day. In the evening they reached the gate of the city, and were met by several Greeks, who came out with lanterns to welcome them to their convent. They were informed, that when their coming was announced, prayers were offered for them by the Greek priests. Such a reception was truly cheering after the trouble anticipated on account of the Ottoman firman, and the strong enmity of the Roman Catholics.

The pasha of Damascus, with two or three thousand soldiers, arrived April 1st, to collect tribute. His arrival was ever considered the precursor of oppression and distress, and of the days of vengeance.

Towards evening on the anniversary of the crucifixion, Mr. Fisk and companions went to the church of the Holy Sepulchre, to witnesss the idolatrous worship of the Catholics. There were delivered, as is usual on this occasion, seven sermons:-The first in the chapel of the Roman Catholics-The second at the place where, it is said, the garments of our Lord were divided-The third where he was beaten -The fourth where he was nailed to the cross. Here a cross was laid on the floor, and a wooden image about the size of a small babe attached to it. Thence it was carried to the place where it is supposed to have stood, and there planted; when another sermon was delivered. After the sermon the representative of Joseph of Arimathea came, took down the image, wrapped it in fine linen cloth, and carried it to the stone of unction, to be anointed; after which another sermon was delivered. The preacher broke out in apostrophes and prosopopeias, addressing stars, rocks, angels, Jews, &c. From this place the image was carried to the sepulchre and laid in the tomb,, at the door of which the seventh sermon was preached, and the tragic scene concluded.

Thus do the paganized Christians of that country "crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put

him to an open shame," on Mount Calvary, in the house of God, and at the very place, where once he suffered; while the Mussulman and Jew "pass by and revile him, wagging their heads."

Mr. Fisk, and his friend Mr. King, in company with Dr. Dalton, who had just arrived from Beyroot, held the Monthly Concert of prayer on the Mount of Olives. Portions of Scripture were read, hymns sung, and prayers successively offered for Jews, Mussulmans, and the Christians of Jerusalem, for their friends, the societies by which they were employed; the churches; for kings, for pagan nations, and for the whole world. Towards the close of this interesting service they were interrupted by armed Turks, who rudely ordered them to keep silence. One threatened to strike Mr. Fisk with his gun; and fears were indulged, that violence would be used by these vile intruders.

On returning to Jerusalem; it was found that the pasha's soldiers had been about the city, breaking open houses, taking men prisoners, binding them, beating them, and thrusting them into prison. The whole city was filled with consternation. The poor Greeks had most to fear. Their countenances were pale with terror, and they were literally in tears. The scenes which were witnessed, while these Turkish marauders prowled around the city, were such as caused the heart to sicken, and humanity to shudder, and exclaim;

"My ear is pained,

My soul is sick, with every day's report

Of wrong and outrage, with which earth is filled.
There is no flesh in man's obdurate heart,

It does not feel for man; the natural bond
Of brotherhood is severed."

The following instance of torture is related, as a specimen of others. The Superior of the Greek convent of Mar Elias was seized, and bastinadoed under the pretence, that he knew of concealed treasures, which he would not open to the pasha.

He was raised by his feet, which were confined between a cord and a pole, till his head rested on the ground. In this position ten men fell to beating him on the soles of his feet with staves, which they clenched with both hands, so as to strike the harder. After these had beat him awhile, ten fresh hands were called. Thus they were changed four times, so that forty were employed in beating him, till they had inflicted five hundred blows, when they left him on the ground, bare-headed, in the open air, without any sustenance but water. After permission was obtained to bring him to the convent, Dr. Dalton was called, and went immediately to his relief. He found his feet greatly swollen, and bruised to a pulp.

In the midst of these fearful commotions Mr. Fisk prosecuted his work under the protection of Heaven, and never despaired of the ultimate triumph of the truth in those dark regions, which were filled with ignorance, superstition, violence, and blood. On the Sabbath, he occasionally preached to a small congregation made up sometimes of Greek priests, Jews, and Catholics.

The country about Jerusalem being in a tumultuous state, it was considered advisable for the present, to leave Jerusalem, and retire to Beyroot. But there was no little hazard in setting off on the journey at that time. The pasha of Damascus arrested Abel Er Rahman, and demanded a large sum as his ransom. His brother, the notorious Aboo Ghoosh, at the head of a party of soldiers resolved to collect it by force of arms, if it could be obtained by no other means. He demanded the sum of the convents to pay the pasha. He proclaimed his determination not to permit the roads in that vicinity to be travelled in safety, till every para of the sum was received.

A consultation was held upon the expediency of going before there should be an adjustment of the affairs between Aboo Ghoosh and the 'convents, re

specting the money demanded of him for his brother's ransom. They finally concluded to go at all events. Accordingly their muleteers were ordered to be in readiness. A part of the company immediately proceeded on their way. But Mr. Fisk and his fellow laborer were detained, on account of the animals, which they had engaged, not being brought till evening. Those who went, were obliged to hire at a dear rate an escort of soldiers from Abo0 Ghoosh. About sunset Mr. Fisk, and those who were detained with him from commencing their journey, received the intelligence, that their being delayed was a favorable circumstance, as the affairs between Aboo Ghoosh and the convents were in a train for settlement; so that there would be no difficulty in proceeding to Ramla, a village of which he was governor, and through which they must pass in going from Jerusalem. As it was late in the week, they concluded to remain over the Sabbath. In the afternoon Mr. Fisk preached in Greek. The day was one of peculiar interest, as much so as any one which they had enjoyed in Jerusalem. This was Mr. Fisk's last labor in the Holy City. He had the opportunity on that occasion to preach the Gospel to ten priests of the Greek order.

On the morning of May 9th their mules were brought, and just as they were ready to set out, Aboo Ghoosh, much to their surprise, entered the convent where they were, and sternly said; "Why were you afraid to come to my village?" After conversing with them a few moments, and receiving some trifling presents, he became pleasant; and calling for ink and paper, wrote for them a letter of introduction to his brother.

"Our Brother, Abel Er Rahman, may God, exalted be he, preserve him. Amen. We make known to you, that our friends, the English, are going from this quarter. Our desire from you is,

that you honor them, and that you do assuredly stand up for their rest, and that you be not burdensome to them.

"We command you, and peace, friend,

❝IBRAHEEM ABOO GHOOSH.”

With this letter they set out without any guard except their muleteers, and passed on without molestation where most danger had been apprehended. The man, whose power they most dreaded, came to them at the moment when about to proceed on their journey, showed himself friendly, and gave, them a letter which would serve as a safe passport on their way towards Ramla. In this they could not but devoutly and gratefully recognize the good hand of their God upon them.

On the 10th, they left Ramla, and pursued their journey to the north through the beautiful plain of Sharon, and pitched their tents for the night after ten hours ride. At an early hour the next morning they proceeded on their way, till they came to an old ruined khan near the confines of the plains of Esdraelon, in which they stopped for the night. Here an old Egyptian Arab came, and sat down by them, saying that they were in a bad neighborhood, and that they must be on their guard through the night, if they would secure their things from being stolen. This hint induced them to set a watch for the night. About midnight there was a terrible outcry, and firing of guns, which alarmed the whole company. From the noise it was supposed, that they were attacked by robbers, and that the engagement with the muleteers had actually commenced. All was consternation and confusion, till the noise having subsided, they learned that a trunk had been stolen by two Arabs.

May 12th. This morning the company agreed to go in search of the trunk. Two Arabs were seized, and brought in with their hands tied behind their