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Manuscript letter, in which Glover thanks Carlile for his letter and for the copy of a review in the 'Baptist Times'. He is glad to learn that several men in Cambridge beyond his intimate circle of friends, have found 'Greek Byways' (1932) readable - Carlile's evidence confirms this further, so Glover draws courage. He asks to be remembered to Mrs Carlile.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover confirms that he has read through Carlile's typescript book and now offers, with some difficulty, criticism of it as requested. The latter section is better than the second section, since its purpose is much clearer. He found it difficult to link the paragraphs of the earlier sections, though this may be his own fault, since he has had to contend with many distractions; Carlile should disregard what he says. The overture makes the point vividly, but the following two sections lack fusion. He suggests a re-arrangement of parts. As to the detail, Glover hesitates about the use of the Fourth Gospel. The hymn chapter wavers a bit towards the end. Other comments aside, he has from Bristol further news concerning Buchmanism and has heard that it is splitting the old Union. He had a long talk with Bishop John Taylor Smith (1860-1938) about it yesterday. They carried their objection to the fresh opening of pubs, but how he hates being in a court among publicans and their solicitors on market day, when the crowds come in. Glover confesses to being a snob and a don and a recluse.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover notes that Carlile has had several articles about Frank Buchman (1878-1961) and Buchmanism. Glover has known Buchman since 1914 or 1915, and has been friendly with him, though they are by no means close. Glover lived as a guest with a group of his followers at Yale, from November 1928 to January 1929. It was after Glover's operation and they treated him kindly. But for reasons he will explain, many features of Buchmanism won't do. Its advantages are that it is a good way of getting conversions and establishing affection inside the group. Its disadvantages are that the method of open confession is foolish and not particularly desirable.

Published 1932.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover requests that Carlile read the anonymous letter he has written for the 'Baptist Times', concerning an incident in which two Council members talked to a Moderator. Glover hopes that it will be printed as a friendly challenge. It may stimulate some thinking among Council talkers. Glover is going to give three addresses in Bristol in the first week of January on "Reading the Gospels Again" and to broadcast a sermon in Cardiff. He has made an engagement with some class or college to speak nearly every Sunday of next term; this is not for the public. Presently, he is 'tiffling about' doing nothing with no special result. He wishes that ministers would not give "Manchester Guardian progress" at length to their congregations. Glover ends by commenting that his letter has grown as long and as rambling as some of Cicero's, but that Atticus took length and rambling as a sign of friendship.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover writes that he is glad that Carlile is back and that he enjoyed himself. The people of Cambridge never turn out in full to mark that Glover is home again, but he is liked by some neighbours, which is pleasant enough.

Manuscript letter, sent from Banff, Alberta. Glover has just come up from the Pacific, from Victoria. British Columbia beats any British land Glover has seen; he says this after ten days of it, eight in Vancouver. Mrs Calvin Jr. had an operation between three and four weeks ago and is making a splendid recovery. Includes a postcard depicting the Great Divide in the Canadian Rockies.

Manuscript letter, sent from Montclair, New Jersey, in which Glover writes that he encloses two illuminative documents which need no commentary. He hears that Carlile has mobilsed Ball in order to find out where he is. He will leave in three weeks for Canada. He shall not halt Baptist Union Council business for some time. Aubrey's brother, Professor of Divinity at Chicago University, was here recently. Edwin Aubrey was in Cambridge, among 200 American army students in 1919.

Takes issue with misrepresentations of ancient thought in Winfred Ernest Garrison's review of Macchioro's 'From Orpheus to Paul'.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover writes that he had Carlile's wire at the City Temple, but was sick of the morning sessions by lunchtime and, upon taking a break in the vestry, was bound to worry about the evening sermon. After which, he returned to Cambridge by the late train. He meant to drop a line of apology, but he forgot. Having over slept after lunch, he was late for the committee meeting, in which they nominated Townsend for Vice-President . Glover wrote up the false Pilgrim's Progress on Monday; not such a bad book, but long and windy and not Bunyan. The 'Baptist Times' will be unique in having anything of it. He has asked Cambridge University Press for a book on missions in early California, but it will take some time to arrive. Glover notes that the 'Baptist Times' asks special prayers for Canadian Baptists in view of a pending visitation and agrees.