ially received; we should in
that case have had no occasion to deplore the present miseries and
troubles, which (as the certain effect of sin) naturally result from
the ambition, dishonesty and other unmortified passions of mankind.
The world on the contrary would be something like a paradise regained;
and universal benevolence and philanthropy, reside as they ought in
the human heart. But though from long experience we may and must
despair of the general diffusion of Christian sentiments and practice,
we have this comfortable trust, in our own particular persons, that we
have a peace which the world can neither give nor take away; and
though the kingdoms of this world tumble into confusion, and are lost
in the corrupted strivings of men, we have a kingdom prepared of God,
incorruptible and that cannot fade away. There, though I see your face
no more upon earth, I have hope of meeting with you again; both of us
divested of all that can clog or injure our spirits, and both
participating that fulness of joy which flows from God's right hand
for evermore. To his tender protection I commend you, and remain with
sincere esteem your affectionate friend."

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FROM JOHN WESLEY

"Mr. Oglethorp you know went so far as to begin settling a colony
without negroes, but at length the voice of those villains prevailed
who sell their country and their God for gold, who laugh at human
nature and compassion, and defy all religion but that of getting
money. It is certainly our duty to do all in our power to check this
growing evil, and something may be done by spreading those tracts
which place it in a true light. But I fear it will not be stopped till
all the kingdoms of this earth become the kingdoms of our God."

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FROM NATHANIEL GILBERT, OF ANTIGUA

"October 29, 1768.

"I desire to embrace as my brethern all who love the Lord Jesus in
sincerity. I cannot but think that all true Christians agree in
fundamentals. Your tracts concerning slavery are very just, and it is
a matter I have often thought of, even before I became acquainted with
the truth: your arguments are forcible against purchasing slaves, or
being any way concerned in that trade."

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"PHILADELPHIA, SEVENTH MONTH, 16th, 1781.

"_My Friend Abbe Raynal_,

"From the idea which I conceived of the justice, and generosity of thy
sentiments, I took t