TO THE REV. THOMAS GISBORNE, M.A. OF YOXALL-LODGE, IN THE COUNTY OF STAFFORD, IN TESTIMONY OF PROFOUND RESPECT FOR HIS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CHARACTER, AND AS A SINCERE MEMORIAL (HOWEVER SLIGHT AND INADEQUATE) OF PERSONAL ESTEEM, CONTRACTED AND CONFIRMED DURING A MUCH VALUED INTERCOURSE OF MANY YEARS, THE FOLLOWING ATTEMPT TO EXPRESS THE PRAYERS AND PRAISES OF CHRISTIAN FAMILIES, IN THE APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE OF THE BOOK WHICH HE REVERES, AND OF THE CHURCH WHICH HE LOVES, IS MOST HUMBLY AND AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED AND DEDICATED. |