[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sin.—Three points seem to
be established by this corre- spondence : (1) The clergy in most places cannot accomplish properly the pastoral visitation of the whole parish. (2) If they endeavour to do so that some percentage of churchgoers must be neglected. (3) That in 80 per cent. of visiting there is no result in the way of church attendance or support. What, then, is to be done ? Are we to follow the guidance of Christ and shake the dust from off our feet against some and see to others ? As to Mr. Sable, he has inquired as to clerical atti- tude regarding visitation. I make no complaint, but if the situation be as above, may I ask him what is his position ? Does he reckon himself a Christian and that Discipleship means Apostleship ? Is he as a layman prepared to help ?-
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