Second Letter to the Right Reverend John Henry Hobart, D.D.; Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of New York

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1827. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ..., will be furnished for his work in whatever district he may choose to labour. The Calcutta Society possesses a nobJe Depository in the heart of that city, in which are above 40,000 copies of the Sacred Scriptures, or parts of the Sacred Scriptures, in the languages of Europe and Asia; and from this Depository the depots at a distance are regularly filled. The title, Bible Depository, painted in large black letters on the outside, proclaims to the throng of passengers the wonders of British benevolence, or rather the mercy of God, in visiting: that dark country, and blessing the inhabitants with the light of His Truth. The late Rev. Mr. Brown often expressed his wish that such a Depository might be formed; and he laid the foundation of it before he was removed. His wishes are fulfilled. That important machine is in full operation. The Missionaries, when they proceed-to their destinations, supply themselves out of the Depository; and thus the land is enriched. These facts are very encouraging: they establish the direct influence of the British and Foreign Bible Society. But for the encouragement received from this Country, and the funds supplied by this Society, the labours above mentioned could not have been conducted. The Committee of the Parent Society met every demand with magnificent, liberality. Donations in money, books, and printing-paper, were annually voted; and thus our translators were, paid, our presses kept in motion, and our editions matured. The contributions of the public in India, though liberal, were very inadequate to the demands of such a cause: what is now a wide and deep stream, would have been an insignificant brook, if we had been left to our own resources. Having long witnessed the operations of the Society, and assisted in the distribu...