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are gone, if your opinion prevails as to the lapse thereof.

We are in a position to add to the Church very largely
if we hold together. If we do not, and the different religi-
ous bodies in the South maintain their independent organisa-
tions, we shall lose largely. Let me press this point upon
your consideration.

I have written to Bishop Elliott to urge him to call us
together as a Council of Bishops for mutual consultaion. By
the way, there is a rumor that he has been arrested.

Personally, I shall have more trouble than any of the
rest of the Southern Bishops. The Northern Church, ignoring
all that we have done, and in this following the lead of the
State, will not, I have reason to think, recognise my juris-
diction. This may, in certain contingencies, lead to seri-
ous complications, Ihave little concern as to the result.
All these things are ordered in infinite wisdom, and the will
of our Father in heaven will be done. This should be enough
for the child.

Let us brace ourselves with more than ordinary strength
to meet the approaching trial, being assured that no serious