Verwandte Artikel zu The Proceedings of the First General Peace Convention;...
The Proceedings of the First General Peace Convention; Held in London, June 22, 1843 and the Two Following Days with the Papers Laid Before the Convention, the Letters Read, &C., &C - Softcover
Inhaltsangabe
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1843. Excerpt: ... "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you; not as the world givelh, give I unto you," John xiv. 27. If such the legacy bequeathed By Jesus to kis own; If such the meek injunctions breathed Ere he from earth had flown,--How should his lowly followers fight? Reading his gracious words aright. His kingdom is not of this world! Nor by it understood! The banner, from his cross unfurl'd. Leads not to acts of blood! The Christian's warfare is within-- With pride and passion, self and sin. Whence come your wars, frail worms of dust? What are your fightings for 1 Envy and hatred, greed and lust, Which in your members war: Dwells such a dark, unhallow'd host. In temples of the Holy Ghost? When angels first, to shepherds' ears, Announced The Saviour's birth, What watchword did the heavenly spheres Pour down on listening earth? "Glory to God, who dwells on high; Tow'rd men--good-will and unity!" When Christ, on Calvary's blood-stain'd hill, His life a ransom paid, What peaceful love, triumphant still, Prompted the prayer he pray'd! A prayer--how tender, brief, and true,--"Forgive; they know not what they do I" 'Tis by its fruit the tree is known; The Test Of Truth Is Love! Have they, then, reverently shown Their's to their Loro above, Who bid their fellow-creatures bleed, And by their acts belie their creed? Thank God! this gospel truth, no more To one small sect confined, From sea to sea, from shore to shore, Shall flash on many a mind; 'Till earth below, and heaven above, Join in one hymn of Peace and Love! Woedbridge, 6th Month, 18th, 1843. Bernard Barton. LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE CONVENTION, AND FROM WHENCE THEY CAME OR WERE DELEGATED. Abbatt, Mr. Richard, London Committee Abbott, Rev. J., American Peace Society Albright, Mr. William, Charlbury, Oxon Alexan...
Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
