The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1830-08-11

OnhiSTIANlTY IN CHINA. The London Morn
ing Chronicle of June 81, contains the foIlowino
substance of a letter" from the native Chimes
0nristIan, Leangafa, to the Committee of the
bible Society, transmitted by the Rev. DR.. Nor.
rlson - -A"A
China, Dec. IA, 1929. To all the vener.
able persons who manage the affairs of the
Society for the distribution of the Sacred
scriptures, respectful letter is hereby adj
dressed, wishing them golden tranquility.
happily have received the favor of gift
OF the Holy Book from your honorable ma
TONS Society. The gift is of the highest
Importance; and | regret that l cannot re-
pair In person to thank you for your good
ness can only keep my heart with dill
gence, deny myself, and exert my utmost
sIrength to propagate the gospel, advising
nnu instrncting my fellow countrymen here.
ferhaps we may obtain the transforming
influences of the Holy Spirit to turn them
10 the Lord and Savior, according to the
intention OF all your venerable sirs.
The Most High God compassioned, from
ancient times to the present, all nations:
ana No sent the Savior to this oarth to proclaim
July the wonderful mystery of redemption,
and the divine will contained in the true
gospel. At the time of Jesus's Advent the
holy Apostles scattered the gospel among
many nations; but although, up to this time,
many followed and believed the principles
OF the gospel, none have equalled your hon
orable nation in discriminating the correct
principles OF the universal church, and main
tanning a strict adherence to the sacred
truths OF the Bible not adding 80 much us
a hber OF private Interpretation, calculated
to delude others.
besldes, IN your country, those who pre-
serve constant and ardent love to the Sa-
Vior, and would widely extend our gospel,
are not few. Hence, the many societies in
your country to assist in disseminating the
gospel among all nations, to convert them,
and turn them to God. Although success
depends on the converting grace of the
Holy Spirit, still it is the work of your hon
ofable country's society to distribute the
Holy Book.
Previously to conversion was as deaf
and blind; but having obtained the HOLY
Book to read, and having to be thankful for
the instruction of the two venerable teach
ers, Milne and Morrison, | became ac-
quainted with the great grace of God in
compassionately sending the Savior. and
with the worth of the soul and so was led
TO repentance, reformation, and faith; and
to trust IN our Lord and Savior, looking up
Tor the salvation of my soul.
II left without the Holy Book, how should
l have known the grace of God, and the |
Immediate worth of the soul? Hence the |
work of the society for distributing the Holy |
Book, and of the other societies to assist, is |
indeed great benefit to the people of all |
n niiqEPPiedbRd ~aaqsld /, -......~-
during the days we remain in this world,
that we shall ever meet and see each other.
We can only hope that, by reliance on
the merits of our Savior, We shall meet in
the world to come, in the heavenly man
sions, and enjoy everlasting bliss, exulting,
and, together, praising the love and grace
of God to infinite ages.
Reverently l present this on the right
hand of the venerable Committee of the
Bible Society.