Metlakahtla and the North Pacific Mission by Eugene Stock
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"Nishah-kigh (chieftainess of the Nishkahs), aged 45--_Answers_:--I must leave all evil ways. I feel myself a sinner in God's sight. I believe in God the Father Almighty, and in Jesus Christ, who died for our sins. God sends down His Spirit to make us good. Jesus is in heaven, and is writing our names in God's book. I feel God's Word is truth. Have been for some time accustomed regularly to pray. _Remarks_.--Two years ago she was found giving Christian instruction to a sick and dying person. Her husband tells me she passed much time in devotion. When she first heard the Word of God her sorrow was great, and her penitence more than she could bear. Some five years she has been earnestly seeking God. "Nayahk (wife of Lappligheumlee, a sorcerer), aged 25.--_Answers_: --Answers well and clearly upon the separate work of each Person of the Trinity. Prays for pardon--for the Holy Spirit. _Remarks_.--Suffered much from the mockery of her husband. At her earnest demand he gave up devilry. Been consistent in the midst of opposition; adhered to the Mission when many were against. Has been a blessing to her family, all of whom have renounced heathenism. Her husband, the sorcerer, laments his past life, and would be the first to put his foot upon the evil system. "Ad-dah-kippi (wife of a Christian Indian), aged 25.--_Answers_:--I must put away sin. I know I have been making God angry, but must put away all my old ways, lies, and the evil of my fathers. God gave us commandments. God would not hear us till we put away our sins, Jesus would make peace for us and add His Spirit. Am resolved to endeavour to live to God all my life. Was much moved last fishing at my sinfulness, and then repented strongly, and resolved to walk with God. I pray morning, noon, and night for pardon and God's Spirit. _Remarks_. |
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