26 JANUARY 1924, Page 11

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]

Sin,—With reference to the excellent article, " Church Before Party," in your issue of December 29th, I am reminded of what S. T. Coleridge truly said :—" They who indulge in it (Party) begin by loving their party better than their Church ; go on loving their Church better than their God ; and end by loving themselves best of all."—I am, Sir, &c.,

HAROLD BUCKE, Vicar of Mettingham.