The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1840-03-26

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shongh. !. vill be very likely 20 express
he same towards men.
Jansrson. The different churches has E
their different ways and forws; I am glad
% join with Them al. though have 3
choice in The nitiers but IL the midst Of
our differences, tie more there is Of agree
meni. the more grace ! thiak there -.
To this could cot wholly assent. bul
replied. that a perfect .iew Of christian.
lily in practice. Would undoubtedly show
eniire unity.
Jameson. Certainly AMI we should
hear no more Of divisions. and he BIZ, err
heats growing from fhem. whA d en-.
hibiied under the name Of zeal. 10 some.
times very contrary to peace. I am.
therefore persuaded that il Is work Of
she feb. and from no Dime principle
Of soul
'"I.ei there be no divisions; mark them
which cause divisions among you." we're
~ords which came lorcibly 10 my fecOl.
lection.
jameson. A very quieI. peaceful de-
LIBERATION, is necessary in religion. Il
appears TO me lhai this work. more than
any other. on account of is nature and
greatness. requires I'll our abilities. Hired
and aitenlion hence become Of the irsl
consequence. The dulics Of religion, 4
am APT to believe, are frustrated. rather
ban furthered. by confusion and noise.
The beginning Of Stale of goodness, and
our tue growth lher,in. must be in the
opportunities az quiet refleenon. Bat
know thai the doctrine is unpopular.
Is il not pleasing confirmation, I re.
marked, Of The doctrine 700 hold. that i,
appears like law in na;urel We see
The same peaceful beginnings. and the
same gradual adsancs TO maturity ia lhe
tree The flower. the gram, and the leaf In
this way The work of God.in The visible
creation, may illustrate Iii. work Of grace
in our hearts. and make The doctrine most,
reasonable.
Jameson. II does. in manner very
nleasins. -sssv-~ssss'
TO perceive il.
Forms had been mentioned; and chris
tianity in one of.iis views, said. was
what must dwell and operate in the he~rl.
and therefore forms and modes should
not separate US. in truth could not do so.
Forms were then r,eful. when they help.
ed 10 unite US ia one body.
jameson. Yes. and for this reason. al.
50, they are t. be kept TO in practice
they are like the fences which enclose
the fields Of corn ard wheat. The good
seed sown in our hearts must be defend
ell. mt tramrled on, nor as 1t were in its
FIRST upspringings, be cropped, and fed
upon BY british deslroyers. Evil must
not come where this dourishes aud ripens
into q good harvest. Il must be surroun-
ded and kept by defences.
The opinion then is wrong. | answer
ed, which supposes rules, and modes, and
forms not 10 be things essential. They
are first, as bonds TO unite us in one; and
next, they are as delences 10 protect Us.
Jameson. Truly, and this reminds me
how il has appeared, when heard peo.
pie speak Of their ability 10 be as good
christians out of the church, as they can
be in il. They are then left without the
needed defenres and supports. It's like
what you may have often seen. an apple
tree standing by itself in an old field, or
in wood surrounded by other trees. 1t
bears nothing; at leas, you seldom gather
ripe fruit from il.
If the church be compared TO a ,ine-
yard walled and culi,ated, it was well
likened to an orchard wherein every tree
that is set, is planted and KEEP, in order
TO fruiliulness.
Jameson. To be fruitful in goodness
and the works Of holiness, christians
W ant all the aids they can. get A great.
although happy design, is this in which
we are engaged.
Aud it appears. ! said. that our bless
! ed Redeemer would have US esteem it a
work as great. as !. is necessary. He
left such means Of assistance tous;--his
word 10 direct ~, his sacraments 10
/ strengthen US, and his church to protect
and keep US.
!, jameson. And If some neglect these
things, a right hear. will make us lay
hold Of them, and be faithful in the use