<​The enquiry is frequently made of me,​> “Wherein do you differ from others in your religious views?” In reality and essence we do not differ so far in our religious views but that we could all drink into one principle of love. One of the grand fundamental principles of Mormonism is to receive truth, let it come from whence it may. We believe in the great Eloheim, who sits enthroned in yonder heavens: so do the Presbyterians. If as a skilful Mechanic, in taking a welding heat, I use<​s​> borax, and alum &c, <​& succeeds in welding together iron or steel more perfectly than any other mechanic, is he not deserving of praise?​> and <​if by the principles of truth I​> succeeds in welding <​uniting​> you all <​denominations​> together <​into one family of <​in the bonds of love​>​> shall I not have attained a good object?

If I esteem mankind to be in error, shall I bear them [p. 2]