A magazine published in the name of the truth, that recklessly publishes all sides, is not the work of a skilled and kindly heart, but of one who but serves his own whims, having no concern for the interests of the truth or the welfare of the brethren. Those who expect The Christadelphian to copy such an example, will certainly be disappointed. We would rather let this be the last number, than embark on the heartless and useless enterprise of giving currency to anything and everything that might be written. We have no desire to increase our circulation or popularity by minstering to the personal gratifications of writers. By one rule only we will consent to stand-the maintenance of the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. In this enterprise we shall gladly welcome the co-operation of every noble heart. Cavillers may call this "popery," "infallibility," &c; but we are not to be ridiculed out of wisdom by the clap-trap cries of "good words and fair speeches." The truth has been recovered at much pains from the rubbish of ages; and it is too precious to be treated carelessly. It is very easy to bring down the heaps of rubbish again upon the good foundation. The heaps must be strongly banked up; to remove any of the boards is the act of a mad man. And it is very easy to pour reproach upon those who strenuously resist such attempts. Our appeal is to the judgment seat. If all friends forsake and every calamity ensue, we desire on that day to be able to say that we acted the part of a servant of the absent Master, striving in a day of clouds and darkness to hold up the light of life; and in a day of wolves, to shield the flock from the merciless destroyer; and in a day of evil, to comfort, and cheer and strengthen the friends of Christ in their pilgrimage and the waiting. That we succeed or fail is no business of ours; that we try is the least that will be demanded in that day when clap-trap cries of "both sides" will be as gall and wormwood in the mouth of terror-stricken indifference and faithlessness.
(By Robert Roberts)