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You may copy it, give it away or -re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included -with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org/license - - -Title: The Baptist Magazine, Vol. 27, June 1835 - -Author: Various - -Editor: George Wightman - -Release Date: August 20, 2012 [EBook #40542] - -Language: English - -Character set encoding: ISO-8859-1 - -*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE BAPTIST MAGAZINE, VOL. *** - - - - -Produced by Bryan Ness, Charlene Taylor and the Online -Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This -book was produced from scanned images of public domain -material from the Google Print project.) - - - - - -[Transcriber's Notes: Irregularities in spelling have been maintained, -as did the typesetters when setting the numerous correspondences. - -The typesetting on this was poor, especially with respect to -punctuation. - -Due to the number of tables, this file would read better in a monospaced -font. - -Italics are designated with "_", small caps "=", bold "+".] - - - - - THE - BAPTIST MAGAZINE. - - ----------- - JUNE, 1835. - ----------- - - - MEMOIR OF MR. ISAAC WYKE, LATE OF ABERGAVENNY. - -=Mr. Isaac Wyke=, surgeon, late of Abergavenny, was born at Leominster, -July 25th, 1770. His parents were pious members of the Baptist Church in -that town, then under the pastoral care of the late Rev. Joshua Thomas. -They, therefore, led him in early life to attend on the ministry of -their worthy pastor, and trained him up in the nurture and admonition of -the Lord. Thus privileged, the importance of religion was often pressed -on his attention, and its excellence presented to his view; and he was -thereby preserved from many of the snares, the follies, and the sins -into which young persons, less favourably circumstanced, are often -hurried. - -It was not, however, till his sixteenth year, that he appeared to be -truly renewed by the grace of God. Then he manifestly became a new -creature in Christ Jesus. With his whole heart he now devoted himself -to the Lord, was baptized by Mr. Thomas, and received into the church. -His subsequent disposition and conduct fully confirmed the sincerity of -his profession, adorned the doctrine of God our Saviour, and greatly -endeared him to his pastor and fellow-members. The lively zeal he -manifested in the prosperity of the church, his increasing spirituality, -and his active diligence in promoting its interests, soon induced his -brethren to choose him to the office of deacon, in connexion with his -pious father, who had been previously called by the church to that -important office. Instead, however, of being unduly elevated with the -honour of the post assigned him, his mind was solemnly impressed with -a sense of its responsibility. With deep humility, therefore, -faithfulness, and zeal, he applied himself to the discharge of its -duties, to the full satisfaction of his brethren, and the manifest -promotion of the peace and prosperity of the church, throughout the -several years of his subsequent residence in Leominster. - -In February, 1803, as directed by Divine Providence, he removed with -his family to Abergavenny, where he spent the remainder of his life. -Here a new sphere was presented to engage his active zeal. Many were his -efforts to do good, nor were those efforts vain. In April, 1807, he and -Mrs. W. (his now surviving widow), with three other persons, were formed -into the first English Baptist Church, in Abergavenny; the Rev. M. -Thomas, who had recently resigned his charge at Ryeford, being pastor, -and Mr. Wyke, deacon--a feeble, but devoted band. His active zeal, -pecuniary contributions, and strenuous efforts were put under cheerful -requisition to foster this infant cause; and, through the blessing of -heaven, sinners were successively converted, and the church was edified -and increased. Mr. Wyke continued an honourable member and deacon of -this church about twenty years. - -In 1827, however, he and Mrs. Wyke, with several other members, withdrew -from it; when they met for worship in a meeting-house which was kindly -lent them in another part of the town. Soon afterwards, circumstances -transpired that induced them to withdraw from this place also; and to -commence, in Lion Street, the bold undertaking of erecting a new house -for the worship of God. Mr. W. took the whole responsibility on himself; -and in July, 1828, a neat, substantial, and commodious meeting-house, -with suitable vestry and burial-ground, was completed. The Rev. Dr. -Steadman, of Bradford, who had been intimately acquainted with Mr. Wyke -from his earliest days, and the Rev. J. Edwards, now of Nottingham, a -native of Abergavenny, preached at the opening; and on the following -Lord's-day, a church of seventeen persons was organised, Mr. W. set -apart to the office of deacon, and the Lord's Supper administered by Dr. -Steadman. The property was invested in trust for the public; a mortgage -of £200 only being left on it; and with the exception of this sum, the -whole expense incurred was generously liquidated by Mr. Wyke. Long as -our worthy friend retained any capability of effort, he laid himself out -to promote this interest; and both the material building, and the -spiritual house, here cemented in Christian love, present a striking -monument of his liberality, and strenuous exertions to promote the cause -of his God and Saviour. - -His religion was evidently the effect of genuine principle; of principle -the most salutary in its influence on his own mind, and therefore -practically exemplified in all the lovely graces that beautify and -adorn the Christian character. His religious sentiments were truly -evangelical. Guided by heaven's bright lamp of inspired truth, he -steered with the utmost caution the middle course, between the high -daring of Antinomian presumption on the one hand, and the delusive -quicksands of Arminian legality on the other. Christ to him was the -Alpha and Omega. The doctrines of grace he contemplated, not with a mere -speculative faith, or as so many propositions to constrain the cold -assent of his understanding; but as the wonderful disclosure of the -unutterable grace of God, giving life as well as light to the soul. The -cross of Christ was his ever favourite theme; and when listening to -discourses that strikingly portrayed the contrast of the moral -wretchedness of man, and the unparalleled love of God his Saviour, the -most intense interest was plainly pictured on his countenance; the -delight that pervaded his bosom constrained him to look around on his -fellow-worshippers with beaming eyes, that seemed to say to them, "See -how he loved us!" while his whole soul was manifestly absorbed in -wonder, love, and praise. - -Actuated by such views and feelings, as well as by a warm desire to do -good, he preached occasionally for many years; principally in destitute -villages, where, but for his disinterested efforts, there would have -been no vision to direct perishing sinners to the Saviour; but often -also, with disinterested kindness for his own and other stated pastors, -whenever his services were called for. The reputation of his character -and the loveliness of his example, as well as his mental treasure of -human and divine knowledge, secured him the most candid attention, and -gave an interesting and edifying charm to his discourses. While he -pointed to heaven, he also himself led the way. - -His profession of religion, extended as it was, to nearly half a -century, was remarkable for its uniform consistency and unfailing -constancy. As the disciple of Jesus, he was spiritual, humble, and -zealous. In his official capacity in the church, he was watchful, -diligent, and active; condescending, affectionate, and kind to the -poorest of the flock; loving to all his brethren, and much beloved by -them. In all the relations of life he sustained, whether as a husband, -parent, friend, or neighbour, the excellencies of his religion were -developed with more than common lustre; and secured to him a -well-deserved reputation, a most profound respect. That he had his -imperfections we readily admit; and if, as astronomers inform us, there -are dark spots even on the sun in the heavens, no wonder that feeble -creatures, dwelling in dust, should present some shades of infirmity. -But yet as the sun of nature, in spite of his spots, pours a constant -flood of refulgent light upon surrounding worlds, so our esteemed -friend, notwithstanding some manifest imperfections, presented to all -who encircled him the light of an eminent example of religion, in the -unyielding integrity of its principles, and in all the amiable -loveliness of its practice. Through the grace of God which was bestowed -upon him, his path was truly as the shining light, which shineth more -and more to the perfect day. - -Here, however, he had no continuing city, and at length the time of his -departure hence drew near. A paralytic stroke, in 1824, had admonished -him of his approaching change. Though from that seizure he was soon, in -part, mercifully recovered, and was still in a good degree active and -useful; yet his mental powers then received a shock, in consequence of -which they gradually became still more and more impaired; so that for -the three or four last years of his life, his intellect resembled a -magnificent structure, fallen and in ruins. As long, however, as any -capability remained, he continued to attend the house of God with the -liveliest interest; and for a long time was conveyed to it, when much -enfeebled, in a Bath chair. He had the happiness of seeing the last of -his children received into the church, on profession of repentance -towards God, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. The last time he ever -attended on the public means of grace, was with much difficulty, in -October, 1833, when his youngest son was baptized; and it was to him a -most sacred season of unspeakable delight and joy. From this time he -continued in a very feeble state, both of mind and body, though without -much suffering; till Monday, 28th July last, when he was assailed with -the illness, that quickly manifested itself to be the harbinger of -death. The conflict, however, was short, for on the following Sabbath -evening, Aug. 3rd, 1834, he was released, and his emancipated spirit -took its soaring flight to his long desired and eternal rest. "Precious -in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." His remains were -interred on the following Thursday, by the Rev. John Campbell, pastor of -the church in Lion Street, who delivered an interesting, appropriate, -and solemn address on the occasion. On the following Lord's-day, Aug. -10th, Mr. Williams of Ryeford preached his funeral discourse, from -Isaiah lvii. 1, 2. - -May all who read this memoir be followers of our deceased brother, as -he was of Christ! - - W. W. R. - - - THE CHRISTIAN ARMOUR. - - THE GIRDLE. - - _To the Editor of the Baptist Magazine._ - -=Amongst= other predictions of the Messiah's character and fitness for -the offices which he had undertaken, we read, Isa. xi. 5, that -"righteousness should be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the -girdle of his reins:" and the apostle reminds us that, if we would -profit by the example of the Captain of our salvation, and the armour -which he hath provided for us, we must have our loins girt about with -truth. The girdle was used chiefly to strengthen the loins, but was also -of great service in uniting the different parts of the armour compactly -together. If a body be loaded with armour hanging loosely, many wounds -may be inflicted, unless they are fastened together by the belt or -girdle: so the Christian's graces may prove insufficient to preserve or -fortify him, unless compacted by the girdle of sincerity. - -As the apostle had directed the posture in which the Christian should -maintain the fight, so he exhorts them to gird the loins, as the seat -of bodily strength, which we are to understand spiritually, as "the -loins of the mind," (1 Peter i. 13,) to be girt about with truth. - -=Truth= may be considered as opposed to error, or to insincerity; and as -characterizing man's creed, or his conduct. There is truth in doctrine, -and truth in duty; truth in principle, and truth in practice; and the -_Christian soldier_ is supposed to possess all these. We regard it here -as synonymous with sincerity, and corresponding with the exhortation -of Joshua to the chosen tribes: "Serve the Lord in _sincerity_ and -_truth_;" and of the apostle to the Corinthians: "Keep the feast with -the unleavened bread of _sincerity_ and _truth_." In like manner we -are to enter on the conflict with our spiritual adversaries with the -utmost integrity, otherwise the greatest advantages will prove utterly -unavailable. Christian sincerity is too generally considered as nothing -more than _good intention_, which may exist with great error in -doctrine, and evil in practice; and has been found in the superstitious -bigot, and the blood thirsty persecutor. - -But the sincerity required in a good soldier of Jesus Christ, implies -an _honest endeavour to understand the will of God; a prompt obedience -to the word of command; and an entire devotion to the cause of truth -and righteousness_. - -Sincerity may consist with very defective views of divine truth; but it -will not consist with allowed deviations from truth or duty. The wisdom -that is from above is "without partiality and without hypocrisy." It is -allowed, that Paul, before his conversion, "_verily thought_ that he -_ought_ to do many things against the name of Jesus;" but it does not -appear that he took pains to examine the claims of Christianity as he -might have done; and, but for the abounding mercy of God through Christ, -his ignorance and unbelief would have formed no cloak for his sin. It -could not be for want of opportunity that he did not attend the ministry -of Christ himself. Why did he not first search the Scriptures as the -Bereans did, to see whether things were as the apostles affirmed them to -be? Nathanael of Galilee was the subject of a popular prejudice when he -said, with an air of indifference and distrust, "Can any good thing come -out of Nazareth?" Yet he went to examine for himself; and when he saw, -he believed with the heart, and confessed with the mouth, and obtained -that honourable testimony that he was "an Israelite indeed, in whom -there was no guile." - -Nor is it less essential to sincerity that the soldier yield a prompt -obedience to the word of command. No intelligence, nor skill in armour, -will make up for the want of integrity manifested by the disobedient. -Who does not see the insincerity of those Jews who, it is said, believed -in Christ, but were afraid to confess Him? Or of that amiable youth who -turned back from following Him, rather than part with his possessions? -Or of him who would follow Christ, but must wait for the death of his -father? Or those to whom He said, with a degree of severity not usual -with the Saviour, "Why call ye me Lord, Lord, and do not the things that -I say?" but added, "Then are ye my disciples indeed, when ye do -whatsoever I command you." - -The sincerity of Paul, when converted, was evident to all, and remains -as a model for every honest-hearted inquirer. Observe, how inquisitive! -"Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?" What resolution to obey! -"Immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood." And what -perseverance! "What mean ye, to weep and break my heart? I am ready, not -only to be bound, but to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord -Jesus." This decision of character cleared his course, and brought other -disciples to a better mind; for it is added, "When he would not be -persuaded, they ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done!" - -In the same interesting character we have exemplified that entire -devotion of heart and life which demonstrated the sincerity of his -profession, the purity of his motives, and the strength of his -attachment to the Author and Finisher of his faith. - -On no occasion did he discover the feebleness usually attendant upon a -divided heart, or the selfish pride which, under the garb of zeal for -God, so often seeks its own glory:--not like Jehu, who, it is admitted, -exterminated the family of Ahab at the command of God, yet was actuated -by a spirit of vain-glory; and as what he did was not to please God, -so the ambitious cruelty from which he acted was avenged on his -posterity:--not as the Jews, who, in keeping religious fasts and feasts, -did it to themselves and not to God. The apostles could say, "Whether -we live, we live to the Lord; and whether we die, we die to the Lord." -So that the one universal rule of action which gave simplicity to -their aim and unity to their efforts, was, "Whether we eat, or drink, -or whatever we do, we should do all to the glory of God." - -From the important nature of this branch of armour, we may infer its -extensive usefulness. - -To compact together the various graces of the Spirit; and to strengthen -the soul under great and long-continued conflicts. Thus the Lord -strengthened David, and prepared him for conflict, Ps. xviii. 39: "Thou -hast girded me with strength to the battle." Alluding to this, he -expected preservation in the evil day, Ps. xxv. 21: "Let integrity and -uprightness preserve me." In prophesying of the Messiah, he employs a -similar expression, Ps. cxiii. 1: "The Lord is clothed with strength, -wherewith He hath girded himself." - -The worth of this may be learned by the want of it. How many "faint in -the day of adversity," showing that "their strength is small!" For want -of this, Peter and Luke were carried away with dissimulation; and were -recovered by means of a painful exposure, and public rebuke. - -Through insincerity the children of Judah carrying bows turned back in -the day of battle; and Demas forsook the apostles, and returned to the -bosom of the world. Unhappy man! For a time he appeared to give up earth -for the hope of heaven, then turned from the holy commandment for the -sake of the world; and, for aught that appears, was finally cast away! - -Contrast with these, others, fighting under the same banners, and who -contended against similar foes, but were by nature equally insufficient -of themselves; yet these were sincere, girded with truth. Behold Daniel -and his three noble associates, who would neither relinquish, nor defer, -nor even conceal their religion, but presented a firm crest to the -insulting foe; and, having faith unfeigned, love without dissimulation, -and a spirit without guile, no poisoned arrows could pierce them, no -furious threatenings could divert them; and when they had passed through -the furnace, "their clothes did not so much as smell of the fire." In -like manner the apostles could say in the midst of much tribulation, -"Our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in -simplicity and _godly sincerity_, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the -grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world." Let every -Christian soldier have "_his loins girt about with truth_," and "_the -feeble shall be as David, and David as an angel of God!_" - - _Clapham._ J. E. - - - THE LATE CHRISTOPHER SMART. - - _To the Editor of the Baptist Magazine._ - -=A writer= in the April Number of your Miscellany, influenced by the -genius displayed in the verses of Mr. Smart therein quoted, requested to -learn more of the history of the poet. If the following particulars are -considered worthy of insertion, I will also offer for your future pages -the biography of another literary character. The present narrative of -the incidents in the life of Mr. Christopher Smart presents a great mind -under the influence of a common but dangerous evil, and displays -powerful arguments to call off the Christian from that pernicious habit -which brought ruin on him. This will be seen in the sequel. - -=Christopher Smart= was born at Shipbourne, in Kent, April 11, 1722. His -father was possessed of almost £300 a year, from an estate in that -neighbourhood. His mother was a Miss Gilpin, of the family of the -celebrated reformer, Bernard Gilpin, by the father's side. His -grandfather had been a prebendary of Durham, in the reign of Charles I., -and was accounted by the puritan party as the proto-martyr in their -cause, having been degraded and deprived of all his ecclesiastical -preferments, fined £500, and imprisoned eleven years. When restored to -liberty by the parliament, he appeared as a witness against Archbishop -Laud: the libel for which he suffered was written in Latin verse, and -was published in 1643. - -The family estate at Shipbourne was, at the death of his father, sold at -a considerable loss to pay his debts, and the widow and family were thus -left destitute. His father was a man of liberal education, and probably -communicated to his son a taste for literature; and to the same source -may possibly be ascribed that train of pious reflections which appeared -so conspicuous in many of his poetical pieces. - -Smart was born earlier than the usual period of gestation, which might -occasion a tenderness of constitution. His taste for poetry is said to -have appeared when he was only four years old, in an extempore effusion -which has not been preserved, but which is said to have indicated a -relish for verse, and an ear for numbers. He was educated at Maidstone -until he was eleven years old, at which time his father died, and his -mother was induced to send him to Durham, where he might enjoy the -advantages of a good school, change of air, and, what in his -circumstances became desirable, the notice and protection of his -father's relations. - -Young Smart was cordially received at Raby Castle by Lord Barnard, and -also obtained the friendship of the Hon. Mrs. Hope, and the more -substantial patronage of the Duchess of Cleveland, who allowed him £40 a -year until her death in 1742. It was probably owing to the liberality of -Lord Barnard that, after he had acquired very considerable reputation at -Durham School, he was sent to Cambridge in his seventeenth year, and -admitted at Pembroke Hall October 30, 1739. - -At college he was much more distinguished for his poetical effort and -classical taste, than for an ambition to excel in the usual routine of -academical studies, and soon became a favourite with such of his -contemporaries as were gay and licentious. His imprudence involved him -in difficulties; and his difficulties, not being quickly removed, -induced an habitual neglect of pecuniary matters, which adhered to him -throughout life. His pursuit of convivial enjoyments, and frequent -excess, formed the chief blot in his character. - -In 1743 he was admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Arts: and July 3, -1745, was elected a fellow of Pembroke Hall. In 1747 he took the degree -of Master of Arts, and became a candidate for the Seatonian prize, -which was actually adjudged to him for five years, four of them in -succession.[A] It is probable that he might have succeeded in the year -that he failed, but his thoughts had been diverted from close attention -by an important change in his situation. - -[Footnote A: The subjects of these poems were: "The Eternity--the -Immensity--the Omniscience--the Power--and the Goodness of the Supreme -Being." They were severally published from the year 1750 to 1756.] - -In 1753 he quitted college, on his marriage with Miss Ann Maria Carnan, -the daughter, by a former husband, of Mary, wife of Mr. John Newbery, -the bookseller, of St. Paul's Church-yard. - -Smart's pleasing manners, and generally inoffensive conduct, procured -him the friendship of Dr. Johnson, Garrick, Dr. James, Dr. Burney, and -other literary men of eminence. The friendship of these scholars, and of -Lord Delaval, to whom Smart had been private tutor, were of great use to -him when in distress. Dr. Johnson manifested much sympathy for poor -Smart, and in a time of need promptly lent him his aid. The notices of -this feeling in Boswell's Life of Johnson are very interesting; but with -all literary men our poet was not in harmony, for so much rancour was -manifested between Smart and Sir John Hill, that the former began a work -entitled _Hilliad_, and the latter was equally pugnacious in a -periodical, entitled _Smartiad_. Smart was injured by this war of -obloquy with one, whom to conquer was to exceed in the worst part of his -character. Hill was a compiler of books and a hackneyed practitioner in -the arts of that profession. He was beneath the notice of Smart. "The -Hilliad," which is perhaps one of the most bitter satires ever -published, would afford a very unfavourable opinion of our author's -character, had it not been an attack on a man who had rendered himself -ridiculous and contemptible by practising with unblushing effrontery -every species of literary and medical quackery. - -In 1754 was published his "Hymn to the Supreme Being," written on his -recovery from a dangerous fit of illness _brought on by intemperance_. -This illness continued through 1755, and part of 1756. Who can think of -the benumbing and debasing effect of spirits, and not shudder at the -apathy with which the practice is viewed? He could write a Hymn of -Gratitude to the Supreme Being, and yet not discover the cause of his -illness, and depart from the practice. The constitution of Mr. Smart -required the utmost care. His mind was easily excited. His disposition -was naturally amiable and placid, but the use of spirits created so much -mental irritability upon an imagination uncommonly fervid, that his -powers gave way, and produced strange alienation of mind; and ignorant -that the use of spirits thus withered and morbidly inflamed his powers, -he sought assistance from the destroying enemy, and at last his -paroxysms became so violent and continued, as to render confinement -necessary. In this melancholy state, his family (for he had now two -children) must have been much embarrassed in their circumstances, but -for the kind friendship and assistance of Mr. Newbery. Many others were -forward to assist; and particularly Dr. Samuel Johnson. - -Your readers, Mr. Editor, after perusing this sketch of Mr. Smart's -history, will doubtless be gratified by the account which Mr. Boswell -narrates of a conversation with Dr. Johnson on the case of Smart. The -Doctor observes: - - "Madness frequently discovers itself merely by unnecessary deviation - from the usual modes of the world. My poor friend Smart showed the - disturbance of his mind by falling upon his knees, and saying his - prayers, in the street, or in any other unusual place. Now although, - rationally speaking, it is greater madness not to pray at all, than - to pray as Smart did, I am afraid there are so many who do not pray, - that their understanding is not called in question. Concerning this - unfortunate poet, Christopher Smart, who was confined in a madhouse, - he had, at another time, the following conversation with Dr. Burney: - Burney--'How does poor Smart do, Sir? is he likely to recover?' - Johnson--'It seems as if his mind had ceased to struggle with the - disease; for he grows fat upon it.' Burney--'Perhaps, Sir, that may - be from want of exercise?' Johnson--'No, Sir; he has partly as much - exercise as he used to have; for he digs in the garden. Indeed, - before his confinement, he used for exercise to walk to the - alehouse; but he was carried back again. I did not think he ought to - be shut up. His infirmities were not noxious to society. He insisted - on people praying with him; and I'd as lief pray with Kit Smart as - any one else.'"--_Boswell's Life of Johnson_, Page 349, vol. i., - Edit. 1822, 8vo. - -After his recovery, which was, as it appears by his conduct, not quite -complete, he joined with Rolt, to write for a Magazine published by -Gardner,[A] which continued only two years. The contract was for -ninety-nine years, and Smart and Rolt were to have a third of the -profits. Dr. Johnson, with a friendly feeling, wrote some articles. - - [Footnote A: Mr. Henry Gardner, whom the writer of this note knew - well, lived at the corner of Melford Lane, in the Strand. He was a - shrewd man, and probably made the contract for ninety-nine years to - bind the services of two irregular men.] - -Smart's madness, according to Dr. Johnson's account, discovered itself -chiefly in unnecessary deviations from the usual modes of the world, in -things that are not improper in themselves. He would fall upon his knees -and say his prayers in the street, or in any unusual place, and insisted -on people praying with him. These were regarded as the vagaries of an -eccentric man, and not hallucinations of the mind arising from the -effects of stimulating drinks; but some were wiser, and placed him in -confinement, "to give his constitution a chance of recovering from the -effects of intemperance." When his mind appeared to be in some measure -restored, he took a pleasant lodging near St. James's Park, and -conducted his affairs for some time with prudence. He was maintained -partly by his literary occupations, and partly by the generosity of his -friends, receiving, among other benefactions, £50 a year from the -treasury, but by whose interest this favour was obtained is not known. - -In 1757 he published "A Prose Translation of the Works of Horace." From -this performance he could derive but little fame. He thought that such -a translation could be useful to those who are desirous of acquiring or -recovering a competent knowledge of the Latin tongue. The good or the -evil of literal translations is yet a problem, and each side of the -question has its advocates. Though our poet was engaged on the one -hand in translating the Odes of Horace into prose, on the other he -successfully translated Pope's Ode to St. Cecilia into Latin verse, and -thereby obtained the notice of Mr. Pope, with whom a correspondence -ensued, of which Mr. Smart was not a little vain. - -In what manner he lived for some time after this, we are not told; but -Garrick, finding him in pecuniary distress, gave him the profits of a -benefit at his theatre. - -In 1763, he published "A Song to David," in which there are some -passages greatly to be admired, and which, Mr. Editor, as a man of -taste, you have introduced to your readers; but there are some to be -found of even more majestic animation; and it will surprise the reader -when he is told that this piece was composed by him during his -confinement; when he was debarred the use of pen, ink, and paper, and -was obliged to indent his lines, with the end of a key, upon the -wainscot. In the same year he published "Poems," and at the conclusion -betrays that irritability and self-conceit which are frequently observed -to precede, and generally to accompany, derangement of mind. - -In all these poems his imagination, although occasionally fine, went -often into wild excesses, and evinced that his mind had never recovered -its _sober_ tone. In his intervals of health and regularity, he still -continued to write. His "Translation of the Psalms of David" afford a -melancholy proof of want of judgment and decay of powers. We find him at -length an inmate of the King's Bench prison. Here he died after a short -illness, occasioned by a disorder in his liver, May 18th, 1770, leaving -two daughters, who, with his widow, were long settled at Reading, and by -their prudent management of the bookselling trade, transferred to them -by Mr. John Newbery, were enabled to maintain a very respectable rank in -life. - -Of his personal character, the following particulars yet remain to be -added from the memoirs: "His piety was exemplary and fervent; it may not -be uninteresting to the reader to be told, that Mr. Smart, in composing -the religious poems, was frequently so impressed with the sentiment of -devotion, as to write particular passages on his knees. He was friendly, -affectionate, and liberal to excess; so as often to give that to others -of which he was in the utmost want himself." - -In his religious poems on the Supreme Deity, written for the Seatonian -prize, the fault was perhaps in the expectation that such subjects can -be treated with advantage. In the preface to Pope's Ode to St. Cecilia, -he allows that, "the choosing too high subjects has been the ruin of -many a tolerable genius;" and Dr. Johnson, with majestic energy, -remarks, that "whatever is great, desirable, or tremendous, is comprised -in the name of the Supreme Being. Omnipotence cannot be exalted; -infinity cannot be amplified; perfection cannot be improved." - - =Leumas.= - - - A CANDID APPEAL TO CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIANS. - - _To the Editor of the Baptist Magazine._ - -=Of= all the divisions existing among the real servants of Christ, there -is none, I think, so remarkable, nor more injurious, than the separation -of congregationalists into the two parties of Pædobaptists and -Antipædobaptists. Perfectly agreed as they are respecting the character -of the New Testament church, and occupying exactly the same position -with regard to the ecclesiastical establishments of this country, it -appears truly surprising that they should yet entirely disagree as to -the qualifications entitling an individual to the sacred initiatory -ordinance of the Christian dispensation; and that, after the lapse of -centuries, during which the finest talents on each side have been -employed in the discussion of the subject, that they should yet remain -as decidedly opposed upon it as at the first. Perhaps both parties are -equally culpable with regard to the spirit in which their respective -positions may have been maintained; but it is evident that only one of -them can be wrong with regard to the letter. Christians of all parties -are now entertaining the hope, that the day is drawing nigh when the -spiritual vision of the members of Christ shall be so improved as to -enable them to avail themselves of the full light of the gospel to -subdue their respective prejudices and antipathies; and when the love of -Christ shall be so shed abroad in all hearts, as to lead them into that -blessed state of union, into which it is predicted the church is to be -brought. And here I beg to ask, considering how simple is the nature of -the question which divides the congregationalists into two parties, if -this blessed movement ought not to begin with them? And what an honour -it would be, to be the first in this glorious movement! And surely it -may well animate us earnestly to desire this goodly precedence, when we -consider how powerfully and influentially the example would act on all -other Christian parties, so as probably to lead all rapidly forward to -the happy, long-desired consummation. In the meantime we may well bear -with the errors of other parties, considering how many causes concur to -keep them under the dominion of their prejudices, and that all of them -are heightened by the spectacle of our own unnatural division, while we -are calling upon them to submit themselves to the laws of the New -Testament. O that all controversial argumentation might for the future -be conducted only in the spirit of love! that all might be prepared to -lay aside censoriousness, and all appearances of contempt, to avoid all -unseemly confidence, and sedulously to watch against a spirit of self -exaltation, desiring that the Lord alone may be exalted in the display -and in the triumph of his truth! When the Spirit of the Lord shall be so -poured upon his church, that the truth shall be sought in this way, -errors will soon be detected, and the blessed union of saints be quickly -accomplished. The church is not without the means. The cause of our -differences is not the want of sufficient spiritual light. - -I have remarked above, that _one_ of the parties only on the subject of -infant baptism can be wrong with regard to the letter; and here it is -with real grief that I must appear in the character of a partisan; but I -humbly submit to the candid consideration of my Pædobaptist brethren -whether what follows be not a fair representation of the principal -grounds on which the advocates of the practice of baptizing infants -found their arguments in support of the practice: _The covenant of -grace, as it was revealed to Abraham, discovers it to be the will of -God, that the infants of believers in Christ should be dedicated to God -by baptism. That the practice was sanctioned by the apostles, and -designed to be a blessing to children, and serviceable to the cause of -the gospel._ - -The following queries are, with great Christian respect and affection, -offered for the consideration of the Pædobaptist servants of Christ. - -1. Does it not appear to be a fundamental principle in the New -Testament, and designed to have been constantly kept in view, that the -churches of Christ should, as far as human judgment and Christian -charity would allow, be exclusively voluntary associations of persons -brought to desire the salvation of Christ, and to be numbered as his -servants? - -2. Is there any part of the New Testament which will justify a church in -recognizing any persons as the children of the promise, unless they -appear to be partakers of the faith of Abraham? On the contrary, does it -not plainly appear that the New Testament children of the father of the -faithful should receive baptism as Abraham received circumcision, a seal -of the grace which they had being yet unbaptized? - -3. Were not circumcisions under the Abrahamic covenant more extensive -and indiscriminate than the circumcisions under the Mosaic economy, and -therefore more unlike New Testament baptisms than the latter? Wherefore, -then, is the former covenant represented as affording the archetype of -Christian baptism? - -4. Under the Old Testament covenant the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, -and Jacob were by natural birth--whether partakers of spiritual faith or -not--equal members of the commonwealth of Israel. But is not the New -Testament covenant, in this respect, essentially different, the -principles of the gospel not recognizing unions of the holy and the -unholy, and the New Testament containing no provisions for the -government of such communities? - -5. Is not the New Testament covenant peculiarly distinguished from the -Jewish, whether considered as Abrahamic or Mosaic (was the latter any -thing more than a development of the former?) by its _unveiled_ -spirituality, and by its respect for individual moral character? - -6. Does the New Testament, in any part, appear to recognize the people -of Christ in a corporate capacity, except as they appear to be united by -the spiritual principles of the gospel? - -7. Is not the remarkable fact, that Pædobaptism obliges its advocates to -retire back to the book of Genesis in search of a covenant to justify -them in their use of the _New Testament_ ordinance of baptism, of itself -nearly sufficient to evince that their practice is inconsistent with -_the covenant of grace, as it is revealed in the gospel?_ and does it -not become a certainty, when it appears that circumcision under _the -Abrahamic covenant_ was, in some important respects, an institution of a -perfectly contrary character to the ordinance of baptism; the former -exhibiting a _compulsory_ character, which rendered it imperative upon -Abraham to circumcise Ishmael, and to _enforce_ it upon his whole -household, whether bond or free; and to enjoin it for all their -posterity, under the awful threatening of utter exclusion from the -covenant and family of God? Is there not here _a most striking contrast_ -with the inspired records of the institution and administration of the -ordinance of baptism? - -8. If the views of the apostles on this subject had been coincident -with those of Antipædobaptist divines, could they have refrained from -declaring them, when the conduct of the teachers of circumcision was -such as to create continual occasions which called for a plain statement -of the gospel doctrine of baptism? Did not the state into which the -infant church at Antioch had been brought by these teachers particularly -require that such statements should be made? Would not a declaration on -the part of the apostles, in their assembly at Jerusalem, of the -doctrine of Pædobaptism, have tended at once to terminate the -controversy? Is it imaginable that they should have refrained, on this -occasion, from informing the Gentile converts that, by the substitution -of baptism for circumcision, they and their children were exempted for -ever from the claims of the circumcisers? - -9. What law of the gospel is broken by those parents who, without -baptism, prayerfully devote their children to Christ? - -10. Are the children of Antipædobaptists, if brought up in the nurture -and admonition of the Lord, less likely to become living members of -Christ than the children of Pædobaptists; and is there any spiritual -benefit conferred on these by the rite, of which those to whom it is not -administered are deprived? - -11. Whenever a pious Jew might have been asked the question, What -benefits are secured to the children and nation of Israel by the rite of -circumcision? he could at once, by a reference to the appointment, and -to the promises and threatenings connected with it, have given a clear -and satisfactory answer to the question; but when a similar question is -proposed to Pædobaptists respecting their practice, are they able to -give to it a like satisfactory answer? Is there any agreement on the -subject? Is not every thing here vague, mystical, and incongruous? And -wherefore is this? Is it not simply because that, unlike the Jew, they -canot refer to "the law and to the testimony?" - -12. Is not the distinction existing in Pædobaptist churches, between -persons who are entitled to one only of the sacraments of the gospel, -and those who are entitled to both; between unconsciously initiated -members, and professed voluntary members, entirely without countenance -from the New Testament? - -13. Was not baptism in the apostles' days a special means of grace in -the church; and was it not always designed to be so? But if it is not a -means of grace to infants, does not the baptizing them plainly tend to -nullify a gospel ordinance, depriving both them and the church of its -benefits? - -14. Has not the practice of infant baptism, in all ages of the church, -been a pernicious source of delusion? And is there any way of avoiding -its injurious influence on the world, and regaining the benefit of the -ordinance to the church, but by following up the principles of the New -Testament, and abandoning the practice of infant baptism? - -Let these inquiries be seriously, impartially, and prayerfully -considered, by all who are concerned for the purity and efficiency of -the church, the unity of its members, and the glory of its Author. - - =Antipædobaptist.= - - - ON A MISSIONARY SPIRIT. - - _To the Editor of the Baptist Magazine._ - -No period of the rolling year, perhaps, is received with more cordial -feelings of joy than the one on which we have now entered. To the -admirer of the works of nature--its smiling face--its verdant -mantle--the exchange of the chilly blast of winter for etherial mildness -and softer gales, cannot but afford pleasure and delight; for "lo, -winter is past; the rain is over and gone; and the time of the singing -of birds is come." - -To those that love to contemplate God, not only in the works of nature, -but also in those of grace, the approach of this month cannot but be -hailed with feelings of joy, on account of those delightful -opportunities which are then afforded of hearing our missionary -brethren, who have come from the east and the west to rehearse all that -the Lord has done for them, and how he has opened the door of faith unto -the Gentiles (heathen). - -It is, however, to be feared that, with many, the pleasure that is felt -in attending these public meetings arises from the mere excitement of -passion, not based upon or guided by any fixed principle; and therefore, -like the morning cloud and early dew, soon passes away. If it be asked, -What is the true spirit which every Christian should possess in -reference to the publication of the truth? it may be replied, _A -missionary spirit_; which includes, - -1. _A spirit of importunate prayer._ What single employment is there in -which we may be engaged, or what enterprise can we undertake, that does -not depend upon our Maker for success? The merchant may freight his bark -for a distant shore; but for its safe arrival into port, he must look to -Him who holds the waters in the hollow of his hand, and whom the winds -and sea obey. The husbandman may prepare the soil, and implant the seed -but from God alone can he expect the gentle showers of rain, and the -congenial sunshine. And if the blessing of God is absolutely necessary -for the success of undertakings relating to temporal affairs, how much -more so in things that are spiritual! Here, especially, Paul may plant, -and Apollos water; but it is God alone that can give the increase. And -in what way are we to seek it but by prayer? It is prayer that will open -the windows of heaven, and cause the Almighty to pour us out a blessing, -so that there shall not be room to receive it. It will come down like -rain on the new-mown grass--as showers that water the earth. - -In all the dwellings of Jacob may prayer be heard ascending to the Most -High, for blessings to attend our meetings! - -2. _A spirit of thanksgiving._ It is the distinguishing feature in a -worldly man's disposition or character, that, however he may be inclined -to pray for worldly prosperity, he is always backward in acknowledging -the blessing bestowed; yea, the more God lavishes his favours upon him, -the less does he recognize the hand of the Giver. Let us act as becometh -Christians. Let our hearts overflow with gratitude for mercies received. -Let past mercies excite us to gratitude, and encourage us in our future -labours. - -3. _A spirit of rejoicing._ Let not the interesting intelligence that -may be afforded be read with cold indifference. What is the Christian's -joy and crown of rejoicing? Is it not the salvation of the soul through -his instrumentality? If there is joy in heaven over one sinner that -repenteth, shall it not produce joy in our bosoms when we hear, not of -one, but of many being brought to the knowledge of the truth? - -4. _A spirit of active benevolence._ Here is the test of our love to -Jesus. What is more diffusive or expanding, or constraining in its -nature, than the principle of love? It has for the object of its aim the -glory of God, and seeks in every way to promote it. The desire of such a -soul is, that Christ may be magnified in his body, whether it be by life -or by death. - -May a _missionary spirit_ be the one which animates every reader! - - X. Y. - - - UNION IS STRENGTH. - - _To the Editor of the Baptist Magazine._ - -=I have= seen a circular respecting the "Baptist Union." It is a very -common remark, that "the Independents and the Wesleyan Methodists are -more united than the Baptists." How is this, or why should it be? They -are probably more numerous, and this may be owing to unity. Let us look -at the counties of Surrey and Sussex. Is there any Baptist interest -between Clapham and Horsham? At the latter place there are some general -Baptists. Again: are there any Baptists between Croydon and East -Grinstead? At Brighton there are some; but take the road from Brighton -to Portsmouth, and where will you find any? Not at Worthing, nor -Arundel, nor Chichester, nor Emsworth, nor Havant. How is this? Either -the funds of the Baptist Home Mission are deficient; or there is a want -of exertion. Again: from Wandsworth to Guildford, Godalming, and onward -to Portsmouth, are there any Baptists? If there are, it is unknown to -me. Again; if you could describe a circle of twenty miles circumference, -making Findon, near Worthing, the centre of the circle, where will you -find any Baptists, if you except Brighton and Horsham? - -Some twenty years since there were a few general Baptists at Chichester; -but they have long been extinct. Now, Sir, if there really was that -union of heart, of mental energy, of exertion, and of purse, _which -there ought to be_, I might have been spared putting the questions which -I have just asked. - -Again: at Leeds there is a population of nearly 130,000, and, properly -speaking, but _one_ Baptist interest. There is ample room there for -several; there is no lack of Independents and Methodists at Leeds. I -fear, Sir, that this is only a very small sample of what might be given. -I do not think that we so much lack preachers, _as funds to support -them_. - -At some places, probably, the preachers might teach a school: although -that is not the best way a preacher might be employed; yet, in an -emergency, it might be adopted. The subject, however, _deserves_ serious -consideration. We want "a long pull, a strong pull, and a pull -altogether;" and then something might be done. Again: is there that -union, and cordiality, and brotherly kindness, and Christian affection, -and personal intercourse, between the rich and the poor amongst us, -which our Master has enjoined and _commanded_? I trow not. Until _this_ -is effected, how can we expect prosperity and increase? Do we not also -want more prayer--secret prayer for each other; social prayer; and, when -we pray, that we may love each other, ought we not _to do it_, "not in -word and in tongue, but in deed and in truth?" - - =A Baptist of the Old School.= - - - POETRY. - - A BROKEN HEART. - - What makes me court seclusion's shade, - And shun this vain world's gay parade, - Whose pleasures blossom but to fade? - A broken heart. - - What makes me heave the deep-drawn sigh, - And raise to heaven my weeping eye, - And inly groan--I scarce know why? - A broken heart. - - What makes me bend before God's throne, - There all my guilt and misery own, - And seek my help from Christ alone? - A broken heart. - - What makes the word of life so sweet, - That I could sit at Jesu's feet, - And never quit that dear retreat? - A broken heart. - - What makes the cross such charms to wear, - That while I gaze and linger there, - No room is left for dark despair? - A broken heart. - - What is it mellows all my joy, - Weans me from every earthly toy, - And leads to bliss without alloy? - A broken heart. - - What spreads new rapture through the skies? - 'Tis when a soul for mercy cries, - And angels see with wondering eyes - A broken heart. - - What though the wounds of sin are sore, - Jesus, my Lord, has balm in store; - I'll use it, till I feel no more - A broken heart. - - - COMMUNION OF SAINTS. - - I love to hear the rising songs - That celebrate the Saviour's name - Attuned by kindred hearts and tongues, - Who think, and feel, and speak the same. - - No voice of discord there is heard; - No thoughts unholy or unkind; - No jarring, unharmonious word, - To mar the melody of mind. - - No more the party-wall of pride, - Erected by one common foe, - The hearts of brethren shall divide, - While passing through the vale below. - - No more, secluded and unknown, - In isolated paths they tread; - Nor speed their devious way alone, - Till numbered with the silent dead. - - One faith is beaming in their eye; - One hope within their bosom glows; - While hastening to the realms on high, - The blissful region of repose. - - One is the heaven-born joy they feel; - The holy peace and calm delight - That each enraptured spirit seal, - When Calvary opens on their sight. - - One Lord redeemed them with his blood, - And rose triumphant from the tomb, - To lead them to one Father--God, - Whose smiles their darkest hours illume. - - One Spirit breathes in every soul - With life, and power, and love divine; - Diffusing radiance through the whole, - Till bright in holiness they shine. - - And in one home they all will meet, - Their dangers and their sorrows o'er; - And one delightful theme repeat,-- - United there to part no more. - - =Eta.= - - - REVIEWS. - - _Memoir of the Life and Writings of the Rev. Joseph Ivimey, late - Pastor of the Church in Eagle Street, London, and twenty years - gratuitous Secretary to the Baptist Irish Society._ By =George - Pritchard=.--Wightman. - -If there be a name which more than any other merits honourable mention -in this periodical, it is unquestionably that of =Joseph Ivimey=. He was -one of its earliest correspondents, contributed largely, in various -ways, to bring it up from Tiverton to London, and wrote frequently in -all its departments. He was ever ready to cheer its friends, and to -fight with its enemies; for the interest of our ministers' widows lay -very near his heart, and in all his multifarious engagements in relation -to this object, he was evidently stimulated by Christian compassion. - -The name of Mr. I. will be identified with all the great institutions -connected with the denomination to which he thought it an honour to -belong; and, more especially, in the list of Ireland's benefactors he is -certainly destined to hold a very distinguished place. Our departed -brother knew that words are cheaper than stones in the street; but it -will be remembered that on one occasion, particularly, he devoted much -time, and labour, and property, and influence, by which he encouraged -the committee to send over ship-loads of necessary food to keep the poor -Irish alive from famine. - -Mr. I. was born at Ringwood, in Hampshire, May 22nd, 1773. It appears, -from the interesting narrative before us, that he lived in ignorance and -unbelief till he was 18 years old. Mr. Thomas Williams,[A] in the -presence of his two maternal aunts, said to him one day, "Young man, do -you know any thing of these things?" With an honest promptitude, by -which his whole life was characterized, he unhesitatingly replied, "I -know nothing at all about them." But the arrow had gone deep into his -heart; and nothing but the balm of Gilead could save him. Subsequently -he derived much benefit from Elisha Cole's popular book on Divine -Sovereignty, and from a sermon delivered by Dr. Steadman. He was -baptized at Wimborne, September 16th, 1790, by the late Rev. John -Saffery. In the following year he removed to Lymington, and derived much -instruction from the Rev. James Barnett, who still survives, and is in -communion with the church at Eagle Street. - - [Footnote A: Afterwards an Independent Minister, at Bradford.] - -He came first to London in April, 1793, and communed with the church in -Keppel Street, then under the pastoral care of the Rev. J. Martin. -Occasionally, also, he heard Mr. Swain at his Lord's-day evening -lecture, in Devonshire Square. - - "In taking the coach by which he was to depart, he silently said, 'I - will never see this London again.' But the words of the prophet are - greatly to be preferred: 'O Lord, I know that the way of man is not - in himself; it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.'" p. - 34. - -In 1794, he removed to Portsea, and was married July 7th, 1795. By this -marriage he had two sons, and four daughters: one son and one daughter -survive to lament the loss of their father. Early in 1803, when nearly -thirty years of age, he was encouraged to preach by the church at -Portsea, to which he and his wife were united, under the care of Joseph -Horsey and Daniel Miall, who were co-pastors. Relinquishing secular -business, in September, 1803, he removed, with his wife and two -children, to Wallingford, and became assistant to Mr. Lovegrove. Having -occupied the station at Wallingford nearly twelve months, he was invited -to Eagle Street, in consequence of the resignation of the late Rev. -William Smith. In July, 1804, he removed to that same London of which, -at an early period, he had thought so lightly; and there the remaining -half of his life was happily, honourably, and usefully spent. He died -February 8th, 1834. But why should we further pursue the narrative? From -the date of his settlement in London, he was "an epistle of Christ, -known and read of all men." - -The narrative is full of incidents, with which are interspersed many -most judicious reflections; and in the "Conclusion" we have a correct -and complete delineation of Mr. I.'s character. We are deliberately of -opinion that it could not have been intrusted to better hands than those -of his esteemed colleague in the gratuitous secretaryship of the Irish -Institution, who has executed his task in a very pleasing and edifying -manner, with great delicacy and fidelity; much to the credit of his own -piety, judgment, and taste. We are happy to add that the work is very -neatly got up, very correctly printed, and ornamented with a good -likeness of our deceased brother. - -Mr. I.'s ministry was greatly blessed from on high. The congregation was -never before so large, new members were added continually, and the place -of worship was considerably enlarged. - - "From the records of the church it appears that during his pastorate - more than eight hundred were added to its fellowship. Twenty young - men were encouraged to give themselves to the work of the Christian - ministry, four of whom received missionary appointments, and two are - at this time in Ireland, zealously exerting themselves in the - service of the Baptist Irish Society." p. 314. - -And, in a letter dated in 1826, Mr. I. says, "The church now consists of -more than 470 members." p. 192. - -Of the great labour of his life, "The History of the English Baptists," -in four large volumes, 8vo., we may venture to predict that it will be -far more in demand before this century closes than it is now. The -author, we believe, never received any thing like compensation while he -lived; he will be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. Mr. I. -believed, as did also the late Rev. James Dore, that when a man ceases -to be a strict Baptist, there is no resting-place for his feet till he -finds himself a strict papist. - -But it cannot be justly maintained that our zealous brother shut himself -up within the narrow precincts of his own denomination. So far from it -that he had free and open communion with Christians of almost every -name. Soon after he came to London, he was elected a member of the -committee of the Religious Tract Society; and at the hospitable rooms of -Messrs. Hardcastle and Reyner, Old Swan Stairs, near London Bridge, he -cheerfully mingled with Churchmen, Dissenters, and Methodists, of every -shade and every grade; all agreeing, however, to insist upon the leading -doctrines of the gospel in all their publications. He was not, it is -true, in the habit of going "to the house of God in company" with Mr. -Taylor, the old Presbyterian Minister of Carter Lane, Doctors' Commons; -nor with Dr. Winter, the Congregationalist; nor with Richard Philips, of -the Society of "Friends;" nor with Mr. Butterworth, nor Dr. Adam Clarke, -of the Methodist connexion; but he often "took sweet counsel" with one -or another of these eminent persons; and with these more frequently than -with many others, because they were among his nearest neighbours while -his residence was in Harpur Street; nor was there among them all a more -resolute and determined advocate in the great cause of civil and -religious freedom, or in any of the pious and charitable institutions -which beautify and bless our native land. - -The excellent volume before us will show that our beloved brother, when -most strenuously pleading for liberty, was quite alive to the claims of -all lawful authority. He was for "laws and liberties combined," nor ever -gave countenance to the daring and presumptuous schemes of any wild and -unprincipled demagogues in this or in the sister island. His political -creed, he has often been heard to say, was built upon the revolution of -1688, and the "Act of Settlement." He knew as well as any man what the -House of Brunswick owes to the Protestant Dissenters; and what the -Protestant Dissenters owe to the House of Brunswick. Let his printed -funeral sermon for the Princess Charlotte, and another for the duke of -Kent, and another for George the Third, be lasting monuments of the -ardent and affectionate loyalty which he himself so deeply felt, and -which he was assiduous to cherish in the ever-widening circle of his -acquaintance. - -Many of his constant hearers must have been aware that their pastor's -heart and house were open to ministers and other friends from all parts -of England; to many from Wales, Scotland, and Ireland; and that his -correspondence with North America was frequent. But very few of them -probably could ever guess at the number of private applications that -were made to him by letter for his advice and assistance. No man was -more public; and yet, by early rising, and still more by a strong desire -to be useful, he had formed himself to habits of promptitude and -facility in the dispatch of business, that to ordinary minds were truly -surprising. Always alive and awake, he knew every thing that was done in -_London_ to promote the cause of Christ, or to hinder it. Enjoying the -confidence, and the occasional visits, of such men as Saffery and -Steadman, and Fuller and Hinton, and Kingborn and others, he was no -stranger to whatever occurred in the _country_. - -May the amiable young pastor who succeeds, with all his brethren in -office, and every other member of the much-favoured church in Eagle -Street, long continue to flourish under the smiles of the Great Head of -the church, without whose gracious influence nothing is strong, nothing -is holy! - -We might have added that Mr. Pritchard has appended to the Memoir a few -abbreviated sermons of our lamented friend, which, no doubt, will be -often read by those who heard them; and from which strangers may learn -something of the spirit and style of the minister at Eagle Street, in -his ordinary pulpit exercises on the Lord's-day, and on week-days. - -If it be said, "Mr. Ivimey was sometimes wrong in temper, or wrong in -his measures," the answer is, "This may be easily said, and justly, of -every good man that breathes, who is in active life." - -But, after making every concession that could be extorted from candour -and truth by the most jealous and jaundiced prejudice, we need not fear -to assert that much, very much, will remain, to excite admiration, and -gratitude to the great Author of all good, in his sincerity, clear as -crystal to the bottom; in his unquenchable zeal for the glory of God, -and the best interests of mankind; in the labour, the energy, and -unfainting perseverance with which he pursued his object; in the noble -disinterestedness which he evinced on all occasions;--and these, all -will admit, were the most prominent features of his character. - -If this work meets with only half the attention it deserves, it will be -extensively read in this country and in America; and the zeal displayed -in the full-length portrait of "a good minister of Jesus Christ," will -provoke very many. - -We had marked several striking passages for quotation; but, on -reconsidering the matter, deem it best to recommend the whole to all -those of our readers who have not already seen it. - - * * * * * - - _Scripture Views of the Heavenly World._ By =J. Edmondson=, A.M. - _pp._ 260.--Mason. - -This work is written in a very serious, unpretending manner; and if it -do not greatly augment our knowledge of heaven, either as a place or a -state, yet it supplies such varied and valuable elements of thought, and -exhibits so much to enkindle ardent desire, that, as a volume of piety, -it deserves to rank high. We think, indeed, it is scarcely possible that -any one, whose affections are in any degree set upon the things which -are above, should read it without deriving considerable advantage. On -the sublime subject of heaven, the venerable author (for so we -understand we may denominate him) mentions twenty views:--"There is a -Heavenly World--Scripture Names of Heaven--God is present in Heaven--The -Presence of Jesus in Heaven--No Sufferings in Heaven--No Death in -Heaven--No Night in Heaven--No War in Heaven--Heaven is a holy -Place--Heaven is a happy Place--Heaven is a glorious Place--Happy -Employment in Heaven--Extensive Knowledge in Heaven--We shall know each -other there--Many Ranks and Orders in Glory--The Religion of Heaven is -Love--The Resurrection Body in Heaven--The Pleasures of Heaven are -pure--The Wicked are shut out of Heaven--Heaven is eternal." - -The preface contains some succinct and sensible observations on the -immortality of the soul. Among others, the following occurs:-- - - "Ideas of good and evil, right and wrong, are planted in the human - heart. And there is in good men, what might be in all, a continual - cleaving and approximation to the Deity. When sin is committed, it - is followed by a sense of guilt and a fear of punishment, except in - those hardened sinners who have debased themselves by a long course - of disobedience. All these principles, when carefully cultivated, - are accompanied with ardent longings after immortality; and they - prove that man is connected with a higher order of beings than those - who are around him here, and that he is designed for a higher state - than that in which he now stands. For we perceive nothing of this - kind among the inferior creatures of our world. They are not, nor - ever will be, capable of knowing moral good and evil, much less of - knowing the God who made them. And will man, with his superior - powers, die for ever?" - -Without pledging ourselves for the correctness of every sentiment or -sentence in the pages of this useful work, we would earnestly recommend -it to the attention of our readers generally. - - * * * * * - - _Two Years' Residence in the New Settlements of Ohio, North America; - with Directions to Emigrants._ By =D. Griffiths=, Jun. pp. - 197.--Westley and Davis. - -The information and advice contained in this small volume must be very -valuable to those, especially, who contemplate a transition to Ohio, -with the intention of making it the place of their permanent abode. The -worthy author appears to have been a very diligent observer of men and -things during his short sojourn in the new world, and to have faithfully -recorded the result of his observations. Reason and experience unite to -testify that, in removing from place to place, little can be calculated -upon besides an exchange of one class of difficulties for another; and -in many more instances than are disclosed, it is highly probable that, -could the former be resumed, it would be thankfully accepted. Such, at -least, has been our impression from all the accounts we have yet read of -emigrants and emigration. For the edification of our readers we give the -following extract:-- - - "It may surprise an Englishman, if he be unacquainted with the - American character, that farmers, who were well off in New England, - should leave a comfortable home for the wild woods of Ohio. The best - explanation of this fact may be furnished, perhaps, by a comparison - of the English and American character, given in an American - publication, called 'The Biblical Repository,' although penned for - another purpose. 'This is connected, no doubt, with a great feature - of European character, which at once strikes Americans, that all - ranks and classes there have a far _greater enjoyment of the - present_ than ourselves. Our national character, so far as we have - one, consists in a spirit of enterprise, excited by the desire of - improving our condition. It may be shortly styled a _love of - gain_--gain, not only of wealth, but also of reputation, of comfort, - of happiness; gain of all that is supposed to be desirable. Our - enjoyment consists more in striving after this gain, in - anticipations and in the very act of acquiring; theirs, in - possession and quiet fruition.' Local attachments, domestic comfort, - and almost every kind of present temporal happiness, in the English - sense of the term, give way to the love of gain. Unquestionably, - this was the principle which led many of the New Englanders to Ohio; - and certainly the organ of acquisitiveness must be very prominent in - the Yankee cranium, for I never met with a farmer there, however - long he had been settled, or however comfortably, but would, from - this same love of gain, sell out, and move away." p. 53. - -More than eighty pages of this volume are devoted to the subjects of -"Temperance Societies," and "Religious Revivals:" these should certainly -obtain close attention from the reader. Concerning the latter there -will, no doubt, still be much difference of opinion; yet, if it be -indulged with candour, and expressed with affection, it may be rather -beneficial than injurious. - - * * * * * - - _Twenty Sermons._ By the late Rev. =W. Howels=, Minister of Long - Acre Episcopal Chapel. pp. 440.--Shaw. - -It is to be lamented that the reputation of the deceased so often -suffers from the defective prudence of the surviving. We have no doubt -that these sermons were delivered from the pulpit by the respected -individual whose name they bear, and that, by those who knew and valued -him as a preacher, they may be read with pensive pleasure and real -advantage. But we have also no doubt that, could Mr. Howels have been -consulted, he would have refused his consent to their publication, till -they had been submitted to his careful and severe revision. That they -contain many admirable sentiments and sentences, we readily admit; but, -unhappily, some of the most striking and valuable paragraphs are -seriously injured by rash and inconsiderate expressions, which an -extemporaneous and energetic speaker, in the fervour of oral -communication, may be induced to utter, but through which, were he -preparing his discourses for the press, and therefore for cooler -inspection, his pen would be unsparingly drawn. Without having said thus -much, we could neither have discharged our duty to ourselves nor our -readers; but with such cautionary intimation we can cordially commend -them to their perusal. - - * * * * * - - _The Domestic Harp._ By =David Ives=. pp. 80.--Baynes. - -The worthy author of this small neat publication says, "A few of these -pieces have appeared before, in a periodical, called 'The Christian's -Pocket Magazine.'" He remarks, also, in his short preface, "No glossary -will here be required, but one member of a Christian family may safely -read them to another with the certainty at least of being understood; -and, the author feels a satisfaction in adding, without the danger of -offending the most sacred affection." The reader of these verses will -find that, while the preceding commendation is fully sustained, the -author might have gone even further. But as he has not, we will. These -poetical effusions are not only plain and pious, they are sensible and -instructive; and though they may not exactly range with the more lofty -efforts of poetic genius, yet they contain passages and pieces which -would not suffer by comparison with many which might be referred to in -more splendid volumes, the product of illustrious names. The following -specimen is selected, not on account of its superiority, but because it -best suits our space. - - - LINES FOR AN ALBUM. - - "When thinking on the ways of man, - This little rule did rise,-- - That he who lives without a plan, - Will die without a prize. - - Reflection still to those who hear - This further guide hath given,-- - That the best plan is godly fear, - And the best prize is heaven." - - * * * * * - - _The Sacred Classics. Expositions on the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, - and the Ten Commandments; with Two Discourses on Matthew xxii. - 37-39, and Hebrews iii. 10. To which are added Expository Lectures - on Psalm xxxix._ By =Robert Leighton=, D.D., Archbishop of Glasgow. - With an Introductory Essay, by =John Pye Smith=, D.D., pp. 292. - Hatchard. - -The distinguished names inscribed on the title-page of this volume of -the "Sacred Classics" cannot be rendered more eminent by our -commendation. The praise both of the deceased and the surviving is in -all our churches; and their works, we doubt not, will continue to edify -and adorn the human mind from generation to generation. - - - BRIEF NOTICES OF RECENT PUBLICATIONS. - -_The Works of William Cowper, his Life and Letters, by William Hayley, -Esq., now first completed by the Introduction of Cowper's Private -Correspondence; Edited by the Rev. T. S. Grimshawe, A.M., Rector of -Burton, Northamptonshire, and Vicar of Biddenham, Bedfordshire; Author -of the Life of the Rev. Legh Richmond. Saunders and Otley._--We have -received the early volumes of this admirable publication. The manner in -which it is brought out is highly creditable to all the parties -concerned in the undertaking; and we have no doubt of its being in very -extensive demand by readers of almost every description. It is our -purpose to watch its progress, and, at the close, to present our readers -with a more enlarged account of its peculiar claims to their attention. - -_The Posthumous Letters of the Rev. Rabshakeh Gathercoal, late Vicar of -Tuddington; now first published, with Explanatory Notes, and dedicated -to the Lord Bishop of London. p. 288. Westley._--There are many passages -in these letters which, in the keenness of their satire, and the -pungency of their wit, cannot be exceeded by any thing in the writings -of Butler, South, or Swift; with this further commendation, that their -edge and point are directed exclusively against error and arrogance. On -the subject of dissent we have seen no recent publication which can be -compared with this in clearness, copiousness, and power; combining so -many important facts of history with so much of interesting and -practical influence. In the presence of such a writer the advocates of -superstition and intolerance must quail; but the admirers of the -uncorrupted Christianity of the New Testament, of every denomination, -will hail him, in this labour of his hands, as the intrepid friend of -freedom and religion. - -After all, we are praying and anxiously looking for a period, when works -of this description shall have become obsolete; when ignorance shall be -entirely dissipated, and the "true light" universally shine: for the -knowledge of the Lord shall have covered the earth, as the waters cover -the sea; and man shall no longer say to his neighbour, Know ye the Lord: -for then, all shall know him, from the least to the greatest. - -_The Great Case of Tithes truly stated, clearly opened, and fully -resolved. By Anthony Pearson, a Justice of Peace in Westmoreland, in the -time of the Commonwealth. Harvey and Darton._--This very cheap and -seasonable tract is No. 63, and is printed for the Tract Association of -the Society of Friends. It cannot fail to excite attention. - -_Suggestions on National Education, with a View to the Advantage, not -only of the Poor, but of all Classes of Society. By John Smith, Lecturer -on Education, Liverpool. Simpkin and Marshall._--This very sensible -writer maintains that Government ought to do that which no individual -has power to do, namely, to show the public what education really is, -and the best modes of carrying it forward--that the teachers of the -millions have yet to be created. He urges the necessity, the -practicability, and the benefit of his plan. We hope ere long this great -subject will have a free, full, and fair discussion in the House of -Commons. - -_Reasons for Dissenting from the Church of England; showing that the -Ancient Jewish Theocracy is no Authority for an Ecclesiastical -Establishment, &c. &c. By a Country Farmer and Minister of God's Word -and Ordinances. Simpkin and Marshall_--Though we dissent from this -Dissenter in various particulars, we think every reader will see that -the "Country Farmer" is quite an overmatch for the clergyman who paid -him a visit. - -_The Life of the Rev. Jean Frederic Nardin, Pastor of the Church at -Blamont: Translated from the French. By the Rev. Robert Blessley. Ward -and Co._--We have perused this little tract with the liveliest interest; -and cordially thank Mr. Blessley for translating, and Mr. T. Lewis for -recommending it. It contains an excellent example for pious young men; -and especially for those of them who are students in divinity, pastors, -itinerant preachers, and missionaries. - -_The Spirit of Holiness: Four Sermons. By James Harrington Evans, -Minister of John Street Chapel. pp. 168. Griffiths._--These plain, -evangelical sermons are entitled to serious perusal. We think them well -calculated to instruct, to reprove, and to console. - -_Memoir of the Rev. Basil Woodd, M.A. By the Rev. S. C. Wilks, M.A._--An -excellent Memoir, published by the Religious Tract Society. - -_Puritan Farm; or Old Ways kept up in New Times. By a Puritan Family. -Ward and Co._--A very entertaining little work. We hope it will be -continued. The "spoundings" of the female labourer on the burial of -Christ are charming, and the character of the great Dr. Owen is -developed with much judgment and taste. - -_A Manual of English Grammar, Philosophical and Practical, &c. &c. By -the Rev. J. M. McCullock, A.M., Minister of Kelsoe. Second Edition, -revised. Simpkin and Marshall._--We are glad to see a reprint of this -excellent "Manual," the first edition of which we recommended to the -public not many months since. - -_Memoirs of a Sergeant, late in the Forty-third Light Infantry Regiment, -previously to and during the Peninsular War; including an Account of his -Conversion from Popery to the Protestant Religion. pp. 278._ Mason.--Of -its kind, this is certainly a very respectable work; but the sieges, and -battles, and wounded, and slain, are so many, that it was quite a relief -to arrive at the end of the terrible detail. Perhaps some would choose -to call it interesting; and we do not mean to say that there are not -connexions in which it may be properly so contemplated. The pious -reader, however, cannot fail to have his mind so deeply affected, as his -eye glances over these pages, by the consideration of that which is the -cause of war, and of every other calamity which has desolated the earth, -as greatly to qualify his gratification arising from martial sounds, -glittering arms, or military evolutions. - -Towards the close of the volume there are some observations which -deserve attention from the members of the Peace Society; and all serious -persons will read with pleasure the author's account of his conversion. -We hope he may live long to fight the good fight of faith, and finally -die more than a conqueror. - -_Essay on the Habitual Exercise of Love to God, considered as a -Preparation for Heaven. By Joseph John Gurney. pp. 165. Seeley & Co._ No -one whose mind is under a sacred influence, can rise from the perusal of -these pages without a consciousness of having been admitted into -privileged society. The principles, spirit, and tendency of this work, -are eminently important. Were they but permitted to exercise that -practical dominion over the judgment and conduct of men generally, to -which they are fully entitled, a change as marvellous as beneficial -would be the result; in the evidence of which its divine nature and -origin would be abundantly manifested. The work is divided into the -following sections:--"General Remarks on Meetness for the Heavenly -State--On the Contemplation of God in Nature and Providence--On the -Contemplation of God in Redemption; the Father, the Son, the Spirit--On -Communion with God--On Submission to the Will of God, and Conformity to -his Attributes--On Love towards Man--Conclusion." Our sincere wish is -that this work may obtain a very extensive circulation. - -_Helen of Coquetdale, or the Fair Bondager; a Tale, in two Cantos: with -a few other Fragments, in Verse. By a late Fellow of Oriel College, -Oxford. pp. 140. Oliphant._--The principal article in this small volume -contains many pious and some excellent passages; yet, as a whole, we -fear it is not destined to be a favourite. We scarcely know what to say -as to public taste, in relation to poetry, in the present day, except -that we are apprehensive it is too refined to be attracted with the -versification, &c. of "Helen of Coquetdale." We were ourselves much more -favourably impressed with two or three of the minor pieces. - -_Illustrations of the Bible, &c. Part 12. Churton._--The continuation of -these admirable engravings is entitled to, and we hope is receiving, -enlarged public attention and support. The following are the -illustrations contained in the twelfth part: "Belshazzar's Feast--The -peaceable Kingdom--Esther kissing the Sceptre--Death of -Absalom--Solomon's Charge--The Death of Sampson--Jonah cast into the -Sea--Hezekiah beholding the Sun-dial." - -_1. Fruits and Flowers. By the Author of the "Wheatsheaf." pp. 212. -Darton._ - -_2. The Garden. By the Compiler of "Fruits and Flowers," and the -"Wheatsheaf." pp. 263. Darton._--These elegant little volumes cannot but -be highly acceptable, especially to our pious young readers; they -contain such a selection of prose and verse, presented in a form so -attractive, that we may fairly presume upon their becoming favourites to -a very great extent. - -_Sober Views of the Millennium. By the Rev. Thomas Jones, of Creaton, -Northamptonshire. Seeley and Burnside._--This little work answers to its -title in a very great degree. Let the Millennarians be induced soberly -to read and consider its contents. - -_The Christian Journal. Conducted by Members of the Relief Church._--No. -27, for March last, contains a Review of Mr. Anderson's Funeral Sermon -for Dr. Carey, and several other highly interesting articles. - - - OBITUARY. - - MR. H. H. FREEMAN - -Henry Hawkins Freeman was born at South Sydenham, in Devonshire, in the -year 1767, where he resided under the parental roof until he attained -the age of sixteen, when he was placed as an apprentice to a -ship-builder at Plymouth, whom he faithfully served; during which time -he occasionally, with worldly companions, sought pleasure on the -Lord's-day; but has declared he found no gratification therein: but on -the contrary, his conscience witnessed against him when so engaged, and -left him miserable. His cousin, Mr. Henry Hawkins, Baptist minister of -Stroud, Gloucestershire, then residing at Plymouth, exhorted him to -attend the means of grace, and seek the salvation of his soul. While -attending the Baptist chapel, How's Lane, under the pastoral care of the -late Philip Gibbs (for whom he cherished a strong affection), the Lord -was pleased to meet with him. The sermon blessed to his conversion was -from Numb. xxiii. part of the 10th verse: "Let me die the death of the -righteous," &c. The observation of the preacher, that unless he lived -the life, he could not die the death, of the righteous, fastened upon -his mind. He felt he was a sinner before God, and was led to cry for -mercy, which he obtained through Christ. He united himself to the people -of God, and, through divine grace, was enabled to walk consistently, so -that the enemies of religion have acknowledged him to be a good man. He -was a friend to peace, and possessed a meek and quiet spirit. For many -years he filled the office of a deacon. In 1820, he was removed by -Providence to Honduras; and during his stay there, it may be said of -him, "He was a light in a dark place." He felt much pleasure in -directing the negroes to the Lamb of God; and, although for four months -at a time, in the interior of the country, and with no companions but -the sons of Africa and his Bible, he was quite happy, and declared that -"the word of the Lord was precious to him in those days." - -Towards the end of 1822 he returned to England, and united himself with -the Baptist church in Little Prescot Street, London. In the kind -affections of many of its members he still lives. He often rejoiced in -spirit that God had called nearly all his children, and made them -partakers with himself of like precious faith. - -The Lord was pleased to remove by death, July 16, 1833, the partner of -his life, after a union of thirty-seven years, which he severely felt; -from which period he rapidly declined. He was not fond of speaking of -himself; but feeling a lively sense of love to his Redeemer, he was -constrained to speak of it, and would often say he could appeal to his -Saviour as Peter did, "Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that -I love thee." About a month before his decease, he observed to a -minister, "Though the earthly house of this my tabernacle be dissolved, -I have a building of God," &c. - -He was seized with epileptic fits on Tuesday, August 26, 1834, while on -a visit to his daughter at Aylesbury. After the first fit, he became -sensible for a few minutes, when a pious friend, sitting at his -bed-side, asked him if he was happy. To which he replied, "Yes." The -friend expressed a hope that the gospel, which had been his support -through life, would be his comfort in his extremity. To which he -emphatically returned the same answer. On being asked if he would give -up his hope for ten thousand worlds, he replied, "No, Sir." On referring -to a sermon he had heard on the Sabbath previous, the good man said, -"You know Christ is an ever-present Friend. He will not leave you now. I -hope you will still look to him." He said, "There is no other refuge." -These were his last words. A return of the fits came on; and, after -lying until Thursday morning, the 28th, at 5 o'clock he fell asleep in -Jesus, to wake no more until the morning of the resurrection. - -He was removed to London, and interred in a vault under Wycliffe Chapel, -September 2nd, and his funeral sermon was preached by Mr. Stovel the -following Sabbath, from the portion of sacred writ blessed to his -conversion. - - - RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE. - - * * * * * - - FOREIGN. - - CANADA. - - _Extract of a Letter from Mr. John Edwards. - Clarence, Jan. 5, 1835._ - -In alluding to the work of grace in Breadalbane referred to in Mr. -Fraser's letter, inserted in April number, he says: "Since (it began) -the work has been progressing in a manner quite unprecedented in these -parts. From August to November nine persons who had been in a -backsliding state were restored, and eight new converts were baptized -and added to the church. During last month (December) forty-one have -also been baptized, making a total of fifty-eight, added since August. I -left the settlement last Friday, when Mr. Fraser assured me there were -twenty-two, in addition to the above number, whom he had good reason to -believe were converted characters; besides a number under convictions. -Among the subjects of this work is the man of grey hairs nearly eighty -years of age, and the child of thirteen, and many younger, under deep -convictions. The most astonishing feature in this work of grace appears -amongst the youth at school. There are more than forty children -attending it, and instead of vanity and trifling, sedateness and -seriousness now mark their behaviour. When spoken to of divine things, -they are all attention, and so eager to be instructed, that it is with -difficulty they can be prevailed on to leave school. Mr. F. told me, -that when passing the school one evening at ten o'clock, he found a -number of the boys holding a religious meeting; it was the second time -they had met for this purpose, unknown to any body. He now devotes one -evening of the week to their peculiar benefit. He farther assured me, -that he was satisfied six of these dear youths had experienced a change -of mind, and nearly all the scholars seem deeply concerned for the -salvation of their souls. So general has been the awakening, that very -few of the hearers remain unconcerned about their souls. - -Referring to the means of this awakening, he says,--"They set apart a -day for fasting and prayer: they humbled themselves before God, and he -was entreated of them. In the month of November one of their number went -to Montreal, and told our brother the state of things. He immediately -wrote to a devoted and worthy brother, who is pastor of the Baptist -church at Fort Covington, New York (near the boundary line). They met, -the following week, at Breadalbane, and spent four days faithfully and -affectionately stating the truth. All secular affairs were laid aside, -and one concern occupied the attention of old and young, which was the -"one thing needful." - -Of several interesting incidents connected with this work, I will -mention one. Mr. Gilmore, on his way to the settlement, called on a -pious lady, who lives fourteen miles from it, and told her of the -intended meeting. Her servant is the daughter of an Irish Catholic, who -lives at Breadalbane. The lady told her she must go to the meeting; and -directed her to ask permission for her sister, who lives in a place of -service adjoining, to accompany her. Leave being granted, the lady took -the girls into her room, and prayed for them most earnestly, that the -means of grace they were about to enjoy might be blessed to their -conversion. They attended during the meeting, and on going home from one -of the services they were accompanied by one of their former associates, -who had been lately converted; on their way she pressed on their minds, -with much earnestness, the truths they had been hearing; and before -parting with them, took them a little off the road, kneeled down on the -snow, and prayed fervently for their conversion. This, to them, was an -additional proof of the reality of the solemn truths they had just -heard. Before leaving the settlement, they called on Mr. F., and told -him the state of their minds, and he believes they returned to their -places converted characters. - - * * * * * - - +DOMESTIC.+ - - PUBLIC MEETINGS. - - WESLEYAN METHODIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY. - -The annual meeting of this Society was held on Monday, May 4th, in -Exeter Hall. John Hardy, Esq., M.P., in the Chair. - -The business of the day was opened, with singing and prayer, by the Rev. -J. Taylor, Chairman of the Conference. - -The hall was crowded to excess, and hundreds sought admission in vain. - -The Rev. Dr. Bunting read the Report, which, though described as an -abstract, was of very great length. It commenced by stating that the -society had twenty-four missionaries and six scripture-readers in -Ireland. They had established schools, at which 7,000 children were -receiving daily instruction, many Roman Catholic families preferring to -send their children there rather than to schools of their own -persuasion. In Sweden, much good has been achieved, and much more might -reasonably be expected, as schools had been established. A society had -also been founded for the purpose of opposing the doctrine of the -heathen; this society had received the Royal sanction, as well as the -support of the principal Bishops, who employed a Wesleyan Missionary as -their Secretary. In Germany also much progress had been made. There was -one society, consisting of 395 persons, and many others were in a state -of probation. In France also the cause of true Christianity was rapidly -advancing. Last year there was in one district a Wesleyan Society -consisting of 268 members, but this year it had increased to 464 -persons, of whom only 70 were English. In Paris seven schools had been -established, and there was an ample opening for five more. There was -also in Paris an Auxiliary Society, by whom 25,000 French tracts have -been circulated, in addition to which 400_l._ had been collected there. -In Spain also the circulation of the Scriptures was making considerable -progress. At Gibraltar a chapel has been built on ground furnished by -Government, and was fully attended by the military. A school was -likewise established, at which 30 children attended daily. The -missionary in Spain wrote 35 letters to the booksellers and others of -the principal towns, calling upon them to become venders of the Holy -Scriptures on commission. One bookseller replied that he should feel -honoured by executing such a commission, not only in his own town, but -on any part of the Peninsula. The missionary having travelled into -Spain, described the moral condition of the great mass of the people as -most deplorable, the light of the Scriptures being altogether hid from -them. In Seville there were 90,000 Roman Catholics, 70,000 of whom -attended neither mass nor confession. Many of these had fallen back upon -infidelity and free-thinking as a refuge from the mummeries of popery. -One Spanish prelate had distributed 3,000 Spanish Bibles in his -district, observing that the battle was not now against Luther or -Calvin, but against Antichrist. Protestants and Catholics, he said, had -an equal hope of salvation, as they both professed the essential -doctrines of Christianity. At Malta, the society was progressing, but at -Alexandria the missionary was withdrawn for the present, it being quite -hopeless for one person to make any progress, particularly when the -ravages making by the plague were taken into consideration. In the South -Seas, particularly in New Zealand and the Friendly Islands, the -missionaries had made the most astonishing approaches to the general -establishment of Christianity. Much good had also been effected both in -Southern and Western Africa, and the West Indies; in the island of -Ceylon they had 10 missionaries, and the Scriptures were translated and -circulated, and schools were established at which 4,000 children were -receiving daily instruction. The prejudices of the people had been -boldly met, and idolatry had been shaken to its foundation. In the West -Indies they had 76 missionaries, but it was hoped they would be -increased to 100, for whose labours there was an ample field. They were -preaching God's holy word to 800,000 of their fellow-creatures just -emancipated from that sin and shame and curse of the country--slavery. - -After some details, the Report went on to say, there were 260 -missionaries divided between 170 missionary stations. There were 48,304 -members, and 37,965 children were educated by the body. The amount of -the year's revenue was 53,437_l._ 15_s._ 2_d._, being an increase on the -former year to the amount of 1,204_l._ 8_s._ 2_d._ This did not include -the splendid legacy of Horatio Cock, of Colchester, which was one-eighth -of his whole fortune, amounting to 5,274_l._; this, with special -contributions, raised the year's revenue to 60,865_l._ 15_s._ but the -average would be about 54,000_l._ - -Lord Mountsandford, Sir Andrew Agnew, Bart., the Rev. J. Clayton, the -Rev. Theodore Drury (Vicar of Keighley), the Rev. J. Dixon (of -Liverpool), the Rev. Dr. Codman, (one of the Deputation from America), -the Rev. Professor Tolock (of Berlin), the Rev. Mr. Williams (a -missionary from the South Seas), the Rev. Dr. Humphry (President of -Amherst College, in the United States), the Rev. W. Reilly (of Dublin), -the Rev. R. Newton (who was loudly applauded), Henry Pownall, Esq., W. -G. Scarth (of Leeds), Thomas Palmer, Esq., the Rev. John McLean, the -Rev. R. Alder, and the Rev. M. Wilson, addressed the meeting, which -lasted from 11 until a quarter past 5 o'clock: after which thanks were -voted to the Chairman. - - * * * * * - - CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION SOCIETY. - -The subscribers and friends to this Institution held their tenth -anniversary at Finsbury chapel, on Tuesday, the 5th of May. Long before -the time appointed for taking the chair, this spacious building was -crowded by a most respectable audience. - -At six o'clock the Earl of Chichester took the chair, and the services -were commenced by praise and prayer. - -The Secretary read the Report, from which it appeared that, during the -past year, 566 copies of the Holy Scriptures had been circulated, 1662 -cases of distress had been relieved, and 2976 children had been induced -to attend various schools. At the present time there were 75 -Associations, having 1630 visitors, attending 40,666 families, and -holding 91 prayer-meetings. To supply the increasing appetite for -religious and moral books apparent in the lower classes, the Committee -had provided a series of Loan Libraries. There were now fifty such -libraries, each containing fifty volumes. Several interesting facts, -showing the benefit which had resulted from local prayer-meetings, the -loan of tracts, and open-air preaching, were adduced. The mission to -resident foreigners, announced at the last meeting, and conducted by Dr. -Giustiniani, had been attended with the most salutary benefit. Repeated -attempts had recently been made, with considerable encouragement, to -visit the jails and poor-houses. Supplies of tracts and other -publications had been granted to several country Associations. - -Thomas Challis, Esq., then stood forward and presented his accounts as -Treasurer, from which it appeared, that the balance due to the Treasurer -at the last Anniversary was £126 2s. 9d.; the total receipts during the -past year amounted to £1,041 19s. 4d.; the expenditure to £1,024 0s. -1d.; leaving the balance now due to the Treasurer £108 3s. 6d. - -The Rev. J. Leifchild, T. Binney, J. Burnet, C. Stovel, J. Williams, T. -Morell, J. Blackburn; also C. Lushington, Esq., M.P., and H. Dunn, Esq., -in animating and appropriate speeches urged the claims of this Society -on the attention of the Meeting. - - * * * * * - - ECCLESIASTICAL KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY. - -The sixth anniversary of the Society for promoting Ecclesiastical -Knowledge was held in Finsbury chapel, Moorfields, on Wednesday evening, -the 6th of May. Dr. Brown was in the chair. - -After prayer by the Rev. A. Fletcher, and some introductory remarks by -the Chairman, the Rev. Dr. Bennett read a report, which consisted -chiefly of an exposition and defence of the principles and operations of -the Society. It excited deep interest, and drew forth repeated -expressions of applause. - -The receipts by subscriptions, donations, and collections, amounted to -£180 4s. 6d.; and the sale of books, to Dec. 31, 1834, amounted to £128 -11s. 8d. The disbursements were, printing, publication, paper, and -copy-rights, £254 2s. 7d.; postages, advertisements, books for review, -&c., £26 4s. 5d.; commission and advertisements for publications, £28 -8s. 8d.; balance in hand, £3 8s. 10d. Their new monthly publication, =The -Ecclesiastical Journal=, had more than paid its expenses, and the Society -was not in arrears, either to printers, or to other tradesmen. The only -arrear was the remuneration which, in honour, was due to those who had -furnished important communications. - -The Rev. C. Stovel, T. Scales, of Leeds, Mr. Davis, Blackfriars; also -Mr. Brown, of Wareham, D. Wire, Esq., H. Thompson, Esq., B. Hanbury, -Esq., G. Hadfield, of Manchester, and A. Pellatt, Esq., severally -defended the principles of the Society, and showed the necessity for its -existence. - - * * * * * - - BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. - -The thirty-first Anniversary Meeting of this Society was held on -Wednesday, the 6th of May, at the great room of Exeter Hall, and was -more numerously attended than any meeting since the formation of the -Society. Long before the chair was taken, notwithstanding the -unfavourable state of the weather in the morning, every part of the -hall, save a few seats reserved on the platform, was so closely -occupied, as in many instances to be inconvenient to the parties; but -even with that inconvenient pressure, there was not sufficient room for -all who claimed admittance. Under these circumstances it was determined -that the lower room should be opened for those who could not gain -admission into the greater, and that after the Report had been read to -the large meeting, it should be taken down and read in the lower room, -where the Treasurer of the Society, John Thornton, Esq., had consented -to take the chair. Several distinguished supporters of the Society -kindly acceded to the suggestions made to them, that they should deliver -their addresses to the meeting in the lower room. Amongst these were the -Hon. and Rev. Baptist Noel, Rev. C. Daley, Rev. G. Clayton, and the -Rev. Dr. Morison. - -At eleven o'clock Lord Bexley, the President of the Society, came on the -platform. His Lordship was accompanied on the platform by the Marquis -Cholmondeley, the Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, Lord Lorton, Lord -Mountsandford, Lord Teignmouth, Rt. Rev. the Bp. of Ohio, the Rev. -Archdeacon Corrie, the Rev. J. W. Cunningham, Mr. Plumptre, M.P., Mr. -Hardy, M.P., Mr. Lushington, M.P., and many other distinguished -supporters of the Society. - -The Secretary, the Rev. A. Brandram, read the Report, which gave -statements and extracts from the communications of correspondents in -various parts of the world, describing the progress of Bible -distribution in those places during the year. The distribution by the -Paris Bible Society had, in the year just closed, amounted to 62,194 -Bibles and Testaments; the distribution of the previous year had not -exceeded 55,666. The accounts from Paris contained also most gratifying -intelligence of the progress of the Society in Switzerland, in some -parts of which a distribution to the amount of 27,000 copies had been -effected by two of the Society's colporteurs. It appeared from extracts -from Dr. Pinkerton's report of the distribution of Bibles and Testaments -in the North of Europe, that 27,935 copies had been distributed last -year in the Hebrew, Greek, Latin, German, Polish, and other languages, -and that a considerable number of these had found their way into the -hands of Roman Catholics. After adverting to the satisfactory progress -of Bible distribution in other parts of Germany, in Sweden, and Russia, -the principal Bible Society of which latter place had already -distributed 717,977 copies of the Sacred Scriptures, the Report adverted -to the state of Portugal and Spain. In the former country there was now -no persecution for religious opinion, but every man was allowed to -choose which religion he pleased, and to worship God according to the -dictates of his own conscience. In the Islands of the Mediterranean and -in Greece, the distribution of the Holy Scriptures had gone on -favourably, and the prospect was equally favourable in Moldavia, -Wallachia, Bucharest, and part of Persia. In Calcutta, and other parts -of the East Indies, there had been a much greater than ordinary -distribution of Bibles and Testaments, and larger collections had been -made to forward the objects of the Society. The accounts from New South -Wales, and the Islands of the Pacific, were also most satisfactory. Two -translations of the New Testament into the language of the different -Islands of the Pacific had been brought to this country by the Rev. Mr. -Yate and the Rev. Mr. Williams, and were now being printed by the -Society. After going into some details from the accounts from Africa, -which were on the whole favourable, the Report observed that they were -the reverse in the States of South America. The attention of the Society -had, during the last year, been greatly directed to the West Indies, -with the view of an extensive distribution of the Scriptures to such of -the newly emancipated negroes as could read. An extra subscription of -£15,000 had been raised for the purpose of promoting that object without -interfering with the general funds of the Society. The Report proceeded -to give extracts from the communications from several islands, showing -the earnest desire of the negroes to avail themselves of every -opportunity to obtain religious instruction. It added that the first -shipment made by the Society to that part of the world consisted of -73,695 copies of the Scriptures, the conveyance of which was given by -the owners of the vessels without any expense to the Society. From -returns from the Isle of France, it appeared that 60,000 negroes had -received civil freedom, not one in ten of whom knew how to read; and the -ignorance was, of course, great in proportion. Adverting to the progress -made by the North American Bible Society, the Report stated that its -receipts in the last year were 88,600 dollars; that its issue of Bibles -and Testaments exceeded 110,000 copies, bringing up the whole -distribution, since the commencement, to 1,113,000. The receipts of the -past year amounted to £107,926. 1s., being the largest amount ever -received in one year since the Society's first commencement. In that -amount there were two items, which could not be included in the -permanent income of the Society. The first was a legacy of £11,695. 12s. -9d. (less by the legacy duty), being a bequest of the late Horatio Cock, -Esq.; and the other a sum of £15,000, voted exclusively for the negro -fund. But when these were taken into account, the general subscriptions -of the Society would be found to be little less than those of the -previous year. In these were included a sum of £29,184. 13s. 7d., being -the amount of free donations from auxiliaries to the Parent Society. The -expenditure within the year was £84,249. 13s. 4d., leaving a balance -exceeding £23,000; but the engagements of the Society amount to above -£69,000. The distribution by the Society in the past year amounted to -653,604 Bibles and Testaments, and portions of the Holy Scriptures, -including those sent to the West Indies, &c.; but even after deducting -the latter, it would be found that there had been a considerable -increase of the issues in the last year as compared with the previous -years. The Report, after again adverting to the exertions made for the -West Indies, and the prospect held out that those exertions would, under -the Divine blessing, be attended with complete success in the religious -instruction of the negro, proceeded to state that the present year, -1835, was the third centenary anniversary of the first printing of an -English Bible. It then contrasted the state of society, and of England -generally of that day with those of the present, and deduced the moral -greatness of England now, compared with what it was then, to its -exertions to promote the free circulation of the Holy Scriptures. At -that time the number of copies in circulation was very small; the extent -of the demand in the present day, as contrasted with that, might be -judged of from this fact, that in one day last month orders had been -given for 365,000 copies of new editions. - -Amongst the speakers were the distinguished individuals whose names have -been already mentioned, to which may be added, the Rev. Dr. Spring -(representative of the American Bible Society), J. Leifchild, W. Yate, -of the Church Missionary Society, Mr. Williams, and Hugh Stowell. - - * * * * * - - BRITISH AND FOREIGN SCHOOL SOCIETY. - -The thirtieth Anniversary of this Institution was held at Exeter Hall, -on Monday, the 11th of May. On no former occasion have we witnessed a -more numerous attendance. - -At twelve o'clock Lord Brougham appeared on the platform, and was -received with long continued cheers. - -Edward Dunn, Esq., the Secretary, read the Report, which commenced by -noticing the death of the late J. B. Wilson, Esq., who had been a warm -supporter of this Institution. By his will he had bequeathed to it the -reversion of £2,000 three per cents. It went on to state, that the -Society's premises had been altered and completed in a most satisfactory -manner, but the expense had exceeded that for which provision was made. -The model school carried on under the direction of Mr. Crosswell -continued to maintain its high character, and was a source of the -greatest satisfaction to the Committee. There had been scattered in the -country 103 young persons, who had received assistance from this -Society, without which they could not have been introduced to spheres of -active usefulness. Persons of various Dissenting denominations, and -members of the Established Church, had taken advantage of the -Institution, and had manifested in their conduct towards each other that -unity which bound all Christians together in the love and service of -their divine Master. A number of new schools had been opened with -considerable prospects of success. Since the last anniversary, -Government had made a second grant of £20,000 towards promoting -education, which had been accompanied by a difference in the mode of -distribution, so that the schools conducted on this system had obtained -only £6,800 of it. The Committee felt that whatever was done should be -on broad and general principles. Grants of slates, lesson books, and -other materials, had been made during the year. Fifty-nine schools, -educating 7,250 children, had been aided during the same period. The -report then reverted to the Society's foreign operations, and -particularly noticed the desire for instruction manifested by the -negroes in the West Indies. It concluded by adverting to the benefits -which the Institution had conferred on the country. - -William Allen, Esq., presented his accounts, as Treasurer, from which it -appeared that the total receipts during the year were £2,645 10s.; the -expenditure amounted to £3,482 7s. 1d.; showing a deficiency upon the -general statement of the year of £836 17s. 1d. Those reports, he -observed, only showed the receipts and expenditure of the current year; -perhaps, on a future occasion, it would be advisable to give a statement -of the Society's assets, and carry on the balance. - -The principal speakers on the occasion were, Mr. Ainsworth, M.P., Mr. -Pease, M.P., H. Pownall, Esq., Mr. Hume, M.P., C. Lushington, M.P.; Rev. -Messrs. G. Clayton, J. Burnet, Dr. Humphreys, J. Williams, and Professor -Vaughan; besides the noble Chairman, whose opening and closing address -imparted no ordinary interest to the meeting, and were listened to with -marks of the warmest approbation. - - * * * * * - - PROTESTANT SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF CIVIL AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY. - -The twenty-fourth anniversary of this important institution was held at -the City of London Tavern on Saturday, the 16th of May. On no former -occasion have we ever witnessed greater interest excited. At an early -hour every part of the large room was crowded, and hundreds retired, -unable to gain admission. On the platform we observed Mr. Brotherton, -M.P.; Mr. Alderman Wood, M.P.; Mr. Ewart, M.P.; D. W. Harvey, M.P.; Mr. -R. Potter, M.P.; Mr. J. Scholefield, M.P.; Mr. C. Lushington, M.P.; Mr. -J. Parrat, M.P.; Dr. Brown, and several dissenting ministers. - -At twelve o'clock the arrival of Lord Brougham, who had been appointed -to preside on the occasion, was announced, and called forth the repeated -acclamations of the assembly. His Lordship immediately took the chair, -supported by John Wilks, Esq. on his right, and Mr. Alderman Wood on his -left. - -And here we cannot help expressing regret that our limits will not allow -us to present our readers either with the opening or closing address of -the Noble Chairman on this occasion. Without pledging ourselves to the -correctness of every sentiment that was uttered, we have no hesitation -in affirming,--which is perhaps the highest eulogium in the fewest -words,--that these eloquent appeals were every way worthy of the -liberal, the enlightened, the energetic =Henry Brougham=; a name which, -whatever lustre it may derive from the title appended to it, will ever -be indebted for its highest and most gratifying honours, to the heart, -the intellect, and the character of the man. - -For these speeches, together with those of Mr. O'Connell, Dr. Brown, J. -Wilks, C. Lushington, D. W. Harvey, the Rev. Messrs. Stowell, Hoppus, -Sibree, Morell, Dr. Morison, &c., &c., we must refer our readers to the -Patriot of the 20th ult., whose ample columns will afford them a -gratifying report of the meeting. - -The following Resolutions were unanimously adopted:-- - -1. That to the great and benignant principles of Religious Freedom, =this -Society=, including many hundred congregations of Protestant Dissenters -of different denominations, in England and Wales, continue firmly -attached: That they must alway regard every interference with the rights -of conscience as offensive and unjust--as detrimental to general -happiness--and as calculated to produce those hypocrisies or martyrdoms -which wisdom and goodness abhor: And that such interference exists in -every age when perfect social equality, irrespective of religious -opinions and modes of worship, is not enjoyed; and in every country -where any civil advantage is bestowed, or prejudice inflicted, in -consequence only of religious opinions entertained, or modes of worship -preferred. - -2. That such principles should be avowed by =this Society=, if they were -but humble and unconnected individuals, or if they constituted a small -minority in the State; but may be more confidently cherished, and more -boldly proclaimed, when Dissenters from the Established Church are great -in numbers, information, independence, activity, influence, and -wealth--when experience has demonstrated the wide and deep injuries -which other principles and practice produce--when the energies and -benefits of the _voluntary_ principle have been felicitously -evinced--and when the situation of other countries proclaims that -Religion and Religious Freedom best prosper together--and that no -secular alliances are needful to promote the happiest influences of -piety, or the progress of truth: and that, to disregard, or to -insufficient attention, to these principles, =this Meeting= mainly -attribute the numerous grievances which yet peculiarly affect Protestant -Dissenters, and the inadequate progress made by the Legislature and -successive Administrations towards their redress. - -3. That among those grievances =this Meeting= include the continuance of -=Church Rates=, which they had hoped, ere now, would have ceased;--and to -which they object because these Church Rates press specially on peculiar -portions of the people--because they might be averted by a just -appropriation of property belonging to the Church--because they occasion -extensively irritating feuds, and local litigation--and because they are -peculiarly obnoxious to those parishioners who, conscientiously -dissenting from Church Establishments, erect and maintain their own -places of worship--and support their ministers--relieve the necessitous -of their communion--educate the young--and defray every congregational -expense, without asking or desiring assistance from the State, and at -their own spontaneous and voluntary charge. That in connexion with this -object, =this Meeting= sincerely express their condolence with =Mr. John -Childs=, of Bungay, in the imprisonment he is now enduring in the County -gaol at Ipswich, on account of his conscientious objection to the -payment of Church Rates--and also its abhorrence of the system which has -subjected to such cruel and unmerited sufferings, an individual who has -conferred great benefits on the cause of Religion and Morality by means -of the press. - -4. That =this Meeting= also object to the continuance Of =the Marriage -Laws=, which for the solemnization of Marriage, drag Protestant and -Catholic Dissenters, in defiance of their conscientious aversion, or -doctrinal opinions, to the Altars of the Established Church--and regret -that their sound principles have not been regarded in the measures -propounded by the last and preceding Government, for their relief. And -while they acknowledge the courtesy their claims have received, they -express their belief that satisfaction will never ensue till all classes -have the option to consider Marriage as a religious solemnity, or as a -civil contract--and to have the religious solemnity celebrated by the -Ministers of the Congregations or Denomination to which they belong--nor -till Marriages may be registered by a civil officer with safety and -facility, and on economical terms. - -5. That the want of a =National Civil Registration of Births, Marriages, -and Deaths=, is also among the wrongs which =this Society= have exposed -and deplore. That whilst they know that much-needed and incalculable -benefits would result to _the whole Empire_ by the improvement -required--that valuable statistical information would be supplied, and -all property become more secure--yet that the imperfections of the -present system are peculiarly oppressive and vexatious to Dissenters -from the Church, and that the evils they suffer must induce them to urge -for an efficient and immediate remedy with universal, anxious, and -unslumbering zeal. - -6. That whilst =this Meeting= acknowledge the efforts made by a former -Administration, who have now succeeded to the Government, and by liberal -Members of the Legislature to remove the impediments which prevent -Dissenters from sharing the benefits and honours of our =National English -Universities=--they have yet to complain that the spirit of intolerance, -and of selfish and sectarian exclusion, has been triumphant; and that -even the Charter to the London University, founded on expansive and wise -principles, has been deferred: and especially as on the survey of Europe -and America, and even of Scotland, they discover that Colleges and -Universities, with powers of conferring degrees, have been numerously -and usefully established--and as they believe that the prevalence in -England of similar liberality would improve our national destinies, and -give cause both for Science and Religious Liberty to rejoice. - -7. That many other matters prejudicial to Dissenters require -interposition and relief--as, 1. The absurd jurisdictions of the -Ecclesiastical Courts, and their powers to enforce by penance and -indefensible punishment the decrees they pronounce. 2. The liability of -Dissenters to provide substitutes if chosen church-wardens. 3. The heavy -charges arising from the want of some summary means of perpetuating the -Trusts of their Chapels, without the enormous tax from frequent -conveyances at present sustained. 4. The non-extension to them of the -remission of duties chargeable on the materials used in the erection of -their places for worship, which is allowed in favour of the churches and -chapels of the Established Church. 5. The powers of the clergy to -prohibit the tolling of the bell on the death or funeral of Dissenting -parishioners, and to refuse the admission of their corpses into the -church, and to read the Burial Service over those who die unbaptized, -though interred in the parish church-yard. 6. The exclusion of -Dissenting Ministers from officiating (as is permitted in Ireland) in -church-yards at the interment of friends. 7. The difficulty of -punishing, summarily, the interruptions of public worship by the -persecuting or profligate. And 8. The right of Clergymen, however -prejudiced, incompetent, and unpopular, officially to preside at -Vestries of parishioners; as well as other matters, diversified and -vexatious, which chiefly arise from the peculiar favour manifested to -the Established Church, and the withholdment of that perfect equality as -to civil rights between religionists of every class, for which =this -Society= will ever contend. - -8. That with such various grievances, urgent and unredressed--and -regarding the dispositions manifested, by high ecclesiastical -authorities and parties proud in rank and power, to agitate the people -and the parliament by alarms for the Established Church, and to resist -even the reasonable concessions so justly required--and believing that a -crisis has arrived or is approaching, on which the early triumph or -temporary retrogression of the rights of conscience may depend--=this -Meeting= would urgently invoke Dissenters and Methodists, and all friends -to liberal principles, throughout the empire, to be up and stirring--to -prepare for new strifes and elections--to nominate and the return to -the House of Commons only such Representatives as will vindicate those -rights firmly and with zeal--and to afford to the present Administration -the countenance and cooperation merited by their sacrifices and efforts -for Freedom and Reform, and which may enable them to do justice to -Ireland and Great Britain, by promptly correcting every ecclesiastical -and corporation abuse.--And that =this Meeting= regard with decided -approbation and gratitude the strenuous efforts now making in and out of -Parliament to remove the taxes upon knowledge, satisfied that there is -no greater obstacle than such taxes to religious liberty, as well as to -religious instruction. - -9. That the following ministers and gentlemen of different denominations -constitute the Committee of the Society, with power to add to their -numbers, and appoint all other officers: - - Rev. F. A. Cox, LL. D. - ---- W. B. Collyer, D.D. F.A.S. - ---- George Collison - ---- Alexander Fletcher, A.M. - ---- Thomas Jackson - ---- Thomas Lewis - ---- John Morison, D.D. - ---- Thomas Russell, A.M. - Mr. Edward Ashby - William Bateman, Esq. - James Esdaile, Esq. - Martin Prior, Esq. - Thomas Wilson, Esq. - Matthew Wood, Esq. M.P. - John Wilks, Esq. M.P. - James Young, Esq. - -That cordial thanks be rendered to those by whom the duties of the -office have heretofore been fulfilled--and that James B. Brown, Esq., -LL. D., be requested to become Treasurer to this Institution. - -10. That the Meeting avail themselves gladly of another opportunity to -reiterate their grateful expressions to John Wilks, Esq., M.P., the -Honorary Secretary of the Society from the formation, for the zeal and -prudence he has displayed--and for the devotedness and ability with -which he has often resisted intolerance and persecution, and struggled -for that vital and glorious liberty, to which he has long proved himself -to be entirely attached. - -11. That the Society cheerfully offer their acknowledgments to those -members of the Legislature who have presented their petitions and -laboured on their behalf; and hailing with gratification the presence at -this Meeting of =Joseph Brotherton=, Esq., M. P., =William Ewart=, Esq., -M. P., =Daniel Whittle Harvey=, Esq., M. P., =Charles Lushington=, Esq., -M. P., =Daniel O'Connell=, Esq., M. P., =Richard Potter=, Esq., M. P., -=Joseph Scholefield=, Esq., M. P., =T. Thornely=, Esq., M.P., and -=Matthew Wood=, Esq., M.P., they hope during future efforts to receive -their unabated support. - -12. That this Meeting are also rejoiced by the presence of the Rev. Dr. -Codman, the Rev. Dr. Humphrey, the Rev. Dr. Spring, and the Rev. Mr. -Baird from America--and congratulate them and the world on the proofs -supplied by their interesting, enlightened, and prosperous country in -favour of the voluntary principle in matters of religion, and which -demonstrate that her grace and glories may be well and widely diffused -without alliance to the State. - - BROUGHAM, (Chairman.) - -13. That =this Society=, who have hailed as Chairmen at preceding -Anniversaries some of the most distinguished Royal and Noble advocates -for Civil and Religious Liberty, feel peculiar pleasure in expressing -their gratitude and delight that =the Rt. Hon. Lord Brougham= has -presided at their Meeting this day. Assured of the cordiality and -success with which for many years, he has dedicated his intellect, -eloquence, and vast attainments, to the cause of Education--to the -abolition of Slavery--to the accomplishment of legal, corporate, and -public reforms--and to the general amelioration of his country and the -world--=the Meeting= are cheered by the interest he has manifested in -the claims and wrongs of the hundreds of thousands of their countrymen -whom they represent--and anticipate from the powerful support he can -supply that ere long victory will smile on their efforts, and that -knowledge, truth, and liberty will for ever prevail. - - * * * * * - - THE LEICESTERSHIRE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION. - -The Baptist churches in Leicestershire, formerly connected with the -Northamptonshire Association, which embraced most of the churches in the -counties of Derby, Rutland, Leicester, Nottingham, Lincoln, Buckingham, -Bedford, and Northampton, impressed with a conviction that its -efficiency was considerably impaired by its extent, thought it desirable -to form a separate Association, which should be more limited in its -range, and more definite end concentrated in its efforts. - - -In pursuance of this object, a meeting of ministers and deacons, with -their friends, was convened in the school-room of the Harvey Lane -chapel, Leicester, on Monday, November the 10th, 1834; when the -following resolutions were unanimously passed:-- - -1. That the churches of the Calvinistic Baptist denomination, assembling -at Arnsby, Appleby, Husband's-Bosworth, Loughborough, Harvey-Lane, -Leicester, Monk's-Kirby, Oadby, Sheepshead, and Sutton-in-the-Elms, do -now form themselves into a Union, to be called "=The Leicestershire -Baptist Association=." - -2. That the great design of this Union be the promotion of the kingdom -of Jesus Christ; by holding meetings for mutual exhortation and united -prayer;--by affording opportunities for the cultivation of brotherly -love between the ministers and members of the several churches; by -endeavouring to advance the cause of the Redeemer throughout the county. - -3. That this Association hold its meetings twice a year--on the Tuesday -in Easter week, and on the first Tuesday in November: and that they be -holden at each place connected with the Union in its turn; each minister -being expected to preach in his course. And that at the Spring meeting a -report of the state of the churches be received, and the business of the -Association transacted. - -4. That with a view to the relief of cases of ministerial distress, to -assist in carrying the gospel into neglected villages, and to defray the -necessary expenses of the Association, a fund be established, sustained -by collections at the half-yearly meetings, as well as by private -subscriptions. And that a Committee of Management be formed, composed of -the ministers and deacons of the churches. - -5. That all churches in the county or its vicinity, wishing to unite -with the Leicestershire Association, be requested to convey their -sentiments, either by letter or otherwise, through some member of the -Union, at one of its regular meetings; and that such applications be -attended to without delay. - -6. That Mr. New, of Arnsby, be requested to act as Secretary, and Mr. C. -B. Robinson, of Leicester, as Treasurer, for the first year; and that -the Secretary be desired to give a fortnight's notice of each meeting to -the ministers or deacons of the churches. - -The Association held its first meeting at Arnsby, on Easter Tuesday, -April 21. The services commenced, in the morning, at half-past ten -o'clock, when communications were received from different churches; in -the afternoon Mr. Aveline, of Loughborough, preached from Acts xvi. 5, -"_On the present state of religion in the churches, and the best means -of promoting its improvement:_" in the evening Mr. Mursell, of -Leicester, preached from 1 Cor. xv. 24. The services were numerously -attended, and left a very gratifying impression; from which it is hoped, -that the Union may be productive of considerable good. - -The next meeting of the Association will be held at the Harvey Lane -chapel, Leicester, on the first Tuesday in November. - -It is to be regretted that, from some misunderstanding, no numerical -report was received from many of the churches; consequently, the results -of the past year cannot be accurately recorded. - - =J. New=, _Secretary_. - - * * * * * - - WELLS, SOMERSETSHIRE. - -The following important and interesting case of the Baptist Church in -the city of Wells, is respectfully submitted to the consideration of the -friends of Zion. - -In the year 1814 a few persons, desirous of advancing the cause of -Christ in this populous city, opened a room for the preaching of the -gospel, which, being well attended, led to the purchase of some freehold -property, that was converted into a chapel and burial-ground, the cost -of which was £540. This case received the sanction of the ministers in -the neighbourhood, among whom were the Rev. Messrs. Ryland, Roberts, -Murch, Saunders, and Tidman. - -Subsequent to the removal of the first minister, the Rev. J. P. Mursell -fixed his residence among them, and it pleased the great Head of the -Church to bless his labours to such a pre-eminent degree, that it became -absolutely necessary to build the present commodious chapel, which was -opened in October, 1827, by the Rev. Robert Hall. - -The cause, from that period, has been growing, until the Rev. Mr. -Groser, their late pastor, embraced the _sentiments_ of Mr. Irving, and -renounced _believers' baptism_. Having given up his pastoral office over -this church, and opened another place of worship in the city, many of -the church and congregation followed him, which has placed this once -flourishing interest in peculiar difficulties with regard to the -finances. The sum expended in building the present chapel, including the -debt remaining on the first purchase, is as follows:-- - - Purchase, Building, &c. 1190 15 7 - Subscriptions and Contributions 890 15 7 - ---------- - Balance due 300 0 0 - ---------- - -The ministers in the neighbourhood have kindly afforded their aid, and -view this interest as one of no ordinary importance, since it presents -an extensive field for the exercise of genuine benevolence. The deacons -and friends, having the fullest confidence in the liberality of the -Christian public, respectfully solicit _early donations_, that they may -be freed from the payment of interest money, by the present debt being -liquidated, and thereby be enabled to give all their support to a -faithful minister of the everlasting gospel. This hope is greatly -strengthened by the consideration, that, through the blessing of God, -the congregation is increasing, and the prayer-meetings are well -attended. The following ministers will cheerfully receive contributions -for the above case:--Rev. S. Summers, T. S. Crisp, and T. Winter, -Bristol; J. Jackson, Bath; T. Clarke, Paulton, near Bath; J. Mason, -Norton St. Philip's, near Bath; J. P. Mursell, Leicester; T. Price, -London; J. S. Bunce, Devizes; W. Jones, and J. Dyer, Frome; and Mr. C. -Tyte, Watchmaker, Wells. - - * * * * * - - CHAPELS OPENED. - - KEYNSHAM, NEAR BRISTOL. - -In the autumn of the last year it was found necessary to take down the -old meeting-house, its dilapidated state having rendered it unsafe to -worship in. A new one is erected on the same site, the internal -arrangements of which are much more commodious than those of the former. -It was opened for Divine worship on Tuesday, the 21st of April; on which -occasion, Mr. Summers, of Broadmead, Bristol, preached in the morning, -from 1 Cor. xiii. 12; Mr. Winter, of Counterslip, Bristol, in the -afternoon, from Matt. xiii. 16, 17; and Mr. Lucy, of Lady Huntingdon's, -Bristol, in the evening, from 1 Pet. iii. 18. The devotional services -were conducted by Messrs. John Jackson and James Jackson, of Bath, -Probert, of Bristol, and Fuller, of Hallen; Mr. Ayres, the pastor of the -church, closing the services of the day with prayer and thanksgiving. -The collection amounted to £32. The whole cost will be £700; about £300 -remaining yet to be liquidated. The church and congregation, by no means -opulent, have exerted themselves to the utmost, and would feel -particularly grateful for such assistance from their Christian brethren -as should render it unnecessary for their pastor to leave them for the -purpose of soliciting contributions. They trust this new period in their -history will be the commencement of a brighter day than any which has -yet dawned upon them. - - * * * * * - - THOVERTON, DEVON. - -A new Baptist chapel was opened for Divine worship at Thoverton, October -2nd, 1834; when the Rev. S. Nicholson, of Plymouth, preached in the -morning; and the Rev. J. Baynes, of Wellington, in the evening. Mr. -Hoskins, minister of the place, was publicly ordained and recognized as -pastor of the church in the afternoon, when the Rev. P. Anstie, of -Exeter, described the nature of a Christian church; the Rev. S. S. -Hatch, of Honiton, asked the usual questions; the Rev. C. Sharp offered -the ordination prayer; the Rev. Dr. Payne (Indep.), of the Western -Academy, gave the charge; the Rev. Messrs. W. Blaudy (Indep.), C. -Bushby, and R. Pyne, took part in the devotional services, which were -numerously and respectably attended. This neat and substantial chapel, -measuring 49ft. by 32ft., including two school-rooms, a small -burying-ground, and expenses of writings, &c., cost only £480. Nearly -one-third of the amount has been already obtained; for the remainder Mr. -Hoskin is now soliciting the Christian public. The previous destitute -state of this neighbourhood, and its present promising appearance, give -it peculiar claims on their attention. - - * * * * * - - SHREWTON, WILTS. - -A new chapel was opened at Shrewton, Wilts, November 20, 1834. The Rev. -P. Saffery, of Salisbury, was to have preached the morning sermon, but -in consequence of illness, his place was kindly supplied by the Rev. C. -Williams, Independent minister of Salisbury. The afternoon and evening -sermons were preached by the Rev. Messrs. Day, of Wincanton, and Winter, -of Bristol. - -The services were interesting and impressive. The pastor of the church -at Shrewton, the Rev. J. Gunning, is about to appeal to the Christian -public to aid his poor but zealous flock in liquidating the debt which -remains on their new place of worship; and it is hoped that he will meet -with kind and liberal encouragement. - - * * * * * - - HATHERLEIGH, DEVON. - -On Thursday, the 12th of March last, the new Baptist chapel at -Hatherleigh, Devon, was opened for Divine worship. In the morning, -brother Veysey, of Torrington, read and prayed; and brother Nicholson, -of Plymouth, preached from Matt. xiii. 33; and brother Pyne, of -Bideford, closed in prayer. In the afternoon, brother Pyne read and -prayed; and brother May, of Croyde, preached from Acts viii. 5. In the -evening brother Pulsford, of Torrington, read and prayed; and brother -Nicholson preached from John vi. 37, 38, and closed in prayer. Though -the rain was tremendous all the forenoon, yet the place was crowded, and -great numbers were prevented coming by the waters which overflowed the -roads. This is a cause commenced by the Baptist friends of Torrington, -and at present promises to be successful, far beyond the most sanguine -expectations of its warmest friends. - -A gallery appears to be much needed already. May the friends of the -Redeemer be ready cheerfully to aid this poor but pious people in this -good and very desirable work! The present erection is 45ft. by 28ft., -and has cost about £300., of which not more than £50. has been raised. -Here is a fine field for a home missionary. If a holy, active man could -be placed there, there is good ground to expect a most abundant harvest. - - * * * * * - - +ORDINATIONS.+ - - CHATHAM, KENT. - -On Thursday, February 26th, the Rev. F. Overbury was publicly recognized -as the pastor of the Baptist church meeting in Providence Chapel, -Chatham. The Rev. R. W. Overbury, of London, commenced the service with -reading and prayer. The Rev. T. Price, of Devonshire Square, delivered -the introductory discourse, asked the usual questions, and received Mr. -Overbury's confession of faith. The Rev. W. G. Lewis, of Chatham, -offered the ordination prayer. The Rev. W. H. Murch, president of -Stepney College, gave the charge, from Col. i. 7; and the Rev. J. Smith, -of London, preached to the people, from Phil. i. 27. The Rev. P. -Thompson, A.M. (Indep.), concluded the interesting service with prayer. - - * * * * * - - ARTILLERY-STREET, LONDON. - -On Wednesday, May 20, the Rev. C. Bathurst Woodman was publicly -recognized as the pastor of the church assembling in Artillery-street, -Bishopsgate without. The Rev. J. B. Shenston commenced the service by -reading the Scriptures and prayer; Rev. N. M. Harry, of Broad-street, -delivered the introductory discourse; the Rev. J. Belcher asked the -usual questions; the Rev. A. Tidman, of Barbican, offered the -designation prayer; and the Rev. J. E. Giles, of Salters' Hall, -delivered the charge to the minister. - -On the following evening, the Rev. T. Price, of Devonshire Square, -preached to the people; the Rev. Messrs. Murch, president of Stepney -College, Davies, of Aldermanbury, Peacock, of Spencer Place, &c., -conducted the other parts of the service. The interest of the meeting on -Wednesday was greatly increased by the presence of the venerable Isaiah -Birt, who, though too ill to officiate, attended for the purpose of -expressing his deep and affectionate interest in the welfare of his -young friend, Mr. Woodman, and of the church assembling in -Artillery-street chapel. - - * * * * * - - EVESHAM, WORCESTERSHIRE. - -The Rev. J. Blakeman, late of Crayford, has accepted the unanimous -invitation of the Second Baptist Church, Evesham, Worcestershire (late -Rev. C. Room, removed to New Park Street, London), and entered on his -stated pastoral labours the first Sabbath in April last. - - * * * * * - - DEPUTATION TO AMERICA. - -The Secretaries of the Baptist Union have received a letter from Dr. Cox -and Mr. Hoby, dated New York, April 15. We are happy to learn that our -esteemed brethen reached the shores of America the preceding day in -safety, and were then preparing to enter upon their arduous duty. - - * * * * * - - +NOTICES.+ - -The first Meeting of the East Kent Particular Baptist Association will -be held (Providence permitting) at Dover, on Tuesday and Wednesday, June -the 9th and 10th. The brethren, T. Cramp, of St. Peter's, and Steadman, -of Ramsgate, to preach. On Wednesday evening a public meeting will be -held, in order to form an Auxiliary Baptist Misssionary Society for -East Kent and its neighbourhood. The Rev. Eustace Carey is expected to -be present. - - * * * * * - -The Annual Meeting of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Association of -Baptist churches will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday in Whitsun week, -in George-street chapel, Manchester. Brethren Godwin, Steadman, of -Bradford, and Stephens, are to preach. In case of failure, brethren -Acworth, of Leeds, Harbottle, of Accrington, and Larom. - -Accommodation will be provided for such friends as may come from a -distance. - - * * * * * - -The annual meeting of the Bristol Education Society will take place on -Thursday, the 11th of June instant, at the vestry of Broadmead meeting, -Bristol. The sermon will be preached by the Rev. James Acworth, of -Leeds, at Broadmead meeting, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. - - * * * * * - -The Annual Meeting of the =Baptist Union= will be held at New Park Street -chapel, on Wednesday morning, June 17. Breakfast at six o'clock. The -chair to be taken precisely at seven. - -A preparatory meeting of the ministers and representatives will be held -at Salters' Hall chapel, on Monday, June 15th, precisely at five o'clock -in the afternoon; when it is earnestly hoped the brethren, especially -those from the country, will attend. - - * * * * * - -The annual sermon for the Baptist Building Fund will be preached by the -Rev. J. J. Davies, of Tottenham, on Sunday evening, June 14th, at Maze -Pond chapel. Service to commence at half-past six. - -The annual meeting will be held on Monday evening, June 22nd, at -Eagle-street chapel, Red Lion Square; the chair to be taken by Joseph -Fletcher, Esq., at half-past six. - - - RECENT DEATHS. - - MRS. MARY MIDDLETON. - -Died, on the 16th of April, in the eighty-fifth year of her age, Mary, -relict of the Rev. J. D. Middleton, the first pastor of the Baptist -church, Lewes, Sussex. For upwards of fifty years she honourably -sustained the Christian character, and "came to her grave in a full age, -like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season." - - * * * * * - - MR. NICHOLAS MEHL. - -Died, on May 2nd, 1835, Mr. Nicholas Mehl, of Chiswick, a deacon of the -Baptist church at Hammersmith, in his 82nd year. He was a native of -Strasburg, in Germany, and left that country for England at the age of -19; was baptized by the Rev. J. Uppadine in the year 1806. He was one of -the warmest friends to the Baptist cause at Hammersmith, and his -unassuming simplicity of manners, purity of conduct, and marked -benevolence of character, made him beloved by all who knew him. It may, -with truth, be said, he devoted his time to the cause of God, paid much -attention to the poor, and in promoting their comfort seemed to find his -own happiness. May his aged widow, and the church with whom he has been -so long connected, trace his footsteps, and follow him as far as he -followed Christ. His remains were deposited in the vault beneath the -school-room, attached to the Baptist meeting-house, on Thursday, the 7th -of May, there to repose until the resurrection morn. The Rev. J. -Uppadine improved his removal the following Sabbath morning, from Rev. -vii. 14, to the end. - - * * * * * - - THE REV. SAMUEL SAUNDERS. - -On Tuesday morning, May 19, at half-past one o'clock, died, suddenly, of -a fit of apoplexy, in the 56th year of his age, the Rev. Samuel -Saunders, for nine years pastor of the Baptist church assembling in -Byrom-street, Liverpool. By this sudden and painful stroke the church is -clad in mourning, and a deep and solemn impression is made in the town -at large. A memoir of the deceased may soon be expected. - - - NEW PUBLICATIONS. - - _Just Published._ - -The Just Cause; or, the Claims of the Dissenters Expounded, and their -Conduct Vindicated. - -An Appeal to the Legislature and the Nation, upon the unconstitutional -Character and irreligious Tendency of an Ecclesiastical Establishment, -united with the Civil Government. By A. Z. - -Strict Communion Vindicated. An Answer to the Question, "Why are you a -Strict Baptist?" By John Bane, minister of the Gospel, Aylsham. - - * * * * * - -=Errata.=--In our last number, at page 185, for "tracts" of Elias Hicks, -read "tenets." And in p. 186, after "bold," read "that of" the -Apologist. - - - - - IRISH CHRONICLE. - - JUNE, 1835. - - -An esteemed correspondent, in forwarding recently a valuable -contribution to the funds of the Baptist Irish Society, most justly -remarks, "The Society has walked, perhaps more than any other, 'by -faith, and not by sight.'" And, perhaps, whatever difficulties may have -attended its walk, no society has received greater encouragement calmly -to pursue "the even tenor of its way," or to "walk by the same rule," -and to "mind the same thing." At the same time, it may not be improper -to remind the considerate and generous benefactors of the institution, -that "the administration of this service not only supplieth the wants of -the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God." - -It is intended, Providence permitting, to hold the approaching Annual -Meeting of the Society at the City of London Tavern, Bishopsgate Street, -on Friday morning, the 19th instant. Breakfast at six o'clock, and the -chair to be taken at seven precisely. It is expected that the Rev. -William Thomas, of Limerick, one of the society's earliest agents, will -be present, and communicate to the meeting much interesting -intelligence. - -On the previous Monday, the 15th instant, the claims of the society will -be advocated, at the Rev. J. E. Giles's chapel, Salters' Hall, by the -Rev. E. Steane, of Camberwell, who has kindly consented to preach the -Annual Sermon. Service to commence at half-past six in the evening. - - * * * * * - - _To the_ =Secretary=. - - _Limerick, April 18th, 1835._ - - My dear Sir, - -Having only returned to this from various places where I have been -visiting the schools and preaching as usual, and must go off in the -morning to preach at Castle Connell and O'Briens bridge, and trying to -grasp every thing, I have only time to write a few lines, and with them -send the readers' journals, as they must go off by the next post, to be -in time. I was much delighted with the Bristol and Keppel Street -Schools, which I have just seen, though in different directions. I trust -I was very useful at Ballycar, where a young lady, twenty years and two -months old, was called in a few hours into eternity, the niece of Major -Colpoys, and daughter of Alderman Abbott of Dublin; she died in the -Lord, and left several unquestionable testimonies. - - Purged in the flood which flowed from Jesu's side, - She lived a Christian, and a Christian died. - -I attended her funeral, and gave several lectures at Ballycar, which I -trust tended to instruct and comfort: several were much affected. I -wrote since a letter, which I hope may be accompanied with a blessing to -her amiable family in Dublin. - -I have been since my return preaching at Castle Connell and at -Cloughjordan, and have been this week to Maththeal, to try to get a -place of our own in that town for preaching; it is much wanted, and it -is the next town (though poor and yet populous) in consequence to -Limerick in the county. Good Mr. Finch took me in his gig from Finchly, -there and back; I lectured there, and he gave me £3. for the Society, -and promised me another pound. He and his truly pious and worthy lady -treated me with great kindness. - - Your's, &c. - =W. Thomas.= - - * * * * * - - _To the_ =Secretary=. - - _Coolany, April 20th, 1835._ - - Dear Brother, - -Notwithstanding all the opposition that is made to some of our schools -in this district, still there is every reason to believe that this -opposition is useless, and, instead of the enemy accomplishing what he -desires, it will by the blessing of God have a direct tendency to -further the object it wishes to suppress, and strengthen the cause it -aims to destroy. It appears to me that ignorance is already so far -removed from the bulk of the peasantry, that every attempt to keep them -from seeking instruction will prove a failure. It is evident to every -one that makes a little observation, education is removing ignorance; -and every attempt to stop its advancing progress will prove abortive, -and from whatever persons it may proceed, will expose them to infamy and -shame. However numerous may be our opposers, so long as we are pursuing -the welfare of man in accordance with the principles of divine truth, -whatever difficulties we may have to contend with, we need not be held -in suspense with regard to the issue. May it be our concern to pursue -our course in the spirit of Christians, then our feeble exertions will -have the approbation and blessing of God! "And who is he that will harm -you if ye be followers of that which is good?" - -With this you will also receive the journals of the inspectors and -sabbath readers. I hope that the Lord is blessing their labours in -leading sinners to the knowledge of the truth, in promoting the -doctrines of the gospel, and the advancement of his own glory. Many of -the people are beginning to feel anxious to read the Scriptures for -themselves, and to feel the importance of taking them as their only -guide; and, whilst there are some that implicitly lean to the authority -of the priest, there are others who reject the traditions of men, and -claim the indisputable right of judging for themselves in matters that -relate to the salvation of the soul, and the glory of God. - -During the present month, besides supplying at Ballina on the Sabbath -during Mr. Allen's absence, I have visited several places in the -country, and hope to visit them as often as I possibly can. The -preaching of the gospel, accompanied by the blessing of God, like the -waters of a mighty river, bears down all before it; and Jehovah has -promised that it shall rise and expand, like the waters of the deluge, -until it cover the whole earth, and universally prevail. A few Roman -Catholics have attended preaching since I came to reside in this -village. May the Lord give me wisdom and understanding that I may be -wise to win souls to Christ, and more grace that I may be more devoted -to his service! - - Your's &c. - =J. Bates.= - - * * * * * - - _To the_ Rev. =J. Bates=. - - _Easky, Mar. 30, 1835._ - -Since my last letter I travelled through parts of the counties of Latrun -and Sligo, earnestly endeavouring as usual, by reading, conversation, -and expounding the Scriptures, to promote the design of our Institution -among my friends and acquaintances. - -Within one mile of Dromahare, I entered the house of an old woman of -ninety-eight years, with whom I had often-times before conversed, on the -doctrine of justification by faith; when she understood I had arrived, -she sent for me, stretched out her hand, and said she was happy to see -me before death would call her away. I told her I was sorry to see her -so low, but as it was the will of the Lord, we ought to be resigned to -his will. I asked her what her dependance was? Her reply was, In Jesus -Christ alone, and that she had derived great comfort from reading some -tracts I had left her, the last time I was with her; I said to her, -"Have you never done any thing to please God?" "O no, Sir, I was too -long of that opinion, and through hearing you, and reading the parts of -the Scriptures you pointed out to me, I am persuaded that all the power -and the glory is the Lord's." I was rejoiced to find so great a change -in this poor woman, and endeavoured to point out to her the Lamb of God, -who taketh away the sins of the world. I read several chapters of the -word of God, and prayed with her. I conversed and read with many -Protestants and Roman Catholics during my journey, as well as in the -neighbourhood in which I live; many of them will pay great attention, -while others think they are not safe to hear me read the Scriptures. - - =F. Irwin.= - - * * * * * - - _To the_ Rev. =W. Thomas=. - - _Ballycar, April 13, 1835._ - -I forward you an account of my labours, during the past month. March -17th. In Crussagh, I read Matt. xxv. to four persons, pointing out to -them, from the parable of the ten virgins, the absolute necessity of -watchfulness, and of being prepared to meet our Lord when he doth come. -March 22nd. In Newmarket, I read 2 Cor. v. to two persons, pointing out -to them the full assurance which the apostle Paul had of the immediate -happiness, in eternal felicity, after death, when he could say, "We -know that, if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we -have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the -heavens." One of these persons said he could not be convinced that any -poor sinner could be good enough to enter heaven, or appear in the -presence of God, without being cleansed from his sins in purgatory. As -to goodness, our Lord declares, "after all we have done, we are -unprofitable servants." And he says of the unprofitable servant, "Take -and bind him, hand and foot, and cast ye the unprofitable servant into -outer darkness, where there shall be weeping, and wailing, and gnashing -of teeth." Again, we read in Eph. ii. 8. "By grace are ye saved, through -faith, and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God; not of works, -lest any man should boast." Again in Titus iii. 5, "Not by works of -righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved -us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost." -After reading different passages of Scripture to these persons, proving -that "the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God eternal life -through Jesus Christ," I endeavoured to convince them, from different -passages of Scripture, that Christ, after having purged our sins, sat -down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. March 28th. In Drumline, -I read John v. endeavouring to impress on the minds of three persons the -necessity of reading the Scriptures, and of obeying that direct command -of our Lord's, who says, "Search the Scriptures." One of these persons -replied, that the Scriptures ought to be read by every person, and he -was convinced any person preventing others from reading them, had a -great deal to answer for. April 2nd. I read to two persons Matt. vi. -pointing out to them the crime of persons who repeat the Lord's prayer, -who have the smallest enmity to others, showing them they were not -calling upon God to forgive them, but they were calling upon him to -condemn them, as long as such a spirit of hatred existed in their minds. -These persons never seemed to have considered this before, and seemed -much alarmed at the idea of it. April 5. In Quin, I read Luke xi. to -five persons, pointing out to them the great inducement which our Lord -gives to prayer, when he says, "If a son ask bread of any of you that is -a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a -fish give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good -gifts unto your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give -the Holy Spirit to them that ask him!" April 10. In Granahan, I read -Acts v. to four persons, pointing out to them the dreadful visitation of -God's judgment on Ananias and Sapphira, in consequence of a lie, showing -them from different portions of Scripture, that liars are set down with -murderers. - - =Samuel Cross.= - - * * * * * - - _To_ =Rev. J. Allen=. - - _Ballina, April 18, 1835._ - - Dear Sir, - -It is now about twelve months since I entered on the active duties of my -station at Easky. On beholding opposition directed against the cause of -Christ from various quarters, and conscious of my own weakness, I -commenced my labours with a trembling heart. In humble dependence on Him -who can do infinitely more than short-sighted mortals can comprehend, I -entered the field, and, the Lord's name be praised, experienced that -"the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong;" and though -"there are many devices in man's heart, nevertheless, the counsel of the -Lord shall stand." In the commencement, Roman Catholics and nominal -Protestants were unwilling to come under the preaching of the gospel; -but at present Roman Catholics, as well as Protestants, are regular in -their attendance at preaching; and the spirit of inquiry, that prevails -among both parties, exceeds any thing that I have hitherto witnessed. -May not the friends of Christ hail with rapture the approach of that -period, when their exertions on behalf of Ireland will be rewarded, and -their hopes realized? Yes: there is at present much cause of -thankfulness, that their labours have been already abundantly owned, and -the word of the Lord is gone forth, and is daily prospering in the -things whereunto it was sent. - -During the spring, as the people can come a longer distance, the -congregations, on the Sabbath-days, are larger than in winter, but on -the week-days not so well attended in the villages, as the people are -employed in the fields. However, I endeavour to meet them at their work, -for the purpose of speaking to them about the salvation of their souls; -and on these occasions I find the Irish language very useful, as the -most inveterate opposers of religion, when addressed in their own -tongue, are ready to hearken with attention. The conversations that -occur from time to time are often very interesting. - - =M. Mullarky.= - - - CONTRIBUTIONS. - - Received by the Treasurer:-- - - £ s. d. - R. G., per W. L. Smith, Esq. 1 1 0 - Legacy of the late Mrs. Bailey, of Brixton 200 0 0 - T. Stephens, Esq., Ramsgate 1 0 0 - Mrs. John Gale, Bedford 0 10 0 - Mrs. Gamby, ditto 0 10 0 - - Received by the Rev. J. Dyer:-- - - Rev. J. B. Burt (Beaulieu) and friends 2 0 0 - Sylvanus Fox, Esq., Wellington 0 10 0 - Hetton, by Mrs. Greatrex 1 10 0 - Manchester, York Street Sunday School, by Mrs. Giles. 2 2 0 - Plymouth, by Rev. S. Nicholson 3 1 0 - John Baylis, Esq., Ponders' End. 10 0 0 - Rev. J. Stuart, Sawbridgeworth 1 1 0 - Bewdley, Friends, by Rev. G. Brookes 1 15 9 - Edinburgh, Friends, by Rev. W. Innes 4 0 0 - Edinburgh, Friend, by Miss Haldane 1 0 0 - Rev. Reynold Hogg, Kimbolton 2 2 0 - - By the Secretary:-- - - A Friend to the Baptist Irish Society, - by the Rev. C. Elven, of Bury 100 0 0 - W. Paxon, Esq., ann. subs. 1 1 0 - W. B. W. 5 0 0 - C. Robson, Berwick 5 0 0 - The Baptist Congregational Missionary Society, Berwick 5 0 0 - - Collected by the Rev. S. Davis,-- - - At Cheltenham, additional 2 2 6 - Worcester, Mrs. Page 5 0 0 - Birmingham 34 5 10 - Liverpool 100 4 8 - Bradford (Yorkshire) 3 0 0 - Rochdale 8 5 0 - Manchester 33 9 0 - Bolton 4 0 0 - Warrington 8 14 7 - - * * * * * - -Subscriptions received by S. Marshall, Esq., 181, High Holborn; Mr. P. -Millard, Bishopsgate Street; Messrs. Burls, 56, Lothbury; Rev. G. -Pritchard, 4, York Place, Pentonville, gratuitous Secretary; by Messrs. -Ladbrokes and Co., Bankers, Bank Buildings; by Mr. H. D. Dickie, 13, -Bank Street, and Rev. Mr. Innes, Frederick Street, Edinburgh; and P. -Brown, Esq., Cardigan. - - LONDON: J. HADDON, PRINTER, CASTLE STREET, FINSBURY. - - - - - MISSIONARY HERALD. - CXCVIII. JUNE, 1835. - - - BAPTIST MISSION. - -The Friends to this Mission are respectfully informed, that the -following arrangements have been made for the =Annual Meetings of the -Society=:-- - - TUESDAY, JUNE 16. - -=Morning, xi.=--The Committee of the Society will assemble at the Mission -House, Fen Court, when the company of all ministers of the Denomination, -who may be in town, is requested. - - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17. - -=Morning, xi.=--Sermon at the Poultry Chapel (Rev. J. Clayton's), by the -Rev. =Samuel Summers=, of Bristol. - -=Evening, vi.=--Sermon at Surrey Chapel, Blackfriars Road, by the Rev. -=Benjamin Godwin=, of Bradford, Yorkshire. - - THURSDAY, JUNE 18. - -=Morning, IX.=--Meeting for prayer, at Eagle Street Meeting House. Some -Minister from the country is expected to deliver an Address. - -=XI.=--Annual Meeting of the Society, at Finsbury Chapel, =T. F. Buxton=, -Esq., M.P., in the Chair. - - - FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. - - COLOMBO. - -We have much pleasure in communicating the following intelligence from -this important station. The baptism of twenty-four native converts in -less than a year, and the formation of another church composed of those -who were lately heathens, are circumstances of great interest, and must -be very encouraging to our worthy brother, who has been labouring so -diligently among them. - - At nearly the conclusion of another year, I am reminded of my - obligations to write to you. On surveying the events which have - occurred in it, we have reason to sing both of mercy and judgment to - our heavenly Father. While much affliction has reigned around us, I - have to bless God for the continuation of my own life and health to - labour for Him. Each of the members of my own family have had to - endure a large degree of sickness and debility; yet it has not come - near to myself, except as the enervating nature of a tropical clime - has produced a considerable degree of lassitude, connected with the - labours of a Missionary life. Nor do I recollect that, during the - year I have been obliged to suspend any public exercise through - personal indisposition. This continuance of health has been rendered - more valuable in consequence of the repeated illness of my - colleague, brother Siers, who has been many times laid aside from - his work, so that I have been obliged in many instances, as far as I - could consistently with my stated engagements, to take what devolves - on him. As he is chiefly occupied in labouring among the Portuguese, - I have been under the necessity of cultivating an acquaintance with - their language, and have now acquired a sufficiency of it to preach - in it the glorious Gospel of the blessed God. - - In the commencement of the year, things wore a distressing - appearance, and we went forward with our work under many - discouragements. But in the progress of the year I do not know of - any part of the time since I have been here, in which a greater - degree of the Divine blessing appears to have rested on my labours, - as far as the native population is concerned. Twenty-three - Singalese, and one Tamil man, after subjecting them to a - considerable trial, and private as well as public instruction, have - been baptized and added to the church, and they appear to continue - to walk according to the vows they have made. Sixteen of these live - contiguous to the village called Byamvillee, which I either supply - myself or some of our friends, every Sabbath-day; so that we have - now a little church in that village of twenty-eight members, to whom - the word of God is regularly preached, and the ordinances of His - house duly administered. By the aid, too, of some of the members of - our Singalese church, we have been enabled, on a Sabbath-day, to - carry on a village itinerancy to a greater extent than before. So - that, in addition to the Singalese, Portuguese, and English - services, which are conducted in our regular places of worship in - the Grand Pass, Pettah, in the Fort, and Hanwella, we have seven - places around Colombo, or in the environs of it, where there is - Singalese preaching, either every Sabbath or every other - Sabbath-day. These are independent of many places to which, on week - days, we go to make known the name of the Saviour. - - In consequence of the recent removals of the 61st and 97th regiments - from Colombo to other parts of the island, our English church has - been almost entirely scattered; but a small number are now again - collected, who have been regularly organized into a Christian - society. Our schools, which at the commencement of the year were - much diminished by the alarming prevalence of the small-pox, have - again recovered to in general their former size; especially the - female school in our own yard, conducted by my own family, which now - numbers more than fifty scholars, who have made very rapid progress - in reading and in needlework. I fear unless we can obtain further - assistance in this school, it must for a time be renounced, as my - eldest daughter appears, by a continued pain in her side, to labour - under a liver complaint, which renders a relaxation of her labours - indispensably necessary, even if a removal to a colder clime be not - requisite to save her life. Our schools, with the exception of one, - which, on account of local circumstances, has for a time been lately - discontinued, are the same in number as at the conclusion of the - last year--and the number of attendants nearly the same. - - The inhabitants of this part of the island have been much afflicted - lately by a dreadful flood, which no one living ever recollects to - have been equalled. It came on suddenly and unexpectedly, at - mid-night, like the judgment day. By it multitudes were roused from - their slumbers, and obliged to fly for their lives. Many were killed - by it; the houses of others destroyed--and being near the approach - of harvest, the injury done to the rice and other crops is - incalculable. Many of our members have suffered severely from it, in - the loss of their little property, in the destruction of their - houses, and in the bodily privations they have endured. I went on - Wednesday last to preach at a village where one of our members - lives, and the account he gave me of the perilous condition in which - he and his family were, was most heart-rending. The water rose as - high as the shoulders of a tall man in his house. His dwelling was - washed away. He and his son were obliged to ascend to the outside of - the roof of a bungalow, where they remained two days without food; - if they called no one could hear them, they could get near no one, - nor any one near to them. There, amidst the pelting of the rain--the - howling of the wind--the creaking of the trees--and the fear of the - place on which they were sitting falling, they were obliged to - continue. The government, with the most commendable diligence, sent - boats laden with rice and dried fish, as far as they were able; and - a subscription has been opened to afford relief to the sufferers, - which has been liberally supported. I engaged persons, whom I - supplied with money, to go among the most needy in and near to - Colombo, and give them food to prevent their dying with hunger. Our - meeting-house at Hanwella has been entirely destroyed by the - inundation; and, in the present state of things there, I do not - think it expedient to build it again. A small bungalow will be - erected for the accommodation of those who wish to hear the word of - God; and I hope to obtain a sufficient quantity of timber from the - wreck to erect a little place of worship at Byamvillee, if I can - obtain sufficient subscriptions for it. - - I have now my hands completely full in preparing an answer to a - Catholic priest's reply to a tract I published on saint and image - worship. I believe I mentioned the original tract, entitled, "St. - Antonio," in my last, which has excited no small stir among the - papists in this place. An abusive and crafty reply has been - circulated by them, to which the Tract Society here has deemed a - rejoinder requisite. As I was the person who began the assault, the - burden of preparing it has fallen on me. The drift of the answer - will be to disprove the authority of tradition--to destroy the - claims of the Roman Catholic church--and show the vanity of the - arguments by which they endeavour to support their soul-destroying - idolatry. It will occupy, as far as I can judge, about 250 pages, - and is now nearly ready for press. Indeed the first sheet is gone to - it; but as the Wesleyan press works very slowly, and they have two - or three other works in hand, it may be some time before it makes - its appearance. O that it may be the means of leading some of the - multitudes of the deluded people by whom we are surrounded, to - consult the Bible for themselves! - - * * * * * - - SEEBPORE. - -We are thankful to report that our friends Mr. and Mrs. Penney, and -their companions, arrived in safety at Calcutta, about the end of -September. Two months afterwards, as our readers will perceive by the -following letter, Mr. and Mrs. George Pearce rejoined their missionary -associates, with health mercifully recruited by their voyage. - - By the good providence of God my dear partner and I arrived once - more in Calcutta, in safety, about the end of November last, after a - speedy and pleasant passage to the shores of India, of three months - and twenty days. The voyage proved very beneficial to the health of - us both, but particularly so to Mrs. Pearce, who landed here much - stronger than she was when she left Bristol. We had the happiness of - finding all our immediate associates well; and that Mr. Penney, with - his companions (with the exception of Mrs. Anderson, of whose - lamented decease you have long ere this been apprised), had arrived - in safety. I mentioned in my letter to you from Madeira, that the - Captain of the St. George had requested me to conduct divine service - on the Lord's-day. This I continued to do till the close of the - voyage, and I had the happiness to witness the regular attendance of - most of the passengers, as well as the ship's company. We have to - speak in the best terms of the treatment we received from the - Captain and officers of the ship, and also from the passengers. - - I should have written to you before this, but I was anxious to - inform you at the same time of the station we are to occupy in - future. That point is now settled, and Seebpore, the place I - mentioned to the Committee when in England, is to be the place of my - future labours. Here I have already obtained a house, situated on - the bank of the river, about a mile and a half below brother - Thomas's, at Howrah, and am now residing in it. The spot will prove, - I hope, a very eligible one for native work, as we are in the midst - of a very dense and respectable Hindoo population, with ready access - to numerous villages a few miles in the interior. With the exception - of one or two schools for teaching Bengalee, under the patronage of - the Bishop's College, there is nothing being done here, for the - instruction of the heathen in the knowledge of Christ; and I believe - of late years, nothing has been done. As far as I know of Calcutta - and its suburbs, there is no spot that I am aware of, that needs - missionary efforts more than Seebpore, and none more eligible. May - the blessing of God attend the efforts now about to be made for - their spiritual benefit! - - The brethren have requested me also to resume charge of the - Luckyantipore station, and to take the oversight of Kharee also, as - brother W. H. Pearce is desirous of relinquishing it, in consequence - of his increasing work in Calcutta. This I have consented to do, not - however without being in some measure sensible of the arduous nature - of the work now devolving on me; especially as the number of people - at the stations have considerably increased, and are greatly - increasing. I would, however, humbly look to Him who giveth strength - according to our day. This department of my work will occasion my - leaving home for days together several times in the year. The - brethren have also considered it proper to divide the Christian - Boarding School; and as Mrs. Ellis was desirous of some relief, - owing to the increase of the schools, her weaker state of health, - and the increasing cares of her family, Mrs. Pearce has been - requested to take charge of the girls' department; which she has - consented to do; and in the course of a few days expects to enter - again on this interesting sphere of labour. I have little more to - add, excepting just to mention that, about ten days after my - arrival, I accompanied brother W. H. Pearce on a journey to - Luckyantipore, where we had the pleasure of baptizing eight natives. - A full account of this interesting journey you may soon expect. - -Under date of the 9th of December, Mr. Anderson remarks:-- - - Since I have no interesting intelligence to communicate respecting - my own labours in this country, perhaps I may be privileged to speak - of the good that has apparently resulted from the labour of others. - And here I would refer to the native church, over which W. H. Pearce - presides as the pastor; it is impossible to contemplate but with - feelings of interest and gratitude, upwards of sixty of your - fellow-creatures, who were once in the darkness of heathenism, now - uniting in rendering worship to the true God. There is an appearance - too in many of them, that would indicate that they live very near to - God--that they are none other than the meek and penitent followers - of the Lamb. I would not forget to mention the schools at Chitpore, - under the care and superintendence of my esteemed friend the Rev. J. - Ellis; they speak highly of the diligence and devotedness of the - labours both of himself and of his dear partner in life. Having been - requested to examine them in history, geography, and the Scriptures, - I complied, and the result was most satisfactory, and beyond all - expectation. I would that I could say any thing to stir up the minds - of the friends at home on behalf of these valuable institutions. In - addition to the five youths, who have publicly professed their faith - in Christ by baptism, and who afford unequivocal proof of a change - of heart, there are two others, who will speedily follow their - example. We bless God for these fruits, which we hope are but the - earnest of a future glorious harvest. - - * * * * * - - DIGAH. - -We learn, by a letter from Mr. Lawrence, dated the 22nd of November, -that he was about to remove from this station to Allahabad. At that -large and populous city, which, it is expected, will be the seat of the -new presidency, he will be joined by Mr. Anderson, and both will labour -in conjunction for the benefit of the native population of Allahabad and -its neighbourhood. The reasons for taking this step have been explained -at length to the Committee, who concur in the arrangement, and trust it -will promote, in an increased degree, the great object in view. - - * * * * * - - JAMAICA. - -The tenor of recent letters from this island is, on the whole, highly -satisfactory. Our brethren on the north side are actively engaged in -rebuilding their chapels. Mr. Knibb writes from Falmouth, under date of -the 20th of February:-- - - My church is, I hope, in a prosperous state; most of the backsliders - have returned with weeping and supplication, while the inquirers are - pressing forward to the kingdom of God. Since my return rather more - than 200 have been baptized; their experiences have delighted me; I - do believe that the Lord has been with them of a truth: full 1000 - are now waiting for examination. I shall proceed slowly and - prayerfully with them, and I hope shall receive assistance from - above. Most of those who have been baptized were praying for five - years, during which time, their conduct, as far as we are able to - discover, has been consistent. My plan is this, I examine each one - privately, Mrs. K. talking with the females. The deacons are - appointed to examine into their conduct, and I get them to talk with - them. I then call a church-meeting, read over the names of those - whom I have examined, and of whom I think favourably, and request - any member present to mention any thing they know against any one. - If nothing is said, I receive them for baptism. I speak as plainly - as I can, and I feel that, if they are deceived, I am clear of their - blood. - - On February the 14th, the corner-stone of the new chapel was laid, - and a glorious day it was. Being Saturday, the country friends could - be with us, and they came from various distances of ten to fifteen - and twenty miles round. About half-past three the service commenced. - We had erected half our useful tent, and had provided a temporary - platform under it. Brother Hutchins commenced by giving out the - 102nd Psalm: - - Let Zion and her sons rejoice, - Behold the promised hour; - Her God hath heard her mourning voice, - And comes t' exalt his power. - - Brother Burchell read several short and very appropriate portions of - the word of God, and engaged in prayer. Brother Tinson gave a short - address; when he and brother Dendy, with myself, proceeded to lay - the stone, which had previously been prepared, and a cavity made, in - which was placed a bottle containing a short account of the - formation and the history of the church and the laying of the stone, - with the coins of his present Majesty in it. After reading aloud the - inscription, I placed the _medal_ struck in commemoration of the - abolition of Slavery, presented to me on the 7th of August at the - City of London Tavern. When this part of the ceremony was completed, - which excited intense interest, brother Dendy gave a most - appropriate address for about fifteen minutes, and we sang, - - Now let the slumbering church awake, - And shine in bright array; - Thy chains, O captive daughter, break, - And cast thy bonds away. - - The collection was then made, which amounted, with the one on Lord's - day for the same object, to £104. 10s., of our money. I then - addressed the multitude assembled, urged upon those who were - emancipated an attention to their duties, and having, as I thought, - a fit opportunity, as two or three magistrates were present, assured - them that I was still the foe of slavery, and the friend of the - oppressed; and that, while they acted right, I would defend them, - let the consequences to myself be what they might. Another hymn - being sung, brother Dexter concluded in prayer. Though nearly 3000 - persons were crowded together, the utmost order prevailed, while to - me it was truly a happy day. - - On the Sabbath-morning (the fifth anniversary of my recognition as - their pastor), the ordinance of baptism was administered to - seventy-two persons. The place selected was the sea, at the point of - a beautiful cove; full 2500 persons were assembled, no unseemly - noise was made, or gazing curiosity manifested. We commenced by - singing and prayer. Brother Burchell administered the ordinance; it - was one of the most solemn seasons I ever had the pleasure to - witness. On returning home numerous were the greetings we received - from our happy friends; the narrow road was lined for nearly half a - mile with them--truly it was a scene I longed that you should - behold. Brother Burchell preached in the morning; I received the new - members by the right hand of fellowship in the afternoon, and - administered the ordinance of the Lord's Supper, which was a solemn - season, and rendered additionally so by its being the anniversary of - my pastorate among them; which brought to their and to our minds our - dear departed brother Mann. At the conclusion I tried to sing the - hymn we sung at his death, but they wept and sobbed aloud. Oh, they - did love him, they still love him, and he was every way worthy of - their love. Brother Tinson preached in the evening; and, rather - fatigued _in_ but not _of_ the exercises of the day, we closed our - fifth anniversary. - - The first stroke of the foundation was struck on the 10th of - February, the anniversary of dear Mann's death; it was not done by - design, but was purely accidental. The corner-stone was laid on the - anniversary of my release from prison, being three years from that - period. - - - HOME PROCEEDINGS. - - DEPARTURE OF MISSIONARIES. - -Mr. and Mrs. Quant embarked for Nassau, in the Little Catharine, Captain -Kopp, on Monday, May 11th; and Mr. and Mrs. Shotton, for Jamaica, in the -Witton Castle, April 28th. - - LIST OF FOREIGN LETTERS LATELY RECEIVED. - - =East Indies= Rev. W. H. Pearce Calcutta Dec. 8. - ---- G. Henderson Berhampore Dec. 9. - ---- G. Pearce Seebpore Jan. 7. - ---- Ebenezer Daniel Colombo Dec. 27. - - =West Indies= ---- H. C. Taylor Old Harbour March 6. - ---- J. Clarke Jericho March 21. - ---- W. Knibb Falmouth March 17 & 24. - ---- T. Burchell Montego Bay Feb. 23, & - March 17 & 24. - ---- F. Gardner Kingston March 30. - ---- B. B. Dexter Montego Bay March 16. - ---- J. Coultart Sydenham March 11. - ---- J. M. Phillippo Spanish Town March 26. - ---- Joseph Bourn Belize Feb. 7. - ---- Edward Baylis Port Maria Feb. 10 & - Mar. 13 - ---- Knibb, Abbott, - & Dendy Falmouth Feb. 7. - - * * * * * - - _Contributions received on account of the Baptist Missionary - Society, from April 20, 1835, to May 20, 1835, not including - individual subscriptions._ - - _Collected in Scotland by_ Messrs. =Groser= _and_ =Flood=. - - Dunfermline: - Collection at Baptist Chapel 5 0 0 - Mr. Dewar 2 0 0 - -------- 7 0 0 - - Capar: - Collection at Mr. Watson's 3 0 0 - Collected by Mrs. Sturrock 3 11 2 - Bible Class 0 10 6 - Collected at the Secession Church, Aug. 1, - (for Negro Education) 3 0 0 - -------- 10 1 8 - - Kirkaldy - Coll. at the Baptist Church 8 0 0 - John Fergus, Esq. 2 0 0 - David Landale, Esq. 1 1 0 - -------- 11 1 0 - - Anstruther: - Auxiliary Baptist Society 1 3 0 - Baptist Church 2 15 0 - Collection 1 1 6 - Missionary Box 0 10 6 - -------- 5 10 0 - - St. Andrews: - Collection 2 2 6 - Miss Wilson 1 0 0 - -------- 3 2 6 - - Auchtermuchty: - Collection at Dr. Taylor's 1 10 0 - - Perth: - Coll. at Mr. Newland's Church 5 6 6 - Do. at Mr. Thompson's 5 8 0 - Do. at the Independent do. 3 6 1 - Perthshire Bible Society (T) 3 15 9 - -------- 17 16 4 - - Dundee: - Aux. Society, by Mr. A. Low 10 0 0 - Baptist Meeting, Seagate 6 0 0 - Baptist Meeting, Baltic-street 4 0 0 - Chapel Shade Penny-a-week Society, by Alex. Doeg 2 0 0 - Cards, by Mr. James Low 0 14 0 - Collection at the Public Meeting at the - Rev. Dr. Russell's 13 13 8 - -------- 36 7 8 - - Forfar: - Friends at Kerrimuir 0 7 6 - Public Meeting 1 17 2 - -------- 2 4 8 - - Brechin: - Society for Missions, Tracts, &c. 3 0 0 - Collection at Mr. Blackader's Church W.I.F. 3 9 0 - -------- 6 9 0 - - Montrose: - Secession Church 7 12 0 - Monthly Prayer-meeting 1 1 0 - Penny Society, by Mr. Mudie 5 0 0 - A Thank Offering 2 0 0 - -------- 15 13 0 - Arbroath: - Collection at Mr. Ramsay's 3 3 6 - - Aberdeen: - Collection at South Silver-st 6 10 2 - Do. at John-street, including £2. 10s. - from a Friend 6 10 0 - Do. at Mr. Penman's 2 2 0 - Do. at Mr. Spence's 2 10 0 - Do. at Mr. Stirling's 3 13 4 - Do. at Mr. Thompson's, Sermon and Public Meeting 7 7 0 - Donation from Missionary Society in - Mr. Angus's Congregation 2 0 0 - From Female Servant Society 2 2 0 - From Rev. Mr. Biggs' Church, Fraserburgh 3 0 0 - Friends at Fogyloan W.I.F. 1 0 0 - Friends, per G. Laing W.I.F. 1 0 0 - -------- 37 14 6 - - Elgin: - Coll. at Mr. Pringle's Chapel 3 0 6 - Baptist Meeting 5 0 0 - -------- 8 0 6 - - Banff: - Coll. at Mr. Murker's Chapel 2 16 6 - United Prayer-meeting 1 10 0 - -------- 4 6 6 - - Pitgair: - Friends, by Mr. J. Farrier W.I.F. 1 0 0 - - Mill Seat: - Collection at Mr. Morison's Chapel 2 0 0 - - Glasgow: - Coll. at Rev. Dr. Heugh's 10 0 0 - Rev. Mr. Thompson's, Hutcheson Town 7 18 0 - Public Meeting 2 8 2 - Rev. Mr. Paterson's 5 0 0 - Wesleyan Methodist Chapel 1 11 6 - Rev. Mr. Anderson's, Relief 4 19 0 - ---- Mr. Macleod's 11 14 0 - ---- Dr. Wardlaw's 4 2 10 - ---- Dr. Beattie's 2 17 0 - ---- Mr. Oris, Female Assoc. 4 0 0 - Subscriptions, by Mr. Swan 14 6 9 - Do. do. for T. 2 4 0 - Do. do. for S. 1 19 0 - Do. for _Jamaica School_ 1 1 0 - -------- 74 1 3 - - Huntley: - Collection at Rev. Mr. Hill's 11 0 0 - Missionary Society 3 0 0 - Youth's ditto 1 0 0 - -------- 15 0 0 - - Paisley: - East Relief Church, Dr. Thompson's 9 13 4 - Baptist Church, by Mr. Watson 3 0 0 - Mrs. Dunn W.I.F. 1 0 0 - Collection at Dr. Ferrier's 2 6 1 - Do. at Independent Church 2 12 8 - -------- 18 12 1 - - Insch: - Collection at Rev. Mr. Campbell's 3 3 0 - - Greenock: - Collection at Baptist Chapel 7 7 6 - Do. Union-st., Secession Church 3 3 2 - South Parish Church 2 6 6 - -------- 12 17 2 - - Edinburgh: - Collection at Elder-st. Chapel 14 6 4 - Do. at the Tabernacle 14 7 4 - Do. at Mr. Johnston's Chapel, Nicholsons-street 5 0 0 - Do. at Dr. Brown's, Broughton Place 10 0 0 - Do. at Mr. Cleghorn's, North College-street 6 0 0 - Do. at Mr. M'Gilchrist's, Rose-street 11 11 5 - Do. ditto. Public Meeting 7 6 8 - Do. at Mr. French's, South College-street 2 14 6 - Do. at Mr. Wilkes, Albany-st 4 15 8 - Do. at the Baptist Church, Pleasance 6 7 10 - Do. at Elder-street Baptist Church - Missionary Society 3 3 0 - -------- 91 2 9 - - Remitted by Mr. H. D. Dickie, Edinburgh: - - St. Andrews Missionary Society 4 0 0 - Ditto Second donation 2 0 0 - -------- 6 0 0 - - Leith: - Leith Auxiliary Missionary Society 5 10 0 - Lochee Society for Propagating Christianity at - Home and Abroad 3 0 0 - Dumfries and Maxwelton Penny-a-week Society 3 0 0 - Friends in Edinburgh and Leith 15 11 4 - Ditto ditto T 0 10 6 - John Turnbull Hawick, Esq., for Chapels 1 1 0 - - Friends in Aberdeen, viz.: - Dr. J. Walker, Lynturk 0 10 0 - Mrs. J. Wright, Echt 0 10 0 - Ditto for Chapels in Jamaica 0 13 0 - -------- 1 13 0 - - Collected by James Dick 0 8 8 - ---------- - £424 11 7 - -To the above list we subjoin the following note from Mr. Groser to the -Editor: - - My dear Brother, - - When you publish the recent contributions from Scotland, I will - thank you to acknowledge the kindness which Mr. Flood and myself - experienced throughout our tour. At Edinburgh, at Glasgow, at - Dunfermline, at Kirkaldy, at St. Andrews, at Dundee, at Perth, at - Aberdeen, and at many other places; in short, every where that we - went, we were received with the greatest cordiality. More pulpits - were open to us than we had time or strength to occupy, and we were - compelled to pass unvisited some towns and villages where we had - reason to believe we should have found a hearty welcome. The thanks - of the Committee are especially due to the ministers of the - Seceding, Independent, and Relief denominations, for the readiness - with which they admitted us to preach and collect in their - congregations. Among those churches also which are known - technically as Scotch Baptists, we found much to admire and esteem; - and nothing but more frequent intercourse with each other appears - necessary to create between us and many of their ministers, entire - communion an fraternal confidence. - - I am yours truly, - =W. Grosef=. - - - Boxmoor, Friends, by Miss Church, (Sunday-school £1) 5 15 0 - - Reading, Auxiliary Society, on account, by Mr. Williams 38 0 0 - - Miss Cadby's Missionary Box 1 5 5 - - Oakingham, collection and subscriptions, by Rev. J. Coles 21 7 2 - - Otley, (Suffolk), by Rev. J. Sprigg 1 15 7 - - Hitchin, Missionary Association, by Miss Palmer 17 17 0 - - Poole, subscriptions, by Rev. S. Bulgin 2 1 0 - - Coate and Bampton, by Mr. Huckvale, (for Jamaica) 4 0 0 - - Ridgmount, Friends, by Miss Cuttriss 1 18 6 - - Great Shelford, subscriptions, by Miss Nutter 6 0 0 - - Suffolk, Society in Aid of Missions, by Shepherd Ray, Esq. 25 7 6 - - Bewdley, collection, &c., by Rev. G. Brookes 3 0 0 - - Missionary Box at Mr. Day's, Commercial-road 1 6 6 - - Exeter, balance of contributions, by Mr. Commins 44 17 7 - - Harlow, small subscriptions, by Miss Barnard 3 16 6 - - Hemel Hempsted, collection, &c., by Mr. Ford 21 12 2 - - Bath, subscriptions, by Rev. O. Clarke 8 1 0 - - Sway, contributions, by Rev. W. Mursell 6 0 0 - - St. Alban's, collection and subscriptions, by Rev. W. Upton 31 6 9 - - Harpenden, do. do. 3 18 6 - - Kent, Auxiliary Society, on account, by Rev. W. Groser 25 0 0 - - Dunstable, collection and subscriptions, by - Mr. Gutteridge, jun. 50 3 6 - - Lymington, &c., by Rev. J Millard 12 0 0 - - Canterbury, Subscriptions by Mr. Christian 8 12 10 - Collected by Miss Philpot and Mrs. West 19 5 0 - -------- 27 17 10 - - DONATIONS. - - Edward Giles, Esq., _Clapham Common_ 50 0 0 - - Mrs. Giles, _Do._ 50 0 0 - - John Baylis, Esq., _Ponder's End_ 30 0 0 - - B. L. Ward, Esq., _Stanground_ 21 0 0 - - Mr. Dunnicliff, _Clifton_, near _Ashbourne_, - by Rev. W. Hawkins 5 0 0 - - - _Widow and Orphans' Fund._ - - Lady, by Rev. John Neave, _Portsea_ 2 0 0 - - * * * * * - - - TO CORRESPONDENTS. - -The thanks of the Committee are returned to Mr. B. L. Ward, for -twenty-four of his pamphlets "On the Importance of Missionary Effort." -To Mr. J. E. Mogridge, Birmingham, for a parcel of books and pamphlets. -To Miss Dafforne, Camberwell, for magazines, and a parcel of small books -and lesson boards. To Mrs. Risdon, and Friends, Pershore, for work bags, -pincushions, needle-books, &c. To Mrs. Jacobs, of Wingham, for a similar -parcel. To Friends, by Rev. J. Pilkington, for ditto. To a Young Friend, -by Rev. J. M. Cramp, for pincushions, &c., prepared during long -confinement in a sick chamber; and to Ladies belonging to the Baptist -Chapel at Canterbury, for a box of useful and fancy articles for the -schools in Jamaica. - - J. 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