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10 s IV. article or resolution gotten up at tlie division of Baptists, declaring non- fellowsliip for the missionary insti tutions and their kindred societies, wldle he professed to liave no fellow ship for them nor sutfcr them in his churches, lie withdrew from his Association vvith a minority of the brethren and formed themselves into an Association They contended as tar as I know for primitive faith and practice until they sntfered tlieir members to go into Masonry, and re ceived into their chnrclie.s members from tiie Missionaries without bap tism. There perhaps has been, and no doubt is, some error of discipline in some of the churches of the Tow- laga Association. They, as a body, liave ever oppesed the Missionary in- >titntions and contendi'd earnestly for ju’imitive faith and practice, except *as l)cibre slated. So far as I have stated is from memory. If I have erred I liope some brother will cor rect me. Brother Gold, I have made these statements, believing that there are • many of our brethren unacquainted with the history and would feel in- difrerent so far as their being restored to the fellowship of their brethren.— I leel they are our own brethren, as much so as those Jews Ezra s[)oke of that had taken wives of the daught ers of other nations around them, and some had children by them. They were their brethren, and all seemed to feel great interest that they should be restored to the temple, and the evil or abominatioi! they had eommliOj^l be put away. It seems they could not receive and enjoy the blessjtigsof God while some of their bretiiren were thus living. How can we ex^KJct to receive and enjoy the blessings of our heavenly Eather while some of our brethren are thus situated, and we make no ef fort to deliver them and liave the evil put away fi'om us, as a body. M ly God in merev inspire into the hearts of Primitive Ba]itists a willing mind to contribute their mite in consummating such a great and glorious work. Wo may look tor opposition, as there was in rebuilding the temple. I hope the brethren will comply with the request of brother Re.spess, and speak their mind fteely G. W. He.vu. Sladesville, Ilytle Co., N. C., Oct. 20, 1876. Tkar Brother Gold:— It .seems that this is one of tlio most de.stitute eonntries for preaching in the state of North Carolina. "We have the gospel .so seldom, brother Gold, that I often get in a cold state. I believe the Association that was held in this county will have a good effect. 1 was providentially hinder ed from attemUng, but have felt to rejoice to hear the brethren and friends tell of the power of the word, and the effect of the same. Brother Gold, I havo never .seen vou naturaliv, hut hope that I have seen yott spiritually. Though I. am nothing, and ofteu feel less than the least of all, I hope that 1 am erne of that poor and afflicted numher ; though fear often takes hold of me and tells me that I am w rung. . Yet, amid all these doubts and teal's, I hope I trust in the Lord for life and salvation. There is a glorious (irom- ise in the Bible to those that love God ; and I often womler if I love him. It seems that I eamiot .satisfy myself on this point; yet [ know that 1 fear him. Brother Gold, there are a great many Baptist believers in this coun try that contend for the faith once delivered to the saints, and I believe, if they could bear more preaching, and were reminded oftener of their duty, it would cause them to come out from the world and lionnr that faith they so earnestly contend for.— 1 feci that tliey vvonld enjoy a bless ing that they are destitute of. "We have one or'lained mini.stcr, our be loved Elder Cartwrig'it, in this coun ty, whom I esteem a father in Israel, hut we live twent-five miles a[>art, and he has such a large circle to at tend that he .seldom gets liere. Brother Gold, it would please me much to .sec a long mute of appoint ments for you, in your paper, for this cou.ity ; fir in that paper I always find something gcod. I will stop. As Jo.seph said, when it goe.s well with you remember me, your little brother, if one at all. IVill yon please give your view on Luke IG, beginning at the fir,st and ending with the 12th Ver.se, which reads thus; “And I say unto you, make to your.selves friends of the jiiammon of unrighteousne.ss, that when ye fail they may receive you ni- to everla.sting habitations,’’ and ob- l!g«>*>ne tln^' wishes to be'-gukie'.lfj^r the wav of all truth, II. Lupto?'!'. Ileni.Tiks. I was much impressed, while in Hyde county, as to the ripeiie.ss of that field for receiving the gospel.— It looked like the fields weie white to tlie harvest, and that the reapers need but put in their sickles and gatiier the grain. The text of scripture brother Lup- tou refers, to, 1 think, means tliat one operated upon by diviiu! grace should souse the mammon of unrigliteous- iiess (worldly riches, out of which grow .so much iiiirigliteoiisne.ss; for die love of money is the root of all evil), tliat Christians and honest peo ple generally will he .satisfied that lie IS honest and faithful, and thus he w.ll make friends of such people, so that if he should tail, they would minister to his necessities us long as needed : and that his fnilt be so good that he wall he ncieved into the feliow'ship of the clinrcli whiicli is an everiasti ig liabiaition.—[Ed. Spirit, while conversing on the glo ries of our precious Savior. May we ever be enabled to bear true testime- nv, both liy conduct and conversation, to the eflicaey of Jesus’ blood to save the ehiefest of sinners, of whom we feel to be. In perfect weakness and destitu tion in self, am I, having nothing in my hands to bring, simiily clinging to the cross. Truly I can testify, that it i.s not by w’orks of righteous ness whicii I have done, hut by grace we are saved, through faith, and that 1104 of our.selves; it i.s the gift of God; not of works, lest any man siiouid boast. How precious the as.snrance that w’e am God’s work manship, created in Christ Jcsii.s un to good works, which he lias a fort'or dained that we should walk in them. What a wonderl’ul Counsel or, Prince of peace, King of kings, and Redeemer of sinners. Beloved in Christ, scattered over this wide domain, may we be enabled in humility to follow our Lord through this wicked and perver.se generation, remembering that he says, “Unto that man will I look, who is of an hunihle and contrite spirit, and tremblcth at my word.” This in deed seems contrary to nature, but he again .say.s, that if we will be his disciples sve must take up our cross and follow him. May we testify to those lingering around the foI([, that his yoke is truly easy, and the bur den light. Think I Christ bore the burden that we might wear the Me were proclaimed, and abo been blest with the opportunity of hearing the gospel and mingling with t!n> saint.s from Sabbatii to Sabbath , feel ing the one to be a land ofdeai'ih, and the other a goollv l.md lli.viiig with milk and honey? t3o liave I. IJiixs with many, doubtless, I cnii drop a Hvmpathizing tear, and would that I could also a word of coinll rt. i hough my day.s liave bei'ii few, yet the .scenes therein have been vhw diversified, rajiidly leading me on from change to change, whicii will, probahiy, continue till the curtain of lii’e shall fall, ail slmwing us the un certainty and vanity of all things lie- neath the sun. Snrelv vanity ofvari- ty, all is vanity. Do you feel to lie strangers and pilgrims on the earth? So do I. Have you oft tinie.s been enabled to east a retrospective view fiver votir life, and realize the precious emotiou tliat it has been one eontimia! streaiu of mercy, our hi'aveuly Fatiier guid ing the little bark, and j'reserv'ing it, altliougb at times, ap[>:irently, al most overwhelmed? So !ui\-c ]>•—■ Have you ex])erseBCed pain and ea.se, joy and sorrow? Have you felt the hf'art-rending sorrow of a gnilt-strick- en soul, and that if you o.fiended in one |>)iut you were guilty of all r I he justice of God ?u your comlem- natiou, seen your own i>:lple'ssne.ss. Wilson, N. C., Nov. 4th, 1876. Elder P. J). Gold,—Beloved Brother ; Under a most feeling sen.se of mv own weakn&s.s, and an ardent desire to be strengthened with might in the inner man, to run with patience the race set belore me, ever looking unto Jesus tlie author and finisher of our .salvation, 1 irresistibly venture to pen you a few lines, while the curtain and quictufle of night o’ersluidows all nature. I wonder why it is that I thus, i'roin time to time, fell such a dra\v- ing forth of soul to convcr.se with the .scattered and tried ones of our heav enly Lather’s pecnliat people, through the medium of yoiu' esteemed paper. If it be our duty, as we feel, may we be enabled to enjoy the .soul-cheering and comforting presence of the Holy crow;- W’as ever love so free? TbU is my glory, jov, and bli^s, that for me Je-r sus has died. IVas it not for this humlile, but [U'ieeless hope in Christ, what would become of such as I, if any suc-h there be, !ielple.«.s, alone, de.stitnte, no rightenu.snc.ss to plead, no source un to which to tlce, our ft ail bark l>eai- ing against the tumultnons waves of life, oft overshadowed by thick and dark clouds, with tlie sensible reali zation of onr utter uothingne.s.s.— Vain is the help of man, and cursed i.s man who trusteth in man, or maketh tlesh his arm. Man, by nature, hoasteth in Iris strength, and many would doubtlc.ss think us beside our- .seives to converse thus, bat we trust we can testify with yon, that salva tion is of the Lord. Sui-ely in Christ alone is our hope, strength, life, righteousness, peace, joy, and salva tion. Would that we could rejoice in him evermore, pray without ceas ing, and in every thing give thanks. But it is nece.ssary that we should be clothed with humility as a garment, ami as we have received Christ Je.-us the Lord to .so walk in him with hu mility and love, esteeming others bettor than otirselve.s. Have you suffered losses and cros.s- es of homo and friends, by sejiaration, death, or war; realized prosperity and adversity ; been brought to the grave and re.-^tored to health (by God); been tempe.st-tossed and tried, and fiuind tlie trial of your fliith more ]irecious than gold which pci i.-iheth ? So have I, Have yon been deprived of the communion of saints, and the inestimable privilege of sitting under the drojipings of thesanctuai y, where the most prcci-us trutlvs of tlie Bi rnin, ami if it were not iiy grace through fail!) there vvmihl be no hope fir you? So have J. Have you re alized Christ formed in your never- MVs ever.1., b»v,e Bkc-this ?,— v, dying the nterna[ llfey and glory, where, when time is over, yon will foi'ever rest in his love and praise his name, the ciuefe-t among ten thousand and altogether lovelv ;; which hojre is of sueh ine.stImaWt'- i value, although unseen by giroTtsll eye, that you would m/t |Kut with it, however iimuble it may he, fa* worlds on worlds like this? So- hav® I. Have you enjnyed that qui etude of sou I in the perfect rest and peace in God, hcAv&ver the storm.s might l>e ligating aro-siiid, enabling you to rejoice in tribulation, and the language of your soul taring,‘Mhougb the earth- \>c removed, ;md the mo-m}- tains be carried into the midst of the sea, yet will I trust in the Lord and be staid upon my God.” Have yois been liemmed in on ail sides but not forsaken, ca.st down but not destroy- el, bereft of the tfcare.st bat cheered and snstaiiml by the Friend above ab others? Havm you felt to- be jroor in spirit but rich in faith and heirs of tlie kingdom ; that yon are dead to the world aud your life hid with Clwi.st in Goil, beyond the reach of harm, with She humble hope that, when he shall appear, you will also appear with him in glory? “Oh ! rvliat a hope Is ouirs, Wiio thii.s in Clirist believe ; • We inure tliaii taste the lu-avenly Jays, Wliile hero on earth we live.:“ Have you been on the ’.noantain top, rejoieing in the hope of the glory of God ; on the hill side, peacefully reclining, looking in his I-oving- klndness and tender merev, fearing no evil, but trusting iu the Lord with full confidenee-of heart, feeHiig to recline beneath the sliaduw of a great .Rock in a weayv land? Have you felt to enjoy sweet rommnnion with the living Gotl, and to testily
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