A Mohammedan of some distinction, who had often had religious conversations with Bedros, called upon him without knowing of his sickness.

The sick man, though in extreme bodily weakness, spoke very faithfully to his visitor, and told him of his joy in view of death, and his hope of going to be forever with the Lord Jesus Christ, and added: "This is the only way of peace and salvation, and Christ is the only Saviour of sinners for you, and for me, and for all the world." The eyes of the Turk filled with tears.

He had never seen a Christian die before; and to hear a man talk with so much gladness of his departure from the world overcame him, and he hurried from the room.
An aged Moslem called, who had known Bedros, and gave some evidence of being a Christian.

Going to his bedside, his eyes streaming with tears, he embraced and kissed him in the most affectionate manner.
Dr.Dwight closes his statement with the following testimony: "Thus has passed away one of the choicest spirits this world ever saw.

I feel that I have many lessons to learn from his quiet, humble, and most useful life; and I trust that his death may be greatly blessed to all the missionaries, and to all the people." [1] Chapter ix.p.130.See, also, _Missionary Herald_, 1857, pp.
387-390.
The second Mrs.Hamlin died suddenly, on the 6th of November, 1857.
Though not permitted to give her dying testimony, the record of her life was that of a meek, lowly, and quiet spirit; diligent, faithful, and affectionate in every duty.[1] [1] See Memoir, _The Missionary Sisters_, written by Mrs.Benjamin.
The region, of which Arabkir is the centre, was now rising in importance.