Voice of Truth; OR, BAPTIST RECORD. 1868. "Speaking the Truth in Love.** "IN ESSENTIALS, UNITY; IN NON-ESSENTIALS, LIBERTY; IN ALL THINGS, CHARITY." VOL. VII. -NEW SERIES. LONDON: ELLIOT STOCK, 62, PATERNOSTER ROW, E. C. PREFACE. IN obedience to custom, we write a preface, on the completion of the present volume, although postscript would, perhaps, be the more appropriate term. Whatever literary defects the educated reader may discover, the learned in the school of Christ will find the truth as it is in Jesus. Different topics have been discussed, by men of different minds, but there is perfect harmony of sentiment; and while we have. the management of the Magazine there shall be no uncertain sound given by the "Voice," as to the great and glorious truths of the gospel. Neither the smiles nor frowns of men-even good men—who differ from us, shall move us from our position. No truth, however offensive and unpopular to carnal men, shall either be kept back or modified to please them. This sort of thing is the crime of the age in the churches, and we will ever denounce it as a crime-disloyalty. A professing man ought to have a creed, and he is a coward if he be afraid to announce it. Our views are well-known; they are, if possible, dearer to us than ever, and we are not ashamed of them. During the year we have received many pleasing testimonies of usefulness, which cause us to thank God and take courage. Hearty |