A Plea for Joseph. This is a 10-page pamphlet, by Mr. S. Caddick, 97 Clifton Street, Hurst Hill, near Bilston, Staffs., who is a Strict Baptist. Mr. Caddick deals with the question of some believers being separated from their Christian brethren, after the manner of Joseph, who was “an outstanding example of one who was separated from his own brethren, not because of his own choice or sin.” The main subject matter of the pamphlet in the above connection, sets forth the fact that there are Strict Baptists who are almost in everything one with the Gospel Standard Strict Baptists, yet differ from them on the basis of doctrinal assertions in the Articles of Faith of the Gospel Standard Churches. The differences are not widespread, but apparently limited to Article 26, in particular, which concludes, “We reject the doctrine that men in a state of nature should be exhorted to believe in or turn to God.” Mr. Caddick avers that this assertion is not in accordance with the Scriptures, but at variance with portions which he quotes, such as Acts iii. 19: “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.” He quotes even J. C. Philpot and J. K. Popham in support of his argument, which argument appears to be in line with the views held by the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland on the point in question.—Copies are obtainable from the author, price 6d. each, 7d. post free.