"In the Ukraine, or Little Russia, it is customary also to
baptize by sprinkling or pouring water upon the body. This
change the Little Russians, many of whom are Uniats, adopted
from the Roman Catholics, when they were under the power of the
Polish government. However, in cases of necessity, even in
Great Russia, baptism by sprinkling or pouring water on the
body is practised, and held to be valid."
In a note, Dr. P. tells us he witnessed the baptism of an adult, in the
case of the Mongolian chief, Badma, who died in 1822. He was lying in
bed, in a very weak state. Prince Galitzin was godfather. Instead of
immersion, water was poured on his head three times. Immediately after
baptism, he received the other sacrament: bread and wine, soaked
together in a cup, and given with a spoon. The pious prince evidently
felt much; and when the dying man partook of the holy communion, he
shed many tears. He died on the third day after his baptism.--p. 157.
_Proverbs._ We can select only a few for the entertainment and
instruction of the reader.
Sin requires no teaching.
Thieves are not abroad every night; yet every night make fast.
Praise not thyself, nor dispraise.
Thou wilt not see all the world by looking out at thy own
window.
A fool can cast a stone where seven wise men cannot find it.
Two hares at once, and you catch neither.
His wealth is not on the barn-floor; it is in his brains.
At home, as I like it; in company, as others will have it.