Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-03-15

SO1C LOt ldTSoT tldu u ndll DuSuCl' anu
some ten or fifteen feet square, absolutely
filled with small idols, heaped promiscu
ously one upon another. As we followed
the paths which wound among the groups
of figures and MODELS every new aspect
of the cave presented new multitudes of,
images. A ship of five hundred tons
could not carry away the half of them.
Alas Where now are the successive
generations whose hands wrought these
wonders, and whose hearts confded I'M
these deceits2 Where now are the mill
ions who came hither to confess their
sins to gods tina: cannot hear, and spread
their vain obations to him that cannot
save? The multitudes are gone, but the
superstition remains. The people are
left like the G eanings of the vintage, but
the sway of a senseless, hopeless system
is undiminished. Fewer bow in these
dark recesses, but no better affairs witness
holier devotonS. May we not hope great
things from the effect Of full federation
secured by the present rulers, and full
tide Of missionary effort set forward by
American churches Thanks be to God,
that Christian nation rules these provn-
ces, and a Christian community sends
forth light and truth. Happy and aus
picious is the dawn which now begins to
break May Christians pray it into per-
feet day.
Karen Christian Village.
On the third day after leaving Maui
men, we arrived at the newly formed
Christian village of which 10 Chetthing.
so we'll known in America, is pastor. 1t
numbers as yet but thirteen houses, Of
which most of the adults are Karen disci
ples drawn together to enjoy the means
OF mutual edi6cation. Thirty-nine mem
bers constitute the church, and others
are about to remove thither. Few Of the
great effects produced at Matah are yet
visible here; but religion has already
placed this little band far above their wan
dering brethren in many respects. At
= least, it has saved their souls! Did it
leave them in all their destitution of COM
fort and refinement, the deficiency, when
compared to the gain, would be a grain
of sand to the universe
Mr.. Vlnton was absent on preaching
tour up the river. Mrs. Vinton received
us with hearty welcome, and the disci-
: pies were not behind in paying their cor
dial respects. My intended visit had been
announced to them fortnight ago. and a
church meeting and communion season
appointed. Some Christians from other
villages had arrived, and others kept
; emerging from the jungle all day
Several brought presents of eggs, plan
tains, honey, &C., and the occasion evi.
IDENTIFY possessed in their minds great in
terest. A number fserious inquirers and
hopeful converts presented themselves
: Several, who had for some months giver
evidence of spiritual change, asked bap.
> tisn, and the evening was spent in warm
devotional exercises. We lodged in lit
: tie rooms partitioned off at the end of tho
chapel, and most of those who came from
T T distance lodged in the building 1t was
q, truly refreshing to hear them conversing
Il till late hour, on the things ofthe king
dom. AS one after another at length grew
!, sleepy, he engaged in private prayer in {
Z low tone Of voice, and stretched himsel
T. for repose on the clean bamboo floor
u D. The voice of prayer was in this manner
h kept up till midnight
Next morning we had church meet
a ing, at which, among other business, three
! candidates for baptism were received
. Some others were deferred for the present
4 The rude-looking assembly, QateIy SC
!; rude indeed, and so ignorant of eterna
Il things transacted their business will
J much order and great correctness ofjudg
D. ment. Now and several times before,
% addressed them officially, through Mr.
s Judson, examining into their degrees 0
u religious knowledge, and leaving then
} various injunctons relating both to tenn
? poral and eternal things. In the after
;; noon we met again, and after religious
IL exercises walked in procession TO tn,
E water side, where, after singing an,
u prayer, [ baptized the candidates in tn
IN name of the Holy Three. The river wa
re perfectly serene and the shore a clear
81 sand: One ofthose lofty mountains which
S, [ have described, rose in isolated majest,
l on the opposite shore,* intercepting th'
y rays OF the setting sun. The water wa
. perfectly clear, the air cool and fragrant
IL the candidates calm and happy. All wa
Il. good May that lonely mountain often
81 81 often echo with the baptismal hymn, am
as the voice of PRAYER. Next morning w
le had the Lords supper, and departed, ami
H. the tears and prayers of these love y chill
'n dren of the forest.
~ How blessed and golden, are thes
Oh days to Burmahl Men love to mark tn
re glorious sunrise. Painters copy it; poet
- sing it; all derive pleasure and elevation
ne as they gaze while it blazes up tn
Gu heavens, turning to gorgeous purple ever
e. dull cloud, gliding the mountain tops, an
ISL chasing the mists from the valley. Go
US seems present, and creation rejoices.-