Theological Differences

Dr. Stuart was rather fond of controversy. A favorite topic with him was the true nature of saving faith, on which subject he regarded Dr. Chalmers as in error. They met in the streets of Edinburg, and entered at once into a warm controversy; street after street, and square after square were passed, and at length the disputants parted: Dr. Chalmers taking Dr. Stuart by the hand and saying, "If you wish to see my views stated clearly and distinctly, read a tract called, ' Hinderances to Believers of the Gospel.'"

"Why," said Dr. Stuart, "that is the very tract I published myself." Dr. Chalmers used often to describe this scene as a proof that many may think they differ when they really agree.