answered, "I think it may be understood thus: as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost are one, therefore whosoever seeth the Son, seeth the Father also."

At another time, when I asked how it was that David called Christ his "Lord", though he was also called the Son of David, the same Boy said, "David had become acquainted, through the Prophets, with that great Redeemer who was to come; and, in that respect, he called Him his Lord: and because He became incarnate in the family of David, He is called his Son."

They requested me once to write prayers for them, in order that they might know how they should pray, when they arose, went to School, &c. They sometimes take the Gospels, and go to the Servants to read to them: I hope they will be useful instruments for thus making known the Gospel, when they will be somewhat more advanced in age. I am, however, always afraid to relate any such things of the Natives of this country, because all of them, the young as well as the old, are very much accustomed to dissimulation.

Mr. Jetter, in a late Letter, gives a very just idea of the state and hopes of Missionaries labouring among the Heathen*

If I look back to the time when I first arrived at Burdwan, I see a very great change in those people who come more immediately in contact with us. Then, they would hardly touch a book of our Holy Scriptures, thinking they should become a Christian by doing so; but now they receive the New Testament into the Schools, and learn great portions of it by heart. But, it is a melancholy fact, which we witness, that the people, although they confess the excellent instructions of the New Testament to be most beautiful and good, yet think it not necessary to conform their lives to them, saying, that the way in which they are going will also lead them to Heaven. We want another Pentecost, a pouring-out of the Holy Spirit, to move and rouse up these poor Heathen from their sleep of sin and wickedness. Human power is too short: we can plant and water, but God must give the increase. It is an easy thing to convince a Hindoo of the absurdity and unprofitableness of the religious Ceremonies, which he observes to the honour of this or that god or goddess; but to make him believe that Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the World, and that without him there is no salvation to be found, is beyond human power.

In Appendix VIII. further Extracts are given from the Communications of Messrs. Jetter and Deerr; in which will be found various particulars relative to the Schools, and the difficulties opposed to the propagation of Christianity by the character and superstition of the Hindoos.

Benares.

Mr. and Mrs. Morris arrived at this Station on the 10th of January, of last year. The following notices relative to the Mission occur in the Report of the Corresponding Committee:

On the arrival of the Rev. Mr. Morris at Benares, Mr. Adlington, whose health had suffered from the close attention which he had paid in all seasons to the Schools founded by Jay Narain Ghossaul, applied for leave of absence, with a view to recruit his strength by change of air.

A friend of the Society, on passing Benares in March last, after inspecting the first classes, expressed in a Letter to the Secretary his approbation of their progress, especially in Arithmetic; and spoke of them as farther advanced, than any Scholars whom he had seen in any similar institutions. The number in general attendance was 130. The Scriptures were read without objection, in all the departments, and Tracts received with avidity.

About Christmas, the Founder of the School, in addition to the liberal monthly allowance for subsistance to poor Scholars, added a suit of clothes to each.

The Committee are, however, aware, that the real progress of the School is much interrupted, by the distance from the city at which the Society's Missionaries have been hitherto obliged to reside. Mr. Adlington took up his abode, for a time, in the School-house; but, from the smoke and other nuisances attending a crowded Native City, his health soon began to be materially affected: the Second Master has since left the situation from the same cause. The passing backward and forward, from Secrole to the School, in the hot season, is equally injurious to health. The Committee are therefore very anxious to obtain a proper situation near the city for building upon. The difficulty of procuring ground has hitherto prevented the accomplishment of this object, but is is hoped that it may soon be brought about: and pecuniary sacrifices must not, obviously, be put in competition with the health of the Missionaries, upon which, under God, the attainment of the Society's objects depends.

The Committee have learned, by recent despatches, that the Founder of the Schools, Jay Narain, departed this life on the 9th of November. Of his death Mr. Morris writes, under date of the 10th

Yesterday morning (whether by his own desire, I have not been able to learn) he was removed from Secrole, where he had been staying for a few days, to what the Hindoos call a "Holy Place;" where he expired yesterday afternoon, about four o'clock P. M. The last two times that I visited him, I am sorry to say that

he scarcely knew me; nor could I discover what his views and feelings were, in the near prospect of death. I visited him some time ago during an attack of illness; when he appeared to have some serious impressions of religion on his mind, and requested me to pray with him. Our aged friend is now gone; and we must leave him in the hands of a wise and merciful God.

The Members who call to mind the account which this benevolent Native gave of his own state of mind in a Letter to the Society recorded in the Nineteenth Report, will feel regret that his closing days were not accompanied by clearer evidence of the decisive influence of Christianity upon his mind. They will remark, however, with thankfulness to God, the increasing attention among the Natives to our Holy Religion; and will hear, not without hope concerning himself, the manner in which the highly-respected Son of the deceased, Kolly Shunker Ghossaul, speaks on this subject, in a Letter to the Rev. Daniel Corrie, from Benares, Nov. 30, 1821 :—

Hearing of my Father's unhealthy state, I came up from Calcutta to visit him; but, two days before my arrival, I lost my affectionate and honoured Father. This grieved me extremely: however, all are bound to an end! I thank God, that he departed this life, well: because, during his residence in this world, he lived very happily, and left Son, Grandson, and Great-grandson. He suffered no worldly pain in his mind; and no doubt, I believe, by his Christian Faith, he will enjoy eternal happiness in the next world. We that are to suffer, therefore, have no remedy, but to endure so great a loss, as long as myself and children live in this world.

After urging the establishment, at Benares, of a Printing Press, this enlightened Native adds

Now I wish to reside some time in this part, and to effect the increase of Christian Knowledge among the people.

I therefore beg you will pray for the enlightening of the human minds, which are naturally in darkness. Oh I am sure, without it, no good can be expected in this or in the next world!

It appears that the legal transfer of the property, mentioned in former Reports to have been assigned by Jay Narain to the support of these Schools, was never effected he repeatedly assured Mr. Morris, that he would take care to provide for the Establishment before his death. His Son has, however, declared his intention of securing to the Society the monthly payment assigned by his Father. A further extract of the

Letter just quoted speaks highly to the honour of Kolly Shunker:

For the School which my Father established in this City, to support expenses, he was bound to pay monthly 200 Šicca Rupees. He made no Will for it; but I am bound to pay it for his sake, regularly as long as I live. But I do not wish any hesitation to take place for the payment in future; either by my decaying in wealth, or by the neglect of my children, heirs, and representatives. I therefore wish to secure the fund by landed property. I have two houses, of English fashion, situated in this city; will you, therefore, be pleased to get them both, and empower the Rev. Thomas Morris to take the necessary conveyances of me.

This liberal offer has been very gratefully accepted by the Corresponding Committee.

Mr. Morris reports, in the latest communications, that the number of Scholars was greater than it had been since the opening of the Schools, and that a thirst for knowledge was evidently increasing among them.

On Mr. Adlington's return to Benares, he hoped to establish Schools in the Villages round the City; after the manner of those in connection with Burdwan, which he greatly admired.

Chunar.

The Corresponding Committee thus introduce their report relative to this Station:

The Rev. Mr. Greenwood and the Rev. Mr. Bowley continue their accustomed labours at this Station.

During the past year, the Church, mentioned in former Reports, has been finished; and is now conveniently fitted up, for the double purpose of English and Hindoostanee Worship. It is understood by the Committee, that the middle aisle is pewed for the accommodation of Europeans, and such Native Christians as have adopted European Manners; and that a considerable space round the pulpit is left open and matted, to admit of Natives sitting in their usual posture; while the side aisles are supplied with moveable seats.

A House, with necessary out-offices, has also been erected for Mr. Bowley's residence, contiguous to the Church. A SchoolHouse is still wanted, and a wall to enclose the Church-Yard; which the Committee are anxious to complete, as soon as their funds will allow.

On the design which had been proposed of erect

ing Alms-Houses, the following encouraging statement occurs :

It is with peculiar satisfaction, that the Committee are able to report, that, on representing to the Most Noble the GovernorGeneral the destitute state of many poor Christian Women at Chunar, the Widows of the Honourable Company's European Invalids, as stated in last year's Report, his Lordship, with his characteristic benevolence, brought the case of the Poor Widows before the other Members of Government, who readily concurred in the idea suggested of erecting Twelve AlmsHouses, according to a plan and estimate submitted by a Member of the Committee. Orders have accordingly been issued for carrying the same into effect, at the expense of Government. In the plan submitted to Government, and approved, Native ideas of comfort have not been exceeded; while durability has been aimed at: the building will be puckah throughout; the roof being arched, and the walls proportionably strong. This will be the first Asylum for the Widowed Native Female, that Modern India, at least, has beheld; and it will, it is hoped, prove a lasting monument, among others, of the genuine huma nity with which the Government of the country has been administered.

On the state of the Native Congregation, the Corresponding Committee quote the following passages from a Letter addressed by Mr. Bowley, in the former part of last year, to the Secretary of the Society :

I have been enabled to persevere in the important duties of my Office, publishing to all classes, who have granted me a hearing, the unsearchable riches of Christ. My Journal to the present date will shew you how I have been employed since my

return.

I have baptized Four Adults (two males and two females) and Nine Children; four of Native Christians, the rest adopted by Christians. One of the men was our Hindee Teacher, who, so long ago as when Mr. Corrie was at Benares, intimated his wish to be baptized: but fear of the world and shame made him shrink from the Ordinance; nor did I admit him to it, till he had manifested contrition for putting off the Saviour so long. Three couples have been married, and two Adults buried.

The Native Christians continue to conduct themselves to the satisfaction of all who love the Lord Jesus Christ here, with the exception of one or two who were suspended from the Communion, but who have also been restored upon manifesting true signs of penitence. The Communicants are about fifty. From our Sacramental Collections made from the Native Christians, together with a pecuniary aid received from a Christian afar off, we are enabled to dispense to poor indigent widows 22 rupees