Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1842-06-01
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Dear Brother Murray 81 had rather talk
one hour than write whole day. 1t is
trial TO me TO write, being unaccustomed to
II; and at this time have trembling hand,
IN consequence Of my shoulder being put
out Of joint last winter. But shall jun
BILE few thoughts on to paper, which
should MT do were il not for your request
that would answer half dozen questions
wish TO answer them honestly in the fear
Of God; and may he direct my pen.
In one sense consider that Christ and
his early followers were the greatest resist
ants in the world. And cavilefs might say,
and in truth too for cavilers use some truth,
that he directed his disciples to sell their
garments and buy swords. They say here
are two swords. He says il is enough. And
] conclude If there had been but one, il
would have been enough just for Peter TO
cut off the ear, that he might show his God
like power in healing it. But do not con-
slider this a fair way Of treating the sub
ject. (D As | understand the term, and its
common acceptalien, shall answer. They
acere Non Resistnats. And this Of course
answers the second question. On the third
have no reasons to offer. would 10 God
all men were Non-Resistants. AS 10 the
fourth, would not uphold government in
stealing men and selling them, or raising
them as we do our cattle, for use or market,
because il is directly contrary 10 scripture.
And see not why the others are not an
swered in the foregoing. (2) And it is my
desire that all men would love the Lord
with all their heart, and their neighbor as
themselves. Against such there is no law.
But we are informed in scripture that laws
were made for another class. In Romans,
18th, We have our duty pointed out, as well
as in many other pats Of the Bible. The
18th verse and onward, shows how we are
to treat our enemies, and not 10 avenge
ourselves, for il is written, vengeance is
mine, will repay saith the Lord. In the
18th chapter we have the mode pointed out
how he will have this vengeance executed,
viz: by human government. (3) We are
informed that rulers are not a terror TO good
works, but 10 The evil; and il is plain that
God designs that human government: should
execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Read the two chapters. They are very
precious. 1t takes vengeance out of our
own hands and gives the offender a chance
for fair trial. | am not friend TO lynch
law, but would let every one have a fair
hearing. (4) And Paul to Titus, 3: |, put
them in mind TO be subject TO principalities
aad powers = to obey magistrates 10 be
ready to every good work. And Paul, when
che Jews had consp;red his death, put him
self under the protection of an officer, Of an
armed force, and his life was preserved
And when they bound him with thongs and
were about 10 lynch him, he appealed 10 The
law, and il appears they regarded it more
than many do at the present day. Perhaps
there was not as many Sadducees. (5)
Now, brother Murray, am no friend ic
controversy, though do not fear discussion
LOT am aware nothing bur truth will stand
but aave no public gift, aud do not wisl
70 garoie truth. should not have writer
10 answer your comments on my letter, has
you not requested an answer 10 those cues
lions. But | think will name some few
things in your Note No. 9. You NAV se
by what have already written thai I wonl,
that all men were Non Resisianls and wonl,
live peaceably with all men as much as i
them lies. Thus christians are required /
live, and what is the christians duty is III
duty Of every one. But if the lawless a