“May 20, 1848.—­Spoke to Sechele of the evil of trusting in medicines instead of God.  He felt afraid to dispute on the subject, and said he would give up all medicine if I only told him to do so.  I was gratified to see symptoms of tender conscience.  May God enlighten him!

     “July 10th.—­Entered new house on 4th curt.  A great mercy. 
     Hope it may be more a house of prayer than any we have yet
     inhabited.

“Sunday, August 6.—­Sechele remained as a spectator at the celebration of the Lord’s Supper, and when we retired he asked me how he ought to act with reference to his superfluous wives, as he greatly desired to conform to the will of Christ, be baptized, and observe his ordinances.  Advised him to do according to what he saw written in God’s Book, but to treat them gently, for they had sinned in ignorance, and if driven away hastily might be lost eternally.

“Sept. 1.—­Much opposition, but none manifested to us as individuals.  Some, however, say it was a pity the lion did not kill me at Mabotsa.  They curse the chief (Sechele) with very bitter curses, and these come from the mouths of those whom Sechele would formerly have destroyed for a single disrespectful word.  The truth will, by the aid of the Spirit of God, ultimately prevail.

     “Oct. 1.—­Sechele baptized; also Setefano.

“Nov.—­Long for rains.  Everything languishes during the intense heat; and successive droughts having only occurred since the Gospel came to the Bakwains, I fear the effect will be detrimental.  There is abundance of rain all around us.  And yet we, who have our chief at our head in attachment to the Gospel, receive not a drop.  Has Satan power over the course of the winds and clouds?  Feel afraid he will obtain an advantage over us, but must be resigned entirely to the Divine will.

“Nov. 27.—­O Devil!  Prince of the power of the air, art thou hindering us?  Greater is He who is for us than all who can be against us.  I intend to proceed with Paul to Mokhatla’s.  He feels much pleased with the prospect of forming a new station.  May God Almighty bless the poor unworthy effort!  Mebalwe’s house finished.  Preparing woodwork for Paul’s house.

“Dec. 16.—­Passed by invitation to Hendrick Potgeiter.  Opposed to building a school....  Told him if he hindered the Gospel the blood of these people would be required at his hand.  He became much excited at this.

“Dec. 17.—­Met Dr. Robertson, of Swellendam.  Very friendly.  Boers very violently opposed....  Went to Pilanies.  Had large attentive audiences at two villages when on the way home.  Paul and I looked for a ford in a dry river.  Found we had got a she black rhinoceros between us and the wagon, which was only twenty yards off.  She had calved during the night—­a little