“I have written this at different intervals, which may apologize for its blots and inaccuracies: but why should I make apologies to you? With what inexpressible tenderness does the remembrance of the sweet counsel I have taken with you, return at times! I can now, in my mind’s eye, view the roads we walked together, the houses we visited, the companies we frequented;--the hymns we sang together, the petitions we joined in at the throne of grace, are many of them fresh in mind; and, when I am in tolerably good spirits, they delight me exceedingly. “But, my general experience is of a more painful nature: doubts and temptations press hard upon me. The enervating effects of the climate make all my graces wither; and I go on rather in the spirit of sullen obstinacy than under the influence of the constraining love of Jesus. “I hope you have written to me. Think of a solitary being, on the top of a hill ninety feet above the level of the water, without a creature near to speak a word of comfort, or to suggest a word of advice; and you will not think an hour thrown away that may support and animate his soul in the pursuit of ‘a kingdom that cannot be moved.’” The anniversary of the day on which Mr. Corrie arrived in Calcutta, is marked by the following entry made in his journal, “September 20th, 1807. On this day of the month last year, I arrived in Calcutta from England. I have determined, through grace, to keep new-year’s-day, my birth-day, days of ordination, and of my arrival in India, as days of examination into my state and views. On reviewing the memoranda connected with this day, I find great cause for thankfulness and praise. What I proposed, in the first place, in coming to India, was the propagation of Christianity amongst the heathen. I had little idea of the difficulties attending this work; yet, blessed be God! I have not lost sight of it. Four schools will, I trust, prepare many for reading the word of life, when it is ready for distribution. The native Christian has profited greatly by the New Testament: he appears truly pious; and his desire to instruct others, whilst, I hope, it proves his own sincerity, will, no doubt, be beneficial to many. My prayers, also, have been answered as it regards this place. One is departed in peace: one or two others are, I hope, impressed; most are attentive; and favour is shewed me by all. I have experienced much mercy in restoration to health; and especially in the restoring to me the joy of God’s salvation; and the Lord continues to ‘defend me with His favour as with a shield.’ I feel in danger from the love of the world; yet, I hope, I shall be able to overcome it. I have often dedicated my all to God; and I do again