The deputy of the country; whether he was pro-consul or proprietor, it is in effect the same; for he it was that governed the island. Desired to hear the word of God; this desire was extraordinary, and wrought by God, in order to the fitting him for the further mercy of his conversion and salvation. Where such a desire is, it shall be granted: Ask, and it shall be given you, Luke 11:9.

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