In. the August issue of the "Vindicator", a religious journal, published by Brother E. C. Fuqua, Fort Worth, Texas, appears an article under the caption, "Making Law For the Servants of Christ". Among other things, he has this to say:

"In most all places I hold meetings I find the brethren beset to a more or less extent with fanatical and divisive teachers over absurd and ignorant ‘questionings’, such as the ‘One Cup’ hobby, and kindred divisive teachings, by which the churches are being weakened and often wrecked."

It is not my intentions in this brief article to reply to the false teachings and misrepresentations, contained in the above named article, but suffice it now to say that in the very near future Brother J. D. Phillips, or one of the writers of the 0. P. A. will give a reply to the sophistry in this article.

The point I wish to stress just now, is that the influence of the Truth as presented in the 0. P. A. and by the ever increasing number of competent gospel preachers, is reaching out and being felt by the advocates of innovations in the Church of Christ. Only a few years ago, these scribes were saying that we were "dead", "insignificant", "without influence", etc. They tried ignoring us and our plea for a return to the New Testament teaching and practice in the work and worship of the church, but it would seem from the article by Fuqua et al, that they have decided that ignoring us is not as effective as they anticipated, and have finally decided to try to do something about it. As for this, let them choose their weapons, of defense, we mean to take care of them with the "sword of the Spirit" in a manner that is compatible with the spirit of Christ.

As I reflect over the progress made by our humble efforts, in restoring the Ancient Order of things, during the past few years, I am made to rejoice and "thank God and take courage". The Old Paths Advocate has weathered the storm of Depression, making a steady and encouraging increase in its subscribers and supporters each year of its existence, for which we thank the Lord, unto whom all praise belong. During the last two years, we have seen at least a dozen splendid. self-sacrificing young men, with a burning zeal, enter the evangelistic field, taking up the old slogan, "Where the Bible speaks, we speak; where the bible is silent, We are silent". This out-pouring of Gospel Truth ("power of God") is having its influence for good, and we praise the Lord. who hath put it into our hearts to "earnestly contend for the faith , once delivered to the saints", and especially for these splendid young men, who are the defenders and supporters of tomorrow. May they never allow any old (false) prophet to cause them to "rest under the tree", nor to turn aside from, this worthy and vital task before them, is my humble prayer. I have implicit confidence in some of them, at least, whom I believe would be willing to suffer, even martyrdom, for this cause, if need be. Therefore, we shall not be turned back nor aside, by such stigmas as "hobby-riders", "fanatic", "cranks" et al. We have dedicated our lives to the noble work of steming the tide of disgression in the Church of the Living God, that true faith and righteousness may not entirely perish from the earth, and we appeal to all honest hearted men and women to step out into the light, letting your voices be heard in defense of the cause we have espoused. "If God be for us, who can be against us ?" May the Lord help us to have the boldness to "stand upon the walls of Zion, and cry aloud and spare not", "shun not to declare the whole council of God", "contend earnestly for the faith", "keep the ordinances as delivered".