Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-06-02
!, -, church in Middletown, and wishes his
Dr..nondents 10 direct to the latter place.
OBITUARY X.

Averse 10 obtruding on the public partlc-
liar obituary notices in ordinary cases, i
!. believed to be demanded by the high In
,.,ssts of the kingdom Of Jesus Christ, to
,.te some special observation of those who,
~ divine favor, have manifested peculiar
.r,ebment to his truth and commandments.
70 alorify the grace Of God in them, and
- .timulate his chosen to closer walk
vih him, we may well exhibit the example
Z those who have been honored to hold
e,r,b The Word Of life, in the midst Of a
Oerverse generation, BY their practical con-
iormity to unpopular truths and their decld-
a boly opposition 10 those cherished tradi-
,ou, which make void the commandments
Of the Lord.
Such an example we have contemplated
IN the life Of our venerated and beloved
f,,her 10 Israel, Elder CALEB GREES, Of the
Baptist church, who lately fell asleep in
Jesus, in Mechanicsyille. Saratoga County,
Ny. A man indeed Of like passions and
eucompassed with infrmilies like others, he
became endeared to those who knew him
best, by long, decided and practical advo-
cacy Of that simplicity Of obedience 10 Jesus
Christ, from which, alas SO many of the
professed followers Of the Lamb, have been,
and still are, corrupted.
10 Newport, R. l., many years ago, Elder
G. united with few disciples of the Lord,
in the observance Of divine ordinances of
christian worship, on the holy scriptural
principle Of building up ga spiritual house,"
TO offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable TO
God by Jesus Christ" In consistency with
this principle separation from the ungodly
in holy things was maintained. While all
persons were freely admitted to the place Of
worship without money and without price,
none were considered qualified, according
to the law Of Christ, to participate in any
act Of worship, who were destitute of that
faith and love which qualities Tor all. Re-
vering the word OF the Lord, which saith 10
The wicked, "What hast thou to do to de-
clare my statutes 2" &C., our esteemed broth
er faithfully protested against the prevailing
custom Of profaning the Lords holy ordi-
nance Of praise, by the introduction Of choirs,
composed, in part at least, of those whose
sacrifices, God himself declares, are San
sbomina,ion unto him. Assured that this
delightful and animating part of christian
worship, is one of the spiritual sacrifices
Of the spiritual temple, he maintained the
obvious truth that none but spiritual persons
could, with propriety offer it.
As clearly did his discerning mind per
ceye the incongruity Of connecting witt
the church Of the Lord, in any manner,
society composed Of the opposite character
Of believers and unbelierers, of spirituo
aud carnaI men. Often did he perceiv
and deplore the injury done to Zion by tn
folly Of connecting such antagonist interest
with the things pertaining to that kingdo1
which is not Of this world. Often woul
he appeal 10 those who plead for their ow
notions Of expediencY, in opposition TO Il
principles and examples Of Gods holy wor
What fellowship hath righteousness vii
unrighteousness? and what communion hat
light with darkness % ".And what agre,
ment hath the temple of God with idols
Wherefore come out from among the
and be We separate saith the Lords" &C.
Assured that /" ito obey is better than sacr
fee and 10 heGrken than the fat of rams
he lamented the error Of those who disco
not the important difference between th
prosperity which is congenial with 81
lust Of the eye" and "the pride OF Inf
and that which consists in spiritual life a
conformity to the patlern shown in the h'
mount.
In accordance with the important tru
that Zion's assembled King has received a
bestowed various gifts for the edifying
the body,n the apostolic direction, Eve m
all speak one by one that all may learn 9
all may be comforted," was advocaied
cur brother ss an indispensable duty
precious privilege. OF the utility Of
ordnance, as conducive to the iDcreas
knowledge and fellowship Of the saints,
had much experience. In the princi
stated meetings Of the church, so far as
influence could ensure it, the solemn
imperative, but much neglected duty
'RxHoRTlNe ONE ANorHER," was practic'
observed. The liability Of this duty, as
others, to abuse, he could never admit
Justification Of disobedience 10 the comm
Of the Lord.
One nrorc;nanf charo cferisiic Of this S