The subject of his union likewise, with that excellent person, on whom his affections were so unalterably fixed, became now a matter of consideration and discussion among some of his more intimate friends : and their difference of opinion respecting the propriety of the measure, should it ever be attainable, caused no small tumult and anguish in his heart.

On the other hand, there were two events, the prospect of which was of the most cheering complexion, one, the satisfactory marriage of his youngest sister -the other, a hope of being soon followed to India by two of his friends, who, strengthened if not excited by his example, declared their willingness to go forth and labour with him in that distant vineyard.

But as it may administer much profitable, as well as encouraging matter to those who may hereafter tread in the footsteps of Mr. Martyn, his Journal shall speak for him at some length during the interval between his quitting Cambridge and preparing to sail from England.

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April 10.-"Walked out to buy books, and strove to be diligent in thinking of my subject. When I got into the spirit of it, Christ appeared at times inexpressibly precious to me."

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April 14.-Sunday. "I felt very unconcerned about men's opinions before and after my sermon. Before it, I could solemnly appeal to God, and found comfort and pleasure in doing so, that I desired his glory alone that I detested the thought of seeking my own praise, or taking pleasure in hearing it. The rest of the evening I continued in a very ardent frame; but, in private, I was taught by former experience to labour after a calm and sober devotedness to God, and that my fervour might show itself in a steady course of action. My soul felt growing in holiness nigh unto the blessed God, with my understanding, will, and affections turned towards him. Surely many of the children of God

*The subject he chose in the morning for meditation.

have been praying for me to-day. May the Lord return their prayers tenfold into their own bosom.".

April 15.-"O may God confirm my feeble resolutions! O what have I to do but labour, and pray, and fast, and watch for the salvation of my soul, and those of the heathen world. Ten thousand times more than ever do I feel devoted to that precious work. O gladly shall this base blood be shed, every drop of it, if India can be benefited in one of her children-if but one of these creatures of God Almighty might be brought home to his duty.'

April 16.-" How careful should I and all be, in our ministry, not to break the bruised reed! Alas, do I think that a schoolboy, a raw academic, should be likely to lead the hearts of men? what a knowledge of man, and acquaintance with the Scriptures, what communion with God, and study of my own heart, ought to prepare me for the awful work of a messenger from God on the business of the soul."—

April 22.-"I do not wish for any heaven upon earth besides that of preaching the precious Gospel of Jesus Christ to immortal souls. May these weak desires increase and strengthen with every dif ficulty."-

April 27.—" My constant unprofitableness seemed to bar my approach to God. But I considered for all that was past, the blood of Christ would atone; and that, for the future, God would that moment give me grace to perform my duty."

May 7. Went in the evening to hear ***. He was on the same subject as always, but without variety. I confess I was dissatisfied, not only because I could fix on nothing that could edify me, but because I could not but think that there was nothing to offend or detect carnal professors."-

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May 9. O my soul, when wilt thou live consistently? When shall I walk steadily with God? When shall I hold heaven constantly in view? How time glides away-how is death approaching-how soon must I give up my account-how are souls perishing

how does their blood call out to us to labour, and watch, and pray for them that remain."

May 16. "I went down with Captain M. to Deptford: Passing through an inn which was close to the water's side, I came at once, to my great surprise, close to the Indiaman before I was aware of it. The sudden sight of the water and of the ship affected me almost to tears. My emotions were mixed, partly of joy, and partly of trembling apprehension at my now being so soon to go away.

May 18.-"Happening to look over some of my farewell sermons at Cambridge, I was affected to tears."

May 22.-"Heard Mr. Crowther preach. At first I could not enter to those humiliating views which I knew I ought to have; but, by stirring up myself to attend, and to mix faith with what he said, and by turning every sentence into a petition, I got great good in my soul."

May 24.-"I felt more than I ever did in my life the shame attending poverty; nothing but the remembrance that I was not to blame supported me: whatever comes to me in the way of Providence is and must be for my good. Dined at ***, where I could plainly see I was scarcely a welcome guest: the neglect of me was too plain to be unnoticed. The weakness of my human nature would have expressed itself had I not looked up to God, and prayed for a sight of my desert of the scorn of men. The conversation

among these high professors was of course about *** One said to me, his sermons are not fine and eloquent, but spiritual-alluding to the first of mine which he had heard."

May 30.-"Read Brainerd. I feel my heart knit to this dear man, and really rejoice to think of meeting him in heaven."

June 1.-" Memory has been at work to unnerve my soul; but reason, and honour, and love to Christ and souls shall prevail. Amen. God help me."

June 2.--Whitsunday. "My dear Redeemer is a

fountain of life to my soul. With resignation, and peace, can I look forward to a life of labour and entire seclusion from earthly comforts, while Jesus thus stands near me, changing me into his own holy image."

June 6.-"God's interference in supporting me continually, appears to me like a miracle."

June 7." I have not felt such heart-rending pain since I parted with *** in Cornwall. But the Lord brought me to consider the folly and wickedness of all this. I could not help saying-Go, Hindoos-go on in your misery-let Satan still rule over you; for he that was appointed to labour among you, is consulting his ease. No, thought I-hell and earth shall never keep me back from my work. I am cast down, but not destroyed. I began to consider why I was so uneasy'Cast thy care upon him, for he careth for you.'In every thing by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God ;'— these promises were sweetly fulfilled before long to

me."

June 8.-"My heart was sometimes ready to break with agony. At other times, I was visited by a few moments of sublime and enraptured joy. Such is the conflict. Why have my friends mentioned this subject? It has torn open old wounds, and I am again bleeding." June 13. Had I a more tender sense of mercy, I should have delighted to write on the subject I had chosen. Yet it is very sweet to be desiring such a state. I would wish, like Mary, to be weeping at the feet of Jesus."

June 15." Shed tears to-night at the thoughts of my departure. I thought of the roaring seas which would soon be rolling between me and all that is dear to me upon earth."

June 23.-"The grief of the Miss ***, at the departure of their brother for India, called forth some of my natural feelings. Had I been going from necessity it would almost break my heart. But I go, from choice, into a part of the vineyard where my dearest friend

will be present. On the subject of the mission, I seemt ed assisted to unfold my heart unto the Lord, and to pray for his mighty protection in the fiery trial which is about to try me."

June 26. "I heard something about Swartz to-day, which struck me much-his simple mode of living."

June 28.-" Was much struck and affected with the words of a Hottentot woman, quoted in Mr. Biddulph's sermon. How happy and honoured am I, in being suffered to be a Missionary."

July 4th." Mr. Cecil showed me a letter in Swartz's own handwriting. Its contents were of a very experimental nature--applicable to my case. The life of faith in Jesus is what I want. My soul may almost burst with astonishment at its own wickedness! but, at the same time, trusting to mercy, rise and go, and try to make men happy. The Lord with me! Let my right hand forget her cunning, if I remember not Jerusalem above my chief joy."

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After delivering a sermon to the congregation at St. John's, upon Acts xx. 32; "And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them that are sanctified," on the 8th of July Mr. Martyn left London for Portsmouth and such was the acuteness of his feelings during this journey, that he fainted, and fell into a convulsion fit, at the inn where he slept on the road; a painful intimation to those friends who were with him, of the poignancy of that grief which he endeavoured as much as possible to repress and conceal. The next morning, however, he was sufficiently recovered to proceed, and was much refreshed in his spirits at the sight of many of his brethren at Portsmouth, who had come (several from a considerable distance) that they might affectionately

It were much to be wished, that very large extracts from Mr. Swartz's Correspondence with the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge were published. Much would doubtless be found there "applicable to the case" of Christians in general, and of Ministers, and Missionaries in particular.