the villagers on his first coming amongst them, sunk in the profoundest idolatry, but that they were in general attentive to hear the truths he desired them to receive. He had witnessed the power of the word on one or two of his hearers, whose conversion had made them able assistants of his efforts. His church had increased to nine, of whom he would say with the spirit of charity, that, as far as was apparent to human perception, they worshipped the living God in spirit and in truth, having "taken up the cross of Christ," and bearing it through ridicule, oppression, and every species of scorn and injustice that could be practised against them by their countrymen. "I will show you an example of this," said he, "if you will walk with me this evening. About a mile hence there dwells a converted Hindoo, who, having embraced the faith of Christ, is become a poor, outcast PARIA."

It is scarcely necessary to say, that I

eagerly embraced the proposal. Never had I enjoyed a walk in every respect so gratifying. Our path lay through a large cinnamon plantation; the spicy perfume had been extracted by the sun, and now regaled our senses with its fragrance. The heat which had scorched the earth during the day, was now rendered supportable by the light cool sea breeze, which blew refreshingly over our temples. Our way was beguiled by happy thoughts, and by conversing of the things which belong to God, of the time when the Sun of Righteousness shall shine upon all nations, dispersing the mists raised equally by ignorance and worldliness, and revealing to the remotest people of the earth, the glory of God and his Christ. It was a theme to which an angel might have tuned his tongue, and which could not but awaken every lofty and holy thought in two humble servants of God, whose way yet lay through the vale of

tears.

We entered an avenue formed by a closely-planted column of cocoa-nut trees on either side, the broad leaves of which were ruffled by the increasing evening breeze. This was the approach to a very humble hut, constructed apparently of sticks and mud, and roofed with the leaves of the cocoa-nut trees. An oblong piece of grass-covered ground lay to the front of it, on which was seated an Hindoo of middle age, with his wife and two children. They were sharing a large bowl of curry, their evening repast, into which, after the eastern manner, each dipped his hands. When we came sufficiently near, the Hindoo invited us to partake of their refreshment, and, in compliance with his invitation, we seated ourselves on two mats which he spread for us.

Our host had served some years in the East India Company's service; his bravery and good conduct had raised him to the rank of a Subidar, and now, after having fought in numerous campaigns,

he received a small pension as a récompense for his services. His former mode of life had enabled him to acquire a considerable acquaintance with the English language, which greatly facilitated our means of communication. I desired my companion to touch upon the subject of the great change that had been effected in him, and upon the consequences which had followed it. He complied instantly, and a chord was awakened which yielded the most perfect tones, and the fullest vibrations.

"I have left the service of King George," said the Paria," and have enlisted under the banner of the King of Heaven. This is my earthly benefactor, who has put into my hands arms for my warfare, by which I am enabled to resist my enemies. Sometimes when I look upon them, and behold how numerous and how formidable they are, I tremble in the conviction of my own weakness; but my weapons are no ordinary wea

pons;

I know that they are mighty in the power of him whose strength is

made perfect in my weakness. I have made little advance since I came out from the world, but I rejoice to say that the enemy has not been able to drive me from my position. If I had trusted in myself, I know that I should long since have fallen backwards; and the support I have received seems to me almost miraculous. I have been deserted by my friends and caste. I am an outcast from the society of my kindred; I am hunted down as a wild dog; my very touch is defilement, and it should seem as if the very turning of their eyes towards me, were pollution. Numberless conspiracies have been formed against me; some that reached even to my life, and many that aimed at depriving me of the necessaries and comforts I am able to procure. They have endeavoured to destroy my cocoa-nut trees, by which I support my family; but their efforts have failed; I