Merry
and Miss Macpherson, and the following extracts are from her diary:--
"Friday, May 5.--Calm seas, children bright and happy, cloudless
skies, weather charming and exhilarating, though cold. Morning spent
over our Bibles. Time seemed to fly rapidly while we talked of 'the
things concerning the King.' In the afternoon the bracing air and
bright skies invited vigorous exercise, and our Birmingham friend and
I walked between two and three miles. Faith was our theme of
converse. May the result be that we both shall trust our God more
than heretofore, for ourselves and our work, and realise increased
measure. (Phil. iv. 19) 'My God shall supply all your need.'
"Our children being on deck, we joined them in their games, and then
assembled our large family in their separate steerages; and standing
in the doorway between, I was enabled to address them and the helpers
--140 in all. Their evening hymn attracted the sailors, and this gave
a double gathering on mid-decks. Our portion was Luke x. 38-42, 'The
one thing needful.' _Jesus_ the need of each one, ere leaving
us. A saddened look fell over every little face, as we referred to
parting, while many beamed with joy, as we talked of the meeting by
and bye.
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