Memoirs of the REV. Walter M. Lowrie, Missionary to China (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. 1854. Excerpt: ... in the back seats were so incommoded by the crowd, that they could have heard but little. Preached on the Creation. One man seemed greatly struck by the account of the institution of the Sabbath. CHAPTER VIII. 1847. Missionary Labours at Ningpo--Voyage to Shanghai--Manchu Language--Chinese Translation of the Bible--Importance of selecting proper terms--Death and Character. Until the latter end of May, Mr. Lowrie continued his regular Chinese services on the Sabbath; and during the week he found many opportunities of making known the truths of the Christian system. A portion of each day was given, with increased interest, to the preparation of his Chinese dictionary, his plan enlarging as he advanced with the work. Having been appointed one of the delegates for the revision of the translation of the Bible, he reached Shanghai early in June; and when his colleagues assembled, he took part with them in this important work. Much time was taken up in deciding on the proper Chinese word to be used for the Elohim of the Old Testament, and the Theos of the New. This question he had carefully examined before the meeting of the delegates, and his further researches led him very clearly to prefer the Chinese word Shin. It was his firm conviction, that to use the Chinese Shang-te, or the word Te, for the true God, was only to confirm the Chinese in their idolatry. Among his last letters is one to his father, expressing his intention of studying the language of the Manchu Tartars, and requesting that the necessary books might be procured and forwarded. He did not overrate the advantages which a knowledge of this language would afford to the missionary cause; and it will be for those still labouring for the evangelization of this great people, to carry out this and oth...