came in, who had not, at first, heard of their arrival. In the evening, Mr. Judson took his usual seat among the disciples; and, as he expresses it, "when we bowed down in prayer, the hearts of us all flowed forth in gratitude and praise."

January 6, 1821. In the morning Mrs. Judson went to the government-house, where the lady of the Viceroy received her with the familiarity of a friend. She sat sometime conversing with her. While she was sitting with her, the Viceroy just made his appearance, stalking along, as usual, with his great spear. He looked down upon Mrs. Judson a moment, saying, 'Ah! you are come ;' and then passed on."

They found the converts in good health, and steadfast in faith. Though they had been separated from their teachers for six months, and had been harassed and dispersed by the fear of oppression and heavy taxes from the government, not one of them had dishonoured his profession.

The occurrences during several succeeding months were similar to those which have been stated. The zayat was visited by many indivi. duals, some of whom came to scoff, others to dispute, and a few to inquire the way to Zion. The little church dwelt amidst its enemies unharmed; owing its safety, however, in part, to the great caution with which the concerns of the mission

were conducted. It was not generally known at Rangoon, that any person had renounced the religion of Boodh, and embraced that of Christ.

On the 4th of March, Moung Ing, who was the second convert, but whose absence from Rangoon had prevented his joining the church, was baptized. During his absence, however, he had endeavoured to spread the knowledge of the Saviour, by conversation with his friends.

On the 20th of May, 1821, the Rev. Jonathan D. Price was set apart as a missionary to Burmah, in the Sansom-street meeting house, Philadelphia. He had received a medical education, and was to act in the joint character of a missionary and phy. sician. A few days after, he, with his wife and child, sailed from Salem, for Calcutta, where he arrived on the 27th of November.

Mr. Judson now employed Moung Shwa-gnong to assist him in a thorough revision of those parts of the New Testament which had been translated, but not yet printed, viz: the Epistle to the Ephesians, and the first part of Acts. These were sent to Serampore to be printed.

On the 15th of June, Mah Myat-lah was baptized, and added to the little band of believers.

Mr. Judson proceeded to translate the Gospel and Epistles of John, and the latter part of Acts. In this work he derived great assistance from Moung

Shwa-ba. But he was seized with a fever, which attacked Mrs. Judson also, and for several days they were unable to help each other. Mr. Judson was restored to health, but Mrs. Judson suffered severely under the liver complaint; and it became evident that she must repair to some more propitious climate, to regain her health. It was, at last, resolved, that she should visit America; and, on the 21st of August she embarked for Bengal. The feelings with which she parted from her husband, and from the little church, may be better conceived than described. Her own words are

"Rangoon, from having been the theatre in which so much of the faithfulness, power and mercy of God had been exhibited-from having been considered, for ten years past, as my home for lifeand from a thousand interesting associations of ideas, had become the dearest spot on earth. Hence you will readily imagine that no ordinary consideration could have induced my departure."

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CHAPTER VII.

From her Embarkation for America, till her return.

SHE arrived in Calcutta on the 22d of September. Her disorder increased, and she endeavoured to obtain a passage for America. But no vessel could be found in which she could be accommodated on reasonable terms. By the goodness of God, she obtained a passage in a vessel bound to England, and commanded by a pious Captain. She took charge of three children, who were passengers in the vessel, the father of whom paid the whole expense of Mrs. Judson's passage.-Previous to her sailing she thus writes to a friend.

"If the pain in my side is entirely removed, while on my passage to Europe, I shall return to India in the same ship, and proceed immediately to Rangoon. But if not, I shall go over to America, and spend one winter in my dear native country. As ardently as I long to see my beloved friends in America, I cannot prevail on myself to be any longer from Rangoon than is absolutely necessary for the preservation of my life. I have had a severe struggle relative to my immediate return to Rangoon, instead of going to England. But I did not venture to go contrary to the convictions

of reason, to the opinion of an eminent and skilful physician, and the repeated injunctions of Mr. Judson."

On the voyage, she had a severe attack of her complaint, which confined her to her cabin for several days. During her confinement, two young ladies of rank and influence frequently inquired concerning her health. She occasionally desired them to read to her such selections as she thought might have a salutary effect upon their minds. To these exercises, she added much serious converse, and soon had the happiness of seeing their minds solemnly impressed. Their seriousness continued during the rest of the voyage; but what has been the issue we have had no means of ascertaining.

Having arrived in England, with health somewhat improved, she was introduced to the excellent Mr. Joseph Butterworth, of the Methodist connection, and a member of Parliament. He politely urged her to make his house her home; which invitation she accepted with the liveliest emotions. While in his family she was favoured with an introduction to many persons distinguished for literature and piety.

It was thought expedient that Mrs. Judson should visit Cheltenham, for the benefit of its mineral waters. She was recommended by Mr. Butter