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5 Conversion of a Sinner in 1 841 By Joseph Meek Tell everybody you see that Joseph Meek, that old Pesky Mountain Sinner, has turned to the Lord. 6 Missionary Hymn By Reverend Cushing Eells Go messenger of peace and love To people plunged in shades of night; Like angels sent from fields above, Be thine to shed celestial light. 7 Poem in Copy Book By Mrs. Cushing Eells I go, my friend, where heathen dwell; Then if on earth we meet no more, Accept this cordial, short farewell, Till we shall meet on Canaan's shore. 8 Poem for Her Children Upon Leaving Tshimakain in 1848, After 9 Years By Mrs. Elkanah Walker Tshimakain! Oh, how fine Fruits and flowers abounding; And the breeze through the trees Life and health conferring. And the rill, near the hill, With its sparkling wate