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those false doctrines known under the name of Tractarianism. They meet us at every step, with a thousand lures, and deceptive representations. They lurk in many varied forms; and assail the simple truth as it is in Jesus in every possible way, from a slight adulteration to the most daring perversions of Scripture. They work their way into some religious societies, and occasion sad defections from others : they occupy the pulpit, wield the press, and leaven general society to an extent that would be most disheartening, did we not know that the time is rapidly hastening on when the Lord shall destroy with the brightness of His coming whatsoever opposes and exalts itself against Him.

We, therefore, reiterate and prolong the warning note, "Watch." Not a day passes without bringing to view some sign of the times directly bearing on the great hope of the Church. We would entreat our friends to draw closer than ever the bond of spiritual unity between each other; and also between the individual and our God. We wish there was more of direct communion among Believers-more of social meeting for prayer; more of mutual preparation for what is to come. There is too much of looking-on, too little of active evil influences that appal us.

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honest, anxious query put by the universal Church of Christ to Him: "Lord, what wilt thou have me to Do?" If each among us asked this, the answer would be as distinct as was that vouchsafed to Saul of Tarsus; there is work enough, and faithful labourers too few; and disguised enemies swarming among them. May the number of the former be augmented, and the devices of the latter brought to nought!

June, 1844.

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