Chapter IX · THE ARMENIANS.—1840-1844.
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Pledges of the New Sultan.—Boarding School at Bebek.—Station commenced at Erzroom.—Interest at Nicomedia.—The Gospel introduced into Adabazar.—Danger from the Papacy.—Favorable Reaction.—New Missionaries.—Publications.—Scripture Translations.—Education. —Signs of Progress.—Visit of Vertanes to Nicomedia.—Awakening at Adabazar.—New Missionaries.—An Anxious Sinner seeking Rest. —Unexpected Opposition.—Hohannes goes to the United States.—A Native Mission.—Prayer Meetings.—Publications.—Preaching to Women.—A Turkish Execution.—Efforts of Sir Stratford Canning.—A Second Execution.—The Ambassador's Demand on the Sultan.—The Death Penalty no more to be Inflicted.—Importance of the Pledge. —Sufferings from Persecution.—Changes in the Mission.—Case of Mr. Temple.—Death of Mrs. Van Lennep.