[The Annals of the Poor by Legh Richmond]@TWC D-Link bookThe Annals of the Poor PART III 7/10
You will only meet a company of poor fellow-sinners, who love to speak and sing the praises of redeeming love; and I am sure, William, that is a song in which you will be willing to join them." "O yes, sir! dat song just do for poor Negro." By this time we had arrived at the cottage garden gate.
Several well- known faces appeared in and near the house, and the smile of affection welcomed us as we entered.
It was known that the Negro was to visit the little society this evening, and satisfaction beamed on every countenance, as I took him by the hand and introduced him among them, saying, "I have brought a brother from Africa to see you, my friends.
Bid him welcome in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." "Sir," said an humble and pious labourer, whose heart and tongue always overflowed with Christian kindness, "we are at all times glad to see our dear minister, but especially so to-day in such company as you have brought with you.
We have heard how merciful the Lord has been to him. Give me your hand, good friend (turning to the Negro).
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