The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-28
FOREIGN CHURCH NEWS.

"A New FRENCH BIBLE.-Among
the many encouraging indications of Protestant
progress in France is the fact announced that
the Bible Society of France has Just issued a
new revision of the French Bible This re-
vision, the Montreal Witness says, "was con-
Quoted by committee of twelve distin guished
scholars, pastors, and professors of theology. an
pointed by the Paris Bible Society. Among
the number was the Rev. Professor Coussirat,
ID: d., OF the Presbyterian College, Montreal.
whose name, along with that of the other mem
bers, stands on the title-page. 1t is gratifying
to know that one of our educational instituo
tons, and indeed Canada, has been represented
In this important undertaking by such an ac-
complished Hebraist and theologian as Prof.
Coussirat. This is a revision of the onlv
ecclesiastical and popular version of the Bible
In the French language-the one which is read
In all the churches Let us hope that the
publication of this carefully revised version
may greatly stimulate Bible reading among the
French people" If it shall attract the atten-
ton of the French people to the same extent
that the new version of the English Bible did
the people In this country the work will not
have been done in vain.-Herald and Presbyter.
"A New RELIGIOUS ORDER.-The
tendency Of a section of Churchmen to absti-
nent. II not ascetc, vows is curiousy illustrated
by the proposals now being formulated for a
ions OF the Golden Age" Each companion must
be baptized Christian, protesting the faith as
set forth in the Apostles Creed. be an early
riser, lat least as early as A. N. ~ use PRAYERS
and lntercessions for the objects of the order,
agree to dress soberly and lead life which is
tender, temperate, and humane. So qualified
and accepted, he shall be distinguished bv a
purple badge, and may at any time after six
months probation proceed to the following
grades, with at least six months interval be
tween ach:-The crimson-abstinence from
the flesh of birds and beasts the blue-addi-
tlonal abstinence from fish; the white-addi-
tional abstinence from alcoholic beverages and
tobacco The motto of the order is the pro-
Phetlc Non nOcebttnt ct non occident. Pres
byteriGn.
INDIA MIssIoNs.-Thirty-four mis-
sionary societies occupy India, some of which
support missions in more than one part of the
country. Beside these there are ten private
and independent missions scattered about here
and there, for the most part very feebly sup
ported, yet doubtless doing their part in the
great work. OF the thirty. four societies men.
toned, thirteen belong to Great Britain. twelve
TO the United States, eight to the Continent Of
Europe, and Of one it is impossible to trace the
nationality. But as this latter supports bnt
two missionaries, our view of the Indian 6eld
as whole is not materially affected bv he
omission. The total number of missionaries is
$50, OF whom $50 had, at the date of publica-
ton, been in India less than ten wears. thirty
OF them are sons of missionaries, and were them
selves born in India; 345 were born in Great
Britain, 168 on the Continent. III in the TJnited
States IL in Canada, / in the West India Is
lands; OF ii the birth place is not given. OF
the American States represented on the Indian