As he already told you in a previous communication he feels that your
Assembly should not deprive people of their voting rights unless the
matter is really very grave; this is a very heavy sanction, and can
embitter the heart if lightly imposed, and also make people think we
unduly resort to pressure of a strong nature. The friends must be nursed
and assisted, for they are still mostly immature spiritually, and their
"sins" are those of immaturity! Their hearts are loyal to the Cause, and
this is the most important thing.