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February 23, 1844
Southern Christian Advocate
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
During a European tour, Dr. Sewall and a New England Unitarian clergyman visit historian Merle D'Aubigne, who sorrowfully advises the clergyman to study the Bible prayerfully to correct his beliefs, citing 'God was manifest in the flesh.'
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AN ANECDOTE OF D'AUBIGNE
Dr. Sewall, in his late tour in Europe, in company with an Unitarian clergyman from New England, paid a visit to the justly celebrated writer of the history of the Reformation, Merle D'Aubigne. Soon after their introduction, D'Aubigne inquired of the clergyman to what denomination of Christians he belonged. With some little hesitancy he replied that he was an Unitarian. A cloud of grief passed over the face of the pious historian,—and all was as before. The hour passed pleasantly; and the moment of parting came, D'Aubigne took the hand of the Unitarian and fixing a look of great earnestness upon him, said; "I am sorry for your error,—Go to your Bible, —study it, pray over it,—and light will be given you, God was manifest in the flesh."
Dr. Sewall, in his late tour in Europe, in company with an Unitarian clergyman from New England, paid a visit to the justly celebrated writer of the history of the Reformation, Merle D'Aubigne. Soon after their introduction, D'Aubigne inquired of the clergyman to what denomination of Christians he belonged. With some little hesitancy he replied that he was an Unitarian. A cloud of grief passed over the face of the pious historian,—and all was as before. The hour passed pleasantly; and the moment of parting came, D'Aubigne took the hand of the Unitarian and fixing a look of great earnestness upon him, said; "I am sorry for your error,—Go to your Bible, —study it, pray over it,—and light will be given you, God was manifest in the flesh."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Providence Divine
What keywords are associated?
D'aubigne Anecdote
Unitarian Visit
Religious Advice
Bible Study
Manifest In Flesh
What entities or persons were involved?
D'aubigne
Dr. Sewall
Unitarian Clergyman
Where did it happen?
Europe
Story Details
Key Persons
D'aubigne
Dr. Sewall
Unitarian Clergyman
Location
Europe
Story Details
Dr. Sewall and a Unitarian clergyman visit Merle D'Aubigne during his tour in Europe. Upon learning of the clergyman's Unitarian beliefs, D'Aubigne expresses grief and urges him to study and pray over the Bible for enlightenment, quoting 'God was manifest in the flesh.'