“May 14th. Yesterday morning, I went to Wheatley’s hospital. The Dhobee[42] only seems truly in earnest: he said that since he first heard the word, his heart had been much taken with it; that the more he hears it, the more he esteems it; and that he is happy in it. ‘Jesus Christ,’ he says, ‘is the creator and preserver of all things, who will take him to God’s presence; or if not, His will be done: yet he will serve Him; and has forsaken Satan’s works, and will return to them no more. Satan’s works are worshipping stones, poojah, &c. &c.’ Here one of the bystanders said, ‘Satan’s works are also lying, stealing, &c. &c.’ To-night Anselmo[43] is ill. On my speaking to him, he said, ‘Whether well or ill, I am always begging for pardon of sin from Jesus Christ: I am not deserving of it, but am worthy of hell; yet, as He died for sinners, God for His sake will hear me: this is my constant hope; but now, indeed, I need more grace and support.’--Praise God for these things. O for patience and perseverance in the Lord’s work! “SECROLE. July 25th. According to leave obtained, and notice given, I came down on Friday evening with the view to perform divine service yesterday. On Saturday morning, I waited on the general, who received me with the most chilling coolness. He told me that he had nothing to do with divine service, or the artillery-men; and that he should not interfere: he had heard nothing of divine service, except from my application. Mr. ----, who had been forward for my coming down, on hearing of my arrival flew quite off, and said, ‘they could do as well now as before, without divine service,’ he, however, came yesterday morning. A congregation of at least sixty assembled; and after service, Mr. A. thanked me, and said he hoped they should give me encouragement to come amongst them oftener. Afterwards, the Brigade Major came with a message from the general, (who did not come to church) saying, that I was ‘at liberty to come and go as I pleased, but the artillery-men and officers could not be permitted to attend so far from the lines, for fear of the natives seizing the guns whilst they were at a distance: if the court-house were used to assemble in, or a place of worship erected near the lines, he should have no objection; but all this was to be kept a secret.’ Well: blessed be God, who hath opened a door here for His word! Had there been no obstacles thrown in the way, it would have been unusual. Satan never yet freely and without a struggle, resigned his dominion. O Lord, I have no might or skill to resist this great enemy; neither know I what to do; but mine eyes are towards thee! In the morning service, I was sadly amazed by the presence of so many of the great ones of the