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would give him a new heart, or change his nature to grace,and clothe him with His own Spirit, which I have nodoubt concerning, as the Lord is more ready to shewmercy than we are to accept it. I have faith to believeGod will convert this man, and my desire is, that I maynever forget his situation, till he is a changed, renewedcreature, to glorify King Jesus, who shall reign over theHeritage of the heathen, and Rule them with His Righte-ous Sceptre to endless Ages. I took my leave of this partof the Indians, called the Pagan party: and had the plea-sure of seeing them well satisfied with my labour of love,which I am thankful for; knowing my God will giveHis Blessing thereunto, as well as cause them to hearwith the utmost attention, all paying respect unto myministration, by their act of friendship, in smoking theirpipes till I had finished, which as it is their distinguish-able mark of approbation to testify their love, I can, in asmuch charity receive it, as any other custom or formamong the professing Christians; whereby they manifesttheir sincerity or gratitude: for I am fully convincedthat our God looks beyond all forms, customs, and appear-ances outwardly; and regardeth the motives which in-fluence man, whether they are good or bad; therefore theheathens, He will judge as such, and the Christians aftertheir profession; yet, know, O man! no act of mercy,love, or obedience to His Spirit, which is in every one ac-cording to their mental ability, shall go unnoticed by theFather of all Nations, whose prerogative alone it is toweigh all thoughts, words, or actions; seeing all hearts,and knowing all things from Eternity to Eternity. After I went to my lodgings, I set off three miles, toattend an appointment, which I had engaged for five thisevening; and I am thankful I can say, my Great Masterthat He was made a Mock King for our sakes, althoughHeaven was His Throne, and Earth His Footstool. Hissubmitting to have His Back scourged by Pilate, who madelong furrows thereon, affected me so much, that I could