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153 faith which hopeth all things, believeth all things, loveth all things, they embrace readily, because it best accords with their warm, and overflowing sympathies, and unsuspecting kindly nature. They are easily moved to tears on religious subjects, such as the crucifiction of the Saviour; the joys of the world to come, &c.; these are themes upon which they are most easily brought into sympathy. In the midst of a sermon they seem literally enchanted, their eyes set upon the speaker, some with their mouths open, with all the simplicity of children. Occasionally exclaiming, "Thank God!" "Amen!" "Thanky Jesus!" others shout aloud, "Glory to God in the highest!" fall on the floor, and some, more self-possessed, shaking each others hands, saying "I am free both soul and body." The minister pauses until the flash of excitement abates, and when they resume their seats, he proceeds as before, commencing where he left off. To suppress the manifestation of their feelings, would be a means of destroying their happiness.

It is a great privelegeprivilege [sic] to stand forth and proclaim the gospel of salvation to hundreds around you rescued from Slavery, both soul and body, and invite them to enter into the glorious liberty of the sons of God, where they will see their blessed Saviour, and receive a happy congratulation "enter into the joys of thy Lord, prepared