The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-08-15

For many years we notice the
Ministers of the Gospel have pro-
claimed Jesus Christ to both races;
although in time past there has been
no great degree OF unity OF brother
" love manifested toward each other
There was great barrier erected be-
tween the two races, which, as long
as it remained, necessarily prevented
the advancement of Christ's kingdom.
The laws Of our land have hereto
fore been in opposition to unity be-
tween the disciples Of Christ, but
since our relationship has changed,
there is no reason why we should not
come out together as one people, to
join in the solemn worship Of AL
mighty God. :" Wehave one father,
even God" and, as his children, let
us show to the world that we are his
acknowledged heirs, and joint heirs
with Christ.
If we are not willing to be united,
to be as one people of Gods here
below, what are we to do, where are
We to 60, when we put off this earthly
tabernacle, and depart to join the
disembodied spirits in the world to
come? +" May the God of patience
consolation and grant us to be like
minded, one toward another, accord
ing to Jesus Christ, that we may, with
one mind and one mouth, glority God,
even the Father Of our Lord Jesus
Christ"
Now. in order to bring about this
unity, we, the freedmen, should not
feel our independence so much as
to refuse to attend public worship
among the opposite race; but when
the opportunity offers itself, present
ourselves among them; and, on the
other hand, invite them also to join
Us in our humble places of worship,
and assist us in praising the great
Creator, who, of one flesh and blood,
formed all mankind. By conducting
ourselves in this manner, we show to
them that we have no feeling towards
them but that Of brotherly love, and
by SO doing we may, i'll short time,
by the help Of God, break down the
barrier of prejudice that keeps us
so far separated. !" For so is the
will of God, that with well doing ye
may put to silence the ignorance Of
foolish men: as free, and not using
Your liberty for cloak Of malicious
ness, but as the servants of God"
We can already perceive different
feeling manifested toward us by the
other race than when we were first
permitted to assemble together and
receive the holy word of God from
one of our own people. At that time
J it was not safe, and was seldom
ventured upon, to hold a prayer
| meeting, or in fact any kind Of a
religious gathering, without guards
to protect us. But, thanks be to God,
that time has passed, and we may now
come out boldly and proclaim Jesus
Christ and Him crucifed to dying
SINNERS, and there is no one to modest
or make us afraid. SCAT first no
man stood with me, but all men
1orsook me; [ pray God that it may
not be laid to their charge.''
1t behooves every minister, as
servants Of Jesus Christ, (who loveth
Rot dIscord,) to instill in the minds Of
he Hock committed to their charge,
.1ne necessity of visiting all churches,
without distinction of color, attending
the public worship of God, wherever
;ney may be. They should ever bear
~ III mind, that God is the Father of
'n, Is OF truth no respeetor OF per-
Tg;,ss, Ig;,s, lor IN every nation he that feareth
co,tad ,tl dhd "a Torketh righteousness is ac-
First nt. 1ol 1ohn VII: Al. Romans XIV: s, 6.
HT Fi'sI sc feter II: Is, 1G. 6 second Timothy