were not dismayed-they met the evil full in the face-they went forth to conquer their enemies, and, under the blessing of Heaven, never was there a more decisive victory!

Now did thine arm, O God of host,

Now did thine arm shine dazz'ling bright;
The sons of might their hands had lost,

And men of blood forgot to fight!

WATTS.

Let every one therefore help his neighbour, by advising him to cherish that temper which best befits the occasion. Let that disposition be recommended, which our fore-fathers exhibited, and in the exercise of which they ultimately triumphed. The mention of such instances of valour will always produce an effect. As an electric shock rouses and promotes a brisker circulation in the animal frame, so the recital of the deeds of our ancestors will diffuse throughout the soul a more intense desire for exertion and activity. It is indeed wonderful what a sympathetic communication is excited, and to what acts of heroism we may be roused! On the other hand, to withhold our cheering and animating advice at such a time as the present, may

have the most pernicious effect on the mind of our neighbour. He may construe our silence into a disapprobation of the honourable cause in which we are engaged; or he may suppose it to arise from a spirit of cowardice and dejection. In either case, such a sullenness of disposition may shed a deadly influence on the energies of our country. Avoid then so suspicious, abhor so degrading a mode of conduct. Let us descant on the noble principles which lead us to repel the invaders of our native isle-let us rouse every dormant passion-let us go forth to disappoint the hopes, and frustrate the intentions of the enemy.

I am aware, that the grand leading advice respecting the best mode of defending ourselves, must be sought from the LEGISLATIVE WISDOM Of the country. Thence we are to expect it. And indeed already, measures have been taken for our safety, with a foresight and an activity worthy the occasion. This leads me to remark, that every one is to help his neighbour, not only by his advice, but also by proferring his bodily strength. Should the enemy persevere in their iniquitous designs, we must oppose force to force in order to ensure our safety.

That WAR is a serious calamity will not be denied. The moralist and the divine have lifted up their voice against it in all ages; and have justly exposed it to the abhorrence of the world. And yet such is the violence of the passions, such the pride and ambition of certain individuals, that offences must come! The pages of sacred and profane history are crowded with these deeds of ferocity. This circumstance we mention not by way of apology. Offensive war is to be condemned without hesitation. But no law, human or divine, condemns resistance against an invading enemy. This would be to invite hostility on the part of the of the agressor-this would be to encourage every outrage on the community-this would be to sanction the perpetration of every species of villainy. As to the words of our blessed Saviour's Sermon on the Mount, Resist not evil-whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also, &c. they may either refer to the peculiar condition of the apostles in the first ages of Christianity-or they may be intended to discourage an excessive resentment against those who offend us. Dr. Doddridge considers the expressions as having been proverbially used in these times, merely to indicate a meek submission

to injuries and affronts. A denomination of Christians, respectable as a body, are therefore mistaken, in thinking themselves justified in condemning all resistance to the infliction of injury. Reason and revelation jointly authorise us to ward off the evils which threaten our felicity. The great law of self-preservation has not been abrogated by the promulgation of Christianity. Though, at the same time, we readily confess, that the diffusion of Christian principles will, by first diminishing the number and finally destroying the very existence of offences, ensure the universal peace and happiness of THE

WORLD.

Help then every one his neighbour, by proffering his bodily strength, for mutual defence and protection. You are called not to acts of agression. You put forth your energies in behalf of yourselves and your families. You rise in defence of every thing dear to humanity. Your persons-your lives-your liberties-your possessions are all at stake! Another month may involve you in irretrievable ruin. Exert your selves then with all your might-continue to buckle on your armour with alacrity-shew the enemy that you will not tamely submit to a

foreign yoke-in one word, prefer DEATH before slavery! Degrading is every kind of slavery; but to be the slaves of men, who have, in ages past, trembled at our very name, is the consummation of disgrace and misery. Join then the ranks of your brave countrymen. March forth to meet an enemy, whose injustice and oppression have become proverbial throughout the world. Go forth, my fellow subjects, and the God of armies be with you! Methinks I already hear the acclamations of triumph-the shouts of victory!

But once more every one may help his neighbour in yielding up a portion of his property. That the preparations which have been, and are now making, to keep off the enemy, will incur a great expence, must be expected. It is impossible it should be otherwise. Our resources must be augmented, and our means of defence multiplied. The single articles of arms and ammunition, must be a source of incredible expence. It is indeed thought by some, that the prime object of our enemies is, to injure our finances, and thus facilitate our ruin. But we must let them know, that EACH, bearing cheerfully his burden, their diabolical intention will

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