Statements respecting hospitals in China, preceded by a letter to John Abercrombie / By Rev. Peter Parker...

  • Peter Parker
Date:
1842
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    Several Resolutions were then passed unanimously. The first was moved by the Rev. Dr. Ralph, and seconded by Rev. John Kelly. 1st. That the meet- ing regards, with deep interest, and with gratitude to God, the operations of the Medical Missionary Society in China, (established by American and English residents at Canton and Macao,) by which the blessings of the healing art have been extended to more than 10.000 Chinese; and believe the plan adopted by the Society most happily calculated to convey to the Chinese the true character of Christian nations and the Christian religion, and that it is fully sanctioned by the precepts and example of the Saviour. We are unable to do justice to Dr. Ralph, in reporting the observations with which he moved the resolution. He thought pious medical men everywhere were not aware of the great and good influence they are capable of exercising. He also remarked that the Saviour was no fanatic, and his example was worthy of all imitation. In respect to China we have no choice; the plan adopted by the Medical Missionary Society is almost the only one, and its influence of infin- ite importance in heathen countries. The Rev. Mr. Kelly spoke of the simplicity and Catholic principles of the Medical Missionary Society. He would not approve of uniting the two profes- sions in ministers at home. He said the conviction was gaining ground in favour of the plan for heathen countries, and thought there could be no doubt remaining upon the minds of those who had listened to the statement presented by Dr. Parker, and expressed his hope that Liverpool would come forward nobly in support of the cause, and made honourable mention of Dr. Lockhart who had gone out from this city. Another Resolution was moved by the Rev. Mr. Creighton, and seconded by Roberts. Esq. Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to act in conjunction with the Medical Committee already chosen, &c.; we have not the words of the Resolu- tion. Mr. Creighton said if we go forward the work will be done ; the work is of God, and will not fail of accomplishment. The principle of the Society com- mends itself to every heart and mind. Science, said he, has been used by infi- delity to the prejudice of Christianity; here we make it the hand-maid of reli- gion; would that the principle were applied to other lands also. He expressed the hope that the ladies of Liverpool would also take up the cause. The following Committee was then appointed to co-operate with the one ap- pointed the day before. —Armstrong, Esq. Mrs. Campbell. J. Cropper, Esq. Mrs. D. Ramsay. Mr. Anderson. Mrs. Wm. Hope. Mr. Matheson. Mrs. Matheson. Mr. Thompson, Secy. Mrs. M'Fie. Rev. H. M'Neill. Mrs. Stewart. Rev. Dr. Ralph. Mrs. Crawford. Rev. Dr. Raffles. Mrs. Major Thompson. Rev. J. Kelly. Mrs. Dr. Sutherland. Mrs. Lyon. Miss E. Lockhart. The thanks of the meeting to Samuel Job, Esq. was moved by Rev. P. Parker, and Seconded by Rev. J. Kelly, and the meeting adjourned. These, Sir, are abridged and imperfect notices of the meetings held in different cities in Great Britain. In numerous other cities similar ones had been held, if the early period fixed for my return had not prevented. I regretted my inability to visit Manchester and Leeds and particularly not to be able to accept a polite invitation to attend the meeting of the Medical Association of Great Britain, at their annual meeting held at l ork.
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