ergymen to give such prominence to the internal
heresies and divisions of the Church, at a non-denominational meeting,
and before their brethren of other denominations, and before the world.
But they feel that the evil and danger is so great that they should
speak out, and do so on all occasions. There have been disputes and
divisions among the Methodists, on personal and political
quasi-ecclesiastical grounds, but never of the grave character of those
which agitate the Church of England. It is the opinion of many of the
clergymen and laymen of the Church, that a formal and great separation
will ere long take place between the opposing parties. But, still, I
think that the heart of the Church is sound--that neither the ritualists
nor the neologists touch the masses of the labouring and middle
classes--only some speculative minds, and imaginary spirits, seeking for
excitement in religion, as they do in reading novels, and at the
theatre. But, after all, I believe, as I hope, the Church will come out
of this fiery trial, better, stronger, and more qualified to do good,
and with a deeper baptism of the Divine Spirit for its promotion. So far
as I have had opportunity to mingle with the ministers and members, and
to witness services and meetings, I think I never saw the Wesleyan body
in so good a state; so perfectly at peace and united, and so devoted to
their one great work; and with a fervour and depth of spirituality not
excelled even in Mr. Wesley's day. The personal example and influence of
the most eloquent and leading men in the Connexion is highly spiritual
and practical.

_London, 5th May._--During my present visit to England I have been so
deeply impressed with the vast benefit to my native land by a visit to
it of Rev. William Morley Punshon that I have written to him on the
subject, and have got others to speak to him about it. I was rejoiced,
therefore, to get from him a note to-day, dated Bristol, 4th May, as
follows:--The more I think about your proposition the more I am
impressed that it is in the order of Providence that I should accept it.
I have always hoped that I might some day see your great continent and
have the opportunity of acquainting myself with the capabilities of your
country, and with the work which has been done in it; and on many
accounts the present seems to be the most favourable time. If,
therefore, you should honour me with an invitation, and the British
Conference shall see good to app