Elijah the Tishbite has even appeared in a Chinese attire. But that which is of greater importance, is the intelligence I am constantly receiving of the manifold blessing, which the Lord, of his great and unmerited favour, has bestowed upon my labours. That in his condescension and loving-kindness, He would also deign to bless this my most recent work is so much the more my heartfelt wish and ardent prayer, since it has for its subject the chief supporting pillar of the whole church — the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.