Since I have no interesting intelligence to communicate respecting
my own labours in this country, perhaps I may be privileged to speak
of the good that has apparently resulted from the labour of others.
And here I would refer to the native church, over which W. H. Pearce
presides as the pastor; it is impossible to contemplate but with
feelings of interest and gratitude, upwards of sixty of your
fellow-creatures, who were once in the darkness of heathenism, now
uniting in rendering worship to the true God. There is an appearance
too in many of them, that would indicate that they live very near to
God--that they are none other than the meek and penitent followers
of the Lamb. I would not forget to mention the schools at Chitpore,
under the care and superintendence of my esteemed friend the Rev. J.
Ellis; they speak highly of the diligence and devotedness of the
labours both of himself and of his dear partner in life. Having been
requested to examine them in history, geography, and the Scriptures,
I complied, and the result was most satisfactory, and beyond all
expectation. I would that I could say any thing to stir up the minds
of the friends at home on behalf of these valuable institutions. In
addition to the five youths, who have publicly professed their faith
in Christ by baptism, and who afford unequivocal proof of a change
of heart, there are two others, who will speedily follow their
example. We bless God for these fruits, which we hope are but the
earnest of a future glorious harvest.
* * * * *
DIGAH.
We learn, by a letter from Mr. Lawrence, dated the 22nd of November,
that he was about to remove from this station to Allahabad. At that
large and populous city, which, it is expected, will be the seat of the
new presidency, he will be joined by Mr. Anderson, and both will labour
in conjunction for the benefit of the native population of Allahabad and
its neighbourhood. The reasons for taking this step have been explained
at length to the Committee, who concur in the arrangement, and trust it
will promote, in an increased degree, the great object in view.
* * * * *
JAMAICA.
The tenor of recent letters from this island is, on the whole, highly
satisfactory. Our brethren on the north side are actively engaged in
rebuilding their chapels. Mr. Knibb writes from Falmouth, under date of
the 20th of February:--
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