nity of representing to them the abominably sinful and damnable nature of all their old heathenish superstitions and wanton practices, by which the devil leads them captive at his will, and to explain, how by these things the wrath of God comes upon all unbelievers. They were then permitted, by giving us their hands, solemnly to promise never to suffer themselves again to be seduced to these sinful ways. Klaas Trompeter, perceiving that his diabolical traffic was at an end, came at length himself, fell on his knees, and entreated us to forgive him. However, to him we could not speak as to those who had fallen into his snares, but as to an agent of the devil and wicked seducer. But he persisted to cry aloud for mercy, till we told him, that if he would bring his violin, with which he had set his wicked dance a-going, and deliver it up into our custody, in token of his never encouraging these practices again, we should consider about it. He was overjoyed at this glimpse of hope of forgiveness, got up, ran home, took the old violin down, and exclaimed, "Get out of the house, thou instrument of the devil!"-and brought it immediately to us, to keep for him as long as we pleased. Having once more represented to him the atrociousness of his former practices, we added, that though we forgave him, yet that this would not clear him of his guilt; for he must seek forgiveness with God, who alone could save him from eternal punishment. Thus ended this distressing business; and we were glad to perceive, that a deep and salutary impression was made upon old and young; so that we trust, by the Lord's mercy, that his cause has gained, and the devil's has lost.

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June 14.-We spoke individually with all the people living on our land. We will quote a few of their expressions:

Peter said: "How shall I sufficiently thank the Lord, that He has had mercy on me. Formerly, wherever there was any riot or quarrel, there was I, delighting in all manner of wickedness: but now I am most happy, when I may be alone, and I am grieved when I see peo ple engaged in such bad things."

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Among the women were several who repeated their expressions of repentance, that they had suffered themselves to be prevailed upon to engage in the above-mentioned nocturnal sports, and their thankfulness for the

kindness of their teachers, in explaining to them that it was a transgression which separated them from God. They again promised to pray the Lord to preserve them from such deviations.

Juliana Sahapper said: "I am sorry that my particular occupation, as a midwife, is the occasion of my being prevented from being much here. But when I am engaged at a farmer's, and there is a dance or other sports, I retire, and pray our Saviour to preserve me from all sin, as He knows my situation, and that I must mix with the people of the world, though I would rather stay at home and attend the meetings and schools: I wish also to be baptized, but the Lord knows that I am yet very ignorant: yet I trust he will receive me in his own time.'

July 8, 1809.-Five persons were added to the candidates for baptism, and two to the candidates for the communion, Susanna Jaeger and Louisa Voster. The former is an old woman, and speaks good Dutch. She may truly be said to live in communion with God, and to walk worthy of the Gospel. On this occasion, she expressed herself thus: "I say unto him, Thou art my Father in heaven, and I am thy child on earth. Thou art infinitely rich, and I am exceedingly poor; give me what I stand in need of." She received the message of her being added to the candidates with great emotion.

July 10.-A man living on our land, called Africa Anders, who has been for some time wandering about and committing various irregularities, was at length guilty of a robbery on the public road. Brother Schmitt, therefore, gave notice to the congregation after the evening-service, that he was no longer considered as an inhabitant of Gruenekloof, but his house and garden should be given to another.

We may make this general remark as to the events of the two last months, that we experienced almost daily alternate joy and grief; grief, in beholding several who came to us, confessed their sins, asked advice, and gave good hopes of their conversion, and then plunged again into sin and wickedness. For the devil will not let go his hold, as long as he possibly can keep souls in his chains and fetters, and nothing but the almighty power of Jesus can burst the bonds asunder. To this alone we trust for help. Joy, however, often succeeded grief, on

'seeing manifest proofs of this his divine power in others, who are, in good earnest, seeking the salvation of their immortal souls; and this fills us with that confident hope, that he will not leave his work here unfinished, but tread Satan down under our feet, and deliver his slaves from captivity.

Many of the school children gave evident proofs of attention to the word of God, and of deep impressions made upon their hearts; and, when we consider how early these poor little ones are initiated into the way of sin and the service of satan among their heathen connections, we thank the Lord for having given them his 'word, and directed their minds and hearts towards it, insomuch that most of them earnestly seek to avoid sin, and declare their intention of devoting themselves entirely to him that made them, and bought them with his precious blood.

November 1.-Catharine Mathieu having been admitted to the class of candidates for baptism, was the first time present at their meeting. She wept during the whole discourse, and afterwards said to the Missionary, "I now see and understand, and receive it as a hungry man does his bread, that the Caffres, Bushinen, and we Hottentots, have all got but one great God and heavenly Father. He dwells in heaven, and that great light in heaver (meaning the sun) shines round about him, that he may distinctly see what both Caffres, Bushmen, and Hottentots are doing. My husband is an old captaiu, and often told me about the great God, and also about the devil and death. I used to say, That place where so many Caffre Kings, and Captains of Bushmen and Hottentots have landed safe after death, will do for me, and I shall find room there.' However, if I now could get back again to the low country, I would tell them something else. O how I thank God that he has brought me to my teachers, and I thank my teachers for their words. Others may do as they please. I will not be ruled by them. If they do not wish to be saved, God is not in fault. I shall not follow their example any more."

On New Years Eve, 1810, a considerable number of Christians and slaves from far and near, as likewise several of the wives of the Hottentot Soldiers from the camp at the vineyards, came hither to attend Divine Service. both in the forenoon and afternoon.

In the evening at half past nine o'clock we met to close the year. The number of persons had increased, and our hall was crammed, besides the avenues on all sides filled, which made the heat very oppressive. We confessed our unworthiness of all the grace and mercies of our God, which have been daily new; entreated forgivensss for all our sins and deviations, and devoted ourselves anew unto Him who has loved us, and brought us nigh to God by his own blood. He heard our prayers, and accepted our praises.

At half past eleven, every soul that could stir, even little children, would be present, and the people sat almost upon one another. Many tears were shed by all, old and young; their silence and attention was extraordinary eyes and ears seemed rivetted to the speaker, and we hope that the powerful sense we had of the Divine Presence of our adorable Saviour, is an earnest to us of a rich harvest to be gathered out of the Hottentot Nation in this place also.

At twelve we entered into the new year, with supplication and thanksgiving; confidently believing that He who has thus far helped us will be with us throughout the year, and bless our poor endeavours to lead souls to Him.

'SOUTH AFRICA.

Missions of the (London) Missionary Society. From the Nineteenth Report of the Society, given in our First Volume, pp. 388-397, our readers will have learnt the general state of its Missions in that quarter; and the arrival of the Rev. John Campbell at the Cape, for the purpose of regulating their concerns. The return of Mr. Campbell is shortly expected. He has, however, sent before him much interesting information, which it was our purpose to detail in this Number: but, in order to enable our readers to enter more fully into the subject, we are preparing a succinct narrative of the Society's Missions in South Africa from their commencement.

ISLE OF FRANCE.

Eager Demand for French Bibles.

From the Rev. R. E. Jones, Secretary to the Bible Society at the Mauritius.

Port Louis, May 28, 1813.

Sir, I have the pleasure of informing you, that all the French Bibles sent to me by the British and Foreign Bible Society, are disposed of; and that the Society established here have desired me to apply for an additional supply.

I think that double the rumber of French Bibles already received and sold by me, will by no means be too many to let us now have.

The avidity with which the Bibles are purchased is beyond all description. One hundred copies were sold in one day, and I believe twice as many more would have been disposed of with the greatest facility. I am in anxious expectation of the second part of what I am advised, and look daily for their arrival.

Mr. Joseph Tarn.

R. E. JONES.

INDIA.

Native Christian Missionary supported by the Con› tributions of Females.

"Another part of our work," say the Baptist Missionaries, "is the forming of our Native Brethren to usefulness, fostering every kind of genius, and cherishing every gift and grace in them. In this respect, we can scarcely be too lavish of our at tention to their improvement. It is only by means of Native Preachers that we can hope for the universal spread of the Gospel throughout this immense continent. Much good has already been effected by their labours; for their exertions have greatly contributed to the increase of the Church of God in Bengal."

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