Rivers- Natural Productions

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Animal Life Extent and Population

-Moral Aspect-Population on the increase-THE NATIONS OF INDIA

ORIGIN OF THE HINDUS

Identity of Races with those of Europe
proved by Analogy of Languages and of Mythologies-INDIAN CIVILIZA-
TION DEFINED AND ILLUSTRATED A Hindú Village-Serious Defects
of Civilization-Elements of Barbarism-Indian Civilization contrasted
with European—Antiquity of India—Ancient Commerce—Invasion by
Alexander Descriptions by Greek Writers -Present Resemblances
Laws of Menú-The Védas-Historical Inquiries-INQUIRY AS TO THE
CAUSES OF THE ENDURING CIVILIZATION OF INDIA-Family Economy
-Institute of Caste- Municipal System-Obligation of Custom-NA-
TIONAL DECLINE - GLANCE AT POLITICAL HISTORY-Its Obscurity-
Ancient Inscriptions deciphered-Secrets disclosed-Foreign Invasions
-Muhammadan Conquest-The Rise and Fall of the Portuguese
Holland-France-The Rise of British Power-The present and former
Position of the British contrasted-Hope for India in British Rule-
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LECTURE II.

INDIA CONSIDERED AS A SPHERE OF EVANGELISTIC OPERATIONS.

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Object of Lecture-INHABITANTS OF INDIA CLASSIFIED-Aboriginals
-Their Independence-Modes of Life-Their Rejection of the Brah-
manical System-Rude Forms of Religion-Moral Capabilities-Local
Superstitions-Facilities of Evangelization-Kind of Agency required—
Wandering Tribes-Affinities to European Gypsies-Outcasts-Ano-
malous Social Position-Offices in Villages-Character-Religion-Rela-
tion to Evangelistic Efforts-A Mistake rectified-Improvement in their
Condition-Future Prospects-Strong Claims-Hindús-Classification of
Society by the Shastras-Present Appearances-The Hindús or Shudras,
a People subjugated by the Brahmans-Several Classes and Castes, with
their respective Characteristics - Brahmans — An Immigrant Race –
Measures of Conquest and Proselytism-The Policy observed-Priestly
Domination Arrogant Claims Moral Character-Departing Glory
-Mendicant and Monastic Orders-The Devotee contrasted with the
Savage Revolting Usages-Vivid Picture-Extreme Forms-From what
Classes their Numbers are supplied-Hopes respecting them-Christian
Converts from among them-MUHAMMADANS- Present Low Position
-Ignorance of their own Religion-Assume Two Aspects in relation to
Christianity-PARSIS-Vicious Theology-Colonization in India-Forms
of Worship Opposition to the Gospel-JUDAH AND ISRAEL-Origin
of the Beni Israel-Their former Degradation-Missionary Labours
now conducted among them-Other Colonists-REMARKS-Diversified
Sphere Accessible
Unprecedented Era in Church History—
Picture reversed-Facilities-Influence of India on Asia, Religi-
ous and Political - An enduring Sphere-Questions - Blessed
Anticipation

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LECTURE III.

THE INWARD AND OUTWARD FORMS OF HINDUISM REVEALED.

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India described under a Similitude - An unparalleled Sphere
of Human Apostasy - Its Spiritual Conquests over great Parts
of Asia—"Satan's Seat"-Hinduism considered historically and
morally The Sentiments of Hinduism to be distinguished from
Natural Convictions and Traditional Impressions-These latter illus-
trated-Their salutary Effects-Hindus' Sentiments regarding the
Being, Character, and Government of God-Whence derived?
METAPHYSICS-Their Grand Product, Pantheism - Its Systems ex-
pounded-Divers Theoretical Bearings of Pantheism - A virtual
Negation of the Existence of God—A Nullification of Relationships—
A Denial of Moral Distinctions-Reference of Evil to the Deity--Prac-
tical Workings and Issues-Induces the Worship of the several Parts
of the Material Universe-The Deification and Worship of Man-Leads
to a Mystic Asceticism-GENIUS OF HINDÚ MYTHOLOGY-Its Presump-
tion - Impiety-Licentiousness - Multiplication of Divinities by
the Doctrine of Incarnations - Workings of Mythological Senti-
ment-It confounds the Moral Sense-Leads directly and invariably to
Idolatry-Striking Characteristics of Indian Idolatry—Its depraving
Effects Productiveness of Disease, Misery, and Death-Craven super-
stitious Habits - SENTIMENTS REGARDING MAN'S NATURE AND DES-
TINY-Pre-existence of the Soul-Transmigration-This Doctrine
considered in relation to Piety, Morality, and Philanthropy -
Doctrine of Absorption Practical Development of these Senti-
ments Retrospect Summary of Hinduism - Apostrophe to
India

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INDIA DESCRIBED AS A BATTLE-FIELD OF EVANGELISTIC WARFARE.

The Christian Missionary among the Hindus-National-Personal,
and Religious Prejudices against him-His Gospel-Its Negative
Aspects relatively to the Hindus-Its Recent Origin offends-Its
Simplicity offends-It yields no Scope for Metaphysical Disquisitions
-It fails to exact what the Hindus are willing to render-Antago-
nism of the Gospel to Hindú Sentiment, and Controversial Oppo-
sition which it challanges-Unity of God-Doctrine of the Cross-
Nature of the Soul-Merit and Guilt-Sins defended and extenuated-
Hindus no mean Opponents-The Gospel opposed likewise to the
Civil, Social, and Religious Institutes of India-The present threaten-
ing Aspect of Christianity-Affinities and Adaptations of the Gospel
to the Hindu Mind, defended and illustrated-Harmony of the Gospel
with Popular Sentiments — Proverbs, Songs, and Prophecies-Use of
these Harmonies to the Missionary-EVANGELISTIC PLANS-Scheme of
Sir W. Jones-" Inward Life" of the Missionary-Philanthropic Insti-
tutes Educational Measures-Literary Works-Agricultural Opera-
tions Preaching Labours-Varied Effects-Itineration-Interesting
Scenes-Wants of Humanity developed-Highest Form of Apostolic
Life Address to the Missionary-ACTIVE FORMS OF HEATHEN OPPO-
SITION" A Standing Army"-Coalitions-Petitions to Government
-Infidel Works Cases of Outrage-Appeal to Judicial Courts—
MISSIONARY TRIALS-Solitariness of his Position, and Singularity of
his Character-Repulsiveness of his Message Temptation to Un-
faithfulness Conviction of the Inadequacy of present Means, and of
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LECTURE V.

EVANGELISTIC RESULTS AND PROSPECTS IN INDIA.

THE QUESTION ANSWERED, WHAT HAVE MISSIONARIES DONE IN INDIA?
Testimony of Governors of India-Missionaries have had a Share
in elevating the Character of European Society-European Conver-
sions-Indo-British Community elevated and instructed by Mission-
aries-Results of Missionary Labour on the Natives of India-Solemn
Acknowledgments respecting the Paucity of visible Results Ex-
planations Vindication of direct manifest Results-These specified
-Converts from all Castes, classified Churches in Western India
Southern Evangelized Villages Bengal Presidency-HINDU CON-
VERT DESCRIBED -Manners and Bearing-Mode of Conversion-
Change of Sentiment and Faith-Corresponding Outward Change—
Altered Social Position-Relative Ties dissolved-Interesting Judicial
Cases specified-THE SPIRITUAL CHARACTER OF CONVERTS-Difficul-
ties of their Position-Past Habits-Deficient Standard of Morality—
Corrupt Principles of Society-Deficiency of Means of Grace-DEFECTS
OF CHARACTER - Partially resolved into Physical Causes-These
Defects stated- COMPENSATING QUALITIES-These vindicated and
illustrated-Test of Principles-Dying Convert Contrast-Samuel
Flavel-Love and Sympathy of British Christians challenged on be-
half of Indian Converts-NATIVE TEACHER-Personal Recollections-
The Class, how far qualified for independent Ministrations of the
Gospel-Testimony-Cautions and Warnings to the British Churches
-Primary Demand Power of Foreign Evangelistic Agency-PROS-
PECTS OF INDIAN EVANGELIZATION Certain Elements at work-What
will evolve from them?-Probable Effects of Government Education
in India-Their present Antagonism to the Gospel-Probable future