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it, and would be thoroughly benefited by it: it is a happy cir¬
cumstance when those, who have wealth and ability, are also
’willing to exert themselves, and dispose of some part of their
substance to promote it. And happier still, when some are li¬
berally, and honourably, and hospitably disposed to entertain
it; and patronize and encourage the ministers of religion, and
carry them forward and maintain them in their honourable and
beneficial labours. As the Apostle John, in his third Epistle,
describes the character of Gaius, the hospitable and affectionate
landlord, and generous and faithful friend of Christ’s disciples
and followers.
It must be some satisfaction to this society, that a handsome
share of their contribution, has been applied along with the
funds of other Societies, in assisting our countrymen, who have
gone as Christian Missionaries to the Russian dominions, and
that there they have met with friends to forward the laudable
though arduous undertaking. Even at the foot of mount Cau¬
casus, -j- the presence, and smiles, and countenance of Jesus,
shall chear the labours of his servants—enliven their studies
animate their devotions, and ehvigorate and prosper their exer¬
tions. Assuredl)’, wherever Christians are—there is mutual friend¬
ship. And the friends, as the Apostle John calls them, by their
prayers and assistance, will mutually promote the common sal¬
vation. From the extensive Empire of Russia, much may be
hoped for, and much may be feared, comprehending in its in¬
terest and domains, so many various nations and languages, and
where our own nation and language, and general learning, is
highly respected and cultivated. Whatever may be the effects
of rivalships in political power, let us rejoice in the confident ex¬
pectation, that the Divine Governor and Superintendant of the
Universe, presides over all transactions and events, and di¬
rects the progress and triumphs of his own government and
taws.
Let.
f Sive facturus per inhospitalem
Caucasum iter
Duke ridentem Dominum amabo
Duke loquentem.
Allusion to Hor. On. I. 22.,
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