The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1843-09-07


pointed TO this place when they were in sin
and of course not strange they should &C
cept. And 2nd, there is more evidence tina
they resigned their offices after they were
converted, than that they retained them, as
every one can see by closely examining
their history. In order TO understand this
subject, we must look at the conduct of the
Great Founder of the christian religion, and
the almost certain practice of the primitive
christians. How did Christ act when they
come TO make him king? He fed out of
their presence; for the reason that has king
| dom was not of this world j.; and therefore he
did not come to establish, nor sustain them.
The practice of the apostles, and the first
christians were, in reference to this, exactly
like their leader, so far as we have any &C
count in bible or profane history.
happened to be one OF the council at
what is called the ordination, of brother
Angler, and voted for his ordination as a
gospel minister; not as Lieutenant Cover
nor. Had known then, what know now,
never should have given my CONSENT
And must think he has waned IN that spirit
uality he once enjoyed, to accept ofthis ap-
pointment. lhaye had that opinion of broth
err Angler, that if called to officiate in Ce-
sar's kingdom, he would have said as Nehe-
miah said 10 the messenger of Sanballat--
81 am doing a great 1oork, so that cannot
come down why should the work cease,
whilst leave it and come down to you? p
Just for moment look at the ncongruity Of
these things.-The Rev. Simon Peter, Pres
ident of the United States-Governor James
Chief Justice John - Esq. Matthew
Sheriff Andrew--Constable Tho mas or
Zacch Secretary Paul or ALr alb Sobin
Lieutenant Governor Barnabus, or, as the
corrupted church have got it, the Req. Aaron
Angler, Lieutenant GoUernor in Caesars
domain, and professed minister of the Cos
pei of the Prince of Peace. 0, my soul is
sick, while am writing! "Tell it not in
Gath, publish it not in the streets Of Aske-
lon."
Several years ago, the Baplists in this
State organized themselves into body call
ed the Slate Contention, for the purpose of
making stronger, and more extended efforts
in the Redeemer's kingdom. This was
all we'll enough. But this was not sufficient.
Soon after This, John Conant sent by his
son, who was member of the Legislature,
TO have this religious convention chartered
by State authority! They done so. For
what purpose do not know, but suppose,
that they might sue and be sued, and in this
way avail themselves ofsome of this worlds
wave-like power to carry forward the grand
interest of peace and salvation suppose
all similar State Conventions have done the
same. New York know has and not en-
ii rely satisfied with the first charter, petit
ton ed for a new one, or an amendment 10
the old one but the legislature nobIy refused
TO have any thing 10 do with it.
Here is church and State united TO all
intents and purposes. Brother n. suppose
sometime groans in secret places (if he does
not, vast many do,) that there is such an
apostacy from primitive christianity; but
where did this begin? 1t is universally
agreed that the most serious beginning was
in the days of Constantine, who abolished
persecution by decree, and introduced into
his cabinet and government, the protested
christian. And now, brother Angler and
thousands of others are perpetualing, the
loss Of that about which they are mourning !
Persecution causes purity in the church.
will then quote" Come out from the world
and be We separate, and will receive you,
saith the Lord of hosts"
ALANsoN A. PEcE.
Cornwall, Aug, 1913.
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