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-Completion of a Church at Badagamme-Im-
proved State of the People-The Tooth of Budhu-
Sketch of Samuel, a converted Malabar-Bishop He-
ber's Testimony-Tamul Press at Nellore-Habitual
Superstition of the Cingalese-Allowance to be made
for the unavoidable Ignorance of Adult Heathen-
Trials and Prospects of the Mission-Distribution of
Tracts-A Cingalese Prisoner-Summary of the Cey-
lon Mission-United Efforts of different Communions.

MISSIONARY RECORDS.

CHINA, BURMAH, CEYLON,

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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.

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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.

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