Chapter XX · THE NESTORIANS.—1848-1852.
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Mr. Stoddard Visits the United States.—Death of Mrs. Stoddard. —State of the Schools.—Mar Shimon returns to the Mountains.—A Visit to Mosul.—A Second Revival.—Deacon Guwergis.—Third Revival.—Deacon John.—Deacon Jeremiah.—Various Tours.—The Mission Enlarged.—Advance in Female Education.—Village Schools. —Sabbath-schools.—The Monthly Concert.—Preaching Tours.—Deacon Isaac.—Station at Gawar.—A Remarkable Youth.—Adverse Influences. —Persecution of Deacon Tamo.—Intervention of Lieut.-Col. Williams.—Powerful Friends.—Release of Tamo.—Favorable Results. —Modern Syriac Bible.