Chapter XXXVII · THE NESTORIANS.—1867-1870.
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Convention of Nestorian Churches.—Ordination of a Nestorian Missionary.—A Satisfactory Tour.—Movement towards Self-supporting Churches.—Progress of the Reformation.—Retirement of Missionaries.—What Dr. Perkins had seen accomplished.—Rekindling of the Ancient Missionary Spirit.—Foreign Missions become a Necessity.—The Reviving Missionary Spirit illustrated.—Death of Priest Abraham.—Failure of the Original Plan of Church Organization.—Mar Yohanan.—Erratic Proceedings of Priest John.—The best People stand firm.—The Past not to be condemned. —Separate Churches become a Necessity.—Signs of Revival.—The Foreign Missionary Field for the Nestorians.—The Missionaries. —Assignments of Fields.—Transfer of the Mission to the Presbyterian Board.—Death and Character of Dr. Perkins.