The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-07-21
"A Reply 10 the Letter Written

by II. l.. Harvey dated April l6, and published IN
the Morning Star the 9TH Of May.
A ND first, will endeavor to avoid consciousness
"A and come directly at facts, and what | have
learned by observation Brother II. wrote some
things which have the appearance OF rash Judging
which is strictly forbidden in the sacred scriptures,
st. Matt CHI, l. Judge not that ye be not judged
| would say that he wrote some things which no one
will deny residing in North Danville. We will ac-
knowledge that Mormonism has come with its claims
and its high titles TO unfold mysteries that had long
been hid from the world through their prophet Jo'
but one Gospel sermon from bro iona. Woodman seV
era years ago swept it into the land Of torgetiulness
with all its high claims Of honor and pre-emnence,
as far as North DnnviIle is concerned MIllersm too
has come with its claims, It's terror, its decisions, its
acrimony TO condemn all others who would not yield
to the new yet terrifying faith. But Notwithstanding
we have set under the droppngs of such doctrines as
the above there is great number like good old Dan
iel who have not bowed the knee to such awful de-
lusions now residing in North Danvllle, bearing the
of rabblc, disorghni2ing tearing down, opposed
to church building with creed of their own this
deny for we are Frccwill baptist in sentiment, and
opposed to monarchy in all its forms. We also be-
lieve the New Testament to be the only rule to walk
by, the only unerring standard, and that in connec-
ton with the old Testament without one shade OF
doubt 10 the authenticity Of the scriptures. Let
North Danville be searched and if there is in
de to be found in her skirts dTunkard or whore
monger or that will turn deaf ear to the
calls of the needy the dslressed but in all the be-
nevolen enterprises Of the day they are more for
ward than tho world will average, though not to be
oxtoled.
Brother r. T. Harvey speaks OF trials and
less opposition of our enemies in this place. We
should conclude that he meant North Danville. He
also speaks Of the unhappiness Of the church in be-
ing surrounded with community, a great part Of
whom are exceedingly fanacal, i. e. wild enthusiasts
tics, pretending to revelations and inspirations; he
further says their constant cry is against church and
churches, church order and discipline And to the
above | would reply, that have resided in North
DanviIle 33 years and have never been acquainted
with any such people published to the world by
bro. Harvey. | would farther say it is among the
possibilities that two three whose views some
what fanotca can he found in North Danvile; but
does this look like being surrounded by community
a greater part of whom are fnnatcal! Would it be
just if bro. II. should go to Dover, N. II. and get
drunk for the people there to say that greater part
of DanviIIe men were drunkards! Absurd to judge
after this manncr-it is the weakness of childhood
the effect of disordered BRAIN Again, he imp-
Gates the community by saying their constant cry is
against the church, &c. understand brother II. to
mean the community around the church in North
Danvile. To this would say that there has not
been such repeated crying brother II. represents
True, some wild come-ouers came the distance Of IL
or Is miles to give out call TO come out of Baby
Ion (barely once, but obeyed the CALL therefore
they labored in vain. Does this look like constantly
crying Certainly not) Again, bro. IL represents the
church ID be in bad state when he came here in
1913. True, some of the ordinances of Gods house
may have been neglected; but there fair
prospect for an increased church. There
serious difficulty in the church at that time, either
between the community and church. But all lived
and laborod together IN the cause of God and not
one jaring note heard. Harmony and peace
the order Of the day when bros John Davis and
Stephen Drown lahored in North Danvie in the year
1912. Many backsliders were acclaimed, sinners
were hopefully converted and the number of 20 or
more were baptized. We could adopt the language
of the Psalmist and say, tho Lord hath done great
things for US whereof we are glad" l would ask,
how can bro. II. sander the surrounding community
who clothed and fed him the past year he abored in
North DanviIlc, and would the second year it
not for good reasons best known to himself It is
enough for him TO scandazo the people with the
cruel lashngs of his tongue from the pulpit to the
social circle and from Dan to Bccrshcba, but
dalous piece must be written to satisfy his nimical
mind. While reviewing those past scenes for the
space Of two long years my mind has often been cit
ed back to the words Of the prophet against the Jew
ish shepherds, Eze CHI. %: 3, 4, 5, els and TO-
JOHN p WEEKS, in behalf of the community
residing in North Danve.
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