CONTENTS.

INTRODUCTION: Historical sketch of the Island of Ceylon---Sect.

I. Situation, Climate, and Productions, page i.---Sect. II. Political

and Civil History, page xxiii.---Sect. 111. Ceylonese Superstitions

and idolatrous Ceremonies --- Present state of Christianity in

Ceylon, page xlix.

CHAP. I.

Mr. Wesley's universal charity-The Formation of the Wesleyan

Connexion-Its progress-Established Church of England-Dis-

senting Denominations-Doctor Coke-His Missionary character

-America-First Wesleyan Foreign Mission in 1769-To the en-

slaved Africans in 1778-Mr. Baxter-Western Africa, 1792, and

1811-Europe-Asia-Mr. Wesley's lively interest in an Asiatic

Mission-Doctor Coke's correspondence on the subject in 1784-

Bengal-Application from Madras-Communication from Lieut.

Col. Sandys in 1805-Letter from Surat in 1808-Plummer-Suc-

cessful exertions of other Denominations in Asia-Visit to England

of the Chief-Justice of Ceylon in 1809-State of the Island-Mr.

Wilberforce's recommendation of the Wesleyan Missions-Ceylon

Mission proposed by the Chief-Justice-Former policy of the Hon.

East India Company-Doctor Moreton-Sanctified affliction-

Doctor Coke's application to the Rev. W. Ault-and the Author

in 1812-Rev. I. Bradnack-Letter from Doctor Coke to Mr. Ault

in 1813-The Doctor determines himself to embark in the Mission

-His plan the General Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society

-Doctor Buchanan-Mission proposed in the London District-

Rev. Benjamin Clough-Irish Conference-Rev. Messrs. Lynch,

Erskine, and M'Kenny-Liverpool Conference-Devotion to the

Mission Cause-Final adoption and limitation of the plan-The

original appointment for Asia-Doctor Coke's letter to the Author

-His pious submission.
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CHAP. II.

Doctor Coke's application to preparatory duties-Portuguese Studies

-Decline of the Portuguese power in India-Subscriptions for

Ceylon-Recommendatory Letters-The subject considered-Doc-

tor Coke's successful applications-Earl Bathurst-Right Hon.

Lord Teignmouth- Mr. Grant-Mr. Stevens-Mr. Wilberforce-

Doctor Buchanan, &c. &c.-Piety and simplicity-Interesting

scene-Interview in London-Doctor Coke's last Circular letter-

Replies-Missionary motto of the Rev. Doctor Carey-The Ceylon

Missionaries encouraged and animated-The Rev. Walter Griffith

-Thomas Thompson, Esq. M. P.-Joseph Butterworth, Esq. M. P.

-The late Reverend John Barber-Portuguese teacher-Search

for a vessel-Cabalva, Captain Birch-Lady Melville, Captain

Lochner-Outfit-Printing-press and types-Missionary Ordina-

tions-Marriages of Missionaries-Dismissal from the Committee,

preparatory to the Voyage-Meeting at Portsmouth-Mr. Clough's

Account of Doctor Coke-Kindness of Friends at Portsmouth and

Portsea, &c.-The Rev. Jon. Edmondson-The Rev. Messrs. Aik-

enhead, Fish, and Beal-The only meeting of the entire Missionary

family-Missionary emotions-Rev. Henry Moore-Xavier-Dr.

Coke's last Sermon at Portsea-Mrs. Ault's distressing illness-

Division of the party-Embarkation at Portsmouth Point. p. 29.

CHAP. III.

Commencement of the Voyage-Sea-sickness-Scrutiny of motives

and object-Doctor Coke-Extract from Madame Guion-Portu-

guese Vulgate The Doctor's Journal-Mr. Clough's Account-

The situation of a Missionary during a Voyage-Public worship on

the Lord's-day-Services in the Lady Melville-Mr Squance-

Cautious reserve with respect to the Doctor-Journal-Mr. Clough's

elucidation-Sabbath-evening reading--Social meetings for prayer,

&c. in the author's cabin-Behaviour of the Passengers-Encoura-

ging effects of Christian conversation with them-Note on Grace

before Meat-Ship Newspaper-Signals-Mrs. Ault's illness-

Visit from Messrs. Ault and Squance-Mrs. Ault's death-Her

amiable and devout character-Her death greatly lamented-Its

effect on the Doctor's mind-The health of Mr. Squance seriously

affected-Visits the Cabalva-We pass the Equator-The Visit of

Neptune, &c.-Isles of Bourbon and France-Another Mission

contemplated for Mr. Squance-He recovers, and returns on board

the Melville-Doctor Coke's attentions to the spiritual interests

of the Soldiers on board-Pleasing results-Melancholy cases-

Asiatic Journal for June, 1820-Effects of intoxication-A singular

interview-The Doctor's hopes in reference to the Soldiers-Sepa-

rated from the fleet, and rejoin-" O cabo dos tormentados"-Vol-

cano-Second approach to the Line-Illness of Mrs. Harvard, and

of the Author-Dr. Coke's anxiety and prayers-They recover-

the Doctor discovers symptoms of illness-Solemn and affecting

parting-His Death and Funeral.

CHAP. IV.

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p. 55.

Difficulty of reconciling the Death of Doctor Coke, with his actual Call

to embark in the Asiatic Mission-Destitute situation of the Mis-

sionaries, and their painful exercises-Spend several days in

searching for, and examining the deceased Doctor's papers-Dis-

appointments-Anecdote on Trust in Providence"-Captain

Birch's generous and humane attentions-Extracts from the Au-

thor's Journal-Recommendatory letters to the Governor, and to

W. T. Money, Esq.-Conversation with J. Anderson, Esq.-

Divine service on board.-Exchange signals with the party on

board the Melville. The statement furnished by the Author to

Captain Birch, at his request, of the doctrines, discipline, &c. of

the Wesleyan Methodists; the character and extent of their Mis-

sions, and the circumstances connected with the formation of the

present Mission to Ceylon-Captain Birch's reply to the Author.

CHAP. V.

p. 86.

Termination of our voyage-Indian Scenery-Meeting with the Bre-

thren on board the Lady Melville-Difference of opinions-First

Sabbath in India-Press-gang-Visited by the Rev. S. Newell-

Disembarkment-Palanquin-stands-Breakfast at the Bombay

Tavern-Causes of disquietude-Interview with Mr. Money-Re-

ception-Gratifying information respecting Ceylon-Ride with

Captain Birch to the Governor's country seat-Native washermen

Persee women-Toddy-Native village-Persee burial place-

A Fakeer-An idol-Audience with the GOVERNOR-His Excel-

lency's condescension, and remarks on the Rev. J. Wesley-Return

to Bombay.-Rev. Messrs. Hall and Nott-The Governor's house

at Parell prepared for our reception-Sensations produced by the

arrival of the Missionaries.

p. 109.

CHAP. VI.

Description of Parell House and Grounds-Gentoo Temple-Disgust-

ing objects of Worship-Aversion of the Natives to the entrance

of Europeans-Impositions practised by Native servants-Certifi-

cates of character-Present from Capt. Beaty-Sabbath-Attend

the Fort Church-Native carriage-Visit from the Governor-

Mr. Hart-Lieut. Wade-Visit to the Island of Elephanta-Its

dimensions-Description of the wonderful Cave-Extracts from

Maurice's Indian Antiquities-Amazing specimens of ancient

sculpture-Description of the principal figure-The design of

these astonishing works involved in obscurity-Tempest-The

visitors to the Island exposed to considerable peril-Safe arrival-

Service at the Fort Church-Lord's Supper-Letters to the Com-

Imittee and our Families, franked by the Governor-The party,

with the exception of the Author and his wife, proceed to CEYLON,

in the Earl Spencer.

CHAP. VII.

p. 128.

Voyage of Messrs. Ault, &c. to Ceylon-Kind reception from the Go-

vernment authorities-The Government house at Galle prepared

for their reception-Condescension of Lord and Lady Molesworth

-His Lordship's estimate of their character-The Rev. G. Bisset

-Liberal proposal of His Excellency, the Governor, to endow

schools-First Ceylon Conference-Deliberations-Wesleyan plan

of stationing the preachers-Their resignation of themselves to

God, and satisfaction with their respective stations-Celebration

of the Lord's Supper previous to their separation-Arrival of

Messrs. Lynch and Squance at Colombo-Hospitable reception by

the Honourable and Reverend Archdeacon Twisleton, &c.—Intro-

duced to His Excellency, the Governor-Invited to dine-Impor-

tant assistance rendered by the Right Honourable Sir A. Johnston,

Chief Justice of Ceylon-Mr. Armour; his history and character

Preach in the Baptist Mission Chapel-A Native Convert-Pro-

ceed to Jaffnapatam-J. N. Mooyart, Esq.-Christian David, a

pupil of Swartz-School opened-Preach in the Dutch Church-

Mr. Erskine proceeds to Matura-Encouraging reception-The

Rev. T. G. Erhardt-Matura school opened-Service in the Dutch

church-Importance of Matura, as a Missionary station-Mr. Ault

sails from Galle to Batticaloa-Dangerous voyage-Reception-

Acts as Chaplain-His labours among the Europeans and Natives

-Mr. Clough commences his Mission at Galle-Lord Molesworth's

important patronage and advice-Mr. C's labours among the Euro-

peans, and efforts to benefit the Natives-Visited by Don Abraham

Dias Abeysinha Ameresekera, who generously offers a residence

and school-house-The Galle school opened-Native enquirers-

Mr. Clough's unwearied and successful application to the study of

the Singhalese language.

CHAP. VIII.

p. 146.

The Author's residence at Bombay-Derivation of name-Teak wood

-Birds, reptiles, and insects- Climate-Population-Various

classes of inhabitants-The GENTOO superstition-Mode of worship

-Distinction of caste-Pagodas-Festivals, fasts, processions, &c.

The Gentoo female character-The swinging ceremony-The MA-

HOMEDANS, their mosques and worship-Marriage and funeral

processions Juvenile merchants-Language- PERSEES-Wor-

ship, &c.-Refuse to extinguish fire-Processions at marriages,

funerals &c.-Superstitions notions founded on the decay of the

body-Conversion from their idolatry difficult-JEWS-PORTU-

GUESE ROMAN CATHOLICS-Opulence-Chapels-Superstition and

idolatry-Mendicants-ARMENIAN CHRISTIANS-Wealth and res-

pectability-Their various establishments-Their history-BRI-

TISH and AMERICAN CHRISTIANS--Miscellaneous information. 172.

CHAP. IX.

Peculiar situation of the Author at Bombay-Native Curiosity-Con-

versation with a Gentoo youth-Meetings for prayer, religious

conversation, &c.-Extract from Journal-Pleasing indications of

usefulness-Visit from a Portuguese lady-Interesting and affect-

ing conversation with some invalid soldiers-Portuguese studies-

Sentiments of a military officer respecting Christian Missions—

Conversation with a Gentoo physician-Chinese merchant at the

prayer-meeting-Lieutenant Wade, his shipwreck, and death-

The Author engages a passage to Ceylon-Various incidents during

the voyage-Its unexpected termination..

CHAP. X.

201.

Arrival at CEYLON-Interview with Messrs. Clough and Squance-

Point-de-Galle-Bay, Scenery, &c.-Description of Mr. Clough's

residence-Prayer-meeting-Visit from the Guard Moodeliar-

Lord Molesworth-His Lordship's character and affecting death

Loss of the Bengal Indiaman by fire-Service in the Dutch

church-Illness of Mr. Squance-Receives kind attention from the

Hon. Chief Justice-Preaches by an interpreter-Necessity of

adopting such a medium of instruction-Narrative of the Conver-

sion and Baptism of PANDITTA SEKARA, a learned Budhuist

Priest-His subsequent appointment to a situation under the local

government-Meeting of the Mission party at Galle---The Author's

appointment to Colombo---Letter from New South Wales---Mr.

Ault's illness---Journey of the Author and his family to Colombo

Rest Houses---Caltura---Slow travelling---Met by Mr. Armour---

Cinnamon gardens---Relative of the late Queen Charlotte... 225

CHAP. XI.

Interview with Archdeacon Twisleton---Visit from the Chief Justice

---Submission of the Kandyan territory to the British Crown---

Audience with His Excellency the Governor---Death of Mr. Ault

at Batticaloa--- His epitaph---Mr. Lynch preaches his funeral ser-

mon before the Governor---Baptist Mission church---Arrival of

Mr. Clough---Village preaching---Singhalese interpreter---Weekly

meeting of preachers---Dutch church---Malabar Christians---Pur-

chase of estate---Public subscription---Captain Schneider---Sunday

school---Levee---Lady Johnston---Colombo theatre and Orphan

House---Mission printing press---Government press---Day school

Ava priest---Head printer---Illness of the Author---Kindness of

the Catholic Missionaries---Journey to Galle---Preaches in an idol

temple---Visits the Government schools---The Ava priest embraces

Christianity, and is baptized

CHAP. XII.

251

Attendance of native females on Christian Worship---Opening of the

Malabar church---Missionary estate at Colombo---Printing of the

Singhalese Scriptures---Arrival of Wesleyan and Church Mission-

aries---Village labours---Milagria and Galkeece---Favourable cir-

cumstances---The late Bishop of Calcutta---Pagan enquirers---An

aged Naiaka---Kandyan headman---Adikar---Kandyan priest bap-

tized---Affecting case of a converted priest---Preaching in the

Garrison---Arrival of Baptist and American Missionar.es---Mr.

Warren--Missionary union--Conference--Singular visitor--Shrewd

remark of an idiot---Assistant Missionary---Madras Mission---Mis-

sionary estate at Galle---Preaching to Budhuist priests---Baptism

of one---Matura station---Missionary estate at Colpetty---Native

school---Opening of Colombo Mission-House--- Services --- Mr.

Clough's translation of the Liturgy---Contributions---Death of Mr.

Tolfrey---Type Foundry---Unsuccessful attempt to commence a

Kandyan Mission---Providential interposition.

CHAP. XIII.

274

Apathy of the Malabar natives---Points of difference in the Singhalese

and Malabar characters---Discouraging circumstances in the south

---Establishment of a native school at Negombo---Opening of the

Colpetty school-house---Compelled to recognize the distinction of

caste---Attachment of the children to the school---Purchase of

Mission premises at Negombo---Native marriages---Plan for es-

tablishing Mission schools throughout the island---Encouraging

proofs of success---Meeting of the Mission Conference---New Sta-

tions---Schools---Execution of a soldier---Conversion of two Bud-

huist priests---Sir Hardinge Giffard---J. Sutherland Esq.---His

son, Mr. J. Sutherland, placed with the Missionaries---Received

on trial as a Missionary---Illness of several of the Missionaries---

Singular application---Establishment of regular worship---Review

---Church Missionaries.

CHAP. XIV.

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297.

Pleasing results of the native schools---Colpetty school---Juvenile piety

---Mrs. Harvard's visits to the female schools---Happy deaths---

Remarks on immediate effects of Missionary effort---Success from

the Lord alone---Kallibowilla school---the author's illness and re-

moval from Ceylon---Missionaries meet at Galle---Commencement

of the Voyage---Landing at Falmouth---Retrospect and Conclu-

sion.
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