Why struggle with the hard core Church of Christ? Is it worth it?  My horizon is brighter than the Church of Christ sect. —Buff Scott, Cherokee, Ia. 

(I was once hard core myself and I changed. Many others among us have changed or are changing into more intelligent and responsible believers. I do it because I love them. I won't leave and they can't run me off. We're stuck with each other. Besides, we serve the Lord by working somewhere, and where is better than where one is? I'm also stubborn. —Ed.) 

Keep up the great work you are doing! Each issue gives us courage and encouragement! —Abilene 

May the Lord bless and help all your readers. Perhaps more will have the freedom of fellowship that we share with many churches in Victoria. —Mrs. Tom Snyder, Victoria, Tx. 

Thank God for the good brother who started my first subscription. May God bless you in your efforts. —Norfolk, Va. 

(Many of our renewals come from those who learned of the paper through some other reader's thoughtfulness. We'll seek to do our part by issuing a stimulating journal. You can help by introducing out efforts to five others for only 7.50. Send us their names and addresses, with zip code (if you know it), and we'll send them the paper for a year. —Ed. 

We have really been blessed with our move here. This congregation is growing spiritually and we have some really good open Bible classes for those connected with the university. There is more freedom for discussion and opportunity to express divergent views and such really terrific Christians. —Sherman and Dianne Shewmaker, 833 Park Sq. Dr., Bloomington, In. 

When the current issue of Restoration Review came, I read it at one sitting, laid it aside and quoted Portia's statement to her lady in waiting as they approached at night her Belmont Castle:

"How far that little candle throws his beams!
      So shines a good deed in a naughty world." (Merchant of Venice) 

Though your journal and Mission and some of my dear brethren give me hope, I had wanted to see more change in 11 our movement" before my approaching my threescore and ten. The Lord bless your efforts and the efforts of all who promote His will for His sake. —James W. Culp, Texas Tech U., Lubbock 

This is the first number of Vol. 19. We hope you like the increase in the number of pages and the additional material. The paper is even improved, whiter and better. And we are all resolved (especially the printer!) to get the paper to you a little sooner each month, which is a task for a comparatively small print shop. If you are with us in our efforts, we urge you to pass along the good word. Many, many more would be reading these pages if they only knew about us. A sample copy often does it. We will send the paper to any five names you send us for only ‑7.50 for the year, or single sample copies at 25 cents each to as many names as you list. Single subs are 3.00 per year or 5.00 for two years. Restoration Review, 1201 Windsor Dr., Denton, Texas 76201.