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a partial representation in each others' councils, as well as
by the possession of a like doctrine, discipline and worship,
show to the world that we are still one Church. This, I am
pursuaded, would be the surest means of promoting unity and
brotherly love between us. But whatever may be the action
of our General Council, we have reason to be thankful, breth-
ren, that, possessed, as we are, of an Apostolic Ministry,
valid Sacraments, and a primitive Creed, we have within out-
seves every element necessary to constitute a true Church,
to perpetuate its powers, and to entitle it to the affection
and veneration of our people.

Commending you to the blessings of Him "without Whom no-
thing is strong, nothing holy," I remain, dear Brethren,

Your loving Bishop in Christ,
W. M. Green.

Columbus, July 19, 1865