The Christian Foundation is approaching the close of its first year, and
I think it proper now to return my heart-felt gratitude to those who
have given strength to it in its youth, when strength was and is most
needed. I do not claim that it is perfect or faultless, but I am glad to
know that its reputation has been and is all that I can ask, viewing it
in the light of my own limited intelligence. I have been and am
endeavoring to make this journal food for the intellect. I have the
consolation, whether it lives long or short, of knowing that I have
given it my best energies and attention. And I have refrained from
loading it with advertisements, simply for profits. I shall continue it
if permitted by Providence. And as the year is drawing to a close, I
wish to say to all its patrons, can you not remain with this journal at
least through another year, and by so doing assist me in placing one
matter of fact, biblical and scientific, as well as logical defense of
our religion, upon a solid basis. It will continue to know no party or
sect, and it will continue to defend the truth wherever found. "Truth
stands true to her God; man alone vacillates."