The Life of the Rev. C. F. Swartz
Subtitle: Missionary at Trichinopoly and Tanjore in India
Publisher: Curiosmith
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Minneapolis, Minn
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 108
ISBN-13: 9781935626657
Table of contents: title: CHAPTER 1—HIS LIFE TO THE FOUNDING OF THE CHURCH AT TANJORE, AND HIS MEDIATION WITH HYDER ALLY, 1780—(Page 7)—Birth and early life in Germany—Connection with Professor Francke at the Orphan House, in Hallé—Labors in the Mission at Tranquebar and Trichinopoly—native converts—Sattianaden, the king of Tanjore—the nabob of Madras—Jesuits—a heathen festival—abundant labors and success—letter to fatherless children—erection of a church at Tanjore—requested to visit the Governor and Council at Madras—Mediation with Hyder Ally—Letter to Col. Wood.; title: CHAPTER 2—THIRTEEN YEARS’ LABOR IN INDIA, TO HIS NARRATIVE VINDICATING THE MISSION TO THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE, 1794—(Page 28)—War and famine—his admirable character, evangelical principles, and self-denying labors—letters—success of Provincial Schools, established by him and Rev. Messrs. Pohlé and Kohloff—letter to a gentleman—Ordination of Mr. Kohloff’s son—the Rajah’s adopted son—the people emigrate from oppression, but under the influence of Sir Archibald Campbell, Mr. Swartz induces them to return—converts from the higher castes—letter to afflicted friends.; title: CHAPTER 3—CLOSE OF HIS FIFTY YEARS’ MISSIONARY TOILS, AND HIS TRIUMPHANT DEATH—(Page 68)—Views of the marriage of missionaries—maturing for heaven—fidelity and fruitfulness in old age—sickness—visit of Serfogee Rajah—renewed and last sickness— visits of Rev. Messrs. Gerické, Jaenicke and Holtzberg—his prayers, praises, and triumphant death—funeral—his last days, character, and labors—epitaph—Testimony of the government at Madras—the Rev. Dr. Kerr’s funeral discourse.