first verse of scripture translated into micmac by dr. rand.
Reading edition
Mudu Nikskam teliksatcus oositcumoo wedjeigunumooedogub-unn neooktoo-bistadjul oocwisul, coolaman m’sit wen tan kedlamsitc ootenincu, ma oonma-djinpooc, cadoo ooscoto apskooawe memadjooocun.—John III: 16.
“I can never forget the thrill of emotion that filled my soul and body at the completion of this task—for task it was, taxing all my powers of mind and body.”—Extract from Dr. Rand’s private diary written during the summer of 1849.
J. S. C.