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VERMONT TELEGRAPH.
BRANDON, SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1899.
For the Telegraph.
pERsONAL RELIGION--No. 2.

Brother Murray II promised 10 no.
lice in this number, some defects in pro-
iessors Of religion, in their intercourse
with each other and the world | am
aware that this subject is unpopular, and
presents difficulties not easily surmounted. |
Yet there is such vast amount of inter- [
est connected with the evils growing out
Of the influence which is exerted on the !
public mind, by the palpable inconsistent
cy OF christian professors, that we will
venture to make few remarks for the
consideration Of those TO whom they may
be applicable.
|. In reference to christian intercourse
with each other
1t might be expected from the frailty of
human nature, that, with the pu1est dis
position to do right, amidst the various
and conflicting interests ola religious COM
munity, that difficulties would occur,
which would require mutual forbearance,
and the exercise of that charity which
"thinketh no evil" This was even the
case with the Apostles and primitive
saints But our kind and benevolent Re-
deemer, who we'll knew what was in
man." made adequate provision for the
! amicable adjustment Of all difficulties with
each other, in such manner that his dis
ciples might walk together in the unity Of
the Spirit and the bonds of peace.
The world has reason, therefore, to ex.
pect that such as profess "godiness u
will be governed by the holy precepts o
Christ in all their conduct towards eacl
other. Would to God this were the case
Then would the words OF heather per
secntor be verified "Behold how these
Christians love one another" and the
still more beautiful expression of the in
spired psalmist: Behold how good an
how pleasant it is for brethren TO dwell t.
gether in unity"
But how far from this is the state
most religious communities at the presel
day There is but too strong evidenc
of the sad reverse. What consequence
often attached TO distinctions, in propert
in color, and in empty titles. VIII
strife to obtain the highest seat. and Wi
what tenacity does this brother cling
his lavorite opinion, and that one mai
tain the opposite. Nor are these the lie;
Of the evils growing out of the neglect
duty to each other. There is mantle
want OF confidence in the veracity a
truth Of many who are members
churches and in fact it has become
common a thing that it has produced m
tual distrust among professors general
Hence has arisen s;rifes, censur
SANDERS &C., which have marred
peace and wasted the church of God
Brother has injured brother, and one
been arraYed against another, and tn
things are known 10 the world. M
we ask what will an intelligent pers
destitute Of renewing grace, natura
think of such things2 Is it Ia wonder t
they lose their confidence in the sane
Of religion, when they witness so mi
inconsistencies among those who hi
taken the solemn vows Of God uponth
selves, which require that they she
"love one another with pure heart
vently that they should bear each
ers burdens, and 50 fulfil the law
4Christ-that they should not speak
one Of onother-that they should not
fraud each other but should be kind,
.der-hearted, forgiying one another,
as God for Chrisls sake has iorg
them.
This state Of things must be RENE
in the household Of faith, or the oh
cease to be the sail of the earth. LIE
cry christian examine himself, and ia
~ respect N which be has coptribut
And !. nigh, be aided, there i TOO much
sion, Cor this want Of eonfdonce.'' Rem
selfexamination, and trial Of Che motives and a