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sometimes I thought I would follow this
advice, but not with any view of reception;
for I reflected that by this step our Saviour's
gracious intentions with me would remain
unchanged, and I considered that in a
really united people, the voice of one minister
of integrity and judgement and yet christian
character charity ought to be the voice
of all. Was it possible I could put the
right spirit of union, if I accepted reception,
while a principal member opposed me from
united with me as a member of that
little flock family from want of confidence?
to Christ - and murmurings - angry
thoughts, and pride have filled my heart.
But my dear Saviour has always convinced
me at last, that it was his work, and
that he was permitting those things
that distressed me. In all I can now
see his hand, I can acknowledge his
justice, and bless his goodness. During
this painful experience, I have been
taught by my Redeemer to see more
clearly my own exceeding sinfulness -