"THH CHRIST OF THE CROSS.'

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 274, 12 November 1908, Page 2

"THH CHRIST OF THE CROSS.'

"- — m • THE AUTHOR BEFORE THE PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.

By Telegraph.—Press Association. Dunedin, Last Night. A lengthy discussion took place at the Presbyterian General Assembly today on "-The Christ of the Cross," Rev. Uibson Smith's book. Eventually It was decided that the Rev. Smith be given an opportunity of explaining his position.

The Rev. Smith said two courses were open to him—one to demand libel; the other to throw himself oa the sense of the justice of the Assembly. He had to make up his mind on the spur of the imoment, and he would decide to allow the position to be judged on its merits. He stated ins reasons for writing thej book, and defended what he had writ-' ten. He said, in a lengthy speech, vnit he could not use all the arguments that would naturally strengthen his position. After quoting authorities in support of his position he said were the motion proposed by Rev. Jolly carried, it would mean the end of his association with tlie Presbyterian Church. Hjft would be very sorry to take such a step because he loved his church. He was prepared to abide by his convictions. He would stand or fall by the book. The discussion was adjourned at 11.15 till next morning.