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this time! when I am as in a wilderness, far from my na-tive land, and all who were once dear to me by the ties offriendship, and my honoured father’s house. The Lordassured me He would come along with me, to prepare myway, and prosper my goings: and I can say, thus far HisPromises are fulfilled to the joy of my heart. Yesterday I went to the Indian Castle alone, and walkedfrom one cottage to another, till I had a number of womento join in supplication with me, and feeling great sorrowof heart on their account, I besought the Benign Parentof us each, to open their blind eyes, that they might seeJesus, the Saviour of His people; and believe in Him,who is the Light of the world. I felt great refreshmentin my spirit thereby, and a hope that He who is mercifulwill meet those after their own way, and according toHis unbounded Love and Goodness, which is manifestedin and through His Son Jesus. They were very solemn,and sat as still as possible during the time of prayer,while the tears trickled down their cheeks. When I arosethey each lifted up their eyes to Heaven, and then lookingearnestly at me, lay their hands on their breasts or hearts,still melted in tenderness in my presence, and gave me tounderstand that they knew something of the God whom Iapproached, and felt what was said, though it was not intheir language, and they knew not mine. We parted inmuch affection, and I returned home to my friend Young’s,and was thankful that I could go and refresh my bodywith the comforts of life, having fasted from morning to night. I am no ways calculated to live as the Indian squaws;yet believe the Lord can enable me to endure great hard-ship if He sees meet to call me to work in that part ofHis vineyard, or soften my sorrows, and assuage my grief,by supplying me bountifully, as at this time by His extra-ordinary kindness, sending me help from a quarter that Imight the least expect. I conclude the day with holyaspirations to the Giver of all my Mercies, for His Spiritto whisper peace, and free salvation unto all this people,who appear in a forlorn condition.