Evil Among Brethren

As to the work, Dear Brother, our path is through conflict. If brethren do not walk consistently, and apart from the world, they will and ought to be chastened more that others; and the worst thing for those whose hearts are in the Lord's work, is to see the saints going on badly. I am thankful, in the main, for the news from Italy. I am not surprised at the gathering at-going to pieces, for the foundation was a poor one.... I see many bad elements at work: may the Lord keep us feeling that the Head can never fail.
June, 1876.