The Earnest Missionary; A Memoir of Horatio Pearse (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1864 edition. Excerpt: ...of Christ. On returning to Morley Mr Pearse had to cross the Umtata the scenery of which is at once grand and terrific, and, as he was gazing with intense interest on the tremendous depths below, his horse started, and he had well-nigh been plunged over the fearful precipice. In company with Mr Palmer he reached the river in safety, and found it just deep enough to ford without danger. Scarcely had he got to the opposite bank ere the thunder began to roar and to echo through the vast range of mountains, and then the rain came down in torrents, so that presently the travellers were drenched to the skin. They pushed on however, though with considerable difficulty, got to Morley in safety, and there poured out their hearts to God in thankfulness and praise for His preserving care. Just after his return from this tour Mr Pearse received a Kafir note written from Beecham Wood, by Win. Loggenberg the native teacher, of which, in a letter to a friend in England he gives the following translation: --' Sir, --I am thankful that I am still in health through the merits of our Lord Jesus Christ; but have to inform you that Kqlosa has departed this life. Things continue as they were and there is no intelligence of interest. Sir please to give me 2 Ibs. of sugar. I cannot ask any of Mrs Thomas, as her stock is almost done. Frequently remember me as I do you. My wife Esther sends her kindest regards to Mrs Pearse, in which I sincerely unite---I remain, sir, yours truly, William Loggenberg.' William was a great lover of sugar, and not knowing how to replenish his stores, wrote, Kafir-like, to ask the missionary to give him some. He was, however, a truly good man, and I have no doubt that Mr Pearse complied with his request. The chief Kreli came to the station one.