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Contents.

CHAP. I.

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Remarks on the Abbé's denial of the possibility of

obtaining real Converts to Christianity among the

Natives of India...

CHAP. II.

Reply to the following representations contained in the

Abbé's Letters; viz. That it is impossible to convert

the Hindoos to Christianity, because of the persecutions

to which they would become exposed-because they

are a people sui generis—and because the time for

effecting their conversion has passed away.-That the

successes reported by Missionaries have not really

taken place. That because the Roman Catholic Mis-

sionaries have failed, Protestant Missionaries must

necessarily fail likewise-and that the proposal made

by the Rev. Mr. Ward to use means for the instruction

of Hindoo Females, was absurd

CHAP. III.

Review of the Abbé's objection to the circulation of the

Holy Scriptures among the Hindoos

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CHAP. IV.

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The Abbé's objection to the Indian Versions of the

Sacred Scriptures, on the ground of their supposed

worthlessness, considered...

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CHAP. V.

Consideration of the Abbé's objection to the Indian

Versions of the Sacred Scriptures, on the supposed

ground of their not having effected the Conversion of

any of the Hindoos

CHAP. VI.

The Abbé's argument against Missions in India, founded

on supposed ill success, examined

CHAP. VII.

Examination of the Abbé's argument against Missions

to India, founded on the ill success of the Missionaries

connected with the Church of Rome

CHAP. VIII.

Statement of the labours and success of Missionaries of

the Protestant persuasion

CHAP. IX.

Further notice of the Abbé's opinion, That the Hindoos

cannot embrace Christianity, because of the persecu-

tions to which they would be exposed.-Also, Remarks

on his assertions, that the Hindoos are inaccessible-

that they are incapable of acquiring new Ideas-and

that they are in a state of Reprobation

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