Bringing in Sheaves (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1869 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XVIII. UNION MEETINGS. OR a number of years past I have endeavored, I. when convenient, to have all evangelical denominations, who were willing, unite in meetings in which I have been called to labor, believing it to be better for the Redeemer's cause in the world, and for the salvation of lost men, that Christians of every name should work together in these special efforts. And although I have often labored with single churches of my own, and also of other denominations, yet I have usually felt satisfied that it would have been as well for that single church, and much better for the cause of Christ generally, had all the churches within a reasonable distance united in the work. I have never seen, or heard, or read anything to change my views on this subject, but, on the contrary, my experience and observation have been constantly strengthening them. I have no sympathy with denominational quarrels. All Christians ought to exhibit towards each other the spirit of their Master; they should be one in him, and love one another as brethren. This they can do, and still differ in their opinions. Their highest interests are one; they have the same Savior, and journey towards one home, so that however dissimilar their views of some of the ordinances in the church, they can love as children of the same Father, and unite heartily in work for him. Nor does this compel them to hold their opinions loosely and half-heartedly; such a thing would be dishonorable and unmanly in any one. I respect and love a Christian the more for being firm in his denominational views; it is his duty, as it is that of every man, fully and decidedly to believe what he professes, and to practise what he believes. My own denominational sentiments have ever been dear...