In view of the vast numbers who are yet in heatht
darkness, and of our responsibility as those who han
been put in trust with the gospel, I appeal to you,
fellow- Christiana, to consider well your duty. The Chi
tian Church is responsible for the continuance of the ball
barons custom of war ; and she alone has the power tl
abolish it. If Christians do not oppose this bloody system,
can we expect that others will? Should not the followers
of Christ be first in a reform involving the interests of
time and eternity?

Do you say that wars are necessary? "If they be,1
«ays Adam Clarke, "how deep must that fall be thi
renders them so I But what a reproach to hlimani^ i



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the trade of war ! Men are regularlj ioatructed in it as
in any of the necessary arts. . , . And is this a
necessary part of a finished edncation in civilized society?
Earth 1 Earth I Earth!"

No ! Christians, though wars come, you are not com-
pelled to engage iu them, or apologize for them. They
are not necessary for you. The true interests of any gov-
ernment can be best subserved by a firm adherence to the
principles of the higher laws of God.
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THE REMEDY.
