And again to the Committee in Calcutta:-- “A man of learning should by all means be sent out to that school, both to release Mr. Adlington, and to occupy a post than which there is none more conspicuous in all the sphere of missionary labour; and, it ought, therefore, to be supplied accordingly.” It was whilst engaged in watching over the first beginnings of this Institution, that Mr. Corrie wrote to his brother, “July 29, 1818. “This country becomes daily more and more interesting to the christian. The paramount influence of our government now seems to hold out some degree of permanency to our rule; and, in consequence, the natives are less embarrassed with the fear of the return of former superiors; and the consequent persecution that would have followed any attention to our religion. Considerate men among them, therefore, begin to speak out their dissatisfaction with Idolatry; and to enquire what better we have to offer them. This disposition is most providentially met by the institutions which have risen amongst us of late: and the hand of God in disposing all things for the spread of His truth, seems evidently displayed. First, there is the Diocesan Committee, which confines itself to supplying those only who understand English, with bibles, prayer-books, and tracts. Next, the Church Missionary Society, which supplies the native christians with bibles, and prayer-books in the native languages: as well as its more direct objects. Then the School-Book Society, which supplies elementary books in all languages, for all description of persons; and then the glorious Bible Society, like the ‘lion which covereth,’ embracing all classes and climes, in the distribution of the words of life eternal. If to these be added, the labours of missionaries of different denominations, it will appear that the kingdom of God is near to India. Of missionaries, however, we have as yet, but a scanty supply. May the Lord of the harvest, thrust forth labourers into India.