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“...foreign clime, 1 know, in part, what would be their answer to the question: they would say, “ The God of Jacob has wonderfully dis- played the power of his own gracious and mighty arm, enabling the worm Jacob to thresh lofty mountains, ' to overcome obstacles that appeared insurmountable, and enemies that seemed invincible.” Could we hence, and now, conyerse with the spirits of saints made perfect, what would they say? What answer, think ye, should we have from those very faithful and laborious Mission- aries, Eliot, Brainerd, Schwartz, Vanderkemp, and such servants of Christ? Were we able to converse this day with the zealous Whitfield, who, about fifty years ago, preached with such heavenly light and fervour in this place, might we not anticipate his unequivocal answer to the question? And, ye godly, faithful, and zealous ; Reformers, with all the noble army of Martyrs; ye, also, the countless myriads of Christian Ministers, and true Christians, who have fought the good fight, and finished...”
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“...and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. : And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast com- : manded, and yet there is room ;” (verses 21, 22.) These | words seem to show us the sending of the Gospel, with the great and speedy spread thereof, among the Gentiles, , or among many heathenish and idolatrous nations. Of . this spread of it we have, by the great goodness of our | God, heard, read, and seen something. But is the com- | mission to be still extended, greatly extended, and made more effectual? So it appears; and blessed be our gra- cious God, for this declaration of his gracious good- | will. Consider the next verse; and does it not remain yet to be fulfilled? “ The Lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges ;” that is, to the very | numerous, and still more distant and miserable objects, or outcasts, that are yet to be found, out of the visible church, and in all the desolate and benighted corners...”
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“...12 THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTIANITY, plation, on occurrences simply incidental, and by relations extremely remote. An expression of pious and grateful regard, instantly suggested to bis mind the universal diffusion of his doctrine ; and he pronounced: “ Where- soever this Gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, which this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.” The success of his disciples ine : very limited and: temporary mission, bore him onward to a period: yet in advance: “ [saw Satan, as lightning, fall from heaven.” The request of a few pious Greeks for personal intercourse with him, appeared, in: his view, the first fruits of that harvest, of which we are still expecting the fulness. “ Now,” he exclaimed in holy rapture, “ Now, is the Son of man glorified.” In a word, antici- pating this glory which should follow, he endured the cross, despising the shame :—“ And I,” said he, “ if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.” This example...”
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“...PLAN OF THE SOCIETY. factors of £100 or more, may attend,sif they please, with the Directors, at any of the monthly meetings. On any emergency the Directors shall call a general meeting of the Society, to whom their arrangements shall be submitted: nor shall they enter upon a new mission till they obtain the general concurrence. VI. Tur Funps—Arising from donations, legacies, subscrip- tions, collections, &c. shall be lodged, as soon as collected, in the hands of the Treasurer. The Directors shall place in the ~~ funds all monies so paid, whenever they exceed £300, until they are required for the use of the mission; excepting it appears to them prejudicial to the interests of the Society. VII. Sataries.—The Secretary shall receive such a salary as the Directors may appoint; but the Directors themselves shall transact the business of the Society without any emolument. At the annual meeting, held the 12th of May, 1814, Resolved, That a copy of the Fundamental Pensiple, adopted at the...”
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“...assiduity of attention which it is practicable for them to afford; and they trust that the Report which they have now the satis- faction to present, will evince that neither your contri- butions nor their endeavours have been altogether in vain. | SOUTH SEA ISLANDS. Tue Mission first undertaken by this Society naturally | claims the first place in oar Annual Report; and the Direc- | tors are happy to say that the aspect of our affairs in the Islands of the South Sea becomes more and more checring. In our last Report it was stated that the regular congre- | ‘gation at Eimeo consisted of 300 persons, and that the number of those who attended the school was nearly the same; but from the last letter received from the Mission- aries, dated September 6, 1815, it appears that the number B...”
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“...they may acquire habits of industry, and advance in civilization, no Jess necessary for their moral be- | nefit than their temporal comfort, have agreed to send out a person qualified to teach them how to avail themselves of | the natural productions of their soil; by which both the natives, and the families of the Missionaries, now fast increa- | sing, may be employed and supported, and the expenditure | of the Society on account of this Mission be reduced. 3 This becomes more than ever necessary on account of the expected extension of the South Sea Mission; for the brethren at Eimeo tell us that ‘‘the circumstances of the natives in several of these islands call for the establishment of three or four missionary stations, including as many large B2...”
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“...4 TWENTY-THIRD REPORT OF schools,” By the co-operation of the Missionaries lately sent out, and that accession which may be hoped for from some of the converted natives, this very desirable object will, we trust, be shortly attained. The Directors cannot refrain from inviting all their brethren of this Society, to anite with them in grateful admiration of the grace of God, so eminently displayed in the Otaheitan Mission. When the hopes of all were nearly exhausted, and when some unfriendly voices loudly pro- claimed that the Mission was abandoned—then it pleased God to arise and help us; and thas to evince to the whole Christian world, that the excellency of the power by which the change was effected was solely divine: then it was that in the district where the Missionaries resided, the principat priest openly renounced heathenism, publicly committed his idol to the flames, and united himself to our Christian friends: others followed his example, both in Eimeo and Otaheite; morais were...”
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“...they have reason to fear that the despatch may have failed, by the loss of a vessel coming from Port Jackson. - We are concerned to hear of the death of Mr. Shelley, formerly a Missionary at Otaheite, and who has since traded from Port Jackson among the Southern Islands. He was particularly acquainted with the chiefs of Tonga- taboo, among whom it was his earnest desire to establish a mission, and to which he would have lent his aid. The Di- rectors were disposed to encourage the design, and wrote to him to that effect; but death has puta period to his efforts for that purpose.* ———— CHINA. WueEn the Mission to this great empire was first con- templated by our Society, no sanguine hopes were enter- * since this Report was made to the Society, the Rev. Williain Cowper, one of the Chaplains of New South Wales, has had the good-...”
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“...events will finally remove the obstacles which at present impede the full and : free diffusion of the truths of revelation in China. These obstacles have lately been increased by the unsettled state of political affairs in that country, and the jealousy enter- tained of all religious efforts. This has rendered it neces- sary to proceed with great caution and prudence,—qualities, in most cases, no less necessary than promptitude and zeal; - and the Society, cannot but be thankful that, in a mission of so arduous a nature as that in China, their Missonary has combined these qualities in an eminent measure. The letters received during the last year, detail various and new difficulties with which Mr. Morrison has had to contend, and which have impeded in no small degree, the execution of bis purposes. He has, however, commenced new and large editions of the Chinese New Testament, — both in octavo and duodecimo, which will probably be executed at Malacca rather than at Canton. Mr. M. is enabled...”
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“...look to heaven for a blessing.” It ought to be recorded, to the honour of our American brethren, that through the good offices of two of our foreign Directors, Mr. Bethune of New York, and Mr. Railston of Philadelphia, the sum of £400. sterling was collected in the United States, in aid of translating the Scriptures into the Chinese, and transmitted to Mr. Morrison, at Canton. Closely connected with this Mission is that at MALACCA. Mr. Milne informs us, that the wishes of Mr. Morrison, of himself, and of the Society, respecting the formation of a settlement for the Extra Ganges Mission, have been in a good measure accomplished. * This work will be comprised in four or five quarto volumes, price to Subscribers half a guinea each part. The whole work not to exceed Ten Guineas. Subscriptions received by Black and Co. Leadenhall Street ; and at the Missionary Rooms. : NV. B.-A Second Number has arrived since this Report was made-to the So- ciety. . A letter has since arrived, stating that...”
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“...September last, when both Mrs. Lee and himself were seriously ill; so that it was feared a voyage to England must be tried as the Jast resource for the recovery of their health. Mr. Lee however, unwilling, if it could possibly be avoided, to quit the scene of his labours, was resolved to proceed to Berhampore, a populous town, about 20 miles from Ganjam, and there abide, if his health would permit, in order to form schools among the natives, and endeayour to render it a branch of the Ganjam mission. Mr. Lee, being at Madras when the Moira arrived, had an opportunity of meeting with Mr, Mead and Mr. Render, whose intention was to settle in Travancore, as assistants to Mr. Ringletaube, who, on their arrival, found he had left that station. Before, however, it was possible for the Di- rectors to know that the station was vacated, they sent out Mr. Mead and Mr. Render, in order to assist Mr. Ringle- taube; or, in case of his removal, which they had some reason to apprehend, to officiate in...”
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“...children is considerably increased, and a far greater number of persons attend the preaching of the gospel. ‘The scholars daily and publicly repeat their catechism, which attracts the attention of many. Another school is also supported in the neighbourhood. In September, 1815, Mr. Dawson joined the mission at Vizigapatam, to the great joy of Mr. Pritchett, who much needed his assistance, Mr. Gordon having been so grievously afflicted with a liver complaint, as to oblige him to withdraw from his labours, at least for the present, and take repeated voyages for the recovery of his health. Mr. and Mrs. Dawson were, when he wrote, in perfect health, and we trust will prove valuable acquisitions to this mission. BELLARY. The letters received from this station are very encou- raging. Great numbers of the native heathen, from the surrounding country, call on the Missionaries to make en- quiry about “‘ this new way ;” and some of them appear to have received serious impressions :. but the fear of losing...”
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“...use of a Press, which they humbly. trust that the authorities in India, convinced of their integrity, and prudence, and of the utility of their endeayours, will grant them.’ They are also proceeding in the great work of trans- lating’ the Scriptures inte the Canaara language ; but, through the illness of their Moonshee, they haye not, been able to make’ the progress which they desire...) » _ SURAT." a 78 In our last Report we had the pleasure to announce the commencement of this long-intended mission, by our valued brethren Skinner and Fyvie. The latter was, in.a short time after his arrival, seized by an illnéss ‘so violent as to threaten the immediate termination of his life and, labours ; but on his removal to Bombay, and by the blessing of God on the medical attention of Dr. Ogilvie, to whom the Direc- tors wish to express ‘their grateful acknowledgments, he was happily restored, and enabled, with’ Mrs.F; to return to Surat, and proceéd in his missionary work.» The city of Surat; which...”
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“...anxiously desirous of more assistance ; “ We live,” say they ‘in one:of the most populous regions in the world, and O how affecting is it te behold thousands and tens of thousands of immortal souls daily worshipping the work of their own hands; for the people are wholly given to idolatry.” Beside the city of Surat, the Mission- aries have their eye on two places north of it, Baroach.on the Narbuddah, and Cambay at the upper end of the gulf: each of these places requires two Missionaries at least. O that the great Lord of the harvest: may thrust forth many more able labourers into his vineyard ! The Directors, fully convinced of the necessity of strengthening this mission, have just despatched, on board the Asia for Bombay, Mr. Donaldson, one of their Students at Gosport (with Mrs. D.) and hope ere long to augment the ‘number of labourers in this most important station. -u ion + pMAURITIUS, or Istz or France.” | «The last. accounts from Mr, Le: Brun are very anima- ting’; his: schools have...”
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“...22 TWENTY-THIRD REPORT OF STELLENBOSCH, (Twenty-six miles north-east of Cape Town. ) The ministry of the Gospel in this place, by Mr. Bakker, is still accompanied with the Divine blessing; and the people, grateful for the privileges they enjoy, are generous: in their contributions, not only for the support of this: Mission, but also for the extension of the gospel in other places ; as a proof of which, they have paid, in the course of the last year, to our agent at the Cape, the sum of 400 rix-dollars. CALEDON, (About 120 miles east of Cape Town.) Mr. Seidenfaden and Mr. Wimmer, the Missionaries at this place, report, that the preaching. of the Gospel is attended by the powerful influence of the Holy Spirit. So many are enquiring, ‘‘ what shall we do to be saved?” that much of their time is occupied in conversing with them. The church consists of 67 adult persons; and there were many candidates for baptism. Mr. Seidenfaden says, that his house, in which he preaches, though spacious,...”
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“...THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY. - 23 HIGH KRALL, (In the District of George, about 300 miles east of the Cape. ) Mr, Pacalt gives us a favourable account of the state of his mission. About three hundred persons are attached to the settlement, but cannot attend constantly, on account of their scattered situation, and various employments. Twenty- two converted natives, among whom was a man nearly 100 years of age, have been baptized, and others appear to be seriously concerned about religion. A school is supported, in which many receive daily instruction, The progress of civilization is very encouraging.
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“...Mr. Williams and Tzatzoo, who returned to Bethelsdorp =~ to procure necessary articles for their intended settlement, removed to Caffraria in the month of June; and we have the satisfaction to learn, that they were received in the most friendly manner; that the Caflres appear to be very desirous. of religious instruction, and that already some pleasing indications of success have been observed. Mr. Ulbricht, a Missionary of experience, intended soon to follow them, his heart being set on that mission; but we have not yet received information of his having done so. It may be feared, that want of health detained him, GRACE HILL, Formerly called Thornberg, in the country of the Wild Bushmen, about five days journey north of Graaff Reinet. Mr. Read, who visited this new station on his way to Lattakoo, among some of the wildest and most uncivilized E2 ;...”
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“...people in search of them, and to inyite them to come among us, and a few have complied.” Mr. Sass has judged it expedient to remove his residence to the north side of the Great River, where he finds a great number of Bushmen. Mr. S. has lately entered into the marriage relation with Caatje, a daughter of Paul Engelbrecht, who some time ago was chosen chief of the Orlams. JOURNIES TO LATTAKOO. It may be proper here to observe that some of the bre- thren, who, were designated to commence a mission at Lattakoo, having proceeded on their way as far as Griqua Town, continued there for some time, waiting for the ex~ pected arrival of Mr. Read, who intended to accompany them. But being impatient to make a beginning, and having received information from Lattakoo faveurable to their wishes, determined themselves to make the attempt. Accordingly, on the 7th of February, 1816, Messrs. Evans, Hamilton, and Corner, accompanied by Captain A, Kok, Hendrick, Kruisman, Masson, and G. Kok, left Griqua...”
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“...THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY. a wiseries, cry for the success of the Lattakoo mission. I encourages me, amidst the difficulties that have occurred, : that the old lion would not roar as he has done, if his king- dom were not about to sustain a severe shock.” Mr. Read, when about to commence his journey to Lattakoo, says, ‘‘I always considered this mission to Lat- takoo as a very serious undertaking. ‘The man who goes there must go with his life in his hand; for there Satan reigns without controul, and to dethrone him requires nothing less than divine power.” Mr. R. however, was not intimidated with the subject, but says in his dast letter, “If the Lord permit me to date my next letter to you from Lattakoo, I shall be ready to say with Simeon of old, ‘ Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace.” ) BETHANY, : Formerly called Klip Fountain, in Namaqualand, (about two days journey north of the Great River.) It will be recollected that Mr. Schmelen, who on his return from a journey to...”
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“...Auxiliary Societies, both in town and country, we also tender our grateful acknowledgments, for their generous, and in some instances, princely contributions ; our obligations to our Female Friends, for their influence, activity and liberality in the auxiliary supplies they have afforded, are unspeakably great; and we cannot but notice with feelings of peculiar and parental affection, the offerings of our pious youth—our Juvenile Societies—among whom we descry the future Subscribers, Directors, and Mission- aries of the rising generation, who shall succeed the present race, and far exceed us, we hope, in their efforts, and in their success ; but language cannot express the delight and gratitude of our souls in beholding the zeal of the Auxiliary Societies, who must certainly be accounted the ‘sheet anchor” of our Institution. :...”