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others Their Intercourse with the Savages-A
Quarrel between the British and Natives causes a
temporary suspension of Missionary labours, 19-50
CHAPTER III.
Hostilities between the British and Esquimaux-Kar-
pik taken as a prisoner to Newfoundland-He is
sent to England, and entrusted to the care of Mr.
Haven-Effect of kindness-Karpik's self-righteous-
ness-
-His love of dress-Gradual opening of his
mind to the truth-Conviction of sin-He refuses
to return to Labrador-Natural amiability-Karpik
removed to Fulneck, and placed under the care of
Mr. Drachart-His death-Reflections.... 51-68
CHAPTER IV.
Growth of Christ's kingdom-Establishment of the
first Missionary Station in Labrador-Willingness
of the Esquimaux to hear the Missionaries-An
Esquimaux on his death-bed professes dependance
on Christ-Some of the Missionaries make a voyage
of Discovery-They are wrecked, and two of them
drowned-The Stations of Hopedale and Okkak
established-The Gospel preached with little effect
-The causes which hindered its Progress-Cares
and Pleasures of the world-Wonderful preserva-
tion of the lives of two Missionaries...... 69-109
CONTENTS.
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CHAPTER V.
Lukewarmness of many of the baptized Esquimaux-
Unpromising appearance of the settlement at Hope-
dale-Wise reflections of Esquimaux-Death of
Mikak-Conversion and death of a noted Angekok
and murderer-Death of Esther.......... 110—122
CHAPTER VI.
Loss of a Missionary-Sickness among the Esquimaux
Their low spiritual state-Encouragements—
Brotherly love of the Missionaries-Death of a con-
verted Esquimaux-Commencement of an awaken-
ing among the congregation at Hopedale-Its pro-
gress, and extension to Nain and Okkak-Some
effects of this awakening.......... 123-160
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-Bro-
therly love, and enlarged benevolence of the con-
verted Esquimaux-Private Religious Meetings
among the Believers-Family worship-Awaken-
ing among Youths and Children-Death of a be-
lieving child-Deliverance from the fear of death-
A backslider-Frightful death of Kapik-Reflec-
tions..
161-212
CHAPTER VIII.
The Missionaries labour with their own hands-- An-
nual arrival of the Brethren's ship at Labrador—
Wonderful preservation-Reflections..... 213-222
CHAPTER IX.
Continued effects of the awakening among the Esqui-
maux- -Their joy on receiving printed Hymn books
from Europe-Generosity of the Christian Esqui-
maux- - General state of the Congregations in 1810
-Death of a Missionary-Numbers of Esquimaux
receiving Instruction in 1817-Their love of the
Scriptures-The New Testament printed-Anec-
dotes-Sickness of a Missionary-Jubilee of the
Mission-Arrival of an English Sloop of War—
Kindness of Captain Martin-Good conduct of the
believing Esquimaux...... 223-246
CHAPTER X.
General state of the Congregations in 1824-Conse-
cration of a new Church--Famine among the Hea-
then-Conversion of a murderer-Power of ex-
ample-Benefit of Bible reading-Declarations of
Believing Esquimaux-Wonderful preservations of
the lives of some Esquimaux...... 247-275
xi
CHAPTER XI.
State of the Esquimaux congregations in 1830-Num-
bers of the Heathen under instruction-Declara-
tions of the Baptized-An Esquimaux letter-
Conversion of an obstinate Offender-Dreadful
sickness-Triumph over death--Gratitude of the
believing Esquimaux-Increasing providence-Ma-
nual labour of the Missionaries-Travelling in La-
brador-Brotherly love of the Missionaries-Estab-
lishment of a new Settlement contemplated.
276-303
CHAPTER XII.
The Missionaries learn that the northern districts of
Labrador are thickly peopled-Are invited by the
Heathen to settle among them-An unsuccessful
voyage-Another voyage undertaken by the Bre-
thren, Kmoch and Kholmeister-Devotedness of
the Esquimaux pilot-Various perils-Intercourse
with the Heathen-A providential meeting-
Amazement of the Savages-Prayer answered-
Return to Okkak-A mysterious providence-De-
sire of the heathen for Christian instruction--Final
arrangements for the establishment of a Missionary
settlement at Kangertluksoak in 1830-A ship sent
out with building materials, &c.—Joy of the natives
-Conclusion............ 304-336