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 cannot all think alike: and, in consequence of this, secondly, they cannot all walk alike: but in several smaller points their practice must differ, in proportion to the difference of their sentiments.

4. But although a difference in opinions or modes of worship, may prevent an intire external union, yet need it prevent our union in affection? Though we cannot think alike, may we not love alike? May we not be of one heart, though we are not of one opinion? Without all doubt we may. Herein all the children of God may unite, notwithstanding these smaller differences. These remaining as they are, they may forward one another, in love and in good works,

5. Surely in this respect, the example of Jehu himself, as mixt a character as he was of, is well worthy both the attention and imitation, of every serious Christian. ''And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of'' Rechab ''coming to meet him. And he saluted him and said, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, give me thine hand.''

The text naturally divides itself into two parts, first, a question proposed by Jehu to Jehonadab, ''Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? Secondly, an offer made on Jehonadab's'' answering, ''it is. If it be, give me thine hand.''

I. 1. And, first, let us consider the question proposed by Jehu to Jehonadab, ''Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart?''