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 matters, and endeavoured to settle them privately; but as soon as possibly this should be sincerely and repeatedly done, and with minds open to conviction.

4thly. If the above method does not succeed, refer the matter to two or three very sensible and pious arbitrators. If the matters in question cannot be settled privately, let two or more be chosen to decide it; there should he one or two very impartial pious persons chosen on each side; it would be best for them to be of the same congregation, and not related to either party.

5thly. If some of the leading persons on either side are contending for power, it is not likely that these excellent methods, or indeed any means whatever, will make up differences; but, if the principal persons on both sides are really pious, and there are only misunderstandings between them, then there is good reason to hope that such means as the above, with the divine blessing, will in time produce a reconciliation.

AS there is a foolish wisdom, so there is a wise ignorance in not prying into God's ark, not inquiring into things not revealed. I would gladly know all that I need, and all that I may know, but I leave God’s secrets to himself; it is happy for me, that God makes me of his court, though not of his council.

2. A mystery, as applied to religion, means something that is true and sacred, though in some degree secret; this in the strictest sense