"Upon the whole view of things, I think, from scripture and reason together, we may justly conclude, that where Christ and the gospel are not published, all humble and sincere penitents, asking pardon of God, and hoping in his mercy, (though they know nothing of the particular way or method wherein it is, or has been, or shall be revealed,) shall not fail of pardon and acceptance with God at last, nor miss of some tokens of his favor. This grace hath Jesus procured, and God will bestow it."  Rev. Isaac Watts.