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[MS 77] 

Parramatta Oct 30th - 1802
New South Wales

Dr, Davies,
       Your very acceptable letter per favour Mr Shelley came to hand but is misslaid - and not to be found - on which account I cannot answer it as I could wish - but I have to say, that I am exceeding Happy of your Stay at Oteheite & it Gladens my heart to hear of the smallest hope of Usefulness in the Vineyard of the Lord -
      I hope by this date you are come 
to a determination to spend & be spent
 in the Great work before you - of all
employment. it is the most Honour
able - but you have to do the work
of an Evangelist and therefore
look up to God for strength, praises &
 temper such a station requires - 
as you are in the field of action
look out for trials - you have Opponants
 on all quarters - and after
the greatest trouble - you have yet ex
-perienced - expect a greater always
to Sanctify the last - & I think you will
not be deceived - live near to the Lord

 

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