India Christiana. A discourse, delivered unto the Commissioners, for the Propagation of the Gospel…

Whether the Time appointed by GOD for such an Effusion of the Holy Spirit may quickly come on, & the Kingdom of GOD be suddenly to appear? For my part, I do not Know. But that it is not very far off, I do Believe. Whether You, who are such Devout Worshippers of GOD, and who with so much of Charity and Self-denial, industriously prosecute the work of the Gospel, may Enjoy (what I wish for you) the First Fruits of this Effusion; I confess, 'tis what I know not. But that GOD may favour you with Plentiful Successes, This is what I constantly & fervently Pray for, and what upon some good Grounds I hope for.

But its time to have done. My design was to Write a Letter & not a Volume; 'Tis enough to Point at these things, without Amplifications upon them. Reverend Sir, You plainly see, What we are; Joined in our Minds, tho' parted by the Waters; One Soul, tho' not One Soil, Uniting of us. What remains is, that by Mutual Prayers to our most Merciful GOD and Father, we be helpful to one another.

But its time to have done. My desgin was to Write a Letter & not a Volumn; 'Tis enough to Point at these things, without Amplifications upon them. Reverend Sir, You plainly see, What we are; Joyned in our Minds, tho' parted by the Waters; One Soul, tho' not One Soyl, Uniting of us. What remains is, that by Mutual Prayers to our most Merciful GOD and Father, we be helpful to one another.

Live and Prosper; Always what you are, and what you would be; always Living to your SAVIOUR; and not only very dear unto me, but also unto the whole Christian World, yea, unto the Angels of GOD, unto whom you are a Spectacle. I am,

Live and Prosper; Always what you are, and what you would be; always Living to your SAVIOUR; and not only very dear unto me, but also unto the whole Christian World, yea, unto the Angels of GOD, unto hom you are a Spectacle. I am,