Thus devoted to the glory of God and the salvation of the heathen, he reached Gosport. To show his feelings and sentiments at that important crisis, I shall quote his own words, from the first letter I ever received from him, dated Gosport, June 9, 1804: "Dear ----, I expect that my brother would inform you of my safe arrival at Gosport, on the evening of the day I left you. Through the good hand of God upon me, in answer to the prayers of my relatives and Christian friends, I am yet in comfortable circumstances, and enjoy something of the presence of God, and of the hope of glory." "My dear brother, I hope the conversation we had when we travelled together to Leatherhead, will not soon be forgotten by you or me. Let the sentiment dwell upon our hearts, that it is the great business of our lives, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. Whether or not you and I have the happiness to labour together, as it respects place, we shall, I trust, have the happiness of pursuing the same end, seeking to promote the glory of God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in the salvation of men. O that this may be in truth our constant pursuit; so shall we have the happiness of God's approbation through life--at the hour of death--in the day of judgment--and be perfectly happy in his immediate presence through eternity." And again, July 31st, he thus writes: "My situation at Gosport is agreeable, and the persons with whom I am connected are kind to me. The Lord, who gives me favour in their eyes, continues me in health. My mind is comfortable, and resigned to the Lord's pleasure concerning me. I, as formerly, have to 'fight with sins, and doubts, and fears.' Such, I expect, will be my experience while I continue in this world." "My future destination is altogether unknown to me. It is in agitation to send a Mission to China. Mr. Bogue seems quite fond of it. I have had some thoughts about going into the interior of Africa, to Tombuctoo. I give up my concerns to the Lord. I hope he will open a door of useful missionary labour, in some part of the world, and give me souls for my hire."