CORRESPONDENCE.

Inangahua Times, Volume XVI, Issue 299, 19 April 1892, Page 3

CORRESPONDENCE.

■ * We are not to be identified with the opinions expressed by Correspondents. A SUGGESTION. [To the Editor.] Sir, — While listening to Mr Edwards discoursing in the street last night, I was struck with an idea which j I think is worth publishing. I noticed that many members of the Salvation Army were present, and they seemed to manifest a sympathetic interest in the preacher's remarks. Now why should not the important religious body which- Mr Edwards represents co operate with the Salvation Army ? Both bodies have precisely the same laudable object in view. Both are striving for the same goal ; they seem to adopt almost precisely similar means, and I am certain their labors would be far more effective by pulling together. Sir, this is an age of co-operation. The system has been tried and has proved eminently successful, and there is no valid reason why it should not be extended to religion. If it were I feel assured it would be attended with the same success which has characterised it in every walk of life. There can be no doubt on the matter. Experience has abundantly proved the efficacy of nnity, and when different religious bodieg are working for the same end it results woufa De aehievetl by a concentration of forces. If my idea were given effect to, both bodies would derive advantage to the ultimate gain of society in general. The old form of worship would have new life imparted to it by the infusion of the young and vigorous element, while the latter would acquire a certain dignity that always attaches to venerable institutions. I think the cultured but rather inanimate discourse of Mr Edwards would be far more effective if seconded by the untutored, but earnest and vehement eloquence of a Harford or a Lamberton. Hoping my suggestion will be acted upon, I am, &c, Unity. Reefton, April 18, 1892.