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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.
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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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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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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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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
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