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“...necessary articles, amounting to 1131. 3s. Id. which came very conveniently, as those which from time to time had been supplied by the Directors, still remained at New South Wales, for want of an opportunity of forwarding them. From the measures which the Directors have taken, they have reason to expect that these articles, as well as their letters, would reach them ere long. They have lately been favoured with a letter from the Rev. Mr. Marsden, for whose numerous and important services to this Mission, they are under the greatest obligations. The intelligence it contains is of a more encouraging nature than they have received from the Missionaries themselves, and is in substance as follows:—The foundation for the introduction of the Gospel amongst the na- tives of the South Sea Islands will eventually be laid in New South Wales.—Tne natives embrace every opportunity of visiting this country. “ I have used,” says Mr. M. “my interest to have them treated well—they seem very anxious to learn...”
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“...TO THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY. 5 suggested by the Brethren; and to regulate the future concerns of this Mission, by a more com- prehensive and accurate view of circumstances than can at present he taken. In the mean time, they bear these much-tried Brethren most affec- tionately on their hearts, and will continue to ad- minister to their convenience and comfort as op- portunities may occur. NORTH AMERICA. Although the labours of the Brethren, the Rev. Air. Hillyard at Newfoundland, and the Rev. Mr. Pidgeon at New Carlisle and Restigouche, in New Brunswick, may not he considered as essential or prominent parts of the system of missionary exer- tions; yet the Directors have annually noticed these stations, and the preaching of the Gospel which is there continued, under the patronage of this Society. The latest accounts from Mr. Hillyard are very satisfactory to the Directors, as they evince his diligence and activity in the good work in which he is engaged. Mr. Il's, principal station was at...”
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“...TS -REPORT OP THE DIRECTORS vours of our Brethren to spread the savour of our dear Redeemer’s name among the Heathen Nations. The Brethren Vanderkemp and Read were turning their attention to the important Island of Madagascar, or to the kingdom of Mo- zambique. One of the natives of the latter of these places, who was converted to God by the ministry of Mr. Vos, has been redeemed by this Society, and placed under a course of instruction to qualify him to accompany such a mission.— The Directors having furnished a competent sup- ply for the colony itself, have with great satisfac- tion encouraged the attempt to be made at one or both of those places; but they are doubtful whether Dr. Vanderkemp will feel it to be his duty to engage in this service, as they have sug- gested to his consideration another sphere of ac- tion of still greater importance, of which some notice will be taken in a subsequent part of this report. The Directors have embraced the first op- portunity of placing their...”
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“...TO THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY. 17 and Desgranges, are due also to the Brother Rin- geltaube, their companion in the Mission, to the period of their separation at Tranquebar. What further relates to him, exclusively, we now pro- ceed briefly to narrate. In h s letters and journal are contained intelli- gence, both of general importance, as it relates to natural history, and the geographical delineation of the boundaries of the different languages, or dialects, and also of particular interest in a reli- gious view, from the statement which he gives of the exertions that have already been made by Mis- sionaries from the Roman and the Lutheran churches. He speaks with becoming gratitude, of the protection which the government in India affords to the endeavours of sincere Missionaries; and the assistance which, in some cases, they have actually afforded:—He expresses the persuasion, that a still more decided patronage of them, would have the most beneficial influence on its interests. Tracing the...”
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“...The voice of an approving Providence calls upon you hi particular, not to let the favourable mo- ment be lost. It is also the call of thousands and of millions of poor Heathens, to stretch out the hand of mercy for their deliverance. W ere the Christians in Great Britain to behold the gross superstition, and complicated misery of the Heathen in this country, they would be roused to such strenuous exertions as were never made before.” CEYLON. The Directors now proceed to give an account of the Mission to the Island of Ceylon, committed to the superintendance of their much valued Brother the Rev. Mr. Vos, assisted by Mr. Ehr- hardt, and Mr. and Mrs. Palm. They must also include some notice of Mr. William Read, who accompanied them from the Cape of Good Hope, with the approbation of Mr. Vos, and though not yet taken into full connection with the Society, as one of its authorised Missionaries, will, they hope, conduct himself so satisfactorily as to induce them in due time to recognise his relation...”
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“...Lord; and it is by at- tending to the great acts of his providence among the nations of the earth, that we receive the safest and most valuable intimations for the prosecution of Missionary objects. CHINA. In their last report, the Directors announced their intention of sending three or four Mis- sionaries to Prince of Wales’ Island, as a mea- sure preparatory to a Mission to some part of the Chinese empire, if the providence of God should hereafter open their way thither. They stated also, their desire to connect with this great object some collateral ones, especially the circula- tion of religious tracts, and probably a Mission to some of the Malay nations. For these purposes, two of their accepted Missionaries have been se- lected, and for some time past have been em- ployed in the study of the language, in which they have till lately been assisted by a native of China, now in London ; and as it also appears, that an acquaintance with some branches of the mathematics, and with the medical...”
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“...TO THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY. 25 nation is known to attach to age, it has ap- peared to them very desirable that an elder Chris- tian should accompany this Mission. Feeling its transcendant importance, their attention has been naturally directed towards their highly respected and experienced Missionary, the Rev. Dr. Vander- kemp. They have conceived it to be probable that the ample supply which has been sent to Africa, may render it desirable that he should re- move to some new station. This subject they have therefore recommended to his consideration, and requested him to deter- mine thereon according to his own views of the Divine will respecting him. Towards the end of the present year it is probable that those who are to proceed front England, will embark for Prince of Wales’ Island, where there is a consi- derable number of Chinese, and where it is ex- pected that they will find an opportunity of at- taining a competent knowledge of the Chinese language, after which it is intended that...”
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“...TO THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY. 27 nese language are to be found, of which our Mis- sionaries will be able to avail themselves, should thev be disappointed in this respect at Prince of Wales’ Island. MISSION TO THE JEWS. Having stated the transactions of the Society in relation to the heathen world, the Directors now proceed to give an account of the humble attempt which they have made to introduce the Christian Ministry anwng the Jews. This is a measure which wTas referred to in the last report, and at that time the Directors expressed their earnest hope that its prosperity and success might lie with great wreight on the hearts of Christians. In the month of Jnlv last, the Rev. Mr. Frey, who had been three years in the Missionary Seminary at Gosport, opened his course of lectures to the posterity of Abraham at Jewry Street Chapel; the Rev. Mr. Ball and congre- gation having very kindly accommodated the So- ciety therewith. These lectures he proposed should consist principally of an explanation...”
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“...MISSIONARY STATIONS. OTAHEITE. Rev. John Jefferson, John Eyre and Wife, Benjamin Bicknell, Henry Nott, William Henry and Wife, William Shelley and Wife, John Davies, James Elder, James Hayward, William Scott, Samuel Tessier, Charles Wilson, and John Youl. PORT JACKSON. Rowland Hassell, John Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Crook. Mr. Gregory Warner sailed in December 1805, in the Sinclair, Captain Jackson, for New South Wales, with a view to join the Mission at Otaheite. SOUTH AFRICA. Bethelsdorp.—Rev. Dr. Vanderkemp, and James Read.— These two Missionaries, returned to the Cape in May last j and were succeeded by Messrs. Ulbricht, and Tronip. Zak River—Mr. and Mrs. Kicherer—Mr. and Mrs. Vos. Orange Rivi k.—Mr. John Anderson and Mr. Kramer. Stellenbosch.—Mr. Bekkar. Namaquas.—Christopher and Austin Albrecht; and Mr. Sy- denfaden, who is connected with the Dutch Society. INDIA. Visigapatam.—George Cran and Augustus Desgranges. Rev. Mr. Ringeltaube remains at Tranquebar, waiting for an op- portunity...”
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“...to bring them to the knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ, whom he hath sent, which is eternal life. Hundreds of millions in the different parts of the globe know nothing of these things, and for the lack of this knowledge they perish. To suppose any can be saved without this knowledge, “certainly, (as one justly ob- serves) neither the promises of a Saviour, nor the cove- nant made with him as mediator, nor his instructions to his Apostles, nor their manner of executing their com- mission, nor their language concerning the Gentiles, give the smallest countenance to such a sentiment; but they always spake and acted as if conversion to God by Jesus Christ was absolutely necessary, in order that any of the human race should be saved.”* Through the tender mercies of our God we are not without our signs and tokens for good. Whilst the na- tions are distressed with perplexity, whilst the princes of the earth are meditating destruction, “the princes of the people are gathered together...”
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“...LIST OF DISBURSEMENTS MADE ON ACCOUNT OF THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY. Frotn 1st June 1805, to 1st June 1806. «£. s. OTAHEITE. Sundry Disbursements for the support of the Mission to this Island - ... 602 15 MISSIONS TO SOUTH AFRICA. Expended on account of these Missions - - 1370 19 MISSIONS TO INDIA AND CEYLON. Amount of Expenditure on account of these Missions - 1105 0 MISSIONS TO NORTH AMERICA. Disbursed on account of these Missions • - 78 18 CHINA. Expended in preparations for a Mission to this Empire ----- 290 18 THE JEWS. Expended on their account - . . 227 0 GOSPORT SEMINARY. Disbursed for the support of this Establishment - 5S2 0 EDINBURGH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. For advances made by if on account of this Society - 110 2 Rev. Mr. Burder, Secretary to the Society, disbursed by him on its account, as per Bills received - 137 7 4305 3 A 4 6 10 0 ! 11 6 10 8 8...”