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BRIEF HISTORY
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THE ARTICLES OF FAITH,
CHURCH COVENANT,
RULES AND REGULATIONS
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LIST OF MEMBERS.
PROVIDENCE : KNOWLES, ANTHONY & CO., PRINTERS. 1857.
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BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CHURCHI.
ABOUT ten years ago, the subject of establishing a new Baptist Church in Providence, somewhere in the eastern see- tion of the city, began to engage the attention of a few Bap- tist friends. Soon efforts were made for the accomplishment of this object, under the dircetion more especially of the Rev. Horace T. Love, then a recently returned missionary from Greece. Union meetings were held by the First and Third Baptist Churches, at which the whole subjeet was prayerfully considered and fully discussed. In view of the facts thus clicited, and the special encouragement which the proposed field of labour presented, it was resolved to proceed with the work. Subseriptions amounting to upwards of fifteen thousand dollars were soon obtained. The refusal of a lot on which to erect a house of worship, on the corner of Power and Thayer streets, was secured. In January, 1845, an act was passed by the General Assembly, incorporating the sub- seribers under the name of The Power Street Baptist Society. Notwithstanding the progress thus made, the enterprise, for some cause never fully explained or generally understood, was finally abandoned.
On Thursday evening, September 13th, 1855, a meeting of some of the leading members of the First and Third Baptist Churches, including the two Pastors, was held at the
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house of Mr. L. D. Anthony, No. 56 George street, for the purpose of having a free conference of views upon the expe- diency of making another attempt to establish a new church, and especially for the purpose of seeking by prayer and sup- plication the Divine guidance and blessing. The Rev. Dr. Granger was appointed Chairman of this meeting, and Geo. B. Jastram, Secretary. Prayer was offered by the Rev. J. B. Simmons, and the Rev. Dr. Wayland. Previous to this occasion, the Third Church had been agitating the subject, and in their annual letter to the Warren Association, just held at Newport, had stated in detail the reasons why, in their judgment, the enterprise should be commenced. These were, in brief, that there was a large part of the city lying between the First and Third Churches at present unoccupied by any religious denomination - that the Third Church could well spare a part of her members, there being now more than could work together to advantage-that their vestry especially was crowded, thus preventing the church from extending their Sabbath School operations as they otherwise might. These reasons were all duly considered and discussed. In addition it was strongly urged, as an in- centive to a united and vigorous effort in the direction con- templated, that the Baptists of Providence had not, at least in the multiplying and improvement of their churches, kept pace with other denominations, for the last twenty-five years. The principal reason urged however, for immediate action, was, that the restoration of the Rev. Dr. Granger's health at this time, left the Rev. Mr. Richards, who had been supply- ing his pulpit for the past few months, at liberty to identify himself with a new interest, and that his services as the Pas- tor could probably be obtained, if sought at an early day. The agency of Mr. Richards, it was believed, would secure to this enterprise, the liberal subscriptions and hearty co-
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operation of many, who without it, might take but little per- sonal interest or responsibility in the matter. In view of all these considerations, it was again resolved to go on with the work. Meetings were accordingly held from time to time, of the proceedings of which full and complete records have been preserved. Subscriptions were rapidly obtained, until in a short time they amounted to nearly Twenty Five Thousand Dollars, a sum deemed sufficient, under the circumstances, to warrant the immediate formation of the Church.
On the 2d of November, 1855, a communication prepared by a committee consisting of Prof. S. S. Greene, R. A. Guild, Deacon S. G. Mason, and A. W. Godding, giving an outline of the origin and progress of the movement, and soliciting a generous cooperation and aid, was submitted to the First and Third Churches, together with a list of such members as de- sired letters of dissmission for the purpose of connecting them- selves with the new interest.
On Tuesday evening, November 13th, at a meeting held in the vestry of the Third Baptist meeting house, the new church was constituted, consisting of one hundred and eleven mem- bers, of whom fifty-nine came by letter from the First Church, forty-six from the Third, one from the South Church, one from the Church in West Sutton, Mass., two from the Church in Warren, and two from the Tabernacle Church in New York. After adopting Articles of Faith, and a Church Covenant, they voted unanimously to extend a cordial invi- tation to the Rev. William Carey Richards, of New York, to become their Pastor.
On Saturday afternoon, November 24th, an Ecclesiastical Council met in Armory IIall, on Benefit street, for the pur- pose of recognizing the new church, and of installing its Pas- tor elect. Delegates were present from the First, Pine Street, Third, Fourth, High Street, Friendship and Eighth 1*
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Baptist Churches, Providence, and the Central Church, Newport. After statements in regard to the history of the movement had been made, it was unanimously voted, " That the brethren and sisters who have united in calling this Coun- cil be, and hereby are recognized as a Baptist Church in good and regular standing." It was also subsequently voted by this Council, that the Recognition and Installation ser- vices be held in the First Baptist meeting house, on Sunday evening, November 25th, commencing at 7 o'clock. The following was the order of exercises upon this occasion.
1. Hymn and Reading the Scriptures, by the Rev. H. L. Wayland, of Worcester, Mass.
2. Prayer of Recognition and Installation, by the Rev. Dr. Granger.
3. Sermon, by the Rev. Dr. Sears, of Brown University.
4. Charge to the Church and Pastor, by the Rev. A. H. Stowell.
5. Hand of Fellowship to the Church and Pastor, by the Rev. S. W. Field.
6. Hymn and Concluding Prayer, by the Rev. Warren Randolph.
7. Benediction, by the Pastor.
On the following Sabbath, December 2d, the church held public religious services in Armory Hall, at the usual hours for Divine worship. These services have been continued in this Hall to the present time.
On the evening of March 31st, 1856, the subscribers met in Armory Hall, and increased their subscriptions to thirty thousand dollars, this sum being the amount required to be obtained on or before the first of April, in accordance with the conditions upon which the subscriptions were made. Owing to various causes, however, no progress was made by the Committee appointed to obtain a lot on which to erect a
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house of worship, until towards the close of the year, when one was purchased on the corner of Waterman and Thayer streets. The church accordingly voted at its November meet- ing, to take the name of The Waterman Street Baptist Church. The Society also at a meeting held soon afterwards, voted to petition the General Assembly to change its name from The Thayer Street Baptist Society, by which it was incorporated at the June session, held in Newport, 1856, to that of The Waterman Street Baptist Society. Agreeably to this petition, an act was passed by the General Assembly, January 13th, 1857.
Such in brief is the history of the origin and progress thus far of a movement, which, it is earnestly hoped, may, ere long, result in the erection of a good and substantial house of wor- ship, into which may be gathered in successive years, multi- tudes of those who shall fear and praise the Lord. In His name alone would we trust, and in His name set up our ban- ners, for hitherto hath He helped us.
PROVIDENCE, Jan. 19th, 1857.
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ARTICLES OF FAITH.
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I. OF THE SCRIPTURES.
WE believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely in - spired, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction;1 that it has God for its author, salvation for its end,2 and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter ;? that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us;t and therefore is, and shall remain to the end of the world, the true centre of Christian union,5 and the supreme standard by which all human conduet, creeds and opinions should be tried.6
1. 2 Tim. iii. 16, 17. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for conection, for instruction in righ- teousness ; that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Also, 2 Pet. i 21; 2 Sam. xxiii. 2 : Acts i. 16 ; iii. 21 ; John x. 35 ; Luke xvi. 23-31 ; P's. cxix. 111; Rom. iii. 1, 2.
2. 2 Tim. iii. 15. - the holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation. Also, 1 l'et. i. 10-12 ; Acts xi. 14. Rom. i. 16; Mark Xvi. 16; John v. 34-30.
3. Prov. xxx. 5, 6. Every word of God is pure .- Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar. Also, John xvii. 17 ; Rev. xxii. 18, 19 ; Rom. iii. 4.
4. Rom. ii. 12. As many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law. John xii. 47, 48. If any man hear my words-the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. Also, 1 Cor. iv. 3, 4; Luke x. 10-16 ; xii. 47, 48.
5. Phil. iii. 16. Let us walk by the same rule; let us mind the same thing. Also, Ephes. iv. 3-6; l'hil. ii. 1, 2; 1 Cor. i. 10 ; 1 Pet. iv. 11.
6. 1 John iv. 1. Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they be of God. Isa. vii. 20. To the law and to the testimony ; f
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they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. 1 Thes. v. 21. Prove all things. 2 Cor. xiii. 5. Prove your own selves. Also, Acts xvii. 11; 1 Jolin iv. 6; Jude 3d verse ; Eph. vi. 17 : Ps. cxix. 59, 60 ; Phil. i. 9 -- 11.
II. OF THE TRUE GOD.
That there is one, and only one, truc and living God, whose name is JEHOVAII, the Maker and Supreme Ruler of heaven and carth;1 inexpressibly glorious in holiness;2 worthy of all possible honour, confidence and love;3 revealed under the personal and relative distinctions of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit :4 equal in every divine perfection,5 and executing distinct but har- monious offices in the great work of redemption."
1. Ps. Ixxxiii. 19. Thou whose name alone is JEHOVAII, art the Most High over all the earth. Heb. iii. 4; Rom. i. 20; Jer. x. 10.
2. Exod. xv. 11. Who is like unto Thee, glorious in holiness ? Isa. vi. 3; 1 Pet. i. 15, 16; Rev. iv. 6-8.
3. Mark xii. 30. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strengtli. Rev. iv. 11. Thou art worthy, O, Lord, to receive glory, and honour, and power : for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. Matt. x. 37; Jer. ii. 12, 13.
4. Matt. xxviii. 19. Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. John xv. 26. When the Comforter is come, whom I will send you from the Fa- ther, even the Spirit of Truth, which proccedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me. 1 Cor. xii. 4-6 ; 1 John v. 7.
5. John x. 30. I and my Father are one. John v. 17; xiv. 23 ; Acts v. 3,4; 1 Cor. iii. 10, 11.
6. Eph. ii. 18. For through Ilim, [the Son] we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. 2 Cor. ii. 14. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all. Rev. i. 4, 5.
III. OF THE FALL OF MAN.
That man was created in a state of holiness under the law of his Maker;1 but by voluntary transgression fell from that holy and happy state;2 in consequence of which all mankind are now sinners,3 not by constraint, but choice,4 being by nature utterly void of that holiness required by the law of God, wholly given to the gratification of the world, of Satan, and of their own sinful
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passions, and therefere under just condemnation to eternal ruin,5 without defence or excuse.6
1. Gen. i. 27. God created man in his own image. Gen. i. 31. And God saw every thing that he had made, and behold, it was very good. Eccl. vii. 29 ; Aets xvii. 20; Gen. ii. 16.
2. Gen. ili. 6-24. And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise ; she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat ; and gave also unto her husband with her, and he did eat. - Therefore the Lord God -- drove out the man ; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden, Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. Rom. v. 12.
3. Rom. v. 19. By one man's disobedience many were made sinners .- John iii. 6; Ps. li. 5; Rom. v. 15-19 ; viii. 7.
4. Isa. liii. 6. We have turned, every one to his own way. Gen. vi. 12; Rom. iii. 9-18.
5. Eph. ii. 1-3. Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past, in the lust of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind ; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. Romn. i. 18. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and un- righteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness. Rom. i. 52 ; Gal. iii. 10; Matt. xxv. 41 ; Rev. xx. 15.
6. Ezek. xvii. 19, 20. Yet say ye, why ? doth not the son bear the ini- quities of the father ? - The soul that sinneth it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son : the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him. Rom. i. 20. So that they are without excuse. Rom. iii. 19. That [every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. Gal. iii. 22.
IV. OF THE WAY OF SALVATION.
That the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace;1 through the Mediatorial Offices of the Son of God," who took upon him our nature, yet without sin;" honoured the law by his personal obe- dience, 4 and made atonement for our sins by his death;3 being risen from the dead, he is now enthroned in heaven;6 and uniting in his wonderful person the tenderest sympathies with divine per- fections, is every way qualified to be a suitable, a compassionate, and an all-sufficient Saviour.7
1. Ephes. ii. 5. By grace ye are saved. Matt. xviii. 11; 1 John iv. 10; 1 Cor. ili. 5-7; Acts xv. 11.
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2. John lii. 16. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only be- gotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John i. 1-14: Hleb. iv. 14; xii. 24.
3. Phil. ii. 6, 7. Who being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God ; but made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. Heb. ii. 9 ; ii. 14 ; 2 Cor. viii. 9.
4. Isa. xlii. 21. The Lord is well pleased for his righteousness' sake ; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable. Phil. ii. 8; Gal iv. 4. 5; Rom. iii. 21.
5. Isa. liii. 4. He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities ; the chastisement of our peace was upon him ; and with his stripes we are healed. Matt. xx. 28; Rom iv. 25 ; ili. 21-26; 1 John iv. 10; ii. 2; 1 Cor. xv. 1-3; Heb. ix. 13-15.
6. Ileb. i. 8. Unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever. Heb. i. 3; viii. 3; Col. iii. 1-4.
7. Heb. vii. 25. Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, sceing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. Col. ii. 9. For in him dw elleth all the fulness of the Godhead bod- ily. Ileb. ii. 18. In that he himself hath suffered, being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. Heb. vii. 26; Ps. Ixxxix. 19; Ps. xlv.
V. OF JUSTIFICATION.
That the great Gospel blessing which Christ of his fulness1 be- stows on such as believe in Him, is Justification;2 that Justifica- tion consists in the pardon of sin3 and the promise of eternal life, on principles of righteousness ;+ that it is bestowed not in consid- eration of any works of righteousness which we have done,5 but solely through Ilis own redemption and righteousness;" that it brings us into a state of most blessed peace and favour with God, and secures every other blessing needful for time and eternity,
1. John i. 16. Of his fulness have we all received. Eph. iii. 8.
2. Acts xiii. 39. By him all that believe are justified from all things. Isa. Hii. 11 ; Rom. viii. 1.
3. Rom. v. 9. Being justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. Zech. xiii. 1; Matt. ix. 6; Acts x. 43.
4. Rom. v. 17. They which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness, shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ. Tit. iii. 5, 6; 1 Pet. iii. 7 ; 1 John ii. 25 ; Rom. v. 21.
5. Rom. iv. 4, 5. Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him
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that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Rom. v. 21; vi. 23; Phil. iii. 7-0.
6. Rom. v. 19. By the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. Rom. iii. 24-26; 1 John ii. 12.
7. Rom. v. 1, 2. Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ ; by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Rom. v. 3. We glory in tribulations also. Romn. v. 11. We also joy in God. 1 Cor. i. 30 ; Matt. vi. 33 : 1 Tim. iv. 8.
VI. OF THE FREENESS OF SALVATION.
That the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the Gos- pel;1 that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cor- dial and obedient faith ;2 and that nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth, except his own voluntary refusal to submit to the Lord Jesus Christ;3 which refusal will subject him to an aggravated condemnation.+
1. Rev. xxii. 17. Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. Isa. lv. 1; Luke xiv. 17.
2. Rom. xvi. 25. 26. The Gospel - according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith. Mark i. 15; Rom. i. 15, 17.
3. John v. 40. Ye will not come unto me, that ye might have life. Matt. xxiii 37 ; Rom. ix. 32 ; Prov, i. 24 ; Acts xiii. 46.
4. John iii. 19. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. Matt. xi. 20; Luke xix. 2; ; 2 Thess. i. 8.
VII. OF GRACE IN REGENERATION.
That in order to be saved, we must be regenerated, or born again;1 that regeneration consists in giving a holy disposition to the mind;2 and is effected in a manner above our comprehension or calculation,3 by the power of the Holy Spirit, so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the Gospel;+ and that its proper evi- dence is found in the holy fruit which we bring forth to the glory of God.5
1. John iii. 2. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. John iii. 7; Rev. xxi. 27.
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2. 2 Cor. v. 20. If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature. Ezek. xxxvi. 26; Deut. xxx. 6 ; Rom. ii. 28, 29 ; v. 5; 1 John iv. 7.
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3. Johniii. 8. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth ; so is every one that is born of the spirit. John i. 13 Which were born. not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. James i. 16-18 ; 1 Cor. i. 30 ; Phil. ii. 13.
4. 1 Pet. i. 22-25. Ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit. 1 John v. 1. Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God. Eph. iv 20-21 ; Col. iii. 9-11.
5. Eph. v. 9. The fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, and righteous- ness and truth. Rom. viii. 9; Gal. v 15-23 ; Eph. iii. 14-21.
VII. OF GOD'S PURPOSE OF GRACE.
That Election is the gracious purpose of God, according to which he regenerates, sanctifies, and saves sinners;1 that being perfectly consistent with the free agency of man, it comprehends all the means in connexion with the end;2 that it is a most glo- rious display of God's sovereign goodness, being infinitely wise, holy and unchangeable;3 that it utterly excludes boasting, and promotes humility, prayer, praise, trust in God, and active imita- tion of his free mercy ;+ that it encourages the use of means in the highest degree ;5 that it is ascertained by its effects in all who believe the gospel ;6 is the foundation of Christian assurance; and that to ascertain it with regard to ourselves, demands and deserves our utmost diligence.8
1. 2 Tim. i. 8, 9. Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner ; but be thou partaker of the afflicrions of the Gospel, according to the power of God ; who hath saved us and called us with an holy calling. not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world be- gan. Eph i. 3-14; 1 Pet. i. 1, 2; Rom. xi. 5, 6; Jobu xv. 16; 1 John iv. 19; Hos. xii. 9.
2. 2 Thes. ii. 13. 14. But we are bound to give thanks always to God for yon, brethren, beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you unto salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth ; whereunto he also called you by our Gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Acts xiii. 48; John x. 16; Matt. xx. 16; Acts xv. 14.
3. Exod. xxxiii. 18, 19. And Moses said, I bescech thee, show me thy glory. And be said, I will cause all my goodness to pass before thee. and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before thee ; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy. 2
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Matt. xx. 15. Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with my own ? Is thine eye evil, because I am good ? Eph. i. 11 ; Rom. ix. 23, 21; Jer. xxxi. 3; Rom. xi. 28, 29 ; Jas. i 17. 18: 2 Tim. ii. 9 ; Rom. xi. 02-36.
4. 1 Cor. iv. 7. For who maketh thee to differ from another ? and what hast thou that thou dilst not receive! Now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory as if thou hast not received it! 1 Cor. i. 25-31; Rom. iii. 27; iv. 16; Col. iii. 12: 1 Cor. iii. 5-7; xv. 10; 1 Pet. v. 10; Acts i. 24; 1 Thess. ii. 13; 1 Pet. ii. 9; Luke xviii. 7; John xv. 16; Ephes. ii. lo; 1 Thess. ii 12.
5. 2 Tim. ii. 10, Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 1 Cor. ix. 22. I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. Rom. viii. 25-30: John vi. 37-40; 2 l'et. i. 10.
6. 1 Thess. i. 4-19. Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God : for our Gospel came unto you. not in word ouly, but also in power, &c.
7. Rom. viii. 25-39. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called, and whom he called. them he also justified, and whom he justified them he also glorified. What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us ! Isa. xlii. 16: Rom. xi. 20.
8. 2 Pet. i. 10. Wherefore the rather. brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure : for if ye do these things ye shall never fall : for so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the ever- lasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Phil. iii. 12: Heb. vi. 11.
IX. OF THE PERSEVERANCE OF SAINTS.
That such only are real believers as endure unto the end;1 that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from mere professors;2 that a special Provi- dence watches over their welfare ;"' and they are kept by the pow- er of God through faith unto salvation.4
1. John viii. 31. Then said Jesus - If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed. 1 John ii. 27, 23 : iii. 9. v. 18
2. 1 John ii. 19. They went out from us, but they were not of us: for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us : but they went out that it might be made manifest that they were not all of us. John xiii 18: Matt. xiii. 20, 21 : John vi. 5-9.
3. Rom. viii. 23 And we know that all things work together for good un- to them that love God, to them that are the called according to his purpose. Ma:t. vi. 30-33: Jer. xxxii. 40: I's exxi 3: cxi. 11. 12.
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