The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1871-06-28
DR.. Dabney and Rev. Mr.. Lane.-Foreign
Missions.

The Old School Presbyterian, of ST. Louis, says
| in its last issue:
"Rev. R. L. Dabney, D. D.. and Rev. Edward
Lane are now on visit to st. Louis the object of
which is to excite an interest in our churches in
behalf of the Foreign Mission work of the South.
ern Presbyterian Church. DR.. Dabney preached
| in the Central church on Sabbath morning. and
| Mr.. Lane in the Pine Street church. At night
| both of these brethren addressed union meeting
held in the Walnut Street church. Their state.
ments were listened to with great interest, and we
trust their mission to this city will not be with
out very much fruit. Messrs. Lane and Morton
were sent out two years ago to establish mission
in the empire OF Brazil, and located themselves in
the interior in the city of Campinas This city is
about ITS miles from Sac Paulo on the coast, and
will soon be accessible by Railroad. Near this city
| is settlement of about 500 of our town people
who emigrated to that region from the Southern
States at the close of the war. This is the only
one of the settlements planted In Brazil by South
ern people that has proved success There is
also quite large German emigration to the same
region of country SO that Camplnas is already
a centre of influence, and is destined to be one of
great importance in the future. 1t has therefore
been wisely selected as theatre for mission oper
ations. Already Messrs Lane and Morton have
ACQUIRED knowledge of the language (Portu-
puese) sufficient to enable them to preach. Their
isbors have been blessed of the Lord, and they
have organized church Of twelve members
They preach in all the surrounding region, not of
course neglecting the English settlement.
But that mission is greatly in need of money,
and at least one more man, teacher. They have
been offered tract of ground just in the edge of
the city for the low sum of $4,000 If they can
secure this it will give the mission permanent
home, and will furnish place also for the erection
of school buildings. 1t is extremely important
that day school be established there as soon as
possible. The mind of Brazil is waking up on the
subject Of education, and now is the favorable OPP
portunity for Protestants to establish Seminaries
of learning. 1t is believed that good teacher of
classical attainments can establish school in Cam
pinas that will be self-sustaining almost from the
outset.
Will not some graduate or student OF Westmln-
ster College, who proposes to make teaching his
profession, give this subject prayertul consider
alton, and be prepared to offer his services for this
important work as soon as Providence shall open
the way for it to be commenced?
Brethren of the Old School Synod of Missouri,
for five long years we have had no snare IN the
great work of Foreign Missions. Now we cannot
afford to maintain such an attitude towards this
work. The Masters command is upon us, and if
we disobey it. it is at peril of our spiritual inter-
ests. If we do not help to carry the gospel into
the regions beyond, we must expect the Lord to
withhold His blessings from us. AT the last meet
ing of our Synod it was
Resolued, That we recognize the obligation rest
ing upon the Christian people under our care to
aid the great work of Foreign Missions, in ODE
dience to the Saviour's command to preach the
Gospel to every creature and we recommend that
collections be taken up in our churches in behalf
of the Committee of Foreign Missions of the
Southern Church.
Let all of our churches comply with this request,
and we hope they will do it speedily. Brother
Lane expects to sail for Brazil about the middle of
August, and any money sent for the purchase of
the above property to the care of Rev. 4. 2. Far
ris D. D., by the first of August, can be forwarded.