xxiv. 18), and now and then one is broken (Eccles. xii. 6), realize
that they live in a Bible land, and seek to make its daughters feel
the power of Bible truth.
The Seminary is outwardly very humble, and would contrast very
unfavorably with the stately edifices of similar institutions at
home. But we shall see that the Saviour has not disdained to honor
it with his presence, and its earthen floors and mud walls[1] have
witnessed many a gracious visit of the Holy Spirit. Though the glory
of Lebanon has not come unto it, yet has God himself beautified the
place and made it glorious.
[Footnote 1: The pilasters in the engraving are made of brick, and
not only support the large timbers of the roof, but, by their
greater projection, protect the softer material of the wall from the
weather. The whole is plastered outside with a mixture of lime and
clay, that requires frequent renewal.]
CHAPTER IV.
MISSIONARY EDUCATION.
OBJECT--MEANS--STUDY OF BIBLE--PUPILS KEPT IN SYMPATHY WITH THE
PEOPLE.--PEOPLE STIMULATED TO EXERTION AND SELF-DEPENDENCE--TAHITI.
--MADAGASCAR.
Let us now look at some of the principles on which missionary
education was here carried on, that we may see what kind of an
instrumentality God was pleased to crown with his blessing.
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