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out of a Commentary on the Gospels; one, a Hymn of Ephraim's; one, one of their Canons: first of all they said (excepting my young friend Marcus) that they could not do it: but, after two or three days' consideration, they all performed their tasks after a fashion, and better than I expected they know not how to compose in their own language. The other Students improve: seven of the principal were confronted with one another: they conducted the examination among themselves, asking questions regarding their progress in English-the moods, tenses, persons, &c. of the verbs, regular and irregular: they asked and answered, with as much facility as I could myself. Their desire to learn is great-their temper, admirable. With them I have no fault to find. Our friend Marcus is every thing that I could wish he is really a good Syriac Scholar, and can read his Syriac Bible as well as I can my English; and when we recollect that he never read the Bible in Malayalim, his native tongue, it shews good serviceable knowledge of Syriac: I take him with me to Cochin, &c. occasionally: the Jews argued with him at great length; and, among other things, said that the Apostles had altered many things which Jesus Christ did not, and that Jesus said expressly he came not to destroy but to fulfil: Marcus replied, "You must fix the

meaning of the expression to fulfil :" he is nineteen: he is getting on well in Latin, but the first year affords not much to speak of.

May, 7 1821.--Since the end of March, I have read through St. John's Gospel, the Acts, and the Epistles as far as Ephesians, in Syriac. I read Hebrew with Moses Sarphaty, till he left for Cochin; and revised some of the translation of the Indian Pilgrim. The last four days, I have been reading the Syriac Daily Prayers now in use, and have finished half the Service for the Sabbath Evening,

I have had many conversations with Malpan Abraham, on the Prayers; and particularly on their prayers to and adoration of the Virgin. His object was to show, that, as Jesus Christ had now in heaven the very identical body that was conceived in the womb of Mary, therefore Mary still bore the relation of a Mother, and ought to have prayers and ho nours accordingly. He said, that, as the Apostles performed miracles in the name of Jesus Christ and by the power of Jesus Christ, so Mary in heaven hears and answers prayers in a similar way. He was very confident in his point, and nothing but a spiritual apprehension will remove these notions.

May 10.-Paid a visit to Mar Philoxenus, on his arrival from the North. It was truly pleasing to see the two Metropolitans together.

May 2.-Spent a happy day with

my Brethren at Cotym, In the morning we discussed the question, "Whe are suitable subjects for Christian Baptism?" Preached, at two o'clock, in the Church, from Isaiah lx. 1. to a goodly number of Syrians. It was encouraging to see the Metran with some Catanars attending to the truths of the Gospel.

May 3.-Went with the Brethren to the College, and was gladdened with what is in progress for the revival of

this people; as it regards the Library, preparations for Schools, Seminary, &c. Reflecting on the state of things when I first came at the commencement of the Mission, and comparing them with the present, fills the heart with gratitude, and puts in one's mouth a new song of praise to the God of Grace.

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May 22, 1821. This morning was 1821.—This one of severe trial. The weather of late has been very bad; yesterday and last night, tremendously so. The Church Tower, being badly built and quite green, came down this morning about two o'clock, leaving nothing but a heap of ruins. There are circumstances, connected with this, of a most merciful kind. Had it, in falling, inclined over the Church, considerable mischief must have been done; and two or three Boys, sleeping in the Church, most likely would have been killed but nothing injurious has happened, either to the Church or individuals; and I have a hope of recovering the loss, in good part at least, by subscription.

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June 4.-Examined some persons for baptism, and determined to admit six, five men and one woman, to that Sacred Ordinance. I could refuse none of of these. I have a good hope of three being real Christians, especially a blind lad.

June 10, Whit-Sunday. Baptized the above persons, with three children. The Catechist gave an exhorn' to the persons baptized, from Matt. xxviii. 19, 20.

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June 29.-A rumour of Popish opposition again. I understand, that, by order of the Bishop lately arrived from Europe, publications have been issued in the Catholic Church, prohibiting) Roman-Catholic Children from coming to our Schools. If it be true, It shall be grieved, but I trust the Lord will bring good out of evil. July 2This bvening married two couple, in Malabar. One couple were Heathen, till lately and have a fa mily); theƐwotnan was baptized Tast Novembeds the man on Whit-Sunday 10 lævived ad ot

last. The woman of the other couple was also baptized on Whit-Sunday: she has lived several years with a man that formerly was a Nambourie; but, about twelve years since, was baptized in the Roman Catholic-Church: he, of late, has attended our Church, and has been very desirous of being mar, ried. Thus, it is to be hoped, that the Gospel has done some little good, The first mentioned couple also wished to be married, according to the Christian rule.

July 5.-The news concerning the Bishop's order is confirmed; and more also; for he has issued orders that the Sacred Scriptures are not to he read, without leave from the Pope. Thus a time of trial is again come. At present, the people are alarmed. I hope it will, ere long, pass over; and that, on reflection, many will choose light rather than darkness. But, sure I am, that the opposition of men will redound to the success of the Gospel.

Aug, 1.-Two Heathens have pro fessed themselves desirous of becom Ingristians. With one of them my servant, who I hope is a sin cere Christian, has had some interesting conversation: he declares the va nity of idols, being assured that they cannot benefit him; that none but the True God can do him good; and that none but Jesus, the Saviour of, sint ners, can save his soul: he made ser veral inquiries respecting what alteration the Christian Religion would require him to make in his present situation and customs: on being informed none, but the

idolatry, he expressed himself desirous of attending Christian Instruction; but I fear that the world stands between Christ and him, and that hel is not likely to be decided yet?' it ap pears that he has property in his fa mily, which he wishes to be divided, and his portion to be allotted and se cured to him, before he discards Pa ganism, lest he should not get it afterwards, as is likely to be the case. The other man also mentions the same,) that were it not for a compound 'or, Jhis cab epped asing.. Me

Sept. 3, 1821. A week or two back, I instituted a kind of Catechetical Lecture, on Wednesday Evenings. I found most of the attendants exceed ingly ignorant; so much so, that it is with great difficulty that one can get them to comprehend the most plain and simple things. These are, of course, of almost the lowest order or caste. I requested them to learn to read, which a few immediately complied with.

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Sept. 25.-I was requested to establish a School among the Conganee Brahmins. They say that 300 Children' will attend it.

Sept. 26.—I was informed that the above Conganées fear to allow our books in the School, as they know not what they contain. I understand that some Catholics are at the bottom of this business. These people will neither learn to go to heaven themselves, nor permit others if they can prevent it. For the satisfaction of the Conganees, I desired a Catechism and a Gospel or two to be read to them.

Some of the larger Boys, that have been in the Bazar School from its commencement, have left it. I hope their superstitious ideas are giving way; and that, in time, the Word of God will be freely admitted. The people are exceedingly desirous of an English School, and assure me that very many will attend. I shall be most happy to effect this, as it would bring Christianity into the School at once, with other useful knowledge. I have directed a Petition to be brought for it.

A few days ago, the Catechist being in conversation in the Bazar and dis tributing Tracts, a man stood by and listened, and afterward followed him. He observed, that, from what he had heard of the Christian Religion, it was

a very good one; that he should like to be of it, and could he be allowed to attend for instruction. This, of course, was granted him; and he attends daily. There is an encouraging hope, that from the Catechist's conversation in the Bazar, a stir is commencing. This is what I long to

see.

Sept. 29. I am happy to have the Matrimonial, Burial, Public Baptis mal Services, and the Catechism, correctly translated at least, they will want but little revising for the Press.

Oct. 4.-On Tuesday Evening, I went to Cotym; and spent a most profitable time with my Brethren there.

This evening, I received two Young, Men from the Church of Rome into our Church.' A Young Woman, who has lived with us ever since we first came into Travancore, although she had left the Church of Rome more than two years, begged to be permit ted publicly to testify her renunciation of that Church. Two Young Females also (one thirteen, the other fourteen years of age), by their Mother's wish, united in this act. The' Mother is a Protestant, a member of the Dutch Church; but owing to no Protestant being at Cochin, these, children of her's were baptized by a Romish Priest, with which she was. not satisfied, and therefore wished her Daughters to be received into the Protestant Church.

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Oct. 9. Encouraging accounts from the Bazar. There are much conversation and inquiry respecting religion. One person appears to be very desirous of Christian Instruction and baptism.

I received a Letter from my former Moonshee, in which he, in strong terms, regrets the want of Christian Instruction-assures me that he is miserable without it-laments being deterred from coming among us, by the threats of some and the entreaties, of others and determines to release himself from these, on his Mother's

recovery, and to enjoy peace of mind. May he have something beyond mere nature to enable him to burst these bonds!

Oct. 13, 1821. — This has been a solemn day. Captain Savage, of H. M. 87th Regiment, died on board a ship in the road, at half-past six this morning. The bell tolling all day gave extensive information; so that at five o'clock in the evening, an unusual concourse of people, between 700 and 1000, were assembled to witness the procession. It appeared to have a great effect on all castes and descriptions of persons. Such a circumstance had not occurred in Allepie before.

Oct. 22-Much opposition to the Young Persons who joined us lately. One has been compelled to attend the Catholic Church, and do Penance: he is much alarmed, and has gone back to secure peace and safety: this is to be expected. I am told that he was not sincere in joining us, but had worldly ends in view: this I suspect. However, perceiving that he, after joining us, did not, as his companion has uniformly done, act with the requisite decision, I desired him to erase his name with his own hand. I understand that yesterday he underwont a complete ordeal and purification: he was, as it were, re-baptized, being sprinkled with holy water and anointed with oil, and having his mouth and tongue cleansed with salt! Nov. 26.-A Young Man from Cochin, who has been in Allepie and attended Church about eighteen months, called this morning.

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states, that, within the last twelve months, it has pleased God to effect his mind, in giving him to see himself a sinner standing in need of pardoning mercy through Christ, and that he desires to hate all sin and to give himself up unreservedly to God. He goes to Cochin to-day, to ask permission of his Father, who belongs to the Dutch Church, to join us: it is encouraging to find one and another thus wrought upon.

Dec. 1.-The above Young Man arrived from Cochin, having obtained his Father's consent: he will unite with us at the Lord's Table to

morrow.

Dec. 11. We have most gladly received the press, and I have forwarded it to Cotym. This affords me unspeakable pleasure, notwithstanding it occassioned me to snap the tendon on the back of my leg in two, by which I have been confined to my couch and table for nearly the last two months. I have not been able to stand in my pulpit thrice on the Lord's Day, but have been compelled to request the Catechist to assist me more than usual. I have been able to bear twice pretty well, and begin to hope that shortly I shall be able to go through the three times.

I need not state again the calamity that befel the Tower of our Church, having written so fully concerning it before. The cost of building was 600 Rupees. I have the pleasure to inform you, that the subscriptions-toward the re-building it amount to between 500 and 600 Rupees.

list, during the last three months, is about 50; but the average attendance does not exceed 20. Many Boys, who had attended a short time and acquired a little knowledge, have gone away; and, it may be feared, have forgotten all that they had learned: some who have begun to learn English, and have been enabled to read and write a little, either through their own pride, thinking that they had learned enough, or through the want of parental influence, have gone away to come no more; and some of whom we hoped well, thinking that they promised fair to become useful to our Mission by supplying us with able School masters, have disappointed us. There are a few, however, who continue to attend, of whom

24 Boys repeat the Lord's Prayer; repeat the Ten Command

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read in the New Testament, Cingalese;

repeat the first part of a Scripture Hist. Catechism;

repeat the second part of ditto. are learning English; and read and write tolerably well. The Children in this School are catechised daily, by one of us, upon the Old Testament; and they are now become so used to this method of instruction, that, having heard a portion of Scripture read over, they will answer almost any question that we can ask them upon it.

Baddagamme Girls' School. For want of a School-room, the Girls are instructed in the veranda of our house. The prospect of obtaining clothing (which they do if they attend well) operates as a stimulus upon them; so that the attendance is larger and more regular than in any of our Boys' Schools. The total number exceeds 50, and the average attendance is about 40. They are catechised daily in the Scriptures, by Mrs. Mayor or Mrs. Ward; on whom their entire instruction devolves, and who attend (one or both of them) several hours every day. They are all learning to

read their own language; and a few of them have made tolerable progress. They improve in their needle-work, as fast as their Teachers can reasonably expect.

Gannegamme School.

Don Solomon de Sylva, Schoolmaster. In this village we have not yet built a School-Room. The Master teaches the Boys in his Father's garden. We have rented a small spot of land, on which we intend to erect a School-Room, as soon as we can procure the materials. The village is very populous; and very convenient for our visiting it, as often as we please. Total number of Boys on the list 37; average attendance 18. 18 Boys repeat the Lord's Prayer;' 14 repeat the Commandments; learn the first part of Hist. Catechism;

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learns second part of ditto; repeat first and second parts of ditto, perfectly;

spell words of two and three syllables;

4 read Cingalese Dialogues.