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Mr. Stewart.

May have terms but he lacks entirely of the divine idea in them, and charges us in England of defection from what has been held. One great point with him is union as connected with the body. Now ^[p. 215] it is pretty clear to me that the thought connected with the body is not union but derivation, as Eve was taken out of Adam then she becomes his bride, is united to him and shares his honours. Unity by the Spirit is the thought in the body. I do not believe that the figure of the human body in 1 Corinthians 12 goes beyond the saints down here baptised by one Spirit into one body. Christ is Head over all things and as such is Head to the body. This is taught both in Ephesians and Colossians, the character of His headship is given in Scripture — ‘the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church’. I cannot think that D.F. can long go down. The difficulty that we have to contend with is the opposition on the part of some to everything that they do not understand. It is a comfort to know that the Spirit and the Bride say come. There will be the voice till the coming of the Lord. I trust you may be comforted and encouraged in your service. I think that on the whole things are encouraging over here.

With love in the Lord,
Believe me,
Your affectionate brother,
F. E. Raven.