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( 19 ) openly sinful manner, ignorant of God, and the enemies of Jesus Christ by thought and deed. But Divine Grace stopped them in their wicked course, and subdued their hearts to the love and obedience of him and his Gospel. You will only meet a company of poor fellow-sinners: who love to speak and sing the praises of redeeming love: and I am sure William, that is a song you will be willing to join them in.'

'Oh! yes; Sir, dat song just do for Poor William.'

By this time we had arrived at the cottage garden gate. Several well-known faces appeared in and near the house, and the smile of affection welcomed us as we entered. It was known that the Negro was to visit the little Society this evening, and satisfaction beamed in every countenance, as I took him by the hand and introduced him among them, saying, 'I have brought a brother from Africa to see you, my friends. Bid him welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

'Sir,' said a humble and pious labourer, whose heart and tongue always overflowed with Christian Kindness, We are at all times glad to see our dear minister, but especially so to day in such company as you have brought with you. We have heard how gracious the Lord has been to him. Give me your hand, good friend (turning to the Negro) God be with you here and every where; and blessed be his Holy Name for calling wicked sinners, as I hope he has done you and me, to love and serve him for his mercy's sake.'

Each one greeted him as he came into the house, and some addressed him in very kind and impressive language.

'Massa,' said he, me not know what to say to all these goot friends; me tink this look like little heaven upon earth.'

He then with tears in his eves, which almost before he spoke, brought respensive drops into those of all present, said, 'goot friends and brethern in Christ Jesus,