It is ever a matter of deep regret to see men,
who profess to be believers in the Gospel of
Christ; and who have had the privilege of read-
ing it, and judging of its excellence, debasing
themselves by the practice of every mean and
sordid vice, allowed by the selfish policy of the
world: on the other hand, it is exceedingly pleas-
ing to behold those, whom, because they have not
had the same privileges, we are ready to designate
by the names of Heathens and Infidels; but who,
by regarding the law in themselves, become exam-
ples of many excellent Christian virtues: Thus
manifesting that God is no respecter of persons.

Being favoured once more to set foot on my
native land, for which I have great cause to be
thankful, J. W. and myself walked up to my
relation's at Mile-end

, where we met with a
hospitable and affectionate reception.

After spending this night and the fore part of
the following day with them, we set out in the
long coach for Manchester

. In observing the
extreme oppression exercised upon the poor horses,
in these heavy carriages, I found a great draw-
back from the pleasure which otherwise would
have been derived from travelling by land.

We got safe to Manchester the same evening,
where we lodged; and early the next morning, we