Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1838-10-03
VOL XII. No. 2.


rine of non-resistance and passive suoni.-
lion to enemies. we purpose, in a moral
md spiritual sense. to speak and act bold.
" in the cause of Con TO assail iniouitr
IN high places and in low places :. to an.
Div our principles to all existing civil. M.
iilical, legal. and ecclesiastical institutions.
and to hasten the time when the kingdoms
of this word will have become the k;no.
doms of our LORD and of his CHRIST. and
he shall reign for ever.
1t appears to US a selfevident truth
that, whatever the gospel is designed to
destroy at any period of the world, being
contrary to it, ought now to be abandoned.
If, then, the time is predicted, when swords
shall be beaten into ploughshares, and
spears into pruning-hooks, and men shall
not learn the art of war any more, il fol-
lows that all who manufacture, sell, or
WELD those deadly weapons. do thus array
themselves against the peaceful domipion
of the Son OF Cop on earth.
Having thus briefly, but frankly, stated
our principles and purposes, we proceed
to specify the measures We propose 10 a.
dept, in carrying our object into effect
We expect to prevail, through the FOOL.
IsHNEss OF MISUNDERSTANDING to CON-
mend ourselves unto every mans con-
science, in the sight of Con. From the
press. we shall promulgale our sentiments
as widely as practicable. We shall en-
deavor to secure The cooperation Of all
persons, of whatever name or sect. The
triumphant progress of the cause Of TEN
1 ID r
through the instrumentality Of benevolent
and voluntary associations, encourages uS
10 combine our own means and efforts for
the promotion Of still greater cause
Hence, we shall employ lecturers, circu-
late tracts and publications, form societies.
and petition our state and national govern.
menis, In relation 10 The subject Of UxI-
vERsAL PEACE. II will be our leading
object 10 devise ways and means for effect.
ing radical change in the views, feelings
and practices ofsociety, respecting the sin
tulness Of war, and the treatment Ct enc
mics.
In entering upon the great work before
us, we are not unmindful that, m pros
ecution we may becallelt TO test our SINGER
ity, even as in fiery ordeal. 1t may sub
ject us 10 insult, outrage, suffering, yea,
even death itself We anticipate no small
amount OF misconC- 5tion, misrepresen,u-
ton, cllumay. Tumults may arise
| against u.s. The ungodly and violent
the proud aud pharisaical-the ambition:
and tyrannical... Princlpalities and powers
and spiritual wickedness in high places,
; may combine to crush Us. So they treat.
e ed the MESSIAH, whose example we ARE
e humbly striving TO initiate Ii we sufr.r
/, with Him, we know that we shalt reign
;. with Him. We shall not be afraid O
!. their terror. neither be troubled. Our con
hdence is in the LORD ALMIeHTY-no
d III man. Having withdrawn from human
! protection, what can sustain US but tha
) faith which overcomes the world? w
: shall not think it strange concerning IN
O hery trial which is 10 try us, as though
J. some strange thing had happened unit
l. rs: but rejoice, inasmuch as we are pa
; takers OF CHRIsT's sufTerings. Where
e lore, we commit The keeping of our sonl
d 10 GoD, in well-doing, as unto faithful
i creator. For EVERY ONE THAT FOR
e sAKEs HOUSES, OR BRETHREN. OR SIS.
Il TIERS, OR FATHER, OR MOTHER, OR WIFE
OR CHILDREN, OR LANDS, FOR CHRIST:
n SAKE, SHALL RECEIVE AHUNDRED-FoLD
e AND SHALL INHERIT EVERLASTING LIFE
l. Firmly relying upon the certain and u
IS Universal triumph Oft tie sentiments contain.
II ed in this DECLARATION, however
i formidable may be the opposition arrayec
against them, solemn testimony of on
e fdIIh in their divine origin, herrb
D afflx our signatures to it; commencing
l. to the reason and conscience of mankind
II giving ourselves no anxiety as 10 villa
d may befal us. and resolving in the strengll
l. OF the LORD COP calmly and meekly t
s abide the issue.
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