“I preached on Sunday [Sept. 28,] evening, at the Mission Church, from 2 Thess. i. 7-10: my mind was somewhat impressed with the importance of my office, both before and during the service. I trust the furtherance of God’s glory, and the good of souls, was, and is, my prevailing desire. Went up to Serampore yesterday, and in the evening was present at the marriage of Mr. Desgranges.[15] Mr. Brown entered into their concerns with much interest. The pagoda[16] was fixed on, and lighted up for the celebration of the wedding; at eight o’clock the parties came from the Mission house, [at Serampore] attended by most of the family. Mr. Brown commenced with the hymn, ‘Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly dove!’ A divine influence seemed to attend us, and most delightful were my sensations. The circumstance of so many being engaged in spreading the glad tidings of salvation,--the temple of an idol converted to the purpose of Christian worship, and the Divine presence felt among us,--filled me with joy unspeakable. After the marriage service of the Church of England, Mr. Brown gave out ‘the Wedding hymn;’ and after signing certificates of the marriage, we adjourned to the house, where Mr. Brown had provided supper. Two hymns given out by Mr. Marshman[17] were felt very powerfully. He is a most lively, sanguine missionary; his conversation made my heart burn within me, and I find desires of spreading the Gospel growing stronger daily, and my zeal in the cause more ardent. But O ‘my leanness’ in comparison of these ‘burning and shining lights’ around me. Yet, in the strength of Jehovah will I go forward, and will tread in their steps, and pursue them at a distance, though I may not hope to come near their attainments.