Africa, or prepare the way for the spread of the truths of the gospel in these tongues. I know that some will say, take some one language and go through with that, and do not attempt so many as six or seven, but my own business appears to be, rather to form elementary lessons, and attain to some important sentences of Scripture truth in several of the general languages, obtaining also a little knowledge of the general structure of the language as to inflexions, position, &c. and leave it to more learned persons to proceed further. This first step feels very important, as introductory to intelligible instruction, either in the native languages or in English,

“O, that the Lord may be pleased to direct me with regard to Liberia, and preserve me both from any unwarrantable exposure to danger from the elements, and from any mistake as to the claims of Christian duty, and preserve me also at the same time from drawing back, if it be right to go. In the mean time I must endeavour to go on with the duties of each day, so as to be ready to go or to stay, as shall be opened before me in the course of the next few weeks.

"O my God, if it should be Thy heavenly will that I should proceed for a season to a still greater distance from my native land, let me not turn away from it, but trust in Thee for opening a way where none as yet appears. Unworthy as I am to be a messenger of good tidings to the least of the flock, I would not yet forbear if Thou call me to it. Shouldst Thou be pleased to appoint other means by which it shall be accomplished, let it even be so, and let all my soul desire to acknowledge Thee, and to feel that through Thy heavenly mercy I am

drawing more into that state as life advances, which seeks only to acknowledge Thee in all things. I know that I am not a necessary agent in the Lord's work further than He is pleased to appoint, and whether that be here or elsewhere, all I have to seek to know is, whether He direct or no. The fear that dwells on my mind of omitting any required duty, and the remembrance of some feelings towards Liberia when in England, induce me to think it right to look further in my proposed visit to Free Town this week, as to what opening there may be for going to Liberia with the view of an early return. I think that even a few days there would satisfy me, could I only see and converse with some of the people who have been slaves, and entreat them to cherish the feeling of brotherhood towards the natives of the land. God is our Father, and we are brethren, and more especially near is the tie in every land among those who are made one in Christ.

nature.

"Free Town, 2nd mo. 10th. Let my heart acknowledge Thy mercy and goodness, O my God, in thus opening my way to proceed to a more distant colony, to which indeed attraction has been felt, but the view of which has been accompanied with some feelings both heavy and painful to human A facility beyond my hope has presented itself. On inquiring in Free Town, I learned that a small vessel would sail for Liberia in a few days, and probably it would return after remaining at the colony a week or twelve days. A passage was kindly given to me by the owner, J. Macormock. My mind is favoured with entire peace in the prospect of going, and the feelings of depression and fear of the watery deep, which were with me

on the late return of this prospect, are now through mercy removed.

"I have mentioned my view of going to Liberia to the Governor, who remarked promptly, in reference to it, 'You will find no difficulty in leaving your school under the care in which it is at present for the few weeks of your absence.' And taking all into view, there is at present not much probability of my finally leaving the care of the school until very near the time of my departure for England, should life and health be continued till that time. How often have I found that a time of depression and apparent difficulty has been succeeded by a brighter day; and that I have shrunk from the next change of place and circumstances, when that change was altogether favourable to my best welfare and even to my present happiness. Surely I ought to learn to trust even where I can only move by faith.

"On the day before yesterday, when preparing to come to Free Town after a very wakeful night, I felt the weight of responsibility so great, that had it not been for the belief that it was at least right to make inquiries without delay, I seemed to be ready to sit down fearful of not having health and strength for the proposed engagement; but still hope lived, and before I retired to rest in the evening at Free Town, my mind was at rest in the belief that God would order my way both as to the school and the visit to Liberia. I had a sweet refreshing night, and awoke in the morning divested of anxiety.

"Having the Governor's approbation to the children being left under present care, I can leave them with comfort, believing that all parties will

do their best, and trusting that since this season of separation from my flock is in the orderings of Divine Providence, I may look for heavenly protection for my dear charge, and trust that if it be His will we may meet in peace. With respect to the future care of them my mind is at rest, in the belief that they are under the care of Infinite Goodness, and in the trust that the orderings of Providence will decide who shall eventually take charge of my children: I only desire that God may direct and overrule every proposal for the best interests of the school.

"When I mentioned to my matron the purpose of going to Liberia next week, and asked if she thought they could manage the house and school by themselves, she quietly replied, 'We can, if God help us;' and I was comforted in believing she would look up for help.

Deepest thankful

"Monrovia. 2nd mo. 23rd. ness of heart is due to that Heavenly Mercy which has brought me safely here, and opened my way to what may be future communications for good, and led me also to a clearer view of what has been before me for many months.

"I have visited the school here, and am kindly invited to suggest any improvement. I have proposed to the committee, who I believe will approve their adoption, first, to learn First Principles,' and hymns, and Scripture sentences in one voice; and, secondly, to write from printed reading-lessons, as soon as the children are able to write the written alphabet. The children appear fine subjects for instruction.

"We have conversed several times on the subject of education in England for some of the child

ren of the more influential inhabitants. I am ready to think the way will eventually be opened for children, both from Liberia and Sierra-Leone, also of some of the chiefs of the neighbouring districts, to be educated in one school in England, or rather in two, one for boys and the other for girls.

“What I have seen of ability and advancement here induce me to wish to leave the school at Charlottee, if possible, under coloured teachers, who could permanently take the charge, visited, however, by a small committee from Free Town, leaving the way open for an European, should one be disposed to take the charge.

“ How very thankful I ought to be for Providential mercies and favours! Some other day I hope to dwell on these, but the state of my arm, hurt in setting out from Sierra-Leone, calls for rest. Let the feelings of gratitude dwell deeply, for the kind shelter and friendly reception I have met with from American residents of both African and European descent. A number of families are mulatto.

"It is Christianity itself, the redeeming power of our Lord and Saviour on the heart, which constitutes the spiritual strength and happiness of man, and nothing short of this can be effectual.

"3rd mo. Could not the people, both here and in Sierra-Leone, clear their hands more fully as to selling goods to slave-dealers, being satisfied such goods are purchased for obtaining slaves on the coast? There are some merchants in this colony who will not sell to slave-dealers.

"The emigrants to this colony should come with their eyes open, expecting a life of labour and comparative privation for a time, and not having too