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Letter to Editor
April 30, 1805
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A reader writes to endorse Daniel Merrill's book 'The Mode and Subjects of Baptism, Examined,' declaring full conversion to its scriptural views on baptism. Urges preachers to confess errors openly so congregations can embrace gospel truths without fear.
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Messrs. Editors,
I obtained one of the books lately advertised by you, entitled the mode and subjects of Baptism, examined by Daniel Merrill, A. M.—and I am willing the world should know I am a thorough convert to his sentiments, and must confess I cannot see how any one can get along in any other way, who hold the scripture as the man of their counsel and guide of their lives, and do believe, were every preacher of the gospel to come forward in the honest, and upright manner in which Mr. Merrill has, and confess their faults and errors, that all their churches and congregations, would, like his, embrace the truths of the gospel.—
May the Lord, prevent public teachers from any longer fighting against him with their eyes wide open; and prevent their any longer blinding the eyes of those of their hearers, who have long been brought to see the gospel ordinances in their true light, but are fearful of wounding the feelings of their Ministers, by coming out and declaring themselves to be on the Lord's side fully. Candor Convinced.
Messrs. Editors,
I obtained one of the books lately advertised by you, entitled the mode and subjects of Baptism, examined by Daniel Merrill, A. M.—and I am willing the world should know I am a thorough convert to his sentiments, and must confess I cannot see how any one can get along in any other way, who hold the scripture as the man of their counsel and guide of their lives, and do believe, were every preacher of the gospel to come forward in the honest, and upright manner in which Mr. Merrill has, and confess their faults and errors, that all their churches and congregations, would, like his, embrace the truths of the gospel.—
May the Lord, prevent public teachers from any longer fighting against him with their eyes wide open; and prevent their any longer blinding the eyes of those of their hearers, who have long been brought to see the gospel ordinances in their true light, but are fearful of wounding the feelings of their Ministers, by coming out and declaring themselves to be on the Lord's side fully. Candor Convinced.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Religious
What themes does it cover?
Religion
What keywords are associated?
Baptism
Daniel Merrill
Gospel Truths
Preacher Confession
Scriptural Conversion
What entities or persons were involved?
Candor Convinced.
Messrs. Editors,
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Candor Convinced.
Recipient
Messrs. Editors,
Main Argument
the writer fully endorses daniel merrill's book on baptism as scripturally sound and urges gospel preachers to honestly confess their errors, enabling congregations to embrace true gospel ordinances without fear of offending ministers.
Notable Details
Endorsement Of Book 'The Mode And Subjects Of Baptism, Examined' By Daniel Merrill, A.M.
Call For Preachers To Confess Faults Openly
Prayer For Lord To Prevent Teachers From Blinding Hearers To Gospel Truths