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Grammar, of Mathematics, Philosophy, Law, Medicine, and Divinity. But as a title of honor and worshipful respect, it is only bestowed on an elect few of the priesthood.

It is now wholly a title of honor bestowed by men upon those of the kingdom of the clergy who are likely most efficiently to build it up in the world It designates no species of divinity, nor any attainment in the critical knowledge of scripture: for I know many Doctors of Divinity who cannot read the first chapter of either Testament in the tongues in which they were first written, and some who are without the critical knowledge of any one book or language in the world; and we all know that "Doctor of Divinity" means no sort of divinity: for it belongs to orthodox and he'erodox, Catholic and Protestant, and must therefore be regarded wholly as a title of honor bestowed upon those who have rendered, or are likely to render, important services to the kingdom which bestows these honors.

It presupposes that the subject of the degree will be gratified, pleased, delighted, honored, with this titular elevation: for who would wear a title which was a reproach to them! It therefore judges of the person about to be doctorated to be a man in the flesh-not regenerated-not a new creature: for the Lord Jesus positively forbade his disciples, even the Apostles, to receive an honorary title, such as Reverend or Rabbi. Of course, then, the Board of Trustees, which bestows the title, regards the person in the crucible about being moulded, as more attached to them than to Jesus, else they would not say, "Be you called Reverend or Doctor," in defiance of Jesus the lawgiver. Hence the Boards of honor who make religious Knights, never select spiritual men unless it should be by mistake. It is seldom they mistake: yet they do once in a hundred years make a mistake. John Newton was one of those whom they mistook for a pliant churchman; but he spued the honor out of his mouth' as most loathsome to his spiritual taste.

These remarks are occasioned by noticing that Wm. T. Brantly, Editor of the Christian Index, Philadelphia, and general advocate for all that is fashionble in the Baptist operations, has a few weeks since received the title of D. D. I did expect it I confess, and I did anticipate that it would sit very easy and quiet upon his conscience; but still I resolved not to notice it until he had time to renounce it if he did not like it. It not appearing to be renounced by him, I think it is due to him and to the public to let it be announced that W. T. Brantly is now the Reverend W. T. Brantly, D. D. And, indeed, I think he deserves the title full as well as any of those who gave it him. What effect it had in producing the late revival in his church, I leave it to those nigher the scene of action to judge. But I have only to request that no one will think me guilty of either blasphemy or sacrilege, or making too light of sacred things, in taking this formal notice of a very common incident, which I think fully illustrates one saying of the Lord's-viz. “Truly, ' I tell you, they have their reward,"

The common Priests and all the Levites in the Baptist priesthood will be careful to render honor to whom honor is due, and hereafter they will accost brother Brantly, "Reverend brother Brantly, D. D." Before honor is humility. He humbled himself to notice us; therefore the priesthood exalted him

EDITOR OF THE CHRISTIAN BAPTIST.

PROSPECTUS

OF

THE EVANGELIST.

WALTER SCOTT proposes to publish a monthly religious paper, to be titled "THB EVANGELIST" This paper will plead for the following and other important articles in the christian system, viz.

1. That Jesus is the Messiah promised by God to the Jewish nation.

2. That "he died for our sins according to the scriptures."

3. That "he was buried, and rose again on the third day, according to the scriptures."

4. That he is now in heaven, and will finally judge the world.

5. 1 hat every one who believes on him, with all his heart desiring to inherit eternal life, by a subsequent life of holiness, is entitled, in the first instance, to a personal acquittal from all past sins

6. That this "first remission," (to use the words of an excellent and distinguished lady, John Wesley's mother,) "is by baptism, and all subsequent trespasses by confession."

7. That the enjoyment of the Holy Spirit is promised by God to all who, in this way, obey his Son Jesus Christ.

8. That to all who thus receive the gospel, and who by patient cont nuance in well doing look for glory, honor, and immortality, God will finally give eternal life.

These things, then, the great principles and privileges which originally constituted the gospel, the aggregate of which now controls an immense religious reformation in these states and other countries, and the encouragement of biblical learning, historical and biographical sketches, &c. &e. will form leading topics in "The Evangelist."

In regard to science and education, matters which highly interest the public, it may be observed that books on external and mechanical nature, books on the philosophy of mind, and on the physiological sciences, abound every where; and the Editor reserves to himself the right of publishing, on these subjects, whatever he may deem worthy of his readers attention.

Education consists in knowledge and practice; and all education is to be framed and administered with a reference to human nature-viz the physical, intellectual, and moral powers of man-powers by which we exist, know, and enjoy. Accordingly it has been a desideratum with the moderns to ascertain what human nature is in the detail, in order that a scheme of education, rational and perfected, may be adapted to the analysis.

It must be confessed that the highest applause is due to their success, not that philosophers have manifested an equal regard to all the departments of human nature just mentioned, for this they actually have not done; for while the intellectual powers of the mind have been deemed worthy of the genius of a Locke, a Priestly, a Reid, an a Stewart, whose labors and learning have shed a rich light on every part of this branch of moral sc ence, it is to be regretted that the same regard has not been paid to our physical and moral nature. On a subject so interesting to individuals and society, then, as that of education, the Editor thinks it his duty not to be wholly silent.

All party feuds will be, as much as possible, avoided; and whether "The Evangelist" treat of religion, science, or education, the language, it is hoped, will be in coincidence with the dignity of the subject and with the respect due to the public.

TERMS.

"THE EVANGELIST" will be published on the first Monday of every month, from January, 1832, on a royal sheet, and will contain 24 pages, at One Dollar per annum, if paid in advance, or One Dollar and Fifty Cents, if paid at the end of the year.

Any person acting as agent, and becoming responsible for five copies, payable in advance, shall have one copy for his trouble, and any one remitting to the Editor five dollars for five copies, shall have one copy for his trouble.

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All communications to be post paid, addressed to the Editor in Cincin

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BETHANY, VIRGINIA:
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1832.

Vol. III.

I saw another messenger flying through the midst of heaven, having everlasting good news to proclaim to the inhabitants of the earth, even to every nation and tribe, and tongue, and people-saying with a loud voice, Fear God and give glory to him, for the hour of his judgments is come: and worship him who made heaven, and earth, and sea, and the fountains of water.-JouN. Great is the truth and mighty above all things, and will prevail.

ARCHIPPUS.

AT the special request of the writer, and because we think, upon re-examination, the following essay contains many valuable remarks, we copy it from the Christian Messenger. No. V.

EDITOR.

The Death of Christ, and the Doctrine of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and their effect and consequences necessary to the existence of Religion in the World.

DR. ELY said some time ago, that a few metaphysical opinions were the occasion of the principal controversies in religion among Presbyterians. I say, that the controversies about the atonement, and the trinity, and the operations of the Spirit, among professed christians, (which have existed for more than fifteen hundred years,) and the almost innumerable systems of religion that have been formed by them, have originated in unscriptural views, and in a false philosophy of the human mind, in reference to religion. What occurred in the Arian controversy in the fourth century, and the unscriptural forms of expression used in the Athanasian or Nicene and Arian Creeds, or articles of faith, formed in that century, and which have been incorporated with, and given character, more or less, to all the creeds of this day, confirm this observation.

I believe that correct views of the death of Christ, and its effects, and of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, as they are connected with the existence of religion in the world, according to the word of God, and the history of mankind, in reference to it, will obviate all difficulties upon these subjects, except what are incident to ultimate principles, and unite all christians: I mean, all those who do in truth and in deed regard the word of God as true, and the only mean and rule of faith and conduct in religion. With my views I cannot see any more or greater occasion for men to differ about the christian religion, and form different sects on account of it, than there is for their dividing and forming different sects on account of their different opinions about light.

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With these remarks I submit the following observations to ihe intelligent reader, for serious consideration

Every doctrine of God in religion is necessary for some appropriate practical end, and, without which, that end cannot be accomplished in the human mind.

The scriptures, the history of the world, and the state of man, indicate that some great catastrophe has happened to the human family in relation to God. The word of God informs us that God created man in his own image and likeness, from which he has fallen. And from the short account that Moses has given us in the three first chapters of Genesis, it appears that the image of God, in which man was made, comprehended the knowledge, love, and fellowship of God, as it consisted in a state of purity, and included the knowledge and use of language in relation to God and spiritual things, as well as the knowledge of natural ones, and the use of language in respect to them. Hence we find Adam conversing with his Maker the Logos, while in a state of innocence, in the use of words and sentences in the most familiar manner, receiving and understanding his instructions and precepts relative to the divine will, and his own duty, expressed in the same way. And after he sinned he knew and felt his guilt, and understood his Maker's voice. In proof that Adam was endowed immediately by his Creator with the knowledge of natural things, and with language suitable to express, and to distinguish them, we are informed that "the Lord God brought unto him every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air, to see what he would call them, and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof." Gen. ii. 19.

The image and likeness of God, in which man was made, and all that appertained to them, (as distinguished from their original natural powers,) which were lost by sin, were coeval endowments, and were bestowed upon him by his munificent Creator, the Logos, or Word, the moment that gave him birth. These coeval endowments, though withdrawn, man's original, intellectual faculties and powers, and native susceptibilities, would remain, though destitute of the means of spiritual improvement. In this case of spiritual desertion, these faculties, and powers, and affections would, of necessity, be employed upon, and engrossed by, the objects of sense, animal appetite and selfishness, and be bounded by time.

In man's primitive, pure estate, to the extent of his limited powers, he saw as God saw, and loved as God loved, and willed as God willed. He corresponded in these respects with his Maker; and, possessed of immortality, he was like him. But this state was lost by sin: the image of God was destroyed, and man became mortal.

The tempter began his operations by seeking to cloud the powers of man's understanding; for without this, he could not corrupt his affections, or pervert his will. He accordingly presented a different view to the mind of Adam and Eve, of the propriety and authority of God's command, from that in which God held them, and had expressed them; and in that way affected their heart, so as to bring it in opposi

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