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far and wide. On Sunday, April 17, Mr. Peck 

 writes : "A wonderful day. The church was 

 packed morning and evening. Hardly any of the 

 men had gone away hunting, and the attention 

 and reverent behaviour of the people was quite 

 remarkable. I naturally inquired what these things 

 meant. This is the answer which I received an 

 answer which gave me much joy, and will give 

 joy to many hearts. They told me that having 

 considered the new doctrine propounded by Ang- 

 malik, and having also considered the words they 

 had heard and read, viz., the words of Jesus, they 

 had come to the conclusion that His words were in 

 every way preferable, and therefore they had 

 determined to cast away their heathen customs 

 and come to the place of prayer. . . . We pray that 

 this movement may lead to the salvation of many 

 souls, and that we may have grace and wisdom 

 given to us so that we may be able to lay before 

 this people the Gospel of the grace of God, which 

 alone can meet the needs of their souls." 



There is just one note of interest which belongs 

 to February a sequel to the baptisms with which 

 this chapter must conclude : 



" Sunday, Feb. 23. Another day to be long 

 remembered. Six of those recently baptized were 

 joined together in Holy Matrimony. Quite a num- 

 ber, chiefly women, came to our little church, and 

 great was their surprise to see how Christians are 



