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110 WESTERN AFRICA. 
in any other way than by the introduction 
of the gospel in their midst ; but rather as 
the result of the gospel, which result always 
follows when its truths are received and 
obeyed. 
The Africans possess, in an eminent de- 
gree, two prominent features of character, 
viz., faith and obedience. With them the 
mysterious and miraculous enter largely 
into the character of the Supreme Jehovah, 
and hence, when they obtain an intelligent 
view of Christianity, the glorious miracles 
of the Bible are readily believed, and are 
highly appreciated. It is comparatively 
easy for them to believe the Holy Scriptures, 
and exercise faith in the Savior of men. 
By faith here I do not mean presumption, 
but real, living, soul-saving faith, such as 
God requires as a condition of justifica- 
tion. 
They are also a submissive people, and are 
susceptible of the deepest feeling, which, 
when regulated by the grace of God in 
their hearts, makes them zealous in the 
cause of Christianity. But they must be 
taught the way of salvation ; and this will 
