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GOD'S BLACK DIAMONDS. 
ardour of his enthusiasm, he was apt to try and 
drive the people into mission ways, but he soon 
profited by the trying experiences this policy 
brought to him. And right on to the end it was 
his great joy to carry the Gospel torch and wave 
it wide to lighten the thick darkness of heathen 
places. He wrote two books in Efik (his own 
language), giving his experiences as a bearer of 
the Light of Truth. I tried to get one printed for 
him in England, but failed. Perhaps the two 
things by which Mr. Efa will be best remembered 
are : first, his willingness to work in out-of the- 
way places, until he felt himself nearing the end of 
his pilgrimage, when he desired to go back to 
Arsibong Town, take charge there, and remain until 
he should complete his life's journey and go to be 
with God; and second, the wise lead he gave in 
critical hours. It was a very anxious time for our 
Mission in those far-off early days when we were 
compelled to leave the Aqua Effy region, with 
Arsibong Town for a centre, and strike out in 
another direction altogether. We went out like 
Abraham of old, at first scarce knowing whither 
we were going. But God's guiding hand revealed 
itself, and Oron became our settled destination. It 
was just as anxious a time for the members of the 
little church at Arsibong Town. What were they 
to do if the Mission left them ? Who would break 
to them the Bread of Life and strengthen them in 
all good things? They became so troubled over 
the prospect that they asked for a church meeting 
that they might talk of their fears, etc., with the 
Rev. R. Banham and myself. In that meeting 
there were some remarkable speeches given, but 
