Letter From Formosa, Sept.21, 1876

 

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Presbyterian Record. 1877 January p.13-14

馬偕於1876917日在大龍峒舉行聖餐及施洗。受洗者有40請參見《教會史話》521 大龍峒施洗四十人


 Letter From Rev. G.L.Mackay, Formosa, Tamsui, Sept.21, 1876

On 10th inst., we opened a good substantial chapel at Pat-li-hun (八里坌), when upwards of 150 people were present, and all seemed interested in the services. The first chapel there was built by the people themselves, and was opened March 22nd,1874. The new chapel was built this year., not on account of an increase of hearers, but on account of want of accommodation for the helper and teacher.

Last Sabbath (17th Sept.), the helpers and converts from our different Stations assembled at the  Toa-liong-tong (大龍洞) chapel, to commemorate the love of Jesus. Nearly 300 people were present. After previous examination and enquiry, I saw my way clear to admit 40 by baptism  With respect to this number, I wish you to note particularly, that all of them renounced idolatry four years ago. They are not new comers

I delayed admitting them before, because I believe in being exceedingly careful about building the walls of Zion. The youngest of the number admitted is 17, and the eldest 73 years of age. I baptized them in the forenoon of the day mentioned above, and, in the afternoon, all sat around the table of our Lord. Dr. and Mrs. Fraser (華雅各醫生夫婦)were there too.

The occasion was one of untold interest to me personally. I thought of February 9th,1873, when I sat down with the first little band of five, to commemorate the dying love of Jesus--and of the next occasion, when 12 were present--and of the following, when 18 communed--and of the band of 37, then 31 who confessed Jesus before men--and now 75 sat together.

The total number baptized is 71. Three of them died trusting in Jesus, and one was not present last Sabbath.

Add to these statements the fact, that not one of tem has been suspended yet, and you will see clearly that steady progress has characterized the Lord’s work here from the first day until now.

Let us praise our Living Redeemer for ever! Let us never grow weary because temples are not converted into chapels in a day! Let us pray and fight until the heavens shall ring with the praises of Jehovah from Chinese lips.