it to him. A MOHAMMEDAN CONVERT. B. told him it was a part accordingly, he was one day surprised of the Christian Scriptures, and that by a request from her that he would there were many more books equally read some of that new book. He, of good. E. W. was very anxious to course, did so gladly, and frequently secure the book thus described, for thereafter. It was not long before he thought that if it were all like this she expressed a desire to learn to read one, that would be a precious trea- herself, which, in a Turkish woman, sure. Great, therefore, was his joy at was presumption. She learned to read, obtaining a copy. and also learned to pray, and to sit He now began in earnest to read with him at Jesus' feet. Then her this new book, and about this time sister, living in the family, also learned missionaries came to the place where to read, and received the new faith. he was. He sought them out, and, According to the Mohammedan according to his own account, he law, apostasy from that faith is to be watched them closely, to see whether punished with death; and not long their lives agreed with the high mo- since a Christian was executed in Adrality of their sacred book. As its rianople. E. W. knew this well, but truths were opened to him, his heart was not afraid to confess his Saviour. was touched, and his life showed their Indeed, he was so bold, that his He ceased attending mosque friends were often obliged to warn and keeping Ramadam. He kept the him and keep him back. Sabbath, and prayed to his God. power. One day he was called before the The change was noticed by his Pasha, who knew him, and who asked wife. She was shocked at the thought about the change of which he had of her husband becoming an infidel, heard. At once he confessed his beand did all she could to hinder him. lief in Jesus; and though he was dis Not being able to read his Bible, missed, he saw his danger, and that nor pray in his house in peace, he he could not remain in safety much used to rise at midnight, while his longer. He therefore made preparafamily slept, to read and pray. His tions for leaving. But this was no Bible was kept hid; for he well knew, easy matter, for no one can travel in what his wife has since confessed, that Turkey without a passport. But could she have laid hands on it, she providentially he got away to a neighwould have burned it. He prayed bouring city, and soon after his family meanwhile that her heart might be joined him. But here he found that softened, and her eyes opened; and news of his conversion had followed 6 A MOHAMMEDAN CONVERT. Secret into exile, as they supposed, but on He him, and that he was watched. They sailed without discovery, and began to breathe freely; but a new danger awaited them. They had to enter another Turkish port, and here, through some informality in the ship's papers, they were detained, and their passports were to be examined. He had none, and what should he do? The Lord was with him still. Among those who came off in boats to see the steamer, from curiosity or other reasons, was one who had lived in E.W.'s native city, and while there had received favours from him. They knew each other. The friend inquired of E. An English W. where he was going. He, to avoid steamer was in the harbour. The a direct answer, said, "A good jourcaptain, on hearing his story, consented ney." The friend understood him to to take them on board without pass-mean that he was going to Mecca on ports. But still, how could they get pilgrimage. E. W., without stopping on board safely? Providentially, the to correct the error, stated the diffiday before the sailing of the steamer, culty he was in from having no E. W. received notice from govern- passport. His friend offered to get ment that, the next day, he must go one for him; and, being in some with his family to a certain place in official position, succeeded in doing so. the interior, where, no doubt, it was Thus they escaped, and landed safely intended to kill him. He said no- on British soil. But though they thing in reply to this, but merely in- saved their lives, they lost everything formed his neighbours that he had re- else. He was a man of some property, ceived such an order, which they un- in good business, and of influence, but derstood as well as he. The next all was abandoned.-Juvenile Mis morning he left his house openly, with sionary Magazine. his family and baggage, and went, not A FAMOUS COLLECTION. A MISSIONARY'S LETTER. 7 5. If you attend to God's Word, believe in Christ, repent of all your sins and forsake them, and become holy, you shall get to heaven. THE following letter was first ad- This Word, contained in the Bible, dressed by the Rev. William Anderson shows us how we may escape hell and to some of the chief men in old get to heaven, Calabar. He has since sent it to the children of this country as his letter to them, saying, "I now address it to each one of you. It refers to matters vastly more important than the biggest news—so we talk here—that I could possibly send you from old Calabar." We extract it from the U. P. Juvenile Missionary Magazine. 6. If you neglect God's Word, keep up your old fashions and habits, refuse to come to Christ and submit to Him, you must go to hell. 7. Salvation has been provided for you, and brought to your hand, so that, if you perish, the blame will be entirely your own. You cannot say that no one ever warned you to flee from the wrath to come, or told you of the Saviour. Now, I beg you to think about these things. I see danger before you, and I blow the trumpet. Whether you be saved or perish, I deliver my soul when I warn you to flee from hell, and invite you to come to the Saviour.-I am, my dear friend, your sincere well-wisher, WM. ANDERSON, Servant of Jesus Christ. A FAMOUS COLLECTION. A LARGE meeting on behalf of the was crowded to overflowing, and British and Foreign Bible Society even the windows were blocked up was held in Mr Townsend's newly-from the outside by anxious black erected church in Abbeokuta. It faces, who could not obtain admit 8 POETRY-THE LITTLE CANDLE. shining sovereigns, half-crowns, shillings, sixpences, &c., but cowries, a kind of small shell which the natives pass as money-170,000 cowries, in value £7 13s. The total collection tance. These people have, many of will, in all probability, amount to Poetry. THE LITTLE CANDLE. 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