The Moravians in Labrador by Anonymous
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brethren were able to take their final departure, on which occasion
Jans Haven, when bidding the natives farewell, made them promise that they would not forget what Drachart had spoken to them. "We shall now," said he, "see you no more this year; but remember your Creator and Redeemer, and when we come again next year we shall be happy with each other--The Saviour be gracious unto you and bless you, Amen!" On the 30th September the four brethren returned to Newfoundland, and after a friendly interview with the governor, embarked on board the Niger, Nov 5th, for England, being again granted a free passage by government. On the 25th they landed at Plymouth, and reached London on the 3d of the same month. FOOTNOTES: [Footnote A: The difference of aspect between a spot in summer, for a few weeks, and during winter, is altogether extreme.] [Footnote B: Vide "Moravians in Greenland."] [Footnote C: Pitt's Bay and St. Louis Bay are creeks quite in the neighbourhood of Chateau Bay, or York's Harbour.] [Footnote D: _Silla_ in Greenlandish, signifies sometimes the air, sometimes the understanding, and sometimes the world, or the +pneuma+, the soul of the world.] [Footnote E: A poetical expression for pistols and muskets.] |
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