Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1842-07-27
LETTER FROM BROTHER MARSH.
Craftsburv. July IL, 1912.

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LETTER FROM BROTHER MARSH.
Crattsbury, July II, 1912.
Brother Murray After a delay o
some time, | shall attempt 10 fulfil my
promise to you, by endeavoring to writ,
you few lines. Since saw, you at lht
Association, and the short though inter
esting visit at my house, my mind has
been more sensibly pressed with the grea
truths which you are endeavoring to i'm
press on the minds Of the children Of mer
even those principles which our blessed
Savior taught when on earth. | am sat.
isGed if there were more of the doctrine
of religious reform sounded through the
length and breadth OF the land, we should
see more love manifested between not on.
ly the nations Of the earth, but in all our
intercourse with our neighbors. | re-.
joice, dear Brother, that it is felt by so
many at this time. When / read the
sermon delivered at the SALISBURY Asso.
ciation, it rejoiced my heart. and seemed
TO give fresh vigor to my mind. find
there are many even in this section of our
land, that are beginning to think serious.
ly upon the subject of religious reform,
and are beginning to enquire what must
be done, that the law of love and good
will may be made manifest TO all men.
and what shall be done so as to carry out
those princi pies which our Savior so
plainly taught to bis disciples. The cause
Of the oppressed and down trodden is
making deep impression on the minds of
many in this place. But after all the
light there has been upon the subject,
many that might be useful in helping
their fellow creatures from bondage, are
waiting till the cause shall become more
popular. Such course is far from ODE
dlence TO the instructions of the Apostle
who said, remember them that are in
bonds as bound with them" The cause
of temperance is gaining slowly. A large
collection of the cold water army met at
Hardwick, on the Alb instant, most of
which belonged TO the Juvenile society,
Il was stated there were 140O at the ceIe-
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| have thought much of the course you
are taking; and it is my desire you may
be guided by the spirit of God in all things.
| hope, dear Brother, you will continue.
TO search after truth, as for hid treasures,
for it is truth that makes US free.
As it respects the subject Of prayer, my
mind is some different from yours. L
believe the Bible abounds with sufficient
proof that vocal prayer is acceptable in
ne sight Of God. But the manner 10
which religious meetings are carried on
t the present day is moi altogether salts
actory TO my mind. / should be happy
lear Brother, 10 have the time come when
'raylng and singing, and all the attem pts
Q worship God, might be done in the
krit and with the understanding.
As it respects government 10 this world,
'etween nations and kingdoms, and indi- |
nduals, ! am sure your principles are
orrect and according TO scripture and
rood sense, and the doctrine which will
lnally prevail. | have conversed with
many on the subject and all are ready TOD
cknowledge that this will prevail when
ne world shall become regenera,ed 10
christ. But | ask, if this is not proof
nal II should immediately take place 2
Ind Il professors Of religion wish to see
reformation IN the world, [ wouId en-
ulre, where should il commence Surely
very irue Christian will say-in my own
ealt, and in the church. If there was
yer time that called upon the Christian
'orld TO awake and come to Christ, il is /
the present time. And for this end j
Ear Brother. let Us live and pray.
Your friend and brother,
CHARLES MARSH. :
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