Making slow progress through moral suasion, they seek a shorter path to the accomplishment of their purposes through political power.

And why not?
Christianity has become popular, and her professed adherents are numerous.

Why not avail themselves of the power of the ballot to secure their ends?
Rev.J.S.
Smart (Methodist), in a published sermon on the "Political Duties of Christian Men and Ministers," expresses a largely-prevailing sentiment on this question, when he says:-- "I claim that we have, and ought to have, just as much concern in the government of this couniry as any other men....

We are the mass of the people.

Virtue in this country is not weak; her ranks are strong in numbers, and invincible from the righteousness of her cause--invincible if united.