have been so struck with the joyful news of what has happened with their countrymen at Hopedale and Nain, that they have resolved to go and settle at Hopedale, that they may be converted. Others have requested permission to spend next winter on our land, promising to turn with their whole hearts to our Saviour."

In relating this part of the history of the work of God among the Esquimaux, the writer, fearing to convey any false impressions, has adopted the very language in which the Missionaries themselves describe that which they saw and heard. In the whole transaction we have a lively illustration of the Apostle's words: "For our Gospel

came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance." And in the fruits produced, we see how effectually that Gospel works in all those that believe. These poor savages had before given a cold and hypocritical assent, to the truth preached by the Missionaries, and their affections consequently

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remained unmoved, and their conduct unchanged; but now that, by the teaching of the Holy Spirit, they were enabled truly to receive their testimony concerning the crucified Jesus-now that, like the primitive disciples, "believing, they rejoiced with joy unspeakable, and full of glory," how desirous were they to forsake every sinful practice, with what ardour of affection did they devote themselves unreservedly to the Lord's service, desiring to spend, and be spent, in endeavouring to lead others to the enjoyment of the same blessedness, which their own souls had now tasted. Thus they found the joy of the Lord to be their strength, and the experience of their own hearts furnished them with the best explanation of the Psalmist's prayer. "Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation, and uphold me with thy free spirit, then will I teach transgressors in the way, and sinners shall be converted unto thee."

The history of the church, as recorded in the sacred Scriptures, exhibits the revival of the power of godliness among men, by such

"showers of blessing" as those which descended upon the Esquimaux congregations, had these been withheld, the whole of this world would long since, have been as Sodom and Gomorrah. How should those who truly know that the Holy Ghost is the author of spiritual life in the soul of man, be instant in prayer, that the Spirit may be poured upon us from on high, that the desert may rejoice, and blossom as the rose, and the earth be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. Nor let our own individual concern in this great subject, be forgotten in any general considerations. It is the duty of every one, to ask himself, "Have I received the Holy Ghost?" where this question can truly be answered in the affirmative, effects will be discoverable similar to those produced in the Esquimaux.. There will be a deep view of our own guilt and vileness; there will be joy in the Lord; there will be the resolute mortification of every worldly lust; there will be a setting of the affections on heavenly things, and vigo

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rous exertion to extend the blessing of salvation to others. Such are some of the effects produced by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the human soul, and let it be recollected, "If any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his."

The blessed effects produced by the outpouring of this Spirit, upon the Esquimaux congregations, are more fully detailed in the following chapter.

CHAPTER VII.

Letter of an Esquimaux-The Esquimaux no longer resort to Sorcery for relief in distress-Anecdote of a Heathen woman-Conviction of sin-Conversion of a Sorcerer-Power of the Word of God-Brotherly love, and enlarged benevolence of the converted Esquimaux-Private Religious Meetings among the Believers-Family worship-Awakening among Youths and Children-Death of a believing child-Deliverance from the fear of death— A backslider-Frightful death of Kapik-Reflections.

In proceeding to illustrate the effects of the awakening, the origin of which has been related in the preceding chapter, we will now transcribe a letter written by one of the Esquimaux to a brother Christian in Europe, who had formerly been a Missionary in Labrador. The writer, by the sovereign mercy of God, was one who partook of the blessing