" The change in her character was noticed by her neighbors.
From being one of the most turbulent and disagreeable of the women
in her vicinity, she became noted for her gentleness and general
consistency. She has since died, and her last days were full of a
sweet trust in her Saviour. She was the first inquirer among
Nestorian women.
This meeting was given up as soon as the women found their way to
the regular service; but ever since there have been separate
meetings for them at other hours.
Until the revival in 1846, those who conducted these meetings had to
labor alone, for there were none of the Nestorians to help them.
Indeed, Miss Fiske had been in Oroomiah more than two years, before
women came much to her for strictly religious conversation, or could
be induced to sit down to the study of the Scriptures.
Some of her first efforts to interest them in the Bible were almost
amusing in the difficulties encountered, and the manner in which
they were overcome.
She would seat herself among them on the earthen floor, and read a
verse, then ask questions to see if they understood it. For example:
after reading the history of the creation (for she began at the
beginning), she asked, "Who was the first man?" _Answer_.
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