The Moravians in Labrador

The Moravians in Labrador

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MORAVIANS IN LABRADOR.

[Illustration]

THE MORAVIANS IN LABRADOR.

From Greenland's icy mountains The joyful sound proclaim, Till each
remotest nation Has learnt the Saviour's name. Waft, waft, ye winds,
his story, And you, ye waters, roll, Till like a sea of glory, It spreads
from pole to pole. HEBER.

Edinburgh: Printed by J. Ritchie. Sold by W. Whyte & Co., W.
Oliphant, Waugh & Innes, and J. Lindsay & Co., Edinburgh; M. Ogle,
and W. Collins, Glasgow; Hamilton, Adams & Co., and J. Nisbet,
London. M.DCCC.XXXIII.

ADVERTISEMENT.

The present small volume which, in some measure, owes its origin to
the suggestion of that long tried, excellent, and first friend of the
Moravians in Scotland, R. Plenderleath, Esq., and being cordially
approved of by the Rev P. Latrobe, London, though connected with
considerable labour, great part of it having been translated from the
German, has been cheerfully executed, and is intended to promote a
purpose similar to that of the first edition of the Moravians in
Greenland--to aid the subscriptions of some private friends who wish to
communicate occasionally with the Missionaries in Labrador, and send
them a few articles of comfort which the general funds do not supply.
In allusion to this, the following extract from a letter, addressed to a
friend in this city, from one of these devoted men, will be pleasant to
the friends of the missions--"Dear Sister A ----, You kindly mention
that a Society of Christian Ladies was formed in Edinburgh in aid of
the missions in Greenland and Labrador, and had sent a gift of clothes,
for which I beg you will accept of our united thanks. There are many
poor widows and orphans in our Esquimaux congregations who are in
the greatest necessity, to whom any little article of clothing will be
most welcome. When our dear friends send us any thing of this kind,
we always keep it till Christmas, and then divide them, that they may
appear clothed on Christmas night. The dividing scene is often very
affecting, their sobbing and weeping prevents their expressing their
gratitude in words, but one may easily perceive how deeply they feel
their kindness."

CONTENTS.
Introduction. Page vii
CHAPTER I.
Hudson's Bay Company first settle among the Esquimaux.--J.C.
Erhardt suggests a mission--his letter to the Moravian Bishop.--M.
Stach consulted.--London merchants undertake the scheme--engage
Erhardt--its fatal conclusion.--Jans Haven employed by the
Brethren--encouraged by the British Government, sets out on a voyage

of discovery--his providential arrival at Quirpont--first meeting with
the Esquimaux--his interesting intercourse--returns to England. His
second expedition, accompanied by Drachart and other
missionaries--their proceedings.--Drachart's remarkable conversation
with the natives--influence of the missionaries in preserving
peace--their religious communications with the savages--the curiosity
of the latter--their thievish tricks--their kindness to the missionaries--a
dreadful storm.--Drachart and Haven entertained by an Angekok--his
incantations--their parting addresses to each other--the missionaries
return to London. 37
CHAPTER II.
Contests between the colonists and savages revive--Murderous
skirmish.--Mikak.--Karpik, his conversion and death.--The Moravians
receive a grant of land on the coast of Labrador-- resolve to renew the
mission--voyage to explore the land.-- Jans Haven, Drachart, &c.,
arrive at Labrador--their interview with the natives--meet Mikak and
Tuglavina--their kindness.--Segulliak the sorcerer.--Anxiety of the
Esquimaux for their remaining among them--ground purchased for a
settlement--manner of bargaining with the Esquimaux--sail for
Esquimaux bay--the natives troublesome--the Captain's method of
checking them.--Conduct of the missionaries--they preach on
shore.--Conversation with the Esquimaux.--Search out a place for a
settlement--purchase it of