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left his brethren nine years ago. Is it possible you can behold me 
without despising me ?—The effect which this discovery of Divine mercy 
displayed to a backslider, had on brother Marshman^s mind, can better 
be conceived than described. It for the moment took away the anguish 
occasioned by a note that instant received from Serampore, saying that 
brother Carey was at the point of death! Brother Marshraan entreated 
this returning prodigal to be assured of the utmost love on our part; 
encouraged him in his determination to return to his Missionary 
brethren, and promised to intercede on his behalf, both with his 
brethren, and those who sent him out.^^ 
Soon after the above interview, Mr. Broomhall em¬ 
barked on another voyage to some port in India, purposing, 
on his return, to dispose of his vessel, and devote the 
remainder of his days to the advancement of that cause 
which he had abandoned; but from that voyage he 
never returned: neither Mr. Broomhall nor his vessel 
was ever afterwards heard of,—it being supposed the 
vessel foundered, and all on board perished. 
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