The following is a return of the attendance of Hebrew children at the Church Missionary Schools at Bombay: : In December, 1845, at the Money School, 9; at the Barkote Maharatta School, 38. Total 47. "In December, 1846, Money School, 9 boys; at the Barkote Maharatta School, 50 boys; 3 girls. Total 62. "In December, 1847, at the Money School, 9 boys; at the Barkote Maharatta School, 72 boys; 4 girls. Total 85. "In December, 1848, at the Money School, 4; at the Barkote Maharatta School, 64 boys; 4 girls. Total 72. "In December, 1849, at the Money School, 9; at the Barkote Maharatta School, 46 boys; 4 girls. Total 59." MISSIONS TO THE JEWS. JERUSALEM. THE REV. J. C. Reichardt has safely reached the Holy City, to sojourn there for a time, and to supply the lack of service which may be occasioned by Mr. Nicolayson's proposed visit to England. Mr. Reichardt thus mentions his approach to Jerusalem, and his first impressions as to the state of the city : 66 About half way we dismounted, in order to take some refreshments under the shadow of a few trees, when we heard the sound of horses' feet in full gallop, and then a loud voice in English exclaim, Reichardt, are you here?' It was the voice of Brother Nicolayson, accompanied by Mr. Hodges. It was, indeed, a great 6 delight to meet these brethren in the wild mountains of Benjamin. Mr. Nicolayson brought me your letter of Oct. 23rd, and also provisions, and after having rested for an hour, and partaken of our plain food during friendly conversation, we continued our journey to the Holy City. When we approached the last hill, we were met and welcomed by many friends, who had come out on horseback to greet us; the Bishop and his daughter, the English Consul and Mrs. Finn, Dr. and Mrs. Macgowan, Mr. Calman, Mr. and Mrs. Hershon, Miss Cooper, and almost every member of the little Protestant community. It was quite a lively scene, and what with this friendly mark of respect and interest in our safe arrival, and what with the solemn scene, Jerusalem, Mount Olivet, and all the sacred spots, stretched before us, my heart felt overwhelmed, and I could only silently pray to the Lord, that He would be pleased to bless us, and to make us a blessing. “It was just after sunset when, at the side of the Bishop, and accompanied by our friends who followed, I entered the Holy City by the Jaffa gate; and as, in consequence of many reports from different friends, I had very moderate expectations, I was glad to find that my expectations with regard to Jerusalem and its environs, were far exceeded by the reality. This has since been confirmed by many visits paid to different parts of the city and neighbourhood. And also with regard to the work and the instruments employed, there is no reason to feel disappointed. The work indeed is difficult, and we must not at once expect great results, but I have already conversed with many Jews, either in Hebrew, German, or English, and found them friendly I and reasonable. I stood by them to-day near the western wall, where they wail and pray : felt and sympathized with them, and they listened to my words, addressed to them in Hebrew, with great attention, because they felt that I spoke to them sincerely, and with concern for their best interests. They said to me, "All the words you have spoken are words of truth.” I have also visited all the members of our little community, both Jewish and Gentile Christians, and am glad to find that there is a nice spirit among them, which by God's grace may be cultivated. All are much attached to the Bishop and Mr. Nicolayson, and the attendance on Sundays, both morning and afternoon, show that they take a delight in going to the Lord's house on His Holy Day." LETTER FROM DR. MACGOWAN. As a pleasing corroboration of the impression conveyed by the preceding communication, in regard to the labours of the Mission having succeeded in communicating a grateful and friendly feeling to the Jewish population of the Holy City, we extract the following from a recent letter from Dr. Macgowan : I have a gratifying incident to mention, which occurred on our entering into our new residence. Shortly after, I received a message from the Chief Rabbi, to announce his intention of paying me a visit. He came, accompanied with about twenty of the most respectable rabbies of Jerusalem, including his wife and two daughters, and some other respectable matrons. Our room was filled with our visitors, who, when all seated, in their Jewish oriental costume, presented a venerable and imposing sight. The Chief Rabbi then expressed his congratulations, and pronounced a blessing on our entering into our new abode, and also conveyed his thanks for the good which I did to Israel. On looking round the company, I remarked that there was scarcely a single individual among them, who had not been my patient. It was truly gratifying to me, that after all the opposition which I have witnessed from the rabbies, in the establishment of the Hospital, I should at last receive from them this public testimony of their gratitude and consideration for my labours for their good. WAKE, JUDAH, WAKE! Written by the Rev. T. J. Judkin, M.A. WAKE, Judah, wake! be free! Rise, Judah, rise! display From dungeon glooms of sadness, A thousand voices cheer! |