American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-17
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inctusice, 1924.
II he Quarterly a,ld Jfony Meetings in Great Britain Ire
land, ind ele,phere.
DEAR FRIENDs,-The benefits of which we
have, through the mercy of the Lord been PEI NIT
ted on former occasions TO partaks, have not been
withheld from US 10 the OF the present meet.
ing. We have had to rejoice in The company oil
one another and this has been to many Of us time
OF The renewal of our spiritual strength, and of the
belief that our Heavenly Fother is still graciously
disposed to bless US as religious Society Under
the anmatng influence of his love, we again ad
dress you ia brohery affection, desiring that "grace,
mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and Christ
Jesus our Lotd," may abound amongst you
Great indeed are the advantages Of outward reli
gious communion II promotes humility, by check
ing that disguised pride which induces an undue
confidence in our own opinions, OF sn our spiritual
attachments, and by eadng to esteem others in
the Lord as better than ourselves In the proper
support OF it, we are called upon TO be tender of the
reputation and character one Of another; to watch
over each other for good; and, when these Chris
tlan duties are pracused they ought to be, are
taught the great value Of the care and counsel Of
our friends In The fellowship Of the Gospel, we
are theeIiuy disposed 10 bear another's bur.
deus, and thus fulfil the law Of Christ; and we come
To participate in those Joys and conflicts which await
our teow-lraveeis towards the city OF God. Let
beavers to maintain : The unity of the Spirit IN The
bond Of peace
Bun 1t IS highly needful for US to consider in what
way this unity is most efectuay promoted. 1t was
the language vi our Holy Redeemer, One is your
Master, even Christ; and all We are brethren"
And can we expect to become entitled to this en-
dearing appeldtion, ny any other means, than by
striving in all things. to become the servants OF this
gracious Master! An tben If, ~ the love OF the
fot,lJ i,ut de r.
10 be daily aspiring after the highest of attainmens
that OF being meek and self dsnying disciple of the
Lord Jesus Christ Each OF us has his part TO act,
and 10 each II is O Infinite import ance that be acts
arlght and we have been al this time convinced.
that If this were primary individual concern,i
there would be mote hrmness Of Christian charac
ter amongst US more decided attachment to thatl
which we believe 10 he the law of our God-morel
Of separation from tie world, and its various
ailulements- greater desoledness OF heart to thet
service OF Him whom we acknowledge as the author
OF all out bles sings. May then pursue the path
OF Christian obedience, and be animated IN the re
membrance oil that Divine assurance, IF thine eve
be single, thy whole body Shall be fun Of light
Ou' progress in The way to i t kingdom oil Heav-
en- IS greatly aided by maintaining habitua que-
tnde OF MUD whatever be circumstances inl
lie: not by dsuse of the talents intrus ed to u.s.
nor by stale Of mental ndolence but by having
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OF Chris, tie only refuge aud resting place Of
the righteous. Be engaged, then, dear friends by
paIience and wachfulness unto prayer earnestly TO
seek alter settlement upon this rock, stability in
the truth from which you may not be shaken.
And we are, al this time, anXiously, vel affection
atey concerned to warn all beloved brethren to
guard against some Of the obvious temptations Of
the present day Speculations OF any kind which
may seem to hold out the prospect of rapid &C
h. ore ~
guilty OF mind TO which we have alluded They
otlen involve in perplextles, which dsqualfy Us lor
exercising patient dependence upon Him froml
whom comeh our strength They are very apt 10
lead US unto acts unbecoming the character OF IN
Figh, men, and in some their effects are de
ploraby felt by innocent sufferers. They expose
To the danger OF violating our religious testimonies
TO the simplicity OF the Gospel of Christ; they of
ten arise from the love OF money, and encourage
that eager pursuit after riches, which is inconsistent
with the character of people who believe in the
necessity OF being redeemed from the spirit of this
world.
We are aware that many of our dear friends NAV
at The present time, in seeking for lair means of
gaming Livelihood, and IN the regular conducting
OF their outward concerns, be subjected to peculiar
difficulties In the competition Of trade they NAV
be tempted to do that which endangers their own
peace Of mud, and dlsurbs the harmony OF society
We would tendery counsel all these, whilst thev
che sh disposition to honest industry, to let their
wants be few; to keep to habits OF moderation and
economy, bot at the same time a5horrng covetous
ness; and above all, to live aud SO 10 act that
they may be able to place an humble reliance on the
blessings aud care OF the Almighty. and 10 foov
The eXhortation OF the Apostle: 8 In every thing.
by prayer and supplicaton, with thanksgiving, let
your requests be made known unto Cod" And
we desire that Christian example 10 Others, who
are not subjected to the same difficulties, may
strengthen them in these good resolutions.
In contemplating the temptations incident to hu |,
man life, our thoughts are again turned to the res.
ponsIhe situation OF parents and others who have the
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