Missions, Authority for
The Duke of Wellington affirmed the command to preach the gospel to every creature.
The Duke of Wellington once met a young clergyman, who, being aware of his Grace's former residence in the East, and of his familiarity with the ignorance and obstinacy of the Hindoos in support of their false religion, proposed the following question: "Does not your Grace think it almost useless and extravagant to preach the gospel to the Hindoos?" The duke immediately rejoined, "Look, sir, to your marching orders: 'Preach the gospel to every creature.'"