After deep exercise of soul I was brought by grace to feel I could entirely.

Nationalism - in other words, the dividing of the church into bodies - consisting of such and such a nation, is a novelty, not above three centuries old, although many dear children of God are found dwelling in it.

To rest satisfied with existing evils, as if we could do nothing, is not obedience; but neither is it obedience to imitate the actions of the apostles.

The Reformation did not directly touch the question of the true character of God's church.

Separation from evil is the necessary first principle of communion with Him ... Separation from evil is His principle of unity

The Lord Jesus died for the ungodly. He was obedient at all costs : He bore everything, and went down into the dust of death, man's hatred, God's desertion, and Satan's power ; we find Him there at the cost of everything. Everything that was against us was done away. By one man's obedience many are made righteous.

Every Christian will allow that sin is an evil, and that it is our duty not to commit sin.