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 of what has passed. I have only to add, that the ground of evil doctrine or teaching, and the unsettling the souls of saints on every thing precious, and even vital, is acquiring every day very greatly increased weight in my mind. This from its subtle and fleeting character, though conclusive with me, is more difficult to give. Some specimens however are here. The “Examination” of the “Thoughts” give many though on less important points. I may add one here from a tract sold in the tract shop. It is there taught that the wicked will rise with their diseased bodies ; as that a man that had the palsy would keep it for ever, they would receive again their corrupt and sin worn bodies, in all their wretchedness. This is addressed in a gospel tract to the careless. This tract is printed in London, but it was sold at Plymouth, in the depôt, nor have I any doubt of its origin. I have communicated this narrative to others, to take all the care I can, that it should be perfectly true, I give no names, as I feel in such a case it is the juster way to let it rest on my own responsibility. I add here one or two corrections resulting therefrom.

P. 12. I have what I believe to be a correct statement of the meetings Mr. N. attended. He did not attend 1834, 1835, but he was at 1836; that is, I believe, the last Irish meeting. He did not attend London or Liverpool; that is the two last English.

17. Heretic was too good a name. Though I have a perfect recollection of these words being used. Yet, as being in animated conversation, and a general representation, it is desired to correct this by saying that what Irish brethren held and taught was spoken of as heresy.

20. This confirmation by Mr. Hill does not apply to the words “educated gentleman,” but the general idea that God now made use of talent and worked by it, and, as he apprehended it, not in uneducated persons: and these statements of Mr. N. were commonly current at that time.

26. Lest the note should identify unduly this name with Mr. Newton, it may be right to state that the name