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by jthe gentleness and kindness of our demeanour towards them , as well as by the power of our arguments , that Christianity has a vital efficacy , a humanizing and elevating influence on the characters and tempers of those who truly receive it , and we shall thus win their attention to
4 ts-eviden 6 esT—Mr-r-F-r ™ spoke-o £ -the want of books adapted to the minds of the doubting and disbelieving . He hoped this want might be soon supplied . In conclusion , he desired devoutly to thank God that he lived in a land where he could freely and without fear avow his belief in Unitarian Christianity .
Rev . Mr . Sewall , of Danvers , expressed the satisfaction he felt in having witnessed the animation , the zeal , and the truly Christian , spirit which had characterized the
meetings of Tuesday and this evening , and his gratitude to God for the opportunity of joining with his brethren in expressions of mutual sympathy and encouragement in their Christian labours . The
consideration that , of those present , some , before another anniversary , will have passed to their final account , should stimulate all to diligence in the faithful discharge of ; duty , by labouring to extend more widely the knowledge and practical influence of the pure gospel of Christ .
The motion for the acceptance of the Report having been unanimously passed , the meeting wa ^ s closed with " prayer by the venerable Dr . Bancroft , who devoutly commended to
the care and guidance of Almighty God , not only the company there assembled , but the universal brotherhood of man , and the best interests of Christian truth , charity , and holiness .
The impression of this evening altogether was delightful . Never have we witnessed one more delightful . The spirit was that of exalted , expanded , pure and devoted piety . And we are persuaded that there are very few , if one , of that large as- »
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sembly , who went away without feeling that there is something in Unitarianism , which , if its professors are true to it , can touch the heart , nerve the arm , kindle the highest and holiest affections , exalt and save the soul . We rejoice in this meeting ,
- and we earnestly wish that every -X ^ nitopia-Bj— -w-hrether-Hh-e—takes—thename or not , and every friend and foe of Christianity , had been present . It would have done much to make them more charitable , more humble , more devout , and more determined to lead holy and useful lives .- ^ ( Christian Register . )
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Recent Religious Movements in America , a Letter to the Unitarian Advocate . In former communications , I have given some information , and made remarks , on the religious movements of the present day ; particularly those which have distinguished the very last season . I-expressed the bpinibri ,
more than once I believe , that although we object to these movements , these extremes and excesses in religion , although we think them unwarranted and unfavorable , yet as Unitarians we have nothing to fear from them . To this opinion I have received confirmation almost every day for several months past ; called as I have been to visit different parts
of the State , and having opportunities of witnessing the effect of what may be called the extravagant as well as the exclusive system . That this system is doing much for * our cause' -r-to use the language of the times—I am fully persuaded ; and I will give some facts in support of the opinion . "¦ -- "¦•
In Middlesex and Worcester counties , there are , to my knowledge , at least six towns , which have heretofore been in . quiet attendance on orthodox ministrations , but are now taking public , legal , and decided measures for the introduction and establishment of liberal preaching .
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UNITARIAN CHRONICLE . 157
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Monthly Repository (1806-1838) and Unitarian Chronicle (1832-1833), Sept. 1, 1832, page 157, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/mruc/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1819/page/13/
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