Contents.

CHAP. I.

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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The Abbé's objection to the Indian Versions of the

Sacred Scriptures, on the ground of their supposed

worthlessness, considered..

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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CONTENTS.

CHAP. X.

Answer to the Abbé's insinuation, that Protestant Mis-

sionaries in the reports of their successes have imposed

upon the Public..

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CHAP. XI.

Notice of the Abbé's representation, that no genuine

Converts have been made from among the Hindoos .. 134

CHAP. XII.

Reply to the Abbé's argument founded on the Native

Converts being made from among persons of low caste

and bad character

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CHAP. XIII.

Inquiry into the truth of the Abbé's representation, that

the efforts now making to impart Christian Knowledge

in India, are calculated to excite the Hindoos to open

Persecution, and likely to issue in a complete Rebellion 146

CHAP. XIV.

Reply to the Abbé's assertion, that hopes of success, in

the project of converting the Hindoos, are founded in

ignorance, and vanish upon actual intercourse with

the Natives themselves..

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CHAP XV.

Reply to the Abbé's insinuation, that the Increase of

Suttees is in a great measure chargeable upon the

Missionaries themselves, and to his opinion that the

suppression of Suttees by the interposition of Govern-

ment, is a measure too dangerous to be attempted.... 171

CHAP. XVI.

Consideration of the Abbé's disbelief of the intimation

contained in the Sacred Scriptures, that the Gospel

will ultimately prevail throughout the earth

CHAP. XVII.

Recapitulation and Conclusion

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