The Services at the Hindoostanee Chapel in Secrole, Messrs. Knorpp, Leupolt, and myself, take alternately. I have, under my regular superintendence, Two Schools; one supported by our Society, and the other by a kind friend at Patna. We have got, during the past year, a School House for the Benares Native-Female School, and a dwelling-house for the Superintendant, built on ground adjoining the Mission Compound. We have also got a Mission Association formed, which promises much assistance. We have in our schools, male and female, upward of 600 children: we have large congregations to hear our books and our addresses; but, alas! we have not that measure of the Holy Spirit that we could wish. Pray, oh pray for us, that the Holy Ghost may move on our hearts, and upon the measures at work! -then, and not till then, will the wishedfor effects be produced. FREE SCHOOL-The account given of this is from a Letter by Mr. Leupolt, as follows: Up to the 28th of February 1835 the School has been attended by 184 boys: of this number, 80 learn English; 30 Persian; 30 Oordoo; 24 Hinduwee ; and 20 Bengalee. 66 The boys of the Hinduwee Class read the First Chapter of Isaiah and of the Gospel of St. Luke, besides committing to memory a Catechism, &c. They had previously read Matthew; and finding so many references to Isaiah, they asked permission to read the Book of that Prophet who knew so much of Jesus Christ." In this class there are five or six very intelligent boys; and, from questions they often put to me, I see they pay a great deal of attention to what they are reading. The Second Persian Class consists, as mentioned above, of 30 boys. Ten or twelve of them have a pretty good knowledge of Christianity, and seem to love their Testament. That branch of our School which, I humbly trust, will yield us some fruit in due time, though all others should remain without any, is the English. The number of boys engaged in studying English is, at present, 80. In reference to the great utility of the English School, Mr. Leupolt has detailed some of the conversations that occur. He reports― RECORD, Feb. 1836.] For the First English Class I entertain hope that the Lord, by his Word, is touching the hearts of some of them. They read, besides Ancient History, Geography, &c. &c., the Gospel of St. Luke, carefully comparing it with the other Gospels. Besides this, I have commenced with them a theological course; and am proving at present the Necessity of a Saviour, having treated of the Doctrine of God, Creation, the Original State of Man, Fall of Man, the Law, and Insufficiency of the Law, or the impossibility of being saved by good works. The manner in which we proceed is, first stating the doctrine and explaining it; then proving it from reason, as far as can be; and then from the Word of God. Having done so, we carefully compare it with what the Hindoos and Mussulmans say on the subject. The Boys then question each other on the same; and I have only to lead, superintend, and explain if necessary. It is really delightful to see the eagerness which they exhibit in turning to the different passages of the Bible, the acuteness they evince in reasoning, and the joy they manifest at discovering an idea or truth which they did not know before. For instance speaking of the Original State of Man, a boy asked, before I had explained that subject: 66 What means, To be created after the دو image of God?" Ans."To be created in knowledge, true righteousness, and holiness. -Q." How do you know it means that?" 4." It is said so in the Catechism." "Yes, but the Catechism-," replied one. 'It is said so, a third interrupted, "in the Ancient History, page 2;" and having turned to it, he read the pasCatechism, right? Can you prove it from sage.-Q. "Is the Ancient History, is the the Bible?" A.-after some silence"No!" Then, turning to me, one asked, "Can it be proved from the Bible?" I replied, Let us see: and having adduced, as proofs for the required explanation, Col. iii. 10. and Eph. iv. 24., they were so much delighted with the idea that Paul understood it and explained it in the same way, that they immediately got these passages by heart. Some of it difficult to make them comprehend; as, the doctrines of Christianity I have found for instance, the Fall of Man, and the im 46 possibility of being saved by good works. On account of a conversation we had the other day, they requested me to deliver them a few lectures on the Nature F 66 رو 66 66 and Strength of Historical Arguments. ses. not?" I promised to do so, and shall begin next week. For the progress which the boys of the English Classes have made with regard to the Language, History, Geography, &c. &c., they are indebted to the exertions of Mr. Steward. The new system, introduced last year, multiplied Mr. Steward's labours; but it is no trouble to him, but joy; he having only one wishthe prosperity of the school. They also read in the Persian and Nagree Character. Schools for Native Christians-There are two Native-Christian Female Teachers, who teach about ten women to read the Gospels, and others the principles of Christianity by rote, and have social prayers with the widows twice a-day: they also collect the Monthly Subscriptions for Missionary Purposes. Schools for both Christian and Heathen Boys-First, An English School, in which are twenty Christian, Hindoo, and Mussulman Children. Second, A Persian School, held in the Bazaar Chapel, where there are twenty-five in regular attendance, who daily read the Word of God. Third, A School in Hinduwee, just opened. Allahabad. At Allahabad, David Batavia has been occupied in teaching Native Youths, and in explaining the Truths of the Bible to Natives, and that with considerable effect. The following passage is extracted from a Letter by him to the Rev. T. Dealtry, dated Feb. 13, 1835:— I have the pleasure to inform you, that, during the Annual Bathing at the junction of the Ganges and the Jumna, I attended at the Mela during thirty-five days. There were many Pundits, who came to us merely to hold argument, or with a cavilling spirit: they will neither hear the Word of God, nor listen to reason. To such persons we are obliged to say, We will not speak The Rev. W. Bowley gives the with you. The Puyrag Brahmins, who following account of the Mission at perform ceremonies on the river-side, get this Station: Chunar. Native Christians-The regular attendance on the Sabbath is about 200, including the Converts and children. Baptisms-During the year, sixteen have been admitted into the Native Church by Baptism; viz. four adults, and nine children, besides three children belonging to the Converts. Asylums We have two Orphan Asylums for Native-Christian Indigent Boys and Girls. In the Male Institution there are twelve inmates: in the Female, eleven. The boys have, for the last year, been learning English, as well as Persian and Hindoostanee. The Girls have only lately commenced English. their livelihood by imposing on the ignorant Hindoos. When they see the people are crowding to hear, they endeavour to get them away from us. Sometimes, when they see our books in the hands of any Hindoo, they make him throw them into the river, or snatch them from his hands by force, and tear them to pieces. They wish to oppose the Word of our Blessed Master; but we see idolatry daily decreasing, and the Gospel spreading abroad all over Hindostan. Meerut. There are strong hopes entertained, that the labour bestowed here is not in vain in the Lord. The hearts of some are opened, to receive the Message sent to them. Twenty-nine persons have been baptized, viz. twelve men, seven women, and ten children. An extract from a Journal written by Mr. Richards, on occasion of a visit to the celebrated fair at Hurdwar, will give a general impression of the state of the Mission in that part. He writes A Sheik, by name Baug Sing, came to bathe at Hurdwar. As he was going to bathe this morning, he stopped at my tent, and asked whether my books were for sale. He was answered, "No, not for sale, but for distribution." Then he said, "May I come and see them?" To which Bahadoor said, “Come, and sit ye down, and read them; and if there be any that you should like, take them." The man sat down; and Luke's Gospel was handed to him, and he began to read. After he had read the first chapter, I began to question him, saying, 'Why did you leave your country, and come so very far in this hot weather?" A." To bathe."-Q. Have you no water in your country, that you should come so far?" He smiled, and said that he had plenty of water; but his Scripture says, that, by bathing in the Ganges, there is salvation. Then I immediately said, " Your Scriptures also say, there is no salvation in water." Here the man looked quite confused, and did not know what to say. When I saw his confusion, I took the opportunity of preaching Christ, and told him that was the only Way of Salvation. When I left off speaking, he got up, and said that he would go and tell the Sardar (meaning Goolaub Sing), and bring him to hear us: so off he went. In about ten minutes he returned with the Dewan of Goolaub Sing, and introduced him to me. I gave him a stool to sit on. After he was seated, he took up one of the books, and began to read. When he had read a little, I took the opportunity of speaking on the passage which he was reading, namely, Kiss the Son, lest he be angry. No sooner had the Dewan heard me, than he immediately sent off a man to tell the Sardar to come. Presently he came, with a great retinue. As soon as he was introduced to me, we embraced each other; and I gave him a chair, and began again on the same subject; to which the Sardar, and all his attendants, listened with When I stopped speakIf great silence. ing, the Sardar said to the Dewan, this Gentleman went to our country, he would soon teach us the Way of Salvation, and we would make much of him." Then turning to me, he said, "Are these the books for distribution ?" I answered, "Yes." Then he said, “Will you give me a few, that I may read them? immediately got up, and presented to him a Pentateuch, Psalter, Solomon's Proverbs, the Four Gospels, and some Tracts, which he received with great reverence, pulling off his shoes, and making a low bow. I The next day a number of the Sheiks who came with the Sardar came for books and Tracts, and to hear the Word of God. Also the Sardar and the Dewan came in the evening, and heard the Word of God with great attention. They remained with me till eight o'clock, conversing on different subjects of Religion, and then took leave and went home; but Baug Sing and another man remained, and joined us in our Family Prayers. Early next morning, Baug Sing and the other man came, and sat by me the whole day, hearing me conversing and defeating the Brahmins and others that came to receive books and Tracts. In the evening, as I was sitting at the tent door for the benefit of the cool breeze, Baug Sing said, "Sir, if you will not be angry, I would say something." I said, on, without fear." Then he said, Sardar, Goolaub Sing, says, If this Gentleman would agree to go to my country, and teach us the Way of Salvation, I would take him, and keep him upon our hands (this is an expression of great love among the Natives, as it is among I would keep you as the apple of mine eye), "and he should be in want of nothing." To which I answered, that, without the sanction of the Society, I could not leave Meerut. Then we all came in and had Worship. us, Kurnaul. 66 Say "The The Rev. W. Parish reports favourably of Anund Messeeh's diligence, and success in his work. The following passage is from the Journal kept by Anund Messeeh, and is characterized by much simplicity. Some of the people failed not to say that they were misled by the Brahmins. Being instructed, that, by works, men are saved, they act accordingly; considering their ancestors died in the same way. These Pundits say, that after death, men become Satan, and never go to heaven: consequently, the sons, brothers, or any of the relations of the deceased, are obliged to perform ceremonies for the departed souls of their relations. Moreover, they are instructed to give dinner, plates, and clothes, for the redemption of the deceased. They exclaimed, and said, "O Padre Anund! these Brahmins trouble us exceedingly: we are obliged to leave our agriculture, relations, and friends, for pilgrimage and religious bathings in rivers. Notwithstanding these troubles and pains, we see no benefit whatsoever, but being Satan after death. So we are thus cheated; and if we do not obey them, we are deprived of our caste and religion." They groaned again, and said they were quite helpless. The famine has so prevailed over the country, that they are famished with hunger: their beasts are dead, and they are obliged to pay revenue to the Collectors; and withal they are necessitated to perform ceremonies. They do not know how God will release them from these calamities. Anund answered them, explaining from the Books of Daniel, Isaiah, and other Prophets, that all calamities befal men on account of their sins, wickedness, and worshipping of images; and consoled them, saying, they would be supplied, on petitioning through our Lord Jesus Christ, with every necessary requisite both for their bodies and souls. The believer shall ever find rest, and the names of the wicked shall be blotted out from the face of the earth. Therefore it is necessary, Brethren, that we all here, being of one accord, pray to our God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the owner of all the earth. So we all prayed, and asked that blessing which passeth all understanding. Toward the close of their Report, the Corresponding Committee notice two very important circumstances in the religious prospects of India. These refer to Female Education, and Desire for the Holy Scriptures. The Committee advert, with peculiar satisfaction and thankfulness to God, to the progress of Female Education. The Reports of the Ladies' Society are most encouraging, and show that this important part of native improvement is keeping pace with other branches. Mrs. Wilson's Institution for Orphans, lately established, is one which promises unmingled good. The orphans have been saved from actual starvation, are entirely separated from heathen influence, and are brought up under Christian direction and example. At present there are more than one hundred of these orphans, boarded, clothed, fed, and instructed, under her immediate care. One remarkable feature observable is, the anxiety of the Natives to obtain copies of the Scriptures. "Give us," is their appeal, "give us the Book itself: we want to read the account of your Religion from your Shasters.' This feeling is more general than it has ever been before; and the Missionaries are sure that the books given are diligently read, from the account which the Natives are able to render, when questioned, on what they profess to have read. Conclusion. The Committee close their Report by adverting to the necessity of more enlarged and liberal help from the Indian community. Whilst the Parent Society render so much assistance, and manifest such deep interest in the religious welfare of this country, it should be a stimulus to all here, who love the Saviour's Name, and are seeking to advance the glories of His Kingdom, to be more active, more generous, more devoted to the great and noble work; and to these increased efforts to add more fervent and importunate prayer to Him with whom is the residue of the Spirit, that He would give efficiency to the labours of His Servants, and turn the hearts of the Heathen to Himself, and establish His peaceful dominions, from the rivers, to the end of the earth! BOMBAY AND WESTERN-INDIA MISSION. THE Accounts of this Mission are continued from p. 122 of our last Volume. The following statements are from the same Labourers as were then reported to be engaged in this Mission. The Committee have subsequently sent two more Missionaries to reinforce their number. Nassuck. The Rev. C. P. Farrar, having been called, by duties connected with the Press, to visit Bombay, refers, in the commencement of his Journal, under date of February 13, 1835, to the state of the Presidency; and gives the following Brief Account of Three Converts. I have received a few notices of Native Converts residing at Surat, Ellichpoor, and Darwar. The Convert at Surat is thus described:--" He is an interesting character, and, I trust, will continue stedfast. He is a rich Native; and is the first that I have seen bringing his honour and his glory into the Church. He lives at his own expense, and contributes largely to the Mission. He has a fine house in the town, and has furnished one of the principal rooms for a Chapel. He He has a large establishment, and obliges all connected with it to meet together every Lord's Day for Worship. goes to the villages, at his own expense, to preach and to distribute books.' The Convert at Ellichpoor is "Kingaree, a Gentoo from the Madras Presidency. He was one day playing the violin at the house of Mr. Roper, a conductor in the Nizam's army; who, in return for the old man's performance, offered him some Tracts. Kingaree took them, and was particularly struck with one of them an account of the conversion of Pitumber Singh. This was the instrument chosen by God to awaken him from the sleep of death. After having maintained for some time a consistent course of conduct, and having been further instructed in Christian Doctrine, he was baptized by the Chaplain, under the name of Charles. His wife remained for some time attached to her idols: old Charles, however, lived in peace with her. His account of her was: She not like me to come near her dinner: but never mind; all that go away by-and-bye.' He trusted that God's good Spirit would at length convert his wife; and she, though not so promising a Convert as himself, has eventually been brought into the Christian Church. His children are also baptized." The Convert at Darwar is thus introduced to us :-" When are we likely to get Mr. Dixon's Mahratta Prayer Book? We are very anxious for it, to give to an old Convert here. His name is Dhondajee he is a devoted old man, truly consistent, but not a person likely to be of much use, except so far as his example and Christian consistency may be so. He is a simple creature, very spirituallyminded, but with none of this world's wisdom. When he can, he gives a dinner to the poor, the maimed, the halt, and the blind." Mr. Farrar, having accomplished his work, as far as practicable, in he thus describes his Bombay, returned to Nassuck; where Resuming of Labours amidst a Superstitious and Opposing People. I have recommenced our Morning Services, and anticipate good from them: the Children have learnt several new Mahratta Hymns and Hymn-tunes, which tend to produce interest. The intermission of Public Preaching in Nassuck, arising from illness and absence, has, in no respect, occasioned the people to welcome its renewal; on the contrary, they will not hear. Impunity in aggressive abuse makes them more bold and shameless; and often, before we move our lips to address them, we are overwhelmed with foul and abominable words; from the Brahmins in particular. For instance: I was walking along the river two days ago, with the intention of addressing the people the first favourable opportunity that might present itself, when a Brahmin spoke to me; but I had scarcely time to reply to him, before another of the party began his vocabulary of hard words-" You are a crow, a dog, a pig, get off!" &c. There are few individuals among the Nassuck Brahmins who may |