But see, my beloved brethren, what influence this christian unity would exert, and what consequences would follow from it in the conversion of the world. _For the church would then be a witness for the truths and excellence of the glorious gospel_—and how important is that! It is in _the church_ that the men of the world study the gospel. They care not to investigate its real nature, as revealed in the bible—they care not to study its features, in the character of CHRIST—they care not to attend to its delineation in the ordinance of preaching. But they _can_ see it in professors—and they will scrutinize their character, and keen sighted and vigilant are they in detecting evil, and discerning imperfections. And how invariably have the division, discord, and strifes of the church, laid a stumbling block in the way of the enquirer—strengthened the worldly in their prejudices against the truth, and confirmed the unbeliever in his incredulity and contempt. But on the other hand; a church, _spiritual_, _zealous_, _devoted_, _one in love to each other_, in love to CHRIST and love to souls, would bear upon itself its own credentials. The world convinced by such evidence, and impressed by such scenes, would acknowledge “that GOD was with us of a truth,” our religion would be honoured, and “the name of our LORD JESUS CHRIST glorified.” And again—_if such unity existed and prevailed_, _the whole undivided energies and resources of the church_, _would be at liberty_, _and ready to be devoted to the extension of the gospel_, _and the salvation of the world_. Much strength is now lost in our conflicts with each other—much squandered upon vain and profitless discussion. Let these hitherto mis-employed energies be called forth—these perverted resources gathered into the proper channels; and then may we not hope that the church of CHRIST would present an unbroken front to the powers of evil, and move on one compact and irresistible host to secure the happy subjection of all things to our Redeemer. _The cultivation of this spirit moreover_, _would place us in a state of eminent preparedness for our glorious work_. Our minds would no longer be engaged in minor objects, but would constantly recognize the one great end—the conversion of the world to CHRIST. All occasions of envying, strife, and division being removed; what agents would Christians be in this holy enterprize? Men baptized with pity for souls and love to JESUS—burning with ardent zeal to make him known—counting not their lives dear unto themselves, so that they may set forth the unsearchable riches of CHRIST. And in answer to the united prayers of such an united people, CHRIST would send forth his Holy Spirit as it never yet has come.