p346 [G Alexander] [To the same.] BELOVED BROTHER, - I got your letter on my return here from the bush. We did not linger longer there, though there is work open, but which would have required residence. … In sum, the work is going on, and I believe, healthfully. I, who have but a short time probably here, would naturally desire to see it go faster, but I am sure the Lord is right, and it is only saying I have little power. Still there is general blessing. But I cannot help desiring a blessing which may reach America too, and devotedness with the opening of truth. I seek only the Philadelphia state, but that I do seek. I am most thankful for the prayers of the brethren. I do not doubt they have been a blessing to me in my weakness. …

I had a most unsatisfactory communication with - . It is not merely a rejection of the word "wrath," as a crotchet; he came out when pressed, with a denial of all real propitiation. He had withdrawn certain expressions of evil doctrine which use scripture phrases, but said, when he was asked what he meant by propitiation, that it was God shewing His favour to us through Christ. The point was gone through carefully and in every shape, and he consistently and deliberately denied all real propitiation. I judge he is fundamentally and utterly unsound on the foundation of our hopes. … He has amazing confidence in himself, and I do not believe he has ever been before God in his conscience as a sinner. …

I have got to Toronto - hard frost again; here it was 64 degrees of frost when we had 62 degrees. I must close.

Ever, beloved brother,

Affectionately yours.

Guelph and [finished at] Toronto.

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