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Literary
September 22, 1830
Morning Star
Limerick, York County, Maine
What is this article about?
Excerpt from a sermon by the late Bishop of Calcutta, Right Rev. Dr. Middleton, cautioning against mistaking religious indifference for unity, emphasizing earnest faith over superficial agreement in Christian doctrines. Provided by C. Walsh.
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NO RELIGION WITHOUT ITS SPIRIT.
The following fine passage is from a sermon of the late Right Rev. Dr. Middleton, Bishop of Calcutta.—C. Walsh.
"Let me caution you against the easy mistake, that you are standing fast in one spirit, if in truth you are sunk into indifference. Men are apt to believe that they agree in religion, and even take credit to themselves for the agreement, when the subject does not sufficiently interest them to afford any cause of discussion. Unity is indeed precious in the sight of God, and lovely in the eyes of men, but remember that religious unity supposes that we are really religious; in no other case does it deserve the name; and in candor I must admit that better are differences when all are in earnest, than the mere semblance of Christian agreement, when the great and vital doctrines of the gospel are little regarded."
The following fine passage is from a sermon of the late Right Rev. Dr. Middleton, Bishop of Calcutta.—C. Walsh.
"Let me caution you against the easy mistake, that you are standing fast in one spirit, if in truth you are sunk into indifference. Men are apt to believe that they agree in religion, and even take credit to themselves for the agreement, when the subject does not sufficiently interest them to afford any cause of discussion. Unity is indeed precious in the sight of God, and lovely in the eyes of men, but remember that religious unity supposes that we are really religious; in no other case does it deserve the name; and in candor I must admit that better are differences when all are in earnest, than the mere semblance of Christian agreement, when the great and vital doctrines of the gospel are little regarded."
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Religious
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Religion
Unity
Indifference
Sermon
Christian Doctrines
Earnest Faith
What entities or persons were involved?
Right Rev. Dr. Middleton, Bishop Of Calcutta.—C. Walsh.
Literary Details
Title
No Religion Without Its Spirit.
Author
Right Rev. Dr. Middleton, Bishop Of Calcutta.—C. Walsh.
Subject
Caution Against Religious Indifference
Key Lines
Let Me Caution You Against The Easy Mistake, That You Are Standing Fast In One Spirit, If In Truth You Are Sunk Into Indifference.
Unity Is Indeed Precious In The Sight Of God, And Lovely In The Eyes Of Men, But Remember That Religious Unity Supposes That We Are Really Religious;
Better Are Differences When All Are In Earnest, Than The Mere Semblance Of Christian Agreement, When The Great And Vital Doctrines Of The Gospel Are Little Regarded.