30 LIFE OF DA VID LIVINGSTONE, LL.D. 



London Missionary Society, consisting of the Revs. J. Campbell and Dr. 

 Philip, arrived for the purpose of examining the state of our African missions, 

 and to them Africaner's visit was a subject of deep interest. It appeared to 

 be one of the happiest moments of Mr. Campbell's life to hold converse with 

 the man, at whose very name, on his first visit to Namaqua-land, he had 

 trembled, but on whom, in answer to many prayers, he now looked as a 

 brother beloved. Often while interpreting for Mr. C, in his inquiries, I have 

 been deeply affected with the overflow of soul experienced by both, while re- 

 hearsing the scenes of bygone days. 



" Africaner's appearance in Cape Town, excited considerable attention, 

 as his name and exploits had been familiar to many of its inhabitants for more 

 than twenty years. Many were struck with the unexpected mildness and 

 gentleness of his demeanour, and others with his piety and accurate know- 

 ledge of the Scriptures. His New Testament was an interesting object of 

 attention, it was so completely thumbed and worn by use. His answers to a 

 number of questions put to him by the friends in Cape Town, and at a public 

 meeting held there, exhibited his diligence as a student in the doctrines of 

 the Gospel, especially when it is remembered that Africaner never saw a 

 Catechism in his life, but obtained all his knowledge on theological subjects 

 from a careful perusal of the Scriptures, and the verbal instructions of the 

 missionary." 



The closing scene of the Life of Africaner is thus described by Mr. 

 Archbell, a Wesleyan missionary : — 



"When he found his end approaching, he called all the people together, 

 after the example of Joshua, and gave them directions as to their future 

 conduct. ' We are not,' said he, ' what we were, savages, but men professing 

 to be taught according to the Gospel. Let us then do accordingly. Live 

 peaceably with all men, if possible : and if impossible, consult those who are 

 placed over you, before you engage in any thing. Remain together, as you 

 have done since I knew you. Then, when the Directors think fit to send you 

 a missionary, you may be ready to receive him. Behave to any teacher you 

 may have sent as one sent of God, as I have great hope that God will bless 

 you in this respect when I am gone to heaven. I feel that I love God, and 

 that he has done much for me, of which I am totally unworthy. 



" ' My former life is stained with blood; but Jesus Christ has pardoned 

 me, and I am going to heaven. Oh ! beware of falling into the same evils 

 into which I have led you frequently ; but seek God, and he will be found of 

 you to direct you.' 



" Africaner was a man of sound judgment, and of undaunted courage ; 

 and although he himself was one of the first and the severest persecutors of the 

 Christian cause, he would, had he lived, have spilled his blood, if necessary, 

 for his missionary." 



