The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-08-23
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Bs adjournment, from the 25G nfthe Fifth Montl.,
to the SIS, Of the same, inclusive, 1897.
TO TIE Quarterly and Nuthy Mcetmgs
cfFruHds, IN Great Britain, Ireland, and
cisc5eherc.
DEAR fRIrNDs,
Ne who have been permitted to assemble
TO transact the concerns of this meeting.
have rcvtrcntl, to acknowledge that it has
been good for VS. that we have come togcth-
CT. It has been a comfort to behold the
countcnances one of another; and to be SEN
siblc of IL prevalence Of that Christian love
and fellowship, which invigorates the mind,
as VIC pass along the arduous path of life
Aud VIC believe it TO he duty to inform all
onr beloved brethren and sisters, that the
Lord. in his continued mercy, has enabled
MS to proceed in the deliberations of this
meeting, in much bro,herly love.
What then, dear friends, prevents our
becoming wholly spiritual-mjndcd people,
"a church, though small, wtll compacted
and fitted together, and built UP IN Christ Ic-
SuS, our Lord? We fear that sin and trans
grcssien are separating some amongst US
from Him, and thus preventing them from
becoming living branches in the true Vine.
o. that such would apply in faith to the
great PLY scian; unto Him who hath loved
us freely, who would heal cur diseases, and
present MS faultless before the presence of
Hi. glory. May We al narrowly examine
ourselves in the light of Chiiit, aud see how
ftr we arc engaged each To do his part we'll;
that we NAV, as a religions body, sh!ne with
brightness: with that brightness, which, if
the fault were not our own, thc Lord, in his
unmeried goodnt IS, would Cause 10 break
forth amongst us.
Vital Christianity consistcth not in words
but in power; and however important it is
that we have right apprehension of the
doctrines OF the Gospel, this avallcth not, un-
less we are regeneratcd by the power of the
Holy Ghost We therefore tenderly en-
treat all to wait in humble faith for its quick
ening Influence; and to seek to have our
hearts contrited before the Lord. Then we
believe that they will know for themselves
ef fIis great goodness: and as they continue,
from time to time, protiting by what they
may learn of the way of salvation, but not
trusting to it, they will partake of that living
bread which cometh down from heayen;---
they will drink of those living waters which
nourish the soul unto eternal lite. This
course CT Christian experience we earnestly
desire for every one amongst us. 1t is an
| individual work; but it is indispensable for
| all. 1t may often be SLOW IN ITS progress,
but it is certain in its effects; and amongst
the blsssed consequences which it produces,
we come to have an establishment in Christ,
resulting not from any speculative system OF
belief, but from heartfelt acquaintance
with His power inwardly revealed to the
seul. When assailed by false doctrines, OF
when in the support of our views of Chris
tim practice, trials are our portion, knowing
in whom we have believed, we can look in
4 humble, but firm reliance unto Him. Resig.
nation under the varied trials incident to hu
man lite, is often the happy attainment o
the patient, Christian traveller: these ma,
arise to him from outward Affections, or from
the privations of the society of faithful
!, Christian friends: he may be cast down froT
5 not feeling those evidences of the love C
J God, or of the clear guidance of the Spirit o
, Truth, which his soul would desire. But
r frequent recurrence to past mercies, and Il
c numheress blessings still bestowed Upon US