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efforts. I am sure He loves the Indians as much as 

 any one else ; so I expect Him to save and bless them." 

 On his arrival at Little Whale River he had a 

 pleasant experience. If there is one thing that a 

 missionary feels more anxiety about than another, 

 it is the steadfastness of the faith of young converts 

 and the permanent effect of his teaching during his 

 -1_ absence. It may be said that the faithful servant 

 of Christ should have more trust in his Master, and 

 in the upholding power of the Holy Spirit. Be this 

 as it may, St. Paul's feelings were very similar to 

 those of a modern worker. Both alike may find no 

 rest while they wait for the coming of a Titus. 

 Both alike may exclaim, " Wherefore we could no 

 longer forbear . . . and sent Timotheus our 

 brother ... to establish you and comfort you con- 

 cerning your faith." In the present case there was 

 no Titus or Timothy to be the means of communica- 

 tion between the teacher and the taught, and 

 Marconigrams were as yet unthought of. And so, 

 if a few anxious thoughts had entered his mind 

 during the many months of his enforced absence, 

 it was excusable. But on his arrival he says : 



" What has become of the poor Eskimos during 

 their teacher's absence ? I have a pleasant answer 

 to give, which is this : the same God who was 

 pleased to bless them while I was with them, has 

 done the same during my absence. This has been 

 done through the medium of my helper, Molucto, 



