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RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE,

MISSIONS OF THE UNITED
BRETHREN.

(Concluded from p.198.)

THE only part of the recent accounts of the Missions of the United Brethren, to which we have not already adverted, is that which relates to their settlements near the CAPE OF GOOD HOPE. We shall proceed to give our readers a brief view of their state and progress.

I. Gnadenthal.

July 3, 1811.-"A woman came to us and requested leave to live in the settlement. She was extremely eager in her applica. tion, and said that her only motive was to hear and believe the word of God. Her native place was in the suow-mountains, on the Caffre frontier. She was informed, that we wished her well to consider what she professed, as we required of all those people, who asked leave to live here, that their behaviour should be, in every respect, correct, and that they should leave off all their old heathenish customs, otherwise we should immediately send them away. On the contrary, if she lived at a farm, she would enjoy more liberty, and might live as she pleased. She answered with earnestness:

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No, Baas, I seek not to have liberty to sin, as I might in other places; I only desire to have that liberty which Jesus allows." We assured her, how much we wished that she also might be truly converted to Jesus, and that, therefore, we should permit her to live upon our land, on trial.”

Sept. 18.-" A Hottentot Captain, called Moses, left us, after an agreeable visit of two days. His kraal, or village, is in the neighbourhood of Swellendam. He is likewise captain of the Hottentots on the Schlau. gen, or Serpent's River. Some years ago he lived here, and we entertained good hopes of his conversion; but he was obliged to return, and re-assume his station as captain. In his kraal, there are several persons who formerly lived at Gnadenthal, and among them a woman, who had learnt to read at our school. She has taught several children in that place, and we therefore gave the captain some Spelling-books and Testaments, to give to such as might distinguish themselves by their diligeuce, for which he was very thankful. He was much affected at taking leave, and said, Dear teachers, do not forget me! I am sinful in soul and body, and have many wicked thoughts; bat God knows that I do not

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like to be a slave to sin. I still feel a love to Jesus and to you, and pray that teachers may soon come to my kraal.' This his wish has been lately fulfilled, some English and Dutch Missionaries having settled there."

Dec. 15.-"The celebration of the Christmas season was distinguished by a heartfelt sense of the infinite love of our Creator, in becoming man to redeem us from sin and curse. A large company of strangers, from far and near, joined us or this joyful occasion. A still more numerous party of visitors arrived on the 31st. We had above twenty waggons standing in our place; besides which, great numbers came on horseback and on foot. The good order observed by all was such, as we could hardly have expected in so large an assembly. We concluded the year with prayer and praise, and experienced the precious presence of our Saviour in this congregation, in a manner not to be described in words. The many strangers present joined us in giving glory to the God of all grace, whose mercies to us, in the year past, have been daily new; and in devoting ourselves unto him who loved us, and gave himself for us, that we should for ever be his own.

"Our congregation consists, at the close of the year, of 769 members, of whom 223 are communicants; 113 baptized, but not yet partakers of the Lord's Supper; 69 'candidates for the communion, and 106 for baptism; and 258 baptized children. In 208 houses in this settlement, dwell 993 persons: 51 more than at the close of 1810. In the year past, 141 persons have been baptized, 47 admitted to the communion, 16 received into the congregation, 62 new people came to live on our land, and 30 departed this life."

Feb. 14, 1812.-" Mr. W. who had been with us on a visit, left us. During his stay with us he had the misfortune to be stung by a very venomous spider; but was relieved by one of those persons living here who understand the art of extracting poison. He was so thankful to his physician for his recovery, that he forgave him a debt of upwards of twenty dollars, which he had long

owed him.

"19th. We distributed among our people some articles of clothing, sent as a present to them from some benevolent friends in England. The expressions of gratitude, which we heard on this occasion, were so fervent, that had the worthy benefactors been present, they would have rejoiced to perceive how welcome and truly useful to these poor people their gifts have been.

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can I do to show my thankfulness! I will pray for them daily, that the Lord may richly reward them for thinking of as poor Hottentots.'

"Another said: What kindness is this! First our dear friends think of our poor souls, and send us teachers; and then they provide for our bodies, and send us clothing. I shall never see them in this world; but I hope I shall see them at the feet of Jesus in heaven, and there thank them for their love.'

"This most acceptable present consisted of a piece of blue striped cotton, another of white callico, and a large piece of green baize, upwards of fifty ells long, by which 43 poor persons were provided with jackets and petticoats. We desire to join in their thanksgiving, and pray the Lord abundantly to bless and reward our friends in England for their generosity."

March 5.-" A young woman, who left ns, and afterwards married a man on a neighbouring farm, came, and with many tears expressed her repentance that she had forsaken, not us, but the Lord and his ways, She wept bitterly, and said, that she was not worthy to be any more thought of by us. Being asked, whether there were any good people living in the place to which she had gone, she replied, Ah! do not ask me. They are all good, worthy people, compared to me. I am the chief of sinners, and deserve for my sins to be excluded from all human society, but I will not cease calling upon the Lord till he has mercy upon me.""

May 1.-" Dr. Hasner, and other friends, and on the 2d, President Van Rhyneveldt paid us a friendly visit. We feel great regard and gratitude towards the latter, who has always been a friend and father to us, and now again expressed his earnest wish that we might be able to extend our labours to many other places. He took particular notice of the improved state of our town, with which he expressed much satisfaction,"

11th." An aged slave sent us a dollar and a shilling, to distribute among the poor at Gnadenthal. He is a Malabar by birth, and long ago became acquainted with us. We can truly call him a lover of the truth, as it is in Jesus."

June 7.—“ We enjoyed the singular, and to us very pleasant sight, of the whole country being covered with snow, which has not occurred during the whole twenty years residence of the brethren in this place. All the mountains, and even the Swartzberge,

(black mountains), were covered. The snow remained for seven days upon the highest peaks, but in the valley it soon welted away. The cold was intense."

July 19.--"Fifteen adults were baptized. by Brother Kuehnel, assisted by the other ordained brethren. We bless the Lord for the particular manifestation of his grace to us on this occasion. He was, indeed, in the midst of his congregation, and made it a day of peace and joy to us, and all our, people. On this day, 19 years ago, the first Hottentot was baptized, after the renewal of the mission; and, since that time, 1113 adults have been added to the church by holy baptism, besides children."

August 16." We heard with great sorrow the affecting account of the unexpected death of our valuable friend and benefactor, Mr. Van Rhynefeld, president of the Council of Justice at Capetown. We have lost in him a tried friend and father, who was earnestly intent upon doing every thing to assist in the propagation of the Gospel."

September. In the beginning of this month Brother Kuester and his wife were engaged in speaking with 150 married conple belonging to our congregation, of whom they reported that most of them were walk. ing worthy of the Gospel. Many of them observed, that before they had heard God's word, while they were yet heathen, they had frequent broils and beat each other; but since their conversion they loved each other more, and from a purer principle than before, and such disturbances had ceased. A sister being asked whether she lived always in peace with her husband, made the following reply: There is no water so clear and pure, but there may be some small portion of mud at the bottom, which will shew itself if you stir it, and try to turn the stream.""

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Dec. 31.-"The Rev. Mr. Campbell ar. rived here on a visit. He expressed his joy en seeing so large a congregation of believing Hottentots dwelling in this place, but regretted, that he could not address them in Dutch. He admited also the order, devotion, and attention which prevailed in their meetings at church, and attended the public worship at night, when, at twelve o'clock, we closed the old, and entered into the new year, with prayer and praise.

"When we call to mind all the events of the year past, we fall down at the feet of Jesus, and exclaim, Is it possible that thou canst love such poor undeserving creatures so much, and shew such great mercy towards us Among many outward benefits, CHRIST. OBSERV. No. 149.

we ought to mention his having preserved us from infection and danger during the small-pox, though many of our people were at work in places where they prevailed. During the period of this epidemical disease, there existed great consternation among the inhabitants at the Cape, as formerly this disorder always proved dangerous, and fatal to most. Our heavenly Father, however, blessed the inoculation by vaccination in a remarkable manner; insomuch, that its character as a defence against infection by the small-pox is established in this country.

"The Lord has been gracious to us in externals, and we return our sincerest thanks to all who have contributed to the mainte nance of this mission.

"The work of God has continued, with out much external shew, to increase and prosper, which, we trust, the diaries of the past year will prove, to the joy of all true lovers of the Lord Jesus. They will, with us, praise and bless his name for all the proofs of his power and grace made manifest among us.

"In the year 1812, there were born here 49 ehildren; 61 new people have become inhabitants; candidates for baptism, 100; for the communion, 98; adults and chil dren baptized, 163; first partakers of the Lord's Supper, 76; received into the congre gation, 15; departed this life, 20; moved to Gruenekloof, 5-persons. The congregation consists of 876 persons, of whom 296 are communicants; 107 more than last year. There are 1073 persons living at Gnaden. thal, in 224 houses."

April 21, 1813." The Passion Week was a season of great blessing to us and all our dear people. On Maundy Thursday, three persons partook of the Lord's Supper with us for the first time, and 39 were present as candidates, 19 of whom will be conTM firmed for admission to it the next time. On Easter Sunday, 22 were baptized into the death of Jesus. On this solemn occasion a Scotch Missionary, the Rev. Mr. George Thom, was present, and afterwards expressed his great joy in beholding, for the first time, the baptism of converts from among the heathen. Nineteen were admitted among the candidates for baptism,

"During these holidays we had here a great number of both Christian and other visitors, insomuch that our spacious church could not contain them all, and many stood without.

"On the 2d, of this month we had the pleasure to see his Excellency Sir John Francis Craddock, governon of this colony,

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with his son and two aids de camp, Lieut.Col. Reynell and Major Munro, arrive with us on a visit, His Excellency seemed much gratified, and expressed his satisfaction with all he saw and heard. The melodious singing of the Hottentot Congregation in the evening-service pleased him much. We had much conversation with him relating to the concerns of this establishment, and that at Gruenekloof, and were thankful to perceive that he is favourably disposed towards the Mission."

June 26.--"Since the commencement of this year, 40 new people have come to live here ; 24 children have been born; 46 adults and 16 children baptized; 31 admitted to the Holy Communion, and 31 to the class of candidates for it.

"We enjoy the favour and protection of our excellent Government; and though we perceive that not all the white people in the country are friends to the Mission, yet we trust in its wisdom and justice, that all difficulties will be removed, and permanency ensured to our Missions here and at Grue nckloof."

2. Gruenckloof.

Jan. 5th, 1812. — Two English soldiers, who are pious people, called upon us, and attended the litany and public service. We had afterwards some agreable and edifying conversation with them."

12th." We had again an agreeable visit from two English soldiers, with whom our intercourse has become, of late, more frequent, and we find among them several who are truly awakened, and meet in fellowship for mutual edification."

Feb. 17th. A family, consisting of five persons, came hither, requesting leave to live at Gruenekloof. The man said, I have served sin all my life, but now I wish to turn to God, and as I have heard that bere the Hottentots are taught how to know and obey Him; I am come with my children to this place; O, do not refuse my zequest! But as he had no passport, we were under the necessity of referring him to the Fiscal to obtain one. A passport was given him, but his baas (master) prevailed upon him at Capetown, to hire himself for three months, to go to Graaf Renet, and fetch his cattle. He agreed to it, on condition that he might also fetch his own, for which purpose he obtained a permit at Capetown. Some gentlemen at the Cape asked him what made him so anxious about getting to Gruenekloof. He replied: 1

a sinner, seeking rest for my soul, and at that place I shall be directed in the way of salvation,'"

19th." In the latter days of this month, several new people called upon us, expressing their concern for the salvation of their souls. One of them, Trim Jaeger, said, I have grown old in the service of sin, but I hear, that the greatest sinner may come to Jesus and be saved. This gives me hope. I pray, therefore, daily, that my sins may be forgiven, and that our Saviour may receive me, and make me his child.'* Little children also begged their mothers to bring them to sisters Schmitt and Bonatz, to speak with them about our Saviour.

"In general, we discover of late a new awakening in the hearts of our people, for which we often bring thanks and praises to that blessed Spirit whose work alone it is."

Aug. 11th. Between two and three o'clock in the morning, our dog began to bark with such violence, that we suspected the approach of some wolves, which proved too true. They leaped over the wall enclosing our farm-yard, and killed two sheep and 14 goats. They eat off all the heads, and left the carcases."

Sept. 20." It pleased the Lord to lay a special blessing upon the preaching of the Gospel, a great number, both of our own people, and of strangers, being present. After the sermon several came to speak with us, concerning the state of their

souls."

30th." Sister Bonatz might have been hurt by a very venemous serpent. She went to fetch some eggs from the hen-roost, when she saw something lying in it, looking like a piece of rope, but, on touching it to take it away, soon discovered the mistake, and the creature was immediately killed."

Nov. 10. We had a very agreeable visit from Mr. Campbell, and two English Missionaries. He lately arrived here on a pastoral visit to the English and Dutch missionary establishments in this country..

"On the following day, they went into all the Hottentots' houses, and coversed with several of them, in a very kind and confidential manner, about the grace bestowed on them. Many answered the questions put to them in a very open-hearted way.

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"Rachel Saul said: Yes, sir, we cannot indeed sufficiently thank the Lord for the mercy shown unto us. I strayed long in the wilderness, and knew not that there was a Saviour. Now I have been taught to know Him in my latter years. O that I were more thankful! But herein I am far behind. He must help me with His Spirit, and give me power to be more obedient to Him and my teachers, and to walk in His ways. We are not worthy, that we should

be so kindly remembered in your native country. I beg you to thank all our friends and benefactors.'

"Others said the same, and our friends seemed much pleased with their visit. After the evening-service, they desired to offer up their prayers and thanksgivings, in fellowship with us, for the goodness of God, who had caused the light of His Gospel to shine so bright in this place. We joined most fervently in their prayers, that in Africa also the knowledge of our crucified Saviour may spread far and wide, and many nations flock to Him as their Redeemer.

"On the 12th, these worthy visitors left us; the Hottentots, in their usual manner, singing some farewell verses for them, which they auswered by singing an English, hymn."

Dec. 31.-" At nine in the evening we met to close the year with prayer and thanksgiving, and devoted ourselves anew to Him, who had supported and blessed us throughout the year past; and in whose pardoning love, and sure help, in every time of need, we place our confidence for the time to come.

"During the course of the year 1812, 17 persons have become partakers of the Lord's Supper; 25 adults and seven chil dren were baptized; $3 were admitted as candidates; and 37 obtained leave to live here.

"The Hottentot Congregation at Gruenekloof consists, at present, of 125 persons, of whom S6 are communicants. There are 252 inhabitants, dwelling at Gruenckloot and Lauweskloof, whom we serve with the Gospel, and commend, with ourselves, to the prayers of all our brethren and friends."

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Jan. 26 and 27, 1818. We had a very agreeable visit from Mr. John Herbert Harington, chief judge of the East-India Company's Court in Bengal, in company Mr.Thom. They visited all the dwellings, and attended our worship; conversed very kindly with many of our people, on the ground of our faith, and in general showed great interest in the welfare of this work of God among the heathen. At taking leave, Mr. Haringtan most generously gave us 50 dollars, to be distributed among the poorest Hottentots of our congregation, and 100 dollars towards the support of the Mission. We felt very grateful for this most seasonable relief; and on the 31st, having fixed upon 24, as the poorest of our people, we sent for them, after the afterjoon's service, spoke to them of the goodness and mercy of the Lord, shown to them in so many ways, how he had

directed the hearts of so many of his children, of various denominations, to take share in their spiritual and temporal welfare, and now had sent them particular friends in Mr. and Mrs. Harington, who, by active benevolence, wished to administer to their necessities. We then made the distribution. They were much affected, and said, that they were unworthy of the love and kindness of their teachers, and of such good friends, being yet so very deficient in showing their love to our Saviour and His people, but expressed their thanks to these generous benefactors, in the most lively terms, and with many tears of gratitude."

Feb. 16th.-"Anna Chater Saul departed this life. She was baptized some years ago at Gnadenthal, and admitted there to the Lord's Supper. In 1810, she moved ther with her husband. She walked worthy of her heavenly calling, and was always cheerfully resigned to the will of the Lord. Her exemplary conduct edified the whole congregation, and she often prayed to our Saviour to grant her grace and strength to act in conformity to His word. If she found any opportunity of speaking to her sisters of what the Lord had done for her soul, her mouth was filled with praise and thanks-, giving. In her whole deportment it was evident, that the grace of God had not been bestowed upon her in vain. Shortly before her end, she sent for Brother Schmitt and his wife, and entreated them to pray the Lord soon to take her home. She added: "I am ready, and only waiting for my Saviour, to come and take me to Himself as an unworthy but reconciled simmer.” More persons belonging to our congregation, having assembled, Brother Schmitt offered up a fervent prayer, commending her departing spirit to her Redeemer; soon after which she fell gently asleep."

SOCIETY FOR THE SUPPORT OF

GAELIC SCHOOLS.

The annual meeting of this Society was held at Edinburgh on the 30th of November last. The Report then made was full and satisfactory. Forty circulating schools had been formed in different parts of the least accessible districts of the Highlands and Islands. The eagerness of the poor people to profit by these schools, as well as the progress of the scholars, was highly encouraging. The funds of the Society had also been considerably increased; and its income in the year 1813 amounted to about 800l. Of the forty schools that were formed, the teachers of the Society have been wholly re

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