A Translation of the New Testament from the original Greek Humbly Attempted with a View to Assist the Unlearned with Clearer and More Explicit Views of the Mind of the Spirit in the Scriptures of Truth

This 1795 rendering of the New Testament seeks to bring the precise thought‑flow of the original Greek into everyday English. Its author, a long‑time parish rector, spent decades meditating on each verse, striving for literal exactness while avoiding the obscure language that can cloud modern readers. The prefatory notes explain a humble ambition: to help those without formal study grasp the “mind of the Spirit” without sacrificing scholarly rigor. The translation follows the Greek word order when possible, preserving participles and particles that give the text its kinetic energy.

Listeners will hear a version that feels both reverent and conversational, balancing the weight of ancient doctrine with clear, forceful phrasing. Though rooted in 18th‑century diction, the work avoids needless archaic flourishes, making the core teachings of the Gospels and Epistles accessible to contemporary ears. It invites anyone yearning for a deeper, more transparent encounter with the scriptures to follow the translator’s earnest pilgrimage toward truth.