Advertisement to the London Edition..........Circumstances over which Mr. Townsend's family had no control, have caused a delay in the publication of this volume, which has been to them a source of pain and regret. During his last illness, Mr. Townsend intended to consign his papers to the flames, but the voice of affection pleaded for their pre servation. These pages are humble in their pretensions, like the honored subject of them: his aim, was to improve and benefit mankind....theirs, is to excite young Ministers to the same patient Industry, indefatigable Zeal, and honorable Emulation, which marked his career. To the more private Christian, their perusal, it is hoped, will be soothing in the hour of afflic tion, and cheering in the prospect of death. |