"Reports of Missionaries in Liberia and Sierra Leone for 1st Quarter of 1860" published in Home and Foreign Journal, November 1860

Reports of Missionaries in Liberia and Sierra Leone for lsl Quarter of 1860 Careysburg, Rev. A. Woodson — Number of members, 29. Sermons preached, 19. Prayer meetings, 21. Collection for benevolent purposes, S3. 73. New Georgia, Rev. S. W. Britton — “The Lord has revived his work among this people. Your mission is doing a good work here, yet we have strong opposition, but the work goes on. We call upon the Lord and praise his name for having done so much for us. Surely gratitude must constrain us to live near the throne of grace. Baptized 7, restored 10. * * * We want to build a new church. * * * In reviewing the past I have no reason to be discouraged. The Lord has sustained his work here. The seed sown by a feeble hand, mingled with tears, has borne some fruit. Day and Sabbath School regularly attended.” Sinou, Rev. Isaac Roberts preaches at Farmersville, Lexington and Greenville; of the church at the latter place he has the pastoral care. Speaks of his field as in an encouraging condition. Cape Palmas, Rev. B. J. Drayton reports the church in a healthy condition; no accessions. Sabbath School numbers 46 scholars. Bexley and Edina, Rev. Robert F. Hilt — “Though my labors have not been attended with any visible outpouring of the Spirit, yet I feel that I have abundant reason to thank God and take courage. * * * In looking over my Journal I find I have only preached 32 sermons, and led 18 prayer meetings this quarter. Owing to providential circumstances I could not do more. The Sabbath and day schools are doing well-would do better could we get suitable books.” Buchanan — Rev. A. P. Davis has preached at Buchannan, Edina, New Series, and Marshall, 37 sermons. “I have been careful to keep a good discipline; and although the church over which I preside cannot boast of numbers, yet it can of good order. Our Sabbath School is increasing rapidly numerieally, also in knowledge of the word of God. Of the Congoes who were brought into the country a few years ago, thirty were sent to our county; most of whom are located in the city of Buchannan; and all, the