CHAPTER II.

A SUMMER’S JOURNEY AND A WINTER’S
CAMPAIGN.

“His chief delight is converse with his Lord,
To share His work, and win His great reward.”

»SSHE Bishop was not long before
. he began to fulfil his intention
of becoming acquainted with
the inland tribes of his diocese.
In June, 1880, he wrote the
following letter, with the title
“In Camp on the Skeena
River.” It will be seen that
already the wonderful natural
beauties which surrounded him —
on his journeys were to him
a God-given means of strength
and uplifting, a beautiful com-
mentary on the verse, ‘ All
things are yours, things present,” as well as, “ things to
come ”’ :—

“It is refreshing to think of the many well-wishers at home
whose prayers are now helping me. The least return I can
make them is to tell them what I am doing out here. The
following extract from my journal shall be the preface : —

“* Trinity Sunday.—A glad, a joyous day. These stately

An Old Haida Woman.

i i and lovely works of Thy hands praise Thee, O God. We,
@ \ Thy people, have worshipped Thee. Our prayers Thou hast
| heard. The morning sacrifice has been offered. Yet the
| service lingers. My crew of faithful Indians from

| Metlakatla are without a care. Beside me the fine fellow3