The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-09-01
From the Missionary for September.
Monthly Review.

| CHINA.-0ar latest letters from China are dated
Hangchow, June Sth, and SOochow, June 2nd.-
Mr.. Painter writes feelingly about the intricate
questions which arise in the management of bis
school, and expresses his earnest desire for the
prayers of Gods people, Mr. Helm, after speak
ing of the China field as ''tallow ground, says
But it must be aoorked ere it can be anything
else. Still the first fruits are rlpenlng few
weeks since we received the oldest daughter OF the
Christian teacher in Mr.. Painters school, and two
of Mrs. Ratdolph's grls-ages of the three girls,
twelve and fourteen. There are. four of the boys
who are applicants for admission. But our expe-
rience with unworthy church members has made
feel it duty to be extremely cautious In receiv-
ing them. Still | think they are Christians
What We greatly need is an outpOuring OF the Holy
Spirit, such as we enjoyed In Oroomlah. Would
it not be both practicable and pleasant, as well as
expedient, to invite all the churches to set apart
some one Sabbath for special sermons and special
prayer for this mission OF our Church, The es-
sential thing is earnest special prayer. long to
see our little church made dlUe once. Ii | could
only see Chinaman weep for his sins, my heart
would leap for joy. l have heard of few such
cases, but never saw one instance of deep cOnvic.
ton and c0utrition. While know the conscience
of heather people, so long stutifed by sin, cannot
be expected to feel as do those of enlightened chill
dren of godly parents, still when the Spirit comes
with po,cer, we will see it. And those entering
the Church with the food tide of powerful work
of the Holy Spirit, attain at once position far
ahead OF others in the spiritual life, and an impetus,
ylgor of life, others have not Hence 1t is essen
tia to a rapid growth Of the Church.
Mrs, Stuart and Miss kirkland are hoping with
the cooperation of some native female assistance,
soon to open two day schools tor girls Correspon-
dents are requested to address all the Missionaries
iu China hereafter care of American Presbyterian
Mission Press, Shanghai China
Miss Stafford writes from SOochow, that she and
Mr.. Davis would spend season during the hot
months with the Baptist Missionaries at Tung
chow, by whom they had been kindly invited to
rest with them awhile.
U. S. COLOMBIA latest letters from So
zorro are dated June lst and Sd. The Mission
families were in usual health Mr. Pratt having
been greatly relieved from symptoms of physical
depression with which he had been suffering. Mr.
Hall expected to begin his journey towards Bar
ranquilla, where he will take'up his residencel
about the last of June. He proposted to go via
Bogota, and would likely remain in that city some
time.
MATAMoRAs friend in Brownsville, who, in
the absence OF Mr.. Graybil, is kindly superintend
ing the affairs of the Mission, writes as follows
" Don Leaudro has been laborDg among the Mex
leans at their villages, and he has been emnently
successful. To Christ he accorls all Of the credit.
L}andro is remarkable young man. He is sin
cere Christian; close application in the study of
the Bible under the tuition of the Rev. Mr.. Gray
bill, with natural eloquence gives him wonderful
influence with his cOuntrymen May God grant
him health to prosecute the glorious work which is
extending amazingly on both sides of the Rio |
Grande, among the Mexican population. The
Mission is doing well, but Mr. Graybi is very
much missed. The Mexcans have great deal of
confidence in him and regard him as their true
friend and minisering servant Of our blessed Lord
and Master. The success of the Mission in Mata-
moras has been most remarkable. A Presbyterian
church of native Mexicans fourshing day schools
and Sabbath School in Matamorss; Presbyterian
church and Sabbath School of native Mexcans in
besides sending over one hundred
miles to the Mexican villages, one of his laborers
to preach the Gospel, distribute tracts and Bibles,
exhibit an amount of labor, which few, if any
abroad, can have the least conception of. The
Mexicans cherish the memory of Mrs. Graybill
most lovingly. She was, indeed, lovely charac.
er, and her works live after her," Mr.. Gray
dill, whose health has greatly improved, expects to
eturn to Matamoras this month.
CAMPINAs. Lane says "The work of
CHARACTERIZATION progresses. The desire to have the
Scriptures are on the increase among the people,
md we are not without hope that ere long the be-
ginning of another church at Mogy Mirim will be
Effected There are, of course, plenty of draw
JACKS and plenty of adversaries to be encountered