Thompson, M. La Rue P. Religious Sectarianism: A Discourse delivered in The Fifth Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia, January 19, 1845. Philadelphia: Printed by William F. Geddes, 1845. First Edition. [9361]
Blue printed wrapper, 9 x 5 3/4, a few small ink spots on front, 23 clean pp. Good. Pamphlet.
The author denounces the sectarianism in Philadelphia between rival denominations. He states that he is a Presbyterian because he believes that the doctrines & practices of that church are closest in agreement with Scripture - but that does not make him a sectarian. Sectarianism, in the sense meant by the author, was that unchristian bigotry and rivalry with Christians of other denominations. He laments the causes and the results of such a feeling, particularly that it injures the cause of Christ.
