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Separation or Continuity, Which?
simply because a few who seem ignorant of the fact that one col¬
or is as good as another. Some prefer a variety in colors except
in church. They seem to think that white is the only color that
should be honored in the Church of God. They are sorry per¬
haps that they did not live at the time the Saviour was here lay¬
ing down the principles of his religion, so that they with their
ripe experience and unequaled ability, might have made some
suggestions as to the rights and privileges in the Church, and
prevent all agitation along the line of Church privileges and re¬
cognition in high offices; doubtless they would have suggested
to Him, that He prepare a constitution clearly sitting forth that
all prominent officers are to be filled by the white brethren, and
that it would be an act of charity for a colored brother to even
be allowed membership in the Church, and for him to have hope
of filling* the high offices in the Church would be hope against
impossibility. We are very glad that the Lord Jesus was wise
enough to formulate the principles of Christianity without calling
upon human aid for assistance.
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