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 superstition, as Mohammedanism may be emphatically termed, when contrasted with Christianity: from the impulse of humanity, as well as conscience, he ardently wishes the recovery of these strong holds of Satan to their rightful master, by their conversion from darkness to light, and from a religion of mere carnal expedients and policy, to a knowledge of the true God and Saviour Jesus Christ. The period in which we live affords much to animate zeal, and encourage renewed exertions in the cause. The partial instances of conversion sufficiently indicate that our labours, on an enlarged scale, and under suitable openings of Providence, will not be ineffectual; but the great ground of hope is derived from general and particular prophecy. "Blessed is he that believeth, for there shall be an accomplishment of the things which are spoken."

If any weight may be attached to the opinions of the ablest expositors of Scripture, the