"I have written this in prayer before God to you, and this is my
burning desire, to be used of God. I do pray the Lord to keep me, and
put down all vain-glorying thoughts, which will naturally rise at
such a point as this, and He is doing it. I want to see Jesus more,
the value of precious souls, and all the realities I profess.
"I have read 'The Rides in the Mission Field of South Africa.' I was
much interested, and I had a longing to go, but I could see no place
for such a hope; I hare lent it to others here to read.
"I am reading 'The Basutos,' and I enjoy it; I am reading in prayer
that the Lord will show me what things would be necessary to take. I
shall speak on this point presently.
"I had a letter lately from some of my old neighbours in Muskoka,
telling me of the conversion of a young man I had often spoken to and
prayed for. I rejoice that my mother has given me up joyfully for
Africa, and I am so glad she continues bright in the Lord. I am
praying that I may have the privilege of seeing them all brought to
Christ, before I leave for Africa, I cease not to pray for you.--Your
son in the faith, G. C."
Interest in the Basuto tribe could not but be deepened from the
touching incident that in February of this year a feast for the
little matchbox-makers was provided from the contributions of Basuto
children,--those who had been blessed through the Lord's long-tried
labourers, Mr.
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