Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-08-11
N U NJ B E R 46.
From the Baptist Missionary Magazine
for August, 1886.
BURMAH.
JOURNAL OF Mr. K1NcA1D.
Summary vietc of the Station.

n lew udNS SlIlCc 4CCcA"Co OtOOO pa
ges of looks and tracts, and short time
before atovt l2,OOO-during the two
months row PAST, about $4,000 pages have
been given away at the house, and a few
tracts besides have been given away Iy
the native brethren among their acquain-
lance who wish to examine this religion.
! The school continues about the same; Ii
have Teen dismissed, and 10 are now stu
dying. They are boarding scholars, and
attend worship constantly. Mrs Kincaid
has them formed into Sabbath school,
One ofth2m We hope is pious, and two
others are serious, and are often over.
heard in 5rc1e: prayer. Every effort we
make, apr -ar> t. be blessed; and though
only twelve have come out openly on the
side Of ChIist, ye2 there are quite num-
Der who own Christ as their only hope
and Savior, who are afraid to take the last
solemn step OF. s., ia ration from the world
n being buried with Christ in baptism
i he number Of those who own Christ in
secret is increasing,
Avg. IL, 1886 Several inqurers to-
! day, no are apparently honest They
spoke like reasonable men, vet fear have
rot much of that feeling which induces
! s.nnt rs to cry, "What shall We do to be
saved ?"
10 The head ola kyoung, (monastery,)
Of whom | have formerly spoken, has be-
come believer in Christ, and is greatly
distressed atout his situation, as all his
movements arc carefully watched. The
native blebr'l lhink he is really born
TO Cod,' and cannot but hope this is the
c2so; Eow>vrr, dare not be sanguine.
He knows, and processes to love the truth.
f1e is r..an of great natural parts, we'll
read in all Burman BOOKS and withal,
great ocator.-I have visited the T1a-tha-
ma-Famg, Oord bishop ofthe Empire gave
him a part CT the New Testament, and
some tracts, all of (which he said he would
read with care. By his request, gave
condensed view Of the Christian religion,
the being of God. the immortality of the
soul, the depravity of mar, the redemp-
ton by Christ, the Holy Spirits agency
in changing and sanctifying the soul, the
resurrection Of the dead, the judgmen,
day, the eternity of future happiness, and
future punishment &c. He is a very
mild man, is well skilled in metaphysics,
but in theological discussions is a novice.
compared with many others in the city.
Is Ko Gwa and the native Christians
who live in his compound are thrown in
to CONSERVATION by the threats of some of
their neightors and petty officers, to re-
port them to the officers of the palace
Should this threat be executed, thew will
probably be thrown into prison, at least
two or three Of the most prominent men.
, ko Gwo says, Let US not be anxious,
+ Gol will watch over u.s. The merciful
providence OF God which las been around
us for so many months, and amply provid-
ed for US in every time Of need, encour.
: ages US to hope that the arm of persecu-
! ton will not lie raised Our refuge is the
l Rock of 4 ges
. l6. Several Of the church were not
PRESENT at worship, but sent word by their
chilli. en- that their houses were surround
q ed by lntormers, and they thought it most
: prudent t. remain To those present,
preached from these words, g. Grace be
: with all of them who love our Lord Jesus
O Chtist ip sincerity" ! believe we all
F. had a comtorta!:l: dav.
II. Gave away more than a hundred
h books and tracts, 10 people who called at
$ the house. Had conversation with some
ola inqnlrers.
: 20. Have made some little excursions
s in different parts of the city, and find the
d people as much inclined to listen as for
d merly. do not perceive any shyness, o,
y fear of listenining to me IN the street, "a
r. vat, or verandah, wherever | choose tc
e. stop.
e RI. Several of the native brethren call
q ed today, expressing the hope that tn,
10 threatening storm will pass away, ant
J. leave them undisturbed. So we hope, onc
e. INCREASINGLY pray.
r. Burmans, mahometans, and brahmin
e from Ummerapoora, have been calling 70
books lately; l have given them abou
a. 800, SO of which are BengaIee.
r %. Gave away $50 tracts and books t.
those who called at the house This is
much greater number of vIsiters than usu
at. Had some violent OPP osers and nc
indifferent reasoners Opposition is bet
I ter than Indifference. Two persons ap
be pear to be right in heart, but as vet, the
have not courage to be baptized W
be long to see time of refreshing ON til
" presence of the Lord when the wore
; shall be quick and powerful, reaching tn
Utmost soul of these perishing heather
30. Ko Kai and Moung SILVA Nee
re Java CONVEX 81 | am sending out on liul
of excursions nto the outskirts Of the cit,
to and neighboring villages; and to max
of them more skilful in the word of right
on eousness, l have them spend an afternoon
ny with me every second or third day, whe
a / read one or two chapters critically. L
ed this way they are becoming more aequain