Memoir of the first centenary of the earliest Protestant mission at Madras

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1847 Excerpt: ... institution, supported by Military Officers. It is the first rudimental indication of the future Male and Female Asylums. The death of Professor Freylinghausen is mentioned, and the succession of Rev. Professor Schultz; the same that founded the Madras Mission. Status In 1785--letter to the heathen--Tamil version of Scripture--Hymn Book--question of Gericke's location--English and Tamil Dictionary--peace--cultivation resumed--Oerieke at Kcsjpatam--age and infirmity of r.ibriciu--Mission property--donation of paper by the E. I. Company--Female Asylum--lady Campbell--laenlcke--law-suit and Fabricius imprisoned--Society's satisfaction at Swartz'i system of not coercing Caste Natives--decay of Fabricius--visit of Messrs. John and Cerlcke--resignation of Fabricius--transfer of property and charge to Kr, Cerioke. Under date 5tli February 1785--Fabricius reported a continuance of operations. Admitted, catechumens 27, children 29, new communicants 29, deceased 48--boys in school 23. He transmitted a translation of his Malabar letter to the heathen; which translation was printed entire. As one of the earliest tracts to the heathens, it deserves attention. It is still in print. The tracts of the early Danish Missionaries have not survived. This one, after some suitable general observations, notes the bad character of heathen Gods: such kind of men would not be qualified to take charge even of one town. One chief point is the apparently strong and immoveable foundation of idolatry. He recommends attention to the history of other nations: in which such gods as Jupiter, Mars, Apollo, &c. were worshipped, a system as venerable to those heathen as that of Siva, Vishnu, Pulliar, and Ammey now; yet it passed away. The tract concludes with a direct statement of the gospel. E...