time to spare) that you will just point out to me, _First_, What are the probable causes of this inconsistency, in those who have _truly_ sincerity of heart, and singleness of eye. _Secondly_, What is the most probable means of curing this distemper of the mind. And, _Thirdly_, How I may avoid falling into it myself, and keep my soul from being disquieted, when I find it in those whom I highly esteem.――――I hope God continues to preserve to us your precious health, and that your long journies may be a means of strengthening and establishing it.――I doubt not but the work of the Lord prospers in your hands, and that you will have much reason to rejoice in the fruit of your labours. How happy are you to be always thus employed, in such eminent service for your Master? You live almost the life of an unembodied spirit; and I live nearly the life of a _plant_. But thank God, it is absolutely certain, that this immortal spirit of mine, which is thus pressed in on every side, and weighed down with matter, will some time burst its bonds, and break the bars of its prison; and then, how it will soar! Nothing sure can equal the life, the joy, the _glorious liberty_, which a spirit must feel, when first delivered from its heavy clog! Farewel! May our dear Redeemer continually watch over you, and bless you in every thought, word, and action! _I am_, &c. **** * * * * * _September 17._ _Dear Sir_,