A Statement of Facts, in Relation to the Call and Installation of the Rev. Mark Tucker: Over the Society in Northampton : Together with His Correspondence on the Subject of Exchanges

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T. Watson Shepard, 1824 - 35 σελίδες
 

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Σελίδα 7 - Massachusetts, it is explicitly provided that " every denomination of Christians, demeaning themselves peaceably and as good subjects of the commonwealth, shall be equally under the protection of the law ; and no subordination of any one sect or denomination to another shall ever be established by law.
Σελίδα 18 - Inhabitants; while every one shall sit in safety under his own vine and figtree, and there shall be none to make him afraid. May the father of all mercies scatter light and not darkness in our paths, and make us all in our several vocations useful here, and in his own due time and way everlastingly happy.
Σελίδα 12 - Whereas, it is well known that there are many members of this society whose religious sentiments differ from those of their present pastor, but who are desirous to preserve the spirit of unity in the bond of peace, and are willing to concur in the settlement of a colleague whose religious sentiments are different from their own, " Therefore, voted unanimously, That this society are willing that the colleague who may be settled with us, in pursuance of the vote passed in November last, should exchange...
Σελίδα 8 - ... but who are desirous to preserve " the spirit of unity;£||. in the bond of peace," and are willing to concur in' *£' the settlement of a colleague, whose religious sentiT..
Σελίδα 34 - If this reproach were bestowed on us individually, it might be borne with patience; but, when it is bestowed upon our friends, and the faith we profess, it would be treachery to our principles to submit to it; and, especially to support and uphold those by whom it is bestowed.
Σελίδα 35 - ... the predictions (not the wishes) of some of the Orthodox, evinced a regard to the rights and feelings of others, which will ever reflect the highest honor upon them. How they understood the proposition. submitted to them, and what they intended by the vote they adopted, we cannot doubt for a mbment.
Σελίδα 34 - The name of CHRISTIAN is dear to us, in common with all the followers of our blessed Lord. That we should be patient under any attempt to rob us of it, we think could hardly be expected. To be ranked with "Jews, Mahometans and Pagans,
Σελίδα 25 - ... gave credit, where credit was due. Archbishop Tillotson was more ingenuous; but he paid dearly for his honesty and frankness, by being branded as a heretic and a Socinian. Many were ready to inflict this censure, who were not ashamed to be plagiarists and pilferers. But the time has happily come, when names have lost their terror, and a man may confess, without fear, through what channels he receives knowledge and truth. The celebrated theologians among the early Arminians, such as Grotius, Episcopius,...
Σελίδα 5 - that he should pursue such a course here in relation to invitations and exchanges, as would satisfy the expectations of all.
Σελίδα 26 - ... is manifested the spirit of Christ and the power of the gospel; but wherever there is arrogance and spiritual pride, wherever religion is made a matter of...

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