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FOREIGN MISSIONARY CHRONICLE.

VOL. III....No. 4.

PITTSBURGH, APRIL, 1835.

WHOLE NO. 25.

ORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS.

CONVERSION OF THE WORLD.

NO. VIII.

deemer-a spiritual dominion over all nations, kindreds and people, which shall endure forever; and the saints shall possess the kingdom, enjoying all its blessed immu nities and privileges. Two things in this remarkable prophecy demand particular attention-the total subversion of the Antichristian power, and the establishment of Christ's kingdom upon the ruins of every false religion. Let Christians carefully read and meditate on the whole passage for the confirmation of their faith in God, and the animation of their zeal and labors to promote his cause. (See Dan. 7:9-18.)

The Overthrow of successive Secular Monarchies, and the Papal Dominion, will precede the Universal Establishment of the Kingdom of Christ.—The Prophet Daniel saw, in vision, the great sea agitated with the four winds of heaven-which may represent the convulsions of nations by the ambition of designing men. He beheld four beasts, different from each other, rising from the troubled sea; which he describes, and which are believed to be emblems of four successive monarchies--the Chaldean, Persian, Macedonian and Roman. The The Anti-christian Power of Rome, affourth had ten horns-which represent the ter reigning and prospering for a limited ten kingdoms which constituted the Roman time, shall be Destroyed.-In the 11th empire. Among these horns arose a little chapter of Daniel we find a prediction more horn, having man's eyes, speaking great difficult to explain than that which I have things, and plucking up three of the first already noticed. Parts of the description horns. This, from the description given, are probably applicable to Pagan Rome, and the explanation of a heavenly messen- but other parts are clearly referable to the ger, can refer to none but the Anti-christian, Papal Roman Power, which exalted itself persecuting power of Rome, which, by the above every God, and all laws, human and horrid Inquisition and other methods of tor- Divine; denouncing marriage, especially in ture, destroyed the lives of multitudes of the clergy, as dishonorable, and idolizing the saints for their resolute adherence to celibacy as a purer state; paying homage the genuine Gospel of Christ, and strict to departed saints, as protectors and interobedience to its precepts. The prophet cessors; seeking its own glory and aggranwas taught that all the empires represented dizement, and enriching itself by exactions by the four beasts would decline and be of money for masses and prayers for the overthrown; but the Anti-christian power dead, for their release from purgatorial fire, would perish with a terrible destruction; and and by numerous other devices of similar that this will be effected when "the Ancient character; while it fortifies itself in the of Days"-the Eternal Jehovah-surround- strong holds of its churches and monasteed by myriads of holy angels, shall come, ries, consecrated to saints and angels, as in his righteous providence, to execute ven- well as professedly to God. This predicgeance on his enemies; and when he will tion is confirmed and illustrated by the give to "the Son of Man"-the exalted Re-apostle Paul, who evidently speaks of the

same power, and gives a similar delineation | Paul applies it also to the conversion of the of its character. (See 2 Thes. 2: 3-12, Gentiles. (Rom. 10: 11-21.) Hence, we and 1 Tim. 4: 1-4.) This power shall are justified in making this application.prosper "till the indignation be accomplish- Other predictions of the ancient prophets ed," or the appointed period of the church's also evidently refer to the out-pouring of calamities shall terminate. The latter part the Spirit in destitute and heathen lands, of the 11th chapter of Daniel is considered the inhabitants of which are included in by some judicious interpreters, as predict- the universal expression of "all flesh;" as in ing the subversion of the Eastern Anti- Isaiah 35: 6-7: "In the wilderness shall christ, or Mahometan Power, about the time waters break out, and streams in the desert," when the Western shall be overthrown; &c. Let us then be encouraged to implore when the Jews shall be restored, and the full- the descent of the Spirit upon all the inness of the Gentiles brought into the king. habitants of the earth. dom of Christ. (Read Daniel 11:36—45.) The Israel of God, Scattered over the Earth, will be Instruments in the Conversion of the Heathen.-The dispersions of the Jews contributed to spread among the Gentiles some knowledge of the True God, and of the Mighty Saviour to come; and thus, in some degree, prepared the way for the success of the Gospel in the Apostolic age; and when the Jews, as a body, shall be brought to "the obedience of faith," they will doubtless exert a powerful evangelical influence over the nations among whom they have resided. But the prophecy may be interpreted in a more extensive sense, as applicable to all real believers, who are "the salt of the earth," and "the light of the world," who, in "the bounds of their habitations," will sow the good seed of the word, which will be blessed of God, and produce "the fruits of righteousness."Thus, many will find mercy in Christ, be numbered with the children of the Most High, and approach him as their God, who were previously "without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world." Upon this subject, God, by the prophet, says "I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say unto them that were not my people, thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God." (Hos. 2:23.)

God, in the latter days, will Pour out his Spirit upon all Flesh. (Joel 2: 2832.) This signal prophecy was applied by the apostle Peter to the extraordinary effusion of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. (Acts 3: 16-21.) But the apostle

Christ, the Desire of All Nations.All men have sinned-are under just condemnation, and unprepared for the holy employments and enjoyments of Heaven. And, being unable to atone for their sins, or liberate themselves from the power of darkness, they ought to desire such a Savior as Christ to effect their deliverance from sin and ruin. About the time of his first coming, there was a general expectation, derived probably from Scripture prophecy, that a Mighty Deliverer would soon appear. The time will come when all nations will desire to know him, and become interested in his salvation. He is the glorious Personage in whom "all the families of the earth shall be blessed." Salvation through his name is now ardently desired wherever men are enlightened by his word, and truly. awakened by his Spirit. But it will be an object of more general and more intense desire when the Spirit shall be more abundantly poured out upon all flesh. It is the duty of the church to spread the knowledge of his "charming name" among all nations, that incressing numbers may seek, in preference to all earthly good, the invaluable blessings of his kingdom. "I will shake all nations, and the Desire of All Nations shall come, and I will fill this house with glory, saith the Lord of hosts." (Hag. 2: 7-9.) A FRIEND OF MISSIONS.

SOCIETY ISLANDS.

A letter from Taheite has lately been received by the treasurer of the American Board, in which it is stated that Temperance Societies have been formed at the isl ands; and the consequence has been, the government has prohibited the importation of ardent spirit.-N. E. Spectator.

CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

MISSION AT NEW ZEALAND.

New Zealand embraces two large islands, each about 600 miles in length, and 150 average breadth, separated by a strait 12 or 15 miles wide, and situated in the South Pacific Ocean, East of New South Wales. The New Zealanders are supposed to have originated from Assyria or Egypt, and are estimated at 500,000. Their persons are above the common stature, and remarkable for perfect symmetry and great muscular strength. They possess strong natural affection—are grateful for favors, but never satisfied until they have revenged injuries. They are cannibals, glory in war, devour their enemies slain in battle, and frequently make a repast on their slaves. They are very superstitious, and practise rites the most offensive and disgusting. Pride, ignorance, cruelty, and licentiousness, characterize their religion. Such is their native state. But the Gospel has produced a happy change on many. Missionaries went out to them from England in 1815, and others in 1819. They experienced great difficulties, and were exposed to great danger. But the Lord protected them, and blessed their labors. The following notices of the missions, at the different stations, are abridged from their letters and journals, up to the beginning of last year:

Tepuna. The mission was removed to this place Sept. 13, 1832, from Rangihoua, where it had been established for 18 years. Mr. J. King, the senior of the Society's laborers in N. Zealand, makes the following remarks:

the New Testament is in print; as also Prayers, and Hymns, and Catechisms. which are well calthe islands. And, as many of the Natives are lookculated to spread the knowledge of God through ing for light and seeking the Truth, who can tell how soon or how large a measure of grace it may please God, in answer to prayer, to bestow upon them, to make these truths effectual, and cause their barren hearts and barren land to blossom as a rose. Then shall this island yield her increase; and God, even our own God and Father in Christ Jesus, give us His blessing.”

Kerikeri.-There have been many changes among the members of the mission here: but Mr. J. Kemp thinks they have tended to further the work, and says, "I cannot but look upon the Kerikeri as having been highly honored in sending so many of its members to new stations, and, in a great measure, preparing them for their work."

"This Mission had to commence civil and religious life in the midst of savages, without a word of their language, or any knowledge of their customs and manners-without a book or letters to instruct them in-without a Sabbath. A long time elapsed before the natives seriously thought of attending to religion: their minds were taken up in obtaining a supply of axes, hoes, &c. for the cultivation of their land; and guns and powder to revenge their wrongs, and to defend themselves and property. I remarked, some time ago, to a' Chief, that we had been living a long time among them. True," he said; "all the past is lost, and cannot be recovered: we were ignorant, and bent upon fighting; and we are only now beginning to think seriously about our souls. Let us have some one out of the Schools to instruct us in God's Paihia. The general character of proWord, that we may improve the time to our eternal ceedings at this station have been increaswelfare." The work is the Lord's: He has wrought This will apingly of a spiritual nature. pear from the following passages in communications from Rev. H. Williams.

and made bear his arm in the sight of the Heathen. Blessed be His name! His is the power, and His shall be the glory. I cannot think on our preservation without gratitude and astonishment. When. "The places which have een more generally visI look back, and ask, How have we been preserved? ited, are, Kororarika, Puketona, Waikare, WanI can only say, God hath preserved us. Daniel gal, and Kauakua. At Kororarika, a School has was preserved in the den of lions, one night, by been in progress, conducted by the Natives them. miracle; and the' three children in the fiery fur-selves. Some of the Chiefs have offered violent nace; but we, for a course of years, in the midst of opposition to these proceedings, viewing them as wolves, without a miracle. seriously affecting the gain of their iniquitous in"The natives are very slow in their improve-tercourse with the shipping. At the other places, ment. We are in haste to see a great change, and the attention of the Natives has varied. Some of a rapid progress; but hitherto the work has been the outposts have also been visited by our Christian slow and gradual. However, a good portion of Natives.

"Our Sabbath Services have been very gratify- the Sabbath, at his residence, by young ing. We have generally had very full congrega- men living with him. Another, with his tions, from the attendance of natives not living

with us, of the European families in the Bay, and, party, has built a commodious chapel, occasionally, of officers and crews from the ship- where service is regularly held on the Sabping. There have been times when we could not bath. The conduct of the natives in genprovide accommodation. eral is certainly improving; and the attenMay 24, 1833.—In the evening, met our Christian tion of many to the truth is highly encournatives, previous to administering the Sacrament on Sunday: they expressed themselves with pleasaging. How exceedingly pleased would ing simplicity. Our work grows upon us; for as our friends in England be to see from 50 to these lambs of the Lord are brought into the fold, 100 poor Heathens join in divine service, they need our constant care. They are but child- with reverence and interest!--how delighted ren, even little children, yea, as new-born babes;| and require to be fed with milk, and that continu- to hear their honest and simple inquiries concerning the Divine Word-above all, "In the evening, many of the natives came, as to hear them pour out their souls in humble usual, to inquire after Truth. Though these as- petitions at the Throne of Grace! I preachsemblies frequently occur when we are weary with ed at Perikeri to Europeans and Natives. the fatigues of the day, still it is impossible to re

ally.

fuse their solicitations. I have known them often Temorenga was an attentive hearer-the wait for hours, with the desire of having a few old man who accompanied Mr. Marsden in many excursions when the mission was first formed. Poor fellow! he stood it out

words from us."

Waimate.-Rev. Wm. Yate says: "One of the objects for which the Waimate sta- long against his convictions. He has heard tion was formed, was a farming establishment; and the Gospel 18 years; and, at last, his stubthe accomplishment of this object necessarily in-born heart is broken, and his self-righteous volves us in a variety of secular engagements; feelings dashed to the ground. He acknowmore especially so, at the commencement of operations, which, in a measure, precludes that exten- ledges himself a sinner, and looks to the sive itinerating for which the local situation of the Savior for pardon.. settlement is so well adapted, and which it is the earnest desire of its members to pursue. We

At Paihia, I preached to 70 persons; but have, however, on the Sabbath, and on other days, they appeared hardened. I was depressed; regularly visited the native villages around us, and but, after evening service, two boys came to the distance of ten miles. Divine Service has to unburden their minds--which raised my been regularly held every Sunday, unless prevented spirits. I went up to Kanahaua river in a by bad weather, in eight different congregations, boat. The crew consisted of two Christians, exclusive of the settlement, containing an average and four candidates for baptism. attendance of upward of 600 natives. Roads have

This been cut, and bridges built by the natives, to facili- happened without any particular arrangetate our visits among them. Several neat little ment of mine; but because a majority of houses for chapels have been built, and others are those with us are of pious character. They building, in order the better to meet together for public worship." asked many questions relative to passages The progress of Christian knowledge fested that he had used it with diligence.in our new Book, and one especially maniand piety among the Natives is evident from the following extracts, with abridg-ple are greatly changed for the better. They I held service with 120 natives. This peoment, made from the letters and journals of desire a Christian Native to remain and

the Missionaries:

The natives living at the station Kerikeri give them daily instruction. Since the last are conducting themselves well, and give been baptized. There are several candireport, eight adults and two infants have us much less trouble now than formerly.Their attention to the Schools, and the dates for baptism, and others are seriously means of grace, is regular; some are evi- inquiring after truth. Many are in a pleadently in earnest in seeking their eternal sing state. Several natives, during the day, salvation. All who have been baptized, come to speak upon spiritual things. except one, give good proof of their sincerity. We have much to encourage us in our work. Wherever we go, the natives "I have spoken of nerve: it would try your nerve to see about 150 New Zealanders, as was the case are willing, yea, glad to hear us. One last Sunday, in the most orderly manner going Chief has religious services performed, on through the whole Litany of our Service, with

the public service and baptism:
Mr. Chapman strikingly remarks, upon