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of sin, and desirous to be saved. He | mysterious are the ways of Providence!

is young, and exposed to many temptations. May the Lord guide bim into all truth.

20. Regular church meeting. Two more of our most active brethren about to leave us for Penang. We shall miss them much in the Missionary Society, as well as in our social meetings. As the temperance effort has been heretofore confined to the church, I understand it is proposed to have a temperance meeting on Wednesday evening, and invite all to lend their aid to the cause, who can be enlisted.

22. Put up 643 Burmese and English tracts for br. Steevens, to take to Penang, and prayed the Lord to make the little messengers useful. Drew up a pledge for the temperance meeting, and obtained thirteen signatures, and at the meeting this evening read and talked on the subject of temperance-at which meeting several stated they were once drunkards, but now temperate. and they called upon all who were present, and who habitually took their drams, to leave them off, and they would feel better, and enjoy better health. A small beginning is now made in the temperance cause, and we hope it will prosper. Yea, verily, we believe it will prosper.

25. Another immortal soul has been hurried into the presence of Him, who has said, "No drunkard shall inherit the kingdom of God." He had been warned to leave off his intemperate habits, and when in the hospital a few weeks before, the surgeon told him he must leave off drinking ardent spirits, or it would kill him. He did leave off for a time, but was obliged to go into the hospital again soon after, and one day towards evening, on returning to the hospital from his supper, he was taken delirious, and in a few hours was a corpse. An examination of his body after death showed that he had killed himself with strong drink. He had, the day on which he died, drank four drams. His brain was filled with ardent spirits, and the internal structure of the system eaten and diseased from the use of strong drink. Thus drunkards destroy themselves.

27. A very full and interesting temperance meeting this evening. An account of the death above related, was given by the quarter master serjeant of the regiment. Two resolutions were passed on the subject of temperance.

May 5. Heard to-day of the death of sister Dean, at Singapore. How

Our dear sister had not yet been permitted even to reach the field where she hoped to live and labor for the heathen, ere she was called home to glory.

6. A soldier called to-day, who was once a member of the English church here, but was excluded for drunkenness. He seems truly penitent, and has, for a long time, ceased to drink ardent spirits, and desires to be restored to the church. He seemed to feel his sin, and his conversation was good; if he feels as he expressed himself, (for God only can judge the heart,) I hope he has been forgiven.

7. One of the members of the 62d Regiment called to-day. He thinks he experienced religion about three weeks ago. His account of what the Lord had done for him was clear and satisfactory, and he stated his desire to be baptized.

12. Another soldier called to-day, who seems to be an inquirer after truth. There are four or five who are thoughtful. O, for the descent of the Holy Spirit in a copious shower, and that the soldiers here may become good soldiers of king Jesus.

14. Another temperance meeting, and very well attended. I read the report of the Committee in the House of Commons; and made remarks, &c. Native Baptisms-Death of Koon Doot.

24. Lord's-day. Heard Mr. Judson preach in Burmese, and witnessed the baptism of a native convert, who has come out in the midst of much opposition; his wife, and daughter, &c., present, reviling him, and endeavoring to shake his confidence in God. At my Sabbath school this afternoon, this occurrence illustrated our lesson very forcibly. Matt. x. 32-42.

June 1. Attended monthly concert at the chapel, and afterward at the mission compound—both good seasons-the children of God seem to be awaking.

5. A letter from our esteemed brother W. H. Pearce, of Calcutta, stating the call for a mission in Assam, seems to be the absorbing subject just now. The Lord seems to open a wide door for missionary operations there, and very probably, from thence to China, on the west, via Yunnan.

7. Another native baptized by Mr. Judson, the wife of Moung Shwa Hmong, the Chinese assistant, formerly with brethren Boardman and Mason, at Tavoy. Had a full and very interesting Sabbath school. When the children evince a desire to learn, the

labor of instruction is easy. It is my daily prayer that the Lord would impress the minds of these youth with heavenly wisdom.

8. A more interesting Sabbath school concert this evening at the English chapel than usual, and the attend

ance better.

14. Saw Mr. Judson baptize two more natives to-day. In the evening the death and sufferings of our Lord and Savior were commemorated at the English chapel. It was an interesting season. Two Armenian brethren were present, the fruit of the mission at Bagdad, one of whom was baptized by the Rev. Mr. Groves.

18. Koon Doot, the second Karen convert baptized north of Maulmein, was buried to-day. He died of the small-pox. Never shall I forget the time when he was baptized, surrounded by many of his countrymen, in full view of two Karen villages, and at a time when but few had heard of the death of Jesus, and of everlasting life through him. Having known him from that time to his death, I feel a satisfaction in the reflection, that his evidences of a change of heart, which he has given by his life, are good, and his happy spirit is now, I trust, before the throne. He had been employed, for the last three years of his life, in the printing depart ment, where he was found faithful, and very useful.

25. Another temperance meeting, better attended than any former one. Many temperate drinkers have broken off the habit, and more have it in contemplation.

26. A young man of the Regiment, an inquirer, called this morning. gives good evidence that the Spirit has made him free. He wishes to be baptized, but is advised to wait a short time, when it is expected some others will be ready to join him, and profess their love to Jesus by following him into the liquid grave.

Summary.

have been beastly drunkards, have abandoned their cups, and we trust the reform has been thorough. One man who has for years been habitually intemperate, often punished for crimes committed under the effects of ardent spirit, once receiving nine hundred lashes, which he says he deserved, appears penitent, and is hoping, through grace, to arrive at heaven. The monthly concerts for prayer, both for the spread of the gospel, and for Sabbath schools, have been well attended, and much interest has been taken in them. A Bible class of 12 or 15 have for some months met at the house of one of the brethren. More than 2570 English tracts have been circulated in this place, or sent to other places, where we trust they will do good. I have also had the pleasure to put in circulation nearly double that number of Burmese tracts and parts of Scripture. In view of what the Lord has done for us the past six months, we are led to rejoice and take courage. To God be all the glory.

We insert here an extract from another communication of Mr. Bennett, exhibiting the state of the

English School.

July 1. The school flourishes, and promises as much usefulness as our most sanguine expectations predicted of it. I hope it may become, in some respects, as beneficial to this part of the world, as the schools of the American Board have been to Ceylon.

It is now ten months since it was opened with 25 scholars-out of which ten months there has been nearly one month vacation. There have entered the school in all, 115 scholars, of which He number 103 are now in the school, (though several of the Burmese attend very irregularly, and some are sick.) 12 have left from various causes, mostly from impatience of restraint, and a love of their former idle habits, though three of the number have entered upon their apprenticeship-one, a Chinese boy, in the printing office, and two PorEfforts which have been made to ad-tuguese, one to a ship builder, and the vance the cause of Christ the past six months, have not been in vain. As regards the English department, which has fallen to my lot, I have the pleasure to say the congregation attending at the chapel, has nearly doubled since February last. Seriousness pervades the assembly, and from 15 to 20 are hopeful inquirers-besides five or six who give us good evidence of being the children of God. The temperance cause has prospered, and some who

other to a ship captain. The number at present is as follows:-Burmese 47

Chinese boys 17-Portuguese 14East Indians 15-Armenians 2-Hindoos 5-Malay 1-Shan 1-English 1

of which number 14 are girls under Mrs. Bennett's care, and 35 are boarded.

We hope the blessing of Heaven has already descended on the school. A seriousness for some months past has rested upon many of the children. One gives good evidence of a change

Armenians-The Soldier's Inquiry.

July 3. The Armenian brethren called on me to-day,as they expect to embark for Rangoon on the morrow. They have had much conversation with their countrymen here, and said very emphatically of them," they know" (what their duty is,) "but do not do." This was said with reference to repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus, as the only of salvation.

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I told him he could only be delivered from at the foot of the cross. How encouraging the truth, "the blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth from all sin." He is an all-sufficient Savior, he will save to the uttermost all who come unto

God by him.

Burman Superstitions — Candidates for
Baptism-Five baptized.

of heart, and has asked for baptism. Another has asked for baptism, but does not give so good evidence. We frequently hear the children at prayers on both sides of us, and reading the Burmese New Testament, and useful books, especially those of the American S. S. Union. Two members of the school, (Burmese,) are pious, and we have hope of their future usefulness. One of these was in br. Boardman's school, and five of our present pupils were formerly 8. As I arrived at the chapel this in the school at Tavoy. evening, a soldier wished to know O for the descent of the Holy Spirit," what he should do to be saved?" He and a waking up of the dormant ener- is a new case, has only been out to gies of these poor children to behold chapel twice, and says he has been a their own danger, and that of their great sinner. He seemed much pressfriends and countrymen, in bowing-toed down with the load of his sins, which stocks and stones, which cannot save them. One great cause of the success which has attended the Ceylon schools, is the length of time the children are kept under a moral and religious influence. Our hopes here are the same in some measure, in connection with their studying the English language, whereby their minds are enlarged and enlightened; and in which there are books sufficient to satisfy the most ardent desires; which is not the case in Burmese, where a paucity of suitable books is sorely felt. There are now in the school more than 30 who can read in the New Testament pretty well. About half of them understand tolerably what they read, and the others read more mechanically than otherwise, though all are daily improving. 14 scholars are in Arithmetic, and have passed the simple rules; a class of 8 get a Geography lesson one day, and a Grammar lesson the next. Every Saturday the most forward write compositions in English, some of which are very creditable to them, though they all have a tinge of the Burmese idiom. The compositions for some time past have, many of them, been on religious subjects. Worship every evening in Burmese, is attended by nearly 40, the most of whom are boarders; and the Sabbath school is well attended. We wish to see our operations extended, and a Burmese school opened in every neighborhood around us, out of which the most promieing pupils might be taken into the English school; but many places must wait some time, we fear, for want of suitable teachers.

I would not close this communication without an earnest request that this school may be remembered in all your prayers, and in those also of the American churches.

12. The brother of one of the native sisters, who is a heathen, is very ill, and to-day the Burmese doctor prescribed the following, as sure to cure him. "He must build, or cause to be built a sand Pagoda, with thirty-six pots, each containing a wax candle around it, and then he will get well!" Some of his heathen friends have followed the prescription; and now if he gets well, the pious act of erecting the pagoda, will of course have the credit of curing him-and if he should die, the prescription will be forgotten. It is not uncommon to see, at the present sickly time, children and even some grown persons with an old bone, the vertebræ of some snake perhaps, or a little bag enclosing some specific, suspended around the neck or arm, as a sure and certain preventive of disease. Were it not for a belief in the power of the gospel, it would almost seem that the superstitions of this country would never be obliterated.

13. A very interesting Sabbath school concert this evening, though very rainy, and though a strong wind carried away part of the roof of our house, and let the rain down upon us. Read a very interesting letter from br. Steevens at Penang, [see close of Journal.]

17. An examination of the school. Several of the officers and civilians attended, and the children of the school acquitted themselves better than I ex

pected. The school was examined in | is inserted, partly to illustrate the agency of Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geogra- tracts in promoting religious inquiry, and phy, and Grammar. All seemed pleas-preparing the way for the dispersion of the ed with the progress of the pupils.

21. At an extra church meeting this evening, four candidates for baptism were examined, and unanimously received. And one who was long since excluded for drunkenness, (see May 6th,) restored. They all gave clear and satisfactory evidence that the change which had been wrought in them was of God. The spirit of inquiry seems to increase. We long to see a powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

25. Attended Bible class at the chapel. I have met with them only two or three times; the number has nearly doubled, and about thirty were present this evening. The members seem anxious to become better acquainted with the best of books. May they be enlightened from on high to understand the Scriptures.

26. Lord's-day. Attended Burman worship as usual. At 1 P. M. attended my usual Bible class of the children in the school, and at 1-2 past 2 attended a prayer meeting at br. Osgood's. Had a refreshing season. O, it is sweet to surround the throne of mercy. Before evening services, visited a woman who has been a member of the church, but who was some months since excluded, who seems to be on her dying bed. Poor woman, she seemed to feel bitter against certain members of the church, and does not appear to feel that in a few days she will be summoned before her Judge.

30. This evening had another temperance meeting, and eight more signed the pledge, making fifty-one in all.

31. At an extra church meeting just before Bible class, another candidate was received for baptism, after which the Bible class assembled, and the interest manifested to understand the Bible, is very encouraging.

Aug. 2. Br. Brown baptized the five candidates, and in the evening, preachto a very large and attentive audience, a discourse very peculiarly adapted to the state of his hearers.

9. This evening, before Bible class, at an extra church meeting, one of the boys in the school, an East Indian, was received by the church for baptism. He is the same mentioned April 15th. He has certainly undergone a great outward change, and I trust an inward one.

The following communication, referred to in the preceding journal, under date July 13,

sacred Scriptures, and partly as an instance of the happy co-operation of private Christians in spreading abroad the knowledge of

Christ

among the heathen. EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM

MR. G. STEEVENS TO MR. BENNETT, DATED

PENANG, JUNE 25, 1835.

"I have much pleasure in informing you that I have put a goodly number of Burmese tracts into circulation, and some of the Burmans begin to call upon me for them, although I live a distance of three miles from where they are located. I am now getting pretty well acquainted at their village. I visited them last night, which is the third time since my arrival. They have a Kyoung, and a few priests, but no pagodas. There are not many Burmans here-I understand about 500 persons. On my first visit to them, I entered a respectable man's house, and asked him to accept of some books from me, when the following dialogue commenced. Will you accept of a book from me? What book is it?' A book that makes known the Eternal God. Yes, I have a number of these good books by me, and will show them to you.' With this he went into an inner apartment, and brought a large number of tracts. When I had perused them, I told him that they were of the same description as mine; I then asked him what use he made of them, and where he got them. He told me that he had brought them from Maulmein, and that he diligently read them, not only to his family, but that he frequently invited his neighbors, and read to them also. Truly, I was delighted with this information, and looked up to God for guidance to enable me to say something in his case. I remained for about half an hour, but was obliged to promise the man a portion of the Holy Scriptures, before I left him. This promise I have since complied with, for which he was very grateful. He received the Testament from me with an eye full of joy and gladness, and I hope I was thankful to the Disposer of all hearts, for the love I felt glowing within me at the time. May the Lord, of his great mercy, bless every means in operation for the promotion of the gospel, and the enlargement of the Redeemer's kingdom. My heart has been gladdened with the prospect of some of the poor Burmese in this place being

brought to a knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus. I do really think that a faithful old Burman convert might do much good here, for God has promised to bless those who are faithful in his cause. There are some blessed means of grace in this place, the gospel is faithfully preached by the Rev. Messrs. Dyer and Beighton. There has been a dearth in religion here, but we look forward for a charge in these things.

EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM MR. JUDSON, DATED MAULMEIN, JUNE 30, 1835. State of the Mission at Maulmein. Since the beginning of the year, we have received six into the Maulmein native church. One has been removed by death, and one has been finally excluded, so that the present number is ninety-two. I have lately adopted the plan of employing several native assistants to itinerate in the town and the neighboring villages, for the purpose of making known the gospel, and distributing tracts. They meet every morning in my study to pray and to report the labors and successes of the preceding day. This gives me an excellent opportunity for correcting their mistakes, and furnishing them with new topics of argument and exhortation. I have never adopted a plan which pleased me so much, and appeared to be fraught with so many benefits both to the assistants and the people at large. I judge, from the daily reports I receive, that a spirit of inquiry and a disposition to listen are gradually gaining ground, in this uncommonly stupid, obstinate place. As to myself, I am never at leisure to go out, being closely employed in revising the translation of the Old Testament, and reading proof-sheets of Scripture and tracts. The first volume of the Old Testament was completed, in an edition of two thousand, on the 4th inst. the second volume having been previously done. The third and last (from Psalms to Malachi,) will, we hope, be completed in an edition of three thousand, before the end of the year. Besides the Old, Testament, the presses have been employed in printing our standard tracts, in editions of thirty and forty thousand. I hope, as soon as the whole Bible is out of press, to be at leisure to add a few new tracts and elementary works to our present scanty stock, and also to attend to the more systematic instruction of the assistants, particularly the younger ones.

The translation of the New Testa

ment into the Taling language has proceeded to the end of the 2d Corinthians. The principal tracts also are translated. Mrs. Judson is endeavoring to prepare herself to assist in that department. And, as soon as the new Taling types are ready, we intend to commence printing tracts and portions of the New Testament, for the use of the numerous population in this place, and all the country east of Rangoon, very few of whom can read any other language.

EXTRACTS OF A LETTER FROM MR. WEBB, DATED RANGOON, SEPT. 24, 1835. The persecution referred to in the following letter, began, it will be recollected, at Rangoon the former part of the year.

Kyouk-Kheh, an interesting Karen, from the Karen Brook, visited me last evening, and staid through the night. The villages along the Karen Brook are subject to Maubee city, and have shared in common with the other Maubee Karens in the persecution. I learned from him several interesting particulars, a circumstance peculiarly gratifying, as we have not before heard any thing from these villages since the first of their troubles.

The Maubee governor has under his control one thousand houses. Before the persecution, Myat-thah, one of the Karen christians, was appointed by him ruler of one hundred houses. When the persecution began, Myat-thah and every other one who professed to believe in Christ, were seized and fined in all to the amount of 400 rupees, (about $200.) This was a heavy fine, considering that a Karen seldom has property to the amount of $50. Myatthah was deposed from his office, and Kyouk-Kheh put in his place. He says that among the 100 under him 40 are Christians, and have been fined for their religion. He has not yet been baptized, though he says he and his wife, and all his relations worship God, and all suffered in the general persecution. He says the Karens are afraid to visit me, but they daily worship God, and never worship the nats, or the pagodas. Indeed, the whole account he gives of them is of a pleasing character.

One circumstance which he related incidentally, while it shows the errors into which the Karens are liable to fall without a proper guide, shows also their conscientious adherence to the instructions which they receive from those whom they suppose to have

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