If the writer of these lines ever felt directed and inspired to write a treatise on any subject, it is on the subject now before us, "The bible on the Tongues Doctrine." He has nothing but love for all persons and parties, whatever they may believe or teach about the subject of Tongues. He has no desire to abuse or accuse those who differ from him on the subject, but we must face and deal with the facts, whatever others think, say, or do.
Conscientious intelligence would teach us all that those who teach and emphasize the modern doctrine of Unknown Tongues and those who oppose it cannot both be right. One is right and the other is wrong. The Bible is the source of the facts and the true teachings. Then let us all be honest, open-hearted, and sincere enough to face the facts, and adjust our beliefs and opinions to agree with the facts as clearly taught in the Holy Scriptures. Let us now heed the ad-monition of Jesus, "Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life." The writer is willing to change all his opinions and teachings at any moment that the Scriptures and the Spirit may so instruct him, regardless of the reproach or cost in friends or reputation. We invite and challenge all those who may read these pages to be willing to so adjust their own opinions and doctrines as to fit the Bible, thus adjusting themselves to the whole will of God, that we all may agree, love, and trust each other. Unless we let the Bible settle the question, it will never be settled. Then let us turn to the Holy Scriptures, with honest and open hearts, willing for God to lead and to instruct us in the right way.
