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vi. catholic, noble, christian principles of Mr. Groves’s Brethrenism commend themselves to me, in contrast with that which is called Brethrenism in the present day. May God grant that he may yet speak to the hearts and consciences of His dear people in your interesting memoir.

“I am, dear Madam, “Yours truly in the Lord, (Signed)“G. .”

“Tunbridge Wells, Feb. 25th, 1856.”

It remains only to state the points of difference, between this edition and the former one.

1st, A number of interesting letters, belonging to the earlier part of Mr. Groves’s life, have been inserted.

2nd, The publication of Dr. Kitto’s life has enabled the editor to give a more correct and interesting account of his connexion with Mr. Groves, and to furnish extracts illustrative of the character of both parties.

3rd, An attempt has been made to fill up the history of the last two years of his residence in Bagdad, by information obtained from his eldest son.

4th, Some parts of the latter journals have been omitted, when it could be done without the sacrifice of any thing really important.

In conclusion, the editor commends this edition to the great Head of the Church, praying that it may be an encouragement to many of the Lord’s dear people to walk in still greater singleness of eye, and catholicity of purpose, at a time when worldliness and sectarianism cast their blight on so many.