God should give all the world to be of the same opinion, it would be so. To which I replied, That it was true; and that in England we worshipped God as Adam and Noah did; and that now the word was sent to him. “Jan. 26th. On Friday, I left the budgerow, and came through a most fertile country to Dinapore. I observed some of the customs of the natives which explained passages of Scripture. In the evening, the conversation of dear Martyn seemed to drive away all pain; but weakness soon made me wish for rest. Yesterday, I preached here to an attentive people, from Matt. vii. 21-23. Some of the officers scoffed. Oh! what cause for thankfulness in the sweet communion I am favoured with in Martyn, and in the kindness I meet with on all hands! O for a heart to praise the Lord for his goodness! O for power to do His will, to love His work; and for a spirit of compassion for perishing souls! “Jan. 29th. Just leaving Dinapore to proceed to Chunar, in tolerable health and spirits. I have found but little of spiritual comfort; though much pleasure in communion with dear Martyn. My purposes of labouring amongst the heathen are much revived, encouraged and strengthened, by the conversation of this dear friend: we agreed to exchange letters every other Monday. I found the vanity of worldly pursuits in the society I went into; and perceive afresh that God is alone the fit and satisfying portion of the soul. O may I live under this impression, and may my life and conduct testify that it is a divine impression! “Feb. 15th. On approaching Chunar, the appearance of the fort struck me as beautiful; but, from the reports of its unhealthiness, I was ready to consider it as my grave, and approached it with a heavy heart. I have found some earnestness and liberty in praying for a blessing on my entrance in amongst them. I trust the Lord will be entreated.” [14] On Sunday, Sept. 21. [15] One of the London Society’s Missionaries. [16] The Hindoo temple of the idol Bullub, which the Brahmins had deserted. Mr. Brown had repaired, and fitted it up as a family chapel and study. The pagoda was, also, sometimes appropriated to the accommodation of Mr. Brown’s particular friends.--MEMORIAL SKETCHES OF REV. D. BROWN, p. 137. [17] Baptist Missionary. [18] During the four years that Mr. Corrie resided in the neighbourhood of London, little or no attention was paid to his education. [19] Baptist Missionary. [20] One of the London Society’s Missionaries. [21] A small covered boat. [22] One of the principal Hindoo female deities. [23] The Rev. Marmaduke Thompson, late Chaplain at Madras. [24] Holy books.