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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, 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 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 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 thanks Carlile for his letter. Glover apologises for having let Carlile in for such a deluge of letters, but perhaps it suggests that the article was timely, if not overdue. For it has been taken for granted that Christ is so easy to interpret, so apt to emphasise the obvious. Asks whether Carlile ever wrote or preached on 'The Easy Christ and the Difficult Christ'? Glover wants to ask F.C. Byan for an article on the lines of the sermon he preached on 16th December on the subject of 'balance' in the teaching of Christ, the antitheses and clear vision of both aspects of what He teaches. Going back to the Pacifist article, Glover is pleased to find it approved by Rushbrook and Orwin Smith, who does not automatically approve of Glover. He has been shocked by the outburst elsewhere. Lagton Richards fell far short of what Glover expected from him; he would like to hear Ernest Brown speak on the matter. The fact is that Glover grows increasingly weary of the carking of the Baptist Union Council members and their new but not necessarily Christian orthodoxies. Now he must go and listen to L.H. Marshall. They are not any closer to getting a minister. The majority want Rendall for a second time; some want Schofield of Rugby; some, including Glover, would like a man with more experience.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover thanks Carlile for his letter and article on R.G. He is glad of what Carlile says about R.G.'s influence. He is sorry that he could not come to Carlile, but Carlile will understand why. Glover's sister is improving, though she is still very weak and has two nurses.

Manuscript letter, in which Glover writes that today is the date: exactly fifty years ago, he went to the Senate House at nine o'clock to hear his 'list' read. He obtained his 'one one' with three other men in the same division. He is now the sole survivor. He sees that Carlile has printed one of his things. Cowell has sent a packet of copies. Glover encloses another effort, not necessarily for the 'Baptist Times', but if Mrs Carlile reads it, then she should know that Glover prides himself on being a metrist bred on Horace. He has been busier than the verses suggest, writing a new book of essays, rather like 'Greek Byways' (1932). The 'Times', the B.B.C. and the Classical Association all approve. Glover has also given the twelve articles on "The Disciple in the Early Church" to S.C. Roberts of Cambridge University Press to be made into a little book. He thought that they would refuse it, but they will take it. Glover will not say in the preface that they came out in the 'Baptist Times'. It is suggested that Glover takes it 'easy' for a bit now. But Cambridge doesn't make 'easies' easy and he cannot walk any great distance yet. Janet comes at the end of the month - a nice person, but not Classical and Glove rfeels that he would like a Classical friend to look over these essays. He gathers that she is racing around Britain in favour of the Ministry of Labour. Sends his love to Mrs Carlile. Now to catch the eight o'clock post, followed by breakfast!

Manuscript letter, in which Glover thanks Carlile for his letter and for the notice of the book. He has read the article by the editor of 'Tablet' in today's edition of 'The Times', which shows Roman Catholic contempt for small Protestant groups and what is in store, no doubt, for Baptists under Mussolini. On the subject of the 'Red Indian Bible', this was the work of the much despised Independents and Puritans in New England. Glover thinks it may be the first translation of the Bible by Englishmen into a heathen language. He is busy working on two tracts of Tertullian for a Loeb Library volume. Anybody who thinks he knows Latin is welcome to translate De Spectaculis, Chapter 3 on his behalf. Tertullian's writing is powerful and packs a punch; when the volume is finally finished, he will send it to the 'Baptist Times'.

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, 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.