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X ZION’S LANDMARKS. 191 times tluit we so far torget ourselves that xve only think it necessaiy to se.' ve Ood once a month ; that if we till our seats on regular meeting elays, it is a matter of 1 t- tle consequence how w'e conduct ourselves in our daily walk or conversation. And when one member sees another acting a little amiss, instead of going to him as a hrothor or sister should, and as we are CO amamled to rlo, find fidmonishing them, we think, or seem to think, that it is none of our business, and turn our back or leave to keep out ot sight, and p’obably what we do say, say it to some one else, and never one time think to admonish them as we are commanded. Brethren, this surely is wrong and not walking in the way that we received Cliristj and just as certain as we are di-obedieot ciiildren, walking inforliidden pat' s and neglectful of tliese important duties, the church will become c dd and lukevvanu and Zion will cease to travail, Gi )1 will withhold flis blessings, and we m ly expect to meet llis chasten ing r.)d. Bretliren, if we have been thus neglectful of our duty, let us be so no more; it we have been so forgetful as to iiecome careless and indifferent in the ser vice otour blessed Saviour, who has done MI much tor us, let me admonish you to be so no longer. May the C4od of peace be and remain xvith us all, and enable us by His Jiolv S.drit, that as wns have received Christ so to walk in Him, and to Him be all the praise. Brother Bodenliamer, I have already ex tended this scribble too far, and yet have not w itteii as I wished to. Do with it as you think best. Yours in liope, B. G, McCOWEH. EDITORIAL. L. I. BODENHAMER, EditoPw. WILSON, N. C., NOV. 15, 1870. ears rush by us like the wind. We see imt whence the eddy comes or whither it is tending, and we seem ourselves to wit ness their flight without a sense that we are changed—and n et time is beguiling man ot Ins strength, as the winds rob tJic woads ot their foliare. A contented mind is the greatest bless- nig a man can enjoy in this world ; and it in the pre.se'it life his happiness ari-es from the subduing of his desires, it will arise in the next from the gratificat.ou of them. Beyond all credulity is the credu- iousness of tlie atheist, who believes that chance coulel make a worlei when it can not build a barn. Inheritance may lie gotten liMstlh' at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not bo blessed. A Treatise on tlie Arminian Greed. Pam [ililet copies ot the above Trea tise, written by Elder John Rowe, of Georgia, can be obtained by address ing tlie subscriber. Price, per single copy 25 cents; Five copies $1 ; Twelve copies $2. Address 0. S. McDakiel, Ofiice of Zion’s Landmarks, Wilson, N. C. An Effectual Remedy in tlie Churcli against “Homestead Laws.” This remedy is calculated, if reduced to practice, to ett'eetiuilly jjrevent any Baptist from going into the " Home stead,” and is warranted to bring ail out of it, who liave taken it, under a [icnalty of “ Pains and trouble of pre scription lost, or sent free to any church.” It is also designed to remove reproach and ease a lieavy heart, calm a guilty conscience, rejoice the angels, and vex the devil. First—‘‘Bring me a sword. A..nd they brought a sword before the king.” 1 Kings 3:21. (This sword is the word of the Ijoi'd.) “And the king said. Di vide the living cliild in two, and give half to the one, and half to the otlier.” 25th verse. This living child was the subject of dispute, and spiritually al ludes to the revealed word of God, and the system of salvation, but literally it alluded to a literal difficulty, and wdll apply to the present difficulty of “Homestead,” or indebtedness. First, the indebtedness is the difficnltyn Sec- ondly', the “Homestead” is the tempta tion. Thirdly, the division of tlie liv ing child, or difficulty, is the remedy, b’irst, then take the sword (word of God) and divide the difficulty, so that every member have a part to bear of his brother’s burdens ( debts). “ Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fullil the law of Christ. Gal. 6:2. “And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.” Acts 3:45. The above was lit eral possessions and literal go'ods, sold and distributed among the diseiplc.s as their circumstances requirqd. This was tlie effects of grace in their hearts, pro ducing bowels of mercies, one to aiio- ther—esteeming the comfort of others greater riches tliaii xvorklly estate. Now if bretiireu who are not involved in those irresistible difficulties caused by tile late war, and have possessions and goods left, would divide the difficulties, possessions and goods, as every man have need, no Baptist would e\mr go into “Homesteads,” and ail that have went in would come out; the debts be all paid; tlie church suffer all ke; worldiy goods x>arted with for Christ’s sake;, feilowsliip and confidence restoi^d; love nmltipliod; the true spirit of Apostolic Christianity felt, practiced and exliib- ited openly ; the mouths of gainsayers stopped; the diflicnlties settled forever; God glorilled, and the devil dumb founded. Then suppose tliere be a few members in a church who suffered worse than others ; suppose we divide the child, until we all fare alike, and all suffer alike, and all glorify God alike. Surely if you suffer for a brother, and not for yourself, it will be double sweetness. Yea, it would be a thing i the church could condemn tlie world upon, as effectually as Noah’s faith did ill building the ark. Such, forbearance and zeal, mixed with love, invisible action,, would astound the world as much as the preaching of .lonah did the Ninevites, for it xvould be Apostolic or der, in modern times, which is rarely seen and never practiced now-a-days. Then we who he'p a brother bear his burdens, and suffer with him the loss of earthly goods, not to keep our owm reputation up, but to keep the cause of Christ from suffering reproach, and to keep the reputation of our brother up, would be truly suffering for Christ’s sake. We do not think that any Bap tist ought to take the “Homestead,” but we also think the only remedy is to divide the child, or burden. If we are willing to do this it will settle t!ie mat ter. If we are not willing to sacriftce a part of our goods, for Christ’s sake, let us not complain at a brother for not parting with all he has tor the same purpose. No man is any poorer than ourself. We lost all at the surrender, and was lefiindebt, but we determined never to avail ourself of any law of ex emption, but a discharge of the debt; and by God’s goodness we hope to get through this fall. NVe have been try ing to tiiink more of our own duty, and less of others fault.s. We hope brethren will do likewise, and not be too rash one with another, upon such legal sub jects ; hut rather devise some plan for all to get on in peace. Then brethren, would it not be better for each church to say to thepoorof its self, now brother, you make a ia.ir surrender of your ]>ro- perty, ami we Will assist you so that yon shall never suffer for bread, and put the shoulder riglrt to the wheel and help them roll out of the mud. This plan seems to us would do two things at once; It would increase love, and stop CO m plain i i ig. We fea r t h at m u cli trouble will grow out of too much pub licity. The only way is, for each cliurch to manage its own affairs in tliis re.s- pcct. And it i.s our opinion that the cliurch iiad better assist a poor brother and get him out of embaiTas-smouts, or if they are not willing to do that, leave the matter to his conscience, his God, I and the lavrs of his country. We Iiope the brethren xvill consider these tilings, and try to settle difficulties rather tlian advertise them. Lot us hear more about tlie kingdom of iieaven, and le.ss about the kingdoms of tliis world. What we have written, according to our views, is a condensed embodiment of Elders Howe and Hc.spess’s (of Geor gia) views upon the subject. Perhaps we strike more directly at the duties of the churches, in our remarks, in fewer words. What we hav^e written upon the subject, is consistent with the re- vca,led word of God, touching Christian duties, but is not insisted upon that it is consistent with the covetousness of ha- imin nature. We iiavegiven our views in,weakne.s.s, for the ciuise sake, not to invite a reply from any one, but to bring the church to a reflection upon her duty to God and to one anotlier. Now if a.ny church can see, and feel it to ho tiieir duty to pursue the course herein pre scribed, we will be liappy to publish such a noble spirit of Christianity to tlie cold unfeeling world, and nominal pi-ofus- sors of religion. Otlierwise we hope wo shall not be called ii|ron to publish any thing furllier upon the subject, as it is not calculated to comfort the Chris tian., nor glorify God, to se-e and liear of distresses, and dispntin.gs among the flock.—Ed^ This Number closes the Third Volume of Zion’s Landmarks. Its subscription has steadily increased from the first issue; and many are the words of en couragement and approval that have been received from the dear brethren and sister j. Forthe.se, both the Editor and Printer, desire to feel thankful and humble. If we have been able to serve the cause, and comfort any of God’s dear children, our labor has not been in vain. We trust we have been made to feel our imperfections, our weakness, and our liability to err, therefore we ask tlic prayers of all the brethren, that our columns may be so guarded that no thing shall appear therein calculated to mar the peace and comfort of tlie saints. Wo renew the invitation to all brcthreir and sisters, wdio feel inc'ined, to write for the paper, requesting, however, that, tliey avoid mattere of disputation and contention among brethren ; remem bering that wo should ever strive io keep the unity of the-spirit, in the bond of peace. Bttbscribers whose time has expired, are solicited to renew. If any wish to discontinue tliv'^y will please notify ns, in order to prevent confusion. J gents, and brethren and friends generally, are solicited to aid us in extending the cir culation of the paper.. I tliink we sh:t]l hazard nothino- ] jv s;iyiu^, Arminiani.sm-,, Avlien tircs-^cd up in its inll uniform, is a kisid of hobby-horse for old Apollvon to rido ou liitlier and thither; and on wbicli too he gets his children to ride,—and away tliey go down yonder to nature’s plcutsure ground, wherepnay be found tree-wili, bunian rectitude, iicshiv perfection, good resolutions, fair {iro- mi,ses, long prayers, mock sanctity, Avill worship, feigned humility, false devotion, and sincere oiiedicnce, in a very thriving condition. In tliesc things most men glory, while Christ is overlooked, and divinegrace treat ed as it but a minor consideration in the business of salvation.—James- Osbourne. Bread of deced is sweet to a ma-i, but afterwards his mouth shall iie filled with g I avel. Whoso keepetlf his mouth and ins tongue, keejieth his soul fi-ora troubles. Labor not to be rich ;, cease from thine own wisdom. Whoso cunsethdiis fatlier or his mo her, his iamp shall bo put out in obs.aire d.irii- ness. OBITUARY. CUATIIAM COuXTV, N. C. EldetcL. I. Bodkxiiamer: Deah 8ni: — Please publish the death of Eider N.V- THANUEL.NORWOOD, who died Octo- b.-r 27th, 1870; He was 87 y-airs 10 months and 4. days of ago. lie-died strorg iii the Baptist faitin H-e had been a mem ber of the Baptist church tor 4(3 jmars. He left two chiidrcn-.feo nKuirn tiicir loss, but their loss was liis ctenial g.ain. lie re- cei.ved'Zion’s Landmarks as long as Ii8; lived. Yours respectfully, HMIY NOllWOODv.
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