Publishers introduction: We present here the first article from the pen of Thomas Paxton which appeared in the "Western Predestinarian Baptist." We have removed a few commas, separated one long paragraph into two, modernized some spelling. Italics and all caps are as in the original, as is most punctuation. If our brethren enjoy this we will include more of this brother's writings. Though we do not endorse every remark Bro. Paxton made in this article, in the main we are pleased with his original thoughts on a subject which we would do well to study more.