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at hand, being 75 years old. I am sorry I had not met you or yourOld Theology years ago. Pray, who are you? Some of like faith Imet in London and in Paris a year ago and admired much.Can you send me your two Tracts (a copy of each) Nos. 1 and 2,with any other short publications that will tell me of your faith?Do you publish a paper? If so send me a sample copy, and I willtry to extend your list.I am delighted with your Tract No. 2, and hope to learn more ofBible truth from your standpoint. By sending more in this lineyou will cheer and comfort. Yours in the Master,G. C. B__________.Pittsburg.TOWER TRACT SOCIETY, FRIENDS:--On last Sundaymorning as the writer was boarding the street car, a pleasantlooking gentleman handed him a little tract--The Old Theology--"CALAMITIES, AND WHY GOD PERMITS THEM." It wasread with very much interest; and I drop this line to inquire whatparticular sect it is that is spreading this interpretation of theScriptures? I am not a member of any church, unless a birthrightin the Hicksite Quaker Church would make me one; but Jesus isthe adoration of my soul, and the perfect ideal of my conception.How strange that the Church in main understandeth him not, andhow strange that the Bible seems to be a sealed book to most ofits members.Will you kindly send to the above address a copy of the papermentioned on page 32 of above named tract, and oblige Yourssincerely,C. B__________.[The above three letters are given as samples of letterscontinually coming to hand, which show that the Old TheologyTracts are reaching some who have ears to hear the good tidings.Tract No. 2 seems to give the best results with new ears. Allwho have not seen it should order a sample copy, free. Tract No.3-- "PROTESTANTS, AWAKE!" will be ready shortly.]page 2La Fayette.DEAR BRO. RUSSELL:--Your kind letter received. Of course Iam rejoiced to see your appreciation of the service we areenabled to do; hope the Lord is pleased with our efforts.At Frankfort my box on the street (pulpit) was below the level ofthe side walk and over this high curb which lined the walk oneman laughingly remarked, how the people with bright, openeyes and eager manner stretched their necks to hear, not losing aword. Who could hesitate to preach with such listeners? Nodoubt you would like to be out in this preaching field also--How