We have lately received a long letter, furnishing a very striking proof of the bewildering effect of one-
sided theology. Our correspondent is evidently under the influence of what is styled the high school of
doctrine. Hence, he cannot see the rightness of calling upon the unconverted to "come", to "hear", to
"repent", or to "believe". It seems to him like telling a crab-tree to bear some apples in order that it
may become an appletree.
Now, we thoroughly believe that faith is the gift of God, and that it is not according to man's will or by
human power. And further, we believe that not a single soul would even come to Christ if not drawn,
yea, compelled by divine grace so to do; and therefore all who are saved have to thank the free and
sovereign grace of God for it; their song is and ever shall be, "Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but
unto Thy name give glory, for Thy mercy, and for Thy truth's sake".