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[MS 76b]

and that all the means, hither to made use of, proved as far as we can see at present, of no real good or lasting effect.
      Looking only at these things I have been ready to cry out surely we have laboured in vain and are likely to spend our strength for nought.
   Yet on the other hand, to remember that Jehovah Jesus reigneth, that he is at the helm and will steer the course of all the intricate wheels of providence at last sweetly to harmonize in the full accomplishment of every one of his faithful promises.
This I say, and this only, at times comforting my mind and filled me with serenity, and wish to pray "thy will be done" regarding more the present path of duty than present  appearances; yea to be confident sometimes notwithstanding unpromising prospects, and a variety of obstacles, that the time is not far, when the design of the all-wise disposer of events will be clearly seen, in making known to Europeans these long concealed points of the Earth and their solitary [wish] in [insisting] the mood of some of his own people to devise means to introduce the Gospel of peace to these desolate habitations out of cruelty. Oh! may she the [happy] period  speedily  [arrive]  [and undecipherable]  we, whether we see it or not be made truely faithful. I hope you will favour me with a  line the first opportunity, and I should be glad to hear of the present religious [appearances] at those places that enjoy the  [undecipherable] Grace and [undecipherable] of the  [indecipherable]  whether is it going on or not, how  [indecipherable] [Mathew Hughes]  with children and if there be any news from England.
I am in haste I must be short adding my respects to Mrs Hassall, and that I am your [well wisher] and affectionate brother.
John Davies

 

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