Page:Memorials of Capt. Hedley Vicars, Ninety-seventh Regiment by Marsh, Catherine, 1818-1912.djvu/48

42 ing the Scriptures in their own language to the Micmac Indians — the aborigines of this country. Of these Societies he was a member, and his memory is now warmly cherished by those with whom he was a fellow laborer in these causes. But he rests from his labours, his emancipated spirit is with its God. Oh, that we may have grace to follow in his steps. I enclose one or two of his letters to me; may I ask their return? They are now doubly precious in my sight. My prayers are offered up at the throne of grace for the bereaved mother and afflicted relatives of my friend.