hard for a livelihood, but God was so merciful that he promised that the seed of the woman shall bruise the head of the serpent; that is, he would provide a Saviour, by which death could be conquered.  God told them that when they sinned again, they must offer sacrifice and confess their sins, then God would forgive them.  From that time on, the people offer sacrifice.  This sacrifice is a type of Jesus, who gave his life and died on the cross for all who are willing to believe in him.  So Jesus paid it all, and after his crucifixion there is no more offering required.  That is the reason why the Christians do not offer sacrifice, and why I do not worship in this manner.  For no one deserves our worship but God alone.  I only honor the ancestors with my heart.  I love them just as much as you do yourselves.

When they heard this explanation, they were greatly surprised.  Then they spoke among themselves by saying, “His doctrine is good; this is all news to us; our Confucius books never tell us about the origin of sacrifice.”  This seemed to break down their pride a great deal, and after this they shew great willingness to listen to the Word of Life.  Oh! how I long to have them learn of Jesus and become His followers.  I not only pray for them, but every one in our village.  May the Lord bless the seed sown in their hearts.  Moreover, may He enlighten every soul in China.  Yours in Christ, CHIN TOY.

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We are in need of clothing to be sent to our mission stations in the South.  Second-hand clothing will be of use if it is yet durable.  All such helps should be sent to our office in New York, 56 Reade St., and we will forward promptly where most needed.

BUREAU OF WOMAN’S WORK.

MISS D.E.  EMERSON, SECRETARY.

WOMAN’S STATE ORGANIZATIONS.

CO-OPERATING WITH THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION.

ME.—­Woman’s Aid to A.M.A., Chairman of Committee,
Mrs. C.A.  Woodbury, Woodfords, Me.

VT.—­Woman’s Aid to A.M.A., Chairman of Committee,
Mrs. Henry Fairbanks, St. Johnsbury, Vt.

CONN.—­Woman’s Home Miss.  Union, Secretary,
Mrs. S.M.  Hotchkiss, 171 Capitol Ave., Hartford,
Conn.

N.Y.—­Woman’s Home Miss.  Union, Secretary,
Mrs. C.C.  Creegan, Syracuse, N.Y.

OHIO.—­Woman’s Home Miss.  Union, Secretary,
Mrs. Flora K. Regal, Oberlin, Ohio.

Ill.—­Woman’s Home Miss.  Union, Secretary, Mrs.
C.H.  Taintor, 151 Washington St., Chicago, I11.

MICH.—­Woman’s Home Miss.  Union, Secretary,
Mrs. Mary B. Warren, Lansing, Mich.

Wis.—­Woman’s Home Miss.  Union, Secretary,
Mrs. C. Matter, Brodhead, Wis.

MINN.—­Woman’s Home Miss.  Society, Secretary,
Mrs. H.L.  Chase, 2,750 Second Ave., South,
Minneapolis, Minn.

IOWA.—­Woman’s Home Miss.  Union, Secretary,
Mrs. Ella B. Marsh, Grinnell, Iowa.