11. Received letters from Amer- ||ligion, listened and conversed in ica, the first that have been writ- such a manner, as raised some ten, since my release from impris- hope, that he is well disposed toonment. Was much gratified to wards the truth. find, that in re-commencing the work of translating, I was anticipating the particular wishes of the Board.

This morning heard of the death of our excellent sister, Mah Men-lay, at Amherst; an event, which we have been expecting for several days.

Mau-la-ming, Aug. 12th, Lord's She was taken ill day. Yesterday came up to this before I left Amherst, with a speplace on a visit to brother Board- cies of dropsy. When her case man. To-day, attempted publick became dangerous, she was removworship as usual; but had no na-ed to the mission house; "after tive worshipper, except Moung Myat-poo, from Amherst. He staid the greater part of the day, and gave considerable evidence of being truly attached to religion. In the afternoon, Moung Tan-lay, a native chief, in this village, and Moung Mau, brother Boardman's teacher, of whom he has a little hope, came in, and listened with

some attention.

15. Spent several hours with Moung Bo, an old Rangoon acquaintance, in discussing the external evidences of the christian religion. Some of the arguments appeared to convince his understanding, but his heart remains unaffected.

19. Lord's day. Had a novel assembly of thirteen, all except Moung Mau, ignorant of the first principles of christianity. They paid uncommon attention, and proposed several questions, which occasioned a desultory and animated conversation of some hours. One old Pharisee expressed his fear, that all his good works were nugatory, and declared his sincere desire to know the real truth.

which," says a letter, dated Sept.
3d, "she indulged but little hope
of recovery. She therefore made
her will, and gave up every world-
ly care. In her will, she bequeath-
ed 50 rupees to her brother, the
husband of Mah Doke, 150 to the
missionaries, and the remainder,
(200 perhaps) to her two adopted
boys, with the exception of a few
articles to a niece in Rangoon,
and a few other articles to be
given away in charity. She has
left the boys in our charge, most
earnestly desiring and praying,
that they may be brought up in the
christian religion. No one influ-
enced her to give us any part of
her little property; nor had we

the least idea that she intended to
do so, until she desired Moung
Shway-bay to write an article to
that effect."

"When her will was written, she said, ' Now I have done with all worldly things.' Since that, she has enjoyed great peace of mind. She does not express a doubt, that her name is written in heaven, and that she is hastening to a blissful immortality. She suffers considerable pain, with much patience; and, in order to fortify her mind, often compares her sufferings to those of her divine Master. is not inclined to converse much; but how delighted you would be to as hear her now and then talk of entering heaven, and of meeting Mrs. Judson, and other pious friends. The other day, after having dwelt for some time on the delightful

Sept. 9th, Lord's day. Still at Mau-la-ming, as we have nearly given up all hope of Amherst's becoming a town, since Mr. Crawfurd has declined the government of these provinces.

16. Lord's day. Had an sembly of about a dozen. One man, by name, Moung Pan-pyoo, a sedate, steady person, and a strict observer of the Boodhist re

She

DEATH OF DR. JUDSON'S CHILD.

Amherst, April 26, 1827.

Dear Mother Hasseltine,

My little Maria lies by the side of her fond mother. The complaint, to which she was subject several months, proved incurable.

She had the best medical advice: and the kind care of Mrs. Wade

could not have been, in any respect, exceeded by that of her own mother. But all our efforts, and She prayers, and tears, could not prolet-pitiate the cruel disease; the work of death went forward, and after the usual process, excruciating to a parent's heart, she ceased to breathe, on the 24th inst. at 3 o'clock, P. M. aged two years and three months. We then closed her faded eyes, and bound up her discoloured lips, where the dark touch of death first appeared, and folded her little hands on her cold

subject, and mentioned the names
of all the friends she should re-
joice to meet, not omitting dear
little Maria, she stopped short, and
exclaimed, but first of all, I shall
hasten to where my Saviour sits,
and fall down and worship and
adore him, for his great love, in
sending the teachers to show me
the way to heaven.' She says,
that she feels a choice in her mind,
to die now, rather than to be re-
stored to health; but desires that
the will of God may be done.
was much gratified with your
ter to-day, and now seems more re-
conciled to the idea of not seeing
you again on earth. I feel it a
pleasure to do any thing for her,
she is so grateful and affectionate."
Letters received this morning, add,
"While the funeral procession is
moving towards the house appoint-
ed for all living, I sit down to in-
form you, that last evening, about
9 o'clock, Mah Men-lay's happy
spirit took its flight to her native
skies.' Her departure was quiet
and serene, without a groan, or
sigh, or even a gasp, to distort her
smiling countenance. She had of
ten said, that to her death had no
terrors; and though insensible at
last, she seemed to bid him wel-
come. A large concourse of peo-
ple attended the funeral services;
and we have been much gratified
by this general respect shown to
our departed sister."

Oct. 2. We have been lately clearing up part of our ground contiguous to the road, and removing some of the native houses, with a view to building a house for brother Wade and myself, as we have now concluded to abandon Amherst altogether, with the little enclosure, the hope-tree, and the graves which contain the mouldering remains of all that were dearest to me on earth.

A. JUDSON.

To the Corresponding Secretary,

breast.

The next morning, we made her last bed, in the small enclosure that surrounds her mother's lonely grave. Together they rest in hope, under the hope-tree, (Hopia,) which stands at the head of the graves; and together, I trust, their spirits are rejoicing,· after a short separation of precisely

six months.

girls, who are mostly between the ages of five and twelve years. Fourteen of them are Burmese or Talaings, and one an Armenian, whose parents both died during the war. We have named her Sarah Wayland. She is, though very young, of longer standing in the school than any other except Mary Hasseltine. Rachel Euphemia Thomson, or as we call her, Euphemia, is one of the youngest but most promising in the school. Beside these three, we have not given names to any of the scholars; and unless the Board particularly recommend it, we have thought it not advisable, on account of the peculiar difficulty the Burmese have in pronouncing foreign names, and for other reasons.

Mrs. Wade spends seven hours a day in the midst of the scholars, teaching them to read, and sew, and repeat from memory such elementary works as are prepared for them, religious and scientifick. They are uncommonly attached to their instructress, and are characterized by a tractable, confiding disposition, which renders them easy of management.

to the

spectable Burmans came
house, and thus accosted me:
"Teacher, is this your day for
worship?" On being answered in
the affirmative, they said, "We
have come to hear you preach, we
wish to know what this new religion
is." I requested them to sit down,
saying that I would tell them, as
well as I could. I conversed with
them both before and after break-
fast, and as they spent three or four
hours with me, I stated to them, as
intelligibly as I could, the leading
and prominent features of Chris-
tianity. It was all new to them,
and it seemed to excite considera-
ble wonder in their minds.
They
asked me many questions, some of
which were important, and others
extremely trifling. According to
my ability, I answered all their in-
quiries, frequently reading to them,
and calling on one of them to read
from the translations and tracts; so
that if they did not understand me,
they might learn something from
our books.

The peculiarities of Christianity seemed to them like idle tales, while they manifested a wondering interest in some things of the least We beg the prayers of all those importance in the system. After who contribute to their support, that satisfying their curiosity the visitors they may make that progress in use- quietly retired. O may it hereafful knowledge, and that improve- ter appear, that some seed sown toment in manners and morals, which day, has fallen into good ground! will exert a meliorating influence Several of these men were far adon the society with which they will || vanced in age; one of them I judge hereafter mingle; but above all, that had passed his seventieth year. their minds may be enlightened and their hearts inspired by the Holy Spirit to know and love the Saviour of sinners.

We remain, Rev. and dear Sir, yours faithfully, A. JUDSON. J. WADE.

EXTRACTS FROM MR. BOARDMAN's
JOURNAL, KEPT AT MAU-LA-MING.

16. I have been reading the Memoirs of Mr. John Chamberlain, and feel reproved on account of my inactivity and want of skill in the Burman_language. When he had been in Bengal only a year, he began to go abroad and hold forth to the Bengalees in their own lanI have been in India a year guage. and a half, and yet I feel unprepared to do so. It is true, I was detained in Bengal more than a year, where I could not learn the lan

July 15, 1827, Lord's-day. Be-guage so rapidly as if I had been fore we had breakfasted, eight re- here. But leaving what is behind

I desire to press forward; and per-||O, how imperfectly do I speak! I haps I shall be able ere long to say want a tongue like the pen of a a word to some profit. Even now, ready writer. nothing but the divine blessing is 21. Several persons called towanted to make my words effectual day, to whom I spoke on the conto the salvation of these immortal cerns of their souls, and they were souls. very attentive. Among them were 17. Visited a poor Burman to-three merchants from Rangoon, who day, who is just gone with the dys- said they were about to return. entery. Seeing that he could live Remembering that they are blessbut a short time, I told him as sim-ed who sow their seed beside all ply as I could the story of Jesus' waters, and that we know not dying love. Many Burmans pres-whether shall prosper this or that, I ent listened attentively. May some good result from this occasional

visit.

18. The poor man, whom I visited yesterday, died this morning. This shows me the importance of being instant in season and out of season, and of letting no opportunity of doing good pass unimproved. Had I not called on him yesterday, he probably would never have heard of the name of Jesus, till he should be summoned to appear before his judgment seat.

conversed with them a little; and considering that they might never have another opportunity of hearing the gospel, or of learning the way of salvation, I gave each of them a small portion of the Scriptures. This seed of life, though it should not find a friendly soil immediately, may hereafter be lodged in some distant spot, where it will bear fruit unto life eternal. One of the merchants read to the others for some time, and they departed, saying they would read the books daily.

19. Attended the funeral of the poor man, who died yesterday. 22. Lord's day. One of the seBeing a poor man, he was buried-verest privations we experience not burnt. I was induced to at- here, is the want of publick wortend, in hope, that by showing ship and gospel ordinances. To kindness, I might gain the esteem supply this loss in part, it is and confidence of the people, and our custom to read an approved perhaps bring some of them to hear || sermon on Lord's day morning, the gospel; and that I might per- and to pray together. To-day, haps have an opportunity to say a Mrs. Boardman and I have united word to some one, which would in commemorating our dear Reimpress his heart. I did speak deemer's dying love, at his last taquietly to several, on the doctrine ble. Although only two in numof the resurrection and future judg-ber, we trust we had some enjoyment. They replied that their minds were dark and uncultivated like the jungle; they had not yet come to the true light; they had never heard such things before, &c. &c. Perhaps the Lord is preparing their uncultivated minds for the seed of life to be sown.

Some persons came to me after the funeral, and expressed great pleasure and approbation because I had been so kind as to attend. I spent an hour in giving them instruction as well as I could. But

ment of the presence of our beloved Saviour. We experienced in a degree what Paul meant when he said, "the love of Christ constraineth us." I desire that the love which Christ has manifested towards sinners may constitute the main spring of my actions, and be the governing, controlling principles of my life.

Aug. 3. Twenty-five or thirty persons have visited us to-day. Although they do not all come for the purpose of obtaining Christian

understand. What is meant by angels." I told him they were spiritual beings whom God had created, and who stood around the throne of God to execute his commands. He seemed satisfied, and inquired what was meant by baptism. While I was telling him, our interview was interrupted; but he said he would come to the house and receive further instruction. I am rejoiced to find that he has read the

instruction, yet they afford us an opportunity of saying something about Christ, which they generally listen to with attention. Some come for the express purpose of being instructed; and when we tell them we know but very little of their language, they reply, "do speak to us according to your ability." If, at any time, they do not readily comprehend our meaning, they request us to repeat our words again and again, till they under-book I gave him, with so much attenstand us fully.

The other day, Mrs. Boardman and myself took our little babe and walked out to the road. In a few moments, more than sixty children, all, I judge, under twelve years of age, gathered around us. O how we longed to be imparting to them the saving truths of the gospel! Indeed, no one, who has not been in similar circumstances can tell how a missionary feels when hundreds and thousands around him are perishing for lack of knowledge, with no one to point them to the Saviour. A fire is shut up in his bones, he struggles to give it vent in language, but his tongue, chained in silence, cannot perform its office. Such, at least, have been our feelings for some time past. May the Lord listen to our cries, and send salvation to this people!

tion. Who knows but that he may be brought by it, to the knowledge of the truth?

Aug. 5, Lord's-day, 2 o'clock, P. M.

Since breakfast, I have been incessantly employed, in declaring to a company of Burmans and Talaings, "the unsearchable riches of Christ." They do not dispute, but inquire; and I read and explain as well as I can. They waited and conversed to-day, till I was completely exhausted and could say no more. I was, however, seconded and greatly assisted by the man from Amherst, (mentioned yesterday) who boldly espoused and attempted to explain the Christian religion among his own countrymen.

Aug. 12, Lord's-day. A spirit of inquiry seems to be excited to a considerable extent. Many who have visited us and heard the word, 4. Early this morning, a respect- wish to come again and obtain a able Burman, who has been attend-more perfect knowledge of it, and ing for some time on, the preaching of the brethren at Amherst, came to see us. He affords considerable evidence of a change of heart. He has spent some time with us, conversing on the Christian religion, which, he says, he intends soon to profess by baptism. As I was passing through the Bazar to-day, I met with one of the Burman merchants, to whom I had given portions of the Scripture, July 21. He accosted me very respectfully, and said, Teacher, there are some things in the books you gave us which I do not fully

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many others signify a desire and intention to come soon. The Burman merchant to whom I gave the books, called on me yesterday, for a further explanation of some things which he did not fully understand. While he was here, the headman of the village also came; and these two, together with our Burman teacher, who seems to be inquiring, entered into some particular discussion of the Christian history and doctrine. In the midst of the discussions, how great was my joy on looking out and seeing brother Judson walking up towards