[Bertha and Her Baptism by Nehemiah Adams]@TWC D-Link bookBertha and Her Baptism CHAPTER Third 33/41
But, still, you see how wisely God has ordained that good people shall not differ about essential things--that might be fatal to the success of his truth; but they are left to divide about forms, and ordinances, and some doctrinal matters which do not involve the question of the way to be saved.
In that they all agree." _Mrs.K._ How pleasant it would be if they would all think alike! _Mr.M._ Perhaps it might not be best at present.
They should tolerate each other's views, meet and act together where they may; but I do like to see a man heartily attached to his own denomination, without bigotry. I have not much partiality for those schemes of union which require and expect each sect to give up its peculiarities, and which seek to amalgamate us.
It is unnatural.
Let each be thoroughly persuaded of his own faith;--different temperaments and habits of thought are suited by different modes and forms;--but let us treat each other as Christians, and with urbanity and kindness.
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