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PG-P.742.046
12 Aug 1742:12,13 (713)
Extract of a letter from Mr. Tennent, to the Rev. Mr.
Dickinson of the Jerseys; the original of which is in the
hands of the Rev. Mr. Clap, Rector of Yale College, and was
lately given him by Mr. Dickinson.
Dear Sir, I have had many afflicting thoughts about the
debates that have subsisted for some time in our synod; I
would to God, the breach were heal'd. . . [10 lines, visited
New-England and saw effects of itinerant preachings.] These
things, with the tryal of the Moravians, have given me a
clear view of the danger of every thing which tends to
enthusiasm and division in the visible church. . . [3/4
column of objectionable practices]
The practice of singing in the streets, is a piece of
weakness, and enthusiastical ostentation.
I wish you success, dear Sir in your journey: My soul is
grieved for such enthusiastical fooleries. They portend
much mischief to the poor church of God, if they be not
seasonably check'd: . . .
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