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translation—Dictionary finished—Morrison visits England—Presented to the King—Reception by the Society—Returns to China—Labours of Afah—his letter—Baptism of Teen Ching—Agang—and Choo Tsing—Death of Morrison—Persecutions of Afah—Proclamation of the Magistrate—Afah's account—Conclusion |
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CHAPTER XI.
MISSION TO CANTON, CONTINUED.
Situation of foreigners in Canton—Surveillance of the Hong-merchants—and Compradores—Confinement—and Insult—Restrictions on Missionaries—Study of the native language prohibited—Difficulties of printing native books—Mode of obviating them—State of Macao—How far open to Missionary operations—Enquiry after native Converts—The literary graduate—The printers—The family of Afah—Agang and his son—Edict of the Emperor—Commission of enquiry—its fate—Missionaries not involved—Need of caution—Little interest in behalf of Canton—Recommendations |
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CHAPTER XII.
THE MISSION TO MALACCA.
Resolutions regarding Malacca—Occupation of the Station by Mr. Milne—Baptism of Afah—his experience—Arrival of the Author and other brethren—Schools—Tracts—and Translations—Anglo-Chinese college—Various labours—Rescue of a Malay family—Death of Milne—Morrison visits Malacca—Arrival of Kidd—Visit of the Deputation—Death of Collie—Baptism of a Malay slave—and a Chinese youth—Tomlin's superintendence—Arrival of Evans—Fresh Baptisms—Dyer joins the Mission—more encouragement—Twenty individuals Baptized—Ten more added—Their experience—Mission to Penang—Station at James Town—Labours of Dyer—Mission to Singapore—Joined by the American Missionaries |
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CHAPTER XIII.
MISSION TO DATAVIA.
First three Missionaries—Supper's labours—Slater's misfortunes—The Author's arrival—Schools—Printing—and other exertions—Christian village—Conversations with Heathen—Malay Judge—Napoleon's picture—Visit of the Deputation—Desultory labours—Tract against the Missionary—Journey to Soerabaya—The Tanggar Mountains—Japanese Books—Chinese Preaching—Ironical arguments—Communication of the Gospel—Work on Chronology—Javanese types—Journey to Pahang—Tringano—Klintan—Patani—and Songora—Voyage to Pontianak—State of Borneo—Chinese under convictions—another incensed—Visit |
