He enjoyed leisure, and was visited afresh by devotional contemplation.

The reading of the scriptures, and other religious books, became once more his favorite employment.

His ancient belief relative to the conversion of the savage tribes, was revived with uncommon energy.

To the former obstacles were now added the pleadings of parental and conjugal love.

The struggle was long and vehement; but his sense of duty would not be stifled or enfeebled, and finally triumphed over every impediment.
His efforts were attended with no permanent success.