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 Shortly after its publication the author received a number of letters from some of the most intelligent and devoted ministers and laymen in the organized New Church, commending the volume in very strong terms. A few brief quotations from some of these letters may not be out of place in this connection, and may convince the reader that by helping its circulation, especially among ministers and theological students, he will be helping to remove existing obstructions, and thereby to promote the spread of the new and precious truths of heaven.

"I have just finished reading your 'Cloud of Independent Witnesses,' and hasten to say: I am exceedingly glad to see this book. I have been greatly profited personally by its careful perusal to the final end.

"You and your Publishing Association have been engaged in a grand work—especially during the last dozen years—which has again and again rejoiced me more than I can tell. . . . And the marked success of your efforts is certified by this 'Cloud of Witnesses.'

"Now for the man or men of means to take this work in hand—as in several cases heretofore—and send this book, if possible, to every minister and theological student throughout the land. And it will, I feel sure, be the best missionary that can be employed."

"I have read your "cloud of Independent Wit-