Bro. Carver of Iowa City has furnished us another item of testimony from A. Campbell on the Law. It is found on p. 309 of his debate with Purcell, as follows:
"Though as respects the divine law, as already observed, they are equally transgressions of it. Hence, as James the apostle avers, 'He that offends in one point,' though he should keep every other, 'is guilty of all.' The gentleman, then, may defend his 'white lies,' and other violations of God's law, as he pleases; but God will show the universe that, as respects his character, as Lawgiver and King, the least infraction, as respects man, is the highest insult that can be rendered to the Lawgiver."
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The Law and Gospel.
"The following extract from the writings of Dr. Whitby shows, at once, the present importance of the New Testament, and sweeps away the seat of the scornful rappist fraternity:
"If we must all be judged by this law of liberty, [Jas. ii, 12,] if Christ, at the last day, will judge the secrets of men's hearts according to the Gospel of St. Paul, [Rom. ii, 16] if he will come in flaming fire, taking vengeance on all that obey not his gospel—then must this gospel and this law of liberty, be a rule of faith until Christ's second coming—for upon that account alone can men be bound, under this dreadful penalty, to yield obedience to it, and be judged by it.'"
The Sabbath.
By Eld. A. Blakely
The following is an extract from a sermon in rhyme by Eld. A. Blakely, formerly of the Fulton church, Cincinnati. Text, "The Sabbath was made for man." The emphasis and punctuation are as published:
1 Now, if for man it was designed,
'Tis not a part; but all mankind;
Nor simply men of ancient time;
But man of every age and clime.
2 If 'tis FOR man, 'tis for his use—
For benefit and not abuse,
3 And if for man 'tis for the whole
For both the body and the soul.
It for the body is of use,
For health and strength and length of days;
And for the soul it will conduce,
To learn and practice wisdom's ways.
4 Then if for man there's such a day;
Of such design and such extent;
It never must be put away,
Nor ever from its purpose bent.
APPOINTMENTS.
By James White
Providence permitting I will speak at the Junction school-house, Convis, Sabbath, Feb. 19th, at 1 P. M., in the evening at early candle light, also on First-day at 1 P. M., and in the evening.
Also, I will meet with the Church in Lapeer, Feb. 26th, and 27th.
J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.
In consequence of poor health, and pressing duties at home, we do not expect to be able to visit the Church in Lapeer before a coming Summer.
JAMES WHITE.
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Systematic Benevolence
By James White
We shall immediately prepare some blank books of ruled foolscap, with the names of the months, &c., printed at the top of the pages, with necessary perpendicular lines, for the use of those who act as collectors and treasurers for their brethren who act upon the plan of Systematic Benevolence. Price (post-paid) 15 cents.
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We hope to hear from the brethren in other States as well as Michigan, on the subject of Systematic Benevolence. If we are not greatly mistaken, this is just the thing at this time when our efforts to spread the truth should be greatly increased. J. W.
To Correspondents.
By Editor
S. Osborn: We think you do not understand our position in relation to the sonship of Christ. We certainly would not deny his divinity. Nor do we do this when we say with Paul, that "as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same;" that "he took not on him the nature of angels, but he took on him the seed [i. e., the nature of the seed] of Abraham;" and that "in all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren," that "being in all points tempted like as we are," he might be able to succor them that are tempted. See Heb. ii, 14-18; iv, 15.