The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-01-19

For The Cecil Wing.
| Mr.. EDIToR:-1n your paper of last week
there appeared letter from New Leeds,
written by one "Docle," alias "The
Model
The object of this Docie Model in writ
ing that letter was evidently to malign my
character. She has been waiting several
months for good opportunity to let out
her spleen against me; and. fearing that
would soon be out of her reach, as the ex-
piration of my term is drawing nigh, she
concluded to fire off her blunderbuss last
week.
This woman has frequently misrepre-
sented me in conversation with her &C
quainlances, but as | had learned that her
reputation as busy body in other peoples
affairs was established wherever she was
known, and that very little credence is
given to anything she says by those ac-
quainted with her, therefore | paid no at
tention to her remarks about myself. But
when she renders herself unrecoguizable
by DOMINIC 4 docile mask, aud circulateS
throughout the county reports calculated
10 Inlure my reputation as an orthodox
minister, then sense Of duty forces me to
reply, and to inform the public that know
the author was actuated by the spirit of
malevolence; but that was apparent to
every one who read the letter.
My principal object, however, in answer
ing the letter is to correct her erroneous
report of my views upon the subject of
Sanctiication.
She accused me of saying that sanctifca-
zion is not attanable until we reach the
rIf lnnI d. hot III o. I,,,-
does not cleanse from all sin; and that all
who profess sanctltication claim absolute
perfection.
What | said was this: Sanctifcation is
part of the scheme of redemption, and no
unsanctiiied person, no one who is desti-
tute of holiness, can enter the heavenly
world. 1t is through Sanctification that
we become :" meet for the inheritance of
the saints i'll light" When man is regen-
Grated. justified sanctified, or to use one
word which comprehends these three terms
Shred, he realizes that the blood of Jesus
cleanseth from all sin.
/ Entire sanctitication is what | said was
unattainable in the present life. | held
that the work of Sanctitication, instead
of being a separate and distinct work
from regeneration, subject to justification,
and instantaneous. was gradual work,
commencing at the moment man is born
again, born of the spirit and continuing
as long as he inhabits flesh and blood. 1t
began IN regeneration and was completed
in death.
And what I said respecting those who
professed to have attained spiritual perfec-
tion entire Sanctiticatiou, was this: Chris
tian perfection, as taught in the gospel,
denotes being perfect as God is perfect.
- BE ye therefore perfect as your Father
which is in heaven is perfect" Matt. 5:4S)
And as God is absolute perfection; there
fore. those who profess to be perfect, en-
tirely sanctified, must claim absolute per-
fiction
| have nothing more to say in reply to
that letter, except to request " Docile y
not to bring her malignant spirit with her
hereafter when she comes to church to
take notes upon my sermon, and not to sit
SO near the door. w. T. VALIANT.
Is Everything kept in a first class Mil
linery, Trimmings, Notion and Fancy store,
can be bought at Mrs. LITzENBERG s fash
ionable and attractive store. on Main street,
at prices that defy competition.
70" Ready made Clothing, well made,
substantial Goods, at nearly half price. at
MCCRERY & BoUIDEN's.
e Fall and Winter stock closing out at
the GLASS FRONT.
IS For substantial bargains, go to
MCCRERY & BoULDEN's.
rs Mems Heavy Boots, selling low, at
the GLASS FRONT.
rs Mems Heavy Boots, worth $3.50,
selling for $3.115. MCCRERY & BOULDER.
rs Blankets, 10 ia, Blankets, large
assortment, very cheap. GLASS FRONT.
q" Mems and Boys Buck and Sheep
Gloves and Gauntlets, selling at and below
cost, at MCCRERY " BoULDEN's.
- Merino Underware, Gloves and other
Wollens, closing out low. GLASS FRONT.
rB Great reduction in prices of Heavy
Fall and Winter Goods at
MCCRERY Il BOULDEN's.
Is Lucky is the baby whose mamma
uses Glenn's Sulphur Soap, with which to
wash the little innocent. No prick y heat
or other rash can annoy the infant cuticle
with which this cooling and purifyiDp anti