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It is a matter of much joy to many Christian hearts, that our brethren of the First Baptist Church of Toronto, C.W., have liberated themselves from a bondage worse than American Slavery, in leaving their former place of worship. The property was theirs, and worth from $3000 to $5000; but the Deed for it was "a high Church" one, and repugnant almost to every principle of Baptist usage, and powerfully oppressed the conscience of the Church, The TRUSTEES, who were appointed for life, could relieve them, but would not, and there is no other power in the government that can. The Pope of Rome is a lover of religious liberty to those men. "LEGREE," in "Uncle Tom's Cabin," was a Christian in comparison with such sable officials. The brethren have obtained another place of worship, and we hope the friends in Toronto will help them to pay for it, for they are worthy of sympathy and aid. |