Item 65 - Letter from John Thornton to Robert Pemberton Milnes

3 sheets.

King's Arms Yard. - Pleased to learn of Milnes' concurrence with thoughts expressed in his last letter; importance of humility and trust in God's aids; Milnes overlooks this when unable to react to the prospect of his own mortality; quotes scripture in evidence. Milnes' stated religious obstacles are 'fear of confessing that it was forbidden to give way to sinful allurements' and lack of contact with those of superior principle; he must value his soul and acknowledge the breadth of true faith, especially among the lower classes. Milnes observation of 'Pride, selfishness & uncharitableness.. in some of the professors might be influenced by the sneering of others, but if they are indeed hypocrites he should not be deterred from seeking true piety himself'.