a sight far surpassing all I had ever anticipated,
even in my most sanguine hours. The Karens cooked, ate and slept on
the around, by the river-side, with no other shelter than the trees
of the forest. Three years ago they were sunk in the lowest depths
of ignorance and superstition. Now the glad tidings of mercy had
reached them, and they were willing to live in the open air, away
from their homes, for the sake of enjoying the privileges of the
Gospel.

"My dear husband had borne the journey better than we had feared,
though he suffered from exhaustion and pain in his side, which,
however, was much relieved by a little attention. His spirits were
unusually good, and we fondly hoped that a few days' residence in
that delightful, airy spot, surrounded by his loved Karens, would
recruit and invigorate his weakened frame. But I soon perceived he
was failing, and tenderly urged his return to town, where he could
enjoy the quiet of home, and the benefit of medical advice. But he
repelled the thought at once, saying he confidently expected
improvement from the change, and that the disappointment would be
worse for him than staying. 'And even,' added he, 'should my poor,
unprofitable life be somewhat shortened by staying, ought I, on
that account merely, to leave this interesting field? Should I not
rather stay and assist in gathering in these dear scattered lambs
of the fold? You know, Sarah, that coming on a foreign mission
involves the probability of a shorter life, than staying in one's
native country. And yet obedience to our Lord, and compassion for
the perishing heathen, induced us to make this sacrifice. And have
we ever repented that we came? No; I trust we can both say that we
bless God for bringing us to Burmah, for directing our footsteps to
Tavoy, and even for leading us hither. You already know, my love,'
he continued, with a look of tenderness never to be forgotten,
'that I cannot live long, I must sink under this disease; and
should we go home now, the all-important business which brought us
out, must be given up, and I might linger out a few days of
suffering, stung with the reflection, that I had preferred a few
idle days, to my Master's service. Do not, therefore, ask me to go,
till these poor Karens have been baptized.' I saw he was rig