deem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works." At the close, Moung Na Gau unexpectedly came forward and asked for baptism. He is the one that called on the 13th. He is 22 years old, has an open, pleasant countenance, fine talents, quick, discriminating mind, and is untiring in his pursuit after knowledge. His final examination is to be on Saturday. 16. Among our visiters to-day, were two men who have often called, sometimes to dispute, and at other times avowedly to listen. To-day they frankly confessed their belief in the Christian religion, and that it would prevail through all Burmah and the world, if not in their day, in the days of their children—that Boodhism was only a tissue of fables, and its worship senseless and degrading. One of them spoke feelingly of his own mental darkness and moral degradation, and said all his countrymen were in the same wretched condition. Oh God! hasten that day when all the inhabitants of Burmah shall feel and so feel their wretchedness, that, with penitent hearts, they will cry, "What shall we do to be saved ?" "When will you leave this country? 21. According to previous appointment the native Christians came together at an early hour, and we had a prayermeeting preparatory to the Lord's supper, which we expect to celebrate to morrow. I read several portions of Scripture selected for the occasion, and then all the brethren but one, prayed; after which we examined Moung Na Gau. Examination and baptism of Moung Na 18. Visited a large village about six miles from the city-men, women, and children gathered around me in a dense mass, and I began at once on the great subject which concerns the whole family of man. Some were sitting, some standing, some lying down; some holding their children, and others with their work in their hands; yet all were silent and attentive. After I had been speaking about fifteen or twenty minutes, an old man said, "May I ask a question," Sir?" Yes, any question you please."Do you not worship idols in your country?" No, there are no idols in my country, but some ages since, my ancestors worshipped idols just as the Burmans do now. When the knowledge of the eternal God appeared the people became enlightened, forsook their traditions and turned to God.-God has given a command to go into all the world and preach the Divine law to all people, that all may forsake their false and wicked ways, and, through the knowledge of God, become wise and happy.-"Have you come into this empire because God has commanded you?" Yes. "Have you parents, brothers and sisters?" Yes, five years ago this month I left them, and all my friends, and have come a distance of more than ten thousand Usanas, and here live among strangers, that I may preach to them the living God. Gau. Near the close of the examination, I asked Ko Gwa (from whom he first heard the gospel) to propose some questions. I was particularly struck with the sensible course he pursued-he said, Do you believe that God is eternal, unchangeable, and the only Jehovah, and that he created all things ?" Yes. "Do you believe that Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, came into the world to open the way for the forgiveness of sin, and that for men he gave up his own life on the cross?" Yes, I do. "Do you trust in Jesus Christ entirely for eternal life ?" Yes, I trust in the Lord Jesus Christ only." That is all I want to know."It was now 4 o'clock and we went to the place where I have usually baptized.When Moung Na Gau was raised from the water he lifted his eyes to heaven, and said in an audible voice," amen." I have never baptized a native of Burmah with more pleasure than this young man. When he first heard the gospel, he opposed it, and persevered in it till he found no resting place, and then he sat down to the study of the Scriptures.-As he went on in his investigations, the light of the knowledge of the glory of God, shined in upon his soul, and he now rejoices in God. He testifies to all, the excellency of the religion of Jesus Christ, and urges them to read the word of God, as the only way to obtain that knowledge without which all must perish. Should his life be spared, I trust he will be an instrument of much good in | this proud city. we cannot keep, and so must we all be miserable? Those who believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, receive a new heart so that they hate sin and love the holy, perfect law of God." I do not understand about this new heart: what is a new heart?" It means a heart that is holy. "Are all who believe in Jesus Christ holy men and women?" Yes: all such are holy. "Do not all white foreigners believe in Jesus Christ? and do they not drink spirits and fight?" You do not understand that some white foreigners do not believe; they are the children of the world, and they love the world and the things of the world. gates will be shut: I will call on you tomorrow and hear more on this subject." I was much pleased with the candor of this man, as I am with many others; and yet I fear the truth finds no place in their hearts. 22. Lord's-day. Preached from these words, "And he is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world."-At evening we commemorated the sufferings of our blessed Savior, who died for our offences, and rose again for our justifica-"Teacher, it is now dark, and the city tion. The Church numbers 12; eight males and four females, all in good standing. The native Christians appear anxious to do all their duty as Christians, and their deportment is such as to furnish us with increasing evidence that they have not believed in vain ; that their faith stands not in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. Their views of sin, its demerit, and the way of pardon through Christ, as also the regenerating and sanctifying influences of the Holy Spirit are clear and scriptural.-These and collateral subjects are those on which they always converse when together, and I am happy they always refer to the Scriptures for proof. The subject of choosing one of their number for deacon is under consideration. Intelligent inquiries of a Priest. 29. We have more or less visiters every day, but on no day for a long time have we had so large a company of listening immortals. Oh! that the word spoken in weakness may be clothed with power.-Gave away nearly 100 tracts. 30. A long and interesting visit from a man of rank-he has long declared his attachment to the gospel, but is afraid to have the Burmans know it, and says he dares not be baptized. April 2. Ko Kai did not make his appearance yesterday; to-day he informed us the Atwen Woon, near where he lives, sent for him and kept him the whole day discussing the Christian religion. This officer has often done the same before, and his lady is a decided friend, always taking sides with Ko Kai Fly abroad, thou mighty gospel : EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM MR. KIN- Royal Idol set up. 24. Several interesting men at the house, seeking information about Christ and the gospel. Just at dark, walking on the bank of the river, a priest whom I did not know, accosted me thus: "Teach-in favor of the gospel. er, I have seen one of the books which teach your religion, and I think well of it." Do you think it to be true? "I do, Sir, because it says you shall not commit murder, or steal, or rob, or bear | false witness." Does it teach nothing else? "It may teach many things, but these are the great commandments: do you not say so?" These are great.commandments, but there are still greater. "Is it to make offerings?" No: the great-posing exhibitions of human folly ever est commandment is to love God with all the heart; and the next is to love your neighbor as yourself. If a man keep these commandments, he is a good man, and does not transgress the Divine law. "Are no others good men?" No. "Will no others be free from calamity after death?" None but those who love God and their fellow-men, will be happy in a future state. "This perfect law | One of the most expensive and im known in Burmah, is now taking place in this city-it is a festival in honor of an idol of great size, which the king is about to set up-it is a pure white marble image; has been under the hands of sculptors for some years; is just finished, and is now to be placed on a lofty throne, in the centre of a magnificent temple built expressly for the purpose, The temple itself has been built at great expense; it is entirely covered with gold, so that in the sun it has the appearance of being an immense mass of pure gold. All the royal family, nobility, several Shan princes, the governors of cities and provinces, together with an immense mass of human beings are now assembled, and the festival is to be continued for two months. Dancing, music, masquerades, dramas, single combats, eating, drinking and making merry, are kept up night and day. It seems as though the devil had come with great power, and was making a last powerful effort to efface from the minds of this people every thought of God and futurity. I feel myself to be like a mote tost on the foaming billows of a shoreless ocean. I should actually despair, did I not know that Jesus, who once stood over the grave of Lazarus, is now stretching out the sceptre of power over the nations; and that it is his command to go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. EXTRACTS FROM MRS. WADE'S JOURNAL. The short extract from a journal of Mr. Wade, published in our last number (p. 15), has already apprized our readers of a visit made, the early part of 1835, by Messrs. Mason and Wade, and Mrs. W. to Matah, a Karen village about three days' journey from Tavoy. The extracts which follow, give a more particular account of the incidents on their way, and especially of the occurrences that took place during Mrs. W.'s six weeks' residence at the village, after the departure of Messrs. W. and M. for Mergui. The journal from which they are taken, was intended originally for the private perusal of a few friends; but we have been allowed to select such por tions of it as may be of general interest, and at the same time disclose an interior view of missionary life. We shall avoid a repetition of what has already appeared in the Magazine, unless in one or two cases where the course of narration forbids. Karen Jungle, Jan. 19, 1835. It would be a novel sight indeed to our American friends to see us encamped here in this wide wilderness. We have spread our little tent and eaten our supper of rice and curry, and spread our beds (which consist only of a "comfort," to lie upon and blankets to cover us,) on the ground, and though much fatigued, are cheerful and happy. On one side a stream of water comes dashing down the rocks; on the other, lies an immense forest, the habitation of tigers and other wild animals; while before us, are awful precipices and towering mountains covered with jungle, showing us that we have a hard and dreary road to travel to-morrow. We feel, however, thankful for what we have, remembering Him who had "not where to lay his head." We feel, too, that we go forth into these wilds in obedience to His blessed commands; and we trust that He who never slumbers nor sleeps, is with us, so that we lie down in this dark, howling wilderness as peacefully as in our own houses at home. But I am forgetting to tell you of the last three days. On Saturday, the 17th, about sunrise we left Tavoy on foot, with a number of Burmans to carry the few articles which are indispensable, as there is no other conveyance, a horse not being able to travel the jungles through which we must pass to the Karen villages. We have had two long poles tied to a chair, so that the men can carry me now and then, when the road is a little better, and I am too much fatigued to walk. After passing two or three miles through rice fields we entered the forest, where, obliged to walk one before the other. the path being very narrow, we were In this way we went on, stopping a little now and then, to rest, until near sunset, when we arrived at Khat village, where the Karens were expecting us, and had prepared a neat little zayat for our reception. This was a welcome sight to us all, being fatigued and hungry, having taken our breakfast much glad to spread my bed as soon as possiearlier than usual. As to myself, I was Ble, my feet being very painful, never having walked so far before. The Karen christians were, however, so glad to see us, and so anxious to do every thing in their power for our comfort, that we felt we had more cause for gratitude than complaint. Our dinner of rice and curry, and sweet potatoes and eggs, was soon prepared, and we felt refreshed and able to attend evening worship and converse with the Karen christians.We then retired to our beds, but I was too much fatigued to sleep, and the zayat being very open, the cold wind blew upon us, so that I had a very restless night. I arose in the morning with a pain in my head; and the hot sun, from which we were very poorly sheltered, increased the pain and brought on quite a fever, so that my anticipated day of rest was a day of suffering. I ought, | however, hardly to call it a day of suffering, while I enjoyed such peace of mind. I thought of the life of toil and suffering my Savior led for my sake, and rejoiced to walk in his blessed footsteps. I thought of the peace which He bequeathed to his poor, suffering disciples here below, and was enabled to welcome the suffering as well as the peace, with tears of grateful joy. We had a pleasant season at worship in the morning with 13 Karen Christians: two came with us, one was from a distant village, and ten belong to this place: several others besides children were present. At evening I felt much better, and conversed for some time with the Christians who appear steadfast in the faith, and some of them "growing in grace." They are far separated from any other Christians, and can but seldom see the missionaries; but they seem to live a life of prayer and simple faith in God. Every Sunday they assemble, and read and pray and sing, and truly the blessing of the Lord rests upon them. O, it is delightful to sit and hear them tell how peaceful and happy they are since "God gave them new hearts." We found the road to-day much worse than on Saturday, and sometimes there appeared to be no path at all. For a long way in the morning we were obliged to step from one stone to another in a stream of water. The Burmans of course walked on through mud and water, but our health would not permit us to do so, which rendered the way extremely difficult. Jan. 20. Evening. We arose before light this morning, and about sunrise began to ascend the mountains. We proceeded slowly and stopped often, not only on br. Mason's account, who was very unwell, but also on account of the difficulty of the way, having not only to climb steep places but often to walk on the very edges of awful precipices 2 or 3 hundred feet deep. We got over the mountains about noon. About 2 o'clock we spread our little tent and laid ourselves down to rest, while the dinner was preparing; and just as we were about setting out again, 15 or 20 Karens from Matah, the Christian village, care out to meet and welcome us. We then proceeded as fast as possible in order to reach Quag-thah, a small Christian village, where we arrived just before dark. The Christians here expressed much pleasure in seeing us all, and offered us their sleeping-rooms, and every thing they had to make us comfortable. But feeling reluctant to have the women and little ones sleep in an open place such a damp cold night, and dreading also to encounter the other classes of inhabitants which occupy their sleeping rooms, we concluded to make our beds again upon the ground under our little tent. We had a pleasant season at evening worship, with those who were a short time since bowing down and praying to infernal spirits. O, may they all be kept in the strait and narrow way. When we retired to rest, several of the Karens came and laid themselves down around us, that the tigers might take them instead of us, should they come upon us in the night. Wednesday eve. Jan. 21. On our arrival at Matah this morning we found the christians had repaired the old house and spread their mats on the floor, and made all things look quite comfortable. We spent the remainder of the day in conversing with them, attending to the sick, &c., until evening, when they beat a small gong which called them all to the zayat for worship. It was truly a delightful sight to see above 150, all seated in perfect order, and waiting to hear the word of the Lord from their teacher. Their singing was really melodious, and their attention and behavior every way, might be a useful example to many congregations in our own dear native country. Friday eve. 24. Yesterday was a very busy day, as we had many visiters, and had much to do to prepare Mr. Wade and Mason, for their long excursion down to Mergui. This morning after a solemn season of prayer by ourselves, and then again with the Karens, we all went down to the river, where Mr. Wade and Mr. Mason, with about 20 Karens from this village, embarked on their bamboo-rafts to go down the Tenasserim river, preaching the blessed gospel in all the Karen villages, between this place and Mergui. Sunday eve. 25. Within a short distance of my dwelling the Karens have built a large zayat; on one side of it hangs a little gong, which is beat every evening soon after sunset, when about 100 men, women and children assemble, and I take my seat in the midst of them and read for some time from the Bible, explaining to them the connexion with other parts of the inspired word, and the practical lesson we are to learn from it. They then sing sweetly one of their hymns, and one of the Karen brethren prays. Yesterday some of the Karens came and asked me if I would not "preach to them to-morrow." I told them that God had not appointed women to preach, but we would all sit down to gether as brothers and sisters, and I would read and explain to them some of the precious words of our blessed Savior. This morning therefore, as soon as we had taken our breakfast, and attended to the sick, the little gong called us all to the zayat, where we spent about an hour and a half in reading, singing and prayer. About 150 were present, including those who came from the villages around. The Christians seemed delighted with this manner of reading the scriptures, and many followed me to the house, and kept me constantly engaged in answering their questions on different parts of the N. Testament until about 4 o'clock, when the gong called me to the zayat, where about 50 young people had assembled for the Sunday-school. We had a pleasant time; the little ones sung sweetly, and several of the older ones professed to be seeking the Savior. At evening we had our worship as usual; and thus has ended my first Sabbath in this lovely Christian village. ful and happy. These dear Christians have had but very little means of instruction, and they seem so delighted to have me with them, and listen with such attention to every thing I say to them, that I cannot doubt with regard to my duty in staying with them. There are also here a large number of young people, a few of whom we trust have been born again, and several others appear serious. The children also very much need instruction. And if, from this interesting field of labor, the Master should call me home, I think I should go rejoicing. Thursday eve. 29. One of the Christians having cut his hand very badly, walked from his village, about six miles, several times for me to dress it; and today he thought he could begin to work; but, before night, cut his foot very badly with his axe. He felt very much depressed at this, and said he had tried to examine himself, to see why the Lord afflicted him before, and now-behold, the Lord had afflicted him still more! I dressed his wound carefully, after which, we kneeled down and prayed the Lord to heal his wound, and forgive all his sins. He seemed comforted, and said he must search out his unknown sins, and try to repent still more deeply before God. The sick ones are all, excepting one, much better. Tuesday eve. 27. Have been very much occupied the last two days, in receiving visiters and attending the sick. It is now a very sickly time with the Karens here, I have from 10 to 15 patients to attend daily, besides giving Friday eve. 30. At worship this medicine to those who come from a dis- evening, as usual, 70 or 80 attended, tance. Most of those who are ill, have among whom were three Karen profevers, and two of the females are ex- phets, who had been to a village not far tremely ill, so that I fear they will die. distant, to make offerings to the demons, But why should I fear to have them and perform their ceremonies over the leave this world of sin and temptation sick, and returning to their homes, spent and go to the bosom of their Savior? a night in this village, and came to worHow weak is my faith! How prone am ship with the Christians. The chapter I to think this perishing world my home! I read was about the resurrection of Wednesday eve. 28. When we ar- Christ, and the remarks were naturally rived here last Wednesday, I found the upon the subject of the general resurKaren sisters had just closed their week-rection and judgment. The hymn sung, ly female meeting; but to-day I attended with them, and we enjoyed a sweet season of prayer, reading, singing, and conversation. The Christians here seem truly alive to God. Several of the sick ones are better to-day, but one man is extremely ill of a bad jungle fever; probably the same of which sister Cummings died. I thought, as I sat by him this evening, and saw him in a burning fever, and quite delirious, what I should do, if taken thus ill here alone, where no one would know how to give me the simplest dose of medicine, and I could not possibly, if thus ill, get to Tavoy over those mountains and precipices.-But I fully believe it is my duty to be here, and this is all I want to make me peace and prayer by one of the Christians, were also very solemn and impressive. I looked around upon my Christian congregation, and then upon those three poor heathen, and thought how awful must be the state of those who never bow in willing and delightful worship here below, since all must bow to the living God at last. Sunday eve. Feb. 1. Had about 160 to worship this morning, and had a pleasant season: read to them about Martha and Mary sitting at the Savior's feet, and of the resurrection of Lazarus, &c. and felt that the Lord was in the midst of us. Had about 50 young persons and children at the Sunday school in the P. M., about 20 of whom profess |