PREFACE.

NCE more the opportunity is given to us of acknowledging with, we would fain hope, increas

ing thankfulness, the manifold blessings which have been granted to the "NET" during the first ten years. of its life.

We are glad to think that it finds its way, North, South, East, and West. It comes back to us bringing many pleasant letters, many good wishes, constant offerings, the assurance of many prayers; and these, in their turn, impel us to make further efforts, and to incur further responsibilities. Each appeal that we are able, through the help of our friends, to listen to, discloses more needs; and we like to think that even a better result than mere money help comes, in various ways from making these known.

We have to acknowledge the kindness many have shown in giving us Cuts, and amongst these, the Revs. the Secretaries of the S. P. G., and the S. P. C. K., the Editor of "Mission