Nothing definite was concluded on when the old preacher who invited me arose and said: "There is a stranger present who, perhaps, might wish to speak." The chairman observed that he was not aware of the presence of a stranger, but if such was the case he was at liberty, as were all persons in these meetings, to make remarks. I arose, and observed that I was a stranger from the United States; but not a stranger to the great principles under investigation in this meeting. I was prepared to speak on the subject at some length; but should not do so then, as the time had been well occupied and the people edified. My credentials were then presented to the meeting through the chairman, and a special appointment given out for me at evening. However they might differ as to the means of restoration of the Christian Church, certain it is that they appeared at the close to unite, with one voice, in acknowledgment of their destitution. "O Lord," said the chairman, in his closing prayer, "we have neither apostles, visions, angels, revelations, gifts, tongues, ordinances, nor a Christian ministry; we acknowledge that we are destitute of everything like the pattern of the true Church, as laid down in thy holy Word, and we pray thee to send whom thou wilt." At this all seemed to say Amen, while tears and sobs attested their sincerity. CHAPTER XVIII. ------------------------ Crowded Meeting:--Discourse:--Baptize the People and Organize a Church:--Spread of the Work:--First Visit to the Country:--Opposition:--Remarkable Success:--Return to Kirtland:--Return with my Wife to Toronto:--Meetings at Mr. Lamphere's:--A Woman Healed and Evil Spirits Rebuked:--Mr. Lamareux:--A Meeting:--A Challenge:--Discussion Held in the Open Air:--Great Crowd:--Opening Propositions by Elder O. Hyde:--Result of the Discussion. In the evening Mr. Patrick's large rooms were crowded to excess with anxious listeners. I then addressed them on the subject they had been investigating. The following is an outline of the discourse, which occupied from two to three hours: "Friends, I am aware that the subject now under consideration is one of the most vital importance to the Christian world, and, though it may seem to be new to most persons, it is familiar to me. I have traced it in all its bearings, weighed it in every possible light, and am prepared to impart to others that which, I trust, will satisfy and enlighten the inquiring mind. "It appears from our text, as well as from the general tenor of the New Testament, that certain definite principles existed, which, acted upon and enjoyed, constituted the Christian Church, or body of Christ, viz: "First. An inspired priesthood or apostleship, authorized to administer salvation in the name of Jesus. "Second. Faith in their words and testimony on the part of those who heard them. "Third. Reformation of life.