THE BISHOP OF ZANZIBAR.
[To nog Roma or raw “SrEcrrroa,1
SIR,—I write in the interests of comprehension. Is it not devoutly to be hoped that a too definite answer will not be given ecclesiastically to these present questions P The legal side is not taken as binding in doctrine, and at present we have in the Church of England those who believe in the vital necessity of confirmation and those who do not. May we keep them both till we can see eye to eye! May we continue to number with us men of a more wonderful diversity in shades of doctrine (all of which may he parts of the truth) than even in colours of skin! A Church which includes both the Bishop of Zanzibar and the editor of the Spectator is more tolerant and inclusive than one which condemns either.—I am, Sir, de., ALFRED HAIGH, jun. Longsdon, Stoke-on-Trent.
[We abound in our correspondent's sense. We desire that the Church should comprehend the Bishop of Zanzibar, and indeed all who are willing to be comprehended. We only desire to ascertain what the law is in the matter of the open Communion, and not to use it as a weapon to expel anyone from the Church.—En. Spectator.]
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