Memoirs of the Right Rev. Daniel Corrie, LL.D., first Bishop of MadrasCorrie, Daniel
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Memoirs of the Right Rev. Daniel Corrie, LL.D., first Bishop of Madras
Corrie, Daniel
Church of England -- Bishops -- Biography; Church of England -- Missions -- India; Corrie, Daniel, 1777-1837
“This morning we left Chunar, and are now on our way to
Cawnpore. I have recovered greatly of late, but now my
sister is fallen unwell, and thus we are kept dependant,
and trust we find it best to be so. On Saturday morning,
Mr. E. arrived, but did not let me know. I however heard
about mid-day, and straightway sent an invitation to our
house. In the evening he came, and next morning Mrs. E.
and the infant; and we have left them this morning in our
former habitation. I preached a farewell sermon yesterday
morning, from Romans x. 1., first: pointing out the meaning
of salvation as including deliverance from danger:--the
danger arising from sin, the necessity of salvation from
sin if we would avoid its consequences, as well as to
make us meet for the inheritance &c. and second: Why I
wished them to be saved, viz., from the consideration of
the misery of Hell, the joys of Heaven and the pleasures
of religion here. There was great attention. I said a
good deal too, in the conclusion, on the strain of my
preaching among them,--that I was aware many did not like
it,--but pointed out the necessity of delivering my own
soul, as well as my desire not so much for their favour
and approbation, considered in itself, but as connected
with salvation. Here I intended my successor should hear
something of my opinion of our works. In the evening,
my little flock were full of expressions of kindness,
and I think it was a season that will be remembered. The
Hindoostanees came in a body, and made loud expressions
of regret at my departure, many of them weeping aloud. In
the evening too I baptized three Caffres, the servants
of a gentleman, and who had for some time been under
instruction. Many were present, and we begun the service by
singing some verses from _Veni Creator_. Two of them gave
pertinent answers to some questions on Christianity; and
on their repeating the creed in Hindoostanee most present
were melted to tears. Mr. G. has, it seems, professed to
the General that he will never go to Benares, unless he is
ordered, and the general has declared he will never order
him. The Church however is going on under Mr. Robinson,
and much interest is excited about it. The military have
desired him to make the building a handsome one, and they
will add to the subscription. Thus in spite of Satan and
those he leads captive, the work of the Lord prospers and
will prosper. I have had packets of letters on leaving, and
am astonished at the kind acceptance my little more than
abstaining from evil has met with. It seems to be a wonder
among them, that I performed my official duty when called
upon; and especially that I should express my readiness
to serve them. Dear Mr. R. is greatly excited of late
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