Protestant Missions in Bengal; Illustrated - Being the Substance of a Course of Lectures Delivered on Indian Missions (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1844 edition. Excerpt: ...a courageous Englishman rushed in to rescue him from the hands of the infuriated mob. I must say that this was altogether an imprudent and uncalled-for act, though done with the best intentions. To oppose idolaters while in a state of violent excitement, is displaying little of that wisdom of the serpent which our Saviour recommends. Some years ago, another missionary was assailed while preaching in a chapel. A strong native of Upper Hindoosthan went behind the desk where he stood, intending to knock him down with his stick; but the blow fortunately fell on his shoulder. The hearers became indignant, and seized the culprit, who was ready to escape. " What shall I do with him?" said the missionary. " Give him a good beating," was the reply of some. " I cannot do that," said he. " Send him to the judge," cried others, " and he will receive two years' hard labour on the road." " I cannot follow your advice," said the missionary again; " and I will tell you why; my religion commands me to love my enemies, and to do good to them who treat me despitefully." He then addressed the man, saying, " I forgive you from my heart, but never forget, that you are indebted for your escape from punishment to that Jesus whom you persecuted in me." The Hindoos were astonished at this, rose up, and cried out," Joy Eeshu Krishto Joy Eeshu Krishto "--Victory to Jesus Christ, victory to Jesus Christ; evidently from the impression that he must be the true God, and that this was the true religion, which enjoined love to enemies. Itinerating in Bengal affords one great advantage, viz., that the good seed of the word is spread over a large surface of country. I distributed, on those tours every cold season, many thousands of tracts and gospels; and these silent...