For assistance in the preparation of this second edition, I desire
herewith to express my obligations to several friends:--To the late
Rev. L. G. Hassé, B.D., whose knowledge of Moravian history was
profound, and who guided me safely in many matters of detail; to the
Rev. N. Libbey, M.A., Principal of the Moravian Theological College,
Fairfield, for the loan of valuable books; to the Rev. J. T. Müller,
D.D., Archivist at Herrnhut, for revising part of the MS., and for
many helpful suggestions; to Mr. W. T. Waugh, M.A., for assistance
in correcting the proof-sheets, and for much valuable criticism; to
the members of the Moravian Governing Board, not only for the loan
of books and documents from the Fetter Lane archives, but also for
carefully reading through the MS.; to the ministers who kindly
supplied my pulpit for three months; and last, but not least, to the
members of my own congregation, who relieved me from some pastoral
duties to enable me to make good speed with my task.

MORAVIAN MANSE,

HECKMONDWIKE.




BOOK ONE.


The Bohemian Brethren.