But we do not know that it is necessary.

Permit us to suggest an idea, which, though it is only conjecture, may show how enough can be accomplished to fulfill the prophecy without involving the classes mentioned.

This movement, as has been shown, must originate with the churches of our land, and be carried forward by them.

They wish to enforce certain practices among all the people; and it would be very natural that, in reference to those points respecting which they wish to influence the outside masses, they should see the necessity of first having absolute conformity among all the evangelical denominations.

They could not expect to influence non-religionists to any great degree on questions respecting which they were divided among themselves.