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“...General Missionary Secretary’s Notes, 5, 24, 35, 53, 69, 84, 102, 113, In the Land of Darkness. By William Yates, Chapter 1. The Brooding Storm - Fire and Sword - a - N ») te 3. The Governor’s Yamen = - » » 4 A Timely Rescue ~- - 5 5. A Strange Coincidence - 3 6. A Happy Reunion - - Ivydene. By Nellie Lupton - - - - Ladies’ Missionary Auxiliaries - ‘23, 67, 133, Leigh, The Late W. J. - - = - e Letter from China. By W. R. Stobie - - Literary Notices - By Aly OSjub24, eb 545 “Jamaica United Methodist Magazine” - ~ Maple Grove: A True Story of Christian ‘Persecution in China. By J. W. Heywood. Chapter 1. Fung Ling - - = is 2. An Anonymous Placard - nS 3. An Epoch = pone Pro- clamation - - 5 4. The Second Persecution - AA 5. Modes of Chinese Official Investigation = ns 6. A Peep Inside a Chinese Court of Justice = - - 5 7. The Release and Re-arrest of Ding Ngoe - - = 8. Settlement of the Case - 9. Faith and Works - - Marks of priate: in the Days of Good Queen Victoria. By John...”
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“...A Somali Man - - - - Bazaar, Mombasa -- - - Bridge of Boats, Ningpo - - Christian Natives, East Africa China Missionaries and their Wives China Missionaries and Circuit tendents - = = - Fetching Water, Ribe- - - Galla Woman - - - - Grave of the Houghtons - - Group of Pokomo Girls - “ In the Land of Darkness, 10, Kinyika Hut - - - - Ladies’ Missionary Picnic 1 Lamu - - - - - Mission Group, Ribe - = Missionaries in Jewish Russia - New Church, Mazeras- - - Superin- , 40, 146 58 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. Ningpo Preachers’ - - - Pokomo Woman - - if 5 Portraits : J. H. Phillipson Wm. E. Soothill - 5 - - Mrs. Stobie - - - - Mr. and Mrs. Ormerod - - Matthew Shakala - - - Yasamine - - - - Mrs. R. M. Ormerod — - - W. H.C: Harris” - Me = John Watson, D.D. - - Harold Halliday = - - - Miss Bushell - - = i Rev. T. J. Cope - - The Martyr Crown of White Lily, 110, 120, 140, 156, 170, PAGE. nN nN “...”
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“...make Missionary Sunday a real and glorious occasion—a day of the Lord! CHINA DISTRESS FUND. We thank most sincerely all the friends who have responded to our appeal for £500. This sum has been contributed, and every penny of it will be needed. Not a few of our native con- verts have lost all, and will have to make-an absolutely new start in life, and but for the help which this special fund will give that new start would have been impossible. The blessing of those that were ready to perish will fall on those SECRETARY’S- NOTES. who have given to this fund; many have given, we have fullest proof, not out of their abundance, . but out of straitened means. What has been done has greatly cheered the heart both of Mr. Soothill and Mr. Stobie. DR. SWALLOW. In a letter to hand, our good friend says: “The American unmarried ladies are not allowed to return to their Mission work until conditions of peace between China and the Allied Powers are signed. Our ladies keep to their work, and are...”
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“.... THE LAND OF DARKNESS, THE LAND OF DARKNESS. lunch, he had gone the rounds of his hospital, and now, at the last, when the day’s work was finally done, he was enjoying a well-earned rest. L ih A Story of Missionary Peril in China. BY WILLIAM YATES. Ten.years before, he had left his dear old ances- tral home, in a quiet midland town in far-away aH CHAPTER 1 “THE BROODING STORM.” England, at the call of the Christ, in order that AE ¥ £ iN care: ty + BAY Le he might carry healing to the bodies and _salva- tion to the souls of the teeming’ thousands: who crowded together in this busy city of Woosung, and, as. he lounged there in the cool of that summer a] RANK MARTYN lazily sat in his little evening, his thoughts, as they often did, went ‘l- “dén.? as he loved to call it, tired out back along the vista of the past, and, for the with a heavy day’s work, and quietly thousandth time, he pictured in his mind’s eye the ruminating ‘over the strange details days of his childhood ; the...”
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“...hard at the language and literature, living his life almost exclusively among the people, visiting their afflicted homes, passing thousands cf patients through his hands in the course of the year, and making himself conversant with the lives and views of the multitude, and speaking the local vernacular like a native. So absorbed had he been in these studies, that, year by year, that growing likeness to the Oriental, so observable in the features of those who have long lived and ‘laboured in China, grew upon him, much to his amusement, so that, at times, just for a welcome break in the monotony of his life, he would sally forth among the people, and everywhere be taken as one of themselves. To mix thus with the people upon equal terms, to discuss provincial politics with them in the streets or tea-houses, and to listen to their strange and childish views regarding the outside world, was almost the only amusement he allowed himself, in which he was ever ably assisted by his clever and devoted...”
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“...that has given it power to be. We who read the Bible every day must rejoice at the work of the British and Foreign Bibie Society. Over 5,047,792 copies of the world’s book were distributed in whole or in part—seed for harvests that shall be reaped. during the first haif of the coming century. Among those who reap in all parts of the world are Christian Endeavourers. Most pathetic and inspiring is the story of the heroine. Edith A. Coombs, a member at Carrs Lane, Birmingham, who went out to. China in 1897. Verv arduous she found the work. In on¢ of her last letters, says the Christian Endeavourer, these words occur: “I am glad I am where I am: the’ difficulties are greater than. I could have realized) but He that sent me is with me.” And now she is with Him, for on June 27th the mission premises were burned, and Miss Coombs perished in the burning building. Her associates in the mission were massacred next day. A native Christian who escaped says that she died in the effort to save a crippled...”
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“...| FEBRUARY. While the daffodils still waver Ere the jonquil gets its savour. —Alfred Austin. MAPLE GROVE. A True Story of Christian Persecution in China. BY J. W. HEYWOOD. CuHapteR [.—FuNG-LING. UNG-LING is the name of a Chinese village, with which every Free Methodist ought to be acquainted ; for, within its walls, a battle was fought between Truth and False- hood, with the result that Chris- tianity proved yictorious over the forces of heathenism. © On the side of Christianity were ranged a few illiterate farmers, members of the United Metho- dist Free Church Mission, Wenchow. On the oppressor’s side was power—literati and man- darins being allied in the cause of idolatry. But the cause of the lowly Galilean triumphed over the haughty bitterness and cunningly-devised schemes of the Scribes and Pharisees. “We are more than conquerors through Him who hath loved us.” For who that leans on His right arm, Was ever yet forsaken? What righteous cause can suffer...”
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“...magistracy, and of having more literati than any village which is under the jurisdiction of the Wenchow Hsien. Another but rather doubtful distinction is, that it is situated in the most unruly and independent district which the Wenchow Hsien has to govern. The people are of that type with whom #o determine a thing is equivalent zo doing it. The importance of most Chinese villages is generally estimated by the number of “ scholars ” that live within their boundaries. The literati are the gentry of China; and when it is known that Fung-Ling boasts of having over 200 of these gentry its importance will at once be manifest. Only sixty or seventy hold their degrees through having purchased them. The rest have, so far as is known, fairly won their honours in the examination hall. Fung-Ling has some reason for her pride, in that she has a Tsang Z—or advanced scholar—a. graduate of the third, or doctor’s, degree. This entitles the scholar to hold a government appointment. There are six M.A.’s and fifteen...”
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“...OUR THE SITUATION IN CHINA. It is difficult to write of the political situation in China, which seems to resemble the condition depicted in the first chapter of Genesis, “ without form, and void, and darkness on the face of the deep.” One day we learn that the foreign Powers are in concord, and on another that a deadlock has occurred. But, “as the Spirit of God moved on the face of the waters,” and brought primeval chaos to an end,'so we trust that God, in his good FOREIGN FIELD. story from the pen of the Rev. J. W. Heywood, of a bitter persecution in China. The events detailed occurred a few years ago, and were noticed at the time in the pages of the Missionary EcHo. But the story is so illustrative of the wrongs which native Christians have to endure in China that it was worthy of a fuller narration than has hitherto been given. As “there were heroes before Agamemnon,” so there were perse- cutors before the cruel “ Boxers ” commenced their NinGpo Pat aAchErs. ...”
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“...24 GENERAL MISSIONARY of the Openshaw branch, of which she is presi- dent. Mrs. Galpin having been kept at home by illness, Mrs. Swallow kindly spoke in her stead, and read to the audience thrilling passages from recent letters of Dr. Swallow. Miss Phythian read a paper, written by Mrs. Heywood, of China, on “Some urgent needs, and how they may be supplied.” She drew special attention to the need of native Bible women, and a training college for them. Mrs. Truscott Wood gave a brief report of the District L.M.A. work, and referred to the state of affairs in our mission field. Much in- terest was added to the meeting by songs and pianoforte music, contributed by members of the Openshaw branch. The collection was £2 ros. * * * = MANCHESTER SECOND, OXFORD STREET L.M.A. A meeting was held at Oxford SECRETARY’S NOTES. GENERAL MISSIONARY SECRETARY’S NOTES. EAST AFRICA. EV. W. G. HOWE.—Mr_ Howe re- ports himself in good health, and speaks cheerfully of the work on the Ribe station...”
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“...work much in our prayers. RETURN OF REV. W. E. SOOTHILL. Our friend has requested to be allowed to return to Wenchow at. an early date. It has been decided that he shall sail on rith of February. It is a brave thing to do, and we believe a right thing to do. May God’s hand be upon him, and keep him. : OUR URGENT WANTS FOR CHINA! We have made both public and private appeals for an additional medical missionary, and also an educationalist. These appeals have been en- forced by Mr. Soothill. We have, as yet, lad no response of a suitable kind. Will our friends. who are qualified—and there are many such—taie this appeal to heart? Hear the call as from Christ! CHINA DISTRESS FUND. This fund has now reached the noble sum of £679 17s. 2d. Hearty thanks to all. It has been decided to close the fund. CHILDREN OF THE BOOK. BY W. A. TODD. I.—Ovr oF THEIR POVERTY. my] I is said that vices and virtues are more quickly developed in time of struggle. This much is certain, that the self-sacrifice...”
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“...bear all burdens, ake the Master, doing: good. Though the work is rough and toilsome, shall have Almighty aid ; Then I will not be disheartened, Nor regret the choice I made. “Fear thou not, for I am with thee,” On this promise I will rest, Knowing He will guide and keep me, Give me always what is best. [ will work and pray right onward, For the heathen shall be won. When all nations bow before Him, May I hear the glad “ Well done.” THE LAND OF DARKNESS. A Story of Missionary Peril in China. BY WILLIAM YATES, ‘*\ Jand of darkness, as darkness itself; and of the shadow of death, without any order, and where the light is darkness.”—/od x. 22. CHAPTER I].—FIRE AND SWORD. HE ancient city of Woosung nestled in the midst of a wild, mountainous country, some two hundred and fifty li to the south and west of Pekin, and was the centre of a huge circle of social and political unrest. Secret societies were everywhere at work, undermining the cruel supre- macy of the ruling Manchus, while...”
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“...out the possibility of being present at every service, and resolve, by God’s help, to be there. Take a street or streets under the care of your C.E., and visit every house kindly, but frequently, until the Mission is over. Sing through the streets, grouping by arrange- ment with other societies in your locality, where the town is worked on the principle of centres. * * * The Missionary Committee should remember that one person dies every second without Christ— have never heard of Him. That in China 924,000 will die during this month; that during the same time 806,400 will pass away in India; that there are 240,000,000 heathen in the world. Be sure and arrange a bright. missionary meeting. s * * All should try to make the Rev. John Thornley’s dream of one million more total abstinence pledges become a reality. * * * He will gladly supply information concerning the great enterprise. “A Million More” temperance meeting might be arranged by your temperance committee. Mr. Thornley’s address...”
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“...our noble mis- sionary ? Rey. J. H. Phillipson.—News is to hand of the safe arrival of Mr. Phillipson at Ribe, but no news has yet reached us of his arrival at the Tana station. We hope he has arrived long ere this, Mr. Consterdine says: “You are quite right in assuming for him a hearty welcome. I do most earnestly pray that his health and strength may- be sufficient.” There is a passionate depth of meaning in these few words of which we at home x ‘can only have a dim conception. CHINA. The grey streaks of morning are appearing in this far-off and, of late, sorely ‘distressed and dis- turbed Empire....”
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“...Christian Persecution in China. BY J. W. HEYWOOD. Cuaptmr Iil.—An Epocu-makinc PRoc.iaA- MATION. HE words ‘of Mr. Soothill, that we ij had every expectation of peace and prosperity as the result of the settle- ment of this case, seemed destined to become more than realized by the issue of a proclamation in favour of Christianity by the Wenchow magistrate, shortly after the peaceful settlement referred to. This proclamation was declared by. H.B.M. Consul at Wenchow to be the best he had evér seen issued by any mandarin. As he had been Je ake ae GROVE. in China some twenty years, his testimony stamps the proclamation as being unique in its way, and of being a decided advance in favour of Chris- tianity by the mandarins. For this reason, and to illustrate by the light of subsequent events the worthlessness of mere proclamations, I give the following rough translation: “T make known unto you a matter. Treaties have been entered into between China and Western nations, and...”
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“...to believers. You who are believers, do not injustice to those who are not of the same faith. ‘Thus, constantly seek to promote mutual benefit. If there are those who do not seek to do this find them out, and charge them with their fault, and I will punish them. “VI. If there are those who seek anonymously to fabricate evil against others (Christians), they must be sought out, and their names be made known, so that they may be punished. At the present time China and Western nations are as one. But believers remain subjects of China, and ought to promote mutual peace. If such there be who do not this, I will punish them. “Thus, I have made known, one by one, the im- portant things, that you may know them and, know- ing, may fulfil your duties, so that I may not get angry. “Like as a father loves his son, so I love my people, and have specially made this effort—not fearing many words—so that I, in an especial manner, might make known unto you these impor- tant facts ; having to this end...”
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“...people began to search about for a reason which could be assigned as the cause of their anger and riotous behaviour, if the case were brought before the mandarins at Wenchow. At a representative gathering of the inhabitants of the village, the expedient of falsely accusing the Christians of taking out the eyes of idols was suggested and adopted. This led to further trouble, Monday being devoted to the spoiling of the six families who had refused to recant. They took away—it is not polite in China to use the word steal ; at least, so said one of the mandarins in this city—all the household goods, including the beds, the- clothes of the people, and even: the paper windows and light framework of the houses; the inhabitants seeking safety in flight. The names of the six Christians who thus suf- fered are: “Ding Ngoe, Ding Tsn, Ch'i Djiz, Zo Pu, Zie Vu, and Sa Nyie.” In this record it is not necessary to name the principal persons engaged in the riots. - It will be sufficient to state that...”
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“...and demanded with threats that the document of recantation should be signed by both Zie K’o and his wife. Comment is not necessary when it is known that the document of recantation was written by one of the literati, a man named T’sz Oe. The docu- ment was also placed in his keeping after the sig- natures had been affixed ; a wise proceeding on his part, as Chinese written characters betray the writer quite as much as English handwriting. THE LAND OF DARKNESS. A Story of Missionary Peril in China. BY. WILLIAM YATES. ‘‘A land of darkness, as datkness itself; and of the shadow of death, without any order, and where the light is as darkness.”—/oé x. 22. CuaprEeR III].—TuHE GOvERNOR’S YA-MEN. +}H SING would have urged his master to get as far away from Woosung as possible before daybreak, so as to lessen the chances of discovery and = capture, but Frank determined, be- fore deciding upon flight, to make an urgent appeal to the powers that be, and accordingly made for the Ya-men, and...”
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“...eve of Mr. Soothill’s departure for China the friends there arranged for a valedictory meeting, of which, from notes sup- plied by the General Missionary Secretary, I give the following brief report.—Ep. The valedictory service was held in Lecture Room, Herne Hill; the platform was beautifully decorated with. flowers. It was well attended—very well. It was, I think, under the auspices of the Y.P.C.E.S. Mr. John Akers took the chair; Rev. J. S. Hoc- kin led in prayer. Revs. Baxter and A. Crombie spoke, and spoke most feelingly. Re- freshments followed, and then the General Mis- sionary Secretary gave a short valedictory address, which was replied to by Mr. Soothill in very suit- able terms. Revs. H. Mann, C. H. Poppleton, W. Kaye Dunn, B.A., R. Noble, and H. S. Stephen- son were also present. A most impressive meeting closed with the doxology and singing of hymn, “ God be with you till we meet again.” The ship by which Mr. Soothill returns to China sailed from London on Monday, February...”
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“...many others which have taken place in the South Sea Islands, New Hebrides, New Zealand, and other countries inhabited by uncivi- lized savages. And not only among such; but, as every reader of missionary literature well knows, even among races that boast of a high civilization, such, for instance, as China, the attempt to introduce the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and lift them up to a higher spiritual level, is fraught with imminent danger to both life and limb. Perhaps we could have no better illustration of the latter, than in the account given of what occurred to Dr. Griffith John, the celebrated Chinese missionary, and Dr. Mackenzie during a visit they paid to the village of Hiau-Kau, in China: The journey, we are told, was taken at the instance of a convert named Wei, a cultivated and well-to-do Chinaman, who had made occa- sional visits to Hankow, and had become a de- voted Christian. Wei had not only joined the Church himself at Hankow, but his heart yearned for the spiritual well-being...”