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“...Obligation to {Prize Essay). By Miss Gertrude Chapman 104 • Forward. By Rev. R. M. Ormerod - - 72 General Outlook, The. By the Editor 6, 24, 40, 87, 118 ■ General Secretary’s Notes 22, 38, 53, 68, 85, 101, 132, 150, 165, 181 He Missed his Chance. By Rev. Wm. Yates 11 Home Missionary, A. By Rev. J. G. Kennedy 122 In Ningpo Hospital - - - - - 58 In the Commercial Room. By Rev. Wm. Yates _ _ - . _ _ 59 Jamaica. By Rev. R. E. Abercrombie - - 81 Jottings from a Missionary’s Journal - 57, 78 Letters from China. No. 1. By Rev. Richards Woolfenden - 8 No. 2. „ Mrs. Lucy Soothill - - 41 No. 3. „ Rev. W. E. Soothill - - 55 Life Worth Knowing About, A (W. F. Steven- son). By Rev. John Taylor (a) - 89 Literary Notices - - - 42, 110, 170 PAGE On the King’s Business. By Rev. John Cuttell. Chapter 1. The Call - - - - 13 „ 2. Response - - - - 27 „ 3. Burning Ghauts - - 44 „ 4. Wholly Given to Idolatry - 61 „ 5. A Terrible Spell - - 73 „ 6. Perils in the Wilderness - 91 „ 7. A Dire Disaster - - - 105 „ 8. Better...”
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“...firm a grip to be entirely thrown off, and now with the change of season it gained the mastery; and, alas! very soon and too soon, deprived a strong and a good man of his energy. Mr. Fuller soon became too weak to walk, so he had to be carried in a sedan chair when he left his house to attend to his duties. It may seem strange to many of my readers to be carried on the shoulders of two Chinamen in a chair. But this method of travelling seems more strange to young Englishmen when they land in China, and yet in many parts of the empire it is the only means of travel. It took me a long time to become reconciled to chair-riding, but when I saw Chinese porters carrying large blocks of stone and blocks of other heavy goods, when I was tired and when the heat and distance were too much for me, I thought these porters might as well carry me ! But much had happened before I reached this conclusion. For one thing the exces- sive heat had exhausted me several times. I had been attacked with sickness...”
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“...down and compose himself to enjoy the luxury. At this season malarial fever from the ricefields, and diarrhoea because of the heat, and owing to the chronic uncleanness of Chinese towns, the scourge of cholera frequently troubles the new missionary, who has not yet learnt how to adapt himself to his new and strange environment. Hence we hear reports of ill-health, and some- times of shattered energies, break-downs, and the like. But, thanks to Christian zeal and British pluck, the majority in China are able to overcome their difficulties and get to work. I hope my readers will remember that my des- cription of the hot season in Ningpo is equally true of Wenchow, and that in Africa our devoted workers have to contend against worse evils all the year round. REV. JAMES PROUDFOOT. BY THE EDITOR. HE new Superintendent of our West African Mission is a Scotchman, having been born at Kinross, the chief town of the county of that name—which lies between Perthshire and Fife. Though his manhood has...”
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“...down and compose himself to enjoy the luxury. At this season malarial fever from the ricefields, and diarrhoea because of the heat, and owing to the chronic uncleanness of Chinese towns, the scourge of cholera frequently troubles the new missionary, who has not yet learnt how to adapt himself to his new and strange environment. Hence we hear reports of ill-health, and some- times of shattered energies, break-downs, and the like. But, thanks to Christian zeal and British pluck, the majority in China are able to overcome their difficulties and get to work. I hope my readers will remember that my des- cription of the hot season in Ningpo is equally true of Wenchow, and that in Africa our devoted workers have to contend against worse evils all the year round. REV. JAMES PROUDFOOT. BY THE EDITOR. HE new Superintendent of our West African Mission is a Scotchman, having been born at Kinross, the chief town of the county of that name—which lies between Perthshire and Fife. Though his manhood has...”
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“...of the church there to righteous prin- ciples in the face of abuse and of financial loss, we are enabled to see how far they have advanced under Gospel teaching, and feel honoured that God has selected the Methodist Free Churches to mould and develope the Christian character of the coloured race in the Chiriqui Lagoon.” Though Mr. Proud- foot is now leaving Central America he has an able and zealous successor in Mr. Haiti well, whose labours I trust will be abundantly blessed. EDITORIAL NOTES. CHINA. EV. Dr. Swallow, in a letter to the Mis- sionary Secretary, dated August 27, 1896, gives an account of a remarkable surgical case, in which he was entirely successful. The details cannot be given, but it may be stated that the patient was a child forty days old, born with a malformation. After prayer, Dr. Swallow determined on an operation. The father and a Ningpo gentleman, on whose presence Dr. Swallow insisted as a witness, remained in the room. The father was overjoyed at the result. He insisted...”
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“...8 LETTERS FROM CHINA in the columns of that serial. The announcements made may be thus summarized:— “The Rev. J. D. Kilburn, who has for many years devoted himself to Gospel work in St. Petersburg, Hamburg, Finland, Italy, Austria, and other places on the Continent, has prepared a new memory system, especially for the benefit of those contemplating foreign missionary service, and who, therefore, have to cope with the acquisition of languages. Mr. Kilburn’s lessons have been attended with remarkable results, in the case of both private individuals and classes of students. This course of lessons on memory training will be published in the columns of The Christian, the first article appearing on the 7th January. It is believed that many will thus be enabled to sur- mount the tremendous difficulty of acquiring a foreign language who would otherwise be debarred from entering the foreign mission field; and that other Christian workers will be afforded the oppor- tunity of attaining a better memory...”
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“...representa- tive named carried away with him eighteen parcels of clothing and over ten shillings in cash, a very tangible proof of the thoughtfulness and gratitude of these young Christians. * * * Christian Endeavour is a plant that will grow anywhere; that is because it is a Christian endeavour. It has found a footing almost in every land. In India, Africa, and Madagascar, there are flourishing societies. Even China, which is always suspicious of the foreigner and everything the foreigner brings, has taken kindly to Endeavours, for there are no less than 83 Christian Endeavour Societies in China at the present time. Paris, the gay city, has several societies ; and Turkey—dai k and cruel Turkey—has allowed Christian Endeavourers to live for Christ and the Church. But, strangest of all, “ Christian Endeavour in a Fever Hospital," that is what I read the other day. Of all places—a fever hospital. It was in this way. A member of the order was taken there, and had to remain some weeks. He was an earnest...”
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“...about 5 a.m., but on the way met another messenger with the sad news of Mr. Carthew’s death. I had not anticipated so sudden a conclusion to this serious case, and can only attribute it to the really broken-down state of Mr. Carthew’s constitution. I did not discover that any particular organ was much diseased, but the state of the system was such that an illness or accident, which in general would not be very serious might prove so—as it did in Mr. Carthew’s case.” DEPARTURE OF MISSIONARIES, CHINA. Bev. W. E. Stobie sailed on November 20th. WiU our friends remember him in their prayers. He has gone to Wenchow, and will, ere these lines are read, have, we hope, arrived in safety. EAST AFRICA. Eev. C. Consterdine left London on December 8th, was due to arrive at Zanzibar on the 28th. In reply to the news of the sudden death of Mr. Carthew, he subscribed himself, “ Your’s sincerely, for service or sacrifice.” That is the spirit of which both heroes and martyrs are made. We believe our friend...”
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“...square holes in the walls, which appeared io be an afterthought, and had to do duty as windows ; but the strong wooden shutters, dirty and un- painted, were always closed. Only a few people passed by day, and at night the street was left for the sole use of devils or ghosts, and the night watchman. The ghosts, which the Chinese were afraid of, I never saw or troubled about; but the poor watchman secured my interest and attention, and gave me considerable amusement. He was a poor specimen of a China- man, more like a ghost than a man, but his wretched appearance was the result of opium. He carried a brass gong or bamboo drum, and sometimes both, and as he walked his districts he MARCH. The wind blows wild and free.” Longfellow....”
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“...36 OUR FOREIGN FIELD. tween “ saving faith ” and assent to the truth of our religion. Besides, we had another difficulty to contend with, which I think is only found in China. Politeness in behaviour and refinement in speech, occupy tire first place in the Chinese ideal of good- ness, they take the same place that we give to right actions and sincere words. A Chinaman, therefore, would feel compelled to say that he believed, even when he did not believe a word we said. But although the Chinaman replies with a verbal assent to our question, he no more believes the missionary than does the un- polished African who bluntly says to the mission- ary, “ You are a great liar, sir ! ” I was much encouraged by finding a few regular attenders, and began to hope that we should soon be rewarded for our efforts by some conversions. EDITORIAL NOTES. WEST AFRICA. EV. G. II. GOODMAN has sent a diary of his labours in connection with the Tikonko Mission, from August 15th to September 17th, 1896. From this...”
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“...to help Noah in building the Ark. They worked for him and got out of him all the wages that they could. But as soon as the work was finished and the wages ceased they had no further interest in the ark. They left Noah and his family to occupy it. So with the Gallas of to-day. They were all very ready to help the white man for wages, to build his house and his church, but they do not accept the salvation which he offers.’ Some of the congregation, I think, would feel the force of the parallel. CHINA. Letters from J. W. Heywood shew that he proposed leaving Wenchow for Ningpo on Decem- ber 10th. This was in accordance with the appointment of last Annual Assembly. It has been a great trial to leave Wenchow, but Mrs. Heywood and he felt it was a call they could not ignore, “In many respects,” he writes, “it will be a new beginning for us. A new dialect will have to be mastered. The respect, confidence, and affection of the native workers will have to be gained. Many prejudices may have to be...”
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“...have to be placed in the aisles on Sunday evening ; enlargement is absolutely necessary. The membership is increasing, both at Bocas and Old Bank. Mr. Halliwell reports him- self to be in “perfect health.” CHINA. We expect that before the March Echo is in the hands of its readers, our honoured friend Rev. Dr. Swallow, will have arrived in England on fur- lough. I need not ask that a hearty welcome be given to the doctor: that is certain to be accorded him. He will have a glorious story to tell of the success of our work in Ningpo. The seed sown in the long past by Rev. F. Galpin and the doctor himself, is now ripening into harvest. His medical equipment is opening doors into the homes of the upper and ruling classes, who have been, and still are, the powerful enemies of mission work in China. God’s providence is once more proving itself to be more powerful than circumstances. * * * Rev. J. W. Heywood has removed from Wen- chow to Ningpo, to be in charge during Dr. Swallow’s absence in the home...”
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“...LETTERS FROM CHINA. 41 preachers. One of the latter declared that both he and his wife were horribly tortured with the con- sent of the village priest and the local authorities to make them abjure Protestantism. Mis body bore marks of numerous wounds, many of which had been caused by burning irons. We may say of religion what Madame Boland said of liberty, 11 What deeds are done in thy name ! ” * * * Rev. Dr. Pentecost has finally determined to accept the invitation to New York. His decision has caused deep regret in the Marylebone congre- gation. He intimated that had he known the esteem in which he was held he would not have entertained the call, but his honour bound him now not to withdraw from it. He may perhaps leave London soon after this gets into the hands of my readers. # # # TnE widow of Rev. Dr. James Morrison— founder of the Evangelical Union has presented the London Missionary Society with £500 in memory of her husband. I much approve of this, but I regret another step she...”
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“...it has done nothing else, has largely contributed to Christian Missions. Besides the thousands of pounds, it has sent quite a little army of young men and women to different Mission fields. In many cases the Young Peoples’ Society of Christian Endeavour sends them and supports them. Miss Bovey, Secretary of Newton Abbot Christian Endeavour Union, Board School-mistress, and an ardent Endeavour worker, has just set out for China, there to work for Christ and the Church. We have many Missionaries in that great land, but there will be room for Miss Bovey, seeing that China has 913 cities without one Christian Missionary. Our Christian Endeavour Society at West Vale has been celebrating its first anniversary. Stimulating addresses were given by Revs. D. R. Lewis, C. Hunt, and Mr. J. Fielden. Rev. J. F. Hughes presided....”
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“...of people at Ribe whom he him- self redeemed. He spent his strength and his money upon his people. ♦ * * Speaking of Ganjoni, his own station, Mr. Griffiths says : “ The work here goes on apace. There are splendid congregations, the school has 74 scholars, there is a teachers’ and a Bible class, and five candidates waiting for baptism. Praise God for his goodness to us.” CHINA. In a letter from Rev. W. E. Soothill to the Missionary Secretary, dated November 28th, 1896, he says: “ I am glad Mr. Stobie is coming soon. My heart sickens at the prospect of the next two years. What am I to do ? There is no such work in China so undermanned, and unless Free Methodists stir up and send me more men at once, they are going to lose.the grandest opportunity of their missionary existence. The fields opening out are immense and white to harvest.” * * * In a letter to the General Missionary Secretary, dated Ningpo, November 5th, Rev. Dr. Swallow reports that he had reached home after six weeks’ sojourn...”
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“...business of the committee was grave; East Africa and China were both considered at great length, urgent appeals having come from these stations for additional agents. The death of our beloved and honoured friend, Rev. T. H. Carthew increased the difficulties of the committee in a great degree. ♦ * * One member of the committee said, as the session was closing : “ This has been an epoch- making session.” A special sub-committee was re-appointed to consider the whole question of our foreign stations, and a finance sub-committee to go specially into the subject of finances. Reforms must be slow, but things are undoubtedly moving in the right direction. * ♦ * This is a time when our churches should extend to our missionary committee great confidence and generosity, and pray for them daily. Their task is ever heavy and grave; just now it is specially critical and complicated. God is blessing our work greatly on many of our stations. CHINA. Our honoured friend, Rev. Dr. Swallow, appeared before...”
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“...can only be in one place at a time. Everything that can be done to oblige will be done, but some of our friends will have to exercise the grace of cheerfulness where the] Missionary Secretary can- not grant their request. * * Rev. Wm. R. Stobie has safely arrived in Wen- chow. He reached Shanghai on New Year’s Day; he was met by Rev. J. W. Heywood and Rev. R. Woolfenden. His reception was very nearty. Mr. Stobie has gone to China full of the spirit of Missionary enthusiasm. He speaks of being “ most happily impressed ” by what he saw at our stations on arriving in China. * * * On 28th of February, Rev. Dr. Swallow preached at Bedminster Bristol. On the 2nd of March I received a short note from some one signing himself, “ Yours truly,” inclosing a P.O. for 10s., saying: “ After hearing Dr. Swallow at our Hebron Chapel on Sunday and Monday, speaking of the great need of funds for furn- ishing a medical hospital at Ningpo, I feel that I should l.ke to help, if only in a small degree.” We thank...”
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“...LETTERS EROM CHINA. 55 He has been ordered home by the doctor, and arrived at Burton on the 3rd inst. We are glad to say he is much better, but not fit at present for deputation work. He is a man of a brave spirit; may the good hand of God rest graciously on him in his hour of need. EXAMPLES TO BE FOLLOWED. On March 2nd Rev. A. Crombie, London, wrote to me, saying:—“ I have pleasure in enclosing the cheque for £100 as the donation referred to in my telegram. The donor is only to be known as *D.E.’ ” The subscription is in lieu of a subscrip- scription discontinued some years ago, with interest. We are much obliged to the donor, and also to our friend, Rev. A. Crombie. We much need the money! A few £100 subscribers, or £50 sub- scribers, would greatly help our missions! To •obey Christ as instruments in saving the world, is surely the noblest work in which any can engage. # Oua friend, Mr. G. H. Andrews, Mansfield, sends us a most interesting account of a Miss Muriel Stephens, who has collected...”
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“...56 LETTERS FROM CHINA. dence. At this moment it is no exaggeration to say that we could reach the sympathies of a great number of this class, and bring many intelligent men into our midst if my hands were freer for this purpose, and, if a man, a preacher moderately versed in science were sent out to help me. The Eulers of this wide district have recently been putting out feelers with a view to obtaining our help in starting a local School of Science, but un- less they put full powers in our hands I cannot and how their ignorance often brings them into contempt. They need teaching, they must be taught, but how is it to be done so short-handed as I am ? (b). Our regular native ministers, too, are insufficient in number, and half of those we have are, through lack of training, ill equipped for the office they fill. I must make a selection of half a dozen more, and to train them is a work of the first necessity. Chinese School, Wenchow. encourage them. A system of teaching which would shut...”
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“...JOTTINGS PROM A MISSIONARY’S JOURNAL. 57 marked red are our own. The black spots are some of the larger villages into which the light of the Gospel has not yet pierced. This map repre- sents a population of two million souls. Please dili- gently note that statement, at least two million souls. While rendering all honour to our good friends of the China Inland Mission here, I venture to say that Free Methodism has a claim to at least one million of this population. I do not think you w:ll blame me if I say that I considei” the greater part of this field is pre-eminently ours. For I am con- vinced that at this juncture we have—you have— the future of this great district practically at our disposal. How long this will remain so I cannot foresee. The C. I. M. are about to increase their staff, and rumours are abroad that another power- ful society is casting longing eyes on this neigh- bourhood. I can, however, foresee that if Free Methodists will at this our opportunity send more helpers,...”