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Memoirs of ... William Milne, Late Missionary to China and Principal Of This is a reproduction of a library book that was digitized by Google as part of an ongoing effort to preserve the information in books and make it universally accessible. http://books.google.com MEMOIRS <, OF THE REV. WILLIAM MILNE, D.D. LATE MISSIONARY TO CHINA, AND PRINCIPAL OF THE ANGLO-CHINESE COLLEGE: COMPILED From Documents written by the Deceased: TO WHICH ARE ADDKD OCCASIONAL REMARKS. By ROBERT MORRISON, D.D. MALACCA : PRINTED AT THE MISSION PRESS. 1821. f -r ■ ! ■ .. < . 1 . r CONTENTS. Page. 1. Introduction containing a brief sketch of Dr. Milne's life. 2. Dr. Milne's account of himself ... I 3. Extracts from his journal .... 34 4. Account of his death 1 10 5. Extracts from his will . .... 113 6. Extracts from his recorded opinions on various subjects , . 117 7. Extracts from his letters . .201 I . * '.■■■ INTRODUCTION. " Cain went out from the presence of the Lord" ---but " Abraliam walked with God." The disaffect ed to the Divine Sovereign of the Universe keep at a distance from- him ; and make excuses for their disaffec tion ; and deny his right to rule over them-; and set up claims or apologies which covertly dispute his justice to them. The well-affected to the Divine rule do, on the contrary, ever desire to draw nearer to Gi,d ; take blame to them selves for any symptoms of disaffection arising in their hearts; acknowledge God's right to punish them; and renounce all hope of happiness but from the operation of mere mercy towards them from God the- Father, through Jesus Christ. The truth of this remark will be apparent on a comparison of the recorded sentiments of religious and of irreligious persons. Or, in other words, of those who fear and love God, and those who do not. And it is to the state of the mind that men must look to judjre rightly concerning ihemselves : for if they examine themselves solely by being guilty or not guilty of gross im moralities ; the rule is far too vague to enable them to de cide justly concerning themselves. If indeed they are guilty of these, their character is decided ; but they may not be guilty of these, and still be enemies to God ; with out God; without Christ; without hope : for no man of common prudence who has any regard to his temporal welfare, although quite destitute of religion, will be pro fligate and grossly immoral. B 11 INTRODUCTION. The Chinese philosopher Confucius, who felt his way to many important truths in morals, directed his disciples to respect the gods and keep them at a distance: and this is to the present day the sentiment approved by those who wish to extinguish the light of Divine Revelation. How different is the doctrine of the Bible ! All its princi ples and all its influence are professedly to bring man near to God. And when those principles are received, and that influence submitted to, they do bring man near to God : as one rescued from ruin to a gracious deliverer ; as a child to a kind parent. In prosperity this relation checks extra vagance ; in adversity it sustains and cheers the mind; and after death it is perpetuated in eternal bliss. The Reader who has not before adverted to this circum stance will, it is hoped, be led to see the reasonableness of some complaints contained in Dr. Milne's Journal, of his mind being at a distance from God. It is a complaint common in the devotional parts of sacred scripture ; as well as in the recorded mental experience of ancient and modern disciples. Alas ! . for those who feel it not to be an evil, to be far off from God ; and still more for those who can deride those who desire to be near to Him. The mournful complaints before God of sin and imper fection, arose from the high standard of duty and obedi ence which he formed for himself; and which he judged was binding upon a rational creature, who has been the re cipient of Divine goodness and mercy. Many men are satisfied if their actions are on the whole correct ; without ever paying any regard to their motives and to their af fections. But love to God and love to men are required of everyone: without love the law cannot be fulfilled; and without love in the heart to God our Saviour, who gave himself for us what proof have we that we have accepted Christ's salvation. For how can a human being accept of INTRODUCTION. itt redemption from eternal punishment, without feeling gra titude and love to the Redeemer : and how can a mind discern the infinite excellencies and benevolence of the Deity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, without reverence and love. Dr. Milne knew something of his own heart, and to mourn over its imperfections was reasonable. At the same time he must be believed when he declares his in tegrity towards his fellow- creatures : which he does over and over again. Perhaps he did not consider that actions are a proof of love as well as feelings. Jesus said—-" If ye love me, keep my commandments." It would seem too that Wil liam had a degree of ambition to distinguish himself as a good man, for which he censures himself under the name of " vanity." Perhaps too he should have looked more steadily to Jesus. " We are complete in Him." This thought is not designed to afford a pillow for sloth ; but to furnish consolation to the penitent ; and to excite humble thanksgiving and grateful joy. Dr. Milne appears to have possessed naturally a very ar dent impetuous determined mind; yet softened by mildness of manner; and after it was converted--- turned from Satan to God---it retained its natural ardor and impetuosity, but directed to new and very different objects from what it pre viously was. He used to say, " when I am convinced a thing is right, I could go through the fire to accomplish it." This decision of character rendered him an eminently de voted Missionary. He was fully convinced the cause of Missions was the cause of Heaven ; and neither fire nor water could impede his onward course. Considering the disadvantage he labored under, from the want of an early literary education, what he effected, subsequently to his conversion, is astonishing. Milne wag born in 1785, and died in 1822. — His mortal iV INTRODUCTION. course from his cradle to his grave was only thirty-seven short years. He was, as he himself states, a wicked child, and an ahandoned youngster: but at the early age of sixteen he became seriously concerned about the happiness or misery of his immortal spirit. He read, and meditated, and prayed. He was agonized, and struggled, and took Heaven's kingdom by violence. At twenty he determined to become a soldier,, to serve abroad in Emmanuel's wars, undertaken to destroy Satan's kingdom. He prepared himself for the conflict; buckled on his armour ; at twenty- seven entered on the field of battle; served with courage and fidelity ten years ; and then, worn out by useful toils and hard service, died at his post. On the 4th of August, 1812, Mr. Milne was married to Miss Cowie, daughter of Charles Cowie, Esq. of Aber deen,. Mrs. Rachel Milne was a pious, prudent, meek tem pered woman : well qualified to assist her husband in the management of bis . domestic affairs. They were much attached to each other, and lived happily together till 1819, when, on the 20th of March Mrs. Milne died at Malacca. They had six children, of whom four survive, as yet in sensible of the calamity of being orphans. Mrs. Milne has left a Journat, commencing September 2nd, 1812, the day on which they embarkrd to proceed to China ; and con tinued at intervals till the 30ih of January, 1819. The first day's motto is---" As thy day is, so shall thy strength be;" and the last paragraph reads thus---" To-day have commemorated the dying love of a once crucified but now exalted Saviour. 1 feel much enjoyment in the ordinance, which was to day heightened by our first Chinese convert joining with us. O Lord carry on that good work which, I trust, thou hast begun in his heart; and may mapy such be added to our number." < In their way to China, the Milties touched at thi Cape INTRODUCTION. V of Good Hope and the Mauritius. On the 4'h of July, 1813, they landed at Macao in China, Mr. Milne was ordered away by the Portuguese governor; being instigated thereto, it is very probable, bv the suggestions of some indi vidual or individuals. Mrs. Milne remained at the house of Mrs. Morrison, till her husband went to Java; visaed. Malacca, and fixed on a station for the Anglo-Chinese Mis sion ; after which they removed thither. On the 3rd of August Mrs. Milne writes thus in her journal--- " Seven weeks have elapsed since 1 arrived at Macao. I have been blessed with a great measure of health---a comfortable lodging under the roof of brother Morrison ; am treated with much kindness by sister Morrison ;•-- have enjoyed some measure of comfort in my own mind J and some refreshing moments from the presence of God."' Mr. Milne's manner of doing things is exemplified by bis leaving, on his departure for Java, the following MEMORANDA FOR MRS. MILNE. She is requested to attend occasionally, in my absence, to the following things, as. health and other circumstance* may permit. I.
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