. The Millions 1888 . ty//in two stages by ferry-boats,arriving about5 at Kin-cha-ho, a small town on the border. Ipassed quickly and quietly down the town, and was near- JAMES. Later in the day another gentleman came to the innand would have me go to his house to rest till the sunsomewhat declined. I was indeed glad to go, for with thesun at ninety-two degrees, and the inn pretty fullof visitors, a cooler place wasvery desirabe. At his housethere soon gathered a large crowd, who listened atten-tively. Not only were the rich kindly disposed, but alsothe common people heard us gladly. I sh
. The Millions 1888 . ty//in two stages by ferry-boats,arriving about5 at Kin-cha-ho, a small town on the border. Ipassed quickly and quietly down the town, and was near- JAMES. Later in the day another gentleman came to the innand would have me go to his house to rest till the sunsomewhat declined. I was indeed glad to go, for with thesun at ninety-two degrees, and the inn pretty fullof visitors, a cooler place wasvery desirabe. At his housethere soon gathered a large crowd, who listened atten-tively. Not only were the rich kindly disposed, but alsothe common people heard us gladly. I shall not soon for-get the remark a young fellow made as he heard ofJESUS, mighty to save : It is difficult to do virtuously ;truly we need a Saviour. He bought a copy of mostof the Gospels and tracts, and while we stayed came everyday. I have hope that the word may find lodgment,and that he may find a Saviour. May ys>th.—Started to spend a day among thevillages. —Took a small boat for Hwa-yong Hien, in Hu-. BtGGARS bridge in PEKINi ing the inn when the cry of Foreigner was raised. Acrowd gathered, and became clamorous to see their distantvisitor. We were told only one foreigner had been therebefore, he being in search of butterflies and insects. Leaving Hwang with the bundle of books, and takingan armful, I faced the hundreds who had gathered. Theyquietly showed me to the temple, where was an openspace. Here very rapidly I disposed of my books, takingover 2,000 cash. Then I was obliged to tell the crowd towait until the morrow, when I would again be out only did they buy, but asked that I would preachthe doctrine. May the blessed SPIRIT watch over thescattered seed ! May 29th.—This was a day of happy in the morning four gentlemen invited me to amorning meal, and would take no refusal. They insistedthat such was due from them, seeing that their guest wasfrom such a distance. Three were prepared to talk aboutthe Lord JESUS, but the four
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