ADVERTISEMENT

TO THE

SECOND EDITION.

SOME trifling corrections have been made to the present Edition, which the Author hopes will improve the Work. He presents to his friends and the public his grateful acknowledgments for the gratifying manner in which the First Edition has been received; an indication, he would fain hope, that the memory of the amiable and ever to be lamented HEBER, is still dear to British Christians.

March 18, 1835.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.—Page 1.

Heber's birth, parentage, ancestry, early knowledge of the Scriptures-Youthful

timidity, and ardent thirst after information-Entrance upon school; conduct

there-Aversion to profaneness-Love of retirement and devotion-Entrance

upon College-Diligent attention to study-Prize Latin poem, "Carmen Secu-

lare"-Recitation of his "Palestine"-Lines upon-Effects it had on his own

mind-Illness and death of his father.

CHAPTER II.-Page 23.

Heber is elected a Fellow of All-Souls-Carries off the prize for his Essay on "The

Sense of Honour"-Enters upon his Continental tour-Visits Sweden, Nor-

way, Finland, Russia, Hungary, and Germany-Returns to England-Efforts

to promote his brother's election for Oxford-Re-enters the University-Solemnly

prepares for taking orders-Takes up his degree of Master of Arts-Remarks on

his collegiate life-First sermon at Hodnet-Entrance upon his living there.

CHAPTER III.-Page 43.

Heber's marriage-Ministerial zeal-Anxiety to avoid giving offence-Attention to

the poor-Establishes a free-school-Pleasing instance of its usefulness--Becomes

a contributor to the Quarterly Review-Commences writing his Hymns for pub-

lic worship-Suspension of his labours, occasioned by a cutaneous attack-Re-

pairs to Harrowgate-Recovery and return to Hodnet-Anxiety about his use-

fulness-Visit to Tunbridge Wells-Sermon for the Bible Society.

CHAPTER IV.-Page 64.

Heber's pastoral visits-Love of devotion-Bampton lecture-Severe attack of

erysipelas-Death of his youngest brother-Anxiety to provide suitable publica-

tions for the young-Becomes a prebendary of St. Asaph-Birth of his first child-

Its illness and death-Sermons before the University-Multiplicity of his engage-

ments-Becomes a candidate for the preachership of Lincoln's Inn-Sermon at

the Bishop of Chester's ordination-Writes his celebrated Missionary Hymn.

CHAPTER V.-Page 94.

Remarks on the Bible Society-On Scott's Force of Truth-Life of Bishop Taylor-

Heber's devoted attention to the sick during a prevailing epidemic-Severe afflic-

tion and recovery-Exemplary diligence in the discharge of his parochial duties

-Remarks of the Bishop of London on his Hymns-Sermon at the assizes-Ser-

mon for the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge-Obtains the preach-

ership of Lincoln's Inn-Accepts the bishopric of Calcutta-Purity of his motive

-Preparations for his voyage.

CHAPTER VI.-Page 122.

Heber's preparations for his voyage to India-Last visit to Hodnet-Farewell ser-

mon there-Feelings on finally quitting the place-Last visit to Oxford-Last

sermon at Lincoln's Inn-Christian and kind effort to rescue a friend from the

indulgence of a long-practised, ruinous habit-Consecration to the bishopric-

Valedictory address of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge-

Farewell letter to his mother-Embarks on board the Grenville-Early inci-

dents of the voyage-State of the Bishop's feelings-Crosses the Line-Mag-

nificent sun-set-Arrival in Saugor roads-Anchors in Diamond harbour.

CHAPTER VII.-Page 148.

First spot Heber visits in India-His safe arrival at Calcutta-Introduction

to lord Amherst-Installation-Preaches his first sermon in India-Im-

mense accumulation of ecclesiastical affairs-Successful efforts to reconcile

contending parties-Consecration of churches-Great attention to schools-Their

obvious utility-Pleasure he took in his labours, and zeal with which he pro-

secuted them-Multiplicity of his engagements-His description of Calcutta-

Manners and habits of the natives-Bishop's College-Lively interest Heber

takes in its completion-Happy effects of his conciliatory spirit-Great want of

ministers in Ceylon.

CHAPTER VIII.-Page 173.

Heber's first visit to Barrack poor, Serampore, and Chandernagore-Remarks

on the influence of climate on the complexion-Interview with Dr. Marshman—

The Doctor's opinion on the abolition of suttees-Heber's removal to Tity-

ghur-Birth of his second child-Return to Calcutta-His first confirmation-

His frequent calls to preach-Indefatigable and persevering exertions-Respect-

ful attention to the wealthy and influential natives-Arrival in India of sir

Christopher Puller-His sudden death-Heber's preparation for and entrance

upon his first visitation-Determines to proceed by water-Incidents of the

voyage.

CHAPTER IX.-Page 201.

The Bishop continues his voyage up the Ganges-Enters an immense flat country

-Arrival at Dacca-Description of the place-Sermon there-Mr. Stowe's illness

and death-Heber's tenderness and sympathy-Reflections on the event-Kind

efforts to soothe the mind of Miss Stowe-Results of his long detention at Dacca

-Kind treatment he received there-His departure-Receives tidings of his chil-

dren's indisposition-Remarks on the moral condition of the natives-Incidental

occurrences of his voyage-Notice of a prevailing custom among the Maho-

medans-Interesting lines by the Bishop.

CHAPTER X.-Page 234.

The Bishop continues his visitation voyage-Enters the Moorshedabad river-

Thunder-storm-First view of the Rajmahal-hills-Ruins of Gour-Arrival

at the towns of Rajmahal and Sicligully-Remarkable tomb-Celebrated

cavern-Reaches Boglipoor-Character and customs of the Puharrees-Useful

exertions of the late Rev. Thomas Christian-Breadth of the Ganges-Ar-

rival at Monghyr-Alligators-Aquatic habits of the Indians-Enters Patna,

Bankipoor, Dinapoor, Buxar, Ghazepoor-Monument of Lord Cornwallis

CHAPTER XI.-Page 262.

The Bishop preaches at Ghazepoor-Cultivation of roses-Remarks on suttees-

Continues his journey-Indian method of travelling by post--Arrival at Benares

-Sermon there-Description of the place-State of the schools-Self-immolation,

by means of drowning-Oppressive heat of the atmosphere-Heber's inde-

fatigable exertions-Dense population of India-Its visible improvement under the

British government-Anecdote of a snake-Dialogue with a Brahmin-Arriva

at Allahabad-Festival of Rama-Celebrated mosque-Lines on the Bishop's

passing the place.

CHAPTER XII.—Page 295.

Preparations for the Bishop's journey by land-State of the country—Arrival at

Futtehpoor-A tropical wet day-Reaches Cawnpoor-Services there-State of

the schools--Enters the Oudean territory-Early hours of performing the jour-

ney-Entrance into Lucknow-Remarks on the place-State of religion there-

Public buildings-Visit to the king-Marriage of Mr. Ricketts, the resident-

Illness of Mr. Lushington-Heber's feelings on leaving Lucknow-His se-

vere attack of illness-Recovery-Arrival at Shahjehanpoor-Pilgrims-The

Bishop reaches Furreedpoor.

CHAPTER XIII.—Page 325.

eber's arrival at Bareilly-Preparations to visit Almorah-His letter to Mrs.

Heber on the occasion-First view of the Himalaya Mountains-Pestilential

nature of the surrounding district-Ascent of the mountains-Magnifi-

cence of the scenery-Peculiarity of the mountain-animals-Arrival at Almo-

rah-Anecdote of a pundit-Incidents of his descent and journey to Morada-

bad-Description of the town-A converted Indian-Crossing the Ganges-Ar-

rival at Merut-Services there, and state of the Bishop's mind.

CHAPTER XIV-Page 350.

Heber pursues his visitation journey-Various occurrences of it-Entrance into Delhi

-Former splendour and extent of the city-Immense ruins-Magnificent tomb-

His Lordship's introduction to the king-Remarks on the place-Sermon there-

Arrival at Muttra-Abdul Musseeh-Journey through the independent state of

central India-State of the country-Insubordination of the inhabitants-Suite

of sir David Ochterlony-Arrival at Jyepoor-Account of the city and its vi-

cinage-Hurricane-Reaches Nusserabad.

CHAPTER XV.- Page 377.

Continuance of the Bishop's journey-Bheel country-Chittore-Remarks on the

place-Anecdote of a tiger-Cultivation of opium-Banswara-Jain temple--

Forests-Pestilential tracts through which the Bishop had to pass-Indian

famine described-Banyan-tree-Manners, customs, and character of the people

-Entrance into Baroda-Hot wind-Arrival at Nerriad-Celebrated pun-

dit-Mrs. Heber's voyage to Bombay-The city of Surat-The Bishop sails for

Bombay-Safe arrival.

CHAPTER XVI.-Page 404.

Bombay visitation-Multiplicity of the Bishop's engagements-Islands of Elephanta

and Salsette Schools in Bombay-Subscriptions in aid of Bishop's College-

Persevering exertions of the Bishop-Commencement of his intimacy with Mr.

Robinson-Providential escape from danger-Opinion of Bombay-His amiable

and Christian spirit-Voyage to Ceylon-Arrival at Colombo-Visitation-

Schools-State of religion on the island-Address of the archdeacon, chaplains,

and missionaries-His Lordship's departure from Ceylon.

CHAPTER XVII.-Page 428.

The Bishop's voyage from Ceylon-Arrival at Calcutta-Interest he takes

in Bishop's College-Ordination of Abdul Musseeh-Visit to Chinsurah-

-Commences his second visitation-journey-Voyage to Madras-First sermon

there-State of the schools-suggests the propriety of having an evening-lecture-

Preaches the first evening-sermon in Madras-Reaches Pondicherry-Cuddalore

-State of the mission there-Temple of Siva-Arrival at Tanjore-Confirmation-

service, and charge-Visit to the Rajah-Persevering exertions-Parting ad-

dress to the missionaries-Illness of Dr. Heyne, and great attention paid him

by Heber.