The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-03-16
The Dunkards.

Dunkards and the Amish."
We presume the author of this
article in the first place had refer
ence to the German Baptist or
Brethren, very commonly called
Dunkards, a name given by the
world, and whilst We are ready and
willing to give all credit and honor
due him Tor her as the case may be)
for the MANY good things he has
said about this people in his article,
but in the main we are sorry to say
that he has widely misrepresented
us and would kindly suggest that
before undertaking to write the his
tory of any people or sect of people
that he become better acquainted
with his subject.
For the benefit of the many read.
ers of yo1r valuable paper who may
not be acquainted with us as q peo-
Pile and with our faith and practice
we wish to notice few of his re-
marks.
In the first place we shall notice
few of the good things said in our
favor:
The Dunkards are such a pecul-
lar people. We are glad to know
thasuoSs people have ever been
peculiar people-Deut. IA; 2; 26:
Is; lst Peter, 2: 8; Titus, 2, Ia.
This is pne OF the characteristics
that chahcteriscs every true child
Of God aeparate and distinguished
people from the world.
The religion Of these people is
verv singular both in its tenents
and outward forms. Their creed
teaches triute immersion and the
public washitg of feet as an ordi-
nance. Again we are glad to know
that God has not left his peculiar
people without guide to lead them
into all truth hnd this truth came
by Jesus Chrit. John l: IL. The
author of Etehal Salvation to all
them that ob& Hlm.-Heb. 5: 9.
This truth the word of God which
is to make us use unto salvation is
the only creed or guide or name
given among MIN whereby we must
be saved.-Acts, 4: II, Being sub.
ject to its teachings our souls are
purified. list Pker, /: %. When
we turn to our birds gospel by st.
Matthew and real 18th, 10th aud
goth verses of the 2Sth chapter with
an unprejudlced mind and what
will we make of it short of three
fold action analysed according to
the rules of the English language.
Harmonizing this With Romans, 6:
3, 4 and 8: LIST Cor. l2: Is, st.
John, 3; LA; Acts, 2: %; also LIST
Peter, l: 80. We think is sufficient
proof to any upreiudiced mind that
tnune immersion was the Apostolic
mode of baptism.
Valid and safe as to the feet
washing when we read the 18th
chapter of st. John. Note what
our Lord says to Peter: If l wash
the not thou hast no part with me.
As our article is growing lengthy
will look little on the other side
and close.
"The Dunkards are opposed to
Sunday schools, a paid ministry,
revivals, prayer meetings and mis-
sions," is erroneous IN the main.
1t is true we are opposed to a fixed
salary for our ministers, but not to
their being supported. Sunday
schools and prayer meetings we have
eyer favored as we'll as revivals
when in harmony with Gods word.
Missions are heartily encouraged
and supported.
They are forbidden to send
their sons to college" TO this we
would say flour friend was to visit
some of our colleges either in the
south, east or vest and see the
many young men and ladies, mostly
Brethrens' children he would see
his mistake.
"They allow no newspaper re-
porters at their yearly meetings nor
any printed account of proceed
ings." We are glad to inform your
readers that this is incorrect and we
are able to prove it.
First name used only" Also
incorrect.
"The Dunkards are fast dying
out" To this we would say thou
sands are yearly uniting with this
peculiar people. Praise the Lord
for his goodness and his wondrous
works to the children of men.
Last, but not least, our friend
claims that the integrity of the
whole church structure is now
menaced by the Progressive Dunk
ards, an of shoot of the old society.
To this we would say wrong again.
The Brethren church is no nearer
being governed by the Progressive
element than by any other denomi-
nation. Progress in the divine life
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