We had a long talk over the matter.

Since then I have learned that if a larger representation of members had been present at the preparatory meeting, there is a possibility that the number voting against receiving the applicant would have been much larger than those who voted for him.
"Under all these circumstances I have deemed it my duty to say what I have thus far said, and to ask the church to take the action I now propose.

We are met here this morning in full membership.

Here is a soul just led out of the darkness by the spirit of truth.

He is one known to many of you as an honest, worthy man, for many years faithful in the discharge of his duties in this house.