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and others : meetings were held by them which 

 were well attended, and the Eskimos were very 

 anxious to learn. 



" On my arrival at Little Whale River the 

 people gave me a very hearty welcome, and some 

 of them appeared quite delighted to see me. 



" It gives me great joy and encouragement to 

 minister to these people, seeing they are so willing 

 to learn, and so anxious to know the truth. I trust 

 God will spare me to live with them for many years. 

 Jesus is known to many ; and the Spirit's sanctifying 

 influence is felt, I trust, in some hearts. Let us 

 press on in faith, nothing doubting, and God will 

 give a still greater blessing. Let us pray and work, 

 for life is brief and the souls of men are precious." 



The willingness and desire to teach and help 

 others on the upward and heavenly path is surely 

 the most Christ-like spirit that can be displayed, 

 and the one most coveted for His people by those 

 who themselves endeavour to act on the great com- 

 mand, " Let your light so shine before men that 

 they may see your goods works, and glorify your 

 Father which is in heaven." This spirit had 

 manifested itself among the Eskimos. 



Here might be mentioned the first incident of real 

 encouragement as far as actual conversion is con- 

 cerned. It was the case of a heathen woman who 

 came to the trading station at Little Whale River 

 with a party of her people. She listened most 



