Redeemer, in coming into this our world, to suffer and die for guilty
sinners, of whom they make a number. But all the labour should not be
confined to one person. Every member of these committees should be alive
to this good work; as also all Christians, and especially ministers.
But should there not be sufficient energy and benevolence in all towns to
form a committee, two or three who are well disposed to the object, may
unite together and accomplish a great deal. And should there not be
found more than one person thus benevolently disposed, let not that one
be discouraged. The single talent must not be neglected, should it be
only the power to give a cup of cold water, or to speak one word about
the water of life to a necessitous and perishing Gipsy; for it may not,
cannot be in vain. Reader, are you doing what you can in this humble
way? It may be, you would rather ascend the pulpit and preach to
well-informed Christians, or visit the ignorant in your own town! This
is well; but the other should not be left undone. The wanderers in the
wilderness are not to be forgotten; the outcasts of society are to be
sought after. Let us imitate our adorable Redeemer, _who went about
doing good_, and who sought those who were not the least desirous of
finding him. As an encouragement to British Christians, who are alive to
the happiness of the Gipsies, they should know that there are many among
them desirous of a new mode of life, as will appear by an application
lately made to the author.
"_Bristol_, _Oct._ 11_th_, 1830.
"My dear Sir,
"I am unwilling to let a parcel go to Southampton, without sending
you a line to give you a little information respecting H---, of whom
I made enquiry if she had called on the friends to whom I directed
her? This was done by her; but she could obtain no employment. Both
H--- and her husband conduct themselves in a very satisfactory
manner. A young lady, I hope, will employ her soon; and, perhaps, in
time she may get into regular work; but at present, she gets very
little, and it is very necessary that the man should have employment.
The cork trade is now over; (he used to sell corks.) They can have
the loan of a donkey for two months for nothing, and that being the
case, I told H--- to look out for a small cart, which I desired her
to hire for a week, and sell coals and potatoes in s
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