These and similar resolutions which have been passed in other places, doubtless refer to all ministers who do not openly join with abolitionists, and thus “countenance and support the Anti-slavery enterprise.” Are such attacks calculated to do ministers good, or to promote the cause of Christ, or the cause of abolition? Though we are commanded to “bless those that curse us,” yet even good men do not like to be reproached, and will not be pleased with those who assail them with opprobrious language. Especially, if instead of being treated according to the direction of the Saviour in the 18th of Matthew they are _publicly assailed_, they will be very liable to be irritated. And, if by such attacks any cause them to sin, they will be guilty themselves. And, if they duly considered what a dreadful thing even the least sin is, as committed against an infinite and holy God, they would dread to commit it themselves, or to lead others into it. Though David was a good man, the irritating language and conduct of Nabal so provoked him, that, had it not been for the prudent and mild conduct of Abigail, he would have destroyed the whole family. Rehoboam lost a great part of his kingdom by forsaking the counsel of the old men who stood before Solomon his father, who advised him to “speak good words to the people,” and following the counsel of the young men, and “answering the people roughly.” Such conduct in abolitionists is inconsistent with their own professed principles--with the spirit and precepts of the gospel--with the counsel of wise and good men--and with the teachings of experience. The great principles upon which they rest their plea for the slave, are--that we ought to love others as ourselves, and do to others as we would have them do to us. But would _they_ be willing to have others thus publicly assail _their_ character. When thus assailed, they show plainly that they would not. If, therefore, they loved others as themselves, they could not do thus. A man’s _character_ is dearer to him than _property_. “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches.” ----“Who steals my purse Steals trash---- But he who filches from me my good name, Robs me of that which not enriches him, But makes me poor indeed.” Should some persons injure the property, or cast filth upon the clothes of one who was the object of their dislike, every one would condemn such conduct as becoming only a mob. And yet it is a far greater injury to have the character vilified and reproached. Some justify such language from the denunciations of the Saviour against the Scribes and Pharisees, and his calling them hypocrites. But when any can, like the Saviour, know the hearts of others, and know to whom to apply such epithets, then they may use them. And they may take the lash, and compel others to do what they think they ought to do, and plead the example of Christ, who, with a scourge, drove the buyers and sellers out of the temple.