Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-08-21

and resemble our christian villages in tn
times OF our Anglo Saxon forefathers j
the otn and 9TH centuries. Such glor
Gus scene has never yet been presented t
| our longing eyes in Bengal l"-N Y
Observer.
In our last, we published short arti
Gle referring to i remarkable religious
movement among TIE Hindoos in som,
villages IN the vicinity of Kishnaghur
where upwards of 5000 have thrown
away their idols, and expressed desir,
to be received into the christian church
we now present the report of Archdeacor
Dealtry. who visited the villages referred
TO- Tor the purpose of learning the truth
respecting the reports of this astonishing
change.-Caristian Waichman.
Report, By the Ven. Archdeacon Dealtru
Of has Uls5t tothe Uillages north of Kish
mGghar, Feb Is, 1899.
On the return Of the Bishop and NV.
sell from the Straits, at the end Of Novem.
Der, 1888, we received from Mr.. DEER
the cnurch missionary stationed at Kish.
na9hur an account Of wonderful excite.
ment and inquiry, on the subject of reli-
gIon, among the natives in several villa
ges near the Sudder station, to which he
is appointed. Subsequent letters to the
same effect determined US to visit those
villages, and to inquire into the origin and
reality of the work.
The Bishops duties, however, in Cal
cutto, prevented him from fulfilling his
Intention but, at his request, most glad
ly agreed to visit the scene of this work.
and to make all the inquiry | could, in
order that we might Judge how far il was
the work of the blessed Spirit of God.
Accordingly, on February 8, 1889, 1
lelt Calcutta, in company with a native
friend, the Rev K M. Banerjea, for Kish-
naghur We arrived there on SATURDAY.
morning, the 9th. | was most kindly re-
celved By R. 2. Nisbett, Esq, the Civil
and Session Judge. AS we could not 90
out to the villages before Monday, [ en-
deavored to obtain from Mr.. DEER as full
an account as possible, of the work which
had broug ht me up; received from hin
tHo IolloWlng particulars -
|. Number Of In9uirers.
There are not less than fifty five villa
ges, containing, among them, upward of
5oO families, who are convinced of their
lost state as sinners, believe that the Cos
pei OF Christ provides the only means OF
salvation. and are ready and anxious to be
baptized into that faith. These families
average about six in a family; so that
there are not less than 5000 souls seek
ing admission into the Christian fold.
IL Origin and commencement ofthe
I q0ork,
He had heard, in the beginning OF
1885, OF persecution against a sect com
posed partly of Mussulmans and partly OIL
aindoos. This sect was called .Kurta
BhoIa' Worshippers of the Creator
Ihey are derived from the sect of the De-,
wish among the Mahomedans; but have
adopted, in addition. some articles of the
Christian faith. They worship only one
God, have nothing TO do with idols. and
believe that God will come into the world
in human form. Mr.. DEER believe:
that, IN their present character, they are
OF recent origin. He heard that they
bore the persecution against them with
great patience; and thought that this wa.
proof of their sincerity. however erro
neons might be their principles; and de
termlned to pay them visit, to inquire
into their belief, and to direct them, if pos
i sIble, to the true way OF salvation. FL,
accordingly went; and in the first visi
: was convinced of their sincerity, saw
much that was good among them, mucl
that he greatly admired, especially tn,
love and affection which they had for on
another. In speaking upon the Chris
! tian religion, he did not think there wa
much impression made; but he left then
some copies of the gospels, and determin
ed to visit them again. He renewed BIZ
! visit in the beginning of 1886. They re
4 ceived him more cordially. listened I,
J him more attentively, and an impression
was evidently made favorable to the Truth
After several visits of similar nature h
askedto have public worship among them
/ They agreed but with considerable re
luctance, as they were afraid of increas
) ing persecution. After dinner, the inqui
rers assembled for worship, and many 0
: the heather joined them. They showed
f however, great fear and timidity. TIL
) missionary asked them one by one, =" Ar
/ you afraid to pray?" They replied, No
; we are not afraid" He taen said. Gle
: US pray,' the inquirers Immediately fel
} upon their faces. The heather were star
! ed atthis, as they considered the very &C
r of praying with Christians an avowal {
] Christianity. Hence, all these inquirer
were, from this time. considered as out {
$ the pale OF heathenism; their caste wa
/ gone, and they were looked upon as tn
: followers of Jesus Chris. Thew ver