The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-23

Prayer Book Society, at st. Bartholomew's church,
this evening.
Shall tho FEDERAL Consultation BE Chris
thanked.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
The constitution tinkers are at 1t again, Mr.. Edi-
tor. swallow-tsil coats Of azure hue, gorgeousy
Illuminated with brass buttons are to be laid aside
on Wednesday,the Goth instant, to give place to
garments Of proiigal length of skirt, and Of more
religious inspiring color, set of with immaculate
white cravats asa cover to the bilious outer form
Of good. we'll meaning mortals albert many OF
whom are amlced with an aggravated form OF
dyspepsia, and Who fancy the effects OF their de-
ranged stomachs to be nsught else blu t-their bona
fde sensitive conscience.
These minister (s) to mind diseas'd" will as
semble in solemn convention in Cooper Institute
New York. to determine how and when to engraft
upon the constitution Of the United states the
acknowledgment therein Of God and OF Jesus
Christ ''the Savior Of mankind"
Can any one givc sane reason why these con-
stltution thinkers persist In their attempts to de-
form one of the grandest instruments ever vouch-
safed Tor the government Of free people We
will uaestion the motives OF these gcntiemen'
though wa feel free to express our opinion in re-
CARA INC consequences involved In the danger
Gus course they have seen Mt to pursue Every
signsr to the call for the convention no doubt
thinks himself q liberalminded, charitable and
Christian man. Let us ask them individually, SIS
t liberal to demand OF others that which yOu would
not willingly acceds to were. you to put yourself
in his placel And is 1t charitable to arrogate
that that WHICH does rot rot Of right belong alone
to your" IL Is fun time that these
gentlemen and their followers understood that
OF the entire American people, and Is not made OF
such plastic stuff that renders 1t susceptible of
particular religion, no matter how numerous its
yotaries. II IS the Joint property alike Of Chris
the natural and inalienablc right Of every human
being to worship his God according to the dictates
one has the right to compel him to acquiesos in,
even r any relgious 1ee u
US that the ems present time is not atsgether
propitious, when Congressional Investigations
into creait Mobilier stock trsnsactions, and
haunted ropes Of many high priests, as wen as
some Of the lesser lights Of the dominant religion.
the many honest believers in Christianity, but on
the contrary, aamiring them for the great works
for sincerity Of purpose, we think, with ali hu.
mity they have not yet attained that supreme
degree of perfection that entities them to monopo
liZe most of the good in this world and all the
salvation in the next. The Book OF Esther makes
no mention OF the Almighty, yet every one will
Words have no meaning when acts belle them.
Leave the constitution alone anS Let
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WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 81, 1873.
Still on the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
It is certainly no harm to have creed and well
to know precisely what and what not to believe In
religion, although some people do not seem to have
much faith In anything, and would rather be puz-
zled to formulate their actual beler or opinion.
Many indeed, have very indefinite ideas this
matter and content themselves with giving blind
assent to the faith Of their forefathers in order to
avoid the trouble Of investigation. Many, even of
those who are the most jealous and loudest in ut
terlng their creed would be much embarrassed to
say whether they really believe with certainty. All
those good people who punctually recte their
cedo at church every Sunday have not for all that.
They say l believe this and l believe that,
but 1t is oftentlmes much more by rou-
uso ana and wsog bs aSe to ten pfr e
why and wherefore Of their profession. But, to
return to the question; il each Individual has .
right to have and must OF necessity, have creed,
tent with that OF his fellows. Ho is bound in
own to be respected. OF course, there may be, as
Is too often the case, want OF honesty and sim
But need not say that Such professors and pro-
cssions are unworthy Of all respect and consdera-
ton we should respect the creeds Of others only
both for their honesty and credibility. l do not
mean to say that every Christian ought to rccOg-
nize as such all those who profess Christianity
On and there must be, as. IN M
deed. there is, sure criterion by which
to distinguish the true followers OF Christ from the
spurious. Nor do mean that every Church should
or could always consistently hold fellowship with
another question. But contend that any ass0cia-
ti0n by the general name Of Christian. and having
for Its object the general advancement oil morality
and religion ought to be as broad as it's name and
point besides faith In Christ as the only Saviour
and mediator and belief in good works as neces-
sary consequence Of faith in other words, love to
God and love to men. Outside OF these fundamental
principles Of Christianity there should be perfect
freedom Of thought and speech on all subjects con-
nected with the Bible as long, at least,
as nothing is emitted conflicting with morality
or decency. And l contend that nothing
of the kind will occur where there is sound moral
principle, and genuine religion. And in that case
possessors OF truth be AFRAID of the religious
opinion of those they believe to be in error2 Light
is more powerful than darkness and verify stronger
than falsehood, and honesty better at any rate,
more manly and more worthy Of the Christian
name to always freely express ones own honest
convictions than to try to conceal them from
certain motives and on certain occasions; more
differ from US in opinion than to condemn them as
heretics and try to prevent the free expression OF
their views, however different they be from own.
The one conduct Is that OF liberty and charity-the
other Is that Of intolerance and despotsm, which
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| To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD
whyi is 1t that Trinity with her millions upon