bearing upon the application of Christianity to Chinese life. He did not venture to introduce then as "resolutions," but said:—
1.—"We ought not to be ashamed to -confess that we are Christians when in the presence of rich people and oficials,"—but to confess Christ under all circumstances.
2—" We ought wt to fear the idols." Be confessed that the fear and dread of idols, instilled into him in infancy, had not wholly been shaken off, though he knew he ought to feel towards them as he did towards the pulpit or vase of flawers, "We ought to contribute more liberally for the support of the Gospel 4.—We ought to preach the spel, though not employed or paid for it."
He wished he was able to support himself and preach without " salary from the mission, etc.; ete., up to twenty most nseful and practical: propositions, constituting the heads' of' several excellent sermons. -Such instances "6f "the usefulness of our literature after so many years, must be a source of grat nto those who contribute of their funds ur help prepare the
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