With these words the native missionary finished his narrative.  I was particularly struck with the artless simplicity of his account, and the faith and perseverance he and his companions had exhibited, so worthy of imitation.  I felt ashamed as he spoke of white men, when I recollected how many act in a way so totally at variance with their character as Christian and civilised men, and how bad an example they set to those whom they despise as heathens and savages.  I have very frequently met young men who fancy when they are abroad that they may throw off all restraints of religion and morals, under the miserable excuse that people should do at Rome as the Romans do,--in other words, act as wickedly as those among whom they have gone to live.  What would have become of Lot had he followed the example of those among whom he took up his abode?  Now, my young friends, I daresay that you will think I am very young to lecture you; but remember that I have been round the world, and I should have been very dull and stupid had I not reaped some advantage from the voyage.  What I want to impress upon you is, when you leave your homes and go abroad, to be if anything more strict, more watchful over yourselves even than you have before been.  Society will, too probably, afford less moral restraint, the temptations to evil will be greater; but pray against them faithfully--strive against them manfully, and they will not overcome you.