Out of twenty candidates whom they examined, eleven were accepted; and, in the presence of three hundred persons, were organized into a new church, with a creed and covenant.[1] Dr.Lobdell had a hundred Christian patients daily while there; but the Pasha still continued to refuse protection, and the missionaries were still hooted and stoned in the streets.

They believed, however, that the Gospel had taken such hold in the city as to insure its ultimate triumph.
[1] I find, in the archives of the Board, an extended analysis of the baptismal question by these brethren, in its bearing on the Oriental Churches.
The church was subjected to a severe trial, immediately after its reorganization.

The Mosul brethren had to return to their own work; it was necessary for Mr.Dunmore to join his sick wife at Arabkir; and as it was unsafe for Mr.and Mrs.Walker to be left alone at Diarbekir, they went to Aintab for the summer.

The Koords robbed them on their way, but they returned in the autumn, accompanied by David H.Nutting, M.D., and wife.

Mr.Dunmore remained at Arabkir till the spring of 1855, when he commenced the important station of Harpoot.