-4===.1.01 114 The Reafonablersefs ObligationChriftians are under topreferve the Vnity ofthe Spirit in the bond of Peace. Pardonme, ifl. Teem a little troublefome, or tedious on this head. I confefs, my concern here tranfports me a little ; and it grieves me to fee a Church torn to pieces, it's members divided from one another, Difcord triumphing upon the ruines of Unity, and Uncharitable- nefs reigning without controul ; and all this brought about by men of feriouf- nefs and confideration, men that profefs they delire nothing more than the edi- fication , and perfection of this very Church. Had You asked the Enemies ofthis Churchand Nation; (thofe whom it bath fo glorioufly and fuccefsfully oppofed ;) which way You fhould take to ruine both Church and Nation ; they would have thought of rio other, but the encouraging fuch a fipa,ation : and they may well be pleated that You think feparation your duty in order to a farther reformation , becaufe this thought will help more effeEually to bring about their wifhes. You are as far from defiring that their wifhes may be accompliíhed as any Perfons living : but You know fometimes Good men have given anunhap- Py
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