place and made it glorious.
[Footnote 1: The pilasters in the engraving are made of brick, and
not only support the large timbers of the roof, but, by their
greater projection, protect the softer material of the wall from the
weather. The whole is plastered outside with a mixture of lime and
clay, that requires frequent renewal.]




CHAPTER IV.


MISSIONARY EDUCATION.

OBJECT--MEANS--STUDY OF BIBLE--PUPILS KEPT IN SYMPATHY WITH THE
PEOPLE.--PEOPLE STIMULATED TO EXERTION AND SELF-DEPENDENCE--TAHITI.
--MADAGASCAR.

Let us now look at some of the principles on which missionary
education was here carried on, that we may see what kind of an
instrumentality God was pleased to crown with his blessing.

The Seminary was founded, not to polish the manners, refine the
taste, or impart accomplishments, but to renovate the character by a
permanent inward change. The main dependence for bringing this about
was the power of the Holy Ghost--the only power that can impart or
maintain spiritual life in man. This dependence was expressed in
fervent prayer, offered for years amid discouragement and
opposition, and, instead of ceasing when an answer came, only