Dear Brother Thomas: —The interest of the Herald increases, the nearer we approach the coming of the Son of Man—and the more deeply we are involved in troubles which are overtaking the nations. It is a pity so little is done in the way of sustaining it; but people generally prefer a religion less tangible—one that will not interfere with the business of life. But the prevailing unbelief will not for a moment delay the mighty revolution which is so soon to introduce the ‘blessed era.’ Indeed, were the truths concerning the kingdom of God generally received, we should be inclined to suspect that the time were yet distant, for the Saviour appears to expect but little faith in the earth on his return.

During the past summer, the cholera, which has been so virulent in many places has been no stranger in Canada, having raged in nearly all the principle towns. In August last, our brother Walter Wilson, his wife and youngest child, were its victims; all dying within four days of each other. Both Mr. And Mrs. W. were firm believers in the Gospel of the kingdom of God, and longed earnestly for the happy time when the saints, raised to glory, honour and immortality, will rejoice in the realisation of all their bright hopes. Ascribing his knowledge of the things of the kingdom, in a great measure, to the light thrown upon the subject by your able elucidation of the writings of Moses and the prophets, he requested me particularly to intimate his gratitude to you for the benefits he had derived from your labours; and, although entering the dark valley of the shadow of death, he feared no evil, knowing that "when he who is our life shall appear, he also will appear with him in glory."

Three hundred of the inclosed on "The Kingdom of God," were circulated at the yearly meeting of "Disciples" last June. So far as I have come in contact with that body in Canada, they are much more set against any innovation upon Bethany theology than the same denomination in Britain. Your name is held by them in the utmost abhorrence; and is sufficient to condemn any thing that may be mentioned in connection with it.

Recent letters from Dundee, Scotland, inform me that some of them I know there continue to "wait for the consolation of Israel;" but I am afraid that others have drawn back.

Yours, in hope of immortality,

GEORGE L. SCOTT.

Paris, Canada West, December 25, 1854.

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