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they rose. Lefore we turned to the house we were ravished
with the splendovr of the sunset. The giant that had run
its day’s course transformed the scene. He touched every-
thing, till sea and sky vied with each other in glorious |
effects. The snowy peaks to eastward blushed.

“ But, after all, the Sun of Righteousness has produced a |
far more beautiful transformation in the character of the iii
Indian, and the change is not fleeting. The church bell |
rings, and, from both wings of the village, well-dressed men, hii
their wives and children, pour out from the cottages, and
the two currents meet at the steps of the noble sanctuary
their own hands have made, to the honour of God our Saviour. 1
On Saturday I had made a sketch of the village. Mr. Duncan |
remarked, as the people streamed along, ‘ Put that stream Hie
into your picture.’ ‘That would never do,’ I said; ‘nobody ae
would believe it.’ Inwardly I exclaimed, ‘What hath God
wrought!’ It would be wrong to suppose that the love of
God alone impelled them all. All, without reasonable cause
to the contrary, are expected to attend the public services. |
A couple of policemen, as a matter of routine, are in uniform, tt

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and this is an indication that loitering during service hours 1s Wi
against proper civil order. This wholesome restraint 1s |
possible during these early stages of the corporate life of
the community. But history is likely to repeat itself.
Heathenism is prostrate, Christianity dominant. Persecution
has ceased. The fiery trial is over, so that the baser metal
is sure to pass current. At present one strong will is va
supreme. To resist it, every Indian feels would be as
impossible as to stop the tides. This righteous autocracy 1s
as much feared by the ungodly around as it is respected and
admired by the faithful. Thus are law and Gospel combined
with good results.”

The Bishop did not then foresee that a time of trial was
again approaching the little Christian community, from
which, through God’s grace, 1t emerged atter some years .
with added growth and stability. ‘ig