Hitherto, my object has been, to expose the _animus_ of these attacks: though painful, it was necessary to do so, lest any one should conceive that Dr. Molesworth, and those who think with him, are men who may be easily satisfied; or that by giving up one point, however vital, we should silence opposition. Does _the spirit_ displayed in their attacks afford us any fair grounds for hoping this? Was not Lay-agency first attacked, as _the veto_ is now? Does not the reproach of “_Lay Society_” announce that the whole Society must be re-constituted, from the top-stone to the bottom? In short, these gentlemen _will be satisfied_ when we have given up every thing, and have nothing more left to give up. Bear in mind, that they have already established a Society (a Church Society they call theirs), for the same objects, upon their own model;—I do not say, in opposition to, but a year or more after the Pastoral-Aid Society. One would think, if Dr. Molesworth could do justice to the Society in any thing, it would be _as parent_ of _a child_ so hopeful, so highly-prized, and so justly-commended by himself, as the Society for the employment of Additional Curates &c. Standing in this relation to each other, it is painful to learn from Dr. Molesworth the probability of their becoming “_bitter rivals_” (p. 27). On the part of _the parent_, I am sure, no such _unnatural_ sentiment prevails; and I trust it would continue to be so, were the respective positions changed, and the daughter _flourished_ as much, or more, than the mother. Far more congenial to my feelings than the topics which have engaged us hitherto, will be the discussion upon certain definite principles, as was proposed, of the use of the _veto_. My first proposition was a question of fact scarcely requiring proof; yet indeed the whole argument depends upon it: for could it be proved that no evil men exist in the Church as ministers, then the Society’s rule would doubtless be unnecessary, offensive, and chargeable with party motives. But I assert, I. That unworthy men do intrude themselves into the sacred ministry of the Church.