_MR.

DINNEFORD_ had become deeply interested in the work that was going on in Briar street, and made frequent visits to the mission house.
Sometimes he took heart in the work, but oftener he suffered great discouragement of feeling.

In one of his many conversations with Mr.
Paulding he said, "Looking as I do from the standpoint gained since I came here, I am inclined to say there is no hope.

The enemy is too strong for us." "He is very strong," returned the missionary, "but God is stronger, and our cause is his cause.

We have planted his standard here in the very midst of the enemy's territory, and have not only held our ground for years, but gained some victories.