attachment, they are scattering money with a with much desire and contrition. Much of most liberal hand. In one village they make the evil that has arisen was owing to the allowances to almost every house, amounting people being left, at my illness, without a to more than 100 rupees monthly. To a poor superintendent. They were as sheep without Bengalee, who is proverbially attached to a shepherd; and the like will happen again money, their conduct is a great temptation, unless we are better supplied with labourers and it is truly wonderful that so many of our for the future. people have withstood it but I shall have the more confidence in them and labour among them with greater pleasure. My return has already been attended with a good effect: ten of our straying members have returned to us

My health, I am thankful to say, is very good; and I feel that I have done right in returning to India. God has not disappointed my hopes.

Mr. T. Phillips writes, Oct. 17th:

AGRA.

tian. He, notwithstanding much noise was purposely made, went on preaching at the pitch of his voice, until the crowd became so dense that I proposed going to some elevated spot. Upon moving, the whole multitude began to boot and laugh at us in our progress. We reached however a rising ground, and to give my assistant some breathing time, I began to address the crowd, who heard very attentively till I had closed. Others then made other objections, and when Brij Lal began again, they almost drowned his voice by clamour. When we retired, they gave another yell, exulting as though they had driven us from the field. In this case there was the want of the hearing ear, and this morning we saw the want of the understanding heart. Having endeavoured to draw the attention of some shop-keepers from earthly to heavenly things, we could perceive by their answers that they were as ignorant as the passing cattle, for they knew not that they had a soul, and the only reason why they called Ram, Ram, and wrote his name on their walls, was because their neighbours did so. Surely this is darkness and the shadow of death, in which these people are sitting without care or desire to be enlightened. It is only the Being who moved on the stagnant waters of the abyss, giving impulse, light, and life, that can agitate and vivify this moral chaos.

I am happy to inform you that for some we began, several rakish young men pushed few months since I have commenced regularly through the crowd and began to assail and preaching to the natives. Soon after my last insult Brij Lal, for having become a Chrisletter I went to Muttra, where in company with Brij Lal, I distributed several Sanskrit books, and talked as well as I was able to the many pilgrims who had come to celebrate the birth of Krishna. The brahmans behaved very civilly, and were delighted with the Psalms in Sanskrit. About a month ago we moved into a house much nearer the city than our former one, in order that I might be near the scene of my labours. Since then, every morning and evening almost, we have visited the banks of the river, the city gates, the large town of Taj-ganj, or the opposite bank of the river. The best preaching place has been the river side, where almost all the temples are situated, and to which every morning crowds of bathers resort. There we can always secure an attentive congregation of fifty or sixty Hindus, who seldom oppose, unless amongst them there be a priest from an adjoining temple, who thinking his craft in danger will step forward as a champion to defend their ancient religion. A well directed sloke from Brij Lal, however, generally silences if not convinces the gainsayer. This is not invariably the case, for such is their strong and determined opposition, that I heard a man not acquainted with Sanskrit, stoutly deny the existence of a sloke which Ganpat had quoted, and by the admission of which he would have lost his argument. The better informed are never so rude as this, but will sometimes quote without end, either to show We have however met with some encouragethe extent of their knowledge, to overwhelm ment. After preaching, several have walked the preacher with a torrent of words, or to a part of the way home with us, talking with ward off the force of his arguments. To in- great seriousness of eternal things. One man duce any, however, to listen, and much more said that he would give up caste and become to think and discuss, is a great point gained. a Christian, and we had made arrangements We have twice lately experienced the reverse for his living with us as an inquirer, when his of this. Last evening we went into the heart heathen neighbours so violently opposed and of the city for the first time. We had pre-jeered at the poor man, that his courage failed viously heard from native and European and he did not come. He, however, and preachers that the citizens were the very some few others, are regular and attentive worst hearers, and we proved it so. When hearers.

Extract of a letter from Mr. Williams, August 12th:

I am happy to say that the cause of our blessed Redeemer is progressing among us, as usual. One young man has been added to the church by baptism last month, and others I know are under serious religious impressions, and may shortly be expected to come forward and declare themselves on the Lord's side.

On the 2nd instant I went to a village called Rampur, accompanied by the missionaries of the local Society; the people seemed very glad to see us, gave us a place to sit down, and many heard the gospel attentively; some portions of the word of God and a few tracts were distributed, and the whole of the interesting service was concluded with prayer, in which many of the poor people appeared to join. On our leaving the place, we observed a group of females near a pool of water; on my asking what it meant, I was informed that they were making the necessary preparations for worshipping Mahadev at the mala next day. I said such proceedings were directly opposed to the word and command of the Most High; that idolaters could not inherit the kingdom of God; and that therefore they ought to abandon such wicked and unworthy practices, and adhere to the worship and service of the one living and true God, in the manner we had directed them. The reply was, We know that what

you say is true, and that your religion will increase, and all this false religion among us will be blotted out of existence, but you cannot expect this to take place immediately, but by degrees.

On the 3rd, I went to the mela at Goborka chauki. I took my stand under a large mango tree; a great crowd soon gathering round, I preached to them first, and was followed by three of the missionaries, after which an extensive distribution of scriptures and tracts took place; and lastly, a long controversy with some Muhammadans on the divinity and atonement of Christ. It ended well; our chief antagonist admitted the force of our arguments, and took a New Testament from me, promising to read it carefully. I attended three other melas last month in the vicinity of Agra. I cannot go any great distance on account of my other duties. I had a great desire to go to the grand mela at Muttra a few days ago, but circumstances would not permit; however I sent a good quantity of scriptures and tracts by brother Ganpat, to be distributed there. I regularly attend the Hat as usual, twice a week, and go out to some of the villages, but alas! it is but little that I can do among the heathen, my time being spent in English preaching and other pastoral duties in town.

PATNA.

Extract of a letter from Mr. Beddy, dated Patna, Nov. 15th, 1841 :

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My last letter stated that I was in some led them also to believe in adult baptism, and hopes that the Lord was about to give us two reject the other. We are much pleased with or three additions. I am now, I hope, the three. I have also the pleasure of stating thankful to be able to inform you of the full that we have had a very cheering revival in our realization of my hopes. On last Sunday congregation on sabbath evenings to English week, the 7th instant, I baptized the following service, and this circumstance has induced persons:-my own daughter, twenty years of me to open a Thursday evening service in Enage, Mrs. Verboon, Mrs. D'Moy, and Mr. glish, which has, all things being considered, D'Moy; the former person about sixty years been tolerably well attended. Our English of age, and mother to Mrs. D'Moy; these congregation now generally exceeds sixty perthree persons are what we call country- sons; formerly we had only twenty or twentyborn, the mother is of Italian extraction; her five. son-in-law, Mr. D'Moy, is of French; they were all Roman Catholics, but some time ago their minds became impressed with some ceremonies in that corrupt church which induced them to think all was not right. This. with opportunities of hearing us expound the scriptures, and conversation with some of our brethren, together with reading the Testament, led, under the blessing of the Lord, to the happy result of turning them entirely away from popery; and searching the scriptures

Mrs. G. Parsons, who will be on her passage homewards ere you receive this, will be able to mention some particulars relative to my station, which may be interesting, and which, coming from one who has been among us, and consequently possesses information from personal observance, will be the more gratifying. She spent some time with us, and comforted us much; and she has left us followed by the regrets of all.

DACCA.

Extract of a letter from Mr. Robinson, dated August 5th:

On the 10th ult. brother Leonard and I went to the chauk once more to distribute a few books. I looked at my old place, and wanted to preach, but the heat was so oppressive, and I felt so weak, that I durst not attempt it. Our native brethren however preached, and many books were put into circulation. There was a great cry for Bengali books; but we had only a few with us, as we are obliged to be economical. The Musalmans were remarkably civil. What this civility portends, I cannot tell; but the fact is undoubted.

One of them said, "The Armenian priest here wears a beard, and we suppose Jesus Christ wore a beard! why do not you wear one?" "It is," said I, "the custom in some countries to wear beards, in others they are not worn; neither a beard nor any particular kind of dress can recommend us to God; he looks at the heart, not at the outward appearance. As to the Armenian priest, he is not a guide to us; the Armenians believe and practise many things which we disapprove; the bible is our rule."

On Monday, Chand and I went to Farridabad, a village separated from Dacca by a small creek. The walk exhausted me; but a poor man kindly offered me a seat, and being a little rested, I was able to address the people when Chand had done. They heard as usual, and took books; but there was no appearance of any good impression.

Hindustani books, and talked a little; but I was too weak to attempt a long address.

As we felt a great wish to see the large market mentioned in my last letter, we determined to visit it on Thursday, the 29th. We all went but Nonez, who remained at home in charge of the school. The distance by water, at this time of the year, is, I suppose, about eight miles. We were favoured with a fine day, a thing rather uncommon of late; had it been a stormy day, we should have been much endangered, for we had to cross a jhil, or lake, several miles in extent. We spent about four hours in the market, during three of which I was engaged in preaching and conversing. I occupied three different stations, two in company with Ramjiban, and one alone. The weather was hot; crowds gathered round, and we could not always command a little shade, so that I foresaw that I should suffer in consequence of the effort then made; but the opportunity was too good to be lost.

The attention of the poor people was quite animating; they were very eager for books, and we gratified them as far as we were able. There was a little cavilling, but not so much as to cause any serious disturbance. "How can 1," said one, "worship a God whom I cannot see?" "You do not then regard things which are not the objects of sight!" "No! how can I, since I cannot see them ?" "You cannot see your own mind, yet you know tht you have a mind. How do you return home On the following Friday, Chand and I went to-day?" "By water." "May not the wind to the Iron Bridge, hoping to see the old man then assist you, or may it not be strong enough whom I have several times mentioned; but he to upset your boat?" "That is possible." had removed to a village several miles dis-"Then I see you regard a thing which is tant. He has a Testament and some other parts of scripture; but will he read them? I am sorry he is gone; we can now do no more for him. We got a good congregation, and after Chand had done speaking, I was able to speak at some length. The Lord had renewed my strength, nor has my former distressing weakness since returned. While Chand was speaking, a man endeavoured to interrupt him by making some foolish objections. I told him he talked like a child; that silenced him, and he walked off. Some objections must be answered, as a reply may be useful; but others must be considered unworthy of notice.

On sabbath morning, the 18th, we had a good congregation at the native chapel. Nothing is so pleasant to me as preaching in this place when the people are attentive. I had, on this day, more than usual liberty, and the native brethren were much interested in the subject, but I cannot say that any good was done among the heathen.

On Monday brother Leonard and I went to Urdu Bazar, where we gave away many

invisible; for though you cannot see the wind, you acknowledge that it is very powerful." The very same objection was urged in another place, when I was speaking against idolatry. It was argued that men cannot worship an invisible being. "That which they worship," it was said, "must be an object of sight." "But are not many invisible things realities, and worthy of as much regard as things that are seen? What now, if we take a cup of cold water, and put into it a quantity of clean salt. That salt, you know, will dissolve, become invisible, and the water will be as clear as before. Would you like to drink that water!" "No!" "Why not? It is clear and looks good." "True, but it will not taste well." "Then I see that you pay some regard to invisible things; and if so, why say that you cannot worship an invisible God?" This silenced the objectors on that point; but, said one-"If idolatry is sinful, why do the Company offer goats to Kali?" "I do not know that the Company offer goats to Kali; but if they do, they commit sin. What is the

CEYLON.

A letter has been received from Mr. Daniel, dated Colombo, Aug. 14, 1841. Being written on the anniversary of the day on which he first trod the shores of Ceylon, he naturally reverts to the trials which he has been called to endure in the eleven years of his residence, and then refers gratefully to the improvement which he has witnessed in the scene of his labours.

Though I have had frequent debility and arrived here we had only Hanwella and Cooccasional affliction, I can say, what I never lombo as our stations, and they were in the could in my own land, that during the whole most deplorable state. We have now ten disof the eleven years I have never been a single tinct stations with the villages around, in which sabbath laid by from the important work of its missionary preaches the gospel of the eternal preaching the gospel; and though exposed to Saviour; viz. 1, Colombo; 2, Hanwella; 3, vertical sun and tropical rain, to dangers by Weilgana; 4, Byanville; 5, Kottigaha Watta; night and by day, yet having obtained help 6, Matelle; 7, Hadela; 8, Calany; 9, from God I continue to this moment. While Kandy, with several stations around it; 10, Masensible of my many deficiencies before God, tura, just formed. I expect in a few weeks to he has enabled me to preach his word statedly commence another station near Mooroottoo, or occasionally in hundreds of places, and to about fifteen miles from this place, on or near thousands of souls. Nor has he suffered it to the road leading to Galle. When it is co fall to the ground without effect. When I sidered that around some of these st

there are seven, ten, or twenty villages in awakened, which will, I hope, issue in the which the word of life is preached by the resi- divine glory. I expect at the Weilgana stadent missionary and the aid he can obtain tion ten or twelve natives will be baptized from the members of his church, and that and added to the church in a few weeks. At there are in these places about thirty-five Kottigaha Watta six persons have been bapschools containing 1,500 male or female chil- tized, and others I expect will soon follow dren receiving the elements of a Christian them. They are proceeding with a place of education, you must be aware of the amount worship. I have succeeded in obtaining, of labour expended, and the quantity of super- either as promised or paid, about £98 for it. vision which is requisite in order that the work I may want £10 more. I do not think we may be successfully carried on. Beside hav- can raise that additional sum here. ing to watch over and visit the different stations in the southern division of our labours, there are about sixteen places where I have to preach the truth of the gospel.

I leave brother Harris to detail his labours and those of his assistants in the Kandyan provinces, and shall now review the state of things in the maritime district since I returned to Colombo. I have met with several things to try me during the six months I have been located here, particularly in the little regard some of the members have paid to religious ordinances, of whom we have been obliged to exclude several for their non-attendance. But on the whole things wear an encouraging as pect. I have divided the Hanwella station into two, leaving Hanwella and its neighbouring villages to Carlis, and allotting Weilgana, where we have twenty-two members, to one of our members who has preached there in times past, and will enter more statedly on his labours to-morrow. At Hanwella, since I left it, great opposition has been made to our pro ceedings, and insidious writings in favour of Budhism and adverse to Christianity have been circulated. This for a time wore a frowning aspect, and shook the minds of some who were inquiring about religion; but by the steps taken to oppose these artful proceedings, a spirit of inquiry has begun to be

A letter from Mr. Harris, dated Kandy, lowing passage :

My time is greatly taken up in studious occupations and in preparing different works in English and Singalese, for the press. I preach regularly twice on the Lord's day, and on an average three times a week, be sides visiting out-stations; the difficulty of forming which on new ground has been felt, and their spiritual demands daily becoming more urgent, render restraint, in reference to money matters, almost intolerable. Mr. Dawson is so engaged with the press that he preaches only on Sundays; generally he does this twice, once in Kandy, once in a neigh bouring village. Our success cannot be accurately conveyed to you, inasmuch as it consists now greatly in giving the population at large correct ideas of what Christianity really is, a primary work for enlightened missionaries in the East, and impossible of attainment without zealous and able controversy Continually we receive fresh evidences of the

At Hadela station six persons have been baptized since my return here. There are now about thirty members. During the same period twenty-six have been baptized and added to the church at Byanville; and twentyone persons, viz. seventeen natives and four burghers have, after receiving baptism, been added to the church at Colombo. Kalany is a station which wears a discouraging aspect; though it is regularly supplied on Lord's days and other occasions, no good seems to be producing. We have only five members there. Oh that the Lord may appear and pour out his Spirit on the members and the people around! To meet the demands for active exertion in the forming of the two new stations at Weilgana and Mooroottoo, I have agreed to take two of the members of the church at Kottigaha Watta into the service of the mission. They have for some time been engaged occasionally in preaching the word, and appear to have gifts adapted to benefit their countrymen. Our native missionary at that station, who is a very gifted man, will for a time be able to aid them in their studies for the work. I am aware it will in some measure increase the expenditure, but I cannot resist the openings which appear to call for aid in those places. The additional charge to the mission will not be very great.

Ceylon, Nov. 11, 1841, contains the fol

success of this mode of operation. One after another is expressing verbally and by letter the revolution of their sentiments concerning the established religion and infant baptism, a sure presage of the ultimate triumphs of truth in this island. The formalism of Christianity is the monster of terror to the benevolent Christian. Here it has luxuriated and become wanton, and mainly because of the unnatural and unholy connexion between

church and state.' If you wish to be more certainly convinced of the anti-scriptural, anti-benevolent nature of church establishments, you must take up your abode in some of the colonies of England. The sphere of observation is more contracted, and therefore minute examination easy, although heartrending. I have baptized about sixteen since I reported the visit to Matura. Others I have waiting to receive this rite at the opening of the new chapel.