The Assembly of God. Miscellaneous Writings of C. H. Mackintosh, vol. IIIMackintosh, Charles Henry
Religion
The Assembly of God. Miscellaneous Writings of C. H. Mackintosh, vol. III
Mackintosh, Charles Henry
Theology
It may, however, be asked, "How could all the believers in London meet
in one place?" I reply, if they could not meet in one place, they could,
at least, meet on one principle. But how did the believers at Jerusalem
meet together? The answer is, they were "_of one accord_." This being
so, they had little difficulty about the question of a meeting-room.
"Solomon's porch," or anywhere else, would suit their purpose. They gave
expression to their unity, and that, too, in a way not to be mistaken.
Neither various localities, nor various measures of knowledge and
attainment, could, in the least, interfere with their unity. There was
"one body and one Spirit."
Finally, I would say, the Lord will assuredly honor those who have faith
to believe and confess the unity of the Church on earth; and the greater
the difficulty in the way of doing so, the greater will be the honor.
The Lord grant to all His people a single eye, and a humble and honest
spirit.
Thy broken body, gracious Lord,
Is shadowed by this broken bread;
The wine which in this cup is poured
Points to the blood which Thou hast shed.
And while we meet together thus,
We show that we are one in Thee;
Thy precious blood was shed for us--
Thy death, O Lord, has set us free.
Brethren in Thee, in union sweet--
Forever be Thy grace adored--
'Tis in Thy name, that now we meet,
And know Thou'rt with us, gracious Lord.
We have one hope--that Thou wilt come;
Thee in the air we wait to see,
When Thou wilt take Thy people home,
And we shall ever reign with Thee.
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