CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

Including the period preceding his admission to College.

Birth—Parentage-Early traits of character-Conver-

sion-Commencement of classical studies Object

in view--Admission to College,....

13-20

CHAPTER II.

From his admission to College till he joined the Theolog-

ical Seminary at Andover.

Scholarship-Christian character-Embarrassments

Study of Theology-License to preach-His reflec-

tions Labors at Wilmington, Vt.-Reason for re-

suming theological studies,..

2031

CHAPTER III.

From the commencement to the conclusion of his profes-

sional studies at the Theological Seminary.

Application to study-Habits of active piety--Inter-
course with fellow-students-Intercourse with the
faculty-Exertions abroad-Self-examinations-Sea-
sons of fasting-Missionary feelings and inquiries-

Offer of himself for the service of the American

Board of Missions—Conclusion of his theological

studies--Appointment to the Palestine Mission, ....

31-87

CHAPTER IV.

From the commencement of his agency under the Board

of Missions till his embarkation for Palestine, and

arrival at Smyrna.

Ordination-Southern agency-Visit to Savannah-

Difficulties Excursion to St. Mary's--Proposition

to the Savannah Missionary Society-Patronage re-

ceived—Visit to Charleston-Efforts in the city

Letter to Rev. R. S. S.-Raleigh-Return to New

England-Letter to the 'Savannah Sabbath School

Visit to his friends-Farewell sermon at Boston

Embarkation—Voyage-Stop at Malta–Arrival at

Smyrna,

87-107

CHAPTER V.

Residence in Smyrna and Scio in connexion with Mr.

Parsons and visit to the “Seven Churches of Asia.”

Kind reception-Employments and reflections-On

the death of his Mother-Residence in Scio-Pro-

fessor Bambas—Printing and distribution of Tracts

-Greek College Studies and researches-Return

to Smyrna-Tour in Asia Minor-Visit to Haivali-

Pergamos—Thyatira--Sardis-Philadelphia-Sick-

ness of Mr. Parsons Ephesus,

108-140

CHAPTER VI.

From the time Mr. Parsons left him for Judea till their

reunion at Smyrna.

Departure of Mr. Parsons Extracts from letters

Conversation with a Jew_Visit to Sedicui-Cook-

lujah-Bournabat-Armenian School-Interview
with a Turk-Commencement of the Greek revo-

lution-- Turkish barbarities-Alarming rumors-

The plague-Reflections-Removal to Sedicui-
Intelligence from Mr. Parsons-Discussion with an

intelligent Catholic-Historical Sketch of Smyrna,

140-167

CHAPTER VII.

Passage from Smyrna to Egypt, and residence in that

country.

Reason for going to Egypt-Letters respecting efforts

in behalf of Jews-Kindness of the English consul

at Smyrna-Christian intercourse with Mr. Parsons

-Letter to J. Evarts, Esq.-Death of Mr. Parsons

-Letter to his father relating to this event-Reflec-

tions-Interviews with Englishmen-Researches re-

lating to Catholics--Coptic Christians-Greek

Christians-Conversation with a Jewish physician-

Jewish school-master-A Jew of Salonica-Passage

up the Nile-Visit to Cairo—The pyramids, Mr.

Temple's arrival at Malta noticed, .

168_200

CHAPTER VIII.

Residence and employment in Malta in connexion with

Mr. Temple.

Reasons for going to Malta—Interest in the Theologi-

cal Seminary, Andover-Practical inquiries--Bibli-

cal inquiries—Pasha's institution at Cairo-Malta

Bible Society meeting—Extensive circulation of the

Scriptures and Tracts-Historical notice of Malta-

Valetta-Citta Vecchia-The catacombs-Condition

of the people-Literary Institutions Religious state

-Discussions with a Catholic priest-Preaching-

Distribution of the Bible-Remuneration for services

as chaplain-Greek youth-Employment of the

mission press-Christian intercourse and fellowship, 200-227

CHAPTER IX.

Return to Egypt and labors during his second residence

there in connexion with Messrs. King and Wolff.

Voyage—Attention from consuls Discussion with

Jews Visit to the tomb of Parsons-Interview
with four Rabbies—Catholic convent-Ill temper
of a curate--Coptic convent-Interview at the
Danish consul's—Ēxcitement created_Visit to Ro-
setta-Mouth of the Nile-Passage to Cairo-Labors
in that city-Visit to a Jewish synagogue-Descrip-
tion of a Soofi-Upper Egypt-Interview with a

bishop-Visit to Bladia-Siout-Abutig–Akmin-
Minselich_Girge - The Doum tree-Negadel-
Thebes Temple of Luxar-House offered for
Lodgings Temple of Carnac-Antiquities of Gor-
nonReturn-Visit to Kene-Denderah—Dishne-
Cargo of slaves—Coptic Christians,Description of
a grotto-Coptic school and convent-Anxious day
Arrival at Cairo-Retrospect-Jewish wedding-
SNBCÒxi-Emeer Besheer-Reflections,

227-264

CHAPTER X.
Journey from Egypt to Jerusalem through the desert,
including his labors and observations in the Holy

City and vicinity.
Commencement of the journey—The caravan—The
wilderness-Sabbath reflections—Sufferings by heat
-Shore of the Mediterranean-Entrance into Syria

Annoyance from Bedouins-Gaza--Esdood
Seenery of the country—Approach to Jerusalem,
Entrance-Description--Letter--Introduction to
the governor_First Sabbath-Visit to Gethsemane
Siloah—Bethlehem--Field of the shepherds-
Celebration of the Lord's Supper--Visit to the
Church of the Holy Sepulchre—The holy fire-Un-
pleasant occurrence-Concert of prayer on Mount
Olivet-Cave of Jeremiah-Prison of Zedekiah
Bethany—Valley of Jehoshaphat_Sepulchre of the
kings--Monastery of the Cross—Tombs of the
prophets and the Sanhedrim--Conversation with
priests—Preparation for journeying—Visit to the
Dead Sea-River Jordan-Jericho--Apple of Sodom
-Intercourse with Jews, and various Christian sects
-Mount Moriah-Pentecost of Oriental Christians,

- Mountain snow-Plain of Celo-Syria–Ruins of

Balbec-Exposure to a night-storm-Peter Jarwy-

Chaos of dialects—Visit to colleges Return to

Beyroot,

... 314-335

CHAPTER XII.

Journey to Jerusalem with Mr. Jowett, subsequent resi-

dence there, and return to Beyroot.

A night at Nabi Yoanas—Tyre-Mosque at Acre

Reflections on the conversion of Mussulmans

Mount Carmel and sundry objects of interest to-

wards Nazareth-Description of Nazareth-Tabor

and Hermon-Tiberias-Capernaum-Jewish Col-

lege-Safet-Mount of Beatitudes—Cana of Galilee

-Advice of a padre—Plain of Esdraelon-Sychar

-The Samaritans-Arrival at Jerusalem-Two

Greek ecclesiastics Letter from the patriarch of

Antioch-Syrian baptism-Turkish effendi-Com-

mencement of regular Protestant worship-Arrest

and imprisonment-Interviews with the Turkish

governor and judge-Sale of Scriptures-Sudden

arrival of a new governor-Result of the difficulties

experienced-Turkish exactions_Visit to Hebron

--French mountain-Sickness Greek ordination

Return to Beyroot-Natural history--Reflections

Letters,

335_-380

CHAPTER XIII.

Journey to the principal cities in the north part of Syria,

residence at Jaffa and Jerusalem, and final return to

Beyroot.

Way to Damascus—Approach to the city- View of it

- Population-Departure for Aleppo-Intense heat
-Alarms Uncomfortable condition at Shekhoon
Addition to the caravan-Arrival at Aleppo-Ex-
citement occasioned-Letter to Mr. Temple-Resi-
dence in the city-Visit to Antioch-Ruins of an
earthquake-Remnant of the church---Departure
for Tripoli–Thunder storm-Hospitality of a shekh
-Natural scenery-Difficulties at Lattakia--Water
passage to Tripoli attempted— Turkish insolence
Journey by land resumed-Severe storm encounter-
ed--Lodge in the mountains-Governor of Tartoos
- Turkish guide-Arrival at Tripoli--Return to