e, presented ourselves at the commencement of this new
year. O, may we through grace keep our vows, and henceforth abound
in every Christian grace and comfort, every good word and work!

We have been most kindly received by the Missionary Secretaries and
other brethren; the prospects appear encouraging for the success of
our mission: another ground of thankfulness, increased zeal, and
faithfulness.

_Jan. 2nd._--Called at the Colonial Office to present my note of
introduction from Sir John Colborne to Lord Glenelg. We were
admitted to an interview with Mr. (afterwards Sir James) Stephen,
Assistant Colonial Secretary, who promised to present Sir John
Colborne's letter to Lord Glenelg, and inform me when he would
receive me. To-day I received a call from my kind and excellent
friend, Rev. John Hannah, a thorough scholar, a profound divine, an
affectionate, able, and popular preacher. He heartily welcomed us
to the country.

_Jan. 3rd--Sabbath._--It being the first Sabbath in the year, I
attended that most solemn and important service--the renewal of the
covenant. It was conducted by Rev. Dr. Bunting, in a manner the
most impressive and affecting I ever witnessed. There were but few
dry eyes in the chapel. He spoke of the primary design of Methodism
as not to oppose anything but sin--not to subvert existing forms of
faith, but to infuse the vital spirit of primitive Christianity
into them. Dr. Bunting said that the renewal of the covenant was a
service peculiar to Methodism, and expatiated on the importance of
its being entered upon advisedly, and in humble dependence upon
Divine grace. After singing, the whole congregation knelt down,
remaining some time in silent prayer. After Dr. Bunting, as their
mouthpiece, read the covenant, all then rose and sang "The covenant
we this moment make," etc. The Lord's Supper was administered to
several hundred persons, and the services concluded with singing
and prayer.

_Jan. 4th._--I spent the evening at Rev. Mr. Alder's, in company
with Dr. Bunting, Rev. John Bowers, and Rev. P. L. Turner. In
conversation, the religious and general interests of the Methodist
Connexion were introduced. I was no less edified than delighted
with the remarks of Dr. Bunting, especially those which related to
the former