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ever." Rev. v. 13. "Jesus Christ, who is the faithful and true witness, the first begotten from the dead, and the Prince of the Kings of the earth; unto him who loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and hath made us kings and priests unto God, even his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever." Rev. i. 5, 6.

We know not how the Socinian can reconcile some of these passages with his peculiar creed; but we are concerned, now, only to observe and insist, that they are wholly and decidedly contrary to the Trinitarian scheme. We will not undertake, however, to censure and condemn those who may differ from the opinions advanced above, and the representation here given. We wish well to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity-who receive him as the Messiah divinely commissioned to instruct and save the world, and who make his Gospel the rule of faith and practice. We are desirous only that the spirit of Sectarianism, of dogmatism, and of censoriousness, which some discover, may be abated; and that disputes and differences on mysterious and speculative topics, may be merged in a charitable, humble disposition, and an enlightened zeal to spread the gospel throughout the Heathen world. By our fellow men, (whether believers or unbelievers,) and by our Maker, we shall be judged, not according to our professions merely, or the number and mysteriousness of the articles of our faith; but by our benevolence and candor, by our piety, and moral virtues.

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ERRATA. Page 11th, 5 lines from bottom, after the word Bible, should be no period. Page 12th, S lines from bottom after &c. no period. Page 14th, $ lines from top read unscriptural.

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CURSORY REMARKS

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BY A LAYMAN,

The Author of the Language of Scripture respecting Christ, &c. who believes, that "there is One God, the Father, of whom are all things, and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things-And that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world."

BOSTON :

PRINTED BY JOHN ELIOT.

CURSORY REMARKS.

WE very well understand what is implied and meant by the term "orthodoxy," in modern times: and we well know the object of those who monopolize it. By" orthodoxy" they mean their own peculiar opinions, viz. Athanasianism, as it regards the doctrine of the Trinity; and Calvinism, as it respects | depravity, election, irresistible grace, &c. But it will not be admitted, as Dr. Worcester would pretend, that such were the doctrines of the holy apostles, or that their preaching was of this cast. When, therefore, the Dr. suggests, that orthodox sentiments; that is, (according to his view) the correct and true doctrines of the gospel, are not received by Unitarians, we humbly conceive he speaks without proof. This is rather an artful, than an ingenuous suggestion. He must and does know, that those whom he accuses of heterodoxy, profess to adhere fully and entirely to the plain language and meaning of the gospel; and endeavour to preach as did the apostles, rather than follow Athanasius, St. Augustin, Calvin or Hopkins. We will quote some expressions of the inspired apostles, and see whether the Unitarians do not now use similar language.

"Ye men of Israel," said Peter, in his first address to the Jews, "hear these words, Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you, by mira

cles and wonders, which God did by him in the midst of you all-ye have taken and with wicked hands have crucified and slain; whom God has raised up" from the dead. This Jesus God has raised up, and exalted to his right hand; and having received of the Father the promise of the holy spirit, he has shed forth this which ye see and hear;" that is, the miracles performed by the apostles. "Therefore, let all the house of Israel be assured, that God has made this Jesus, whom ye crucified, both Lord and Christ:" -And when they enquired, what shall we do, Peter said, "repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins."

In his second address to the Jews, when questioned about the miracle he had performed on the lame man at the gate of the temple, Peter said, "ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this, or why look ye so stedfastly on us, as though we had done it by our own power? The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers has glorified his son (or child) Jesus, whom ye denied and delivered up, &c.-God has raised him from the dead; and his name, by faith in his name has restored this man-Unto you first, God having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, by turning you from your iniquities." Again, when interrogated on the same subject, Peter said, "Be it known unto you all, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him does this man stand be. fore you whole. This is the stone which was set at nought by you builders, which is become (made) the head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other. For there is no other name given, under heaven, whereby we can be saved.”—Again, "We ought to obey God, rather than man: The God of our fathers raised up Jesus whom ye slew; Him God has exalted at his right hand, to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance and forgiveness of sins." When Peter was sent to instruct Cornelius, he said, "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the holy spirit and

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