Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-27
Christian UnkOn.

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Christian Unson.
AT three o'clock, on ednesday the l3th the above
anniversary was held. The meeting took place in
the vestry room of Or. Spring Brick Church. The
first blush Of things was ny means inviting. At
the desk were seated three OF four odd looking
geninses, whose visages might be said, fguratvely
speaking to keep up aperpc'aal whining One OF
these presently arose, and, in most lugubrious in
tonatioa of voice, gave out hymn, commencing
"Oh how delightful Ms to
Brethren dwell IN unity"
The audience were elderly respeetables, with here
and there youthful visage showing the staid and
demure countenances around them in strong refisc-
ton, like the light on the san-burned vissges Of
Salvador Rosas thieves
After the hymn had been droned through one OF
the Reverends. a Mr.. SlOcum rose and addressed
the meeting. His discourse did not belle his mare;
for he terribly sioc in somins to any rational
conclusion from the premises he advances Alter
dwelling On the beauties Of brotherly and sisteTly
loye-the sublime spectacle of antipathes hvInS III
harmony, which he compared 10 the light sometimes
seen OF various animals trained to forget their nate
raj hostilites, and, like the lion and lamb, lying
down together-he suddenly plunged IN medias res,
and informed his auditory that differences OF opinion
had existed from the very beginning of the Christian
era. He quoted Cslsus ard Origin to show the truth
of his theory bat, said MIR Slocum, CELSIUS was an
enemy TO Christ, and therefore his relation Of the
great caution and due allowance. MIR. Slocum had
evidently got beyond his depth; so he seized on he
Apostolic Creed, the to keep him above
water: This creed. said the speaker, we are all
acquainted with. 1t the universal confession
of faith among the Nazarines, and apostles, and all
the first followers Of Jesus. No religious differen-
ces then existed: for four centuries all was peace,
and harmony, and love in the church. 1t was the
golden age Of Christianity.
Then came the Nicene creed, and to this is
ing all the dissenson of the apostolic church. Not
that there is any difference contained ia this creed,
for what is to be found in Apostolic confession OF
faith. This difference is mere verbal disagreement.
In fact We differ more n1w, than did the print.
tive disciples; but admit that these verbal dlfh-
cuties cid not exist among the early Christians
The reformation was difference, but it was not
the intention Of the reformers to split up the Chris
tran church. The PuIItans differed with the church
Of England, and coming TO this country, brought
their differences with them. Now, what is TO be
done 10 heal these dssensions! The only way, It
appears to me- is to drop all differences OF sec ar-
natarc and get the clergy of all denominations to
unite in one grand principle of christian discipline
1t is evident the various modes oil worship oil the
present dav, did not exist in the Apostolic age
What is then the occasion for this now! Our socie-
ty contempates the doing away with all these things
"What" exclaims brother, who does not believe
precisely as another, give up my cherished opin-
ion for that is wrong-that will never do" But
it will do, aad by the efforts Of our society," hope
soon to see il done.
and dissentions there are among them. And ali be-
caase one believes he has the right to control the
conscience Of another We have no right to disci-
pline a brother-ev' ry one should be at liberty to
particular creed.
Christians should unite in some universal doc
trine. Bible Societies, Tract and Temperance Soc-
cites, should have dispute points of d. ctrine.
Missionaries when they go abroad should carry with
them ne sectarian creed. What beauty, what har-
mony, would then pervade the entire Christian
Church Clergymez would then longer scowl at
each other, for fear some innovation might overset
his doetrinl discipline, and deprive his family Of
their daily bread.
After Mr.. Slocum had thus my stiiied his hearers,
a MIR Rennie rose to give his notions the matter
He possessed most delicious Eastern brogue and
| twanged his sentences forth without mercy. 81
have nay beloved hearers, great reluctance to ad
dress you--Grst for my youth, and secondly, from
| the very peculiar situation ! find myself placed in
Just now, eonnt Of a matter will pretty quick
ly relate to you. ! came from the green hills Of
Vermont, and will tell you how happened to get
here among you. I'D heard Of the Union Society,
and said to myself I'll Jest travel TO York and
what kind Of folks these Unonists may be. So here
am, good two hundred and Fifty miles from my own
heme. I've got new to tell you how came to take
Of my place called Unien Baptists. ] differed with
my people on some doctrnal points, and hey parted
with me in anger. 1t came about thuswise. We
had glerious revival Of religion in our pars-there
| was a great sxctement in all our churches. Many
| hardened sinners showed signs OF piety. But the
enthusiasm was chiefly among the youag. Now,
when these young lovers Of Jesus came for admis-
sion into the church, they were ranged around the
altar Of the sect to which their parents belonged,
and compelled to rccitc certain creeds according TO
the rites Of the church they were joining, whether
| nation. was OF opinisn that young children could
| not understand these doctrinal difficulties, and
| freely expressed my opinion TO that ef,ct.--
| Ny people took offence at this, and cast Of At
parting 1 told them would never abandon my be-
loved flock I'll hold on to our skirts said 10 them.
will not abandon you. will not account Of this
disagreement cast OF my faith and join some other
denomination. No, will hold on awhile l will
not quit you. I will hold on a little longer.
This my brothers and sisters is my dem-
ma. What think ye is best TO be donel / cam
not yield to my people They renouncs me. Its ct
any wayl
Mr. Renne here sat down but almost immed iately
started no again and said, hold a bit my friends
forget 20 mention that had written psinphe on
this subject which have here for sale wish every
one to res! & and do little more; I'm poorman;
every dollar counts"
Some purchasers went to the desk and obtained
| MIR Renne's lucubra ions. A hymn was then sung,
Scarcely was il ended when "hod a Bit don't be
in a hurrah was heard from Mr.. Repnie. The au-
dence waited to learn what next They not
kept long in the dark. F." forgot said Mr. Renne, to
mention that I've got the second and third number
of my work here, 30 that they who have purchased
the first by buying these two, can have the work
complete"
AT this announcement there a general roar OF
laughter Many seemed TO admire the 'cuteness Of
Mr.. Rennie's plan for selling his pamphlet, and
Joked the buyers Others made of as possible
and while the indeatgsble seller was yet exciaming
hold on a bit" the audience dispersed.
multitude Of negatives often in direct opposition
We DINER we give his words Their the reader must
discover if he
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