‘O if there is such an expression in the word of God, it must be true; and we will prove it by logic.’ “I think I expressed a wish for the tables you mentioned, of Arabic &c. with a copy of the Persian of Matthew when ready. Mr. Myers[52] would send them and they would be highly useful. I am happy to say the complaint I was ill of has quite left me, and I trust it is good for me that I was in trouble. It is good in any way to have the heart separated from this ensnaring world; to be led to have all its fresh springs in God. Would it were more thus with me! I groan being burdened with an earthly, sensual, devilish nature. I wish I could hear oftener of you and your’s. I am in hopes those communications that respect our project may pass through my hands to Martyn; it would cause only one day’s delay. The subject of the conversion of the natives is much more discussed among us. I know two converts to the subject from reading Buchanan’s Memoir which I lent them. “My Christian School goes on well. “Beside the Christian children, I have six Christian men, and some families.” The anniversary of Mr. Corrie’s ordination is thus noticed by him:-- “Saturday, June 10th. This day in 1802, I was ordained a Deacon at Buckden, and on the 12th of June 1804, a Priest, at the same place. To-morrow may suit my purposed season of examination; and I pray God to enable me to this needful work. First, to look over my present spiritual state. Secondly, To examine my views in the ministry. Thirdly, To pray for my Native School. O Lord! vouchsafe a spirit of grace and supplication for Christ’s sake!