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36 HISTORY OF THE PARLIAMENT. through and through us. We are believing that we shall feel in our work here the influence of the larger thoughts and inspired prayers of the Relig- ious Congress. We do want the teachers and priests of these old churches to look upon us not as enemies come to disturb their religious repose, but as friends, as messengers bearing good tidings, to arouse them up to mental and spiritual activity, and to help them to come out into a clearer understanding of their privileges as sons of God and as members of the universal brother- hood.

Prof. Edward Barde, of Geneva, wrote :

I beg to express my hearty sympathy with such a purpose, and pray to God that he will pour out his blessings upon the intended Congresses.

Rev. Wilbur F. Paddock, rector of St. Andrew's Protes- tant Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, wrote of the Parliament :

It will broaden human thought, create a deeper feeling of charitv and good will, and serve to unite the races bv stronger ties of svmpathy and in closer bonds of Christian brotherhood.

Rev. Richard A. Armstrong of I>iverpt)l, wrote :