Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-10-05

From the American B.pti,..

Extract Of letter 10 Rev. s. n. Cone, from
Rev. A. Judson. dated Maulmein, Feb. 9Th,
le96. in answer tD enquiries on the subject OF
Bible translation and distribution in Asia.
Rec and Dear Sir.-The BETman BIZ
BE IN vols. 6vo, containing nearly 24o0
pages, was completed on the 29th Of d.
cember last. We are now printing sec
ond edition ofthe Psalms. aud are prepar-
ing to print q second edition Of the New
Testament. ...........1
In the Taiing language, the New-Tes-
lament 10 nearly translated by a native
scholar, q Christian; but il must be thor
oughly examined and revised by one Of
7our number. who 10 studying falling for
that purpose. before we shall venture to
publish il n. u NJ 49,. -. ...g.s
In the Ksrea language, the New Tes-
lament Is in course oftranslation At Tayoy,
and some part Of il will probably be print
: ed, as soon as we can obtain complete
font Of Karen types, whiehfwe are expect
ing within three or four months. -~rsG
As to introducing Chinese Bibles into
the south western part Of the empire, |
have no doubt II can be done, BY two
/ routes. from Ava and from Sadiya. But
The missionaries. At these stations will
doubtless be collecting iniormation on that
very important point g .....
II 10 impossible to say hop many BIZ
bles could be judiciously distributed in
Burmah. Ifthe government was tolerant,
.Ishouh say tens Of thousands; whether
they could or would be read Immediately
or not. But one. word from the Viceroy
Of Ran COON would close that port against
our Bibles and Tracts; and that port is
the key to the whole eounify--so that we
are obliged to proceed prudently. Or II
we had 4 printing establishment in the
country. the importation Of paper, and
even the operation Of the press itself could
be prohibited with the same ease.
Bat We must all 90 forward, preaching
the gospel, and distributing Bibles and
Tracts IN every possible way. and ine every
language under heaven. lfone door e
shut up. we must push in at another.--
Victory. we are sure, will be ours st last.
Ireioiee in the assurance Of your pray
era, and 10 every friend Of the Savior
would ny, sByofksr. pray for Hs." .a 81.
Nay tie Lord Jesus Christ be with thy
spirit A.IuD'oS-
Tun way 70 CoHvERr TEE WoRLD.
= WAsrs ID COS fnd thoss aaEions sorlsf''
said pastor 70 q young Christian female
afcr she had introduced the fourth awak
oncd sinnerto his meeting OF inquiry
With much modesty and humility, she
'rcDlicd. "a few months since, went q
work IN q shop. where were six females
besides myself not one Of whom was pi
ous. They knew that 1 was professoi
az religion. ami I thought it important
frst Of al. 10 gain their confidence b.
exhib;tinga Christian spirit and example
befofe them. Aaer . few weeks. rs W,
boarded together. ] proposed that WI
should spend half a hour each day, II
reading tracts. or some good book for on
improvement; 70 this they agreed. Next
a. one o. two Of them appeared interest
Cd. proposed 10 offer prayer. IN eonnec
ion with readings TO which ihey ais
hssented. then, a. opportunity offered
eonversed with each one separately. Of
f6c subject Of religion; invited them d
=, with me 70 your meeting Of inquiry
and three Of them. Il u hoped. have alrea
.Av founi an interest in Christ ;--thi
fourth one Is very anxious. | hope 81
viii 10 led % the Saviour" The vesal
WA that tkese four prTsons. through Ii
hnmbls efforts a. this Christian femal'
became pians. and united with the am
church. La Christians In humble m