2792. on the duties of a clergyman. 14 
OBJECTS OF PURSUIT, COMPATIBLE 
WITH THE DUTIES OF A CLERGYMAN. 
Sir, To the Editor of the Bee. 
Tue clergy in general, and J in particular, ought . to 
think ourselves much obliged to you for the oppor-. 
twnity which you give us, by means of your miscel- 
lany, of giving, vent to effusions, which would other- 
wise very probably be as little known as our ser- 
mons ; and fhare their ignominious fate at our death. 
The situation of a clergyman in the country,. (to 
which clafs I myself belong,) is, like every other si- 
tuation, in some respects enviable ; and in others to 
be regvetted. The leisure and independence which 
he enjoys, or may enjoy, are advantages which can- 
not be too highly prized. But, on the other hand, the 
few spurs which he has to ambition and industry,— 
the difficulties under which he labours, with regard 
to conversation and other means of improvement,— 
and the impofsibility often of making himself known, 
are disadvantages which he must often feel. Whether 
the advantages or the disadvantages preponderate, 
will depend much upon the characters and disposi- 
tions of individuals, I, who am fond of retirement, 
and who mix in society, rather as a philosopher to 
be informed, than as a man of the world to enjoy, do 
not hesitate to pronounce in favour of my situation. 
The light in which we ought to consider ourselves 
is a very flattering one: it is that of persons ap- 
pointed by government, to form, by means of their 
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