
          I come now to the most glorious part of my letter, & my heart overflows with joy that I can say the following things of Zion. 
It is not with us or as in months past, for God is now working here in the hearts of his children & sinners. We have had a 4 days meeting 
including the Sabbath, & it does appear to me great blessings are to follow. These meetings were full; the people had a heart to 
give in the work & many have come forward to ask the prayers of the Church. In this incipient stage I cannot promise many 
[added: facts] to be some of the progress of the work of [gran?] [added:  which has] evidently begun. I feel no disposition to inquire [crossed out: of] the number of converts. I 
know there are some & many anxious. O rejoice with me, pray for us, besiege the throne of God, that this may [added: be] a perfect, a
holy work, & to the glory of God. I my dear friend, look forward a few years & shall we then be enjoying the light of Gods 
countenance? On those everlasting hills shall we plant the fruits & flowers or gather the gems & diamonds? Shall we rejoice in 
the disclosure of the mysteries of nature & much more of redemption & eternal love? O what a theme, how full [rich? sick?], consolatory. Let us strive 
for a crown of life. Let us however "fear lest a promise being left us of entering into his rest, we shall come short of it. No service so good 
as Christs. No master pays so well, none safer to trust. None [crossed out: has] [added: have] provided such accommodations as the mansions above. Let us 
then labour faithfully for him, that when he calls us to account for our stewardship we may be found faithful. My respects to 
your lady &c. & tell her the good news. I fear I have said too much, that I have indulged in anticipation which I shall not realize, 
but will not retreat. A revival here is of more than ordinary consequence & I hope we shall have the prayers of your [crossed out: Church?] 
Church. Mention the subject to Dr. Cone if it is best, that we may at least enjoy the benefit of his [secret? interessions [intercessions?]]. I will transmit  
to you some account hereafter the progress of this work as I have no doubt you will feel deeply interested in its extension.

The last of August next I expect to publish another edition of my Manual. I intend to make a good work of the kind as has ever 
been published in this country, & my intentions will be realized provided I can obtain the advice & cooperation of a few of my 
friends. I propose adding an appendix containing a description of some of the most interesting localities in the United States. I shall 
use a smaller type, give a few localities & add a few wood cuts, & enlarge somewhat the descriptions. The arrangement remains the 
same. Give me your opinion & full of these intentions & suggest every improvement & any thing which will make the work acceptable. 
I want Berzelius on the blowpipe exceedingly, where can I get it!

Yours truly 
E. Emmons.

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