Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. III

T liave one thing now to add & that is to beg .of the Honourable Society in behalf of niciny poor mistaken and ignorant people here that they would be pleased to send to this Parish a few Common Prayer books and some of the late Lr King's books concerning the Inventions of men in the Worship of God wliich I verily believe would be of great service among them, I shall if tliey come to my liands carefully dispose of tliem where 'tis likely they will do most good. In the meantime I beg leave to subscribe myself &«= &<= &«

Thos Colgan.

* THE SAME TO THE SAME.

Jamaica Novr 22a 1740 Revu Si a

« * * * ^g have yearly for these seven years last past increased in Church Members, so tliose buildings are generally well filled in time of Divine Service, & the worship of God is duly performed with, decency and good order, the several sects whicli are aroiuul us do look upon the Chui-ch with a more respectful eye tliyn formeiiy, tliere being not wanting either in myself or people any Christian like or prudential means necessary to form a reconciliation & union amongst us, some itinerant enthusifislical (eachers, have of late been preaching upon this Isl;nul the notorious M"" Wliitlield being at tlie liead of them & among other pernicious tenets, have broached such false & erroneous opinions concerning the doctrine of Regeneration as tend to the destruction of true religion k of a holy and virtuous life and theref )re I take this opportunity to beg that the Society would be pleased to bestow upon tlie people of this parish a few of'I)'" Waterland's pieces on tliat subject, & of his Lordship tlie Bishop of London's Pastoral letters upon lukewarmness and enthusiasm.