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Resistance To Temperance Reform In The Church
Stance / Tone
Exhortative Call For Spiritual Reform
Key Figures
Church Members
Minister
God Of The Armies Of Israel
Key Arguments
Some Church Members Refuse To Hear Temperance Lectures
Members Avoid Sabbath Meetings If Temperance Is Addressed
Unpleasant Reactions To Bible Temperance Teachings Reveal Anger Or Vice
Unholiness Hinders Prosperity
Need To Labor And Pray For God To Remove Unholiness