PREFACE. THE completion of another Volume affords us an opportunity, which we gladly embrace, of returning cordial thanks to our numerous Correspondents, by whose friendly contributions our little work has not only stood its ground against all the efforts of its adversaries, but has obtained such a circulation amongst our Brethren as affords the best evidence of its possessing, very generally, their decided approbation. We therefore earnestly request a continuance of those exertions which have hitherto rendered our Repository acceptable, and, we have the best reasons. to believe, useful to the people whom we love above all others. The Signs of the times plainly shew that our Lord is about to fulfil his ancient promises; and happy shall that people be who are most active in preparing his way; in this view the progress of our Missionares in the Eastern Continent affords a very pleasing subject of contemplation; and when we reflect that their Success has been in a great degree commensurate with their Exertions, and that their Exertions have been limited only by the means put into their hands; we are anxious to see such a Union prevail in our Denomination as shall most effectually combine all our efforts in the cause of Truth and Righteousness at home, and give ten-fold vigour to our exertions on behalf of the heathen abroad. We hail the disposition to unite which has shewn itself in various communications from our Brethren, and we hope |