The Looking-Glass (Peterson)/Chapter 9
CHURCH COLLECTIONS.
On Sabbath-days the Collections made in many of the Churches in the United States are very badly managed. Much better plans might be adopted than are now in use in many of the Churches, both in cities and villages. Preaching three times a day, a call is made at the end of each sermon for money, etc., which destroys the good effect of the instruction just received by the congregation. Arrangements should be made with the members, and others who favor Church governments, to appoint one day in the week or month, and then pay in whatever amount they may be able for the support of the Church, etc., and thereby let the Sabbath be wholly set apart for Spiritual services.
The Author, in making the suggestion, earnestly prays that the above principles may be adopted in all Christian Churches.
☞Any communications for the Author may be left with Dr. R. F. Hibbard, No. 93 John street; or with Mrs. Hardy, at No. 35 Wall street, (Mr. Furniss' office, No. 21, in the rear.)