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SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORY, 56, PATERNOSTER ROW;
AND BY THE BOOKSELLERS.
Printed by J. Rider, 14, Bartholomew Close, London.
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-A temple dedicated to
Fuhtoo-Contrast between the Natives of Britain and
of China-Translation of the Morning and Evening
Prayers-Apprehension of Danger-Translation of
the Scriptures completed.
CHAPTER II.
17
The Convert Tsae-a-ko-His Baptism-Contributions
of the Religious Tract Society-Comparison of
different Institutions-Itinerant Printing-Chinese
and English Dictionary completed-Dr. Morrison's
arrival in England-Presentation to the King-Visit
to a Chinese Pagoda-The Convert Leangafa-His
Conversations with Natives-Grounds of Hope and
Motives to Prayer with regard to China-Recent
Converts-American Mission-Testimony to Leang-
afa-Death of Dr. Morrison.
CHAPTER III.
37
Settlement of the Rev. R. Milne at Malacca-Mode
of spending the Sabbath-Interview with Sabat-
Baptism of LeangafaLecture opened in the temple
of Ta-peh-Kung-Anglo Chinese College-Death of
Mrs. and Dr. Milne-Visit of the Deputation-Cir-
culation of the Scriptures-Improved state of the
Mission-Pulo Penang-Idolatrous Festival—Infan-
ticide-Singapore-Siam-Rev. Mr. Gutzlaff His
Labours.
CHAPTER IV.
66
Sumatra Baptist Missionary Society-Visit of Rev.
Mr. Burton to Padang-The Battas-Their Religion
-Schools established-Importance of a Knowledge of
Geography-Conversation with a Priest-Cruel Sport
-Indifference of the Natives-The principal Padra-
State of the Battas-Amboyna-Rev. Mr. Kam-His
Visits to several Islands-Interesting Results-Appa-
rent Preparation for the Scriptures.