the Word. He bears a very good moral character. He is desirous of
being sent out from some reputable church of Christ into the work of
the ministry. The principal Question was--'In what manner shall we
receive him? by a letter from the people of Hackleton, or on a
profession of faith, etc.?' The final resolution of it was left to
another church Meeting.

"July 14--Ch. Meeting. W. Carey appeared before the Church, and
having given a satisfactory account of the work of God upon his
soul, he was admitted a member. He had been formerly baptised by
the Rev. Mr. Ryland, jun., of Northampton. He was invited by the
Church to preach in public once next Lord's Day.

"July 17.--Ch. Meeting, Lord's Day Evening. W. Carey, in
consequence of a request from the Church, preached this Evening.
After which it was resolved that he should be allowed to go on
preaching at those places where he has been for some time employed,
and that he should engage again on suitable occasions for some time
before us, in order that farther trial may be made of ministerial
gifts.

"June 16, 1786.--C.M. The case of Bror. Carey was considered, and an
unanimous satisfaction with his ministerial abilities being
expressed, a vote was passed to call him to the Ministry at a proper
time.

"August 10.--Ch. Meeting. This evening our Brother William Carey
was called to the work of the Ministry, and sent out by the Church
to preach the Gospel, wherever God in His providence might call him.