Chinese Testament-Voyage of Rev. Mr. Slater- Idolatrous Ceremonies-The Chinese Camp-A Pro- testant Village-Report of the Deputation-Chinese and European Chronology compared- Marvellous Story-Recent Efforts-Baptist Missionary Society- Rev. Mr. Robinson's Labours-Visit of the Udhiputi -Principal Seat of Idolatry-Baptism of a China- man-Ravages of the Cholera-Completion of the Burmah-Its State-Worship of the White Elephant -Character of the Burmans-Baptist Mission-Lon- don Missionary Society-American Baptist Board -Labours of Rev. A. and Mrs. Judson-The Convert Moung Nau-Other Converts-Introduction to the King-Further Accessions to the Church-Mrs. Jud- son's Illness-Her feelings on leaving Rangoon-Let- ter of Moung Shwa-ba to Rev. Dr. Baldwin-Burmese War-Perils and Sufferings of the Missionaries. Ceylon-Budhism-Efforts of the London and Baptist Missionary Societies-Rev. Dr. Coke-His Death -Arrival of Wesleyan Missionaries-Early Labours -Moodeliar of Galle-Conversion of a Budhist Priest -Cruelties of the King of Kandy-Triumph of the British Troops-Another Convert from Budhism- Native Schools-Conversion of two Priests-Effects of Christian Instruction on the Young-The Gospel introduced to the Kandyan Territories-Idolatrous Processions-Pleasing Contrast-Chapel opened at Kornegalle-Death of a Native Teacher-Villages visited-Heathen Festival-Death of Don Luis -Completion of a Church at Badagamme-Im- MISSIONARY RECORDS. CHINA, BURMAH, CEYLON, &c. &c. CHAPTER I. State of the People of China.-Philosophical Systems.-The first Protestant Missionary.-Early Labours of Rev. R. Morrison.-Visit to the Temple of the Great Northern Deity. Supposed Superiority of the People.-Publication of the Acts of the Apostles.-Edict against Christianity.— Its probable Effect.-Rev. R. Milne.-His deep Humility and entire Devotedness. Difficulties encountered. Temple dedicated to Fuh-too.-Contrast between the Natives of Britain and of China.-Translation of the Morning and Evening Prayers. - Apprehension of Danger. — Translation of the Scriptures completed. A THE people of China have an extensive territory, many parts of which are fertile, salubrious, and delightful; and they possess a knowledge of the useful arts to a degree which supplies all the necessaries, and most of the luxuries of life. They have also ancient and modern literature of various kinds, an unlicensed press, and cheap books suited to their taste. Nor are they wanting in music, poetry, theories of nature, descriptions of her. B |