Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-02-06
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BRANDON. SATURDAY, FEBRuARY 2, 1882
For the Vermont Telegraph.
GEORGIA, Jan. %, 1899.

GEORGIA, Jan. %, 1889.
Brother Murray:-Ia the Telegraph of
the 9th January, 1899, some one who signs
X, has seen fit 10 notice remark in the
l4lh No. of l1th VOL Of the Telegraph, on
the first page. He expresses doubt as to
the doctrine intended to be taught in that
paragraph. He thinks the language admits
Of construction antagonisHcal 10 the views
of the Baptist denomination generally. He
denies that the passages quoted prove the
declaration made in the remark alluded to;
aud finally calls on your correspondent vetY
peremptorily to support the 9th article II
what he is pleased to call your correspond
enrs declaration of faith" So suppose
it will be considered presumption in me, not
to make any reply.
First, then, would say, that in respect
to the divinity of the Son of God, he is
essentially one with the Father, and what
the Father doeth that doeth the Son also;
and that, considered in his mediatorial char
acter, ii is through him that all divine infu-
ences are communicated to man in his fallen
state. AS TO meeting the views of the Bap-
list denomination, never happened to think
of that. My object was to communicate
the truth as it is in Jesus; and hope the
Baptists have not become so corrupt gener-
ally, as to antagonize that. And as TO the
passages quoted not proving the point under
consideration, let it suffice TO say that did
not consider myself 10 be writing "articles
Of faith" as the .objector seems 10 suppose,
but merely showing that the lines of truth
all centre IN Christ crucifed, and that we
could not treat on the of1ic work Of the
Holy Ghost, without bringing Christ into
view as the medium through which his
gifts are bestowed. Whether the Scrip
lures cited prove this or not, let those whom
it may concern judge. But he says, "with-
out taking the laboring oar GU. Of The hands
of your correspondent, would call on him
TO support the 9th article in his declar-
alton Of faith" would remind him tina
there go no galleys with oars here; but thu
Lord is as broad rivers and streams. Bit
think it is time enough to prove matter
when some one has denied the truth Of it
X has not told US what particular ideas il
the remarks alluded to are Objectionable
Does be wish me 10 prove that as Christ i
one in whom dwelleth all the fulness O
the Godhead bodily, he is the fountain @
divine influences? Does he want me t
prove that the divine spirit is poured aat a
all, or that it is through Christ Jesus a
mediator between God and man that al
gracious COMMUNICATIONS are made to
guilty world? Does he need to be con
sinced that regeneration is effected 5y IL
llvine spirit. and that holy love, faith an
aVery spiritual gift, is the fruit of the spir
IF God? If the writer alluded 20 above
in the dark, or in doubt, on these points,
should think he need 10 be taught the frs
principles CT The oracles OF God. Let hit
20 to the Bible and study that. For one I
quote all the Scriptures that go to suppo
the passage objected to, would be needles
and burdensome. But if x can write any
thing better, as it is very probable he can, i
nm say on, and he may be assured sha
not make any antagonistical reply.
Roswell MEARs.
o. S. Murray.
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