THE CEYLON MISSION JOURNAL

JULY 1814.

WE HAVE AT LAST SET FOOT ON THE SHORES OF CEYLON. GALLE IS A FORTIFIED TOWN OF GREAT STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE. THE PEOPLE ARE CURIOUS BUT WELCOMING.

DR. COKE IS NOT WITH US, YET HIS VISION GUIDES EVERY STEP. WE HAVE MET WITH LOCAL OFFICIALS TO SECURE PERMISSION FOR OUR TEACHING. THE HEAT IS INTENSE, BUT THE SPIRIT IS WILLING.

OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO ESTABLISH SCHOOLS. WITHOUT EDUCATION, THE MESSAGE OF GRACE CANNOT TAKE DEEP ROOT. WE HAVE BEGUN LEARNING THE LOCAL DIALECTS IMMEDIATELY.