d. Such was the origin of
this great moral renovation, and such are the agency and means by
which its effects are sustained, and under the operation of which
they are beginning to combine into a habit of holiness. He
rejoices in the hope of its duration to the end of life, solely
he would say from the confidence he has in the immutable love and
faithfulness of the Holy Being, who has wrought so great a work
in him. And let philosophers cavil and doubt, if they must; but
this man's example is a refutation in fact of a thousand of their
sceptical theories. He is a new man, and the change was effected
chiefly before discipline, or example, had time to work it. He is
an honest man, and soberly asserts that to his certain knowledge
he did not perform the work himself. But where is the example to
be found of _such_ and _so great_ a change, wrought by mortal
means? The history of the human race is challenged to produce it.
To God then who created man, to Christ who redeemed him, and to
the Holy Ghost who sanctifies him, be ascribed without abatement,
or reserve, the power and the grace displayed in this and every
similar instance of the conversion of a blind, and hardened and
wretched sinner.

Gurley, _Life of Jehudi Ashmun_, appendix, pp. 136-138.

"June 16th, 1827.
"To the Rev. R. R. Gurley.

"Rev. and Dear Sir, I transmit to you a few lines, which I trust
may find you well. The last emigrants that you sent out, has
fared remarkably well, as it respects the disease; we have only
lost two children. We have several cases of bad ulcers; and from
seeing advertised in the Compiler of Richmond, a medicine called
Swaim's Panacea, said to be a sure cure for ulcers; please try if
possible to procure some, and send out, for we should have very
healthy inhabitants at present, but for the prevalence of that
uncontrolable disease. We are also in want of Salts, Castor-oil,
Cream of Tartar, mignesea, and Mustard, as much as you can send
well put up. I am greatly in hopes to be over the next spring,
and try to wake up my colored friends in Virginia. We have a plan
in contemplation which if accomplished will, I think insure my
making one visit to America, that is, to purchase, or aid in the
purchase of a vessel to run constantly from th