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The Martyrdom
of Munson and Lyman in Lobu Pining
Munson and
Lyman Sail to Nederland Oost Indie
The
leaders of Zending Boston Institution told Munson and Layman that
they should study Malay first, then go to Nias, Tapanuli, Timor
and Borneo. First, they tried to find out where it would be best
to begin their evangelism.
On 9 June 1833, they were sent to the Parkstreet Church. There
were many people who went to hear them preach. The church was
crowded.
On 10 June 1813, they set sail on a ship called 'Ducan' which
brought them to Nederlandern Oost Indie. It took 105 days to sail
to Batavia. They took turns doing evangelism. All the difficult
challenges they faced were handed over to Jesus Christ. The wild
and dangerous waves, seasickness and strong sea winds made them
so worried. But the Almighty God saved them.
When
they arrived at Batavia they stayed in an evangelist's house named
Medhurst who gave them lots of useful advice. They also studied
the Malay language to help them communicate better with the people
they met and stayed with. They rented a polyclinic which they
opened three times a week. They gave free treatment to poor people.
Besides treating people, they also talked with their patients
about God and gave them Gospel tracts.
On
8 April 1834 they went to Padang with captain Township on a ship
called 'Diedericke'. The ship has very small and dirty rooms.
On the way to Padang they were blocked by a typhoon.
On
19 April 1834, they arrived in Bengkulu and got permission from
the resident assistant to distribute the Gospel tracts to the
people there.
On
26 April 1834 they arrived in Padang and met evangelist Ward who
had been to Batak Land before. Ward told them what he knew and
showed them some pictures about Batak people and their life so
that they could be better prepared to evangelize them.
On
13 May 1834, they hired a boat and went to Sibolga via Nias. Before
sailing, they were advised to carry guns for a protection. But
deep in their heart they objected because they thought that it
was better to be shot than to shoot. Finally, however, they were
persuaded to carry two guns.
On
28 May 1834 they arrived on Nias and then continued their journey
to Sibolga. In Siboga they planned to meet King Sibolga. On 21
June 1834 they visited him.
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