Note From G.L. Mackay, October 9th, 1876

 

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Another brief note from Mr. Mackay, dated October 9th, reads as follows--


Saturday, September 23 (1876), I was surprised and delighted when two missionaries from Southern Formosa stepped into my dwelling house here. I had just returned from the interior, and was preparing to go back when they arrived. They came up because we are going to have a conference in a few days now. Forty natives, including helpers, elders, and deacons, are coming up. You remember I went down last year with all our helpers from the north, and we had a glorious meeting. Well, as Messrs. Campbell (甘為霖)and Barclay(巴克禮) arrived two weeks before the appointed time, they were anxious to see all our Stations. Dr. Fraser(華雅各) also, who seldom gets away from the Port here, was anxious to accompany us, so he left the hospital in charge of Dr. Ringer, who assisted me before Dr. Fraser left Canada. We went up the river to Toa-liong-pong (大龍峒) and then proceeded to Ke-lang(雞籠.基隆), and thus continued going from place to place until today. Last Sabbath we opened a new chapel at a place called Khoo Chiu(溪洲). Including hearers from two or three of our nearest stations, there were nearly 300 people present.

We had a glorious time, and we pray God to bless our poor efforts for His name’s sake. We have 11 chapels now. Our work here has been gradually progressing from the first day until now. Some of the people at the place where the chapel was opened last Sabbath worshipped God two years ago, and attended service at the other chapels until now. You must not suppose that it is any new move on their part. It is simply the outgrowth of the work which was carried on four tears ago. Let us bless the Lord out God for all His mercies.

After conference, I will write again, and at the close of the year will give a full report of all the work during the year.

Kindest regards to Mrs. McLaren and family and all in Knox College.