Jesuits." This agrees with the doctrine of St. Thomas Aquinas, one of their celebrated theologians: "Though heretics must be tolerated, not because they deserve it, we must bear with them, till, by a second admonition, they may be brought back to the faith of the Church; but those who, after a second admonition, remain obstinate in their errors, must not only be excommunicated, but they must be delivered to the secular power to be exterminated."

In one of Rome's books on rites and ceremonies, "Pontificale Romanum," is the bishop's oath, in which are the following words: "Heretics, schismatics and rebels to our said Lord, or his aforesaid successors, I will to my utmost persecute and oppose." This portion of the oath is now kept from the public when the bishop swears allegiance to the Pope.*

Judging by the foregoing extracts from Rome's highest authorities, nothing could be more evident than that Rome is the open and avowed enemy of our Government, and that if the principles of Rome prevail here our Constitution must fail.

This enemy claims that the temporal powers must obey the spiritual; the Church has power to grant or take away temporal possessions; the Church has the right to practice the censure of books and the press. The Pope has the right to amend state laws and constitutions, to absolve from obedience thereto, when opposed to the Church; the right to absolve from oaths and to annul all legal relations of

*See Appendix 15.

those in marriage; to persecute heretics, and to absolve from sin, etc.

We have shown that Rome is the enemy of the sovereignty of the people, of religious liberty, of liberty of conscience and of the liberty of the press. She is opposed to the separation of church and state; opposed to the oath of naturalization; opposed to our free schools. She is the foe of progress, of Protestantism and of our Bible societies. In short she is the implacable enemy of America, whose overthrow she has plotted.

Suppose that in America there were ten million. Chinamen who were taking Rome's attitude toward our Government. Suppose they attacked and denounced every principle of American liberty. Suppose they announced that they were organized, and were determined to obtain the supremacy of our country. Suppose they were continually swearing allegiance to a former Emperor. How long would loyal American citizens permit this treason? One of two things is certain: they would soon be compelled to leave this country, or to render allegiance to the Government. They would have to renounce the foreign potentate or leave the country. Should not the same rule hold good when applied to Rome? The Jesuits have been expelled from nearly every country in Europe, and shall we now permit them. to suck the life-blood from this nation? Shall we allow our liberties to be devoured by this Roman vulture? Is there no remedy? Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no help? Must we continue to

suffer these abuses? May we not hope to find the remedy in one or all of the following measures?

1. ORGANIZATION.

Rome is an organized power. She can be most effectually met by organization. In union there is strength. In coöperation there is power. In organized work there is victory. We should come together as individuals and organize, that we may stand united in our efforts to conquer the enemy. States are organized into empires. Many short railroad lines are organized into an immense system. Business men organize for business. Political parties organize for more effectual work. Manufacturers organize to further their interests. Laboring men organize to protect their rights. When Christ fed the multitude He had them seated in companies by hundreds and by fifties; He completed an organization of twelve men that turned the world upside down. There is much unused power among the Protestants because they lack organization. By this power, our labors can be controlled and centralized. It will be an economy of resources.

It will be a conservation of energy. As Protestants, we agree upon the fundamental principles of our Government. As Protestants we want no divided kingdom, but a focusing of all of our forces for the preservation of our institutions. This will hasten the victory.

2. A UNION OF CHRISTIAN PEOPLE.

God's people must lay aside their private opinions and petty jealousies, and work together against

ness.

the powers of darkness. Coöperation in poorer methods is better than division in better methods. We are told that "one shall chase a thousand and two shall put ten thousand to flight." An organized army of ten thousand can put to flight an unorganized army of ten times that number. Rome laughs at our divisions. This is our greatest weakOur many denominations are an undeniable evil. Is there no ground upon which we may unite? Is there no foundation upon which we may stand as a united body? Do we not agree upon the great fundamental principles of Christianity? Do we not believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God? As a basis of union, is not this the central idea? Is not this of Divine authority? This foundation is broad enough for every true believer. This is the foundation that God laid. It is the foundation of the prophets and apostles. Faith in Christ, and obedience to His will, I believe, will eventually settle every question, and restore to the Word of God its proper place and make it the only rule of faith and practice. In short, this foundation will substitute the Bible, for human creeds; facts, for definitions; things, for words; faith, for speculation; unity of faith, for unity of opinion; the commandments of God, for human traditions; piety, for ceremony; godliness, for formality; Christianity, for partizan zeal; the practice of Christianity, for the mere profession of it; Christ for the Pope.

It seems to me, that to this end we must labor. Let us exalt Christ; let us preach the whole Christ,

the tender-hearted, miracle-working, sympathetic teacher of humanity. Let us preach Him as the crucified and risen Lord, as sitting at the right hand of God the Father. Let us preach Him as the sole fountain of authority, the sum and substance of our faith, the all in all of our salvation, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.

Upon this basis I believe we shall eventually arrive one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one Bible, one name, one hope, one Spirit, one God, the Father of all, who is above you all and in you all.

3. TELL THE TRUTH.

Tell what you know about Romanism! Uncover its pollutions! Make known the scandal of the confessional! Tell what you know about the convents and nunneries! Expose the conduct of the celibate priesthood! Publish what you know about her intrigues and purposes! Every effort you put forth will subtract from Rome's power. Every truth spoken will strengthen Christianity and oppose Romanism. Think how Luther and Melanchthon, Knox, and William of Orange, told the truth. They told it in huts, palaces, churches, towns and cities. Every Protestant man and woman in the North and South, in the East and West, must as individuals, come up to the help of the Lord against the mighty. Proclaim the truth. Agitation is needed. No reform is ever brought about by keeping silent. You owe it to your country and to your God to speak out upon this question. God is for the truth. You are an instrument