The Northern star, and farmers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1837-1849, 1846-09-26
correspondence.

Association, held al Pawtucket, on the 9'h snd
] OH inst.. the following communication from two
Of the Baptist Associations Of Enslsud, on the
suhjsc, Of peace benrsen the too nations, wa,
presented 10 the body; end . response, prepared
by the Moderator. end adopted. wss ordered ia
be returned. Il ss very interesting cousspon-
dence.
TO the BAPTIST CHURCHES of The United
States Of .7msrica, from The Wsst Rid
ing Of Yorkshire, and Lancashire and
Cheshire Assoc,at,on Of Baptist Churches,
al their Annual Meeting, held al Brad
ford, June LIST, Cd, and Sd, 1916.
DEAR BRETHREN,-The ruinors Of war
between our respective nations, which
have lately occupied the public m,nd,
have led Us, a, we feel persuaded they
have led you, TO pray earnestly tba, so ter
rble an evil may be avertcd. We hope
that there is now lnils probability OF IT'S
occurrence, but IN the present state Of
suspense we feel il important 20 use ev-
cry means to preserve Peace. As bre-
,bren in Christ we may exercise rec,-
p.ocal influence on each other, which, by
the blessing Of God, may tend greatly to
this end. For this purpose we express 10
you our Increased resolve to cUhlyn,e in
our respective spheres an intimate feeling
OF brotherhood beiireen the t,co Nations,
and to discouhtensnce every appearance
Of national Jealousy and ill.w,ll. One in
language and descent t-one in love for
the pure word Of God--one in efmts 10
spread the Gospel--one IN our profession
to set high example to the nations, shnll
We sc far forget our origin, our oneness
IN Christ, our high calling, our vast res
ponsibllies, and above all, the honor Of
our God, as not 20 use oil available means
TO avert the guilt and evils Of an appeal
TO arms, and 10 promote an equitable od-
Justment OF ali differences which niuy a
rise between the two nations?
The results Of War between them,
both as 10 the interests ofIise and Eier
nifty, would be dreadful, aud we hope that
by thus expressing our feelings, and re-
quesling from you recipro: cation of,hem,
we may contribute, in some degree, to
the preservation Of bapry Peace
Wishing you oil temporal ard spiritual
prosperity, We are, dear brethren,
Yours in the fellowship OF Christian
love.
(Signcd on behalf ofthe
! asso ciated churches,)
IA MES Acw ORTIZ, A. NJ, So
VIM FIrs-Ev BURcHELL,
To the BAPTIST CHURCHES Of The West
Riding Of Yorkshire, Of Lancashire, and
Cheshire, IN Great Britain, The Wan.
rem BAPTIST ASSOCIATION Of Rhode
Island, Un,ied Staies Of america, send
eth Oh, ist,an saiuiai,on.
BELOVED BRETHREN:-Your letter to
the Baptist Churches OF the Unuet States,
occasloned by the late rumors OF war be-.
tween our respective countries, has been
read in our assembly, aud il gives Us
great pleasure to assure you tina, II con-
,alns not single sentiment which we DO
not sincerely reciprocate. We belieye
that war cun never be waged without NJ
volvlog at leas, one party, but, most com
monty, both parties, in inneasura5ic
guilt. But neither excuse nor pallla,ion
can be framed f'r war between two
are Intelligent, and they can estimate the
gratultous misery which war must inn,ct
upon both these countries. They are
instructed in the doctrines of revealed re.
liz ion, md they know that needless de-
struct,on Of life and tho means OF human
happiness is most atrocious sin against
Almighty God our Heavenly Fo,her.--
We are brethren OF the same family,
bound 10 each other by every tie of tn
ierest and affection; rejoicing together IN
the blessings OF a common Christianity,
apd the united bulwu,k OF Protestant CT. :
Il'zation throuehou, the world. Two
such nations could never be brought into
collis,on except through the insane mas
terry OF those unholy passions which must
bring upon them both, the s'gna! dsplea-
sure oi a righteous and most merc,ful
God. Every precep, Of Christianity im-
pels us TO employ all the means in our
power TO prevent the occurrence o. such a
calamity. Were we 10 act otherwise, we
should become pa'iakcrs in the gull, Of 20
wicked a contest Such ore our prlnci iples,
and we pledge ourselves 10 act in con-
formity with them, ard 10 unite with you
in every Christian effort to render peace,
no, only between our own couauies, but
throughout the world, universal and per.
pe,ual.
We rejoice that all the causes Of Of
fence between Great Butaln and the u
niled States have been 80 happily remov-
ed. IL gives Us additional pleasure to
ackEoa ledge, that tins result must, IN a
remarkable deg'ee, be attributed 10 the
iorbearsnce aud temper oi your states
men, snd the Christian spirit Of your pco.
pie. Conccding 10 you The honor OF hsv-
ing been first IN this good work, we will
ever strive 10 emulate your example
until, under the dominion OF the Prince
OF Peace, war shall be as deeply sbhotrcd
.,o aa,th A avov ka tooa ..ho..od IN