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[MS 90]

Almost all the inhabitants of this island and Aimeo have heard the glad tidings of Salvation, and we have reason to hope that our labours will, not altogether in vain, yet we have cause to lament hitherto that tho' the understandings of many have in a measure been enlightened, that the preaching of the word was not followed with any lasting or saving effect as far as it appears yet.
I should be glad to hear whether the preaching of the word in your Colony, doth in any greater degree, stop the torent, yea the deluge of sin and ungodliness!
    May the mighty and gracious Jehova if agreeable to his will hasten the time that New South Wales now  famous for wickedness, be made a famous monument of his free grace and pardoning mercy, and not like Sodom of the Divine displeasur, and just vengeance.

[MS 91]

I cannot reflect on the condition of the poor savage natives without pity and sorow at heart when looking on the European examples they have before them ~~
Of which we have lately but too true a Specimen in the residence of some of them here, the deplorable effects we have frequently to lament. Yet we trust that their stay here and all the late disagreeable events will in the end contribute to the furtherance of the gospel.
I would esteem as a favour and obligation if you could without trouble or inconvenience send me some collections of native words having been informed that persons in the colony are acquainted with a good part of their Language, among whom I heard Mr. Commings mentioned. I'll add no more but praying that the god of all grace may bless you and your family with the chief of his blessings, and make you shining lights among a crooked and pervers generation

Your Brother
John Davies

 

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