human
It's a splendid country, said Jack, as we walked along under the shade of some magnificent ebony trees.
gpt
I wish that it were inhabited by a Christian people. Perhaps this may be the case one of these days, but I don't think we shall live to see it.
human
There's no saying, Jack, observed Peterkin.
gpt
Does not the Bible speak of a `nation being born in a day?' Of course that must be figurative language; nevertheless it must mean something, and I incline to think that it means that there shall be a time when men shall flock rapidly, and in unusually great numbers, to the Saviour.
human
It may be so, observed I,
gpt
Talking of that, said Peterkin,
human
Do I think it right? I exclaimed in surprise.
gpt
Of course I do. I think it one of the greatest evils that can befall a Christian, that he should become so narrow-minded as to give only to his own church, and think _only_ of his own church's missions. Why, surely a soul saved, if a matter of rejoicing in heaven, ought to be a matter of joy on earth, without reference to the particular church which was the instrument used by the Holy Spirit for that end. I feel very strongly that all Christians who love our Saviour with deep sincerity must of necessity have a warm feeling towards His people in _all_ churches. At any rate we ought to cultivate such a feeling.
human
Who can these be?
gpt
They are negroes, at any rate, said I;
human
Warriors, too, if I mistake not. They have not yet observed us. Shall we hide and let them pass?
gpt
Ay, 'tis well to be cautious when nothing is to be gained by daring. These fellows outnumber us, and war-parties are not to be trusted--at least not if these of Africa resemble those of North America.
human
Hollo! there's a white man with them,
gpt
You don't say so, eh? So there is. Come; we have nothing to fear from the party of a traveller.--What, Mak, you shake your head! What mean you?
human
Me no know _dat_, massa. P'raps hab more to fear dan you tink.
gpt
Oh, stuff! come along. Why, Mak, it seems as if gorilla-hunting had failed to improve your courage.