There are many good people, in all communions, who are longing for the time when all the old walls of separation between true Christians will have as many gates in them, at least, as heaven has,--on the east three gates, on the north three gates, on the south three gates, and on the west three gates.

But I rejoice even in our liberty, if we choose to exercise it, of separation, without molestation, though we lose much good to ourselves, and much influence, and, in times of general religious interest, it leads to early discussions about modes and forms.

How many times have I seen a growing attention to religion in a community checked by debates and discussions as to ordinances.
_Mr.M._ If more pains were taken to instruct our own people as to the oneness of the ancient and the Christian church, and to show them how the consecration of children is a part of religion, as reestablished by the Most High, it seems to me great good would follow.
_Dr.D._ If you will draw out your thoughts on the subject, and let me see them, we may prepare something which may be useful.

You view the subject on the popular, practical side.

Let us see what the results are to which you have come.
Having agreed to make the effort at my leisure, I may report hereafter as to my success.