the heathen, a spirit of love for the brethren, and for all the
members of the body of Christ, was poured out largely upon the
churches at home.

Twenty-six missionaries were employed in Labrador in the year 1800.


FOOTNOTES:

[Footnote F: This refers to them making their nets for catching
salmon-trout, of which there are immense numbers. In 1798, in six
nights, 5000 were taken, and in 1799 they got 1800 at one haul.]

[Footnote G: The Brethren's Society in London, now undertook to supply
the missions, and relieved the merchants from a losing concern; they
built the brig Harmony of 133 tons, which made her first voyage, 1787,
under Captain James Fraser, and continued to sail in safety till 1802,
when she was laid aside, and the Resolution was employed.]




CHAPTER V.

Variable appearances of the mission at Nain and Okkak--more
favourable at Hopedale.--Death of Benjamin.--Spirit of love
among the converted.--Happy communion and close of the
year.--Providential escape of the Resolution.--New epoch in
Labrador.--A remarkable awakening commences at
Hopedale--meetings--schools.--Letter from a converted Esquimaux