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HOME MISSIONARY

MAGAZINE,

183 9.

"That the sodl be without knowledge, it is sot Ooo."-Prov. ill. *

.. T the most untutored mind the information Scriptural kn*^ ******!

m0re full and precise than the highest efforts of reason could aUata as the moraMy
of the Gospel is more pure and comprehensive than was **^*
consideration of its Divine origination invests it with an energy, of winch every system
not expressly founded on it is entirely devoid.-'-BonEKT Hall.

NEW SERIES.
VOL. IV.

LONDON :
PUBLISHED FOR THE HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY,

BY RICHARD BAYNES, 28, PATERNOSTER-ROW,

AND SOLD BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.
WILLIAM TYLER,
PRINTER,
BOLT-COURT, LONDON.
 INDEX.

Page
Acknowledgments 16, 82, 47, 64, h8, Freely ye have received, freely
112, 128, 144, 160, 176, 192, 203 give '. 56
Anniversary of the Heine Mis First fruits 129
sionary Society 54, 71 , 89, 98 Fragment schools 166
Auxiliaries to 58
Anniversary sermon and annual Home missionary's welcome .... 1
meeting 89 prayer meetings
Annual sermon, Dr. Raffles .... 101 for 1840 198
Anecdotes of village preaching. . 113 lighthouse .... 3
Anecdote 126 Society 16, 42, 48,
A scene in China 120 64, 89, 98, 100, 128, 135, 144, 160,
A lesson for the discontented .... 125 176, 192
Affecting instance of the uncer prayer meeting,
tainty of life 140 1839 9
Address from a home missionary Dorcas Society 12
to lus people 1 45 's visit to the
Aspatria, visit of Rev. G. Evans Clerkcnwell Ladies' Dorcas So
to" 189 ciety 65
Dorcas Society 109
Baptized child 12 chapel lost .... 148
Books for new year presents. . . . 26 Home and Colonial Infant School
Bristol, meeting at 22, 38 Society 122
Bristol auxiliary 131 Hingham, Norfolk 123
British and Foreign Bible Socie Hickman, Mrs. Mary .... 184
ties 170 Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire IMS
Christian Instruction Society 11, 168 Important bequest to the Home
China, (Medhurst) 21 Missionary Society 198
Christian church formed on a
home mission station 22Intelligence from various Home
Case of the widow Ball 23, 40, 56 Missionary stations 3, 19, 36, 115;
Clerkenwcll Dorcas Society .... 198 130, 149, 162, 179, 194
Connexion of home with foreign Infanticide 10
missions 34Ignorance and superstition in the
Collections at anniversary 104 19th century 18
Cornd rake, the 1 05Interesting account from a station 27
Castle-hill chapel, Buckland New InBdelity 57
ton 138 Invited guest 72
I hold in my hand the hammer. . 75
Donations and subscriptions 15, 30,44, Increased means of exertion in
60, 79, 108, 128, 142, 159, 175, 191, the national church 156
203
Dying postman 24 Letters to the editors, 23, 40, 53, 56,
Death of the Rev. W. Henry, 66,72,74, 105, 151, 180
Mr. Richard Perkins, and Rev. Letter tu the secretary 43, 119
Francis Moore 58 directors of the
Devon, new chapel in 156 Home Missionary
, extract from,
Society
acknow
.... 123
Death of John J 188
ledging a grant 100
Every christian should .be a mis Literary inteiligence 59,21
sionary 10 Lincoln, deputation of Home
Extract from Journal 43 Missionary Society to 154
English Monthly Tract Society . . 105
Evangelization of home 161 Miscellaneous intelligence 3
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Meetings at Bristol 22, 38 Revival meeting at Aspatna .... 136
Memorial to the Directors of the Removal 168
Home Missionary Society .... 42
More, Mrs., village labours 51 Sudden death 22
Mapleton chapel opening 55 Sale for Home Missionary So
Mary's visit to a workhouse .... 123 ciety 25, 40, 58, 100
Seek the Lord while he may be
New year's welcome 1 found 25
North Riding Auxiliary Home Six reasons for further exertion . 70
Missionary Society 187 Singular anagram 72
Notices 32, 58, 88, 1 1 2 , 1 26, 1 60 Select sentenc es 75
Notices of new publications 30, 43, 59,
78, 107, 127, 141, 158,173, 190, 201 Trust in God 67
Theobalds, Mrs. Susanna 182
Original letter of Rev. Titus
Knight 13 Unhappy marriage 117
Obituary 58, 73, 139, 200
Ordinations 119, 137, 172, 200 Village preaching 17, 33, 49
Opening of a new chapel 137 Voice of the times 1 66
Village obituary 69
Poetry 13, 28, 76, 106, 127, 141, 157, Village chapel in Devon 138
172, 190,201 Value and influence of religion .. 166
Praying breath never spent in Village address 170
vain 121
Paglesham, Essex, new chapel. . 155 Who is this? 8
Westf rhaiu, Kent, new chapel . . 185
Re-opening of Rochford chapel, Who can tell ? 125
Essex 12 What has God wrought by village
Review, the 55 preaching! 177
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JANUARY, 1839.

A HOME MISSIONARY'S WELCOME TO 1839 ; OR, A NEW

YEAR'S WELCOME AND AN OLD YEAR'S FAREWELL.
The Home Missionary, as he comes applause of millions, shall be forgot
to the close of another year, is natu ten, and their greatness buried in
rally led to look back on the past, eternal oblivion, the humble followers
aod to wonder and admire at the way of Jesus who are rich in faith and
the Lord hath led and guided him good works, shall be received with,
through this desert land. He looks " Well done,'' &c. It was the saying
back on the pleasing hours spent in of a man, when taking great pains
visiting, lending tracts, catechising, with a picture, that he was painting
preaching, &c, &c, and raises an for eternity. In a juster sense may
Ebenezer stone. Unlike the tradesman, ministers, ic. be preaching, praying,
whose concerns have been all with visiting, &c. for eternity ; and as there
time, his has been all about, and con will be a resurrection of sermons as
nected with, eternity. He counts not well as of bodies, on that day, let us
what money he has gained, but what pray, preach, and act as having Jesus
sinners have been converted ; what and eternity ever in view. Farewell,
backsliders reclaimed, what saints farewell, to the year now ended, and
built up; not what losses he has met while the pleasing hours spent in
with in -trade, but what opportunities preaching, &c. are still remembered,
of doing good neglected; and what and the joy of some precious souls
seasons have not been properly im who shall remember the year 1838,
proved. He looks not forward to the for ever, as the year of their spiritual
time of accumulating a fortune, when birth, and remember for ever, the
he shall retire from the bustle of bu means the Lord took to bring about
siness, and live retired, amid the bo this important end, the Home Mis
som of friends, but he eagerly expects sionary Society, and the Home Mis
and longs to be spared, that the fu sionary, will be embalmed in their
ture may be better occupied, and that memories, while adoring the Lamb on
lie may see sinners converted and Mount Zion, and form the subject of
made the loyal subjects of Christ's pleasing wonder in that land ot glory,
kingdom. honour, and immortality. With grate
The year 1838 is gone, and gone ful feelings for the Lord's supporting,
with its account, to be recorded and leading, and protecting care ; and gra
opened on a future day. When the titude for what the Lord has done
improvements in science, and in all for poor souls, 1838, farewell. Wel
worldly schemes of earthly aggran come, 1839. Hope tells of glorious
dizement, when all the buildings, days arriving, when the cloud which
rail-roads, &c. &c, formed this year, has been sending its showers of bless
shall be lost or consumed, in the ge ing in some places shall spread
neral conflagration, the work of mi over the island, and from Corn
nisters, Sabbath-school teachers, tract wall to Cumberland there shall be
distributors, city missionaries, &c, showers of blessing. Hope sits and
shall appear and form the subject of cheers us by the bright sun-shine days
the grand judgment. Then the con awaiting the Home Missionary So
verted souls united to glorious bodies, ciety, when, instead of its 0000/,
shall stand forth as so many monu 70002., and 8000/., it shall have its
ments of Jesu's love and grace, and 20,000/., and its hundreds of Home
whilst those worldly-wise men, who Missionaries. Rut hope is not an idle
excited the wonder, and received the grace; while it cheers us with future
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bright days, it is a working band, it
puts every iron in the fire, and keeps
tbem in it. Hope works by use of
means, for while the farmer sows,
hope cheers, hut hope flees from the
slothful and indolent ; for where there
is no sowing, there can be no reaping.
Had more been done for our cot
tagers in past years, more would have
been reaped to bestow on others.
Had these valiant workers been well
employed in every town in England,
zeal, activity, sacrifice, love, faith,
and perseverance,more would have
been done in 1838. It is now high
time to awake out of sleep. We know
not bow soon we may be called to
render an account of our stewardship.
Let us all resolve, God sparing us, to
be more prayerful ; for the secret pray
ers of true believers do much to un
dermine Satan's kingdom. Let us be
more given to searching God's word :
by this we learn the awful condition
of unconverted sinners, their awful
doom in eternity : by this precious
book we learn the only way of the
sinner's escape, and the means to be
used. " Faith cometh by hearing."
"We there find motives for obedience
the most powerful; the love of Christ,
the shortness and uncertainty of time,
the pleasures of doing good, &c. Let
us be more active in doing good our
selves, and animating others ; and
what our hands find to do, do it with
all our might. If we have regrets
on a dying bed, it will be that we
have been so inactive, so supine, while
the Lord gave us time and opportu
nity. The man who is conscious he
has neglected his work, and trifled
away his time, is more diligent in
what remains; let us, therefore, double
our diligence, and let the Home Mis
sionaries who are engaged in so glo
rious a work, be more active and zea
lous. We want revivals ; it is very
desirable if we could all have meet
ings once a month ; say, the first Mon
day of the month, and have two or
three sermons preached in the course
of that day. I know the difficulty of
getting the people out, but one could
be in the morning, and two in the
evening, and if we could all meet, if
possible, together, at a throne of grace,
at nine o'clock on Sabbath evening,
or ten o'clock on Monday evening. I
suggest these hints, and should be
glad some plans could be suggested
to arouse our villagers. We cannot
all meet personally, but we can often
meet in spirit, and we can talk to
each other by our Missionary Maga
zine. I hail the year 1839, and trust
it will be a memorable year in the an
nals of the Home Missionary Society,
and in the sweet experience of each
Home Missionary. Is any thing too
hard for the Lord 1 He can open the
hearts of the great and wealthy to
give out of their abundance. He can
open the hearts of the cottagers to
receive the word in the love of it ; he
can level mountains and exalt valleys.
If our faith is even as a grain of mus
tard-seed, we shall be able to remove
mountains. Let us be strong in the
faith, giving glory to God. Let hope
cheer the Committee of the Home
Missionary Society, and instead of
the dark and melancholy words, "If
funds are not raised, we must lessen
the number of agents." Let them
come forth in 1839, and say, " We are
happy to say we have doubled our
Missionaries, and we have now 200
active and zealous men." Meanwhile,
let us pray, " Thy kingdom come."
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THE HOME MISSIOHARY LIGHT
HOUSE.
An incident has occurred since my
last communication, which may be
worth naming. One night, contrary
to our usual practice, we were induced,
by an indefinable impression upon our
minds, to keep a light burning all
night. I also felt a strong inclination
to make up a fire, but resisted it, and
retired to rest without doing so. About
four o'clock in the morning I was awak
ened from sleep by loud knocking at
the door, and went down stairs. When
I opened the door I found two poor
seamen, who had very narrowly es
caped a watery grave, a short time be
fore. It appeared from their statement,
and subsequently from facts, that their
vessel had come into contact with an
other, and immediately sunk, off Black-
toft. The poor fellows bad only time to
save a few of their clothes, a watch, &c,
at the hazard of their lives. When one
of them ran down into the cabin for the
watch, the water was up to his knees;
in a few minutes after she filled and
sunk. She was laden with cheese, iron,
and wool. The few things they saved,
they brought to our house for shelter
until they could return to Hull, which
they did about ten o'clock. They ap
peared to be quite sober. I spoke to
them of the goodness of God in sparing
their lives, and gave them six tracts
when they left. To ua it appears re.
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markable enough that we should be in
duced to place a light immediately in
sight of these poor men, which they
saw, though they were at a distance of
more than two miles across the water.
I felt thankful that the cottage of your
INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME
MISSIONARY STATIONS.
HONOURABLE TESTIMONY TO A
POOR VILLAGER.
Brownhills, in the county of Staf
ford, might still have heen numbered
with the " dark places" that disfigure
our land, but for the help of the
Home Missionary Society. A Mis
sionary was sent, a church was ga
thered, a chapel was erected, a Sab
bath-school, and an Infant-school were
established.
The following inscription on a neat
tablet in the chapel, interests the
stranger, not only as a testimony to
departed worth, but also as a record
for God, by whose providence a door
was opened to the Gospel amidst the
dreary collieries of Brownhills:
" This Tablet is erected by a poor,
but grateful people, in memory of
James Caddick, who, before this
Chapel was erected, kindly and gra
tuitously afforded a room for the
preaching of the Gospel in this ham
let, and who was long distinguished
for his hospitable reception of the
ministers of truth. He died greatly
respected, December 6, 1833, Aged
81 years."
HAPPY DEATH OF A YOUNG VIL<-
LAGER.
Mary Anslow, the subject of this
brief memoir, received her first reli
gious impressions at a prayer-meeting
held in a humble cottage on Brown
hills, by the request of its sick and
dying inmate. That anxiety which
is common to the awakened sinner,
followed j but, at length, by a humble
and believing application to the Sa
viour, she found mercy and grace to
help in every time of need.
Little did Mary think that her
" time of need" would come so soon.
It was in the spring of the year 1836
Missionary was for once made a light
house to attract the attention of the
poor seaman in the midst of his sorrow,
and trouble, and danger.
A Home MtssioNARY
in Yorkshire.
" when the lilacs were in blossom,"
as she used to say, that the malady
attacked her, which terminated in
death. Not a murmur escaped her
lips during two years of severe suf
fering. About twelve months before
her release, she lost the use of her
left side, which afterwards was par
tially restored. It was at this time
that the writer first visited her. " I
did pray," she said, " that if it were
the Lord's will, he would restore the
nse of this arm, that I might be able
to hold my Bible." Her Bible was,
indeed, her companion; awake, she
was generally reading It, and, "I
think I could not sleep," she said, " if
my Bible were not under my pillow."
Mary Anslow was then about nine
teen years of age, with a countenance
singularly pleasing. " I never beheld
a sweeter smile," said a constant visi
tor, " her features seemed to be Irra
diated by " the peace of God which
passeth all understanding." But when
asked if she did not feel it hard to he
cut off in youth, she replied, " Oh no,
life is beset with dangers. I would
rather die and be with Jesus." The
same sentiment I find expressed in
the following lines, which she dictated,
in anticipation of her happy change :
" 'Tis done, the scene is closed, the conflict
o'er;
The Saviour calls, and Mary is no more :
Transported now to climes where cloudless
skies
Smile ever, and eternal fountains rise ;
She bids adieu to sorrow, sin, and pain,
In youth and health, immortal there to
reign;
She stands before her Great Redeemer's
throne,
And tunes her harp to strains on earth un
known ;
By grace peculiar, not ordained to brave
The perils of life's dark, tempestuous wave;
But lost in extasy, the depths to prove,
Of bliss unmingled, and eternal love.
Religion was not meant the heart to steel,
Bereaved friends, both may, and ought to
feel,
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But not to murmur. Then no more com the realms of light, where we shall
plain, meet to part no more.
Your loss is Mary's great, eternal gain." " Farewell,
Mary Anslow was tenderly at '' Mary Anslow."
tached to her relatives and friends. P. S. Mary Anslow died October
Not unfrequently did she warn the 25, 1838. Her end was peace.
impenitent among them, and beseech
them to he reconciled to God. On
one occasion, she observed to the PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL IN A
writer, " I could cheerfully die to
save them." VILLAGE STATION.
" Every separation of friends is a I remember one severe winter's even
kind of death," says one. There is ing in the early part of the year 1823,
this melancholy difference, however, the ground, in the language of the poet,
the separation which death makes, was covered with
does not admit of correspondence. " A velvet robe of stainless white."
Mary seems to have felt this differ
ence, having dictated from her dying A few, very few of the cottagers had
bed several affectionate farewell ad assembled together at the " Meeting
dresses, requesting they might be house," with the expectation of hear
delivered after her decease. By the ing your Agent, Mr. E . The good
following extracts, she, being dead, schoolmaster had kindled a large fire,
yet speaketh. and after waiting awhile, we were gra
To one, she says, " My face you tified to see the minister arrive ; he had
will see no more. Yet do not grieve, come from a place called C , a vil
all is well beyond the grave. I hunger lage about six miles distant.
no more, neither do I thirst any more, After warming himself at the fire,
nor does the sun light on me, uor any and congratulating the few present, the
heat. May the remembrance of the service commenced. We raised our
Lord's gracious dealings with me, hymn of praise to Him who, in the lan
urge you forward in your heavenly guage of the Psalmist, " Giveth snow
race." To another, " I have left all like wool, and scattereth his hoar-frost
earthly friends behind me, but I now like ashes," cxlvii. 16. Mr. E
enjoy the friendship of one that stick- stated, that as so few persons were pre
eth closer than a brother. Be not sent, he sincerely hoped that those who
cast down, therefore. If ye loved me, had come were truly hungering and
ye would rather rejoice. I am no thirsting after righteousness; and there
more gazing from Mount Pisgah, but fore he would address us as such. Hav
have crossed the Jordan, and rejoice ing read a chapter, and prayed, he took
in the heavenly Canaan. May the for a text, Heb. xiii., " Let your con
same redeeming grace which has versation be without covetousness, and
brought me hither, bring my dear be content with such things as ye have,
friends also." for he hath said, I will never leave
From the following, it appears that thee nor forsake thee." And truly I
the kindness of friends was not, I may say, that severely cold as was the
may say, is not, forgotten by Mary weather, yet our hearts burned within
Anslow. us while he discoursed to us, and
opened to us the Scriptures. The word
" Much respected Ladies, of the Lord was precious in those days.
When you receive these lines, my At the close of the sermon we sung
spirit will have escaped from this the hymn in Dr. Itippon's selection
world of sin and sorrow. I hope you beginning
will accept the grateful thanks of
your dying handmaid, for all your "How firm a foundation, ye saints of the
kindness to me in my affliction, and Is laid forLord,
your faith in His excellent word."
to our family, from time to time. The
Lord prolong your lives for the com The good minister had travelled to
fort of the orphan, and to make the our village on a white pony, which be
widow's heart sing for joy. May the kept to carry him from place to place,
blessing of him that is ready to perish, and on one of his visits, the poor horse
rest upon you. I trust, my dear was turned loose into the lanes to find
friends, I shall have the honour to a lodging, and a meal. On the follow
congratulate you on your arrival in ing , morning it was found to have
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strayed away, and this coming: to the
ears of some of the villagers, the first
and readiest person to go and search
after him, was one of the individuals
that had been previously summoned
before a magistrate for riotous conduct.
The effects of Divine grace are very
similar, whether found in the conduct
of a publican at Jericho, Luke xix. 8 ; a
jailor at Philippi, Acts xvi. 33, or a
ploughbov at I . He hides a smiling face."
The number of those that believed
continued to increase, and at length it
was thought advisable to form a society
or church. The Rev. Mr. D was
chosen pastor; and I believe the church
comprises about sixty members. The
school-room in which the meetings were
held, was found too small, and after
considerable deliberation, it was deter
mined that a chapel should be erected.
A garden was purchased in the centre
of the village. Some degree of opposi
tion, however, was manifested, but not
sufficiently strong to hinder the pro
gress of the building. The foundation
was laid, and the walls began rapidly
to rise. It may be mentioned, that often
when the masons and others went to
their labours in the morning, they found
considerable injury done to the work of
the preceding day. Bricks or stones
had been displaced, and thrown down.
To prevent this work of destruction,
about ten of the cottagers agreed to sit
up and watch, two and two each night ;
and thus, as one of them observed to
the writer, " in the erection of I
chapel, the men had to hold in one
hand a sword, and in the other a trowel,"
Neb. iv. 17.
Since the formation of the church,
which took place some few years ago,
some of the members have died, and
gone to their rest; others have been in
duced to emigrate from their native
land, and have left the homes of their
childhood, and the scenes of their riper
years, for the wilds of America or Aus
tralia.
I could relate heart-rending facts re
specting the misfortunes which have
befallen them since they departed from
our shores, but I forbear. I will rather
dwell upon the bright and lovely.
In August last it was delightful to
witness a scene which took place at
I . The venerable pastor standing
and listening with the deepest atten
tion, to whom ? to an individual who
then occupied the pulpitbut who had
previously been one of the fiercest per
secutors, and against whom the pastor
had appeared as a witness before a jus
tice of the peace. C,
PROVIDENCE.
.... "What in me is dark,
Illumine; what is low, raise and support!
That to the height of this great argument
I may assert eternal Providence,
And justify the ways of God to man."
" Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust him for his grace:
Behind a frowning Providence
" Providence may be fitly compared
to a mighty machine, the complicated
wheels of which are touched and moved
with wisdom, infinite and amazing : to
a"magnificent vessel steering her course
over the expansive sea of the universe,
directed by a never-failing and unfa
thomable skill. The movements of Pro
vidence, how wise ! how deep ! how
mysterious! and how powerful! He
doeth according to his will in the army
of heaven, and among the inhabitants
of the earth ; and none can stay his
hand, or say unto him, What doest
thou?"
REMARKABLE INTERPOSITION OF
DIVINE PROVIDENCE.
There is no true Christian, believing
the infinitely sublime doctrines of the
holy Gospel, but exceedingly rejoices
in the existence of an all-wise, holy,
superintending Providence ; which
condescendingly numbers the hairs of
his head continually guides his doubt
ful footstepswonderfully guards bis
dangerous wayand kindly supplies
his numerous and daily wants.
Allow me to record one of the most
interesting and wonderful instances of
the Providence of God, that ever came
under my own immediate knowledge.
A person living near me has two child
ren , the youngest is about three months
old. This dear little, tender babe, was
in the arms of the servant girl who was
nursing it, and playing with more
children in the garden. One of these
children was running after the servant
to overtake her ; she, to avoid its grasp,
hastily and imprudently stepped upon
apiece of old wainscoting that covered
the mouth of the well in the garden.
Instantly, alas! the board gave way,
when the servant and the tender infant
in her arms, were immediately precipi
tated to the bottom of the well, a depth
of more than twenty feet, and several
feet of water. One of the other child
ren soon sounded an alarm, when Mr.
$ who that moment was in the
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act of leaving the house with his horse,
instantaneously flew to the spot, and
removing the other boards from the
well's mouth, went down by his hands
and feet. When he first reached the
well, he saw nothing of either the ser
vant or child; but by the time he
reached the water they both came up to
the surface. He caught hold of the
dear babe, and handed it to some one
at the top, (for by this time a great
number of anxious neighbours had as
sembled on the spot ; he then caught
hold of the serf ant girl, and after some
difficulty, and with the kind assistance
of those above, brought her up too;
and, what is truly astonishing, tire
sweet, innocent babe has not even the
mark of a bruise upon it ; and the ser
vant, likewise, is uninjured. I waited
upon the family shortly after I heard
of the wonderful circumstance, and re
ceived from the mouth of Mrs. S
the above particulars. Mrs. S ,
myself, and the servant, went down
upon our knees to express our humble
and unfeigned gratitude to the God of
Providence, who had so miraculously
preserved two fellow-creatures from a
sudden and premature death. The
mother fondly hopes she shall never for
get the kind interposition of Divine
Providence; for if her dear child had
lost its life by accident, it would have
plunged her into the deepest and heart
rending grief. May the solemn and in
teresting event be sanctified to all their
hearts, and lead them unreservedly to
devote themselves to God, as the God
of infinite mercy and grace, as well as
the God of Providence.
AFFECTING PROVIDENCE.
An alarming and melancholy circum
stance has occurred in this town, prov
ing the force of the apostolic injunction,
" Be sober, and watch unto prayer." A
person left this place on Sabbath morn
ing to visit, in a neighbouring village,
a fellow-labourer who was afflicted. He
stayed with him only a short time. From
the house of affliction he went to the
village ale-house, where he stayed till
the dusk of the evening. He then left
to return to his family ; but, whether it
was through the darkness of the night,
or through drinking too freely, hedid
not reach his home. On the morrow
his anxious and deeply-affected family DEATH OF A VILLAGE HOME MIS
went in every direction in search of
him, when, alas ! after some length of
time had been spent, they found him in
an open meadow, stiffened in death !
Afew days afterwards I visited the fa
mily in their trouble, and heard the full
statement of particulars from their lips,
the substance of which I have here
faithfully recorded. 1 endeavoured to
administer to them suitable advice and
comfort, and recommended them in
prayer to the tender mere)' of our hea
venly Father. On the following Sab
bath-day, conceiving it to be my im
perative duty, I noticed the circum
stance publicly, by preaching from
those solemn and impressive words,
" Therefore, be ye also ready, for in
such an hour as ye think not, the Son
of man cometh." Part of the above-
named family was present, and seemed
very deeply affected. May the alarming
and afflictive dispensation be abund
antly sanctified to each of their hearts !
ANOTHER AFFECTING PROVI
DENCE.
The tyrant death has lately removed
one of my hearers to an eternal state of
existence. He was a person advanced
in years, who very frequently attended
the worship of God in our newly-erected
sanctuary, and would oftentimes ex
press himself well-pleased with the
style of preaching he there heard, as he
could so easily understand it. He left
his home and family, one morning, to
go to a neighbouring village to work ;
and, alas! he was never permitted to
return again alive. When seven o'clock
came, his family began to feel a little
alarmed at his delay, much more so,
when the clock struck eight. His son
and one of his workmen went immedi
ately in search of him ; when, shocking
to relate, the workman found him lying
in a dry ditch, quite dead ! It is sup
posed that he had been seized with an
apoplectic fit, as there were no marks
to indicate that he had struggled in the
least: and a person declared, upon his
oath, before the coroner and jury, that
he was not in a state of intoxication. I
waited upon the distracted and almost
broken-hearted widow, and read and
prayed with her, to console her in the
midst of her agonizing and heart-rend
ing sorrows. Well might the wise man
Solomon declare, " Boast not thyself of
to-morrow, for thou knowest not what
a day may bring forth." L.
SIONARY AGED 89 NEW VIL
LAGE CHAPEL.
The aspect of things on this station
is still pleasing. Our services are
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well attended, and we have nearly
100 Sabbath-scholars; and in this vil
lage we have eighteen weekly scho
lars. Just in the centre of the four
villages on this station, a chapel ca
pable of holding 200 persons has been
erected, and we have canse for much
gratitude to Him who has the hearts
of all at his disposal, for raising up
such kind friends ; friends of various
denominations of Christians, who have
given liberally of their substance, to
build a house to the name of the
Lord of hosts.
Next Sabbath-day I intend (God
willing) to open a third Sabbatb-
srhool, and to teach it in the chapel.
I shall now be able to superintend
this myself in the morning. I have
not heen able to do this heretofore,
having had five miles to go on the
Sabbath-morning, to a village where
the children attend a Sabbath-school
taught in the church. In that village
the good old man who opened his
house for the preaching of Christ
crucified, has been taken from us by
death. He was eighty-nine years of
age, and until within the last few
months, his health was good, and his
faculties little impaired. He was a
Home Missionary in private life. The
poor people in the village feel that
they have lost a spiritual father ; and
I find that I have lost a spiritual
friend. Never shall I forget how
cheerfully he accompanied ine to the
cottages of his neighbours when first
I came to the station, and how earn
estly he invited them to come to the
preaching, adding his affectionate
prayer, that they might get good for
their poor souls. I have understood
since his removal, that he was wont,
as long as he was able, to visit some
of the poor people at their homes,
after the service, and converse with
them on what they had heard. Who
can tell (eternity will unfold) what
good this aged saint has effected 1
He died, Nov. 18. The Sabbath com
menced, and he entered into rest.
The following Sabbath morning I
improved the event, in the cottage
which he had occupied, to a very
large congregation. He was much
respected, and many were unable to
get in. The tears flowed freely from
many eyes, few, I believe, were un
affected, while we meditated upon
the following subject, " The righteous
hath hope in his death," Prov. xiv.32.
I. We inquired into the character of
him who hath hope in his death. II.
The nature of that feeling which the
righteous possess in death. III. The
season when that feeling is said to be
in exercise. The poor old man had
been thirty years a Christian. His
viewsof Divine truth were truly Scrip
tural. All his hope was in the finished
work of Christ.
We have for the past week made
use of our new chapel, so that we
have one more service weekly. The
number for the last week past is GOO,
and we had no service at East Put
nam, where we have usually from
sixty to eighty. The number of times
I preach weekly, is now seven ; three
times on the Sabbath, and four even
ings in the week. The number of
hearers is not only great, but I am
happy to say, they are remarkably
attentive to the word of life. I tust
that beneficial effects commensurate
with eternal realities, will result from
the humble and feeble efforts of your
agent here.
My time, unnoticed above, is occu
pied in changing tracts, visiting the
sick, preparing sermons, &c. The
chapel has engaged much of my at
tention during the past quarter.
Sept. 13, 1838, the corner-stone of
a Home Missionary chapel, was laid
in the parish of Bucklaud Newton.
Hymns were given out, and suitable
portions of Scripture read by the
Home Missionary of Glanvill's Woot-
ton. Prayer was offered by the Rev.
A. Bisenti, of Stalbridge, and an ap
propriate address delivered by the
Rev. J. Hoxley, of Sherboiirne. On
Sabbath-day, Dec. 2, the chapel hav
ing been got ready, by laying on one
coat of plastering, and putting down
the floor, (it is to be finished and
formally opened in the spring) was
made use of for the first time. The
Rev. J. Troubridge.ofCerne, preach
ed in the morning, and the Home
Missionary in the evening. Consider
ing the very boisterous weather on
thatday, the congregations were large.
In the evening all the seats were oc
cupied, and the people very attentive
while the preacher addressed them
from Haggai ii. 9 ; "In this place I
will give peace, saith the Lord of
Hosts." From the text we deduced
four heads. I. A gracious promise.
II. A bountiful gift. III. A benefi
cent donor. And IV. A peculiar
locality. May the Lord of Hosts give
peace not only here, but in all the
places occupied by the Society's
agents. Amen.
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MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
"WHO IS THIS?" MAT. XXI. 10.
the Great, the Mighty God
the Conqueror bathed in blood .... Isa. lxiii. 3. Her. xix. 13.
the woman's promised seed
the chosen covenant Head
the Shiloh, seen from afar
the bright and Morning Star
the King ordained of old
the Prophet long foretold
the Priest who lives to atone
H is the Precious Corner Stone
ta IS the water-flowing Rock
ti IS the Shepherd of the flock
IS the Giver of true peace
X is the Lord our Righteousness
u is the Bread the Father sends
is the very best of Friends
is the Pearl of countless cost
IS the Saviour of the lost
IS the True and Living Way
IS the Sun of endless day
18 the Covert from the blast
IS the First, and he the Last
the Judge of great and small
the eternal Lord of All
Islington, Nov. 20, 1838.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF THE
HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.
Dear Sir,You were kind enough
to insert in the October Home Mission
ary Magazine a plain and unvarnished
account of the work of the Lord at
Chumleigh, in the county of Devon. I
beg permission to occupy a small space
in your valuable Journal, to say that
Thomas Sharp gratefully acknowledges
the receipt of the following sums to
wards the erection of a Chapel :
Some dear Christian Friends at or
near Leeds ] o 0
Dear Dr. J. P. Smith ... 110
A Well-wisher, S. B. ... 10 0
(Acknowledged in' Nov.
Magazine.)
Two beloved friends under the Sig
nature of Juvenis 5 0 0
6 0 0
For nearly thirty years I have been
engaged by the Great Shepherd to look
after strayed sheep between Exmoor
and Dartmoor, and have, durino- that
period, travelled upwards of 90,000
miles, and visited nearly every village
Letween those mountains; and the Lord
Isa. ix. 6. John i. 1.
Gen. iii. 1 5. Gal. iv. 4.
Isa. xlii. 1. Mat. xii. 18.
Gen. xlix. 19. Luke i. 32.
Num. xxiv. 17. Rev. xxii. 16.
Psal. ii. 6. 1 Tim. vi. 15.
Deut. xviii. 15. Acts iii. 22.
Psal. ex. 4. Heb. v. 6.
Isa. xxviii. 16. 1 Pet. ii. 6.
Exod. xvii. 6. 1 Cor. x. 4.
Isa. xl. 11. John x. 11.
Psal. lxxii. 7. John xiv. 27.
Jer. xxiii. 6. 1 Cor. i. 30.
Exod. xvi. 4. John vi. 32.
Cant. v. 16. John xv. 15.
Prov. iii. 15. Mat. xiii. 46.
Ezek. xxxiv. 16. Luke xix. 10.
Isa. xxx v. 8. John xiv. 6.
Isa. Ix. 20. Rev. xxi. 23.
Isa. xxxii. 2. Heb. vi. 18.
Isa. xliv. 6. Rev. i. 1 1 .
Dan. vii. 10. Mat. xxv. 32.
Mic. v. 2. Acts x. 36.
W. S.
has blessed the word to many precious
souls, and I can conscientiously affirm,
that I know of no place where a chapel
is more needed, or where a poor people
have done more towards the attainment
of their object. The four Chapels pre
viously built, have been paid for bv
Christian friends in the county. My
plan is to observe rigid economy, and
to avoid running into debt, to begin
and proceed as the Lord may incline
his people to provide the means. For
the last fortnight the work has been
suspended. 60 more would finish this
Chapel.
I again affectionately urge the friends
of our dear Lord to help in this good
work, it is His work ; and if I know
anything of my own heart, it is his
glory that is aimed at. My infirmities
prevent any personal applications. My
time is short, but before my blessed
Master calls me away, I should be much
gratified to see a house of prayer built
and paid for, at that once dark village
called Chumleigh.
Chumleigh,
Nov. 19, 1838.
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A LIST OF THE
HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER MEETINGS, FOR 1839.

Place. To deliver the

Address. Subject.

Jan. 21. Fetter-lane,Rev.Caleb I

Morris's .... J Rev. T. Archer . The moral and spiritual State of the
Rural Population in England, a
motive to Home Missionary exer
Feb. 18. ClaremontChapel,Rev tions.
J. Blackburn's :} Rev. J. Robinson . The Preaching of the Gospel, the ap
pointed Means for the Conversion
Mar. 18. Oxendon Chapel, Rev. "I of Sinners.
Rev.R. T.Hunt . The marked advances of General
T. Archer's ... J
Information among the Peasantry,
a loud call to send to them the
Apr. 15. Trevor Chapel, Rev. "1 Knowledge of Salvation.
J. Morison's, D.D. . J Rev. George Evans The responsible trust to which British
Christians are pre-eminently bound
to send the Gospel to the Villages,
of England.
May. No Meeting, being the Anniversary of the Society.
June 17. Jewin Street, Rev.
Rev. Charles Hyatt . The simplicity and all-powerful effi
Thos. Wood's :} cacy of the Means of Grace to in
struct, sanctify, and bless the great
mass, who are yet ignorant of the
July 15. HollowayChapel,Rev. "I way of Salvation.
W. Spencer's . . j Rev. Thos. Wood The command to the Apostles to com
mence their Ministry at Jerusalem,
constituting our imperative obliga
tion to regard the Condition, the
Aug. 19. Bishopsgate Chapel, "1 Claims, and the Call of Home.
Rev. H. Townley's. J Rev. James Sherman Our prayers, promises, and privileges
binding us to the cause of Home
Sept. 16. Wycliffe Chapel, Rev. 1 Missions.
A. Reed's, D.D. . J Rev. Henry Townley. The encouraging examples of Home
Missionary Service in England.
Oct. 21. Buckingham Chapel, "I
Rev. E. Dunn's . J Rev. Caleb Morris . The ten days of Prayer and Prepa
ration.
Nov. 18. Chapel Street, Soho, "1
Rev. J. Robinson's J Rev. W. Spencer . . The multiplied and satisfactory evi
dences of Success following the Ef
forts of the Home Missionary So
ciety, since its formation in 1819,
a ground of thankfulness, courage,
Dec. 16. RanelaghChapcl, Rev. "I and enlarged zeal.
R. H. Shepherd's . J Rev. J. Morison, D.D, The Example of the Saviour in
preaching the Gospel to Villagers,
well worthy the imitation of his
ministers in the present age.

These Meetings are held on the Third Monday in every Month ; when some interesting
s- ,TS,are read from the Journals of tbe Missionaries.Service to commence at Half- past
o'Clock in the Evening.
u N-B-TAe Smallest Subscriptions or Donations towards the Support of the Home
, AIr Society, will be gratefully received after the Services, in the Vestry of each of the
w Uiapels, or at the Society's Office, 1 1 , Chatham-place, Blackfriars.
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INFANTICIDE.
This practice did not prevail either
at the Navigators or Hervey groups ;
but the extent to which it was carried
at the Tahitian and Society Islands,
almost exceeds credibility. Of this,
however, I may enable the reader to
form some estimate, by selecting a
few out of numberless circumstances
which have come within my own know
ledge. Generally, I may state that, in
the last-mentioned group, I never
conversed with a female that had
borne children prior to the introduc
tion of Christianity, who had not de
stroyed some of them, and frequently
as many as from five to ten. During
the visit of the deputation, our re
spected friend, G. Bennet, Esq., was
our guest for three or four months ;
and, on one occasion, while convers
ing on the subject, he expressed a
wish to obtain accurate knowledge of
the extent to which this cruel system
had prevailed. Three women were
sitting in the room at the time, mak
ing European garments, under Mrs.
Williams's direction ; and, after re
plying to Mr. Bennet's inquiries, I
said, " I have no doubt that each of
these women have destroyed some
of their children." Looking at them
with an expression of surprise and in
credulity, Mr. B. exclaimed, "Impos
sible ! such motherly, respectable wo
men could never have been guilty of
so great an atrocity." " Well," I
added, - we'll ask them." Ad
dressing the first, I said to her,
*' Friend, bow many children have you
destroyed 1" She was startled at my
question, and at first charged me with
unkindness, in harrowing up her feel
ings by bringing the destruction other
babes to her remembrance ; but upon
hearing the object of my inquiry, she
replied with a faltering voice, "I have
destroyed nine." The second, with
eyes suffused with tears, said, " I have
destroyed seven ;" and the third in
formed us that she had destroyed
five. Thus three individuals, casually
selected, had killed one-and-twenty
children! but I am happy to add, that
these mothers were, at the time of
this conversation, and continued to
be so long as I knew them, consistent
members of my church.
On another occasion, I was called to
visit the wife of a chief in dying cir
cumstances. She had professed Chris
tianity for many years, had learnt to
read when nearly sixty, and was a
very active teacher in our adult
school. In the prospect of death, she
sent a pressing request that I would
visit her immediately ; and, on enter
ing her apartment, she exclaimed,
" O, servant of God ! come and tell
me what I must do." Perceiving that
she was suffering great mental dis
tress, I inquired the cause of it ; when
she replied, " I am about to dieI
am about to die." " Well," I rejoined,
"if it be so, what creates this agony
of mind?" "Oh, my sins, my sins,"
she cried ; " I am about to die." I
then inquired what the particular sins
were which so greatly distressed her,
when she exclaimed, " Oh, my child
ren, my murdered children 1 I am
about to die, and I shall meet them
all at the judgment-seat of Christ."
Upon this I inquired how many child
ren she had destroyed; and, to my
astonishment, she replied, " I have
destroyed sixteen ! and now I am
about to die." As soon as my feelings
would allow me, I began to reason
with her, and urged the considera
tion that she had done this when a
heathen, and during " the times of
ignorance, which God winked at;"
but this afforded her no consolation,
and again she gave vent to her ago
nized feelings, by exclaiming, " Oh,
my children, my children I" I then
directed her to " the faithful saying,
which is worthy of all acceptation,
that Christ Jesus came into the world
to save sinners." This imparted a
little comfort; and after visiting her
frequently, and directing her thoughts
to that blood which cleanseth from all
sin, I succeeded, by the blessing of
God, in tranquillizing her troubled
spirit ; and she died, about eight days
after my first interview, animated
with the hope, " that her sins, though
many, would all be forgiven her."
And what, but the Gospel, could have
brought such consolation 1 I believe
that, without the grand truth of par
don by the blood of Christ, I might
have reasoned with her from that time
to the present in vain. But I forbear
all comment; for if such facts fail to
demonstrate the value of Missions, no
observations of mine will do so.
Key. John Williams.
EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD BE A
MISSIONARY.
Sir, When we consider the state
of the world, and even of our own
land, must we not be deeply affected ?
Now if every Christian was a mission-
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ary in spirit wherever he went ; if he
did ail that he could far the souls of
others himself; if he stirred up all
that he could to exert themselves to
the utmost, and told them all the ways
in which they might do good, and
asked them to stir up as many more
as they could, and to tell them those
ways, how much good might be done !
Then the flame of zeal might spread
far and wide, and the whole Christian
world be roused to exertion. Then
most persons, rich and poor, might be
visited, and have the Gospel declared
to them. Then how vast an engine
would be set to work ! Then there
would be missionaries, ministers,
teachers for Sunday and other schools,
funds, men, and collectors for societies,
district visitors, &c, in rich abun
dance. When we see so much sab
bath-breaking, ignorance, drunken
ness, neglect of the means of grace,
and, even in Christians, so much
want of devotedness and heavenly-
mindedness, should we not all long
and labour for a revival of religion
amongst usshould not every one
set to work in the best way that he
can ? The Christian world, as a
whole, seems to want rousing to make
far greater efforts for the good of
souls. Now if every magazine had
articles, stirring up Christians to he
much in prayer for a revival of reli
gion and for the salvation of others;
to be most self-denying and laborious
in their personal efforts to do good ;
to live most plainly, moderately, and
economically ; to give most liberally
to the cause of God and to the really
distressed ; and to set a heavenly ex
ample to others, and to stir up others
to do these things ; might it not do
much good ? Might I suggest that it
might be very useful to have some
articles on the subject in yonr maga
zine; and to have them as soon as
possible, since, as souls are perishing,
the sooner we can get Christians to
work, the better? It might be very
useful if ministers exhorted their
people, (both from the pulpit and in
private,) to be most active themselves,
and to stir up others to be so too.
How delightful it would be if every
Christian, young or old, rich or poor,
made it the business of life (so far as
other duties permitted) to do good ;
if they sought out the poor, ignorant,
and careless, and besought them to
lie reconciled to God, to attend the
home of God constantly, to keep
away from public-houses, beer, and
gin-shops, (those slaughter-houses of
11
our population,) to read the Bible, to
keep the sabbath most holily, and so
on ; if they laid out their time and
money to the glory of God, taking
care to waste none of either, but to
lay out both to the very best advan
tage ; and if they laid out every day,
Sundays and other days. In trying to
do good. Even the poor, servants,
and children, may do very much good
in their respective spheres. But
many do not seem to exert themselves
to do good, not perhaps feeling the
duty of caring for the souls of others.
How much need there is then that we
should stir up others to do good !
And if every magazine took up the
subject, then many Christians might
be addressed on the subject, since
one magazine circulates among one
class, and another among another
class. Oh that Christian ladies and
gentlemen would devote themselves
to the work of visiting the poor,
teaching in schools, &c. By making
short visits to each, they might calk
on many more, and call oftener at the
same house. The poor in general,
even those who read the Bible aud
tracts, and hear the Gospel, seem to
be desperately ignorant of the very
plainest truths. Must not this arise,
in some measure, from the language
of tracts, books, sermons, teachers,
visitors, &c, being too hard 1 How
desirable, then, that sermons, books,
&C, should be as plain as possible,
(especially those for the poor and
young,) with words, as much as pos
sible, of only one or two syllables,
and of Saxon, not Latin or Greek
origin. I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
S. D.
Peckham, Dec. 14, 1838.
P.S. How delightful it would be if
every Christian, of every station, was
always watching for opportunities of
doing good, in travelling, in walking,
and wherever he was.
CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION SOCIETY.
The Bible Vindicated, in a Course of
Lectures to Young Men, and others, to
be delivered at the Weigh-house Chapel,
Fish-street Hill, on Wednesday Even
ings, at Eight o'clock, by Ministers in
connexion with the above Society, as
under :r
Jan. 2.The Accuracy of the Sacred
Writers on Scientific Sub
jects, ltev. J. Young,
A.M., Albion Chapel.
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Jan. 9.The Historical Facts re people previously to the day of open
corded in the Bible credi ing. The amount of collections, &c,
ble and authentic. Rev. J. during the day was ]07. A special
Fletcher, D.D., Stepney. prayer-meeting was held on the even
16.The Social Evils of Christ ing of the following day for the pur
endom are not sanctioned pose of supplicating an outpouring of
by the Bible. Rev. J. the Holy Spirit and a revival of reli
Blackburn, Pentonville. gion in the town and neighbourhood.
23.The Influence of the Bible
conducive to Personal
Happiness. Rev. H. Town- HOME MISSIONARY DORCAS
ley, Bishopsgate Chapel.
30.The Diversity of Religions SOCIETY.
Opinions no Objection to This is an Association of Ladies,
the Use of the Sacred forming a Society for the purpose of
Scriptures. Rev. R. Red- furnishing Missionaries at the different
path, A.M., Wells-street, stations of the Home Missionary So
Oxford-street. ciety with Articles of Clothing for the
Feb. CThe Claims of the Koran destitute poor, so that they may he
and other Writings deemed able to attend Public Worship ; also
sacred . not to be compared to clothe their child fen .that they may-
with those of the Bible. go to the Sabbath Schools; and like
Rev. R. Ainslie, New wise for getting up boxes of linen, to
Conrt.Lincoln'sInn Fields. be lent to poor married women during
13.The Moral Impulse impart their confinement. The Committee
ed to Individuals and Com meet at Mrs. Simco's, 21, Wynyatt
munities by the Study of Street, every month, for the purpose of
the Bible. Rev. F. A. making garments, answering applica
Cox, D.O., LL.D., Hack tions, and regulating the affairs of the
ney. Society.
20.The Duty of regarding the The funds of this Institution are so
Claims of the Bible on the very limited, and the urgent calls so
Faith and Obedience of many, that the Committee feel con
Mankind. Rev.T. Binney, strained to appeal, (and they trust
Weiyli House. not in vain) to their fellow-christians
on behalf of the many thousands who
inhabit the dark places of our beloved
RE-OPENING OF KOCHFORD country, and who are perishing for
lack of knowledge, and of whom it
CHAPEL, ESSEX.
may justly be said, that until the
The above place of worship having Home Missionary Society was formed,
undergone a very considerable en " No man cared for their souls."
largement, was reopened for Divine Subscriptions and Donations re
worship on Wednesday, November ceived by Mrs. Herbert, 9,' Regent
28, 1838, when three 'sermons were Terrace, Shepherd's Walk, City
preached: that in the morning, by Road; Mrs. Chaille, 11, Northampton
the Rev. A. Fletcher, of Finsbmy Street, Lower Koad, Islington -, Mrs.
Chapel ; that in the afternoon, by the Price, 9, President Street, East,
Rev. Robert Burls, of Maldon ; that King's Square ; Mrs. Harle,21, Wyn
in the evening, by the Rev. Edward yatt Street, Goswcll Road ; Mrs.
Parsons, of Bow. The. following Siinco, 21, Wynyatt Street, Goswell
ministers took part in the service : Road ; Miss Furneaux, 4, Queen
Rev. Messrs. J. Thornton, of Billeri- Street, Percival Steet, Clerkenwell;
cay ; James Pilkington, of Rayleigh ; Mrs. Stroud, 5. Henry Street, Pen
Richard Fletcher, of Southend ; James tonville.
Oarnngton, of Bnrnham; John Nor Subscriptions of 6s. per annum,
ton, of Maldon; Isaac Jacob, of and upwards, or donations of blan
Great Wakering ; and Ebenezer Tem kets, left-off apparel, raw material
ple, the minister of the chapel. The books, tracts, &c. thankfully received"
necessary ground for the enlarge
ment was the generous gift of Miss
Lambinh, daughter-in-law of the Rev. THE BAPTIZED CHILD.
Alexander Fletcher. The expense of
the enlargement was ,600, towards Christian parent, look upon that
which ^ 350 had been raised among the child. You recollect the time when
you presented it before the aitar,
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when, holding it in your arms, yon
stood before the great congregation,
and there, before many witnesses,
solemnly dedicated it to Cod.
Have you duly considered the im
port of that act ? It was a renuncia
tion of all claim to it as your own. It
was an acknowledgment of God's
right to the [child, and a solemn pro
mise to treat it as God desires. Yon
promised to do to it and for it every
thing that you would feel to be obli
gatory were the Saviour always pre
sent in bodily form, in your family,
and observing all your actions. Yon
promised, in a word, to train it up
precisely as you have reason to believe
Jesus Christ himself would train it up.
This was the promise. Will you now
look whether yon are fulfilling it?
Some parents command a child, and
then do not insist on strict obedience
to the command. What would Jesus
Christ do 1 Some parents are more
solicitous for the intellectual than the
moral improvemeut of their children ;
that is, they act as if they were so.
If a lesson in grammar or music
come in collision with a religious
meeting, the latter must give way.
How would Christ do? Some pa
rents suffer their children frequently
to absent themselves from the devo
tions of the family. Docs Christ ap
prove of this? Some fix the time for
evening prayer so late, that the
younger members of the family must
necessarily be either absent, or inca
pacitated by drowsiness for deriving
any benefit from the exercise. Is
this as Christ would have it 1 So you
say that the rule we have applied to the
cases above mentioned, is too strict !
Are you not required to train your
child just as you would believe Jesus
Christ himself would have trained it?
You have publicly given your child to
Christ ; how then can you ask for any
other guide in the training of it than
the will of him to whom you have
made the dedication ? Yes, it is a
good rule. In whatever you do to or
for your child, you are bound to in
quire whether Christ would do it if
he were in your place.
There are some parents, who greatly
need to make such inquiries as the fol
lowing:Were Jesus Christ present
in my family, in bodily form, would he
send (hat child to the dancing school
this evening ? Would he permit these
sons or daughters to attend the thea
tre? Would he give my children a
settlement in the world ; or would he
let them settle themselves, and devote
13
the property requisite for that pur
pose to promote the advancement
of his kingdom ? Cincinnati Journal,
July, 1838.
ORIGINAL LETTER OP THE REV.
TITUS KNIGHT,
Addressed to the Rev. Thomas Winton,
at Exmouth, Devonshire.
Dear Brother, I thank you for
your long [epistle, which I received
two days before I left London. By
the good hand of God protecting me,
&c, I am now again in my chamber
at Halifax; my family well, praised
be the Lord ; Sammy and John both
at Hipperholme ; James at school with
me, construing Greek, and reading
Virgil ; daughters and wife much as
usual, and friends in general. My
son William has lost his wife a few
days since, expected long before, who
has left him three children, See.
The affair of Sir H. Trelawney may
teach us, if attended to, many useful
lessons : 1st, The danger wealth and
popularity expose us to ; the towering
cedar often suffers by heaven's tre
mendous fire, or torn by stormy
winds, whilst the low and humble
shrub escapes unhurt;2nd, To be
ware with what company we join our
selves; Peter, too confident, though
the best excuse in the world for what
he did, viz., love to Jesus, ventured
into the hall, and there he found him
self;3rd, The necessity of a heart
established in grace, and not to be as
reeds tossed to and fro with every
wind of doctrine ;4th, The danger
of leaning to our own understanding,
in the things of God ;5th, The ne
cessity of watchfulness and prayer
herein, O my brother, double your
diligence, and if Satan has gained
any advantage, be humbled, and bow
at the feet of Jesus;tith. To beware
of wavering in the truths of God,
because wealthy, learned, and wise
men waver and turn aside ; yon
know the determination of God is to
confound the wisdom of the wise, &c. ;
and we may learn, 7th, The necessity
of reading the Bible with prayer, &c.
The natural man doth not understand
the things of the Spirit, nor can they
be known hut by the teachings of that
Spirit; and hence no man can call
Jesus Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.
As for me, my all is wrapt up in
Christ, for time and eternity. Take
Jesus from me, or which is tanta
mount, divest him of Deity, and I'll
immediately give up my Bible; I'll
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give up my religion as a Christian ;
Mahomet must have been a better
man than Jesus, and certainly Maho-
metanism is preferable to Christian
ity. And what I may further add,
take away the Divinity of Christ, and
I, (my poor heart melts and shudders
at the thought,) as a sinner, lost irre
trievably, must cot the cable, and
cast away the anchor of my soul.
No, here is firm footing ; Jesus is a
foundation tried, precious and im
moveable. O dear Sir, build here;
venture here your all ; who trust in
him shall never be confounded. 1
rejoice to hear that your labours are
owned, and that people are disposed
to hear. Preach the word, preach the
Gospel, preach Christ and him cruci
fied ; and surely yon will save your
own soul, with those that hear you.
Respecting your difficulty in forming
the people into a regular church, let
reason and revelation dictate to you.
The light of nature and reason teach,
that where persons are joined together
for any religious service, they must
be agreed in the main and most im
portant points that relate to it. " How
can two Walk together, except they be
agreed.'" Amos iii. 3. And the New
Testament teaches the same practice.
The light of reason teacheth, that
there must be a mutual consent, com
pact, Or agreement, amongst such
persons as profess the same religion,
to walk according to the directions
and dictates of it, &c. Now St. Paul
expresseth the same thing, at least
includeth it, in that phrase of "re
ceiving one another as Christ hath
received us," Rom. xv. 7, '* that with
one mouth we may glorify God," &c.
When the number of disciples was
multiplied and increased, reason na
turally dictated to the apostles to cull
in aid and assistance suitable to the
nature and design of the society they
were then members of. Hence, men
chosen from among themselves were
appointed to the office of deacons,
whose necessary character and quali
fications yon have at larpe, 1 Tim. iii.
Nor do the Scriptures, in my opinion,
know any other office or officers,
which are not reducible to, and com
prehended in, that of bishops and
deacons, Phil. 1. 1. With respect to
the ordinance of the Lord's Supper,
my advice is, if you are settled in
your mind and judgment, with re
spect to the doctrine and discipline
of what is called Independency, to
which you are not a stranger, en
deavour to procure an ordination ac
cordingly, which, I should think, is
neither Impossible, nor very difficult to
obtain ; some of your neighbouring
ministers, I doubt not, would assist ;
but in case such assistance could not
he procured, Necessitas sine lege est,
I would appoint a time for prayer, &c.
and let the people declare their choice
Of yon as their pastor, in some public
sort. This done, (I say again in case
of necessity,) I would proceed in the
fear of God, to administer both Bap
tism, and the Lord's Supper.
These, Sir, are my free thoughts on
your situation ; follow my advice if
you please, so far as the Word and
reason will bear you out, but no far
ther, and may the Lord, the best coun
sellor, give yon understanding.
It will always give me pleasure to
hear that you stand fast in the Lord,
seated humbly beneath the Cross of
Christ, and glorying in him. O my
brother, be in earnest, be diligent, be
instant in season, and out ot season.
Time Is short, Eternity endless, Death
is in advance, the curtain will quickly
drop, and the great drama reach its
catastrophe. God be with you ! pray
for your real friend and brother ill
the Lord Jesus Christ,
T. Knight.
P. S. I shall be glad to furnish you
with the books you mention, but the
distance is so great, and carriage high,
that the price will be much enhanced.
However, I shall endeavour compli
ance.
Halifax, Sept.U, 1778.

POETRY.
GARDENING.

Wet with the dew and soft distilling show'rs,

The garden's smiling bloom attracts the eye,
And trees, and plauts, and herbs, and fruits, and flowers,
W aft on the breeze their balmy fragrancy ;
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And sweet the task to dress the fertile soil,
The herb to water and to prune the hough,
O'erladen with the rich, luxuriant spoil,
And watch the seed to fair fruition grow.

Ye dear delights ! and here well-pleas'd, I trace

Thy beauties, Zion, and thine emblem ee,
And nourish'd with the dew of heav'nly grace,
Thy fresh springs flow to all eternity;
And planted, water'd with a Saviour's care,
Thy fair renown shall heathen lands admire ;
And thy sweet fragrance fill the desert air,
Till the wide world a Saviour's grace desire.
The Lady Jane St. Maur.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The Missionary at Wuitgift presents liis best thanks for a grant of Tracts
from the Committee of the Religious Tract Society.
The Rev. Thomas Lewis, Pemhridge, Herefordshire, desires most sincerely
to record his sincere gratitude to the Ladies of the '* Home Missionary Dorcas
Society " for a valuable supply of clothing for the poor children of his Sunday
School ; and likewise for useful articles to he lent to poor married women
during the time of their confinement. May the Saviour say to those Christians
ladies on the memorable day of judgment, " Come, ye blessed of my Father,
inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. . . .
For I was naked, and ye clothed me."
The Directors return their thanks to the Misses Wheeldon and Harris, of
St. Albans, for their kind and useful present of Pamphlets.
Also, to the Ladies of Craven Chapel, for a box of linen, for Mr. Neill's
station, Witheridge, Devon, per Miss Shepperson.
Also, to Miss Sontligate, Camberwell, for five volumes of the Home Mis
sionary Magazine.
The Rev. W. M'Dowall, of Kirkby-Moorside, presents his thanks to Mrs.
Thompson, of Whitby, for a parcel of Tracts just received.
The Rev. James Prior, at Netherby, Dorsetshire, presents his thanks to the
Committee of the Tract Society, for their kind and liberal grant of Tracts.
Also, to kind friends at Beaminster, for five forms ; and Mr. Robert Conway,
for a desk, and a parcel of Evangelical Magazines for circulation.
The Rev. John Lewis, Kingsbridge, Devon, returns his sincere thanks to
the Tract Society for a grant of Tracts. Also, to Mrs. Perkins, for a parcel
of tippets, aprons, and children's stays.
The Rev. Thos. Sharp, Clmmleigh, Devon, desires to acknowledge the
receipt of 20s., from Christian friends at Leeds, towards Chumleigh Chapel,
and to thank them for the same.
The Directors have received a bundle of clothing from Mrs. Perkins, for
their Missionary, the Rev. David Pram.
Also, a large parcel for ditto, from Mr. Nisbet.
The Rev. VV. Hacket, Missionary at Keetb, Yorkshire, desires gratefully
to acknowledge the receipt of a large parcel of Tracts, for Loan distribution,
from the Religious Tract Society, London, and likewise a Library consisting
of 10 Volumes, for the use of their Sunday School.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month will
be held on Monday evening, January 21, at Fetter-lane Chapel, (the
Rev. C. Morris's.) .
The Rev. T. Archer will deliver the Address.
Service to commence at Seven o'clock.

W. Tyler, Printer, Bolt-court, Fleet-street.

 THE

FEBRUARY, 1839.

VILLAGE PREACHING. No. I.

A pious friend in a village where I and some died happy in the Lord,
was in the habit of preaching, said to giving full evidence of the sincerity
me, one day, " The good yon have of their love to Christ, and that they
done, Sir, by village preaching, will had obtained pardoning grace through
never be known till the day of judg his blood, and justification through
ment." If every minister were fully his righteousness. The happiness and
awake to the benefits arising from fre delight I experienced in my visits to
quent visits among his rural neigh that place for twenty years, more
bours for the purpose of enlightening than compensated for the labour and
their minds and instructing them in toil. Oh, how cheerfully did they sing
' the knowledge of Christ, as the way the praises of God ! with what atten
to eternal life, there is scarcely a tion and interest did they listen to the
single village that would now be in a word, and with what emotions did
state of darkness. That the effort they describe the pleasure they expe
requires many sacrifices of personal rienced ! I think I hear them singing
comfort and ease, is a fact readily ad these words :
mitted ; but it is an equal fact that the "Come, prodigals, return,
advantages to a stated minister and to Your Father calls to-night;
his congregation, would be far more Do not at mercy spurn,
than a counter-balance. The writer No more may He invite :
has been a preacher in villages, more Within your Father's house there's room,
He waits to bid you welcome home."
or less, for nearly forty years, and
takes the liberty of stating some of When I visited that interesting
the results of his labours, in the follow spot, some years since, 1 was intro
ing words : duced to the respected clergyman
Shortly after my settlement in C , who there dispenses the word of life
in 1800, I began topreachin the neigh in the Established Church. He well
bouring villages. Among other reasons, supports the character of a minister
I was induced to do so by the des of Christ ; and spends an ample in
titute and ignorant state of the in come in his efforts to do good. From
habitants, and by a desire to increase his lips I received the cheering intel
my own congregation, which was at ligence that many of his parishioners
that time small. I acted upon the ge had related to him the benefits they
neral principle laid down by Christ had derived from my ministry, and
in his charge to his disciples, " Go ye that many whom he had visited bad
out into all the world, and preach the declared, when dying, that they were
Gospel to every creature, even into indebted, under God, to these occa
the highways and hedges; and compel sional ministrations, for their know
them to come in." My first attempt ledge of salvation and hope in the Sa
was at S P , where I had but viour.
little apparent encouragement ; but I It was, and is stili, a determination
learned afterwards that good was with me in all my preaching in vil
done. At T , about two miles off, lages, never t<> utter any thing disre
I preached once in the week, and spectfully of the Established Church.
being invited to E , a distance of My object was not to make the people
four miles, I went thither once in the sectarians, but Christians; believers
month, and soon obtained a numerous in the Son of God. Sometimes, in
and attentive audience, to whom the deed, I reminded them of passages in
word preached was greatly blessed. the prayers and liturgy of the church,
Many were convinced and converted, to confirm or illustrate the statements
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I made, and this produced a benefi
cial effect.
During my visits at this place, a
young man frequently attended, who
resided, with a neighbouring farmer
in the way to E . He generally
took my horse from me, and brought
it to me after the sermon, and accom
panied me about a mile on my way
home ; conversing on the state of his
mind. The word had been blessed to
his soul, and he gradually obtained
sound and scriptural views of the doc
trines of the cross of Christ. There
was a degree of modesty and humi
lity about him, which commended him
to my notice and regard ; and I felt
determined to advance his temporal
as well as his spiritual interests. Alter
some years he lift his situation, and
came to the town where I resided.
His endeavours to procure a suitable
situation, were ineffectual; and know
ing the evils to which an unemployed
mind is exposed, I desired him to
come to me every morning, that his
time might be improved. I instructed
him in writing and arithmetic, and
grammar, and taught him the rudi
ments of Latin. I forget how far he
had proceeded in that language, but
for the time he was under my instruc
tions, he made a proficiency which
afterwards proved of the greatest im
portance. He sometimes attended in
the different villages, and presided at
a prayer-meeting, occasionally giving
an exhortation. I introduced him, at
length, to one of our provincial aca
demies for educating young men for
the ministry, where he remained for
some years, till he accepted an invit
ation from the Society for promot
ing Christian Knowledge, and has
engaged as a catechist in the West
Indies. He has since been ordained,
and now presides as the minister of a
parish in one of our West India
islands, on which station, I trust, the
Lord will make him eminently useful.
As I write for the encouragement
of Home Missionaries and ministers
who attend to that part of their duty
which relates to village preaching, I
have to notice that I endeavoured
conscientiously to fulfil my engage
ments, whatever might be the state
of the weather, generally speaking.
I have often preached in wet clothes,
but I do not remember that I ever
suffered the least injury as to my
health. The effect of punctuality was
a steady attendance on the part of
the hearers. Another object which 1
regarded, was, an endeavour to make
myself understood by those who were
illiterate and uneducated, remember
ing that " to shine is to be useful. "
My subjects were generally such as
appeared, under God, best calculated
to alarm the sinner, and direct him
to the Saviour as his only hope. My
principal topics were, the depravity
of man, necessity of repentance, re
generation, faith in Christ, his per
son, work, sacrifice, obedience, holi
ness of heart and life, as the effect of
a Divine change ; awful state of the
finally impenitent, and eternal hap
piness of the righteous. Occasionally
improving the death of individuals,
the return of seasons, festivals, &c. &c.
In all my discourses I insisted upon
the necessity of the work of the Holy
Spirit on the heart, to convince, con
vert, sanctify, and prepare the soul
for heaven, The happiness I expe
rienced in these labours is indescrib
able. I had generally remarkable li
berty, and God was graciously pleased
to give testimony to the word of his
grace.
(To be continued.)
IGNORANCE AND SUPERSTITION
IN THE 19lH CENTURY.
When lately visiting the village of
B., I was told an old man wished to
see me, and, as he bad been much pre
judiced against our meeting, and nei
ther he nor his family ever attended, I
was the more surprised. After convers
ing for some lime with him, I inquired
if he knew who came to save sinners.
He paused ; " I think I once heard
who it was, but I have forgot." I in
quired, after 1 had told him who it
was, if he knew who Jesus Christ was,
what death he died, &c; but he could
give no answer ; he appeared as igno
rant of these matters as if he had lived
all his life in a heathen land. Though
he had the Bible, and went and heard
sermons in the church, yet, alas! he
has remained in such ignorance. Have
Christians done their duty ? In the vil
lage where I reside there is a woman
about sixty years of age, who professes
to be a charmer, and persons/ of va
rious grades apply to her; yea, she is
sometimes raised out of her lied to
charm ; and when I conversed with
her, she told me the distance people
came, and the wonders performed.
One remarkable feature of charming
appears to be, that if she told any one
the secret words, the power of charm
ing would be gone, Alas ! alas I what
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is man ? though I have lived here for
three years, and weekly visited and
conversed with the people, I had no
idea such things were going on. We
talk of the heathen ! 0 ye who merely
feel for poor sinners, come and see !
Thousands and thousands within ninety
mUes of the metropMs are perishing for
lackof knowledge. Here are persons who
know nothing of Jesus, do not know
the Saviour of the world ; here are
persons coming with children, &c, to
be charmed out of their troubles. Sure
INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME
MISSIONARY STATIONS.
GREAT PROSPERITY ON A HOME
VILLAGE STATION. AFFECTING
ACCOUNT OP THE DEATH OF A
SUNDAY SCHOLAR.
The Congregations upon the sta
tion at Moivcom I u'luke.bot h in thethree
Chapels and in the Cottage Services,
continue to he large and often over
flowing. I am much engaged in the
duties of my office as an Evangelist,
amt meet with continued tokens of the
Divine blessing it pon my labours, which
are in season and out of season, if by
any means poor sinners may he drawn
to the Saviour. The promise in Christ
is so ample, and the Gospel so adapted
to man as a moral, spiritual, and im
mortal being, that with all the ministers
of the cross, I feel an anxious desire
to see all who hear of the Saviour,
made savingly acquainted with him.
My congregation at Kish Pond, at nine
o'clock on the Sabbath morning, con
tinues an animating one. To see in such
a natural waste the families assemble
in the house of God at such an early
hour, where but a few years since there
were no people that had the marks of
the Lord's redeemed ones, no place
of worship, and no minister of God.
to proclaim salvation from sin and hell,
is a sight that the angels in heaven
throng to behold : then here at eleven
o'clock, where in 18S1 some eight or
ten could hardly lie seen in our cottage
at the commencement of the career
of your missionary, and twenty adults,
were peculiarly encouraging; instead
of this, we have a commodious chapel.
When filled, it contains two hundred
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ly the heathen will rise up in judgment
against this generation and condemn
ii, for they have some gods they wor
ship; thousands in this land have no
gods at all. They have not had our
privileges in hearingof redeeming love,
but a question is necessary to be put
here : How can the poor cottagers in
England hear without a preacher?
And how many thousands are destitute
of faithful teachers who can point tliein
to glory, honour, and bliss ! Let us,
with Mary, do what we can.
and fifty hearers, and often we see it
so on the morning of the Christian
Sabbath, and in the evening generally
crowded. At Marshalsea the pulpit
stairs and every nook and corner are
filled. God is with us, his word runs
and is glorified. The afflictions of
Providence are felt, both the mission
ary and his flock have had to pass
through deep waters of adversity.
One dear boy has been just called
to join the ranks above; his mother,
who followed to the grave her first
born son, has been led to Jesus as her
peace and shelter. Only a few years
since she was with her neighbours a
sabbath-breaker, and worse than some
of them ; she would swear and, lie.
To the Missionary she has often said,
" None need despair of God's mercy ;
when I was under the window, beforo
our chapel was built, with a hard and
wicked heart, but the word came over
me ; my heart was melted , I could hard
ly stand." The dear child, only nine
years old, sung a little before his death;
being told that Mr. Hargreaves had
called, be begun with his quivering
lips and faltering voice :
" Little children will be there
From every Sunday School,
Oh ! that will be joyful, joyful,
"When we meet to part nq more."
It was very affecting and encouraging.
About ten days ago I had a very
interesting visit to a gipsy encamp
ment ; there were twelve of these
interesting creatures. When I spoke
of God having a son and sending bint
to die for sinners, the aged gipsy who
had passed threescore years and ten,
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stopped me and said in great haste, a description of it. Being among the
"My dear gemman, I was once told first in the field, I had a command
that before, can it be true?" Here was ing view of them as they came along
an opening for a plain statement of the the lanes ; the banners flying and the
gospel, and who can tell but this plain sweet sounds of praise were truly
narration, at which many might have delightful ; they formed round a wag
curled the lip of scorn as being what gon that answered for a pulpit; they
they had always known, might, being were again addressed, and paid great
told only a second time to a gipsy sin attention. When the services were
ner, be made the power of God unto finished, they left in the same or
salvation. We all knelt down upon derly manner, each repaired to their
the grass, the sun shone upon us with own chapel. We had a hundred child
his setting beams, nature was still, and ren who took tea, besides seventy
the God of the families of all flesh parents and teachers. After tea the
heard our prayer: they were all thank children repeated hymns and sung;
ful for this opportunity. you may judge of the spirit with which
the children entered into the services ;
we met about twelve, and it -was nine
INTERESTING ACCOUNT OF A SUN before we came to a finish ; even then
DAY SCHOOL MEETING. HO- the children were full of life and joy,
SANNAS FROM THE LIPS OF for after the meeting was done, dark
as it was, they mustered at the door,
CHILDREN.
and sang down to our door, where
Since my last many changes have forming round they sang a parting
taken place among us ; death has called hymn : thus ended our meetings. I
many to give in their account. Often was a time of much enjoyment. In all
have I been called to visit the sick and the chapels the meetings were well
dying ; last week three that I attended attended, and a greater interest has
died ; they all seemed anxious about been excited than on any former meet
their souls : many are still in the fur ing. I do hope it has been the means
nace. I have visited 1474 families with of doing good. It was no small cause
tracts; most of my meetings are well ofjoy to see those who formed different
attended. Oh that tlieLordwouldmake sections of the Church, forgetting all
bare his holy arm ! We have again had this and uniting to do good. Would to
our meetings with the children to pre God that the time was come when the
vent them from going to Houghton watchmen in Zion should see eye to
feast ; it was a delightful time ; on the eye ; when all who love the Lord
Monday a great number of children at should be of one heart, and unite in
tended ; they came to the field in the doing good. I feel thankful for all that
greatest order. They met in their God has enabled me to do in advancing
different chapels, and with their ban his cause in this place, and I do hope
ners flying they came to the place of that many of these dear children will
meeting, where they were addressed yet rise up to call God blessed. Our
by different ministers ; they behaved school does well, the children seem 10
very well. In the evening meetings increase in knowledge ; may God make
were held among the friends in the dif their knowledge saving, that so when
ferent chapels, which were well at we are gathered to our fathers, they
tended ; but the Tuesday is the great may be for God, that so race unto race
day of the feast, and so it was to us. may praise him !
The day was fine, the Monday was ra
ther dull and cold , but this day the sun
shone, inspiring all with joy. About THE INFLUENCE OF HOME MISSIONS
twelve the children began to muster, ON FOREIGN MISSIONS ELE
but in greater numbers. What a love VEN POUNDS COLLECTED AFTER
ly sight to see so many children so
A SERMON FROM REV. R. KN1LE.
clean and sohappy,assemblingforsuch
a purpose! and though we could not In the Home Missionary Magazine
stop all from going to spend their mo for December there are some striking
ney for that which is not bread, it was ly appropriate observations from the
no small mercy we had with us about pen of the Rev. R. Spencer, and I am
one thousand children and a vast con happy in being able to furnish a pleas
course of grown up persons. Oh that ing illustration of the following sen
the friends of the society could but tence : " In all my eugagements
have seen the sight ! I feel it quite throughout this tour, 1 have urged the
impossible to give you any thing like importanccof home missionary labours,
 for February, 1839.
from their important bearing upon the
propagation of the Gospel abroad." On
Sabbath afternoon, Nov. 11th, we
were favoured with a visit from the
Rev. R. Knill, as a deputation from
the London Missionary Society. The
villagers came from all parts of the
station, and our Home Missionary
Chapel was filled to overflowing; and
indeed, some were compelled to return
without hearing Mr. Knill's truly inte
resting and powerful appeal. THE
COLLECTION WAS ELEVEN
POUNDS. ELEVEN POUNDS!
AND GIVEN TO SEND THE
GLAD TIDINGS OF SALVA
TION TO THE HEATHEN A-
BROAD! AND WHO GAVE
THIS MONEY? BRITISH VIL
LAGERS. BUT WHY DID THEY
GIVE IT ? AS A PROOF THAT
A " JUST IMPRESSION OF THE
VALUE OF THEIR OWN SOULS
HAD PRODUCED COMPAS
SION FOR THE SOULS OF
OTHERS." I think it is not too much
to affirm that but for the Divine bless
MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
CHINA. MEDHURST, pp. 322,
323.
Substance of the Questions usually pro
posed to Chinese candidates at the time
, of their Baptism.
Q. Why do you wish to receive
Christian Baptism 1 A. Because I feel
myself to be a great sinner, and now
desire to repent of my sins that I may
obtain forgiveness.
Q. Do you think that Baptism alone
is able to save your soul? A. No; but
1 believe that Jesus Christ, who com
manded believers to be baptized, is
able to save me.
Q. What has Jesus Christ done for
you'! A. He suffered and died, to
atone for my sins, and procure my sal
vation.
Q. Do you wish to follow the doc
trine of Christ in preference to that of
the Chinese sages 1 A. I do, because
I believe that Christ alone can guide
me to happiness and heaven.
Q. Can you truly say that you have
forsaken the vain superstitions of your
countrymen? A. I have hitherto fool
ishly worshipped idols, but now I de
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ing resting upon Home Missionary
efforts, such a congregation in such a
place would not have been brought
together; such an interest in the salva
tion of the heathen would not have
been felt, and such a collection for a
Foreign object would not have been
made. Not many years have passed
away since, in all probability, these
same individuals did not voluntarily
contribute eleven shillings for religious
purposes ; but now the Bible Society,
the Missionary Society, the Tract
Society, our County Associations, and
other kindred institutions, are all in a
measure benefited by their contribu
tions. Thus the Lord has been pleased
to fulfil his promise, "I will bless yon,
and you shall be a blessing." As our
own country becomes evangelized, in
struments will be raised up and means
supplied to carry the tidings of salva
tion to earth's remotest bounds. May
the Great Head of His church so abun
dantly bless the efforts of all His ser
vants that the whole earth may soon
be filled with his glory !
sire to worship the living and the true
God only.
Q. Do you feel that you are a great
sinner, and deserving of eternal pun
ishment? .(. I know that I am a sin
ner, and that I ought to suffer the pun
ishment due to sin.
Q. Do you think that any good per
formance of your own will be sufficient
to save you ? A. All I can do will be
wholly insufficient to save me ; and I
pray for salvation through the merits
of Christ alone.
Q. Is it with the view of advancing
your worldly interests, that you wish to
be baptized ! A. No: my sole reason
for desiring baptism is, that I may be
come a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Mr. Editor, May not the search
ing questions put to the Chinese, be
usefully communicated even to profess
ing British Christians, as a means
whereby they may test their own sin
cerity in the requisites of real Chris
tianity ?
Yours,
A Subscriber,
M.
 92 Home Missionary Magazine
MEETINGS AT BRISTOL.
Jan. 1839.
Mon., 21.A Meeting of the Minis
ters only, at Bridge-street Chapel.
The Rev. Mr. Crisp to address
them on their peculiar duties to the
church and the world.
Tues., 22.At the Tabernacle. Rev.
Mr. Jack. The nature and neces
sity of a revival of religion.
Even. At Broadwall Chapel. Rev.
R. Knill. Duty of Christians to un
converted relatives, neighbours,
their country, and the world.
Wed., 23. At the Pithay Chapel.
Rev. Mr. Lucy. Duty of members
of churches to each other.
At the same Chapel. Rev. Mr. Pro-
bart. On spiritual lethargy.
Thurs., 24.At Lodge-street Chapel.
Rev. Mr. Haines. The almost chris
tian.
Even. Castle-green Chapel. Rev.
Mr. Winter. Danger of stifling
convictions.
[We are much gratified in giving
the preceding account to our readers,
of meetings held in Bristol for the
extension of the knowledge of the
Saviour at home and abroad, and the
more so, as they greatly increase our
hopes that the ministers of Somerset
shire and their affectionate coadjutors,
the members of their churches, are de
termined to render the sphere of their
labours a noble model for other coun
ties, and which, if generally adopted,
and adopted it ought to be by all who
profess to " love their neighbours as
themselves," would soon render the
exertions of the Home Missionary
Society no longer needful. May the
prayers which will have been pre
sented to the Author of mercies at
these special meetings, ere onr pages
are perused by our interested read
ers, be followed with the richest be
nedictions; and may the whole of the
British churches ere long appear but
as one vast temple, imploring the
hearer and answerer of prayer to
come quickly and take possession of
the crown of all the earth. Truly
do we long for the day when every
valley shall be exaltedevery moun
tain and hill shall be made lowthe
rough places plain, the crooked places
straight ; when the glory of the Lord
shall be revealed, and all flesh shall
see it together. Yes, and it shall come,
for the mouth of the Lord has spoken
it.Ed.]
SUDDEN DEATH ; OR, A REPROOF
TO SABBATH BREAKERS.
In a village where I labottr, there is
no church, and of course no clergy"
man : the people are remarkable for
their indifference to religion and the
neglect of its ordinances; indeed,
many of them are so poor, they have
no clothes but those they work in, and
as they can come out on a week even
ing in this dress, they hear no sermons
but those preached by ine ; and this is a
strong argument to pious churchmen to
support the Home Missionary Society.
As in all the villages I preach in, a
profanation of the sabbath is a pro
minent feature of the inhabitants, I
have done all in my power to show
them the evil of so doing. I went for
several sabbath mornings at nine
o'clock and preached to the poor at
B., then came to preach at the chapel
here. One sabbath morning I remark
ed that before we met again, one of
those who were hearing might be in
eternity, for we knew not what a day
might bring forth. Next Lord's day
came, and two of the cottagers agreed
to bury their potatoes in their gardens,
and the places were prepared for them.
The wet prevented them, and one of
the men who had been hearing me,
on the Sabbath previous, resolved
to carry them to his bed-room, which
lay in the upper story. Afier he had
finished his Sabbath morning's work,
he fell down, was unable to rise,
and by three o'clock in the afternoon
he entered an eternal world. His wife
took notice of what I had said to some
neighbours and some of his friends,
who saw the hand of God cutting him
down in the midst of his breaking the
sabbath, resolved to break the sabbath
no more. I improved the solemn event
at the chapel here, and in the village
where it happened. This is the third
sudden death iu this place in the short
term of six months : loud calls to be
also ready. I hope this will be a warn
ing to those who work on the Lord's-
day ; for though the Lord has appoint
ed a day in which he will judge the
world, yet he sometimes comes out of
his place to punish the inhabitants of
the world. 1 once preached in this
person's house, but because some un
godly persons mocked him for so doing,
he forbade me coming again.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH FORMED AT A
HOME MISSIONARY 8TATION,
1839.
On New Year's Day a few penitent
 for February, 1839.
believers in Jesus Christ were united
together in sacred fellowship at New-
bourgh, near Ormskirk, Lancashire,
whose history proclaims in affecting
language, the great necessity of more
exertion on behalf of the thousands
in our own land who are perishing in
their sins ! The Rev. Messrs. Alex
ander, Greatbatch, and Tunstall,
(neighbouring pastors,) were engaged
on the pleasing and solemn occasion.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE
HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.
Sir, In concluding the remarks
which your kindness has allowed me
to insert in your interesting periodical,
I will state a few particulars respect
ing the death of an individual, a hear
er of the gospel at the village of I .
If I rightly apprehend the object
which your Society has in view, I un
derstand its aim to be the training of
our village population for eternity.
What a noble enterprise is this! Glad
ly would Gabriel exchange his exalted
station beside the eternal throne, for
an office of such dignity, and involving
matters of such lolly consequence.
The person, an account of whose death
I will briefly relate, was a poor wo
man who had a very large family. Not
only had she the anxieties and cares
arising from her duties as a mother,
but her husband was a constant source
of trouble and vexation, often spend
ing at the alehouse the money which
ought to have bought his children bread.
It pleased God, however, tu visit her
in her " low estate ;" by some means
she was brought under the sound of
the word, and it was blessed to her;
she was, by its light and power, enabled
to discover her condition as a fallen
sinner ; she heard also of Gilead's balm
and the Physician there ; she sought
and found peace, even the peace of
God which passeth all understanding.
But soon the day of trial came :
clouds began to gather around her :
affliction was laid upon her : it pleased
the wise Arranger of all events to de
prive her of the use of her limbs, and
thus she was unable to frequent the
sanctuary. So highly however did she
estimate the advantages of public wor
ship, that she desired her arm chair to
be fixed upon four wheels, that, being
unable to walk, she might be drawn ;
this was accordingly done, and on the
sabbath evening, her children were
fonnd " drawing mother to meeting,"
as they expressed it. She continued
however to get weaker, and found at
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length that she could no longer bear
the fatigue of riding to chapel, and
therefore resigned herself up a prison
er, as it were, within the walls of her
cottage. At length she became so weak
as to be unable to leave her bed, and
during several years of her confinement
there, she was never heard to murmur;
she was indeed a striking instance, or
rather illustration, of the weakness and
helplessness of frail humanity, and
equally an illustration of the richness
and sufficiency of divine grace.
Of the bodily sufferings she endured
no nne, who did not witness them,
could form any accurate idea. As her
end drew near, she expressed herself
in language the most clear and scrip
tural :
" Other refuge have I none,
Hangs my helpless soul on thee."
" How," said a friend, "do you feel
in the prospect of death ?" " Not ele
vated but safe. I am a sinner, guilty
enough ; but Jesus died for me, on
Him Is my dependence ; 1 shall not
sink resting there." In this calm and
confident frame, and animated with
the hopes which the gospel holds forth,
she fell asleep in Jesus, Dec, 1834,
aged 53.
She bad been a member of the church
at I about ten years, nearly seven
of which she was confined to her
bed. Her remains rest in tbe village
church} anl, beside those of bet hus
band, who had died the previousmonth
awaiting the voice of the archangel
and the trump of God, which shall re
verberate through the chambers of the
tomb, awakening to glory and immor
tality those that sleep in Jesus. " Let
me die the death of the righteous!"
C.
THE CASE OF THE WIDOW BALL.
An affectionate and earnest appeal
is hereby made on behalf of the widow
of the Rev. John Ball, who had ful
filled, with untiring zeal, and with
ardent and successful efforts, the ex
hausting services of a Home Mission-
nary ; as his brief memoirs inserted in
onrlast year's volume, page 157, have
fully stilted. Mrs. Ball is left with
eight children nearly dependent upon
her : her means are altogether inade
quate. The Home Missionary Society
have voted her a small sumto the
full extent of their means ; and it is
hoped that so affecting a case will
meet the response of many who pos
sess the means, and wish to be re
freshed by the luxury of doing good.
24 Home Missionary Magazine
Donations will be gratefully receiv
ed for tier, by the officers and direc
tors of the Home Missionary Society ;
and also at the Society's Rooms, 11,
Chatham-place, Blackfriars.
Feb. 1, 1839.
THE DYING POSTMAN.
" May death conclude my toils and cares !
May death destroy my sins and fears !
May death, through Jesus, be my friend !
May death be life when life shall end !
Crown my last moment witli thy pow'r
The latest in my latest hour ;
Then to Immanuel's land I soar,
Where fears and death are known no more.''
In a small town in England, where
for some years I have regularly dis
charged the solemnly-important du
ties of the Christian ministry, under
the wing of the Home Missionary So
ciety, lived a man whose employment
was to deliver letters from the Post-
office to the inhabitants of that town.
He frequently came to my bouse for
the above purpose. He was a tall,
spare man ; very civil and obliging ;
punctual in the discharge of bis duty,
and remarkably trustworthy. He
lived too much, like many more, in
the neglect of religion, and seemed
somewhat careless respecting his
soul's eternal concerns. Sometimes
he would have to deliver letters a
considerable distance from the town,
and on these occasions he was in the
habit of borrowing a horse of some
friend to carry him to the desired
spot. On one of these excursions he
fell from the horse, and unfortunately
broke some of his ribs ; and for some
time was closely confined to his bed.
I visited him in bis affliction, for
which he seemed truly grateful. It
pleased God in his rich mercy to re
store him again to the enjoyment of
health. After his merciful recovery
he took a seat in the chapel, and re
gularly attended on the means of
grace. A short time since he was
taken ill, and he sent for me. I im
mediately went. He said, " I thought
you would have called upon me, did
you not miss me from the chapel ?" I
replied, " You were not at meeting
last Sabbath, but yon were the Sab
bath before, and I thought you were
perhaps gone out of the town : I did
not hear of your illness, but I intended
calling upon you this very day : and
I was actually making arrangements
to do so." " Well, Mr. h -", (call
ing me by name, and affectionately
taking me by the hand,) ''lama dy
ing man, I feel I am going." A very
peculiar sensation instantaneously
overspread my whole frame as he
gave utterance to those truly solemn
words : the sound of his well-known
voice seems again to vibrate upon my
ear while I am writing.And again
I fancy I bear the alarming sentence
" I am a dying man, I feel 1 am
going!" I replied, "Well, dear
friend, I ask you then as a ' dying
man,' on what are you building your
hope of pardon and everlasting salva
tion?" He said, " I am looking only
to the Lord Jesus Christ. I have been
a very great sinner, but I look to him
for pardon and mercy." I endea
voured plainly and scripturally to
point out to him the way of salvation
through the infinite merits of a cruci
fied Saviour, read a portion of Scrip
ture, engaged in prayer with him,
and then left him, with a promise to
visit him again the very first oppor
tunity. The following day being the
Sabbath, I did not call upon him, as
my Sabbath-day duties occupy the
whole of my time, and consume all
my strength. On the morning of
Monday I again visited him ; he said
to me, " I thought of you yesterday,
and earnestly longed to be with you
in the house of God. I spent but lit
tle time last night in sleep, for almost
the whole of the night I was confessing
my sins to God, and crying aloudfor par
doning mercy." I told him I was truly
glad to find him in that state of mind ;
for, alas ! too many are found boast
ing of their good hearts and good
works, instead of seeking pardon
through the precious blood of Christ.
He said, " I have nothing to boast of,
my only hope is in the atoning blood
of the Saviour." I engaged in prayer
with him, and left him. The follow
ing day he was taken to a neighbour
ing town, ill as he was, by his own
request, to consult an eminent phy
sician there, and there he died ! !
After the lapse of only a few days
since my last interview with him, his
body passed by my door in funeral
procession, to be deposited in the
silent tomb ; while I indulge the
pleasing hope that his immortal spirit,
sanctified by redeeming grace, was
received to the mansions of eternal
blessedness. Surely, surely we ought
to labour in season and out of season,
for the benefit of our dying fellow-
creatures, seeing that they are fast
hastening to an eternity of bliss or
woe. L.
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SALE OF USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL WORK FOR THE

BENEFIT OF THE HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The Ladies' Committee conducting the Sale, which is to take
place in May next, as usual, thus early and earnestly entreat a
continuance of the former kindness of their friends, and the friends
of the great cause of Home Missions, to forward, in due season,
such Articles as will be likely to produce the best result.
If the providing suitable Articles for the Sale, is commenced
early, (the importance of which, they beg leave to press upon the
attention of their friends,) it will occasion a larger quantity, in
creased interest in the Sale itself, and relieve from that hurry and
slender provision, which result from beginning to think and act
for the Sale only in April or May.
11, Chatham Place, Slachfriars,
Feb. 1, 1839.

"SEEK the lord while he may
BE FOUND."
The four following illustrations have
recently occurred at a station aided
by the Home Missionary Society :
A was in the very prime of
life, and employed in the coal-mine
of . In this pit there are many
pioos workmen; and A , by their
example and conversation received
many religious impressions. For a
while he made a creditable profession
of piety, and regularly attended the
means of grace; but latterly lie had
been so far seduced by the tempta
tion to drink, that he almost entirely
forsook the house of God, and was
the frequent companion of drunkards.
During the last week he had absented
himself from his work, and had passed
the time in rioting at the public-
house ; but conscience then awoke,
and in an agony of remorse he re
turned to his fellow-labourers at the
pit, and there professed to one of
them his deep shame at his miscon
duct; adding, that he had taken a so
lemn determination to turn unto God,
and that now, if he were spared, he
would seek that grace which he had
so awfully despised. The opportunity
had been fully given, but it was now
past. He descended with the rest,
and began his work, but in half an
hour the coal above fell and crushed
him to death. He was raised to the
surface, a mangled corpse; and on his
companions relating the vow he had
made of what he would be if now he
should be spared, they felt the ap
peal of God's word, " Seek the Lord
while he may be found." Aud it was
the more remarkable, as this was the
first fatal accident that had ever oc
curred in that pit during all the years
it had been worked.
B was a young man lately out
of his time, and the hope of his pious
widowed mother, who had been left
with several children, and who de
pended greatly on him for their sup
port. The last few months he had
constantly attended the means of
grace, and had evidently given some
attention to his Bible ; but whether
he had been further affected than to
form resolutions of future piety, could
not be gathered from his discourse. A
powerful appeal was made to him in
the providence of God by some so
lemn dispensations in his immediate
neighbourhood, and particularly by
the entrance of a very malignant
fever into his house, which first laid
his sister on a bed of sickness for
many weeks, and then attacked his
mother, who speedily sunk under its
ravages, and died, leaving all the fa
mily to her care. At this period he
conversed with a neighbour on soul
concerns, and declared how he would
labour for the rest; especially resolv
ing that they should attend the Sun
day-school, and be brought up in the
fear of God ; but scarcely was the
mother buried, when he himself was
attacked by the fever. I immediately
visited him, and endeavoured, while
yet he could give attention, to ascer-
 26 Home Missionary Magazine
tain the real state of his heart. His a considerable time he had given up
description of himself was very sum keeping the Lord's-day ; all its sa
mary and affecting. " I know the cred hours being devoted to his
salvation that Christ has wrought, but worldly concerns. I received, with
to me it's all a mystery how I can get some surprise, a request to visit him
any part in it." The simple direc on his sick bed, and he frankly told
tion was presented, ' Ask, and ye me that he had entirely departed from
shall receive,' and the promise ex God, but found it would not do : he
plained, ' He that believeth shall be had never been happy, his heart was
saved.' It had been often impressed quite hard, and he would completely
upon him before, but the declaration alter if God would spare him. After
of feeling it a mystery, seems to jus several interviews, he evidently got
tify the fear of inattentionif it were worse, and felt his end to be near.
so, thought was excited too late, for His constant description of himself
after this he lost the power, and in a was, that his heart was quite hard ;
few days was numbered with the that he could not pray ; the wicked
dead, one drove his mind instantly away
C was a petty farmer, caring from prayer whenever he attempted
for neither God nor man; a blas it, and that he had no hope. This
phemer, a drunkard, an infidel. He was his last expression to me. After
lived in the most debased manner, presenting many thanks for the pains
and was infamous for vice of the low taken to explain to him the way of
est kind. At the first visit I made to salvation, he said that he had no
his wretched hovel, which was hardly hope, not the least, and soon after he
fit to shelter cattle, I found him dead expired.
drunk, stretched on a filthy bedstead
without even straw upon the muddy
sacking. Being verv powerful and Books for New Year's Pre
depraved, he was the dread of his sents.
neighbourhood, and several robberies '' New Year's gifts," as tokens of
were attributed to him. It was on a affection, are commonly made by pious
Saturday night, when I was just re parents and friends, in presents of
tiring to bed, that a neighbour came valuable books.
to me and begged 1 would go with Probably it would be difficult to
him to a public-bouse at some little suggest a more practicable means of
distance, where a man, he feared, rendering permanent service to young
would die of a hurt he had received persons : because a volume of reaf
in a fight, unless some assistance excellence, adapted to promote Chris-
could be rendered. I went immedi tian edification, cannot fail to be
ately, and found, in a back, stone prized as an expression of friendship
kitchen, this poor, wretched crea or love, far beyond its original cost
ture, stretched on a long stool, and in money ; while the sight of the gift
surrounded by his companions, many would induce the more careful or fre
of them quite intoxicated, and none quent reading of it, so that according
able to give the least assistance. No to its subject and character, it would
doctor could be got, and I therefore be the means of intellectual improve
opened a vein, but could obtain no ment, or even of eternal salvation.
blood ; and after spending much time Youivg Persons are particularly
in vain attempts at re-animation, I contemplated by the writer of these
was obliged to leave him as entirely remarks : and he holds that Christian
dead. The post mortem examination parents and friends cannot act more
showed that the jugular vein was rup wisely or more economically, in making
tured by a blow behind the ear, and small presents at this season, than by
that he fell dead on the spot. So in a means of a choice volume or set of
moment, in the twinkling of an eye, books.
this athletic despiser of God was laid Christian Ministers ought never
a corpse upon the ground, and his to be forgotten by their people at this
turbulent spirit called before the judg season of the year : and the present
ment-seat. of a valuable book on such an occa
was ruined by the abuse of sion, has, in numerous instances, been
prosperity. He had been brought up the, means of the most refined delight
at least in the forms of religion ; and both to the giver and the receiver.
for some years continued in them, Many a worthy mimister with a large
but as his business increased, his whole family and small resources has been
heart became occupied in it ; and for efficiently aided by such contributions,
 for February, 1839.
from those who have profited by the
preaching of the gospel of Christ.
Humk Missionaries have a pe
culiar claim upon Hi- Christian pnblic:
for their resources are in no cases too
ample : and their gratitude for such
presents may be more easily conceive
than expressed
Three works only shall be mentioned
in this place as peculiarly deserving
the choice of those who desire such in
formation for their directions ; they are
different in their character and prices.
" The Pictorial Bible," 3 vols,
imperial 8vo. about 42s.
"Duncan's Philosophy of the
Seasons," 4 vols. 12mo. 24s.
"Timpson's British Ecclesiasti
cal Histhry," one thick volume Us.
This latter work seems peculiarly
appropriate for the season on account
of the mass of information it contains
relating to every denomination of
Christians in the British Empire.
INTERESTING ACCOUNT FROM A
STATION.
Dear Sir,This station, you know,
is very different from most of the others,
in the manner in which it is managed
and supported. Its funds are drawn
partly from the aid which your Society
affords, and partly from free contribu
tions. This peculiarity in its constitu
tion gives a great advantage to the sta
tion ; for it causes the C street people
to feel an interest in what is going on
around them ; stirs up a feeling of
Christian generosity and devotedness in
their minds ; and thus allows not " the
Missiouary" to work alone. Zealous
and intelligent young men aid him in
maintaining six and sometimes seven
services every Sabbath-day ; while
others are found, of suitable talents,
willing to superintend the Sabbath
schools, established in every village.
Here is no solitary unbefriended labour ;
but " the Missionary"obtains encourag
ing sympathy from all who are so
pleasantly, so usefully employed: Mr.
K also, who possesses, I need not as
sure you, a true Home Missionary spirit,
condescends to be a fellow-labourer ;
and with his assistance there are ser
vices in four of the villages during the
week. There are five villages connected
with this station, at distances of two,
three, and six miles, lying in different
directions around B . In three of
them chapels have been erected, and in
the other two, large rooms are opened.
Since I came, now about eleven weeks,
there have been 102 services, besides
many extra ones which were conducted
in the choice of hymns and tunes, and
addresses in every respect, entirely
for children. All the services are well
attended, and those for children have
created great interest. W here, before,
it was difficult to get the children to
chapel, it has now been said that " the
parents cannot keep them at home."
By condescending, bn these special oc
casions, to interesteven to amuse as
well as instruct them, a surprising
change has been produced in their ge
neral attention and good behaviour.
Last Sabbath afternoon there occurred a
sight so noble, so fraught with present
joy, so full of glorious hope, and withal
so peculiar, that perhaps such an one
has seldom before been seen. From the
five surrounding villages there came
into the town interesting bands. They
were the Sabbath-school children with
their teachers ; and not far behind fol
lowed parents and friends in great num
bers. They came into the Cross-street
Chapel, where Mr. K addressed the
parents, and another address was given
to the children. Our two hundred
children added to those of Cstreet,
nearly filled the galleries. The place
was densely crowded ; and when from
infant voices there arose the sweet
united song of praise, one tide of plea
sure seemed to How through every
heart. After a little refreshment at
the houses of different friends, the
villagers and their children returned,
lamenting that the happy day had
passed so soon. To the teachers of
the children and their friends it was a
day of triumph. " Now thanks be
unto God," was the expression of their
hearts, "who always causeth us to tri
umph in Christ." The day of my
leaving the scene of such pleasures
will, I assure you, be a very painful one.
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POETRY.

HYMN,
Sung at Ranelagh Chapel, on Sunday, January 27 1839
After a Sermonfor the School, from Prov. xix. 35.

Kind compassion's tender care

Brought us to this house of prayer,
Taught us sacred truth to prize,
Made unto salvation wise.
God's good word is now our guide ;
May its holy rules abide :
May our future lives express
Truth, and peace, and righteousness.
On the Sabbath we rejoice,
Listening to our teacher's voice,
Telling of a Saviour's love,
How He died and pleads above,
How the young He still receives,
All their wants and woes relieves
Takes them in His loving arms,
Keeps them from ten thousand' harms.
Saviour, on us shed thy grace,
While we feebly sing thy praise,
Mingling with it fervent prayer
For our friends assembled here.

THE NEW BIRTH.

When Nicodemus ask'd the Lord
His mission to explain,
Jesus at once declar'd the word,
" Ye must be born again."
Whether we 're now in age or youth,
Let all henceforth remain
Assur'd of this essential truth,
" Ye must be born again."
Is your obedience to God's law
Your hope ? That plea is vain :
Cease thence the smallest hope to draw,
" Ye must be born again."
What though you're moral, and yon deem
Your life without a stain ;
Let not these words a trifle seem,
" Ye must be born again."
Would you escape the wrath of hell,
A place in heaven obtain 1
The only way ismark it well,
" Ye must be born again."
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Spirit Divine, tliy light impart,

To make the doctrine plain,
And then imprint on every heart,
" Ye must be born again."
Thames Diiton. J, C.

FROM SIR EUSTACE GREY.

"Pilgrim, burden'd with thy sin,
Come the way to Zion's gate;
There, till mercy lets thee in,
Knock, and weep, and watch, and wait.
Knock ! He knows the sinner's cry :
Weep! He loves the mourner's tears:
Watch ! for saving-grace is nigh :
Waittill heavenly light appears.
Hark ! it is the Bridegroom's voice :
Welcome, pilgrim, to thy rest;
Now within the gate, rejoice,
Safe and seal'd, and bought and blest !
Safe from all the lures of vice,
Seal'dby signs the chosen know ;
Boughtby love, and life, the price,
Blestthe mighty debt to owe.
Holy pilgrim ! what for thee,
In a world like this, remain?
From thy guarded breast shall flee,
Fear and shame, and doubt and pain.
Fear the hope of heaven shall fly,
Shamefrom glory's view retire,
Doubtin certain rapture die ;
Painin endless bliss expire."
From Crabbe's Poems,

LINES SUGGESTED ON READING THE ACCOUNT OF THE ILLNESS AND

DEATH OF THE REV. ROBERT STEPHEN St' ALL, LL.D., IN THE JA
NUARY NUMBER OF THE EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE.
From heav'n a seraph-form to earth came down,
And dwelt ; conversing with men, of yon worlds,
And scenes :his outward tabernacle weak ;
Sickly:his mind expansivejudgment clear
His understanding vastknowledge profound
Himself a messenger of God's pure word.
With deep emotion, thousands on bis lips
Would hang :while he, the scenes of Calvary
The plan of mercy the dark shades of death
The judgment-daythe glories of heav'n high
The miseries of deep helland love of God
With angel's intellect would clear unfold.
To win souls to Christ, his high ambition,
And souls be won: who with groans and weeping
To his Master came. His good Lord then said,
" Thy work is done; go, and receive thy crown."
His eyes in death he calmly clos'd :and then,
His spirit, sanctified by blood Divine,
Took her flight, mysteriously, on high.
In her native element to live : and near
The throne it stands, and gazes, and adores ! !
Pembridge, Herefordshire. L*
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and will be found more suitable to
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only of the truths stated, but the and the illustrations are very excellent.
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To those who feel an interest in the
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These rive tracts, gathered into pages.
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The Life, Times, and Characteristics of The Life and Times of the Countess of
John Banyan, Author of the '' Pil Huntingdon. Simpkin.
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Author of " The Life and Times of
Whitefield," flTheExpenmentalGuide," Missionary Enterprise, or important Cal
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Appeal on behalf of Home and Fo
The Life of John Bunyan is so reign Missions. By W. Wood. Wight-
mixed up with an important period
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progress of, and persecuting opposi
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it is most desirable, especially in these tional and absurd, (as propounded by
days, to be possessed of an authentic Robert Owen and others.) By John
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
Received 2 bundles of clothing from Mrs. Perkins,one for the Rev, J.
Hooper, the other for the Rev. W. Selbie.
The Rev. W. Selbie desires thankfully to acknowledge the receipt of a
bundle of very useful articles of clothing for the poor on his Station, from
the Committee of the Dorcas Home Missionary Society; and also his thanks
to Mr. J. Balbernie, of Pentonville, for a parcel containing a suit of clothes
for the Missionary, and some other articles of apparel.
The Rev. James Anderson, (Easington-lane,) begs to return thanks for
" Reed on the Ministry," and " Baker, on Temperance."

NOTICE.
The Rev. Ebenezer Smith, late of Lyme, has accepted a call to
the Pastoral office at Milborne Port, Somersetshire, and com
menced his labours there Jan. 4, 1839.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month will
be held on Monday evening, February 18, at Claremont Chapel, (the
Rev. J. Blackburn's.)
The Rev. J. Robinson will deliver the Address.
Service to commence at Seven o'clock.

W. Tyler, Printer, Bolt-court, London.

 THE

MARCH, 1839.

VILLAGE PREACHING. No. II.

Every opportunity should be em word in this village, to two persons in
braced to introduce the Gospel into particular, who are now engaged as
destitute villages. I found, as I pro ministers of the Gospel. One of them
ceeded, that my work increased ra gave the following account. "I
pidly in consequence of the invitations thought I would go one evening to
I received from persons who came hear Mr. at Y , and deter
to hear me, requesting that I would mined to have some sport. I put
come and preach in their houses. a few stones in my pocket to throw
Wherever I went I received a hearty at him while engaged in the service !
welcome, and was gratified by many When I entered the room the people
instances of success. On one occa were singing. I was so delighted
sion, a woman, upwards of seventy with the hymn and the tune, that I
years of age, came to me at the close determined to defer my intention till
of the service ; I had been preaching he was praying. Again I was pre
from John Hi. 7, "Ye must be born vented, for he prayed so fervently
again. ' Oh, Sir," said she, " this is for those who might have come out of
what I have wished to hear for a long mere curiosity, that I was perfectly
time ; I have been frequently very astonished that he should know my
uneasy in my mind, knowing that I design. I postponed throwing the
was not prepared for heaven ; and stones till he wash) his sermon, during
yet I could not tell what to do to be which my heart was impressed ; and
right. Now I see that I must be born though 1 never told him the circum
again." She was afterwards united stance, he will rejoice to hear that
to our church, and died in the Lord. God frustrated my attempt, and
Assisted by some members of my con brought me to seek my everlasting
gregation, I formed Sunday-schools in salvation." This account I received
several of the villages, which, by the from one of my members, to whom he
Divine blessing, were very success related it.
ful. One was established at Y , I began now to extend my opera
of which, a young friend, in his diary tions still farther to the north, even
writes thus:"After service a pre to the distance of fourteen miles, to
concerted plan was agreed on for es which place I rode, and generally re
tablishing a Sunday-school at this vil turned the same evening. I need not
lage, and the names of the children say that this was labour. A congre
accordingly entered. It appears to bid gation was collected, and the Wes-
fair for a useful establishment ; and leyans, to whom I resigned the room,
should the labours of the teachers be afterwards built a chapel, which is, I
attended with a blessing, then it will understand, well attended.
prove a happy means of instructing I had at this time ten places at
dark, untutored minds. I have en which I preached, at some of which
gaged as one of the teachers ; but, I administered the Lord's Supper
alas ! when I view myself, how unfit quarterly ; and I have much pleasure
and unworthy do I appear for such a in stating that instead of experiencing
responsible task, when the souls of opposition from the clergymen of the
the poor children are so immediately Established Church, I was generally
concerned ! It is their seed-time of treated by them with courtesy and
life, and what is now sown will, sooner respect. My object was not to make
or later, bring forth its respective proselytes to a party, or to increase
fruits." the members of a sect, but to win
Amongst other encouraging circum souls to Christ.
stances, it pleased God to bless the An excellent and amiable minister,
D
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the curate of a neighbouring town,
invited me to visit him, and after
wards preach in his parlour. " I
should be happy," said he, "to add,
' Come and preach In my pulpit,' but
that I am prevented from doing." I
accepted his invitation, spent the day
with him, and preached in the even
ing. He repeated his invitation, ob
serving, " My parlour is too small ;
when you come next, I will procure
the Assembly-room there you will
have a greater number." He did so,
the place was crowded. He read the
hymns and set the tunes, and I ad
dressed the congregation. What a
lovely instance of liberality on his
part ! He died a few years after,
previous to which, he said, " I mean
to leave you alegacy. If I die before
you, I trust you will regard the souls
of the people here, and come and
preach to them the blessed Gospel."
He died in the Lord. I complied with
his request, a congregation was col
lected, souls converted, and a chapel
built.
Sometimes I took a ride for the
purpose of searching out new spheres
of labour. In one of these excursions
I came to the village of P , and
seeing some men standing, I asked
if they had any preaching there ? they
replied, " Not often." " Would you
like to hear a sermon?" "Oh yes,
very much." " Well, my friends, I
think I can induce a minister to come
and preach to you." They expressed
their pleasure at the idea, and in a
short time I procured a room, aud en
tered on the work with very great
encouragement. I obtained ground,
eventually, for a chapel , but ere the
bargain was completed, the proprietor
insisted that I should have the con
sent of the Vicar, for the erection of
a chapel! I remonstrated against the
unreasonableness of such a request,
but iu vain ; and I at last waited upon
him. He received me courteously,
and I stated the object of my visit,
assuring him that there should be no
service held during church hours. He
replied, he was perfectly agreeable,
and I proceeded accordingly, A cha-
lep was erected, and immediately
rilled with regular and attentive hear
ers. Many were called to the know
ledge of the truth, whom I met in a
private meeting for serious conversa
tion. On one occasion an aged man,
upwards of seventy, stated the feel
ings of his mind, and with tears in his
eyes exclaimed, " Oh Sir, it was good
for my soul that you ever visited
P ." Here, likewise, a Sunday-
school was formed, which continued
prospering for several years.
The total number of children in the
village schools were about 2.10. A
yearly anniversary was observed, on
which day all the schools assembled
at Jj , and after being collected in
the chapel, and an exhortation de
livered to them, they were entertained
with tea and cakes. The scene at
that time was most interesting and
gratifying. I am happy to say, these
villages are not deserted a Home
Missionary preaches the word to
them ; and 1 trust his labours will bo
abundantly owned of God.
(To be continued.)
THE CONNEXION OF HOME WITH
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
It is one of the pleasing features of
the present times, that the Christian
Church is arriving at the important con
viction of the intimate and indissoluble
connexion between home and foreign
missions. It appears at once a very
simple and reasonable position, that the
evangelization of our own country is
the method by which to awaken amongst
us a deeper and more extended sympa
thy with the perishing millions of other
lands. We are ready to feel surprised
that the noble-minded originators of
Missions to the heathen, did not at
once perceive this fact, and commence
their heavenly undertaking in the land
of their birth. But perhaps it was ne
cessary to arouse the slumbering ener
gies of the Church, that an object of
such vast magnitude as the conversion
of the world should at once be placed
before them. that not the cries of
millions, but of hundreds of millions,
should at once he beard. That not only
from the benighted parts of Britain, but
that the imploring cry, " Come over
and help us," should sweep across
every sea, and be reverberated by every
shore. Let us bless God that this cry
has at length been heard ; that the
missionary spirit of the primitive ages
is partially revived ; yet, still let us re
member that these are not the times for
mutual congratulations, whilst such
vast multitudes abroad and at home are
destitute of the means of evangelical in
struction.
That the advance of religion in our
own country will be the increase of the
missionary spirit, no one can question.
Were all our citizens Christians, in
deed, what an amount of property, and
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influence, and talent, would be devoted
to the good of souls ! Were all the po
pulations of our large and smaller towns
Christians, what wealth, and energy,
and enterprise, would be forthcoming
for the cause of God and truth ! Were
all our villagers Christians, what an
"Sgregate of smaller sums would be
poured into our foreign Missionary
treasuries ! Were all our seamen Chris
tians, what Missionaries would they
become in every clime, and on every
shore ! If all who are Christians among
us were but to cherish a deeper sym
pathy for their perishing fellow-coun
trymen, and to put forth more vigorous
efforts for their evangelization, who can
tell how soon Britain might become one
glorious temple of holiness to the praise
and glory of Jehovah ! Then how mighty
would be the energies employed in
sending forth the Gospel to heathen
lands ! How vast the instrumentality
devoted to the salvation of the world !
Friends of foreign Missions, think of
Home not by diminishing any exer
tions put forth to send the Gospel to
the heathen. That cause is too vast and
important to allow the withdrawment of
a single penny, or the withholdment of
the smallest effort. Yet let not the vast
territories of paganism cause you to
overlook the destitute parts of Britain.
Let not the cry of the multitudes abroad
drown the cries of multitudes at home.
Let not the spectacle of heathen temples
in foreign lands turn away your atten
tion from those parts of your native
country where there are no temples
whatever. We have been recently told
of thirty-five thousand families in Lon
don and its environs, destitute of the
oracles of truth ; what then must be the
moral condition of the country gener
ally ? Think of Home ! is the cry that
comes to ns from the Tweed to the
Land's-end ; from the Irish sea to the
Yarmouth.roads. " Come and helpus,"
is the petition of every county to the
Directors of the Home Missionary So
ciety. Stations abound in every locality,
but the means are wanting to occupy
them ; and whilst this is the case, less
must and will be done for the perishing
massos abroad than might otherwise be
effected.
Friends of Foreign Missions, think
of Home j and as the friends of foreign
Missions, think of home. One part of
the instructions furnished to every
Home Missionary, is the following :
" You will also promote the carrying
into effect, as early as possible, the
8th Rule of the Society, viz That if
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thall be urged, on the attention of the So
ciety's Missionaries, that on the establish
ment of a station in any of the villages,
they shall embrace the earliest opportunity,
and employ the most judicious methods of
bringing before their congregations, and
the children of the Sunday-schools, the
affecting situation of the distant heathen,
in order to excite their gratitude for their
own peculiar privileges ; and also to sti
mulate them by their prayers and pecu
niary aid, in furthering the labours of
Foreign Missionary Societies. The best
friends of the Home Missionary Society
have often been encouraged in their ar
duous labours, with the animating hope,
that, as they instrumentally extend the
evangelization of Britain, a more abun
dant increase of resources will be ob
tained for the conversion of foreign
lands." Such is the " Instruction," and
one proof of its practical operation is
given in last month's Magazine, p. 21,
where eleven pounds are reported as col
lected for the London Missionary So
ciety, after a sermon by the Rev. R.
Knill, at one of the Home Missionary
Society's stations. This is one instance
out of many, where undeniable proof ia
given, that if the claims of our native
land were more regarded, more would
be contributed to the cause of Missions
abroad.
Let us, then, repeat the appeal :
Friends of Foreign Missions, think of
Home, At the approaching anniver
saries of our Missionary institutions,
prove, both by your attendance and
contributions, at Exeter Hall, on the
14th, as well as on the 9th of May,
that you feel a deep sympathy in the
spiritual destitution of your perishing
fellow-countrymen. Let the prayer-
meetings for Home Missions, on the
third, as well as those for foreign oper
ations, on the first Monday of each
month, have your countenance and co
operation. Think also of home in your
closets and at your domestic altars.
Give more liberally to this important
department of Christian labour, till every
one of Britain's sons and daughters
shall have the opportunity of hearing
the news of pardoning mercy. Remem
ber Him who " went throughout every
city and village preaching and showing
tbe glad tidings of the kingdom of God.
Behold the apostles entering upon their
important labours, and " beginning at
Jerusalem." Friends of Foreign Mis
sions, think of these things, and " Go
ye and do likewise."
Islington, Feb. 14, 1839. W. S.
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INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME
MISSIONARY STATIONS.
EVILS RESULTING FROM BEER-
SHOPS CONCERN AWAKENED
FOR SALVATION.
In writing this time, I have nothing
very particular to state. The stations
are still occupied, which were re
ported in the preceding communica
tions. Signs of good being done ap
pear on some of them. Many that
in time past lived without hope and
without God in the world, appear to
be under deep concern for the inte
rests of their immortal souls, some of
whom are in the Society on trial. On
the former station, a beer-shop is car
ried on, and the effects which of late
it has produced on the morals of the
population, are awful in the extreme.
The interest, in consequence of it, has
received a lamentable shock ; and my
labours, in a considerable measure,
have been rendered abortive.
Is it too soon for the religious world
to bestir itself on behalf of those nui
sances that curse the country to such
a direful extent? The schools are
nearly the same ; the number of scho
lars at present something less than
at the beginning of the quarter, by
reason of the harvest. Tract distri
buting is continued. Books from the
lending-libraries are read with much
interest.
Many thanks for the parcels sent.
DESIRE TO BE USEFUL TO IM
MORTAL SOULS AWFUL PRO
VIDENCE.
I would offer some account of my
stationmy proceedings, and my
prospects.
I am become almost impatient to
see some more evident signs of the
presence and blessing of the Lord.
The pleasure of a good attendance
on the word is great ; and acceptance
with the people, and the sanction of
the Society, are encouraging ; but al
together far from satisfying, without
the tokens of the Lord's presence and
blessing. My anxiety herein is, and
has been greater than I am able to
express.
You will rejoice with me (yet with
trembling) to hear that several per
sons appear much profited by my la
bours; their conduct is changed to
the admiration ef those around, and
pleasing congratulations have been
presented to me accordingly. My
past year's labours were not in vain. I
do hope my present and future may
not be.
Since my last, the attendance in
some of the places has considerably
increased, and consequently increased
accommodation for them is seriously
contemplated. Room is needed that
we may dwell.
Yet difficulties, impediments, and
counteractions thicken on every side.
The bush burns, yet is not consumed.
I humbly, gratefully, and believingly
own the reason why.
I have lately prpached as frequently
and in as many places as possible, on
Lord's-days. How precious, how im
portant is the Sabbath !
An awful judgment has recently
occurred here. A drinking farmer,
returning late home in a state of in
toxication, fell into water and was
drowned. Who does not shudder at
such a death? Would that the prin
ciples and operations of Temperance
Societies were universally extended,
and with entire success !
The Sunday-schools continue en
couraging, and some of the dear child
ren, especially, not only improve in
learning, but evince great attachment
to the institutions with which they are
connected.
THE EVIL RESULTS OF COUNTRY-
FEASTS AND WAKES, &C.
In almost every county in England
there are some customs peculiar to
the counties in which they are ob
served ; and it cannot fail to strike a
religious mind, on observing the dif
ferent customs, that, in almost every
instance, they are unfavourable to re
ligion. Fairs, feasts, wakes, revels,
&c, are celebrated only as scenes of
disgusting riot and drunkenness. No
thing can be more annoying to a pious
person, than to witness the folly and
iniquity exhibited by the agricultural
labourers on these occasions. The
practice to which I refer is, that of
gathering largesses, and having, what
is termed, harvest frolics ; a practice,
which, if it exists in some of the ad-
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jacent counties, I have never seen
carried to the length to which it is
carried in this (Norfolk.) As the farm
ers finish harvest, the men proceed to
visit all the respectable persons in the
neighbourhood, and apply to every
passenger, asking for a largess. The
money so obtained is spent in drink ;
so that for a week or ten days, at the
conclusion of harvest, our towns and
villages present nothing but confusion
and drunkennessmen reeling about
the streets, blowing horns, and shout
ing in the most tumultuous manner.
Even professors of religion are so far
swayed by this custom, that they give
money to these applicants ; and the
small Christian churches in these rural
districts have frequently to mourn over
individuals who, under the influence
of this custom, have transgressed the
rules of temperance.
DELIGHTFUL PROGRESS OF THE
WORK OF THE LORD ON A MIS
SION STATION.
The work of the Lord is evidently
going forward, blessed be his name !
The Witheridge people are quite anx
ious for me to commence collecting
for a little chapel, as half the num
ber who would attend cannot get in.
Were it not for my hiring a horse, the
work must have stood still, as, since I
came here, the weather has been con
stantly wet. Indeed, more than once
or twice, I almost felt as if I never
could go through the labour. I was
drenched with rain every Sabbath
but three since being here,. and ad
dressing crowded assemblies, in rooms
without any ventilation, which is very
weakening. The gratitude of the poor
people is truly encouraging. I spent
about four hours explaining the scrip
tures, to a respectable man, in his
own house, one evening ; and, coming
away, he said, " I have not had so
much instruction since I was born."
I never yet had to wait for the hour
appointed for service, as the door is
not five minutes opened, when the
room is filled. On the roads, tracts
are gladly and thankfully accepted.
At the door, persons very often knock,
and the servant brings me up the
message, saying, " A poor woman (or
man) wishes one tract, if you please,
Sir." Is not this pleasing 1 A few
days ago a woman said to me, " Oh,
Sir, my sister is near death, and she
heard you once, and says she would
give the world to see you." " Where
37
is she, and I will gladly go V " Thank
yonr honour, she is five miles off, and
only I could not ask you to ride so
far, I would get my brother to give
you his horse ; but, for the world , I
would not ask yon to go." " I will
go with much pleasure, if you can get
me the horse." She thanked me again
and again. I went, and saw the lovely
form of a sweet girl, (nineteen years
old,) sinking rapidly with decline.
She is since dead, and I have some
hope that she rested on Christ for
salvation.
EAGERNESS OF THE VILLAGERS
TO RECEIVE THE GOSPEL MES
SAGE.
Having obtained help from on high,
your agent continues to this day pro
pagating the glad tidings of salvation
among the poor and perishing villa
gers. His soul is often animated, from
witnessing the happy influence of the
Gospel on the hearts and in the lives
of some of the people ; and he may
hope to see still greater things yet, as
a great spirit of bearing continues.
This is gratifying, as the inhabitants
on the station are very widely scat
tered. Their regular attendance
proves their love to the Gospel car
ried to them. The number of hearers
at M , in particular, has greatly
increased since my last communica
tion. The Sabbath and daily free-
school are both well attended, and
the children make rapid progress in
the knowledge of the Scriptures. Oh
that the grace of God, like the dew
upon the tender herb, may distil upon
those young and tender minds, and his
name alone shall be glorified. In
fact, things in this village never pre
sented a more pleasing aspect. The
villages of L ,B , and C ,
to which I have referred in former
journals, are in a most lamentably
dark condition. I have hitherto vi
sited them occasionally, but from the
inclemency of the season, the expo
sure and roughness of the roads, to
gether with their distance from my
residence, I am compelled to decline
them for the present. This has the
more grieved me, as a spirit of hear
ing prevailed; the people always re
ceived me with pleasure, and appeared
most thankful for my labours among
them. Oh that some efficient means
were shortly employed to supply
those destitute, dying immortals with
the bread and water of eternal life!
 38 Home Missionary Magazine
Within the last three months I
have visited a v )age which has been
some time dw pittite of a preached
Gospel. Sonu friends residing near
the spot have built a small chapel,
which they kindly allow to be used
by your agent. The people are in a
state of great ignorance, and numer-
ous evils abound in their grossest
forms. It would be an infinite mercy
could we afford them a permanent
supply of the preaching of the Gospel,
This I am unable to do at present,
on account of my other important
and many engagements. Many are the
encouragements and the discourage-
ments of your agent; yet he humbly
hopes that he rinds his sufficiency is
of the Lord. Looking nnto him, with
whom is the residue of the Spirit, he
would seek in all his efforts the ad-
vancement of the Divine glory, the
benefit of immortal souls, and the best
interests of the Home Missionary So-
ciety.

MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.

MEETINGS AT BRISTOL.
[We are sure that our readers will participate with us in the pleasure of
knowing that the Meetings at Bristol, referred to in our last, were most numer
ously attended,the deepest interest excited ; and that, at Broadmead and at
Castle-green, the chapels were crowded to excess; so much so, that numbers
were unable to obtain admission. We were not able to give the Resolutions
which were passed by the Friends of Missions at Bristol, and which preceded,
and led to the meetings so encouraging in their nature to our best hopes for the
diffusion of truth at home and abroad. Glad, indeed, shall we be if our Magazine,
in giving circulation to them, should in any measure assist in carrying more fully
into effect the highly important suggestions which they contain, and which, if
acted out in all their extensiveness, cannot but be followed with blessings to un
numbered millions, who are now entreating of the Churches of Christ to send
them a portion of the heavenly manna with which they have so long been fa
voured. Oh may the whole Christian Church soon awake to its solemn respon.
sibilities ; all is in motion around us, and all the promises point to days of tri
umph, and to scenes such as earth saw never, if the servants of the Saviour would
but combine, and take heaven, with all its blessings, by the force of holy and of
importunate prayer.Ed.]
AT a Meeting of the Ministers of Bristol, and other Friends of the London Mis
sionary Society, held at the York Hotel, Clifton, Monday, Jan. 7, 1839,
W. D. WILLS, Esq., in the Chair;
The general state of Missions to the heathen worldthe inadequacy of the re
sources of our different Societiesthe extended sphere of the London Missionary
Society, and its exhausted financesthe appeals which had recently been made
by the Directors for China, India, and the world at large, having been referred to
by the Rev. Richard Knill and Thomas Thompson, Esq., and although our un
feigned thanksgivings to the God of all grace were due for the benedictions with
which he had crowned the Society's operations, it was deemed a subject of deep
humiliation that notwithstanding it had now existed forty-four years, it had not
yet 10,000 communicants, nor 40,000 heathen children under its Christian care-
and that of the vast continents of Asia, Africa, and South America, a small por
tion only had been visited; and that for one empire, consisting of 360 millions,
scarcely more than one crumb from the table of Christian benevolence had vet
been provided. '
It was therefore unanimously Resolved,
I. That it be affectionately submitted to the consideration of the Directors that
notwithstanding the unceasing attentions of the Society's present officers, the pre
sent agency is utterly inadequate for securing that deep, and permanent, and grow
ing interest in the cause of Missions, which the Society's extended operations
requirethat additional aid ought to be promptly securedde-oted men, whose
 for March, 1839. 39
energies, talents, commanding intellects, and known attachment to the cause
of Missions, hare already prepared them for the arduous task, and that in the
present openings which " cry for help from distant lands,'" and the agitated
movements of the general mind throughout the world presents, it is imperative
on the Churches of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, to demand such aid
from their respective Ministers, in the name and for the glory of an adorable Sa
viour, and that from such assistance Committees may be formed to watch over
every opening which China, Turkey, Persia, and South America may present,
preparatory to marking out to Auxiliary Societies in Bristol, Liverpool, Manches
ter, Leeds, and other places, certain portions of the world yet unblessed as their
especial sphere of Christian labour.
2. That this Meeting especially urges on the consideration of the Board, that
the resources of the Society being so inadequate, not only for existing, but also*
for the ever increasing demands of the unfavoured heathen that immediate mea
sures be taken to secure the co-operation of the eleven hundred thousand families
of our manufacturers, scattered throughout the empire, and that arrangements be
made for this purpose by circular appeals, laying before them the miserable con
dition of the heathpn the contrast which their own privileges present the na
tional advantages in which they have participated from our commercial inter
course with foreign lands, and the increase which may be expected in the still
further diffusion of Christianity, with all its attendant blessings, and the claims
which the heathen present on their sympathies and liberal contributions ; and that
the Rev. R. Knill and Thomas Thompson, Esq., be especially requested to un
dertake this experimental tour.
3. That this Meeting respectfully submits to the consideration of the Directors,
whether sufficient attention has yet been paid to the periodical press, and whether
by the employment, partially or wholly, of decidedly pious and literary men, of
high intellectual and Christian acquirements, the juvenile and reading population
might not have their interest awakened in behalf of Missionary objects, to an
extent greatly exceeding all that has ever yet been secured ; and this Meeting
believes that the history of Missionstlie improved aspect of our Missionary
stations in the South Seas, the Cape, India, and their influence on the peace of
nationson general civilization the adoption of equitable laws the beneficial
connexion of Britain with distant lands, might be so portrayed in some cheap
periodical, or otherwise, as to demand and secure the aid of Municipal Corpora
tions, and the love of the benevolent of all classes of the community.
4. That whilst this Meeting rejoices in the prosperity of the Home Missionary,
the Christian Instruction, City Missions, District Visiting, and Pastoral-Aid So
cieties, and in the recent evidences of increasing solicitude on the part of the
members of the Congregational Union to diffuse Christianity more extensively at
home, it would especially urge on the Directors, in town and country, to press on
the attention of the members of their churches to study more intensely, in their
respective localities, the example of the Saviour, in visiting the villages as well
as the cities, believing that in the evangelization of our village population, large
resources, spiritual and pecuniary, may be obtained at no distant day for the more
rapid subjugation of the world itself.
5. That deeply impressed with the conviction that the more urgent, the more
frequent, and the more general and extensive are our requests presented to the
Father of Mercies to send out his light and his truth, the earlier shall we arrive at
the period when the Redeemer shall see of the travail of his soul ; we do there
fore agree that Special Meetings for this purpose be called in Bristol forthwith,
and that the following Ministers and laymen be a Committee to make the needful
arrangements :
Rev. Messrs. Gregory, Jack, Haines, Lucy, Roper, Taylor, Knill j Messrs.
Irvine, Thompson, W. Wills, II. Wills, F. Wills.
6. That these Resolutions be advertised in the " Bristol Mercury," " Gazette,"
and " Patriot."

At an Adjourned Meeting held at the same place, Thursday, Jan. 10, 1839, it
was Resolved, " That the Special Meetings be held on Monday, 21st ; Tuesday,
22nd ; Wednesday, 23rd ; Thursday, 24th ; and the arrangements were referred to
a General Committee of Ministers to meet for that purpose."
40 Home Missionary Magazine

SALE OF USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL WORK FOR THE

BENEFIT OF THE HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The Ladies' Committee conducting the Sale, which is to take
place in May next, as usual, thus early and earnestly entreat a
continuance of the former kindness of their friends, and the friends
of the great cause of Home Missions, to forward, in due season,
such Articles as will be likely to produce the best result.
If the providing suitable Articles for the Sale, is commenced
eauly, (the importance of which, they beg leave to press upon the
attention of their friends,) it will occasion a larger quantity, in
creased interest in the Sale itself, and relieve from that hurry and
slender provision, which result from beginning to think and act
for the Sale only in April or May.
11, Chatham Place, Blackfriars,
Feb. 1, 1839.

THE CASE OF THE WIDOW BALL.

An affectionate and earnest appeal is hereby made on behalf of
the widow of the Rev. John Ball, who had fulfilled, with untiring
zeal, and with ardent and successful efforts, the exhausting services
of a Home Missionary ; as his brief memoirs, inserted in our last
year's volume, page 157, have fully stated. Mrs. Ball is left with
eight children nearly dependent upon her ; her means are altogether
inadequate. The Home Missionary Society have voted her a small
sum, to the full extent of their means ; and it is hoped that so af
fecting a case will meet the response of many who possess the means
and wish to be refreshed by the luxury of doing good.
Donations will be gratefully received for her, by the officers and
Directors of the Home Missionary Society ; and also at the Society's
Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars.
Feb. 1, 1839.
The Directors gratefully acknowledge the following donations in
aid of widow Ball's case ; and they again strongly recommend it to
the kind attention of liberal Christians.
The smallest sums will be thankfully received.
s. d.
Dr. Conquest 3 3 0
Per Rev. E. A. Dunn, Moore, Esq 1 0 0
Miss Moore 1 0 0

letter to the editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR.
My dear Sir, Will you grant
me the favour of a page in the Home
Missionary Magazine, that I might
make an appeal to my fellow-Chris-
tians, to whose keeping the Lord has
committed the silver and the gold;
and whose hearts he is influencing by
Diyine gr&<,e> 8Q that they e5teem
themselves only as stewards called
npon, whenever circumstances re-
quire, to lay out upon the cultivation
and improvement of his vineyard, the
needful and requisite sums,
In the Magazine for July, 1838,
 for March, 1839. 41
yon have a paper headed "Appeal from Glanvills Wootton, where we
The importance of providing a residence now reside ; which village I should be
upon the Home Mission Stations." I able to visit with tracts, &c, which is
hope that appeal, so far at least as nearly all I am able to do here now,
the special case therein named was as we have only two families who at-
concerned, has been responded to. It tend from this village on the after
is for a Home Mission residence that noon service, which we have in our
I now plead with the rich disciples of kitchen, and these also attend the
oar common Lord. The station under chapel. If we were on the spot,
the auspices of the Home Missionary Mrs. S would be able to superin
Society, which, in the kind providence tend the Sabbath-school in the after
of God, I occupy, is considered to be noon, while I go to some neighbour
a most important one, consisting of ing village ; and would also be able
four villages, with their hamlets, to attend the services at the chapel,
farms, &c, nearly in the centre of which, at present, her health, &c,
dark and neglected Dorsetshire. will not permit her to do. I should
Here we have a population of up then be able to visit my hearers three
wards of 2000 souls. In the centre times, where I now see them once ;
of the station a Home Mission chapel and should be able to extend my la
has been erected, capable of holding bours into other dark villages. In
more than 200 persons, and is well addition to this, the chapel is unpro
attended. The first service was ob tected ; also, there is no day-school
served in it the first Sabbath in where the farmers and people gene
December last. (See Home Miss. rally can send their children. We hope
Mag. for Jan., page 7.) No public to raise one to be taught in the cha
appeal has been made for defraying pel, so soon as circumstances will per
the expense ; but kind friends in the mit, and a suitable master can be ob
neighbourhood, and others, who have tained, when I should be on the spot,
been written to, have contributed of and thus be able, as I have made my
their substance to build this house self acquainted with the British and
for God. There is a piece of land Infant Systems of Education, to lend
belonging to the trustees, reserved occasional assistance. It is desirable
for a cottage, which might be built that the building should be com
upon, (adjoining the chapel,) for menced in April, that it may be com
about ,200. A kind friend in the pleted before the winter. The dark
neighbourhood, who is well acquaint and wet nights, and short days, are
ed with the station, and who sees the the seasons when distance and time
importance of a residence near the are of so much importance to a Home
chapel, has generously offered one Missionary. In addition to the ad-
fifth of any moderate sum, on condi- vantages which I have named, there
tion that four-fifths be raised. We would .....=
be this; and although
..i.i ...i. Ir name
.....
are now living at one end of the sta it last, I do not think it least. The
tion, and two miles and a half from the chapel is located near the four cross-
chapel. With the advantages of having ways, leading from one village to an
a cottage adjoining the chapel, in ad other, so that those who are inquiring
dition to being settled in a permanent the way to Sion would have an op
residence, rent free, your agent would portunity of calling upon the Mission
be where he has two services on the ary, as they would have to pass near
Sabbath, a Sabbath-school, an even his residence. This, I think, all will
ing service on Thursday, with a Bible- see the importance of, who know any
class of nineteen young women, and thing of Home Missions or pastoral
eight young men, in each alternate visits. The Missionary calls upon a
week. We should then be two and a person whom he knows to be inquir-
half miles from the interesting village ing; he finds those at home, whom
of Mappowder, instead of five miles he knows to be enemies to vital god
two trom Pulham, instead of four liness; the wife cares not to speak
and a half; and nearly the same dis on religious subjects before her hus
tance from Pulham-lake, that we are band. Thus his visit is unproduct
now, but better road. Duntish, where ive of that benefit which might re
the chapel is built, is a hamlet of the sult from an interview with the in
important village of Buckland New quirer alone. We may carry this out
ton, with its scattered population of as it regards a young woman, before
upwards of 900 inhabitants. We her mother, who is hostile, &c. I
should then be two miles and a half could go on multiplying advantages
 42 Home Missionary Magazine
but find I must stop, or the limits of
your room may exclude me from a
place in your next Magazine, which I
am most anxious to secure, to say, in
connexion with the foregoing, that if
twenty of the numerous rich friends
of the Home Missionary Society would
kindly pay into the hands of the Se
cretary or Treasurer, at 11, Chatham-
place, Blackfriars, 5 each during
the next month, towards this most
important object, we should be placed
in such circumstances as to be able
to commence the building in April.
When the advantages are considered
and reconsidered, which I hope they
will be, and also that as one-fifth is
promised on condition that the other
four-fifths are raised, I hope it will
not be thought that your agent is
asking too much. The above-named
sums, or smaller ones, to make up
100, (and the Home Missionary will
pledge himself to raise the rest,) will
be thankfully received and duly ap
propriated, at the Home Missionary
Hooms, 11, Chatham-place ; or, by
the Rev. Charles Hyatt, sen., Com-
mercial-road ; the Rev. J. N. Gonlty,
Western-road, Brighton ; the Rev.
Robert Chamberlain, Swanage ; John
Gray, Esq. ; and M. J. B. Rawlings,
Chemist, Sherborne ; and by the Home
Missionary, Glanvills Wootton, near
Sherborne.
I remain, dear Sir,
Traly and affectionately yours,
George Sandforu.
GlanviUs Wootton, ntar
Sherbornt, Feb. 18, 1839.
P. S. The cottage we now occupy
is exceedingly damp and inconve
nient, and we hold it upon a very un
certain tenure. G. S.
memorial addressed to the di
rectors of the home mis
sionary society.
Honoured Fathers and Breth
ren IN' Christ,We whose names
are hereunder, desire to thank yon
for the benevolent and seasonable as
sistance rendered to us through the
means of onr much respected friend
and Minister, the Rev. Mr. Mudie, of
Fareham. Through his zealous and
unwearied attention to the dark and
perishing population around him and
kind friends sent by him, to supply
us, at his own expence, we have been
favoured with the light of the glorious
Gospel, regularly, for more than five
years ; and our chapel has been kept
open, when it would have been shut
up. Good has been done among us,
a little church has been formed, and
Mr. Mudie dispenses to us the feast
of love, in partaking of the emblems
of a Redeemer's blood, it stated in
tervals.
Several around us have died in the
faith, giving the most hopeful tokens
of having been faithful to death, and
are now, we trust, inheriting a crown
of life. We are poor, and scarcely
able to pay the rent of our chapel,
which is private property ; and we
fear, were yon to withhold your grant,
the whole of this population would be
without the witness of Jesus, on the
Lord's-day, for we are more than
three miles from any place of Gospel
worship, (surrounded by opposers,)
and six miles from Fareham. We
would, therefore, honoured fathers
and brethren, most humbly and earn
estly entreat you to renew your an
nual grant to Mr. Mudie, that the
blessing of those who are ready to
perish may come upon you and your
Society.
We remain,
Honoured Fathers and Brethren,
Yours, in the bonds of the Gospel.
(Signed by Sixteen persons.)
EXTRACT OF A LETTER TO THE
SECRETARY.
Ten thousand thanks for two of
your valuable little books on Bap
tism.* The first you sent me about
twelve months ago, I have lent out to
several persons. I am happy to add,
that with a careful perusal of it, with
prayer and faith, one of those indi
viduals has found it instrumental, in
the hands of God, to the salvation of
his soul. The poor man is now re
joicing, being baptized with the Holy
Ghost sent down from heaven.
It affords me considerable pleasure
to add, that one of our Sunday-school
scholars has within a few months be
come seriously impressed. The work,
I trust, is of God. He now comes for
ward and prays delightfully at our
prayer-meetings. "Out of the mouths
of babes and sucklings hast thou or
dained praise," The Lord is merci
fully doing a great work among us
To Him be all the glory,
* The Rev. F. Moore's Tract on Baptism.
 for March, 1839.
I beg to acknowledge with grati
tude, a quantity of Home Mission
ary Magazines, with an " Abridge
ment of Doddridge's Rise and Pro
gress of Religion in the Soul."
The Lord be with yon, and continue
to bless the Home Missionary Society
with which yon are connected, until
tilt; whole earth shall be filled with
His glory. Amen, and amen.
Yours, truly,
EXTRACT FROM A JOURNAL OF
ITINERANCY IN THE NEIGH
BOURHOOD OF SOUTH MOLTON,
NORTH DEVON.
1838. Arrived at South Molton,
July 2S ; July 31, Alsware. Began
my work of faith and labour of love
here, under peculiar and favourable
circumstances. Cockram, Esq.,
offered, some days back, a piece of
ground for a chapel, on his estate ;
and we went to accept and conse
crate it. The spot of ground chosen
was in a wood near to the turnpike-
road, leading from South Molton to
Exeter. It is one of the most pictu
resque places imaginable, having
for view an amphitheatre of woods,
water, arable and pasture-land. Some
friends who went with me cleared
away sufficient of the underwood to
allow the assembling of about 120
NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Pulpit Studies ; or, aids to preaching, fyc.
Thomas Ward and Co,
The title of this volume sufficiently
explains its object. Its contents are
so scriptural, so plain, so pleasing,
and so deeply interesting, that we
commend it to all students, and to our
younger brethren in the ministry ; it
will be found highly useful to " aid"
Sunday-school Teachers.
Journals of Three Voyages along the
Coast of China, 1831, 2, and 3, Sfc.
By Charles Gutzlaff. Thomas Ward
and Co.
China and its vast interests have
now awakened the most ardent and
devout regard of all who desire and
pray for the extension of the king
dom of Christ ; to all such, this vo
lume will afford a mass of important
information. The introductory Essay,
by the Rev. W. Eliis, is replete with
43
people, who, in the primitive manner,
heard the doctrine and oonsequences
of the new birth proclaimed, as the
preacher took for iiis text, " Ye must
be born again." And thus with prayer
and praise to God, we consecrated
the ground on which the village cha
pel is to stand. We shall want about
X 100 from the friends of our Lord, in
addition to what we can raise amongst
ourselves. May our covenant God,
who has thus opened one of his crea
ture's hearts to give laud, dispose
many to give money, that so the
house of God may be builded in this
place !
August 14. Preached again at Als
ware, In the wood : and found the
owner of the land had felled some of
the trees so as to give us accommo
dation of about thirty feet square.
The ground granted is fifty feet
square. We had a numerous attend
ance, abont 150 ; some seated on the
felled timber, others on forms, others
on the ground, and others in the trees.
The squire and his lady attended.
Our text was" Go ye into the high
ways and hedges, '' &c, in which we
showed salvation by Christ was the
feast; they who are called to the mi
nistry, are the servants ; God gives
the command ; likely and unlikely
places, are the highways and hedges;
whilst scriptural argument is the com
pulsory force we are to employ.
instruction on the subject of China,
&c.
Martha: a Memorial of an only and be
loved Sister. ByA.Reed.'D.D.
This interesting work has been
some time out of print. It has been
translated into the Dutch and German
languages, and has had an extensive
circulation in the United States of
America. May a Divine blessing at
tend its republication 1 It U full of
interest, and calculated to accomplish
much good.
Memoir of William Knill, Son of the
Rev. W. Knill, Missionary. By James
Huby. Ward and Co.
Ward's Library of Standard Divinity.
The Redeemer's Tears wept over Lost Souls
By John Howe, A.M. Reprinted from
the Edition of 1684.
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DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS.

(February, 1839.)

Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's

Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.
Treasurer; Mr. B. HANBURY, 138, Blackfriars-road, Sub- Treasurer ; tho Rev.
E. A. DUNN, Belgravc-placo, Pimlico, Gratuitous Secretary ; by Messrs. LAD-
BROKES and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings ; by Messrs. HANKE Y,
Fenchurch-strcct, and by any of the Directors.

i. d.
Mr. Baggs, for the widow Ball, per Subscriptions 7 15 1}
Mr. Perkins 0 10 0 1)
J. P., for the Rev. T. Sharp, Chum- Mrs. Corbould D 0 10
leigh, Devon 0 5 0 Miss Smith, Brixton-hill, by two
Ditto, for Hampden and Solihull Cards . 1 10 0
Cases, 5*. each 0 10 0 Rev. J. Troubridge, Ceme; Balance
Contributions from Bridport and of the Year ending 14th of No
Beaminster, Dorset, per Rev. vember last 10 O 0
John Wills, for One Year 40 0 0 J. Moore, Esq., for the
A. E., Bristol, per Rev. Mr. Knill widow Ball, per Rev.
D 5 0 0 E. A. Dunn 1 0 0
J. B. Palmer, Esq., Yarmouth, Miss S. Moore, for do.,
Two Years, to Ms., 1839 A 2 2 0 per do 10 0
E. J. Smith, Esq., per Record 2 0 0
Office D 1 1 0 Mr. Webb, 5, Clarendon-
Charles Butler, Esq., Whitwell, place, Vassall-road,
Herts 10 0 0 Brixton, Surrey, X. A 0 10 6
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nual Subscription to L. D., 1840 1 1 0 H. C, per do D 0 10 0
Mr. G. Sutton, Wheathampstead 1 11 0
and Harpenden, Christmas, 1838 12 10 0 Rev. L. Hall, Poyle, near
Northamptonshire Asso Colnbrook, Bucks, col
ciation of Indepen lected by Cards, viz. :
dent Ministers, in aid Isabella Heath 0 6 0
of Missions, per Rev. E. Dowding 0 6 6
J. Robertson, Secre M. J 0 10 0
tary, viz : E. H 0 6 0
From Weedon, per J. Line 0 9 fi
Rev. T. Evans 3 0 0 Do 0 3 6
Ditto, Wellingboro', 2 1 6
per Rev. R. Davis 3 8 0 Mrs. Porter, Highgate,
6 8 0 viz. :Annual Subs. 10 0
Dr. Conquest, for the widow Ball, D 3 3 0 Collected per New Year's
Hartland Station, Devon, per Mr. Cards, viz. :
Bartlett, Treasurer 7 0 0 A. and J. W. Cross ... 0 7 6
Stratford-on-Avon, Yearly Divi E. Golden 0 10 3
dend, by John Tasker, Jun. Esq. 12 10 0 M.A. Bidgood 0 12 0
Rev. J. G. Hewlett, Lut M. A. Brown 0 13,16
terworth, collected by Three Anonymous,
New Year's Cards, viz.: 21. 9. id.
viz. : lis. (M., and 8j 3 8 10
Eliza Law 0 9 0
Master A. T. Smith... 0 3 0 Miss Curtis, Kingston,
Ann Kelsey 0 8 6 Hants, per New Year's
Susan Bloxom 0 8 6 Cards, viz. :
E. Cherry 0 7 6 Collected by
Eliza Anne Hewlett 0 3 6 Mrs. Hambly. 0 7 0
2 0 0 Miss Barton 0 6 6
Miss Agnew, per Record Office D 1 1 0 J. Stewart 0 6 6
Rev. Evan James, Bridg Miss Curtis 0 6 6
water, for Knowl Sta J. Jerome 0 6 9
tion, Somerset, col E. Clark 0 6 6
lected by New Year's Mr. Gouge 0 6 6
Gift Cards, viz. : 2 6 3
Rev. W. Parkyn 0 3 6 Mrs. Pearce, Maiden
Mr. W. Collings 0 12 4 head, by New Year's
Mrs. Parkyn 0 4 0 Cards
MissCroker 0 J 2j Received too late to be
MissDurston 0 5 0 sent with other contri
Mr. Connick 0 2 6 butions, by Cards, last
Mr. E. Davy 0 1 6 Year, Miss J. A. Preece 0 2 6
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s. d. . d.
Mrs. Emma Barney.,. OSS per New Year's Gift
Contributions bv Cards, Cards, viz. :
this Year Mrs. Stainton 0 13 6
Miss Westbrook 1 11 * Miss Bourne 0 6 0
The Misses Freece ... 0 16 0 Miss Holmes 0 7 6
Miss Gould 0 7 0 Miss Mackender, 2
Miss Brown 0 4 6 Cards 1 12 6
Miss Drew 0 12 6 Miss S., 2 do 1 2 6
Ebenezer J. Pearce ... 19 0 Miss S. Dawson 0 4 6
5 8 Miss E. Newman, 2
Rev. W. Legge, Fakenham, Gene Cards 10 0
ral purposes, Home Missionary Miss E. D 0 3 8
Society 5 0 Miss J 0 3 0
Rev. John Scott, of Sid- Mrs. W. Rose 1 7 0
bury, Devon, per Mr. Mr. J. Mackender .... 0 10 0
Hall, by New Year's Miss 8. Rhodes, (Six
Cards, viz. : Years old) 0 12 0
Mr. Edwin Hayman,
5 Carda I 14 6 8 2 2
Miss Mary Hayman, Received from Horn-
2 Cards 0 14 6 castle 2 18 0
Miss Stone, 1 do 0 15 0 11 0 2
Miss S. Harris, 1 do... 0 10 0 Glanvills Wootton, col
Miss M. Harris, 1 do. 0 8 6 lected for the Home
Miss A. Scott, 1 do.... Q 8 6 Missionary Society, by
Miss M. Scott, 1 do. 0 7 6 George Sandford, Mis
Miss E. Scott, 1 do. ... 0 10 0 sionary: 1st Weekly
Miss Martha Hayman, Contributions, Map-
1 do 0 6 0 powder ; Collector,
A. Prout, 1 do 0 10 6 Miss Allen
Miss Jane Townsend, 1838, May 28th 0 13 8
1 do 0 10 0 Do. Sept. 10th 0 14 6
6 II 1839, Feb. 18th 1 0 0
Rev. Richard Gill, Oak-
hill, Somerset, per Maiden Newton. Col
New Year's Cards : lector, Mrs. Thomas
Collected by- Harris
Miss Spencer 0 12 0 1838. Oct. 21 0 11 0
Dorcas Percy 0 5 4 Do. Feb. 10 0 11 3
Samuel Gill 0 8 6 I 2 3
1 5 Buckland Newton. Col
Miss Matthews, 38,Dow- lector, Miss F. East
gate-hill, Thames-st., 1839. Feb. 6 0 18 10
per Subscription to Pulham. Collector, Miss
Christmas 0 2 6 East
Cards, viz. : 1839. Feb. 6 0 10 9
A. J. Matthews 0 7 0 1839. Feb. 10. Maiden
Do 0 3 0 Newton. Collected
Mrs. Heather 0 5 6 after Sermon, by Mr.
0 18 Sandford 0 116
Rev. J. Davies, Alder-
manbury Postern, per New Year's Gift Cards-
New Year's Gift Cards, Mr. Sandford, 2 Cards 1 16 2
viz.; Mrs. Sandford 0 10 6
Collected by Miss Hanwell, Ware-
Mrs. Davies 2 14 0 ham
Mrs. Whiteley 3 11 0 Mrs. H. Taylor, Stal-
Mrs. Ruston 0 7 6 bridge 0 9
Miss Badcock 0 12 6 Miss Lewis, do 0 11
Miss Graham 0 5 0 Miss Taylor, do 0 10
Miss Harriet Ives ... 0 12 0 Mrs. T. Taylor, do. ... 0 7
MissS. Josse 014 0 Mrs. Richard Old,
Miss Lack 0 10 6 Glanvills Wootton...
Miss Vansommer 0 15 0 Mr. Alfred Old, Dunt-
10 1 ish 0 8
Mr. A. Le MareJun., Miss Allen, Mappowder 0 3
Hackney, per Card 1 2
Miis A. Parker, do., per do 1 0 3rd. Boxes-
Miss F. Dennis, Ash- Mrs. Sandford's Box
grove, do., viz. : Mrs. Henry Taylor's
Annual Subscriber- do 0 2 0
Miss Vines 0 10 0 Miss Taylor's do 0 3 6
Mrs. Dennis 0 2 6
0 12
A Friend at Highworth, Wilts, per
Thomas Thompson, Esq D 5 0 4th. Friends at Sher
T. A. Staffordshire D 100 0 borne, per Mr. J. B.
T. A., do., Chumleigh Chapel, Rawlings
Devon D 2 0 Boxes
Mr. William Rose, Jun., Mrs. Gray 0 10 6
Spilaby, Lincolnshire, Mrs. Trenchard 0 8 0
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s. d. s. d.
Mrs. Rawlings .... ., 1 5 0 Budden, Hammer
Mr. Meech........ .. 0 6 6 smith
1 21 Mrs. S. Scott............ I 1 0
4th. Cards G. Pope, Esq...... ~ 1 1 0
Master Chandler ~ 0 6 0 MissDorvi1le............ 010 0
Miss Robinson ~ . 0 7 0 Miss Talfourd ~ 010 6
Misses Balster ~ .. 012 6 Mrs.Wood......... ... 0 6 0
Miss J. Hall ~ 0110 Mrs. Millar............. 0 5 0
Mrs Poberts............ 0 2 8 Mr. W. D. Salter....;. 0 5 0
-_---1 190 Mrs.E.Wl1ite~ 0 5 0
Abstract. MissPayne......... ~ 0 5 0
lst. Weekly Contribu MissNixon.... ~ 0 5 0
tions........................ 5116 Mr.Budden.~ ~ 0 5 0
2nd. Cards... 5 11 2 Mrs. Budden...... ~ 0 5 0
Do. ~ 1 19 0 Miss Budden............ 0 5 0
i_.. 7102 Miss H. Budden ~ 0 5 0
Brd. Boxes... 0117
Do. ~ 210 0 513 6
317 New Years Cards,
1-.._16 Collected by
R. _D. M., per Cards, Miss F. M.
viz. : Salter ~ 0 7 6
A. B. ... ............... 026 Master W.
016 J. Salter. 0 7 6
-~ 0 Master E.
Rev. D. Gritiiths, Can Budden. 1 0 0
nock, Staffordshire, -__-i 115 0
per Cash collected at
Brownhills, for the Mrs. Bowden, 86, Kensington
Home Missionary So square, per Card . ~
ciety, by Rev. T. C. Butteau,
Sarah Ann Seedhouse 0 13 6 Oulton, Norfolk. per
Charles Heath ~ 0 7 6 Cards, viz.:
Eleanor Birch............ 0 56 Collected by
-l.. 1 Friends at Edgefield... 0 12 2
Kingsland Chapel, Messrs. Miss Utting . ~ 0 9 0
Campbell and Aveling Miss Butteau............ 0 6 4
New Years Gift Cards, Miss B. Tip le ~ 0 5 10
Collected by Miss S. Kidel1......... 0 5 6
Miss Bart1ett....,....... 012 0 Miss F1ogde11............ 0 5 6
Miss Burton ~ .. 015 6 Mr. T. Ireland ~ 0 5 6
Mrs. Campbell ~ 066 Miss E. E. Kiddell ,,. 0 5 0
Mrs. Cloake. ~ 0106 Miss S. M. KiddelL ~ 0 5 0
Mrs. Cunliii High Mr. H. 1. Ireland ~ 0 4 6
bury-place ~ 10 0 Ebenezer Butteau . ~ 0 4 4
Mrs. Dean ~ 15 0 Mrs. Butteau............ 0 4 4
Miss C. Dndley......... 217 6 Miss D. Tipple ~ 0 3 1
Miss Gray ~ .. 016 6 Mr. Cooper......,........ 0 3 0
Miss Holt ~ .. 0116 Miss M. C. Powell ~ 0 3 0
Master Horne ~ .. 0 2 6 Miss Garnliam ~ 0 2 7
Miss 1~Innt.......... .. 0 5 6 Miss E. B. Green...... 0 2 6
Miss Matthews......... 010 0 Miss M. A. Green . ... 0 2 6
Mrs. Nias ~ ., 14 6 Miss Plane.............. 0 2 6
Miss Rippon _.... .. 0 6 0 Mrs. Plane............... 0 2 6
Misses Rogers ~ 10 6 Miss Crisp ~ ~ 0 2 3
Miss C. Scott............ 0 7 6 Mr. S. Gay...... ~ 0 2 2
MissSmith,(Hackney) l 7 6 Miss Lorke............... 0 2 0
~l 14
J. G. Stapleton, Esq., Clapham Mrs. Anderson, Paradise-place,
Rise, per Cards, viz. : Stockwell. viz. :
Collected by Card, collect
Master Stapleton ~ 066 ed by E.
Master J. G. Stapleton 080 Brown...... 012 3
Miss Stapleton ~ 096 Do. by Do. 0 9 3
Miss C. Barber ~ 1100 -~ 1 1 6
E. Bancroft . ~ 0130 Mrs. Anzlerson's Mis
3 sionaryBox.~ 0 4 6
Mr. T. K. Gorbell, 18, Hereford
place, Commercial-road East, per Rev. E. Jones, Rod
Card, viz. : borough, Tabernacle,
Collected by Gloucestershire, per
J. B. Foley.............................. 1 Cards, viz. :-~
Mr. S. Alexander, 4, Carpenters Collected by
Buildings, London Wall.........D 0 Miss Barnard~ ~ 3 5 0
Mrs. Purshonse, 22, Wilderness MissF. But1er.......... 0 8 0
row, Clerkenwell, per Card . ~ 0 10 Rev.E.Jones............ 0 7 0
Mrs. Rayner, per Mrs. Tracy, Chel
sea, subscription to Christmas, Hare Court, Aldersgate
~ o 10 street, Rev. W. S.
Subscriptions received Palmer and Friends,
for the Home Mis per Cards, viz. :-
sionary Society : Collected by-~
Collected by Miss M. A. Mr.Gyles..... ~ 012 0
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. d. X t. d.
Hiss Hancock 0 12 6 Miss Mudcutt 0 14 6
Miss Palmer 0 17 6 Miss Tiffin 0 10 0
Miss M. Spicer S 14 0 Mrs. Hodgson 0 7 6
Miss Vine 0 10 6 Miss Whitridge 0 8 6
Mr. J. Gyles 0 11 0 A Friend 0 8 0
Miss Warner 0 7 0 7 0 0
Miss Wilson 0 4 0 Watton, Norfolk, Rev. M. B.Diffey,
7 8 6 Missionary, per New Year's Gift
Gate-street Chapel Aux Cards 1 3 0
iliary, per Mrs. Per Brixton Hill, Mr. J. Jardine, per
kins: New Year's Gift Cards 0 5 0
Mr. Watts 0 6 0 Louth, Lincolnshire,
Miss Brown 15 0 Rev. W. Todman, per
Mr. Moore 1 0 0 New Year's Gift Cards,
Miss Partridge 0 5 0 viz. :
Mrs. Fisher, per Miss Collected by Miss Jane
Bacon 110 Gray 1 0 0
Miss Bacon, on Sale Miss Jane Levick
Account 16 0 (Market Rasen) 0 9 6
Mrs. Watson 1 0 0 Mrs. Warmsley 0 8 6
Mrs. Tyndell, (col Miss Fotherby 0 7 0
lected) 1 13 6 Miss Tomlinson 0 4 6
New Year's Gift Cards, 2 10 0
viz. : February 25th, 1839. Col
Collected by lected by Cards at Fet
Mrs. Pratt. 0 15 6 ter-lane Chapel, by Mr.
Mrs. Ellis.. 0 6 6 Thomas Jiiihi, Essex-
Mrs. Con- street, Strand,
stantine. 0 15 6 Miss Adams 2 13 6
Mrs. Tyn Miss Butterfield 0 17 .6
dell 0 6 6 Mr. Druet 0 13 6
Miss Mul Mr. Chaplin 0 13 0
lens 0 6 0 Mr. Lewis 0 12 0
MissBealby 1 4 0 Mr. Hawksworth 6 10 0
3 14 C Miss Ann Wood 0 10 0
11 10 6 Mr. Croxton 0 6 0
Mrs. M. Harbidge, 19, Paternoster- Mr. Try 0 6 6
row, per Card 0 16 0 Miss Bird 0 6 0
Poultry Chapel Sunday School Chil Mrs. Drurey 0 5 0
dren, per Mr. Houston, per New Miss Reynolds 0 3!
Year's Gift Cards 2 12 6 Mrs. Morris 0 4 0
Miss M. Barnett, Beaconsneld, Miss Brock , 0 5 0
Bucks, per Card 011 0 Mrs. Mamer 0 2 6
Rev. W. Brewis, Pen Miss Mary Cornell.... 0 2 6
rith, Cumberland, per Master Judds 0 7 4
New Year's GiftCards, 9 0 0
viz. : A 'New Year's Gift to the Home
Collected by Miss Eli Misionary Society, January 1,
zabeth Bell 0 13 6 1839Collector Thomas Woollo-
Mrs. Brewis, ton, Brixton 0 5 0
(2 Cards,)... 1 16 6 Romsey, Hants, Rev. C.
W. Harrison, per New
0 13 6 2 10 0 Year's Gift Cards :
Collected by
MissGraham, Mrs. Crockford 0 14 0
(2 Cards,)... 1 1 6 Miss A. Godfrey 0 12 0
0 18 0 Misses F. and S. Bed-
1 19 6 dome 0 7 0
Miss Jane Harrison, Miss Fish 0 7 0
(Newbiggin) 0 2 0 Mr. T. Barratt 0 6 0
Mr. Andrew Rattray.. 0 9 6 Harriett Brent 0 6 0
Miss Jane Routledge 0 10 0 Josiah Hearne 0 5 6
Miss Sandar 0 11 0 Mr. G. C. Sloper 0 1 6
. -' 6 15 6 Cadenham, Mr. W. Sil-
Cockermouth, Cumber lener 0 9 6
land, Rev. A. F. Brashfleld, Mr. White 0 6 0
Shawyer, New Year's 3 14 6.
Gift Cards, viz. : J. H., 2 Years' Weekly Subscrip
Collected by Miss tions, to May, 1839 5 4 0
Stainton 2 15 0 Mrs. Cotton, Afton House, Isle of
Miss Blair 0 17 0 Wight, per Rev. E. Giles D 2 2 0
Miss Mary Brown 6 19 6

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
Mr. Hood, of Solihull, begs most gratefully to acknowledge donations of 1
from Miss Brookes, London ; and of ,'20 from Mrs. Glover and Miss Mansfield
Birmingham, towards the Solihull Chapel Debt. And also a parcel of Evange
lical Magazines, from Mr. Baker, of Birmingham, for distribution on the Solihull
station.
48 Home Missionary Magazine for March, 1839.

Mr. James Hargreaves, of Morcombelake, acknowledges with feelings of thank

fulness, the kindness of Mrs. Robert Kennaway, of Charmouth, for the gift of 10
blankets for the Loan-stock ; 25 Cottage Hymn Books, and a bundle of clothing,
containing 100 garments, for the needy poor upon his station. The scarcity of
labour, and the high price of bread the latter being out of the reach of scores of
families, who substitute potatoes ; or, where potatoes are few, coarse horse-beans,
boiled, with herb-tea to drink, render these streams of benevolence cheering to
the poor, and afford much pleasure to the Missionary. The destitution of the
district before the Home Missionary Society sent an agent, as to evangelical in
struction, was so felt, that, with but few exceptions, all parents send their child
ren to our Sabbath-schools ; and from 1200 to 1500 souls are weekly under the
sound of the Gospel ; 360 children now attend in our three Sabbath-schools. May
the Friends of Home send garments for the children, and Bibles and Testaments,
which are much needed, for the schools.
Mr. G. Sandford, Missionary, at Glanvills Wootton, begs to record with
grateful feelings, the kindness of Mrs. John Gray, in collecting from friends at
Sherborne, the sum of 1 12s. for his poor villagers, and judiciously laying it
out in stockings and worsted.
Also, begs to thank Miss Scott and Miss Blake for a few articles of old cloth
ing.
The Directors gratefully acknowledge the receipt of several volumes of unbound
Magazines, from J. Moore, Esq. and Miss Moore, per Rev. E. A. Dunn.
Rev. D. Prain begs to acknowledge with gratitude the receipt of a bundle of
clothing from the Dorcas Clothing Society, Clerkenwell. The contents came very
seasonably. Many of the poor, owing to the dearness of provisions this winter,
have been unable to procure clothing ; and the children, by this means, are kept
from Sunday-school. Mr. P. also thanks Mrs Perkins for her kind supply of
useful articles ; and likewise Mr. Nisbet, of Berners-street, for the large parcel of
books, tracts, magazines,. &c. While one quarter provides clothing for the body,
another provides food for the mind. They were very acceptable, and many of the
villagers experience the good effeots of such a seasonable present.
Miss J. Furneux, Secretary of the Home Missionary Dorcas Society, begs to
acknowledge the receipt of twelve shillings from M. S. of Islington ; also a pre
sent of six frocks, and some print, from other Friends, for the Home Missionary
Dorcas Society.
The Directors beg to thank Mr. Alexander, of Carpenters'-buildings, for one
volume of the Evangelical Magazine, and one volume of the Home Missionary
Magazine, unbound; also to acknowledge from the same a donation of five
shillings.

TO AUXILIARIES, &c.
The Directors of the Home Missionary Society respectfully re
quest that the Treasurers of Auxiliary Home Missionary Societies
in Town and Country, and Collectors of New Year's Gift Cards, will
pay the amount in their hands at the Office, 1 1 , Chatham-place,
Blackfriars, on or before the 10th of April, 1839, or they will not be
in time for insertion in the Annual Report.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month will
be held on Monday evening, March 18, at Oxendon Chapel, (the
Rev. T. Akciieu's.)
The Rev. R. T. Hunt will deliver the Address.
Service to commence at Seven o'clock.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Bolt-court, London.

 THE

APRIL, 1839.

VILLAGE PREACHING. No. III.

A village preacher, like the hus and I was at length favoured with the
bandman, must exercise patience in aid of some young men, who proved
his work, and wait patiently for the very serviceable in promoting it. Of
success of his labours. Villagers are these, some are now independent
in general uninformed, anil deprived ministers, and one holds the promi
of the advantages possessed by those nent situation of Rector in a respect
who reside in country towns. It is able parish. I pray God that he may
some time before they can understand preach with simplicity and earnest
the terms used by ministers even in ness, the truth, the whole truth, and
attempting to explain their texts ; nothing but the truth ; and that his
and hence, the plainest mode of ad conduct may illustrate and confirm it.
dress is the most suitable. I remem During the French war, permission
ber preaching at a village for the first was granted to myself, and a dear
time, where the people, who seldom friend in the ministry, to visit the
attended a place of worship, scarcely French prisoners at D , for the
knew how to conduct themselves dur purpose of distributing Bibles and
ing prayer and singing. When I was tracts amongst them, and preaching
near the close of my sermon, I ob to them the words of eternal lite.
served, " I shall now address myself From the walls of the prison, which
to the young people." The woman commanded an extensive court-yard,
of the house instantly came up to me, we have addressed, at one time, no
and said aloud, (I was preaching in less than 10,01)0 immortal beings, and
her kitchen,) "I hope you will, Sir, I am thankful to add, with some hope
and that you will give it them well ; that success attended our exertions,
for they be behaving themselves cruel On one occasion I was requested to
bad." On another occasion, having preach to the American prisoners,
finished my discourse, I said, " Let and did so, from Jeremiah xxii. 21,
us pray." The same person instantly " I spake unto thee in thy prosperity,
said, " Would your honour like to but thou saidst, I will not hear. This
have a candle?" Yet in this very hath been thy manner from thy youth,
house the word was so blessed, that that thou obeyedst not my voice."
nearly all the family were converted At the close of the sermon, a person
to God. came forward, and thanked me very
On one occasion I was earnestly cordially, expressing his hope that he
expressing the necessity of the New should not forget the impressions he
Birth. A young man who sat just be had received. He told me his name
fore me, appeared to listen with con was Paul Jones, nephew of the cele
siderable attention, betraying, now brated Paul Jones, the formidable
and then, a degree of impatience, for enemy to the trading interests of Bri
which I could not account. At last, tain, from 1775 to the termination of
he rose up, and addressed me : "I the war.
feel, Sir, very powerfully, the force It will be an encouragement to the
of your remarks ; but I hope you will agents of the Home Missionary So
allow me to depart, for I am a ser ciety, to hear from an old village
vant, and shall be wanted at home by preacher, that even to this day lie
my master, very shortly." I replied, continues to receive the most pleasing
" Certainly ; I trust you will not for accounts of his early labours. And
get the important truths you have before I conclude, I shall take the
heard ; and may the Lord seal it upon liberty of suggesting a few hints to
your heart." He then left the place. those who are engaged in the import
My work continued to increase, ant work.
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1. It is necessary, my dear friends,
that yon cultivate devotedness of heart
to your work, and a determination to
disregard every impediment to your
progress. Consider the souls of these
villagers, and the state of ignorance
in which many of them are involved.
Act upon the apostle's principle, " If
by any means I may save some."
2. Be punctual in fulfilling your en
gagements. A wet night, or a slight
cold must not prevent you. I have
gone in every kind of weather, and
have stood in my clothes, dropping
with the rain, and yet without taking
any cold. To say that there will be
only two or three, is not a sufficient
excuse for remaining at home. 1 have
always found that when the people
know that the minister is a punctual
man, they are always present to hear
him.
3. Choose the most striking texts,
" Is thine heart right 1" " Prepare
to meet thy God." "If the righteous
scarcely are saved, where shall the
ungodly and the sinner appear?"
" Remember the Sabbath-day to keep
it holy." " Pray to thy Father in
secrpt." " Christ Jesus came into the
world to save sinners." " Have faith
in God." " We must all appear be
fore the judgment-seat of Christ."
"The wicked shall be turned into
hell." And others of a similar descrip
tion.
4. Let your sermons be short. They
should not exceed half an hour or
forty minutes; and be always pre
ceded by the reading of ten or twelve
verses of the word of God. Short dis
courses suit villagers, many of whom
are labouring people, and in some
degree wearied by the work of the
day.
5. Accustom yourselves to plain
language, such as they can understand.
The idea that ministers cannot use
words and phrases easy to be under
stood, is mere affectation ; they cannot
when they will not. TheGospel is a pro
clamation, and must be announced in
terms common and familiar to the
most unlettered hearer. A minister was
once addressing an audience in the
country, and after having endeavoured
to explain his text, he observed, " I
fear you do not quite understand me ;
supposing you were sailing in a ves
sel from London to Liverpool, your
mind, and thoughts, and desires,
would be fixed on the port to which
you were bound ; and though many
places might appear in sight, all would
be nothing in comparison to Liver
pool. The steersman, the captain,
the sailors, would all be engaged in
directing the vessel to that port. So,
my friends, if you are determined to
go to heaven, you will seek it in the
right course ; you will disregard the
world and all its pleasures and at
tractions ; your thoughts, your de
sires, your prayers, your exertions,
will be, that you may win Christ, and
through Christ, obtain heaven."
fi. Be earnest and persuasive. Say
with the apostle, " We beseech you
to be reconciled to God" that the ac
cepted time is now. Repeat the invi
tations and promises of Christ to
coming sinners. Present the power
ful appeal, Are you ready to die, if
God were to call you away to night?
Let the villagers perceive that you
really desire their salvation.
7. Endeavour to improve the sing
ing, by introducing lively, but solid
tunes, in which the people may join.
Some of the most heart-stirring sing
ing I have ever heard, has been in a
village. The effect has been surpris
ing. A few good tunes should be
sung so frequently, that all may learn
them ; such as Peru, Job, Wareham,
Horsley, L. M. ; Lydia, Bolton, Suf
folk, Auburn, C. M. ; Mount Ephraim,
Shiriand, Reuben, Bradley Church,
Falcon Street, S. M.,* &c. &c.
8. Be courteous in your manners.
Kindness and civility will gain you
acceptance ; but haughtiness and con
ceit will excite disgust, and prevent
your message from being received.
9. Above all, be consistent; avoid
light and trifling conversation, and
appear as the messenger of God.
You will thereby gain the affections
of the people, and then yon will gain
their ear.
10. Depend upon the Divine pro
mise, that your work shall be re
warded God will give testimony to
the word of His grace, when preached
faithfully, earnestly, affectionately.
And with what joy will you, my be
loved friends, look back upon your
labours of love, and exult at the tid
ings that one and another have been
brought out of darkness into marvel
lous light ; for
Who can describe the joys that rise
Through all the courts of Paradise,
To see a prodigal return,
To see an heir of glory born f
" There isjoy in the presence of the
* Most of these tunes have Tecently ap
peared in a work called " Sacred Harmony,"
now publishing by D. Murray, 179, Sloane-
street.
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angels of God over one. sinner that success in the parish we last took up,
repenteth." not above a year ago. This place has
" God the Father acquiesces, with helped to people the county gaol and
complacency, in the soul that is thus Botany Bay beyond any I know of.
brought to His mercy's seat. The Tliey seemed to have reached a sort
glorified Redeemer sees the reward of of crisis in iniquity. Of nearly 200
His mediatorial obedience unto death, children, many of them grown up,
and is satisfied. The Holy Spirit hardly any had ever seen the inside
smites on His own work, hastens to of a church since they were chris
comfort the sinner he has subdued, tened. I cannot tell yon the avidity
and goes on to accomplish the sa eti- with which the Scriptures were re
tication he has begun. ceived by numbers of these poor crea
" Every sigh which the penitent tures. Finding the heads of the parish
breathes, is treasured up; and every (farmers) quite as ignorant as their
tear he sheds, is noted down. His labourers, we devised a method, at
prayers are consecrated, and wafted the outset, of saving their pride, by
to tiie throne, by the incense of Im- setting apart one evening in the week
manuel's intercession. And at the on purpose for their instruction.
destined time he shall ascend on the Above twenty of them, including their
wings of angels, to his seat in Para wives, attend ; and many seem to be
dise, where kindred spirits who re brought under serious Impressions."
joiced at his conversion here, will After our excellent lady and her
congratulate his happy arrival there." sister had carried on their beneficial
-Toplady. plans lor several years, the curate of
May the Divine blessing succeed Blagdon, the parish in which Cowslip-
the efforts of those who are engaged green was situated, waited on the
in promoting the happiness of man sisters to request they would open
kind, whether in villages or else one of their schools in his parish.
where. Igdalia. They at first objected, but at length
they yielded to importunity, and re
moving thither an approved master
MRS. MORE S VILLAGE LABOURS.
from one of their other schools, they
soon collected near 200 children,
Mrs. More's labours were not by whom they found deplorably igno
fits and starts. She was never weary rant. As the most beneficial effects
in well-doing, and she reaped her had resulted from the establishment
harvest in this world, as she is now, of Sunday-readings in the other vil
doubtless, reaping her glorious re lages, they tried the same experiment
ward in the world of joy. Two years in the parish of Blagdon. The poor
after the date of the last article no adults as well as children, resorted
ticed, which was written in 1794, we to them in crowds, and the minister
have the following particulars com and his wife generally attended. In
municated to the Uev. John Newton : the course of two or three years from
" You will be glad to hear that our this auspicious beginning, it appeared
work rather increases. I think our from a letter received by Mrs. More,
various schools and societies consist from the wife of the clergyman of
of about 1600 or 1700. This would Blagdon, that the two sessions and the
be comparatively little fatigue, if two assizes were past, and a third was
they lay near together, but our ten approaching, and neither as prosecu
parishes lie at a considerable distance, tor nor prisoner, plaintiff nor defen
so that poor Patty and I have a dia dant, had any of that parish, once so
meter of above twenty miles to travel notorions tor crimes and litigations,
in order to get at them. In some appeared. Warrants for wood-steal
of these parishes we dare not do all ing, and other pilferings, were be
we wish, by reason of the worldly coming quite out of fashion.
clergymen, who are now quiet and About this time a clergyman in her
civil, but who would become hosule own neighbourhood turned Socinian,
if we attempted, in their parishes, and did all possible injury to Mrs.
what we do in some others. In some More's plans. She suffered also from
of the most profligate places we have the poisonous principles then taught
had the most success , and where we by the Anti-Jacobin Magazine, which
chiefly fail, it is with your pretty good she said, was " spreading more mis
kind of people, who do not see how chief over the land than almost any
tbey can be better, I think it has other book, because it was doing it
pleased God to give us the most rapid under the mask of loyalty 1 " " It is,"
E3
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said she, in a letter to Mr. Wilber-
force, " representing all serious men
as hostile to government ; and our
enemies here whisper that we are
abetted hy you, and such as you, to
hurt the Establishment."
In the midst of all her kind labours,
Mrs. M., though a warm advocate for
the Establishment, was even doomed
to persecution by that Establishment
which she so diligently strove to
serve ; and charges were exhibited
against her to the Dean of Wells,
founded on an obsolete statute, which
obliged every schoolmaster to take
out a licence. Her schoolmaster was
also accused of calling the bishops
dumb dogs ; and saying that all who
went to church, and did not go to hear
him, would go to hell ; and distribut
ing books called ," A Guide to Me
thodism :" which charges were about
as true as the same sort of stuff put
into the lips of the late venerable
John Berr'ulge, the Vicar of Everton,
Bedfordshire, who is ignorantly de
scribed as a ranting Methodist, in
the Life now circulating of Charles
Matthews, the Comedian.
The reader will shake his risible
muscles when he reads the following :
" Some farmers in a parish adjoin
ing, where there is also a school, have
been to the fortune-teller to know if
we are Methodists, and if our school
is Methodistical. The oracle returned
an ambiguous answer, and desired to
know what reason they had for sus
pecting it ; the farmers replied, it
was because we sung Watts's Hymns.
The sage returned for answer, this
was no proof; had they no better
reason? Yes, they answered, ' for if
the hymns were not Methodistical, the
tunes were.' The Pythian asked why
they were so, the reply was, because
they were not in farmerClap's book !"
Miss Patty was now disturbed in
her school by some drunken farmers,
but she maintained her dignity, and
pursued her pious labours among 200
orderly people assembled as usual.
The end of this affair was, that Mrs.
M., being still opposed by Bere, the
Curate, who had previously solicited
her labours, absolutely for the sake
of peace though still he persecuted
berrelinquished this so flourishing
school !
In 1802, Mrs. More removed to
Barley Wood. Here her literary la
bours multiplied on her hands, bnt
her labours of love for the poor and
ignorant villagers still continued, and
were blessed with increasing success.
" The masters and mistresses had been
formed in the schools, and thus in
struction was made to provide for its
own success and continuance. The
acquirements of these teachers were
always solid and useful, and some of
them by their enlightened piety spread
the benefit of their example beyond
their schools, and edified a neigh
bourhood in wlicli little was known of
Christianity but the name and the
profession."
The above extracts are from " Ro
berts's Memoirs of the Life of Mrs.
Hannah More," which have twice
been before the reader, and are now
introduced for the last time. They
lead us to regret that so excellent a
woman, a warm friend of the Church
of England too, should have been ob
structed in her benevolent labours by
" worldly clergymen." Oh, why do
such men enter on the field of labour,
who will neither plant nor water, and
who are so sadly estranged from the
noble spirit of an apostle, who said,
" Christ is preached, and I therein do
rejoice, yea, and will rejoice." They
show us that persecution is not di
rected simply against what are called
sectaries, but against genuine Chris
tians, whether in the Establishment, or
out of it; and they also lead us to re
joice, that while some Christians are
fettered by the trammels of party,
and so cannot on that account do all
the good they would ; there are others
who dire, break these bounds, and
consider every barren field as their
sphere of labour. " I rejoice, Sir,"
said that amiable and admirable mi
nister of Christ, Legh Richmond,
when pointing out the boundaries of
his parish to the writer of this article,
" I rejoice, that though I dare not
pass the boundaries of my parish to
preach to peiishing souls on the other
side, the Dissenters enjoy that ad
vantage, and to all those who preach
Christ, I cordially wish success."
I. C.
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MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HOME
out the whole country, and insidi
ously disseminating the principles of
MISSIONARY MAGAZINE. the Romish church." In one word,
Rev. Sir,From the urgent ap he adds, '' There is at this moment a
peals lately made on behalf of the most extensive machinery at work in
" Home Missionary Society," I have England, in Ireland, and on the Con
been led seriously to consider its tinent, with the view of extinguishing
claims ; and have, in consequence, Protestantism, and re-establishing
become deeply impressed with their Popish supremacy in this country."
great importance, especially at this Travehin Town, vol. ii. pp. 280, 281.
all-important day. That such a So Shall we then slumber on in passive
ciety, in our own land, and at this indifference, and let popery again,
period of time, should have been suf with all its pregnant horrors, gain the
fered to languish and sink into its ascendency in this our own country 1
now comparatively inefficient state, God forbid ! Death itself, a thousand
is to me most unaccountable. Its times over, if it were possible, rather
present feebleness, from want of funds than this ! We know from the facts
and proper support, is, it must he of the past, that Popery has ever
admitted, a standing reproach to Dis been, as it still is, au inveterate ene
senters. This, I am aware, may be my to every thing like civil and reli
deemed strong language, but 1 be gions liberty witness those dreadful
lieve, and therefore speak. I do not deeds of cruelty and murder inflicted
say we ought to have done less for on the unoffending and peaceable in
Foreign Missions, than we have done; habitants ofthe valleys of Piedmont
but I do say we ought to have done the diabolical plot and cold-blooded
more for Home than we have. Be assassination of 50,000 Protestants in
sides, if we slumber on much longer, one night, in Paris and the South of
as regards our own country, we shall France ; the burnings in Sniithfield
be too late - the ground will be occu and other places in our country. " By
pied ; a subtle enemy, unlike our their fruits ye shall know them!"
selves, is awake and active, striving Looking at the present state of those
with incredible industry and zeal to countries where the influence of the
disseminate throughout our land the Church of Rome still reigns, and
monstrous dogmas of Popery. It may where she has unmolestedly done so
be said, we do not see it, neither do for many centuries past, we see the
we hear it : no, it is the grand prin lamentable effects of her withering
ciple of their " cunningly devised" sys and impoverishing system. Witness
tem, to go on , if possible, unpercei veil . Spain, Portugal, and those other
A popular writer of the present day countries on the Continent, where
observes, " Popery, like the mole, the enlightening and renovating prin-
works under ground. It is a sort of ciples of the Ueformalion have not
spiritual freemasonry. Every thing is been felt and cherished. Setting aside
done under the secrecy of a vow, if any thing, and every thing, that man
not a formal oath, when it is deemed may say, and taking the inspired writ'
advisable to conceal matters from the ings alone for our authority, we see
public eye; and there is a unity of that the whole system of popery is a
purpose, a brotherhood of feeling, system of human invention, and not
where the interests of Rome are in according to the pure word of God ;
volved, which may well put us Pro a system of craft, and imposture, and
testants to the blush." The same lies, " teaching for doctrines the com
writer says also, (speaking of the va mandments of men."
rious causes to which may be ascribed Is this then the Christianity we are
the rapid strides which Popery is to have again in our land ? May He
now making in this country,) " There who has graciously revealed himself
have of late been several associa as the hearer of prayer, in mercy pre
tions of Catholics, though their oper vent it ! Christians ! you who pro
ations have not attained a tangible fess to love Jesus, and to long for the
form, which have been most zealous universal spread of "the truth as it
and active in spreading the tenets of is in him," awake, awake ! it is high
the Romish faith. There is at this time. Let ns arouse ourselves from
moment a most formidable society of slumber and apathy, in which we
this kind in Dublin, though invisible have continued too long; and let us
to the Protestant eye, which is se- go forthnot as do those whose spirit
cretly sending its emissaries through- we hold in abhorrence, with weapons
54 Home Missionary Magazine
of torture and blood, but with the
sword of the Spirit; and let us not
rest, or think our work accomplished,
until we shall see the standard of
" truth" (" Thy word is truth," John
xvii. 17) planted in every part, and
on every inch of our country. The
time has arrived when something
more than ordinary must be attempt
ed, yea, accomplished. By running
to and fro throughout the length and
breadth of our land, spreading and
planting the. truth, we shall the most
effectually check the progress of er
ror; as the light of truth advances,
the darkness of error must recede;
and if we faint not, but " go forward"
In the name and strength of the God
of truth, and with a single eye to his
glory, we may hope in due time, that
Popery, as a thing of nought, toge
ther with every other religious error
and delusion, will be swept away as a
refuge of lies, not only from our own
country, but from the whole earth.
The Lord hasten it in his time 1
Believing the " Home Missionary
Society" to be well adapted, if pro
perly supported and worked, for car
rying the Gospelthe glad-tidings of
a free and full salvation through Jesus
alone into those villages and remote
parts of our land, where we may
fear many of our fellow-countrymen
are still living in ignorance, and con
sequently exposed to the wiles of
those now so industriously endeavour
ing to disseminate their pernicious
principles; I beg to be enrolled as
an annual subscriber of one guinea to
that society. Were it in my power,
I would readily and glad]y make it
one hundred times the sum. But
while I cannot do this, I do what I
can. I inclose herewith the guinea
for 1839. In addition to this feeling
deeply for my country, and for the
spread of the truth through its length
and breadth, at this crisis, I would
pledge myself to subscribe, in aid of
the above Society, by the 1st of Au
gust next, the sum of 5, provided
2000 subscribers at the same amount
could be obtained, so as to realize, in
addition to the ordinary subscription
for the year, a sum of 10,000. This
I am fully satisfied might easily be
accomplished, if the attention of the
Christian public were but seriously
drawn to the subject, and to a seri
ous consideration of its great import
ance. I am quite certain, (and glory
to God in the highest, for it!) there
are many thousands of the Indepen
dent denomination alone, that are
much better able to subscribe the
sum than I am. But I am ready to
make any sacrifice, so that the true
doctrines of the Gospel of Christ may
but be diffused throughout our own
kingdoms, and that my fellow-coun
trymen, children, friends, and rela
tives, may bnt be saved from the
wiles of those who are now lying in
wait to deceive the ignorant and un
wary.
Let us then go forth, and conse
crate our every energy to the cause of
our Lord, and the spread of his truth;
and if faithful, as certain as the word
of God, "is truth," we shall indue
time see Uagon in all his diversified
forms, prostrate in the dust, never to
rise again. May the Lord help and
direct bis people, and hasten on the
glorious day ! Amen, and amen !
I have now, Sir, to entreat your
excuse for venturing thus to trespass
on your time. I can only urge, in
the way of excuse, ' * 1 1 is good to be
zealously affected always in a good
thing 1"
I am, Rev. Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
A Soldier.
Barracks, March 7, 1S39.

ANNIVERSARRY OF THE HOME MISSIONARY

SOCIETY.
The Annual Sermon on behalf of the Home Missionary
Society will be preached (D. V.) by the Rev. Dr. Raffles, at
Chapel-Street, Soho, (the Rev. T. Robinson's), on Monday Even
ing, May 13, 1839.
The Annual Meeting will be holden at Exeter Hall on
Tuesday Evening, May 14, 1839.
And the Annual Sale of Useful and Ornamental Work will
be at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, Strand, on Wednesdav,
May 15, 1839, at ten o'clock in the Morning.
Home Missionary Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars,
March 11, 1839.
 for April, 1839.
THE OPENING OF MAPPLETON
CHAPEL.
The village of Mappleton had been
supplied fur some time with preach
ing, in a private home, by the In
dependents and Wesleyans; which
place, by the blessing of God, became
too small to contain those who were
willing to hear the Gospel ; so that
a more commodious building was
deemed desirable. Ground having
been obtained, a chapel has been
erected, which was opened on the
28th of October, 1838 ; on which oc
casion two sermons were preached,
that in the afternoon liya Home Mis
sionary; and that in the evening by
a Wesleyan minister. The attend
ance was so numerous, that many
were obliged to remain on the outside.
THE REVIEW.
" Impressive thought while life we trace,
May it instruct the mind !"
Where is the Minister of Christ, or
the private Christian, to whom the
review of life, however limited, or
however hasty the glance, is not pain
fuland in proportion as such review
is taken under the vivid impressions
of eternity, and individual or relative
responsibilityvery painful ? Can it
be said of any one, in connexion with
talents bestowed, and opportunities
afforded of glorifying God, and bring
ing souls to Christ, " They have done
what they could ?" Reader, apply this
test to yourself. Have you done what
you could for God, and for the souls
of men ! Alas, for every one of us !
the sins of our holiest services and
most zealous efforts condemn us be
fore the Lord. Apply the test in an
other form ; there are associations of
Christians for spiritual and benevolent
objectsgeneral associations and local
societies in the churches of which we
have the privilege to form a part, and
in the neighbourhood where our lot is
assigned. Look, at them ; they are
Bible Societies Mission Societies
Tract District Visiting City Mis
sion, and Lord's Day Societiesand
many others most scriptural in their
design and objectlaudable aud well
directed in their effortsstainless in
their reputation they are the orna
ment of our land they tell us, God is
stilt here. Now how do YOU regard
them, or uphold them ? Is the enumer
ation too manifold ?then circumscribe
your thoughts and this review to one
Society only, which I have not yet
distinctly namedit is this," THE
55
HOMEMISSIONARYSOCIETY."
Allow an affectionate friend to talk
to you for one minute hereon. It was
commenced in August, 18IU, so that
for well nigh twenty years, it has been
most diligently seeking the temporal,
spiritual, and eternal good of your fel
low-countrymen, in dark and desolate
villages and hamlets : it has sent " the
Gospel of peace" to themto its messen
gers and Missionaries, may be well
applied the Prophet's words, "How
beautiful upon the mountains are the
feet of him that bringeth good tidings I"
It has visited the sick soothed the
sorrowful sustained the sinking
comforted the dyinginstructed the
young gathered the ignorant, and
those that were out of the way : and
with the cheering and cheerful voice
of heavenly faith and hope, it has said
to all, " Behold the Lamb of God that
taketh away the sin of the world !" Now,
this paper asks you What you have
done for the Home Missionary Society
to support and aid it J What say you ?
Must the answer be, I have not done
any thing for it ! This answer, involv
ing such highly censurable apathy and
neglect of your country's welfare, and
the salvation of others, I trust would
be given but by fewveryfew. I
hope you are not one of them. But If
you have given your aid to the Home
Missionary Societyto what extent
has it been ?how has it accorded
with your principlesyour promises
your privilegesyour property
your prayers? What! do you pray
thus, " I by kingdom come," and then
refuse to promote its extension and
advancement? Do you read of the
awful results of sinof intemperance
of Sabbath profanity, of total unac-
quaintedness with the Bible ; and ex
claim, as you read the diurnal press,
or other periodicals, How shocking !
What a fearful state the country is in I
and yet you do nothing to alter this
state of things I My dear reader, I
beseech you, take your Testament
now, even now, and read very care
fully the following declaration of Him
whom you profess to love and serve,
" / must work the works of Him that
sent me, while it is day, for the night
cometh in which no man can work,"
John iv. 4. Reflect upon this bright
example of benevolence and zeal,
until you exemplify it in your deport
ment, then you will not let another
day pass without practically proving
your love to the souls of dying and
neglected villagers, by sending your
gift, according to your ability, to. the
cause of Home Missions.
 56 Home Missionary Magazine
What deep and bitter regrets will
fill your hearts, if the review to which
this paper calls yon, should at last
present nothing but one dreary blank,
and the sad record of the past seasons
unimproved and uncultivated !
Eusebius.
The present number of Agents em
ployed by the Home Missionary So
ciety is One Hundred and Ten. They
have under their care about Two
Hundred and Thirty Sunday-schools;
Eight Thousand Five Hundred child
ren ; Five Hundred and Forty gratui
tous Teachers ; and above Sixty Thou
sand hearers, surrounded by a popu
lation of Six Hundred Thousand im
mortal souls. But still the Directors
have the painful necessity imposed on
them, for want of Funds, of declining
numerous applications for help in
many most destitute parts.
THE GOSPEL.
The Gospel is a revelation of the
grace of God to fallen man, through a
Mediator: it has had many gradual
discoveries since the first promise was
given to Adam after his fall ; but the
most complete revelation of it was
made by the personal ministry of
Christ and His apostles.
Dr. Watts.
to the editor of the home
missionary magazine.
" Widow Bali."
Dear Sir,Will you kindly allow
me, through the pages of your Maga
zine, respectfully and affectionately
to address a word or two to my be
loved fellow-Missionaries respecting
the case of" Widow Ball." The late
Mr. Ball was a complete stranger to
me, and so is every member of his
family ; but as a fellow-agent in the
same Society, a labourer in the same
vineyard, a servant of the same Di
vine Master, I humbly think it is onr
bounden duty, as Home Missionaries,
to spare a little from this quarter's
salary to assist the widow and her
fatherless family. Our salaries are
not too large for the supplying of our
own wants, nor adequate where there
is a numerous family to maintain ; but
still, cannot each of the one hundred
and ten Agents spare the sum of Ten
Shillings to help the widow and fa
mily of a beloved brother ? Yes, let
ns cause the widow's heart to sing for
joy. Ten shillings from eaqh of us
will amount to 55, which will enable
her to begin some line of business, or
enable her to put out one or more
members of her family, to some trade,
ami thereby lessen their number.
Some of ns may be able to spare
twenty shillings instead of ten so
much the better. We know not how
soon some may have to plead for our
widows and children; for our labours
are painfully exhausting ; and, lie-
sides, will not the Lord of the vine
yard say, " Forasmuch as ye have
done it unto one of the least of these,
ye have done it unto mel"
Yours truly,
A Home Missionary.
"FREELY YE HAVE RECEIVED,
FREELY GIVE."
The Rev. Mr. H , going from
K to B , to preach, thought
of going to the coach-office to secure
a place ; hut on a second thought, he
walked on about a mile, expecting the
coach to overtake him. At the top of
the hill he found two loaves in the
middle of the road, about two pounds
each. He did not know at the time
what to do with them, but taking them
up, lie tied them in his handkerchief,
and passed on. When the coach came,
up, there was no room, but the coach
man said if he would walk on he would
take him, as he should put a passen
ger down, and should then have room.
He walked on, and soon saw a poor
man on one side of the road, who, as
he came near, cried out, "I'm dyingfor
want of bread!" That passage, "Freely
ye have received, freely give," rushed
into his mind, and presenting a loaf,
he said, " Here is some bread for you
then." He eagerly grasped it in his
hand without uttering a word, and be
gan to eat it. Mr. H said, " You
can give the other person with yon
some." He replied earnestly, '' It is
my son." Mr. H said, Here,
then is another loaf, which will be
one for each." As he was in haste,
he passed on to the coach, where he
informed the people that he had
found two loaves, and if the person
who had lost them could be found, he
would pay for them on his return.
He however heard nothing further
about the matter for a week, when,
one morning, he heard a rap at the
door. As he was the only person at
home, he went to the door. It was a
stranger, who said, " Are you the
master of the house, Sir ?" " Why ?"
said Mr. H , " what do yon wanti"
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He replied, "Are you the gentleman
who saved my lite last week 1" "What
do yon mean I" said Mr. H . pocket."
" Why, a gentleman found me on the
top of the hill yonder, dying* and
gave me and my son two loaves of
l>read, and saved our lives : are you
the gentleman ? I have determined
that I will not leave the neighbour
hood until I have thanked my bene
factor, if I can find him." Mr. H
said, " I am certainly the person who
gave you the bread, but it was not
my bread ; however, walk in." He
did so, and Mr. H said to him,
" Who are you 1 Tell me your his
tory. Where do yon come from, and
what are your circumstances?'' He
answered these questions fully, by
which Mr. H found that he was
an Irishman, who had fallen into cir
cumstances of embarrassment, and
had left his home secretly, to come
over to England, with the hope of
obtaining employment. When Mr.
H found him, it was the third
day since he had obtained any thing
to eat. "That bread,'' said he, "which
you gave me, saved my life." " Well,"
added Mr. H , " go and fetch
your son, for if I saved your life last
week, I will give you a breakfast this
morning." While he was away, Mr.
H with great hospitality got a
qnart of milk, two fourpenny brown
loaves, and several good slices of
bacon, all ready for his two visitors,
which he desired them to eat, and if
it was more than they could manage,
to take the remainder for their din
ner. Harvest time was nigh at hand,
and the poverty in which they were
placed prevented their getting a sickle.
This, Mr. H observed, and to
supply this want, proposed that they
should turn into the garden for an
hour, and he would give thpm the
money to purchase one. This they
joyfully did. When they had nearly
completed their task, a friend called
upon Mr. H , and observed, " You
have a gardener to-day, Sir, who does
not understand his business, I think."
Mr. H replied, " I have had him
under peculiar circumstances ;" and ex
plained the whole affair. This touched
the good man's heart, and he at once
gave them both employment for three
weeks. After this he gave them a
note to a lady, who also employed
them ; and she to others, so that they
were fully occupied. When the har
vest was over, the poor man returned
to Mr. H , saying, "I could not
leave the country without thanking
you. Since I ate of that bread I have
wanted for nothing ; and now I am
57
returning home, after paying for
every thing, with five pounds in my
What an interesting illustration of
the condition of thousands of souls,
who are dying for want of spiritual
bread ! Would that it as appropriately
exhibited the promptitude with which
those wants are supplied ! From how
many have we heard the cry, " We
are dying for want of the bread of
life ;"and how long, too, without send
ing it, although ye have the means
of doing so. What should we have
thought of Mr. H if he had turned
a deaf ear to the cries of the poor
dying man, while he had the bread in
his hand f And what can be thought of
those who are really doing this in re
ference to the spiritual bread ? Oh,
listen to the cry here on earth, " I
am dying for want ofspiritual bread !"
Oh, listen to a voice from heaven,
which says, " Freely ye have received,
freely give."
INFIDELITY.
"Read His whole volume, sceptic! then re
ply.
Read and revere the sacred page; a page
"Where triumphs immortality; a page
Which not the whole creation could pro
duce ;
Which not the conflagration shall destroy;
In nature's ruin not one letter lost."
I have been called upon to visit a
young man who has led a most aban
doned and wicked life, and who, I
fear, has been drinking down copious
draughts of the poison of infidelity. I
found him in a most deplorable state
of mind, tortured with remorse, and
bordering on the awful precipice of
despair! O, what a truly painful
sight to witness, enough to make the
blood to chill in one's veins ! The hol
low, deep-sunk eyethe pallid cheek
the emaciated frame the deep-
fetched sighthe broken accents,
hoarsely pronounced, " He will not save
me""I have been so desperately
wicked." " If I attempt to pray, I
cannot"" The devil stops my mouth!"
I freely conversed with him respect
ing the ability and willingness of Jesus
Christ to save the chief of sinners;
directed hisattention to a blood-thirsty
Manassahto an unclean Mary Mag
daleneto a furious, persecuting Saul
of Tarsusto an expiring malefactor,
as some of the astonishing trophies of
redeeming love; and informed him
that the same kind and gracious Lord
who had mercifully saved them, was
infinitely willing to extend to him his
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omnipotent arm of salvation. I prayed
with him, and before I left him, folded
down some portions of scripture, well
calculated, by Divine grace, to dissi
pate the moral darkness, and chase
away the spiritual gloom that sur
rounded his deeply-troubled bosom.
I have visited him twice since, and he
appears a little more tranquil. God
forbid it should prove only a torpid
insensibility to his alarming and dan
gerous state ! May it prove to be the
peaceful calm that pervades the happy
soul when leaning, in the exercise of
faith, upon a crucified Saviour, for
eternal life and endless blessedness.
0 what wisdom, what prudence, what
experience, what zeal, are necessary
to the right discharge of the all-im
portant duties of the office to which
Divine Providence has appointed me.
1 sometimes fear, and tremble, and
exclaim, " Who is sufficient for these
hings >."
He is gone,
His soul has fled to an untried eternity |
The individual above alluded to,
has now left this world for an eternal
state of existence. To a friend, he
expressed great gratitude to God, that,
ever 1 had visited him. He said since
I had attended him be enjoyed a little
comfort of mind, and a gleam of hope,
at times, would dart its inspiring rays
into his soul. He had been a despe
rately vile sinner, but he rejoiced,
Jesus Christ was an almighty and
compassionate Saviour, and lie wished
to depend on him alone, for everlast
ing salvation. These were nearly his
last words. O what an unspeakable
felicity to be the humble instrument,
in the hand of the ever-blessed Spirit,
of leading a poor despairing fellow-
sinner to that infinitely precious blood
which atones for transgressions the
most numerous, and which purifies
the foulest bosom. Ah ! infidelity has
spread her poison all around us ; she
has scattered over the face of our
fair country, firebrands, arrows, and
death. Infidelity provides no guide,
to conduct us to the land of blessed
ness, no refreshing cordial to assuage
the grief of the troubled bosom : she
gives darkness for light, deformity for
beauty, disease for health, and death
for life. O, may the dark clouds of
ignorance, and error, and despair,
she has spread over the moral firma
ment of our happy land, be scattered
far and wide, by the bright and lucid
beams of the Gospel sun, like the
morning mists before the opening
day ! L.

The Rev. William Henry, of Tooting, late Corresponding Secretary of the

Home Missionary Society, was removed to his rest on the 8th of March, 1839,
after a protracted and painful illness. The Directors would record their sincere
and affectionate sympathy with his bereaved widow and family, and with the
church at Tooting, which lie had faithfully served in the Gospel of our Lord
Jesus Christ for sixteen years. Mr. Henry was in his fifty-sixth year.
The Directors have also the solemn and affecting duty to announce the sudden
death of two valuable members of the Board: Mr. RicB\anD Pebkins, of Red
Lion-street, Holborn, whose amiable and benevolent character will long be
had in remembrance. He departed this life on Saturday, March 16, 1839. Also,
the unexpected removal of the Rev. Fbancis Moore, who died on Friday, March
22, 1839. He was taken in a fit at the Home Missionary Rooms, while engaged
in the service of the Society, on the previous afternoon, from which he never
recovered. Mr. Moore was one of the first Secretaries of the Society, and had,
from its formation, greatly interested himself in its behalf, and had recently con
ducted the Correspondence of the Society. Mr. Moore was in his fifty-eighth
year.

NOTICES.
The Directors of the Home Missionary Society beg to announce to their
Friends and the Public, that one or more of the Officers of the Society attend daily
at the Rooms, No. 11, Chatham Place, from 10 to 3 o'clock.
All Money Orders from the country are requested to be made payable to the
Treasurer, Thomas Thompson, Esq. ; the Sub-Treasurer, Benjamin Hanbury,
Esq. ; or the Rev. E. A. Dunn, Secretary.
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SALE OF USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL WORK FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The Ladies' Committee conducting the Sale, which is to take
place ia May next, as usual, thus early and earnestly entreat a
continuance of the former kindness of their friends, and the friends
of the great cause of Home Missions, to forward, in due season,
such Articles as will be likely to produce the best result.
11, Chatham Place, Btackfriars,
Feb. 1, 1839.

TO AUXILIARIES, &c.
The Directors of the Home Missionary Society respectfully re
quest that the Treasurers of Auxiliary Home Missionary Societies
iu Town and Country, and Collectors of New Year's Gift Cards, will
pay the amount in their hands at the Office, II, Chatham-place,
Blackfriars, on or before the 10th of April, 1839, or they will not be
in time for insertion in the Annual Report.

LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

New Publications by Thomas Ward and instruction of youth, has just com
and Co. pleted his Egyptian Pyramids. We
have inspected them, and feel no hesi
In the Press. tation in stating our opinion that they
The Animal Creation ; its Value and are instructive, useful, and ornamental.
Claims. The Prize Essay, for which, Mr. West has published two hundred
One Hundred Pounds was awarded by Views adapted to the Pyramids, which
the Earl of Carnarvon, the Hon. and show the effect of a picture better than
Rev. Baptist Noel, and Mr. Sergeant any other contrivance. They are ap
Talfourd. plicable to the views in the Landscape
and other Annuals, Drawings. Me
Preparing for the Press. dallions, Grottos, &c, &c. Air. West
The Advancement of Religion the has also published his Horizontorium,
Claims of the Times. A course of Lec or Mathematical Projection, a Picture at
tures delivered at Wycliffe Chapel by once exciting admiration and surprise ;
the Rev. Andrew Reed, D.D. and from its moderate price, one shil
ling, we make no doubt it will meet
Air. West, of Fleet-street, with his with a great sale.
usual assiduity for the advancement

NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS. Parental Carefor the Salvation of Child

The Sacred Diary. By William Gearing,
Rector of Christ Church, Southwark,
1688. Religious Tract Society.
A reprint of a very instructive and
awakening work, which it is impossible
to read without advantage.
ren. By the Author of lt Persuasives
toEarlyPiety." Religious Tract Society.
A work much needed, and on which
we doubt not the Divine blessing will
rest : very useful for distribution among
all classes.

The Middle Ages of England ; or Eng

Missionary Records. Northern Coun
tries. Religious Tract Society.
A well-arranged compendium of the
Missions at Greenland, Labrador, Asia
tic Russia, Harass, Siberia, &c.
lish History from 1066 to 1485.
This will he a most useful little vo
lume to young persons, to whom we
earnestly recommend it. Parents will
do well to place it in the hands of their
children.
 60 Home Missionary Magazine
The Stewardship of Christians. (A Tract
for the Rich.) Ward and Co.
Most excellent, and greatly needed.
Ward's Library of Standard Divinity.
The Unsearchable Riches of Christ.
Thomas Brooks.
We are happy to see such a work
published in so very cheap, and yet
most attractive form.
The Miniature Commentary ; being Short
Comments on every chapter in the Holy
Bible.
This is a most valuable work, and A New Edition, by Ward and Co., has
will be found highly useful to students
and Sunday-school teachers ; and, in
deed, it is adapted to the use of all.
The Tract Society, in this work, have
provided all that is needful for those
who have not time or ability to use A Reply to the Misrepresentations of the
larger and more costly works.
An Essay on the Evils of popular Igno
rance. By John Foster. Published by
the Society for the Promotion of Po
pular Instruction in Bristol. Hamil
ton and Co.
A most laudable effort to do good.
1. The Patriarchs.
2. Bereaved Parents Consoled. By
John Thornton.
3. Euphemia. A Tract for Young
Ladies. Religious Tract Society.
By
Hear the Church ; a Wordfor All. That.
Ward and Co.
Letters on the importance of Maternal As
sociations. Thomas Ward and Co.
been just published, (being the ninth,')
of Consolations for Mourners bereaved
of relatives by Death. By R. H. Shep
herd, Minister of Ranelagh Chapel,
Chelsea.
Rev. F. Close and others, id. or 7s per
100. Ward and Co.
The hand of the Lord seen in the Con
version of the Rev. William Hague, cj-c.
Simpkin and Co.

DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS.

(March, 1839.)

Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's

Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.
Treasurer; Mr. B. HANBURY, 138, Blackfriars-road, Sub-Treasurer; the Rev'.
E. A. DUNN, Belgrave-place, Pimlico, Gratuitous Secretary; by Messrs. LAD-
BROKES and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings; by Messrs. HANKEY,
Fenchurch-strcet, and by any of the Directors.

s. d. s. d.
Mrs. Goodchild, Henley, Mead, John 0 3 0
Subscription of Miss Mummery, Mrs 0 8 6
B. Fuller, Maitland... 2 0 0 Osborn, Mrs 0
New Year's Gift Cards, Pratt, Mr o 5
viz. : Rowland, Master 0 10
Betteridge, Mr 0 8 6 Scott, Miss 1 5
Charters, Mrs ;... 0 16 0 Stratten, Mrs 1 5
Cripps, Mrs 0 9 0 Soundy, Mr. G 0 6
Deane, Miss, Cavers- Wheeler, Miss 0 5
ham 1 10 0 Wyatt, James 0
Fuller, Mrs., Knowls
hill 0 6 0 13 16 5
Gillman, Mrs 0 5 6 Misses Rout, London,
Gillman, Harriett .... 0 10 6 collected by New Year's
Goodchild, Miss F. ... 1 18 11 Gift Cards, viz. :
Knight, Miss 0 8 0 Miss Martha Rout ... 0 18 6
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t. d. : d. i. d.
Miss Mary Rout 0 17 0 Maberly Chapel, per
1 15 6 Cards, viz. :
Odiham, Hants, Rev. No. 1. Joseph Hooper
Collector 0 IS 0
Thomas Hitchin, per
New Year's Gift Cards, No. 2. Do do. 0 7 6
collected by- No. 3. John Neal, do. 0 13 0
Mrs. Seymour, Sen.,
Odiham 17 6 Mattishall, Norfolk, Rev.
Miss Smithers, do. ... 0 12 6 T. W. Wilson, per
Miss Westbrook, do. 0 5 0 Cards, viz. :
Miss Huggins, Hook 0 IS 6 Collected by
Mr. Pharaoh, North Miss Rue 0 11 0
Warnborough 0 18 6 Miss M. Vassar 0 17 9
4 2 0 Sunday School Children-
Rev. W. B. Leach, Donation for Sarah Bultitude 0 12 0
the Widow Ball 1 1 0 Hannah Carman 0 8 11
R. Whittle, Esq., Croydon, Surrey Frances Cocker 0 7 6
Christmas A 0 10 0 Elizabeth Wright 0 7 0
Rev. Thomas Wood, per Sarah Stackwood 0 6 6
Cards, collected by Ann White 0 6 6
Mrs. Bennett 2 5 6 Louisa Becket 0 6 1
T. T. Barnsdale 0 4 8 Mary Allen 0 5 6
2 10 2 Elizabeth Adcock 0 5 3
A. B. C, Donation to Mr. Sharp, Mary Ann White 0 2 9
Chumleigh 1 0 0 Maria Ward 0 2 8
Mallow, Bucks, Miss M. Mary Ann Haylett ... 0 16
A. Ralfs, One Year's William Alcock and
Penny-a-Week collec John Holland 0 7 9
tions 4 9 0 Missionary Boxes, per
Master George Home 0 8 0
New Year's Gift Cards 0 15 0
5 4 0 Anna Maria Wilson... 0 4 0
Mrs. Shepherd, Maidstone, Sub 6 0 8
scription to Lady Day, 1840 1 1 0 Westerham, Kent, Rev.
Birmingham, Mrs. Glover, for the W. Foster, per Mrs.
5 0 0 Whittaker's Ann. Sub. 1 0 0
Widow Ball
Bo., Miss Mansfield, for do 5 0 0 New Year's Gift Cards,
Money Account for Kes Collected by
wick, Cumberland, En Mr. Young 0 13 0
dowment for the Cha Miss Norman 0 9 0
pel 12 10 6 Miss Nightingale 10 6
Subscriptions, per J. & Mr. Nightingale, Jun. 10 8
A. Fisher, Esqs 7 9 6 MissBurfleld 0 4 6
A Friend to the Mission 5 0 0 Miss Atkinson 0 12 6
Seat-Rents, Keswick Mr. Heath, Jun 0 10 0
Chapel 2 0 0 Mr. Bown 0 6 6
27 0 0 5 16 8
Rev. W. Hague, (Home Mission
Mr. Baggs, South-street, Gros- 0 10 0
venor-square D 10 10 0 ary,) for Widow Ball
Mr. Richard Astell, Shepherd's- " Christiana," for Widow
market, May Fair, subscribed by Ball 2 0 0
the Sunday School Children 1 2 7 Do. for House, Glan-
Mr. Livesey. A Friend, per Mrs. vill's Wootton, Dorset 10 0 0
Holdsworth, Hackney, (Annual,)
1 0 0 Limehouse Chapel, Sub
Lady Day scriptions and New
Mr. T. Penn, Bishops-
gate-street, viz. : col. Year's Gift Cards, by
lectedbyhim 15 0 Mr. Edward Tindale,
Collected by Cards Cock-hill, Ratcliff:
Annual Subscriptions
Mrs. Penn 0 5 0
MissBillett 0 8 9 Rev. T. Williams 110
MissTrew 0 12 6 Mr. Robert Warton... 1 1 0
Miss C. Penn 0 4 4 Mr. John Walls 1 1 0
Mr. Edward Tindale 2 2 0
Mr. Morten 0 18 0
Mr. Cooper 1 12 <
Mr. Stringer OH 6 Cards
5 17 1 Mr. Charles 1 0 0
Sutton Valence, Rev. J. Miss Law 0 6 2
Hamer, Quarterly Sub Mr. Pierpoint 0 10 0
scriptions by Miss Master Sinclair 13 4
Hayes 2 10 8 Miss M. A. Tindale... 0 18 0
New Year's Gift Cards Mr. Wood 0 16 0
MissCrispe 13 0 Small sums 0 6 6
5 0 0
Miss Hayes, 2 Cards 0 17 6
Miss Hamer 0 17 0
Mr. Long 0 12 7J
6 09) Mrs. Keunaway, Char-
"ADebtorto Missions" D 1 0 0 mouth, Dorset:
Rev. B. Isaac's Chapel, Sunday- Mrs. Kennaway's An
School Children, Hackney-road 0 17 6 nual Subscription... 10 0 0
Captain H. G. Morris,
Rev. E. A. Dunn, for
the Rev. R. Philip, of R.N.,do 1 0 0
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3.11 s.d.
M rs. Austin, Subs. ... 110 New Year's Gilt Cards,
Wa Pnddicombe, Esq., collected by
o. ~ oso Mlss Whittall ......,.. 13 0
W . Barnard, Esq., do. 100 Miss Wilson ~ ... 012 6
Mr. Freeman, do...... oze Mr. Jones ~ ~ 0 2 6
Miss A. Kennaway, Mrs. Jones......... ~ 0 5 6
~~ 0 5 0 Miss Lewin ~ 017 6
Miss S. Kennaway,do. 050 Mrs. Wozencroft ~ 10 0
13 18 410
Cards Rev. W. MDowall, Kirby
Mr. Hookes, Lyme... 016 0 Moorside, Yorkshire
Mr. D. Dunster......... 013 0 New Year's Gilt Cards,
Miss Culverwell ~ 010 0 viz. :
Mrs. Edmonds ~ 014 0 Miss Chalmers, Harum 1112
213 Miss Humphrey, Naw
ton, ~ 10 0
Do. by lending Magazines, and Mrs. Ellerby, Hutton
from Friends at Sherbome......... 015 le-Hole ~ 10 9
Mrs. Thorpe, Apple
17 6 ton ~ 018 0
Miss Grange, 176, Piccadilly, col Mr. J. Williamson,
lected ~ 3 8 Sinnington ~ 015 2
Miss Sarah Griffith, of Chelsea, per Mrs. Ellerker, Kirby
Mr. William Adeney ~ 50 0 Moorside............... 010 0
Rev. William Easter Miss Fletcher, do...... 012 0
brook, Overton, Hants, Mrs. Clerk, Kirby Mills 0 91
viz.: Miss Thorpe, Beck
Collections and Subscrip house ~ 0 7 0
tions by Mrs. Easter Mr. N. Lounsborough,
brook ~ 356 Editon.................. 0 6 0
By Ca.rds.................. 0165 Mr. MDowa1l, Man
By Missionary Boxes 0141 chester ~ 010 0
416 Miss Paterson, Barr
Rev. T. Lewis, (Home Missionary) hill, ~ 0 8 6
Pembridge, for Widow Ball ~ 010 Miss H., A1dcrof`t,ncar
Rev. C. W. Harrison, Romsey, Manchester ~ 0 6 0
Hants Miss Hatfield, Irlam's
Card . bY Ann NoYes . Collector... 060 Height, do............ 0 4 0
Rev. W. Palmer, Puck Miss Brown, New
eridge, Herts, col Windsor, do. ~ 0 6 6
lected, Dec. 30, 1838 Mrs. Sigsworth, Kirby
Puckeridge............... 090 Moorside............... 016 0
Standon ~ 090 ,--1- 0
Pew-Rents at Puck Rev. W. Reeve, Oswes
eridge ~ . .. . ~ 1140 try, Shropshire
Do. at Standon ~ 1130 Collected by Cards, by
Penny-a-Week Sub the following Young
scriPtions bY MF persons :
JamesJudd, at Puck Miss Rebecca Pugh... 032
eridge ~ 042 Miss H. Howell ~ 0100
Mr. T. Knight, at Miss Morris ~ 080
Standon ~ 0100 Miss M. Thomas ~ 0410
New Years Gift Card, Miss G. Jones ~ 050
by Miss M. Met Miss M. F. Roberts ... 056
cali, of Ware ~...... 066 Miss F. Price............
06 0
Miss Mellor ~ 00 9
55 B Master J. B.Vaughan (l 9 3
Less Expenses... 050 Master Mundy ~ 0 7 6
5 0 8 Miss Matthews, Dowgate-hill, sub 300
Miss Southgate, Cam scription to Midsummer............ 026
berwell, collected by Rev. W. Selbie, Aspatria,
Cards, viz.: Cumberland, per New
E. Southgate ~ 1160 Years Gift Cards, col
130 lected by J. Rawlings
Miss Fletcher ~ .. 106 and J. Dunn, in As
Miss Allport ~ ~ 0150 patria ~ 513
Miss Hadland ~ .. 0100 W. Robinson and W.
H. Russ ~ .. 0106 Steel, in Hayton and
Rebecca Bonns......... 090 Ougbterside, &c. ~ 226
6 4 In Maryport, by B.
Donation from Miss Southgate... 5 0 Hay ~ 150
Do. by J. Hay ~ 0156
114 In Talentine, by T.
Matthews ~ 123
A`So1dier, per Mr. Baynes, for In Gilcrux and Plumb
1839 . . . . ~ 1 1 laud, by J. Wilkinson 012 6
Rev. Thomas Rees, By Sebra Rawlings ~ 011 6
Huntingdon, Here By B. Sim ~ 0110
fordshire, per Rev. 1216
Thomas Lewi~, of Collected after preach
Pembridge, sto., by ing in Allonby ......... 0100
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s. d. . d.
Collected by a Friend ... 10 0 Mrs. Anderson's Mis
Do. by T. Kennedy 0 8 6 sionary Box 0 8 0
Do. W. Byers, Surgeon 10 0 New Year's Cards
Quarterly Subscriptions Collected by
by E. Kennedy 16 0 Miss Bland 12 6
Do. by M. Tindal 0 18 0 W. Falluter 1 0 0
Miss Hutchinson 0 19 6
C. Batchelor, Clapham, Miss Liddle 0 10 3
per Missionary Box ... 0 10 0 Mr. Matthews 0 10 0
Cards, viz. : A. Bell 0 8 7
C. Batchelor 0 17 0 Mrs. Stenton 0 8 6
P. Skinner 0 12 2 J. Fothergill 0 8 6
J. Ember 0 10 0 A. Scott 0 7 3
C. B 0 11 10 Harland Burdon 0 7 0
M. Rogers 0 5 0 A. M 0 12 6
E. Thornton 0 5 11
Rev. W. Kluht, Kine- Wilson Shotton 0 0 6
ton, Warwickshire, per E. Gill 0 4 7
New Year's Gift Cards i. Craig 0 4 7
Collected by Minto, S. H 0 5 0
Miss Smith 0 10 0 12 19 1
Miss Fellowea 0 9 0 Rev. John George, Dit-
Miss Baylis 0 3 0 tisham, South Devon,
Mrs. Ingram 0 2 0 per Seat-Rents, Two
Mrs. Kluht 0 4 6 Quarters, to Christmas 3 8 0
Mr. Randall 0 116 Collected at Galmpton 0 12 0
Mr. J. Kingerlee 0 8 6 Do. Dittisham 0 9 4

Mrs. Farminster, of Wel Mrs. Lawrence, Hauley-

lington, Somerset, for green, Middlesex, per
the Widow Ball 2 0 0 New Year's Gift Cards
Towards the Parsonage Collected by-
House for Mr. Sand- Mrs. Lawrence 0 12
ford, at Glanvill's Miss Brewer 0 7
Wootton 1 0 0 Amelia Day 0 7
3 0 0 C. E. Dimsdale 0 7
S. T. B., for Hampden-in-Arden Mrs. Wood _ 0 12
Chapel D 1 0 0
Rev. Thomas Sharp, 2 6 0
Chumleigh, Devon Cards
Subscriptions, &c. viz. : Mrs. Lawrence's An
Seat Rents _... 4 6 4 nual Subscription ... 2 0 0
Penny-a-Week Sub J. F. L. D., to Chum
scriptions 2 13 0 leigh Chapel, Devon,
Cards 0 4 2 per Rev. 'i ho. Sharp 2 0 0
Mrs. Cawsey's Sub 6 6 0
scription 0 10 0
Miss Stuckley's do. ... 0 5 0 Home Missionary Box, Mrs. Spratt,
T.Sharp, Jun 0 10 0 Aldermanbury Postern Chapel,
Elizabeth, Mary, per Mrs. Glover .... 1 0
Frances, and Sarah Mrs. Baggs, for widow Ball 1 0
Sharp, 5. each 1 0 0 Peckham Auxiliary, on Account,
per John Slatford, Esq 40 4
Rev. W. Gammon, Hu- Rev. W. Byrne, per Moiety of Sub
ish Champ, Wivels- scriptions from the Independent
combe, Somerset, per Chapel, Ross 4 6
New Year's Gift Cards- Charles Butler, Esq., Whitwell,
Collected by Subscriptions 10 0
Miss C. Burston 0 17 0 New Year's Gift Card, Miss Moore,
Mr. G. Crunibur 0 10 0 Kennington 1 0
Miss A. Dyer 0 8 0 St. Mary Cray, Kent,
MissE. Dore 0 5 0 New Year's Gift Cards,
MissLutby 0 8 1 per Rev. G. Hinde,
Mrs. Rodgers 0 5 0 viz. :
MissWithers 0 7 0 Collected by
Mr. N. Wescott._ Ol0 Miss S. Griffin 0 19 0
3 16 1 Miss Elliott 0 10 0
Rev. James Anderson, Mary Line 0 9 6
Easington-lane, near Mrs. Elliott 0 15 0
Durham, Subscrip Henry Willis 0 10 0
tions, &c, viz: Miss Stiles Oil 0
Seat-Rents, Easing 3 14
ton-lane 1 17 0 Mrs. Crouch, 15, Union-court, Old
Do. Shadforth 0 12 0 Broad-street, City, per contents
Collected at Shut ton 0 6 6 of Missionary Box 0 8
Do. at Shadforth 0 10 10 Mrs. Nettleton, Wells, Norfolk,
Missionary Box, Eas Annual 1 1
ington-lane 1 I 5 New Year's Gift Cards, per Miss
Mrs. Hoggarth, a bag Andrews, Wells 0 13
of 104 Farthings ... 0 2 2
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The Rev. C. W. Harrison, of Bomsey, Hants, begs to acknowledge the re
ceipt of a parcel from the ladies of Craven Crapel, containing useful articles of
clothing for the children : also 500 tracts.
The Rev. Thomas Lewis, Pembridge, Herefordshire, desires most sincerely to
express his gratitude to the Committee of the Religious Tract Society, for a very
seasonable and liberal supply of tracts for his station, which have come safely to
hand.
The Rev. Thomas Sharp, of Chumleigb, Devon, begs most gratefully to ac
knowledge the receipt of one sovereign forChumleigh Chapel, enclosed in a frank
bearing the post-mark of Leeds, with an impress in wax, " Brighter hours will
come." May our dear Lord return into the bosoms of those beloved friends at
Leeds a thousand-fold ! This is the second sovereign received from the same neigh
bourhood.
The Rev. Albion Oram, Othery, Somerset, begs gratefully to acknowledge the
receipt of a grant of tracts from the Religious Tract Society for the use of his
station.
The Rev. T. C. Butteau, of Oulton, Norfolk, desires to acknowledge with gra
titude the receipt of a parcel of useful clothing, containing thirty articles, from
Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Leigh. It was a gift very seasonably granted, and the
poor received them with expressions and feelings of the most unfeigned thank
fulness. Many of our poor have suffered greatly this year through the high price
of corn.
The Rev. W. Selbie, of Aspatria, begs to thank the Tract Society for their
liberal and seasonable supply of tracts for his station. Also, begs to thank Sir
W. Lawson, Bart, for the Tract Society's Comments on the Bible, and for 20
copies of the Congregational Hymn-book, for the use of the young people attend
ing the chapel.
The Directors beg to thank Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Leigh for a bundle of
clothing received, and forwarded to the Rev. D. Prain.
The Rev. George Sandford, Missionary at Glanvills-Wootton, near Sherborne,
has received from the Secretary of the Home Missionary Dorcas Society a bundle
of clothing for his Sunday-school children, and begs the Committee to accept bis
best tbanks for so valuable and seasonable a supply. Also, for two volumes of
the Evangelical Magazine.
The Directors gratefully acknowledge the receipt of 10, enclosed in a letter,
signed " M. H.'
3 for Widow Ball.
3 for Chumleigb.
i shall be appropriated as directed.
11, Chatham Place, March 27, 1839.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month will
be held on Monday evening, April 15, at Trevor Chapel, Brompton,
(the Rev. J. Morison's.)
The Rev. George Evans will deliver the Address.
Subject"The responsible trust to which British Christians
are pre-eminently bound to send the Gospel to the Villages of Eng
land."
Service to commence at Seven o'clock.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Bolt-court, London.

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ftotn* Jttteftionarfi JWaga^mc,

MAY, 1839.

A HOME MISSIONARY'S VISIT TO THE CLERKENWELL

LADIES' DORCAS SOCIETY.
Mr. Editor, Having been eight the selfishselfish, did I say 1 why, I
years away from London, and labour felt assured they were the most selfish
ing in Cumberland and Warwickshire, creatures in the world. A selfish n>i
I have had on several occasions rea is one who studies his own pleasure
son to feel grateful for the kind and and comfort : and could there be any
liberal donations of clothes lor the thing so pleasing to one, as to be the
poor on these stations. Often has means of doing good, of cheering the
my heart been animated on receiving, hearts of Home Missionaries, drying
at various times, bundles of clothing ; the tear from the eye of the poor cot
and many hearts have rejoiced on re tager, placing a smile upon the coun
ceiving the garments ; and when I tenance of the ragged girl, who has
consider the numbers who have been fur weeks been detained from a Sun
brought, out of gratitude for cloth day-school for want of clothes'! Glo
ing, to hear the Home Missionary, I rious selfishness, which has peace at
feel fully persuaded the good result tending it, and can bear a reflection,
ing from such a useful Institution yea, which will be applauded by the
will never be known until the great Judge at the last day"I was naked,
day of account. It has increased our and ye clothed me."
Sabbath-school, subdued prejudice, Amidst the pleasure of this scene,
ameliorated the condition of the poor, a sigh was heard from one of the most
and no doubt has led many to hear zealous of the company ; it was ut
the voice of mercy, who otherwise tered in the form of a complaint, it
never would have heard it. was for want of funds. This seemed
When I left the cold regions of the for a moment to cast a gloom over the
north, and came within ninety miles pleasure I enjoyed, but to remedy
of London, I often have promised the this evil, I said I thought the good
Ladies, who remember the wants of Ladies who have not taken an inter
the poor cottagers on our Missionary est in the work, would hear the pe
stations, to pay them a visit, and en titions of a Home Missionary, who
courage them in their good work. has for upwards of fourteen years
Last week I fulfilled my engagement, appreciated the labours of such a So
and with pleasure called upon them ; ciety, and whose heart has often
as they had heard when my visit was been animated by its blessed effects.
expected. Calling at the house of Did the Ladies of London but con
my old and worthy friend, Mrs. Simco, sider the poverty of many poor vil
I was shown tip stairs to a large lagers, they would cheerfully lend
upper room, and a scene presented their helping hand. Some of them
itself which I shall not easily forget. have but bread and potatoes, and how
Above twenty Ladies were all at work can they buy clothes to cover their
in making garments for the poor ; naked children ! how can they or
such a number of Dorcas's I never their offspring go to the house of
Jaw : all, all busy. I did not wish to God 1 Next to Missionaries, are the
interrupt their work, but I confess means employed to get the poor to
my eyes never were more delighted, hear the word of salvation sent to
and the eye affects the heart. Prints them. Oh, let me beg the tender
of all sorts, garments of all dimen hearted to assist in this noble work,
sions, were seen in profusion upon and while Missionaries in every qnar-
the table ; some busy in making pin- ter are begging from the Ladies of
befores, others in making frocks; all, Clerkenwell, to assist them by send-
ill busy. I felt that these worthy ing boxes of child-bed linen, old
Ladies enjoyed a luxury unknown to clothes, frocks, &c. Oh, let not their
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petitions remain unanswered; and I
should think my visit to London abun
dantly recompensed if the Ladies in
form me their funds are augmented.
After I had spent a short time en
couraging the Ladies, and making
promises to stir up others, we all
came down stairs to a large apart
ment, when, after drinking tea, I
gave the Ladies a short discourse,
having sung and prayed ; as once a
quarter they meet for a social prayer-
meeting. They not only aid by con
tributions of money and time, but by
prayer also, that "the labours of the
Home Missionaries may be blessed.
Having taken an affectionate leave
of them, I returned to my lodging,
delighted by my visit, and trusting
the few hints may be made useful. It
is pot too much to say, that no So
ciety can lay claims to the liberality
of the public more than that of the
Home Missionary. It embraces so
many objects. It is the nursery for
training up foreign Missionaries. As
it prospers, the hearts of the con
verted at home become liberal, and
aid the London Missionary Society,
&c. &c. It is quite right to send
bread to the people in Ireland when
starving, but would we do so if they
were starving within a mile or two of
our own dwellings? Is it natural to
send clothes to Greenland if our
neighbours at Home are naked ? The
one should be done, the other should
not be left undone. Oh, how heart
rending to go to the Home Missionary
Rooms, and see the petitions pre
sented for Missionaries ; but alas,
alas 1 the want of funds is the re
ply for not answering the petitions.
While I was at the Rooms 1 heard of
one of the most interesting spots in
England wanting a Missionary ; and
as 1 had preached there to overflow
ing congregations, and to an affec
tionate people, with a large circle of
dark villages around, I was grieved to
find the want of funds was the reason
tor not receiving it as a station. Has
Home lost its charms 1 Have the
pious lost their zeal ? Are there no
means to send the Gospel to the pe
rishing at Home? Are they to re
main in darkuess? Oh, how import
ant are these questions. May they
be speedily answered by the zeal and
liberality of those who, amid all the
ills of Home, love it still ; and only
need to be reminded that in the
Nineteenth Century much of the land
needs to be cultivated. ***
April, 1839.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HOME
MISSIONARY MAGAZINE
"This epistle, beloved, I noir write unto
you, in which I stir up your pure minds by
way of remembrance."'i Pet. iii. 1.
" Wherefore, I will not be negligent to put
you always in remembrance of these things,
though ye know them and be established in
the present truth."2 Pet. i. 12.
"No one cares for our souls," is the
language of a vast number of our vil
lagers in England. Thousands in our
beloved country are perishing for lack
of knowledge. Do we know this to
be trne ? and lias it no impression on
our minds? Can we hear the cries
and entreaties of never-dying souls,
saying, " Come to our help," and yet
treat them with indifference? We go
to the relief of the shipwrecked ma
riner, to the help of our neighbour
whose house is on fire ; and shall we
pay no attention to those distressed
creatures who are sinking into a sea
of misery, into everlasting fire? Let
us imagine ourselves in their situa
tion. We call to Christians for help,
but alas ! no help conies. Should we
be able to view such as Christians?
How unlike Christ, whose " heart is
made of kindness, whose bowels melt
with love ;" and who came to seek
and to save that, which was lost.
Should we not look in vain for the
spirit of Christ, and be ready to say,
they are none of his ? It is by thus
supposing ourselves in the situation of
onr perishing fellow-creatures, that
we shall best feel for them. But let
us go a step further still. Suppose
the day of judgment come ! The
Judge seated on his throne I All na
tions arraigned at the bar; the books
opened, and a final separation made.
To those on the right hand, the Judge
says, " Come ye blessed," &c. The
soldiers of the cross have thrown off
their armour. The final victory is
gained, victory through the blood
of the Lamb. The universal shont is
heard, "The kingdoms of this world,"
&c. The victors hear their Master
say, " Well done." They receive his
approving smile. And who can con
ceive the joy they feel? Ministers
and people meet to part no more.
They congratulate each other. "You,"
say some, "are the dear men who
pointed us to the Saviour. You are
the dear people who, by your contri
butions, sent us the Gospel." And the
Judge will say, " Inasmuch as ye did
it unto the least," &c. How great the
rejoicing ! Who does not wish to share
in it ? But hark I What is that dole
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t'ul sound on the left hand? That
trembling and consternation ? That
quaking, and anguish of spirit? Those
bitter cries, unutterable groans, and
waitings, and gnashings of teeth ?
Methiuks I hear some among the
crowd saying, " Our neighbours saw
o in dauger, but never warned us.
Our countrymen saw us perishing for
lack of knowledge, sinking into ever
lasting misery, but never put forth
their hands to save us ! They could
spend their money, some their thou
sands, in perishing things, but our
never-dying souls were not consider
ed objects worthy ef their notice."
Others may be saying, " We never
had the Gospel faithfully preached.
No Missionary was sent to point ns to
Christ. We called for the bread of
life, but no one cared for our souls."
At whose hand will the blood of those
lost souls be required 1 It becomes
every serious mind, and every lover
of souls, to consider this question
Why are there not more Missionaries
sent out ? Is it that they are not to be
found ? No. Many a faithful servant
of Christ is saying, " Here am I, send
me." Is it that the people will not
receive them ? No. They are entreat
ing that they may be sent. Is it that
the Directors refuse to send out any
more? Oh no! Nothing would give
them greater pleasure. What then is
the cause of it ? The means are want
ing. What, do people value their
pence, their silver and gold, more
than precious souls, one of which is
worth more than a thousand worlds?
what is to be done in this case ? Why,
all go to work at once. Spend less
time in thinking, and more in acting.
for while we are only thinking and not
"cling, thousands will be passing into
an awful eternity. Perhaps one is
ready to ask, " What can I do ? What
can I give 1 At the most I can only
afford to give a penny per week.
MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
TRUST IN GOD.
The following narrative is a fact: our (iod and Saviour in health, when
I was sorao years back with a friend, the hourof sickness arrives, and eternity
who was then labouring under ill health, appears to approach us, we then see
endeavouring, as much as lay in my that it is necessary to flee in earnest to
Power, to soothe aiid console him under our only refuge. And happy are those
his affliction.
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What Is that towards sending the
Gospel to so many thousands?" True,
If yon were but one solitary sub
scriber, but you are giving in con
nexion with thousands. One thousand
persons subscribing only one penny
per week, amounts to two hundred
and sixteen pounds thirteen shillings
and fourpence, per year! Many are
engaged in collecting the free-will
offerings of the people, but they are
not so numerous as they ought to be.
Perhaps in some towns where there
are only two or three collectors, there
might be ten, if not twenty, employed.
Let collectors be increased an hun
dred, or a thousand -fold if necessary.
Employ the Ladies. Their appeals
are almost irresistible. Very few can
refuse giving to such a good institu
tion as the Home Missionary Society,
when called on by a modest and pious
female. Let this good plan which has
been happily adopted, become ge
neral; then add to it the larger sub
scriptions and donations of the weal
thy; and who does not see how easy
and soon every village in our beloved
country might be blest with the word
of life ? If every one in possession of
the (iosprl were to give in proportion
to his ability, in a few months every
village in England might have the
Gospel. Let us see, then, who can do
most towards It. If we were called
upon to make the greatest sacrifice,
trie importance of the subject would
sufficiently justify our conduct. But
if all were to go to work, there would
be little or no sacrifice at all. There
is much gained by giving, but how
much is lost by withholding. " There
is that scattereth, and yet increaseth ;
and there is that withholdeth more
than is meet, but it tendeth to po
verty." " He that soweth bountifully
shall reap also bountifully."
W. R. P.
In the apartment of sickness, reli
gion is most commonly the subject of
discourse, for however we may forget
who have sought for salvation through
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their Saviour before that trying season
comes.
As I said before, in the sick room of
my dear invalid relative, the conversa
tion was generally upon a religious sub
ject.
One evening " Trust in God" was
the subject. My friend's principal at
tendant, a woman between fifty and
sixty, whose deportment I had noticed
for its propriety, and who had often
struck me as possessing a remarkable
sense of religion, suddenly exclaimed
with great earnestness, " Oh, trust in
God, put your faith in the Most High,
and you will never be deserted. I fast ; but I thought of my child, and
have indeed reason to say so, madam,"
she continued, addressing me, " I am
the daughter and the widow of a small
farmer. During my husband's life-time
I was very comfortable, and lived in
plenty, but when he died he left many
debts ; the farming stock, the house
hold furniture, and indeed all I had,
excepting my clothes, was sold to pay
them : left with one child, a boy of four
years old, I took part of a cottage, and
endeavoured to maintain myself by
needlework, or going on errands, but I
could not do much on account of leav
ing my child alone. I took great pains
to implant early in his mind the love
and fear of God, and a firm belief in his
Saviour ; and when earnestly engaged
in this important duty, I almost forgot
the poverty and want in which I was
left. I assure you, madam, I have often
shut my door, that my neighbours
might not observe, I bad no dinner to
cook. I had been well brought up, and
could not bear the thought of begging.
" One evening we were eating our
supper, we had nothing but bread, and
of that not sufficient to satisfy our hun
ger. 'Mother,' said little John, when
he was finishing his last morsel, ' what
shall we do to-morrow morning 1 there
is no bread in the house, we shall have
no breakfast.' I answered him, ' Do
not fear, John ; God has not forgotten
us : let us pray to him, and be assured
he will remember us.' I made him
kneel down by my side, and prayed to
God, that he would in his goodness
have pity upon us, and give us bread
for the morrow. 1 then put my child
to bed, telling him to go to sleep quietly,
and to depend upon his God, who
never forgot those who put their trust
in him. I myself went to bed, firmly
believing that my God had heard my
prayer, and, commending myself to the
protection of our Lord Jesus Christ, I
slept comfortably till four in the morn
ing, when John awoke me ; ' Mother,'
said he, ' is the bread come ?' poor little
fellow, he had but a scanty supper, and
was very hungry. ' No,* I answered,
' it is not yet come, but be quiet, and
go to sleep again ; it will come.' We
both went to sleep : 1 was awakened a
little before six in the morning by some
one rapping at my window, * Dame
Bartlet,' said a woman, ' you must get
up immediately, Mrs. Martin's dairy
maid is taken very ill, and you must
come and milk her cows :' here then
was bread for us. I went to Mrs. Mar
tin's, and milked her cows, and after
wards sat down in the kitchen to break
could not eat ; Mrs. Martin observing
me, said, ' You do not eat your break
fast, Dame Bartlet;' I thanked her,
and told her I had left a little boy at
home in bed, very hungry, if she would
permit me, 1 should prefer carrying my
breakast home to him. ' Eat your
breakfast now,' was the kind answer of
Mrs. Martin, ' you shall carry some
breakfast home to your little boy be
sides.' Mrs. Martin then gave me a
basket of provisions sufficient for myself
and child for two or three days. As I
returned home, I could not but thank
my God, and feel grateful to him, and
my kind benefactress : I rejoiced my
little boy's heart by a sight of my break
fast. He got up directly, eager to par
take of Mrs. Martin's kindness : after a
good breakfast, I made him kneel again
by my side, whilst I returned thanks
to the good God who had heard our
prayers the evening before, and who
had given us a kind benefactress. When
we rose, I took him in my lap, and
said to him, ' Now, John, I hope what
has happened to us will be remembered
by you through your whole life. Last
evening we had eaten all our bread, we
had none left for this morning ; but we
prayed to God that through his mercy,
and for the sake of his Son Jesus Christ,
he would give us our daily bread. God
has heard us, and has given us bread :
may this teach you through life, to put
your trust and faith in your heavenly
Father. I most earnestly pray to God
that you may never forget this.' "
Dame Bartlet concluded her interest
ing narrative by adding, " And, ma
dam, I have never wanted bread since.
I am blessed in my son, who is now a
man ; he is dutiful and good to me, and
has never forgotten the pains his mo
ther took with him in bis childhood ;
nor the exhortation I then gave him to
trust in God."
Instances like the above, of extreme
poverty, are to be found in our country
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Tillages every day ; to such, this affect
ing narrative will be deeply interesting,
and if, through the instrumentality of
the Society's Missionaries, they have
been led to trust Him, who feeds the
starving, they will not lack similar rea
sons for adoring the Divine faithful
ness.
A Friend to Cottagkhs.
Sept. 8, 1838.
VILLAGE OBITUARY.
" Is not this a brand ptucked out of
thefireV
Poor Mary B.
The subject of the following brief
notice was introduced into this world
under circumstances the least favour
able to her future happiness and be
nefit; but He who is wonderful in
counsel, and excellent in working,
hath overruled evil for the greatest
good. How ought young persons to
prize and improve a father's affec
tionate care, and a mother's virtuous
example, where enjoyed! Alas, for
poor Mary ! these she never knew.
It is about six mouths since I first
saw her, at which time she was first
taken with the illness ending in her
dissolution, a poor, young, interest
ing creature, aged sixteen, over whom
one must sigh, and say, " All flesh is
glass, and the goodliness thereof as a
tiower of the field, the flower fadeth
away."
It became a pleasing duty to be
often found by the side of her sick
bed, and to labour and pray that
Christ might be formed in her the
hope of glorya duty devolving upon
faithful Ministers, Missionaries, and
followers of the Lord, to whom he
will in the last great day say, " I was
sick, and ye visited me."
The parched, thirsty land, could
scarcely receive the falling genial
showers with greater avidity than
Mary received the instructions which
were proffered to her; very much she
appeared to resemble Lydia, " whose
heart the Lord opened, that she at
tended to the things which were
spoken to her of Paul."
Several suitable and excellent pub
lications were brought for her per
usal, the contents of which much
impressed her mind, and were sub
jects of after-conversation.
Some years ago Mary attended a
Sunday-school in the village, and
went to a place of worship ; but as she
said, "Thought nothing about it, like
many others ;" notwithstanding, there
" reason to hope she then acquired
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some little knowledge which, by the
blessing of the Lord, was of use to
her afterwards.
She became weaker and weaker,
but with an increased concern for the
safety and happiness of her soul, and
gave better and brighter hopes that
the good work was begun in her,
which, we are confident, when really
begun, will be perfected in the day
of Jesus Christ. She owned herself,
though young, to be a great sinner
expressed sorrow for her sins, called
much on the name of the Lord by
prayer, and hoped for mercy through
Jesus Christ, and through him alone.
Early in the morning of the 15th
inst., (Jan. 1839,) I was called to visit
poor Mary, as it was supposed she
was taken for death, and would soon
be gone ; but it was not until Satur
day, the 19th, that her release came,
five days and four nights of such suf
fering, that to witness it, all feeling
hearts would weep ; but with such
signs of saving grace, to behold which
the angels before God rejoice.
She was faithfully dealt with as a
miserable sinner, needing the mercy
of God through Jesus Christ our
Lord ; to which she replied, " I feel
in my heart that I am a sinner," and
then, with a solemnity which eternal
tilings inspired, looked upward, and
said,
" Lord, I approach thy throne of grace,
Where mercy doth abound ;
Mercy, good Lord, mercy I ask,
This is the total sum :
For mercy, Lord, is all my suit ;
Oh, let thy mercy come."
Repeating the last line, " Oh, let thy
mercy come," in an earnest cry to
Godnever to be forgotten. It was
a most affecting scene. Those lines
she had learnt from a tract, entitled,
" Plain Words," Arc, to which she
was exceedingly attached.
Upon acknowledging to another
that she was a sinner, it was observed,
that "There is a fountain open for
sin." " Yes," she rejoined, " drawn
from Immanuel's veins."
It is impossible to relate all the
touching scenes and sayings attend
ing the latter end of poor Mary, but
let a few more be added.
Mary, on her death-bed, solemnly
admonished her mother to attend the
house of God, and lead a new life ; in
striking words to a parent from her
dying child.
She very gratefully thanked me
and Mrs. M for the attentions
and little aids she had received.
Upon asking if she had a wish to
recover and live, she declared no,
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she never had, then prayed, and said,
" Thy will be done ;" yet from the
sharpness of her pains, and her desire
to be with Christ, she became almost
impatient to he gone.
Although quite sensible to the
last, she once exclaimed, "Lights! I
see lights ! Hark, what do I hear ?
Heavenheaven;" pointing upwards,
then called as before, " Lord, come
downcome down, and take me up
to heaven."
On Saturday evening, the 19th of
January, I saw poor Mary for the
last time, and endeavoured to smooth
her dying pillow by administering the
consolations and hopes of the ever
lasting Gospel, and prayed that she
might be favoured with Divine sup
port, and if it might please God,
a speedy and easy dismissal. Im
mediately after which, she gently
breathed her last.
By her request, I improved the
event of her departure, from Rev. xxii.
21 , to a crowded, attentive, and much
affected auditory. Poor Mary B
is taken from the evil to come, and
may her death turn to the spiritual
and eternal life of many. Amen.
J. M.
SIX REASONS FOR FURTHER
EXERTION.
We seldom, in ordinary life, do a
thing without a reason ; for when we
are doing any work, when on a jour
ney, &c, we always can give a ieason.
The service of God is reasonable, and
the believer can give a reason of the
hope that is within him. And the
longer the Christian lives, he sees
greater and greater reason for the
steps he has taken in coming out from
the world and being separated. Idle
ness is excluded from the society of
travellers to Zion. And when infi
delity and vice abound, he sees the
greater need of zeal in his Master's
cause.
A few plain reasons may be given
for all who name the name of Christ
being more zealous.
1. lime is short, in a little while
we shall be laid aside from working,
and we should work while it is day,
the night cometli when we shall have
done with work. We know how long
we have lived, but cannot tell how
soon our account may be rendered
the many sudden deaths we hear
around us, are all calls to occupy till
he come. Soon, soon the lips will be
sealed in death, and unable to re
commend a Saviour to men dying ;
soon the feet will be unable to carry
us to visit the sick and dying, or to
distribute the messengers of mercy.
Soon the hand will be laid by the
side, unable to relieve the wants of
those around, and support societies
which loudly call for aid.
2. Home has been too, too long
neglected, and increased exertion is
necessary to make up what ought to
have been done before. Ah, how sad
to think, in this age of wonders, that
so much of laud requires to be culti
vated, to see so many thousand per
ishing for lack of spiritual bread, and
crying. No man careth for our souls !
Oh, the need of doubling our dili
gence, lest the question should be
put, Where is thy brother 1 Could we
answer, Am I my brother's keeper?
No, our brethren and sisters in Eng-
and are perishing. Oh, what need
of exertion.
3. How little has been done. We
are at times led to be consoled with
the good done, without considering
what has not been done ; look over
the black spots in the world, yea, in
our favoured England, and lament
so little has been done. Up, and be
doing. Awake, drowsy Christians,
for the cries of our cottagers are
enough to rouse the most sluggish.
4. The fields are white unto the har
vest, and sufficient reapers are not
eniplojcd ; are the fields to be ruined
for want of labourers? See, see the
multitudes ready to receive instruc
tion, anil none to do so. See the
children in crowds, and none to teach
them. See the reapers standing, and
saying, No man hath hired us. The
labourer is worthy of his hire. Oh,
Christians, let not the labourers have
any longer this complaint, but engage
them to go, and to go now, and work
in the Lord's vineyard.
5. See the activity of the enemy
see the agents of atheism and infi
delity busy Rome's agents busy
Socinians busy ; and are they so ac
tive in Satan's service, and shall we
be inactive 1 we who have a Sa
viour's example a Saviour's com
manda Saviour's promise to be with
ust
6. Consider the important results
of being active. If the worldling is
active, it is for what is connected
with time. The Christian has eternity
connected with his work. Oh, the re
sults in this world and the next. The
woe escaped, and the bliss enjoyed.
What thy hand findeth to do, do it
with all thy might,
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THK

TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

1839.

THE ANNUAL SERMON

Will be preached at Chapel-street Meeting, Soho, (The Rev.
John Robinson's,) on Monday Evening, May 13, 1839,
By the Kev. T. Raffles, LL.D., D.D.
Service to commence at Six o'Clock.

THE ANNUAL MEETING

Will be held at Exeter Hall, Strand, on Tuesday Evening,
May 14, 1839.
Thomas Thompson, Esq., Treasurer, in the Chair.
The Chair will be taken at Six o'Clock.

SALE OF USEFUL WORK IN AID OF THE HOME

MISSIONARY SOCIETY FOR THE YEAR 1839.
The Committee of the Ladies' Auxiliary Home Missionary Society
beg leave to inform their kind friends, that the Annual Sale of
Useful and Ornamental Work will take place on Wednesday, Mat
15, 1839, at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, in the Strand. To
commence at Ten o'Clock.

The Committee earnestly and respectfully solicit a continuance of

the aid they have obtained for this Society, through this medium.
They indulge the hope that the contributions of their friends will
be increased, as numerous applications for Missionaries, from dif
ferent parts of the country, are necessarily declined or postponed,
from the want of funds.
Articles for the Sale will be very gratefully received at the Home
Missionary Society's Office, No. 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars.
Fancy articles in Card, Needlework, and Painting, in all their
variety. Useful articles for giving away to the poor. Useful
articles for Ladies, as Collars, Frills, Caps, Cuffs, Child- bed Linen
of all sorts, &c. Useful articles for Gentlemen, as Collars, Watch-
ribbons, Purses, &c. Toys for Children, including dolls, &c, for
Girls ; and other articles adapted for Boys.
72 Home Missionary Magazine.
SINGULAR ANAGRAM.
The following anagram affords an
answer to Pilate's question proposed to
our Saviour : What is Truth ? lu the
Latin vtilgnte the question stands thus
Quid in Veritas ? These letters trans
posed make Est vir qui attest. It is the
man before thee.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HOME
MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.
Sin,For many years I have watched
the operations of the Home Missionary
Society. I have rejoiced in its suc
cess, and mourned over its vicissitudes.
After the lapse of nineteen years, what
has it been able to accomplish ! It has,
under the Divine blessing, sent forth
its Missionaries, averaging from twenty
to 110. It has aided stated ministers
to extend their efforts to the neighbour
ing villages. This united agency has
collected together about 50,000 hearers
gathered under their care about 7000
children circulated myriads of reli
gious tracts, and scattered the seed of
the Kingdom in all directions, with
bountiful bands.
Now, Sir, who can refrain from re
joicing in these exertions, and in the
success of these efforts, to benefit our
rural population ? Still I must, for one,
rejoice with trembling, when I see it
announced on the cover of your Maga
zine, that more than 600,000 of our
countrymen are to be found surround
ing your Missionaries' scenes of labour.
Deduct 50,000 hearers, and there is still
left 550,000 immortal beings which
your present agency cannot supply.
Nor is this the sum total of those who
are unblest with the preaching of Christ's
Gospel. It is admitted by all, that there
are millions in a fearful state of moral
destitution even in our own country,
after making every allowance for the
united operations of all the various
denominations of Christians to diffuse
the knowledge of salvation throughout
Great Britain.
What then? Can nothing more be
done for beloved England ! Can no
plan be struck out to embrace these
masses of uninstructed and ignorant
rustics 1 Shall they be left to perish for
lack of knowledge 1 It would be too
much to expect at present to settle pas
tors over such multitudes. It would be
too much even to indulge tbe hope of
providing them with Missionaries on
the plan now adopted by your Society.
But would it be too much to set about
to provide for them all, if a different
course of procedure were to be tried ?
With great deference would T recom
mend that your Society should devote
a 'portion of its funds, not divert any
part from your immediate line of oper
ation, but devote a part, if you have
any to spare, to assisting every settled
pastor in the land to the carrying out
your views in his immediate vicinity.
Now there are, it may be said, about
1000 ministers who could co-operate
with you fother denominations might
do the same) in furthering your unsec-
tarian object. Suppose each pastor were
to take live villages, on the average,
under his care and superintendence
either to become tbe itinerant himself,
or to provide some of his members in
connexion with himself, to visit and
read, preach, teach, distribute tracts,
&c. among the people ; we should then
have at least 5000 villages brought
under a moral influence of a most blessed
character. What a contrast to the heart
less number now under the care of your
agents, amounting to not more than
100!
But we have no funds for such a pur
pose. Then raise them by appeals to
your countrymen. How much would
be required ? Would not i a village
be sufficient? Then 10,000 is all you
want. Could not your present income
be made available to promote this plan
by a gradual alteration in your exist
ing operations, and then tbe deficiency
would be sure to be forthcoming when
the scheme was understood by the reli
gious public. Were the above plan
adopted, there are these advantages
among others
1. The agency is already provided.
2. Ten times the amount of good
would be produced.
3. Ministers, churches, and the rural
population would be more united.
M.
THE INVITED GUEST, AN UN
WELCOME VISITOR.
(A Country Town.)
Conrad and Stranger.
Conrad. You are a stranger, and ap
pear weary ; come in and rest yourself.
Stranger. There is much comfort
about your dwelling ; are you its only
inhabitant 1
Cm. No ; I have a wife and child
ren : 1 expect them in shortly.
Stran. 1 have a commission to sum
mon one of the inhabitants of the town
to great honour and dignity.
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Con. Oh, how happy should I be if
your visit were directed to my humble
abode !
Stran. You would, then, readily part
with either of your family for such pur
pose?
Con. I should be very neglectful of
their interests if I did not.
Stran. But what are their qualifica
tions for our court ?
Con. My eldest son is bold, active,
generous, and social ; the youngest is a
scholar, and ambitious of distinction.
Stran. And the girls ?
Con. The eldest has prudence, judg
ment, and sedateness ; the second is
literary and talented ; the next is bene
volent and affectionate ; the fourth,
cheerful and gay ; the youngest, serious
and religious.
Stran. But you have said nothing of
your wife : do you not desire her ad-
vanceinentf
Con. She is aged and has ill-health ;
nor could I spare her.
Stran. There are no exemptions. My
prince is absolute, and whosoever 1 call
must obey the summons. What are
your powers to resist Death ?
Con. Unhappy wretch that I am ! in
stead of a friend, I behold the great
destroyer of the human race before me !
Stran. Which shall I take 1 the eldest
hoy or girl 1
Con. O ! spare them ! they are the
prop and stay of their parents : their
mother's feeble health, and my declin.
ing years, require their active cares.
Stran. Pass them by ; shall it be the
second girl 1
Con. Her attainments render her of
great use to the younger children : let
her remain.
Stran. Decide, then, between the af
fectionate and the mirthful children.
Con. I cannot : both are necessary to
the comfort and happiness of the rest ;
one is a comfort in affliction, the other
a lightener of care.
Stran. Your youngest son ?
Con. Pity a lather's desire to see his
opening qualities ripen into manhood :
his bosom burns with hopes of eminence
and renown.
Stran. You give me then your young
est child I
Con. O, no ! she is a blessing and
example ; her devotional spirit shames
our worldly feelings and pursuits.
Stran. You are content, then, to re
sign your wife :
Con. Rather the rest, than her : by
patience and gentleness she softened
fce ruggedness of my temper; and,
without hei, I should again become the
harsh and intractable being I was be
fore I saw herr
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Stran. You are selfish in your ex
cuses : what have you to urge against
my taking you ?
Cun. 1 feel that I am unfit : the
thoughts of death recal to recollection
the half-forgotten sins of early years ;
they crowd upon my memory and cry
for vengeance.
Strait. Let them recal thee to repent
ance. And, for thy present comfort,
know, that I am not sent to thee nor to
thy house at present. But, be assured,
that I shall visit thee again ; and re
member that, of all of whom thou now
hast spoken, but one, and she the
youngest, is prepared for heaven : be
ready, then, against my sure return.
Set thou thine house in order, that, at
my summons, they may all he prepared.
obituary.
Mrs. Fawcett.
" Precious in the sight of the Lord
is the death of his saints." Tiiey, as
well as others, must die. It was in
a good old age that the subject of this
biographical sketch died, aged eighty-
four. Mrs. Fawcett, formerly of Bur
lington, but late of North Froding-
ham, departed this life on Monday,
December 5, 1830. Having, about
the thirtieth year of her life, joined
herself to the Lord, in a perpetual
covenant, that shall never be forgot
ten, she maintained, for upwards of
fifty years, an honourable profession
of the religion of the Saviour, and
lived a life of faith on the Son of God.
She was eminently pious. During the
first few years of her Christian pil
grimage, she lived five or six miles
from Burlington. But though living so
distant from the house of prayer, she
was not once during this period seen
absent from the sanctuary of the
Highest. Rain and snow, cold and
frost, could not dissuade her from at
tending on the ordinances of God's
house. Like David, her soul longed
for the courts of the Lord.
Providence at length led her to
Burlington, and there she resided un
til about four years previous to her
death. The last four years of her life
she lived at North Frodingham, with
her niece, Mrs. Hussard. Being very
aged, she was not, during her stay at
Frodingham, able to attend a place of
worship. But though deprived of the
public ordinances of the sanctuary,
she found that God was a little sanc
tuary to her. His consolations to her
were neither few nor small. The sta
tutes of her God were her songs in
the house of her pilgrimage ; and the
74 Home Missionary Magazine
promises of her God, her stay and
support. With Dr. Watts, when aboat
to leave this world, she could say, " It
is the plain promises of the Gospel
that are my support ; and I bless God
that they are plain promises, and do
not require much labour and pains to
understand them; for I can do no
thing now hut look into my Bible tor
some promise to support me, and live
upon that."
Previous to her last illness, and
during that period, I had frequently
the opportunity of conversing with
her. Often would she say to me, " He
hath done all things well." When
exercised with trials, these words af
forded her great consolation ; and
were her stay during the period of her
earthly pilgrimage. For the last six
weeks of her lite, she was very anx
ious to depart and to be with Christ.
" I think," said she, " that the Lord
is about to dissolve the earthly house
of this tabernacle. Bless the Lord,
() my soul. He deals very gently with
me, I have very little pain." When
her niece, Mrs. Hussard, expressed a
hope that she would soon recover, she
said, ' Not my will, but thine, O
Lord, be done. He does all things
well. But I have a desire to depart
and to be with Christ." A fortnight
before her death, thinking that the
time of her departure was at hand,
she ,aid to Mrs. Hussard, " I am
going to die. I am going to be for
ever with my Saviour. Oh help me to
praise the Lord. This will soon be
my employ. I will praise him while
I live, and when my voice is lost in
death." She then offered up a prayer
for Mrs. H. and her partner, and
each of the children, with a fervency
which will not soon be forgotten.
During the last few years of her life, and as you have every prospect that
her memory seemed to tail her, but
when Christ was the theme, she al
ways gave a satisfactory answer. To
Mrs. H.. who expressed her desire to
make her as comfortable as she could,
she said, " I live by faith on the Son surer of the Society for that purpose ;
of God, who loved me; and gave him
self for me." Having said that she
did not fear death, she asked Mrs.
H. to read to her a portion of a hymn
of which she was very fond. The last
verse of that hymn Mrs. F. repeated
with feelings of great joy :
" I want, oh, I want to be there,
Where sorrow and sin bid adieu;
Your joy and your friendship to share, ficulty that room could be found for
To wonder and worship with you."
Having repeated these lines, she above alluded to will be so good as to
indistinctly said something about the
Saviour. " You will soon be with
Jesus,'' said Mrs. H. Not able to
speak, she grasped her hand, and
then closed her eyes, and fell asleep
in Jesus.
" One gentle sigh her fetters broke;
We scarce could say, ' She's gone,'
Before her waiting spirit took
Its mansion near the throne."
At her particular request, the Rev.
J. Protheroe, then of Frodingham,
preached her funeral sermon, from
Mark vii. 37, " He hath done all
things well."
Bingley. J. P.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR.
My dear Sir,Soon after I wrote
the appeal for a Mission-house, which
appeared in the Magazine for March,
it was thought more desirable, by
friends in the neighbourhood, that a
cottage, &c, within a stone's cast
from the chapel, should he purchased,
if the proprietor was willing to sell.
The question was asked, and he re
plied, " I do not wish to sell, but have
no objection to let on lease." This
was considered advantageous, as it is
a convenient house, and near the cha
pel ; and although the rental will be
more than we pay at present, its con
tiguity to the chapel, and greater con
venience, will be deemed an equiva
lent.
I feel truly grateful to " Christiana
and Mrs. Harminster," for their very
kind and liberal response to the ap
peal.
A kind and generous friend has
made to me the fullo'.ving suggestion
and promise :" As the object is at
tained for which the appeal was made,
a gallery will be needed in your cha
pel, you had better write to the Editor
of the Magazine, and request of the
liberal donors, that the suras given
may be left in the hands of the Trea
and upon that condition I will give
jlO towards the same object."
We have worshipped in the chapel
through the winter ; the morning con
gregation has been good : in the even
ing the chapel has been quite full.
As the weather is fine, and the days
lengthen, our congregations increase.
Last Sabbath evening it was with dif
those who came. If the kind friends
accede to this proposition, and will
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also intimate their willingness, through
the Magazine, they will confer addi
tional favours upon their already
Much obliged,
Aud grateful servant,
George Sandfoku.
GlanvitU Wootlon,
April 12, 1839.
"I HOLD IN MY HAND THE HAM
MER;" OR, THE STONE-BREAK
ER BY THE WAY-SIDE.
A Christian friend who had the
charge of one of the depositories of
the Religions Tract Society, passing
along the road towards Oldham, was
accosted by a poor man engaged in
breaking stones on the road, request
ing that he might say a few words to
him.
"A lady," remarked the labourer,
"lends a few tracts in our place, but
I should like all the people to read
them. Can I get a few books ! I'll
take care they are lent." The de
positary was pleased with the zeal of
the stone-breaker, and promised that
his request should be granted. After
some conversation, they parted, the
poor labourer anticipating, with grate
ful joy, the meeting of all the saints
in heaven. " Here," he said, " I hold
in my hand the hammer, but there I
shall have the palm of victory ; here
I wear a hat no one would pick up by
the road-side ; but there I shall have,
through grace, a crown of never-fad
ing glory. Hath not God chosen the
poor of this world, rich in faith, and
heirs of the kingdom! " * for the palm of victory, to which the
[We are happy in complying with
the anxious wish of our Correspon
dent, to insert the above interesting
occurrence, hoping, as he does, that
the Religious Tract Society, which
has so kindly provided especial ap
peals to cottagers, coolers, chimney
sweepers, colliers, fishermen, infidels,
ploughboys, poachers, reapers, sea
men, smugglers, soldiers, and weavers,
may be thereby induced to write one
for our neglected stone-breakers
their situation, as labouring on the
roads, in the cold, and rain, and snow,
slightly clad, poorly remunerated ;
many of them tottering on the brink
of the grave, with minds generally
indifferent to the realities of the
75
world to which they are hastening i
and but for onr Home Missionaries,
and a few other kind friends, totally
uninformed of the way of escape from
the wrath to come ; truly they are
entitled to, and claim the sympathy of,
the friends of the Redeemer. They
continue by their labours a succes
sion of materials by which the com
fort and safety of the traveller jour
neying from one part of the country
to auoiher are secured. Materials
for a tract suited to their particular
employment are close at hand ; do
they receive the stone from the
quarry, and is it needful that it be
broken ere It can be rendered useful ?
Ts it not also indispensable that their
hearts, equally hard, should be bro
ken by the hammer of the Divine
word 1 and if, under the agency of
the stone- breaker, the stone itself be
comes useful to prepare the highway,
and make it the medium of useful
intercourse, how mnch superior is
the work which God himself is often
pleased to effect by the influences of
his Holy Spirit, not only in breaking,
but in softening their hard and stony
hearts ; and thereby preparing them
for making a highway for the march
of the Prince of peace, as he goes on
conquering and to conquer; and as
the stone they break is valueless,
until broken, so are they ; hut when
broken, may they not each become
useful to their neighbours, by the bor
rowing and the lending of messengers
of mercy ; and may we not hope that
from among many of these, the ham
mers which they have used will,
when laid down no more to be thus
employed on earth, be exchanged
happy and useful stone-breaker here
referred to, looked forward with such
delightful expectations? Ed.]
March 9, 1839.
SELECT SENTENCES.
THE LAW.
In the moral law, the first table is a
loadstone to the second ; and the se
cond a touchstone to the first.
Cole,
the gospel,
the law and the g08pel.
The Law is the will of command
ments ; the Gospel Is the will of God's
promises. Anon. R. C.
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POETRY.

HYMN
By the late Rev. Matthew Wilks,
After a Sermon at Tottenliam-court Chapel, Sejit. 27, 1818, on Psalm cxviii. 6.
" The Lord is on my side, I will not fear what man can do unto me."
The Lord of hosts is on my side,
In him alone do I confide,
Nor shall confide in vain ;
Amid ten thousand foes and snares,
Amid ten thousand anxious cares,
He can my soul sustain.
I will not yield to servile fear,
Though all the fiends of hell were near,
'To fight, and rage, and rave;'
My gracious God is ever nigh,
And will their hostile rage defy,
He is at hand to save.
Let all the sons of God express
Their hopes in His Almighty grace,
And still in Him confide ;
With dauntless courage let us rise,
Press to the joys above the skies,
For God is on our side.

GOD OUR ONLT STRENGTH.

" What man is he, lhat boasts of fleshly might.
And vain assurance of mortality ;
Which all, so soon as it doth come to fight,
'Gainst spiritual foes, yields by and by,
Or, from the field most cowardly doth fly ?
No, let the man ascribe it to his skill,
That thorough grace hath gained victory ;
If any strength we have, it is to ill,
But all the good is God's, both power and eke will."
Spenser's Fairy Queen. Book I. Can. 10.

EARTH AND HEAVEN.

Alteredfrom Watts's Lyrics into Psalmodic metre. Thefirst of a Series.
How poor our pleasures here below,
Earth has no unpolluted spring;
On thorns its fairest roses grow,
Its honey always wears a sting.
Its distant joys now big appear,
And boldly ask for our esteem;
But lessening still as they draw near,
Its visions die'tis all a dream !
Look up, my soul, to th' heavenly hills,
Those heavens are fairer than they seem;
There joys glide on in crystal rills,
Nor grief disturbs the peaceful stream.
There not the sense of grief is known.
No cursed soil, no tainted spring;
There roses grow without a thorn,
There honey never wear; a sting.
Thames Ditton. . p
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CHRISTIAN CONTENTMENT.
I dwell in my nice little cot,
Contented and happy, you see :
The worldling, I envy him not,
Tho' wealthy and proud he may be !
The great God above is my Friend,
My portion, my Saviour, and guide :
My soul he will ever befriend,
Tho' troubles rise high, like the tide.
Tho' foes, both within and without,
I'm beset with temptations around:
They look for my falling, no doubt.
Treading daily on treach'rous ground :
Trusting in Jesus, Almighty,
And hoping in covenant love,
O'er enemies all, tho' so mighty,
I shall more than a conqueror prove !
The Spirit shines bright on my way,
And mercy, like wings, overspread ;
While unchanging truth is my stay,
And blessings Divine crown my head.
From fulness o'erflowing, I draw
Peace, pardon, and daily of grace :
I fear not the curse of the law,
My Surety has died in my place !
I fear not the thought of grim death,
Nor the deep dark burnings of hell:
I'll si i o u t with my very last breath,
For my spirit with Jesus shall dwell.
In yon heaven a crown I shall wear,
And robes all so spotlessly white !
My heart shall ne'er heave with a fear.
Nor clouds ever darken the light !
The worldling, I envy him not,
With raiment of purple and gold :
A palace I'll change for my cot,
And scenes of bright glory behold !

With eager hope and pleasing anxious joy,

The busy sower treads the furrow'd plain,
And on the fertile field finds sweet employ,
And sows witli industry the golden grain ;
The precious seed coneeal'd beneath the soil,
Shoots forth the blade, and then the ripen'd ear;
And waving crops repay the sower's toil,
And crown with fruitfulness the circling year.
And the same seed upon the highway-side,
Unheeded falls, and soon becomes a prey
To ravenous birds, who the rich spoil divide,
And bear the remnant of the crop away ;
And on the rocky soil and stony ground,
The scorching beam consumes the rip'ning ear,
And the tall sickly stem is fruitless found,
And every hope of harvest blighted bere.
And on the wild, where the rude thistles blow,
The precious seed is scatter'd, but in vain
With thorns and briers wheat can never grow,
And noxious weeds destroy the golden grain
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But where the deep-wrought farrows of the field

Receive the precious trust and useful store,
How plenteous are the fruitful crops they yield
And nodding harvests sweep the fertile floor.
Saviour of mercies I hy Thy quick'uing grace,
The sower's heart for heavenly seed prepare ;
And in his bosom find a fruitful place,
And keep the precious trust with constant care;
And may the seed of sacred truth divine,
By thee bestow'd, yield an abundant store ;
And all the harvest be fur ever thine,
And thine, U God ! the praise for evermore.
The Lady Jane St. Maur.

NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.

The Life and Times of Selina, Countess
of Huntingdon. Painter, Strand.
It is with much pleasure we notice
this interesting volumethe biography
of a Lady, the circumstances associated
with whose religious history, con
nected with her rank and station in
society, are well calculated deeply to
instruct. The introduction by the Rev.
J. K. Foster, of Cheshunt College, is
ably written, and very elucidatory of
many important subjects contained in
the history. We cannot commend this
volume too strongly to our readers.
author upon the completion of a book
that will be of lasting interest.
Hints for the Times. By the Rev. W.
Spencer, of HoUoway Chapel.
A very seasonable, scriptural, and
salutary exposition of 1 Chron. xii. 32.
We hope it will be widely circulated.
Christians in these troublous times can
not do better than purchase a quantity
to give away. It is a small tract, and
very cheap.
A Mapof Canaan. Sunday School Union.
A very useful map for all ; but espe
cially for Sunday and Day Schools.

A Narrative of the Greek Mission ; or, Scriptural Marriage affectionately recom~

Sixteen Years in Malta and Greece,
including Tours in the Peloponnesus,
in the &gean and Ionian Isles, o)c. fte.
With engravings. By the Rev. S. S.
Wilson, Member of the Literary So
ciety at Athens.
This work is dedicated to the Queen
Dowager ; it contains Thirty-four Chap
ters : each are replete with the most
pleasing and instructive narrative. Ths
rocky isle of Malta is remarkable as the
probable scene of St. Paul's shipwreck,
(Acts xxviii. 1 11,) and rendered no
table by its having been for nearly
four centuries occupied by the soldier-
monks of St John of Jerusalem. We
knew Mr. Wilson before he entered
upon this very important mission, and
expected much from his talents, bis in
dustry, and his research. This volume
more than justifies every expectation.
We commend it to our numerous read
ers, and assure them it will richly repay
a perusal, and impart much informa
tion. We congratulate the excellent
mended and solemnly enforced. By
the Rev. Henry Davis.
This is an excellent and scriptural
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ness may be, as it deserves, very ex
tensively circulated. By the Divine
blessing, it may caution and direct
young persons who may not have suf
ficiently weighed the scripture injunc
tion.
The Fathers and Founders of the London
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thentic Memoirs of those distinguished
men, cVc. o)c. Part I. By John Mo-
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The beautiful plate which adorns the
present number, containing portraits of
Dr. Haweis, Rev. J. T. Eyre, Rev. D.
Bogne, Rev. John Love, Rev. George
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not its circulation will be as great, both tains a mass of general information,
at home and abroad, as the largest de collected at much expense. The en
sires of the best friends of Missions can gravings are excellent.
extend. We hope, hereafter, to give
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humanity, stated and enforced. By
No Fiction : a narrative founded on re the Rev. John Styles, D.D. A prixe
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We are glad to see another and most with interest by all classes. The sub
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and sincerely and affectionately recom the young, and those whose business
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for all cases and all classes. was sure to write with clearness and
energy ; and we doubt not very much
Ward's Library of Standard Divinity, of good will result from this publica
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Lectures on Preaching, By Ebeneser book to circulate in reading societies.
Porter; reprinted from the American It is dedicated to the Queen. The il
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All students and preachers should striking.
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A Friend in Need ; or, a Word of Con
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solation in the Hour of Affliction,
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from the death of' a friend. Simpkin
heart, and a sound understanding, know
and Co.
ledge respecting his own sacred em
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Houlsion's Series of Tracts. No,9j. The
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{April, 1839.)

Subscriptions will he thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's

Booms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.
Treasurer; Mr. B. HANBURY, 138, Blackfriars-road, Sub-Treasurer; the Rev.
E. A. DUNN, Belgrave-place, Pimlico, Gratuitous Secretary; by Messrs. LAD-
BROKES and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings; by Messrs. HANKEY,
Fenchurch-street, and by any of the Directors.

. d.
Miss J. D. Rutt, per Mr. W., (per Mrs. Fastnedge ...... 0 2 0
a New Year's Gift Card) 1 Miss Meade 0 6 6
Rev. James Rutherford, Chinnor, Miss E. Neighbour ... 0 7 6
near Thame, Oxon, per New Mr. Parsons 0 10 8
Year's Gift Cards : Miss Rogers 1 0 6
Collected by- Mrs. StockweU 0 6 6
Miss E. A ...... 0 16 Miss E. Saunders 4 4 6
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Miss Webster 0 9 0 Miss Sindevby 0 5 0
Mrs. Witney 0 1 0 Mrs. Thick 0 5 0
8 3 Miss R. Blunt 0 !i 0
Mrs. Smith and family, Herstmon- Mr. Chreiman 0 5 0
ceux, Sussex 1 11 In Quarterly and
William Brownlow, Esq., on ac Monthly Subscriptions 0 12 8
count of the Islington Auxiliary 9 6 Missionary Box, by
Hatfield, Herts, per Rev. J. S. Un Sabbath Scholars ... 0 5 6
derwood : 6 16 2
B. Young, Esq., Hatfield, Life Sub New Year's Gift Cards
scription 10 10 by-
New Year's Gift Cards- Miss Radford 0 5 0
Collected by Miss Weale 0 6 0
Miss Beecroft 0 8 0 Miss Critchley' 0 3 0
John Ewins 0 9 fi Mary Ann Allen 0 0 G
Miss Valentine 0 10 0 Elizabeth Winstone... 0 3 3
Mrs. Wingrave 0 10 6 Girls in Cheltenham
Mrs. Pearce 0 11 0 Chapel Sunday.
Miss Laurence 0 17 0 school 1
Miss Shepherd 0 12 0 2 11 7
3 18

14 8 0 Rev. W. Byrne, Ross, Hereford

Rev. Thomas Golding, Secretary shire, Moiety of Subscriptions
to the Somersetshire Associa from the Independent Chapel ... 4 6 6
tion, perThomas Thompson, Esq., Rev. Albion Oram,
on account of the Somersetshire Othery Station, near
Association 13 0 0 Glastonbury, Somer
Cards, per do. : set, viz. :
Collected by By 1 Quarter's Subscriptions 7 10 0
Ann Pym 0 5 10 Missionary Boxes, viz. :
Isaac Westcott 0 4 5 Mrs. Oram 0 6 3
Miss Bancombe 0 5 9 Master F.Oram 0 9 0
0 16 0
New Year's Cards, viz. :
13 16 0 Mr. Somers 0 5 0
Mrs. Emily Morgan, Abergavenny, Mr. Solway 0 4 0
Monmouth 1 10 0 Mrs. Oram 0 7 0
Wells-street Auxiliary," per Mr.
Harvey 4 10 0
March 30th, Rev. Mr. Miller, on 9 1 9
account of the Warwickshire Rev. John Burder,
Association 125 0 0 Stroud, Gloucester
Mrs. Davidson, Little Gray's Inn- shire, per Rev. H.
lane, per Collection, Subscrip Griffiths, viz. :
tion, and Fines 10 0 Collected by Miss White, viz. :
Rev. J. Hall, Chesham, Bucks, Mrs. Leach 0 5 0
from the General Auxiliary 110 Mr. James Bird 0 5 0
W. Heddy, Esq., Paddington, to Mr. Hopper 0 5 0
Lady Day, 1840 2 2 0 Mr. Marting 0 10 0
Mrs. Simmons, Upper Thames- Mrs. Marting 0 5 0
street, and Friends 3 0 0 Mr. S. Marting 0 5 0
Mr. Dudbridge, 5, Ro Other persons 0 14 0
bert-street, Hoxton, 1 14 3
per New Year's Gift Collected by
Cards, viz. : Miss Davis 0 10 0
Collected by Miss James 0 9 6
T. Dudbridge 0 11 6 Miss Camm 0 2 6
Mrs. T. Green 0 3 6 3 11 0
0 15 0 Stroud, Rev. J. Burder
M. J. C, contents of Missionary Miss Drayton 0
Collected by
Reeve, Rev. W. Oswes Miss Burnard 2
try, Shropshire, per Miss Webb 1
Subscriptions, viz. :
10 0 3 6 3
T. Minshall, Esq 0 10 6 Cheltenham, Highbury
Mr. E. W. Thomas ... 0 10 6 Chapel
Collected by Collected by
0 14 0 Miss E. Harper 0 13
2 14 2 Miss Wells 0 12
Mr. T. A. Woodford... 0 9
9 2 Miss E. Harper 0 8
Miss R. Blunt, Chel Mrs. Mayer 0 0
tenham, per Annual Miss Mathews 0 6
Subscriptions, viz. : Miss Bitmead 0 4
K. Capper, Esq 1 Miss Dyke 0 3
Mrs. Capper 1 Mr. Rathborne 0 3
Mrs. Woodcock Miss Frost 0 4
Mrs. Biddle 3 10 e
Mrs. E. Rose 0 10
Mrs. T. Haines.. 0 10 10 1 9
Mrs. Richards .. 0 s .Contributions frdm odi-
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ii .r. d. .|. .|.d. .r.d.
ham, Hants, per Wm. Mr. Marshall...... ~ 0 60
Seymour, Esq., viz.: Mr. Pratt ~ ~ 0 6 0
Subscriptions Mr. Shields ~ 0 5 0
Mr. W. Goodchild ~ 0 10 0 Card........................ 015 0
Mr. John Monk ~ 0 10 0 4120
Miss Parsons ~ .. O 5 0 Collected by Miss M.
Mr. Smither ~ .. 0 10 U Barton
Mr. Seymour........ .. 2 0 0 Miss 'Barton .. ~ 0 4 0
Mrs. Seymour ~ 1 0 0 Miss M. Barton......... 0 5 0
Mr. W. Seymour ~ 0 l0 0 Miss Burrows ~ 0 I 0
Mr. J. G. Seymour ~ 0 10 0 Mr.Evan|~ ~ 0 I 3
5150 Mr. C. Evans...... ~ D l 0
A Friend..................
' 0 2 6
New Years Gift Cards ... ... 476 Master I-Iaynes......... 0 4 0
Miss Hughesm... ~ 0 4 0
102 Miss A. rous~ 0 4 0
Rev. T. Maund, Stone Mr.Nodes~ ~ 0 4 0
house, Gioucestershire, Miss Sander|on......... 0 0 6
per New Years Cards Mr. Williams ......... 0 4 0
Collected by 1153
Master Maund ~ 0 8 6 Collected by Mrs. Biggs
Master P. Maund...... 0 4 5 Mr. Biggs ~ 0 6 4
Master Ravenhill ~ 0 7 IQ Mr. Biggs, Jun......... 0 6 6
Master Ravenhi1l...... 0 3 8 Mrs. Biggs, Jun.~ 0 2 2
Master D. Ravenhill 0 5 2 Mrs. S. Biggs............ 0 4 2
Miss A. Ravenhill ~ 0 3 0 Mr. Crook ~ ~ 0 6 0
Miss E. Ravenhill ~ 0 1 0 Mr. Furse ~ ~ 0 5 0
Master Grimes ~ 0 8 0 Mrs. Holmes...... ~ 0 4 4
Master C. C. Grimes 0 8 li Mr. Porter ~ . 0 4 0
290 Mrs. Singer ~ 0 5 0
Rev. John Protheroe, Miss Singleton ~ 0 2 2
Bingley, Yorkshire, Miss A. Singleton...... 0 4 4
per New Yea.rs Cards 2100
Collected by Collected by Miss Camell
Rev. J. Protheroe...... I 2 3 Miss Camell ~ 0 12 4
Mrs. C. Anderson ~ 0 7 0 Miss French ......... 0 4 0
Miss Smith ~ 0 12 0 AFriend.................. 0 4 0
Miss I-amel ....... .. 0 ll 0 Miss I-leaps ~ 0 4 0
Miss Rhodes ~ .. 0 3 0 144
Mr. Bairstow....... ._ 0 I9 0 Collected by Mrs. Haward
Mr. S. Clarkson ..... 0 6 8 Mrs. S. Cawthorn...... 1 0 0
Mrs. Emmett ~ 0 l0 6
Cards...... 4 O 11 Mr. Evans ~ 0 5 0
Rev. J. Protheroe ~ 1 1 0 Mr. Haward ~ ~ 0 10 0
Mrs. Haward............ 0 10 0
5 lll Master Haward ~ 0 4 4
Less postage ~ 0 111 Mr. Hicks ~ 0 4 0
500 C. Meader ~ . 0 4 0
Miss Phillips, Feltham, Mr. Newsom ~ 0 10 0
Middlesex, per New Mr. Underwood ~ 0 4 0
Years Ca.rds- Mrs. Walker ~ 0 10 0
Collected by ~ 0 18 6
Friends~ 0 1 6 5104
Do. (no Co1lectors
name)~ 1 0 0 Collected by Master Haward-
Do.............do.......... 0 7 6 Card ~ 080
Do. ............do.......... 0 6 0 Collected by Miss Haward
|15 Miss Blackbum ~ 0 2 2
Henry Langton, Esq., Islington, Miss Balls ~ 0 8 0
Annual Subscriptiou to Lady AFriend............ ~ 0 4 4
Day, 1840 ~ 2 2 A Friend...... . O 2 1
Miss Piccini, do. ~ ll Mrs. Gav ~ ~ 0 4 4
Miss Osmond, Lewes. Sussex, pro Master Gay ~ . 0 2 8
duce of Missionary Box ~ 2 0 Mrs. Grose......... ~ 0 10 0
Miss Deedy, Whitechapel, per do. 2 18 Miss 1-laward............ 0 4 4
Rev. W. Spencer, Holloway Aux Miss M. Haward ~ 0 4 4
iliary to the Home Missionary Miss Ovendon ~ _ 0 2 0
Society, being contributions and Miss Ryeuee ~ 0 4 4
Monies collected, as per List ~ 30 7 10 Miss S. ~ 0 1 1
Subscriptions and Dona MissShil1ingford...... 0 2 2
tions to Lady Day, 1839 Miss M. Shtllingford 0 l l
Collected by Miss S. ~ 0 6 0
Barton 21311
Mrs. Barton ~ .. 0 10 0 Collected by Miss Mary Haward
Master Barton ~ 0 4 0 Card ~ 0 6 6
Miss S. Barton......... 0 6 0 Collected by Miss Martha Haward
Mr. Francis ~ .. 0 5 0 Card............ ~ 0 5 0
A Friend........... .. 0 4 0 - Collectedby Mrs. and Miss
Mrs. Harvey .... .. 0 5 0 S. Hintob
Mr. How~ .. 0 10 0 Mrs. Cuthbertson...... 1 0 0
Mrs. How ~ .. 0 10 0 A Friend.................. 0 4 0
Mrs. Irons ~ .. 0 4 g A Friend............ ~ 0 3 0
Mr.Major~ - ~ 2 Mr. Hinton ~ ~ 0 0
G
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i. d. s. d. . d. t. d.
Mrs. Hinton 0 7 0 Preece, Mr 0 4 4
Miss Hinton 0 4 0 Steward, S 0 1 0
Miss S. Hinton 0 4 0 Squibb, Mr 0 10
Mr. H. Hinton 0 4 0 Thomas, Mr.. 0 4 4
Mr. W. Hinton 0 3 0 Wall. Mr. and Friend 0 6 0
Mr. Hudleston 0 2 6 Walterson, Mr 0 3 0
Mrs. Merrey 0 10 6 Williams, Mr. Mars-
Mrs. Plimmer 0 3 0 ton 0 10 0
Card 0 116 5 2*8
3 19 6 New Year's Cards, viz. :
Collected by Miss Haworth 0 46 Bearwood, Mr. Lewis 0 8 6
Collected by Mrs. Langford Broxwood 0 11 0
Mr. Langford 0 10 6 Dilwyn, Mr. Thomas 0 18
Mrs. Langford 0 10 6 Dorston Chapel 1 1 4
Card 1 8 6 Eardisland. Mr. Lewis 0 5 0
2 9 6 Hereford, Miss Abley 10 0
Collected by Miss Pratt Hardwick, Miss Wat-
Mr. Armsby 110 kins 0 5 6
Mr. Hudleston 0 5 0 Kingsland, Mrs. Yapp 16 6
Miss Pratt 0 6 1 Do. Mr. Lewis, in
Rev. W. Spencer 0 10 6 cluding a Donation
Mrs. Spencer...- 0 10 6 of 10. from Mr. G. 1 0 0
2 13 1 Do. Mrs. Crump 0 14 6
Collected by Mrs. Stoakes Do. Mrs. Yapp, Mill 0 2 6
A Friend 0 4 4 Leominster, Mrs. Ab
Miss Furley 0 2 6 ley 0 7 6
Miss M. J. Haward... 0 4 0 Marston, Mr. Lewis... 12 6
Mrs. Stoakes 0 6 0 Monkland 0 6 3
Miss M. J. Stoakes ... 0 10 Pembridge, Miss
Donations by Friends 1 17 7 Wynde 0 9 6
2 15 5 Do., Mr. R. Parker... 0 4 0
Interest, per Treasurer 0 6 6 Shobdon, Mr. J. Oven 0 10 3
Do., Mr. W. Oven ... 0 8 0
31 13 10 Do. Mrs. Maund 0 6 0
Less expenses 16 0 Do., Mrs. Cox 0 10
Upper Hill, Mr. Lewis 0 5 7
30 7 10 Do., Miss Munn 0 4 6
Per Rev. J. Spencer, 11 1 7
Holloway, for Widow Collections
Ball- Bush Bank 0 8 0
Mr. Haward, Hollo- Broxwood 0 10 0
way 0 10 0 Dorston Anniversary,
Mr. Evans, do 0 10 0 deducting expenses 10 9 0
1 0 0 Pembridge 3 19 7
Pembridge Auxiliary, 15 7 1
Herefordshire ; Rev. Robert-stTeet Chapel,
Thomas Lewis. Mis Grosvenor-square,
sionary; Mr. Wynde, Rev. W. B. Leach :
Treasurer : Ladies' Association for Charitable
Remitted 35 7 0 purposes 20 0 0
Rent of cottage, &c... 10 0 0 Collected by Mrs. Leach
45 7 0 Mr. Atfleld 1 1 0
Subscriptions, &c. Master Bulpit 0 6 0
George Yapp, Esq. ... 110 Mr. Cullum D 5 0 0
Collected by Misses Wynde, Mr. Gannell 0 5 0
viz. : Mr. Kolbe and Family 0 10 0
Abley, Miss 0 5 0 Rev. W. B. Leach ... 110
Davis, Mr 0 4 4 Mr. Reading 10 0
Powell, Mr 0 4 4 Mr. Sprague 0 10 0
Rudd, Mrs 0 2 0 Mr. Stephenson 0 4 0
Wynde, 0 5 0 Mr. Toussaint 1 1 0
Wynde, Miss C 0 5 0 Mr. T. B.Way 1 1 0
Wynde, Miss A 0 7 0 11 19 0
1 12 8 Collected by Miss Biggs
Collected by Miss Abley Mrs. Biggs 0 5 0
Chandler, Miss 0 4 0 Miss Biggs 0 7 0
Evans, Mrs 0 4 0 Mrs. Caddie 0 4 4
Mortimer, Mr 0 10 0 Miss Gard 0 2 6
Townsend, Mr 0 4 0 Mrs. Fickson 0 7 0
1 2 0 1 5 10
Collected by Mr. Lewis Collected by Miss Rocket
Clergyman, A 0 10 0 Mr. Kidd, Sen 1 1 0
Compton, Mr 0 8 0 Mr. Wilkinson 1 1 0
Davis, Mr 0 4 0 Mr. Wright 10 0
Davis, Miss 0 4 0 Mr. Knox 0 10 0
Friend, A 0 10 0 Mrs. Cooper 0 10 0
Griffiths, Mr 0 4 0 Mrs. Stevens 0 10 0
Griffiths, Mrs 0 4 0 Mrs. Read 0 10 0
Haines, Mrs 0 4 0 Miss Dutson 0 5 0
Lewis, Mrs 0 10 0 Mr. Bateman 0 5 0
Oven, Mr. John 0 8 0 Mr. Merington 0 5 0
Oven, Mr. W 0 6 0 Mr. Butterfield 0 5 0
Powell, W 0 1 0 Mr. Cox 0 2 6
 fur May, 1839. 83
s. d. t. d. i. d. , i. d.
Mr. Cooper 0 5 0 Less Expenses 1 2 0
6 9 6
Collected by Miss A. Hanks- 70 17 8
Master Young 0 10 0
Mrs. Waine 0 5 0 Totil paid since 1828 .... 835 1 4
Mrs. Sutton 0 5 0 B. Hanbury, Esq., per New Year's
Mrs. Frampton 0 5 0 Gift Cards, collected by Miss
Miss Read 0 5 0 Hanbury 4 10 6
Master Curtis 0 5 0 Rev. E. Mannering, Ho
Mrs. Hanks 0 5 0 lywell Mount, perNew
Miss A. E. Hanks ... 0 4 4 Year's Gift Cards-
Miss M. A. Hanks ... 0 4 0 Collected by
Mrs. Hulbert 0 5 0 Mrs. Alexander 10 0
. 2 13 4 Mrs. Walker 1 1 0
Teachers and Children of the Ro Mrs. Perry 0 9 0
bert-street Sunday School, by Mrs. Frodsham 0 10 0
Mrs. E. Hanks 5 0 0 Mrs. Hudswell 10 0
Farm-street Sunday School, by Mrs. Cross 0 8 0
Mrs. Curtis 0 14 0 Mr. Edward Stilwell 1 4 0
Mr. W. Roberts's Home Mission Mr. Chivers 0 5 0
ary Box 1 2 6 5 17 0
New Year's Gift Cards, by Mrs. May 0 5 6
Miss Winter 0 11 0
Master F. and Miss 6 2 6
M. Hart 0 8 0 Shrewsbury Auxiliary Society, Trea
Misses S. and M., and surer, Rev. Thomas Weaver ; Se
Master Roberts .... 13 2 cretary, Mr. Thomas Pidduck :
Miss M. Meares 10 6 Blunt, Mr 1 0 0
Miss J. A. Baker 0 5 3 Brisbourne, Mr 0 10 0
Miss S. Hall 0 5 0 Cook, W. Esq., Liver
Miss M. Higgs 0 3 10 pool D 2 0 0
Miss B. Clough 0 7 0 Cook, The Misses A.
Master J. Way 0 9 0 andE 1 1 0
Miss Ford 1 10 0 Corfield, Mr. T 0 10 0
Master Newling 0 9 0 Crane, Mr 0 10 0
Master R. Way 0 5 1 Davies, Mr 110
Master T. O. Ball .... 0 9 0 Dore, Mrs 0 10 6
Miss M. A. Hanks ... 3 4 0 Eddows, Mrs 0 10 0
Miss Susan Smith ... 0 6 6 France, Mr., Plealey 110
Master W. Eyland ... 0 7 0 Friend, A, by Rev.
Master R. Cole 0 4 6 Thomas Weaver ... 10 0
Miss Cowens 0 17 6 Jones, Mr. Lewis 0 10 6
Master Bridgwater ... 0 5 0 Jones, Mr. Spencer,
Miss Bridgwater 0 5 0 Liverpool 0 10 6
Miss J. Moodey 0 6 0 Lewin, Mr 110
Miss E. Minchin 0 3 0 Nealor, Mr., Mins-
Miss A. M. Ross 0 16 6 terley 1 1 0
MissCaddell 1 9 6 Pidduck, Mr 0 10 6
Master Thorn 0 8 8 Pidgeon, Mr 0 10 6
Miss Thorn 0 5 10 Ward, Miss 0 10 6
Master Hill 0 9 0 Weaver, Rev. Thos.... 1 1 0
Miss and Master Williams, Sir J. B.,
Banks 0 8 0 LL.D., F.S.A 1 10
Miss Rudd 0 5 6 Collected by
Miss F. Wrighton ... 0 8 0 Miss Barron 10 2
Miss A. Stevens 0 17 6 Miss Cook 1 11 0
Miss M. Chubb 0 15 0 Miss Eddowes 1 11 0
Master Toussaint 0 7 0 Miss S. Edwards 1 0 0
Master Shipley 0 4 0 Mr. S. L. Lewin 2 17 8
Master Newell 0 6 0 Miss Weaver 2 3 S
Misses S. and A. Gib- New Year's Gift Cards
lett 1 2 6 by Misses H. and E.
Mrs. Page 1 1 6 Gray 1 6 0
Isabella Money 0 6 6 Wem : collected by
22 15 6 Miss Ann Deakin 1 18 6
ABSTRACT. Collected by Mrs. Lee
Ladies' Association 20 0 0 Subscriptions:. 3 18 7
Collected by- New Year's Gift Cards 0 12 6
Mrs. Leach 11 19 0 Mr. Snape's, do 0 4 0
Miss Biggs 1 5 10 4 15 1
Miss Rocket 6 9 6 Deduct for Magazines... 0 2 0
Miss M. A. Hanks ... 2 13 4
Teachers and Child 4 13 I
ren of R. S. Sun
day School, by Mrs.
E. Hanks 5 0 0 34 10 7
Farm-street, do., by Mrs. Harriss, Clapham-road D 1 0 0
Mrs. Curtis 0 14 0 Rev. John Hooper, Christian Mal-
Mr. W. Roberts's Mis ford, Wilts, for the year ending
sionary Box 12 6 at Lady Day, 1839, viz. :
New Year's Gift Cards 22 15 6 Seat Rents and Subscrip
71 19 8 tions at Christian Mai-
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s. d. s. d. . d.
I 18
s. d.
4
ford, including a dona Per Miss Smith
tion of 1 from W. V.,
Esq 10 1 5 15 9 O
Collections at Goat- Deduct Magazines 2 0 0
acre 2 0 1
12 1 6 Money Paid in 13 9
Deduct for sundry School ex Particulars of the above Cards.
penses M 0 10 6 Ladies.
Miss Ashton 0
11 11 0 Miss Flint v... 0
New Year's Gift Cards : Miss Lawrence 0
Collected by Miss Reid 0
Mrs. Pearse, Langley 0 17 6 Miss Ball 0
Miss Salter, do 0 10 4 Miss Taylor 0
Mist Selman, do 0 5 0 Miss Waugh 0
J. C. Hooper, Chris Miss Wright 0
tian Malford 0 12 6 Miss Cullen 0
Mr. Ashe, do 0 5 0 Miss Clayton 0
Rhoda Moore, do 0 2 2 Miss Watson 0
Eliza Read, Goat-acre 0 8 2 Miss Wood 0
Miss Fry, do 0 6 0 Miss Hodge 0 11
Mrs. Brien, do 0 6 0 3 4 1
Luke Eatell, do 0 1 0 Gentlemen.
Mrs. Jesse Hayward, Mr. Morish 0
Seagry 0 11 0 Mr. Preston 0
Miss Hayward, Sutton 0 6 6 Mr. Annis 0
Mr. Simmons, Kings Mr. Taylor 0
ton, St. Michaels ... 0 5 0 Mr. Price 0
Miss Jones, Stratton 0 11 6 Mr. Carrard 0
Miss Bishop, Chris Mr. Thornley 0
tian Malford 0 2 9 Mr. Brain 0
Miss Fry, Corstan 0 10 0 Mr. Hale..
Miss Sealy, &c 0 10 0 Mr. Simmons..
From Friends at Chip Mr. Bond
penham, for Chris 2 2 6
tian Malford Station, Per Miss Smith
per Rev. B. Rees: Mr. Hitchcock O 10
Mrs. Bayliffe 0 6 0 Mrs. Hitchcock 0 10
Miss Mills 0 8 6 Master Hitchcock ... 0 4
Miss Hull 0 4 0 Miss Hitchcock 0 4
Miss Elliott 0 5 1 Miss Smith 0 4
Mrs. Reaves 0 6 0 Mr. Hooper 0 1
Miss Millmot 0 11 9 Master W. Hitchcock 0 4
8 II 9 1 IS 4
Jewin Chapel Auxiliary Home Mis
sionary Society, per Rev. Thomas
Rev. D. E. Ford, Lymington, Wood ; Mr. Circuit, Treasurer ;
Hants: Mr. Mountstephen, Secretary.
New Year's Gift Cards, &c. : Mrs. Circuit 2 0 0
Collected by Mrs. Lund 2 7 6
Mursell 1 Mrs. Leavers 2 6 6
New Year's Gift Card- Mrs. Hugman 0 16 6
Miss Wills 0 9 6 Mrs. King 0 13 6
Miss Burford 0 4 5 Mrs. Child 0 5 0
Miss Wickenden 0 4 0 Mrs. Lamb 0 7 0.
Miss Tootner 0 6 6 Miss E. Allen 1 1 0
Miss Mathews 0 3 6 Mr. Dunn 0 5 0
Miss Dinsmick 0 3 11 Mr. Long 0 3 9
Master Head 0 4 2 Mr. Waller 0 3 2
Master Burford 0 3 3 10 8 II
Master Baskett 0 2 10 Little Chapel-street, Soho, Auxi
liary, Rev. John Robinson, Pre
sident ; Mr. Glover, Treasurer;
Mr. S. Vernon, Secretary
Orange-street Chapel Sunday-school Rev. J. Robinson
Auxiliary. Secretary, Mr. J. D. Mr. Brooke
Renton ; Collectors, Misses Cul- Mr. Evans
len and Smith : Mrs. Bradshaw
1838. Mr. Thurgood
Midsummer collection 2 4 2 Mr. C. J.Webb
Michaelmas do 1 19 10 Mrs. C. J. Webb
Christmas do 2 0 lOi C. and T.Webb
1839. Conrade Webb
Lady Day do 1 16 8 Brown Webb
Mr. Simpson
New Year's Gift Cards 3 4 1 Miss Kipping
.Do do 2 2 6 Mr. Reid
Mrs. Duffield 0
1837. The Misses Clarke ... 0
Missionary Boxes 0 1 3 Mrs. Kynwin 0 10
1838, Mrs. Tooke o 10
Missionary Boxes ... 0 1 2\ Miss Tooke 0 10
Mrs. Vernon 0 10
 for May, 1839. S.-i

s. d. i. d. s. d.
Mis Sheppard 0 10 6 Mrs. Hardcastle 0 3 5
Mr. Lawsuit 0 10 0 Mrs. Humphrey 0 3 3
Mr. G. T. Thompson 0 10 0 Mrs. Hussey 0 4 3
Mr. Airfield 0 10 0 Mrs. Mann 0 4 4
Mr. Child 0 10 0 Mr. Fry 0 10 0
Mrs. Edridge 0 10 0 Mrs. Nixon D 0 10 0
Mr. Glover 0 10 6 S. Alsop 0 6 0
Mr. Godbold 0 10 0 Mr. T. Gorbell 0 6 0
Mr. Heath 0 10 0 Miss Gorbell 0 4 0
Mr. Smith 0 10 0 Miss Spriggs 0 4 0
Mr. Gibson 0 10 0 Mrs. Caldwell 0 4 0
Mr. Frost 0 10 0 Mr. Cockshot 0 5 0
Mrs. S., Regent's-park 0 10 6 Mr. Jones 0 5 0
Miss Johnson 0 10 6 Mrs. Holdon 0 4 0
Mrs. Glasscock 0 10 6 Mrs. Humphrey 0 4 0
Mr. Peake 0 10 6 Miss Humphrey 0 4 0
Mr. Starkie 0 10 0 Mrs. Grant 0 5 0
Miss Starkie 0 10 0 Mrs. Keighley 0 2 0
Mr. Hudson 0 10 6 Miss Grant 0 4 0
Mr. Lj-ng 0 10 0 A FriendS 0 4 0
Mr. Cleveland 0 10 6 Mrs. Todd 0 4 0
Subscriptions under H. Trebble 0 4 0
104 2 8 2 Mrs. Ellis 0 1 3
30 3 8 Mrs. Purnell 0 1 3
Abstract. Female FriendT. ... 0 10
Collected by Friend 0 1 0
Mrs. C.J. Webb 16 8 6 Mr. Jeffries 0 0 1
Mrs. J. Vernon 9 6 4 22 13 8
Miss Godbold 4 8 10 Magazines sold by Mrs.
M.J. Oliver 0 IT 6
Wycliffe Chapel, Rev. A. Reed, New Year's Gift Cards
if. If., collected during the year by Mrs. M. J. Oliver,
ending 25th March, 1839, by M. viz. :
J. Oliver. Mrs. J. Anslow 0 3 0
Annual Subscriptions Mrs. Aveling 10 0
Miss Ambrose 0 8 0 Miss M. A. Burnal... 0 5 0
Mrs. Anderton 0 4 0 Miss Byrne 0 10 0
Mrs. Arching 0 10 0 Mrs. Collins 0 15 0
Mrs. Barsat 0 6 0 Mrs. Dobinson 15 0
Mr. Becheno 0 2 0 Mrs. Downing 0 1 6
Mr. Bird 0 8 0 Miss Dexter 0 3 0
Mrs. Campbell 0 6 0 Miss Ella 0 7 4
Mis. Collins 0 8 0 Miss Edwards 0 8 0
Mrs. Crellin 0 10 0 Miss S. T. Edwards... 0 7 6
Mrs. Dawson 0 4 0 Miss Farmer 0 18 6
Mr. Dobinson 2 10 0 Miss M. Farmer 0 13 0
Mrs. Dobinson 0 5 0 Miss Felgate 0 17 0
Mrs. East 0 4 4 Mrs. Gammon 0 8 0
Mr. Folgate 0 10 0 Mrs. Gilmour 0 5 0
Mr. Frazer 0 10 0 Miss Grant 0 5 0
Mrs. Gilmour 0 8 0 Miss Groundwater ... 0 3 6
Mr. Greig 0 6 0 Mrs. Greig 0 5 6
Mrs. Greig 0 4 0 Miss Jarvis 0 5 0
Mrs. J. Greig 0 6 0 Miss Jolly 0 18 0
Miss Groundwater ... 0 4 4 Miss Lawrence 0 15 0
Mr. Hart 1 0 0 Miss Mathew 0 11 0
Miss Harper 0 6 0 Miss Morris I 6 6
Mr. Hubbock 0 10 0 Mr. Mawby 0 6 0
Mrs. Hutchinson 0 4 0 Miss Plumbe 1 1 0
Mrs. Jarvis 0 10 0 Mr. Baines 0 5 6
Mrs. Mawby 0 4 0 Mr. H. Smithson 1 0 0
Mrs. Mitson 0 6 0 Mrs. Trebble 0 7 0
Miss Murdock 0 10 8 Master Trebble 0 6 0
Mrs. Nixon 0 10 0 Master H. Vane 0 IS 0
Mrs. M. J. Oliver 0 10 0 Miss Wheeler 0 4 6
Mrs. J. Oliver 0 4 4 Miss J. R. Winchester 0 7 6
Mr. J. Oliver 0 4 4 Miss C. Winchester... 0 7 0
Mr. Raines 0 5 0 J. G. Fry, Esq 1 0 0
Mr. Reeves 0 8 8 R. S. Fry, Esq 1 0 0
Mrs. Salmon 0 4 4 Mr. John Tait 0 10 0
Mrs. Shepherd 0 4 0 Mr. John Tait 0 10 0
Mrs. Shotter 0 5 0 20 14 4
Miss Smith 0 4 4 Annual Subscriptions 22 13 8
Mrs. Trevett 0 4 4 Magazines 0 17 6
Miss Welch 0 4 0
Mrs. Wilcox 0 4 0 Total 44 5 6
Mr. Winchester 0 8 0 Miss Tustian, per New Year's Gift
Miss A. M. Burnal ... 0 4 4 Card 0 17 6
MissBealt 0 2 4 Thomas Livesey, Esq., per Mrs.
Mrs. Burgess 0 4 4 Livesey's Missionary Box 1 12 6
Miss Caldwell 0 4 0 Mr. Livesey, card 0 10
A Friend 0 2 6 Betsy Johnson, Dalston,
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liary, viz. :
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Mrs. Fletcher....... .. 1 0 0
Mr.Calvert ~ 010 0
Master Fletcher ~ 0 5 0
Mr.Bowley ~ . 012 0
Mrs. Prior ~ .. 1 l 0
Mr. Pnor` ~ 1 I 0
Mrs. Meadows, Chelsea ~
Claremont Auxiliary, Rev. John
Blackburn, President; Mr. Bol
len, Treasurer; Mr. R. Back
house, Secretary.
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Mr. Harely..... . 2 1 0
Mr. Smith ~ .. 1 0 0
Mr.Seal~ . 1 18 0
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sociation. Rev. A. Reid, Secre
tary; Mr. Edward Charlton,
Treasurer.
Easington-lane, Rev. J. Anderson,
Seat-rents, Collections, &c. ~
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A. Reid
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Do..........do. Miss J.
Humble~ 014 0
Do..........do. Mr. Jas.
Wilson..................... 0 8 0
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Do..........do. Mr. G.
Sturrock~ 0 3 2
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Master Maickley ~ 0 6 1
A. Laidlaw........... . 0 8 8
Robert Best ~ 0 2 2
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Sunday School Bag ~ 1 0 0
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H. Douglass :
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Miss Calvert ~ 0170
Miss H. Sutbust ~ 080
Mrs. Appby ~ 10 0
Mrs.Westgarth ~ 0 7 6
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Munro :
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Durham, Ramwell-gate Chapel,
Rev. T. Porsaith :
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Miss Margaret Wal
low ~ 018 6
Miss Elizabeth Wal
low ~ 010 0
Mrs. 0rmsby............ 0 6 6
Miss Moore ~ ~ 0 120
590 Mildred Moore ~ 0 7 6
026' MissJackson............ 012 0
Miss Jane Dixon ~ 0 4 6
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Miss Elizabeth Rid
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9 2 Morpeth, Rev. W. Foggatt :
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Miss Watson ~ -...~ 1 4 0
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2 3 Miss Oliver ~ 0 13 6
Miss Grahamsby~ 0 12 6
43 19 Miss Harcup ~ 0 8 6
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North Shields, St. And.\'ews Cha
pel, Rev. A. Jack :
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Sunderland, Bethel Chapel, Rev.
J. W. Richardson :
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Miss Robinson~ 0 2 6
388 Miss Corbitt ...... ... 0 9 6
Miss Hedby ~ 0 5 4
William Davison ~ 0 7 0
012 Miss Peacock............ 0 9 0
Mrs. Sorrd~ ~ 0 9 3
Miss Tongs............... 0 3 1
Miss White.............. 0 4- 8
Miss D.Longstafl`...... 0 3 6
Miss E.Bygate......... 0 2 0
Miss Hall ~ ~ 010 3
Mrs. Morgan............ 0 10 0
Miss Preston............ 0 4 3
217 Juvenile Ladies'Work
ing Society ~ 10 0 0
310 14 10 4
Howden Pans, Rev. Robert Cald
wellz
Public Collection ~ 1 10 9
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Miss Bell.................. O 10 0
Miss Blackwel1......... 0 7 0
Miss Caldwell ~ 1 8 0
Miss Davidson ~ 1 5 0
47U Mr. Edward Elliott ~ 0 10 0
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Miss Ferguson ~ 0 7 7
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Cash Barnard, Mr 0 10 0
Easington-lane 38 8 0 Barnard, Mr. J 0 10 0
Newcastle, Postern Beattie, Mr. W 1 1 0
Chapel 3 10 4 Bedward, Mr 0 10 0
Newcastle, St. James's Bidgood, Mr. and Mrs.
Chapel 4 7 11 A. M 3 5 0
Durham, Claypath, do. 25 6 0 Bidgood, Mr. H 1 1 0
Durham, Ramwell- Bidgood, Mrs. H 1 1 0
gate, do. .- 3 18 9 Bishop, Mrs 10 0
Bishop Auckland 0 11 6 Bonnin, Mr 0 10 0
Hexham 1 13 0 Bramwell, Mrs 0 10 0
Gateshead 0 6 0 Bramwell, Miss 0 10 0
Morpeth 5 16 9 Bush, Mr. J 0 12 0
North Shields, St. An Canning, Mr 110
drew's 7 0 4 Carter, Mr 0 10 0
Sunderland, Bethel ... 14 10 4 Channon, Mr 0 10 0
Howden Pans 5 10 9 Channon, Mr. T 0 10 0
Felling 3 2 1 Chinnock, Mrs 0 10 0
114 1 9 Chinnock, Mr 0 10 0
Mr.T. F. Osborne, Tewksbury, per Clifford, Mr 0 10 0
New Year's Gift Cards : Collins, Mr. W 0 10 0
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Mr. P. Osborne 1 10 0 Cooke, Mr 1 O o
Miss Barnes 12 0 Cooper, Mr 10 0
T. F. Osborne 0 11 3 Cutting, Mr 0 10 0
Win. Osborne, Ox Cutting, Mrs 0 10 0
ford 0 11 3 Dalton, Mr 1 0 0
Miss Osborne 0 10 6 Daltou, Mr 0 10 0
Miss F. Osborne 0 10 0 Davies, Mr 10 0
Miss E. A. Osborne... 0 16 6 Davies, Mr. W 0 10 0
Mr. Richards 0 7 0 Davis, Mrs. S 0 10 0
Miss Emma Smith ... 0 7 1 Draper, Mr 0 10 (I
Miss Sophia Ireland... 0 6 0 Durant, Mr 0 10 0
Miss A. Beesley OSS Evans, Mr. J 0 10 0
Master T. Knight 0 4 0 Flint, Mr 0 10 0
7 0 10 Griffiths, Mrs 0 10 0
Mr. Canning's Donation for the Hagger, Mr 0 10 0
Widow Ball 1 0 0 Hagger, Miss 0 10 0
Miss Penny, Dartford, Hart, Mrs 1 1 0
Kent, per Collecting Hemans, Mr 0 12 0
Card by her 0 11 9 Hickling, Mr U 10 0
lowfield-street Sunday- Hill, Mr 0 10 0
school 0 12 6 Hobson, Mr 0 10 0
1 4 3 Hobson, Mr. T 0 10 0
Mrs. Shreeve, 23, New Bridge- Hope, Mr 1 0 0
street, Blackfriars, per Mission- Hopkinson, Mr 0 10 0
aryBox 0 10 0 Hoppe, Miss 0 10 0
Miss Ainsley, Forest Lodge, Snares- Howse, Mr 0 10 0
brook, a Subscription to Christ Howse, Mrs 0 10 0
mas 110 Huntsman, Mrs 10 0
Miss Mary Ainsley, do 110 Ince, Mr. and Family 110
Gate-street Auxiliary, per Mrs. Isaac, Mr 1 1 0
Perkins : James, Mrs 10 0
Mr. Smith 0 10 0 Kennerley, Mr 10 0
Mr. Hill 0 5 0 Klos, Mrs 1 0 0
Joseph Frodin and Leonard, Mrs 0 10 6
John Smith, Thos. Longstaff, Mr 0 10 0
and John Eates. Longstaff, Mrs 0 10 0
Mr. Payne and Fa Lowell, Mr 0 10 0
mily 4 0 0 Marks, Mr 1 0 0
Mrs. Hagger 0 10 0 Marks, Mrs 0 10 0
Mr. Jones 0 5 0 May, Mr 0 10 0
Magazines 0 6 0 Morison, Mr. J 0 10 0
5 16 0 Mudie, Mr. C 0 10 0
Mrs. Saubergue, Annual Subscrip Naylor, Mr. J 0 10 0
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Mrs. Wills, Dalston, do. to Lady Newton, Mr 0 10 0
Day 0 10 0 Nock, Mrs 0 10 0
Rev. J. Tippett's, Gravesend, Kent, Nock, Miss 0 10 0
collected 6 110 Odell, Mr 0 10 0
Rev. Mr. Pinell, Mortimer, Berks, Pakenham, Mrs 0 10 0
and Friends, per Rev. Mr. Legg 6 2 0 Pamphilon, Mrs 0 10 0
Mrs. Steel, per produce ofher H.M. Parker, Mr 0 10 0
Box 0 11 2 Peake, Mrs 0 10 0
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Rev. G. Evans 0 10 0 Poulson, Mr 0 10 0
Craven Chapel, Ladies' Auxiliary : Ralph, Mrs 0 10 0
President, Mrs. Leifchild ; Riderford, Miss 0 12 0
Treasurer, Mrs. A. M. Bidgood; Robarts, Mr 0 10 6
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Sellman, Mr 10 0 Critchley, Miss 1 12 2
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Sheppard, Mrs 0 10 0 Eggbrecht, Miss 21 8 10
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Sneezum, Mr 0 10 0 Florence, Miss 0 7 0
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South, Mr 0 10 0 Frazer, Miss 2 5 1
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Swaine, Mrs 0 10 0 Harper, Miss 1 15 5
Sweetland, Mrs 10 0 Hayes, Miss 2 10 0
Thomas, Miss 0 10 0 Holmes, Miss 0 12 4
Thompson, Mr. B 0 JO 0 Howse, Miss 3 8 11
Thompson, Mr 0 10 0 Hunt, Mis; 2 8 6
Turner, Mr 1 1 0 Johnson, Miss 3 18 5
Wheeler, Mr 0 10 0 Lecand, Mrs 19 4
Wilkins, Mr 0 10 0 Mudie, Miss 0 1 6
Wilks, Mr 0 10 0 Rutledge, Miss 7 19 3
Wilson, Mr. G 1 I 0 Shepperson, Mrs 5 10 11
Wright, Mr. G. P 0 10 0 Shrimpton, Mrs. H.... 4 17 6
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10s. each 71 19 11 Young, Mrs 2 7 6
142 13 New Year's Gift Cards 23 16 0
Donations 1 11 169 II 2
Missionary Boxes 2 0 Sermon 43 12 0
New Year's Gift Cards 23 16
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The Directors beg to thank the Editors of the " Child's Own Book," for 5000
numbers of that elegant and useful little work.
They also thank Miss Tustian for two Bibles and four Testaments.
And also Mr. John Moginie, for a parcel of books.
Likewise Mr. Baggs, for some Magazines.
Received a lot of old books from Stepney.
The receipt of twelve shillings, as a Donation from Mrs. Dyke, Union-
terrace Lower Edmonton, for the Home Missionary Dorcas Society, is respectfuly
acknowledged. 3

NOTICE.
The Annual Meeting of " The Protestant Society for the Protec
tion of Religious Liberty," will be held at the London Tavern,
Bishopsgate-street, on Saturday, May 11, at Eleven o'clock pre
cisely.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex will preside.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Bolt-court, London.

 THE

fronts Mi&&ionav% JHaflajine,

JUNE, 1839.

THE TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY

OF THE

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

THE ANNIVERSARY SERMON

Was preached at the Rev. John Robinson's Chapel, Wardour-
street, Soho, by the Rev. Thomas Raffles, LLD., DD. ; from
Jerem. xxxi. 34, " And they shall teach no more every man his
neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord : for
they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of
them, saith the Loud." The text was most impressively illustrated, in
reference to the importance and operations of the Home Missionary
Society. The cause of Home Missions was pleaded with unusual
energy, and the varied and extensive services and claims of the
Society, stated with great perspicuity. (See an Extract from the
Sermon, page 101.)

THE ANNUAL MEETING

Was held at Exeter Hall, on Tuesday Evening, May 14, 1839.
Thomas Thompson, Esq., Treasurer, in the Chair.
The Rev. George Evans gave out the 67th Psalm,
'' Shine mighty God, on Britain shine.
With beams of heavenly grace," &e.
which was sung by the assembly.

The Rev. Charles Hyatt, Sen., implored the Divine blessing.

The CHAIRMAN then rose and said, we appear before you this evening
under somewhat of the feeling which is recorded of the excellent, late
venerable John Wesley, who, when near the close of his life, one Sunday
morning, went up into the pulpit of the City-road Chapel, and reviewing the
last fifty years of his lifethe moral condition of the country, its want of
Christian instruction, when he began his benevolent career, the state of the
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various pulpits of the Establishment, and of our Dissenting brethren, who

had fallen into a state of apathy and indifference to the spiritual welfare of
the community ; and what God had been pleased to accomplish by his labo
rious efforts, together with those of his beloved friend George Whitefield
when he looked at Great Britain, Ireland, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of
Man, Canada, America, the Leeward Islands, and other parts of the world,
instead of giving put the hymn, which it was his custom to do, stood for ten
minutes full of thought, and then gave out,
" Come, let us join our friends above,
Who have obtained the prize," &c.
We this evening, in reviewing the past history of this Society, feel in a mea
sure as he felt. We look hack at what God has been pleased to accomplish
by the aeency of the Home Missionary Society for twenty years. We bless
him for the example which he has permitted us to set to the Christian church.
During that period county associations throughout the land have laboured
more diligently than before ; the Christian Instruction Society in a great
measure owed its origin to the example of this Institution; the District Vi
siting Society followed in ils train the influence of these Societies prepared
the way for the establishment of the City Mission, and after that the Pas
toral-aid Society. The latter societies are indebted in a great measure to
the excellent letter of that distinguished ornament of the Established Church,
the honourable and reverend Baptist Noel, for the support which they re
ceive from the Christian public. And when we look at what God is doing by
the agency of all these societies, and perceive that he is giving his own word
free course, and permitting it to run, and be glorified in this country, and
know that during the history of this Society many a happy spirit has entered
heaven through its instrumentality, and that many a peasant of our land has
been brought by its means to a knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus; shall
we not resolve to devote ourselves with increased energy to his service an:l
glory. We know not what is included in thrones, and dominions, and prin
cipalities, and powers ; but this we know, that whenever a spirit is awakened
by Divine grace to a sense of its sinfulness to repentance for its transgres
sions, to application to the blood of atonement, and the love of the Saviour
becomes implanted in the heart ; there is a cessation from other employ
ments in heaven, and there is joy in the presence of God, over that one
sinner that repenteth. If we know that, and if we know from the history of
our Society that God has blessed it to the awakening of multitudes ; and that
now it has kindred Institutions labouring with it for the welfare of the realm,
we ought to feel that we are met to thank God for the past, and to trust him
for the future. May I not on this occasion call upon you to consider, whei
ther we are not individually bound as friends of the Saviour, friends of our
country, and of the world, to do more during the ensuing, than we have ever
done during any preceding year. Great have been the changes which have,
taken place during the last twenty years. When our devoted Missionaries
now go to distant lands, there is no bristling bayonet to prevent their land
ing, no poisoned arrow ready to be shot at them, no tomahawks, or scalping-
knives to deprive them of life. Our George Bennetts may now go without
having their shoulders examined, to see whether they are fit to be eaten by
the cannibals of New Zealand. And why? Because the Church Missionaries
have been there. The world is now open before us, and from all parts the
cry is heard, " Come over and help ns." What is the present state of our
Missionary Societies 1 Our Wesleyan brethren will tell you that their 80,0007.
per annum does not meet their expenditure j that their outlay has exceeded
00,000/. Our Church Missionary Society will tell you, that they have re
ceived 73,000/., and spent 91,000/. Onr London Missionary Society have
received 65,0(10/., and expended 75,000/., and they now say that they must
have 100,000/. per annum. But I ask you, how are we to meet the wants of
a perishing world, but by devoting our best energies to the welfare of our
own land. We shall never be able to raise means far supporting onr Mis
sionaries abroad, unless we labour more diligently among our own country
men. I will call your attention to a subject to which I have never before
entered, to direct jour notice. When we look at the misdirectiou of the
human mind, at the inadequacy of our exertions to meet the spiritual wants
of our countrymen, and at the efforts made by the enemy at our gates, to
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injure the best interests of our fellow-immortals, it is a loud call to us to be
up and doing. I am not alarmed at tlie aspect of the times, I rather rejoice
that the enemy should appear before us, than remain as he has done for the
last twenty years in a measure unknown. But it would appear, that infidels
are labouring more in the 19th century, than the Christian church. We were
told yesterday that our Home Missionary brethren bad circulated 220,000
tracts, but infidels have circulated more than a million and a half of tracts in
London. In the country the Bible has been burned and roasted ; and infidel
clubs have been formed, raising 4000/. per annum for disseminating fheir
pestiferous doctrines. It is, therefore, high time that we should awake. Our
esteemed friend, Dr. Raffles, will join me in calling your attention to tlie
manufacturing districts of the land. They have been too much neglected.
How easy it is to make the inhabitants acquainted with Christianity in an en
lightened country like ours, by the medium of the press. We ought to use
this agency more effectively than we have yet done. I hope that some Of
pur good men will take the press into their own hands, and not leave it to
infidels to guide tlie country to ruin. Christianity introduces civilization,
civilization commerce, and commerce universal freedom, equitable laws, and
peace throughout the world. Instead of leaving our manufacturing popula
tion to become the dupes of infidel demagogues, Roman Catholic priests, and
those who are teaching error from high places, let us bring them under the
influence of Christian instruction. Allow me to say, that although I
am thankful for the aid already rendered to this Society, yet I am not
contented with 7000Z. per annum. I ask, whether this is enough to contri
bute to this Home Missionary Society at a time when infidels and the friends
of the papacy are so zealous? Let me ask, in the name of the Prince of
Peace, that every Christian friend here will, from this moment, say as Dr.
Bogue did, in the year 1794, " Let all sects and parties be buried ; let bigotry
be interred ; and cursed, Iliad almost said, be he who raises bigotry from
the grave." Let our friends of the Establishment, as well as of Congrega
tional Churches, cherish the spirit of Scott, the commentator, who, when the
ship Duff was taken, called the committee of the Church Missionary Society
together, and raised 100?., which was sent to the London Missionary Society,
as a testimony of their sympathy. I should rejoice if each one here would
resolve to have nothing to do with the controversies of the day, but to devote
himself to the spread of the knowledge of the Gospel of Christ. Controversy
nnfits us for the work we have to do. If we act in this spirit the Lord will
encourage us by his smiles, and then we. shall have delightful Home Mission
ary meetings. It is not our duty, nor does it afford us pleasure, to make any
reflections on the pulpits of the Establishment. The case is very different
now from what it was in 1797, when that excellent man, John Newton, said
that there were only 4Q0 faithful clergymen in the Establishment. In the
year 1801 he wrote that they had 1000. But allowing, as I should like to do,
that one-half of the pulpits of the Establishment are occupied by faithfnl and
devoted men, 6000 still remain without the Gospel. Why should not the
friends of the Establishment resolve to-night that every village in the country
shall have a faithful minister of Jesus Christ. The Pastoral-Aid Society can
only direct its attention to those parishes where the incumbents make appli
cation for its assistance. Why not, then, the friends of the Establishment
lend their aid to the Home Missionary Society ; and let us have, in the com
ing year, at least 1000 Missionaries 1 It will be to the honour of the friends
of the Establishment to say, that if certain regulations of the Pastoral-Aid
Society prevent them from benefiting the community by its instrumentality,
they will lend their assistance to ns, that they will have the gratification of
supporting Missionaries in such and such places, with a Bible in one hand
and a Prayer-book in the other, so that the whole of the British empire may
he brought under the faithful preaching of the Gospel of Christ. Thus we
shall testify our love to our country ; and God, even our own God, will be
with us, and support, encourage, and bless us.
The Rev. E. A. DUNN then read an abstract of the Report, which con
tained a view of the several Home Missionary Stations, and many particulars
relative to the Society, as well as the following admonitory paragraph. "The
Directors report with deep and affectionate regret, the removal, by death, of
the Rev. William Henry, (late Corresponding Secretary,) after a protracted
and painful illness :also, the death of the Rev. Francis Moore, who was for
merly for many years one of the Secretaries ; and who had recently been ac
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tively employed in the affairs of the Society : also, the death of the Rev. J.
Ball, one of their devoted and long-tried Missionaries. Also, the death of
Mr. Richard Perkins, a liberal, and warm-hearted, and long continued friend
and supporter of the Society. The Directors desire to be solemnly affected
with these successive instances of mortality. Three of their friends named
above, were called to their rest and reward within the space of fifteen days.
The departure of Mr. Perkins and the Rev. F. Moore was most sudden and
unexpected : such events loudly admonish and call upou us promptly to work
while it is day, since, while we delay, thousands of immortal souls are passing
into eternity." The Report furnished a gratifying account of the success of
the Society's labours, but lamented the inadequacy of the funds to meet the
urgent demands for Missionaries from various parts of the country. It stated
that the munificent bequest of 40002. by Mr. Lloyd, was nearly exhausted,
and unless prompt aid was rendered, the Society would be unable to meet its
engagements. The Society had at present under its patronage one hundred
and ten agents, including ministers who were assisted with grants, to enable
them to extend their labours among the villages in their several districts,
These agents had above sixty thousand hearers, and were labouring among a
population of six hundred thousand, many of whom were yet unprovided with
evangelical instruction. There were also connected with the Stations 230
Sunday-schools, containing nearly 8,500 children, supplied by 540 gratuitous
teachers.
The CHAIRMAN then presented his accounts as Treasurer, from which it
appeared that the receipts of the Society during the past year amounted to
7,0092.; the expenditure to 6,6052. ; leaving a balance in hand of 1,3042. But
immediate engagements would more than absorb that amount.
The Rev. J. j. FREEMAN moved the adoption of the Report. He was
sure that the meeting would most cordially agree that the Report should be
adopted, if they judged of the excellence of the whole from the specimens
which had just been read. He was delighted by the reference made by the
Chairman to the many benevolent societies which bad arisen from this insti
tution : for he loved to trace the links by which Divine Providence connected
one great effort to do good with another. It was, however, not unimportant
to bear in mind that this Society originated in another, whose labours were
more especially directed to foreign efforts. The feeling arose, that while
attending to the best interests of the inhabitants of the dark and distant parts
of the earth, those of their countrymen at home ought not to be overlooked.
As one who had been engaged for some time in foreign service, he felt great
pleasure in being allowed the opportunity of offering a sentiment or two in
relation to Home Missionary exertions ; for where was the supply of foreign
missions to be obtained 1 Was it not at home? There was such an intimate
connexion between the prosperity of their churches at home, and the amount
of their efforts for the evangelization of the world, that were there no other
argument, that alone would be sufficient to induce him to support the Home
Missionary Society. Their esteemed chairman had alluded to a most import
ant subject, and one which he (Mr. F.) knew had been long before his mind
the duty of interesting the manufacturers of this country in foreign mis
sions. Wherever Christianity went it carried civilization in its train, and
wherever civilization went, it created a demand for the produce of more
civilised countries. He had seen that in his own experience, and was per
suaded that the best means of increasing the demand for the manufactures
and produce of this country, was to extend foreign missions. If they looked
at India, they most feel astonished that so small a demand for the produce
of this country had been made by all that vast population of one-hundred-
and-lwenty -millions all, too, more or less closely connected with the British
empire. It had been remarked by one who was a good authority on the sub
ject, that in a single article England purchased from Ireland more extensively
than the whole of India did from Great Britain in all articles of export. But
let their Missionary exertions be extended more largely to India, and the
case would soon be altered. He could testify that in Madagascar one of the
results of Missionary labours had been the creation of an increased demand
for British manufactures. Now let them circulate amongst the manufac
turers the knowledge of that fact. Let them arouse the manufacturing dis
tricts to the importance of evangelizing the world, and it would tell back
upon them ;it would tend to the promotion, not only of their spiritual, but
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also of their temporal interests. The Resolution inculcated the duty of car
rying on their labours in a spirit of " devotion." He was struck with that
word " devotion." It recalled to his recollection an interesting anecdote
which he had lately heard, The only son of a poor widow in Russia went
into the army of the Emperor, but having suffered much from severity of
discipline, he determined to desert. He wrote to his mother, informing her
of his resolution, and stating the time at which he expected to visit her. But
the mother, imagining herself bound by the laws of military honour, reported
the matter to the Governor of the district where she resided, who was, how
ever, disposed to overlook the case, and did not communicate it to the su
preme Governor. The young man returned, and his mother welcomed him
with all a mother's joy. After the first cordial greeting was over, she gave
notice to the police of her son's arrival ; the police were obliged to do their
dutythe young man was sentenced to the knout, and was flogged to death !
Shortly after a silver badge was sent from the Emperor to the widow, and it
bore this inscription"Devotion to the throne." He envied not the feel
ings of that motherand he abhorred the system that led her to make such
an awful sacrifice, and trample on all the most sacred feelings of human na
ture, in performing what she thought her duty to her earthly sovereign.
"Devotion," however, " to the throne" should be their sentiment and he
spoke not then of the throne of these realms though, if lie did, a thousand
hearts would re-echo the sentiment. If they held that sentiment before, they
now held it more firmly than ever. Tiny lelt that the Queen who sat upon
that throne was worthy of her position, and he prayed she might long occupy
it, surrounded by wise and liberal men. But he meant, by " devotion to the
throne," devotion to the throne of Him who is over all, and who had given
them tlie command, " Go into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every
creature." As the sworn subjects of the Prince of Peace, let them cherish
that sentiment, " devotion to the throne." Reference had been made to the
condition of their villagers; he, tor one, had never preached with greater
pleasure than when addressing them. He had been delighted with their fer
vour, their earnest attention, and their intelligence to<; for there was a
large portion of intelligence even amongst some of the poorest of them. And,
after all, if they were destitute of intelligence, who were to blame in the
matter 1 This Society was one of the brightest ornaments of their land ; but
it read a solemn lesson to those who had done so little for those who should
have been the objects of their special care. He had been frequently struck
by instances of the capacity of the villagers. A poor woman was proceeding
with her child to a village meeting, a lady met her, and inquired, " Mary,
where are you going ?" " Down to the meeting." " Dear me, to the meet
ing; but who can preach there I" " Oh ! a very good man, Mr. So-and-So."
" Oh ! what can he know ; he wasn't brought up at Oxford or Cambridge 1"
" What are you doing with the boy 1" " I send him to the Sunday-school,
Ma'am." "Pooh! you should not take him there; yon should send him
there,"pointing to a much finer building. " Oh ! ma'am, but he has learned
to read so much, and he can read so nicely to me at home." " But you
should send hiin to the parish-school," said the lady ; " and if you do, why I
have no objections to pay the fourpence a week for him ; tell your husband
of this when jou go home." " Well, ma'am, I'll tell my husband, but I
don't think he will sell his conscience for fuurpence a week." He, (Mr. F.)
hoped the day would never come when their villagers would sell their con
science for fourpence a week, or lor 41. a week. The meeting had heard, he
was sure, with a thrill of horror, of the awful insult which a body of infidels
had dared to offer to the Word of Life. Let the perpetration of such an act
impress on them the necessity of supporting this Society, which was the most
powerful antagonist of infidelity. How strongly did the conduct of a poor
woman in Madagascar contrast with that of those deluded infidels ! A few
days after the burning of the Bible, by order of the misguided Queen of that
island, a poor female found a small portion of one of the leaves of the sacred
volume ; she came to him, (Mr. F.,) and showed how carefully she had con
cealed her treasure, and expressed in the most affecting manner the high
value which she set upon it ; " she esteemed it more highly," she said, ' than
the richest treasures of gold or silver." Tn referring to infidels, ho spoke not
of them with scornit was because he pitied them, and desired to bring them
to that throne of grace where there was mercy for every penitent, and grace
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for all who sought salvation. He had great pleasure in presenting the trea-
stirer with a cheque for 1(M. which had been intrusted to his care by Mr.
Hankey.
The Rev. ROBERT FLETCHER, of Manchester, in seconding the Reso
lution, said he regretted that, at the present time, there was any need for a
Home Missionary Society. He did not feel surprised that his respected
brethren from New York Drs. Patten and Bemandescribed the necessity
of Home Missions in their country, for it was a new country ; but in a
coiintry like Britain, a country that had had the Gospel so lone, and was so
distinguished for religion, as to be called '* the eye of the world," and which
was to be the fountain of the waters of salvation to a thirsty earth,it was
strange, indeed, that they should have heard of it such tales of moral and
spiritual destitution. A heavy responsibility rested in some quarter or other;
but, be that as it might, it was high time for all who loved the Lord Jesus
Christ to be up and doing. This Society had an especial claim upon the as
sistance and support of the friends of the Redeemer, for it was the grand
assistant of all the other benevolent institutions. Its agents were the most
efficient distributors of Bibles and tracts, and it was raisine up churches
which were destined to furnish supplies for carrying on the work of Missions
in foreign lands, and spreading the Gospel of Christ amongst the Gentiles.
Allusions had been made to the small contributions obtained from the manu
facturing districts, and he feared that in general they were not alive to this
cadse. In Lancashire, however, they had a Society which had been formed
some thirty or forty years ago, and he rejoiced that God had prospered it.
During the last year its income was 1,500/. From one of the churches raised
by it, no less a sum than -1,500/. was contributed towards the erection of the
new college in Manchester. Thus they saw the value and importance of
Home Missionary exertions. In Manchester they had a Town Mission, and
the number of its agents now amounted to nearly fifty. Two members of his
(Mr. F.'s) congregation each supported an agent, and 400/. was annually
raised by the members of his church for Home Missionary labours alone.
Although there was some political excitement in his neighbourhood, be had
no apprehensions of serious results. The exertions of the Socialists were only
the manifestations of Satan's uneasiness on witnessing the efforts of Chris
tians. He (Mr. F.) would much rather see excitement than apathy prevail
ing. In times of excitement men were induced to think, and he even knew
of individuals who had first been led to think by the Socialists, and who bad
afterwards embraced the pure doctrines of Christianity. He did not like the
spirit of despondency which some exhibited in the present day. Truth was
oil their side. God and the Holy Spirit was for them, and let them have the
aspect of men who were confident of victory. He recollected reading, in an
account of a battle in South America, that the general of one of the armies
advanced in front of his division, and said, " Onward with the step of vic
tory ;" and the result was, that he gained the battle. Let them, then, act
with the confidence of victory, and whether they directed their attention to
Home or to Foreign Missions, let them labour in the full assurance of final
and abundant triumph.
The CHAIRMAN, in putting the resolution, said that Sir Culling Eardley
Smith regretted exceedingly that he could not remain and take a part in the
proceedings, as he had intended ; hut he had been compelled to retire.
The resolution was then put and carried.
The Rev. N. MORGAN HARRY moved the next resolution. He said
that the time had long since passed in which it was necessary to use any argu
ments to prove that it was the duty of the Christian public to engage in efforts
for the promotion of the cause of God in the world. No church could now-
a-davs sit down with Meroz in ignoble sloth, while the armies of the Lord
were coining forth to his help, against the mighty. They were called on. in
the resolution, to rejoice at the increase of other kindred Associations. The
benevolence of the British Christian public was now so diffuse, and extended
through so many and various channels, that it would I>p exceedingly difficult
for any individual to choose which one to promote, provided he could not
support them all. As he had sat on that platform, and heard the claims of
the various Societies so eloquently and piously defended, he had said of each
Institution, " We cannot do without that ; and if I had the power, I would
not have the heart, to blot one of these Societies from the catalogue of
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British benevolence." Wliat could they do without the Bible Society ? That
was the sun of their system; without' it all would be in darkness. What
could they do without the Foreign Missionary Society ? They could not claim
the name of Christian, if they did not obey that command, " Go ye forth into
the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature." They could not do
without the Colonial Missionary Society ; for how could they see their friends
and neighbours and relatives emigrate to distant lands, and yet sit down
" eating the fat and drinking the sweet," without sending a portion to those
for whom nothing was prepared ? What could they do without their Sailors'
Society ? or their Tract Society 1 But could they not do without their Home;
Missionary Society? Ah! if they wanted that, they could have the sun and
the planets revolving: round him ; hut the moon would be absent. He had
said it was necessary to have a Foreign Missionary Society to prove their
claim to Christianity ; but they must also obey the command, " Begin at Je
rusalem." Tin>y were to begin at Great Britain. Their love to foreigners
should never lead them to forget their duty to their countrymen, for had it
not been said , " He that will not provide for those of his own household, hatli
denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel 1" And if the Home Mission
ary Society did its duty, emigrants would not go forth to distant lands to be
converted ; but would go forth as kings and priests unto God, disseminating
Christianity in distant lands. He had referred to their Sailors' Society; hut
if Home .Missions did all they could, every youth when he first stepped on
the deck of the vessel, would step there fearing the God who made the sea,
as well as the dry land, and every ship would be a floating temple to God,
where, as in the tabernacles of the righteous, would be heard the voice of
prayer and praise, 1 h' n would the crews of their merchantmen be deputa
tions to their Foreign Missionary stations. The Missionaries would then hail
the flag of Old England, as it floated ou the breeze ; they would go down to
the beach, and give their countrymen a joyous welcome, and the sailors would
cordially return it, and " thank God and take courage." This Society was a
most efficient fellow-labourer with Tract and Sunday-school Societies. He
loved the constitution of this Society, because it was based on Catholic
grounds. He would much rather study the " five points" on the platform of
this Society, than in the folios of the old divines. But he would not study
the " five points" when a world was perishing for lack of knowledge. That
was the great point on which all their labour should be concentrated. Re-
ference had been made to the infidelity of the present day ; in his opinion, it
was not so much an error of the head, as of the moral feelings of the heart.
And the only means of correcting that error, was to follow the wise counsel
of the preaclier they had heard last night, and " preach the Gospel." The
Gospel was what the infidels required. They had heard also of the progress
of Popery. The rev. gentleman then alluded to statements made by Dr.
Stuart, of Dublin, as to the course which the Church of Rome was now pur
suing for the purpose of disseminating her principles; and observed, that it
was their duty to go forth as Luther did, and proclaim justification by faith
to be the test of a standing or a falling church. Let them meet the Socialists
with what was truly social the Bible let them invite them to turn to the
Lord, to come to the believer's festival, and sit down with Abraham, with
Isaac, and with Jacob, in the kingdom of God. Let them meet the Catholic,
with what was truly catholic,the Gospel of Christ, pure and uncorrupted.
The prospects of the Christian Church were highly encouraging ; before the
eye of faith was spread out a brightening and glorious prospect, and on it
they might fix their rapturous attention. The period was rapidly approach
ing when the knowledge of the Lord would cover the whole earth as the
waters Covered the seas ; when the walls of Zion would be built up ; when
I'-phraim would not envy Judah, and Jndah would not vex Kphraim ; and
when nations would not rise np in war any more, hut would heat their swords
into ploughshares, and their spears into priming-hooks; neither should they
learn war afiy more. He well remembered a sentence which dropped from
Dr. Patten eleven years ago: "When one-half of the inhabitants of your
country, and the half of those of mine, are Christians indeed, I will defy all
the rage of earth and hell to make your country and mine go to war together
again." He (Mr. H.) re-echoed the sentiments. He trusted the time would
soon come when the prophecy would be fulfilled." The wolf also shall dwell
with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid, and the calf, and
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the young lion, and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them."
The time was coming when Christianity having come up from the conflict of
ages, with the sound of universal victory and tiiumph, and the nations of the
earth attending upon and yielding willing submission to her claims, the whole
earth would be filled with ths knowledge of the glory of the Lordthen the
earth would yield her increase, and God would bless her, for the mouth of
the Lord had spoken it.
Dr. PATTEN, on rising to second the resolution, was received with loud
cheers from all parts of the Hall. He said he was very glad that one of the
topics introduced into the resolution had been left untouched by all the
speakers. It was the allusion to the exertions of the ladies. There never had
been any benevolent enterprise in which woman had not had a share ; in
fact, no good thing could go on without the ladies. When their blessed Sa
viour was on earth, women were his warmest and truest friends. At whose
house did he most frequently put up ? at the house of Mary and Martha ; and
what were these sisters generally about? One was always very busy in mak
ing ready for the Lord, and the other was found sitting at his feet receiving
the wisdom that dropped from his lips. Thus they could see what women
were about so fatly as that he would not say much about an earlier period
he would not say much about the garden - Eve did do a foolish thina there ;
hut woman had been trying ever since to redeem it ; and she would effect
her purpose. What did woman do at the foot of the Cross? Even when
Peter had gone off, and denied his Master, who were found at the cross to
take the last look of the expirinc Redeemer 1 It was woman ! And who were
the first at his sepulchre ? Who arose early on the morning of the first day of
the week, and came to his tomb, ? It was timid no ! -it was courage-hearted
woman ! Who constituted the largest proportion of their church members?
women not as the sneering infidel would say silly women. The Judge of
quick and dead would pronounce before assembled worlds that it was super
lative wisdom to be found amongst the disciples of Jesus Christ ; and unless
the millennium made very great changes in the history of the world, and
more men were brought into being than in past ages, there would be more
women in heaven than men. The great mass of Christians who had gone to
heaven had been Christian women. Well, then, might the resolution rely
upon the exertions of the ladies. If a law were passed that women should
have nothing to do with benevolent exertions, the world would soon settle
down into the darkness of night. Why, without women, it was said, we
should not be civilised beings, we should return to barbarism. But he would
ask his Christian sisters what it was that made their homes cheerful and
happy? Was it not Christianity? Let them, then, feel the deep obligation
under which they were laid to send that Christianity to the dark corners of
the earth, and to spread abroad in their own land the knowledge of that
blessed Gospel, which could alone make them happy here, and ensure eternal
blessedness hereafter.
The resolution was then put and carried.
Dr. Beman was then loudly called for, but Dr. Patten rose and said that
the state of Dr. Heman's health would not permit him to address them ; he
therefore begged they would not press the invitation.
The Rev. E. A. DUNN then announced several subscriptions and dona
tions.
The Rev. GEORGE EVANS said, that he was happy to state that the
children of ministers were exerting themselves to replenish the funds of the
Society. Miss Harris, of St. Alban's, had collected 51., and there were many
other young persons engaged in the good work.
D. NASMYTH, Esq., said that, when in New York, he had met with a mi
nister who told him that, ten years before, lie had selected a district of the city,
unoccupied by any preacher of the Gospel, as, the scene of bis labours. At
the first dispensation of the sacrament of the Lord's supper, twelve individuals
received the ordinance, and he then resolved that he would not give over his
labours until that small church should have become the parent church of
twelve others. He (Mr. N.) had had the pleasure of meeting again and
again with that church, and the last time he heard of it it had become the
parent of three churches, and numbered 300 members. And he would invite
the meeting to become acquainted with one who had gone from that church
to heaven Harlan Page; whose Memoirs should be in the bands of every
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one who loved the Lord Jesus Christ. They had need in England of a Home
Mission with thousands of agents. They could not give too much attention to
Home Missionary operationsjust as they were cultivated the country would be
raised. Reference had been made to the spread of infidelity, Popery, and Semi-
popery: but what had been the cause of that? The awful supineness of the
Church. And Divine Providence was now arousing them to a sense of duty, by
permitting infidels and Papists to exert themselves. He rejoiced, however, that
the. Church was awakening, and endeavouring to stem the tide of Popery and in
fidelity. Let the Church do her duty, and Christians, uniting in one great effort,
would be successful, and would find that God had brought much good out of
evil.
The Rev. ALEXANDER FLETCHER, on rising to second the resolution,
was received with loud cheers. He would take the liberty of asking a few ques
tions. How many centuries had passed away since Christianity was introduced
into this island of the sea ? Some thought that it was introduced at the com
mencement of the first century, but it certainly was not later than the second.
Did Christianity at the present time overspread this island 1 Was the whole of
Britain evangelised t Were there not numerous spots in this island as dark as
heathen lands 1 The answer must be in the affirmative. Why was it then that
during seventeen hundred years the church of Christ had not successfully dif
fused the glorious principles of the Gospel over this little speck upon the bosom
of the ocean ? The answer had been already given : it arose from the church's
indolence. Let British churches cast their eyes upon the agitated metropolis of
France, and awake from their slumbers. Let British Christians look to the
agitated state of portions of their own country, to the exertions of Popery, the
efforts of Socialism, and awake to the importance of diffusing the glorious prin
ciples of the Gospel of Christ. What was it that was permitting the growth of
Popery in England, and allowing it to increase so rapidly in various districts ?
The apathy of British churches. Let those churches arouse to their duty, and
there would be nothing to fear, either from popery or from infidelity. He would
narrate two short anecdotes closely connected with the operations of this Society.
There were more than two thousand dark and dreary spots in this lovely island
requiring the aid of this institution, and the Missionaries it employed were well
calculated to promote its objects. They were intelligent men, and admirably
adapted for informing the minds of that portion of the population among whom
tliey laboured. Albert Bucer was appointed, with Martin Luther, to preach at
Wirtemburg on a certain day, with the view of advancing the principles of the
Reformation. Lutber said to Albert, " I am a better preacher than you are :"
to which Albert replied, " I always thought so, for who can preach like Martin
Luther'!" Luther rejoined, "you are mistaken ; I am not a superior scholar to
you, I cannot claim your learning, or your eloquence ; but when you preach, you
shoot over the heads of the people, you do not look upon the Vandals" the
common people" in the aisles. But when I preach 1 endeavour in the strength
of Divine grace to fix my eyes upon them, and in that respect I am a better
preacher than you, If you present to the hungry babe the rich confectionary, it
will reject it, but present to it its natural sustenance, and it receives it with avi
dity." The second anecdote referred to the Rev. John Grimshaw, whose history
was illustrated by the activity of the Missionaries of this Society. When he
first entered on his parochial duties, he could not find in his parish a single
school ; but before he died, so great had been the blessing resting on bis Home
Missionary efforts, that though' he was a minister of the Church of England,
there were five Dissenting chapels in his parish, established through his instru
mentality, all the ministers of whom had been converted through the means of
his labours. The Missionaries of this Society went into moral deserts, but, by
the blessing of God, they were soon changed into gardens. He would conclude
with an epigrammatic stanza, composed by the celebrated Home Missionary,
Dr. Doddridge, who presided over a Home Missionary College, and did every
thing in his power to diffuse the Gospel among his neighbours. There was one
word in the stanza which he would alterfor " epicure" he would substitute
" Socialists." Much had been said about Socialists, but he thought they must
be unsocialistswho would dissolve families. Shame upon them for arrogating
the name. They not only wished to dissolve all social ties, but they would dis
solve the nation itself, and if they had their wishes, would dissolve the world,
and convert it into one vast ruin. The stanza was this
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" Live while you live, the Socialist would say,

And seize the pleasures of the passing day ;
Live while you live, the sacred preacher cries,
And give to God each moment as it flies.
Lord, in my views let both united be,
I live in pleasure when I live to thee."
The resolution was then put and carried.
The Rev. J. EDWARDS, of Clapham, briefly moved the fourth resolution.
The Rev. Mr. ALEXANDER, of Norwich, in seconding the resolution, said,
that it would have afforded him great pleasure, not only to congratulate their
chairman, but to have made a few remarks on the Missionary stations scattered
over various parts of this country ; but from the lateness of the hour, it must be
deferred to some future occasion. But he trusted that as they were about to re
tire, they would do so in the spirit of that Gospel, which their Missionaries were
proclaiming throughout the country; As Christians, it was their duty indivi
dually to diffuse the Gospel of Jesus Christ ; and let them remember, that at last
they would be called to render an account of the discharge of every relative, as
well as of every personal duty. The first account in the indictment against those
placed at the left hand of the Judge, would be, that they had neglected the best
interests of their fellow-men : for the Judge would say to them on his left hand,
' Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, my brethren, ye did it
not unto me."
The resolution was then put and carried by acclamation.
The CHAIRMAN briefly returned thanks, and expressed a hope that if spared
till the next anniversary, when the Society would be of age, they would have
cause to rejoice that God bad poured out a more abundant blessing on it than he
had done during any preceding year of its existence.
The meeting then separated.

TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HOME

MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
At the Annual Meeting held in the large room at Exeter
Hallj on Tuesday Evening, May 14, 1839. ThomAs Thompson,
Esq., Treasurer, in the Chair,
The following Resolutions were unanimously adopted :
Moved by the Rev. J. J. Freeman, late of Madagascar, and seconded by the
Rev. Robert Fletcher, of Manchester ; and resolved :
1. That in recommending the printing and circulation of the Report, a brief
abstract of which has now been read, this Meeting would express its gratitude
to Him who has graciously continued to render his own word so abundantly
successful; and that it regards the present improved state of the various Districts
under the Society's care as affording the most ample encouragement to all the
disciples of Christ to dedicate themselves to Home Missionary exertions with
increased ardour and devotion ; and that the friends of the Redeemer may no
longer have to deplore the apathy of British Christians to the spiritual and eternal
welfare of their own countrymen, this Meeting would earnestly supplicate the
Father of Mercies that, before the return of another Anniversary, every Christian
Church throughout the land may be constrained to render its utmost assistance to
promote the prosperity of a cause so intimately connected with the glory of God
and the safety and happiness of man.
Moved by the Rev. N. M. Harry, and seconded by the Rev. Dr. Patten ;
2. That while this Meeting sincerely rejoices in the multiplication and pros
perity of various other Societies designed to convey the invaluable blessings of
heavenly truth, yet the supporters of the London Home Missionary Society now
assembled, gratefully acknowledge the continued kindness of all those friends
who have in any way contributed to the encouraging increase of the resources of
this highly important Institution ; and with peculiar satisfaction this Meeting
records its gratitude to those female friends who have zealously employed their
unabated efforts in providing a supply of useful and ornamental articles for the
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Annual Sale, and more especially for their constant activity in promoting the
prosperity of the various Auxiliary Associations, by n hose extensive aid the Di
rectors have been hitherto enabled to increase the number of its stated Mission
aries, and to afford its numerous grants to assistant labourers, through whose
continued instrumentality multitudes of immortal souls have been converted from
a state of ignorance and depravity, and under the enlightening and sanctifying
influence of the Holy Spirit, have been prepared for the regions of everlasting
bliss.
Moved by D. Nasmith, Esq., and seconded by the Rev. Alexander
Fletcher, M.A. ;
3. That notwithstanding this Meeting recognises with a high degree of grati
tude the increase of religious knowledge in various districts, yet it cannot but
express its astonishment and grief that in the nineteenth century so large a por
tion of the land should still be allowed to remain in such a state of moral dark
ness as should alarm and arouse every Christian patriot. Contemplating the
bold and zealous efforts which infidels are now making through the medium of
the press, their public meetings, their Missionary agents, and their other orga
nised measures to enslave and destroy their devoted victims ; also considering the
unslumbering activity of Popery and of Semi-popery, exemplified in the revival
of obsolete doctrines promulgated in places from whence the pure waters of ce
lestial trutli should flow from " the bible and the Bible only;" this Meeting ex
presses its deep conviction that these existing and prevalent evils demand from
all the friends of truth and piety in every part of the country, but especially those
placed in large populous cities and towns, such as London, Bristol, Birmingham,
Sheffield, Liverpool, Leeds, and Manchester, to put forth their utmost strength to
impede the progress of the " evil one," in order that 4* the way of the Lord may
be prepared," and that our beloved country, with all the nations of the world,
may become submissive to Him whose is the kingdom, the power, and the glory.
That the present Officers and other Directors, who are eligible, be requested to
continue their services during the ensuing year, and that the following persons
be elected as new Directors, instead of those who have retired by rotation, viz. :
Rer. Thomas Archer, Hev. Caleb Morris, Rev. Dr. Leil'child, Rev. James Sher
man ; Messrs. Bateman, Henry Bidgood, John Chancellor, J. C. Evans, J. Lack,
James Strange, J. Stratford. Thomas VVhiteley, and George Wilson; also, that
Messrs. Beams, Livesey, and J. VVhiteley, be the Auditors for the present year.
Directors for London.
Officers.
Treasurer Thomas Thompson, Esq.
Sub-Treasurer Mr. B. Hanbury.
Honorary Solicitor G. F. Abtaham, Esq.
Secretary Rev. E. A. Dunn.
Auditors /Mr- Beams, Mr. Thomas Livesey, and
\Mr. J. VVhiteley.
Directors.
Rev. Thos. Archer Messrs. Kateman
J. Campbell H. BidKOod
A. Fletcher, A. M. J. Chancellor
N. M. Harry E. East
R.T. Hunt J. C. Evans
C. Hyatt, Sen. Gibbs
Dr. Leifchild E. Gouldsmitli
C. Morris S. Houston
T. Lewis J. Lack
J. Robinson Oliver
U. H. Shepherd J. Slatford
J. Sherman N. E. Slop-!-
\V. Spencer E. Spicer, Sen.
Dr. Still tevant J. Strange
T. Wood E. Swaine
J. Young T. Whiteley
Sir C. E. Smith, Bart. Wilkinson
Mr. Alderman Lainson G. Wilson
Collector Mr. Pitts.
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Moved by the Rev. J. Edwards, of Clapham ; and seconded by the Rev.

Mr. Alexander, of Norwich ;
4. That gratefully acknowledging the kindness of Thomas Thompson, Esq., in
presiding on the present occasion, this Meeting tenders to him its cordial con
gratulation that he has been privileged to witness the Twentieth Anniversary of
an institution in the origin and progressive prosperity of which he has always
evinced such a lively interest ; and this Meeting cherishes the hope that his use
ful and valuable life mny very long be continued as the devoted Treasurer of this
highly important Society, as well as the zealous friend of all the Scriptural exer
tions which may be made to promote the extension of the kingdom of our Lord
and Saviour Jesus Christ.

THE SALE OF USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL WORK

Took place at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, in the Strand, London, on Wed
nesday morning, May 15, 1839.
The grateful acknowledgments of the Directors are hereby presented to the
following Ladies and Friends, who have kindly contributed money and articles
for the Sale in aid of the funds of the Home Missionary Society, as well as to
those zealous friends who conducted and patronised the Sale ; viz. :
Misses Abraham, Miss Abbott, Misses Adams,' Mrs. Appleford, Miss Bacon,
Miss S. Bacon, Misses Baseley, Misses Bevan, Miss Cambridge, Miss Christo-
pherson, Miss Cortis, Mrs. Couch, Miss Cuthbert, Mrs. Davidson, L. G. Lane,
Mrs. K. Davies and Friends; Mrs. and Miss Davie, Mrs. E. A. Dunn and
Pupils; Miss M. G. Dunn and Friends; Mrs. Durrant, Elizabeth, E. H.,
Thaxted, Essex, Mrs. Fairbrother, East Dereham, Norfolk; Mrs. A. Fletcher,
Miss Grange, Piccadilly; Mrs. Gibbs, Westmoreland-place, City-road; Mrs.
Hooper, Kensington; Mrs. Hinton, Mrs. H. Haward and Family; Holloway
Chapel Ladies' Auxiliary, a box of articles; Miss Hawkins, Misses Haggar,
Mrs. Harris, L. M., Dunstable, Beds.; Miss Lambirth, Misses Lench, Miss
Lucy, Mrs. Moore and Friends; Miss Monement, Mrs. Lynn, Miss M'Neil,
Mrs. and Miss Nicoll, Miss Perkins, Miss Pettitt, Miss Pretty, Miss Petcb,
Miss Reid, Peckham-rye; Miss Rice, Kensington; Mrs. Rees and Friends,
Miss Roope, Mrs. Sharman, of Leamington, Mrs. Stoakes, Miss Shillitoe, Mrs.
Spencer, Oakhill, near Bath ; Miss and Miss S. Shepherd, Mrs. Tuck, Kensing
ton, Miss H. Tuck, Mrs. Tracy, Miss Thompson and Friend, &c. &c.
Should any name or names be omitted, it is hoped the Friends will excuse it,
as the list was prepared in haste.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month will
be held on Monday evening, June 17, at Jewin-street Chapel, (the
Rev. Thomas Wood's.)
The Rev. Charles Hyatt will deliver the Address.
Subject "The simplicity and all-powerful efficacy of the Means
of Grace to instruct, sanctify, and bless the great mass who are yet
ignorant of the way of Salvation."
Service to commence at Seven o'clock.
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THE ANNUAL SERMON FOR THE HOME

MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

REV. THOMAS RAFFLES, D.D. LL.D.

PREACHED AT LITTLE CHAPEL STREET CHAPEL, WARD0UR STREET, ON MONDAY
EVENING, MAY 13, 1839.

THE CHURCH'S DUTY TO THE WORLD, AND THE PROMISED

RESULT OF ITS PERFORMANCE.

" And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother,
saying, Know the Lord : for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the
greatest of them, saith the Lord."Jeremiah xxxi. 34.
We regret that we cannot gratify our readers by inserting the whole discourse.
The most impressive paragraph follows :
"And oh! what tongue can describe, or imagination picture, the scene of
moral loveliness and beauty, which our own happy isle (then happy indeed ! ) shall
present, when this knowledge so sanctifying in its influence shall universally pre
vail, and Britain shall have her full share of the blessings it imparts? Then
indeed ' her officers shall be peace, and her exactors righteousness ;' then ' vio
lence shall no more be heard in the land, wasting nor destruction within her
borders;' then ' she shall call her walls salvation, and her gates praise.' Riot
and disorder, debauchery and drunkenness, robbery and fraud, assassination and
murder, shall no more be known ; for all those vile lusts and furious passions in
the human breast, whence these enormities proceed, shall be eradicated and sub
dued, and men (each respecting the rights of his fellow-man and each regarding
his neighbour's interest as his own) shall be bound together in one common bond
of brotherhood and love. Then uprightness and integrity shall be the prevailing
principles of commerce and of trade. Then our great manufacturing towns and
marts of merchandise shall be crowded with an orderly, because a pious, popula
tion, while the rural districts, partaking in their due proportion of the general
influence, shall be studded with quiet villages and hamlets and cottages, the abodes
of intelligence, of purity, and joy. Then the office of the judge shall become a
sinecure, and the prison a solitude, and the criminal and the felon a name and a
character belonging to a former state of things. Then British Sabbaths shall be
hallowed like those of Otaheite, and the freshness and the fragrance of primitive
times shall pervade our religious ordinances and solemn assemblies. Then
' Holiness to the Lord shall be written upon the bells of the horses ;' and men shall
learn to combine diligence in business and honourable industry in their lawful
callings, with the fervour of an ardent piety and supreme devotedness to God,
while none shall undermine or overreach, none shall tyrannise or oppress, none
shall slander or traduce, ' none shall hurt or destroy in all Ood's holy mountain.'
And Britain shall be His ' holy mountain.' And not Britain alone, but the well-
peopled world ; for ' the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the
waters cover the sea,' and they shall ' all know Him from the least of them unto
the greatest of them.'
" In perfect accordance with these anticipations and influenced by the spirit-
stirring motives which they supply, are the labours of that excellent Institution,
whose cause I have it in charge to plead with you this evening. My object is to
awaken your best and tenderest sympathies (I said so nt the beginning and I
recur to it again) your best and tenderest sympathies in behalf of two millions of
your fellow-countrymen, your fellow-countrymen perishing at this moment in
ignorance, perishing in your own highly favoured land. My object is to entreat
your cheerful and liberal contributions this evening in aid of the funds of the
Home Missionary Society, whose grand and benevolent design it is to send to
them the Gospel to preach the Gospel, and in connection with the preaching of
the Gospel to establish Sunday-schools, to circulate religious tracts, to distribute
the Holy Scriptures throughout the benighted villages and neglected districts of
our own country. This is the great end, for which this and kindred institutions
are established. And I know of no institution(now I speak advisedly and
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deliberately, I affirm the full conviction of my mind)I know of no institution
that has stronger claims upon your Christian liberality and sympathy; for this
appears to me to have all the claims which other institutions of a kindred nature
can enforce, with those superadded which arise out of locality, and are enforced
by patriotism, associated with all the endearments and the obligations of home.
Oh ! if it is incumbent on us to preach the Gospel in India, to circulate the
Holy Scriptures as far as may be in China, to establish schools in Greenland, to
distribute tracts in Africa if so far as we have the nbility we are bound to do
this (and who shall say that we are not?)most assuredly the obligation presses
upon us with tenfold force to do the same things amongst our own neighbours,
amongst our own countrymen, in the land that gave us birth and the land in
which we dwell.
'' Yet we are constrained to lament that this Institution and others of a kindred
nature have not yet received from the churches of Great Britain that share of coun
tenance and support, which their importance demands and which we would fain
hope they are yet destined at no very distant period to enjoy. Other societies,
my brethren, may be more magnificent and imposing in their structure, more
splendid and vast in their machinery, more alluring in their fields of operation
and spheres of labour; oh ! we are told of the millions of China and of India, and
there is something vast and overwhelming in the contemplation of these mighty
masses of the world's population, as the scenes of Missionary labour and the
objects of Christian enterprise. But can you be contented to dwell exclusively
in the contemplation of them, and confine all your energies to the promotion of
their salvation, when you know that there are thousands and tens of thousands
' perishing for lack of knowledge' in Great Britain, enlightened as it is? We
may talk of the heathens abroad, and their abominations ; but alas ! have we no
heathenish population, have we no heathenish practices, have we no heathenish
Sabbaths, at hornet Are there not multitudes in this highly favoured land, as
ignorant of Christ and the way of salvation as any can be, who live in India or
China! And if they live and die in that ignorance, will the circumstance that
they dwelt in a nominally Christian land, a land of Bibles and of Sabbaths and
of religious ordinances and institutions, snve them ? or will it go in any
degree to the diminution of their guilt? Ah! no; but by this very fact their
guilt will be fearfully aggravated, and their condemnation tremendously
increased.
" Now it is to the lamentable condition of such, that we direct your attention
this night ; it is on their behalf, that we would urge you to renewed and increased
contributions and to still more fervent prayers. For indeed 'we are verily guilty
concerning our brethren,' in that we have known their destitution ot the means of
grace and have not sent them an adequate supply. I say not that we have been
too much awake to the necessities of the perishing heathen (for it is impossible
that we should); but we have not been sufficiently awake to the necessities
of our perishing countrymen, and hitherto we have been asleep with regard
to their claims on our sympathy and zeal. It is assuredly now 'high time
that we awoke out of sleep,' that we awoke from our guilty slumbers,
that we shook ourselves from a lethargy so disgraceful. We have our
Home Missions, and our County Associations, it is true; but alas! how
little after all has been done. How scanty in proportion to their means and the
weight of obligation that presses upon them, have been the contributions of the
churches ! and how feeble the impression made by all our efforts on the great
mass of the population ! 1 apprehend that if diligent search were made and
accurate statistics taken, we should be perfectly appalled at the extent of territory
and the amount of population, which our labours have never tour lied. And yet
I cannot but persuade myself, that if these Societies were but carried on with
an energy and zeal at all proportioned to their vast importance, both in our manu
facturing and our rural districts, tbey would go forward by the blessing of Heaven
to stem the torrent of immorality and vice, and check the progress of infidelity
and atheism, at the fearful prevalence of which the Christian philanthropist and
the Christian patriot may well express his sorrow and alarm.
" Believe me, this, my brethren, is no time for trifling, for coldness, for indo
lence, for half measures. There is a mighty struggle in the world (and our
country has her share in the conflict) between ignorance and knowledge, infidelity
and religion, the powers of darkness and the prince of light. And while the
hosts are mustering and thickening in distant lands, we must not surfer the fight
to languish on our own. No ; but herehere on the plains of Britain as well as
 forJme, 1S39. 40?
on the plains of India, throughout the populous districts of our own country
where are 'the sests of Satan' and the strong-holds of in6delity and vice here
we must go ' to the help of the Lord, to the help of the Lord against the mighty.'
Nor is it rashly and unadvisedly that I thus speak. Amidst al| the efforts of
Christian benevolence and zeal, by which the present times are distinguished from
all that have preceded them, there is a fearful counteracting influence nt work ;
there is a tremendous under- current setting in against them. Societies are actu
ally formed and in the course of formation, for the purpose of maintaining and
propagating atheism. Infidelity, under new and more specious and more subtle
forms, is secretly and silently in some places, and in others openly and triumph
antly advancing ; and assuming to itself a name hitherto accustomed to awaken
only the most alluring and delightful associations, is endeavouring to insinuate
itself into the very sanctities of the Sabbath on the one hand, and to shed its ma
lignant influence over the pursuits of science and the very recreations and
amusements of the people on the other. Is it not time, then, for us to bestir our
selves 1 is it not time to awake to a due sense of the impending danger, and to
do our utmost to meet as we ought the coming crisis (for that a crisis is approach
ing every thing around us seems to indicate,) and to secure the victory (which
by the blessing of God it is still in our power to do) to the cause of order, of
morality, and of religion! Let infidelity triumphand the nation is lost. Let
Christianity prevailand in all her dearest, her noblest interests, my country is
saved. Come, then, to the help of this noble Institution, Come to the help of
1 10 labourersagents who are doing, with exemplary diligence and most encou
raging success, its work. Come to the help of 230 Sunday-schools, which are
pouring the light of Divine instruction upon the opening minds of the rising
population around them. Come to the instruction of 8,500 children, who every
Sabbath are receiving the lessons of heavenly wisdom from this blessed and God
like Institution. Come, 1 beseech you, to the encouragement and aid of 540 gra
tuitous teachers, who cheerfully consecrate a portion (and that a considerable
portion too) of the Sabbath, which is every man's day of rest, to this delightful
(self-denying, but honourable) toil. Come, I say, and sustain the preaching of
the glorious Gospel to 60,000 attentive hearers, who throng around your Mission
aries every Sabbath, to bear from their lips the glad tidings of salvation and of
grace. Come, I say, to the instruction of 600,000, the amount of population in
the midst of which the labours of this Society are proceeding. I say, come to
their helpin Cornwall und in Cumberland, in Devon and in Dorset, in Durham
and in Gloucester, in Hampshire and in Hereford, in Herts and in Kent, in Lei
cester and in Lincoln, in Norfolk and Northumberland, in Oxford and in Salop,
in Somerset and in Stafford, in Suffolk and in Sussex, in Warwick and in Wilts,
and in Yorkshire ; from one end of the island to the other, through the length and
breadth of the land, which is the scene of this noble Society's labour, ' come to
the help of the Lord, to the help of the Lord against the mighty.'
" Go, oh ! go and receive from this willing people, go and receive from this
willing congregation, the contributions which they are anxious to lay upon the
altar of God and cast into your exhausted treasury. They will not tolerate the
ordinary mode the standing at the door with the plate or the box ; but they will
have you to go to every one, that they may cheerfully contribute of their substance
in aid of this great and glorious work."
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AMOUNT RECEIVED AT THE ANNIVERSARY MEETINGS OF THE

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY, HELD IN MAY, 1839.

s. d.
COLLECTION after Sermon at Chapel-street, Soho, by the Rev.
Dr. Raffles 50 I 7

GENERAL MEETING AT EXETER HALL, ON TUESDAY

EVENING, MAY 14, 1839.

Amount of Collection in Boxes 74 13 2

DONATIONS.
Alexander, Mr. Frederick, 40, Lombard-street 2 2 0
Baynes.Mr.R 3 3 0
Reeton, Mrs. J., Bury St. Edmunds, per Rev. J. Elliott 10 0
Friend, A, being half the profit of asmallshare of a ship 15 0 0
Friends, by Mr. John Moginie 0 4 7
Friends, three, at Brigg, Lincolnshire, per Rev. C. Hyatt,
Sen 3 0 0
Friend, A 2 2 0
Gouldsmith, Edmund, Esq 10 0 0
Hankey, W. Alers, Esq., per Rev. J. J. Freeman 10 0 0
Harris, Miss, collected by, St. Alban's, per Rev. G.
Evans 5 0 0
Hembrow, Mrs., by Mr. Thompson 10 0 0
Holborn, Mr. Robert Major, by Rev. R. H. Shepherd . . 5 0 0
Johnson, Mary Ann, by Mr. Thompson 0 5 0
Ladies' Work, the Sale of, at Brigg, per Rev. C. Hyatt,
Sen 10 0
Long, Mrs., of Barnwell Park, per Mr. Nisbet 20 0 0
Moginie, Mr. John 5 0 0
Monument, Mrs., of Lynn, New Year's Cards 1 4 4
School, Sunday, Edmonton and Tottenham Missionary
Boxes, per Mr. G. Coventry 0 8 1
Sinclere, Mrs., Kingston, Somersetshire, per Rev. C.
Hyatt.Sen 0 12 0
Tbwaites, Mr., per Mr. J. Whiteley 1 1 0
96 2 0
Amount of LADIES' SALE at the Crown and Anchor 199 10 1

420 6 10
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MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR.

placed to Widow Ball's account ; and I
do most earnestly pray that it may be
Sir,On Friday, the 29th of March, responded to by every one of my be
1839, a Chapel was opened at Chaw- loved brethren connected with the
leigh, in the county of Devon, when agency of the Home Missionary So
three appropriate sermons were preach ciety.
ed by the Rev. Mr. Meadows, of South And am, &c.
Molton; by the Rev. Mr. Neill, of Thomas Sharp.
Witheridge; and by the Rev. Mr. Chumleigh,
Kent, of Barnstaple. The chapel each April 17, 1839.
time was filled with attentive hearers.
It was a high day to the poor villagers,
ENGLISH MONTHLY TRACT
many of whom came from four to seven
miles to be present at that religious fes SOCIETY.
tival. The Lord was present of a This Society is formed for the pur
truth. It was the happiest day I ever pose of circulating religious tracts.
remember to have spent, for, on seeing The plan adopted is very simple, and
such a building, such an assembly, in has proved eminently successful in
such a village, on such a day, and other countries.
recognising so many whom the Lord The object proposed is to furnish
had through my feeble instrumentality every family in our country (commenc
turned from folly and sin to wisdom ing with the higher classes) with an
and holiness, I could not help, in the evangelical tract once a month ; 90,000
fulness of my heart, exclaiming, with tracts have been issued during the last
good old Simeon, " Lord, now lettest twelve months, which have been dis
thou thy servant depart," &c. The tributed chiefly amongst the nobility
chapel is 44 by 22 feet, and will seat and gentry in the metropolis.
comfortably 250 people ; cost i?167. It It is gratifying to know that they
is neat and substantial, with ground for have been in general favourably receive
burying, surrounded by a stone wall ; ed, and in some instances thankfully
so that none will accuse me of a waste acknowledged.
of public money. Subscriptions and
collections already received , 1 1 ] , leav-
ing a debt of 56 ; a small sum to a THE CORNDRAKE.
wealthy congregation, but frightful to One evening, on returning home
my poor dear people at Chawleigh ; and through some fields of mowing grass,
if not removed, will hang like a mill I stopped short on hearing the noise
stone round their necks. I have only of the corndrake. Many a time had
one resource, viz. : looking to my I listened to the corndrake, and com
blessed Master to incline the hearts of pared its noise to the creaking of a
lis people to help us in this work of thick branch in the winds, and many
faith and labour of love ; and as it is a time bad I hunted in vain to find it.
the prayer of faith, I shall, if spared But this time it seemed close at hand.
so long, anxiously turn over the pages "Just by that sprig of green sorrel,"
of the Home Missionary Magazine for said I to myself, as I tripped over the
e coming months, in expectation of grass, " I shall find it ;" but no such
having my heart cheered, and my con- thing ! when I got there, the sound
fictions strengthened, that the disciples was quite in a different direction.
of Jesus need only to be satisfied that a Still I followed the sound, and still
c<ue is really a deserving one, and they was I deceived. Now it was behind,
ore ready to respond to it, " Lord, now and then before me; now to the right
send prosperity.'' A Sabbath-school hand, and then to the left ; all of no
fill be immediately established. I beg use ; the moment I reached one place
Jo express my entire approval of a the sound was in another. Repeated
brother Missionary's Christian-like ap disappointments brought me back to
peal to his fellow-labourers on behalf of the beaten path. I did not discover
Widow Ball and children, in the last
that evening where the corndrake
Month's Magazine, and must request was, but I found out, to a certainty,
favour of our kind and mutual many places where it was not.
friend, Mr. Hanbury, to deduct from
Perhaps, reader, you may have
my coming quarter's salary l as a
been as much disappoiuted in your
"mail token of my sympathy, to be
search after happiness, as I was in my
II
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search after the corodrake, and per We have countless blessings to be

haps, too, like me, you have been
glad to get back again to the spot
whence yon first set out. I was led
by the corndrake a long dance through
the mowing grass, and if you are pur
suing earthly happiness, you will be
led a long dance too. Hundreds of
us have made up our minds to be
happy ; we have felt sure that if we
coiild do this, or get that, or obtain
the other, we should have little else
to wish for ; but we may as well join
in a chase after a corndrake, as after
happiness in worldly things, for we
are just as likely to catch the one as
to get possession of the other.
grateful for; but the words spoken by
the Redeemer to his disciples were
not, "In the world ye shall be happy,"
but, " In the world ye shall have tri
bulation." It will be wise, then, to
let the corndrake-happiness of the
world deceive us no longer, whether
we hear it afar oft', or whether it ap
pears within our reach. Let us give
up the fruitless chase, and seek peace
only in Christ, confidently looking
forward to enjoy final and complete
happiness in His presence where there
is fulness of joy and pleasures for
evermore.

POETRY.

That pavement, damp and cold,

THE POOR MAN S DEATH-BED.
(By Caroline Bowles.)
Tread softly !bow the head
In reverent silence bow !
No passing bell doth toll,
Yet an immortal soul
Is passing now.
Stranger ! how great soe'er,
With lowly reverence bow !
There's one in that poor shed,
One by that wretched bed,
Greater than thou.
Beneath that pauper's roof,
Lo ! Death doth truss his state ;
Enterno crowds attend ;
Enterno guards defend
This palace-gate.
No whispering courtiers tread;
One silent woman stands.
Clasping, with pale thin hands,
A dying head.
No busy murmnrs sound ;
An infant- wail alone
That short, deep gaspand then
The parting groan.
Oh, change ! oh, wondrous change !
Burst are thy prison-bars !
This moment there so low
In mortal pangsand now
Beyond the stars !
Ah, change ! stupendous change t
There lies the senseless clod ;
The soul from bondage breaks,
The new immortal wakes
Wakes with his God.

HYMN.
When Goo among the sons of men
In Israel pitched his tent,
To heaven the tribes in worship then
Prayers and sweet praises sent.
But stubborn Jews ungrateful proved,
Mis laws broke oftentimes :
And angry with the race belov'd,
He punished their crimes.
When penitent they songht his face,
He Hien remember'd soon
His cov'nant with their ancient race,
And wonders he had shown.
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Tliousr.li we like tlietn have left tliy fold,

Thy wandering sheep restore ;
Thy mercy let us now behold,
Nor will we wander more.
Thy Salem's temple would we build,
Its riiin'd pillars raise ;
And when restored oil, be it fill'd
With its Deliverer's praise !
Chelsea, Aug. 12, 1833. S. S.

NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS. Old Humphrey's Observations. Religious

Doing Good. By the Rev. S. N. Dalton,
B.A. Houlston and Co.
A pleasing and useful little book,
suitable for all.
Lectures to professing Christians. By
C. F. Finney, Author of " Lectures
on Revivals." Wightman.
There is much in this volume to in
struct and to reprove. We agree with
the sentiment recorded in the introduc
tion of the work, to the English reader,
" Let it be read with impartiality and
prayer, and it cannot fail to be profit
able." There are twenty-five lectures,
and the subjects are of the first import
ance.
Devout Assurance, A Sermon occasioned
by the lamented death of the Rev.
James Smith, formerly of llford,
Essex ; to which are added, extracts
from his Diary, o)e. By Rev. George
Pritchard. Wightman.
An excellent and truly scriptural
discourse, from Psalm Ixxiii. 24. The
extracts and letters are replete with
spiritual and experimental truths. The
whole is excellent, and merits the
widest circulation. The letters ad
dressed to Christian friends are nume
rous, and exhibit the pious writer in a
most attractive and pleasing aspect.
Tract Society.
We recommend this very pleasing
little book to our young friends especi
ally. It is full of the most useful "ob
servations," and will be found practi
cally beneficial.
The Redeemer's Dominion over the Invi-
sible World. By John Howe, M.A.
A reprint of a valuable work ; and to
those who cannot purchase the whole
works of the old Divines, such portions
are most valuable.
Hours of Thought. By Wm. M'Combie,
2nd Edition. '1 homos Ward and Co.
We are glad to see a new edition of
this work. Those who have read it with
care and attention, will cheerfully com
mend it to others. Chapter VII., on
Christian Union, is most appropriate to
the present times, and might be use
fully circulated as a tract.
Capital Punishment : the Importance of
its Abolition. A Prize Essay. By the
Rev. James Peggs, late Missionary in
India. Thomas Ward and Co.
The circumstances which originated
this Essay, appear in the work. Sir E.
F. Bromhead, Bart., offered a premium
for the best Essay, which was awarded
to the writer of this excellent book ; it
contains much important information,
and is ably written.

The following bare been published
by the Keligious Tract Society :
1. Die Life ofthe Rev. J. Hughes, A.M.,
abridgedfrom the Memoir of Dr. Leif-
chitd.
2. Pastoral Addresses. By Rev. William
Marsh, A . M.
3. Sober-mindedness recommended to
Young People. By Matthew Henry.
The Way of Salvation. Bu Henry Forster
Burder, D. D. 3rd Edition. Reli
gious Tract Society.
Ward's Library of Standard Divinity.
The Death of Death in the Death of
Christ. Bu It. Mayhew, Thos. Ward
and Co.
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DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS.

{May, 1839.)

Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's

Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars ; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.
Treasurer; Mr. B. HANBURY, 138, Blackfriars-road, Sub-Treasurer; the Rev.
E. A. DUNN, Belgrave-place, Pimlico, Gratuitous Secretary ; by Messrs. LAD-
BROKES and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings; by Messrs. HANKEY,
Fenchurch-street, and by any of the Directors.

s. d.
Eev. W. Selbie, Aspatria, Cumber Committee.
land, by Collections, Subscrip Mr. Basnet, Mr. Butler, Mr. Dare, Mr. H.
tions, &c, viz. : Fidler, Mr. Jones, Mr. Mutrie.
Collected by J. Rawl-
ings and' J. Dunn, Ladies' Committee.
from SirW. Lawson, Treasurer, Mrs. W. Moseley; Secretaries,
Bart 15 16 3 Miss Reid and Miss Carlile.
Smaller sums in As
patria 5 13 Committee.
Collected by W. Robin Mrs. Alexander, Miss Cobham, Miss Lad-
son and W. Steel, in broke, Mrs. Meriton, Miss Powell, Miss
Hayton and Ough- Wood.
terside, &c 2 2 6 Subscriptions, Donations, &c.
Collection after preach
ing in Hayton 0 11 3 t. d.
Mr. Alexander 0 10 6
Do., by B. Hay, Mary- Mrs. Alexander 0 10 6
port 1 5 0 Master Alexander(Card) 2 0 0
Do. by J. Hay 0 15 6 Mrs. Ardlie 110
Do. by T. Matthews,
Mr. Atkins 0 10 6
inTalentire 12 3 Miss Barber 0 5 0
Do. by J. Wilkinson,
Mrs. Brown 0 6 0
in Gilcrux and Mrs. Browning 0 10 0
Plumland 0 12 6 Mr. Burnet 1 1 0
Collected by Sebra Rev. Dr. Collyer 1 0 0
Rawlings 0 11 6 Mrs. Carlile 0 5 0
Do. by B.Sims 0 11 0 Mrs. Chipp 0 5 0
Collection after preach Miss Cobham 0 5 0
ing in Allonby 14 6 Mrs. Colton ...*. 0 10 0
Do., (A Friend) 1 0 0 Master J. H. Cargill,
T. Kennedy 0 8 6 per Card 1 13 0
W. Byers, Surgeon ... 10 0
Quarterly Subscrip Mr. Denton 0 8 8
tions, by E. Ken Friend, per Miss Reid... 0 10 0
nedy 2 9 6 Mr. H. Fidler 1 1 0
Do. by M. Tindal 2 2 9 Mrs. E. Gates 0 10 0
36 14 3 Mrs. 6. Hamilton,
Three Quarters' Sub
Rev. Dr. Sturtevant, Annual Sub scription 0 16
scription to Lady Day, 1840 10 0 0 Miss Hardcastle 110
New Year's Gift Cards- Mr. E.M.Hardy 0 10 0
Mr. Snelgrove 0 10 6 Mr. James Hardy 0 10 6
Mrs. Cook 0 116 Mr. Charles Hardy 0 10 6
Mr.Curley 0 4 3 Miss Harrison, per Card 0 12 0
JohnCurley 0 1 9 Miss J. Jones, per do. ... 0 12 0
Do 0 2 0 Mrs. King, per do 0 5 0
1 10 0 MissLadbroke 0 11 e
Mr. Lowry 0 10 0
11 10 0 Mrs. Lunn 0 10 0
Mr. Saddingtou, St. John-street, Mrs. Manning 0 10 0
per Missionary Box 0 15 6 Do. Collected by 0 4 0
Mr. Cooke, Jun., Weigh-house So Mrs. J. Manning 0 4 6
ciety, in aid of Missions : Mrs. Meriton 0 5 0
President, Rev. Thos. Binney; Mrs. W. Moseley 110
Treasurer, Wm. Cooke, Esq.... 25 0 0 Mr. G. Marshall 1 0 0
Mr. J. Young, Brixton, Annual Mrs. Mutrie 110
Subscription to Mids. 1840 1 1 0 Mrs. Napier 0 5 0
Edward Giles, Esq., Clapham, do. 110 Mr. North 0 10 0
Peckham Auxiliary Home Missionary So- Mr. Nott's Children 0 5 0
Mr. Oldfield 1 1 0
President, Rev. W. B. Collyer, LL.D. D.D. ; Miss Peacock 0 110
Treasurer, Mr. J. Slatford ; Secretary, Mr. Mrs. Potter 1 0 0
T. Thomas. Mr. T. Powell D 0 10 6
 for June, 1839. 109
*. d. East London Auxiliary.
Miss Powell, perCard ... Oil 0
Mr. Reid 0 10 6 Treasurer, Mr. Edward Tindale; Secretaries,
Miss Reid 0 10 6 Rev. Charles Hyatt, Rev. Joseph Mason,
Miss M. Reid 0 5 0 and Mr. J. Dewar ;
Mrs. C. Roberts 0 5 0 Stepney, Rev. Joseph Fletcher,
Miss Roberts, per Card 0 12 0 D.D. i. d.
Miss M. Roberts, per do Adams, Miss A 0 10 6
nation 0 6 6 Barrett, Mrs A 0 10 0
Miss Scarlett, per do. ... 0 7 0 Bongard, Mr A 0 10 0
Mrs. Robinson 0 10 0 Crane, Mr A 5 0 0
Mrs. Sharman, Leam Dewar, Mr A 0 10 0
ington 0 10 0 Fletcher, Rev. Dr. A 110
Miss E. Sharman, do. ... 0 2 6 France, Mrs A 0 10 0
Mrs. M. Sharman, Wei- Freelove, Mr A 0 10 0
linborough 0 5 0 Fisher, Mr A 0 10 0
Mrs. Smith, Greenwich, Fisher, Mrs. B A 0 10 0
per Card 110 Fisher, Mr. John ...A 0 10 0
Mr.Stott..... 0 10 6 Glynes, Mrs A 0 10 0
Mr. J. Stone 1 I 0 Hankey, W. Alers,
Mr. Slatford 0 10 0 Esq A 0 10 6
Mr. Stanes 0 10 0 Hardy, J. R. Esq. ...A 1 1 0
Mr. Stevens, Denmark- Haslett, Mr. T. C....A 0 10 6
hill 1 0 0 Hawes, Mr. J. D. ...A 1 1 0
Sunday-school Girls 0 6 0 Hawes, Mr. Joseph A 0 10 0
Mr. W. Toller, Ketter Hawes, Mrs. JosephA 0 10 0
ing 0 8 0 Hawes, Mr. J. T. ...A 0 10 6
Mrs. Trimmer, Half Little, Mr A 0 10 6
Year's Subscription ... 0 10 0 Mann, Mr., per Miss
Mr. True 0 6 0 Burt A 1 0 0
Miss True 0 6 0 Morris, Mr A 10 0
Mr. Thomas 110 Moore, Mr A 2 2 0
Do., per Card 10 0 Molesdale, Mr A 0 10 0
Miss Thomas 110 Monds, Mr i..A 0 10 6
Mrs. West, West-square 0 6 0 Munday, Mr A 0 10 0
Miss West, do 10 0 Newman, Mr. B. Jun.
Do. do., Home Mis A 0 10 6
sionary Box 12 2 Orchard, Mr A 0 10 0
Mrs. Whiting 0 2 6 Patrick, Mr A 1 1 0
Miss Wood 0 10 0 Row, Mrs A 2 2 0
Mrs. G. Woolley 110 Robinson, Mr. A.... A 0 10 0
Miss E. Woolley, per Scrutton, Mr A 0 10 6
Card 0 10 6 Taylor, Mrs., per Miss *
Mr. B. Wilson 1 1 0 Hawes A 0 10 0
Sunday-school Children's Turner, Mr A 0 10 0
Card 0 5 2 Vautin, Rev. James A 0 10 0
Legacy by Miss Shar W. M D 1 1 0
man, of Leamington 10 0 0 Subscriptions under
10s 1 3 0
JuvenileAssociation, per Stepney Meeting Sab
Cards, viz. : bath School Mission
MissMoginie 2 17 8 ary Association, per
Miss Walton 2 4 0 Mrs. Crane (moiety) 12 12 0
Mr. W. Bishop 0 11 10 43 8 0
S 13 (i
Collected with Quarterly Cards,
63 1 6 viz. :
Less Expenses.. 1 8 0 Miss Hardie 2 6 6
Miss Hawes 3 10
Miss Jane Fuller 1 0 0
Mr. W. Rose, Spilsby, Lincolnsh., 6 7 6
per New Year's Cards :
Collected by
Mrs. Stainton 0 13 6
Miss Bourne 0 6 0 Collected by New Year's Gift Cards,
Miss Holmes 0 7 6 by-
Miss Mackinder 0 18 3 Miss Clark 0 10 6
Do 0 14 3 Mr. A. Wright 0 6 0
Mr. J. Mackinder 0 10 0 Master J. B. Fletcher 0 10 0
Miss S. Mackinder ... 0 6 0 Honor Andrews 0 17 0
Do 0 16 6 Miss Thompson 3 0 0
S. Dawson 0 4 6 Mrs. Nash 0 8 6
Miss E. D. Newman 0 3 8 Miss Nash 0 7 6
MissE., 2 Cards 1 0 0 Miss Hardie 0 11 6
MissJ.'. 0 3 0 Mr. Crowder 1 1 0
Mrs. W.Rose :... 1 7 0 Late Miss Patrick 2 0 0
Miss S.Rhodes 0 12 0 Miss L. A. Patrick ... 2 0 0
Cards from Horncastle 2 18 0 Mr. Joseph Patrick ... 2 0 0
11 0 Miss Hoon 0 8 0
Mrs. Smith, Braintree, Essex ...D 0 10 Miss S. M. Newman 3 0 6
Robert Maynard, Esq., 3, Terrace, Miss Fuller 2 3 0
Walworth, Midsummer A Mrs. Smith 0 7s
Mr. Murphy, produce of Mission Miss Hawes 1 0 0
ary Box Miss Holden 2 1 B
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l. d. . d. i. d.
Miss Binns 1 1 G Mrs. Griffiths 0 4 4
Mrs. John Fisher 2 6 0 Mr. W. Cockman 0 10 0
Miss Vickers 0 5 6 Mr. Simpson 0 5 0
Miss Purvis 0 5 6 Mrs. Simpson 0 10 0
Miss Brenchley 0 10 6 Mrs. Fossett 0 4 4
Miss Cole 0 2 8 Mrs. Cockman 0 4 4
Miss Smith 0 6 0 Miss Lillie 0 S 3
Miss Harvey 0 11 6 New Year's Cards
Miss Freelove 0 8 0 Miss Cockman 0 15 6
Miss Coombes 0 11 6 Miss F. Cockman...... 0 4 0
Miss Goldstone 0 9 0 Miss Gregory 0 3 6
Miss Manby 0 10 0 Miss Edge 0 1 10
Mr. Gregson 0 4 0 4 5 1
Miss M'Kenzie 0 4 0 Collected by Miss Dutton
Mr. Cooper 0 10 0 J. Burnford, Esq 1 1 0
Mr. Page 0 8 0 Mrs. Forbes 1 1 0
Mr. Taylor 0 5 0 A Friend D 1 0 0
Mr. Holesworth 0 7 0 Mr. Williams 0 10 0
31 18 8 Mrs. Willthew 0 10 0
Mr. Madgewick 0 10 0
81 14 2 Mr. Parkinson 0 10 0
Latimer Chapel, Rer. It. Saunders Mrs. Sarjant 0 8 0
A 0 10 0 Mr. Cowderoy 0 5 0
Mr. Green 0 5 0
! 4 2 Mr. Pincott 0 5 0
Rev. M. Castleden, Woburn, Beds. Miss H.Swan 0 5 0
Collected by New Year's Cards, Miss M. A. Brooks ... 0 5 0
by Miss Clayton and Friends ... 12 0 A Friend D 0 5 0
Mr. John Whiteley, Sub Mr. Stringer 0 2 6
scription, 2 Years 2 2 0 New Year's Gift Card-
Mrs. Storey, per Mr. Miss Jackson 0 19 6
Whiteley 0 5 0 8 2 0
Collected by Miss Fuller
Mary Dawson (servant) A 1 Mrs. Kyd 0 6 4
Mr. Lord D 0 Miss Underwood 0 8 8
Miss Lord D 0 Mrs. Stevens 0 6 0
Miss M. Hall, Clapham Road-place, Miss Manton 0 16
per produce of Missionary Box... 2 Miss Fuller 0 6 0
Miss Monement, Lynn, Norfolk, Missionary Box 0 4 2
collected by her S New Year's Card
Rev. L. Hall and Friends, Poyle, Miss Priddle 0 2 0
Middlesex 1 . 1 14 8
Mr. J. C. Evans, Pimlico, Annual Collected by Miss Tudor
Subscription to Mids. 1840 0 Miss Bird 0 2 0
Paddington Chapel Sunday-school Mr. Matthews 0 4 0
Teachers' Auxiliary, per Mr. Mr. Bailey 0 4 4
Tudor : Mr. Dallimore 0 4 0
Collected by Mrs. Bailey, viz. : Mr. Westoby 0 3 0
Mrs. Jones 0 5 0 Mrs. Ball 0 2 6
Mrs. Furley 0 Mr. Pettingell 1 1 0
Mrs. Treadwell 0 Mi. Tudor 0 10 0
Mrs. Bailey 0 Mr. Guy 0 10 0
MissBaker 0 Mr. Dexter 0 6 0
Miss Morris 0 New Year's Gift Card
Miss Morant 0 Lewis, Esq 5 5 0
Mr. Parkinson 0 10 8 11 10
Mr. Bailey r 0 10
Mr. Osborn 0 6
Mr. Crowll 0 30 12 7
Mr. Fergusson 0 Ladies' West London Home Missionary As
Mr. Baker 0 sociation, to March 25, 1839, viz. :
Mr. Blake 0 Mrs. Benham 10 0
Mr. H. Morant 0 Miss Benham 0 10 0
Miss Dyer 0 Mrs. Bill 0 10 0
Master A. Morant 0 Miss Chesterman 0 10 0
Master G. Morant ... 0 Mrs. Davidson 0 10 0
Mrs. H. Bailey 0 Miss Dyer 0 10 0
New Year's Cards Mrs. Fletcher 1 0 0
Mrs. Murray 0 6 0 Master Fletcher 0 5 0
Do do 0 2 0 Mrs. W. Francis 0 10 0
Mr. Gomm 0 10 0
Collected by Miss Morish Mrs. Hapeu 0 8 0
Mrs. T. Mrs. Lane 0 10 0
Mrs. Hall Mr. Lackyen 110
Miss Morrison .... Mrs.Lackyen 0 10 0
Elizabeth Mrs. Springall 110
New Year's Cards. Mrs. Stanley 0 10 6
Mrs. Orders ... 0 9 0 Mr. Redmayne 1 1 0
Mrs. Rant 0 10 0
Collected by Mrs. Cockman Miss Williams D 0 10 0
Miss Guy 0 10 0 Mr. Tiercelin 0 10 0
Miss Maguire 0 4 0 Subscriptions under 10s. 0 12.6
Mr Murray 0 5 0 12 19 0
 for June, 1839. I'll
i. d. s. d. 1. d.
Balance of Last Year's Account, Miss Blount 0 2 6
1838 4 12 0 Mr. Bruce 0 16 0
Miss Ebben 0 14 6
17 11 0 Mr. Hadrill 0 10 0
Collection- after two Sermons in Mr. Jennings 0 10 0
Hanover Chapel, Peckham, by Mr. King 0 5 0
the Rev. Dr. Wardlaw, of Glas Mr. S. E. Starling ... 116
gow, on Sunday the 12th of May 45 19 6 Miss Townsend 0 7 0
Additional Subscriptions Mrs. Howard, per Mrs.
Mr. Westley 1 0 " Gibbs 0 10 0
Miss Pinchbeck 1 (l Miss Puller 0 8 0
Mr. Nott's Children... o s Mr. Sim 1 0 0
Mr. Apsley Pellatt ... 0 10 Missionary Box 0 5 0
48 14 6 Miss Harris 0 15 2
Rev. J. Green, Uppingham, Rut Mr. T. Baker, per Mr.
landshire, per Annual Subscrip Lack 0 5 6
tions, &c, viz. : Mr. Brown 0 12 6
T. G. Parker, Esq. ... 10 10 0 Mr. Howe 0 5 0
Mr. Thomas Spring- 8 12 8
thorpe 110
Rev. J. Green 0 10 6 36 5 2
Mr. G.Kemp 0 10 6 Wymondham, Norfolk, Mr. J. A.
Mr. B.Hopkins. 0 10 0 Nash:
Mrs. B. Hopkins 0 7 0 New Year's Gift Cards
Mr. W. Hopkins, Jun. 0 10 A 0 14 9
Mr. T. Laxton 0 5 Cadywoold, Miss Eliza 0 9 7
Mr. T.Godfrey 0 5 0 Fayers, Miss 0 14 8
Mr. J. Sculthorpe 0 5 0 Nash, Mrs 0 6 0
Miss Hill, Missionary Nash, J. A., Jun 1 1 0
Box 2 8 7 Nash, Alfred 0 14 0
Mrs. Kemp, do 0 13 0 School Children, by
Miss Hill, New Year's Mrs. Dannock 0 2 0
Card 0 12 6 4 2 0
Miss Lax- Royston Auxiliary, Herts, per Mr.
ton, do. 0 16 0 J. Baker, Treasurer :
1 8 6 New Year's Cards, per
18 19 1 Miss Hopkins 10 6
Rev. Joseph Dear, Great A Friend 0 6 4
Easton, Leicestershire, Thomas Raker 0 5 0
per Rev. 3. Green, of Mrs. S. Luke 0 3 6
Uppingham, viz. :
Collection after a Ser 1 15 4
mon by the Rev. J. Various Subscriptions
Green 1 13 4 and Donations 5- 6 10
By New Year's Cards . 722
GreatEaston 116 M. H., " Bath Post"
Rockingham 0 3 6 For Widow Ball 3 0 0
Cottingham 0 9 1 For Chumleigh Chapel 3 0 0
Great Oak For other most needy
ley 0 10 0 cases 4 0 0
Bringhurst 0 2 1 10 0 0
Caldecot ... 0 5 6 Rev. G. Hewlett and Friends,
2 11 8 Lutterworth 5 0 0
Rev. A. Salt, Birmingham, from
Miss S. N. Dickinson, Walworth, Mrs. Glover and Miss Mansfield,
collection made among a few for Mr. Hargieave's Station, half
Friends 3 13 for purchase of Bibles ami Tes
Miss Martin, Chelsea, Missionary taments, and half for sick and
Box _ 0 6 aged poor 5 0 0
Miss Ash, do. do .'".'".'.'." 0 7 Charles, Esq., per Treasurer,
Miss Monement, of Lynn, Norfolk, Life Subscriber 10 10 0
per New Year's Gift Cards, Clapham Mission Aid Society, Rev.
viz. 1 Mr. Brown's, per T. Phillips,
Collected by- Esq 10 0 0
Miss Monement, Lynn 0 6 0 Mr. Leonard, of Harpenden, Herts,
Miss Monro 0 4 0 to Lady Day, being his moiety
Miss A. M. Plowright 0 8 10 of contributions pledged 6 5 0
MissS. Paul 0 5 6 Rev. T. Stratten, Hull, Balance
1 4 4 to Lady Day 87 10 0
Rev. Thomas Aveling for the Yorkshire North Riding Auxiliary,
Widow Ball, viz. : J. T. Holt, Esq., Trea
W. Dudley, Esq., Nel- surer 106 11 10
Bon-terrace, Newing- Rev. J. C. Potter, Se
ton 2 0 cretary, Whitby 50 0 0
James Taylor, Esq. ... 1 0 A Friend, per Rev. J.
Mrs. James Taylor ... 1 0 C. Potter D 10 0 0
Mrs. Masters, New- 166 11 10
ington-green 0 10
4 10 0 Mrs. Petty's Legacy, per J. D.
North East London Auxiliary. Hine, Esq., EUminster, less duty,
New Year's Gift Cards, collected 5 ......;. 45 0 0
by Mr. Ebben 27 12 6 Rev. W. R. Parkyn, Bridgewater,
Subscriptions : Somersetshire, for Knowle Sta
Miss Anderton 0 5 0 tion 1 " '
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t. d.
Hev. T. Wayne, Kitchin, for Puck- Collected by Miss E. Wood 1 1 2
eridge Station 20 0 0 Moore, John, Esq 5 0 0
Buckingham Chapel Auxiliary, Dunn, Mrs. E. A. and Friends,
Rev. E. A. Dunn, President. produce of Ladies' Sale, paid last
Collected after Sermons, by Rev. May 34 9 6
E. A. Dunn and Dr. Henderson 14 5 10
Collected by Mr. Arnum 69 1 4
Mr. Matthias Fleming 0 10 0 Bristol Auxiliary :
Friends 0 8 0 An order from J. Robert
son, Esq., Treasurer... 19 9 5
Collected by Miss M. G. Dunn Per H. O. Wills, Esq... 21 1 0
Baker, Mr. B. P 0 10 0 40 10
Olivers, Mrs 0 S 0 North East London Auxiliary, per
Cadbury, Mrs 0 10 6 G. Clarke, Esq., Treasurer 36
Dunn, Rev. E. A 1 1 0 W. Col lard, Esq., for Witheridge
Dunn, Mrs. E. A 0 10 6 Station, Somersetshire 10
Dunn, Miss M. G. ... 0 5 0 Wheathampstead Station, per Mr.
Missionary Box 0 5 9 Davis, Missionary 6
Moore, Miss 0 4 4 " Christiana," per Rev.j E. A.
Moore, Miss 10 0 Dunn :
Moore, Miss S 1 0 0 For the general pur
Sharpe, Miss 0 10 0 poses of the Society. ,:_ 15 0 0
Strange, Mr. W. H. ... 110 For the purchase of
Strange, Mr. James... 110 Sunday-school Re
Wilkinson, Mr., Sen. 2 0 0 ward Books 5 0 0.

Collected by Miss Tuck- Warwickshire Auxiliary, on ac

Coward, Mrs 0 5 0 count, per Rev. R. M. Miller ...
Friends 3 1 9 Rev. T. Lewis, Islington, for Widow
Ball _

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The Directors beg to thank Mrs. Kirkwood, of Brick-lane, Old-street, St.
Luke's, for a quantity of unbound numbers of Magazines, &c. Also, Mr.
John Moginie, for 26 volumes of books for the Missionaries. Also, a Friend,
for 6 drawings, presented to the Ladies' Sale. Also, " Christiana," for a par
cel of books for the Missionaries.
The Rev. W. Palmer, of Puckeridge, desires very gratefully to acknow
ledge the receipt of a bundle of clothing for the Children of the poor on his
station, from the Ladies of the Home Missionary Dorcas Society.
Thanks to the Religious Tract Society for a parcel of Tracts from Mr. Hill,
Snodland, Kent.
The Rev. James Hargreaves acknowledges with sincere thankfulness, the
receipt of a bundle of clothing from the Ladies of the Dorcas Home Mission
ary Society. The usefulness of such helps to the Missionary and his poor
flock cannot be told.

NOTICE.
The Directors of the Home Missionary Society beg to inform the
friends of the Society in town and country, that the Secretary, the
Rev. E. A. Dunn, or some responsible person, will be in attend
ance at the Society's Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, daily, from 10 to
3 o'clock.
All Letters are to be addressed to the Rev. E. A. Dunn, Secre
tary, and orders for payment in London may be directed to be paid
to his order.
1 1 , Chatham Place, Blackfriars,
June 1, 1839.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Bolt-court, London.

 U}o\m Mi&zionav)} JWagajtne,
JULY, 1839.

ANECDOTES OF VILLAGE PREACHING.

An old friend of mine, now in work may be done successfully, but
heaven, used to say, " I like outdoor the knowledge of that success is more
preaching, it perfumes the air ;" and frequently left to be unfolded in eter
I think we may say village preaching nity. Rejoice, Home Missionary, for
perfumes the villages. Certain it is, if it is often peculiarly yours to go
that without those labours that usu forth " weeping, and bearing precious
ally bear this name, many of our rural seed," it is also peculiarly yonrs to
districts would never have enjoyed return, bringing your sheaves with
the fragrance of the "Rose of Sharon." yon. You enjoy much of the bat vest
My first labours commenced in vil in this world. Such joy is not in
lages. Other fields were open to me, deed yours exclusively ; it would be
but these were my choice. Let me sad for the ministers of the Gospel in
recommend it from experience, as a general, if it were ; but while en
good one, and peculiarly valuable for larged fields of labour often present
the young preacher. It is like walk difficulties to our seeing tbe fruit of
ing the hospitals, to a young surgeon ; our labours; and while those accus
it brings him acquainted with a va tomed to the Gospel often disappoint
riety of cases which he would not ottr'hopes in their cultivation, ' having
otherwise know. It introduces htm the form of godliness without the
into practice, and gives him a free power,' the simple-hearted tenant of
dom of utterance. It teaches him the the village or hamlet, receives not ths
necessity of simplicity in his preach grace of God " in vain," and with ful
ing ; that his speech and bis preach ness of heart and simplicity of spirit,
ing 'should not be in the enticing he cheers the village-labourer by
words of man's wisdom ;' and it brings fearlessly declaring what the Lord
him so closely into contact with the hath done for his soul.
poor, that he ever after thinks of We have often heard of the diffi
them in his discourses, and bears them culties of village-preaching, and when
upon his heart. Here the young I began, I expected to face many
preacher is encouraged. He meets dangers; but I never recollect having
with those who are truly inquiring suffered any insult. I much suspect
after the way to Zion. He is heard that a great deal of this lias arisen
with respect and attention. He is out of imprudent zeal. I have been
not harassed by the criticisms of the threatened, but never persecuted. I
learned, or the fastidious remarks of usually obtained suitable introduc
those who deem themselves theologi tions through some pions or well-
cally wise. There is no danger of his meaningpeople of neighbou ring towns.
being made an offender fora word. The I always evidently threw myself on
usual inquiry is, " What shall I do to the generosity of my auditors. I en
be saved 1" Ob, how interesting the deavoured to win them by the most
question; how sweet the feelings of tender prayers for their welfare ;
the mind in returning the plain and never pointing them out as exclu
simple answer, " Believe on the Lord sively to be prayed for, as ignorant
Jesus Christ, and thou sbalt be saved." and wretched. I exhibited the ut
And then to see, and know, in this most urbanity of conduct, and avoided
little field of labour, that our labours in my discourses needless offensive
>fe " not in vain in the Lord," gives expressions ; yet never scrupled to
us a joy of heart which no pen can declare tbe whole truth as it respect
express, while In larger spheres the ed faitb and repentance, the ruin
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and the recovery of man. I felt no
scruple in going along with the Es
tablished Church, to which they had
been accustomed, wherever I could
accompany her, and found the more
favourable reception for using her
collects, and other portions, as they
would slide into my prayers or my
sermons. By these and other similar
means, I was always heard with re
spect, and I trust not in vain. I have
preached in the barn, and in the field ;
in the market-place, and on the green;
in the Assembly-room, and the Inn-
parlour ; on the highway, and the by
way ; in the cottage, and in the cha
pel ; but while I have been opposed,
I have never been insulted. I have
heard of others, at the same time, and
in the same neighbourhoods, who have
been most shamefully used ; but it
never fell to my lot, and if it had, it
would not have been my duty to
shun it ; but from the reasons I have
named, I probably avoided much that
the rash declaimer, who seemed to
court persecution, might be called to
endure. There is such a proverb as,
'I wisdom dwell with prudence;'
and the Home Missionary may often
usefully reduce it to practice.
I am sorry to be obliged to say that
the most bitter persecutors I ever
met with, were the clergy ; but I
must add, that these were exceptions
rather than rules to guide the village-
preacher. In one instance, I met
with a most determined adversary
in the Rector of the parish, but I
was enabled fearlessly to pursue my
course. I began my preaching in the
open air, and a farmer, for more con
venient accommodation, offered me
the use of a pleasant field. The next
time I was announced to preach, he
commanded the farmer to allow me
the use of that field no more, that I
might not disturb the peaceable vil
lage. The farmer consented, but sent
me word that though he could not
lend me his field, he would let me
have a barn. This was better, and
there I preached, as before, to per
haps 300 or 400 hearers. Mortified
at this evasion of the farmer, he then
threatened him with taking tiihe in
kind, if he allowed me to preach any
where on his premises. I prepared
to preach again on any spot that might
he the most favourable. In the in
terval, however, several of the vil
lagers waited upon me, and warned
me of my danger if I again ventured,
for they assured me that the Rector
had ordered the churchwardens to
go to all the inhabitants and egg them
on to pelt me if I dnrst again make
my appearance. A sturdy man of my
congregation engaged to guard me,
with several others ; and as my wife
resolved to go and stand by my side,
she said, "They must be ruffians in
deed who would assault me then." At
the appointed time we marched for
ward in grand array, horse and foot,
and a poor man informed us that,
since we could not be accommodated
on the farmer's premises, be would
do so. " I have got a comfortable
little close," said he, "and my little
crop is cut down, so that you can do
no harm, and I have nothing of any
importance for the Rector to tithe ;
so you are welcome to preach on my
ground at any time." The spot was
pleasant and convenient, and the op
position of the Rector only served to
increase the number of my hearers.
The churchwarden's threats were all
in vain, for the reply they received
in delivering the Rector's message
was, " If you pelt the preacher, we
will pelt you." During the service
the lacquey of the Rector tried to
make a disturbance, but the people
quietly tossed him over the hedge,
and sent him home to his master.
The people of this village had sense
enough to appreciate my disinterested
ness, and remarked, " He takes the
trouble to come to ns poor villagers
for nothing, which is more than Mr.
K would do." " We seek not
yours, but you," is an argument which
tells well among those who are too
familiar with such as practise the re
verse of this rule.
On another occasion I preached in
the parlour of an inn. It was soon
crowded with respectable people, for
the village was large, and I had to
take my stand by the windows and
preach to the crowd both within and
without. The number of hearers
baffled all efforts to supply them with
chairs for seats, but they were more
conveniently accommodated. A mi
litary officer was quartered at the
Inn, and the baggage of a number of
his soldiers was piled up in the par
lour. Half an hour before the ser
vice, I had arrived, and took my seat
near the window. After a little while
the officer observed, that there was
to be preaching there that evening,
and having previously bad some in
terchange of sociable conversation,
he was taken by surprise, when he
found that he had been conversing
with the preacher. " Perhaps, Sir,
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said he, " I can be of some service to
you; (his baggage, as it is, will only
block up the room, but if you would
like it, I will call in my men, and in a
few minutes the whole shall be ar
ranged in order, to serve for seats
for the congregation." The offer was
readily accepted, and the officer re
mained at my elbow, one of the most
attentive of my hearers. As disin-
teiestedness served me in the former
case, so a friendly, social disposition,
served me in this instance. I after
wards opened an excellent chapel in
this village, and I believe that to this
day it has a stated minister.
I recollect another anecdote of
some facts, which occurred in another
part of the kingdom. I went to preach
in the centre of a small village or ham
let, where I think my station was in
the farm-yard. A thick hedge en
circled one part near where 1 stood,
and I afterwards learnt, that, con
cealed in this hedge, was the clergy
man who bore the appropriate name
of A est. This gentleman was evidently
a man of great discrimination in theo
logical matters, for his remark, on
hearing it said that I was a Gospel
preacher, was, " No, he is not a Gos
pel-preacher, he is only an epistle
preacher." I had taken my text out
of the Epistles ! The addenda to this
anecdote are very agreeable. I dis
tributed a number of tracts on the
occasion, and was gratified to learn
that, when I bad finished preaching,
a blacksmith who was, I think, the
chief scholar of the village, mounted
a horse-block, and published the con
tents of my tracts to many eagerly
listening hearers. This anecdote shows
the utility of village preaching for
awakening the attention, and the utility
of iracts to follow up preaching.
I am reminded by the writer of
the article on " Village Preaching,
No. III.," of a sphere of action in
which we were joint labourers. From
some unavoidable circumstances, the
labour in that sphere devolved for
some time upon myself. During that
period, instead of preaching on the
INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME
MISSIONARY STATIONS.
INTERESTING ACCOUNT OF A
YOUNG MAN.
The Sabbath-school is looking up
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walls of the prison as I and my friend
had previously done, I received per
mission to enter among the throng.
It was like preaching in the heart of
a trading city, bearing something of
the aspect of a Wapping. Prior to en
tering, the governor prepared a mili
tary guard to attend me. This I in
stantly declined, for I felt assured
that there was nothing like the dis
play of confidence on snch an occa
sion. I plunged into the centre of
the heedless throng, arrayed in gown
and band, so that all might know me,
and, attended only by the deputy-
governor, who, I believe, then left
me alone among the thousands of
foreigners. A pulpit was provided,
formed of two lofty barrels, with a
plank laid across. On this uncertain
foundation I had to trust myself
amidst a throng of frolicsome sailors
and soldiers of all grades. I looked
up at my elevated pulpit, but there
were no steps to ascend; however, a
Frenchman's quick perception and
invention soon removed the difficulty,
for, one of them dropping on one
knee, while he firmly fixed the other,
and raised an arm to serve as a rail
to the step, instantly mounted me
amidst my auditory. I prayed, and
I preached, attended, indeed, by a
diminishing congregation ; but a large
number remained to the last, and
when any of their comrades approach
ed, making the least noise, they im
mediately drove them away. The go
vernor was surprised at my reception,
for he had kept the guard concealed
ready to assist me, had the least com
motion taken place ; and the thanks
and attention of the hearers then and
afterwards, showed me that in similar
circumstances much may be done by
trusting ourselves to the care of Pro
vidence, and exhibiting the fullest
confidence in our hearers.
This last anecdote, though not re
lating to a village, may, therefore,
nevertheless be usefully improved by
a village preacher.
Camberwell. I. C.
the attendance has been better
lately, and the scholars are improving.
I have been much interested in vi
siting a sick youth, aged seventeen.
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It appears that his mind was seri
ously impressed about three years ago,
by a sermon preached at the Mission
chapel ; (but not by me,) and lor
some time he continued to pay atten
tion to religious duties, but gradually
relaxed in their observation, till he
was nigh falling into the gulf of athe
ism ; in this slate of mind it pleased
God seriously to afflict him. For some
time he hardened himself against this
dispensation, but at last became
humbled, and was brought back to
God ; he is now, I trust, a true peni
tent, and an humble believer ; grate
ful to God tor his affliction, esteeming
it amongst his choicest mercies, and
relying only upon the atonement and
righteousness of the Saviour for his
acceptance.
PERSEVERANCE IN THE CAUSE OF
HOME MISSIONS A NEW CHA
PEL ERECTED ON A STATION.
Since my last journal left, I have
been busily engaged in the great work
of disseminating scriptural know
ledge. My health has suffered from
heavy colds, but amidstall these little
binderances, my mind was never more
impressed with the full conviction of
the importance of my labours, and of
my ceaseless responsibility to God.
My station here is putting forth some
.pleasing indications of good. I have
obtained a room in W , one mile
and a half further from home than
the one we had previously.
In T things are very pro
mising; a good congregation, and
much attention. I have opened a
room in W , (having lost the for
mer) four and a half miles from this.
Our cliapel is to be opened on the
20th instant. May the Divine bless
ing be with us. It is a neat building.
O that it may be a lamp of salvation
to this vicinity ! On the whole this is
my conviction, that the word of the
Gospel which I preach is being at
tended with a blessing, and, as a ne
cessary concomitant, the Prince of
darkness is stirring. A little opposi
tion always gives an edge to my en
ergies. My cause is the cause of ho
liness, and of God.
GREAT ENCOURAGEMENT UPON A
HOME MISSION STATION PLEAS
ING ACCOUNT OF THE DEATH
OF A VILLAGER.
In sending this journal to you, I
cannot employ language more suit
able to express the grateful emotions
of my heart respecting God's kind ap
probation and blessing, than that used
by the prophet, " I will mention the
loving-kindnesses of the Lord, and
the praises of the Lord, according to
all that the Lord hath bestowed on
bs." In external appearance we may
be low and despised, for I cannot
boast of the erection of commodious
places for the public worship of God,
nor of numerous congregations; for
we are, comparatively, a little flock,
but " who hath despised the day of
small things 1" that God has not, ap
pears evident in vouchsafing his pre
sence and blessing.
The general attendance of the peo
ple at the public services is very en
couraging, and the leaven seems to
spread, till the whole be leavened.
One pleasing instance I will relate,
concerning a female, lately deceased,
who had been a constant attendant
on the preaching of the word in one
of the villages 1 visit. Of her, it may
be truly said, that she was a living
epistle written by the finger of God,
seen and read by all men. She was,
through grace, enabled to adorn the
doctrines of God as contained in the
Gospel, in all things, in the family,
the world, and the church ; in her the
grace of God was seen in a remark
able manner, more so in severe suf
fering : she highly appreciated the
privilege of having a servant of Christ
near her to impart instruction and
consolation. By faith she rose above
her sufferings, confident that her light
affliction, which was but for a mo
ment, was working for her a far more
exceeding and eternal weight of
glory. A few days previous to her
dissolution, she desired me, after her
death, to preach a sermon that might
perhaps prove beneficial to her hus
band and children, whose salvation
lay near her heart. Then she said,
" If yon please, Sir, I will choose the
text;" to which I consented, when
she said, " ' The eternal God is thy
refuge, and underneath are the ever
lasting arms;' " this," she added, " is
all my salvationthis is my experi
ence." In this faith she departed. I
complied with her request, in deliver
ing a discourse founded on the fore-
mentioned text, to a numerous as
sembly, convened at the Methodist
Chapel, which was kindly lent for
the occasion. I have reason to hope
that this instance will be like bread
cast upon the waters, seen after many
days.
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DEVOTION TO MISSIONARY SER
VICES EIGHT VILLAGES VISIT
ED ON ONE STATION GRANT
OF BOOKS FROM THE SUNDAY-
SCHOOL UNION.
Time admonishes me to send yon
another journal of my proceedings
for the past quarter, on this station.
Through a kind and gracious Provi
dence I have been so preserved and
strengthened, that though I have had
personal and relative affliction, (my
son being again under the doctor's
hand,) yet I have been enabled to
dicharge the duties devolving upon
me; and with my preaching engage
ments, distribution of tracts, and vi
siting the sick and dying, my time
has been wholly occupied, and I can
truly say, that my whole desire and
delight is, to spend and be spent in
the service of Christ. My villages
(eight in number) still continue to
wear an encouraging aspect, the at
tendance, generally, is good ; the
rooms are frequently crowded, and
the people express many thanks for
my coming to proclaim the Gospel
among them. My only prayer is, that
the word preached may prove the
power of God to their eternal salva
tion. The Lord, I trust, is blessing
my feeble efforts to promote his glory,
for, in my visits to the people, many
have expressed that they have found
it good to come and hear the word ;
and some who were not in the habit
of going to any place of worship, now
appear to be under a concern for
their souls. One man in particular,
MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
HIE UNHAPPY MARRIAGE.
In one of the villages comprised in
a Home Missionary station, lived a
joung woman of respectable family,
of decent appearance, of modest de
meanor, of industrious habits, and of
morally good conduct; who had care-
billy laid up the noble sum of one
hundred pounds in the Savings'- bank
in tiiis county. She was occasionally
> hearer of mine, and, living in the
name neighbourhood, gave me very
reqnent opportunities of knowing
and marking her deportment. She
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on my visiting him last Saturday, at
K , appeared truly sensible of his
state, said that he felt himself a vile
sinner, &c. I endeavoured to point
him to Christ, as the only Saviour.
He listened with great attention, ex
pressed a desire to look to him, when
I assured him that if, under a feeling
sense of need, he could but go to
Jesus and cry for mercy, he need not
doubt of success, because Christ de
clares, " Him that cometh unto me, I
will in no wise cast out." May the
Holy Spirit enable him so to approach
the Saviour, as to rest entirely upon
him, and then it will be bis happiness
to be saved with an everlasting salva
tion.
You will be pleased to hear that,
through the kindness of the Sunday
School Union sending me a small
grant of books, I have now establish
ed a Sabbath-school at Tor Cross ; at
present I have admitted nearly fifty
children, and I believe we should
have had a much greater number,
only many of the parents being very
poor, are not able to provide their
children with decent clothes, and
therefore do not like to let them come ;
and I know this circumstance keeps
many adult persons from coming to
hear the word, for they have told me
that they are ashamed to come in
their working-clothes, and that they
are not able to provide any better.
Would any kind friends, through the
medium of your Magazine, send a
supply of left-off clothes ? I am sure
they would be gratefully received,
and our school and chapel would be
better attended.
unfortunately became acquainted with
a man who was not either of very
sober or industrious habits. He, how
ever, contrived to ingratiate himself
into the favour of my neighbour
Mary, and unhappily gained her af
fection and confidence, to such a de
gree, that he actually prevailed upon
her to leave the paternal abode with
him ; and they went, and were mar
ried clandestinely. " Marriage is ho
nourable in all;" and therefore this
first step of Mary's, to be married
secretly, is to be condemned. Let
joung people beware of the first step
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to min ; for the way of sin is down
hill. Havir.g no home prepared for
her reception as his wife, they were
compelled to occupy ready-furnished
lodgings ; and they took them in a
village public-house, a few miles dis
tant. Mary and her husband by this
time had taken a few journeys to the
Savings'- bank, anil thus lowered their
amount of stock ; while he was to be
seen every day dressed in his best
attire, not deigning any longer to de
mean himself to work. In a very few
months, alas ! as might reasonably be
expected, their little fund became
completely exhausted. To work, he
was compelled very reluctantly to re-
torn. The wife was now confined
with her first-born child ; and not
affording to have suitable attendance
and suitable nourishment at that pe
culiarly critical period, she took cold,
the cold seized upon her lungs, so
that instead of being able to attend
upon her poor innocent helpless babe,
she required some one constantly to
attend and wait upon her :but, alas !
their finances would no longer admit
of it. It pleased Almighty God to
take the dear babe to himself, remov
ing it from this sinful, miserable
world, to a peaceful aud happier
home above the skies. The mother
still continued so ill, that she was
quite incapacitated to attend to her
little domestic concerns. Her hus
band, naturally ill-tempered, became
much more so; having an afflicted,
helpless wife, completely exhausted
funds, and a miserable home, ren
dered more so by his imprudencies
and idleness. He sought comfort,
therefore, in a village ale-house, and
so much neglected his afflicted part
ner, and forsook his home, that had
it not been for the kindness and at
tention of her relatives, I very much
fear she would have perished for
want. Mary at length was brought
again under the same rooffrom which,
less than eighteen months before, she
had so unhandsomely departed, to
the great grief and anxieiy ef aged
parents and other relatives. Hearing
that she had returned to her parents'
home, and that she was in alarmingly
afflictive circumstances, I conceived
it to be my bounden dnty to visit
her, and I immediately did so. But,
oh ! what a contrast in her appear
ance ! Instead of the glow or health
that formerly appeared on her cheek,
it wore a hue deadly pale ; instead of
the upright position, and the firm,
nimble step, affliction had so en
feebled her, that she could not move
across the room without assistance ;
and her voice, once soft, and sweet,
and musical, was now hoarse and hol
low as the very echo, as the tomb it
self. I stood aghast ! A thrill of as-
tonishmentinstanlaneously came over
me as 1 looked at her ; and had I not
been well acquainted with her coun
tenance and previous history, I never
could have supposed that an altera
tion so wonderful, and so compara
tively recent, could have taken place
upon the human frame. I read and
prayed with her. She thanked me
for my kindness, and begged I would
shortly come again. The effort in
listening to my reading and prayer
seemed almost too much for her ex
hausted feeble frame to sustain. After
paying her two more visits, she pre
maturely sank into the cold embrace
of death. Of course, I can say but
little as to the state of her mind. She
cried for pardoning mercy, and a
mercifully compassionate Saviour, I
fondly hope, suffered not her cry to
ascend in vain. Oh ! what highly im
portant lessons this deeply affecting
narrative should impress upon all our
minds. Ought we not to be exceed
ingly careful of our company, "for
one sinner destroyeth much good"
and especially one whom we are
about to select as our companion
through life? If Mary had married
a sober, industrious, religious man,
with her one hundred pounds, they
both might now have been living in
credit, respectability, and comlort.
Ought we not, in matters so vastly
important, respecifully to consult our
beloved parents? Who so likely to
counsel us for our true welfare, as
they who have proved the sincerity of
their affection for us by what they
have already done for us since we
came into being? And, above all
things, ought we not to make the sal
vation of our souls our chief concern t
" For what is a man profited, if he
shall gain the whole world, and lose
his own soul ?" We shall most as
suredly and undoubtedly find, that
" godliness is profitable for all things :
having the promise of the life which
now is, as well as of that which is to
come." Oh, that young persons, and
especially professedly religious young
pe^ons, would ever bear in mind the
Apostle's exhortation, " Be ye not
unequally yoked together with unbe
lievers." L.
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ORDINATION.
On Wednesday, April 3rd, the
Dorset County Association held their
Half-yearly meeting at Weymouth,
when the Rev. Mr. Bod well, A.M.,
from America, was ordained to the
pastorate over the church and con
gregation in St. Nicholas-street, (late
the charge of the Rev. Mr. Crump,
now Chaplain at Mill-hill School.) The
introductory sermon was preached on
Tuesday evening, by the Kev. Mr.
Porter, of Wareham, from Nehem. vi.
3, " I am doing a great work," &c.
The members of Mr. Bod well's church
met in the vestry at six o'clock on
Wednesday morning, to implore the
Divine blessing upon the union about
to be formed. At seven o'clock about
200 persons sat down to the annual
breakfast of the County Sunday-school
Union. John Brown, Esq., Secretary
to the Union, read an admirable essay
appended to the Report on Sabbath-
school Education, which is to be
printed with the Report. Several
ministers spoke on the subject of Sab
bath-school instruction. At half-past
ten o'clock the ordination service
commenced, and was, throughout,
most interesting and devotional. The
Rev. J. Anderson, of Dorchester, read
and prayed. The Rev. A. M. Brown,
M.A., of Poole, preached from 1
Tim. iii. 15, "The Church of the
living God." The Rev. Mr. Evans,
of Shaftesbury, asked the questions.
The Rev. Mr. Bishop, of Beaminster,
offered the prayer. And the Rev. T.
Durant, of Poole, gave the charge
from"Make full proof of thy mi
nistry." The address of this much
revered minister was full of kind, ju
dicious, and practical admonition.
Mr. Bodwell, in answering the ques
tions put to him, made one statement
with which we were much struck; it
was this" In the colleges in Ame
rica, when a student becomes decided
in religion, lie is expected to devote
himself to the ministry, or give a sa
tisfactory reason for declining it."
The state of things in our own be
loved country, how different from this!
After the ordination service, the
ministers and friends dined together
to the number of about sixty. There
were present twenty-one ministers
of the comity, and several inlluen-
tial laymen. In the evening, the
Uev. Richard Keynes, of Blandford,
preached a very impressive sermon to
the people, from" Strive together
with me." The rev. gentleman tak
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ing the words as a motto, made two
particular observations,
I. This is the time, if ever there
was a time, when the co-operation of
the church is necessary to render the
ministry efficient.
II. He would notice some of the
means which might be advantage
ously employed for this purpose.
The rev. preacher urged upon his
hearers, in strong and striking lan
guage, the importance of earnest and
united prayers for the outpouring of
the Holy Spirit. May ministers and
people be much more deeply im
pressed with the necessity of attend
ing to this counsel than we have ever
yet been ; and soon the sister-spirits
of Antichrist and Infidelity now as
siduously and craftily seeking the oc
cupancy of our pulpits and our villages,
shall he crushed, and blasted, and de
stroyed.
EXTRACT FROM A LETTER AD
DRESSED BY A HOME MISSION
ARY TO THE SECRETARY.
" Since I bad the pleasure of seeing
yon in London, it has pleased our
heavenly Father to bring me into
deep waters. The evening after I left
your house, my son, who was just re
turned from Lewisham, was taken ill,
and 1 was detained several days at
the house of my esteemed and bene
volent friend, Mr. T. Whiteley. Im
mediately after we arrived home, the
poor boy was laid up again in an in
flammation of the lungs ; and in less
than a fortnight after, no less than
five of my family were placed under
medical care. My youngest son, who
had the scarlet fever, followed by the
croup, fell under the stroke of death ;
he expired on the 15th of February,
in the arms of his now-sainted sister,
who was then sufficiently recovered
to afford him some little assistance in
his combat with the last enemy. The
other branches were raised up, but
iny dear daughter continued to sink
from that time, till she sank also into
the arms of her dear and adored Re
deemer. She suffered much during
the last fortnight ; her pain, which
was chietiy in the head, was of the
most distressing description. I was
so anxious to obtain some relief for
her, if it were only a palliation of her
sufferings, that 1 had two surgeons
and a physician, but all to no pur
pose; she departed this life on the
7th of May, 1S39, in the twenty-third
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year of her age, after suffering from
a complication of diseases, a term of
seven years. She was considered one
of the most interesting young women
in the neighbourhood, remarkably in
telligent, and yet unaffected ; of re
tiring habits, and truly devoted lo
(oil and his cause. I feel that 1 have
lost another of my most valuable aux
iliaries, as well as an affectionate and
lively, and, I may add, beautiful
chilil. A great sensation has been
created in the immediate neighbour
hood, the village was a complete Bo-
chini for some days ; 1 hope her last
addresses to those who visited her,
will tell on the characters and future
destiny of many who were the aston
ished witnesses* of the triumphs of
grace amidst the terrible ravages of
disease.
" Our rector has kindly sent me a
most affectionate letter of condolence,
in which he says, ' I condole with
you sincerely, in the death of your
deservedly dear daughter ; I sincerely
grieve for your loss, and sympathize
with you in your affliction. I lament
that it was not my privilege to have
more personal acquaintance with your
lamented daughter, but the little I
knew of her character, led me to re
spect her, nay, feel much interest
about her.' I have received several
other letters of a similar stamp, which
cannot but excite and call forth the
gratitude of my heart."
a scene in china.
Chinese Goodness.
At the door ef the Temple stood
two civil officers, who introduced us
into the Court-yard, which wis lined
by about fifty men in uniform, ar
ranged to the right and left, but with
out arms.
The two Mandarins were seated
behind a table adorned with a red
cloth hanging down in front, and sur
mounted with emblems of magisterial
office. They sat, when we entered,
assuming an air of great dignity and
solemnity, without moving a muscle
of their countenances, or turning their
eyes to the right hand or to the left.
On each side ot the Mandarins stood
about half a dozen of inferior officers,
and some lictors, all as still and silent
as the grave.
On ascending the steps of the
temple, we uncovered our heads, and
bowed respectfully to the Mandarins,
which compliment was returned, first
by the civil, and then by the military
officers, lifting their folded hands as
high as their breasts, and then slowly
letting them down again. One of the
attendants then pointed to two chairs
and tables, provided with red cushions
and coverings, a little to the left of
the Mandarins, on which we sat down.
The civil Mandarin was the chief
speaker, and began the conference
by asking our names and surnames,
places of birth, date of leaving Can
ton, the ports at which we had touch
ed ; and, finally, our business. To all
these queries we gave suitable an
swers, adding, that our object was to
do good by spreading religious books,
and exhorting men to repent, and be
lieve in Jesus.
The civilian then asked who Jesus
was, and what was the meaning of
the word Christ which he had met
with in our books 1
This gave us an opportunity of ex
plaining the work and undertaking of
the Saviour, whose benevolent doc
trines we came to propagate for the
reformation and improvement of the
age.
Here the general interposed, and
asked, with a gruff voice, how we
could think of coming to China to ex
hort people to be good? did we suppose
that there were no good people in
China before? They had already
made arrangements to supply us with
provisions ; they had got sheep, and
pigs ; fowls and ducks ; pulse and
flour, to meet our necessities ; and
was that not a proof of their goodness ?
We said we bad no doubt that the
people of China were good to a cer
tain extent, but they were far from
perfect, and knew nothing of the way
of salvation, which it was our business
to make known to them.
The civil Mandarin then said, '"We
have Confucius and his doctrines,
which have sufficed ns for ages, and
what need we any further sage 1"
We observed, that Confucius merely
enforced the duties of the social rela
tions, but gave men no information on
divine and eternal subjects ; nor did he
effect any thing for the deliverance
of mankind ; wherefore it was by no
means superfluous to have a teacher,
and a Saviour, such as the one now
proposed to them. To this they re
plied, that in our opinion it might be
good, but in theirs it was evil ; that
these doctrines instead of benefiting
only corrupted the people, and there
fore the dissemination of them conld
not be permitted. As for our books,
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they diil not want them, and would
not have them ; and we ought by no
means to be going from place to place
seeking to disseminate our publica
tions, because such practices were
contrary to law! 'Extract from Med-
hnrst.
Mr. Editor, I have transcribed
the foregoing for the purpose of so
bringing the subject under your no
tice, that, by your comments upon this
avowal of the heathen Chinese, you
nay, in your valuable Home Mission
ary Magazine, strive to cast down the
high thoughts of some who bear the
Christian name ; for there are who
plead their works (all defective as
they are) to be sufficient proof of
their sufficient goodness; and who
practically say (though they will not
act as honestly as the Chinese heathen,
and say, verbally,) " These suffice us,
and what need we any other wisdom?"
and who obstinately refuse to search
the best book, that they might become
wise unto salvation.
I hope that you will kindly accept
the challenge ;"it will be better done,
and with more hope of a successful
result, than if left to,
Mr. Editor,
Your Friend,
A Constant Reader.
PRAYING BREATH IS NEVER SPENT
IN VAIN ; OR, THE PRAYERS OF
THE LABOURER'S WIFE ABUND
ANTLY ANSWERED,
The Gospel was introduced into a
village of Dorsetshire, about the year
1808, under the following interesting
circumstances:
A poor woman, the wife of a la
bourer, was the means of laying the
foundation of this interest. Having
been brought to the knowledge of the
truth, she experienced bitter perse
cution from her husband, who, be
cause his viile would not relinquish
the service of God, frequently turned
her oat of doors in the night, and du
ring the winter season. The wife
being a " prudent woman," did not
expose this cruelty to her neighbours,
but, on the contrary, to avoid their
observations, she went into the adja
cent fields, and betook herself to
prayer. Greatly distressed, but not
in despair, her only encouragement
was, tliat with God all things are possi
ble: she therefore resolved to set apart
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a fixed time every day to pray for
the conversion of her persecuting
husband. This she was enabled to do
without missing a day for a whole year.
Seeing no change, she formed a se
cond resolution to persevere for six
months longer, which she did up to
the last day, when she retired at
twelve o'clock as usual, and, as she
thought, for the last time. Her desire
not being granted, her expectations
appeared to be cut off. That same day
her husband returned from his labour
in a state of deep dejection ; and, in
stead of sitting down as usual to his
dinner, he proceeded directly to his
chamber. His wife followed and list
ened, and found, to her grateful as
tonishment, she could say, " behold,
he prayeth!" He came down stairs,
but refused to eat, and returned
again to his work until the evening.
When he came home, his wife affec
tionately asked him what was the
matter. "Matter enough," said he,
" 1 am a lost sinner. About twelve
o'clock this morning, as I was at my
work, an impression was made upon
my mind that I cannot get rid of, and
I am sure I am lost." His wife en
couraged him to pray ; but he replied,
" It is of no use, there is no forgive
ness for me." Smitten with remorse
at the recollection of his former con
duct towards her, he said, " Will you
forgive me V She replied, " Oh yes."
" Will yon pray for me?" " Yes, that
I will." ' Will you pray forme nowl"
"I will, with all my heart." They
instantly fell on their knees and wept,
and made supplication. His tears of
penitence were mingled with her tears
of gratitude and joy. Soon afterwards
thii pious couple agreed to have their house
registered as a place of worship ; and the
scene of solitary intercession became a
house of prayer. In vain were they re
proved and threatened from certain
quarters, and ordered to hold no more
meetings for prayer. Their house was
under the protection of the law, their
hearts under the influence of the Gos
pel. Like the two blind men who
followed the Saviour, saying, " Have
mercy on u*," when the multitude
said they should hold their peace,
they cried the more a great deal. The
consequence was, their little habita
tion soon became too strait for the at
tendance ; and having, by great eco
nomy, saved out of their scanty earn
ings the sum of 5, they resolved to
expend it towards the erection of a
place for the accommodation of others,
who wished to hear the Gospel, and
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having obtained a little pecuniary as
sistance, a house for God was built in
their garden, with the materials which
their neighbours carried to them ; and
in a little time was completed and paid
for. There was no loss of time, nor dis
cord among the labourers: " the wall
was built, and the roof thereof joined
together, for the people had a mind to
work."
Of this happy couple it may be re
corded, that, having a " church," con
sisting of about forty-four members, of
which he who was once a persecutor, is
now a Deacon, and in the midst of which
he reads the hymns every Sabbath-day,
they continue " with one accord, eating
their meat with gladness and singleness
of heart, praising God, and having fa
vour with all the people."
A larger place became absolutely ne
cessary for the accommodation of the
poor villagers, many of whom came a
considerable distance to hear the word.
After much difficulty, a piece of free
hold ground has been purchased, upon
which a now place of worship lias been
erected ; which, with the vestry, bury-
ing-ground, &c, cost about ,500.
The poor people in the neighbourhood
have exerted themselves in this good
cause, to the admiration of all who
knew their circumstances ; and who can
hesitate exclaiming " what hath God
wrought!"
THE HOME AND COLONIAL IN
FANT-SCHOOL SOCIETY.
The Report of this important and
useful Society is before us, and we
have pleasure in inserting the follow
ing extracts therefrom. Her Majesty
is the Patroness of the Society.
gt The Gray's Inn-road Model-school
contains about 200 children ; nothing
more strongly shows the neglected state
of the population of this great metro
polis than the fact that the Committee
choosing a situation, mainly because
certain premises were convenient and
the price not unreasonable, could at
once collect so large a number of child
ren, not one in ten of whom knew their
letters, or had apparently ever been in
any school. It is obvious on consider
ation, however, that the great Educa
tional Societies, whose head-quarters are
in London, do but little to assist the
education of the resident population,
they operate in some degree to absorb
the funds that might be devoted to that
purpose, and to occupy many men who
under other circumstances, might form
local committees, at the same time they
maintain no schools except their Model-
schools. This is not said in the way of
reproach ; these societies are for the
nation at large and not for London ;
and as the difficulty of forming local
committees to raise schools in the me
tropolis is, from the peculiar habits of
its population, far greater than in the
country, it is high time that this sub
ject received more attention. At pre
sent London, where the population
ought to be the best educated, and set
the first example, is believed to be the
worst instructed part of England.
<bThis want of local schools applies
with peculiar force to those for Infants ;
schools for older children may be at a
distance from their homes, they can
walk, and weather does not so much af
fect them ; but with very young child
ren the case is different, the school must
be brought near to them, as experience
shows they will not be brought to the
school ; there may be an exception now
and then ; but those who have attended
to the management of Infant-schools,
are aware that it is impossible to obtain
the attendance of children with any
thing like regularity, if the school be at
any considerable distance from their
habitations.
" In reviewing their labours con
nected with the Colonies, the Com
mittee have to state that they have this
year trained four Teachers for the Mau
ritius, and nine for the West Indies
(the latter for the Trustees of the Mico
Charity.) Lessons, prints, &c. have
been sent to Sidney and the Cape of
Good Hope ; the Committee are also
expecting in a. short time to send a
Teacher to Van Dieman's Land ; and
they trust, as the labours of home di
minish, more may be done for our Co
lonial possessions. Greatly as Educa
tion has been neglected in our own
country, it has obviously been much
more fearfully neglected in these dis
tant parts of the empire.
" The foreign operations of the So
ciety have, from the pressure of the
same cause (home engagements,) been
greatly limited. Six Teachers have,
however, been trained for that active
and useful society, the Ladies' Society
for Education in China and the East,
and the Committee have received the
most gratifying accounts of a Teacher
instructed under their auspices, and
now conducting the first Infant-school
in Brussels. They have reason to be
lieve they shall in a short time be called
on to send a Teacher to the present en-
terprizing ruler of Egypt, another to
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our Missionaries at Smyrna, and one to
China. They have had some commu
nication with Paris, with a view to the
training of a Teacher, but as yet no
thing decisive has been accomplished;
they rejoice, however, to find that the
' Practical Remarks on Infant Educa
tion,' and ' Model Lessons,' published
for this Society, are at present translat
ing into French. It is hoped these
works may lead to some improvement
in the Infant School system in France,
at all events their decidedly religious
tendency makes it a cause of much
thankfulness, that they are made acces
sible to the Teachers fit that country.
These works have also been sent to
America and Russia, with what success
the Committee have not yet beard. On
the whole they have no doubt that the
foreign operations of the Society will
continue to increase, as the subject of
Infant Education is making consider
able progress on the continent, particu
larly in Italy, as well as in the United
States."
HINGHAM, NORFOLK.
The Anniversary of the Chapel in
this town, was held on Tuesday, June
11, when two sermons were preached
by the Rev. W. Spencer, of Holloway,
in the afternoon, from Matt. ix. 35 ;
and in the evening, from John xx. 31.
The devotional services were conducted
by the Revs. Messrs. Alexander,
Deffey, Farebrother, and Atkins. The
Rev. J. Spencer, who has recently en
tered on his labours here, under the
auspices of the Home Missionary So
ciety, is, notwithstanding many difli-
culties, prosecuting his labours with
encouraging success.
MARY S VISIT TO THE WORK
HOUSE ; OR, A REMARKABLE
ANSWER TO PRAYER.
" Whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believ
ing, ye shall receive." Matt. xxi. 22.
Mary was a humble follower of her
blessed Lord and Master, and, like
Him, desirous of* going about to do
Rood : the souls of her brethren were
dear to her for His sake who died to
purchase them, and it was her de
light to converse with those whom the
world overlooks, if by any means she
"night be to them an instrument of
good. Her own behaviour was a com
mentary on that comprehensive text,
"looking unto Jesus ;" and whilst
setting him forth in the several offices
ot his character to others, she was
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enabled herself, by new views of his
sufficiency, to meet all classes and
circumstances, and to encourage
doubting hearts, by the assurance,
that nothing was too hard for the
Lord, whose love was so great that it
removed all harriers and hinderances,
even that greatest of all barriers, tin,
having given his only beloved Son,
that " whosoever believetli in him
should not perish, but have everlasl ing
life." Among other places, she often
sought out that hospital of misery,
vice, and wretchedness, a parish
workhouse, where dwelt a man whose
character was marked among his fel
lows as peculiarly hardened in crime.
He had seen better days, and was
possessed, in some points, of more in
telligence than is usual with persons
in his situation. Being reader and
writer-general to his more ignorant
neighbours, he, on this account, prided
himself as something above their level,
forgetting, it would seem, that these
very advantages, if abused, rendered
him more truly a fool than any amongst
them ; since their only tendency ap
peared to he that of confirming the
awful infidelity of his principles, and
perverting the choicest gifts of God
to his own condemnation. He could
read the Word, which said, " Look
unto me, and be ye saved,"" hear,
and your soul shall live ;" but he
asked not, looked not, heard not, felt
not. His tongue, his ear, his eye, his
heart, were alike closed at the voice
of Jesus' love ; and the Gospel sound
was unlo him "a savour of death unto
death," instead of " a savour nf life
unto life." The violence of his tem
per had long made him the terror of
both old and young, who all shared
in turn the fearful expressions of
blasphemy that fell from his lips. As
it may be supposed, a marked visita
tion of an offended God upon such
a character as this would cause an
unusual sensation among the inmates
of the workhouse ; arid tidings soon
reached Mary, that " Old Will" (the
name by which he was generally
known) was laid upon a bed, from
which the doctor did not expect he
would ever rise again. Influenced
by the love of God, and in noway
discouraged by the obstinacy with
which all her former remonstrances
and entreaties had be^u rejected,
Mary expressed the strongest desire
to make one effort more for this per
ishing soul ; and in the infinite for
bearance and long-suffering mercy
of her God, she felt that there was
ample ground for hope, at least
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ground for prayer. The accounts she
heard of him were most discourag
ing ; they seemed to say, that his un
chained spirit raged with increased
violence under the fetters which held
his body down, and that his fearful
execrations in defiance of the power
of God, who had said, " Hitherto shalt
thou go, and no further," were so aw-
ful, that few, if any, were found will
ing to carry him his necessary food
or medicines, while all looked at one
another with a sort of creeping horror
at his expected end. But Mary was
not to be intimidated, for the Lord
delivered her from all fears: she knew
in whom she had trusted, and that he
had all hearts in his keeping :--" Not
by might, nor by power, but by my
Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts." Thus
strong in the midst of weakness, this
gentle female walked steadily through
the dark and desolate line of rooms
that led to the bed of the old man ?
her eye unto the Lord, her heart
fixed on the promise, " Whatsoever
ye shall ask inprayer, believing, ye
shall receive." The scene was ap
palling to nature. She was alone
with the untamed spirit of a roan,
more than usually inflamed by bodily
suffering ; alone, did I say 1 and yet
not alone ; her heavenly Father was
very near his child in that solemn
hour, and she felt him so. Drawing
near to the bed, with a hand kindly
extended to the poor sufferer, and a
look of kindness and compassion, she
was met by an expression ot scorn
and dislike, whilst he angrily asked
what she wanted. " I am sent from
my Master, with a message to deliver
to yon," she very mildly said. As
though at once penetrating her whole
meaning, and discerning the messen
ger of a light he hated, resolutely
determined not to listen to her, he
repeatedly vociferated, "I won't bear
it I don't knowI won't know your
Master I want no message from
him." "Must I then go back, and
tell him that even now you refuse his
mercy, that you will not so much as
hear what he has to offer?" asked
Mary, with all the persuasion and
affection she could throw into her
words and manner." Yes, yes," he
replied, with repeated oaths." No,
I cannot, indeed I cannot" rejoined
Mary ; " if you will not let me pray
with, I must pray /or you." Infuriated
at her importunity, he stretched his
hands beyond the bed, to prevent her
drawing near to it; hut, not to be
repelled, she withdrew beyond his
reach, and kneeling down in a corner
of the little room, began to pray in a
loud and earnest tone. Confounded
at such determined resistance, the
man vented his rage in fiercely exe
crating the name of that Saviour,
whose atoning blood was being plead
ed so touchingly and tenderly for him,
crying out, like Legion, " What have
I to do with thee, Jesus, thon Son of
the living God 1" Still she prayed :
The tempest of his mind at length
seemed to wear itself out, and its
swellings gradually subsided into an
indistinct murmur. By and by this
too ceased, and the fervent supplica
tions of Mary alone broke the still
ness of the room. It was a solemn
stillness, and she scarcely knew how
to interpret it; yet she continued
prating, and that with redoubled
earnestness, a holy energy filling her
s ul. A sound was heard, filling op
the pauses of her voice ; she listened,
and distinctly heard sobs proceeding
from the bed. ' He smote the rock,
and waters gushed out :" the hard
ened sinner wept! It was a moment
of deep feeling for Mary ; and long
did she remain kneeling in the place
where God had so evidently blessed
her endeavours, and heard her pray
ers. At length she arose, and stole
gently towards the bed. Big tears
rolled over the hard features of the
poor prodigal : that face which just
before had expressed only the bit
terest malignity was now entirely
changed. The man held out his hand
to Maiy. " Come again," was all he
said then. She did go again and
again, during the six remaining weeks
which were allotted him on earth ;
and he then died, we trust, in the
faith, for he seemed to love much for
the much forgiven. What an encou
raging and powerful testimony to the
efficacy of prayer ! and that " effec
tual fervent prayer availeth much,"
we have a striking instance in the
case before us. Mary has since en
tered her glorious rest ; and if one
star in her crown of rejoicing shines
more brightly than another, we may
suppose it to be the one which that
God who heareth prayer bestowed
upon her, in the soul of this poor
man, so richly fulfilling the promise,
" Whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer,
believing, ye shall receive.'
"Thou art coming to a King:
Large petitions with thee bring;
For his grace and power are such,
None can ever ask too much."
(From The Cottager's Monthly Visitor.)
 for July, 1 839.
A LESSON FOR. THE DISCONTENTED.
Yesterday I visited Solomon Thig-
ger and his wife at W , about four
miles from my home. On entering
their little cot, each had, as they
called it, a dish of broth before them,
made from mutton suet, with plenty
of leeks and a little bread, for dinner.
They were on their knees asking a
blessing, I remained till they had
dined. I had my heart warmed with
the scene that followed. Each again
ineeled to return thanks (although
withextreme difficulty ;) one had two
cratches, the other a stick, to assist
em. When seated, I said, " You ap
pear thankful, although your fare is
scanty." " Oh," replied the old man,
" the Lord is very good to ns ; we de
serve nothing. We are contented and
happy." And on handing them 13s.
the quarterly allowance of a kind
lady, he said, "The Lord bless you,
bless you, for your kindness to us poor
unworthy sinners." I said, " You
must not thank me, but the Lord, for
inclining the heart of a dear, good
gentleman in Somersetshire." And on
my telling him I should write soon, he
said, will) tears glistening in his eyes,
" May the dear Saviour bless him and
reward him a thousand-fold for their
kindness to us. Oh, how good the
Lord is. I want to feel more thankful,"
and added, " Do make our service
and love to him." I reminded them
of the necessity of continual prayer,
for they had lived beyond the age al
lotted to man. ' Yes, Sir," replied
the aged woman, "and we must watch
as well as pray, for the Devil is often
at my elbow, and without watching,
he would get the tipper hand of us.
But I know that my Redeemer liveth,
and may we both be prepared when
he pleases to rail for us."
Previous to my entering this humble
dwelling, (for I believe all their furni
ture, np stairs and down, is not worth
ten shillings,) I had passed the man
sion and equipage of a great man.
Oli, thought I, what a contrast as to
outward circumstances, but how much
this poor couple have the advantage ,
here is contentment and happiness,
and a well-grounded hope of a blessed
immortality. Here are riches in the
midst of the most abject poverty, the
peace of God which passeth all un
derstanding.
I asked them if they wanted any
thing, " Oh dear," replied the aged
saint, " nothing; I have more than my
dear Saviour bad, for I have a pillow
125
to lay my head upon. I only want
more love to God and my kind good
friends."
The woman cannot read, hut her
hnsband ran, and I supplied him with
tracts and Magazines, which he says
provided him with a feast all the day
long. On inquiring why he did not
ask a blessing, and return thanks, in
stead of his wife, he said, in all the
simplicity of his heart, *' Oh, dame is
farther fore than I am," meaning she
had words more at command than he
had.
After reading a portion of the word
of Cod, and spending a few moments
in prayer with them, I left the house
with feelings of gratitude to God for
what my eyes had seen and my ears
heard. *
WHO CAN TELL f
We know what has passed, but we
know not what is to come. We ran
record past mercies and troubles, but
all before lies hid in the womb of
providence. It is our duty to be
grateful to God for the past blessings
with which we have been favoured,
and trust him for the future, knowing
he hath done all things well. There
are some things, however, we can
tell ; thongh many we cannot. We
can tell that if the farmer does not
sow, he cannot reap ; if the fisher
man does not let down the net, he
cannot enclose fishes; if the trades
man is not diligent in his business,
he cannot expect to be rich. God
could have supplied our wants with
out the use of means, but he has not :
be has in infinite wisdom connected
the means with the end. The farmer
ploughs and sows, and then he says,
who can tell but 1 may have a plenti
ful crop ? The patient in the use of
means, says, who can tell but I may
recover? but it is presumption to ex-
pent the end without the use of
means. The pious minister as he
passes from his study to the pulpit,
may be cheered in the hope that the
message he is about to deliver may
be blessed in the conversion of many
souls. Well may he say, as he gazes
upon the assembled multitude, who
ran tell, but the angels may this day
carry the intelligence from this place,
that this one and that one was born
here? When we look around at the
means now used for the evangeliza
tion of a ruined world, who can tell
the wonderful results? When a Mis
sionary for the heathen at home, or
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those abroad, is set apart to his im
portant office, who, who can tell the
important results of his labours? who
can tell, the thousands, yea millions,
converted by his instrumentality ?
children yet unborn may be blessed
by his labours. The Home Missionary
enters into a station where eight, ten,
or twelve villages are without spiri
tual instruction. Like a field wiiere
no plough has touched, and no seed
sown ; all, all is covered with thorns,
briers, and noxious weeds. But who
can tell the happy results, when the
first fruits appear ? who can tell the
harvest children instructed, tracts
lent, sick visited, the gospel preach
ed 1 O ! the glorious results.
One Missionary was lately going to
preach in a village, when he was met
by a poor cottager, who resided in it.
Upon the Missionary entering into
conversation with him, he said, " Oh,
Sir, who could have told lately the
results of your visits! B was a
wicked place before you came ; now
many mark the change in the people,
it has put a new face on the village."
This is only one among thousands of
like cases, and when we look at the
100 agents of the Home Missionary
Society, the 230 Sabbath-schools, the
thousands every Sabbath brought
under the gospel, Oh, who can tell
the glorious results? How much to
encourage and animate ! Hope takes
her seat in London, and in the va
rious county associations, and looking
over what has been done, and now is
doing, sweetly exclaims, ' Who can
tell the glorious, happy results?' And
if such is the case, how much to en
courage us to go forward? But who
can tell the results of withholding aid
from the stations already occupied,
of giving up the land already pos
sessed? Who can tell the sad effects
of relinquishing the heathen lands at
home, yea, of not going forward? sad,
sad indeed is the picture. The ene
mies triumphing, sinners perishing,
sheep wandering without a shepherd.
But on the pleasing side of the pic
ture, consider the happy and animat
ing results of doubling the stations,
of increasing our exertions; and who
can tell the glorious effects from each:
one increasing his zeal to enlist others
in the work, praying for the Holy
Spirit's influences, and having the ap
pellation Mary received, " She did
what she could." Let hope animate
us, and the happy results of the past
cheer us for the future. Eternity can
alone tell the effects of the present
exertions; and animated by this view,
let us go with the promise in our
hands, depending upon him, who has
said, " In the morning sow thy seed,
and in the evening withhold not thy
hand,"&c.

NOTICE.
The following contributors to the Ladies' Sale, (by Mrs. Thomas Gibbs, 39,
Westmoreland-place, City-road,) were omitted last month by mistake, viz. :
Mrs, Dyke, Mrs. Spratt, Mrs. Painter, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. J. Gibbs, Mrs. Rad-
mall, Mrs. Storer, Mrs. Jessee, Mrs. Lyndall, Mrs. ballison, Miss Tribe, Miss
Jackson, Miss Arnold, Miss Goodrick, Miss Willats, Miss Baker, Misses Win-
mill, Misses Nesbam, Mrs. Pearks.

ANECDOTE. schools, and are merely taught the

In our country districts, in spring,
many of the boys attending our teun-
day-school are absent, as they are
employed keeping the birds from the
new-sown grain. As I was one after
noon walking to the village of E
to preach, I met a boy about twelve
years of age at the work mentioned,
and as we ought to sow beside all
waters, I began to talk to the boy
about his soul ; but, alas ! found him
grossly ignorant. Though be could
read his Bible, he was a stranger to
its important truths, anil could not
tell who came to save sinners. Many
thousands of children attend Sunday-
letter of the word ; and this shows
the necessity of having pious teachers
ib our Sunday-schools. But will pious
teachers be found in a school, when
the pulpit and the desk are at vari
ance? Surely not. I instructed the
, boy, and gave him Watts's first Cate
chism, and told him that next week I
should be passing this way again, if
he would learn a few of them, I would
hear him repeat them. Next week
came, the boy from a distant part of
the field espied me coming, and ran
to meet me, and repeated twelve
of them correctly. Next week he did
the same, and was pleased with the
employment. Who can tell the blessed
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effects of the seed thus sown ; who
can tell, but the boy may be savingly
called by the grace of God ; and may
date his first impressions from his
meeting a Home Missionary while
tending birds. And this is another
proof of the need of Home Mission
aries. For how can parents or child
ren know the way to heaven unless
they are taught. Faith cometh by
hearing. The Lord increase the num
ber of faithful men in the church and
out of it, who will be the means of
preventing our youths of twelve years
of age growing up without knowing
who came to save sinners.

POETRY.

THE FAIREST AND ONLY BELOVED.

Altered from Walls's Lyrics into Pstilmixiic Metre.

THE SECOND OF A SERIES.

Praise to my God, the time is past

For earth to captivate my sight ;
Now the gay scenes that hild me fast
Seem but the twinkling sparks of night.

Whatever speaks the Godhead great,

. That speaks Him fit to be ador'd ;
Whatever makes the creature sweet,
All meet harmonious in my Lord.

I see upon his lovely face

A thousand bcautHs ever rise,
While all his powerful, matchless grace,
Engage my heart with dear surprise.

What heaven has join'd shall never part,

Such charms, so beauteous, so divine,
Keep the firm empire of my heart,
And Jesus must be ever mine.

In vain the envious shades of night,

In vain the flatt'ries of the day,
Would veil his image from my sight,
Or from Him tempt my soul away.
Thames Ditton. J. C.

NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS. Ward's Library of Standard Divinity.

A Letter addressed to the Rev. Henry
Blunt, A.M., Rector ofStreatkam;
occasioned by his recently printed Ser-
mon, entitled " Eli's heart trembling
for the Ark of God." By John Hunt,
Minister of Union Chapel, Brixton-
hiB, Streatham. J. Dinnis.
Help to Zion's Travellers. By Robert
Hall. Thos. Ward and Co.
The Iniquities of the Opium Trade with
China. By the Rev. A. S. Thelwall,
M.A. Alien and Co.
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Craven Friends, by Miss Pettitt :Miss Brown, Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Cutting,
100 boxes of toys ; Miss Nook, Miss Cunliffe, Mrs. Sheppardson. [The above
were omitted in the Ladies' Sale Acknowledgments last Month.]
The thanks of the Directors are tendered to the Committee of the Home and
Colonial Infant School Society, for 250 copies of papers relating to Infant Schools,
for the use of the Missionaries.
Parcel of unbound Magazines from Mrs. L.
Mr. J. Lack, ditto.
Rev. J. Moreton, Missionary at Ivy-bridge, Devon, desires to acknowledge
10s. received from Mrs. Hunt, Wolverhampton. Also, heartiest thanks to the
Plymouth Auxiliary Tract Society for a grant of l worth of tracts for distribu
tion in the neighbourhood.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month will
be held on Monday evening, July 15, at Holloway Chapel, (the
Rev. W. Spencer's.)
The Rev. Thomas Wood will deliver the Address.
Subject "The command to the Apostles to commence their
Ministry at Jerusalem, constituting our imperative obligation to
regard the Condition, the Claims, and the Call of Home."
Service to commence at Seven o'clock.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Bolt-court, London.

 THE

i^otne i^i00iottat|) ittsga^inr*

AUGUST, 1839.

FIRST FKUITS.
The husbandman sows in faith and On the 27th of February I called
kope. He believes anil expects tliat to see her, and found her ill. My
Jehovah will cause the seed to grow, visit appeared to be very acceptable,
ripen, and in due season gather it in. for she was the subject of very pow
How long the whole, or each step in erful convictions. At a subsequent
the progress is to occupy, he alone visit on the 10th of March, she opened
determines. Sometimes he permits her mind to me more fully. She in
his servants to go fortli wwpiug, bear formed me that she had been the
ing precious seed. He is pleased to subject of conviction of sin from a
exercise their faith lung, and not un- very early period of life, but that her
frequently they weep again and again, impressions had subsided. Latterly,
before they discover any evidences of however, they had returned with re
vitality, or the sure promise of beauty doubled force under the preaching of
and fruitfulness. At other times he the word ; and now her heart ap
Is pleased to make his glory appear peared to be torn with anguish at the
to his servants in the more rapid thought of her character and pros
growth of the seed, and the more pects. She said she had repeatedly
speedy gathering in of the fruit. In resolved to mention her state of mind
the one case there is great scope for to me, but could never summon cou
the exercise of faith, in the other for rage to put her resolution into prac
gratitude and joy. The latter we feel tice. I inquired what effect her con
tube our privilege. victions had produced upon her ;
Within the last two months two or whether they had led her to the
three most encouraging instances of throne of grace, and was gratified to
a work of grace on the heart have oc hear that they had. She informed
curred on this station, to one of which me that she frequently retired for
I beg more particularly to call jour private prayer, and wept as she di
attention, especially as we have every vulged what until then had been se
reason to believe that the subject of cret. I endeavoured to encourage
it is now uniting in the song of Moses her by laying before her the promises
and the Lamb. of God's word, and united with her
Miss Harriet Abbey was born in in prayer. On Saturday, the 30th of
Jnly, 1820. She was naturally of a March, she wept much, and appeared
Kind and amiable disposition. Her to have such humbling views of her
habits also were remarkably con self, as to lead her to the very bor
sistent, so that she not onlv secured ders of despair. I still encouraged
the tender affection of the'different her to cast her all upon Christ, and
branches of her family, but great re told her I hoped that he had already
spect from the villagers ill her native begun the good work in her heart,
and neighbouring villages. For some when she exclaimed with great feel
hrae past she has been engaged in the ing, " Do yon think the work is be
Work of instruction, which she con- gun ?" I replied I did, for he who
hnned until laid aside by affliction. had led her to secret prayer, had
She was a hearer at our little chapel done so by bis Spirit. I left her still
from my first coming to the station, in much the same distressed state of
and I had observed her attention to mind. She complained that her heart
the word, with deep interest, but did was not right, and she feared lest her
not ascertain the state of her mind regard for religion proceeded rather
natil the beginning of her affliction. from mere morality than the influence
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of the Spirit. On Sabbath morning,
the 31st of March, I again visited
her, and left her much distressed,
though more tranquil. In the even
ing, just before our service at the
chapel, her father came, and in
formed us with tears that he bad
" glad tidings" to tell us. His daugh
ter was rejoicing with great joy, and
desired that I would go and rejoice
with them. I went, and the sight I
shall never forget. Surrounded by
In r mother, brother, and sisters, she
was praising God with great joy. Her
views of the Redeemer and his work
were as vivid and glowing as her re
pentance had been bitter. " Now I
know that Jesus is mine." " O there
is plenteous redemption in Christ."
"Blessed Jesus!" And similar lan
guage fell from her lips. The night
was one much to be remembered by
all who witnessed the testimony she
bore. So great was the ecstasy of her
mind, that she had but little sleep.
Subsequently several people visited
her, and she took occasion to exhort
them to the Saviour, although her
strength daily and rapidly decreased.
On Tuesday, April the 2nd, she se
lected a text for her funeral sermon,
fully satisfied she would not be with
us very long. It was, " Come unto
me all ye that are weary," &c. Af
terwards she made choice of her
place of burial, and through the whole
experienced that peace and tranquil
lity which religion alone could in
spire.
Her disease now made rapid strides,
connected with much fever, and the
enemy of all good was very aetive.
INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME
MISSIONARY STATIONS.
PROSPERITY ON A STATION
ASCRIBED TO GOD.
In my last I informed you of the
prospect of usefulness which presented
itself on my station. I am happy to
say that it still wears a smile, and pro
mises much fruit; one member has
been lately added to our little church
at O , and 1 hope to propose three
more at our next church meeting,
whom I believe to be sincere follow
ers of the meek and lowly Jesus.
Our chapel is so crammed on sab
bath days, that we must very shortly
enlarge it if there be a possibility of
She had many times to conflict with
doubts and fears ; but when cast down
in her spirit, she said she had lost the
burden of sin which had oppressed
her conscience. She was constantly
anxious to listen to the promises and
the great truths of the Gospel, and
never seemed satisfied, except as her
mind was kept intently fixed upon
them.
She continued with ns until the
22nd of April, when she fell asleep in
Jesus, in the 19th year of her age. So
gentle was her departure, that it
could scarcely he perceived. " Let
me die the death of the righteous,
and let my last end be like his."
On sabbath afternoon, May 12,
1839, I preached from the text she
had chosen, and delivered the mes
sage which she desired, which was to
tell them all, " that there is plenteous
redemption in Christ, and urge them
to go to the Saviour that they might
enjoy it." Five things had more par
ticularly developed themselves in her
early character, to which I endea
voured to direct the attention of those
who were presenta tender con
sciencevery humbling views of her
selftender love to her familylove
to prayer, and love to the great truths
of the Gospel. I hope the review of
the character and experience of this
young disciple has left a salutary im
pression on some. May many a young
person be led to seek that Saviour
whom she was anxious to recommend,
and especially may the members of
her family follow her as far as she
followed Christ.
raising means to do it. The sab
bath-school is increased from about
70 to 104. And may I add that,
notwithstanding opposition, we have
a Temperance Society consisting
of about 90 members. I anticipate
much good to result from this means.
About three weeks since some of the
*' lewd fellows of the baser sort"
held their " revel," and while pre
paring for their boisterous mirth, one
of them with exultation exclaimed
that, "although the Methodists and
the Teetotallers had spoiled the feast
for two or three years past, yet it
should not be the case this year."
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However, we marshalled onr forces,
liad two sermons preached, and in
vited the friends to a public tea ; 180
persons partook of the repast, and
from 300 to 400 attended each ser
vice, which is nearly two- thirds of the
whole population. Thus I think it
most appear upon the whole that we
are gaining a victory over the powers
of darkness, simply by wielding those
weapons which are mighty through
God to the palling down the strong
holds of sin, I wish to have faith
and trust in God, and hope and pray
for still greater things than these.
At one village onr numbers are in
creased from 40 to 150. I can get
no room in this village sufficiently
lare to accommodate the people who
attend. I am obliged to lift np the
window and preach to them, some
inside, and others out. This place
has for many years been proverbial
for its wickedness. May the Lord
give ns the means of raising a little
sanctuary here ! And now, while I
am giving you an account of the
cheering and encouraging state and
prospects of this station, allow me to
say that I ascribe it all to that God
who heareth prayer. I live among a
praying people ; the members of the
church hold prayer-meetings nearly
every evening in the week ; thus I
often imagine myself in a similar po
sition with Ji slum while contending
with the A mail-kites ; while Joshua
fought, Moses prayed ; and to this I
ascribe all the success we meet with.
May every one of the Society's agents
be blessed with a praying people !
PLEASING ACCOUNT OP A HOME
MISSION STATION ON THE COAST.
In reviewing my labours during
the last quarter, 1 cannot but feel
grateful to the God of all grace, that,
amidst much boisterous weather my
health has been preserved; and I
MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
BRISTOL AUXILIARY HOME MISSIONARY
SOCIETY.
The Third Anniversary of this Society was held on Thursday
last, at Brunswick Chapel.
Richard Ash, Esq., having been called to the chair, addressed the meet
ing as follows ;The place in which we are assembled is calculated to re
131
have been enabled to bear the glad
tidings of salvation to the several vil
lages on my station regularly. The
appearance of things here is much
the same as when I last wrote. It
would afford me much pleasure to
report instances of increasing useful
ness, but as "faith cometh by hear
ing," we may hope " in due season to
reap if we faint not."
Our little village chapel at S is
generally well rilled, we have a school
in which from twenty to thirty child
ren are regularly instructed every
sabbath. The people meet for prayer
twice a week, and manifest gratitude
for the means of grace. At C
the people are still attached to the
Bethel meeting, which is conducted
every Friday evening, and every al
ternate sabbath afternoon. We have
here tokens of the Divine favour.
Since the late melancholy catastrophe,
which happened last winter, the at
tendance and attention of fishermen
and their families has been some
what better. At M the inhabit
ants are very attentive to the word
preached. On some occasions the
room has been crowded. At present
the people are engaged in planting
their potatoes, which prevents their
attendance. At H onr chapel is
filled, especially on the sabbath morn
ing. An Episcopal chapel having
lately been erected in the village,
our attendance in the evening is not
quite so good. Our day-school pro
ceeds as usual. Tracts have been dis
tributed, the sick have been visited,
and to the poor the Gospel has been
preached. We meet with opposition,
but the Lord of Hosts is with us, the
God of Jacob is our refuge. Finally,
brethren, pray for ns, that the word
of the Lord may have free course,
and be glorified, even as it is with
yon , and that we may be delivered
from unreasonable men, for some
such there are here.
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min<1 us of the privileges which we enjoy in frequenting the habitation of
God's house, and the place where His honour dwelleth. Being abundantly
favoured with the means of grace ourselves, we should be stimulated by every
principle of graiitude to the Divine Being, and of compassion to our fellow-
men, to endeavour to extend the knowledge of salvation to those who are
ignorant and out of the way. Although, during the last fifty years, greater
efforts have been made for the promotion of the eternal interests of our
rapidly increasing population than at any former period, we have still to de
plore that public worship is to a great extent neglected, and that multitudes
pass from the cradle to the grave, ignorant of themselves as sinners, and of
Him whom to know is life eternal. In large cities and towns, profaneness,
intemperance, and oilier gross vices abound in an awful degree, whilst in
rural districts, charms and superstitious observances for the cure of diseases,
the prevention of witchcraft, and the insurance of good luck, appear to be
more deeply rooted in the minds of many, than the most vital and impressive
truths of holy writ ; and our villagers are far from being the innocent swains
and nymphs of whom poets have sung. Numbers who do not altogether neg
lect the outward forms of religion, but who are destitute of the faith, and
regardless of the precepts of the gospel, are deluding themselves with a per
suasion of the safety of iheir state,a confidence which there is reason to
fear is in many instances fostered by their having been taught that in baptism
they were made members of Christ, children of God, and inheritors of the
kingdom of heaven. Whilst we rejoice that a large proportion of the poor
have been taught to read, and are thus enabled to comply with our Saviour's
injunctions to search the Scriptures, it must be recollected that channels are
thus opened through which waters of the most deleterious quality may flow;
and it is a painful fact that publications of a profane, obscene, and infidel
tendency issue from the press in vast abundance. There are men calling
themselves socialists, who propagate sentiments calculated to destroy the most
valuable social ties, and political demagogues and physical force men are en
dangering the peace of the community. It therefore becomes our imperative
duty to endeavour to counteract these various and appalling evils, by all the
means in our power, especially by the preaching of the gospel, which is still
found to be mighty through God to the pulling down the strong holds of sin,
and by which he is pleased to save them that believe. Let us be encouraged
to persevere from what has already been effected through the insirumentality
of this society. The gospel has, to a considerable extent, been preached, the
young have been instructed, bibles and religious tracts have been circulated,
the power of divine truth has in many instances been felt, congregations have
been collected, churches of Christ have been formed, and from the rnstic altars
of thousands of our once ignorant and debased countrymen, the daily incense of
prayer*ascends. And when the splendid institutions of vain tilory and worldly
wisdom shall have fallen into oblivion, the Home Missionary Society and other
kindred institutions shall live in the songs of angels ; and they who have
turned many to righteousness shall shine as the stars for ever and ever.
The report of the committee was then read. It spoke favourably of the
operations of the preceding year, both as to the field of labour occupied, and
the amount of contributions raised. The committee had reason to believe
that a deeper interest had been excited in the various congregations of the
city iu relation to Home Missions than before existed. At Anvil-street, St
Philip's, Mr. Taylor's efforts for the spread of truth had been followed by
most delightful results, and it had been found necessary to put up galleries in
the chapel, for the accommodation of his numerous hearers. At Pill, Mr.
Elson still labours with success, the attendance at the chapel being most en
couraging. The prospects of Mr. White, at Nailsea, are most encouraging,
and it is in contemplation shortly to form a church there ; and it is hoped that,
ere long, Mr. W. will be able to extend his labours to several of the villages
around. The committee had taken under their care the village of Wickwar,
with several villages within a short distance around it, and they have arranged
with Mr. Stone, who has tor some time been preaching there with peculiar
accep'ance, to continue at this station. At Portishead it is- intended to place
a Missionary as soon as a suitable one shall be found. White's Hill is to be
brought under the consideration of the committee at the next meeting, in the
hope of its becoming a station in connexion with the society. The report
then glanced at the operations of the Parent Society, and concluded by ex
pressing a hope that the friends in Bristol wonld do their part to forward that
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delightful era, when we shall have no longer to say to any in our land,
" Know ye the Lord 1"
H. O. Wilis, Esq. read the Treasurer's audited account, from which it
appeared that the receipts for the last year had amounted to 419'. Kiv. lid.
the items being, collections, 357/. 15s. 2d. ; annual subscriptions, 2D/. 14s. lid. ;
donation*. 32/. 7s. 9(1.
The Rev. Mr. Hewlett, in moving the adoption of the report, pointed
out one or two reasons why the Home Missionary Society, whose Christian
and benevolent object was the diffusion of the principles of the Gospel
throughout the districts of our native country, was not favoured with a larger
share of the public support. In the first place, persons residing in populous
situations, where the means of grace were abundant, and there were con
stant opportunities of bearing the word of God, were in a state of partial
ignorance with regard to the destitute condition of the inhabitants of the
rural districts. It was only those who went into the villages, from cottage to
cottage, and from house to house, and who conversed with the labourer by
the way-side, that were fully acquainted with the destitute state, moral
and religious, of the village population. Another reason which operated
materially was, on the part of the ignorant, an unwillingness to confess
their ignorance; and, on the part of the enlightened, a degree of indo
lence (and he spoke it in all charily) in seeking out ignorance and instructing
it. All who professed to love Christ had solemnly pledged themselves to
serve him faithfully, and it was a matter of culpable indolence that they were
not more zealous in promoting the advancement of his glory. There were
many parts of their own country where the state of their fellow-creatures
was as wretched as that of the heathen. Surely then it was the duty of the
Christian to lend his support to a society whose object was the spiritual re
generation of those dark and unhappy places. The Home Missionary
cause could not be regarded as a finality measure : it was the begin
ning of the evangelical reform bill, its spirit was catholic and diffusive ; and
there was an instance recorded in the report of the Parent Society of a place
in which the Rev. Mr. Roberts, seventeen years ago, preached his first ser
mon in the theatre, and which had now become the centre of thirty-seven
Home Missionary connexions. The rev. gentleman then went on to ob
serve that there was something in the spirit of Chiistianily which required
that it should he disseminated ; and in alluding to the example of the woman
of Samaria, who, when she had seen Christ, called all her neighbours to see
him, pointed out how, by distributing tracts and visiting and reading to the
Lnoiant, the ladius in the present day may assist the ministers, becoming, as
it were, the pioneers of the gospel. The rev. speaker then urged his hearers
to lend their support to the society ; he called upon tin tn to do so for the
sake of Christ, in consistency, and by the solemn admonition which had been
given idem in the death, in one year, of two distinguished officers of the
society. The injunction had gone forth, ' Whatsoever thy hand findeth tn
<lo, do it with thy might, for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge,
nor wisdom in the grave, whither thou goest." The call would soon be made,
" Give an account of thy stewardship." Let them then, by the liberality of
their contributions, the sincerity of their support, and the fervour of their
prayers, show their love for Christ, and the missionary cause.
W. D. Wills, Esq. seconded the resolution, which was unanimously
adopted.
The Rev. C. Hyatt, deputed by the Parent Society, moved the second
resolution. After pointing out the advantages of auxiliary societies, and the
manner in which they were calculated to extend the operations of parent
institutions, he said he should deeply regiet that there was not some person
present mop- able than himself to represent the cential society, if he did not
know that there was no one more sincerely devoted to the cause than him
self, and if he did not take comfort from the assurance that the time was gone
by when eloquent and impassioned addresses were required to enlist the
public sympathy in behalf of Christian institutions. He then alluded to the
origin ot the parent societv, which, whilst it admitted that Christianity was
adapted for the w hole world, and should be diffused over the whole, world, had
been established in order that, whilst extending his views to the daik regions
abroad, the Christian might not overlook the spiritual requirement* of his
own count i y. After describing the efforts which the society was making f r
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the conversion of the gipsies, 18,000 of whom were wandering the country
in a state of heathenish darkness, the rev. gentleman entered into numerous
tabular and other statements to prove the destitute condition of the rural
districts the inadequacy of the operations of the Church of England to
their spiritual wantsthe connexion between spiritual darkness and worldly
ignorance, and between ignorance and crime ; he also quoted some prison
statistics : one, of a gaol in London, containing 889 prisoners, presented the
appalling fact, that nearly the entire number could neither read nor write :
with respect to their religious opinions, 719 stated themselves to be of the
Church of England, 137 Roman Catholics, 11 Presbyterians, 11 Methodists,
2 Baptists, and 1 Independent. The connexion between religions darkness
and crime might be beautifully illustrated by the example of the Principality
of Wales, where gospel truths were widely disseminated, and, as a conse
quence, crime was of rare occurrencehe (the speaker) was a few years ago
in Cardigan, and he there found thatat four consecutive assizes, the judges had
little or nothing to do ; at two of them there were only five persons for trial,
whilst at the two last there was not a single one. The rev. gentleman con
cluded by stating that the society claimed the support of all Christians. It
employed 110 agents, had 600,000 hearers weekly, supported 230 Sunday-
schools, where instruction was imparted to 8,500 children, by 540 gratuitous
teachers. To support such an institution large funds were required, and
he trusted, therefore, that they would lend it all the support in their
power.
The Rev. Mr. Biht said he rejoiced in the growing usefulness of the
Home Missionary Society, because he believed that the command of Christ
to his disciples, to go forth to all the earth and preach the gospel to every
creature, was as yet unfulfilled. That commission was given not exclusively
to the apostlesto those disciples who had seen Christ in the flesh, or even
to the primitive churches, but was equally mandatory upon all professing
Christians to the end of the world ; he (Mr. B.) believed that nothing more
was required to bring them to the "joy unspeakable and full of glory," by
which the primitive Christians were distinguished, than a right estimate of
the missionary spirit ; and to proclaim the glad tidings of the gospel was in
cumbent upon all the followers of the Lamb. He trusted, therefore, that all
sincere believers would take upon themselves the discharge of a duty, so
benevolent in its object, so evangelical in its results, and so strikingly enjoined
npon the Christian churches.
The Rev. Mr. Hayxes, in alluding to the religions destitution of many
of the agricultural counties, instanced particularly that of Lincoln, where
there were many parishes, in the churches of which, although the incumbents
received large incomes, (in many instances 1000J. to 1500Z. a-year,) divine
service was only performed once a month. He further alluded to the cir
cumstance of a curate having, been removed, merely because he did not
preach from written notes, and because he sanctioned the use of Dr. VVatts's
Hymns, and preached the gospel in a cottage, and pointed out how incum
bent it was upon Protestant Dissenters to supply the religious instruction
which the church was inadequate to afford.
The Rev. Mr. Gheoory ably advocated the claims of the Society upon the
support of the religious community, more especially in the present day, when
there was a spirit of fanaticism and wild enthusiasm abroad, calculated to de
stroy the temporal and spiritual welfare of the community. Infidelity was also
at work, in its most enticing form, and, under the specious name of socialism,
was endeavouring to uproot the principles of social happiness, and overturn the
institutions and laws of the country. Nor must they overlook the increasing
efforts of Popery, for although he had no sympathy for those who usually raised
the " No Popery" cry, and whose real design was against liberty, both temporal
and spiritual, yet he could not shut his eyes to the encroachments of priestcraft
and the spread of false doctrine. If they were to extend education, based upon
the Gospel, they would have nothing to fear from socialism, infidelity, or popery,
and those were not the friends of the country who opposed education, merely
because a poor Roman Catholic wished his child to read the Douay version of
the scriptures. He did not wish to make any political allusions, but it must be
remembered that there were a set of violent demagogues, who were endeavouring
to excite men to cast off their allegiance to tbe crown, and who had even assumed
the guise of religion to disseminate principles which mu3t lead to misery and
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confusion. The only means of counteracting those pernicious efforts was by ex

tending the influence of the Gospel, and therefore it was that he called upon all
Christians to support the Home Missionary Society.
The Rev. David Thomas, in seconding the resolution, alluded to the observa
tion of the first speaker, with respect to the absence of crime in Wales, and stated
that, at the last assizes at Carmarthen, Mr. Baron Gurney found no prisoners to
try. This happy state was to be ascribed to the influence of scriptural instruc
tion ; for, in the Principality, where the population was comparatively small,
there were from 1200 to 1500 Christian churches. The rev. gentleman con
cluded by urging them to support the Society, which they were called upon to
do, not only as Christians, but as Britons, loving their country and respecting
her laws.
A collection was then made, and a hymn having been sung, and a benediction
pronounced, the meeting separated.

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

At the Third Annual Meeting of the Bristol Auxiliary Home
Missionary Society, held in Brunswick Chapel, July 18, 1839,
Richard Ash, Esq., in the Chair ;
The following Resolutions were unanimously adopted :
Moved by the Rev. George Hewlett, of Coventry, and seconded by W.
D. Wills, Esq.,
1. That the Report now read, embracing encouraging statements of the
prosperity of the several stations under the patronage of the Home Mission
ary Society in this City and its vicinity, demands our gratitude to the Father
of Mercies ; and that the following gentlemen be the Committee of the Bristol
Auxiliary for the ensuing year :
Mr. John Robertson, Treasurer.
Rev. J. Jack and Mr. H. O. Wills, Secretaries.
Rev. W. Gregory, Mr. W. D. Wills,
T. Haynes, Charles Carpenter,
W. Lucy, J. Stallard,
H. I. Roper, J. Gardner,
D. Thomas, T. Phippen,
Richard Ash, Esq., A. N. Laugdon,
Mr. R. S. May, J. Bessell,
Samuel Newell, W. Whereat,
Charles Price, J. Godwin,
R. Fletcher, St. George D'Arcy Irving,
W. Armstrong, Brown,
George Jones,
Being Ministers and Deacons of the different Independent Congregations.
Moved by the Rev. Charles Hyatt, of London, seconded by the Rev. C.
E. Birt, and supported by the Rev. T. Haynes,
2. That this Meeting rejoices in the growing usefulness of the Home Mis
sionary Society, in the rising estimate which Is formed of its value by the
Christian church, and cherishes the hope that, by the Divine Blessing, it will
prove an instrument for diffusing through the whole British population the
truth as it is in Jesus.
Moved by the Rev. Wm. Gregory, of Clifton, and seconded by the Rev.
D. Thomas,
3. That this Meeting, deeply feeling the benighted condition of many por
tions of our own country, and rejoicing in the co-operation of kindred Insti
tutions, records its deep conviction of the necessity for yet more vigorous and
laliorious efforts in this good work, as also for the supply of an increased
number of suitable agents for Home Missionary labour.
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The following is a condensed Statement of the Treasurer's Account, for the year
ending April 1839 :
To Collections at the s. d.
Tabernacle 207 15 8
Do. Bridge-st. Chapel .. 69 10 9
Do. Castle-green do. .. 13 10 0
Do. Lodge-street do. . . 8 13 7i
Do. Brunswick do 8 4 1&
Do. Public Meeting ... 20 1 0
Annual Subscriptions . . 29 14 0
Donations 11 11 0
Anvil-street Chapel As
sociation, per Rev.
J. Taylor 36 10 9
Pill Association, per
Rev. Wm. Elson 14 0 0
419 16 11
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REVIVAL MEETINGS AT ASPATRIA,
CUMBERLAND.
Whatever relates to the extension
of the Redeemer's kingdom and the
spiritual benefit of his church, must
always be interesting to the readers
of the "Home Missionary Magazine ;"
and it is hoped the following brief
statement relative to the Home Mis
sionary station of Aspatria, will be
read with pleasure by all who desire
and pray for the prosperity of Zion.
One very cheering aspect of the
times consists in the disposition ma
nifested by our churches to encou
rage and promote protracted reli
gious services, with a view to effect,
under the blessing of God, a revival
and extension of primitive Christi
anity. Such services have recently
been held at Aspatria, in Cumber
land, and with what prospects of suc
cess, the sequel will show.
The pastors of the various churches
in the district were summoned to
meet on Monday, the 24th of June.
In the evening of that day, the Rev.
J. Reeve, of Wigton, delivered a dis
course to the unconverted. On the
following evening the Rev. J. Halli-
well, of Whitehaven, preached to the
young, beneath a convenient tent
erected for the occasion, on the com
modious lawn of Brayton Hall. On
Wednesday evening the ordinance of
the Lord'sSiipper was administered to
a considerable number of communi
cants from the surrounding churches.
The Rev. Walton, of Blennerhas-
set, presided at this delightful service,
immediately after which, the Rev. W.
By remitted to Thomas s. d.
Thompson, Esq.,
Treasurer of the Pa
rent Society, Lon
don, and Mission
aries' salaries 390 12 4^
Various incidental ex-
pensesattending An
nual Meeting,&c 23 4 6^
419 16 11
Brewis, of Penrith, delivered a lec
ture to professing Christians. Ar
rangements were made on Thurs
day for a social tea-party, which af
forded an opportunity to the various
ministers and friends for the expres
sion of fraternal sympathy and the
pleasures of Christian intercourse.
The time after tea was profitably oc
cupied by the delivery of appropriate
addresses by the Rev. Messrs. Selbie,
(the zealous and devoted Home Mis
sionary of the station,) Halliwell,
Reeve, Brewis, Baker, of Brampton;
Shawyer, of Cockermouth ; and Wol-
stenholme, of Carlisle. These ad
dresses, generally, were of a solemn
and impressive character. The object
and importance of revival meetings
the tendency of religion to elevate
the characterthe benevolence which
Christianity inspires towards others
the desirableness of perpetuating
religious impressions the necessity
of immediate decision, and other im
portant subjects, were profitably in
troduced and expatiated upon in the
course of the evening. One of the
speakers mentioned a most thrilling
and astounding fact, which he assured
us was unhappily too well authenti
cated. It was to the following effect :
An a:;ed minister solemnly declared
that, during a period of pastoral visit
ation of thirty years, he had attended,
among others, the sick-beds of two
thousand individuals, all of whom, in
the prospect of death, appeared to be
the subjects if evangelical repent
ance ; but all, upon their recovery,
disappointed his hopes, with the ex
ception of two. Only one case in a
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thousand proved to be genuine. The vouchsafed, constitutes a loud and
overwhelming conclusion is, that nine encouraging call to continued suppli
hundred and ninety-nine out of each of cations at the throne of grace, that
the two thousand apparent penitents the happy results of these interesting
must have been lost for ever had services may issue in the glory or"
they died in their affliction ; for this God by means of the enlargement
vast proportion relapsed into their and spiritual revival of his church at
former ungodliness as soon as their Aspatria.
health permitted. The application of
this to the hearts and consciences of
the assembly, seemed to tell with pow ORDINATION.
erful effect: and it is mentioned here, On Tuesday, April 23, 1839, the
that if any should read it who are Rev. Samuel James Stirmey, late stu
foolishly postponing repentance till dent at the Rev. J. Jukes's Academy,
they come to die, they may tremble Yeovil, was ordained in the Indepen
at their infatuation, and avoid going dent Chapel at North Frodingham, as
down to endless perdition " with a lie a Home Missionary at North r'roding-
in their right hand," being ruinously ham, Beeford, Brandsburton, and
self-deluded. Foston ; when the following order was
The services, throughout, were well observed: Iu the afternoon the Kev.
attended, and the interest did not James Sibree, of Salem Chapel, Hull,
seem to flag up to the last minute, commenced the service by reading
though the tinal meeting did not break the scriptures, and prayer. The Rev.
up until about ten o'clock. E. Morley, of Holboru-street Chapel,
The arm of the Lurd appeared to Hull, delivered the introductory dis
he outstretched to save, in answer to course, from Psalm Ixviii. is. The
the earnest and continual prayers of Rev. T. Hicks, of Cottingham, pro
his people, who met each successive posed the usual questions to the mi
morning at seven o'clock, to invoke nister, which were very satisfactorily
the Divine presence, and the gracious answered. The Rev. J. Morley, of
outpouring of the Holy Spirit! Hope-street Chapel, Hull, offered
A tribute of gratitude is due to Sir the ordination prajer. The Rev. R.
Wilfred Lawson, the pions and ami Pool, of Duffield, delivered the
able Baronet of Brayton Hall, for charge to the minister, from 1 Tim.
the interest lie evinced in the entire iv. 16; and the Kev. J. Mather, of
proceedings. The ministers were en Beverley, concluded in prayer. And
tertained by his hospitality, encou in the evening the Rev. J. Sykes, of
raged by his smiles, and assisted by Hornsea, commenced the service by
Ilia enlightened counsels and benevo"- reading the scriptures, and prayer.
lent zeal. The writer is aware that The Rev. J. Stratten, of Kish-street
he is exposing himself to the rebuke Chapel, Hull, preached to the churches
of the honourable Baronet for this and congregations, from Psal. cxviii.
personal allusion ; but it is hoped Sir iS ; and the Rev. S. T. Stirmey con
Wilfred is not the only person of rank cluded in prayer. The hymns were
in our country who feels an interest given out by the Rev. J. Boden, of
iu the diffusion of true religion ; and, Beverley. Between the services a
therefore, if his example is calculated numerous company partook of a pub
to incite his equals iu rank and sta lic tea, after which, addresses were
tion to equal enterprises in the cause delivered by several of the ministers
of Christ, the honourable baronet and other friends who were present.
will doubtless pardon this passing re
ference to himself.
On reviewing this sacred festival,
OPENING OF A NEW CHAPEL.
there is much to inspire hope, and
prompt to earnest and persevering (Extract of a Letter addressed to the Trea
prayer. The well-designed and holy surer.)
experiment passed off, in the trial, to Very dear Sir, You will almost
the delight and satisfaction of all pre begin to think that 1 have no intention
sent. So far the plans and purposes of writing to you, but as I had to ex
of the worthy pastor have been change pulpits with a neighbour, and
crowned with success; and, by this, have been fully taken up with necessary
the great Head of the church seems duties up to the present time, I could
to say ' Whatsoever ye shall ask in not command sufficient time to write a
Prayer, believing, ye shall receive." detailed account.
The measure of success already The Bethel, by Divine blessiDg,
 138 Home Missionary Magazine
erected here, was opened on the 20th
of June. At seven o'clock in the morn
ing a prayer-meeting was held, that we
might implore the gracious presence of
the heavenly blessing on the services of
the day. At eight, and up to eleven
o'clock, the hour of meeting, the many
companies of friends that poured into
our village gave some pleasing exhibi
tion of the Christian sympathy which
exists in the labours of the Missionary.
We had a regular field-day. My es
teemed and truly affectionate brethren
in the ministry, in the neighbourhood,
evinced their kindness by the numbers
of their people who came. Tiverton
sent 105 of its congregation eleven
miles, with their hard-working pastor
at their head. Wellington (twenty-live
miles,) sent a goodly company, who
helped our plates at the collection not a
little. Chumleigh (ten miles,) sent us
a small congregation ; and my much
esteemed brother, Sharp, was with us
in spirit, while, from indisposition,
his body was absent. Dr. Leifchild
preached a heart-thrilling sermon, which
told powerfully on a densely crowded
auditory. The friends then dined to
gether (between seventy and eighty,)
at the Angel-inn, and after dinner the
ministers present addressed the meet
ing, which gave much pleasure. I for
got to mention that Mr. Kent and Mr.
May, (Baptists,) from Barnstaple, filled
a good corner of our chapel with their
company. Dr. L. also preached in the
afternoon, to a very crowded congrega
tion.
The collections amounted to \\ 10s.
6d., full double what I looked for. On
the following sabbath the Rev. W.
H. Heudebourck (Tiverton,) preached
twice to deeply attentive congregations.
There the chapel now stands ; and my
best and most heartfelt desire is, may it
prove a great, a glorious blessing, while
one stone is on another. May its walls
never echo any other than a " certain
sound j" a sound of rich, free, full sal
vation through Immanuel Jesus. In it
may sinners be converted ; in it may
believers be edified. Amen and amen.
William Neill.
Witheridge, Devon,
July 1, 1839.
ANOTHER VILLAGE CHAPEL IN
DEVON.
Is the Gospel making progress in our
own land 1 is a question all who love
that Gospel anxiously propose. By re
port it is in thirty-nine counties, and as
this shall witness, it is in one, and that
is Devon ; of old, the Garden of Eng
land, and now becoming the garden of
the Lord. Amidst Episcopalians truth
is spreading, whilst Dissenters are
aroused to try what they can do. It
was a beautiful, exhilarating, and novel
sight to behold about 400 persons of
various denominations assembled in the
cleared part of a wood, to take tea to
gether ; and then, in connexion with a
religious service, to see the Mayor of
South Molton lay the foundation-stone
of a new village Chapel at Alswear, in
connexion with the church under the
pastoral care of the Rev. F. W. Mea
dows of that town. Nature teemed with
scenic beauty, such as varied foliage,
odoriferous flowers, warbling birds and
purling streams; whilst the susceptible
heart of man could not resist a hearty
response to the vocal and instrumental
choir, amounting to about thirty, who
poured forth prayer and praise to the
God of all.
The ground is the gift of Francis
John Cockram, Esq., a churchman ; and
the means of paying for the edifice must
be expected and entreated from those to
whom the Lord has granted a gracious
heart with efficient means. The Inde
pendents of South Molton have already
raised amongst themselves i.'50, but as
the building is to be somewhat worthy
the name of a sanctuary of the Most
High, those who wish God to be served
with the best, are solicited to aid in the
work of faith and labour of love.
CASTLE-HILL CHAPEL, BUCKLAND
NEWTON, NEARCERNE, IN CON
NEXION WITH THE HOME MIS
SIONARY SOCIETY.
On Wednesday, the 5th of June,
1839, the above Home Mission Chapel
was publicly opened, and Mr. George
Sand ford was publicly ordained as a
Home Missionary. The morning was
most auspicious, and before the inter
esting services of the day commenced,
nearly one thousand persons had as
sembled on Duntish-common, adjoining
the chapel. The Rev. Jas. Hargreaves,
Home Missionary of Morcombelabe,
commenced by reading the 132nd
Psalm, and offering a short prayer.
The Rev. Mr. Guinett, of Weymouth,
gave out the first hymn. The Rev. J.
Jukes, of Yeovil, then offered the dedi
cation prayer. The Rev. Mr. Laconta,
of Upmay, gave out the second hymn.
A small proportion of the company only
could find admittance into the chapel,
and according to previous arrangement,
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the congregation now adjourned to a
booth which had been erected on the
common. The ordination service com
menced by the Rev. Robert Chamber
lain, of Swanage, giving out, " From
all that dwell below the skies," &c,
and offering a short prayer. The Rev.
George Evans, of Mile End, London,
as the representative of the Home Mis
sionary Society, in an interesting dis
course stated the objects and claims of
the Society. The Rev. James Trow
bridge, of Cerne, asked the usual ques
tions. The Rev. Alfred Bishop, of
Beaminster, prayed the ordination
prayer; and the Rev. J. Nelson Goulty,
of Brighton, the Home Missionary's
former pastor, gave the charge from
John xii. 26, "If any man serve me,"
&c. It was faithful and affectionate,
and replete with the most valuable
counsels, cautions, and exhortations.
The Revs. Ebenezer Smith, of Mil-
bourne Port, and James Prior, Home
Missionary of Netherbury, gave out the
hymns. The Rev. J. Anderson, of
Dorchester, closed with prayer. The
scene during this service was truly ani
mating and pleasing. The ministers
were seated upon a platform raised six
feet from the ground, between two large
trees, the verdant branches of which
were a shelter to them from the rays of
the sun. Behind them wagon-ropes
had been tied from tree to tree, and
winnowing sheets thrown over them,
and hung to the ground to keep off the
current of air. In the midst of the
platform was a pulpit for the preachers,
&c. In front of the ministers sat the
large concourse of people on forms ;
outside these, gentlemen's carriages,
gigs, &c., were drawn up in a semicir
cular form, filled with ladies, the gen
tlemen sitting on the boxes, all evi
dently enjoying, in a high degree, the
services, which were at once so solemn
and so delightful. A dinner had been
provided, under the kind superintend-
once of Mr. J . B. Rawlings, Chemist,
&c, of Sherborne, assisted by Messrs.
Oray and Old, of Duntish. Tables and
forms had been placed on the common ;
but just after the morning service had
closed, a heavy shower of rain fell, ac
companied by thunder, which caused
tbe friends to take shelter in the chapel,
and in the farm-house adjoining, where
dinner was served to us in the best
manner the circumstances of the case
would permit.
In the evening the Rev. Thomas
Dnrant, of Poole, preached in the cha-
pol (the grass being wet on the com
mon) an impressive sermon from 1 Cor.
* 31. The Revs. J. N. Goulty, A.
139
Bishop, John Bishop, of Sydling, and
A. Bisenti, of Stalbridge, took the de
votional parts of the service. The Rev.
J. Anderson, of Dorchester, preached
to a second congregation in Mr. Old's
farm-house near the chapel. Tbe col
lections, exclusive of donations received
on that day, amounted to about X'25.
It is hoped that the devotional spirit
which characterised the services of tbe
day, will leave a lasting and beneficial
effect upon the minds of all who were
present. Amen.
A debt of about 50 still remains on
the chapel. The friends on the spot,
and in the neighbourhood, have contri
buted liberally towards it.
Donations are earnestly and respect
fully solicited from Christian friends at
a distance, towards liquidating the
above sum. Subscriptions will be thank
fully received by the Secretary, Home
Missionary Rooms, 11, Chatham-place,
Blackfriars, London ; or by the Revs.
J. Hoxley, of Sherborne j James Trow
bridge, of Cerne; and the Home Mis
sionary, Glanvill's Wootton near Sher
borne.
OBITUARY.
On Friday morning, June 7, 1839,
Mrs. Jane Mountstephen, of Fore-
street, Cripplegate, departed this life
after three hours' illness, in the 62nd
year of her age.
She was a woman that had lived ha
bitually in the fear of God long before
she was called into his immediate pre
sence above. It seems from her his
tory, however, that she was once a de-
spiser of good things; but through the
instrumentality of a pious farmer she
wasjmade acquainted with Jesus Christ,
and the way of salvation through his
precious blood. This change did not
take place until after her marriage, and
she had become the mother of her two
first children. She had constantly at
tended her parish-church, but was en
tirely unacquainted with vital religion.
Under the instructions of this good
farmer, however, (who, on account of
the spiritual destitution of the place,
opened his own bouse for the preaching
of the Gospel,) her conscience was
awakened, and she experienced great
distress of mind on account of her state
as a sinner before God. She was then
most anxious to be taught in divine
things. The pious farmer frequently
called upon her, and explained to her
the way of salvation by Jesus Christ.
Her mind became enlightened, and so
expanded in sacred subjects, that she
was induced to make an open profes
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sion of her faith in Christ, by uniting
herself with the Baptist church at Col-
lumpton, (a considerable distance from
her own village,) under the pastoral
care of the Rev. R. Humphrey.
During the space of ten or twelve
years she continued in fellowship with
that people, and adorned the doctrine
of God her Saviour by a life and con
versation in accordance with the Gos
pel, and an anxious desire to bring all
around her to the knowledge of the
truth as it is in Jesus. About that time,
also, she had many and severe trials of
various kinds, but under all her losses
and crosses, and the vicissitudes of
outward circumstances, her confidence
in God remained unshaken. As the
Lord was her light, she had nothing to
fear.
In the dispensations of Providence
she was removed from Devonshire to
the city of Bristol, and there she be
came a member of the Baptist church
under the pastoral care of the Rev. S.
Roberts. From Bristol, she came to
London. It seems she, being a Bap
tist, had some scruples of conscience
abcut the propriety of uniting herself
with an Independent Church. How
ever, as there was not a place of her
own denomination near, which she
could conveniently attend, and deem
ing it improper to make a mere mode of
administering a particular ceremony, an
occasion of absenting herself from the
table of the Lord, and communion with
his people, she became a member of the
church in Jewin-street, under the pas
toral care of the Rev. Thomas Wood,
in which she was a consistent wor
shipper of God for the space of fourteen
years, until it pleased her heavenly
Father to take her to himself in glory.
She was a woman of real integrity.
You might always confide in what she
said, and be assured she was prompted
by the most upright motives in what
she did. She was plain in her man
ners, but sound at heart, speaking al
ways as she thought, and acting always
in accordance with her professions.
She was a person of deep humility. In
that excellence she shone both in the
eyes of God and man. She felt her
own state of moral infirmity, and de
plored it greatly. She regarded herself
as " less than the least of all saints,"
and unworthy to be called by that name.
How has the writer heard her deplore
her weakness and manifold imperfec
tions ; and at the same time she has ex
pressed her highest admiration at the
tender mercy, the loving-kindness, the
matchless grace, and the unutterable
condescension of Jesus Christ in com
ing to save such poor, lost, ruined sin
ners as herself.
She was a woman of a most thankful
spirit. She saw, she felt, she gratefully
acknowledged Divine goodness in the
blessings conferred upon her; but under
her deepest afflictions, and her greatest
trials in life, no one ever heard her re
pine never heard a murmur escape
her lips. She hud learned the lesson
of contentment in every situation ; and
even of thankfulness in every condition :
therefore you always saw her the same
person, cheerful, humble, and grateful.
She was a woman ofpeculiar hospitality.
Under an unassuming appearance she
possessed a fine feeling of tenderness
and generosity. In her the poor have
lost one of the kindest, of the most li
beral and sympathetic friends. She fed
the hungry, and clothed the naked ; yet
she did not let her left band know what
her right did in works of charity.
She was a woman of a devotional spirit.
She walked with God in her ejacula
tions of piety, in private prayer, in
reading the scriptures, and other excel
lent theological works ; in her attend
ance at the house of the Lord. Oh, how
delighted she used to be when the
prayer-meetings were well attended.
She was a good woman in all the rela
tions of life. " Jesus, lover of my soul,"
&c. And, " How firm a foundation ye
saints of the Lord," &c, were favourite
hymns with her. Her children have
lost one of the kindest of mothers ; her
servants one of the best of mistresses ;
and all her acquaintances have lost a
sincere, a praying, a faithful, and a
kind-hearted friend.
AFFECTING INSTANCE OF THE UN
CERTAINTY OF HUMAN LIFE.'
" What is your life? it is even as a
vapour that appearetb for a little lime,
and then vanisheth away." Near to
my residence lived a young man, a
wheelwright, a sober, honest, indus
trious person. A short time since, he
was at my chapel, he was taken ill,
was confined to his bed only a very
little while, and died. A few days
ago bis father passed my dwelling,
when I told him I was exceedingly
sorry for his loss, (he then lay a corpse
in his father's house,) he replied it
was a great loss, a heavy trial, but it
was God's will, and therefore we
must submit. This was on the Thurs
day. On the Saturday the corpse
was taken to a neighbouring town to
be interred. As the mourners were
returning from tbe funeral, with their
eyes filled with tears, and their heaits
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with grief, the father suddenly drop
ped down in the street, and expired,
so that the same coach which carried
the dead body of the son to the grave,
brought back the dead body of the
parent to the house. O what a scene
of lamentation was there! and what
cause for lamentation ! How true is
it" In the midst of life we are in
death." What a loud call to me to
work while it is day, for the night
cometh, that is the nuht of death, in
which no man can work."

POETRY.

BREATHING TOWARDS THE HEAVENLY COUNTRY.

Alteredfrom Watts's Lyrics into Psalmodic Metre.

THE THIRD OF A SERIES.
The beauties of my heavenly land,
Immortal love inspires;
To goI wait the high command,
And burn with strong desires.
A thousand lamps of golden liyht
Beckon my soul above ;
Hung high, they charm and draw my sight
Toward the world of love.
Bright sentinels who guard the court,
And wait to see me home ;
Where all the happy minds resort;
When will the chariot come ?
Mast ye for ever walk the round,
For ever see mc lie,
A pris'ner of this loathsome ground,
An exile from the sky 1
Some shining servants now descend,
Build me a lonely tomb ;
The lilies round, their aid will lend,
And shed a sweet perfume.
Here I put off the chains of death,
My soul too long has worn ;
Then I begin to sound the depth
Of love, till now unknown.
Thames Ditton. J. c.

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ters essential to such a publication, a
Preparing for Publication. mass of information most important to
Early in November, by the ''Con all our Congregational churches, in
gregational Union of England and cluding those of the Baptist denomi
Wales," a ' Congregational Calendar nation. It will be continued annually,
for 1840." This work will contain, and adapted for families.
besides an Almanac and various mat
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Domestic Discipline. By H. F. Burder, cheap. This work, which has long
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This interesting little book should
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small compass. Dr. Burder is remark laneous Poems. By Margaret Richard
able for great clearness of style ; his son. Mitchell and Son.
writings require nothing but a teach These poems are very pretty, and
able mind, and an obedient heart to some of them superior; all of them
render them very useful. exhibit the best feelings of the heart,
and a desire to please and to improve.
Ward's Library of Standard Divinity. They are fifty-eight in number; the
poem "On the death of my mother,"
The Nature and Glory of the Gospel of
is particularly pleasing, and one near
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the end, "On Reading the 14th chap
ter of Revelations." Such interesting
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tural, and savoury divinity. poets. Such books as the one before
us are pleasing omens of further at
The Mirror, vol. 33. Limbird, 143 tainments in the walks of Poetry.
Strand.
There is a mass of most useful, en The Constitution and Order of a Gospel
tertaining, and instructive matter in Church considered. By J. Fawcett,
this volume. The articles are selected A.M. Wightman.
with great care. The engravings are

DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS,

From June 18 to July 18, 1839.
Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's
Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.
Treasurer; Mr. B. H ANBURY, 138, Blackfriars-road, Sub-Treasurer; the' Rev!
E. A. DUNN, Bclgravc-place, Pimlico, Secretary; by Messrs. LADBROKES
and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings; by Messrs. HANKEY, Fencuurch-
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The List will in future be made up to the 18tft day of every Month.

i. d. d. s. d.
Rev. George Sandford, Glanvills Pew-rents at Standon. 1 0
Wootton, Dorset, for Widow Ball 0 10 0 Penny-a-week sub
Rev. W. Selbie, Aspatria, Cumber scriptions collected
land, amount of Seat-ients from byMr.J. Judd, Puck
Keswick,perMissionary 2 0 0 eridge o 2 0
For Widow Ball 0 10 0 Do. Mr. Knight, Stan
2 10 0 don 0 8 0
Rev. W. Palmer, Puckeridge, Herts,
Missionary 2 10 0 5 1 0
Lady-dfiy Collections, per Mission Rev. J. Prior, Netherbury, Dorset,
ary : Missionary, for Widow Ball 1 0 0
March 24, collected at Rev. W. Weill, Witheridge, Mis
Puckeridge 0 10 6 sionary
March 24, collected at Mr. Blagdon's subscriptions 1 5 0
Standon 0 11 0 Rev. James Moreton, Ivy Bridge,
Pew-rents at Pucker Devon, Missionary
idge 1 17 0 For Widow Ball o 10 0
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For Society from Mrs. ILIARY;
Hunt, Wolverhamp Treasurer, Mrs. John E. Davies ; Secretary,
ton 0 10 0 Miss E. Lewis.
Towards rent of room 0 6 5
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Rent of Cottage, due Midsum Mr. Hill 0 10 0
mer 2 10 0 Mr. P. Hill 0 10 0
Rev. James Andersou, Easington- Mr. Bricknell 0 5 0
lane, Durham, Missionary Mr. D. Bricknell 0 5 0
Seat-rents, Easington- Mr. Toms 0 4 4
lane 1 12 0 Mrs. Toms 0 4 4
Do.Shadforth 0 18 0 Miss Toms 0 4 4
Collected at do Oil 2 Mr. Payne 0 4 4
Do. at Shotten 0 8 8 Mrs. Payne 0 4 4
Do. at Easington-lane 0 13 9 Miss Payne 0 4 4
Mr. Watson, Haughton 0 7 0 Mr. Brown 0 4 4
R. Tindal 0 16 Mr. W. Brown 0 4 4
T.Bennett 0 2 4 Mrs. Rogers 0 4 4
Missionary Box, Eas Miss Moody 0 4 4
ington-lane 0 18 5 Mr. Luff 0 4 4
5 12 10 Mr. Tanner 0 4 4
Rev. J. Gouge, Polesworth, War Mr. Chancellor 0 4 4
wickshire, Missionary Miss Fell 0 4 4
Baddesley, Polesworth and Miss A. Fell 0 4 4
Sheepy, for Widow Miss E. Hiilman 0 4 4
Ball 2 10 0 5 9 4
Miss Henley, of Dart Miss Dixon's List :
mouth, for the Home Mr. Newton 0 10 0
Missionary Society ., 0 3 0 Mrs. Starkey 0 10 0
2 13 0 Miss James 0 10 0
Rev. Thomas Sharp, Chumleigh, Mr. Davies 0 10 0
Devon, Missionary Mr. Weigall ' 0 10 0
Seat-rents 3 2 6 Miss Lewis 0 10 0
For Widow Ball 1 0 0 Mr. Watson 0 5 0
4 2 6 Miss Dixon 0 6 0
Mrs. Webb, Clapham D 1 0 0 8 11 0
A. B., Kingsland, (per post) D 0 10 0 Miss Nelson's List:
Mr. John Lucas, from the Tooting Mr. Foster 0 6 0
Auxiliary 10 0 0 Mr. Weaver 0 5 0
Mrs. Mary Strange, Yelvertoft, 0 11 0
Northamptonshire... D 2 0 0 Miss Sunderland's List :
Mrs. J. Norton, do. ...D 0 2 6 Mrs. Wells 0 10 0
Mr. John Strange, do. A 0 10 0 Mrs. King 0 5 0
2 12 6 Mrs. Lewis 0 5 0
Miss Bacon, 9, Regent- square, per Miss Sunderland 0 5 0
Mrs. Perkins, to Mr.Dunn D 1 14 6 Mr. Andrews 0 5 0
Miss Middleton, 5, Wilson-street, 1 10 0
Finsbury, per collecting Card 0 11
3 Mrs. Davies's List :
Rev. G. Evans, for Whitwell Sta Mrs. Hooper 110
tion, Herts 10 0 0 Mrs. James 110
Misses A. and E. Rutt, Clapton, by Mr. R. James - 1 1 0
the Rev. T. Wood, of Jewin- Mrs. Davies 10 0
street Chapel 10 0 0 Mrs. Chapman 10 0
Legacy of the late James Haynes, The Misses Penning
of Warren-street, Fitzroy square, ton 1 10 0
by G. F. Abraham, Esq. (5(. less Miss Rice 0 10 0
duty) 45 0 0 Mrs. Wilson 0 10 0
To Cash, per Mr. Pitts, the Col Captain Walker 0 10 0
lector 12 15 0 The Misses Jones 0 10 0
Mrs. Vineyard, Great Missenden, Mrs. Jones 0 5 0
Bucks, per Miss Sedgley 0 5 0
MissFerron. 0 13 0 Elizabeth Rowley 0 6 0
Mrs. Honnor 0 10 0 Mr. Gloyne _ 0 5 0
A few Friends 0 9 0 Mrs. Carrick 0 13 0
1 12 0 Mr. Schmae 0 6 0
Mr. John Cunnold, 13, Hanover- Mr. Woolnoth 0 6 0
square, Mids 0 10 6 Mr. Lomas 0 4 4
Miss Falconer, Gosport, per Mr. , Mr. Wellington 0 4 4
Subscription due Mids 0 10 0 11 7 8
Richard Gallears, Esq., 2, Cumber Saunders Trotman's List :
land-place, New-road. N.S. Mids. 110 Mr. Tristrum 1 1 0
Miss E. Driver, I, Duke-street, Mr. Janes 0 4 4
West Smithfield, collected by her 17 0 Mrs. Janes 0 4 4
Stephen Olding, Esq. , amount of Mr. Munday 0 4 4
amount of Subscriptions, &c, Mr. Tunks 0 4 4
from the Hackney Auxiliary 16 4 6 Mr. J. Tunks 0 4 4
New Year's Gift Card, per Miss Mr. Hunt 0 6 0
Gates 11 6 0 Mr. Hine 0 4 4
2 13 0
Mrs. Bowden's List :
MissHance 0 10 0
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s. d. s. d. . d. s. d.
Mrs. Bowden.... 0 10 0 preached at Hornton-street Cha
Mrs. M. Taylor . 0 5 0 pel, June 30, 1839, by Kev. A.M.
1 5 0 Garvey and Rev. Win. Spencer...
Balance from Last Year's Account.
Collected by New Year's Gift Cards :
Miss Vaughan 15 6 Total 50 0
Miss Weigall 0 6 0 Wells, Rev. W. Wheeler :
Saunders Trotman 2 13 2 Collections per Rev. Dr. Styles 5 12
H. M. Gibson, Esq., South Devon
Moiety of Collections after Sermons Aux ro o

ACKNOWLE DGM ENTS .

The Rev. George Sandford, (Home Missionary,) Glanvills Wootton, near
Sherborne, begs to acknowledge, with feelings of the liveliest gratitude, to
the esteemed donors, that he has received the following valuable presents :
from his kind and affectionate pastor, the Rev. J. Nelson Gonlty, of
Brighton, John Howe's Works complete. From Mrs. Gonlty, Dr. Bogue's
Essay. From the members of the church at Union-street Chapel, Brighton,
the Tract Society's Commentary from Henry and Scott. And from his old
and esteemed friend, the Kev. Ebenezer Smith, of Melborne-port, the first
volume of the Rev. Matthew Henry's Commentary. Also, his best thanks
are due, and are hereby presented, to the Committee of the Religious Tract
Society for a valuable and seasonable grant of tracts for distribution on this
station.
The Rev. W. Klnht, of Kineton, Warwickshire, gratefully acknowledges
the kindness of the Ladies of the Clerkenwell Home Missionary Dorcas So
ciety, in having furnished him with a valuable bundle of clothing for the poor
of his station ; and also for a parcel of Evangelical Magazines. The bundle
came very opportunely, as it enabled him to relieve one or two very dis
tressed cases.
Also acknowledges the kind donation of a parcel of Magazines from Mrs.
Bounds, of Warwick.
The Directors beg to thank Mr. Stockley, Bookseller, Oxford-street, for a
quantity of Evangelical Magazines in numbers.
The Rev. F. W. Meadows desires to acknowledge the receipt of l from
Wellington, per Uev. W. Besley.
The Rev. Thomas Lewis, of Pembridge, Herefordshire, begs most sin
cerely to tender his Christian and heartfelt gratitude to the kind Ladies of
Craven Chapel, for a box of valuable articles to lend to poor married women
during the time of their confinement.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month will
be held on Monday evening, August 19, at Bishopsgate Chapel,
(the Rev. H. Townley's.)
The Rev. James Sherman will deliver the Address.
Subject " Our prayers, promises, and privileges binding us to
the cause of Home Missions."
Service to commence at Seven o'clock.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Solt-court, London.

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SEPTEMBER, 1839. ,' ."

AN ADDRESS FROM A HOME MISSIONARY TO THE

PEOPLE OF HIS FORMER CHARGE.
My dear Friends,Since I have left you, and while engaged
in other fields of labour, I have often wished I could write each of
you a letter, but my time prevents such a wish being accomplished ;
but the press affords relief, and by means of its multiplying powers
I am able to send each of you, who formerly sat under my ministry,
a few lines, which I pray may be blessed to your souls. The days
are long gone by when I used to visit your dwellings with tracts,
and talk to you upon the importance of religion, on sabbaths, and
at other times : years have passed away since I used to stand before
you and point you to the Lamb of God who takelh away the sin of
the world ; Christ, and him crucified, was the glorious theme with
which I began my ministry and ended it among you ; and no sub
ject was so sweet to your minister, and to many of you, as the cross
of Christ. I feel conscious that my heart's desire and prayer was,
and still is, that you may be saved. Though Providence has led
me to labour in another quarter of England, yet I often think of
you, and as often pray that the seed sown may bring forth fruit to
the praise and glory of God. To you, my friends, who know the
sweets of true religion, who have given your hearts to the Lord
Jesus Christ, he is precious, the chief among ten thousand, and alto
gether lovely ; with you I have often taken sweet counsel, and our
hearts have often been cheered and animated when conversing to
gether of the love of Christ. You have often cheered me by your
attention and attendance on the means of grace, and in doing what
you could to comfort and support me amid the discouragements I
met with in labouring among those who, Gallio like, cared for none
ol the things pertaining to their eternal peace. Let me beg you, as
you study your own comfort, to live near the cross, depend not
upon feelings and frames,, but upon the promise of a faithful God,
upon what Jesus has done for poor guilty sinners ; rest your souls
upon the exceeding great and precious promises given in and with
Jesus. When in spiritual darkness, look to Jesus, he is a Sun to
enlighten and cheer you, Mai. iv. $. When full of wants, seek re
lief in Jesus, and read Philip, iv. 19; Isa. xli. 17; Psal. cxiii. 7.
When weary arid heavy laden, read Matt. xi. 28. When oppressed
with care, " Cast all your care on Jesus, for he careth for you."
"hen faint, thirsty, and ready to sink, by faith draw water out of
the wells of salvation, Isa. xii. 3. You profess to be warriors, fol
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low the Captain of your salvation, and clothed in the armour re

corded in Eph. vi. 13 17, you shall come off more than con
querors, through Christ who loved you. Are you travellers ? come
up through this wilderness, leaning upon Jesus, with his word and
Spirit as your guidethe staff of the promise in your hand, and his
statutes your songs in the house of your pilgrimage." Every step
you take is leading you a step nearer glory, and when you come to
the close of your journey, you shall be received with" Well done,
good and faithful servant," &c. You may expect difficulties in
your way Zionward ; a body of sin and death will make you often
sigh, and say with the apostle, " O wretched man that I am," &c.
Temptations from the devil, the world, and the flesh, are what all
believers have had to contend with ; but rejoice that you feel sin to
be a burden, that your desires are heavenward, and that you feel
anxious about eternal objects. Rejoice that he who has begun the
good work, will carry it on, and when the days of your mourning
are ended, you will rest in that land where complaints shall give
place to songs, and pains to pleasures. Suffer the word of exhort
ation. " Be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace," &c.
" What thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might," &c. Cul
tivate a spirit of love and affection to all around you. "Charity
suffereth long and is kind," &c. " If your enemy hunger, feed him ;
if he thirst, give him drink," &c. When you see faults in your
brethren or sisters, take our Saviour's advice recorded in Matt,
xviii. 15. Cultivate also a spirit of meekness. Jesus is the pattern
you are to look to, for when he was reviled, he reviled not again.
Many complain of their temper, when they should complain of
their pride ; for, were we more humble, we would be less apt to get
angry. Those who think they deserve hell, are less apt to be irri
tated at the trifles on their way to glory. Be zealous also. Many
around you are careless about their souls, and you cannot say with
Cain," Am I my brother's keeper ?" for we are to love our neigh
bour as ourselves ; have pity, oh have pity upon those who have no
pity upon themselves ; who are strangers to Jesus' love. Point out
to them their sin, their danger, and the remedy ; and while they
have no Home Missionary, as they formerly had, to go from house
to house, make up the lack of service. " Let your light so shine
before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your
Father which is in heaven." You are aware that faith without
works is dead, being alone; and where there is faith, repentance,
and love, good works will follow as a proof of the reality of them.
Go on, go on ; persevere in the strength of the Lord your God,
make mention of his righteousness, even of his only. Should I not
see you again in this world, I hope 1 shall meet you in glory. 0
glorious meeting, when we shall meet, not to be exhorted, warned
and instructed, but to cast our crowns at Jesus' feet, meet to praise
redeeming love, meet to part no more. There are, however, many
whom I used to address, who, I fear, are still halting between two
opinions, who are not yet on the Lord's side. Though you, my
friends, have long attended the means of grace, and often raised
my hopes and expectations by your earnestness and attention, I am
afraid, as yet, you have not come out from the world, not yet openly
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professed your attachment to Jesus, still hoping you will be de

cided; but, alas! still halting-. The early instructions you have had,
the death of some dear friends, personal affliction, or the solemn
appeals which have been made to you from the pulpit, have, no
doubt, made you think that you must be religious some time, but
still, still undecided. Were a friend simply to ask you, Are you
converted ? Are you born again ? Have you yet given your heart to
Jesus ? Have you ever by faith fled to Jesus Christ as your only
Saviour ? What would you say ? Ah, my dear friends, let me en
treat you, as one who loves your souls, one who has felt, and still
feels for you, let me beg you to halt no longer. May this letter I
nave now sent you, be the means of leading you to decision, for the
same objections you now make to being on the Lord's side, will be
made months and years after, should the Lord spare ynu so long.
And what if death should find you halting! I tremble at the
thought; then, oh then, no more calls, no more invitations or warn
ings ; no more sabbaths, no Bible, no Home Missionary, in person
or by letter, to entreat you to fly to Jesus. Then conscience will
record the means you have slighted, then you will remember the
anxiety, the earnestness, yea, the tears shed over you by those mi
nisters who loved your souls. Oh think of the awful event of dying
without Christ. Let me beg you, for your souls' sake, which must
live for ever ; for the sake of your friends and families, do, do seek
now an interest in Jesus. Think not that I am too anxious: I be
lieve what I formerly preached to you, and what I now declare ; and
while Jesus was the theme "f my former ministrations. Let me
again and again entreat you to flee from the wrath to come ; Jesus
waits to receive you, he is not willing that any should perish ; and
" Him that cometh unto him, he will in no wise cast out." " Now
then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you
by us, we pray you in Christ's stead, he ye reconciled to God.'' Oh
do not reject these calls ; for how shall ye escape, if ye neglect so
great salvation ?
That the Lord may bless these lines to you, is the fervent prayer
of a sincere lover of your soul. I hope there are some who are be
ginning to inquire the way to Zion, but have many fears. What do
you fear ? Do you fear your sins are too many to be pardoned ?
Read Isa. i. 18 ; 1 John i. 7. Do you fear that Jesus will not re
ceive you ? Did he ever cast off any who came to him? Do you
fear that if you profess the name of Jesus you will fall away, and
disgrace the cause of God ? The Lord will keep thee from falling.
Do you fear God is unwilling to save? Read Ezek. xviii. 23. Come,
ray dear friends. " Come with us, and we will do thee good, for the
Lord hath spoken good concerning Israel." Regarding those who
attend the Sabbath-school, many of them have been called away by
death ; many have gone into the world, many are settled with fa
milies of their own ; but to the few who remain in the schools, let
me only say, " Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy
youth." Seek the Lord in the use of means. Josiah, though young,
and though a king, remembered God in his youth ; and a Timothy,
and many others. God says, "I love them that love me, and they
that seek me early shall find me." Attend the Sabbath-school, and
listen to the instructions of your teachers. You want to be happy.
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Wisdom's ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her. paths are
peace. , ., ' . .
My dear young friends, make the Bible your study ; give Jesus
your heart, and I am sure you will live a holy life. Finally, wy
brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind,
live in peace, and the, God of love and peace shall be with you.
' ..... '. ' . . , i , .. . ,,*:*<*.

A HOME MISSIONARY CtfAPEL LOST TO AN

INTERESTING CONGREGATION.
(Letter to the Editor.)
My dsar Sir,The above startling announcement is, I assure
you, a most painful fact. Permit me to state the case, with the
sincere hope that its publicity will induce some of our kind friends
to extend a helping hand in the time of need, to prevent the disper
sion of the poor little flock in whose behalf I voluntarily plead.
The pretty village of Harpenden, five miles from St. Alban's, con
tains upwards of 1500 inhabitants. About twenty years ago, a
gentleman of the name of Philips, who occupied spacious premises
as a boarding-school, fitted up his coach-house and stable, at his
own expense, for a place of worship. From that- period the Gospel
has been preached with success, latterly in connexion with the Home
Missionary Society. The chapel, which accommodates 200 per
sons, is well attended; there are between 40 and 50 members com
posing the church, with a Sunday-school, and a most gratifying
spirit of hearing. The original founder and proprietor of this little
cause, having long since gone to his eternal rest, the premises on
which the chapel stands have been .occupied ever since by an equally
worthy friend, in the person of Mr. Leonard, who has contributed
considerably towards the support of the*, minister, and watched over
the interests of the congregation and the school with a paternal care.
Unhappily, the lease of the, premises expiring on the 29th of this
month, (September) the chapel which forms a part of them, becomes
the property of the landlord ; and as Mr. Leonard has just removed
from the village, and there being no probability that the property
will be rented by another generous friend to the Gospel, the little
flock will inevitably lose their much-loved sanctuary, in which they
have " gone in and out, and found pasture," during twenty happy
years. They would willingly rent the chapel; but the offer has been
declined, under the supposition that another tenant iof the premises
might object to a place of worship being, so near the dwelling-house.
From the respect that I feel to their worthy minister, Mr., Davies,
one of the Society's agents, I have been induced to visit, this station
for the first time ; and it would have melted any sympathizing heart
to have witnessed the distress of the poor people, under the painful
apprehension of losing their chapel and their minister, and of being
dispersed. Having encouraged their hope in God, " who bringeth
low, and lifteth up," and urged them to keep together in brotherly
lov,e, faith, and prayer, we devised liberal things, assured that the
great Lord of the church would appear in their behalf, and that "at
even-tide it would be light." A building-fund has been com
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menced, to which every member, (" of their poverty,") cheerfully

agreed to contribute, by weekly subscriptions, and even the children
of the Sabbath-school are to have a box for mites and gleanings ;
and as some liberal promises have been made in the village, I
cherish the fond hope, that, with the kind aid of the friends of
Home Missions at large, we shall preserve this interesting cause
from oblivion, and erect another house for the Lord our God, on a
more durable tenure. The gentleman to whom the premises be
long, kindly permits the pews, pulpit, gallery, &c, to be removed,
which are in good condition, provided they are withdrawn by Mi
chaelmas-day, and we calculate that 250 will be sufficient for an
other erection in which to place them, capable of seating 300 per
sons, and the property will be vested in trust. It is expected that
100, including the collections at the opening of the chapel, will
be raised in the village and neighbourhood. I have guaranteed
50 from my congregation, although none of us have any personal
interest in the place ; and if the pious friends of our rural popula
tion will kindly favour us with their aid, we shall be able to dry the
tears of a deserving people, all of whom, with two or three excep
tions, are poor ; the Home Missionary station at Harpenden will be
preserved, instead of being lost ; the heart of the worthy minister
will be cheered; the great enemy of our souls will be defeated, and
the blessing of those who have been mourning over the expiring in
terests of Zion, will descend upon their benefactors.
I am quite aware that such appeals are frequent in the pages of
the Magazine, but I beg to submit the question, if this be not a de
sirable medium of communication from our Missionaries in the time
of pecuniary need, to the Christian world. It is a great saving of
expense in the avoidance of travelling, as the Missionary is not taken
from his sphere of labour, and every case thus presented to the pub
lic is sure to be well attested. <
I remain, yours, &c,
W. B. Leach.
Donations will be thankfully received at the Societyts Rooms,
11, Chatham-place; or by W. B. Leach,. 21, Nottingham-street,
Marylebone, Minister of Robert-street Chapel, Grosvenor-square.

INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME

MISSIONARY STATIONS.
labourers are removed, we are spared to
PLEASINtt ACCOUNT OF A HOME carry Qn ^ grat cau8e in ^ ^
MISSION STATIONIMPORTANCE Lord condescends to employ us. It is
OF SUNDAY-SCHOOL INSTRUC- with feelings of sympathy that I would
t'[0N reflect on the removal of our late highly
esteemed Secretaries to the enjoyment
In forwarding another journal, I find of their eternal reward. How mvste-
1 ' u t little to report, as nothing of im- rious are the Lord's dealings with his
portance has occurred on the station servants ! " his ways are past finding
since my last. 1 he flight of time ad- out." These two invaluable characters
mouishes us to work while it is culled have often united in advising me to be
Jay; for while our triunds and fellow- careful lest the number of my engage
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ments should injure my health ; and, to
employ their own expression, '* shorten
my days." But while their engage
ments in this scene of action are closed,
those of one so unworthy and inferior
are continued. With submission to the
Divine will, we would wait, we would
tremble, we would adore.
In my last communication I informed
the Directors of my accident on the way
to preach at another village on the sta
tion, the dangerous state I had been in,
and my hope of recovery. Through
mercy I can now state that my health
is perfectly restored, and my strength,
in almost every respect, equal to any
former period of my life ; which is more
than either I or any of my friends ex
pected. I trust that it is my supreme
desire to devote it to the work of the
Lord, in the Home Missionary cause,
and to spend and be spent in spreading
the knowledge of him, whom to know is
life eternal. But, alas ! how little he is
savingly known by numbers around us,
as this scene of revelling evidently
proves. The scenes of immorality are
so extensive and awful, that I fear that
ignorance, vice and prejudice are on
the increase. Those who are subjects
of the prince of darkness, are active
and unwearied in their efforts to pro
mote his kingdom, and frequently suc
ceed in their horrid enterprize. I have
been encouraged a little of late by
observing that several of the most care
less and profligate characters have at
tended the preaching of the Gospel.
Some of them have become constant
hearers, and appear to receive the word
with pleasure. One of these says, that,
" every sermon he hears makes him
tremble, and that he feels so much af
terwards, that be can scarcely sleep for
the whole night." There is au improve
ment in his outward deportment.
I have just been interrupted in writ
ing this journal, by a young man, who
called to make inquiries on the best
things. He has attended the house of
God for a short time, and appears to
have received some saving impressions.
The account he gave of himself was
most unaffected, his desires were very-
earnest, and his expressions of grati
tude truly pleasing. Having advised
him, prayed with him, and for him, I
return to proceed with this communica
tion. A lad who has lately left one of
our Sabbath-schools, and gone to live
in a neighbouring town, gives satisfac
tory evidence that the work of the Lord
commenced in his heart through the
means of our instruction, is not only
permanent, but progressive. The cha
racter I have from Christian friends in
that place, is very animating. Another
circumstance has occurred, which sti
mulates us to labour among the young.
A boy who was some time ago in our
Sabbath-school at C , has been dan
gerously ill ; when one, who is still in
the school, and remarkable for his re
gular attendance and advancement in
learning, visited the former in his con
finement, and read and explained the
word of God to him. This was done
with all that concern and simplicity
which the young disciple could mani
fest. The effect we have not yet dis
covered, but the act we could not but
admire ; the more so, as it is not the
first time he has encouraged us by simi
lar conduct.
We have held several meetings of
the Sabbath-school, some expressly for
religious exercises, others for the enter
tainment of the children on tea and
cake, which were equally as interesting
as those described in my last journal.
Our Sabbath and Day-schools at
C appear to be a most distinguished
blessing to that benighted village. A
simple, although painful fact, may serve
to prove the moral influence of our in
structions. It is not uncommon for cor
rupt and unruly youths to boast that
they " may play on Sundays, and swear
as much as they like, when they do not
go to the chapel schools." We enjoy
much with those who have believed
through grace, among the poor in our
villages the fruit of Home Missionary
labours on this station. Nor can we
forbear to indulge the hope that through
their prayers the Holy Spirit will ho
nour the means constantly employed,
and that we shall yet witness another
revival among those who sit under the
sound of the Gospel, as well as among
those who live around the spot, which
is occupied for that sacred purpose. At
this season of the year the majority of
our hearers are employed until a late
hour, in their fields and gardens ; on
this account our week evening services
are but very irregularly attended, and
in some cases given up for the present.
In order to supply in some measure the
deficiency, I have so arranged as to
preach five times on the Sabbath, which
is most suitable for the people. Thus,
instant in season and out of season, we
seek to promote the glorious objects for
which the Saviour laid down his pre
cious life.
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I have still plenty to do, many are con

PERSEVERANCE IN PREACHING
AND IN TRACT DISTRIBUTION
HOPING AND PRAYING FOR
BLESSING.
Since my last 1 hare been going on
from village to village, making known
salvation through the blood of Jesus.
Many have thus heard the word of life,
but 1 fear few have believed to the sav
ing of their souls ; this is too evident
from their conduct, forthough the people
in general receive me kindly, anil seem
to pay great attention to what is said,
still they do not forsake all, take up
their cross and follow Jesus ; but in the
face of every discouragement, we must
go forward in the name of the Lord our
God ; he has promised to be with his
servants. It is not by might nor by
strength, but by the assistance of God s
Spirit, that we are to be useful to the
souls of men. In his name, I seek to
go forth, making mention of his righte
ousness only.
I have not only preached the Gospel,
but I have visited 1646 families with
tracts. We cannot estimate what good
may thus be done, the bread thus cast
on the water may be found after many
days.
At Shadforth we have had a tea-
party, which was well attended ; after
tea we had a delightful meeting, the
Rev. Mr. Douglass, from Durham, and
a number of his friends, were present ;
the attendance in some of the villages
is not so good as it was, the people are
now employed in the fields or gardens.
fined by sickness, who must be visited.
We have had a number of deaths. O
A that men would but take warning when
they see their fellow-men going the way
of all the earth ; but nothing seems to
warn some men.
1 would be glad if you could send
me a supply of tracts : 1 not only lend
many, but 1 give away many to those I
meet on the road. Thus, wherever I
go 1 scatter the good seed of the word.
May the Lord grant his blessing !
NEW VILLAGE SCHOOLS.
Many things strengthen my convic
tion that our heavenly Father will smile
upon this little hill of Zion at C .
A Sabbath-school has been establish
ed, and fifty children have already been
gathered. 1 have also succeeded in es
tablishing one at , five miles off,
where a dear young disciple (who lives
about a mile from the village,) carries
her dinner in her basket, and pays 10s.
per annum for the use of a cottage to
enjoy the luxury of gathering round
her, every Sabbath, nearly all the child
ren in the parish, for the purpose of
speaking to them about a Saviour's love.
O that many more of our young people
could but feel for the children of the
poor in our neglected villages and ham
lets, and would go and do likewise. Do
please send a few reward-books, they
would be truly acceptable, and be the
means of strengthening her hands to
proceed with her labours of love.

MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.

TO THE EDITOR.
Dear Sin,The following is the list of Subscriptions which I have received
from all sources, towards the erection of our New Chapel in this place. 1 have
not sent you detached parts for monthly publication, as it will appear better to
have it all in one Magazine, and will not take up more space. I do not calcu
late on your murmuring at being asked to publish so long a list, for I need not
tell you, what is indeed my feeling on the subject, that I wish it were twice as
long. You will 8llow me, Sir, I am sure, through the medium of your pages, to
return thanks to the many Christian friends who have treated me with so much
kindness in those places where I have been collecting. I cannot help telling you
that John Bull is talked of in the Emerald Isle as a selfish fellow, with no very
great disposition to hospitality. I cannot say so. As an Irishman, I have to
state, and I do it with grateful feelings, that since I came to Devon, and in so
liciting help for our Chapel, in other places, very great kindness, cordiality, and
open-hearted benevolence have been manifested towards me.
Athburton. Bamplon.
>. d. . d.
Bean, Mr 0 5 0 Trenchard, , Esq 10 0
Evans, Mr 0 10 0
Gervis, H. Esq 0 10 0
Honeywell, Mr 0 5 0 Cosway, Mr.
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C/terifon. F.jPaioe-. , /. d.
. rf. ertWM, T., Esq 110 t
Sharland, Wm, Esq 1 0, 0 Grove, T., Esq 1 0
Hamilton, T., Esq 0 10
Chumleifrh. Hankey, W. A., Esq 1 1
Bond, Mr. ..! Harris, George, Esq 0 10
Independent Chapel, collected in Heudebourck, S., Esq 0 10
. after Sermon , e o llickson, T., Esq 1 0
Murray, D., Esq., Hartland 0 0 Hignet, Mrs * 1 0
Keid, Miss 0 1Q 0 Hitchcock, George, Esq... 1 0
Coldridge. Hitchcock, Wru., Esq 1 0
Wreford, Miss . Howse, Um., Esq 0 10
Huggins, Mr. W. T....1. 0 5
Crediton. Hunter, J., Esq. 0 10
Adams, Mr. Thomas 0 5 Hunter, Miss 0 5
Blagdon, Peter, Esq.- 1 0 Hunter, Miss M. J 0 5
Francis, Mrs 0 10 Hunter, Wm.,Esq 0 10
Mann, Mr. John 5 0 Isaac, Wm., Esq. 0 10
James, Thomas, Esq. w.m.. 0 10 0
C. Marckard. i. B 0 10 0
Lake, William, Esq. 10 0
J. CD. :.. 0 10 0
J. H '....i. 0 10 0
Exeter. J. M 0 10 0
Bell, H., Esq 0 10 J. C 0 10 0
Bristow, Rev. J 0 10 Kennerley, Charles, Esq 1 0
Commin, Mr. T 0 5 King, Mr 0 10
Commin, Mr. J 0 5 Law, Mrs : 0 10
Dawson, Wm., Esq 2 0 Lew in. Mr 0 s
Downey, Mr 0 10 Lowndes, Mr. D. T ... 0 5
J!. E 0 10 Maria 0 5
Evans, 1.1. , Esq., jun 1 1 Marks, J. J., Esq ., 0 10 0
Fielding, Miss 0 10 Maynard, J., Esq | 0 10 0
Clyde, Mrs '. 2 0 Mawley, W., Esq .0 5 0
Clyde, Miss 0 10 Meek, Edward, Esq . 1 0 0
Hayes, Mrs 0 10 Metcalfe, Wm., Esq. ,. o
Pope, Rev. J. W 0 5 Mills, J. R., Esq....... ...... o
Rawling, C, Esq 0 5 Morley, J:, jun., Esq o
Raw ling, H., Esq. 1 0 Morris, Mr. R .,.....,....,, IP, o
Rawling, Wm., Esq 0 5 Murray, Mr. David i Id
Rawling, Mrs , 0 10 Padgett, J., Esq 10 0
" ..... 0 10
Roberts, Mr. Wm. Pamphilou, Mr 0 10 o
T. E, 0 10 Peak, R., Esq 10 0
Wilson, Mr. G.. 0 10 Powell, George, Esq 1 o o
London. Powell, Wm., Esq l o1 n
Ailiney, Wm., Esq ..... ' 0 5 Randall, T., Esq 10 0
Arnold, S. E.j Esq 0 10 Rix, S., Esq o 10 o
Astor, Miss 0 10 Rouse, Wm., Esq o 10
Rout, J., Esq. ' '. , o 10 o
Baker, Miss .' 0 10
R., Rev. S 5 0
Barnard, G., Esq 0 5 0 5
b. h : ...: o 5 R. S. C
Bidgood, A. M., Esq 1 0 Rutt, H., Esq. .M.... 1 0
Sayers, Miss 0 5
Bidgood, H., Esq 1 0
Rilby, S. H., Esq 0 5 Sharp, Miss 1 0
Blower, G., Esq 0 10 Sherman, Rev. James .' 0 10
Buriler, Rev. Dr 0 10 Smith, Edward, Esq 0 10
Burn, J. and A., Esqs. 0 10 Smith, Seth, Esq 1 0
Caldecott, A Esq 0 10 Summers, Wm., Esq 0 10
Chapman, Mr. George 0 10 Swaine, E., Esq 0 10
Olivers, James, Esq 0 10 Sweetland, .Mrs 0 10 0
Clayton, Rev. George 0 10 T. B 0 5 0
Thompson, Thomas, Esq 1 o o
Collins, Mr 2 0
Cook, Edward, Esq 0 10 Thuraton, J., Esq 0 10 0
Cooper, Miss 0 10 Triangle 0 5 0
Dalton, , Esq 0 5 Wallis, Mr. Edward 0 10 0
Davies. Mr 0 10 Warton, Mr. Matt 0 10 0
Dawson, , Esq 0 10 W. H 0 10 0
Wilkinson, Wm., Esq 0 10 0
D. M U 0 S
Wilson, George, Esq 1 1 0
D. S< * 0 5 Wilson, Thomas, Esq
Dunn, Mrs. E. A 0 10 1 1 0
Dunn, Mr , 0 5 Wontner, T., Esq 0 10 0
YVoiitner, J., Esq 1 10 0
Durit and Sou, Esqs : 1 0
East, Josh., Esq. J 0 10 W. R 0 10 0
Youngman, Mr 0 5 0
Edgar,. Win., Esq
Ei.silell, Miss..., , '
1
I) 1(1
0 '
Newton, B.
E. S. 0 1(1
Evans, T., Esq 0 10
Friends, a few 4 12 Plymouth.'
Gain, Miss Elizabeth 0 10 Delta .' 0-0
. B. K 0 10 Knill, Rev. Richard 11 II
Goddard, , Esq 10
Grant, Mr 1 0 0
* The Rev. George Smith has kindly pro
* Mr. L. is one of the three responsible mised to aid our case by lus warm recom
friends fur the payments to the builder. mendation, in a little time.
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Paddington.* Torquay.
.. ;,.... i. d. Friends, a few

2
m. d.
0 0
Blagdoq, John, Esq. .... 10 0 0
Clements, Mr.' 0 5 0 Hamilton, Mrs ...., r 1 >0
Holmes, Miss, Paughill 0 5 0 Holmwuod, Mr. l\ ...., , n in o
Mason, Mrs 0 10 0 Rouse, W., Esq ", 0 10 0
Morris. Miss 1 Q o Washford Pijne.
Pipe, Mrs 0 10 0 Bra?g, Mr., Gatcrs 0 5 0
Waller, Mr Joseph ] 0 0 Bragg, Mr., Winhem 0 10 0
Waller, Mr., Balnson 1 0 0 Bragg, Mr., Jtm 0 5 0
Waller, Miss, do 1 o 0
Waller,, Mr , Rediford 0 10 0 Wellington, Somcrs.
Webber, Mr. Samuel 0 5 0 Bidgood, Thomas, Esq 5 0 0
Welman, C. N., Esq 10 0 0 Collard, \Vm., Esq. 15 0 0
Wensley, Mr 0 10 0 Cutf, Rev. J | o 0
Elworthy. W. and T., Esqi '' 0 10 0
Rockenford. Fox, C, Esq i o 0
Cockram, Mr 10 0
Downey, Mr 0 5 0 Fox, H., Esq J (i o
Gay, Mr 0 5 0
! v South Motion. Hanham, Mr , '. o 10 0
Buckingham, Mr. J 1 o 0 Horsey, Mr. W. D o 10 0
Maunder, F-, Esq 1 0 0 Parminter, Mrs 2 0 0
Parson, George, Esq. .'. o in n
Taunton. Pring, Mrs 0 5 0
Ball. John, Esq 0 10 0
Collins. Miss 0 5 0 Pyne, W. C, Esq 1 n 0
Waldron, Mrs n \y t,
Coombs, Rev. W. H 0 5 0
Davies, Rev. J 1 0 0 W.K o 5 0
Dymond, Miss 0 5 0 Wit/tcridge.
Goldinjr, Rev. T 1 o 0 Adams, Wm., Esq. ,t I o 0
Heudebourek, Mr O 10 0 Aiihtey, Mr., {D. furd) 0 5 0
Heudebourck, Mrs. ; 0 10 0 Baker, Mr. John 2 O 0
Heudebourek, Miss P 0 5 0 Benson, Rev. J. P 10 0
Hiddlestone, Mr. J 0 7 6 Bennett, Mr., Summer ..:... l o 0
Horsey, Mrs. S 0 7 6 Bennett, Mr. Samuel 1 o 0
Luke, Rev. T 1 o 0 Bennett, Mr., N. house \ o 0
Musgrave, Mrs 0 5 0 Bennett, Miss, do n in ()
Naylor, Mrs 0 5 0 Bowden, Mr- A 0 5 0
Newbury, Mr. T 0 10 " Bragg, Mr., Henceford o 10 0
Pollard, the Misses 0 10 0 Brawn, Mr. Wm 0 5 0
Pollard, S.. Esq. t 1 1 0 Drown, Mr., Stockleigh 0 lu 0
Pollard, Mrs. S 0 10 0 C. M., per Mr. Pullen ] o o
Reeves, Miss 1 o 0 Cobley, Miss 0 10 0
Reeves, Mrs. F. 1 o 0 Cole, Tliomas, Esq 2 0 0
Reeves, Orlando, Esq 10 0 Comiiis, Thomas, Esq 2 0 0
Stephenson, George, Esq 0 10 0 Comins, Richard, Esq 2 0 0
Thompson, the Hon. Mrs 20 0 0 Comins, Wm., Esq 1 i o
Young, John, Esq 2 0 0 Comins, Mrs. Agnes 0 5 0
Cornish, Richard, Esq 2 0 0
Teignmouth. Coster, R. J., Esq 1 \ o
Bartlett, T., Esq 0 10 0
Friend, a, by T. U 1 0 0 Davey, Mr. H 0 10 0
Rawsou, , Esq 0 10 0 Day, Mr. John 0 5 0
Dinner, Mr. J 0 5 0
Thelbridge. Elworthy, Mr., Westcot 0 7 6
Arscott, Mr 1 io 0 Foxford, Mr. H 0 5 0
C-arnsworthy, Mrs 0 5 0 Friends, two. per Mr. Pullen 1 o 0
Lake, Thomas C, Esq.! 1 11 6 Gunn, Mr. John 0 5 0
Lake, Mrs., Sen 0 10 6 Haley, P. F., Esq 1 o 0
Hawkes, Mr 0 5 0
Tiverton.
Baker, Mr., Palmer 1 o 0
Hellings, Mr. J., per Mr. Park- erected in T. a Chapel, School-house, vestry,
house 0 10 0 and Minister's house; forming one beautiful
Mauley, Mr 1 n n pile of buildings^ at the expense of 4,225,
Talley,-, Esq.Jun 1 o n which is now all free from debt ! Is not this,
Collected in the Independent Cha Sir, a noble example of the triumphant success
of devoted, persevering, and voluntary effort,
pel, after Sermon 7 0 0 for the promotion of the Lord's glory in the
cultivation of the intellect and heart in Di
* One of my stations on the Lord's-day. vine knowledge ? The number in the Sab
t This dear friend who is an architect, bath-school is only 550 ! From the Minister
Rave us the plans and specifications of the
<-tiave) gratuitously. and his people I have received much Chris
tian sympathy and affection.
I Mr. L. gave the stones for the building
at about one-third the general price, -which * Mr. C. was the means of procuring this
station to be taken under the fostering care of
*'*? S"8' to an additional donation of 10. the Home Missionary Society. In addition to
,,;, ,e frie"ds in T. appear to have done his subscription, he has given his professional
nitle for our case; and this has arisen, not
services (as Solicitor, ) gratis, in enrolling the
'(TO any lack of inclination, but of means, chapel. If every one who possesses wealth,
incy have not much wealth among them,
ut lew plans in Great Britain arc more ac- felt so much the responsibility of its posses
sion, our Christian institutions, which are at
ikV. '? ''"'"fe'Bood. It ought to be known, once the glory and the safeguard of Great
1 !.' e indt'fatigable exertions of the Britain, need not languish for want of funds.
lev. W. II. Heudebourck, and his people
"W friends, the past hn gears have seen Mr. C. is one of the three responsible parties
for the debt on the Chapel.
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. a. The entire expenses of the erection,

Manning, Mr 0 6 0 and all other outlays connected with it ;
Moore, Mr John 0 5 0 building site, printing appeals, &c,
Oliver, Mr. Richard 0 8 0
Packer, Mrs 1 0 0 travelling expenses in collecting, post
Partridge, John, Esq 5 0 0 ages of correspondence and appeals,
Partridge, Mr. James 10 0 stamps for conveyance of land, and for
Partridge, Mr. J 0 10 0
Partridge, John, Esq., per Mr. S. enrolling, &c, amount to .'580 ; of
Bennett 2 0 0 which sum ,'344 10s. has been collected,
Partridge, Miss 10 0 leaving 235 10s. yet remaining due.
Pullen, Mr. Henry 2 0 0 The Chapel is 44 feet by 27 within,
Rattenbury, Mr. P 0 5 0
Riddall, Mrs 0 5 0 and 22 feet high ; the walls being 2 feet
Rippon, Mr. Wm 0 5 0 thick ; there is a boundary-wall inclos
Skinner, Mr 1 0 0 ing the building, 5 feet high, and neat
Skinner, Mr., Mill 1 0 0
Lowden, Mr. Wm 0 7 0 spearhead iron railing in the front,
Lowden, Mr. J 0 5 0 with an ascent of 5 granite-steps from
Thorn, Mr., Dart 0 10 II the road. It is lighted by 9 windows,
Tucker, Mr. Joseph 0 5 0 3 in the front, 2 in each side, and 2 be
Wnulfardiswurthy. hind. The front is very neatly stuc
Clapp, Mrs 0 5 0
Friend, a 0 10 0 coed, and jointed, and the sides and
Gill, Mr. A 0 5 0 back rough-casted.
Moggridge, Mr. J 0 10 0 May the gracious Spirit shine with
Searles, Mr. T 0 10 0 heavenly blessings on the word of Di
Searles, Miss 0 5 0
Voysey, Mr. John 10 0 vine grace proclaimed there,on his
Voysey, Miss 0 10 0 servants who may proclaim it, and on
Voysey, Miss Elizabeth 0 10 0 the understandings and heurts of its at
Waller, Mr. J 0 10 0
Waller, Miss Elizabeth 0 10 0 tendants, until the arrival of that blessed
WttrUngUm. period when the glorious Gospel of gra-
Friend, a, per Mr. John Baker 2 0 0 Utitous salvation shall fill all lands !
Hosegood, Mr. A 15 0 And now, Mr. Editor, one word
Lake, John, Esq.* 10 0 0 more, and I have done. Will you not
Philips, Mr 0 5 0
Smith, George, Esq 0 10 0 ask the avowed friends of the Saviour,
Sums under 5*. from various per win have the gold and the silver, and
sons and places S 12 0 who have been praying " thy kingdom
The Collections on the day of open come," to give some assistance to our
ing, and following Sabbath f 42 15 0 infant interest 1
Any donation will be thankfully re
* Mr. L. is one of the three responsible ceived and acknowledged.*
parties for the debt on the chapel.
t Among other good friends whom we ex I remain, yours, in Christian bonds,
pected on the day ofopening, were our valued
Treasurer, Thomas Thompson, Esq., and his William Null.
hon.lady. They were not able to come, and Wiiheridge, North Devon,
on the principle that they must have come,
or send a substitute, the day before we ex Aug. 1, 1839.
pected them, I got the substitute by post ; it
was a sweet little cheque, Mr. Editor, for * The Chapel is vested in trust, and enrolled,
10 10s. ; what rare substitutes these are 1 and built on freehold property.

DEPUTATION FROM THE HOME you are very respectfully requested

MISSIONARY SOCIETY TO THE
COUNTY OF LINCOLN.
We have much pleasure in copying
from the " Lincoln Gazette," the fol
lowing paragraph relative to the re
cent visit of the Rev, George Kvans
to the above county.The two closing
paragraphs are also copied from the
provincial papers :
To the Editor of the Lincoln Gazette.
REV. GEORGE EVANS'S MISSIONARY
TOUR.
"Mr. Editor, The following is
a brief sketch of the concluding part
of the Rev. George Evans's Mission
ary tour through Lincolnshire, which
to insert in your valuable paper. The
name of Mr. Evans, in connexion
with the Home Missionary Society,
has already appeared before the eye
of the public ; and there can be no
doubt, that the religious portion of
the community have taken a deep in
terest in his travels and proceedings.
He visited this county as a deputa
tion from the above society ; and his
object may be said to have been
threefoldto visit our Home Mission
ary Stations, and the churches gener
ally ; to inquire into our remaining
spiritual destitution ; and to receive
pecuniary assistance to enable this
society to sustain and to extend its
benevolent operations. For the in
formation of those, who perhaps know
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little of the origin and the nature of and at the Independent Chapel in
this excellent institution, the writer the evening. He is making a tour to
of this article would state, that its raise contributions in aid of Home
origin belongs to the year 1819. The Missions. 10/. was contributed at the
principles, moreover, ou which it is above services in this city. In the
established, are broad and Christian afternoon the preacher addressed a
that its efforts are directed to the large assembly on the Holmes Com
spiritual instruction of the otherwise mon ; the tent presented to Mr.
neglected peasantry of our native land Bergne by the ex-Sheritf of the
that it numbers among its pinna and county, bring pitched for the occa
zealons supporters many of the clergy sion. Some very pertinent remarks
of the establishment, as well as mi on the phenomena which disquiet the
nisters of other denominations; and religions atmosphere fell from the
that, so long as the fact remains un aged minister. ' All sects,' he said,
deniable, that more than two millions ' are striving which shall be foremost
of the inhabitants of I'.ritaiu are un- in assailing the innnstcr-s/im/nio (Po
gnided, and unblessed by the truths pery), never once casting a thought
of God's word ; and even when these on the Protettant Papery which is
numbers may be somewhat diminish springing up around us.' This, as the
ed by means of future Christian ef great Calvinistic S. S. observed, is
forts ; so long will this society possess ' hitting the right nail on the head.'
claims of no ordinary description, on Every thinking man, without much
every enlightened mind. We think, waste of logic, will subscribe to the
too, that the Rev. George Evans's ap opinion that Roman Catholicism can
pearance and labours in this county, not regain popularity, unless every
will have done much to keep the sub iota of its ancient monstrosity be
ject before us. Our indefatigable purged away and its tenets become
friend left London ou the Kith nit., thoroughly evangelical : in that state
and returned thither on the 2nd in it would not be Popery, and surely
stant, between which days, lie preach the veriest bigot can have no anti
ed no fewer than two-and-tweuty pathy to a mere name."
times. Since the last public intima " On Tuesday last, the Rev. George
tion ol his labours at Lincoln, the fol Evans, a deputation from the Home
lowing are amongst the number of Missionary Society in Loudon, preach
the places through which he passed : ed an impressive sermon in the Mar
Brigg, Nettleton, Louth, Spilsby, ket-place, Brigg, to a large concourse
Welton, Kirton, Pinchbeck, Spald of hearers, many of whom were pe
ing, &c, and where, iu the spirit of a culiarly attentive. This primitive
Missionary himself, he delighted to mode, recommended and pursued by
proclaim in their streets and market the great founder of Christianity
places, the merciful tidings of the himself, has one most imp riant ad
Gospel of Christ. Of the advantages vantage necessarily connected with
of such labours as these, there can be it, viz., that a considerable number of
but one opinion. It is thus that the individuals are hereby brought to
servants of the Redeemer come in listen to the message of mercy in the
contact with classes who never enter Gospel, who can never be induced to
within the walls of the sanctuary ; attend elsewhere for that purpose.
and impressions are produced, which It is now fully expected that the
frequently issue in salvation. Nor above valuable society will afford
does the writer blush to affirm, that their aid in establishing an itinerancy
fie ministers of this county are deeply for preaching the Gospel in the inter
indebted to Mr. Evans, whose season esting and extensive field surround
able visits have been refreshing and ing Brigg."
encouraging. May he yet be spared
to be useful, although it should be so,
by 'labours more abundant.' NEW CHAPEL, PAGLESHAM, ESSEX.
On Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1839, a neat
" I am, Mr. Editor, and commodious Chapel was opened for
Yonrs, very respectfully, Divine worship, in the Village of Pag-
" Postulata." lesham, Essex, of which the late Rev.
Spalding, Aug. 10, 1839. John Owen, Secretary of the British
and Foreign Bible Society, was for
" On Sunday last, the Rev. G. twelve years Rector. This Chapel is
Evans, of London, preached at Zion under the superintendence of the Rev.
'-Impel in Lincoln, in the morning, Ebenezer Temple, Minister of the Inde
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pendent Cburcb, Rochford. The Rev.
George Evans, of Mile End, ljondon,
preached a most excellent and suitable
sermon on the occasion, from Psalm
cxxxii. 13-16, at three o'clock in the
afternoon. About 130 of the friends
from neighbouring; congregations, took
tea together in an adjoining field ;: after
which, the Rev. E Temple took the
(hair, and the meeting was addressed
by the Revs. Messrs. J. Pilkington, of
Rayleigh ; J. Garrington, of Burnham ;
R. Fletcher, of Southend ; J. Jacob, of
Wakering; and G. Evans ; who, having
just returned from a tour as a deputa
tion from the Home Missionary Society,
enlivened and animated the meeting
with some striking and interesting
anecdotes. About four months ago a
house for preaching was licensed by the
Kev. E. Temple, who, in connexion
with others, has supplied the place.
The increased and encouraging attend
ance, led to the immediate erection of
the Chapel, in this ignorant and long-
benighted village, containing a popula
tion of more than 500 individuals.
NEW CHAPEL IN DEVON.
On July 16, the foundation-stone of
an Independent Chapelj 28 feet by 18,
was raid at Ghinnor, in the parish of
Ifeanton Punchardon, near Braunton,
Devon ; on which occasion a very suit
able address was delivered by the Rev.
Evan James, of Bideford. The situa
tion of this place of worship will be
central, in the midst of a population of
more than 500 souls, who greatly need
the means of grace. A benevolent
friend in the parish bas given the land,
and 10 towards the erection of the
Chapel. 60 more have been raised
by the inhabitants of the immediate
neighbourhood, which, together with
'10 kindly promised by the Rev. R.
Knill, will make a total of 80.
The estimated cost is 120, so that
A0 more will be required to complete
the building.
Should this statement meet the eye of
any Christian friends who may feel dis
posed to assist a people who have al
ready done what they could to help
themselves, contributions will be thank
fully received for that purpose, by the
Rev. F. J. Warriner, of Braunton ; or
at the Home Missionary Societ\'s
Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blacklriais.
The Chapel is vested in trust.
INCREASED MEANS OF INSTRUC
TION IN THE NATIONAL CHURCH,
ll always aflords us pleasure to cor
rect any statement made in error, as to
the deficiency of instruction for the poor
and the peasantry in our vast popula
tion. A statement made at the meeting
of the Bristol Auxiliary Home Mission
ary Society, in reference to this subject,
we copied into our pages from a Bristol
paper, and we are happy to state, from
a letter just received from the reverend
speaker, that bis speech was incorrectly
reported, and that the fact therein stated
of the infrequency of public worship is
now greatly altered for the better ; that
the statement was applicable to some
parts of the county during his residence
there some years since.
FRAGMENT SCHOOLS.
" THE LOST SHEEP."
Amongst the vast population of our
beloved country, there are to be found a
great number of fun i lies who, through
sickness or want of employment, are in
extreme poverty ; and many who, al
though they have constant work and
ample remuneration, yet, through drun
ken and vicious habits, are in want oi
necessary food and raiment. The spi
ritual stute of such is truly pitiable; and
happily Christian benevolence has been
put forth in some small degree on their
behalf. But whilst the parents of such
are attended to, 'nothing comparatively
has been done for the children; too
poorly clad to attend the regular Sun
day-school, thpy are left to the bad ex
ample constantly before them ; and too
soon, and too certain, alas ! learn the
fearful lessons taught in the school of
Satan. How many thousands of such
have passed out of time into eternity,
without having heard the voice of
mercy ; and shall they continue to be
neglected ! Common bumanitv say6,
"No!" and Chri&tian sympathy says,
" No !" and Jesus Christ says, ' No !"
" I came not to call the righteous, but
sinners to repentance. 1 came .to seek
and to save those that are lost."
The writer would suggest the adop
tion of Dr. Chalmers' system to form
local schools in every place, by means
of which the very poorest children
might be taught to read, and receive reli
gious instruction, by being collected
together in a room, in small number*.
Such a plan bas been tried by others,
and by the writer himself, with some
success, and he would now urge upon
all who have opportunity, and feel their
obligation to the Redeemer, to '* go and
do likewise."
Johannes.
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POETRY.

PARAPHRASE OF PSALM IxX. .r).

But I am poor and needy: make haute unlit me, O God': thou art mij Mr. mid my dc
liverer, O Lord, make no tarrying." '
Father of mercies, liear my cry,
And haste to my relief;
Needy and poor, for thee I sigh,
And tell to thee my grief.
Oh, now, as my deliverer haste,
My God, my shield, my tower:
Let me thy choicest blessings taste,
In each distressful hour. * i ' i
No tarrying make, my spirit faints,
Be my defence again ; '
Oft hast thou heard my sad complaints, . '.'
And heal'd my every pain.
Thy word of promise shall avail,
To strengthen and console :
My prayer in faith shall now prevail,
Speak, Lord, and make me whole.
Kavehgh. Aug. 8, 1S30. .' . B. H. Bmhim..

DEVOTION, LANGUID, YET REVIVING.

Altered from Watts's Lyrics into Psalmodic Metre.
THE FOURTH OF A SERIES.

Here, clogg'd with clay, and nnrefin'd,

My grovelling spirit cannot rise ;
But lags, far distant lags behind,
And faint devotion languid lies.
1 Oh, why is love now grown so weak,
Why low' propensities so strong 1
When shall these hateful fetters break,
That have confrn'd me thus so long ' i

Inward a rising heat I feel ;

I feel a spark of heavenly day ;
Bat earthly follies damp my zeal,
And drag roe far the downward way,
Shine, thou sweet hour of dear release,
Shine from above, and call me high,
To, mingle with the choirs of bliss,
And aid their notes above the sky.
Once more I feel my powers let loose,
Rising above this cumbrous clay ;
Soaring to heaven with joyful haste,
To dwell in unbeclouded day.
What lengths, and heights, arid depths unknown,
In that unmeasur'd sphere are found:
Broad fields with blooming glory sown,
Where all the fruits of grace abound !
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A long farewell to all below,
To all the worlds that fancy builds :
Farewell to all that sense can show,
To golden scenes and flow'ry fields.
Among the clouds I lose my breath.
The heav'nly rapture grows so strong ;
Gladly to worms I leave the earth,
To sing redemption's sweetest song.
Thames Ditton. J. 0.

LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.
Preparing for the Press. The Second Edition of the Memoirs
of the Life and Character of Mr. Robert
The Fourth Edition The Eton Latin
Spence, late bookseller, of York, with
Grammar, translated into English : with
occasional Recollections and Notices of
Notes and an Appendix. By the Rev.
the early introduction of Methodism in
John Green.
York, &c. By Richard Burdekin.

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Services at the Centenary Celebration of
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Missionary Records.- Sandwich Islands.
Religious Tract Society.
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pecially.
Lectures on Revivals of Religion. By
Charles G. Finney. With Introduc
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Rev. George Payne, D.D., and Rev
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Dialogue between a Popish Priest and
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and therefore well adapted for general
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we are especially to be prepared to give
a reason of the "hope that is in us, and
of the faith we profess.
The Constitution and Order of a Gospel
Church considered. By J. Fawcett
A. M. Wightman. '
The Millenniuma Spiritual State, not
a Personal Reign. By John Jefferson.
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A very excellent and instructive dis
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The Old Ministry; being a Lecture de-
liceredin London, May 19, 1839. By
N. Sydney Smith Bemun, D.D. Snow.
An able and useful illustration of
Acts xix. 20.
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The Happy Christian. By J. B. Water-
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Subject "The encouraging examples of Home Missionary Ser
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Service to commence at Seven o'clock.

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and the dying, in the rural districts, for the purpose of conveying to them a
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 I^ome iWij30ionat|) JWagajitte.
OCTOBER, 1839.

THE EVANGELIZATION OF HOME.

WHAT HAS BEEN DONE, efforts for the overthrow of the prince
AND WHAT IS NOW DOING of darkness, and defeat the wiles of
FOR THE EVANGELIZATION his emissaries, that time is the pre
OF HOME? This is a question sent ; for who that professes to be
which often forces itself opon the imbued with the spirit of Christian
minds of those who feel interested in love, can look at the present circum
the present and eternal welfare of stances of Britain, especially as it
our fellow-countrymen. It is a truth, regards our densely populated manu
that much has been done for Britain, facturing districts, without feeling
and that effects of the most pleasing pity and compassion for the thou
character are visible in the various sands, yea, the tens of thousands, of
scenes of operation in which the deluded men led astray by political
Home Missionaries labour; but, ad demagogues ? Who, that has enjoyed
mitting that much has been done, the blessings of the Gospel, can look
will the same commendation apply to npon the thousands who have been
ns as individuals,-- or in our asso inoculated with the infidel spirit of
ciated character as Christian churches, socialism, alias anti-socialism; who,
as was applied by our great Master that professes to feel for the welfare
to the poor penitent, " she hath done of the rising generation, but must feel
what she couldl" When the claims of deeply concerned to find that even
Home have been advocated at some our infantile population are trained
pnblic meeting, we have retired with under the influence of this soul-de
the conviction that half the moral stroying doctrine ? These enemies of
degradation the intemperance and the Saviour are alive and active ; they
misery of our village population, have have distributed in London alone, in
not been told, and that it was ne one year, no less than one million
cessary that some further energetic and a half of tracts, each containing
effort should be made to check exist poison ; while the agents of the Home
ing evils ; but, alas ! too frequently Missionary Society, in their large and
have we suffered the conviction to various districts, have only circulated
cool, yea, and even die, forgetting 200,000. What Christian parent,
that, during the season of our supine- what Christian patriot, what lover of
nets and nnconcern, thousands of our his country and his Saviour, can re
fellow-countrymen have passed off flect upon these facts, but must feel
this earthly stage, and entered into ashamed 1 While infidelity and popery
another world, to await the arrival ot are increasing, shall the Christian
that day when the " trumpet shall church be lukewarm and indifferent 1
sound," and the dead shall awake and May the Spirit be poured forth that
appear at the bar of God 1 I would we may be up and doing; that we
leave a retrospect so gloomy, and may resolve, in the strength of the
proceed to inquire, WHAT IS THE Lord, to dislodge the enemy from his
BRITISH ISRAEL DOING FOR strong-hold, and give him no rest till
THE EVANGELIZATION OF the Gospel banner shall be planted
HOME NOW 1 for it must be ad upon his ramparts, and the trumpet
mitted, that if ever there was a time of the Gospel sounded from one end
when the churches of Christ were of Britain's isle even to the other.
called opon to awake from their slum And to accomplish an object so de
bers, to combine and concentrate their sirable, there must be agreement and
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eo-operation. Agreement as to the de
sirableness of the object to be accom
plished.
And can there be found one bearing
the name of Christian, who does not
see and feel the desirableness of such
an object the evangelization of home ?
If only upon the ground of moral in
fluence produced, the object is most
desirable ; but upon the ground of
the spiritual effect producedthe sal
vation of the soul the subject as
sumes an important and commanding
character; for who can tell the value
of one soul 1 But to effect the object
desired, there must be agreement and
co-operation ; and the following cir
cumstance will illustrate the import
ance and effect of agreement and co
operation. In the month of January
last, during the rage of a most dread
ful storm, which occurred off the
coast of Liverpool, a signal of distress
was heard by those on land ; and
soon after, a vessel was seen in great
distress, with the passengers and crew
clinging to the rigging. The life boat
was manned, and an effort made to
reach the wreck ; but in consequence
of the violence of the storm, this
could not be effected, and they were
compelled to relinquish the object;
but at last the captain of a small
steam-bi at hearing of the distressed
condition of the Lockwood, resolved to
save the passengers and crew ; and
when dissuaded from making the at
tempt, he calmly replied, "I know
my men, and I know the character of
my boat ; and I feel satisfied that she
will live in any sea." And in a few
minutes she was seen to make her
way through the angry surf, and
reach the wreck, and succeeded in
bringing safely to land the eighty
persons who were expecting a watery
grave; and when he landed them on
the coast of Liverpool, he, with the
true characteristic of a British sailor,
refused to receive any compensation
from those whose deliverance he had
effected, stating that it was sufficient
INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME
MISSIONARY STATIONS.
PROSPERITY OF A HOME MISSION has increased (as I wrote yon in my
last journal) so rapidly, that ren
STATION AT BRISTOL. dered it necessary to erect three
The Lord has been doing great galleries, also to build a new vestry
things amongst us, the congregation capable of holding a hundred per
compensation to him to be enabled
to save the lives of his fellow-crea
tures. Now, in this circumstance, we
observe the agreement between the
heroic captain and Lis brave crew,
as to the desirableness of the object
to be effected, the salvation ot his
fellow-creatures from death. We see
also that they were not only agreed
as to the desirableness of the object,
but they were agreed as to the possi
bility of the object being accomplish
ed ; and they were agreed as to the
pleasure and satisfaction which they
felt in being the instruments in the
rescue of so many individuals from a
watery grave. As it regards the first
part, I presume we are all agreed,
viz., The desirableness of the evan
gelization of our native land. This
heroic captain felt the greatest confi
dence in his boat, and was satisfied
the object could be accomplished ;
and, brethren, have not we the pro
mises of God to encourage us? Isa.
Ix. ; Psa. lxxii. The sound of the
gun the signal of distress, called
forth the energies and benevolence
of his brave men to afford assistance.
And, O ye followers of the Saviour,
can we hear the poor and the desti
tute in onr villages, crying " Come
and help us," "No man careth for
our souls,"and not make the effort
to send them faithful men who shall
publish abroad the Gospel of peace ?
Can we calmly look on and witness
our countrymen running the broad
road to destruction, and make no ef
fort to make them acquainted with
Christthe true way ? Shall Satan
reign without an effort being made
to destroy his power? without at
tempting to dethrone him? Concen
trate your efforts, unile in your pray
ers ; come over to the help of the
Lord, to the help of the Lord against
the might) !
George Hinde.
St. Mary Cray,
Avg. 30, 1839.
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sons. The chapel, after being closed
for ten weeks, was re-opened for Di
vine worship on Wednesday, June 5;
two excellent sermons were preach
ed on the occasion, that in the morn
ing, by the Rev. Samuel Brown, of
Asliton ; that in the evening, by the
Rev. John Jack, minister of Castle-
green chapel, Bristol. Since then the
chapel has been remarkably well at
tended.
You will be pleased to hear that
not only has the number of hearers
increased, but also, the church has
had an addition of ten members.
One member has died happily in
Jesus, and another has left Bristol for
London. Our present number is
eighty. The Sabbath-school is pro
gressing. I examined the children
last Lord's-day, and was much gra
tified with the answers I received
from them to certain questions pro
posed. An expense of iJJ50 has been
incurred by the alterations and im
provements; ,270 has been paid,
and a debt of \Sa is due. My dear
and much esteemed friends, Messrs.
Win. and H. O. Wills, have done,
like themselves, nobly and gener
ously ; and, I assure yon, such is
the population with which I am sur
rounded, the number of sick persons
I am constantly visiting, and the in
crease of the church, &c. &c, that
St. Phillip's alone is quite enough to
engage all my feeble energies, atill I
do all I can for the villages.
LAMENTING THE WANT OF EN
LARGED SUCCESS SOME TO
KENS FOR. GOOD.
It is a rich satisfaction to know
that our labours are acceptable, but
to know they are the means of salva
tion to our hearers, affords a pleasure
to the mind that no tongue can de
scribe ; this is a pleasure that falls to
the lot of but few, comparatively, al
though there are many whose labours
are blessed, but who have not the
pleasure of knowing it. When I re
view the years I have spent at S , sympathy and benevolence. I knew
and the labour bestowed on its inha
bitants, I am disposed to take up the
language of a prophet, " Who hath
believed onr report, and to whom is
the arm of the Lord revealed ?" Not
withstanding the many that do not
appear to be awakened to a sense of
their danger, I have reason to believe
that there are others that have been
made wise unto salvation; but these
163
are but few in comparison of the
many that make no inquiry for sal
vation : may the Spirit of God be
poured upon us more abundantly !
But God gives me to see that I labour
not in vain in the Lord.
I have been called to the bed of
the dying, to hear them ask, ' What
must I do to be saved V and some
could bless God that they had heard
the Gospel, that afforded such sup
port in the prospect of death. We
have a few living to the glory of God.
Although I cannot inform yon of any
recent instances in which God has
been pleased to convert sinners among
us unto himself, still 1 am not with
out hope that the Spirit of the Lord
is secretly working on the minds of
some, who, in a future day, will be
come the Saviour's decided disciples ;
for this, I shall not cease to pray.
Oh that it may be realised !
Our Sabbath-school goes on well.
I have nothing new to write about
R . We have a few that lore the
Lord, but, with the exception of one,
they are old persons, and are not pre
pared for those duties that devolve
upon the young, such as being teach
ers in the Sabbath-school. We are
generally very badly suited with
teachers in this place; the other
places belonging to my station are,
with few exceptions, regular in their
attendance on the means of grace. I
have cause for thankfulness to the
great Head of the church, that he has
not permitted me to labour altogether
in vain in this very dark part of the
world, for I should think there are
no places in Yorkshire that are so
dark.
LETTER FROM A HOME MIS
SIONARY.
"Plead for the Widow," is an in
junction binding upon all the pro
fessing people of God. The case of
widow Ball, who is left with a large
family, though they are not all en
tirely dependent on her for support,
is one that calls for our immediate
the Rev. John Ball, a long-tried and
faithful Home Missionary. He la
boured in connexion with the Home
Missionary Society from its com
mencement, and there is reason to
believe that his arduous labours were
much blessed to the souls of the vil
lagers among whom he lived, and to
whom be faithfully preached the word
of life. 1 have looked over the lists
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of subscriptions in the Home Mission
ary Magazine, for a few months past,
and have felt grateful for the dona
tions therein acknowledged. Many
have caused the Widow's heart to
sing for joy ; and their kindness will
not be forgotten before God ; still I
think there is a tardiness in our be
nevolence ; that we are not sufficiently
prompt in our responses to the ap
peals that have been made ; that
more, much more, might be done for
the widow and her numerous family.
As a Home Missionary, I feel it my
duty to do something ; and the con
victions of my mind have led me to
lay the case before our poor people.
I proposed that they should give six
pence each, as many as could afford
it. They received this proposal with
evident delight, and came forward
beyond my most sanguine expecta
tions. At Baddesley we collected Ids.;
at Polesworth 28s. ; at Sheepy 12s. ;
making in all -2 10s.; which sums, be
so kind as to put to Widow Ball's ac
count.
I remain, truly yours,
J. Gouge.
INSTANCES OF SUCCESS UPON A
VILLAGE STATION NEW CHA
PEL ERECTING.
Another period has nearly termin
ated sinre I last addressed you ; and
the all-important question with me
now is, how much goodreal good,
has the Lord been pleased to effect
through me during that time ? Would
that 1 were able to say that an abun
dant harvest of souls had been ga
thered unto the Lord! Though I
cannot speak so encouragingly, still,
however, I trust I have not alto
gether laboured in vain. There are
three or four in my congregation in
whose hearts I hope the Lord has
begun, and is carrying on his work of
grace. A young female, about fifteen
years of age, returned from a place of
service, to her mother, a short time
since, and the Lord has been pleased
to impress her mind very deeply.
Her mother is a member of a Baptist
church. Her daughter, I trust, will
become a consistent member of the
chnrch of Christ.
I have another case of a man who
has resided in the town for many
years, and has been a pretty constant
attendant of the chapel, but a stranger
to the power of the Gospel. A short
time since this man came to me with
tears in his eyes, anxiously inquiring
the way to heaven. Should the Lore)
perfect his work, this change will have
a beneficial influence upon others, in
leading them to the chapel. He is a
man of some little influence, and has
been respectably brought up. His
friends wished him to have become a
Dissenting minister; they however
died when he was young, and left him
master of considerable property. He
soon relinquished all thoughts of the
ministry, and nearly up to the pre
sent time has continued to live a very
irregular life. In the midst of his sins
be acknowledged to me he could not
at times help feeling how very differ
ently he had been brought up. " This
is the Lord's doing, and it is marvel
lous in our eyes."
Our congregations are about much
the same as when I last wrote you
rather on the increase than other
wise. Our Sabbath-school is not quite
so good, for two reasonsmuch sick
ness among the children. We have
this year dismissed one member to the
Church at Bridgewater, and admitted
another, of good report. Of Kings-
brompton, I can write very favour
ably. The congregation is good, even
to overflowing. We want our chapel
completed. It is very much wanted
in the parish, which contains 800 in
habitants, I suppose. Our chapel is
progressing, we hope to have it co
vered in a month. Our funds will
then be exhausted, but we do not in
tend to go further until we have the
means so to do.
I should have sent this journal at
the fixed time, but have been de
layed through being out begging for
the chapel.
A VISIT TO AN OLD HOME MIS
SIONARY STATION.
To visit friends after a long ab
sence, is always a pleasure ; it recalls
former days to memory, and often
enables us to raise Ebenezer stones,
to record the care of God while ab
sent from each other. It is now up
wards of eight years since I was a
Missionary at , where I spent
six years and a half, the happiest
years of my life : since then I have
been cultivating the barren plains
and mountains of other parts. Time,
however, has not severed the tie of
affection which subsisted between me
and the people ; and I have kept up
a friendly intercourse with them ever
since. 1 have visited them twice be
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fore, but the visit I am now about to
record, will be bad in remembrance
by me and others while life lasts ; and
iu eternity, the fruits, I trust, will
appear there as trophies of Jesus'
love.
A pious and worthy man who su
perintends above 150 children taught
in the chapel Sabbath-school, wrote
me a kind letter, wishing me to pay
my old friends another visit ; and as
I had been from them- two years,
many were anxious again to hear the
voice which for years had addressed
them. Other engagements preventi-d
my going at the time I was wanted,
and a second letter, some time after,
made me attempt the journey. I left
home on the (ith of August, and after
a pleasant ride of eight hours, arrived
at the scene of my former labours. I
was usefully employed ou the coach,
distributing hand-bills ; and many a
cottager by the way-side, have in their
possession the messages of mercy, the
fruits of which may be seen another
day.
The very night I arrived at my
friend's house, a congregation of cot
tagers were assembled to hear the
glad tidings of salvation. I had only
an hour to rest after my journey,
when I was hailed with pleasure by
some of my old hearers, who had come
two miles to meet me, and hear the
tidings whieli in former years cheered
their hearts. No words can describe
the pleasure of such a meeting. Here
sat the pious Christian, described in
the Tract, No. 505, " This is the Man ;"
piinted by the Tract Society, and
which proved useful to many. The
man continues to hold on his way,
and the scenes described in the tract
are often present to his memory.
There sits poor blind D , who has
always taken a deep interest in my
welfare; there poor Widow D , D
but it were endless to describe my
old and well-tried friends. Two apart
ments were nearly filled with atten
tive hearers ; all rejoiced that their
old pastor had paid them another
visit. The next day I called upon
several of my old bearers. Squire
P received me with great affec
tion, and his worthy lady wished I
could come again among the people.
This, coming from a worthy Magis
trate, spake volume* in behalf of the
name Missionary Society, and was a
pleasing proof of my usefulness while
labonring among the people. I called
several times upon them, and was re
ceived with kindness. A meeting of
166
the Foreign Missionary Society was
held in the chapel, on Wednesday,
which shows another fruit of Home
Missionary labour. On Thursday I
preached in N , and visited my
old friends, when nearly all of them
expressed regret that I had left them,
as they feel now the want of my visits,
I visited the village of S , and
found the population in L D
S , and other places, nearly
doubled, since I left, owing to the
iron and coal works. The room was
crowded, and many seemed deeply
affected. I made a remark, which
was noticed after, that some one
might be there who never would- hear
another sermon. One of my old hear
ers, and who was present, in less than
twenty-four hours was railed from
time into eternity. A loud call to be
also ready.
On Saturday evening I preached at
B ; this place I have net visited
since I left eight years ago; and
how plainly it shows that where there
is a will there is a wayfor the cot
tage was crowded, and several sitting
outside. The recollection of the happy
hours spent there, and in other vil
lages in years gone by, filled me with
emotions of sorrow and joy ; sorrow
that so dark a spot had no minister,
and joy, that the Lord had preserved
me to the present time. Sabbath
came, a day to be remembered. At
seven o'clock in the morning I preach
ed in a cottage in P H ; at
eleven o'clock, at my old, chapel in
L D , to a crowded audience.
In the afternoon, walked to N r
and preached to a good congregation ;
and I have often said the two miles
from the one place to the other,
has been watered with tears, and
studded' with Ebenezers. In the
evening I preached again at L
.. Oh, how affecting to see
some of my old hearers, two, three,
four, and six miles off, coming to
hear their old minister. The places
were full, passages, pulpit stairs,
&c. Many seemed deeply affected,
and I trust were savingly illumin
ated. I told the young people to
return after the congregation was
dismissed, and I should give them an
address. No less than 100 came. I
informed the people that on Monday
evening, after the meeting, I should
wish to speak to any under concern
for their souls, and should meet them
in the vestry. On Monday the cha
pel was decorated with (lowers, ever
greens, &c, and 150 Sabbath-scholars
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met to drink tea; I gave them a
suitable address, and catechized them
before tea : afterwards, about ninety
adults got tea together. A worthy
Baptist Minister, and a Primitive
Methodist Minister, from Cornwall,
each gave an address to the people
after tea, upon the importance of
Sabbath-schools, &c. At the close,
all were requested to return to the
vestry who were under a serious im
pression, and who were anxious for
the salvation of their souls, when it
was truly animating to see about forty
persons come back, and as the vestry
was too small, they sat in the body
of the Chapel ; when affecting, soul-
stirring addresses were given by the
ministers. Oh, it was an animating
scene, a scene I shall never forget, to
see about forty persons returning,
and professing they were anxious for
the salvation of their souls. It was a
sight 1 bad never seen before. Hav
ing given them suitable directions, I
promised to send them a letter, to be
read a fortnight after, which I have
done since I returned, as they pro
pose to have meetings among them
selves. On Tuesday I preached in a
Wesleyan Chapel, and was glad to
find a Union Prayer-meeting I bad
begun before I left, was still kept up ;
and as union is strength, I do hope it
has been useful. I cannot enumerate
the visits paid, the scenes of ignor
ance I visited, but five things are
worthy of notice. 1. That there were
persons who had received good to
their souls, and which I was ignorant
of for a space of eight years. What
encouragement to labour ! 2. That I
never was in a place, except one,
where a Home Missionary was so
much wanted, for the hundreds in
the villages around are as sheep with
out a shepherd, and in no place I
ever visited, have I seen the fields
so white unto the harvest; so many
young persons at the ages when se
rious impressions are generally made.
3. That many there, and around, feel
grateful to the Home Missionary So
ciety, and earnestly wish a stated mi
nister, which, without the aid of this
Society, they cannot obtain. 4. That
in several large and populous villages
there is no Gospel in the church, and
pious and zealous church persons are
anxious the Home Missionary Society
would send an agent to visit, give
tracts, &c. ; and deeply lament the
withdrawing one who was there, for
want of funds. 5. That heathens at
home, sunk in ignorance, and many
who feel their need of a Saviour, but
have no minister to direct them, call
loudly for assistance from a pious and
generous public ; and I am persuaded
that any enemy to the cause of Home
Missions, by visiting this one spot,
among many, would he led to rejoice
in what God has wrought by means
of the Home Missionary Society.

MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.

THE VOICE OF THE TIMES, AND THE CLAIMS OF

HOME; ADDRESS FROM THE DIRECTORS OF THE
HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The times in which we are appointed to live, are, confessedly,
extraordinary, if not unprecedented :such, therefore, must be the
characteristic features of the plans and efforts of those who desire
to be " valiant for the truth;" that is, for Christ, who is " the way,
the truth, and the life ;" and are therefore anxious that " the word
of truth, the Gospel of our salvation," may be preached to, and
received and enjoyed by the tens of thousands of our still neglected
people. The Home Missionary Society, established in 1819,
has passed through twenty years of diligent and prayerful exertion
in this behalf; its plans and agents have been greatly owned and
blessed of God, and its funds aided and supplied, from time to
time, in unexpected ways, and almost by miracle. It has not been
attached to any sect or party ; Why should it ? What could it
 for October, 1839. 167
have accomplished more if it had been denominational or sectarian?
NO, our beloved country must be fully instructed in the truth as
it is in Jesus; not in matters which, to say the least or the best of
them, are " of doubtful disputation." The land must be filled with
the knowledge of the Gospel, which if hid, is hid to them that are
lost : Would it not teaze and perplex the poor untutored villagers
to speak to them of Mosheim or Milner; of Calvin or Arminius?
They must hear of Him who is the wisdom and the power of God ;
their spirits must be melted by the disclosures of redeeming love
and mercy, then will they exclaim,
" "fis mercy all immense and free,
For, O my God, it found out me!"
Hitherto the Home Missionary Society has sought out and sup
plied with " faithful men, able to teach others," neglected and aw
fully destitute villages ; much, very much has been through the
Divine blessing accomplished, for their dark, and long neglected,
and suffering inhabitants. More, very much more, must yet be done
for them. But the thoughts and the hearts of the Directors have
of late been intensely fixed on the consideration, whether recent
events do not speak loudly to British Christians to labour more
abundantly for the dense masses of our populous towns. Here the
Infidel and the Socialist have pitched their tents, and from thence
they would be driven by the might of heavenly truth. The faithful
Missionary with his heart full of love to Christ and souls, and the
Evangelical Pastor, must be sent among them ; the Gospel with its
blessings must be diffused; the churches in Britain must awake
from their slumbers ; and they must resolve that all darkness must
be chased away from our Isle, and that not a solitary parish shall
remain unblessed ; that the meagre, and cold, and formal preaching
now heard in innumerable parishes must be exchanged for all the
warmth, and life, and fervour of faithful ministrations: for such
men, the Directors, encouraged by the past, are now determined to
look, whose constant and well-directed efforts shall be applied to
the inhabitants of our towns, as well as to wanderers in our vil
lages and hamlets from the good old way.
Does not the Spirit of the Times imperatively demand such ex
ertions, such vigilance, and such zeal ? Does not the palpable and
admitted increase, and vauntings of Popery demand them ? Does
not the broad, and swelling, and foaming flood tide of Infidelity
and Socialism demand them ? Does not the corruption of pure and
Scriptural Christianity, by anti-Protestant and semi- Catholic ver
sions, demand them ? All, all demand Christians to be up and
doing, and the Lord will be with them, as of old. We want no
councils or conventions about parties ; we want not a one-sided
view, except it be, indeed, that the Home Missionary Society has
responded to the call, " Who is on the Lord's side?" The present
appeal for renewed and greatly augmented support, will not be in
vain. The Directors would not trust in man, or make flesh their
arm, but trust in the Lord, and take great courage.
The number of agents employed by this Society is 110. They
have under their care about 130 Sunday-schools ; 8,500 children ;
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540 gratuitous teachers ; and above 60,000 hearers ; surrounded by

a population of 600,000 immortal souls.
The Directors affectionately appeal to the Christian public to aid
them in their present and prospective work. They feel the great
responsibility attached to the department intrusted to them.
Contributions in aid of the funds will be thankfully received by
the Treasurer, T. Thompson, Esq. ; Mr. B. Hanbury, 138, Black-
friars-road, Sub-Treasurer; the Rev. E. A. Dunn, Secretary,
Belgrave- place, Pimlico ; by the Bankers, Messrs. Ladbrokes and
Co., Bank-buildings; at the Office, 11, Chatham-place, Black-
friars ; or by any of the Directors.
Thomas Thompson, Treasurer.
Benjamin Hanbury, Sub-Treasurer.
Edw. Alex. Dunn, Secretary.
Home Mission Rooms, 11, Chatham-place,
Sept. 9, 1839.

THE VALUE AND INFLUENCE OF REMOVAL.

RELIGION. The Rev. William Hyde, late of
" Now, as the practice of virtue Stowey, near Bridgewater, having
and religion is the greatest instance received a unanimous invitation from
of true wisdom and knowledge, both the Church and Congregation at Mar-
in Magistrates and people, so it di tock, Somerset, to become their Pastor,
rectly tends to improve and cultivate entered upon the important charge,
the minds of men, by giving them just the 18th of August, 1839.
notions of good and evil, of right and
wrong, of honour and shame; and
prompts them to aspire after intellec CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION SOCIETY.
tual accomplishments, as amiable in A Course of Lectures to Mechanics and
their own nature, and of the utmost others, will be delivered at Hoxton
consequence to make them safe and Academy Chapel, on Thursday Even
happy in society, and serviceable to ings, at Eight o'clock.
the public. This makes them disdain
to debase their noblest faculties, and Oct. 3.The Condition of the World
abuse their best talents in the eager at the Advent of Christ,
pursuit of sensual pleasures, and in and the Expectation then
the vile servitude of sin. This makes prevalent of his Appear
them frugal of their time, and ready ance. Rev. T. Archer,
to embrace all opportunities and other A.M.
advantages for the improvement of 10. The Nature and Necessity
their minds ; not only for the sake of of Faith in the Mission of
those refined pleasures themselves the Son of God. Rev. J.
may expect to reap from such gener Aid is.
ous exercises, but also that they may 17. Historical Confirmation of
hereby qualify themselves for the ser Facts recorded in the New
vice of the community in which they Testament. Rev. J. Ben
live : whereas sin weakens and ener nett, D.D.
vates the faculties of the soul, spreads 24.The Causes, Progress, and
a veil on the understanding, fills the final Consequences of Un
heads of men with vain and foolish belief. Rev. J. Slye.
notions, and unreasonable prejudices, 31. The Evidences of the Truth
which appear in many sad instances of Christianity derived
in the conduct of their lives, as well from the Miracles of Christ
to their own danger as that of the and his Apostles. Rev. J.
public." Styles, D.D.
An old Writer. Nov. 7.The Doctrine of personal
Responsibility. Rev. E.
Manneiing.
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Nov. 14.-'l`he Evidence ofthe Tlll111 sential to a State of Salvl

of Christianity, derived tion. Rev. J. Burnet.
from the Resurrection of Dec. 12.-Internal Evidences ofthe
Christ. Rev. H. Townley. Inspiration of the New
21.-The Christian Atonement Testament. Rev. S. J.
the only means of Recon Davis.
ciliation with God. Rev. 19.--The Doctrine ofa final Judg
J. Clayton, A.M. ment and future ltetribu
28.-The Evidence of the Truth tion. Rev. R. Philip.
ofChristianity arising from 26.-The Evidence of the '1`rutl1
its lntiuence in the For of Christianity, derived
mation of Character. Rev. from its Triumphs and
J. Blackburn. Progress in the World.
Dec. 5.-A Renovation of Heart es Rev. J. Fletcher, D.D.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY.

ISSUES.
BIBLE! TESTS. '1'0'l'A L.
ilarch 7, 1804, to September 17, 1805 . . . . . . . . . . .
Fone isrued, the Univerxitiu not having completed their
Stereotype Editions.
Sept. 17, 1805, to March 31, 1808 from London . . . . 16,544 . . 64,613.. 81,157
March 31, 1808, to March 25, 1809 ditto 35,910 41.362 77,272
1191911 25, 1809, to Feb. 16, 1810 ditto 18
33,609
662 U 45 806 64,468
Feb. 16, 1810. to March 25, 1811 . . . . ditto . 69200911 102,618
lllarch 25, 1811, to Feb. 21, 1812 ditto 35,690 70,733 106,423
1~`eb.21, 1812, to Dec. 31, 1812 ditto 81,319 121,261 202,590
Dee. 31, 1812, to March 31, 1814 ditto .... 161,320 185,249 352.569
March 31, 1814, to March 31, 1815 ditto 126,156 123,776 249,932
111191 31, 1315, to March 31, 1816 ditto 138,168 110,068 248,236
llflarcli 31, 1816. to March 31, 1817 ditto 92,239 100,782 193,021
|1\rch 31, 1817, to March 31, 1818 ditto .... 89,795 104,306 194, 101
March 31, 1818, to March 31, 1819 ... ditto 123,247 136,784 260,031
March 31, 1819, to March 31, 1820 ...o ditto 1 15,775 141,109 256,881
Much 31, 1820, to March 31, 1821 ..-4 ditto 104,828 142,129 246,953
1191011 31, 1821, to March 31, 1822 5-as ditto 118,766 136,973 255,737
Much 31, 1822, t0 March 31, 1823 .... ditto 123,121 136,123 259,859
Much 31, 1823, to March 31, 1824 ditto 123,197 167 298 290,490
1111911 31, 1824, to March 31, 1825 . . . . ditto . 116,539 164,116: f 290,655
M1161 31, 1825, to March 31, 1826 . . . . ditto . 110,963 115,439. _ 286,402
1lIsrcl131, 1826, to March 31, 1827 ditto 64-0 127,142 166 854 294,006
March 31, 1827, to March 31, 1828 ditto 6.5 137,162 l99,,l08:: 336,270
111161 31, 1828, to March 31, 1829 ditto ... 164,193 201,231 365,424
Purchased and issued for the Society in Foreign Parts,
previous to March 31, 1829. . 221,059 893,228 1 ,114,287
March 31, 1829, to March 31, from London . . 140,593 184,860
18301 on the Continent:~ 21,106 87,263 434,422
Mmh 31, 1830, to March 31, 1831 _fiom London . . 157,556 191,729
on the Continent. . 15,991 105,653 ~ 470,929
Much 31, 1831, to March 31, 1832 from London . .
on the Continent. .
160,701 182,444. .
583,888
32,954 207 719
Mirah 31, 1832, to March 30, 1833 fiom London . . 140,295 168;362:: 586,841
an the Continent 28,977 199,207 ..
Much 30, 1833, to March 31, 1834 _fiom London . . 132,164 155,427 _ . 393,900
on the Continent. . 13,498 92 211
March 31,1834, to March 31, 1835 fiom London . . 240,634 284,888 .. 653,604
on the Continent 20,509 101,513 . .
Mitch 31, 1835, to March 31, 1836 fhnn London . . 221,642 191 ,229. .
on the Continent. . 21,888 124,083. . 558,842
1111611 31, 1936, to 11I8lC1.`1 31, l837{fro1n London . . 195,920 182,977. .
an the Continent 23,140 139,306. _ 541,843
March 31, 1837, to March 31, jjinm London .. 188,255 191,509.. 594,398
1338 Lon the Continsnt 37,650 186,984..
-.--.-....
'rom .. ..4,216,533 ,6v1E> 10,993,043
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EXPENDITURE.
s. d. >.
During the First Year 619 10 2 Brought up .907,876 1 6
Second 1,637 17 5 Eighteenth . 90,445 6 4
Third 5,053 18 3 Nineteenth . 77,076 0 10
Fourth 12,206 10 3 Twentieth . 89,493 17 8
Fifth 14,565 10 7 Twenty-first . 94,044 3 5
Sixth 18,543 17 1 Twenty second . 96,014 13 :
Seventh 28,302 13 7 Twenty-third . 69,962 12 3
Eighth 32,419 19 7 Twenty-fourth ........ . 86,242 9 8
Ninth 69,496 13 8 Twenty-fifth .104,132 6 11
Tenth 84,652 1 5 Twenty-sixth . 81,610 13 6
Eleventh 81,021 12 5 Twenty seventh . 83,002 10 9
Twelfth 103,680 18 8 Twenty-eighth . 98,409 10 9
Thirteenth. 89,230 9 9 Twenty-ninth . 88,676 1 10
Fourteenth 71,099 1 7 Thirtieth . 70,404 16 7
Fifteenth 92,237 1 4 Thirty-first . 84,249 13 i
Sixteenth 123,547 12 3 Thirty-second ........ .107,483 19 7
Seventeenth .>. . 79,560 13 6 Thirty-third .103,171 5 2
Thirty-fourth 91,179 14 11
Carried up.... 907,876 1 6
Total Expenditure, from the Commencement of the Institution . .2,423,475 18 7

Spirit of the Lord Jesus from the first.

A VILLAGE ADDRESS.
1 John iv. 12, 13.
" No man hath seen God at any
time. If we love one another, God
dwelleth in us, and his love is per
fected in us. Hereby we know that we
dwell in him, and he in us, because
he hath given us of his Spirit."
The love of God to the world
should induce universal love among
mankind. The peculiar love of God to
the church and to the saints, should
produce peculiar love to them. If God
so loved us, we ought surely to love
one another.
Obedience is the test of affection.
Where there is a spirit of holy obedi
ence arising from this principle, there
is the brightest evidence of the in
dwelling of God in the soul of man
upon earth.
The devil by temptation defaced the
image of God, which God had at first
enstamped upon the spirit of man, and
in its place set up his own. It is the
design of God to " destroy the works
of the devil," and to restore his own
likeness upon the earth. This will ap
pear, if we consider,
1. That his law required its restora
tion. " Tbou shalt love the Lord tby
God," fitc, " and thy neighbour as thy
self." See Gal. v. 14. ; Rom. xiii. 10.
2. In the person of his Son, he did
restore his likeness to the earth, and
there it existed undefaced, notwithstand
ing all tbe opposition of earth and hell.
And in proof of this, the inspired de
claration is, " He fulfilled tLe law."
He magnified tlte law and made it hon
ourable." Love was emphatically the
" Lo, I come, in tbe volume of the
book it is written of me ; I dehght to do
tby will, O God ; yea, thy law is within
my heart." To do the will of God the
Father, was the object of his affections,
and at the last he said, "f. have finished
the work which thou gavest me to do."
3. The Holy Ghost is given to im
part the Spirit of Christ to men ; to
multiply the existence of that Spirit
which glowed in the bosom of the Di
vine Redeemer, until at length the
"Spirit of Christ" shall be universal,
and "the Tabernacle of God shall
dwell with men."
4. That God bath not in any of his
works or display of his attributes, ex
hibited himself to men, notwithstand
ing the amazing glories that appear in
those works and attributes. That vision
is reserved to the heavenly state.
Man, indeed, as a fallen creature, has
seen much of God ; that is, of his cha
racter, which otherwise be could not
have seenhis justicehis vengeance
poured upon determined transgressors
his compassion, &c.
Some men would have us believe
that in the works of God we behold God
himself, but the works of God are the
creatures of his formation, the things
which he has created and made ; and,
together with bis attributes, are only so
many evidences of his glorious exist
ence.
We read of many instances of God
speaking to man, implying personal
communication in the patriarchal and
prophetic ages ; but at most, what they
saw, was only some visible evidence
that God was present. As the burning
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bushthe glory that descended upon
the tabernacle in the wilderness, and
that which rested npon the ark of the
covenant within the veil, &c. See
Numb. xii. 8.
Even in the Lord Jesus himself it
was but a visible evidence that God
was present in mysterious union with
human nature in the person of bis be
loved Son, our adorable Redeemer,
"God manifest in the flesh." And in
him appeared pre-eminently, what he
had before declared himself to be, when
to Moses he manifested himself more
fully than at any other time, or to any
other mortal prior to the incarnatiou of
his Son. " The Lord the Lord God,
merciful and gracious, long-suffering,
and abundant in goodness and in truth,"
&C. All previous manifestations of
himself, whether apparent, typical, or
prophetic, pointed directly to that great
exhibition of his love in the person of
his dear Son, This leads us to ob
serve
II. That the great manifestation of
himself is, as the " God of love and
peace," in the person of bis beloved
Son; and by communicating the " Spirit
of Christ" to his believing people,
whereby,
1. They behold him as altogether
lovely. John i. 18.
2. They exhibit his lovely likeness
to their fellow-men. 1 Cor. vi. 19, 20.
We proceed, therefore, to consider,
III. The consolation and honour con
ferred upon those to whom he has
'' given of his Spirit ;" " Hereby know
we that we dwell in him and he in us."
They are no longer evidencing them
selves as the " children of wrath."
"hateful, and hating one another ;" but
by the public and continual expression
of love to those who love God in a pe
culiar manner, and to all their fellow-
men in a secondary, though not less
important sense, giving evidence to
themselves, and to others, that " God
dwelleth in them."
1. Love to the brethren and to our
neighbour, is the fruit of the "Spirit
given to us." See Gal. v. 2225. No
thing but the Divine operation of the
Holy Ghost could have produced such
aa effect in the depraved heart of a sin
ful man. Where the " works of the
flesh" had been accustomed not only to
dwell, but to reign, such as, "adultery,
fornication, uncleanness, lascivious-
ness, idolatry," &<v (Gal. v. 19-21)
one could scarcely suppose it possible
to be so untenanted of its foul inhabit
ing and rulers, and made habitable for
171
such a guest as the Holy Spirit and his
precious fruits of "love, joy, peace,"
&c. ; and none could have compelled
such vile usurpers to depart, and have
caused that heart to be cleansed and
fitted for his own dwelling, but the
mighty and gracious Spirit of God him
self.
Note. In every case of such cleans
ing and renewal, which is presented to
us, we have one of whom God has
given evidence in that renewal, that he
loves.
There is the love of God to him,
whereby he claims relationship to us in
the highest sense, and demands our
love. There is the image of God in
him, which also demands our joy, and
gratitude, and love. And in the provi
dential dealings of God to such an one,
whereby he has been brought thus into
communion with himself, we may al
ways trace much that must call forth
our affectionate sympathy; for we see
an individual who has been the subject
of the same condemnation as ourselves
of the same tender Father's love and
compassion, of whom the same Divine
Spirit has taken possessionfor whom
the same precious blood was shed for
whom the same kind Intercessor pleads.
And, if our neighbour be not a child
of God, we see one who is in the same
condemnation as we once werepos
sessed by the same infernal spirit from
whom we hope we have been delivered,
whom no one can save but our own Di
vine Redeemer. Oh, what an object
for our pity, for our love, to strive to
benefit, with the best of blessings, the
knowledge of salvation.
Therefore, 2. This spirit of love, if
felt and manifested, is here declared to
be direct evidence that " God dwelleth
in us." " Hereby we know," &c, " Be
cause he has given us of his Spirit." See
also John xiv. 2123.
If God had not put these words be
fore us, indeed we might well say with
the Psalmist, " Such knowledge is too
wonderful for us." What it fully is,
we shall not know till the light of
eternal day breaks upon us in its full
glory.
But if God dwells with us, what
power and grace, and love and holiness,
we have with us ! power and grace to
oppose and overcome that which is op
posed to him and to our soul's pros
perity. Love to yield to him, and to
manifest to our fellow-pilgrims and fel
low-sinners, and holiness to recom
mend that love to them.
3. Being in no case a fruitless in
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dwelling, but always producing tbe end
intended. His love is said to be " per
fected in us." Bringing forth the fruit
intended, its design is accomplished.
So the faith of Abraham was made per
fect by his works. James ii. 21 23.
Conclusion.
1. God does not say that great attain
ments in Divine knowledge, or great
acts of beneficence are evidences of the
indwelling of his Spirit, but that a spirit
of love is such evidence. 1 Cor. xiii.
2. If God *' dwelleth in" those who
show forth such a spirit of love, bow
advantageous to real spiritual life must
it be to possess such a spirit in an emi
nent degree.
3. If the exhibition of this Spirit
gives to the world an evidence that
" verily God dwelleth with man upon
the earth," what a high honour it is to
live in a spirit of humility, love and
peace!
4. If such a spirit dwell not in our
hearts, and appear not in our lives, oh,
whose spirit does 1 the thought is aw-
fall R.
ORDINATION.
On Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1839, the Rev.
Henry White, Home Missionary, of
Hartland, Devon, was publicly or
dained at Brunswick Chapel, (the Rev.
George Evans's,) Mile End-road. The
Rev. Dr. Sturtevant commenced the
service by reading the Scriptures and
prayer. The Rev. E. Corbishley, of
Appledore,, Devon, gave a full account
of the nature and design of the Home
Missionary Society. The Rev. George
Kvans asked tbe questions. The Rev.
E. A. Dunn offered up the Ordination
Prayer. The Rev. Thomas Wood de
livered a most solemn and appropriate
charge, (since published at the request
of the Directors.) The Rev. R. H.
Shepherd addressed the congregation
upon the claims of the Home Mission
ary, and closed with prayer.
ORDINATION.
On the evening of Thursday, Aug.
15, 1839, a very interesting meeting
was held at tbe Independent Chapel,
Romsey, Hants ; when Mr. Caleb W.
Harrison was ordained to the work
of a Home Missionary in that neigh
bourhood. The service was conducted
in the following order :Tbe Rev. G.
Harris, of Ringwood, read" suitable
portions of Scripture, and prayed ;
the Rev. T. Adkins, of Southampton-,
delivered a discourse on ''The Nature
of New Testament Ordination, with
the Imposition of the hands of the
Presbytery." Rev. E. Giles, of New
port, Isle of Wight, proposed1 the
usual questions. Rev. J. Reynolds,
of Romsey, offered the Ordination
Prayer. Rev. J. Jukes, of Yeovil,
gave the charge from 1 Tim. iv. ]6;
and the Rev. Ch. Roe, (who preached
on the following evening at the Bap
tist Chapel, on behalf of their Home
Missionary Society,) concluded with
prayer..

POETRY,

AN AUTUMN HYMN,
Psalm Ixv. 11 ; civ. 28; cxlv. 16.
"Crown'd with the sickle and the wheaten sheaf,
Tims Autumn, nodding o'er the yellow plain,
Comes joyful on! Whate'er the wrntry frost
Nitrons prepar'd, the various hlossom'd spring
Hat in white promise forth ; and summer suns
Concocted strong, rush boundless now to view,
Full, perfect all, and swell the glorious theme."
Our grateful hymns of praise we bring
For Autumn's bounteous store ;
All nature joins us while we sing,
And worship, and adore.
The beauteous Spring her fragrance yields,
The .Summer sweetly cheers ;
But Autumn's rich replenished fields
Shall dissipate our fears.
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Supplies of feod and stores of corn

Provide for human need ;
Fulness and fruits all scenes adorn,
All creatures thou dost feed.
Accept our feeble tribute, Lord,
To thee our all we give ;
Thankful, we all thy gilts receive,
To Thee we fain would live.
Westminster, Aug. 22, 1839.

EASTER HYMN,

1839.
O Lord, our Shepherd, in whose care
The people of thy pasture share ;
Thou dost with kindest love behold
The lambs which dwell within thy fold ;
And saidst. Regard to them should be
Mark of thy people's love to thee.
The church on earth, and church above,
Mingle their hymns to praise thy love ;
And children here may join their voice
With angels, and with them rejoice :
The Ancient of eternal days
Deigns to accept aa infant's praise.
'Tis ours to know a Saviour slain
Forbid that we should know in vain ;
Grant that thy Spirit may impart
His holy teaching to each heart ;
Then shall the blessings thou hast given
Be steps to lead our souls to heaven.
Be with us all the path we go,
Guide, mighty God, our lives below;
Let not the world or Satan win
Our treacherous hearts to ways of sin ;
But when our Fathers are at rest,
May we rise up to call thee blest!
James Edmeston.

DIVINE DEALINGS ACCORDING TO DIVINE PROMISES.

Psalm cxix. 65.

Thy servant, Lord, would now review
The dealings of thy hand ;
Mercies, each morn and evening new.
And countless as the sand.
How shall my lips rejoice to tell,
The praises of my Lord ;
How thou hast dealt in all things well,
According to thy word.
When dark my path, alas ! how prone
To sadness and despair;
Then on me thou hast brightly shone,
And heard my feeble prayer.
The bitter cup shall pass away,
And sin and sorrow end ;
My shield by night, my sun by day,
My Father and my Friend.
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No night of sorrow or of sin,

No doubt or rising fears ;
Holy and peaceful ail within,
And wiped away my tears.
Oh may I rest upon thy word,
Let faith thy promise claim ;
And while thon dost relief afford,
I'll glorify thy name.
Westminster, Aug. 29, 1839. s.

NOTICEB OF NEW PUBLICATIONS. shall notice these excellent works

Sermons to Youth. By the late Rev.
Joseph Hague. With a Memoir of' the
Author. Thomas Ward and Co.
In recommending this volume to
parents, that they may place it in the
hands of their children, we are con
scious of doing that which, by the Di
vine blessing, will be useful to them.
The volume contains Seventeen Ser
mons upon the most important sub
jects.
Ward's Library of Standard Divinity.
The Best Match ; or, the Soul's Espousal
to Christ. By Edward Pearse. lie-
printed from the Edition o/1673.
A continuation of the re-prints of
invaluable Standard Works, which
all Students and Ministers should pos
sess; and the cheap, but most excel
lent form in which they are now pub
lished, render them accessible to all.
Jethro : a System of Lay-agency in con
nexion with Congregational Churches,
for the diffusion of the Gospel among
our Home population. Jackson and
Walford.
OurCountry ; or, the Spiritual Destitution
of England considered ; and howfar it
can be supplied through Lay-agency,
especially as employed by Congrega
tional Churches. By James Matheson,
D. D. Jackson and Walford.
The above essays, upon a subject
vitally affecting the welfare of our
beloved country, well deserve the at
tention and careful pernsal of Chris
tians of every denomination. The
moral and spiritual state of England
imperatively requires that more, much
more, should be attempted, and al!
available and scriptural means em
ployed to evangelize the people in the
length and breadth of the land. There
is sufficient, and more than sufficient
to occupy the thoughts, and engage
the efforts and the hearts of all. We
more fully hereafter, reserving to
ourselves the same right (privilege,)
which the esteemed Secretary to the
Conc;regational Union does in the ad
vertisement prefixed to each volume;
and we would not ** incur responsi
bility for all the sentiments" they con
tain, but unite in the hope that they
" may contribute to more zealous ef
fortsnever more needed than now,
for_ the spread of pure and undefiled
religion among the neglected popu
lation of onr own country."
Fraternal Appeals to Young Men. Re-
ligious Tract Society.
This interesting little book contains
appeals to the sceptical young man,
to the gay young man, to the self-
righteous young man, to the procras
tinating young man. May these ap
peals be greatly blessed of God !
The Obligations of the Church to secure a
Learned and Pious Ministry. Preached
at the Anniversary of Cheshunt Col
lege, July 4, 1839. By the Rev. E.
N. Kirk. John Snow, 35, Paternos-
terrow,
A valuable discourse, founded on
2 Tim. ii. 2.
Socialism Exposed, By the Rev, Joseph
Mather.
A most seasonable and appropriate
tract, published by the Religious
Tract Society, for which they will
have the heartfelt acknowledgments
of Many. It should be extensively
circulated.
A few Counteh to a Young Believer. By
the Rev. C. M. Birrell. Ward and Co.
The Revival of Religion. By James
Douglas, Esq., of Cavers, 3rd Edit.
Dinnis.
 for October, 1839.
Meditations, representing a Glimpse of
Glory, or a Gospel discovery of Emma-
mud's Land. By Andrew Welwood.
Religious Tract Society.
A book well adapted to yield con
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solation and refreshment to the af
flicted Christian, and to draw the af
fections from earth to heaven. The
few letters of the pious author, at the
end of the volume, are very rich in
experimental Christianity.

DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS,

From August 18 to September 18, 1839.

Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's

Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blaekfriars; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.
Treasurer; Mr. B. HANBURY, 138, Blackfriais-road, Sub-Treasurer; the Rev.
E. A. DUNN, Belgrave-placc, Pimlico, Secretary ; by Messrs. LADBROKES
ad Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings ; by Messrs. HANKEY, Fenchurch-
ttreet, and by any of the Directors.

The List wiil in future be made up to the IQth day of every Month.

i. i. d.
Amount awarded by the Master Collector's Cards, per Rev. T.
in Chancery, as a portion of the Whitta :
Estate of the late Bailey, Esq., Ball, Mr 0 4 0
per G. F. Abraham, Esq. 1394 3 Bishop, Mr. John 0 10 0
BRISTOL AUXILIARY, per John Broome, Miss 0 9 6
Robertson, Esq., Treasurer: Broome, Miss Sarah... 0 10 8
Collections, viz. : Browne, Miss 0 7 6
Tabernacle 194 17 l.i Davis, Miss 0 9 0
Bridge-street Chapel . 38 15 a Dent, Mr 0 18 0
Brunswick Chapel .... 22 7 8j Flowers, Miss 0 7 0
Hope Chapel 16 0 0 Harris, Miss 0 3 6
Castle-green Chapel ... 13 6 6 Hugham, Master W. 0 6 0
Public Meeting at Jones, Miss E 0 3 0
Brunswick Chapel . 9 4 5 Peebles, Miss 1 0 8 6
Lodge-street Chapel... 8 16 8 Smith, Miss 0 6 6
Zion Chapel.- _. 7 13 0 Wall, Miss A. 0 8 0
Collected by- Whitta, Miss 1 12 6
Miss Spilsbury 1 6 10 Whitta. Master Wm. 0 6 6
Miss Arnold 0 5 6 Whitta,|Master Joseph 0 5 10
Williams, Miss 0 4 0
312 13 4
Less expenses 25 10 9 Mr. Bubier's Cards
287 2 Bubier, Master 0 8 0
G.H.,andB.W D 5 0 Good, Mrs 0 8 6
Witheridge, Devon, per Gunn, Mrs 0 1 0
Rev. w. Neill: Lucas, Miss 0 5 6
Donations towards the Rent of Sloane, Master 0 10 0
Room for Preaching, viz. : Stanley, Miss M 0 8 2
A. M. Bidgood, Esq... 2 0 0 Webb, Mr 0 3 6
W.Collard, Esq 0 10 0
Mrs. Waldson 0 10 0 Collected after Sermons
Mrs. W. C. Pyne 0 10 0 by Rev. N. M. Harry 8 0 1
3 10 Do. afttr Sermon, by
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ter's Subscription ... 15 0 Collection at Public
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A Friend, per Rev. N. Missionary, Aspatria, Cumber
M.Harry 0 10 0 land :
Broome, Mr 0 5 0 Collection after preach
Clark, Mr. Caleb 1 0 0 ing in Rev. Mr. Black
Coffee, Mr. Richard ... 0 10 0 wood's Chapel, Mary
Hill, Mr. S 0 10 0 Port 3 10 0
Hopkins, Mr 0 10 0 Subscriptions, by Miss
Peebles, Mrs 0 10 0 Blaylock Carlisle ... 1 17 0
Sherly, Miss 0 10 6 Collection after Ser
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Ball 0 10 0 school 0 10 6
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Frodingham, near Driffield, the Rev. J. Drum-
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The Children of Queen- 0 16 6

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The cordial thanks of the Directors are returned to Mrs. Perkins and Friends,
for a bundle of clothing for the poor people on Mr. White's station at Hartland,
Devon. Mr. White begs they will accept his hearty thanks.
To S. P., for a number of Evangelical and Home Missionary Magazines.
To W. Aycott, Esq., for a quantity of books.
The Rev. H. White, Home Missionary at Hartland, Devon, desires gratefully
to acknowledge the kindness of the Rev. H. Townly and Congregation for a
bundle of clothes for the use of the poor on his station.
A bundle of clothing has been received from the " Village Clothing Society,"
for the poor on the Rev. W. Neill's station at Witheridge, Devon.
The Rev. J. E. Cullens, of Fairford, Gloucestershire, begs to acknowledge
very gratefully the receipt of a bundle of clothing for the poor Children of Fair-
ford and Kempsford Sabbath-schools, from the Ladies of the Home Missionary
Dorcas Society. Also, returns thanks for a parcel of tracts.
The Rev. G. Sandford, Missionary at Glanvills Wootton, gratefully acknow
ledges a present of " Hall's Free Communion," from the Rev. J. Hoxley, of
Sherborne ; and also " Vaughan's Christian Warfare," from the Rev. William
Wright, ot Honiton.
The Rev. Albion Oram, Missionary at Othery, Somerset, begs gratefully to
acknowledge the receipt of a parcel from the Directors, containing Home Mis
sionary Magazines, &c. &c. ; and also a parcel of books from Mrs. Wilson, of
Clapham-common, for the purpose of establishing a Reading Library amongst
the villagers.
The following errors in the names inserted in the last Report, (page 75,) the
Directors beg to correct :
In Paddington Sunday-school Teachers' Auxiliary, read
Mrs. Turley,
Miss Morrisb,
Mrs. Kempson,
J. Durnford, Esq.;
Collected by Mr. Tudor.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month will
be held on Monday evening, October 21, at Buckingham Chapel,
(the Rev. E. Dunn's.)
The Rev. Caleb Morris will deliver the Address.
Subject "The ten days of Prayer and Preparation."
Service to commence at Seven o'clock.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Bolt-court, London.

 NOVEMBER, 1839.

WHAT HAS GOD WROUGHT BY VILLAGE PREACHING!

(To the Editor of the Home Missionary Magazine.)
Sir, Wonderful and triumphant him we should license our places di
indeed, have been the powerful ef rectly. I also took the opportunity
fects resulting from the many and just to say to him that " I should not
grand meetings in our capital for the have done it if you gentlemen would
spread of the glorious Gospel both at preach the Gospel to the poor." "Oh,"
home and abroad ; and such effects said he, " I am not come to talk
have, no doubt, wonderfully operated about religion." I replied that reli
upon the minds of multitudes to lead gion was a very serious and import
them to action ; and the pleasure ant thing, and that as he was a teach
would almost equal that of the great er, he must one day give his account
day of Pentecost. But let us some to the Judge of all. " Oh," said he
times just " go forth into the fields, again, " if yon say any more, I shall
and lodge in the villages," to see what be angry." So I left him. But he
the Lord has wrought there for the immediately proceeded to lay his in
salvation of many. Many years have formation against us for preaching in
I felt and seen the importance of the a place not licensed by law ; and we
operations of your Society ; and hav did but just escape the fine of 20,
ing for so long a time devoted as much because our friends had applied for
time as possible to village-preaching, our license before the information
may I be permitted to say a few words, was laid ; and this will always do in
to excite and animate in such a good such cases. Having licensed several
work? More than forty years since I barns and houses in different villages,
left Hoxton Academy, and became we came under the protection of the
the county Missionary in the West of law ; but we had much rough work
England, and was supported and di from stones, eggs, windows broken,
rected by the County Association ; and great abuse from many. In going
but such a change has taken place in from place to place, in all weathers,
that time, that is calculated to fill the sometimes it was so bad that we could
mind with gratitude and praise to the have but few; upon one occasion, we
God of all grace and glory. At first, had but nine to hear, and yet the
the moral scene was very dark and word was blessed to one. Both he
desolate indeed all aroundbut one and two more young persons died in
Gospel preacher could be fuund in the Lord that year. In the neigh
all the Establishment in the whole bourhood, another village preacher
county, for the clergy then were so (now in heaven) was once called to
much devoted to hunting and plea speak only to five persons, and yet
sure. The first village where I be two were called to hear the voice of
gan public worship, in a barn on the Jesns. May this not teach us to re
Lord's-day evening, many attended. gard souls more than numbers ? Only
But, behold, on the Monday morn from one family three young persons
ing, as I was visiting the owner of the were called of the Lord, two brothers
place - who should call upon him, to and one sister ; the brothers, went
threaten him with law for what was from village to village, in leading the
done but the curate of the parish, singing. One of them became very
a poor ignorant man. He said he active, and at last built a village cha
came to tell us of the law ; (having pel upon his estate, at his own ex
the book under his arm, provided by pense, and there laboured in preach
his friend, a wicked lawyer.) I told ing, and teaching the children, until
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removed by death, in his thirty-fourth
year. The sister married a minister.
The brother left six sons, very young
one is now a Missionary in the East
Indies, another educating for the mi
nistry, and the rest most respectably
settled in the world. Something very
singular, this was a regular Dissent
ing family, and yet the young people
never felt any interest in real reli
gion, until they were called to hear
village preaching ; and the first time
it was in the open air, when every
thing appeared new and wonderful
to them ; and how often would they
acknowledge and confess the hand of
the Lord in it, as well as many more.
And where the good will really end,
must be left for the great and last
day to declare. As far as it appears
to "me, rural preaching for these last
forty years has had a very powerful
bearing upon all that has been done
in this county ; for now many gospel
preachers may be found in the Church
of England ; and in passing through
every town the greatest improvement
may be seen amongst our Dissenting
brethren, in re-building or enlarging
all their places of worship, as well as
building new places in the villages.
As for Sabbath-schools, the increase
has been great, for only one town of
INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME
MISSIONARY STATIONS.
PLEASING. ACCOUNT OF A HOME
MISSION STATION.
I proceed once more to give yon
an account of my station. At K
we have lately added one member
to the church ; two more at our last
church meeting were proposed, and
will be received at the next ordi
nance. The congregations are good
and very attentive. The Sabbath-
school continues to wear a pleasing
and promising aspect; many of the
children give evidence of their being
much profited by their attendance :
several persons have become teach
ers.
At S n and S 1 the schools
are in a prosperous state, and afford
great encouragement. The teachers
are zealous and persevering. At
P there is good attendance, and
several of the people who are mem
2,300 people, where there was no
school, now very many are taught
every Sabbath ; and where village
preaching has been most favoured,
there has been most prosperity ; so
that town preachers have reaped a
great harvest by village preaching ;
and so they will, because so apostolic,
for our great Redeemer, with his
apostles, were very much devoted to
village preaching : and what would
our nation have been without it?
What an instrument in the bands of
a Whitefield and a Wesley, to raise
the moral character of our lower
class ; for none but such men would
hardly look at them ; liut they did
great things for them, and the good
is felt in our day. And none can tell
what may he done by the same means
to raise our nation higher, and to save
us from ruin, by error and crime.
Let there be constant, earnest, and
united prayer amongst all sincere and
devoted Christians of every name,
for Divine aid and success to advance
the Redeemer's cause, and then we
shall soon see what may and will be
done for his sake, and the salvation
of precious souls.
Yours, respectfully,
T. D.
bers at K- , go into a little village
near and hold prayer-meetings.
At W the Wesleyans have
built a little chapel, and established
a Sabbath-school, which has drawn
off some of our children from K ,
still I shall rejoice, for they will be
rightly taught. As my congregation
still cleaves to me, I do not see that
I should be justified in leaving the
village; and as our services do not
clash with each other, nor both suffi
cient to meet the wants of the people,
I hope the blessing of God will rest
upon our respective labours.
At C we used to occupy a
school-room, hut our friend having
removed to another place, we have
since been under the necessity of
going into a smaller room. We have
been endeavouring for some time to
get land to build a chapel, but have
not as yet succeeded.
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At C y there are some pleasing
signs of good being done. The room
is not very large, bnt is generally
well rilled. The people have seated
it at their own expense. The station,
on the whole, is more prosperous
than I ever expected it would be in
so short a time. May God prosper it
more and more!
I am often called upon to visit the
sick; the greater part are generally
very ignorant ; but I find one now
and then who can rejoice in the Lord.
I have just visited a neighbour of
mine who was able greatly to re
joice, though on the point of death.
A poor woman, also, who is not ex
pected to live long, is very happy,
and blesses God that she ever heard
me preach. To God be all the praise.
In some of my places I gave over
my week-evening services during
the harvest, but have again resumed
them.
NEW VILLAGE CHAPEL SUCCESS
ATTENDING MISSIONARY SER
VICES.
I delayed my journal a few days
in order to send yon the account of
the laying of the foundation-stone
of the village chapel at Stoke Flem
ing, which took place on Tuesday
the 17th of September. Although the
weather was unfavourable, a goodly
number was present. The service
commenced by singing and prayer.
The Rev. W. Tarbotten, of Totness,
delivered a very impressive and ap
propriate address, which was listened
to with marked attention. The Rev.
Mr. Elvins, Wesleyan minister, of
Dartmouth, closed by prayer.
It gives me great pleasure to be
able to state that appearances on this
station are very encouraging. I am
not without my share of opposition.
Bat, amidst it all, the Lord is pleased
to give testimony to the word of his
grace, proving to all, it is " not by
might nor by power, but by my Spirit,
with the Lord."
In consequence of the hay and
wheat harvest, which has been very
protracted, I have not been able to
continue my week evening service
in many villages; but during this time
I have embraced the opportunity of
collecting, in various directions, for
J>nr intended chapel at Stoke Flem
ing. The object is great, and should
|t be accomplished, my labours will
he most abundantly compensated.
179
By the help of God I have been
brought through the first year of my
labours in connexion with the Home
Missionary Society ; and most grate
fully would I record the goodness
and mercy manifested towards me.
I have been enabled to pursue my
course without interruption. My
health has been good, notwithstand
ing constant exposure to all sorts of
weather, by night and by day. I
have testified both to young and old,
repentance towards God, and faith
towards our Lord Jesus Christ.
My congregations have been inva
riably good, and I have reason to re
joice that some have been brought to
believe and to testify their faith in
Christ; and I have had the happiness
to receive fifteen individuals into the
endearing bonds of church-fellow
ship ; and there are several who, I
trust, will shortly come forward and
declare themselves on the Lord's side.
One case I will mention, it is that of
a young woman who has been in the
habit of attending our chapel for the
last eight months. She has lately be
come decided for God. The Lord
has made the word powerful to her
conversion. She had to endure much
opposition, bnt adorns her profes
sion. How true it is, them that ho
nour the Lord, he will honour.
Gur schools are in a very flourish
ing condition at Dittisham, and the
numbers have increased from thirteen
to thirty-four. Here we have com
menced a day-school.
THE "SOU AWAKENED TO A
SENSE OF THE IMPORTANCE
OF RELIGION PATIENT CON
TINUANCE IN WELL DOING.
I am very sorry that I have no
good news to forward in this journal,
but am glad that I have not any par
ticularly bad. Things in general are
much as they were, when you last
heard from this important station.
We are not without onr discourage
ments, from the aboundings of evil
in this dark corner of our native
country. Much good has been ac
complished, it is true, but this ap
pears as nothing compared with the
extent of the moral degradation of
the people, whose conduct proves
the alarming degree of ignorance that
yet remains to be scattered. I often
reflect on the condition of some of
my hearers, who have sat under the
sound of the Gospel ever since the
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standard of the cross lias been planted
in the villages under your direction.
In other cases, those who have long
been neglecters of the ways of Gotl,
have been attracted, have embraced
the Gospel, and become zealous in
the Lord's cause. We have of late
witnessed the attendance of some
young persons who appear to be im
pressed with the word preached ; but
of these we would not write at pre
sent with confidence, hoping that we
may, at some future period, have
something of an encouraging nature
to report respecting thein. They are
inclined to make themselves useful,
and who can tell, but they may be
come active teachers in our Sabbath-
schools, or preachers of the Gospel,
as others who have been raised up
among us. Great anxiety has been
MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HOME
MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.
My dear Sir, I have lately visited
Ireland as a deputation on behalf of the
British and Foreign Sailors' Society,
and received all that hearty welcome
so proverbial with the sons of Erin's
beautiful isle ; my appeals were liber
ally responded to, and I returned gra
tified and thankful ; but I could not
be insensible while contemplating the
moral and spiritual condition of Ireland,
how much, and deeply, that priest-rid
den land needs the sympathy and pray
ers, and liberal aid of English Chris
tians. During my brief stay, I had
some delightful interviews with a de
voted young friend preparing for the
ministry in the country of his adoption.
He had recently returned from a preach
ing tour of two months in the interior
of Ireland ; at my request he presented
me, in writing, with a few particulars
of his journey, but accompanied with
such powerful appeals on behalf of pe
rishing Irishmen, that I cannot but
think their dissemination would be ex
ceedingly beneficial. I feel great plea
sure in forwarding you a copy of this
heart-stirring letter, for insertion in
your valuable periodical.
I am most truly yours,
John Aoey.
42, Trinity-square,
Oct. 2, 1839.
My dear Sie,I am happy to see
the greai interest which you appear to
manifest, as the weather is so unfa
vourable to the harvest. Our com
plaints are more common than our
praises, forgetting the goodness of
him by whom all >ur necessities are
supplied. Oh, that we were as much
concerned for the bread which en-
dureth unto life eternal !
With constant preaching on the
Lord's-day, and irregular week-even
ing services, the Sabbath and daily
schools, tract circulations, and visit
ing the sick, things on the whole are
going on well ; but with so little va
riation, that I have nothing more to
add respecting the station. With
thanks to the Directors for their kind
favours, I hope that the next journal
will contain more encouraging infor
mation.
take in the spiritual state and welfare
of Ireland. Our dear friends in Eng
land too often forget their sister coun
try. I am aware that in the heart of
many a Christian in England there ex
ists much sympathy on Ireland's behalf,
and that on the wings of many a prayer
her sorrows are borne into " the holiest
of all." But notwithstanding this, Eng
land bas never unitedly and practically
stood forth to the accomplishment of
her entire evangelization. In her great
and all-absorbing concern for the dis
tant heathen, she seems to have almost
overlooked the millions of her own un
happy subjects, who live and die on the
sister isle, unnoticed and unsaved. Gra
titude, however, cannot overlook the
operations of the various important
societies which British benevolence has
sustained on Ireland's behalf ; but with
out cherishing the least semblance of
ingratitude, we cannot but feel that
those operations, valuable and import
ant as they are, are vastly inadequate
to meet the claims of a perishing country.
England has given much of her money,
and true it is, that little can be done
without it ; but it is equally true that
money is comparatively useless to any
Missionary Society destitute of men.
It is men that Ireland wants men, all
heart, and zeal, and prudence; men
who<e souls are full to overflowing of
love to Christ, and poor perishing sin
ners ; men that will adapt themselves to
the very peculiar state of the country ;
men that will value the smile and the
blessing of the poor and the depressed,
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and that will delight to enter the cabin est and best blessing their gratitude
among the mountains, as well as the could suggest. With avidity they would
mansions of the rich, there to make receive the tract from his hands, or
known the unsearchable riches of Christ. especially any thing written in Irish,
Oh yes, Sir, such men may find a home which is the language of their country
in the affections and the sympathies of and their feeling. I have seen them,
a people capable of warm and grate crowding upon the shore, or in the
ful attachment to those who may bless street, or into some adjacent demesne,
them. It is often said that Ireland can to listen to the glad-tidings of salva
hate, and when her giant indignation tion. Hundreds in our larger and more
is aroused, she certainly can ; but, oh ! benighted towns, who, perhaps, bad
she can love as well as hate, and love never heard the Gospel before, flocked
with all her heart ; let but her evangeli to listen to its sound ; nor were they at
zation be accomplished, and earth with all mindful to suppress their feelings
all its amplitude will be contracted on the matter. On one occasion they
enough for a display of her affectionate exclaimed, " We have nothing to say
regard. Her own shores will not limit against that ;" and on another, a poor
the overflowings of her pitying heart, romanist observed, "And sure that's
the out-burstings of her diffusive bene the religion that is to spread all over
volence. the world."
" But is not Ireland inaccessible to Many a dear Missionary, perhaps,
the Gospel ?" is a question often sug- Sir, would disclose similarly important
guested by our friends in England. In and encouraging facts. Ireland inac
accessible ! oh no ! were it not that 1 cessible to the Gospel ! Certainly not.
should be guilty of egotism, I could tell Naturally, an Irishman is a religious
of many hundreds, yea, thousands, of being. How devoted is he to the su
her children, who have appeared de perstitious rites and ceremonies of that
lighted to listen to the accents of mercy system which he has so unhappily em
from my own lips. Yes, Sir, it has braced. Besides, will any one say an
been my happiness during a two months' Irish heart is incapable of feeling the
Missionary tour through a large district power of the cross, or of admiring the
of the country, to witness multitudes excellences of the Saviour? But, in
of precious souls rallying around the many parts of Ireland no access has been
standard of the cross, on some of Erin's sought ; multitudes of her children have
most beautiful mountains, as well as never heard the voice of a Christian
in some of her most lovely valleys. Missionary, and how can they accept
Many a spot in her moral wilderness or believe the Gospel unless it be sent
became beautiful beneath the radiance them ! Numbers of beautiful islands
of Gospel light, and much of her moral stud her coast, whereon the standard of
atmosphere grew sweet and fragrant the cross has never been planted, mil-
with our songs of praise. On these lions are perishing " because no man
hallowed occasions 1 have seen hun careth for their souls." But will Eng
dreds of our Roman Catholic brethren land permit this 1 Will she restrain her
meeting with their Protestant friends almost unbounded goodness from bless
of almost all denominations, and look ing the land of her care ? Shall India,
ing each other in the face, have reci and China, and Africa, participate in
procated the rich smile of patriotism, that goodness, and shall poor Ireland
and the bland recognition of social af be overlooked? Besides, Ireland is her
fection for which Ireland is so distin own ; and ** how can she bear to see
guished. I have seen them delightfully the destruction of her kindred 1" She
forgetful of their names and distinctions cannotshe must not deny herself. Will
under a deep sense of their common not England, then, send us some men
value as intelligent, immortal, and re as well as money ? Ireland has not men
sponsible beings. When the melting sufficient in number to meet her press
narrative of the overflowings of a Sa ing demands. Perhaps in some places
viour's heart towards men has been the England might be .burdened with men,
Missionary's theme, I have seen the and it would be an ease to the country
big tear of penitence roll down the to spare a hundred or so of them for
flushed cheek of the hardy looking Irish Ireland. Oh ! what an impression a
man, and a scene has been presented, hundred men, all devoted to Christ and
which no heart susceptible of feeling souls, would make in Ireland ! But if
could possibly resist. I have seen them there are not men already ripe for the
on these interesting jubilee occasions, work, how happy should we be to hail
crowding around the ambassador of among us a goodly band of warm
peace, to pour upon bis heart thewarm- hearted, intelligent, and zealous young
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brethren, who would devote their lives
and energies to the salvation of the
land ; and sure I am that any sacrifice
they might make in leaving the land of
their birth, their feelings and their
prayers, would be amply repaid them in
the smile, in the gratitude, and affection
in which dear Christians in Ireland
would destine them to live. Oh ! yes,
there is a feeling, a warmth, a some
thing better experienced than explained,
which exists in the Irish bosom, and
which adapts itself to a certain class of
an Englishman's feelings, which he
does not meet with any where else.
But, oh ! there are motives far greater
than these, and which tell more might
ily upon the Christian's mind,mo
tives which should weigh much with
England on behalf of Ireland : mo
tives which, in the first instance, clus
ter with imperishable tenderness around
the cross of Jesus ; motives which
stand connected with the immense value
as well as with the solemn destinies of
immortal souls ;motives which regard
England's own happiness, and the hap
piness, prosperity, and glory of the
whole world. But, perhaps many a
young brother in England will inquire,
" How can I engage myself on Ireland's
behalf? If I enter Highbury, or Cow
ard, or Exeter, I am expected to labour
-at home. If I enter the ranks of Home
or Foreign Missions, it must be on con
dition that I will exclude my devoting
myself to Ireland." These are difficul
ties which I myself have felt. I had
often looked upon the sister land with
great concern, and with great regard ;
my sympathy on her behalf seemed to
know no vehicle or medium through
which I could put it into practice. I
did not even know of the existence of
the Dublin Theological Institution ; and
especially, 1 did not know that its im
portant advantages were open to Eng
lishmen ; and sure I am, I may take upon
me to say, that this valuable Institution
is open to any similarly circumstanced,
who may wish to devote themselves
wholly to the salvation of Ireland.
Young men studying for the minis
try in Ireland, have this further ad
vantage of adapting themselves to the
feeling and habits of the country of their
adoption, during their preparation for
the work. The brethren of the institu
tion have the opportunity, during their
vacation, of visiting large districts of
the country ; and certain I am, that
they never return from those pioneering
excursions without being pained at the
reflection, that, after all the delightful
interest produced in those districts,
there are none to follow up their la
bours. In many parts of the country
the operations of the Church of Eng
land Home Mission have ceased. Its
agents were blessed to the salvation of
many souls ; but our solitary places are
no longer glad for them, and our de
serts which smiled and blossomed be
neath their culture, are sinking back
again into their former barrenness and
sterility. Alas ! that human laws should
interfere with the salvation of a country !
Gladly would we hail our brethren back
to the sweet scenes of their important
labours ; but whilst we are waiting for
these, a country is being lost, and souls
are every where perishing. Oh, that
England knew how ripe Ireland is for
her aid ! Surely, if she refuse to give
it, the blood of unhappy millions will
rest upon her head. May the Lord in
his infinite mercy smile upon Ireland.
In all her weakness and wretchedness,
may he pi In her ; in all her wickedness
and guilt may he forgive her ! By the
influence of his grace may he engage
the warm missionary hearts of England
on her behalf! May many an ambas
sador, not of a sect but of Jesus and
his Gospel, respond to her cry, ' Come
over and help us," that Ireland herself
leavened, may go forth in the greatness
of her might to the salvation of a world.
I remain, dear Sir,
Yours, &c.
A Student.
A BRIEF MEMOIR OF MRS. SU
SANNAH THEOBALDS, OF STAN-
DON, HERTS.
How various are the ways in which
the Lord makes himself known to the
children of men, both in providence
and grace, as, " the Lord God omnipo
tent that reigneth." His purposes are
inscrutable, and his ways past finding
out. " He doetb according to his
will in the armies of heaven, and among
the inhabitants of the earth ; and none
can stay his hand, or dare say unto him,
What doest thou?" Sometimes he
setteth the solitary in families, by a
sudden stroke of his hand, so that the
husband or wife, parent or child, has
but just time enough to say to weeping
relatives and friends, I am dying, and
then departs into the presence of God,
the Judge of the whole earth, to receive
according as their works have been.
How solemn are such events, and how
loudly do they call upon all to be also
ready for the like change ; and how
powerfully do they call upon the Chris
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tiaa to make every possible effort for
the conversion of those who are still in
the gall of bitterness and in the bonds
of iniquity. But it is instructive and
consoling to trace the wisdom and good
ness of God as displayed in the manner
in which the most solemn and affecting
events are sometimes overruled for the
good of others. How instructive to see
the hand of God touching the heart
of an hitherto impenitent person, and
awakening him to a deep concern for
the salvation of bis never-dying soul,
by the sudden death of a neighbour, or
one who may have attended the same
place of worship. To know that the
death of one has been the means of spi
ritual life to another, is surely enough
to console our minds under that be
reavement, and even to bless God for
it.
The manner in which the Lord pro
vided for the subject of this brief me
moir, and at length brought her to a
saving acquaintance with the Lord
Jesus Christ, veri6es what has just
been said. In early life she lost her
beloved mother. Under such circum
stances, children, and especially fe
males, are exposed to many evils, in
consequence of being left to the care of
those who have not the tender sensibi
lities of a mother, while the father is
necessarily engaged in the world. A
beloved uncle who resided at Rams-
gate, now took her under bis care.
Here she was regularly led to the house
of God, and taught the way in which
she ought to go. For some time she at
tended the enlightened ministry of the
late Rev. George Townsend ; but her
hearing seemed to be almost in vain,
for although she was pleased with the
preaching of that holy man, her heart
remained unchanged by the power of
the Gospel.
About the year 1833 she was mar
ried to a pious man ; but even his ex
ample and prayers did not lead her to
the Saviour for eternal life. She never
opposed religion, but was indifferent to
its sacred claims.
In Midsummer, 1838, she came with
her busband to reside at Standon, in
the county of Hertford, where she at
tended the ministry of the Rev. W.
Palmer, Home Missionary of Pucker-
>dge. For some time she. like too many
in almost every place, was satisfied with
going once on the Sabbath to the house
of God. This may satisfy one who has
merely the form of godliness, while a
truly spiritual person will be often
there. The real Christian will be often
heard saying, " Lord, I have loved the
183
habitation of thy house, and the place
where thine honour dwelletb."
" I have been there, and still will go,
'Tis like a little heaven below;
Not all that earth or hell can gay,
Shall make me e'er forget the way."
In the beginning of 1839 it pleased
the Lord to awaken her to a deep con
cern for her soul. This was done iu a
way which proves that his work is per
fect, and that his way is right. The
sudden death of Mrs. Stringer, who at
tended the same place of worship, which
took place in January, 1839, led her
seriously to reflect on her own state and
prospects for eternity.
The sermon preached on the occasion,
by Mr. Palmer, from Eccles. iii. 2, " A
time to die," was the means of still
more deeply awakening her conscience,
and of enlightening her mind. For se
veral weeks she kept all these things to
herself, and pondered them in her heart.
But while she was musing, the fire
burned, and she then spoke with her
tongue, and said, " Lord, make me to
know mine end, and the measure of my
days, what it is, that I may know how
frail I am."
The change soon became visible, for
she was oftener seen in the house of
God. Her looks were an index to her
mind. She appeared to be hungering
and thirsting after righteousness. She
soon made known her feelings to an
aged female Christian, who faithfully
directed her to the Lamb of God for
pardon and peace. Mr. Palmer, soon
after he heard of it, went to see her,
and found her in a very distressed state
of mind. He then conversed with her
on the way of salvation by J esus Christ.
They both wept together while kneeling
before the raercy-seat ; the one over her
sins, and the other over the returning
prodigal. How sweet are such seasons,
and bow refreshing to the Christian
minister !
For about three months she seemed
to walk in darkness, and bad no light,
but continued, with weeping and suppli
cations, to seek the salvation of her soul
through Jesus Christ. Mr. Palmer lent
her " James's Anxious Inquirer," which
she carefully and prayerfully read.
This book was made a blessing to her,
by enlightening her mind. The light
of God's countenance was lifted upon
her, and she began to rejoice in Christ
Jesus, her Lord and Saviour.
In June she became a member of the
Independent Church at Puckeridge.
Little did either her minister or her
self imagine that this would be the last
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interview they should have on earth.
But so it proved, for on the following
Monday she was taken very ill, and
died on the Tuesday afternoon, after
enduring indescribable pain for about
twenty-four hours. As soon as Mr.
P. heard of her illness, he hastened
to her house, but the nature of her
disease prevented bis seeing her be
fore she died. She was aged thirty-
six years. Her death was improved
on Sabbath day, July 14, from Jerem.
xv. 9, " She hath given up the ghost,
her sun is gone down while it was yet
day."
MEMOIR OF THE LATE MRS. MARY
HICKMAN, ELDEST DAUGHTER
OF MR. J. BARRETT, OF 57,
KING-SQUARE, LONDON, WHO
WAS MARRIED IN FEBRUARY
LAST, AND DIED AT CLAPTON
'ON THE 16TH OF JULY, 1889,
AGED 30.
It may not be unnecessary to re
mark that, although she ever enjoyed
an excellent state of health through
life, having taken a severe cold, and
not having paid due attention to its
early symptoms, it soan settled on her
lungs, and brought on that rapid con
sumption which terminated in death,
in about six months ; and however tin-
remitting was the kind attention both
of the physician andtbose in the cham
ber ot sickness, yet all hopes and ef
forts failed, the disease having made
too strong a bold to be conquered.
An account of the happy death of
her late mother, given in this Maga
zine, for Jan. 1830, is, doubtless, still
remembered by many of its readers ;
nor is the present memoir less inter
esting, or descriptive of the power of
sovereign grace.
During the many years she re
mained under the parental roof, her
undeviating conduct was that of cheer
ful obedience and love ; always ac
tively treading in the steps of her
late affectionate parent, with wisdom
and prudence ; and such was her
amiable disposition, that it enabled
her to exemplify to all with whom
she had intercourse, that sweetness of
temper ever mingled with a willing
ness of doiug good so as to obtain
imperceptibly their affection and in
terest , but she did not presume to
rank with those who make a display
of their religious attainments.
It is true, the means of grace she
willingly attended, and was capable,
as well as pleased, with making her
occasional and correct remarks on
the. merit of gospel sermons , yet
there was no decisive evidence of her
having been the happy possessor of
spiritual life in her soul, until the
Lord was pleased to visit her with
that affliction which ended her mortal
existence.
Hereit was that the force of David's
confession was felt, " I know, O
Lord, that thy judgments are right,
and that thou, in faithfulness, hast af
flicted me." For here it was, the
chastenings of the Lord caused her
mind to be seriously impressed, and
fully exercised in those things that
made for her everlasting peace, Heb.
xii. 11, which constrained her to utter,
as her own prayer, the suitable lan
guage of the penitent
" Show pity, Lord, O Lord, forgive ;
Let a Tepenting rebel live ;
Are not thy mercies large and -free?
May not a sinner trust in thee?"
The paraphrase of the 51st Psalm,
of which the above lines aie a part-,
during the early part of her being
confined to her room, often appeared
in her hand, which became the fer
vent breathings of her heart ; and,
while the Lord was pleased to show
her by the teaching of his Spirit,
(whose first office is to convince of
sin,) her lost condition as a sinner,
and the absolute need of a Saviour,
her hours of affliction were much en
gaged in perusing various portions of
her little Bible, (the gilt of her late
mother, let Christian mothers do
likewise,) especially the 12th chapter
of Isaiah, the comforting language of
which she could happily apply, as
well as many of the hymns of Dr.
Watts, on the sacrifice, justifying
righteousness and love of Christ.
Nor was she a little delighted with
the kind visits, instructive intercourse,
and affectionate and ardent prayers
of her father, friends, and ministers ;
especially those of the Rev. Dr. Pye
Smith ; she could, therefore, join with
the poet, and sing
" Jesus my .great High Priest has died,
I seek no sacrifice beside ;
His blood did once for all atone,
And nowjt pleads before the throne."
And although the enemy, Satan,
was once, during her afflictions, per
mitted to cast a gloom of doubtful
ness over her mind for a short season,
she was soon after enabled to say,
with the church of old, " O Lord, I
will praise thee ; though thou wast
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angry with me, thine anger is turned
away, anil thou comfortest me ;" and
to sing, in the exulting language of
Dr. Watts
"I shall be safe, for Christ displays
Superior power and guardian grace."
This was subsequently well mani
fested by the spirituality of her mind
and entire submission to the will of
her heavenly Father ; for she assured
her anxious and kind mother-in-law
that she had not one earthly care
upon her mind ; and as to the pros
pect of death, she said she had " No
fears whatever;" but, on the con
trary, the stability of her trust in her
Saviour's effectual sacrifice and justi
fying righteousness, was such, that on
the last night of her afflictions, her
love to him was so intense, and her
mind so fixed on the happy anticipa
tion of a blissful eternity, that she
said to her dear husband and rela
tives around her, " I am to remain
with you this night to tell you how
much I love my Saviour for his par
doning love to me, and then 1 shall
go to him."
She afterwards desired them all to
join with her in singing two or three
hymns of her own choosing, but par
ticularly " Vital spark," Sec. ; and
although she was now become ex
ceedingly weak, and her cough trou
blesome, yet she sung it throughout
with a spirit of holy joy and surpris
ing vigour.
This awfully solemn, but delightful
scene, removed every appearance of
that gloom attendant on many a dying
bed, and yielded a serene and hea
venly pleasure to each one present.
The next day, about one o'clock,
while the sinking tabernacle of Mrs.
Hickman was in the arms of one of
her sisters, her happy spirit took its
flight to the eternal world of bliss, to
join her kindred in the song of re
deeming love, and to be "ever with
the Lord."
The Uev. J. Morren, who ad
dressed the family and spectators,
over the grave in the burial-ground
adjoining Dr. Border*! Chapel, Hack
ney, improved her death on the se
cond sabbath evening after, from
Isa. xii. 2.
King-square, J. B.
Aug. 19, 1839.

OPENING OF THE NEW CHAPEL AT WESTERHAM, KENT.*

We have seldom had to record a more important movement connected
with the operations of the agency of the Home Missionary Society, than the
building of the new chapel in the respectable town of Westetham. The occa
sion has arisen out of the successful exertions of our Missionary, the Rev.
W. Foster, during the past three years. When Mr. F. commenced his labours
in Westerham, in May, 183U, the congregation was less than twenty persons.
An Engraving of the Chapel was prefixed to the last " Quarterly Chronicle," but we have
placed it again at the head of this article,
18G Home Missionary Magazine

The attendance increasing, the necessity of a more commodious and suitable

place of worship than that which was occupied, even at a large rent, waa
soon apparent. The new Chapel having been completed, was opened on
Wednesday, the 9th of October. Sermons were preached by the Rev. H.
B. Jeula, of Greenwich ; and the Rev. P. Thomson, A.M., of Chatham, in
the absence of Dr. Bennett, who was prevented attending by severe indispo
sition. The Rev. Messrs. G. Verrall, of Bromley ; J. Felkin, of Sevenoaks ;
W. Chapman, of Dorman's-land, Surrey ; and G. Hinde, of St. Mary's Cray ;
engaged in the devotional exercises of the day. The weather was fine, and
the congregations were excellent. The Rev. G. Verrall preached on the
following Lord's-day ; and tbe collections amounted to 18. About 125
have been raised in the neighbourhood, in addition to which, Mr. W. Joynson,
of St. Mary's Cray, generously gave, on the day of opening, the munificent
sum of 50.
The Chapel measures 40 feet by 31, with a vestry 20 feet by 11. It is
much admired for its neatness, and its happy combination of simplicity, con
venience, and respectability. The whole cost of ground, containing three
old cottages, which it was necessary to take down, together with the erection
of the Chapel and vestry, has been little more than 800. An appeal must
be made to the religious public for aid in this important undertaking, when it
is hoped that such assistance will be afforded as shall prevent the remaining
debt proving a heavy clog upon the energies and resources of this rising and
interesting cause.

INTERESTING SERVICES AT HEN- get hear the word ; many stood, unable to
a seat, glad that they had stand
LEY-IN-ARDEN, WARWICKSHIRE. ing-room. He took his text from
(Extract from a Letter.) Psa. Ixxiii. 28 ; and such was the at
tention paid, that even on the earthen
I am happy to say that the Rev. floor I think a pin might have been
George Evans arrived here on Satur heard to fall. They found the Lon
day evening, Oct. 12, 1839 ; and you don minister did not, as some might
will, no doubt, wish to know how his have supposed, shoot over their heads,
visit was received. I am happy to say but discovered by his plain language
his visit was as acceptable as it was and pithy remarks, he was shooting at
useful and beneficial. He preached on their hearts. Mr. Evans seemed de
Sabbath morning at Henley, from 2 lighted at the ccmpany, and their
Cor. ii. 14; it was a very impressive deep attention ; and no iloubt left the
discourse, and commanded great at barn more impressed than ever, with
tention ; the fund of anecdote which the utility of Home Missions. He
he brought to bear upon his subject, preached again at Henley, in the
was highly useful. Some of our friends evening, to a crowded chapel . anil
took Mr. Evans in the afternoon in a he directed his sermon specially to
gig to Lonsomford, a village four miles young people ; and I sincerely hope
off, where there is neither church nor the exercises of the day will be re
chapel ; it lies upon the side of a hill, membered many days hence. On Mon
studded with wood and grassy fields : day the Missionary tent was erected
there is a large barn converted into a in a field at the bottom of tbe town,
chapel, and a Sabbath-school, in which and as this was the first visit of a Di
above thirty children are taught. rector of the Home Missionary So
You would be highly pleased to see, ciety, I was anxious he should preach
on a Sabbath afternoon, the strag under the far-famed tent, which has
gling groups of cottagers, coming from been erected at the base of moun
several directions to the barn to hear tainsthe side of the glassy lake
the sweet voice of the Gospel; and, the margin of rivers railroads
generally, the place is crowded with King's-high ways the sea- beach and
attentive hearers. In this rustic cha fertile dell. Our dear and worthy
pel Mr. Evans preached. The Mis Missionary, Mr. Hood, of Solihull,
sionary, with a few friends, crossed came to spend the day, and assist in
hill and dale, which shortened the the exercises connected with it. At
distance halt a mile, and were there half past four o'clock the services of
before Mr. E. came. The report of the tent begun by singing and prayer,
a London minister coming to preach when Mr. Hood gave a short address,
in a barn, excited the curiosity of the and Mr. Evans, another. It would
poor cottagers, and many came to be too tedious to give you even an
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outline of what was said. At a quarter gratitude on fifteen years' residence
before six o'clock tbe services in the in England, and only one Sabbath
tent concluded ; and, when you con confined by trouble, I pray that my
sider the hour of the day, and that future years may be the occasion of
nearly one hundred came within the fresh Ebeuezers, and that the Lord's
canvas walls, it showed the interest work may prosper here and in the
the people took in the work. It could various stations connected with the
not he novelty to see the tent, as it Home Missionary Society. That as
bail been put up a month before, and the London Missionary Society wishes
proved useful in bringing those to to raise 100,000, the Home Mission
hear, who never heard a Dissenter ary Society may raise at least 20,000.
preach. Mr. Evans was highly pleased Honour to whom honour is due. It
with the scene, and I hope another may at a future day be recorded that
day will disclose the glorious results. the success of Foreign Missions have,
At seven o'clock in the evening there through the blessing of God, been
was an interesting service in tbe cha owing in part to the Home Missionary
pel, one which, I trust, will be remem Society. Expect great things. Is any
bered many years hence ; it was the thing too hard for God 1 *
formation of a church, when five per
sons openly professed their attach NORTH RIDING AUXILIARY HOME
ment to Jesus. There were present
at the Lord's Supper, dispensed for MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
the first time, two Home Missionaries, The Directors have much pleasure
a London minister, and a blind, but in announcing the following sponta
effective preacher. Four of Mr. Hood's neous Resolution which has been just
members joined with us, and three received from an important and effi
occasional members. Oh, it was truly cient auxiliary.
an interesting sight, one which would At the regular half-yearly meeting
silence the opposers of Home Mis of the North-Kiding Associaiion of
sion*, and animate the friends of home. Independent Ministers and Congre
Mr. Evans explained the nature of gations, held at Loftus, Oct. 2, 1839,
a church in an able and animated it was resolved unanimously :
manner. Mr. Hood explained the na That while this Association observes
ture and designs of the Lord's Supper. with pleasure the increase of Home
Mr. Evans dispensed, for the first Missionary zeal, it feels this to be a
time in the place, the memorials of proper occasion to express the great
the death of Jesus, and gave tbe right pleasure, satisfaction, and gratitude
hand of fellowship to tbe members. which it has felt from its connexion
The chapel was nearly filled, and all with the Home Missionary Society,
felt deeply interested, and, I expect, continued now for many years ; and
before another month, several will its confidence that in any new opera
join our infant church. In the con tions for the same object, a duly re
cluding services I commended to God spectful regard will be preserved to
in prayer, our dear friend who was on that useful Institution ; and that copies
the morrow to leave us on his way to of this resolution be sent to the Secre
Cumberland to visit the stations there. taries of the Congregational Union,
I truly hope that his visit will be long and of the Home Missionary Society,
remembered by all, and that he shall 11, Chatham-place.
soon bear of the fruit of his labours. GABRIEL CROFT, ) , .
May he be long spared to the Home JOHN CASS POTTER, \ aeeretarut-
Missionary Society, to his church,
people, and family ! Oct. 7, 1839.
I cannot conclude this short account N.B. The Directors would be gra
without noticing, that the 1 ttli day of tified with similar assurances of re
October commences my sixteenth gard and support from the various
year in England ; and a happy com Auxiliary Societies to wbose efficient
mencement it wan, and I openly ac agency the Home Missionary Society
knowledge with feelings of gratitude has been for so many years indebted.
I cannot express, that the Home
Missionary Society has always treated THE DEATH OF JOHN J* * * *, A
me in the kindest possible manner;
and I feel persuaded the kindness CHRISTIAN SCOTCH PEASANT.
and sympathy shown to all the Home From various little circumstances
Missionaries, tend greatly to cheer which he mentioned to me, I have
them in their difficult and arduous reason to believe that his mind had
work. And while I look back with been brought under the influence of
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Christianity in early life. He told trouble, the last four years of his
me, indeed, 'lie did not remember earthly life, were the season of his
the time when he was without the most signal progress in the life of
fear of God.' How far it was allowed grace. During this time he was re
its just practical influence upon him lieved from labourhis sole occupa
through life, I am not able to deter tion was reading the Scriptures, and
mine. I remember one or two little storing his mind with their precious
incidents of his early life, which he truths; and indeed I have seldom
repeated to me, and which, if they seen a man, who might with so much
exhibit the deficient power of right truth have adopted the words of the
and conscientious principle, serve at Psalmist, " Oh how 1 love thy law, it
the same time to evince the presence is my meditation all the day." When
and operation of grace in his soul. he began to speak on this theme, it
On one occasion, he broke through a was as the letting out of water. An
garden hedge to steal gooseberries, allusion to a scripture text often gave
but ere he had completed his trans occasion to the repetition of an entire
gression, conscience resumed its chapter, with a propriety, and pathos,
power, and he drew back his hand and unction, which only a deep expe
already stretched out to the tempting rimental sense of its meaning and pre-
bush. His own words were, " Re ciousness could produce. And indeed,
straining grace held my hand, and I there was a consistency and a finish
went back the way I came without about his simple character, which
touching a berry." showed that the Gospel had come to
Another instance of the sins of his him not in word only, but in power,
youth I may mention, for the sake of and that his whole man was cast into
showing how unhappy he was in sin and formed upon its pure and elevat
ning. A companion of his being about ing truths.
to leave the parish on the Lord's-day, During his last illness, he exhibited
he was prevailed on to accompany a fine instance of the triumph of faith
him into an inn by the way-side to over the severities of bodily pain,
take a parting glass. He had no and the terrors ol approaching death.
sooner yielded to solicitation, how Though he suffered much, there did
ever, than he was filled with remorse not one word of complaining escape
and shame. " I could not look the him. On one occasion, his wile said
people in the face whom I met going to him, " You seem to suffer greatly ;"
to church, I was so ashamed," said he replied, " But I suffer not from
he, and from that day to the last hour the hand of man ; when I suffer much,
of his life, be steadily avoided all such much comfort comes on the back of
profanation of the Lord's-day. It it, for the hand of my Friend in
is, alas ! but too evident, that in our heaven is laid upon me, and strikes
day such conduct is not so feared or (strokes) my wounds." In speaking
shunned by multitudes of both sexes. to me of his losses and afflictions
The suburbs of our cities are thronged in his family, he at once appeared
with young people, who spend great to lose sight and feeling of them ;
part of their Sabbaths in the taverns, and with strong and triumphant ac
and who meet the returning worship cents, exclaimed, "Children die
pers unabashed. Alas ! their steps friends diecomforts die I die ; but
take hold on hell. They stand on the the Lord liveth, and blessed be my
brink of a steep and dangerous de Rock, and let the God of my salvation
scent, and are ready to fall into deep be exalted." Speaking to me of his
est ruin. Oh that they had more of poverty, I said to him, " Yon, John,
that tender watchful conscience which know what this means ; I know thy
would give them no rest until they poverty, but thou art rich." Yes,"
were recovered out of the snare of said he, " and it is all through Him,
the devil. Oh that they had more of who, though rich, yet for our takes
that resolved purpose, which would became poor, that we, through His
embolden them to say to all who poverty, might be rich." Speaking
would seduce them to such profana of his prospects, he assumed the lan
tion of the holy Sabbath," Depart guage of the apostle, " I know that
from me, ye wicked, for I will keep when the earthly house of this taber
the commandments of God." nacle shall be dissolved, I have a
While it appears from the incidents building of God, eternal in the hea
just mentioned, that this man feared vens ;" and as if ratching the spirit of
the Lord from his youth, I am dis triumph from the expression of his
posed to think, that his years of confidence, he proceeded to give til-
 for November, 1839.
terance to it in these otlier words of
Paul, "O death ! where is thy sting?
O grave ! where is thy victory ?" I
asked him if he used this language to
express his own experience, he said
he did." Like Paul, then, you must
he willing to depart V" Yes, Sir,
to tell you my mind, I am at this mo
ment more willing to depart and leave
the world, than I was ever willing or
anxious about any thing in the world ;
for, blessed be His name, He has re
conciled himself to me as my Saviour
and my friend, and why should I de
sire to linger here?" This blessed
confidence was not the feeling of the
moment, strong when death seemed
distant, feeble when it drew near. It
was the unshaken, and almost unin
terrupted state of bis mind. One
morning when I asked him how he
felt, he answered, "I am wading
among thorns and briers; but there
is light above, and soon shall I see
face to face, and shall behold his
glory." But though he had an hour
of conflict, lie had not one moment of
distrust or terror. Even in the depth
of his trouble he held fast his confi
dence and hope. While be lay in this
state of assured confidence and joy
ful hope, the gable 01 his house fell
down, and threw the family into great
consternation. Notwithstanding his
great nervous debility, he felt no dis
quiet or alarm. " We need na fear,"
said he to his wife, who was much
lurried by the accident," we need
na fear, we are under the shadow
of the Almighty.""Ye hae strong
confidence, John," said she. " Na,
Mally," said he, " I hae a stronger
tower." It is not easy to find, as it
appears to mi', a more beautiful spe
cimen of the self-renouncing spirit of
tbe Christian than this language ma
nifests. It is as if he had said, Don't
admire my fortitude ; consider rather
who sustains and protects us, and
wonder rather it is not greater both
in you and me. In this state of mind
he continued to the end. " How poor
would I be to-day," said he, on one
f the last days of his life, " without
Christ. Blessed be he who has re
pealed his glorious Gospel to me." I
'hall not soon forget the last articu
late words I heard him speak. On
my asking him once again the ground
of his hope for eternity, he summoned
up his little remaining strength to a
last effort, and his voice swelling into
animation and pathos, which gave a
character of sublime and most melt-
"jg eloquence to his words, he re
plied, " Christ is my hope, I have no
189
righteousness of my own ; blessed be
He, for the fountain opened in his
blood. On him I depend for my sal
vation. Through him I look for jus
tification at the Father's judgment-
seat. From him I trust to have a place
among the spirits of the just in the
New Jerusalem, where I shall sing
for ever and for ever the new song,
' Worthy is the Lamb that was slain,
to receive honour and blessing, and
glory and praise.' "
On the morning of this day, as his
wife informed me, he had asked the
day of the week. On his being told
it was Friday, he said, "Then I hae
now but two days and little more to
suffer, before I shall be at rest." It
fell out according to his presentiment.
On the evening of the Sabbath, John
entered into rest. ' Mark the perfect
man, and behold the upright, for trie
end of that man is peace."
REV. GEORGE EVANS S RECENT
TOUR TO SOME OF THE HOME
MISSION STATIONS.
(Extract from a letter.)
The Rev. George Evans, of Bruns
wick-chapel, London, (one of the Di
rectors of the Home Missionary So
ciety) paid the stations of Aspatria
and Keswick a visit a few days ago,
which was found to be most refresh
ing, and which will, it is believed, be
long remembered with pleasure and
gratitude. On Friday, Oct. 18, the
rev. gentleman preached at the As
patria Chapel to a very large congre
gation ; and on Saturday evening, in
Bray ton Hall, the beautiful seat and
hospitable mansion of Sir Wilfrid
Lawson. On the Sabbath, Oct. 20,
he preached twice to crowded con
gregations at Aspatria, and once in a
commodious school-house, which the
worthy baronet has recently erected
at his own expence, about two miles
from the above village.
On the following day, Oct. 21,
Mr. Evans held a conference at Kes
wick with Sir Wilfrid Lawson, Ralph
Forster, Esq., of Whitehaven ; and
some of the neighbouring ministers,
as to the best means of advancing
the spiritual interests and moral im
provement of a spot so pre-eminently
distinguished for the grandeur and
loveliness of its natural scenery, and
to which, in consequence, there is so
large an influx of strangers from all
parts of our country during the sum
mer months.
In the evening, after a faithful
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sermon from tlie words, " Ye liave
filled Jerusiilem with your doctrine,"
Mr. E. conversed with the members
of the little church, and other friends
of the cause, in a very impressive and
affectionate manner, urged upon them
especially the duty of social and per
severing prayer, and enjoyed the sa
tisfaction of hearing from their own
lips the most artless and unaffected
expressions of anxiety to have a Mis
sionary once more located amongst
them. May a pastor, after God's own
heart, be found for them ; and may
pure and undefiled religion, the reli
gion of the cross, be spread far and
wide throughout the neighbourhood,
by the blessing of Heaven, and the
unction of the Holy One descending
in an eminent measure on bis labo
rious and faithful ministrations !
Such visits as the one paid by Mr.
Evans, are well calculated to excite
attention, and to afford seasonable
encouragement to those who are
hearing the burden and heat of the
day in the vast Mission field.
It is hoped that the Directors of
the Society will often favour the dif
ferent stations where their agents are
labouring, with that advice and coun
sel which personal observation is pe
culiarly fitted to suggest.
Penrith, Oct. 24, 1839.

POETRY.
ENCOURAGEMENT FROM THE SAVIOURS PARTING WORDS.
John xiv. 13.
Let not your hearts give place to fear,
Though still expos'd to woe;
Thy spirit hush, and dry each tear,
Nor let thy sorrows flow.
Lift up thine eyes, thy Saviour see,
On God and Him believe,
For thee to glory gone, and thee,
To heaven he will receive.
Mansions within his Father's house,
Christ does for saints prepare ;
He died for them, for them he rose,
They shall his glory share!
In love and power He soon will come,
And take you to his rest ;
Heaven is at once your prize, and Home,
With Christ you shall be blest.
He is the truth, the life, the way,
Your hope, your joy, your all ;
You ask, why should he long delay t
When shall I hear his call !
A call of love, to end my grief,
And consummate my joy ;
Then shall his presence bring relief,
And praise my lips employ !
Clapham, July 18, 1839. Eusebius.

NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Ward's Library of Standard Divinity.
Biblical Theology; translated from the
work of Professors Storr and Halt.
With Additions. By S. S. Schmucker,
D.D.
All students and ministers will do
well to avail themselves of this work.
Messrs. Ward and Co. have done well
to include this in their most useful
library of Standard Divinity. The
informational contains is most exten
sive, and cannot but prove greatly use
ful. We are sure the circulation of
it will be In proportion to its merits.
The copious and clear Index gives
additional importance and value to
the work.
The Religion of Protestants, a safe way
to Salvation. By William Chilling-
worth, M. A. Religious Tract Society.
We regard this as a well-timed and
most appropriate publication. The
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present state of the Protestant Church The Life and Times of Selina, Countess of
requires its most extensive circula Huntingdon. Vol. 11. Painter, 342,
tion ; and in this form it is capable, Strand.
from its cheap price, of the widest The first volnme of this peculiarly
distribution. This was the great work interesting work has already been no
of Cliillingworth it is justly consi ticed by us. We commend it earn
dered as the most convincing answer estly to all our readers, as a work of
that has ever been given to the falla the most important kind ; it may be
cious sophistries by which Papists still
regarded not only as the biography of
endeavour to defend their errors. May the Countess of Huntingdon, but as a
a Divine blessing specially accompany history of the great, and good, and
It! highly successful ministers who la
boured in the Gospel under her aus
Bible Geography. Religious Tract pices and support. The real amount
Society. of spiritual good resulting from her
holy, well-directed, zealous, perse
This will be found a most useful vering and self-denying exertions, can
bookit is replete with instruction, never be told, and will never be fully
and greatly elucidates Scripture read known on earth. Would that many
ing. Young persons will find it a such were raised np for the further
treasure to them. ance and defence of the Gospel !

The Fear of God. By John Bunyan.

First printed in 1679. Christ the Paramount Subject of the Gos
pel Ministry. By the Rev. Thomas
A reprint of a most excellent work Brooks. Book Society for Promoting
of good John Banyan's. Religious Knowledge among the Poor.
The above venerable Society (es
The Young Man from Home. By John tablished 1750) have done well to re
Angell James. Religious Tract So print the above from a larger work.
ciety. In this cheap form, as a tract, it will
obtain wide circulation. It should be
This will be a valuable and most read by every student and pastor
suitable book to place in the hands of not once only, but very frequently.
young persons about to leave their
father's house and the home where
they have long enjoyed the high ad
vantages of instruction, counsel, and Primitive Christianity ; or, the Ancient
care. Every Christian parent will feel Catholic Faith of Apostolical Chris
grateful to the gifted and esteemed tians. By the Rev. Johannes Gossner.
author, for this new proof of his desire Religious Tract Society.
to benefit all classes and all ages.

DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS,

From September 18 to October 18, 1839.
Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's
Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.
Treasurer; Mr. B. HANBURY, 138, Blackfriars-road, Sub-Treasurer; the Rev.
K. A. DUNN, Belgravc-place, Pimlico, Secretary; by Messrs. LADBROKES
ad Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings ; by Messrs. HANKEY, Fenchurch-
street, and by any of the Directors.

The List will in future be made up to the ISth day of every Month.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The Rev. Wm. Ilacket, of Reeth, Yorkshire, acknowledges, with feelings of
thankfulness, the kindness of the Home Missionary Dorcas Society for a bundle
of clothing and 11 numbers of the Evangelical Magazine, &c, fir the Sunday-
school children.
The Directors beg to acknowledge with thankfulness, a piece of print, and a
Bible, for the poor children on the Rev. Mr. Sharp's station, Chumleigh, Devon,
from Mrs. Moore, of Lewes, Susses.
The Directors gratefully acknowledge the receipt of the following useful
books :500 abridged Doddridge; 100 Christian Responsibility; 12 Burder's
Law of the Sabbath ; 12 Morison's Church Manual : and a parcel of tracts. Such
presents for the stations are very valuable, and greatly aid the Missionaries.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month will
be held on Monday evening, November 18, at Chapel-street, Soho,
(the Rev. J. Robinson's.)
The Rev. W. Spencer will deliver the Address.
Subject "The multiplied and satisfactory evidences of Success
following the Efforts of the Home Missionary Society, since its for
mation in 1819, a ground of thankfulness, courage, and enlarged
zeal."
Service to commence at Seven o'clock.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Bolt-court, London.

 Iconic iWtesionart) JWagajme,
DECEMBER, 1839.

LETTER TO THE DIRECTORS OF THE HOME MISSIONARY

SOCIETY.
My Christian Friends, For I ledge of us that we have been with
am induced thus to address you, not Jesus, and believe that God has sent
withstanding we are unknown to ench his Son for the redemption of all who
other personally, yet I trust we are believe and obey the Gospel. I re
one in desire for the glory of God joice that your much needed Society
and the salvation of immortal souls, has " not been attached to any sect
although called by various names, and or party ;'' and, as you very properly
observe a different formulary of reli observe, "why should it?" I trust,
gion; but we mutually believe in the therefore, as you have hitherto " run
"one Lord," the Saviour of all men; well" in this respect, you will continue
have the " one faith," in the neces so to do ; and know no name amongst
sity of his atonement and intercession; men, but that most honourable and
and if " born again, and become new dignified one,Christian, or Jesns
creatures in Christ Jesus," are neces Christ and him crucified ; and so long
sarily united, and agree in the neces as this shall be the case, I shall be
sity of the "one baptism" of the Holy happy to give my "mite," to promote
Spirit. Does there not exist, there the furtherance of so important and
fore, between us, all that is essential necessary an institution.
to Christian union ? and might we not In the " City Mission Magazine"
ill this way increasingly exemplify the for this month, which I forward for
fulfilment of that part of the dear Re the perusal of the Committee, " Con
deemer's last prayer" that they all gregational Messengers or Mission
may be one, dliat the world may be aries," are recommended to the
lieve !" Consider, I beseech you, the churches of London ; and it is deeply
wfinitely important consequence de to be deplored that the church of
pendent on a union of faith and prac Christ generally has so sadly departed
tice, but not on a uniformity of pro from primitive order and practice in
fession, which might exist, as it does this respect ; for if this had not been
in popery, without the faith, spirit, or the case, we should not have to mourn
practice of the Gospel ; and I believe over the ignorance and infidelity
in the same proportion as the former which so fearfully prevail in our vil
is manifested, in all the proceedings lages and country towns in general;
of the Home Missionary Society, as and, alas I hew few there are who feel
well as by its Missionaries, God will this disgrace aud sin, and lay it to
increasingly prosper and bless it. heart as they should do. But why
These remarks have been elicited by should not every Congregational Church
reading your address in the " Evan in the country have its " messengers"
gelical Masazine" for this month, to their heathen neighbours at home,
which has afforded me much pleasure, as well as abroad ? and thus, whilst
'or it breathes the spirit of the Gos they are cultivating the vineyards of
pel ; and if we would successfully con others, not neglect their own, as has
tend against Popery and Socialism, most affectingly and inconsistently
and all the other forms of anti-christ, been the case. Now, where congre
it must cease to be in a party-spirit ; gations are not privileged to have
and by the manifestation of" unity in " gifted brethren," why should they
things necessary,liberty in things not divide their Missionary collec
indifferent, and charity in all things ;" tions between the Home and the Lon
and then the world will take know don, or other Missionary Societies,
o
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and thus make it manifest, that they
do love their neighbours as themselves,
by each congregation having its own
" Messenger," who should reflect " the
glory of Christ," be an assistant to
the pastor, and a blessing to the peo
ple universally, by doing the work of
an Evangelist, and preach the Gospel
from house to house, and to '' every
creature," as the Saviour commanded ?
The Lord is visiting, and will visit this
guilty nation, for our cruel indiffer
ence, most offensive lnkewarmness,
disobedience, and misimprovement of
multiplied mercies and highly distin
guished privileges, according to his
fearful, but righteous declaration,
"Shall I not visit, for these things,
and shall not my soul be avenged on
such a nation as this ?" which is more
highly favoured than any other under
the sun. But in the Nineteenth Cen
tury after the ascension of Christ, his
redeemed people have not yet obeyed
his solemn and imperative command,
to " Preach the Gospel to every crea
ture," even in this country ! May the
Lord forgive us our sins of omission, as
well as commission, that in the midst
of deserved wrath he may have mercy
upon us, and avert his threatened and
most righteous indignation ; and may
the love of Christ constrain us to be
unceasingly " diligent in his business,
faithful in spirit, serving the Lord."
October, 1839.

INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME

MISSIONARY STATIONS.

interesting death of a young for me?" was the interesting in

person letter from a home quiry. It was impossible but to dis
cover then, amidst all her mourning
missionary upon a home mis and sorrow of heart, one who was
sion station. under the teachings of the Holy Spirit.
' She wept, and made supplication ;'
Since my last communication to and she did not weep, and mourn, and
you, I have not been so much engaged trust in vain; for about a fortnight
in " preaching the word," in conse before her removal, I called on her,
quence of the weeks of harvest, when with my dear partner. " Is Jesus pre
our poor villagers are working so late, cious ? was my first inquiry.
as to be unable to attend ; but I have " There is firm footingthere is
not been unemployed : what with my solid rock," was her immediate and
tract districts, reading, and talking, animated reply. " Your sufferings are
and praying with the infirm, and aged, very great." "Yes, but he will not
and sick, my hands have been pretty lay on me more than I am able to
well filled with labour, and my heart bear." Mrs. P. said
with ardent desire after immortal
souls. " Jesus can make a dying bed
Feel soft as downy pillows are."
It has been my privilege to witness
the triumph of faith in the very happy She took up the language, and with
death of another of my hearers, five much sweetness and feeling, added
of whom have exchanged worlds dur " While on his breast I lean my head,
ing the last three months, and have And breathe my soul out sweetly there!
been called to render their account at there ! there !"
the bar of God. Two or three days prior to her dis
About fourteen weeks since, I was solution, her father, while witnessing
informed of the illness of M. H. S., her severe sufferings, unadvisedly
one of my hearers, an interesting fe said, "1 am almost ready to say the
male, scarcely fifteen years of age. I Lord is dealing hardly with you." " O
went to see her immediately, and my father, why did you say that word
found her under great distress of mind, hardly! no, he is dealing in mercy, in
from a sense of her former sinfulness, love to me ; do not say tbat word
depravity of heart, and unworthiness. again, 'the conflict will soon be over,'
" Do you think, Sir, God will and
forgive my sins ; me, who have lived
so far from him, who gave himself "Thoughfore painful at present 'twill cease be
long,
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And then, oh how pleasant the conqueror's
song !'
A few hours before the spirit took
its flight, she said, ''Father, my dear
father, all, all my doubts and fears are
removed ; I am so happy : do you
think I am dying ? it is not like dying,
but I suppose it is dying."
She addressed her brother and
cousin on the importance of seeking
the Lord ; gave to her father her dy
ing kiss, laid her head on the lap of
her sister, and said, " Come, come,
come," &c.
" And clasp'd him in her arms,
The antidote of death."
I improved her death to a large and
attentive congregation, from Luke viii.
52, "Weep not, she is not dead, but
sleepeth." " Not unto us, not unto
us, but to thy name, O Lord, be the
glory."
ADDITION TO A HOME MISSION
CHAPEL.
On Sunday, the 8th of September,
the newly-erected gallery in the cha
pel at Lee Mill Bridge, was opened
for Divine worship, when a sermon
was preached by Mr. Kinsman, of
Devonport, and a collection was made
towards the expense of the erection.
The chapel will now contain nearly
200 people, and it was filled to over
flowing on the above occasion. It is
gratifying that an enlargement was
called for by the increase of the con
gregation and Sunday-school. When
the chapel was built three years and a
half ago, some, owing to the smallness
of the population on the spot, were
disposed to ridicule the undertaking,
but, seeing the excellent attendance
at almost all times, and considering
the necessitous condition of consider
able numbers in the neighbourhood,
they confess their error, and now ac
knowledge Lee Mill Bridge was just
the place for a Home Missionary Cha
pel.
" Not many wise men, not many
mishty, are called." I havejust met
with a distressing illustration of the
apostle's declaration. A man who
had resided in the house of a wealthy
gentleman, not many miles away, says,
he never in his life saw such a thing
as a Bible in the house ! Oh, that
blessed, blessed book, how it will rise
in the judgment against many, not of
the poor only, but of the rich of the
land.

MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The following letters have appeared in " The Patriot," of the dates Oct. 28,
and Nov. 4 and 11, 1839; and as they contain (especially the last)much in
formation respecting the Home Missionary Society, we reprint them.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE PATHIOT.
Sir,It has not been without surprise and grief that I have read some of
your late numbers. I have been your subscriber and reader from the first
number. Yours is a useful paper, and bids fair extensively and successfully
to serve and subserve the cause of truth and righteousness.
I should have known little or nothing about the Birmingham " gathering" of
the Congregational Union, on the 8th, 9th, and 10th instant, but for your
pages. I learn from a late number, that your account has been impugned
that it was " garbled," as a late lord would have saidor meagre, or some
thing, but that it was not what was wished. The meeting presented to my
mind somewhat of an approach to Presbyterial power, but perhaps this was
only in appearance, not in heart. The object, 1 learn, is to form, constitute,
establish, and support a new Home Missionary Society ; this I thought strange,
and it occasioned me surprise and grief, not that any new effort should be
made to evangelise the land, but that present, existing, and well-constitnted_
Institutions should not have been suitably supported by the renowned men of
the Order; and I asked, therefore, Why ? I have been a friend of and sub
scriber to the Home Missionary Society from its formation, twenty years since.
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I am an old man, and do not greatly fancy novelties ; I am attached to the

"old originals." But I am told the Directors of the Home Missionary So
ciety have made mistakes ; I said, Wherein ? Why, in not supporting weak
causes, and aiding half-paid or sadly paid pastors. I thought none but curates
were poorly paid, but I find it is not so. Well, I own I could not but admit
that the Home Missionary Society should so have done ; I therefore called at
the office of the Home Missionary Society, and, to my great comfort, found
that the Society had ever so done, and at no former period so extensively as
at the present time ; that they now largely aided, by money grants, upwards
of sixty ministers. I wondered, therefore, that their operations could have
been so misunderstood and mis-stated. Could I do otherwise than wonder ?
Then it was said, they should have gone to towns and planted the Gospel, in
preference, or as well as to villages. I inquired on this behalf, also, and found
that they have so done, and that recently, in three important cases, they had
sent Missionaries, and located them in towns. Then, as to learned Missionaries,
or, if we drop the word learned, men quite different as to mental preparation,
and power, from those who are agents of the " old original" Home Missionary
Society ; albeit, I asked concerning this also, and inquired diligently as to the
mental capabilities of " these men ;" and I was first pointed to ministerial tes
timonials irom high quarters concerning them. I was neither pointed to " the
college of fishermen," or "the college of cardinals," as Lord Chatham would
have said, but I was directed to the twenty Annual Reports ; I was directed
to '' the hand of the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by
signs following." I then said, and still say, I am satisfied, fully satisfied, with
the " old original" Home Missionary Society ; it is well adapted for great and
most extensive usefulness ; it is liberal, loving, laborious ; and that which
greatly commends it to my mind, it is undenominational. I understand that
in Warwickshire, the very county where the gathering assembled, the Home
Missionary Society has expended nearly 3000 more than it has received from
that rich county of rich merchants and rich churches. I could write much
more, but I am fearful to ask too large a space.
Your old and true friend,
The Observatory, Oct. 24, 1839. Obadiah.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE PATRIOT.

Sir, My grandfather wrote upon great political subjects, and upon the
vast and momentous events of his day therewith connected. I inherit his love
of writing, but I am not partial to the theme which filled his mighty mind and
fired his impassioned soul, and employed his keen and pointed pen. I cannot
write on politics; my subject is and must be peacethe advancement, exten
sion, glory, and triumph of the empire of him who is ordained to be Prince of
the kings of the earth, even Jesus, upon whose head are many crowns; and he
is Lord of all. I long to see our dear and still greatly destitute country, Chris
tian, fully Christian, wholly Christian ; this must be the matter of our prayers,
our exertions, and our solicitudes for the land that gave us birththe land of
our fathers. There is enough work for every one, for all ; but let not this
great, and good, and. holy work be sought, or wrought, or taught, by speaking
lightly, untruly, of"the Home Missionary Society, to whose benevolent and
highly useful efforts and agencies, the country is greatly indebted, and has
been so for twenty years. Let tliose amongst the disciples of our Lord and
Master, who are desirous to form a Home Missionary Society in accordance
with the views and plans of Congregationalists, do so, and may their efforts be
blessed to the conversion of souls and the building up of believers; but let
them specially avoid, in their speeches and in their periodicals, any thing that
might alter and painfully neutralise the old and delightful saying, by which
the " faithful in Christ Jesus" were known and recognised, " See how these
Christians love one another," into that which appeared in a celebrated review,
fifty years ago, and which I have never forgotten since I first read it, " See
how these Christians oppose each other."
Nov. 1, 1839. Junius.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE PATRIOT.
Sir,The beatitudes of our Divine Master, in his sermon upon the mount,
should be regarded by all his disciples as of pre-eminent importance and com
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manding authority. Look at this, (Matt. v. 9,) " Blessed are the peace-mak
ers." This has been too frequently forgotten amidst the strife of theological
discussion, the ange/ of polemical dispute, or the ambitious thirst for the pos
session of ecclesiastical power, in some one or other of its various attractive or
awful forms. Now, Sir, this great principle must be regarded alike by " the
Congregational Union" and by ' the Home Missionary Society." I unite them
in this behalf that my object may be transparent the unity of the Christian
church. Sir, this must be sought after and obtained ; and if prayer and sup
plication are available, it will be. I cannot but think that the Congregational
Union has been in error and at fault with respect to the Home Missionary So
ciety ; much has been said, written, and implied by the esteemed brethren of
that Union, at their recent conference at Birmingham, as reported by the ac
credited organ of that body, in the last number of the " Congregational Ma
gazine." I have carefully read the statement given in that work, and I am
bound, in common candour, to remark that many of the speeches on that me
morable occasion were ill adapted either to place the Christian public generally
in possession of accurate views of so very important and, I must add, invaluable
an institution as the Home Missionary Society, and its successful operations for
twenty years, of arduous toil and labour, or to conciliate its Directors, and its
numerous and long-tried, and still faithful friends. Do not let the Home Mis
sionary Society be spoken of, or referred to, as though it had been shadowy
instead of substantial as though its plans, proceedings, and efforts had been
weak, inefficient, or unacceptable to the Christian public. Not so; now, just
as a matter of history, read the following list of its ministerial and influential
advocates ; as a matter ot record it is worthy preservation, and as it regards
the venerable departed on this list, viz. six, it is a star on the first quarter of
their heraldic shield that they publicly avowed their love of the Home Mis
sionary Society, and publicly avouched for its usefulness and success.

Date. Preacher. Place. Text.

1820,Aug. 9, Salters'Hall 1 Cor. vii. 32.

John Clayton, jun M.A. . Swallow-street . Hosea xiv. 8.
1821,Aug. 8, J.Bennett, D.D Surrey Chapel . . 1 Tim. v. 4.
Deut. xxxii. 7, 8.
1822, May 14, Albion Chapel . . Hosea iv. 6.
- 15, W. B. Collyer, D.D New- court .... Prov. xxix. 18.
1823,May 19, Salters' Hall .... Jer. viii. 22.
- 20, R. Wardlaw, D.D Craven Chapel . . 1 Cor. i. 26.
1824,May 17, H. F. Burder, D.D....... Rom. i. 14.
- - 18, Crown-court . . . 2 Cor. II. 14.
1825,May 16, Barbican ..-.. Matt. ix. 35.
1826, May 15, J. Leifchild, D.D Chapel-st., Soho, James v. 19, 20.
1827,May 14, J. Fletcher, D.D Craven Chapel . 1 Tim. v. 8.
1828,May 19, Judges v. 23.
1829,Mayl8, Silver-street.... 2 Chron.xxxi. 1.
1830,May 17, 2 Cor. ii. 16.
1831, May 16, Albion Chapel . . Psalm Ixvii. 1, 2.
l832,May 14, Luke vi. 39.
1833, May 18, J. E. Good Orange-street . . Luke xiv. 21, 23.
1834,May 6, Craven Chapel . . Jer. vii. 17.
1835,May 7, 2 Kings vii. 9-
l836,May 5, Weigh-house . . .
1837,Apr.26, Craven Chapel . 2 Cor. x. 3.
1838, Apr. 24, John Young, M.A Albion Chapel . . Isa. liii. 10.
1839,May, Tbos. Raffles, LL.D.,D.D., Chapel-st., Soho. Jer. xxxi. 34.

Well now, is all this to go for nothing ? Or is it to be obliterated, cancelled,

expunged, and forgotten, as though the names, discourses, pleadings, prayers,
and patronage of these devoted, holy, and zealous advocates were little, or as
nothing 1 Sir, let our prayers ascend to the God of peace and love, that he
would pour out of his Holy Spirit upon us, and all will be well : The Home
Missionary Society stands firm in public estimation, like the forest or the mouur
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tain oak ; and the Society, tbrougfa, and by its Directors and officers, are will
ing, yea, desirous, practically and lovingly, to exemplify the sentiment of an
elegant, modern, and lamented poet :
" With arm in arm the forest rose on high,
And lesson gave of brotherly regard;
And on the rugged mountain-brow exposed.
Bearing the blast alone, the ancient oak
Stood, lifting high his mightv arm, and still
To courage in distress exhorted loud."
Kov. 8, 1839. Junius.

IMPORTANT LEGACY TO THE HOME MISSIONARY

SOCIETY.
It is with unfeigned gratitude to God, the Directors announce the
bequest, to the Home Missionary Society, of the Fourth Part of
the residue of the Estate of the late Thomas Hill, Esq. It will,
probably, reach from 15,000 to 20,000 ; but as by far the larger
part is reversionary after the demise of Annuitants, the Directors
embrace the earliest opportunity, to prevent misapprehension upon
the subject, for, had the legacy been speedily in course of payment,
it would have called for an enlargement of the Society's operations.
So many and urgent are the calls from destitute and neglected vil
lages, and other places, that the Directors earnestly press upon the
attention of their friends, the wants of the country, and the great
responsibilities into which the Directors have entered.
Home Mission Office, 11, Chatham-place,
Blackfriars, London, Nov. 30, 1839.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER MEETINGS FOR THE YEAR 1840.

Date. Place. Address.

Feb. 17,
Mar. 16, W. Spencer.
April 20,
May 18, Thomas Wood.
July 20, R T Hunt
Aug. 17, R. H. Shepherd.
Sept. 21, Charles Hyatt.
Oct. 19,
Nov, 16,
Dec. 21, Alex. Fletcher. A.M.

These Meetings are held the Third Monday in every Month ; when some
interesting Extracts are read from the Journals of the Missionaries.Service
to commence at Seven o'clock in the Evening.

THE CLERKENWELL DORCAS SO Dorcas Society to make clothes for

CIETY ; OR, A CRY FROM THE the poor, when their friends assist
them with pecuniary aid. To have
POOR. petition after petition coming to them,
It is easy for a baker to make bread for the poor cottagers in our rural dis
when he has got the materials, and it tricts, and they unable to answer them,
is equally easy for the Clerkenwell is truly distressing. I had the pleasure
 /or December, 1 839.
of petitioning in behalf of this useful,
necessary, and important Society, and
cheered myself with the prospect
of the Ladies putting a note in the
Magazine, to stay , for they had enough;
but, alas ! the news was reversed. No
doubt my friends will say, you are
selfish in wishing the prosperity of
this Society, as you may have a share
to clothe your naked cottagers in
Warwickshire ; but call me not selfish.
I write this after receiving a bundle
of clothing, which truly came in time
of need, as I was about to send them
a petition. I do this out of gratitude,
for it cheered the hearts of myself and
wife, when we unloosed the bundle, to
see hats, bonnets, frocks, &c. &c. We
had a hundred places to send them to,
which, no doubt, will gladden the poor
and needy, and bring to the sanctuary
many a poor creature who wanted a
garment to come in. I would humbly
crave the attention of the public to
this Society ; it is one of the hand
maids of the Home Missionary So
ciety, and one who has eminently be
friended the Home Missionaries. It
is a forerunner, and in a tangible man
ner speaks persuasive language, more
persuasive than all the vocal arguments
of Missionaries. The friends of ihe
poor would confer a great obligation
on the Dorcas Society by sending their
old clothes to the Home Missionary
Society's Rooms, 11, Chatham-place,
Blacktriars. or to the Secretary, Mrs.
Peacock, 4, Queen-street, Clerken-
well. If they have no old clothes to
send, a donation, however small, will
be gratefully received, as the ladies
purchase remnants, &c, to make
frocks, tippets, &c. It is affecting to
consider that many parents in our
country villages and hamlets are una
ble to send their children to a Sunday-
school, or place of worship, for want
of suitable clothing. None but those
who visit the poor can conceive the
poverty of hundreds, aye, thousands of
our poor labourers, who having barely
sufficient to get bread and pay house-
rent, are unable to clothe their chil
dren, and what can be expected on
the Lord's day but parents and children
at home, for want of clothing? It is
right for ministers to be appointed to
onr churches and chapels, for Sabbath-
schools to be built, but how are these
places to be filled, without the poor
are in a capacity to attend 1 Oh, let a
Home Missionary, in the name of the
poor cottagers in England, beg the at
tention of the liberal to do something
more for the Dorcas Society in Clerk*
199
enwell, as well as other Societies of
the same kind, who assist Home Mis-
sUmaries in going to the highways and
hedges to find the poor and ragged,
and clothing and instructing them.
Many arguments might be used to
urge attention to the petition. 1.
Many of the poor are pious persons,
and inasmuch as you do it to the least
of these his servants, you do it to Him.
2. The benefit of the rising race. If
you value the worth of souls, let them
be instructed, for in doing so, money
will be saved in building bridewells,
prison ships to convey them to a dis
tant laud ; God glorified, and souls
saved. 3. Consider the goodness of
God in clothing us. Oh, let gratitude
to God compel assistance. Above all,
I beg the friends of humanity, by the
love they bear to Jesus, to assist in
this work ; and let the love of Jesus
constrain all to aid in this work.
' What thy hand findeth to do, do it
with thy might, for there is no work,
nor device, nor knowledge, nor wis
dom in the grave, whither thou goest."
HOME MISSIONARY DORCAS
SOCIETY.
This is an Association of Ladies,
forming a Society for the purpose of
furnishing Missionaries at the differ
ent stations of the Home Missionary
Society with articles of clothing for
the destitute poor, so that they may
be able to attend public worship ;
also to clothe their children, thai they
may go to the Sabbath-schools; and
likewise for getting up boxes of linen,
to be Itnt to poor married women
during their confinement. The Com
mittee meet at Mrs. Simco's, 21, Wyn-
yatt-street, every month, for the pur
pose of making garments, answering
applications, and regulating the affairs
of the Society,
The Funds of this Institution are so
very limited, and the urgent calls so
many, that the Committee feel con
strained to appeal, and they trust not
in vain, to their fellow Christians on
behalf of the many thousands who in
habit the dark places of our beloved
country, and who are perishing for
lack of knowledge, and of whom it
may be justly said, that until the
Home Missionary Society was formed,
''No man cared for their souls."
Subscriptions and Donations receiv
ed by Mrs. Herbert, 9, Regcnt-ter-
race, Shepherd's-walk, City-road ;
Mrs. Chaille, 11, Northampton-street,
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Lower-road, Islington ; Mrs. Price,
9, President-street, East, King's-sq. ;
Mrs. Harle, 21, Wynyatt-street, Gos-
well-road ; Mrs. Simco, 21, Wynyatt-
street, Goswell-road ; Mrs. W. Pea
cock, 4, Queen-street, Perceval-st.,
Clerkenwell; and Mrs. Stroud, 5,
Henry-street, Pentonville.
Subscriptions of 8s. per annum, and
upwards, or Donations of Blankets,
Left-offApparel, Raw Material, Books,
Tracts, &c. thankfully received.
ORDINATION.
The Rev. David Evans was ordained
over the Independent Church and
Congregation
Wednesday, at Oct.Wirsham-place,
15, 1839. The on
morning service was commenced with
reading the Scriptures and prayer, by
the Rev. Mr. Curtis, of Chard. The
nature of a Christian Church was ex
plained by the Rev. Mr. Clark, of
Chard. '1 he questions were proposed
to the minister of the place, by the
Rev. Mr. Sturges, of Sidmouth. The
Ordination Prayer was offered up by
the Rev. John Bishop, of Bridgewater.
The Rev. Ebenezer Smith, of Mil-
borne Port, delivered the charge,
founded on Acts xx. 19. In the even
ing the Rev. John Bishop preached to
the people, from Phil, i., latter part
of the 29th verse. The congregations
were large, and the services interest
ing and impressive.
EXTRACT FROM A LETTER, AC
KNOWLEDGING A GRANT FROM
THE HOME MISSIONARY SO
CIETY.
Ret. and dear Sir,I received
on the 31st of October, the sum of
, which was indeed a seasonable
aid, and for which I feel myself laid
under great obligations to be sin
cerely thankful to the Giver of all
good, who provides for all that put
their trust in him. I also feel myself
greatly indebted to you, dear Sir, for
your kindness, manifested in such an
affectionate manner, and to the kind
friends that have acted in such a
friendly manner. Never, dear Sir, can
I be sufficiently thankful.
I preach in three places every Sab
bath-day at . I have on an
average CO hearers, at M H benevolent. We trust that a suitable
310 hearers, til in church-fellowship;
and at M B , about 90 hear
ers. We have a Sunday-school at
M H , 40 scholars; and at
M B , a very flourishing
school ; there are upwards of 70 scho
lars, and the kind friends of
come down every Sabbath-day to as
sist in teaching, so that there is a pros
pect of doing much good, With re
gard to Divine success attending my
ministerial labours, I bless God that I
have some good things to relate. In
deed, in the year 1838, there were
but very few added to the church, but
in the present year there have been
twenty-eight received, and one re
stored. A young man is now under
very serious impressions. I could also
mention two that appear to be under
deep concern about their immortal
souls. I can, by receiving pecuniary
aid, extend my labours to another vil
lage, about four miles distant, where
the Gospel is not preached, except
very seldom. I have preached there
sometimes, and can continue my la
bours there once a month on Sunday
evenings, and once a month on week
evenings. There is another place
where my labours are much wanted,
especially as there are a great many
old people that are not able to attend
in places a distance off.
While I express my gratitude to
God for making use of me as an in
strument to turn sinners from dark
ness to light, I conclude by saying, I
feel sincerely thankful to the kind
friends that have afforded me such
seasonable aid ; for whom I shall ever
pray. And believe me to be
Your humble Servant in Christ,
Nov. 2, 1839.
DEATH OF MR. DAVID NASMITH.
Died, at Guildford, on Sunday, the
17th of November, 1839, in the for
tieth year of his age, while prosecuting
his work as Secretary to the British
and Foreign Mission, Mr; David Nas-
mith, the founder of City, Town, and
Female Missions, and other useful So
cieties. We understand this valuable
and indefatigable Christian, so sud
denly called to his rest and leward,
has left a widow and five children,
whose circumstances require both the
sympathy and aid ot the wealthy and
appeal will be made on their behalf.
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POETRY.

LESSONS FROM NATURE.

Extract from Spencer, (altered.)

XV.
Behold, O man, that toilesome paines dost take,
The flowers, the fields, and all that pleasant grows ;.
How tliey themselves do thine ensample make,
While nothing envious nature thenceforth throws
Out of her fruitful lap : how, no man knows
They springthey hud, they blossom fresh of aire,.
And deck the world with her rich pompous showcs.
Yet no man for them taketh paines or care,
Yet no man to tbem cau his careful paines compare..

The lilies, fairest of the flow'iing field,

Bid thee to them thy fruitless labors yield ;
And soon leave off this toytsome, weary stoure.
Loe, loe how. brave they d"eck the bounteous b >wje
With silken curtains and gold coverlets,
Yet neither spi s nor cards, nor cares nor frels,
But to her mother Nature all her care she lets.

Why then doest thou, O man, that of them ait

Art lord, and art of nature soveraiue,
Artfully make thyself a wretched thrall,
And waste thy joyous hours in needeless paine,
Seeking for danger and adventures vain?
What boots it all to have and nothing use 1
Who shall him rue that swimming In the inaine.
Will die for thirst, and water doth refuse?
Refuse such fruitless toil, and now salvation chuse.

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Ward and Co,
for all.
One of the best editions, if not the
best, extant; print and paper most
excellent. Indexes clear and copious. The Benevolence of God towards all man
kind. A Sermon delivered at Bilston
and Ramsgate. By the Rev. James
Memoir of Mrs. Sarah Lanman Smith, Mather. Snow.
late of the Mission in Syria. By Ed
ward W. Hooker. Religious Tract So The above discourse is a plain, prac
ciety. tical, and, as we think, scriptural ex
position of 1 Tim. ii. 3, 4. We hope
If religious biography, generally, is many editions will be called for.
 for December, 1839. 203
The Tender's Test. An Addrets to Sun would be -well if all Sabbath-school
day-school Teachers. By the Rev. teachers of every denomination read
Ebenezer Temple, Rochford. Ward this tract read it separately ; and
and Co. then let them have a tea-meeting, and
An excellent and affectionate ad one of the company read it aloud to
dress, founded on Rom. ii. 21. It all.

DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS,

From October 18 to November 18, 1839.

Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's

Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.
Treasurer; Mr. B. HANBURY, 138, Blackfriars-road, Sub- Treasurer; the Rev.
K. A. DUNN, Belgrave-place, Pimlico, Secretary ; by Messrs. LADBROKES
and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings ; by Messrs. HANKEY, Fenchurch-
street, and by any of the Directors.

TheXist will in future be made up to the ISth day of every Month.

t. s. d.
Legacy of the late Joseph Fisher, Knowl Station, Somerset, per Rev.
Esq., Keswick, Cumberland 100 0 W. R. Parkyn 8 5 1
One Year and a HalfSubscription, Amount of Legacy from the late
Hon. Mrs. Thompson 28 10 Mr. E. A. Major, of Durham, be
Hiss Cox, Birmingham, per J. ing One Ninth part of the Re
Whiteley, Esq 1 13 sidue, per Messrs. Bell and Co. 41 4 0
CHATHAM AUXILIARY, per To Legacy from the late Mr. J. W.
Rev. A. Fletcher 40 0 Russell, per Mr. Phillip Lewis,
D. Matthews, Esq., Plymouth, one Less Legacy Duty 90 0 0
Year's Subscription 1 1 Subscriptions, &c, per Rev. T.
Two Friends at Spalding, in Lin Sharp, Chumleigh, Devonshire
colnshire, per Rev. G. Evans . D 0 12 The young Gentlemen
Mr. \V. J. Pasgrave, at Bourne. ..A 0 10 belonging to Mr.
Cumberland, Sir W. Lawson, Bart., Tukes's Boarding-
of Brayton Hall, per Rev. G. school 0 10 0
Eans D 25 0 Ebenezef Wilcocks,
-Mr. Nut, per Rev. R. T. Hunt, Esq 10 0
Michaelmas A 0 10 John Sawyer, Esq. ... 110
Miss Armstrong, Chelsea, per Rev. Mrs. Glyde 1 0 0
Dr. Tracy A 0 10 Miss Fielding 0 10 0
First Fruits, J. F. L D 5 0 William Roberts 0 5 0
Mr. Dunn, of the Borough-road, Mr. Sharland 0 5 0
' for the Rev. J. Hooper's Chapel 4 II 0
Case, Christian Malford, Wilts . 1 0 Mrs. Maddocks, Chelsea 0 2 0
Mr. G. Sutton, Wheathampstead Subscription by Mr. Pitts, Col
station, on account 10 0 lector 24 10 6

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
Rev. A. E. Lord, Missionary at Walton, Surrey, returns his grateful ac
knowledgments to the Committee of the Religious Tract Society, for a very
liberal grant of tracts. And also, to the Committee of the Sunday School
Union, for a grant of class-books and Testaments.
Mr. White, of Hartland, returns his grateful acknowledgments to the Home
Missionary Dorcas Society for a parcel of clothing. Also, for a parcel of tip
pets from a friend, per Rev. E. A. Dunn. Also, to Mrs. Duun, for a handsome
model of a cbapel iu Yorkshire. And, to the Directors, for a parcel of books.
The following acknowledgment to the Religious Tract Society, has been
received from Mr. George Amos, Home Missiouary at Spittlegate, near
Grantham, Lincolnshire :
I beg to acknowledge the receipt of a grant of tracts, (2000) from the Re
ligious Tract Society ; for which I am very grateful, and have no doubt they
will be very useful, by the blessing of God. They are quite new to the vil
lagers, who read them with avidity. I know not what I should have done
without them.
204 Home Missionary Magazine for December, 1839.

The Rev. W. Neill, Missionary at Witheridge, Devonshire, returns his

thanks to George Wilson, Esq., of Westminster, for a volume of Lectures. He
also begs to correct the following mistake which occurred in the Magazine for
September :The Subscription of William Sharland, Esq., of Cheriton, to
wards Witheridge Chapel, ought to have been 2 instead of 1.
The Rev. James Gouge, Missionary at Polcsworth, Warwickshire, returns
his cordial thanks to the Religious Tract Society, for a very handsome supply
of religious tracts for circulation on his station ; and for a quantity of small pub
lications to be distributed among children. Also, to the Committee of the Sun
day School Union, for a very acceptable supply of Testaments and school
books for Polesworth and Baddesley Schools.
The Directors present their cordial thanks to the Village Clothing Society
for a bundle of clothing for Mr. Moreton's station. Also, for a bundle of
clothing from Mrs. Perkins and Friends, for the station at Norton, near
Taunton, Somerset.
The Rev. T. Sharp, Missiorary at Chumleigh, Devonshire, writes as fol
lows :
I feel grateful to two kind Friends for having forwarded me some printed
cotton and other useful articles, for clothing for some of my poor children.
The cold weather is approaching, and if the Ladies belonging to the Dorcas
Society would please to remember my urgent wants, I shall be thankful, be
sides relieving the distress of many, for within the last fortnight I have ascer
tained that sixteen children who used to attend the school, are kept away for
want of clothes to wear. The number of my female scholars amount to near
160, and one half of them are poor indeed. Prov. xix. 17.
The Rev. George Sandford, Missionary at Sherborne, Dorset, lias received
from Mrs. William Williams a parcel containing children's frocks, &c. ; also a
few pamphlets, tracts, &c. The kind interest taken in this station by this
friend to the Redeemer's cause, and oft repeated favours to the poor villagers,
call for the warmest gratitude.
The Home Missionary Dorcas Society gratefully acknowledge the receipt
of 10s. from Mrs. T. Aviolet, of Grove-hill Cottage, Camberwell. (See their
Address in this number.)
The Directors of the Home Missionary Society gratefully acknowledge a
liberal donation of Forty Pounds from Christiana, for the purpose ot
supplying some of the villagers on the stations with Bibles and lestameuts.
Also, for a parcel of books from Christiana.
Home Mission Office, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars,
A'ou. 23, 1839.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.
We beg to inform our friend R. W., that Executors paying a bequest to the
Home Missionary Society, of a specified amount, are made Life Members,
and have all the privileges of Annual Subscribers.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month will
be held on Monday evening, December 16, at Ranelagh Chapel,
(the Rev. R. H. Shepherd's.)
The Rev. J. Morison, D.D., will deliver the Address.
Subject " The Example of the Saviour in preaching the Gospel
to villagers, well worthy the imitation of his ministers in the present
age."
Service to commence at Half-past Six o'clock.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Bolt-court, London.

 THE

HOME MISSIONARY

MAGAZINE,

184 0.

May this heavenly light become

Universal through the land ;
Bless our loved, our native HOME,
Form us in one happy band ;
Britons shall for others care,
When the gospel's light they share,
Yields the darkness of the night,
Passes all its gloom away,
When the Sun's refulgent light
Brings a new and cheerful day ;
So the darkness of the mind,
All its gloom, and guilt, and fears,
Pass, nor leave a trace behind,
When the Gospel's light appears.

NEW SERIES.
VOL. V.

LONDON :
PUBLISHED FOR THE HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY,

BY RICHARD BAYNES, 28, PATERNOSTER-ROW,

AND SOLD BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.
 WILLIAM TYLER,
PRINTER,
BOLT-COURT, LONDON.
 INDEX,

Page Pagb
Acknowledgments 1G, 31, 47, 03, 88, Glorious prospects of a new year 1
120, 135, 152, 172, 188, 208, 219
Appeal on behalf of Stoke Flem Home missionary stations, intel
ing 7 ligence from various, 2, 19, 39, 162,
A word on behalf of union 42 178,219
Anecdote, (George III.) 44 Harpenden, Herts 166
A village address 70, 108 Home missionary prayer meet
Appeal of widow of late Rev. G. ing, 16, 31, 48, 64, 136, 151, 172,
Sandf'ord 113 188, 208,220
Anniversary and recognition .... 131 Missionary Prayer Meet
A convoy to new Jerusalem 149 ing, Address at, by Rev. W.
Autumnal meeting at Bristol .... 104 Spencer 4, 17
Home and Colonial Infant School
Benefits of Christian patience .. 12 Society 27, 149
Birth ot a Princess 210 Missionary Magazine, to
British missions 137 editor of 33,40, 130
British and Foreign Bible So Missionary Society, to the
ciety, To 150 secretary of 41
Missions 49
Case of Rev. W. Bubier 0 Missionary Society, re
Christian charity 41 vised rules 50, 98
Counsels to ministers 72 Missionary Society, addi
Collections for British mission tional and explanatory rules .. 52
aries 178,217 Missionary Society,
twenty first anniversary 65, 89, 108
Donations and subscriptions, 1 5, 30, Missionary Society annual
45, 60, 82, 116, 133, 151, 171, 187, sermon 65,89
208 Missionary Society, an
Death of Rev. W. Bnbier 11 nual meeting 65, 90
of Rev. G. Sandford 113 Missionaries, notice to .. 75
Deficiency of the means of in Missionary Society, col
struction 1 47 lections at anniversary Ill
Missionaries, widows of. . 112
Editorial Address 209 Missionary Society ,urgent
Extract from the eighth annual appeal to the friends of the .. 121
Report of the Chatham Vil Missionary Society, Hull
lage Preaching Auxiliary, in and East Riding ." 128
aiJ of the Home Missionary Missionary Society, pro
Society , 25 ceedings of 141
Encouragement to the unlearned 44 Missionary Society Bris
Extract from fifth annual address tol Auxiliary 142, 164, 176
f ministers of congregational Missionary Bazaar 145
churches in South Devon dis- Missionaries, claims of . . 147
,*' 55 Missionary Society, Somer
wies, memoir of Stephen 66 set auxiliary 149
"tract from the Cambrian 73 i Missionary Society, addi
~ Lucas on happiness 77 tional and explanatory rules. . 153
Expectation of the Messiah in Missionary Society, let
1840, by the Jews 146 ter from Rev. J. A. James 157
Extract from first report of Not Missionary Society, ad
tinghamshire Association .... 146 dress to Christians in London
and its vicinity 173
"ol He loveth our nation" 130 Missions, important fact
wham anniversary 185 on 186
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Home Missionary Society, meet Outline of address 69
ing at Bristol 189 Obituary, Rev. Alexander Strad-
Missionary Society annual lin M3
collections 197 Ordination 130
Missionaries, plan for edu Overton anniversary 185
cation of 198
Missionary Society anni Poetry 12,27,58,78
versary sermons 204 " Plead for the widow" 130
Instructive statements 1 G6 Reviews, 14, 29, 44, 59, 81, 132, 150,
Important fact bearing upon 170, 206, 215
Home Missions 186 Religious Intelligence 205
Lectures of the Christian Instruc Sale of useful articles, 11, 25, 42, 55,
tion Society 10,124 65, 111
List of lectures in and near Lon Sunday-school Meeting, Norton . 11
don, 32, 48, 64, 88, 136, 152, 172 Sunday-school liberality 27
Letter from Rev. J. A. James .. 157 Somerset County Gazette, to
to Editors 215 editor of 43
Solihull, Warwickshire 71
' Massa, me very glad" 8 Short memorial of Mr. R. T 75
Martin, memoir of Miss Jane .. 35 Sympathy of the poor 78
Morning Herald and Home Mis Successful effort to learn 78
sionary Magazine ..143, 160 Systematic benevolence 155
Moorlinch, Somerset 202 South Devon Congregational
Union 185
Notices of new publications, 14,29, 44, Sunbury anniversary 1H5
59, 81, 132, 150, 170, 206, 215 Simultaneous efforts 197
Nasmith, Mr. David 21 Somersetshire 205
New Series of the Magazine .... 219
New Year's Card, special notice Testimony in behalf of the Home
respecting 220 Missionary Society 7
Notice 25, 42, 64, 136, 169,219 Tests and triumphs of Christianity 185
New chapel, Moorlinch 147 i ent-preachiug 206
No great work can be done .... 159
New chapel, Harpenden, Herts . 166 Wayfaring-man, the 9
Notice respecting meeting at Whitwell, Herts 27
Bristol 184 Witheridge, North Devon 76
New husband, the 204 Warwickshire in the 19th century, 131
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f^onu Ufltestonarg J*taga$in*,

JANUARY, 1840.

GLORIOUS PROSPECTS OF A NEW YEAR.

Notwithstanding the many diffi cheer them ; they have at times sent
culties we have had in the years that are forth agents into dark and benighted
past, we look forward to the future with corners of England, and these agents
the expectation of something better, have sown the seed, weeping, but they
and this hope gives nerve to our fu have returned, bringing their sheaves
ture exertions. When we look back with them; and in the beginning of
on the years which the Home Mission another year, the words of Paul are
ary Society has occupied in the list very applicable, "He thanked God,
of British Institutions, we are sur and took courage." What reason for
rounded by a host of pleasing recol gratitude have thousands of our poor
lections ; the Christian Philanthropist cottagers that ever the gospel was
who is acquainted with the several sent unto them ! Take one solitary in
stations occupied by the Home Mis stance out of many. A Missionary
sionary Society, and who believes the station in the very centre of England,
well authenticated reports given, must has a circuit of eight miles, and in all
rejoice in what the Lord hath wrought. this circuit of eight miles around the
The desert has blossomed as the rose, Missionary's dwelling, there is no re
the lion has been changed into the sident minister who preaches the gos
lamb. The chapels rearing their lovely pel, no Baptist, Independent, Metho
heads in dark and benighted villages, dist, nor Ranter; all in darkness:
and filled with attentive hearers, and this, to many, will prove an astoimding
the crowds of once noisy and ragged fact. Now, how thankful ought the
children, now changed into groups of poor to be, that the glad tidings of
clean and peaceful pupils, hastening salvation have been sent to them. How
to the scene of instruction. It would thankful ought those to be, who have
occupy a volume of no ordinary size, been brought to the knowledge of
to recount what the Lord has wrought Jesus. How thankful ought Home
for our villages and hamlets, by this Missionaries to be for the success with
most valuable institution. What has which the Lord has blessed their la
been done by the Home Missionary bours, and that they can preach to
Society ? let the peaceful and happy heathens without crossing oceans, and
deaths of hundreds gone to glory, tell. labouring to gain the rude language of
Let the once broken, but now anim barbarian tribes, and be esposed to
ated hearts of the wives of drunkards an inhospitable clime. How thankful
and Sabbath-breakers tell. Let the should subscribers be to have the
children now loving the Lord, and honour and privilege of doing good to
bending their steps heavenwards, tell. the poor and needy, and being instru
Let the change effected in villages, ments in the hands of God in saving
hamlets, and families tell; aye, and souls from eternal death. How thank
let us look forward to that day when ful ought County Associations to be
thousands benefited, and who remain that tuey have such coadjutors as the
unknown, will declare at the judg Committee of the Home Missionary So
ment-seat, what the Lord has done ciety ; and, oh how thankful ought the
for their souls, by means of the Home Directors to be to the Lord for giving
Missionary Society. Where is there them strength to go onwards, cheer
a society which has done so much with ing them by the monthly reports of
the means intrusted to their care ? Missionaries, and in seeing the little
Though the Directors have had much leaven leavening the whole lump.
to depress, they have had much to Come, ye desponding believers, whose
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hands have hung down when you have
seen the village wakes, wrestlings,
fightings, &c. &c. ; see them give place
to religions exercises connected with
Home Missionary labours, and the
fighter at war now with the devil, the
world, and the flesh. The brutal hus
band sitting in the midst of his family,
clothed, and in his right mind ; and,
truly may the writer say, " Bless the
Lord, O my son), and forget not all
his benefits." But along with the duty
of gratitude, let us take courage. The
work is not donethe New Year has
arrived, a year, I trust, fraught with
many glorious events. Let us take
courage. The want of this grace en
feebles the soul, and paralyzes exertion.
Sinners at home are perishing, and
they must be instructed. Funds are
wanting to enlarge the boundaries of
Ziou's kingdom, and they must be
raised. What is it which animates the
tradesman, and gives life to his efforts,
but what has been done, and can be
done by well-directed courage ? The
courage of Gideon's little army, put
the thousands of Philistines to flight.
Courage, ye friends of Jesus, ye co
workers with God; God, yes, a triune
God is with you, and is any thing too
hard for him ? Angels are with yon,
and are the unseen ministering spirits
to his church and people. Take cou
INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME
MISSIONARY STATIONS.
PLEASING REVIEW OF HOME MIS
SIONARY SERVICES ALL GLORY
ASCRIBED TO GOD.
My review is not of a year, but
something less than three months. It
is not quite so long since I was con
ducted by the providence of God to
this station, yet even now I am con
strained to say, " What hath God
wrought !" He has not only given me
favour in the sight of the people, but
I trust he has been pleased to bless
my endeavours to advance the spiri
tual interests of those by whom I am
surrounded. We have had many de
lightful proofs that the great Head of
the church has been in the midst of
us, especially in the sanctuary. On
one occasion, in particular, no less
than six persons professed to have de
rage, for more are for us than those
who are against us. Yea, if God is
for us, who can be against us ? Take
courage, ye band of Home Mission
aries ; the year 1840 may be the full
harvest of your seed-time in former
years, and all your former sheaves
may be only the first fruits. The
clouds will, ere long, open, and pour
out showers of blessings. Take cou
rage, ye Directors of the Home Mis
sionary Society, and trust that the
Lord who has hitherto disappointed
your fears, will cause you, in 1840, to
rejoice more than in any former year.
You have promises to cheer ; a band
of devoted men whose prayers are
daily ascending to God for you ; and
what have you to fear ? The Lord can
open the hearts of the rich to give, he
can open rivers in the desert, and give
you crops on the tops of mountains.
Many thousands ot poor cottagers
have troubled hearts lest the gospel
should be taken from them, because
they are not able to pay for it. Take
courage, for the Lord will not leave
you, but the little one shall become a
thousand, and the small one a great
nation. Let us all expect great things,
and God will give us the desires of our
hearts. Let us thank God and take
courage.
*
rived benefit from a sermon from that
text, " Faint, yet pursuing."
Our congregations continue equal
to what they were when I first came
here, notwithstanding the weather has
been so remarkably wet ; and there
fore much calculated to thin their
numbers. Indeed, what is of much
greater importance, I believe several
are under very powerful impressions,
and that God is carrying on his work.
Some of the people spoke to me about
the administration of the Lord's-supper
to them ; these I met, and at length
arranged for their public recognition
as a church. This interesting event
took place on the 19th of November,
when we were favoured with the as
sistance of the Rev. T. Straiten, of
Hull, and the Rev. Mr. Evison, of
Swanland. The following evening the
 for January, 1840.
Rev. T. Stratten delivered a most in
teresting sermon to the congregation
at Elloughton, three miles from Cave.
The people had frequently expressed
a wish to take sittings in the chapel,
and now they came forward to do so
with great zeal, so that they raised the
amount at once, which fell to their
portion, as one of the preaching places
on this station. I thought we ought
to have a Sabbath-school both here
and at Cave. I mentioned it to the
people, I urged it, and the result was,
we held a meeting on the subject, at
Cave, Dec. 6, when we determined
on making the attempt. On that oc
casion we had the assistance of the
Kev. J. Bruce, of Howden, who de
livered a most appropriate address,
urging us all to diligence and zeal, by
a reference, at the close, to the late
David Nasmith, whose usefulness
eternity alone will disclose.
I cannot tell you, beloved brethren,
what I felt yesterday, when in the
morning eleven individuals caine for
ward to instruct the rising race, when
we fairly commenced our two Sab
bath-schools, which may become a
blessing to generations yet unborn ;
and when in the afternoon I was sur
rounded by our little church of thir
teen souls, children, I believe, of our
heavenly Father, come to show pub
licly their attachment to the Saviour,
by eating of the bread, and drinking
of the wine, which is alike to remind
them of his love to them, and show
forth his death until he come again.
It was a most solemn time, and I be
lieve the impression left upon the
minds of all present, was of no ordi
nary kind. It was indeed a happy
day. May it only be one of many
such ! God has set before me an open
door, and a field so wide in the vil
lages around, that had I twice the
strength I have, it might be well em
ployed.
In all my efforts I find how closely
ene Christian, and Christian institu
tion is connected with another in the
accomplishment of any important un
dertaking. I have been struck as I
have proceeded onward, how often I
found it necessary to seek help in some
way or other. To prepare my way, I
had to solicit tracts from " The Reli
gious Tract Society." To enable me
to carry out my purpose in establish
ing Sabbath-schools, I found it neces
sary to apply to the " Hull .Sunday-
school Union." And then, without the
help of the " Home Missionary So
ciety," neither-could be accomplished.
What a harmony, and how delightfully
these work together, giving to each its
appropriate place, and only contri
buting to the efficiency^of all 1 It is as
several links in a golden chain, not one
of which can be taken away without
injury to the whole. Looking at the
congregations of Cave and Elloughton,
I think I see them illustrative of these
remarks. In times past they presented
a chilling aspect, but now they revive
as the vine, and promise both verdure
and fruitfulness. And, looking at this
state of things in connexion with the
three institutions referred to, one can
not but rejoice at their permanence,
and pray for their extension and grow
ing success.
EXTRACT FROM A LETTER OF A
HOME MISSIONARY, ADDRESSED
TO THE DIRECTORS OF THE
HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY, ON
RESIGNING HIS STATION.
._i fed it a 'duty to
lose no time in writing, and formally
resigning my connexion with the
Home Missionary Society. In so do
ing, I am exercised with a variety of
coidlicting feelings, and find myself
incapable of expressing what I wish.
Upwards of sixteen years I have spent
in my Home Missionary career, dur
ing which I have experienced only
kindness from the Directors, who have
laid me under a sense of abiding grate
ful obligation by their judicious coun
sels and sympathizing interpositions
on my behalf. The object of the So
ciety has in some measure been an
swered in my ministry. I could di
rect attention to many who have given
undoubted evidence of renewal of
heart. Nor is it the least gratifying
reflection, that one of the most de
voted and successful agents of the
London Missionary Society, was one
of the first fruits of my ministry, viz.,
the Rev. Samuel Haywood, Berbice.
Also another young man, who is now
studying for the ministry at Rother-
ham College, .was, through my preach
ing, brought to a knowledge of the
truth. I may also add, that both the
deacons of the Church at B were
my spiritual children. Little do you
know what good results from your be
nevolent labours. Such a train of con
sequences will ensue from " the wheel
within the wheel," as eternity alone
can unfold, &c. &c.
Dec. 2, 1839.
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MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
AN ADDRESS DELIVERED AT THE
MONTHLY HOME MISSIONARY
PRAYER-MEETING, HELD IN
CHArKL-STREET, SOHO, NOV.
18, 1839, BY THE REV. W.
SPENCER, HOLLOWAY.
The subject assigned me by the
Directors of the " Home Missionary
Society," and to which, dear friends,
I would invite your serious attention,
is thus expressed : " The multiplied
and satisfactory evidences of success
following the efforts of the Home Mis
sionary Society, since its formation in
1819, aground of thankfulness, cou
rage, and enlarged zeal." As a suit
able motto to the subject, and the ob
servations that may be made upon it,
permit me to place before vou the
language of Samuel to the assembled
multitudes at Gilgal, when they met
to confirm Saul in his kingdom ; " For,
consider how great things God hath
done for you." Our object, this even
ing, is reflection and retrospection,
that we may derive from the remem
brance of these facts, to be placed be
fore us, motives for devout gratitude,
holy fortitude, and persevering and
increased diligence in the cause of
God and truth.
It is a pleasing indication of the
spirit of the present times, that consi
derable attention is paid to the claims
of home. Different opinions may be
entertained as to the efficiency of ex
isting institutions, or the propriety of
establishing new organizations, and,
for a brief period, something like jea
lousy may be entertained by all. But,
amidst these things, every Christian
mind will rejoice that a desire to pro-
mote more extensively the evangeli
zation of highly- favoured Britain, in
duces the desire in those societies al
ready formed, not to have the sphere
of their operations lessened, and the
wish on the part of new projectors, to
advance through the whole extent of
our country, that knowledge which
ali. nr can make wise unto salvation.
In the very infancy of the Christian
church, it was essentially a Home Mis
sionary institution. The mandate of
its Divine and exalted Head, autho
rised the apostles to commence their
labours at Jerusalem. Their own pre
judices and predilections led them,
most strictly, to comply with this com
mand. " They who were scattered
abroad upon the persecution that arose
about Stephen, travelled as far as
Phenice and Cyprus and Antioch,
preaching the word to none, but unto
the Jews only." Not, indeed, until an
express revelation from Heaven com
manded them to go forth unto the
Gentiles, and to carry out the full
spirit of their commission, " Go ye
into all the world, and preach the
Gospel to every creature," did they
manifest a disposition to convey the
glad tidings of mercy to any but those
who were of their own highly-favour
ed, but now guilty and fallen nation.
Looking at the efforts of the Chris
tian church in the present day, and
especially contemplating the com
mencement of these exertions, it does
appear at first sight somewhat strange
that, whilst the circumference of the
circle, and many of the radii con
ducting to it have been regarded, its
centre should have been compara
tively neglected. That Polynesia and
Greenland, Hindostan and Jamaica
should have shared largely in the Mis
sionary enterprise; whilst Northum
berland and Cornwall, Norfolk and
Hereford have been passed over.
That, not until the London Mission
ary Society had existed for fi ve-and-
twenty years, did British Christians
turn their attention generally to the
claims of home. It is true, indeed,
that, prior to this period, County As
sociations had been formed in various
localities, and had sent forth the Gos
pel into many of the destitute districts
around them. But no central insti
tution existed, nor any one wholly de
voted to this great and important ob
ject, seeking, at the same time, to
embrace as its supporters, all who
love our Lord Jesus Christ in sin
cerity.
This reproach on the Christian
church, was, however, partially rolled
away by the formation of the " Home
Missionary Society" in 1819. Its de
sign is stated to be, '' The evangeliza
tion of the unenlightened inhabitants
of the towns and villages of Great
Britain, by the preaching of the Gos
pel, the distribution of religious tracts,
and the establishment of prayer-meet
ings and Sunday-schools, with every
other scriptural method for the ac
complishment of this important ob
ject." For the period of twenty jears
 for January 1840.
this great design has been prosecuted,
amidst many discouragements and dif
ficulties : yet, blessed be God, with no
small amount of success. The duty
of the preacher this evening is to at
tempt to place before you the past,
and to encourage you with reference
to the future, in relation to this im
portant institution. May the remarks
submitted be followed with the Divine
benediction!
I. Let us gratefully review the past.
II. Let us cheerfully anticipate the
future.
I. Let us gratefully review the past.
The history of twenty years, viewed
in relation to any individual or institu
tion, must present a variety of pain
ful and pleasing scenes. Who of us
can look upon such a period, in con
nexion with our present circumstances,
without witnessing many vicissitudes,
some of which are elevating, and many
of which are depressing! How many
(luring that time have been summoned
from time to eternity ! What reverses
of affairs, and what alterations in con
dition must pass before the memory
in such a retrospection ? And as it is
with individuals, so it must be with
societies. Twenty years have removed
many of the founders of the Home
Missionary Institution, whilst others
who were then active and energetic,
are beginning to feel the decaying
process of nature, and are hastening
to receive their great and glorious re
ward. The work of God, however,
still continues. If some are removed,
others are raised up to supply their
places. The cause of God and truth
must and will advance, until not only
Britain, but " the earth shall be full
of the knowledge of the Lord, as
the waters cover the sea."
It must be allowed that the " Home
Missionary Society" has not received
that attention and support from the
religious public, its importance and its
claims may justly demand. Whatever
reasons may be assigned for this, the
fact is self-evident to all, and cannot
but be lamented by every well-wisher
to his country. Rightly supported,
it would not only do much good at
home, but it would materially aid in
promoting good abroad. Were Bri
tain wholly evangelized, the resources
for foreign operations would be greatly
multiplied. From many a spot, now
in ignorance, devoted men would
come forth, willingly, to hazard their
lives for the sake of the Lord Jesus.
Villages, now enshrouded in moral
darkness, and whose inhabitants are
spending their hard-earned wages in
the path of sin, would cheerfully send
forth their contributions to convey
the Gospel to distant lands. The while
of our foreign Missionary institutions
would reap the benefit of this spread
of religion at home, and the time soon
come when men shall be blessed in
the Divine Redeemer; all nations
shall call him blessed.
We must not, however, in these re
grets that more has not been effected,
overlook what has really been accom
plished ; nor in these earnest desires
for increased effort, forget the exer-
tionsof past times. Many a benighted
village and hamlet has been visited
with the light of life. Numbers have
entered into eternity, praising God
for the existence of this institution.
Multitudes of children have been
snatched from ignorance and sin, and
trained up in the nurture and admoni
tion of the Lord. Thousands are now
praising God on earth for what has
been effected through Home Missions.
Let us, therefore, consider what great
things God hath done for us.
The " Home Missionary Society"
was formed in 1819, and at its first
meeting in May following, reported
an income of ,716 6s. Id. Fit*
years afterwards, in 1> 24, its receipts
amounted to 6694 8s. ; including
two splendid donations of 1000 and
501). At that time its Missionaries
were preaching in 212 villages, to up
wards of 18,600 hearers, whilst many
other stations and ministers were aided
by grants from the Society. When
the institution had been established
ten years, its regular income was not
so large as it had been five years be
fore, owing, no doubt, in a great mea
sure to the panic of those times. Still
it was larger than during some part of
the intervening period. At the anni
versary in 182U, the sum of 4*35 Is.
Id. was reported as received during
the year, besides '917 towards the
liquidation of a debt of 2000, that
had been incurred ; whilst the num
ber of its Missionaries and grautees
amounted to fifty-three. The general
prospects of the Soiiety at this pe
riod were thus stated by the Treasu
rer at the public meeting : If the
review of former years has been en
couraging, the past has been especi
ally so. Whether I look to the im
provement of the Society's funds,
(which present a comparative increase
of 1304 between the present and
the former year, and of rather a larger
amount when compared with 1827;)
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or, more especially, to the spirit of
Christian zeal, which has been awak
ened in the Society's behalf, or to the
expressed and cordial attachment of
county ministers and associations, my
brother officers and Committee have
every thin;; to encourage our hopes.
It is, therefore, with the fullest confi
dence, I anticipate the continuance
and increase of this Christian spirit.
This is all that is requisite to render
Britain, in a greater degree than ever,
the home of her churches, and a bless
ing to the universe."
Advancing five years farther in the
history of this valuable institution, and
to the fifteenth year of its existence,
we learn that in 1834 the receipts of
the Society, for all purposes, amounted
to 5,526 4s. 2d. The whole number
of agents then employed, was sixty,
who were engaged in spreading the
Gospel through more than 400 other
wise neglected villages, whilst 4000
young immortals were, through their
instrumentality, taught the truth as it
is in Jesus. To calculate the amount
of good resulting from these labours,
is impossible. The great day alsne
shall declare it. One of the Society's
Missionaries, in summing up his la
bours for the year then closed, writes :
" During the past year I have oc
cupied eight villages, preached 364
times, attended 104 prayer-meetings,
distributed above 2000 hand-bills and
tracts, twenty-two Bibles, and forty-
eight Testaments. Twelve have been
added to the church. The number of
schools are, two Sunday-schools and
three week-day schools, making five
altogether. The congregations are
large, and, what is more encouraging,
the true spirit of hearing seems to pre
vail. I have now on my list several
serious inquirers. My constitution is
now greatly shattered, yet I would
not exchange my post for an earthly
crown." Who would not desire that
the number of such agents should be
multiplied, ".until all the moral de
serts of England shall become as the
garden of the Lord, smiling in verdure
and frnitfulness, under the benign
rays of the Sun of righteousness ?"
(To be continued.)
A MOST AFFECTING CASE.
The Kev. William Bubier became
resident in Banbury, Oxfordshire, in
1830. He was then in the employ of
the Home Missionary Society, and
preached iu five villages in that neigh
bourhood. To discharge his ministe
rial duties, he had to walk many miles,
his nearest field of labour being dis
tant three miles from Banbury, and
the most distant six miles. He had
at this time a young and increasing
family, and to enable him to provide
for them, he added a school to his
other engagements. This was princi
pally attended to by Mrs. Bubier, his
other numerous duties not allowing
him much time to devote to it The
school had begun to prosper, when
Mrs. Bubier was, in March, 1837,
suddenly removed by death. From
this period Mr. Bu bier's affairs appear
to have gone wrong, he had suffered
an irreparable loss in the death of his
wife ; his school declined, and the dif
ficulties in which he consequently be
came involved, have probably had
some considerable effect in inducing
that lamentable state of mind in which
he now is. His health declined, and
at length his mind became unsettled.
His medical attendant advised a change
of air and scene as the only means
likely to restore him ; he was there
fore removed to Kineton, Warwick
shire, to the house of the Rev. Mr.
Kluht ; while there en a second visit
in the end of last September, he made
an attempt on his life. Tin: conse
quence of this was greatly to increase
his bodily debility. As his health be
came better, it was found that it was
not safe to trust him alone, and his
friends were obliged to convey him to
a private asylum in Hook-Norton;
the expenses attending that experi
ment were kindly met by Messrs.
Cobb, of Banbury. Time, however,
showed his malady rather worse than
better, and it was thought advisable
on all grounds, to procure admission
for him into New Bethlehem Hos
pital, into which place he was removed
on the 15th of December, in a very
low state of body and of mind. He
has six children, four boys of the re
spective ages of 16, 14, 10, and 8
years of age, and two sir's, the eldest
13, and the others years old; with
the exception of the eldest, who is a
clerk in a banking-house, and can
support himself, all the children
are entirely dependent upon the kind
ness of friends for even the first ne
cessaries of life. A lady in Coventry
has kindly taken the eldest daughter.
The Rev. N. M. Harry has taken
charge of the little boy, 10 years of
age, and has fortunately obtained ad
mission for him into the Congregation
al School, by paying i.'15 per annum,
 for January, 1810.
but hopes to succeed in securing his
election into that most useful institu-
tion, next April." The friends of these
dear and interesting children are
anxious to get admission for tliem into
some institution. In the meantime
the Christian public are respectfully
solicited to sympathize with this most
affecting case, as the expenses already
incurred are great, and they are of
daily recurrence.
N. M. Harry gratefully acknow
ledges the receipt of 18 10s., which
has been intrusted to his care.
Donations will be thankfully re
ceived at Messrs. Cobbs' Banking-
house, Banbury ; or, to their account,
at Jones, Lloyd, and Co., Lothbury ;
by the Rev. N. M. Harry, Thurlow-
place, Hackney-road ; by Mr. Richard
Baynes, 28, Paternoster-row; or at
the Office of the Home Missionary
Society, 11, Chatham-place, Black-
friars.
APPEAL ON BEHALF OF STOKE
FLEMING.
(Letter to the Editor.)
Dear Sir, You kindly inserted
in the Home Missionary Magazine for
November, the account sent by your
Missionary', the Rev. J. George, of
Dittisham, of the laying the founda
tion-stone of a village-chapel at Stoke-
Fleming, near Dartmouth. Will you
be so kind as to publish in the next
number of the Magazine, the follow
ing statement of the case, which will
prove interesting to the friends of
Home Missions, and it is hoped, se
cure some aid towards the expense of
building.
Stoke-Fleming is a village situate
about three miles from Dartmouth ;
the parish contains a population of
learly 1000: the village itself is con
tiguous to other villages, the inhabit
ants of which can with ease frequent
the chapel now building. Since the
decease of the late clergyman of the
parish, the Rev. W. Manliy, by whom
the Gospel was preached to the peo
ple, the Home Missionary on the
Dittisham station has preached in a
room in the village on a week even
ing, and some members of the church
under my pastoral care, have con
ducted a religious service in the same
room on Sabbath-evenings. The at
tendance on these occasions has been
such as to warrant the expectation
that, if a convenient chapel were built,
it would be well attended, and, under
the blessing of God, much good would
be done. The building is now so far
advanced, that soon after Christmas
the chapel, with the exception of seat
ing, will be finished. It is estimated the
total expense, including the purchase
of land, will not exceed 220, or at
the most 230, towards which we have
already procured about ,JI50. The
friends of the cause, at Dartmouth,
have contributed nearly 80, and the
remainder of the sum specified, has
been procured fromTotnes, Torquay,
Paignton, Ashburton, Tavistock, and
Plymouth ; and from a few friends in
London, Norfolk, Hazelwood, &c.
The property is vested in trust, and
the deed is in London for enrolment;
hut we stand in need of upwards of
G0 more than we have, to finish this
house for God. Our friends here will,
I doubt not, contribute something
more, but we shall greatly need fo
reign help, which it is hoped this state
ment will readily procure; "The
Lord loveth a cheerful giver."
Contributions will be thankfully re
ceived by the Rev. T. Stenner, Dart
mouth ; the Rev. J. George, Mission
ary, Dittisham, near Dartmouth ; the
Rev. Messrs. Smith, Plymouth ; and
W. Tarbotton, Totnes, Secretaries to
the Association ; and at the Home
Mission Kooins, 11, Chatham-place,
Blackfriars, London.
Yours, very truly,
T. Stenner.
Dartmouth, Dec. 19, 1839.
TESTIMONY IN FAVOUR OF THE
HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
[We have entire satisfaction in copy
ing into our pages the following letter
from an old and highly valued friend ;
there is so much heart and frankness
in it throughout, that it should not
pass away amidst the ephemeral lucu
brations of a newspaper, but obtain
permanency in our records. The last
sentence is playful, hut pensive; we
should really be unaffectedly sorry to
record the death, and attend the
funeral of the sueing and wooing party
in this matter, or of any individual or
Society wishing well and doing good
to the country. This we take to be a
mere impassioned apostrophe our
friends will not die. Happy unions
are not in general hasty onesthere
must be care, and counsel, and cau
tion, and consideration, and cove
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nants, before the contract is made;
and ''days should speak, and multi
tude of years should teach' wisdom:"
difficulties may be diminished, and
the happiest results follow from cir
cumstances to our short-sighted views
inauspicious in their commencement,
painful in their progress, but bright
and joyous at their close.Ed.]
HOME MISSIONS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE PATRIOT.
Sir, I feel exceedingly glad and
grateful that a public correspondence
has been opened on the subject of
Home Missions between the respected
Treasurer of the Home Missionary
Society and the Rev. J. A. James.
These gentlemen are, in every way,
so well qualified to discuss the ques
tion, that there is no doubt it will
soon be brought to a favourable issue.
I avail myself of the present oppor
tunity to bear iny testimony lo the
importance and value of the existing
Home Missionary Society. By its
assistance, within the last fourteen
Years, seven Missionary stations have
been established in the county of
Warwick, embracing forty villages
that were previously in a state of the
grossest moral darkness. Ten chapels
have been erected, several of which
were at once paid for, by unknown
friends, kindly answering to appeals
made in the Home Missionary Maga
zine. Six Congregational Churches
have been formed, two of which con
sist of upwards of forty members. The
sum of nearly 2000 has been granted
out of the funds of that Society for
the support of the agents, &c. and it
may be truly said, that " the wilder
ness and the solitary place is made
glad for them, and the desert rejoices
and blossoms as the rose." I further
beg to say, that in all my intercourse
and correspondence with the Trea
surer, Secretaries, and Committee,
which have been not a little, I have
ever met with the greatest kindness,
and the most Christian courtesy ; and
at the same time the most prompt
compliance with the requests for help
which I have not unfrequently made to
them ; and I am persuaded that in all
the pioceedings of the Committee
they have been influenced by the
purest motives, and have acted accord
ing to their best judgment, under ex
isting circumstances. " Pulmam qui
meruit Jerat."
In Mr. Thompson's excellent letter,
I perceive that he has snggested that
the recent legacy of 20,000 be ap
propriated to a chapel building fund ;
to which, perhaps, may be added
other legacies left to the Society, and
annual collections made by our con
gregations for that speciflc purpose.
These legacies might, I apprehend, be
most righteously and legally devoted
to such an object, and thus the cause
of Home Missions be promoted in a
most efficient way. As it has been
thought there would be a difficulty in
incorporating the Home Missionary
Society with the Congregational Home
Missionary Society, I beg to suggest
whether the Committee of the former
might not still remain in existence as
a building Committee, having" charge
of the funds for that purpose ; and the
Committee of the latter undertake
the education, appointment, and sup
port of the agents, and thejtransac-
tion of the other business of the Insti
tution. Two establishments need not
exist ; while the same officers might
remain, giving their attention to one
very important department of the So
ciety. Thus it appears to me, that the
Union so earnestly desired by both
your correspondents, and by the con
gregational body generally, through
out the kingdom, might be consum
mated.
I trust the Committee of the Con
gregational Union will be disposed to
make yet another overture to those
officers and members of the Commit
tee of the Home Missionary Society,
who still appear to stand out against
the proposed union. The two re
spected Treasurers, Messrs. Thomp
son and Hanbury, are now with us, as
also several of the committee. If,
however, such overtures again fail,
and the Home Missionary Society is
not disposed to make ready for a wed
ding, it must prepare for aspeedyfu-
neral.
I remain, Sir, yours respectfully,
John Sibree.
Coventry, Dec. 18, 1839.
''MASSA, WE VERY GLAD THAT
WE ALLOW TO DO SOMETHING."
Among the contributions of the
year, we have much pleasure in re
porting that a sum of ^272 Is. Hd.
has been received on account of
congregational collections from the
churches in Jamaica. To this sum
several additions are expected ; and
 for January, 1840. !)
though these churches consist, with the chancel, the last of the group of
few exceptions, of the poor, they have communicants. His slow rolling gait
shown a truly Christian spirit in the and awkwanl manner, his open mouth
manner in which they have respond and vacant countenance, bespoke a
ed to the appeal made to them by defective mind ; and afterwards his
the Committee. " Never," says Mr. rough utterance and harsh unnatural
Oughton, " did I witness a more gra tones in speaking, seemed decisive on
tifying spectacle, than when the poor this point. Fearing he might be either
people made their offerings ; nor did some wandering profligate coming,
1 ever see money given more cheer as sometimes happens, in hopes of
fully. So far from considering it bur sharing the alms, of which he might
densome, they came around me, and afterwards make a profane boast ; or
said, ' Massa, we very glad that we at best an idiot, who came forward
allow to do something for the good merely because others did, I said,
friends at home, who have done so when he kneeled down, " Friend, the
much for we.' " " One of the mem Prayer-book directs that whoever in
bers of my church," says Mr. Clark, tends to come to the Lord's-table,
of Brown's Town, " who three years should give notice to the curate be
since purchased the remaining term fore hand : you have not done this ;
of his apprenticeship, and has a nn- and as you are quite a stranger, I do
merous family to support, gave i.10 not know either your fitness, or v. lie -
currency to the collection. I remon- ther you even understand what the
strated with him, as I feared that he sacrament means." He said, " Yes,
could ill afford so large a sum with I know it's the body and blood of
justice, especially as on the 1st of An- Jesus, who died for poor sinness."
gust last he gave 19 towards liqui- When I asked whether he had ever
dating the chapel debt. He told me taken it, he said, " Yes, three times;
how much he owed, and what money when 1 was bad with the ague. I am
was due to him, showing that he could, a sinner by glare." Afier this strange
without wronging any one, give that answer, I said, '' Friend, I do not teel
sum to the mission ; to which, he said, at liberty to administer it to you."
he owed every thing he had, and He answered, " Oh I very well I and
could not give enough to manifest his though he did not receive the sacra
gratitude for having had the Gospel ment, remained, looking wistfully,
sent to him." and kneeling reverentially to the last.
To how many a Christian professor, After the service was over, a few
in our native land, might it not be questions drew from him his name,
justly said, " Go thou and do like native place, and occupation that
wise 1" of a road labourer ; that he had slept
Cottagers, are you very glad to the preceding night in a barn, as he
be allowed to do something for other had " no money to pay for lodging,
cottagers throughout the country, who and had had a poor breakfast of bread
are asking the Directors of the Home and milk." " But you don't call that
Missionary Society to send them Mis a poor breakfast ?" "Oh I no ; I am
sionaries also ? tens of thousands of thankful to good God for it, but there
such are asking for the bread of life, was very littleso I'm hungry." The
are saying, " Oh that one would give conversation then proceeded. " Did
us to drink of the well of Bethlehem !" you ever take the sacrament ?" "Yes}
Oh show your gratitude by doing all at a big town called Melton Mow
in your power, and above all, never bray, and twice at a village." " But
forget to present the fervent prayer the minister knew you I" " Yes, at
when your children surround the fa the village; I was bad a long time
mily altar, that the Saviour you love with the ague." " Can you read 1"
may soon be loved by every cottager " Yes." " How are yon able to
in your native land. read?" "By the grace of God."
A Cottager's Fiuend. *' How does that make you able to
read '!" " He put it in my parents'
to send me to school, and learn God's
THE WAYFARING MAN THOUGH A Bible, to know about Jesus, that died
FOOL, SHALL NOT ERR THEREIN. for poor sinners." " Well, but do
A poor middle-aged stranger, with yon not drink too much beer ?" " No,
miserably tattered clothes, but clean I never does that; God would be
face and hands, after listening in a offended." " Yon steal then some
pew just inside of the church door times ?" " No, I never wrongs any
during the service, came slowly into body : God would uot open the gate
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of heaven to me if I did that." " Yon energy with which simple truths flow
swear sometimes?'' " No, I never ed from his lips.
takes his holy name in vain ; he would Told to come to the house for food,
be angry, and not let me get to hea he said, in passing through the church
ven." " Then yon are not a sinner 1" yard, " David, in the 23rd Psalm,
"Yes, I am a poor sinner ; but Jesus says, Surely goodness and mercy
died on the cross for poor sinners. I shall follow me all the days of my
believe in Jesus Christ, bis only Son ; life, and I will dwell in the house of
born of the Virgin Mary ; crucified ; the Lord for ever' the house of the
and the third day he rose again from Lord means where the Lord dwells
the dead. It says so ; and so he did. that's heaven. If we be sincere-
He loves poor sinnersdied for poor hearted in our prayer, Jesus Christ
sinnersthat's why I want to eat his will put out his arms, take us to his
body and bloodsaves poor sinners home, take yon and me theredwell
from hell put our sins on his own in God's house for evermore."
crossthe Lord laid on him the ini While eating at the door, with his
quities of us allbare our sins in his eyes riveted on the food, he conti-
own body with his stripes we are nued dropping sentences: " God may
healed chastisement of our peace bless yon for this"" take yon and
was on himnumbered with trans me to that place" " loves poor sin
gressorsmade reconciliation for ini ners"" died on the cross for poor
quity,it says so in God's book." sinnersthat's why I want to eat his
When asked if he understood the body and blood" " always goes to
sermon, (Rom. iv. 25 ) he answered, place of worship on the Lord's Day"
" Yes, it was about Jesus, that died " we shall meet in glory."
for poor sinnersgave himself a ran He neither on the one hand beg
som for poor sinners himself bare ged, nor on the other failed in out
our sinstook them all awayblotted ward respect. We gave him no money;
them all outwill take us to heaven, and after thankfully receiving a few
and speak for us, and save nswon't homilies and tracts, he went away with
let you and me be lost." He ran on contented, happy and grateful looks.
thus for some time, bnt seemed to re
member nothing of the sermon, but
the text quoted. I said, " So you
will get to heaven because you are CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION SOCIETY.
good !" He said, " No, Jesus will let
me get theretook my sins on him Lectures to " Socialists" and others, to be
gave himself for me. I believe in delivered at Eagle-street Chapel, Red
Jesus Christ, his only Son, yon know; Lion-square, Holborn, on Wednesday
and he said, ' Do this in remembrance Evenings, at Eight o'clack.
of me ;' so I want to eat his body aud Jan. 1.The Reasonableness of a Di
blood, because he died for poor sin vine Revelation. Rev. J.
ners." " Do this in remembrance of Woodwark.
me," was repeated many times. I 8.The Necessity of a Divine
said, " Well, I wish you had spoken Revelation to instruct intel
to me before the service, but you un ligent Creatures in the na
derstand why I could not give you ture of acceptable Worship.
the sacrament." He answered, " Yes, Kev. J. Aldis.
I like your motive mighty well; yon 15.The Causes which generally
did right, sir." Although the congre operate to induce a Rejec
gation of communicants had retired, tion of Divine Revelation.
he still lingered on his knees, as if in Rev. T. Archer, A. M.
hopes of receiving the communion, 22.The Divine Institution and
and said much, mingling texts, leav Sacred Obligations of Mar
ing out half the words, and passing at riage. Rev. J. Blackburn.
once to their essential parts. 29.The degraded and demora
There was an unpleasant, cunning lized Condition of Commu
look, and vacant stare over his coun nities rejecting Religious
tenance; but when speaking of the Obligation. Rev. Alex.
Saviour, the expression changed ; his Fletcher, A. M.
eyes sparkled, his face kindled with Feb. 5.The Adaptation of Christi
intelligence, truth, and love ; and his anity to the Promotion of
revolting guttural tones, and drawl Social and Personal Happi
ing, imperfect utterance, often almost ness. Rev. E. Steane.
unintelligible, were forgotten in The 12. The necessary Connexion be-
 for January, 1840. 11

twecn Sin and Suffering. 30.The Prodigal Son. Rev. G.

Rev. C. Stovel.
19.The Immortality of the Hu
man Soul, and its Capabili
ties of enjoying eternal
Happinessor enduring ever
lasting Woe. Rev.J. Young,
A.M.
26.The Reasonableness of the
Doctrine of future and eter
nal Rewards and Punish
ments. Rev. J. Burnet.
Rose.
Feb. 6.The Rich Man and Lazarus.
Rev. T. Binney.
13.The Pharisee and Publican.
Rev. J. Stevenson, A. M.
20.The Marriage Feast. Rev. J.
Aldis.
27.The Ten Virgins. Rev. G.
Rogers.
DEATH OF THE REV. MR. BUBIER.

CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION SOCIETY. Since the affecting appeal, which

Lectures to Mechanics and others, on the
Parables of our Lord, to he delivered
at Union Chapel, Parish-street, liorse-
lildown, on Thursday Evenings, at
Eight o'clock.
Jan. 2.The Good Samaritan. Rev.
J. Pulling.
9 The Rich Fool. Rev. H.
Richard.
16.The Barren Fig-tree. Rev.
J. Arundel.
23.The Lost Sheep. Rev. C.
Gilbert.
appears in the preceding pages, was
drawn np, the deeply afflicted servant
of Christ, to whom it refers, has been
called to his rest. He died on Tues
day, Dec. 24. His mental sufferings
were very acute; he rests from
his labours, and, we doubt not, has
entered into peace. It is quite neces
sary that the foregoing appeal should
be made to the sympathy and kind
ness of Christians, as his orphan chil
dren are in much distress.
Donations will be received ae stated
in the appeal.

SALE OF USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL "WORK FOR THE

BENEFIT OF THE HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The Ladies' Committee conducting the Sale, which is to take
place in May next, as usual, thus early and earnestly entreat a con
tinuance of the former kindness of their friends, and the friends of
the great cause of Home Missions, to forward, in due season, such
Articles as will be likely to produce the best result.
If the providing suitable Articles for the Sale, is commenced
early, (the importance of which, they beg leave to press upon the
attention of their friends,) it will occasion a larger quantity, in
creased interest in the Sale itself, and relieve from that hurry and
slender provision, which result from beginning to think and act for
the Sale only in April or May.
Home Mission Rooms, 1 1 , Chatham-place,
Blackfriars, Dec. 28, 1839.

NORTON.
of Poundisford Park, Revs. Messrs.
Taylor, Gammon, Wlietter ; Messrs.
In this rural and pleasant village, a Bunter and Pain, the Sunday-school
highly interesting meeting was held on teachers. At the dinner, Messrs. Bun
Friday week, and at which were pre ter and Pain referred to the encour
sent the children of the Chapel Sun aging state of the Sunday-school, and
day-school, the Hon. Mrs. Thompson, the Kev. Mr. Taylor reviewed the di-
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I'f'ct and indirect influence which had
been produced by its example on the
friends of the Establishment, in the
founding of other schools in the vi
cinity, and in the additional services
in several of the churches, and of the
spirit in which, as the former agent of
the Home Missionary Society, he had
laboured to carry out its catholic prin
ciples, and which were those only of
the rivalry in love of all good works.
Thomas Thompson, Esq., the Society's
treasurer, urged their perseverance,
observing that the scene before him
was most exhilarating, when he thought
uf the reported state of the village
when Charles Noel Welman, Esq., and
Mr. S. Greathead, jun., laid the foun
dation of the adjoining chapel, in
1821, and when T. Welman, Esq. and
the Hon. Mrs. Welman, Mrs. Rebecca
Welman, Miss Sprague, Rev. Messrs.
Golding and Wintou, and others, en
couraged the friends in their self-de
nying labours ; and perceiving that al
though several of their early friends
had gone to their heavenly rest, the
cause not only was in existence, but
most flourishing, he, Mr. T., could not
but rejoice, and still more so, from its
connexion with the Home Missionary
Society. In their devoted example, he
hoped the friends of pure Christianity
would he induced to labour more dili
gently ; that if ever such exertions
were required, the present was the
period, for although the Society had
100 villages, 8,500 children, 540 gra
tuitous teachers, 60,000 hearers, sur
rounded by a population of 600,000
immortal beings under its paternal
care, there were more than two mil
lions still living in a state of ignorance,
and to whom, instead of the pure doc
trines of the Reformation, the popish
errors now rising at one of our Uni
versities, from whence streams from
the volume of inspirationiought alone to
flow, were spreading their hateful in
fluence through many populous towns
and villages of our beloved country ;
that it behoved the friends of evange
lical truth to form a holy phalanx in
the spirit of Christian love without re
gard to sect or party, and with a de
termination worthy the Christians of
the 19th century, to resolve, with the
Directors of the Home Missionary So
ciety, that not a populous town nor the
most obscure hamlet shall any longer
be dwelling in ignorance, nor respond
to the dangerous influence of infidelity,
socialism, or Puseyism, without some
noble efforts to rescue our country
men, and to preserve our civil and re-
ligious institutions, not only unimpaired
for generations to come, but hand
them down to our children with in
creased vigour, dignity, and glory.
Mr. T. afterwards addressed the chil
dren, and Mrs. T. having rewarded
them, the meeting separated.
BENEFITS OF CHRISTIAN PA
TIENCE.
It justifies all God's decrees; has
place in every command ; strengthens
faith, governs peace, promotes charity,
teaches humility, waits for the repent
ance of men, and the confession of
their faults; governs the flesh, pre
serves the spirit, bridles the tongue,
holds the hands, tramples upon temp
tations, repels scandals, perfects mar
tyrdom ; comforts the poor, moderates
the rich, does not burden the weak
nor consume the strong ; delights the
Christian, invites the heathen, recom
mends the servant to his master, and
the master to God ; adorns the wo
man, approves the man ; is lovely in a
child, commendable in the >oung, ad
mirable in the old, beautiful in every
sex and age. Tertullian.

POETRY.

THE ATTRACTIONS OF HEAVENLY WISDOM.

Altered from Watts's Lyrics into Psulnwdic Metre.

THE FIFTH OF A SERIES.

The man is blest whom Wisdom guides,

Peaceful to her own lieav'nly seat;
Nor can the tempests or the tides
That roar, supplant his steady feet.
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Earth, yon may let your arrows fly, . , ,

And seek a passage to his breast ;
He, smiling, sees them all pass by,
Pursuing still his heav'nly rest.
But, oh, 'tis toil to rise this height,
With self and all its claims to part;
Against besetting sins to fight,
And drive our tempters from the heart.
Come to my breast, O holy Dove,
Melt off my lustsone powerful ray
Shall fill my heart with beav'nly love,
And bear me far from earth away.
Heav'n is my homeexpand my wings,
Above the globe my flight aspires;
I cannot love earth's little things,
For heav'n itself has my desires.
1 am the Lord's, and he is mine,
Yes, Jesns is my highest love:
His glory is my great design.
And shall be till I'm call'd above.
Thames Ditton. J. C.

THE MEMORY OF THE JUST IS BLESSED.

The following very interesting lines on the Rev. John M'Laurin,* author of
the justly admired " Discourses on Gal. vi. 14," 1 do not remember to have
seen in any periodical. They are worthy preservation.
Westminster, Sept. 81, 1839. S.
Adorned with learning, taste, and manly sense,
Wisdom with genius, wit without offence;
Modest, yet resolute in virtue's cause ;
Ambitious, not of man'* but God's applause:
Each talent that enrich'd his heaven born mind,
By Jesus given, to Jesus he resign'd.
Swift was his race, with health and vigour blest ;
Soft was his passage to the land of rest;
His work concluded, ere the day was done,
Sudden the Saviour stoop'd, and caught him to his throne.
Edinburgh, March 8, 1755.
* The Rev. John M'Maurin was born Oct. 1693. Died Sept. 1, 1754. He married, 1721,
Lilia?, daughter of Mr. John Rae, of Little Govan, by whom he had nine children. His eldest
daughter was married to the Rev. Dr. Gillies, and died soon after the birth of her eighth
child, Aug. 6, 1 754, about a month before her father.

Mvihe strength SUSTAINING Strengthen'^ by thee, I shall rejoice

HUMAN WEAKNESS.
_
Psalm cxix. 28.
Father of mercies, on thy word
My hope shall ever rest ;
I melt in sorrow, now afford
Relief, though sore opprest.
My soul, cast down through sin and T1'?.s"u! kI,.a." m,el.t- bn* not in fear>
To theefear,
would now complain ;
;e woibe thou for ever near,
My strength,
ngth, i
And al my foes restrain.
In each afflictive day,
And ]isten to thy sti]l g|naU voice)
And see some cheering6 ray. J
Soon shall these sorrows ever cease,
The dream of life be o'er ;
Soon shall each storm be hushed in
peace,
And tears be known no more.
shall be dissolv d in love ;
StTf!Tn "El?" Jrrd "PpCar'
And dwel1 "* h'm above-
Westminster, Sept. 26, 1839. S.
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TO A RELIGIOUS FRIEND AT
PARTING.
Indeed 'tis sweet
For friends to meet;
And painful 'tis to part.
When kindred minds,
In union join'd,
In principle and heart.
Solihull.
NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.
The New Year's Party. By the Rev.
T. XV. Aveling. Thos. Ward and Co.
A very pleasing little book, and
most suitable for a New Year's pre
sent. Replete with instruction of the
highest order.
Lectures on the Lord's Prayer. By Sa~
muel Nichols. Thomas Ward and Co.
We have seldom noticed so much
excellent and scriptural matter com
pressed in so small a compass. We
trust this little book will be highly use
ful to all, and especially to the young.
The Child's Own Book, for 1839.
This useful publication quite sus
tains its former excellence. We can
well recommend it to parents for their
children.
1. The Day of Pentecost. 2. The Re
vival of Religion. By Andrew Reed,
D.D. Thomas Ward and Co.
It is impossible to read these
pamphlets unimpressed or nnedified.
J hey are indeed excellent. The latter
is a narrative of the state of religion at
Wycliffe Chapel during 1839. May
similar instances of the power and in
fluence of God the Holy Spirit suc
ceeding a faithful ministry be multi
plied on every hand.
Ward's Library of Standard Divinity,
without Abridgement.
History of the Hebrew Commonwealth'
translated from the German of John
John, D.D. By Calvin E. Stowe,
A.M.
We notice with much satisfaction,
this publication; by all students in di
vinity, especially, it should be read ;
and Christians will obtain from these
important works a mass of religious
instruction intimately connected with
doctrine, duty, and experience. It is
beautifully printed, with a remarkably
clear type.
And is it sweet
For friends to meet,
And painful to depart?
Then heaven is sweet,
For there they meet,
And never more shall part.
W. W.
Practical Reflections on the Sufferings
and Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.
By the Rev. F. A. A. Gonthier. Re
ligious Tract Society.
It is well remarked in the introduc
tion to this work, that to those who
have read the life of the Rev. F. A.
A. Gonthier, it will possess a peculiar
interest. This was his last work. It is
indeed full of refreshing truth.
British India, inits relation to the Decline
of Hindooism, and the Progress of
Christianity : containing remarks un
the manners, customs, and literature if
the people, Sfc. With Engravings. By
the Rev. William Campbell, Mission-
ary to India. John Snow.
Mr.Campbell is every way fully quali-
fied.to write upon the important subject
of this volume. He has resided nearly
twelve years in India, and has been
exclusively devoted to the work of a
Missionary. Well may the devoted
author regret, that after fifty years of
occupation by British power, India
should be so unknown to the public at
home, and that her transcendent in
terests should receive so little attention
from the Christian world. We trust
the present work will awaken atten
tion to this great subject ; it will well
recompense a careful perusal. It is
written in a very pleasing manner
adverting to the reviving trade and
commerce of India, and her increas
ing prosperity ; and inquiring into
the reason why this is so, he adds, in
simple, but impressive language, " It
is because the time, the set time to
favour India is come ; and her nations
are born, who are to praise the Lord.
It is because she is soon to forego her
idolatry for ever, and the vile divini
ties are to perish out of her abodes.
It is because the Lord has determined
to add her as another gem to the me
diatorial crown of his Son ; and to con
fer upon her the best boon which
Heaven can bestow upon a country
the Gospel and religion of Jesus
Christ."
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Old Humphrey's Addresses. Religious
Tract Society,
Most of our readers are well ac
quainted with the attractive produc
tions of this pleasing writer. They
will be glad to find his excellent ad
dresses are thus collected together.
All young persons should read them,
Popery Unveiled, in six lectures.
A very seasonable publication by
the Religious Tract Society.
15
Transplanted Flowers ; or, a Memoir of
Mrs. Rumpff, and of the Duchess de
Broglie. By Robert Baird, Religious
Tract Society.
Scripture Emblems. Religious Tract So
ciety.
Voyages to and from the Cape of Good
Hope, with an account of a journey into
the interior of South Africa. By the
Rev. John Campbell. Intendedfor the
Young. Religious Tract Society,

DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS,

From November 18 to December 18, 1839.

Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's

Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.
Treasurer; Mr. B. HANBURY, 138, Blackfriars-road, Sub-Treasurer; the Rev.
E. A. DUNN, Belgrave-placc, Pimlico, Secretary ; by Messrs. LADBROKES
and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings; by Messrs. HANKEY, Fenchurch-
street, and by any of the Directors.

The List will in future be made up to the I8t/i day of every Month,

t. d. s. d.
" Christiana," for Bibles and Tes Mr. A. B. Walker 0 9 0
taments for the schools on the Mr. W. Trevethick ... 10 0
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per J. Holt, Esq., Treasurer, on Mr. W. L. Sharp, per Miss Rogers
account 50 A 7 18 0
ISLINGTON AUXILIARY, W. Mr. Tomkins D 0 5 0
Brownlow, Esq., Treasurer, on Mrs. Spellman, Twigfolly, per Rev.
account 13 G. Evans 0 14 0
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stoke, Hampshire, on Walsingham Station, per Rev. W.
account of Overton ... 40 0 0 Legge, on account 5 0 0
Collected by Miss Price, Subscriptions, &c, per Rev. W.
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41 Half-yearly Collections
Subscriptions, per Rev. W. Fos at Temple Sowerby 4 14 8
ter, Missionary at Westerham, Miss Hill's Home
Kent : Missionary Box,
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Elms 5 0 0 Sowerby 0 6 8
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Subscription 1 0 0 5 5 0
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colnshire, contributions from Mrs. A. Bidgood, Treasurer 80 0 0
Friends, by Cards, viz. : Mrs. Coulthard, Brixton, per Rev.
Collected by J. Hunt 3 3 0
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Miss E.Rogers 0 13 6 Subscriptions, &c, per Rev. J.
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Mrs. Fox 0 5 (i Hampshire :
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dean A 0 10 6 tisham 1 1 0
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do A 0 10 6 Miss Hall, Claphim-road, contents
Collected by Miss of Missionary Box 1
Martin, Weekly Sub Subscriptions from Walton Sta
scriptions 1 19 6 tion, Surrey, per Rev. George
Evans :
Omitted last Month, from list of Arthur Scott, Esq. ... 10 0
Subscriptions, per Rev.T. Sharp, Mrs. Scott 1 0 0
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Mrs. Howe 0 10 0
Subscriptions, &c, per Rev. J. Mr. Bartholomew .... 0 10 0
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SOUTH DEVON AS Mrs. Brett <l 10 0
SOCIATION, to In small sums 0 15 0
wards the Hire of a 7. 5 0
Horse 5 0 0 Milton, Kent, collected at the Rev.
- R. Peek, Esq., towards J. Dorrington's, per Rev. Geo.
the Support of a Evans 3

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The Directors most gratefully acknowledge the receipt of a parcel from
" Christiana," containing tracts and books.
The Directors beg to acknowledge the receipt of a parcel of books and
tracts from W. L.
The Directors gratefully acknowledge the receipt of a box of linen from
Mrs. Shepperson and Friends, of Craven Chapel, for the use of the poor wo
men on the Rev. J. George's station at Dittisham, near Totnes, Devon.
The Rev. A. Stradling, of Langport, Somerset, returns his sincere thanks to
the Religious Tract Society for a grant of useful tracts.
The Rev. J. Allen presents his best thanks to the Committee of the Reli
gious Tract Society for a grant of tracts for South Cave Station, especially for
the small books for children, which have proved very acceptable. He also
gratefully acknowledges the receipt of a grant of books from the Committee
of the Hull Sunday School Union, which has greatly contributed to the
commencement of one Sabbath-school at Cave, and another at the village of
Elloughton.
The Rev. W. M'Dowall, Missionary at Kirby Moorside, Yorkshire, returns
his sincere thanks for a parcel of tracts from Mrs. Robert Watson, Whitby.
The Rev. J. Hooper begs gratefully to acknowledge the receipt of a grant
of tracts from the Religious Tract Society, for Christian Malford station, to be
distributed among the excavators on the Great Western Railway.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month
will be held on Monday evening, January 20, at Fetter-lane Chapel,
(the Rev. C. Morris's.)
The Rev. C. Morris will deliver the Address.
Service to commence at Half-past Six o'clock.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Bolt-court, London.

 THE

FEBRUARY, 1S40.

AN ADDRESS DELIVERED AT THE MONTHLY HOME MISSION.

ARY PRAYER-MEETING, HELD IN CHAPEL-STUEET, SOHO,
NOV. 18, 1839, BY THE REV. W. SPENCER, HOLLO WAY.
(Concluded from page G.)
Taking up the last report of the to say with Isaiah " I have laboured
Society, now that it has reached the iu vain, I have spent my strength for
twentieth year of its existence, the nought, and in vain."
present aspect of things is most en Thus, for the space of twenty years,
couraging. The income of the Society has the " Home Missionary Society"
was declared, at its last meeting, to be continued to present its claims to the
7909 17j. 9d. The number of agents Christian public, and to prosecute its
110preaching the Gospel to more highly important and efficient labours.
than on, owl hearers, and in the midst Upwards of One Hundred Thousand
of a population of upwards of 600,000 Pounds have already been received
persons. Connected with these sta towards the attainment of the object
tions are 230 sabbath-school;, contain contemplated. It has also been the
ing nearly 8,500 children, taught by means of exciting, in other quarters,
540 gratuitous teachers. These are both in London and the country, in
labouring in the east and the west, creased attention to the moral neces
the north and the south of our highly- sities of our home population. Its
favoured country. They are occupy statements of the vast amount of des
ing stations that, but for them, would titution that prevailed, first awakened
be left in moral darkness. They consideration to the appalling fact,
are preaching the Gospel to listeniug that there were millions in Britain in a
thousands who would otherwise, hu state of ignorance as deplorable as the
manly speaking, never have heard the idolaters of Hindustan. Besides the
glad- tidings of redeeming love. immediate and direct results of its
I he agents connected with the So own operations, it has collaterally ef
ciety may be divided into two classes ; fected great good in calling the atten
those who are wholly devoted to its tion, and exciting the energies of other
service, and those who are partially organizations to the important enter-
supported from its funds. The former prize. Its agents are now labouring
are its Missionaries; the latter, its in more than half the counties of our
grantees. Of both, generally speak native land ; and many are the ex
ing, it is not affirming too much, that tracts that might be taken from their
they are valuable and efficient men. journals, proving both the extent and
They suffer many privations ; they en value of their exertions. Let the fol
counter many difficulties; they meet lowing serve as a specimen. One of
with much opposition; they endure the Society's Missionaries writes from
many discouragements ; they are ex Dorsetshire :" My journals give you
posed to many dangers ; they travel, but an imperfect idea of the numer
chiefly on foot, many miles ; but their ous and urgent claims upon my time
journals show a devotedness to their and services in various ways, by the
work, breathing the very spirit of extensive field of labour in which I
their Master, " who went about doing am placed ; however, if this journal
good." Their reports, as might be was placed beside any one sent from
expected, present a variety of detail, hence in 1831, the Christian philan
some of a cheering, and some of a thropist, and the lover of his country,
depressing nature ; but the general would be constrained to exclaim, ' This
character of the whole is encouraging, is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous
and proves that they are not permitted iu our eyes,'
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" In 1831, in all this moral and natu
ral desert, there was no habitation for
God in all the villages in which I la
bour ; and, to collect 100 adults in
cottages on a sabbath service, was
considered very encouraging. At the
present time we have three commo
dious chapels, and have the pleasure
of seeing them filled, and often over
flowing. Une thousand immortal souls
upon the sabbath hear of a precious
Saviour. God is calling 'one and an
other out of darkness ; some are gone
to join the church of the first-born in
heaven, and others are come forward
to fill their places in the church on
earth."
Such is a brief review, and hasty
glance at the past history and present
position of the " Home Missionary
Society." Surely we have reason to
thank God and take courage. Pro
ceeding, then, to the next division of
the subject assigned me :
II. Let us cheerfully anticipate the
future.
1. Surely the consideration of these
things should call forth our tliankful-
ness-
" Not nnto us, O Lord, not unto
us, but unto thy name give glory, for
thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake,"
will be the grateful feeling of every
Christian mind on the contemplation
of the facts now presented. It was
God who put it into the minds of ho
noured and devoted men, some of
whom have gone to receive their final
reward, to form this noble institution.
It is God who has raised up, during a
period of twenty years, valued and
devoted agents, who have successively
said, " Here am I, send me." To
God we must give the glory for the
sum of 100,000 and upwards, cheer
fully contributed to this great and im
portant object. To God be all the
praise for those pious and devoted
persons who have gathered poor chil
dren, from the highways and hedges,
and brought them under sabbath-
school instruction. " This is the Lord's
doing ; it is marvellous in our eyes."
If we take a correct view of Chris
tian labour, we shall always esteem it
rather a privilege, than regard it as a
task, to be employed in the great work
of evangelization. God has consulted
our profit and enjoyment in employ
ing human instrumentality to carry on
his work of mercy in the world. En
tering upon any department of reli
gious philanthropy, in the spirit of
Him who said, " My meat is to do the
will of him that sent me, and to finish
his work," we shall find there is a
luxury in doing good. We should,
therefore, be thankful to God who has
deigned to employ human agency in
the work of Home Missions, and who
has blessed that agency with success.
That, whilst twenty years have brought
their usual amount of changes, (and
whilst the past twenty years have
brought more than their usual amount,)
the cause we have this evening as
sembled to promote, has maintained
its onward course; aud, locking back
upon the past, at the present hour,
the exclamation is called forth, " What
hath God wrought!"
2. Surely the consideration of these
things should stimulate our courage.
The Society has had to make its
way through a host of difficulties. In
not a few instances the hand of per
secution has been raised against it.
Even those who are appointed, " for
the punishment of evil-doers, and for
the praise of them that do well," have
at least winked at their proceedings,
who have said, " Rase it, rase it, even
to the foundation thereof." The va
luable aid of "the Society for the
Protection of Religious Liberty," has
been necessary, in some instances, to
secure the civil rights of its agents,
and the preservation of its chapels and
school-rooms. Discouragements have
also arisen from the indifference of
many to its claims, and who have ra
ther considered its very existence a
reflection on their country and the
church, than instituted a candid exa
mination into its character and pro
ceedings; whilst the ignorance that
has been encountered, and the hard
ships endured by its devoted agents,
have often thrown a darkening shadow
over its otherwise bright and cheer
ing prospects.
But amidst all these things it has
steadily pursued its course, and with
out egotism, may claim to be the pa
rent of other efforts now contem
plated, and in partial operation, for
the more effectual attainment of the
one great and important object. The
Divine blessing has given a sanction
to iis proceedings, and proved that
the work is of God and not of men.
Great good has been already effected,
but " there remaineth yet very much
land to be possessed." " Let us go up
at once, and possess it, for we are well
able to overcome it." " The Lord of
Hosts is with us ; the God of Jacob is
our refuge." The retrospection of the
past is cheering, and the anticipation
of the future is animating. Onward
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is to be the motto inscribed on our w'len we worship in our sanctuaries.

banners ; Christ, and him crucified,
must be our watchword, and victory
will certainly crown the spiritual con
flict.
3. Surely the consideration of these
things should lead to enlarged zeal.
One painful fact has been brought
to light by the investigations of the
" Home Missionary Society," and
other inquirers ; that the spiritual des
titution of Britain has been, anil still
is, greater than twenty years ago, or
even within a more recent period,
was imagined. The Committee of this
Institution, in their report for 1834,
alluding to the time of its establish
ment, observe : " When the Home
Missionary Society was formed, many
doubts existed in the public mind re
specting the necessity of such an in
stitution. It was the prevailing opi
nion, that nearly the whole country
was in a state of evangelization, either
by Churchmen or Dissenters. The
statements of moral and religious des
titution then put forth by the friends
of the Society, were contradicted by
some, were looked on with incredulity
by others, and were received with he
sitation by the great bulk of British
Christians." Blessed be God, the des
titution is not so great now as it was
then, and for a considerable portion
of its abatement, we are, under God,
indebted to the persevering and de
voted labours of this Society.
Let, then, the cheering contempla
tion of the past animate to renewed
and augmented diligence. Much yet
remains to be done. Let the tale still
be told from every pulpit ; whisper
ed in every pew ; conveyed to every
Christian family : There are at least
two millions of our fellow-countrymen
without the means of salvation. Let us
think of this when we enter our closet.
Let us remember this when we bow
our knees around the domestic altar.
Let us bear this faet on our minds
Let us reflect on this when we read
our Bibles. Let us ponder upon this
when weattend our meetings for send
ing the Gospel abroad. There are
two millions within the boundaiics
of the Tweed and the Land's-end ; of
the Bristol Channel, and the Yar
mouth-roads, who have not the oppor
tunity, if they had the will, of hearing
the glad news of redeeming love.
" Awake, awake, put on strength,
O arm of the Lord." " Awake, awake;
put on thy strength, O Zion." Church
of the living God, awake. British
Christians, awake at the cry of perish
ing millions around you. Their moral
wretchednes calls for your aid. They
are passing hastily into eternity. Fa
thers, mothers, children,all, all are
going the downward road to eternal
misery, in ENGLAND, from whence
the South Sea Islander, and the sable
African have learnt to know Christ
and him crucified. Efforts for foreign
lands must not be suspended nor
weakened. The "London Missionary
Society" must realize its one hundred
thousand pounds. But England must
not be forgotten. The population of
Britain must not be neglected. Her
teeming crowds must not be left to
perish, whilst we are sending the word
of life to other people, and to other
lands. Prospects of usefulness are
opening in every direction. Numbers
are crying, " Come over and help us."
The way is already prepared for the
introduction of the Gospel to many
benighted villages of our sea-girt home.
The past is full of encouragement.
The future is full of hope. " Let us
not be weary in well-doing, for in due
season we shall reap if we faint not."
Therefore, my beloved brethren, " be
ye stedfast, immovable, always abound
ing in the work of the Lord ; foras
much as ye know that your labour is
not in vain in the Lord."

INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME

MISSIONARY STATIONS.
JOY AND GLADNESS IN MISSION journal is delayed till next month, it
SERVICE PLEASING ANEC
will be too late for the Magazine. I
refer in my subscription list, especi
DOTE ON A VILLAGE STATION. ally to 10s. received from the young
I am writing before the time, but it gentlemen belonging to a boarding-
has just occurred to me, that, if my school at this place ; the amount is
c 2
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(mall, I ul I have learnt not to despise ing of our new chapel, and its inter
tlie day of small things, and to re esting results, although these have
joice that our youth are catching the been the subjects of distinct articles,
spirit of the age, which is truly a Mis which have appeared in the " Quar
sionary one. terly Chronicle" and the Magazine.
From the 21st to the 26th ult., I was The completing and opening so com
kept a close prisoner at home, but the modious and respectable a place of
Lord mercifully raised me up again to worship, occupying so commanding a
resume my work on the sabbath-day. position in the town, has proved quite
Besides my usual engagements, 1 had a new era in its religious history. No
to inter a corpse ; on the Monday held thing at all resembling it has ever
a prayer meeting, and baptized a child. been known before. 'I hat there would
On Tuesday morning, married acouple. he some considerable increase of at
On Thursday preached again ; and last tendance, was reasonably expected ;
subbath n oining, attended my Sun but the Directors will be gratified to
day class of boys; preached in the af learn that the new chapel, more than
ternoon and evening, and afterwards twice the size of the old one, has
administered the Lord'* supper ; and been regularly well filled on Lord's-
this week I am working hard to pre day evenings, from the time of its
pare for our annual examination of the opening ; and that more than once the
sabbath children. forms have been brought from the
Last week I was delighted inso vestry, and placed in the aisles to af
much, that although I am very lame, ford accommodation to the listening
I could hardly refrain from leaping throng. Truly, when I contrast the
for joy, occasioned by the following scene before me, with what I beheld
short conversation with a promising on the first of my sabbath labours in
youth, whose seat is never empty the town, when I preached to about a
when the chapel doors are open :" It dozen persons in an obscure cottage
was a happy day, Sir, when John (his on the very spot on which the chapel
brother) came to our chapel." " Yes " stands, I am constrained to exclaim
I replied, "I hope he is in earnest for with admiration and gratitude, What
a better world ; he has joined the hath God wrought !
church?" " Yes," answered the youth,
" I know it, and I wish and pray to 'Tis thine own work, Almighty God,
And wondrous in our eyes.
be more like him; but he was the
wickedest fellow in the village, there We have now service every Lord's-
was no sort of wickedness but he wasday morning and evening, and the
up to : and if there was any disturbsabbath-school is taught in the after
ance, he was always at the head of it;
noon. At the other village on the sta
and he swore; oh! he was the dread -tion where the service is continued on
fullest swearer you ever heard. But each Lord's-day morning and after
it was a happy day when he came to noon, by my colleague, in addition to
your chap; 1, for he turned, and thenwhich, he takes one of the villages in
he wrote a letter to us at home, andthe evening. In addition to their
my sister began to read it ; but before
week -evening service, I am happy to
she had gone half through, she burstsay the congregation is more than
into tears, and she turned, and my doubled. You are aware that for
eldest brother read it through and some time past I have been anxious
through, and he did weep, sure to occupy a chapel in the populous
enough, and he turned, and both havevillage of B , wliich has been shut
joined a neighbouring church ; and, up four or five years. Here there is
through the blessing of the Lord, I a population of a thousand souls, and
liopel am tinning.' in the adjoining village of S
O, magnify the Lord with me, and twelve hundred. Most of the diffi
let us exalt his name together. culties which have prevented my oc
cupying this chapel, have been re
moved, and I hope soon to have the
GREAT SUCCESS IN PREACHING THE pleasing intelligence to communicate,
GOSPEL CONTINUED LARGE that the long closed doors of this sanc
tuary of God ate again opened, and
ATTENDANCE AT A NEW MIS its silent walls again echoing the
SION CHAPEL. praises of Jehovah, and the truths of
In again forwarding my journal, I the everlasting Gospel.
cannot forbear adverting to the open
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IMPORTANT REFLECTIONS OCCA
rounded with trees. It was delightful
SIONED BY CHANGES UPON A to see the children as they came along
MISSION STATION 1000 SUN with their banners flying, and to hear
DAY-SCHOOL CHILDREN COL so many infant voices singing the
LECTED.
songs of Zion. The children met in
Time, as it moves on, brings many
changes; many who saw the com
mencement of the year, have, long
ago, been called on to give in their
account. Many changes have taken
place among us, some have left, and
gone to other places. Others have
been called away by death. One of
our member* was suddenly called into
eternity. She was at the rhapel on
the Sabbath. The next Sabbath she
was rather poorly, but going about
the bouse. About three o'clock she
complained of a pain in her head ; she
was put to bed, but never spoke more.
She died the same night, about nine
o'clock. This sudden call I sought to
improve the next Lord'sday.
In my visits I meet with much sick
ness ; a number have died, some of
them seemed anxious about their
souls; but oh, what indifference the
great mass of the people show ! no
thing seems to move them.
I have visited 2365 families with
tracts. We have had onr meetings
with the children to prevent them
g ling to the races.- I trust, to many
it was a good time. The weather was
MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
MR. DAVID NASMITII.
\ We have inserted in a former
number, a brief account of the death
of this valuable and zealous labourer
in our Master's vineyard. We are
able now to extract from the pages of
the " London City Mission Maga
zine," a deeply interesting account cf
his last moments.Ed.]
(Letter from Mr. Charles Foster, addressed to
E. T. Carver, Esq.)
My dear Sib,I hasten to give
yon, as expeditiously as I can, a brief
account of the last moments of our
valued and departed friend, Mr. Nas-
mith.
It was about half-past four o'clock
on the afternoon of Saturday, the 10th
instant, when the dear servant of God
called at my house. He was accom
panied by Mr. Parsons, a student from
L'l
line. The field we met in was sur
their different chapels, and came to
the field in the greatest order. They
were addressed by different ministers.
The greatest number was on the Tues
day, when there must have been
about 1000 children, and a vast num
ber of all ages. Tne greatest order
was kept, and the children retired
from the field full ofjoy. Indeed, all
seemed quite delighted. Tea was pro
vided in all the chapels. We had
about sixty children, and a number of
parents. The evening was spent in
hearing the children repeat and sing
some hymns. The sight of so many
children, so clean and happy, was
most delightful. As we were going to
the field, most of the schools met in
the village of Hotton. The sight was
most lovely. The schools were com
ing in from different points; it is im
possible to give a description of it:
the sun was shining, the different ban
ners looked so well; while the air
rung with the sweet sounds of the ga
thering bauds. As they came near,
many an eye sparkled with delight,
and many a prayer was offered up for
a blessing on the dear children.
Hackney Academy, whom he bad ac
cidentally met with in coming from
the railway station at Woking to this
tewn, He briefly stated the object of
his visitthe formation of a Town
Mission hereto my father and my
self, with a good deal of energy and
spirit, and apparently in the enjoy
ment of good health.
After conversing with him for eight
or ten minutes only, being at that time
very much engaged in business, he
left us to call on the Rev. Stephen
Percy, purposing to call on us a se
cond time that evening, and proposing
also to hold a public meeting on the
following Monday evening. He had
nearly reached Mr. Percy's house,
when he complained to Mr. Parsons
of feeling considerable pain at bis
chest. The pain continued there for
a minute or two, and then removed
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to his bowels, where it raged with most
excruciating agony. So excessive was
the pain (to use a common expression)
that he literally bent double, and was
unable to move from the spot where
he stood until assisted by Mr. Par
sons, and a medical gentleman, who
happened to be passing that way on
horseback. With his assistance he was
removed into Mr. Percys house. The
paroxysms of pain \vere now most dis
tressing and acute, and in vain did he
try to find relief in whatever posture
he was able to place himself. In the
intense agony of his pain he rolled for
some time on the floor of the parlour,
and after being placed in a chair with
his legs reclining on another, a little
warm brandy-and-water was adminis
tered to him at the direction of the
medical gentleman, which appeared
to give a temporary relief to his suf
ferings; and he was then able to men
tion to Mr. Percy in short and de
tached sentences what was the pur
port of his visit to Guildford. The
little that he was able to say, from the
acuteuess of the pain, induced him to
put into Mr. Percys hand a paper
explanatory of his object and design ;
and it was from this, more than from
what he said, that Mr. Percy became
acquainted with his design.
A carriage having been obtained,
Mr. Nasmith was conveyed to an inn,
where medical advice was immedi
ately procured. After he had been
removed to the inn, Mr. Percy called
and told me of the illness under which
Mr. Nasmith was suffering; and on
going to him I found he was at that
moment using a hip-bath, under the
superintendence of one of the sur
geons of this town.
As soon as he was removed from
the bath into his hed, I went to him;
he exclaimed, Ah! dear Sir, you
did not expect to see me here when
we parted, but so it is; the Lord`s will
be done. I then spoke to him of the
difference in the afiiictions of the
righteous and the wicked; and he said,
I know it is all in love. I am in my
Fathefs hands. He will not give me
one stroke more than is necessary
no, not one. This is a light affiiction;
how much more has my Saviour borne
for me !"-continuing a little after
It is all necessary. He is a God too
vtise to err, too good to be unkind.
During all this time he was suffer
ing most intense and excruciating pain.
He raised himself up in the bed as
well as he could; he stretched him
self; he rolled from one side to the
other, but in the midst of all his suf
ferings (and his exclamations were
very loud) he never uttered a single
nmrmur, or a repining word. Mr.
Percy then said, It is hard amidst
such troubles as this, to say, the Lords
will be done ; but he replied with
much energy, Not at all.
Mr. Percy and Mr. Parsons soon
after left him for the night, Mr. Percy
commending him to God in prayer.
Before Mr. Percy commenced, Mr.
Nasmith said, I have only one re
quest-that God would make me emi
nently holy and humble. I continued
with him till near ten oclock, when I
left his room, finnly believing that in
the morning I should witness a consi
derable change for the better. I saw
him on Sunday moming before break
fast. It was almost needless to ask
him how he was, his looks betokened
a restless night, and an increase of
disease in his frame. However, in re
reply to my inquiry, he said, Very
bad." Neither the medicine or the
bath had afforded the slightest relief.
He now felt pain all over him, and his
strength was almost prostrated. I
again urged him (for I had endea
voured on the previous night, but
without success) to allow me to write
to Mrs. N asmith. He still considered
it unnecessary; but after further en
treaties, and proposing to write to Mr.
Lewis, who I did not doubt would
communicate with Mrs. Nasmith, he
acceded to my request.
I spoke to him of the inscrutability
of God's ways in bringing him from
amongst a circle of dear friends, and
laying him on a bed of sickness,
amongst strangers, in a strange place.
He replied, What we know not now
we shall know hereafter; and with
what delight shall we look back on the
way by which the Lord has led us!
how many trials and difiiculties his
love has enabled us to overcome!
There is nothing but the love of Christ
can work in us effectually ;-and then
continuing- If we love one another,
God dwelleth in us, and his love is
perfected in us. Hereby know we
that we dwell in him and he in us, be
cause he hath given us of his Spirit.
Shortly after he said, There is no
thing but the simple truth that will be
of any avail to us in extremity. I am
a sinner; Christ is my Saviour. 1 can
let all else go; the finished work of
Christ is all my hope. This last sen
timent he alluded to afterwa|'ds,\vhen
Mr. Percy called to see him the se
cond tinie. To the se|'vant who in
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quired in the morning how he felt,
and expressed her hope that he would
soon be better, he said, "To depart
and be with Christ will be far better."
After I had made some remarks on
the 65th verse of the cxixth Psalm,
" Thou hast dealt well with thy ser
vant, according to thy word,"he said,
" It is all well, and I could not wish it
to be otherwise than it is. It is all
done in infinite wisdom and love."
At intervals he said,(I do not re
collect the exact order or time,)
" There is a necessity for this afflic
tion. I have been extensively useful,
but I have not given to him all the
glory.When my work is done I shall
goif it is done now, I shall goif it
is not done, I shall he raised up to go
on with it. These light afflictions
these LIGHT afflictions only for a
moment, and then the eternal glory.
This was needful, for I have been a
great sinnera great sinner in heart
in heartin heart. He has done
all things well, I am quite satisfied of
that
"In time and in eternity,
'Tis with the righteous well."
He has made use of me, great use of
me in his service, but he worked in
me to will and to do of his good plea
sure."
On hearing the church bells he said,
" Do the tribes of the Lord go up to
day ? Oh ! this is sent to humble me
and to prove me. Oh I the rapture
of that time, when I shall cast my
blood -bought crown atiuy Redeemer's
feet."
Disease had now made very rapid
and extensive progress, and a very
great change for the worse was quite
apparent. He was beginning to feel
cold at the extremities, and his breath
ing was considerably interrupted -the
excruciating agony which he had suf
fered, had now subsided into a dull,
heavy pain throughout the body.
Twenty-four leeches were applied to
his stomach, with hot poultices applied
afterwards to the same part, and hot
water to his teet. But relief was far
away, and he was conscious that his
left hand was getting colder and colder,
and that warmth could not be got into
it. Another medical friend now ar
rived. After being with him a short
time, he informed me that all hope
must be relinquished, that disease had
proceeded so far as to render it almost
certain that a few hours would termi
nate his agony and his trouble.
Soon after this I mentioned to him
23
as tenderly as I could what the result
of his illness would most probably be.
He said, "It is all well!" A pause
ensued, and I proposed to engage in
prayer with him, and whilst praying
for support for him whilst passing
through the dark valley -for comfort
in his mind, and for delightful antici
pations of the heavenly glory, during
his few remaining hours, I distinctly
heard him say, " Amen I" to the peti
tions as I uttered them. When I rose
from my knees, he said. " I am ready
to go whenever my Master may call
me hence. He has been a good Mas
ter, there's nothing like being em
ploy: d in his service -never mind the
trials, we shall find success and en
couragement where we expected dis
appointment." I then repeated to
him
"If on my face, for thy dear name,
Shame and reproaches be,'
and with great emphasis and much ex
pression in his face, he continued,
'"All hail reproach, and welcome shame,
If thou remember me I'
This is all I wantthat will support"
He then lay very quietly tor some
time, and looking at me as I sat by his
side, he said, " I want you to have a
Town Mission here." He inquired ot
me who were likely to assist in carry
ing out the undertaking, and assured
me of the conviction of his mind, that
a blessing must and would follow the
endeavour. He also inquired if there
were any Young Men's Societies.
He then closed his eyes as it dis
posed to dose a little, but soon rousing
up in more pain, I said to him, '' I am
distressed to see you in so much pain,
without a face near you that would
cheer and animate you. In reply,
he said, " I know that there are many
thinking about me, and many that
pray for me ;" and when his dear fa
mily were named to him, and the sor
row that they would feel at his illness,
he said, " They must not look to man
but to their Maker."
Shortly after this he became much
worse, and life seemed fast ebbing
away ; sight, hearing, and conscious
ness seemed to be fast receding ; his
breathing was very short and hurried,
partaking very much of the character
of a short uninterrupted hiccup, and 1
was exceedingly apprehensive that a
few moments more would terminate
his useful and devoted life. It pleased
God, however, in about fifteen mi
nutes to render his breathing a little
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more easy, and a short respite seemed Lord, for they rest from their labours,
to be mercifully given. He then opened and their works do follow them."
his eyes and looked at me, and I said P. SWith respect to the post
to him, " My dear Sir, yon have com mortem examination, Mr. Sells, the
menced your sabbath on earth, but surgeon, said that on opening the body
you will finish it in heaven ; you are he found a great quantity of fluid and
going to Jesus to be with him happy gas distending the abdomen. The in
and blessed for ever." He closed his testines were extensively ulcerated;
eyes and seemed sinking back again, ulcers in every stage, from their com
but after a short pause he opened them mencement to their maturity, being vi
again, and said, " Do you think so?" sible in many places on the intestines,
I answered, " Yes, I do." He again several spots being nearly through ;
closed his eyes, and consciousness others less so, and two large ulcers
seemed again to be very slight. Wait forming on the large intestine. At
ing a few minutes, I said to him, " My the commencement of the intestinal
dear Sir, do tell me if you are happy canal, one ulcer, about the size of a
now ? if yon have not power to speak, horse-bean, had perforated all the
raise your hand." He lay for near a coats, and made a distinct opening
minute perfectly quiet, and then, with
as much energy as he was capable of tfirough which the fluid had escaped.
The intestines were empty of fluid and
summoning up, he said, " Quite." He filled with gas, the fluid having es
then relapsed again. caped. The general structure of the
I then sent for my father to come stomach exhibited signs of its having
and attend him, and I would endea suffered chronic inflammation. The
vour by every means, to bring his immediate cause of death was the ul
dear wife, if possible, to take one ceration of the bowels, and the escape
parting glance of him, ere life had of the fluids.
fled, and prepare her mind for the in
evitable result of the attack. The I am, my dear Sir,
doctor had expressed a hope, as his Yours very faithfully,
breathing was now more regular, that Charles Foster.
he might continue a few hours longer. To E, T. Carver, Esq,"
I accordingly set off for London, but
during my absence he only spoke
twice. To the medical attendant, who
was moistening his lips with a little CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION SOCIETY.
brandy-and-water, he said, turning
himself round and raising himself up A others,
Course of Lectures to Mechanics and
on some of the leading Facts
in the bed, with considerable strength
of voice, " Will you meet me in hea connected with the early historv of the
ven ? I wish all medical men to look Christian Church, will he delivered at
to the Saviour." He then sank back Bethnal-green Meeting, Cambridge-
again on the pillow, and my father road, on Wednesday Evenings, at Half-
continuing the subject, said, " There past Seven o'clock, by Ministers in
is no other name," &c. &c. He an connexion with the above Society as
swered, " No." The nurse, some time under :
afterwards, put a spoonful of brandy- Feb. 5. Death of Ananias and Sap-
and-water into his mouth, and when phira. Rev. A. G. Fuller.
about to repeat it, he said, "No 12.The Preaching and Martyr
more I" and these were the last words dom of Stephen. Rev. N.
that ever fell from his dear and ho M. Harry.
noured lips. He laid with much com 19.Hypocrisy of Simon Magus.
posure without appearing to be in Rev. R. Saunders.
pain ; the mortal was about to put 26.Philip and the Ethiopian
on immortality, the man of God was Eunuch. Rev. C. J. Hyatt.
about to enter on the purchased pos Mar. 4.Conversion of Saul of Tarsus.
session in the realms of bliss, and at Rev. R. Ferguson.
twenty minutes to five o'clock, with 1 1 .Character of Cornelius the
out a struggle or a groan, his happy Roman Centurion. Rev. J.
ransomed spirit winged its joyful way Fletcher, D.D.
to enter the rest that remains for the 18. Conversion of the Jailer at
people of God. Philippi. Rev. W. Hodson.
" I heard a voice say, write 25, The Conduct of the Bereans.
Blessed are the dead that die in the Rev. S. Ransom.
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NOTICE.
The Directors beg to announce to tlte Friends of the Home Mis
sionary Society, and to tlte Public, that tlte Anniversary Meeting of
the Society will be held at EXETER HALL on Tuesday Evening,
MAY 19, 1840. The ANNUAL SALE will be at tlte CnowN AND
Auction, Strand, on VVEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1840.
The Chairman who will preside at the Annual Meeting, and tlte
Preacher of the Annual Sermon, will be announced in a future
Number.

SALE OF USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL WORK FOR THE

BENEFIT OF THE HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The Ladies Committee conducting the Sale, which is to take
Place in May next, as usual, thus early and earnestly entreat a con
tinuance of the former kindness of their friends, and the friends of
the great cause of Home Missions, to forward, in due season, such
Articles as will be likely to produce the best result.
If the providing suitable Articles for the Sale is commenced
EARLY, (the importance of which, they beg leave to press upon the
attention of their friends,) it will occasion a larger quantity, in
creased interest in the Sale itself, and relieve from that hurry and
slender provision, which result from beginning to think and act for
the Sale only in April or May.
Home Mission Rooms, 11, Chatham place, '
Blac/(friarr, Feb. l, 1840.

EXTRACTS FROM THE EIGHTH
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHAT
IIAM VILLAGE PREACHING AUX
ILIARY IN AID OF THE HOME
IMISSIONARY SOCIETY.
YHEN Jesus saw the multitudes,
he was moved with compassion on
them, because they fainted,and were
scattered abroad as slteep having no
shepherd. Bright example of sym
pathizing solicitude for perishing sin
ners! With feelings similar in cha
racter, though far inferior in degree,
every sincere follower of that Saviour
surveys tlte vast multitudes around
ltim, who are living without God, and
perishing for lack of knowledge ;
and rejoices in every effort to diiiitse
among the untutored mass, a right
knowledge of God, and of the way of
salvation from the wrath to come. In
no past period in the annals of British
history, ltave exertions to bless our
teeming population with tlte Gospel of
tlte grace of God, equalled the efforts
which are the pleasing characteristics
of the age in which we live. A vast,
and well adjusted machittery is in per
petual motion.-Tlte providence of
God is affording increased facilities for
the spread of divine truth.-Societies
aiming at the salvation ot` our bre
tltren, ottr kinsmen according to the
flesh, are multiplying.-Assemblies
are convened, and unprecedented
measures are adopted for the extension
of Messiah`s kingdom throughout ottr
borders ;-and Christians of different
names are putting forth an energy in
the cause of God, and of trttth, wltich,
ere long, througlt the mighty arm of
Omnipotence, sltall achieve a moral
conquest, and Britain's sons sltall bow
with willing minds to tlte sceptre of
tlte Prince of Peace."
Events with prophecies conspire
To raise our faith, our zeal to fire;
The ripening fields, already white,
Present tt harvest to our sight.
Among tlte varied exertions to ex
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tend the knowledge of salvation
throughout the length and breadth of
our land, the committee regard the
faithful preaching of '' the everlasting
gospel of the blessed God" of first im
portance ; and in presenting another
Annual Report of the proceedings of
the Chatham Village Preaching Aux
iliary, they desire to feel grateful for
the allowed continuance of their ex
ertions ; and although they have not
been privileged to reap in proportion
to their wishes, they are encouraged
by that promise which has often
cheered the servants of God while
musing over apparently unsuccessful
labours, " For as the rain cometh down,
and the snow from heaven, and re-
turneth not thither, but watereth the
earth, and canseth it to bring forth
and bud, that it may give seed to the
sower, and bread to the eater: so shall
my word be that goeth forth out of my
mouth : it shall not return unto me
void, but it shall accomplish that which
I please, and prosper in the thing
whereto I sent it."
The stations occupied by this Society
are Rainham, Higham, Chatham Hill,
Slicards Hill, Luton, Upper Hailing,
Lower Hailing, Snoillaud, and New
Hythe ; the two last are supplied from
the Home Missionary Society.
In adverting to the Home Mission
ary Society, it would of course be un
necessary to enter into any detail of
its operations, as they are favoured
with a representative of that society,
who will disclose to this meeting the
character and result of its operations.
They cannot forbear, however, com
mending most cordially the claims of
that institution, believing, that although
it has not made progress equal to the
extent of the moral destitution of this
country, the ability of the church, or
to the desires and prayers of itsfriends;
yet it lias, by the blessing of God,
been the means of conveying the glad
tidings of salvation to tens of thousands
of our fellow men ; through which,
many have been converted to the Sa
viour : not a few of whom have been
removed to the church triumphant in
heaven, and have entered into the
" rest that remaineth to the people of
God." This Society ought also to
be regarded with peculiar interest, in
asmuch as God has been pleased to
employ it as a means of calling forth
and employing the dormant energies
of different sections of the Christian
church, and of causing the momentous
subject of our countrymen's salvation
to be more deeply impressed upon the
minds, and to occupy a more prominent
place in the supplications of Christi
ans. This Society aims at the evan
gelization of Britain, with a view that
she may become the instrument of
Omnipotent mercy, in the conquest of
the world. " For out of Zion shall go
forth the law, and the word of the
Lord from Jerusalem."
In closing their Report, the com
mittee would congratulate their friends
in the cheering prospect before them.
It is true that the present moral aspect
of our country is one of a truly af
fecting character. Infidelity, igno
rance, and immorality infect every
city, town, and village in the land,
spreading a pestilential influence
throughout the different grades of so
ciety. It is also true, that but little
comparatively has been done in raising
the morality of our nation, and in aug
menting the number of the Saviour's
followers. But, although the moral
landscape presented to us on every
side is one, the humiliating character
of which is fitted to awaken the deep
est sorrow of spirit, yet "we sorrow
not as others which have no hope."
We have before us, brethren, a pros
pect the most cheering and animating.
The mouth of the Lord hath said,
" Whereas thou hast been forsaken
and hated, so that no man went
through thee ; I will make thee an eter
nal excellency, a joy of many genera
tions." Even now the signs of the
times arc encouraging,the fields are
white already to harvest! the armies
of the living God are mustering their
hosts to the battle! the reign of hea
ven is at hand! the conqueror of
nations is on his victorious way ! Al
ready the streaming glory of his ap
proach has shot across the deep dark
ness of our world, and the thunder of
his wheels is echoing over the distant
fields of light. O Thou who art the
joy of the universe ! the Saviour of
the lost ! whose right it is to reign, O
come ! wear thy many crowns, " That
thy way may be known upon earth,
thy saving health among all nations.
Then shall the earth yield her increase ;
and God, even our own God shall bless
us. God shall bless us, and all the ends
of the earth shallfear him"
Gird on thy conqu'ring sword,
And spread thy honours far ;
Go forth, Almighty Lord,
To wage thy holy war.
Before his wheels, in glad surprise
Ye valleys rise, And sink ye hills.
Before thine awful face
Millions of foes shall fall,
The captives of thy grace ;
That grace can conquer all.
The world shall know, Great King of kings,
What wondrous things Thine arm can do.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL LIBERALITY. Rev. T. Mountford, late of Camden-

town, but who has recently accepted
MBRTHYR TIDVIL. an invitation to this place. The Rev.
(To the Editor of the Patriot.) W. Spencer, of Holloway, delivered
Sir,At the last anniversary of the the introductory discourse, and pro
Merthyr Tidvil Auxiliary British and posed the usual questions. The Rev.
Foreign Bible Society, held on the 4th N. M. Harry, of Broad-street, Lon
inst. at the Calvinistic Methodist cha don, presented the recognition prayer.
pel in this town, I had the unspeakable The Rev. J. W. Wayne, of Hitchin, *
gratification of presenting to the meet addressed the minister. In the even
ing the sum of j7 from the teachers ing, the Rev. N. M. Harry preached
and scholars of the Sunday-school con to the people. The devotional exer
ducted in the above named chapel. cises were conducted by the Revs.
This donation was obtained exclusively Messrs. Biggs, Underwood, and Hinde.
in the school; and it will, according to We are thankful to learn that this sta
the request of the teachers, be for tion is in a state of increasing pros
warded as a free contribution to the perity. It has long been assisted by
Parent Society. Further subscriptions the Home Missionary Society, and the
are on foot in the same school, for the Directors are gratified in the settle
purpose of sending, as early as pos ment of their respected brother, and
sible, similar sums to the London and wish him great success in the name of
Home Missionary Societies. Such an the Lord .
enlightened effort among the rude
mountains of Wales, cannot fail, it is HOME AND COLONIAL INFANT
hoped , to excite the emulation of our SCHOOL SOCIETY.
English friends. The various Sun
day-schools in this town are impatient During the past month, two teachers
to do likewise in the ensuing year. I have left for the West Indies, and one
hope to live to give you some cheering for the East Indies, two for Liverpool,
tidings subsequently to our next An one for Richmond, Leamington, Pen
niversary. I am, Sir, zance, &c. <SiC. The course of train
Yours very truly, ing appears to be very popular; from
Thomas Davies. thirty to forty teachers are always in
Merthyr Tidvil, June 13, 1839. the establishment, and about 150 are
qualified in the year, yet the Commit
tee find it quite impossible to meet the
WHITWELL, HERTS. demand.
A most interesting service wits held The Rev. Haldane Stewart will
at this place in the recognition of the preach the Annual Sermon.

POETRY.
GOD'S ABSOLUTE DOMINION.
Altered from Watts's Lyrics into Psalmodic Metre.
TUB SIXTH OF A SERIES.
The more my thoughtful soul surveys
Fire, air, and earth, and stars, and seas,
How absolute Jehovah's power!
The sun is all in darkness lost,
Frost shall be fire, and fire be frost,
When He is pleas'd t' appoint the hour.
Look back two thousand years, and see
A God of holy jealousy,
Provok'd to lift His awful rod ;
Th' Assyrian Prince becomes a brute,
For boasting to be absolute ;
And thus denying Israel's God.
Three Hebrews of immortal name
He orders to the sevenfold flame,
And sees his mandate then arranged ;
And does the furnace burn with rage?
They walk across the burning stage,
Their hair not singed, their coats not changed.
28 Home Missionary Magazine

Nature, liy a superior cause,

Now breaks her own eternal laws,
And owns lier God in diiFrent ways :
Fatlier, how bright thy glories shine !
Nature and miracle are thine,
And each thy sovereign will obeys.
Creatures can yield me no supplies,
And idol gods arc tales and lies;
Hence, from my heart I bid you flee ;
God is my Sun, and He my shade,
My hope, my joy, my strength, my aid,
And all besides is vanity.
'J homes Ditton. J. C.

THE WAGONER.
Silent and slow along the toilsome road,
The wagon-driver guides the sturdy team :
And the broad wheels drag on the burden'd load ;
And as they move, advancing scarcely seem ;
Beneath the weight, the deep'ning ruts divide,
And the highways, the heavy hoofs impair ;
The crackling lash falls on the leader's side,
And drowsy bells awake the driver's care.
Rude is his task, unwearied is his toil,
And with hard industry he earns his bread ;
His home is the wide waste and barren soil ;
And on the beaten track his footsteps tread ;
From winter's blast and summer's scorching sun,
The rolling wagon is his rustic shed ; .
His days and nights, alike unnumber'd run,
And circling years fly swiftly o'er his head.
Few are his joys, to him the Sabbath-morn
No welcome brings with promise of repose ;
And his laborious task, from early dawn,
With eager heart pursues till evening's close ;
And on this day the house of public prayer
In vain for him unfolds its portals wide ;
The wagon-driver feels no interest there,
And from the hallow'd precincts turns aside.
And can we, reckless of his future fate,
Leave him upon the wilderness to roam ?
Forbid it Lord ! and ere it be too late,
At thy command we'll call the wand'rer home,
By thee redeem'd, by sovereign grace restored ;
His ransom'd soul shall of salvation sing,
And ' holiness' henceforth ' unto the Lord,'
'Inscrib'd upon his horses' bells shall ring.'
The Lady Jane St. Maur.

encouragement from the saviour s parting words.

John xiv. 1 3.
Let not your hearts give place to fear,
Though still expos'd to woe ;
Thy spirit hush, and dry each tear,
For let thy sorrows flow.
Lift up thine eyes, thy Saviour see.
On God and Him believe ;
For thee to glory gone, and thee
To heaven he will receive !
Mansions within his Father's house,
Christ docs for saints prepare;
He died for them, for them he rose,
They shall his glory share!
 for February, 1840. 29
In love and power he soon will coine,
And take you to his rest;
Heaven is at once your prize and Hume,
With Christ you shall be blest.
He is the Truth, t!ie Life, the Way,
Your hope, your joy, your all ;
You ask, why should he long delay.'
When shall I hear his call.'
A call of love, to end my grief,
And consummate my joy ;
Then shall his presence bring relief,
And praise my lips employ !
Ranelagh. R. H. Shepherd.

notices of new publications. ter iii Israelaffording much infor-

The Shield of Dissent ; or, Dissent in its niation npon a subject interesting lo
bearings on legislation, &;c. By Edud. every Christian, and to every Protes
Swaiite. John Snow. tant.
Much instruction is conveyed in
these pages. The title is peculiar, but JYard's Library of Standard Divinity,
the work exhibits great clearness of without Abridgment,
thought, and much vigour of expres Biblical Antiquities. By John Jahn,
sion ; and, moreover, the volume is D.D., illustrated with a Map and three
written in an excellent spirit so much Engravings. Thos. Ward and Co.
so. as to entitle it to a careful perusal
of all who wish for elucidation upon an No Student or Minister should be
important subject. without this work; it is replete with
Biblical instruction ; the illustrations
of scriplure, and of the Jewish history,
The Mirror with a Portrait of Prince exhibit great learning and laborious
Albert, and numerous Engravings. research. At its first publication it
Limbird, 143, Strand. extended through five octavo volumes.
This entertaining and useful work The present form was prepared by the
merits much commendation. It may author himself, in order to its more
be regarded as a condensed and well exteuded circulation.
arranged history, and general record
of events, literature, an J science.
The Life and Opinions of the Rev. Wm.
Milne, D.D., Missionary to China ; il
Faith, Hope, and Charity. Three Ser lustrated by Biographical annals of
mons. By the Rev. Peter Hall, M.A, Asiatic Missionsfrom Primitive to Pro
Norman. testant times ; intended as a guide to the
These excellent discourses are well Missionary Spirit. By Robt. Philip.
suited to afford instruction and ad John Snow.
vantage. The scripture quotations and The object of the devoted and labo
confirmations arc numerous and ap rious author, as he himself states it, in
propriate. The last sermon is thus this pleasing and instructive book, is
arranged ;first, the source of love " to interest ordinary readers ;" it wi.l_
derived from God ; secondly, the di not only accomplish this, but we have
rection of love ; returning to God, and no hesitation in stating that it will
extended over man ; and, thirdly, the deeply interest all classes of readers :
results of love ; enhancing the privi we know too little, or too much of
leges of grace to the soul of the be China ; too little of her real state to
liever. encourage Missionary efforts, by show
We commend this work to all, and ing that, in some degree at least, her
especially to our brethren in the mi immensely numerous population may
nistry. be a people prepared for the Lord ;
and too much by the record and re
Popery in England; being the Substance cital of her peculiarities and petulance,
ofjive lectures. By the Rev. C. Stovel. peihaps excited by British cupidity or
Thos. Ward and Co. connivance at wrong. We hope to
A very seasonable publication the favour our readers with some interest
subject treated by the hand of a Mas- ing extracts from the biography of one
30 Home Missionary Magazine

who was called so early to his rest. Dr.
Milne was born in 1785, and died,
June 2, 1822aged 37.
The Captivity of the Jews, and their re
turn from Babylon. Religious Tract
Society.
The history of the Jewish nation
during the captivity in Babylon, and
on their return to the land of Pales
tine, contains many important lessons
for the people of every age and coun
try. We cannot too strongly recom
mend this little volume to our youthful
readers in particular.
Solitude improved by Divine Meditation.
By Nathaniel Ranew, sometime Minis
ter ofFelsted,in Essex, A. D. 1670.
A reprint of a valuable old work.
The Religious Tract Society greatly
serve the cause of pure and undented
religion, by thus reprinting standard,
and now very scarce works, and placing
them before the public in a cheap and
useful form. This is a most excellent
treatise.
1. Gift to a Domestic. 2. The Good
Shepherd. 3. Jesus Christ the bright
ness of Glory. By Thomas Bradbury,
^.D. 1729.
The Religious Tract Society have
just published the aboveall useful;
the first will be a very suitable pre
sent to domestics ; very plain and very
scriptural.
The Union Harmonist ; a Selection of
Sacred Music, arranged by Mr. T.
Clark, Canterbury. Part I. Is. Sun
day School Union.
This will be welcomed by all lovers
of sacred music. The type clear and
excellent the price very moderate.
Tracts for the People on the principal
subjects of Controversy between the
Roman Catholics and Protestants. By
the Rev. Mark Butler.
Appropriate to the present day, and
suited for general distribution.

DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS,

From December 18 to January 18, 1840.

Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's

Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.,
Treasurer; Mr. B. HANBURY, 138, Blackfriars-road, Sub-Treasurer; the Rev.
E. A. DUNN, Belgravc-place, Pimlico, Secretary; by Messrs. LADBROKES
and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings; by Messrs. HANKEY, Fenchurch-
street, and by any of the Directors.
The List will in future be made up to the \8th day of every Month.

s. d. & s. d.
Subscriptions, &c, per Rev. Jas. Subscription from Miss Poulton, of
Anderson, Easington-lane : Lavenham, per Rev. T. K. Ver-
Collected at Shadforth 1 0 0 don, of Sudbury, Suffolk A 1
Seat-rents, do 1 12 0 "Christiana," for the Clerkenwell
Collected at Easing Ladies' Dorcas Society, in an
ton-lane 1 2 2 swer to the appeal in the Maga
Seat-rents, do 1 10 0 zine 2
box money, do 0 18 5 Collected by Miss Hart, Hythe,
Profits of a Tea-meet Kent, per Rev. W. Marsh 8
ing at do 4 3 0 A Tradesman's anticipated savings
Seat-rents at do 16 6 by the Reduction in Postage :
Box-money at do 0 16 5 For the Widow and
Profits of a Tea-meet Family of the late
ing at Shadforth ... 0 15 0 David Nasmith, Esq. 5 0 0
Seat-rents at Shad A Birth-day Gift to
forth 0 7 6 the Home Mission
Collected at do 0 10 0 ary Society per Mr.
Miss Hutchinson, Thompson 5 0 0
Houghton-le-Spring 10 0 10 0 0
To widow Ball, from
Rev. J. Anderson... 0 10 0 Mrs. Cripps, Leicester, Subscrip
tion A 1 1 0
Friends at Dunstable, per L. M. ... 3 10 0
 for February, 1 840. 31
>. (I. i.
' B." Birmingham, One Year's Witheridge, Devon 10 0
Subscription A 1 1 Rochford, Essex, Collection per
Mrs. Maddocks, Chelsea D 0 2 Rev. E. Temple 2 12
Contributions, per Rev. D. Griffiths, Miss Ash, Ranelagh Chapel, per
Cannock, Staffordshire : Rev. R. H. Shepherd :
Collected by New Year's Card 0 6 0
Mrs. Thomas 1 17 0 Ditto, per ditto Mis
Charles Heath 0 6 0 sionary Box 10 0
Edward Seedhouse ... 0 6 1 1 6
Eleanor Brick 0 3 6 Contents of a Missionary Box at
Missionary Boxes 2 7 6 Upton, per Rev. J. Bowrey,
5 0 Whitchurch, Hampshire 0 10
Mr. Charles Walker, No. 5, Far- Herts Union, half-year's
ringdon-street, amount of Four Contribution toward
Collecting-cards 1 14 Puckeridge Station,
Amount in Farthings from a Bach per Rev. W. Wayne,
elor 0 3 Hitchin, Herts 20 0 0
Mrs. Stavers, per Rev. R. Redpath Collected by Edward
A 1 1 Shrives, a Young
Robert Whittle, Esq., Croydon, Shepherd 0 10 0
Christmas A 6 10 20 10
A Friend, per Rev. C. Hyatt, Sen., A Friend at Highworth, Wilts, in
in a Letter containing a Lincoln a Letter by Post, per Thomas
Banknote 5 0 Thompson, Esq 5 0
A Corrie, Esq., Wellingborough, New Year's Gift Cards, from Mr.
per Thomas Wilson, Esq., High G. Amos, Missionary, per Friends
bury 5 0 at Lavenham, in Suffolk, viz :
Contributions from Friends at Collected by
Cerne, per Rev. James Trou- Miss E. Poulton 1 4 6
bridge 25 0 Miss M. Poulton 0 10 6
W. Collard, Esq., Wellington, on Mr. G.Amos 0 9 6
Account of Mr. Neill's Station, 2 4

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The Directors present their cordial thanks to Mrs. Perkins, and the Village
Clothing Society, for a bundle of clothing for the Rev. D. Priam's station, at
Henley, in Arden, Warwickshire; for a bundle of clothing for the Rev. W.
Selbie's station, Aspatria, Cumberland ; and for a bundle of clothing for Rev.
A. Stradling, Langport, Somerset.
The Directors present their grateful acknowledgments to E. Wilshire, Sen.,
Esq., of Greenwich, for a parcel of tracts and magazines.
The Directors acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of fourteen odd num
bers of Magazines, from " A Sincere Friend to Virtue and Religion."
The Rev. J. E.Cullen, of Fairford, Gloucestershire, gratefully acknowledges
the kindness of the ladies of the Home Missionary Dorcas Society, in having
sent him a most useful bundle of clothing fur poor married women ; also sundry
articles of clothing for the poor children who attend the Sabbath-schools.
The Rev. W. Selbie gratefully acknowledges the receipt of a parcel of very
useful clothing from the Ladies of the Dorcas Working Society. Also to Mrs.
Perkins, for a bundle of articles for clothing, from the Village Clothing So
ciety. The above parcels came very seasonably.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month
will be held on Monday evening, February 17, at Collier's Rents
Chapel, (the Rev. R. T. Hunt's.)
The Rev. George Evans will deliver the Address.
Service to commence at Half-past Six o'clock.
 32 Home Missionary Magazine for February, 1840.

LIST OF LECTURES &c, IN AND NEAR LONDON,

FOR FEBRUARY.
2. Lord's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. Yockney.
Afternoon. Adelphi Chapel, Mr. Young.
3. Monday Evening. Missionary Prayer Meeting. East, Latimer Chapel, Ad
dress, Mr. Dobbin ; Central, Holywell Mount, Address, Mr. Young;
West, Oxendon-street, Address, Mr. Ainslie ; North, Union Chapel,
Address, Mr. Gilbert.
4. Tuesday Morning. Merchants' Lecture, Twelve o'clock, Broad-street, Mr.
G. Clayton.
5. Wednesday Evening. Lecture to Socialists,' Eight o'clock-, Eagle-street
Chapel, Mr. Steane, " The Adaptation of Christianity to the promo
tion of social and personal happiness."
Lecture to Mechanics, Eight o'clock, Betlinal-green Meet
ing, Cambridge-road, Mr. Fuller, " Death of Ananias and Sapphira."
6. Thursday Evening. Lecture to Mi chanics, Eight o'clock, Union Chapel,
Horselydown, Mr. Binney, " The rich man and Lazarus."
7. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Bowles.
0. Lord's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. Burnet.
Afternoon. Adelphi Chapel, Mr. Mannering.
12. Wednesday Evening. Lecture to Socialists, Eight o'clock, Eagle-street
Chapel, Mr. Stovell, " The necessary connexion between sin and
suffering."
Lecture to Mechanics, Eight o'clock, Bethnal-green Meet
ing, Cambridge-road, Mr. Harry, " The preaching and martyrdom
of Stephen."
13. Thursday Evening. Lecture to Mechanics, Eight o'clock, Union Chapel,
Horselydown, Mr. Stephenson, "The Pharisee and Publican."
14. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Stevens.
16. Lord's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. Yockney.
Afternoon. Adelphi Chapel, Dr. Hoppus.
17. Monday Evening. Home Missionary Prayer Meeting, Collier's Rents
Chapel, Address, Mr. G. Evans.
19. Wednesday Evening. Lecture to Socialists. Eight o'clock, Eagle street,
i" Mr. Aldis, " The immortality of the human soul, and its capabilities
of enjoying eternal happiness or enduring everlasting woe.
Lecture to Mechanics, Eight o'clock, Bethnal-green Meet
ing, Cambridge- road, Mr. Saunders, " Hypocrisy of Simon Magus."
20. Thursday Evening. Lecture to Mechanics, Eight o'clock, Union Chapel,
Horselydown, Mr. Adey, " The marriage least."
21. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Dickerson.
23. Lord's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. Godwin.
Afternoon. Adelphi Chapel, Mr. Francies.
26. Wednesday Evening. Lecture to Socialists, Eight o'clock, Eagle-street
Chapel, Mr. Burnet, " The reasonableness of the doctrine of future
and eternal rewards and punishments."
Lecture to Mechanics, Eight o'clock, Bethnal-green Meet
ing, Cambtidge-road, Mr. C. J. Hyatt, " Philip and the Ethiopian
eunuch."
27. Thursday Evening. Lecture to Mechanics, Eight o'clock, Union Chapel,
Horselydown, Mr. Rogers, " The ten virgins."
28. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr.

MINISTERS SUPPLYING AT
Hoxton Academy ChapelMr. Guyer, of Ryde.
Albany Chapel, Regent's Park Mr. J. C. Potter, of Whitby.
York Road ChapelMr. Tarbotton.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Bolt-court, London.

 THE

MARCH, 1840.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.

Dear Sir,Permit me, through that could read but very Imperfectly,
the pages of your useful publication, and write a little ; the rest could nei
to acknowledge the receipt of an ano ther read nor write at all, 400 said
nymous letter, inclosing a ~> note of " they had heard ofour blessed Saviour,
the Lincoln Bank, and to express my yet knew nothing about him, but the
sincere thanks to the donor, (who, I name." " 294 knew nothing about
have some reason to believe, is a mem him whatever, while eight only had
ber of the church of England,) for any idea of Christian doctrine ;" thus,
making me on this, and on several oc only eight out of 846, had any idea of
casions, the medium of conveying her Christian doctrine ; and that, in what
liberal donations to your Catholic is called a Christian country, privi
Society ; and most earnestly do I leged above any other in the world ; '
pray,, that many other members of a country where societies are formed,
that Church, with pious and devoted and agents are ready to devote them
friends of other denominations, that selves to the sacred cause of instruct
feel for the perishing millions of our ing the ignorant, and reclaiming the
village population, may come forward vicious, by proclaiming the Gospel of
at this seasonable time with a cheerful Christ throughout the land ; a country
willingness and Christian zeal, and cast in which wealth abounds beyond any
into the treasury of the HOME MIS former period of our history, even
SIONARY SOCIETY part of that amongst the friends of Jesus, and the
property they consecrate to holy uses, lovers of mankind. Oh, Sir, the con
and thus aid the Directors in exten clusion is obvious, either that the love
sive operations through the year on of Jesus and of the souls of men are
which we have just entered ; that they not what they ought to be, or the love
may not only support their present of money is what it ought not to be.
numerous stations, but be able to an Wealthy professors, pious Christians.
swer the pressing calls of others that when you have read this paper, " enter
are saying, " Come over and help us," into your closets, shut your door about
that Sabbath-breaking, ignorance, you," and, as in the presence of a
crime, and ungodliness, may receive heart-searching God, the presence of
at least a check, if not be totally ba that benevolent and kind benefactor,
nished from the villages of our beloved that has given you wealth above mil
country, by the heavenly influence of lions of the human familyabove
a Gospel ministry, and other means thousands of his own blood-bought fa
used by the agency of the excellent mily, and given it with this solemn
Society referred to : that ignor charge"occupy till I come;" but
ance and vice abound to an alarming occupy as a good steward, ready to
extent amongst our rural population, give an account of thy stewardship.
I shall give your readers an opportu Ask yourselves, is the love of poor
nity of knowing, by inserting the fol perishing sinners as powerfnl a prin
lowing frightful account, extracted ciple in my heart as it ought to be ?
from the Morning Chronicle for Dec. 7, Do I love my poor brethren, from
1839, called, " A curious" analysis, by whose labour, by the sweat of whose
the Chaplain of the county prison of brow I have obtained my wealth? as
Lewes, Sussex, (the population of the sacred Scriptures teach me to love
Sussex is composed principally of vil them ? or, do I love my money to an
lagers ;) out of 846 prisoners, the num extent that constitutes me a covetous
ber that could read and write well, professor ; a lover of the mammon of
was forty-eight." There were 252 unrighteousness ? and may the Lord
D
34 Home Missionary Magazine
grant, that if conscience says you have
" not done what you ought," you may
from this day " bring forth fruits meet
for repentance."
_ Fellow-countrymen, fellow-Chris
tians, ministerial brethren of all par
ties, the times in which we live are
awfully alarming; forty politics have
taken a deep hold of thousands of our
ignorant countrymen, and have led
them on to a violation of the laws of
God and man ! the frightful crimes of
bloodshed 'and murder have been
committed as the result,while infi
del fanaticism is busily employed in
endeavouring to establish what is
called Socialism, but what may justly
be called the most unsocial system
Satan ever invented. Popery, and
semi-Popery, go hand-in-hand to de
luge our country with error; and
shall the friends of Evangelical Chris
tianity be idle while these enemies to
God and man are thus busy in sowing
tares 1 No, Christians must be up and
doing; if the times are alarming, they
are also encouraging to the friends of
Jesusto "work while it is day."
Thousands of onr village population
are thirsting for knowledge; many
"running to and fro, and know
ledge is increasing ;" a door is open,
and no man can shut it. If it be true
that many pious persons are yet asleep,
while the enemy is awake, oh, then,
by all that is sacred in our holy reli
gion, by all that is valuable in immor
tal souls, by all that is real in the
eternity of heaven and hell, I call
upon such in Scripture language,
" Awake thou that sleepest." Shake
off your sloth, and seek a proper chan
nel for your Christian zeal and talents
to be employed in ; and in order to
direct your well meant efforts, think
what has been done amongst our vil
lage poor, by preaching the Gospel.
and in Sunday-school instruction, in
the last twenty years, by the Home
Missionary Society. In the county of
Warwick alone, twenty chapels have
been erected in that time, " and yet
there remains much land to be pos
sessed," Something more is wanting,
there appears a chasm that wants fill
ing up in this noble march of Evan
gelical benevolencein Home Mis
sionary efforts ; a chasm that the Es
tablished Church cannot fill up, if she
is, as her friends say, at last awake,
she cannot move in this way. But not
so our Independent body, they can
go out through the length and breadth
of our country, and invite sinners to
come into the church of Christ that
they may be saved. It is, therefore,
in my humble opinion, high time that
they act as a united body to do some
thing to benefit and bless our coun
try. How is it that all other denomi
nations have their Denominational So
cieties for Home Missionary efforts,
while the Independents have not
theirs? Is it because they have not
wealth enough amongst them ? No,
they have, perhaps, more wealth than
any other sect, the Established Church
excepted. Is it because they have not
zeal for this good work 1 No, " if
wisdom is justified of her children,"
look at the British and Foreign Bible
Society, the London Missionary So
ciety, and various other benevolent
institutions, supported, to a consider
able extent, by Independents. Yes,
many religious plans of the Estab
lished Church, not excepted, their
wealth flows into her channels of
Christian usefulness.
I will not touch on the delicate
question, why the Independent body,
as a body, have so long withheld their
powerful influence from the Home
Missionary Society. If I did, I fear it
might give offence to highly honoured
and venerable ministers of that body,
"whose shoe-latchet I am not worthy
to unloose." Leaving the past, I take
courage for the future, in the signs of
the times in a denomination to which
I have the honour to belong, and
whose principles I conscientiously be
lieve to be scriptural; and which, of
all others, appears best adapted for
Home Missionary efforts. Brethren,
union is the order of the day in the
Congregational body ; and God forbid
you should not unite for the most
glorious object for which you can so
unite, namely, for the extension of
" pure and undefiled religion" in our
own beloved country.
Yet earnestly do I entreat you se
riously to consider, under present cir
cumstances, whether, in order to es
tablish a Congregational Home Mis
sionary Society, it is necessary you
should call upon " The Home Mis
sionary Society" to dissolve, and give
up the broad principle upon which
she was established, namely, " open to
all parties, influenced by none." This
principle has worked well for twenty
yearsin peace and harmony on the
direction, and in a good measure of
success by the pious efforts, of her va
rious Missionaries. No, let our dear
brethren establish their Denomina
tional Society, but let us at least have
our Catholic Institution, which seems
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necessary for the "times yet remain
ing over us." I admit that every
party in our country seems drawing
more and more into the circle of their
own denomination for religious efforts.
Still there are thousands and tens of
thousands ''that have not yet bent their
knee to a party." Such spirits still re
main upon earth, as the spirits of the
late Messrs. Lloyd and Hill. " Spirits
that cannot give to a party what they
think is meant for mankind." Per
sons like my esteemed friend men
tioned at the head of this paper, mem
bers of the Church of England, hav
ing in that connexion no channel
through which their Christian bene
volence can flow to heal the diseases
raging in our benighted villages. For
the sake of such Catholic spirits, such
Christian feelings, that we all must
admire, I entreat my brethren to go
on in their own way, but let an insti
tution of twenty years' standing alone;
and I thus urge them to pause on the
steps many of their good friends are
taking, believing, as I do, the exist
ence of two societies will accomplish
the object we all have at heart, better
than uniting into one, namely, the
spread of Evangelical religion through
our land. Let both harmonize toge
ther, and aid each other : the Congre
gational Home Missionary Society
look principally to our large towns
yet in want of more means of religious
instruction, while the Home Mission
ary Society attend, as at present, to
our rural districts.
Christian brethren, let not your
zeal for union, shall I say, zeal for a
party, (without wishing to give offence)
stop up the channel through which
the property of pious Christians above
referred to, can flow to fertilize and
bless the inhabitants of Great Britain,
believing, as I do, that very many de
cidedly pious Christians cannot, from
principle, assist any Denominational
Society. Let us, at least for a few
years longer, have one rallying point
for the spirit that established the Lon
don Missionary Society, the Tract
Society, the British and Foreign Bible
Society, and I will add, the Home
Missionary Society ,- and if, after a trial,
it shall appear most advantageous for
the two Societies to unite, if it shall
appear that the grand object we have
in view can be better obtained by a
union or amalgamation into one Society,
that our country demands such a
united effort, better than separate
efforts, no one in the country will more
heartily say "unite j" and let the motto
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on your banner be, " Union is
strength;" but it is the decided opi
nion of very many in our favoured
land, " that two are better than one,"
and that the motto on both our ban
ners may be, " One in object," " One
in heart," " One in Christ Jesus;"
and whatever the result of the pre
sent agitation of this question may be,
" my heart's desire and prayer to God
is," that we may behold good arising
out of it ; I mean good for our coun
try, good for poor sinners, and glory
to God in the highest ; that we may
he all one in Christ Jesus here, and
unite in a more glorious bond of union
in a bright and better world to come.
I am, Mr. Editor,
Yours in the cause of Home Missions,
Charles Hyatt, Sen.
Jan. 1840.
memoir of miss jane martin,
late of Rowland's castle,
HANTS.
The subject of tbe following me
moir was born at Chalton, in the
county of Southampton, in June, 1808.
She was the daughter of the principal
yeoman of that parish. While she was
yet very young, her mother, who is
reported to have been a very pious
person, died, leaving a family of eleven
children to the care of a tender and
affectionate father, who gave them
an education suited to the sphere in
which they moved, and brought them
up in the forms of the established
church, and under strict moral dis
cipline. But, unhappily, he was not
impressed with a sense of the import
ance and necessity of true religion,
and, therefore, paid no regard to the
spiritual welfare of his children. They
were, however, occasionally favoured
with the conversation and example of
a very pious uncle and aunt, (the late
Mr. T. Fadwick, of Havant, and his
amiable wife,) whose holy and exem
plary conduct and conversation pre
sented the religion they professed, in
such an engaging and lovely form,
that it attracted the affections and se
cured the esteem of Miss M. and two
of her sisters and one brother. Yet,
notwithstanding the favourable im
pression she had thus received of the
excellency of religion, she did not at
once cast, aside worldly pursuits, and
seek those holy and sublime pleasures
which are only to be found in the ex
ercises of true devotion ; but still con-
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tinned to partake of the vanities and
gaiety, and unsatisfying pleasures of
the world. But her heavenly Father
had thoughts of love towards her, and
the season for its manifestation was
near. In 1832 or 1833, she went to
reside with one of her brothers, a re
spectable yeoman in the adjoining
Tything of Idsworth. At Finchdean,
in this Ty thing, there is a small Inde
pendent Chapel, erected and sus
tained by the benevolence of Mr. John
Caunings, iron-founder of this place,
on his own premises, in which a reli
gions service is conducted every Sab
bath evening, by the Rev. John Slat-
terie, ot Rowland's Castle. Here Miss
M. became an occasional attendant,
and at length a stated hearer ; appear
ing to value the ordinances of religion,
but not manifesting any determina
tion to separate from the world, and
surrender herself to the service of the
Redeemer. During this time she also
once on the Sabbath attended the
Episcopal chapel near her brother's
residence, where the Gospel is pre ach
ed by a faithful minister of Christ;
still no spiritual effect appeared to be
produced on her mind, lint in the
year 1834 it pleased the Lord to visit
some of the members of her family
with sickness and death. This led her
to think of the lime when she should
"go the way of all flesh," and be
called to appear before the omnipo
tent and righteous Judge, " to give
account of the deeds done in the
body;" and she became deeply im
pressed with a sense of the vanity
and evil of her past life. A severe
struggle of mind ensued, inclination
warred against conviction ; and for a
season she halted between two opi
nions. Her c mictions, however,
achieved the victory; the arrows of
the Almighty were fixed in her heart,
producing those deep and salutary
wounds which nothing but the balm of
Gilead could heal. While in this state
of distressful agitation, she visited the
family of her uncle beforcinentioned,
fully intending to lay the state of her
mind before her aunt, and to solicit
her instruction and advice ; but the
diffidence arising from a weak and
nervous habit of body, overcame her,
and prevented the acquisition of that
counsel and guidance which she so
much needed, and which might have
conduced to her present comfort, and
have proved useful to her throughout
the future stages of her earthly pil
grimage. The tranquil happiness, se
rene enjoyment, and Christian con
sistency which, during this visit, she
observed to reign in her uncle's fa
mily, made a deep and lasting im
pression ou her mind, and she deter
mined to be on the Lord's side. She
however could not lay firm hold of the
free and full salvation offered in the
Gospel, but strove, as she conceived,
to render herself a fit subject for the
Saviour's grace and acceptance, by
an outward reformation. Under this
delusion, she attained such a high de
gree of pharisaical perfection, that she
supposed herself thoroughly prepared
to enter the kingdom of heaven ; she
literally " trusted in herself that she
was righteous, and despised others."
Yet all this time she was listening to
the Gospel, both at the Kpiscopal and
Independent chapels. She was fond
of reading, and of copying into her
album such pieces of either prose or
poetry as appeared to her particularly
striking or beautiful. In the course
of her reading she met with " An ori
ginal letter from Mr. Isaac Watts, the
father of the Rev. Dr. Watts, to his
children when driven from his family
by persecution," which attracted her
attention, and she determined to copy
it. While thus engaged, the genuine
light of Gospel truth burst upon her
mind, and discovered to her the empti
ness and fallacy of man's righteous
ness ; the vain hope she had founded
thereon fell to the ground, and her
former convictions revived with in
creased poignancy, so that she was led
to exclaim with the apostle Paul, "O,
wretched being that I am, who shall
deliver me ?" Shortly afterwards she
heard Mr. S. preach at the Indepen
dent Chapel, Finchdean : in his ser
mon he stated, " that wbatever hope
the pharisee might now cherish, if he
should die relying on his own righte
ousness, he would find that as the
flaming sword of the angel in the
eu it lily paradise moved in every di
rection to prevent the re-entrance of
our first parents after they had sinned ;
so t lie power and wrath of the Al
mighty would be for ever exercised
to prevent his entrance into the para
dise of God." This sentence produced
such an effect upon her mind, that it
was with great difficulty she preserv
ed herself from fainting in the chapel,
and it was with equal difficulty that
she reached her brother's dwelling,
when the service was concluded ; in
deed, so pungent was her distress,
that she feared it would prostrate her
reason. This anguish of mind con
tinued so long, that she sunk into a
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state of despondency. But the Lord
had compassion upon her, and the sea
son of relief was at hand. One Sab
bath, while she listened to a discourse
delivered by the Rev. E. Osborne,
the faithful minister of the Episcopal
Chapel, at Idsworth, a ray of hope
rested on ber mind, and broke the
gloomy clond in which her mind had
been enveloped. On the evening of
the same day, she heard Mr. S.
preach at the Independent Chapel,
from Psalm 1. 15, "Call upon me in
the day of trouble; I will deliver thee,
and thou shalt glorify me." This dis
course was applied with Divine power
to her mind, chasing away her de
sponding thoughts, enlightening her
mind to behold the glorious mysteries
of salvation, dispelling her fears, and
imparting liberty and life to her soul.
From this period Christ became her
" all and in all." Shortly after this ma
nifestation of the Divine goodness to
her, she was attacked by a lingering
consumption, a disease which had
proved fatal to several of the family,
and was destined to terminate her
mortal career. Her father having died
a short time previous to the disease
assuming an alarming aspect, she
went to Bath to try the effect of a
more salubrious atmosphere, and to
remove for a season from the scene of
her parent's death. But after con
tinuing there some months, and re
ceiving but little benefit, she returned
to the residence of her late father at
Chalton, now occupied by her young
est brother, as the tenant of the farm.
Here Mr. S. paid her frequent visits,
and found her growing in the know
ledge and grace of God ; and on the
29th of September, 1837, she, with
two of her sisters, who still survive
her, gave themselves to the Lord, and
to his church, by uniting with the In
dependent Church of Christ assemb
ling in Providence Chapel, Rowland's
Castle, Hants, under the pastoral
charge of the Rev. John Slatteiie.
About ten months prior to her de
cease, she removed from Chalton to
Rowland's Castle, accompanied by
her younger sister. Mr. 8. now vi
sited her daily, frequently repeating
to her the outlines of the sermons he
had preached in the week, and apply
ing such parts of them as appeared
suitable to her case, and experience ;
lending her such books as were cal
culated to promote her spiritual im
provement, and closing each visit with
reading a portion of scripture, and
prayer. While engaged in these ex
ercises, she was frequently favoured
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with seasons of high spiritual enjoy
ment. She was very thankful for the
visits of her pastor, and even when
confined to her bed by weakness, and
so much exhausted by disease, that
she could scarcely bear the sound of a
voice near her, she would beg of him
not to leave without reading a portion
of the word of God, and prayer, near
the foot of her bed. Her piety was
not of the rapturous kind, yet she was
not destitute of the tokens of Divine
favour and love. Her enjoyment of
the Saviour's presence was rather of
calm serenity than of ecstasy. Her
happiness might have been much in
creased, had not her constitutional
diffidence prevented the communica
tion of her thoughts and feelings to
her minister and Christian friends.
She was much afraid of speaking of
her experience at all, lest, as she said,
her friends should be deceived by it,
and consequently be led to think bet
ter of her than they ought. She fre
quently destroyed the tranquillity of
her mind by indulging a fear that she
was deceiving herself, and should ul
timately perish. But as she drew near
the close of her earthly career, she
became more composed, and her mind
assumed a delightful serenity, resting
entirely on the merits of her Saviour ;
thus realizing that " peace which
passeth all understanding, which the
world cannot give nor take away,"
She delighted in prayer, and the read
ing of the Scriptures, and was very
grateful to her pastor for the suppli
cations he presented at the throne of
grace on her behalf, at his frequent
visits, always saying, " I have enjoyed
yuur prayer very much." She was
often asked by her pastor, what por
tion of Scripture she wished him to
read, to which she invariably replied,
" Yo;i choose the best portions, 1 must
therefore leave the choice with your
self." Her demeanour was of the most
pleasing and affable description, and
she manifested a sweetness of temper,
and an amiableness of disposition that
attracted the love of all acquainted
with her. During the last stage of her
illness, those pious friends who sat up
with her several nights prior to her de
cease, observed, that as she lay awake
her mind was so deeply engaged on
heavenly things, that it was almost
heaven to listen to her conversation.
A short time be'ore her depaiture,
she seemed as if looking into the
eternal world, in order, if possible, to
descry the slate upon which she wa-
about to enter ; and as if she hail made
the wished-for discovery, she exclaims
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eel, in a feeble, but emphatic tone of
voice, " 'Tis heaven'tis heaven ! ! 1"
From this time she uttered but few
articulate words, and seemed to be
patiently waiting for her change ; and
in a few minutes, without a struggle
or a sigh, she breathed her happy
spirit into the arms of her Redeemer
to repose in his embrace for ever. She
died on the 9th of September, 1839.
She has fled from our society, and the
embrace of all her earthly friends and
relations, to dwell for ever with the
Lord.
M Her languishing head is at rest,
Its thinking and aching are o'er;
Her quiet, immovable breast
Is heaved by affliction no more.
INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME
MISSIONARY STATIONS.
REMARKABLE RESULT OF TRACT
DISTRIBUTION IN CONNEXION
WITH HOME MISSION SER
VICES.
Before an evening service in a vil
lage near five miles from Morcombe-
lake, I visited, as my plan is, the ha
bitations of the poor with religious
tracts, and invited all to attend the
cottage service. In one of the houses,
with the wife of a poor, wretched
sabbath-breaker, and all its attendant
evils, I left the tract entitled " For
Ever." The poor woman has been
for several years acquainted with the
Saviourfelt the value of her precious
soul, and endured the ridicule of her
dissolute husband for her attachment
to Jesus. Poor, drunken, wretched
Sam came home that evening in a
good humour ; Susan asked him, after
supper, if she might read to him a
little book which had been left there.
The name of your Missionary was
prudently not mentioned ; Sam con
sented. At the close of the reading,
he seemed much affected, and said to
his wife, '* Susan, I have never thought
of these thingsdear me, what shall
I do ?" He went up stairs to bed,
but sleep had forsaken him his sins
lose before him. The anxious wife
thought she saw in her husband an
answer to her prayers. Sam spoke in
a kind manner, and " For Ever" in
misery and despair, overwhelmed his
Her heart is no longer the seat
Of trouble and torturing pain,
It ceases to nutter and beat,
It never shall nutter again."
Often, when exercised by doubts
and fears, did the tear of sorrow be
dew her cheek, but now
"The fountains can yield no supplies,
These hollows from waters are free ;
The tears are all wiped from her eyes,
And evil she never shall see."
Her funeral sermon was preached
by her pastor, on the following Sab
bath afternoon, to a crowded and
deeply affected congregation, from
Psal. lxxxviii. 18. J. S.
Rowland's Castle, Hants,
Jan, 30, 1840.
mind. The next morning he rose,
after a bitter night, in intense con
cern for eternity ; it was the first
anxious night he ever had for the par
don of his sins. Susan made the
breakfast as usual, but as her husband
was working by measurement, he re
mained with her for some time. The
way to escape from hell, and obtain
pardon, were the topics of conversa
tion. Susan loved the Saviourhad
followed him ever since the opening
of Mission Chapel in 1832through
much persecution and reproach. Who
can describe the feelings of such a
woman at such a time ? In the even
ing poor Sam came home, and speak
ing to his wife, he said, " Often to
day have I thought of ' For Ever,' I
was obliged to throw down my hook
kneel down against the faggots, and
say, "Lord, save me from hell Do
have mercy upon me."
Upon the following Sabbath, look
ing round, after I had ascended the
pulpit every nook and corner was
filled, but in one was this poor, and
hitherto hopeless, drunken Samsub
dued by grace divine. My text was,
Micah vi. (58. In some parts of
the sermon I saw the tears following
each other rapidly. The service ended
Susan remained, and immediately
said, " God, Sir, has taken hold of
my poor husband at lastblessed be
his name ; that tract, Sir, you left."
Then the joyful wife, and mother of
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seven children, related to me the facts
I have written down.
Many months have now passed,
but the reformation ii the daily habits
of Samhis knowledge of the way of
salvation his great humility render
him a wonder of mercy. This is bnt
one instance out of hundreds, to en
courage the Committees of Tract So
cieties, and all similar institutions.
" Despise not the day of small things."
To God be all the praise.
PROSPERITY ATTENDING HOME
MISSION SERVICES A NEW
SCHOOL INTEREST EXCITED
AMONG THE YOUNG.
It is both pleasant and profitable to
be constantly employed in the Lord's
cause. The number and variety of
engagements on this station had so
far occupied my mind, that I had al
most, through want of observation or
attention, passed over the time at
which you expect this journal. Now,
that I have commenced, a number of
objects appear to have a claim on the
short space I wish to devote to this
work, which I deem it both a duly
and a privilege to record. We are
reminded that another year is nearly
closed upon us, through which I have
laboured for the Society, not spend
ing a single sabbath out of my work
on the station. With renewed health
and strength I continue preaching
five times every Lord's-day, and find
that, by our present arrangements, I
can declare the word of life in the
several villages within my range, on
that day. For these, as well as nu
merous other favours, our unfeigned
gratitude is demanded by him, who
honours us by employing us in his
vineyard. He has not only employed,
but blessed us in his service, by scat
tering some of the gross darkness, in
which all our villagers were once en
veloped.
During this quarter the preaching
of the Gospel has attracted the atten
tion of many young persons, who ap
pear to begin to value the truth, and
delight to promote its interest. We
cannot state anything with certainty
as to the state of their minds, yet,
from their conduct and attention, we
may hope good things. Others have
in reality profited, and have come for
ward as candidates for church-mem
bership. I long for a revival, especi
ally among the young, for it has been
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by them we have before been so much
encouraged. One gratifying circum
stance this quarter is, the formation
of another daily free-school ; this is
at W , where it was so much
needed, and where the sabbath-school,
established some years ago, has proved
so great a blessing. By this additional
opportunity of being directed in the
ways of God, enjoyed by the poor
children, we hope to realise still
greater encouragement. Persons in
and around the village, have done to
their utnost towards the support of
so invaluable an acquisition. In this,
as well as in every other case con
nected with the Home Missionary So
ciety, our kind and liberal friends at
Ilfracombe have, by their subscrip
tions, most effectually aided the noble
object. Contrasting the present with
the former condition of the people in
this village, we have another evidence
of the advantage of Home Missionary
exertions. Where ignorance, super
stition, and fraud were the most pro
minent features of character, we now
have a neat little chapel, a good con
gregation, many most pious and zea
lous persons, who hold prayer-meet
ings in the two schools, and tract cir
culation. Other villages on the sta
tion are truly encouraging, and pro
mise well, botli among those who
know the Lord, and those who only
sit under the sound of the Gospel.
The young man to whose anxious
inquiries I referred in a former jour
nal, and whose attendance on the
word of life was so pleasing, has since
been removed by death. From the
disease under which he laboured, he
was not of competent mind for some
time before he died ; therefore we can
say but little of his Christian experi
ence. Although I commonly fear to
advance statements with too much
confidence, yet I may venture to hope
that he did not hear the Gospel with
out some real, and spiritual, and eter
nal advantage. Rejoicing in the pro
mise of success, we should always
abound in the work of the Lord, under
the conviction that he will advance
his own glory, through our unworthy
instrumentality.
I preach nine (frequently ten) times
in the week to about 500 hearers, in
a population of 2000 ; have three sab
bath-schools containing 210 scholars
and twenty teachers. Prayer-meet
ings are uumerous, and tract circula
tions extensive and encouraging.
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GREAT SUCCESS ATTENDING THE
PREACHING OF THE GOSPEL
REV. CHARLES HYATT'S VISIT
TO BRISTOLCONVERSION OF A
DRUNKARD.
The aspect of things amongst us in
Bristol, with reference to Home Mis
sions, is pleasing, Since the erection
of galleries and a commodious vestry,
oor congregation has increased very
considerably ; on a sabbath evening
we are full, and sometimes crowded.
Several are under serious impressions,
and we are only waiting a proper time
to ascertain whether the work be of
God, ere they come to the Lord's
table.
I am pleased to tell yon that our
prayer-meetings are remarkably well
attended ; and I am looking for a
mighty movement in answer to the
fervent supplications presented to
heaven in this demoralized part of
our city. Our venerable and es
teemed Father in Christ, the Rev.
Charles Hyatt, will be able to give
you some account of St. Phillips. The
visit of that excellent man of God
told well in Bristol ; his faithful ap
peals to dying sinners, I trust, will not
be soon forgotten amongst us. One
striking case of usefulness I must not
omit, namely, the conversion of a no
torious drunkard. For twelve years
he bad been accustomed to violate the
Lord's-day, and be acknowledged that
during that period he had not been in
a place of worship more than twice.
He has been a regular attendant at
Anvil-street Chapel for nearly six
months, and stands as a candidate for
admission to the Lord's-table. Surely
we may say,. " What hath God
wrought I"
MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR.
Dear Sir,You will oblige me by
inserting the following letter in the
Home Missionary Magazine.
It was at the close of the year 1830,
in consequence of a considerable Do
nation from a Friend of Home Mis
sions in Charmouth to the Home Mis
sionary Society, that a request was
made in behalf of the benighted vil
lages and hamlets of Fish-pond, Mor-
PLEASING PROSPECTS AT A HOME
MISSION STATION CHURCH
FORMED.
Since my last journal, a Church has
been formed at Walsingham, consist
ing of eleven members. The proceed
ings of the day were as follows :The
Rev. D. Martin, of Wells, preached
in the morning ; and in the afternoon
explained the nature of a Christian
Church ; when the ordinance was ad
ministered by the Rev. W. Lege, of
Fakenham. In the evening the ser
vice was conducted by your Mission
ary. The Divine presence was en
joyed. May the impressions produced
be permanent. I cannot but say that
at previous meetings with those who
constitute the church, I realized con
siderable encouragement from their
united testimony of my poor labours
having been blest to their souls, if not
in conversion, yet to their mutual edi
fication and comfort. Two of the num
ber never partook of the ordinance
before, but, hearing that a Church was
about to be formed, applications were
made ; and when listening to their ex
perience, feelings of devout gratitude
were excited in my heart in hearing
that my ministrations, though not the
means of their first impressions, yet
were instrumental in deciding them
for Christ. From their profession of
faith iu Jesus, together with every
necessary evidence in their experi
ence and lives, to convince us that
they are the subjects of a new birth
through the regenerating influence of
the Spirit, it was deemed justifiable to
admit them to the Lord's table. For
these things I thank God, and take
courage.
The Church was formed Jan. 19,
1840,
combelake, Marshwood-valo, Champ-
ney, Hawk-moor, Berdsmonegate,
&c. &c. To this application there
was a prompt reply on the part of the
Directors. In the arrangements of
Providence I was appointed, at the
recommendation of my invaluable
friend and pastor, the Rev. Joseph
Fletcher, D.D., of Stepney, to fill the
important office of preaching the Gos
pel to some of our native heathen. It
lias pleased God fully to accomplish
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the expectations of the friends of
the Redeemer in their anxieties for
the spiritual welfare of the poor pea
santry in this village and its neigh
bourhood, whilst my own heart has
been cheered, and my anxieties re
paid by seeing, in some humble de
gree, the desert blossom abundantly,
and the wilderness and solitary place
made glad. In not a few instances,
fruits of righteousness adorn the cha
racter and the life of those who hare
been made monuments of rich and
free grace. The first house of prayer
upon the station, was built at Mor-
combelake iu the fall of 1831, and
opened in January, 1832; at which
time a daily school was commenced,
and is, up to this day. in a flourishing
state. Also here we have a Sabbath-
school of 120 children in attendance.
The second Chapel upon the station
was built at Marshalsea, and opened
in August, 1832, which, up to this
day, is crowded with attentive hear
ers. Also, there we have a Sabbath-
school of 1G0 children in attendance.
The third Chapel was opened in Au
gust, 1837, at Fish Pond-bottom,
which is filled by the poor, who are
anxious to hear of the Saviour's love.
In the latter hamlet (for the poor
children in that dreary part of Dorset,
whose outward appearance reminds
me of poor Irish children) I hope to
establish a day-school, which will be of
vast good to the present and future
generation. In the three Sabbath-
schools upon the station, we have up
wards of 300 children. In my seven
or eight services I have the pleasure
of preaching weekly to above 1200
hearers. Into Church-fellowship we
have received above fifty communi
cants, some of whom have died in
Jesus.
The object of this paper is to request
help towards the enlargement ot the
Chapel at Morcombelake, which has
long been far too small for the accom
modation of the numbers who wish to
hear the Gospel. It is generally so
full and crowded, that many retire on
a Sabbath evening, unable to get in.
If the friends of Jesus would save me
the time and anxiety of going from
home, it would be a great blessing.
The enlargement will cost j70; to
wards this sum, with her acenstomed
kindness and liberality, Mrs. Robert
Kennaway, of Charmouth, has given
XI.) ; and in the same spirit, Mr.
Barnard, of Charmouth, has given
5, with a promise of the gift of land,
41
if we need more than is invested in
Trust.
The painfully feeble condition and
protracted illness of Mrs. Hargreaves,
will make it a cross I know not how
to take up to leave home.
The case is recommended by indi
viduals of the highest respectability.
"Brethren, let us freely offer;
All we have is from above :
Let us give, and act, and suffer.
What is this to Jesu's love!
Did he die, our souls to save?
Then we're his, and aU we have."
Donations will be most thankfully
received by the Rev. Dr. Fletcher, of
Stepney ; the Rev. Richard Gill, of
Charmouth ; the Minister at Morcom
belake; and by the Directors of the
Home Missionary Society, at No. 11,
Chatham-place, Blackfriars.
I am, my dear Sir,
Sincerely and obliged,
James Hargreaves.
Morcombelake near Charmouth,
Jan. 11, 1810.
CHRISTIAN CHARITY.
On Dec. 25, 1839, a Christian
Lady, who loves the Home Mission
ary Society, gave a comfortable meal
to a number of aged Widows, at an
Itinerant preaching station in Lan
cashire. It was ascertained that the
youngest of them was seventy-four,
and the eldest eighty-eight. Reader,
remember the aged poor in their win
ter of poverty. G.
TO THE SECRETARY OF THE HOME
MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
Dear Sir,The position which
the Home Missionary Society main
tains as the immediate corrective to
the falsely called Social principles,
should, I think, excite the friends of
real and vital religion to place your
Society in a more efficient situation
for active exertions at this particular
crisis. And I beg now to inclose for
the object 5, with the earnest hope
that many others may be found to
carry out its principles in a more li
beral manner. As a name will add
nothing to the value, I simply sub
scribe myself
A Helper to the Cause.
Jan. 80, 1840.
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NOTICE.
The Directors beg to announce to the Friends of the Home Mis
sionary Society, and to the Public, that the Anniversary Meeting of
the Society will be held at Exeter Hall on Tuesday Evening,
May 19, 1840. The Annual Sale will be at the Crown and
Anchor, Strand, on Wednesday, May 20, 1840.
The Chairman who will preside at the Annual Meeting, and the
Preacher of the Annual Sermon, will be announced in a future
Number.

SALE OF USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL WORK FOR THE

BENEFIT OF THE HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The Ladies' Committee conducting the Sale, which is to take
place in May next, as usual, thus early and earnestly entreat a con
tinuance of the former kindness of their friends, and the friends of
the great cause of Home Missions, to forward, in due season, such
Articles as will be likely to produce the best result.
If the providing suitable Articles for the Sale is commenced
early, (the importance of which they beg leave to press upon the
attention of their friends,) it will occasion a larger quantity, in
creased interest in the Sale itself, and relieve from that hurry and
slender provision, which result from beginning to think and act for
the Sale only in April or May.
Home Mission Rooms, 11, Chatham place,
lackfriars, Feb. 1, 1840.

A WORD ON behalf OF UNION. Christian pastors deacons,and churches,

(To the Editor.)
" He was of a disposition ready to
embrace and oblige all men ; allowing
others to differ from bim, even in opin-
ions that were dear to bim ; and provid-
ed men did but FEAR GOD AND
WORK RIGHTEOUSNESS, he lov-
ed them heartily, how distant soever
from him in judgment about things less
necessary; in all which he is very wor-
thy to be a pattern to men of all persua-
sions whatsoever." See archbishop
tillotson's funeral sermon for the
Rev. Thomas Gouge, who was a Non-
conformist.
The passage which is placed as a mot-
to to these few lines, 1 regard as a very
important and a very auspicious one,
at this peculiar juncture of the history
of the Home Missionary Society;it
is, indeed, an eventful one, mingled
with the comfort, peace, and unity, of
as well as with the providing suitable
gospel instruction and means for the yet
thousands and tens of thousands of our
long (oh ! how much too long) neglect-
ed peasantry. Most of your numerous
readers, who have marked and approved
the course and career of the HOME
MISSIONARY SOCIETY FOR
TWENTY YEARS, have read or heard
of the intention of the brethren of the
CONGREGATIONAL UNION to
form a NEW Home Missionary Society
on the 10th day of May now nest ensu-
ing, they have put forth and propounded
a plan and rules in furtherance thereof.
I have read these rules and this plan ;
but such perusal caused great search-
irigs of heart, as to the result. Could 1
do otherwise than cherish a feeling of
deep anxiety lest those beloved brethren
(ALL of whom I cordially regard, and
sodothe churches also,) should" fallout
by the way," and very painfully cross each
other's path, and hinder and impede, in-
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stead of accelerating and extending the
GREAT WORK OF HOME MIS
SIONS ; lest Pastors and their Dea
cons and Socks should be of different
opinions, as to which Society they should
support, and a long line and list of
schismatic fruits follow.
I read the letters signed " Obadiah,"
and ' Junius," in your Magazine, co
pied from the Patriot. I am glad you
inserted tbem in the Magazine ; for
many of your readers do not see the
Patriot. Those letters were, to my
mind, very appropriate and very tem
perately written. Now, with the feel
ings, fears, and forebodings, which all
these things occasioned, I am rejoiced
with great joy, to understand, that a
HAPPY UNION is likely to be effect
ed between the HOME MISSIONARY
SOCIETY and our friends who met at
Birmingham, in October last. Every
right-hearted man will hail it. Each
party must concede, not compromise,
and seek " the spirit of love, and power,
and of a sound mind," in this most im
portant business, and all shall be well,
yea, replete with sacred triumph and
holy joy ! The day when such union
shall be publicly recognised shall there
after be a day marked in our " CA L-
LENDAR." It shall be kept as a fes
tive day, inasmuch as it brought to our
ears the delightful reiteration of the an
gelic song, " Peace on earth and good
will towards men." Let all parties read
my motto, and bear it in mind. Such
were the ancient men of '' our order,"
and such let ustheir sonsbe.
Philadelphia.
Salem, Feb. 22, 1840.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOMERSET
COUNTY GAZETTE.
Sir,The question is often asked
in our days, will Popery regain the
ascendency in Protestant Britain ? and
there are not a few whose fears have
already kindled the fires of Smith-
field , and renewed the Inquisition with
all its horrors. They point to the in
crease of Catholic chapels throughout
the realm, the semi-popery of the
Tracts for the Times, the encourage
ment which the present policy of a
Liberal Government towards the Ca
tholics, seems to have fostered. Bear
with me, Sir, when I say, that although
no alarmist, I believe the worst fears
of the timid will be realised, unless
the sincere friends of Protestantism
awake from theirshimbers. The enemy
is at the gates, and he has summoned
43
us to the contest. The Biblethe
Bible only, is the religion of Protest
ants, and onwardonward be our
motto, and the victory is sure. What
would Wickliffe and Luther have said
when they girded themselves with
their solitary Bible for the battle;
when England and Europe were
jewels in the crown of Imperial Rome,
if they had had their nearly 20,000
Clergy, and a perhaps equal number
of Dissenting Clergy, as their coadju
tors in the holy war 1 would they not
have smiled at the question, and won
dered that with such hosts of auxili
aries a moment's doubt would have
been cherished as to the issue ? The
Bible was their armoury, their wea
pons were ethereal,they conquered
peacefully and righteously, they hum
bled the pride of the philosopher,
the passions and prejudices of the
multitude 'were softened, and fifty
millions of immortal beings were soon
freed from the shackles of a degrad
ing superstitionand thus tasted the
bliss of those whom the truth makes
free, whilst all were slaves beside.
There must, however, be no toleration
of the dangerous dogmas of an Oxford
school ; in reference to them, the ami
able Bishop of Chester's warning must
echo through the land : " Under the
specious pretence of deference to an
tiquity and respect for primitive mo
dels, the foundations of our Protestant
Church are undermined by men who
dwell within her walls, and those who
sit in the Reformers' seat, are traduc
ing the Reformation. It is again be
coming matter of question, whether
the Bible is sufficient to make wise
unto salvation; the main article of our
national confession, justification by
faith, is both openly and covertly as
sailed ; and the stewards of the mys
tery of grace are instructed to reserve
the truths which they have been or
dained to dispense, and to hide under
a bushel those doctrines which the
apostles were commanded to preach
to every creature." Our bishops and
our superior Clergy, must resolutely
close their pulpits against such,
who, coming from a University, from
whence pure streams of heavenly
truth should alone flow, are in danger,
from their comparatively little expe
rience, to drink of those fountains
which popular and distinguished per
sons have created. Our churches must
be opened, not once on the Sabbath only,
as a large proportion of them now are, but
twice or thrice must the Sabbath bells be
heard, inviting our too much neglected
44 Home Missionary Magazine
peasantry to hear those truths which
can bless and make them blessings.
Ignorance, immorality, crime, and
national degradation are inseparable ;
these have too long reigned, not only
among dense masses of the British po
pulation, but in our country villages
also ; let every Christian patriot arise
to his duty, and in the spirit of one
who said, " Grace be with all them who
love our Lord Jesus Christ in since
rity," and with the zeal ofthe.Berridges,
the Grimshaws, and the Fenns, and
John Newtons, the Whitefields and
Wesleys of the by gone century,
then will knowledge and true hap
piness spread their benignant influence
throughout our Isle, Chartism and So
cialism shall be banished from the
midst of us, and Babylon the great
shall fall to rise no more.
An Enemy to Popery, and a
Friend to the Catholics.
2 1st Nov. 1839.
ENCOURAGEMENT TO THE UN
LEARNED, AND THOSE DESCRIBED
ISAIAH XXXV. 8.
(Extract.)
It is known to anatomists, that to
have a view of the objects of sur
rounding nature, the image of all that
is visible must be drawn out on the
retina of the eye. But the peasant
who knows not that he has a retina,
has just as vivid a perception of these
NOTICES OP NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Memoir of the Rev. Rowland Hill, M.A,
By William Jones, Author of " Testa
mentary Counsels.*' With a Preface,
by the Rev. James Sherman, of Surrey
Chapel. 2nd Ed. Fisher and Co.
This is the most interesting memoir
of the venerable and extensively use
ful servant of God, the Rev. Row
land Hill, that has appeared. We do
most cordially and earnestly recom
mend it to all our readers. We en
tirely agree with his excellent succes
sor at Surrey Chapel, that this volume
"contains a faithful and impartial por
trait of his whole character.'' It is free
from that narrow-minded spirit which
would confine usefulness to immortal
souls, to one class of men, and to one
way of accomplishing it. The me
moir is written in a very pleasing
style, and well arranged.
objects, as the philosopher had, who
first discovered the existence of it.
And, in like manner, a babe in Christ
might have a lively manifestation of
the Saviour, who knows nothing of the
metaphysics of faithwho is in utter
darkness about all the controversies to
which it has given birth who sees
wilh his mental ej e, while in the pro-
foundest ignorance about the construc
tion of his mental eye - who cannot
dive into the recesses of his own intel
lectual constitution, but by the work
ing of that constitution, has caught a
spiritual discernment of Him, " whom
to see and to know, is life everlasting."
' Father, I thank thee, that whilst
thou hast hid these things from the
wise and the prudent, thou hast re
vealed them unto babes."
ANECDOTE GEORGE III.
When this monarch, says Bishop
Newton, went to receive the sacra
ment at his coronation, clothed in his
robes, and with the crown on his head,
he asked the Archbishop of Canter
bury if it were not proper to take off
his crown ere he received the sacra
ment 1 The archbishop not knowing
the custom, inquired of the Bishop of
Rochester and other dignitaries, and
they not being able to solve the doubt.
His Majesty refused to wear the
crown, saying, " No monarch can he
too humble on so solemn an occasion."
B. C.
Memoir of Thomas Cranfield. By his
Son. Fisher and Co.
This extraordinary memoir will,
through a Divine blessing, accomplish
much good. It so clearly points out
the path of Christians, and in the
most affecting and attractive manner
shows what even individual effort may
realize in the work and labour of love.
Let all Christians go and do likewise.
A Golden Treasury for the Children of
Cod. By C. II. V. Bogatzky. A
new edition, with a Life of the Au
thor, by the Rev. C. F. Steinkopf,
M.A. Stockley.
This very valuable book has beeu so
long acceptable to the public, that it
needs no recommendation. This is a
very neat and useful edition.
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The Only Son : a brief memorial of a de edition of it will greatly increase its
parted Youth. By the Rev. John Adey. circulation and usefulness.
We have seldom read a more inter
esting biography. Bereaved parents Life of Origen. Religious Tract Society,
will rind many sources of relief and The lives of the fathers, their piety
consolation opened to them in these and zealous devotedness to God, and
pages. The respected author has ad to his cause ; their patient submission
dressed it to (he young members of to his holy will, and fortitude under
his own Church, but he might have persecution and sufferings, afford a
properly addressed it to am. young bright and encouraging example. If
persons and sabbath-school teachers. published in this form they will, by a
We have pleasure in giving our cor Divine blessing, be very useful.
dial recommendation to it.

Hours of Spiritual Refreshment. By Goodness and Mercy, as displayed in the

Dr. Henry Muller. Religious Tract
Society.
This work by Dr. Muller has been
regarded as containing a treasure,
both of inward and outward experi
ence, and of Christian wisdom ; and
has been held in high estimation. This
experience and death of Deborah Curtis.
By the Rev. William Mudge, B.A.
Religious Tract Society.
A very pleasing biography of an
aged Christian, which has proved of
great use to aged persons. May its
utility increase more and more.

DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS,

From January 18 to February 18, 1840.

Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's

Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriare ; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.,
Treasurer; Mr. B. HANBURY, 138, Blackfriars-road, Sub-Treasurer; the Rev.
E. A. DUNN, Belgravc-placc, Pimlico, Secretary; by Messrs. LADBROKES
and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings; by Messrs. HANKEY, Fenchurch-
street, and by any of the Directors.
The List will in future be made up to the \Sth day of every Month.

s. d.
Mrs. Wbittaker, per Rev. W. Fos A Helper in the Cause S 0 0
ter, Missionary, Westerham ...A 1 1 0 Legacy from the late R. Lawrence,
Amount collected by New Year's Esq., of Reading, per J. Rich
Gift Cards, per ftev. W. Gunn, ards, Jun. Esq 10 10 0
Aylesbury, Bucks : Bridport and Beaminster Subscrip
Miss Gunn 0 16 0 tions for one year, per Rev. J.
Miss M. Woodman ... 0 12 0 Wills, of Bridport 40 0 0
Miss Nicholls 0 4 0 Contents of a Friend's Missionary-
Miss Aston 0 2 2 Box, per Rev. H. Toller, Market
Miss Miller 0 2 0 Harborough 0 10 0
Miss Bates 0 2 0 Collected by Mr. John Small, Cam-
Miss A. Gibbs 0 1 0 berwell ' 0 0
Collected by Mr. John Ely, do 2 0 0
1 19 8 New Year's Gift Cards from Friends
at Linton, Cambridgeshire, per
Miss Greenwood, Crosby Garrett, Mr. Greenfield, of Highbury Col
Westmoreland, Penny-a-Week lege, viz. :
collection 2 17 3 Collected by
Legacy of the late Mrs. Ann Craig, Miss Wright 0 3 0
of Shrewsbury, per Jeffrey Miss Wright 0 8 0
Lewin, Esq 100 0 0 Mr. J.Smoothy 0 12 0
Mrs. Masters, Newington-green, A 2 2 0 Miss Dennington 18 0
Mr. Whittle, Croydon A 0 10 0 Miss Nicholls 1 12 6
B. Hanbury, Esq A 1 1 0 Miss Nicholls 0 16 0
. DUO
Subscriptions, per Mr. Pitts, Col
lector 3r> 9 0 PECKH AM AUXILIARY, on ac-
Mr. P. Brown, Haughton A 1 0 0 count, by John Slatford, Esq. ... 13 6 4
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A Friend to the Cause, Walworth
Prof. Johnson, East India College,
Herts, per Rev. J. Arundel_ ...A
New Year| Gift Cards, by Sir W.
Lawson, Bart., Brayton Hall,
Aspatria, Cumberland, viz. :
Miss Lawson............ 15 17 6
Robert Norman ~ 0 9 0
James Clennel ......... 0 8 2
Miss M. Wyburgh ... 0 3 5
Know1Station, Subscriptions, per
Rev. W. R. Parkyn ~
Subscriptions, per Messrs. I-Iankey,
and Co. :
`B., Birm1ngham,1838 l l 0
B.,Birmingha1:n, 1839 1 1 0
Donation~ 2 3 0
Produce ofMissionary
Box..................... 0 7 0
M.W.D. ............... 1 1 0
Miss Lee, Brixton, New Years
Gift Cards ~
A Friend, per Rev. T. Troubndge,
Ceme, Dorset ~
Subscriptions and New Years Gift
Cards, per Mrs. Robert Kenna
way, Chammuth, Dorset :
Mrs. Robert Kennaway, A....
Capt. H. G. Morris,
~ I l 0
Mr.Austin............A 1 0 0
Mr. Puddicombe ...A 0 5 0
Mr.Culverwel1~ 0 5 0
Miss Culverwell ~ 0 5 0
J.C.Lee,Esq.~ . l 0 0
Cards
Mr. Hooke ~ 0 10 6
Master S. M. Gill ~ 0 11 6
Mr. Daniel Dunster . 0 12 6
The Misses Gill ~ 0 18 0
Mrs. Edmonds ~ 0 ~ 6
Mr.Wearing........ . 0 0 Mr. Robert Brown ~ 1 2 0
Produce of New Years Gift Cards,
per Rev. Thos. Luke, Taunton,
Somerset ~
Miss Whittridge, Bootle, Cumber
land, per Rev. W. Wilson, White
haven ~
Mr. G.Sutton, on account ofWheat
harnstead, Herts, to Christmas .
New Years Gift Cards, by Mrs.
Charlotte Batchelor, per Mr.
~ W. Bloodvrorth......... 0 7 9
Mrs. Porter, of Highgate, Middle
sex. viz. :
Annual Subscription 1 0 0
Collecting New ears
Gift Cards ~ 3 10 0
Rev. J. Davies and Friends, A1
dermanbury Postern, amount of
cash collected by New Year's
Gift Cards, viz. :
Collected by
Mrs.J.Davies~ 1 0 0
Miss S.Jossee~ 1 1 0
MissLack ~ . 0 10 6
Mrs. Spratt ~ l 0 0
Mrs. T. Whiteley...... 4 10 0
Rev. E. Corbisbley, Snodland,
Kent. and Friends, per New
Years Gift Cards :
Collected by
Susannah Clark ~ 0 1 9
Susannah Clark ~ 0 2 8
Sarah Clark ............ 0 8 2
s. s.
I0 James Peters............ 0 l 0
Eliza Butler ~ 0 3 0
1 016
Mr. James Vautin, 13, Forrest
row, Dalston, per New Years
Gift Card ~ 0 5
Mrs. J. Lawrence, Hadley-green,
Middlesex, per New Years Gift
Cards, viz. :
Collected by
Mrs. J. Lawrence...... 0 19 6
3
Do. ~ 010 6
6 Do. ~ 1 ll 6
31
Rev. N. Harris, Middle-hill, Pem
broke, per New Years Gift
Cards:
Collected by
N.Harries........ .. l 110
J. Davies ~ .. 0 5 6
W. Ca.uton........ .. 0 6 6
513 E. Mathas ............... 0 3 6
117
9 Mrs. J. B. Pearce, of Maidenhead,
per New Years Gift Cards :-_
0 Collected by
Miss Westbrook ~ 2 0 0
Miss J. Pearce ~ 0 9 9
Miss Blake .............. 0 ll 6
0 Miss Gould.............. 0 I2 0
Miss Brown ~ ~ 011 6
Miss Drew.......... .. 0 5 0
Mr.G. Cooper~ 015 6
E. J. Pearce ~ 2 0 0
7 5
Miss Phillips, Feltham, per New
Years Gift Cards..................... l 4
Mrs. Bennett, Dalby-terrace, City
road, per New Years Gift Card 210
Mr. Alfred Le Mare, Hackney, per
New Years Gift Cards, viz. :
Mr. Le Mare............ 1 1 0
Miss Ann Parker...... 0 14 0
714 217
Market Deeping Station, Lincoln
14 shire, Rev. J. Martin, Mission
ary, produce of~ New Years Gift
Cards, viz. :
910 Collected by-
Mrs. Adams ~ .. 0 10 5
Miss Adams ~ .. 0 1 3
0 Mrs. Bellars ~ .. 0 12 0
J. Luck ~ .. 0 5 3
0 J. Luck ~ .. 0 8 0
E. Chesterfield ~ 0 7 3
M. Scott ............. .. 0 ll 0
0 W. Burbidge ~ .. 0 4 0
S. Wensor ~ .. 0 6 3
Curtis Irsland ~ 0 1 0
B. Templeman ~ 0 3 6
3178
Rev. T. Aveling, Kingsland, per
10 New Years Gift Cards :
Collected by
Master G. Balbirnie... 0 7 0
Master Horne ~ 0 9 0
Mrs.Burton............ 0 4 0
I00
Mrs. J. Hiley Morgan, Abergs
venny, per produce of New
Years Gift Cards, viz. :
Collected by
Miss C. H. Morgan... 1 4 6
S16 Miss C. H. Morgan... 0 I7 6
Miss C. H. Morgan... 0 6 6
Mrs. Morris ~ 0 5 0
Mrs. James.............. 0 5 0
Mrs. Watkins ~ .. 0 5 0
Mrs. Morgan....... .. 0 5 0
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s. a. s. d.
GATE-STREET CHAPEL AUX Rose, Jun., Spilsby, Lincoln
ILIARY, President, Rev. C. shire, viz. :
Brake; produce of New Year's Miss S. Dawson 0 5 6
Gift Cards : Miss A 0 9 0
Collected by- Miss Bourne 0 5 6
1 0 0 Miss Mackinder 110
2 1 Miss J. Newman 0 13 6
0 2 0 Mr. J. Mackinder ... 0 19 6
0 11 1 Mrs. Simmons 0 10 0
0 10 0 Mrs. Longden 0 4 6
0 8 0 Mrs. Stainton 0 7 0
Mr. Hill, donation by Mrs. S. Burn 0 7 2
0 10 0 Mrs. W. Rose 15 0
Collected by Mrs. Tyn- Master C. Rhodes (9
dall 0 11 0 years old) 0 13 0
5 13 1 7
Rev. John George, Dittisham, per New Year's Gift Cards, per Rev.
New Year's Gift Cards collected J. Allen, Missionary at Cave,
at Dittisham, by Yorkshire, viz. :
0 9 <; Miss Corner 0 16 6
0 s 0 Mrs. John Cousins ... 10 0
0 7 n 16 6
0 9 (i New Year's Gift Cards, per Rev.
0 1 B J. Rees, Chippenham, Wilts, viz.:
0 8 6 Miss J. Mills 0 9 6
1 14 6 Mrs. Reeve 0 5 6
Per Cards, at Tuakenhay :per Miss Wilmot 0 6 0
0 3 3 Mr. Case 0 5 3
0 4 (! Mr. Hull 0 3 6
0 7 9 1
Collected at Galmpton, on the St New Year's Gift Cards, per Rev.
Sabbath of the Year .. 0 18 0 R. Redpath, Wells-street Chapel,
viz. :
3 0 3 Louisa Strachan 0 4 6
Rev. George Amos, Grantham Sta Esther Howland 0 4 6
tion, Lincolnshire, per New 0
Year's Gift Cards : Mr. T. Dudbridge, per New Year's
Collected by- Gift Cards 1
Miss E. Richards 0 5 6 Mr. J. Hooper, Jun., per Rev. R.
Miss Wogdon 0 2 0 Philip, Maberly Chapel, Kings-
Mrs. Howard 0 4 0 land 1
Mrs. Poole 0 8 0 J. Gray, Esq. Louth, Lincolnshire,
Mrs. Gibson 0 5 7 viz. :
Mr. Wilkinson, Jun. 0 3 9 Collected by
E. H. Booth 0 2 0 S. Ablewhite 0 2 6
1 10 10 Jane Gray 10 0
" Thank-Offering" D 2 0 0 E. Newman 0 3 0
Mrs. Tracey, Chelsea, New Year's E. Chapman 0 5 0
GiftCards 110 0
New Year's Gift Cards, per Mr. W.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The Directors present their grateful thanks to John Moore, Esq. ; Miss
Moore; and Miss S. Moore, for several volumes of Magazines.
The Directors beg most gratefully to acknowledge the receipt of a bundle
of clothing from W. H. K., for the most distressed on the Missionary Stations.
Three small books from VV. L.
The Directors thankfully acknowledge the receipt of two bundles of cloth
ing from Mrs. Perkins and the City and Village Clothing Society, for the Rev.
Messrs. Sharp and Moreton's Stations.
Mrs. Peacock, Secretary of the Home Missionary Dorcas Society, begs
gratefully to acknowledge the receipt of 12*. 6d. from a Friend, through Mrs.
Simco. Also, some print from an unknown friend, In addition to the dona
tion of 2 from " Christiana," already acknowledged in the Magazine for
February.
The Rev. W. Neill begs to acknowledge the receipt of a grant of tracts from
the Tract Society ; and the receipt of a box of linen to lend to poor lying-in-
women, from Mrs. Spencer, of Holloway.
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LIST OF LECTURES &c, IN AND NEAR LONDON,

FOR MARCH.
1. Lord's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. Campbell, late of
Bangalore.
Afternoon. Adelphi Chapel, Dr. Henderson.
2. Monday Evening. Missionary Prayer Meeting East, Queen-street, Ad
dress, Mr. West ; Central, Weigh-house, Address, Mr. Tidman ; West,
Elim Chapel, Address, Mr. Dnrrant ; North, Barnsbury Chapel, Ad
dress, Mr. Blackburn. Pimlico, Buckingham Chapel, Dr. Morison.
3. Tuesday Morning. Merchants' Lecture, Twelve o'clock, Broad-street, Mr.
Binney.
4. Wednesday Evening. Lecture to Mechanics, Eight o'clock, Bethnal-
green Meeting, Cambridge-road, Mr. Ferguson, " Conversion of Saul
of Tarsus."
6. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Williams.
8. Lord's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. Davies, of Alder-
manbury.
Afternoon. Adelphi Chapel, Mr. Edwards.
11. Wednesday Evening. Lecture to Mechanics, Eight o'clock, Bethnal-green
Meeting, Cambridge-road, Dr. Fletcher, " Character of Cornelius,
the Roman Centurion."
13. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Peacock.
15. Lord's Day Afternoon.
Evening. Lower-street,
Adelphi Chapel,
Islington,
Mr. Mr.
Redpath.
Ainslie.
18. Wednesday Evening. Lecture to Mechanics, Eight o'clock, Bethnal-green
Meeting, Cambridge-road, Mr. Hodson, "Conversion of the Jailor
at Philippi."
Half-past Six, Missionary Meeting at Trevor Chapel,
Brompton, Sir E. C. Smith, Bart., in the Chair. Mr. Moffatt, from
Africa, and the Madagascar Refugees, will attend the Meeting.
20. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Denham,
22. Lord's Day Afternoon.
Evening. Lower-street,
Adelphi Chapel,
Islington,
Mr. Dr.
Salter.
Henderson.
25. Wednesday Evening. Lecture to Mechanics, Eight o'clock, Bethnal-
green Meeting, Cambridge-road, Mr. Ransom, " The conduct of the
Bereans."
27. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Dovey.
29. Lord's Day Evening.
Afternoon. Lower-street,
Adelphi Chapel,
Islington,
Dr. Mr.
Styles.
Godwin.

ministers supplying at
Hoxton Academy ChapelMr. Luke, of Chester, on the 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd ;
and Mr. Scott, of Cleckheaton, on the 29th.
Albany Chapel, Regent's Park Mr. Pope, of Leamington.
York Road Chapel, Lambeth. Mr. Alexander, of Edinburgh.
Islington Chapel. Mr. Wheeler, of Wells.
Spa Fields Chapel.Mr. Brown, of Cheltenham.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month
will be held on Monday evening, March 16, at Robert-street
Chapel.
The Rev. W. Spencer will deliver the Address.
Service to commence at Half-past Six o'clock.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Bolt-court, London.

 APRIL, 1840.

We have much pleasure in directing the candid attention of our

numerous readers to the following interesting communications on
HOME MISSIONS.

IMPORTANT.

Dear Sir,You are doubtless aware that the Congregational

Union of England and Wales has adopted measures preparatory to
an early commencement of Home Missionary operations.
These proceedings have led to much thought and consultation on
the part of the friends generally of that great and sacred objectthe
complete evangelization of our beloved country. The result has
been a very extensive desire, that no separate operations should be
undertaken by the Union, but that such an adjustment of the views
and plans of that body, with those of the existing " Home Mission
ary Society," should be attempted, as might admit of the combina
tion of the resources of both in one extended, vigorous system of
effort.
The Directors of the Home Missionary Society and the Com
mittee of the Congregational Union have so far yielded to what
appeared to them a very general wish of their brethren and consti
tuents indeed they have themselves so far participated in it, that
they have ventured on united prayerful conferences, to ascertain on
what terms, in their judgment, such a union might be honourably
and beneficially effected.
These counsels have been happily marked by a spirit of love, and
have resulted in the modification of the rules of the Home Mission
ary Society, and of the document adopted by the Congregational
Union at its Birmingham meeting, now respectfully submitted for
your approval. It is hoped, that without compromise of principle,
the two schemes are here made to harmonize and combine ; and
that the brethren whose opinions they respectively represent, may,
by concessions which only affect subordinate points, be thus brought
into harmonious co-operation.
It cannot be needful to set out at large the considerations which
induced the brethren engaged in these negotiations to enter upon
anxious and responsible efforts for effecting the union proposed.
The value of the most extensive co-operation attainable in a work
of such magnitude and difficulty as Home Missions; the opinions
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strongly and extensively expressed, in public and private, in favour

of the union now attempted ; the inconvenience, to use no stronger
term, that might have resulted, and of which necessity alone could
justify that the risk should be incurred, from the operations in the
same field of labour, of two societies appealing to the same bodies
of Christians for support, and avowing no substantial difference of
principles or objects ; the necessity at this juncture for such energy
and extent of effort in Home Missions as not either or both of the
institutions could separately employ, and for which, when united,
they will find themselves but too inadequate ; these, among other
similar considerations, would not allow the Directors of the Home
Missionary Society and the Committee of the Union to incur the
responsibility of leaving unattempted a union so desiredso likely
to avert threatening evilsso hopeful, in every view, of extensive
and lasting advantages.
The brethren who have been engaged in the preparation of the
accompanying document are, of course, anxious for the early avowal
of the approbation of their constituents. They hope it will receive
so general an approval as may secure its harmonious adoption.
Every effort has been employed so to frame it, that while it com
promises no principle, it may unite all hearts, and effect a union
that shall as much benefit the churches as promote the great work
of Home Missions.
Will you, dear Sir, favour the Committee with an early commu
nication of your sanction of this important proposal ; and also en
deavour to obtain and report a similar declaration from the Associa
tion with which you are connected? The shortness of the interval
for deciding on the course to be finally adopted, unites with the
importance of all the interests involved, to render a reply at your
earliest convenience indispensable.
Signed by Order of the Directors of the Home Missionary So
ciety, and the Committee of the Congregational Union.
Thos. Thompson, Treasurer, J. Blackburn, "")
B. Han bury, Sub- Treasurer, W. Stern Palmer, I Secre-
E, A. Dunn, Secretary, A. Wells, (taries.
J. Wontner, J
Home Missionary Society.
Congregational Union.
London, March, 1840.

REVISED RULES OF
" THE HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY,"
Intended to be submitted for Adoption at the General Meeting at Exeter
Hall, May 19, 1840.
1. That the designation of this Institution be "The Home
Missionary Society."
2. That its object he the evangelization of the unenlightened
portion of the Inhabitants of Great Britain, by the preaching of the
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Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ; the distribution of
Religious Tracts, the establishment of Prayer-meetings and Sunday-
schools, with the formation of Christian churches ; and every other
scriptural method for the accomplishment of this important object.
3. That no person shall be employed as a Missionary, by this
Society, till the Directors shall have obtained full satisfaction re
specting his character, and his ability and attainments for the work.
4. That this Society, in furtherance of its objects, shall act in con
nexion with " The Congregational Union of England and Wales ;"
and to render such connexion influential and permanent, the offi
cers of " The Home Missionary Society," chosen at its general an
nual meetings, shall be ex officio members of the Committee of the
Congregational Union ; and the officers of the Union shall be, in
like manner, members of the Board of Direction of the Home Mis
sionary Society. This Society will also co-operate with other county
and district associations. And a brief statement of the combined
Home Missionary labours shall be annually laid before the assembly
of the Congregational Union.
5. That every subscriber of 1 Is. or more annually, shall be a
member of this Society; and every donor of .10 10s. or more, in
one sum, a member for life. And where a church, as such, shall
contribute annually 5 or upwards, such subscribing church shall
be entitled to nominate one of its members as its delegate, who shall
be qualified to vote at the general meetings of this Society. The
first named executor of every testator bequeathing to the Society
50 or upwards, shall, upon payment of the legacy, be also a life
member.
6. That the affairs of this Society shall be conducted by a Trea
surer or Treasurers, by Secretaries, and a Board of forty Direc
tors, inclusive of all official members, resident in or near London,
and chosen at its general annual meetings, of whom sixteen shall be
ministers, with power to fill up vacancies. Also the Secretaries of
all Associations co-operating with this Society, shall be, ex officio,
members of its Board of Direction, entitled to attend and vote at all
their meetings. Other Directors with the same power, resident in
the country, may also be chosen at the Society's annual meeting in
May, in any number not exceeding forty. One fourth of all elected
Directors to go out annually by rotation. Five members, exclusive
of officers, shall form a quorum.*
7. That an Annual Meeting shall be held in the month of May,
when the Officers and Directors shall be chosen, the accounts au
dited, and the proceedings of the year reported. And as often as
practicable, an Autumnal Meeting, in connexion with a meeting of
the assembly of the Congregational Union at the same time and
* It is suggested that Thomas Thompson, and Joshua Wilson, Esquires, might
be proposed as Treasurers, and Benjamin Hanbury, Esq., Sub-Treasurer ; Rev.
E. A. Dunn, Rev and Rev. A. Wells, Secretaries; Rev.
>to be associated with Rev. R. H. Shepherd in editing the Magazine; and
Hull Terrell, Esq., as honorary Solicitor to the Congregational Union, to be
united with G. F. Abraham, Esq., in that offico in the Home Missionary Society.
That Mr. John Whiteley, Mr. Thomas Livesey, and Mr. William Beams, bo
proposed as Auditors, and that the present list of Country Directors be revised in ac
cordance with the requirements of rule 6.
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place, shall be held in some principal provincial city or town, with a
view to strengthen the connexion and take counsel with brethren in
all parts of the country, and to invigorate Home Missionary opera
tions in surrounding districts ; the appointment of these additional
meetings to be confided to the Directors of the Society, in concert
with the Committee of the Union ; but no such meeting to have
power to alter the constitution or laws of the Society.

ADDITIONAL AND EXPLANATORY RULES.

1. That vigorous Home Missionary efforts, conducted in entire
harmony with scriptural views of the truth, and ordinances of the
Gospel, and of the constitution and discipline of Christian Churches,
appear to be at this juncture specially demanded by The ignorance
and irreligion which prevail so extensively both in town and coun
try :The active efforts now employed for the spread of infidelity
and popery : with the alarming diffusion of semi-papal doctrines con
cerning the Christian ministry, sacraments, and way of salvation :
The absolute necessity of revived and extended religion, and of
multiplied Christian churches in our own country, to sustain the in
creased efforts so loudly called for in all enterprises for the conver
sion of the world.
And while this Society adopts what are deemed by it the most
scriptural methods for promoting the great objects of the Redeemer's
kingdom, it stands prepared to hail, with heartfelt joy, such success
in the same work, as he may grant to bodies of his servants, acting
on other convictions, and adopting other plans, in respect to points
acknowledged by all to be subordinate.
2. That as the great object of the Home Missions, prosecuted by
this Society, is the true conversion of the souls of men to God, in
the attainment of which all subordinate moral and benevolent pur
poses will be most effectually securedand, as the Divine influ
ence, which can alone insure success in such labours for the salva
tion of men, will surely be vouchsafed in answer to believing prayer
a fervent spirit of devotion is the only temper in which the
churches of Christ can appropriately enter upon such labours ; and
this Society affectionately desires, of all the brethren, persevering
prayer for the Divine blessing on this entire project for extended
Home Missions.
3. That there are required, in the great work of Home Missions,
to which the churches are now invited by the signs of the times and
the call of Providence, not only faith and prayer, but also a high
spirit of enterprise and liberality. Men endowed by the HKAD of
the Church with gifts and graces must be sought, and being placed
in stations where their labours are needed, must be adequately sup
ported. Past experience, also, as to the most efficient methods of
arousing a careless, irreligious population, and the present state of
our country, unite to show that it will be most important to obtain,
for periods of service, the labours of ministers endowed with cou
rage, power, and zeal, who might break up new ground by preach
ing in the op?n air, or in public buildings not usually employed for
worship ; and who by efforts at once bold, enterprising, and calcu
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lated to excite attention, yet prudent and well directed, would ac
complish ends unattainable by more regular and customary labours :
but no agent shall be so employed unless approved by the Direc
tors, nor in any locality, but in co-operation with the brethren ma
naging the Home Missionary efforts of that district. This Society
shall also render assistance to country ministers whose Home Mis
sionary labours, in their respective vicinities, are impeded by want
of pecuniary resources.
4. That as the apostolic churches were organized not only for
the preservation, within themselves, of the Gospel of Christ, in its
purity, but also for its spread in the regions around them, Home
Missionary efforts become an imperative duty of churches.
And as in all districts the destitution of particular places must be
supposed to be best known to the churches nearest to those localities,
and the means for supplying it will be best administered by them;
so there are some methods of promoting the spread of the Gospel,
such as the calling forth and superintending of lay-agency, which
cannot be safely and scripturally entrusted to any authority but that
of churches and their pastors therefore,
This Society will, as far as practicable, conduct its operations
through the local associations, or in harmony with such efforts as
may be undertaken independently by them. But as it is believed
that in some districts there are not regular associations, and as in
others those now existing may not have been formed with a view
to Home Missionary efforts ; it is respectfully recommended to
brethren throughout the country, either to form new associations, or
to remodel those already existing, with express adaptation to Home
Missions within their own districts, and to co-operation with this
Society in efforts embracing the whole kingdom. And while contri
butions for this Society will continue to be sought in the various
ways hitherto adopted, yet, as the object is peculiarly appropriate to
churches, an especial appeal for pecuniary aid shall be made to them ;
and every church shall be invited to make an annual contribution,
however small, for the general Home Missionary fund, in addition to
whatever may be raised by it in aid of the association with which
it may be connected, or for Home Missionary labours, more exclu
sively its own.
5. That it is adopted as a principle by this Society, that while
lay-agency, if wisely directed, may be of great value in Home Mis
sions, yet no one ought to be employed as a ministerial missionary,
ordained for the work, and recognized by the Society, without appro
priate education. Every accepted candidate for employment as a
ministerial Home Missionary, shall therefore receive a suitable train
ing under the patronage of this Society ; unless, in any particular
instance, evident preparation is already possessed, in strong natural
powers and acquired knowledge.
6. That the efforts of this Society shall be directed to missionary
operations, in towns as well as in rural districts ; especially when
ever co-operation is sought of the Directors by brethren having the
management of the efforts of the churches.
ffcj7- That the Directors will endeavour to obtain annually from the
Secretaries of all associations engaged in Home Missions, copies of
their reports, that they may embody in their own, a digest of these
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documents, so as to present in one view, the results of the whole in

a tabular form.
8. That the objects of the Home Missionary tours in which it is
proposed to engage the occasional labours of brethren suitably quali
fied, will beTo promote a Home Missionary spirit in the churches
they may visit.To confer with pastors and other brethren on Home
Missionary interests, plans, and operations ; and, when practicable,
to obtain contributions.To visit Home Missionary stations, and
encourage the brethren labouring in them. To engage in aggressive
movements in co-operation with the brethren of the districts visited ;
such as preaching in the open air, or holding services in buildings
not usually employed for worship, with a view to excite attention,
and to gain the attendance of the careless and irreligious.
9. That the contemplated provincial autumnal meetings of the
Society shall include both meetings of the brethren delegated to the
assembly of the Congregational Union, specially devoted to Home
Missionary objects ; and, open popular meetings of the Society it
self, for public proceedings, as well as sermons in aid of Home Mis
sions, and devotional services to seek the Divine blessing on the
Society and its operationsthe Society and the Union thus acting
in concert, agreeably to their respective constitutions, for the pro
motion of their great common object.

MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.

With Christian sympathy, we insert the following notice, and trust that
the " God of all grace'' will abundantly sustain and comfort his devoted ser
vant under the present deeply afflictive dispensation,
Died, on the 20th of March, Mary Ann Hargreaves, the beloved wife of
the Rev. James Hargreaves, Home Missionary, Morcombelake, near Char-
mouth. On the morning of that day, she said to her bereaved hushand, " I
am dying ; I have prayed and wished that the Lord would make death to me
like a sleep ; how sweet it would be to fall asleep in Jesus." In the course of
the day she spoke freely of death, and longed to have an easy passage to the
skies. In the evening she desired a cup of tea to be given to her by her be
loved husband ; she took it eagerly, and spoke as usual. In a short time a
sudden change took place in her voice, she desired to change beds. Her hus
band said to her, " Jesus can make a dying bed feel soft as downy pillows are."
The dying Christian said, " He has made mineHe has made mine !" then
fell asleep, and closed her eyes upon this vain world. In a very short time
angels bore her happy spirit to be with Jesus. Her end, after a long and
painful illness, was peace.
Morcombelake near Charmouth.

NOTICES.
The Directors beg to announce to the Friends of the Home Mis
sionary Society, and to the Public, that the Anniversary Meeting of
the Society will be held at Exeter Hall, on Tuesday Evening,
May 19, 1840. The Annual Sale will be at the Crown and
Anchor, Strand, on Wednesday, May 20, 1840.
C. Hindley, Esq., M.P., will preside at the Annual Meeting, and
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the Preacher of the Annual Sermon will be announced in a future

Number.

SALE OF USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL WORK FOR THE

BENEFIT OF THE HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The Ladies' Committee conducting the Sale, which is to take
place in May next, as usual, thus early and earnestly entreat a con
tinuance of the former kindness of their friends, and the friends of
the great cause of Home Missions, to forward, in due season, such
Articles as will be likely to produce the best result.
If the providing suitable Articles for the Sale is commenced
eir.lt, (the importance of which they beg leave to press upon the
attention of their friends,) it will occasion a larger quantity, in
creased interest in the Sale itself, and relieve from that hurry and
slender provision, which result from beginning to think and act for
the Sale only in April or May.
Hone Mission Rooms, 11, Chatham place,
Blackfnars, Feb. 1, 1840.

EXTRACT PROM THE FIFTH AN-
NUVL ADDRESS OF THE MINIS
TER OF THE CONGREGATIONAL
CHUtCHES IN THE SOUTH DE
VON DISTRICT, TO THEIR RE-
SPEC'IVE CHURCHES AND CON
GREGATIONS.
Dear Brethren, At the last
Annual Meting of this Association, it
w.is resolvd that as a substitute for
the Pastori Letter usually drawn up
and circnlaiid by the Congregational
Ministers ol the South of Devon,
something in the shape of a report
should, at leas this year, be put forth,
embracing an epitome of the Home
Missionary ope itions sustained by this
Union ; and coraining some brief no
tices of the risi and progress of the
several stations uder its care. Such
a statement wasdeemed every way
desirable, as supiying intelligence in
which the membra of our churches
cannot fail to be nterested ; and as
affording addition; reasons for aug
mented contribution in the support
of village preachin; as awakening
renewed gratitude, nd calling forth
the lofty exclamation << Now, thanks
be unto God which atays causeth us
to triumph in Christ, ad maketh ma
nifest the savour of hUtnowledge by
us in every place."
Five years have rolle away since
this Society, in its enlarged and re
vived state, began to devote itself to
the work of evangelising the rural po
pulation of South Devon. Each suc
cessive year has increasingly demon
strated the destitution of our peasan
try ; the adaptation of the gospel to
their minds, and the delightful truth
that we are not labouring in vain. To
each of the stations, in the order of
their establishment, we now proceed
to direct your attention.
Ivybridge, and the surrounding
neighbourhood, present a very exten
sive and necessitous field for Home
Missionary exertions, so extensive and
needy, that all which has hitherto been
done for the salvation of souls there,
is little compared with what remains
to be done. When it is stated that
the people of sixteen villages are look
ing to your agent for religious instruc
tion, it will be obvious that the field is
too large for an individual labourer.
But to the extent of his ability, the
valued Missionary of that station, the
Rev. James Moreton, has laboured in
season and out of season. The popu
lation of the places in which he pub
lishes the word of lite is about 4,500
persons, and upwards of 600 persons
may be numbered as his constant
hearers. He is assisted by some friends
connected with the church in Norley-
street, Plymouth, and by a valued
friend from Devonport, and with the
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aid thus afforded he has conducted forty-three children in the sabbath-
770 public services during the year. school, instructed by seven gratuitous
In this station there are three chapels teachers.
and two sabbath-schools, in which At Galmpton Chapel there is a good
ninety children receive instruction attendance, and there are twenty-one
from eleven gratuitous teachers. Most members in the Christian Church in
of the places visited are in an encour that village. A chapel is about to be
aging state in point of attendance and erected at Stoke under very cheering
serious attention. At the chapel in auspices, and the whole aspect of
Ivybridge, notwithstanding many re the station is every way encouraging.
movals and considerable hostilities, an During the nine menths the present
excellent and attentive congregation agent has been labouring in this lo
has been kept up, especially on sab cality, the Lord has been pleased to
bath mornings, and the generous pro add to the little churches there fifteen
prietor of this place of worship has souls. May he. continue to increase
promised to erect a gallery which is them with men as with a Bock !
much needed. Many persons regu At Ippi.epen, the Rev. T. Jack-
larly attend this sanctuary whose feet man has laboured in word and do;-
formerly trod no house of prayer ; and trine ever since the formation of tie
there is reason to believe that to some, station. The attendance there is very
at least, the preaching of the gospel' good ; a Christian Church has be:n
has proved the power of God to their formed here consisting of fifteen man
salvation. The sabbath- school is doing ners ; and one person stands proposed.
well. A remarkable instance of use" There are fifty children in the ab-
fulness arising from the distribution of bath-school, who are making coisi-
tracts and the visits of the Missionary derable progress in the attaiiimeit of
occurred in January last, in the case scriptural knowledge. The Mision-
ot a poor factory girl who died rejoic ary preaches in other villages, and
ing in the hope of eternal life. conducts seven services weekly ,with
A t Lee Mill Bridge the attendance an average congregation of threehun-
is so large as to demand the erection dred persons. He has preachd oc
ot a gallery, which is now in a forward
state. Much good has been done casionally in the open air, and fhds a
wide door opened for the diffuion of
among the scattered population of this the
hamlet, who are four miles from the took truth. During the. year events
place in this station wbch will
parish church, and without any meaus long be remembered with del?ht : we
ot instruction save those which are refer to the formation of a diristian
supplied by your Society. The sab Church, and the onlinatior of Mr.
bath-school is well attended.
In Ugbtrough, the birth-place of Jackman to the work of ar Evange
the Rev. Dr. Harris, the Author of ductedThe list. neighbouring minsters con
' Mammon," and of other works, by time of this service, whicl proved a
which he is well known to the Chris of the Lord. refreshing from tfc presence
tian Church, the word meets with the stances in tliis There are mfiy circum
most grateful reception, and evidences station, >hich afford
ot much good are seen. Preaching ing unminaled pleasure, and emand ador
in the open air by one of your secre- gratitude to the Godof all grace.
tariis has tended considerably to in vine During the year the prfer of the di
crease the congregation, and the more Spirit,word and the enevy of the Holy
frequent visits of the Missionary are cases ofhave been exhi'ted in several
conversion ; iid especially in
earnestly desired by the inhabitants of
the case of two indiviuals previously
this large village. At Bittaford Bridge proverbial
the spirit of hearing is so great that tempt of evangelicalfor immorsity and for con
the erection of a Chapel has been re ruth.
At
solved on, and steps will be imme cross was adopted^ the last annul meeting, Tor-
a station ; the
diately adopted for carrying it into village chapel hav/g been presented
effect. to the Association y the late Admiral
The station of Dittisham is a most Pearson, and thfgift confirmed by
interesting and important one. Your his bereaved papier, and soon after
agent, the Hev. John George, preaches the Uev. John J6wis was appointed
in eight villages,. to hearers who aver to labour therein the work of the
age eight hundred and fifty weekly.
The chapel at Dittisham is quite full; ministry. A mo/ destitute neighbour
hood than tha4" which he toils can
the number of members in church- scarcely be iiflgined. He preaches
fella .rahip is twenty, and there are in eight diffc/nt places to congrega-
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tions averaging about four hundred
and twenty persons. A spirit of hear
ing is generally manifested, an J judg
ing from the attention the people pay
when the gospel is proclaimed, and
the thanks they offer to your agent,
there is reason to believe that his en
trance in unto them has not been in
vain in the Lord. Several persons
who were not in the habit of going to
any place of worship, now appear to
be inquiring alter the way of salva
tion. A sabbath school has been es
tablished at Torcross, and about fifty
children have been admitted. Con
sidering the short time your agent has
been labouring there, and the domes
tic afflictions with which he has been
visited, (here is reason to rejoice in
the extent of his labours, and the
amount of success with which the great
Head of the Church has been pleased
to crown them. The total number of
villages occupied by the Union in the
different stations, is forty.
It is gratifying to jour pastors to
know, that, in addition to the recog
nised efforts of the Union, the gosp, I
is preached to a considerable extent
by well qualified brethren, members
of our churches, who with praise
worthy zeal go forth into the villages
on the Lords-day for the purpose of
proclaiming the unsearchable riches of
Christ.
Your ministers, when met for con
ference and prayer a year ago, im
pressed with the destitute condition of
many of the villagers of South Devon,
.and the command of the Saviour to
preach the gospel to every creature,
resolved, as far as it should be found
practicable, to preach in the open air
in every village and hamlet of their
division of the county. Many of the
brethren, from circumstances over
which they had no control, have been
prevented from entering on this de
partment of truly apostolic labour,
but others have been engaged with
zeal and encouragement in this de
lightful employment. During the last
autumn and the present summer, the
gospel has thus been preached in
about sixty five places, to at least ten
thousand hearers. In every place
their presence has been joyfully hailed,
and multitudes have hung with deep
attention on the lips of those who have
published salvation. The London
Tract Society generously voted a sup
ply of tracts in aid of this holy enter
prise, and these leaves of the tree of
life have been every where received
with avidity. By the means now re
ferred to, numbers previously ignorant
57
of God and of his Son Jesus Christ,
have heard words whereby they may
be saved ; and there is reason to hope
that these efforts will redound to the
glory of Jesus Christ in the salvation
of immortal souls.
It is right to make honourable men
tion of the readiness with which the
Committee of the London Home Mis
sionary Society have co-operated with
the South Devon Congregational
Union, in sustaining the labours of
our Missionaries ; one half of their
support is derived from that Society,
while its Committee place to the credit
of the Union all the subscriptions and
collections which may be sent them
from this section of the county for
Home Missionary operations.
We believe these tidings will glad
den the hearts of all in our churches
who pray with the spirit and under
standing, "Thy kingdom come." In
reviewing the labours of the past few
years, we are compelled to exclaim.
What hath God wrought! The most
sanguine e\pcctations indulged at the
commencement of the Union have
been more than realized. Still, while
some spots of the moral wilderness
have been enclosed and cultivated,
and made to yield fruit, other por
tions are yet wild and unreclaimed,
and these need immediate attention.
Our own locality has a peculiar claim
upon our regard, if it be our duty,
and doubtless it is, to preach the gos
pel in Africa, to found schools in
India, and to circulate tracts in China ;
it is especially binding on us to do all
these things in our own beloved land
and country, where many are peiish-
ing for lack of knowledge. While
something may be done by individual
effort, the combined and sustained
energies of churches are fitted and
demanded effectually to benefit the
population which surrounds them.
God never blesses an individual, but
with the view of making him a bless
ing. A Christian Church is never
formed simply with a view to its own
advantage ; it is to embrace the wel
fare of others, as a light in a dark
place, as salt in the midst of corrup
tion, as leaven in the midst of meal.
The genius ol the gospel, the autho
ritative sayings of the Redeemer, the
miseries of the world, the peculiar
characteristics of the present day, all
demand renewed activity in the eause
to which we now invite your aid. In
order adequately to sustain the posi
tion wc occupy, augmented contribu
tions are requisite ; and, in order to
the successful prosecution of our ob-
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that the Spirit may be poured out Mr. M. Jeffery, 2 years 0 10 0
from on high. In the diligent use of Mrs. Pengelly 0 2 0
appointed means, and in continued Mrs. R. Smith 2 2 0
dependence on the mighty power of
God, be ye stedfast, immoveable, al 14 9 10
ways abounding in the work, foras
much as ye know that your labour is Maunt'itreei Chapel, Devonport,
not in vain in the Lord. Rev. J. Pyer.
George Smith, 1 Secretaries,
Wm. Tarbotton, j Collected by
Miss E. Cree 0 18 0
Norley Chapel, Plymouth, Rev. G. Smith. Master Heath 0 8 0
Miss Clarke 0 9 6
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Congregational Collection 12 18 9 1 7 G
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MissGtdley 2 10 0 Salem Chapel, Rev. W. Sherman.
Miss Stuart 1 4 6
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MissDerry 1 0 0
Misses Steer and Page . 10 0 Miss Sherman 0 13 6
Miss Macey 0 0 0 Miss Furze 0 14 0
Miss Smith 0 6 6 Miss Dinnis 0 10 3
Miss SI iilU hear 0 4 6
Miss Wyatt 0 3 6 1 17 9
Master Simmons 0 17 6
Master Smith 0 7 6 Dartmouth, Rev. T. Stenner.
Agnes Gullett 0 5 0
Sarah Lake 0 4 3 Collection and cards . . . 12 10 0
Annual Subscriptions Annual Subscription
Mr. Eveleigh 1 0 0 Mrs. Admiral Pearson 2 0 0
Mr. Wills 1 0 0
Mr. Derry 10 0 14 10 0
Mr. D. Derry 1 0 0
Mr. . Detry 1 0 0
Mr. A. Rooker 0 10 6 Ashburton, Rev. W. P. Davies.
Mr. H. M. Gibson .... 10 0
Congregational Collection 2 11 9
33 9 7 Cards and Subscriptions.. 4 13 10

P) inces-street Chapel, Detonpoit. 7 5 7

Congregational Collection .800 Totnes, Rev. W. Tarbotton.

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Miss M. Gill 0 14 0 Congregational Collection 4 6 0
Miss E. Towson 1 4 2 Collected by Cards 13 4 4
Miss E. C. Jeffeiy 0 4 G Annual Subscriptions ... . 1 13 2
Master J effery 0 9 0
MasterSparke 0 14 2 19 3 6
Annual Subscriptions-
Mrs. Jeifery, 2 years . . 0 10 0

POETRY.

JUBILEE HYMN FOR THE 25TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1809,*

On which His Majesty George 111. entered on the Fiftieth Year of his Reign.
Ye Christians, who dwell in Britannia's fair isle,
Which our God has long bless'd with his prosperous smile,
_ * We recently met with an old copy of the above. Although it is nearly thirty-one years
since the event occurred, many of us well remember it, and any matter relative to the reign
of so good a King, can never be out of date. Ed.
 for April, 1840. 59

fill the courts of the Lord at your Sov'reign's command,

For the Jubilee trumpet resounds through the land.
'Tis Gratitude's voice that proclaims the glad day
Shall the soul that fears God, the high call disobey I
On the watch-towers of Israel we'll each take our stand,
For the Jubilee trumpet resounds through the land.
We thank thee, O God, for the blessings we've prov'd,
In the long-lengthen'd reign of a Monarch so lov'd;
With loud gratulation we join in one band,
For the Jubilee trumpet resounds through the land.
Whilst our Monarch the sceptre of Britain has sway'd.
Religion and truth happy progress have made ;
We confess this support of thy merciful hand,
Now the Jubilee trumpet resounds through the land.
Distant Africa's sons shall unite heart and voice,
For her chains are no more let her captives rejoice :
They shall echo the chorus that freedom demands,
For the Jubilee trumpet resounds through both lands.
Whilst our offerings of mercy we cheerfully bring,
'lis our heart's supplication, O God, save the Kin;: 1
On thy church and thy people a blessing command,
For the Jubilee trumpet resounds through the land.
"FEAR GOD. HONOUR THE KING." 1 Pet. II. 17.

NOTICKS OF NEW PUBLICATIONS. book, containing much pleasing infor

The Christian Triumphant in Death, A mation, and exhibiting great historical
Sermon occasioned by the decease of research. The notice of it affords us
Mr. David Kasmith. By the Rev. t. the opportunity of recording our
Lewis. hearty prayers for a Divine blessing
to attend our beloved Queen and her
A sermon of peculiar interest, from Royal Consort Prince Albert.
2 Tim. iv. 7, 8. The account of the
laborious and unceasing efforts in the The Union Harmonist. Part 2. Sunday
cause of City Missions and other School Union.
great objects of Christian benevo This excellent and most useful work
lence, are largely detailed. The ser merits much encouragement.
mon is published for the benefit of
the Widow and five fatherless chil
dren ; and we trust its wide circula 1. Memoirs of two beloved PupUs. 2.
tion will assist the fund raising fur The Biblical Calendar. 3. Lucy
their support. Morley ; or, a Child's passage from
death unto life. 4. Brief Sketch of
the Life of Luther.
Ward's Library of Standard Divinity, The above pleasing and instructive
without Abridgment. books have been published by the Re
Christian Moderation. By John Hall, ligious Tract Society. Our young
Bishop of Exeter. Reprinted from the friends will find much advantage in
edition of 1640. perusing them.
It is a great pleasure to see this in
valuable treatise reprinted at so low a The Female's Friend, Nos. 1 and 2. Ed
price. It contains more matter than wards.
was formerly published in an octavo
at Nine Shillings. All students and Frank and William. Dialogue illustrat
ministers shculd read it. ing the principles of Peace. Thomas
Ward and Co.
Prince Albert, his Country and Kindred.
T. Ward and Co. Hints on Self- Education. By Daniel
A very interesting and well-timed Benham. Sunday School Union.
 GO Home Missionary Magazine

The Sidereal Heavens, and other objects
connected with Astronomy, 8fc. By
Thomas Dick, LL.D. Thomas Ward
and Co.
We can commend this volume, a3
containing a mass of most useful in
formation, conveyed in the plainest
manner, and well illustrated. Our
young readers especially, may derive
much solid advantage from its pe
rusal.
National Church Establishments exa
mined. By Ralph Wardlaw, D.D.
Thomas Ward and Co.
These important lectures are now
offered to the publice at the low price
of One Shilling, beautifully printed
on excellent piper. Nothing but an
immense sale could have brought the
price so low. They will now be read
by all.
The Revival of Religion at Wycliffe Cha
pel during 1839. By Andrew Reed,
D.D. 4th Ed. price id. Thos. Ward
and Co.
We are happy to notice this im
portant history delightful and ef
fective as it is in this form and at
this price !
General History briefy sketched upon
Scriptural principles. By Rev. C.
Bath, D.D. Religious Tract Society.
It is with much satisfaction we place
this work before the notice of our
readers : it is calculated to impart the
most important and useful informa
tion. The Historical Maps exhibit the
known world at four different periods.
1. At the Foundation of Rome. 2.
A t the birth of Christ. 3. At the Re
formation. 4. A.D. 1810.

DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS,

From February 18 to March 18, 1840.
Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's
Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars ; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.
Treasurer; Mr. B. HANBURY, 138, Blackfriars-road, Sub- Treasurer; the Rev.
E. A. DUNN, Belgravc-place, Pimlico, Secretary; by Messrs. LADBROKES
and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings; by Messrs. HANKEY, Fenchurch-
street, and by any of the Directors.

The List will in future be made up to the \8th day of every Month.

s. d. s. d. i.
Mr. John Baker, Royston, Herts, Mr. Solway 0 4 0
per New Year's Gift Cards, viz. : 2 9
Collected by
Henry Andrews 0 5 10 9 19
"William Sharp 0 111 Miss J. Hayter, Staines, Middle
Charles Harradine ... 0 3 6 sex D 1 3
Elias Bateson 0 2 6 New Year's Gilt Cards, from Friends
Mr. Green .'. 0 1 10 at Gainsborough, Lincoln, viz. :
Miss Smith 0 2 0 Miss Hall 1 3 0
Miss Reynolds 0 5 1 Miss Rogers 3 3 0
Mr. Sharpe, by Miss
Wyclifle Chapel, New Year's Gift Rogers A 1 0 8
Cards : Miss Jane Rogers 10 0
Collected by Mr. W. Trivethick ... 10 0
Miss Martha Rout ... 0 7 0 Miss Trivethick 0 10 0
Miss Mary Rout 0 7 0 A Sunday Scholar 0 4 8
0 14 0
One Quarter's Subscriptions from 8 1 4
Othery, Somerset, per Rev. A. Less Expenses ... 0 14
Oram 7 10 0 8 0
New Year's Gift Cards, per do., Collections by Miss H. Blunt, St.
viz.: James's Cottage, Cheltenham,
Mrs. Oram 0 12 0 viz. :
Master J. Young 0 11 0 Annual Subscriptions
MissMeaker 0 0 0 R. Capper, Esq 1 1 n
Miss Hellier 0 7 0 Mrs. Capper 1 1 o
F. Oram 0 6 0 Mrs. Woodcock 1 l o
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0 15s. d.0 t. d.
Mrs.Bloye 0 10 0
Mrs. Rose 0 10 0 0 16 9
Mr. T. Haines 0 10 0
Miss Sinderby 0 5 0
Mr. Thick 0 5 0
Mr. Chrieman 0 5 0 Quarterly Subscription by Mr. Blag-
Miss R. Blunt 0 5 0 don, per Rev. W. Neil), Wither-
Quarterly Subscrip idge, Devon 1
tions 0 17 0 New Year's Gift Cards, per Rev. J.
6 10 0 Gouge, Tamworth, viz. :
Missionary Box, by Sabbath-school Mrs. Barsby 0 7 C
Girls, Cheltenham Chapel 0 Mrs. Leaver 0 10 0
New Year's Gift Cards by- Mary Keen 0 3 9
Miss and Master Whitmore Mary Ann Miller 0 2 0
0 110 Mr.Holloway 0 1 C
Master A. Whitmore 0 10 6 1 I 0
Miss H. Whitmore ... 0 8 5 New Year's Gift Cards, per Rev.
Miss J. Critchley 0 5 8 W. Peel, Workington, Cumber
Miss C. Critchley 0 5 8 land 2 10 0
Miss M. A. Weale 0 9 0 ISLINGTON AUXILIARY, on
Miss Berkley 0 3 6 account, per W. Brownlow, Esq.,
Mary Ann Allen 0 9 0 Treasurer 8 8 0
Elizabeth Field 0 5 2 T. M. Coombs, Esq., Life Subscrip
Mary Ann Williams . 0 4 8 tion, per Rev. R. H. Shepherd... 10 10 0
Elizabeth Winstone... 0 2 6 Mr. Poulton, Lavenham, Suffolk,
Jane Smith 0 2 0 the Produce of an Apple Tree ... 1 8 6
Eliza Thornton 0 10 Sandwich Sunday-school, per New
Mary Fears 0 1 0 Year's Gift Cards 1 7 0
E.Arkell 0 0 6 E. J. Smith, Esq., per " Record" A 1 1 0
Sarah Townsend 0 0 6 New Year's Gift Cards, per Miss
Ellen Jones 0 0 6 Elizabeth Brown 1
4 Subscription, per Rev. J. Warriner,
Braunton, Devon 0
Rev. W. Legge, Fakenham, Nor
New Year's Gift Cards, per Rev. folk, on account 5 0 0
A. F. Shawyer, Cockermouth, New Year's Gift Cards, per Rev.
Cumberland, viz. : T. James, Debenham, Suffolk ... 3 10 0
Miss Mary Brown ... 2 0 0 BIDEFORD AUXILIARY, on
MissJiffln 0 9 6 account, per R. Bartlett, Esq.,
Mrs. Dixon 1 5 0 Treasurer 7 0 0
MissSmithson 0 3 0 Rev. H. Besley, Ilfracombe, Devon 50 0 0
Miss Coulthard 0 2 6 Mr. Astill, per Mr. Baggs, viz. :
4 0 0 Collected by the Sun
Rev. T. Luke and Friends, New day-school children
Year's Gift Cards, on account of at Shepherd's Market
the Taunton Auxiliary 7 10 0 Chapel, May-fair ... 118
New Year's Gift Cards, per Mrs. Mr. Astill D I 1 0
Smith, St. Ives, Huntingdon
shire, viz. . Subscriptions and New Year's Gift
Mrs. I. L. Ekins, Wood- Cards, per Rev. W. Foster, Wes-
hurst 1 1 0 terham, Kent :
Miss Dring, Over 0 8 0 Mrs. "Whitaker A 1 0 0
Messrs. Horner, St. Mr. Young, Subscrip
Ives 0 7 0 tion, Four Elms ... 5 0 0
Mrs. Smith 0 10 0
. 2 6 0 Cards
Subscriptions, &c, per Rev. Geo. Mrs. T. Nightingale... 1 0 2
Saniiford, Missionary at Glan- Miss Nightingale 0 12 0
vills Wootton, Dorset : Mr. James Young .... 0 5 0
Missionary Boxes at Sherborne, Mr. Edward Heath ... 0 10 0
viz. : MissBurfield 0 7 6
Mrs. Gray 0 9 0 M iBs Coleman 0 7 6
Mr. Meech 0 16 6 2 2
MissBalster 0 17 6
Miss Blake 0 3 1 9 2 2
Mrs. Rawlings 6 113 0 3 19 7 Subscriptions, &c, per Rev. T,
Sharp, Chumleigh, Devon :
Cards at Sherborne Seat-rents 4 6 6
Misses Balster 0 10 0 Penny-a-Week Subsc. 4 3 4
Mrs. Roberts 0 8 4 Mr. Tuke's Boarders . 0 5 0
Miss Balster 0 8 0 Mr. Causey 0 10 0
MissCayme 0 5 0 Miss Stucley 0 5 0
1 11 4 9 9 10
* The other Items will be entered in the
Profits of Magazine, Mrs. Gray and ensuing Report.
Friends, Sherborne 10 0
Cards at Stalbridge and Castle-hill Subscriptions, &c, per Rev. \V.
Miss Taylor 1 0 0 Selbie, Missionary at Aspatria,
Miss H. Taylor 0 15 6 Cumberland, viz. :
Miss Lewis 0 15 0 Collected by
Mrs. Bisensi 0 7 0 John Rawlings and
Mr. R, Coombs 0 G C
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s. d.
Joseph Dunn, in As Miss Bliss ~ 0116
patria ~ 510 6 Mrs. Brewis ~ 2160
William Robinson and Sarah Matiinson, New
Steel, in Hayton, Biggen.................. 080
Oughterside, and Miss Mawson, Low
Allonhy ~ .240 ther ~ 1 7 0
Miss Gilpin, Allonby 1 0 0 Miss J. Rsttray......... 1 3 0
Mrs. Walton, Alstone Miss J. Routledge ~ 0 9 6
Moor ~ 2 0 0 Miss Sander ~ 0 5 0
J. Matthews, Tallen Isaac Smith, Strickland 0 5 6
tire ~ 013 0 710
James Wilkinson, New Year's Gift Cards, per Rev.
Plumland, Bac. ~ 0 12 0 A. E. Lord, Walton, Surrey, viz.:
Miss 1-lay and White, Mr. Bartholomew...... 1 0 0
Maryport............... 0 I6 9 Mrs. Scott ~ 014 6
Penny-a-Week Sub Mrs.Stee1e......... ~ 0 14 0
scriptions by Miss Miss Jones............... 0 10 0
Kennedy, 4 Quar Miss Brett............... 0 4 0
ters~ 2 2 3 Mrs. Lords Mission
Do., by Mr. Tindall... 1 16 0 ary Box and Maga
Mr. Wm. Byers, sur zines..................... 090
geon~ I 0 0
311
17 14 New Years Gift Cards, per Rev.
Subscriptions from Keswick, Cum W. Harrison, Romsey, Hants ~ OS0
berland, per Rev. W. Selbie : New Year's Gift Cards, per Rev.
Endowment to the M. B. Dilfey, Watton, Norfolk,
Chapel, per - Fisher, viz. :
Esq.~ 1210 0 Mrs. Johnson ~ 0 2 6
- Fisher, Esq., Subs. 7 10 0 Mr. Mums ~ ~ 0 4 8
Mr. Harvey ~ ~ 0 8 0
20 0 0 Mr. Rook ~ ~ 0 4 0
Less Expenses ~ 2 0 0 019
|800 Limehouse Chapel, Subscriptions
New Years Gift Cards, per Rev.
W. MDcwall, Kirby-Moorside, and New Years Gift Cards, per
Yorkshire, viz. : Mr. Edward Tindale, 14, Cock
Chalmbers, Miss, Ha hill, Ratclille :
rum~ 1 17 6 Annual Subscriptions
Clerk, Mrs., Kirby Rev. Thos. Williams 1 1 0
Mills ~ 0 6 3 Robt. Wharton, Esq. 1 1 0
Ellerby, Mrs., Hutton Mr. Edw. Tinda1e...... 1 1 0
le-Hole ~ 1 3 11 3
Ellecker, Mrs., Kirby Cards
Moorside............... 06 0 Mrs. Cowderoy ~ 082
Fletcher, Miss, do. ~ 013 8 Miss Law ~ 0126
Humphrey, Mrs., Mr. Monkhouse ~ 0106
Wombleton.......,.... 1 l 0 Master Sinclair......... 0180
Longsborough, N., Ed Miss M. A. Tindale ~ 0184
ston ~ 0 3 0 Mr. Wood ~ 106
Richardson, J., Had Mrs. Wilmor............ 060
moor ~ 0 ll 9 14
Sigsworth, Mrs., Kir
by-Moorside ~ 0 6 0
Thorpe, Mrs., Apple 7170
ton ~ 0 I9 0 Collected by Cards, st Fetter-lane
Williamson, John, Sin Chapel, by Mr. Thomas Judd, 45,
nington ~ 017 3 Essex-street, Strand :
8 7 4 Mrs. Yates............... 2 1 0
NORFOLK ASSOCIATION, for Mrs. Buttertield ~ 1 6 0
1-Iingharn Station, per Rev. J. Mr. Thomas ~ ~ 1 l 0
Alexander ~ 10 0 0 Mr. Manning....... ~ 0 17 6
NORTH RIDING YORKSHIRE Mr. Drewett ~ ~ 0 16 0
AUXILIARY, on account, per Miss Bird ~ ~ 0 14 6
J. Holt, Esq., Treasurer ~ 66 14 0 Mr. Dearden ~ ~ 0 12 0
Subscriptions, per Rev. J. Surn Miss Hewes ~ O 10 6
rners, Walsingham, Norfolk, Mr. Hawksworlh ~ 0 10 0
viz.: Mrs. Wood ~ 0 10 0
Mrs. A. Nett1eton...A 1 1 0 Mrs. Morriss ~ ~ 0 9 0
Cards, collected by Mr. Chaplin ~ ~ 0 7 0
Miss Andrews ~ 2 5 0 Mrs. Sn1art............... 0 7 0
Subscriptions and Col Mr. Rosevea. ~ 0 5 0
lections at Walsing Miss Reynolds ~ 0 5 0
ham and Creak...... l 18 9 Misses Wood and Wil
549 kmson ~ 0 4 6
Missionary Box, per Rev. J. Her Master John Judd ~ 0 4 6
bert, G1anvi11's Wootton............ 100 0 3 6
Mrs. Crouch, Missionary Box ~ 01 00 Mrs. Kerridge ~ 0 2 6
New Years Gift Cards, per Rev. Mrs. Marner ~ 0 2 6
W. Brewis, Penrith, Cumber Mr. Overtond ~ 0 2 6
land, viz. : The Master Judds ~ 0 8 6
Miss E.Be1l ~ 0 10 0 0
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A Friend at Bideford, >.
Devon, viz. : Subscriptions, &c, per Rev. J. An
To the Home Mission- t. d. derson, Missionary, Kasington-
ary Society 0 10 0 lane, Durham, viz. :
To the Widow Nas- Seat -rents at Shadforth 0 19 0
mith and Family ... 0 5 0 Collected at Shotten... 0 8 6*
To the Widow Ball ... 0 5 0 Do., at Easington-lane 0 16 9j
Seat-rents, do. do.... 1 12 0
Collected by Miss H. Budden, Collected at Shadforth 0 7 7
Waterloo-place, Hammersmith, Mrs. Anderson's Mis
by New Year's Gift Cards, viz. : sionary Box 0 8 6
Mrs. S. Scott 1 1 0 Cards
Miss Dorville 0 10 0 Miss Bland, Morton . 13 6
Mrs. Millar 0 5 0 Miss Pallister, East
Mrs. W. D. Salter ... 8 5 0 Rainton 1 2 6
Mrs. E. White 0 5 0 Miss Hutchinson, Haw
Miss Payne 0 5 0 thorn 0 16 9
Miss Nixon 0 5 0 Miss Liddle, Little
Miss Talfourd 0 10 6 Town 0 9 1
Mrs. Hunter 0 2 8 Mrs. Stenton, Colliery 0 8 0
Mr. B'idden 0 5 0 Miss Walker, do 0 4 0
Mrs. Budden 0 5 0 Missionary Box 0 14 94,
Miss H. Budden 0 6 0 Miss Hadland 0 9 0
10 0
Mrs. Simmons, Thames-street, per Poultry Chapel Sunday-school Chil
New Year's Gift Cards : dren, per Mr. Lonsdale 2 2
Collected by- Mrs. Lawrence, Hadley-green A 2 0
Mrs. Simmons 0 10 0 New Year's Gift Cards, per Rev.
Misses Simmons 0 10 0 . Rutherford, Chinnor, Oxon :
Mr. and Mrs. G. Sim Miss E. Sanders 2 0 2
mons 110 Miss S. Sanders 1 0 8
Mrs. Dearlove, by Mrs. Miss A. Sanders 0 8 0
P. Simmons 0 10 0 3 8
Collecting Cards New Year's Gift Cards, per Rev.
Mrs. Sarrazin 0 3 0 W. Neill, Witheridge, Devon :
MijsGwilt 0 10 6 Miss Waller, Puddington 0 19
3 4 6

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
A parcel of books for distribution, from a " Friend. "
Rev. A. Stradling acknowledges with gratitude, the receipt of a bundle of
clothing, Magazines, &c, from Mrs. Perkins and the Village Clothing So
ciety, for the use of his station.
Also, to Miss Jane Hayter, Staines, Middlesex, for a bundle of Home Mis
sionary Magazines, and a donation in money.
The Rev. J. Allan, Cave, near Hull, desires to tender thanks on behalf of
several widows and poor persons, for a bundle of clothing sent to him for their
use ; also, for reward-books, &c, which have proved very useful, to encourage
the scholars in the two new sabbath schools that have been formed.
The Rev. T. Wood, Roydon, Essex, returns his grateful thanks to the
Ladies of the Home Missionary Dorcas Society, for a bundle of clothing for
the poor on his station. And likewise to James Barnard, Esq., New Hall,
Harlow, for a donation of tracts. And to William Death, Esq., Netteswell,
for Testaments to Roydon Sunday-scliool.
The Rev. W. Selbie, Aspatria, Cumberland, returns his sincere thanks to
the Committee of the Religious Tract Society, for a very seasonable supply of
tracts.
The Rev. T. Sharp, Missionary, Chnmleigh, Devon, returns his best thanks
to the Religious Tract Society for a bundle of Tracts for distribution on his
station.
The Directors present their grateful acknowledgments to the following
Ladies, for a box of useful articles for the Ladies' Sale, per Rev. A. E. Lord,
Missionary at Walton, Surrey, viz. :Mrs. Lord, Mrs. Scott, Miss Steele,
Miss Young, Miss Brett, and Miss Austin.
 64 Home Missionary Magazine for April, 1 840.

LIST OF LECTURES, &c, IN AND NEAR LONDON,

FOR APRIL.

3. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Harry.

5. Lord's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. Yockney
Afternoon. Adelplii Chapel, Mr. Gibson.
6. Monday Evening. Missionary Prayer Meeting. East, Old Gravel-lane,
Address, Mr. Hyatt ; Central, Jewin-street, Address, Mr. Mannering;
West, Adelplii Chapel, Address, Mr. Elvey ; North, Holloway Chapel,
Address, Mr. Mather ; Pimlico, Chelsea, and Brompton, Ranelagh Chapel,
Address, Dr. Morison.
7. Tuesday Morning. Merchants' Lecture, Twelve o'clock, Broad-street, Mr.
J. Clayton.
10. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Francies.
12. Lord's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. Burnet.
Afternoon. Adelphi Chapel, Mr. Gilbert.
Early Lecture. Broad-street, Mr. Stodhart.
17. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Coomb.
19. Lord's Day Evening.
Afternoon. Lower-street,
Adelplii Chapel,
Islington,
Mr. Dr.
Angus.
Henderson.

Early Lecture, Broad-street, Mr. Young.

24. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Davis.
26. Lord's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. Spencer.
Afternoon. Adelplii Chapel, Mr. Elvey.
Early Lecture, Broad-street, Dr. Bennett.

ministers supplying at
Hoiton Academy ChapelMr. Scott, of Cleckheaton.
Albany Chapel, Regent's Park-Mr. Wills, of Easingstoke, on the 5th 12tli,
and 19th ; Mr. Jones, of Rodborougb, on the 26th. *
York Road Chapel, Lambeth.Mr. Alexander, of Edinburgh, on the 5th Mr
Smith, of Plymouth, on the l'Jth and 26th.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month
will be held on Monday evening, April 20, at Ebenezer Chapel,
Shad well.
The Rev. E. A. Dunn will deliver the Address.
Service to commence at Half-past Six o'clock.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5,Bolt.court, London.

 THE

MAY, 1840.

THE

TWENTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY
YOF THE

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

1840.

THE ANNUAL SERMON

Will be preached at Finsbury Chapel, Moorfields, (the Rev. A.
Fletcher's,) on Monday Evening, May 18, 1840, by the
Rev. John Leifchild, D.D.
Service to commence at Six o'Clock.

THE ANNUAL MEETING

Will be held at Exeter Hall, Strand, on Tuesday Evening,
May 19, 1840.
C. Hindley, Esq.., M. P., in the Chair.
The Chair will be taken at Six o'Clock.

SALE OF USEFUL WORK IN AID OF THE HOME

MISSIONARY SOCIETY, FOR THE YEAR 1840.
The Committee of the Ladies' Auxiliary Home Missionary
Society beg leave to inform their friends, that the Annual Sale
of Useful and Ornamental Work will take place on Wednesday,
May 20, 1840, at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, in the
Strand. To commence at Ten o'Clock.

The Committee earnestly and respectfully solicit a continuance of

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the aid they have obtained for this Society, through this medium.
They indulge the hope that the contributions of their friends will
be increased, as numerous applications for Missionaries, from dif
ferent parts of the country, are necessarily declined or postponed,
from the want of funds.
Articles for the Sale will be very gratefully received at the Home
Missionary Society's Office, No. 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars.
Fancy articles in Card, Needlework, and Painting, in all their
variety. Useful articles for giving away to the poor. Useful ar
ticles for Ladies, as Collars, Frills, Caps, Cuffs, Child-bed Linen
of all sorts, &c. Useful articles for Gentlemen, as Collars, Watch-
ribbons, Purses, &c. Toys for Children, Including dolls, &c, for
Girls ; and other articles adapted for Boys.
It is with peculiar and most unfeigned satisfaction, that the
Directors of the Home Missionary Society communicate to the
Public the above announcement of the Twenty-first Anniversary
of the Society. On no former occasion have the prospects of the
Society been so bright and pleasing ; not only does the review of
the past official Year present to the mind numerous and evident
tokens of the Divine approval, and the general prosperity and suc
cess that have attended the services of the devoted Missionaries on
their several stations, afford indubitable evidence of the importance
and value of the operations of the Society, and of the indispensable
necessity of a patient and persevering continuance in these works of
faith and labours of love, knowing assuredly that we shall in due
season reap if we faint not ; but more especially, the Directors have
to congratulate the religious public, and the friends of Home Mis
sions in general, upon the auspicious and happy union recently ac
complished, in carrying forward this great and good work, of which
full information has been given in the last number of this Maga
zine, and through various other channels. The Directors fervently
request the united and earnest supplications of all who have at heart
their country's weal, and the universal diffusion of the gospel of our
Lord Jesus Christ throughout our beloved land, that the plans
about to be adopted, to extend the Mission cause at home, may be
watered with the dew of heaven, and bring forth abundantly the
fruits of righteousness to the glory of God.

The Home Missionary Prayer Meeting for May will be omitted, in

consequence of the Annual Sermon being preached on that evening.

MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.

memoir OF STEPHEN eales, late cation of the power of inward religion

OF smethwick, IN STAFFORD-
shire.
*' The subject of this memoir, who
moved in a sphere of life somewhat
humble, affords a pleasing exemplifi-
,n q,lickfning and developing the en-
ergies of the soul, determining them
jn t|jejr tendencies to the noblest ob-
jects, and forming the character to
holy activity and usefulness. His ca-
reer was si10rt being cut off in the
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bloom of liis days. It cannot however ceived a blessing from God. He be
be said strictly, that he was removed came the subject of convening grace.
prematurely, for he had laboured with Visible demonstrations of the change
conscientious zeal to spend existence wrought in him, were not wanting.
well, and attained to eminence in He now entered into the spirit of his
piety. His life, as well as his closing office, felt its weighty responsibility,
scene, brought glory to the Saviour, and became a pattern of holy conse
whom he had supremely loved and cration to the work. After the lapse
faithfully served. of a year or two, he felt a desire
"The reader of this unadorned to enjoy fellowship with a Christian
narrative will, we think, perceive church, and as the small interest at
much that deserves his attention, and Smethwick was then connected, as a
should awaken in his breast a*eiious branch, with the church undrr the
desire to possess the same holy tra ts pa-toral care of the Rev. J. A. James,
of character, and the like ardent soli of Birmingham, he made known his
citude to do good, which were evident wishes to that honoured servant of
in the deceased, and render his me Christ. Satisfactory evidence of piety
mory truly blessed. having been afforded to him and the
" The earliest years of Mr. Eales's members of the church, Mr. Ga'.es was
h'fe were passed away in a lamentable admitted into communion.
want of religious instruction, and he " The growing piety of this young,
acquired little more than the simplest decided follower of Christ did not
elements of general knowledge. Whilst fail to attract the notice of his fellow -
a lad, he was obliged to toil hard for members and others at Smethwick,
his support, owing to the straitened who best knew him ; and in his exer
circumstances of his parents, and was cises, both in the sabbath-school and
thus denied the advantages of educa at the customary meetings for prayer,
tion. He grew up in this uncultivated they discovered those gifts which, in
state until he had reached about the their judgment, qualified him for us: -
age of seventeen, when the provi fulness as a village preacher. His
dence of God, for gracious ends, as beloved pastor was made acquainted
his subsequent history demonstrates, with their opinion, and being satisfied
removed him away from the scenes that such a step was proper, gave his
of his youth, to Smethwick, a village, cordial sanction to it. Mr. Kales now
distant about three miles from Birm engaged in this new department of
ingham. The reason of his removing Christian laboar with his character
to this place was, an expectation, very istic humility, and sought necessary
moderate in its degree, of obtaining preparation for its duties. He did not
more adequate means of support than rush hastily or unadvisedly into this
he yet enjoyed. This expectation was work. He required the urgent ap
not disappointed. Soon after coming peals of friends who knew his worth,
to Smethwick he was induced by a to take so public a part, and could
pious uncle, who received him .is an only be moved by a full conviction
inmate into his family, and acted the that it was the path of duty. But
part of an affectionate parent towards when embarked in this cause, he took
him, to enter the sabbath school con his share of self-denying exertion at
nected with the Independent interest all times with a cheerful readiness, as
in that village. As a scholar, be was his colleagues can with pleasure tes
attentive and diligent. His desire for tify.
instruction, the want of which he felt, ' His leisure hours were mostly em
was great, and, under the watchful ployed either in acquiring stores of
superintendence of his teacher, he Biblical knowledge, or in preparing
made rapid progress, so that ere long discourses for the village stations where
he became qualified to tuke one of the be in his turn was appointed to labour
lower classes. on the sabbath day. He was anxious
'* The period now arrived when he, to go as well prepared as opportu
who often blesses this order of instru nities would allow, in order to explain
mentality to the spiritual and ever rightly the truths of the gospel, and
lasting good of many who use it sin Hiiide his hearers in the way of salva
cerely, though without adequate views tion. And here, a diligence seldom
of its importance, drew the heart of surpassed deserves our notice, and
this promising young man to himsel f. must call forth our admiration. We
Results of infinite moment depend* d are informed, on competent authority,
on the step which he look, and in the that Mr. Kales frequently deprived
sincere attempt to do good, be re himself of that repose which uatute,
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wearied by Hie toils of the (lay, re
quired in sleep, for self improvement.
He often sat up reading and studying
closely, till the midnight hour, and
then would rife early the.next morn
ing for the same object, before he re
sumed his usual avocations. In his
ardour to redeem the time, he did in
some degree overstep the bounds of
prudence ; but who can refrain from
admiring the motive which prompted
him to adopt this plan ( The writings
of D wight, Henry, Baxter, and some
other eminent divines, were his fa
vourite study. He valued them as em
bodying and illustrating, in a clear,
devout, and practical manner, the
grand doctrines of revelation, and
gave proof, in his addresses, of the
real advantage they had afforded him.
His preaching was simple, evangeli
cal, practical, and distinguished by
great earnestness. He evidently felt
what he uttered, and longed for the
conversion of sinners. He went to
his appointed scenes of labour on the
sabbath, with this pure desire, and
was free from all appearance of osten
tation; he was faithful in his appeals,
easy to be understood, serious in his
demeanor, meek in spirit, and anxious
to put honour upon the adorable Mas
ter whose love constrained him. He
kept up this course of exertion by an
economy of time, and the exercise of
patient self-denial, as the duties of his
calling, which were laborious, were
not interrupted by it. He acted on
the rule which the apostle Paul has
laid down for the regulation of every
Christian, " Not slothful in business,
fervent in spirit, serving the Lord."
" In the midst of thee useful occu
pations, respected for his consistent
piety, endeared to the several congre
gations he addressed, and enjoying
much domestic happiness, he was un
expectedly called away into an eternal
world. Only a short warning was
given him of that eventan event
which he habitually kept in view.
Like Moses, the servant of God, who
was found at the post of duty when he
was bid by the Divine command to
ascend Mount Nebo and die. So the
subject of this memoir, when sum
moned away from earth by the right
eous Disposer of all events, was di
ligently filling tip his allotted engage
ments in the family, the scene of busi
ness, and the church of Christ.
"O happy servant he,
In such a posture found ;
He shall his Lord with rapture see,
And be with honour crowu'd."
" The illness which terminated so
fatally, and in the short space of three
days, was occasioned by a severe rup
ture. On the day preceding, he at
tended a public prayer-meeting at
Lozell's Chapel,* in the immediate vi
cinity of Birmingham. The object of
the meeting referred to, was to suppli
cate the Divine blessing on the various
stations which Mr. Kales and the other
lay-preachers supplied on the sabbath-
day. The service was interesting and
solemn. Most of the brethren were
present. Mr. E. on returning home,
complained of being a little unwell,
but no fears were entertained of a
cause being in operation which threat
ened danger. This was on Tuesday
evening, Nov. 13; he finished his
earthly career on the following Satur
day. It is remarkable, that on the
sabbath immediately preceding his
decease, his two discourses at the place
of worship beforementioned, (Lozell's)
were characterized by an unusual so
lemnity and earnestness ; one of them
being on death. His appeals to his
hearers were very close and awaken
ing. He spoke as a man truly real
izing his connexion with eternity, and
the account which he would be re
quired to give at the bar of Christ.
" A few particulars of the manner
in which he sustained his severe,
though short affliction, and the testi
mony which, by the grace of God, he
was enabled to bear to the inexpres
sible value of those truths which he
had often, for the space of three or
four years, proclaimed to others, have
been supplied by the kindness of a
pious friend who knew him intimate
ly. While enduring the most violent
pains of body, he manifested a meek
resignation to his heavenly Father's
will, frequently saying, ' For me to
live is Christ, and to die is gain.' He
told bis aunt he had ' a hope full of
immortality, full of glory.' At the
time he underwent an operation as
the only probable means of preserv
ing life, and subsequently, his mind
* This chapel was another of the preach
ing stations connected with the Rev. J. A.
James's church. It originated in the pious
zeal and liberality of one of the members. In
1839 a new and handsome chapel, near the
former one, was erected and opened with the
most pleasing prospects. A church, composed
chiefly of members from Mr. James's, has
been very recently organised by him there,
a minister, much approved, ordained over
them ; and it is hoped that, ere long, under
the blessing of the Most High, that interest
will happily be enabled, as at Smelhwick, to
maintain its own pastor, independently of fo
reign aid.
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con ti lined in the same heavenly frame.
His faith was in lively exercise, his
hope settled on the Hock of ages. The
night before he died, he was restless,
but early in the morning grew easier,
a symplom which awakened the
fears of friends around. His medical
attendant, Mr. W. Hammond, faith
fully assured him of his critical situa
tion, and advised him to settle his
worldly affairs without delay,
" He heard the intimation without
alarm, saying to a friend standing by,
' I am going to die, but my life is hid
with Christ in God.' To an uncon
verted relative, 'I am going to die,
but I am reconciled to God through
the Lord Jesus Christ.' He exhorted
all his friends as they came one by
one to his bed-side. About an hour
before his death, he said, with a smile
upon his countenance, to the friend
from whose letter the most interesting
parts of his dying experience are here
taken, ' John, I am going home, I am
going home; but a few more setting
suns, but a few more beating pul-es,
and all will be over.' His pastor, Mr.
Owen, was present. He asked the
dying saint if his mind was comfort
able ; he exclaimed, ' Yes, all is right,
all is right. Come, Lord Jesus, come
quickly.' To his beloved partner in
life, whose sorrow at the near prospect
of separation was deep, and who be
trayed her emotion by tears, he ten
derly said, ' Love, the Saviour more.'
To each and all present in the cham
ber, as they stood admiring the grace
of God which shone so brightly in
supporting his mind in this trying
hour, he said, ' Whatsoever thy hand
findeth to do, do it with thy might.'
Nature sank rapidly away. His pulse
every moment beat more feebly, and
at ten minutes before twelve at noon,
he breathed his last. He died the
death of the righteous, and his ran
somed spirit now enjoys the beatific
vision of God and the Lamb.
" His death was improved by his
respected pastor at Smethwick chapel,
to an overflowing congregation. The
discourse was founded on the words
which had been chosen by the de
parted, from the Epistle of Paul to
the Philippians, ' For me to live is
Christ, and to die is gain.' His re
moval forms the first chasm made by
death in the Union of Village Preach
ers, of whom he was a most worthy
member. Always to be held in pleas
ing and grateful remembrance."
The following resolution was adopted
by the lay-preachers sent out under
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the sanction of the Rev. J. A. James,
at one of their Quarterly Meetings
held for fraternal intercourse and mu
tual encouragement.
*' I hat the brethren view with emo
tions of deep sorrow, the recent sud
den removal by death of their fellow-
labourer, Mr. Stephen Kales. They
feel the loss to be severe, considering
the early age at whieh he was taken
away, twenty -eight; and the promise
he gave of much usefulness in future
years, from his heavenly-mindedness,
consistent piety, zeal, prudence, and
unwearied diligence in every duty.
At the same time they desire to bow
with becoming submission to that
inscrutable but allwise Providence,
which has seen fit to call away their
esteemed brother from the midst of
them. They would be devoutly im
pressed by this solemn event, with the
duty binding upon them, individually,
to be at all times serious, watchful,
given to prayer, and sedulous in their
great Master's work.
" They tenderly sympathize with
his mourning widow, and commend
her to the God of all consolation, hop
ing that her mind will be sustained by
his grace under this very painful be
reavement. May she find him a very
present help in this season, so peculi
arly a time of need."
OUTLINE OF AN ADDRESS DE
LIVERED AT THE LAYING OF
THE FIRST STONE OF THE NEW
INDEPENDENT CHAPEL, HAR-
PENDEN, MARCH 2, 1840.
When the great Architect of the
universe laid the foundations of the
earth, the morning stars sang toge
ther, anil the sons of God shouted for
joy. When the same glorious Being
was about to erect a fairer edifice,
and to build the glorious temple of re
demption, he called the attention of
the universe to the great transaction
in these sublime and blessed words,
" Behold ! I lay in Zion for a foun
dation, a stone, a tried stone, a pre
cious corner-stone, a sure founda
tion ; he that believeth shall not make
haste."
Assembled as we are to witness the
laying of the first stone of a public
edifice of a most important kind, we
may be allowed to indulge in joyous
feelings, and to mark the auspicious
event by some special and appropriate
services. If on this spot there were
about to rise the hall for science, or
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the hospital for affliction, or the re
fuge for api'. there would be much on
this occasion to justify gladsome feel
ings, and to warrant pleasing antici
pations. Bnt we meet to commence
the erection of a house for God !
Here is to stand a sanctuary of the
Lord. On this spot the worship of
the triune Jehovah is to be performed,
the gospel of our Lord Jesns Christ is
to be proclaimed, and the ordinances
of Christianity are to be maintained.
Here we anticipate that God will be
glorified, the Saviour will be exalted,
sinners will be converted, and the
church enlarged. Within the walls
here to be erected, we anticipate that
many a wanderer will be reclaimed,
many a mourner comforted, many an
inquirer directed, many a backslider
restored ; events over which the an
gels of Go<l shall rejoice, on which tbe
eye of Deity shall complacently re
pose, and in which the Redeemer
shall see with satisfaction " the travail
of his soul."
Nor is this all. We are not only
Christians, but Protestant Dissenters.
Conscientiously such, we can but feel
an honest satisfaction in the thought
that here will be avowed, and advo
cated, and maintained, those prin
ciples with which is identified all that
is precious in civil and religious free
dom. This sanctuary shall be bnilt,
not by coerced contributions, but by
the voluntary offerings of Christian
charity. The church here to assemble
shall neither be subject to political in
terference, nor dependent upon poli
tical support. The former it will not
allow, the latter, it will not ask. On
the walls of this temple there shall
hang no creed of human formation.
From its pulpit there shall be heard
no childish claims of apostolical suc
cession. Here shall he taught no
popish dogmas respecting sacramental
efficacy, do soul-deluding and destroy
ing doctrine of regeneration by bap
tismal water. No! here the word of
God shall be supreme, the truth as
it is in Jesus shall be announced :
the people in " simplicity and godly
sincerity" shall be taught that " the
Bible, and the Bible alone, is the re
ligion of Protestants ;" and that in the
salvation of sinners, " Christ is all and
in all.''
Yet say we not these things in a
sectarian spirit. While we conscien
tiously believe all state establishments
of religion to be tinsciiptural in their
character, and injuiious in their ten
dency, and therefore arc compelled
to be Dissenters, all bigoted and schis
matic feeling we utterly disclaim. Wc
respond, with all the warmest sym
pathies of Christian hearts, to the
apostolic sentiment " Grace be with
all them that love the Lord Jesns
Christ in sincerity." Here we doubt
not the practical law of the house will
be" speaking the truth in love."
I congratulate, with cordial satis
faction, the members of the church
and congregation for whom this house
is to be erected, upon ihe arrival of
this, to them, memorable day. It bag
been my lot for no inconsiderable
number of years, to " know their es
tate," and to watch their progress. I
am not ignorant of their trials, 1 have
sympathized with them in the losses
which they have again and again sus
tained, and sustained, especially of
late, in the removal of dear and va
lued friends, " Bnt the Lord has not
forsaken yon, nor has your God for
gotten you." I hail with joy the pros
pect you have of possessing a sanctuary
which yon may call your own,a
sanctuary from which yon will not be
liable to be ejected by change of cir
cumstances, and in which you will
have better accommodation and ample
scope. May that gracious Being,
" whose you are, and whom you serve,"
look with benignant approval upon
this day's proceedings, and distinguish
it by a repetition of the ancient bene
diction, " From this day will I bless
you." Amen!
A VILLAGE ADDRESS.
" Ami the Lord will create upon every
dwelling-place of Mount Zion, and upon her
assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and
the shining of a flaming Are by night ; for upon
all the glory shall be a defence."Isa. iv. 5.
It is evident from these words that
the Divine presence is at all times to
be expected in " tbe assemblies of
fie saints," it must therefore be pleas
ing to the disciples of the Saviour to
consider, that our text is in perfect
accordance with the promise of the
Lord Jesus, " For where two or three
are gathered together in my name,
there am I in the midst of them."
The nam e and manner of divine
wot ship, under both the Old and
New Testament dispensations, have
more similarity than we are accus
tomed to suppose : "God is a spirit,"
and always was ; " and they that wor
ship him, must worship him in spirit
and in truth."
We notice
I. The terms iu which the church
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of Christ is here described " every
dwelling-place of Mount Zion," &c.
II. The evidence of the Divine
presence which is vouchsafed, consti
tutes lioth its glory and its security.
'The Lord will create upon every
dwelling-place, &c, a cloud and
smoke by day," &c.
Our text cannot fail to lead our
minds to the contemplation of the ta
bernacle and its service as first ap
pointed in the wilderness, and after
wards transferred to the splendid
temple which Solomon built upon
Mount Zion at Jerusalem. The en
tire of the last chapter of the book of
Exodus is occupied in describing the
tabernacle, its vessels, and the nature
of its service ; and the declaration so
often there repeated, that every por
tion of the whole was exactly " as the
Lord commanded Moses," should im
pressively "command" our attention
while we pursue the consideration of
oar subject.
We have to notice
1. The terms in which the church
of Christ is here described.
Thls language of the prophet re
specting the kingdom of Christ refer-
ing so expressly to the service of the
tabernacle and temple, it becomes
an unquestionable duty to trace the
similarity, and we shall be delighted
to find how closely the ancient typi
cal service described, in figure, the
spiritual worship of the sanctuary
under the reign of Messiah the Prince.
If we turn to Exodus xl, and (leav
ing for the present what was placed
within the veil,) begin at verse 22,
we find that Moses put the table with
in the tabernacle, and set the bread
in order upon it, " as the Lord had
commanded him." The same with
the golden candlestick with its seven
branches, the lamps of which he
lighted ; and the golden altar imme
diately before the veil, upon which he
bnrnt sweet incense. Without the
veil before the entrance, he also put
the altar of burnt-offering, and offered
the burnt and the meat-offerings ;
and alo set up the laver between it
and the altar, putting water therein,
at which himself, and Aaron with his
sons, washed their hands and their
feet before they went within the sa
cred enclosure. The priests, more
over, were daily to see that the shew-
briad was placed afresh upon the
table ; the flame of the lamps at all
times kept brilliant, and the incense
continually rising from its golden
altar to fill with fragrance the holy
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place. The lamb at morning and at
evening sacrifice, they were daily to
present, the smoke whereof was no
doubt constantly rising, for it is ex
pressly commanded, (Lev. vi. 13,)
" The fire shall ever be burning upon
the altar, it shall never go out ;" and
the water in the laver was to be al
ways ready for the sacred washings.
In every dwelling-place of Mount
Zion, therefore, we remark
1. The bread of life must be conti
nually presented. Upon the table it
must at all times be found. The
prie-ts were to place it afresh every
morning, and by them alone was it to
be eaten. But " the people of Mes
siah" are '' a kingdom of priests," " a
holy nation, a royal priesthood."
2. The sacred light from the golden
candlestick of the sanctuary, (Rev. ii-
1,) must be ever burning. The oil
must never be expended, but the
Holy Spirit's influences be constantly
sought ; the oil of his grace used, ap
plied, as absolutely necessary to keep
alive the hallowed flame which reveals
the beauties and the provisions of the
sacred place. The instructions thus
imparted, enlighten and cheer.
3. The incense of prayer and praise
must be ever ascending. The prayers
of saints are as " golden vials full of
odours before the throne of God."
(Rev. v. 8,) " Pray without ceasing."
" Rejoice evermore."
4. The sin-atoning lamb must like
wise daily be upon the altar. The
sacrifice for sin must always be pre
sented, and depended upon for ac
ceptance before God: "Without the
shedd.ng of blood there is no remis
sion." The smoke of the sacrifice for
sin never ceased to ascend from the
brazen altar- the people might at all
times look towards the court of the
tabernacle, and see at once, in the
rising smoke from the sacrifice, the
evidence that " the Lord would not
impute their trespasses unto them,"
if they believed his word, and the em
blem of ''the lamb slain from before
the foundation of the world," " to take
away sin by the sacrifice of himself."
5. The laver of regeneration must
at all times be before the entrance.
The necessity of " the washing of re
generation, and the renewing of the
Holy Ghost," must be constantly de
clared. Even Moses and Aaron must
wash thereat before they at any time
enter upon the holy service. " Be ye
clean that bear the vessels of the
Lord."
It is worthy of especial remark, that
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the altar on which the sacrifices were James Meikle, the following passage
offered, and the laver at which the appeared to me so appropriate to be
priests " washed their hands and their circulated to the Home Missionaries,
feet," were in the open court of the and so calculated to do good gener
tabernacle, immediately in view of ally, that I have sent it for insertion.
the assembled congregation,plainly
indicating that the momentous doc Westminster, Oct. 1, 1839. S.
trines of the atonement, and of rege Contract not much carnal acquaint
neration, must be faithfully and so ance.
lemnly exhibited to the view of the Learn to be abused without being
people who gather together with the angry.
" assemblies of the saints." Meddle not much with the affairs of
Wherever faith in the divine word this life.
of promise and grace, and obedience Argue coolly and from conscience,
to his revealed will with regard to his not for victory.
worship, is thus manifested, Jehovah Affect not a show of sanctimony be
condescends to make " a dwelling- fore men.
place." " Here will I dwell, for I have Be not ashamed of piety in any
desired it." company.
It is his desire that his grace should Whatever else thou readest, read a
be made known. " Preach the gospel double portion of the Scriptures of
to every creature." truth.
It is his desire that his promises Shun familiarity with the men of the
should be received and trusted ; there world, else celestial truths as uttered
fore, in the places where it is pro by thee, will be contemned.
claimed, and where his people meet Care not much about thine own re
to express their " hope in God," he putation, so truth and the gospel suffer
loves to dwell. " The Lord loveth the not.
gates of Zion more than all the dwell Learn daily more of Christ, and
ings ofJacob." " A habitation for the more of thyself, else thy other studies
mighty God of Jacob." will profit little.
Yes, he is there upon the mercy - Seek not great things for thyself
seat ; and we may be as sure that he seek not great approbation, great ap
is present within the same enclosure plause, great conveniences, or a great
as that in which his people are waiting income; but seek great things for
before him, as the Israelites were sure Cbrist, seek to him great glory, many
that the resplendent glory was con converts, and much fruit of righteous
stantly overhanging the ark of the co ness.
venant within the veil. It is but a Consider the preciousness of souls,
veil that divides the sacred glory from the value of salvation, the weight of
the view of his waiting servants ; and the sacred charge, the terrors of the
by faith they receive and enjoy the Almighty, the awful day of account,
fulfilment of his promise, " There will and thine own utter inability ; then
I meet with thee, and will commune shalt thou have no vain confidence,
with thee from above the mercy-seat, but depend upon God alone.
from between the cherubims which Please all men in the truth, but
are npon the ark of the testimony." wound not the truth to please any.
(Exod. xxv. 22.) Set thy affections on things above,
The prophet's language, ' In every so shall spiritual things be thy delight,
dwelling-place of Mount Zion," must and not thy burden.
indicate the many places in which, In company always study to drop
under the new dispensation, similar something for edification, and so in a
service and worship would be pre manner preach occasionally as well as
sented. Under the old dispensation statedly.
there was but one such dwelling, Be much with God in secret, so
place ; the temple at Jerusalem, the shall God be with thee in public. See
splendid successor to the tabernacle that the carriage of every one in thy
first instituted in the wilderness, to family be a pattern to all observers,
which our text has special reference. and not matter of reproach to the joy
(To be continued.) of enemies.
Let thy charge be continually on
COUNSELS TO MINISTERS. thy mind, and not only pray with
them in public, and from house to
In reading some of the excellent house, but carry them to thy closet,
and truly experimental works of Mr. and pray for them in private.
 for May, 1840.
Neglect not to visit them at all pro
per times, but especially embrace
those golden opportunitiessickness
and affliction.
Have fellow-feeling with the suffer
ings of all thy flock.
Let thy conversation be uniform,
and what thou preachest on Sabbath,
practise through the week.
Not only press charity on the weal
thy, but let thy example, according to
thy power, show the way.
Rather lend thine ear to reproaches
than applauses; the first may let us
see some foible, or failing, with which
we are chargeable ; but the last is very
apt to kindle self conceit, of which
every one has enough.
Act the Christian even in eating
and drinking, and be not when at a
feast, though temperate at other times,
a glutton or a wine-bibber.
With respect to thy charge, con
sider that thou art made the steward
of a family, and therefore must, see
ing the great Master allows it, pro
vide food for all, flesh for the strong,
and milk for the weak. See that the
worship of God be set up in all fami
lies, and performed twice a-day ; and
that parents instruct their children in
private prayer, to say grace at meat,
and to keep the Sabbath. See that
the rising generation under thy care
grow in knowledge, and be well ac
quainted with the Scriptures. Be well
acquainted with the knowledge and
conversation of every one that is ad
mitted to the Lord's table.
Keep an exact list or catalogue of
thy charge, who is pious or profligate,
knowing or ignorant, in affluence or
exigence, in health or sick ; and read
it often.
Give a pleasant ear to the commen
dation of others, but always frown
away the friend that would commend
thee to thy face.
Be sparing in producing specimens
of thy learning, or criticisms on the
words in the original, especially be
fore the unlearned, for a nice gram
marian may be but a novice in the
gospel.
In preaching, aim at God's glory and
the good of souls ; and then without
deviating from that rule, please all
men as much as possible.
Let thy sermons be always the fruit
of much study and application; and
never dare to serve God or his people
with that which cost thee nought.
Never be bigoted to thine own opi
nions or interpretations of particular
texts, lest, in establishing them, thou
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be seeking after thine own fame ; but
if the thoughts of others be orthodox
and consonant to the analogy of truth,
if it be necessary, for peace sake, ac
quiesce in them.
Never show a fondness for new doc
trines, which, among Christians, are
little better than new gods were among
the Israelites; but contend earnestly
for the faith once (and but once, be
cause sufficiently) delivered to the
saints in the Scriptures of truth ; and
still walk in that way which, though
very old, is very good.
N. B. The works of Mr. James
Meikle are now scarce ; they were
published between thirty and forty
years since : although a few parts are
somewhat prolix, yet, as a whole, they
are tnily excellent. It would be ad
vantageous to have them revised, (per
haps some parts omitted,) and pub
lished in one closely-printed volume,
after the nunner of Ward's Library
of Standard Divinity. Ed.
EXTRACT FROM THE CAMBRIAN.
(To the Editor of the Cambrian.)
Sir, Your next paper will, I have
no doubt, give to the public an account
of the proceedings of the Meeting
which was held in your town last
week, on the behalf of the London
Missionary Societya meeting which
could not fail to give the most pleasing
satisfaction to the friends of religion
of every name, from the Christian
spirit in which it was conducted. Sure,
however, I am, that the whole affair
afforded me a pleasure such as 1 have
seldom experienced on similar occa
sions ; and allow me to say, that there
was one thing connected with it which
contributed more than any other to
the peculiar degree of pleasure which
I felt. I mean, Sir, the circumstance
of a clergyman of our Established
Church preaching in furtherance of
the great object of the meeting, and
the liberal feeling evinced by several
other clergymen and church people,
who, by their presence and contribu
tions, aided in promoting the same ob
ject. Yes, Sir, this was indeed a most
pleasing feature in the aspect of the
meeting ; as it is one which cannot
but tend to allay, indeed, to remove
any unpleasant feeling which possibly
might previously have existed between
the different Christian parties in the
town of Swansea, and will, I am per
suaded, contribute not a little towards
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that groat desideratum, a union of af
fection and effort among all parties in
spreading the blessing of religions
truth, both at home and abroad. And
here, Sir, though a comparative stran
ger among yon, yet, having much at
heart the interest of the universal
church, permit me to express a hope,
that my dissenting brethren in the
town and neighbourbod will meet the
liberal spirit manifested by the cler
gymen, and other friends of the Es
tablishment alluded to, by their at
tendance at the Anniversary Meeting
of the Church Missionary Society,
which I understand is shortly to be
held in your Town-hall, and by freely
contributing towards the furtherance
of that excellent institution. The ob
ject of both societies, let it be remem
bered, is but one. And here, I would
beg to add one thing more : - it is
well known that efforts are being
made in order to the erection of an
additional church in your town, and
it cannot be denied that it is much
needed. Dissenters as well as church
men admit the necessity. Let them
both, then, while using their efforts to
spread the gospel abroad, be mindful
of this local necessity, and let both,
laying aside every little difference, be
determined that it shall not much
longer exist. Thus will they obviate
the frequent objections to Missionary
exertions. " First begin at home,"
and thus will they obviate too the as
frequent sarcasm, " See how these
Christians love;'' and thus will the
Christians of Swansea act in accord
ance with the high and benevolent
character of their religion, be blessed
themselvess, and prove blessings to
their fellow men.
Thomas Thompson.
Oct. Id, 1839.
SOLIHULL, WARWICKSHIRE.
The Dissenting interest at Solihull
was commenced fourteen years ago
by the Home Missionary Society, at
the request of the Rev. J. Sibree, of
Coventry. During this period, not
withstanding the extreme destitution
of friends at the beginning, the nu
merous and chilling discouragements
which the entire neighbourhood pre
sented, and the bitter and violent op
position which for six or seven years
was manifested, the cause has gradu
ally risen. Before the close of the
first year, a Christian church was or
ganised, including six persons, viz.,
the Missionary and his wife, and four
members, honourably dismissed from
the church of Christ in Carr's-lane,
Birmingham. The erection of a new
chapel occasioned a considerable debt,
which has been found an impediment
until nearly the present time. The
gradual accession of friends, and a
growing anxiety for the maintenance
of the institutions of the gospel, with
out drawing so largely from the funds
of the Home Missionary Society, have
led to the adoption of various and
vigorous efforts of a truly cheering
character. Within the last eighteen
months an old debt on the chapel of
.2(10 has been paid off, the greater
part of which was raised by the con
gregation and a few other friends in
the immediate vicinity. Towards the
close of the last year they cheerfully
consented to undertake the chief sup
port of the minister ; and after hav
ing pledged themselves most liberally
to this object, they gave a unanimous
invitation to the Rev. W. Hood, to
become their stated pastor, (who had
laboured among them fourteen years
as a Home Missionary,) which invita
tion be accepted, and entered upon
his pastoral duties on the first sabbath
in January last. In addition, they
have very recently determined to
erect a new gallery, and to paint and
colour their chapel, towards which
improvements handsome subscriptions
were presented by several friends in
the congregation. The new gallery
was opened on Tuesday the 18th of
February, when two sermons were
preached by the Rev. J. Sibree, of
Coventry, and the Rev. J. A. James,
of Birmingham. The congregations
and the collections were excei-dingly
good, and the services were most ani
mating and impressive. The Kevs.
D. Prain, of Henley ; T. Salmon, of
Coleslvill; and W. Hood, of Solihull,
assisted in the devotional parts of
worship. The whole expense of the
erection and the improvements, is
defrayed by the voluntary and gener
ous contributions of a small circle of
friends. Thus, on this station, |the
efficiency of the voluntary principle
has been delightfully manifested ; and
also the importance and utility of the
Home Missionary Society. This sta
tion, taken up, and supplied by the
Society throughout, certainly is an in
stance of reai, extensive, and perma
nent usefulness. At' the commence
ment there were not more than three
known decided friends to the cause ;
 for May, 1810. 7;
and although the sphere was well un we have cause to be glad. May the
derstood to be unfavourable to an ex blessing of the great Head of the
treme degree, yet the improvement Church continue increasingly to rest
has been decisive and encouraging, as upon the pastor and the flock in this
uill be seen in the particulars above place, and the word of the Lord have
stateJ. The Lord has surely done free course, and be glorified among
great things on this station, whereof theiu 1

NOTICE TO THE HOME MISSIONARIES AND GRAN

TEES ON THE SEVERAL STATIONS, &c.
The Directors of the Home Missionary Society having circulated
to the Missionaries, &c., the notice recently ordered by the British
and Foreign Bible Society, respecting the issue of cheap Bibles and
Testaments for Schools, &c, &c, (viz., Bibles at Is. 6d., and Tes
taments at 6d.,) after the several returns were received from the
Mission stations, &c., of the want of Bibles and Testaments in each
place, applied to the Committee of the British and Foreign Bible
Society, for a supply accordingly, to be paid for, when they were
informed that the Missionaries may obtain supplies to the extent of
their need, on application to the Auxiliary or Association which may
be nearest to their station ; but any peculiar case of destitution the
Missionaries may present to the Committee of the British and Fo
reign Bible Society, addressed to them, Earl-street, Blackfriars :
which applications will be attended to, if judged proper by the Com
mittee. The Directors of the Home Missionary Society have plea
sure, however, in stating to the Missionaries that a small supply, for
gratuitous distribution, will be sent from the Home Missionary
Rooms as soon as possible, which the Directors have been permitted
to purchase out of a benevolent gift intrusted to their care. The
Missionaries and Grantees to whom the circular had been trans
mitted, will receive this notice as a reply to their return, to obviate
the necessity of an answer to each individually.
Home Mission Rooms, 1 1 , Chatham place,
Blackfriars, London, April IS, 1840.

SHORT MEMORIAL OF MR. R. T.
BY AN AFFECTIONATE SISTER.
Great encouragement to those who visit the
chamber of sickness.
Amidst very many discouragements
experienced by Christians in visiting
those who are in dying circumstances,
they have at times much to afford
them satisfaction and delight. The
Lord is graciously pleased to bless
their pious endeavours, when they had
been led, perhaps, to give up all for
lost. Distress of mind, almost ap
proaching to despair, has given place
to the consolations of the gospel of
peace.
The following memorial of a de
parted brother, has been penned by
his sister, who was the happy instru
ment of directing him, when under
great mental conflict, to the only
source of joy and peace. May it in
duce others to avail themselves of
every opportunity offered them in the
providence of God, of visiting the
chamber of sickness to speak a word
for their Master, remembering that
" the Lord's hand is not shortened
that it cannot save, neither is his ear
heavy that it cannot hear, and that all
things are possible with him."
The subject of this little memoir
was the son of religious parents, but,
like many others, went on in a thought
less course, reckless of dealh and
eternity ; and as he said, Callio-like,
"cared for none of these things."
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During the Inst part of his life he
suffered great afflictions in his body,
and many trials in his outward circum
stances; notwithstanding, he felt no
concern about his soul, thus manifest
ing, that nothing short ot that Divine
power that said " Let there be light,"
and there was light, could convince
him of his need or salvation ; and
proving the truth of the poet, when
he said
" Can aught beneath a power divine,
The stubborn will subdue ?
Tis thine, eternal Spirit, thine,
To form the heart anew.
"To chase the shades of death away,
And bid a sinner live ;
A beam from heaven, a vital ray,
'Tis thine, 'tis thine to give."
However, it pleased God, six weeks
before his death, to arrest him, by
convincing him that he was a sinner,
and needed a great Saviour. He had
taken a medicine that produced a
deep sleep, from which he was with
difficulty awuke, and on being told he
had been in great danger, lie suddenly
started, and exclaimed, " If I had died
last night, I should have gone to hell."
From this time his terrors began, he
felt the arrows of distress, and found
that he had no hiding-place. The ar
rows of the Almighty now stuck fast
in his conscience, from which he could
get no relief, till it pleased the good
Samaritan himself to pour the oil of
joy into his wounded spirit, and richly
apply the balm of Gilead. Such was
his distress of soul for three nights be
fore his departure, that he sat up in
his arm-chair, fearing to lie down, or
close his eyes to sleep, lest he should
awake in hell. The ni^ht before his
death, a near relative called on him,
and found him enduring great mental
conflict. On his son sayiug to him,
" Cheer up, cheer up," he cried,
''How? I am in an awful situation,
I am on the brink of eternity, and
have no hope." He then repeated
with great feeling, that hymn
" Jesu, lover of my soul,"
and on coming to the words
" Other refuge have I none,"
Hangs my helpless soul on thee,"
one standing by, said, " I pray jou,
pause on this verse, for if you are
stripped of every refuge but Christ,
to whom the poet alludes, you are on
a Rock that all the powers of hell can
not move ;" and after reminding him
of several portions of scripture, parti
cularly the type of the brazen serpent,
and how all that looked with the look
of faith, whether weak in faith or
strong, were healed ; the Lord seemed
to bless the word, and he consented
to go once more into his bed-room and
lie down, and here, behold ! the angel
indeed did wondronsly, for, from this
time, twenty-four hours before his death,
all curse and condemnation was to
tally removed from him, nor was he
heard to mention it again. Peace now
flowed into his soul, and that room he
had so dreaded to enter, the Lord
made the gate of heaven to him.
Early on the morning of his death, a
relative said to him, " You are yet a
piisoner." " Yes," said he, " of hope."
" Then you have a little hope?" " Oh
yi s," was the reply. " Is your hope
strong enough," was asked, " to enable
yon to say with one in old times, 'I
will go unto the king, and if I perish,
I perish?' " " I can," said he, " ven
ture thus far ; I have cast my soul
upon him I would not part with the
hope I have, for all the world." He
remained perfectly tranquil from this
time lill about three hours before his
departure, when suddenly he ex
claimed, " Worthy is the Lamb that
was slain," and turning to one by him,
he said, " Sing this verse
" Praise God from whom all blessing flow,
&c.
" Oh !" said he, " happy, happy
man ;" and that sweet portion was
continually on his lips, and nearly the
last sentence he uttered, "Ever with
the Lord." He was perfectly sensible
to the last, when he was heard to arti
culate these words, " My God and
Savionr," and immediately afterwards
he fell asleep, on the 17th of April,
1839, proving a marvellous display of
Divine grace in the eleventh hour.
May we not say, Glory be to Jehovah
in his trinity of persons,what hath
God wrought! Is not this a brand
plucked out of the burning ? He will
bring forth the top-stone, with rejoic
ing, crying, Grace, grace unto it.
WITHERIDGE, NORTH DEVON.
The station where I have been
placed by the Directors, and, I trust,
by the great Head of the church, is
one of considerable interest, and pre
sents scope for much faithful exertion.
The chapel, which the Lord has ho
noured me in being one of the instru
ments of erecting, bids fair, I trust,
to be a great, a gracious blessing. Jt
 for May, 1840.
is not, of course, to be understood that
the building, viewed per sc, can be
any blessing; but when I see that the
Divine truth put before the minds of
my beloved hearers, is listened to
with deep and respectful attention, I
therefore say that the building within
which this truth is proclaimed, must
needs be a great blessing, because it
is a necessary part of the means of
promulgating this truth.
The chapel was opened in June last,
and the amount of attendance and
attention manifested since, then, has
been truly gratifying to my own mind,
as well as a hopeful indication of the
Divine blessing being given.
I do indeed long for the " first day
of the week," that to the immortal
minds who feel disposed to wait on
my teaching, I may break "the bread
of life ;'' as the only nutriment hy
which souls can be nourished ; and by
the reception of which into their un
derstandings and hearts, they shall
have spiritual health to all eternity. I
hope that the people among whom my
labours are distributed, begin to feel
that my highest aim is to win them to
Christ. And is not this winning them
to heaven, to holiness, and to God ?
Among the people I meet much kind
ness, and no unkindness worth nam
ing. I try to live " peaceably with all
men ;" and to maintain constant war
fare with all sin.
The sabbath-school which we com
menced as soon as the chapel was
opened, has gone on with manifest
usefulness. The progress of the dear
children is highly pleasing. I intend
having them to a public examination
on Good Friday. Of religious books I
have got purchased (by my recom
mendation) a considerable number ;
and more than one hundred copies of
" Watts's Psalms and Hymns." About
fifty-five Bibles and sixty-five Testa
ments, (which I expect daily from the
Office,) are now ordered by people
in the villages around. The religious
tracts - blessed little messengers
which the "Tract Society" very kindly
sent me, have been very well received.
These are all pleasing facts. To God
be the glory. By " patient continu
ance in well-doing," I trust it is my
sincere desire to pursue my plans.
Nothing, I hope, is nearer my heart's
anxieties, after praying the Lord to
bless me, than that I may be made a
great blessing to precious souls. No
power can affect that stubborn thing,
man's heart, except the Divine Spirit
lay hold of the word of truth, which is
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His own sword, (F.ph. vi. 17,) and cut
down that heart into melting contri
tion. May his Divine energy be felt
by us all, in us, and by ns.
It tiives me much happiness to state
that between me and the minister of
the Establishment here, nothing but
kind feeling and cordiality exists. In
this way it is my desire to live.
May it be the uuiform practice of
myself and brother Missionaries, to
love all sinners with much affection,
and to oppose all sin without any com
promise ; and may we all be enabled
to preach, and pray, and act, and feel,
as we shall wish we had done, when
the account-day comes. Amen and
amen.
William Neill.
/Ipril 3, 1840.
EXTRACT FROM LUCAS ON HAP
PINESS, VOL. I. P. 10.*
It is true, I am buta man, that is,
a little atom in the vast matter ; and
my life is but a short moment in an
endless stream of time; but then I
feel a strange kind of comprehensive
ness in my soul, it stretchetb forth it
self to times past, and to come : it en
joys things that are not seen, by faith
and hope, and sometimes things that
are not at all, by memory and fancy ;
and though my life is but a moment,
satisfaction and pleasure hath its de.
grees ; and therefore if I can possess it
in its height and perfection, I shall
live much, though not long ; I shall
enjoy eternity in a moment, the world
in a little globe. Nor is this a mere
fancy and romance, when I find the
Psalmist say, " One day in thy courts
is better than a thousand," Psa. Ixxxiv.
I cannot but think there are irresist
ible charms and beauties in virtue, and
pleasures in true philosophy, as ravish
ing as they are pure and sacred. I
have read of Simeon waiting for and
expecting death, as weary labourers
do the evening shades ; or as hirelings
look for the reward of their work. I
have read of Paul, with humble im
patience expressing his devout desire
of death and dissolution. I have seen
some sitting in calm majesty and tri
umph, as if they had attended death,
as the old Romans once did the bar-
* An Inquiry after Happiness. By Richard
Lucas, D.D., 2 vols. 1717. An abridgment ju
diciously made, of this valuable work, would
be a blessing to many, especially the young.
The volumes are now scarce. The work has
been very highly commended by Dr. Dod
dridge and Ilev, Job Orton.
 78 Home Missionary Magazine
barous Gauls, in their chairs and rubes.
I have seen men die, not only with
content, but almost in an ecstasy ; and
the soul breathed forth, not in a groan,
but an ejaculation : then I could but
choose and wish with Balaam, (Numb,
xxiii.,) that I might die the death of
the righteous, and that my latter end
might be like his.
SYMPATHY OF THE POOR.
A gratifying instance of the sym
pathy evinced by the poor towards
their neighbours, has recently come to
the knowledge of a lady, who, on vi
siting a very distressed blind woman,
in the parish of , was informed
by her that she is almost every Sunday
indebted for a dinner to the kindness
of a female residing in the kitchen of
the same house, who, though having
but an indifferent husband, and being
therefore the chief support of her fa
mily, (a task of much difficulty, as she
is a great sufferer from illness,) de
clares, when remonstrated with by
her blind friend, that as she always
contrives to get her family a comfort
able dinner once a week, she is re
solved she shall never want a meal
upon that day, and is sure that what
she thus bestows is never missed.
Besides this instance, another may
be mentioned of a poor family resid
ing in the next room to this blind
woman, who frequently relieves her
necessity by sending a mess of broth,
or a plate of meat, from their own
scanty table.
The gratitude with which these be
POETRY.
" PEACE, BE STILL."
MARK IV. 39.
Sorrow like waves roll o'er my breast,
I sink beneath their power ;
Where can my spirit find its rest
In this distressing hour?
The storm is loud, the bil'ows roll,
My soul is near despair ;
O thou who dost the storm control,
Spe<ik, and allay my fear.
The tempest gathers round my soul,
And clouds of trouble rise;
O'erwhelm'd, and trembling, Lord, I
call,
To thee I raise my ci ics.
nevolent favours are received, and
the feelings of reciprocal kindness to
which they give rise, are most pleas
ing and (may it not be added) instruc
tive to witness.
SUCCESSFUL EFFORT TO LEARN
TO READ.
It is also pleasing to us to be able to
call to mind various instances of the
blessing which the Lord has been mer
cifully pleased to lay upon our endea
vours to propagate his sacred word.
Thus a clergyman in this city relates
of a poor woman in his parish, who
had been confined for nearly a year
to her conch, that feeling, in her lonely
situation, the want of spiritual com
fort, and desirous to obtain it at the
fountain-head, she earnestly implored
him to provide her with a Bible. She
was aged, and had well nigh forgotten
the scanty instruction which she had
received in her youth, so that she
could scarcely tell her letters ; but age
and infirmities did not deter her from
the attempt; and, with inexpressible
trouble, after spelling, first a single
wordthen a sentence then a verse
she at length brought it so far, that
in the course of a few months, she was
able to read pretty fluently in the
Bible. She owned herself well repaid
for her trouble ; and in her last mo
ments could licit sufficiently extol the
mercy of the Lord in having made her
intimately acquainted with the rich
treasures of hope and consolation con
tained in his word.
Amid the tempest's loudest roar,
Let me but hear thy voice ;
Beyond the clouds my soul shall soar,
And 'mid the waves rejoice.
The whisper of thy mercy, Lord
Will silence every fear;
And if thou dost thy light afford,
The clouds will disappear.
I hear thy voice, and now the storm
Is hush'd, and all is peace ;
i'liy smile has turn'd my night to morn,
And now my sorrows cease.
Amicus.
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Scarce had the preacher ceas'd

THE END OF THE YEAR. The sacred truths to tell.
A MOTIVE TO SELF-EXAMINATION. When death a soul releas'd,
Written after a Sermon preached by the
A pious Christian fell.*
Rev. P. Thomson, A.M., at Ebenezer Chapel, His happy spirit soar'd on high,
Catham, Dec. 29, 1839, from Gal. vi. 4. To close the Sabbath in the sky.
" Let every man prove his own u>or/c."
Let youth and age now hear
This solemn warning voice,
How rapid is the flight For, lo ! the Bridegroom's near,
Of days, and months, and years; His servants may rejoice.
They vanish soon from sight, Behold, he comes! " Prepare to meet
How short our time appears! Thy God" upon the judgment-seat.
The rolling year bears us away, * A member of the church was taken ill at
Nor will its wheels a moment stay. the close of the service, went home, and ex
pired almost immediately.
Great God! may we improve " Watch ye therefore, and pray always,
Tne close of every year ; that ye may be accounted worthy to escape
And rise, our works to prove, all these things that shall come to pass,
and to stand before the Son of man." Luke
Our faith, and love, and fear ; sxi. 36.
That ere this year shall close, may we " Blessed is that servant whom his Lord
Approve our ways, and cleave to thee. when he cometh shall find so doing." Luke
lli. 43.
Search, search each sinner's heart, Chatham, Jan, 3. J. W.
From self-deception free ;
Thy sov'reign grace impart,
That they from sin may flee. ON THE LORD S-DAY.
Oh ! to their souls thy Spirit send,
That with the year vain hopes may We bless the Lord, we do behold
end. Another sabbath-day ;
To us thy wondrous love unfold,
Help us this day to make And teach us how to pray.
A scrutiny severe ; Prepare our hearts thy word to hear.
Let each the question take, Those solemn truths impress
Am I with God sincere 1" Upon our thoughts, that we may fear,
Can I discern a growth in grace? And learn thy righteousness.
Or have I slacken'd in my race ? With joy may we thy temple greet,
And humbly worship there ;
May we examine, Lord, With rev'rew.e bow before thy feet.
Our hearts without delay ; And trust upon thy care.
Do thou thy grace afford,
That we no more may stray. O, verify thy promise, Lord,
With an impartial, fair survey, To us, who in thy name,
Teach us to prove each work and way. Frequent to hear thy holy word,
And bless our feeble frame.
Almighty God ! forgive Keep us from every worldly thought,
The sins we now confess ; Whilst in thy house of prayer,
O God of love, receive That we may serve thee as we ought,
The thanks we now express. Thy sacred image bear.
Then will we raise our pillar high, O may thy gospel reach our heart,
And send hosannahs to the sky. And make us pure within ;
That we from thee may ne'er depart,
Hear, in thy temple, Lord, But shun the ways ot sin.
Our penitential cry ;
Our vows we here record, May we esteem this blessed day,
And raise thy honours high. 'I he best of all the seven ;
Each closing year thy mercy proves, And learn to walk the sacred way,
O God, our hearts thy love approves. Which leads to joys in heaven.
Prepare us, Lord, ere long to dwell,
May every rolling year In yonder blest abode ;
Lead us to watch aud pray ; And taste those joys which none can
Soon will the Judge appear, tell,
And take our souls away. And see our smiling God.
When time with us shall have an end,
May we to heaven and Christ ascend. Puckeridge. J. Judo.
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CHRISTIAN LOYALTY.
Lines sung by 200 poor people at a Home
Missionary Station, on the marriage of Queen
Victoria to Priuce Albert of Saxe Cobourg
and Gotha.
"And kings shall be thy nursing fathers,
and their queens thy nursing mothers."
Isa. xlix. 23.
Poets and prophets sing
Of glorious days to come,*
When hearts of kings and queens t
Shall be the Saviour's home.*
Hasten, O Lord,
The happy day,
And wipe thy people's tears away. $
Bless Englaud's bridal Queen,
With heavenly light and peace ;
May blessings from this day
Be felt - and still increase
By England's sons
And Ireland's poor,
And foul discord be known no more.
We hail the honoured prince,
Of Gotha's favoured line ;
In Albert may each grace
With royal lustre shine ;
And all his words
And actions prove
Him worthy of Victoria's love.
Lord, bless their virtuous love
With fruita pious race ;
The sire and mother seen
In every smiling face,
And so prepare,
By grace divine,
That they and theirs in heaven may
shine.
Both parents we commend,
Of England's royal pair ;
The grace of Christ may they
In rich abundance share ;
And high and low,
In every land,
Safe on the " Rock of ages" stand.
May Britain and her sway,
Be our Jehovah's care ;
In safety may we live,
Preserved from every snare ;
Ail hearts unite
Tn Christian love,
And fit us for the realms above.
Psa. lxxii. 10, 11.
t Isa. xlix. 23.
1 Isa. lvii. 15. % Isa. lx. 11, 16,20.
North Meols, Lancashire,
"HONOUR TO WHOM HONOUR IS
DUE."Rom. xiii. 7.
OUR FATHERS LAND.
Choicest of all the lands that lie
Beneath the wide o'erspreading sky,
Britain ! thy favours are made known
Where'er the sun his rays has shone.
Land of our fathers' boasted pride,
Thy power is felt on ev'ry side ;
We love thee still, and hope to see
Thy sons from Satan's yoke set free.
Long has the warrior for thee fought,
And wond'rous deeds his arms have
wrought ;
Long have the statesmen's counsels
join'd,
And patriots, for thy good combin'd.
Oft has the poet sung in verse,
Glad thy sweet pleasures to rehearse ;
While genius in unnumber'd ways,
Has rais'd thy fame, advanc'd thy
praise.
We thank thee, Lord, for all tha*
good
Thy power and mercy hath bestow'd ;
But, oh! we bless thee, from whose
hand
The Gospel came to bless our land.
While distant lands in fetters sigh
For some kind message from on high ;
We have the boon that life imparts,
And freedom gives to captive hearts.
But, oh ! though such rich grace is
nigh,
What numbers live, what numbers die
Strangers to God, expos'd to hell,
While in this land of light they dwell.
Celestial Spirit ! now come down,
Diffuse thy gifts, thy power make
known ;
Oh, bless each effort to restore
Our fellow-men from Satan's power.
Churches in Britain, now awake,
Come forth for your great Master's
sake ;
Your diff'rent energies employ,
And fill the land with sacred joy.
Come, blessed period ! glorious day.
When ev'ry heart shall own thy sway ;
When strifes shall cease, and all re
joice
To raise thy honours with their voice.
Chatham. J. W.
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A SIGHT OF CHRIST.

AlUred from Watts' s Lyrics into Psalmodic Metre.

THE SEVENTH OF A SERIES.

Angels of light, begin your songs,

Your God and King with praise surround ;
While saints on earth with humble tongues,
Join your lull choir in joyful sound.
With lofty honours crown his head,
Ye know his claims who dwell above ;
We, the Redeemer-God are led
T'adore in all his dying love.
When He first said, "For you I died,"
And light broke on me like a flood ;
My joyful heart high leaping, cried,
" This is the Christ, the Christ of God !"
Around him then my arms I threw,
And held him fast in my embrace;
I clasp'd and bow'd, adoring low,
'Till I was lost in boundless grace.
But since, a treach'rous world has aim'd
To draw my heart aside. In pain
I felt his absence, and proclaini'd,
Where Jesus is not, all is vain.
Christ is my hope, my soul's delight,
I love him with extreme desire ;
'lis he alone can please my sight,
His look can set my soul on fire.
When I reach not to his abode,
And all within seems vile as dross;
Still there's a way my heart to move,
'Pis sweet reflection on his cross.
All in his blood and anguish deep,
Groaning and gaspingdying there
This is a scene which makes me weep.
This is a scene which loves a tear.
This is a sight I cannot lose,
This is a sight I love to see ;
His wounds with joy my eyes suffuse,
His death is life and health to me.
Thames Ditton. J. C.

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Mr. Burder 0 2 6 Holt, Esq., Treasurer 50 0 0
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Mrs. J. Grigg ~ . U 7 0 Magazines sold by
Mrs. Hart ~ 1 0 0 Mrs. Oliver ~ 0 18 6
Miss L. Harper 0 6 0 Home Missionary Box 0 ll 2
Mr. Hulibuck ~ 0 10 0 9
Mrs. 1-lutchinson...... 0 4 3
Mrs. Jarvis ~ 0 10 Total ~ 15
Mrs. Jolly ~ . 0 6 0 CLAREMONT CHAPEL AUXI
Miss Kirby ~ . 0 2 6 LIARY. .~._
Mrs. Mawby ~ . 0 4 0 Miss Grifhth, New
Mrs. Mitson ~ .. . 0 6 0 Years Gift Cards... 0 5 0
Mrs. Oliver ~ . 0 10 0 Mrs. Henshaw ~ 0 12 6
Mrs. J. Oliver ~ . 0 4 4 17
Mrs. J. Oliver ~ . 0 4 4 Ladies Association, per
Mr. Raines ~ . 0 5 0 Mrs. Pitman~ 30 13 10
Mr. Reeves ~ . 0 S 8 Gentlemens Associa
Mrs. Salmon ~ . 0 4 4 tion, per Mr. Back
Mrs. Shepherd..... . 0 4 0 house ~ 6 5 2
Mrs. Shotter...... . 0 5 0
Miss Smith ~ ~ 0 4 0 3716 6
Miss Welch ~ 0 4 0 Ixss Expenses... 0 5 6
Mrs. Winchester ~ 0 8 0
1419 6
By Miss A. Burnall Miss Piccini, subscription to Lady
Miss Burnall............ 0 4 0 Day, 1841 ~ l
Miss M. A. Burnall... 0 4 4 Rev. R. T. Hunt, do. ~ 1
Mrs. Burgess............ 0 4 4 Miss Jones,.........do.......do....... . I
Miss Caldwell ~ . 0 4 0 Rev. R. Taylor, Somer
Mr. Brice ~ . 0 4 6 ton, collection after
Mrs. Brice ~.. . 0 4 7 Sennon, by Rev. G.
Mr.J. Brice ~ . 0 4 ll D. Mudie ~ 2 3 8
Friends ~ 0 3 5 E. Taylors Missionary
Mr. Hardcastle......... 0 4 2 Box~ 015 0
Mrs. Humphreys...... 0 4 4 18
Mrs. Hussy ~ 0 4 4 Lady Jane St. Maur ~ l
Mrs Mann ~ 0 4 4 Stepney Meeting, Rev. Dr. Fletcher,
Mr. Walker ~ 0 3 6 per Mr. J. Dewar, Secretary.
2149 Subscriptions and Donations ~ 17
By Mr. R. Dence Collected by Quarterly Cards
J. G. Fry, Esq. ~ . 1 0 0 Miss Hardie ~ 2 0 4
W. S. Fry, Esq. .. . 1 0 0 Miss Hawes ~ 2 l 2
Mr. Tait............ . 0 10 0 Miss Jane Fuller ~ 0 13 0
Mr. J. Tait........... . 0 10 0
Mr. R. Deuce ~ l 0 0 l4
400 Collected hy New Years Gift
By Miss Grant Cards
S. Alsop ~ ~ 0 5 0 Mr. A. Wright ~ 0 8 0
M. Aylett ~ ~ 0 4 0 Miss Holden~ 1 ll 6
E. Aylett ~ ~ 0 3 0 Miss Hoon ~ 0 12 0
E. Baldcock ~ 0 4 0 Miss M. E. and J.
Mr. Cockshot ~ 0 5 0 Fuller ~ l 14 0
Mr. Fry ~ ~ 0 10 0 Miss S. Newman ~ 2 4 0
Mrs. Grant ~ ~ 0 5 0 Miss Binns............... 1 18 0
Miss Grant ~ ~ 0 4 0 Mrs. John Fisher~ l 8 0
Mr. T. Gorbell ......... 0 6 0 Miss Hawes ~ 0 li 0
Mrs. Haldon ~ 0 4 0 Mrs.Smith.......... .. 0 6
Mrs. Humphrey ~ 0 4 0 Miss Manby ~ 0 5 3
Mr. Jones ~ _ 0 5 0 Miss Patrick~ l 15
Miss Spriggs ~ 0 4 0 Mr. Joseph Patrick ~ I 15 0
Mr. Walker ~ 0 8 0 Miss Thompson ~ 3 3 0
Mrs. Wildgoose ~ 0 5 0 Miss Coombes ~ 0 13 0
400 Miss Bristow....... ._ 0 7 0
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s. tl. t. d. 8. rf. . d.
Miss IngHs 0 7 6 Thompson, Miss S.... 0 9 6
Miss Brenchley 0 7 6
Miss Woodhouse 0 5 6 Collected at the Anni
Miss Freelove 0 3 0 versary Services at
19 14 6 Fulwood Chapel 20 0 0
Sabbath-school Missionary Associa Subscriptions
tion, per Mr. Crane 12 12 0 Buncombe, Mrs 0 10 G
Missionary Cottages Buncombe, Miss 0 10 6
Mrs. Turner 0 6 0 Thompson, Hon. Mrs. 2 2 0
Miss Fuller 0 4 0 Welman, C. N., Esq. 2 2 0
0 10 0 Welman, late Mrs. R. 2 2 0

680 8 Norton Station, Rev. W. Gammon.

NORTH RIDING YORKSHIRE Cards
AUXILIARY, per J.Holt, Esq., Bennett, Mr 0 16 6
Treasurer 108 8 5 Hurley, Mr 0 7 3
Tamworth Station Seat-rents, per Long, Miss M. A. 0 9 6
Rev. J. Gouge 13 0 Shattock, Mrs 2 5 0
Rev. Mr. Johnson, Lutterworth ... 0 10 0 Weaver, Mr. W 2 0 0
NORTH WEST LONDON AUX After Sermon by Rev.
ILIARY, Mr. Prior, Treasurer. Mr. Mudie 4 0 0
Subscriptions Collected by Mr. W.
Mrs. Skecl 1 0 0 Weaver towards sup
Mr. Bowley 0 12 0 port of second Mis
Mr. Prior 1 1 0 sionary 20 0 0
Mrs. Prior 1 1 0 Sundry Subscriptions by
Mrs. Fletcher 1 0 0 Miss Banter 5 10 0
Master Fletcher 0 5 0 Weaver, Mr. W A 3 0 0
4 19 0 Weaver, Mts A 2 0 0
LADIES' WEST LONDON AUX Weaver, Miss A 10 0
ILIARY, per Miss Benham. Weaver, Miss, 1839 10 0
Subscriptions Bishops Lydeard.
Mrs. Bell 0 10 0 Card
Mr. Benham 10 0 Barker, Miss 1 14 6
Miss Benham 0 10 0 Clement, Mrs 1 10 4
Mrs. Calvert 0 10 0 Durston, Mrs 0 5 0
Miss Chesterman 0 10 0 Gratitude to Home Mis
Mr. Davidson 0 10 0 sionary Society 0 10 0
Mrs. W. B. Francis ... 0 10 0 Collection after Sermon 19 0
Mr. Gomm 0 10 0 Farthing-a-week Subs,
Mrs. Lane 0 10 0 by Miss Prings 10 0
Mrs. Lockyer 14 0 Card-
Mrs. May 10 0 Taylor, Miss 0 9 6
Mr. Redmayne 110 A Friend 1 0 5
Mrs. Basil Rout 0 10 0
Mrs. Springall 1 l 0 Burton, a Friend, by the
Subscriptions under Rev. G. D. Mudie ... 10 0
10j 0 9 6 Castle Cary, Collection
10 5 6 after Sermon 1 7 8
SOMERSETSHIRE AUXILI South Petherton, Collec
ARY, on account. tion by G. D. M 2 13 6
Broadway, Rev. Messrs. Pyke and Pinkstone... I 3 10
Standerwick North Pether
Collected after Sermon, by Rev. ton, Collec
Mr. Mudie % 18 6 tion by G. D.
Bridgwater, Rev. John Bishop. M ,. 2 0 0
Collected by Subscription
Miss Ware 4 9 9 by Mrs.
Miss Gay 0 9 7 Pinkstone... 1 3 10
Master Sully 0 3 6 3 3 10
Subscriptions by do... 0 4 4 Wivelscombe, Collection
After Sermon by Rev. by G.D. M 2 1 1
Mr. Mudie 7 0 0 Knowl, Collection by G.
12 7 2 D. M 0 9 8
Dulverton, Rev. John Othery, Collec
Poole. tion by G. D.
New Year's Gift Cards- M 1 5 7i
Mrs. Poole 0 11 0 Produce, Mrs.
Mrs. Challcott 0 9 0 Oram's Mis
Mrs. Thorn 0 2 0 sionary Box 2 16 0
Mrs. Liscombe 0 16 4 1 7j
1 3 6 14 17 4i
Fulwood, Rev. James Taylor. Miss Baker, per Rev. J. Roberts,
Cards Longney, Gloucestershire 10 0
Amery, Miss Jane ... 0 10 0 Miss M. Barnett, Wooburn, Bucks,
Amery, Miss Mary ... 0 12 3 amount of Card collected by her 0 14 6
Amery, Miss Rebecca 0 8 0 Collected at Boxford,
Buncombe, Miss 0 2 8 Suffolk, by the Rev.
Lutly, Caroline 0 6 0 Charles Hyatt 3 6 8
Moulton, Miss 0 13 6 Mr. John Moore, Mile-
Saturly, Mrs 0 9 6 end 2 2 0
Taylor, Mrs 1 2- 0 Rev. R. Saunders 1 0 0
Taylor, Mrs 0 5 0
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t. d. s. d. >. ./.
CHAPEL-STREET, SOHO, AUX Mr. Heath 0 10 0
ILIARY, Rev. J. Robinson, Mr. Gibson 0 10 6
President ; Mr. Glover, Treasu Mr. C. Webb 1 1 o
rer ; Mr. J. Vernon, Secretary. Mrs. C. Webb _ 1 1 o
Subscriptions Master and MissWebb 1 1 0
Rev. J. Robinson 0 10 6 Mr. Peake 10 0
Miss Clarke 0 12 0 Mr. Starkie 0 10 0
Mrs. Duffleld 0 10 0 Mr. Lyng 0 10 6
Mis. Kynvin 0 10 0 Mrs. Cleveland 0 10 0
Mrs. Vernon 0 10 0 Mr. Conrade Webb ... 110
MissTooke 0 10 0 Mr. Brown Webb ... 110
Mrs. Tooke 10 0 Mr. Glasscock 0 10 6
MissE. Tooke 0 10 0 Miss Crossley 0 10 6
Miss Sheppard 0 10 6 Mrs. S.,Regent's-park 0 10 6
Mr. Lawson 0 10 0 Under 10* 2 14 11
Mr. G. T. Thompson 0 10 0 27 18 II
Mr. Cliilds 0 10 0 Legacy of the late Mrs. Westwood,
Mrs. Edridge 0 10 0 per Mr. Peake 5 0 0
E. B., Ramsgate 10 0
Mr. Attfleld 0 10 0 32 18 11
Mrs. Bradshaw 10 0 ABSTRACT.
Mr. Glover 0 10 6 Collected by-
Mr. Godbold 0 10 6 Mrs. C. Webb 15 2 0
Miss Johnson 0 10 6 Mrs. J. Vernon ......... 10 7 7
Miss Kipping 110 Miss Godbold 2 9 4
Mr. Reid 10 0 Legacy of the late Mrs.
Mr. J. Smith 0 10 0 Westwood 5 0 0
Mr. Thurgood 1 1 0 82 18 11

LIST OF LECTURES, &c, IN AND NEAR LONDON,

FOR MAY.

1. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Miall.

3. Lord's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. Yockney
Afternoon. Adelplii Chapel, Mr. Aveling.
5. Tuesday Morning. Merchants' Lecture, Twelve o'clock, Broad-street Dr
Smith. '
8. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Bowes.
10. Lord's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. Harry.
Afternoon. Adelphi Chapel, Mr. Yonng.
15. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Stevens.
17. Lord's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. Yockney.
Afternoon. Adelphi Chapel, Mr. Robinson.
22. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Dickerson.
24. Lord's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. Godwin.
Afternoon. Adelphi Chapel, Mr. Morris.
29. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. .
31. Lord's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. Jefferson.
Afternoon. Adelphi Chapel, Mr. Palmer.

ministers supplying at
Albany Chapel, Regent's Park.- Mr. Jones, of Rodborough, on ihe 3rd- a, ,1
Mr. Kidd, of Macclesfield, on the 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st. '
York Road Chapel, Lumbelh.Mr. Smith, of Plymouth, on the 3rd and 10th
and Mr. Pullar, of Glasgow, on the 17th, 24th, and 31st.

ACKNOWLEDGM ENTS.
The thanks of the Directors are respectfully presented to the following
viz. :To Mrs. Shepperson and Friends, at Craven Chapel, for a bundle of
useful articles for clothing the poor on the Rev. W. Selbie's Station, Aspatna
Cumberland. To Miss Tustian, for a bundle of tippets and Bibles. To Mrs'
Harris, of Clapham-road, for a box of useful articles for the Ladies' Sale To
a Friend, High-street, Marylebone, for a box containing articles for the
Ladies Sale.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Bolt -court, London.

 ffiomt Mi&$iQnav% JUagajtne.

JUNE, 1840.

THE TWENTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The Home Missionary Society has celebrated its Twenty-first

Anniversary. It proved a most harmonious and animating occasion.
Twenty years of toil, not unattended with difficulties that have
tried, and successes that have cheered the Directors, could not be
remembered but with emotion and gratitude. It was a season that
required the erection of an " Ebenezer." The meeting was signalized
by the unanimous, cordial adoption of revised rules for the Society's
guidance hereafter, which were recommended by the Directors in
order to secure a cordial co-operation between the Society and the
Congregational Union of England and Wales, for Home Missionary
objects. This measure had been the subject of anxious deliberation
with the Directors, as well as of frequent and most fraternal confer
ence between them and the Committee of the Congregational Union.
The plan for union matured by these councils, was submitted by
circular letters to the constituents of both institutions. Encouraged
by communications expressive of warm approval, Irom twenty-five
county, and other associations and auxiliaries j and from fifty breth
ren, writing in their own names, but in many instances testifying
also to the general approbation of their friends the Directors sub
mitted the plan for the adoption of the Annual Meeting, not doubt
ing of its cordial concurrence. The result justified this confidence.
A similar course had already been adopted by the Committee of the
Congregational Union, with the same entire success. This import
ant union, thus carefully matured and cordially ratified, is for the
moral and spiritual improvement of our beloved country, and is
formed for the purpose of securing augmented resources, extended
operations, improved agency, and more vigorous effort. The friends
of the two institutions, now for all Home Missionary purposes one,
must complete and crown the union by increased exertion, as plainly
appears from the disclosures which have been elicited by the perse
vering efforts of the Home Missionary Society for twenty-one years,
as well as from the fact of the vast increase of population, and also the
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wide-spreading influence of many and most destructive errors ; ifis

evident that the present state of the country as loudly calls for zea
lous exertion as at the formation of the Home Missionary Society
in August, 1819.

THE ANNIVERSARY SERMON

Was preached at the Rev. AlexanderFletcher's Chapel, Finsbury-
square, by the Rev. John Leifchild, D.D., from Johniii. 32, 33.
" And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth j and no man receiveth
his testimony.
" He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true."
The objects and claims of the Home Missionary Society were very
fully stated ; and the esteemed and zealous preacher impressed the
subject upon the minds of a large auditory. We hope to be able in
a following number to indulge our readers with some important pas
sages from the sermon.
In the following account of the proceedings of the Meeting, the
Directors beg to state that they are only responsible for the Report
and Resolutions.

THE ANNUAL MEETING

Was held on Tuesday Evening, May 19, 1840, in the Great Room
at Exeter Hall, Strand ; Charles Hindley, Esq., M.P., in the
Chair.
The meeting commenced by singing the 98th Psalm,
" To our Almighty Maker, God," &e.
After which, the Rev. Dr. Morison implored the Divine blessing on
the assembly.
The CHAIRMAN then addressed the meeting to the following effect :
Ladies and Gentlemen,We are met to-night on an anniversary of the Home
Missionary Society. Yon know the object of 'this Institution ; it is to extend
the Redeemer's kingdom, and the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus
Christ, within the precincts of our own beloved country. I wish, in order to
prove to you the necessity for such an Institution, that I could remember the
words of the report of the British and Foreign School Society, which I heard
read within the last few days upon this very platform ; but although I cannot
remember them,and the report not having been printed, I cannot read
tbem to you,yet the general impression which they produced I can convey
to you. It was stated in that report, that in a prison where there were many
persons confined for different offences, an examination had been made as to
the religious knowledge which they possessed, and it was found that many,
very many, were utterly ignorant of the existence of a Saviour. That that
should happen in England, in the midst of our light and knowledge, was tome
a most amazing and appalling fact, and it shows very strongly the necessity of
increased exertions on our part in order to spread far and wide, amongst the
very lowest population of the country, the knowledge of the salvation of Christ.
I regret that on the present occasion a more influential Chairman lias not bees
selected than myself because I feel that there are two or three circumstances
which render this anniversary more peculiarly interesting than any of those
which have preceded it. In the first place, the Society this day attains its
majorityit is just twenty-one years of age. And, what is still more interest
ing, we propose this day, not only to celebrate the majority of the Institution,
but actually to marry it to another Institution. We propose this day to cele-
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brate Hi* bands bf conjugal union between this Institution and the Congrega
tional Union ; and I feel how utterly inadequate I am te yive effect, as
I would wish that effect should be given, to this union, which I trust will be
useful not only to the Institution whose anniversary We celebrate, but also to
the Congregational Union. I confess that of modes of church government,
though not actually belonging to the Independent connexion, my own judg
ment, looking to Scripture, most decidedly approves ofthe Independent mode
of church government ; and the only argument that I have ever heard urged
of any weight against it, has been this : " It is true enough that it may do for
isolated spots; Dr. Leifchlld, of Craven Chapel, may have a very flourishing
Chapel ; but then he only affects an interest just around Carnaby-street, and
Marshall-street, and Silver-street ; and Mr. Archer and other gentlemen may
be equally influential in their different localities ; but no joint effort can be
brought to bear upon the darkness and immorality of the mass of the popula
tion." It has always struck me that there is sorrie strength in this argument ;
and, therefore, when I received a letter from Dr. Leifchild, stating that the
institution was to be married to-day to the Congregational Union, I was de
lighted to think that the greatest objection which could be urged against the
Congregational system would be removed, because an opportunity would now
be given for a general and determined effort bearing upon the promotion of
evangelical instruction through the whole kingdom. I am led, and perhaps I
may not be considered to diverge from the argument, when I state that 1 am
necessarily led to the consideration of that diversity of sects which prevails in
this country. Do I deem that diversity an evil ? Nothing of the kind. I deem
the diversity of sects a real and a positive good to the country. The only thing
that I desire is, that amidst all our diversity of sects, we should remember
that there is the same " Lord over all." There are diversities of sects, and
diversities of operation ; but the same Spirit; and if any evil ever occurs from
diversities of sects, it is only when we forget this, that we all aim at one com
mon object, that we have all one God and Saviour, even the Lord Jesus Christ.
About a week ago we were told at least those who were enabled to be pre
sent on that occasionthat it was necessary that the Dissenters should take
some good advice. It came from the mouth of a most respected Bishop. He
advised us to beware how we looked to the Church Establishment with a jeal
ous eve ; for that we should never succeed in doing any tiling to injure the
Church Establishment. He compared the different sects to the stones of the
arch of a bridge. " Depend upon it," said he, " the Church of England Is the
key -stone of the arch." Now, I certainly do agree with that most excellent
Bishop. I could not find any fault with him on that occasion, for I was
glad to have his aid for the British and Foreign School Society. I do agree
with the learned Bishop, that the Church of England is the key-stone of every
sort of formal religion in this country. I agree that, as far as form goes in this
country, the Church of England is the key-stoneand they know it well, for
they dare not meddle with it, because if they did in the least degree meddle
with it, they would pull the old fabric down. But I have ever been taught
to consider that there was something much higher in religion than mere form;
and if the worthy and excellent prelate had been present to-night, I would
have presented another mode of illustration to his miud ; I would say, " Away
with your stone arches ; I compare the church of the living God, not to your
arches built of brick or stone, but to that great arch, the rainbow which is
thrown by the Almighty over the earth, every drop of which reflects the
beauty and the light of the Sun of Righteousness. I would say, referring to
the Church of England, you may take your colour of pink or of blue, or any
of those seven lights or colours that adorn the arch. Take which yon will,
but you must come at last to the Sun of Righteousnessthe Rock of Ages.
And as that arch beautifully displays the glory of the Almighty in his promise
to mankind, so do 1 think that the different colours of our sectarian rainbow
beautifully attest the excellence of the wisdom of Christ in his church. I feel
that I am lengthening my speech far beyond the ordinary limits of an intro
ductory address. If I have done so, I beg that you will excuse it. I have
done it from an ardent desire that this anniversary, which is so solemn and so
important, may have its decided effect upon the prosperity of the Home
Missionary Institution. I was going to add one thing, that if the Church of
England and I would be understood not to speak disrespectfully of that Es
tablishmentbut if the Church of England assumes to itself to be the key
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stone of the arcli, oh, liow important it is that it should he a good, a strong,
and a valuable stone. When I look at a report which has just been laid npon
the table of the House of Commons, and find that of the atoms, if I may so
express myself, in the stone of that arch, of the incumbents and the ministers
who have to preach in the ten thousand parishes in the country, 4307 do not
reside at all ill their parishes, and that it only leaves 5800 who do reside there ;
then I say, if the Church of England be the key-stone of the arch, by all
means let it be repaired, lest the whole arch should give way.
The SECRETARY then read the report for the past year. It stated that
since the last report, Missionaries had been sent to many destitute places ;
that many Christian churches had been established, and that in most of the
stations an increasing interest was felt in Sabbath-school instruction. It re
ferred to the steps which had been taken for an alliance with the Congrega
tional Union. The committee of both institutions having felt that it would be
inexpedient to have two societies, had frequently met to discuss the matter ;
and the result was a determination to propose a union of the two bodies at the
annual meeting. It stated that the Society's proceedings generally were of a
most prosperous and delightful character. The following was given as a ge
neral summary of the statistics :" The Society had under its patronage 120
Missionaries and agents, proclaiming the gospel of salvation to upwards of
60,000 hearers, in the midst of a population amounting to nearly 700,000
souls; 130 Sunday-schools have been established, containing in them about
8,500 children, instructed by 580 gratuitous teachers. The report concluded
with an earnest appeal for renewed and increased effort to enable the insti
tution to meet the yet pressing wants of the country.
The TREASURER then read the Cash Account :
Total receipts for the past year 8,043
Disbursements 6,969
Leaving a balance in favour of the Society of 1,074
The Treasurer, after presenting his account, said Perhaps his friends
would allow him for a few moments to address them in regard to the very
peculiar circumstances in which it was his happiness to be placed on that oc
casion. Year after year he had had the pleasure of meeting such assemblies ;
year after year had the reports detailed the most pleasing evidences that God,
in his infinite mercy, had been pleased to crown the labours of the Society
and its agents with bis blessing : year after year, happy spirits above had re
joiced over many a wanderer brought home to God through its operations;
and year after year God had been pleased to incline the hearts of his people
to respond to the appeals which had been made to them on behalf of the So
ciety. But he could truly say that he never rose in a public meeting under
feelings so delightful and sanguine, as regarded the future, as on that inter
esting occasion. During a late visit in Wales, he had inquired of a worthy
and devoted minister there how he obtained a sufficient number of teachers
for his very large school. " Oh," said he, " we find it perfectly easy we
make it a church matter." What, then, might not they expect, when, instead
of labouring, year after year, with a comparatively small portion of the Chris
tian community to help them forward, they found that that evening the
churches of Christ throughout the British empire were about to pledge them
selves to make the evangelisation of their native country a church matter ?
When he looked back to the meeting at Birmingham, and added thereto the
response which the ministers throughout the country had made to their ex
cellent brethren of the Congregational Union, he (the Treasurer) felt that he
could not be too sanguine in his anticipations. Not one dissentient voice had
been heard ; there was but one exclamation, " Unite for the cause of Christ ;
unite for the restoration of Britain ; we will give you our hearty God-speed ;
go forward in his name.'' There was no fear produced in his mind as to the
ultimate result of the efforts of infidels, but they must on every account be
increasingly zealous in the work of evangelisation. Their Congregational
friends were pledged to the towns, and that Society, therefore, must take in
towns as well as villages. To realize the expectations of the meeting at Birm
ingham, the Society would require at least ,20,000 per annum, and even that
would be a paltry sum compared with the wants of the country.
The Rev. Mr." SO FEB, of Grantham, then rose and saidMy Chris
tian friends, I beg to submit to you the first Resolution. (For which see
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p. 108. My Christian friends, stranger as I am to meetings like the pre
sent, I could not but feel at first some little surprise that I should be called
upon to take the lead in the proceedings of this evening, until I called to my
recollection this fact, that I believe where effect is generally designed, and
where some important cause is to be tried, they invariably select the junior
or inferior counsel to open the case merely, reserving to the senior, the more
clear-headed, the better tactxian, to take up all the varied points, to argue
them with power and force, and to leave a lasting impression on the minds of
the jury. I trust, therefore, that as the duty of the opening counsel is merely
to state the facts, your patience will bear" with me in paving the way fur
those that shall follow. I am exceedingly delighted, Sir, to see so vast an
assembly as this met together to express their sympathy with, and their
concern for, the religious welfare of our world. England is designated a
Christian country, and by a singular but very unhappy fiction, every inha
bitant in this country is deemed to be a member of a Christian community,
and because of this legal fiction for we can call it no other than a legal
fiction that every inhabitant of the land is thus to be considered a member
of a Christian community, there is an impression abroad that England must
be Christian, that its inhabitants must be Christian, and, consequently, that
if there be a few individuals who are not exactly what we could wish them
to be, yet still a very little efforta very small share of sacrifice a very
small degree of Christian exertion will be sufficient to cause Christianity to
pervade the whole of our land. I conceive, Sir, that this is the only ground,
the only principle, on which we can account for the great disproportion
between the feeling which is cherished and the zeal which is manifested for
foreign missions, and the efforts which are made to evangelise our own
beloved land. I am quite sure that there is not an individual in this assembly
bnt would be prepared to acknowledge that every soul is equally precious
that every soul, whether it be the soul of a peasant in our own land,
or the soul of an individual in a distant land, is worth more than the vast
creation of God. But still there is a disposition to regard foreign rather
than home missions ; to stretch the thoughts abroad, to have all the sympathies
awakened, and to have powerful, zealous endeavours called forth to evan
gelise the heathen, whilst multitudes are perishing at our own door. And
this, I conceive, arises from just the cause which I have named; fori am
qnite snre, there is not an individual in this assembly who could so far
renounce his principle as to be thus occupied in zealous efforts for doing
good abroad, whilst he is regardless of his neighbour who is actually sitting
in darkness, living and dying in a state of guilt and impenitency. My Chris
tian friends, our charity, like that of our Divine Lord, should be expansive
as the world; but, then, if we would imitate him, like him we should begin
at home. He began in Judea ; he preached in Judea; and he give his dis
ciples this command, that they were to begin " at Jerusalem." But, as I
have said before, we are disposed to take it for granted, by a general vague
impression on onr minds, that England is Christian. Ah, what have we heard
in reference to the state of our metropolis! What have we heard in re
ference to the great cities and towns of our land ! And the question, I have
no doubt, has been proposed by many who are present, " What can be done
for them ?" I would say, Sir, in all those instances, let the churches of Jesus
Christ which exist in those large cities and towns, gird themselves for their
duties, brace up their minds for the efforts which are to be put forth in their
lanes, and streets, and alleys, and courts ; and seek the lost, and bring them
within the sound of salvation. In these places are to be found persons who,
freed from the trammels, delivered from the shackles which wealth imposes
mother parts of onr country, are enabled to go forth without fear of their
fellow-creatures, without fear of the loss of trade or patronage, with a free
dom belonging to Englishmen, in its large cities and towns, and thus employ
themselves in the work of the Lord. But, Sir, what shall we say of the pea
santry of our land ? I am aware how accustomed we are to associate all that
is beautiful, all that is bland and interesting with the country, and many
individuals are accustomed to depict in their own minds some beautilul
scene of this description, and they regard the peasant as one who is rather
to be envied than pitied. But those who are best acquainted with t!iose indi
viduals will pitv and not envv them. They, indeed, work, and work hard,
too. I know it to be a fact, Sir, that peasants who expend their care m
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attending the cattle which supply our market with the most excellent meat,
scarcely know what it is to have, throughout a whole month, one single meal
from the meatit is supplied to our tablesand whilst they plough our fields,
and sow the grain, and, during the heat of summer, reap those fields, which
are to supply us with the finest wheat, they themselves are fed with a coarser
kind. They are obliged to be contented with what is termed hinder ends,
and scarcely sufficient corn of this kind can be secured, where the family is
large. But all this could be borne, had they the Gospel. The Gospel would
cheer their hearts, and comfort them under all circumstances ; the Gospel
would speak the word of consolation in their cottagi s, and in their villages ;
they would be revived and encouraged by it, and if the present were to I hem
a thorny maze, they would look to that better world where poverty, and
sorrow, and distress shall never more be known. But what, Sir, I ask, is
the real fact in reference to our peasantry ? I happen to know one district,
and I think it is always desirable, Sir, that we should speak of that which we
do know, and testify of that which we have seen, and then there is nothing
vague and indefinite about it. I happen to know one district, within a radius
of ten miles, containing a vast number of villages, and a very large amount
of population. In that district there are some individuals belonging to the
Establishment, who are most excellent men, men who, with great fidelity,
and, I believe, with success in many instances, are preaching ihe glorious
Gospel of the ever blessed God, and from my very heart I rejoice that they
are from my very heart 1 wish them all the success that they can desire for
themselves. I am quite sure that I speak the sentiments of a considerable
number of my brethren around me, in the district where I reside, when I
say, that so far from wishing to destroy the Church, they would only strike
off her fetters that she might go free so far from being devastators or
persons who are wishing to plough up and turn waste, we would rather ad
minister to her that which would improve her condition. I am sure the state
of our country is such that we do not wish, nor ought we to wish, to part
with any single movement of a moral machinery that can be brought to bear
we only want to remove from it that which is a tremendous impediment.
But whilst this is the case in reference to some of those individuals, I know
it to be a fact and I state it with deep grief of spiritthat in a certain
number of villages, containing a population of nearly eighteen thousand im
mortal minds, where, from the parish pulpit there is not, according to my
opinion of evangelical truth, one single ray of light emanatingit is an awful
fact, that a very small minority of the peasantry of our land attend the parish
church. I could name a village, where, out of 1,200 souls, not more than
seventy, on an average, attend the parish church. And why ? Tlii- , and
similar cases present to us just the effect of a lifeless ministry. Where
Christ is not, where the agency of the Spirit is not, there the blessings of
salvation arc not proposed. But it may be said, " Why do they not go to the
towns ? Perhaps in the parish church of the large central town they might
bear the Gospel." But what, Sir, if in the parish church of the large central
town, containing a population of six or seven thousand, the preaching should
be precisely of the same kind ? But it is not to be supposed that these indi
viduals can travel so many miles to hear the Gospel. You will perceive then,
Sir, that the only alternative is to send them the Gospel, or they perish. We
are left to that alternative ; and, whether we are disposed to open our minds
to receive the fact or not, it does not alter the case. These individuals are
our countrymen ; they are actually providing for our comforts ; and we
know it to be a fact and this vast assembly cannot go away ignorant of the
fact that there are thousands and tens of thousands of our peasants who are
living in ignorance of Christ, who prostitute the Sabbath to idleness, or worse
than idleness, because they have not the means of grace. But it may be said,
After twenty-one years of this Society's existence, and after so much has
professedly been done, what do we see? There is little result from it." I
have frequently heard this remark. Who make it ? Why, the very persons
who never remove from their own circle to inquire, ami especially in towu,
where many persons are occupied all the week in their business, and on the
Sunday take a walk in the Parks. Let them go to the missionary stations, or
let them examine the Society's Report, and then they would see what it it
doing. I once, heard a gentleman, holding rank in her Majesty's service,
express himself thus : " Sir, if I want real enjoyment of piety, give me a
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prayer-meeting of negroes" he had been amongst them abroad. I would

say, Sir, if I want real soul-refreshing, give me to preach to these poor
peasants, who are not accustomed to hear the Gospel of Jesus. I have had
much delight in preaching to such assemblies, when they hare been arrayed,
not in such apparel as I now see before me, but the men in their smock-
frocks, and the women in their neat [attire and checked aprons, but all
with a fixedness of countenance, all with a deep earnestness of manner, which
evidently proved that they felt a real pleasure in what was being delivered
to them ; and after the service has been closed, many have grasped me with
a hard and horny hand, expressive of the gratitude and gratification they felt.
I have no doubt that if individuals would only give themselves the trouble of
reading the Report, they would then see, that although they had not ocular
demonstration, the Society had been doing much towards evangelizing the
country, and consequently that it deserved their support. But, Sir, I think
it would be a vast improvement, if I may be allowed to offer a remark sug
gested to me by the little acquaintance I have with the Home Missionary
work in some districts of our land ; it would be a desirable thing, if it could
be attained, that some individual who is possessed of a warm and devoted
heart, and a business-like head, and who at the same time conld plead his
Master's cause, should go from station to station, as the accredited and the
appointed visitor from the Society, to encourage those devoted men who,
under the most disadvantageous circumstances, are labouring to promote the
kingdom of the Redeemer with an untiring zeal, which will meet, I am sure,
with the approbation of their Lord, and is viewed with approbation now by
spirits above, however it may be overlooked or forgotten by their fellow-
countrymen here. These men want encouragement ; and many valuable
purposes would be answered by such an individual taking his round in this
manner amongst the churches. This would bring to the public mind the
most definite knowledge of the progress of the Society ; the most clear in
formation would then be given of what God is doing through our land, df
this we are certain, Sir, that the Gospel is the remedythe only remedy for
the evils which oppress the country ; it is this alone which can raise our fallen
race. We have that remedy in our own hands, and if we refrain to give it,
these individuals will perish ; but their blood will be upon our heads. If,
then, we are really believers in the Gospel, which declares that the soul which
dies impenitent shall perish, and if we know that numbers of oar countrymen
are at this time actually perishing because they have not the Gospel, let us
rejoice at what has been accomplished on their behalf; and when the excite
ment of this meeting shall be over, let us think seriously what will be our
view of the case, and what we shall wish that we had done when we must
lay our heads on a dying pillow, and then we shall not merely receive the
report as affording great gratification to all our minds, but we shall most
cheerfully and most cordially respond to the call, according as God shall give
us the ability, to pour into the treasury of this Society the life-blood which is
to go and circulate throughout our land, and convey the blessings of health
and salvation to all. Then, Sir, we shall have abundant cause to rejoice that
we have attended this meeting, and taken part in its proceedings. If such an
impression be produced, if such a resolution be formed, and if such results
follow, glory will redound to God, new honours will be given to the Saviour,
whilst he is thus " seeing of the travail of his soul, and is satisfied ;" and
many will rise up to " call Him blessed." With these remarks, Sir, I beg
to move the resolution which I have read to the meeting.
The Rev. THOMAS ARCHER, in seconding the resolution, saidMr.
Chairman and my Christian friends, I am a sturdy, conscientious Presbyterian
and you may naturally ask, " What have you to do, then, in the marriage
ceremony this night to be performed between the Congregational Union and
the Home Missionary Society '." I am present, Sir, to be a most delighted and
interested witness of the transaction. I am present to sympathise with it in
all Christian love, and to say, " Perish Congregationalism, perish Episcopacy,
perish Presbyterianism, perish whatever would stand between the cross of
Christ and a perishing world." It is not, Sir, that I love the form of the
Church with which I am connected the less, but it is because I love the sal
vation of souls the more, and have never yet been taught to stand upon any
points of ecclesiastical discipline where the honour of my Saviour is concerned,
or a soul has to be rescued. If you wre ten times more Congregational than
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you are if yon were to carry into this Society a ten limes greater amount of
Congregational principle, my Presbyterian heart is warm enough, thougli I
come from a cold country, to bid you Godspeed, and God smile upon you. In
the report, Sir, which has just been read, reference was made to certain
causes which are now operating against us, and which ought to stimulate this
Society to greater activity than has ever yet been employed. Just allow me,
Sir, to point to two or three facts in the state of the religion of our country,
and its irreligion, which ought to stimulate this Society to increasing effort.
In the report, reference was made to two great foes of Jesus Christ. First, re
ference was made to that spawn of the French devolution Socialism. Sir, I
do think that the existence of that evil, in its flagrant and unredeemed enor
mity, is sufficient to excite not only the abhorrence of every Christian mind,
but to excite the deepest earnestness in behalf of the cause of Jesus Christ,
which alone can counteract it. We are told, Sir, in different forms, by that
great enemy of our cause, that that which is the great cement and stay of our
country, the service of marriage, and the state of marriage, is a Satanic and
accursed service. Sir, if we are a Home Missionary Society, our duty is to
take our stand against such a doctrine, because if there be one blessing which
has raised England to the position which she now occupiesone institution of
the living God which, more than another, has been a bulwark to our country,
it is marriage. Husbands and wives, parents and children of England, I ap
peal to you on behalf of this Society. I ask you, in its name, to rally round
it, and save the homes of this great land from becoming what Socialism, falsely
so called, would make them hells upon earth. I invoke you, by all that is
sacred in the domestic tie, and by all that is valuable and endearing in that
one word " home," which none but a Briton can feel in its magic intensity in
the name of all these things, I invoke you to support this Society, in the full
conviction that if Socialism should prevail, which it never can, for it has no
coherence to support it, and no great characters to preach it by their lives and
their example ;if it were successful, from that moment would the strength of
Britain be gone as well as the happiness of Britain's fire-side. Sir, when I
speak on this point, I speak having in view the great principle of Christian
freedom. I go upon this principle, that we can meet error of whatever kind,
not by the arm of the law, but by the power of reason. Not many hours, at
least not many days have elapsed, since a man in this city has been tried for
one of the grossest and basest calumnies against the Word of God. I speak
for myself when I say I deprecate the act. Do I speak for you 1 Do I speak
for Protestant Dissenters do I speak in the name of all Christians when 1
say that our faith spurns such witness, and takes its stand on higher ground !
The report, Sir, refers to another error in the present day, which is antagonist
to Christianity ; but before I touch upon that, I will notice one which is not
directly referred to, and that is, the activity and the exertions of Popery. I
am not now bringing it up as a bug-bear; God forbid ! I know I live in the
nineteenth century, and with the light of the nineteenth century, I know that
Popery requires but fairly to be brought before the public to be completely
overcome. But I think it is as obvious as any thing can be, that Popery is
now making one last struggle, if not for ascendency, at least for an established
and powerful existence, in our laud. They are building chapels every where.
I do not complain of that, so long as they do not come to me for money. I
say, let them build as many rhapels as they please, but let them not dip their
fingers in the State purse. I heard the other night on this platform, a reverend
gentleman speaking of some of these facts, stating that at different chapels
where lectures had been delivered against Popery, the Romanists had been
busy in distributing their pamphlets and tracts. I don't care for that either.
I say they are only acting as honest men should do. If they believe themselves
right, let ihem take means to convince every other person ; but what I say is
this, we must meet them with the same weapons ; we must outbuild them, not
by going to Parliament for a grant of money, but by circulating light against
their darkness, and truth against their error; and I am convinced of this, that
if we adopt such weapons we cannot fail of success. Luther overwhelmed Po
pery when the Bible was dear: with the Bible at twenty-pence a copy, we
need scarcely fear the result. But reference was made in the report to that
singular form of < rror, - what shall I call it ? It is neither Protestantism, nor
is it Popery, but a sort of singular combination of both it is called in the
report semi-Popery. I must add the common phrase of the time, it is semi
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Popery and something more. Wliat is the great and leading principle which
this Society has to oppose ? The principle which was subversive of the Refor
mation, and it has to maintain, in opposition to that principle, that the Word of
God, and the Word of God alone, is the standard of all belief. I speak upon
this point the more freely, because we Presbyterians are very much in the
habit of loving our confessions of faith, our catechisms, and oiir creeds ; but
we never regarded these things otherwise than as an interpretation of the
Word of God, and we never imposed faith in any article which we could not
trace to the Word of God. Now, Sir, if we would meet this error, it must be
by sending through the country those men who will appeal to the Scriptures
in the villages and hamlets of our land, and who will teach the people to ap
peal to the Scriptures as the only standard of their faith. They talk of apos
tolical succession, and state that they derive their succession not from Paul,
nor James, nor John, but by a very singular oversight, they throw out of their
consideration the rest of the Apostles, and to Peter alone do they render re
spect. I am sure if Peter and Paul could rise from the dead, they would see
that many who assume the title bear but little resemblance to themselves. It
is difficult to understand upon what ground many of these individuals claim
to be the successors of the apostles. I see in the Village Home Missionary
far more of the apostolical character than in any of those who claim aposto
lical succession. Sir, I know of no apostolical succession, except that which
consists in the preaching of apostolical doctrine, the breathing of the aposto
lical spirit, and the imitation of the apostolical example. We have been re
ferred to the fact, that England is called a Christian country. Let me say
that these Puseyites have taught to the very utmost extent the doctrine of
sacramental efficacy, and that they are now declaring that every child who is
baptized is in point of truth a member of Jesus Christ. Can we dare can
we permit such a delusion to rest on the minds of the people of England ?
Shall wedare we, as professing Christians, followers of the Lord Jesus
Christ, and of those who believe that faith in Christ, leading to a life of holy
action, is that alone through which we are to be saved shall we permit the
peasantry of this country to be lulled into spiritual slumber, only to be broken
by the peal of the trumpet, when all such awful delusions will be dispelled ?
1 speak not now of the Church of England. I do not identify the delusion
in question with the Church of England : its articles are not Puseyite ; its ho
milies are not Puseyite ; and what perplexes me is this, that men who preach
such doctrines can remain in a church, and eat the bread of a church whose
principles they do not preach. I judge no man to his own master he stands
or falls ; but this I say for myself, and for myself only, that I could not be
guilty of such conduct, and eat the bread of a church whose doctrines I
did not preach, but was rather doing all in my power to undermine ; but all
men do not think alike, and perhaps it is well that they do not. I shall with
the permission of the meeting notice one or two points which have been stated
as objections to this Society : " You employ lay agency." This is a fine point,
a difficult point. " You employ an unlearned agency." No man, Sir, has more
respect for learning in a minister than myself. The system of education in the
church to which I belong is severe and protracted. But we are to recollect that
every learned man is not necessarily a wise man. There have been many foolish
doctors, as well as wise and Christian ones ; many reverend masters of arts very
unfit to preach the Gospel of Christ, and many who stood high in the land, and
yet were totally unfit to convey an idea of that which themselves never felt, and
therefore could not preach. None will suppose that I refer now to the respected
and beloved fathers of the Church who are now on the platform ; they them
selves will not imagine that I do so. I respect and love their characters too
much to utter any disrespectful expression with regard to them. But when I
speak of these things, I purpose to remove the objection that would deprive us
of an efficient Missionary, and give us only a learned one. Give the Missionary
as much learning as you please, but let it be accompanied by the knowledge of
the Lord Jesus Christ a practical and experimental acquaintance with the
Gospeland then will you have an efficient one. A poor, humble Christian,
who has known the truth, and felc the truth, will be unspeakably more efficient
in preaching the Gospel, than many of those Oxford men, who preach it nomi
nally indeed, but with little of its life and spirit. Another objection is, " You
interfere with parochial arrangements ; you go into parishes with which you
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have no connexion, and you interfere with the discipline and the labours of the
minister of such parishes." Why, Sir, one of the advantages of Dissent is this
that it recognises no parochial limits ; that no man can shut us out of a pa
rish, but that)we can carry the Gospel wherever we please ; that none can prevent
us from so doing. This, therefore, is one of the advantages of Dissent over the
Establishment of the country. England is our parish. The whole country is
the field which we are commanded to till and to cultivate for Jesus Christ ;
and I say, if parochial divisions and parochial ministrations would interfere for
a moment with the full, free, unfettered ministration of the Gospel, it were better
that the whole should be broken up. The last objection which 1 shall notice
is this : " You interfere with a good Gospel ministry in the Church." Now,
let me not for a moment undervalue the Gospel ministry in the Church. I ho
nour those men in the Church of England who proclaim the Gospel of Christ,
although I do not see why we should give them peculiar honour, for, after all,
they are only doing their duty. We have heard, also, that there is a danger
from becoming Congregationalat least in name j and this, too, is stated as an
objection. My friend, Mr. Blackburn, said two years ago, that if the Society
had been a Baptist Society, then it might have been trammelled by the fear of
some Baptist brethren ; and if it had been Independent, then it might have been
trammelled by the fear of some Independent brethren, and that there would be
a delicacy in carrying the Gospel into different localities. Let me say, from
what I know of the Directors of the Society, and of the characters of my bre
thren generally of the Congregational Union, that while they will be distin
guished for proper delicacy towards their brethren in conducting the operations
of the Society, they will at the same time be distinguished still more by fidelity
to their God. There can be no doubt as to what is the proper course to be
pursued ; there will be no hesitation between delicacy and dutyno man can
hesitate. We must do our duty whatever feelings we may offend, in the convic
tion that it will be found at length that what we have done was for the best. I
honour the ministry of the Gospel ; I honour all who preach the Gospel ; but
let me add, that the Gospel must be preached throughout the length and the
breadth of our land. Much has been said with respect to the expectations which
have been raised by the union of the two societies. Sir, no one can be more de
lighted than myself that those honoured brethren of the Congregational Union
who had in view the formation of a new Society, have their wishes now gratified
in this union ; and I am sure that at the next annual meeting we shall find that
the funds have increased to more than double their present amount, and that we
shall all have our hearts filled by one common feeling of joy and gratitude to
God. It was observed yesterday by a reverend gentleman distinguished as
much for his piety as for his eloquence and theological knowledge, that Britain
would appear, in his opinion, to have reached the acme, the zenith of its power.
It may be so, but I will add, that if we wish to keep Britain in her present
height of prosperity, unspeakably more attention must be paid to the spiritual
and moral state of Britain's home population. No country can ever fall except
by its own hands. My impression is, that every country is immortal while
faithful to itself, and while imbued with the spirit of morality and truth ; and if
England is destined to sink, she is destined to sink by a departure from these
great spiritual and moral truths which have raised her to her present ascend
ancy. If we would maintain the power and splendour of this country, we must
make it truly Christian. I have only, in conclusion, to express my thanks for
the attention which you have paid to me, and to express my most fervent prayers
on behalf of the Home Missionary Society, and in behalf of the Congregational
Union in all their departmentsof both," Peace be within thy walls, and
prosperity within thy palaces."
The Rev. E. A. DUNN, the Secretary, then read the following

REVISED RULES OP " THE HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY."

Adopted at the General Meeting at Exeter Hall, May 19, 1840.
"1. That the designation of this Institution be ' The Home Missionary
Society.'
" 2. That its object be the evangelization of the unenlightened portion of
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the inhabitants of Great Britain, by the preaching of the gospel of our Lord
and Saviour Jesus Christ ; the distribution of religious tracts, the establishment
of prayer-meetings and Sunday-schools, with the formation of Christian
churches ; and every other scriptural method for the accomplishment of this
important object.
" 3. That no person shall be employed aa a Missionary by this Society, till
the Directors shall have obtained full satisfaction respecting his character, and
his ability and attainments for the work.
" 4. That this Society, in furtherance of its objects, shall act in connexion
with ' The Congregational Union of England and Wales ;' and to render such
connexion influential and permanent, the officers of the ' Home Missionary
Society,' chosen at its general annual meetings, shall be ex officio members of
the Committee of the Congregational Union ; and the officers of the Union
shall be, in like manner, members of the Board of Direction of the Home Mis
sionary Society. This Society will also co-operate with other county and dis
trict associations. And a brief statement of the combined Home Missionary
labour shall be annually laid before the assembly of the Congregational Union.
" 5. That every subscriber of 11. Is. or more annually, shall be a member of
this Society ; and every donor of 10/. 10. or more, in one sum, a member for
life. And where a church, as such, shall contribute annually , such sub
scribing church shall be entitled to nominate one of its members as its delegate,
who shall be qualified to vote at the general meetings of this Society. The first
named executor of every testator bequeathing to the Society 50/. or upwards,
shall, upon payment of the legacy, be also a life member.
" 6. That the affairs of this Society shall be conducted by a Treasurer, or
Treasurers, by Secretaries, and a Board of forty Directors, exclusive of all
official members, resident in or near London, and chosen at its general annual
meetings, of whom sixteen shall be ministers, with power to fill up vacancies.
Also the Secretaries of all Associations co-operating with this Society, shall be
ex officio members of its Board of Direction, entitled to attend and vote at all
their meetings. Other Directors with the same power, resident in the country,
may also be chosen at the Society's annual meeting in May, in any number not
exceeding forty. One fourth of all elected Directors to go out annually by rota
tion. Five members, exclusive of officers, to form a quorum.
" 7. That an Annual Meeting shall be held in the month of May, when the
Officers and Directors shall be chosen, the accounts audited, and the proceed
ings of the year reported. And as often as practicable, an Autumnal Meeting,
in connexion with a meeting of the assembly of the Congregational Union at
the same time and place, shall be held in some principal provincial city or town,
with a view to strengthen the connexion and take counsel with brethren in all
parts of the country, and to invigorate Home Missionary operations in sur
rounding districts ;the appointment of these additional meetings to be con
fined to the Directors of the Society, in concert with the Committee of the
Union ; but no such meeting to have power to alter the constitution or laws of
the Society."
Then followed " Additional and Explanatory Rules," in regard to the general
principles which were to guide the Society in its future operations.
The Rev. Dr. REDFORD, in rising to propose the second resolution, said
It is common for a speaker when he rises in an assembly like the present to say,
" Ladies and Gentlemen, I rise with great pleasure." I do not say any such thing.
I do not feel at all competent to address this vast assembly on this most important
point. You have heard the marriage articles read at awful length, most awful
intolerable length, and now you are to have an officiating priest to complete the
engagement, and to direct you all to say, " I, the Home Missionary Society, take
you the Congregational Union, and I, the Congregational Union, take you, the
Home Missionary Society, for better, for worse." But now we have been merry
enough, quite merry enough, over this most important business ; and dismissing
our humour, let us try to be a little grave, and consider, as all parties ought to
consider under such circumstances, what are to be the results. We are to be
oneunited ; 1 think, in a great measure we have been one before, and with
regard to that, I feel it imperative upon me a little to qualify and moderate the
expectations which have been excited. You have been addressed to-night as if
the Home Missionary Society had been something or somebody altogether dis
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tinct from us Congregationalists, and now you were going to have a great influx
of new people, new resources, new agents. You have heard that the Society
must greatly exceed all its former efforts, that it must be doubledouble in
numbers, double in its income, and double in all its operations. Now let me
tell you that you have been Congregationalists all along. Who has supported
the Home Missionary Society in every part of Great Britain ? The very people
who are now to come into it and support it again. And who have been your
agents? They have been the members of our churches. Who have been the
patrons ? who have been the counsellors ? who have formed the committee of
directors ? They have been persons amongst ourselves. So that we must not
raise our expectations to an extravagant height, and expect more than can be
realized, for this may in the end produce disappointment and discouragement
among our friends. I think we shall have a considerable augmentation ; I speak
with confidence on this point, but I do hope that we shall have more co-opera
tion, and that will be a happy thing. If we can move more in concert, if the
operations of the Society in the retired parts of the country can be carried on
more under the sanction of the resident miuister, and the agents are more di
rected, counselled, encouraged, and there is more co-operation in prayer, then
I think we may look for a more expansive blessing on the labours of the insti
tution. Some time ago the religious world was agitated with controversies as
to how the universal extension of the Redeemer's empire was to be brought
about, whether it was to be by extraordinary effusions of the Holy Spirit impart
ing miraculous powers and gifts ; and you know how many and how great men
were induced to patronise that notion ; or whether this great work was to be
accomplished by the ordinary agency receiving greater power from on high, to
direct it and to bless it, by greater co-operation and a greater spirit of faith and
prayer, among the agents who were to carry it on. Now, I think this controversy
has nearly subsided, happily subsided, and that we are pretty unanimous in our
opinion, that the kingdom of our Lord and Saviour is to be spread through the
world at least according to present appearances, by the augmentation of the
agency which we at present possess. Now that augmentation, I believe, will be
produced by more co-operation. More co-operation among the churches, and a
more devout and more special co-operation, is what we desideratewhat I trust
from this evening, we shall see visibly growing. It is a great work, a glorious
work, and we believe the work will be accomplished. Oh, let us set ourselves
to discharge it in the spirit that is worthy of it in the spirit of deepest seri
ousness, the spirit of holy faith in the promises of God, in the spirit of devout
dependence on the Divine blessing. I will not go over the ground which has
to-night been so well and manfully trodden, and tell you of the Infidelity, and
the Socialism, and the Puseyism. Alas ! alas ! we know enough, too much, in
every part of the country, of these great evils. But I will say, my brethren,
my Christian hearers I will say, that I feel it to be an unspeakable happiness,
an unspeakable honour,and I mention it in the presence of my brethrenan
unspeakable honour and happiness, to know that our churches throughout the
kingdom have been preserved, and are preserved at this moment, by the Divine
blessing, from these accursed evils. And I look to the Dissenting, orthodox
denominations, at the present critical juncture, to hold up a testimony to Great
Britain for those truths of the , Reformation which are now attacked by the
boasted descendants of the Reformers. Who are to be the witnesses of those
glorious doctrines justification by faith, and regeneration by the Divine Spirit?
Who are to be the witnesses for these things, when we hear that a vast propor
tion of the established clergy have renounced them renounced them with dis
dainand are preaching doctrines subversive of the whole Gospel theory ? We
must multiply the witnesses to the utmost possible extent, and as far as we
have ability, in every village where fifty or even twenty of the peasantry can be
gathered together ; we must get their ears to listen to, and their hearts to warm
under that joyful sound of salvation ; if has made our own hearts glad. You
are not come to-night to listen to speeches, but you are come here to hear an
appeal on behalf of the cause of that Saviour whom you serve ; you are come to
getyour hearts animated with zeal, I trust, for the advancement, of his cause on
the earth ; and this meeting will fail of its object, and we who stand up to
address you will feel ourselves disappointed and chagrined, unless we know that
you, this vast assembly, retire to your homes more deeply impressed than when
you entered this place, with the great importance of the conversion of our
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people at home. Home Missionary exertions must feed Foreign Missionary

exertions. The Foreign Missionary Society are. claiming more help, and they
must have it. And what is the most reasonable prospect that we shall be able
to render it ? It will be by multiplying the churches. Let us multiply those
churches, then we shall have a little holy band in every village, and in every
district of the country. But I look to the church. I am afraid to let loose my
tongue, or my heart, upon this subject, and especially when I consider that my
motion is to be seconded by my good and beloved brother, Mr. James. It is
now nearly half-past eight. Marriage ceremonies are always the most accept
able the shorter they are. I shall now perform the duty in a very few words,
and you will say, " Yea," or " Nay." (The rev. doctor then moved the second
resolution.) You have heard that this is the important resolution which will
bind the Home Missionary Society and the Congregational Union, and now we
shall say, " Home, sweet Home ! sweet Home Missionary Society." It must
be written upon all our Congregational hearts ; it must be heard in all our Con
gregational churches. We must take care to supply, I will not descend to say
money, but men, men who are suitable, men who will cause us all to rejoice,
to whichever part of this Union we belong. I trust that when we meet together
on the next anniversary, we shall be able to say that the Union has been happy
and prosperous, and that we have made many an English home to rejoice under
the sound of the Gospel.
The Rev. JOHN ANGEL JAMES, of Birmingham.Mr. Chairman, my
Christian friends, I rise to speak with unusual perturbation, because I am in
donbt whether I ought to speak at all. I have for some time, Sir, been in ill
health, such as compelled me to retire from almost every public service beyond
the circle of my own congregation, and such as laid me under medical orders,
when I left home, to avoid all public engagements in the metropolis, and it
might, therefore, have been expected that when I am surrounded by so many
able-bodied, able-minded men, arranged in dense rank and file, with courage
glowing in their hearts, and their arms ready for action at their side, that a weak
and wounded soldier like myself might have been permitted to repose in the
rear, or at any rate, that he might have been called upon for nothing else than
one solitary cheer to urge on to the conflict those who are better prepared to
sustain it. But, Sir, I hope that I have not turned recreant to the cause of
Him I love, and whom 1 serve. It is not that I have torn off the facings, or
deserted my colours, or thrown away my weapons. I do say that I turn a war
rior's eyes to the banner of the church, as it floats in the breeze of heaven, and
feel the pulsation of a warrior's heart as he hears the trumpet that calls to the
charge. But, Sir, I have not the strength I once had ; and if at any time I
feel a wish that my sun could go back upon the dial, and that the strength ex
hausted, I dare not say wasted, by five-and-thirty years' labour, might be
restored, it would not be that I might enjoy with new zest this beautiful world,
bad as it is, or any of its innocent enjoyments, but that I might serve, with new
ardour, Him who lived and died for me. And, Sir, conscious of declining
strength, I do feel consoled in looking round on this platform, and turning my
eyes to the younger brethren that are rising up around me, and who are to do
more and better, and I trust longer, in the cause of the Redeemer than I myself
have done. Whether, however, the term be longer or shorter during which I
hope to do something for the cause of the Redeemer, may I work till the last,
and work with the blessing of God upon my labour. And, Mr. Chairman, I do
feel, I confess, somewhat delighted that I am here this day ableto use an ex
pression which I have heard employed at theological meetingsto give in my
adhesion to the Home Missionary Society. This, Sir, is the first time I ever
had the pleasure, and, I will add the other word, the honour of appearing on
the platform of the Home Missionary Society. I had my reasons for not
doing so ; they appeared sufficient to myself ; whatever they were, they are
gone, and here I am to enjoy and take part in the marriage ceremony. But,
Mr. Chairman, will you allow me just to ask, for the point is not yet decided or
defined, who and what are the parties ? or rather, which is the bridegroom, and
which the bride ? for really that is not yet clearly made known to us. However,
if the Congregational Union be the bridegroom, then, as a part of that bride
groom, I am here to say I will cherish with warm affection the bride, and
render to the weaker vessel the honour that is due. If, Sir, on the other hand,
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the Congregational Union be the bride, then I, as part of that bride, promise
all faithful obedience or affection, and every thing that can be expected from
such a relationship. But, to use the language of my dear, esteemed, and ho
noured friend, Dr. Redford, of Worcester, enough of jocularity ; and yet a
smile occasionally thrown over an assembly, if it be not carried too far, so as to
generate into levity, which I am sorry to say it sometimes does, cannot be con
sidered as desecrating the occasion or cause. One reason, Mr. Chairman and
Christian friends, why I have not before joined the Home Missionary Society
is, that I really thought, and have pleaded, when the matter has been urged
upon me, that my congregation were already doing, at least in their own neigh
bourhood, the work of this Institution : and what I shall now advance is not
for the sake of blowing a trumpet to praise either myself or my peoplethough
I love to praise my peoplethey are worthy of itbut simply to show that the
Congregationalists are, and have been, certainly doing something, not merely in
connexion with this Institution, but in carrying on the objects which it proposes
to accomplish. My people have themselves employed two town Missionaries ;
they have built five country chapels ; they have set up two Independent
churches ; and, Sir, 1 will here say, if God shall spare my life, and will give me
the honour, it shall be the star of the evening of that life, and the crown and
glory of my existence, if it can be done, to erect another chapel in the town of
Birmingham, and send off a hundred or two of my members to occupy the
ground. And will you allow me to say, that, by operations of this kind, by all
our churches, there ought to have been no need of the Home Missionary Society.
It is the work of churches, as such, to set up churches among themselves, not
to the exclusion of other efforts* because, after all that the churches have done,
there will be something left for the general confederate body to do ; but if I
understand the design of a Christian church, it is Jto sound out the word of the
Lord all around it, and to evangelise, as far as its energies and its means shall
go, the whole locality, in the centre of which it is placed. Sir, we have had
this subject set before us in an able manner by two works, entitled, " Jethro,"
and " Our Country ;" and let those works be studied and felt as they ought to
be, and much more will be done in the way of Home Missionary efforts than
ever yet has been done. Every church is a Home Missionary Society, and
ought to have an agency continually training in it, and under the direction and
inspection of its pastor, for carrying on the work of evangelising our own
country ; and I may give a hint to my London friends ; we country ministers
sometimes take liberties when we come to the metropolis. Are there not many
overflowing congregations in London that should colonize ? There ought to be
a congregational fund in every chapel ; and there are many churches in the me
tropolis which are sufficiently flourishing to build a new school of their own,
and to set up a new church by itself, and for itself. I am a Congregationalist ;
but I would say publicly, though the expression should be quoted, as many of
my own already have been, against myself, Congregationalism, unless well
Watched, tends to congregational selfishness. We take care of our own congrega
tions, and think too much of them, without taking care, and thinking of, and
providing for the country at large. We must be more expansive, and we must
consider that the work of Home Missions must not be advocated by the
churches entirely, though I admit it should be partly, in any confederation of
zeal and property whatever, and it is thus that we shall carry on the work of
Church Extension, and, it strikes me, on a much better plan than upon any
other which has been suggested. But still, Mr. Chairman, we come back to the
Home Missionary Society. Here I am to join it, with all my heart, and soul,
and influence, and shall continue to support it as long as I pleaseand I shall
please to do itas long as it shall commend itself to my judgment, as doing
wisely in all its doings, looking well to the agency which it employs, and taking
care that the agency be up to the demands of the age, and the circumstances of
this country. But for all this, there must be great effort made in the way of
raising funds ; and I dare say many will begin to say, you public speakers are
always talking to us about money. Why, so we must be ; and who is it dis
likes to hear about money ? The covetous, to whom to say any thing about
money, is saying too much ; and the fanatical, who think that the world is to
be converted by miracle, without the employment of human means and human
agency. But as to those noble and generous spirits, who are ever ready to ad
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vanee the work of the Lord, to give first their prayers, then their property, and
last of all their labour ; too much cannot be said about money to them, and
yet they are the very people to whom we scarcely need to say any thing.
Mr. Chairman, you know an instance, and so do Ia splendid oneof the
advantages of Home Missionary labour. I am acquainted with a locality in
Lancashire where, some years ago, a most estimable man was sent to preach
the glorious Gospel of the blessed God under the suspices of the Lancashire
Union, and as a minister of Jesus Christ, partly supported in his efforts by
that Union, where now there is one of the largest and most elegant chapels in
our connexion, occupied by a flourishing church, Ailed by an almost over
whelming congregation, raising annually, I believe, nearly it200 for the London
Missionary Society. Here is a proof of what may be done. I do not say that
every locality in the country presents the same advantages which that does(
but it is one instance that serves for many to prove the vast advantages arising
out of Home Missionary operations. Mr. Chairman and Christian friends,
yon are aware, for it has been already told you, that this day the Society assumes
a new aspect. Not, Sir, that we are about to commence throughout the
country a crusade against the Establishment ; not that we are going to talk
to the villagers about nothing else but congregational principles ; not that
dissent is to be the theme of all our preachers ; by no means. As I said
on a late occasion, we are not going to merge our Christianity in our
dissent, but to make our dissent the means of holding up Christianity. It ia
a poor and low ambition to seek to make a man only a Dissenter, scarcely
worthy the mind of man ; but it is an ambition worthy of the mind of an
angel, for it is the pleasure of Jehovah's heart, to make a man a Christian, and
that is our object ; to preach the glorious Gospel of the blessed God, and to
make our Congregationalism altogether subservient to our spreading the truth
as it is in Jesus more extensively in the world. For one moment, Mr. Chair
man, I would urge it upon the churches, as such, to raise the means for
carrying on the operations of its institution. The Wesleyans have their class-
penny, and what wonders they do with their class-penny ! I want to know
why we are not to have our church-penny, if we have not our class-penny ?
Why not the members of our churches each subscribe weekly his penny, or his
halfpenny, for such an object as this ? Vast numbers of the members of our
churches give nothingno, not a farthingfor the denomination to which
they belong. They subscribe to the Missionary Society, and to other objects ;
and they do well in this ; but they should at the same time be told to do some
thing for the extension of that view of the kingdom of Christ which commends
itself to their judgment as most/in accordance with the Word of God ; and I am
persuaded that did our pastors lay the subject properly before them, they would
be prepared to give their penny or their halfpenny a-week for such an object
as this, and it would give them a deeper interest in the Society than a mere
public appeal from the pnlpit and a public collection on the occasion can
possibly be expected to do. We have been too tender on the subject of
appealing to our people for moneymore tender than a great many of them
selves. They are willing and ready at a moment's warning, when we can lay a
claim upon their heart and their conscience which commends itself to their
judgment. The fault is not altogether with the people, I maintain, that more
is not done, but in great part with us ministers. The people have responded
to the calls we make upon them, if the calls be made. I never yet had to
complain, and my people are not more generous than the people of other
ministers. I never had to complain of backwardness on the part of my people
when I could make out a good cause, which was worthy of their support ; and
if this be not a good cause, I think it would puzzle any of us to determine
what is ; for, as it has been already observed, charity should begin at home,
though it should not end there. Expectations will be raisedthey are raised , I
am afraid, but fear frequently err when it delivers its predictionsI am afraid
that there will be disappointments ; but it rests with our Congregational
churches to say whether or not those expectations should be realized. Think
what will be expected from the Treasurer's report, and the Secretary's report
next year, and let us set out this year with a determination, as far as in us
lies, that if there be disappointment, the fault shall not be with us, the Home
Missionary Society. And with this, Sir, I will concludethe Society must
now be worthy of the denomination which this evening gloriously espouses it.
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It must be worthy of the object, which is the evangelization of Britainit must
be worthy, shall I say, of the cause of religion itself, which it is intended to
circulate ; and let each minister and each member of our churches say, It shall
not be my fault if there be this disappointment ; and, Sir, with this sentiment,
I most cordially second the resolution.
Mr. CHAIRMAN.My Christian Friends, before I put the resolution, I
hope you will allow me to address to you one or two observations which I think
rather important. It has been observed, that the question has not been settled
which is to be considered the bride, and which the bridegroom. I do not think
it at all necessary that I should enter into the question to-night ; but so much
I would premise, that if it should happen that the funds of this Institution, in
consequence of the marriage to-night, should amount, in the course of next
year, to 20,000, the Society should then be called, the Congregational Home
Missionary Society. Now I must confess that I am a little alarmed at the
expression which Dr. Redford has used, that we must not have too sanguine
expectations in consequence of this union, because the Society has hitherto
been supported by Dissenters. Now I must confess that I have very sanguine
expectations from this union. And I should be exceedingly disappointed if
the funds do not rise to a much higher pitch than even what I have mentioned.
What do you think the county of Lancashire contributes to the Home Mis
sionary Society ? The whole of the county of Lancashire, embracing consi
derably above a million of souls, and having large and rich and nourishing
Congregational churches, one of which, as was stated by Mr. James, now con
tributes ,200 a year to the London Missionary Society. Now I must confess
that, if Dr. Redford's fear turns out to have been justified, I, for one, shall be
very much disappointed, and I certainly shall be deceived in my friends in
Lancashire, if they do not prove themselves a little more liberal in the suppoit
of the Home Missionary Society. By-the-by, let me say that this is anothi r
instance to show that the ladies always lead the way in works like the present,
for there is not a single subscription from any gentleman in the county of Lan
cashire. I do hope, throwing aside jesting, that this is the day of small things
with us. I do hope that such an increased interest will be felt in this cause,
that what has yet been done will prove indeed a day of small things, in com
parison to what shall be accomplished.
Dr. LEIFCHILD, in rising to move the third resolution, spoke as follows:
Mr. Chairman, I will not abuse the kindness of the audience, nor trespass
on their patience, by making a speech. Having been called on to preach for the
Home Missionary Society last evening, I was led to look more particularly into
the state of our country with regard to the means of its evangelization, and I
must say that I have been appalled at its neglected condition. I am not insen
sible, I hope, to the means that are being employed by this Institution for its
conversion to the faith of the Gospel. The fact that there are three thousand
evangelical ministers in the Church of England, is not undervalued by me ; nor
the labours of the Wesleyan body, the Baptist body, the Independents, or Con
gregational body. There are city missionaries, and lay agents of various kinds.
I give God thanks for them all ; but when I find that there are about three
millions of the inhabitants of this country for whom the means of religious
instruction are not provided, I feel appalled. I look upon it as a blot upon
the evangelical map of the countryand amidst the praise that we give to God
from our hearts for what he is doing in foreign lands, this comes like a discord
to the general harmony ; and I think I hear, in the midst of that praise to God,
a voice coming from above, and saying to us, with regard to our foreign exer
tions, " The one ye ought to have done, and the other ye ought not to have
left undone." I feel, Sir, that we have now commenced a new era, and I trust
we shall commence it with great vigour. I am not, thank God, a poor wounded
soldier, nor have I any fears or timidity about me ; but I trust we shall feel
ourselves encouraged to go forward with vigour from this hour. It has given
me the greatest pleasure this evening to hear my brethren speak out ; they
have told you their convictions and their sentiments, fairly and fully ; I expect
that we shall be called all manner of names for making these statements. Well,
that will only put us to our motives for making them. It may be said, that we
wish to criminate some particular body. Now, I do not complain of any parti
cular religious bodyI complain of them all ; I think that none of us have done
our duty ; I think the Congregational body has by no means done its duty ;
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and I think that now is the time for us to take a start, and I trust that we shall
begin from this night to work. The age of talking is going by, the age of
working is coming on. As to my brethren in the ministry, I have no doubt
that they will go manfully to work. Brethren, we must bestir ourselves. I
am free from that charge of being too tender of the purses of our people, as I
am sure they will bear me witness. But if I have deserved that blame in any
measure, I will deserve it no more. I feel that, as ministers, we have some
thing more to do than we have done. We must, in our various places, assist
our Home Missionary brethren we must have them of a higher stampwe
must have them better supportedwe must be more Home Missionaries our
selveswe must itinerate ourselvesand we must accustom our people to a
greater interchange of services. We must make the hills and the valleys ring
with the sound of the Gospel, with our own voices and those of our Home
Missionaries, and we must be one unanimous body of evangelical instruction.
But I will not make a speech, Sir. I wish that from this time, grace, mercy,
and truth may flow more abundantly among all portions of our countrymen.
I wish that our Queen may sway her sceptre over, not a flatteringly but a truly
and justly denominated peoplethat the different bodies of religious people
among ns, if they cannot see eye to eye, may yet join heart to heart in the
promotion of the common faith, that the different ministers of the different
bodies of Christians throughout the country may set an example of holding the
unity of the spirit in the bond of peace, combining an unflinching fidelity, that
refuses to surrender any portion of the truth, with a wide and expansive
charity, embracing all that love the Lord Jesus in sincerity. Brethren and
members of the Congregational body, may we be firm to our principles,be
stirring as the times, be fire with fire. May we take and keep the field for the
truth, and not only maintain the ground that truth has gained, but extend it ;
and in combination with other bodies of Christians, enlarge its boundaries until
infidelity shall quail before it, and all the troops of petty errors, superstitions,
and abominations, shall be driven for ever by it out of the land. I have been
requested to move a resolution which it is very necessary should be carried, it
is the marriage of the officers of the two bodies. And really, Sir, I was
extremely glad to hear you say, at the beginning of the meeting, that you
thought the Independent body was the most scriptural ; first of all, because I
think so myself, and secondly, because we, among the Independents, are
accustomed to express our sentiments very freely ; and if we differ in the
expression of our convictions, we give them free vent, and we agree in heart ;
we allow them perfect freedom of opinion ; and although the sentiment of this
resolution may disagree with something which the Chairman has uttered, and
there will be in that respect a little discrepancy, yet there will be no collision,
because we are Independents. I said when the resolution was put into my
hand, that I would endeavour to get a friend of mine, with whom I am nearly
connected, to make a speech for me. That friend would have been willing to
do so, but has been unavoidably prevented from being present. I rejoice, Sir,
that in this work, we ministers do not stand alone, but have the laity with us.
I am glad, my Christian friends, to see a gentleman of that description in the
chair. I know with respect to our friend in the chair, what he has done for
the country in the way of city missionaries and town missionaries, and what he
has done for the country at large. I believe a more useful body of men do not
exist in the country than the city missionaries and the town missionaries, who
are continually going about to preach the Gospel. Then there was a gentleman
sitting in the seat I now occupy only a few moments ago, who has done more,
I believe, for erecting chapels to spread the Gospel in our land, than any
person now living. [The speaker alluded to Thomas Wilson, Esq., who had
been present at the early part of the meeting.] I trust that God will preserve
him still, and that when he shall leave this world, his spirit may descend in a
double portion upon some of his survivors ; and I am glad to find his very name
among your officers. And, Sir, allow me to refer to another gentleman who
is not present, but whose heart is with us ; and if the committee and yourself
would allow Mr. Blackburn to read a part of the letter which he has just
received from him to the meeting, it would greatly interest it, especially as that
gentleman is so interested in our proceedings, that he offers .150 a year for
two Home Missionaries, and residences for them in the country. If this
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spirit should be extended and increased, then, Sir, what have we to fear? Let
us rather take courage, and remember that the eyes of the country are upon
us, and especially as ministers. Another year, I trust, it will be proved, that
we have indeed begun the work of missionaries in our country, and that we
feel for its welfare. I am sure we could not have had a happier omen than the
present meeting of the Home Missionary Society ; for not having absented
myself from the meetings of the Home Missionary Society, but having attended
them for many years, I can take upon myself to say, that I never was present
at a better, and perhaps not so good a meeting as that which we are now
holding.
The collection was then made.
The Rev. A. FLETCHER then rose to address the meeting. He said,
Ladies and GentlemenThis Society, the re-organisation of which has been now
completed, under the ceremony of a marriage, has been designated denomina
tional. If there was anything in that word in opposition to the spirit of Chris
tian love,hostile to the members of the Church of England, who are the mem
bers of the church of Christ,or hostile to the members of any other part of
the Christian church, not only should I dissent from the movement of this
evening, but a very large proportion of this assembly would follow my example.
The word " denominational" I find illustrated by Old Testament times. There
has been a great desire manifested in some parts of the church to imitate the
usages of the Old Testament economy. There are many of them that shall be
perpetuated to the end of time, and there is one that is applicable to our meet
ing to-night, which is peculiarly denominational. The tabernacle of the Lord,
when it was conveyed through the wilderness, was under the care of the twelve
tribes ; each tribe had its own banner floating in the sky, each tribe was deno
minational, but all the twelve tribes constituted one glorious whole, surround
ing the ark of the Lord, and testifying their united attachment to his cause and
his kingdom. In this acceptation of the word, our Society is denominational,
and while it adheres to this principle, the God of heaven will smile upon it, the
Sun of Righteousness will rise upon it, with " healing in His wings." I cannot
let the term " marriage," as applied to this Society, pass unnoticed even by
myself. I must make some allusion to it, because this marriage has been cele
brated at a period peculiarly auspicious. I was the witness of a marriage that
was celebrated betwixt two sections of the church of Christ in Scotland. The
hostility that had prevailed between those two churches about nothing for eighty
years, was of a most remarkable kind ; but at last they were ashamed of their
own folly, they laughed at their own bigotry, they buried it in the dust, and
they have walked hand in hand from that period to this. It is impossible to
tell the glorious results of that union. There is another marriage about to be
celebrated in Ireland, betwixt the Synod of Ulster, consisting of 400 congrega
tions, and another synod affiliated to the Secession church of Scotland. These
two bodies will in a short time complete that sacred union, and in Hibernia, a
marriage will be witnessed which will be instrumental in shedding the greatest
benefits on that country, which is destined to occupy a place in the church far
more distinguished than that which it occupied in the days of the venerable
Bede, or the distinguished Usher. Allow me to allude for a moment to a mar
riage which has lately taken place in our own land. Your amiable and beloved
Queen has thought proper to enter into that holy alliance, which was ordained
in the decrees of Heaven, not only for our personal comfort, but for the benefit
of the nation at large. There is a circumstance connected with that marriage
which must not be overlooked. The Queen has married a Dissenter. This,
ladies and gentlemen, is a pledge from the throne itself, that the House of Bruns
wick, which has always been attached to the Nonconformists, will never over
look their interests ; but will regard that body which has always rallied round
the throne of England, maintaining the honour of its laws, the purity of its
constitution, and at the same time the sanctity of the ordinances of religion.
One word more, and I shall sit down. It is a very singular period in which we
live. The Spirit of the living God is moving upon the face of the waters in a
way the most astonishing. There is a movement in all the churches ; a move
ment amongst the Jews, a movement in the church of Rome. There are nu
merous movements in the Church of England. There is an astonishing move
ment in the Church of Scotland. We must look upon all these movements as
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connected with the decrees of Heaven, and the management of the Chief Shep
herd and Bishop of souls, whose hand is at the helm of all human affairs. The
movement in Scotland is of a most astonishing description. Almost in the
twinkling of an eye, a regeneration has tken pkce in the ecclesiastical circum
stances of that country. The ministers af that church generally have obtained
such enlarged and enlarging views of theo nature of the church of Christ, that it
is impossible for us at present to predic t the consequences. The ministers of
that assembly are to meet on Thursday ; but they have already decided that
they will not arrogate to themselves powers which do not properly belong to
them, for when a bill was brought forward in the senate of the land to increase
the power of these ministers, almost to a t&an they determined to reject it, and
that the Church of Scotland, with the laity of that church, shall enjoy fully, and
separate from the state, that liberty wherewith Christ hath made them free.
The Rev. JOHN CAMPBELL (of the Tabernacle) in rising to propose a
vote of thanks to the Chairman, said, he liked the idea of the gentleman nea
him, who had compared the speakers at that meeting to counsel at the bar
Theirs was, indeed, a responsible position. Before they met again that tim"
twelvemonths, what changes would have taken place I How many thousands
and tens of thousands would have dropped into eternity 1 As he (Mr. Camp"
bell) sat in that room a few evenings before, when the Report of the City Mis
sion was read to the meeting, he trembled at its statements. The disclosures
and statements in that Report were most affecting. There were, however, suffi
cient persons at that meeting, to exercise a great influence upon the country
He trusted that God, in whose name they were speaking, and to promote whose
glory they were met, would impress upon their minds, as ministers and as an
audience, the importance of increased effort. He rejoiced to think that they
were all agreed as to its necessity, for it was conceded, that throughout the
land vast numbers were perishing for lack of knowledge. He rejoiced espe
cially in the improved character of the meeting, having seen many ministers
here to-night, whom he never saw before. Mr. James, of Birmingham, was a
great accession. He was very glad to see him there on that occasion, and had
no doubt that his presence would influence many other ministers in the country.
His name was a wondrous tower of strength ; and he (Mr. Campbell) looked
upon that cause as all but lost which did not possess the concurrence of John
Angel James. But the presence of their Chairman was also very gratifying.
They might talk of schools for scandal, but he was well convinced that that meet
ing was a school for statesmen ; and he was convinced that the Chairman would
not go away without having profited by what he had heard. There was one
thing which he wished particularly to mention ; it was, that the meeting ought
to have been held earlier. In his (Mr. Campbell's) opinion, it should be held
before that of the Evangelical Society for Ireland. First England, then Ireland,
then the whole world. He hoped their secretaries would take this into their
serious consideration. One word with regard to the bazaar. He had known
many well-educated, well-clothed, and respectable females, who had been com
pelled to earn, by their needles, the bread of their parents ; but, by and by,
they were married to a wealthy suitor, and then they got rid of all this.
The Rev. J. BLACKBURN seconded the resolution, and in doing so he
said he would only make two or three remarks,. He fully concurred in the sen
timents expressed by the Chairman, and by his friend who had just sat down,
that Christian motives should be the stimuli to liberality ; and, therefore, he
would rather see money given directly to the Missionary cause, than see it
coming through the vanities of a bazaar. But he must say, that that bazaar
had been got up at such expense of time, property, and solicitude, that the
ladies deserved the very grateful thanks of that meeting for their exertions. He
was sure their chairman would fully concur in this expression of gratitude, and
should not wonder if he were found to-morrow at the Crown and Anchor, to
make his peace with the ladies. The second thing he had to mention was about
Lancashire. It had been the fault of the Home Missionary Society, in bygone
years, that, though mainly supported by the Independents, what the Independent
churches were doing for Home Missionary operations had not been fully brought
before the public. In future years they would know all that was doing in Lan
cashire, as well as in every county in England, for Home Missionary operations,
that the churches of the Independent denomination in Lancashire contributed
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full 20001. a-year towards Home Missionary efforts for evangelizing the country.
He then referred to a letter which he had received from Sir Calling Eardley
Smith, from which he read a paragraph, stating the Honourable Baronet's
interest in the success of Home Missionary operations, and his willingness to
co-operate with the Society for the furtherance of its objects. In conclusion,
he would only remind the meeting how deeply they were indebted to their ex
cellent friend in the chair, not only for his presidency on that occasion, but for
the sanction which he gave to their efforts in the country, and the liberality
with which he dispensed that bounty which God had confided to him on behalf
of the greatly-neglected metropolis. Those who approved of a vote of thanks,
would signify their feelings by holding up their hands.
The resolution was passed with acclamations.
The Chairman, in returning thanks, saidChristian friends, I feel very much
gratified by the way in which you have received this motion. As I have only
paired off till ten o'clock, I shall not detain you longer than to express my sin
cere hope that this institution will go forward and prosper.

TWENTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE HOME

MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
At the Annual Meeting held in the Large Room at Exeter Hali,
on Tuesday Evening, May 19, 1840. Charles Hindley, Esq.,
M.P., in the Chair,
The following Resolutions were agreed to :
Moved by the Rev. R. Soper ; seconded by the Rev. T. Archer :
1. That this Meeting offers unfeigned thanksgiving to the Author and Be-
stower of every good and perfect gift, that the Home Missionary Society is per
mitted to hold its Twenty-first Anniversary under circumstances of such peculiar
and lively interest as those which are detailed in the Report, (an abstract of
which has now been read ; ) and this Meeting directs that the full Report be
printed and widely circulated, for the benefit of those friends of the Society
who are prevented participating the hallowed satisfaction which has diffused
itself in this vast assembly, and of awakening, through the Divine blessing, in
many thousands, a deep and practical interest in the spread of pure and unde
nted religion at home.
Moved by the Rev. Dr. Redford ; seconded by the Rev. J. A. James :
2. That this Meeting receives the announcement of the plan of combined
efforts between this Society and the Congregational Union of England and
Wales, with the same cordiality that has been strongly expressed to the Di
rectors in special communications received from County Associations, Aux
iliaries, and influential friends of the Society throughout the kingdom ; and as
this plan appears to have been framed with much careful deliberation, and holds
out the promise, under the Divine approbation, of providing extended means
for promoting the Redeemer's cause by missionary operations at home,this
Meeting now adopts the plan contained in the revised rules of the Society, bid
ding the officers and agents go forward in the name of the Lord.
Moved by the Rev. Dr. Leifchild ; seconded by the Rev. A. Fletcher :
3. That the persevering exertions of the Society's Auxiliaries in town and
country, with the countenance and support afforded by the Subscribers and
Contributors generally, and the unabated zeal which the Ladies evince, and
which has been crowned with so great success, not only by their exertions in
procuring subscriptions, but by providing and superintending the Sale of Useful
and Ornamental Articles, for the augmentation of the Society's funds, are all
special grounds of grateful recollection and encouragement ; and that, in con
formity with the new arrangements, the following Gentlemen be the officers of
the Society, viz. :Thomas Thompson, Esq., Joshua Wilson, Esq., Benjamin
Hanbury, Esq., Treasurers ; Rev. E. A. Dunn, Rev. A.Wells, Rev. Dr.Matheson,
Secretaries ; G. F. Abraham, Esq., and H. Terrell, Esq., Honorary Solicitors ;
Messrs. Beams, Livesey, and Whitely, Auditors : that the additional new Di
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rectors for London consist of the following persons, viz. : Rev. R. Ainslie,
Rev. R. Ashton, Rev. W. B. Leach, Rev. Dr. Reed, Messrs. Cooke, T. M.
Coombs, Crane, G. Knox, I. Mann, J. Moginie, Morley, Peachey, J. Spicer, and
J. Stephenson : and that the present Directors who are eligible be re-chosen.
Moved by the Rev. J. Campbell ; seconded by the Rev. J. Blackburn :
4. That the cordial thanks of this Meeting be given to Charles Mindlcy, Esq.,
M.P., for his kindness in presiding on the present occasion.

DIRECTORS FOR LONDON.

TREASUBER8-(Tl1ma,,J!|0mPSn'ES<}: . _
L Joshua Wilson, Esq. ; is. Hanbury, Esq.
SECRETARIES-/ I"' = V^' R6T- A' WeU8'
|_ Rev. Dr. Matheson.
Honorary Solicitors
HONORARY SOLICITORS
-TG- F" Abraham- Esq-
^ HnU Tm^ Esq-

AUDITORS- -Messrs. Livesey, Whiteley, Beams.

Directors.
Rev. R. Ainslie Messrs. Cooke
T. Archer T. M. Coombs
R. Ashton Crane
A. Fletcher J. C. Evans
N. M. Harry E. Goulilsmith
R. T. Hunt 6. Knox
W. B. Leach J. Lack
Dr. Leifchild J. Mann
C. Morris J. Moginie
Dr. A. Reed I. Morley, Jun.
J. Robinson Peachey
R. H. Shepherd J. Slatford
J. Sherman J. Spicer, Jun.
W. Spencer J. Strange
Dr. Sturtevant E. Swaine
J. Young I. Stephenson
Sir. C. E. Smith, Bart. T. Whiteley
Messrs. Bateman Wilkinson
H. Bidgood 6. Wilson
J. Chancellor C. Wright
Secretaries of the Congregational Union.
Rev. John Blackburn
Rev. W. S. Palmer
Mr. Josiah Wontner

DIRECTORS FOR THE COUNTRY.

COUNTRY. TOWN. NAME.

Berkshire Reading Rev. W. Legg . . Secretary.

Buckinghamshire Buckingham D. W. Aston Secretary.
Cambridgeshire. . Cambridge S. Thodey. .
Cheshire Chester S. Luke . .
Cornwall Truroi W. Moore..
Derbyshire ... .. Derby J. Gawthorne Secretary
Devonshire Exeter Dr. Payne.
Do Barnstaple B. Kent . Secretary
Do Tavistock W. Hooker
Do Plymouth G. Smith . Secretary
Dorsetshire Poole T. Durant. Secretary
Do Bridport J.Wills...
Durham Newcastle-upon-Tyne A. Reid. . . Secretary
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COUNTY. TOWN. NAM E.

Essex Braintree Rev. J. Carter ....

Do Chelmsford W. Wells, Esq. . .
Gloucestershire Cheltenham Rev. J. Brown .... Secretary
Do Gloucester " J. Hyatt Secretary
Hampshire Ryde, Isle of Wight S. Guyer .... Secretary
Do Southampton T. Adkins
Do Gosport J. E. Good ..
Do. ... - Romsey j. Reynolds ..
Herefordshire i . . Hereford Woodward Secretary
Hertfordshire . . . Bishop Stortford . . W.Chaplin ..
Do Hitchin ,, J. Wayne ....
Kent Chatham ,, P. Thompson , Secretary
Do. : Gravesend J. Tippetts ..
Lancashire Liverpool Dr. Raffles ... Secretary
Do Do J.Kelly ....
Do Do J. Blackburn, Esq.
Do Manchester Rev. R. Fletcher . .
Do Do G. Hadfield, Esq...
Do Salford Rev. J. L. Poore . .
Leicestershire . . . Leicester Edw. Miall . . Secretary
Do Do T. Nunnelly, Esq. .
Do Melton Mowbrey . . Rev. J. Roberts . .
Lincolnshire Lincoln S. B. Bergne..
Monmouthshire .. Monmouth T. Loader Secretary
Norfolk Dereham ,, Farebrother
Do Norwich ,, J. Alexander. .
Northamptonshire . Northampton .... T. Milner Secretary
Do Do E. J. Prust ..
Northumberland .. North Shields ,, A. Jack
Nottinghamshire . Nottingham Gilbert
Do Do R. Herbert, Esq. . .
Oxfordshire Banbury Rev. T. Whitta
Rutlandshire Uppingham ,, J. Green ....
Shropshire Shrewsbury T. Weaver .. Secretary
Somersetshire . . . Bath W.Jay
Do Do Rice Hopkins, Esq.
Do. Bristol Rev. J. Jack Secretary
Do Do ,, J. H. Roper . .
Do Do H. O. Wills, Esq. .
Do Taunton. Rev. T. Luke Secretary
Staffordshire Brewood ,, J. Fernie ....
Suffolk Ipswich. W. Notcutt . .
Do Do S. Ray, Esq
Sussex Brighton Rev. J. Edwards . . Secretary
Warwickshire .... Birmingham ,, J. A. James . .
Do. Do T. East
Do. Do Mr. A. Salt
Do Atherstone Rev. R. M. Miller . Secretary
| Wiltshire Devizes R.Elliott Secretary
Do Salisbury S. Sleigh
Worcestershire . . . Worcester Dr. Redford..
Yorkshire Leeds ,- J.Ely
Do York ,, J. Parsons .. .
Do Pickering G. Croft Secretary
Do Scarborough G, B. Kidd ..
Do Hull T. Stratten . . Secretary
Do Ovenden E. Leighton , .
Do Whitby J. E. Potter . . Secretary
Do Do John Holt, Esq. . .
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AMOUNT RECEIVED AT THE ANNIVERSARY MEETINGS

OF THE
HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY, HELD IN MAY, 1840.

: d.
COLLECTION after Sermon, by the Rev. Dr. Leifchild, at Fins-
bury Chapel 30 0 9
GENERAL MEETING AT EXETER HALL.
Collected in Boxes, including a few small Donations 86 10 10
W. Alers Hankey, Esq D 10 0 0
Thomas Wilson, Esq D 10 10 0
Henry Thompson, Esq D 10 10 0
Charles Hindley, Esq., M.P D 10 0 0
Miss McNeill, Contributions from Friends at Tonbridge
Chapel 6 7 0
Mrs. Schroder, by the Rev. E. A. Dunn 1 0 0
Messrs. T. and S. Morgan's Workmen, Weekly Sub
scriptions 4 4 0
Mr. P.s Servant and Friends 110 0
A Friend, by Mr. E. Smith D 0 6 0
Sunday-school at Hanover Chapel, Brighton, by Miss
Bacon 1 0 0
A Friend at Arundel, by.Mrs. A. Fletcher 0 7 0
55 14 0
Amount of LADIES' SALE 156 6 5

328 12 0

THE SALE OF USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL WORK

Took place at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, in the Strand, London, on Wed
nesday morning, May 20, 1840.
The grateful acknowledgments of the Directors are hereby presented to the
following Ladies and Friends, who have kindly contributed money and articles
for the Sale in aid of the funds of the Home Missionary Society, as well as to
those zealous friends who conducted and patronised the Sale j viz. :
Mrs. Appleford, Miss Bacon, Miss Bowen, Miss Burn, Misses Bealby, Miss
Christopherson, Miss Cambridge, Miss Cortis, Mrs. and Miss Davie, Miss
Drury, Mrs. Durrant, Mrs. Hardcastle, Misses Lenche, Mrs. Alex. Fletcher,
Mrs. Gibbs, Mrs. Harrison, Miss King, Miss Lacy, Miss Mitchell, Miss Nicoll,
Mrs. and Miss Perkins, Miss Petch, Miss Rattenbury, Mrs. Rees, Miss Roope,
Miss Shepherd, Miss S. Shepherd, Mrs. Tracy, Mrs. E. A. Dunn, Family and
Pupils ; also, by her hands Misses Moore, Mrs. Griffiths, and Miss Atwood ;
Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Coultbard, Mr. Fleming, Miss Brooke, Misses Adams,
Miss Rice, and other Friends ; Mrs. J. Gibbs, Mrs. Painter, Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Spratt, Mrs. Radmall, Mrs. Dallison, Mrs. Jossee, Mrs. Pearkes, Miss Rooke,
Miss Tribe, Miss Goodrick, Miss Willatts, Miss Jackson, Miss Sare, Miss E.
Sare, Mr. Sim, Mrs. Robins, Mr. Coventry, Miss Rowley, Misses Stringar
and Arnold; Miss Pettit, Mrs. Arpthorp, Mrs. Bishop, Miss Burn, Miss
Chalmers, Mrs. Cutting, Miss Cooper, Miss King, Miss Schneider, Mr. Grif
fith, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Huse, Miss Nock, Miss Cunliffe, Mrs. Sheppindson,
Mrs. Brown, Mr. Evans, Miss Clark, Mrs. Carter, Miss Ardney, Miss Rich
ards, Miss A. Richards, Miss Branell, Miss Partridge, Miss Nonwood, Misses
Bealby, Miss Perkins, Miss Burn, Miss Gertrude Richards, Miss Wightman,
Miss Jones, Miss Watts, Miss Moore, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Davison, Miss Butt,
Mrs. Arndale, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Sherman, Mrs. Fairbrother j a few Friends
at Dunstable ; Mrs. Watson, Misses Baseley, Misses Abraham, Miss Addison,
Mrs. Kemp, Miss Pouget, Mrs. S. Shepherd, Mrs. Goldie, Miss Black, Miss
Ash, Mr. Painter, Mrs. Fortune ; A token of love from a Friend ; Elizabeth,
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Miss Farrer, Miss Holloway, Miss Stair, Miss Dimond, Miss Cunningham,
Miss Simmons, Miss Hynam, Miss Jay, Miss Webb, Miss Ford, Miss Wilcox,
Mrs. Hitchcock, Mrs. Marks, Mr. Molton, Mrs. Hill,
Should any name or names be omitted, it is hoped the Friends will excuse it,
as the list was prepared in haste.
The Directors gratefully acknowledge their obligation to those Gentlemen who
kindly and efficiently rendered their valuable aid in making the collection at
Exeter Hall at the Anniversary Meeting.

MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
THE WIDOWS OF HOME MISSIONARIES.
The Widows of those who have faithfully and honourably served
God in the gospel of his Son, must in every point of view be re
garded as "Widows indeed*," whom we are commanded to honour ;
" that is," practically interpreted, " to provide for, or to aid in their
provision according to onr power." How many widows of the most
active, pious, zealous, learned, and successful ministers have been
" left destitute," and frequently their sufferings have been increased
by the care of, and provision for, their fatherless children! How
many noble-minded and right-hearted men have fallen in the Mis
sion-field in foreign lands ! many of them in the meridian of their
day, and zenith of their usefulness, whose widows have been also
left, if not entirely destitute, yet dependent upon a bounty that must
be memorialised or petitioned for, instead of a claimable right. And
although the Home Missionary Society has existed but twenty-one
years, and most of its agents were selected from our younger breth
ren, yet many have been removed by deathin most cases worn
out by hard and unremitting labours. Appeals have been made in
the pages of this Magazine for their relief; and the Christian sym
pathy and benevolence of the Lord's people have responded, as I
doubt not will be the case in the instance stated in the present num
ber, viz., the application on behalf of Mrs. Sandford, the widow of
the Rev. George Sandford, of Glanvills Wootton, who died, aged
28, on May 16, amidst the most pleasing prospects. (See next page,
also the affecting case of Mrs. Stradling.)
It is most important and desirable that other and better means
should be employed to provide for the widows of Ministers and
Missionaries, than such appeals. There are many established and
secure Societies accessible, and for a small annual payment, an ade
quate and comfortable annuity may be provided. Churches and
congregations owe this to their Pastors and Deacons ; and Office
bearers should make it a matter of business, yea, and promptly too.
Let it be brought before the next Church meeting. It only wants
a leader. Societies should provide for the widows of their Mis
sionaries ; this might be easily and cheaply done. I have a plan,
which I hope shortly to submit to the Directors of the Home Mis
sionary Society, in reference to their agents, which, I doubt not,
they will refer to a Sub-Committee to digest and mature. I am
assured that the Christian public would cheerfully aid in such a
* 1 Tim. v. 3.
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good work, and greatly prefer upholding a [fund for the relief and
provision for widows, to the frequent and most distressing appeals
now made, and which must necessarily be, in some instances, espe
cially uncertain in their result.
I beg to enclose my mite for the two cases referred to.
s. d.
For the Widow of the Rev. George Sandford, of Glanvills Wootton 1 1 0
For the Widow of the Rev. A. Stradling, of Langport 110
2 2 0
Home Mission Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, R. H. SHEPHERD.
BUtckfriars, London, May 19, 1840.

APPEAL OF THE WIDOW OF THE cretaries of the Home Missionary

LATE REV. GEORGE SANDFORD, Society, 'No. 11, Chatham-place, Black-
friars ; either of whom will gratefully
OF GLANVILLS WOOTTON. receive contributions for this interest
ing and mournful case.
The widow of the late Rev. George
Sandford, Home Missionary, of Castle- Sherborne, May 20, 1840.
hill, near Sherborne, Dorset, in mak
ing her appeal to Christian friends,
in her present painful and bereaved DEATH OF REV. GEORGE SAND-
situation, with gratitude would desire FORD.
to own the kindness received from Died, on Friday, the 15th of May,
neighbouring friends during her late the Rev. George Sandford, aeed 28,
husband's long and painful illness, Home Missionary of Castle-hill, near
extending for nearly six months ; leav Sherborne, Dorset ; an account of
ing her and an infant both in an ex whose interesting ordination and open
ceeding delicate state of health, un ing of Castle-hill Chapel, was in our
provided for, and utterly incapable, at Magazine last June ; his illness was
the present time, of procuring a sub occasioned by getting a severe cold in
sistencethe expenses connected with his labours of love, which soon oper
her late husband's illness, having ne ated on a frame previously disposed to
cessarily been exceedingly heavy consumption. His affliction was long
their resources being entirely depen his sufferings greathis peace un
dent on their stipend from the Home disturbedhis faith unwaveringhis
Missionary Society, and having only death triumphant. Eminently suc
been in the station between two or cessful as a Christian minister of the
three years; and during that period, gospel, his amiable manners and Chris
having had considerable affliction, will tian deportment won the esteem of all ;
account for her present destitute con though dead, yet his memory liveth,
dition : she would merely add that her and will long be cherished by all who
present situation, she trusts, will be a knew him. He has left a widow and
sufficient plea for her appeal to the infant totally unprovided forboth in
church of Christ in behalfof the widow a very delicate state of healthan ap
and the fatherless. peal for whom precedes this account.
The undermentioned will most fully
corroborate Mrs. Sandford's state
ment, and afford further information
as regards his eminent usefulness, and OBITUARY OE THE REV. ALEX
how his labours in the Lord were ANDER STRADLING.
abundantly prospered ; and at the " The memory of the just is blessed."
same time, would most earnestly urge A striking illustration of this decla
the widow's appeal lor Christian sym- ration of Holy Writ is afforded by the
path : sudden and mysterious removal, by
Rev. J. Hoxley, Sherborne; Rev. death, of the Rev. Alexander Stradling,
T. Durant, Poole; Rev. J. Trow of Langport, in the county of Somer
bridge, Cerne ; Rev. R. Chamber set ; an eminently holy, laborious, and
lain, Swanage; Riv. J. N. Goulty, useful minister of Christ; who was
Brighton; by J. B. Rawlings, Sher held in high esteem of his brethren,
borne ; or, by the Treasurers or Se and of good report among all men.
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Early in life he was called by the grace
of God, and commenced a career of
piety, which displayed itself until Ms
lamented death. Soon after he felt the
benign influence of Christianity on his
own soul, opening to his view the sub
lime prospect and hope of a glorious
immortality, his Christian bosom glow
ed with love to the Saviour and to the
souls of men ; and he began to tell to
those around what the Lord had done
for him, and with holy earnestness
pointed poor sinners to the Lamb of
God, that taketh away the sins of the
world I He possessed, naturally, a mind
of good power, which was stimulated to
exertion by the noblest motives that
can animate an immortal being : he ac
cumulated to himself a rich measure of
general knowledge, and became a scribe
well instructed in the mysteries of the
divine kingdom. He pursued, for a
very lengthened period, a course of self-
denying and unrecompensed ministerial
labour, as far as pecuniary considerations
were concerned, among the surround
ing village population, and thus im
proved, as a faithful servant of the
Lord, the talent committed to his care :
the Lord, in his gracious providence,
at this time opened to him an import
ant sphere of labour and usefulness,
exactly suited to his physical and men
tal constitution. In the month of
March, 1832, the minister of the in
fant society of Protestant Independent
Dissenters in the town of Langport, in
Somerset, resigned his charge : the
people being destitute of a minister,"
the pastor of the Christian church with
which Mr. A. Stradling communed re
commended him as a supply ; he vi
sited that interesting spot, and preach
ed for many succeeding sabbaths ; the
people were pleased with his ministra
tions, and were desirous of his being
settled amongst them as their minister.
After mature deliberation, and being
anxious to follow the leadings of Pro
vidence, he consented to their request,
and removed to the scene of his future
labours and successes in July follow
ing. Soon after, a Christian church
was formed, and he was ordained to the
pastorate on the 3rd of September,
1833. He no sooner felt himself settled
than he girded up his loins to the great
work before him. He applied himself
assiduously to the spiritual cultivation
of those important fields of labour
opened for him by his predecessors ;
and he sought out new scenes of exer
tion amidst the population of the nu
merous Villages with which that dis
trict is studded. He found the region,
to a great extent, almost a spiritual
waste : he left it exhibiting some beau
tiful spots of religious cultivation of
the trees of righteousness growing up
here and there, adding loveliness to the
moral landscape. Connected with Lang-
port was a village station at Lowham,
situated about two miles and a half dis
tant, where a chapel had been pur
chased of the Wesleyans ; this place
shared his sabbath-day labours; At
that period there existed no sabbath-
school in connexion with either place ;
this his benevolent and Christian mind
could not bear, and he set himself, with
the most assiduous attention, to the
gathering around him the young, who
were growing up in ignorance and vice,
and with all the holy fervour of Chris
tian affection devoted himself to their
intellectual and religious improvement.
His expanded soul could not be satis
fied with what he was doing, while he
looked around and saw, to a wide ex
tent, a lamentable destitution of Evan
gelical instruction : with a promptitude
most commendable, this primitive evan
gelist was seen directing his benevolent
footsteps to some benighted village,
and, surrounded by a rural audience, his
voice was heard, accompanied with the
Warm-hearted and persuasive eloquence
of one feeling the momentous character
of his work, " entreating sinners to be
reconciled to God." Among the places
thus favoured with his labours, parti
cular mention may be made of Othery,
a village about five miles distant from
the centre of his movements ; here his
success was so great, that it was neces
sary to erect a chapel, which was open-
on the 1st of April, 1836 ; a Christian
church was formed under the most aus
picious circumstances ; and although,
from the distance and other engage
ments, he could not devote to it all the
attention needed, it has been adopted
as the centre of another Home Mis
sionary station. Mr. S. continued to
minister the ordinances as its pastor,
until the close of his valuable life.
with a heart glowing with the most
holy and benevolent feelings : his life
became a scene of almost uninterrupted
activity in attempting to do good ; he
was often to be seen in his tours of
usefulness, the pious exhorter, the wise
counsellor, the faithful reprover. In
the cottage, the parlour, and at the
sick-bed, the " sweet savour of his dis
course " was widely diffused and en-
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joyed. Alirtost every night witnessed
him engaged in some of the active du
ties of his holy calling j either presid
ing at prayer-meetings, or instructing
bible-classes, or expounding the scrip
tures, or preaching to a village popula
tion. His high tone of apostolic piety
was kept up by the most exemplary at
tention to the private duties of devo
tion ; his closet was to him the place
of his delighted resort ; and, without
doubt, he found it often the presence
chamber of the Great King.
He was highly favoured in being a
successful minister of Jesus Christ ;
he prayed, he laboured, he prospered ;
he had the high honour at last of see
ing around him a numerous family of
the household of faith, the combined
churches numbering about 90 members,
of a large number of whom he could
say with pious gratitude, " Behold met
and the children the Lord has graci
ously given me." Nor was this all, he
could look around in the circle in which
he moved, and see a goodly number in
whom he hoped the work of piety had
made some considerable advancement,
and many others in whom he indulged
the hope that the good work was be
gun. But all did not satisfy his holy soul ;
he longed, he prayed, he strove, yea,
he expected still greater success. Ne
ver in the history of his connexion with
that people did things assume so pro
mising an appearance. On the first
Sabbath of last March he received into
communion six young people under the
age of twenty. Others were candidates
for communion ; and a spirit of the
most delightful order seemed generally
to prevail, promising a more abundant
harvest of souls. In the midst of his
days, his vigour, his usefulness, it
pleased the great Head of the Church
to move from his pastoral charge, this
valued under-shepherd : Of him it may
be truly said, he was fit to live and pre
pared to die. His last public sermon
in his chapel, was preached on Sabbath
evening, 22nd March, the text, adapted
to a funeral solemnity, was, "A time
to die :" in it be expressed the trium
phant feeling of his own soul in the pro
spect of heaven ; and breathed forth a
feeling of love to souls, remarking, that
if by his death he should be the means
of Baving one soul, he would gladly die.
On the Monday he was in his beloved
duties with his people. On the Tues
day, he rose early to execute, at a dis
tance, a work evincing the noble feel
115
ings of his parental bosom for one of his
family ; at about a mile from the town
where he spent the greater part of his
life, the horse he was driving took
fright, and running with uncontrollable
speed, at an angle of the road the gig
was upset, and this devoted servant of
God received a fracture at the base of
the scull, which terminated his life in
about 22 hours after, during which pe
riod the gleams of reason were but very
momentary, and in these he showed
that the mighty and noble principles
with which he was animated were strong
in death. There, by a mysterious Pro
vidence, a family has been suddenly de
prived of an excellent parent, a church
of an estimable pastor, and the neigh
bourhood of a very useful member of
society ; the stroke, so sudden, was like
an electric shock, felt in an extended
circle. The town of Langport appeared
as if some great calamity had occurred.
At the funeral, which took place on the
following Monday, there was scarcely a
shop but was closed ; the chapel was
crowded with multitudes wearing some
external emblem of mourning; the
voice of weeping was heard from many
a sorrowing bosom, while a countenance
was not to be seen but seemed to indi
cate some strong internal motion. His
mortal remains were attended to the
tomb by numerous ministers, and the
painful event was improved by the Rev.
Mr. Paltridge, who preached to the be
reaved church on the following Sabbath,
and by the neighbouring ministers to
their respective congregations. Thus
died universally lamented, this man of
God, who " being dead yet speaketh,"
and long and benignly will his voice be
heard by his beloved people, and those
who knew him. He has left a widow
unprovided for, and with a nobleness
that cannot be too much admired, the
Rev. E. P. Henslow, vicar of the place,
has promoted a subscription for raising
a sum to obtain an annuity for her ;
to carry so desirable an object into effect,
those Christian friends disposed to aid
in so benign a work, are informed that
any contribution will be thankfully re
ceived by the Rev. John Morison, D.D.,
1, Hans-place, Sloane-street ; Rev. E.
A. Dunn, Secretary to the Home Mis
sionary Society, Pimlico ; Mr. A. Bid-
good, woollen draper, 6, Vigo-street,
Regent's-street ; Mr. J. H. Cuff, 35,
Great Dover-street, Borough, London ;
and at the Home Mission Rooms, 11,
Chatham-place, Blackfriars.
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DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS,

From April 18 to May 18, 1840.

Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's

Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.,
JOSHUA WILSON, Esq., and BENJAMIN HANBURY, Esq., Treasurers; the
Rev. E. A. DUNN, Rev. A. WELLS, and Rev. Dr. MATHESON, Secretaries ;
by Messrs. LADBROKES and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings; by
Messrs. HANKEY, Fenchurch-street, and by any of the Directors.

The List will in future be made up to the 18th day of every Month.

s. d. s. d. s. d.
NORFOLK ASSOCIATION, on Master Haynes 0 10
account, per Rev. R. Farebrother, Miss Hughes 0 4 0
for Hingham Station 8 12 6 Mr. W. Johnson 0 4 0
Mr. Alexander, Carpen- Mr. Nodes 0 4 0
ter's-buildings, Lon Mr. Thompson 0 5 0
don-wall D 0 10 0 Mr. Williams 0 4 0
Mrs. Alexander, do....D 0 10 0 2 9 0
I 0 0 Collected by Mrs. Biggs
CRAVEN CHAPEL AUXILI Mr. Biggs 0 6 0
ARY, per Mr. Bidgood 39 4 4 Mr. Biggs, Jun 0 6 0
Legacy from the late Mrs. M. Mrs. S. Biggs 0 4 0
Reeve, of No. 13, Westmoreland- Miss Biggs 0 2 1
street, Marylebone, per Mr. Bad- Mrs. Cook 0 2 6
deley, Oxford-street, being the Mr. Crook 0 6 0
produce of a silver tea-pot and A Friend 0 10 0
some chimney ornaments 6 0 0 Mrs. Holmes 0 4 4.
Subscriptions, &c, collected by Mr. Porter 0 4 0
Miss Hanbury, viz. : Miss A. Singleton 0 4 4
Mrs. Jk 10 0 2 9 3
Miss Gilham 0 10 6 Collected by Master Bunting
Mr. A. Gilham 0 10 6 Card 0 7 0
Mrs. Gardiner 0 10 0 Collected by Miss Carnell Oil 2
Mr. J. E. Newsom ... 0 10 0 Collected by Miss Cattermole
Mr. Banks 0 10
Miss Blake 0 2 0
3 1 0 Miss Cattermole 0 2 0
New Year's Gift Cards . 2 4 0 Miss M. A. Catter
mole 0 10
Miss Chapman 0 2 0
E. Giles, Esq., Clapham, Ann. Sub. Miss Knight 0 2 2
Mrs. Cutbush, Sen., Enfield, Mid Mr. W. Knight 0 2 2
dlesex, Ann. Sub Miss Lowden 0 2 0
Rev. W. Williams, Bulford, Wilts D Mr. Mount 0 2 2
Miss Butt, Walworth, collected ... Card 0 3 10
HOLLOWAY CHAPEL LADIES'
1 O 4
AUXILIARY, Patroness, Mrs.
Spencer; Treasurer, Mrs. Ha- Collected by Mrs. Haward
ward; Secretary, Mrs. Barton. Mrs. S. Cawthorne ... 10 0
Collected by Miss S. Barton Mrs. Emmett 0 10 6
Mrs. Barton 0 10 0 Mr. Evans 0 5 0
Master Barton 0 4 0 Mr. Haward 110
Miss S. Barton 0 6 0 Mrs. Haward 0 10 0
Mr. Francis 0 5 0 Mr. Haward, Jun. ... 0 4 4
A Friend 0 10 Mr. Hicks 0 4 0
Mr. How 0 10 0 C. Meader 0 4 0
Mrs. How 0 10 0 Mr. N 1 1 0
Mrs. Irons 0 4 0 Mr. Underwood 0 4 0
Mr. Major 0 4 0 Mrs. Walker 0 10 0
Mr. Marshall 0 6 0 Card 0 13 0
Mr. Pratt 0 6 0
Mrs. Prime 0 10 6 6 6 10
Mr. Shields 0 2 6 Collected by Miss Haward
Card 0 10 0 Miss Blackburn 0 4 5
Miss Balls 0 6 0
A Friend 0 4 4
Collected by Miss M. Barton- Mrs. Gay OSS
Miss Allbon o 1 3 George Gay 0 2 8
Miss Barton 0 4 0 Miss Haward 0 4 4
Miss M. Barton 0 4 0 Miss M. Haward 0 4 4
Mr. Evans 0 8 9 Miss Maiden 0 16
Mr. C.Evans 0 4 0 Miss Ovendon 0 4 0
A Friend*,, 0 S 0 Miss Ryence 0 4 4
 for June, 1840. m
t. d. t. d.
MissS 0 4 4 New Year's Gift Cards by Mr.
Card o 5 6 Arnum, from the Pimlico Sun
day-school.
2 9 0 Collected by
Collected by Miss M. Haward Miss Ellen Birch 0 4 5
Card 0 7 0 Miss M. A. Cortis 0 5 0
Collected by Miss Martha Haward Miss Harriet Coward 0 13 6
Card 0 5 6 Miss Sarah Fordham 0 3 9
Collected by Mrs. Hinton and Mrs. Miss Mary Francis ... 0 4 0
Adams Miss Ann Gould 0 6 6
Mrs. Adams 0 4 0 Miss Margaret Randall 0 10 6
Mrs. Cuthbertson 10 0 Miss Read 0 8 10
A Friend 0 4 0 Miss Storey 0 5 6
A Friend 0 1 0 Miss Sophia Taylor ... 0 3 4
Mrs. Hinton 0 10 0 Miss M. A. Taylor ... 0 3 0
Miss Hinton 0 4 0 Mr. Richard Demp
Mr. H. Hinton 0 4 0 ster 0 8 7
Mr. W. Hinton 0 4 0 Mr. M. J. Fleming 0 2 6
Mrs. Merrey 0 10 6 Mr. Edward Harmer . 0 13
Mrs. Plimmer 0 4 0 Mr. R. S. Sampson... 0 4 0
Card 0 7 0 Mr. Edward Tuck .... 0 18 0
Mr. Edward Upham . 0 8 3
3 12 6 Children's Missionary
Collected by Miss Pratt Box, half amount of 2 1 0
Mr. Armsby 2 0 0
Mr. Hudlestone 0 5 0 Collected by Miss M. G. Dunn-
Mrs. Lines 0 5 0 Baker, Mr. B. P 0 10 0
Mrs. Nourse 0 3 0 Cowell, Mr 0 10 0
Miss Pratt 0 6 0 Chivers, Mrs 0 5 0
Rev. W. Spencer 0 10 0 Cadbury, Mrs 0 10 6
Mrs. Spencer 0 10 0 Dunn, Rev. E. A . A 110
3 19 0 Dunn, Mrs. E. A. ...A 0 10 fi
Dunn, MissM. G....A 0 5 0
Collected by Mrs. Stoakes Friends, three, from
A Friend 0 10 0 St. Margaret's 0 15 0
A Friend 0 4 0 Goss, Mrs 0 2 6
A Friend 0*4 Miss M.'s Servant 0 4 4
Miss Furley 0 2 6
Miss M. J. Haward... 0 4 0 Missionary Box 0 15 2
Mrs. stoakes 0 8 0 Moore, Miss 0 4 4
Miss M. J. Stoakes ... 0 4 0 Moore, Miss A 110
Donations by Friends 1 19 2 Moore, Miss S A 110
Moore, John, Esq.... A 5 0 0
2 16 0 Sharp, Miss A 0 10 0
Strange, Mr. W. H. A 110
Collected by Mr. Warn Strange, Mr, James A 1 1 0
Card 0 5 0 Wilkinson, Mr. Sen.A 0 2 0
Interest, per Treasurer 0 6 3 17 7 4
Collected by Miss Tuck
31 13 4 Coward, Mrs 0 5 0
Less Expenses 15 0 Friends, various 2 13 8
2 18 8
30 8 4 Collected by Mr. M. Flemming 0 7 4
Contributions, per New Year's Gift Collected by Miss S. Wood 1 0 I
Cards, from Rev. T. C. Butteau, Dunn, Mrs., and Friends, produce
Oulton, Norfolk: of Ladies' Sale, conducted by
Collected by Miss Cortis and Miss H. Tuck... 15 2 6
Mrs. J. Plane 1 4 6
Mr. James Sutton 0 10 56 0 0
Miss Seaman 0 4 9 ORANGE STREET SUNDAY
Mrs. G.Cross 0 7 0 SCHOOL AUXILIARY, Secre
Miss Ireland 0 5 0 tary, Mr. R. Ransom ; Collector,
Misses D. & E. Leech 0 10 Miss Cullen.
Misses E. and D. Bloy 0 3 2 1839.
Miss Howlett 0 3 6 Midsummer Collection 2 9 3
Miss Curzon 0 4 0 Michaelmas do 19 3
Miss E. E. Kiddell ... 0 2 6 Christmas do 13 8
Mr. E. Butteau 0 10 6 1840.
Miss Utting 0 8 6 Lady-day do 0 17 6
Miss D. Tipple 0 2 4 Missionary Boxes 15 7
Edgefield collection ... 0 5 0 New Year's Gift Cards, viz. :
Miss Alexander, Nor Collected by-
wich 1 0 Miss Flint 0 6 6
Miss Powell, do 0 10 0 Miss Higginbottom ... 0 4 0
Dulton collection 110 Miss Lawrence 0 3 8
6 14 0 Miss Reid 0 3 0
P1ML1CO AUXILIARY, BUCK Miss Cullen 0 3 0
INGHAM CHAPEL, President, Miss Nottage 0 7 0
Rev. E. A. Dunn. Miss Wood 0 2 6
Collected after Sermons by the Miss Bird 0 8 6
Rev. E. A. Dunn and Rev. J. 1 18 2
C.Cullens , .'. 1112 0 Mr. Thornley ;.. 0 6 0
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s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d.
Mr. Bicknell 0 17 4 Mrs. Walley 0 10 0
Mr. Simmonds 0 2 0 A Friend, per do 0 10 0
Mr. Marsh 0 5 0 Mrs. Clark 0 10 0
Master Baker Oil Mr. W.White 0 10 6
Mr. Brain 0 4 0 Mrs. Davis 0 10 0
Mr. Price 0 3 0 Sundries, per Miss J.
Henry Connor 0 3 1 Bourn 2 17 6
Mr. Preston 0 1 0 17 0 0
2 3 0 Less Expenses 1 13 0
Mr. Hitchcock 0 10 0
Mrs. Hitchcock 0 10 0 15 16 0
Miss Hitchcock....,..., 0 4 4 JEWIN STREET CHAPEL AUXr
Master Hitchcock 0 4 4 ILIARY, per Rev. Thos. Wood ;
Master W. Hitchcock 0 4 4 Mr. Circuit, Treasurer; Mr.
, : 1 13 0 Mountstephen, Secretary,
Collected by
12 19 5 Mrs. Circuit 2 1 0
Deduct Magazines 1 16 10 Mrs. Leavers 15 0
Mrs. Lund 15 0
11 2 7 Mrs. Hugman 0 10 0
BIDEFORD AUXILIARY. Mrs. Lamb 0 17 0
Balance in hand last year 0 8 11 Mrs. Mountstephen... 110
Annual Subscriptions for last year, Miss King 0 12 0
not then received , 10 0 Miss Somersall 0 7 0
Robert Wren, Esq. ... 10 0 Mr. Long 0 4 0
Mrs. Adderly 1 1 0 8 2 0
Mr. Spencer 10 0 Mr. Walker, No. 5, Farringdon-st.,
Mr. H. Tucker 0 10 0 City A 5 0 0
Miss Peakome 0 10 0 EAST LONDON AUXILIARY,
Miss S. Ellis 0 10 0 Stepney, Mr. Little A 0 10 0
R. Bartlett, Treasurer 0 10 6 Friends at Bethnal-
_ _ 5 1 6 green, by the Rev.
Collected by J. West 5 0 0
Miss F. Maine 2 13 9 5 10 0
Miss S. Maine, Card.,. 0 9 0 Subscriptions, &c, per Rev. M.
Miss Peakome 0 13 10 Castleden, of Woburn, Bedford
Ordination Address shire, viz. :
sold by do 0 5 0 Subscriptions.. 2 6 6
Collected by New Year's Gift Cards, viz. ::
Miss Whitaker 0 7 6 M. Buttfield 0 19 0
Mrs. Facey 0 11 9 C. Gascoyne 116
5 Q 10 S.Hill 0 6 0
Hartland Subscriptions, &c. : 2 G G
Collected by Cards, viz.
Miss Cook 0 2 2 4 13 0
MissChope 0 6 0 WARWICKSHIRE AUXILI
Miss Johns 0 5 6 ARY, on account, per Rev. R.
Miss Rendle 0 6 6 M.Miller 50 0 0
Miss Barfitt 0 4? Rev. Dr. Sturtevant A 10 0 0
Rev. H. White 0 5 0 W. Butler, Esq., High Wycombe,
1 9 4 Bucks A 1 1 0
Subscriptions to the Chapel, &c.f HEREFORD LADIES' AUXILI
collected by the Rev. H. White... 18)1 8 ARY.
Ordination Address sold by do. ... 0 9 0 Collected by Miss Layton, Tarring-
ton
32 1 3 Mrs. Williams 1 0 0
Mr. and Mrs. Field, St. Ives, A Friend 1 0 0
Huntingdon, per Mr. Smith, Miss Smith 0 10 0
Missionary D 10 0 Mr. Garner 0 5 0
Subscriptions, per Mr. Pitts, Col Mrs. Woodyatt 0 5 0
lector 33 6 6 MissVevers 0 2 6
A Donation from a Friend, by Mrs. 3 2 G
W. Francis, on account of the Miss Hooper 6 0 0
LADIES' WEST LONDON Messrs. Hoskin and
AUXILIARY 0 10 0 Morgan's Rank 1 0 0
HACKNEY AUXILIARY, per 7 0 0
Stephen Olding, Esq.
1839. 10 2 0
Mrs. Bourn 1 1 0 ROYSTON AUXILIARY, per Mr.
Rev. Dr. Burder 1 1 0 J. Baker, viz. :
Mr. G.Gray 1 1 0 Subscriptions 5 7 6
Mr. J. W. Gray 0 10 6 New Year's Gift Card,
Mr. Heudebourck 0 10 0 collected by Mrs. S.
Mr. Ord 0 10 6 Luke 0 6 C
Mr. Olding 1 1 0 i 14 0
Mr. G. Rutt 1 1 0 Collected by Miss Barnard, Rod-
Mr. H. Rutt 1 1 0 borough, Gloucestershire, per
MissM. Rutt 0 10 6 Rev. E. Jones 3 0 6
Miss A. Rutt 1 1 0 Robert Maynard, Esq., Walworth,
Miss E. Rutt 1 1 0 Subscription 2 0 0
Mr. W. Rutt 1 1 0 Mr. T. F. Osborne, Tewkesbury,
Mr. Walford 0 10 6 Gloucestershire, viz. :
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s. d. s. d s. d.
Collected in Missionary Boxes Collected by
T.F.Osborne's 1 2 "6 Miss Reid 0 i:,
Mrs. Spurrier's 10 0 Misses Hind and Reay 0 10
Mrs. E. Forster 0 5
By New Year's Gift Cards, Boxes 1 10 6
Mr. P. Osborne 1 10 0 Howden Pans, Rev. R. Caldwell.
Mr. T. F. Osborne ... 0 11 0 Collection at District
Miss E. A. Osborne ... 0 8 0 Meeting of Associa
Miss K. Osborne 0 6 0 tion 1 18 0
Master H. Osborne ... 0 J 8 Collected by
Master H. Osborne ... 0 4 8 Miss Blackwell 0 6 6
Miss Dart 0 t 0 Miss Caldwell 1 3 0
Miss Davidson 10 0
Mr. Edward Elliott ... 0 6 0
- 4 13 6
New Year's Gift Cards, per Mr. Morpeth, Rev. W. Froggett.
Smith, Tooting, viz. : Collected by Mr. Duncan 0 10 6
Collected by Newcastle Postern Chapel, Rev. A.
Miss Lucas 0 10 0 Reid.
Miss Hans (2 Cards) 0 17 10 Subscriptions, per Miss
Miss Patterson 0 4 2 Nell 0 9 0
Miss Penfold 0 1 (i Collected by-
Miss Nell 1 14 6
Rev. John Protheroe, Bingley, Mrs. Greaves 16 0
York- Miss Johnson 0 10 0
Subscription 1 0 0 Mr. James Wilson ... 0 9 6
New Year's Gift CardP- Mr. John Aydon 0 2 0
4 11 0
Collected by- Newcastle, St. James's Chapel, per
Mr. Bairstow 0 10 7
Miss Jowett 0 3 0 Rev. W. Campbell.
Miss Rhoades 0 2 6 Collected by
Miss M. B. Smith ... 0 2 6 Miss Jane B. Laidlaw 0 4 4
Miss Jane Kennedy... 0 5 6
1 18 7 Miss M. Thompson ... 0 10 6
Rev. Mr. Pinnell, Mortimer, Berks,
Miss Corbett 0 6 0
per Rev. W. Legg, Reading 7 0 0 Miss liest 0 6 6
GATE STREET AUXILIARY,
Rev. C. Brake, President. Mr. Richard Wright . 0 5 0
Collected by- Mr. M. Reed, Jun. ... 0 2 6
Mrs. Hagger 0 10 0 Sunday-school Bag ... 0 12 0
2 12 4
Miss Harris 0 5 6
Mrs. Lamen ... 0 5 0 Sunderland, Bethel Chapel, Rev. J.
Mr. Bainbridge 0 10 6 W. Richardson.
Mr. Hill 0 5 0 Collected by-
Miss Bealby, (Maga Miss M. J- Davison... 0 7 6
zines) 0 2 0 Miss M. J. Davison... 0 5 0
Mr. Jones, do 0 16 Mr. Benson 1 0 0
Miss C. Browne 1 10 0 Miss Robinson 0 7 0
Mr. Moore 1 0 0 Miss Preston 0 14 0
Mr. Payne and Family 2 10 0 Miss Westness 0 8 0
0 19 Miss Stafford 0 7 3
Collected by the Churches in con Miss Hedby 0 1 6
nexion with the DURHAM and Miss Peacock 0 6 6
NORTHUMBERLAND ASSO Miss Boosfield 0 8 6
CIATION, Bishop Auckland, Miss Hall, Missionary
per Rev. James Munro : Box 0 7 7
Collected by Juvenile Ladies' Work
Mrs. Munro 1 17 0 ing Society 10 0 0
Mrs. Bainbridge 0 8 6 , 14 7 10

Durham, Rev. H. Douglass. Clay- 36 5 6

path Chapel : Rev. Joseph Dear, Great Easton,
Collected by per New Year's Gift Cards, viz. :
Miss Calvert 1 0 0 Great Easton 0 17 8
Mrs. Bouet 0 15 0 Oakley 0 18 0
Mrs. Westgarth 0 8 10 Cottingham 0 8 2
Miss Robson 0 7 0 Caldecott 0 3 0
Miss Forster 0 6 6 Bringhurst 0 2 6
Miss Stevenson 0 6 0 Rockingham 0 2 4
Mrs. Whitfield ......... 0 5 6 Middleton 0 1 5
Mis* Simms 0 4 6 2
Miss Boothroyd 0 3 0 Rev. T. Young, Margate, Subscrip
tion to Lady-day 1
Durham, Framwell-gate Mr. John Ely, Camberwell, col-
Chapel, Rev. R. E. leated by 1
Forsaith : Contributions from a Friend, at
Collected by- Brigg, Lincolnshire 1
Miss Margaret Wallaw 0 15 0 Collections, Subscriptions, and Do
Miss H.Taylor 0 9 6 nations, per Rev. J. Green, Up
MissM. Moore 0 1 6 pingham, Rutlandshire, viz. :
Miss L. Moore 0 6 0 T. G. Parker, Esq. A 10 10 0
Miss Isabella Dowson 0 6 0 Mr. T. Springthorpe All
Felling, Rev. S. Browning 1 18 0 Mr. E.Kemp A 1 1
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K t. d. t. d. . d.
Rev. J. Green A 0 10 6 Mr. N. Reynolds, collected at Bel-
Mr. W.Hopkins A 0 10 0 lingdon. Bucks, by Mr. James
Mr. B. Hopkins A 0 10 0 Putnam, at a Prayer-meeting ... 0 10 0
Mr. Sculthorpe A 0 5 0 Tollbridge Chapel, collected by
Mr. Laxton A 0 5 0 Miss M'Neil :
Mrs. I.oveday 10 0
Collected by Mrs. M'Neil 1 0 0
Miss Hill 2 13 0 Mrs. Teallers 0 10 0
Mrs. W. Hopkins 10 0 Mrs. Hughes 0 10 0
Miss Laxton 0 7 0 Mrs. Meteor 0 10 0
Mrs. Kemp's Mission Mr. Teawkins 0 10 0
ary Box 0 6 6 Miss Hawkins 0 10 0
Collected at Ketton ... 10 0 Sundries 1 17 0
19 19 0 6 7 0
Knowl Station, Somersetshire, per
Rev. W. R. Parkyn 7 9 5 Rev. R. H. Shepherd, for the widow
Mr. Charles Yonge, per Mr. I. of the Rev. George Sandford,
Whiteley A 1 1 0 Home Missionary 110
New Year's Gift Card, Miss Hew Rev. R. H. Shepherd, for the
lett, per Mrs. Gibbs 0 10 4 widow of the Rev. A. Stradling,
A Friend at Arundel, by Mrs. A. Home Missionary 110
Fletcher 0 7 0 Collected by T. S 0 2 2

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The thanks of the Directors are respectfully presented to the following, viz. :
to Mr. S. Alexander, London-wall, for a bundle of Evangelical and Home
Missionary Magazines. Miss Butt, Walworth, for a few useful articles for
the Ladies' Sale. A Lady, by the Rev. W. Williams, Bulford, Wilts, for
some articles for the Ladies' Sale. Mrs. Davidson, of Gray's Inn-lane, for a
few articles for the Ladies' Sale. Mr. and Mrs. lining, for a few articles for
the Ladies' Sale. Mrs. Hooper, Mrs. Tuck, and Mrs. J. E. Davies, of Ken
sington, for several useful articles for the Ladies' Sale. Rev. R. Fairbrother's
Congregation, East Dereham, Norfolk, for a parcel containing articles for the
Ladies' Sale. Miss Adams, 26, Carter-street, Walworth-road, for several
articles for the Ladies' Sale.
The Ladies of the Home Missionary Dorcas Society return their grateful
acknowledgments to Thomas Wilson, Esq., of Highbury-terrace, for forty-five
yards of print. Also, to Mrs. Dyke, for a donation of 12s.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month
will be held on Monday evening, June 15, at Trevor Chapel,
Brompton.
The Rev. T. Archer will deliver the Address.
Service to commence at Half-past Six o'clock.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Bolt-court, London.

 THE

$ome JWgstonarg JWagajine.

JULY, 1840.

AN URGENT APPEAL TO THE FRIENDS OF THE HOME

MISSIONARY SOCIETY, BUT ESPECIALLY TO THOSE
OF THE CONGREGATIONAL ORDER.
The Directors of the Home Missionary Society have never, on
any former occasion, addressed its friends under such peculiar cir
cumstances as those in which it is now placed. The position which
the Institution now occupies, is one of unprecedented importance,
arising from the deepening interest felt in the cause of Home Mis
sions by those who have for so many years been its chief supporters.
A unanimous vote of the Congregational Union of England and
Wales, passed at its last Annual Meeting, has brought the Congre
gational Churches of this country into an intimate connexion with
the Home Missionary Society. This cordial combination of pur
pose and of effort, has been the result of an increased conviction in
the minds of our best and holiest men, that home demanded a greater
amount of attention than it had yet received. The Directors share
largely in this conviction. They cannot fail, therefore, to rejoice in
the prospect opening before them, of increased assistance from many
Christian churches, and other friends of Missions. The numerous
and hearty promises of additional support received from many quar
ters, warrant them to cherish the brightest hopes respecting their
future efforts. The auspicious union that has so recently taken
place, they consider as the harbinger of many blessings to their be
loved country. The Directors are anxious to share with other bodies
of Christians, in the noble enterprise of evangelizing England. It
must, however, be very evident that there will be not only disap
pointment, but injury to the common cause, if the promised aid be
not promptly, frankly, and freely given. But they dare not for
one moment suspect the churches of Christ, or their Pastors, who
have of their own accord come forward to sustain the cause of evan
gelical truth in England, in connexion with the Home Missionary
Society. No appeal from this Institution produced the present
movement among the Congregational Churches of this countryno
new case of destitution made known to them, has led to an increased
determination to attempt its removal. It has been entirely spon
taneous, so that in urging the claims of their country on these
churches, the Directors are only responding to their call, and ex
pressing confidence in the wisdom of their decision.
The Directors, therefore, consider themselves encouraged to ad
dress their brethren in labour and in heartthe pastors and mem
bers of Congregational Churchesin the language of confidence and
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hope. On you, beloved friends, we call for help to assist us in the

great work now committed to us. You have given us the privilege
of looking to you for efficient aid. Among you our most valuable,
steady, and persevering auxiliaries must be found. The necessity
for enlarged exertion, you admit. We cannot give information which
you do not already possess ; so that if we refer at all to the religious
destitution of our land, it is that your pure minds may be stirred up
by way of remembrance, and that we may be justified in making
the urgent appeal which we now address to you.
The condition of our country is very peculiar at the present day.
Of this you are well aware, and will, therefore, be prepared to con
sider the facts presented to you. The zeal and devotedness of the
Romanists in attempting to spread the destructive errors of Popery,
are well known ; though we fear they are not sufficiently met by an
increase of energy on the part of real Protestants. How can these
attempts be counteracted, except by the diffusion of simple, scrip
tural truth in every place where their influence is producing injurious
effects. Another class of men have lately risen up to impugn doc
trines dear to all the friends of the Reformation. Many of those
heretical teachers are men of learning, zeal, and influence ; and are
ready to spread opinions, which, if held sincerely, must inevitably
lead nominal Protestants back to Popery ; nay, more, they are pre
pared to unchurch all who do not hold with them in their peculiar
notions. They even venture to denounce the true Churches of Christ
as worthless, their pastors as mere pretenders, and their ordinances
as nullities. Your hearts have also been wounded by observing
among the masses of the community a tendency to disorder and
anarchy ; and a spirit of discontent hurtful to themselves, and
destructive to the peace of society. And you cannot but have
perceived that the deficiency of religious instruction in our country
has given a boldness to infidelity, which it has not shown for
nearly half a century. The ostentatious form which it has lately
assumed, and the unwearied zeal of its advocates in diffusing its per
nicious and corrupting principles, are visible to all. But while these
great evils are springing up around us, and affect various classes in
the community, according to their early training, the circles in which
they move, or their peculiar temperament of mind and body ; we
dare not conceal from ourselves, or from you, the painful fact, that
it is the wide spread ignorance of religion, and a disregard for the
Divine authority, that give strength to scepticism, and prepare mul
titudes for yielding to sensual and degrading indulgences. Yott
have lamented this state of things, for you know that the evils now
referred to, characterise very many portions of our country. In our
densely populated towns and manufacturing districts, a wide spread,
practical infidelity prevails, and gross immoralities abound. Nay,
more, the peaceful and lovely scenes of agricultural and pastoral life
are not exempt from their baneful influence ; while we all lament
that it is in such neglected and retired hamlets and villages, attempts
to introduce the Gospel have been most strenuously, and sometimes
most successfully opposed. And can we be surprised at such a state
of things, when there is reason to believe that several thousand vil
lages and hamlets have, according to our judgment, no faithful
preaching of the Gospel from any denomination of Christians.
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In referring to the spiritual destitutions of our country, we have

employed no exaggerated terms. The interests of truth are too pre
cious to be tampered with by any party, but especially by those who
can have no object in view but the good of their fellow-countrymen.
The Directors have stated sad and sober facts, known to all who
take an interest in the religious improvement of England. Were they
called upon for evidence to sustain the views they have given of the
lack of religious instruction, they could point to Episcopal charges
to the visitation sermons of Archdeaconsto the reports of Pastoral-
Aid Societiesto the urgent and repeated appeals to the public for
new churches, and to thousands of petitions addressed to the legis
lature, for grants of public money to erect additional buildings for
religious worship. All these sayings and doings declare, in the
strongest manner, the religious destitution of England. We need
not be called on to add any thing to their testimony, for it does but
confirm our own statements of many previous years ; so that the
very incredulity with which our statements were formerly received
by good men of different denominations, gives double force to the
admissions now so freely and so generally made by every section of
the Christian church.
The necessity being thus admitted by all, the question presents
itself, How are the existing evils to be remedied ? How can Popery
and semi-popery, gross immoralities, ignorance of religion, and
open defiance of God's authority, be checked and ultimately re
moved from our beloved country 1 As Christian men, we frankly
and solemnly confess that we know of no remedy but the Gospel
of Christ. We are constrained to declare that we can see no
hope of realizing the earnest longings of our heartsthe entire
evangelization of England, but through the instrumentality of
God's own appointed ordinance for the conversion of a lost world to
himself. By the clear and forcible exhibition of the great doctrines
of Christianity, by spreading through the breadth and length of the
land the elements of essential truth, through the medium of free,
unfettered Christian enterprise, we may expect glorious results. It
has ever been the design of the Home Missionary Society to employ
this instrumentality. The same object is before the Directors now.
To them, and to all the friends of Missions, a fair and full opportu
nity is now afforded of showing the power of Christian principle, on
a wider scale than they have attempted before. The Directors aim
at nothing less than to attempt, with kindred institutions, to supply
every part of this country with the pure Gospel of Christ. They
have a plan for extending the beneficial influence of true religion,
which requires no aid from human governments, or, indeed, from any
one, except as a free-will offering to the cause of Jesus Christ. On
this great principle the operations of the Society have always been
conducted. No alteration is now to take place, except to increase
its power and influence, by an increase of decided friends and consist
ent advocates.
To whom can the Directors address their earnest call for help,
more appropriately and safely, than to those who are of one mind
and one heart with themselves, in reference to the great object now
before the Churches of England ? In respectfully recommending to
the Congregational Churches and County Associations, the import-
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ance of securing, without delay, additional pecuniary assistance,
they would most respectfully state their conviction, that if a regular,
systematic, and universal effort could be made, it would be found
the most useful to the Society, most easy to the churches them
selves, and most likely to increase the spirit of prayer, and thereby
secure more of the Divine blessing. If, for instance, all the mem
bers of each church, or the great majority of them, would contribute
a weekly sum in aid of Home Missions, an impulse and vigour
would at once be given to the cause, which it has never yet received.
If only 100,000 Members of Congregational Churches should give
only a penny every week, the sum of 20,000 annually might be
raised with facility, and without much inconvenience. It would
tend to identify the Church in each place with local efforts, with
the evangelization of the county to which it belongs, as well as with
that of England at large. If, in addition to this, on one set day
in every year, a collection could be made in each Congregational
Church for Home Missions, a fund would be raised sufficient to en
able the Society, in its new and peculiar circumstances, to justify the
reasonable expectations of its friends. By these plans the contribu
tions of all parties would be secured, and all hearts united in further
ing the designs of the Society. If the plan suggested, of having a
collection on one fixed day in all the Churches of the Congregational
order throughout our country for Home Missions, could be carried
out, it would be to many, one of the most interesting of the days of
the Son of man. Prayer from many thousands would that day
ascend for the salvation of Britain. It would animate the humble
labourer in the retired village ; and the pastor struggling with diffi
culties and discouragements, would be cheered by the thought that
the blessing was implored from Heaven on his exertions, and would
assuredly descend. It would tend to sanctify the proceedings of the
Society, and encourage the Directors, in their desire to promote
England's evangelization. It would also remove the difficulty of
finding a suitable day for such an object, which would exist if left
indefinitely to any part of the year. Arrangements could previously
be made to secure the appointed service, so that no ordinary inter
ference could prevent the proceedings of the day being consecrated to
the improvement of Home.
While the Directors reasonably cherish the hope that enlarged
assistance will come from Churches and Associations, they are
also anxious to produce, if possible, a new ratio of contributions
among individuals of a particular class. The accustomed mode of
giving the same annual amount of subscriptions to all religious in
stitutions, without considering the difference between their distinc
tive claims, is not suited to the present times. Some minor local
claim receives the same amount of assistance that the Home Mis
sionary Society does, which seeks to give instruction to several
millions of unenlightened Britons. Should not the assistance ren
dered by those on whom God has bestowed wealth, correspond in
some measure with the nature and extent of the claims made upon
them ? In this class of Christians there may be found some persons,
on whom God and their native land make peculiar demands. The
reference is made to those members of Churches who have prospered
in the world, and who sometimes think of the town or village which
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they left in youth, to pursue worldly business. Have you done
your duty to your native place ? What is the moral condition of the
village that gave you birth, the scene of early pleasures and oft-
remembered joys ? What is the state of the town where you spent
some years of your early life ? What are the destitutions of the
county which includes within its borders the place of your nativity 1
Ah ! how many counties of England, how many towns and lovely
villages might now have been blooming in all the beauty and fra
grance of spiritual regeneration, had the natives of those various
places who had the ability, and who ought to have had the desire,
done their duty. Are you willing to co-operate with this Society in
diffusing the light of truth through the darkness you perhaps have
often lamented ? We call on you to help us.
But the Directors are anxious to obtain far more than pecuniary
aid. That is, indeed, essential in the present arrangements of Di
vine Providence, but there are many other ways in which the cause
may be materially assisted by Ministers, Churches, and Associations.
The Directors earnestly solicit the help of all, in this great enterprise
of Christian benevolence. Let Churches carefully cultivate the waste
places around them. Let Associations extend their operations to
more distant points. Let pastors seek out their choice young men,
and begin without delay to train them up for Home Missionary ser
vice. They should be willing to give up to this cause their most
useful Sunday-school teachers, or most esteemed conductors of
prayer-meetings. The number of our agents must be greatly in
creased, or even the ground at present occupied cannot be kept. But
many calls are made on the Directors to occupy new stations.
Where are suitable agents to be found, except in Christian Churches
or in theological institutions ? Let not the pious and gifted youth
of our country look at Home Missionary work as an inferior depart
ment of labour. It has not indeed the anxious responsibility, nor
yet all the enjoyments of the pastoral relation, but it opens a wider
field for the exercise of vigorous intellect, and for self-denying, zea
lous labour. It offers the high honour of sowing, for the first time,
the good seed of the kingdom, of planting churches, instead of
merely watering them. This work is essential to the well-being of
England, and claims the strongest powers of mind, as well as the
most fervent piety. Even this, however, is not enough. Other
classes of labourers, in addition to those now employed, must come
into the field. New plans, if possible, must be devised to rouse our
slumbering countrymen from their dangerous apathy. The churches
must not be so selfish as to forbid their Pastors from occasionally
acting as evangelists at a distance from home. The supply of the
bread of life must not be limited by a spirit of monopoly.
We are happy in being able to state that some of our most valued
ministerial brethren have kindly and freely offered their services for
limited periods, to go through the breadth and length of the land,
making known to the destitute inhabitants the Gospel of Christ.
The Directors are prepared to carry out to the fullest extent al
lowed them, the enlarged desires of true Christian benevolence.
While they feel it necessary to increase the number of their agents,
they are especially anxious to secure men highly qualified for the
work, adapted in some degree to the exigencies of the times. They
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wish, likewise, to cherish a closer union between the Society and

the pastors, churches, and county associations of England. They
rejoice in every practicable and scriptural plan which these theii
brethren have already formed, with views resembling their own.
They consider such local efforts as peculiarly worthy of all the en
couragement in their power to give, because they are influenced not
only by zeal for the salvation of souls, but also by an accurate ac
quaintance with their own localities. The Directors would gladly
acknowledge, and heartily co-operate with all who labour for the
same great object, to whatever denomination they belong. At the
same time, they are prepared to act according to their own discretion,
and the information furnished to them by their constituents, as to
the help they shall afford in each particular case. Their inquiries
must have a reference, not merely to the number of places in which
the Gospel is preached, but to the proportion which they bear to the
actual population, and the degree in which it is affected by them.
The Directors^have thus opened their hearts to you ; may your
hearts be also enlarged ! What is chiefly wanted by us all, is the
continued and increasing influence of that love which will produce
more tender compassion for the souls of men.
In coming to the close of their appeal, the Directors would ven
ture to say, that the enterprise before the churches at the present
eventful crisis, is the most interesting and honourable that can be
imagined. It is a glorious privilege to be workers together with
God, in promoting the happiness of the human family ; but it is pe
culiarly so, when that portion of it which you are specially called on
to assist is at your very doors, bone of your bone, and flesh of your
flesh. When the loud cries of the needy falling upon our ears, are
associated with all the endearments of Home, who can be indifferent
to the urgent claim ? If the heathen have a just demand upon our
sympathies, oh, how solemn, how powerful, are the claims of the
men, women, and children of our native land ! Many considerations
urge us onward in this work. The destinies of the world are mainly
committed to us, and we can alone act favourably and extensively
on these, through the improved Christianity of home. Real pa
triotism calls for prompt attention to the destitution of England, for
no country can be peaceful or happy while ignorance prevails. The
foundation of security to all that is valuable in our national institu
tion, is the improvement of the moral and religious character of the
people. And when we behold the rapid withdrawment of multitudes
by death, from the means of religious instruction, and the success of
evil agencies in separating the living from the influence of Christian
effort, while our population is increasing far beyond all the means
at present employed to save themwe are forcibly reminded that
what we do we must do quickly. Delay will prove ruinous to many
souls, while it will unquestionably bring dishonour on our principles
disgrace on our professions, and injury on our own souls. This is
the hour of privileged effort, it is the season for vigorous action.
Every real friend of his country admits that the enterprise before us
is of the highest order ; but the very dignity of the work is the mea
sure of its responsibility!
Finally, the Directors would most affectionately urge on all the
friends of Christ, the claims which he has upon them. Whatever
they have is his. All they can do for his glory is infinitely beneath
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their obligations to redeeming love. It is only a comparatively small

portion of your property, talents and influence, we seek for this de
partment of his cause ; he justly demands an account of all you pos
sess. You are only his stewards ; and on the day when he shall
examine the account between himself and you, he will look not so
much at what you have given, as to that which you have withheld !
" Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more
blessed to give than to receive."
Thomas Thompson, Esq., "|
Joshua Wilson, Esq., > Treasurers.
Benjamin Hanburv, Esq., J
Edward Alexander Dunn, "1
Algernon Wells, > Secretaries.
James Matheson, D.D. J

At a Meeting of the Directors of the Home Missionary Society, held June 1 6,

1840, the important and responsible circumstances in which the Society is
at present placed, were taken into consideration. It was resolved that the
following expression of their views should be made known to the friends of
the Society, both in Town and Country.
I. That in consequence of the cordial agreement which has taken place be
tween this Society and the Congregational Union of England and Wales, for
the purpose of more widely diffusing the Gospel of Christ throughout this
country great and just expectations have naturally been excited in the minds
of many friends of Home Missions, as to the increase of the efforts about to be
put forth.
II. That strong evidences of this state of opinion among the friends of
Home Missions, daily come before the Directors in the increased applications
for additional labourers in the destitute districts of England, as will as in the
offers of service from persons likely to be useful as agents of this Society.
III That it is the earnest desire of the Directors, not only to enter
tain these applications, as far as they are deemed proper, but they have also
formed plans for greatly enlarging the operations ot the Society, and for
immediately placing under the care of competent Ministers, a greater num
ber of young men, who, by pursuing a suitable course of instruction, may
be prepared for Home Missionary labour. The Directors also consider it their
duty to open a negotiation with the Managers and Tutors of the various Theo
logical Institutions, for the purpose of being ready to answer the claims that
they expect will continue to be urged upon them.
IV That it must be evident to every considerate mind, that, with the pre
sent income of the Society, these enlarged operations cannot he entered upon
satisfactorily so that, however willing the Directors are to place the greatest
confidence in the generally expressed offers of help from individuals, and from
Congregational Churches, and to do all that can reasonably be expected from
them in their present circumstances, they consider it their duty to urge upon
Pastors and private Christians separately, and on Churches, Associations, and
Auxiliaries colleclivelv, the necessity of specific offers of help, not so much by
stating any particular'amount of contribution, as in the expressed determina
tion to begin immediately in the several churches, to contribute, and by other
regular and systematic efforts, to aid the Society. Without this, the Directors
may not feel justified in carrying fully out the plans which are at present be
fore them, as it would be incurring a heavy pecuniary responsibility, which, at
the very commencement of increased effort, might defeat their best designs,
and find them chargeable with presumption.
V The Pastors, Churches, and Officers of Associations and Auxiliaries, arc
therefore most respectfully and earnestly requested to inform the Directors, ot
their intentions respecting the present year, that tlrey may at,once proceed to
execute their plan of operations, and in sonic measure realize the just expec
tations of the fiiends of Missions.
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VI. That the Appeal which has just heen adopted, addressed to the fiiends
of Home Missions generally, but especially to those of the Congregational
order, be sent to all who are likely to assist in this great work,a work which
is not only necessary for the well-being of England, but is required by our
professions and responsibilities.
MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
HULL AND EAST RIDING ASSO
CIATION OF CONGREGATIONAL
MINISTERS AND CHURCHES,
AUXILIARY TO THE HOME
MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
Since the last Annual Meeting of
this Association, very important move
ments have taken place, connected
with the general subject of Home
Missionary operations in our country.
On the 9th and 10th of October last,
a Special .adjourned Meeting of the
ninth Annual Assembly of the Con
gregational Union of England and
Wales was held at Birmingham, for
the purpose of deliberating on the
propriety of commencing Home Mis
sionary efforts as a part of the work
of the Union. The issue of this
meeting was a series of resolutions,
which pledged the Union to such
efforts, to be made on the distinc
tive principles of the Congregational
Churches, which principles the exist
ing Society did not recognize.
Affiliated as our Association is, both
to the Congregational Union, and also
to the Home Missionary Society, it
would have been very embarrassing
and painful to us, as well as very
detrimental to the progress of truth
in the country, had there been two
separate Societies seeking the same
general objects, supported by the
same denomination of Christians, and
working, with all the liabilities to
rivalship and collision, in the same
field of labour. As an Association
we felt the delicacy of our position,
and refrained from interference, hop
ing that the friends of both measures
would see the necessity, if either
would work efficiently, that they
should join hands in fellowship, and
the obvious and manifold advantages
which would result from their union.
Our hopes have been fully realized,
and the Union, which, under cir
cumstances somewhat similar, was
formed last year between the Holder-
ness Mission and the Hull and East-
Riding Association of Congregational
Ministers and Churches, may be con
sidered as very nearly the type and
model of that which is now auspici
ously concluding between the Home
Missionary Society and the Congrega
tional Union.
A delegation from each party was
appointed to meet and negociate an
alliance. This, as might reasonably
have been expected, has led to the
issue which all the best friends of
each Society must have earnestly de
sired, and we who had previously with
some little anxiety as to their relative
position and feelings towards each
other, held to both parties, now have
all our fears removed, our joy increas
ed, and our expectations for them and
for ourselves heightened by seeing
them, for the great work of spreading
the Gospel, united in one.
It is worthy of remark, that in an
other particular, our local arrange
ments have quite, accidentally, and
under the influence of similarly con
spiring circumstances, become as the
model of the larger and more general
Union. We hold our Spring Meeting
annually in Hullthe Autumnal cir
culating through the towns in the sur
rounding country. The Parent So
ciety will henceforth have its Annual
Spring Meeting in London ; its Au
tumnal Meeting circulating through
the larger towns in the provinces.
Let us indulge the hope that, by the
increase of our zeal, liberality, and
labours, we may ere long be deemed,
worthy of receiving the Autumnal
Meeting, and Hull take its proper re
ligious position in the country, and
receive its share of a new impetus,
and the showers of blessings by which
such a solemnity must be attended.
The Parent Society has 110 agents
labouring in different parts of the
country. Under their care there are
130 sabbath schools, 85,000 children,
540 gratuitous teachers, and above
60,000 hearers.
Connected with our own Auxiliary
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Mr. Stirmy has during the last year
been ordained at Frodingham. He
is labouring at that village, Beeford,
Foston, Brandsburton, and Hemp-
holme, with some tokens of success.
Mr. Allen has, during the year,
been removed from Whitgift to South
Cave, at which place the congregation
has been much increased, the church
has been re-organized and enlarged,
and a Sunday-school very auspiciously
commenced. At Ellonghton, connect
ed with South Cave, ihe attendance
continues good, and a church it is ex
pected will speedily be formed. Mr.
Allen pays household visits and de
liver tracts at Ellerkcr, lirough, Rip-
lingham, Brantingham, North Cave,
and Everthorpe.
Mr. Boyd has been appointed to
succeed Mr. Allen in the stati m of
Whitgift, and labours there and at
Reedness and Ousefleet. He has
some difficulties to contend with, but
much encouragement to proceed.
At Long Riston and its connected
villages, Mr. Hull continues his valued
and gratuitous ministrations. In de
clining strength, however, he much
needs an assistant, and the neighbour
hood presents ample scope for the
whole time and powers of an active
labourer. The desire and purpose to
furnish what the neighbourhood de
mands has been hitherto suspended,
partly by want of more adequate
funds, and partly by the hope that
the Rev. J. Scott, of America, whose
labours were remarkably blessed dur
ing his visit to his native village, might
be induced to return to England and
engage in permanent services as an
agent of our Society. That hope,
however, is now gone, and in the
prospect of a better furnished trea
sury for the coming year, the claims
of this station must have our first at
tention.
Part of our supplies for the past
year has been derived from the county
of Lincoln. Justice to the pastors and
congregations yielding those supplies,
must prompt the earliest possible at
tention to any station in that county
which they may point out to us as
needing help ; and as Hull, by the
great and still increasing facilities for
conveyance, seems the proper centre
for North Lincoln, as well as the
East Riding, we may hope that other
brethren and congregations in that
district will be induced to unite with
us, thus strengthening our hands and
extending the channels through which
we both receive and communicatere
129
ceive in temporal and communicate
in that which is spiritual, even the
streams of the river of the water of
life.
How many circumstances conspire
to encourage and urge us onward ! The
value of the blessings we seek to im
part ; the fulness of their supply ; the
freeness of their communication ; the
love of a Saviour to us ; his example be
fore us ; his command upon us ; the
spirit of union he is diffusing through
our denomination, thus augmenting
and consolidating our strength ; the
gracious visitation he is granting to not
a few of our churches; thus showing
that whatever our enemies may con
clude, the Head of the church has not
forsaken us. He has blessings rich
and full and perpetual in store for us,
which all in every church and every
station should be anxious to receive,
and may by earnest prayer obtain.
L"t us advance in boldness, chastened
by charity, proclaiming the truth of
his entire and unassociated supremacy
as the only Lawgiver, Priest, and
King of his Churchrelying on his
truth, enjoying his presence, and wit
nessing the manifestations of his pow
er. " Surely there is no enchantment
against Jacob, neither is there any
divination against Israel. According
to this lime it shall be said of Jacob
and of Israel, What hath God
wrought !" " No weapon lhat is
formed against thee shall prosper,
and every tongue that shall rise
against thee in judgment thou shall
condemn. This is the heritage of the
servants of the Lord, and their righte
ousness is of me, saith the Lord.
Mr. W. Gibson, Treasurer.
Rev. T. Stkatten, ^
Rev. J. Sibreb, > Secretaries.
Mr. J. G.Kiud. 3
An Independent Chapel, capable of
holding about 250 persons, has just
been erected at Battle-bridge, near
Wickford, Essex, through the exer
tions of Mr. Homes and other Chris
tian friends in that neighbourhood,
and was opened for Divine worship on
Wednesday, April 8, when two ser
mons were preached, that in the af
ternoon, by the Rev. John Raven,
of Hadleigh, Suffolk; and that in
the evening, by the Rev. Ebenezer
Temple, of Rochford. The Rev.
Messrs. R. Fletcher, J. Pilkington,
R. Burls, J. B. Law, J. T. Isaac, J.
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Jacob, and W. Higgins, took part in
the services of the day. Very liberal
contributions were made towards de
fraying the expenses incurred. On
the following sabbath evening the Rev.
J. Pilkington, of Rayleigh, preached
to a crowded congregation ; many be
ing unable to gain admittance : such
is the spirit of hearing that prevails in
this increasing neighbourhood.
TO THE EDITOR.
Rev. and dear Sir, I have just
received a parcel from the Rooms, of
children's pinafores and tippets, sent
by Mrs. Shepperson and the ladies
of Craven Chapel ; for which I return
my most sincere thanks for this seas
onable instance of their kindness to
the children of the poor in our Sun
day -schools.
William Selbie.
Aspatria, Cumberland.
April 21, 1840.
ORDINATION.
On Tuesday, the 14th of April,
1840, the Rev. John Owen, late stu
dent at Caermarthen College, was or
dained to the pastoral office over the
Congregational Chinch at Bishop's
Castle, in the county of Salop. The
Rev. T. Jones, of Minsterley, com
menced the service by reading the
scriptures, and prayer. The intro
ductory discourse was delivered by
the Rev. T. Morgan, of Welshpool ;
and the usual questions were pro
posed by the Rev. J. J. Beynon, of
Dorrington. The Rev. T. Weaver, of
Shrewsbury, offered up the ordination
prayer, with imposition of hands; and
delivered the charge to the pastor;
concluding the afternoon worship with
prayer. In the evening the Rev. T.
Davies, of Ludlow, preached to the
church and congregation.
PLEAD FOR THE WIDOW.
In this small town of , we have
twenty-one widows. On the evening
of Her Majesty's Birth-day, your Mis
sionary collected together as many of
the people as he could, and invited two
friends belonging to other sections of
the Christian church, to assist him in
addressing them. The meeting was
distinguished for catholicity of spirit
and kind feeling towards the Queen ;
but what pleased us all most, and I
think, what would be most acceptable
to Him in whose name we met, was,
that after the meeting, boxes were
held, and the congregation cheerfully
gave their contribution on behalf of
the widows. The sum collected has
since been equally divided among
them, and received with much grati
tude.

FOR HE LOVETH OUR NATION, AND HE HATH BUILT US A

SYNAGOGUE.
Practical illustration of Luke iv. 20, and worthy of prompt and liberal imitation by all who
love the cause of Home Missions, and who pray for the salvation of our villagers.
" A case in which his assistance (the late venerable Rev. Thomas
Scott,) was solicited, soon after he took up his abode in Aston, may
also well deserve to be mentioned here, for the extraordinary dis
play of Christian benevolence and liberality which it furnishes. Mr.
John West, a native of the village of Gawcott, (a hamlet of the
parish of Buckingham,) born and brought up in very humble life,
and living to the end of his days in a style little superior to that of
a country labourer, had realized, chiefly by dealing in thread-lace,
(the manufacture of the county,) a fortune of several thousand
pounds. Having himself learned, chiefly from the unassisted study
of the Scriptures, the value of a Saviour, the great importance of
Christian truth, and the great privilege of religious worship, he
looked with feelings of compassion and deep concern upon the irre
ligious state of his native village, containing nearly 500 inhabitants,
without any place of worship among them, and situate a mile and a
half from their parish church. He, in consequence, formed the ge
nerous purpose of supplying, entirely from his own funds, the defi-
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ciency which he deplored. Nor did he content himself, as many

have done, with making the requisite provision hy will, for the pos
thumous execution of his design ; he resolved immediately to give
up, during his life-time, 4000 or 5000, for the purpose of build
ing and endowing a chapel at Gatvcott. Accordingly the chapel was
promptly raised, and opened, March 10, 1806. The founder lived
to see and rejoice in the happy effects of his pious benevolence, in
the improved state of the village and neighbourhood, till September,
1814, when he died in the 78th year of his age."Life of Rev.
Thomas Scott, page 382, c.
How delightful and encouraging is this instance of Christian sympathy and
enlarged benevolence meeting the moral wants of the neglected and untu
tored ! Alas ! how many thousands of the villagers of our beloved country, at
the present moment, urgently require such sympathy, and such aid. Are
there not many who have been greatly prospered in commerce in the Metro
polis, who left their native villages in far different circumstances ; and ought
they not, according to the ability which God, in his providence, has bestowed,
so to feel, and so to act, that the review at last may minister to the glory of
the Redeemer, their own comfort and approval, and the clear exemplification
of the power and purity of gospel principles, and a good hope through grace?
Pimlico, March 12, 1840. R. H. S.

evening of the same day, by a tea-

ANNIVERSARY AND RECOGNITION.
MIDDLESBOROUGH, YORKSHIRE.
The first Anniversary of the open
ing of the Independent Chapel in this
town, was celebrated on the 19th
and 20th of April last. On the 19th,
(Lord's-day,) the Rev. R. Forsaith,
of Durham, preached both morning
and evening. On the evening of Mon
day, the 20th, the Rev. J. Ely, of
Leeds, preached the third and last of
the anniversary sermons. On Tuesday
morning, the 21st, the Rev. Robert
Thomson, A.M., late of Staindrop,
Durham, was publicly recognised as
the pastor of this new interest ; on
which occasion the Rev. J. C. Potter,
of Whitby, described the constitution,
character, and duties of a Christian
church. The Rev. W. Hinmers, of
Ayton, Cleveland, (the highly re
spected father of the Independent
Ministry in the North Riding,) offered
up the designation prayer: and the
Rev. J. Ely afterwards addressed to
the minister and people, appropriate
counsels, founded on Malachi iii 10 ;
from which he powerfully exhibited
the elements and means of spiritual
prosperity in a church of Christ. The
other devotional services were con
ducted by the Rev. W. Hague, Guis-
borough; Hirst, Appleton-Wiske ;
Adin, Stokesley ; W. Long, (Baptist,)
Stockton ; and Mr. R. Pritchett, of
Rotlierham College. These interest
ing services were concluded in the
party in the large room of the Ex
change Hotel, where a number of
friends from neighbouring churches,
in addition to the members and con
gregation of M iddlesborough, enjoyed
the social repast abundantly provided
by several ladies belonging to the cha
pel, assisted by a few in the neigh
bourhood. As they kindly did this at
their own cost, the full proceeds of
the tickets were added to the amount
of the anniversary collections to aid in
liquidating the debt on the Chapel.
After tea interesting and spirited ad
dresses were delivered by J. Blacket,
Esq., of Stokesly, the Chairman ; and
the Rev. Messrs. Potter, Ely, Hodg
son, (VVesleyan.) and Hague.
warwickshire in the 19th
century; or, a call from
the heathen at home.
Mr. Editor, Much as 1 have
written you, and much as has been
laid before the public, I must say with
the Queen of Sheba, " the half has not
been told." The time of day calls for
exertion ; for while travellers are at
present exploring the mazes of rivers,
the interior of formerly unknown
countries ; while astronomers are find
ing out new stars and planets ; geolo.
gists the organic remains of formerly
unknown gigantic animals ; and the
artizan new modes of manufacture ;
the Christian philanthropist is making
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discoveries, which at first astonish the
observer; that there are heathen at
home, and Missionaries wanted at
home, not as you may think, in the
Orkney Islands, or Cornish mines
these need Missionaries ; but it is in
the very centre of England ; for every
one who knows the geography of Eng
land, knows that Warwickshire is the
centre county. Without entering into
the wide and extended view of the
villages and hamlets in darkness, the
immoralities practised at wakes, fairs,
aye, and in Sabbath-day sports, let us
take a glance into a whitewashed cot
tage, where two old church-goiug
people reside ; they both can read the
Bible, and are what the world term
decent, moral, good sort of folks. A
Home Missionary visits the village,
gives tracts to all, and catechises the
young before sermon. One evening
he inquired into the health of the old
people above alluded to. The woman
said she had two very bad complaints,
a cough and deafness. " And I sup
pose," added the Missionary, " you
have another complaint." " No, no,"
replied the woman, " no other."
"Have you not the complaint of a
bad heart?" "A bad heart 1" ex
claimed the woman, in surprise,
" what ! do you mean to say that I
have got a bad heart? no, no, nobody
can ever convince me that my heart
is bad. I have always had a good
heart, paid my way, been a good
neighbour, and attended my church."
Upon this the minister inquired if she
had a Bible, and upon the Bible being
brought, and Jer. xvii. 9, being read,
the woman seemed as much aston
ished as if I had read a part of the
Koran, or some Chinese legend.
" That in the Bible ! strange, very
strange indeed." " The Bible is right,
it Cannot be wrong ;" and with diffi
culty she owned she must be wrong ;
but she made the confession so reluct
antly, as would convince any one she
did not believe it. After some little
conversation, which showed she was a
stranger to the Gospel, the Missionary
went away, after having as plainly and
simply as he could, explaiued unto her
the way of salvation through Jesus
Christ, who is " the way, the truth,
and the life." Oh, were this but a soli
tary case, how happy would it be how
happy would this land be ; but this is
only one out of many. Regarding im
morality, let one instance suffice. I
preached, not long ago, in a work
house where there were about sixty
children, and was told not four of that
number were born in lawful wedlock.
With regard to the want of the means,
for seven miles around my dwelling,
there is no Methodist, Ranter, nor
Baptist resident minister. The shadow
of death is around many of our loved
abodes in happy England ; and are
we to see it, unmoved ? Are we to
say, " Am I my brother's keeper 1"
No, no. " What our band findeth to
do, do it with all our might." Let us
pray and preach, and preach and
pray. Let us stir up the rich and poor
to have Mary's commendation ; she
did what she could. And may the
Lord bless the means, and stir up
many to use the means. Faith comeili
by hearing. How shall the heathen
at home hear, unless they are sent ?
Oh, let us pray that more labourers
may be sent into the fields, for the
harvest is great, but the labourers
few. * .

NOTICES OP NEW PUBLICATIONS. The Life ofJ. B. Taylor, of America.

Religious Tract Society.
The Christian Minister's Estimate of
Life and Death. A Sermon occa Sabbaths in Seclusion. Religious Tract
sioned by the death of the Rev. John Society.
Campbell. By the Rev. Thomas Ave-
ling. We cannot but regard this as a most
valuable tract ; such an one was much
An affecting discourse on Phil. i. 21. wanted. It comprises all suitable sub
Few ministers of Jesus Christ have jects of retrospective thought, and of
lived more to the service of the church, present and future duty. In a Second
and to the glory of God, than the Rev. Edition, we should like to see added,
John Campbell. Very long will he be the excellent letter of Job Orton, writ
remembered by his writings and by his ten on a Sabbath "in Seclusion."
life. May he be followed, as he fol
lowed the Saviour. This discourse The Inquirer directed to an Eijierimental
from his amiable and pious successor, and Practical View of the Work of the
should be widely distributed, and espe Holy Spirit. By Uctavius Wimlow.
cially in Africa. J. P. Shaw, 27, Southampton-row.
 for July, 1840.
The Union Harmonist, Part II., con
taining thefollowing tunes. Trum
pet, Green Pastures, Avon, Blessed
be thou, Blessing, and Cheshunt New.
The Union Harmonist, Part 3 to 5 ; pub
lished by the Sunday School Union.
1. The Connexion of Scripture History
made plain for the Young.
2. The Life of John Albert Bengel . Re
ligious Tract Society.
133
Ward's Library of Standard Divinity
without Abridgment.
Notes on Joshua and Judges. By Geo.
Bush.
This excellent publication is well
sustained. The present number or
part is most important. We earnestly
recommend it to all students and mi
nisters, and indeed to all who love the
Bible.
The Calvinistic and Socinian Systems.
By the Rev. Andrew Fuller. Thomas
Ward and Co.

Christianity against Coercion. A Lec

Fear Not. By the Author of " Thoughts ture delivered, March 25, 1840, in
on Suffering," fyc. J. F. Shaw, South Freemasons' \Hall. By George Red-
ampton-row. ford, D.D., LL.D.

DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS,

i From May 18 to June 18, 1840.
Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's
Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars ; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.,
JOSHUA WILSON, Esq., and BENJAMIN H ANBURY, Esq., Treasurers; the
Rev. E. A. DUNN, Rev. A. WELLS, and Rev. Dr. MATHESON, Secretaries ;
by Messrs. LADBROKES and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings; by
Messrs. HANKEY, Fenchurch-street, and by any of the Directors.
The List will in future be made up to the 18t/i day of every Month.

>. <l. >. i.

Mr. T. F. Penn, Bishopsgate- Legacy of Mrs. Elizabeth Gilbert,
street, per New Year's Gift late of Chatham, by Mr. Gyfford 19 19 0
Cards, viz : Subscriptions, &c, by Rev. D. E.
Collected by Ford, Lymington 5 16 3
T. Penn 0 15 2 WARWICKSHIRE AUXILI
Mr. Lloyd 0 2 5 ARY, on account, by Rev. R. M.
Mrs. Penn 0 3 6 Miller, Atherstone 50 0 0
Miss Nutter. 0 8 6 Sir Wilfred Lawson, Bart., Bray-
MissBIllett 0 2 0 j ton Hall, Cumberland
j Rev. D 25 0 0
A. Oram, Othery, Somerset,
SOMERSETSHIRE AUXILI Subscriptions to Lady-day, 1840 7 10 0
ARY, on account, by Rev. * Mr. John Poole, Stoke St. Mary,
Luke 21 2 u Somerset, by Rev. T. Luke ...D 0 10 0
Mrs. Greatbach, Southport, Lan- Rev. J. Prior, for widow Sandford 0 10 0
cashire ' PECKHAM AUXILIARY.
Mrs. Jolly, do ....do 0 10 0
Rev. L. Hall, Poyle, Bucks ...... A 1 1 0 President, Rev. W. B. Collyer, D.D., LL.D. ;
SOMERSETSHIRE AUXILI- Treasurer, Mr. John Slatford; Secretary,
ARY, on account is u u Mr. Thomas Thomas.
Rev. W. B. Leach, for
widow Stradhng 1 ' Committee.
Rev. W. B. Leach, for Mr. Basnett, Mr. Dare, Mr. H. Fidler, Mr.
widow Saudford 1 ' " 2 2 0 Jones, Mr. Mutrie.
South Devon Home Missionary Ladies' Committee.
Association, by Herbert Mends
Gibson, Esq 70 0 0 Treasurer, Mrs. Moseley, Secretary, Miss
Rev. W. Brewis, Penrith . Carlilc
Collection at Penrith 3 16 10 Mrs. Alexander, Miss Cobham, Miss Lash-
Miss Hill's Mission- brooke, Mrs. Meriton, Miss Powell, Mrs.
ary Box, New Inn 0 15 i Slatford, Miss Wood.
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1. d. Miss Wood ............... 0 10 0
Mr. Atkins ...............0 10 6 Miss Woods Card ~ 012 0
Mr. Alexander ~ 0 10 6 Miss E. Woolleys Card 0 8 4
Mrs. Alexander ~ 0 10 6 Mrs. G. Woolley ~ 1 l 0
Master A1exandersNew Miss Walton's Card...... 2 8 I
Years Gift Card ~ I 10 0 Produce of Home Mis
Mrs.Ardlie ~ 1 1 0 sionary Box at Silk
Mrs. Brown ...............0 6 0 Factory, Park-place,
Miss Barber ~ 0 5 0 Peckham ~ 0 13 6
Miss Barrett's Card...... 05 0 Collection after Sermons by Rev.
Mrs. Browning............ 010 0 Josiah Viney and Rev. John Al
Mr. Basnett ~ ll 0 dis, in Hanover Chapel, on Sun
Rev. Dr. Collyer ~ 10 0
Mrs.Carli1e ~ .. 05 0 day, May 31, 1840. ~
Mrs. ~ 05 0 Donation by H. C. ~
Miss Cobham...............05 0
Mr. Cobden ~ 010 0
Master Ca.rgills Card ~ 12 6 Expenses .................................
Mr. Denton ...............08 8 Paid to Parent Institution during
Mr. H. Fidler ~ 11 0 the year 1839 to 1840. ~
Friend, by Miss Reid ~ 010 0
Mrs. Gates..................
010 0 PADDINGTON CHAPEL SUN
Miss Hamilton, quarter DAY-SCHOOL TEACHERS
ofa years Subsc. ~ 00 6 AUXILIARY, per Mr. Tudor.
Miss I-lardcastle ~ ll 0 Collected by Miss Dutton, viz.:
Mr. and Mrs. Hardy ~ 11 0 J. Durnford, Esq. ~ 1 1 0
Mr. E. M. Hardy......... 010 0 Mrs. Forbes ~ 1 l 0
Mr. James Hardy......... 010 0 Mrs. Forbes ~ 0 5 0
Mr. Charles Hardy ~ 010 0 AFriend.................. 1 0 0
Miss Harrisorfs Card ~ 26 0 Mr. Madgewick ~ 0 10 0
Miss Hawkes ~ 010 0 Mr. Parkinson ~ 0 10 0
Mr. S. Jones ~ ll 0 Mr. Williams ~ 0 10 0
Miss J. Joness Card ~ 016 0 Mrs. Wilthew ~ 0 I0 0
Mrs. King`s Card ~ 0 5 0 Mrs. Sarjant ~ 0 8 0
Miss Lashbrook ......... 0 5 0 Miss Symm0ns......... 0 5 0
Mrs. Lunn...~ 010 0 Miss H. Swan ~ 0 5 0
Mr. Marshall ~ ll 0 Miss Bunting ~ 0 5 0
Mrs. Manning, Orling Mr. Green ~ .... 0 5 0
~ 0100 Mr. Cowderoy ~ 0 5 0
Mrs. Manning. do., col Mrs. Jackson............ 0 5 0
lected by ~ 0 4 0 Miss Jackson...... . 0 5 0
Mrs. J. Manning ~ 0 4 6 Mr. Pincott ~ 0 5 0
Mrs. Minton,.......... ...0 5 0 Mr. Strlnger............ 0 3 0
Mrs. Moseley ~ l 1 0 New Yea.rs Gift Cards 0 5 6
Mrs. Mutrie ~ 1 1 0
Master Mai-shal1s Card 0 6 10 Collected by Mrs. Cockman :
Miss Moginie's do. ~ 1 1 6 Miss Gay ~ 0 10 0
Mr. Nott, Jun. ~ 0 5 0 Miss Maguire ~ 0 4 0
Mrs. Napier ~ ... 0 5 0 Mr. W. Cockman ~ 0 I0 0
Mr. North ~ ~
0 10 0 Mrs. Cockman ~ 0 4 6
Mr. Oldfield ~ ~ 1 1 0 Mrs. Kempson ~ 0 10 0
Miss Peacock ~ ~ 0 11 0 New Years Gift Cards :
Mr. A. Pellatt ~ ... 0 I0 0 Miss Cockmnu ~ 0 12 6
Miss Pinchbeck ... ... l 0 0 Miss
' Lea.................. 0 2 0
Mrs. Reid ~ ~ 0 10 6
Miss Reid ~ ~ 0 10 6 Collected by Mrs. Hunt :
Mrs. C. Roberts ~ 0 5 0 Mr.Erlam`............'... 0 6 0
Miss Roberts's Ca.rd......0 16 0 Miss Underwood ..;... 0 8 8
Mr. J. Stone ~ 1 1 0 Mrs. Stevens............ 0 6 0
Mrs. Sharman, Leam Mrs. ~ 0 6 0
ington ~ 0 10 6 NewYearsGift Cards,
Miss E. Shannen, do.~ 0 2 6 Miss Priddle ~ 0 1 6
Mrs. M. Shamian, Wel~ Miss 1-iunt............... 0 5 3
lingborough. ~ ...... 0 5 0 Missionary Box ~..t... 0 2 7
Mr. Slatford ~ 0 10 6
Mr. Stanes........ ..
0 10 0
Mr. Stevens ~ l 0 0 Collected by Mrs. Bailey :
Mr. E. Scarlett............
0 4 0 Mrs. Toms............... 0 3~ 0
Sunday-school Children 0 6 4 Mrs. Tresdwell......... 0 4 0
Mr. W. Toller, Ketter Mrs. H. Bailey ~ 0 3 3
0 8 0 Mrs. W. Bailey......... 0 4 4
Mrs. Trimmer .,.......... 1 0 0 Miss Morris ~ ... 0 4 6
Mr. True ~ ..
0 6 0 Miss Baker ........,... 0 3 3
Miss True ~ 0 6 0 Mr. Parkinson ~ 0 l0 0
Mr. Thomas ~ 1 1 0 Mr. W. Bailey ~ 0 10 0
Miss Thomas ~ 1 1 0 Mr. Crowl ......... ... 0 3 0
Miss Thomass Card ~ 1 0 0 Mr. Fergusson ......... 0 3 0
Mrs. Terry, widows Mr. H. Morant ~ O 1 6
~ 010 6 New Years Gift Cards l 3 3
Mr. B. Wilson ~ ll 0
Mrs. West, West-square 06 0 Collected by Mr. Tudor :
Miss West, do. ~ I0 0 Mr. Bailey...........,... 0 4 4
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0 4 0 Mrs. Salter Langley... 0
0 C 0 Mr. Jeremiah Ashe ... 0
0 10 0 Miss Lane 0
0 10 0 Miss Hayward 0
1 1 0
New Year's Gift Cards 0 16 7 By Mr. G. Read-
1 4 0 Mr. G. Read 0 16
4 15 11 Miss Jones Stratton.. 0 li
Collected by Miss Morrh h: Miss Eliza Read 0 11
Mrs. T 1 1 0 Miss R. Reynolds .. 0 10
Mrs. Hall 0 5 0 Mr. Hulbert -., 0 I
Collected in Mission- E. M. K. Read 1 10
0 S 0 3 II 6
The late Master D.
F. Hall, toward
' 0 6 0 Rev. J. Prior, for the widow of the
0 4 0 late Rev. G. Sandford 0 10
0 10 0 Rev. T. L. Adams, for the family
Mr. J. Morrish 0 5 0 of the late Rev. W. Bubier 0 10
AFrietid 0 5 0 Glanvills Wootton Station, Rev. J.
New Year's GiftCards o r 8 Herbert.
3 7 8 Subscriptions at Mappowden ... 0 8
Mr. George Sutton, for Wheat-
24 9 2 hampstead Station 5 0
Deduct for two Years' Magazines 1 4 0 C.G. 8., collected from a few
friends, for the widow of the
23 5 2 late Rev. G. Sandford, per Rev.
Wltheridge Station, Devon, Rev. R. H. Shepherd 4 0
W. Neill : Chumleigh Station, Rev. Thomas
Mr. Blagden's Quarterly Sub Sharp :
scription Seat-rents to Lady-day 4 16
Christian Malford Station, Rev. J. W. Dudley, Esq., Stoke Newlng-
Hooper. ton, for widow Stradling and
New Year's Cards, viz. : widow Sandford 2 0
E. B. Hooper 0 18 6

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The Rev. James Hargreaves, of Morcombelake, in the name of the poor
population amongst whom he lias been placed for near ten years, presents his
sincere thanks to Mrs. Robert Kennaway, of Charmonth, for a valuable
bundle of clothing for the poor. Also, to the Ladies of the Dorcas Society,
for a similar blessing, for the destitute upon his station. Amongst the 370
children in the Sabbath-schools, there are many who are dependent upon these
streams of benevolence for clothing, to enable them to come to the schools.
Their parents cannot always give them bread to eat, or even potatoes lo satisfy
the wants of nature. Mrs. Robert Kennaway sent also a box of useful and
ornamental articles for the ladies' sale, in value not under X 10.
The Rev. John Lewis, of Tor Cross, Devonshire, gratefully acknowledges
the kindness of the Rev. C. Hyatt and Congregation, Shadwell, for a bundle
of clothing, with 3. 6d., for the use of the poor on his station. Also, for a
parcel of books, from Mrs. Pearson, of Dartmouth, for the use of the sabbath-
school.
The Rev. J. A. Chamberlain, of Four Elms, Kent, begs to thank the Com
mittee of Ihe Tract Society for their generous grant of tracts for loan and gra
tuitous distribution on his station.
The Rev. James Moreton, of Ivy Bridge, Devon, returns many thanks to
Mr. Evans, Stoke Newington, for a quantity of tracts. Also, to Mrs. Hunt,
Wolverhampton, for reward-books. Also, to the Plymouth Auxiliary Tract
Society, for the grant of \ worth of tracts. Also, to the Rev. G. Smith, of
Plymouth, for Hervey's Theron and Aspasio, 2 vols. ; Hooper's Addresses to
Young People ; Porter's Lectures on Preaching ; and Wardlaw's Lectures on
Church Establishments; for his own use.
The Rev. G. Amos, of Great Gonerby, near Grantham, Lincolnshire, de
sires to acknowledge wilh gratitude, a grant of school-books for the sabbath-
school, Great Gonerby, from the Sundny-School Union.
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LIST OF LECTURES, &c, IN AND NEAR LONDON,

FOR JULY.

3. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Harry.

5. Lord's Day Evening. Lower street, Islington, Mr. Yockney.
Afternoon. Adelphi Chapel, Dr. Henderson.
New Broad-street, Mr. Young.
6 Monday Etwning. Missionary Prayer Meeting. East, Church-street, Ad
dress, Mr. Hyatt; Central, Salter's-hall, Address, Mr. Palmer; West,
Chapel-street, Address, Mr. Brake; North, Islington Chapel, Address,
Mr. Yockney ; Pimlico, Chelsea, and Brampton, Ranelagh Chapel, Ad
dress, Mr. Dunn.
7. Tuesday Morning. Merchants' Lecture, Twelve o'clock, Broad-street,
Dr. Binder.
10. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Davis.
12. Lord's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. J. Clayton.
- Afternoon. Adelphi
New Broad-street,
Chapel, Mr. Mr.
Steane.
Binney.

17. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Coomb.

19. Lord's Day Afternoon.
Evening. Lower-street,
Adelphi Chapel,
Islington,
Dr. Styles.
Mr. Yockney.
New Broad-street, Mr. J. Clayton.
24. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Francies.
26. Lord's Day Afternoon.
Evening. Lower-street,
Adelphi Chapel,
Islington,
Mr. Mr.
Harry.
Burnet.
Mr. Davis.
31. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Miall.

MINISTERS SUPPLYING AT
Hoxton Academy ChapelMr. Cooper, of Dublin.
York Boad Chapel, Lambeth.Dr. Halley, of Manchester, on the 5th ; Mr.
Fernie, of Frome, on the 12th, 19th, and 26th.

NOTICE.
The day on which the Directors of the Home Missionary Society
have been accustomed to meet, (viz., Wednesday,) has been altered
to Tuesday. The Directors now meet the first and third Tuesday in
every Month, at Four o'clock, p. m. ; and on the fifth Tuesday the
Prayer-meeting is held, prior to the meeting for business.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month
will be held on Monday evening, July 20, at Wycliffe Chapel,
(the Rev. Dr. Reed's.)
The Rev. R. T. Hunt will deliver the Address.
Service to commence at Half-past Six o'clock.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Bolt-court, London.

 THE

i^otne JWt00ionarg JWasajute,

AUGUST, 1840.

BRITISH MISSIONS.
Address to the Independent Churches and Pastors of England and Wales, from the
Committee of the Congregational Union.
Beloved Brethren, Suffer the tional I'nion, might be devoted to
word of exhortation. Accept, in the rouse them to action, to unite tln'iu
spirit of love, a very earnest, but re in effort, to harmonise them in wise
spectful and affectionate appeal rela plans for a combined enterprise for
tive to the spiritual exigencies of the spiritual good of the British Em
your native land. Give to this great pire. If the Congregational Union
subject your devout and thoughtful cannot thus assist these Societies, they
consideration. Brethren, we beseech had better never have been united
you to think, pray, and act in relation with it. If it does not thus assist them,
to this work as its importance and it will stand dishonoured before the
your obligations demand. We ask you world. But the attempt must be
not to pardon, but to approve our im made. Every thing at this moment
portunity, for we are pressed in spirit summons to action,forbids supine-
to deal faithfully in this matter,the ness or despondency. The Committees
greatest that ever occupied the atten of those Societies will, doubtless, se
tion and demanded the energies of the verally address their earnest appeals
Union. to you on their behalf. The Com
You are doubtless aware that at the mittee of the Union will appeal too.
recent Annual Assembly of the Union, It has a testimony to bear, and argu
a connexion was formed between that ments to employ, peculiarly its own.
body and the Home Missionary and Give them, beloved brethren, a pa
Irish Evangelical Societies, similar to tient and a candid hearing.
that which previously existed between HomeThe British EmpireEng
the Union and the Colonial Missionary land, Ireland, and the Colonies, form
Society. The Congregational Union our noble object, our irresistible
now, therefore, stands connected with cause. Fifteen Millions of people, on
the activities of the Independent a low computation, in these portions
Churches for the spread of religion in of the British Empire, are in a state
England, Ireland, and the Colonies which, judged of by your principles,
the most extensive, and, spiritually, is unsafe for their souls fatal to their
the most necessitous portions of the salvation. According to your views,
British empireefforts which have they have not the truth of Christ,
this double claim on your support, they do not possess vital religion, they
that they are directed to promote the are not in the way to heaven. Your
salvation of your countrymen and fel views may be erroneous; but upon
low-subjects, and that they are con your views such is their state, and in
ducted on principles both theological order to think more favourably of
and ecclesiastical, which you entirely their state, you must renounce or mo
and cordially approve. dify your views. If you cannot do
This connexion between the Union thisif you cannot abate aught of the
and the Societies in question has not elevation or strictness of your evange
been formed lor a name or show, but lical creed, then every conviction that
for great practical ends. That all the binds you to conclusions as to the spi
facilities for influencing the counsels ritual state of your countrymen so af
and energies of the Independent fecting, binds you also to exertions
Churches possessed by the Congrega- the most unwearied, for the spread of
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that gospel which you believe to be
alone able to make them wise unto
salvation. And while you think these
millions of your fellow-subjects in a
state ruinous to their own souls, yon
deem them also, for the most part, as
contributing nothing to the moral
power, or the political safety of your
beloved country. You deem them the
weakness and peril of the state. On
their account you dread lest the force
of wickedness, and the displeasure of
God, should ruin England.
Anil where are the fifteen millions
of British subjects whose spiritual
state can justify conclusions so gloomy,
and by consequence demand efforts
so extended, so energetic? Where?
Amidst the dark shades of papal su
perstitiontaught to depend tor sal
vation on sacramental efficacy, and
priestly ministrations crowding the
scenes of Sabbath desecration tilling
the lectuie hulls of socialism or of
chartist agitationspread over your
fair rural districts in hopeless igno
rance and apathy or filling with
squalor and vice the busy scenes of
your commercial and manufacturing
activity they are the victims of in
temperance and infidelityof scanty
wages and neglected education they
fill your jails, man your ships, found
your colonies. The seemingly fair
fabric of your national greatness built
upon their labour and even their suf
ferings, is endangered by their irre-
ligion. In the varied forms of their
wretchedness, physical and moral,
there is enough alternately to alarm
your fears, and to awaken your com
passion.
How great a work have you to do
for your country I Yon cannot do the
whole, but you must do your part.
Your aclivities will provoke those of
others. Your contributions for the
spiritual good of your country cannot
be dispensed with. You are the de-
positaiies and trustees of principles,
and of views of truth, in the absence
of which the moral interests of Bri
tain cannot be safely and triumph
antly adxanced, and with respect to
which, if you are not the fearless ad
vocates, those "truths will fall in the
streets," and the " equity" founded
on them will never " enter" into the
national institutions. And are you de
ficient in patriotism ? Can Protestant
Dissenters - can Congregational Chris
tians be wanting in love to a country
which is what it isthe abode of reli
gion and of religious liberty as the
fruit of the tears and blood, the cou
rage and constancy of their own fore
fathers and to whom their religious
liberties, and the land which is their
secure asylum, are more sacred and
dear, than to other men their wealth,
their immunities, or their domination ?
What a work have you to do for the
world ! You would evaugelize Britain,
that Britain may evangelize the world.
When the Apostles would find a centre,
where to kindle a light that might il
luminate the world, they began, di
vinely instructed, at Jerusalem. With
similar largeness of views and wisdom
of procedure, you must begiu in Bri
tain.
How great a work is before you for
the souls of men I How feeble is every
consideration of mere patriotism or
philanthropy, when compared with di
rect compassion for immortal souls
for their conversion to Godtheir
cleansing in the blood of Christ their
safety in the great and terrible day of
the Lord ! 1 his is your object and
work.
" Not for a favourite name or form,
But for immortal souls we plead."
Great is your work for the truth of
God ! Do darkening clouds of error
spread over the land ? Is another gos
pel preached which is not another ?
Let controversy and learned toil do
their valuable and necessary work to
arrest the growing mischief. But
preach the gospel, pure, simple, saving
gospel, not in the form of controversy,
but of testimony ; not to encounter
error, but to save souls. This will fill
the land with light : this will render
error powerless, and the truth irresist
ible and triumphant.
How important is your testimony to
the ordinances of Christ ! It is yours
to sustain the primitive apostolic prac
tice of infant baptism, unmixed with
the fatal superstitions of baptismal re
generation. It is yours to sustain the
sacredness of the Lord's Supper, not
by the absurdities of transubstanlia-
tion, or what cannot be distinguished
from it, but by fencing ibe solemn
commemoration of a dying Saviour's
love, by the sanctities of a faithful,
godly, scriptural discipline.
Nor is it a light straggle to which
you are now summoned for the great
cause of religious liberty. You must
make a firm stand for liberty on con
scientious grounds. Yon must witness
against human legislation and force in
the church of Christ. You must stand
for the voluntary character and sup
port of his kingdom. Upbraided as
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political, you must show yourselves the
true friends of spirituality.
All these great duties you will best
discharge through the medium of
vigorous Home Missions. Faithful
efforts to spread (he gospel in its pu
rity throughout the empire will sus
tain your piety, increase your influ
ence, and establish your principles.
Putting forth your utmost strength,
for this highest of all objects, on truly
scriptural principles, will best promote
every subordinate purpose which your
enlightened Christian benevolence
can meditate. It will work for truth,
charity, liberty. It will bless your
country, and prepare your country to
bless the world.
On this great work you must enter
with equal ardour and wisdom. Feeble
ness and folly must have no place in
your counsels. Private regards must
not sway public measures. Local in
terests must not absorb your efforts to
the neglect of large views and exten
sive co-operation. You must seek a
higher class of agency. You must, re
gardless of expense, undertake bold
enterprises, amidst the dense masses
of population. You must, to the ut
most, favour and promote the Home
Missionary tours of your most gifted
pastors. Excessive scruples as to order,
dread of public censure or contempt,
must not deter from open air preach
ing. There must be combination among
all your churches on a large scale lor
tiiis work. The strong must aid the
weak. The Association in each county
must be informed ofmust care for
must assistthe efforts of the Asso
ciations of all the other counties. At
present Cornwall and Cumberland
have no more mutual knowledge, sym
pathy, and help, than Olaheite and
Jamaica.
Pecuniary contributions must be
made on a scale commensurate with
this great object and its claims. Every
church, rich ur poor, should make its
constant annual contribution on a li
beral scale. England, Ireland, and
the Colonics, do not they form a field
deserving aud demanding this ? How
much precious time, labour, money,
are now absorbed in deputations to
obtain resources for these objects!
How often are committees perple>ed,
bow injuriously are their efforts re
tarded, by anxiety and uncertainty in
obtaining funds ! For your own Em
pire aud countrymen, brethren for
every thing sacred in your religion,
every thing dear in your native land,
139
we plead. We propose an annual
collection on a pre-concerted day, in
every Congregational Hulpit in Eng
land and Wales, for Home. We pro
pose that every Congregational Pastor
in England and Wales should on that
day plead with his own people, for
efforts to evangelize our own empire,
conducted on our own Independent
principles. Nor must this be all. An
nual and weekly contributions, and
liberal donations, must be added. Each
pastor and his people can distribute
the amount realized by them as thi y
may judge best - such a proportion
for England such for Irelandsuch
for the Colonies.
This, brethren, is an enterprise re
quiring deedsnot mere words. Our
proposals, and your ri sponse, on this
subject, to be of any value, must be
practical.
Will you on the last Lord's day in
every successive October, make the
annual collection for British Missions
now proposed ?
Will you make this important object
a matter of church business? Will you
employ in its support the influence
and organization of your Church state ?
Will you urge on members of churches
the special obligations under which
they are placed to promote it? Will
you establish it as a church custom, to
appeal to every member for a weekly
contribution to sustain Congregational
efforts for the spread of the gospel
among the British people wherever
they dwell? How potent, how pro
ductive, would be the universal adop
tion, by all members of your churches,
of this apostolic, regular, conscien
tious form of contribution !
Never were the Congregational
Churches summoned to a duty more
arduous, at a time at once so critical
and so inviting. Never were they in
a state more prepared for the enter
prise. They retain unimpaired their
sound theology. Their pastors have
learned to preach the old truth in a
more stirring manner, in a way more
immediately adapted to effect the con
version of souls. On the solid basis of
scriptural truth they know how to
found the most energetic appeals to
conscience. They are prepared to
preach in the right way to careless
multitudes. Seasons of renovating,
encouraging revival have been enjoyed
by many churches. How potent may
that ministry prove in the conversion
of those who never heard a faithful
gospel, which has availed by Uod s
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blessing, to arouse such as had grown
obdurate by years of unprofitable at
tendance on evangelical preaching !
The pastors and their churches have
learned, amidst the recent storm of
obloquy which has fallen on them for
the sake of their distinctive principles,
and amidst the melancholy defection
from the truth of numbers around
them, to value more than ever both
those highest doctrines which they now
hold with firmer grasp, and those sub
ordinate principles which they have
found conservative of the great vitali
ties of the gospel. A spirit of liberality
rests on the churches. In many in
stances they give nobly. They sustain
cheerfully the constant pressure on
their resources, needed for the sup
port of their own worship, and for the
spread of the gospel. Our pastors and
their churches, blessed he God, are a
people greatly prepared for vigorous
efforts in his service.
The Independent Churches are
under various and solemn obligations
to make efforts and sacrifices for the
spread of, Evangelical Religion in
Great Britain, Ireland, and the Co
lonies. Divine Providence has secured
to them under the British Crown, and
amidst the free institutions of this fa
voured country, for a term of one
hundred and fifty years, great liberty,
Sf curity, and repose. During this long
period of tranquillity they have grown
numerous and powerful. They are
richly favoured with all the ordinances
and privileges of the gospel. They
are entrusted with great resources for
usefulness. Their efforts in this work
have indeed of late years been great,
but they require to be much increased.
There is need that their attention
should be more specially directed to
this particular department of labour;
and that their proceedings in it should
be improved by system and co-opera
tion. If the exiled Jews, in the land
of their enemies, and of their banish
ment, were enjoined by the prophet,
" to seek the peace of the city whi
ther I have caused you to be carried
away captive, and pray unto the Lord
for it : for in the peace thereof shall
ye have peace"how much more from
attachment to their beloved native
country, and value for their Chris
tian privileges, which in its security
are secure, should the Independent
Churches put forth their utmost ef
forts to spread the truth and power
of the gospel wherever the British
people and British Institutions are
found ? Other powerful bodies are
now roused to unwonted activity, in
energetic efforts, to diffuse among
their countrymen their own views of
religion. If you deem those view*
salutary and saving, how ought their
labours to stimulate and encourage
yours! If you deem them pernicious,
ruinous, what terms can express your
obligation to redoubled efforts for the
diffusion of your trutli as the only cor
rective of their error ?
The Committee of the Congrega
tional Union of England and Wales,
therefore, brethren, invite you with
earnestness ami affection to come
forth to this work. This Union is be
coming, what it was from the first
intended to be, a medium for the
co-operation, counsels, and efforts of
our churches. Here are three great
societies adopted as your own through
a recognized connexion with this
Union. They now represent your
body, act on your principles, and look
to you for support. They are your
own. The Committee of this Union
will now, equally with their own com
mittees, labour tor their interests. At
the Annual Assembly of the Union,
their affairs will be appropriately the
subjects of discussion and of prayer.
Between their committees and that of
the Union there is the most entire
harmony and concert. They are in
dependent, but affiliated societies ;
managing their own affairs, but open
to the influence, and expecting the
assistance, of the Associated Pastors
and Churches of the Congregational
Union. The whole arrangement is in
tended that with one heart, and one
hand, the entire community of Inde
pendent Churches may labour for the
cause of Christ in the British empire.
And now, beloved brethren, if you
would be true to your principles, and
faithful to your opportunities ; if you
would serve your generation, as your
forefathers served theirs; if you would
wisely select those fields of labour im
mediately your own, and success in
which will spread its widening influ
ence and preparation to others more
remote j if you would answer the ex
pectations that have been raised of
some energetic movement on your
part; if you would avoid contempt for
feebleness, disunion, and too high con
ceit for yourselves ; if you would do
honour to your principles, and service
to your Master ; if you would do your
part for your country and the world
now is the time, and now the op
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portunity;tlie way for union, con
tribution, action, is open before you.
Those who guide and manage the
movement must not be wanting to
their duty. Nothing is needed but
the spirit of union and prayer,of li-
heiality and zeal. The Lord pour it
forth abundantly t
We are, dear brethren,
On behalf of the Committee of the
Union,
Your affectionate fellow-servants of
the Lord Jesus,
John Blackburn,^
W. S. Palmkr, ^Secretaries.
Algernon Wei.ls, )
PROCEEDINGS OP THE HOME MIS
SIONARY SOCIETY.
We have great pleasure in being
able to lay before our readers proof
that there is a determination on the
part of the Congregational Churches,
to enter more fully on the work of
Missions, in connexion with the Home
Missionary Society, than they have yet
done. Of this we are quite convinced,
that when the Congregational Churches
of England put forth their strength
generally and systematically, whether
it refers to intellect, piety, zeal, or
wealth, they will themselves be aston
ished at the powerful influence that
they shall be able to exert in the cause
of Home Missions. The following Re
solutions of the Church in Carr's-lane,
Birmingham, under the pastoral care
of our highly esteemed friend the Rev.
J. A. James, we give with great plea
sure :
" That this meeting cordially ap
proves of the great and holy effort
about to be made by the Home Mis
sionary Society to increase the number
and efficiency of its agents, in order to
the more extensive diffusion of divine
truth, and the establishment of
Churches of the Congregational order,
throughout these United Kingdoms
and their colonial dependencies ; and
that the plan and design of the Carr's-
lane Town Mission be enlarged to com
prehend the objects of the Home Mis
sionary Society.
" That it appears to this meeting de
sirable to raise one hundred pounds a
year for the funds of the Home Mis
sionary Society, and to continue the
support of two Home Missionaries for
the town of Birmingham."
The Church, under the united pas
Ill
toral care of the venerable Mr. Gaw-
thorn and his youthful colleague, Mr.
Corbio, has passed resolutions of a
kindred nature, which we cheerfully
give :
" That this Church is convinced it
is the duty of all Christian Churches
to cultivate the talents of all their mem
bers, and employ them in village
preaching, Sunday-school teaching,
visiting the sick, and in all practicable
ways of promoting the kingdom of
Christ, especially in their own vicini
ties.
" That it deplores the spiritual igno
rance and neglected condition of a
great part of the village population of
this county ; that it is convinced that
the means now in operation to amelio
rate that condition are quite inadequate
to its necessities ; that while it rejoices
in the exertions of its members, and
the members of the Congregation for
religious purposes, it at the same time
records its conviction, that a due pro
portion has not been done for home ;
that it pledges itself to increased atten
tion to the claims of Home, and re
commends its members to become sub
scribers to a fund for Home purposes.
" A Treasurer, Secretary, and Col
lectors were appointed by the Church,
to carry the proposal into effect, and
it was resolved, that the funds so
raised should be devoted to the Con
gregational Union of this county, and
to the General Home Missionary So
ciety ; in such proportions as the
Church shall decide at an annual
meeting to be held for that purpose."
Similar resolutions have been adopt
ed in other churches ; but not having
received copies of them, we do not feel
at liberty to name the particular places.
We trust that in the next number of
the magazine we shall be able to add
many to the list, whose desire it is to
do more for their beloved country than
they have not yet ventured to attempt,
or even to anticipate.
The Directors of the Home Mis
sionary Society have resolved to adopt
vigorous measures in London for form
ing Congregational Auxiliaries ob
taining donations and subscriptions on
a larger scale than usual, to assist the
enlarged operations of the Society.
We are happy that some of the friends
of Missions have liberally contributed.
The list, considerably enlarged, we
hope to present to our readers in an
early number. We are auxious to
convince our friends throughout Eng
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land that we do not make an urgent
appeal to them to help us in the
enlargement of our plans for evange
lizing our country, which we are not
prepared to make, in the first instance,
to the Directors, to the ministers,
and leading friends of religion in the
metropolis. This has been done in
part, and will soon be done generally.
Our hope is, that their zeal and libe
rality will stimulate the friends of Mis
sions in the country to increased libe
rality.
In the meantime, the Directors are
incurring responsibilities, which show
their confidence in the Congregational
Churches of this country. They have
adopted, during the last month, six
new Stations in destitute districts of
England, involving a very considerable
expenditure beyond their receipts.
They have also under consideration,
applications from twelve other towns
and districts, embracing a population
of nearly 50,000 persons. They have
likewise received a number of applica
tions from pastors in various counties,
who are willing to devote a portion of
their time to village labourif they
can be set free from other engage
ments, (not pastoral,) by a small an
nual grant from the Society. These
cases are also under consideration. The
Directors are very anxious to supply
the new Stations with efficient men,
and are now taking measures to obtain
them. They are also seeking out well-
qualified ministers who are able and
willing to train suitable persons for
Home Missionary work, in accordance
with the plan of education agreed
upon by the Directors. They are
likewise looking to their honoured
brethren, the Pastors of Churches, in
town and country, for their aid in find
ing out, and recommending them most
pious and most devoted young men,
whose previous circumstances render
it necessary for them to be devoted
to study for such a period as may be
considered proper. While the Direc
tors are thus claiming the assistance
of all who desire the spiritual welfare
of their beloved countrythere is a
hope cherished by many, that some of
our best men from our Theological In
stitutions, will be found willing to oc
cupy important stations in towns where
their abilities would be appreciated,
and their labours might be successful.
THE FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF
THE BRISTOL AUXILIARY HOME
MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
Your Committee, in presenting to
you the Fifth Annual Report of the
Bristol Auxiliary Home Missionary
Society, do it with no ordinary degree
of pleasure ; as never, perhaps, did the
Home Missionary cause appear in a
more promising aspect. Your Com
mittee would refer with peculiar satis
faction, to the Union between the Pa
rent Society and the Congregational
Union of England and Wales, without
any compromise of principle on either
side ; and with the prospect of much
increased energy being thrown into
the cause of Home Missions. This
junction was happily carried into effect
at the Annual Meeting of the Society
held on the 19th of May, 1840, and,
we believe, to the satisfaction of all
whom it in any way concerned. And
we trust, if spared to see another An
nual Meeting, we shall hear of the
happy results, in the location of an
increased number of faithful minis
ters of the gospel, in the dark and
neglected villages and hamlets of our
land.
The affairs of the Parent Society
have, during the past year, presented
a most promising appearance. Mis
sionaries have been sent to many des
titute places. Christian churches have
been established ; and in almost all the
stations connected with the Society,
there has been an increasing interest
felt in sabbath-school instruction. The
Society has under its patronage 120
Missionaries and agentsproclaiming
the gospel of salvation to upwards of
60,000 hearers, in the midst of a po
pulation of 7011,000 souls ; 1 30 sabbath-
schools have been established, con
taining in them about 8,500 children,
instructed by 580 gratuitous teachers.
The total receipts of the Society for
the past year, wre ,8,048 : and the
disbursements 6,969, leaving a ba
lance in favour of the Society, of
1,074. This may at first sight seem
a considerable balance, but it is insuf
ficient to pay the salaries and other
charges due on the 21th Inst., so that,
unless previous to that period, contri
butions to a considerable amount
be received, the Society will be in
debt : and thus the Committee will be
unable to adopt any extended spheres
of operation. And can we for a mo
ment contemplate this without the
most poignant sorrow 1 Shall not a
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cry be heard from the Churches of
Bristol, as the voice of one man"Go
forward, and we will do what in us
lies, to support and encourage yon."
We can only speak for ourselves, but
let us speak and act in a manner
worthy of our character, and worthy
of the cause, that by our zeal we may
stimulate others.
In adverting to the affairs of this
Auxiliary, we have much pleasure in
saying that its sphere of labour has
been considerably increased during
the past year. Grants have been made
to the canses at White's-hill and
Wrington ; and an entirely new sta
tion has been opened at l'orls-head,
where there is a most pleasing and
animating prospect of success. A
suitable sized Chapel is now in the
course of erection, which it is to be
hoped, will be finished early in the
month of August. There are con
nected with this Auxiliary, seven sta
tions supported, either wholly, or in
part, from the funds raised by it. The
names of the stations, with the Minis
ters who occupy them, are as follows :
Wickwar, Mr. Stone; White's-hill,
Mr. Averill; Anvil-street; Mr. Tay
lor; Pill, Mr. Ellson ; Wrington, Mr.
Dennis ; Nailsea, Mr. White; Ports-
head, Mr. Vernon. Connected with
these, there are other stations, where
your agents preach statedly, or occa
sionally, during the week. God is
graciously owning the word of his
grace, dispensed by jour agents ; and
in some cases, in a most eminent de
gree. Sinners are converted mem
bers ;ue added to the churches and
the instruction of the rising genera
tion in the knowledge of divine things,
proceeds in a very pleasing manner,
while tract distribution is also care
fully attended to in most of the places
connected with this Auxiliary. May
the Lord abundantly pour out bis
Spirit on these interesting stations.
May the work of conversion go for
ward, and may the name of Christ be
abundantly glorified.
There is another subject to which
your Committee cannot but advert
with peculiar pleasure ; and that is the
union of the churches in the county of
Gloucester, with those in Bristol, for
the purpose of promoting Home Mis
sionary operations generally through
out the county, so that they shall be
united as one Auxiliary to the Parent
Society, to be denominated " The
Bristol and Gloucestershire Auxiliary
Home Missionary Society ;" this, we
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have no doubt, will meet with the
cordial approbation of the friends of
the Home Missionary cause amongst
us, and that we shall all hail it as an
other token of God's favour retting
upon us. And we trust it is the fore
runner of abundant blessings about to
be poured out upon us. Brethren,
" there remaineth yet very much land
to be possessed." Even in our own
county how many places arc there
still destitute of the message of mercy,
where there is no gospel preached,
that the inhabitants may be led to the
knowledge of Christ, and be saved.
And solemn is the thought, " Where
there is no vision, the people perish."
And can wc think of them perishing,
anil not arise for their help and their
deliverance 1 Can we, as the pro
fessed followers of the Lamb, sit still,
saying, ' Am I my brother's keeper?"
God forbid ! let u* all with holy de-
votedness arise to the work of the
Lord
" Oh Christian, to their rescue fly,
Preach Jesus to them, or they die !"
MORNING HERALD AND HOME
MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.
We certainly had no expectation
that our unobtrusive publication would
have been considered deserving the no
tice of the Morning Herald. This,
however, has been the case. Wc give
the passage from the Morning Herald
of the 17th of July, which includes
the introductory remarks, and the ex
tract, which is pro/essedlg taken from
this publication :
THE "GLOBE" AND THE VOLUN
TARY PRINCIPLE.
{From the Morning Herald, Friday,
July 17, 1840.)
" A few evenings since the Globe
inserted a paragraph remarking on the
motion recently introduced by Sir Ro
bert Inglis, for a grant for Church Ex
tension. As a matter of course, Sir
Robert was attacked with abuse the
most virulent, and the Voluntary Prin
ciple lauded to the skies. For the
edification of our contemporary, we
extract a few remarks from the Home
Missionary Magazine, a dissenting
periodical, supported by the Indepen
dents. The extract ought to be pub
lished throughout the kingdom. It is
this :
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"It is most clear that the Volun
tary System has never yet provided
adequate Christian institutions for any
one nation on the face of the earth ;
the Voluntary Principle provides among
ourselves for a certain proportion of
the population of large towns, but it
leaves the mass of the community un
touched. It has had fair opportuni
ties of evincing its capabilities in this
country during at least a century,
while the Church of England was
asleep, and while a rapidly increasing
population was left with scarcely any
additional churches or clergy ; and
yet, with every advantage, with liberal
contributions from many of different
communions, the advocates of volun
tary churches have not been able to
provide for any tolerable proportion
of the neglected population.
"You very rarely meet with a large
and nourishing Dissenting interest in any
place where it has not either been pre
ceded by, or is at the moment contem
porary with, a pious and zealous mi
nistry in the Establishment. The same
observation applies to Glasgow, to
Paisley, and to all the great towns in
Scotland ; while in Ireland the volun
tary labourers are very few, and pro
duce a very feeble impression. In
America, however, the inefficiency of
the Voluntary System is evinced in
the most appalling manner. Immense
tracts of country, peopled by tens,
nay, hundreds of thousands of inha
bitants, are at this moment destitute
of ministers, churches, and religious
ordinances ; and, as a natural conse
quence, are falling victims to intem
perance and infidelity, and are thus
prepared for the irruptions of popery.
They, therefore, speak ignorantly, or
weakly, who, in the face of such as
tounding facts, talk about the full effi
ciency of the Voluntary Principle to
supply wants so multitudinous as
these."
We might leave the passage to speak
for itself, as far as we are concerned
for our readers must know that if such
a passage ever appeared in this Maga
zine, it would not be there as contain
ing our sentiments, or those of the
Independent Dissentersor the sup
porters of a " Voluntary" Society like
our own. We could not possibly stul
tify ourselves by decrying the very prin
ciple through which the Society came
into existence, and has continued to
this day ; nor could we be so incon
sistent as to declare what is so untrue
as to its non- efficiency in America,
when our publication has again and
again referred to the successful efforts
of the Voluntary Principle in that
country. Seeing, however, that the
extract was given so boldly, and in
such an unqualified manner, as a pas
sage from the Home Missionary Ma
gazine, we could hardly imagine that
it was not so. We thought at first
that such a passage might have been
inserted, to afford an opportunity of
exposing its falsehood, or as showing
the sentiments of persons opposed to
the Voluntary Principlethat the pas
sage in short had a beginning and an
ending, which have been omitted ; and
that in a series of twenty volumes we
might have forgotten that such a pas
sage was there ; but we have carefully
examined, and got others to do the
same, the volumes which have been
published since the Voluntary Contro
versy commenced, and no such passage
can be found. Our readers will per
ceive that the Morning Herald gives
no year, nor page. We have sought
for information to enable us to speak
decidedly in this month's publication,
but could not obtain it. The Editor
of the Morning Herald has been seen.
He has promised to get the informa
tion sought for, namely, the volume
and page of the Magazine from which
their correspondent has taken the pa
ragraph. The result, we shall give in
our next number. We are almost cer
tain no such passage can be found in
the Magazine, at all. We shall not
say more at present on that point ;
still we cannot but express our regret
that a respectable journal should give
insertion to a communication which
affects the consistency of a wholede-
nomination, by ascribing sentiments
to them, which they entirely disavow,
without making inquiry as to the cor
rectness of the statement.
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MISCELLANEOUS INTE LLIGENCE.
HOME MISSIONARY BAZAAR.
Ma. EDITOR, - Having never had
an opportunity to attend the Sale of
Ladies' Work for the benefit of your
Society, I know but few particulars
respecting it; but of course as an effort
made by those of my own sex, I have
read with a peculiar interest, the pub
lished accounts of it from year to year.
And this year, especially, when it was
brought so prominently before the no
tice of the Annual Meeting, I have
felt a more than ordinary sympathy
with my sisters of the metropolis. I
know something of the persevering in
dustry-the personal sacrifices-the
feverish anxiety-inseparable from the
production and arrangement of such
schemes of benevolence. And I could
not but ask myself how should I
have felt, if any exertions in which I
had taken part, had been spoken of in
the unceremonious terms, employed by
some of the speakers on that occa
sion?" That moment of excitement
however is past, and the grand ques
tion now is, What are the female
friends of the Society to do next ? It
is not to be thought of for a moment,
that the time, and talent, and energy
formerly devoted to the preparations
for the Annual Sale, are to be lost to
the cause; but there may be some
thing experienced like discouragement,
or perhaps a difficulty to know into
what channel these energies and ta
lents may be directed. But if I might be
permitted to whisper in the ear of the
ladies more immediately concerned, I
would say to them, Be not weary in
well-doing. You have seen that even
good people may be divided in opinion
as to the best means of doing good.
Bat as to the great object-the bless
ed purpose itself of extending the
knowledge of Christ through our own
country-there is no diversity of opi
nion about that. The case becomes
every day more urgent; indeed, I
should rather consider the present cri
sis as affording, in a remarkable de
gree, a test of sincerity and attachment
to the cause. The Public Sale in Lon
don may probably be discontinued, but
should any lady, on that account, de
sist from further efforts, the inference
of course would be, that it was not
really a concem for perishing souls
which influenced her in former years.
Where faith and love have been the
145
fountain, the streams prevented from
flowing in one direction, will, un
doubtedly, seek for themselves another
outlet. And with unaffected earnest
ness, the question will be asked, VVhat
can I do? Such an inquiry proposed
in such a spirit, can never fail to pro
duce some useful result. And I know
few subjects more interesting, or which
you, Sir, would more readily admit to
a place in your pages, than the various
suggestions which would occur to dif
ferent minds, and in various circum
stances, if some of your female readers
would kindly communicate them. I
trust this will be the case, and should
rejoice if these imperfect hints be in
strumental in calling them forth. In
the meantime permit me just to men
tion one or two things, which have
occurred to myself.
I. The formation of Female Associa
tions, for the collecting of weekly and
monthly contributions.
II. Stated Social Meetings for the
purpose of receiving information re
specting the spiritual condition of our
country-serious conference on the
duty and privilege of diffusing the
blessings of the gospel at home-and
united prayer for a blessing to attend
the efforts of Home Missionaries.
III. This is the most important of
all,-direct personal efforts for the
conversion of sinners. Without in the
least depreciating the labours of the
needle, or the pencil, when employed
to augment the funds of the Society, I
am convinced that one-third of the
time and strength expended on pre
paration for the sale, if devoted to
regular, persevering, pointed effort for
awakening the consciences of two,
three, or more individuals, would, by
the divine blessing, accomplish more
for the furtherance of the gospel.
And further, allow me to remark,
there may be localities where sales of
articles made for the purpose, are not
liable to the same objections as some
have entertained, in reference to that
which may be discontinued. There are
those humble disciples of the Saviour,
who have time and ingenuity to give in
his service, and little or nothing be
side. Let them not imagine for a mo
ment, that because it is thought unde
sirable in London, it must necessarily
be so every where else. The wisdom
that cometh down from above is to be
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obtained in answer to prayer, and EXTRACTS FROM THE REPORT OP

where this is bestowed, there will be
little danger of mistake as to the man- THE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE ASSO
ner and the means most suitable for CIATION, 1840.
each particular place. " Our report divides itself into two
Phoebe. parts; one having reference to the
state of our churches in the county;
EXPECTATION OF THE MESSIAH IN the other to our exertions as a Home
Missionary Association.
1840, BY THE JEWS.
" The churches in Nottingham have
The Rev. Mr. B , who has la reason to be thankful for the internal
boured for some years as a Missionary peace and external prosperity with
among the Jews, and is himself an which, during the last twelve months,
Israelite, recently stated to us, that they have been favoured. Sixty-four
there were few Jewish families in individuals have, during that period,
Prussia-one or more of the members given satisfactory evidence of conver
or connexions of which are not bap sion to God, and have been admitted
tized : and though many of them are to church communion. The Town
Christian only in name, he knew also Mission, which the Congregational, in
many to be in heart the followers of union with the Baptist and other
Christ. " There is at the present mo churches, support, has been produc
ment," he says, " a very general ex tive of much good : the Missionaries
pectation among the Jews that the have carried the gospel to the houses
Messiah will appear in the course of ot those who were too indifferent and
the present year (1840.)" This expec careless to attend the public sanc
tation is founded on calculations made tuary ; and in numerous instances it
by many of the Talmudists, on data has been blessed to the salvation of
supplied by the prophecies in the Old immortal souls. Our churches have
Testament scriptures: and one learned also attended to the regular distribu
Talmudist has declared, that if the tion of religious tracts, and to branch
Messiah do not appear this year, they sabbath ischools, which have been
are bound to believe that lie must formed in the immediate neighbour
have already come, and that Jesus of hood of Nottingham ; one of these is
Nazareth must have been He. Should at New Radford, where the Friar-
this expectation lead the Jews to lane friends have also conducted stated
prayer, then may we yet see a literal worship in a neat chapel capable of
fulfilment of the ancient prediction, accommodating 230 hearers; another
" I will pour upon the house of David, is at Bloomsgrove, under the superiu-
and upon the inhabitants of Jerusa tendance of the Castle-gate teachers;
lem, the spirit of grace and of suppli and a third at Old Kadford, which is
cation : and they shall look upou me supported by a gentleman connected
whom they have pierced, and they with the church in James's-street, and
shall mourn for Him, s one niournetli who, in addition to a Sunday-school of
for his only sou ; and shall be in bit about 120 scholars, maintains stated
terness for Him, as one that is in bit- sabbath worship in a commodious
terness for bis first-born. In that day room, in which 200 attendants can be
there shall be a great mourning in comfortably accommodated. We may
Jerusalem, as the mourning ot Hadad- add, in reference to Nottingham, that
limmon, in the valley of Megidcton. very interesting special religious ser
And the land shall mourn, every fa vices were held in December last,
mily apart ; the family of the house of which were not only attended by
David apart, and their wives apart ; crowded assemblies, but have been
the family of the house of Nathan the means of exciting a spirit of Chris
apart, and their wives apart;" &c.&c. tian love and devoted ness amongst
Zech. xii. 1014 " Now, if the fall professors, as well as of awakening
of them be the riches of the world, many previously careless to attention
and the diminishing of them the riches and inquiry on the subject of religion."
of the Gentiles, how much more their
fulness? .... For if the casting Proceedings of the Public Meeting.
away of them be the reconciling of the
world, what shall the receiving of (The Rev. John Wild in the Chair.)
them be, bnt life from the dead ?'' The Report having been read by
Rom. xi. 12--15.Bible Extracts. one of the Secretaries, it was re
solved :
1. That the Report now read be
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received, and that this Meeting is
convinced that increased Home Mis
sionary efforts is the solemn duty of
the Congregational Church* s.
2. That the Meeting calls upon all
the Churches in the Association to
more ardent, persevering, and be-
lieving prayer on behalf of the desti
tute towns, villages, and hamlets in
our county, and to more liberal con
tributions towards the spread of the
gospel amongst them.
3. That the thanks of this Meeting
bf presented to the Rev. Algernon
Wells, for his friendly visit, for his
excellent sermon preached last night,
and for his services this evening,
trusting that the blessing of God will
render his labours here permanently
beneficial.

DEFICIENCY OF THE MEANS OF INSTRUCTIONA

LOUD CALL FOR HOME MISSIONARY EXERTION.
OFFICIAL.
(Extract from a Report of Seymour Tremenheere, Esq., Inspector of Schools, aided by
Public Grants.See Minutes of Council on Education, 1839-40, p. 172.)
" Notwithstanding the efforts of the Establishment to supply the
spiritual exigencies of these rapidly increasing communities, (the
Mining districts of South Wales,) and the sustained exertions of the
different denominations of Dissenters, the number of individuals not
BROUGHT WITHIN THE INFLUENCE OF ANY SPIRITUAL SUPERINTEN
DENCE is proved to be considerable . The careful inquiries of the
proprietor of the Varteg works, supply the fact, that of 8598 inha
bitants of that district, 1776 Protestants, and 207 Roman Catholics,
of an age to attend a place of worship, do not go to any church or
chapel, making together 1983 or (24-24 per cent.) one fourth of the
whole."
N. B. The volume from which the above is extracted, is well deserving the
attention of all who are interested in the subject of education, or the cause of
Home Missions.

NEW CHAPEL AT MOORLINCH, Dissenting churches, who seemed in a

NEAR OTHERY.
The first stone of a New Chapel at
Moorlinch was laid on April 17, 1840.
The stone was laid by the Honourable
Mrs. Thompson, (who placed 5 5s.
on it as a donation.) Thomas Hilliar,
Esq., also presented 30. The Rev. J.
Bishop, of Bridgewater, delivered a
most appropriate address. The Rev. J.
Baker, of Boroughbridge, preached in
the evening. More than 000 persons
were present.
On the same day, a Chapel was
opened in the village of Coxley, So
merset. The Congregations were large,
and the collections liberal.
THE CLAIMS OF HOME MISSION
ARIES TO CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
AND REGARD.
1 have lately, Mr. Editor, been sueers, the reproaches and persecutions,
brought into contact with members of which are met, and must be encoun-
great measure unacquainted with the
state of their country, (spiritually con
sidered,) and who, in consequence,
could not give to the men who are la
bouring to carry out your plans, in
the rural districts of the land, any
thing like that full measure of Chris
tian sympathy and prayerful co-oper
ation which tliey ought to calculate on
as the debt of the church.
And fearing, dear Sir, that those
with whom your correspondent con
versed, are not the only individuals
who may profitably examine them
selves on this subject, suffer me, there
fore, to address to all the members of
our churches, who read your Maga
zine, a few thoughts in simple sin
cerity.
Do you know, then, dear brethren,
the positionthe toils the privations
spiritual, mental, and physical, the
up-hill work with the taunts and
148 Home Missionary Magazine
tered by your brethren of the Home
Missionary Society.
It is not wrong to say the majority
of yon do not, for you have not yet
taken a full and correct view of this
subject.
When the Directors of the Home
Missionary Society send an evangelist
to a district, what is it for ? Is it to
live in luxury in self-indulgencein
indolence in the neglect of his du
ties 1 We emphatically reply, It is not.
The first is altogether out of the ques
tion, and the man who is guilty of the
others, is unworthy of the Christian
name, and is only desecrating that
office with which he has been en
trusted. No, dear brethren, the Home
Missionary is sent to a district, be
cause, on well-ascertained evidence,
it needs the proclamation of the Gos
pel to be made there ; because immor
tal souls are there calling, by their
present condition, by their prospects for
eternity, " Come over and help us."
And he is sent to labour, to work hard,
for the glory of Christ, for the profit
and salvation of souls. What an im
mense trust ! what tremendous respon
sibilities press upon the man t And
then he arrives at his place, and in a vil
lage life every one must needs know all
the rest ; and now that a stranger has
come among them, he must be known ;
and every scrap of information con
cerning him, soul and body mind
and manners, is sought after with avi
dity. You will allow me to say, no
men stand in need of more, prudence,
and tact, and self-management, con
ducted, as it confessedly ought to be,
with the wisdom of the serpent, and the
harmlessness of the dove.
But this is far from being all. He
comes to make aggressions! to exhibit
sin, " that abominable thing which
God hateth," in all its naked defor
mity ; to show the sinner to himself;
to preach those truths which level
man's pride in the dust; to bear his
testimonywith fidelity to God, and
man, and conscience, against every soul-
destroying " refuge of lies," which
would dishonour Christ, and ruin man.
Must he not then calculate on oppo
sition ? O yes ! dinners love their
idols, and out of the principles com
mon to depraved humanity, will
" speak all manner of evil" against
the individual who charges them with
lobbing God of his glory, by refusing
to make an immediatean unreserved
surrender of their hearts to him.
And then there are other things
which must he taken into account
when you are called to sympathise
with the Home Missionary. In com
mon with all Christian ministers, he
has the flesh struggling for ease, and
the pointed shafts of Satan's hatred
warring against his soul ; lie is often
ready to say, " I labour in vain, and
spend my strength for nought." This
is, frequently, to his mind a source of
mental depression, which destroys his
peace, and sickens his heart. He has
temptations too from his isolated situa
tion. His incentives to vigorous ex
ertion must be drawn, more so than
in other cases, from " conscience to
ward God ;" for he has not the eyes
of his brethren so immediately on
him, as in more public circumstances.*
And then, are there no trials from
half-decided wavering friends? There
are many, and they are distressing.
If in his retirement he plans some
scheme, or has suggested to him some
new mode of doing good, " while he
has opportunity," how often, when
the plan is mentioned to his friends,
is it coldly received ; and, if it be one
which needs the outlay of a little
" gold that perisheth," how then is lie
made to feel the anxieties of his heart
arise, that professors around hiin may
have, and then exhibit that " greatness
of soul," that nobleness of purpose,
which makes sacrifices for souls, because
" the love of Christ constrainetli
them." In the experience of the
Home Missionary, this is more than
usually trying. His professed religious
friends who could thus aid him in his
ministerial solicitudes, are few ; and if
they will not work with him, his zeal
is enfeebled, his exertions are para-
lized, and his soul is grieved. I might
go on much farther, dear brethren,
but surely you will henceforth think
of your Home Missionaries when at
the throne of grace. When you hear
in mind, that in his locality he may
not have (and this is true of some) a
" fellow -labourer in the Gospel," with
whom he might exchange thoughts,
and enjoy happy fellowship within
twelve or fifteen miles of his resi
dence ; nay, that he may have few, if
any, believing companions, with whom
he can have that ample and unilis-
* It will not be well, hastily to say, " this
is no temptation." No one can say how far
this may be an incentive to self-indulgence
or growing feeble in spiritual activity and
labour, until he has been placed in circum
stances favourable to such temptation. " He
that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool." It
our acquaintance with our own hearts were
deeper, wc should trust them less than we
rio.
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ttirbed association of hallowed friend Mudie gave the charge. The Rev.
ship which cements the hearts of Edward Paltriilge, of South Pether-
Zion's pilgrims to one another. He is ton, concluded with prayer. The pub
also, as you know, looked upon fre lic meeting was held in the afternoon,
quently as an unwelcome intruder, one when Thomas Thompson, Esq., of
therefore scarcely to be tolerated. As Poundisford Park, took the chair;
these things, then, combined, are the and the Rev. Messrs. Davies, Baker,
experience of your brethren, who (Baptist,) Adams, Bishop, Oram,
labour in this work, do they not Mudie, and others, advocated the
need Christian sympathy? Surely claims of the Home Missionary So
they do, and in a very especial sense. ciety. The attendance was large
And remember, you who profess at the interest well sustained throughout,
tachment to Christ and his Gospel, and the collection exceeded that of
the importance of Home Missionary any previous year. Let us be thank
exertion, surely there is something ful, and stimulated to renewed activity,
deeply affecting in the facts which may till Britain shall be evangelized, and
be stated, relative to the moral and the whole earth filled with the know
spiritual destitution of the land we live ledge of the Lord.
in. And, brethren, think of the little
time we have to work ! Our time is
short! Our account- day is fast draw A CONVOY TO THE NEW JERUSA
ing near ! If we have been blessed, is it LEM.
not that we may, to as large an ex A child of God may be tossed, by
tent as possible, aim at being to reason of corruption and temptation,
many a blessing ? Let us identify our
in a troublesome sea ; but that ship
selves with God's cause. Let us pray
shall never be shipwrecked, whereof
that it may prosper. Let us " workChrist is the pilot ; the scriptures the
while it is called to-day, for the compass ; the promises the tackling ;
NIGHT COMETH WHEREIN NO MAN
hope the anchor ; faith the cable ; the
CAN WORK."
Thanking you, Mr. Editor, for al Holy Ghost the winds, and holy affec
tions the sails, filled with the gales of
lowing these few lines to appear in the Spirit. Fear not, little flock, for
your Magazine, it is your heavenly Father's good plea
I am yours, sure to bring you safe to his kingdom.
Very respectfully, Now, the God of hope fill you with all
A Home Missionary. peace and joy in believing.
W. S., June 4, 1840.

SOMERSET AUXILIARY HOME HOME AND COLONIAL INFANT

MISSIONARY SOCIETY. SCHOOL SOCIETY.

The Eighteenth Anniversary of the
above Auxiliary was held at Fulwood
meeting, near Taunton, (late Rev. T.
Gulding's,) on Wednesday, April 1,
1840, when the Rev. J. D. Mudie
attended as a deputation from the
Parent Society. The interest of the
meeting was greatly increased by the
Ordination of the Rev. VV. Gammon,
Home Missionary on the Norton sta
tion. The Rev. John Bishop, of Bridge-
water, commenced the services of the
day by reading the scriptures, and
prayer ; and the Rev. John Davies, of
Taunton, delivered the introductory
discourse. The Rev. James Tay'or
(minister of the place) asked the
usual questions, and received the con
fession of faith. The ordination prayer
was offered by the Rev. John H. Cuff,
of Wellington, aud the Rev. J. D.
This Society held its annual meet
ing on the 3lst of March last, at the
Model School-room in Gray's Inn-
road. The subscribers were invited
to see the school in its usual course,
and the teachers under instruction.
At one o'clock General M'Enues took
the chair, (in the absence of the Earl
of Chichester, the president,) and the
report was read. It. gave a very sa
tisfactory account of the Society dur
ing the last year. Upwards of 120
teachers had been trained and recom
mended to schools. Seven Mission
aries had been instructed for foreign
service, and a considerable number of
nursery governesses recommended
to situations. The receipts of the year
were 1,410, and the expenditure
,1,570.
 150 Home Missionary Magazine

TO Till! BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY.

(Received March 10, 1840.)
The Memorial of the undersigned Missionaries of the London Missionary
Society, stationed at the Navigators Islands,
Respectfully shewkth, That it has pleased the Divine Head of the
Church to hless with a large measure of success the preaching of the word of
God in this interesting group, so that nearly 40,000 people have been brought
under Christian instruction, several hundred have received baptism, and above
200 have bi come members of Christian Churches. The number who can read
is upwards of 20,030.
That, at the Tahitian and Rarotonga presses, several elementary books have
been printed, and arc in use, and also 2000 cpies of the Gospel of Matthew ;
5000 copies of a brief Old -Testament History, and 3000 copies of the History
of Joseph. We have just received a press and printer from England ; ami
have several further elementary books ready to print off, and also a summaiy
of New Testament Hislory.
That wc are proceeding with translations of several books of the New Tes
tament, and one or two of the Old, some of which will he ready for the press
within the next twelve months ; but our supply of paper is very limited, and
far from sufficient to print the elementary books now ready for the press.
That our method of translation is as follows: We translate, in general, di
rectly from the originals, but with constant reference to the authorized En
glish Version, and frequent use of the heptuagint, Vulgate, Syriac, and other
versions; using also, in difficult passages, such Lexicons and Commentaries as
we possess ; and we believe we have some of the most valuable. We have also
the advantage of being aided by the Tahitian, and portions of some other Po
lynesian Versions.
We trust the Committee of the British and Foreign Bible Society will
therefore afford us their aid, by a grant of paper ; and thus still further ex
tend the sphere of their benevolent and godlike efforts for the evangeliza
tion of the world.*
J. Williams, Thos. Heath,
Chas. HahdiG, A. W. Murray,
W. Day, Alex. Macdonald.
W. Miller,

* 500 reams of paper have been granted by the Committee.

notices of new publications. tions, it is particularly suited for the

The Types Unveiled .- or, the Gospel
picked out of the Legal Ceremonies ;
wherein/ we may compare the Substance
with the Shadow. Bv 'Ihomal Warden,
Minister, p. 29G. London. The Reli-
gious
e Tract Society.
This is a reprint of an old and ex-
cellent book. It will be found a truly
acceptable gift to those who, hunger-
ing and thirsting after righteousness,
delight to find the substance of the
gospel wherever it can be discovered,
It is a work not so much of critical in-
vestigation, as of spiritual meditation*
And being not only printed in good,
clear type, but divided into short por-
Hei ani the feeble.
Hints on Self-examination. By the Rer.
Hugh Su'melt, M.A., p. 30. London.
Religious Tract Society.
>m. .
The important l- ..-,.,.
subject ,
of this little
work is here presented in a very use-
ful, as well as practical manner. Few,
indeed, will be found who deny the
necessity of self-examination; but
many, we believe, experience some dif-
ficulty in the right performance of the
duty. To such persons, the author
has rendered an acceptable service;
and it is published by the Tract So-
ciety in a cheap and portable form.
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DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS,

From June 18 to July 18, 1840.
Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at tlic Society's
Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.,
JOSHUA WILSON, Esq., and BENJAMIN HANBURY, Esq., Treasurers- the'
Rev. E. A. DUNN, Rev. A. WELLS, and Rev. Dr. MATHESON, Secretaries;
by Messrs. LADBROKES and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings; by-
Messrs. HANKEV, Fenchurch street, and by any of the Directors.
The List will in future be made up to the \8tli dan of every Month,

s. d. t. rf.
EASINGTON-LANE STATION, Mr. Mitchell, by Rev. R. H. Shep
DURHAM, Rev. J. Anderson. herd D 1 0 o
Subscriptions, &c. : Mr. Cunnold, ann. sub 0 10 G
Seat-rents at Shad- Miss Fysh, Stamford, ann. sub. ... 1 o 0
forth 0 19 6 Miss E. Fysh, do., ann. sub 10 0
Do. at Easington-lane 18 0 Subscriptions by Mr. Pitts, Col
Collected at do 0 14 3 lector 27 10 8
Do. at Shadforlh 0 3 0 Mrs. M.J. C, Greenwich, contents
Do. at Shorten 0 8 7 of Box 0 8 0
Missionary-box, Eas Rev. W. Wild, Guernsey, by Rev.
ington-lane 0 14 5 W. S. Palmer, ann. sub 1 o 0
Collected at K. S.,by Miss Shepherd, forWidow
Sherburn 0 4 0 Sandford 10 0
Blestett-Thornton ... 0 4 2 C. G. S., and Friends, for Widow
Bell, Fothenngil) 0 3 2 Sandford, 2nd donation 1 o 0
Mr. Watson, Hough S- F 1) 0 10 0
ton 0 8 0 Mr. Butcher, contents of Mission
Mr. Johnston, Shad- ary Box 1 l? 4
forth 0 6 0 Mr. G. Sutton, for Wheathamp-
John Storey 0 1 6 stead Station 5 0 0
5 14 7 Donations for Widow Stradling
Mrs. I.add, Ramsgate : and Widow Sandford, by Mr. j.
Collected from friends 2 2 0 B. Rawlings, from Rev. R. Gill,
Mrs. Ladd, ann. sub.. 0 10 0 of Chard, viz. :
Mrs. Caught, ann. sub. 0 10 0 Mrs. Kcnnaway 2 2 0
3 2 0 Mr. Brunard 1 0 0
D. C, Staffordshire D 50 0 0 Mr. Lee 0 10 0
Do., for Widow Stradling 1 0 0 Mr. and Mrs. Edwards 0 6 0
Do., for Widow Sandford 1 0 0 Rev. R. Gill and Fa
Thomas Wontner, Esq., by Key, mily 0 15 0
A.Wells D 21 0 0 5 0 0
Joseph Wontner, Esq., by Rev. A. Mr. ., per Mr. J. B. Rawlings ... 0 10 o
Wells D 10 10 0 Miss Sarah Gates, collected by
The Author of "Jethro," by Rev. Cards, Crayford, Kent 0 14 o
A. Weils 5 5 0 Rev. D. E. Ford, Lymington,
Samuel Stephens, Esq., Walsall, D 5 0 0 Hants, Collected by Miss Mur-
Do. for Widow Sandford 2 10 0 sell 1 0 9
Do. for Widow Stradling 2 10 0 New Year's Gift Cards
R. M. Holbom, Esq., by the Rev. Caroline Walton 0 3 4
J.Blackburn 1) 5 0 0 E. M. Burford 0 2 0
Mr. Thomas Zachary, Arely, near B. G. Burford 0 III
Stourport, Worcestershire, by C. Baker 0 0 0
Mr. Young D 3 0 0 E. Hookey 0 5 1
legacy of Mr. John Knight, late of W.Smith 0 8 2
the Strand, less duty 89 13 4 J. Head 0 7 4
Legacy of Mr. Daniel Gething, late F.. L. Footner 0 5 6
of Newington Butts, by Owen R. Footncr 0 3 0
Gething Williams, Esq., Execu 1 17 4
tor, less duty 89 15 0
Rev. W. Wheeler and Friends, 2 18 1
Wells, Somerset 4 15 8 Mrs. Benns and Mr. Wyatt, col
SOMERSET AUXILIARY, by lected from Friends at Brent
Rev. T. Luke 14 0 5 wood and ShenfieM t S
A Widow, for Widow Sandford ... 10 0 Edward Burkett, Esq., (omitted)D 2 2

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month
will be held on Monday evening, August 17, at Holloway Chapel,
(the Rev. W. Spencer's.)
The Rev. R. H. Shepherd will deliver the Address.
Service to commence at Half-past Six o'clock.
152 Home Missionary Magazine for August, 1840.

LIST OF LECTURES, &c, IN AND NEAR LONDON,

FOR AUGUST.

2. Lord's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. Yockuey.

Afternoon. Adelphi Chapel, Mr. Kedpath.
New Broad-street, Mr. Davis.
3. Monday Evening. Missionary Prayer Meeting. East, Stepney Chapel,
Address, Mr. Hodson ; Central, Barbican, Address, Mr. Binuey ; West,
Wild-street, Address, Mr. Redpath ; North, Holloway, Address, Mr.
Blackburn.
4. Tuesday Morning. Merchants' Lecture, Twelve o'clock, Broad-street,
Mr. G. Clayton.
7. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Bowes.
9. Lord's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. Berry.
Afternoon. Adelphi Chapel, Mr. Rogers.
: New Broad-street, Mr. Davies.
14. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Stevens.
10. Lord's Day Evening.
Afternoon. Lower-street,
Adelphi Chapel,
Islington,
Mr.Mr.
Mason.
Yockney.

New Broad-street, Mr. Harry.

21. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Dickerson.
23. Lord's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. Burnet.
Afternoon. Adelphi Chapel, Mr. Dubourg.
New Broad-street, Mr. Mannering.
28. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. .
30. Loiid's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. Jefferson.
Afternc on. Adelphi Chapel, Mr. Elvey.
New Broad-street, Mr. Mummery.

ministers supplying at
ffoxton Academy ChapelMr. Cooper, of Dublin, on the 2nd and 9th; Mr.
Raven, of Hadleigh, on the 10th, 23rd, and 30th.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The thanks of the Directors are respectfully presented to the following, viz :
Mr. Willshere, for a number of Magazines, tracts, &c. To the Proprietors
of the " Child's Own Book," for 5000 numbers of that useful little publication,
per Mr. W. J. Morrish.
The Committee of the Home Missionary Dorcas Society return their sincere
thanks to a few friends at Reading, for a valuable parcel of clothing, together
with a box of linen, for the use of poor married women, sent to them through
Mrs. Rigby.
The Rev. David Prain, of Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, begs to return his
thanks for a bundle of clothing for the' poor, from the Clerkenwell Dorcas So
ciety.
The Rev. T. Salmon, of Coleshill, Warwickshire, begs to present his sincere
thanks to the Religious Tract Society, for a grant of tracts for loan circulation.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Bolt-court, London.

 f^otite mttftftonarg magazine.
SEPTEMBER, 1840.

ADDITIONAL AND EXPLANATORY RULES OF THE

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY, PASSED AT THE
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD AT EXETER
HALL, MAY 19, 1840.
1. That vigorous Home Missionary efforts, conducted in entire
harmony with scriptural views of the truth, and ordinances of the
Gospel, and of the constitution and discipline of Christian Churches,
appear to be at this juncture specially demanded byThe ignorance
and irreligion which prevail so extensively both in town and coun
try :The active efforts now employed for the spread of infidelity
and popery : with the alarming diffusion of semi-papal doctrines con
cerning the Christian ministry, sacraments, and way of salvation :
The absolute necessity of revived and extended religion, and of
multiplied Christian churches in our own country, to sustain the
increased efforts so loudly called for in all enterprises for the conver
sion of the world.
And while this Society adopts what are deemed by it the most
scriptural methods for promoting the great objects of the Redeemer's
kingdom, it stands prepared to hail, with heartfelt joy, such success
in the same work, as he may grant to bodies of his servants, acting
on other convictions, and adopting other plans, in respect to points
acknowledged by ail to be subordinate.
2. That as the great object of the Home Missions, prosecuted by
this Society, is the true conversion of the souls of men to God, in
the attainment of which all subordinate moral and benevolent pur
poses will be most effectually secured and, as the Divine influ
ence, which can alone insure success in such labours for the salva
tion of men, will surely be vouchsafed in answer to believing prayer
a fervent spirit of devotion is the only temper in which the
churches of Christ can appropriately enter upon such labours ; and
this Society affectionately desires, of all the brethren, persevering
prayer for the Divine blessing on this entire project for extended
Home Missions.
3. That there are required, in the great work of Home Missions,
to which the churches are now invited by the signs of the times and
the call of Providence, not only faith and prayer, but also a high
spirit of enterprise and liberality. , Mqn endowed by the HEAD of
the Church with gifts and graces must be sought, and being placed
in stations where their labours are needed, must be adequately sup
ported. Past experience, also, as to the most efficient methods of
arousing a careless, irreligious population, and the present state of
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our country, unite to show that it will be most important to obtain,
for periods of service, the labours of ministers endowed with cou
rage, power, and zeal, who might break up new ground by preach
ing in the open air, or in public buildings not usually employed for
worship ; and who by efforts at once bold, enterprising, and calcu
lated to excite attention, yet prudent and well directed, would ac
complish ends unattainable by more regular and customary labours:
but no agent shall be so employed unless approved by the Direc
tors, nor in any locality, but in co-operation with the brethren ma
naging the Home Missionary efforts of that district. This Society
shall also render assistance to country ministers whose Home Mis
sionary labours, in their respective vicinities, are impeded by want
of pecuniary resources.
4. That as the apostolic churches were organized not only for
the preservation, within themselves, of the Gospel of Christ, in its
purity, but also for its spread in the regions around them, Home
Missionary efforts become an imperative duty of churches.
And as in all districts the destitution of particular places must be
supposed to be best known to the churches nearest to these localities,
and the means for supplying it will be best administered by them ;
so there are some methods of promoting the spread of the Gospel,
such as the calling forth and superintending of lay-agency, which
cannot be safely and scripturally intrusted to any authority but that
of churches and their pastorstherefore,
This Society will, as far as practicable, conduct its operations
through the local associations, or in harmony with such efforts as
may be undertaken independently by them-. But as it is believed
that in some districts there are not regular associations, and as in
others those now existing may not have been formed with a view
to Home Missionary efforts ; it is respectfully recommended to
brethren throughout the country, either to form new associations, or
to remodel those already existing, with express adaptation to Home
Missions within their own districts, and to co-operation with this
Society in efforts embracing the whole kingdom. And while contri
butions for this Society will continue to be sought in the various
ways hitherto adopted, yet, as the object is peculiarly appropriate to
churches, an especial appeal for pecuniary aid shall be made to them ;
and every church shall be invited to make an annual contribution,
however small, for the general Home Missionary fund, in addition to
whatever may be raised by it in aid of the association with which
it may be connected, or for Home Missionary labours more exclu
sively its own.
5. That it is adopted as a principle by this Society, that while
lay-agency, if wisely directed, may be of great value in Home Mis
sions, yet no one ought to be employed as a ministerial missionary
ordained for the work, and recognized by the Society, without appro
priate education. Every accepted candidate for employment as a
ministerial Home Missionary, shall therefore receive a suitable train
ing under the patronage of this Society ; unless, in any particular
instance, evident preparation is already possessed, in strong natural
powers and acquired knowledge.
6. That the efforts of this Society shall be directed to missionary
operations, in towns as well as in rural districts ; especially when
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ever co-operation is sought of the Directors by brethren having the

management of the efforts of the churches.
7. That the Directors will endeavour to obtain annually from the
Secretaries of all associations engaged in Home Missions, copies of
their reports, that they may embody in their own a digest of these
documents, so as to present in one view, the results of the whole in
a tabular form.
8. That the objects of the Home Missionary tours in which it is
proposed to engage the occasional labours of brethren suitably quali
fied, will beTo promote a Home Missionary spirit in the churches
they may visit. To confer with pastors and other brethren on Home
Missionary interests, plans, and operations ; and, when practicable,
to obtain contributions.To visit Home Missionary stations, and
encourage the brethren labouring in them.To engage in aggressive
movements in co-operation with the brethren of the districts visited ;
such as preaching in the open air, or holding services in buildings
not usually employed for worship, with a view to excite attention,
and to gain the attendance of the careless and irreligious.
9. That the contemplated provincial autumnal meetings of the
Society shall include both meetings of the brethren delegated to the
assembly of the Congregational Union, specially devoted to Home
Missionary objects ; and, open popular meetings of the Society it
self, for public proceedings, as well as sermons in aid of Home Mis
sions, and devotional services to seek the Divine blessing on the
Society and its operations the Society and the Union thus acting
in concert, agreeably to their respective constitutions, for the pro
motion of their great common object.*
* The above rules were omitted in the Annual Report.

SYSTEMATIC BENEVOLENCE, AS |l,e Kld is mllle' sait" t,ie Lord of

hosts.
OLD AS THE BIBLE. , Chron_ jx> ,, u jf)) u A
Every child of God consider* all histhat is in the heaven, and in the earth,
possessions as consecrated to his Lord is thine ; thine is the kingdom, O
and Rt-deemer. He looks on himself Lord ! and thou art exalted as head
as having once been exposed to ever- above all. For all things come of thee,
lasting ruin, and plucked from the and of thine own have we given thee,
perilous precipice on which his foot- O Lord our God, all this store that we
sieps were sliding, by the gracious have prepared to build thi-e a house
hand of God. By gratitude, there- for thy holy name, coineth of thy
fore, as well as by right, he fiels hand, and is all thine own."
bound to promote the cause of Christ II. To give a portion of our pro-
to the utmost of his ability. Such will perty for the relief of the miseries,
ever be willing to know in what way temporal and spiritual, of mankind,
they may be instrumental in doing every where is a duty required of all.
good. Their unceasing prayer is, Prov. iii. 9, 10, 27, " Honour the
' Lord, what wilt thou have us to do?''Lord with thy substance, and with the
To such, therefore, the following first fruits of thine increase; so shall
thoughts, drawn chiefly from the word thy barns be filled with plenty, &c.
of God, will be acceptable. Withhold not good from him to whom
it is due, when it is in the power of
On the subject of Property. thine hand to do it."
The Holy Scriptures teach us, Prov. ii. 24, 25, " There is that srat-
I. That it is the Lord's. tereth, and yet increaseth. The liberal
Psal. xxiv. 1, "The earth is the soul shall be made fat: and he that
Lord's, and the fulness thereof.'' watereth shall be watered also him-
Hag. ii. 8, " The silver is mine, and self."
M 2
156 Home Missionary Magazine
Prov. siv. 21, 31, " He that hath
mercy on the poor, happy is he. He
that honoureth his Maker, hath mercy
on the poor."
Isa. Iviii. 10, " If thou draw out
thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the
afflicted soul, then shall thy light rise
in obscurity," &c.
Ezek. xviii. 7, " Hath given his
bread to the hungry, and hath covered
the naked with his garment ; he shall
surely live, saith the Lord."
Luke vi. 38, " Give, and it shall
be given unto you."
Matt, vii 12, " Whatsoever ye
would that men should do to you, do
ye even so to them."
Acts xx. 35, " Remember the words
of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is
more blessed to give than to receive."
Gal. vi. 10, " Let us do good unto
all men, especially to them who are of
the household of faith."
III. We should not only devote a
portion of our substance to the Lord,
but a definite and fixed portion of it.
The Jews were required to measure
out, upon an accurate calculation, and
to pay as a just debt, a specific portion
of their property. " The tenth shall be
holy unto the Lord."
The duty of systematic henevolence,
thus inculcated on the Jews, is urged
by the apostle on Gentile Christians.
1. A portion is to be separated, as
sacred to God, and held in readiness,
when it is wanted for his cause.
1 Cor. xvi. 2, "Let every one of
you lay by him in store, that there be
no gatherings when I come."
2 Cor. ix. 5, " Therefore I thought
it. necessary to exhort the brethren,
that they would go beforehand unto
you, and make up your bounty, where
of ye had notice before, that the same
might be ready."
2. This portion is to be separated or
laid aside, at stated times, e. g., "on
the first day of the week."
1 Cor. xvi. 1, 2, " As I have given
order to the churches of Galatia, so do
ye. Upon the first day of the week let
every one of you lay by him in store."
3. The obligation to consecrate a por
tion to the Lord, is universal.
1 Cor. xvi. 2, " Let every one of
you lay by him in store."
Acts xi. 29, " Every man according
to his ability."
2 Cor. viii. 13, "I mean not that other
men be eased, and you burdened."
4. The amount which each is to give
is left to his own conscience to decide in
the sight of God to whom lie is account
able.
Exod. xxv. 5, " Whosoever is of a
willing heart, let him bring it an offer
ing unto the Lord."
Acts xi. 29, " Then the disciples,
every man according to his ability,
determined to send relief unto the
brethren which dwelt in Judea."
1 Cor. xvi. 2, " Let every one of
you lay by him in store, as God hath
prospered him."
2 Cor. ix. 7,8, " Every man accord
ing as he purposeth in his heart, so let
him give, not grudgingly, or of neces
sity, for God loveth a cheerful giver."
Isa. xxxii. 8, " The liberal deviseth
liberal things."
Mark xii. 4144, " And many that
were rich cast in much. And there
came a certain poor widow, and she
threw in two mites, which make a
farthing. And he saith unto them, All
they did cast in of their abundance ;
but she, of her want, did cast in all
she had, even all her living."
2 Cor. xvii. 8, " For if there be first
a willing mind, it is accepted accord
ing to what a man hath, and not ac
cording to what he hath not."
5. The disposition to give freely, is
mentioned as an evidence of grace, and
the want of that disposition renders a
person's piety suspicious.
Matt. xxiv. 45, " Inasmuch as ye
did it not unto one of the least of
these, ye did it not unto me."
Rom. xii. 13, " Distributing to the
necessity of the saints."
2 Cor. viii. 13. "The grace of
God bestowed on the churches of Ma
cedonia, how that their deep poverty
abounded unto the riches of their li
berality. For to their power I bear
record, yea, and beyond their power,
they were willing of themselves."
2 Cor. viii. 7, 8, 24, " Therefore, as
ye abound in every thing, in faith, &c,
see that ye abound in this grace also.
I speak to prove the sincerity of your
love. Wherefore show ye to them, and
before the churches, the proof of your
love, and of our boasting on your be
half."
The advantages of systematic bene
volence, regulated by the principles
of the Bible, are great.
First. A greater amount would be
contributed. Many persons would
give, who now cast nothing into the
treasury of the Lord. Those who now
give, would probably increase their
contributions ; for,
Secondly. It would cost less self-de
nial. To contribute a small sum each
week, is much easier than it would be
to pay the whole at one time at the
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end of the year. Again, they who
contribute at short, stated intervals,
acquire the habit of giving, and this
renders their alms-giving a pleasure.
Thirdly. Our benevolent societies
would know how to make their calcu
lations in respect to income. There
would be no variations in their re
ceipts, except such as arise from the
changes in our country's prosperity,
and the public regard for religious ob
jects. But as the population and
wealth of the nation are regularly in
creasing, and light and piety are
spreading, the result would be, that,
with a general system of benevolence,
there would be a steady increase of
the income and expenditure of our
benevolent societies.
Fourthly. The expense and toil of
deputations would be much diminished.
Fifthly. It would increase the in
terest of our churches in the great
cause of salvation. Whatever objects
men patronize, they will feel an inte
rest in ; they will inquire after their
prosperity, and watch their progress.
Thus a system of more extended and
frequent contributions to the spread
of the Gospel, will excite a spirit of
investigation. Christians will desire
to know what is doing in the world
for the cause of religion ; and what
plans can be devised to accelerate its
progress. This will lead them to pray
more for the kingdom of Christ.
Sixthly. Such a system of benevo
lence would be a means of grace.
" Benevolence is holiness." What
ever increases the feelings of compas
sion for souls, dissolves the ties that
bind the Christian's heart to this
world, and leads him to lay up his
treasures in heaven, is a precious
means of sanctification.
Lastly. Such a system of benevo
lence, founded on Bible principles,
and prosecuted with the spirit of true
Christian charity, would, if general,
draw down the blessing of God on our
land. It would ensure both temporal
and spiritual favours. " Bring ye all
the tithes into the storehouse, and
prove me now herewith, saith the
Lord of hosts ; if I will not open the
windows of heaven, and pour you out
a blessing, that there shall not be
room enough to receive it," &c. Mai.
iii. 10. '' The liberal soul shall be made
fat, and he that watereth shall be wa
tered also himself." How has the re
vival of active benevolence to send
the gospel to the heathen, to spread
the Bible, and to promote other de
partments of Christ's cause, within the
last forty years, been followed by the
157
rich blessing of God on the churches at
Home ! The increase of charity has
been accompanied by an increasing
concern for the souls of the heathen.
While we have laboured and prayed for
them, we have opened our eyes upon
the dying thousands among ourselves,
and have laboured and prayed for their
conversion also. I n proportion as this
has been the case, the Spirit of God
has been poured out upon our land ;
and in proportion as it shall yet be
the case, will the rain of righteousness
continue to descend, and plants of ho
liness spring up, " as willows by the
water-courses."
LETTER FROM REV. J. A. JAMES,
OF BIRMINGHAM, URGING IN
CREASED EXERTIONS ON BE
HALF OF THE HOME MISSION
ARY SOCIETY.
(Addressed to one of the Secretaries.)
My dear Brother, Although I
address these few lines to you, they
are intended to suggest, with great
deference, a few hints for the Direc
tors of the Society with which you are
now officially connected. I could not,
however, without seeming to myself
to be guilty of an unwarrantable pre
sumption, write to those gentlemen
direct, and have therefore chosen to
make you the organ and medium of
my communication.
I already begin to feel the urgency
of a deep solicitude for the welfare
and efficiency of an Institution to
which I now stand, with many others,
sincerely, cordially, and publicly
pledged ; and I am almost painfully
apprehensive, lest, after we have
raised the expectations of the public,
by the manner in which we have
placed the Society before them, we
should disappoint their hopes, and in
volve our denomination in shame and
defeat. As the comprehension of the
Society is now widened to take in
towns as well as villages, and to seek
the establishment of new churches of
the Congregational order, wherever
they are wanted, it will require a vast
accession to its funds, and it is on this
point that I am somewhat anxious.
Much, very much, will depend upon
the manner in which we start. If we
do not begin with spirit, we shall not
succeed. If, with all the advantage
of our improved constitution, with our
new officers, our public and cordial
union, and our widening prospects,
we set off heavily, we shall make little
or no progress. I do not call upon
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thc Directors to be rash, headlong,
and presumptuous; but I hope they
will at once draw a bold and imposing
plan of action, and confide in the
churches to assist in carrying it into
execution. They should select some
destitute, inviting, and important loca
tions, and occupy them by popular
and competent men. Two or three
such spots, well chosen, and well oc
cupied, although they should involve
them in considerable expense, would
do more to recommend the Society to
the support of our denomination, than
any thing else that could be devised.
Such a line of action as that which
I have laid down, will require a
scale of contribution in proportion
to its magnitude. It is therefore of
great consequence that the Directors
should immediately take the most vi
gorous measures for augmenting your
funds. Nothing, in the long run, would
be found equal in productiveness to a
church members' subscription: but as it
may be diilicult, I fear, to get the pas
tors and deacons to enter into this
scheme, on account of the trouble
which it will entail, the next in eHici~
ency, is the proposal of having a Con
gregational collection throughout our
whole denomination, on the same day.
These plans are well put forth in the
appeals of both the Congregational
Union and the Home Missionary So
ciety; but they must be followed up by
line upon line. If you could get two
or three County Associations, and the
Congregational Board in London, to
come to a resolution to make their
collections on the proposed day,
and to publish their resolution in the
Patriot" Newspaper, and the Maga
zines, others would follow. This part
of the plan of finance must be carried
out. You should give the churches no
rest till they come into it. If they
will not adopt the suggestion, but
leave the collection to be made at any
time, or no time, as their convenience
may dictate, the necessary funds will
not be raised.
But this is not all. Something should
he done at once, in the way of raising
a sum; which, to borrow a homely
simile, should be like a nest-eg . Let
London begin, and let the etflnrts of
London begin with the Directors. Let
the new men and the old ones cement
their union by a fellowship of liber
ality, and set an example to the coun
try. Let a good, strong, healthy pul
sation of the heart send new vigour
to the extremities. lt' large donations
cannot be raised, let a new scale of
subscription be framed. Let the guinea
a-year system, as a rule for all, be
done away; and let us go tbr tives,
tens, and twenties. I still abide by an
offer which I put forth anonymously
in the Congregational Magazine,
and will join any four mo|'e persons
in a subscription of twenty-five pounds
each to make up a hundred pounds a
year for an agent.
We must do much more than we
have hitherto done; and much will
depend upon the new Directors,
whether it shall be done or not: and
what they will do, depends on their
doing it at once. They must take up
the matter immediately, or they will
not take it up with spirit at all. The
eyes of the denomination are upon
them. Great things are looked for from
them, and the bitterest disappoint
ments will be felt, if only little things
are done. The Society is now not only
of the Congregational Body, butfor it.
Not that I mean to say Congregation
alism is its ultimate object, but it is
the spread of the kingdom of Christ,
by means of the Congregational
Churches, and in connexion with their
system of ecclesiastical polity. The
Directors have now the strongest
possible ground of appeal, inasmuch
as they have our doctrinal sentiments
united with our Nonconformity prin
ciples, as their plea; a twofold cord
with which to bind us to the Society.
The churches of our order would have
the Institution as their own, and they
are now bound in justice, in honour,
and in truth, to support it. But, still,
I repeat, the responsibility lies in a
great measure, after all, with the Di
rectors: they must be men of spirit, of
ardour, of determination; men who
give their heads and hearts; their time,
and labour, and money, to the work.
I need to apologize for the free
dom I have taken, but I am anxious,
deeply, almost distressingly anxious,
lest our newly-modelled Society should
be a failure, or, with nearly our whole
body brought to its support, it should
do no more than the old Society did,
when it had the assistance of only half
of our churches. May God shed upon
the Directors a spirit of counsel and of
might, a spirit of union and liberality,
and abundantly bless their labonrs.
lf, dear brother, you think it no
impertinence in me to olfer these sug
gestions, you may lay this letter betbre
your Directors.
I remain, most truly yours,
J. A. JAnas.
Ifdgbuston, July 6, 1840.
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NO GREAT WORK CAN BE DONE ca-e of your Institution, be materially

WITHOUT SYSTEM.
lessened, if the churches would con
sent to fix a day for an annual collec
(To the Editors of the Home Missionary Ma tion. We all know how it facilitates
gazine.) ordinary business, to fix and adhere
Permit me, through your pages, to a stated time, for the discharge of
to express the pleasure it affords to each panicular duty. And where all
many of the Home Missionary So admit the paramount importance of
ciety's old and zealous friends, by such an institutionwhen the only
the prospect now presented of its en question is, How can we best secure
larged and invigorated operations. The its interests? it surely would be es
"Urgent Appeal" recently published teemed a kindness to offer any ar
by the Directors, while it is a pleasing rangement which would meet the in
indication of the spirit which animates quiry. When once a time is fixed,
them, is also well calculated to answer (like the key-stone of the arch,) it
the end they have in view. would be greatly easier to adjust the
There is one part of the Appeal other seasons of special effort around
which has especially interested my it. If we cannot do all we would for
own mind,namely, the suggestion, the cause of Christ, let us at least do
that " on one set day in every year, a what we can for each of its depart
collection could be made in each Con ments, and I am convinced it will be
gregational Church, for Home Mis found, that with systematic arrange
sions." This does appear to me a most mentsbringing business habits to the
seasonable proposition. We are all aid of religion, there is no incompati
too remiss, and too little alive to the bility between one of these depart
interests of perishing souls ; but I am ments and another. What God's pro
persuaded that one reason why so little vidence plainly sets before us as a
has been done for the Home Mission duty, cun be doue ; but it is for us to
ary Society in particular, has been employ the same prudent, earnest,
that no '' regular, systematic, and uni and patient application of mind and
versal effort" on its behalf, has ever experience in the performance of such
been presented to the notice of our duties as are daily exercised in the
churches. Their members in general affairs of life.
are ever ready to respond to any re But every thing is important aud
presentation definitely placed before valuable, which strengthens the bonds
them, with reference to the Re of sympathy, and enlarges the oppor
deemer's work on earth. Their hearts tunity for fellowship and communion
are sincerely attached to his service, between our churches. We have only
and would shudder at the thought of to recall the delight experienced, and
refusing to yield whatever he may re the ardour inspired by the general
quire. But of these his humble fol adoption of one monthly season for
lowers, there are many who have little our Missionary prayer-meetings;* and
time for reading or inquiring into the it will be perceived at once that the
plans and the progress of our various proposed arrangement would tend to
religious institutions,persons who are similar results. Besides, it would give
con polled to devote the largest por the Society a firmer hold in the me
tion of their time and energy to the mories and affections of the people.
prosecution of their temporal business The associations connected with a
persons who are heartily willing to fixed aud regularly recurring occa
be reminded that it is their duty to sion, are always more likely to be
sustain a variety of plans devised to cherished than those which are formed
meet the manifold destitutions of dy with one of uncertain or undefined
ing men, but of whom it cannot be occurrence. I was much impressed
expected that they should remember with this, in connexion with the fol
and ieek out these various objects of lowing incident: In visiting an aged
their liberality. Their pastors, too, and long-afflicted fellow-Christian, 1
are almost perplexed in making a se was led to condole with him on his
lection from such objects, how to find tedious absence from the house of God,
a place and a time for each. There for the state of his health had long
are local claims to be met, and the I beg leave to call the attention of your
question often arises, " When shall we readers to another suggestion made by the
Author
find a convenient season for urging Uestitutioo of "Our Country: or, the Spiritual
of England Considered." Namely,
one or another of the more general that the third Monday evening of every
schemes of Christian benevolence '!" month should be devoted to a Home Mission
Now this difficulty would, in the ary Prayer-meeting in every church.
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been such, that while he was always
suffering, the winter in particular al
ways confined him to his dwelling ;
" But," said I, " the spring is coining,
and soon, I hope, your captivity for
this season at least, will be at an end."
Immediately his countenance bright
ened. " Ah," he said, " when our
Sunday-school sermons are preached,
I hope to get out. Many years I've
been afflicted, hut I always set my
mind on getting out that day, and I've
never been disappointed yet." Now,
who can doubt that the good man's in
terest in the Sunday-school itself, was
deepened by this simple circumstance?
Had there been no regular time fixed
for that collection, one link, at least,
would have been wanting in the chain
of his attachment. As it was, the va
luable institution referred to, was not
only associated with one of his fondest
anticipations, but probably remem.
bered also in many of his prayers.
While the Sunday-school became a
household word to a numerous family
of sons and daughters, who all rejoiced
when they saw their father able to
take his place among them in the
sanctuary. And what word so appro
priate to the domestic hearth, or the
family table, as the Home Missionary
Society ? What so likely to produce
an accession of devoted labourers and
zealous contributors, as this early and
familiar habit of making Us anniver
saries a date for events which memory
desires to cherish a connecting link
from one year to another, of all that
has been interesting in childhood and
youth ?
As to the best time to be proposed
for the purpose, I trust it will engage
the attention of others more experi
enced in such matters than myself. I
count it, however, an honour to sub
scribe myself,
An old Friend of the Home
Missionary Society.
Aug. 9, 1840.
THE MORNING HERALD AND THE
INEFFICIENCY OF THE VOLUN
TARY PRINCIPLE.
We promised in our last number to
give some further information about
the article extracted from the Morning
Herald. The Editor of that journal
has courteously fulfilled his promise,
and furnished us with the required in
formation. Very unexpectedly we find
that the passage given as from our
Magazine, was actually inserted some
years agonot, however, as containing
our sentiments, or those of the friends
of the Home Missionary Society, and
certainly not of the Independent dis
senters, whose organ we never profess
ed to be. The letter of our respected
friend, Mr. Thompson, will explain all
the circumstances of the case. We
regret as much as he can do, the omis
sion of the inverted commas, but we
still more regret the absence of fairness
on the part of the correspondent of the
Morning Herald, who knowingly omit
ted passages in the same article, which
would have entirely altered the charac
ter of the whole paper, had they been
inserted. This is not an honourable
mode of conducting the controversy
respecting the Voluntary principle.
Had the Editor of the Morning Herald
known all the facts of the case, we do
not think he would have inserted the
introductory remarks of his corres
pondent, even to gain a momentary
and apparent triumph over the Globe.
The Voluntary principle, like every
other principle or system associated
with man, must necessarily bear the
impress of imperfection attaching to
man. We contend for the effici
ency of the Voluntary principle for
all the requisite and important ob
jects contemplated by Christian mis
sions, and other collateral ard kindred
means of spreading the truth as it is
in Christ Jesus ; and it is most unfair
to attack the Voluntary principle, either
in the abstract or detail, when those
who are in hostility to it thwart it with
the obstructions of power, the agency
of deep-rooted and dark prejudice, the
influence of local domination, the re
proach of unhallowed scorn, and the
direct libel of misrepresentation, or
falsified statement.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HOME MIS
SIONARY MAGAZINE.
As it has been my happiness for so
many years to labour with yourself in
keeping Christian solicitude awake to
the importance of missions at home,
and through the medium of our Maga
zine we have succeeded to a delightful
extent, my attention was, of course,
arrested by the comments of the edi
tor of the Morning Herald on one of
our leading articles which appeared in
April, 1834, under the title of " Mil
lions in Britain unblessed ;" and whilst
I do exceedingly regret, that owing to
my carelessness in not giving the name
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of the author, and which, alas ! I have
now forgotten for the present, and from
whom the extracts referred to were
taken, nor distinguished the paragraphs
by inverted commas, as I ought to have
done, and thereby allowed the corre
spondent of the Herald to infer, with
much apparent correctness, that the
whole belonged to me, and are my own
sentiments ; I think, however, that he
will at once, on re-examining thewhole,
perceive that the extracts which he has
made are the very antipodes of my
opinions.
That they were the views of some
unnamed writer is evident from the
remark which just precedes the ex
tracts"The friends of the Estab
lishment have published their opin
ions," that after making the most ac
curate calculation, &c. "And," they
observe, "granting as we do, that
many and great deficiencies exist in
the Establishment." Next to these also
references are made to a speech of
Rev. G. Lorimer, at a public meeting
at St. George's church, Glasgow, and
which, to a far greater extent, illus
trates the inefficiency of the compul
sory principle in his statements of the
deficiency of church accommodation
in numerous towns ; and when he asks,
" Is it right that Dissenters should do
the work of an Establishment?" and
also declares the truth to be, that in
all our towns, larger and smaller, there
has been but half an Establishment
but the shadow, or the skeleton of an
Establishment, surely it would have
been but consistent with all the rules
of courtesy and honourable contro
versy to have made these additions,
but it was not convenient, and it was
therefore abandoned.
I think, also, that I may be excused
for here expressing a wish, that be
sides introducing a reference from the
same article to " the appalling inef
ficiency of the Voluntary principle in
America," that he had perused the
following article in the same number,
and where he would have discovered
its glorious efficiency in the progress of
the American Home Missionary So
ciety and other voluntary efforts of the
American churches,one, especially,
is well worthy to be re-written and re
published through the length and
breadth of the land, as a noble ex
ample to all churches, whether estab
lished or nonconforming: "Mr.
Patton, writing to Rev. J. A. James of
Birmingham, stated, that one church,
Kil
besides reducing in one year a debt of
10,000 dollars, had sustained twelve
young men in their studies, at an ex
pense of 900 dollars ; also one foreign
missionary, at an expense of 66*0 dol
lars ; organised a new church in a dis
tant part of the city ; voted 500 dol
lars as salary for the minister, and
subscribed 12,000 dollars for a new
building, besides the support of a
standing ministry among themselves."
Both articles were written for the
purpose of fixing the attention of the
best friends of their country on the
duty and desirableness of prompt ex
ertions to rescue the perishingthe
alienated from God and holiness ; they
were written with the hope of divert
ing their attention from unprofitable
discussions, and also to direct the
energies of the devoted to nobler
doings for their countrymen at home.
The churches have responded to
these appeals ; the friends of the Es
tablishment have laboured far more
diligently since these articles were
written than they had previously done.
New churches are rising in every direc
tion, and when the laity shall seriously
determine that Christ only shall be
preached in these pulpits, and that
instead of the errors of the Oxford
school, the doctrines of the Reforma
tion shall alone be preached, and that
these only shall attract and secure
their own attendance. When, also,
in imitation of the noble army of the re-
formers.whowentfromonemarket-place
to another, from city to city, village to
village, country to country, sowing the
imperishable seed of the kingdom of
heaven ; and like the energetic Ber-
ridge, who sold his family plate for the
support of faithful Home Missionaries
through the eastern counties :when
the laity shall thus consecrate their
wealth, and freeing themselves from all
the trammels of system, and when
they shall rise superior to all the chill
ing influence which the connexion of
the Church and State has so long pro
duced ; then, indeed, shall brighter
days be seen, and the healthful influ
ence of these truths shall bless the
British population.
Our Congregational churches have
also declared their determination that
the constraining influence of the love
of Christ shall henceforth direct all
their movements. Their union with
the Home Missionary Society was a
public pledge, that the deficiency of
Christian instruction over which the
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great and the good of all denominations
have so long mourned shall be soon
supplied.The resolution was made in
the presence of assembled thousands,
and the days are close at hand when
the richest blessings of Him whom we
serve shall accompany his people's
labours, and render the Voluntary
Principle efficient in opening our pri
son doors, filling the streets, and lanes,
and alleys, garrets and cellars, where
INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME
MISSIONARY STATIONS.
INCREASE OF A CHRISTIAN CHURCH
PULL OCCUPATION OF TIME
IN MISSIONARY LABOURS.
From a neighbouring village, at our
last Church meeting, three individu
als, who had been proposed at a for
mer meeting, were admitted as mem
bers with us; these persons, with some
othi'rs, who are in a very hopeful way,
have lately been brought under deep
and heartfelt concern for their salva
tion. My earnest prayer is, that many
more in all the villages around here,
may be speedily brought to cry out,
" Men and brethren, what must we
do to be saved 1" In this way God shall
be glorified, and his name magnified
amongst us.
The visiting of the sick, the distri
bution of tracts, and the superintend
ing your Sunday-schools, &c, are en
gagements in which I constantly find
plenty to do.
TLEASINO ACCOUNT OF THE FORM
ATION AND PROGRESS OF CHRIS
TIAN CHURCHES DESTITUTE
STATE OF MANY VILLAGES.
With regard to my station, there is
great cause for thankfulness; our
prospects are animating, arising from
the Divine blessing on past and pre
sent exertions.
At D our congregations are bet
ter than at any former period. Our
little church consists ot twenty-one
members, one of which was received
last church meeting; and it gives me
great pleasure to state that they are
all an honour to their profession, show
ing forth the praises of him who hath
our dense population reside, with all
that is peaceful, holy, and heavenly.
Britain, our favoured isle, shall enjoy
his smiles from the beginning of the
year to the end thereof ; and it shall
be a light to lighten the nations, and
the glory of the whole earth.
Thos. Thompson.
22nd Aug., 1840.
called them out of darkness into mar
vellous light.
The sabbath-school is increasing.
The day-school, which was commenced
last Christmas, has far exceeded our
most sanguine expectations. The num
ber on the books are fifty. We may
truly say, if God be for us, who can
be against us t
At G the cause wears a most
flattering appearance ; the attendance
is remarkable ; the chapel every sab
bath is crowded to excess. Their
marked attention proves that they
love to hear the words of life. The
church consists of twenty-three mem
bers, two of which were received last
church meeting. The sabbath- school
is prospering ; there are sixty children
on the books. At S F our
new chapel is nearly finished ; in the
course of a month it will be opened
for Divine worship. Prospects here
are most encouraging. AtT there
is a spirit of hearing among the people,
and the word has been blessed ; and
I am in hopes we shall soon get a
chapel here also. It is a very desti
tute spot, above a mile from any place
of worship. The four other places in
which I preach are equally as encou
raging. There is much land yet to be
possessed, and the people are perish
ing for lack of knowledge. Some of
our villages are in a most deplorable
state ; it would make your heart ache
to visit them. Oh that God would
appear and open effectual doors of
usefulness iuto these dark parts of
our beloved country, and then shower
down blessings upon the word, that
his purposes may be accomplished in
the salvation of tens of thousands of
our own countrymen !
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GREAT NEED OF SUNDAY SCHOOL ance of many of the children in this

TEACHERS UrON A HOME MIS
neighbourhood. I have now three
children belonging to one family, (the
SION STATION. eldest a boy of thirteen) neither of
Our chapel is quite full, many do whom knew their letters before they
not now come that would, as the cha came to mc. There are many other
pel is a very inconvenient place. The instances equally pitiable, of children
villagers here throughout the district growing up in a state of heathenism.
are fearfully ignorant. Sunday-schools When the weather will permit, I
are much required. Since I came to assemble these little, but neglected
this station, 1 have reformed the one class of the community, on the green
at S plat before my door ; and it is truly
, but have the greatest diffi
culty to obtain teachers. I intend to delightful to see already the improve
form one at New H , where thement they arc making, and the atten
children are so many little heathens ; tion they pay to religious instruction.
they do not seem to have any idea of May we not hope that even from these
the sabbath. This attempt I make a seed may be raised up for the ser
next sabbath, God willing; but I want vice of the Lord ?
teachers. Another school might be I must not forget to mention the
opened at L W . The three kindness of the Committee of the Re
schools might readily embrace 200 ligious Tract Society, in furnishing mc
children, if I could only get teachers. with a seasonable supply of tracts,
Another difficulty Which your agent which are every where on this station
Jin'fts with, is the employment of the very gratefully reciived.
villagers, particularly at this time of
the year, to a late hour, so that there GREAT PROSPERITY REALIZED
is little or no week-day attendance. I UPON A HOME MISSION STATION.
find out-door preaching draws atten
tion, where no other method will. On In reviewing the past twelve weeks,
the wliole, there is great need of faith, since I last wrote, I am constrained
patieuce, and persevering prayer. to say, "What hath God wrought?"
A spirit of fervent and persevering
prayer has been poured out on the
church. A greater number have at
EFFORTS TO DO GOOD IN TEACH tended our early sabbath-morning
ING THE CHILDREN OF THE prayer-meetings, frequently not less
than a hundred. A special prayer-
POOR LIBERALITY OF TUB RE
meeting is held by the members of the
LIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY. church again at ten o'cKck. We have
It affords me very much pleasure another at half-past five, and another
that I am enabled to record the steady at the close of the evening service;
increase and attentive conduct of our and what has been the result of the
congregation. The friends arc ex earnest cri s of his people 1 why, the
ceedingly kind and harmonious, which sanctuary is better filled. Last Lord's
renders it both pleasant and encou day evening there was not a vacant
raging to labour with them. sitting in the chapel, and thirteen
The Sunday-school, I am happy to communicants were added to our num
state, is improving. My change of ber ; these, you will be gratified to
residence enables me to attend every know, make up thirty-two added to
sabbath ; and although the labours of the list since 1 last wrote you. The
the school, added to my other engage sabbath-school children are improving
ments, render the sabbath a day of rapidly in the knowledge of the word
unremitting exertion, it is far trom of everlasting life. They were as
being to me a day of " weariness ;" in sembled together on Whit Monday,
a certain sense, it is true, I am some when they were publicly examiin d,
times " weary in the work, but not of and the questions which were then
the work." proposed to them from the Bible,
I have lately added to my other en were most satisfactorily answered.
gagements, that of a class composed of Their excellent superintendent, Mr.
all the children I can collect together, William Wells, gave to each :>cholar a
on Saturday evenings, to whom I ex plum cake.
plain the Scriptures, as well as teach The villages I continue to visit as
to read. I have been induced to adopt much as I can.
this plan, from the deplorable ignor
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MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
AUTUMNAL MEETING AT BRISTOL,
OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE CON
GREGATIONAL UNION OP ENG
LAND AND WALES, AND OF THE
HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY, IN
CONCERT.
The annual meetings in May last, of
these two affiliated institutions, left it
in charge with their respective Com
mittees, to use their best endeavours
to obtain, in the ensuing autumn, a
provincial meeting similar to that held
last October, in Birmingham. The
Committee of the Union, and the Di
rectors of the Home Missionary So
ciety, have now the pleasure to an
nounce, that upon their joint applica
tion, the brethren at Bristol have, with
cordial and affectionate unanimity,
welcomed them to hold this anticipated,
holy, and happy convocation in their
city. The time appointed for holding
the meetings, is Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday : the Gth, 7th, and 8th
days of October next ; and the follow
ing are the arrangements so far as at
present matured :
A preparatory devotional meeting in
Bridge-street Chapel, (the Rev. H. I.
Roper's) on Tuesday evening, the 6th
of October, to commence at seven
o'clock.
The forenoons of Wednesday, the
7th, and Thursday, the 8th of Octo
ber, to be devoted to meetings of the
delegates of the two Societies, which
will commence at nine o'clock, and
be held in the vestry of Brunswick
Chapel (the Rev. Thomas Haynes'.)
On Wednesday evening, a sermon
in the Tabernacle ; worship to com
mence at half-past six o'clock.
On Thursday evening a public meet
ing to be held in Castle- green Chapel
(the Rev. John Jack's.) Chair to be
taken at half-past six o'clock.
The meeting, so far as respects the
Congregational Union, is considered
an adjournment of the last annual as
sembly, by which it was appointed.
The delegation of brethren to the an
nual assembly, will, therefore, autho
rise them to act in the adjourned au
tumnal meetings also ; and the chair
man of the Assembly (the Rev. James
Bennett, D. D.,) will be deemed Pre
sident of the meetings of delegates at
Bristol, which will more directly re
present the Congregational Union,
though including also the representa
tives of the Home Missionary Society.
The concluding public meeting at Bris
tol will be taken as specially connected
with the Home Missionary Society,
though of course including also the
representatives of the Union. The
chairman of this meeting, and the
preacher for the Wednesday evening,
have not yet been obtained. Every
effort will be made to effect the most
satisfactory appointments, and the ear
liest possible announcement of the re
sult will be given.
A Committee of arrangement to se
cure the hospitable entertainment of
Ministers attending these important
services, has been appointed. Minis
ters intending to be present, and wish
ing accommodation, are requested to
write to that effect, to the Rev. John
Jack, 28, King-square, Bristol, on or
before the 30th of September. In any
case in which this indispensable condi
tion is not complied with, the Commit
tee of arrangement cannot hold them
selves responsible for a minister's ac
commodation. On their arrival at Bris
tol, brethren must apply for cards of
introduction to the friends by whom
they will be entertained, to Mr. John
Smith, hosier, No. 6, Wine-street,
where they will also, at the same time,
be furnished with a printed account of
the business prepared by the Commit
tees for the consideration of the meet
ings of delegates.
And now the Committees cannot
close this important announcement
without an earnest request for the
prayers of all their brethren, that the
Lord Jesus Christ would direct the
preparations for these assemblies of
his servants, that he would bring to
gether, at the appointed time, a nu
merous assembly of brethren, imbued
with the spirit of love, of power, and
of a sound mind ; and that he would
crown all their proceedings with great
and animating success.
The Committees also earnestly de
sire the attendance of brethren wher
ever practicable. They hope churches
will depute their pastors with some
selected brethren, to represent them.
They hope no one association will fail
to send its representatives. They ap
peal to all the friends of the Home
Missionary cause, and trust that many
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will hasten to sustain and advance it
on this occasion. The auxiliaries of
this Society, Congregational, or of
greater extent, should send their re
spective delegates. One great reason
for appointing this meeting at Bristol,
is to carry into another district the
interest and benefit derived by brethren
in the midland and northern counties
from the former meeting at Birming
ham. The Committees therefore appeal
the more earnestly to their brethren in
the western and south-western coun
ties, and in the contiguous principality
of Wales, to afford their strenuous aid,
and to sustain them by a numerous
attendance on this occasion.
Finally, the Committees ascertain
more and more clearly, as they proceed
with their work, the urgent necessity
of invigorated Home Missionary la
bours. The work is great. They are
not sufficient for it. The united efforts
of the whole Independent brotherhood
are needed in it. The pastors and
churches are not yet duly alive to the
claims of their country. Nothing but
numerous soul-stirring meetings will
awaken adequate zeal and interest.
The Committees are raising high their
expectations from meetings in the
principal towns and cities. That at
Birmingham was no disappointment.
May this at Bristol even excel in in
terest, pleasure, and benefit i
AN ACCOUNT OF THE NEW CHAPELi
HARPENDEN, HERTS.
Harpenden is a very pretty and re
spectable village, in the west of Hert
fordshire, standing on the border of a
fine common, and in the High-road
between St. Alban's and Luton, from
which places it is distant five miles.
The parish, which is extensive, con
tains a population of 2000. It was
in the year 1818, that the Rev. Mr.
Phillips, from Mill-hill, having taken
spacious premises in the village, came
to reside here, and established a large
and respectable grammar-school. He
found the village destitute, in a great
degree, of religious instruction, and
opened his own house for preaching.
Pious efforts, when made for the good
of souls, and with a view to the glory
of God, are generally crowned with
some success ; so it was in this in
stance, and the house of the man of
God, thus opened for Divine worship,
was soon thronged with attentive
hearers, so that a larger place of wor
ship seemed highly desirable. Mr.
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Phillips, who rented the premises on a
lease of twenty-one years, then fitted
up his coachhouse and stables, partly
at his own expense, for a place of
worship, to accommodate 200 persons.
Mr. Phillips dying suddenly, at the
commencement of the year 1822, an
other pious gentleman, Mr. Solomon
Leonard, took the lease of Mrs. Phil
lips. From that period till July, 1839,
when the lease expired, Mr. Leonard
with paternal care watched over the
interests of the congregation, and the
sabbath-school; contributed liberally
towards the support of a minister,
and occasionally rendered very effi
cient services as a preacher. On the
expiration of the lease, Mr. Leonard
removed into Gloucestershire, and
many were the fears of the Lord*s
people, that they might be without a
minister, and without a sanctuary.
But he who is King in Zion, and Head
of his church, was pleased to appear
for them, and has led them in a way
which they then knew not. Just at
this critical juncture, the Rev. W. B.
Leach, of Robert-street Chapel, Ox
ford-street, London, in consequence
of an acquaintance with their present
minister, who was once a member of
his church, was induced to visit the
place for the first time ; and, to use
the words of Mr. Leach, in a letter to
the Editor of the " Home Missionary
Magazine,''* " It would have melted
any sympathizing heart to have wit
nessed the distress of the poor people,
under the painful apprehension of
losing their chapel and their minister,
and of being dispersed.'' Mr. Leach
continues" having encouraged their
hope in God, ' who bringeth low, and
lifteth up,' and urged them to keep
together in brotherly love, faith, and
prayer, we devised liberal things, as
sured that the great Lord of the
church would appear in their behalf,
aud that at even-tide it would be
light." So it has been, and those who
sowed in tears, now reap in joy.
A very neat chapel has been built
and opened for the accommodation of
300 persons. The erection, including
all expenses, has cost 474, and it
is a most interesting fact, that the
debt on the chapel is no more than
8 12s. 7d. This is owing to the kind
and liberal efforts of Mr. Leach and
his congregation, an account of which
will be seen in the report of the open
ing.
The village now wears a pleasing
" Home Missionary Magazine" for 1839,
p. 148.
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aspect. The spirit of hearing among
us is good, and some, we have reason
to beiieve, are " inquiring the way to
Zion, with their faces thitherward."
May peace and prosperity be within
the walls of our Ziou ! May the Lord
increase his church lure with men
like a flock ; and may the prayer con
stantly ascend from the hearts of an
united and grateful people ! " Let thy
work appear unto thy servants, and
thy glory unto their children. And let
the beauty of the Lord our God be
upon us, and establish thou the work
of our hands upon us; yea, the work
of our hands, establish thou it. So we
thy people and sheep of thy pasture,
will give thanks unto thee for ever."
HARPENDEN, HERTS.
On Tuesday, July 14, a new Inde
pendent chapel was opened in the
above populous village. The morning
service at half-past eleven o'clock, was
commenced by the Rev. J. Harris, of
St. Alban's, who read suitable portions
of Scripture, and offered prayer. The
Rev. W. B. Leach, of Robert-street
chapel, Oxford-street, London, then
delivered an interesting and impres
sive discourse from Gen. xxviii. 17,
which was listened to with great atten
tion by a crowded audience. The
Rev. Henry Burgess (Baptist minis
ter) of Luton, Beds., concluded with
prayer.
In the evening, at half-past six, the
introductory services were conducted
by Solomon Leonard, M.A. ; and the
Rev. S. A. Davies, of Enfield, preach
ed an excellent sermon from John xii.
25, and concluded. At this latter ser
vice many were unable to gain admis
sion ; and the Rev. J. S. Bright, of
Luton, kindly consented to go with
them, under a large tree, at some
little distance from the chapel, where
he preached to them with much ac-
ceptance; after which a collection was
made.
The auspicious day will long be re
membered by the friends of religion
at Harpenden. All things, indeed,
seemed to conspire to render it a most
happy day. The weather was fine,
the congregations were largethe
prayers fervent the sermons scrip
tural and impressive, and the collec
tions good, amounting to ,'103 15s.
Nor can the friends at Harpenden
ever forget the great kindness of Mr.
Leach and his dear Christian friends
at Robert-street chapel. Although
they had bef"" "ontributed 50 to-
wards the erection of the building, a
party of eighteen persons, all mem
bers of the above congregation, came
down to the opening, and Mr. Leach
himself brought down 70 from other
of his friends, who were unable to at
tend the opening. What attachment
to the Redeemer's cause do such ef
forts as these evince ! What credit do
they reflect on a minister and people,
when they thus come forward to aid
a poorer congregation, and by their
liberal contributions, free them from
all fear of being burdened with a
debt ! What an excellent example is
thus set to other wealthy congrega
tions, to go and do likewise ! And
what blessings may we not hope will
descend upon, and be enjoyed by the
followers of Jesus, whilst, by their
property they thus aid the cause of
Him who shed his own blood to re
deem the souls of guilty mankind ! It
is God's own declaration, that " the
liberal soul shall be made fat, and he
that watereth shall be watered also
himself."
On the following sabbath three ser
mons were preached in the New Cha
pel, and collections made towards li
quidating the small debt remaining.
That in the morning, by the Rev. H.
Davis, minister of the place ; that in
the afternoon, by the Rev. J. Salmon,
Coleshill, Warwickshire ; and that in
the evening, by the Rev. J. S. Bright,
of Luton. These collections, with two
donations received since the opening,
have reduced the debt to the small
sum of 8 12s. Id.
The prospect of usefulness in this
place, is now very encouraging. The
church contains fifty members, and
the congregations for some time past
have been increasing. May the Lord
pour out upon the helpers and the
helped, the" rich efTiisioiis of his Holy
Spirit! "Now, therefore, arise, O
Lord God, into thy resting place, thou
and the ark of thy strength ; let thy
priests, O Lord God, be clothed with
salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in
goodness."
INSTRUCTIVE STATEMENTS PP.OM
COLPORTEURS IN FRANCE.
We know that all our readers will
have great pleasure if they peruse the
following extracts.
They illustrate the disposition of
men to go after that which is prohi
bited. Also, they suggest that the
more professors can make common
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cause against mutual errors which twenty persons, who all listened at
they mutually oppose, the more easily tentively to our conversation ; so,
will they be brought together. opening the New Testament, I read
aloud, and caused them also to read
Colporteurs, or Bible distributors in various passages referring to the truly
France Sketch of their labours, diffi important subject of our discussion,
culties, and success, and on my proceeding to cite others,
" In the town of S , two itiner nearly all my auditors cried out toge
ant priests made their appearance as ther, ' It is enough, we are convinced
Missionaries, and crowds attended that Jesus Christ is the Son of God
their preaching. Having on one occa upon the testimony of the Holy Scrip
sion, after many denunciations against tures.' The disciples of the Abbe Cha
them, let slip that Bible vendors were tel were silenced, and I had the plea
expected to arrive the following day, sure to find that my words, or rather
it so happened that on the day in the words of the Bible, had been heard
question two colporteurs actually en with a blessing."
tered the town, and on proceeding, as In a little hamlet, occupied by poor
was their wont, to offer the Scriptures day-labourers, to the number of thirty,
from house to house, they found, to a colporteur had the good fortune,
their joy, that in consequence of the after a few preliminary appeals, to sell
invectives of the Missionaries, every three Bibles and thirty New Testa
one was anxious to obtain the book ments. In another place, a priest
which they had attempted to decry. asked one of our agents if he believed
In fact, so great was the success of the that the Bible of itself was sufficient to
colporteurs, that without entering into instruct a man in the things pertain
any discussion with the priests, the ing to faith and salvation ? The col
latter abandoned the object of their porteur replied in the affirmative, add
mission, and retreated long before the ing, however, that such knowledge was
time originally fixed upon for their only given by the Holy Spirit. " Do
stay had expired. At F , I en you then believe that all men receive
tered a house where I found two per the Holy Spirit to enable them to un
sons holding forth, who, I was in derstand the Bible ?" continued the
formed, were two Parisians, desirous priest. " No," was the answer of the
of propagating a new religion. I list colporteur, " only those obtain it who
ened to them, and soon discovered seek it in prayer." To this the other
that they were two emissaries of the merely remarked that " such doctrine
Abbe Chatcl, the founder of the was sheer Protestantism." As the col
French Catholic church. I considered porteur was preparing to point out
it my duty to lift up my voice on the several passages in the Bible in sup
occasion in support of the truth, and I port of bis assertion, a gentleman de
frankly told the two orators that their corated with an order, who happened
church did not appear to me to admit to be present, shrugged his shoulders
the fundamental truths of Christianity. and denied that the Bible was inspired,
They inquired on what grounds I rest or that it was the word of God. At
ed mv assertions. 'On tne word of this the cure, forgetting all the pre
Jesus" Christ ; in one word, on the vious discussion, made joint cause with
Bible,' said I. 'And we,' they re the colporteur in attacking the infidel ;
plied ' take our stand on the Bible of and the Bible of the latter passed al
the Abbe Chatel.' ' If so,' I continued, ternately from his hands into those of
' you are members of the church ot the priest, as they wanted to find the
Abbe Chatcl, and not of a catholic and passages which each was desirous of
apostolical church; for your church bringing forward to overthrow the ob
exists in a few obscure corners, and jections of the common enemy. The
you do not, like the apostles, confess Lord was pleased to lay his blessing
Jesus Christ to be the 'Son of God, upon the conversation, which was car
blessed for evermore.' No! a hun
dred passages even in your own Bible, ried on for two hours in a very ani
declare him to be the Son of man, mated manner, at the close of which the
whereas not a single one calls him the sceptic owned that he was ignorant of
Son of God.' ' If you insist upon that, the Bible, and that he was now con
permit me to prove to you that you vinced of the necessity of studying it ;
have not so much as read the Bible. and when the cure and the colporteur
' That is true,' they replied, ' but it is parted, they grasped each other's hand
of no consequence.' The apartment with genuine feelings of brotherly love.
in which we were, contained about And now, bidding adieu to the
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north of France, let us direct our eyes
for a moment to the east, whither we
have dispatched certain of our colpor
teurs, and we shall again find, though
in a stronger degree, (inasmuch as
hitherto the word of God had previ
ously been less circulated there, ) the
same species of difficulties which I have
just described, namely, superstition or
infidelity among the inhabitants in ge
neral, and hostility against the religion
of the Bible on the part of the immense
majority of the clergy of the Romish
church, in particular. For brevity's
sake, 1 shall again extract from my
correspondence some facts which may
tend to give you an idea of the difficul
ties with which we have to contend, as
well as of the special assistance afford
ed to enable us to overcome them : and
although the cases to be brought for
ward may in some degree be mixed up
with details of success, still it will be
easy for you to conclude from my nar
rative, that there too we have reason
to adore the powerful and gracious
hand of Him who blesses our labours.
" At B , a colporteur met with
an infirm old man, who had a large
Bible spread open before him, in which
he was reading. ' Here,' said he, ' is
all my delight, all my consolation. I
have been in possession of this book
for more than forty years ; it came to
me by inheritance from an uncle, and
ever since I have continued to read it
daily. Often has the cure attempted
to rob me of my treasure, under the
pretence of its hindering me from at
tending mass. He tells me that it is a
book for the clergy, but not for the
people, who cannot understand it, and
that I should do much better to give it
up to him. My answer always is, ' My
good Sir, if you are wiser than I am,
pray come and read the Bible with me
at my house, for never, never, shall 1
be separated from my Bible, which I
love above all things.' "
From the journal of a colporteur at
M : " Immediately on my arrival,
I commenced my labours ; but the first
day I had the mortification not to be
able to dispose of a single copy. The
day following I was not more success
ful ; nay, I had even to encounter in
sult. Finding that I was every where
rudely dismissed when I called at the
doors of the houses, I determined to
take up my stand in the market-place.
Several persons soon drew near : some
threw down my books with disdain,
after having glanced over the title-
page, while others accosted me in an
angry tone, calling me a vile Protest
ant, a dog of a Huguenot, &c. ; nay,
there were even some who went so far
as to say, that if they could, they
would burn both me and my books 1
For three days successively I could
sell nothing, and on one occasion a
priest came to look at my Bibles, and
on going away, exclaimed that the king
was blameable in suffering France to
be poisoned by such bad books. Thus
I spent a whole week in this poor city,
without being able to effect any thing ;
nevertheless I am not faint-hearted,
but propose soon to return, for, in
order to encourage me, the Lord was
pleased, just as I was on the point of
leaving my quarters to proceed else
where, to conduct a person to me, who
I suppose is a bookseller, and who
purchased forty-five New Testaments
and three Bibles.
A VILLAGE ADDRESS.
" And the Lord will create upon every
dwelling-place of Mount Zion, and upon her
assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and
the shining of a flaming fire by night ; forupon
all the glory shall be a defence."Isa. iv. 5.
(Concluded from p. 70.)
II. The evidence of the Divine
presence, which is vouchsafed, consti
tutes both its glory and its security.
" The Lord will create a cloud and
smoke by day, and the shining of a
flaming fire by night ; and upon all
the glory there shall be a defence."
Here ngain we must turn to Exod.
xl. 33, to the end ; where we see that,
as soon as Moses had " finished the
work," set up, and appointed all that
the Lord had commanded him, "Then
a cloud covered the tent," &c, " For
the cloud of the Lord was upon the
tabernacle by day, and fire was upon
it by night, in the sight of all the
house of Israel throughout all their
journeys." This was visible evidence
to them all that Jehovah was present,
at once their defence, their guide,
and their glory.
1. The Lord will create evidence
that he is present, and that he pre
sides in their assemblies. Their prayers
shall be answered their sacrifices ac
cepted ; the ordinances of his house
shall be blessed,waiting upon him,
their spiritual strength shall be re
newed ; " the bread of life" shall
nourish and make them " strong in
the Lord, and in the power of his
might." He makes himself known in the
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breaking of the bread. Luke xxiv. 30,
31. This evidence lie creates. The
influence of his grace is there. He
directs his word home to their hearts.
They feel that he presides, rules in
their assemblies
"His very word of grace is strong,
As that which built the skies,
The voice that rolls the stars along,
Speaks all the promises."
In the day-time they shall see the
cloud which received their Saviour
up beyond their mortal vision, and be
assured that he has ascended up " to
his Father and their Father ;" and in
the night he will he a light unto them
in the midst of the darknessso that
though it be night, and they moreover
are in the wilderness, " he will not
be a wilderness or a land of darkness
unto Israel." Jerem. ii. 31.
2. The tokens of his presence af
ford them evidence that his own al
mighty power shall be for their de
fence. " He is the glory in the midst
of them, and a wall of fire round
about them." Their adversaries are
powerful, cunning, malignant. The
roaring lion in the wilderness seek
ing to devour ; the old serpent with
his wiles ; the snares and pitfalls pe
culiar to the desert ; the enticements
to sin, which the surrounding tribes
present, or the proud array those
tribes send forth to effect their de
struction ; are all to be expected ;
and the attitude of watchfulness and
preparation for combat, must always
be maintained ; but, with the delight
ful recollection, and positive evidence
of its truth, that " the Lord of Hosts
is with us ; the God of Jacob Is our
refuge." " I will guide thee with
mine eye."
In conclusion
1. We may see in the habitation of
every devoted follower of Christ, " a
dwelling-place of mount Zion," upon
which all this glory and this defence
shall rest. The Lord loves " the dwell
ings of Jacob," though he " loves the
gates of Zion more," because there
they all meet him together. But the
disciple of the Saviour delights every
dag to put fresh incense upon the
golden altar in the sight of his family,
seeks anew the influences of the Holy
Ghost to enlighten and cheer, not
only his own soul, but his household
too ; he spreads afresh " the bread of
life" each morning before their eyes ;
and he cannot lead them into the
holy place to witness and enjoy all
this, without passing by the altar of
burnt-offering. The Lamb slain for
sin is seenthe cleansing efficacy of
his precious blood is sought,and the
renewing and sanctifying grace of the
Holy Spirit is applied unto. Surely
among the privileged members of
such a household, the Lord will give
evidence that he is present.
2. Who shall presume to say that
where such spiritual worship is ren
dered, and these gracious truths are
set forth before the people who as
semble, even in a humble village con
gregation, that such a place is not
one of " the dwelling-places of mount
Zion," and such an assembly, one out
of the number of " all her assemblies."
3. Who would not be a participant
of such blessings as these ? Who would
not be a spiritual worshipper, and un
derstand these mysteries 1 Who would
not have his " body a temple of the
Holy Ghost," and such spiritual ser
vice rendered, and sustenance and
illumination enjoyed within himself?
Who would rather be in darknessin
the company of, and in the possession
of the adversary of souls,the de
stroyer ! Oh, flee to the Saviour, that
you may be " delivered from the
bondage of corruption, into the glo
rious liberty and privileges of the
children of God." R.

NOTICES.
HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.
The Numbers for June and October, 1837, are wanted to com
plete the Volume for that Year ; if any of our friends have those
numbers, and can spare them, they will oblige by sending them to
the Office, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars.
The Missionaries and Grantees of the Society, who have received the Blank
Journals recently sent, are respectfully requested to send the Journals due up
to the present time, without delay; and in every future case in which the 2nd
and 3rd pages are not sufficient to contain the list of Preaching engagements,
the 6th and 7 th pages may be occupied.
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NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS. they can only be induced to read it with

attention. Teachers, also, who are
Uncle Oliver and his Nephew. By anxious to interest and benefit their
Geoffry Bland. Pp. 296. London : older pupils, may find some valuable
Houlston and Stoneman. hints to aid their efforts.
The Sword : an American Tale, advo " The girls of M school were
cating the Principles of Peace. Pp. almost all employed in the manufac
72. London .- Houlston and Stone- tories ; and as their teacher knew that
man. they had no opportunity of attending
We are always glad to see great prin weekly schools to gain instruction in
common things, she kindly gave an
ciples presented in a form adapted to
the capacities of children ; and calcu hour or two on week-day evenings,
when she permitted the most diligent
lated to secure their attention and in girls in her class to come to her house
terest. This is done with considerable
to learn a little of needle- work, writing,
success in the two little works above- and accounts. On one of these even
mentioned. They are very similar in
their designnamely, to expose the ings the conversation took place which
evils of war, by divesting it at the forms the first part of the following
same time of its false and attractive chapter," p. 17.
embellishments. " The Sword," in Nor is it the young alone who may
particular, we would recommend to read this book with advantage. There
such parents as see their little boys is much instruction for heads of fami
dazzled with swords and banners, and lies also. And may wc venture to re
ambitious to carry them. It is spe mark that the manufacturers them
cially intended to show the inconsist selves, or any pious persons who hold
ency of war with the professed prin influential stations in connexion with
ciples of those who call themselves our vast and various manufacturing
Christians ; and both books may be population, should consider themselves
very useful in producing domestic com bound to do all they can for the instruc
fort and order, as well as national tion and moral elevation of those whom
Providence has thus placed within their
peace. reach. To circulate this little work,
or to assemble the youths of either
The Young Folks of the Factory , or. sex, and read this and similar publica
Friendly Hints on their Duties and tions to them, might prove one very
Dangers: pp. 372. London: the simple, yet efficient means of doing
Religious Tract Society. them good.
This volume contains much sound
and suitable advice to the class of young
people for whom it is intended. We Moral Fables and Parables. By In
rejoice to see them the objects of so gram Cobbin, M.A. Thomas Ward
much attention, and so able a pen em and Co.
ployed on their behalf. It has long
been matter of lamentation that young Little Maurice and his Uncle-. By
people so generally forsake their Sab Geoffry Bland. Houlston and Co.
bath-school teachers, just at the time
when they most require judicious coun The Sunday-School Appeal. By the
sel. The work before us is well calcu Rev. T. Timpson. Sunday-School
lated to act as a monitor to such, if Union.

We are happy to announce the following Donations and Subscriptions to the

Society since the Annual Meeting, to promote enlarged efforts on the part of
the Society. May we not hope that many of the friends of the Home Mission
ary cause will speedily add their names to the number of contributors, to en
courage the Directors to enter on new fields of labour i
Don. Subs. Don. Subs.
s. d. s. d. . d. i d.
Sir Culling E.Smith. Bart 150 0 0 Henry Thompson, Esq. . 10 10 0
Thomas Thompson, Esq. 52 10 0 Thomas Wontner, Esq. ..21 0 0
Thomas Wilson, Esq. ... 50 0 0 Joseph Wontner, Esq 10 10 0
Joshua Wilson, Esq 20 0 0 William Law, Esq 5 0 0
Chas. Hindley, Esq. M.P. 10 0 0 The Author of " Jethro" 5 5 0
W. Alers Hankey, Esq. ..1000 Miss Procter 10 0 0
R. M. Holborn, Esq 5 0 0 Rev. T. Loader, Mourn. 10 10 0
George Knox, Esq 5 5 0 Mrs. Hailes, do 10 10 0
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DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS,

From July 18 to August 18, 1840.

Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's

Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.,
JOSHUA WILSON, Esq., and BENJAMIN HANBURY, Esq., Treasurers; the
Rev. E. A. DUNN, Rev. A. WELLS, and Rev. Dr. MATHESON, Secretaries;
by Messrs. LADBROKES and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings; by
Messrs. HANKEY, Fenchurch- street, and by any of the Directors.
The List will in future be made up to the \Qth day of every Month,

EAST LONDON AUXILIARY. *. d.

Subscriptions and Donations not combe Station 15 0 0
specified in Annual Report : Mr. O. Sutton, on account of
Stepney, Rev. Dr. Fletcher Wheathampstead Station 5
i. d. Mr. Metham, on account of Whit-
Adams, Miss A 0 10 0 well Station 7
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Crane, Mr A 5 0 0 Islington! per Joshua Wilson,
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Fisher, Mr A 0 10 0 SOCIETY, for the Year ending
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LIST OF LECTURES, &c, IN AND NEAR LONDON,

FOR SEPTEMBER.

4. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Williams.

6. Lord's Day Evening. Lower-street, Islington, Mr. Yockney.
Afternoon. Adelphi Chapel, Public Examination of the
Sunday School Children.
New Broad-street, Mr. Palmer.
7. Monday Evening. Missionary Prayer Meeting. East, Brunswick Chapel,
Address, Mr. Drummond ; Central, Bishopsgate Chapel, Address, Mr.
Clayton ; West, Gate-street, Address, Mr. Woollacott ; North, Lower-
street, Address, Mr. Gilbert.
8. Tuesday Morning. Merchants' Lecture, Twelve o'clock, Broad-street,
Mr. Binney.
11. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Peacock.
13. Lord's Day Evening.
Afternoon.Lower-street,
Adelphi Chapel,
Islington,
Mr. Dr.
Palmer.
Henderson.

New Broad-street, Mr. Tidinan.

18. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Denham.
20. Lord's Day Evening.
Afternoon.Lower-street,
Adelphi Chapel,
Islington,
The Mr.
Lord's
Yockney.
Supper.

New Broad-street, Mr. Young.

25. Friday Evening. Eldon-street, Finsbury, Mr. Dovey.
27. Lord's Day Evening.
Afternoon.Lower-street,
Adelphi Chapel,
Islington,
Mr.Mr.
Hunt.
Godwin.

New Broad-street, Mr. Binney.

ministers supplying at
Hoxton Academy ChapelMr. Thomas Toller.
York Road Chapel, LambethMr. Wills, of Bridport.
Albany Chapel, Regent's ParkMr. Kelly, of Liverpool.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The Rev. R. Gubbin, of South Brent, Devonshire, acknowledges with the
most sincere gratitude, the receipt of a bundle of clothing from the Home
Missionary Dorcas Society, for the poor people on his station.
The Rev. H. Chamberlain returns his sincere thanks to the Committee of
the Tract Society for their very generous grant of tracts for loan and gratui
tous distribution on his station .
We are happy to announce that Subscriptions to the amount of 95 have
been obtained for the widow of the late Mr. Sandford, particulars of which
will be inserted in our next number.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month
will be held on Monday evening, September 21, at Finsbury Cha
pel, (the Rev. A. Fletcher's.)
The Rev. Charles Hyatt will deliver the Address.
Service to commence at Half-past Six o'clock.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Bolt-court, London.

 fflomt Mi$&iotxav& JWagajme.
OCTOBER, 1840.

AN ADDRESS TO CHRISTIANS IN LONDON AND ITS VICINITY,

RESPECTING THE INCREASED EFFORTS OF THE HOME
MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

[Zt is respectfully and earnestly requested that the WHOLE of this Address be read.]

The Saviour has taught ns that " a city which is set on a hill cannot be
hid." If this be true in reference to his disciples individually, we may surely
be permitted to apply it to a city which embraces tens of thousands of disciples
within its limits. It is almost superfluous to remark, that London is, indeed,
the centre of immense influence,the point from whence an impulse is given
to every other part of the empire. And let it not be thought that this is con
fined to matters of merely secular interest: Christians in London, as such, have
an influence peculiar to the position they occupy : and, while they seek not to
usurp authority over their brethren in the provinces, yet let them count it a
privilege to use the honourable station thus assigned them, for provoking
others to love and to good works. Let them cherish here a sacred ambition,
a determination to excel in all that is excellent, and they may confi
dently hope for both satisfaction and success. There are some labours of love
which, from their very nature, are ordinarily concealed ; but, in pecuniary
contributions, publicity has the advantage of stimulating perhaps twenty or
more individuals to contribute in like manner. And let not the Iriends of re
ligion in the metropolis imagine that this only reaches their immediate neigh
bourhood. The inquiry is often made in the country, " What is raised in
London for such and such an object 1" and though particular names may not
be generally known, the aggregate is matter of calculation and remark. Es
pecially is this the case as to the several congregations whose ministers are
known to be eminent in our denomination, as well as the eloquent advocates
of all that is conducive to the improvement of the human race. It is true,
that persons living at a distance from such a scene of important and compli
cated movements are but imperfectly acquainted with their circumstances.
They know not the variety or the urgency of the claims continually made,
in public and in private, upon the liberality of their London brethren ;
and, consequently, it is difficult for them to make due allowance for these
claims ; but they do know something of the facilities for acquiring wealth, and
of the extensive scale on which business is conducted in the metropolis. They
Will remember, too, that the very country for whose interest the HOME MIS
SIONARY SOCIETY is now pleading is one principal source from whence
this wealth is derived. It is surely natural to a Christian mind, especially a British
Christian, to think of making a return for benefits received. How, then, can
this be better done than by imparting " some spiritual gift" to localities which
have furnished the means and the opportunity of converting capital and enter
prise to such profitable account ? The value of London goods is known, and their
prices are readily returned, in many a spot where " the true riches" are un-
thought of, and that wisdom whose merchandize is better than silver, finds
none to set forth its worth. Shall it be our privilege to urge the importance of
this thought on those friends of the Redeemer whose business transactions
lead them to the intercourse referred to,or those who, in the enjoyment of
every earthly good, yet find the Gospel more precious than all they possess
beside? Consider that some who, instrnmentally, have enriched you, are
utterly destitute of what you so highly prize. Give them, O give them back
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a portion in better blessings ; and wealth thus consecrated may then indeed be
valued for the ability it imparts to glorify God.
We address, also, those of you who are far removed from the place of your
birth and the home of your childhood. While the entire exchange you have
experienced in all your associations and habits, forms even a wider separation
than the miles that intervene, yet your memory loves to dwell upon these dis
tant scenes of your early life ; or if, tinder the pressure of accumulated cares,
the impressions are deeply buried, the very name of the endeared spot is suf
ficient to revive them in refreshing and delightful fragrance. By some, your
native town or village is remembered, too, as the place where, by Christ Jesus,
you were begotten in the Gospel. To how many others was the morning of
life beclouded by spiritual darkness ; and while you yourselves are now light
in the Lord, that darkness still remains, brooding perhaps over aged relatives,
or covering the children (beloved for their fathers' sakes) of those who were
the endeared companions of youthful days. Such thoughts may have prompted
the unavailing sigh ; and it may seem too great an undertaking, individually,
and at such a distance, to convey to those scenes the light of the glorious
Gospel. To you the HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY offers the very
facilities you might desire ; and on such it seems almost superfluous to urge its
claims. While it seeks your aid it is but meeting your own wishes, and is ready to
remove the very difficulties that have discouraged you. It knows of no restriction
to its operations, except the want of adequate means to sustain them. And
where the Directors do thus appeal to the purest, the most fondly cherished
affections of the heart, they confidently expect that the means cannot be with
held. The man whose integrity and diligence have procured him not only
wealth, but a spotless reputation, and a high standing in society, confers an
honour upon the place of his birth or of his education ; but if, in addition, he
becomes its spiritual benefactor, his memory will there be blessed to the latest
generation.
There are, however, important considerations, which the Directors would
urge on the attention of all in London and its vicinity, who love the cause of
Christ, irrespective of these peculiar interests or local attachments. The ac
tual destitution of religious instruction, prevailing in numerous portions of our
own country, is now well ascertained. The subject has been discussed so fre
quently, and in so many quarters, that it is impossible it should escape the
notice of any one, in the class of society which we now address. Many facts
are now before the public at large, which but a few years ago were unknown,
except to ministers, or others immediately affected by them. There was some
excuse for indifference to a matter imperfectly presented to the attention of
persons immersed in important concerns ; but if our countrymen are suffered
to perish now, it can no longer be said, " Behold, we knew it not."
Increasing information and enlarged experience have also shown the abso
lute necessity of combined effort to evangelize our country. We rejoice in
many noble instances of individual and isolated exertions for the diffusion of
Gospel truth. There are Christian churches, far remote from London, which
owe much of their efficiency, and even the very buildings in which they wor
ship, to the liberality of metropolitan friends ; but all such individual efforts
are necessarily circumscribed ; while a combined, energetic movement,
not only widens the sphere of operation, but, by uniting the contributions and
the support of many, acquires the power of conferring more efficient benefit
in each particular case.
Another argument the Directors would urge is, the present peculiar aspect
of society. The devices of infidelity, reduced to practice, in the cruel and
heartless endeavour to break and sever even the ties of social life, are known
to all who inhabit our cities and larger towns. To this kind of influence our
rural population is, indeed, less exposed ; but the gross ignorance and mental
apathy so prevalent among them are almost equally fatal to their true inte
rests ; while these characteristics, wherever they are found, prepare the most
favourable soil for receiving the seed so assiduously disseminated by the agents
of Popery, or of any other anti-Christian error. Their zeal, however, and
perseverance, should be to the friends of truth at once an example and a sti
mulus.
The Directors can assure their Christian friends that they are impelled to
urge the claims of the Society, by the growing conviction of their own minds
that the instrumentality which it employs is really that best adapted for secur
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log the object in view. They acknowledge the authority of Christ's

COMMAND TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO EVERY CREATURE; and while all
their plans are formed in the spirit of that command, it is felt to be an impe
rative duty to do whatever is possible for stirring up all who are able to assist
in the great work. God calls to it by the voice of his providence, as well as
in his Word. New openings for the introduction of the Gospel are continually
presented ; from every part of the country, calls for help are reiterated,
calls so urgent, so well founded, and so encouraging, that the Directors
dare not turn away from them. But, in order to answer them all, large ac
cessions to the funds must be speedily obtained. And have not you, dear
brethren, with others, encouraged us to expect, not to say require from you,
these supplies? By your concurrence the Society has resolved to present a
broader front, and to occupy a bolder and more important position than it has
ever yet done : with confidence, then, they proceed to lay before you the spe
cific objects for which your aid is especially requested : thus submitting for
your free and individual choice a variety of modes and forms in which that
aid can be rendered.
1. By liberal donations, to encourage and justify enlarged operations at the
present time.
2. A higher scale of annual subscriptions, on the part of old and new sub
scribers.
3. Assistance in defraying the expense of young men under a course of
education for Home Missionary service.
4. Aid towards the support of Home Missionaries in particular localities, as
already adverted to, in which the subscriber may have a peculiar inte
rest, such as being his own birth place or that of his forefathers.
5. Help towards the erection of, or renting of suitable places in which the
agents of the Society can preach the Gospel.
6. The employment of personal influence in inducing others to assist in
supplying the religions wants of Home.
7. To make the condition of Home a subject of frequent consideration ; and
of earnest prayer to God for success to attend the efforts of the agents
of the Home Missionary Society.
The above statements are not intended to be made in a tone of complaint:
there are many among you, dear brethren, whose works already praise them ;
but still the Directors think it is right to bring fully before you the claims of
Home. They do venture to ask, Has your own country been blessed by your
liberality to that extent which it may yet enjoy ? And they beg also to remind
you, that in this way alone can a sure foundation be laid for continued and
increasing efforts in heathen lands.
Who shall estimate the value of an immortal soul ? What are all the treasures
of gold and silver when put in comparison with it ? Yet wealth is what all men
highly prize : even Christians are apt for the most part unduly to regard it ;
and he who knoweth what is in man, has been pleased to call for the employ
ment of thisman's favourite objectin his service. How important, in this
view, is the possession of riches ! The responsibility involved is truly serious,
when money is considered as an indispensable instrument for conveying to our
fellow-men those blessings which all the wealth of worlds could never procure.
And again, it affords a test of sincerity in the service of Christ, which no one
possessing it can possibly evade. Alas ! it is to be feared there are some who,
like the young ruler, are in other things without reproach, but who, on the
application of this test, would be found wanting. But when and how is money
to be given for the cause we plead ? Are souls to perish while you have the
means of saving them ? Are you to withhold it till you die ? In prospect of that
event you may devise most liberal things, and provide every security for car
rying your intentions into effect ; but ere that time arrives one whole genera
tion may have passed away. The tenth part of what is designed to be given
twenty years hence would do more good, in diffusing the blessings of the Gos
pel now, than the whole amount, if delayed to that distant period. What
would be thought of the land-owner who should hoard up seed-corn in his
granary while the husbandmen around were calling for it, and the fields were
ready to receive it 1 Year after year he deals out handfuls, promising that at
some future day they shall have access to all his store ; but, meanwhile, briers
and thorns are overspreading fields which might have waved with plenteous
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harvests. The softening rain and genial sunshine are bringing to maturity what
will but impede and delay all attempts at improvement. The moral is of easy
application. While the good seed of the kingdom is kept back the enemy is
sowing tares. Oh ! who can calculate the lasting evils that must result from
the present " withholding of more than is meet ?" " Say not unto thy neigh
bour, Go, and come again, and to-morrow I will give, when thou hast it by
thee."
Signed, by order of the Directors;
EDW. ALEX. DUNN,-)
ALGERNON WELLS, J Secretaries.
JAMES MATHESON, )
By any of whom Subscriptions and Donations will be thankfully received ;
at the office, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfiiars, London; at the Society's
Bankers', Messrs. Ladbroke and Co. ; and at Messrs. Hankeys.

ANTICIPATED BENEFITS FROM THE AUTUMNAL MEETING

OF THE HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY AT BRISTOL.
There is nothing connected with the enlarged operations of the Home Mis
sionary Society more interesting than the plan recently adopted, of holding
Autumnal Meetings in our principal provincial towns. The time fixed for this
year's meeting at Bristol is now near at hand ; and certainly the place is
worthy of the privilege. The friends of Christ in that city have already dis
tinguished themselves among the zealous supporters of the Society. To such,
the expected services are likely to afford peculiar enjoyment; while they will
also tend to increase the number of contributors, by exciting an interest in the
minds of many, whose attention has not before been so directly drawn to the
Society's operations.
But the raising of funds, though a most essential object, is not the only be
nefit to be derived from such a celebration. May we not hope that it will be
found a most efficient means of grace to the souls of those who shall attend it
The Gospel should be rendered more admirable to their minds, and more precious to
their hearts. To perceive its universal adaptation, its exclusive efficacy, as a
remedy for those moral and spiritual evils which desolate our land. To be re
minded that its propagation is sanctioned by a Divine command, and its success
ensured by promises equally divine. To be furnished with recent and actual
evidence, that that Gospel is indeed mighty, through God, to the accomplish
ment of its gracious design. To contemplate the reality of that blessed change
effected, where vice, and degradation, and misery, have given place to purity,
and escellence, and peace ; surely nothing can be imagined more directly
calculated to confirm the faith of individuals, and excite afresh their adoring
admiration of the wisdom which devised so wondrous a scheme.
Connected closely with such views, and resulting from them, are personal in
quiry and ardent gratitudejor distinguishing sovereign grace. In hearing what the
Gospel has done for others, it is natural to inquire, " What has it done for
me?'' or if the theme be the moral wretchedness of those who have never
learned its truths, how obvious the suggestion, " Am I in reality in the eye of
God, and in my own consciousness, at all less wretched than they? My ex
ternal conduct, my habits and my associations, are all formed upon the basis of
religious education and privilege; but is my heart renewed, and my temper
regulated ; are my passions controlled, or my desires refined ?" Alas ! it is to
be feared there are those who contribute to remove the ignorauce of others,
who themselves have never tasted the blessedness of knowing " the joyful
sound." But where the power of religion has indeed been felt, where con
science does with scriptural evidence witness," I am one of the peculiar
people, redeemed from iniquity, and passed from death unto life ;" O then
there is a glow of gratitude experienced, a deep sense of obligation excited,
which can only he expressed iu a renewed and solemn dedication of heart and
life to the God of salvation.
When such are the sacred affections called forth, and such the views pre
sented to the mind, the duty of saving souls will acquire a fresh interest, as pro
moting the great designs, and fulfilling the gracious pleasure of the Redeemer.
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Considered in this light, the difficulties of the work seem less formidableif
sacrifices are to be made, they are felt to be scarcely worthy of the name
and fellowship is enjoyed with those holy men who could say, " the love of
Christ constraineth us." This, we apprehend, is the great practical lesson re
quired in the present state of the Christian church. To give liberally, as unto
Christ; not measuring themselves among themselves, nor comparing them
selves by themselves, but giving as the case requires, and according as God
hath prospered. To devote time, influence and talents, systematically, constantly,
and, unweariedly to the cause of Christ, and the salvation of sinners ; these are
the results desired ; and from what motives can they spring, if not from those
to which reference has been made ?
We must ever remember, however, our dependence on the blessing from
above. The arrangements for the meetings have been made with the earnest
desire of rendering them as interesting and as effective as possible. But those
who anticipate the most enjoyment, are the first to confess the necessity of a
heavenly influence to make them truly profitable. We trust that our brethren
in Bristol will prepare for the occasion, by earnest, united prayer, for the aid
of that Spirit, whose aid is alike needful for the speakers and the hearers.
And by thus inviting the attention of our friends throughout the kingdom, we
doubt not, many who cannot join their assemblies, will hold communion with
them by presenting similar supplications.
A large assemblage is expected from all the surrounding districts. And who
can estimate the benefits diffused, if pastors shall return to their respective
churches private Christians to their families and social circlesimbued with
the feelings which we have briefly described ? To return in such a spirit-
impressed also with all the kindred and collateral considerations the worth
of souls, the awful importance of eternity, the extreme brevity of time, and
the consciousness that much has already been lostto return, we say, with
such impressions, must surely be analogous to " coming in the fulness of the
blessing of the Gospel of peace;" and cause thanksgiving to him who still
" maketh manifest by his people in every place, the savour of the knowledge
of Christ."

[We have great pleasure in giving
insertion to the following letter from
our esteemed friend Mr. Sutcliffe, ad
dressed to one of the Secretaries. It
will show how brethren in the country
sympathize in the great work that
is now before the Congregational
churches. It has also a tendency to
encourage the Directors, as well as to
stimulate other brethren in co-oper
ating with them in carrying out an
enlarged and systematic effort for the
spiritual benefit of our countrymen.]
Ashton-under-Lyney
Sept. 14, 184U.
My dear. Sir,Your faithful and
affectionate appeal on behalf of "Brit
ish Missions," lias reached our hearts,
and I am instructed by the Church
and Congregation of which I am
Pastor, to assure you of their cordial
concurrence and support. After hav
ing read the letter myself, and im
bibed, I trust, its spirit, 1 forwarded
it to a number of my friends, who also
felt and acknowledged its powerful
and heart-stirring appeals. Sensible
of the importance of the object, and
alive, in some measure, to our obli
gations, we brought the matter before
the Church, and a resolution was una
nimously passed, pledging an annual
collection, in the month of October,
together with subscriptions and other
contributions, the amount to be dis
tributed in such proportions as may
be judged best, for England, for Ire
land, and the Colonies. The way is
now open for you ; a very lively inte
rest is excited, and if you will only
oblige us by sending a Depuation, and
that as soon as you please, I can pro
mise a welcome reception and liberal
contributions.
I sincerely hope that the excellent
letter addressed by Mr. James to the
Directors of the respective Societies
now happily associated with the Con
gregational Union, will be productive
of the desired, and the best results.
They are, I trust, prepared for vigor
ous efforts ; and while they adopt mea
sures in harmony with the advancing
intelligence and wants of the age, let
them invite extensive co-operation,
undertake bold enterprises, and pro
voke, by their own example, the whole
denomination to love and good works.
Let them appeal again and again to
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the Churches throughout the length Rev. J. Alexander, Norwich.

and breadth of the land, and never
suffer them to rest till they are pledged
to the cause. Let them lead on, and
others will follow. Cwsar, in extend
ing his conquests and triumphs, never
said to his men, go, but come. I would
also take the liberty of suggesting to
the Secretaries the importance of a
still wider circulation of their most
admirable letter, now printed in the
form of a tract. There is something,
if I mistake not, in that address, which
cannot fail to tell on Christian hearts,
and prompt to decisive efforts.
Be of good courage, my brother,
brightening prospects are open before
you; I pray that you may advance,
and move triumphantly onward. God
is disposing the hearts of his people to
aid you, and that generously. And your
great, good work will, I feel assured, by
his blessing, go on and prosper.
I remain, my dear Sir,
Yours, most affectionately,
J. Surcurrn.
COLLECTIONS ron Bnrrrsn Mrs
SIONS ON :run LAST LORDS
DAY IN ocronrzn (THE 25TH or
THAT MONTH.)
This important proposal meets with
encouraging approbation. The follow
ing brethren are known to intend com
pliance on the 25th of October, or on
the earliest Lords-day afterwards
practicable. The list is published with
the hope that other names will be
added. Brethren who intend to unite
in the effort, will greatly promote the
design, by communicating their names
for addition to this list, to the Secre
taries, No. ll, Chatham-place.
-i~_.&~i_,_
INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME
MISSIONARY
We are always happy STATIONS.
to furnish the friends of the Society with extracts fr.
Rev. J. Arundel, Union-street, Bo
rough.
Rev. R. Ashton, Putney.
Rev. T. Binney, Weigh-house Cha
pel.
Rev. J. Blackburn, Claremont Cha
pel, Pentonville.
Rev. H. F. Burder, D. D., Hackney.
` Rev. J. Clayton, Jun., Poultry Cha
pel.
Rev. E. A. Dunn, Buckingham
Chapel, Pimlico.
Rev. Thomas Evans, Shaftesbury.
Rev. J. Fletcher, D.D., Stepney.
Rev. C. Howell, Alton.
Rev. J. A. James, Birmingham.
Rev. J. Jefferson, Stoke Newington.
Rev. J. Kelly, Liverpool.
Rev. J. Leifcllild, D.D., Craven
Chapel, London.
Rev. G. Oke, St. Columb, Corn
wall.
Rev. S. T. Pater, Darwen.
Rev. Andrew Reed, D. D., Wyclide
Chapel.
Rev. J. Robinson, Soho Chapel,
London.
Rev. R. H. Shepherd, Rauelagh
Chapel, Chelsea.
Rev. W. Spencer, Holloway.
Rev. J. Sutcliffe, Ashton-under
Lyue.
Rev. Henry Townley, Bishopsgate
street Chapel.
Rev. A. Wells, Clapton.
Rev. J. S. Wilson, Shepton-Mallett
Rev. J . \Voodwark, Tonbridge Cha
pel.
The Ministers of the Staffordshir
Association, have also generally agree
to make Collections on the 25th 1
October.

the Journals of the Missionaries, which present encouraging proofs of succ.

Such will be found in this Months Magazine. At the same time it app.
only right that the discouraging circumstances should also be noticed. (`
Agents have in some quarters great diliiculties to contend with. These art'
ferred to, not to excite angry feelings, but to draw out the sympathies
prayers of our friends on behalf of our opposed Missionaries, while the
seeking the benefit of the young, and the salvation of adult~. ~ , `
PLEASING srarn or A 1-ro ' H;1"Pf_d*" "MES hai" A
Mission sTAT1oN. ff"f` _
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not quite full. It is however well at ing, all have been pretty well em
tended, and some who have not jet ployed, so that your Missionary's work
made an open profession of religion, has not been so much as at other times;
are evidently growing serious, and se but his harvest-time is coming, he has
cretly serving God. " sown in hope," and in " tears" too,
We have, it is true, cause to lament and doubtless he shall " reap with joy, '
over the impenitency of many who and " bring forth his sheaves with re
regularly attend the preaching of the joicing."
Gospel ; and the want of decision in On sabbath-day, the 10th, he had
some in whom there seems to be some the happiness of opening a room for
good thing towards the Lord God of worship, in a small hamlet, called
Israel, who hear and approve, and Melplash, when about 150 persons
speak in terms of commendation of attended to hear the word of life ; and
what they hear. My earnest desire he hopes they did not attend in vain.
is, to see thein truly humbled under Our Bridport friends intentf, by the
the mighty hand of God ; and my Divine blessing, supplying this inter
constant prayer is, that the Gospel esting little cause, aided by your agent,
they hear may be the power of God on sabbath evenings.
to their salvation. But among these We have also opened another sab
causes for lamentation, our hearts are bath-school on the station, which will
occasionally cheered by the sound of be attended to by Bridport teachers.
the cry, "What must I do to besaved 1" One member has been added to our
At our last church meeting, about little church at Weytown, and I am
the middle of last month, two indivi happy to say, that our morning con
duals, having witnessed a good con gregations are still on the increase,
fession, were received into church- although we are not without those
fellowship. We pray that the Lord around ns who would, from their
may enable them to hold fast the be hearts, wish it otherwise ; but " greater
ginning of their confidence, and to is He that is for us than all that are
flourish abundantly in his holy courts. against us."
On sabbath-day week, just as I was Upon the whole we are going for
about to leave the vestry in the after ward, and though not so fast as we
noon, one of my friends came in, and could wish, yet we are increasing.
stated that Mr. , who has lately Our Christian friends both of Brid
been very regular in his attendance, port and Beaminster, unite with your
appeared to be under much concern agent in the great work, so that we
for his soul. His wife, who is a mem have five sabbath schools open every
ber of our church, sent to inform me Lord's-day, and five services conduct
of the fact, stating that he appeared ed every sabbath evening; my time,
to be quite a changed man, and was is, therefore, so completely filled up,
desirous to discourse with me about that I cannot extend my labours with
bis soul. The good work, I trust, is out injury to those places already in
begun in him. He seems to have operation. " The harvest truly is plen
given his heart to the Lord, and is de teous." but the labourers, alas I are
sirous to enjoy the privilege of church fewSince
indeed compared to the work.
I have been here, (now nearly
communion. Some future account will
probably inform the Committee of his five ed
years) six places have been open
by myself and friends, and eight
admission. There are also several
youug persons, teachers in the sab by other denominations, in the imme
bath-school, who, I trust, are secretly diatecanvicinity of this station, so that
serving God ; two of them are very "weNot now shake hands with each.
unto u, not unto us, but to
reserved and diffident: to one of them the eternal
I have lent the " Secret Disciple En God in Christ, be all the
couraged." I hope soon to have them, glory."
and some others, in a class for Bible
instruction and serious conversation. OPPOSITION TO A HOME MISSION
ARY IN HIS WORK.
Since my health has in some mea
NEW PREACHING PLACE OPENED sure returned, I have commenced an
WITH PLEASING PROSPECTS. open-air campaign ; and amidst many
The past month has been one of discouragements, have the hope that
general stir among our villagers: what these labours will not be in vain in the
with reaping, ingathering and glean- Lord. Some have mocked, and have
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attempted to disturb, but by far the
greater part have listened with great
pleasure. In opposition goes on
as fiercely as ever ; the vicar is using
all his influence to ruin our school,
and in a great measure he is succeed
ing, having reduced us from fifty or
sixty to twenty-five. This is done by
threats and intimidation, with various
other means. I am studiously kept
out of every sick room, aud am pre
vented from attending the bed-side
of the sick and the dying, while this
ignorant man prepares them with the
'' week's preparation," to partake of
the Lord's-supper, and then pro
nounces them fit to die ! ! It is really
horrible to think of the number of
souls thus deluded since I came here.
Surely these are the strongest holds of
the wicked one. I had rather preach
to those who have never known the
name of Christ, than to the thousands
in our beloved land who are deceived
by a nominal, and nothing but a no
minal Christianity. If it were not
from the animating thought that truth
is omnipotent, and must prevail when
accompanied by the Holy Spirit, I
should have no hope.
is one of the most
wretched places I ever knew; we can
not gain the attention of the people;
we have tried the most novel means,
as well as the regular, but not a soul
will step aside even in the open-air
services, to hear the voice of the
preacher ! I am very anxious that we
should get rooms in some of the vil
lages for the winter, but the doors are
fast shut against us at present. Surely
your Missionaries need your earnest
prayers that they may not faint in
their minds.
PROSPERITY ON A HOME MISSION
ARY STATION.
In general I preach seven times in
the week, besides attending prayer-
meetings, of which we have two in
Aspatria, and three in other villages
on the station. Also distributing and
lending tracts, which in a great mea
sure devolves upon myself; visiting
the sick, &c.
In Aspatria, Allonby, Hayton, and
Oughterside, the meetings for preach
ing are generally pretty well attended.
Aspatria, considering its population,
is not the best attended ; when a
stranger comes in the way to preach,
this makes a considerable difference
in the number of hearers ; so far, so
well, if the people can be brought
under the sound of the Gospel ; the
word by a stranger may sometimes be
rendered a blessing to some, who come
from curiosity more than any thing
else. In this I do rejoice, and will
rejoice. If God be glorified in the
conversion and salvation of precious
and never-dying souls, our object is
gained, for in this the Redeemer sees
" of the travail of his soul, and is sa
tisfied."
In all the villages I visit, those that
attend our meetings, hear the truths
of the Gospel apparently with atten
tion, and seem thankful for the op
portunities afforded them, which is
pleasing to witness, but the great bulk
of the people are yet in their sins,
" far from God, and far from right
eousness," manifesting little or no
concern about the best interests of
their own souls, living as though they
had not to die, as though there were
no heaven to be obtained, or hell to be
avoided. Such is the state of the ge
nerality around here. There are some
happy exceptions, some who do fear
God, and do honour to that name by
which they are called ; sympathising
with their perishing fellow-sinners,
and seeking by prayer, and other
scriptural endeavours, the redemption
of their souls. May our united exer
tions, under God, prove a blessing to
the people in this moral world. Re
ligious tracts are widely circulated,
and much read throughout the station;
for supplies of these useful and little
messengers of Divine mercy, I am
much indebted to the Tract Society.
In our Sunday-schools there are
upwards of 250 scholars, all of whom
are, sabbath after sabbath, receiving
that instruction which is able to make
them wise unto salvation. Our prayer
is, that both teacher and taught may
be mutually blessed of him, whose
blessing maketh rich, and addeth no
sorrow. Pray for us, that the word
of the Lord may have free course,
and be abundantly glorified.
Little is doing around here by any
other denomination, in the way of
Home Missionary labour. The ftle-
thodists and the Primitive Methodists
do a little in three of my villages; and
in some other villages which 1 do not
visit, in this neighbourhood ; their la
bours are only limited, and, like my
own, not very successful; still, I wish
to labour in hope, praying, and believ
ing that the time to favour Zion, yea,
the set time, will yet come. The Lord
hasten it.
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We were favoured with a visit from
Dr. Reed last week ; lie preached
twice; here once, and in Bray ton -
hall the other time. I do hope and
pray that the word spoken by him
may be rendered a lasting blessing
to many who had the opportunity of
hearing that useful and honoured ser
vant of the Lord.
If the members of our churches
would only bestir themselves as they
ought, what an amount of good, by
the blessing of God, might soon be
effected in our respective neighbour
hoods. There is no individual member
but might be employed, some in one
way, and some in another, for pro
moting the grand object of Home
Missions. By the aid of three of our
brethren in the church of Aspatria,
we have regular meetings in five vil
lages every Lord's-day ; had I not
these helpers, 1 should only be able to
have meetings in two. Some of our
members may preach or examine, and
some may instruct the young ; others
may distribute tracts, visit the sick ;
and all may, and ought to pray more.
EAGERNESS OF THE PEASANTRY
TO POSSESS THE SCRIPTURES.
I am truly delighted with the fine
opportunity now afforded by the Bible
Society, for extending the circulation
of the scriptures among the poor and
the young.* They are eager to possess
themselves of that blessed book, and
deem the favour great to have it so
cheap.
I have procured considerable num
bers from Plymouth, and active
friends in the villages have taken
much trouble, with great pleasure, to
serve the people with Bibles and Tes
taments. May those sacred books
guard the people from surrounding
fatal error, and guide them in the way
of truth and life !
How important the injunction,
" Whatsoever thy hand," &c. A wo
man, the wife of a neighbouring far
mer, is now numbered with the dead,
who, a week before her decease, said
she never remembered herself to have
been in better health. The unlooked
for visitation laid her upon a bed of
languishing; all medical skill was inef
fectual -her days were numbered
and, surrounded by weeping relatives,
she departed this life. During the
short time of her illness, I repeatedly
* Since the above, I am distressed to find
the privilege is ended.
181
visited her, and was with her but a
little while before she died, dealing
faithfully with her conscience, and
those around her, and earnestly pray
ing both for her and them. U ith what
effect, I am unable to state, being far
from sanguine in all such cases. The
poor woman very affectingly said she
hoped God would not shut the gate
against her.
Sometimes circumstances of encou
ragement occur in connexion with the
distribution of tracts; of this character
are the following.
A religious hand-bill, entitled, "Mary
the Praying Servant Girl," was handed
to a female servant in a large estab
lishment, she attentively perused it,
and was evidently much impressed by
what she read, and said it was plain
by that paper that she had never in
her life-time prayed at all ; she had
only said prayers, or repeated them
at church, and she inquired where the
person preaches who gave such good
books away, for she would go to hear
him. Indeed, the person who gave me
the account, hopes that a good work
is begun in the young woman by
means of the tract.
Another little paper has certainly
been remarkably uselul. I should state
that the Sunday-school at Lee Mill-
bridge had, by various unfavourable
circumstances, been broken up, and I
could not induce any one to attempt
its revival and recovery, until (thank
God) a little hand-bill, "A Word to
the Slothful," fell into the hand of the
most suitable person in the village.
According to her own account, upon
reading that little paper, she lelt her
self a very slothful servant, and with
out delay she began to teach a few
children ; the number has increased to
about twenty. These particulars she
gave me, prefaced with the exclama
tion, " What a good thing it is to give
away those little tracts and papers I"
In this part of the country many
deeply-rooted customs prevail, of a
most unfavourable bearing to the good
cause of serious religion. Let me here
name the common and evil custom of
sabbath-day funerals. It is pleaded
for on the ground of the distance of
many of the villages from the grave
yard, and the consequent need of
much assistance, which assistance, it
is said, could not be obtained on other
days ; consequently the Lord's-day is
commonly made the funeral-day ; and
at each funeral great numbers attend,
pretendedly to assist ; and still greater
numbers under a show of respect,
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whereby the minds of the people are no less for humiliation, prayer, and
dissipated, the places of worship de persevering effort. There is much
serted, and seldom does the sabbath- wickedness of every description, and
day funeral close without drunkenness awful indifference to divine things.
and violence. Such is the influence of worldly things,
that nothing short of spirited, self-de
nying, and prayerful exertion, will be
GRATITUDE AND PRAYER CON likely to succeed.
NECTED WITH HOME MISSION
ARY SUCCESS. NEW CHAPEL PREPARING ON A
The prospects of this station, it is HOME MISSION STATION.
my duty to state, are such as to re I am happy to say that we are still
quire gratitude, much prayer, and progressing on this station.
well-sustained, stirring efforts. It is The cause at Othery is yet in its
much cause for thankfulness that a infancy, (only of four years' standing)
goodly number of individuals are re still the people nobly exert themselves
gularly brought under the sound of by continuing to raise 30 a-year for
the Gospel, who were before living in the Society. 'I he church is increas
sin, without God, and without hope ing. I expect to propose two more
in the world ; but it demands the candidates at the next meeting.
warmest gratitude, and is the sweetest The sabbath-school has now in
consolation, amid the toils and anxie creased to the number of 120.
ties of Missionary life, when souls are At Moorlinch, as you are aware, we
truly converted to God, and continue are building a chapel ; the liitle sanc
to give increasing evidence of it in tuary is now nearly completed ; we
their walk and conversation. That intend opening it on Tuesday the 22nd
such are the results of your Mission instant ; Messrs. Davies, of Taunton ;
ary's labours in some happy cases, I Wheeler, of Wells; and Bishop, of
have delightful proof. One case is Bridgewater ; have engaged to preach
so striking, and affords me so much on the occasion.
pleasure, that I feel it my duty to I have declined preaching at some
make you acquainted with it ; though of my out-stations during the harve t,
I am satisfied that the individual re which being now nearly over, I am
ferred to, would not wish it. From taking them in again. Duiing the in
conversations I have had with him, I terval, 1 have endeavoured to make
have gathered the following : that the best use of my time, by begging
the first time I preached in this village, for my little chapel. I have travelled
many having been attracted, from the about 400 miles through the counties
notice that had been given of a Mission of Somerset, Devon and Dorset. We
ary to preach, he reluctantly yielded to are still about 50 minus. I intend
the urgent solicitations of a neighbour, drawing a sketch, and drawing up an
to accompany him to hear; and the account of the chapel, and sending it
word, which was an illustration of Isa. in my next journal. Perhaps you will
xlv. 22, proved the power of God to kindly favour me, by printing it as a
his salvation. He has continued to the Chronicle, which may be a means of
present time, (nearly a year) not only obtaining a few pounds to help the
to maintain a consistent profession, poor dear people out of their diffi
through many trials and much perse culty.
cution, both in the domestic circle, M'e intend forming a church, and
and from the clergyman of the parish, establishing a sabbath-school at M
but to grow in grace, and in the know immediately after the opening of the
ledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus chape).
Christ. His simple, fervent, and
scriptural prayers, at our little prayer-
meeting, are very refreshing to my VILLAGE OBITUARY.
own mind, as well as to others; and Since I sent my last journal, we
his desires to do good are only com have been called to mourn the loss,
mensurate with his sense of obligation by death, of two of our members
for good received. In the work of one an aged man, the other a young
tract distribution he renders me very female. The latter had been united
important assistance, and I trust he with us a few months, the former only
will become very useful in this be a few weeks. His character had long
nighted neighbourhood. But while I been tested ; and, by a consistent de
have much cause for gratitude, I find portment, a clear perception of the
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Irnth, combined with an humble mind,
and much religious feeling, left no
doubt with us that he was a changed
character. On his dying bed, which
I visited, he was calm and resigned,
filing his hopes on Christ, his only
foundation. About two hours previous
to his departure, I asked him if Christ
was then precious to him ? He an
swered very distinctly, " O yes, he is
precious. None but Christ." It was
on a sabbath evening that he left this
world, to mingle in the praises of the
eternal sabbath above.
Our young female friend, before
referred to, was an active and useful
sabbath-school teacher ; she was ill a
few weeks, during which time I often
visited her.
Her quiet and humble spirit made
her beloved by all, even by those who
had no regard for religion. What
principally struck me respecting her,
was, that though naturally remarkably
timid and fearful, and often mourning
the weakness of her faith, yet on her
death- bed, when an acute disease had
exhausted her frame, and reduced her
to the lowest degree of weakness, she
had the strongest assurance. The fear
of death was annihilated, and although
but a child in years, she could say
with an aged Simeon, ' Now lettest
thou thy servant depart in peace, for
mine eyes have seen thy salvation."
II For me to die, is gain." The pro
vidence which has removed one so
yoang and so useful, from our little
number, appears to us mysterious,
but by it God teaches ns that " His
thoughts are not our thoughts," and
that jouth is not exempt from the in
roads of disease, and the approach of
death. O, should any young person
read this short record of departed
worth, may the conviction of the sen
timent so strikingly exemplified in the
life and death of our young friend, be
deeply fixed in the heart and con
science, that
" "Tis religion that can give
Sweetest pleasures while we live;
'Tis religion must supply
Solid comforts when we die."
Blessed are the dead who die in the
Lord.
I wish very much for a sabbath-
school, but we have none at present
to assist us; and the High Church in
fluence of a Non Evangelical clergy
man, with his National school, pre
cludes all our hopes of succeeding in
our object.
183
HARVEST HOME.
Was the reader ever present at the
in-gathering of the harvest, or did
he ever listen to the glad shouts of
"Harvest-home?" If so, he has no
doubt rejoiced with those who rejoice,
" even with the joy of harvest." If
not, it may furnish some small mental
gratification, or source of improve
ment, to glance for a moment at so
interesting a scene. It was after one
of those beautiful days in September,
when the sun shines with peculiar
clearness and glory, and is followed
by all the softness and tranquility of a
summer-eve, that we first heard the
villagers shout, " Harvest-home." We
were sitting in our cottage, after the
engagements of the day were ended,
with our little ones around us, when
in the distance we heard the sound of
human voices. The tone was so dif
ferent to ordinary occasions, that we
were struck, and felt curious to know
what was the occasion of it. The
sounds grew more distinct, until we
perceived by the full and clear light
of the harvest-moon, the last wagon
belonging to a neighbouring farm. It
contained the last portion of precious
grain from the fields. As it emerged
from between the two rows of majestic
elms which overhung the road at the
top of the hill, and appeared in sight
of the village, it was most interest
ing. It was escorted by most of the
farm servants of both sexes, and of
different ages. Every heart seemed
light, every tongue was employed on
the happy occasion. As they passed
our cottage, and entered the village,
they shouted, " Harvest-home." Soon
we saw them reach the farmer's barn,
and then again, and yet again, in the
fulness of their heart they shouted,
for the last time, " Harvest-home."
All this was late on the Saturday
evening, an appropriate close of the
toils of the week, and connected with
circumstances peculiarly adapted to
prepare the mind for the praises of
Zion, and the services of the sabbath.
The scene served to call up a variety
of associations in our mind, anil pro
bably will do the same in that of the
reader. How joyful were those hus
bandmen. All their toil and care are
rewarded. They now behold the fruit
of their labours. They can shout, for
their harvest is gathered. How de
lightful it will be when the spiritual
labourer can do the samewhen the
moral harvest is gatheredwhen the
Missionary, the pastor, and the Chris
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tian shall also shout " Harvest-home!''
The time, no doubt, is advancing, and
will come, for the Holy One hath
promised it. '' He that goeth forth
weeping, bearing precious seed, shall
doubtless come again, bringing his
sheaves with him." But we must bear
in mind that the moral harvest is not
yet gathered. The fields however are
white unto the harvest." They in
vite the sickle of the spiritual labourer,
and will amply repay his toil. We
remember that previously to the shout
of " Harvest-home," all was activity,
labour, care and watchfulness. The
same is necessary to gather in the spi
ritual harvest. We need reapers, and
MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
NOTICE.
BRISTOL.
United Meetings of the Congrega
tional Union of England and Wales,
and the Home Missionary Society.
These important services are ap
pointed to take place at Bristol, on
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday,
the 6th, 7th, and 8th days of October.
The following arrangements have
been agreed upon :
On the evening of Tuesday, the 6th
of October, an Introductory Devotional
Service will be held in Bridge-street
Chapel, (the Rev. H. J. Roper's,) to
commence at seven o'clock. At this
preliminary meeting, the Rev. J. Black
burn, on behalf of the Congregational
Union, and the Rev. Dr. Matheson,
on behalf of the Home Missionary So
ciety, will each deliver a short address,
explanatory of the nature and design
of the following services.
In the forenoons of Wednesday, the
7th, and Thursday, the 8th of October,
Meetings of the Delegates of the two
Societies will be held in the Vestry
of Brunswick Chapel, (the Rev. T.
Haynes's,) to commence at nine o'clock.
The Rev. Dr. Bennett will preside in
these Meetings.
On the evening of Wednesday, a
Sermon will be preached by the Rev.
William Jay, of Bath, in the Taber
nacle. Worship to commence at half-
past six o'clock.
On the evening of Thursday, a Public
Meeting will he held in Castle-green
binders, and helpers in every depart
ment of this great work. Dear friends,
become fellow-labourers with us, and
in due season ye shall reap if ye faint
not. Ere long, the harvest will be
gathered, not of earthly produce, but
of heavenly. Not to worldly increase,
but the glory of Christ. Now is the
time to labour ; to labour for the ga
thering in of souls,the souls of our
neighbours the souls of our country
menthe souls of those who we hope
will one day unite with us in glorified
joy. Then, in a higher, and in a nobler
sense, with the angels of God in
heaven, we will shout, "Harvest-
home."
Chapel, (the Rev. J. Jack's.) Edward
Baines, Esq., M. P., for Leeds, will
take the Chair at half-past sin o'clock.
This Meeting, and indeed all the pro
ceedings, are specially designed to pro
mote the great cause of British Mis
sions.
Papers have been prepared for their
consideration on the following import
ant subjects : 1 . The Home Mission
ary duties of churches, and the best
arrangements for their successful per
formance. 2. Hints for the improve
ment of the constitution and efficiency
of associations. 3. The want of a
greatly increased number of able mi
nisters, in connexion with the Inde
pendent Churches, and their British
Missions, and the best means of sup
plying that want. 4. The education of
Home Missionaries. 5. The most ef
fectual plans for supporting British
Missions in connexion with the Con
gregational Union.
Any Ministers, or brethren in church-
fellowship, will be welcomed, as visi
tors at these meetings, though not de
legated.
Ministers intending to be present on
this occasion, are earnestly requested
to apprise the Rev. J. Jack, 28, King-
square, Bristol, immediately, of their
intention ; and to proceed, on their ar
rival in Bristol, to the house of Mr.
John Smith, hosier, 6, Wine-street,
where they will learn what arrange
ments have been made for their accom
modation.
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Chapel at Sunbury was held, July 28,

SOUTH DEVON CONGREGATIONAL
when the Rev. J. Sherman, of Surrey
UNION. Chapel, preached in the morning j and
A Meeting of the South Devon Con the Rev. G. Legg, of Reading, in the
gregational Union was held at Torquay evening. The devotional exercises
on the 22nd and 23rd of July. The were conducted by Messrs. Porter, of
Rev. W. Tarbotton, of Totness, Staines; and Hyatt, of Shadwell. Many
preached in the evening of the 22nd, found it good to be there.
from Psalm lx. 4, a most appropriate
discourse. The Ministers and Dele
gates of the united churches met the THE TESTS AND TRIUMPHS OF
next morning for the transaction of CHRISTIANITY.
business, when a very encouraging re (Extract.)
port was read, of the different stations
" A lesson for Home Missionaries;
in connexion with the Union, and
what they ought to be, and what their
with the Home Missionary Society.
efforts and prayers should seek for the
The public meeting wa9 held in the
people to whom they preach.
evening, in a splendid room of the
Royal Hotel. " Thework which is given a Christian
to do, is not a work done so easily,
At this meeting of the Union, it was
that it may be lightly, or carelessly, or
resolved to commence a Mission at
superficially gone about ; but a work
Brixham and its populous and neces
done with such exceeding difficulty,
sitous neighbourhood, and the gener
that they who do accomplish it, accom
ally prevailing feeling was gratitude to
plish it but scarcely, and so it is but
God for the past, and hope in God for
scarcely that they are saved.
the future.
" To keep the heart with all diligence
to keep the heart in the love of God
OVERTON ANNIVERSARY. to dwell with ever-recurring contem
plation on those objects of faith by
On Thursday, July 23, 1840, the which gratitude and affectionate loyalty,
Fourth Anniversary of the Overton and all the purposes of new obedience,
Independent Chapel was held. The are upholden ; to keep a strict and re
Rev. S. Curwen, of Reading ; the Rev. solute guardianship over the inner
J. E. Good, of Gosport ; and the Rev. man, amid the temptations by which
W. Spencer, of Holloway, preached. it is both plied from without, and most
The devotional services were conducted insidiously operated upon from within.
by the Rev. Messrs. Wills, Jennings, To watch over the infirmities of temper
and Slater. The Chapel has been en the perpetual aberrations of selfish
larged by the addition of a neat gallery, ness and vanityto follow after peace,
capable of seating about sixty persons. when surrounded by provocatives to
war ; to maintain charity in the midst
of cruellest provocations ; to be pa
FELTHAM ANNIVERSARY. tient under calumny and injustice ; and
The Anniversary of the Independent master that most difficult of all achieve
Chapel at Feltham, Middlesex, was ments, the love of enemies who have
held on the 23rd of July, when the hurt, or affronted, or betrayed usto
Rev. Ridley Herschell, of London ; bid away all the incitements of sensu
the Rev. B. H. Kluht, of Twickenham; ality, so as to have both purity in the
and the Rev. G. Stamper, of Uxbridge, heart, and temperance in the habits,
preached. The devotional exercises in the presence of a thousand besetting
were conducted by the Rev. J. Stevens, solicitations : in addition to these la
of Hampton ; Young, of Brentford ; bours of the unseen spirit, to fill the
Lord, of Walton ; and C. J. Hyatt, of whole history with the doings of a visible
Shadwell. The services of the day obedience ; to labour in our closetsto
were highly interesting. This place labour in our families to labour in the
was, a few years ago, shut up, but the ordinances of religionto labour in the
present Minister, Mr. G. Newbury, attentions and the offices of social inter
having taken it under his care, it is courseto labour in the visitations of
rising in interest and importance. liberality and kindnessto labour, yet
with a spirit schooled out of all its world-
liness, in the business of our callings
SUNBURY ANNIVERSARY. these, these are the tests of Christi
The Anniversary of the Independent anity here : and these, when done to
186 Home Missionary Magazine

the glory of God, and in the name of
Jesus, will be the triumph of Christi
anity hereafter."
IMPORTANT FACT, BEARING UPON
HOME MISSIONS.
" What the amount is of those
masses whose spiritual destitution pre
sents so strong a claim upon our Chris
tian sympathy, we may infer from the
striking fact, that since the commence
ment of the present century, the popu
lation of England and Wales has nearly
doubled, having advanced from between
eight and nine millions, to almost six
teen millions of souls ; while the addi
tional provision of pastoral superinten
dence has fallen immeasurably short of
the demand for it."

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his Men 5 0 0 Annual Subscriptions :
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.

The Rev. James Prior, of Netherbury, begs to acknowledge the receipt of a

copy of " Burkitt's Notes on the New Testament," from Miss Ranger, of
Brixton, for which he presents his best thanks. Also, to the Misses Froward,
of Paignton, Devon, for a sovereign, to be laid out by him on the poor of his
station, as he may see best.

The thanks of the Directors are respectfully presented to the following, viz. :
Mrs. Perkins, and the Village Clothing Society, for a bundle of clothing for
the most necessitous poor on the stations. Miss Thornton, Brading, Isle of
Wight, for a volume of Evangelical Magazines. Mrs. Griffiths, No. 2, Old
Bond-street, for a bundle of Evangelical Magazines for Witheridge station.

The Rev. James Anderson, Easington-lane station, begs to return his beat
thanks for 5 Bibles, 5 Testaments, 2 "Thornton on Christian Responsibility,"
3 " Doddridge's Rise and Progress Abridged," 3 vols, of Evangelical Maga
zines ; also a number of Home Missionary and Tract Magazines.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month
will be held on Monday evening, October 19, at Buckingham
Chapel, (the Rev. E. A. Dunn's.)
The Rev. John Robinson will deliver the Address.
Service to commence at Seven o'clock.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Bolt-court, London.

 NOVEMBER, 1840.

HOME MISSIONARY MEETING AT BRISTOL.

One of the most interesting meetings that the Home Missionary Society ever
held, took place on Thursday evening, the 8th of October, in the city of Bristol.
We are quite sure that our readers are so much interested in the great objects
which the Society has in view, that they will be glad to learn some particulars
respecting the proceedings of that Meeting, as well as of those meetings con
nected with the Congregational Union, which had a bearing upon the cause of
Home Missions.

It may be stated in general terms, that all the proceedings of the Union
Meetings on Wednesday and Thursday were delightfully harmonious. The
questions brought before the Ministers, and Delegates from the Churches, were
of great importance, and intimately connected with the cause of Christ at
home. And it was a spectacle worth the journey of many miles to witness
the perfect unanimity that prevailed among nearly one hundred Ministers, be
sides the Delegates. There was perfect freedom in the discussion of the
various subjects brought before the brethren. Difference of opinion did some
times arise, as to the best modes of working out the great principles of faith
and practicemost surely believed by all. But when, without an angry word,
or tone, or look, the prevailing opinion was discovered, from the remarks of
many brethren, the others yielded ; so that in every case there was perfect
unanimity. The writer speaks of what he heard and saw. No scene could be
more interesting to the eye of the Christian, accustomed to watch the move
ments and the aggressions of ecclesiastical bodies, in the present day of excite
ment, than that which was presented at the conferences referred to. There
were at least 150 Ministers and Delegates met to discuss exciting subjects j but
there was no collision, no assumption on the part of any ; no whisper or
thought of touching the independency of any one individual or church ; all was
equal, free, independent; tenacious of their rights, jealous of their liberties ;
determined to resist all attempts to lord it over faith or practice, even in the
smallest matter ; and yet there was perfect harmony. This must have arisen
from mutual confidencefrom the simplicity and importance of the object be
fore the brethren, and the conviction that they met, not by human authority
not bound together by human creedsnot seeking to promote the aggrandise
ment of a sectnot desiring power, but animated by a sincere and ardent de
sire to bless their country, and through their country, to bless the world. In
such circumstances, not to have enjoyed the Divine blessing, would have been
an indication of something wrong ; to enjoy the presence of God, and the felt
lowship of kindred minds, was therefore obviously the answer to prayer, unit-
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edly presented, and the evidence that we cannot seek the good of others with
out receiving good ourselves.

But the question may be askedWhat good effects may we expect to follow
the meetings in Bristol, as far as the Home Missionary Society is concerned ?
We do not think it presumptuous to expect that the former zeal of the Bristol
friends will be greatly increased by the visit of so many advocates of Home
Missions, by the object which formed the chief subject of conversation in the
social circle, of discussion in the conference of Ministers and Delegates, and
earnest appeal in the public meeting . The necessity of taking a full view of
the religious destitution of our country, was admitted on all hands ; and the
best mode of fairly ascertaining the spiritual condition of England, was earn
estly sought after. The Ministers who came from so many counties, felt as of
one mind on the great question of evangelizing Home. The ability of the
Congregational Churches to take a large share in this great enterprise, was
frankly admitted ; and the necessity for all Christian denominations to co-ope
rate in this work, was readily conceded. These brethren have, no doubt, re
turned to their respective spheres of labour, encouraged by what they saw and
heard, and be better prepared for carrying out the purposes of their hearts.
The onward progress that the question of Home Missions has made within a
comparatively short time, as far at least as feeling admissions and professions
go, was to all a subject of sincere, heartfelt congratulation. It appeared one of
the signs of the times, indicating the approach of a better state of things in our
churches, and a fairer prospect for our native land. It promised the union of
many minds, and of great energies, to meet the advanced guard of popery in
the uniform of Puseyism ; and meeting these opponents of the cardinal doc
trines of the Gospel, by the weapons of a pure and omnipotent Christianity, and
by the simple form of a New Testament church polity. The meeting at Bristol
was likewise distinguished by a non-sectarian spirit, so that while there was
no concealment of distinctive and denominational opinions, there was the ex
pression of an earnest desire, that other sections of the church of Christ should
arise, and share largely in the duty of evangelising England. The salvation of
our countrymen was the object sought, so that, while peculiar views of ecclesi
astical polity were admitted to be important in helping forward the cause of the
Redeemer, these took their place behind the great doctrines which were essential
and necessary to be believed, before salvation could be secured. It was to in
crease the number of true bel ievers inour land, that prayer was offered, that
plans were formed, and resolutions were made. It was admitted that it was
only by augmenting the followers of the Redeemer, that we expected our coun
try to be saved, and uot by multiplying the adherents of a particular denomi
nation, while they remained unconverted. Each church of Christ, formed of
renewed and sanctified men, through the zeal of God's people in spreading the
Gospel, will form a Home and Foreign Missionary Church, prepared to act
out the designs of mercy, which God has committed to his people instrument-
ally ; making them, in his providence and grace, the watchmen of the world,
and the almoners of invaluable blessings to all nationB. The responsibility thus
resting on the Church of Christ, is fearfully great, and must not and cannot be
disregarded, without a crime, which connects itself with the solemnities of
judgment and the realities of eternity.
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It Is impracticable to give in our limited pages, all the able addresses which
were delivered at the public meeting. It appears however very desirable
that a permanent record should be given to the speeches of the respected
Chairman of the Meeting, and the Secretary of the Congregational Union.
Mr. Baines's address was characterized by good sense, appropriateness, and
enlightened views of the intimate connexion which ought ever to exist be
tween Home and Foreign Missions. Mr. Wells's address produced a deep'and
solemn impression upon the meeting. It is well reported, and certain of richly
repaying an attentive perusal, though it is without the tones of his voice, and the
fervour and feeling of his manner. We do hope that the high moral elevation
to which the speaker takes himself, and is anxious to take others, will give to
all who are disposed to follow him, such an extended view of the immense
and imperfectly cultivated field of Home Missionary labour, as to impress them
very deeply with the responsibility of their peculiar situation as Christians
and as Briton
The first provincial meeting of the above Society was held in the city of
Bristol, on Thursday evening, the 8th of October. Castle Green Chapel was
crowded by a most respectable and deeply interested audience. The platform
was densely filled by ministers and other friends interested in the cause of
Home Missions generally, but especially these in connexion with the Congre
gational Denomination. The whole proceedings were such, as to justify the
hope that similar meetings in successive years, in various parts of England,
will increase the Home Missionary spirit, and assist greatly in the evangeliza
tion of our country.
The Rev. Mr. Jack proposed, and R. Ash, Esq., seconded, that Edward
Baines, Esq., M.P. for Leeds, do take the chair.
The meeting commenced by singing the 19th Psalm from the 4th verse.
The Rev. S. B. Bcrgne, of Lincoln, read the 45th Psalm, and offered up
prayer to God for his blessing to rest upon the meeting. After which,
The CHAIRMAN, in opening the business of the meeting, spoke as fol
lows : My Christian friends,I feel myself highly honoured by the distinc
tion which you have conferred upon me of allowing me to preside over your
deliberations; and I think it necessary almost, byway ofjustifying my position,
to explain very shortly the reasons that have induced me to travel two hun
dred miles for the purpose of being present at your meeting on this most in
teresting occasion. My reverend friend, the Secretary of the Congregational
Union, did me the honour to address to me a letter that I would attend this
meeting. Of course this invitation occasioned me some surprise. At first my
intention was to decline the honour ; I wrote and begged to be excused; but
the importunity of my friend was so great, and his arguments were so powerful,
that he overcame my indisposition, and here I present myself before you, to
offer the humble services which I am called upon to render this evening. The
Congregational Union and the Home Missionary Society, which are happily
united, and the object of which is to promote the spiritual improvement of
mankind, and particularly the improvement of mankind in our own country,
contemplate objects so grand, that no man need be ashamed of belonging to
them, and no man ought to shrink from the duty.however humbly he may per
form it, of serving fo great a cause. These objects are no less than the dif
fusion of the Gospel ; and let me ask what can minister, or what 'can layman
do, that can be at all adequate to the great service of aiding that cause for
which the Saviour of mankind came upon earth and lived and died amongst
us ? Surely to be permitted in any degree to serve a cause so worthy of human
exertion as that which called for divine suffering, is to be placed upon a pin
nacle, not I hope a pinnacle that would have the effect of exciting vanity, but
a pinnacle of high responsibilityof that responsibility which ought to make
us feel that we are discharging a duty, not a temporal duty, not affecting
solely man's present condition, which is not an object unworthy of our con
sideration if it only extended so far ; but to enlarge his views, to exalt his
character, to elevate his mind up to the standard of divine things,I say he
must have a cold heart indeed who should be indifferent to such a mission,
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and who should not be anxious to promote such a cause? The Congregational
Union and the Home Missionary Society indeed I believe I may add also
the Colonial Missionary Societyhave been so cemented that I hope we may
from this day forth consider them as indissoluble. Having one object, they
will, of course, be most advantageously united and combined in effecting this
great purpose. And what can be more necessary in a country like this, where
it is known to us that one half of the entire population of the country are re
ceiving no religious instruction whatever 1 That they are utterly destitute of
the knowledge of God ; that they have not that instruction which is necessary
to direct them in the path that conducts from earth to heaven? It is not
enough that we should give instruction to those who are inclined to attend
places of public worshipwe should seek out those who are not so inclined.
We should go to those who are indisposed, and we should dispose them, if by
the blessing of God they may be so disposed, to hear the Word of God in our
sanctuaries, or if they will not hear it there, we should let them hear it in the
open air. They should hear it in outhouses; they should hear it in no house
at all, but under the broad canopy of heaven. This- is a work worthy of those
who call themselves Christians, and it is a work which cannot be too strenuously
promoted. I shall never forget, ladies and gentlemen, the impression that
was made upon the House of Commons on a recent occasion ; for be it known
to this assembly, and I speak it certainly with a degree of self-humiliation
that although the House of Commons is called the assembly of absolute wis
dom, it is not the assembly of universal wisdom. When it was stated, I say,
to the House of Commons, that one-half the people of this country never
enter a place of worship at all, that excited their wonder and astonishment ;
but when it was also stated, a fact that seemed to them still more extraordinary
that of the half that did receive instruction, one-half of them received in
struction from those who acted upon the voluntary principleand who did not
ask or receive a single shilling of the five or six millions a-year that is given
for the purpose of religious instruction why there was an air of incredulity,
there was an air of suspicion, every body seemed to think that this was really
so wonderful that it could not be true. But, be it observed, there was not a
single man in all that assembly who was hardy enough to attempt to call in
question the veracity of the statement. I believe that statement simplyfor
on occasions of this kind there is nothing like factsthat statement simply de
cided the House of Commons not to vote for church extension. Not that we
are against church extension. Extend your churches as far and as wide as
you like all that we say is, extend them upon the legitimate principle upon
which the first Christian churches were extended, and that is, out of the
purses of those who are benefited by them. That is the true principle of
church extension, and it is the principle of church extension that this Home
Missionary Society is labouring to diffuse. They do not say to any body, " We
will insist upon your contributing to the support of this Society," but they say,
" Here we are, ready to diffuse the knowledge of God, and ready to pay the
cost of that diffusion," and that is the true principle. I say it is the principle
that prevailed for the first three hundred years of the Christian religion, and
that three hundred years was the most successful era in the history of our re
ligion. All the authorities in the world were opposed to it. But was religion
crushed ? was religion put down ? No, it has a buoyancy about it that is infi
nitely superior to any human authority, and it rose and maintained itself
against all human opposition. That is the principle upon which we proceed.
We have no compulsion here ; we ask not even for compulsory union. We
are anxious for union, we wish to see all the churches united with us, but we
will not say to any body, " If it is inconsistent with your views to accept of
this union, we will compel you to come into our scheme." We entertain no
such arbitrary, no such revolting notions. I confess that to me it would
be a matter of great gratification to hear that all the churches were united in
this holy bond, that they were all disposed, not only to promote nnion, and to
promote that kind of nnion which shall secure cordiality and unanimity to the
community of which they are members, but that kind of union which is cal
culated to give Christianity to the world. It has been allegedI don't know
how it ever entered into any man's mind to make the allegation but it has
been alleged that Home Missions, in some way or other, arc conflicting
Missions with the Foreign Missionary Society. Conflicting Missions ! They
are nurseries, They are as much conflicting I mean the Foreign and Home
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Missionary Societiesas the granary is robbed from which yon take seed to
sow your land, when the object is to replcnisti that land. Shall any body say,
because you divest the granary of a few bushels of seeds, which shall yield
you in due time twenty for one grain, that you are robbing the granary ?
Why, you are enriching the granary. And so it is here. When yon are mak
ing more Christians, you are making more patrons of Missions. For if we
could suppose that the whole nation was a Christian nation, we might say,
then, that the whole nation are the patrons of Missions. It is for the want of
Christianity that we are not the supporters of Foreign Missions. Only let us
feel, from our own internal experience, and from practical evidence, the ne
cessity and value of Christianity, and, when we .have felt it in our own breasts,
we shall be ready to diffuse it to the ends of the earth. But it is said that
"charity begins at home." Why, the charity of Christianity is not of that
contracted kind ; it begins, indeed, with Home Missions, but it terminates in
extending itself all over the globe. That is the principle of Christianity, and
by that great and magnificent principle Christianity will eventually spread
over the whole earth as the waters cover the mighty deep. Hut, as I have
said, not half the people receive religious instruction. Now, can we justify it
to ourselves as a nation, and as a people, to say that " we will wrap ourselves
up in the secrecy of our own sanctuaries, we will preach to those persons, and
we will give information to those who come to our sanctuaries?'' Have not we
been told that it is onr duty to spread the knowledge of the gospel far and
wide ? Shall not you go into the destitute parts of the country ? Shall not you
go to those persons who never hear that gospel which it is your privilege, I
presume, from your being here on the present occasion, individually to enjoy,
and, I hope, to enjoy in its spirit and in its truth ? And how can you be more
nobly employed ? What is there which can more elevate the mind what that
can more exalt the character ? It is not that our brethren in the ministry alone
should diffuse the gospel; we laymen, it belongs to us, also. There is not an
individual in this assembly, however contracted may be the sphere of his in
fluence, but it is his. And, I will say, addressing, as I do, so large a portion of
that sex who exert so much influence over mankindI will say it is their duty
to exercise the influence that they possess for the diffusion of the gospel, and
for the promoting this cause for which we this night appear to be the advo
cates. Anil how can this be better done than first, as I have said, to diffuse it
in our own land, then to extend it to those who have gone from this happy
country to foreign lands- gone upon purposes of commerce gone for other
reasons ;but it is our duty, onr bounden duty, to let the gospel follow them
into the colonies. They are the children of this soil ; we owe them all the ob
ligations and all the duty that we owe our native subjects who remain at home.
And what combination can be so happy as that whose object it is to give reli
gious instruction to those among: t you who have not the opportunity or the
disposition to seek that religious instruction, first, in your own land, and then
to follow those who have departed, to give that instruction to them ? "was
my happinessand I count it one of the first gratifications of my life, and, if
I may say so, the first honour of my public characterto preside over the
meeting tor the foundation of the Colonial Missionary Society. 1 hat was a
meeting which had for its object the diffusion of the gospel amongst our
brethren who had left this land and had sought another ; and I am glad to find
that there is that cordiality, that affinity, which belongs strictly to these So
cieties, and that all are acting together in one happy bond ot concord and
peace. 1 shall not further detain this meeting. I will not set, what I consider
in public meetings a pernicious example ; I mean the example of making a
long speech. I hope what I have said has been intelligible. I wished to make
it so, and I hope I have succeeded. Let me say, before I sit down I hope
this is not an unfit occasion to say itthat in the Senate it is highly desirable
that Protestant Dissenters should endeavour to have that influence which be
longs to their situation out of the Senate. It is not their duty because it an
swers any purpose of individual aggrandisement or individual vanity ; but why
do we wish to see the Protestant Dissenters have influence in the Senate?
Why, for this simple reason- because they are the friends of liberty- because
they are the friends of religious liberty, and because they are the friends ot
humanity. What principles are more tilling 10 have influence in the Senate
of the nation than liberty, religious liberty, and those feelings which are cor
dial towards all mankind of every nation and of every colour ? 1 will not
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preach to you politicsI disdain to introduce politics upon an occasion of this

kindany further than by calling upon all of you who have suffrages, and
upon all of you who have influence, to employ your suffrages and exercise
your influence, not to send to Parliament Dissenters or Churchmen, but to
send to Parliament those who will maintain the great principles of liberty,
peace, and humanity.
The memorial from the Directors having been read by the Rev. Dr. Matlie-
son, the Rev. R. Elliott, of Devizes, moved the first resolution in an excellent
address, after which
The Rev. ALGERNON WELLS, in seconding the resolution, spoke to
the following effect :" Sir, if we hold our peace the stones will cry out. We
are in such a position at this moment I stand on a little elevation iu respect
of my local position, but lam speaking of our moral elevation that I am
awed, Sir, by our position and undertaking at this hour. Here we are, in the
heart of England, and here we are in the heart of the Congregational denomi
nation, and here we are looking out from this position over the desolation of
our country and the darkness of the world. We are just come from the coun
cil-chamber of anxious deliberation to meet our Christian friends with a desire
to communicate to them the purposes with which our own minds are big, and
with which our own hearts throb. The providence of God has brought us to
a point wherein if we do not now put our hands to the plough, and do some
thing for our country and the world, write us thenceforth ' recreants." For
my own part, Mr. Chairman, I should think very little of any measure of ex
citement and fervour that might be got up by any proceedings, private or
public, if I did not feel that 1 stood upon the solid ground of sincerity and
principle ; and if we had not some wise plans to guide future efforts, and
some confidence to believe that there will be continuous exertions, it was
never worth our while to come together in Bristol for a little feeling, that has
been vastly delightful, and will be so in the fragrant recollection of it, if the
blossom shoot into the fruit ; but if all the petals are strewed upon the ground,
nipped by some blighting wind, we shall only be ashamed that we put our
blossoms of promise to disappoint the expectations that we liave inspired . Sir,
for myself, I am persuaded we are right. In the first place, I have a strong
convict ion that our union is right. It is right to unite. The thing itself is so
right that any particular instance of it cannot possibly be wrong, unless the
object for which the union is formed be bad, or the force by which it is bound
together be arbitrary. But if the object be good, and the union be of the
threefold cord of love, liberty, and intelligence, it must be right. I know that
we are not brought together by the force of any thing but conviction and
affection, and I am clearly convinced that with honest minds we mean the
honour of Christ and the good of our country and the world. And I am
further persuaded that we are undeniably right in directing our first efforts
to our native laud. It is not to me an indifferent thing whether I am endea
vouring to convert Englishmen or ChineseI have a preference for my native
land . I am under a strong attachment to a country with respect to which I
feel that it is the highest national honour that can be conferred upon an indi
vidual to belong ; save only that one had been born of that despised race
whose were the fathers, and concerning whom, as touching the flesh, Christ
came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. But, second to that people in
their relation to the purposes of heaven and the moral destinies of the world,
stands our favoured land, and if apostles began at Jerusalem, Britons must
begin in England. Oh ! land of the Protestant Reformation and martyrs 1
where, I was going to say Craumer bled, but rather he blazed, where Ridley
died by his side, kindling a flame in the light of which we see, in the warmth of
which we have ardourOh ! land of the Puritans 1 of the men that are reviled
because their consciences stood upon little points ; but the man that has not
a conscience upon those points which are little, has no conscience at alla
principle sacred to me even in its aberrations, so that there can be nothing so
foolish that a man does conscientiously, but I will honour his conscience, think
what I may of his judgment. Oh ! land of patriots ! of Sidney and of Russell
land of poets ! of Milton and of Cowper. Oh ! land, where, from age to age, by
something of a geological process, mind has been depositing its most precious
productions, and working out and perpetuating for the most glorious results
shall we not labour to put the last material of glory, and the last finish of ex
cellency into thee by labouring for the spread of the Gospel amongst thy sons
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and daughters through the length and breadth of the land ? And, small matter
will it be to me if I can climb up to some elevation to be associated with the
mighty names to which I have made allusion, if, far beneath, there be spread
out the wide, low portions of the land where intemperance, and sabbath-break
ing, and ignorance, and vice are left undisturbed. To what purpose shall the
sun gild the summits when all is darkness and ruin below r Let us come down
into those scenes, and carry the inspirations of mind and of piety into the low
places of the land. If it were possible that solicitude for the spread of the
Gospel within our native land could be dissociated from the wisest and best
methods for its spread throughout the world, that would be another matter. If
I could be told that it was a clear, plain, and certain thing that to expend all
our strength upon the western or eastern Indies would most immediately and
powerfully tend to the conversion of the whole world, I might be staggered
in my patriotic preferences. But there can be no such discord in the arrange
ments of Heaven, and the relations which He has established among his crea
tures, or the duties that spring out of them ; and while one is solicitous for the
spread of the gospel within one's native land, all this can but immediately tell
on the spread of the gospel throughout the world. For where are Englishmen ?
Where are they not ? See how the hand of Heaven dispersed and spread the
Jewish people over the world when the first spread of the gospel was to take
place through their instrumentality. There was a long train of prepared mate
rials from which the fire was to glance and spread its light over the world. And
has not God laid a moral train of Englishmen in colonies, and commerce, and
dominions all the world overa telegraphic line, to take the gospel from point
to point, and spread it over the whole globe ? Therefore do I want to see the
gospel spread among my nation, for the sake of all nations ; and if, as we con
tinually assert, nothing can be more plain than that God has, by a thousand
dispensations to our country, prepared us to spread the gospel through the
world, must not it be necessary that it should be first spread among ourselves ?
I may say, with respect to the history of our nation, that while there are all
the glories to which I have made present allusion, glories of the human intel
lect, human heart, and power, the hand of God is more conspicuous in our his
tory than the achievements of men. Three hundred years ago, when the nations
of Europe started in the race of intelligence, liberty, and reformation, Spain
was far in advance of England, and the sons of Castile and of Arragon were
struggling with Isabel and Ferdinand for their liberties, when Protestant Eng
land crouched at the feet of her eighth Henry. And why do we find the fields
of Spain wet with the marks of strife, the result of which, let who will prevail,
yields no hope of the spread of Christianity in her dominions ; whereas, by in
terposition after interposition, of the providence of God, we, despite of wicked
ness and folly, have prospered, till we are now the pattern nation of modern
nations for the coming ages of the world. They are to understand our social
system and balanced constitution ; they are to have from us liberty of consci
ence and of the press ; we are solving for them problems, in the light of which,
relative to human institutions, nations yet unborn shall sit under their vine and
under their fig-tree and read the mystic page of that history that records the
struggles in which it is our honour to bear a part, at a point where other men
have laboured and we have entered into their labours. I would fain pour into
your hearts and minds the spirit of a genuine and spiritual philanthropy, to
love your Queen and your country. And then, when I come to think of the
condition of my country, and of the claims she has upon us, I am overwhelmed.
The first consideration which presents itself to my mind is embodied in a word
that is entirely modernmasses. Sir, we speak of masses ; it is no longer a
sufficiently significant term to speak of numbers, but we are now crowding into
masses. And what are we to do with the masses ? We have none of us touched
them. There are classes of the community in this country at the present time
earning and spending immense sums of wages ; reading with an intense eager
ness that it is written upon their very countenances every form of subtle infi
delity and beastly wickedness, and we have none of us touched them. The
Methodists have" not, the Episcopalians have not, and the Congregationalists
have yet the thing to do. I fear I shall occupy too much of your time. My heart
is full, I own, and I did not spend labour and time to obtain this noble meet
ing without having it in my heart to do at least my little part to put some pul
sation of solicitude into your minds to go and work in this great undertaking.
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I am further tinder a firm persuasion, that we are not only right as it respects
onr union, and right as it respects our immediate object, that is, to spread
evangelical godliness throughout our country, but I am under a persuasion that
we are right in our plans too. I feel very well persuaded, that it is a right
thing to educate Home Missionaries, and to obtain men of intelligence, as well
as of ardour, to go throughout the length and breadth of this land to preach
the everlasting gospel. But I should anticipate what is to be taken up by those
who are to follow me, if I were to occupy your time on this part of the subject,
any further than to observe, that we Independent and Congregational Dissen
ters have always been the friends of liberty ; we have been the friends of the
liberty of the press, we have been the friends of religious liberty, and we have
preached liberty until the people of this country have accepted that doctrine at
our lips, and they have taken no other whatsoever. Now, I abide firm by my
attachment to liberty, but I am persuaded that it is a thing not good in itself
for communities of mankind, without the liberty " wherewith Christ makes
men free ;" and that you confer on a community a dubious favour, if you eman
cipate it from those prejudices and superstitions that hold the people under
some form of hope and some form of subordination, and do not supply
them with the gospel in the room of the superstitions you have swept away.
For my belief is, that superstition is better than infidelity. My persuasion is,
that belief in superior powers, the sanctity of oaths, and retribution in the fu
ture, is far better than a blank atheism, or a doubting infidelity, and all the
frantic passions which they generate. And, therefore, if we are to have a free
country we must have a religious one ; and if we do not get a religious country,
we shall all of us that have character or property, or any other good in human
life, be glad to crowd together, even under the wing of despots, rather than be
exposed to the whirlwind of liberty gone mad without religion. We have got
the country into that state of intelligence that she must be made religious, or
be destroyed. I have one other remark which I am desirous to make before I
close. Mr. Chairman, we hold tremendous opinions ; I sayI am serious
we hold tremendous opinions ; because, when we apply our opinions to the cha
racters and the states and prospects of men, see what work we make of it. Your
evangelical opinions, brother ministers and Christians, consign, as you see by
the application of them this night, consign the large majority of your fellow-
men and your fellow-subjects to ruin. If your opinions are right, they are going
to hell. Now I say that they are tremendous opinions for men to hold ; and if
you do not, holding such opinions, apply them with all the energies that you
have, why then I fear that the taunt of tbe actor may be retorted upon us, who,
on one occasion, said, " I act fiction as if it were truth, and you speak truth as
if it were fiction." I say that to hold an opinion that every man who is not
converted, and under the influence of evangelical truth, is liable to perish ever
lastingly, is a tremendous opinion to holdtremendous in its application to our
fellow-men so tremendous, that I will say with seriousness before you that I
am sometimes staggered in my opinions because of their application. When I
fall back upon the word of God, I am obliged to give those opinions the force
of the word of Godan honest interpretation will not let me do otherwise.
Then I come forth and avow those opinions. I look to my neighbours, to my
countrymenI cast a wide glance over mankind in the light of those opinions.
Well, then I say, they are tremendous opinions to hold, and if they do not in
spire our hearts and minds with tremendous activity and energy, they will con
demn us for our slothfulness. It is perfectly impossible to bring back the days
of superstition, and now there is nothing left but that we all of us with sin
cerity and earnestness do our utmost for our country, and as Joab said to his
men, " Let us play the men for our brethren, for our country, and for our
God." For ourselves, you have heard much of our union in our councils. We
must come out to our brethren to obtain funds, and help, and prayer, and if all
of us put our hands to this work in right earnest, there can be no doubt that
God will bless us. Having trespassed so long on the attention of this meeting,
I have great pleasure in seconding this resolution. Perhaps I ought not to have
troubled the meeting at all : but still it seemed to be necessary, having borne
part in convening this assembly, that I should offer my contribution to the in
terest and the success of the meeting. I will own that my honoured brother
Elliott's speech did me good ; I shall be very happy if mine does good to
others j 1 hope that the next speech will be better than mine, and the last best
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of all, and timt we shall Eeparate under very strong impressions which will go
with us to our own abodes, and that we shall then rejoice to do something for
Home Missions.''
SIMULTANEOUS EFFORTS.
The following paper has been widely circulated for the purpose of promoting
the great object of collecting for Home Missionary purposes, on a fixed day,
agreed upon by the ministers and churches themselves. It is at once admitted
that some time must elapse before the plan, even though approved of by all,
can be universally carried into effect. It is now pressed on the friends of Mis
sions, as deserving their serious attention, and, when agreeable, their kind co
operation. If the last Sabbath in October has not been convenient to some,
another day might be fixed upon which would secure the favourable response of
those who are willing to aid the Home Missionary Society at a suitable time.
For this purpose the paper is now printed in the Magazine.

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

Annual Collections on one fixed day, in aid of the above Society, desirable and
important.
The present claims of England on the sympathies of Christians are very
strong. One half of the inhabitants never enter a place of religious worship.
There are millions of our countrymen perishing for lack of knowledge at this
moment. The gospel, taken to their dwellingsto the hamlets, villages, and
towns of Englandis the only remedy. This remedy the Home Missionary
Society is anxious to supply. The Directors consider any plan by which they
can be enabled to accomplish the great work that is before them, as calling for
their anxious solicitude as to success, especially when the scheme proposed is
not one of a temporary character, but a regular and systematic effort to sustain
the cause of British missions.
The Directors of the Home Missionary Society have therefore looked forward
to the present period with feelings of no common interest. They do unfeignedly
rejoice that so many churches and congregations have kindly agreed to the sug
gestion, to collect for British Missions on a fixed Lord's day in every year.
They regard it as a token for good ; not merely as a pledge of cordial co-opera
tion and good-will, but as the acknowledgement of a great and most important
principle, viz., the necessity of regular and systematic efforts in promoting the
cause of Christ at Home. In a commercial country like this, so famed for the
punctuality, the exactness, and general excellence of all its mercantile arrange
ments, it might almost seem superfluous to say any thing in praise of system and
regularity. They are, so to speak, the cardinal virtues of every great and wise
undertaking. But have they been fully brought to bear on the religious inte
rests of Britain ? Is there as much of enterprise and eagerness in discovering
the places most destitute of the gospel,as much of promptitude and perse
verance in supplying them with the needed blessing, as we see put forth in
securing markets for our produce, or favourable openings for the disposal of our
manufactures ? It is of Christians we speak ; to them we leave the reply. But
the Directors hail this day as the auspicious omen of a new and better state of
things : they hope to see the evangelization of our own country become a regu
lar branch of the stated transactions of every Christian church ; and that each
individual member, having the matter periodically brought before him, willfeel
it to be his own personal concern, to be as regularly attended to as the most
important business of the world, or the providing for his household. And now,
dear brethren, devise liberal things. The statement of the Society's position
and prospects that follows cannot fail to convince you that liberality is urgently
and most reasonably demanded. " We mean not that other men should be
eased, and you burdened ;" it is an act of sacred fellowship with other churches
and congregations to which you are called. " Ye know the words of the Lord
Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than receive." Bestow your
contributions in such a spirit that you may realise this blessedness. And, if
such be the case, it cannot but call forth your best affections toward friends
and brethren in other places, who are sharing that blessedness with you. The
Society needs, and you are earnestly entreated to make, a large accession to its
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funds. But the Directors equally desire that you may find the duty so delight
ful as to make the appointed day one of cherished recollections ; its future re
turn an object of devout and pleasing anticipation. Let the HOME MIS
SIONARY SOCIETY be a household wordits anniversaries an epoch in
domestic history and associations. " When your children shall say unto you.
What mean ye by this service?" explain it fully to them. Endeavour so to
urge its claims, that it may excite their interest : and that amidst the recollec
tions of childhood, this day " may be unto them for a memorial." Enlarged
resources are required ; but still more pressing also is the want of suitable
labourers. Is it too much to expect that the stated recurrence of this hallowed
season may be the means of engaging many a youthful auxiliary to the cause, who
shall hereafter consecrate his life as well as heart to the great work of preaching
among his fellow-countrymen, or in distant lands, the unsearchable riches of
Christ ? If such be the spirit and the results of the day, assuredly you will
not fail to give the Society your prayers. Let the general petition, " Thy
kingdom come," be specially offered on behalf of Britain. Allow your minds
to dwell on each particular county ; imagine its hamlets, its villages, its towns.
Enumerate their teeming, their rapidly increasing population. Every one of
these thousands and tens of thousands has a soul immortal as that of your
parent, your sister, or your child. And, if for the salvation of one such loved
object you plead with agonizing importunity, oh I let not the spirit of supplica
tion languish, when multitudes instead of one are presented to your minds.
Signed, on behalf of the Directors,
E. A. Dunn, -i
Algernon Wells, J- Secretaries.
James Matheson, J
The Directors respectfully call the attention of the friends of Missions to the
following statement :
The Home Missionary Society was established in the year 1819. The object
that thosewho formed it had in view, was to convey to the inhabitants of England,
who were destitute of religious instruction, the faithful preaching of the gospel.
It was also intended to establish Sunday-schools, to form Christian Instruction
Societies, and in every scriptural way to promote the spiritual interests of the
people of this country. Since the above period the Society has attended to the
great objects referred to, and amidst various difficulties has met with tokens of
Divine approbation. The last report gives the following brief view of the So
ciety's operations : " The Society has under its patronage 120 missionaries and
agents, proclaiming the gospel of salvation to upwards of 60,000 hearers, in
the midst of a population of nearly 700,000 souls ; 130 Sunday-schools have
been established, containing 8,500 children, instructed by 580 gratuitous
teachers."
Since the union took place last May with the Congregational Union of Eng
land and Wales, applications have been made to the Directors for missionaries
and pecuniary aid from twenty counties of England. They have ventured, in the
faith of obtaining efficient help from the Congregational churches and other
friends of Home Missions, to adopt twelve new stations, embracing a population
of about 60,000 souls in towns and villages. Other applications have been
delayed till the Directors could feel themselves justified to go forward, by ob
taining pecuniary aid and suitable agents.
Subscriptions and Donations will be gratefully received by the Secretaries, or
by any of the Directors ; at the office, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars, London;
at the Society's Bankers, Messrs. Ladbroke and Co. ; and at Messrs. Hankeys.

PLAN FOR THE EDUCATION OF HOME MISSIONARIES.

The following plan for the Education of Home Missionaries was read and
discussed at the Conference Meeting held in Bristol. It gave great satisfac
tion to those who heard it, and cannot fail, if carried out, to furnish the desti
tute parts of England with efficient Missionaries.
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PLAN, &c.
INTRODUCTORY OBSERVATIONS.

The Directors of the Home Missionary Society rejoice to co-operate most

cordially with their brethren of the Congregational Union, in the proceedings
of the present meeting, from which they anticipate great assistance in their
arduous work. They now publicly, and with great pleasure, testify, that they
perceive in the brethren of the Union with whom they are now happily and
harmoniously associated, a great anxiety to render their connexion with the
Home Missionary Society more than nominal ; even a powerful means of pro
moting the great common cause. On their own part, they, with the same
frankness, declare themselves anxious to unite affectionately and energetically
with these beloved brethren, in every improved plan and vigorous movement
for advancing a cause, now, if possible, more dear than ever to their hearts.
The Directors conceive that no subject more important than the education
of Home Missionaries, can come under the consideration of this meeting. It
has engaged their own patient and prayerfuL counsels. They now submit the
results to the consideration of this meeiing. It occurs to the Directors that
they cannot do this in a more complete and compendious form, than by laying
before the meeting a letter, embodying their views and plans on the subject,
which was addressed to a respected minister, whom they requested to under
take the training of a class of candidates for this arduous service.
The views with which the Directors invite the attention of the meeting to
this document, are the following :
1.They hope to obtain the sanction of the meeting for at least the sub
stance and leading features ot their plan ; and the approval of such a meeting of
their brethren as the present, will very greatly sustain and encourage thein in
proceeding with this necessary, but difficult work.
2.The Directors hope to obtain suggestions from the wisdom and experi
ence of brethren present, by which to supply the defects, and stll further to
improve the excellences of a plan which, although matured by thorn to the
best of their ability , may yet admit of improvements from other minds.
3.They think it will be advantageous to give publicity to this plan for se
curing to Home Missionaries the advantages of a suitable and adequate edu
cation ; and that such publicity cannot be better attained than by obtaining
for it a place among the approved documents of this meeting. Such publicity
may intimate to candidates for Home Missionary work what qualifications it is
expected they should possess and acquire. It may help to produce a standard
in the public mind of more correct thinking in relation to this department of
Christian labour, and to the attainments requisite in those who would honour
ably and successfully pursue it.
One further observation the Directors desire with great brevity.to add. It
is not enough that they provide for Home Missionaries, plans of education
ever so wise and well adapted, and tutors ever so eminently qualified to
carry out those plans in efficient tuition ; they must also, in order to success,
have the right men to educate. I here must be native talent, strength of pur
pose, eminent grace in the pupils, otherwise no tuition will make them able,
devoted Missionaries. This, after all, the Directors find their most responsible
duty, their greatest difficulty. In relation to this they earnestly ask the prayers,
the assistance, the candour of their brethrentheir prayers, that God, in his
providence, would bring before them many candidates prepared and moved
by His own Spirit for the work ; and give them, when engaged in the solemn
duty of deciding whether they shall encourage and accept their beloved young
brethren, the spirit of discernment, fidelity, and affectiontheir assistance,
that they would carefully seek out in tlieir several churches for suitable youth
and as watchfully guard against recommending any not really qualified their
candour, because if the Directors sometimes accept unsuitable candidates,
they do not pretend to exemption from error ; if they sometimes decline to
receive those whom their brethren have recommended, let them be assured
the Directors would never adopt such a course, but under a strong and press
ing sense of duty.
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PLAN AS SET OUT IN THE LETTER OF THE DIRECTORS.

11, CAaiham-place, July, 1840.

To the Rev.
Reverend and dear Sir,
Yon are, doubtless, aware that it is a duty not merely confided to the
Directors of the Home Missionary Society, by their constituents, but strongly
pressed upon them by the public voice, and not less by their own convictions
and anxieties on the subject that they should take immediate measures to
secure for those devoted to Home Missionary labours, an appropriate educa
tion. The Directors have accordingly given their best attention to two points,
preparatory to the attainment of this objectthe first, What is the kind of
educational training best adapted to prepare Home Missionaries for their
work ? The second, by what arrangements will this education be most effec
tually secured for them ?
The conclusions at which the Directors have arrived on the second of these
points, will be first communicated, because in this way the reason of the pre
sent application to yon, dear Sir, will be at once, and appropriately explained.
Many reasons precluded the Directors from entertaining any project for the
immediate establishment of a Home Missionary Academy, and considerations
equally conclusive presented themselves against any extensive use of existing
colleges for this purpose, even were the conductors of those institutions to be
found, on application, favourable to the reception of candidates for this de
partment of ministerial labour. Apart from the objections felt by the Direc
tors, to the adoption of either of the measures thus alluded to, and which it is
not necessary to detail, it was thought, that to place a few approved candi
dates for the Home Missionary work with some Christian ministers, well qua
lified to direct their reading, supei intend their studies, and form their charac
ters, having also in their neighbourhoods opportunities for employing them
during their term of study in that department of labour for which their edu
cation is designed to prepare them, would be a better plan for educating Home
Missionaries. It can hardly be necessary, dear Sir, to say that you are now
applied to because the Directors judge you qualified for this important charge,
and would be most happy to obtain your valued services as their coadjutor in
this department of their great undertaking. To assist you in giving your re
ply to a proposal which you will no doubt deem of great importance, it will be
proper now to lay before you, as briefly as may be sufficient for that purpose,
the conclusions of the Directors as to the kind of education they have deemed
most appropriate for Home Missionaries.
1 In the first place, the Directors judge that a sufficient and appropriate
education for Home Missionaries may be obtained through the medium of
their own language. They therefore propose no Classical Studies, nor the ac
quisition of the original languages of the Sacred Scriptures.
2.- The Directors wish the Students under their patronage to obtain all the
knowledge of Biblical Literature and Interpretation, that can be acquired
from works on those subjects in the English languagee. g. such as Home's
Introduction, and the best English Commentaries on separate books of the
Sacred Scriptures, or on the entire Bible.
3. -They further wish them to be adequately acquainted with the best
Works on the Evidences of the Divine Origin, and Sacred Authority of Holy
Scripture.
4.They desire that they should be conducted through a well-arranged
course of Theological readingembracing Selections from the most approved
Authors, thoroughly Evangelical, of all denominations, from the Reformation
from Popery down to our own times as also from the best Defences of the
Truth against Papal and Socinian Errors. The addition likewise of a limited
course of Logic, and some attention to Mental and Moral Philosophy, will also
be required.
5. A correct acquaintance with their own language, both as written and
spoken, will be indispensable. In order to this, not only will a course of
grammatical study be necessary, bnt regular exercises in composition, and in
reading aloud or in recitation. The exercises in composition will be naturally
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obtained in weekly or more frequent preparation of plans of Sermon;, anil of

Essays on the subjects of the works read, or of abstracts of their contents.
6.The Directors think it will be most appropriate and useful that there
should be added some knowledge of History, especially ecclesiastical, and of
Geography. These subjects would diversify, as well as extend, the range of
study, and form an agreeable relaxation from more laborious readingwhile
they would much conduce to the object aimed at by the Directors, and de
sired by the public, namelythat Home Missionaries should go forth to their
work with minds informed, enlarged, and disciplined by well-directed study.
7.The Directors further contemplate in placing their Students with Pas
tors qualified to superintend their education and moral training. watchful
care to form characterwise advice on temper and conductjudicious coun
sel on the course to be pursued in order to secure success amidst the actual
difficulties of the Home Missionary work all which the Directors would de
sire t) be superadded to a holy watchfulness for improving the Students dur
ing their course of education, in fervent piety, and entire devotcdness to the
cause of Christ. And as the Directors intend that the first six months spent
by candidates for the work, under ministerial care, should be probationary,
they will desire of their brethren with whom they are placed, the most vigi
lant observation during that term, in order to obtain a thorough insight into
their characters and qualities ; and will confide in them faithfully to advise the
Directors to retain none of whom they do not entertain most satisfactory opi
nions and hopes.
8.All that has been stated by the Directors on the training in knowledge
and character of the brethren who are to be employed under their patronage,
in the Home Missionary work, proceeds on the opinion, in which they are
snre you will concur, thai the difficulties of that work are greatthat much
simplicity and ardourgreat love of souls and eminent pietyholy deadness
to the world and to human applausetogether with sound practical sense and
knowledge, are necessary to success in it. And that therefore a very serious
responsibility rests on all engaged in the acceptance or training of brethren
for this most necessary, but most difficult, undertaking.
If you can, dear Sir, at all entertain the proposal of the Directors, that you
should receive under your care a number of their Students, it will be quite
appropriate, as well as altogether agreeable to them, that you should freely
express your opinions on this scheme of training for them, thus generally
sketched. The desire of the Directors is to arrive at the wisest conclusions
and plans in relation to a matter of so much importance.
It will complete the information they have to offer of their own plans, to
add, that they do not feel able to propose a longer term of instruction for the
pupils you might receive than three years.
Then should you entertain favourably this proposal, the Directors perceive
there will be various subordinate matters requiring discussion and adjustment
between you and them.
As 1.The terms of remuneration for your services, and of payment for
the Students' support.
2.The question whether you could receive them under your own roof, or
only at lecture hours.
3.The important point of an adequate Library for the use of the Students
whether you possess or would procure a sufficient range of authors, receiv
ing a suitable consideration for the use of themor whether some other mode
of providing this essential supply must be adopted.
4. To what extent you could employ the young men at suitable hours in
actual Home Missionary work, such as, village preachingvisitation of fami
lies with tracts, or for conversation in sickness, ike.sabbath-school teaching
conducting of prayer-meetingsadding your advice and superintendence
on these subjects and efforts, in order to prepare them for the wise and effi
cient prosecution of the actual labours of their future course.
This may suffice, dear Sir, to place the subject in general before your mind,
and to open correspondence with you upon it. The Directors await your re
ply at your earliest convenience. Most happy will they be to find you coin
cide in their plans, and consent to their proposal. The example of the vener
able Cornelius Winter has proved how happy and successful a pastor may be
in forming the characters and training the minds for eminence in the minis-
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terial work, ofa group of youthful candidates for that sacred office, to whom
he may be more than even guide, philosopher, and friend.
Nora.-lt must be added, to complete the information on this subject ne
cessary to be laid before the Meeting, that tl\e respected Minister to whom
the foregoing letter was addressed, submitted to the Directors, among other
suggestions. the proposal that those Students, in whom there was evidently
taste and talent for such an acqnirement, should he encouraged to qualify
themselves fbr reading the New Testament in the original Greek, by making
use ot' those facilities for that purpose, which render a sufficient knowledge of
the language attainable, without the previous study of the classics. This pro
posal commended itself to the Directors as _judicious and beneficial, and they
could not therefore withhold f`rom it their sanction. It may be further stated,
that the respected Minister referred to, has agreed to enter on the work of
tuition, and that we expect in two or three weeks to send four or five young
men on a probation of three months.

MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.

CHAPEL AND SCHOOL ROOM, MOORLINCH, SOMERSET.

Although much has been done towards evangelising the dark villages and
hamlet
_ s 0_f' our beloved country,
~ yet, doubtless, many still
' remain unblessed
with the hght of gospel truth.
Moorlinch, a village on the borders of Sedgmoor, may be reckoned am0I1g
the_dark places of the earth. 'I`he inhabitants are ignorant and immoralin D0
Oftilllllry degree; and until recently, have been living remote from any me21IS
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of grace, consequently 600 souls were in danger of perishing for lack of know
ledge.
Their awful condition has long been a cause of deep and anxious solicitude
to many pious friends in the neighbourhood ; repeated attempts have been
made to supply them with the bread of life, but without success ; at length the
set time to favour them seems to have arrived. The Home Missionary So
ciety, ever ready to comply with the wishes of its Somersetshire friends, early
in 1839, responded to an appeal of the worthy Secretary of the Association,
(Rev. T. Luke) and sent an agent to labour in this destitute part of the county,
adopting Othery as a station, which has already become a very important one.
At O the church has increased from eighteen members to nearly forty.
The sabbath-school, from 70 to 120; and two side galleries have been
erected in the Chapel. Kight other villages have been taken into the station,
containing a population of more than 5000 souls, and about 800 regular hearers
of the word.
Soon after the arrival of the Missionary at the station, the gospel was intro
duced among the benighted villagers at M ; it met with great acceptance,
and so many flocked to the standard of the Cross, that it became indispensably
necessary to raise a sanctuary where they and their neglected children may
regularly assemble for religious instruction ; but how was this to be effected ?
No spot of land could be procured, and in addition to this, the villagers were ge
nerally poor. At length the mountain sunk to a plain, A piece of freehold land
was offered at the sum of 25. The people of the village and neighbourhood
at once came forward with one heart, and by a vigorous effort raised the sunt
of .'70, purchased the land, and thus ventured to commence, depending on
the kind liberality of the religious public.
The foundation-stone was laid on the 17th of April, by the Hon. Mrs.
Thompson, of Poundisford Park, when more than COO persons were assembled
to witness the interesting ceremony.
As the " people had a mind to work," the building rapidly rose, and a Cha
pel 40 feet by 21, with a School-room adjoining, soon graced the entrance
into the village.
Tuesday, Sept. 22, was fixed for the opening, a day long to be remembered.
Many of the neighbouring Ministers attended, amongst whom were the Rev.
Messrs. Pinkstone, of North Petherton ; Parkyn, of Knowle ; Baker, of Bur
row-bridge, (Baptist;) Gammon, of Norton; Greenaway, of Barton, St.
David; Bellamy, of Temple-Cloud; and others. The Chapel was crowded to
excess, and many were unable to gain admittance. The Rev. J. Davis, of
Taunton, preached in the morning, from 1 Tim. i. 15. The Uev. W. Wheeler,
of Wells, in the afternoon, from Mark ix. 38 ; and the Rev. J. Bishop, of
Bridgewater, in the evening, from James v. 20.
The truths of the gospel so solemnly and affectionately delivered, appeared
to produce a very deep impression on the minds of those who heaid them ; and
perhaps the following deserves to be recorded of a woman who was present :
at the close of the services, she came to the Aiissionaiy, and grasping his hand,
exclaimed, " Oh, Sir, little did I think that I should ever live to see such a
day as this in Moorlinch."*
The collections amounted to iibout ,12. The cost of the building, including
the purchase of the land, trust-deeds, &c, is 200, of which 180 has now been
raised ; leaving a debt of 20, a sum comparatively small, but a heavy burden
for a few poor villagers, and after having contributed to their utmost, it is to
them a matter of great anxiety how this is to be liquidated.
Ifa few kind and liberal-hearted friends of the cause of Christ could come
forward, and at once generously sweep off the incumbrance, it would remove
that which will otherwise hang as a millstone around the neck of their Use
fulness, and prevent those to whom the gospel has already been made the
power of God unto salvation, from carrying out their benevolent plans, in this
interesting village.
When the gospel was introduced into the village, the first sermon was preached in this
woman's house.
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We presume the following list will be acceptable lo our

readers :

ANNIVERSARY SERMONS
PREACHED FOR THE HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

Date. Preacher. Place. Text.

William Jay Salters' Hall 1 Cor. vii. 32.

1820, Aug. 9th | John Clayton, jun. Swallow-st.Chapel Hosea xiv. 8.
James Bennett, D. D. Surrey Chapel 1 Tim. v. 4.
1821, Aug. 8th j
William Thorpe Poultry Chapel Deut. xxxii. 7, 8.
L822, May 14th Samuel Lowell Albion Chapel Hosea iv. 6.
Ditto 15th W. B. Collyer, D. D. New-court Chapel Prov. xxix. 18.
1823, May 10th Thomas Adkins Salters' Hall Jer. viii. 22.
Ditto 20th Ralph Wardlaw, D. D. Craven Chapel 1 Cor. i. 26.
1824, May 17th H. F. Burder, D. D. Poultry Chapel Rom. i. 10.
Ditto 18th James Reynolds Crown-crt. Chapel 2 Cor. ii. 14.
1825, May 16th John Cooke Barbican Chapel Matt. ix. 35.
1826, May 15th John Leifchild Chapel-st. Soho James v. 19, 20.
1827, May 14th Joseph Fletcher, D. D. Craven Chapel 1 Tim. v. 8.
1828, May 19 th William Roby Poultry Chapel Judges v. 23.
1829, May 18th Henry Townley Silver-st. Chapel 2 Cliron. xxxi. 1.
1830, May 17th Rowland Hill, A. M. Poultry Chapel 2 Cor. ii. 16.
1831, May 16th John Morison, D. D. Albion Chapel Ps. lxvii. 1, 2.
1832, May 14th George Clayton Poultry Chapel Luke viii. 39.
1833, May 13th J. E. Good Orange-st. Chapel Lukexiv.2123.
1834, May 6th R. S. M'All, D. D. Craven Chapel Jer. vii. 17.
1835, May 7th James Sherman Poultry Chapel 2 Kings vii. 9.
1836, May 5th James Stratten Weigh House Esther iv. 14.
1837, Apr. 26th James Parsons Craven Chapel 2 Cor. x. 3.
1838, Apr. 24th John Young, A. M. Finsbury Chapel Isa. liii. 10.
1839, May 13th Thomas Raffles. LL.D. Chapel-st. Soho Jer. xxxi. 34.
1840, May 18th J. Leifchild, D. D. Finsbury Chapel John iii. 32, 33.

blind who do not see them. The island

THE NEW HUSBAND ; OR THE of Great Britain stands high in the
EFFECTS OF VILLAGE TREACII- scale of civilized nations, and may
ING.
filly be compared to the Gentile
Israel ; from this small spot in the sea,
It is an old and wise saying, " facts have issued ambassadors, who have gone
are stubborn things ;'' and all the to the most distant regions with the
scorning of the Socialist, or the sar light of the gospel in their hands, and
casms of the worldling, will not bear have seen the influence which has at
down known facts. The effects of the tended it. The darkness and folly of
preaching of the gospel are so plain superstition and idolatry, as though
and conspicuous, that those must be ashamed, have hid their deformed
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heads. Many a song of praise to God
has ascended from the abodes of
wretchedness and miserymany a
lonely widow has been cheered in her
solitude ; and many a heart-broken
wife has had the balm of consolation
in seeing a reformed and transformed
husband.
In a small town in England, lived a
young couple who were endeared to
each other by the ties of love and
unity ; but they had not lived long
together, when the seed of the ser
pent sprang up, and wars and rumours
of wars were heard in their humble
dwelling. The poor husband was of
an irritable temper ; he sometimes got
tipsy, and came home and quarrelled
with his kind and affectionate wife.
She did not scold him, but vented in
secret her sighs and tears, her lament
ations and wailings, over her unkind
husband. In the midst of these scenes,
a Home Missionary was sent to the
town, and to the neighbouring vil
lages. He visited the people, and the
man was induced, by a neighbour, to
go, out of curiosity, to hear him. He '
heard with wonder; he went again
and again. The word was applied with
power. He became a new man. The
love of Jesus melted the rocky heart,
and the effects were soon very visible.
The ale-house forsaken,swearing
abolished,temper sweetened, fa
mily worship set up in his once un
comfortable home. Industry, peace,
and comfort, now were the inmates of
his lowly abode. The astonished wife
very justly observed to her neigh
bours, '' I have got a new husband."
Yes, indeed, a new one, without bu
rying the old ; without the tears and
expense of a funeral. Old things were
now passed away, all things were be
come new. He is joined to a church,
and is an active and zealous promoter
of the cause of God. Many such facts
are transpiring in England, and Home
Missionaries are cheered by wives tell
ing them they have got new husbands ;
and husbands saying they have got
new wives. Reader, do you assist the
Home Missionary Society? If not,
do it now, and your aid may be the
means, in the hand of God, of giving
some heart-broken wife a new hus
band.
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.
Home and Colonial Infant School J
Society.During the last six weeks
two teachers have been sent from this
institution to Woodstock, and one to
205
Bladen, under the patronage of the
Duchess of Marlborough, and besides
supplying old schools, teachers have
been sent to schools recently establish
ed at Heme Bay, Gorleston, Chelms
ford, Brackley, &c. The advantages
of early education are daily more seen,
and new schools spring up rapidly. A
man of colour, of the name of Frede
rick Peters, a native of Berbice, sent
for training, for the purpose of teach
ing his emancipated brethren in that
colony, excited great interest, and was
making considerable progress, when
the hopes that had been formed of
him, were painfully destroyed by his
sudden and unexpected death. Ten
lessons on ten scripture prints, pre
pared by the author of " Lessons on
Objects," have just been published,
and new editions of model lessons,
and hymns, and poetry for Infant
Schools are in the press. A new se
ries of prints of animals is also in
active preparation, and the committee
appear to be exerting themselves with
energy and vigour.
SOMERSETSHIRE.
For a long series of years it has been
the practice of the Congregational
ministers of Somerset, to assemble to
gether in the autumnal season, for the
purpose of meeting their pious friends
and uniting with them in rendering
thanksgivings to the Author of all good
for the blessings of harvest. Such a
meeting was held at Paul's Meeting,
Taunton, on Tuesday, the 21st inst. ;
when the Rev. ffm. Neill, of Wither-
idge, in the county of Devon, was or
dained to the work of an evangelist
in connexion with the Home Mission
ary Society.
The service was introduced by read
ing select portions of Scripture and
solemn prayer, by the Rev. E. Pal-
tridge, of South Petherton ; the Rev.
J. Davies, Taunton, stated with great
perspicuity the nature of a Christian
church ; the Rev. J. H. Cuff, of Wel
lington, proposed the usual questions,
and received the confession of faith ;
the Rev. W. H. Heudebourk, of Ti
verton, offered the ordination prayer ;
the Rev. John Bishop, of Bridgewa-
ter, delivered an affectionate charge
to the young evangelist ; and the Rev.
Mr. Griffiths, of Chard, concluded
the service with prayer.
The congregation was large, and all
present appeared to be seriously in
terested ; as the services were pecu
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liarly solemn, a deep sense of the
responsibilities of ministers and hear
ers appeared to pervade the whole as
sembly. May it be found in days to
come that the great Head of the church
lias overruled the services of the day
for his own glory and for the everlast
ing benefit of many souls. The hymns
were read by the Rev. T. Luke, the
senior minister of the place.
In the evening of the day, the Rev.
Mr. Roper, of Bristol, preached to a
large congregation.
TENT PREACHING.
At H S , we beheld a cheer
ing scene, the tent full before the time
ol service. As soon as we began the
service, a great number crowded
around the tent, so that the sides were
obliged to be opened to admit air, and
to give those outside an opportunity
to see as well as hear. The Rev. W.
H. Woodward read and prayed ; the
Rev. W. Glanvilleand Rev. G. Pearce
preached ; and the Rev. W. Palmer
closed by prayer. The number pre
sent was about 700.
July 23. We proceeded to Artie, Puckeridge, Herts,
four miles from Puckeridge, in a dif
ferent direction to either of the places
before mentioned. A very dark
place, but none of these things moved
us, except to more earnest prayer for
the blessing of God, knowing that the
gospel is designed to chase away the
darkness of the mind and to heal all
the maladies of our corrupted nature.
Here we had about 500 hearers, most
of whom were exceedingly attentive.
The Rev. Isaac Anthony, of Hertford,
and the Rev. W.Glanville, of London,
preached; the Revs. G. Pearce, W.
Palmer, and W. H. Woodward, as
sisted in the service.
In this way, Mr. Editor, about
three thousand persons were brought
under the sound of the gospel, mauy
of whom habitually neglect the more
regular means of grace.
Your inserting this in the Home
Missionary Magazine, will, probably,
encourage others to go and do like
wise, and thus promote the great ob
ject of the Home Missionary Society,
and oblige,
Yours sincerely,
A Home Missionary.
Aug. 24, 1840.

NOTICES OP NEW PUBLICATIONS. and a rich knowledge of Scripture,

Mental Culture. Hints on the best and are evident throughout We cannot
shortest way of cultivating the mind ; too earnestly recommend this work;
Addressed especially to Young Men it is published at so low a price, that
engaged in commercial pursuits, p. 40. it is accessible to all.
By a Student of University College,
London. London : Ward and Co. Conscience the Best Friend upon Earth ;
with an extract on God's gracious pre~
We owe an apology to the benevo sence, pp. 72. By Henry Stubbes,
lent author of this unpretending but Minister of the Gospel, who died July
useful pamphlet, for not sooner recom 7, 1678. London: The Religious Tract
mending it to the notice of our read Society.
ers. It is well adapted for the class
whose improvement it is intended to This little book opens with an " Ad
promote. And while religion is not dress to the Reader's Conscience "
the principal subject treated of, its This is followed by three Sermons on
claims are judiciously urged. It would Job xxvii. 6. The style is original and
be well for all young men engaged in striking. It is well adapted to assist
secular pursuits, especially in cities professing Christians in the important
and populous towns, to read and con work of self-examination, while it may
sider the advice here offered to them, also be exceedingly effective in alarm
by one apparently of their own age, ing the careless and ignorant. It would
and therefore likely to understand be needful they should read the whole
their feelings and views. book, and understand the various
parts in their connexion with the rest.
Reflections on Prayer. By Maria D. In page 01, the writer says, *' There
Young. Longman and Co. is not a better way to wipe off the re
proaches of conscience, than by the
A very superior treatise on an all- tears of repentance." In the very next
important subject. A devotional spirit, page, however, he proceeds to speak
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of the blood of Christ as the only utility of such publications is obvi

thing really effectual " to purify and
pacify conscience." And he closes the
discourse with the most simple and
earnest entreaties, to apply directly to
Christ, as the only refuge of the guilty.
A Guide to the Pronunciation of Scrip
ture Proper Names, with an Explana
tion of those which are most significant,
pp. 52. By the Rev. J. Thompson,
M.A., St. John's College, Cambridge,
and Second Master of the Blackheath
Proprietary School, London : Houhton
and Stoneman,
There can be no doubt as to the
utility, we had almost said, the neces
sity of sucli a guide as this for the ge
nerality of readers. An acquaintance
with the meaning of scripture names,
must greatly increase the interest and
intelligence with which the Bible is
read .
Papal Persecution in France ; or, Me
moirs of Marolles and he Fevre, two
French Protestants, who were sentenced
to the Galleys, and died in dungeons at
Marseilles, pp. 72. London : The Re
ligious Tract Society.
This is an interesting narrative of
most cruel sufferings in the cause of
truth, endured with remarkable con
stancy and fortitude. The Tract So
ciety have rendered a valuable service
to the religious public, by presenting
it in a form so cheap, and so well
adapted for general circulation. The
ously twofold. By exposing the real
genius of Popery, they afford a check
to the plausible representations of it,
so industriously put forth at the pre
sent clay ; 'and by exhibiting ' the pa
tience and the faith" of persecuted
saints, they are calculated to excite
professing Christians to "great search-
ings of heart." To young disciples
especially, we recommend a perusal
of this little book.
Howard and Napoleon Contrasted, in
eight Dialogues, between two young
Americans, page 91. By the author of
" The Sword ; or, Christmas Presents."
London : Houlston and Stoneman.
This book is designed for a class of
young persons considerably more ad
vanced than those for whom "The
Sword" is adapted. It will be found
useful in counteracting the false ideas
of greatness often derived from the
study of the ancient classics. We live,
happily, in peaceful times ; and we
hardly think that many of our religi
ously educated youth are likely to
choose the profession of arms. But we
do long to see among the more refined
and intellectual portion of them, more
of that sacred ambition that deter
mination to be great in deeds of ge
nuine benevolence, which this little
book recommends.
The Union Tune Book. Part II. The
Union Harmonist . Part VII. Pub
lished by the Sunday School Union.

SPECIAL NOTICE RESPECTING NEW YEAR'S GIFT CARDS.

We are happy to state that a New Year's Gift Card is preparing for cir
culation among the friends of the Home Missionary Society. The engraving
(on steel) on the card is from a beautiful emblematical design by Corbould,
illustrative of the present state of religious destitution in England and
throughout the world. It is expected to be ready by the end of November.
As the card will necessarily be more expensive than in former years, it is de
sirable that no more copies of it should be sent to the ministers and other
friends in town and country than are likely to be used. It is, therefore,
urgently and respectfully requested that a note should be sent to the secre
taries, No. 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars, as soon as possible, stating the
number of cards that should be sent. As four with the envelope can be
sent for one penny, our friends will perceive how the change in the ex
pense of postage will facilitate the circulation of the cards. It is only ne
cessary to state one fact, in order to recommend this simple and easy plan of
doing good to those who have not hitherto adopted it, viz., that more than
5007. was collected last year for the Society, by means of New Year's Gift
Cards.

So much room has been occupied with the account of the Meetings at
Bristol, that we are obliged to omit the Intelligence from the Home Missionary
Stations, for this month.
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We are happy to announce the following Subscriptions and Donations to

promote enlarged efforts on the part of the Society.
Don. Subs. Don. Subs.
>. d. i. d. i.
Sir Culling E. Smith, Bart 150 0 0 The Author of " Jethro" 5 5 0
Thomas Thompson, Esq. 52 10 Miss Procter 10 0 0
Thomas Wilson, Esq.... 50 0 Rev. T. Loader, Monm . 10 10 0
Joshua Wilson, Esq.... 20 0 Mrs. Hailes, do 10 10 0
Chas.Hindley.Esq.M.P. 10 0 Miss Baker 20 0 0
W. Alers Hankey, Esq. 10 0 John Morley, Esq 50 0 0 5
K. M. Holborn, Esq. ... 5 0 John Morley, Esq. Jun. 20 0 0 5
George Knox, Esq 5 W. W. Morley, Esq. ... 20 0 0 5
Henry Thompson, Esq. 10 10 0 S. Morley, Esq 20 0 0 5
Thomas Wontner, Esq. 21 0 0 T. Livesey, Esq 5
Joseph Wontner, Esq.. 10 10 0 Rev. Dr. Reed 5 0 0
William Law, Esq 5 0 0 Sir Wilfred Lawson, Bart 150

DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS,

From September 18 to October 18, 1840.

Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's

Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars ; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.,
JOSHUA WILSON, Esq., and BENJAMIN HANBURY, Esq., Treasurers; the
Rev. E. A. DUNN, Rev. A. WELLS, and Rev. Dr. MATHESON, Secretaries;
by Messrs. LADBROKES and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings; by
Messrs. HANKEY, Penchurchstreet, and by any of the Directors.
The List will in future be made up to the \8th day of every Month.

i. s. d. ! d.
Chumleigh Station Subscriptions, Joshua Wilson, Esq D 20 0 0
per Rev. T. Sharp : Roxton, Rev. H. Winzar's :
Seat-rents 4 11 Collections after Ser
The Young Gentle mon, by Rev. Dr.
men at Mr. Tukes' Matheson, and after
School 0 10 0 Public Meeting ... 19 1 0
4 11 C. J. Metcalfe, Jun.,
llarpenden Station, Herts, per Esq. Ann. Sub. 1 1 0
Rev. Henry Davis 5 0 20 2 0
Miss Baker, per Rev. R. Saunders Less expenses 1 15 v
D 20 0
John Morley, Esq D 50 0 18 7 0
John Morley, Jun. Esq D 20 0 Rev. A. Reed, D.D D 5 0 0
W. W. Morley, Esq D 20 0 Miss Bacon's Contribution, being
S. Morley, Esq D 20 0 the amount of articles sold since
Mrs. Masters D 2 0 the Ladies' Sale 17 6
J. H. H., Pimlico D 2 0 Thomas Gandell, Esq., Joiner's
Sir Culling E. Smith, Bart., A. S. 150 0 Hall D 2 2 0
M. W _ D 5 0 Subscriptions by Collector 11 9 fl

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The thanks of the Directors are respectfully presented to th e following,
viz. : to liev. W. Brewis and Friends, of Penrith, for a box containing
articles for the Ladies' Sale(omitted by mistake.)
Rev. James Anderson, Easington-lane, Durham, begs to return his best
thanks to Miss Grenhow, Durham, for a large number of tracts.
James Wood, Roydon, Essex, returns his sincere thanks to the Committee
of the Religious Tract Society, for a grant of tracts. And to William Dealli,
Esq., of Burnt Mills, for a Donation of 10s. for Roydon Sunday Schools.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month
will be held on Monday evening, November 16, at Oxendon
Chapel, (the Rev. T. Archer's.)
The Rev, John Morison, D. D., will deliver the Address.
Service to commence at Seven o'clock.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Bolt-court, London,

 DECEMBER, 1840.

EDITORIAL ADDRESS TO THE READERS OF THE HOME

MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.
Many of the readers of the Home Missionary Magazine are already aware
that a NEW SERIES OF THE MAGAZINE will be published on the 1st
of January, 1841.
The recollections of the past produce mingled emotions. The Editor cannot
fail to remember the names and the characters of some esteemed friends who
co-operated with him in the Home Missionary cause, when he commenced his
superintendence of the Magazine thirteen years ago, but who are now no more.
Few as the years may be which mark the period referred to, yet they are suffi
cient to furnish many proofs of the brevity and uncertainty of human life. The
young, the matured in vigour, and the aged Christian, are gone to their rest,
and have ceased from the anxieties of this mortal scene. They have also
been removed from their active and useful duties, though these, while engaged in
them, were considered delightful. Some who even commenced their career of
usefulness when the writer entered on this department of labour, no longer
adorn the church on earth, while the Editor remains to recall the names and
excellences of departed friends, and to speak of that Divine goodness which
has continued him in the midst of many mercies, to the present day. He ad
verts to these things, in order that he may express his full confidence in the
truth, that whatever changes take place among individuals and nations, the
cause of the Redeemer will go on ; and that while we may lament over the de
parture of the wise and good in the very midst of their usefulness, the great
Head of the Church is preparing others for carrying on his work of mercy in
the midst of a ruined world. It is not with despondency, therefore, that the
Editor takes a review of the past ; he is rather disposed to draw from all that
has taken place, an argument for greater confidence in Him who watches over
his church and people. He would also cherish the hope that all the move
ments of the present day will, under his superintending care, conduce to the
spread of pure and limit-filed religion at Home, and in all parts of the world.
While looking at the past instrumentality which has aided the good work of
saving souls, the Editor would express his hope that this unobtrusive publi
cation has done its part in helping the great cause of Home Missions. It aimed
at nothing moreit made no pretensions to literary excellence, nor were its
pages opened to subjects unconnected with plans of usefulness. Small in size
for several years, in order to give it a more extensive circulation, it presented
no large amount of reading to any class ; and serious and solemn as were the
topics discussed in its pages, it furnished no materials to the lovers of fiction
and amusement. But there is reason to believe that it has promoted (to how
large an extent we cannot say) the interests of the Home Missionary Society.
Through its pages, the necessity existing for village chapels, has been made
known, the cause of the widow has been pleaded, and many donations (some
of them of very large amount) have been devoted to these objects. The principal
design of the Magazine, however, has been to furnish materials for forminga cor
rect estimate of the MORAL NECESSITIES OF HOME. The affectiug de
tails of ignorance which have been given from time to timethe statement of the
difficulties with which many of the Missionaries have had to contend in carry
ing on their great work the success which God has given to their labours, in
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the conversion of sinners, and in the formation of Christian churches ; all has
tended to keep up and to increase the Home Missionary spirit, and to prevent
the entire absorption of the cause of Missions in our own country, with one
which is of greater magnitude, but not of greater obligation. One result has
taken place, which the Editor fondly traces to this publicationthe perusal of
its pages, which plainly showed the importance of an institution seeking the
evangelization of England, has led, no doubt, to the bequeathing of large and
seasonable legacies to the Society. The Editor, in thus expressing his convic
tion and his hopes, takes no merit to himself. If any good has resulted from
this branch of instrumentality,if the village congregations may view the Ma
gazine as obtaining aid to furnish them with convenient accommodation, when
meeting together for Divine worship,if the widows and children of our de
parted Missionaries have been provided with many comforts through the ad
vocacy of their claims,-and if the Treasurers of the Society have again and
again had their empty treasury replenished by unlooked-for and providential
supplies in the way of legacies ; above all, if the Directors of the Society have
thus been enabled, by receiving additional funds, to increase the number of
their Missionaries, and send out to destitute districts the gospel of Christ, to
God, and to God alone, be all the glory. The Editor takes none of the glory,
but he claims some of the joy arising from the hope that he, as an instrument,
has humbly aided the great work.
The New Series will embrace a wider range than the limited number of pages
would allow in this. The Editor still hopes that the cause of Home Missions
will be promoted, even to a greater extent than in former years. He still con
tinues in this department of Christian effort along with one of the Secretaries of
the Society, (the Rev. James Matheson, D.D.,) who has been associated with
him in the Editorship for the last six months. They have hitherto cordially
and harmoniously pursued their work, and as they have the same great object in
viewthe success of the Home Missionary causethey cannot but cherish the
hope that success will attend their united efforts. They seek the prayers of the
Christian brethren ; they solicit the contributions from the mental stores of the
ministers and other friends who wish the Magazine to prosper, and to form an
enlarged and useful vehicle of Home Missionary information. They also expect
that personal efforts will be kindly made by many to extend its circulation, and
thus spread widely the claims of an institution that has no object to accomplish
but the evangelization of their country by Scriptural means.
The Editor does not bid his readers farewell. He cannot tell how soon this
long farewell may take place ; but he hopes that he has some small interest in
the sympathies and prayers of those who know him personally, and of others
who are acquainted with him in his official character. He seeks to be impressed
with the thought that both himself and his readers are hastening to the judgment-
seat of Christ. May all be found there accepted in the Beloved, and " find mercy
of the Lord in that day."
N. B. The communications in future should be addressed to the Editors of
the Home Missionary Magazine, Mr. John Snow, No. 35, Paternoster-row.

INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME

MISSIONARY STATIONS.

highly prosperous state OF A that,,my Present account is scarcely

worthy your notice. I have been call-
home mission district MANY ed from home, to bury my dear son's
added to the church, and wife who died at Olney : he pressed
others inquiring the way to me very much to stay a few days, and
ZI0N, preach for him, to which, I am sure,
under such affecting circumstances,
Since I wrote you last, my labours you would not object. Whilst I was
have been very much interrupted, so at T , I received a letter from
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Bristol, informing me of the departure
of my eldest son's wife, so that both
my sons have been deprived of their
dearest earthly friends within a few
days of each other. 1 am happy to
add that they are, I trust, both with
the Lord. Since my return home, my
time has been very much occupied in
visiting the sick, &c. St. Phillip's is a
densely populated district, and occu
pies nearly the whole of my time ; I
cannot go into the villages as much as
I formerly did, still I embrace every
opportunity I can. I have to adore
the great kindness of God, in continu
ing to smile on St. Phillip's ; our seven
o'clock prayer meeting is larger than
our Sabbath morning service at eleven
o'clock formerly was. On a Lord's
day evening we are crowded, not a
vacant seat was to let in the chapel,
until Mr. W. had eight new pews
put up against last Sabbath. Seven
teen members were added to the
church at our last monthly meeting,
eleven other persons were proposed
as candidates, and twenty others meet
me once a week at our anxious meet
ing. The Lord has done, and is still
doing great things amongst us ; I feel
at times quite overwhelmed with his
goodness, manifested in calling so
many from darkness into his marvel
lous light, who were once the most
notoriously vile. I cannot now give
you a correct statement of the distri
bution of tracts; the whole of St. Phil
lip's is supplied, and many of our peo
ple are actively engaged on the loan
system. Soliciting an interest in your
prayers, that this large parish, which
has for so long a period resembled the
parched ground, and the thirsty land,
may become a pool and springs of
water ; that the barren desert may
rejoice and blossom as the rose : tor
this I am willing to spend and be spent,
and regret that after all I am still so
unprofitable a servant.
ENCOURAGING ASPECT OP SEVERAL
VILLAGES ON A HOME MISSION
ARY STATION NBW CHAPEL
OPENED.
Middle Hill. It is encouraging to
think how the people came together
during the erection of the chapel. W e
have been pnt to some inconvenience,
but 1 am happy to say we have car
ried on every meeting, and adminis
tered the ordinance regularly. Two old
people, nut able to attend the public
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means, are under serious concern; the
friends visit them once a week, and we
hold prayer meetings in their house.
There is a middle-aged man, under
serious concern for his soul; be attends
every prayer meeting ; we expect to
see him shortly in the society. A great
number remain behind as spectators on
the sacrament Sundays.
West Hook. By preaching in this
place, the congregation at Middle Hill
is likely to increase. The prayer
meetings here are attended very well
on Sunday evenings ; I hope they will
commence soon on weekday evenings.
Had a delightful meeting here on the
4th. t am expecting that some from
this place will be brought to inquire
the way to Zion.
Howton. It is encouraging to see
so many attend the meeting in this
village ; they are anxious to have
preaching here ; it is very desirable
that I should have time to go round
and visit the inhabitants, for I am given
to understand that there are some of
them that never attend the means of
grace : going round and lending tracts,
would (I hope) be attended with a
blessing.
Evening prayer meetings in this
village are very much wanted. There
are a few in the neighbourhood, that
would lend their assistance in this
good work, and I should feel much
pleasure in attending those meetings,
and render every assistance in my
power. I beg leave to mention an
instance of an old woman lately brought
under the word at Merlin's Bridge.
She spent all her youthful days in the
service of Satan. However, she now
attends every meeting both on Sun
days and week days ; she lives about
a quarter of a mile distance from the
village. There are many in this place
who come to hear the word ; it is a
dark village, and it has been much
worse. I have reason to believe village
preaching has been blessed here, and
I earnestly pray that it might continue
to be blessed, till the whole of its in
habitants shall be brought to seek the
Lord.
The new chapel at Middle Hill was
opened for divine worship, Thursday,
22nd October, 1840. Kev. N. M.
Harry, Itev. D. Davies (Zion's hill)
preached in the morning ; Kev. Je
rome Clapp, in the afternoon ; and
Rev. Fletcher, and W. Davies, in
the evening. Rev. Messrs. Williams.
(Kingston;) W. Warlow, (Milford;)
, T. Jones, (Pembroke Dock ;) and T,
Jones, (Tears Cross,) engaged in the
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devotional services. The congrega through my indolence. My constitu

tions were overflowing, and 1 hope tion is, I believe, as sound as ever, with
lasting impressions were made on the the exception of the asthma, and
minds of some cf the- people by the when well, my mind is as vigorous as
very impressive sermons which were ever, and I can talk and sing for six
delivered on those occasion. hours on the Sabbath day with ease.
I delight in it ; to hold my peace
would send me out of the world. I
PERSEVERANCE AMIDST MANY cannot be still while sinners are perish
DIFFICULTIES EARNEST DE ing.
SIRES TO BRING SOULS TO My congregations are improving.
CHRIST.
Last Sabbath we had our Sunday-
school Sermons at Polesworth, one by
My journal, I am aware, is quite out brother Ellis, and one by myself; our
of time this month ; the reason of collections were improved, and our
which is, that such has been the state. prospects are very encouraging. T. is
of my mind, and such the weakness of improving. Mr. Ellis goes on zealously
my body, as to render it impossible in his work, I am glad he is there ; give
for me to have written earlier. liiin time, and he will extend his la
During the fine weather of sum bours ; he goes on prudently, I trust
mer, I enjoyed very good health, safely.
but in September I was taken with a
fit of the asthma, which laid me by
for a few days. I obtained relief, but GOOD EFFECTS OF SEASONABLE
in about three weeks I was seized
with increased violence, and was TRACT DISTRIBUTION BY A
again laid up for a few days. I again missionary's SON.
recovered, and on the following Sab- In my last I informed you of a
baih preached three times, and tra little disturbance which had taken
velled about thirteen miles. After place in one of our villages ; I am
preaching at night, I had to return happy to say that all is now peaceful
home a distance of five miles. The and quiet, and we are enabled to pur
rain came down in torrents, accompa sue our good work as usual.
nied with a high wind, and long before I was delighted in reading the Ma
I reached my dwelling I was com gazine for October, to find that a
pletely saturated with wet. I do not brother Missionary had been stating
recollect that I have had such a com some " circumstances of encourage
plete wetting for years. The night ment" which had occurred "in con
too was so dark, that some parts of the nexion with the distribution of tracts."
way I could neither see the road, nor The amount of good effected by
the poor beast on which I was riding. means of these silent monitors, the
Being in a weak state of body, I caught judgment-day alone can reveal. We,
a severe cold, which laid the founda too, have been called to share in the
tion for another attack of the old com encouragement mentioned by my bro
plaint, which followed with such vio ther missionary.
lence, that for two days I did not A large fair is held annually at
know myself, and my poor frame was Bridgewater, which may be fitly term
rendered quite powerless, 'lhus I ed " Vanity Fair." People of all
bave been hindered, but blessed be grades may be seen flocking to this
God, the cause has i.ot suffered. Out scene of dissipation. The fair this
places have been well supplied, and year was held on Saturday, Oct. 3rd.
our congregations have kept np well. In the morning I saw, as usual, carts,
Christ has been preached, and therein wagons, gigs, &c, all loaded and
I do rejoice. posting off to the place of riot. I had
However, I am, when afflicted, al previously warned and admonished
ways in trouble about my villages, and my hearers from the pulpit, but I now
it is this that much affects me during began to thinkCan no other scheme
the paroxysm, how to plan for the be devised, which would operate with
people. What to do for the best, &c , a counteractive influence i and the
so works upon my poor nerves, that plan of hailing them with some reli
I am sometimes greatly distressed. I gious hand-bills immediately suggested
am better, I can work again, and work itself to my mind ; accordingly I se
I must, and work I will as long as I lected and folded up a large number,
am able. The cause may suffer through
my affliction, but I trust it never will entitled *' The Wrong Road." Being
fully engaged in preparing for the
 foi- December, 1840.
sabbath, I placed my little boy at the
cross-ways lending into the main road
for Bridgewater, and there he stood
for about four hours, until his whole
stock whs exhausted. On the follow
ing day, I addressed them from Prov.
xiv. 12 : " Tin re is a way which
sennet Ii right unto a man, but the end
thereof are the ways of death." An
individual came forward aflcr the
service, and said, '' The sermon was
exactly like a tract which a little boy
gave him yesterday," and acknow
ledged that his former course was
' the wrong road."'
A female has since applied for one
of these "wonderful" lit lie tracts-
she thought she should like to sec it,
as it had had such an effect on the
mind of her brother" He could not
be happy in the pleasure-field, and
when he came home he could not rest
for the whole of the night, feeling that
he was in " the wrong road."
May such a conviction lead him to
Him who is the way, the truth, and
the lite.
INCREASE OF HEARERS DESIRE
FOR THE CONVERSION OF SIN
NERS.
I am happy to be able to state that
our Sabbath evening congregations,
both at Westcrham and at B lasted,
have considerably improved during
the last month. It is delightful to
witness two hundred persons joining in
the worship of God, and listening most
attentively to the word of life, when
little more than four years since there
were not twenty. But this, although
it delights, does not satisfy me. lam
anxious to witness more religious de
cision. I want to see the marks of
genuine, personal conversion to God.
I want to know that the gospel preach
ed is the power of God unto salvation,
for this 1 labour, for this I daily pray.
We have not yet made any addition
to our little church, but three or four
persons have spoken to me on the sub
ject, with whom I am pleased, and I
hope very shortly to have the pleasure
of introducing them to the fellowship
of the saints.
Our excellent and liberal friends
Mr. and Mrs. J., of St. Mary's Cray,
to whom, you are aware, we are
innch indebted for very generous aid
in building our new chapel, have lately
visited us, and expressed their high
gratification at the neatness, conveni
ence, and completeness of the entire
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premises; and as a token of their es
teem, Mrs. J. has presented us with a
handsome dial for the chapel, at the
cost of five guineas.
ENCOURAGING SUCCESS DESTITU
TION OF EVANGELICAL IN
STRUCTION SELF DENIAL
SriRIT OF HEARING.
The aspect of the station which I
occupy under your direction, is such
as to call forth gratitude, prayer, and
diligence. In general, I preach
eight times in the week, besides visit
ing the sick, distributing tracts, and
instructing the young on the sabbaih
day.
In all the villages I visit, those that
attend the preaching of the word listen
to it wiih attention, and appear grate
ful for the privilege afforded them.
As ' faith cometh by hearing, and
hearing by the word of God," we may
hope " in due season to reap, if we
faint not." The congregation at
H is very good, especially on the
sabbath morning ; the chapel is well
filled, and it would be the same in the
evening, were it not that we have a
chapel of case which rather interferes
with our service ; but as Chiist is read,
if not preached, in this I rejoice, yea,
and will rejoice. The established
church is wretchedly supplied in this
part of D . I know not of one
evangelical clergyman for many miles
round, and I am living distant liom
any independent or Bapiist interest,
eastward thirteen miles: and south,
thirty miles. On the north and west, I
am bounded by the ocean. Such a
district as the one in which I am en
gaged, calls for an unusual degree of
physical strength, labour, and prayer
ful perseverance, travelling early and
late, frequently drenched with rain,
often not in my bed until 12 o'clock.
So much exposed to storms and tem
pests, (living and labouring as I do so
contiguous to the sea,) requires a con
stitution of no ordinary kind, which I
am thankful I possess ; so that I have
not been laid aside by sickness during
the time I have been on the present
station. At C the attendance
is very good; our room, (or little
chapel) is always crowded on the
sabbath. The Friday evening ser
vice is well attended, considering
the bustle the people are now in
owing to the herring fishery ; after
preaching, they frequently bring a
little fish, and beg my acceptance of
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it; indeed, they are a people that have
manifested much kindness ever since
I have been with them, which is be-
tween five and six years; they are
very grateful for my visits, very at-
tenlive to the word, and some have
been called out of darkness into light ;
they were blind, but now they see.
At S , our village chapel, situate
on the brow oftlie cliff, is well attended,
The church is four miles and a half
distant, so that previous to our little
sanctuary being built, the people were
in awful darkness: the sabbath was
desecrated, and Satan reigned without
a rival, but now a moral and in some
measure spiritual change is witnessed ;
the wilderness is beginning to bud
and blossom as the rose. VVo have
between twenty and thirty children in
the Sunday-school, regularly tauglit
by the villagers; and could we but
procure more teachers, our schools
would flourish, and many more would
receive instruction. The attendance
at the other villages is good.

MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
BIRTH OF A PRINCESS.
It is with unfeigned joy and praise to God, that we announce to
our readers the happy event of the safe accouchement of Her Ma
jesty on the 21st ultimo, at ten minutes before two o'clock p. m., of
a Princess. The many and affectionate prayers which have been
offered upon the Queen's behalf, have been graciously answered ;
and supplications will continue to be offered up for herself and her
royal offspring, and the Prince, her consort, from the hearts of a
loyal people.
We subjoin a copy of the official announcement in the London
Gazette Extraordinary :
"Buckingham Palace, Nov. 21, 1840.
" This afternoon, at ten minutes before two o'clock, the Queen
was happily delivered of a Princess ; his Royal Highness Prince
Albert, her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, several Lords of
Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council, and the Ladies of
Her Majesty's Bed Chamber being present."
This great and important news was immediately made known to
the town by the firing of the Tower guns. The Privy Council being
assembled as soon as possible thereupon, at the Council Chamber,
Whitehall, it was ordered that a form of thanksgiving for the Queen's
safe delivery of a Princess be prepared by His Grace the Archbishop
of Canterbury, to be used in all Churches and Episcopal Chapels
throughout England and Wales, and the town of Berwick-upon-
Tweed, on the 6th of December, or the Sunday after the respec
tive Ministers shall receive the same.
Her Majesty and the young Princess are, God be praised, both
doing well.
We are also happy to state that thanksgivings were presented on
sabbath-day, the 22nd of November, in all the Dissenting Chapels
in London, and in many parts of England, where the auspicious
event was known.
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TO THE EDITORS OF THE HOME
MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.
S , Oct. 28, 1840.
Having received the following
deeply interesting letter from a poor
woman, to whom the precimsness of
the dear Redeemer has been made
known by the instrumentality of one
of the Home Missionary Society's
agents, (lately railed to his eternal
rest, by the great Head of the
Church,) I doubt not the insertion of
it in your magazine will afford plea
sure to your readers, and tend to en
courage the servants of Christ who are
endeavouring to promote the eteinal
welfare of those who inhabit the popu
lous villages of their native land.
Yours, &c,
R.
My dear sir, I should thank yoti
to get the tracts bound that I left with
you, for as the winter evenings are
coming, I hope to have time to read
them again, for I assure you, dear sir,
I value them very much, not only for
what they contain, but for the sake of
dear Mr. S who gave them to me.*
Perhaps, dear sir, you are not aware
of the very cause I had to love our
dear but now departed minister : it
was through him, with the Lord's
blessing, that the dear Redeemer has
been made known to me. I must
say that his death has been a very
great trial to me. It seems that his
life was more dear to me than my
own ; and, dear sir, I shall always
love the Lord's dear people at S
for their kindness to dear Mr. and
Mrs. S- . I love to look back
* A deceased Home Missionary.
NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Rose and Crown Lane; or, A Sketch of
my Neighbourhood. Pp. 140. London:
the Religious Tract Society.
We should presume that this sketch
is a very correct delineation. It will
be found a very useful book for lend
ing to those who are the inhabitants of
other and similar lanes and neighbour
hoods. Many wise and simple coun
sels are given, by attending to which,
they might greatly promote their own
comfort and respectability. But as
it is much easier to prevent evils than
to cure them, it might be still better
to put the work into the hands of
215
and think of my past intercourse with
him ; every word he spoke seemed
to be blessed to me. I should very
much like, if ever I had an opportu
nity to tell you, dear sir, how good my
heavenly Father has been to me. I
want to tell every one of his unbound
ed love to my poor unworthy soul. I
desire to thank the Lord for all his
mercies; but I desire to thank him a
thousand times over for sending his
dear servant to teach me, and I trust
the Lord will lead another of his dear
servants to us that will preach the
pure gospel of Christ, and tell poor
sinners with love and without weari
ness that Jesus is meek and lowly
in heart ; that he is rich for the poor,
strength for the weak, righteous for
those who acknowledge their unright
eousness - one that will repeat to them
the tender and gracious invitations of
our blessed Lord, " Come unto me, all
ye that are weary and heavy-laden,
and ye shall find rest to your souls."
But above all, it seems necessary to
remind them, that the divine blessing
is free, that one thing alone is neces
sary on our parts, a willingness to re
ceive it. I hope, dear sir, you will for
give me for sending you these ill writ
ten lines. I am quite self-taught in
writing. I could neither read norwrite
till after I was eighteen years old;
but now, sir, with the Lord's good
help, I am able to read very well.
Please to be so kind, dear sir, if you
can, to send me the direction of Mrs.
S. Hoping that you and all the Lord's
, dear servants at S are well,
I remain,
Your very unworthy servant,
J. L.
young persons, who have not yet fully
formed the more important habits or
connexions of life.
Michael Smith : A Memoir for Sunday
School Teachers. Pp.44. By William
Davis, Minister of the Croft Chapel,
Hastings. London : Ball and Arnold.
We rejoice in the appearance of
every publication especially designed
for that most important class the
teachers of our Sabbath Schools. To
such, the Memoir before us presents
an example well worthy their imita-
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tion. Indeed it would be one of the parents, as to the necessity of fully

greatest blessings we could desire, for instructing their children respecting
our age and country, that the prevail the errors of Popery. To such pa
ing character of all our teachers, both rents this volume will afford most ac
male and female, should resemble that ceptable aid. It br ngs together in
of Michael Smith. The esteemed formation which they may not have
author has interspersed many useful time or opportunity to collect; and
remarks, and ai'ded one or two notes, presents it too in a form so attractive,
with reference to some of the prevail that young persons are likely to pe
ing errors of the times. It should ruse it with pleasure. It ably ex
perhaps be added, that the profits of poses the utter fallacy of those plausi
the work will go to aid the cause of ble disguises under which Popery so
Sunday School instruction. often attempts to allure the unwary ;
and in which, of late years, it has
been too often successful. There are
The Congregational Calendar and Fa
twelve superior engravings; and the
mily Almanac for 1841. volume altogether in size and embel
We can most cordially recommend lishment, is an exiict counterpart of
the Congregational Calendar to all the one noticed above.
our readers. It is much improved,
and furnishes a vast variety of useful The Training System, established in the
and interesting information concern Glasgow Normal Seminary, and its
ing a denomination now actively en Model Schools. By David Stow, Esq.,
gaged in promoting the great Home Honorary Secretary to the Glasgow
Missionary cause. Indeed, we are Educational tocielx), Author of " Mo
surprised that the publication could ral Training," %c. Pp. 413. A New
been prepared and sold for the small Edition. Glasgow: Blackie and Son.
price that is demanded for it. It
can only be by the largeness of the We should recommend this volume
demand that the Congregational Union to the notice of all who patronize
can be freed from pecuniary responsi schools for the lower or middling
bility. The sale, we hope, will fully classes of the community ; and espe
justify this spirited attempt to furnish cially to such as are. about to build or
a denominational family almanack. It commence any such institutions They
does great credit to all concerned ii> will here find asyMem.not only based on
its publication. scriptural principles, but extensively
using the Bible in its daily operation.
There is, however, no parent or
Eastern Arts and Antiquities mentioned teacher who may not derive from it
in the Sacred Scriptures; with nu some useful hints.
merous Illustrations. Pp. 392. Lon
don : The Religious Tract Society.
The Church at Work : An Essay on the
This is a valuable addition to the best Means of promoting the In
stores of our religious literature for crease of Places of Worship, of Congre
the young. The style is lively, and it gational Hearers, and of Members in
embraces a variety of subjects, which Church Fellowship. Pp. 83. By Ed
we have never before seen presented ward Leighton, Author of " Joseph ;
in a form adapted to juvenile readers. a Model for the Young." Loudon:
The number of the plates will be of Bull, Arnold, and Co.
itself a recommendation to many of
our young friends. While the book We should like to see this cheap
and useful pamphlet in circulation
18 got up in such a manner as makes
it perfectly admissible into any draw among the members of every Chris
ing-room, we should rejoice also to tian church. It embraces topics the
see it on the shelves of every family most important to the cause of Clnist
and Sunday-school library. in our land, as well as essentially con
nected with the true prosperity of
each individual church. We espe
The Spirtt of Popery : An Exposure of cially call the attention of our readers
its Origin, Character, and Results. In to Mr. Leighton s remarks on the fol
Letters from a Father to his Children. lowing blanches of his subject, That
Pp. 352. London : The Religious every Member should actively employ
Tract Society. his money, [time, and influence, for
We believe there is an increasing the glory of God, and the good of im
mortal souls. The necessity of using
co ivicti'ui in the minds of Christian
the Sabbath-school as a more power-
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fnl instrument in securing the multi- these consolations are chiefly intended!
pliration of the church. And also the In the ever varying circumstances
duty of paying peculiar attention to under which the heart deeply feels
the baptize I children of the church. the pang of sorrow by the " last fare
We have called the work a pam well " of endeared relations, these
phlet, but being in stiff covers, it is Addresses will be most acceptable.
the better adapted for circulating The divine command, " Comfort ye,
through many hands. my people," is here obeyed. _ We
commend this volume to the imme
diate and prayerful attention of
'J he Hebrew Grammar of Gesenius; mourners in Zion ; such a w ork was
translated from the Eleventh German much needed.
Edition. Ward and Co.
This reprint will be most welcome
to all students of Hebrew. The price Ward's Library of Standard Divinity.
is only nine shillings, rendering it Thomas Mrard and Co.
available generally. The publishers The continuation of this important
deserve great praise, both for this and publication is calculated to afford the
many other most important works, most valuable aid to the minister, the
beautifully reprinted at a moderate student, and the Christian. The fol
charge. lowing works have recently appeared:
Lectures on important Doctrines in
Christianity. By Edward D. Griffin,
A ncient History : History of the Curtha-
ginians. Religious Tract Society. D.D.
By
Rollin and other voluminous writers God the Author of Reconciliation
are inaccessible to most. The present Stephen Charnock, B.D.
publication, at a moderate charge, will Aids to Preaching and Hearing. By
supply a most desirable course of Thos. H. Skinner, D. D.
reading. Christ Crucified. By Ren. R. De
Courcy.
Youth invited to the Celestial Canaan. An Exposition of the Gospel according to
Religious Tract Society. John. By George Hutcheson.
Consolation for Christian Mourners. By
A. Thomson,sD.D. Snow. Select Remains of the Rev. John Coohe.
How large is the class for whom By the Rev. Dr. Redford. Nisbet.

COLLECTIONS FOR THE SOCIETY, ON LORD'S DAY,

OCTOBER 25, 1840.
The Directors are happy in being able to furnish such a large and respect
able list of collections made on the last sabbath in October in aid of the Home
Missionary Society. It will be perceived that many congregations have re
sponded warmly to the suggestion of having a fixed day for an annual col
lection. The Directors have also learnt that a number of other congrega
tions have made collections on the same day, which have not yet been sent to
the Society ; these will be reported as they are received. The Directors can
not but hope that this favourable commencement of a new plan for obtaining
funds throughout the churches, will encourage many to make those arrange
ments which the shortness of the notice prevented them fiom doing in time
for the 25tU of October. A day in the Spring might be fixed on so as to come
within the year of the Home Missionary Society, which closes the end of April.
How would the last sabbath in March answer the object of the friends of the
Home Missionary Society?
s. d. s. d.
Rev. J. Jefferson, Stoke Newing- Rev. T. A. Miller, New-court Cha
ton IS 17 0 pel, Carey-street 10 4 2
Rev. R. Ashton, Putney 6 6 0 Rev. R. G. Milne, Whitehaven,
Rev. D. Griffith, Cannock, Stafford Cumberland 13 12 0
shire 5 0 0 Rev. Dr. Leifchild, Craven
Rev. J. Reeve, Wigton, Cumber Chapel 100 0 0
land 1 19 G Rev. M. B. Diffey, Peterborough... 3 10 0
Rev. Messrs. Shepherd and Hunt, Rev. A. F. Shawyer, Cockermouth,
Ranelagh Chapel /..... 12 15 2 Cumberland * 16 10
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s. (1. t. d.
Rev. T. Tippett's, Pruices-street Bradford 0 15 0
Chapel, Gravesend, moiety 6 5 0 Bishop's Lydeard 1 1 0
Rev. S. Peel, Workington, Cum Norton 3 14 0
berland 3 7 0 Sunday-school Child
Rev. F. I. Warriner, Braunton, ren 0 10 0
Devon 2 12 0
Rev. A. Heal, North Tawton, 6 0 0
Devon 1 5 n Rev. J. Horsey, Laun-
Rev. B. Kent, Barnstaple, Devon 5 15 11 ceston
Rev. John Yockney, Is Two Village Stations ...
lington, collection 25 0 0
Edmund Gouldsmith, Less expenses 0
Esq D 5 0 0
Rev. J. Woodwark, Tonbridge Rev. R. Weaver, Mansfield, Not-
Chapel, part of collection 0 tinghamshire
Rev. J. Alexander, Norwich, do.... 6 16 Rev. T. Binney, Weigh House,
Rev. S. Bannister, Epping, do 22 0 part of collection 50 0
Rev. R. Alliott, Nottingham, do... 13 Rev. T. Aston, Wingrave, do. .... 2 0
Rev. T. Loader, Monmouth 5 11 Rev. J. Pulling, Deptford, do 2 14
Rev. E. May, Clevedon 7 0 Rev. W. Legge, Fakenham, Nor
Rev. T. Craig, Bocking 12 10 folk ' 5 ]
Rev. Dr. Burder, Hackney, part of Rev. J. R. Gawthorne, and Rev.
collection 15 ]7 T. B. Broadbank, Belper, Derby
Rev. J. Bruce, Howden, Yorksh. 3 0 shire, part of collection 5 0
Rev. A. Wells, Clapton, part of col Rev. W. Roaf, Wigan, do 5 0
lection 20 14 Rev. T. C. Rodwell, Weymouth,
Rev. J. Sutclilf, Ashton-under- do 2 0
Lyne, part of collection 10 0 Rev. Messrs. Pratman and Har
Rev. S. Penhall, Codforll and Wiley, rison, Barnard Castle, Durham 5 0
Wilts, part of collection 2 19 Rev. James Stratten, Paddington . 85 18
Rev. J. Allen, South Cave, York Rev. J. E. Owen, Bishop's Castle,
shire 1 it Salop 2
Rev. Mr. Dennis, Wrington,' So Rev. J. Summer's, Waisingham,
merset 1 3 Norfolk .' 4 6 11
Rev. E. Leighton, Loughborough, Rev. A. E. Lord, Walton, Surrey". 2 13 6
Leicestershire 2 10 Rev. W. Easterbrook, Overton,
Mr. F. Wallis, Loughborough, Hants 9
Ann. Sub 5 0 Rev W. Foster, Wester-
Rev. J. Wood, Roydon, Herts 1 10 ham, collection 15 6
Rev. J. Radford, Langport, So J. Creasy, Esq., Tun-
merset 2 0 bridge, Ann. Sub. ... 110
Rev. W. Selbie, Aspatria, Curnber'-
land 21 10 Rev. J. Chamberlain, Four Elms.
Rev. G. Oke, St. Columb, Corn Kent :
wall 3 3 Collection 3 12
Rev. F. W. Meadows, South Mol- Collections at Brated 0 16 10
ton, Devon 2 12 Four Elms, Mr. J.
Rev. J. Hedgcock, Hayes, Middle Young 6 18 10
sex 5 0
Rev. J. F. Guenett, Weymouth, Buckingham Chapel, Pimlico, 1313 7
Dorset 2 10 Mrs. Smith and Family, Hurst-
Rev. Joseph Mason, Mile monceaux, Sussex 116
End NewTown Chapel 0 3 0 Rev. Robert Caldwell, Howden
Collection 3 13 2 Pans, Northumberland 1 10 6
Saved in Farthings, by Hare-court Chapel, after
Messrs. Francis, and Sermon by Rev. W.
given to Mrs. Mason S. Palmer 6 4 11
for some benevolent Mr. Spicer D 5 0 0
object 0 14 6 Mr. James Spicer D 5 0 0
A poor widow, saved by 16 4 11
going without her tea 0 10 Rev. James Caterer, Peppard,
Rev. J. Mason D 0 114 Oxon :
5 0 0 Collection 2 15 0
Collections at Spilsby, in Cards 1 4 6
Lincolnshire, after ser
mon 4 0 Rev. Richard Whelter, Kineton,
Do. at Welton and Warwickshire | g
Sloothby 1 11 Chelmsford, London-street Chapel]
Do. at Candlesby 0 15 part of collection, per Rev. Jno.
Annual Subscriptions, Hunt, of Brixton 25 15 1
viz. :
Mr. S. Bourne 0 5 SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DONATIONS.
Mr. J. Mackinder 0 5 Mr. Jennings, Staple! urst, Kent,
Mr. W. Rose II 5 Ann. Sub 1 n (
Mrs. Rose .., 0 5 Mrs. Fletcher, Hacki .y, per Rev.
Dr. Reed, Ann. Suo 1
Less expenses Henry Roberts, Esq., \nn. Sub. .". I
Rev. J. H. Godwin, Highbury Col
7 0 0 lege. Ann. Sub , 1
Collections on the Norton Station, Miss Hardy, Islington, Ann. Sub. 1
Somersetshire : . . Mr. John Davis, Islington ID- 2-'
 for December, 1840. 219
Honourable Mrs. Thompson, half- Subscriptions by the Collectoi 21 7 6
year's Subscription 7 10 Collected by
A Friend, per Kev. G. Cristie, Mrs. Wright, Evesham, Worces
Finchingfield D 2 0 tershire 10 10 0
A Friend, per Rev. A. Wells D 1 0 S. Prust, Esq., Bristol, per Rev.
T. Hall, Esq. Tulse Hill D 5 0 A Wells 10 0 0
T. Hall, Esq., Tulse-hill, Ann. Maria Morris, Contents of Mis
Sub 2 2 sionary Box 0 10 2
Miss Hall, Ann. Sub '2 2 llev. J. Bristow and Friends,
Miss Hall D 2 10 Castle-street Chapel, Exeter 18 0 0
Miss E. Hall D 2 10 Miss Harris, Broad-wall D 0 5 0
Miss E. Hall, Ann. Sub 2 2 Christiana, *' for MoorlinchChapel,
A Friend to British Missions, per Somersetshire" 10 0 0
Rev. A. Wells, being part of a Legacy of the late John Compson,
Donation of 1000 500 0 Esq., of Penleigh House, West-
Mr. W.Beavan, Clapton, Ann. Sub. 1 1 bury, Wilts 19 19 0
A Friend D 0 2 Legacy of the late Miss Mercy
Friends of Home Missions at Dun Ballard Harriss, of Aston Tir-
stable 8 0 rold, Berks 19 19 0
Islington Auxiliary, on account, North Riding, Yorkshire, Associa
per W. Brownlow, Esq., Treasu tion, per John Holt, Esq., Trea
rer 9 7 surer 100 0 0
Chatham Auxiliary, per Rev. Dr. Subscriptions, &c. from Knowl
Matheson 16 0 Station, Somersetshire 7 3 8
Miss Matthews, Dowgate-hill 0 5
Subscriptions from Roy- ERRATUM,
don Station, Herts 24 I) 8
Friends at Hunsden 0 8 8 In the September Magazine.
25 0 For Four Elms, as the residence of the late
Bideford Auxiliary, per R. Bart- Mrs. Sarah Potter, read Rye-lane, Peck-
lett, Esq., Treasurer 12 0 ham, Surrey.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
Rev. W. Selbie, Aspatria, Cumberland, returns his thanks to the Ladies of
the Dorcas Working Society, for a bundle of useful clothing for the poor on
his station ; also to the Tract Society for a grant of Tracts.
Rev. VV. Strongman, Kingston, Somerset, returns his cordial thanks to the
Religious Tract Society, for an ample supply of Tracts, and also to the Direc
tors for a parcel of Hume Missionary Magazine Reports, Sic,
Rev. T. L. Adams, Hnish Champ, Somerset, returns his best thanks to the
Directors for the following, viz. :5 Bibles,5 Testaments, 2 Thornton's ' Chris
tian Responsibility," a number of Home Missionary Magazines and Chronicles,
number of Tract Magazines, 3 Abridgment of Doddridge's Rise and Progress,
2 Questions for Bible Classes, and a Report of the British and Foreign School
Society.
Rev. T. B. Ad'ui, Stokesley, Yorkshire, returns his grateful acknowledg
ments to W. Wilson, and Mrs. Wilson, Plumptree House, Nottingham, for an
ample supply of Tracts ; also, to the Religious Tract Society for the same.
Rev. R. Whetter, Kineton, Warwickshire, expresses his grateful acknow
ledgments to The Religious Tract Society, for a valuable parcel of Tracts.

NOTICE.
NEW SERIES OF THE HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.
On January 1, 1841, will be Published, Price 3d., a new Series of the
Home Missionary Magazine. It will be considerably enlarged, and con
tain a variety of important matter relative to Home Missionary Proceedings in
G reat Britain, but especially to the operations of the Home Missionary Society.
The Publication, among other things, will embrace the following matters :
Original Papers connected with Home MissionsThe Pastor's Note Book
The Home Missionary Society's RecordHome Missionary Intelligence of
other Societies Miscellaneous Intelligence Notices of New Publications,
&c, &c. As it is most important that an extensive circulation should be se
cured to the Magazine, the Pastors of the Churches, and other friends of the
Home Missionary Society, are respectfully and earnestly requested to employ
personal exertions to extend its circulation. The Editors are exceedingly
anxious that the Publication should promote the great objects of the Society
by continuing to present the moral destitutions of England, as they really
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exist, and tlins draw forth the sympathy and exertions of those who love tilth
country and the souls of nvn.
In addition to the above notice, which the Editors hope will secure the kind
attention of our readers, it should be stated that the Directors are extremely
anxious that each person actively engaged in promoting the great cause of the
Society, should have the opportunity of reading the Magazine ; it has therefore
been considered desirable to furnish a copy to cat h of the following parti's :
Every minister who forwards a contribution to the Society, as the proceeds
of an Auxiliary, Collection, Cards, &c.
Every collector of one shilling per week in aid of the Society.
The above parlies are respectfully requested to order the Magazine through
their bookseller, and deduct the expense from the sum sent to the Society.
Every Annual Subscriber of 2 2s. and upwards, to have a eojiy sent free of
expense.
N.B. It will in future be published by Mr. John Snow, Paternoster-row.

We have great pleasure in announcing that the Rev. Edward Leighton, of

Overdcn ; and the Rev. Jonah Keeve, of Wigton, have resigned their pastoral
charges, and acceped of appointments as Agents of the Home Missionary
Society. Mr. Leighton has entered upon his labours at Loughborough, and
Mr. Itecve will shortly occupy the important station at Aspatria in Cumberland.
We are also happy in being able to state that four candidates for education
as Hume Missionaries, have been accepted, and have entered on their proba
tionary studies with the Uev. John Frost, of Cotton End, the tutor selected by
the Directors.

SPECIAL NOTICE RESPECTING NEW YEAR'S GIFT

CARDS.
We are happy to state that a New Year's Gift Card is preparing
for circulation among the friends of the Home Missionary Society.
The engraving on the card is from a beautiful emblematical design by
Corbould, illustrative of the present state of religious destitution in
England and throughout the world. It is expected to be ready by the
end of November, or early in December. As the card will necessa
rily be more expensive than in former years, it is desirable that no
more copies of it should be sent to the ministers and other friends in
town and country than are likely to be used. It is, therefore, ur
gently and respectfully requested that a note should he sent to the
secretaries, No. 11, Chatham-place, Blackl'riars, as soon as possible,
stating the number of Cards that should be sent. As four with the
envelope can be sent for one penny, our friends will perceive how
the change in the expense of postage will facilitate the circulation of
the Cards. It is only necessary to state one fact, in order to recom
mend this simple and easy plan of doing good to those who have not
hitherto adopted it ; viz., that more than 5001. was collected last
year for the Society, by means of New Year's Gift Cards.

HOME MISSIONARY PRAYER-MEETING.

The Home Missionary Prayer-Meeting for the present Month
will be held on Monday evening, December 21, at Ranelagh
Chapel, Chelsea, (the Rev. R. H. Shepherd's, and the Rev. R. T.
Hunt's.)
The Rev. A. Fletcher, A. M., will deliver the Address.
Service to commence at Seven o'clock.

W. Tyler, Printer, 5, Bolt-court, London.

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PAGE l'AGE
Acknowledgment* 24, 48, TO, 104, Correspondents, to 1 03
137, 160, 190, 214, 238, i62, 280, Cumberland 275
300 Devon,. .11, 17, 37, 03, 96, 119, 181,
Address of the Editors 1 249, 276
on Home Missions .... 203 Destitution, religious 77
Affliction, letter to a friend in . . 283 Dorcas Society, Home Missionary 08
Alswear, New Chapel at 282 Dorset 64, 117, 182, 229, 277
American Home Missionary So Durham 11, 04, 229
ciety 70 Editors, address of 1
Anniversary ,TwENTY-SECoND,of Ely, Rev. John, extract from his
the Home Missionary Society. 139 Sermon on behalf of the Home
Annual Meeting of Home Mis Missionary Society 195
sionary Society 95 England expects every man to
Association Maternal, address to 85 do his duty 126
Associations and Home Mission Essex 12, 17
ary Society 107 Ewing, Rev. Greville, sketch of
Auxiliary Home Missionary So his character 215
ciety, Chatham 15 Examination of Home Missionary
Bedfordshire 181 Students 191
Bristol, Memorial read at, Oct. Ford, Rev. D. E., appointment
8,1840 3 of, as Travelling Agent to the
British Christians called to solemn Home Missionary Society.. . . 303
enquiry 195 Friend of Home Missionary So
Missions 254 ciety, thoughts of 115
Brixham 181 Gems, 01, 110, 177, 200, 274
Buckinghamshire 275 Gipsies, interesting account of
Cases of religious destitution .. 77 preaching to, in Warwickshire 300
Caution to the friends of the Girl, the praying Collier 178
Home Missionary Society ... . 203 Gloucester 200, 250
Chapel, opening of a, in Devon . . 17 Home Missionary Society :
in Leicester . . 19 Annual Meeting of .. 95,125
at Morecombe- American 70
lake, with a cut 30 Collections for, on October 31 239
at Walsingham 44 Intelligence from the Stations 1 1
.. in Yorkshire. 45 Its present necessities 222
at Barrowby. 46 Memorial of the Directors .. 3
in Hampshire 71 Missions 25
in Devon .... 96 Notices relative to person col
at Chelton . . 162 lecting for 19
at Alswear . . 282 about Directors meet
Chatham Auxiliary Report .... 15 ing 40
Christian Instruction Society . . 71 Prayer Meeting 14
proportion, rule of . . 105 Preacher 28
Observer 239 Proceedings of 33
Clerical opposition 77 Report, extracts from 204
Coal Mine, Visit to a 197 Students, examination of. . . . 191
Collections, simultaneous 239 Students' labors 248
Collier Girl, the praying 198 To Country Directors 178
Congregational Union : Twenty-second Annivers. 139
Lancashire 17 Week Day Schools 55
of Scotland 120 Why is the H. M. S. unable
Adjourned Meeting at Not to benefit the most desti
tingham 233, 258 tute Comities of England ? 49
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PAGE
Hants, 71,250 Publications, Notices of New, 22, 46,
H.u vest truly is plenteous .... 20 71, 96, 126, 187, 208, 296, 260, 284
Herts, 39, 90, 182, 230, 251 Remarks on the last Annual
Hone, a good, through grace . . 236 Meeting of Home Mission
Intelligence from the various ary Society 175
Home Missionary Stations. .11, 37 Report of Home Missionary So
Journals received, . . 24, 48, 76, 104, ciety, extract from 204
137, 166, 190, 214, 23S, 262, 286, Russell, Rev. Dr., extract from
306 bis Funeral Sermon for Rev.
Keut 40, 65, 90, 201, 251, 278 Greville Ewing 215
Lancashire, ( 'ongregational Uuion 9 Sabbath, Hymn for 236
Letter to a friend in affliction. . 2S3 Schools, Week-day, on Home
Leicester i2, 19 Missionary Stations 55
Lincoln 252, 279 Scotland, Home Missionary in
Lonsontbrd, Case oi' 207 telligence 69
Matbeson, Dr. address at Bristol 3 Congregational Union of] 20
Maternal Association, address Sermon for the Times 224
delivered to 85 Soliloquy 273
Memoir of Rev. Ebenezer Tem Small things, who haih despised
ple CO the day of 112
Middlesex 40 Somerset, 12,11, 65, 92, 93, 1 20, 183,
Mine, Coal, visit to a 197 230, 279
Missions, Home 25 Surrey, 93, 202, 207, 232, 253
British 264 Students, of Home Missionary,
address on Home .... 203 Report of (he Examination 191
Morccombelake, view oi' the , their labours 248
Chapel at. February .... 30 Subscriptions and Donations, 23, 47,
Narrative, ioteresiiug 35 97,127,163, 1S8, 210,237, 261, 285
New Year's Gift Cards 73 384.
Norfolk 91 Suffolk 184, 231
Note Book, the Pastors 9, 31, 56, 83, Summer Services 227
110, 173, 193, 245, 270 Sword of the Spirit 246
Notices of new publications 22, 46, Temple, Rev. T. Ebenezer, me
71 , 90, 1 87, 126, 208, 236, 200, 284 moir of GO
Nottingham, Meeting of Cou- 1 Times the,' Sermon for 224
giegational Union at ..253,258 Voice of years 59
Journal 253 Wagoner, preaching of a 173
Novel Anniversary 227 Waisingham ,openingof aCbapel
Opposition to Home Missionaries 77, at 44
89 Warwickshire, 12, C6, 261
Ordination 17, 96, 125, 263 Week-day schools, necessity for 55
Pastor's Note Book, 9, 31, 56, 83, 11 0, Wilis, 13,67,227
173, 193, 245, 270 Word of God 246
Pastor of many years 259 Years, New Girt Cards... 73
Pembroke, 202 Notice rela
Peterborough, settlement of Rev. tive to, for 1842 304
M. B. Diffey at 235 Years, voice of 59
Poetry 21, 126, 236 Yorkshire . .13, 42, 94, 162, 184, 232,
Prayer-meetings, the Home Mis 254
sionary t4 , Extract from Report
Preacher, Home Missionary ... . 28 of West Riding Auxiliary 281
Proportion, rule of Christian .. 185
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HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.

JANUARY, 1841.

EDITORIAL ADDRESS.
The Home Missionary Magazine is continued under the form of a
neic series, and with additional Editorship. The ohject chiefly aimed at,
will he the promotion of the Home Missionary Spiritnot in opposition to
that Missionary spirit which seeks the conversion of the world, but in har
mony with it, and as having a direct tendency to strengthen and confirm it
both being in fact the same, and emanating from the same source. In
attempting to carry out this design, the Editors wish to speak with caution
and modesty. They would rather have their readers to feel, at the close of
the year, that their hopes of improvement had been exceeded, than by high
professions, to excite expectations, which might not be realized. Nothing is
easier than to boast of what will be done. From this the Editors would seek
to refrain ; far less would they venture to indulge in expressions, which
might seem to indicate presumptuous confidence, as to the ability that may
be brought to bear on their humble periodical.
The plan to be pursued, in the arrangement of the Magazine, is a very simple
one. The first part of it will occasionally contain such Documents as theDirec-
tors of the Home Missionary Society may consider it proper to publish ; or
any other papers directly bearing on Home Missions. In this department,
the Editors respectfully seek the aid of those Brethren, whose views are
specially directed towards Home, as a field of labour only partially occupied.
The next department, under the title of The Pastor's Note Book, will con
sist of brief narratives, or striking cases of conversion, &c. which may have
come under the notice of Pastors, either in this country or in America. This
is to a great extent, an untouched mine ; and from hence the Editors hope
to draw many valuable materials of instruction and interest. And here they
would solicit from experienced Brethren, occasional details of their manner
of dealing with particular cases, with an account of the means more espe
cially conducing to the various results described. This they conceive will
be highly useful, to the willing, but as yet unaccustomed labourers in the
same work. The next in order will be a Series of Papers, adapted for the
Home Missionary Stations, as subjects may be suggested by the Journals of
the Agentscontaining Encouragement under peculiar difficulties ; advice
to various classes of hearers, &c. The Monthly Home Missionary Record
of the Society's proceedings will follow. The Directors are anxious that
their constituents should know from time to time what they are doing. Speci
mens will be given, of the applications they receive for assistance, and what
reception they are able to afford them. This Record will also contain
extracts from the Journals of Missionaries or other Agents of the Society.
The interest to be thrown into this part of the Magazine, must of necessity
depend, not only upon the facts stated, but upon the manner of stating them.
The duty of attending to this, will be urged upon the various Agents. At
no former time in the history of the Society, has opposition been so power
fully excited against the efforts of the Missionaries, amounting indeed in
some instances even to persecution. It will therefore be necessary in this
department, occasionally to give a statement of such cases as these, in order
to shew what preachers of Christ in England, at this advanced period of the
nineteenth century, have to encounter. It is hoped that this will draw out
the sympathies and prayers of the best friends of their country, on behalf of
men who endure such trials, while seeking to convey to the ignorant in their
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own nation, flie best of blessings. Th time is now passed, when conceal'
ment in such matters, might be deemed advisable. It ought to be known,
what plans are devised by bigoted men, with a view to crush the schools of
the Societyto drive Missionaries from the villages in which they labour
to deter persons from attending their meetingsor to prevent the entrance
of the gospel, into dark and destitute parishes. Without such statements,
there cannot be a full understanding of the real difficulties, which obstruct
the progress of the gospel at Home. If in certain cases of grievous oppres
sion, appeals are not made to the law of the land, it is important that at
least the public mind should be enlightened on the subject. At the same
time, there will be the greatest readiness to insert cases of an opposite cha
racter, in which there has been co-operation, or at all events a state of
friendly feeling, among those who may justly count themselves fellow-work
ers in the same great cause. The Home Missionary Intelligence of County
Associations of the Congregational Denomination, anil the proceedings of
other kindred Societies, Mill be given in a condensed form, as materials are
supplied to the Editors. They would here respectfully solicit, from the
Secretaries of County Unions and Associations, the earliest information
respecting Home Missionary operations among them; and a description of
every scheme of usefulness, which they have found successful. The Direc
tors are desirous to act in harmony with any improved plan of christian
benevolence, for promoting more extensively the diffusion of truth in desti
tute and important districts. The remainder of the Magazine, will contain
(though of necessity with great brevity) the usual Intelligence of a more
Miscellaneous character; and occasionally extracts from works bearing on
Home Missionary proceedings; with notices of such new publications as
may be considered suitable for the readers of the Magazine. The last page
will contain a list of the Journals received each month from the Missionaries,
and quarterly from those who receive grants of money from the Society.
The preceding enumeration may excite surprize; and some will inquire,
How can so many subjects be introduced into a threepenny Magazine ? Cer-
tanily it would not be easy to do justice to them all, in each numberbut
as far as space will allow, and materials are obtained, each subject will
secure a place. When, as in the present number, a large paper Ike the
Memorial read at Bristol, is inserted, other matters must give way. This
however will seldom happen.
The Editors have considered it better to give a business form to their
address, than to use the language even of serious appeal, respecting the
Home Missionary cause. Recently this has been done, and they trust with
some good effect. Opportunities will again occur, as events move on to
their accomplishment. They seek for their unobtrusive Home Herald of peace,
the friendly sanction of the wise and good, and trust that they may fairly
expect a one year's trial. Before the year shall close, intelligent correspon
dents will no doubt suggest improvements, which on the arrival of a second
year may enable them with greater confidence, to claim the patronage of
the churches. They hope in this way eventually to secure a circulation
somewhat commensurate with the interesting object they have placed before
themthe promotion of the Home Missionary cause.
But who can say, that he shall see the close of the present year? The
christian, indeed, whose " life is hid with Christ in God," can contemplate
this uncertainty without dismay. But the very security he enjoys from his
interest in the Saviour, should inspire him with zeal and love for others,
who are " without Christ, having no hope." From his own bright prospects,
let him turn to seek their deliverance from misery and gloom. The Master
has laid this charge upon his servants. To each of them he says " Occupy
till I come." The. obedience he expects, is the improvement of talents,
which He himself his bestowed. Time, mind, influence, property, oppor
tunities, are all to be viewed in this light. The claims on these are numer
ous and urgent. " Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord
hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Bles
sed is that servant, whom his Lord when he Cometh shall find so doing."
 FOR JANUARY, 1U41. 8

MEMORIAL OF THE DIRECTORS

UP THE

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY,

Head by Dr. Matheson, at the Public Meeting, held in Bristol,

on Thursday, the Oth of October, 1U40.
There is no intention, in the brief statement about to be made, to occupy
the time of this meeting by the formality of a iteport. Met here as the
friends of the Home Missionary Society, we can easily imagine that you are
anxious to know its present position its intentions and its future pros
pects. Since it has become more closely connected with the Congregational
Churches, there appears to be an additional claim laid upon it, to give all
the information that can reasonably be desired, in order to justify them in
giving or withholding their support from this Institution. Not only have wc
to satisfy our old constituents, that we are doing what is right, but also to
convince many who have, never done any thing in its support, that a claim is
now made upon them for immediate and efficient aid a claim rendered im-
perative, not only by the importance ot the object, but also by the peculiarity
of the times in which we live.
Surrounded by friends of Christ, and of their country, and of eyery insti
tution that is likely to promote its spiritual improvement; connecting this
meeting, us tiny do, with more enlarged and efficient efforts in future years
looking at the Home Missionary Society, not in its old, but in its new con
dition, and at the position which it is, we trust, destined to occupy, as one
.of the instrumentalities of the age for evangelizing home, they are justified
in expecting a full and candid statement of what has been planned and at
tempted by the Directors since the Union took place in May last.
The following ti>iesr,ions haye, no doubt, suggested themselves to the minds
of many of our friends. In replying to these questions, we shall be better
able to give the desired information than in any other form.
I. Have the old and the new Directors been able to proceed in harmony
in managing the business of the Society since it was committed to their
(Charge?
There is a goodly number of the London Directors present this -eyening,
who have come from town, not only at their own expense, but all of them
.leaving important ministerial or secular engagements, to be present at the
.important meetings .of this week ; in which so many of the brethren from
various comities have ajso been engaged ; by the former as well as the Utter,
the reply to this question will be heard. The answer unequivocally and
emphatically is, that all the proceedings of the Society, since it became more
.closely connected with the Congregational Denomination, and was placed
under its new direction, have been conducted in a spirit of unity, harmony,
and Christian affection.
The union had ben desired by many. It was felt that the tune had ar
rived when the claims of our country, and the active and .aggressive move
ments of various denominations, demanded from us a more combined and
energetic movement in sustaining Home Missions, than had formerly been
attempted. Conviction had been produced, slowly, but, we hope, surely,
that union was strength; division was feebleness might be ruin. It was
felt that we could be more distinctive, decided, and denominational in our
proceedings, without being more sectarian. The result.of that conviction is
known to yon, in the close connexion that has taken place between the Con
gregational Union of England and Wales, and the Home Missionary Society.
The brethren belonging to both societies, who combined their Christian pru
dence ami affection in accomplishing this great object, felt as one, as to the
necessity anil desirableness of a holy combination for evangelizing England.
It need therefore excite no surprise, that such being their feelings, theie
was every thing in the Union effected, that promised future peace and use
fulness.
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This expectation has not been disappointed. With sentiments of devout

gratitude to God, we can safely say that, from the day the Union took place,
there has been, in every measure planned and adopted by the Directors, the
utmost harmony, affection, and Christian feeling. The old part of the direc
tion, and the new part of it, at ouce felt that they had the same object in
view, and the only question was, how they could most efficiently promote
that object. To this, they gave their united wisdom, and their hearts ; they
have perfect confidence in each others motives and intentions, and see not
the slightest reason to apprehend any conflicting opinions, or opposing views,
for the time to come nothing that would alter the brotherly sentiments, or
shake the mutual confidence hitherto cherished among themselves. This
circumstance is named because it is a token for good, aud justifies the hope
that the Divine blessing will rest on the combined efforts of those who, in
the spirit of love, seek to promote the glory of their common Lord. May we
not hope, also, that this gratifying state of things is an answer to the prayers
of multitudes, who earnestly desired this enlargement of the Home Mission
ary field of labour, and were truly anxious that this might be effected not
only in the name, but also in the spirit, of Christ. The oneness of sentiment
on this subject, was one of the extraordinary signs of the times in which we
live ; for it may be safely affirmed, that no similar event has ever before taken
place in our denomination. It did appear as if God had made our various
ministers and churches, of one heart and of one mind in this great affair.

II. What have the Directors attempted to do since the last animal meet
ing of the Society?
We can hardly be expected to state results. The Directors have had many
meetings since they entered on their duties. A mere outline of the objects
that have come before them, and the plans they have adopted respecting
-some of them, is all that can be ventured upon at this meeting.
1. They had to examine, arrange, and, if possible, improve the existing
agency and stations of the Society.
This duty is not yet accomplished, and is not likely to be for some time,
as great caution is required, in making alterations which affect Missionaries
and extensive localities.
2. To extend the field of Home Missionary operation.
We had reason to expect, that very numerous applications would be made
to the Directors for Missionaries, and for pecuniary grants, to enable indivi
duals, churches, and associations to spread the gospel in the destitute villages
and towns of our country. Since June last very many applications have been
made. From these, aeteris paribus, we have selected the most destitute
cases, and promised our help. We have thus adopted 12 new stations, amidst
a population of about 60,00V inhabitants. Here it ought to be stated, that a
new and most interesting department of Missionary exertion is beginning to
open widely on the attention of the Directors. Towns are beginning to be
viewed more than formerly, as the centres of Missionary aggression. When
there are no churches of our denomination, or only feeble and inefficient
churches in townsthe effeet is invariably injurious to the surrounding dis
tricts ; and the contrary is the case when the churches are healthy, vigorous,
active, and prosperous. The Directors have, therefore, readily listened to
calls for help, from various towns, where the churches needed aid in efforts
to do good around them, or where no churches as yet existed. The town ol
Loughborough has recently been occupied by a respectable Minister, who
has become one of our Missionaries. The esteemed Minister at Lincoln has
applied for a Missionary, to occupy his old chapel, when he enters on his new
and larger place of worship. The Directors duly appreciated this disinter
ested act on the part of their esteemed friend, and cheerfully entered into
his views, to form a second church and congregation in the city of Lincoln,
and agreed to send an agent, and sustain him for a reasonable time, till the
people should be able to do so themselves. The Directors have also looked
anxiously at Portsmouth and Sonthsea, containing together a population of
10,000 souls ; of which, about 3,100 attend the different places of worship.
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In lliat town there never lias been a Congregational Church. 'I he Milliliter*
around have felt this to he a great evil tor a long period ; and tire Directors
cherished the hope that, in conjunction with them, a chapel might have been
built and a Minister chosen. Difficulties, however, of an unexpected kind
have occurred, so that we must wait for more favourable times. There are
six other towns seeking help from the Society. It is increasingly apparent
to the Directors that, in many instances, the only effectual way to act on
villages, within five or six miles of towns, is to invigorate the churches in
those towns if in a feeble state, and thus enable them to visit and benefit the
neighbourhood. The Society will ever consider it a duty to attend to the
claims of the villagers of England ; but of course its direct efforts arc most
urgently required, in those rural districts, which are tar removed from the
influence of Congregational Churches, and which must remain unvisited and
unblessed, except through the instrumentality of a Society like our own.
3. The Education of Candidates for Home Missionary serrice.
The attention of the Directors has been specially directed to this very im
portant subject. A plan of education has been drawn up and agreed to by
the Directors, which, if carried fully out, will, no doubt, prepare an efficient
agency, adapted to the exigencies of the present times. This scheme of
education has, most probably, been seen by many present, as it has been
published; so that no more than a simple reference to it is required. A
well-qualified tutor has been appointed, and, in a few days, we expect that
four or five students will be placed under his care. The Directors consider
this as a step of great moment, and bearing directly on the future efficiency
and usefulness of the Society.

4. The Union of the County Associations v:ith the Home Missionary Society.
A more intimate and extended connexion of the Society, with the associ
ated chinches, has appealed an affair of great importance to the Directors.
Tliere is at the present time an earnest desire on their part to secure the
cordial sympathy the wise counsels the local watchfulness the combined
efforts and the pecuniary aid of County Associations, to promote the
great objects of the Society. All this is sought, not for any selfish object of
the Directors not to acquire a central power to enable them to control or
dictate to the Churches, but for the very purpose of assisting those associa
tions to act as early as they can, without foreign aid : to return to them, in
most cases, more than they receive, and to receive what they do obtain, from
sources which probably might be closed against local and county applica
tions ; for it has been found more easy for a Society in London to secure as
sistance than the association itself. We do not say this is right, or that it
indicates a healthy state of things; we only state the fact, not to take advan
tage of it, but to turn it to the advantage of the county contributing its aid.
The Directors have been attempting to carry out this plan, of uniting the
feeble and the strong associations with the Society that the strong may
help the weak, and the weaker do more to help themselves. Deputations
from their number have met with the Ministers of Hertford and Sussex, and
a closer and more extended union has been formed with those counties than
existed before. Correspondence has also been opened with several other
associations, which have expressed a desire to co-operate with us in local
efforts. A deputation has visited various parts of Cumberland, and furnished
the Directors with a valuable report. In addition to which, it may be said,
that great encouragement has been given to them, to direct their efforts
specially to that county, by the truly generous offer of 160 a-year, from a
warm hearted friend of Home Missions, resident in Cumberland. This is
the second instance of a similar kind since the meeting in May an example
which we may hope will be imitated by others who have local associations
or responsibilities.
5. The attempt has been made to excite greater interest in the minds of
Ministers and Churches on behalf of the Home Missionary Society in its present
peculiar situation.
The circular on British Missions, sent out by the Congregational Union,
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lias produced excelleut effects, and has directed public attention to a siniul.
taueous collection, on a given day, with most favourable results. The Direc
tors or ill:- Home Missionary Society have also published an Appeal on its
beh ilf, to ihe irienis of Home Missions, which has appeared in the Congre-
gati.itiai ami Home Missionaiy Magazines, and has otherw ise been circulated
widely. There lias likewise been a separate and special address to London
Christians, calling on them tor aid. The result has been so tar gratifying.
A number ot Ministers, in London and in the Country, have resolved to
make collections lor the Society on the last Sabbath ot' Uitobtr, and others
later in the season. There does seem to be an approximation, to a simulta
neous effort, on one fixed day tor this special object. This, in connexion with
the regular contributions ot' church members, may be viewed as an admira
ble method lor enlisting the sympathy, the prayers, and the property ot'
Congregational Christians on behalf of home.
The meeting must perceive that we are only commencing our mighty work;
that we are dicing the foundation, wide and deep, or rather marking out
the barren wastes that are to be enclosed, to which labourers may be sent
ti prepare the ground, to sow the seed, and to reap the harvest of souls,
Another question may be fairly asked

III. What is ihe present state of the Society ?

Here it may be sufficient to refer to the Ueport of 1840, for au answer to
this question. At any rate, it can be said we are not decliniug, from the
account given there oi the circumstances of the Society. A few lines furnish
the information required,
" The Society has under its patronage !2J Missionaries and Agents, pro-
claiming the Go.-pel of salvation to upwards ot 00,000 hearers, ill the midst
of a population of nearly 700,0^0 souls, 130 Sunday Schools have been
estab.isheJ, containing ti-jOO children, aud instructed by 389 gratuitous
teachers,"

IV. What additional views have the Directors receired of the necessities
ut' Kiigiand, and the extent of its claims on them.
We dare not conceal from ourselves one fact, that the religious instruction
furnished to our countrymen, is not only fearfully deficient tor those who
have arrived at adult age, and for the generation tbat is fast arriving at to*
years of accountability, but that, compared with the natural increase of the
imputation, it is awfully detective. We admit most fully, that great activity
las been shown by all Denominations, in providing accommodation forPubiie
Worship; and yet, even here, the efforts of all parties have uot furnished
accommodation yearly, during the last twenty years, for one-fourth of the
annually increasing population ; for, while the inhabitants of England have
been multiplying at ihe rate of 3i)0,!)UJ a year over the number of deaths,
the largest computation gives no more than additional room for .50 or 60,0;I0
persons ! There is another fact of a distressing character, viz., that the num
ber of milliliters added every year to the list of faithful labouiers, is too small
to make an adequate provision for the existing adult generation, to say nothing
of the multitudes every year added to the number. Our own Theological
Institutions do not send out more than forty Preachers annually, to fill up
the vacancies occasioned by death, and to occupy new stations ; other
Denominations may furnish double this number. The Preachers sent from
Cambridge and Oxford we cannot number, nor can we count them all as
faithful Ministers of Christ. The naked facts are these 8909 Parishes
ivitboul the Uo,pel in the Endowed Church, though one half of these are
supplied by other Denominations with the word of truth. Many of the 2509
reputed Evangelical Clergy are turning aside into the most destructive here
sies of the day, and are in danger of following out the principles of Prelacy.
It may be said with truth that either on account of the absence of the living
Teacher, or their own indifference to religion, not one half of the people of
England hear the Gospel. But a still more distressing fact remains, for
what are Churches, aud Chapels, aud Preachers, without Conversions!
What is the calculation that may be fairly made on this subject? If we should
jtii^ thai the number of known conversions, anaong tlu: whole population of
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F.ngland is only about one-fifth of the annn.il increase of the inhabitants, w-i.
should not be underrating the real amount. The Wesleyans estimate their
increase during the past year at Mi,000 ; if we con. .t tlie Episcopal Chinch
as having 10,000 conversions, which supposes a great u-vtval ol religion in
that community; and we add 30,000 lor ail other Denominations, the whole
amount will he under 00,00!) persons converted lo God, in thousands of
Churches and Chapels, and by two millions of Sermons and other agencies !
Oh how many are perishing every year without the Gospel of Christ. As
many die every year the victims ol intemperance, as are converted to God, by
all the efforts of every Christian Denomination, in Tract distribution, in
Sunday Schools, and by the direct Preaching of the Gospel. Nearly one
thousand persons die daily ; and we fear we are not violating Christian cha
rity in supposing, that one-half of the adults die impenitent and unbelieving.
Appalling thought! that every hour that wings its way into eternity, carries
with it the destinies ot twenty fellow countrymen unpaidoned and noblest.
And the thought comes back again with a painful consciousness, that ire are
in some way or other implicated in the feariul and unchanging result. Is
not the Church of Christ ill England verily guilty ? ami do w e noi compose a
part of that church? And even now how littie does the charge distress us.
We believe that our ignorant fellow-countrymen are hastening to perdition.
We say we believe this, and yet we remain almost unmoved! We believe
that we have the means of their deliverance, and yet we do not employ these
means ! We know and admit that a little, a very little, sacrifice, on our part,
of time and talent, and com/oils, would produce a mighty change in t lie
moral aspect of our country, by furnishing more and better men for spread
ing the knowledge of Christ, and yet the sacrifice is not made !
We have made painful discoveries as to the religious destitutions of our
countrymen. The moral statistics are oi such a character, as should not have
existed, so far into the nineteenth century. Cases like these come before us,
six, eight, ten villages, in a radius of five, six, or Feven miles, destitute
that is, without the Gospel. One seekimg help says, " the Evangelical
clergy are becoming Pnscyites, and are teaching the pernicious heresy."
Another application informs the Directors that one district, in Devon
shire, containing 13 villages, and a population of nearly 70 .0, and distant
from a central point, from three to seven miles, is entirely destitute. Time
would fail to describe the many claims made upon us, from 20 counties of
England : our hearts are pained within us, in looking at the wretchedness
already presented to us, which we cannot relieve. And. when we know
that, most probably, not a tenth part of the destitute places of our country
even come befoie us, we are ready to ask, what can he done? This is not the
only painful part of the subject. Our friends may enquire
V. Have the Directors obtained a sufficient supply of suitable men for
Home Missionary labour?
We regret to be obliged to answer in the negative. We have adopted
twelve stations, and there are eight of them nnsupplied with Missionaries,
for we have none to send ! There are indeed men sufficient in number, b'it
they are not suitable they do not reach the standard, which the Directors
feel they have not placed too high. And rather than bring inefficient men
into the Missinnaiy field, they deem it belter for the cause which they are
anxious to promote, to wait a little while, and abide the result of an nigent
appeal on the subject to our Pastors and Churches. It is a distressing part
of their duty to reply, to earnest applications, " we are willing to heip you,
but we have no agents to send at present." What can be the reason of this
grievous lack of men 1 We are prepared to welcome pious, devoted, ener
getic men, whose qualifications are such as to justify all parties in deciding
that they should be prepared for the work of Evangelists. We have looked
imploringly; we have expressed our desires to some Pastors and Churches,
a very few only have responded to our call ; we do not think we can go on
satisfactorily without twenty or thirty men under direct training for this
work, besides accepting the services of those who are now qualified to enter
on the work.* Our brethren must know that Home Missions cannot be
We are happy to say that a goodly number of applications from suitable parties have
been made since the S(li of October. Four young men have gone on probation to the Key.
John Frost, of Cotton End the appointed tutor.
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carried on without men ; speeches will not do ; promises will not do ; money
will not do , we must have men, and good men too! we must have the best
men our Churches can tarnish, for we deem it no condescension tor the man
of the brightest genius, and of the strongest intellect, to become a Home
Missionary. And yet we cannot but express our tear, that there is a sad
misapprehension on this very point. The Home Missionary work is under
valued by too many of our Pastors, and by young Ministers, who are in
danger of looking too much to the pastoral relation as more comfortable, more
respectable, if not more useful. The talent, the mental attainments, of those
who are willing to become our Agents are underrated, as if the lowest grade
of mind (if happily accompanied with the power of preaching a few sermons
which may please the villagers) was quite sufficient for a Home Missionary !
Here is a great difficulty, the origin of it we need not trace. But, have we
not some right to expect as the service becomes better known, that more
enlarged views on this impgrtant subject will become general, and that, ere
long, the Home Missionary field will be supplied with many efficient and
successful labourers?
We do hope that this important subject, having been so fully considered
at the important Meetings of this week, will lead many of our Pastors to
bring out from their Chinches, a suitable class of agents for this special
service. May we not here echo the language of Christ, " The harvest truly
is greut, but the labourers are few ; p;ay ye therefore the Lord of the harvest,
that he would send forth labourers into his harvest."
Lastly. W hat are to be the results of all these Meetings this new posi
tion of affairs this movement in the Congregational Chinches.
We cannot answer tiie question ; we are willing to act ; we are very
anxious to do our duty, and, with bod's help, to be faithful to the charge
committed to us; but we must leave the ministers and churches of our order
to answer the question, it rests with them to decide, whether Home Mis
sions are to assume a more healthy and vigorous aspect, or to remain in their
usual weak and contracted form. It depends on them to show to the
world, whether or not their principles are right, their profession sincere, and
their motives pure; whether they really believe that England can be evan
gelized by the efforts of Christian principle, or that it must have the tardy
and somewhat convulsive movements of the state to produce the mighty
change. Brethren! Representatives of many Chinches! Pastors of some of
these Churches ! what shall the result be ? Have we not a right to expect that
the meetings of this week, will end in some great practical reull ! Are we
not encouraged to hope that, if England is not Evangelized, it will not be
your fault ! We seek a responee in this la; ge and important assembly. Shall
England, with all its hamlets, villages, and towns, be furnished with the
Gospel? Are you ready to help us to map out its various districts, to divide
them morally as well as geographically; to mark the field of the faithful
labourer as a green and lovely spot, while the destitute places are described
as uncultivated wastes, where nothing nourishes but briars and thorns!1 It is
for you, and the churches of our order, to determine that the pi< neer the
evangel st, shall visit these widely extended commons these unenclosed
wastes; divide them into sections; enclose them ; prepare the ground, and
sow the seed of the kingdom in the spirit of prayer and faith. Are you
willing to do all this? To help your own church to do its duty ; to assist your
County Association in its plans of usefulness, and to aid the Home Missionary
Society to give help to all ! Believing as we do that the duty is imperative,
to supply every inhabitant of our land with the Gospel, we can see no plan
by which the mighty work can be accomplished unless it be taken up in this
way It is not by galvanic shocks that we can raise the dead; it is not by
fits of zeal that any great work can be done. It must be by systematic plans,
by combined exertion, by repealed efforts, by continuous action, that
England is to be blest.
Is it presumption to say, that God in his Providence has committed a large
share of this glorious work to us ? We must be. alike blind and ungrateful, not
to see and to feel that God has placed us on high vantage ground, in this day
of moral warfare and excitement. Our principles, our ecclesiastical polity,
our unity in t'ailh and practice, our unfettered freedom of action, our num-
beis.our intelligence, our public spirit, our wealth, unite in calling us to the
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very front of the battle-field against all the corruptions and errori of tlie
present times, as well as against the kingdom that Satan has long established
in our ruined world.
Let us refuse even for a little season to listen to God's voice : let us act as
if our countrymen had no peculiar claims upon us ; and our opportunity to
bless our country, aye and to bless the heathen, may pass away for ever.
It may be that God will throw us aside, as recreant to our principles and
professions, and raise up from among the faithful in other communions, a
body of devoted men, who will execute the work which we have declared to
be God's work, and yet have left undone; to accomplish plans which we have
formed, and talked about, and adopted, bnt had not principle and energy
enough to carry out. It may be that shame will thus be stamped on our
warm professions, which sounded well in the conclave of brethren, or in the
crowded assembly, but had no more substance than the heated air of mere
excitement. It will be, if help does not come from us, " that enlargement
and deliverance shall arise from another place,"but oh, the guilt which we
must contract before such an event can occnr. England is within the
boundaries of the promise, and England shall be Evangelized! The honor,
the glory, of greatly promoting this mighty work may yet be ours. God has
placed it before us His Providence points to usHis word calls plainly on
usfor lie knows that we can do it if we trill. Other Denominations watch
us and marvel at our supineuess. Our enemies are looking on, and are pre
pared to taunt us if found wanting in our duty. Our friends, in all parts
of the world, are expecting great things from us. A higher than all speaks
to us, " Withhold not good from theiu to whom it is due, when it is in the
power of thine hand to do it."

THE PASTORS NOTE BOOK.No. 1.

The lost Sinneron delay ruinous.
(Communicated by a Minister.)
To him who ardently desires the salvation of his fellow-men, there is
nothing on which he looks with such painful emotionsnothing so harrows
up his feelings as to see them, day after day deluded, with the vain expecta
tion, that they will attend to "future repentance,"that there is time enough
to prevent the loss of the soul. It is with a bleeding heart, that the Christian
perceives myriads of his fellow-men, still comforting themselves with this
delusion ; though instances reiterated without number, have been, and con
stantly are, presented to their consideration, evincing its futility, and the
d anger of resting upon it. No delusion of the grand adversary of our salva
tion, is more successful than this; none leads greater numbers down, to the
unspeakable horrors of the second death.
It falls to my lot, to present to the consideration of my fellow-men, a
mournful example of this kind. It is a case, on which I do most earnestly
intreat the impenitent to ponder ; for the subject of these remarks was one,
who himself had heard of the sudden deaths of many ; who had seriously
thought of securing the salvation of his soul, before it should be too late ; who
fully intended to do so, at some future period of his life, but who, like thou
sands before him,
" Resolv'd, and re-resolv'd, and died the same !"
I had an appointment to preach in a conntry village, where a friend to the
gospel had kindly opened his house, to " receive all that came in unto him,"
to listen to the joyful sound. When the people were almost all assembled,
and I was on the point of commencing the exercises, a young woman, in great
haste, and with much trepidation, entered the room, and requested me to calU
and see Mr. George S- if I possibly could, before I commenced the service ;
stating also, that lie had been a few hours before, suddenly seized with an
alarming fit of illness ; that the physician pronounced him to be in extreme
danger, and that he desired me to come immediately, if I could stay but five
minutes. After stating the circumstance to the assembled congregation,
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and assuring them that they should be kept waiting but a very short time,
I accompanied the messenger to the residence of Mr. S. The physician had
just left, with a promise however, to return as soon as lie possibly could. In
a short conversation with Mr. S., I ascertained that he had greatly neglected
the reading of the Scriptures ; and that though he had been a hearer of the*
Gospel, his knowledge of it was exceedingly vague and imperfect. X knelt
down and attempted to pray with him ; but had scarce commenced, when he
was seized with a violent fit of vomiting, which lasted till I felt that duty
required my attendance at the meeting. He begged me, in the most pathe
tic manner, not to leave him. His entreaties went to my very soul; and I
was entirely at a loss how to act. Hut I stated why it was necessary I
should leave ; and I went away, promising to return to him, the moment the
congregation then waiting for ine, was dismissed.
This Mr. S. was a young man of about twenty-five years of age. He was
gay, thoughtless, and giddy , and lived as though he believed that tine
pleasure was to be found, only in the enjoyment of this world. He looked
upon religion as " well enough in its place;" but thought that as he was
young, there was " time enough yet" to pay every necessary attention to it.
His neighbours called him " a fine, good-natured, social young fellow ;"
and though by no means an habitual drunkard, he thought " there could be
no harm" in taking an occasional glass with his friends ; or row and then
(that is, just as often as it suited his inclination) to spend the Sabbath in a
party of pleasure. And as he possessed an excellent constitution, he ima
gined that his life must be proportionality long. " But do not misunderstand
him;" he never intended " to spend all his life in this way;" far from it,
" such a thought never entered his mind." He knew that religion was of vital
importance ; and " after a short time, a few more years spent in living like
others of his own age," he did intend indeed " he had fully made up his
mind, to give the salvation of his soul all that attention, which so moment
ous a subject demanded." This was the character, and these the expressed
intentions of poor Mr. S. But alas! how s< on were these plans frustrated,
and these prospects blighted, by the withering hand of death ! How soon did
his candle go out in darkness, as he was called to go down to the giave !
The service whichl left Mr. S. to attend, I made very short; for in less
than thirty-five minutes I was again at his side. Upon my entering the
room, his first words to me were, " Oh Sir, pray for me! they tell me they
have but faint hopes of my recovery !" I immediately knelt down by his bed
side; but I think he could not possibly have heard my prayer, for the loud
sobbings of his distressed wife.
About this time the physician returned ; and after examining his symp
toms, he faithfully, but very affectionately, warned M r. S. to prepare for death :
telling him that he was " beyond the possibility of recovery ;" and that his
symptoms indicated " speedy dissolution."
My pen refuses the attempt, to describe the scene which followed this
annunciation. Poor S. appeared to be just awakened out of a delusive dream.
For the first time in his life, he appeared to have a correct view of his real
situation, the importance of eternal things, and the vanity of those false plea
sures, for the enjoyment of which he had neglected his best, his immortal
interests. But here I must pause. For several weeks previous, I had been
myself an invalid; and the anxiety and anguish of soul occasioned by this
scene, were greater than my debilitated frame could bear I was
hurried out of the room.
In a few minutes, the physician and myself returned. Poor Mr. S. onre
more requested us to pray for him ; but his pains were so intense, that lie
could not unite with us. His dreadful groans so interrupted us, that it was
impossible for us to proceed. The poor fellow observed this, and requested
us to spend the time in secret prayer for him.
The natural warmth was fast leaving the extremities of his body, and the
cold chills of death were rapidly approaching his vitals ; when on a sudden
fie inquired, "what distance above my feet is my body cold?" and was
answered that it was making rapid advances towards his vitals. I shall
never forget the piteous and disconsolate look witli which he received Ibis
intelligence, and turning to me, lie said " dear Sir, what shall I do, I am
dying! O I am dying! O my poor neglected soul!" then raising his eyes
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i" heaven, " Gcd of mercy, if there is mercy in store for the chief of sinners,
extend it lo my poor departing spirit."
lie called his young and interesting, but distracted and heart-broken wife
to his bedside . and after he had, in the most solemn manner, exhorted her
to take warning from his mournful example, and seek the salvation of her
soul immediately, and not to rest until she had obtained a realizing sense of
an interest in the blood of Christ, he affectionately kissed her, and requested
th.it she would withdraw from the room. He had observed, that nature
cuiild not support her to witness so distressing a scene.
After lying a few moments in silence, and a comparative freedom from
pain, he suddenly started up in an agony of horror, and (speaking to Dr. M.
iuid myself) said, " gentlemen! Oh gentlemen, what shall I do? lamtosing
tut/ Reason / am unable to pray. I cannot exert the least influence over my
thoughts." While he yet spoke, his mind began to wander, and seven minutes
utter, his reason was entirely dethroned, to resume its empire no more !
Over the subsequent part of his history, let the dark mantle of oblivion
rest tor ever; I would that it were erased entirely from my remembrance.
If the terrific horrors of perditionif the dreadful tortures of the damned,
resemble the agonies of poor 8. and his fearful and terrible death bed scene
in its conclusion, rather than neglect the salvation of my soul, let mc, whil
in this world, endure all that is dreadful that has ever fallen to the lot o
li inanity.
Dr. M. and myself remained with him till the sad conclusion of the heart
sickening scene. Not quite eight hours from the time he was seized, his
terrified spirit entered upon the untried realities of an eternal world.

INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME

MISSIONARY STATIONS.

DEVON. appropriate Sermons were delivered.

In visiting the Cottages, I witness
extreme poverty, and at this moment
could point out many families where
they have scarcely had a morsel of
bread tor months together. This state
ot things does not arise from want of
industry, as men, women and children
are all employed from early in the
morning till late at night. Notwith
standing these things my spirits are
frequently cheered by hearing some
ef them, after the labour of the day
and their scanty meal, reading the
Scriptures, and praying to and prais
ing Cod in their poor Cottages.
I lie three principal Villages on this
station are supplied every Sabbath
with the preaching of the gospel. The
people are very attentive, and have
lately evinced a more than ordinary
earnestness after the Word of life.
Many deep impressions have been
made. We have witnessed a consi
derable increase in the number of
\ oung people in our village congrega
tions. The Sabbath and Day schools
are on the increase.
A 'iew Chapel has been opened at
C . On this occasion excellent and
A Sabbath school has since been esta
blished, which presents a most encou
raging prospect.
DURHAM.
We have again been holding our
meeting to prevent the children going
to the races. We had a delightful ,
time. The weather was very fine,
which added not a little to our com
fort: there was a good turn out of
children; it was indeed a delightful
sight to see. So many children so
clean and happy, engaged in such a
manner, while many were going to
spend their money for that which is
not bread. It was a heart stirring
sight to witness the children, unfurl
ing their banners and singing in their
progress. When they were fully as
sembled, they were addressed by dif
ferent Ministers: there were about
1000 children, and a vast number of
grown up people. The temperance
friends held meetings and had a pro
cession. Thus many were prevented
going to the races.
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ESSEX.
It will bs seen from thti Journal,
that I have succeeded in obtaining
preaching places in two villages. I
am greatly rejoiced at this, because
of their spiritual destitution. Efforts
were made a few days previous to my
last visit, to prevent the villagers at
tending, but without etfect, for I had
the preaching place quite full ! I in
tend to institute a Sabbath school. I
find that my attention to the villages
increases my congregation at M . myself in a better state tor working
We have many hearers from the vil
lages every Sabbath. This is a good
sign. It wonld be well if Country
Ministers in general remembered this.
LEICESTER.
COMMENCEMENT ON A NEW STA
TION, &C.
When all matters were arranged on
my entrance on my Mission, aud my
books unpacked, intelligence reached
me of the unexpected but happy death
of my poor aged Father, so that I was
compelled at once to leave home, and
spend the greater part of last week
in my journey to M , and in
paying the last tribute of filial affec
tion. I was not, however, I trust, al
together unmindful of my mission, as
I secured the services of a Collector
for the Society at Edwinstowe, Notts.
and Solomon Foster, Esq. of Mans
field, promised me 10. for the Socie
ty, which I shall have the pleasure of
remitting I hope by the new year.
On Lord's day I preached twice at
M , and it was delightful to wit
ness the change that had taken place
in that congregation, during the minis
try of the present respected pastor.
For three years after Mr. W. went to
M there was no church, and only
a small congregation : now, the con
gregation is large, and the communi
cants numerous. They have also seve
ral village stations, a large Sunday
school, several local preachers, &c.
so that I need not despair respecting
my station, where all at present ap
pears spiritual sterility.
I forward for insertion in the Maga
zine, an account of the laying of the
laying the foundation stone ofaChapel
at T (see Intelligence) which is
only one of three, which the Notts As
sociation have resolved to build : and
all in localities very destitute, and
highly promising. They regret your
inability to supply them with an Agent
for T .
I fiud one or two doors likely to
open for preaching the gospel in the
town, but the people are very cautious
about opening their houses. But at
present it seems as if I could not be
permitted to communicate any facts
illustrative of the beneficial nature
of your operations in this neighbour
hood ; but before another year begins,
I hope to have both the people and
with effect.
The anniversary Sermons for our
Chapel debt were preached on the
24th ult. by Mr. Wild of Nottingham,
and Dr. Rattles, and they both thought
that we had great encouragement to
proceed .
SOMERSET.
IGNORANCE AND VICE ON A VIL
LAGE STATION.
I am glad to write, that the pros
pects on this station are encouraging.
I believe the work to be going on; I
can perceive real concern about the
salvation of the soul, and serious anil
thoughtful attention to spiritual things
spreading among us. The population
are greatly ignorant, and much vice
prevails. My compassions have been
moved towards whole familieshus
bands, wives and children, all unable
to read, and consequently the Word
of God a sealed book. I intend to
establish a Sabbath school, in two vil
lages, as soon as I possibly can. My
self and a kind member of the Society
of Friends ate devising means to get
the adults who cannot read taught.
All this I view simply as a means to
an end. Our Sabbath evening con
gregations are large, and this in the
face of much opposition, which has
been overruled for good. I take no
notice of it, either in the pulpil or
out of it.
WARWICK.
I have sent you my Journal, but
for want of room, have given you two
weeks Journal instead of a month.
The remaining part of the month is
similar to what I have recorded. I
generally preach seven times one
week, and eight times the other, ex
clusive of addresses at the prayer-
meetings, and an hour after preach-
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ing on Wednesday evening with the
Bible class. I get several mil persons
who are unable or unwitting to go to
chapel ; it also forms an auxiliary for
the chapel. I also preach in a place
noted for its pro/aniiy. Many persons
in this parish are proverbial tor their
wickedness, many of whom have not
clothes for attending on the Lord's
day. The house I preach in, belongs
to one, who was formerly noted tor
wickedness: I rind here, that I re
quire to go into their hovels, and com
pel them to come in. I preach regu
larly in six different places, and once
in the month at H . above 1U0 or 130 hearers ; and many
I have more than once stated, that
there is not, to the best of my know
ledge, a resident gospel Minister of
any class in a circuit of seven miles.
There is a Uaptist chapel here, but
no stated Minister, and no Methodist
or Ranter is nearer than between
seven and eight miles.
There are several villages from two
to six miles from me in great dark
ness, but they are barred and walled
by prejudice. I preached last winter
in a dark village about five miles off,
and got a good congregation ; but,
alas, it was of short duration : the
Clergyman heard of it, and debarred
the children and parents from attend
ing, under the penalty of exclusion
from the free school. One poorwoman
told ine with tears, the sad tale: the
consequences are what might be ex
pected. I could not get the people
to attend : and one family who came
to hear, with their domestics, leaving
thevil!age,compelled me to relinquish
this dark and benighted place. I
think I shall go again and try.
The Sabbath day was greatly pro
faned in this place ; but by my apply
ing to the Clergman, who is also a
magistrate, he has given orders to the
constable to go through the town after
nine o'clock on Sabbath morning, to
see that all the shops are shut, and
nothing sold. I hope this is only the
beginning of something better, and
that very soon there will be no busi
ness done on any part of the Lord's
day. There are Tracts given and
lent in all the places I preach in, and
I send many to those places to be
given and lent where I cannot preach.
One day as the Tract distributor gave
a Tract, the woman received it grate
fully, but the ungodly husband coming
in, as the Tract lender was returning,
called to her, and told her to look at
13
what he was to show her ; tUit wm to
see the Tract burning: this is the se-
cend instance I have met of the kind
in the space of sixteen years in
Kngland People in general receive
the Tracts with gratitude.
Though I have been 16 years in
England, 1 have not seen so many
happy results from the preaching of
the Cross, as I have seen here. It is
pleasing to hear one and another de
claring what the Lord hath done for
their souls. The chapel is too small:
it is two houses gutted, and a gallery
built, but altogether will not seat
more would attend if a suitable place
could be got. The genteel folks do
not like to attend so small and con
fined a place. I trust the Lord will
continue to bless this little hill of
Zion.
WILTS.
SAVINGS BANK OPENED UPON THE
lord's DAY IN A VILLAGE STA
TION, PREVENTING THE POOR
ATTENDING THE CHAPEL.
In my Journal I have given a full
statement ot'iny last months engage
ments. There are some things en
couraging in the aspect of this station.
Our attendance in the morning is
thin, owing in a great measure, as
far as the poor are concerned, to the
" Savings' Bank" being opened at the
Parish Church every Sabbath day !
And I am told there are as many as
170 or 180 weekly depositors. These
are compelled to attend Church !
YORKSHIRE.
When appointed to this station it
appeared to me that nothing could
bring about a favourable state of
tilings. Strong party feeling and bit
ter prejudice met me at almost every
step and turn. This I endeavoured
to overcome ; and have so far suc
ceeded, that I am now generally treat
ed with kindness.
Our congregations have been in
creasing. In healing the Word, the
people are exceedingly attentive, and
the minds of some have been. consi
derably wrought upon. I have dis
tributed 74 Bibles and 32 Testaments.
I have preached during the year six
times each week.
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Tllli HOME MISSIONARY MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING.

It is not intended in this paper to dwell so much on the necessity or the

efficacy of prayerbut rather to point out the great importance of fixing on
a regular and stated time, when the churches generally might unite their sup
plications, for this one great object, the evangelization of our country. It is
known perhaps to many of our readers, that many of the churches in London,
as well as in the Country, have already for some time past, adopted the plan
of devoting the third Monday evening of every month, to a Home Missionary
prayer-meeting. The pleasure and advantage of adopting a similar plan with
reference to Foreign Missions, have long been acknowledged. And some may
be ready to say, why divide the interests of a cause which is essentially one and
the same? But a little reflection will serve to shew, that there are weighty rea
sons for such an arrangement. The reading of intelligence respecting the pro
gress of those labours, on which a blessing is sought, is found to stimulate the
spirit of prayer, and frequently also is the occasion of many " thanksgivings
unto God." Indeed there are those, among the most devout attendants on our
prayer-meetings, whose sole information concerning the claims of a perishing
world, and the triumphs of the Redeemer's grace, is derived from the readings
on these occasions. Now it is matter of rejoicing that the work of God
among the heathen, has become so enlarged, as to make it in many cases
difficult, lo abridge or to select from the monthly intelligence, what may come
within the bounds allotted for its communication. It is quite evident, that
to introduce accounts from British stations also, would permit so small a
portion of each, as would do little more than tantalize the friends of both.
Besides, while the work of Christ, in whatever part of the world, must ever
be one ; and while it is delightful to contemplate how the promotion of it at
home, is indissolubly connected with its furtherance abroad yet so limited is
the capacity of the human mind, that it is impossible to fix it with special and
definite attention, on many objects at once. We are divinely taught, with
comprehensive brevity to say " thy kingdom come;" and doubtless petitions
equally general, would obtain from him whose mind is Infinite, the multiplied
blessings included in the establishment of his kingdom, for nations, families,
and individuals, without distinction of colour, country, or clime. Vet are
we fully warranted in presenting special requests, for distinctly specified
cases. And surely He who " knoweth what is in man," in permitting us
this privilege, has shown his gracious condescension to our nature. It may
be said that such supplications are " twice blessed." Their collateral ad
vantages, if we may so speak the benefits derived from the very exercise,
by those who offer them, are great and manifold To those who have not
studied the constitution of the human mind, it might seem surprizing hut
it is known to all, that to hear of the destruction of a thousand men, produ
ces frequently less emotion, than the description of one individual's death;
in all its circumstances of personal suffering, or of relative bereavement.
And so in thinking of millions perishing in sin, it is difficult to realize the
full import of the words the effect upon the mind is rather of an overwhelm
ing than an exciting characterand the heart, instead of recognizing the
call to personal exertion, is apt to rest in a sort of indefinite contemplation.
But when one particular branch of christian effort is specified in prayei
when one section of the great field is presented and especially uhen prayer
is accompanied by some information on the subject O then, there is some
thing more tangible to our limited apprehension there is a mental picturing
of the miseries endured, the difficulties to l.e overcome, and the hopes to he
indulged. An I the sympathies awakened in the sanctuary, are not there
left behind or forgotten. The scenes impressed upon the memory, by dwell
ing on them in fervent prayer, wilt recur to it again and again . The family
worship, the devotions of the closet, the ejaculatory petition, will all bear
witness to the interest they have, produced. And this is precisely the deep,
habitual, home-felt interest, which we wish to see maintained, in all that
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relates to the work of saving souls. That just as a Mother cherishes the
thoughts other absent childjust as he tries to picture scenes she never
visited, but of which every pai tictilar is interesting to her, because there her
child has his pursuits, his interests, anil his trials so every disciple of the
Saviour should acquaint h.iu.-etf With each corner of his vast dominions, and
feel, that because he has a people there to be redeemed, he has pleasure in its
very stones, and favours the dust thereof.
There is another consideiation to which we may advert. While human
nature is afflicted with one universal malady and while there is but o.:e
grand and universal remedy yet the malady appears under a vaiiety of
forms, and the remedy is to be conveyed through an immense vaiiety of
channels. " We are debtors both lo the Greeks and the barbarians, both to the
wise and the unwise :" but it will be readily admitted, ib.it by peculiar ties uc
are bound, to seek the salvation of our countrymen. And though the sim;er
withoutChristis as much in danger in Africa as inEnglandyet the description
of those who arc worshipping stocks and stones, the debased by savage cruelty
or enslaved by blind superstition, must necessarily awaken a very diffi rout
train of ideas, from that suggested Ijy the inhabitants of a rural district"!' a
neglected village, whose habits, and circumstances, and general character but
slightly differ from our own. The amount of instruction required, the pre
liminary steps to be taken, the toils and services to be performed, are as
widely lemoved, as the localities to be respectively enlightened. And it is
almost unnecessary to remark, how cheering it is to the labourers abroad and
at home, when they can be assured that their situation is known, their hopes
and fears sympathized with, their work sanctioned and all these made the
subject of distinct and special supplication, by affectionate christian brethren.
Independently of the blessings implored for them, the very assurance of this
actual fellowship, is to their minds in seasons of difficulty and gloom, what
Hiir and Aaron were to Moses, when on either side of him they " staved up
his hands."
It is earnestly hoped, that the churches in general, will take the proposal
into their serious consideration. It is sincerely believed, that they would
f nil it not only an important auxiliary to a Society, which they arc anxious
to support, but highly advantageous to the cause of Christ, in their own im
mediate neighbourhood. It would lead many to enquire, what can 1 do for
those who are personally within my reach ! And it would afford a slated and
a natural opportunity, lor specially seeking a blessing on local efforts already
made, by associations formed among themselves. This general agreement on
a particular time, would be a visible and delightful bond of union. And it
would supply to our agents another argument, in pleading with the careless,
to attend to their souls. It is sometimes felt by the Missionaries in secluded
stations, that the people regard them as if labouring unsanctioned and alone.
15ut if they could say, that on a certain evening, the churches in every
county were specially engaged in prayer on their behalf, it might at once
inspire respect for them, and a serious conviction of the importance of their
labours.

MISELLANEOUS I INTELLIGENCE, &c.

EXTRACTS FROM THE NINTH AN- happiness." " The progress of reli-
Kii,a report OF THE CHATHAM g'O"the advancement of that hea-
AUXILIARY IN Atn of THE ven-born system, designed to t-nian-
HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY. ril ate humanity from all its degrada
tions ; and to center the most pure,
" One of the most interesting asso- exalted, and permanent blessings
ciations connected with the predict- upon our race, is an object at which
ed extension ot Messiah's kingdom every holy and happy intelligence
in the world, is the diffusion of human rejoices."
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" The Committee of this Auxiliary land, partly supported by this Aux
to the Home Missionary Society ,in ap iliary, the Committee have much plea
pearing before their christian friends sure in stating, that since the arrival
at another anniversary, desire to do of the Rev. E. Corbishley, there has
so, with gratitude, with joy, and with been a gradual improvement in the
hope. They desire to be grateful for station, with some increase in the
what God has wrought in the midst number ofvillages occasionally visited
of the land ; to rejoice in the delight by the Missionary. In presenting a
ful change which has been realized, journal of his labours, he thus writes
in the views and efforts of christians, " At Snodland, the congregations have
in reference to their Home popula been very good, especially in the eve
tion ; and they trust, that the different ning of the Sabbath, when the place
efforts which are now made, to extend is generally full. The Sunday school
the glorious gospel.through the length has been revised there, and now con
and breadth of the country, may be tains 60 children. There has been
accompanied with an abundant out constant preaching at New Hythe ou
pouring of Divine influence." the Sabbath, and when the weather
" The stations occupied by this would permit, we have had preaching
Auxiliary areRainham, Higham, Lu in the open air; on these occasions,
ton, Chatham Hill, Slycard's Hill, a considerable number have attended.
Snodland, New Hythe, and Offham. The Sabbath school has likewise been
In most of these places the congre revised at this place, and now con
gations are encouraging ; in all, Sab tains 00 children, the management of
bath schools are established ; religi which entirely devolves upon myself
ous tracts are distributed ; and the and family. I have likewise preach
habitations of the poor and afflicted ed in the week at Offham, a consider
are visited by the agents of this so able village, one mile and a halt from
ciety. Town Mailing, but in a very dark and
" At Rainham, the Committee have destitute state ; a School has been
still to lament the obstruction to the opened in that village, in which there
progress of the gospel in that neigh are now 50children,who are instructed
bourhood, for the want of a more by my selfand daughter on everyTues-
convenient and extensive accommo day evening. I have preached here
dation tor carrying on the worship of in the open air to 150 people weekly.
God. The attendance on the preach In all the places connected with the
ing is equal to the limited extent of station, religions tracts have been
the place; and though many, and freely distributed, and well received.
some of the most useful friends to the The ignorance that abounds through
cause have been removed, and others out this wide district, is truly appall
are verging on the borders of the ing, and requires much faith, prayer,
grave, it is pleasing to witness the and labour on the part ofyour agent."*
continuance of those means, which After adverting with much satis
have hitherto been marked with di faction to the union recently effected
vine approbation. between the Home Missionary Society
" Higham still presents a very en and the Congregational Union, the
couraging aspect. A Benevolent So Report concludes
ciety has been formed in the village, " The Committee in closing their re
and many rases of affliction and dis port, wonld remind their friends, that
tress have been visited and relieved. as increased exertions are contem
The management of this society, plated by the British churches, the
together with the Sabbath school, members of these churches are called
rest entirely with christian friends upon for an increased contribution to
in the vicinity. wards this object. The Home Mis
" At Luton, Chatham Hill, and sionary Society in its new and im
Slycard's Hill, they lament that no proved constitution has now the strong
thing of a very encouraging nature est claim upon all the churches of
can be presented. Yet, influenced Christ, particularly of the Congrega
by the moral condition of the people tion order, in every part of the land.
whom tliey visit; the cheering pro Every church is now called to make,
mises of a faithful God ; and the be * The Chatham Auxiliary has only con
nevolent principles of the gospel, they tributed 16 instead of 40 to the Home
Missionary Society for .Snodland, owing to
Ciinnot but persevere. the failure of an individual who managed
In adverting to the station at Snod the pecuniary affairs of the station.
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in the spirit of dependence on Divine was set apart to the pastoral office
influence, a more vigorous, and sys over the independent church and con
tematic effort in behalf of their sur gregation at Manningtree, Essex. A
rounding village population ; and as prayer meeting was held on the even
the system of their ecclesiastical po ing previous, to implore the divine
lity is so well adapted for the most blessing.
catholic, and enlarged exertions, and The Kev. J. Fen of Didham, read
as it is the duty of every church, and suitable portions of Scripture and of
of every member, devotedly to engage fered prayer. The Rev. W. Hordle
in the most strenuous efforts for the of Harwich delivered the introduc
conversion of sinners; they would es tory discourse.
pecially appeal to every member of The questions were proposed by
this church, to come forward to the the Rev. J. Raven of Hadleigh. The
noble discharge of their high and sa Rev. J. Whitby of Ipswich presented
cred obligations, and to be faithful to the ordination prayer. The Rev. W.
the trust received from their exalted Spencer of Holloway (brother to the
Head. ordained) gave a most affectionate
charge from 3 Tim. ii. 15. ; and the
Rev. J. C. Fairfax of East Beyholt
DEVON. concluded with prayer. The evening
service was commenced by the Rev.
OPENING OF A CHAPEL. J. Bell ( Wesleyan Minister) ; and the
At length our pretty Chapel at Rev. J. Raven preached to the church
Alswere is complete, and by solemn and congregation from 1 Cor. iv. 1.
prayer dedicated to God ; which event
took place on Wednesday the 11th
iust. when the Rev. W. Neil of VVither- LANCASHIRE CONGREGATIONAL
idge preached in the afternoon, and
the Rev. Evan James of Bideford in UNION.
the evening; though the day was un We give, with great pleasure, the
favourable, the attendance was good following Extracts from the valuable
to an overflowing, whilst the collec Volume of the Rev. R. Slate, entitled
tion was all that could be expected " A Brief History of the Rise and
from a labouring population, and Progress of the Lancashire Congre
those friends who had already given gational Union." We shall take a
liberally to this cause. Few places similar liberty in future.
have experienced more hindrances "Every church that has been plant
in their erection than this little sanc ed by the Union is the introduction
tuary ; the squire who gave the ground of a new heavenly luminary to shed
repented of his munificence when the abroad the light ofDivine truth within
walls were about half up, and forbade the sphere of its influence. Every
the completion. When his opposition congregation it has formed, and every
wasovercome,someself-electedTrus- place of worship it has opened, is a
tees endeavoured to have the trust fresh channel to convey the water of
deed constituted so as to admit its life and salvation to those who were
appropriation to another denomina in danger of spiritual and eternal
tion. This has been prevented.
The Chapel is complete, and the death. Every Sunday-school it has
established, is an additional portion
attendance likely to be very good. of land brought into cultivation, in
We owe about 100. towards which which
we solicit contributions from the is the good seed of the kingdom
friends of Christ's cause, and think some sown, that will produce fruit, iu
thirty, in others sixty, and in
the circumstances entitle us, seeing some a hundred fold. The influence
we have drained ourselves before we of the good resulting from the labours
appeal to them. of this Society is not merely local,
great and invaluable as that may be,
but, in some respects, universal. Every
ESSEX. individual brought to a knowledge of
the truth by its instrumentality, be
ORDINATION SERVICE. comes, according to his .station, a
On Wednesday, Nov. 11,1810, the blessing unto others, and aids in ac
Rev. John Spencer, lately a Missio celerating the universal triumphs of
nary of the Home Missionary Society, the gospel. Some who owe their per
vol. I. n. s.
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sonal salvation to the preaching of
the gospel by the agents of the County
Union, are now engaged in making
known to others, either in their native
land or in foreign countries, that Sa
viour whom they have found. In
most of the congregations connected
with the Lancashire Union, associa
tions are formed, some of which con
tribute liberally to the Missionary,
Bible, and Tract Societies ; and thus
take their part in publishing the gos
pel to every creature. The " Lanca
shire Congregational Union" com
mends itself to the imitation of those
churches in counties in which no such
societies exist, but in which they ace
both needed and practicable.
" Desirable and important as such
local societies are, still, it must be con
fessed that something more is needful
A General Union of all Congrega
tionalAssociationsfor Home Missionary
purposes. A County Union tor the
spread of the gospel may answer well,
iu a county in which there is a suffici
ent number of churches to associate,
and able to employ labourers to culti
vate the moral deserts within its limits;
but there are counties, and these the
must destitute and needy, in which
the churches are too few and too poor
to support the agents uecessary . The
adjoining counties of Westmoreland
and Cumberland, lying direct north
of Lancashire, are cases in point. In
the former there is but one Congrega
tional church able to maintain its own
pastor, whilst there is an immense
tract of country, with numerous vil
lages, whose inhabitants are awfully
ignorant of the only way of salvation.
In the latter there are only twelve
churches, some of which cannot sup
port their own ministers, and the rest
can do but little towards evangelizing
a county containing a population ex
ceeding one hundred and sixty thousand
souls. A minister, who formerly re
sided in this county, and who lately
revisited it, assured the writer, that
such are the customs and habits of
the people, such their gencial igno
rance on spiritual subjects, and such
their destitution of the means of grace,
that they as much need the sympathy
ofChristianChurches as many portions
of the heathen world. The same may
probably be affirmed of other counties,
especially in rural districts. How then
are their spiritual wants to lie supplied,
but by agents sent forth and supported,
at least for a time, by a general union
of the churches throughout the king
dom r The subject has already eu-
gaged the attention of the Committee
of the Congregational Uuion in En
gland and Wales, and it is cause of
devout gratitude to God, that, at the
adjourned meeting, held at Birming
ham, October the 9th and loth, 1839,
it was unanimously resolved, " That,
in the judgment of this assembly, an
especial duty, at the present time, of
the IndependentChiirches ofthis coun
try is, to mute in vigorous Home Mis
sionary efforts, conducted in entire
harmony with their distinctive views
of the truth, ministry, and ordinances
of the Gospel, and of the constitution,
discipline, and liberty of Christian
Churches." When this resolution shall
be confirmed, at a meeting to be held
in London next May, it is hoped, that
the cordiality and liberality of the
Congregational Churches throughout
the kingdom will be so manifested,
that Home Missionary operations will
be commenced, and surporlcd, on a
scale corresponding with the neces
sities of the case and the maguitude
of the object.
Surely all who are acquainted with
the present " awful extent of igno
rance and irreligion which prevails in
both town and country," the active
efforts made to diffuse among an un
educated and depraved population the
worst principles and practices of in
fidelity, under the delusive name of
Socialism, and the zealous exertions
pot forth for the revival of Popery,
Loth by its avowed advocates, and by
some pretended friends of Protestant
ism, but who are Papists in heart and
sentiments, must see the necessity
of far more energetic and united la
bours for the propagation of pure
evangelical truth throughout the land.
To whom is this call in Providence so
powerfully addressed as to the Con
gregational Churches of the empire ?
They possess that truth by which alone
open and specious errors can be effec
tually opposed. They have amongst
them a goodly number of holy men,
qualified for active service, waiting
only to be called forth into the field.
There is, amongst the members of
these churches and congregations, a
sufficiency of worldly wealth to sup
port a host of agents in this 'work of
Christian benevolence. There are now
no impediments, arising from penal
and sanguinary laws, to prevent Chris
tians from diffusing around them Ihr
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spiritual blessings which they them
selves have received. There is no
thing in the principles and constitu
tion of Congregational Churches that
is opposed to their cordial union in
such a work, but every thing to en
tourage it. Whenever such attempts
have been made on a smaller scale,
as in the County Associations, the
measure of approbation and success
with which the Great Head of the
Church has crowned those efforts has
far exceeded their expectations. The
harmony of sentiment and affection
now existing among Congregational
Churches throughout the nation, never
was greater, and, perhaps, was never
equalled. Other religious bodies are
setting the example of union among
themselves, and of extensive prepa
ration for mighty deeds. In fine,
every thing seems to indicate, that if
Congregationalists would preserve to
themselves, and to future generations,
Christian truth, and worship, and or
dinances, and privileges, in a state of
evangelical purity, the most likely
means to attain this important object
is, to unite, as with one head, and
heart, and hand, to multiply churches
professing a scriptural faith, and main
taining a scriptural polity, throughout
the length aud breadth of the land.
" If, indeed, each church can be
brought to recognize its Home Mis
sionary obligations, and, entering vi
gorously upon them, receives in that
work more good than she diffuses
if our associations, formed ofchurches
thus renovated by healthful labours,
be modelled more expressly for Home
Missions if all our associations, thus
framed and girded for Home Missio
nary enterprise, become confederated
and" banded for effort in it if our
churches cau become one body for
action, as much as they are one in
common principles and affections if
we can, in just proportions, both dif
fuse and centralize our resources,
aclion, and influence if we can give
to the spiritual welfare of our beloved
country the share due to it in our
prayers and efforts, then and these
suppositions are not propounded as
desponding wishes, but as what we
believe both may and will, in due
time, be realized, then with the
smile and blessing of God, we shall
till on our country, and, through our
country, on the world, as with our
the dogy and with our polity every
13
sound and enlightened Congrtgation-
alisl, who loves his principles and his
Master, his country, aud the souls of
men, must desire that we should."
LEICESTER.
A NEW CHAPEL.
The foundation stone ofa new Inde
pendent Chapel was laid at Tuxford
on Wednesday, Dec. '2nd, 1040, by
Solomon Foster, Esi|. of Mansfield.
The attendance on this very interest
ing occasion was numerous, and the
solemn and impressive addresses that
were delivered by Mr. Foster, and
the liev. H. L. Adams, Newark, pro
duced much interest and good feeling.
The hymns that were sung by the
people, the Scriptures that were read,
and the prayers that were offered by
the different ministers present, left
an impression upon the minds of the
people that will not soon be forgotten.
The population of Tuxford is 1500.
The chapel is intended to hold nearly
400 persons, and to cost, independent
of land, about (it0, upwards of 400
oi which have been already subscrib
ed. During the service, copies of the
faith aud order of congregational
churches were distributed amongst
the people.
HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
NOTICE.
It has come to the knowledge of
the Directors of the Home Missionary
Society, that several persons have
gone about in various districts, col
lecting for the London Home Missio
nary Society, and the Home Missio
nary Society, under different names:
However laudable the intention
may be, yet, the Directors are con
vinced that the public in many cases
have aided such persons under the
impression that they were thereby
furthering the cause of" The Home
Missionary Society :" The Direc
tors beg to state, that the only per
sons authorized to collect for them
are Mr. T. Pitts, No. 8, Melina
Place, St. John's Wood Road; the
Officers of the different Auxiliary
Societies, and those who kindiy col
lect by New Year's Gift Cards.
11, Chatham Place, Blackfriars.
Jan. 1, 1841.
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" THE HARVEST TRULY IS PLENTEOUS, BUT THE

LABOURERS ARE FEW."* Expositions of Matt. ix. 3738.

" Great multitudes resorted from distant places to hear Christ's doctrines;
and they appeared to be languishing in their souls for want of some better
instructions, than those of their formal teachersthey were scattered as
sheep not having a shepherd. There were Priests, Levites, and Scribes in
abundance all over the land , but they were idol-shepherds, therefore Christ
had compassion on them, as perishing for lack of knowledge. The multi
tudes that were desirous of spiritual instruction, and that would be gathered
into the Church, formed, as it were, a plenteous harvest, growing in the field,
which would require many active and industrious labourers to secure it, with
out any of its being lost ; but there were very few who deserved that charac
ter. It was therefore, especially the duty of the disciples, to beseech the
Lord of the Harvest, to send forth a proportionable number of able, faithful
Ministers, to preach the gospel all over the land, and in all places where
sinners were to be converted, and that men might receive instruction near
to their own homes, and not to be forced to wander for it till they fainted
with want and weariness. Rev.Thos. Scott's Commentary on Matt. 9.3638.

" They wanted a guide or director to teach them constantly, and so were
wearied out with wandering up and down. There are great store of those
that are willing to receive instruction,but few to give it them aright; and
therefore it is the duty of all Christians, that have any care of the souls of
their brethren, to pray that God will send orthodox and skilful labourers,
for the nse of his Church, to convert and instruct those that are ready for
it."Annotations by H. Hammond, D.D. London Ed. 1671.
" The plain sense of these two verses (37, 38.) is this, John the Baptist
and Christ had now been preaching for some time. God inclined the hearts
of great multitudes to follow both the one and the other. There was a great
people prepared for the Lord (Matt. xi. 12.) Men were exceeding fond of
hearing the gospel. The fields were white to the harvest, (John iv. 35.) hat
there were few that would faithfully deliver the mind of God ; there were
abundance of idle Pharisees, and Scribes and Priests, that spend their time
in teaching people their rites and ceremonies and traditions, but the labour
ers were few. Such must be God's gift to the people ! and they must be
thrust out."Annotations by Matthew Poole, Ed. 1685.
" The harvest of souls to be gathered in, is indeed great, but the faithful
labourers who assist are few : and therefore let me urge you to make your
importunate supplications to the great Lord and Master of the Harvest, that
He would by the secret but powerful energy of his spirit on men's hearts,
conquer their natural disinclination to this excellent Word, and so thrust
forth a sufficient number of active, indefatigable labourers into his harvest,
by whom it may be successfully carried on to his own greater glory, and the
edification and salvation of souls."Doddridge's Paraphrase, vol. J. p. 407.
Lond. Ed. 1819.
" But the labourers are few."
" Gospel Ministers are few, whose calling is a laborious one ; whose busi
ness is to labour in the word and doctrine; to be constant in prayer: to
give up themselves to meditation and reading : to study to shew themselves
workmen, to preach the word in season and out of season : and diligently to
discharge the several duties of their office to the glory of Christ and the
good of souls : Such faithful and laborious Ministers, who are willing to
spend, and be spent for Christ and immortal souls, have been but few in all
ages-: generally speaking there are more loiterers than labourers." Gillon
Matt. 9. 37.
* (See the Engraving en the Cover.)

FOR JANUARY, 104L.
ORIGINAL POETRY.
THE HARVEST OF TWO WORLDS.
John iv. 36.
By James Montgomery.
Lift up your eyes, look round,
The fields, to harvest white,
Are bow'd and shaking to the ground ;
Where soon must perish quite
The Sower's seed, the Tiller's toil,
The Husbandman's abortive trust,
Whose crops, ungather'd, load the soil,
Down trodden into dust ;
For wide the fields are spread and far,
And few and weak the labourers are.
Lord of the harvest ! now
Send faithful labourers forth,
To wield the sickle, guide the plough,
Where, east, west, south, and north,
Far as the fields of life are spread.
The scythe of Time, at Death's stern
doom,
Is reaping harvests for the dead,
To crowd the garner of the tomb.
Lord ! Lord ! a precious remnant save
From Death that halts not at the grave,
But follows where no eye can see
The Soul into eternity ;
There, there, arrest the fell destroyer's
blow,
And say, " Thus far, nor farther shalt
thou go."
The Mount near Sheffield, Dec. 21, 1840.
" The Hanest truly is plenteous, but
the Labourers are few."
Thus spake, while Earth his sacred pre
sence blest,
Her Lord, and Light, her Maker and her
Guest,
Thus speaks He now,though oft but
faintly heard,
On ears unheeding falls that solemn word.
Still, as ofold, the rustling harvest stands; Dee. 20, 1840.
Still courts the bending grain the gather
er's hands ;
Nor fostering winds their treasur d balm " The Harvest truly is plenteous, but
restrain,
Nor suns their warmth, nor skies their White the harvest fields appear,
golden rain.
Far as the eye of enterprise can scan,
This mortal home and heritage of man,
Far as the waste his venturous footsteps
mark,
Or the green wave transports his wan
dering bark ;
Where'er her captive votary sin enthras,
Where'er for aid the broken spirit calls, Hasten the expected end.
Where Joy Affliction HopeAmbi
tionStrife _ Be the Garners (lowing o'er,
Thewants of Timethe yanities ot Lite
21
Care Fear Desire with mingling
light and gloom
Chequer the downward pathway to the
tomb ;
There richly spread before the gazer's
sight,
Alike by lowly vale or cloud-wreath'd
height
Their whitening ears the immortal har
vest yield,
Thus full the produce,and thus wide
the field.
And where the reapers? Ask not Thou,
to whom
In hope revers'd appears the sinner's
doom,
Before whose eyes, the mystic cross dis-
play'd,
Speaks of a pledge fulfill'd and ransoui'd
paid,
While Mercy leads thee to the atoning
tide
Stain'd with a guilt which nought but this
can hide.
And Faith allures thy spirit from despair,
W hispering," the vilest shall be welcome
there!''
But hear and ponderas that lowly brow ,
Once bowed in pain, is crown'd with glo
ries now.
As He who died yet liveth,and retains
The love whose wonders prompt angelic
strains,
Still ministrant before the EternalThrone,
The prayer and sacrifice alike his own !
So surely claims He at thine hands the
task
Thy brother's want, and fellow's blind
ness ask,
So surely needs,ere Time's brief course
is o er, i
Thine aiding hand to swell his garner s
store ;
And wills, whate'er thine earthly lot may
be,
The labourer's toil and privilege to Thee !
Leicester, j F HoLLINGS.
the Labourers are few." Matt. ix. 3T.
Ready for the reaper's hand,
And the day of doom is near,
Yet unreap'd they waving stand,
Haste, O Lord, the harvest morn,
Let the full crop home be borne.
More devoted Labourers send,
Lord, into this waiting field ;
Bid the plains their produce yield,
Let them gather in the store,
22 HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE
Shouts of welcome till the nir,
Sacred and ru_ioiein song,
Its the last full sheaf t iey hear,
Gladly triumphing along;
Srnd, 0 Lord, more liabourers send,
Hristen the expected end!
Hoinertun,
Dm 17, ,5_w_ .l.\m:s Ennisrou.
PRAYER FOR LABOURERS.
hiatt. ix. 37. Speak the all commanding word,*
1.
\'a<t the Harvest fields we view,
Set- what plenteous store each yields;
Hitt the Labourers are few,
Though so vast the llarvest fields!
NOTICES OF NEW PU BLICATIONS.
Pastoral Advice from ri Minister lo one
of his Pm'i.~r/ziumws, R'curci'ingfrom
Hia/riwss, lrlmo. pp. 68. By the Rev.
.Ins l}eun,_t`urn|e/'ly Vicar of Olney.
London : The l{eIiginusTrnctSociety.
A very plain and affectionate ad
dress: exceedingly well adapted to
the pin pose for which it is designed.
With the working classes especially,
whose time when in health is so fully
occupied, the season ofconvalescence
is oi" vast importance, and ought to he
carefully improved, by those who de.
sire their salvation. 'They are in this
publication, furnished with one very
simple means ot` doing so.
._0___
A Narrative nf the Persecution of the
Fliristians in flliidagnscw; with De
tails of the Escape of the Six Rrfu~
gees now in Erigliiiid, 12mo. pp. 297.
By J. J. Frveimin and D. Johns,
for'mt'i'ly Missionaries in the Island.
We hail with pleasure every addi
tion made to our Missionary Library.
And of all the valuable accessions
with which it has of late years been
enriched, there is not one more inte
resting in itself, or more important
as a historical document, than the one
now helbre us. The writers are of
course abundantly qualified tbr their
task, by their intimate knowledge of
all the facts related by them ; as well
as hy thc deep solicitude and devoted
zeal, which they have evinced, and
still tbel, tbr the cause of tihrist in
Madagascar. 'l`he thanks ofthe chris
2.
liord of Harvests, hear our prayer,
Lalxuurers thrust forth and send;
Now to reap with toilful cure
Fields, which for the sickle bend.
3.
Countless thousands round us wait,
Souls, like harvest fields, prepaid;
Deeply may we feel their state,
The Harvest reap`d be our reward!
4.
Gifts and powers Thou can'st create;
Labourers send, and aid atford,
Let their company he great!
Dec. 12, 1840. Euseaws.
Psalm lxriii. ll.
tian puhlic are justly due to them, for
the impartial and nnvarnished charac
ter of their statements. Perhaps few
volumes of the same size are more re
plete with instruction. It furnishes
most delightful evidcncc that the gos
pel is indeed thc power of Uod unto
salvation," in every country, and im
der all circumstances. It is too much
to expect, that even such evidence
should put to silence the ignorance
of foolish men, who still iiirreduluiis
ly ask the question, what rational
prospect is there ofconvertingsavages
or idolatcrs?" But a far more ini
portant result will be, ifsome are led
to prove the gospel's power tor their
own salvation, and thus obtain the
witness in themselves" of its univer
sal adaptation. The Narrative also
most strikingly displays, the faithtill
care of God for his people, sustaining
their faith, under persecution and
death; and atibrding them deliver
ance from the most immincntdangers.
Nor is it the least instructive part of
the work., which shows that human
nature in its arrogant assumptions of
spiritual authority, as well as its oppo
sition to pure and nndetiled religion,
is every where the same-throwing
light also as it does, on the great prin
ciples of religions liberty, and the
vast importance of depending, in the
establishment of christianity, on its
own authorized and genuine weapollii
rather than the favour or patronage
of any secular power. "lhe ur|:Ill
(fl2lil\)Ui'tTllllS[i3lllTli8i0ll,Rl'(!!\l'0l\g`
ly entorccd hy the cruclties and misc
 FOR JANUARY, 1041.
riei of heathenism ; while the oppres
sions and afflictions of beloved fellow-
rhristians still suffering, cannot fail
to excite the most tender sympathy,
and call forth the most fervent and
continued supplications on their be
half.
The work is embellished with a
coloured frontispiece, representing
the Six Malagasy Christians now in
England, besides a vignette of the
martyrdom of Rasalama. And as the
profits are " devoted to the relief of
the persecuted Natives," there is
every reason to recommend and to
hope for its extensive circulation.
A Daily Remembrance of the Mediator.
The Religious Tract Society.
This will be a most acceptable pocket
volume for all those who desire to
" follow on to know the Lord." The
arrangement is excellent, and the
Scriptures most appropriate. We re
The following List of Collections, Qc. made
on the MM of October in aid of thr funds
of the Home Missionary Society has been
re-ported by the Secretaries of the Glou
cestershire and Bristol Auxiliary.
. s. d.
Subscriptions from the Indepen
dent Chapel, Gloucester, per
Rev. Joseph Hyatt 2f 0 0
Collectionat Uley.per Mr.D.Neale 1 2 1
Collections per Rev. H. Griffiths,
Stroud District, viz. :
Buscombe, Rev. E. Joues 0 12 0
Pitchcombe, Rev. J. Gil-
man 0 10 0
Forest Green, Rev. D.
Powell 1 1 0
Stonehouse.Rev.T.Maund 2 10 0
Painswick, Rev. E. Mar-
tyn 1 12 8
Chalford, Rev. J. Rees ..380
Cirencester, Rev. M.Bowly4 4 0
Stroud, old Chapel, Rev.
H. Griffith 9 10 4
Stroud, Bedford Chapel,
Rev. J. Burder 23 8 fi
Mr. Green, Chedworth .. 0 5 0
47 10 6
Collections per Rev. S,
Martin, viz.:
Cheltenham, High Street
Chapel 9 9 1
Forest of Dean, Blaking,
Rev. R. Collins I 2
Westbury.Rev.J.Wilkms 1 U
Frampton, Rev. W. Rich
ardson 7 12 4
Longney, Rev. T. Roberts 2 4 8
Collected at Kingswood near Wot-
ton-iinder-Edgc,perRev.D.Williams2 IB 0
100 12 8
'2:1
commend it to Christians of every sec
tion of the Church of Christ.
o
Connexion oj the old andnewTettamcRt .
The RelighuH Tract .Society.
To Biblical Students, this little vol
ume will afford important and desira
ble instruction. Larger Works on
the same subject are too costly tor the
generality of readers. This will sup
ply the knowledge held useful and
spiritual.
o
Intemperance the Idolatry of Britain.
By W. ft. Baker.
That great good has been effected
l)y Temperance societies, no one at
all acquainted, with the general histo
ry of our times, or of local spots, will
deny, or scarcely dispute, the facts
mentioned by the zealous and respec
ted author of this volume. Tiie ap
pendix is copious and valuable, and
deserves attentive consideration.
" Collections for the Society on Lord's
Day, October 25th, 1840, Continued."
. s. rf.
Bootle, Cumberland, Rev.
A. Shawyer 1 0 0
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, Rev.
VV. Warden 3 0 0
Sudbury, Suflblk, Rov.T.
K. Verdon 3 3 4
Union Street Chapel, Bo
rough, lie v. J. Arundel's:
Part of Collection 9 2 8
Mr.and Mrs, Medwin A.S. 110
Mr. J. E. Newsom's Bible
Class 1 1 0
11 4 *
Castle Gary, Somersetshire, Rev.
R. Sharman 1 1 8
ClaremontChapelPentonvillo.Rev.
J Blackburn, part of Collection 20 0 0
Warrington Lane, Rev. W. Owen 3 3
Rev. C. R. Blackett, Burnhurn
Market Norfolk 3 5
Rev. W. Blackburn, Bamford near
Rochd..le, part of Collection .. 3 4 *
Easington l*aue, Station,
Durham, Rev. Jas. An
derson :
Missionary Box ...... 0 17 1
Collected at Shadforth 0 7 7
Do. at Shotton 0 8 0
Do. at Shadtorth 0 7 3
Do. at Easington Lane 0 14 0
Seat Rents at Do 1 11 8
Do. Shadforth 0 13 8
4 18 11
Aspatria, Station, Cum-
berland.Rev.W.Sclbie :
Collection in Allonby.. 10 8
QuarterlySubscriptions :
M. A. Kennedy 0 12 8
M.Tindal 0 13 S
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i'. *. ri. i\ ... a.

Hartland Station, Devon, AutumnalCollections.viz.:
Rev. Hy. White: Witheridge 0 10 10
Collection 1 0 0 Puddington 1 0 0
Cliumleigh Station, De Worthingtou, per John
von, Rev. Thos. Sharp: Lake, Esq 0 5 0
Subscrsptious : Templeton 0 11 2
Kbenezer Wilcox, Esq. 10 0 24 I 6
J nlin Sawyer, Esq. .. 110 Tamworth Station, War
Mrs. Clyde 1 0 0 wickshire, Rev. J. Ellis :
Miss Fielding 0 10 0 Seat Rents i 4 9
W in. Roberts 0 3 0 Autumnal Collection.. 3 0 3
Collections: 6 14 0
Chomleigti 1 10 2 Mr. Nix, per Rev. R T. Hunt, Ann.
Chawleigh 1 11 1 Sub 0 10 0
Hollcrjuib 0 13 0 J. P. per Rev. J. Raban D 1 0 0
Hayes 0 8 0 John Nicholls, Esq. St. John's New
Lapfurd 0 10 2 foundland, per Rev. A. Wells, D 3 0 0
Cheldon 0 7 0 Re v.J. Wills, Basingstoke, forOver-
0 4 11 ton Station, Hants 45 0 0
PuekeridgeStation, Herts, Do 4 0 0
Rev. VV. Palmer: Rev. A. Oram, Othery, Somerset 8 10 0
Collected at Puckeridge 0 13 0 Sandwich Auxiliary, Mrd. Tapley 2 0 0
Do. at Sti iiid. m Oil 9 Mr. Thoroutihgood, Ann. Sub 10 0
Do, at Wood End 0 6 10 Collected by Mr. J. Ely 14 0
PewHentsatPuckcridge 1 13 0 S. F. Woolmer, Esq. one year and
Do. at Standon I l.'i 0 a half Subscriptiou 1 11 0
Penny a week Sub A Thank Offering from a Friend
scription at Stanuou 0 4 0 at Brigg, Lincolnshire, per Rev.
Collections: C. Hyatt 8 0 0
Puckeridge 0 12 10 Mr. C.White, for Widow Saudford 1 0 0
Standon 0 11 6 Rev. W. Brewis, Penrith :
8 9 o Collection at Temple
SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DONATIONS. Sowerby 3 7 1
/rum Xov. 18, to Dec. 18, l40. Miss Hili'sMissionary Box 0 5 0
WitheridgeStation, Devon, 3 12 8
Rev. VV. Neill: Mr. Compton, Islesham, Canibrig-
William Lake, Esq. ex shire Ann. Sub 0 S 0
pressly tor this Station 20 0 0 Rev. F. H. Green & Friends, Mor
Mr. Blagden's Quarterly ton on Marsh, Gloster, per John
Subscriptions 1 5 0 Mann, Esq 4 7 0

Journals have been received during the month of December, from the
following Missionaries :
Messrs. Allen, Amos, Anderson, Ellis, Foster, George, Hague,
Hargreave*, Harrison, T.Lewis, Leigh ton, Lord,Mc Dowall,
Mitchell, Jackson, Jameson, Moreton, Neill, Palmer, Prain,
Prior, F. F. Roberts, Salmon, Selbie, Smith, Stirmey, Sum
mers,Thompson, J. Taylor, Vernon, White, Wood.
Journals have also been received during the last three \Juntks, from the
following Min isturs and Agents, who are assisted by Grants for supply
ing Village Stations :
Messrs. AverillC. R. Blacked,Clarkson,J. Dear, W. Ellson,Erie-
bach, Greenaway Griffiths, Hariies, J. Horsey, Kent, VV.
Knight, Monro, J. E. Owen, Poole, G. Read, J. Simpson, J.
Spencer, VV arriner.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The Directors gratefully acknowledge the receipt of 9 Vols, of The Home
Missionary Magazine from Mrs. Beazley, by the liev. Mr. Churchill.
Rev. J as. Moreton, Ivy Bridge Station, Devon, acknowledges with grati
tude the receipt of a quantity of Tracts and small Reward books from tbe
Religious Tract Society.

Sabscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's

Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars ; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.,
JOSHUA WILSON, Esq., and BENJAMIN HANBURY, Esq., Treasurers ; tbe
Rev. E. A. DUNN, Rev. A. WELLS, and Rev. Dr. MATHESON, Secretaries;
by Messrs. LADBROKES and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings; by
Messrs. HANK.EY, Fenchurch-street, and by any of the Directors.

J. COWELL, PRINTER, 22, QUEEN'S ROW, PIMI.ICO.

 THE

HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.

FEBRUARY, 1841.

HOME MISSIONS.
The Editor of the Congregational Magazine has kindly consented to allow
the claims of the Home Missionary Society to be advocated in his periodical ;
and for that purpose has allotted a certain, portion of it every month to the
facts and arguments which the Society is prepared to furnish. In last month's
Magazine tlie following Introductory paper was inserted,which will be
followed cither statedly, or occasionally, by other papers. The Agents of
our Society are we hope preparing to supply those interesting facts which
will not only show the necessity of exertionbut encourage the friends of
Home to use greater efforts in seeking its spiritual prosperity.

" HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY."

" Frequent and urgent appeals from the Directors of the Home Missionary
Society have so recently been made to the Pastors and Churches of the Con
gregational order, that it almost appears intrusive to address them again.
But the present day calls for reiteration in presenting the claims of religious
institutions. These societies are numerous ; and as each one has some pecu
liarity on which it rests its claims for general support, the public must bear
patiently the evil, if it is one, of repeated appeals, which can be diminished
only by generous and ready assistance. The Home Missionary.Society does
not seek to depreciate the merits of other institutions, nor would its friends
make unkind comparisons. It is quite enough for ttjem to plead their own
cause, and, as occasions arise, to present new arguments for a fair share of
the sympathies and co-operation of the friends of Home Missions. The
commencement of the Chronicle of British Missions, presents an appropriate
occasion for the following appeal.
As events move on, discoveries are made which strengthen the conviction
already entertained, that the existence of the Home Missionary Society is
almost essentially necessary, if the Gospel is to be widely diffused in England,
in connexion, at least, with the Congregational denomination. The ground
on which this conviction rests has often been referred to ; but it deserves to
be better known in order to secure, more promptly and vigorously, the co-
- operation of the churches of our order. The following observations will
show, by plain facts, that such is the case.
In two counties in which associations exist,ministers have made applications
for agents for destitute districts, describing their total inability to introduce
or sustain the Gospel in those districts, unless the Society affords them
efficient aid; that they have no churches around them able to assist;
and that it is useless to apply to neighbouring counties, as they have
VOL. I. N. S. D
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already more than they can accomplish in their own boundaries. From
another county in which Congregational churches are associated, five appli
cations have been made for missionaries, and grants to ministers to assist
them in village labours. The directors have recommended that application
be made to the secretaries of the association for the help required ; the
answer has in substance beenit is of no use ; for there are no funds for
affording aid to any applicationthe income being only 70 a year !
In another county, where an association is active but poor, one minister
ays: " I have written to the secretary of our association, at your desire.
I enclose you his answer : from it you will see that there is no hope from that
quarter of obtaining a missionary, or aid towards his support. Unless,
therefore, your society will take tip the case, and send a missionary, the
people must perish : no Gospel is near themthe district is so far distant
from our church that we cannot render them efficient help ; and yet many
of them desire the bread of life."
Another association, in a county containing a very large population,
sought the aid of the society in supporting an agent in a populous town and
neighbourhood. When a refusal was made, as the churches in that associa
tion were numerous, and some of them wealthy, the reply was to this effect:
The thing cannot be done unless you help us : no agent can be sent to that
district, if you do not mainly sustain him. We are deeply indebted to the
treasurer, and have no hope of change until after the annual meeting.
From several other counties, the secretaries of the associated churches
have sent urgent applications for aid. Two associations have lately united
the missionary stations in their counties with our society, as they found great
difficulty in sustaining them.
The last case that shall be named is that of a county in which for many
years there has been an active and useful association. The churches feeling
their strength, and being desirous of acting alone, have kept aloof from all
combined efforts with other associations, for doing good to England generally.
From that county, several applications for aid have come, on the ground that
the association was unable to afford assistance ; and that there was an
intention of reducing the aid now afforded twenty-five per cent., as the funds
would no longer meet the present grants to the different stations !
Now, if in the counties where our churches and ministers are strong and
energetic, such is the present state of things if in others, where no help can
be afforded for an extension of Home Missionary effortsif in a third class
of counties, the churches are not strengthened by association, and there is
no combined movement against the ignorance around themwhat is to be
done? If our society did not exist, to what quarter could application be made
for assistance? It is in vain that the poor churches in one destitute county
apply for help to a neighbouring county, rich in numbers and in wealth.
The geographical line of the county, except in one or two cases, is notpassed
over, and the cry for aid remains unnoticed. What is then to be done? As
far as we can judge, an organization like that of the Home Missionary Society
is the only one likely to supply this gTeat and acknowledged deficiencyto
stimulate the vigorous associations, and draw something from them by pre
senting the large claims of England, and thus enable it to help the weaker
associations and churches in their attempts to spread the Gospel around them.
The consequences to the Congregational denomination would be most
injurious, if at the present timein this day of activity on the part of all
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denominationsit should be left entirely to the influence of that cautious

system of tardy operations which might have been suitable fifty years ago,
but which is feebleness itself in the present day ofcompetition and aggression.
It is only necessary to look fairly at this subject, to consider it in all its
bearings, to feel that no greater benefit can be. conferred on churches,
associations, and on our country, than to strengthen and co-operate with an
institution like the Home Missionary Society. And as it is the great design
of the Society to act through associations, it will give that security for com
bined movement and efficient local superintendence, which is to be greatly
desired in the operations of all public institutions. This will draw out the
sympathies of the churphes, and prevent any central power from being inju
rious. It will direct the Home Missionary Society in carrying out its plans,
while the calls on the churches will fally and fairly be made. Enough has
been said to show that help is needed, that it is urgently sought by those
who already are doing their utmost in the cause. There is every security
that the sums contributed will be faithfully and scripturally applied. And if
any complain that they are too much importuned, that demands are so
multiplied they see no possibility of meeting them all, let them be seriously
reminded, that the only way to diminish the pressure, is to multiply the
number of those who will share it. Make sinners acquainted with the value
of the Gospel, and they will seek to secure its ordinances for themselves.
Let Christ be preached, where he has not been named, and the day will
come, when, from those very spots, now waste and barren, contributions will
arise, instead of calls for aid, and thus Home and Foreign lands will be
benefited. This is especially worthy the consideration of those Christians
who are just entering on life, for they may hope, in their own day, to see
such fruits of their liberality. And let their fathers, who, during a season
of unprecedented activity, have already borne the burden and heat of the
daylet them not give an example of being " weary in well-doing," but
rather by immediate and generous efforts point out the honourable path of
Christian liberality, as one which their descendants ought to follow. Never
did our nation need the regulating principles of the simple gospel more than
at the present time ; never was it more necessary to nse means to check the
progress of errors, which are destructive of every thing which the Christian
values. The directors disclaim the arm of flesh, but they must, therefore, nse
the sword of the spirit. The coercion of law they reject on principle but
the same principle ought to lead them to employ the compulsion of love, in
seeking the well-being of their fellow-men by personal exertions, and by the
labours ofothers. In promoting this great object, they look for suitable agency .
This is not prepared. But devoted men, whose energies are to be spent in
faithfully preaching the Gospel of Christ, are already receiving an appro
priate education. The work has been undertaken in faith. Believing the
statements of their brethren as to its necessity and importance, the directors
wait for their efficient co-operation. They look at the anticipations of the
churches as to their success, sometimes with fear and trembling, lest too much
should be expected from them ere their plans are fully matured, or before
they have obtained that amount of men and money, without which they will
be unable, even with God's blessing, to realize their high expectations. They
speak not despondinglybut with hopenot as doubting the sincerity of
their brethren's promises,but to urge them, on accountof the present necessity ,
to the discharge of an acknowledged duty.
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In future numbers of the Chronicle of British Missions some accounts

may be expecteil of the transactions of the Home Missionary Society. These
will necessarily he brief, the Society having, in the Home Missionary Maga
zine, (a new series of which has this month commenced) ample room for
pnblishing its transactions, and describing its progress. In conclusion, the
kind and generous co-operation of the pastors and churches of the Congrega
tional order, is respectfully and earnestly desired. The Directors feel their
dependence on God, and while they do so, they place a subordinate reliance
on their brethren. Already they have had most encouraging proofs that
their influence is beginning to be generally exerted in our behalf. Let this
become universal, and the work, as far as man can do it, will be accomplished."

HOME MISSIONARY PREACHER.

To the Editors of the Home Missionary Magazine.
As an old Village Preacher yon will perhaps allow me a
page or two, occasionally, for giving the experience I have gathered in that
department of Christian effort. I think, without being presumptuous, that
I may suggest some things to your Agents who are commencing their career
of useful labor that may be profitable. My own conviction is that most Vil
lage Preachers have much to learn as to stylemannerand adaptation;
before they can deeply or permanently arrest the attention of the Vil
lagers of England. There is an indifference, an apathy, an ignorance, and
self-satisfaction, among the greater number of our village bearersthat
render the labors of most preachers less successful than might otherwise be
expected. I account for much of this state of things in two waysthe
want of early training in religious knowledge by the precepts of parents
or ministers ; and the absence of religious example ; owing to the small
number of christians to be found in most of the villages of England. Be
sidesthe very indifference to religion that existsproduces a lethargy of
mind, and an ignorance of other thingsthat render mental efforts disagree
able, and spiritual expressions perfectly unintelligible'.
Whatever be the cause, the fact must be well known to all yonr mission
ariesthat in villages or hamlets where there is no evangelical ministry in
the establishmentor visits paid by gospel preachers of other denomina
tionsit is an extraordinary thing to find one decidedspiritual christian
man or woman. If, for the first time, a preacher goes to introduce the
preaching of the gospel, and enquires, in the primitive way, for one " that
is worthy,"many worthy people may be named, according to the estima
tion of their neighbours, but not in the scriptural sense of the termthe
attached friends of Christ, and of his disciples. Ineffectual enquiries are
made to find out a single individual, that, in the judgment of charitycan
be considered devoted to God. This is not said merely with reference to
those cases where the Missionary is not permitted to preach in any of the
cottagesfor christian people may refuse to grant this liberty ; and on the
other handthose who are not christians, may allow him to preach but
because it is a lamentable factknown to many who are conversant with
the villages of England in our agricultural districts. On this point I speak
from what I have known of such localities, and am grieved that such a state
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of things should exist in our beloved country, so far into the nineteenth
century.
But while there is this fearful destitution of spiritual religion, the minds
of multitudes of these villagers are quite satisfied as to the safety of their
souls ; no one has pointed out their responsibilities to God. The truth re
specting human nature has never been told them ; and all that they have
learnt from early life has tended to foster the spirit of delusion, inducing
the belief, that religion consisted of forms; and that if these were regularly
attended to, all would be well for eternity. The whole system of training
has served to bolster them up in the ideathat God himself could find no
fault with them :so that, while there was the entire absence of personal
heart-felt religion, they concluded that they were religious enough ! Add to
all this, the deep-rooted prejudice felt against those who pretended to be
more religious, and came to teach them a new religion, and your readers may
easily imagine some of the difficulties in the way of a village preacher. This
is a sad state of the more decent and respectable of the inhabitants.The
majority will be found inattentive even to the forms of religion, except twice
or thrice a year. To induce them to hear is difficultto get thein to think
is still more difficult; and to bring them to decide for Godis his peroga-
tive alone.
Looking at these, and other obstacles, in the way of introducing the gos
pel, for the first time, into destitute villages, where no evangelical ministry
has existed in the memory of manthe christian may well be discouraged.
It cannot surely be sectarian objects that lead a pastor from his quiet and
peaceful labors, to a village six or eight miles from his residence, to convey
the message of the gospel to those who never heard it. What can he gain
by it? He seeks nothing from them. He is at expence in journeying. His
physical energies are weakenedhis mind is made anxious about results.
The people, if converted, render hiin no aidthey cannot come to his place
of worship ! The principle that leads him thus to labor, must be superior to
all denominational opinions. It must be the good of souls that constrains
him to exercise self-denial, and spend his strength in such engagements. He
knows his fellow sinnershis own countrymenhis very neighboursthe-
people he sees in the streets of his town on the market day, are perishing:
for lack of knowledge. No one cares for their souls, and necessity is laid
upon him. He must go and preach Christ and him crucified.
This frequently prepares the way for the labors of a Home Missionary.
The pastor has thus preached in several villages for yearsbut he finds his
own duties at home so to increase, that he cannot do justice to all his en
gagementsand give two evenings a week to distant preaching. Applica
tion is made to the County Association, or, through it, to the Home Mission
ary Society for an Agent a promise of aidchiefly from the people of the
Pastor's charge is promised to the Society, and a Missionary is sent. In
this manner some most interesting fields of labor have been opened up, and
the seed sown is now producing fruit.
But if there are such ignorance, indifference and self-complacency, among
so many of the inhabitants of our rural districts it is very evident that the
instruction which the Missionaries give, must be adapted to their moral and
mental conditionor little success can attend their most unwearied efforts.
The sermon that would tell on au intelligent and religiously educated con
gregation, would be but beating the air, if delivered to the people we have
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named. And yet-it will not do for a village teacher, because the people
are ignorant, to speak without thinking-study, or preparation. There are
extremes from which the village teacher must keep, if he expects success.
Allow me, in my next paper, to state whatl consider should be--the manner
and matter of a village preachers public instmctions. _

ACCOUNT or 'run HOME MISSION STATION AT MORECOMBE

LAKE, NEAR CHARMOUTH, DORSETSHIRE.
(See Engraving.)
Morecombelake is a hamlet of the parish of Whitechurch, Canonieorum
one mile from the parish church. The church living is estimated at from
800 to 1000 a year, comprehending the parishes of \\ hitechurch, Marsh
wood, Stanton Street, Gabriels, and Chideock. In 1830, these parishes,
(except a small Baptist chapel--supplied by laymen, and often not at all)
were dependent upon the Vicar of Whitechurch, who did all that was done
for the four parishes for upwards of 25 years, unaided by any one. In these
parishes there was one parochial school for 12 boys, and a Sabbath school,
taught by the master ot' same 30 or 40 children. In visiting 300 families,
scattered on the sides of the hills and mountains, and living in vales-I could
only find 7 Bibles and 20 Testaments. In one village, where I began a
week evening service, there was not a bible in the hamlet, except one-just
brought into the place by u young man who had returned from Dorchester
gaol-where he had been placed for the violation of the laws of his country.
The whole was a scene of moral desolation. Whole hamlets were found,
and scarcely aman, woman, or child, frequented any place of worship.
These are facts which none can deny-who have lived here for 12 years.
Some did not seem to have heard of a Saviour at all-and not a few had no
knowledge of his blessed name, not having been to church for 7 or 12 or
more years, and there was no other place provided. By circulation of
tracts, commencing schools, visiting the poor at their habitations, preaching
in houses, barns, open air-a spirit of hearing was awakened. In 1832, two
chapels were opened. The first at Morecombelake ; the second, five miles
from it, at Marshalsea. The third chapel was opened at Fish Pond in 1837.
That first built has been enlarged this year, and holds 350 hearers, and is
filled in every part. The other two chapels are also well filled. The
hearers now number at least one thousand adults, and five hundred children.
I have circulated, with my own hand, 300 bibles, and 700 testamentsf
Have four Sabbath schools, with a number upon the books of 400 children,
and 24 Sabbath school teachers. The ordinance of the Lords Supper is
administered at two places, here, and at Marshalsea. The church is one
the members 50. Many have been gathered to glory. The daily schools-
one here, and the second at Fish Pond : have 180 children in attendance.
To give any correct impression-of the changes in these districts, by the
effects of the Home Missionary Society-with the evident blessing of God,
is impossible. The many proofs of divine grace, in calling poor sinners to
the Saviour, are living epistles, known and read, ot' the value ot' the Redee
mers precious blood. The present aspect ofthe Mission is most encourag
ing. The shaking in the dry bones, and bringing men, women, and children,
to receive eternal life, must be matter of praise and love to Him, who shall
have all the glory.
Morecombelake. J. H.
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COHRANEAR
SREMTOSUHTIH,

MORECOMBELAKE,
CHAPEL

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HOME

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 FOR FEBRUARY, 1841.
THE PASTOR'S NOTE BOOK.No. 2.
The following communication from
a respected friend is worthy of a
place under this head ; especially as
it refers to the paper of last month.
We made no comments on the affect
ing story , but left it to produce its own
impression. We are glad, however,
that it has suggested the useful re
marks of our correspondent, which
we doubt not will commend them
selves to our readers.
I have read with deep and
painful interest, the narrative insert
ed in your January Magazine, No. 1,
of The Pastor's Note Book. I trust,
none of your readers will rise from
its perusal, without some salutary re
flections, on the awful danger of delay.
But what has more particularly im
pressed my own mind, is the great
responsibility, and frequent difficulty
connected with the duty of visiting
dying persons. It may be presumed,
that the minister, who has furnished
the account referred to, did not think
it necessary to mention every remark
made by himself on the mournful oc
casion ; and probably he did urge on
the almost despairing sinner, the ac
ceptance of that full and free salva
tion which in health had been despi
sed. Yet I am struck with the fact,
that no allusion is made to any attempt
of the kind. And the omission sug
gests a few observations, which may
bear perhaps a more general applica
tion.
It is well known, that among the
more ignorant classes of the commu
nity, there is an idea widely preva
lent, of the propriety or benefit of
having some one to pray with a dying
person. You will not suppose, for
one moment, that I consider prayer
an unsuitable exercise for such a sea
son. I only argue for the necessity
ofconnecting with it a plain and faith
ful statement of the gospel. There
are many so blindly superstitious, that
it is almost impossible to disabuse
tbem of the notion, that a minister's
prayers convey to them some saving
virtue. While there are others, not
?ui te so grossly ignorant, who yet may
eel soothed by the voice of prayer,
or by expressions uttered in suppli
cating a God of mercy and compas
sion, while they remain entirely un
convinced of theirjreal danger as sin
ners, and without the least apprehen
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sion of the only way in which God
can be a just God and yet a Saviour.
In either case, the kind and well-
meaning visitor may be unwittingly
strengthening delusion, and sealing
up a lie iu the right hand of the suf
ferer. It may be said, that none who
are likely to read these lines, can be
supposed to act so superficially as
this. Yet I have been often struck,
even in conversing with pious visitors
of the sick, or hearing their state
ments, with the prominence given to
the fact, that they prayed with than ;
and the apparent ease, or at least
absence of anxiety, with which they
have spoken of paying such visits. It
is not only the one individual about
to pass into eternity, whose interest
is to be considered but there are
others presentrelatives or neigh
bours. If they see that prayer is
offered without faithful warning, with
one who has lived an unconcerned or
an ungodly life, is it not natural for
them to conclude, that they may per
severe in the same course, if they can
only secure a similar service to be
performed by their dying bed.
The valley of the shadow of death,
is unquestionably a scene unfavoura
ble to giving or receiving religious
instruction. The very conviction that
the time is so shortthe feeling that
this may be the only opportunitythat
no other messenger is likely to bring
the glad tidings to the patientthese
impressions, to say nothing of the
sufferings witnessed, are fitted to
embarrass and to agitate a sensitive
mind. And in such circumstances
as those described in the case of Mr.
S., where all was horror, and alarm,
and consternation, the situation of a
visitor is truly agonizing. It might
certainly then be desirable to com
mence with prayer, for the sake at
once of imploring divine aid, and
producing somewhat of composure,
or of quietness. Yet, a state of alarm,
though so distressing to witness, con
siderably facilitates the work to be
done. Amidst terrors and misgivings,
the question was asked ofold, " What
shall I do to be saved ?" " Believe on
the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt
be saved," was the ready reply. To
set forth at once, the Saviour's bound
less grace, and all-sufficiency, is then
the only object to be aimed at. But,
of course, much depends on previous
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habits. A person never before in
structedunacquainted with the very
rudiments of gospel truthbut just
awakened to his real danger, while
racked with his own pain, and dis
turbed by the lamentations of others
presents peculiar difficulties to one
who would gladly point him to the
Lamb of Cod, who taketh away the
sin of the world. While, on the other
hand, as in the case referred to, where
an individual has often heard the
truth in vain, there may be a tendency
to admit tlie discouraging thought, that
it is hopeless to repeat what has been
so ofteu rejected. For both classes,
however, the Scriptures furnish ap
propriate instruction. The beautifully
simple statements of the New Testa
ment, are at once the source and the
model ofthe counsels to be administer
ed. John iii. 16. 3fl. Matt, xviii. 11.
1 Tim. i. 19. are each in itself a com
pendium of the way of salvation, cal
culated equally to give collectedness
to the mind of the speaker, and to
present the truth most simply and
forcibly to the hearer; whether obsti
nate unbelief, or deep rooted igno
rance, be the prominent feature of his
mind. Where thelatter predominates,
even these simple statements must be
explained, and as simply as possible
it must be done. The passages refer
red to, embrace two grand topicsthe
sinner's min, and the divine appoint
ment of a Saviour. The latter truth
implies and confirms the former; while
it sweetly and effectually allays the
well-grounded fears ofa dying sinner.
It should, if possible, be ascertained,
whether the sufferer understands the
terms employedwe are apt perhaps
to take too much for granted in this
matterwe areso familiar with Scrip
ture language, as to forget sometimes
the real state of a mind entirely unac
quainted with it. It might be very de
sirable for those who are often called
to such duties as are now under con
siderationto study how they should
perform themto imagine, as far as
possible, what their own ideas would
be, were they to hear for the very
first time of salvation by Christto
picture, if they can, a mind entirely
blank, so far as regards the distin
guishing doctrines of the gospel. And
let none suppose I am describing an
extreme or a very rare case. It is
-one, alas, too common in this so-called
christian country. And even among
those who have been attendants on a
gospel ministry. I have known of in
stances where no definite ideahad ever
been attached to the words they had
heard, because no personal interest
had ever been felt in the truths con
veyed by them.
But, hitherto, I have spoken of
those, who, however ignorant, are at
least alarmed in the near view of
death. By far more difficult is the
visitor's task, when a self-righteous
sinner thinks that he may die in peace.
Perhaps this state is much more fre
quently connected with profound igno
rance, than that previously supposed.
And truly it presents an appalling
aspect, in a dying hour. To sound
alarm, where weeping friends expect
only consolation to disturb a suf
ferer, and deprive him of a hope to
which he clingsespecially if this be
done by one unasked, one whose own
love to souls has alone prompted the
almost unwelcome visitthis is a task
which nothing but a strong reliance
on divine aid, and a most realizing
view of eternal things, can enable a
christian to accomplish. Yet it must
be done, and done with all the plain
ness, the fidelity, and boldness, of
one who sees the interests of eternity
suspended on an hour. Yet, care
must be taken that it be done feeling
ly ; that the tone be that of kindness ;
and the energy of manner, appear
to be the earnestness of love. It is
sometimes successful, solemnly to
give the assurance, that the instructor
would not venture his or her own soul,
on such false groundsdurst not ap
pear in the presence of a righteous
God, without a better righteousness
than that possessed. And when all
this has been done, faithfully, and as
fully as circumstances will admit, then
prayer comes innot only to invoke
the Spirit's blessing on his own truth
but as a solemn testimony of the
speaker's real motives, and that he
can appeal for the truth of his state
ments, to him who is the Judge of all.
Perhaps the best habitual prepara
tion for this important office, is to
cultivate a strong confidence in the
efficacy of the gospel, as the divinely
appointed means, in connection with
the Spirit's influence, of saving tinners
to enter deeply into the spirit of
that declaration, " I am not ashamed
of the gospel of Christ," &c. see Rom.
i. 1417. to consider its universal
adaptationthe command to preach
it to every creature, in all circum
stances, and under every possible
variety of character, of habits, or of
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disposition. A deep and clear con
viction of this, will sustain, under the
most discouraging effortswhether
these are met by the accumulated
darkness of prejudice and ignorance
or whether they are called for, to
reiterate for the thousandth time, the
very truths under which the heart has
become gospel hardened. And it may
just be added, that a humbling recol
lection of the individual's own con
dition, when in a state of enmity and
blindness, with ardent gratitude and
habitual enjoyment in the deliverance
experienced from it will at once
inspire confidence in that blessing
which can crown the feeblest instru
mentality and nerve the mind for
speaking unwelcome truths, " whe
ther men will hear, or whether they
will forbear."
PROCEEDINGS of the DIRECTORS
OF THE
HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
During the past month the Direc
tors have sent five Agents to new
stations previously adopted by the
Society, viz. to the city of Lincoln
Long Riston in the East Riding of
Yorkshire ThuWoicinSuffolkBrix-
h a hi in Devonand Caistor in Lin
colnshire. During the same time,
three other stations of considerable
importance have been added to their
list, and will be furnished with the
preaching of the gospel, as soon as
suitable Agents can be obtained, for
whom they are anxiously seeking.
They trust, that the plan of educating
young men, specially, for Home Mis
sionary laborwill, when fully carried
out, remove to some extent the great
difficulty, which the Directors experi
ence at the present time, of supplying
the demands made upon them for
Missionaries. There are at present
nine young men under instruction.
How far this nnmberis to be increased,
will depend on the number of suitable
applications, and partly also on the
amount of funds received by the So
ciety. The expenditure from May up
to the close of the last quarter (31st
of Dec.) has exceeded the income
by nearly one thousand pounds. The
Directors, however, are not discou
ragedas many promises have been
made to themwhich they have no
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doubt will be realized before their
financial year is closed.
Having given the above brief ab
stract of their proceedings during the
past month, as far as new Stations and
Agents are concernedthe Directors
cannot withhold from the friends of
the Societysome facts relative to
the opposition made in many quarters
to the labors of their Agents. The
Journals of the Missionaries indicate"
a state of things in our country which
no friend to religion, and to religions
liberty ,can contemplate withoutalarm
and grief. The extracts, which we
shall give from the Journals referred
to, will show plainly a necessity for
the exertions of an institution like the
Home Missionary Society, to counter
act in rural and in other districts
the efforts of the Oxford School men,
and other High Church men. This
newly awakened zeal in favor of what
we believe to be dangerous errors,
has placed serious obstacles in the
way of the spiritual instruction of the
people. The claim to supremacy,
which they now advance, has led
many of them to oppose all other sects.
In those parts of England, where few
clergy are found to preach faithfully
the doctrines of the reformationno
assistance is likely to be sought from
the "Pastoral Aid Society"so that,
if other denominations do not exert
themselves, those parts ofour country
will become awfully benighted.
The Journals from which the ex
tracts are given, have been received
in the space of one week. It will be-
plainly seen, how difficult is the posi
tion of an evangelist in the circum
stances referred to, and that unless
ourSociety sustains him, hemustleave
the fieldnot to evangelical laborers,
but to the teachers of the doctrines
and commandments of men.
From a station in the county of So
merset the Agent writes as follows:
" Although our progress has been
slow, there has been progress even
till the present. Our attendance at
P. on sabbath evening, varies from
120 to 150. The spirit of hearing
the inclination to attend,seems to
spreadand chiefly in consequence
of the bitter, and in many cases, low
and ungentlemanly opposition of the
Rector of the parish. His zeal against
dissenters is as strong to all appear
ance, but not so pure, as Saul's was
against the christians ; for he is " per
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scenting us even unto strange cities."
Not content with opposing us in P.
he lias followed us to VV. ami scatter
ed our hearers. The eiergynian of
W. parish is rather easy minded, and
so he feels himself called upon, I sup
pose, to step in. He has taken some
land adjoining the village, in order
that he may have some instrument of
compulsion. This land he lets in
small plots to the poor ; but those who
go to meeting are excluded from the
list of his tenantry, and are farther
given to understand, that they need
never expect any of his favours. His
opposition at P. has entirely spent
itself, and those who were frightened
away, begin now to venture out. But
in consequence of his efforts at W.
we have but two or three to attend
ns, whereas before the house was well
filled."
Another agent in the same county
writes, " The church people in one
particular village, are greatly intimi
dating the poor. They are very badly
off ; and the Rev. has stated to all
the poor who come to Chapel, that
they shall not have any of his potato
ground for their benefit. Several of
our frienns have small pieces of his
land, in which they grow their vege
tables. After this year he will not
grant his land to any dissenter. This
is one way, out of many, in which we
are annoyed. Last week some kind
friend with a gun, destroyed in one
of our Chapel windows, between 30
and 40 panes of glass !
" From these statements you can
observe, that we are not without our
trials ; but I am happy to say, that
they do not deter any of us from our
works of faith, and labours of love.
I think I can say, that those who are
with us, are so conscientiously."
Respecting another village, the
same agent writes" The cause of
God in this place is progressing. At
this season of the year, the congrega
tion is very good. So good is it, that
the clergyman has become alarmed,
and has actually preached a sermon
lately to his people, on the great sin
of dissent from the church. This,
however, gave great offence even to
his own friends. But still, he has some
influence with a few. We had just
obtained permission to draw some
stones, from a quarry of a gentleman,
with whom the clergyman is acquaint
ed, to build a wall, to enclose our
little chapel ; but, a few days ago, we
were forbidden to take any more.
We shall have great difficulty to ob
tain any elsewhere."
In the neighbourhood of the station
occupied by an Agent in the county
of Salop, there are three destitute
villages, containing a population of
1401) souls, from which, the influence
of the clergy has, hitherto, been suc
cessful in excluding all attempts to
introduce the gospel by any other
denomination than their own. No
wonder that your Agent remarks,
" the inhabitants perish for lack of
knowledge."
Respecting one village, another
Agent writes, " It is very necessary
this village should he attended to,
since the Church minister is of the
new Oxford school ; and recommends
his doctrines in a manner that speaks
most powerfully to the poor. He
visits the sick in his canonical robes,
gives much to the poor, and enforces
from the pulpit the efficacy of the
sacraments, and the duties connected
with saints' days."
The above cases are not given be
cause there is any thing extraordinary
in themfor we are afraid that the
same spirit is displayed in every part
of England. We are pained to wit
ness the fearful responsibility, assum
ed by those, who are so obstinately
opposing the scriptural efforts of good
men, to lessen the admitted moral des
titution of mauy districts of our coun
try. It places before us a sad and
dreary prospect respecting the future,
if the sentiments of the new school
should spread more widely. In large
towns their efforts can be counter
acted, in some degree, by the Clergy
who remain faithful to evangelical
doctrines, and by the ministers and
churches ofother denominations, who
are happily not tainted with the dan
gerous heresy. But in many country
districts, where the evil exists to a
great extent, there is no counteract
ing influence, except the labors of
Home Missionariesor other Evan
gelists. The people are in danger of
perishing under the erroneous teach
ing of these zealous, but spiritually
blinded men ; and your Agents are
alone found, exerting themselves to
show to the people a more excellent
way. From Journals ofother Mission
aries we find, that the opposition
referred to has succeeded in various
instances, in nearly breaking up our
Sunday schools. The gifts at the new
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year, bestowed on the poor and dis
tressed, and which had a tendency
to produce kindly feelings, have been
rendered, by bigotry, the sources of
' bitterness and strife. The system of
compulsion has, in many places, taken
a new form, and intimates very plainly
what the fate of Home Missionary
exertions would be, if such persons
liad the power to carry out their
designs.
This adverse state of things, neither
our Ministers nor Missionaries were
prepared to meet ; and owing to the
neglect of Home Missions by our
churchesmanyvery many villages
are without the gospel at this moment.
In a number of such places, the newly
awakened energies and zeal of the
parties referred to are directed
against every attempt to introduce
the gospel. Our Missionaries cannot
at any price obtain rooms, and the
poor people dare not allow them to
preach in their cottages. And during
the summer, when open door preach
ing was proceeded with, a county
policeman interrupted one of our
Agentsat the command of the Cler
gyman, and demanded his licence to
preach ; and threatened him with the
penalty of the law if he preached
there again without a licence. Such
is the state of England the land of
libertyof Biblesand of Christian
churches in the 41st year of the 19th
century !
It is evident from the above, that
no singleprivate efforts can over
come such an extended system of op
position. Even a County Association
will find it a difficult task, to continue
Missionaries in such circumstances.
A Society therefore that can sustain,
and by other means encourage and
protect devoted men, struggling a-
gainst such annoyances and opposi
tion, seems almost essential to the
continuance of the present efforts,
and the extension of the gospel in
those very districts which are most
in need of pure, simpleevangelical
preaching.* AVe can assure the Pas
tors and members of our churches,
that the Journals of the Missionaries
present sufficient evidence to shew
A Minister, aided by the Society, thus
writes, " It would be impossible for me to
extend my labors in the many villages in
which I preachnonor should 1 be able
to keep my post without your help." After
describing the means used by the Clergy
man to destroy his Infant School he had
established, at great expence, he adds, " Nor
will weak interests be able to stand their
Si
that redoubled efforts are required to
prevent a retrograde movement as to
religious knowledge ami practice in
many districts of our country. The
unhappy change that has taken place,
in many formerly deemed Evangeli
cal preachers, and their union with
the Anti-Evangelical party, who have
adopted some of the worst errors of
Popery, is a fearful omen. By their
means, the wall of separation has be
come higher than before. There is no
shaking of hands over that wall now.
There is no acknowledgment that Dis
senting Ministers andMissionaries are
fellow labourers in the same greatwork
of saving souls. No! there is the lan
guage of censureof warning and
of denunciation ; and the result is
a schisma division in the body of
the faithful. We have not changed
the right hand of fellowship is of
fered by us still to all who love and
preach Christ and him crucified. It
is rejected. We cannot help it,
tbongh we deeply lament that such a
state of things should exist in the pro
fessing church of Christ. We are
anxious to manifest another spirit,
and seek, without contention the
salvation of our countrymen, and of
the world.
INTERESTING NARRATIVE, COMMU
NICATED BY A MISSIONARY.
Some Account of the late Wm. HoriwelU
Milter, of Ivy Bridge, Devon.
When the Psalmist David said " The
righteous shall be had in everlasting
remembrance," perhaps he intended
to express not only a fact that it will
be so, but also a duty devolving upon
survivors to remember the faith, hope,
holy life, and happy death of " them
who are gone before," and to use
means whereby this knowledge may
be extended and perpetuated. It is
with these views that some account
is here given of the above-mentioned
man of God, who made an exchange
of worlds on Dec. 17th, 1840. He
was an eminent instance of the power
of Divine grace, and it is hoped, that
ground, much more advance against such
formidable antagonists, unless backed by the
support of stronger churches. And how im
portant that they should I for, in thousands
of places, they are the only witnesses for
the truth ; and were they obliged to aban
don their posts, the progress of Christ's
Kingdom would be gteatly impeded in this
country,"
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a relation of his life, experience, and Of W. Horswell let me next remark

death, will be rendered useful to some
who may peruse these lines. Con His nnion with the church.
cerning our late friend, W. Horswell, He did not so soon come forward
I wish to record, to unite with the people of God as was
expected and desired. Various con
His state and conduct before his jectures as to the reason of this were
conversion. formed : at length it appeared, that
no under-valnationofchristian fellow
With shame and sorrow he has been ship and the Lord's Supper influenced
beard to confess, that in the earlier him ; but a feeling of great diffidence
part of his life, he " walked after the with regard to himselfa sense of his
course of this world ;"the profligate own unworthiness, and a fear of dis
were his chosen companionsthe ale honouring the cause of our God and
house his constant resortand the Saviour; but he came forward, and,
Keel-alley his greatest delight, in the presence of the infant congre
where also he excelled many ; and in gational church of Ivy Bridge, de
this seductive and dangerous course clared what the Lord had done for
he was long held a willing captive. his soul, acknowledged that the hum
Hard, very hard, he found it, to break ble labours of the Home Missionary
away from his old practices and evil had been made a blessing to him
communications ; but graceall-suf
ficient, and all-effectual grace, ena and requested to be received as a
member, hoping he might be enabled
bled him; so that he afterwards as to walk worthy of a christian profes
cordially hated those sinful pleasures sion. During his withdrawmeut from
as he once delighted in them. On the room, he was cordially and joy
the Sunday evening preceding his fully voted to be received. When
death, he accompanied a friend, who this was announced to him, upon his
went to preach at Cornwood. When re-admission, he exclaimed " Blessed
returning, he said, how different was be God !" It was a solemn and affect
this visit from his last to that place ! ing moment ; all feltall weptwe
Then he went on an errand of foolish together fell down upon our knees,
festivity, and returned in a state of and gave God thanks. In the next
intoxication, which he said he would place let us notice'
not have repeated, " no, not for a
thousand pounds." Should these lines His confirmation in grace.
meet the eye of any still addicted to
courses so sinful, miserable, and dan For although no episcopal hand
gerous, would to God they may now was imposed upon his head, confirm
see their error, and have grace, like ed in grace he assuredly was. There
our friend Horswell, " to forsake the is reason to believe, that his connec
foolish and live." tion with the church of Christ greatly
conduced to his establishment in the
His conversion to God. faith and hope of the gospelthe
church-meetiugs,and the solemnly de
What first effectually wrought on lightful ordinance of the Lord's Sup
his mind is not known : but, at that per, he much enjoyed. Also, the
time, a great spirit of hearing brought ministry which was first graciously
many under the word, and him among owned for good to him, he confessed
the rest. It was like the abundant was greatly blessed to his edification ;
bloom of spring ; every blossom did and no wonder, for be heard as for
not become fruitmany, alas, were eternity, thought much, and was fer
blighted, but some were productive, vent at a throne of grace, seeking
to our encouragement and joy. This the blessing " which maketh rich."
was especially the casewithour friend. Buck's Young Christian's Guide was
He became a constant attendant at put into his hand, which he perused
the house of Godwas entirely re with growing satisfaction and profit :
formed in his conductjoined in pray indeed, his profit in the Divine life
er at prayer-meetingsand erected was great, and appeared to all. But
an altar for God in his own family ; especial mention should be made of
indeed, all the signs of grace were Finney's Lectures on Revivals of
evident in bis spirit, conduct, and Religion ; he pondered them deeplv,
conversation, and that with all per- and was stirred up to prayer, to zeal,
everance; notwithstanding the pe to liberality, of which much might be
culiar difficulties which beset bis way. said, but it must be waived now.
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Only let it be added, that some heart-
searching sentiments of that author
led our friend to the work of rigid
self-examination, and made him fear
for a time that he was not a real par
taker of Divine grace. This did him
no harm ; the breeze was strongthe
stem was bentbut the root was firm,
for he was a plant of the Lord's own
right hand planting. Lastly,
His death.
Do coming events cast their shad
ows afore? Have extraordinary pro
vidences any pre-monitions, intimat
ing their approach, and preparing
their way ? Then, perhaps, the fol
lowing circumstances indicated the
will of the Lord for the removal of
our dear friend.* Repeatedly, and
remarkably, the topics of public dis
course were, the bliss of heaven,
and the evidences of a good hope
of that eternal inheritance. A young
minister, preached twice, the first
time from these words, " And
what wilt thou do in the swellings
of Jordan?" and emphatically said,
" Young man, I may never see you
again,I will preach your funeral
sermon while you are alive." His
other text was, " Thy way is in the
seathy footsteps are not known,"
repeatedly remarking, that God's
Rattier we should sayHow kind it was
in Godto prepare him for the solemn event
that awaited himby directing the minds of
Preachers to suitable subjects. Editors.
INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME
MISSIONARY STATIONS.
DEVON.
AN AFFLICTIVE PROVIDENCE SU
PERSTITION - BELIEF IN WITCH
CRAFT-DESCRIPTION OF DEVON
SHIRE, MORALLY.
Another solemn event, and loud
call, has occurred at C, in the sud
den attack of a youngman by disease,
and typhus fever, and his removal by
death. God sends awful warnings
in much mercyyet, "when his hand
is lifted up," many " will not see-
but they shall see." " O that they
were wise, that they understood
this ; that they would consider their
latter end." From these words I
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severest dispensations are always in
love and mercy tohis people." Already
it has been stated, that W. Horswell,
the Sunday evening previous to his
death, accompanied a friend, who
went to preach at Comwood ; and,
as if directed by presentiment, his
text was, " I am now ready to be of
fered, and the time of my departure
is at baud." Most deeply did our
dear, departed friend enter into the
spirit of that passage, and prayed
after the sermon in a manner truly
sweet and heavenly. On the Wed
nesday following, a distressing event
occurred in the village,a little girl
was burnt to death, which led the
subject of these remarks in his family
worship, to read of the suffering and
death of Christ, to speak of the text
he had last heard preached from, " I
am now ready to be offered," &c.
and in prayer he prayed for the dis
tressed and bereaved mother, and
that his family might be preserved
from an untimely end. But the next
morning, about 9 o'clock, oh, who can
describe the public consternation
the general sorrow when it was
discovered, that our dear dear friend,
William Horswell, was smashed, and
torn in pieces by the machinery of the
mill in which he worked!
In this way it pleased God to call
him hence, leaving a wife and three
children, the church and neighbour
hood, to mourn their lossyet to re
joice in his unspeakable and eternal
gain.
addressed the people on Tuesday
evening, who appeared very atten
tive to the word, and much impress
ed. How heartily do I desire that
the impression may be deepened
become permanent, issuing in sound
conversion, and full salvation.
Another and larger house is offered
for the preaching at C. This should
be regarded with gratitude to God,
and trust in his providential care;
especially after the many influential
efforts made to prevent our procuring
a room, and to deprive us when we
had oue. " He that sitteth in the
heavens shall laugh:" the weapons
of the wicked shall not prosper.
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Let me here note down another of
the prevailing superstitions of this
quarter, it is Witchcraft. I was un
aware of its deep-rootedness, and
extensive prevalence, until recently ;
and then was painfully surprised to
find, that in case especially of any
extraordinary disease of body, de
pression of mind, loss, or diseases in
cattle, recourse is immediately had
to conjurers, white witches, (so call
ed) charms, See. ; and that not only
by the poor and ignorant, but by re
spectable farmers, and others, from
whom we naturally look for better
things.
I took occasion, recently, to expose
the folly and wickedness of such
things, which has given rise to much
discussion, and no little stir.
I recently called to see a sick per
son, and had with her a moving and
melting interview. After praying, and
being about to leave, she grasped my
hand, saying, " O remember to pray
for me the prayers of a good man
will prevailand God will hear your
prayers." I hope she is a brand
plucked from the fire : a wonderful
change has evidently taken place in
her spirit and conduct of late.
The more I know of this neighbour
hood, the more I am afflicted and
discouraged at the exceeding wicked
ness of the people. It may be truly
said, and with an extensive refer
ence," their hearts are fully set in
them to do evil."
A leading preacher in this county
has thus recorded his opinion:"Devon-
shire sinners are bold, presumptuous,
daring, proud rebels." Alas, that
there should be so much of truth in
this black testimony. The natural
scenery is romantic and charming.
" Every prospect pleases,
And only man is vile,"
awfully and desperately vile. Our
Lord's description of the unjust
judge is answered by multitudes a-
round us, " They fear not God, nor
regard man." It would be very easy,
by minute and extended statements,
to substantiate this charge, made in
sorrow, not in anger, but I forbear ;
detail would be only disgusting and " Let hell oppose God's only Son
distressing. In spite of foes, his cause goes on.
A poor yonng man, on his death
bed at C. said, " I did not believe
there was either God or devilheaven All power is in his hand,
or hell ; but now I know itit has
been revealed to me." And he add
ed, " I have a bargain to make with
God, and fear I shall not be able to
make it."
Another, at whose house I called
with traets, apparently near death,
reproached his father for the evil
example set him and said, he had
never so much as said to him " Rich
ard, take a book into your hand."
Alas! for such wicked parentsfor
such misguided children. Alas, for
the neglected, benighted, perishing
villagers of christian Britain !
PROSPERITY REALIZED AMIDST
CONTINUED OPPOSITION.
My station presents a most chequer
ed appearance of light and shade
with circumstances of the most cheer
ing, and of the most depressing cha
racter. We have the gratifying ap
pearance of open doors for the word
in as many as sixteen different places
in many of which the attendance
is good in some, Sunday schools
have been formed, chapels have been
erected, repaired or enlarged, and
souls have been collected together as
a church of Christ. Under this view
of the subject we joyfully exclaim,
" What hath God wrought." It is
the Lord's doing, and all the praise
belougs to him. On the other hand,
every unfriendly, unfavourable prin
ciple is in vigorous operation ; and
unchecked by divine providence and
by law, God only knows what extre
mities would be the result. A little
time back a dead set was made upon
my character ; soon after, my horse
was violently and maliciously struck
while I was preaching, and was con
sequently unable to cany me home ;
and still more recently, the stone at
the head of my dear babe's grave was
torn up and thrown over the bridge
at L. M. into the river. One person,
of high doctrinal views, says, I am
sure to go to ;another, of an
opposite creed, declares, we " all
shall be for believing a lie;"
and another has expressed himself
thus, had he his will, he would " blow
tip all the dissenters together." Still
and
His people to defend."
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HAPPY RESULTS OF HOME MISSIONS and two younger ones, died; and
SUPPORT AND COMFORT IN SICK now, while I am writing, the bell is
NESS AND DEATH. tolling for three! What a motive to
diligence ! May the Lord sanctify
After such a summer, and such a these awakening dispensations.
blessed season for the ingathering
of the precious fruits of the earth, I
was in a measure prepared to expect DESIRE TO HEARTHEWORDOFCOn
the incessant rains, which have fallen PRACTICALLY CARRIED OUT BY
during the present month ; this has THE CONDUCT.
impeded my work, especially in visit I am, through the tender mercies
ing the sick and the dying. A malig of God, though faint, yet pursuing
nant fever, and the measles, have the delightful work, in preaching glad
prevailed in this neighbourhood for tidings to the poor perishing villagers
the last two months. Several have around, with, I trust, increasing evi
been called into eternity, and many dences of success. The windy storm
are now in a distressing state. la and tempest does not prevent them
one family, a mother, three children, from walking a considerable distance,
and two apprentices, were all down however hilly, dark, and dismal the
together; three of them appeared way, to hear trie words of eternal life ;
dangerous. In another family there and frequently, when having had no
is a falher and three children, one of thing but a piece of barley bread for
them delirious. In many other fami dinner. O how true, that the king
lies there have been the most heart dom of God is not meat, and drink,
rending scenes. I never remember but righteousness and peace, and joy
having witnessed more of the power in the Holy Ghost. I have recently
of religion than in the experience of opened a Sabbath school at another
a beloved friend, who was a mem of my stations, consisting of 23 scho
ber of the church, during a length lars, with a prospect that the number
ened period of great suffering. He will be considerably more. The har
was enabled to exemplify the chris vest is great, but suitable labourers
tian character, so as to leave an im are few. Several of my regular hear
pression on all who visited him, that ers, and some ofthem decidedly pious,
he had not followed a cunningly de have, within some months past, left
vised fable, but that he was building the neighbourhood : some have emi
on the rock of ages, and mectening grated to distant shores. I feel the
for glory everlasting. He has enter loss, but dare not murmur. " He
ed into rest ; his dear wife, (who was doeth all things well."
a fellow heir of the grace of life, and
also a member with us) presented,
during the painful trial, a fine speci HERTS.
men of the female character : day
PROVIDENTIAL DELIVERANCE.
after day, night after night, and week
after week, she watched and waited During the month I have been sig
by the bed-side of her suffering part nally and mercifully delivered when
ner; often she was found kneeling my life was in imminent peril. This
at his side with her little family, com deliverance I wish to record to the
mending him and the children to Him praise and glory of God. The circum
who is the father of the fatherless, stances of the case are as follows.
and a husband to the widow. She On my way from W.E.I was met in a
was allowed to follow to the grave very narrow part of the lane by two
the remains of her departed husband ; gigs. I heard them coming at a furi
but 'ere her tears had been wiped ous rate, and one of the persons in
away, for the loss she had sustained, them hollowing like a madman; I
she began to sink, and after a few therefore drew the horse on which I
days confinement, her ransomed spirit was riding as near to the ditch as pos
also fled, to join the blest above. I sible , hoping they would pass me safe
buried them both in one grave ; and ly ; but the first gig knocked my horse
last Sabbath fortnight improved the into the ditch, and I fell into the road,
solemn event, to an overflowing con and the wheel of the second gig went
gregation. They have left seven within four inches of my head, and the
children, all under 14 years, and we person struck at ine, aud broke my
are trying to find a home for each hat. I was fearful the horse would,
among the friends here. in the struggle, plunge upon me, as
Last week three elderly women, he was much frightened, as well as
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myself, but through the goodness of
my heavenly Father, I was mercifully
preserved from sudden death, and
even from a broken bone. As soon
as I could mount my horse, I rode back
to the house ofone of the farmers,who
was in the first vehicle, and showed
him what a dirty plight I was in, owing
to his imprudence. He seemed to be
very sorry for what had happened,
and said, he and the rest had been to
pay their tithe, and the parson made
them drink too much punch; for he
would have them drink the health of
so many, that they were overcome ;
and having at his request sung a song,
they were excited. All the party
have since made apologies. Some of
my friends wished me to punish them,
but this I shall not do because it would
be likely to prejudice the minds of
their friends against me, and the
cause I am anxious to promote.
In the view of this providential
and merciful deliverance, I am con
strained to exclaim " Bless the Lord,
O my soul, and forget not all his bene
fits ; whoforgiveth all thine iniquities,
who healeth all thy diseases, who re-
deemeth thy life from destruction,
and crowneth thee with loving kind
ness, and tender mercies."
KENT.
INSTANCE OF IGNORANCE; VISITA-
TION USEFUL.
A few weeks since I received a
very urgent request to visit a sick
person, residing in a lonely cottage a
few miles from my residence. I was
informed, that the individual alluded
to, was in a peculiarly distressed
state of mind, and was anxious for a
Minister to pray with him. On ar
riving at his dwelling, I found him in
much distress, from the fear of death.
On enquiry, however, I discovered,
that he was lamentably dark in the
things of God, although upwards of 00
years of age ; he knew little more of a
Saviour than his name ; in other re
spects, his mind seemed a complete
blank. To those who have not made
the attempt, it is scarcely possible to
conceive the painful difficulty of im
pressing truth upon such a mind. It
is encouraging, however, to know,
that it is written " Not by might, nor
by power, but by my spirit, saith the
IiOrd." Otherwise, we might justly
despair in treating with such cases.
I endeavoured, as plainly as possible,
to explain God's method of mercy, in
connection with the necessity of the
New Birth ; to all which, great atten
tion was paid, not only by the sick
man, but his relatives and neighbours,
amounting to ten in number, who
were invited in, ou the occasion.
After closing my visit with prayer, I
learned, that only two out of the num
ber present, could read ; and were in
almost as great a state of darkness
as their sick neighbour. I regret to
state, that a great number of the in
habitants in this neigbourhood are
unacquainted with letters.
My object in relating the above
circumstance is, to state, that my
visit on that occasion has not been in
vain. Since then, the individual
alluded to has recovered, and has
evinced very great desire to attend
upon the means of grace; and, in
other respects, gives reason to hope,
that his affliction has been conducive
to the furtherance of his spiritural
interests. His eldest son, also, has
become a constant hearer of the word ;
and what is still more interesting,
has become a man of prayer.
MIDDLESEX.
OPPOSITION CONTINUED IGNO
RANCE, INFIDELITY, AND SELF-
RIGHTEOUSNESSDISPLAYED BY
THE COTTAGERS.
I now address myself to give you
the particulars of the labours of ano
ther month. Opposition on the part
of the Vicar still continues ; but I am
happy to say, that though our numbers
are not so great as we could desire,
the hand of the Lord is with ns, and
sinners have turned to the Lord.
The great question, " what must I
do to be saved," is, to the gladdening
of our hearts, sometimes heard to es
cape the lips of those once hardened
in sin.
Several young persons have been
obliged to leave their service in con
sequence of adherence to the house
of God where the gospel is preached,
or else must have submitted to aban
don their privileges.
During the present month, we
have extended our Tract distribu
tion into three more villages.
We now supply six villages, and
I am not without hope that we
shall soon gain an entrance for the
preaching of the Gospel in two beside,
W and W. . The num
ber of tracts we lend is very great,
not less than 0 or 700 per month;
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and I have hope, that these efforts
will do great good, inasmuch as then-
is a general willingness to receive
them. The following is from my pri
vate journal, and will give you some
idea of the nature of our reception,
and our useful employ : Set out this
morning to visit some cottages scat
tered in the extremity of the parish.
The morning was tine, the sun shone
brilliantly, and all nature seemed glad.
1. Called upon a poor woman, and in
course of conversation, entreated her
to regard the Lord's day, and attend
the house of God. She confessed she
had not been to church for four years.
I besought her to consider what a
crime it is to neglect the Saviour, and
asked herwhether she was interest
ed in his love? " no, 1 am not."
After pointing her toChrist,andwarn-
ing her of her perilous condition, I
prayed with her, and left her evi
dently impressed!
2. Called on a blind woman, who
spoke with pleasure on some converse
I had with her some time ago.
3. Called on a person, who refused
the tracts with great violence. I en
treated her to receive them for the
good of her children; she answered
me by slamming the door in my face !
The Lord open her blind eyes.
4. Called on a poor woman, who said
she used formerly to attend a place
of worship, but had not done so lat
terly, for she did not believe there
was either heaven or hell. " Do yon
believe the Bible?" Some say it is
true! " whether you believe it or
not," said I, " it is true ;" and sup
posing it is true, what will become of
yon ? She replied, ' I shall go to
heaven, for I have never done wrong,
except swearing at times when I. was
provoked." Have you not, said I,
been guilty of lying and slander ? " O
yes, but that t nothing." Did you
never read that swearers, liars, &c.
shall never enter the kingdom of God ?
" No! for then no one could be saved."
I assured her the testimony was true,
and asked to read the last chapter of
Revelations to her ; at the conclusion,
she burst into tears, and said, she
would read the Bible and my Tract
too,wishing at the same time to pay
for it. I left her, assuring her, that
I was paid already, if she would at
tend to her soul's welfare ere it were
too late.
5. Called on a publican, whose wife
received the tract with great pleasure
and thankfulness.
vol. I. n. s.
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6. Called on a poor woman in the
aim's houses, oonfined to her bed ;
conversed with her on her prospects
of eternity.She said, " I am quite
fit to die." I have done no wrong to
any one, and have long received the
sacrament; which alone could pre
pare ine. I tried to convince her of
her error; and on leaving her, en
quired if I should pray with her.
She replied, " / have no need of it."
My soul turned away with anguish,
crying, see here a proofof the success
of the fatal devices of satan, in lulling
souls asleep in the cradle of formality !
I could add much more, but I need
not. The Lord is our helper, and
we know that his grace is omnipotent,
even in these strong holds of sin.
Enquired of one poor woman con
cerning her knowledge of the New
Birth.She replied, " we must be
born again when we rise from the
dead!"
N.B.The Station to which the
above refers, is a most important
one, to which the Missionary was
sent rather more than a year since ;
much good has already followed the
preaching of the word, visiting the
cottages, tract distribution, &c. ; and
the Mission has been attended with
marked success, amidst much and
painful opposition ; the details of
which, the Directors, at present, think
it best to withhold.
SOMERSETSHIRE.
OPPOSITION MET IN A SUITABLE
SPIRIT.
We have had to contend, particu
larly of late, with much opposition at
B from the clergyman. How
ever, we hope to ride out this little
storm. But what a pity that such
opposition should exist; yea, what
shame is attached to such conduct!
Probably it is acting the part of wis
dom to take as little notice as possi
ble of it. I might mention here other
instances of opposition, but perhaps
it is scarcely worth while. If heaven
will smile on our humble but holy un
dertakings ; then will we not regard
the frowns of earth.
In our services we have had op
position. Some time ago an infidel
caused a band of music to play some
airs close by the place of our meet
ing, but we caused the service to pro-
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ceed; and having afterirard licensed
the i'ooin, were no more tlms molest
ed. No doubt good arose on our side
from this opposition, as it excited at
tention, and caused several persons
to come who might not otherwise
have attended. 1 am sorry to state,
that in W-_ there are several per
sons of intidel principles.
UNWEARIED EFFORTS T0 DO GOOD
-PLEASING lR.0SIEC'|`S UF SUC
(JESS.
Barton is but a small village, but
for many years past highly favoured
with the gospel; but not until lately
has it been very prosperous. For
more than thirty years, the Rev. Wil
liam Reynolds laboured at this place
with very little, apparent success;
but towards the close ofhis lite, Robt. if we do not build a chapel at this
James, Esq. of Glastonbury assisted
him, and continued his lahours until
1837, when the church and congrega
tion gave me an invitation to become
their pastor. In Mr. .lamess time,
the chapel was enlarged twice, and
now we think it must be soon enlarged
again; tor, ou the sabbath it is often
filled to excess. Since 1837, the
chnrcli has admitted 40 members into
church fellowship. - Kingsdon. At
this place there is a chapel, and one
ot'your agents, Mr. Moreton, I am in
formed, used to preach there; but
since that time, it has fallen into the
hands of Antinomiaus-however, by
some means the place was cleared,
and shut up tbr nearly a year. Lately,
this place has been re-opened for di
vine worship, and I believe there are
not less than eight sermons in a month
preached in it, and onthe whole very
well attended. Four ministers in the
county have engaged to supply this
place, alternately, each once in a
montli-TaylorotSomerton,-Cossins
of Hinton,-Paltridge of South Pe
therton, and myselt`; also a young per
son in the neighbourhood, generally
preaches twice on the sabbath. Kings
don is generally considered to be one
of the oldest interests in the county.
Barton chapel still continues to till
well with many serious and attentive
hearers, and some are anxiously en
quiring the way to Zion; a spirit of EDUCATION. - A TEACHER WHO
prayer seems evidently to be pouring
out on the people at this present time,
and I hope we shall soon see better itself upon my attention 'this mvlll-ll
days.
The Sabbath school is, I believe, in try upon this statlon.q`liey are CH'
a thriving condition, and the teachers
seem to teel their great responsibility
of the charge committed to their care,
of training the young plants in the
nursery for the Lords vineyard, in
order to fill our places after we are
gone home to glory. May the Lord
help me to be faithful until death.
Compton Dundon is an interesting
village, about five miles from Barton,
population 700, without a dissenting
interest within three miles ofit. This
large parish consists of three hamlets,
each of them a mile from the parish
church; these places are called Dun
don, Compton and Littleton. At
Dundon, the parish church is situa
ted; Compton is one mile distant
from Dundon. Compton is much
larger than Dundon, and more in
habitants; here, if possible, I think
ot' building a chapel next spring, and
place, there will no doubt, soon be a
church-but the people are very de
sirous to have a chapel, and they are
willing to come tbrward according to
their ability towards erecting it; and
I have but little doubt on my mind,
but they will raise the greater partof
the money in the neighbourhood; for
I have the promise of several five
pounds, two pounds, and one pounds,
and all the carriage of the materials;
and one farmer is going to give the
ground, or the money we give for it,
which we think best.
At Compton we have a good con
gregation, and several members have
joined our church at Barton since I
commenced preaching at this village.
To this place I generally go Sabbath
at`ternoons,and sometimes in the week
evenings; our services are held in a
large farm-house, and the rooms are
exceedingly spacious, yet, on the
Sabbath, scarcely one-halfot`the peo
ple can enter the door. My pros
pects of' usefulness are very encoura
ging in all directions,-the field being
very large, most of it being in all
uncnltivatcd condition, and only one
little chapel, a Wesleyan, within five
miles on either hand.
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YORKSHIRE.
COULD NOT READ!
What has more especially pressed
has been the educatio fthe peasttfl'
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tainly in a must deplorable condition,
and what plan to take I do not know.
I could at once begin two infant
schools if I had funds, lint the sum
that the children could raise would
not provide a competent teacher.
I have an excellent room at C, and
another still better at E. without any
incumbrance, which we use for a
Sabbath school, but they are useless
to us during the week, just because I
see no way to make up a teacher's
salary for the year. I begin to think
that we need a fund for educational
purposes, to assist on occasions like
that to which I have just referred.
Uuder such circumstances, how many
dear children might be trained up in
the nurture and admonition of the
I>ord, for a few pounds per annum
more than the children themselves
can raise.
It is high time that some improve
ment was attempted on this station,
as you may judge from the following
facts. I presented a testament to a
poor, but worthy woman in a village,
a mile from my residence, and was
surprised to hear her say she could
mot read. On enquiry, she informed
me, that she was sent to school to an
aged woman at B. who could not read
herself. She only professed to teach
sewing, knitting, See, which was con
sidered of greater importance than
learning to read. The other day I
paid a visit to a very benighted vil
lage, about five miles from this. I
was astonished at several things I met
with, but most of all by the village
school. I entered, and seeiog a fe
male of fine open countenance and
noble figure, seated in a commanding
attitude, with cane in hand, I went
towards her, and offered her a tract.
She said " I can't read it." At first
I supposed she was trifling with me,
but true enough she was not able to
read at all, but, said she, " that young
woman can," pointing to the other
side of the room. I turned round,
but could sec no young woman, for
the room was filled with children in
the most complete disorder. At that
moment I was just going to say where
is she ? when two little girls, about
twelve years of age, who stood against
each other, as I suppose, to say their
lessons, separated, and, behold, in a
large arm chair, sat one of the most
deformed and helpless beings which
you ever saw. She was the instructor,
and the fountain of knowledge to this
crowded community of little urchins
and little maidens. Toherlprescnted
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the tract, which she said she would
read.
Truly, there mu.-t be need for im
provement upon such a system, and
great encouragement to attempt mak
ing it, when so many parents are so
wishful that their children should
have some kind of education, that
they gladly submit to plans like those
described.
North Riding.
INTERESTING ACCOUNT OF A LITTLE
BOY, ON A VILLAGE STATION.
Carlton Anderson was the son of
John and Dinah Anderson, he was
born at Martin, a small village in the
north riding of Yorkshire, in the year
1827. His parents removed to Hartle
pool, and he began to attend the
Sabbath school there ; he was so anxi
ous to be at the school in time, that
he preferred dining off a piece of
bread, rather than wait for his regular
meal, and be too late.
He was a quick child, and made
such rapid progress, that he had
learned to read the Bible by the time
he was six years of age. This proved
to be a great blessing to him, as he
was attacked by the measles, and
though he seemed to recover from
them at the time, they left disease
lurking in his frame, which never
could be eradicated. From that pe
riod to his death, seven years, his
life was one of sickness, weakness,
and pain. Through this lengthened
affliction, his beloved bible was his
chief companion.
About two years after this sickness
commenced, his father became indis
posed, and it was this dear child's
delight to read to his sick and dying
parent out of the Holy Scriptures.
He spent hours in this loved employ
ment. His father died at Middlesbro',
to which place he had removed in 1 83M.
In consequence ofhis death, li i s widow
and family came to reside in Guis-
brough, where the subject of this brief
memoir finished his earthly career.
I have been in the habit of visiting
him occasionally, since he came to re
side in this place ; about two years
ago he had a violent attack of illness ;
as soon as he recovered a little, I was
anxious to know what had been his
feelings in the prospect of death. The
following conversation took place.
Carlton, you have been very ill! yes,
very ill ! Did you think that you should
have died? yes, sir ! were you afraid
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to die ? yes ! why were you afraid to
die? Because I must stand before the
great Judge! The last reply was ut
tered with deep emotion. Some time
after this he sent for me, saying, that
he had something to communicate ;
I went, and found him better, and
more lively than usual: I said to him,
I understand that you have something
to say to me, what is it? Oh ! he ex
claimed, with evident delight, " I
have got my sins forgiven ! I have got
my sins forgiven!" afterwards, he
seemed to live in a very happy frame
for a considerable length of time.
On another occasion, he appeared to
have something upon his mind ; and
just when I was about coming away,
he burst into tears, and said, I want
to know, if I am too young to receive
the Sacrament. I said, certainly not;
every disciple of the Saviour is enti
tled to that ordinance, but 1 do not
think it right to administer it private
ly ; we have no example of its being
so administered in the Scriptures. To
this he assented, and from that time
his mind seemed at easejon the sub
ject. Latterly, his sufferings were
very great, and his weakness extreme.
When I was sent for on his last attack,
I found him so weak as scarcely to be
able to converse with me. I read to
him, and prayed with him; this was
on the Sabbath evening. The next
day, I called again, he appeared to
be dying. I went up to the couch on
which he lay, when spontaneously,
and with greatemotion, he exclaimed,
" I have been a wicked sinner! I
have been a wicked sinner !" I direct
ed him to the atonement, and urged
him to the exercise of faith on the
Saviour. He replied, " that is all
that I can donow," intending no doubt
to convey the idea that he was too
weak to pray, or to engage in any
other religious exercise that all he
could then do, was to cast himself
MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
OPENING OF A CHAPEL AT WAL-
SINGHAM, NORFOLK.
The opening of the Independent
Chapel on this Home Missionary sta
tion took place Dec. 9th 1840 ; when
two sermons were preachedthat in
the morning, by the Rev. J. Alexan
der of Norwich, from Eph. Hi. 15.
that in the evening, by the Rev. A.
Reed of Norwich, from Isaiah xxv. 6.
upon his gracious Redeemer. Con
trary to expectation, he lingered to
the end of the week : the day before
he died I visited him for the last time,
and being anxious to know the state
of his mind, I questioned him as to
the ground of his hope. He replied,
briefly, but satisfactorily, " that he
was resting on the Saviour ;" but the
effort to speak was too much for him.
He pressed his head with both hands,
and uttered an exclamation of pain.
In the course of the night he was tak
en worse, and his mother was called,
seeing him sinking. She said to him,
" Carlton, thou art going fast," to
which he replied, " yes." She then
wished to know if he would like the
23rd Psalm read to him, (this was his
favorite Psalm,) he signified his as
sent. Soon after, he became speech
less, and his mother said to him, " if
thou art happy, lift up thy hand;"
he did so, and not long after ceased
to breathe; but so gradually, that the
exact moment when the spark of life
fled, could not be ascertained.
In the earlier part of his illness he
had been able to attend Chapel, oc
casionally, and loved to do so. He
has been observed sitting in such pain,
that the big tears run down his cheeks ;
and after having borne it as long as
he could, has been constrained to
leave the place before the close of
the service. During the latter part
of his illness, that hymn beginning,
Begone unbelief, my Saviour is near,
And for my relief will surely appear,"
was a great favorite. For some time
before his death, he had become so
weak, and the effort to read produced
so much pain in his head, that he had
been obliged to desist from it; and
even his favorite Bible was laid aside
but there was one little book he
never abondoned, it was the selection
of texts.
In the evening, about 160 drank tea
together. The day was preceded by
special prayer ; and although our pros
pects were somewhat darkened by the
weather on the previous evening, yet,
the day opened upon us with the enli
vening beams of the sun, so cheering
at the present season of the year ; and
they continued to bless us, till they
gave place to the queen of night;
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whoso rays were hailed with pleasure
by those who visited us from a dis
tance. The various ministers from
the neighbourhood (among whom was
one of our Wesleyan brethren) inter
ested the audience after tea, by some
animating and intelligent speeches.
In the erection of our Chapel, we are
greatly indebted to the disinterested
and efficient services of Mr. W. Thur-
tell of Wighton. The congregations
through the day were good. The col
lections amounted to 23 9s. lie/.
The Chapel, though small, yet is suffi
ciently large for existing circumstan
ces ; exhibiting in its structure, the
necessary combination of taste and
economy. Your Agent cannot but
rejoice and take courage.
OPENING OF A NEW HOME MISSIO
NARY CHAPEL, YORKSHIRE.
New Independent Chapel at Robin
Hood's Bay, near Whitby. On Wed
nesday the 4th instant, this beautiful
little Chapel, erected under the auspi
ces of the North Hiding Association
of ministers and churches, was open
ed for public worship, when sermons
were preached in the afternoon and
evening, by the Rev. John Ely, of
Leeds. The discourse in the after
noon was singularly appropriate, both
as regards the subject and its illus
tration, the text being from Matt. iv.
19. "I will make you fishers of men."
The imagery, and indeed, the whole
train of thought brought out by the
Rev. Gentleman, were in strict accor
dance with the subject, and well
adapted to the local character and
employment of many of the audience.
The text chosen for the evening ser
vice was Hebrews ii. 3. " How shall
we escape, if we neglect so great sal
vation," and the sermon was distin
guished by deep seriousness and ear
nest entreaty, the effects of which,
was very apparent, in the fixed atten
tion and anxious looks of the numerous
congregation. Between the afternoon
and evening services about 150 per
sons, a large portion ofwhom consisted
of friends from Whitby, took tea to
gether, in the school room of that
excellent and devoted friend of the
infant cause, Mr. Parkin, of Robin
Hood's Bay. The tea tables, which
were furnished at the expense of the
friends connected with the chapel,
were most beautifully supplied, and
the proceeds of the tickets of admis
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sion, sold at one shilling each, are to
be applied towards the liquidation of
the debt on the chapel. Although the
weather was not favourable during
some parts of the day, and an unusual
number of persons was present from
a distance, yet, all seemed to partici
pate in one common feeling of enjoy
ment and delight, a feeling which will
not soon be forgotten by those who
then experienced it. We may notice
one fact, which afforded peculiar plea
sure to the writer, and many others.
A large carriage from Whitby, was
entirely filled by persons connected
with the Wesleyan Association Cha
pel at that place, who, in company
with their worthy minister, took this
opportunity of testifying their one
ness of spirit with their christian
brethren of another denomination.
It need not be said, that their kindly
feeling was heartily reciprocated, and
that the Rev. John Dunning, their
minister, was at once invited to take
part in the devotional services of the
day, along with the Rev. J. C. Potter,
the independent minister at Whitby,
the Rev. W. Mc Dowell, Home Mis
sionary, from Kirby Moorside, and
the Rev. James Jameson, the minister
of the place.
On Sunday, the 8th instant, addi
tional sermons were preached in the
morning, by the Rev. James Jameson,
from 1 Cor. ii. 2. and in the after
noon and evening, by the Rev. J. C.
Potter, of Whitby, from Matt. xiii.
43, 4G. and 1 Kings xviii. 21. to nu
merous and deeply attentive congre
gations. The collections at the various
services (including the proceeds of
the tea) amounted to upwards of 21.
It may not be improper to add, that
a Congregational Church of between
20 and 30 members, has already been
formed, and that the people appear
to be greatly attached to their minis
ter, and to each other, and to be
determined, in spite of difficulties, to
carryon the work with zeal and energy.
The Chapel, which will seat nearly
400 persons, is built on a lofty site,
commanding a fine view of the sur
rounding cliffs, the town, and " the
great and wide sea," and is itself a
beautiful and conspicuous object. The
union of elegance and economy, has
been happily attained in its construc
tion, and the plans do great credit to
the taste and skill of Mr. W. Wils-
thorp, a deacon of the congregational
church at Pickering, under the care
of the Rev. G. Croft.
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Altogether, the prospects at Robin
Hood's Hay, are of the most encou
raging character, and such as ought
to stimulate christians of all denomi
nations, to make greater exertions
in behalf of the towns and villages
around them. Seldom has the writer
of this brief notice returned home
under the influence of more pleasure-
able emotions, than he experienced
when on the road from this romantic
little fishing town. Whilst he listen
ed to the hymns of praise which were
uplifted by many of the returning
strangers, and remembered, that not
only had a house for God been reared,
but many living stones of the heaven
ly temple gathered together in this
secluded nook, and all in so short a
space of time, the feeling was upper
most in his bosom, " who would not
work for God ?" " who would not
labour for souls?"
OPENING OF A NEW CHAPEL.
On Thursday, October 8th, 1840, a
neat and commodious Chapel, capa
ble of containing about 130 persons,
was opened as a Home Missionary
Chapel in the village of Barrowby,
near Grantham. The Rev. H. L.
Adams of Newark preached on the
occasion. Tlie attendance was nume
rous, and the collections liberal. The
NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Ward's Library of Standard Divinity,
without abridgment .
No. 21. Aids to Preaching and Hear
ing. By T. H. Skinner, D.D. Re-
vised by the Author, p.p. 57.
No. 24. The rare Jewel of Christian
Contentment ; with a Sermon. By
Rev. Jeremiah Burroughs. Reprint
ed from the edition of 1655. p.p. 96.
Our readers are already acquainted
with the general character of this
valuable selection, from works, both
ancient and modern. The cheap and
excellent manner in which they are
got up, cannotfail to recommend them.
The name of Dr. Skinner, is highly
esteemed in his own country, and in
this also. His work on Preaching
and Hearing, is one of close and
Scriptural argument. It demands the
exercise of much thought and attenti
on, which it will however amply repay.
It may be read with advantage, both
repeated trial, and entire failure, of
obtaining a room for preaching, com
pelled the Grantham friends to build
a place of worship. The debt con
tracted must impede the progress of
the station, unless some kind friends
will lend it their pecuniary assist
ance. Any donations towards the
object, will be thankfully received
by the Rev. R. Soper, or Mr. Charles
Miller, Grantham, or Rev. G. Amos,
Home Missionary, Gonerby, near
Grantham. About 40 has been
raised at Grantham, and in the vil
lages, and 170 is yet to be raised.
The whole station affords the most
cheering prospects of much spiritual
good being done.
HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
NOTICE.
The Directors of the Home Mis
sionary Society beg to inform their
friends, both in town and country,
that they have changed the evening
of their meeting from Wednesday, to
the first, and third Tuesday evenings
in every month, at 4 o'clock P. M.
When there occur fire Tuesdays in
the month, they also meet, at the same
hour, on those evenings, for special
prayer, and the usual business.
by preachers and hearers, though the
former class are perhaps the most
likely to feel an interest in its con
tents. They will not however find
any thing like plans of sermonsthe
Author wisely preferring to furnish
materials of thought.ratherthan make
provision for those who would gladly
be saved the trouble of thinking.
The second of the books above
named, is one more suited for general
readers. It partakes of the quaint and
pointed style, so common to the wri
ters of that period and so well
adapted also, to the taste and capaci
ty of many, who are not accustomed
to follow either abstract reasoning,
or discussion which is altogether di
dactic. The subject is minutely and
thoroughly examined ; and the Author
not only shows what real contentment
is ; but also what it is nota. point
on which mistakes very generally
obtain.
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Special Collections for the Society on . s. d.
Lord's Day, October 25/A, and on subse tion 10 0 0
Collection 1 2 0
quent Sabbaths, continued. 11 0 0
Rev. F. H. Green and Friends,
Mnreton in Marsh, per John
. s. d. Mann, Esq 4 7 0
Rev. H. L. Adams, Newark, part Mr. Wooldrulge, Windsor, a birth
of Collection 3 0 o day present D 5 0 0
Rev. W. \V bite, Nuilsea 1 o 0 Mr. Kemp, Market Deeping, Lin
Rev. H. Broinley, Clavering, Essex 1 0 0 colnshire, per T. Livesey, Esq, 18 4 0
Rev. C. Howell, Alton, Hauls .. 2 It) 0 W. Law, Esq. per U. Knox, Esq. D A 0 0
Rev. Hen. Townley, Bishopsgate Mr. Guurge .Sutton, for Wheat-
Chapel, part of Collection... . 12 12 7 hampstead Station, Herts .... 5 0 0
Rev.T. Evans, Shaftesbury, Dorset 4 0 0 Mr. C. Walton, Collected by New
Rev. Evans, Marlpool, Derbyshire I 10 0 Year's Cift Card 1 0 0
Ditto, by Collecting Card l is 7
Rev. J. A. James, Carr's Lane, Miss Morley, Well St. Hackney D 5 ft 0
Birmingham, perW. Beaumont, Ditto, Ann. Sub 1 1 n
Esq. Treasurer : B. Hanbury, Esq. Ann. Sub .... i i n
Congregational Collec Professor Johnson, Ann. Sub 110
tion 70 16 1 A Friend, per S. C D ft 0 0
Contributions by the Mr. W. Walker, Farrin^don St. D ft 0 0
Church 29 3 11 Thos. Wilson, Esq D 50 0 0
100 0 0 Yorkshire North Riding Associa
tion, on account 80 0 0
Rev. J. Hoxley, Sherborne, Dor Mrs. Stavers, per Rev. R. Red-
set 7 12 3 path, Ann. Sub 1 i n
Rev. J. C. Gallaway, West Brom- W. Heddy, Esq. Ealing, Ann. Sub. 2 2 0
wich, Staffordshire, part of Mrs. Maddox D 0 2 fl
Collection 7 0 0 Thank Offering for preservation
from an accident, by a Friend
Rev. J. Shaw, Tuthury, Stafford at Newmarket 0 10 0
shire, part of Collection 2 0 0 Kineton Station, Mr. Buy Us .... lit 0 0
Rev. B. Hobson, Welford, Nor
thamptonshire :
Collected by New Year's Gift
SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DONATIONS. Card 2 0 0
Rev. R. Soper, Grantham, on ac-
from Dec. 18, 1840, to Jan. 18, 1841. count 20 0 0
A. Corrie, Esq. Wellingboro', per
. s. d. ihos. Wilson, Esq I) 5 0 0
Loughborough Station, Leicester Bristol and Gloucestershire Auxi
shire, Rev. Edw. Leightim : liary, per John Robertson, Esq.
Seat Rents 2 17 8 Treasurer, on account 80 3 2
Puckeridge Station, Herts, Rev. Collections and Subscriptions, per
W. Palmer : Mr. W. Rose, jun., Spilsbury,
Collected at Puckeridge 0 12 0 Lincolnshire, viz. :
Ditto at Standon 0 11 0 Sleaford Collected at the
Pew Rents at Do 1 18 0 Rev. E. S. Brookes':
Ditto at Puckeridge ..240
Penny a week Sub Collected , ft it 0
scription, per Mr. T, Less expences, travel
Knight, Standon .... 0 4 8 ling, &c 0 17 0
5 9 8
4 ft 0
Pcmbridge Station, Herefordshire, Subscriptions :
Rev. Thos. Lewis :
Mr. Compton 0 6 0 Mr. Hunt, sen 0 10 0
Mrs. Corbett 0 2 0 Mr. Hunt, jun 0 ft 0
Miss Davis o * 0 Mrs. W. Hunt 0 ft 0
. Mr. Davis 0 6 0 Miss Hunt 0 5 0
Mrs. Haines 0 2 0 Mr. Simpson 0 10 0
Mrs. Lewis 0 3 0 Rev. E. S. Brookes .. 0 10 0
Mr. J. Oven 0 4 0 AlfordMrs. Bourne, D 0 10 0
Mr. W. Oven 0 3 0 7 0 0
Mr. Preece 0 2 2 Sir Wilfred Lawson, Brayton Hall,
Mr. Thomas 0 2 0 Cumberland, Annual 150 0 0
Collections on the 25th Mr. James Clennel, per Sir W.
of October 2 12 4 Lawson, amount of New Year's
Rent of Cottage 2 10 0 GiftCards 2 16 0
6 10 6 B.Birmingham,perMessrs.Hankey 10 0
Romsey Station, Hants, Rev. W. John Procter, Esq. per W. Cooke,
Harrison: Esq. 10 0 0
Collection at Cadman.. 0 13 0 Mrs Masters, Ann. Sub 2 2 0
A Farmer (in a small Miss Houghton, Huddersfield ..D 10 0
way) 0 10 0 Moiety of Collection from Juvenile
1 3 0 Friends at Witham, Essex .... 4 0 0
Rev. R. Ashton, Putney, Ann.Sub. 110
Harpenden Station, Herts, Rev. S. S, and M. R. Liverpool, per
H. Davis : Rev. John Arundel 2 0 0
One Quarter's. Subscript
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Journals have been received during the month of January, from tht
following Missionaries :
Messrs. Adams A dinAmos AndersonChamberlainCorbishleyEllis
Foster George Hackett HagueHargreaves HarrisonJ. Lewis
Lord Jameson Moreton Neill OramPalmer Parker Prain
Prior RamsaySalmonG. Smith StirmcySummersTaylor Ver
non Henry WhiteWoodF.J. Roberts Reeve.
The Missionaries are earnestly requested to be punctual in transmitting their Jour
nals to the Secretaries in sufficient lime. It will be seen that this duty has not
been attenoVd to in all casesduring the past month.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.

The thanks of the Directors are respectfully presented to a Friend, who,

by a liberal Donation for that purpose, has enabled them to purchase copies
of the " Essays on lay Agency" for the use of the Missionaries of the So
ciety; also to 8. F. Woolmer, Esq. for 2000 Hand Bills.
Mr. Cullen begs to present his thanks to the Ladies of the Home Missio
nary Dorcas Society, for a Bundle of Articles, of weariug apparel for the
poor Children in the Sabbath schools. This present is a most acceptable
one.
The Rev. Edward Leighton, Loughborough, Leicestershire, begs to ac
knowledge the receipt of a liberal and seasonable grant of Tracts from the
Religions Tract Society.
The Rev. J. Gouge, Polesworth, Warwickshire, returns his sincere thanks
to the Ladies of the Home Missionary Dorcas Society for a Bundle of Cloth
ing, for the use of the poor on his Station.-Also to the Religions Tract So
ciety, for a very liberal grant of Tracts and Children's Books.
The Rev. W. Palmer, Puckeridge, Herts, begs to acknowledge the receipt
of a parcel, containing Articles of Clothing,a few Home Missionary Mag
azines,and some " Tract Magazines," a gift much needed.
The Rev. James Moreton, Ivy Bridge Station, Devon, acknowledges with
gratitude and joy, the receipt of a quantity of Tracts and small Reward
books, granted by the Tract Society.
The Rev. T. L. Adams, Hnish Champ, Somerset, acknowledges the re
ceipt of a number of Bibles, Testaments, and Magazines.

Erratum :In the notice (page 19) of the laying of the fonndation stone
of Tuxford Chapel, instead of " Leicester" read " Nottingham."

Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's

Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars ; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.,
JOSHUA WILSON, Esq., and BENJAMIN HANBURY, Esq., Treasurers ; the
Rev. E. A. DUNN, Rev. A. WELLS, and Rev. Dr. MATHESON, Secretaries;
by Messrs. LADBROKES and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings; by
Messrs. HANK.EY, Fenchurch-street, and by any of the Directors.

J. OOWELL, PRINTER, 22, QUEEN'S ROW, PIMLICO.

 THE

HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.

MARCH, 1841.

WHY IS THE HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY UNABLE

TO BENEFIT THE MOST DESTITUTE COUNTIES OF
ENGLAND?

Last month we announced the occupation of five new and promising

spheres of labour, by Agents of the Society. Large as that addition
to the number of Missionaries may appear, compared with the Socie
ty's present resources, yet it can hardly be said to have done more,
than touch the border of the uncultivated field. But unless the So
ciety's funds are greatly increased, even such an inadequate supply
as this, would not be warranted every monthand still applications
are pouring in upon us from various counties, for men, and for pecu
niary help. This help is needed by them all, though in different de
grees, according to their respective strength or weakness. And it is
one great difficulty of the Directors, to decide as to the comparative
claims of destitute districts.
This difficulty may in some measure be conceived of, by their con
stituents. But there are circumstances, of which they may not be
fully aware, which occasion much of the perplexity, felt by the Direc
tors, in this department of their labours. A reference to some of
these circumstances, will best explain what is meant.
There are several counties in England which do not seek our aid,
having efficient Associations, zealous in Home Missionary efforts
within their own boundaries. Some of these are beginning to assist
our Society, for the very purpose of enabling it to send the gospel,
into other and less highly favoured regions than their own. But
others, which contribute a considerable sum, expect a full return for
all the money they send. Again, there are several County Auxilia
ries, which engage to furnish 50 per annum, for each Missionary
located within their borders. In two or three casesone half of the
expense incurred in sustaining stations, in their respective localities,
is promised.
There are again other counties, in which Missionaries are placed,
which promise to help the Society, but their ability to do so is very
small. And in two counties, where Missionaries have been labour
ing, for years, no return whatever has been made by the Associations ;
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nor have they ever, in their associated capacity, conveyed any ex

pression of sympathy or of co-operation, in the great object which the
Society has in view. These things are named, not in the language of
complaint ; but in order to present, especially to the churches of con
gregational principles, the real position of the Society and the
nature and character of the assistance it must receive, if destitute
counties are to be favoured, with additional means of christian instruc
tion. It is very evident, that pecuniary supplies must come from
other sources than those we have named; or it will be impossible for
the Society at all to benefit those counties, where there are no Asso
ciations of churchesor where the churches (though doing good each
in its own immediate neighbourhood) arc but just able to sustain
themselves.
" Where are these additional supplies to come from ?" is a ques
tion of vital moment, and must be pressed on tho attention of the
friends of Home Missions. We do this the rather, because we fear
that many of them do not consider the whole case ; and that though
deeply interested in particular localities, they lose sight of the fact,
that according to the present state of things, many thousands of our
trymen, living in the darkest regions of England, are yet beyond the
counreach of our institution.
This will more plainly be seen, from the following statement, than
by any reasoning about the matter. Within the last two months, 22
applications have been made to the Directors for aid, from 15 diffe
rent counties. This aid was requested in two wayseither that the
Society should support Missionaries in certain districts ; or that they
should grant to ministers already upon the field, such sums of money
as might enable them to hire rooms, &c. as well as set them free from
scholastic engagements ; so that by devoting the whole of their time
to the work of the ministry, they might preach in villages hitherto
destitute of the gospel. In three of the above cases, it is expected
that the whole amount expended, will be returned to the Society, by
two County Associations. In four others, about one half oi the pro
bable outlay, was promised by the Associations, or by various friends.
In three cases, about one fourth of the expenditure, would have been
returned. And in twelve others, the only return to be expected was labor.
This last, if efficient and successful, is what the Directors highly
value ; but it is obvious, that unless they receive something else
beside, from some quarter or other, their treasury would soon be
emptied, and thus the labours of devoted men be made to cease. To
show how the above classification of cases, bears on the present ques
tion, the following may be given as a brief summary of the whole:
If the Directors had responded to these twenty-two applications, tbey
would have added 1000 to the annual expenditure of the Society,
white only 450 would have been added to its income by the appli
cants ; leaving of course a deficiency to be supplied of 550.
Such a state of things places the Directors in circumstances of
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difficulty, and obliges them to attend to the most necessitous districts,
less than might have been desired. It is no rule of the Society, to
withhold Missionaries from Counties, which do not pledge them
selves to a certain sum; but necessity has been laid on the Directors,
by the want of adequate funds, to prefer those applications, which
were accompanied with the promise of considerable aidespecially
when the districts themselves were equally destitute of the gospel,
with others situated in Counties less favoured with pecuniary means.
Thus a larger proportion of the Society's Agents arc to be found, in
Counties which can help themselves to some extent, than in those where
no effort is made. This may be seen particularly in the case of Devon
shire, Somersetshire, and the North Riding of Yorkshire. It should be
stated, however, at the same time, that the Society's Agents are not
confined to such counties. They have, in many instances, been sent
freely, without pledge or promise of assistance, to places where they
have had to encounter many difficulties, and where the Society has
incurred a great expence. But as every one who reflects on the sub
ject must perceive, this can only be done, on a very limited scale.
The chief part of the Society's income is derived, either from par
ties, who require the quid pro quo, to tire full extentor from others,
who expect double the amount of their contributions, or even more
than that, to be returned in local expenditure. When therefore one
half of the funds of the Institution, comes from such quarters, it is
not surprizing that, comparatively, littlo is left for those destitute
regions (and many such there are in England) where no pecuni
ary resources are available, for their evangelization. It places the
Directors in a painful dilemma, when they receive urgent petitions
for Missionaries, accompanied by the statement, that " silver and
gold they have none," to offer in return. It becomes a grave and
difficult question, whether the Directors can send a Missionary in
such circumstances ; without injustice to other countieswhere two
could be sent to districts equally barrenfor the same expencebe
cause there half of the burden would be borne, either by individuals,
or by the churches around. In such a case, they hesitate, not because
a particular county gives no support to the Societybut from the
impracticability of meeting both the kinds of claims referred to.
While of course it affords peculiar pleasure, to co-operate with
churches, able and willing to exert themselves in " building the old
wastes, and raising up the former desolations,"it is, on the other
hand, most painfully distressing to refuse assistance, where such re
fusal seems to cut off the only hopo of relief, from a state of spiritual
darkness and death. And nothing would more delight the Directors,
than to possess the power of responding, readily and cheerfully, to
every application on behalf of such localities. At this very moment,
they arc sustaining Missionaries, and granting aid to Ministers, in
thirteen Counties, in which there are either no Associations, or where,
in their associated capacity, they contribute nothing to the Society.
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But, hitherto, they have been obliged to reject many such cases ; and
therefore it is, that the present explanation seems called for.
If it be asked, how are the necessary funds obtained, for the labour
bestowed in these thirteen counties specified ? we answer, chiefly
from the stations themselves, there occupied by the Society's Agents ;
and to some small extent, from individual churches in their neighbour
hood. But among these thirteen counties, there are several, con
taining churches long established, and, apparently, flourishing
and the expenditure in these, is such as tends to cramp the Society's
efforts, (though greatly needed) in several others, where the
churches are both feeble and fewsuch as Cumberland, Westmore
land, and Hereford.
We trust these remarks will not be misunderstood, as if they went to
lower the value, of a connection between our Society, and the County
Associationsor as if it would be equally beneficial for the more vigor
ous Associations now in connection with the Society, to manage the
whole business themselves. It is obviously important, and in accor
dance with congregational principles, that the Society should, as far
as practicable, act in harmony with, and through the medium of the
existing churches. But more than this, the connexion is found to be
mutually beneficial. A greater amount is thus secured for Home Mis
sionary purposes, than would be contributed for circumscribed and
limited efforts. The movements of both parties are also thus happily
combined. Local knowledge is made available, and a salutary super
intendence is exercised. Regular reports are furnished to the Society,
accredited by those who are competent to judge of their correctness.
The Agents are encouraged in their labours, by the countenance of
neighbouring Ministers. Suitable Missionaries are more likely to be
obtained ; while sectional feelings and partialities are less likely to
exert an undue degree of influence. And again, there is a greater faci
lity for making known to the public, through the pages of the Home
Missionary Magazine, what the efforts of the churches really are, for
promoting the work of god at homb. This tends to diffuse the Home
Missionary spirit, and stimulates to increased exertion. The frequent
appeals thus made to all the churches the particulars furnished
from time to time and the view which the Directors are enabled to
give, of the comparative darkness and destitution in certain districts
all these are calculated to enlarge the comprehensiveness of chris
tian zeal, to produce sympathy between the churches in every part
of England, and to make them embrace within their efforts, their
contributions, and their prayers, the whole of their Country !
But, again, the question returnsOn what resources can the Direc
tors depend, while they incur the responsibility of meeting increased
demands? We feel this question to be most important, and we press
it on the attention of those who are the Society's warmest friends,
because the fact is, that according to the present scale and manner
of contribution, the worst parts of England (in a spiritual sense) those
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parts where there are the fewest scriptural churches, to bear witness for
the truthwill remain the longest, without adequate means of christian
instruction.
Let us state some farther particulars, connected with the subject of
meeting the expenditure in question. The sums contributed by the Lon
don Churches and Auxiliaries to the Society, have materially aided the
Directors, in sending the gospel to the places most destitute of local re
sources. The same may be said of Aunual Subscriptions, and liberal
Donations, from various and zealous friends. But had it not been for
the Legacies left to the Society, from time to time, their free and liberal
efl'orls in the darker parts of England, would long ago have been check
ed. The uncertainty of this source of income, however, must be evident
to all. The funds derived from it, would not justify an equal amount
of increased expenditure. Since the last Annual Meeting, one plan
has been proposed, which the Directors have hailed with feelings of
hope and pleasure we refer to the proposal of an annual collection,
by all the Congregational churches, at a fixed and stated period; the
amount to be unconditionally presented to the Society, for the benefit
of the country at large. The attempt was novel, and the extent to
which it has as yet been made, has been but limited. Yet the Direc
tors have abundant reason to rejoice in the result. It has already
justified them, in adopting some new stations, where no promise of aid
was given; and others, where a certain portion only was guaranteed.
In the hope that this plan will be yet more fully carried out, they an
ticipate the dawn of a brighter day for our country. The value and im
portance of these unrestricted accessions to the means at our disposal
from such counties as Lancashire, and Essex, and from London, must
be obvious to all our friends. And when the plan of the annual collec
tion shall come also to be adopted, and the proceeds generously thrown
into the Society's general fund, in those counties which now confine
their pecuniary assistance, to a certain promised amountwhen all the
proceeds of New Year's Gift Cards, shall be likewise given freely for
the general benefit, instead of being kept to make up the stipulated
sumthen may the Directors hope, that a supply will be obtained, if
not enabling them to respond in every case, to the beseeching cry,
" Come over and help us," yet permitting them to do so much more
frequently, and with greater confidence, than they can venture on at
present.
There is a peculiarity in the character of the Home Missionary
Society, as compared with institutions having foreign objects in view,
which has not perhaps been duly considered. And yet, without such
consideration, no correct judgment can be formed, either as to its
hindrances or its capabilities. When Foreign Missionary societies ob
tain pecuniary support, it is aWfree, and with few exceptionsno return
is sought, but the success of Missionaries, sent to any part of the world,
where souls arc perishing. The whole amount, therefore, of annual
contributions, is available, for those fields where the harvest is most
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plenteous, or most promising. Hut the Home Missionary Society

finds, that the greatest part of its income is fixed for spending in cer
tain localities ; while only a fourth or a fifth part is left, wherewith to
meet urgent entreaties on behalf of other districts. It is not therefore
merely the amount of income that is to be considered ; but the expecta
tions of those who furnish that income, are to be taken into the account.
This is stated, in order to show the very pressing necessity for liberality,
in the views of those who assist. the Society. Those who contribute
a third, or a half, of the sum required to sustain Missionaries in their
own localities, do wellthose who defray the whole expense do better
and those who freely give, " hoping for nothing again," do best of
all ; especially, if at the same time, they watch over the spiritual inter
ests of their immediate neighbourhood -convinced, that while "the
one ought to be done, the other must not be left undone."
In discussing such a subject as the one before us, the greatest care
should be taken to avoid an unkind or an uncharitable tone, in speaking
of brethren. In these matters, all have a right to act, as conscience,
enlightened by the word of truth, shall dictate. In what we have said,
we trust censure is neither expressed nor implied. Sweeping remarks
against others, because they do not see their duty in the very same
light as we do, would be generally unwise, and frequently unjust.
Much here must be left to a sense of honour, among the members
of our Churches. Our polity does not recognize dictation, and
neither our principles nor our feelings could endure it for a moment.
There is perfect liberty to give, or to withhold from a particular scheme
of benevolence. Every such scheme must win its way to the enlightened
attachment and confidence of the people, before it can, to an adequate
extent, secure their assistance. It is with a view to gain this hold on
the convictions and the affections of the Denomination, that the above
explanations, and undisguised statements have been given. Some
time may elapse, tefore we can accomplish all that we desire, but we
are anxious to hasten the period onwards. Our hope is, that as the
churches of the congregational order,, become more considerate of the
paramount claims of Home (not in a restricted sense, but regarding
England as their home) all that addition to the Society's income, which
is really required, will be furnished to it. There is good ground for
believing, that the Missionary spirit, which is neither more nor less
than the spirit of Christ, is both diffusing itself more widely, and
operating more powerfully, throughout our own country. While there
is much to discourage, there is much also to excite devout thanks
giving unto God. There are serious difficulties to be overcomethere
are drags on the chariot-wheels of truthbut there are also principles
at work which ere long will shake them oft", " like the chaff of the
summer threshing-floors." Let faith and patience have their perfect
work; but they must be accompanied by a firm determination, to do
justice to the claims of truth and righteousnessto assert these to
the world, and maintain them at all hazards, whether amidst friends
or foesand victory is certain, for the cause is not ours,but god's.
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NECESSITY FOR WEEK DAY SCHOOLS ON HOME MIS

SIONARY STATIONS.
To the Editors.
Your readers, I think, cannot fail to have remarked, how much the
prevailing want of a proper education for the poorer classes, impedes
the labours of your Missionaries among them. To go back no farther
than the last two months, I need only refer to communications from
the counties of Somerset and Warwick in your January number; and
to similar statements given in February from Kent, and Yorkshire.
Your Missionary, who writes from the last-named county, expresses
very feelingly his anxious desire for the establishment of schools; and
in country places, probably these might be supported at a compara
tively small expense.
But that which most particularly strikes my own mind, is the use
made of schools where they do exist, as a means of restraining the
exercise of religious liberty. Exclusion from the " free school," is
again and again resorted to, in order to deter poor parents from
attending on the preaching of the Missionaries, or sending their
children to their schools of religious instruction on the Sabbath. Is
it not on the rising generation, that our hopes of improvement for our
country, chiclly rest? But what reasonable hope, can be entertained,
of young persons, who know that their parents have sacrificed their
spiritual interests, and the convictions of their own consciences, for
the sake of securing gratuitous clomentary instruction? And what, on
the other hand, is a Missionary to say, if parents are really in deep
poverty, and he has no means of affording them that education, which
it is certainly their duty to provide for their families if possiblo? It
may be argued, that many make the excuse of poverty, for yielding
to this species of intimidation, who could, if they were really conscien
tious in the matter, contrive to pay the moderate charges of a rustic
school. This I admit ; but still the fact remains, that many sinners
are by such means shut out from hearing " the joyful sound;" and that,
while your Society at great expense, provides the means for dissemi
nating gospel truth, the circumstances under consideration present a
formidable obstacle to your success.
But besides all this, it is impossible to conceal the fact, (and it is
proved in one case at least, by one of the Missionary journals referred
to) that many of the schools, whether gratuitous or not, accessible to
the poorer part of our rural population, arc exceedingly inefficient and
defective. It is superfluous to remark, that the mere mechanical arts
of reading and writing, do not constitute even a sufficient week-day
education, The forming habits of observationthe ascertaining that
the meaning of lessons is really understoodthe cultivation of strict
morality, as well as courtesy, kindness, and orderthese things are
essential shall I say, to the full and legitimate success of future labours
in the propagation of the gospel.
I am sure I may appeal to every one who has had experience on the
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subject, that much of the immoveable apathy, the dullness of apprehen

sion, the extreme ignorance of the very signification of English words
which are to be met with even among persons able to read, may be
attributed to the want of suitable traiuing in youth. The enmity of
the carnal mind will ever be found to oppose the preaching of thecross;
but every faithful Evangelist knows, that his difficulties are increased
tenfold, by the total absence of mental culture.
I have trespassed farther on your pages than I intended. But I
must, in conclusion, express my earnest desire, that some means may
be devised for encouraging the establishment of an efficient school at
every Missionary station, on liberal principlesirrespective of atten
dance at any place of religious worshipbut on such terms, as shall
make them accessible to all.

THE PASTOR'S NOTE BOOK.No. 3.

In every department of christian in my mind ; but while I was revol

duty, there are discouragements to be
met withmost especially in that
which embraces the various efforts,
made for the salvation of our fellow-
men. Such efforts must be sustained
by higher considerations, than the
expectation, or even the appearance
of successotherwise, many of them
will speedily languish and decline.
Yet, every instance of ultimate suc
cess, affords a most legitimate ground
of encouragement ; and becomes a sort
of common property, useful and valua
ble to every labourer in the vast and
varied field of spiritual cultivation.
These remarks are suggested by
more than one of the circumstances,
.detailed in the following narrative.
The first time I ever spoke to Mrs. F.
was to receive her refusal of a tract,
which, in the regular course of tract-
lending, I offered to her at the door
of her habitation. Little did I think,
at that moment, that the time would
come, when I should unite with her
in devotional exercises, and regard
her as a most interesting specimen of
that " workmanship," whereby sin
ners are " created anew in Christ
Jesus unto good works." Soon after
the period first referred to, affliction
entered the family, of which she was
a member; and I then beard, that
she was willing to read religious books,
and had even once or twice attended
the preaching of the gospela thing
altogether foreign to the habits of
those with whom she was most nearly
connected. This excited some interest
ving how I might best improve this
apparently favourable change, she
was married, and removed in a great
measure from my sphere of observa
tion. Years passed away, and I had
almost forgotten her ; when I again
met with her at the sick-bed of an
individual, whose affliction had been
long continued, and to whom, in con
sequence, I had paid many visits.
This person was an old acquaintance
of Mrs. F. and though her own cup
of domestic sorrows was nearly full,
she had made this effort, on hearing
that her illness increased, to come and
see her. In the chamber of suffering,
and as we then thought, of death,
Mrs. F. found an opportunity of
saying a few words to me, expressive
of her anxiety regarding the concerns
of her soul, as well as a wish to have
some conversation on the subject.
I gladly invited her to call upon me
for the purpose; and though, as I
have hinted, considerable difficulties
were in the way of her leaving home,
it was not long, before she accepted
the invitation. She entered at once,
and without any ceremony, into that
which was nearest her hearther
consciousness of guilt, and her fears
of divine displeasure. O! how differ
ent is the cold and formal talk about
religion, so often, even by nominal
christians, denominated religious con
versationfrom the eager, animated
questions and replies, occasioned by
heartfelt, personal interest in religi
ous truth ! How delightful, yet how
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responsible the work, of answering we should hear much, and feel much,
objections, and removing difficulties, on a fact so awfully momentous. But
from a mind absorbed with the one It Is desirable also, that the mind
grand inquiry, " what shall I do to should dwell on the absence of conso
be saved?" lation even under the trials of thislife,
But it is necessary to go back a produced by the paucity of faithful
little into the history of those years, ministers. Who is there, that has felt
in which, as already said, I had been the power and value of the gospel, to
unacquainted with her situation. Her support the mind in seasons ofdistress?
married life had been almost from its Mho is there that has risen from a bed
commencement, one continued scene of sickness, to adore more ardently
of troubles and trials. These brought distinguishing sovereign grace, say
her to feel the necessity of some con ing, " Unless thy law had been my
solation, which she did not possess. delights, I should then have perished
They strengthened also the conviction in mine affliction." Who is there, who
before awakened, that it was sinful to has prized the counsels of a beloved
live in the neglect of religious ordinan pastor, to whom his visits have been so
ces. Such feelings led her occasionally cheering and so consolatory, that, in
to church ; but she as often returned times of sorrow, they received him
with the painful consciousness, that even as an angel of God 1" Let such
her attendance was altogether unpro extend the circle of their sympathies.
ductive of the benefit she desired. Let them imagine how many houses
She heard nothing which conveyed of mourninghow many pining sick
either peace to her conscience, or con beds how many varieties ofdomestic
solation to her heart. Her residence suffering, are to be found throughout
at that time was in a parish contain our country. Let them calculate the
ing a population of 2,500. The parish probable proportion of these, in dis
church could only accommodate 600. tricts nnvisited by missionary or pas
But it was amply sufficient for all who tor. Yea, rather let them conceive,
attended it. If Mrs. F. who was what would have been theirown situa
eagerly seeking instruction, could find tion, had they been unacquainted with
nothing to attract her, it was little to that truth, which offers " everlasting
be expected, that the prosperous, consolation, and good hope through
the worldly, or the careless, would grace." And can they forbear to use
feel any inducement to go. It was, their utmost efforts, for soothing the
indeed, a spot of mournful destitution sorrows, and assuaging the griefs of
the very region of darkness, and fellow-sufferers? I shall never forget
the shadow of death. For, while the the impression produced on my mind,
preaching was such as has been re by a scene to which I was once a
ferred to, the character of the clergy passing witness, in the street of a
man was unworthy of respect ; and country town on a market-day. Two
his extreme repugnance to visiting women were standing together, appa
the sick was so notorious, as generally rently old acquaintances, who had not
to prevent his being sent for, even in lately met. One of them wore the
cases where his presence might other garb of mourning, and judging from
wise have been desired. In such a her tears, and looks of anguish, she
locality, poor Mrs. F. had reason to bad been giving rent to feelings of de
exclaim, " No man careth for my solation and bereavement. The reply
soul." In her own immediate circle, of her friend was all that caught my
she looked in vain for any one, to ear, " Well," she said, " you must
whom she could apply for counsel; just settle your mind as well as you
and when she tried to pray, she found can." Alas, how many a bursting heart
herselfonly more bewildered and per is mocked by such " miserable com
plexed. Her natural diffidence ren forters 1"
dered it peculiarly difficult to seek con But to return to Mrs. F. I rejoiced
fidential intercourse with a stranger ; in the opportunity of endeavouring to
and nothing but the insupportable meet her wishes. I could not but feel
weight of the burden oppressing her, for her troubles ; but it was perfectly
would have induced her to accost me evident, that the burden of her trials
as she did, when providential circum was less oppressive than that of her
stances brought us together. guilt. She was fully persuaded, that
We hear much in these days, ofsouls if she could be reconciled to God, her
that arc perishing for lack of know afflictions wouldbelessoverwhelming.
ledge ; and most important it is, that I cannot now recall many distinct par-
vol. i. n. a. H
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ticulars of repeated conversations,
which it was my privilege to have
with her. My chief endeavour was,
to unfold to her the freeness of the
gospel ; and, gradually, I have every
reason to believe, she did obtain the
peace which " passeth understand
ing." Scarcely, however, was this
the case, when, by another change
in the course of providence, she was
removed yet further from the sphere
of my labour, where, except by letter,
1 could have little communication
with her. The change relieved her
from some portion of her trials ; and
gave her also the opportunity, in a
humble sanctuary, (a little chapel
built originally for an Agent of the
Home Missionary Society,) of hear
ing once on the Sabbath, the glad
tidings of salvation. Rut the preacher
only came and departed, as the honr
of service required; and in point of
christian society, or private counsels,
she was still entirely alone. She was
herself but a babe in Christ, and deep
ly conscious of her insufficiencyyet
she could not look upon souls perish
ing around her, without making some
effort to save them. She longed to
be the means of communicating to
others, those tidings of great joy,
which had gladdened her own heart.
She immediately offered her assist
ance, where it was greatly needed,
in a Sunday-school taught in connec
tion with the Chapel. She lent and
exchanged tracts in the village ; and
became in fact an Agent, both for the
Tract and the Bible Societyfor she
procured subscribers to both ; and,
through her efforts, several families
were supplied with the Holy Scrip
tures. The afflicted, and the dying,
of course received her particular at
tention. And though alone she had
to encounter the wondering gaze of
stupid ignorance, as well as the con
temptuous sneer of cold indifference,
still she persevered.
But there are some circumstances
of her history, with which I did not
become acquainted, for some consi
derable time after my first interview
with her, which to my mind greatly
heightened the interest of her case.
I had previously known her only as
connected with a family, remarkable
for their open disregard of divine
ordinances, and their utter neglect of
spiritual concerns. I was, therefore,
surprized that herviews were so clear,
of the requirements of God's law, and
her consequent convictions of sin, so
deep as I found them to be. She
was not one of those who are easily
satisfied,with superficial impressions,
or a partial change of external con
duct. Her soul could find no rest,
except in that full salvation, which
includes renovation of heart, as well
as a sufficient atonement for sin. But
my surprize was removed, when she
one day told me, that she had had a
pious Grandfather, by whom, having
been early left an orphan, she had
been brought up. With him she at
tended on the ministry of an esteem
ed minister in London, still living,
now venerable for his years and use
fulness. She said, that he was re
markable for his affectionate attention
to the children of his congregation ;
and that, as she usually sat in the front
of the gallery, she often, in her chil
dish simplicity, imagined him to be
looking at her, and addressing him
self to her in particular. She said,
" I can still remember exactly how
he looked, and his very words are as
fresh in my memory, as if 1 had heard
them yesterday." Her Grandfather
also carefully instructed her, accom
panying his lessons with many pray
ers, and enjoining upon her the daily
reading ot God's word. This last
remaining parent, however, was re
moved by death ; and when thus de
prived of his protection, she had to
seek a home with those more distant
relatives, to whom reference has been
made. The change of scene, and of
circumstances, was as entire as can
well be conceived. And being still
very young, with a heart like all
others, by nature estranged from God,
it is not surprizing that she resigned
herself, almost without a struggle, to
all the worldly influences and associ
ations which now closed around her.
Yet she could not altogether banish
the remembrance of early habits, or
of her aged relative's " ways, which
were in Christ." The recollection
followed her through all the years in
which she " walked according to the
course of this world ;" and never
ceased, though sometimes very faint
ly, to maintain in her mind a consci
ousness that she was doing wrong.
Now, it does appear to me, that
here is much encouragement to chris
tian parents. The covenant of grace
has provision for their children, as
well as themselves. " The seed of
the righteous" arc distinguished by
special promises. And the case here
recorded is only one ofmany, in which
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we see it strikingly verified, tfiat in its nature, to render the youthful

" God will ever be mindful of his mind happy ; while the neglect of
covenant." The good seed never lay early religion, has a tendency and
buried in the earth, in circumstances effect directly the reverse. The at
apparently more hopeless, than those tention and feelings of the whole as
which have been described. Yet the sembly seemed in an unusual degree
heavenly husbandman had not forgot excited. Every eye, not flowing with
ten it. His eye was not withdrawn tears, was fixed upon me ; every coun
from the heart in which it had been tenance seemed to indicate desire,
deposited. And when the appointed and to say, oh ! that we could possess
time arrived, he owned and blessed that which would make us so happy !
it, and brought it forth to light. Let lint I told tlicin we would not leave
no parent, therefore, faint, or grow the truths we had taught them,
weary in well-doing. Let him pray without confirmation. I said, " days
and work " while it is day ; and even should speak, and multitude of years
should the night overtake him, before should teach wisdom." I would ap
he has seen the fruit of his labours, peal to the testimony and experience
he may safely trust spiritual as well of the oldest member of the church.
as temporal interests to Him who In a moment, every eye glanced to
hath said, " Leave thy fatherless wards Mr. W , who sat near me.
children /will preserve them alive." He had long been known as the oldest
There is a lesson too, for those who member of the church; and the his
are labouring to do good, amidst pre tory of his pious life was familiar to
vailing ignorance and apathy. They every youth in the congregation. For
may be (unknown to themselves) the nearly 70 years he had been in full
appointed instruments of fulfilling communion, and many years an elder
some gracious purpose, the very in that church. He possessed an
messengers commissioned to bring active mind, and even at this late pe
the answer of prayers, long since re riod of his life, especially with respect
corded on high. " In the morning to religious concerns, and experimen
sow thy seed, and in the evening tal piety, he exhibited a considerable
withhold not thy hand, for thou know- degree of mental vigour. His piety
est not which shall prosper," hut " the had always been consistent and exem
liord knoweth them that are his." plary, and the virtues of Christianity
And what honour and delight, to be had uniformly and conspicuously
employed in finding and gathering shone, through the several periods of
those, of whom he has said, " They his protracted life. Calling upon Mr.
shall be mine, in that day, when I \V , I said, " please to tell this
shall make np my jewels." assembly of youth from your own expe
rience, the advantages of early piety.
Tell them, from your own experience,
THE VOICE OF YEARS. what you have enjoyed, from having
feared the Lord from your youth." A
{Furnished by a Pastor.) solemn silence ensued for a minute,
In performing the various duties of and father W rose with the solemn
a Pastor, I visited, in rotation, the dignity of one ripe for glory, and said,
several societies, held weekly, by " I wish I could say, I have feared
my congregation in their respective the Lord from my youth as I ought to
neighbourhoods. On oue of these have done !" He then said, that the re
occasions, a sermon was read from membrance of his former follies, never
this text, " I have feared the Lord failed to excite grief in his mind. A
from my youth." A considerable as trifling jest, a scene of levity, an im
sembly of young persons was present. prudent expression or action, in which
All seemed, in a good degree, atten lie had indulged himself in his early
tive to the excellent discourse, and I youth, affected his mind with a com
thought I could discover in the coun punction that greatly marred his com
tenances of two or three aged chris fort. This, he said, was not because
tians, feelings of intense interest. The he was religious, but because he had
sermon, though intended for the youth not been more religious. Had he at
of my charge, had a great effect on the time ofhis numerous failures, been
my own feelings. I spoke to them influenced, as he ought to have been,
as my feelings dictated. I tried to by the fear of the Lord, he would have
impress their minds with a conviction avoided them and prevented much
of the truth, that religion is suited, evil to himself. He then, in a pathetic
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manner, warned the yonth against In
dulgence in sin ; and exhorted them
to profit by the relation of his own
experience, of the evil of such indul
gence. He exhorted them, with ear
nestness and much feeling, to watch
fulness, to careful and steady piety.
He I hen told them, that his hope tor
salvation rested solely on the Mediator,
and not on any good works of his own ;
that lie needed constantly to repent,
and constantly needed an application
to the blood of atonement, and the
constant influence of the Divine Spirit.
He spoke of the influence of religion
on his mind ; the satisfaction he had
enjoyed in fearing and serving the
Lord. He described his penitent feel
ings, upon conviction ofhis depravity ;
described his faith, his hope, his joy,
in view of the evidence of his peace
with God ; his delight in religious du
ties and ordinances; his happiness in
communion with God, and in the pros
pect of everlasting felicity. He said,
that in the whole course of his life, ho
had not found a single rational pleasure
in sin, but had suffered much in con
sequence of it; and that, in all his
life and experience, he had found
nothing in religion that was unplea
sant or injurious ; but , on the contrary,
had always found wisdom's ways to be
ways ofpleasantness, and all her paths
peace. He closed, by inviting the
youth, in a very affectionate manner,
to prepare to participate with him in
the joys of the eternal world. Every
thing he said, was evidently the subject
of intelligent trial, and a display of
knowledge perfected in experience.
His manner was so striking, his zeal
so fervent, his love so ardent, his ex
hortations so pathetic, his warnings,
so tender and faithful, his sincerity so
obvious, that his address seemed irre-
sistable. All, for the moment, seemed
convinced of the importance, the ex
cellency, and loveliness of religion.
The effect on the assembly was won
derful. The attention of every one
was closely engaged, and the whole
house was filled with weeping. The
meeting was eminently profitable, and
peculiarly so to myself. American
Home Missionary Magazine.
o tionate charge, and the Rev. J. E.
BRIEF MEMOIR OF THE REV-
EBENEZER TEMPLE,
of Itochford, Essex.
The Rev. Ebenezer Temple was born
March 19, 1807. He was the eighth
child, and fourth son of the latcGeorge
Temple, Esq. Keeper of the Guildhall
in the City of London, whose uniform
integrity, urbanity and consistency of
conduct, as a disciple of Jesus Christ,
gained him the general esteem of the
Corporation, and obtained succession
to that important office for his son,
the present Hall Keeper, at whose
house, at Guildhall, the beloved sub
ject of lliis brief memoir died on the
28th January last, in the 3-lth year
of his age.
The Kev. Ebenezer Temple, had
the great advantages connected with
an early religious education, and for
many years attended with his parents
the ministry of the Kev. Rowland
Hill, and others, at Surrey Chapel.
Subsequently, he enjoyed the instruc
tions of the Kev. Alexander Fletcher,
at Albion and Finsbury Chapels : Mr.
Fletcher's ministry being pre-emi
nently adapted to interest the young,
gained increasingly on the attention
of Mr. Ebenezer Temple, whose pro
fiting appeared to all. He employed,
with unceasing diligence, his days
and hours to the attainment of the
knowledge of the truth as it is in
Christ ; he sought, and found Christ
early. In this brief notice of this
young and truly devoted Minister,
it is not intended to go fully into his
short, but most important career of
labour and usefulness : his heart was
won to Christ, and consecrated to
Him as his all in all.
In the year 1829, he was appointed
by the Home Missionary Society to
Hindon, Wiltshire, on the strong re
commendation, and under the auspi
ces of the Rev. J. E. Good, then of
Salisbury, now ofGosport; this sphere
of active ministerial service, proved
most valuable and important to him,
shewing how suitable Missionary
duties and services are, to prepare
and initiate for future usefulness, and
for a Pastoral charge : at Hindon Mr.
T. continued until 1831, when he re
moved to Birdbush. He was ordain
ed October 12, 1831, over the church
at Birdbush ; on which occasion the
Rev. T. Durant of Poolo delivered
the introductory discourse, and the
Rev. A. Fletcher gave a most affec
Good preached to the people. There
had not been an ordination at Bird
bush for nearly 30 years, and the ser
vice excited considerable interest
the discourses were printed, at espe
cial request. A cojiious account of the
service is given in the Home Missio-
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nary Magazine for 1831, vol. xli. p.
3i>8; and an account of the church
at Birdbush, which has continued tor
150 years, given in the Home Mis
sionary Magazine for 1833, vol. xiv.
p. C4. At this place he was greatly
useful, and much esteemed.
Divine Providence, subsequently,
directed his steps to Rociifoud,
Essex, to which place he was recom
mended, with affection and earnest
ness, by his constant and attached
friend the Rev. Alex. Fletcher; he
entered upon his pastoral duties at
Rochford, in 1836.
Hw useful and beloved he was in
this important and extending sphere,
the sorrows and tears of his bereaved
and numerous flock shall best and
most truly tell; he was beloved of
all. One of the Clergy observed, with
evideut feeling, " Well, if ever there
was a man desirous of doing good in
ltochford, it was Mr. Temple."
Yonng,ardent, intellectual, zealous,
affectionate, and above all, devoted to
Christ and to his duty, his course was
bright and clear, though, alas! too
short to satisfy the expectation of his
people, and the hopes and wishes of
a large and endeared circle of rela
tives and friends.
He supplied at York Road Chapel,
Lambeth, in November last, but was
then far from well. On his return
home his weakness rapidly increased ;
unable to take but very little food,
his strength was soon weakened by
the way. In a letter to his uncle, the
Rev. R. H. Shepherd, of Ranelagh
Chapel, Chelsea, dated December28,
1840, the very day month before he
died, he writes,
" I wish to feel myself in the hands
of God : I feel very comfortable and
peaceful in mind. The friends here
are, I was going to say, too kind ;
there is great sympathy, and real
feeling. I do hope and pray, by God's
blessing on the means employed, that
I shall be restored. I can truly say,
I only wish to live that I may more
and more preach Christ, love Christ,
and live to him, and be useful in bis
service."
Desirous to obtain the best advice
the metropolis could afford, he came
to his brother's house at Guildhall, on
Tuesday, January 12th. All that skill
and unremitting attention could per
form, was done ; but sooner or later
" the art of healing must fail ;" his
weakness rapidly increased, but" the
inner man was renewed day by day,"
01
amidst the waste and decay of the
earthly house of this tabernacle : his
uncle, and his dear friend, the Rev.
A. Fletcher, were with him frequent
ly. He was constantly surrounded
by his beloved and lamenting friends
and relatives, till he breathed his
happy spirit into the bosom of his Sa
viour and his God, January 28, 1841.
His peace and tranquility were great,
he rested with full confidence on the
faith and hope of the gospel. To leave
a numerous and most affectionate peo
plea Pastorate of no common impor
tanceprospects of increasing use
fulness in the church an affectionate
and beloved wife, and two dear infant
children, required a deep and perso
nal experience of the feelings of the
Psalmist, lxxiii. 25-6. " Whom have I
in heaven but thee 1 and there is none
upon the earth that I desire beside
thee. My flesh and my heart faileth :
but God is the strength of my heart,
and my portion for ever."
It was intended that his mortal
remains should have been inured in
Bnnhill Fields, but at the very earnest
and unanimous request of his flock,
he was buried at Rochford, on Feb.
6th. The Rev. Alex. Fletcher, and
other ministers attended. The funeral
sermon was preached on Lord's day,
Feb. 7, by the Rev. A. Fletcher, from
Matt. xxv. 21.The discourse was
very impressive and appropriate
and the chapel crowded to excess. In
the evening, the Rev. Mr. Law, of
Writtle, improved the solemn provi
dence to the mourning flock, from
Acts viii. 2.
The chapel at Rochford has recent
ly been enlarged, which was required
by a rapidly increasing attendance :
We hope to be able to present our
readers with a view of the Chapel
where our departed young friend ser
ved God in the gospel of his Son.
Mr. Temple was the author of, The
Christian's Daily Treasury, (which
soon reached a second edition :)The
Watchman's CryAn address to Sun
day School Teachers and the Family
Altar, which last work was strongly
recommended by many ministers, as
well suited to assist in the devotions
of a christian family.
GEMS
From the Cabinet of a private Christian .
One of the Editors has had com
mitted to his care, to use them as he
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deems but, the MSS. of a Christian
of the olden school the generation
that has nearly passed away. While
the widowed partner of his lamented
friend remained alive, he did not think
it delicate to publish any part ofthem.
And even now he shrinks from giving
the name of the writer to the pitbUc
not because he was unknown, or
little esteemed in the place where he
resided many years; but because he
knows that it would have been con
trary to every feeling ofthe good man's
heart, to be reported to the world as
having written any thing worthy of
their notice.Perhaps some particu
lars may be given of his peculiar his
tory, when our readers are sufficiently
interested in the quaintthe elegant
and striking thoughts which our de
parted friend has left on paper.
It is enough to say nowthat the
writer was a laymana gentleman of
considerable property and of great be
nevolencewhen a young man he
became the subject of Divine grace,
and for nearly forty years pursued his
quiet and unobtrusive journey to Hea
venwhere, a few years ago he ar
rived in peace. With a mind well in
structed in y ou th ,and cultivated when
he became a Christian, by much read
ing and deep reflection on the things
of God, he was unaccustomed to re
ceive the truths of religion on mere
human evidencehe maturely con
sidered them in the Biblemade them
his own by conviction, and in expres
sing his views of them became sen
tentious.
It is difficult however always to
distinguish between his own musings
and the thoughts of other minds ;
though his MSS. are methodically ar
ranged and dated during 30 years,
yet no inverted commas are tobe found
except to passages of Scripture. He
had a peculiar facility in seizing on
the most striking remarks in the ser
mons that he heard ; and when it is
stated that two of the Preachers he
frequently attended, after becoming
a christian, were Robert Hall and Dr.
Ryland (very different in mind and
style from each other) the reader may
easily suppose that some precious hints
have been secured, which mightother-
wise have been lost or forgotten. The
present series of thoughts and com
ments, will appear somewhat appro
priate to this Magazine, when it is
stated that the writer was a warm
friend of the cause of Christ at Home
especially in the place of his birth
which during his life benefited by his
kind liberality ,and since his departure
was not forgotten, by his now depart
ed widow.
" How few men, how few christians,
how few ministers, are duly qualified
to preach on the subject of noncon
formity to the world ! In their minds,
and spirits, and tempers ; in their
manners and indulgences ; in their
connivance at vanities in their fami
lies, dress, furniture; in their frivolous
conversation, and backwardness to
introduce the all-important but un
fashionable subject of serious godli
ness, into circles where they visit, and
where with many it would be gladly
receivedthese are a few, and but a
few of the points which form a ground
of censure, upon many of the present
race ofchristian professors, and chris
tian minsiters too.
" They are prone to make allowance
for, and to justify themselves, in their
want of xeal, and heavenly-minded-
ness,and self-denial, by the lax state,
and the want of energy which they
notice in others, and yet pass it by
without reproof. Whereas, if each
were to act out christian principle, to
its full and legitimate extent, they
would daily be making a gradationary
movement, toward that perfection,
which it is their glory habitually to
aim at. And thus too they would
stimulate those, who look upon them
as pioneers in the way to heaven."
" It is by a process the most heart
rending, humiliating, and oft times
the most unexpected, that a man is
made to feel his utter helplessness, in
taking a single step towards the bet
ter country. His judgment convinces
him of his utter inability to turn to
God ; and he is willing to fall in
with the universal assurance ofothers,
of the insufficiency of man to move
a single step toward obtaining the
crown. But when he is made tremb
lingly to know and feel his own indi
vidual abjectness, and his inability
effectually to resist any one evil affec
tion of his mind; then it is, he is led
to submit to the entire controul of
God, both in a way of providence and
grace. It is now, and not till now,
that he becomes a little child, a wilting
subject to his rightful lord. To be
taught obedience by the things he is
thus called to suffer, will oft bring a
man to his wit's endbut then, since
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it aims at the destruction of every evil
principle of the Hcsh and of the mind,
he will therein delight : since he shall
at the end stand wilh triumph upon
the relics of human depravity, under
the oppression of which he has so
often aud so long inwardly groaned."
" My experience gives its evidence,
to the testimony of him who " spake
as never mau spake," that " the cares
of "the world, and the lust of other
things, choke the word" and in no
thing do I find it operate more power
fully, than in closet duties. Eternal
God ! in this thing do thou kindly
rebuke me, and lead me to a full en
joyment of thyself in these exercises,
and a full surrender too, that 1 may
give thee all that is thine."
INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME
MISSIONARY STATIONS.
DEVON.
There have been many severe storms
in this and the preceeding months,
and I praise the Lord for having ena
bled me to encounter not a few of them .
Haifa dozen suchwinters.would prove
a tolerable seasoning to my younger
brethren, who are engaged in the
same honorable and holy work : none
but a Missionary can form any ade
quate conception of the trials and
dangers to which your agents are ex
posed. For near a month together, in
this neighbourhood, the roads have
been one complete sheet of ice ; so that
travelling either on foot or horse-back
has been both difficult and dangerous.
One of my helpers in the work in re
turning from preaching last Sabbath
week was obliged to travel home with
hisshoesoff. Forwant of a little sea
soning before hand, he has suffered
severely from it. The severity of the
weather has been most painfully felt
by the poor people : efforts have been
made to lessen their sufferings, by the
distribution of small sums of money
and blankets, but they have been on
such a trifling scale, that many have
been on the very point of starvation.
1 have been sadly annoyed within
the last month. The daughter of a
respectable farmer, a few weeks since,
gave herself to the Lord, and joined
theranks of his people, and soon her
enquiry was " Lord, what wilt thou
<;:$
" Every disciple of the Saviour who
possesses the same spirit, and to the
same degree thut John did, shall en
joy John's privileges. M hosoever has
a disposition of heart to lean on Jesus'
breast, shall ever find that sacred
bosom of love, into which to pour out
his sorrows and complaints. Lord '
" search and try me !" Does my heai t
long for the peaceful fellowship of thy
blessed Spirit? or does it secretly
sigh after any one carnal delight?"
" What would a God of power be to
my soul,withont love? oroflove.with-
out power? But these two qualities
combined for my present and eternal
good, what can harm me? and with
the persuasion of this being true,
what should discompose me t"
have me to do?"a day or two after
wards, she called on me to say, that
she had hired a room, and made up her
mind to establish a Sabbath school, ami
requested metofurnishherwithbooks;
this being done, she set to work,
and visited every poor family ; and,
within a fortnight, she had collected
all the poor children in the village, and
being a lover of peace, as often as the
Sabbath returned, she went with her
little charge to the parish church ; for
a short time things went on well, and
promised fair, but, alas, our young
friend committed two unpardonable
offencesthe 1st was, she took six of
the senior girls, to witness the public
examination ofmy Sabbath schools at a
neighbouring village; and, 2ndly, the
Clergyman discovered that she prayed
with the children.The latter was a
thing not to be tolerated ; and as our
young friend would not promise not to
offend in like manner again, the Cler
gyman said, that she should not teach
any longer. Now, mark the spirit of
this man ; he has appointed a poor illi
terate old woman to take charge of the
children every day in the week, and
has been riding about in all directions
to obtain money to pay the expence.
The father of our young friend (who
is the principal farmer in the parish)
felt the insult thus offered to his
daughter, and even to common sense
so much, that himself and all the family
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hate left the church. After repeated
and pressing solicitations, 1 went to
the village to preach, and have since
visited the family thrice, and I be
lieve, that the Lord has begun a
good work in the soul of the father ;
and should my hopes be fully real
ized, bad as the roads were, rather
than not have gone, I would have
crawled there on my hands and knees.
Thus our heavenly father causeth "the
wrath of man to praise him, and the
remainder thereof he will restrain."
The opposer is now regretting his
conduct. I preached there last Lord's
clay, and my congregation was larger
than his.
DORSET.
In the neighbourhood of the Home
Missionary station at Morcombelake,
at different periods of the year, may
be seen gipsey encampments. Near
to these scenes, the Home Missionary,
in bis tours into the lanes and corners
of parishesto visit the poor at their
own secluded habitations-sees the
weary ass, the ragged children, and
then breaks in upon the poor gipsey,
just rearing the tent, and kindling
the firewhich is to prepare the pro
vision for the extensive party coming
from their wanderings. On my way
to preach for a brother Minister, on
the evening of a Sabbath in 1840, the
donkies and children I saw near Ford
Abbey, led me to conclude, I was not
far off from a gipsey encampment. I
had an hour to spare, which led me to
decide upon turning down a lane, in
search of these heathens on British
ground. I soon found nearly 30 gip
sies sitting around their fire, and what
was very gratifying to me, in the
centre of the swarthy group, was an
aged man, with a real gipsey face
with his Bible before him, reading to
his family. I expressed my satisfaction
at finding him so occupied. At once,
the whole company rose ; the aged
gipsey looked, and said, " My good
Gemman, I have seen that poney be
fore ;" and then, as quick as thought,
proceeded, " You, dear sir, are the
Gemman who gave me this Bible
in 1835 : here, sir, is your writing."
Then tears started into his eyes, " I
do love this book. My dear boy Ro
bert, to whom you were good when
very illand talked with himand
indistructed his sister to read poor
fellow, he died in the love of Jesus.
Here Is a mark he made in the book,"
turning to the 7th chap. Hebrews 25.
The mark was made with the burnt
end of a stick. I looked at it, and
the father of Robert went on to say,
" That, sir, was the text, He is able
to save to the uttermost.Yes,heisin
heaven, and taught his sister to read,
and then died in Gloucestershire."
After some questions about the
death of Robert, I asked the old man
what part of the Scriptures he was
reading, when I came to the spot.
" The 38th chapter of Isaiah, about
Hczekiah."Then, after a short ex
hortation, and prayer, I left them,
much pleased with what I had seen
and heard.
DURHAM.
I have visited 435 families wild
Tracts. Could I lay before you all
that I have seen, you would see the
importance of preaching the gospel
from house to house; there are so many
who will not come out to hear the word
of life. In one house, I had been
talking to a woman who was rather
poorly, I had not been above five min
utes gone, when she died. What a
sudden call. The people in general
pay great attention : some seem to
feel, but, still too many are careless.
O that the Lord would pour out of
his Holy Spirit. One has been added
to our church.
KENT.
I have often, in the prosecution of
my labours on this station, had occa
sion to deplore the want of education
among the adult portion of my hear
ers. The wish has often occurred to
me, to do something in the way of
teaching them to read ; but the diffi
culty as often occurred, as to the
most suitable time of getting them
together, in consequence oftheir scat
tered situation. I have, in some mea
sure, however, realized my wishes in
this respect, and have adopted the
hour before morning worship of each
Sabbath. This, though somewhat in
convenient to myself, I intend to con
tinue, as I have found it already ser
viceable to some who could not pos
sibly attend at any other period.
Most of those who do attend are
considerably advanced in years, but
who, nevertheless, evince an ardent
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desire to receive instruction. May the this evening, a female was called
Divine Spirit teach them to " know out of the chapel; after the close
the love ofChrist which passethknow- of the service, 1 enquired the reason
ledge." I have now (including those for her leavingwhich was as fol
in the above class) 35 persons receiv lows. Her husband and his brother
ing weekly religious instruction in had been tippling; and after return
Bible classes. ing home, a dispute arose between
them, on account of some trivial cir
cumstance a fray ensuedwhether
SOMERSET. any blows passed, is not known ; how
ever, both fell together in the house,
In sending my monthly report to and one of them was taken up speech
the Directors, how gladly would I less; and after gasping for breath a
'ill it up with that which would cheer few times, expired.An inquest was
their hearts, as well as animate the held on the body, and a verdict pass
feelings of all the friends of Missions, ed, " accidental death."
and cause them to thank God and I improved this most awful event
take courage; but I grieve to say, on Sabbath evening, the 22nd, from
that the contents of my present jour Job xxxvi. 18. " Beware, lest he take
nal will have a far different tendency. thee away with his stroke ; then a
Yet facts, however painful, must great ransom cannot deliver thee."
be stated ; and, perhaps, even these The chapel was crowded to excess,
may serve to show the importance and and many were in tears. My earnest
necessity of Home Missionary exer desire and prayer to God is, that this
tions, and thus call forth the energies dreadful circumstance may be sancti
of those who are capable of feeling fied. The deceased was one of the
for their perishing fellow-men. most depraved characters in exist
The cloud of Divine Providence ence.It is said, that the surviving
seems to have directed me to a barren brother has not been seen to shed a
and dreary part of the moral wilder tear ; but remains perfectly unmoved.
ness; on every side, I am surround O ! what obduracy is manifested on
ed by ignorance, and vice. That every hand. May Divine grace en
solemn passage of Holy writ, which able us to stretch out the hand of
is so often quoted in reference to the pity to reclaim,
heathen part of the world, viz. " The " And snatch the fire-brands from
dark places of the earth," &c. may the flame."
be applied with equal propriety to
the neighbourhood in which I dwell.
Since my writing to you last, I visit Since I sent you my last Journal,
ed a sick individualand amongst we have held an examination of our
other things, I endeavoured to show Sabbath school children. On the
her the nature and necessity of prayer 6th of January, we gathered the
importunate prayer; adducing the lambs together at four o'clock P. M.
example of the Canaanitish woman ; and regaled them with plum cake
showing her faith her devotion. The and tea. At six, we assembled for
acknowledgment of her guilt, and es an examination ; the chapel was
pecially her humility, in being satis soon filled, and the children having
fied with " the crumbs," &c. taken their seats in the gallery,
She replied, " aye, and I suppose we commenced with singing, after
she was glad to catch that ; but dry which, the children repeated appro
bread and potatoes are hard fare for priate, pieces, portions of Scripture,
poor sick souls." catechism, hymns, &c. I then ad
I went from this house to another; dressed the congregation from Psalm
and almost the first question that was cxxvii, 3. and the children concluded
asked me was, " Will you please tell by singing
me, sir, when Jesus Christ was born,
was it shepherds or kings that watched " Here we meet to part again," &c.
their flocks." Alas ! for such pitia This was the first service of the
ble ignorance. kind that has ever been held in this
This is the village in which one of village. The readiness with which
our young men was knocked down in the children repeated their pieces,
the street, on going to preach among answered the questions put to them,
them. &c. quite surprized the people. No
Nov. 17th. While preaching at M doubt you will remember, that we
vol. i. n. s.
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colqlmenced, about four months ago,
wit 5 children; we are now increa
sed (amidst fiery oppositiou) to be
tween 40 and 50.
We took over a troop of our chil
dren as a kind of reinforcement; we
had a beautiful moonlight,frosty night
to return home. And I think you
would have been delighted to have
seen your unworthy Missionary and
his family, marching on with his little
squadron fbllowing, and making the
valley re-echo, with
Crown him Lord ofall, &c.
Should we be spared until Whitsun
tide, I hope to have a general review
of the whole army, on the little lawn
before my house.
We had a public meeting on the
llth Jan. The chapel was literally
crammed: tears were Howing down
almost all faces. We hold prayer
meetings, every morning through the
week; and, I believe, many received
impressions that will not easily wear
otf.-I am persuaded that God is doing
a great work on almost every part of
this station : but more of this at some
iilture time. When I look round, I
cannot but exclaim, what hath God
wrought. I feel much humbled when
I think, that he should make use of
such an unworthy instrument, and I
am afraid to publish it abroad, lest
it should savour of vain glory, and
the good work should cease.
..._
WARWICKSHIRE.
It is with pleasure I send you
another monthly Journal, and though
feyv remarkable incidents occur in
ohe month, yet, as many happen, as
should arouse the pity, and slumber
ing efforts of the religious public;
and kindle and increase the zeal of
your Agents. It is only specimens
of ignorance, and good effected by
the preaching of the gospel, which
can he given. Missionaries at home
need logic to undermine the false
pretensions to piety, as much as those
who go among the suspicious Mussel
man, or idolatrous Hindoo.
On my way one evening to a vil
lage where I intended preaching, I
met a young man. And as it is right
to improve every moment in usethl
conversation, among other questions,
I enquired what kind of a heart he
thought he had? The old answer was
given. A good heart, none better:
always good, &c. In order to try
and convince him his heart was wick
ed, I asked him, if ever he broke the
Sabbath ? O yes, often, was the reply.
Do you ever swear when angry? Some
times. Dont you tell lies to cover
faults? () yes, I cannot deny that.
You do not pray to God, night and
morning, do ye? now tell me. 0, I
seldom do that! and so on. Now,
friend, do you call that tree good
which brings forth bad truit? Surely
not; and can your heart be good
when you freely acknowledge you
break the Sabbath, swear and lie? if
your heart was good, you would do
none of these; for as a good tree
brings forth good tiuit,so a good heart
shows itself by good actions. I then
opened up to hi|n the plan of salvaf
tion by Jesus Christ, and directed
him the way by which the sinners
heart is renewed. How necessary
to sow beside all waters. You heard,
in my last report, I preached in a
place I called Africa; but I neglect
ed to intbrm you, the kind of building
I preached in, and where it was situ
ated. The building then is the par
sonuge house, and the situation, the
church yard-an antientantiq ue struc
ture, now inhabited by several poor
families; and a description of the
inhabitants, would astouish your
readers; but must defer the sombre
picture until a future opportunity. I
have preached in many wonderful
spots, but never so near a church be
fore. The old and antient edifice
being in front of the antiquated par
sonage.
At Ai K-- the attendance on
week evenings proves very encourag
ing, the little chapel being nearly
tilled; and the last time I visited the
village, was glad to tiud several young
men beginning to enquire the way to
Zion.
In the village of W-, where I can
not get a place to preach in, and
though I did, I should have no atten
dance, I have a member of our church
who regularly lends tracts. In one
family, the mother said to her daugh
ter, these books are very good, and
if the Minister who sends them to us,
preaches as good doctrine as they
contain, it would be worth while to
go and hear him. They accordingly
came, and found the tracts and the
preacher agree. H- is two nules
from their residence, but they cheer
fully attend; and the deacon of qur
church had, lately, some conversatwll
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wiili the yonng woman, and thinks fromalltortsofpersons.Thcy had learnt

she is under concern for her soul. the holy lesson ofCasting all their care
This is encouraging to those who lend upon Him who careth for them ; they
the tracts. The chapel here continues were waiting for the coming of their
to be well attended ; and at L , Lord, and I could not help saying,
and other places, the prospects are within myself, " Blessed are those ser
cheering. To God be all the glory. vants, whom, when their Lord Com
eth," shall be found in this envied
stateofmind. Aftersome soul-refresh
ing conversation with these dear old
WILTS. fellow christians, bearing fruit even in
I have reason to bless God for such old age, to the glory and praise of God,
a measure of bodily health during the I commended them to God, and bent
past month, as not only to enable me my way towards another abod eofsick-
to till up my usual preaching appoint ness. But if my heart was made glad
ments, but also to pay several visits and light, by the former interview, it
to the sick and dying. We have had, was made sorry and heavy by (he latter.
and still have, much sickness in these Oh ! what a contrast, for comparison
parts ; and several old persons have there is none. I found a poor wretched
exchanged time for eternity. Norhave blind old sinner, sitting up in his bed
the young escaped the stroke ofdeath. and panting, as if he were ready to
On Friday last, I went to see two old leave the world : as soon as he could
members of the church, living with speak, I discovered that he was as in
their daughters nnder the same roof, sensible of his state, as a sinner, as a
a considerable distance from my house, stork or a stone. On my enquiring, if
and was truly delighted to find the he had ever been led to see himself a
Divine promise realized in their expe lost sinner, he cried out, " I don't want
rience, where God says, by his pro to hear any thing about that, I want
phet, " even to your old age I am he, only to hear such things as Miss H
and even to hoary hairs will I carry reads about in the little book she had
y ou ; Ihave made and I will bear, even with her." I trembled, while I stood at
I will carry and will deliver you." his bed-side, to see the strong man
This promise, which supposes inability armed.keeping the palace ofthe heart,
and helplessness,on the believers part, and inwardly prayed, that a stronger
and tender support and assistance on than he might enter and thrust him
God's part, seemed to be peculiarly out. I found it only aggravated his
applicable to their case, both were mind to say more on the subject; but
become old, very old, both heads were as a last resort, I proposed to pray
ornamented with white locks, and both with him : but he cried out, " for God
were become little children, that need Almighty's sake let me be quiet, I
to be borne, and both were waiting, am expecting Mr. (meaning the
like Job, all the days of their appoint parish Priest) and I must keep myself
ed time, for their deliverance. I said, quiet till he comes. I found, by one of
they were become as little children ; his neighbours, that no less than four
not only physically, but morally, they clergymen were in the habit ofvisiting
were thirsting and panting for the this wretched man ; that one of them
breasts of consolations, desiring the told him to repeat the Lord's prayer,
sincere milk of the word, that they and holding the book open before him,
might grow thereby, into a meetness assisted him through the task, and
for that glory that shall be revealed. then told him to make his peace with
They seemed ready to receive, with God, and keep himself quiet, and that
confidence, the gracious declarations he need not be afraid to die. The same
of their heavenly Father,administered person told me that another had been,
by oneofhis servants. I also observed, and urged him to take the sacra
that remarkable freedom from anxiety ment, " so they wrap it up." Last
by which those are distinguished who Saturday evening, a messenger came
have been taught in the school ofChrist, from a young man in the prime of life,
and have learned, in what soever state who expressed a desire to see me once
they are,therewith to be content : they more before he died. I had paid him
were but indifferently provided for, frequent visits before,andhadwitness-
and I learned ,that being dissenters,they ed the progress of the spirit's work on
had been denied the usual boon of coals his understanding and heart, and felt
given away at the direction of the Cler a pleasing persuasion, that a real
gyman, though, the money was collected change had been wrought in his soul.
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He appeared truly thankful for the
attentions paid to him ; and when he
found that his end was drawing near,
desired one interview more before he
departed, to be with Christ. I made
all possible haste to his dying bed ; but
it being nearly four miles before I
could reach the place, he had ceased
to speak, and I could only obtain, by
a slight pressure of the hand, a token
that he knew me ; and, by the same
means, that Jesus was precious to his
soul. I stopped with him till the hour
of eight, when
*' One gentle sigh his fetters broke,
We scarce could say he's gone;
Before the Spirit took its flight,
To mansions near the throne."
On one ofmy former visits to this dear
young saint, I was by his bed, when
we were interrupted in our conversa
tion by the barking of dogs, and one
of the family, rushing into the room
almost breathless, informing us, that
theParson was come. 1 noticed a little
perturbation about my sick friend, but
I reminded him that he must not be
afraid of a man that must die. I sup
pose, that the members of the family
were too much affrighted to tell him
that a dissenting minister was up
stairs; for after the dogs had been si
lenced, he came upstairs, anddashing
aside the curtains of the bed, right and
left, began, in a loud and boisterous
manner, to address the young man,
apologizing for not coming before ;
assuring him, that he had been very
MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
HOME MISSIONARY DORCAS
SOCIETY.
" This is an Association of Ladies,
forming a Society, for the purpose of
furnishing Missionaries at the differ
ent stations of the Home Missionary
Society, with Articles of Clothing for
the destitute poor, so that they may
be able to attend Public Worship ; as
well as for the comfort of the sick
and infirm ; also to clothe their child
ren, that they may go to the Sabbath
Schools; and likewise for getting np
boxes of linen, to be lent to poor mar
ried women during their confinement.
The Committee meet at Mrs. Simco's,
21,Wynyatt Street, every month, for
the purpose of making garments, an
swering applications, and regulating
the affairs of the Society.
busy. When casting his eye across the
bed, he saw me; anil we had the cere
mony to go thiough of introducing
ourselves to each other. I told him,
that the sufferer before us was an old
acquaintance, and that I had reason
to hope, he knew something about the
doctrine which our Lord taught to
Nicodemus when he said, " except a
man be born again, he cannot see the
kingdom of God." I discovered his
embarrassment, and after forcing him
self to make a few common place re
marks on the mercy of God, and that
afflictions were no proof of his dis
pleasure, he concluded by saying, he
was sorry he could not stop longer ;
that a friend of his was stopping Out
side in the cold, and turning to me,
said, he felt no jealousy; and that
though the young man was one of his
parishioners, he had no objection to
my visiting him as often as I wished.
1 felt indignant at this gratuitous per
mission ; but as it was no place for
discussing, I bowed an expression of
any thing but gratitude. This minis
ter is one of the Pusey school; in
deed I may say, without fear of con
tradiction, thatPuseyism is the order
of the day in these parts. Apostolic
succession is being taught from house
to house, the efficacy of sacraments,
and the prayer book, and the sin
fulness of listening to unauthorized
teachers.
" Brethren, pray for us" poor vil
lage Missionaries.
Subscriptions and Donations re
ceived by
Mrs. Dunn, Belgrave Place, Pimlico.
Mrs. Shepherd, 9, Palace Street,
Pimlico.
Mrs. Spencer, 14, Cornwell Place,
Holloway.
Mrs. Matheson, 5, Palmer Terrace,
Holloway.
Mrs. Chaille, 11, Northampton Row,
Lower Road, Islington.
Mrs. Price, 59, Goswell Road.
Miss Andrews, 5, Angel Place, Pen-
tonville.
Mrs. Stroud, 5, Henry Street, Pen-
tonville.
Or at the Home Missionary Rooms,
11, Chatham Place, Blackfriars.
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Subscriptions of 4s. per Annum and
upwards, Donations of Materials,
whether new or old, which can be
made up into warm and useful cloth
ing, Books, Tracts, &c. will be
thankfully received."
We beg to direct particular atten
tion, to the above announcement. It
relates to a Society, which has already
for many years, pursued its course of
useful and zealous labours. In proof
of this, we need only refer to the nu
merous acknowledgments of aid re
ceived from it by our Missionaries,
inserted in the Magazine from time
to time.
But we are deeply convinced, that
the assistance of such an Institution,
is now more loudly called for than
ever before. The spirit of persecution
may be expected to appear, where-
ever zealous efforts are put forth for
the awakening of souls ; and with
such a spirit our Missionaries have
always more or less, had to contend.
But it has lately shown itself, with
new and increasing virulence; and
the poor are of course its readiest vic
tims. The journals of the Missiona
ries, every month, abound, with most
painful details, of charitable and
much needed relief, denied to the
poor, becnuse they presume to attend
their ministrations.* It must be ob
vious to every one, that our Missiona
ries are thus placed in a situation,
most distressing to their own feelings,
and sympathy with these laborious
men, should be expressed^ by some
effort to place at their disposal, the
means of relieving the poor. But we
do think, also, that our principles
and professions, require ns to protect
and countenance those, who, if they
are to derive any spiritual benefit
from our Agency, must do it at the
expense of losing a part of their tem
poral support. Considering also the
very moderate scale of its subscrip
tions, we feel assured the Home Mis
sionary Dorcas Society, only needs
to be more generally known, in order
to be better supported. Editors.
Another and yet more ingenious deTice
for the same purpose is mentioned in page
13, of our January number, and that is not
the only similar instance.
0 evangelical teaching.
SCOTLAND. HOME MISSION
ARY INTELLIGENCE.
The Congregational Union of Scotland.
The above Union is already known
to many of our readers. Its proceed
69
ings have been noticed in the pages
of this Magazine, and most appro
priately, as its character is decidedly
that of a Home Missionary Institu
tion. Its formation was deemed
necessary, nearly eight and twenty
years ago, in order to secure the aid
of the more wealthy congregational
churches in Scotland, for others which
were poor and feeble. This measure
was desirable, both for the support
of holy and devoted men, who were
labouring amidst many and sad pri
vations ; and also for the maintenance
of christian ordinances, amidst many
a " little Bock," who loved and valued
them, but where wholly unable to
make the adequate provision for them.
While these, however, were the ob
jects contemplated, the funds of the
Union have, all along, been made
subservient to the diffusion of the
gospel, the evangelizing of dark and
neglected districts of the country. In
every instance where a church was
thus assisted, it has been with the
understanding that the pastor should,
as widely as circumstances might ad
mit, extend his labours beyond his
own immediate sphere. The follow
ing brief extracts from their last Re
port, will show how valuable and im
portant are the labours thus sustained.
" The Churches in the Lowlands
aided last year, were twenty-three ;
to which were voted, in all, the sum
of 372, in various proportions, ac
cording to their respective wants,
and opportunities of usefulness. Some
view of their state, and of the labours
effected by them, will best appear by
extracts from their letters. From
one, which has had a pastor recently
settled among them, we have this
communication : " Our pastor keeps
up weekly meetings in three neigh
bouring villages, and visits a fourth,
once a month. The attendance at
most of these places is excellent.
We have, also, various meetings for
prayer and addresses, kept up by the
members, and other pious persons ;
and the Lord is crowning our endea
vours with considerable success."
" The next is from a church in the
midst of a very extensive district,
where there is a deplorable want of
They say,
' There are eleven preaching stations
in the surrounding neighbourhood,
which are supplied with sermon, sta
tedly or occasionally. Four of these
stations have been opened during the
past year.' "
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Besides, however, these local ef
forts, the Union has carried on an
extensive and extending system of
itinerating labours. This is peculiarly
needful iu Scotland, where, in many
parts, the population is thinly scat
tered ; inhabiting also districts -of
mountain, island, and glen, from
whence they could not possibly travel
to frequent or stated services. One
minister, employed by them in this
department, says, that during the
past year, he has " preached from
home at various distances, from four
to about forty miles, seventy four
sermons. That seed has been scat
tered over parts of four counties, in
twenty five different parishes. The
work has involved a travel of about
800 miles ; and over the same limits
have been scattered about 600 religi
ous tracts. The congregations, with
few exceptions, were good. Pray,
that the seed thus sowu, may be water
ed from above." Another, " in the
month of July, had a tour of about
three weeks, preaching, generally
once,frequently twice, and even three
times a day. His audiences were
good, the places of meeting commonly
full, and sometimes crowded. He
had an opportunity of addressing
many on their eternal interests, both
in public and private, who live far
from any place of worship ; and who,
but for such services, scarcely ever
hear of the way of salvation."Ano
ther remarks, " The meetings, during
my last excursion, were very great
in many places. I am more and more
convinced of the necessity of well-
prepared, clear, doctrinal statements
of the way of salvation, with close ap
peals to the conscience, on these occa
sions." And once more, at the close
of a journal, we find, " Besides my
more public labours, I had an oppor
tunity of addressing many at family
worship, both morning and evening.
Also, on my journey, and in private
houses, I frequently spoke to compa
nies or individuals, about ' the one"
thing needful,' who listened with at
tention, and thanked me."
We may, perhaps, at another time,
insert some portions of this interest
ing document more at length. Seve
ral ofthe Scottish churches, have been
lately visited with remarkable seasons
of refreshing from the presence of
the Lord. By sympathy and prayer,
let us realize a sacred fellowship with
these our northern brethren, in their
labours of love. And let our own
laborious Agents, be at once stimu
lated by their example, and encoura
ged by their successremembering
Him who hath said, " My word shall
not return unto me void."
AMERICAN HOME MISSIONARY
SOCIETY.
The following brief Extracts from
the American Home Missionary Ma
gazine for Dec. give a striking view
of the peculiar trials of a Home Mis
sionary in that country in the new
settlements. Our Agents have their
trialsbut none similar to the follow
ing.
DESTITUTION.
I shall venture to make a draft for
the first six months in a few days. I
am greatly in need ofsome funds. My
whole receipts this year up to the
present time, of every kind ; have
not amounted to fifty dollars. The
consequence is, I am getting very
much in debt, after planning every
way I can think of to avoid it. The
regular meetings of our Presbytery
and Synod, takes place now in a few
days, but I shall be compelled to re
main at home, because I have not
decent clothes. I have not a coat in
the world but is either patched or in
need of it. I have nothing to buy
new clothes with. I could go in debt
for them, but whether I ever should
be able to pay for them is uncertain.
It is with painful emotions I make
this statement; but I must make it
to you privately as a friend. If your
Society cannot aid me I must go else
where, or do something by which to
get a living. I have no charge to
make against my congregation ; were
they able to support me they would
willingly do it ; but they are not.
HARD TIMES.
Owing to the hardness of the times
I have had to struggle with poverty,
and to labor, working with my own
hands, knowing I could not pay if I
hired. It was obviously necessary,
to make considerable repairs on my
dwelling, so that considerable of my
time has been appropriated to fixing
it. And, in the true language, of one
of our benevolent committees, I have
been fixing a " shelter" for my fami
ly. Now, sir, could you see its still
unfinished state, entirely openmy
family sick,probably caused by tbis
 FOR MARCH, 1B41. 71

frontier exposureyon would say, the Rev. Thos. Cousins of Portsea,

" work with all your might in your
appropriate calling, and doubtless
some benefactor will promptly afford
you aid." Secular labor is a resource
to which I reluctantly resort, but it is
a " work of necessity."
OPENING OP A NEW CHAPEL IN
HANTS.
A new Chapel, capable of contain
ing about 140 persons, was opened
on New year's day at Cosham, a vil
lage midway between Portsmouth
and Havant, in the county of Hants,
containing a population of six or seven
hundred inhabitants when two ex
cellent sermons were preached on
the occasion ; that in the morning by
and that in the evening by the Uev.
Thos. Adkius of Southampton. The
hymns were read, and the devotional
services conducted, by the Revs. A.
Jones of Buckland, Portsea, Win.
Scamp of Havant, J. Varty of Fare-
ham, T. Wallace of Petersfield, D.
Evans of Emsworth, and J. Slatterie
of Rowlands Castle. It was a day of
much spiritual enjoyment, and the
Chapel was crowded almost to suffo
cation. The above eight Ministers
have engaged to supply it weekly,
and on Sabbath days effective lay
agency is employed. Ever since the
opening, the place has been well till
ed with attentive hearers, both on
Sabbath and week evenings. May
the Lord make bare his arm in this
place, in the conversion of sinners.

CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION SOCIETY.

A Course of Lectures to Young Men, Mechanics, and others, " On the
Ruin of Souls," will be delivered at Crowu Street Chapel, Soho, on Wed
nesday evenings, at eight o'clock, by Ministers in connexion with the above
Society, as under :
Mar. 3. The Mischiefs of Religions Formality . . . .Rev. R. Vatjghan, d.d.
10. The Danger of Procrastination to the Soul.Rev. W. A. Salter.
17. The Peril of a Life of Pleasure Rev. J. Morison, d.d.
24. The Hazard of a Life of Worldliness ....Rev. A. Fletcher, a.m.
31. The Danger of a Life of Ungodliness ... .Rev. J. Blackburn.
April 7. The Misery of a Ruined Soul in this World. Rev. H. S. Seaborn.
14. The Condition of Lost Souls in Eternity . .Rev. J. Styles, d.d.

NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.

The Holy War. By John Bunyan. getthem interested in natural history.
Eighteen superior Engravings, pp. And this beautiful volume is well fit-
347. London. The Religious Tract ed for such a purpose. It contains
Society. twenty four engravings in a very
This is a beautiful reprint of an superior style. Besides a short de
old and well-known book. To say scription of each bird, its nature,
any thing in praise of John Bunyan's habits, &c. we have a great variety
works, would be superfluous. The of entertaining anecdotes, as well
Holy War discovers the same know as several instructive illustrations
ledge of human nature, and deep ac of Scriptural facts and metaphors.
quaintance with the workings of the
heart, which characterize his more Cruden's Explanations of Scripture
famous and best known production, Terms, taken from his Concordance,
The Pilgrim's Progress. The book pp. 392. London. The Religious
is now presented in a form, very at Tract Society.
tractive, especially to the young.
The Religious Tract Society have
rendered an important service to the
public, by the publication of this vo
British Birds, pp. 216. London. The lume. The correctness of the author's
Religious Tract Society. views, on doctrinal points, is well
Here is another most snitable and known. Few biblical students, we
acceptable present to juvenile read presume, are without his large con
ers. It is exceedingly desirable to cordance. But those who possess
 72 HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE
that valuable work, are perhaps the
very persons least likely to require
the information supplied in the " Ex
planations" now extracted, and pub
lished, separately. There is one class
of the community in particular, to
whom we think it will be found in
valuable. We allude to those who,
iu the midst of their days, are first
awakened to a concern for their souls ;
but who having little leisure, and less
of studious habitshaving passed
their youth without any correct or
comprehensive training in religious
truthare ignorant of the very mean
ing of terms, usually employed in
speaking of divine things. It is impos
sible fully to make up the deficiences
occasioned by the absence of early
instruction. But the book now before
us, will do more than any other with
which we are acquainted, to facili
tate their progress, assisting them to
understand the Scriptures themselves,
as well as the preached gospel. En
lightened and consistent piety must
be founded on knowledge. The clear
est ideas of divine truth, as a theory,
may undoubtedly be entertained,
without any saving influence on the
heart. But we fear, there are too
many, who, satisfied with seeing their
fellow-sinners in earnest about sal
vation, are not sufficiently careful to
enlarge their views, and assist them
in attaching a definite meaning to
scriptural phraseology. To heads of
families, also, and Sunday school
Teachers, as well as young persons,
desirous of carrying forward the work
of cultivating their own minds, we
should certainly recommend the vo
lume.
For the information of those who
are unacquainted with the larger
work, it may be stated, that the Ex
planations include all the principal
words employed in Scripture, arrang
ed alphabetically. To these are ad
ded, by the Tract Society, several
Notes on natural history ; and a Bible
Chronology at the end.
The gift of Prayer. By Thos. Mann,
Minister of Sun Hill Chapel, West
Cowes. 3rd Ed. T. Ward % Co.
Few subjects are so important as
the one treated on in this volume.
Prayer is the breath of spiritual life,
and manifests " a living soul." It
forms the fervent and permanent de
sire of believers.
" Come In thy pleading Spirit down
On us, who for thy coming stay,
Of all thy gifts, we ask but one,
We ask the constant power to pray.
Indulge us, Lord, in this request,
Thou wilt not then deny the rest."
. The Author has met many objec
tions, and answered them with spiri
tual wisdom and understanding. We
recommend this excellent treatise to
all who attend Prayer Meetings ; and
very especially to those who take
part iu those important, and most
valuable services. This small volume
deserves to be read by christians of
every denomination.
The Wine Question settled, fyc. By the
Rev. B. Parsons of Ebley. J. Snow.
The number of those who object to
Temperance Societies, in their vari
ous forms, is rapidly diminishing.
Convictions have been produced in
the minds of many, of their impor
tance, and great utility. This pamph
let will he read with interest, inas
much as it contains, a mass of infor
mation, collected with much labour
and research, and will have a happy
effect, we doubt not, in extending
the cause which the Author has so
efficiently advocated.
o
Voyages and Travels round the World.
By the Rev. D. Tyerman George
Bennet, Esq. deputed from the Lon
don Missionary Society, to visit their
various Stations, tf'c. Compiled, c.
by James Montgomery. Second Ed.
John Snow. Seven Shillings.
This pleasing and instructive Nar
rative has, heretofore, been at a price
much beyond the means of the majo
rity of readersindeed, latterly, it
was not attainable at all, being out
of print. The present new and very
beautiful edition, at so low a price,
will obtain an extensive circulation.
We cordially recommend it, as one
of the best means, whereby an accu
rate knowledge may be gained of the
wide sphere of Missionary service,
undertken and superintended by the
London Missionary Society. We
hope this publication will also prove
an auxiliary to the noble Society whose
works it records, by influencing many
to contribute to its funds, in their
present state of inadequacy to carry
on, with suitable vigour, the great
work of spreading the knowledge of
Christ throughout the world.
 FOR MARCH, 1841. 73
If the following hint of our dear friend Mr. Gear could be acted upon, how
efficiently would out funds be sustained.
" Bradford, Wilts, Feb. 9th, 1841.
" My dear Sir,
" I have now the pleasure to transmit to you, on
behalf of the Home Missionary Society, the amount collected by four of my
little juvenile friendsby means of the New Year's Gift Cards. The sum
is5.6s.6d. which though not large, would, if sent from all our churches, be a
very efficient augmentation of your funds. Nay, if out of the 1800 places of
our denomination, 800 be deducted, to allow for those who need help, or can
barely sustain themselves, the 1000 left, doing only what poor Bradford has
done, you have a New Year's Gift of 5000 Guineas. And why not ? As the
wants and claims of HOME are better understood, and more felt, this, and
much more, will be done. I have paid the sum into our Bank here, to be
claimed by you at " Drewett and Fowlers," 4, Princes Street Bank, where, if
you present yourself, and give your name, and the sum, in the course of a
couple of days, or so, you will find all right. I return the Cards, and sup
posing that, in the printed acknowledgments of what is done, you have no
intention of naming every contributor, perhaps it may appear thus. I write
the names of the collectors, to insure correctness.
Bradford, WiltsRev. W. Gear :
. s. d.
Collected by Master F. E. Edmonds 1 0 0
Miss Harris 10 0 ,
Miss Olivia Summers 0 15 0
Miss Wilton 2 11 6
5 6 6
I intend to present, with my own hands, a copy of the Magazine to each
of my little friends, to encourage them hereafter. Experience has taught
me, that such things exert a powerful influence of a moral kind ; and I would,
therefore, particularly request, that if, for any reason the acknowledgment of
what is now sent should not be intended to appear in March, you will give
me a line to say in what month it will be printed ; if otherwise, you need not
write. I shall take it for granted, that it will appear in March, and shall
order the Magazine accordingly. Praying, that you may in all your efforts
to promote the blessed Redeemer's cause, whether as pastor of a christian
church, or secretary of an important public Society, ever find " the hand of
the Lord" with you.
I am,
Faithfully and respectfully Yours,
William Gear.
The Rev. Dr. Matheson.

We have great pleasure in directing the attention of the friends of the

Home Missionary Society, to the liberal list of Contributions, received as
the produce of New Year's Gift Cards, since the beginning of February.
Those friends who have not yet forwarded to the Home Missionary Rooms,
11, Chatham Place, the Subscriptions they have received, are respectfully
urged to send them as soon as possible. The expenditure of the Society
has exceeded its income upwards of 800. Funds are required to pay the
Salaries of the Missionaries, and grants to Ministers, due at Lady-Day.
LONDON. ' <?
. s. Miss Eliza Rout 0 6 8
Master J. Small, CamberweU .... 1 O Miss Mary Rout 0 6 0
Miss M. Small, Ditto 0 13
Miss Ash, Chelsea, per Rev. R. H. Miss Lee, Brixton " 5
Shepherd 1 I Mrs. Harbridge, Paternoster Row. 0 17
Mrs. Rout, Hackney, viz. Rev. R. Saunders, Latimer Chapel,
Miss Rout 0 9 3 Mile End 0 10
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. .|. d. DEVONSHIRE.
Mr. Le Marc, Hackney, viz. . J. d.
Mr.R.H. Brown .... I 5 0 Bldqford-R. Bartlett, Esq. viz.
Mr. Alfred Lemare. . . . l 1 0 Mrs. Ackland . . . . _ _ .. 0 4 3
MissAnnlark,er...... 0 16 0 Mrs. Elliott . . _ . . . . . .. 0 8 0
32 6 _ Miss J. H. Maine .. 0 2 0
A1dermanburyIosternChapel,Rev. Miss Burnett ........ 0 l o
John Davies: 0159
Mr|.Davies.......... 310 0 Torquay - Rev. J. Orange. per
Mrs.Danford ~ 4 4 0 Chas. Holmwood, Esq. viz.
Mrs. Whitele'y........ 1 I0 0 Master W. Orange . . _ . l 5 6
Mrs Hancock ... ... 0 16 6 MissBa.rrett.......... 2 4 0
Mrs.Eyles....... ~ 0 17 6 Mrs. Pitts
' ~ 0 10 o
Miss Badcock ~ ~ 1 3 0 Miss E.Mait1and...... 0 .5 0
Ditto ......... ~ 1 I 6 Miss Parish' ~ o 7 7
MissNutter..... ... 1 0 0 Miss Collings ~ .. 010 0
Miss H.1ves..... ~ 1 0 0 Mrs.Rendel1 ~ .. 0 5 0
MissS.Josse..... ~ 0 I2 6 Miss Weeks . ... .. 0 12 1
MissLack.. .......... 0 ll 6 Miss But1er.... .. 0 10 0
MasterH0we11........ 0 10 0
16166 6 10 2
Subscriptions
BEDFORDSHIRE. Mr.Ho1mwood........ 1 1 0
7Voburn-Rev. M. Castleden. . . . 312 2 Mr. King ............ 010 0
Roxton-C. J. Metcalf, Esq. viz. 812
Miss Ayres ~ 011 6 Egter--Rev. - Hellings, viz.
Miss A. Ibbotx .....-..-. 0 3 Il issE.Garrett ~ 0 12 0
Miss A. Metcalfe...... 0 1D 0 Miss E. M. Hellings .. 0 ll 6
Miss1'{.Scritby ...... 0 10 0 136
Miss J. Wilkerson ~ 0 10 10
Master Winzar ~ 0 S 6 DORSETSHIRE.
339
(lotion End-Rev. J. Frost, viz. Wareham-Rev. J. Porter, viz.
Miss Brimley ........ 0 7 0 Mrs.Porter.......... 012 6
Miss H. Brim1ey...... 0 12 6 MissM.A.Tuck...... 0 9 0
lfiss Coles............ 0 16 0 Miss A.Spioer........ 011 6
MissFrost............ l 3 0 ._1_ 1130
Miss S. Mann ~ 0 Y 0 Lggle Regis-Rev. G. Jones, viz.
MissPeaeock ~ 0 12 0 rs.Thomton........ 0 5 6
Misses A. & E. Phipps Miss Chapmam....... 0 14 0
two Cards ~ l 5 0 Missliennett ~ 0 6 0
Miss H. Preston . . _ . . . 08 6 166
Miss M. Ollie:-2 Cards 25 0 Ugvey-Rev. Jas. Le Conteur, viz.
7160 issGlandfield ~ 013 6
Miss S.'l\111idge...... 0 6 6
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 100
Poyle-Rev. L. Hall ............ 216 6 DURHAM.
Wingrave-Rev. Thos. Aston . . . . 015 6 Jhrlington-Rev. R. C. Pritchett,
_Buckingham-Rev. C. D.J. Wills |120 viz.
Great Marlow-Miss Ralfs . . . . . . 316 Mrs. Mncadarn........ 2 3 6
Miss Hopkins ........ 1 5 0
CAMBRIDGESHIRE. Mr. Thos. 'l`aylor...... 2 0 0
Royston-Rev. F. Neller, per Mr. Master0tley ........ 013 0
J. Baker, viz. Master Wi1son.... .. 0 3 0
Miss E.Proeter ...... 01 0 Thos. Hobson .. . . ~.. 0 3 2
Miss R. Reynolds .... 046 Thos. Feetlmm. . . . . . 0 2 6
Mrs. S. Luke ~ 036 Thos. Stevenson . .. . . . 0 2 2
Hen Pryor and Jas. 6124
E1J?s................ 0 5 8 South Shield.|~Rev. John Kelsey,
HenryAndrews ~ 0 2 9 VIZ
Wm. Sharp and John Miss Kelsey .......... 0 16 0
Pryor...~.......... 0 3 0 Mrs. Kirby ~ 0 1 8
165 136
CORNWALL. ESSEX.
-lt. Columb-Rev. G. Oke, viz. Coggershall-Rev. John Kay, viz.
' Mr.W.Jol1y.......... 015 2 ssBeard .......... 1 12 0
MLW, }{icks........ 0 8 0 MissBridge.......... 0 16 0
MissGardner ~ I ll 6
I 3 2 Miss Pnce............
' 1 10 6
Less expences 0 0 4 Miss Sack............ I l 8
1210 Miss Sack of Up-Hall. . 015 0
766
CUMBERLAND.
Bootle-Miss Shawyer, per Rev. GLOUCESTERSHIRE.
A. Shawyer.................. 200 Moreton-in-Marsh -- Rev. F. H.
Lgatria-Rev. J. Reeve, viz. Green, viz.
essrs. J. Rawlings and Mi-.Toombs ~ .. 3 7 2
Jos.Dunn.......... 514 _0 Mrs. Green ~ .. l 0 0
Mi|sGi1pin .{........ I 4 0 Do.Card .... .. 015 8
6130 5210
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HEREFORDSHIRE. NORFOLK.
. s. d. . s. d.
SuttonRev. F. Roberts, viz. Wymondham'Pet Mr. Nash :
Mr. Adams 1 3 0 Collected by
Mr. Morton 0 14 1 J. A. Nash, jun 2 0 0
Miss Keay 0 8 1 Alfred Nash 1 18 6
Mr. Jones 0 S 3 Miss E. Adywold .... 0 15 6
Miss Roberts 0 IB 0 AtWicklewold,a village
Mr. Taylder 0 4 2 station connected with
Master Beaven 0 1 0 Wymondham, after a
Miss Constable 0 8 2 statement made to the
sirs. Roberts 1 1 0 people respecting the
Mr. Baker 0 6 0 Home Missionary So
Mr. Coleman 0 0 0 ciety 1 3 0
Miss Jones 0 5 3 Miss Fayers 0 10 0
HerefordRev. W. H. Woodward,
per Miss M. Weston, viz. SHROPSHRIE.
Mrs. Wheaton 0 IS 0
Mrs. Weston 0 11 6 WemCollected by
Mrs. Abbey 0 5 0 Mrs. Lee 0 IS 0
Miss Green 0 3 0 Miss Walsasley 0 7 0
Miss Aldridge 0 2 6 Miss Pitson 0 9 0
Miss Slade 0 3 0 Subscriptions 0 3 11

Bishop's CastleRev. J. E. Owen :

HERTFORDSHIRE. Collected by
BusheyRev. J. Fernie, viz. B. James 0 IS 6
Miss J. Laurie 0 8 0 Miss Jones 0 13 0
Miss Hawkins 0 11 0 Miss Griffiths 0 10 0
Miss Walker 0 2 8 Miss Sarah Brooke.... 0 4 4
Mrs. A. Staley 0 3 0
1 2
HatfieldRev. 1. S. Underwood,
Tiz.
Miss Laurence 1 13 0 SOMERSET.
Miss Beall 0 11 0 Castle CaryRev. R. Sharman :
Miss Stuckbury 0 14 0 Collected by
Miss J. Underwood.... 0 10 0 Master E. Close 1 0 0
Miss Beecroft 0 10 0 Mrs. Francis 1 0 0
3 18 0 Mrs.Jeffery 0 7 61
KENT. A Friend 0 10 0
A Friend 0 2 6
RamsgateCollected by Mrs. Ladd 2 9 0 3 0 oj
LangportPer Mr. J. Radford :
LANCASHIRE. Collected by
GarstangRev. T. Craig : Mrs. Isaac Davis 0 7 O
Collected by Mr. James Bartlett.... 0 7 6
Miss Alice Parker 0 10 8 Miss Eliz. Gare 0 10 23
Miss A. Bell 0 13 0 Miss L. Radford 0 9 6
Miss S. Brash 0 12 6 Eliz. Compton 0 5 0
Miss Jane Craig 0 8 0 Jane Lock 0 4 9|
Miss Bolton 0 7 0 Caroline Mabey 0 4 6
Mr. J. Beesley. 0 8 0 Sophia Padger D 4 3
Fanny Weedon 0 4 0
3 0 0
Manchester Miss Walker 0 12 8 Caroline Yeoman .... 0 0 9
2 17 6
LEICESTERSHIRE. Nailsea Rev. W. White :
Collected by
HinckleyRev. W. Salt: Miss Knight 0 11 6
Collected hy MissBolwell 0 10 6
Mrs.Salt 10 0 Master Brooks 0 S 6
Miss R.Brown 10 0 Miss Davise 0 4
Mr. T. Holdich 0 10 0 From last year 0 2 3
2 10 0 1 14 6
Loughborough Rev. E. Leighton : ChardRev. W. H. Griffith :
Collected by Collected by
Mrs. Smith 2 16 0 Mrs. Griffith 18 6
Mrs. Rudder 1 17 0 Mrs. Waring 0 11 6
Miss Dracott 10 0 2 0 0
Miss Cooke 0 10 6
Miss Brooks and Mrs. T. STAFFORDSHIRE.
Harding 0 9 1
6 12 7 SmithuickRev. D. A. Owen :
Collected by
MIDDLESEX. Mrs. Jefferies 2 0 0
Mr. Wm. Gosling .... 1 0 0
Highgate Collected by Mr.JamesWard 0 17 0
Miss Porter and Friends 5 13 1 Collection 1 S 0
Mrs. Porter, Ann. Sub. 110 * 2 0
6 14 1 ClieadleRev. T. James :
Feltham Collected by Miss Phil Collected by
lips 1 12 0 Mrs. Jame 1 11 6
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. : d. *. I. d.
Miss E. S. Horn 0 13 Carr's Lane Chapel, by
Miss Mary Horn 0 7 0 Miss Hurdman : from
2 12 0 Miss Hickcox 2 8 0
Mr. Freeth 0 15 0
SUFFOLK. Mr. Fenson 0 5 0
J^avenham Collected by Miss E. Mrs. Baker 0 6 0
Foulton 2 1 4 Mrs. Matthews 0 6 0
Mrs. 1 > . Ledsam 0 5 0
Mrs. Herbert 0 4 4
SUSSEX. Mr. Hollingworth .... 0 3 3
BUllngshurst'ReY. J. Chapman : Mr. Derby 0 12 0
Collected by Mrs. Jackson..... 0 6 0
Miss Clear 0 9 6 Mrs. \\ alt lien 0 2 6
Rev. J. Chapman .... 2 7 0 Mrs. Shaw 0 10
5 14 1
Rev. P. Sibree :
WILTS. Collected by
CrickladeReT. John Jones : Miss Sibree I 10 7}
Collected by Miss E. Bayley 0 10 4
A Friend 1 18 0 Miss S. Gough 0 7 8
C. A. Ross 1 18 0 Master W. Rhodes.... 0 6 8
Mrs. Jones 0 12 0 Mrs. Holloway & Mrs.
Miss Archer 1 2 0 Newman 0 4 10
At Ashton Keynes, by Master S. Lowe 0 6 10
3 17 0
Miss H. Fry 0 12 0
Miss Nicholl 0 5 0 Collected by Miss Cocks 13 0
CoventryVicar Lane Chapel, Rev.
BradfordRet. W. Gear : John Sibree, on account for New
Collected by Year's Gift Cards IS 0 0
Miss Wilton 2 11 S
Miss Harris 10 0 YORKSHIRE.
Master F. E. Edmonds. 10 0 AytonRev. W. Hinmers :
Olivia Summers 0 15
5 6 6 Collected by
Miss Jane Shaw 0 10 O
WARWICKSHIRE. Miss H. Hinmers .... 0 8 fl
Miss E. Donaldson .. .. 0 8 6
Birmingham Ebenezer Chapel : Miss Henrietta Hinmers 0 4 0
Collected by John Leng 0 4 O
Miss C. J. Buckton 12 6 W. Hinmers 0 15 6
Mrs. Bickley 0 8 4 . 2 11 0
Mr. E. Beasley 0 8 0 Robin Hoods' Bay Rev. J. Jame
Miss Dade 0 8 0 son :
Mrs. Haddon 0 2 0 Collected by
Mrs. Hunt 0 2 3 Miss Plunkett 0 10 O
Mr. M. W. Nicklin .. 0 11 6 Miss Mary Storm .... 0 7 0
Miss Salt 0 12 0 Mrs. Storm 0 8 6
Miss Smith 0 12 0 Miss A. Whitton 0 2 2
Miss Winfield .. 1 10 0 Mr. Parkin 0 5 0
5 17 1 1 13 2

Journals have been received during the month of February, from the
following Missionaries :
Messrs. AdamsAdiuAllenAmosAndersonBoydBettinson
Chamberlain Campbell Davis Dorrington Easterbrook Foster-
George Gouge Hackett Hague Hargreaves Harrison Hooper
HurstJameson LeightonJ. LewisLord Mitchell Oram Neill
PalmerPrainPriorRamsay F. F. RobertsReeveSalmonSharp
StirmeyStoneSunderland Summers Strongman TaylorVernon
H. WhiteW. WhiteWood. *
The Ministers, who receive grants from the Society, are requested, with
out fail, to send their Quarterly Journals, the first week of March, June,
September, and December.

Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's

Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars ; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.,
JOSHUA AVILSON , Esq., and BENJAMIN HANBURY, Esq., Treasurers ; the
Rev. E. A. DUNN, Rev. A. WELLS, and Rev. Dr. MATHESON, Secretaries;
by Messrs. LADBROKES and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings ; by
Messrs. HANKEY, Fenchurch-street, and by any of the Directors.
J. COWELL, PRINTER, 5B, QUEEN'S ROW, PIMLICO.
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APRIL, 1841.

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

CASES OF RELIGIOUS DESTITUTIONCASES OF

CLERICAL OPPOSITION.
The claims made on the Society, for help, to cultivate new fields
of labour in various Counties, continue to press upon them. The
nature of these will appear in the following applications sent to the
Directors.
One Minister, who writes from Lincolnshire, after giving a list of
thirty-five villages, containing in 1831 about 16,000 soulssays, "In
the above list of villages, I believe there is not one Evangelical
Clergyman ; and they are all within a radius of 10 miles from G .
There are but few of the Methodist Chapels, which deserve the name
of Chapel; and the occasional visits of their local preachers, are
deplorably below the wants of the peasantrymuch more the minds
and circumstances of the yeomanry. It must also be remembered,
that the amount of population is given from 1831. I presume the
population of the above places at this time, is not much less than
20,000. To which may be added, that we have nothing approaching
the pure gospel in the Church here, where there is a population of
about 6,000 more."
Another Minister, in writing of Herefordshire, says, " I should
venture to recommend, that you employ four Home Missionaries in
this long-neglected County ; and in order to make you acquainted
with the localities, where I think they should respectively labour, I
will draw out a rough sketch of the Countymarking the different
towns, and their several circumstances, according to the following
scheme." The writer proceeds to give description as above proposed
showing at once the lamentable state of the County, and bis inti
mate acquaintance with it. He closes by saying, " I have thus briefly
called your attention, to this benighted County. If I were not per
suaded, that your sympathies will be more effectually called forth,
by a simple statement of its wants, than by any laboured attempt at
persuasion, I would write at greater length. I feel deeply for her
awful destitution of spiritual blessings. She has none to plead for
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herlet her silenee speak ! I pray God, that your plans of beneficence
may have a large, an abundant blessing! Send wise and faithful
labourers, to this my old and endeared place of labour ; and may our
gracious God follow your energetic and benevolent schemes, with
his most extensive and effectual influence ! Pardon my freedom of
speech."
But it is not only the ignorance of divine things, existing in so many
Counties, that the Directors have to lamentit is not only their ina
bility to meet the demand for Agents, from so many districts, that
they bewailbut they have deeply to regret, increasing opposition
made to the introduction of the gospel, into many villages, where it
is utterly unknown; and into which our Missionaries are attempting
to carry it. Not only are men and money requiredbut bigotry
andprejudice in their worst forms are to be overcome. Power is
exertedboth lay and ecclesiasticalto prevent the poor opening
their cottages to the messengers of truthor if the Missionaries are
successful in obtaining rooms, then bribes and threatcnings, fear and
favour, are employed to deter the people from hearing them. It is
right, that this species of persecution, this systematic opposition to
the gospel, should be made known. Coming, as it often does, from
quarters where there are high pretensions to religion, it is the more
inconsistent and lamentable. Attempts to degrade our Missionaries,
as having no right to preach, are more in harmony with the times of
Laud and Sacheverel, than with the present agemore consistent
with popery, than with nominal protestantism. Let our Mission
aries speak for themselves.In one town, where the Society has
taken up a cause that was ready to be extinguished, by high Church
and Tory influence, the Minister says ;
" Notwithstanding the mighty opposition from the church party,
which we have so long been required to encounter, I feel consider
ably animated, with the prospect of seeing a good interest raised
in this town, under the auspices of our Society. Prejudice and
bigotry, and the most inequitable distribution of monies and garments
for the poor, have been employed to the utmost, with a view of under
mining our little cause, and laying it in ruins. But " greater is He
that is for us, than all that are against us."
" Our congregations, I consider, are more than twice as large as
they were, when I first entered upon the Station. The tone of piety
among the members of the church, is evidently improved. Their
long-slumbering zeal in the Redeemer's service, is now fully awake,
and actively and usefully employed. The cause, which for such a
length of time, had been so distressingly low, as to be regarded by
some of them, with a spirit of apathy, is now clasped warmly to their
breasts; and, by their prayers and pecuniary contributionstheir
laborious efforts, and frequent meetings, for devising new and im
proved plans for promoting its intereststhey are proclaiming, through
the length and breadth of the town, their disregard of ecclesiastical
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menaces; and are plainly testifying too, lively, and deep, and holy,
solicitude, for the advancement and prosperity of Zion.
" I have at present the names of a considerable number of Inquir
ers, upon my book, who are the subjects of very serious convictions ;
and my fervent prayer is, that they may not be permitted to decline.
I was very much pleased this morning, with an interview which I
had with a poor woman, who has been very ill, and whom I visited
during her illness. When sho was first seized by affliction, to use
her own words, " she thought but very little about her soul"but
affliction, she added, " has brought me to my senses. O the mercy
of God in afflicting me ! It is better than giving me all earthly riches ;
I hope it has brought me into the right way. O, what a precious
Saviour Jesus is ! I am grieved to think, that I should have lived so
long without him ; but should I be restored to health, by his grace,
I will never, never leave him again." Through the mercy of God,
her health is greatly improved. She attends the Chapel, and one of
the rooms in which I preach ; appears much affected under the word :
and is plainly and pleasingly manifesting, that the convictions which
she experienced in the sick chamber, instead of proving evanescent
(as, alas, is too frequently the case) arc becoming deeper and deeper
every day, and productive of the most salutary effects. I trust she
will prove one of that favoured number, of whom Jehovah says, ' I
have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.' "
Another indefatigable Missionary, whose mild character and con
sistent conduct, should exempt him from such treatmcut as he
has met withthus writes ;
" Our attendance is improving all over the Station ; notwithstand
ing the influence of some in high places, is exerted against us. I am
reproached as a layman, for not having been episcopally ordained.
My authority to preach the gospel, and to administer the ordinances
of religion, is disputed by more than one of the Clergymen on the
Station. The people are told, that I ought not to preach ; that it is
a most dangerous thing to go to Chapel ; that they should attend to
their duty, and abide by the true church, and give no countenance to
Schismatics. " I have called on you; Mrs. S , to converse with
you on the subject of religion," said one of our clergymen the other
day. " I thank you, Sir," was the old lady's reply ; " I shall be very
glad indeed, Sir, and feel much obliged." " Do you ever receive the
sacrament, Mrs. S" 1" " Yes, Sir, I do." " Pray, when did you
receive it last?" " On the first Sabbath in this month, Sir." "Oh,
indeed! pray, where did you receive it?" " In our Chapel, Sir, where
I have received it for many years." " And who administered it,
Mrs. S ?" " Our minister, Sir, Mr. " " Mr. , indeed !
And by whom was he ordained? and by what authority does he do
such things ?" "I really cannot tell you, Sir, by what ministers he
was ordained. I have no reason to doiibt that he has been ordained ;
at any rate, I believe him to be ordained of God, and that is before
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the ordination of men." " Nonsense! Mrs. S , how you talk!

none but the regular, accredited ministers of our excellent establish
ment, who have received superior education, and episcopal ordina
tion, ought to preach, and administer the sacraments." " Well, Sir,
I received my first religious impressions at that place, and there
I have attended ever since, and I can assure you, I have no desire
for change."
" Another says, " that I am only a layman, and I ought to mind my
own business." While such things are frequently taking place on the
Station, I can say with safety, we have not an evangelical Clergyman
in any church, for miles round. In fact, it is worse now, than ever I
knew it. Our late vicar was a good man ; and though he did not
preach for the last eight years, still, his example produced some
moral influence in the neighbourhood."
From another Station, which has been occupied only about twelve
months, the Missionary says
" Truly, we need to " give ourselves unto prayer" at this Station;
not only because of the spiritually dark and dead condition of the
people; but on account of the combination of hostility, manifested
towards us. In one village, the Squire and the Clergyman have shut
me out of my preaching room ; and not satislied with this, they have
visited the whole village, to ascertain who encouraged me, and to
prevent my holding meetings there at all. In most of the villages,
the pulpit exercises are characterized, by vulgar abuse of the gos
pel, and of Dissenters. They threaten the poor in regard to the dif
ferent charities; and in every possible way, try to keep them from
hearing the truth. They are equally solicitous for the rising genera
tion, by erecting new schools, where they may be kept from the heresy
and schism of dissent."
Another Missionary, who has very recently gone to a new Station,
meets with difficulties, of which he knew noting, when he was a
Missionary to the Heathen. A Heathen field of labour presents
obstacles, but of a different kind from those which the following
statement describes. " I have visited all the villages on this Station,
with tracts, and conversed with the people. There is generally much
ignorance of divine things; and how can it be otherwise? the great
majority cannot read a word. They attend church, they say. Still,
they hear nothing, that is calculated to inform their judgments, or
affect their hearts. Some would open their houses for the preaching
of the gospel ; but they are afraid that in doing so, they would offend
the Clergyman, or their employers, or both ; and thus lose their
work, and their cottage too. Such is the state of things at present ;
and till the people see their situation as sinners, and their need of
Christ as a Saviour, there is little hope that things ,will be much
different with them. Nothing else but this will raise them above
the fear of man."
" In most of the villages here, there is not a school of any descrip-
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tion, either week-day or Sunday. No wonder then, that the people

are unable to read. No means have been employed, to alter this
state of things. The Clergy will not the Farmers care nothing
about it and those who would, are hindered ; having every possible
obstacle thrown in their way, by the very men who should help them
in their benevolent designs, to instruct them in the knowledge of
that truth, which is " able to make them wise unto salvation."
The two next extracts are from the journals of Missionaries widely
distant from each other, one being in the northern, the other in the
southern part of England. " I have to contend with some opposition,
from the church party in our neighbourhood. The poor people are
told, that if they do not attend church, they shall have no bread
given, nor any favours shown them. And not only are they to be
regular in their attendance for three months, during the time the
bread is given away, but throughout the year. The children are
drawn away from our Sabbath school, by a promise of giving them
clothes ; which promise I find is but seldom fulfilled. And to all this
is added, the threat that the Squire of the parish shall be told, if they
are absent from church, and his bounty shall be withheld. But with
all their threats, the people still occasionally attend ; and so soon
as all the bread is given away, I expect to have them at the Chapel
again." " At T I expect to meet with some opposition, from
the Minister of the parish. The place where I commenced preach
ing, was a farm-house. He visited the owner directly he discovered
I had been there, was exceedingly angry, and said some very hard
things of us poor dissenters. But, I believe, God will make this
" man's wrath to praise Him." His violent conduct has tended to
remove some of the prejudices entertained against us, by one, if not
more, in that place ; and we had a better congregation the second
time, than the first."
From one more Station we give the following" Were it not for
the bondage, in which most of the poor and laborious class here are
held, by the Rector and the Squire, I have no doubt that our
Chapel would, if not crowded, at least be well filled, every Sabbath
evening. I am glad to find, that in the Magazine, a corner is to be
reserved, for the exposure of clerical opposition and persecution. I
have, hitherto, been silent; but have many times questioned the
propriety, of allowing the measures which are frequently adopted, for
the injury or destruction of the Stations, and the subjugation of the
people, to pass unexposed1 In my next, I shall endeavour to state
some of those, which are now in operation here, for these purposes."
Such are some of the trials of our Agents. But why do we reiterate
statements like these ? It is to show the tendencies of a national
church when in a state of activity and alarmand especially, when
there are able and zealous Clergy goading on the multitude of their
brethren to arrogate for the Priesthood, a power which sooner or
later the civil arm must checkor be paralized by it. It is to awaken
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our Denomination to the defenceless state of many of our weaker

churches now contending with the same difficultiesthat our Agents
are struggling with. In country districts this is grievously felt, and
occasions great distress. Perhaps there never was a period in the
history of our churches, since the days of open persecution, when a
more urgent claim was made on the sympathies of the stronger
churches, and tho wealthier christians, of the Congregational body
t lie) ii at the present time. Assistance, wisely and generously given
now, may save some churches from destructionand thus prevent
the extinguishing of the only lights shining in dark places of our
own land.
To illustrate what we mean One case may he given, A Farmer
in Leicestershire, who has heen for a number of years a zealous and
consistent member of an Independent Churchwho took possession
of his farm as a well known Dissenter, his Landlord then saying he
did not like him the worse for that, received the following notice
from his Landlord, who is the Clergyman of the parish.
" Mr. Whereas, in consequence of the avowed
determination of the Dissenters, particularly the Congregationalisls
or Independents, of which you are an attached member, to extirpate ,
the Church Establishment of this kingdom, I, the Rev. the
established Minister of your parish, and your Landlordhave thought
it necessary to dissolve the connection of Landlord and Tenant, and
to give you legal notice to quit the house you inhabit, and the
farm you occupy, on the twenty -fifth day of March next ; but having
taken into consideration the inability you have pleaded to procure
another situation, and the great inconvenience of so early a removal,
have offered your continuance on the said farm another year,
Witness my signature, this day of January 1840. "
No change has taken place on the mind of this Landlord. His
tenant could not get a farm, though sought for in every direction, and
before this is readthe year of grace has passed away, and this
good manfor no reason but obeying what he considered the will of
Godis driven from his dwellingis obliged to sustain a serious
loss, and to find that the " tender mercies" of an apostolically ordained
Clergyman " are cruel."
The Pastor of this much injured man says, Such has been the
conduct of the Rev. , Rector of in the County of Leices
ter. Had any Landlord of the Independent Denomination done so,
it would have been noised abroad from one end of the kingdom to the
otherbut this is a Clergyman of the Church of England; and what
would not such Clergy do, if they had the strong arm of political
power at their disposal."
" Mr. has not yet a farm to go to ; but he, and his good
wife, arc looking up to the God of their salvation, and entertaining
the hope, encouraged by the word of God, that, he will in his own
time, provide for them.'' Comments arc unnecessary !
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THE PASTOR'S NOTE BOOK.No. 4.

" I have lived sixty six years, and am scarcely two days old,"so
said a venerable man, leaning on his staff, and looking tearfully in
the face of the writer. Is it possible, thought I, " can a man be
born when he is old !" And so we often feel in relation to those who
grow grey in sin. Their conversion to God is rarely expected ; and
when it does take place, we seem to be carried back to the age of
miracles. It is contrary to analogy. The sapling easily yields to
the bending hand, but the oak, which has borne the blasts of a
hundred winters, is made of " sterner stuff." The gardener, with
ease, turns the irrigating stream to refresh his drooping plants, but
it is not so easy to divert the mighty river from its time-worn chan
nel. So the young heart may easily be made to bleed or break,
while the old one is unyielding as a ball of iron.
Dr. W. was born in a new England village in 176S. His parents
were respectable, and of reputed piety. He early gave indications
of a vigorous mind, and of a susceptible heart. His religious educa
tion was considered to be complete, when he' attained a knowledge
of the shorter catechism. Such was the prevailing custom of those
days. At an academy, he distinguished himself as a scholar, and
made considerable progress in the Latin language. At the age of 22,
ho commenced the practice of medicine. His profession, of neces
sity, brought him in contact with the world. And here commenced a
series of associations, which threw a cloud over more than forty years
of his life. He was first pressed with the doctrine of universal sal
vation. Its popularity gave it currency. And as it required no
sacrifices, no self-denial, no self-abasement, it readily recommended
itself to the unrenewed heart. He tried to believe it. But his
discerning mind detected the sophistry of the system, and left him
restless as the rolling billow. He shuddered at sentiments, profess
edly derived from a Book, which he was aware condemned them, as
unsound and inconsistent. The next step was to destroy the veracity
of the Bible. A universalist he could not bean infidel he might.
To aid him in this fearful work, he called in Paine, Voltaire and Rous
seau. He went not to the Bible itself, to contemplate the sublimity
of its doctrines the purity of its precepts the harmony of the
system of revealed truth and its tendency, as illustrated by facts, to
promote the happiness of man. Like other infidels, he " cast off fear,
and restrained prayer before God." Thus twelve years passed away,
all the while professedly seeking light, and yet not once directing his
eye to heaven. Those who did pray, he thought infatuated; and
though sometimes, he was compelled to think them sincere, yet, in
his view, they were sincere hypocrites. The next twelve years he
spent in mercantile business. He read, and reasoned much ; but
only on such subjects, as were calculated to make his infidel fortress
strong. At length the embargo embarrassed his business ; and he,
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with his family, removed to the state of Ohio. Here, ne resumed his
former profession ; and after another twelve years, declined prac
tice, to spend the remainder of his days, in the quiet retirement of
a farm. Threescore winters had now whitened his head, and yet
the old man bowed not his knee in prayer. He had been what the
world would call a strict moralist. This was the practical part of his
character, though not the legitimate effect of bis principles. He glo
ried in bis consistency ; and, in the pride of bis heart, looked with
contempt on those, whom he called inconsistent Christians. Their
irregularities, whether fancied or real, he readily seized, to confirm
himself in infidelity. Although he was not forward to disseminate
his principles, he occasionally sought an encounter, to try the temper
of his weapons. Having been so long accustomed to them, he could
use them with no ordinary skill. With the keenness of his satire,
and the cunning of bis sophistry, he almost invariably triumphed.
Success inspired him with courage, and increased his intellectual
pride.
In the winter of 1831, the debate between Campbell and Owen fell
into his hands. His long-cherished sentiments and feelings, inclined
him to espouse Owen's side in the argument. As he read, however,
he was struck with the palpable weakness and inconsistency of his
reasoning. " What," said he " if the Deist has no better arguments
than these, to support his system, I am ashamed of it." For the first
time, in his life, he was now seriosuly alarmed at the thought, that
possibly he had built his own house upon the sand. Thought begat
feeling, and deep anxiety. In this state of mind, providentially
Wilson's Evidences of the truth of Christianity came within his
reach. As he read, day began to dawn on a night of more than forty
years. The light of truth rendered the darkness visible, and his
danger apparent. About this time, meeting with a neighbour, he
remarked" I feel as though I was set down in the midst of a wilder
ness, without a single vestige of a path to lead me out. I feel disposed
to trace the first that shall present itself." He rose from the perusal
of Wilson, convinced that the Bible is what it professes to bea
Revelation from heaven. This truth admittedconviction of sin
rushed upon his mind, and the old man bowed down his head in
agony. He attended a meeting in the neighbourhood, and heard two
sermons, by a passing preacher, from the following texts" Choose
ye this day whom ye will serve"And " Now is the accepted time ;
behold ! now is the day of salvation." The Holy Spirit made the
word quick and powerful. He went home to read and revere that
volume, which for about half a century he had neglected and despised.
The man, who had never prayed before, went home to cry" God
be merciful to me a sinner." His conscience was shaken, and he
trembled under the mighty hand of God. After a short season of
severe conflict, between the powers of light and darkness, the star of
Bethlehem arose, and led him to Jesus.
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It was on n Sabbath morning. The night preceding had been dark

to his soul. He arose from his pillow, just as the day dawned ; when
the following train of thought passed through his mind" This is
the resurrection morning on this morning, Christ rose from the dead.
But, why did he die? To save sinners. Well, I am a sinner,a
great sinner,and will he not save me? Lord Jesus, save, or I
perish!" The storm was over, and the calmness of heaven came over
his spirit. He walked out. The winter was so far -gone, that the
birds were singing their morning anthems. The eastern sky appear
ed glowing, in new and indescribable beauty. The fields, and the
forest, seemed dressed in unwonted loveliness. Heaven and earth
looked glad. He gazed, and admired, and could no longer keep
silent. Although unaccustomed to sing,
" His tongue broke out in unknown strains,
And sung surprising grace."
The next day, on my meeting him, he readily gave vent to his
new-born feelings and hopes. Said he, " I have lived sixty six
years, and am scarcely two days old. I am a miracle of the grace of
God ! O, how could I support old age, without the consolations of
religion, and without the promises written in that blessed volume,
which I have so long slighted and abused ?" Soon after, he had the
happiness to embrace a prodigal son, who had wandered in the same
cheerless path of infidelity. The Bible is now their choicest book.
On one day they both entered into covenant with God, and with his
people. Christians are their chosen companions Christ is to them,
" the chief among ten thousand." And celestial treasures are, ap
parently, the only riches on which their ail'ections are placed. The
Doctor mourns, that he has so few days to devote to God. After a
life devoted to the cause of infidelity , he now testifies, " I am led,
from a review of my past experience, to declare, as my beliefthat
with all the infidel's boasted assurance, there never was a person
brought up in a christian land, who could at all times, honestly and
unhesitatingly sayIfeel secure in a disbelief of the Bible."

The following brief Address was delivered to a select company

of Young Persons, all of them the children of pious parents
assembled at the Annual Meeting of the Central Maternal
Association, in the City of London.It is not considered inap
propriate to the design of the Home Missionary Magazine.

The rising generation, especially that portion of which is to be found in

christian families, is the chief hope of the Missionary canse. And it cannot
be doubted, that the young, of every class, engage a large proportion of the
care and solicitude of our Agents, at the various stations occupied by them.
It ought to be stated, that the mothers were first addressed, and then the
children. The first part is published as a Tract by the above named Society,
and sold by Houslston & Stoneman, Paternoster Row.
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Address delivered by Dr. Matheson, founded on 2nd John, verse 8.

" Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have
wrought, but tbat we receive a full reward."

My dear young friends may perceive at once, that this brief letter of the
beloved disciple, has special claims on their attention. The Mother, to whom
it was primarily addressed, was a christian lady, who had doubtless given
instruction to her children, and her efforts appear to have been blessed.
There were some at least " of her children," who were " walking in the
truth," as well as herself. In that portion of his epistle, selected as the
subject of this address, the Apostle was speaking we may presume, to all the
familyhis expression was " Look to yourselves." I shall therefore con
sider the verse, as it applies,
1st. To those young persons who love the Saviour, and who are walking
in a profession of the truth.
2nd. To those who have made no such profession.
And first, to you who have professed faith in Christ, the Apostle's words
are most decidedly applicable. You may consider him as saying to you,
" Look to yourselves ;" but, I wish you at present, more particularly to re
ceive these words, as the address of your christian parents. They " have
wrought" certain things, and they do not like to lose their labour. Their
hearts were filled with delight, when they saw " some good thing" wrought
In your hearts, and it seemed to them then, as if they had " a full reward."
It was indeed to them ajoyful moment, when you joined yourselves to the
people of the Lord. It seemed to them an abundant recompence, for all
their tears, and prayers, and effortstheir " travailing in birth again that
Christ might be formed in you." But after all, it was not a full reward.
They are not yet fully satisfiedyour dear parents still regard you with
feelings of anxiety, as being in circumstances of danger. O, you know little,
either of the evil that is in your hearts, or of that which is in the world
around you: but they know more of these, and therefore it is that they are
so tremblingly anxious, lest by any means you should come short of yielding
them " a full reward." What is it then, which they desire of yon?
They wish you to make progress in spiritual things, and to grow in the
knowledge of divine truth. In this matter, you must " look to yourselves."
From childhood, you have " known the holy scriptures ;" and probably you
were able to make a more full and intelligent profession of your faith in
Christ, than many who had not been favoured with your peculiar privileges.
But, has your progressive improvement been in the same proportion ? By
daily meditation on the inspired word, and earnest seeking of the Spirit's
influence, have your apprehensions been enlarged, and your views rendered
more clear and satisfactory 1 Above all, have yon seen more of the adapta
tion of the gospel, to yourselves ? Has your belief of its doctrines been
strengthened, by a perception and experience of their truth and reality, in
your own souls. This I apprehend is the Apostles meaning, when he said,
" He that believeth, hath the witness in himselfand nothing less than this
can satisfy the wishes of your parents, amidst the many errors of the present
day. " It is a good thing that the heart be established with grace;" and
in no other way, can you " hold fast the beginning of your confidence stead
fast unto the end."
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Tliey wisli also to sec you maintain a conduct consistent with your chris
tian profession. Sonic parents have remarked, lliat they became much
more anxious about their children, after their conversion, than they were
before. In one view of the case, we are not surprised at this. Before your
conversion, they had no reason to expect, that you should bring forth the
fruits of righteousness. But now that you have professed yourselves to be
new creatures in Christ Jesus, the least departure from his ways, would oc
casion them indescribable sorrow. The indulgence of unbecoming levity
the absence of a persevering effort, to curb your passions and control your,
tempersthe lurking desire of conformity to an irreligious worldO, these,
things would make them fearful, that they might still " lose the things
wrought" in youlest after all, you were not really as they hoped, the child
ren of Cod, and heirs of glory. But they are anxious, not merely for
evidence of your personal salvation; they desire also, that you should live
to the glory of Cod, and the advancement of his cause. There never was a
period in the history of the church, when there existed such facilities for
doing good, as are to be found at present. This, my dear young friends,
increases your responsibility ; for you may all find opportunities of doing,
something for the cause of God, and you must ever remember, that " you
are not your own." Beware, however, of substituting active zeal in the.
service of various religious societies, for piety in the heart, and piety at
home. " Look to yourselves" then, and look also into the glass of God's
word" examine yourselves," and regulate your conduct, by the letter and
spirit especially of the apostolic writingsthat so you may delight the hearts
of your parents, by " shining as lights in the world." Forgetting the
things which are behind, reach forth unto those that are before"-for .while
nothing less than your final and everlasting salvation, can be " a full reward
to those who so dearly love you, to come short of this, would be to lose
your own reward.
I turn now to those present, who have made no profession of attachment
to Christ. But have there not been among them, many convictions that
they ought to give themselves to Him? My dear children, you have seen
vour parents weep, while they have talked to you about your souls-you
"can remember how often, and how earnestly, they have prayed with you.
It is a long time since you learned your Alphabet ; but even before that-
loneer ago than you can now recollect, were they teaching, and training,
and watching over you. And many fond hopes they have had respecting
vou They have seen you sometimes impressed, and interested by their
instructions ; and they looked at these things, as being like the sweet buds
of the opening spring. When we walk into a garden at that delightful sea-
son and see the blossoms bursting forth, we expect that next the frmt will
appear Now just so your parents have been hoping to see your conver-
.ion as the fruit of those fair blossoms which adorned your early childhood.
O surely, yon will not blight their hopes. Would you break your Mother
heart* Some of you know, that your Mothers have met together from tune
to time, to pray for your salvation, and to consult together, how they might
best instruct and guide you. Can you bear to think of making them lose
their reward? You have it in your power to make them happy ; and in doing
so, you would be securing happiness to yourselves.
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But some are hearing me, who never gave their parents occasion to hope
only to/ear respecting them. I am afraid there are those, who have never
thought at all about their souls. But do, my dear youug friends, at least
think of what your parents have said, and how they have laboured for you.
Look back only on the past year, and consider what they have done. They
have accustomed you to the reading of the sacred Scriptures, and encou
raged yon in committing portions of them to memorythey have laboured
so to explain the blessed volume, that you might read it with interest and
with understandingthey have, pot at stated seasons only, but frequently,
addressed to you the most affectionate counsels and warningsall bearing on
one great object, the salvation of your souls. Oh, what would you think of a
man who worked hard all the year, and, at the end of it, found he had ac
complished nothing ? Is it to be so, with your parents ? You are aware'that
they cannot be satisfied, with your increase in knowledge, unless you are
really the better for what you know. And here is the distressing thought
that dwells in their heartsif you are not converted, your condemnation is
the greater for all the labour bestowed upon you. It is wicked in you to dis
obey them, when they call upon you to seek the Lordit is yet more wicked
to disobey God himself, when He commands you to " believe on the Lord
Jesus Christ."
Now, my dear children, " look to yourselves ;" for if you reject Christ,
your parents can do nothing to sate you. In the last day, every one of you
must stand, and give an account for himself. If it were possible to poiut
out one child in this room, and say that it should be lost for everhow would
every eye be fixed on that childwhat feelings would be excited-and how
would the most careless among you exclaim, " O, is there nothing that can
be done to save him I" Now, remember, this case may be your own ; it will
be your awful condition, if you continue to triQe, not only with the tenderest
feelings of your parents, but with the love of Christ himself.
Does the thought arise in any breast, "lama thoughtless wicked child?"
then let not the day pass by without confessing to your parents, that you
feel it to be so. But this is not enoughyou must confess it to the Saviour
also. Go and tell Him just what you are ; and beg of him not only to blot
ont your sins by his precious blood, but to give you that new and obedient
mind, which will receive his word, and feel his love. Do but give your
young hearts to Him, and then, as you grow " in wisdom and stature, you
will grow in favour with God and man." Dearly as you are beloved by your
parents already, and much as they delight to behold your countenances,
beaming with health and animationthey would look upon you then with
tenfold pleasure, as forming their desired and valued reward. Remember,
they seek a full reward. The salvation of one, or even several of their
children, will not suffice them. They must have all of you partakers with
them, in their glorious inheritance. May the Lord grant this to every pa
rent presentso that, without a single exception, they may be able to say
before the Saviour at last, " Here are we, and the children whom thou hast
given us."
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OPPOSITION TO HOME MISSIONARIES CONSIDERED, AND
THE SPIRIT THAT SHOULD BE SHOWN IN MEETING IT.
I have, in common with many of
your readers, deeply regretted the
instances of opposition which many
of your Missionaries meet with on
their several Stations from those in
authority. It requires great faith,
and patience, on the part of the Mis
sionaries, to hear, without indignant
feelings, such interruptions to their
zealous efforts in trying to do good.
There are other christian graces ne
cessary, besides the above named,
which a Missionary should seek to
possessA gentle spirit, and a bold
and persevering pursuit of the duties
which devolve upon him. These are
not incompatible. If irritation is felt,
which is likely, it should be sup
pressed. If there is a strong disposi
tion to retaliate in the pulpit upon the
Clergyman, who has unkindly and
censoriously attacked the Dissenting
Minister, in his public services, it
should be subdued. Arguments are
the loudest, but not always the strong
est, when uttered under the influence
of wounded feelings. Nothing indeed,
can gratify the opposing party more,
than to rouse the Dissenter to an
ger, and to get him to attack the
Church or the Clergy under its influ
ence. It is better not to give him the
advantage. It is very difficult for a
Clergyman, who dislikes Dissenters,
to preach against them without shew
ing it, even when the sermon is read.
Let the Missionary show a more dig
nified, and a more excellent way :
and this can be done with greater
probability of success, than if he was
equally fierce with the other party.
It would degenerate not merely into
controversy, but into a partizan
warfare, inimical; alike to peace of
mind, and to the conversion of sin
ners.
To know the best way of acting in
the circumstances referred tois an
attainment of no common order ; To
have the disposition to use that know
ledge in the best way, is wisdom of
the highest kind, for it cometli from
above. " The Servant of the Lord
must not strive, but be gentle unto
all men, apt to teach, patient."
It seems sometimes necessary, in
estimating the character and motives
of the opposition made by the Clergy,
to the efforts of other Denominations
in their several parishes, to consider
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their training, theirearly associations,
their habits of thought, and their
alarm at the spread of Dissent in
connection with the voluntary princi
ple ; the impression on their minds,
that they alone are the legal and re
gular Teachers of their Parishes, their
mistakes as to what consitutcs a Chris
tian, and the profound ignorance of
many respecting the nature ofChrist's
kingdom. All their early associations,
as to clerical dignity, and the evils of
Dissent, have also been strengthen
ed to a fearful extent, by the adop
tion of heresies, which unchristianize
all but themselves. The wonder is not
that the Clergy zealously oppose Dis
senters, it is rather, that they did
not do so sooner. Persuaded, as
many of them are, that all Dissenters
are in danger of perishing, and that
they alone can save them, it would be
utterly inconsistent for them to smile,
on the efforts of a Home Missionary
or a Dissenting Pastor.
These remarks are made, not to
discourage the efforts of Home Mis
sionaries in seeking the salvation of
men, but the contrary, not to in
duce them to sit down under charges
which are both unkind and untrue.
They are not made to make any one
suppose that the humblest Minister in
the field of christian enterprize should
succumb to priestly arrogance, or
admit, that he is inferior to the State
teacher of religion. Far from it.
They are made to prevent surprize,
as if the opposition was unaccounta
ble, to keep from the very spirit of
violence and uncharitablencss, which
we complain of on the part of the
Clergy and their abettors, to assist
the Missionaries in maintaining a
calm and dignified deportment, in the
midst of much that annoys and in
jures ; and thus to prove their supe
riority in all that distinguishes the
christian character,totheiropponents.
This will tell better than the ablest
arguments, and leave an impression
on many minds, which no clerical
anathemas can efface.
A good Missionary is perhaps ready
to ask me, " Are we to sit down
quietly, and say nothing in defence of
our right to preach the gospel ? Are
we to suffer our people to be told,
that they are hearing mere laymen,
self-constituted teachers, unordain
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i'd men, dangerous Instructors; and
that, botli teachers and taught, arc
guilty ofsin in leaving the church? Are
all these things to he said, and no
counter statements made by me J"
Certainly not ! This brings me to the
close of my letter.I find certain
things asserted by the Clergy. 1. That
Dissenting Teachers have no right to
preach the gospel, or administer ordi
nances. 2. That the people have no
right to go to Chapel ; but are bound
to go to the Parish Church, whatever
is taught there. 3. That the sin of
INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME
MISSIONARY STATIONS.
HERTS.
I mentioned, in my last Journal,
that four persons had been proposed
for admission to the church here. As
we have not had any church-meeting
since, they stand proposed till Wed
nesday next; when, I trust, we shall
have the happiness of giving to them
the right hand of fellowship.
The attendance at all my preaching
stations is encouraging, and much
attention is paid to the word of life.
The Lord, I trust, is among us, giving
testimony to the word of his grace.
Besides those persons who stand pro
posed for admission to the church,
there are four or five others, who
appear to have experienced a change
of heart. One of this latter class was
walking home with me on Tuesday
evening, when returning from one of
my preaching stations. Such is the
change wrought in him, that most
who know him, regard him as a
" brand plucked out of the fire." He
is active as a tract distributer ; and
when coming to the house of God, it
is usual with him to call on some one
of his neighbours to accompany him.
In this way he has led several to at
tend, who before were living in the
entire neglect of gospel means. On
the evening above stated, he inform
ed me of a circumstance which had
much encouraged him. Some few
weeks ago he called on one of his
neighbours, a very ungodly man, who,
by his drunken habits, had often
brought his family into great want.
The man had just returned home,
and his wife was preparing his sup
Schism is committed by all who leave
the Parish Church. And, lastly, That
the preaching of the gospel, and the
ordinances of religion, are worthless,
unless they are administered by those
who are ordained by successors of
the Apostles.
I am willing to meet all these asser
tions, and think it will not be difficult
to show, that they are unscriptural.
When I have done so, then I may
say a few things, as to the best way
of opposing the arrogant and ground
less claims of the Clergy.
per. He invited him to come and
hear the Missionary, who was about
to preach in a Cottage not far oft'.
The man, as he expected, refused,
on the ground that he was just come
home tired, and his supper was ready.
After some earnest persuasion, how
ever, the man consented, and went
with him. It appears, that the word
produced considerable effect, upon
the mind of this poor wicked man.
The change in his conduct is observa
ble to his neighbours, who remark,
that since he went to the preaching,
he has not been to the beer shop,
though close at hand.
KENT.
The storm, which happened about
the beginning of the month, prevent
ed me from taking up some, of my
appointments. Since the weather has
become more favourable, our congre
gations at F E have greatly
improved.
The population in the neighbour
hood of the E , C , and
E B , has greatly increased
since the commencement of the rail
way line, and no doubt but that the
population will continue to increase,
as these places become the scene of
railway communication. A favourable
opening now occurs for my entering
E B , and which I think it
desirable for me to embrace, as soon
as I can prudently relinquish B
on Sabbath evenings. E B is
about threemiles from F E ; aud
contains a population of not less than
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500 persons. There are two places
ofworship in the village, the parish
church, and an antinomian meeting
house, in which places, I regret to
observe," another gospelis preached"
in the place of that which has been
handed down to us by Prophets and
Apostles. The place has been oc
casionally visited by a lay member of
Lady Huntingdon's connection from
C , but, lately he has been
compelled to relinquish, on account
of ill health. The result of his labours,
however, has been to gather a con
gregation of about 100 persons, who
are most anxious to be supplied with
a regular ministry. I have, already,
named the subject to some of them
about connecting the place with F
E , all of whom seem most an xious
that it should be so. I may just men
tion, that upwards of 50. have
already been subscribed towards
erecting a small building for worship,
which sum, would no doubt have
been considerably increased, had the
friends seen any probability of secu
ring the regular labours of a minister.
The opening in this place, appears
to me, most opportune, and, will I
hope, be found in unison with the
wish expressed by the Board respect
ing the breaking up of new ground
around F E .
NORFOLK.
On Sabbath last, Feb. 21, 1841, I
improved the death of one, concern
ing whose welfare in another world,
no rational doubt can be entertained.
She was the wife of a labourer, living
at G W in this county.
For several years she had passed
through the deep waters of affliction,
and for nearly two years was confined
to her bed. Soon after my entrance
on this station, I called at her cot
tage, and continued my visits till
within a few days of her death. In
conversing with her, I found the con
viction of sin upon her mind ; in fact,
she said, she had felt it from youth,
though, I think, her affliction, and
conversation upon the subject were
instrumental in deepening that im
pression, which humbled her before
God, and brought her to the Cross.
Perceiving her thus affected, I ad
verted to the tidings of mercy, which
the Scriptures furnish. She was led
to trust in the efficacy of the Re
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deemer's blood for salvation. This,
as she frequently said, was her only
hope, the only foundation on which
she built for eternity. Having visited
her many times for upwards of six
teen months, I am able to bear testi
mony as to the manner in which she
bore her affliction. I never saw one
more submissive to the will of God.
Often have I seen the tears rolling
down her face, arising from acute
bodily pain ; and yet, in the midst
of all, have heard her speak of the
lightness of her affliction, when con
trasted with the sufferings her Sa
viour had endured, and with the
misery her sins had deserved. " Thy
will be done," was her frequent ex
pression. God left her not in the
hour of sorrow, but succoured and
cheered her spirit with the promises
of his word, bearing up her mind
with a good hope of an interest in
his salvation. Doubts and fears fre
quently agitated her mind, but these,
through the application of truth, by
the Spirit, were removed. In this
way she continued, sometimes lifted
up, at other times cast down, till
within a fortnight of her death, when
as she felt her end to be near, she
solemnly interrogated herself, as to
the evidence she possessed of all
being well with her soul. And as she
was thus engaged, anxious for some
pleasing result, the following passa
ges came with power to her heart,
*' Believe on the Lord Jesus, and
thou shalt be saved. I will never
leave thee, I will never forsake thee."
"I will come again, and receive you
unto myself, that where I am, there
thou mayest be also." " Instantly"
she said, " All fears were removed.
And my Iangnage was, Come, Lord
Jesus, come quickly." I had seen her
many times, but never with so much
pleasure as on that morning, when I
thought I perceived her spirit on the
threshold of heaven. I felt grateful
to God for her state of mind, and re
joiced to hear from her dying lips,
that my visits had been blessed to
her soul. I saw her a few days after
wards, and found her in the possession
of a peace of mind which passeth all
understanding, patiently waiting her
dismissal from earth to heaven. I
did not see her when she died, but
was informed, her last words were
" AH is glory, glory." " Let me die
the death of the righteous, and let
my last end be like hers."
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SOMERSET.
My station, as you will perceive,
is enlarged. I now preacli in eight
villages; as much work as I can en
counter. But the work is no less
pleasant, than it is hard ; and I am
never so happy as when engaged in
it. Though often weary and discou
raged, I find the Lord is with me, to
encourage, and strengthen me. I
have suffered much this winter, from
being so much exposed to wet and
cold ; but I have never once disap
pointed. It has been a trying season
for your Missionaries. But, thank
God, we are cheering up again.
Our congregations, (except when
kept back by the severity of the
weather) are very good, sometimes
overflowing. All seem to hear the
word with marked attention ; some,
with deep feeling; and others, with
wonder and astonishment, as though
it were some new doctrine. I am
sorry to have to say, that there are
but few instances where the gospel
is faithfully preached in the establish
ed church, in this neighbourhood. So
that the ignorance, and moral dark
ness of the people, are easily account
ed for. And where there does happen
to be a faithful man in the church,
he is as much persecuted as a dis
senter. I do not expect to see pre
judice, bigotry, ignorance, &c. re
moved in a day ;I believe it is the
work of time ; but they must even
tually yield to the power of divine
truth. Light has begun to shine, and
it will shine, more and more, unto
the perfect day. There are many,
in this neighbourhood, who have
cause to thank God for the Home
Missionary Society ; and some have
died in the faith. I shall here give
a short account of one of them.
F C- was born at in
the county of Somerset. She had,
for years, attended the parish church ;
but was ignorant of the plainest
truths of the gospel. She thought it
quite enough to go to church once a
week; that she had then done her
duty; that nothing more was required.
In the year 1836, I visited to
preach, and F , among many
others, attended. She was struck
with what she heard : all appeared
new to her. She became a regular
attendant, and the more she heard,
the more divine light poured into her
mind. She saw that she was a sinner
in the sight of God ; and became
powerfully impressed. She was gene
rally seen weeping under the word,
and her sorrowful countenance be
spoke her fear of loosing her soul.
At length, she made free to open her
mind to a good woman of the place,
(who was also the fruit of my labor)
and received suitable advice. F
was too timid to say a word to me
herself. When I got acquainted with
her case, I had many opportunities
of conversing with her, for she was
generally the first at the meeting.
This she esteemed a privilege. But
she was not satisfied with bearing
the gospel once a fortnight at P ;
she also went to K , a distance of
two miles, and was seldom absent.
After some time, she obtained a de
gree of consolation ; but it was not
until she was taken down on a bed
of affliction, that she was made truly
happy. She was poor, and also a
cripple, and supported by the
parish. I visited her many times
during her illness. It was a down
stair room, stone floor, and the bed
on which she lay was very poor. But
she was very rich in faith and enjoy
ment. On hearing some one say,
" Poor thing," She answered, " I
am not poor, I am rich." And when
speaking to me of her hope in Christ
1. 1 think the last time I saw her) she
observed, " I could not say to you
once, Sir, what I can say now." She
had a few pious friends to visit her,
and pray with her. She was very
fond of prayer. Fearing one day
that one of those praying friends
would leave without prayer, she said
to the person staying with her,
" Don't let her go until she has pray
ed with me." To her Sisters she
said, " Don't weep for me, weep for
yourselves. Prepare to come after
me." On another occasion she ex
claimed, " O bow much I love the
Lord Jesus Christ." " I hope you
have loved him for some time."
" Not as I do now. Bless the Lord,0
my soul. And now, farewell to the
world !" A little before she died she
said, " What is it I now behold ? Tis
heaven ! 'Tis heaven !" And thus she
died. If this were the only fruit' of
the Home Missionary Society, it
would be sufficient to compensate
for all the labor bestowed, and money
expended on this Station. Good is
still doing among us, of which you
shall hear at a future period.
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SOMERSET.
The state of things at P Is much
the same as when I last wrote. I
cannot complain either of the attend
ance or attention with which the
people listen to the word of life. The
same may be said of the Sabbath
school. I continue to superintend it,
and the whole of the afternoon of
each Sabbath is devoted to it; it is a
laborious task, but have no desire to
decline it, though it be not the most
desirable method of preparing for the
evening service, yet, I have, hitherto,
found strength equal to the day, and
grace sufficient.
But what I complain of is, a want
of more success. Tracts are dis
tributed through the neighbourhood
on the loan system ; the bed side of
the sick aud dying is the place I re
gularly occupy ; while the aged, and
the ignorant, receive constant atten
tion and instruction.
On the first and second of last
month, I walked to Wrington, four
teen miles. We had a revival service
at brother Dennis's chapel on the
Monday evening. Tuesday, we went
to Yotton, four miles further, and
held another service of the same de
scription: the attendance at both
places was very good, aud we hope
good was done.
On the Sth and 6th of April, the
brethren from different villages will
meet brother Vernon and myself at
each of our Chapels for the same
purpose. May the Divine Spirit im
part his influence to prosper our
feeble efforts.
SURREY.
Every day brings to light fresh
ignorance, and instances are continu
ally brought before us, which proclaim
the awful fact, that thousands of our
neighbours know no more of Christi
anity than the stones on which we
tread. Numbers, indeed, there are,
who sit under a preached gospel, who
know nothing of the inward power of
the truth. But the ignorance of which
I complain is, an ignorance even of
the very elements of christian doc
trine and requirement.
The following is an instance. One
of our Tract Distributers called upon
a poor man, advanced in years, and
in addition to giving him the tract,
entered into conversation with him
VOL. i. n. s.
upon his prospects of eternity. He
very coolly replied, that he had no
more fear of dying than lie had of
sleeping. The visitor remarked, that
she feared he was not aware that it
was an " awful thing to die," and en
quired his ground of hope. Answer,
" I have done no one harm,I am not
so great a sinner as many,I attend
my church." Have you a Bible? No!
I wish you had, I would read to you.
A Bible was procured, part of the
3rd of John was read. Now, my
friend, said the visitor, Have you
been born again ? " No, I am sure I
have not; / Merer heard of such a
thing before in my life ! How then can
I have been born again?" This poor
man ! has been an attendant at church,
and knows nothing of Christianity !
Thousands are in the same predica
ment.
X have been in six counties in Eng
land, but Surrey, poor Surrey, with
her rich and beautiful natural scene
ry, presents spiritual destitution on
a scale surpassing them all ; and long
will be the time, even with the most
incessant labour, before that destitu
tion will be removed. We are not,
however, without some pleasing to
kens for good. Some three or four of
the vilest characters in the neighbour
hood, now come to hear the word;
and I hope it will prove a blessing to
their precious souls. After an invi
tation last Sunday evening to the
people, that I should be glad to meet
with enquirers, three of these persons
waited for me, and with deep emo
tion, expressed themselves anxious
for further instruction relative to the
salvation of their souls. This was
what your Missionary desired when
he gave the invitation, having observ
ed them very regular in attendance
for some time past. God grant that
they may endure to the end.
The attendance at W is
very bad. Tracts are continually cir
culated in six villages, embracing a
circumference often or twelve miles.
There is evidently a stir among the
people ; and were it not for intimida
tion, our hopes would be bright.
The following is an instance of the
threats held out by the vicar of this
parish. A poor widow woman was
met by him one Sunday evening,when
he enquired, " Where are you going
to the Methodist room i" the woman,
affrighted, replied " No." " You are :
but mark me, if you persist in going, I
will take away your gift atChristmas."
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The vicar alluded to a charity left for
poor widows of 3. for each. The
poor woman, as a consequence, dares
now to come only now and then, and
that in the dark.
The above I can vouch is a fact.
YORKSHIRE.
Of late, a great portion of my time
has been spent amongst the sick and
the dying ; the more so, because the
past season has been very severe,
and the villages run along the banks
of the Ouse in a continuous line, and
spread over a considerable extent of
ground. The following case, to me,
seems interesting.
Generally, in cases of sickness, I
am aware of the fact as soon as it
occurs, and, without invitation, re
pair to the scene ; but in this instance
J was sent for ; and, going, found the
person labouring under a most pain
ful internal complaint, and exceed
ingly anxious about religion. Taking
my seat by her side, I endeavoured
to elicit from her, by familiar conver
sation, some facts by which I might
learn something respecting her past
life, as well as her state of mind then.
But this was unnecessaryshe was
ready enough, without any hesitancy,
to disclose the whole. " Sir," said
she, " I have been, and are, a great
sinner, for I have always, up to the
time of my present sickness, lived in
the neglect ofreligion." I replied, "it
is indeed very sadvery sinfulto
live in the neglect of religion, which,
above every thing else, is important,
till sickness and death ; but, still, it is
at once my duty, and my privilege, to
point you to a crucified Saviour," " To
the Lamb of God, which taketh away
the sin of the world." I then, as
clearly as I was able, set before her
salvation through Christ; and never
did I see any one receive instruc
tion more eagerly. It reminded me
of the Saviour's gracious invitation,
" If any man thirst, let him come un
to me and drink." Here was a burn
ing fever, which nothing could allay
but the gospel, a thirst insatiable by
any thing else but the water of life.
While speaking, I was continually
interrupted by " Yes, Sir," " Yes,
Sir," " Yes, Sir." Every word seem
ed greedily devoured, and when, after
prayer, I was about to withdraw, she
anxiously requested me soon to return.
One morning, upon entering her
apartment, when she thought herself
dying, she fixed her sunken eyes up
on me, and reached forth her atten
uated arm, exclaiming, while she ad
dressed me by name, " Bless you
bless you you have done my sonl
good." She was rejoicing in the
Lord. She weptI said little. Her
energy, candour, sincerity, and godly
sorrow combined, almost overcame
me, while I thought, surely, to have
the blessing of the dying penitent, is
an abundant re warda reward which
a hundred-fold repays for much labour
and toil. After this, she gradually
sank, and became unable to speak,
and, through increasing deafness, to
hear, so that she could neither ex
press her thoughts, nor receive in
struction.
On Tuesday last, I remained with
her till after midnightwhen her
soul, I trust redeemed, entered an
eternal world. Husband, children,
and friends, all wept, and wept aloud ;
it was a scene of sorrow. On passing
to my home, my meditations were
sweetnothing was to be heard but
the rippling of the Ouse, when, sud
denly I was disturbed, not by the
song of angels, but by the song of the
poor infatuated drunkard in a pub
lic house, which I had to pass, when,
with great force, the words of the
wise man came to my mind, " It is
better to go to the house of mourning
than to the house of feasting." I de
termined, if spared, to preach a ser
mon to the villagers from this text,
and have since done so.
It is but proper to notice, and this
gives additional interest to the above
case, that, but for the " Home Mis
sionary Society," this poor woman
might have perished in her sins.
She thirsted, but there would have
been none to slake her thirst. She
hungered, but there would have been
none to break the bread of life. Pre
vious to my being sent for, the church
minister had paid her some atten
tion, but she could not appreciate his
instruction.How could she?She
had reason to fear, that he himself
was a stranger to true religion, and
there is no Evangelical minister
within six miles.
 FOR APRIL, 1841. 05

MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.

THE ANNUAL MEETINGS

OF THE

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The Directors beg to announce to the Friends of the
Home Missionary Society, and to the Public, that the
Annual Sermon, on behalf of the Society, will be preached
at the Poultry Chapel, (Rev. John Clayton's)
ON MONDAY EVENING, MAY 17th, 1841.

THE
TWENTY SECOND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
WILL BE HELD AT

EXETER HALL,
ON TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 18th, 1841.
The Chair will be taken at 6 o'clock.

Farther Particulars in our next Number.

NOTICE.

ANNUAL SALE OF USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL WORK ON

BEHALF OF THE HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The Directors acknowledge, with unfeigned gratitude, the obligations of
the Society, to their female friends, and others, for the persevering and costly
sacrifices, which they have made, for more than 20 years, in providing for the
Annual Sale ; by which more than 2000. have been realized, to further
the important objects of the Society : it has, however, been thought advisa
ble, by many, that these efforts and sacrifices should not be any longer call
ed for, in an Annual Sale ;still, the amount collected thereby, will be felt
as a serious loss, in the aggregate proceeds of the Anniversary, unless their
devoted friends, devise some other method to collect and remit to the So
ciety, the benevolent expressions of good-will, which, hitherto, have been
employed in the Annual Sale, and which the enlarged scale of the Society's
operations render most valuable and necessary. For the proceeds of the
Sale, in past years, the Directors again return their best thanks.
11, Chatham Place, 22nd March, 1841.
iKJ HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE
ORDINATION AT PAIGNTON,
DEVON.
On Tuesday, March 3, 1841, the
Rev. Thomas Gough, late an Agent
of the Plymouth Town Mission, was
ordained to the pastoral office, over
the Congregational Church at Paign
ton, Devon. The introductory dis
course was delivered by the Rev. R.
Skinner, of Newton; the usual ques
tions were proposed, by the Rev. W.
Tarbotton, of Totnes ; the ordination
prayer was offered, with the laying
on of hands, by the Rev. T. Stenner,
of Dartmouth ; and the charge was
fiven by the Rev. George Smith, of
'lymouth, (Mr. Gough s late pas
tor,) from 2 Timothy ii. 15. In the
evening of the day, the Rev. John
Orange, of Torquay, preached to the
church and congregation, from Exo
dus xvii. 11, 12. Several neighbouring
ministers engaged in the devotional
services of the day, which was one of
high enjoyment, and it is hoped of
incipient prosperity.
NEW CHAPEL OPENED.
Stoke Fleming, Devon. On Tues
day, Sep. IS, 1840, a new and commo
dious Chapel was opened for the
worship of God in this village, under
circumstances ofan encouraging kind.
In the morning, the Rev. T. Sten
ner, of Dartmouth, preached from
2 Timothy i. 9.; in the afternoon,
NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Ward's Library of Standard Divinity.
Christ set forth; tenderness of
Christ's heart ; and encouragements
to Faith. By Thomas Godwin, D.D.
The three excellent treatises, which
are comprized, without abridgment,
in one number of Ward's Library of
Standard Divinity, were originally
published in 1642 and 1645. They
had become scarce and dear; but,
through the public spirit of Messrs.
Ward & Co. they are here prepared,
beautifully printed indouble columns,
at the price of Two Shillings and
Sixpence ! What Minister or Biblical
Student would be without them 1 the
work is replete with truths of the
highest momentthe language pe
the Rev. J. Orange, of Torquay,
addressed the congregation, from
1 Kings i. 8. ; and in the evening,
the Rev. G. Smith, of Plymouth,
preached from John iv. 24. The
congregations were large on each
occasion, and deeply attentive to the
word of life. The collections were
sufficient to liquidate the remaining
portion of expence incurred in the
erection of the Chapel, which is now
pnt in trust for tbe use of congrega
tional Dissenters. This is the second
village Chapel erected, within the
last few years, in the neighbourhood
of Dartmouth, viz. by the exertions of
the congregation under Mr. Stenner's
care ; and it is gratifying to know,
that they have now commenced the
re-building, and enlargement, oftheir
own place of worship, in which the
gifted, and revered Rev. John Flavell,
laboured with so much success.
NOTICE TO COLLECTORS AND
OFFICERS OF AUXILIARIES.
It is respectfully requested, that
all sums collected or received for
the Home Missionary Society, may
be paid at the Office, No. 11, Chat
ham Place, on or before the 20th of
April, instant, as the Accounts for
the Annual Report will be made up
immediately after that day: and
accounts sent subsequently, cannot
appear in the Report.
culiarly plaintbe appeals to the
conscience forciblethe consolations
of the gospel set forth, and God in all
glorified, by the work and grace of
Christ, and Faith in Him greatly
encouraged.
Blossoms and Fruit ; or Conversations
on the Lives of Christians eminent
for early piety. The Religious Tract
Society.
This little book will much interest
the Young. The most important sub
jects are placed before the youthful
mind, in the plainest language. We
have seldom seen a book more calcu
lated to do good.
 FOR APRIL, 1041. 97

Ahrief Memoir of W O , Esq. The Moral dignity of the Missionary

late Fellow of St. John's College, Enterprise. Thos. Ward and Co.
Cambridge. The Religious Tract Fourpcnce.
Society. Popery Unchanged. The Religious
Throughout, replete with interest Tract Society.
but the letters and extracts from
the Diary of Mr. O peculiarly so.
Would that all our Students and
Fellows ofColleges were like minded. Domestic Life, or Hints for daily use,
p.p. 464. London. The Religious
Tract Society.
PrisciUa, the . Helper ; a Memoir of The contents of this useful book,
Mrs. Rowton of Coventry. By Rev. are fully answerable to its title. Yet
John Grigg Hewlett. Thos. Ward the " Hints" are not given in a dry
and Co. didactic form. They are interspersed
This narrative is deeply interest throughout many pleasing narratives
ing, and exhibits the mysteries of and anecdotes. The pieces are in
providence, and the wonders of grace. general short, so as to suit the conve
It is a valuable addition to our religi nience of most" domestic" readers ;
ous Biography. while they present a variety of sub
jects, for varying tastes or circum
stances,a judicious combination of
The Wanderer Welcomed Home. religious instruction, with maxims of
Thos. Ward and Co. Threepence. household economy.

SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DONATIONS, . s. d,

Milton Station, Dorset, per Rev.
from Jan. 18, to March 18, 1841. Jas. Prior:
First Fruits of Stoke
Abbott 0 12 7
*. *. d. One Quarter's Id. a-
An old and sincere Friend to the week Subscription
Society, with her best wishes, from the Church at
that all the sanguine expecta Weytown, by Miss
tions she has formed, from the M. Gifford 0 II 0
union of the Society with the 1 13 7
Congregational Churches, may
berealized 200 0 0 Rev. R. GUI and Friends, Char-
mouth, Dorset, on account of
Rev. J. Troubridge, Cerne, Dor Morcombelake Station, viz.
set, on account of Glanvills, Mrs. R. Kennaway An.
Wootton & Duntish Station,
Sab 10 0 0
viz. Do. for the Education
C. N. Welman, Esq. 20 0 0 of Missionaries .... 1 0 0
Mr. Gray, Duntish.. 2 0 0 New Year's Card 2 3 6
Mr. Zach. Gray .... 10 0 Mr. Gill's Box 0 16 8
Mrs. Petty, Evershot 10 0 J. C. Lee, Esq 10 0
Rev. J. Troubridge, W. Burnard, Esq. 2yrs. 2 0 0
Cerne 0 10 0 Mrs. Austin 110
Mrs. Troubridge 0 5 0 W. Puddicomb, Esq.. 0 5 0
Collected by Mrs.Thorne 0 13 0 Collections at Chapel,
New Year's Gift Cards IstofOct 2 7 0
(see Cards) 4 19 5 Do. at Morcombelake
30 I 5 Home Missionary Sta
tion, per Rev. James
Mr. J. B. Rawlings, on account of Hargreaves 3 12 0
Glanvills, Wootton and Dun New Year's Cards (see
tish Station, viz. Ustof Cards) 3 19 6
Miss Broadribb, Chew
Magna D 10 0 Mr. W. Rose, Jun., Spilsby, Lin
New "Year's Gift Cards colnshire :
(see Cards) 7 18 2 Collected at Kirton .. 4 10 0
Missionary Boxes : Less expences . . 0 10 0
Mrs. Meech 1 1 0 4 0 0
Mrs. Gray 0 11 New Year's Gift Cards,
Mrs. Rawlings 12 0 (see list) 4 14 6
Mrs. Gray, profits of 8 14 C
Magazine 10 0
12 12 2 Wm. Byers, Esq. An. Sub. per
98 HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE

..r.d. f. s. d.
Rcv.W. Selbie, 'l'hurlow,Suf Rev.W.R. Parkyn, Knowl,Somer
folk ........................ |00 set, viz.
Rev. A. Oram, Othery, Someliefi Subscriptions........ 615 2
New Years Gift Cards 0 19 4 M
Subscriptions........ 710 0 -- 7 6
Cards(seel.ist) ~ 212 3
|023 Sub|cript.ionsbyMr.Pitls,Collect.or 19 5 0
Rev. R. C. Blackett, Burnham, A Friend, per Rev. Thos. Harrison,
Norfolk ..."............... 220 Eye, Northampton ..........D 10 0 0
Rev. J. Anderson, Easington Lane, Mr. Eardley, Oxford ..........D 10 0 0
Durham, viz.
Rev. J. Summers, Walsingham,
Missllutchinson,Hough Norfolk, viz.
~ l 0 0
Missionary Box, Eas - Mr. H. Corni.sh's Quar
ington Lane ~ 017 l ters Subscription .. 0 10 0
Mn. Anderson's Mis Mr. T. Dewing, ditto.. 0 7 6
sionary Box........ 0 11 l Mr. W. T. Jackson, do. 0 7 6
Collected at Sherburn 0 3 7 Mr. J. Wright. do.... 0 5 0
Ditto at Shadforth. . . . 0 2 0 AFriend............ 0 3 0
Seat Rents, Shadforth 0 11 0 Quarterly Collections. 1 6 4
Missionary Box. . . . . . 0 6 6 PewRents.......... 2 0 0
New Year's Gift Cards, NewYears GiftCards,
(see list) .......... 6 3 7 (seelist) ~ 015 0
91410 _-_ 5 l4 4
Rev. Jas. Ellis, Tamworth, viz. Overton Station, Hants, Rev. W.
Seat Rents.......... 2 4 3 Easterbrook:
New Years GiftCards, Collected in small sums by Mrs.
(see list) .......... 512 0 Easterbrook ,............... l 5 0
7163 Whiteshill, Gloucestershire, Col
Rev. J . Reeve, Aspatria, Cumber lection, 25th 0ct........ ~ 215 0
land: John Lea, FAX. Kidderminster,
per Rev. J. . James, Birmiu -
Quarterly Subscriptions, ham ~ 100 0 0
by Mr.Tindall. . . . _ . 013 4 M. H. Staffordshire... ~ 100 0 0
New Years Gift Cards, Thomas Thomlpson, Esq. ~ ...D 52 10 0
(see list) ~ 5 5 2 Mnliangfear, ungerford,Berks A 1 I 0
5186 Mr. J. oung, Brixton . ~ 1 I0
Northamptonshire Association,per Rev, ~ E. Lord, Walton, Surrey,
Rev. B. Hobson, viz. viz.
Wellingboro, Cheese Mrs. Scotts Box ~ 7 l 4
Lane Chapel, (Rev. Mrs. Steeles do. . . . . 0 6 8
G. Taylors) Collec Mrs. Brett's do....... 0 4 6
tion ~ 317 7 -_ 1 126
Do.Sa1emChapel,(Rev. Rev. Edw. Giles, Newport, Isle of
R. Davis&......... 210 0 Wight:
Kettering, v.T.Tol1er 5 0 0
Rothwell, Rev. T. Galla Mrs. Currey, ditto.. . . l 0 0
worthy............ 2 0 0 Mrs. Mitchell, Norton
1377 Cottage, Freshwater 5 0 0
Cards (see1ist)...... 219 0
Collections at Rev. J. Boddingtons -- 819 0
Chapel, after Sermons by Rev.
J. Boddington and the Rev. Dr. Solomon Foster, Esq. Mansfield,
Matheson.......... 6 5 2 Nottinghamshire, per Rev. E.
Less expenses .. 0 8 0 Leighton, for Loughborough
5172 Station, Leicestershire ..._D 10 0 0
Mr. Thos. Newton, on account of CRAVEN CHAPEL LADIES AUXILIARY
HuishChamp Station, Somerset 1500 Mrs. Alexander Bidgood, Treasu
Peckham Auxiliary, on account,
John Slatford, Esq. Treasurer. . 1200 R.rer,onaccount................ 60 0 0
Bousfield, Esq. London .. ..D 25 0 0
Rev. Dr. Redford, Worcester Col
lection..................._.... 4000 Mrs. Cririps, Leicester ......Ann. 1 1 0
Weigh ouse Society in aid of
Mrs. Coulthard, Brixton, per Rev. Missions, W. Cooke, Treasurer.. 0 15 0
J. Hunt ~ 330 Rev. James Dawson and Friends,
Mr. Gervis, Tiverton, per Thomas Dudley, Worcestershire, per
Thompson, Esq. ~ l 0 0 Rev. .Wells ................ 1000
Mrs. Lee, Wem, Shropshire . . . . 31| 0
Christiana, for Books.. . _ . . . . . . 5 0 0 Subscriptions per Rev. A. Wells:
Ditto ~ l 10 Miss ines, Hackney,
Mrs. Maddox, Chelsea . . . . . . . . . . 0 2 6 An.Sub........... 010 0
Rev. J. W. Richardson, Sunder Mrs. Coventry, do. D 0 3 0
land, Collection ~ 8100 F.0.F. ~ 010 0
Friends at Brentwood and Shen Mr. Thos. Gardiner,
field, Essex ~ 2 17 0 Hackney, An. Suh. 0 10 6
Miss Armstrong, per Mrs. Tracey. 0 10 0 Mr. G. Fuller, Stock
Miss Ball, ditto ~ 0 2 6 Exchange Ann. Sub. 1 1 0
David Matthews, Esq. llyrnouthA l l 0 2145
 FOR APRIL, 1841. 99
. s. d. . s. d.
LIMEHOUSE CHAPEL, Mies Evans 0 10 0
Mr. E. Tindale, Treasurer : Miss White I 3 6
Mr. Pasfield 0 10 0
Rev. T. Williams .... 1 1 0 Miss Lilly 0 2 6
R. Wharten, Esq 1 I 0 Miss Curling 0 2 6
Mr. J. Walls 1 1 0 Mr. Scarlett 0 3 0
Mr. E. Tindale 1 1 0 Mrs. Gale 0 9 6
Miss Nalder 1 7 0
4 4 0
By Cards, viz.
5 9 6
Mr. Wood 1 5 u W. Cooke, Esq A 110
Peerpoint 0 10 0 6 10 0
Charles 0 5 0 Rer. W. S. Palmer, Hare Court
M onkhouae 0 7 0 Chapel Auxiliary:
Cowderoy 0 7 1
Law 0 5 0 Miss Hancock 0 11 0
Wilmor 0 4 0 Miss Palmer 0 15 0
Miss Pollard 0 13 0
Miss Mary Spicer, > 1 15 0
Collections, by Miss R. Blunt, 2 Cards J 3 2 0
Cheltenham, viz. 6 17
Annual Subscriptions: Scth Smith, Esq. Eaton Square, viz.
R Capper, Esq 110 Miss M. M. Smith ..120
Mrs. Capper 1 i o Miss M. C. Smith.... 0 IS 0
Mrs. Woodcock ...... 1 1 0 2 0 0
Mr. T. Haines 0 10 0
Miss Sinderby 0 5 0 Rer. J. Orummond, Ratclifte, viz.
Mr. Thick 0 5 0 Mr. Howlett o 0 c
Mr. Chrieman 0 5 0 Rev. T. Aveling, Kingsland :
Tbe Misses Blunt 0 10 0
QuarterlySubscriptions 0 14 2 Miss H. Powell 3 0 0
Missionary Box by Sab Mr. J. Home ........ 1 6 6
bath School Girls at Mrs. Aveling 0 13 0
Cheltenham Chapel 0 3 0
5 0 0
New Years Cards, viz. Mrs. Burrows, Stoke
Miss J. Critchley .... 0 2 0 Newington A 110
Miss C.Critchley .... 0 0 4 0 1 0
Master A. Whitmore.. 0 6 0 The Teachers and Children of the
Master J. Whitmore.. 0 8 7 Rev. C. Hyatt's Sunday Schools,
Miss M. A. Weale.... 0 5 6 Ebenezer Chapel, Shadwell, viz.
Miss Dighton 0 2 0
Miss Eden 0 1 5 Miss Fielding 0 2 10
Mrs. W. Haines's Child Miss Mason 0 2 4
ren 0 2 6 Miss Tabernacle 0 16
A Friend 0 3 5 Miss Wright 0 0 B
M. A. Williams 0 8 8 Miss E. Wright 0 0 8
Isabella Lusty 0 6 6 Mr. Merrow 0 6 0
Elizabeth Winstone. .050 Mr. Geary 0 6 0
Mary Fears 0 3 5 Mr. Pillar 0 4 6
Eliza Scrivens 0 0 9 1 5 1
Harriet Thornton ..... 0 0 8 Mr. T. Penn, Bishopsgate St. viz.
Ellen Jones 0 0 7
Mr. Penn, (two cards) 0 12 C
Collected October 25th Mrs. Penn 0 8 6
at Gotheringtou , a Miss Nutter 0 14 0
Village Station con Miss Billett 0 4 6
nected with Chelten Miss Milne 0 10 10
ham Chapel 17 0 Miss Smith 0 1 6
10 8 6
Mr. West 0 9 0
Fourth part of 2 year's Dividend Mr. Parsons 0 12 6
on trust money invested by the Mr. Sargeant 0 3 6
late Robt. Fisher, Esq. Strat 3 10 10
ford on Avon, per Mr. John
Tasker, jun. Trustee 25 0 0 Mrs. F. Moore, Kennington 1 1 0
The Children of Shepherd's Mar
Rev. W. Byrne, Ross, Hereford ket Sunday School, per Mr.
shire 4 10 II Astil 12 6
Mr. Blagden, for Witheridge Sta
Miss M. Sapwell, per Mr. Astil.. 110
tion, Devon 1 5 0

BEDFORDSHIRE.
NEW YEAR'S GIFT CARDS. DunstableFriends at 118 0
From 20th Feb. to 20th March. LutonRev. J. S. Bright, viz.
Miss Spencer 1 15 C
LONDON. BERKSHIRE.
Weigh House by W. Cooke, Esq. viz. MaidenheadMrs. J. B. Pearce, viz.
Mrs. Cooke 0 8 0 Miss Blake 0 8 0
MissTindall 0 12 0 Miss J. Preece 0 4 6
100 HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE

. t. d. . >. d.
MissPnultnn 0 17 6 CharmouthRev. R. Gill, viz.
Miss Westbzook 115 (I Mrs. Kennaway 2 3 6
Mr. Henry Cooper. .. . 0 2 0 Rev. J. Hargreaves.. 0 10 0
Mr. George Cooper . . 0 8 2 Mr. Hook 0 11 6
E.J. Pearce 1 8 0 Mr. D. Dunster 0 10 0
5 4 5 Miss Clara Gill 0 19 0
MissS. Newton 0 7 6
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. Mrs. Hawaii 0 10 0
Woburn Miss Barnctt 010 0 Mrs. Edmonds 0 11 6
3 19 8
CAMBRIDGESHIRE. DorchesterRev. J. Anderson, viz.
Miss S. Anderson 0 14 0
VhishillRev J. Dorrington, viz. Sherborne^ Mr. J. B. Rawlings,viz.
Mr. S. Wilkerson .... 10 0 Misses Gray 0 12 0
Mrs. Day 0 18 0 Mrs. Rawliogs 0 5 0
MissS. Baker 0 15 0 H. Rickets 10 6
Miss Johnson 0 7 0 Misses Lewis 1 2 0
3 1 Miss Taylor 110.
Linton Mr. Nichols, viz. Mr. Coombs 0 3 8
Miss M. Taylor 0 13 6
Miss E. and A. Nichols 1 10 0 Miss Chandler 0 16 6
Miss A. Johnson 0 14 6 A Friend 0 6 0
Miss S. E. S mootley . .098 M.Shevy 0 5 6
Mary Wright 0 10 6 A. Old 0 5 6
Melciah Wright 0 13 0 Miss Gray 0 10 0
4 3 6 Miss Arnold 0 5 0
CUMBERLAND. Misses Balster 0 12 0
7 18 i
A Is I on Rev. J. Harper, viz.
Weymouth-Rev. J. F. Guenett, viz.
Mrs. Walton 1 0 0
E. N. Dickinson 1 0 0 Miss A. TuUidge .... 0 11 0
Miss H. Benson 0 10 0
2 0 0 Miss Barrett 0 11 6
AspatrioRev. J. Reeve, viz. 1 12 6
Messrs Robinson and
Steele, Hayton .... 2 2 7 DURHAM.
Mrs. S. Rawlins 1 15 6 Easington LaneRev. J. Ander
J. Wilkinson,Plumland 0 6 0 son, viz.
Miss Pattinson 0 9 6
Mrs. Davidson 0 7 6 Missllutchin, Hawthorn 0 16 7
Mrs. Briscoe 0 4 1 Miss Walsh, Houghton 0 16 3
Quarter Subscriptions MissPallister.EastRain-
by Mr. Tindal 0 13 4 ton 12 6
5 18 6 Miss Harland, Bunion 0 11 1
Miss Fish, Little Town 0 12 7
PenrithRev. W. Brewis, viz. Miss Lawson, Monk-
Miss Bell 0 10 0 hesleden 0 7 0
Miss Bliss, 2 Cards.... 0 15 0 Mrs. Alderslade 0 6 0
Mrs. Brewis, 2 Cards.. 3 3 0 Mrs. Stenton, Colliery 0 5 0
Miss Rattray, 3 Cards. Ill 6 Mrs. Hogarth, Brick
Miss Sander 0 5 0 Garth 0 5 1
Isaac Smith,(Strickland)0 8 0 Eliz. Thornton, Lane
Mrs. Summers 0 10 0 End 0 5 10
7 2 6 JamesWalker,Colliery 0 2 5
Robt. Tindell 0 16
CHESHIRE. Miss Minton, Sherburn
DuckinfieldRev. R. Ivy, viz. Hill 0 4 9
Miss Tcnwish, Shotton 0 7 0
Miss Ivy J 10 0 6 3 7

DEVONSHIRE. ESSEX.
f/orth-Tauiton Rev. A. Heal ., 0 14 0 lioydonRev. J. Wood, viz.
TorquayRev. J. Orange, addi Mrs. Cadel, Faringdon 1 15 0
tional viz. Mr. Shead, Roydon .. 19 8
Mr. Caleb Weeks 0 10 0 Miss Taylor, Hunsden 0 15 0
Mrs. Ekens, Stanstead 0 14 4
Mr. Underwood, ditto. 0 6 0
DORSET. 5 0 0
CerneRev. J. Troubridge, viz.
Mrs. Petty, Evershott 10 0 GLOUCESTERSHIRE.
MissTroubridge.Cerne 0 18 0 GloucesterRev. J. Hyatt, viz.
Miss Barker, ditto 0 3 6
Miss Young, Piddle Miss Stock 10 0
Kenthide 0 11 0 Miss Candy 0 10
Miss Groves, Cerne ..07 0 Miss Freeman 0 1 0
Miss Hurlstone 0 IS 11 Miss Feacey 0 10 0
Miss Cave 0 12 6 Miss E. Badcock 0 3 6
MissTizard, Cerne .. 0 10 0 Miss M. Avery 0 5 0
4 19 5 Miss II. Gittiu 0 6 0
2 0
 ron APRIL, 1841.
..r.d
Shmehouse-Rev. T. Maund, viz.
Master Jas. Ravenhill,
2cards............ l 0 8
Master C. C. Grimes,
ditto ..."......... 017 0
17'
HAMPSHIRE.
Lynnlngton-Rev. D. E. Ford, viz.
F.Mathews.......... 0 1 6
E.Rogers...... .. 0 1 9
'1`.Head ~ .. 0 2 4
J.Wallis...... ~ 0 3 6
l\I.A.Bu.rt'ord........ 0 4 8
W.Slater........ .. 010 0
`
W.Sxmth............ 0 15 0
189
Winchester-Rev. W. Thom, viz.
M1ssJ.Pa.rminter ~ 1 || 6 Bolton-Mr. John Hamilton, viz.
HEREFORDSHIRE.
Pembridgb-Station, per Rev. T.
Lewis:
Broxwo0d,Mrs.Haines 0 5 4
Mr. Henner........ 0 6 0
Mr.Roberts........ 0 6 7
Mrs. Stephens. . . . . . 0 8 6
}lushBank.......... 0 3 0
Dilwyn, Mr. Thomas. . 0 2 0
Denton Chapel, Mr.
Lewis ~ 013 6
Eardisland,Mr.Corbett 0 3 0
Hardwick, Miss Wat
llins ~ o 9 6
Kmgsland, Miss Abley 0 S 0
Mn.Crump ...... 0 8 O
Mrs. Yapp, Mill . . 0 5 2
Ieominster,Mrs.Abley 0 8 0
Mil8DaYiB ........ 012 0
Marston, A kind Friend 0 10 0
Miss S. Williams .. 0 10 3
Mrs. Young........ 012 2
lionkland, A Friend. . 0 5 0
Pembridge,MissWynde 0 2 0
MissAhley..f..... 0 5 0
Miss C. Wynde . . . . 0 5 0
Miss A.Wynde.... 0 5 0
Shobden, Mr. J. Owen 0 16 6
Mr.W.0wen...... 0 14 0
Stanton, Miss Wilkes. 0 ll 0
Upper Hill, Miss Munn 0 5 3
Mr.'l`.Munn ~ 0 3 0
Sarah Sheward _ . . . 0 1 0
Mr. John Oven ~ 0 2 0
Collection in March.. 2 2 3
6 Mr. W. D. Salter ~ 0 5 0
_ nears.
Ware-Per Rev. J. Palmer, viz.
MissS.J.F......... 014 0
MissE.F. ~ 016 0
Miss Mary Medcalf .. 0 10 0
20 " Hounslow-Rev. e. F. V"dyr
KENT.
Four Elms-Rev.J. A. Chamber
lain, viz.
Mrs. F. Ni htin e.. 0 14 6
Mr.E.Heth..??i... 0 8 0
Miss Nightingale . . . . 0 10 6
Miss Burf|elr1........ 0 13 6
MissJ.El1iott........ 012 0
Miss M. A. Sales .... 0 12 0
Mr.J.Young........ 010 0
406
VOL. I. N. S.
101
. s. d.
Snodland - Rev. E. Corbishley,
VIZ.
C. Kerr, from a con
cern for the prospe
rity of the Cause at
Snodland, 8: at Can
tle Hill, Dorset, by
Miss Corbishley. . . . 010 0
Miss Corbishley. . . . . . 014 0
Rev. E. Corbishle .. 01 6
Miss C. Norris, Mor
row Green ~ 010 0
Mr. Kidwell ~ 00 6
Miss E. Norris ~ 04 0
Mr. John Bateman .. 06 6
Mr. W. Golding...... 04 0
326
LANCASHIRE.
Min Gaskell ~ 060
Miss Green.......... 1176
236
LINCOLNSHIRE.
Louth-John Gray, Esq. viz.
Miss Chapman .. . . _ _ 05 0
Miss Holland ~ 10 0
Miss Mary Gray. . . . . . 012 0
Miss Jane Gray ~ .. 010 0
Miss E. J. Holland .. 010 6
Miss Atkinson. . . . . . . . 010 0
Miss Ablewhite . . . . . . 07 6
....... 3150
Spilsby-Mr. W. Rose, Jun. viz.
Miss Mackinder . . . . . . 10 0
Miss M. A. Gee ~ 012 0
Miss M.A. Richurdsdn 013 0
Miss Daulwn ~ 014 6
Mrs. J. H. Bounce .. 09 0
Mrs. S. Burn ~ 07 6
Mrs. Simmons . . . . . . 011 0
Mrs. Nessey . . . . 07 6
-1146
MIDDLESEX.
Hammersmith-Subscriptions by
Cards, by Miss M. A. Bud
den, Waterloo Place, viz.
Mrs. S. Scott........ 1 I 0
Miss Dorville.... .. 010 6
MissTalfourd........ 010 6
Mrs.Mi|ler..... ~ 0 5 0
Miss Nix0n.......... 0 5 0
Miss Payne.......... 0 5 0
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TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Communications for the Editors have been received from Rev. Messrs. E.
LeightonG. B. KiddR. WintonW. BrewisW. NeillJ. Allen.
The lines entitled " Absolute Faith in Jesus," without a signature, do not
suit our pages.
We regret that several Communications are delayed, owing to the limited
number of our pages.
We are obliged to a Friend of the Home Missionary Society, for a hint
respecting the desirableness of giving the names of the Country Directors,
as persons who will receive Subscriptions, &c. in aid of the Society. These
are printed in the annual Report, to which we refer the writerbut we shall
also insert them in the Magazinethe month after the Annual Meeting in
Maywhen some new Directors will be appointed.
The kind friend under the signature of who sent a valuable Diamond
King to be disposed of, and the proceeds given to the funds of the Society
lias furnished no address so that we cannot communicate with him. He
is now informed, (hoping that he will see the Magazine) that we are anxious
to let him know the sum which is offered for the ringbefore it is dis
posed of. Will he, therefore, be so kind as to send his addressor inform
s how can communicate with him.
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Journals have been received during the past month from the following
Missionaries :
Messrs. T. L. AdamsT. B. AdinJohn AllenGeorge AmosJ. An
derson J. Boyd Bettinson D. R. CampbellJ. ChamberlainE. Cor-
bishley DannH. DavisJ. Dorrington W. EasterbrookJ. EllisW.
FosterJ. GeorgeJ. Gouge\V. HackettW. HagueJ. Hargreaves
W. HarrisonJ. HooperF. Hurst J. LewisE. LeightonA. E. Lord
J. Jameson W. NeillA. OramW. PalmerW. R. ParkynD. Prain
J. PriorRamsayJ. Reeve T. Roberts F. F. Roberts Salmon
Selbie SharpG. SmithStirmeyStrongmanA. StoneSunderland
J. SummersJ. TaylorVernon H. WhiteWood.

Journals have been received from the following Grantees during the last
quarter.
Rev. Messrs. C.R. BlackettW. BrewisR. CaldwellJ. Chapman
J. DearW. EllsonA. ErlebachD. Griffiths G. HallN. HarriesA.
HealW. HinmersT. Hitchin W. HoodJackmanJ. Munro J. E.
OwenG. PinkstoneJ. PooleG. ReadSharmanSimmons J. Spen
cerJ. Smith, (Somerset)Walford

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The Rev. J. Prior, Milton, Dorset, acknowledges, with gratitude, the
receipt of a parcel, containing Clothing for the Poor on the " Weytown
Station."
The Rev. Thos. Sharp, Chumleigh, Devon, most gratefully acknowledges
the receipt of a parcel, containing Clothing, Magazines, &c.
The thanks of the Directors are respectfully presented to " A Sincere
friend to Virtue and Religion," for a number of Magazines.
Rev. J. George, Dittisham, begs to acknowledge, with gratitude, the
receipt of a grant of Tracts and small reward Books, from the Religions
Tract Society.
Rev. D. R. Campbell, Lincoln, gratefully acknowledges a grant of Tracts,
from the Tract Society.
Rev. W. Neill, Witheridgc, Devon, desires to return his best thanks to the
following, Viz. the Ladies of the Home Missionary Dorcas Society, for a
valuable bundle of Clothing for the Children on his StationTo the Tempe
rance friends at South Moulton, for a parcel of Temperance tractsand to
Miss Dymond, of Taunton, Somerset for a large bundle of Temperance
Publications.
The thanks of the Directors are respectfully presented to Mrs. Darby,
Pimlico, per Rev. E. A. Dunn, for 22 vols, of Evangelical Magazines unbound.
The Committee of the Home Missionary Dorcas Society, beg to acknow
ledge a Donation from Mrs. Henderson, of 6 Copies of her valuable Work
entitled " Scripture Lessons."
Also a quantity of Flannel from Mrs. Matheson.
Rev. David Prain, Henley in Arden, presents his grateful thanks to Mrs.
Legh, and Mrs. Watson, for a bundle of valuable Clothing for the Poor
also, to the Religious Tract Society, for a large quantity of Tracts and
Children's Books.

Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's

Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars ; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.,
JOSHUA WILSON, Esq., and BENJAMIN HANBURY, Esq., Treasurers ; the
Rev. E. A. DUNN, Rev. A. WELLS, and Rev. Dr. MATHESON, Secretaries;
by Messrs. LADBROKES and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings; bj
Messrs. HANKEY, Fenchnrch-street, and by any of the Directors.

J. COWELL, PRINTER, 22, OUEEN'S ROW, PIMLICO.

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HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.

MAY, 1841.

THE RULE OF CHRISTIAN PROPORTION,

As applied to the pecuniary support of Religious Institutions.

There are few subjects more difficult, or more delicate, than the
one now to be considered ; and yet, considering the varied, though
not conflicting claims of religious Institutions, few subjects are of
more importance. Forty years ago, t le rule of proportion was sim
ple, Land of easy application ; for only one or two religious Institu
tions claimed the regard of the christian church. But now, the num
ber of Societies has so much increased, that however willing a chris
tian may be, to assist them all, it seems next to impossible to do so,
unless he be possessed of resources more than ordinarily extensive.
Even those to which he contributes, can only receive their quota;
and it forms one of the difficulties of a thoughtful man, to apportion
what his circumstances enable him to give, in such a manner as to
satisfy his own mind, that he is doing right, and turning his means to
the best account, for the promotion of the one great cause.
We wish it to be distinctly understood, that in the remarks to be
made on this subject, no invidious comparison will be drawn, between
Home and Foreign objects of christian benevolence. Both must be
sustained, if the christian church is to do its duty. Neither have
yet reached the maximum of the aid required and deserved ; nor
can they be said to have done so, till Home is evangelized, and
the whole world embraced within the kingdom of the Saviour. We
wish rather to stimulate to increased liberality, in all the departments
of Holy enterprize ; and if in any case, undue proportion has been
assigned to a particular object, beyond the means of the giver, or to
the entire neglect of other claimsto hint that christian discrimina
tion is required, even for the sake of that cause, to which he is dis
posed to assign the pre-eminence.
The duty now attempted would be much more difficult and deli
cate than it is, if all that could be allotted by christians to Religious
Institutions, were already given; but such is not the case. With
very few exceptions, we fear that the great body of christian pro
fessors could do more, and ought to do more for the interests of reli-
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gion, than they as yet have done. We do not therefore wish to rob
one Institution, in order to enrich another; but by presenting the
proportionate claims ot` Home, to secure attention to these; while the
utmost that can be accomplished abroad, should still be done.
It is obvious at once, that christian liberality would be checked, by
a disproportionate attention to one or two objects, even though much
were given exclusively to them. Five pounds a year, devoted to two
Societies, is less of course than an annual contribution ot` l. each,
to six or eight Societies. To divide among a greater number of In
stitutions, that which was formerly given to two, might seem to lessen
their income. But if there were a reciprocity of action-if the friends
of all our Institutions, in reconsidering their plan of appropriation,
would lessen the exclusiveness of their attachment to particular
Societies, and enlarge their gifts beyond the old and imperfect sum
of l. ls. for an Annual Subscription, the actual amount received
by each, would be increased. And not only so, but the number of
friends, interested in the success of the Institutions in question,
would be multiplied--there would be fewer fluctuations ln their in
come-and when as the work went on and prospered, it became
necessary to call for still greater support, there would be a larger
number of constituents, to whom the appeal might be made with
the hope of success. These remarks apply generally to all Reli
gious Institutions, and should be fully considered by those, who
are anxious in a matter like this to act wisely. For it is not too
much to say, that the christian is not only responsible for the amount
he devotes to Christs cause, but also for the specific appropriation of
that sum. To give his property to any or to every claim that may be
presented to him without discrimination, or without looking at the
nature and extent of such claims, is not executing his solemn trust
aright. His judgment and conscience are as much to be exercised
in apportioning his property to each claim individually, as they are
in deciding on the .sum he ought to devote to Gods service as a whole.
In this arrangement the christian must decide for himself-for no
other person has a right to dictate to him in a matter which must after
all be settled between God and himself. All we desire is-the en
lightened, and, it' possible, impartial consideration of an important
point in christian morals.
Without referring to particular Institutions, we may speak of all
those which are formed among us, as included in three divisions
first, our Countrymen at Home in the three kingdoms-secondly, our
Countrymen in the British Colonies-and thirdly, the world lying in
wickedness, in Foreign lands. The latter important branch of the
subject, has of late been ably advocated with great success. And no
demand ofits warmest friends can go beyond its legitimate and urgent
claims on the christian church. The peculiar claims of our Country
men abroad, are now also distinctly before the churches; and may
safely be left to the increasing interest already awakened on tiil'
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behalf, by the fervent and able advocacy to which they are intrusted.
Our present duty is to speak of our Countrymen at Home, and to
press attention to the law of proportion, as it regards our native land.
We cannot conceal from ourselves, that there has been a grievous
neglect of duty, in this matter of Home. We speak not denomina
tionally, but in the light of that duty which we owe to God, and to
man. We blame not any in particular, but we grieve on account of
allfor which one among us can say that he has exerted himself in
giving the knowledge of salvation to his Countrymen, to the utmost
extent of his power and his opportunities ? We see the fatal conse
quences of neglect, in those habits of ignorance and sin, by which
the majority of our adult population are rendered altogether insensi
ble to appeals, which, twenty years ago, might have arrested and
impressed them thus placing a whole generation of immortal
beings, almost beyond the reach of christian benevolence. We
see multitudes of the young, rising up into life, without instruction,
and hasting on to the same sad condition as that of their fathers.
We have these necessitous cases at our very doorin the streets
where we residein every county, and almost every district of
England. And why is this? Can we suppose, if our Denomination
our numerous church members, intelligent and wealthy as many of
them arehad devoted their property and influence, in a due pro
portion, either to their own localities, or to the powerful and impera
tive demands of their country, that it would have continued till now,
in its present deplorable condition ? We might advert to other evi
dences of neglected dutyto Sabbath profanation, so openly and
familiarly practised ; to the alarming progress of errors the most
absurd, and vices the most degrading ; to crimes which call for the
vengeance of the law ; to the sensuality and selfishness, which, in
varied forms, pervade every class, from the highest to the lowest
of these things, and many others we might speak, but we forbear.
It is not information on such subject that is needed, but conviction ;
not only conviction, but its practical result, in active and vigorous
effort. The indications of a change in public opinion on this subject,
are indeed so palpable, that they cannot be mistaken. To mention
only those which present themselves in our own immediate connec
tions. We perceive, for instance, that consistent views of the duty of
evangelizing Home, are producing a more energetic movement, on
the part of our County Associations. The churches at large are giv
ing evidence of a fresh impulse in the good work, by the more
general support they render to the Home Missionary Society, as
well as other Institutions, all bearing on the advancement of British
Missions. The best friends of Foreign Missions, are more than ever
convinced, that the conversion of the heathen world, will be hastened,
by the conversion of sinners at home ; so that while they continue
undiminished, their immediate aid to the former, they consider that
they are aiding them prospectively, by doing more for the latter
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There is such a movement going on, with reference to Home, among

all other classes of professing christians, that our own Denomination
are obviously called on to advance, if they would not be overwhelmed
with ruin and disgrace. The advances of error, have given a new
aspect to the cause of Home Missions ; our churches are convinced,
that attention to the latter is absolutely necessary, for the mainte
nance of essential trnth ; and that the necessity for sustaining them,
rests not on mere sectarian views or feelings, but on deep, and
scriptural, and abiding principles.
Such then being the convictions diffusing themselves among our
ministers and members, it may seem almost unnecessary to argue on
the necessity of wisely and maturely looking at Home. The extent
and proportion to which this cause should be assisted, must be left
to each individual christian; but certainly not one can plead ex
emption from it, on the ground of his patronizing more distant objects ;
and no church of Christ, can be fully carrying out the designs, which
He had in view in the separation of his people from the world, unless,
to the extent of its moral and financial ability, it directly and distinct
ly seeks the salvation, of those by whom it is surrounded. To over
look, or to underrate this first and most obvious duty, is not the way
marked out either by the Saviour's command, or by apostolic example;
and the most zealous efforts for foreign nations, can be no compensa
tion, for such a manifest neglect. Nor is it wisely done, even for
the interests which are apparently preferred. The permanency and
success of every class of religious Institutions will be best secured,
by the deliberate exercise of an enlightened judgment, under the
direction of that wisdom which is " without partiality," as well as
" full of mercy and of good fruits."
The hope of our beloved and valued Societies, must rest, not on the
fitful liberality of a temporary excitementnot on the success which
may attend the pressing claims of an embarrassed treasurybut on
the steady, healthful exercise of christian principle ; the understand
ing must be influenced, as well as the conscience ; and both must be
enlightened by wide and comprehensive views, of the claims of
perishing men, on the sympathies of those, who themselves are
debtors to divine mercy and grace. The principle we refer to, is love
to Christ ; desiring to manifest its sincerity, and to exhibit its power,
by seeking to promote his glory, in the salvation of men. This will
not be found of a fluctuating characterthe mere creature of feeling,
or caprice. It will constrain the christian to make an honest calcula
tion, as to what he really has at his own disposal, for the service of
Godas well as to enquire what he may add to the consecrated sum,
by the giving up of something, which may have been unthinkingly or
needlessly expended. He cannot say of any thing belonging to him,
that it is his own. And if claims are pressing on him, which cannot
be met without a change in his domestic or his personal expenditure,
let him not hastily dismiss such claims. Let him calmly and deliberate-
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ly make the estimate; and see bow easily all oar Institutions might
double their income and their efficiency, if christians generally would
but practice, in a trifling degree, the great duty of self-denial. Let
him count what would be his own savings, by the relinquishment of
some little comfort, which he could very well dispense with, and he
will be surprized at the result.
Perhaps it may even become apparent, that he could raise a sub
scription, from one guinea to five, without any diminution of real
comfort, either to himself or his family. The principle we speak of,
will induce a christian to ascertain, not only what he gives, but how
much he keeps back. And under its influence too, he may decide,
that it is better to be the executor of his own will, than to leave a
large sum to the disposal at his death, when he can no longer witness
the good which it may accomplish. There is, indeed, joy in heaven,
as well as on earth, over the conversion of sinners; and possibly even
in that bright world, it may -be recollected, that " the corruptible
things, such as silver and gold," become instrumental in promoting
such joy. But this is a pleasure, which need not be postponed to so
distant a period. There are many cases, in which the present exercise
of an increased liberality, might easily be employed, at once to in
crease the enjoyment of wealth, and to show forth the glory of the
Saviour's work.
But again we say, let every department of christian calculation, be
regulated by this primary and essential principle. It is thus that wise
discrimination will be associated, with purity of motive, and simplicity
of aim. And thus also will the desire of ostentatious display, give
way to the one simple enquiry, How can the great object desired, be
most effectually accomplished? Such a state of mind it is desirable
that all should possess. If it truly existed, and were vigorously ex
ercised, in all who profess to be the followers of Christ, it would
become a crime to doubt the prosperity aud success of any religious
Institution.which deserved or sought their aid. Fluctuations must ever
be expected, in an uncertain world, and an imperfect state ; but notwith
standing local or temporary depressions, the great and glorious cause
of Christthe deep and wide-spreading schemes of christian benevo
lence, must go on and prosper. As soon may you drive Christianity
from the world, as stop the progress of christian zeal. The streams
of christian charity may be checked, and some of them perhaps be
misdirected. But dried up they cannot be, while their source is in
heaven, and their enlivening principle, love to Christ. The world
may look on, expecting that the fit of enthusiasm will soon have
rolled away ; but they must wait, till the river of the water of life has
flowed through every land, and revived in its progress all nation*.
Such a power is there in genuine christian principle, that the achieve
ments of ancient timesthe devotedness of apostles, and the heroism
-of martyrsare but the emblems of its mighty energythe harbingers
of what our own or future times may witness of its perseverance and
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success. What we are anxious to promote, is its more full and free
developementits more consistent exercise, in responding to the
respective claims of Home and of the World. While no blame may
be justly imputed, to a predilection for one Institution over another,
it is wisest and safest to look at each, in its bearing on the cause of
Christ as a whole; and as far as conscience dictates the rule of fait
proportion, let it be obeyed.
It is we think self-evident, that the duty to which we have adverted,
is of a grave and solemn character; and that every christian, who
enjoys the privilege of having any thing to give, should feel the neces
sity of seeking heavenly wisdom, and singleness of heart. The month
of May will bring many objects before usall more or less deserving
of serious consideration and liberal support. Let us hope, that the
excitement produced by the approaching festivals, may be of such a
hallowed character, as to promote the personal piety of all who attend
them; so that real improvement, and more systematic exertion may
be the result, when the season of excitement shall have passed away.
Let us ever remember the responsibility involved in our national pre
eminence. And while we delight to dwell upon the glorious descrip
tions, which prophecy affords, of the universal diffusion of the gospel
through the worldlet us seek to realize how greatly the increase of
true believers, and christian churches in Britain, would promote and
hasten that glorious result.

THE PASTOR'S NOTE BOOK.No. 5.

The Sorrows of Old Age, in preparing for Death.

" Mr. H." said an aged man, as he came trembling into his
minister's house one day, " I wish very much that you would come
and see me. My doctor tells me, that the disease which has distressed
me lately, will probably, ere long, close my life. I have no hope !
I am unfit to die ! I wish to know what I shall do. My time is short.
What I do, I must do quickly !" Circumstances prevented his
remaining for conversation at the time, and he retired, saying
nothing more.
Several things rendered the coming in of this man, on such an
errand, peculiarly interesting, and affecting, to the minister. He
had been all his life one of the " stout-hearted, and far from
righteousness." True, he was often in his pew on the Sabbath, and
listened to the preaching ; and he was possessed of a miud of some
strength, and ability, to discriminate between truth and error, if he
would. But he had a constitutional levity of feeling, under the
influence of which, united with aversion to serious truth, he often
endeavoured to turn aside the edge of" the Sword of the Spirit" by
ridicule. Along with this, he had been long endeavouring to bear
up his courage respecting his future well-being, by a scheme of self-
righteousness peculiar to himself.
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The intimations of the physician to this aged man, respecting his

disease, had put an end to his levity. His heart seemed to die
within him, as he saw his grave but a short distance before him, and
beyond it the judgment-seat. During the few weeks he subsequently
lived, his mind was most intensely fixed upon the great subject of
religion. He began a short time before his death to indulge a
trembling hope ; and christians around him ventured also, to hope
that he was " born again."
It was perhaps some evidence of this, that he then looked round
upon his sons and daughters, with deep anxiety for them. He had
brought up, and settled around him, a large family ; but, with the
exception of one or two, they had followed his steps so closely, that,
as a family of immortals, on their way to the judgment together, they
presented to the eye of the Christian a melancholy groupe ; respecta
ble, in a worldly point of view, but " without God in the world."
With an aching heart, and a feeble voice, he now began to warn them
to seek their own salvation ; and though late, gave his testimony to
their consciences for the truth of God ; and to the fearful solemnity
and trembling hesitation, of approaching the grave, without a hope
which had been tested and confirmed, in a life of holiness.
The case suggests several interesting points for reflections. But
we can present only onethe difficulty, the impossibility, of making
effectual amends for parental neglect, on the bed of death. A father
brings up his children, to esteem the world as highly as he does ;
and, with him, to follow hard after its good things. His habits of
thinking, respecting God and eternal things, become those of his
children. They grow up in an unconverted state around him ;
perhaps exceed him in the manifestation of their aversion to religion.
If, at last, he awakes, on the borders of the grave, to his own and
their conditionyet, can he transfer his own solemn feelings to their
breasts, make them to see things, as he now sees them, and persuade
them effectually, to turn with him to God, from whom he and they
have revolted? " Alas! Leviathan is not so tamed." They will,
probably, listen respectfully to the last words of the Father, but to
the Christian they will give little heed. The impressions which should
have been fastened on their hearts in early life, and maintained, by
pious paternal example, cannot be made in the brief hours which
they spend around his dying bed. They will more likely attribute
his solicitude to the influence of weakness and of pain ; and silence
conscience, by saying to themselves, " Ah, our father did not feel in
this way, when his mind was vigorous, and his health unbroken, like
ours." Parent, " Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy
might"" the time is short."

[The above contribution to the Pastor's Note Book, has a special

reference to Fathers. It reminds us of a brief hint conveyed tc
Mothers, in the following extract from an American publication. A,
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minister, in describing a visit he bad made to a distant station, says,

" The Lord was pleased to furnish me with as much work as 1 could
do. In connection with other labours, I commenced visiting every
member of the church, in conjunction with the pastor, to inquire
particularly into their system of parental instruction, and suggest any
improvements which occurred to us. We recommended to Mothers,
the practice of praying with their children, one at a time, daily, or as
often as they could find opportunity. We found but one Mother
who had been in this practice ; and when asked if she found it bene
ficial to her own soul, she replied, " Indeed, I do : I don't know how
I could live a day without it." It is almost superfluous to add, her
little ones show the influence of this course. The eldest, a little girl,
is particularly promising."
Let Mothers remember, that the earlier they begin such a practice,
the easier they will find it.]

WHO HATH DESPISED THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS?

The occasion on which this question was originally asked, was

truly a day of small things, as it regarded the visible kingdom of
God upon earth. His chosen people under the dominion of a heathen
powera minority of them only, and that by the special permission
of their Gentile sovereign, permitted to return to the land which they
had called their own. Amidst heaps of ruins, and scenes of desola
tion, they foundation laid of a temple for Jehovahbut remembering
as many did, the "house in her first glory"considering the time
that had been spent, and the treasures that had been expendedthe
resources of two mighty kings employed, in making that temple what
it was their present attempt derided too, by surrounding enemies
who can wonder that despondency crept over their mind, and en
feebled and cramped their labours? Yet the question of the prophet
implies reproof, and not without reason, for both himself and his
coadjutor Haggai had, by divine authority assured the people, that
the work should prosper. " The glory of this latter house shall be
greater than of the former, saith the Lord of Hosts :" and we who have
the New Testament in our hands can tell, how abundantly this pro
mise was fulfilled. "The desire of all nations" did come, and that
house was " filled with glory," as the Lord had spoken.0
" The things that were written afore-time, were written for our
learning, that we through patience, and comfort of the scripture,
might have hope." And in nothing does our hope more frequently
need to be thus revived, than as it respects the advancement of
Christ's kingdom in the world. There are, indeed, seasons, when
* Hag. ii. 30.
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sanguine feelings preponderate. In the crowded assembly, com

bining wealth and piety, and influence and zealon the exciting
platform, graced by eloquence, and fervour, and talentor even in
the more private councils of metropolitan committees, where brethren
meet, with one heart and one soul, to strengthen each others' hands,
and aid each other's purposes : there are times, when the spirits
are so exhilirated, that even to the eye of sense it appears, as if suc
cess must crown the efforts made, to extend the power and glory of
the Saviour. But the solitary labourer in the secluded village, shut
out for weeks together, from converse with brethren in the ministry
the breaker up of fallow ground, having but recently begun perhaps
to preach Christ " where he had not before been named ;" uncheered
by sympathy, and unsustained by prayer, because all around him are
incapable of eitherthe weary Missionary pursuing alone the dark,
and miry, and stormy pathah, he feels, that were he to look only at
" the things which are seen," his heart would speedily sink within
him. The command of his Master is at once his encouragement and
his guide ; but while " the spirit is willing, the flesh is weak." And
when he thinks of the splendid imagery of prophecyof a Conqueror
riding forth to victory, of nations subdued, and crowns and sceptres
prostrate to Immanuel, he can hardly believe that his humble labours,
bear any part in promoting such glorious results. At what an expen
diture of fatigue and effort, does he sometimes collect a handful of
cottagers to hear a sermon, and disperse again, without perhaps a
look of intelligence, or an expression of gratitude, which might lead
him to hope that one heart was touched. How many miles may he
travel, to visit a dying bed ; where, with feelings the most distressing,
he may strive in vain to elicit the least evidence which might satisfy
him, that the message of life has been received; how often on exchang
ing the well-worn tract, or even obtaining the assurance that it has
been read, does he inwardly sigh, " Surely I have laboured in vain,
and spent my strength for nought." If his persevering exertions at
tract attention, from the more cultivated portion of society, it is often
nothing more than " the scorning of those that are at ease, and the
contempt of the proud." And so we may suppose it was, with the
citizens of Jericho, when the sound of the ram's horns reached their
ears, and they watched from the top of their walls, the peaceful proces
sion of the Israelites around them. But that conviction which sustained
them in a course so extraordinary, is the same which must be fixed
in the mind of every modern soldier of the crossnamely, that the
means he is employing, are those of divine appointment. " It pleased
God, by the foolishness of preaching, to save them that believe."
And here a field of boundless interest opens to his view. From
the very commencement of the gospel dispensation, it is apparent,
that the means of its establishment were to be gradual and unob
trusive, rather than splendid and magnificent. While John was
preaching of the Messiah's appearance, he spoke of him as " one
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standing in the midst of the people, whom they knew not." After
He had been " made manifest to Israel," He himself declared, " The
kingdom of God cometh not with observation ; neither shall they say,
Lo here, or Lo there, for heboid the kingdom of God is within you."
Had he given no other illustration of this truth, than that of the
leaven hid in the meal, it might encourage the most obscure and hid
den efforts. But all those other representations embracing the idea
of seed east into the ground, are added to confirm the great prin
ciple of his administrationthat means in themselves inadequate and
feeble, become, by the blessing of the Holy Spirit, instrumental of
great results. The marvels of Pentecost might seem, indeed, like a
departure from these general views. It was a remarkable era pre
dicted by ancient prophets, and a triumphant attestation to the power
of Him, who had been " crucified through weakness," amid derision
and scorn. Yet it is worthy of remark, that this mighty workthis
public and splendid manifestation, had its rise in an exercise of ordi
nary devotion, attended in an upper room, unnoticed, and most
probably unknown to the great majority of " the dwellers in Jerusa
lem." And though the Apostles were thus miraculously endowed,
their recorded " Acts" may show us, that their greatest successes
sprang from means of common and ordinary character. Wherever
there was a synagogue, Paul's " manner was" to enter it along with
his countrymena proceeding which presented nothing of novelty to
the surrounding heathen. At Philippi in particular, how little was
there to excite the observation of the multitude. Three strangers
quietly stealing away, to meet a company of females by the river
sideand Lydia coming, as she had so often done before, to " wor
ship God" in that secluded spotwho could have expected that this
would lay the foundation of a christian church, and give occasion to
the Apostle from that very day to abound in thanksgivings to God
on their behalf. Well might he declare, " the weapons of eur war
fare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of
strong holds ; casting down imaginations, and every high thing that
exalteth itself against the knowledge of Christ." It is the communi
cation of his own truth which God is thus pleased to bless ; and to be
employed in this work, is to do that which angels themselves would
count it an honour to perform. But " we have this treasure in earthen
vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of
us." And if He do not immediately put forth this power, He knows
the amount of faith and patience which He thus calls into exercise.
He " is not unrighteous, to forget the work of faith, and the labour
of love," expended in his service.
While we say this, we think that there may be good reason for
attempting special efforts, in order to arouse the apathetic and irre
ligious from their dangerous condition. There are multitudes on
whom the ordinary means of grace make no impression. A sermon
is heard scripturalfaithful and earnestbut the hearer goes,
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especially if it be a week day serviceinto the worldits cares and

duties, soon take possession of his mind : the impression made,
probably very slight, is soon effaced, and the preacher's labor is in
vain. If, however, the same individual could continue under the
sound of the gospel, with shorter intervals between the services, so
that impressions might be deepened, and the supreme importance of
religion, and the necessity of decision be realized ; might we not expect
that greater success would attend the ministry of reconciliation. It is
not by repeating to a child a verse of a hymn once a week that the
iufant mind can retain it. No! it is by line upon line continuously,
that the work is to be done. Many grown up people are like
children, and need the frequentcontinued repetition of essential
truths. It is therefore worthy of consideration, by those engaged in
preaching the gospel, how far in certain circumstances a scries of
religious services may not be desirable. Some wise and practical
hints from those who understand this subject might do great good.
All who are acquainted with the state of religion in our country
lament the small number of conversions to Godcompared with the
ordinary means employed. A question is proposed here, will any of
the Correspondents of the Home Missionary Magazine answer it,
" How can revivals of religion be best promoted on Home Missionary
Stations?"
But while the work of God on earth in its minute details, and its
external aspect, may vary with the various character of different
times and circumstances ; the work itself is the same. His saving
truth is the sameand the more discouraging the nature of the efforts
required, the more honourable to Himself is that obedience to His
command, which perseveringly " endures, as seeing Him who is in
visible." " Wherefore, lift up the hands which hang down, and the
feeble knees." Let laborious brethren cultivate the spirit of Him,
who could say, " when I am weak; then am I strong." And let all
remember, whether ministers or peoplewhether encouraged by
zealous co-operation, or struggling unnoticed and alonethat if they
desire apostolic success, they must seek to exhibit apostolic sim
plicity, apostolic spirituality, and apostolic devotedness.

THOUGHTS OF AN OLD FRIEND OF THE HOME

MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

It is pleasing to observe, in the the selfish design of party enlarge-

history of the church of Christ, how
useful and permanent those plans of
Christian benevolence have been,
which were based on the simplicity of
scripture principles and precepts,
unincumbered by the appendages of
anti-scriptural forms, or impeded by
ment, and worldly ambition.
Among the noble Institutions which
have been consecrated to the cause
of God, and the present and eternal
happiness of mensince the com-
mencement of the present century ;
The Home Missionary Society is to be
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prominently regarded. Though once
considered as unnecessary for England
it is now admitted, on all hands,
that the existence and efforts of such
an Institution are of the greatest im
portance to the well being of our
country. For more than twenty-one
years it has pursued its unostentatious
courseof christian exertion diffusing
in many a dark region of England
the light of the glorious gospel of the
blessed God. The labors of many of
its zealous Agents have been crown
ed with success; so that christian
churches have been formed, and the
simple ordinances of religion are
gcripturally administered, in remote
and retired villages, alike unknown to
fame and to christian effort. The
occasional papers of the Societyits
yearly pleaders and preachers, and
its Magazines and Annual Reports,
have furnished to the friends of their
country most important information
respecting the spiritual necessities of
England ; and thus have excited a sym
pathy and a zeal among many chris
tians which have, hitherto, sustained
the Institution, and enabled it to
pursue its benevolent career. Is it
too much to say, that the Home
Missionary Society has helped onward
the mighty movement which in mul
titudes of minds is now in full activi
ty, many of them demanding truth,
Bible truth, which this Society is still
prepared to make known !
Now, if the Home Missionary
Society has been the means, through
divine favour, of so much good for 21
years, what great and splendid re
sults, may we not anticipate, now
that it is happily in connection with
the Congregational Union. The plan
" has worked well," as a noble states
man nsed to say ; and harmony has,
I understand, pervaded its councils,
and its official agencies. It is now
calculated, under God, to accomplish
in England, its great design, with a
consecration of purpose, of power,
and of prayer, which will exhibit the
strength of union, and the mighty
power of truth. It is to be desired
and hoped, that every Congrega
tional Church in our land will promptly
and practically attend to the calls and
claims of the Home Missionary Soci
ety ;however small the amount col
lected, and remitted, to Chatham
Place, let something be done. And
let wealthy Congregations do much.
Every Church, as well as " every
man, according to his several ability."
1 think, Exodus xvi. 18. implies,
and requires, this course of action.
Henry's Commentary, generally good,
fails on this verse, and Scott and Clark
are preferable, and more in accord
ance with the Apostle's application of
the history in 2 Cor. viii. 1215.
Will one of the Editors prepare and
insert a short paper, on the " rule of
proportion" in reference to Subscrip
tions to public Institutions, &c.
Yours in truth,
EuSEBIt*.
April 14, 1841-
GEMS
From the Cabinet of aprivate-Christian,
No. 2.
" The Lord Christ is head of the
churchof the whole church, and of
each member of it. If yon and I are
members of it, He is our Lord, and
will be jealous of every look, which
the heart directs towards other ob
jects, and ofevery straying affection."
" It is so far from being unlawful,
that it is commendable, to be urgent
for answers to prayer. But 'tis also
possible to be criminally impatient.
Patience is a grace, equally neces
sary to be cultivated as faith ; there
fore has the Lord wisely introduced
a ' Thy will be done !' "
" If two are united in holy love,
forming an attachment purely for the
gospel'ssakeandsome breach should
take place, it will be no difficult thiug
to bring them together again. But
when the original compact has arisen
from some principle, extrinsic of that
pure bond of christian affection, the
re-union will not be so easily effected.
An attachment for the Lord's sake,
has the peculiar feature of harmoni
zing those who knew not each other
before, as well as that of reuniting,
even after the seed of dissension has
been unhappily sown."
" We have to contend, not only for
the scriptural doctrine of " the faith
that was once delivered to the saints"
but likewise for its practical influ
ence on the heart, the passions, and
affections. And this we must do, by
its exhibition in our every-day's walk
and conversation. The mere stickler
for a doctrinal sentiment may pursue
tha former ; but 'tis the man who oft
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retires to converse with the inward " In visiting a tract of country, its
movements of his mind, that can ac entire beauties can only be beheld,
complish the latter." " Certain it is, by viewing them from a variety of
that faith which does not sanctify, stations. Some of these may be of
cannot justify." difficult access ; but nevertheless they
are eagerly sought out, and attained
" We must take up our daily cross ; with hazard, by those who love ex
and that not only the weighty and ploits, or who admire scenery. But
self-denying, but the crosses also of where a more lovely sighta more
smallest moment ; for these are of glorious spectacleis offered to our
most frequent occurrence, and the viewhow do we shrink from the
most annoying. Our own strength toil ! The vale of humiliation is too
being so often exerted against these, lowly the mount of communion too
renders them the more dangerous." difficult of ascentthe hill of Calvary
too bare and ruggedthe fountains
" And is the period come, when I of living water, too far removed from
am to have a house? The responsibi the scenes and objects in which we
lity that attaches to the head of a seek enjoyment. And even when
family, almost weighs down my spirit. these excellencies are appreciated,
To possess a habitation, simply for what flimsy excuses do we make, lest
one's own convenience, is one thing, their allowed importance and glory
but to have a proper care for the should press too hard upon our carnal
souls which Providence intrusts to us, liberty, or engross too great a share
is widely different. Well, give me of our mind, as if they were unwor
neither house, nor servant, nor friend, thy of our entire regard. It was not
O Lord, without affording me all in vain the Saviour said, " one went
needful grace, to discharge each rela to his farm," &c. since the truth is of
tive engagement, as one who has daily application. For the professing
named the name of Christand with baker stays at home on the Lord's
that consistency too, which marks the day, that others may go to church
character of the devoted servant of the professing tailor, or other makers
Mammon ! And if Lord, the habita of apparel on a lecture night, lest
tion in question, or the select few some profitable order should happen
with whom thou knowest I should to require attention. And it would
delight to associate, are not so far of be well for us all to enquire, what are
thy choice, as that my soul would out motives for neglecting at any
prosper in every christian grace, then season, but especially during the
let this door be shut upon me, and hours of the Sabbath, not only the
teach me to say, " Thy will be done." house of God, but our closets also."

INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME

MISSIONARY STATIONS.

DORSET. I have had the pleasure of admit

My sphere of labour, while it pre
sents much that is hopeful, and pleas
ing, and encouraging, has also its
dark side. It is not always sunshine
with us ; and the present is a time
that calls for the exercise of faith,
and humble dependence on a cove
nant God.
There is much sickness around us,
which, in many cases has proved
fatal ; and, in most cases, there was
not any scriptural ground for hope.
However, we trust that these solemn
events will have left a salutary im
pression on the minds of the living.
ing another member to christian com
munion, who gave a delightful testi
mony of the way in which he had
been brought from darkness to light,
and from the power of sin and satan,
to the living God.
If it be deemed desirable that the
commander of an army should be
acquainted with the position of the.
enemy against which he meditates
an attack, whereby he may discomfit
and overcome him ; it may not be less
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important, that such as are to lead distant, is the residence of a

forward the forces which are employ Roman Catholic by profession. The
ed by the captain of the Lord's host family holds a distinguished rank
against the powers of darkness in among the Romanists. He is lord of
this world, with intent to demolish the manor, possesses great wealth,
the strong holds of satan and of sin, and is of great authority in this dis
by the simple preaching of the gos trict. All the land, nearly, and the
pel of Christ, which is " the power houses, are his property ; the farmers
of God unto salvation to every one rent their farms under him, and the
that believeth ;" should be in pos people in the village, who are chiefly
session of such information on the Roman Catholics, are employed on
subject, as may be considered neces his estate ; so that, in a great mea
sary for laying and maturing plans, sure, they are literally dependent.
for the more effectual attainment Both the farmers and the people seek
of the great object which they con to please, and avoid giving offence.
template. There is a Protestant church in the
It will, therefore, I trust, not be village, which is in the gift of the
deemed improper to furnish some squire, but there are but few that
additional statements relative to our frequent it. There is a Chapel, where
position in these parts ; as, likewise, a priest officiates, and which is open
to point out some of the obstacles in for any who wish to attend. The
the way, by which the cause of truth priest is very vigilant, not only in
is hindered, and our efforts, to a cer that village, but in the other villages,
tain extent paralized, and rendered with a view to gain proselytes to his
useless. faith. The lady is also very active
Our position in this place, seems in visiting the poor, and the sick, for
in some respects, to resemble that of the same purpose ; and not unfre-
the disciples, who were sent by Christ quently succeeds in her object, in
to preach, and say, " Repent, for the persuading the ignorant, enticing
kingdom of heaven is at hand." " Be them, by the bait of a gift to the needy
hold, (he said) I send you forth as and wretched, or by assuring the
sheep among wolves, be ye therefore ' sick and dying of their salvation,
wise as serpents, and harmless as if they will but embrace the faith of
doves. But beware of men !" Such, their church. Nor is it to be won
then, is our present condition, as dered, if they succeed in gaining con
sheep among wolves. But we have verts among the people, who, because
to rejoice and bless God, that they of their ignorance, see very little dif
dare not devour us, because they are ference as to their own religion, or
chained, though they greatly annoy that of the church of Rome. They,
and hinder us in the way, and we moreover, conclude, that if it was
much need the Saviour's admonition, not a good religion, such a great and
so as te be wise and harmless, giving rich and learned man as the squire,
none offence, that the ministry be not and his family, would not profess it.
blamed. On the one hand, we are Besides, the people, who have only
assailed by the Protestant, and on the form of religion, while they are
the other, by the Papist. As I have destitute of its saving power, are
already supplied some information as ready to listen to any proposal which
to the former, I will add some state is likely to be of some temporal ad
ments in reference to the other. It vantage to them. While these bribes
is a well known fact, that while the are held out, the people are thereby
Episcopalian and the Papist are nomi induced to change their religion, and
nally opposed to each other, each to subscribe to the creed which is
claiming the pre-eminence, that in proposed, and which they are told is
this they are agreed; their efforts infallible; and by which they shall,
also, though distinct, are nevertheless without doubt, be admitted into hea
united, in stopping the propagation ven. In consequence of this high
of divine truth; which facts I am influence which is exerted in that vil
compelled constantly to witness. In lage, we are debarred from access to
confirmation of the above, it will be the peoplethey are strictly prohi
necessary to give you some detailed bited from receiving our tractsand
account on the subject, which I will are forbidden, by the priest, to read
endeavour to do, by your kind per them. It happened, not long since,
mission. that a person went through the vil
At , which is about three miles lage, and dropt some tracts in the
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road, the title of which was, " The
Bible and the Church of Rome," one
of which was brought to the priest,
who, on the next Sabbath, took it
into the pulpit and tore it in pieces,
exclaiming against the writer of it,
saying, that he would surely, go to
hell. Shortly after this, I visited the
village, but met with a poor recep
tion, as, indeed, might of course be
expected. Yet, I do think, that such
tracts as the one specified, may not be
the most suitable weapons of our war
fare ; for it has a tendency to awaken
jealousy, and excite feelings of ani
mosity,when levelled directly against
them, and, perhaps, couched in terms
not of the most conciliating charac
ter, by which the object sought is de
feated, and the way of access barred,
so that they refuse other information,
which might impart to them the true
knowledge of salvation.
The people, in the other villages,
are glad to receive, and read the
tracts whenever I bring them ; but in
this village it is impossible, in its pre
sent condition. The few Protestants
living in it are no better than their Ro
man Catholic neighbours. The cry is
all in favour of their great Diana, and
in this they are encouraged by such
as by this craft have their wealth :
thus Herod and Pilate become friends,
while Christ is condemned. Both the
Protestant Episcopalian, and the Ro
man Catholic, being enthroned, and
seated in the temple of God, look
down upon us with contempt; and
by way of derision, tauntingly express
their indignation, saying, " What will
this babbler say."
Such an aspect, so unfavourable to
the extention of the knowledge of
salvation, has a tendency to excite in
the mind feelings of regret and of
grief; and while we gaze at it, to
cause us to exclaim with the Prophet,
" 0 Lord, how long 1"
DEVONSHIRE.
Visiting the sick this month has
taken up a good deal of my time.
Some of my visits have been of a very
pleasing nature, but others have been
as painful, arising from unconcern to
divine things. I have been particu
larly gratified at the readiness of the
people to receive my tracts, and I
hope and pray that these little mes
sengers of mercy may be made a
blessing to some immortal soul. As
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nothing particular has occurred wor
thy of notice, it will not be out of
place to send a short account of my
stationmaking a few remarks re
specting each place.
1. D . My congregation here
is steady, but not so large as formerly.
This, I believe, arises from the influ
ence exerted upon the minds of the
people by the Rector, who, without a
blush states, that all Dissenters are
going to hell, and in this way he frigh
tens some ; and others, for the loaves
and fishes, are deterred from attend
ing our chapel. Yet, I rejoice to
state, our day school keeps up in at
tendance ; and, since last Christmas,
we have admitted seven additional
children into our Sabbath school.
May the Lord arise and maintain his
cause in this place, and cause his
word to run and be glorified.
2. G . Here, it is truly delight
ful to see so many attend ; our little
chapel every Sabbath is well filled,
and sometimes crowded to excess. I
cannot but hope, from what I see and
hear, that much good is doing. The
people seem fully aware of the inter
est felt for their spiritual welfare,
and they receive me not as a stranger,
but as a friend. Here, also, we are
opposed in every way possible. The
curate of the parish has become vio
lent. He told one of our members
the other day, that I was an unautho
rized teacher, and he would certainly
have me sent to prison. This is the
way he talks to poor people, in order
to frighten them away from the chapel.
I mentioned, in my last, his attempt
to break up my school :he has been
defeated in his object. Our school
is still prospering.
3. S . Our chapel is well at
tended, and the people are very at
tentive to the word. The clergyman
here is doing all he can to hinder us.
I am encouraged, by the consistent
conduct of some, and I trust they
will soon come forward, and declare
what the Lord hath done for their
souls.
4.T . Prospects are very cheer
ing. A few Sabbaths ago, I preached
in a paper mill, to a large and very
interesting congregation. 1 have not
been able to preach here on the Sab
bath before ; but, as the summer ad
vances, I shall be able to visit them
at least once a month on the Sabbath.
O may the Lord make this moral
desert to blossom and bring forth
fruit, to the glory of his free grace.
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. S. C . The room is generally an avenue in a Distillery, near the

crowded to excess, and the people
appear very thankful. The other
villages are equally encouraging.
The harvest is truly plentiful, but
labourers are few. It is pleasing to
find, that a feeling of pity is excited
in the hearts of many, on behalf of
our perishing villagers. Much has
already beeu done ; but much more
remains to be done. The fields are
white to the harvest. Oh, may the
church be awake to Home, Home.
The claims of the perishing villagers
demand it, God expects it; and if
something is not doue, and done
quickly, we shall be guilty of the
blood of souls.
SOMERSET.
During the year 1840, God has
been graciously pleased to add to the
church at 101 members. At our
last church-meeting, eight were ad
mitted ; one of whom has been a
scholar in the Sunday-school, (only
17 years of age) but now a monitor;
another was a dear little girl, only
15 years old. They both met for
several months, in the class of anxious
inquirers, and gave the most satisfac
tory evidence of their conversion to
God. Nine others were proposed,
as candidates for church fellowship.
Last Lord's day, I was called to im
prove the sudden death of one of my
dear young members, only 28 years
of age. He accidentally fell through
Chapel, and was immediately suffoca
ted. He has left a spotless character,
and I have every scriptural reason to
feel assured of his happiness. The
Chapel was crowded to excess ; and
from the attendance at our anxious
meeting last evening, and the state
ments made, it appears that some
good feelings were excited. One poor
man came forward last night, stating,
that he had not been in a place of
worship, during the last 12 months,
though he lives within a few yards of
the Chapel. He was prevailed upon
by one of our members, to come and
hear the funeral sermon, and the
word seems to have reached.his heart.
He felt in the Chapel, as though he
should sink into hellhe trembled like
the Philippian jailor. He went home,
and retired to bed, but sleep had
gone from his eyes. During the whole
of the night, he had not more than one
hour's rest. He rose before 5 o'clock,
and is still in a state of mental agony.
Several others appear to be wrought
upon, who have been attending with
us, but have never decided for God.
J feel reluctant to make these state
ments ; lest it should appear, as
though any skill or ability of mine had
produced any good effect. Perish,
for ever perish the thought ! " Not
unto us, not unto us, but unto thy
name, give glory." I wish to give the
glory to Him, to whom alone it is due.
I hope the small portion of my future
life,may be more eminently than ever
devoted to his service.

MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF J. A. Fullarton, Esq., in the chair-
SCOTLAND. when several eloquent speeches were
delivered, chiefly enforcing the pro
The Annual Meetings of the above priety and necessity of a well-educa
Society were held at Glasgow, on the ted ministry, particularly in the pre
6th, 7th, and 8th of April. A very sent day, when infidelity and every
considerable number of Ministers description of error are so openly
and members of churches were pre exhibited throughout the country
sent, some of them from the most Puseyism on the one hand, and the
distant part of Scotland. The follow horrid doctrines of Socialism on the
ing extracts from a Scotch paper give other. A vote of thanks was given
a tolerable correct account of the to Dr. Wardlaw and Mr. J. M.
business proceedings of the several Mackenzie, the theological tutors, for
services. their labours during the past year;
" On Tuesday evening, the meeting and these gentlemen, in acknowledg
of the friends of the Glasgow Theolo ing the honour, gave their united tes
gical Academy was held in the Rev. timony to the diligence, progress,
Mr. Pullar'a Chapel, Albion-street and correct conduct of the students,
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and furnished a brief statement of the
course of study which had been
pursued. The report of the commit
tee contained a most satisfactory ac
count of the annual examination of
the academy. The Iter. Dr. Matheson,
of London, who attended in Glasgow
as Delegate from the Congregational
Union of England & Wales, addressed
the meeting, and gave an interesting
acconntofthe state of religious feeling
in England, and the endeavours of
various bodies of the Congregational
Churches, and the Home Missionary
Society in particular, to meet the
demands for religious instruction.
This interesting meeting, like all the
others, was opened and closed with
praise and prayer.
On Wednesday afternoon, Dr.
Matheson preached in the Rev. Mr.
Pullar's chapel ; and in the evening,
a social meeting of the friends of the
Union was held in the Trades' Hall
W. P. Paton, Esq., in the chair.
The hall was on this occasion crowded
with a highly respectable assemblage ;
and the evening was spent in a man
ner calculated at once to delight and
instruct.
On Thursday forenoon, the Rev.
Mr. Alexander, of Edinburgh, preach
ed in Nile-street chapel, to an over
flowing audience.
At two o'clock the same afternoon,
a numerous and respectable company
dined together in the Argyle-hotel,
the Rev. Dr. Wardiaw, Chairman,
when, in that calm and noiseless man
ner which evinced a tender and
becoming regard to the feelings of
their fellow-Christians, by whom that
day was set apart for fasting and
humiliation, an hour or two of rational
and religious conversation turning on
the important objects of the Union
passed away.
At six the great annual meeting of
the Congregational Union was held
in George-street chapel. On this
occasion the church was crowded to
the doors, and till ten o'clock the vast
audience listened, without any symp
toms of weariness, to the important
and impressive proceedings of the
evening. The chair was occupied by
Bailie Hamilton ; and addresses were
delivered by Dr. Russell, of Dundee,
Mr. Campbell, of Montrose, Dr.
Wardiaw, Dr. Matheson, Mr. Wight,
of Edinburgh, Mr. Mackenzie, of
Bervie, Mr. J. M'Laren, of Edin
burgh, Mr. Massie of Perth, &c.
We were struck with the tone
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121
of deep piety which pervaded the
speeches, and with the earnestness
of every speaker while urging the
necessity of continued and increasing
exertion in spreading a knowledge of
the gospel throughout the dark spots
of our native land. There was no
sectarianism displayed ; and the
listener could not but feel impressed
with the fact, that the progress of
mere Congregationalism, was only a
secondary consideration, or one en
tirely swallowed up in the infinitely
more important object of preaching
Christ crucified.
Dr. Matheson gave some very im
portant information in reference to
the state ofmatters iu England, where
the national clergy, acting under the
influence of Puseyism, are giving
their most determined opposition to
the humble preachers sent forth by
the Home Missionary Society and
other bodies. In many dark and
benighted parts of the country, the
people are taught to avoid the preach
ers as dangerous men, and informed
that there can be no safety out of the
true Church, the Church of England.
Attempts are made to get the preach
ers expelled from their parishes by
the parochial clergy, and persecution,
in every shape which the condition of
the times will admit, is resorted to.
In one case mentioned by Dr. Mathe
son, a Dissenting tenant was ejected
from his farm by his landlord, who
was the clergyman of the parish, for
being aDissenter; and similar methods
were often resorted to for the pur-
pose of stemming the torrent of Dis
sent.
Following Dr. Matheson, several
speakers referred to the opposition
which the congregational preachers
received also in Scotland, though
perhaps not to the same extent as in
England ; the sneer, the look of con
tempt, and the arrogant demeanour
which sensitive minds feel strongly,
were pictured out, though hitherto
no complaint had been publicly made,
all being received in peace ; perhaps,
as one of the speakers observed, re
ceived too peacefully. The commit
tee's report also contained areference
to this subject, which is one of a very
painful kind, as showing pointedly
the spirit by which too many of the
Established clergy are actuated.
Towards the conclusion of the pro*
ceedings, sundry useful hints were
thrown out for raising money; and
Dr. Matheson, who gave an account
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of the modus operandi in England,
banded the Secretary, Mr. Watson, a
cheque for 50. from the Home Mis
sionary Society of England the
announcement of which was received
with great applause. The interesting
proceedings terminated at J past 10.
Besides the above, there were many
interesting meetings of a more private
character ; all of them more or less
connected with the objects of the
union and the cause of religion."
In addition to the above extracts,
it may be stated, that the Directors
of the Home Missionary Society had
in former years assisted the Funds
of the Congregational Union of Scot
land, on the ground of the Home
Missionary character of that Institu
tion ; it being, in fact, similar in de
sign and operation to their own So
ciety. The Donation was received
with gratitude, and will no doubt be
reciprocated when the enlarged
operations of the Home Missionary
Society, and their additional expendi
ture require the aid of their northern
friends.
The Sermons preached on the above
occasion were requested to be pub
lished, and are now in the press. They
bear on Home Missions, and will, it
is hoped, promote their extension.
SPECIAL RELIGIOUS SERVICES ON
THE HOME MISSIONARY STATION,
LOUGHBOROUGH.
A series of services of a special
character in reference to the Revival
of Religion was commenced at the
Independent Chapel, by the Rev.
J. Roberts, of Melton Mowbray,
preaching two most impressive ser
mons on " The Prisoners of Hope,"
and " The Axe laid to the root of
the tree ;" and at the Particular
Baptist Chapel, by the Rev. W. Haw
kins, M. A. of Derby, and the Rev.
J. P. Scott of Loughbro', address
ing deeply interested congregations.
At seven o'clock on Monday morning,
March 1st, a prayer-meeting was
held at the Independent Chapel,
when two brethren, one of them the
venerable father of Mr. Yates, the
Baptist Missionary in India, prayed,
and Mr. Hawkins again spoke in a
very cheering manner.
At seven o'clock in the evening,
the Rev. R. Alliott, LL.D. ofNotting
ham, delivered a most powerful ad-
drn on " The Abuses of Revival
Meetings," and among other obser
vations, we were especially struck
with the following: 1. Supposing
that a Revival has begun, because
meetings have been held to promote
one. 2. Supposing that such meet
ings of themselves will necessarily
secure a Revival. 3. Satisfaction
with the feelings such meetings ex
cite, instead of a faithful and active
discharge of the duties they neces
sarily devolve upon us. These, and
kindred topics, were illustrated in
an interesting mannerand applied
to the conscience of every christian,
by appeals which none could either
gainsay or resist.
The Rev. W. Hawkins, M. A. of
Derby, followed, and proved " The
necessity for a Revival," by a refe
rence to the low standard of indivi
dual piety, to the slumbering state of
the Church and the general condi
tion of nominal christians, and open
transgressors : and these striking
addresses were followed np by an
appeal from the Rev. J. Corbin
of Derby, pointing out the " Encou
ragements to seek a Revival of Reli
gion :" on which, he expatiated very
freely, and proved, principally from
scriptural facts and representations,
that the Church of God was encou
raged to expect a speedy and exten
sive revival of religion.
Tuesday morning, at seven, a prayer
meeting was again held, at the Par
ticular Baptist Chapel, when, after
prayer by a Wesleyan and an Inde
pendent, the Rev. Dr. Alliott gave
an address " On the nature, necessi
ty, object, and fruits of Faith,"and
at eleven o'clock, the Ministers met
for prayer and conference, the sub
ject of consideration being " The
best means of securing the success of
the Ministry."
In the evening, in the same Chapel,
three addresses were delivered by
the Rev. C. New of Nottingham, the
Rev. J. Roberts of Melton, and the
Rev. R. Webb of Arnsby, successive
ly, on " The influences of the Spirit
essential to a Revival," " The En
couragements to seek the influences
of the Spirit," and "The sin and
danger ofquenching the Holy Spirit;"
and from the devoted ardour of the
speakers, the inspiration of the themes
they had selected, and the solemnity
of the occasion, the effect may be
better conceived than described.
May the feelingsof that evening never
be forgottenand may the agency of
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that Divine Spirit accomplish all that
the speakers supplicated in their ad
dresses to the throne of mercy. Pen
tecostal seasons, and times of re
freshing from the presence of the
Lord, would then be enjoyed.
On Wednesday morning, a prayer
meeting was held at the Independent
Chapel, in the course of which, the
the Rev. J. Roberts of Melton, gave
an address, expressive of the affec
tion he felt for the cause of God in
Loughborough, the distressing symp
tom he had observed among various
denominations during the 17 years
that he had known it, namely, the
neglect of divine ordinances on a Lord's
day morning and his hope, that
should God be pleased to revive his
work, a better order of things would
obtain on that important point.
At eleven o'clock, the meeting for
MinisterialConferencewasheld,when
the subject of discussion was, " The
best means to maintain the life and
vigour of religion in the soulsof Minis
ters, in order to ministerial useful
ness."
On Wednesday evening, in the
same Chapel, the Rev. J. Simmons,
A.M. of Leicester, addressed acrow-
ded audience, principally composed
of young persons, on " The impor
tance of the season of Youth for the
cultivation of piety ;"E. Leighton,
the Home Missionary on the station,
followed, with " The special encou
ragements of the youthful Christian ;"
and the Rev. J. Gawthorn of Derby,
closed, by earnestly urging " The
duty and privilege of Church-fellow
ship in Youth," and censured that
squeamishness which would look up
on conversion in very young persons
as something doubtful, and commn-
nion in such persons as reprehensible.
From facts that have already trans
pired, it is hoped, that the appeals
of this evening were not in vain ; but
we look upward and forward for the
confirmation of the hopeful signs.
On Thursday, though the morning
of the market-day, nearly one hun
dred persons, (a smaller number than
during the whole week's early prayer
meetings) met at seven o'clock for
prayer, when a solemn and deeply in
teresting address was delivered by
the Rev. J. Simmons, at the Particu
lar Baptist Chapel. And at eleven,
the Ministers' meeting was held.when
the topic of the previous day was
resumed, and other kindred subjects
introduced, and much profitable con
versation enjoyed.
123
In the eveuing, the Chapel was
filled with a deeply attentive congre
gation, the largestof the whole course,
though market-day, when the Rev.
W. Tait of Ashley de la /ouch, spoke
" On the conduct of men whilst un
converted," from Rom. ii. 46. ; the
Rev. J. Webb of Arnsby, addressed
" The hopeful, but undecided ;" and
the Rev. T. Mays of Wigston, closed
the whole series, with an exhortation
on "The duty of an immediate accep
tance of the blessings of the Cross."
Powerful as might have been the im
pressions, and lasting, as we trust,
will be the results of the previous
meetings, and addresses, if the tears
shed, the deep and silent attention
that prevailed, and the devotional
spirit that appeared to be evinced,
be any indications of the presence of
the Holy Ghost in the assemblies of
the saints, then may we hope, that
He was present in the meeting of
that night. Many seemed to be prick
ed in the heart, and to be convinced
that they were the parties concerned.
The opinion of those Ministers who
have long known Loughborough was
most decisively given, that there is
abundant reason to hope for the ex
tension of the boundaries of Zion.
SINGULAR SUPERSTITION IN CUM
BERLAND, FURNISHED BY AN
AGENT OF THE SOCIETY.
" During the spread of a kind of
murrain among the cattle, which has
prevailed very extensively in this
neighbourhood, and excited the fears
of the farmers, the grossest supersti
tion has been practised. What is
called a Need Fire has been lighted,
and the cattle have been driven
through the smoke proceeding from
it. The people gravely tell >ou, that
on a former occasion, when this or a
very similar disease prevailed, an
angel appeared and gave instructions
that fire had to be obtained by rub
bing two sticks together, and the
cattle fumigated with it. As soon as
the wood is ignited, by the friction,
the farmer lights a fire in his fold-
yard, and when he has given his
cattle the full advantage of it, he con
veys a part of the burning matter to
his next neighbour, who, in his turn,
does the same. Various things have
to be carefully attended to, lest it be
robbed of its extraordinary virtue,
and its efficacy be rendered null and
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void. The fire has never to be taken
into any houseevery other fire in
its immediate vicinity has to be ex
tinguished. It must not be conveyed
across a waterits course must
always be an onward one ; it must
not be carried back to any place it
may have passedit must not be
asked for, but must be taken sponta
neously by one neighbour to another.
In a village not far from us, the whole
of the Sabbath was occupied in pre
paring and taking this fire from place
to place. A Clergyman had an argu
ment with one of his parishioners on
the subject of the Need Fire, observ
ing, that as fire was fire, and water
water, all the world over, there could
be no more efficacy in the Need Fire
than in any other, but his faith re
mained unshaken. Every case of
failure he attributes to the want of
faith in the party making use of the
fire, whilst the preservation of hisown
cattle, and the cattle of others, is
wholly attributed to the unwavering
exercise of it. Nor is this individual,
I am sorry to say, solitary in this im
pression. He is but a specimen of
mullitudesof whom, from their station
in society, and respectability in the
world, better things in the way of
intelligence (to say nothing of religion)
might have been augured. It may
not be altogether irrelevant to add,
that whilst this ridiculous expedient
has been resorted to very generally
at Newbiggen, those farmers, who
attend our service there, were honora
ble exceptions, determinately setting
their face against the practice."
The minister who furnishes the
above accountis endeavouring to
remove the ignorance and superstition
around him. The same Journal gives
the following account of his labors
and of their successas far as the
circulation of the Scriptures is con
cerned, as well as in attention to
divine ordinances on the part of the
people.
" I was remarkably well received by
the poor of each of the above villages,
when I went from house to house, re
commending them to put themselves,
and their families, in possession of
the Scriptures. I obtained orders for
100 Bibles, and 80 Testaments.
Besides, I had the gratification,
through the kindness of the Home
Missionary Society, ofgiving 7 Bibles,
and 27 Testaments, to some very poor
persons (who could not purchase them ,
even at the cheap rate at which they
were offered) for which they appear
ed exceedingly grateful. Some of
these had not a Bible in their house,
whilst others, had but a mutilated
copy. May the incorruptible seed,
thus scattered, bring forth an abun
dant harvest ! A great desire has
been awakened among others, to
possess the same treasure, and seven
or eight persons have lately applied
to me for Bibles.
"One man, not long ago a confirmed
drunkard, and whose wife and family
were in a comparatively destitute
condition, has become a regular wor
shiper at Temple Sowerby, and in
stead ofwasting his money, as formerly
at the public house, he applied to me,
a few weeks since, for one of the
larger Bibles of the Bible Society,
asking for what he called a Family
Bible, and he has already cheerfully
paid for it out of his hard earnings.
" Lately, an old man died at Temple
Sowerby, who once had been addicted
to swearing and drunkenness, but
who, through the preaching of the
word, introduced and sustained by
the Home Missionary Society, had,
a considerable time before his death,
been brought to the knowledge of the
truth. The change in his character
was apparent to all, and simplicity
and sincerity strongly marked hit
piety. Even worldly persons readily
acknowledge, that if there was real
religion in any one it dwelt in him.
His love to the means of grace was
ardent ; and it was delightful to wit
ness his fervour when in the house of
prayer. During a protracted confine
ment to the house, he exemplified
much christian patience, and much
attachment to the people of God ; it
was quite a treat to visit his sick
chamber, and to listen to his spiritual
conversation. He died rejoicing io
Christ Jesus."
ANNIVERSARY.
The Anniversary of the Durham
and Northumberland Association took
place at Newcastle on the 12th and
13th of April. A preparatory service
was held in the Postern Chapel on
the afternoon of the 12th, when much
interesting Missionary intelligence
was communicated. The Rev. A.
Jack of North Shields, preached in
the evening ; after which, the ordi
nance of the Lord's Supper was at
tended to there being about 400
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communicants, members of various A. Reed, D. D. delivered a very im

churches, united in the Association.
The meeting for business took place
on the following morning; and in the
evening, the Public Meeting was held
in St. James's Chapel, when J. C.
Lamb, Esq. presided, and the Rev.
A. Reid, the Secretary, read the Re
port. Various resolutions were pro
posed, and seconded, by different
Ministers. The whole of the services
were interesting, and they were more
numerously attended than on any
former occasion.
ORDINATION AT WHITEHAVEN.
On Wednesday, April 14,1841, Mr.
R. Milne of Homerton College, was
ordained pastor of the church, meet
ing in Providence Chapel, Duke Str.
Whitehaven.
The Rev. R. Wolstenholme of Car
lisle, commenced the services of the
day, with reading and prayer. The
Rev. W. Brewis of Penrith, delivered
a short, but clear and scriptural dis
course, upon the nature of a christian
church. The Rev. A. Jack of Shields,
proposed the questions, and the Rev.
pressive and affectionate charge to
the young Minister. At the conclu
sion of the service, about 80 of the
friends took dinner in a large room
adjoining the chapel. After dinner,
reference was made by Dr. Reed to
the debt of 800. remaining upon
the Chapel, who expressed his desire
that something should be done for its
liquidation. Sir Wm. Lawson, Bart,
commenced, by oft'eringForty pounds,
and before the company rose from
table, Four hundred pounds were
subscribed, and a promise given by
Sir W. that if 160. more were raised
in two days, he would add another
40. ; this has since been more than
realized. Altogether, they have ob
tained 660. ; this, not from a rich,
but a willing people.
Mr. Milne enters upon his labours
under very encouraging circumstan
ces. The people are united, prayer
ful, active; and, we trust, the unity
of the spirit, and the bond of peace,
may long be preserved amongst them,
that their usefulness as a christian
church may be greatly increased.
The Rev. A. Jack preached to the
people in the evening.

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The Directors have much pleasure in stating, that the
ANNUAL MEETING of the Society will be as follows :
ON MONDAY EVENING, MAY 17th, 1841,
A SERMON
WILL BE PREACHED AT THE
POULTRY CHAPEL (Rev. John Clayton's)
By the Rev. JOHN ELY, of Leeds,
Service to commence at Six o'Clock.
ON TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 18th,
THE ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
SUBSCRIBERS and FRIENDS of the SOCIETY
WILL BE HELD AT

EXETER HALL.
The Chair will be taken at 6 o'Clock, punctually.

Tickets of Admission to the Annual Meeting at Exeter Hall, on

Tuesday the 18th May inst. may be had on application at the Home
Mission Office, 11, Chatham Place, any day after the 6th May, from
10 to 3:
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POETRY.

" England expects every Man to do his duty."

Trafalgar's Signal, Oct. 1805.
THE CLAIMS OF HOME.
See ! England's signal on the mighty deep.
Where Heroes triumph, and where Christians weep ;
Where War's fierce engines, their dread power expend ;
Widows and Orphan's cries our spirit rend !
Mark yon that Signals talismanic power,
Amid the horrors of the conflict hour?
" England expects of every man, this due,
His duty in each scene, and hour, to do."
Shall War and Death put forth this lofty claim,
And shall no power attend a Saviour's name?
Shall thousands perisli at our very door,
While Christian ease enjoys her hoarded store?
Shall Villagers in darkness gross remain,
Curst by Sin's power, and loaded by its chain?
And we, who freedom through the Saviour know,
Fail, through supineness, such, His grace to shew !
To heathen lands, let Christian love extend,
To them the Gospel's richest blessings send :
But Kindred, Countrymen, and Neighbours come
Close to our hearts, and weep the claims of HOME!
Westminster, S .
April 15, 1841.

NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.

The Four Folded Lambs. London, receive the attention of all who have
Ward. female servants in their employment.
This is a very affecting picture of II appeals also to christian ministers,
domestic piety, and severe bereave- J ,l? philanthropists generally, on
ment, and drawn too by the Mother's behalf of this very numerous and im-
hand. The eldest of those, who, portant class of the community.
within so very short a space of time,
removed from the embrace of their
sorrowing parents, had attained to ^nn; or tne Conflict and Triumph of
the age of sixteen years. This cir- Faith, By Thos. Spalding, Super-
cumstance gives rise to a very earnest intendent of the Sabbath School,
and affectionate address to young Trafalgar Place, Kentish Town.
persons. We could have wished, with an Introduction by the Rev.
however, that there had been a more Henry Townley, pp. 106. London,
full and discriminating statement of Fisher, Son * Co. and Sunday School
some important truth connected with Union.
the commencement, as well as the _,,. , . .. .,..,. . .
profession of faith in Christ. Jh, 'n'"g 1boo,lL " duedlcat^
r " To all Sabbath School Teachers, and
o to all those elder Children in Sabbath
. _ - , _ , schools, who are inquiring the way of
Prize Essay. Our Female Servants. salvation. The name of fhe esteem-
London. Published by Houlston * e(, a|lthor of ,he lntroduction j8 of
Stoneman. For the London Female it9elf 8ufficient recommendation-
Mtssum, pp.16. especially as he remarks, "The youth-
This is an exceedingly sensible fill life which is sketched, was inark-
and well-written Tract, and should ed by peculiarly interesting and in-
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structive features. These are de This exposition is rich in critical,

scribed in a simple, judicious, and doctrinal, practical, and experimental
touching manner ; and by a due inter theology. The Commentaries of the
mixture of pointed and affectionate able, learned, and devoted men, who
appeal, the whole is turned to the have written ou the whole Scriptures,
best practical account." or of those who have written sepa
rately on the book of Genesis, namely,
Andrew, Willet, Calvin, Andrews,
Lightfoot, Cooper, Gouge, Hall, Ful
Counsels and Cautions Addressed to ler, &c. do not lessen the value or im
Young Men, pp. 72. Hull, Pardon. portance of these Notes. We cordially
London, Simpkin o; Marshall. recommend it not to Ministers, Stu
dents, and Missionaries only, but to
We can cordially recommend tliis all, who desire to understand what
little work. It is written in a style they read in the Scriptures, and grow
which may please and interest the in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus
best educated portion of those for Christ.
whose benefit it is intended ; while
it is also so plain and practical as to
adapt itself equally to those whose
advantages have been less extensive.
The present and the future abode of the
Christian's immortal Spirit. A
Funeral Sermon occasioned by the
decease of Mrs. Rachel Norton,
Ward's Library of Standard Divinity, preached Feb. 21, 1841, at the Home
without abridgment. Notes on the Missionary Chapel, Westerham. By
Book of Genesis. By George Bush, the Rev. William Foster.
Professor of Hebrew and Oriental
Literature, New York City Univer A plain scriptural, and impressive
sity. Thos. Ward and Co. discourse from 2 Cor. v. 14. very
appropriate to the mournful occasion
The obligation of the public to on which it was delivered : we notice
Messrs. Ward & Co. for the spirited it with peculiar pleasure, inasmuch
continuance of their Standard Divini as it testifies the value and happy
ty is great. Our Students and Missi results of Home Missions : and it will
onaries may now possess a well also be useful as an example to Mis
stored library for the same cost, sionaries, exciting to diligence and
which their Seniors paid for a few usefulness.
volumes.

LONDON. . t. d.
Poultry Chapel, Rev. J. Clayton:
SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DONATIONS, British Missionary Society .... 11010 D
from March 18, 1841. Miss A. E. Bayley, New Year's
Card 1 10 0
. i. d. Miss M. Woodland, New Year's
Subscriptions. Fines, and Box, by Card 1 IS 0
Mrs. Davidson, 24, Little Gray's Miss Tustian, Crawford Street,
Inn Lane 10 0 New Year's Card 0 IT
A Dedication 20 0 0 Legacy of Miss Nancy Stead, late
Mr. Hill, Gray's Inn Road, by Rev. of Kennington 100 0 0
J. Woodwark A 0 10 0
M. J. C. contents of Missionary Box 1 10 0 Fetter Lane Chapel. Rev. Caleb
Mrs. Allen's Box 0 T 0 Morris, New Year's Cards, by
Miss Simmons's New Year's Cards 0 16 4 Mr. Thos. Judd, viz. :
Weigh House Chapel. Cards by Mrs. Yates 1 S 0
W. Cook, Esq. via: Mr. Thomas 13 0
Mrs. Kerridge 0 17 0
Miss Willett I 10 0 Mr.Drewett 0 16 0
Miss Roberts 0 2 0 Miss Hird 0 13 0
1 12 0 MissHuse 0 IS 0
Charlotte Batchelor, Den Mr. Manning 0 10 0
mark Hill, New Year's Mr. Richardson 0 10 0
Cards 2 9 S Mr. Hunt 0 10 0
Contents of Mis. Box.. 0 12 0 Mr. Ballard 0 9 0
3 1 f Mrs. A. Wood 0 8 6
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if. *. d. s. a.
Mr. Lane 0 8 Mrs. Bennett & Friends, by New
Mr.Clark 0 5 Year's Card 2 17 6
Mioses Wood and Wil Henry Langton, Esq. Islington.. A 2 2 0
kinson 0 4 Mrs. C. L. F. P. New Year's
Mrs. Hill 0 2 Card, per Collector 0 6 6
Mr.Whittaker 0 2 C. W. C D 1 0 0
Miss Reynolds 0 2
Mrs. A. Morris 0 2
Sinail Sums 1 0 CLAREMONT CHAPEL AUXILIARY.
Mrs. Mamer 0 2 President, Rev. J. Blackburn.
Mrs. Mellish 0 2 Treasurer, Mr. Bollen.
Mr. Cornell 0 1 Secretary, Mr. R. Blackhouae.
JohnJudd 0 1
Joseph Judd 0 1 Ladies' Association :
- Mr. Judd 0 9 Collected by Miss King 2 18 1
Miss Backhouse 2 19 0
Mrs. Simco 1 17 9
STEPNEY AUXILIARY. Mrs. Good 3 17 0
Rev. Dr. Fletcher. New Year's Miss Burnett 2 11 S
Cards, per Mr. J. Dewar, viz. : Miss Burnett's Card.. 1 17 4
Miss Botton 0 10 0
Mr. A. Wright 0 8 0 Miss Watts 0 16 3
Miss Thompson 2 0 0 Miss Huson 2 12 2
Miss Clarke 0 10 0 Miss Glass 2 11 0
Miss Bums 113 0 Mr. & Mrs. Francis .. 0 10 0
Miss Hoon 0 10 6 Mrs. Crouch 0 18 0
Misses M.E.& J. Fuller 1 13 6 Miss Thompson's Card 0 10 6
Miss S. Newman .... 2 !i 6 Miss Thompson 2 1 1
MissManby 0 12 0 Miss Mundell 0 10 0
Master J. B.Fletcher 0 16 6 Miss Wooley 2 15 0
MissMcKenzie 0 2 0
Mrs. John Fisher 1 0 0
20 14 7
Miss Patrick 2 10 0 Balance of a disputed
Mr. Joseph Patrick ..290 account between T.J.
From Sabbath School and R. M. H 1 0 0
30 14 7
Miss Freelove 0 5 6
Miss M. A. Womack.. 0 5 0 Gentlemen's Committee.
Miss Jehu 0 6 0 New Year's Cards.
Miss Colnett 0 1 0
MissM. A. Lay 0 3 0 Mr. J. M. Thompson. .080
Miss Burleston 0 2 6 Mr. J. Clay 0 4 6
Miss M. Brown 0 5 0 Master T.Cook 0 3 6
Misslnglis 0 18 6 Mr. J. Barfleld 0 4 6
Miss Brenchley 0 14 0 Mr. Hazell 0 5 0
Miss A. Haigh 0 8 S
Miss Harden 0 5 0 15 6
Mr. T. Cleggett 0 1 0 Collected by Mr. Hardy. . 6 7 8
20 7 9 i Mr. Backhouse 2 6 0
Annual Subscriptions 46 10 9 Mr. Seal 10 0
(particulars in our next.) II 9 2
66 18 6 Mr. George Knox A 6 0 0
Mr. Samuel Kemp D 5 0 0
HOLLOWAY AUXILIARY.
Total 52 3 9
Rev. W. Spencer 40 0 0
(particulars in our next.)
WYCLIFFE CHAPEL AUXILIARY.
JEWIN STREET CHAPEL AUXILIARY. Rev. A. Reed, I). D.
Rev. Thos. Wood, President. Collected during the year ending Marsh 25,
Mr. Circuit, Treasurer. 1841, by Mrs. M. J. Oliver.
New Year's Cards and Missionary Miss Ambrose 0 4 0
Boxes: Miss A. Ambrose .... 0 4 0
Mrs. Aveling 010 0
Mrs. Circuit 1 IS 0 Mrs. Barratt 0 6 0
Mrs. Leavers 110 0 Mr. Bird 0 8 0
Mrs. Huggraan 0 10 0 Mrs. Brown 0 6 0
Mrs. Lamb 0 7 8 Mrs. Plumbe 0 4 0
Mrs. Mountstephen . . 1 12 6 Mrs. Collins 0 8 0
Miss King 10 0 Mrs. Crellin 010 0
Miss Tomton 0 10 0 Mr. Dobinson 2 10 0
Miss S. Thornton .... 0 10 0 Mrs. Dobinson 0 5 0
Miss Willson 0 3 0 Mrs. East 0 SO
Miss Underhill 0 4 6 Mr. East 0 2 8
Mrs. Dunn, jun 0 6 0 Mr. Felgate 0 10 6
8 8 8 Mr. Frazer 0 10 O
Mrs. Gammon 0 5 0
LATIMER CHAPEL. Mrs. Gilmour 0 8 9
Rev. R. Saunders, part of Col Mr. Grigg 0 10 6
lection , 2 3 4 Mrs. Grigg 0 4 0
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Mrs. J. Grigg 0 0 Mr. Reeves 0 4 1
Mr. Hart 1 0 Miss Sinclair 0 4 3
Miss L. Harper 0 6 Mrs. Treble 0 8 2
Mr. Hubbuck 0 10 11 8 11
Mrs. Hutchinson .... 0 4
Mrs. Jarvil 0 10 Magazines sold in 1840, by Mrs.
Mrs.JoUy 0 6 Oliver 0 10
Mrs. Mawby 0 4
Mrs. Mitson 0 6 ARSTRACT.
Mrs. M.J. Oliver .... 0 10 Annual Subscriptions 23 3 8
Mr. T. Oliver 0 4 New Year's Cards 11 8 11
Mrs. T. Oliver 0 4 Magazines 0 10 0
BIr. Raines 0 4
Mr. Reeves 0 8 35 2 8
Mrs. Salmon 0 4 Less Expences, Magazines OSS
Mrs. Shotter 0 5
Mr. Treble 0 4 34 13 0
Miss Welch 0 4
Mrs, Winchester 0 8
14 17 4 TABERNACLE AUXILIARY,
By Miss Grant: 1841.
E. Aylett 0 4 0 President, Rev. John Campbell, D. D,
M.Aylett 0 4 0 Treasurer, J. Clark, Esq.
Miss Alsop 0 5 0
Secretary, Mr. W.Stroud.
A Friend 0 10 Collector, Mr. Reynolds.
Mr. Fry 0 10 0
Mrs. Grant 0 5 0 Annual Subscriptions:
Miss Grant 0 4 0
Mr. Gorbell 0 4 0 Clarke, George Esq 1 1 A
Frith, Mr. and Family 2 2 8
Mrs. Haldon 0 4 0 Gibbs.Mr 0 10 0
Mrs. Humphrey 0 4 0 Gibbs, Mrs % 0 10 6
Miss Humphrey 0 4 0 Gooding, Mr 0 10 8
Mr. Jones 0 5 0 Gibbs, Mrs. J 110
Mrs. SpriggB 0 4 0 Gaze, Mrs 0 10 8
Mr. Walker 0 8 0 Hawker, Mr 0 10 O
3 0 0
Jones, Mr 1 1 0
By Miss Gloney : Lefever, Miss 0 10 8
Mr. Field 0 10 0 Mitchell, Mr. J 1 1 0
Mr. Hadly 0 4 4 Moody.Mr 118
Mr.Hunt 0 2 2 Moody, Mrs. (by lending Magazines) 118
Mr. Murfy 0 2 2 Middleton, Miss (Collected by) . . 2 14 4
Painter, Mrs 0 10 6
Mrs. Webb 0 3 3 Pearsall, Mr 0 10 8
Mr. Webb 0 2 2 Ritchmond, Mr 1 1 0
1 4 1
Radmall.Mr.W 0 10 8
By Miss A. Burnal : Radmall, Mrs. W 0 10 8
Miss Bumal 0 4 0 Reynolds, Mr. 0 10 6
Miss M. A. Burnal 0 4 4 Sim, Mr 1 1 0
Mrs. Burgess 0 4 4 Stroud,Mr O 10 8
Mr. Brice 0 4 4 Stroud, Mr. (Bible Class) 118 8
Mrs. Brice 0 4 0 , Smith.Mr 0 10 6
Mr.J. Brice 0 3 1 S Smith, Mrs 0 10 8
Mrs. Cooper 0 3 8 Snow, Mr .. 0 10 6
Miss Cooper 0 3 6 Wall, Mr 0 16 0
Miss K. Cooper 0 3 6 Winn, Mr.. 0 10 8
Miss Caldwell 0 4 0 Sums under 10s 10 8 7
Mrs. Hemmel 0 4 4
Mrs. Humphreys .... 0 4 4 34 12 11
Mrs. Hussy 0 4 4
Mrs. Whitwell 0 4 0 Missionary Boxes:
2 15 7 Boyack, Mr. 0 4 8
By Mrs. Wantling 10 0 Dernooour, Mr. 0 14 10
Gibbs.Mr 0 7 0
New Year's Cards, by Mrs. Oliver : Sim, Mr 8 16 9
Miss J. M. Brown .... 0 3 2
Misses E. & M. Crollin 0 10 0 New Year's Cards, Collected by.
Mr. H. Donee 3 0 0 Brown, Mrs. S 0 10 0
Miss Dexter 1 0 0 Barnes, Mrs 0 6 0
Mrs. Dobinson 0 9 6 Baker, Mrs 0 3 6
Miss Farmer 1 17 6 Brewer, Miss 0 2 0
Miss Felgate 1 0 0 Boyack, Mr 1 18 6
AFriend 0 7 8 Cloutman, Mr. T. .... 0 8 0
Mrs. Grigg 0 13 0 Democour, Mr 0 6 0
Miss Jarvis 0 7 0 Essex, Mrs 0 10 0
Miss J. Jolly OSS Goodrick, Miss 110 0
Miss Mallum 0 5 3 Greenbow, Mrs. T. .. 0 17 6
Miss Matliew 0 3 0 Goulden, Miss 0 10 6
Mrs. Miad 0 5 0 Hopley.Mr 0 10 4
Miss Price 0 S 0 Hewlett, Miss S *
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. s. d. a. j. t.
Hewlett, Miss E. S... 0 7 1 Collected by Miss Rockett :
Hudson, Mr 0 5 0 Mr. Kidd, Sen 1 1 0
Harrison, Mrs 0 0 0 Mr. Wilkinson 1 1 0
Howshall, Mr 0 11 0 Mr.G. Kidd e 10 0
Howard, Mrs 0 8 0 Mrs. Cooper 0 10 0
Jones, Mrs 0 IS 0 Mrs. Stevens 0 10 0
Lefever, Miss 1 0 0 Mrs.Read 0 10 0
Lyndall, Mrs 0 3 6 Mr. Knox . . 0 10 0
Mitchell, Mr. J 2 18 8 Mr. Merrington 0 5 0
Perrow, Mr 0 3 6 Mr. Butterfleld 0 5 0
Radmall, Mr.W 0 11 0 Mr. Bateman 0 5 0
Reynolds, Mr 0 5 7 Mrs. Eyland 0 5 0
Smith, Mr. 0 10 0 Miss Dutson 0 5 0
Taylor, Mrs 0 18 0 Mr. Harrison 0 5 0
Winn, MissA 0 5 0 6 2 0
Wallis, Mr. H 0 3 8
17 6 0 Collected by Miss Stephens :
ABSTRACT. Mr. Barton 0 5 0
Mrs. Smith 0 2 6
Annual Subscriptions 34 12 1 1 Mr. & Mrs. Harris . . 0 10 0
Missionary Boxes 2 3 3 Mrs. Mears 0 5 0
New Year's Cards 17 6 0 A Friend 0 8 6
Rev. W. B. Leach 111 0
54 2 2 Mr. Kolbee & Family 0 10 0
Less Expences. ... 1 1 6 Mr. Sprague 0 10 0
Mr. Way 1 1 0
Total 53 0 8 Miss Way's Box .... 0 13 0
Mr. Toussamt 1 1 0
Proportion of Collections, by the Mr. Gannell 0 5 0
Teachers and Children, of the Mr. Reading 1 1 0
Boys Sunday School, Ranelagh Mr Bridgwater 0 5 0
Chapel, Chelsea, per Rev. R. H. A Friend 1 0 0
Shepherd 13 0 9 8 0
Miss Deedy, Curtain Road, Shore-
ditch, Contents of Missionary Teachers and Children of the
Box 3 14 0 Robert Street Sunday School, by
Miss Grange, Piccadilly, Collected Mrs. E. Hanks 5 10 0
by her, per Mr. Baisler 3 0 0 Farm Street Sunday School, by
Mrs. Tract'}-, amount of Articles Mrs. Curtis 1 4 2
made for the Ladies' Sale, but Miss Roberts's Home Missionary
sold privately 2 0 0 Box 0 13 3
Rev. E. Mannering, Holliwell New Year's Gift Cards :
Mount, New Year's Cards, Miss & Master Banks 10 3
Collected by : Master & Miss Bridg
Mrs. Cross 0 8 0 water 0 12 0
Miss Alexander '1 1 8 Master Bulpit 0 8 9
Mrs. Absale 110 Miss Caddell 0 18 0
Miss Cobb 0 6 0 Miss M. Chubb 1 5 0
Mrs. Hudswell 0 14 0 Miss Cohens 0 14 0
MissVallance 0 9 1 Miss Cousins 1 5 1
Friends, by the Rev. Miss England 0 5 0
E. Mannering 1 10 0 Susan Fennah 0 12 0
5 7 7 Miss Giles 0 2 0
A Friend, per Rev. J. C Bodwell, MissGofton 0 9 0
of Weymouth D 0 10 0 Master Gorven 0 3 3
Miss Piccini, Roupell Street. ...A 110 Miss Hall 0 8 0
Miss Hanks 2 17 0
ROBERT STREET CHAPEL AUXILIARY Miss M. Higgs 0 6 8
Miss Matilda Higgs . . 0 3 10
Grosvenor Square. Miss Lawton 0 8 10
President, Rev. W. B. Leach. Miss Moody 0 4 6
Treasurer, Mr. T. B. Way. Mrs. Page 0 14 0
Secretary, Mr. Mart. Miss Roding ........ 0 1 5
Misses S. M. & H. and
Ladies' Association, for Charitable Master Roberts 2 II 6
Purposes 10 0 0 Miss Roberts 0 5 6
Collected by Miss Hanks : Miss A.M. Ross .... 1 0 6
Miss Sharpley 0 8 4
Mr. Jackson 0 6 0 Masters B. & J. Tous
Mrs. Waine 0 5 0 saint 0 8 10
Mrs. Frampton 0 5 0 Miss Frances Turner.. 0 7 6
Mrs. Sutton 0 5 0 18 4 4
Mrs. Mackay 0 5 0
Mrs. Hanks 0 5 0 ABSTRACT.
Miss Read 0 5 0
Master Curtis 0 5 0 Ladies' Association 10 0 0
Miss A. E. Hanks 0 4 4 Collected by
A Friend 0 4 0
Miss Hanks 0 5 4 Miss Hanks 219 0
Mr. W. Hanks 0 4 4 Miss Rocket 6 2 0
, 2 19 0 Miss Stevens 9 8 6
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. s. d. . s. d.
Teachers and Children Mrs. Lunn 0 10 0
of Rob. Str. Sunday Mrs. Meriton 0 10 0
School, per Mrs. K Mrs. Moseley I 1 0
Hanks 10 Mrs. Manning, Orlingbury 0 10 0
Farm Street Ditto, by Miss J. Manning, Collected by.... 0 4 6
Mrs. Curtis 1 * 2 Mrs. Manning 0 4 0
Miss Roberts, Home Mr. Marshall 1 1 0
Missionary Box 0 13 3 Mrs. Marshall 1 1 0
Cards 18 S 4 Master Marshall's Box 0 5 6
11 2 3 Mrs. Mutrie 1 1 0
Mr. North 0 10 0
54 2 3 Mrs. Napier 0 S 0
Mr. Oldfield I 1 0
Total paid by this Auxiliary since Miss Pinchbeck 1 1 0
Miss Peacick 0 11 0
1828.. ..962 6 11
Mrs. Reid 0 10 6
Islington Chapel, Rev. B. Hollis : MissRcid 0 10 6
Mrs. Roberts 0 S 0
New Year's Cards, by Mr. J. Stone 1 1 0
Mr. W. Ebben, viz. Mr. and Mrs. Slatford 10 0
Miss S. E. Starling ..210 Mr. Staines 0 10 o
Miss Barefoot, 2 years 1 4 10 Miss Sowerby's Card 0 17 6
Miss Ebben 1 9 1 Mrs. Sharman, Leamington 0 10 0
MissTowosend 0 8 3 Miss V.. Sharman 0 2 6
Mr. Bruce 1 0 0 Mrs. M. Sharman, Wellingboro* .. 0 5 0
Mr. E. S. Hardy .... 0 13 0 Silk Factory, Park Road, Peckham 0 8 6
12 8 Sunday School Cirls 0 11 1
Mrs. Alexander, Carpenter's Build Mrs. Trimmer, half year 0 10 0
ings, Missionary Box 14 0 Mrs. W. Toller, Kettering 0 8 0
Mr. True 0 7 6
CRAVEN CHAPEL AUXILIARY. Miss True 0 7 6
Mr. Thomas J 1 0
Remitted 208 4 0 Miss Thomas I 1 0
160 acknowledged before. Mrs. G. Woolley 1 1 0
Miss Wood 0 10 0
PECKHAM AUXILIARY, Miss Wood's Card 0 10 0
Miss Walton's Card 2 18 6
1841. Mrs. West 0 6 0
President, Rev. W. B. Collycr, D.D. LL.D. MissWest 1 0 0
Treasurer, John Slatford, Esq. Ditto, Missionary Box 0 10 0
Mr. B. Wilson 1 I
Secretary, Mr. T. Thomas.

Committee : 48 7 10
Expences. 1 16 0
Mr. Dare, I Mr. Jones,
Mr. H. Fidler, Mr. Mutrie.

Ladies' Committee :
Treasurer, Mrs. Moseley,
Secretary, Mrs. Marshall, BERKSHIRE.
Mrs. Alexander, I Mrs. Slatford,
Mrs. Meriton, Miss Cobham, Windsor Rev. J. Stoughton,
Mrs. Powell, | Miss Lashbrookc Part of Collection 10 0 0
Miss Wood. New Year's Cards :
Mrs. Ardlie I ' 0 Master Wooldridge ..160
Mr. Alexander 0 10 6 M issEllenRedrbrd Stough
Mrs. Alexander 0 10 6 ton 0 5 6
Master Alexander, Card 2 0 0
Miss Barber J J
Mrs. Browning * 6 BUCKINGHAMSHIRE.
Mrs. Brown 0
Rev. Dr. Collyer 1 0 0 Chesham Independent Chapel
Mrs. Carlisle ? ? Missionary Association 1 0 0
Miss Cobham 0 5 0
Master Cargill's Card 1 5 6 CAMBRIDGESHIRE.
Mr. Denton 0 8 8
Mr.Fenn 1 1 0 RoystonRev. F. Neller :
Mr.Fidler ' I 0 Subscriptions by Mr. J. Baker. . 5 IT 0
Mrs. Gates !?
Miss Hawkes 0 10 0
Mr. and Mrs. Hardy 11 0 CUMBERLAND.
Mr.C. Hardy 0 10 0 MaryportMr. Hay's Card, per
Mrs. E. Hardy 0 0 0 Rev. J. Reeve, Aspatria .... Ill 0
Mr. James Hardy 0 10 0
Miss Hardcastle 110 Workington Rev. S. Peel :
Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Card 1 1 0 New Year's Cards, per Mr.
Miss Harrison, ditto 2 18 1 Bowes :
Mr. S. Jones 1 0
Mrs. King's Card 0 5 0 Miss Mordy 0 10 0
Miss Lashbrook 0 5 0 Miss Waite 1 1 6
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. s. d. . s. <(.
Miss Bell 0 8 0 LongneyRev. J. Rolertsr
Miss Fisher 0 17 6
New Year's Cards, viz, :
Mrs. White 0 8 8
Miss Simpson, 2 Cards 0 19 0
Miss H. Soule, 3 Cards 0 13 6
DEVONSHIRE. Miss E. Soule 0 6 0
fidburyRev. J. Scott : Mr. H. Wilkins 0 12 0
Mr. Peters 0 3 0
New Year's Cards, viz. : Mrs. Sims 0 10 0
Miss Ann Prout 0 12 0 Mrs. Longney 0 10 0
Miss Grace Wills 0 5 7 3 If 6
Miss C. Cox 0 7 6
Miss E. Hamlin 0 6 0 RodlioroughHew Year's Cards,
Miss H. Hamlin 0 16 by Miss E. F. Barnard, Taber
Miss Hayman 0 2 5 nacle, viz.:
W. R. Stone 0 5 8 Mrs. H. S. Marling ..10*
Collected at Hareombe 0 4 6 Mr. Appirby, Sen.... 0 10 0
Mr. King, Sen 0 5 0
Mrs. Peter King 0 5 0
BIDEFORD AUXILIARY. Sums under 5s 2 0 0
R. Bartlett, Esq. Treasurer. 4 0 0
Annual Subscriptions : Stroud Bedford Chapel, Rev. J.
Burder, New Year's Cards . . 5 10
Robert Wren, Esq. . . 10 0
Mrs. Adderly 1 1 0 Old Chapel, Rev. J. Griffiths:
Mr. Spencer 1 0 0 New Year's Cards 7 17 4
Miss Peakome 0 10 0
Miss Ellis 0 10 0 TewkesburyMr. T. F. Osborne :
R. Bartlett, Treas. .. 0 10 6
4 11 6 New Year's Cards:
New Year's Gift Cards 0 15 9 Mr. P. Osborne 110 0
Mr. T. F. Osborne .. 0 16
Collected by Miss Barnes 0 9 0
Miss Maine 2 6 10 Miss Osborne 0 8 6
Miss Peakome 0 19 4} Master H. Osborne .. 0 7 0
Mrs. Facey 0 11 0 Miss E. A. Osborne . . 0 6 11
3 17 2j Miss Dart 0 4 6
Kartland Subscriptions, &c.
Boxes :
Mrs.Hockins'Ann.Sub. 10 0
The October Collection 10 0 Mrs. Spurrier 12 6
Collected by Rev. H. Mr. T. F. Osborne .. 0 15 1
White 17 5 6 6 0 1
19 5 6
New Year's Gift Cards : HAMPSHIRE.
Collected by BucklandRev. A. Jones :
Miss Carter 0 5 0 New Year's Cards, viz. :
Miss Rendall 0 9 6
Mrs. Chope 0 9 3 Mrs. Llewellyn 1 0 0
Miss Barfitt 0 3 0 Mrs. Williams 0 10 9
Rev. Mr. White 0 T 8 Fratton Sunday School
Miss Marshall 0 16 Teachers 0 13 0
Miss Johns ......... 0 7 7 2 3 il
Miss Cook 0 2 6 Rowlands CastleRev. W. Slat-
2 6 0 terie : Collection, &c 5 0 0
DERBYSHIRE. VentnorIsle of Wight, Rev. W.
DerbyRev. J. Gawthorne : Warden, viz. :
Part of Collection .... 6 0 0 Collection, 25th Oct. . 2 11 10
New Year's Card .... 0 10 0 Cards:
' 6 10 0
Ellen Bevis 0 8 2
DORSETSHIRE. Ann White 0 6 0
Blandford'Rev. Rich. Keyne's : Mrs. Golding 1 0 0
Mrs. Briant 0 14 0
Part of Collection, per M . Fisher, 5 0 0
Esq II 4 5
Odlham Subscriptions, &c. per
BridportRey. J. WiBs : Rev. W. Slater:
From Bridport and Beaminster 40 0 0
Goodchild, Mr. Wm.. 0 10 0
Monk, Mr. John 0 10 0
GLOUCESTERSHIRE. Parsons, Miss 0 5 0
BRISTOL AND GLOUCESTERSHIRE Seymour, Mr 2 0 0
Seymour, Mrs 1 0 0
AUXILIARY. Seymour, Mr. Wm. . . 0 10 0
Per H. 0. Wills, Esq. Secretary, Seymour, Mr. J. G. . . 0 10 0
Slater, Rev. Wm 0 10 0
Per J. Robertson, Esq. Treasurer : Smither, Mr 0 10 0
On Account no 0 0 New Year's Cards ..559
Balance 47 14 8 11 t t
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HERTFORSHIRE. KENT.
Harpenden'Re-v. W. Davis : Four ElmsSubscriptions by Mr.
Young 10 0 O
Subscriptions 10 0 0
GravcsendRev. J. Tippetts :
HEREFORDSHIRE. Missionary Auxiliary 6 11 6
HEREFORD AUXILIARY. Snodland Rev. E. Corbishlcy :
Rev. W. H. Woodward, Secretary, New Year's Cards :
Treasurer, Mr. S. A. Weston.
Mr. J. Crowhurst .... 0 6 0
Ladies' Committee : Mr. J. Peters 0 3 4
Treasurer, Mrs. Wheaton, Mr. M. Clarke 0 4 8
Secretary, Mrs. Weston. Mrs. J. Clarke 0 2 0
Miss E. Alchin 0 12
Collection at Public Meet Mr. James Clark .... 0 2 8
ing 3 6 0 0 IS IS
Collection at Eign Brook
Chapel, Oct. 25th 3 0 B WettirhamWev. W. Foster :
New Year's Cards, viz. :
Subscriptions : Mrs. Gear 0 6 6
Miss Plane 0 3 3
Mr. Abley 0 10 0 MissBrigg 0 3 2
Mrs. Abley 0 5 0 Miss Foster 0 8 6
Mr. J. Gardner 0 5 0 Mrs. Pledge 0 10 0
Miss Hooper 2 0 0 Mrs. Cannon 0 2 0
Messrs. Hoskins and Mrs. Whittaker ... A 1 0 0
Morgan 10 0 2 12
Mr. Imber 0 10 0
Mr. Mortimer 0 10 0 Sutton Valence Rev. J. Hamer:
E. Pritchard, Esq 110 Quarterly Subscriptions,
Mr. S. A. Weston, (2 by Miss Hayes . 2 10 2
years) 4 4 0
Mr. Wheaton 0 10 6 New Year's Cards:
Mrs. Wheaton 0 S 0 Miss Bass 116
Mrs. Williams, (1 J yr.) 1 10 0 Miss S. Bass 0 17 6
12 10 S
Miss B. Hamer 0 18 6
Collected by Miss Hayes 0 6 0
Mrs. Abley 0 !) 11
Mrs. Weston 3 0 3 SandwichRev. J. Knight :
Mrs. Wheaton 0 14 5 Subscriptions 1 0 0
Cards, per Miss Hunt ..061
New Year's Cards : MissFell 0 5 T
Miss Woodham 0 7 6
Mrs. Abley 0 5 0 Miss Simmons 0 6 8
Miss Aldridge 0 2 6 Master Foster 6 2 5
Miss Green 0 5 0 2 17
Miss Slade 0 3 0 RamsgateMrs. Tatliam 1 0 0
Mrs. Weston 0 11 6 MaidstoneMrs. Shepherd, per
Mrs. Wheaton 0 15 0 Rev. E.Jenkings A 110

Sutton Station : LANCASHIRE.

Rev. F. F. Roberts, (Missionary) LiverpoolCresent Chapel, Rev.
Collection, Oct. 25th.. 1 6 0 J Kelly's part of Collection . . 25 0 0
Mr.Taylder A 0 10 0 Rev.Dr.Rames.partofCollection 10 0 0
A Friend D 0 10 0 Sout/iportMrs. Greatbatch . . A 0 10 0
Mrs.Jolley A 0 10 0
DarwenRev. J. C. Porter, part
New Year's Cards : ofCollection 11 0 0
Mr. Adams 1 3 0
Mr. Baler 0 8 0 LEICESTERSHIRE.
Master Beaven 0 1 0
Miss Constable 0 3 2 LoughboroughRev. E. Leigh-
ton, Seat Rents 3 0 0
Mr. Coleman 0 8 6
Mr.Jones 0 0 3 Evington Chapel House, Rev. J.
Miss Jones 0 5 fl C. Dymock:
MissKeay 0 3 1
Mr. Morton 0 14 1 Subscriptions, &c.
Mrs. Roberts 1 1 0 E. Davenport, Esq. . . 10 0
Miss Roberts 0 10 0 Mrs. Davenport 1 0 0
Mr.Taylder 0 4 2 S. Davenport, Esq. ..100
T. i. .. 4 Mrs. Davenport 1 0 0
Mr. T. Bryan 0 10 0
Mrs. Bryan 0 10 0
33 3 10 Mrs. Dymock 0 12 0
Less expences. 3 12 Miss E. Peppardy 0 11 0
Mrs. Stafford 0 5 8
30 2 8 Mr. Parkinson 0 5 6
Ann Coleman . . . , 0 i 0
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e. s. a. . s. d.
Eliz.Howard 0. a 6 Boston, Rev. Isaac Watts, Sub
SarahHarbut OS scriptions and New Year's
Mrs. Bennett 0 4 0 Cards, viz. :
Mrs. Silverwood .... 0 3 8
Maria Silverwood 0 3 8 Subscriptions, &c. :
Mrs. Maltby 0 3 8 Mr. Smith 0 10 0
Eliza Maltby 0 3 8 Mr. Johnson 0 6 0
Mary Ann Worth 0 3 Mr. Simpson 0 ft 0
Mrs. Bradby 0 2 0 Mr. Anderson 0 5 0
Lucy Peppardy 0 1 10 New Year's Cards :
Small Sums, under 2*. 0 IS 4
9 13 0 Miss Brown 0 18 0
Miss Hobsou 0 10 0
Mr. Towl 12 0
LINCOLNSHIRE.
GranthamRev. R. Soper : LincolnHer, S. B. Bergne:
Collections after Sermons, by Subscriptions and New Year's
liev.Ur.Miitlii-.-uu 13 11 li Cards:
Collections at Spittlegate 0 17 6 Coupland, Mrs 1 0 0
New Year's Cards : Pickslay, T. Esq 1 0 0
Cards 2 0 1
Mrs. Amos, Great Go- 4 0
nerby 1 0 o
Mrs. Preeston and Jen-
kinson, Barrowby . . 12 1 MONMOUTHSHIRE.
Mrs. Watson, Gonerby 0 6 0 Abergavenny, New Year's Cards,
Mrs. Poole, do 0 8 0 by Mrs. J. H. Morgan :
Mrs. Howard, Spittle-
gate 0 5 0 Mrs. Morris 0 5 0
Miss Elsom, Welby .. 0 4 0 Mrs. James 0 A 0
Mrs. Monks,Grantham 0 14 0 Mr. Wattins 0 5 0
Master R. Soper, do. 0 14 0 Missionary Box 0 6 1
Miss Millar, do 0 10 0 Cards 1 5 7
MasterT.Wilkinson,do. 0 ft 0
Miss E. Wogdon, do. 0 4 0
Master ., Booth, do. 0 3 0 NORFOLK.
6 1 1
Small Subscriptions, by Boxes : WalsinghamRev. J. Summers:
Mrs. Jenkinson, Bar Subscriptions, &c.
rowby 0 0 6 Mrs. A. Nettleton,
Mrs. Freeston,do 0 10 Wells A I 1 0
Mrs. Amos, Gonerby. .050 Card.by Miss Andrews,
Mrs. Watson, do 0 1 6 Wells 0 14 0
Mr. Treece, do 0 2 9
Mrs. Thornton, do. . . 0 2 6
Messrs Lord and Wil LynnDonations, by Mrs. Monu
cox, Grantham .... 0 ft 0 ment, Sen. viz. :
Mrs. Richards, do. . . 0 2 6 Mrs. Snell 5 0
Mrs. Soman, do 0 2 0 Mrs. Wurdy 0 2 0
Mrs. Monks, do 0 2 0 Mr. Ray 0 6 0
1 10 9 Mr. W. Monement and
Sister 0 10 0
22 0 10 Mr. E. Monement and
20. of this acknowledged before. Sister 0 10 0
Mr. & Mrs. Monement 0 10 o
LouthRev. W. Todman : 2 2 0
New Year's Cards, viz. :
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.
Mrs. Todman 10 0
Mrs. Marshall 10 0 Wellingboro'Cheese Lane Cha
Miss Jane Gray 1 0 0 pel, Rev. G.Taylor I
Miss Coulam 0 IB 0 Cards 2 3 6
Miss Newman 0 11 0 Collection, per Dr.
4 7 0 Leifchild 12 11 8
GainsboroughRev. D . Loxton : Kettering Rev. T. Tol
ler, Collection do 10 12 0
New Year's Cards, viz. :
25 7 2
Miss Barnes 0 8 0
Miss Emerson 1 0 0 Less Expences 3 2 6
22 4 8
Miss Hall 1 8 6
MissRogers 0 12 6 WeedonRev.J.Evans.Collection 2 12 6
MissTravis 1 6 0 Collectiens, by Rev. J. Blackburn,
Miss Trevethick 1 1 0
Mr. Sharp, per Miss viz. :
Rogers A 1 0 0 Daventry Rev. Mr.
6 16 0 Davies 4 1 6
Great Gonerby New Year's NorthamptonKing St.
Cards, by Mr. Haigh 6 0 0 Rev. T. Milner .... 14 12 1
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Castle Hill, Rev. T. Blunt, Mr. 1 0 0
Bennett 7 3 0 Cook, Miss 1 1 o
Commercial Street Davies, Mrs 1 I o
Rey. E. Prust 10 10 0 Dore, Mrs 0 10 6
Creaton Rev. Mr. Mar Eddowes, Mrs 0 10 u
tin 5 0 0 Eddowes, Miss 0 10 0
Welford.Rev. B. Hobson 8 0 0 France, Mr. Plealey. .110
Yelvertoft, Rev. G. Net- Friend, A, by Rev. T.
tleship 3 IS 1 Weaver D 5 0 0
Long Buckby, Rev. D. Ditto, by ditto 1 0 0
Griffiths 6 10 0 Jones, Mr. Lewis .... 010 6
Lewin, Mr 1 1 n
56 17 8 Ditto D 5 5 0
Less Expences 2 15 0 Nealor,Mr.,Minsterley 110
Pidduck, Mr 0 10 6
Pidgeon, Mr o 10 0
Total Ward, Miss 0 10 0
Weaver, Rev. Thos. . . 2 2 0
Williams.SirJ.B.LLD.
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. F.S.A 1 1 o
Moorgreen, Rev. D. D. Evans 1 15 0 Collected by
Miss Barron 0 13 0
OXFORDSHIRE. Miss Cook 1 15 4
Miss Eddowes 1 7
BANBURY AUXILIARY. Miss S. Edwards 0 14 8
Rev. Thomas Whitta. Mr. S. L. Lewin 4 10 4
Richard Thome, Esq., Treasurer. Miss Weaver 2 5 0
New Year's Cards, by
New Year's Cards, at Banbury. Misses H. and C. Gray 0 14 0
Miss Whitta 4 0 8 Collected at Swan Hill
Mr. W. Whitta 1 11 0 Chapel 17 3 0
Miss Peebles 1 16 1 Wem Collected by Miss
Miss Wall 0 10 6 Eliza Dcakin 1 0 0
Miss Harris 0 12 6
Mr. Lay 0 5 0 OswestrySubscriptions
Mrs. Davis, Hempton 0 12 0 by Rev. W. Reeve,
Miss Stanley, Hornton 0 10 6 viz. :
Bourton Miss. Cards . . 0 19 10
MissWimbusb,Bourton 0 8 0 Ireland, Miss, 2 years. 2 0 0
11 6 4 Minshall, T. Esq. 1 yr. 0 10 6
Subscriptions at Banbury. Collected by
Mr. Nightingale 0 8 0 Gregory. Joseph, late. 0 3 0
Mr. R. Thome 0 10 0 Jones, Miss G 0 17 0
Mr. Hopkins 0 10 0 Whitridge, Miss H. .. 5 8 4
Miss Shirley, 2 years 110 Home Missionary .... 210 0
Mrs. Peebles 0 10 0 II 8 10
Mrs. Stuttard 0 10
Mr.Goffe 0 7 6
Miss Peebles 0 5 6 SOMERSETSHIRE.
Mr. C. Peebles 0 2 0 BristolA Diamond Ring from a Church
Subscriptions at Adder- man. See Acknowledgments on the
bury, per Rev. Mr. last page.
Parker 1 8 6
5 12 6 BrutonRev. W. Skinner :
Collection by Rev. T. James. 3 0 0
Collected at the Chapel at Ban
bury, on Sunday, 21st March, FulwoodRev. J. Taylor :
afterSermonsbyRev.A.Fletcher 6 0 0 Cards, viz. :
Collected at the Public Meeting. . 2 15 0
Contributed by the Infant School 10 0 Amery, Miss Jane.... 0 10 0
Collected at Bourton after a Sermon Amery, Miss Sarah ..056
by Rev. A. Fletcher 1 15 3 Amery, Miss Rebecca. 0 8 0
Do. Shennington 10 0 Coles, Miss, Bath .... 1 0 0
Howse, Miss, Bath ..100
20 9 1 Lutley, Caroline .... 0 1 10
Less Expences 2 14 0 Rowe, Mrs 0 0 0
Paul, Rosanna 0 2 2
26 15 1 Taylor, Mrs 1 1 0
Collection, by the Rev.
T. James 2 9 6
SHROPSHIRE. Subscriptions :
Hales OmenMr. H. Fernie, per Buncombe, Mrs 0 10 6
Mr. Evans 1 0 0 Buncombe, Miss .... 0 10 6
Coles, Mrs., Bath .... 010 0
SHREWSBURY AUXILIARY HOME Howse, Miss, Bath .. 0 10 0
MISSIONARY SOCIETY. Thompson, Hon. Mrs. 2 2 0
Welman, C. N. Esq.. 2 2 0
Treasurer, Rev. Thos. Weaver, Welman, late Mrs. R. 2 2 0
Sscretary, Mr. Thos, Pidduck. 15 14 0
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NortonStation, Rov.W. Gammon : Castle CareyRev. R. Sharmau :
Collection, by
Cards, viz. :
Bennett, Mr 1 0 0 Rev. T.James 10 2
Hurley, Mr 0 17 0 Miss Morey's Card . . 0 13 0
Long, Miss 0 12 6
Larcombe, Mr 0 11 0 1 13 2
Shattock, Mrs 1 IS 8 Deduct for Magazines 0 4 9
Weaver, Mr. W 2 0 0 18 5
Collection, by Rev. J. SOMERSETSHIRE AUXILIARY.
Bishop 4 4 0
Collected for 2nd Missi Rev. Thomas Luke, Secretary.
onary, by Mr.Weaver, On Account 50 0 0
viz.:
Ackland, Mr 0 6 0 STAFFORDSHIRE,
Amery, Mr 0 10 0
Ball, Mr 9 10 0 Burton upon Trent Rev. W. F.
Bantield, Mr 0 10 0 Buck, moiety of Collection , . 5 0 0
Blinkhoni, Mrs 0 10 0 ice*Rev. R. Goshawk :
Burner, Mr. J 10 0
Burner, Mr 0 10 0 Mr. Joseph B rough .. 0 10 0
Chapman, Mr 0 10 0 Mr. John Brough .... 0 10 0
Coles, Mrs 10 0 Mr. James Brough 0 10 0
Crocker.Mr 0 10 0 Mr. John Brough, Sen. 0 5 0
Davey, Miss 0 4 0 Miss H. Brough .... 0 2 6
Ferris, Mrs 0 2 8 Mtss E. Hulme 0 2 6
Giles, Mr 0 10 0 2 0 0
Heudebourk, Miss.... 0 10 0 Wolverhampton Mrs. Hunt, per
Jeanes, Mr 0 0 0 Rev. J. Moreton, Card 0 10 0
Matthews, Mr 1 0 0
Morrish, Mrs. H 0 10 0 SUFFOLK.
Morrish, Mrs. J 0 5 0 Wlckhambrook Rev. H .Coleman :
Pollard, Mr. J 10 0
Pring, Mr 10 0 New Year's Cards, viz. :
Reeves, Miss 0 10 0 Miss A. Houlder .... 1 1 6
Shattock, Mr 2 0 0 Master Jos. Houlder. . 0 10 0
Thompson, Hon. Mrs. 2 0 0 Mrs. Rutter 011 0
Vellacott, Mr O 10 0 Miss Johnson 0 15 6
Weaver, Mr. Sen 0 10 0 Mrs. J. B. Johnson .. 0 12 0
Weaver, Mr. W. .... 2 0 0 Miss Goldsmith 0 12 0
Young, Mr. J 10 0 A Card. 0 2 0
Anonymous 0 0 0 4 10 0
Subscriptions :
Bunter, Miss 4 0 0 SURREY.
Weaver, Mr. W A 3 0 0 Walton Station, Rev. A. E. Lord :
Weaver, Mrs A 2 0 0
Weaver, Miss A 10 0 Collection 0 16 4
Summerhayes, John . . 0 19 4 Thames Z>iMonRev. J. Churchill :
Bishop's Lydeard, New Subscriptions, Collections, &c.
Year's Cards :
Mrs. Bamsby's Missio
Barker, Miss 1 16 0 nary Box 5 4 0
Clement, Mrs 16 0 Miss Wakeford's Card 0 15 0
Conibeer, Miss 0 18 0 Miss Loveland's Card. 0 5 0
Taylor, Miss 0 4 0 Wm. Phillipson, Esq.
Farthing a week Society LongDitton D 10 0
by the Misses Pring . . 110 7 4 0
S. M. by Mr. Bond .... 2 10 0
Bradford : SUSSEX.
Collection 0 9 8 LewesMiss Osmond, Contents of
Autumnal Collections .0150 Missionary Box 1 19 6
Bishop's Lydeard 1 1 0
Norton 3 14 0 WARWICKSHIRE.
Sunday School Children 0 10 0 WARWICKSHIRE AUXILIARY.
56 0 0
Rev. R. M. Miller, Secretary.
WivelescombeThe Rev.
Matthew Hodge : On Account 45 0 0
ErdingtonRev. Chas. Greenway :
New Year's Cards : New Year's Cards 3 6 0
Mrs. Burston 1 2 0
Miss Corner 0 6 0 WILTS.
Miss Dyer 0 13 6
Miss S. Dunn 0 2 0 Christian MalfordStation, Rev.
Mr. E. H. Dunn 0 8 0 J. Hooper.
Miss Forstcr 0 15 0 New Year's Cards, viz. :
Miss H. C. Field .... 0 3 6
Miss S. Victory .... 0 5 9 Master E. B. Hooper. 2 15 6
3 14 9 Mrs. Pearse, Langley. 0 6 0
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f. t. 4. . I. A.
Mr. Simmonds 0 5 0 Mr. T. Hall 0 II (I
Miss S. Ross, Draycott 0 0 6 Miss Reynolds 0 0 0
Mra. Eattell 0 J 0 Mr. Hulbert 0 9 3
Miss E. Fry 0 3 0 Miss E. Read 0 10 0
Mrs. Beak 0 S 0 Mr. Godwin 0 A 4
Miss Tanner 0 10 0 Mr. Tibbie* 0 3 8
Miss Fry 0 0 0 Mrs. Read 0 10 0
Miss Sealy 0 2 0 Collection at Up Strat-
Collection at Goat Acre 0 8 0 ton 0 13 1
Do. at Langley, per 24 5 I
Rev. Mr. Events . . ] 14 4
Do. at Kingston, St.
Michael's, per do... 0 13 0 YORKSHIRE.
Do. at Moredon 1 1 3 EAST RIDING AUXILIARY.
Collections at Goat
Acre 3 1* 0 Rev. Thos. Stratten, Secretary.
Do. at Christian Mai On Account 187 6 0
ford 6 14 0
Pontefrmt -. Barker, Eq. ..D 2 0 0
Cards, per Mr. H -:ul :
Mrs. Hay ward 0 12 0 NORTH RIDING AUXILIARY.
Miss Hunt 0 10 a John Holt, Esq. Treasurer.
Mr. Grubb 0 8 2 On Account SO 0

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.

The thanks of the Directors are respectfully presented to the following,

viz.Miss Tnstian, Crawford Street, for a parrel containing Clothing for the
Poor A Bible and TestamentTracts and 17*. 6d. the produce of New
Year's Gift Cards.Mr. W. Rains, for a quantity of Evangelical and Home
Missionary Magazines. A. J. & H. W. for a bundle of useful articles of
Clothing for the Home Missionary Dorcas Society, and 5 vols, of Evangelical
and Home Missionary Magazines.Miss Grange, Piccadilly, for a bundle of
Clothing for the Home Missionary Dorcas Society, and a quantity of Books,
Tracts and Magazines.
The following Agents return their sincere thanks to the Religious Tract
Society for Tracts and Childrens' Reward Books ; viz.
Rev" E. Leightou, Loughborough, LeicestershireRev. W. Selbie, Thur-
low, SuffolkRev. J. Prior, Milton, Dorset Kev. J. Summers, M'alsingham,
Norfolk.
The Committee of the Ladies' Home Missionary Dorcas Society, return
their grateful acknowledgments to Mrs. Glover and Miss Mansfield of
Birmingham, for a seasonable' Donation of Ten Pounds.
The Friend who sent the Diamond Ring was requested in the February
Magazine, to inform the Secretarieshow they could communicate with him
on the subjectThe request is now repeated.

Journals have been received during the past month from the following
Missionaries :
The Rev. Messrs. AdinAllenAmosAnderson Bettinson Cham
berlainDavis EllisFosterGeorge Gouge Hackett Hargreaves
Harrison HurstLordLeightonM'DowallMitchellJamesonNeill
Oram PalmerPrainPriorRamsay ReeveT. RobertsF. F. Ro
bertsSelbie SharpSmithStirmeyStone Strongman Sunderland
SummersTaylorVernonH. White Wood.

ErrataIn April Magazine, for Weigh House Society in aid of Missions,

instead of Fifteen Shillings read Fifteen Pounds.
vox. I.N. s.
Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society1!
Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriiirs ; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.,
JOSHUA WILSON, Esq., and BENJAMIN HANBURY, Esq., Treasurers ; th
Rev. E. A. DUNN, Rev. A. WELLS, and Rev. Dr. MATHESON, Secretaries;
by Messrs. LADBROKES and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings; by
Messrs. HANKEY, Fenchnrch-street, and by any of the Directors.

3. COWELL, TB1NTER, 22, QUEEN'S ROW, PIM1.ICO.

 THE

HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.

JUNE, 1841.

THE

TWENTY SECOND ANNIVERSARY

OP THE

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The Twenty Second Anniversary of the Home Missionary So

ciety has been held under very encouraging auspices. The intimate
connection, so cordially formed at the last Annual Meeting, with
the Congregational Union of England and Wales, has received
the warm approbation of the Churches and Associations. It may be
said with truth, that the new arrangement has gained many friends.
There is a more decided attention to Home, than has appeared at
any former period as requiring the combined energies of all who
are friendly to the Evangelization of England. The Directors
have pursued their course with continued harmony and zeal, and
with encouraging success. They expressed confidence last year
in those who had promised to aid the Society, and they have not
been disappointed. The Churches, as well as individuals, have
come generously forward to aid the Society. As the Directors
have thus been encouraged to adopt new Stationsthey will re
quire the continued and enlarged assistance of their friends, to
defray the increased permanent expenditure. The adoption of
the plan for educating Home Missionaries, has also enlarged the
outlay of the Society's funds so that this year also, additional
Churches must come forward, and encourage the efforts of the
Directors. The claim on the friends of Missions, is made with
great hope. Similar appeals during the past year, have been
responded to by many ; and as the claims are increasing in num
ber and importance, the Directors cannot doubt the readiness, of
the Congregational Churches to assist.
vol. i. n. s. u
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THE ANNIVERSARY SERMON

was preached at the Rev. John Clayton's, Jun. Chapel, Poultry,
by the Rev. John Ely of Leeds, on Monday evening, the 17th
May, from Jerem. viii. 22.
We are happy to announce, that the Preacher has kindly con
sented to publish his excellent and appropriate Discourse. The
perusal of it, we have no doubt will greatly tend to promote at
tention to the claims of Home.

THE ANNUAL MEETING

of this Society was held at Exeter Hall on Tuesday, the 18th
May, the attendance at which was very numerous. THOMAS
WILSON, Esq. was called to the Chair.
The meeting commenced with singing; and prayer having been
offered by the Rev. T. Binney ;
The CHAIRMAN rose and said," It was not my intention to
appear publicly in any of the Institutions this year, on account of my
advanced age and increasing infirmities, but your Secretaries have
persuaded me to meet you on this occasion, and certainly my heart
is with this Society. We have two Institutions which I consider to
be of very great importancethe Foreign Missionary Society, and the
Home Missionary Society. And they must work together ; they can
not go on separately. Respecting Foreign Missions, we know that
" Christ must reign," and inherit the uttermost parts of the earth for
his possession. And what is said with respect to Home Missions?
" Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." We live in a country
highly favoured with religious privileges, more so than any other,
and the freedom of our worship is one source of this prosperity. But
we must lament that so much sin and wickedness yet prevail. There
is much yet to be done. And if any ask, why the state of the country
does not present a more pleasing aspect, we say it is for want of more
vigorous, self-denying, and united efforts among the professing people
ef Christ. This Society has this direct object in view, to send the Gos
pel, where otherwise it could not be diffusedto send missionaries, to
support and encourage them, and stand by them. Therefore it is
worthy our support. I have no doubt that it will go on to do more
good than has ever yet be done. It has of late been much invigorated
and we must all rejoice that we have now obtained an additional
Secretary, who will devote all his time and energy to this great work.
I trust that we shall have this evening, much of the presence and bles
sing of God with us. I have no doubt the Report will be very satis
 FOR JUNE, 1841. 141
factory and encouraging. Our missionaries need all the support and
encouragement you can give them, especially in the times in which
we live, for in many places priestly domination is set at workin
private circles and by private visitation, to do all they can to threaten
and prevent the people from attending our places of worship. I there
fore do hope, that you will feel disposed to act liberally this evening,
in support of this noble Institution."
The CHAIRMAN called on
The Rev. Dr. M ATHESON, one of the Secretaries, to read an ab
stract of the Report of the proceedings of the Society during the past
year. It gave an encouraging account of the present state of the So
ciety's stations, agents, and funds. The number of stations was given
as 143; the number of agents as 136; the number of students pre
paring for home missionary service, 13. The Sunday-schools were
in number 168: children, 9,500 ; and teachers, 1,100. The agents of
the Society superintended 48 Bible classes, containing 700 scholars.
The number of towns, villages, and hamlets, in which the agents
preached was 550. The number of villages altogether destitute of
the Gospel, within a few miles of the stations of the Society, was report
ed as 350, needing at the present time 50 additional missionaries,
without taking into account 3000 or 4000 parishes, in which no Gospel
is preached by the national clergy. The report gave an encouraging
account of the state of the funds, which had increased, during the
past year, from every source, except that of legacies. The necessity
for increased exertion was urged upon the friends of the Society, by
a statement of the moral destitution of England.
The Rev. E. A. DUNN, one of the Secretaries, (in the absence of
the respected treasurer, Thomas Thompson, Esq., who was prevented
by indisposition from attending), read the financial statement, from
which it appeared that the income amounted to 8603. 15*. 2d., and
the expenditure for the year amounted to 8340. 7s. Id. which, with the
balance in hand, from the former year, left the sum of 1336. 14*. 8rf.
in favour of the Society, which sum will be required in less than six
weeks, to meet the demands on the Society.
Rev. J. BLACKBURN, on rising to propose the first resolution,
said :I consider this a solemn and deeply interesting meeting. Dur
ing the past month, many of us have been privileged to meet again
and again within these spacious walls, contemplating the spiritual
condition of the different nations of the heathen world. It seems at
length as if the claims of old England were to be heard. Like a
well known principle in acoustics, we have spoken to the most distant
point first, and then the sound has come reverberating back till it has
reached us at home. I believe that the moral and spiritual condition
of England is a question of vital moment not only to ourselves, but
to the whole human race. And when I recollect the high position
which the providence of God lias assigned to this country among all
the nations of mankind, so that our gracious Sovereign sways a seep
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tre over an empire upon which the sun never sets, when I think that
she reigns over probably a sixth part of the whole human family, I
do feel that a high destiny is assigned to us, and that we shall be a
blessing or a curse to the world, as evangelical religion is advanced or
impeded among our vast home population. Allow me to say that the
question of England's condition is a grave and solemn question, and
I trust that we shall come to it in the spirit of faith and prayer : that
we shall be anxious to look at our own condition without self flattery,
and though, of course, we should like to avoid self reproach, yet we
must speak the truth in love, and ascertain the real condition in which
we are. Can we think, for a moment, of some of the facts which
have been brought before us to-night, in the Report, and of those
that have been brought before Parliament, by the inquiries of
commissioners, and of committees of both houses, without feel
ing that our country is in a fearful condition ? We are told by the
commissioners of police that there are 40,000 vagrants employed in
various departments of vice and crimepervading this country from
one end to the other40,000 missionaries of Satan, allow me to call
them, are going into our towns and villages to set up suttlers' booths,
to erect mountebank shows, to tell the fortunes of the ignorant and
credulous, and to induce the young and inexperienced to enter on the
paths of vice and crime. Can we think, that on the authority of her
Majesty's commissioners, this astounding fact is established, and not
arouse our minds to the consideration that there are elements at work
that need the counteracting influence of pure and undefined religion ?
Think again of the facts detailed by the officers employed on the coast
blockade ;think what they tell you of the savage ferocity of the in
habitants of all our maritime counties, who, when they hear the
signal of a wreck on shore, come down, not to save the drowning
stranger, or to stretch out the hand of tender compassion to their
bereaved ship-wrecked countrymen, but to rob their persons, to pil
lage the wreck, to share in the spoil, like beasts of pray. Let any one
read the documents before Parliament upon that one subject, and they
will find that three, four, or five thousand will come down to the
shore, and add to the misery and wretchedness of those who have
been ruined as regards their temporal interests, and barely snatched
from a watery grave. Think of a million and a half of money spent
during the last year, in fees to lawyers and barristers for prosecuting
criminals, and see how prisons are rising up in every part of our
country. Cast a look at the system, even though reformed, of our
poor-law administration. Look at the exertions, (which I must confess
I regard with satisfaction, as a part of an enlightened legislation,) to
meet the state of things as they now exist; but yet they are a melan
choly proofofthe ignorance, vice, poverty, and inequality of the circum
stances of the people by whom we are surrounded. All these things
tend to show that we are living, as it were, on the crust of a volcano.
A gentleman on this platform, during the present month, reminded us
 ron JUNE, 1841. 143

ofa certain district in South America where it is supposed that towns

and villages, for many a mile, are sleeping upon a volcano that roars
beneath them, that bye and bye may upheave its fiery billows, and
engulfthem in one fearful deadly conflagration. I do not like to paint
dark pictures, but no individual can think of the`embarrassed state of
our commercial affairs, or see how the enemy has sown tares among the
people,the tares of infidelity in every form down to the socialism of
yesterday, no one can think ofthe theories and doctrines inculcated
on the people by political agitators, without feeling that the condition
of our country is one that requires the most prayerful anxiety of every
patriotic mind. And what is to be done? There are various empiricks
ready with their expedients, but I would say, in the language of the
patriarch, Ye are all physicians of no value. One class of statesmen
tells us that men are vicious because they are pent up in these crowd
ed towns and never see the face of Gods creation, and that if they
could only have parks, and gardens, and zoological repositories,
then they would become very lovely, gentle creatures. I hope I can
relish the works of God when my eyes rests with gladness there
on, but let me ask such individuals, Did the licentious Greeks want
lovely scenery? Do the stupid and infatuated Turks at the pre
sent day want lovely scenery? Why did not the force of all that is
charming in the scenes of nature teach the inhabitants of the Polyne
sian isles to delight in whatever things were pure, lovely, venerable,
and of good report? Were they not found like fiends dwelling amid
the scenes of paradise? whilst those who visited them rejoiced in the
loveliness of the scenery, they mourned
That only man was vile.
But we are to seek a remedy in the increase of civilization. I value
the refinements that are diffused among the people, and I should
rejoice if they could be taught the urbane and polished manners
which intercourse with refined society can alone secure. But I sup
pose there were such manners to be found in ancient times. I suppose
that Egypt in her glory, Babylon in her greatness, and Athens amidst
all her elegant accomplishments,-that Rome the mistress of the
world, like Paris at the present day, possessed all the politeness
which can characterise polished society together with all the un
godliness that makes men desperately wicked before their Maker
and their Judge. And then with regard to the influence of letters,
though I love education, and desire it may be extended as the means
of occupying the minds of men, and of preventing them from descend
ing to gross vices, yet all must be well aware that such men as
Hobbs, and Bolingbroke, as Gibbon, and Byron, were not deficient
in all the higher attainments of scholarship, and yet had hearts at
enmity against God. Nothing but religion, nothing but the religion
of the Son of God, which is the appointed antidote that heaven has
revealed, can correct the abounding evils hy which our country is
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debased. But it may be said, have not the people religion ? Look
abroad on the face of your own beloved country as you fly through
the air urged on by the winged speed of steam, or as you creep
through the winding roads on an old coach that travels three times a
weekcan you look at the scene, beholding the elegant little parson
age, and the beautiful little church lifting its modest towers amongst
the trees, without acknowledging that we are a religious people?
Then how are we in this state ? The reply is, Oh ! think of our popula
tion, we have doubled our population within the last century, and
there are so many sects and parties that the people are disgusted
with religion, and their minds have been alienated from an authorised
ministry ! How did Wesley and Whitefield find this country a hundred
years ago ? If we have eighteen millions of people in England now,
there were nine millions a century back ; there were the same number
of parishes, the same number of pulpits, the same number of incum
bents then as now ; how was it, then, that with half the work to do
those Evangelists found it so miserably done ?I do not wish to stand
here in the bitterness of party spirit, but in sober sadness I wish to
speak of these things, because the salvation of my beloved countrymen,
who are bone of my bone, and flesh of my flesh, is more important
to me than the meums and tuums of party.Whether I am ap
plauded or censured, I shall freely speak my mind on this matter.
Why then I ask did Wesley and Whitefield find the country in
such a state ? Because Christ's own institution had been overlook
ed since the Restoration, that is, the preachingof the Gospel by
the living voice ; I know how to appreciate pre-composed forms of
prayer, and liturgical services, and the reading of the Holy
Scriptures in public. But I wish my brethren in the ministry to
ask themselves, whether they have ever found, in all the con
versations they have held with men about thoir eternal interests
and personal experience, any considerable number of indivi
duals impressed by the public reading of the Scriptures, either in the
meeting-house, or in the church. We read the Scriptures in all our
congregations, I suppose, and feel it to be a part of our Christian
duty, a part of the testimony of the Church, to the authenticity of the
document, that as our fathers transmitted that book to us as the
Word of God, so we hand it down to our children. But, though I
have conversed with many hundreds of persons about their eternal
welfare, yet I never met with one person who said, that the public
reading of the Scriptures in church or chapel was the means in the
first instance of bringing light to his mind, or conviction to his heart.
I do not say that God will not employ his own word in this way i but
this I will say, I find in the New Testament that the preaching of the
Gospel to every creature is Christ's own appointed instrumentality :
that we are to herald the truth, to lift up the voice like a trumpet, to
cry aloud and spare not. He that has given men ears to hear, and eyes to
sec, and nerves to sympathise with the excitement of their fellow-men,
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has adapted the public preaching of the Gospel, to the necessities and
feeli ngs of our common nature ; and, therefore, I do think this is one
cause why the great state machinery, for the making known of Christi
anity through this country, has failed, because the gift of preaching had
not been a sine qua non in the appointment of the clergy. What should
we do brethren, if we could not preach 1 When we in our youth go
before our respected pastors as candidates for the ministry, our gift of
utterance is enquired after next to our piety. When wc appear before
yourself, Sir, or other venerated elders for academic reception, we
have to undergo a sore ordeal as to our gift of utterance, and as soon
as two years have passed over our heads, we are sent to preach. Our
ministry is taught to regard preaching, not reading, as the first duty
of their vocation. Reading the discourse of an able divine, however
suitable in itself, is not the thing which comes home to the heart. The
truth must gush from the heart of him who enunciates it in order to
affect the hearts of those who hear him. To illustrate the want of
scriptural knowledge in our country, let me mention the following
circumstance. I was looking the other day into the letter of Dr. Wise
man, the celebrated Roman Catholic polemic in this country, now
Bishop of the midland district, but called Bishop of Milepotamus.
Dr. Wiseman, in addressing Dr. Newman of Oxford in very gentle,
brotherly phrase [rather a suspicious circumstance this] and remind
ing him of the brotherly intercourse they had at Rome ; towards the end
grows rather stern with his brother, and tells him of the sad neglect of
the Protestant church in this country. In a note, he mentions this very
appalling fact, and I had only introduced this gentleman's name to au
thenticate the statement. He says, that two Roman Catholic professors
of StMary Oscot were walking in the road the other day, and met one of
the boys of the Protestant school ; they began to ask him some ques
tions about religion, but found him very ignorant ; at last, they said
to him, " How many Gods are there ?" The boy looked for a moment
somewhat puzzled, and then said, " Nine." They asked him again,
and he then replied, " Four." They pressed him further, and then
he said, that though he had been to school, he knew nothing about it.
Oh shame to our common protestantism ! that in thus, the fourth cen
tury of the Reformation, the emissaries of Rome should come into the
heart of England and taunt us with monstrous ignorance like this. Is
it not high time that all the little jealousies and suspicions of party
should be forgotten in the great solicitude which should animate all
who feel for the advancement of the glorious doctrines of the Refor
mation. I rise to move the first Resolution.
W. A. HANKEY, Esq., in seconding the resolution, said, if there
be one subject which has been more impressed on my mind for the last
30 years than another, it is that connected withChristian Missionaries
nay, so much attached was I to that peculiar mission with which I was
more immediately associated, that when this Society assumed the
name Home Missionary, my jealousy was arousedand I asked by
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what right they had assumed that designation. I used to consider

that missions indicated operations carried on amongst those abroad
in heathenish darkness, and in all the brutality of manners which that
darkness necessarily encouraged. But I must confess, after the light
which has been thrown on the question by the labours of this Society,
that as much ignorance, yea ignorance more awful and more to be
deprecated, is to be found in this country than in any part of the habi
table globe. Could any heathen, from the northern to the southern
pole, have manifested greater ignorance of the fundamental truths of
religion, than that referred to by Mr. Blackburn, who knew not whe
ther there were more Gods than one. Those best acquainted with the
state of the country in general, but more especially the agricultural
districts, will bear ample testimony to the truth of such assertions as
these ; nay, I may even say, that I have found ignorance of a more
astonishing kind. I remember once meeting with a shepherd on some
Downs, near the sea coast, and, after finding that he was deplorably
ignorant, I endeavoured to ascertain its full extent. I asked him if
he could tell me the name of the King then reigning in this country.
No, he eould not. I then inquired whether he could tell if the nation
was at war or living in peace? " No," was his answer, he knew noth
ing about it. If such facts present themselves, is it necessary to use
any arguments at all to prove it is the duty of every enlightened in
dividual, whether possessing merely common understanding, or bles
sed with religious knowledge and the light of grace in his heart, to
lay himself out to dissipate that darkness that prevails over the land.
I, therefore, cordially rejoice in the formation of this Society, and I
now more earnestly than ever wish it permanent prosperity. There
is another fact that has recently recommended it to my attention and
approbation, it is this : for sundry years I used to think that it went
forward into the world under a somewhat doubtful aspect. It did not
declare itself, but went forth professing to be in harmony with all
sects, and never wishing to rouse in the minds of any one the slight
est feeling of displeasure and opposition ; now I think that was wrong
I think that truth, in its various bearings, has one uniform aspect,
and now you are going forward with your colours before 3'ouand
you declare that you maintain those principles which are embraced,
and have been for so many ages, by churches now designated congre
gational. I rejoice in this, because you thereby declare not only the
truth as it respects the doctrines of the Gospel, but you declare the
whole truth as to the form in which you wish to dispense those doc
trines. It has been said by some, that souls are all of equal value
that the soul of a heathen is as valuable as that of an inhabitant of
Great Britain. I call that in question when the consequences of
unbelief, and the obligation of enduring the penalties of unbelief, are
taken into account. I know what answer I should give to the ques
tion, as to whether if I were to perish under the just sentence of the
Almighty,-r-l would rather perish as an inhabitant of an ignorant, un
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enlightened, and unevangelised part of the world, than an inhabitant
of this favoured country. Let us estimate the value of souls accord
ing to that standard. If they who have but an imperfect knowledge
of the will of tlieir Lord shall meet with stripes, O what must be the
punishment of those, who have wilfully rejected the light of the Gos
pel, and cast off that salvation therein presented to them? We all
know that the sight of the eye, much more affectst he mind than the
hearing of the ear. That deplorable degradation, therefore, that
absence of all religion, which we see among our fellow men, ought
to excite our hearts to far more commiseration than can be produced
by hearing the tales of distant heathens. I remember, a short time ago,
when standing on the sea shore during a very heavy storm, a number
of fishermen's boats were caught in it, and were hastening to the shore.
They all, with the exception of one or two, reached it in safety. One
was upset by a wave, and we saw the unhappy seamen floating in the
ocean. Those on shore immediately hastened to their relief, and the
greater portion were saved. . But all could not be reached, and I,
and multitudes of others, saw one or two sink to rise no more. Now
I ask you, whether such a scene as that, is not calculated to excite
more commiseration, and a deeper feeling of compassion, than hear
ing of multitudes being wrecked afar off? These were our country
men; they were within reach of the shore, and had an arm been long
enough, we might have stretched it out to their rescue. Apply this
truth to those, who are within reach of the shore of eternal salvation.
The invitation is sounding in their ears, but yet from some neglect or
other, perhaps even from ignorance inculcated on their minds by false
doctrine, or false principles, these individuals, even within reach of
salvation, and with multitudes that would be happy to stretch out theii
hands to bring them on shore, nevertheless sink in the waves of eter
nal perdition. Such a scene as this may be every day witnessed. If
we go into the cottages of the poor we see them sinking into the arms
of death, and we can only hope where we cannot be confident. Let
such considerations as these of the value of every one of these immor
tal spirits so departing, stir us up to greater activity and diligence
than ever. We cannot all go and be missionaries ; but there are per
sons raised up to execute this Christian and charitable officelet us
employ them. But if we are willing that they should be sent by us,
we must sustain them by our property and influence. Let us all, in
proportion to the degree, in which we are earnest in seeking to accom
plish the salvation of the souls of our countrymen, unite ourselves to
this Society. Let us continue to augment its exertions and opera
tions till it shall pervade the whole of our country, and by other instru
mentality the whole earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the
Lord, as the waters cover the sea.
The resolution having been put and agreed to, the Chairman retired,
and was succeeded by Mr. T. M. COOMBS.
The Rev. G. SMITH (of Plymouth) rose and said,I feel great
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pleasure in taking any little part in the interesting and delightful

engagements of the present evening. I much approve of the general
principles of the Home Missionary Society. I come from a large
agricultural county, where the value of the labours of this Institution
may be appreciated more fully, than in the immediate vicinity of the
'metropolis itself. I come from a county, indebted to your Society for
a large number of devoted agents from a county that has received
largely from your contributions, and that is blessed by the gathering
of congregations, and the formation of Christian churches, which, but
for your instrumentality and aid, would have had no existence, and
but for the continuation of which aid would be thrown back into
their previous state of wretchedness and woe. Is it possible that,
in the middle of the 19th century, in Great Britain, there can be any
necessity for a Home Missionary Society ? One might indeed doubt
it, if there were not indubitable evidence brought forward to demon
strate the affecting truth, that multitudes of the people are perishing
for lack of knowledge. The details which have been presented to
night are of a truly affecting kind, and they prove to my own mind,
beyond a doubt, the vast value and importance of such a machinery,
as that which we are met this evening to promote. I like the honest,
simple character of this Institution. I rejoice exceedingly that the
committee have not thought it desirable to court the patronage of the
noble and the great on this occasionthat it has not been thought ne
cessary, in order to prove our loyalty, to place a decided politician in
the 'chairin order to demonstrate our Protestantism to place an
ultra-Protestant on the platformor in order to evince our attachment
to the constitution as by law established, to be proclaiming aloud our
regard for a very doubtful appendage to that constitution. The loyalty
of Dissenters has never rightly been doubted, ha' never properly been
called for a moment in question. Kings have owned it, senators have
proclaimed it, and the work in which we are engaged, is in perfect
accordance with the principle that is inculcated on us, to fear God,
and to be subject not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake.
I think it has been amply made out, that there is an absolute necessity
for such an Institution as this. I think the case has been well proved,
that this Society ought not to sail under doubtful colours, but be
recognised as purely Congregational, and for this simple reasonall
its operations are Congregational, and all its supplies are Congrega
tional. Besides, if ever there was a time, when any thing was to be
gained by keeping back part of the truth, that time has now departed,
and perhaps for ever. I am persuaded that our enemies, who avow
their principles boldly and fully, will respect the honesty and integrity
which will mark the whole of our proceedings, when we announce the
fact, that whilst it is our great primary object to lead men to Christ,
it is likewise our decision to form them into Christian churches on the
New Testament polity, that they may become instruments of diffusing
the light of the glorious Gospel in their respective localities. If I am
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called on to give any little aid I can, I think I have a right to examine
the principles on which the Society is founded, and the objects at
which it is aiming. If its designs were to diffuse doubtful principles,
I would have nothing to do with it. If it were a chimerical scheme
which never could be realised, I think as a wise man I ought to tum
my energies in another direction, and employ them on other and
more possible projects. This is a principle which ought to regulate
the whole of our conduct. Now apply this principle to the object
before us. It is the conversion of our peasantry to the faith and
obedience of the Gospel of the Son of God ; it is to communicate to
multitudes of our fellow-men, the glad tidings offredemption. If we
were to stand up to announce the affecting fact, that there were
myriads of people without a home, without a friend, without suitable
raiment, without food, we should awaken the sympathies of the whole
of London ; every philanthropist, every man who had the least pre
tensions to benevolence, every man who had any regard for a cheap
loafwho had any anxiety for the safety of our dominions, and the
welfare of the people, would spring forward at once to the help of the
myriads in this awful condition. We have a more awful tale to tell
this assembly. We do not make it known to the irreligious world,
for they cannot sympathise with or help us. We have to turn to the
church of the Lord Jesus Christ ; for this matter belongs to them ;
and we state before them, that there are millions of their fellow-
countrymen perishing for lack of knowledge, which knowledge they
possess ; that there are multitudes perishing for the bread of life, and
they can deal it out; that there are millions lying in the valley of the
shadow of death, paralysed by the power of moral death, unable to
move, reposing in their apathy, and that it is our duty to go and call
them to repentance, to prophecy in the valley of vision, and become
the instruments of conveying to them the bread of life. Look at the
present position of this countrythe vast amount of ignorance, con
fusion, and preparedness for mischief. What is it that we have to
fear in reference to the position of the great mass of the people ? Is
it their growing intelligence? No ; it is mere brute force. We ought
to have the intellects of men cultivated, and the habits of men im
proved and nothing can do this effectually but the glorious gospel
of the grace of God. There is no safety to any class of Society, while
the mass of the people is enslaved and unevangelised. If society be
compared to a vast pyramid, then except the foundations be stable
and the base be good, the very summit itself must be jeopardised;
and so if the mass below us is not pious, is not brought under the
influence of sound religious instruction, we have reason to tremble
though not in the sense in which it is generally usedfor the altar
and the throne. ,It appears to me, that the especial duty of Great
Britain at the present moment is, to make renewed eiforts for the
evangelisation of our peasantry. Every day, numbers are emigrating
to different parts of the earth, and is it not important that they should
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go with right views of religious truth. If we could send forth a band

of regenerate peasantry, to lay the foundation of future colonies, such
as the pilgrim fathers, who placed their foot on the rock of Plymouth,
and planted in the very desert of America the tree of liberty, under
which thousands are now sitting, enjoying the freedom of the gospef,
then the moral influence of English laws, and that Christianity which
England recognises, would be felt to the ends of the earth, and all
nations would call our country blessed. It appears to me that we
are laid under obligations, just in proportion as we are attached to
the great Missionary enterprise to aid this Society. There is a com
plaint on the part of all the great Foreign Missionary Societies, that
their income is not equal to their expenditure. Our London Missio
nary Society, though generously supported, yet wants a further supply
of money to carry out its plans. I honestly believe that a much greater
amount cannot be obtained from our churches. I believe, that the
majority of the churches are doing, what they ought to do with respect
to the missionary work. I do not mean to say that every rich gentle
man in them is doing what he could dothat those gentlemen whose
obituaries we read in the Evangelical Magazine, and who leave so
many thousands behind them, did all that they might have accomplish
ed. But as it regards the middle classes, who constitute the bulk
and strength of our congregations, I do believe that they are doing as
much as can fairly be expected of them, in reference to the advance
ment of the kingdom of Jesus Christ. How, then, are we to meet
the necessities which have been created with respect to the heathen
world ? By planting new churches in the midst of Great Britain : by
doing what you, sir, and other gentlemen, are effecting, in this large
metropolis, building noble and respectable places of worship, which
are crowded by attentive hearers ; by sending additional agents
through the length and breadth of the land. Wherever you constitute
a church and collect a congregation, there you will find a fountain
springing up, the influence of whose healing streams will be felt to the
ends of the earth. I think the present time is pre-eminently favourable
to the advancement of the Home Missionary Societyshall we not
call it the Congregational Home Missionary Society ; I think it is
destined to realise a far greater amount of prosperity than it has
hitherto been permitted to enjoy. There is a sentiment frequently
quoted, not indeed of a saintwould that he had beenbut of a
poet whose mind was imbued with much wisdom, and who had great
understanding. He once said, in a work that shall be nameless on
the present occasion
" There is a tide in the affairs of men,
Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune."
I think this Society has just reached that part of the tide, it is now
flood. There is a set-in of good feeling on the part of the peoplea
great increase of zeal and contribution. I think that now you have
simply to expand your canvas to the favouring breeze, to let go your
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streamers in the gale, to inscribe on them, " glory to God in the high
est; on earth peace, and good will towards Britain," and then in the
channels which the providence of God has cut, and in the waters
which the fountains of the sanctuary are supplying, your stately vessel
may move throughout the land, and communicate the glad tidings of
spiritual salvation to those who are ready to perish. We are called
by the peculiar circumstances of the times in which we live, to renew
ed efforts. Reference has been made to the reproach, obloquy, and
opposition which we have met. It is very just to sympathise with our
beloved brethren, the Home Missionaries, toiling in dark and benight
ed districts of the land, where the power of the patron and the priest,
of the landlord and the squire, is all but omnipotent and overwhelm
ing. Yet it is noble, to see men occasionally rising up in the dignity
of our common nature, and treating with that contempt which it de
serves, all unsuitable interference with their religious opinions. Let
us help them ; let us encourage them. The time is rapidly coming,
I apprehend, when the value of this principle will be better known,
understood, and recognised, than at the present moment. We are
called on to put it prominently forth. The age in which we live is
one of great activity. There is activity at Rome; there is activity at
Oxford. There are latent energies put forth in a most extraordinary
way. The elements of light and darkness, of good and evil, of bap
tismal regeneration and regeneration of the spirit, are all put in col
lision. We have no fear of the power of Divine truth. Let us cleave
to it and love truth and love peace. I apprehend we are called on, to
put forth a class of agency which shall be adapted to meet the cir
cumstances of the times. I do not wish to speak a single unkind word
of any agents employed by this Society. I think, however, that in
times past, some were more fitted for the 18th than the 19th century
very good men indeed, but not suited to the present day. I rejoice,
therefore, that an academical institution is now on foot, to cultivate
the minds of the agents, and render their labours more effective. I
think the principle on which that Institution is conducted, will call
forth the admiration of all our churches. I hope much from the noble
band which will go forth from that Institution, and though they may
not have walked in classic halls, and matriculated in one of the learned
institutions of our land, and though they may be deprived of those
distinctions which are the just reward of learning, and which we shall
not be deprived of in future, thanks to the wisdom of her Majesty's
Governmentthough our agents should have none of those advantages
though they may be looked down upon with scorn and contempt, by
individuals who imagine that they have a vast superiority over them,
yet God will bless them. I have often thought that there was an un
generous spirit exhibited by those persons. Is it not absurd to enclose
a fountain, and then taunt us for not drinking of its waters ? To
chain the eagle to the rock, and then complain that he does not soar
in his native element to gaze, on the orb of day? The resolution I
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bold in my hand bears reference to the augmented income of the So

ciety, the increased number of agents employed, and the success with
which God has been pleased to bless their labours. In reference to
these matters, ample information has been laid before you. There is,
however, one closing remark in connexion with the resolution to which
I will allude. It refers to the absolute necessity of Divine influence,
and it calls on this large assembly, on the churches of Christ, and on
all who love the Redeemer, to pray for the effusion of the Divine
Spirit, that great good may be accomplished, and multitudes be turn
ed to the Lord. I like this part of the resolution, because I am per
suaded that the Directors have not introduced it as a matter of form,
as a graceful appendage, as a sort of drapery to the statue, but that
they recognise it as a great fundamental principle. What have our
missionaries to do? To go and preach Christ. There is just a possi
bility of our putting an ungodly dependence, on the adaptation of the
glorious gospel to convert the soul, and we are always in danger of
forgetting the necessity of Divine influence; let us, therefore, be
deeply aware of the fact, that without the Spirit of God all our efforts
will be in vain. I rejoice that our missionaries are not led away by
any of the evils of the present day ; that they do not turn aside after
every novelty in doctrine or practice ; that they are men in whom the
church may confide. A circumstance was omitted in the abstract of
the Report read which I think should be mentioned. At the Autum
nal meeting of the Congregational Union in the city of Bristol, a
gentleman sent up a note to the chairman, saying that he would give
a thousand pounds to the British missions. This has never been re
sponded to as it ought. There arc many gentlemen in Great Britain,
connected with our congregational churches, who could give a like
sum. I trust that the spirit that rested on him will rest on others,
and that many generous contributions will be made to the cause of
God, proportioned to the greatuess of its claims. I beg leave to move
the second resolution.
The Rev. R. FLETCHER, of Manchester, in seconding the resolu
tion, said,I am come from a very different district from that which
Mr. Smith resides in. We have not received any assistance from
this Society, yet there is a great need for home missionary operations.
I rejoice, however, to say, that it is not entirely neglected. If there be
great stupidity in the agricultural districts, there is much acuteness
in the manufacturing districts, but sadly misinformed, and under
most awful misdirection. When I read the accounts sent in from
time to time by the agents of our County Association, I feel there is
much need for efforts of this kind. There is one agricultural district
in Lancashire, about twenty miles in length by ten in widjli, in which
there is not, if I except one corner of it, a single evangelical preacher.
It is covered over with Popery, and that semi-popery which is still
taught in many of the pulpits. We have sent an agent, who is the
only person, as far as I know, who preaches the glorious Gospel to
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the thousands who inhabit that district. Although we have not the
honour of being in intimate connexion with your Society, we are en
gaged in the same work, and I believe that the only reason why we
have not contributed largely to your funds, or received your agents,
is, that we were first in operation. The cause has been advancing
among us. We have now 50 agents, which is a large number for one
county. I trust, however, that we shall be able to do something in
the way of finance, but not because our funds are overflowing, for at
the last audit there was a deficiency of several hundred pounds. It
was stated in the Report that simultaneous collections were made. I
like the idea. I made the proposal to my own people ; it was not
convenient to have a collection then, but I hope it will in the course
of the present year, and that a great part will be given to this Society.
We need have no jealousy about foreign operations: for who are the
parties on this platform, but the Directors of the London Missionary
Society ? What has created the home missionary spirit, but the mis
sionary spirit with reference to abroad ? I rejoice to think that these
two causes are in fact one, and that they must go on hand in hand.
There was one expression in the Report, with which I was much
pleased. It intimated that a time might come, when there would be
no need for this Society. It is a matter of deep regret that there
should be need for it now. It has been said, that it is a reflection on
the church, that in the nineteenth century there should be any neces
sity for sending forth missionaries in England. I hope that that re
proach will bye and bye be wiped away. I trust you will contribute
all in your power, and that the spirit of God will rest upon your ex
ertions ; that success will attend the efforts made for the formation
of churches, that these churches will become independent, and be en
abled to stand alone without your support, and then it shall come to
pass that this Society shall be dissolved by its very success.
The resolution was then put and carried, after which the collection
was made.
The Rev. Dr. CAMPBELL then rose and said,I have been
accustomed, Sir, to see you presiding, in another chair somewhat
frequently, and I conceive that there is a very great propriety in your
occupancy of that chair this evening. I allude to your being chair
man of the London Missionary Society, and that circumstance, com
bined with your presence here, may lead to the supposition that there
is a congruity between these two Societies. Is there any person here
who doubts it? I am sometimes accustomed to look at the London
Missionary Society as a vine, with its trunk planted in England, its
branches stretching throughout the world, over its oceans, its conti
nents, and its isles, and the sons of men plucking the goodly grapes
which are pendant from them. If we take up this view, it then be
comes of the utmost importance, that we attend to the state of the
trunk. We have been making great efforts for some time past, to
replenish the treasury of our Societywould that they had been more
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successful but still I think you will bear mc out, that London has
done well. The men of the country are always saying to us, " Set
an example." The Directors send down their circularswet, shall
I say, sometimes with their tears entreating them to make an
exertion. They reply, " We will; but you the Directors, make
a movement in London." Now, some months ago, London did
set an example, and we hope that the provinces will imitate it.
Nothing, it strikes me, is more clear than this that we cannot live on
extraordinary efforts. Any thing extraordinary cannot be permanent,
for it would then cease to be extraordinary. What, then, is to be
done? We are to remove the earth from the surface of our beautiful
vine, we are to bring sustenance from wherever we can find it, the
best and the most abundant, and thereby provide the means for the
proper culture, the nourishment of the vine. I look, accordingly, at
this Society, as neither more nor less than the rudiment, the element,
of the London Missionary Society. If this Institution prospers, that
will flourish : if this fails, that will decay. No man can tell how much
this Institution is doing, and I would say destined to do, for the
masses of England. I think the Directors could not do better than
place our societies in the following order:In the front the Christian
Instruction Society ! then the City Mission, its goodly sister ; then the
Home Missionary Society ; then the Irish Evangelical Societythen
the Colonial Missionary Society; then the London Missionary Society;
and then what you please. I would just suggest, further, that it ap
pears to me that one point, at least, is gained by putting that last
which ought to be first ; it is this : it is a sort of test of the feeling of
metropolitan Christianity towards home. Now I do think that, to
night, that test is well borne. Amidst all the heat, for we have had
hot meetings, and, thank Providence, we have had hot weather
amidst all the heat, and excitement, and busy and bard driving, and
long sittings in this Hall, you see the people are not yet worn oat.
They are here in propria persona, to listen to what we have got to
say concerning our beloved England, and we trust they are here
with their money also. There is one point to which I am anxi
ous to call the attention of this assembly, and that is, that notwith
standing this Society has assumedand I conceive most wisely
assumeda congregational form, a denominational aspect, it never
theless comprises not within its direction or movements, one particle
of sectarianism. It is Catholic and liberal, and I am instructed to
say, that it bids God's speed to all who love the Lord Jesus Christ,
and who seek to promote the salvation of the people of England.
This is the feeling of the Directors ; they have no sectarianism in the
business, and they are Catholic in their spirit and operations. You
had a fine example of it lately in Scotland, when with great propriety
one of your Secretaries went to the North, met the Congregational
Union, and reported to them what you were doing, while he heard a
statement of what they were about ; and as a fraternal expression of
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good-will, as a testimony of the friendly feeling of this Society, he

presented to the Scottish Union the sum of 50. There was grace
and propriety in this act. Again and again have you sent yourdepu-
dations to Scotland, they have responded to your appeals, and they
will respond to them again; while the churches of England have sent
large sums to support the Congregational Missions in Scotland. This
intercourse is in every way praiseworthy and expedient. In addition
to this, it is pleasant to think, that we are not the only occupants of
the field in England ; and we rejoice that we are notfor we would
that the number was much increased. We wish them God speed,
and we say, Peace be with you, and on all the Israel of God. But
there is one feature which will very much gratify and interest this
meetingthat is, the extent to which the Unions of churches in Eng
land are taking up the work. This is as it should be. The churches
thus gathered together in little clusters, according to their territory,
see where agents can be advantageously planted, while they are cor
responding with the Directors, and consulting with them on the sub
ject of agents. Thus they lay their heads and their hands together,
and promote the work. The Society takes up places where there are
no churches, and obtains what aid it can from those in other districts,
and thus the strong bear the burdens of the weak. The unions thus
gathered together are lesser circles of light and truth, and this Soci
ety is a grand circle which comprehends them all. Now this being
the case in our provinces, it strikes me that no right-minded man can
look, with other than very great delight on the improving aspect which
the country thus presents, although those who have heard the Reports
of our Societies must have heard them with heart-rending emotions.
The Christian Instruction Society's Reportthat pathetic, beautiful,
most affecting Reportwho that heard it has forgotten it? add to that
the Report delivered here yesterday morning of the City Mission,
and who that heard it and heard the Report read this evening, can
do otherwise than cherish feelings of deep anxiety respecting the wel
fare of the country ? But when we think of the amount of active agency
at work in the land, it gratifies us to perceive that if we have much
ground to overcome, yet we are making advances, and infidelity shall
not always prosper. The wickedness of the wicked will come to an
end, and God will establish his great salvation. I deemed it, some
years back, an affecting thing that it was necessary to invigorate and
reinforce the police.to protect the lives and the property of the metropo
litan inhabitants, and to create a new constabulary force in our pro
vinces. Is this to go on for ever? The Society has claims on all classes
of our land. It is a Society which is working out with kindred insti
tutions the best interests of the country. On these grounds we pre
sent it to the prayers and to the contributions of our friends. I am
to be followed by a respected brother, the preacher of our annual
sermon, whose statements I last night heard with pain and shame ;
whose appeals were so truthful and so touching, and who drew a pic-
voi. I. n. s. Y
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ture so distressing of the moral, and, consequently, of the spiritual state

of the country. Mr. Ely will follow me and address you further on
this point. I will bring my observations to a conclusion by remarking,
that I think the Society, by taking new ground, and supplying more
agents, has improved on what had hitherto been done, and, by the
blessing of God, great good will come out of it. Funds are now want
ing for this, as well as other societies. An idea has occurred to me,
in reference to which, in my opinion, some importance is attached. I
think it would be desirable, if we could get even a single collection
from every church in the land for the support of this Society. Give
the secretaries and other friends an opportunity of bringing forth the
facts connected with it. It occurs to me, that in most of our congre
gations, the number of persons is not very great who can afford to
subscribe to itthey cannot subscribe to every thing ; but the num
ber is great that can give, some more and some less, towards a col
lection. It is a great object to get a lodgement for the Society, and
I do think that wherever the Foreign Missionary Society is espoused
and supported, so should the Home Missionary Society ; with these
views, it is my desire that one of your secretaries should come to my
pulpits in the course of this year, and preach a sermon in its behalf.
In this way you will bring and keep the Society before the congrega
tions, and the introduction of your intelligence, and the monthly mis
sionary prayer meetings, will be a further point gained, for we cannot
do too much to identify the two societies together, as having one great
object in view, not rivals, but companionsthe same instrumentality
for the glory of God and the welfare of the world. I have to move
the third resolution. The resolution breathes peace on earth, and
good-will towards man ; and we doubt not that the churches will
breathe towards its Directors confidence and love, and that next year
we shall have a glorious report to make to the meeting.
Rev. JOHN ELY, of Leeds, who was received with applause,
said, whatever might be my feelings of reluctance to appear on
such an occasion as the present, and they are not affected, yet my
heart is with you, and with all your Evangelical Societies, and I trust
that while I have a foot to move, it will ever be ready to travel
whithersoever it may serve them, that while I have a tongue to speak
it will ever be ready to advocate their cause wherever that advocacy
is needed, that while I have a heart to throb, it will ever throb with
interest on their behalf. If I forget them, I would say, let my right
hand forget her cunning, and my tongue cleave to the roof of my
mouth. I have no disposition to present society in contrast with
society in an inviduous form, or to balance the merits of respective
societies. All are important, all have their particularity, and in the
peculiarity of each there is a peculiar claim on the sympathy and
interest of the public. But the Home Missionary Society has also
its claims, constituting it one not among the leastits object moment
ous as the salvation of souls its instruments the institute of God's
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own appointment, the preaching of the everlasting gospel, its sphere

our own country ; and if it were not our own, our native land, yet for
the nature, the extent, and the position of Britain, it would still claim
our deepest interest in all schemes of evangelization. I have thought
of Britain as fitly symbolised by Tyre, and as fitly symbolised by the
representation of Tyre which the prophet Ezekiel givesthat beauti
ful, poetic, almost allegorical representation, where he represents
Tyre as a gallant vessel, perfect in her beauty, freighted with the
merchandise of the world, and manned with all the nations of the
earth ; and such is Britain. Contemplate her as a vessel compacted
by political skill ; her timbers formed by British oak ; her masts of
the tall fir trees of Scotland ; Birmingham forges her bolts, and pre
pares her furuiture ; Yorkshire weaves the cloths and the stuffs thai
constitute her sails; Lancashire prepares those various tissues of her
cotton, and tinges them with the indigo of the East, and the cochineal
of the Peninsula, that they may be her awnings, whilst her freightage
is the leaf of China, the spices of India, and the sweets of the West;
and her merchantmen are traffickers in all the earth, and her traffick
ers are princes. But this goodly vessel has been tossed by the tem
pest ; she has suffered damage ; and her pilots and her shipmen are
ready to let down the boat, and to escape ; but my apprehension is,
that they have but one solicitude, and if instead of the costly and
perishable timber of India, you will repair her damage with the less
costly and more enduring timber of the Baltic, then she will bring
you a freightage of wheat and of corn from the fields of Poland and
from the United States of America. Then, under the good Providence
of God, again we trust she would answer to the helm, and again,
wafted by the breezes of Heaven, would be seen in her perfect beauty.
But what, after all, is the national character of Britain, or of any
nationwhat its political relationshipin comparison with its
spiritual state and its religious relationships? Look back on the past.
Think on the days when Athens was in her glory. Take your position
on the Acropolis. Look on those forms of sculpture and architecture
listen to those strains of eloquence in her Areopagus, and see all the
learned and teachable of the civilized world gathered in her groves.
Go to Rome, and there behold empiresee the processions of con
querors returning in triumph, and reporting that Rome's boundaries
comprehended all the intermediate space, between the forests of Ger
many and the sands of Africabetween Parthia, in the East, and the
last islet, Britain, in the West. But when you have gazed on Athens
and on Rome, look on Judea, without literature in the world's estimate.
So far from possessing empire, the poor vassal and subject only of
that vast and absorbing empire. And what though Athens sat pre
ceptress of the world's wisdom, and Rome the empress of the world's
power, is not Judea far more blessed in the Temple, and the altar,
and the Revelation of God, in those blessed feet of the incarnate One
that walked her soilin those blessed messages of mercy (hat issued
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from his lips! And then, look nearer home. Conceive of a kingdom
situated in the midst of the oeean, that ocean the bulwark of her
defence, and the highway of her commerce, that nation distinguished
by a polity securing stability to property, and freedom to her subjects,
that nation distinguished by her arts, her enterprises, her science,
her literature ; that nation never touched with the foot of invader for
the long space of a century ; that nation undisturbed for that space
by anything worthy of the name of civil strife ; think of such a nation
as this, and then think of her, when there needs the renovation of some
of the forms and principles of her constitution, setting about her
renovation by the simple power of public opinion, and by the very act
and deliberation of her senate. And when you have thought of all this,
think how great the privilege to be denizens of that kingdom. But
you have glanced over ages. During those ages, generations have
passed from that kingdom. The population of that kingdom must
now be multiplied by those successive generations, where are they!
And what is it to them now whether they were freemen or slaves,
whether they were civilized or barbarians? The only question now is,
were they enlightened with the gospel? did they enjoy the privileges
of salvation, as they moved onwards to the bar of God ? The question
was not, came ye from a land of civilization, and of science, and of
arts, of wealth, and of empire ; but, came ye from a land of bibles
and of preachersheard ye in that land the glad tidings of a Saviour's
work ? Think, too, of the perpetual procession of population from a
land like Britain to the throne of judgment. If in the space of 30
years a whole generation passes away, then, I apprehend, you must
estimate, that there is no less than a thousand, passing from Britain
day by day to the judgment bar, and to the scenes of eternity. And
do we hear that two thirds of them are among the number that never
listened to the message of evangelical truth, and a fourth of the whole
never had an opportunity of doing so. Oh, it is high time that you
aroused it is high time that you sent your missionaries in every di
rectionit is high time that you should listen to the voice of the mul
titude that say " Come over and help us." I cannot contemplate the
position which our country occupies, without feeling that there is a
weighty responsibility attaching to us all. Were Britain Christian in
her legislative classes, what an influence might our diplomatic corps
exert in the minds of all the nations of Europe ! Were Britain Chris
tian among all her mariners, would they go to distant shores which
our missionaries have sought to evangelize, to desecrate or to bless!
Were Britain Christian throughout all the community of her merchant
men, would not those merchantmen, wherever they plied the sale or
sent their goods, communicate, too, the glad tidings of salvation ? And
then think of our keys of influence. I look over the map of the world,
and I stand astonished as I gaze on it. Here is Britain, in compara
tive insignificance, as to territorythere are her vast colonial powers
there are keys of access from the rock of Gibraltar to the island of
Hong Kong. Let me then, in conclusion, urge on you to arise and
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seek the evangelization of your country. If Britain contain a dense

population, oh! go and carry the glad tidings of great joy, which are
designed for all nations, to the whole of that population. If Britain
be a land of merchantmen, go and consecrate them as holiness to the
Lord. If Britain be a civilized and an instructed land, oh ! go and
seek that her children may be taught of God, and then wisdom and
knowledge shall be the stability of her times. If Britain be a nation-
of brave and warlike men, take from her hand the slaughtering steel,
and put into it the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
If Britain be the scene of empire, oh, let this kingdom become the
kingdom of our Lord, and of his Christ. If Britain stands in the
position, almost of dictatress, or arbitress at least, to the loftiest
nations of the earth, if she be the benefactress of mankind, give her a
sacred character. Stamp on her brow the golden frontlet, place on
her head the mitre of the priesthood, that she may stand, not only the
arbitress and benefactress, but the protectress of the world. I beg
to second the resolution.
The resolution was then put and carried.
W. JONES, Esq. Secretary to the Religious Tract Society, moved
the fourth resolution. It was quite unnecessary for him to say a
word in commendation of the resolution, no one present would with
hold his thanks from a gentleman, who was one of the most devoted
home missionaries in the country. They could not pass through many
parts of the land, without finding that the Chairman who had left them
(Mr. W.) had raised up temples in which the Lord was worshipped
in spirit and in truth. He, (Mr. J.) had known several of the agents
of this society in different parts of the country, and could testify on
their behalf, that if they were not the successors of the apostles, they
certainly declared in many a dark and desert place, those good
apostolic truths which alone could save and bless the soul. He thought
that the agents should be liberally supported, as they were more
likely to be successful in their efforts, when enabled to move about
among the people with respectability and ease. He could refer, did
time permit, to many bright spots, blessed by the labours of those
devoted men, and he trusted that they would be sustained in their
great and good work. The institution with which he was connected
had been privileged to send a vast number of Christian publications
through the country, and he thought it right to state that they consider
ed the best agents they had were the friends connected with the Home
Missionary Societies. He did not recollect a single instance in whk-h
the applications of the agents of this Society had ever been rejected
by the Religious Tract Society. The speaker concluded by urging
on the young persons present to engage in collecting from their
friends by means of the new year's cards.
Rev. J. C. GALLAWAY seconded the resolution, which was
carried unanimously.
The CHAIRMAN then briefly returned thanks, and the meeting
closed by singing the Doxology.
1G0 HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE

TWENTY-SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE HOME

MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

At a General Meeting of the Friends and Subscribers, held in

the Large Room, Exeter Hall, on Tuesday Evening, May 18,
1841. Thomas Wilson, Esq., in the Chair,
The following Resolutions were agreed to :
Moved by the Rev. J. Blackburn ; seconded by W. A. Hankey, Esq. :
1. That this Meeting receives with great satisfaction the assurance of the
increasing prosperity of the Home Missionary Society, as it regards its sta
tions, its agents, and its funds, and rejoices to learn, that, since its intimate
connexion with the Congregational Union of England and Wales, all its pro
ceedings have continued to be characterised by harmony and peace. This
Meeting would, therefore, cordially adopt the Report, the abstract of which
has just been read ; and direct that it should be printed and widely circu
lated among the friends of the Society, in order to awaken by its statements
greater attention to the claims of Home ; and to the necessity which exists,
for the prompt display of redoubled Christian activity on the part of all who
love their country and the souls of men: and also, that the Treasurers, Sec
retaries, and Solicitors, be requested to continue their respective offices;
and that the following Ministers and other Gentlemen be elected as Direc
tors in the place of those who retire by rotation ; viz. Revds. Thomas Ave-
ling, John Jefferson, Thomas James, and E. Mannering ; Messrs. W. Beams,
R. E. Dear, Thomas Livesey, F. Temple, J. Trneman, jun., & John Whiteley.
Moved by the Rev. George Smith, of Plymouth ; seconded by the Rev.
R. Fletcher, of Manchester:
2. That this Meeting rejoices in the increasing confidence and support
which the Society has received from the Congregational churches of this
country, as shown by the liberal collections which have been made to aid its
funds, and by the numerous promises of future help which have been freely
sent; and while the Meeting duly appreciates the continued zeal displayed
by the Society's Auxiliaries and Associations in town and country, and would
express its deep sense of obligation to them, and to all the Contributors,
Collectors, and other friends,it desires, above all, to acknowledge the
goodness of God, in giving success to the efforts of the Society, and would
seek earnestly, for a more abundant outpouring of the influence of the Holy
Spirit on all the labours of its agents, while seeking to promote the great
object of their Mission.
Moved by the Rev. Dr. Campbell ; seconded by the Rev. John Ely :'
3. That the present Meeting being firmly persuaded that " at this time"
the greatest necessity exists for uuion among all the friends of Evangelical
religion, in sustaining and extending the knowledge of Scriptural truth,
rejoices in the cordial co-operation of so many county Associations with the
Home Missionary Society. It at the same time desires to express its best
wishes, for the success of those kindred institutions, which are endeavouring
to provide the neglected and ignorant inhabitants of England, with the faithful
preaching of the gospel of Christ.
Moved by Mr. W. Jones, Secretary of the Religious Tract Society ;
seconded by the Rev. J. C. Callaway, of West Bromwich :
4. That the cordial and grateful thanks, of this Meeting be presented to
Thomas Wilson, Esq., for kindly taking the Chair this evening ; and also to
T. M. Coombs, Esq., for occupying the Chair during the closing part of Hie
business of the evening.
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DIRECTORS FOR LONDON.

Treasurers :
Thomas Thompson, Esq.,Joshua Wilson, Esq.,Benjamin Hanbury, Esq.
Secretaries:
Rev. Edw. Alex. Dunn,Rev. Algernon Wells,Rev. Jai. Matheson, D.D.
Honorary Solicitors :
G. F. Abraham, Esq.,Hull Terrell, Esq.
Directors :
Rev. Robert Ainslie Messrs. John Bennett
Robert Ashton William Cooke, M.D.
Thomas Aveling Thomas M. Coombs
Robert Taylor Hunt Richard Edward Dear
Thomas James James Cook Evans
John Jefferson George Knox
William B. Leach John Lack
John Leifchild, D.D. Thomas Livesey
Edward Mannering John Mann
Caleb Morris John Moginie
Andrew Reed, D.D. John Morley, jun.
John Robinson James Peachey
Richard H. Shepherd Robert Simpson
James Sherman John Slatford
William Spencer James Spicer, jun.
John Young, A.M. James Strange
Sir Culling E. Smith, Bart. Frederick Temple
Messrs. W. Beams Joseph Trneman, jun.
H. Bidgood John Whiteley
J. Chancellor George Wilson
Secretaries of the Congregational Union:
Rev. John Blackburn,
Rev. W. Sterne Palmer,
Mr. Joseph Wontner.

COLLECTIONS AT THE ANNIVERSARY, May 1841.

COLLECTION after Sermon at Poultry Chapel, by

Rev. J. Ely of Leeds 26 7 2
Mr. Greig D 5 0 0
T. S. (weekly subscription) 0 2 2
81 9 4
GENERAL MEETING AT EXETER HALL,
on Tuesday Evening, May 18th, 1841.
Collected in Boxes 80 12 5
W. A . Hankey, Esq D 10 0 0
Friends, by Mr. Holborn D 2 0 0
T.C D 10 0
S. C D 0 10 0
Rev.J.Ely 6 0 0
18 10 0

130 11 9
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MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.

NEW INDEPENDENT CHAPEL AT CHELTON, GOLDEN HILL.

A new Indepent Chapel was opened at the above place on April 9, 1841.
The sermons were preached by the Rev. J. H. Cuff of Wellington, the Rev.
J. Bishop of Bridgewater, and the Rev. A. Oram of Othery. The Rev. W.
Locke, and Rev. W. R. Parkyn, also engaged in the service. The congre
gation was overflowing ; very many were unable to gain'admission. The ex
pellee of this neat and commodious Chapel is only 205. of which 155. has
been raised, leaving a debt of 50. The greater part of the 155. lias been
raised by friends in the neighbourhood, viz., a Legacy of 41. 10*. by Mr.
James Collings, Thomas Hillier, Esq. 20., Hon. Mrs. Thompson 5., Mrs.
Coiling* 5., Sec. The people, generally, are very poor. The Home Missio
nary on this Station, hopes, that this will meet the eye of some kind friends,
who will sympathize with him, and assist in getting the weight from off his
shoulders, by speedily removing the debt.
Chilton is six miles from Bridgewater ; its population is nearly 500, with
upwards of 1009 more in the adjacent villages.

[We have great pleasure in recommending1 the above case

to the kind sympathy of the friends of Home Missions. The
simple statement of the Missionary, Rev. W. R. Parkyn, Knowle,
Somerset, speaks for itself, and will, no doubt, be considered worthy
of attention. We may venture to say that the Directors are aluai/s
unwilling that their Agents should leave their posts of labor to col
lect money for Chapel debts. If an extreme case should occur, it is
to them a matter of deep regret because they know the waste of
time, comfort, and money, occasioned by a begging case. We know
many who would gladly give more than they now doif a new
arrangement could be made in this matter. As far as Home Mis
sionary Chapels are concerned, this is most desirable. An encourag
ing response to cases like the present, might lead to the adoption of
a belter plan.Editors.]

NORTH RIDING ASSOCIATION, YORKSHIRE.

The half-yearly meeting of the rally encouraging; but such as to

North Riding Association of inde-
pendent churches was held in Silver
Street Chapel, Whitby, on Wednes-
day, the 5th of May. The assem-
bled Pastors and Delegates were
ocenpied, during the whole of the
day, in anxious consultation on the
best means of promoting the exten-
sion and increased efficiency of their
Home Missionary operations. The
Association, cooperating with the
Home Missionary Society, is securing
by grants to weak churches, or by
tlie full support of Missionaries, the
privilege of a gospel minister with
Christian ordinances, to the following
places : Appleton, Ayton, Guisbro,
Kirby Moorside, Lofthonse, Mid-
dlesbro', Mickleby, Egton, Reeth,
Robin Hood's Bay, Sutton, Staithes
and Runswick, Stokesley. The re-
ports from these places were gene-
show, with increased force, the ne-
cessity of continued and extended
effort to watch the spiritual wants of
an uninstructed population. The pro-
ccedings at this meeting of tbeAsso-
ciation, were distinguished by a re-
markable degree of harmony, zeal,
and love. The public services in con-
nexion with the assembly of the North
Riding churches, were the following.
On Tuesday evening, a sermon was
preached by the Rev. R. W. Hamil-
ton of Leeds. On Wednesday even-
ing a public meeting was held, when
the cause of Home Missions was ad-
vocated, by the Revs. R. W. lluniil-
ton, G. Croft, W. Hackett, J. Jame-
son, W. McDowall, W. Mitchell, J.
C. Potter, & J. Buchanan, Esq. The
services were well attended, and
were seasons of deep and hallowed
interest.-
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Robin Hood's Bay, Kyting Dales,
near Whitby. On Thursday, May
6th, the Rev. James Jameson, late
of the Pickering Home Missionary
Academy, was set apart to the office
ofPastor over the Independent church
at Robin Hood's Bay. The Rev. W.
M'Dowall, of Kirby Moorside, com
menced the services by reading the
Scriptures and prayer; the Rev. G.
Croft, of Pickering, gave a statement
of the principles and order of the In
dependent churches ; the Rev. J. C.
Potter, of Whitby, proposed the usual
3uestions ; and in the evening, ad-
ressed the church and congregation ;
the Rev. G. B. Kidd, of Scarborough,
presented the ordination prayer ; and
the Rev. R. W. Hamilton, of Leeds,
gave the charge to the minister. The
chapel was rilled with a deeply inte
rested audience, and the services have
left on the minds of many impressions
which, it is hoped, will not be soon
effaced.

LONDON. t. s. <f.
Cowell, Master George 0 2 6
SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DONATIONS, Cowell. Mrs., Servant 0 16
from April 18, 1841. Olivers, Mrs 0 5 0
Cadbury, Mrs 0 10 6
Dunn, Rer. E. A 1 1 a
NORTH WEST LONDON AUXILIARY. Dunn, Mrs. E. A 0 10 0
Dunn. Miss 0 5 0
Goss, Mrs 0 5 0
Mr. Prior, Treasurer 319 0 Moore, John, Esq 5 0 0
Moore, Miss 1 1 0
PIMLICO AUXILIARY BUCKINGHAM Moore, Miss S 1 1 0
CHAPEL. Sharpe, 0 10 0
Strange, Mr. W. H... 1 1 0
Rer. E. A. Dunn, President. Strange, Mr. James . . 110
Collection 1J1J 7 Strange, Miss M 0 0 l.
Strange, Master J 0 1 0
Mr. Arnum, by account of Sun Strange, Mr. T 1 1 0
day School Children, &c. : Tizzard, Mrs 10 0
Cards, New Year's Gift Wilkinson, Mr. I. sen. 2 0 0
18 13 6
Cartels, Miss 0 10 (1 Wood, Miss, and Friends 16 5
Cward, Miss H 0 10 B
Dempster, Mr. Rich. .OSS Dunn, Mrs. and Friends, produce
of Ladies' Sale, conducted by
Dunkley, Mr. J 0 14 0 Miss Cortis, Miss Drury,and
Gould, Mr. R 0 3 8 Miss Christophcrson #17 12 9
Herbert, Mr. Charles .081
Humphrys, Master J.. 0 4 0
64 2 II
Kingham, Miss E 0 8 0
Richards, Miss A 0 2 11
Simpson, Master R . . 0 1 0 Tonbridge Chapel, New Road :
Starke, Miss J 0 2 7 Collected by Miss McNiel, per
Taylor, Miss S 0 3 8 Kev.J.S. Bright, Luton, Beds. 5 7 S
Tuck, Master E 0 10 8 Collected by Miss Hanbury, Black-
Tuck, Miss Sophia . . 0 15 0 friar's Road 7 0 0
Williams, Miss E 0 3 2
Williams. Master J... 0 4 0 BARBICAN CHAPEL AUXILIARY.
Upham, Mr. E 0 1 fl
Ditto, Book 1 1 1 Part of a Collection 8 11 0
Wilkinson, Master, 116 Collected by Miss Peachey:
farthings 0 2 5
Missionary Box, partof 2 0 0 The Rev. A. Tidman.. 1 1 0
Miss Parks, in farthings 0 5 0 Mr. James Smith 1 1 0
8 IS 2 Mr. Peachey 1 1 0
Do. Donation I 1 0
Per Mr. Coward : Mr. Trego 1 1 0
Collected by Miss Tuck- Mr. Saddington 1 I 0
Mr. Dawson 0 10 0
Coward, Mrs 0 5 0 Mr. E. C. Davies 0 10 0
Friends 2 8 0 Mr.Andrews D 0 10 0
2 13 0 .Mrs. Can- 0 10 0
Collected by Mr. Fleming : *Mrs. French 0 10 0
Mrs. Devonshire .... 0 10 0
Friends, various .... 0 8 6 Mrs. Madgewick 0 10 0
Subscriptions, 2 years 110 Miss Freeman 0 5 0
Mr. Davison 0 5 0
Do. by Miss M. G. Dunn : Mr. Sparke 0 10 0
Mr.Mann 0 10 6
Baker, Mr. B. P 0 10 0 Miss Peachey D 0 2 6
Eowell, Mr 0 10 8 u a o
oweU, Mrs 0 10 6
Cowell, Master Joseph 0 2 6 20 0 0
Cowell, Master Robert 0 *
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Collected by Mr. John Mr. Lege 0 10 6
Dudbridge, 5, Robert Mr. Snelgar 0 10 0
Street, Hoxton 1 U 0 1 0 0 Mr. W. Snelgar 0 10 S
Mr. Packwood 0 10 0
PADDINGTON AUXILIARY. Mr. Hendry 0 10 0
Per Miss Kenham : Mr. Mitchell 0 5 o
Mr. Sargeant 0 5 0
Mrs. Calvert 0 la 0 Mrs. Sargood 0 5 0
Miss Chestermau 0 10 8 Jane Finch 0 2 0
Mr. Benham 1 0 0 Eliz. Hutchins 0 2 0
Miss Beubam 0 10 0 Miss Toby, collected. . 2 10
Subscriptions under 10f. 0 0 4 Cards 1 14 0
Mr. Davidson 0 10 0 Mr. Penn acknowledg
Mrs. Lane 0 10 0 ed in April Magazine 3 16 10
14 3 4
Mrs. Butcher, contents of Mis
sionary Box 1 0 2 HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY, LITTLE
Miss Cooke, per Rev. J. E. CHAPEL ST. SOHO ASSOCIATION.
Richards, of Wandswarth. .A 0 10 0
Air. Burden A 0 10 8 President, Rev. J. Robinson.
Treasurer, Mr. Glover.
HOLLOWAY CHAPEL AUXILIARY. Secretary, Mr. J. Vernon.
Rev. W. Spencer. Rev. J. Robinson 0 10 6
Balance 6 12 0 Mr. Reid 1 n o
Mr. Peake 1 1 o
Rev. J. West, Bethnal Green : Mr. Thurgood 1 1 o
Moiety of Collection 6 0 0 Mr. Brown Webb 1 1 0
Mr. Conrade Webb . . 110
Rob. Maynard, Esq. D 2 0 0 Miss kipping 110
Contents of Box, Do. . 0 12 0 Mr. Charles Webb ..110
2 12 6 Mrs. Charles Webb .. 110
Mr. W. Walker, Farringdon St. A 6 0 0 Mr. Gibson 1 0 0
Mrs. M.Smith. D 0 10 u Mrs. Bradshaw 1 1 0
Rev. R. Littler D 1 0 0 Mr. Evans 1 o 0
Mrs. Maddox, per Rev. R. T. Hunt 0 2 6 Mr. Glover 0 10 0
Mrs. Joshua Wilson, New Year's Mr. Godbold 0 10 S
Card, viz. : Mr. Starkie 0 10 0
Mrs. S. Regent's Park 0 10 0
Miss E. M. Marten . . 0 13 4 Miss Crossley 0 10 0
Miss CunlifTe 0 10 0 Mrs. Cleveland 0 10 0
Miss Stratten Oil 0 Miss Johnson 0 10 0
2 10 10 Mrs. Lyng o 10 <!
Mr. Saddington, Contents of Mis Mrs. Heath 0 10 0
sionary Box 0 11 0 Mr. J. Smith 0 10 6
Mr. Murphy, Ditto 0 10 tf Mrs. Kynvin 0 10 0
A Friend at Selby, intended for Mrs. Vernon 0 10 0
the Ladies' Sale, per Mr. O. T. Mrs. Tooke 1 0 0
Williams o 5 0 Miss Tooke 0 10 0
Miss E. Tooke 0 10 0
HACKNEY HOME AUXILIARY Miss Sheppard 0 10 6
MISSIONARY SOCIETY. Mr. E. J. Thompson .. 0 10 0
Mr. Atrfield 0 10 O
Stephen Olden, Esq. Treasurer. Miss Cornish 0 10 O
Mrs. Bourne 1 1 0 Mr. Child o 10 o
Mr. Heudeburck ... 0100 Mrs. Edridge 0 10 O
Mr. G. Rutt 1 1 0 Sums under Htr. 3 13 II
Mr. H. Rutt 1 1 0 Collecting Cards, per
Miss Rutt 1 1 0 Miss A. Minister 0 10 0
Miss E. Rutt I 1 o 27 4 II
Miss M. Rutt 0 10 6
Mr. Olding 1 l o ABSTRACT.
Mr. G. Gray I 1 o Collected by :
Mrs. Walley 1 0 0 Mrs C. Webb 14 0 0
Mr. Wafford 0 10 6 Mrs. J. Vernon 9 8 7
Mrs. Clark 0 10 0 Miss Godbold 3 6 4
Per Mrs. Preslove . . 0 s 0 Cards 0 10 0
A Friend 0 10 0
Sundries 0 19 0
27 4 II
12 0
Less Expences 0 9 0

11 17 o
BERKSHIRE.
Rev. Dr. Sturtevant A 10 0 0 Mortimer Rev. A, Pinnell, and
Friends ( 4 1
BROAD STREET AUXILIARY.
Mr. Rogers 1 o 0 DEVONSHIRE.
Mr. Lack 1 1 o
Mr. J. G. Lack 0 10 0 South Devon Association :
Rev. N. M.Harry .. 0 10 On Aecount, per Rev. J. Smith .. SO 0 0
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ESSEX. RUTLANDSHIRE.
. s. *.
MaUloH Legacy of the late Mr.
Joseph Pattison, per Mr. J. F. Uppingham Subscriptions, per
Wedd, Royston 19 10 0 Rev. J. Green, viz. :
Roi,don Station 17 19 9 Mr. Parker 10 10 0
Friends at Hunsden ..088 Mr. E. Kemp 1 1 0
SundaySchoolChildrcn 0 all Mr. Spiingthorpe .... 1 1 0
18 9 3 Rev. J. Green 0 10 0
Mr. W. Hopkins .... 0 10 0
Mr. B. Hopkins 0 10 0
GLOUCESTERSHIRE. Collected by Miss Hill 3 13 0
BRISTOL AND GLOUCESTERSHIRE Mr.T. Laxton 0 5 0
AUXILIARY.
.Subscriptions, &c. per Rev . J. Tay
lor, Bristol: SOMERSETSHIRE.
Miss Hullman, Upton 1 10 2 Wells Subscriptions, &c. per
Mrs. Nil-hulls, Bristol 1 0 0 Rev. VV. Wheeler, vis. :
Mrs. Morgan, Shortuood 10 0 Collection by Rev. J.
Mr.J. Monk, Fishponds 1 0 0 Bishop 3 3 2
Miss Prust, Clifton 1 I 0 Mr. Dcane A I 0 0
Mr.Dando.PortlandSo,. 0 10 0 Mrs. Backhouse A 0 10 0
Collected by New Year's New Year's Cards. ...090
Cards: Boxes, viz. :
Miss Weeks 0 14 0 Miss Backhouse 10 0
Miss Fairer 0 IS Master F. Wheeler . . 0 10 4
Mr. Collins 1 0 0 Mrs. Earle 0 5 2
Mrs. Shaw 0 0
6 17 8
Less Expences ..000
HAMPSHIRE. 6 U I
Gospitrt Miss Falconer A 0 10 0 YeovilRev. R. Penman :
Ramsey Rev. J. Reynolds: Subscriptions, viz. :
Subscriptions, &c 21 0 0 Collected in 1840, by Rev.
G. D. Mudie 3 1* "
HERFTORSHIRE. Collection in 1841, by
Rev. Thos. James .. 5 18 8
Herts Union On Account of Mrs. Tatchell A. 0 10 0
Puckeridge Station, per Rev. J. A Friend, by Mr. Pen
W. Wayne 30 0 0 man 1 0 0
Messrs. Clyde's and
St. Albans Ret. 3. Harris: Hammonds Box.... 2 0 0
Subscriptions, &c 6 J 6
13 I G
HUNTINGDONSHIRE. Less Expences .. 0 17 0
It 4
St. IvesNew Year's Cards by
Mrs. Smith, viz. : Knowl Station Subscriptions
Miss Johnson I 18 9 per Rev. W. R. Parkyn .... 608
MissDumvile 0 15 0 SOMERSET AUXILIARY.
Miss Constable 0 8 0
MissHorner 0 4 0 Per Rev. T. Luke M 0 o
Miss Robinson -a.... 0 3 6
Mrs. Smith 0 8 0
Mrs. J. L.Ekins, Wood- WARWICKSHIRE.
hurst 1 1 0 Warwickshire Association
Miss Dring, Over .... 0 12 6
Forfeits from a Bible On Account, per Rev. R. M.
Class 0 1 8 Miller 55 0 0
Mr. & Mis. Fields, St.
Ive A 1 0 0
YORKSHIRE.
KENT. EAST RIDING AUXILIARY.
On Account, per Rev. T. Stratten 1 10 t
Woolwich Salem Chapel Sunday
School, 4 years contribution . 10 0 0 Rillington Rev. W. Ayre :
Rev. T. James A 1 1 0
New Year's Cards, viz. :
LEICESTERSHIRE. Mrs. Russell 0 14 0
Mrs. Seller 0 3 0
Wigston Magna New Year's Mr. F. Mitchell 1 4 0
Card, by Miss Mags 1 0 0 Mr. S. Mitchell 0 15 0
A Friend 1 0 0
MIDDLESEX. A Friend for educational
objects 0 J 0
Feltham Rev. G. Newbury, Sub
scriptions, &c 5 0 0
P)leRuv. L. Hall and Friends. 2 0 0
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.

Rer. W. Selbie acknowledges, with gratitude, the receipt of a grant of

Tracts from the Religious Tract Society. Rev. J. Prior returns his sincere
thanks to the Religious Tract Society for the same ;also to the Sunday
School Union, for a grant of Books for Sunday School Library.

Journals have been received duriny the past month from the following
Missionaries ; . ,
The Rev. Messrs. T. L. AdamsJohn AllenAnderson Bettinson
J. ChamberlainH. DavisJ. DorringtonJ. EllisW. EasterbrookW.
FosterJ. GougeF. HirstJ. HargreavesW. HarrisonN. Harris
HarcourtJ. HooperJ. JamesonA. E. LordE. LeightonT. Lewis
J. MoretonA. Oram D. PrainJ. PriorJ. ReeveJ. RobertsF.T.
RobertsRamsay SunderlandStirmeyT.SharpG.Smith Strongman
SummersJ. TaylorA. VernonH. WhiteWood.

Journals have been received from the following Grantees during the last
quarter.
Rev. Messrs. DennisG. Oke.

ErratumIn May Magazine, for the Misses Bass, under the head of
Sutton Valence, Kentread Buss.

Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society'!

Rooms, 11, Chatham -place, Blackfriars ; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.,
JOSHUA WILSON, Esq., and BENJAMIN HANBURY, Esq., Treasurers ; the
Rev. E. A. DUNN, Rev. A. WELLS, and Rev. Dr. MATHESON, Secretaries ;
by Messrs. LADBROKES and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings; by
Messrs. HANKEY, Fenchurch-street, and by any of the Directors.

J. COWELL, PRINTER, 22, QUEEN'S ROW, FIMLICO.

 THE

HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.

JULY, 1841.

THE HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY and COUNTY ASSO

CIATIONSTHE NATURE OF THE CONNECTION
BETWEEN THEM.

The extended efficiency of the Home Missionary Society, is closely

connected with the confidence and co-operation of the Congregational
churches. But while individual churches may do much in aiding the
funds, and in suggesting new spheres of operationit is to the syset-
niatic superintendence, and prudent counsel, which the committees
and officers of Associations give to the Missionaries on their several
stations, that much of the comfort and usefulness of the Agents will
depend. On the reports of County Secretaries, great reliance must
necessarily be placed by the Directors of the Society. They are bet
ter informed respecting the localities, and the peculiar character of
each station. They can more easily become acquainted with the
adaptation of the Agents, to the spheres they occupy. They can draw
forth the sympathies of the churches and pastors around, in favor of
the Missionaries ; and lead them to feel, that they are in the midst of
brethren, ready to co-operate with them in-spreading the gospel.
Hence the Directors have been anxious to secure as intimate a
connection as possible, with the County Associations. They have not
directly addressed them on this subject; nor have they urged them
to join the Society. They considered that all the Congregational
churches were aware, that it was hoped this would be the result of the
union that had taken place; and would seek to render it productive
of that good to Engfand, which the consistent friends of congrega
tional principles so earnestly desired. The hopes and wishes of the
Directors have, to a considerable extent, been realized. A more in
timate connection than had existed before, has taken place during the
past year between the Society and the Associations, in the counties of
North ampton,Nottingham,Leicester,Wilts, Gloucester, Bucks, Oxford
and W. Berks,and others. The principle of giving and receiving has be-
begun to be acted upon. The exercise of a kind and watchful local su
perintendence, and of active co-operation, has commencedwhile the
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promise of more extended efforts has encouraged the Directors to
expect still more beneficial results, both to the Counties themselves,
and to England at large.
But there are other counties, in which the Associations have not
connected themselves in any way with the Home Missionary Society.
In such cases, even though the Society should have Missionary sta
tions in several of those countiesit would be unreasonable for the
Directors to expect, that the same interest should be taken in them,
or care exercised towards them, as in those counties, where the
churches contribute largely to support the stations around them, and
consider them as much their own, as the Society in London can do.
The question has been again and again asked, what is the nature
of the connection between the Society and the County Associations ?
It was asked at the meeting of the Congregational Union, and no bet
ter time can be fixed upon than the present, for replying to such an
enquiry.
As the connection between the Society and different County Asso
ciations, is of a varied character, it may be desirable to refer to the
causes of this variety.
1. In several Counties, such as the East and North Riding of York
shireSouth Devon Warwickshire, and others, the associated
churches form Auxiliaries to the Home Missionary Society, and pro
vide a certain sum, for every Missionary station adopted by the Society.
The connection thus formed, between the Parent Society and their
Auxiliaries, is therefore of the most intimate kind. No station is oc
cupied in those counties, without consultation with the committees or
officers of the Auxiliaries, and in compliance with requests sent from
them. The counties referred to, are in fact the alloted fields of labor
to those Auxiliaries, and the Directors find that the correspondence
between the co-operating parties, elicits the wants of the population,
and secures aid, as far as it can be given in consistency with claims
from other quarters. A station is adopted, when a Missionary is
needed, and the Directors send one, if able to do so ; and he goes on
probation. If there is a christian church on the station, the people are
consulted, and their choice settles the matter as to his continuance
among them. If the Auxiliary has a suitable person in view, and can
send satisfactory testimonials to the Directors, he is appointed for
that station, but is not considered eligible for any of the Soceitv's
stations out of that county ; unless he passes their own examination
Committee. The Auxiliary also sends its annual report to the Direc
tors, and the wholeor the substance of it, is published either in the
Magazine or in the annual report of the Society.
It is likewise expected, that the Secretaries of these Auxiliaries
exercise a kind and careful superintendence of the Missionary
stations in their several districts. They can call for the Journals
of the Missionaries before they are sent to the Directors in Lon
don, in order to see that the Parent Society is put in full possession
 FOR JULY, 1841. 160
of all the facts connected with each station. It is evident, therefore,
that the Directors are anxious, to have not a nominal but a real,
watchful care of the stations and Missionaries on the part of (be offi
cers of Auxiliaries. Any changes that are to take place, form the
subject of correspondence ; and no alteration is made without mutual
concurrence. In the matter of building Chapels on Village stations,
no Missionary is authorized to engage in such an undertaking without
the approval and encouragement of the associated churches. Their local
knowledge, and the deep interest which they necessarily take in the
spread of the gospel around them, render them better able to decide
in such cases, than a Committee in London.

2. There are some County Associations, such as SomersetNor

thampton, and others, that give no promise of a specific sum in aid
of the support of every Missionary employed, but open their pulpits
to the Deputations of the Society, and in this way realize more for
its funds, than by any other method. If applications arc made for
Missionaries, or grants from those Counties by individual Pastors
the applicants are referred to the Secretaries of the Associations.
Their concurrence is sought, because each additional station that is
adopted, is considered as an additional claim, on the churches of the
County, to aid the Home Missionary Society. In such counties the
Agents are generally selected, and sent by the Directors to the new
stations.

3. Some County Associationssuch as NottinghamLeicester

Bucks, &c. have applied to the Directors through their Secretaries,
to adopt destitute stations, without promising collections in all the
churches, but have either voted a small sum towards the station in
which they were interested, or obtained the promise of a certain sum
from the churches in the neighbourhood. In such counties there is
a friendly co-operation a helping forward of Home Missionary
work, without that intimate connection which exists in the former
cases. But even here, when applications are made by individual
Pastors, to the Directors for grantsor agentsthe applicants arc,
in the first instance, referred to the County Associations; and their
advice or concurrence is sought for, before such aid is given, cither
in men or money.

4. There are several Counties in a still more anomalous situation, as

far as the Home Missionary Society is concerned. The associated
churches in Hampshire, Kent, and some other counties, have not in
any way, as Associations, connected themselves with the Society.
They have, as separate institutions, pursued Home Missionary opera
tions for several years. This it was their duty to do. It may be a
question, however, left for those to decide who are most interested in
this matterhow far these isolated movements benefit the most desti
170 HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE

tute parts of Englandor even promote vigorous and extended ope

rations in their own counties. Of this the Directors are certainthat
there have been few efforts beyond the limits of their own districts;
and even within them, the work has not yet been fully performed, by
the Associationsnor is there any immediate prospect of its being
done. The fact is thisthat, for several years, the Home Missionary
Society has had Agents, and has given aid to Pastors, in several
counties in which the churches have never, in their associated capacity,
given any encouragement to the Society ; not even since it became
more ostensibly connected with the Congregational Denomination.
In former years, when an application was made for assistance by
individuals, from the counties now under consideration, the Directors
only sought evidence of the necessity of the case, and if in their power,
relieved it. During the last year, several applications for aid have
come from Hampshire. The applicants have been referred to the
Association, as the proper source of supply. The applications have
however been renewed, with the virtual sanction of the Association,
as it had voted grantsbut in some cases had been compelled to
lower them, in consequence of a deficiency of funds. Hence the ne
cessity of drawing from the funds of the Home Missionary Society.
In Kent the Society has three Missionary stations, and, with the
exception of the Auxiliary at Chatham, and one or two churches in
the county, the Society receives no aid, but from the stations them
selves. The expenditure last year on the county of Kent was 251 2s. 3d.
The amount received from the sources referred to, being 110 6*. 4rf.
The Directors cannot but believe, that a more intimate connection
between the churches of Kent and the Society, would prove mutually
beneficial. In Hampshire, the Association never directly applied to the
Society for Agents ; these however have been sent to districts for which
help was sought by individual ministers and churches. For a number
of years the Society has assisted that county. No deputation however,
has ever visited all the churches to collect for the Home Missionary
Society ; though several of them have contributed, to enable it
to sustain stations in their several neighbourhoodswhile a few
have sent contributions, in aid of the general objects of the Society.
The expenditure last year in the county of Hants was 260., while
the contributions received from it, amounted to 128. 17*. 2d.
In such circumstances, it cannot be expected, that the Directors in
London, should request the Associations referred to, to superintend
the stations in their several counties. The Agents must necessarily
be, entirely and directly, under the care of the Society, and its own
executive. The Directors would gladly see a different state of things.
They would rejoice in such a connection, between themselves and the
associated churches, as would secure for their stations, the wise and
kind superintendence of the officers of the Associations j as well as
their direct and zealous co-operation with the Society, in extending
Home Missionary efforts, not only in those counties, but throughout
 FOR JULY, 1041. 171

England. They are however happy to state, that the Pastors and
churches, nearest to the stations, do encourage and assist the Mis
sionaries, and countenance their labours.
As an illustration of the mode of procedure adopted by the Society,
a recent case may be mentioned.From one county, application was
made by a respectable minister, for a Missionary to occupy a parti
cular station, described as very destitute. An offer was at the same
time made, of a certain sum to be raised, if the request was complied
with. The Directors forwarded a blank model, for the minister to fill
u p ; in order that they might ascertain the amount of population, and the
existing means of religious instruction, before the application should
be considered at all. When the model was returned, it fully justified
the representation that had been made, of spiritual destitution. The
next step taken by the Directors, was their advising the minister, to
apply to the county Association ; requesting not only their assistance
for the case, but their opinion respecting it. Accordingly, he did
apply to the District Secretary, and the case was brought before the
Association. They declined granting it any aid, assigning as their
reason, a want of resources. They made however no objection, to the
adoption of that locality, as a Home Missionary station ; and the case
being again pressed on the attention of the Directors, they agreed to
try it for one year. In this instance then, opportunity was given to
the Association, to afford their counsel ; as well as to give their con
tributions, and connect the station with their churches. But this not
having been done, the Directors, along with the minister, through
whose interposition the Agent has been sent, are obviously the only
parties, who can watch over the station thus formed.
In all cases, the Directors would prefer acting through Associa
tions ; or failing them, through individual Pastors and churches. But
when no such co-operation can be obtained, they must act on their
own responsibility, and according to the best of their judgment.

5. There are counties, where no Associations exist. In these, of

course, individual Pastors, or other friends, interested in the cause of
Christ in particular localities, are the only medium, through which the
Directors can act. And they seriously feel the greater degree of re
sponsibility, under which they are laid in such cases, than in those
where they can obtain more extensive co-operation and superinten
dence. Herefordshire, Lincolnshire, Westmoreland, and some other
counties, are in this situation. On the application of various parties,
the Directors have assisted the two first ; and are now prepared, on
similar grounds, to aid the third also. Nothing would give them
greater satisfaction, than to see efficient Associations, formed in these
counties. But, they perceive that great difficulties are in the way.
In one County, the churches are few and feeble ; in another, though
respectable, and influential in their own localities, they are widely
scattered. It does appear therefore, as if the planting of Home Mis
 172 HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE

sionary stations, is the very best means of removing such obstacles;

and enabling the churches already existing, to connect themselves
together, in the anion so much desired. In the mean time, the Direc
tors expect and hope for the countenance, of those pastors and
brethren, nearest to the respective stations.

The Directors wish to inform their friends, and to impress it deeply

on their minds, that the active and hearty co-operation of all the
Congregational churches, and county Associations, is what they
earnestly desire. This can be acceptably rendered to the great work
they have undertaken :

1. By contributing to the funds of the Society, either by simulta

neous, annual collectionsby receiving a deputation from the Society
or in any other way best adapted to local circumstances.

2. By selecting and describing places, suitable to become Missionary

stations; and, in applying to the Society, for Agents to occupy these
stations, to promise such annual sum for each, as would justify the
Directors, in acceding to the applicationalways of course, consider
ing the general state of their funds.

3. By giving all suitable encouragement, to the Missionaries so

appointedadvising them in cases of difficultyand, where a change
of agency becomes desirable, to give full information of all the circum
stances, to the Directors in London.

4. Where there are Auxiliaries, or Associations directly and in

timately connected with the Society, the Secretaries are expected to
pay attention to the state of each particular stationto examine the
reports of the Agentsand to use every practicable means for pro
moting their success, and giving efficiency to their labours.

5. Even where the Associations do not otherwise connect themselves

with the Society, or unite their operationsthe Directors will always
be glad to receive from them, such suggestions and counsels, as will
assist them in judging correctly, of any matters connected with
Agents, or stations, in those particular counties.

In closing these remarks, the Directors would observe, that they

can see no reason, why all the County Associations in England,
should not be connected with the Home Missionary Society. It is
now a part of the body, to which they belong ; and in promoting its
prosperity, they are unquestionably helping forward those great
principles, which are " most surely believed" amongst themselves.
Undue power it can never attain, since it lives by the influence of en
lightened opinion, and the approbation of christian brethrenso that
 FOR JULY, 1041. 173

if ever it shall be seen to trespass on the principles referred to, or

cease to promote the (Treat design for which it was formed, the same
power which now sustains it, can make it cease to exist. If the more
vigorous Associations, can receive no accession of strength, from
union with it, they can yet add to its energy, thus enabling it to
strengthen such as are feeble. And these, however inefficient at
present, if only disposed to arouse themselves to the utmost of their
power, will find that by a connection with the Society, they may derive
strength from those more powerful than themselves. Toward those
counties, where there arc no Associations of Congregational churches,
the Directors look with deep solicitudeentreating their brethren,
for their own sakes, to form at least district Associations, if they can
do no more ; let them not allow a day unnecessarily to pass, till they
have proved the invigorating and blessed influence of union. A vigo
rous Association on the spot, with an executive alive to the require
ments of the times, can do the work of evangelization, more efficiently
than it can possibly be done, by any Society in London, without such
hearty co-operation.
The Directors with perfect confidence, address the Pastors and
churches of the congregational order, in their individual, as well as
their associated capacity. They feel assured, that they will receive
credit for sincerity, in the attempts they are making, to bless their
country. At the same time, they cannot withhold the request, that
these attempts may be regarded, with enlarged and prayerful atten
tion. There must be no relaxation of effort. Rather let each church,
each association, and auxiliary, endeavour this year, to increase their
exertions. This would enable the Directors, with satisfaction and
joy, to meet the additional claims made upon them, from the most
destitute parts of England and Wales. Let the Society be made
worthy of the Denomination, or rather of the great cause, in which it
is embarked. Let hands, and heartsand funds, and prayersbe
united in the work; and the Home of our affections, must become,
" as a field which the Lord hath blessed."

THE PASTOR'S NOTE BOOK.No. G.

SINGULAR ACCOUNT OF THE PREACHING OF A WAGONER.

Recently communicated by a Missionary.
I rejoice that I have now to com- gaged a person, then residing in ano-
ninnicate a fact, which, considering ther village in their neighbourhood,
my late discouragements, in relation of about 35 years of age, as his wag-
to some parts ot this station, serves oner. Sedate, industrious, and at-
js another illustration of the gracious tentive, this man gave great satisfac-
declaration of the Holy Scriptures tion to his new employer, as he had
At eventide it shall be light." A invariably done, for many years, in
Respectable farmer, in the village of his former situations. It happened,
"*, some few months ago, en- however, that the man was a decided
171 HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE
christianattributing his conversion,
at the early age of sixteen, to the in
strumentality of the late Rev. J. Dag-
ley, of Chapel Endand as such,
embraced every opportunity ofspeak
ing a word in honor of his Redeemer.
Amongst the persons with whom he
had occasional conversations respect
ing their souls, was a young man,
employed on the M Estate, of the
most profligate character. This young
man's attention was arrested, and an
almost sudden reformation was at
least, outwardly, apparent. The wag
oner told him things of which, thus
plainly, he had never heard. He soon
requested his teacher to pay his aged
parents a visit, that they also might
learn these astonishing things. Glad
to comply, on Sunday evening, the
24th of January, he went to the old
people's cottage, opened his bible,
read a few verses, and proceeded to
explain and apply them. Several
neighbours came to see and hear.
Surprized and delighted with the man
one of their own class, and yet so
learned in the scriptures they press
ed him to act in a similar way on the
following Sabbath evening. He did
so : the excitement increased, and
the hearers carried the news all over
this greatly scattered village. Pre
parations were made for him, and his
rapidly increasing congregation, by
the third Sabbath evening, at a more
commodious cottage ; and about fifty
persons, principally adults, were in
attendance. This service has now
been held nine times (22nd March)
and the results, speaking soberly,
are of the most unusual and astonish
ing character. I cannot, in this brief
space of time, speak of sound con
versions; but the persecutor, and the
swearer, and the careless, whose
names I am prepared to furnish, are
alarmed, interested, and deeply con
cerned. From the outskirts of the
village, persons of all ages, heretofore
unmoved, go nearly two miles to listen
to this poor man's humble, but fervent
and efficient instructions. In a vil
lage like M , it could not be ex
pected that so unusual an occurrence,
would escape the notice of the higher
class of inhabitants. Within three
weeks of the commencement of the
proceedings above narrated, the wife
of the farmer by whom the wagoner
was employed, long reputed to be
one of the most pious church ladies in
the place, I believe the Tiiost pious,
hinted to the man, that he had better
inform the people that he could meet
them no more, her husband having
determined that no such disorderly
practices should be allowed. This
the man, of course, could not do. The
alarm of his employer, and the other
farmers, increased on the following
week. " Such a practice would poison
the people's minds, and set them
against their Church and authorized
teacher." Amongst other tales, in
dustriously circulated by the oppo
nents of unvarnished Christianityit
would scarcely be credited, thus far
in the 19th century, but it is never
theless truewas this, " Such irre
gular proceedings as this man was
guilty of, would involve the village in
all the horrors of incendiarism." It
was expected that this gospel torch,
that had enlightened men's minds,
and imparted to their frozen spirits
some degree of holy vigour, would
soon set ricks on fire about the farm
ers' ears. Application was made by
one man of property, under the influ
ence of such fear, to the proprietor
and magistrate of the village, for in
structions as to the prevention of his
people, from listening to this formida
ble " Methodist." The magistrate
has not interfered hitherto. Others
have expressed their doubts and fears
about the thing, and the propriety or
otherwise of suffering their work
people to remain in their service, if
they persist in attending the wag
oner's lectures. The fourth Sabbath
evening service had passed away,
when this delinquent turner of the
world upside down, was summoned
to his employer's presence, and a
month's notice to quit his service was
given by the latter ; the reason alleg
ed being that they, the farmer and
his wife " could go no where, but they
were reproached for keeping a metho-
dist parson in their house, a reproach
they could not, and would not bear."
This notice not having its intended
effect, the master peremptorily dis
charged the servant after another
Sabbath's exercise. The Evangelical
Clergymanoftheparish,who is known
to be opposed to " dissent," is under
stood to have been a very important
agent, in the above named prohibition
and dismissal. In all the years of his
ministry, no such spirit ofenquiry had
been produced amongst his parish
ioners, as has resulted from the sim
ple speaking of this labouring man.
Nor has the clergyman's week even
ing service, held in the house of
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the poor wagoner's opponenti, ever
been so well attended as that of his
plebeian rival. A few of our mem
bers have sustained this man by
their countenance and their prayers,
presenting themselves with him eve
ry Sabbath evening. One of our
friends lias engaged him pro tern, that
he may be retained amongst the peo
ple, whose affections and almost reve
rence he has so rapidly and astonish
ingly gained. Should he be able to
obtain employment within a few miles
of us, he will continue the labours
which, by the Divine blessing, he has
so successfully commenced. Should
he be removed to a great distance, I
REMARKS ON THE LAST ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY, AND HINTS AS TO
FUTURE EFFORTS.
The friends of the Home Mission
ary Society, throughout the country,
must have read, I am sure with much
satisfaction, the full and animated
report of the proceedings at the An
nual Meetings, with which the Editors
of the Magazine have this month fa
voured them. It is a relief to some
anxieties, and a pleasing confirmation
of many hopes, to be assured, that
the Report read " gave an encourag
ing account, of the present state of
the Society's stations, agents, and
funds"and also, that " the intimate
connection, formed with the Congre
gational Union of England and Wales,
has received the warm approbation
of the Churches and Associations."
The lapse of twelve months, has given
time for a fair trial of the Society in
its new modification ; and we may
therefore conclude, that it is now se
curely established, in the confidence
and the affections of that Denomina
tion, with which it is specially iden
tified.
But is it not sometimes the case,
that even in the exercise of grateful
satisfaction with the past, we are apt
to forget the necessity of strenuous
exertion for the future? Is there not
a fear, that some, who have watched
throughout the year the movements
of the Society, and longed with anxi
ous interest for the Report of its An
niversaryshould now (impercepti
bly it may be, to themselves) assume
an attitude ofcomplacent repose ; and
VOU I. N. S.
175
shall endeavour to supply the people
on the Sabbath afternoon ; and at all
events, shall avail myselfof the spirit
of enquiry now extending over the
village, to the utmost of my ability, to
render it deep and permanent. May
the Divine Spirit descend upon these
efforts in still richer effusion ! so
evidently does this work appear to be
of God, that pious church people here,
have expressed to me their surprize
that their friends at M should
have had the temerity to offer any
opposition. Such opposition, however,
is futile, for in this case, as in ten
thousand other cases, it turns out to
the furtherance of the gospel.
permit the feeling to creep over their
minds, that " now the Society is likely
to receive such general support, they
may venture to relax their efforts on
its behalf." Such reaction of feeling
is the natural result, of all artificial,
or merely physical excitement. But
the maintenance of the work of God
upon earth, does not rest upon any
such temporary, or sliding foundation.
And, therefore, as already hinted, it
must be unobserved, and through im-
watchfulness, if such a spirit take pos
session of any mind, which " knows
the grace of God in truth."
But how is such a spirit to be coun
teracted 1 how is the requisite vigi
lance to be sustained ? Is it not by a
continual recurrence to first princi
plesa distinct and frequent recog
nition of those powerful obligations,
by which christians are bound, to seek
the enlargement of the Redeemer's
kingdom ?
Of all the various considerations
which crowd upon each other, in con
nection with this subject, perhaps no
one is more deeply impressive than
the fact, that the Saviour, in ascend
ing to his glory in heaven, has com
mitted his cause on earth, to the hands
of his people. In taking leave of his
disciples, while he promised that the
Comforter should come, to reprove
and convince the unbelieving world,
he added, " And ye also shall bear
witness, because ye have been with
me from the beginning." Leaving his
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enemies in possession of their vain
and short-lived triumph, he withdrew
from the world, without even appear
ing in the midst of them, to silence
their folly, or to confound their pre
sumption. But he left his witnesses,
his representatives behind. In this
light the world soon acknowledged
them ; for they heaped on them, that
obloquy and persecution, which they
had no longer the power to inflict on
their despised Master. This seal of
their commission was not confined to
preachers and Apostles. When Saul
the persecutor " verily thought with
himself, that he ought to do many
things contrary to the name of Jesus
of Nazareth"he made no distinction
of sex or station; but, " haling men
and women, committed them to
prison."
And what mean all those figures
employed, to signify the oneness of
believers with their Head? Do they
not imply a participation in his nature;
a possession of " the same mind that
was also in him ;" an identity of
views, and interests, and objects of
desire? If they " are transformed
into the same image," are they not
to reflect that image, by exhibiting
these points of union and of resem
blance? It was" for the joy set before
him," that " he endured the cross,
despising the shame." And what that
joy was to be, Isaiah predicted long
before. Is. liii. 10. 11. While follow
ing therefore an unseen Saviour, his
people have the clearest information,
as to what is nearest and dearest to
his heart ; and not only are they per
mitted to have fellowship in his joy,
but it is their honour and privilege to
help onward its completion. Is it not
the profession of every one, who is
called a christian, " I am one with
Christ"and can such a profession be
justified, without the most deliberate
and persevering employment, of the
means which He has himself appoint
ed for the purpose ? Will it be con
sistent to employ them feebly, or irre
gularlyon the spur of some particu
lar exigency, or in furtherance only
of some favourite scheme ? Till the
Redeemer " shall be satisfied," zeal
must not abate, nor any effort be re
laxed.
But we can imagine even a devoted
christian, fully awake to his individual
obligations, yet almost confused by
the vastness of the work before him;
and discouraged by the thought, that
the harvest is so plenteous, while the
labourers are so few. To such an one
we might say, Be thankful if through
grace, you resemble her, who " had
done what she could." But if we
glance at the speech of the Rev. Mr.
Ely, as given in the Magazine for this
month, perhaps it may turn these per
plexing thoughts, into special argu
ments for efforts at Home. I refer
more especially to the conclusion, in
which he shows what would be the
result, were Britain really christian
ized. The value of one soul, and its
capacity for enjoyment, are as im
mensely great in the wilds of Africa,
as in the very metropolis of civiliza
tion. But in the immediate results
and circumstances of various cases,
there is a weighty difference. Who
can be most quickly reached ? What
have been the previous comparative
advantages ? Which is placed in such
a relative position, and surrounded
by such facilities, as will (in the event
of his conversion) most speedily ren
der him, the most efficient additional
labourer, in the boundless field ? The
supposition was, on a recent occasion,
made, for the sake of argument and
illustration, thata Bechuana,or South
Pacific Convert, may by and bye
be coming to evangelize England.
But it was named as a possibility, in
volving dishonour and disgrace to our
churches. And who does not see,
that it would be an inversion of the
natural order of things? Yet here
another melancholy truth suggests
itself. It is not Missionaries to the
heathen that are wanting, but the
fundsrequisite, to send them forth and
sustain them. This, however, does not
invalidate Mr. Ely's argument. There
is wealth enough in England for many
foreign Missions. It wants but the
key of christian principle to give ac
cess to its storesthe mighty power
of constraining love, to turn it into the
channels of heavenly philanthropy.
Or putting wealth out of the question,
and again to recur to Mr. Ely's re
marks only gain a prevalence of
holy influence, in the character of
our mariners, our merchants, and our
artizansand what endless ramifica
tions of spiritual blessing, do you send
forth over a benighted world !
One obvious inference from this
view of the case, permit me simply to
mention. If such are to be the results
of our Home Missionary efforts, they
must be of a character, suited to the
magnitude of the ends proposed. There
must be a wise adaptation of plans
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and of agency ; a liberal provision, groan, that I carry about with me a

for the preparation of the one, and the body of sin and death; and that out of
execution of the other; and while the heart ofman, out ofmy heart.-pro
keeping at the utmost distance, every ceeds all manner of evil." " Well, I
thought inconsistent with the simpli could not have thought, that one of
city of that gospel, which " is preach such fair speech, and unblemished life,
ed to the poor"we must be careful could have been so criminal." " Stay,
not to invest it with such forms or friend ; not so hasty in your decisions.
circumstances, as would add to " the If by fair speech, you mean, what I
reproach of the cross." The things declare to have felt of the Saviour's
of the Spirit of God, will ever be lovethe consolations his gospel has
" foolishness to the natural man." afforded me the peace, which flows
At the same time, it is matter of legi from beholding with the eye of an
timate endeavour and concern, to appropriating faith, a crucified Em
deprive him of all shadow of excuse, manuelthe assured hope, of adop
for despising that message, which tion into the family of Godand of
comes with the authority of God him being presented, at length, faultless
self, alike to the " Greek and to the before his throne in glory, whither I
Barbarianto the learned and the am so unworthy to go if these
unlearned, the bond and the free." declarations are what you intend, by
Let us ever remember the great Apos the expressions of fair speech, let me
tolic model, in all our christian enter- tell you, that such hopes and state
prizes. While it was his glory to ments, may consistently be made and
" preach Christ crucified, to the Jews indulged, while the heart is beset,
a stumbling-block, and to the Greeks with those enemies of holiness and of
foolishness." It was also his practice, God. But as to criminality, it con
and most consistently too, to " become sists in indulging and harbouring such
all things to all men, if he might by foes ; and this is done only, by suffer
all meaus save some." ing the desires and inclinations to go
June lath. out after them, or the imagination to
embrace them." Thus spake the
youth, and silenced his enquirer.
These evils indeed lay close siege to
GEMS the heart, but we ate no more acces
From the Cabinet ofaprivale Christian, sory to them, than a man would be,
No. 3. whose house is beset with robbers.
His real desire for their expulsion,
will be best known, by the actual
" The catalogue of vices, in Col. iii. resistance he offers them."
5. we are required to " mortify."
Now this clearly implies, that we must " Satan says, if I can but occupy
not expect their entire extinction, the mind of that man, with something,
which agrees with the experience, of or any thing, save Christ, and the ne
all who are conversant with this war cessity of a personal interest in his
fare, as well as with the repeated in salvation, my purpose will be accom
timations of Scripture. The child of plished, and he shall at last find him
God wishes this conflict were closed, self befooled. The awakened sinner,
and wishes too, there remained no whose heart the Saviour has touched,
longer a cause for itits chief, pre with a sense of his love, says, If I
vailing cause, being the indwelling of can but occupy my mind, about Jesus,
sinand in such wishes, he is appro and his dying love, the assaults of
ved of his God. But to mortify, to Satan can never do my soul any real
keep under, to ferret, to harass, and injury. Lord, help me, and enable
to aim at the complete extinction, of me to stand, under all the attacks,
these corrupt affections, is to be his which the subtilty and malice of the
every day's exercise,even unto death. " evil one may devise."
" But say you, that these impurities
lodge in the precincts of all men ? for " Risen with Christ ! and canst
instance, in that modest, virtuous thou, my soul, receive into thy em
youth?" Go, ask him what he knows brace, any polluted thing? Lord Jesus,
of the plague of the heart. " O yes," evermore keep the eye of my mind,
he replied, " I now know, what once fixed upon thy rising again; and keep
I treated as a chimera. I know from my heart intent on what that expres
experience, which makes me daily to sion designates, even my dying unto
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sin, and rising again to newness of may render them worthy members of
life. Thou, who knowest all things, society ; but wanting the stamina of
knowest that the archers have sorely spiritual life, they shall come short
shot at me ; but through thy help, I of the kingdom. Vital Christianity,
am what I am." while it seciires the former ; will
ensure also, that affectionate and
" Preserve me, Lord, from turning enlightened instruction in spiritual
aside, into the flowery paths of crea truth, which by God's blessing, may
ture indulgence ; but teach me to produce real holiness, aud eternal
choose and delight in the way, how happiness."
ever rough and thorny, that terminates
in peace. This path is a path of self- " What! is there not enongh in
denial, watchfulness, self-government Jesus, to rejoice the heart? must men
but then, consider what shall be its go to the feculent streams of the
issue, even endless, perfect peace." world for enjoyment? Blessed Sa
viour ! if I love not thee, then let me
" How necessary, that those who nothing love ! Shall I in words say,
are entrusted with the education of Thou art my all in all ; and in prac
young persons, should possess genuine tice declare, that without a sip, now
piety. If they do not, though I would and then, of worldly vanity, this life
not suppose them capable of instiling is a weariness? No longer, my soul,
vicious principles into the mind ; nor do thou pant after the frivolities of
of teaching to lie, or steal, or swear, life, nor yet long after its lawful good ;
or flagitiously to profane the Sabbath but rather long and strive, after a
nay, though they might scrupulous growing conformity to thy Husband
ly avoid all these, and warn and guard thy Lord. It is because of lust,
against themstill I say, if these are that dwells in me ; or rather through
not genuine christians, and do not ex my consenting to it, that temptation
emplify the spirit of such, they must gains a footing in my heart, so as to
fail to instil and enforce those princi overcome me. In proportion as I
ples, which would issue in the eternal stedfastly look at, and resemble the
benefit of their charge. The most Saviour, I shall find temptation be
punctual observances of morality, come weak."

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

To the Country Directors.

Esteemed Brethren,
We are anxious that you should be helpers with ns
in the great cause of Home Evangelization. It was our wish, that the
List that follows, should have contained the names of all the Secretaries
of County Associations besides the names of other respected brethren,
not in office. We fear, however, it is as yet incomplete. Most of you,
we are quite aware, are already our Correspondents, and active Co
adjutors, in promoting the interests of the Home Missionary Society. The
others, we are assured, are endeavouring to raise the churches to a right
state of feeling, in reference to the great work of Home Missions. In ex
pressing our hope, that all County Secretaries will soon aid onr Society, by
their counsel, and valuable information, we may say, that happily there is
no incompatability between the discharge of their local duties, and helping
this Society, of which they have been chosen Directors. On you much de
pendsfor the churches have committed to you a responsibility of no com
mon kindto you they look for proposing additional plans of usefulness.
 rKOR july, 1841. . 179

Such being the case, may we be permitted, respectfully, to claim an in

creasing measure of your attention. You will be expected to introduce the
subject of Home Missions, in connection with our Societyat the half-yearly
or annual meetings of your County Associations. There is a strong de
sire, on the part of our Directors, that on such occasions, as much informa
tion as possible, should be given of the state of our Country, either by
written communications, or by the personal visitation of one of the officer."
of the Society.Giving, and receiving information, appears a mutual duty
which neither party can neglect, without weakening the strong and urgent
claims of Home, on the christian sympathies of the churches.
In addition to the above request, we have ventured to intimate, that the
Country Directors in their several localities will cheerfully receive subscrip
tions in aid of the Society, and forward them to London.This we are
convinced you will not only do, but in every way, consistent with other
claims, encourage our cause.

There is another subject that we would most urgently press on your

attention : it is to bring before the Ministers and Churches in your several
Counties, the importance of a special Prayer meeting, on one given evening
of the month.
A number of churches have already fixed on the third Monday evening of
every month for that purpose : on all the Stations of the Society this is also
the appointed evening for prayer for HOME : We cannot but hope, that if
this plan was carried out generally, God would be honoured, and would more
highly honour the Society.
E. A. Dunn,
Algernon Wells,
James Matheson, D.D.
Secretaries.

A List of the Country Directors, by any of whom, Subscriptions in

aid of the Home Missionary Society will be cheerfully received,
and forwarded to the Treasurers in London.

County. Town. Name.

Berkshire Maidenhead Rev. H. Addicott Secretary.
Buckinghamshire.. Buckingham D. W. Aston Secretary.
. " .. t Cambridge 8. Thodey
Cambridgeshire. . | Dllxford. _ H. Madgin Secretary.
Cheshire Chester S.Luke
Cornwall Truro W.Moore Secretary.
Derbyshire Derby J. Gawthorne Secretary.
/- Exeter Dr. Payne
> Barnstaple B.Kent Secretary.
Devonshire < TaT;stock _ W. Rooker
C Plymouth G. Smith Secretary.
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List of the Country Directort continued.

County. Town. Name.
Poole Rev T. Daraiit
Dorsetshire . 1 Bridport J. Wills
Swanage R. Chamberlain .... Secretary.
Durham Sunderland J. W . Richardson . .
Braintree J. Carter
Essex Chelmsford W. Wells, Esq
Maldoo * Rev. Robt. Boris Secretary.
Cheltenham S. Martin Secretary.
Gloucestershire Gloucester J.Hyatt Secretary.
-\ Stroud John Border ,
Kjde, Isle of Wight.. T. S. Goyer . . . Secretary.
Hampshire / Southampton ........ T. Adkins
Romsey J. Reynolds . . .
Hertford J. Anthony ... Secretary.
Hertfordshire .. < Hitcbin J. W. Wayne . Secretary.
Chatham P. Thompson , Secretary.
Kent \ Faversham H.J. Rooke... Secretary.
Liverpool Dr. Raffles ... Secretary.
Do J. Kelly
Do J- Blackburn, Esq.
Lancashire . Manchester Rev. R. Fletcher .
Do G. Hadfield, Esq. .
Salford Rev. J. L. Poore .
Leicester T. Nanneley, Esq.
Leicestershire ., J Melton Mowbray . Rev J. Roberts
Lincoln .......... S. B. Bergne . .
Lincolnshire . . . . | Grantham R. Soper
Monmouthshire .... Monmouth T. Loader Secretary.
Dereham R. Farebrother
Norfolk \ Norwich J. Alexander .. Secretary.
Northampton ...... T. Milner
Northamptonshire 2 Do E. J. Prust
Welford B. Hobsou Secretary.
Northumberland . . Newcastle on Tyne A. Reid Secretary.
Nottingham J.Gilbert
Nottinghamshire >. Arthur Wells, Esq. . . Secretary.
Oxford Rev. E. Jones
Oxfordshire ....< Wallingford W.Harris Secretary.
Rutlandshire Uppingham J.Green
Shropshire Shrewsbury T. Weaver Secretary.
Bath W.Jay
Do Rice Hopkins, Esq
Bristol Rev. J. Jack
Somersetshire Do Thos. Hnvnes
Do H. O. Wills, Esq Secretary.
Taunton Rev. T. Luke Secretary.
Staffordshire West Bromwich .... J. C. Gallaway, A.M. Secretary.
Ipswich W. Notcutt
Sullblk * Do S. Ray, Esq
Dorking Rev. R. Connebee Secretary.
Surrey < Wandsworth J.E.Richards, Secretary.
Sussex Brighton -- J.Edwards Secretary.
Birmingham J. A. James
Warwickshire .. Do T.East
Do Mr.A.Salt
Atherstone Rev. R. M. Miller Secretary.
Devizes R. Elliott . Secretary.
Wiltshire I Bradford . .
W. Gear . . .
Worcestershire.... Worcester . . Dr. Redford
Gomersal . . J.H.Cooke.. (W.R.) Secretary.
Leeds J.Ely
York J. Parsons
Pickering . . G. Croft (N.R.) Secretary.
Yorkshire Scarborough G. B. Kidd
Hull T. Stratten ..(E.R.) Secretary.
Whitby J. C. Potter.. (N.R.) Secretary.
Do John Holt, Esq.
 FOB JULY, 1841.
INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME
MISSIONARY STATIONS.
BEDFORDSHIRE.
From the Journal of a Home Missionary
Student at Cotton End.
With feelings ofgratitude to Almigh
ty God, for his continued favours, I
lay before the Directors my exertions
during the past month. To hold forth
the Lord Jesus Christ as " the way,
the truth, and the life," to the view
of sinful creatures, I feel to be a
work the most solemn and important.
But it is encouraging, when we con
sider, we have the presence and
blessing of the Lord :" Lo I am
with you alway, even to the end of the
world." " As thy day, so shall thy
strength be."
The attendance at our meetings is
still most interesting. It cheers our
hearts, to witness the marked atten
tion of the people, to hear the preach
ed gospel.
On last Sabbath I preached at
S twice, and gave an address at
a prayer-meeting, held there at 9
o'clock in the morning. The number
present at the prayer-meeting was
about 100 persons. Almost all were
in tears. My own mind was pecu
liarly affected, at the thought of ap
pearing between a living and holy
God, and dying-sinful men. After the
meeting was over, several came to me,
with tears in their eyes, saying, " Oh
dear, Sir! God has sent you among
us to day ! It has been good for us to
be present this morning I" " We
came," said they, " much cast down
in our soulshaving no hope ; but
now we can rejoice in the God of our
salvation !" In the afternoon and
evening, I preached there to about
350 persons, at each service. The
concern with which the people heard
the preaching also was great. May
God accompany the word with divine
power, in the conversion of many
souls in that place ! This interesting
day brought to my mind, the moral and
spiritual condition of a station I well
knew in Devonshire ; where the atten
dance also was so encouraging, and
whereHome Mission labours have left
an indelible impression on the minds
of not a few, who will have to bless
God to all eternity, for the existence
of the Home Missionary Society.
I have, during the last month,
181
visited several persons with tracts,
which are received with thankfulness,
and, I trust, are read with profit.
I frequently visit the sick and
dying, in the neighbourhood. This,
I count not as a duty, but rather a
privilege. For the benefit and in
struction I derive to my own soul,
from listening to the experience of
aged christians, I would not attempt
to describe.
DEVONSHIRE.
According to annual custom, I
publicly examined the Sabbath school
children the last Sabbath in January.
No building was ever more crowded
than the Chapel was, such was the
anxiety to get within the walls, that
at half-past four P.M. it was with the
greatest difficulty I could get to the
pulpit, and the two constables, who
stood at the door, told me, that more
than 100 were on the outside. The
junior classes answered questions in
Dr. Watts's and the Assembly's cate
chisms, with the greatest correctness,
and the senior ones repeated one or
two verses at a time, till they went
through the 11th chapter of Matthew,
and then, in rotation, gave a comment
on each verse. Afterwards, a few of
the best speakers repeated some in
teresting and striking pieces. This
is the plan I have pursued for many
years, and it is wonderful the interest
it has excited, insomuch that persons
are drawn from all the neighbouring
parishes; and such was the feeling
which pervaded the whole assembly,
that although it lasted more than four
hours, the people expressed a willing
ness to travel five miles, to enjoy such
another season. As soon as this was
disposed of, I went to work to pre
pare other subjects for the school at
, and on 28th of last month I
publicly examined the dear children
there. This Chapel also was crowded
to excess, and the people were greatly
delighted ; and, I trust, profited too.
The father of one of the boys, who
repeated a striking piece on Eternity,
was so deeply affected, that when he
returned home, for the first time in
his life, he began to pray ; and the
next day was seen on his knees in the
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open field. Last week he sent here to allusion to this, she says, " these
request that he might have a seat in words sunk deep in my heart: I de
the Chapel, and promised to attend ; termined to give half a crown a quar
he seems deeply concerned about bis ter, as long as I had it, to the Home
soul. Missionary Society ; since then, I
have not wanted. I am in a situation
where I get better wages, and more
privileges. This is the Lord's doing,
DORSET. and were I to witbhold my halfcrown,
I am led to embrace the present I fear the Lord would witbhold his
opportunity of sending a few particu blessing from me."
lars, respecting an occurrence which On one occasion, on account of the
has been a source of gratification to increased affliction of her mother,
my own mind, and will, I think, be Miss H declined accepting her
encouraging to you, and well suited year's subscription of ten shillings.
to stimulate humble christians to use thinking she could not afford it. She
their influence, in endeavouring to was disappointed ; and feeling that
promote the cause of Christ, by ad the money was the Lord's, she pur
vising others to lend their aid to the chased Bibles for some poor Sabbath
great work. school children, who were destitute
Some months since, I received a of them. I ought to add, that Miss
note from Miss H, a christian friend H , equally scrupulous, has promised
residing in a neighbouring town, who to give the amount, that the Society
at the same time sent me ten shillings, may not lose any thing through the
which she said she had received from above mentioned circumstance. May
a female friend in humble life, who such instances be multiplied a hun
requested her to send it to the Home dred fold.
Missionary Society. She added, that
though the young person above allud
ed to, had a mother in ill health, and
did much to assist her, that she had HERTS.
sent, at different periods during the My last Journal informed the Direc
last four or five years, no less a sum tors, that four persons stood proposed
than two sovereigns, which was in for admission to our little christian
deed considerable for one in her sta church. This week we have had the
tion, being in service, and her yearly great pleasure of receiving them into
wages not amounting to more than church-fellowship. May they have
6. Feeling much interested, I wrote grace to adorn the doctrine of God
to Ann 15 , with a view to encourage our Saviour, and to be harmless and
her ; at the same time requesting to blameless, the children of God, with
be informed, in what way she had out rebuke, in the midst of a wicked
been led to feel so deeply for her and perverse worldholding forth
fellow countrymen. In reply, after the word of life, that we may rejoice
gratefully acknowledging my note, in the day of God that we have not
and saying how much she loved and run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
honoured the Ministers of the Gospel The same evening on which they
for their work's sake, she stated, that were received,twootherpersons were
about four or five years ago, soon proposed for admission. Thus we
after her conversion to God, Miss H have evidence that God is with us,
came to O, where she was then giving testimony to the word of his
living, and that she had an opportu grace, and causing it to be strong and
nity of meeting her at her brother's, powerful, sharper than any two-edged
when she offered to correspond with sword.
her, which A. B thankfully acced The attendance at all the cottages
ed to. Miss H soon after, sent continues tokeepup,and goodl trust,
her a fancy article, with a short ac is doing. Our chapel on the Sabbath,
count of the Home Mission attached is not quite so well attended as it was
to it ; on reading it, she felt ashamed for some little time after the opening.
that she had done so little for her Still there is little cause for complaint,
kind and gracious Saviour; the im or discouragement, as the word has
pression was deepened by a letter been blessed to not a few ; and is, I
she soon after received from her zeal hope, still being blessed to others.
ous friend, in which she was earnestly May the influence of the Holy Spirit
exhorted to aim at being useful. In descend upon us, in measures, far
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more abundant than what have yet used by the carnal clergy to oppose
been known. the truth.
This station has now an encouraging
appearance. The congregations at
During the past month I have are more than double, to what
preached 22 sermons, besides holding they were when I came here, about
prayer meetings, and visiting several twelve months since ; and my hearers
sick persons, who have been on my are also more attentive, and serious,
list for some time, and who are not in their behaviour in God's house.
likely to recover. Two or three of Good is evidently doing in different
these are very affecting cases: affect parts of the station. C has been
ing, because of the hardened state so far very encouraging ; the congre
gations are good, and particularly at
they are in, and their rapid approach
to eternity ; and were it not for my tentive to the word oflife; and though
faith in the Divine efficacy of the gos it was feared, at first, that the land
pel of the Son of God, I should be like lord would prevent us from preaching
jonab, and turn another way, rather in his house, yet his wife is become
than visit them. But the arm of the one of my hearers there.
Lord is not shortened that he cannot In several places we have a great
save, neither is his ear heavy that he deal of opposition from the clergy,
cannot hear. With this blessed as and others, who are commanding
surance, I will continue to visit these respect and attention by the dis
apparently impenitent persons, and tribution of charity funds. They have
direct them to Him who is able to been preaching against me,threat
save even to the uttermost. ened to deprive the poor of the parish
The week-night services during the charity, if they attend my ministry,
month have been continued without compelled parents to remove their
interruption, and the attendance has children from our Sabbath school, and
gradually improved in nearly all the send them to the church school, giving
places. the girls bonnets and cloaks, &c. and
paying the children in money for say
ing their lessons well.
SOMERSET.
I visit more than 220 families with I visit between two and three hun
religious tracts on the loan system ; dred families with religious tracts on
aud as those tracts are usually ex the loan system. I meet with a great
changed twice in four weeks, more deal of ignorance : whole families
than 450 visits arc made by me in which cannot read. A respectable
that time, including extra visits to the tradesman of a parish, in which I
sick, lie. I give my tracts discrimi- preach (who docs not go to meeting
nately,to the afflicted, to children, at home, but regularly attends my
to the drunkard, Sabbath-breaker, ministry in another parish) told me
profane swearer, &c. I fear, if I last week, that one of the clergymen
were to give them away indiscrimi of his parish had, a few weeks since,
nately, it might furnish some persons preached a sermon against me ; and
with an excuse for not reading my stated, that the church of England
loan tracts, by saying, " Sir, we have was the only way to heaven. Some of
the same sort of books which you have his hearers were not pleased with it,
given us" and J verily believe, that yet they are awed into submission.
tracts which are lent, are more fre In a word, I infer from what I have
quently read, than those which are seen and heard of this station, that
promiscuously given. And my object opposition was never so great as at
is not merely to distribute good books, this present time ; for it now comes
but also to find an opportunity of con from some quarters from which it has
versing, plainly, and pointedly, with never come before. In the distribu
those persons, about the salvation of tion . of tracts, the dogs have come
their souls; and thus preach Christ upon me more than once ; and though
from house to honse. And this has seen, yet they were not called back ;
been a successful method of increas but inflicted, on one occasion, a deep
ing my congregations, of ascertaining wound in the calf of my right leg,
the deplorable ignorance of the peo which I fear would have been a seri
ple, their false hopes, and hiding ous matter, if a proper remedy had
places ; and likewise the various means not been immediately applied. And
vol. I. N. s. 2c
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our chapel at K , which at a great self, or your Committee. But this I

expense we had fitted up, and put cannot help at present ; and therefore
into good repair, has been much in I must labour when I can.
jured by those who oppose my minis In visiting the cottages in the vil
try. The walls are defaced, the win lages of the station, the people who
dows splashed with mud, &c. &c. can read receive tracts, and seem
The Roman-Catholics are also cir pleased with them ; but many cannot
culating their pernicious tracts on my read ; and this applies both to young
station : no less than four different and oldto a great extent.
kinds of new tracts, published under I talk to the people in their houses.
the superintendence of the Catholic Some hear me ; others are more in
Institution of Great Britain. This is different, and seem to care little about
quite a new thing here ; I never saw the things which are of everlasting
nor heard any thing of it until last moment.
week : it will excite me to more dili Last Lord's day, in the afternoon,
gence and prayerful zeal for the glory out of a congregation of about 80,
of God. And I am not discouraged ; there were not more than eight or ten
for I am confident, that God's word from Great and Little T . I men
shall not return to him void ; but in tion this, to show you the way in which
due season we shall reap, if we faint the means of grace in the chapel, are
not. And it is far better to be saved treated by the inhabitants of these
in a storm, than to be lost in a calm. places. It is painful to see them so;
but such is the influence of the church
ministers over the people, that they
dare not, ifthey would, attend chapel.
SUFFOLK.* I have twice attempted to com
You will see by my Journal, that mence a Sunday school in T , but
I have not been able to hold any week have not been able to succeed; as
night public service in any of the vil the parents are unwilling to send
lages around here : I mean those vil their children, lest they should offend
lages forming this station. I have the clergy, and lose some favours.
held a prayer meeting in the chapel, I never, I think, was among a people
and preaching on the Lord's day. who seemed to have so little indepen
These are the only public meetings I dence about them. They are gene
have had. I have not been idle; for, rally poor, and feel that they are de
in addition to visiting the people on pendent, and have no wish, in mat
the station in their own cottages, I ters of religion, to act for themselves.
have preached in different places, My prayer is, that the Lord would
both in Essex and in Cambridgeshire, open their eyes, and show them their
both counties being in thevicinityofmy sin, and their danger, and turn them
station, which is a very central place. to himself, that they may live, and be
Could I get places to preach in, where made rich in faith, and heirs of the
I should have them, I would take kingdom of heaven.
them up. As it is, I have preached
where doors have been opened for
me, always devoting the Sabbaths to
Home, where I have preached morn YORKSHIRE.
ing and afternoon; and, occasionally, I trust it will afford you pleasure,
in the evenings for one or other of if I give you a brief account of the
the Ministers near improvement made on this station
, who have
offered me their pulpits, and have since I entered on it, which is about
thus afforded me the opportunity of six months since. I then found the
preaching, to a much greater number congregation on a Sabbath evening
of people than I can have on my sta about eighty, now it is increased to
tion. This I look upon as a privilege,one hundred and thirty.
and feel thankful for the opportunity. At G I found it about fifteen,
Had I the same privilege in the vil now it is increased to forty ; and some
lages of this station, I should feel times near sixty. The house I first
more satisfied to labour on it. As it preached in has become too small,
and I have procured one of the largest
is, it is not satisfactory, either to my-
in the village, and it is crowded to
* This is a new station, and pre excess.
sents peculiar difficulties, from the I commenced preaching at A
causes named by the Missionary. about four months ago, and have a
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congregation of thirty persons, and
sometimes above fifty. Before I
visited this place, there was only one
praying person on that side of the
dale, and now there are six, who
have begun to serve God, and ap
pear desirous of becoming members
amongst os ; besides several who have
gone to the Wesleyans. There is a
person here who frequently attends
my ministry, and who had not heard
a sermon for years till I went to visit
them.
At F soon after I came to this
village, I commenced a prayer meet
ing; at first thirty attended, but now
we have generally from forty to sixty.
At the last church meeting but one,
seven persons were admitted as mem
bers, and are now walking in the fear
of God. There are ten more who are
earnestly, and, I trust, sincerely seek
ing the Lord, and who appear desir
ous to become members of the church ;
but we thought it better to try them
for a time, before we admitted them.
I have here seen the self-righteous
humbled, the Sabbath-breaker reform
ed, and the drunkard reclaimed, by
the preaching of the gospel.
During the past month, another
village has been taken up, as a preach
ing station ; and the attendance has
been far beyond any thing I could
have expected. The village contains
a population of about 120 souls, and
is the centre of several other villages.
This has increased my numbers of
hearers, from about 300 to 350. This
is pleasing, and for this I would
thank God and take courage.
But there is another fact, which I
think ought to be named, of a more
painful description. In a former com
munication, I referred to the village
of R , as a place destitute of the
gospel. I felt it my duty to try to
obtain a cottage to preach in; but,
upon inquiry, I found, that not a cot
tager, or farmer, in the village, durst
open it door. I then thought, that
my only way would be to wait till
warm weather, and then go and
preach in the open air. This my in
tention was made known to the vil
lagers, and the reply was, if I went,
they dare not come to hear even an
open air sermon. My only chance
now was, to get leave from the gentle
man to whom the village belongs. To
accomplish this, I went to the Hall,
185
and had an interview with him. I
had flattered myself, that the Squire
would not be able to resist my appeal ;
but in this I was mistaken ; for though
I pleaded the wants of the people,-
yet he would not give me the liberty
of preaching once in the village, either
in-doors or out. This circumstance
has affected me, more than all the bit
ter storms, through which I have had
to pass in my way to the villages dur
ing the past winter. I would go how
ever, though the Squire refused, and
preach in the open air, but the people
dare not come to hear. O that God
would open my way, and give me suc
cess, in preaching to that people.
I now proceed to give you a short
account of our Sabbath school at one
village. This has increased about
one-third since I came to this station ;
and 1 sincerely hope that we shall
still continue to increase.
In presenting to you my Journal
for the last month, I have not much
that is new to add to what I have
before stated. I have had much to
do in encouraging the church to do
what they could for the Home Missi
onary Society (who have done so much
for them), and I think I can say of
them, that according to their ability,
they have done what they could ; and
some of them have done more than
ever they did before ; and I do believe,
if they had more of this world's goods,
they would very gladly support them
selves ; but that is impossible at the
present, as we have a great debt upon
our chapel: if that was removed, they
would not require much assistance :
but, as yet, the members of the church
are but few and poor, yet they have
come forward to encourage the Home
Missionary Society. I consider it is
my duty to continue the meetings
which we have had for some time,
viz. preaching in the chapel on the
Wednesday evening, and one or two
meetings at the people's houses during
the week ; at houses where the peo
ple do not generally attend at any of
the chapels. Some cannot, others
are not disposed, and others have not
clothes. We have many that spend
more in spirituous liquors than they
do in clothes. Some have been re
claimed by the temperance society,
of which I am a member. I have
much cause to bless God, and take
courage, though this is an iguorant
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place, and some of the professors are
far from being pious ; yet the few
that have been converted, by the ex
ertions of the Home Missionary So
ciety, prove that they have not heard
MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
BRIXHAM, SOUTH DEVON,
UNION.
The ministers of the Independent
denomination in Devonshire, had long
looked upon Brixham, containing a
population of eight thousand souls,
with feelings of christian tenderness
and holy compassion, and earnestly
prayed that an opportunity might soon
offer, to send to that town the gospel
of Jesus Christ. When the much-
desired union took place last year,
between the Home Missionary Soci
ety, and the Congregational body;
when those Societies unitedly resolved
to pay more attention than ever, to
large destitute towns ; the ministers
in Devonshire did not fail to urge
npon them, the case of Brixham. The
Home Missionary Society resolved to
entertain their case, and at the com
mencement of the present year, sent
one of their Agents to give it a trial.
On Thursday, 7th Jan. 1841, a room
was opened for public worship, in con
nection with thelndependent interest,
whentheRev.JohnOrangeofTorqnay,
and the Rev. W. Tarbottou of Tot-
ness, preached two appropriate dis
courses: the Rev. Messrs. Stenner,
of Dartmouth; Drew, Missionary
from Madras ; George, Home Mis
sionary of Dittisham, and Lewis, took
parts in the interesting services. On
the Sabbath following, the Rev. Thos.
Lewis, one of the oldest of the Soci
ety's Agents, from Pembridge, Here
fordshire, commenced his stated la
bours in the town. The Head of the
church is blessing those labours to the
good of souls ; and the room is getting
too small, to accommodate the increas
ing number, willing to listen to the
joyful sound of the gospel, and a
chapel is in contemplation. It being
the wish of the people, that a christian
church of the Independent order
the word of God in rain. They are
humble and pious. The meetings in
the houses increase the number that
attend the chapel.
should be formed in the midst of them;
it was thought desirable, in the first
instance, to unite those only who had
been members of christian churches,
of the same denomination, in other
towns, on receiving from their late
Pastors letters of dismission. On Fri
day evening, April 0, 1841, five per
sons were so united, after their letters
had been read, and solemn prayer
had been offered by the Rev. Thomas
Lewis ; and on the following Sabbath,
these persons sat down at the Lord's
table, as the first Independent church
that was ever formed at Brixham :
and others are anxiously waiting, for
an opportunity to be united with us.
" O Lord, we beseech thee, send now
prosperity."
[We are happy to announce, from
later accounts received from Brixham,
that the ministers and churches in
that part of Devon, are anxious for
the erection of a suitable Chapel. A
spacious piece of ground, has been
generously presented by Mr Peek of
Hazlewood Park A Building Com
mittee has been appointed, and the
only thing that is now requiredis
money. An appeal has already been
made through the Patriot, to the re
ligious public, for help to this infant
cause. It is not the object of the
Home Missionary Society, to give
grants for erecting Chapels, unless
Funds are committed to its care, for
that specific purpose. This has been
done on some occasions. At present,
the Directors have no fund available
for that purpose. The present case
therefore must receive aid from local
friends, and others at a distanceor
the very important object which is
contemplated, cannot be accomplish
ed. We heartily wish success to this
effort, and hope many will be induced
to assist it.Editors.]
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NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Agrippa; or The Nominal Christian
Invited to Consideration and Deci
sion. By John Jefferson. London,
John Snow.
This modest volume is exceedingly
well adapted to the purpose for which
it is designed. It most accurately
describes the state of that large and
numerous class, who cannot with pro
priety be addressed, as openly care
less and ungodly. The style is both
clear and persuasive ; and the advice
it contains, at once pointed and judi
cious.
A Mother's Journal during the last
illness of her Daughter, Sarah Chis-
man. With a preface by Jane Tay
lor, p.p. 172. Fifth Edition, Lon
don. The Religious Tract Society.
This has long been favourably
known to the public, and the name of
Jane Taylor, might seem of itself a
sufficient recommendation. Her pre
face contains many judicious remarks ;
and the journal itself, while it is likely
to interest juvenile readers, will be
found also specially interesting to
those pious Mothers, who are anxious
to maintain a confidential and habi
tual communication with their child-
..
ren, on the great. subject
. . t c i
of personal
religion.
Decapolis ; or the individual obligation
of Christians to save soulsfrom death.
An Essay. By David Everard Ford.
Third Thousand, p.p. 123. London,
Simpkin, Marshall Sr Co.
We regret that we have so long
delayed to notice a work, so exceed
ingly appropriate to the design of our
pages, as the one just named. We
can truly say, that we could wish to
see it in the hands of every professing
christian throughout the kingdom.
Ministers and peopleSunday school
Teachers, and Visitors of the sick
the Christian on a journey ; and the
humble neighbour, who seldom stirs
from homeall will find, not only
counsel for their guidance, but mate
rials for most scrutinizing self-exami
nation.
, The value of the book, however,
consists less in the developement, of
definite or systematic plans of useful
ness, than in the detection and ex-
187
posure of a sadly prevalent deficiency,
of genuine christian simplicity and
zeal. There are many we fear, who
join in the admission, that thousands
in our own country are perishing for
want of the gospel ; whose own habi
tual state ofmind is such, as to render
them most unfit and unlikely instru
ments, for attempting the conversion
of a single soul.
We know there are some, who have
thought that certain representations
in the work before us, are harshly
drawn, and utterly at variance with
some of the tenderest affections of
the heart. In one instance, and only
one, we admit there may be some
ground for such a charge. But we
do think, that in the present state of
the christian church, there is infinitely
less danger of doing violence to the
natural feelings, than there is of using
appeals too feeble, or modes of stat
ing truth, too much disguised, to
alarm the torpid, and arouse the slum
bering. Besides, while imperfection
must ever attach to the best of human
compositions, we may often, with
advantage, adopt the*piri(,and follow
the bearing of remarks, which we
should not feel at liberty to follow
out, in all their peculiar features, or
minute
^^ details.ueuius. The
aiic most
appIication ofmust full
iuii and
g08pel anu
doc.
trines, to the case of those we love,
instead of repressing or blunting our
sensibilities, will rather have a ten
dency to excite and to refine them.
The Philosophy of Common Things,
p.p. 104. London. The Religious
Tract Society.
We have here, in a cheap and acces
sible form, much useful and interest
inginformation,onmaterials for build
ingironglass coal the candle.
It is a book calculated at once to en
large the reader's views, and direct
his mind to Him, who " formed the
earth, and made it ; he formed it to
be inhabited."
Ward's Library of Standard Divinity,
Doctrinal Discourses. By John
Bunyan.
The writings of plain and pious
John Bunyan have been found of
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sufficient sterling value, to give them
the impress of celebrity and perpe
tuity. All his works are useful,
because scriptural and experimental,
and may be understood by the w ay-
faring man, " without Sots or Com-
ment." The present arrangement of
his Sermons will afford matter for
meditation, reproof, correction, and
instruction in righteousness, and in
this view we hail its appearance, and
cordially wish it the widest circulation,
among christians generally, who desire
the sincere milk of the word, that
they may grow thereby. The Sermon
on Eph. ii. 5. " By grace are ye
saved," is invaluable the book were
cheap indeed, though it contained
this one discourse only.
Scripture Texts arranged for the use of
Ministers, Teachers, Visitors, tfc.
Religious Tract and Book Society of
Dublin. Groombridge.
This most valuable and highly use
ful book must have been produced by
immense and untiring labor. We
strongly recommend it to all Minis
ters and Students, as a most useful
manual.

LONDON. . s. i.
SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DONATIONS, New Year's Cards,
From 40/* Mag to Wth June. Mrs. C 0 17 S
. t. d. Ditto, M. A. M 0 4 4
Proportion of a Donation of 25
from T. Challis, Esq. to British Collected by Mrs. Bailey :
Missions 10 0 0 Mrs. Toms 0 3 0
Donation from a Friend to British Mrs. Treadwell 0 4 0
Missions, through the Rev. J. E. Mrs. H. Bailey 0 4 4
Millson, Pontefract, proportion Mrs. W. Bailey 0 4 4
for Home Missionary Society .. 1 13 4 Mrs. Goddard 0 e 0
Christiana, for Ladies' Dorcas So Miss Baker 0 4 4
ciety D 5 0 0 Miss Morant 0 7 7
Ditto for general purposes of the Master Morant 0 7 7
Society D 10 0 0 Master A. Morant. ... 0 7 7
Ditto Bibles and School Books D 5 0 0 Mr. Bailey 0 10 0
Legacy by the late Mr. Hedges, Mr. Parkinson 0 10 0
per Mr. Harding, Executor 10 0 0 Mr. Osborn 0 8 0
Mrs. Sanbergue A 1 I 0 Mr. Crowll 0 4 0
E. Gills, Esq A 1 1 Mr. Ferguson 0 3 0
Mrs. Maddox 0 2 6 New Year's Card,
Mrs. Lee 0 17 6
PADDINGTON CHAPEL AUXILIARY,
(Rev. James Statten's.)
Collected by Miss Dutton: Collected by Mrs. Hunt :
Mr. Williams 0 10 0 Miss Underwood .... 0 8 8
J. Dunford, Esq 110 Mrs. Stevens 0 6 0
Mrs. Forbes 1 1 0 Mrs. Hunt 0 6 0
Mrs. Springall 1 1 0
Mr. Madgwich 0 10 0 New Year's Cards by
Mr. Parkinson 0 10 0 Miss Priddles 0 4 6
Mrs. Francis 0 10 0 Miss Hunt 0 7 0
Mrs. Gomm 0- 10 0 Missionary Box 0 3 6
Mrs. B. Rout 0 10 0
Mrs. Sarjant 0 8 0
Miss Symmons 0 5 0 Collected by Miss Morrish :
A Friend 0 5 0 Mrs.T. 1 1 0
Mr. Green 0 5 0 Mrs. Hall 0 5 0
Mrs. Cowderoy 0 5 0 Miss Morrison.. 0 4 0
Mr. Pincott 0 5 0 Mr. Witham 0 i 8
Mrs. Jackson 0 5 0
Miss Jackson 0 5 0 Collected by Mr. Tudor:
Mr. Stringer 0 3 0 Mr. W. Pettingell.... 110
Mrs. Wilthew 0 10 0 Mr. Bailey 0 4 4
Mrs. Calvert 0 10 0 Mr. Matthews 0 4 0
Miss Chesterman .... 010 0 Mr. Dexter 0 6 0
Mr. Benham 1 0 0 Mr. Guy 0 10 0
Miss Benham 0 10 0 Mr. Hughes 0 12
Mr. Davidson 0 10 0 Mr. Tudor 0 10 0
Mrs. Lane 0 10 0 Mr. T. E. Parsons, per
Subscriptions under 1 0;. 0 0 4 Miss Angaa 110
12 18 4 Mr. Lewis's Servants .050
Collected by Mrs. Cockman :
Miss Guy..... 0 10 0
Miss Maguire 0 4 0 28 19 5
Mr. W. Cockman 0 10 0 Magazines.. 0 12 0
Mrs. Cockman 0 4 4
Mrs. Kempson 0 10 0 28 7 5
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Mrs. Cockman. . 3 0 2
Mrs. Bailey .... 9 1 3 Miss Fenwiek 1 2 6
Mrs. Hunt .... 1 15 8 Miss Hunter 0 7 6
Miss Morrish . . 1 12 8 Miss Walters 0 8 0
Mr. Tudor 4 11 4 Miss Buckle 0 13 0
Miss Blaylock 0 11 0
28 19 9 Miss Chambers 0 7 0
Magazines.. 0 12 0 Miss Bushlay 0 6 6
Mrs. Blaylock 0 7 6
Mrs. Kinning 110 0
A Friend 0 14 0
PECKHAM AUXILIARY. Mr. D. Hamilton .... 0 9 0
6 12 6
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Journals have been received during the last month from the following
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be one or both of these Catalogues of the Books will be acceptable.

Journals and Reports have been received during the last Quarter from
most of the Grantees.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.
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the usual place for him, giving the particulars lie wished to obtain."

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Thurlow, Suffolk.A. Oram, Othery, Somerset.J. Dann, Nassington,
Northamptonshire.
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Society for a grant of 500 Covered Tracts, and to the Sunday School Society
for G Bibles, S Testaments, and 50 Class Books, &c.
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Rev. E. A. DUNN, Rev. A. WELLS, and Rev. Dr. MATHESON, Secretaries,
by Messrs. LADBROKES and Co., the Society's Bankers, Bank Buildings ; by
Messrs. HANKEY, Fenchurch-street, and by any of the Directors.
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HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.

AUGUST, 1841.

REPORT OF THE EXAMINERS OF THE HOME MISSIO

NARY STUDENTS, UNDER THE CARE OF THE
REV. JOHN FROST.

A Deputation, consisting of the Rev. Dr. Henderson, Rev. C. N.

Davies, of Brecon College, with B. Hanbury, Esq. one of the Treas
urers, at the request of the Directors, kindly consented to visit
Cotton End, and examine the Students under the care of Mr. Frost.
This being the first Examination, the Directors were anxious to
secure the services of esteemed brethren, who had been accustomed
to mark the progress of Students preparing for Ministerial labor.
On Wednesday morning, July the 7th, the Examination com
menced, and concluded on Thursday afternoon, leaving however,
several subjects of study unexamined, for want of sufficient time. The
following extracts from the letters of Dr. Henderson and Mr. Davies
will show the impression made on their minds. It should be added,
that Mr. Hanbury cordially concurs in the remarks that follow.
Dr. Henderson informs the Directors, in his report of the first
day's examination, " Mr. Hanbury and I proceeded to examine the
Students at 9 o'clock, and with a short interval, continued the exami
nation till 3 in the afternoon. Two of the classes read in Greek, and
answered questions on a variety of subjects, of a grammatical and
exegetical nature. Three Discourses were delivered by young men
of different standing, and two Essays, one of which on " The Spirit
of Popery," discovered an intimate acquaintance with the subject,
and no ordinary powers of discrimination. Four of the Students
read in Hebrew, as a voluntary exercise, prepared by rising at an
earlier hour than would otherwise have been requisite."
On Thursday, the examination commenced, with the addition of Mr.
Davies, (who had been prevented arriving in time the day before)
and embraced the whole of the evidences of Revealed Religion ;
the arguments for the Being of God ; the Divinity of Jesus Christ;
the Trinity ; with Church History, and various parts of the Greek
Testament. An Essay was read on the Internal Evidences of the
Christian Religion.
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Dr. Henderson being compelled, by previous engagement, to leave

before this day's examination closed, remarks, that " It gives me
great pleasure in beiDg able to express my high satisfaction with the
close and successful attention which the Students had obviously paid
to the different subjects that had been brought before them ; my con
viction that the Directors are warranted to cherish pleasing expecta
tions of their becoming more or less efficient Ministers of the Gospel
to our country population ; and my firm persuasion, that their excel
lent Tutor is entitled to all the confidence which the Directors may
place in him."
Mr. Davies reports, that " On the morning of the 8th, we continued
our interesting work, in a close and prolonged examination of our
young brethren in the Evidences of Revealed Religion, and in the
line of argument by which the various systems of infidelity could be
successfully answered, with an especial relation to the modes of con
futing the prevailing and dangerous forms in which unbelief is most
commonly exhibited to our village population, such as Socialism,
Deism, and the mechanical hypothesis. Various arguments were
adduced by which the Arian, Sabellian, and Socinian hypotheses were
presumed to be confuted. Questions were propounded on those points
on which our views as Congregationalists and PaedobaptistS are likely
to be impugned by Presbyterians, Anti-paedobaptists, and the Ply
mouth brethren. The whole examination was interspersed with. such
occasional elucidations of Sacred Criticism, and rules for Biblical
Interpretation, as the subjects required and permitted.
" I cannot conclude," Mr. Davies adds, " without expressing my
sincerest congratulation with all my honoured brethren, the officers
pf the body with which I am happily associated, on thus witnessing
your progress towards that state of exact adaptation to the circum
stances and wants of the age at which, I doubt not, you will soon
arrive. Long and deeply have I felt, that if there were one point in
our ecclesiastical polity in which we were assailable, the inadequacy
of our prevailing collegiate institutions, to the awfully increasing wants
of the population of our rural districts, was the exact place against
which a judicious adversary would direct his attack. That opprpbrium
is now happily being removed. It remains only to say, that there
can be but one opinion as to the very laudable proficiency made by
the Students. We may confidently expect, that, under the able and
enlightened instruction of Mr. Frost, they will be fully prepared for
the honourable and important duty to which they have consecrated
their piety and talents. I have felt it a personal gratification of no
common order, to be privileged to witness their progress, and to offer
them a word of brotherly exhortation, in directing their minds to a
farther prosecution of their ministerial preparation."
For this Report of the Examiners, the Directors of the Home
Missionary Society, heartily express their gratitude to God, and to
their highly valued friends; lamenting only that they cannot be
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favoured in print with Mr. Davies's impressive address to the Students

at the close of the proceedings, upon their progress in piety, attain
ments, and manners or conduct in active life.

THE PASTOR'S NOTE BOOK.No. 7.

I think it right that we should set before our hearers the evil and
danger of delay ; and not withhold the fact, that few of those who
profess repentance in prospect of death, evince the genuineness of that
repentance when they are restored to health. We should be careful,
however, not to allow these views to slacken our efforts for the sick
and dying. The soul is so inestimable, that we should put forth
our best and ultimate efforts, " if by auy means we may save some."
Nor may we be quite correct in concluding, that because few of our
restored penitents evince their sincerity, therefore equally few of our
dying penitents are sincere. I have sometimes encouraged myself to
hope, that this may be one of Satan's special mortifications, to have
the prey taken from his devouring jaws, in the very moment when he
expected to swallow it up for ever. I frankly confess, that I have
often found the visitation of the sick an irksome task ; and have gone
to this task with little faith, and very faint hopes of success. Having,
however, been called, and having onee entered the sick room, I have
never felt myself at liberty to abandon the patient while life remain
ed ; and in not a few instances, during the last eighteen years, have
I cherished the hope, that these labours have not been in vain in the
Lord. I have kept no record of my visits to the house of mourning;
but for the encouragement of my fellow-labourers, I will mention
three instances of comparatively recent occurrence.
The first instance, was a young man, recently married, in whom
symptoms of consumption appeared. I think the young man had
been outwardly moral, and had not altogether neglected his church)
but of all that appertains to vital godliness, he was grossly ignorant.
Hence every thing was to unlearn, and every thing to learn. Much
instruction was needful to illuminate and arouse the sluggish con
science. He proved a slow and reluctant scholar. And when dis
quietude was produced, the patient continued many weeks in a des
ponding state ; praying and striving, and, as he said, doing the best
he could, and yet experiencing no change, and finding no relief. Re
flecting on the case, with much despondency, it occurred to me, that
I had not sufficiently honoured God, in seeking his guidance, and his
blessing. I therefore retired for special prayer, in behalf of this young
man. From that day there was the most manifest change ; and I
have ever hoped that it was a saving change. Nor was the blessing
confined to the dying man. His affectionate widow imbibed
the truth, and is now .a member of our church ; and her widowed
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mother, with whom she resides, has, I believe, chiefly through her in
strumentality, been urged to decision, and has cast in her lot with the
people of God.
The second instance was a young man brought up in our Sunday
school. As he grew up, he forsook the house of God, and became
utterly abandoned to drunkenness, profanity, and dissipation. Through
his vicious habits, his constitution was early undermined ; and the
loss of appetite, aud the prostration of strength, and a hollow cough,
and heavy perspirations, warned him and his friends, that his days
were numbered. I was requested to visit him. I found him reserved,
sullen, and hardly civil, yet evidently unhappy. After two or three
unsatisfactory visits, I requested to see him alone. I then grappled
more closely with his conscience ; and in these solitary interviews, I
gained his confidence, and he gradually unfolded his views and feel
ings. I found that his past life filled him with shame and horror ;
and that his conclusion was, such a sinner can never be forgiven. It
was needful therefore to set before him the mercy of God, and the
grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. While these themes were expatiated
on, and correspondent prayers offered, he wept much, and appeared
earnestly to unite in prayer and supplication. He might now be re
garded as an earnest seeker after salvation ; but, apparently, little
progress was made towards settled peace, and seldom did he speak
even of hope. Still, I hoped concerning him. I was from home
when he died; but during the last hours of life, especially, I was
told he was in an agony of anxiety and distress, and his cries
for mercy were piercing and most affecting ; and contined till the
tongue was silent in death ! Eternity must reveal the issue !
The third instance was a man, 49 years of age ; the father of eight
children, now living. He could not read. He had for years entirely
neglected the house of God. He was grossly ignorant ; and although
of a quiet and peaceful disposition, was much given to intoxicating
drink. Last winter, decided symptoms of consumption appeared. I
found him open to conviction, and ready to confess the iniquity of
his past life. He begged the repetition of my visits ; and other chris
tian friends also visited him. His convictions of sin deepened, and
his anxieties increased. He listened as though the sentence of life
or death was to issue from the preacher's lips. His time was chiefly
spent in earnest supplications for mercy. And often did he say, " It
seems all in vain, God will not hear my prayers." I told him, I doubt
ed whether he had ever prayed ; and explained, that faith was essen
tial to prayer, and that true prayer was always heard. I then expa
tiated on the mercy of God ; and on the invitations and promises of
the gospel ; and referred him especially to the dying thief. The Lord
appeared in this case to have given the hearing ear, and the under
standing heart ; and having prayed, I left him, not without hope, that
some good had been done. The next day there was a manifest change
in his countenance, and he said, " Oh Sir ! I longed to see you, to tell
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you of the change. After you left me, 1 felt that I could, and that I
ought to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ; and I did give up my soul
to him. And oh ! Sir, what a change ! The burden is gone ; the dark
ness is passed. I have had a beautiful night; and I have still peace
in believing." This frame continued, with very little interruption, for
many weeks, and up to the moment of his dissolution. In this case,
it has seemed to me, that all the evidences of conversion were fur
nished, which a death bed could supply.
Let us then, not be weary in well doing, for in due season we shall
reap, if we faint not.

BRITISH CHRISTIANS CALLED TO SOLEMN INQUIRY, IN

REFERENCE TO THE LIMITED EFFICIENCY OF
THE GOSPEL IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY.
A Sermon preached before the Home Missionary Society, at the Poultry
Chapel, London; on Monday evening, May 17, 1841. By the Rev.
John Ely, of Leeds.

We cannot too strongly recommend the perusal of the above

named appeal to " British Christians." The importance of the truths
so forcibly stated and argued ; the perspicuous manner in which the
duties of the disciples of Jesus Christ, in reference to Home Missions
are described, and the pathos and power of the closing address, are
fully sufficient to give lasting value to this discourse. We doubt not
but that it will be very generally read. As it is sold at a very low
price, by our publisher Mr. Snow, all may have access to it. We
give the following passage as a specimen of the vigorous style of the
Preacher.
" Come, British Christians, contemplate the spiritual condition of
your country. I would not induce a sombre discontent, I would not
be forgetful of the great things which God has done for individuals
and communities : but we must not be so dazzled with the good, as
to be forgetful of the evils by which we are surrounded. We must
not take our estimates of British piety from the aspect of your metro
politan hall, in this month of sacred celebrations. We must look at
masses and sections ; we must analyse their elements, and then we
may form a more accurate notion of the actual state of things. Take
your position with Le Sage's familiar spirit, and gaze on this metro
polis, its streets, its habitations, its very haunt laid open :you dare
not, you close your eyes on the revolting scenes, you stop your ears
against the revolting sounds. But what is the prevailing character?
Tell me not of crime devised and executed, innocence betrayed and
conscience hardened, vioe spreading its pestilence, and atheism
breathing its blight ; take the more decent classes in all departments :
tell me what is the religion of the industrious families of those
courts and alleys? have they any? tell me what is the character,
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what are the habits, what the intercourse of our young men, from the
teeming mass of the lowest warehousemen, to the students in our
hospitals and Inns of Court? tell me if you were to speak to them of
their souls, and their immortal prospects, what would be the reply of
those merchants, as they return to their suburban villas, or of those
gay daughters of your metropolis, who roll in chariots of state through
your crowded streets? In all these classes, you would find the
thoughtful and devout,l>ut can you persuade yourselves that these
would be the majority? would they be any more than the exceptions?
Take our provincial towns. Pass through their streets at the hour
of evening prayer, and in which of them will you find the counterpart
of Kidderminster as in the days of Baxter,every house resounding
with the song of praise, and the solemn tones of prayer ? but if families
pray not, where is the piety of the population? Who does not dread
to launch a beloved son amid the masses of population in those towns,
where principle must pass so fiery an ordeal, and youth may so soon
be schooled in Scepticism, or profligacy, or both ? Those workmen,
what fierce passions are fanned among them,what cabals are held,
endangering the well-being of society ! Or go to rural districts and
see ignorance or enor, brutality and sullenness and moral pollution,
making man the contrast to the purity of the atmosphere, and the
beauty of the landscape.View your country in sections and depart
ments.Blessed be God there is piety among statesmen and courtiers:
but would it be in palaces, or in parliaments that you would look
for it as an element or a characteristic?Science renders homage to
religion ; but join the local Institute or the Association where all the
science of the land is concentrated ; is it there that revealed religion
occupies a pre-eminent place ? Complimented by most, and by some
sincerely loved and boldly avowed,do not the many smile at the
simplicity of the believer? and if there be neither materialism nor
pantheism, is there real religion?Literature has been consecrated;
is this its character? and yet let it be recollected, that the mass of the
pious demand, in a larger or smaller supply, the products of the press,
while the humbler classes of the irreligious have other gratifications,
so that our literature must be better than our population.Take the
holiest day of the seven, and by that, judge of Britain's spiritual
condition. The sordid are transacting business, the rich make it a
day of travel, the poor take the excursion ; rivers, roads, railways,
are crowded ; parks are thronged, and taverns find it their chief day
of profit : the God of the Sabbah is openly insulted on his own day.
True, there are multitudes in the sanctuary, but they constitute a
fractional part of the whole population. Besides, many of them leave
the sanctuary to close the day on the village green, and in the village
ale-house; multitudes have been there to gain a dispensation, in
sacraments, for the ball, and the theatrical entertainment of the week.
Above all, look at your country as teeming with a population moving
ever into eternity. Every hour, every minute presents lovely exam
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pies of faith and piety in the dying exigency ; but how many crowd,
with the dying saints, to stand at the same tribunal, of whom no hope
can be cherished."

VISIT TO A COAL-MINE.

After a walk of five milesthe former part differing nothing from

country lanes in general ; the latter, a barren heath, with here and
there a cottage, and in the distance, a lake, the dreary situation of
which and its incrustated shores reminding of the Dead-Sea,I stood
on the bank of the Coal-pit, which is worked under the superinten
dence of Thomas S., and his brother.
I had often thought it might suggest useful illustrations, and deepen
one's sympathy with those of my people who are Colliers, to inspect
the scenes of their daily toil.
Accordingly, having doffed my hat and coat, I put on the flannel
suit of a Collier, took my station with three others, grasped the chains
with some tenacity, and was lowered past different strata about one
hundred yards.
When we alighted, I observed that the water, percolating from the
sides of the shaft, fell in a torrent ; but during our descent we were
sheltered from this earth-born shower by an umbrella of sheet iron,
which is intended also to protect against more ponderous bodies.
We found but one human being in this subterranean world, and
that was Thomas S., who was affected to tears by this unexpected
visit from his Minister.
A candle was now lighted, and put into my hand, and I followed
my trusty guides for one hundred yards along a passage about six
feet high and perhaps seven or eight wide for the most part, but
towards the end so narrow, that we could scarcely squeeze between
the coal-walls which were propped up at short intervals. " If the
roof should fall in behind us," I observed, and it seemed not at all
improbable, " we must pray ourselves away to heaven." Here also
I felt that we had entered a warmer, but not a more pleasant or
healthy climate.
We passed two horses ; one of them quietly munching his hay on
the road, the other standing in an excavated side-stable. The poor
animals complain not of being buried alive ; but when occasionally
drawn up to the free air, and broad light, they will sometimes indulge
in extravagant antics, and seem almost bewildered with joy.
As we groped our way along through the " miring clay," I made
some remarks on the words " Deliver him from going down to the
pit: I have found a ransom." And at the end, amidst this inexhaus
tible storehouse of nature, the accumulation of ages, we sang our well
known Doxology, the second line of which struck me while singing
it as peculiarly applicable
" Praise him all creatures htre below."
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We then offered prayer and returned.

The reflections suggested by this descent into a Coal-Mine were
such as these :
I. How important that every Collier should possess a good hope
through grace !
In this Coal District
" Many a babe is fatherless ;
Many a wife, a widow."
. I was walking lately through a Grove of firs with Thomas S., our
good friend referred to above, and in reply to some remark on the
unevenness of the ground, he said " Yes ; a few years ago this grove
was covered with coal pits. In that pit my grandfather was killed,
and in that my father was killed."
II. I could not but admire the grace of God in producing and sus
taining habitual cheerfulness amidst, the hardships and dangers of
mining.
Thomas S., said " I dislike the pit more than ever, and should be
glad if I could get an honest living above ground." Yet there are
but few happier men than Thomas S., and but few happier families
than his.
One of the severest nights of last winter I lodged at his bouse,
having preached in it the preceding evening to a congregation crowded
almost to suffocation.
Between five and six o'Clock in the morning, after a restless night,
I lay and listened with solemn pleasure to the prayer which he offered
with his family before they went to the pit. I was much gratified,
also, by the affectionate manner in which the lads wished their mother
" Good morning;" every one, as if conscious that he might be brought
home to her a corpse.
All this was deeply interesting; but I could scarcely refrain from
a laugh when Thomas S., called up the stairs " Mr. G., are you awake ?
If you are, good morning and God bless you."
III. And what a blessing, I thought to myself, has the Home
Missionary Society been to the Miners of these Collieries? It was
that Society which established the gospel among them; and the
consequences have gladdened the hearts of men and angels. Many
a tear has fallen, many a prayer has risen, amidst the darkness and
solitude of these Coal-Mines; and many can adopt the language used
by a young convert at the crowded meeting referred to above; " I
bless God that he has brought me up also out of the horrible pit, and
out of the miring clay, and has set my feet upon a rock."

THE PRAYING COLLIER GIRL.

From information contained in a recent communication of an esteemed

friend, I am enabled to give you the following narrative of Jane Waters, a
collier girl, who belonged to the Sunday school at Popehill, near Haverford-
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west. This interesting young person, was about eleven years of age, and
was in the Testament class. On week days, she was employed, with other
girls, in the colliery of Messrs. Owen and Mary Church. Tt was not their
custom to leave the pit at dinner time, and they generally took their homely
repast together ; after which, her companions observing that Jane frequently
retired and remained alone, were sometimes induced to watch her, and
found that she was on her knees in prayer. Having mentioned this to some
of their acquaintance, they were asked, if they thought that she was a good
girl. Their answer was, that they thought she must be so, appealing to her-
general conduct, and blameless discourse. When some of her companions
laughed at poor Jane, for singiug and praying, she reminded them of the all
seeing God, who hears those that call upon him in sincerity. Before retiring
to rest, she never forgot to bow the knee before God, and often asked her
Father why be did not engage in prayer. On one occasion, when my valued
friend visited the Sunday school, he read from a periodical publication, an
affecting account of a dying young lady, after which, some remarks were
made upon it, in an address to the scholars, teachers, and such of the parents
as were present. In the evening, Jane said to her Father, who had not been
with them, " You have lost the best meeting we ever had ; I was thinking of
you, Father, and wished you had been there." To her Mother she repeated
the words of the young lady, who said to her mother, " O Mother, Mother,
I am dying ! Do pray for your dying child. I never heard you pray for me 1"
While thus talking to her Father and Mother, no one imagined that she was
very soon to be taken from them, an event which occurred on the second of
June. While employed as usual in a pit, a stone feil upon her bead, and so
fractured it, that her spirit was instantly dismissed from the body, it is hoped,
to be present with the Lord, whom she served, and in whom she trusted for
life everlasting.
This is but one instance, out of many, which have come nnder my notice,
of the usefulness of Sunday schools in promoting youthful piety, and prepar
ing immortal souls for the world to come. And who knows, but that the
character, the conversations, the prayers, of Jane Waters, may prove a last
ing benefit to her parents, and other relations. I believe with Dr. Young,
that such heirs of glory as she was, " are Anercls sent on messages of love,"
and that, " for us they died," that we may learn to die in the hope of a
blessed immortality. " I need not say," observes my correspondent, " what
her parents feel, and what I know her sisters feel, in consequence of having
treated her praying with ridicule and contempt." May these feelings,runder
the influence of the Spirit of grace, lead them to God, and to a present sal
vation, from the world and sin, that they may follow her who hath shewn
them the way to heaven !
And now, in concluding this brief communication, I would ask, why may
not every Sunday school Teacher hope to find one or more sneb scholars as
Jane Waters in his or her class, and be the honoured instrument of prepar
ing such young persons to live and die to the Lord? The residue of the Spi
rit is with Him, who is able to bless the efforts of those, who desire to be use
ful, and to grant the request of those who are " not weary in well doing."
I trust, therefore, that even this imperfect account, may serve to stimulate
the zeal of your readers, and encourage their self-denying labours, knowing
as I do, that such labors are " not in vain in the Lord."
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OEMS them in his prayers ! The more spiri

From the Cabinet ofaprivate Christian, tual a man is, and the more decided
for God, the more is he likely to in
No. 4. crease in these holy characteristics.
Our firm persuasion of the abounding)
" I have been reading of a Brahmin, of a Spirit of grace, in the heart and
who for several years looked up to temper of a christian friend, draws
the sun, until he became quite blind ; out the earnest desires of the mind,
and the sinews of his neck so con for still farther and farther communi
tracted, that he could not move it. Is cations on his behalf; and supplication
then, the devotee of superstition, thus thus offered, must surely be that
inflexible in his austerities ! and can " effectual, fervent prayer," which
not the disciple of the world's creator, " availeth much."
and of my soul's redeemer, thus fur
nished with motives, which the Shas- " ' Thou preparest a table,' &c, Ps.
ters of the other cannot afford, act in xxiii. 5." I have meat to eat, which ye
harmony with the principles Ae holds ? know not of." The Christian has
Lord, turn thou the eyes of my mind, communion with God, and com
toward the Sun of Righteousness, so munications from him, which other
that I may be blind to the vanities of men know not of. Yea, his fellow-
life, and submit my neck to thy easy christians little think what sweet in
yoke." tercourse is going on, when he his
silently meditating on " the things
" An aptness and habitude to turn that are above."
every thing into prayer, is a mark of
no ordinary christian stature." " There is something in the genius
of the gospel, so peculiarly distinct,
" There are two periodsofchristian from every other principle, or affec
existence, which are of peculiar im tion, which the human mind can re
portancethe first, and the lastcon ceive ; that upon a near inspection
version and glorification. To ascertain or examination, which the Scriptures
the one, is to obtain a sure pledge so strongly enjoin, no man need be at
and forerunner of the other. He who a loss to know, to which description
has begun a good work, did it from of character he belongs. But because
design, and this design can never be of remissness in this examination,
frustrated ; neither can it be com many remain in a kind of doubteven
pleted, until it is consummated in many of both characters. Bid each
glory. But that the good work has one fully know his own character, no
been begun, can only be known, by doubt would then remain in any one's
our progression towards that holiness, mind, of his destination. All would
which is essential to perfect happi be on the borders, and live as on the
ness." borders, of eternal glory, or eternal
despair ; and all the actions, purposes,
" Col. i. 7, 8, &c. Had not Paul and pursuits of each, would be con
prayed before ; for the Colossians ? sistent with their respective inward
Yes; but when Epaphras brought him feelings. Since light and darkness
an account of their love in the Spirit, could not in such case dwell together,
what an effect was produced on his so would the eternal separation of
mind ! With what peculiar fervour these two parties begin, as it were,
and affection, did he then remember upon the earth."

INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME

MISSIONARY STATIONS.
GLOr/OESTER.
June 29, 1841,1 entered on an out
door preaching tour, in connection
with the Baptist Minister of this town,
through the Forest of Dean, under
the direction of the Gloucestershire
Christian Union, and preached at va
rious places to about 2810 hearers.
We distributed 2000 Tracts, which
were received with great avidity and
gratitude, by young and old. About
one-fourth of our hearers, comparing
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one place with the other, through the
whole tour, were not in the habit of
attending any place of worship what
ever.
The people were respectful and at
tentive in all the places. Tiie fields
are white for the harvest.
I have preached often, during the
month, in the. streets and lanes of
C , out of doors. I have also
re-modelled our Christian Instruc
tion Society. Some of our friends
visit the lanes and courts on the
Lord's day ; others in the week, be
cause they are engaged on the Sab
bath in the schools. We have agreed
to visit every poor family in the town,
if possibly we can, once a fortnight.
The population is nearly 4000.
C is a dissolute place, where
every good plant withers by the un
wholesome, corrupt breath of a na
tional establishment without the gos
pel.
I hope to be able by aud by to open
a Sunday school at W , 3 miles
from hence, about half way on the
road to H . remark the circumstances which led
H is a most destitute neigh
bourhood, fi miles from C . There
is no school, church, or chapel, on the
road between the town and the vil
lage. I often preach here and there
on the road, and distribute Tracts,
but have never been able to get a
room, to open a Sunday school ; how
ever, I trust that I shall, ere long, be
able to procure one.
July 5. Preached yesterday at H.
I go to the above on Sabbath after
noons, and five or six young men from
C go alternately, in the forenoons,
to superintend the school ; and as the
distance is 6 miles from C , it is
necessary for them to have some re
freshment, for which I am compelled
to pay. There are from 30 to 40
children in the school, and most of
them attend the preaching in the
afternoon.
KENT.
I have, amidst many discourage
ments, continued my exertions to es
tablish a preaching station at E
B , supported by the promise " In
due season we shall reap if we faint
not." Already I begin to witness
the partial accomplishment of that
promise.
In my last, I named some circumstan
ces of a discouraging nature, against
201
which I have bad to contend, in en
tering the above village. I have now
reason to hope, that the partial ob
struction I received, has been over
ruled for the furtherance of the gos
pel in " regions beyond" my previous
circle of labour.
As it did not appear convenient for
me to preach at E B every Lord's
day evening, I was induced to look
around for some uncultivated spot,
where I might spend my spare even
ings in scattering the " seed of the
Kingdom." Such spots, I regret to
state, are not difficult to find in our
neighbourhood, notwithstanding all
that has been done, and is still doing,
for the spread of the gospel. In pass
ing from one preaching station to ano
ther, on the Lord's day, my eyes and
ears are frequent witnesses of the im
morality and wretchedness of our rural
population. An opening for me soon
occurred in the neighbourhood ofC ,
which I thought desirable to occupy,
which I accordingly did on the 13th
of April. It may be proper here to
to my introduction to this place. And
I do so the more cheerfully, as it
tends to shew how much may be done
in the cause of the Redeemer by per
sons of the most humble condition in
life, when the heart is sincerely affec
ted with love to Christ. The person
who has been mainly instrumental
to my introduction to this place, is
a member of the church at T
W . For more than two years
she has been an invalid, and on that
account has been obliged to relinquish
service, and return to dwell with her
parents, and for 12 months past has
been wholly confined to her bed. But
such is her desire for the salvation of
others, that besides leaving tracts
in every house in the neighbourhood,
by means of a little girl whom she
employs for this purpose, she has
succeeded in establishing a prayer
meeting in her parents house on
Sabbath evenings. Unable to at
tend these meetings herself, she has
enlisted the services of some pious
Wesleyans, who come from a consi
derable distance ; and by means of
their prayers, and the reading of de
votional books, an interesting and
useful service has been sustained for
some time. Thus this pious young
woman, deprived of christian ordi
nances, and in a measure shut out
from the world, is rendered instru
mental in doing much good. It has
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been, for a long time, her earnest
prayer, that the Lord would dispose
tlit hearts of some of his ministering
servants to visit this neglected spot.
I shall never forget the pleasure with
which she received my first visit.
" When I heard" she said " that you
were coming to W T , I be
lieved it to be in answer to my pray
ers ; and I have been, during the
week, praying the Lord to give you
a message to this people, whom I
bave, in my poor way, attempted to
gather in his name." As the result
of my visit was exceedingly gratify
ing, I was induced to pay a second
visit, which was attended with still
more pleasing results than the former.
The intimation of my coming bad
been widely circulated ; and by the
time of service, our congregation was
found to be so numerous, that it was
necessary to conduct the service iu
the open air. The most profound at
tention was paid while I attempted
to explain the Saviour's commission,
from Luke iv. 18, 19.
Thus the obstacles which stood in
my way at E B, have led to a
favourable opening in another quar
ter ; nor have my efforts in the above
named village proved altogether in
vain. I have succeeded in establishing
a promising Bible class of 17 young
persons, between the ages of 14 and
18. The formation of this class has
given me access to several families in
the place, and will, I hope, be the
means ofsecuring a favourable recep
tion for the gospel with many others.
PEMBROKE.
H Q. The congregation in
this place is more regular than for
merly. The little chapel will not con
tain more than a hundred ; there are
from 70 to 80 every Sunday.
W H. Here are several old
men and women favoured to hear the
word of life ; they appear to feel un
der the word. Prayer meetings are
well attended here.
M H. I am sorry to say, I
cannot boast of any prosperity here,
at present. I have had a great deal
of trouble with disorderly persons.
The school is very encouraging : we
have on the book 150. Prayer meet
ings on Sunday evenings are well at
tended; but on the week evenings
very few.
M B . A highly favour
ed village. We have meetings here
every evening except Monday and
Saturday. A great deal of good has
been done here by the preaching of
the gospcl,and Sunday school instruc
tions.
INI H . An awful circum
stance occurred here in this neigh
bourhood on Thursday, 10th instant.
About 20 colliers were in a coal pit,
and as they were busily engaged, the
water burst forth ; 16 of them made
their escape, by getting into the tubs,
four of them remained all night in the
pit ; little did any one think of ever
seeing them alive again, for it was
expected that the bad air would have
suffocated them long before the morn
ing ; but I am happy to say, that the
four were taken up alive about 12
o'clock next day. Thus a husband
was restored to a family of 7 child
ren and a wife,a young man to his
friends,and two children to their
parents. I referred to the awful cir
cumstance, last Lord's day, and re
minded them of the goodness of God,
iu preserving them safe, when no
human hand was near !
The merciful interposition of Divine
providence, manifested in the preser
vation of the colliers on the Uth inst.,
will, I trust, leave a lasting impres
sion on their minds, and be the means
of bringing them to consider their
way, and may they " turn unto the
Lord with weeping and supplication."
A man and his wife have been de
prived of their three children in the
course of three weeks; thus while
the dear children are taken away
from the evil to come, I hope the
Lord will bless this painful dispensa
tion of providence for their everlast
ing good, then parents and children
will meet, ere long, to part no more.
I am happy to state to the Society,
that the man and his wife alluded to,
who have been deprived of their
three children, have come forward,
and manifested a desire to cast in
their lot among the people of God. I
hope that their goodness will not be
like the " morning cloud, or the early
dew, which soon passeth away."
SURREY.
The present month has been one of
bard labour. In connection with Rev.
Mr. Kluht of Twickenham, and Mr.
Adey of London, I have engaged in a
series of Teqt services, at three vil-
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lages in our neighbourhood, and
following it up three evenings succes
sively, I found myself for more than
a week very unwell. I am, however,
through mercy much better ; and
have been in the open air again :
hundreds at the above services listen
ed to the word, and many, very many,
wept. O that the Lord would bless
his word, and convert their souls.
The general affairs of this station are
as usual. Persecution is raging with
a fiercer flame than ever, on the part
of the clergy. This does not affect
our attendance greatly, I hope, though,
it does injury to our school. One or
two events have transpired, which it
may not be uninteresting to record.
During the present month, a poor
old man departed this life, who
attended on my ministry for sometime
during the winter. I became ac
quainted with him about six months
ago ; he was in great distress of mind
concerning bis soul. I found, that he
had singularly clear and pungent
views of his own depravity, and fully
persuaded that his desert was the
damnation of hell. His ideas of the
work of the Saviour were not so clear:
they became, however, much clearer,
especially after a sermon I preached
on Ephes. i. 6. I frequently visited
him in his affliction, but always found
him fearful as to his actual salvation
by Christ: his language was,
" When I can read my title clear, &c."
He cast himself entirely on the mercy
of God in Christ, and sought earnest
ly for it. The last time but one I
visited him, I offered him a trifle,
which a friend had given me for him ;
he refused, though extremely poor
and bursting into tears, he exclaim
ed in accents not easily to be forgot
ten, " it is not that but the word of
the Lord I want to feed my poor soul."
The last time I visited him, he was
about to remove to his son's house.
I commended him to God, and the
next I heard of him was, that he slept
in death. I hope in Jesus.
These are loud calls to work while
it is called to-day.
The races at M have taken
place during the present month, but
did not close without a most shocking
occurrence. A young woman, who,
I am informed, had wandered from
her father's house three successive
times, through love of bad company,
was found drowned in the river. I
advertised a service in consequence,
and though the attendance was not
so large as could have been desired,
yet I had the pleasure of warning
others from following so shameful an
example; may it not be in vain.
I am happy to say, that a yonng
friend in M has undertaken to
collect for the support of the gospel
there.

MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.

THE FRIENDS OF THE HOME MISSIONARY

SOCIETY CAUTIONED.
We are sorry in being again obliged to caution our Readers,
the friends of the Home Missionary Society, and the public,
against the efforts made to obtain Money in the name of the
Home Missionary Society, by persons, who have no connexion
whatever with it. Some of our friends are aware, that in the
" Patriot" Newspaper, two or three letters have appeared on the
subject : to those who have not seen them, it is necessary to
state, that there are various parties, in Town and Country,
going from door to door, seeking. money for promoting Home
Missionary purposes. In one case, the parties consented that
the name of the New Society should be altered (which Society
consisted of three persons from Yorkshire, and a few fol-
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lowers collected in London) so that the preachers now seek

aid in the name of a Christian Society. lt ought to be known,
that these persons have come to London without credentials
without knowing the state of London, or the means at present
used for enlightening its ignorant population; and simply on
the ground of commencing operations in a small building, or room,
they are begging in all parts of London and its vicinity to sustain
themselves: they should at least be prepared with documents, to
show that they are true men :-they call themselves Methodists.
Two or three other parties have taken the name of our Society,
and apparently wished to collect money under false pretences.
This has been done in London, at Bristol, Plymouth, and else
where. \Ve bog our friends once more to bear in mind, that we
have no deputations that collect money for the Society in the
above manner.-When our Country friends collect, it is done by
accredited and well known persons; and in Loudon, our Auxil
iaries and Associations are under regular Ollricers, who take care
that the Collectors are duly authorized to obtain Subscriptions
our own Collector is Mr. Pitts ot' 8, Melina Place, Paddington.

,EXTRACT FROM THE APPENDIX OF THE REPORT

FOR 1841, wuicu is Now IN 'rue Pusss.

Remarks concerning the Societys various Branches of Income 8; of Expenditure.

. s. d.
Tue Expenditure of the Society last year, as appears from the
Report,was ........................................ 8340 0 0
This Expenditure included only about Three Months Expense
of Educating the Home Missionary Students ; as the cur
rent Year will include Twelve Months, and the number of
Students is greater, the increase of that branch of outlay
will be ......-.................._.................. 500 0 0
As several of the New Stations had only been recently occu
pied, aud a large number of the grants but newly made,
they had occasioned but little expense: a large increase
will therefore arise from this source ofExpenditure, amount
ingto.............................................. 1563 0 0
10,403 o o
From the above will require to be deducted the outlay ot` the
Stations given up during the past Year, and the sum saved
in other branches ot` Expenditure, as nearly as can be esti
mated...........................................a.. 500 0 0
. 9903 0 0'
.._1--..
The legacy left by the late Mr. Hill is still in Chancery. The amount available for this
Society is at present unknown. As most of it has been invested in the Funds to secure
payment to the annuitants, only n small _part of the legacy _is likely to come to the Sous!!
at an early period; the rest as the annuities cease.
 FOR AUGUST, 1841. 205

The above sum will be required from Lady Day 1841 to Lady Day 1842.
The Balance in hand at the last Annual Meeting in May, has been all ex
pended, besides 800J. additional, received op to the 1st of July.
The amount needed for 1841-3, (nearly 10,0001.) is the largest ever called
for by the Society in one year, and will demand the systematic, liberal, and
persevering efforts of its friends, to raise the income to that sum.
The above statement also supposes that no new Stations are adopted, or
additional Ministers assisted during the current year. The Directors will
deeply regret, if the necessity is laid upon them, of refusing all applications
for aid. The field of labour has so fully opened, the prospects of usefulness
are so encouraging, and the feeling in favour of Home is so strong, that they
cherish the hope that the promise of augmented help from various sources
will afford them the gratification of adding to the number of their stations
and grants.
Looking at the necessity that exists for wise calculations and vigorous
measures, in order to augment the funds of the Society, a few remarks seem
called for, in connexion with the various sources of income, which the So
ciety already happily possesses.

1. Annual Subscribers.The amount of subscriptions has increased during

the past year, both by the addition of new names, and by the enlarged con
tributions of old subscribers. This method of assisting the Society is con
sidered one of the best; as less fluctuating, as more permanent, and as giv
ing the Directors greater facility and security in making their calculations
for the future. The friends of the Society are therefore earnestly entreated
by this simple, but efficient mode, to aid its operations. If those who now
contribute should double their annual subscriptions, and an equal number
should begin to subscribe, 20 new agents might be sent to destitute stations.

2. Auxiliary Societies and Associations.It is gratifying to know that

there has been a considerable increase during the past year in this branch
of income. At the same time, it should be stated, that with the exception
of the London Auxiliaries and Associations, the increase of receipts from
Auxiliaries has led to an increase of expenditure. Every additional Missio
nary sent to the counties where Auxiliaries exist, and from which enlarged
aid has come, has increased the outlay in those counties beyond what the
Society receives from them. Even some of those county Auxiliaries, which,
are most active and useful in co-operating with the Society, have drawn
largely on its funds, so that had it not been for the subscriptions, collections,
and donations in London, and the sums furnished by counties that seek no
return, several other counties must have been deprived of their Missionaries.
These remarks are made, not in the way of complaint, but to remind the
country Auxiliaries that increased exertion is necessary, in order to enable
the Directors to send additional agents to their different localities, as well as
to afford assistance to other parts of England, far more destitute than their
own. They would, most respectfully, recommend the plan of Congregational
or Church Associations on behalf of Home Missions. This would introduce
system into their operations, would interest the people in the subject of
Home far more than is done at present, and would easily furnish a larger
amount to the Parent Society. Collecting Books and Cards for the use of
the Collectors, can be obtained at the Home Missionary Rooms.
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3. Collections.The Report will show that the plan of having a collection

on a given day, has been productive of much good; the sum realized being
very considerable. Were this plan for British Missions universally, or even
generally adopted, the Home Missionary Society might reasonably expect a
considerable share of the amount collected, especially in those counties in
which it sustains Missionaries, or aids Pastors. The paper inserted, page
S3, furnishes some arguments in favour of this simple and efficient method
of augmenting the Society's funds.
4. New Year's Gift Cards.The Directors rejoice in the great increase
during the past year in this branch of income. Though many ministers, to
whom cards were sent, have made no returns to the Society, yet the amount
received, either directly or indirectly through Auxiliaries, has been 932(.
The hope is cherished, that as the simplicity of this plan becomes better
known, and as the Missionary spirit spreads among the young, the returns
of every New Year will witness an enlargement of this source of supply. It
is expected, that not only will the Society directly benefit by the efforts of
those who collect through the medium of the cards, but by this means a great
number of active friends will be trained up to promote the cause of Missions
at home and abroad. The Directors anticipate that the demand for Cards
for the next New Year, will greatly exceed that tf preceding years, and
that all the ministers to whom they may be sent will at least try to circulate
them. If they produce nothing, the fault will not be theirs.
In various ways the friends of the Society have assisted its funds. By
liberal and seasonable Donations the Directors have been encouraged: by
Missionary Boxes help has been afforded. To legacies also the Society has
been, during the year, nndi'r great obligations. With regard to this source
of income, the Directors would respectfully request those who are interested
in the spiritual welfare of England, not to forget in their bequests to religious
institutions, the claims of the Home Missionary Society.
From all the above sources, the Directors look for adequate supplies.
The cause is worthy of support. They cheerfully leave it with the friends
of religion and of Home.

TO THE EDITORS. of Home Missionaries, have received

" May I enquire, if it is customary
for the Directors of the Home Mis-
sionary Society to furnish those Mis-
sionaries who may cease to be con-
nected with the Society, with certi-
ficates of character, if they should
leave the neighbourhood of their Sta-
tions. I make the enquiry, because
an individual, who says he was once
a Home Missionary, has come to this
neighbourhood, and yet produces no
document to prove that he ever sus-
tained such an office. We have been
thrown into difficulties already by
receiving improper persons, and feel
anxious to be^ cautious in future."
[In every case in which the Direc-
tors can give a certificate of charac-
ter, it is done. Some very excellent
men, who even not able for Hie labors
testimonials when they desired them,
and hav> subsequently, become Pas
J0; e are Slad to observe, that
,n the above case there is caution. If
oa.rt, Correspondent will furnish us
!th tne *m* f the party in ques-
tion-we shall give him all the inter-
"ration in our power. We fear, that
"? too many instances-small vacant
Churches are not careful enough in
thl8 matter. How can we otherwise
"c0nt/0llr the/act' that "jen, with
Wighted characters- obliged to leave
the scenes of their former labors and
thel[ s^ame " ""recommended by a
,n&le ^'"'ster of Christ can get u-
troduced to vacant pulpits, and even
hire chapels in the metropolis, and
draw many people to hear them.
Surely some remedy ought to be de-
vised for this great evil. Editors.]
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CASE OF LONSONFORD, near
WARWICK.
This village is about four miles from
Henley in Arden, and seven from the
town of Warwick. There is a consi
derable population around it, and no
place of worship of any kind, within
1 J miles. A large barn was rented
about three years ago, and a Sabbath
school formed, in which about SO
children are regularly taught every
Lord's day by teachers from Henley.
The Rev. D. Prain, Home Missionary,
has also, for a considerable part of
that time, preached regularly every
Sabbath afternoon, when the barn
has been generally filled with atten
tive hearers, and many more woald
attend if suitable accommodation
could be obtained.
The baru and land attached to it,
having been recently announced for
sale, there appeared an urgent call,
that something should be immediately
done. The Rev. T. East of Birming
ham stepped forward at this crisis,
and the property being put up for
sale in distinct lots, secured a small
lot contiguous to this barn, from which
he has kindly given as much ground
as will suffice to build a Chapel, ade
quate to the wants of the surrounding
population. It is proposed to erect
a place of worship capable of contain
ing about 200 persous, which will cost
at least 180. The premises will be
immediately put iu trust, and the
friends of Sabbath school instruction,
and village preaching, are hereby re
quested to contribute.
The people in the neighbourhood
will give what they can to this urgent
case ; but they are constrained to rely
principally upon the assistance of their
christian brethren in other places.
This case is strongly recommended
by Rev. T. East, and all the County
Ministers; also by Rev. Wm. Jay of
Bath, &c.
SURREY.
Agent sustained by the Surrey Mission.
My Sabbath engagements have
been chiefly confined to Cold Har
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207
bour, Ockley, and Capel. At Cold
Harbour a licensed room : attendance
averaged 30 persons, chiefly adults.
Ockley also a licensed room, number
not exceeding 30, except yesterday,
when there were about 35. Not hav
ing obtained a room at Capel, was
led to try out-door, and fixed my
standing in front oftheFriend'sMeet-
ing House, by the road's side. On
the first occasion, there were about
80 persons, both old and young. On
the second Sabbath evening, from
150 to 180. The third time of preach
ing 120 ; and on Sabbath week 140 ;
and yesterday was prevented on ac
count of rain. The Friends residing
in the neighbourhood, very kindly
sent word, that we might be welcome
to the seats to accommodate the peo
ple in attendance, which were readily
accepted. The people have behaved
with the greatest decorum. Mothers,
with babes at their breasts, old men
leaning on their staffs, young men,
maidens, and children, and some re
spectable persons, both male and fe
male, have mixed with their neigh
bours, and listened to the word of
life. I expect a room will be found
for accommodation when it is imprac
ticable to worship out door.
I have visited W three times.
At the first time there were 7 per
sons present. On the second, only
4, besides myself. On the 10th hist.
I preached in the village in the open
air to about 40, who were thankful
for my services, and requested that I
would come again when the hay was
gathered in.
Stone Bridge. I occupy a room,
and have preached eight times to from
20 to 30. I have preached at the
Chalk Pits, Holmwood, Ramnoor,
Ramalley, Broad Moor, and Ewhurst.
I have had three public services on
the Sabbath, and four in the week,
besides visiting in the town of Dor
king. I am not very sanguine in con
cluding on the amount of good, but
several promising cases have come
under my knowledge, which have
raised my expectations. At the dif
ferent stations, I have distributed
some hundreds of Tracts, which have
been received with avidity in some
cases.
2 F
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NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.

A Book for the Sabbath; in Three stances, of their respective mothers.
Parts. By J.B. Waterbury, Author In so doing, he has rendered valuable
of Advice to a Young Christian, tyc. service to the christian church. The
pp. 238. London. The Religious importance of maternal influence, is
Tract Society. but beginning to be duly felt, and it
is scarcely possible that it can be
This book is divided into three over-rated.
partsThe Origin, Design, and Obli
gation of the SabbathPractical Im
provement ofthe SabbathDevotion
al Exercises for the Sabbath. The first The Seed. pp. 32. London. The
is at once concise and satisfactory ; Religious Tract Society.
and is written, as indeed may be said The Honey Bee. pp. 32. London. The
of the whole volume, in a lively and Religious Tract Society.
interesting style. The second part
refers to many too prevalent modes, These two pretty little books, are
of violating the sacred day , as well as the first of a Series, designed to illus
frustrating its gracious design ; some trate, in a pleasing manner, various
of which are countenanced, even by small objects in Natural history.
professors of religion. The Author They are enriched with many beauti
very properly speaks of these, in a ful wood-cuts : and every occasion is
tone of decisive condemnation. On improved, for deducing those lessons
one or two points, in which the in spiritual truth, for which the sacred
temptation to desecrate the Sabbath, writers themselves, have employed
peculiarly presses upon the young, or such objects.
others in situations confined greatly by
business, we could have wished for a
little more of argumentor persuasion. A Few Counsels to a Member of a
We can, however, recommend the Christian Church, pp. 16. By the
volume, as likely to be extensively Rev. C. M. Birrel. London. Thomas
useful. The third part will be prized Ward o; Co.
by those who, with an anxious desire
to close the day in a profitable man A very useful and appropriate little
ner, yet find some difficulty in arrang work. It is designed for a class, who
ing or expressing their thoughts, certainly do need to have their minds
whether in secret or social exercises " stirred up, by way of remembrance"
of devotion. namely those, who for " a con
siderable period," have enjoyed " the
full privileges of the christian church."
The Lady's Closet Library. The Han
nahs ; or Maternal Influence on Sons.
By Robert Philip. Author of The Heat : its Sources, Influence, and Re
Marys, Marthas, Ice. l(c. Sfc.pp. 308. sults, pp. 196. London. The Re
London. George Virtue. ligious Tract Society.
This book will fully sustain the This is an elegant little book, em
reputation, acquired for the Author, bellished with sixteen superior wood
by the previous volumes of the Lady's cuts. It contains much scientific in
Closet Library. It is divided into formation, interspersed with interest
twelve Chapters, of which ten are ing anecdotes, and illustrations of the
occupied, with the illustration of various uses and effects of Heat. The
maternal influence on Abel, Isaac, subject of course affords many oppor
Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Samuel, David, tunities, which are not lost sight of,
Solomon, John the Baptist, and our for calling the youthful reader's atten
Lord himself. Much light is thrown, tion to the wisdom and goodness of
on the history and character of all the great Contriver and Creator ofall.
these eminent personages. And with
ingenious industry, the writer has
gleaned and applied to his subject, Chorazin : or an Appeal to the Child
e.very view that can be obtained, of many Prayers, on Questions con
whether of the spirit or the circum cerning the Great Salvation, pp.1 IS.
 FOR AUGUST, 184h 209

By David Eterard Ford, Author of Should be read by all Teachers in

Decapolis. London, Simpkin, Mar Sunday schools.
shall o; Co.
This little book will be welcomed,
as a valuable auxiliary, by those pa Digestion: the influence of Alcholic
rents who have offered " many pray Fluids on that function, and on the
ers" on behalf of their children ; but value of Health and Life. By Robt.
who have not, as yet, received the Dundas Thompson, D.D. J. Snow,
desired answer. And where such Paternoster Row.
parents are already removed, beyond
the possibility of farther efforts ; it
may be exceedingly beneficial, in a- " The Leaf." Religious Tract Society.
rousing the conscience which long has
slumbered, by awakening recollec This little book will be very accep
tions of deepest and earliest interest. table and instructive to Young read
The volume is remarkable for the ers; every thing that leads to the
clear and pointed manner, in which contemplation ofthe wonderful works
it exposes the guilt of every sinner, of God, is highly important.
who knows the gospel, and yet be
lieves not, to the saving of his soul.
It strips off the false disguises, and The Orphan's Friend.
detects the hollow excuses, by which
multitudes seek to conceal from them Such a little and cheap book Was
selves and others, the real nature of much wanted, to present, together
their unbelief. While " the child of with prayer and pecuniary aid, if
many prayers, who is anxious to ob needed, to bereaved Orphans ; who
tain salvation," has also the fullest cannot but feel sympathy with an
encouragement held out to him. The Orphan's woes !
great and blessed truth, expressed by Chap. 9. " The Orphan urged to
the Apostle John, that " Jesus Christ early piety," is replete with instruc
the righteous is the propitiation for tion.
ours sins ; and not for ours only, but
also for the sins of the whole world,"
is here, we think, very simply illusThe Honey Bee. Religious Tract Soc.
trated; in connexion with the plain Young people will be pleased with
est statement of the sinner's duty, to
the interesting account given in this
receive that propitiation for himself;
little Tract ; for who does not know
and his aggravated guilt and danger,the Honey Bee ? Far and wide is its
if he neglect or despise it. range. We read of one who studied
them for many years, and these pages
will aid the study of our young friends
and of others of riper years, for
True Religion delineated. By Joseph though the account is brief, the selec
Bellamy, D.D. Ward Co. tion is most judicious.
An excellent work, distinguishing
experimental religion from formality
and enthusiasm. The rules of trial The Church and the Army. Religious
VI. p. 88. are very valuable, and if Tract Society.
duly attended to, would bring peace We have often been impressed with
and comfort to many doubting souls. those few words in the history of Cor
nelius, Acts X. describing part
of his household " A devout Soldier."
These pages contain the history of
A Voice to the Churches ok the subject many such: the account of two pious
of Sunday Schools. The substance of Soldiers in India, mentioned by
two Lectures. By J. Morison, D.D. Swartz, is of great value, and cannot
Sunday School Union. but be interesting to every reader.
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SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DONATIONS,
Mrs. Wells 0 10 0
From Kth June to ISth July. Mr. Andrews 0 5 0
. : d. Mrs. Lewis 0 5 11
Mr. B. Baker, Jun., a Don. from Mrs. King 0 5 0
the late Him Baker, per Mrs. Miss Sunderland 0 5 0
Elliott 100 0 0
Ming Sumner D 0 10 0 Miss Payne's list :
J. Blower, Esq A 1 1 0
Mr. J. C. Evans A 0 10 0 Mr. Hill 0 10 0
Mr. Leaver A 110 Mr. P. Hill 0 10 0
George Ovendeu Esq. Dalston.. A 110 Mr. Bicknell 0 3 0
Mrs. Flight A 1 1 0 Mr. Luff 0 4 4
Mrs. Mather A 1 I 0 Mr. Chancellor 0 4 4
J. Moreland, Esq A 1 1 0 Miss Moody 0 4 4
J. Balbemie, Esq A 1 1 0 Mrs. Back 0 4 4
Rev. J. P. Smith, D.D LL.D...A 1 1 0 Miss Fell 0 4 4
A Friend, per Mr. Nisbet D 1 0 0 Miss A. Fell 0 4 4
Mrs. Kipps A 2 2 0 Mr. Tanner 0 4 4
Mr. Loader A 10 0 Mr. Toms 0 4 4
Mrs. Toms 0 4 4
Collected by Mrs. Loader : Miss Toms 0 4 4
Miss George A 0 S 0 Mr. Crathern 0 4 0
Miss Bencroft 0 10 0 Mrs. Crathern 0 4 0
Mrs. Kemp O 10 0 Miss Crathern 0 4 0
Mrs. Carpenter 0 4 4 Mrs. Payne 0 8 8
1 9 Mr. Payne 0 4 4
John Lavies, Esq A I 1 Miss Payne 0 4 4
Mr. Edwards A 1 1 Miss M. Payne 0 4 4
T. Lindop.Esq A 1 1 Miss E. Payne 0 4 4
Mr. Seer A 0 3 Master J. Payne 0 4 4
Miss Matthews, Dowgate Hill . .A 0 3
Saunders Trotman's list
THE LADIES' KENSINGTON AUXI
LIARY. Mr. Tristram 1 1 0
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Mr. Ebden 0 fi O
Mr. Hunt 0 6 0
Secretaries, Miss Lewis & Miss Hance. Mr. Hine 0 4 4
Mr.Tunks 0 4 4
Mrs. Bowden's list of Subscribers : Mr. J. Tonka 0 4 4
Mrs. Bowden 0 ID 0 Mr. James 0 4 4
Mrs. M. Taylor 0 9 0 Mrs. James 0 4 4
Miss Hance 0 10 0 Mr. Munday 0 4 4

Miss Nelson's list : New Years's Gift Cards.

Mr.Forster 0 8 0 Collected by :
Mr. Weaver 0 3 0 The Misses James. ... 0
Master WeigaU 0
Saunders Trotman. ... 3
Mrs. Davies's list : Miss . Payne 0
Mrs. Chapman 1 0 0
Mrs. Davies 10 0 Moiety of Collections after Ser
Mrs. Hooper 1 1 0 mons preached at Horn ton St.
Mrs. James 1 1 0 Chapel, June 27th, 1841, by the
The MissesPennington 110 0 Rev. A. Tidman and Rev. John
Mrs. Carrick 0 13 0 Blackburn lfl o
Mrs. Jones 0 5 0 Sundry Donations 1 19
The Misses Jones .... 0 10 0
Mr. Gloyne 0 3 0 48 0 0
Miss Sedgley 0 5 0
Mr. Wellington 0 4 4
Mrs. Wilson 0 10 0
Mr. Eede 0 3 0 BERKSHIRE.
Mr.Hogg 0 4 4 ReadingMr. C. Young A lift
Capt. Walker 0 10 0
Eliz. Rowley 0 T 6 GLOUCESTERSHIRE.
0 11 2
BRISTOL AND GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Miss Dixon's list :
AUXILIARY.
Miss Lewis 0 10 0
Mr. Davies 0 10 0 Per John Robertson, Esq., Treasurer :
Mrs. WeigaU 0 10 0 Donation from three Friends at the
Mrs. Watson 0 S 0 Tabernacle, Bristol 100 0 0
Mr. Newton 0 10 0 BrunswickChapelReT.T.Haynes,
Miss James 0 10 0 Collection 76 1 1
Miss Dixon 0 10 0 Wooten UnderedgeCollection.. 10 3 *
Miss Walker 0 10 0 Cash on Account 13 13 2
Mrs. C.Walton 0 10 0
200 0 o
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GUERNSEY. . t. d.
. t. d. CoventryWest Orchard
Rev. W. Wild A 1 e 0 ChapelRev. J. Jerard :
Collected after Sermons and Pub
LINCOLNSHIRE. lic Meeting 13 9 S

StamfordMiss Fysh A 0 0 Ditto by Annual Subscr. :

Miss E. Fysh A 0 0 Mrs. Whittem 10 0
Mr. H. Chetham 0 10 0
SUSSEX. Mr. John Gill 0 10 0
Miss Gore 0 10 0
IIurMmonceaux Mrs. Smith and Miss Hawkes 0 10 0
Family I Mr. Heyden 0 10 6
Mr. Dickison 0 10 0
WARWICKSHIRE. Rev. John Jerard 0 10 6
Mr. H. Meiredew 0 10 0
WARWICKSHIRE AUXILIARY. Mr. Robt. Steane 0 10 6
Atherstone R. M. Miller : Mr. D. Packwood 0 10 0
6 1 A
Collected after Sermons 10 7
Mrs. Sinclair's Missionary Box .. 1 10 New Year's Gift Cards :
Miss C. Spencer's Ditto 0 7 Miss Beazley 0 6 6
Cash contributed by Friends, as Miss E. Bates 0 5 H
the profits of needle-work for Miss E. Cramp 0 10 0
the Society 3 0 Mrs. Cartwright 0 3 6
New Year's Gift Cards : Miss Crockford 0 3 6
Miss E. Dickison 0 15 0
Mrs. E. Wilson '. 1 2 8 Mr. John Greenway. . 0 10 0
Miss Farmer 0 13 0 Miss Martha Green . . 0 10 0
Mrs. Joseph Farmer. . 0 12 0 Miss E. Hancox 0 8 6
Martha Muston 0 0 0 Miss R. Jerard 0 5 6
Mrs. Bradbury 0 7 0 Miss F. Riggot 0 9 0
Mrs Bonsir 0 3 0 Miss M. Taylor 0 7 6
Miss Jane Vernon 0 13 8 Mrs. Weston 0 9 0
Mr. Marshall 0 4 0 6 3 6
Miss S. Weetman 0 6 '
7 11 24 14 5
Collected by Miss J. Hincks 0 7 (i
BedworthRev. Thos. Dix : CoventryVicar Lane
Collected by Missionary New Year's Rev. J. Sibree :
Gift Cards :
Collected after Sermons 13
Miss M. A. Lumey .. 0 15 6
Mr. J. Bentley 0 8 0 Annual Subscriptions :
Master R. R. Dix . . . . 0 8 0 Rev. J. Sibree 1 1 0
Master J. Gibberd.... 0 6 6 Mr. A. K.Dunn 1 1 0
Miss A. Edmands .... 0 5 6 J. Mellor. Esq 1 1 0
Master J. Richards ..040 J. Cash, Esq 1 0 0
Mrs. R. Eabry 0 3 0 Mr. Collis 0 10 0
S Mr. Scampton 0 10 0
BirminghamRev. T. East : 6

Collected at Ebenezer Donation, from an Itinerant .... 5

Chapel 30 4 6
New Year's Gift Cards:
Collected by
Miss Sibree 0 18 0
Miss Bukton 4 9 2 Miss Scampton 0 11 0
Mrs. Bickley 3 3 S Miss Taylor 2 10 0
Miss Dade 2 14 0 Mr. M< Chilian, of the
Miss Gibson 2 2 1 10th Hussars 0 11 0
Mrs. Haddon 3 14 2 Miss Watson 0 7 0
Mrs. C. Hunt 0 18 0 Miss E. Cash 1 0
Mrs. Mead 4 1 I Miss Douglas 1 6 6
Master W. Mead .... 0 19 9j Miss Sadler 0 3 6
Miss Philips 4 0 11 Ann Leeds 0 12 0
Miss C. Salt 3 1 0 Miss Simmons 0 12 0
Miss M. Salt 1 14 li Miss Price 0 7 0
At Marston Green 5 13 3 Mrs. White 0 10 0
Donation by Mrs. Glover 10 0 0 Miss French 0 7 0
Ditto by Miss Mansfield 10 0 0 Mrs. Cotton 0 4 0
Subscr. by Mr. T. Lowe. 10 0 Miss Eaves 0 3 6
Ditto Miss E.L. Davis.. 110 Miss Rider 0 12 0
Ditto Mr. A. Salt 3 0 0 Mrs. Bailey 0 12 0
93 19 3
SarahMawby 0 2 6
Mrs. Mayo 0 6 0
BrinklowCash Fanny Hops 0 4 0
Mr. W. Piggot, jun. ..070
Chapel End Rev. Dyall :
Mrs. Barton 0 5 0
Collection at Chapel 1 17 6 S. Hudson 0 8 6
Miss Charles 0 5 6
ColeshiURev. J. Salmon : Mrs. Shaw 0 7 0
Collection at Chapel 4 1 0J MissE.Collis 0 14 S
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. s. a. YORKSHIRE.
M. Royan 0 3
Mr. E. Mills 0 e EAST RIDING.
Mr. W. Moore 0 3
Mrs. A. h . Dunn 0 6 Beverley Lair Gate Chapel :
Sarah Goodc 0 5 Rev. John Mather :
Miss Bird oil .. rf.
Miss Eaton 0 10 Ladies Association 10 0 0
NORTH RIDING AUXILIARY.
Treasurer, John Holt, Esq.
Secretaries, Rev. J. C. Potter, Rev. G. Croft.
CoventryWell Street: Appleton Subscriptions 25 0 0
Rev. 1. G. Hewlett s AytonRev. W. Hiumers 5 8 0
FoleshillRev. G. Betts :
New Year's Cards and Subscriptions :
Collection 2 12 0
Miss R. ISett's Card . . 0 S 0 Guisborough Station.
Mr. Wilkinson's do. . . 0 3 0 Subscriptions :
Mrs. Buckton 8 0
Henley in Arden Rev. D. Prain 10 3 0 John Wilson, Lackenby 0 5
KenilworthRev. J. Button : Mr. M. Clarke .. 2 0
Mr. J. Bird 0 10
Collection 1 i0 in Mrs. Dale 0 10
Miss Edwards 0 3
NuneatonRev. G. Eustace : Rev. VV. Hague * 1 1
Collection 3 14 q Mr. W.Walker 1 1
Mr.R. Walker 1 1
Polesworth StationRev. J. Gouge : A Teatotaller .. 0 5
Polesworth, Collected Friends 0 7
after Sermon 1 3 6 Lazenby Subscriptions 1 14
Mr. Livermore's Subs. 10 0 Seat Rents and Collections 23 12
Collected by: New Year's Cards :
Mrs. Sherratt 3 13 6 Mrs. Buckton, Lazenby 0 5
Miss H. Gouge 2 10 II Robert Calvert, Eston 0 3
Apollos Gouge 0 13 0 Robert Williamson, Guisboro' 0
Mrs. Watson, Card .. 0 9 11 Mrs. Rymer, ditto " 0
Mr. Caldecote do 0 14 3 Miss M. P. Walker, ditto 2
10 5 1 Miss Percy, ditto 0
Mrs. Symonds, ditto 0
Baddesley Collected by Mrs. Sleightholme, Lazenby ..."." 0
Seat Rents 8 0 0 Miss A. Buckton, ditto ... 0
Public Collections 1 11 10 Miss S. E. Walker, Guisboro'.".'!! 1
Collected by : Miss Agar, Lazenby 0
Mrs. Lakin 1 4 11 Miss Jackson, Lackenby ,, 1
H. Pickering 0 7 7 Miss Sudlow, Stockton .* ." 0 12
James Hague, Guisboro' .'. 0 8
Master E. Hague, do 0 a
New Year's Gift Cards : MasterJ. H.Hague, do '.'. 0 13
J. Pickering 0 17 0 Mrs. Jenkinson, do 0 2
W.Atkins 0 7 8
W.Wood 0 5 3 49 3
H.Pickering 0 19
L. Lakins 0 2 0
ill 5 Kirby Moorsiile Station :
Warwick Rev. J. W. Percy : Rev. W. M'Dowall:
Public Collection 4 9 0 Anniversary Collection 8 13 0
Annuity of the late Mrs. Marsden 9 3 0
New Year's Gift Cards : Collections at the Lord's Supper 1 0 11
Mrs. Percy Oil 0 Penny a week Subscriptions 0 4., 0
MissE. C. Percy .... 0 5 0 Quarterly Subscriptions 4 2 0
Miss Burton 0 6 6 Quarterly Collections at Kirby
Mr. Hollingshead .... 0 6 8 C^P61 3 12 1
Mr. W. Reding ..... 0 3 0 Seat Rents g ia g
Miss Heathcote 0 2 6 James Ellerby, Hutton !!!!!! 0 15 1
Mr. Lawrie 0 2 0 Village Collection 2 17 7
Mr. Owen 0 2 0 New Year's Cards :
Mr. Cotton 0 3 0
2 1 a Miss Bradley q 7 10
Miss Cooper ....... 7 3
Stretton under Fosse Rev. J. Mrs. Clark g 5 0
Harrison: Mrs. Ellerby .',, 1 4 3
Collected in Congregation 2 9 Miss Fletcher 1 1 0
Miss Jackson .'.*.'.'.*.'.".'.' 0 15 ;;
150 17 41 Miss Peirson !!!!!!!! 110
Miss Watson !!!!!!!!!! 0 10 2
* 100 of the above sum has been received
by the Parent Society. 42 19 I
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Leyburn Subscriptions 8 0 3 Ditto 0 5 0
Mr. Laverick 0 5 0
Lofthoust Station : Mr. Finder 0 10 6
Seat Rents 10 11 II Mr. Smales 0 5 0
Mr. Smallwood 0 5 0
Collections 11 7 2 Mr. Skelton 0 10 0
New Year's Cards : Mr. Seymour 0 5 0
Penny a week Subscription .... 0 12 II
Miss Jane Fawcett 0 12 0 Mrs. Mitchell, Missionary Box .. 0 10 0
Mr. Job Garbut 0 10 8 Collection at Public Meeting .... 3 0 0
Miss Jackson 0 8 0 Monthly Collections 5 12 11
Miss Ann Jackson 0 5 0 Seat Rents 20 6 4
Miss Marley 0 2 0
Miss E. M' Lean 1 1 3 New Year's Cards :
Mrs. M< Lean 0 7 8 Mary Brown 0 2 8
Mrs. Main 0 3 0 John Cranston 0 2 6
Miss Overend 0 10 2 Mr. Codling 0 12 6
Mrs. Ramsay 0 8 8 Duell 0 4 0
Mr. Ohas. Ramsay 0 17 0 Mrs. Ellerby 0 6 6
Miss Stonehouse Ill 0 Mr. Garbutt 0 5 6
Miss Toaae 0 7 7 Mr. Thos. Hutton 1 a <>
Miss Westgarth 1 2 0 Miss Jefferson oil 6
Miss Wilkinson 0 14 0 Miss Lees 0 14 6
Miss Wood 0 2 8 Miss Lewis 0 12 0
Miss Laverick 0 6 0
31 1 7 Mrs. Pinder 0 7 0
Master Pinder 0 4 6
Malton Subscriptions 7 8 6 Miss Pressick 0 10 4
Mr. Smales o 5 0
Middlesborough Station, Mrs. Smallwood 0 13 0
Rev. R. Thomson : Mr. Seymour 0 5 3
Miss Skelton o 7 10
Subscriptions 51 4 7\ Mr. Taylor, Darlington 2 0 0
Micklcby and Egton Station. Miss Ventriss 0 6 0
Mrs. Wilkinson 0 4 6
Subscriptions 34 3 10 Seat Rents, Subscriptions, and
Pickering. Cards, at Runswick 17 10 10
Rev. G. Croft: 67 15 1
Anniversary Collection 5 0 0
Rev. G. Croft 1 0 0 SuttonRev. J. Walton :
Mr. Kitching 0 10 0
Miss Rowland and Miss Kendrew 17 9
New Year's Cards: Mrs. Carter o 5 3
Mr. A. Middleton 0 8 0 R. Kirk and G. Barton 3 1110
Ann Best 0 18 0 Thirlby and Boltby 0 14 7
Mr. John Boat 0 9 0
Mrs. Croft 0 10 0 5 19 5
Mr. J. Foster 0 14 0
Mr. W. Foster 1 0 ScarboroughRev. G. B. Kidd :
Mrs. Frank 0 11 0
Miss Hayes 0 7 0 Bottoinley, W. Esq 1 0
Miss Kilvington 0 4 8 Brown, G. F. Esq 0 5
Miss King 0 15 0 Hall, Mrs 0 5
Miss Rickinson 0 11 0 Hick, Mrs. T 0 5
Mr. W. Shepherd 0 4 0 Collins, Mr. and Mrs. 1 0
Mrs. Sidgworth 0 18 0 Hick, Miss 0 5
Miss Skelton 0 12 6 M 0 5
Mrs. Sleightholme 0 12 0 Hopper, Miss 0 5
Miss Thompson 0 14 0 Jackson, J. Esq 1 0
Misses Wilsthorp 1 9 0 Kidd, Rev. G. B 0 10
Miss Wood 0 12 6 Kidd, Mrs n 5
MissTindall 0 0 Marflit, Mrs ' 05
Morley, Mr. R. T 0 5
19 0 0 Peacock, Miss 0 5
Pearson, Mrs 0 5
Rolen, Mrs 0 \q
Rceth Station. Scott, Mrs ; . . ., 0 4
Subscriptions . . 22 1 Smith, W. Esq 1 n
Ward, Mr. R 0 10
Robin Hood's Bay Station. West.G.H. Esq 0 10
SubscriptionsRev. J. Jameson.. 49 6 Woodall, Miss 0 5
Collection at a Prayer Meeting! . 1 13
Stokesley Station. Eliza and Hannah Ward's Box . . 0 14
Subscriptions 16 12 New Year's Cards :
Staithes and Runswick Station. Miss Bieforth 913
Mr. Garbutt '. 0 10 Harrison, Charlotte 0 II
Mr. R. Mutton ... 0 10 Hick, Misses E. and M 2 2
Miss Hutton 0 5 Hick, Master T 1 7
A Friend 0 5 Inchbold, T 010
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if. *. d. . t. d.
Ixmsdale, H o 10 0 Charter, Miss 1 0 0
Lord, Miss 0 12 0 Chilton, Miss 0 10 0
Peacock, Mi-s 0 0 6 Dale, Miss 1 0 6
Peacock, Miss M. A 0 10 6 Fearherstone, H 10 0
Smith, Miss Fanny I A 0 Franklin, Mrs 0 6 0
iStubbs, Miss 2 o 0 Gibson, Mrs 0 12 0
Taylor, Mrs o 11 8 Harrison, Miss 0 12 0
Taylor, Miss o 9 0 Hardcastle. M iss 0 8 0
Ward, Miss o 12 6 Halliday, Jane 0 10 0
Ward, Miss H 0 15 0 Potter, Miss 0 7 0
Ward, Miss S o 12 6 Kobson, Mins 0 10 6
Ward, Miss M. A 0 16 6 Sinclair, Mr. J 0 13 3
Wood, Miss M. A. o 16 6 Scott, Miss 0 5 6
Taylor, J 0 12 0
27 12 6 Thistle, Miss 0 10 8
Wright, Master 0 13 0
Thirsk Rev. A. Pickles: Miss Hutchinson's Box 0 8 0
Subscriptions by Mr. P 0 10 0
Collections 4 J Mrs. Watts, Missionary Box. 0 10 0
Whitby.
Buchanan, J. Esq 1 l 40 0 0
Collins, Mr. W 0 10
Hicks, Mrs 1 J CASH STATEMENT.
Holt, J. Esq 2 2
Langbourne, Mrs 1 1 Cash remitted by J. Holt, Esq.
Nelson, Miss 1 1 Treasurer 350 0 0
Normyn, Mrs | l Received from Stations 7 11 8
Tbisle, Mr. H 0 5
Watson, Mrs. R. S 1 1
Watt, Mrs 0 10 Total Cash remitted to Parent > _ .. fl
Watt, Mr 1 0 Society J 357 II 8
Juvenile Society, per J. Nettleship 1 15 Expenceson the several Stations 124 15 5J
Sermons 12 12 Expences of the Association, in
New Year's Cards : grants rent of buildings, &c- 55 13 2
Bell, Miss 1 1
Beaumont, MissH 0 16 180 8 7\
Buchanan, Miss 0 10
Beaumont, Miss 0 13
Brown, Miss 0 8 SCOTLAND.
Clifford, Master 0 9 Cavers J. Douglas, Esq D 100 0 0

NOTICE.
The Friends of the Home Missionary Society, are requested to take Notice
that in consequence of Messrs. LADBROKES & Co., who were the Socie
ty's Bankers, having relinquished businesss ; the Society's Acconnt is now
transferred entirely to Messrs. HANKEY & Co., 7, Fenchurch Street.

Journals have been received during the last month from the following
Missionaries :
Messrs. AmosAndersonAllenBoydBettinsonChamberlain
CorbishleyDorringtonH. DaviesEllis Foster GougeHackett
Howell JamesonT. LewisLordLeightonMoreton NeillOram
PrainPriorRamsayReeveF. F. RobertsSelbieSummers Sun-
derland G. SmithVernonH. White.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The thanks of the Directors are respectfully presented to the following
viz.A parcel of Books from the late Mrs. Wantling, per Rev. T. C. Butteaii.
Miss Sumner for 5 Vols, of Evangelical Magazines. Rev. T. Aveling for
a number of Evangelical Magazines.
Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's
Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON Eso
JOSHUA WILSON, Esq., and BENJAMIN HANBURY, Esq., Treasurer's th.'
Rev. E. A. DUNN Rev. A. WELLS, and Rev. Dr. MATHESON, Secretaries;
by Messrs. HANKEYS and Co., the- Society's Bankers, 7, Fenchurch-street:
and by any of the Directors.
J. COWELL, PRINTER, 22, QDEEN'S ROW, PJMUCO.
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HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.

SEPTEMBER, 1841.

THE LATE REV. GREVILLE EWING.

Sketch of the Character of the late Mr. Ewing of Glasgow, being the
substance of the concluding part of a Sermon, delivered in Ward
Chapel, Dundee, upon the occasion of his lamented death, by Rev.
Dr. Russell, on the 8th of August, 1841, from 2 Tim. iv. 68.

You are prepared, my friends, to expect a particular application of

the words of our text to that eminent servant of Christ whose death
we this day lament.
He hath taken his departure from earth to the celestial land. His
warfare is accomplished,his course of labour and of suffering is
finished,and the truth which he held fast to the end, is now per
fectly and indelibly written on his heart, and is the theme of his song.
Though for some time he had been gradually declining, immediate
danger was not apprehended. He jiaid, however, but a few days be
fore, that he had come home to die. On the evening of last Lord's
day he retired to rest as usual. He rose at twelve o'clock to get
some refreshment, as he was wont. He said to his servant that he
felt quite well, and added, that his heavenly Father had been kind to
him. He then said,
" Trust in the Lord, for ever trust,
And banish all your fears ;
Strength in the Lord Jehovah dwells,
Eternal as his years."
These were the last words he uttered. Having taken some refresh
ment, he leaned back, and, in a minute or two, he gently fell asleep
in Jesus. " Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." " If we
believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep
in Jesus will God bring with him."
I cannot enter into an extended delineation of the life and charac
ter of the venerated dead. You naturally expect, however, that a
man who filled so prominent a place should be publicly spoken of,
and to feel otherwise would argue most unlovely insensibility.
vol. i. n. s. 2o
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Mr. Ewing was born in Edinburgh, in 1767. He was educated at

the university of that city. In 1792, he was licensed to preach by the
presbytery of Hamilton. In January, 1793, he was ordained one of
the ministers of Lady Glenorchy's chapel, Edinburgh. During his
incumbency there he was highly esteemed, and his ministry was
greatly blessed. Even to nearly the end of his days, he heard from
time to time of individuals who traced their conversion to God to his
ministry there. Those of that congregation still alive speak in the
most rapturous and glowing terms of his eloquence. When he judged
it his duty to withdraw from the national church, the step was sin
cerely regretted by his former people.
In July, 1799, he commenced his ministry in Glasgow, where, for
many years, he continued to maintain the highest popularity. Those
who have heard him only in his latter days, can form no adequate
idea of his powers as a preacher. It was my privilege to be under
his pastoral care, and to enjoy his stated ministrations, for several
years after he was settled in Glasgow. These were days of delight
ful enjoyment. They are yesterdays which look back with a smile.
How sweet their memory still ! He was truly a scribe instructed unto
the kingdom of heaven, and able to bring out of his treasure things
new and old. He was mighty in the scriptures. He was familiarly
conversant with them in their original languages, and often availed
himself of the illustrations suggested to him by his critical know
ledge of their peculiar beauties and idioms. His varied and profound
learning, and his high endowments and attainments, were consecra
ted to his Master's work. As an expositor of the sacred scriptures
he was allowed to be unrivalled. Never, certainly, did we listen to
his equal. In illustrating the Old Testament scriptures he was sin
gularly felicitous. The connexion between the Old and the New
Testament he had profoundly studied. And in making all his ac
quirements to bear on the illustration of the words of Christ and his
apostles, we have sat with delighted astonishment at the exuberant
profusion of distilled thoughts, which were poured forth from his
richly stored and powerfully excited mind. The effect was fre
quently electrical. In him were united the eloquence of the orator,
with the solemnity of the man of God. He had drank deeply at the
fountain of sacred truth, and had caught an unction of spirit from
the Holy One ; and hence the copious streams of instruction which
flowed from his lips, and the charm which bore them to the hearts
of his overpowered auditors. He was indeed an original preacher.
When subjects of a loftier kind came to be discussed, his mind seemed
to rise with the grandeur of his theme. We have gazed on him with
intense interest, when his powers were on their full stretch, when
his whole soul seemed as on fire, when burning intelligence beamed
from his eyes, and the most impassioned eloquence flowed from his
tongue. There was a richness and fertility of imagery, a high sub
limity of conception, and a depth of pathos, which subdued, captiva
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ted, and, as it were, entranced his audience. At such times his
native genius burst forth with astonishing lustre, and gilded and
adorned the topics of discussion. He had acquired the happy talent
of quickly discerning, and lucidly exhibiting, the prominent features
of every subject. He seized on those main points, grouped them
admirably together, delineated them with the hand of a master, and
made every principal figure to stand forth, as it were, from the can
vass. Discourses which, for their depth and comprehension, were
worthy of the academic chair, were so marked by a chaste simplicity,
and a lucid perspicuity, that while the most enlightened were in
structed, the youth of his audience listened with breathless attention.
His fine powers were sometimes applied to the exposure of sophistical
reasoners, and when he triumphed by the power of argument, he
could, at times, by admirable strokes of irony, set their conclusions
in a light which proved them to be as absurd as they were unfounded.
This is a weapon that requires to be used with great prudence and
skill ; but in the hands of our departed friend it was skilfully wielded,
and legitimately applied. His applications to the consciences and
hearts of his hearers were powerfully impressive. They were
sometimes made with an energy altogether overwhelming. But if
the dark cloud of judgment was exhibited, it was that the rainbow
of mercy might appear with the greater brightness. He did not
confine himself to one view of truth. He was quite at home in ex
pounding the various parts of scripture. The diversified views of the
manifold truths of the sacred volume were brought forward in close
and regular succession. The hearers found that in due season they
all recurred in their place and order, and relative magnitude. And
w hen the hearer was conducted from position to position, the different
parts were so connected, that the last harmony was still ringing in
his ear, and the traces of the last exhibited landscape were still im
pressed upon his eye. The different parts were exquisitely dove
tailed into each other. The harmony and connexion of the various
truths of scripture he constantly kept in view, and skilfully gave to
every man his portion of meat in due season. He was intimately
acquainted with men and things. He knew the various avenues to
the human heart. Jesus Christ, and him crucified, was his grand
theme ; but in preaching the doctrine of the cross, he at once minis
tered comfort to the wounded spirit, and roused the slumbering con
science of the impenitent and unbelieving.
Various things, particularly certain strokes of affliction, weakened
in course of time his physical frame. Within these few years, he
suffered from an attack of paralysis, which rendered him nervous, and
less fitted for public labour. In his official ministrations he ceased
to be what he had been. It must, however, be mentioned, that even
in his latter days there were times when scintillations burst forth,
which reminded his old hearers of his former effulgence, and showed
that it was his bodily infirmities that repressed his native genius,
and had shorn him of his beams.
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In reference to this, he might have adopted the words of his highly

esteemed fellow-student, the late Dr. Mason of New York. This
distinguished man, when reviewing the past, and contrasting it with
the present, said with melting pathos," My morn was joyous, my
noon was brilliant, but clouds and shadows rest upon the evening of
my day." We do not refer here, you will perceive, to his Christian
character. In regard to the latter, while the outward man perished,
the inward man was renewed day by day. He brought forth fruit
in old age. For a long time, his growing preparation for the hea
venly country was manifest to all. While his eyes got dim, the
mind was irradiated and enlightened. He seemed to have more con
nexion with the other world than with this. He often spoke of death,
eternity, and heaven. He seemed to have the truth of these things
full blazing in his eye. The tints of autumn are seasonably beauti
ful, and indicate the ripeness and maturity of the year. If the pecu
liar brightness of his morning and his noon had disappeared, there
was now the mild mellow evening light, which softened and beauti
fied the graces of the Christian character. His temper, naturally
warm, was more subdued and chastened, by the growing power of
religious principle. His thoughts were occupied with the prospect
before him. An exquisite finish had come over the character.
When no longer able to minister at the public altar, he yet brought
the odours of the incense with him. He diffused around him the fra
grant savour of his Master's name. He seemed to live in the porch
of the celestial temple, ready, whenever its doors should be opened,
to enter into the dwelling-place of God.
He was a man of exquisite sensibility. His great tenderness of
feeling, accounts, in a measure, for the deep sensations he experienced
under his family afflictions. Repeatedly was he called to drink of
the cup -of domestic bereavements. Some of those wounds were
very deep, and very sore. He begged the prayers of his friends
while his tears flowed, and his heart bled. And never were those
wounds completely healed. To these, trials of other kinds were
added, which deeply affected his susceptible mind. Such experience
of affliction, joined to his native tenderness of heart, remarkably
qualified him for the duties of the house of mourning. There he
was always a most acceptable visitant. He excelled as a comforter
at the bed of the sick and the dying. When he entered the house of
mourning, there was about him an air of unaffected sympathy,
which commanded confidence. With heartfelt tenderness did he
expatiate on the rich consolations of the gospel. It was not the re
petition of common-place topics,there was an originality even in
those private addresses, arising from his discernment of the varied
circumstances of the parties, and his familiar acquaintance with that
sacred word, which was the great storehouse from which he drew
what was a word in season to the weary soul. With a melting heart
he would pray, and weep with parents over their children, or share
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the sorrows of the widow and the fatherless. He mingled with

affectionate warmth in all the cares and the sympathies of his fellow-
men, of whatever denomination.
There was an exquisite tenderness in his manner of performing;
deeds of kindness. He watched for opportunities of doing good.
He was delicately tender of the feelings of others. There was a cau
tious care in the least of things to consult the comfort of all with
whom he came in contact ;every thing in his words, and manner,
showed an obvious preference of their accommodation to his own, and
his minute attention to their tastes and habits, when no moral prin
ciple forbade it, manifested the utmost solicitude to avoid whatever
might give pain, or lessen enjoyment. There was a constant readi
ness to oblige springing from a heart fraught with benevolence. His
attentions were not confined to the afflicted of his own flock. His
heart beat to the sighs of every sufferer. A heart, indeed, more
kind, and tender, and sympathizing, I never saw. " His kindness
fell soft as the dew on the spring blossom, or as the bosom-down of
the dove on its defenceless brood."
In social life his conversation was not less agreeable than instruc
tive. He was distinguished by the urbanity of his manners. He
was serious without gloom, and cheerful without levity. The abun
dant wealth of his mind enabled him to excercise the liberal disposi
tion ofliis heart, in largely adding to the scantier stores of others.
The extent of his imformation on all subjects was strikingly great,
and he was ever ready to communicate of his mental furniture. This
gave an indescribable charm to his society. The more he was known
the more he was loved. His knowledge seemed to be laid up in the
greatest order, for whatever subject was introduced, he was at once
ready to give the information desired. In particular, his conversa
tion was richly impregnated with the savour of sacred things. The
word of Christ dwelt in him richly,it was interwoven with all his
mental habits and affections, and it was his delight to unfold its
treasures in the social circle.
He was a warm friend to the cause of missions, both at home and
abroad. He once intended to have gone abroad himself, but was
prevented by circumstances. He, at an early period, advocated the
cause of itinerant and field preaching, and was thankful that he
lived to see what he recommended extensively followed, and regarded
with a high degree of approbation by Christians of all denominations.
He had a high sense of honour. Selfishness and meanness be
scorned. Subterfuge he abhorred. Never did he make a dishonour
able use of his talents, or his influence, to gain any personal object.
He had nothing of what the men of the world call management.
His was a straightforward course. He would stoop to perform the
meanest offices for himself, for his friends, or for the poor, when cir
cumstances required it, without the least affectation. Indeed all
affectation he despised. Among his inferiors the idea of condescen
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sion never seemed to come across his thoughts. He made himself

one with themand they soon felt at home with him. Yet his was
a dignified affability. What was said of a certain patriot might
have been said of him : " He would lay down his life for his coun
try, and would not do a base thing to save it ; he is one who would
neither tread upon an insect, nor crouch to an emperor."
He rejoiced in the success and advancing honour of his ministe
rial brethren. Envy did not enter into the elements of his character.
He was always happy to see themhe mingled his sorrows with
theirsand was a wise, a faithful, and an affectionate counsellor, in
times of difficulty and embarrassment. Any thing bordering on an
ecclesiastical aristocracy he absolutely loathed. He acted out the
principle of the great Master : " Whosoever will be chief among
you, let him be your servant."
He was a man of great generosity. Considering his means, his
donations to the cause of the gospel and of benevolence were princely.
Though his personal habits were frugal, we know him to have made
splendid sacrifices in the cause of his Lord. His house will long be
remembered as the seat of a generous hospitality. " He did faith
fully whatsoever he did to the brethren and to strangers, who have
borne witness of his love before the church."
He was an economist of time. He was a hard student. His mind
was ever at work. As one great means of redeeming time, he ob
served a regular order in his varied avocations. He was noted for
punctuality to all his appointments, and this, we must be allowed
to say, may be called one of the virtues.
He was a man of prayer. He greatly excelled in the richness,
the variety, and the fervency of his supplications. His powerful
pleadings seemed, as it were, to open the doors of heaven. Often did
he ask the prayers of his brethren,and often did he request them
to unite with him in mutual supplications. How many such mutual
prayers has his study witnessed!
He was a faithful and an affectionate friend. When with a confi
dential friend, he freely unbosomed himself. And while he poured
out the feelings of his heart, he listened with the most affectionate
tenderness to his friend in return. He well knew that our sorrows
are lessened, and our felicities multiplied, by communication. And
far from him was the spirit of those who, while fluent on their own
feelings, and sorrows, or joys, have no heart to listen to the tale of
another. Only those who have known him as a confidential friend,
can appreciate the sterling worth of his character.
With all his tenderness o heart, he was marked by decision of
character. This was strikingly seen when dangers threatened the
interests of truth in general, or of our churches in particular. He
has then stood boldly forward to oppose what he judged to be at
once unscriptural and pernicious. With a fearless intrepidity he has
withstood tyranny, on the one hand, and insubordination and confu
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sion, on the other. I need not dwell on particulars here, as the dis
cussions in question, and their results, are well-known to you of this
place.
He was long a highly esteemed tutor of the Glasgow Theological
Academy, as he formerly was in a kindred institution. He has thus
aided in bringing forward many faithful and honoured labourers into
the vineyard of Christ, both at home and abroad. And by those of
them who still survive, his memory is highly venerated.
He was a man of a truly catholic spirit. While decided in acting
according to his own convictions, he was happy to unite with all
who loved the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, in every good work,
where no compromise of principle was involved. He was " a lover
of good men.'' And few men have been so generally beloved.
While his departure is a loss to our denomination, of which he was
so bright an ornament, we are persuaded it will not be less regretted
by Christians of other denominations. Such men are the common
property of the Christian church.
To the last he lived by faith in the Son of God. He felt, and
often acknowledged, the sinfulness and imperfections that mingled in
all his services, and that recourse must again and again be had to
the blood of sprinkling as his only refuge. The gospel as a message
of mercy to sinners, through the finished and accepted work of the
Lord Jesus, was the spring of his peace. Through that work he'
looked for the sanctifying and consoling influences of the Holy Spirit.
By the grace of God he became what he was.
He is now united to them whom he never forgot. They died, and
he was left. He often spoke of meeting them again. While we
think of the past, let it not merely be to regret our loss, but to ex
cite our thankfulness, that such an instrument of good was continued
so long. Zion's King liveth, and he is able to supply the loss. May
he do it to the bereaved church of which our departed friend was so
long the pastor! And may a double portion of the Divine Spirit
descend on surviving labourers, to quicken and to bless our exertions !
While we think of his palm of victory, let us grasp the sword of the
Spirit more firmly, and wield it with the greater energy. The souls
he was the means of converting, the students he instructed, and the
saints he comforted and established, have been many, and will, no
doubt be a crown of rejoicing to him of no small lustre, in that day.
We endeavour to call up his form, and to recall his voice,how al
tered from the recollections of former days,but all in vain. The
place that once knew him shall know him no more for ever. It was
fit that he who went forth to his labour till the evening, should then
be called to rest.
I have ventured to give this very imperfect sketch as a small but
grateful tribute to the memory of a friend, who, by the blessing of
God, first led me to the close study of the sacred volume, and whose
kindness to me in my earlier days, and continued through life, has
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laid me under obligations which I never can discharge. While

memory lasts, I never can forget the name, and the paternal kind
ness, of Greville Ewing.

[The above sketch of the character of a venerated servant of Christ,

is by one of the most useful and esteemed Ministers in Scotland. He
had many opportunities of knowing the character of Mr. Ewing. It
bears ample evidence of the strength of his attachment and the warmth
of bis affection for his early friend. The record he bears is true. It
is now given as containing particulars that will no doubt interest our
readers. The sketch itselfis such as to justify its insertion even in
our limited pages ; and if any other reason should be requiredit is
only necessary to refer to the relationship of one of the Editors to the
lamented Greville Ewing, for its appearance here. We have to ac
knowledge the courtesy of the Editor of the Scottish Congregational
Magazine, in sending a copy of the sketch, that it might appear at
the same time with his own publication. Editors.]

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY AND ITS PRESENT

NECESSITIES.

Simultaneous Collections on the last Sabbath in October for Home,

Irish, and Colonial Missions.

The necessity which exists, for the general concurrence of the Minis
ters and Churches of the Congregational order in the above plan, was
plainly shown in an appeal, which appeared last month in the Congre
gational Magazine. We have, however, in this place, to refer chiefly
to the necessities of the Home Missionary Society. That these are
considerable will appear from one fact, namely, that Fifteen hundred
pounds will be required before Michaelmas, to pay the quarterly claims
of the Agents of the Society. Where is this sum to come from 1 The
Collections on the last Sabbath in October will be too late for the
above payments. It is evident, therefore, that the friends of the So
ciety should exert themselves at this time, or the inconvenience will
be great. Those Auxiliaries that have in their possession sums be
longing to the Parent Society, are most earnestly requested to send
them to 11, Chatham-place, without delay. The Officers of County
Associations, now in connection with the Society, are respectfully
reminded, that the promised assistance towards Missionary stations,
occupied by the Society in their several Counties, will be doubly ac
ceptable at this time. And the friends in general, who are accustomed
to aid the Society from Midsummer to Michaelmasand who can do
so immediately without inconveniencewill greatly relieve the Offi
cers of the Society, by enabling them to fulfil their engagements.
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It is well known to those who are acquainted with the working of

religious institutions, that, in general, the expenditure during the first
half of their year, is greater than the receipts during the same period
of time. Very great embarrassment is sometimes experienced by
this circumstance, and places a responsibility on the Treasurer of
such societies, which the christian public should be anxious to divide
among themselves, by more regular and considerate assistance. If,
instead of settling the accounts of Auxiliaries once a year, the pay
ments could be made quarterly, as some are accustomed to do, most
of this inconvenience might be avoided. Surely it is only necessary
to point out this difficulty, in order to excite the kind consideration,
and immediate attention, of the Society's friends.
It would be affectation on the part of the Directorsif they were
to say they were not anxious about the pecuniary responsibilities of
the Society for the current year. With an income prospectively less
by fifteen hundred pounds, than the pledged expenditure of the So
ciety (even if the large amount of last year should be realized) they
cannot but be solicitous about the future. They do not think that
they have done wrong in enlarging the operations of the Society, en
couraged as they were to do so, by the plain and urgent demands of
the Churches, and of the times. Their confidence is not lessened in
the friends of the Home Missionary cause : they believe that the con
viction is deepening, that much more must be done for Home than
has yet been attempted. What the Directors wish isto press on
the friends of the Society the necessity of present and augmented aid.
This they hope to receive ; but had they not made known their neces
sities, and serious difficulties had occurred, they would have felt that
they had acted unkindly towards their friends, and unjustly towards
the great interests of the Society.
The Directors wish to state, that in full confidence of obtaining the
promised aid of friendsthey have, during the past month, adopted
two stationsone in Westmoreland, and the other in Northampton
shire. Besides this, they have engaged to assist several Ministers,
whose present circumstances require the help of the Society, to enable
them to engage, extensively, in village labor. They are also happy
to say, that three of the Students have, with the full approbation of
their Tutor, been sent to three of the stations of the Society, and are
preaching with much acceptance. A number of applications from
respectable young men, who are highly recommended, are now before
the Directors. The present state of the Society's funds, however,
will hardly justify them in sending one half of those, who are deemed
suitable to receive the instructions of their Tutor. The refusal of
such would be to the Directors a painful necessity ; for they consider
the future efficiency of the Society to depend, under God, on the
number of those who are suitably trained for this peculiar and most
important service.
The calls for such educated Agents arc increasing. The applications
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for help in destitute districts of our country are also numerous.

During the last few weeks, several most necessitous places have been
pressingly urged on the attention of the Directors.
What are the Directors to do in such circumstances? To send a
cold negative to such applications, would be most discouraging to all
parties. To receive them all would be presumptuous, in the present
state of the Society's funds. From the beginning the Directors have
looked to the friends of Home to guide them as to the extent of their
operations, and it will be for them now to say, how many applications
they should encourage, and how many they should kindly, but
decidedly reject. Alas ! this is not a time for rejecting a single ap
plication, recommended by those, who know the spiritual necessities
of their own localities, and are anxious to have them removed. The
Directors cannot but hope that the collections to be made on the last
Sabbath in Octobera considerable share of which the Home Mis
sionary Society may reasonably expect, according to its relative im
portance and increasing demands, will enable them not only to meet
their present engagementsbut also to give encouragement to addi
tional claims pressed upon them from all parts of England and Wales.

SERMON " FOR THE TIMES.'

The Spiritual destitution of our Country, and the best means of remedy
ing it, considered in a Discourse preached in Nile Street Chapel, Glas
gow, on Thursday, April 8, 1841 , at the Twenty-ninth Annual Meeting
of the Congregational Union of Scotland. By W. Lindsay Alex
ander, M.A. Published by request.

We have selected a few passages from the above Sermon, which

we consider as appropriate to the present times, and shewing plainly
the necessity, value, and importance, of HOME MISSIONS.
" Let us suppose, that the inhabitants of this part of the British
empire, were in a state of determined revolt against their sovereign,
and that, whilst perfectly conscious of their inability, to wage a suc
cessful warfare with that sovereign, they were nevertheless kept in a
state of rebellion, by a feeling of hopelessness as to the possibility, of
ever propitiating the just indignation which their conduct had pro
voked, so as to escape the punishment which their crimes had merited.
Let us further suppose, that under these circumstances, their sovereign
communicates to a portion of them, the intelligence that he is favour
ably disposed towards themthat his indignation has been turned
away from themthat a plan has been discovered, with which be is
perfectly satisfied, by means of which the forgiveness of their rebellion,
has been rendered consistent with what is due to the claims of his
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government and law and that, consequently, he is ready to receive

them back into relations of allegiance and friendship :what, I ask,
would become the imperative duty, and sacred privilege of those to
whom this intelligence was conveyed? Would it not be that of im
mediately making known, through every corner of the revolted pro
vince, the gracious and gladdening message of their prince, and with
all sincerity and earnestness, beseeching every inhabitant of the
district to relinquish his enmity, and to resume the attitude of a
grateful and devoted subject? And what should we think of those
personswhat sentence of condemnation should we not pronounce
upon them if, instead of discharging this obvious dutya duty to
which respect and gratitude for their sovereign, no less than regard
for the welfare of their fellows, imperatively bound themthey should,
either from indolence, or selfishness, or thoughtlessness, allow the
message of reconciliation to remain unpublished, and so perpetuate
rebellion, misery, and crime, in a province which the sovereign had
done so much, to make prosperous, peaceful, and happy?
" Or let us vary the supposition, and imagine the inhabitants of
this city to be universally, and without exception, suffering under a
loathsome and fatal disease, which baffled all the skill and science of
the physicians,which filled the city with pain and mourning,and
which was gradually consigning its unhappy population, to the devour
ing grave ; and let us assume that a particular family, is by some kind
friend at a distance put in possession of a specific, by the application
of which the disease may be entirely cured, with this injunction, that
having first used it themselves, they lose no time in proclaiming its
virtues, and making an offer of its benefits to the whole community :
what, I ask, would in this case be expected of the members of that
family? Would they be deemed to have done their duty,would they
be regarded as having treated with common respect, the kind friend
to whom they were so much indebted,would they stand exempted
from the charge of having been accessory to the death of thousands,
were they to content themselves, with using the specific freely for the
cure of their own malady, speaking much in its praise within the
precincts of their own dwelling, and perhaps recommending it to a
few of their more intimate friends, whilst they left the mass of their
fellow-townsmen, to fall a miserable prey to the malignant plague ?
Who would not cry shame, upon such unprincipled and unfeeling
selfishness ? Who would not feel, that conduct such as this, cast a
stain upon our common humanity, and ought to be reprobated by
every honest, and every humane man?
" Now, my hearers, we have both of these suppositions realized,
in a spiritual point of view, in the case of the world at large, and in
the position of the Church of Christ in relation to the world. I have
made them both, because both of them are necessary, to fill up the
picture in all its parts. This earth is a revolted province of the King
of the universe, and over its teeming population, there rests the con
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dcmnation of his violated law. It has also been invaded with the
horrors of a wasting pestilence, which fastens on every being of our
race as soon as he begins to breathe, and growing with his growth,
and mingling with all the streams of his existence, refuses to quit its
hold at the command of any power, which man is capable of bringing
to bear upon it. To this world of rebels, their insulted Sovereign has
sent a message of reconciliation : to this lazar-house of disease, the
Great Physician has conveyed intelligence of a simple and infallible
cure,procured by him at an inestimable price, but offered to the
afflicted sufferers as a free and unconditioned gift. By the incarna
tion, obedience, and death of Christ, God has at once provided pardon
for the guilty, and purity for the defiled. " He who knew no sin was
made sin for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God
through him. Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law,
being made a curse for us : for it is written, Cursed is every one that
hangeth on a tree : that the blessing of Abraham might come on the
Gentiles through Jesus Christ ; that we might receive the promise of
the Spirit through faith."* The tidings of this Divine arrangement
of grace, God has been pleased to convey to man through the medium
of men. It was by human instrumentality, that he was pleased to
work " in the beginning of the gospel," and it is by the same means,
that he designs the work of human redemption to be carried on. Indi
viduals are made acquainted with the tidings of salvation, that they may
proclaim them to others, having first embraced them for themselves.
Nations are enlightened with the rays of divine truth, that from their
shores the light may stream forth to other lands. A continual system
of transmission has been established, by means of which the light of
divine truth may be thrown, into the gross darkness that covers the
nations, so that erelong that darkness may disappear, and the day-
spring from on high may visit every home, and gladden every heart
of the sons of men. On all whose minds have been enlightened, there
is laid a solemn obligation, to use their endeavours to transmit the
light to others ; on every pardoned sinner, there rests the untransfer
able duty, of announcing to his fellows the message of reconciliation;
on every cured and comforted spirit, there presses with inconceivable
urgency, the obligation of proclaiming to every member of the race
the power and the preciousness of that hallowed balm, by which his
wounds have been healed. And just as in the cases we have sup
posed, there would lie against the man who kept back the intelligence
of pardon, from a nation of vanquished rebels, or the man who neglect
ed to announce to a city of the dying, that a certain and gratuitous
cure for their malady had been found, the charge at once of detest
able inhumanity and foul ingratitude, so does there lie against every
professed follower of Christ, who trifles with the interests of immortal
souls, and instead of proclaiming pardon and peace through the blood
of the cross to the perishing and the condemned, contents himself with
* 2 Cor. v. 21.Gal. iii. 13, 14.
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a mere quiescent complacency in his own spiritual privileges, a load

of guilt, which it is impossible for human language to express, and
which, if men were but in any degree alive to its awful enormity, they
would be ready rather to die than to incur."

To be continued.

NOVEL ANNIVERSARY ON A HOME MISSIONARY

STATION IN WARWICKSHIRE.

On Tuesday, July 27th, 1841, at the early hour of half-past three in the
morning, was held the Colliers' Anniversary at Baddesley. This was to
commemorate the painful and sudden death of four Colliers at that time in
1830, five years ago. The meeting was held in the open air, near to the pit
shaft. At that early period it was delightful to sec about 200 Colliers, with
their wives and children, standing or sitting on the planks, or on the ground,
listening with intense interest to the addresses given by the ministers
present. Four Colliers gave out their own selected hymus, and prayed.
We were struck with the appropriateness of the hymns. The first was,
" Hosanna with a cheerful sound
To God's upholding hand,
Ten thousand snares attend us round \
And yet secure we stand." &c.
Their prayers were spiritual, solemn and pointed. Addresses were
delivered by Messrs. Dyall, Leighton, Ellis and Gouge. The service was
kept up till half-past five ; immediately after which the Colliers went to
their work. The ministers waited to witness their descent into the pit.
Since this Anniversary, the number of Colliers' prayer meetings has in
creased from two to three, and now at three pits every morning at half-past
3, the Colliers meet in separate companies for prayer, previous to their
going to their work.

SUMMER SERVICESZEALOUS EFFORTS IN WILTSHIRE

The Frome district, includes Frome, Warminster, Wilton, Mere, Hin-

don, Heytesbury, Cadford, Tisbury and Chapmansladc.
Smaller churches and preaching stations, not mentioned in the above
arrangement, are considered as connected with the church to which they are
nearest in locality. The members of the Union, resident in each district
constitute a Committee, who are expected to carry into effect the decisions
of the General Committee, but they are at liberty to adopt any other plans
as a Committee for the furtherance of the gospel.
Accordingly, tjjc Ministers of our district met a short time after the
general meeting, and after seeking the divine guidance and blessing, the
condition of the destitute villages was taken into consideration, and it was
resolved, by the grace of God, to visit them all, if possible, {especially those
where there are no preaching stations) during the present summer, to dis
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tribute Tracts from house to house, and where practicable, to preach the
gospel in the open air, dividing each service between two or three ministers.
In order to produce the desired effect, it was resolved, that this work should
he taken up on a large scale. Accordingly we applied to the Tract Society,
whose Committee very kindly and readily voted five pounds worth of Tracts,
chiefly those that relate to the leading doctrines of the gospel. The hay
making, which has been unusually prolonged, owing to the unsettled state of
the weather during the month of June, prevented our entering on this field
of labour till the middle of last month, when my esteemed friend Pilgrim,
James and Read, assisted me in visiting and preaching in the following places :
1st, Hill-Martin, taking different directions, we visited about 250 families,
leaving a Tract at each house, and where circumstances would allow it, enter
ed freely into conversation with the inmates. Collected about 280 in the
evening, Pilgrim and James preached, Read and myself conducted the de
votional part of the service ; several persons appeared to be deeply affected,
and expressed a wish that our visit might be repeated. On the following
evening, we visited the widely scattered village of Compton Bassett; this is
a dark village where brother Read preached once a week for a few months,
but was ejected by the united influence of the Squire (who is M.P.) and the
Clergyman, since which time the people have been left to perish ; every
house was visited, and the people were invited to attend open air preaching,
when two stirring sermons on repentance were listened to by upwards of
300 persons, and with the exception of one Farmer, the audience was an
attentive one, and some were seen in tears. After the service the Congrega
tion were commended for their sobriety, and promised another sermon on
the following Sabbath, while the Farmer was reminded, that those in the
higher circles of society were expected to be foremost in sitting a good ex
ample to the humbler classes ; he appeared to be sensible that those remarks
were intended to reflect on his own conduct.
The following day found the same party scattering those messengers of
mercy through the village of Clack and the adjoining hamlets, until 400
Tracts were in as many hands. There was a noble gathering in the evening,
400 persons, at the least, were collected around the Old Cross upon which
the preachers took their stand, and two sermons were delivered, containing
the necessity of the new birth, the agent, and evidences. This village con
tains a little nest of Antinomians, whose sneering neither deterred the
preachers from preaching, nor the people from hearing. " Come again,"
was the request that came forth from several voices. " The gospel is here
already," said a sad looking person, in an under tone. They were
promised another visit, as soon as circumstances would permit. The next
day, at my request, Kington St. Michaels was visited, 300 Tracts were dis
tributed, and about 250 persons were collected in the street, to hear once
more the Saviour's invitation.
Great or Broad Somerford was the next place in order ; the same conrse
was adopted in this place as in the former. The only place we could find
for a Bethel, was the spot where the stacks are fixed, and where we had on
one side a low long garden wall, forming a bench for a part of our congrega
tion ; on the other side was a thick box hedge, in front of some respectable
dwellings. We were told, that a considerable number of persons were
discovered listening behind the box hedge, where they could hear without
being seen.
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The preacher's address was impressive, and the effect was visible: there
were about 300 hearers.
Thus ended our first weeks tour, travelling not less than 80 miles,distri
buting not less than 1700 Tracts,calling on 1G00 families,and preaching
the gospel to, at the least, 1500 immortal souls. The next weeks excursion
was along the borders of Gloucestershire, the particulars of which must stand
over for another Journal.

INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME

MISSIONARY STATIONS.
DORSET.
I rejoice that I am enabled, under
more favourable circumstances in re
gard to myself to send this Journal,
than I was in, when writing my last,
having, by the mercy of God, been
restored to nearly my former state of
health and strength. I desire to feel
impressed with a due sense of God's
goodness to me on that particular oc
casion, saying, *' Bless the Lord, O
my soul, and forget not all his bene
fits." In reporting the progress of
religion in this district, I have great
pleasure in stating, that the cause
wherewith 1 am connected in this
village is still going on, and appears
to wear a pleasing aspect, as far as
regards the attendance of the people
on the preaching of the gospel ; they
are regular and attentive, and, if we
might judge from the orderly conduct
during the service, we might be led to
conclude, that they felt a deep inte
rest in the truths they heard. There
are, I hope, some few among them,
who have received the truth in the
love of it, and who are the evidences
that our feeble labours have not been
altogether in vain in the Lord ; while
in regard to others, we sow in hope,
trusting that in due time we shall
reap, and gather them as fruit to life
eternal. It is to be hoped, that the
generation that is rising up, who have
been taught to read the Holy Scrip
tures, and have committed portions
to memory, will thereby be made wise
unto salvation. This village has a
more favourable appearance now than
when first we came here; the greater
part of the children then, could not
read ; now, most of them can read in
the New Testament. Such a change
is not only pleasing, but must evi
dently in the event prove beneficial.
Those children who came under our
instruction, have obtained various
books as rewards, some Bibles, and
others Hymn books, and different
other books, which have been the
means of communicating knowledge
to their parents, and of exciting them
to come to the meeting, where the
gospel was preached. The day will
declare it, what good may have been
effected ; but if only one soul is there
by saved from death, it will be an
ample recompense for all our labour.
In reference to the other villages
in this district, I am sorry to state,
that the aspect is not so favourable,
as the only means of access to the
people is by circulating Tracts. As
yet, we have not been able to obtain
a room for preaching at N or W.
Some persons had offered their houses
for that purpose, if the landlord would
give his consent; but an application
being made, they all with one consent
began to make excuse. One object
ed to it because it was against the
Church. Another said, that the Dis
senters were dangerous to the Church
and State. Another one said, he
would not suffer his house to be turn
ed into a meeting-house. Such are
the present obstacles that prevent the
spread of the gospel in this christian
land. May the happy period speedily
arrive, " when they shall not hurt nor
destroy in all my holy mountain."
o
DURHAM.
We held our Anniversary on Tues
day the 15th. After tea, we held a
meeting : the Chapel was quite filled.
The meeting was addressed by the
Revs. Mr. Muir, Richardson, Parker
from Sunderland, S. Watkinson from
Monkwearmonth, S. Davis from
Chester le Street, J. Morris from
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Houghton le Spring, Croft from
Itipon ; also by a liaptist friend. A
deep impression seemed to be made
on many. O that God would give
them grace to yield to the force of
truth. I have often to lament over
many, whose goodness " is like the
morning cloud, or early dew, that
passeth away." I have visited 518
families with Tracts.
HERTS.
In the sacred Scriptures the duties
of our present situation are frequent
ly connected with the promises of re
ward. One instance of this we have
in the 126th Psalm, where the prophet
is anticipating the return of the Jews
from their Babylonish captivity :
" They that sow in tears, shall reap
in joy. He that goeth forth and weep-
eth, bearing precious seed," &c. The
words, though originally uttered con
cerning the Jews of old, are applica
ble to ourselves as christians ; and
may be considered as containing a
statement of our own experience
and a promise by which we are en
couraged in the endurance of trials,
and in the performance of duties.
During the past few weeks, 1 have
been called to sow in tears. These
tears have been occasioned by vari
ous things. I might mention, that
which we all feel, more or less, the
remains of sin within ; an evil heart
of unbelief; so many shortcomings ;
such little faith, love, zeal and humi
lity ; and such coldness and insensi
bility in the presence of God, and
when engaged in his service. Some
times the seed has been sown in tears,
on account of the hardness of their
hearts, to whom the word of life has
been proclaimed ; their indifference
to divine things ; and their unbelief
of the divine report.
Family trials have also occasioned
tears, especially the removal by death
of near friends, four of whom have
been removed in rapid succession.
Lastly, I have been called to sow
in tears on account of opposition in
this village. 'Till now, 1 have never
known any thing of Church opposition
at H . This, however, is no longer
the case. An evangelical Clergyman
(so called) on coming first into a
place, is almost sure to be heard, oc
casionally, by dissenters ; according
ly, one Sabbath afternoon some of my
people went and heard him. His ser
mon was on the doctrine of Apostolic
succession ; when he took an oppor
tunity of calling Dissenting Ministers
" wolves in sheep's clothing," and
solemnly warned the people against
going to hear us, assuring them, that
if they did so, they would be partak
ers ot our sins. I could mention many
instances of persecution, but will not
trouble you with them. What I have
felt most, is the efforts made by the
Clergyman of the parish, to get the
dear Children from our Sabbath
school. But I am happy to say, he
has not succeeded ; nor do T think lie
will with my people. Whatever op
position may tie shown to us, I mean
not to retaliate ; and when any thing
is said to me on the subject, 1 tell my
people to take no notice, but go bold
ly on in the discharge of their duties.
And now I am happy to state, that,
in reference to ourselves, God has
fulfilled his promise, that they who
sow in tears, shall reap in joy. We
have had a very interesting Tent ser
vice on our common. A congrega
tion of about COO persons assembled,
all of whom behaved with the great
est decorum, and paid good attention
to the word. I have attended several
of these Tent services, and do think
i In-iii some of the most likely means
of doing good. We have also bad
the great pleasure of receiving four
more individuals into church fellow
ship, three of them are young persons,
and Teachers in our Sabbath school.
Thus the blessing of God continues to
attend the publication of his word on
this station, and the other means em
ployed to bring sinners to repentance.
SOMERSET.
During this month our congrega
tion has undergone an almost com
plete changethe inhabitants of the
place, with but few exceptions, having
given place to visitors. This is gene
rally the case, I am given to under
stand, in watering places during the
summer months. In our case, how
ever, the change has been hastened
and rendered more complete, by the
bold and unceasing efforts of the
Clergymen of the Church to entice or
frighten them from attending the
Chapel. These gentlemen have lately
made, and are still making, a most
determined effort by visitation, &c.
to lessen our numbers, and destroy
our cause ; but I shall not dwell oa
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this point further than just to add,
that never was I more deeply im
pressed with the necessity and impor
tance of the efforts which the Home
Missionary Society is now making,
than at the present moment. The
ignorance of the people, and the zeal
of the Clergy in the country are
equally almost inconceivable. This
is certainly the case here, but I feel
grateful to an overruling Providence
that I am able to say, that though
" perplexed, we are not in despair ;
though persecuted, we are not forsa
ken ; though cast down, we are not
destroyed." Though their efforts have
affected the attendance, they have not
essentially injured us : and as a proofof
this, I may mention that a poor woman,
who has been visited again and again,
and spoken to, and warned of the
awful danger of attending the Chapel
herself, and likewise of taking her
children there, instead of being won
over by their lectures and their gifts,
is now a regular attendant at the
Chapel, and desires to be united with
us in christian fellowship. In addition
to her, there are two more before the
Church; who, together with the fe
male mentioned in my last Journal,
make four, all of whom are evidently
nnder deep impressions on the subject
of religion. One of them is the young
man whom I mentioned a considera
ble time ago, as likely to become one
of our number : he was enticed away,
however, and remained away for
some time, but he found no peace,
and now he has returned, and desires
to be admitted into fellowship. Thus,
I trust, the great Head of the Church
will continue to add to our little com
pany, and by awakening one and
another to a sense of their sinful and
dangerous state, give us proof that
He is in our midst, and that we are
not altogether labouring in vain. If
we be favoured with such proofs of
the Divine presence and blessing, we
need care little for all the opposition
of man" If God be for us, who can
be against us 1"
I am glad to be able to report
favourably of the prospects of the vil
lage of W . Although I have not
recorded them on the Journal of ser
vices, we have a service there re
gularly every Sabbath, alternately,
afternoon and evening, according as
the Church service may be in the
morning or afternoon (for they have
but one service in the Church.) I in
tend, if possible, to keep up a Sabbath
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231
service there once a fortnight, i.e. in
the afternoon. In the mean time I
am aided by suitable friends from
B , who are down here on Sab
bath, and thus, at present we have a
service every Sabbath, and the at
tendance is encouraginggradually
increasing. We have not, however,
yet obtained a room permanently to
meet in, but trust that Providence
" will provide."
The Sabbath school at C is very
well attended, indeed, and I have
made a movement on the subject of
preaching there, and hope soon to
commence.
The Sabbath school in connexion
with the Chapel here is, through
Church influence, kept very small ;
still the attendance is most regular,
and good, I trust, is being done though
on a limited scale.
SUFFOLK.
I am again reminded that it is time
to send in my Journal for the last
month. In the Chapel and in the Barn,
and including the services held in the
open air, I have had, during the month,
many opportunities of making known,
to the people around here, the glad
tidings of the gospel, which have been
listened to, by many so far as I am
able to judge, with a good deal of in
terest. This, I know, is encouraging ;
but let us hope, that the word thus
spoken, will, by the blessing of God,
be a convincing, a converting, and a
saving word, to many souls. In some
of my open air meetings, I have had
some, who have tried to disturb us,
and to render us uncomfortable in
these services, but on the whole, the
attention of the many has been much
better, than I at times looked for ; to
God be all the praise, and may his
rich blessing, rest upon every humble
attempt, in this, and in all other ways,
to promote his glory.
Tracts have been widely circulated
among the people, in all directions,
for wherever I go, I visit all the Cot
tagers, give the family a Tract, and
invite them to the meeting, which I
purpose to hold in their village in the
evening ; many promise to attend, and
a considerable number make good
what they say, though not all.
In the chapel of T our attend
ance, I think, is improving gradually.
A greater number of the people in
the village of T attend, than have
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done formerly. On Tuesday the 8th
of June, having obtained the presence
of several of the ministers in this
neighbourhood, we held a special re
ligious service. There were at least
300 in the chapel, and many of them
were from G and L T. The
meeting commenced at 7 in the even
ing, and closed a little before ten.
I think most present, appeared to be
interested in the solemn engagements
of the evening, for many said, that
they had never attended so interest
ing a meeting before ; of this I have
no doubt, for many came on that oc
casion, who never were in a chapel
before. The Rev. Mr. Coleman of
Wickhambrook, introduced the ser
vice by reading the Scriptures and
prayer ; after which, solemn and
pointed addresses upon the nature
and the necessity of true godliness
in opposition to formal religion-
were delivered by the Rev. Mr.
Harris of Clare, Mr. Elliot of Bury
St. Edmunds, and Mr. Millis of
Lavenham. Mr. J. Rutter of Stans-
field, closed with prayer and the
benediction. I would fain hope that
some good will be the result of this
meeting. I believe our attendance
has improved since, and I earnestly
pray it may continue to do so. In
Withcrsficld, in the Barn, our meet
ings are well attended, by an attentive
audience ; here, I hope, good will
also be done, for there seems to be
a spirit of hearing among the people,
which I humbly hope and pray, may
end in the salvation of many souls.
SURREY.
The affairs ofthis station are nearly
as they were, when I last wrote. Se
veral friends have left the place, and
as many new ones have joined us.
There is indeed much to grieve my
mind in our connexion here ; we have
several instances of painful persecu
tion on the part of husbands toward
their wives. In some cases the wife
studies her domestic peace more than
to please God ; and hence several
have ceased their attendance ; at the
same time they appear to be most
painfully distressed in their minds,
not knowing what course to take.
We have also several instances of per
secution, on the part of Masters to
wards their Servants. One young
girl, who has walked consistently
with her profession for about fifteen
months, has been obliged to leave her
parents' roof for service last week.
She met me, and with deep emotions
of sorrow, said, she was forbidden to
attend our services any more by her
Master, who insisted that she should
not read her Bi ble except on a Sunday,
alledging, that it was only designed
for that day ! she remonstrated, but
to no effect. The threatening is, she
shall leave on the spot if she persist;
and her mother most cruelly declares,
that if she leaves on account of reli
gion, she shall not enter her doors.
The girl being very young, knows
not what course to take. Poor girl,
my heart bled at the recital of her
mournful condition !
In our Sunday schools too, we have
suffered afresh, through clerical op
position, and onr Tracts have been
refused in some instances. Such are
our present circumstances, most pain
ful indeed to endure. Still, however,
the bush is unconsumed, and I would
exclaim, in faith, " Who art thou, O
great mountain ? before Zerubbabel,
thou shalt become a plain." Yes !
the Saviour must reign till all his
enemies are subdued. The know
ledge of this may well raise our droop
ing spirit, and lead us to pray for,
and expect the glorious period, when
" the kingdoms of this world shall be
come the kingdoms of our God and of
his Christ." " Brethren and Fathers,
pray for us !"
YORKSHIRE.
In sending another Journal to the
Directors, I have to state, that since
my last, many have been removed
from the scene of action, to their final
destination. In F , a village only
containing a population of about three
hundred, ten have been removed by
death within about ten days. At
F also, several have been remov
ed to the "house appointed for all
living.'' I intend, all being well, next
Sunday evening, to preach a funeral
sermon for an individual whom I vi
sited repeatedly during his illness.
During health, he had neglected the
one thing needful; but, I trust, he
sought the Lord in the season of afflic
tion, and found him to be a God par
doning iniquity and sin. How dange
rous to neglect the soul until the time
of sickness. The many deaths which
have taken place, show how impor
tant it is to embrace every opportu-
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nity to try to benefit immortal souls,
During the past month, a series of
Revival meetings have been held at
F . Mr. Sunderland commenced
the services on Sunday evening, May
9th, by preaching a sermon to the un-
converted ; a great number attended,
niany of whom seemed deeply affect-
ed ; after which, we held a prayer
meeting. On Tuesday evening, he
preached a sermon on the nature
and necessity of a Revival of re-
ligion, which was also well attend-
ed. We met together every morn-
ing during the week at 6 o'clock for
prayer ; and in the evenings at 7,
when addresses were delivered by
the Rev. Messrs. Sykes of Hornsea,
Bettinson of Wrawby, and Sunder-
land of Riston ; and by Messrs. Hull
and Porter. The interesting services
closed on the Friday evening, with
the administration of the Lord's Sup-
per, at which the members (amount-
ing to about 70) of the different de-
nominations in the village united.
This was truly a delightful meeting,
many felt it good to be present ; and
all seemed to forget their own pecu-
liarities, while they sat down at the
table of the Lord, to commemorate
his dying love. During the week,
every house in the village was visited,
and furnished with a Tract, and the
people invited to the meetings. The
attendance continued to increase, and
the interest felt was very evident. I
cannot say, at present, what may be
the permanent results ; but there is
reason to hope, that one was savingly
converted, and we expect shortly that
he will be added to our number in
church fellowship,

MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.

ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE ANNUAL ASSEMBLY

OF THE CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF ENGLAND
AND WALES, TO BE HELD AT NOTTINGHAM, ON
THE 19tb, 20tb, and 21st days of October next.

The Committee of the Union have pleasure in repeating the an

nouncement of this important meeting, with such additional particulars
as the progress of the preparatory arrangements enables them now to
supply.
The following is the order of services, as at present proposed.
The Chairman of the Annual Assembly will preside over the morn
ing meetings of Delegates and other brethren present, which are
properly proceedings of the Union. The services of some other
gentleman will be sought as chairman of the evening meetings, which
will be public and open.
Tuesday Evening, 19th October.A preparatory Sermon will be
preached.
Wednesday Morning, 20th October.Meeting of Delegates, &c.
when papers for discussion will be presented on the following subjects :
1. The validity of the ministry of our Pastors vindicated against
the advocates of the Apostolic Succession.
2. The best methods for extending and improving the Union.
3. A declaration of views and principles on subjects religious,
benevolent and political, adapted to the present times.
4. The necessity and means of ministerial recognition.
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Wednesday Evening. Public Meeting. It has been deemed pre

ferable to proceed by addresses on given Subjects, rather than by
adoption of resolutions. And in such times as the present, the
meeting at Nottingham, has been thought an appropriate occasion for
the avowal and exposition of our peculiar principles. Addresses
will therefore be delivered on the following Subjects.
1. Congregational Church Polity founded on the Great Principle,
that " The Bible, and the Bible only, is the religion of Protestants."
2. The purity of Evangelical Doctrine secured by Congregational
Church Principles.
8. The harmony of Congregational Church Polity with the social
Institutions most favourable to the spread of the Gospel in its purity.
Thursday Morning, 21st October, the Meeting of Delegates, &c.
will be devoted to the advancement of British Missions.
Papers for discussion will be presented
1. On Missions in England.-2. On Missions in Ireland, in accor
dance with the recommendations of the recent conference at Liver
pool. 3. On Missions in the Colonies.4. On simultaneous Collec
tions, and organized arrangements, for procuring the requisite pecu
niary resources for British Missions.
4
Thursday Evening Public Meeting.
Addresses will be delivered on the same subjects that will occupy
the discussions of the Morning Meeting of Delegates.
All Brethren intending to be present at these meetings, and desir
ing to share in the hospitality that will be cheerfully shown, are par
ticularly requested to announce their intention to Mr. Arthur Wells,
Solicitor, Spaniel Row, Nottingham, on or before Saturday the 7th
October. And on the arrival of brethren at Nottingham, they will
receive a line of introduction to the friends by whom they will be en
tertained, on application to Mr. Thurman, Smithy Row.
It is intended to follow the plan adopted last year at Bristol, of
printing the papers to be presented for discussion at the Morning
Meetings of Delegates, that brethren may obtain the advantage of a
previous perusal of the Documents on which they are to deliberate.
As the arrangements are not yet completed, we defer the announce
ment of the names of the brethren to be engaged in the public services
until the next.

NOTICE TO THE MISSIONARIES.

Some of the Missionaries have been unable to send Journals during

the past monthas the blank forms they had formerly received had
been all filled up. In each annual parcel, which has been sent to the
Missionaries with Reports, Reward Books, and other publications
 FOR SEPTEMBER, 1841. 235

a sullicient number of these forms for I2 months is enclosed. The

Missionaries are once more earnestly requested to forward them on
or before the lst Monday of every month, containing as full an account
of their labors as the limited space will allow them to give.-Impor
tant facts are particularly requested. It is hoped, that these will
become more numerous as the work of conversion goes on. In order
to secure their insertion in the pages of the Magazine-even facts
must be told in an interesting manner. That the Missionaries are
anxious for the prosperity of the Work ofGod is evident from the strong
expressions of regret, occasioned by not having greater success, in
the conversion of sinners to Christ. Other Ministers make the same
complaint. The causes of dissappointment should be ascertained,
and removed, as far as it can be done by human agency. When this
duty has been performed, the matter may then be left with God.
There can, however, be no doubt, that a faithful enquiry on the part
of every Minister-as to his prevailing temper and spirit-the time
he gives to study, meditation and prayer-to religious conversation
with his hearers-and to all the other great duties of his oflice-will
lead to greater watchfulness, and to increased devotedness in his im
portant work.

REPORT FOR 1841.

The Report is now ready, and is in progress of circulation. It has

been delayed longer than was intended-but as there are many figures
in it, and various statistics, its preparation occupied a larger amount
of time than was anticipated. Each Annual Subscriber will be sup
plied with acopy, and ministers and other friends in Town and Country,
who have in any way assisted the funds of the Society, will have
copies forwarded to them free of charge. If there are other ministers
who desire to know what the Society is doing, before they assist it,
their application for copies will be promptly attended to. The
Directors are anxious that the Reports should be circulated as widely
as possible. As one copy wisely and widely lent among friends will
do more than six copies lying in the parlour or study-they hope
that every means will be taken to render each copy as efficient as pos
sible in promoting the great objects of the Society.

PETERBOROUGH. T. Lord of Wollaston, delivered the

The Rev. M. B. Diffey, late an introductory discourse. Rev. W.
Agent of the Home Missionary Socie Evennet ofWhittlesea, offered the or
ty, was set apart to the pastoral otiice, dination prayer. The Rev. T. Islip
over the Church and Congregation at of Stamford, gave the charge. Rev,
West Gate Chapel, in this city, on J. Dann of Nassington, preached to
Tuesday, Aug. 17th, 1841. the people in the evening. Hymns
and other devotional services by Rev,
The Rev. T. Gammidge of Kelton, J. Bingley of Deeping, Rev. H. Rose
read the Scriptures and prayed. Rev. of Whittlesea, (Baptist) and others.
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POETRY.

" A GOOD HOPE, THROUGH GRACE." 2 Thess. ii. 16.

What can cheer care-stricken sadness,
But a Hope inspir'd by grace?
Hope anoints witli oil of gladness,
Hope calls forth the loftiest praise.
Like an Angel ever near him
When with fear the Saints' opprest ;
To the Cross, Hope points to cheer him,
Storms without,at Calvary rest!
May this Angel near me ever,
In each storm my doubts controul ;
Foes though strong, shall not dissever,
This blest Angel from my soul.
Friendly Visitant, I hail thee,
Be my cheering, constant guide;
All is ruin, if Thou fail me,
All is peace, if Thou abide.
My Companion, with me travel,
Through life's rough and thorny road;
Mysteries to me unravel,
Tell me of the Love of God !
When I weep, then point to Heaven,
Onward urge my way above,
Smooth my path, whene'er uneven,
'Till Thou change to sight and love !
Westminster, July 22, 1841. S .

HYMN FOR THE SABBATH.

'Mid9t the beauties of our land,
See our Sanctuaries rise !
Mark the holy happy band,
Who these sacred Temples prize !
Richerfairersweeter now,
All the gems of nature seem ;
While with penitence we bow,
While thy glories on us beam.
Doubled every earthly joy,
For our Sabbaths still we claim ;
Praise and Prayer our lips employ,
Through the blessed Jesu's name.
O how soon our Sabbaths end,
Sweeter does each one become;
Every Sabbath shall befriend,
'Till we reach our heav*uly Home.
Westminster, Aug. 21, 1841. S .

NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.

The moral influence, dangers, and duties
connected with Great Cities. By
John Todd. Thos. Ward If Co. '
This little book will be useful to
three classes of the community; viz.
those who reside in great cities ;
those who are about to come into the
great city ; and those who have sent,
or who are about to send , children and
friends to reside in the great city."
The important subject to which the
title refers, is plainly and most ably
handled. We hope to insert a few
paragraphs in our pages, which
c'ea/'v ** forth and justify the plan
of the. Hme Missionary Society,
mo,e fullJ. f"ed ot of late, name-
lv> t0 8ed *h.e 0SPel t0 great towns
ana great cities,
 FOB SEPTEMBER, 1841.
Ward's Library of Standard Divinity,
without abridgement. A Brief Ex
position of the Epistles of Paul to
the Gatatians, Ephesians, Philip-
pians, Colossians, and Thessalonians.
By James Fergusson, Minister at
Kelwining. Reprinted from the
original editions, 16561674. Thos.
Ward If Co.
So valuable an exposition at once,
critical, practical and experimental,
will be a most desirable addition to
the library of every Minister and
Student. The very moderate price
will, we doubt not, produce an exten
sive demand for it. Expounding the
Scriptures is a method of teaching
highly important; and, with few ex
ceptions, much esteemed. This vol
ume will aid in the plain and useful
exposition of the Epistles named in
the Title.
Memoirs of the Life and Labours of
Robert Morrison, D.D. Sfc. John
Snow.
The remaining few copies of this
interesting book having been pur
chased by Mr. Snow, of Paternoster
Row, he has offered them to the
public, at a very reduced price ; to
the friends of Missions, generally,
they will afford much important in
formation, and in the present state of
China, they are peculiarly acceptable.
Ail who knew the laborious and use
ful Morrison esteemed him highly.
237
His literary labours were especially
marked by unusual and extensive
usefulness. We cordially recommend
these volumeswhich are now ac
cessible to those, to whom they were
unattainable at their former price :
These volumes in connection with
Mr. Medhurst's work, are replete
with statements, calculated to call
forth the prayers and energies of the
Church of Christ for the salvation of
the population of China.
" The Great Exemplar." Published
by the Dublin Tract Society.
This little Tract is well suited for
the instruction of Children and Youth :
it is in easy and flowing Verse.
Recently Published,
Socialism in its own Colours. A plain
Tract on Socialism for Working
Men. Thos. Ward Co.
Female Virtueits Enemies $ Friends.
A Discourse. By the Rev. John
Edgar, D.D. of Belfast. Nisbet.
The statements in this Discourse
are most appaling, and should arouse
to exertion on behalf of the London
Society for the protection of young
females.

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SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DONATIONS, Mr. Marsh 0 2 6
2 6 0
From ISth July to l&th August. Missionary Boxes 0 C 2
ORANGE STREET SUNDAY SCHOOL 6 13 2
AUXILIARY. Less expences Magazines . . 1 5 IO
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Christmas Do.. 0 17
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Cards: OXFORDSHIRE.
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Miss Nottage 0 5 0 New Year's Cards, viz. :
Miss Reid 0 3 0
Miss Halls 0 1 6 Mrs. Franklin 1 I 6
Miss Flint 0 2 0 Miss Saunders 1 0 1
Mr. Summers 0 7 6 Mrs. Stockwell 0 8 0
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SOMERSETSHIRE. SURREY.
Walton Rev. A. E. Lord :
Othery Rev. A. Oram : Collections after two Sermons
by Rev. W. B. Leach ....
Subscriptions 7 10 0
Collected by Mr. H. Simonds,
Aether Stowey Rev. W. Coombs : Moulsey, viz. :
Mr. H. Simmonds. ... 028
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Rev. H. Coombs 0 4 1 Mr. }. Simmonds 0 2 6
Miss C. D. Covett 0 3 0 Miss E. Simmonds.. .. 0 10
Mr. J. Crook 0 14 0 Miss S. Simmonds.. . . 0 10
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Mr. Haycroft 0 2 S
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Mr. Newton 15 Mrs. Anderson 0 2 0
Mr. James 0 2 6
Bristol Produce of a Ring re
ceived from a Churchman .. 3 9 15 0

Journals have been received during the last month from the following
Missionaries :
Messrs. Adams Adin AllenAmos AndersonBettinsonBoyd
ChamberlainCorbishleyDorringtonEllisFoster Gouge Harrison
HooperHowell LeightonLewisLordMitchell Moreton Neill
PalmerPrainPriorRamsay T.RobertsSharpSmith Stirmey
Strongman SummersSunderlandTaylorVernon.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Communications have been received from H. W. J .J. and J. W. Brooks,
Baltimore, U. S.
We cannot give a satisfactory answer to " An enemy of smoking." There
may be one or two of our Missionaries, who had formerly acquired the in
jurious habit of smoking, and find it difficult to give it np ; but as far as the
individuals are concerned who now seek to enter on the service of the Society,
it would most likely be a cause of their rejection, if it was known that they
were addicted to the offensive practice, and were inclined to pursue it.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The Directors desire to express their grateful thanks to the Publication
Committee of the Youth's Magaaine for the liberal grant of 5000 Numbers
of that iuteresting periodical, for the use of Children in the Sunday Schools
of the Society.Also, to the Publication Committee of the Teacher's Maga
zine for S00 Numbers, and 25 Volumes in Boards, of that valuable work,
for the use of the Teachers in the Society's Sunday Schools.Also, to the
Committee of the Evangelical Voluntary Church Society, for a grant of their
Tracts for the use of the Missionaries.
The Committee of the Home Missionary Dorcas Society, return their
grateful acknowledgments to Christiania, for a donation of Five Pounds:
also to Mrs. Bailey and Miss Richards, for useful articles of clothing.

Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's

Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars ; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.,
JOSHUA WILSON, Esq., and BENJAMIN HANBURY, Esq., Treasurers ; the
Rev. E. A. DUNN, Rev. A. WELLS, and Rev. Dr. MATHESON, Secretaries ;
by Messrs. HANKEYS and Co., the Society's Bankers, 7, Fencburch-street;
and by any of the Directors.

J.COWELL, PRINTER, 22, QUEEN'S ROW, PIMUCO.

 THE

HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.

OCTOBER, 1841.

SIMULTANEOUS
COLLECTIONS ON THE 31st OF OCTOBER.

It is hoped that the numerous instances in which Collections

will be made on the last Sabbath in October, will prove the deep
interest taken in the cause of Home Missions by the Christian
public generally, but especially by Congregational Ministers and
Churches. Last year the suggestion to make a simultaneous
Collection was new ; and many, who had not time to make the
necessary arrangements, expressed their desire to act upon it the
following year. That period has arrived, and we wait the result
with hopethough with some degree of anxiety.
The Missionaries, and others connected with the Home Mis
sionary Society, by receiving grants from it, are all earnestly re
quested to make Collections in aid of its funds on the above day
as an extra effort to assist the urgent claims now made upon
it. From all the Counties assisted by the Society, the Directors
confidently expect efficient aid. In those which are not aided by
it in Home Missionary efforts, the Collections divided among
British Missions, according to the view taken of the relative claims
of each Society, will most materially assist in relieving them from
pressing difficulties. The hope is cherished, that, ere long, this
simple plan for obtaining a large increase of funds, will be gene
rally acted upon wherever Home is loved, and its prosperity de
sired.

HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY AND THE CHRISTIAN

OBSERVER.

A writer in the Christian Observer for last month, has made some
animadversions, on part of the proceedings of the Annual Meeting of
the Home Missionary Society. Though anonymous, these remarks
vol. i. n. s. 2k
240 HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE

are made in a respectful tone, and if noticed at all, they should be

met in a kindred spirit.
We can assure the writer, whoever he is, that the venerable Chair
man had sufficient grounds for saying, that " In many places priestly
domination is set at work, in private circles, and by private visita
tion, to do all they can to threaten and prevent the people from at
tending our places of worship." Had it been only an isolated case
had there been simply acts of indiscretion on the part of a few, his
expression might have appeared too strong. But when from month to
month, many of the Agents of that very Society, at whose anniver
sary he presided, complain grievously of unkind and unchristian op
position to their labours, by the Clergysuch instances being pub
lished, and known to himhe was fully justified in the remark he
made. He has besides such opportunities of knowing, how the evan
gelical labors of other Denominations are opposed in England, by the
Clergy, of all the sections into which they are now divided, as few
other persons possessand " he spoke that he did know." He might
demur to the claims brought forward by the writer in the Observer,
on behalf of the Incumbent of a parish, as " having a right to exhort
all his parishioners, to attend upon his ministrations" if this is to be
understood in any other sense, than that in which it would apply to
any minister of Christ, who founds his claim on higher authority than
any that man can give. And yet if such Incumbent, on finding that
some bad wandered from bis fold, had used no other means, than
those mentioned by M. C. 15." to follow them, with his prayers, and
bear them all christian love, so far as they followed Christ,"or had
he only " exhorted them to return,"Mr. Wilson would not have
called it " priestly domination." Nay, he would have esteemed the
man, and respected bis motives, even though he might have thought
bim mistaken in his views. But the facts subjoined to the present
observations, will shew, that the domination exercised, is of another
kind. Had the gentle mode of procedure, approved by M. C. B.,
been generally employed, not only would our Chairman and our Mis
sionaries have adopted another tonebut the facts themselves would
not have been introduced now, unless called for by such remarks as
those made in the Observer. The statements are made, on the autho
rity of good men, who have devoted themselves to the work of gather
ing the outcasts, instructing the ignorant, saving the lostand who
seek, while prosecuting this work, to " follow peace with all men."
Names, and places, and circumstances, could be given, if safety from
the law of libel could be secured, to show that there is no class of
men in England, who so much oppose the entrance of the gospel,
into dark and immoral districts, as the Clergyand more than this,
that some of the most determined of such opponents, are found in the
Evangelical section of their body. Neither cottagers nor farmers,
when left to their own free agency, oppose the Missionariesyoung
and old are in general prepared to welcome thembut from the Clergy
 FOR OCTOBER, 1841. 241

they meet with undisguised hostility, which not satisfied with oppos
ing the Missionary himself, includes all who dare to encourage him.
These are factswe leave our readers to decide, who are the " bigots."
The anonymous writer next comments on a statement in the Re
port, as read at the Public Meeting, " that within a few miles of the
stations of the Society, there are 350 villages, altogether destitute of
the gospel." This statement rests on the authority of men, whose word
is credited in other things, and by those who know their manner of
life. It is supposed by M. C. B. that perhaps hamlets were meant ; but
it is not so. Villages were intendedmost of them containing parish
churches, and all the accompaniments of outward serviceand yet,
we repeat it again, they are " altogether destitute of the gospel."
Should this appear incredible, to a writer, in many other matters so
enlightened, as M. C. B.? Does he not know, that the existence of a
parish church, does not necessarily suppose the presence of the gos
pel in it! Does he not know that even professed teachers of the way
to heaven, may propagate error, and endanger souls? He cannot
surely mean to say, that the erroneous preaching, or inconsistent liv
ing of the Clergymen belonging to these 350 villages, is sufficiently
counteracted by the Bible and the Prayer-Bookor that the use of
these can be said to constitute the preaching of the gospel. Why then
the anxiety of the evangelical party, to purchase livings, held by un
godly Clergy ? Why rejoice in the increasing number of those, who
preach the doctrines of Romaine and Newton, compared with the
units to be found in their day ? The grand question is not, Is there
a church in a place? butWhat is preached in the church? If there
be a Parish where the Clergyman preaches error, or fails in his life
to exhibit the vital influence of truth ; and if there be no place of wor
ship in which the gospel is faithfully proclaimed by any one else
then we believe, and we simply state, that that Parish is altogether
destitute of the gospel.
We regret the sneer of M. C. B. at the Voluntary Principle,
because it is not in keeping with the rest of his remarks. Before he
questioned either the " all-sufficiency" of that principle, or the con
sistency of its advocates, he ought to have inquired the reason, why
voluntary efforts had not " sent into these villages, the feet of them
that preach the gospel of peace." Had such inquiry been made, it
would have been found, that in 98 villages, this had been attempted ;
but that in 58 cases, it was rendered unsuccessful, by the hostility and
opposition of the Clergy. Besides, the all sufficiency of the voluntary
principle will only be seen, when all believers, of every section of the
church of Christ, shall act upon it. Into these dark places, pious
Churchmen are as much bound as others, to introduce the light of
truth. If they cannot do this, consistently with the system to which
they now adhere, they should not discourage, but rather aid those,
who are happily not so fettered ; but whose efforts are limited, by the
smaller amount in which they possess that wealth and influence, to be
242 HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE

found among the favoured and prevailing sect. Enlightened Church

men cannot but know, that in agricultural districts, especially, there
are parishes, whose inhabitants are utterly ignorant of the way of
salvation truly sitting in darkness, and under the shadow of death.
The writer next refers to the statement, that " there are 3 or 4000
parishes, in which no gospel is preached by the national clergy." He
condemns this statement as uncharitable, and by implication incorrect ;
and while very properly asking for a definition of " what is meant by
preaching the gospel"he gives an extract, describing the preaching
of Dissenters, as " an exhibition of metaphysics, philosophy, and
school-learning," With the unfairness of this representation, we
have nothing to do. All we should say of it is, that if such were the
prevailing character of Dissenters* preaching, the sooner their chapels
were closed the better. But we should supposewe cannot but
believe, that the phrase " preaching the gospel," is perfectly under
stood by M. C. B. We should understand by it, a full, and simple,
and earnest declaration, of the Doctrines of Justification by faith
Regeneration, not by Baptism, but by the operation of the Holy
Spiritthe absolute necessity of this divine work in the soulthe
great doctrine of the Atonementand the freeness of salvation to
every sinner, who will believe the joyful news. When these things
are plainly and affectionately declared, we rejoice to acknowledge,
that the gospel is preached.
Now the question recurs, how many of the parochial clergy preach
these doctrines ? Is it not matter of notoriety, that those well ac
quainted with the spiritual statistics of their own Church, count 3000
as the number of Evangelical Clergymen and that this includes
many, who though they are evangelical in their preaching, can hardly
be recognized as spiritually enlightened themselves ? But suppose we
say 3500there arc at least 10,000 parishes. Deduct the former
number from the latter ; and how many remain ? not 3 or 4000, but
6500. If there are so many, it may well be questioned whether by
such a systemmore souls have been saved or lost. We have seen
no evidence to convince us, that the number of Evangelical Clergy
men is so great as has been stated. But even if so many were to be
found, a year or two ago, there have been within that time, a lamenta
ble amount of converts to the ranks of Puseyism. And though all
these do not run alike to " the same excess of folly," yet they have
imbibed the exclusive spirit of the party ; and instead of being friendly
with fellow-labourers of another name, the zeal with which they
formerly aimed at the salvation of souls, is now too frequently ex
hibited in speaking against other teachers, and preaching the popish
doctrine of Apostolic succession. The rest of the Clergy are decidedly
unfavourable to Evangelical doctrine ; and how any writer in the
Christian Observer, could object to our statement of the 3 or 4000, is
to us a matter of surprize. We fear it is the working of a delusion,
which deceives many, and keeps good men easy, while thousands are
 FOR OCTOBER, 1841. 243

perishing. They say, " Oh, the gospel is to be found in the Liturgy,
and in the Scriptures read at Church." Hence the desire of some to
disprove the assertion, that it is preaching the gospel that God honors,
in the conversion of sinners. On this point we are not called to enter.
The advocates of such an opinion can easily defend themselves.
The Home Missionary Society has no object in view but the spread
of the gospel throughout this country. It brings no railing accusation
against other denominations. At the same time, it is prepared to
uphold its statements, by numerous facts ; and to sustain its Missio
naries also, while they, in a christian spirit, pursue their important
work. The Directors give no encouragement to preach against other
churches; against errors in doctrine their Agents are bound to preach ;
but the known wish of the Directors is, that the Missionaries should
co-operate cheerfully and sincerely with all other Denominations,
while they are seeking the salvation of men by Scriptural means.
All this, however, is compatible with a feeling of regret, and with an
expression of censure, when means are used which interfere with
religious liberty, and with the rights of conscience, and which would,
if successfulsilence all our Missionaries as unauthorized teachers,
and destroy the Home Missionary Society itself, as an unnecessary
intruder, into a field already occupied by the ministers of a National
Church.
While England, however, remains unevangelized, and two-thirds
of its teeming population remain uninstructedthe christians of this
land will not allow the efforts of the Home Missionary Society to be
lessenedor its Scriptural plan of saving souls to be abandoned. It
can carry the gospel where pious Churchmen cannot go to preach it,
without being guilty of an Ecclesiastical crimeon them therefore
the Society has just claims, whether they count the destitute villages
by hundreds or by thousands.

EXTRACTS from the JOURNALS of the MISSIONARIES.

" One old woman on whom I called told me, she dared not attend
any other place than the Parish Church. She lives under the D ,
and would be turned out of her Cottage if she did ; and the Clergy
man, who is a relation of the , is as bad as himself, and greatly
opposed to all Dissenters, and would deprive them of his favors if
he missed any of them at Church."
" The Directors seek for factsI send one. A poor man in my
congregation applied to the Vicar for a portion of the charities left
to the poor in this place. A long conversation ensuedin the course
of which the poor man was lectured upon the sin of schism.Argu
ments were next used to induce him to return; and among others,
the following: Vicar" Even allowing that your soul should be en
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dangereri, you may make yourself perfectly easy, J shall have to bear
the responsibility. Your soul will not be required at your hand, but at
mine!"
" Tory ascendency has caused a great deal of chuckling among the
Clergy in this neighbourhood; and if their movements amount to
any thing, they seem determined to try to drive back Dissent from
whence Gathercole says it came. Little else than Puseyism has
been heard from the pulpit belonging to the Establishment at this
placeBaptismal RegenerationApostolic Successionand Con
firmation, have been the principal topics for the last two months."
" A female in this town, the wife of a tradesman, has been in the
habit of attending my ministry at least for eighteen months. During
the last month, however, she has ceased to attend, and her four chil
dren have been removed from our Sunday school. Upon enquiring
the reason, we have learnt, that she was threatened with the loss of
custom, if she persisted in attending Chapel, and in sending her, chil
dren to school.
" It should be remarked, that till we came here, she seldom or
never attended any place of worship. The cases however are nume
rous, in which we have succeeded in getting persons to hear the gos
pel, who never attended church for years, but their attendance with us,
has been marked, and rebuked, and slopped; and now it is generally
understood among the poor, that to attend with us is a crime, to at
tend no where is none ! The name of the Clergyman is given as the
chief opposer."
In a very destitute district in Hampshirethe Missionary says,
" he might open rooms in several places, if Church influence was not
so great against us."
" The Clergyman of the Parish lately called at the houses of those
who attend our little place, and endeavoured to persuade them not to
go to Chapel any more, because Dissenting preachers were no Minis
ters, and had no right to preach at all. He again opened a Sabbath
school in a cottage, right opposite our little Chapel ; but as he had no
suitable teachers, the children would not go. However, he insisted
on his own Clerk's withdrawing his children from our school ; which
he did as a matter of course ; he had 3 or 4, and no one beside went.
As might have been expected, it soon came to nothing."
" I am thankful to say, that things go on very favourably in the
little school at present. However, there is one circumstance which I
much deplore. H is an agricultural neighbourhood, and when
the little boys or girls go out to service, to the farmers, they are never
permitted to attend the Sabbath school again. I never witnessed so
much ignorance any where as I have at H , and its adjoining
parishes. The inhabitants are but a small remove from the brute.
 FOR OCTOBER, 1841. 246

I use no figure. I might mention facts, only too disgusting and ab

horrent, which would show at once that gross darkness which covers
the place."
" The system of Church domination bears every thing before it.
It is to be lamented, that the Clerical power and influence are ex
tended over the agricultural portion of the community in various
ways. The Clergyman of the Parish inculcates, that he has a right
over all the Parishioners, because he has the care of souls. Hence,
he will not suffer any one else to meddle with what he conceives
belongs exclusively to him. By this means, I have been prevented
from visiting some persons when sick and dying."
He proceeds to describe the cases, which were very distressing.
" I have not much to communicate this month, save the increasing
hostility of the Clergyto my attempts to do good. They are ex
citing the Tory aristocracy in the neighbourhood, who own the greater
part of all the villages, to intimidate those who are known to be
favorable to the truth. They are erecting school rooms in this village,
including one for Infants, where week day instruction will be given to
all. The intolerance of the Clergy will prevent every child who enters
them from attending any of our places of worship, and will exert a
baneful influence on many of the parents. The dogma of baptismal
regeneration is held forth with more intemperate zeal than ever, and
their afternoon sermons, are frequently so many attacks upon the
poor Home Missionary, and those that sent him. I could give you
many details of persecution if needful,but in the midst of all, the
truth is, I trust, steadily advancing, Pray for me, that I may be up
held and encouraged, and that the word of the Lord may have free
course and be glorified."

THE PASTOR'S NOTE BOOK.No. 8.

" I ABHOR A HYPOCRITE."

(Furnished by a Pastor.)
In recently visiting a family, the heads of which had both been for
some time ill, but were now recovering, I held with them in substance
the following colloquy : " Had it pleased God, who has yet spared
you, to call you away from time, have you reason to think that you
would have been transferred unto Abraham's bosom?" " Why, Sir,"
said Mr. B. " I can't say that I have reason to believe that my ex
change would have been a happy one ; and I confess I have long felt
a desire for something more than I possess, to sustain me in affliction,
and the hour of death." " Then you think religion truly desirable,
and the one thing needful?" " Yes, Sir, and I think I desire to pos
sess it, and have tried to seek and obtain it, but I can't get it, and
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you know we can't change our own hearts." " How have you sought
it, Mr. B.? Have you ever prayed earnestly in testimony of your de
sire to God ?" " Why you know, Sir, that Solomon says, ' the sacri
fice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord.' I would pray, if I
had a heart to pray in faith ; but since I cannot pray in faith, 1 think
it safer to omit it, than to be adding to my guilt by the exercise of
hypocrisy, for I abhor a hypocrite." " So do I, Mr. B., and I think
with you, that we have sins enough to make us sufficiently miserable,
both here and hereafter, without adding to them the abomination of
hypocrisy ; and sure I am, the hope of the hypocrite shall perish.
But I fear, my dear Sir, unless by faith in Christ, and repentance
toward God, you give yourself up to the guidance of Him who has
said, ' Ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened;'
that hypocrisy will be found at last one of your darkest crimes, for
which you will have to answer at the bar of Jehovah,and one of the
heaviest weights to sink your soul deeply into the miseries of the
damned. Let me exhort you, then, as you value the life and salva
tion of your soul, to examine your own character in this matter,
whether it be not that of the hypocrite, which you say you abhor?"
" Why, Sir," said he, " I thought I was guiltless of the crime of
hypocrisy." I will try then, Mr. B., to convince you that you are
not. You believe, that without holiness no man can see the Lord ;
without faith it is impossible to please God ; and that there is no pos
sibility of escaping the wrath of God but by a surrender of yourself
to him by repentance, and faith in his Son? " Yes, Sir, I think that
is true." And yet you are taking no step whatever to secure his
favour, or escape his wrath ! Now you must necessarily acknowledge
one of two things ; either that you are insincere in the professions of
belief that you have made, or that you have courage, and boldness
sufficient to meet the thunders and lightnings of Jehovah's vengeance.
Which are you ready to acknowledge? " Why, Sir, there seems to
be an inconsistency somewhere, I confess. The subject never pre
sented itself to me precisely in that light before. I will think of the
matter more deeply, and I thank you kindly for your plain reproof."
In about a week or ten days afterward, the same individual came to
my room to inform me, that he had seen his heart to be deceitful
above all things, and desperately wicked ; that he had been deeply
guilty in casting off fear, and restraining prayer before Godthat his
heart had been full of hypocrisy. He resorted to the throne of grace,
and found God ready to listen to the cry of the returning penitent.

" THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT, WHICH IS THE WORD

OF GOD."

I will mention a case which occurred in my occasional preaching,

which may not be uninteresting. Not long since, I was called to
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preach at a house where was a woman labouring under a consump

tion, and apparently at the point of dying ; she did not expect herself
to live through the week. After the public services, I sat down by
the bed-side, to converse with her on the important subject of being
prepared for the solemn change, that was expected to take place with
her. I found her very ignorant, not even able to read, and particularly
ignorant of the plan of salvation. She expressed a confident hope of
going to heaven, but this hope was all founded upon her own sup
posed goodness. I asked her, if it would not be a righteous act in
God to send her soul to hell? " No, it would not be a righteous thing
in God to send me to hell." Why ? " Because I have never been as
wicked as other people ; I never broke the Sabbath, nor swore, not
told lies, and I always loved to go to meeting when I could, and I am
sure God won't send my soul to hell." I need not tell you, that such
answers from a dying individual, and betraying such utter ignorance
of her own heart, filled me with horror. I determined to be faithful,
and told her plainly what I thought of her hope, and that with her
present views she could not get to heaven. After praying with, and
for her, I left her, promising to visit her in the course of the week,
which I did accordingly. I found her much better, and her conver
sation more satisfactory than before. She seemed willing now ver
bally to disclaim all merit of her own, and to acknowledge that it
would be righteous in God to punish her for ever. It was evident,
however, that she was still deceiving herself, and trying to attain
heaven by her own good works. In order to drive her from this false
refuge, I mentioned to her some things which the law of God requires,
all of which she affirmed she had done. Finding her so strongly for
tified here, I thought it not best to attempt to convict her directly of
her error, but turned to those passages of Scripture which enumerate
the characteristics of a natural man, and then to those of a new crea
ture, and read and explained them to her. This seemed to have the
desired effect. I thought I could see, from the changing of her coun
tenance, that the spirit was carrying it home to her heart ; she seemed
to become sensible that she had none of the fruits of the spirit in her.
I then prayed with her, and left an appointment to preach there a
week from the ensuing Sabbath. I preached from Mat. v. 20. " Ex
cept your righteousness," &c. She now seemed to be brought down
to a humble penitent. After sermon, I sat down by the bed-side to
converse with her, and she wept aloud. " I see now," said she, " that
I was wrong, and you were right." She then proceeded to acknow
ledge her error, and express her penitence, while I inwardly thanked
God, that he had made his word in my hands the instrument of open
ing the eyes of a poor blind creature. After praying with her, and
making such remarks as I thought appropriate, I left some tracts-,
and departed.

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HOME MISSIONARY STUDENTS' LABORS.

Since forwarding my last Journal, the vacation has separated your Students
from each other, and distributed them, for a season, to different parts of the
country. I have been induced, I trust, under divine direction, to engage to
supply at S , and spend a portion of the week days in visiting the
people in that now deeply interesting village: three afternoons and eveuings
of last week were occupied in visiting the villagers, house by house, con
versing with them, reading the scriptures, and praying.
There are three places of worship in the village, the Parish Church, a
small Wesleyan Chapel, and the Barn. In visiting 30 families, I have met
with but two, who are not regular attendants at one or other of the places cf
worship, or wanderers from one to another. Five persons are under serious
impressions, in respect of whom I hope God has begun a good work in their
souls ; one has been awakened by a providential delivery from sudden death ;
it is now near a month since the occurrence.
The history of the cause of God in S , is deeply interesting as
being marked by the finger of providence, and setting forth the sovereignty
of God, who sendeth by whom he will ; and when he will work, none can
hinder. It is now about twenty years since Mr. Sloper, then Pastor of the
Independent Church at Hitchin, was led to occupy the Barn as a Sunday
evening preaching station, there being no evening service at Hitchin ; once
a fortnight, he and his successor, the present respected Pastor, have supplied
S , with the assistance of some of their members. But in doing
this, they had to encounter much opposition, and that uucheered by any
success. The principal inhabitants looked on their proceedings with cool
ness and jealousy, as being an attack on the Established Church. The
majority of the labourers, confident of the countenance of their superiors,
annoyed the preachers by insults, by threats, by menaces, and positive
violence, frequently way-laying them on the road home ; disturbing them
during the service, by noise and violent interruptions of the service ; often in
the winter time taking live sparrows into the meeting, and letting them loose,
to extinguish the lights.
To the firmness and christian spirit displayed by the Pastor of the church
at Hitchin, under God, is due the praise of overcoming this spirit of perse
cution. To the influence of the Most High, we must ascribe the work of
supporting, under their discouragements and opposition, the labourers in
this vineyard. Often were they disposed to give up the place, in despair of
being able to effect any good. Three, and only three, persons in the village
made a public profession of faith ; violent oppositionyet persevering labour,
faithful preachingyet no conversions. Thus it continued until 1836 or 7,
when it began to be apparent that there was a work going on amongst the
people, silently and secretly.
About this time the Wesleyans, acting on their motto, that " there is
something wanting where Wesleyan Methodism is not," commenced preach
ing in the village, succeeded in forming a society, and, eventually, reared a
Chapel, capable of accommodating near 200 hearers. This movement, but
principally the recommendation of the late (J M ) induced the
B and H Union to take up the place as a station. A young
man, perhaps at the time the most suitable agent that could have been
selected, was stationed there. He was an indefatigable labourer as a visi
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tor. The simplicity, the earnestness of his manner, gained him the confi
dence and affection of the people. He thus sought out the persons who
had become anxious, brought them together for mutual conference, for
prayer, &c. and, in about 18 months, the number of church members was
increased to 33. Circumstances, however, led to his removal. The vil
lagers speak of him with the greatest respect and affection, warmly ex
pressing their gratitude to God for sending him amongst them.
In March last, the Rev. J. W . Wayne of Hitchin applied to our esteemed
Tutor, to furnish a supply for the Barn at S , and subsequently,
made arrangements for your Students here to supply for the time, from Lady
day to Michaelmas. Since then, the attendance has increased considerably.
On seasons of occasional excitement, for two months past, the place has
been full at the afternoon service, and crowded round the outside at night.
Efforts have been made to raise a new Chapel, and arrangements are now
fixed, for commencing the building during the present, or the next week.
Some difficulties attended obtaining a piece of land, when a public-spirited
gentleman in Bedfordshire secured a piece of land : this was a beginning.
To this, it is not improbable, that one of your Students contributed, by the
representations he made of the state and prospects of the cause at S ,
during a ride in company with him a few days before.
The change effected, in the moral condition of the village, is of the most
decided and pleasing character. All is anxiety to hear. No one would now
dare to throw, as in time past, brick ends at a Minister of the Cospel, or dis
turb the peace of a religious meeting. The public houses, which used to be
full on the Sunday, are almost forsaken. Three years ago, the most common
question heard on the Sunday was, are you going to the cherry feast at the
. It is now, to which meeting are you going to-night.
The parish of S is the second for extent in the county ; contains
in the village and its hamlets, near two thousand inhabitants ; is situated in
the near neighbourhood of several villages, some of which are supplied, oc
casionally, by the Agents of the Bedfordshire Union, stationed at Shefford.
Others, are dependent on the Church, as by law established, and have more
of the gospel in the Prayer-book of the Church, than from the ministers in
the pulpit.

INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOME

MISSIONARY STATIONS.
DEVON.
Poverty and hard fare.
Amidst these manifestations of the
divine goodness.there have been some
discouraging circumstances since the
close of my last Journal. One is, a
decrease in the number of atten-
dants, on several of our week evening
services. Sometimes I feel inclined
to complain, but at others, I see
there is a necessity for the absence of
the hearers ; it being the season for
planting potatoes, on which almost the
whole of the poor subsist. Nume-
roll8 famjijes, for weeks, sometimes
for months, never taste bread, and
when they do, it is the Barley loaf of
a common kind ; therefore, the culti-
vation ofthis vegetable is of very con-
siderable importance to our poor vil-
lagers. As their wages are very low,
and many of them have large fami-
lies, they are compelled to work in
their gardens and potatoe-gronnds,
early before, and late after their regu-
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lar day's employment. On the same
account, the women and elder chil
dren are prevented enjoying the pub
lic worship of God, on week-even
ings, as they labour in the fields, and
gardens, equally late with the men.
Notwithstanding this prevailing po
verty, we witness much industry,
economy, and contentment, among
the people; some of whom are the
subjects of grace, and can rejoice in
the God of their salvation. These,
with other corresponding circumstan
ces, tend greatly to reconcile your
Agent to the fatigue of a long jour
ney, for the purpose of preaching to
a small congregation, when work of
so much importance to the temporal
support of such numbers is required.
Another source of discouragement,
is the holding of the village revels,
which are invariably attended with
most lamentable consequences. The
scenes of vice and folly, on these oc
casions, attract the attention of the
young, and frequently blast our hopes,
respecting those who have been train
ed up in our Sabbath schools ; and
others, who, for a season, have been
brought under the sound of the gos
pel. There is scarcely any period in
the whole year so much dreaded, by
those who desire the prosperity of
Zion, as these awful festivals ; upheld
by Parish authorities, and counte
nanced by Clergymen of the Church
of England. In some instances wa
have endeavoured to counteract their
influence, by holding additional and
attractive services, which have been
the means of preserving some, and
delivering others, from the snares of
the devil. I could furnish many de
tails, but decline, as I have given de
scriptions in former Journals.
We continue diligently seeking to
dispel the moral and spiritual dark
ness in which numbers are enveloped,
and believe that the Lord is working
with us. But we need a greater sup
ply of means ; for where there is one
Missionary, we could find employ
ment for three or four. Oh ! when
will our beloved country, universally,
hear and receive that truth, " which
is the power of God unto salvation to
every one that believeth."
GLOUCESTER.
Since I wrote you on the first day
of August, twenty nine persons have forded to your Agent on this station,
been added to the Church ; several of by an increased spirit of hearing in
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ti: em have never been accustomed to
hear the gospel, lived in total neglect
of their souls, spent the Lord's day in
idleness and dissipation. Some of them
were clothed in rags, having pledged
thci rSumlay clothes at the pawn shop.
Now, they are seen in the house of
God decently attired ; their cottages,
before they embraced the Saviour,
were a spectacle of poverty, and
wretchedness. Now, I can visit them
with delight ; their rooms are decent
ly furnished, and every thing about
them has an appearance of comfort.
Four of the last we admitted were
aged, lived nearly 70 years in sin :
had you witnessed the tears they have
shed whilst detailing theirj experi
ence, it would, I am sure, have exci
ted gratitude and suprise, and led
you to exclaim " what hath God
wrought." Is not each of these a
brand plucked out of the burning ?
HAMPSHIRE.
We had last week an awful visita
tion of Providence, in the death of an
aged man, who was, as far as his in
fluence could extend, an open perse
cutor of religion. He was a retired
farmer of some property, but was
truly a miserable man. He spent his
Sabbaths either standing or sitting
at his door, taunting and swearing at
persons who passed his house, going
or returning from our Chapel. Seve
ral of his relations attended my minis
try, notwithstanding his opposition,
who, I am sorry to find, have been for
that reason excluded from receiving
any benefit at his death. That death,
however, was infinitely more painful
to reflect on. He was seized with a
disorder, attended with delirium,
which in a few days terminated his
career. During that period, when
at all rational, advice was offered to
him in vainhe employed his tongue
in cursing and swearing, and at length
died, as he had lived, an enemy to
God, to his fellow-creatures, and to
himself.
" Be ye not mockers, lest your
bands be made strong." " The
wicked are driven away in their
wickedness."
There is still encouragement af
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the people, and in the attendance of
the villagers from four and five miles
distant, who are his regular hearers
in their own village, and who also
manifest their love to the gospel by
coining frequently to O lo listen
to its glad tidings. A desire to hear
the gospel, especially when attended
with self-denial, is one evidence of
attachment to it. This I feel per
suaded is the case with some of my
hearers at W H . My lit
tle Sabbath school there is regular
ly attended. Our school also at
home weekly increases, the cause of
which is, the unfettered operation of
the voluntary principle in this place.
The bribery, formerly practised with
the children, has been abandoned by
the Church party, who found it too
expensive ; and the result is, we
have had an accession of twenty to
our school of their number.
If persons are generally to be
brought to appreciate the religion of
Christ, I am "persuaded it will be
through the influence of the voluntary
principle.
HERTS.
I have been brought this month,
intocloser contact with the Catholics,
the Priests, and Students for the
Priesthood, than I ever was before.
They act in a most Jesuitical manner.
But believing, as I do, in the Omnipo
tence of the Scriptures, I meet them,
not fearing any or all their canons
and councils. Truth is great, and
must prevail. But I feel it desirable
to give you a brief description, of the
manner in which we have been
brought in contact. On the 4th of
Aug. I was sent for to visit li. H. a
young female in deep affliction. But
I was not prepared to go that day,
and therefore delayed my visit till
the next morning. When I went, I
found the Priest was with her. I was
surprised. I left, and called again as
soon as the Priest was gone. The
young woman seemed glad to see me.
I visited her again in the evening,
and read and prayed. Bntthe Priest
had been there before me. I therefore
laboured to instruct her in the doctrine
ofjustification by faith in Jesus Christ.
Visited her next morning at J past 8
A. M. but the Priest had been before
me. I called again at 12 o'clock, but
he had been again ; and again at 6 in
the evening, and found he was there
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at 5. His visits did not prevent my
reading and praying with her. He
continued his visits three days, and
on the fourth, finding I saw her as
often as him, he informed her, that if
she allowed any one else to visit her,
he should not repeat his visits, for he
said, that I did not do her any good,
but rather unfitted her for his instruc
tions. She did not promise, and
consequently he has ceased visiting
her.
A few days afterward, six of the
senior Students for the Priesthood,
came, and by way of introduction, in
the most polite and friendly manner,
begged the favor of my shewing them
our Chapel. When in the Chapel, they
began to interrogate me as to the
doctrines we believed, remarking at
the same time, there is such a diver
sity in opinions among Protestants,
that they could seldom find two think
ing alike ; but in their Church there
is perfect unity. This led to a discus
sion on " Apostolical Succession ; the
infallibility of the Church ; and the
rule of faith." We continued our
discussion for about one hour and a
quarter. It is needless for me to tell
you, which had the better part of the
discussion, for undoubtedly they think
their arguments were the best, while
I most assuredly believe, the issue
to have been on my side. They re
marked, we hope Mr. P. that you are
convinced we are not ivrong ; and I
replied, Gentlemen, our interview has
convinced me more than ever that I
am not wrong, in as much as my views
are in perfect accordance with the
views of Prophets, Evangelists, and
Apostles, and Jesus Christ himself.
We then parted in the most friendly
spirit. I have no doubt but I shall
often meet with them in this way. I
am therefore increasingly anxious to
furnish my mind, with the best argu
ments by which that exceedingly
crafty scheme has already been ex
ploded, by some of our most able
Polemical divines; not for offensive
conflict, but for defensive warfare.
KENT.
I have recently heard of the death
of a young man who left this neigh
bourhood about nine months since,
when he stood prepared for our
fellowship, the realization of which
was prevented, by his unexpected re
moval to another county. He was an
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intelligent young man, in'whom I felt
much interested. He was an orphan,
and had not been accustomed to re
ligious society until he attended with
us. He referred his religious impres
sions to services he attended in Wes-
terham Chapel, and latterly usually
visited me on a Saturday evening,
when we prayed together ; and I have
often been delighted with his simple,
unaffected, and fervent devotion. He
was very desirous of being useful to
others; and I had entertained some
pleasing hope, that the great head of
the church might employ him in doing
good to precious souls. He had had
a good education, and was about to
enter the Borough Road School, to
qualify for teaching ; but a very rapid
consumption has removed him in the
morning of life, and his redeemed
spirit, I have no doubt, is now before
the throne. I have not heard further
Jiarticulars of his end, than that his
ast days were full of peace and hope.
Perhaps he is the first soul that has
entered heaven, referring his decided
conversion to the preaching of the
gospel, within the walls of our new
sanctuary. May it be the first fruit
of an abundant and glorious harvest.
I have conducted several services
in the open air during the month,
which have been well attended. On
Sabbath, Aug. 15th, I opened up new
ground at G Common, a place
containing a scattered, but numerous
population. For a long time my at
tention had been drawn towards this
spot, in consequence ofthe immorality
of the inhabitants, but I had hitherto
been prevented from rearing the
standard of the gospel, from want of
a convenient place to preach in. The
weather, of late, having proved fa
vourable, I announced my intention
of preaching upon the Common. My
first attempt did not succeed to my
wishes. I however determined to
repeat my visit, the result of which
proved highly gratifying ; not less
than 200 persons were assembled long
before I made my appearance. It is
true, many of the men had a slovenly
and forbidding appearance, which
made me apprehend that I should
meet with some annoyance, but in
this I was agreeably disappointed,
for I had no sooner taken my stand,
and given out a hymn, than all were
silent and attentive ; and at the con-
elusion of the service, they pressed
upon me with great eagerness to re
ceive my tracts. Yesterday, I re
peated my visit, which was attended
with the same pleasing results. A per
son came forward, after I had dismiss
ed the congregation, and kindly offer
ed me the use of a room. The tracts (of
which I have distributed a great
number) I have reason to believe are
producing a silent and salutary in
fluence, upon many in this neighbour
hood. A few weeks ago, a man
belonging to a very dissolute class,
called " Railway-men," accosted me:
" Sir," he said, " you once gave me
a tract, for which I feel much obliged
to yon ; a few days after 1 received
it, I had a narrow escape of my life,
and was confined to my room several
days, from the injury 1 then received.
I had no one to talk with me as I lay
upon my bed, but that tract led me
to think much about my soul. I would
feel obliged to you if you could spare
me another." Eternity will declare
how many have been led to think
npou their ways, and turn their feet
unto God's testimonies, by the silent
admonitions of religious tracts.
LINCOLN.
The village of H is the most
interesting on my station. It is one
of the most beautiful in natural sce
nery, but its inhabitants are among
the darkest, and most benighted
of our country's population, and no
wonder, when the Clergyman, who is
an old man, and a very large farmer,
is so grossly immoral and profane.
I will give you a specimen of the con
dition of the people, in the case of
two old men I lately visited in this
village. They were both very ill,
and very old. The first gave no an
swer to the many questions I asked,
though I did all I could to extort a
reply. The people in the house as
sured me, that I was highly favour
ed, as most of his words were so
many profane oaths ; and yet this
man received the sacrament, the very
last time it was administered in the
Church ! The other, though a very
different case, manifested the gross
est ignorance of spiritual things I bad
ever witnessed. I enquired, if he
was prepared to die. He replied,
" that he was," in a tone of the
greatest confidence. I asked him
the ground of his assurance. He
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answered, as most do, " that be had
a good heart," &c. I then wished
him to tell me what he knew of Jesus
Christ. His answer, which I think
I shall not soon forget, was as near
the following as I am able to put it.
" As to that, Sir, I am no scholar,
but I suppose you mean the gentle
man that brought us into the world."
This man has been, what is called a
Church-goer for 80 years I Cases like
these, which are so abundant in this
neighbourhood, are so distressing to
the feelings, that I am at a loss to
know what to do with them ; and
what makes them so painful in the
case of most aged persons is, their
inability to read, and extreme deaf
ness. The attention that is given by
many in the village is, notwithstand
ing, very encouraging.
NOTTINGHAM.
Drunkenness has long been a cry
ing and prevailing sin of this place
and has given it the name of drunken
T, by which it is generally known.
Hence, a person travelling hither
(himself told me) at a distance, en
quired for T. T. T., replied the
other there is no such place in the
county. Perhaps, said another, stand
ing by, the gentleman means " Drun
ken T" Such was the factand
the place was recognized, not by its
proper name, but by its infamous
character.
On Sunday afternoon last, I preach
ed in the open air upon M green,
to nearly 200 people, many of whom
seemed attentive to the word, and
some affected under it ; and it was
afterwards declared to me, that some
then present had not been in any
place of worship during the last 20
years ! !
o curse cannot be inflicted upon man
SOMERSET.
The ignorance of the lower classes
is great ; and so far as the Establish
ed Church is concerned, not much is
done to remove it. There are indeed,
two schoolsa National, and an In
fant school ; but these, instead of
raising the population to independence,
intelligence, and piety tend rather
to perpetuate the reign of ignorance,
superstition, and sycophancy. Jt is
doubtful, moreover, whether the chil
dren of those who connect themselves
with the Chapel, would be received
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into the National school. For these
reasons, we are very desirous of hav
ing a school-roomand we now think
of attempting the erection of a Vestry
and School-room, that we may, if pos
sible, do a little towards the instruc
tion of the rising race. A British
school is the object of my ambition,
but at present beyond my reach.
SURREY.
I have been engaged in visiting
some sick persons during the month,
but O how awful the indifference
which has been displayed. I have
not been welcomed, nor asked
to enterbut I have entered, and
have endeavoured to commend the
truth to the conscience; but alas!
how little regarded. If yon have
money to givethe poor creatures
will bear with you, in hope of receiv
ingbut if not, you are soon taught
that your company is not desired.
At one house, where the patient is a
young man evidently in a rapid de
cline, I read, and expounded, and
prayed; but would you believe it,
his mother, who was sewing, did not
leave off, either in reading or pray
ingwhen I knelt down she was sew
ing, when I arose she was sewing.
In fact, they seem to have no idea of
prayer, beside that of the Clergyman
going with his book to administer the
elements of the Lord's Supper, as a
passport to eternal glory. I mention
this, not with a view to rail against
the Establishment, but to shew you
a sample of the awful ignorance and
indifference which prevail on the sub
ject of religion.
A form of godliness is understood,
but the power is not; and the more
experience I have, the more I ad
vance in the persuasion, that a greater
kind, than to bring them under the
form of religion, without attempting at
the same time to impress them with
its power. Yet such is the influence
which national Christianity exerts on
the teeming thousands of our rural
population. I write this not in anger,
but sorrow; and, 1 trust, that the
Directors will pardon me in these
expressions ; for really, when a poor
solitary Agent sees his labours blast
ed, by the withering influence, and
the hardening tendency, of this cor
ruption of Christianity, he cannot re
frain from speaking out.
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The avenues to the mind are closed
against religious impression not that
the people have a dislike to religion
but they fancy that they are in pos
session of crie religion, and will trou
ble themselves no farther.
To contend against this, requires
devotion of no ordinary kind. O for
the same measure of the same spirit
which stirred the Apostle, as he saw
Athens given to idolatry or rather
the spirit which led the. fearless Son
of God, to weep as he beheld Jerusa
lem. When we imbibe this spirit in
a great degreethen we are enabled,
with Mr. Wesley,
" To laugh at impossibilities,
And say, they shall be done."
But faith grows weak, and devotion
too frequently flags, when we daily
perceive all our efforts neutralized,
by men assuming to themselves apos
tolic authority, and affirming, that
they are the only legitimate and re
sponsible teachers of the people !
YORKSHIRE.
I am happy in having another op
portunity of sending you my Journal
of services, for the month of May.
The month that has closed, has been
one of deep and solemn interest to
me, on account of my being publicly
set apart to the work of the ministry.
Previous to the solemn day, I felt the
importance of my station more than
ever, and made it an occasion of more
frequently visiting the throne of
grace, that I might obtain that direc
tion which was requisite for such an
important and solemn occasion. The
day was ushered in with a dark and
cloudy sky, which w:as succeeded by
the falling shower. The rain con
tinued to pour in torrents until noon,
when it cleared away, and gave place
to the bright shining of the sun. This
seemed an indication of the divine
favour, which was more fully realised
in the house of prayer. The congre
gation in the afternoon was very large
and respectable ; the service com
menced at two o'clock ; the devotional
services were taken by the Rev. W.
M'Dowall of Kirbymoorsideafter
which, the Rev. G. Croft of Pickering,
stated the nature of a christian church
in a very clear and simple manner.
The Rev. J. C. Potter put the usual
questions to your Missionary, and the .
Rev. R.W.Hamilton of Leeds, deliver
ed the charge, and closed the meeting
with prayer. It was a day which will
long be remembered. The Rev. J.
C. Potter of Whitby, preached in the
evening, to a very large and attentive
congregation. Thus closed a bappy
and delightful daymemorable in the
history of the little society at the
" Bay," and in the history of the
Missionary. May the Head of the
Church continue to favour and bless
his own cause.

MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.

BRITISH MISSIONS.
ENGLAND, IRELAND, AND THE COLONIES.
PROPOSED SIMULTANEOUS COLLECTIONS* IN ALL THE CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCHES ON BEHALF OF BRITISH MISSIONS, ON THE LAST LORD'S
DAY IN OCTOBER, THE 31ST DAY OF THIS MONTH.

EXPLANATION OF THE PROPOSAL.

Under the denomination " British Missions," are included the Home
Missionary Society, the Irish Evangelical Society, and the Colonial Mis-
sionary Society. They are termed " British Missions," because they em
brace three important portions of the British Empire. And it is intended,
by pleading for a British object, to appeal to the British and patriotic feel
ings of Congregational Christians. Tims, that interesting department of
the efforts of Congregational churches, their labours for the religious good
of their country, presents a character of unity and greatness. Each depart-
* See the first Article.
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menl of the work, by its affiliation with the others, at once obtains and re
ciprocates impulse and strength.
To promote this great objectunity of interest and action, in behalf of
the several, the united departments of British Missionsit is asked with
earnestness, that on one and the same Lord's-day, the 31st of October, all
our pastors would publicly plead and pray for this great and sacred cause ;
that all our churches would join fervently in those prayers, and sustain them
by liberal contributions; that the proceeds of these collections should be
appropriated in every instance by the pastor and his friends, to any, or all
three of the departments of British Missions, according to their own direc
tions.
No other method of raising a large portion of the funds needed for British
Missions can equal that now proposed in simplicity and efficiency. It will
be inexpensive there will be no deductions for travelling charges. It will
promote union and sympathy, and therefore strength and zeal. It will be
eminently an appeal to principle, on the part of both pastors and people.
It will greatly facilitate and assist those organized, constant arrangements
to obtain funds for British Missions, which ought to be in operation in every
Congregational church in our land. It will diminish the onerous labours
and responsibilites, of the executive in all these societies. It can never en
tirely supersede, neither is it desirable it ever should, the visits of deputa
tions, the appeals of committees, the printing and circulation of intelligence ;
but it will come in aid of these proceedings, as they will come in aid of it, to
effect the great object intended by them allan object not now attained,
but which then might be accomplishedthe securing adequate pecuniary re
sources for British Missions.
APPEAL FOR THE OBJECT.
Not a word can be needed in advocacy of the paramount claims, at this
period of British Missions. The religious state of the British people at this
time is one to excite the deep anxiety of thoughtful observers. The great
necessity for an improved religion among the religious. The vast numbers
of the irreligious. The fatal errors spreading and gaining power. The still
feeble state of the societies and efforts designed to encounter these vast
evils. The momentous importance of the posperity and increase of religion
in the British empire, in relation to its advancement at this crisis all over
the world. All these considerations, and many others less obvious and im
portant, must surely impress every Congregational pastor with a deep
sense of his responsibilities in relation to this work. Efforts for the religious
welfare of the British people require to be redoubled. There is a long
arrear of neglect to be discharged. The urgency of the case is such that
continued supineness must be disastrous, and may prove fatal.
The operations of the Congregational Societies for British Missions exhi
bit in one view an extent of effort and success demanding gratitude, and
affording encouragement in another view they appear so inadequate as to
call for humiliation and redoubled effort. An impartial judgement will pro
nounce, that the British Missions of the Congregational churches are ade
quate neither to the claims of their country, nor to their own resources and
responsibilities.
In England, where, on a moderate calculation, there are four millions of
people in a state to be properly the objects of missionary compassion and
. vol. I. n. s. 2 m
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efforts, the Home Missionary Societyjis employing 130 agents, anil educat
ing 13 candidates for the work. Its missionaries labours in 578 towns, vil
lages and hamlets. There are in connexion with these labours 53 Home
Missionary churches, containing 1500 members, 350 of whom were added to
them last yearas also 173 Sunday schools, in which 0500 children are in
structed by 1200 teachers. Excellent operations, and gratifying results !
But what are they among so many ! What are they compared with what the
Congregational churches might docould do ? What are they amidst four
millions of non-worshipping Englishmen ?
Let it be added, as truth and justice require, that the associations of Con
gregational churches in the various counties and districts of England are
prosecuting Home Missionary labour of their own, the results of which are
not included in the foregoing statement. An interesting and useful, though
still imperfect abstract of the reports of these Home Missions of the Congre
gational associations is given in page 94 of the last report of the Home Mis
sionary Society, from which it appears that the associations, whose labours
are included in the abstract, employ 317 agents, paid or gratuitous, in 940
stations, among 38,098 hearers, at an expence of 6257. The non-reported
associations would probably raise the number of agents to 300, of stations to
1100, of hearers to 40,000; and the amount of contributions to 7500.
In Ireland, amidst six, it may be seven millions, of Roman Catholics, the
Irish Evangelical Society is sustaining 22 pastors, ministers, and Irish preach
ers, who labour in more than 200 stations and outstations ; and added last
year 60 members to the churches over which some of them preside. Eleven
Scripture-readers have also been supported in visiting the people from house
to house with the book of life. Will the Congregational churches of England
remain satisfied with this limited extent of effort for dark and desolate
Ireland ?
In the Colonies, amidst two millions of British subjects, of European origin,
the Colonial Missionary Society, but just as the commencement of its work,
is sustaining 25 ministers, and is assisting in the education of 10 candidates
for ministerial labour in the Colonies. In connexion with its operations more
than 20 chapels have been reared in the Colonies, and more than 1200 mem
bers have been gathered into church fellowship. But can this be regarded
as more than the day of small things r
The results are, that the Congregational British Missions, for which one
annual collection in all the churches is solicited, are carried on amidst thirteen
millions of British subjects in most urgent need of the Gospelthat in this
immense and difficult field of labour they at present sustain 214 labourers in
action or in traininghave in present church fellowship, it may be, 4000
soulsare prosecuting all collateral labours of Sunday schools, tract distribu
tion, household visiting, and the likeand obtained last year, for the support
of these operations, an aggregate income of13,691. 17s. 3d. All excellent,
but all too little, as these labours are, the question is not so much shall they
be continued, as shall they be greatly extended from year to year ?
NECESSITY OF THE EFFORT.
The necessity for such an appeal and effort is this year much greater than
it was last year. This the following statements will fully bear out.
The Home Missionary Society has already assumed responsibilities for
the current year to the amount of 10,000. In all probability, as the year
advances, additional stations and agents must be adopted. A prospective*
 FOR OCTOBER, 1841. 257

increase of another thousand pounds of expenditure, from this cause, is a

low estimate. The income of the Society for the year ending in May last
was 8603. The Home Society will, therefore, need an addition to its in
come of 2500. This increase of expenditure comes from .causes most greatly
to be delighted in the effective education of many promising candidates for
Home Missionary labourthe adoption of new stations in many dark and
destitute districts of the countryefforts to originate churches in many
populous and important towns.
The Irish Evangelical Society proposes to redouble its efforts. Its
anxious discussions with the Congregational Union of Ireland, have, it is
hoped, reached an amicable and satisfactory adjustment, through the wise,
kind, and devout proceedings of the conference at Liverpool. According
to the recommendations of the brethren, who spent much time and toil on
that occasion, thoroughly to understand and adjust that question, it is advised
that the Congregational Union of Ireland should derive two-thirds of its pe
cuniary resources from the funds of the Irish Evangelical Society. Now, to
those who love and pity Ireland, who desire to see Christ's Gospel, prevail
there, it must be matter of hope, that these drafts on the Irish Evangelical
Society will be considerable. But the income of that Society for last year
was 650 less than its expenditure. Suppose its own outlay for the current
year somewhat to increase, and the wants of the Irish Congregational Union
not even to exceed five or six hundred pounds, no less an increase in the
income of the Irish Evangelical Society than 1500 will be required to meet
only the charges of the year, while there remains, besides, a balance from
last year against the Society to be provided for.
The Colonial Missionary Society will need this year one thousand
pounds more than it obtained last year. There is great hope that several
additional missionaries will be obtained for both the Canadian and Australian
colonies. The labours of the Society ought, without delay, to be extended
to the colonies of New Zealand, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova
Scotia. In all the colonies in which its operations have been commenced,
they require to be forthwith extended and strengthened.
Here, then, is an increase needed for the present year over the last, in
the resources appropriated by the Congregational churches to British Mis
sions, of 5000. Does this seem excessive, discouraging, impracticable? Let
it be observed, that the combined incomes of the societies engaged in British
Missions, did not last year reach 14,000. All therefore, that is now pro
posed, would still fall short of 19,000; and is this too much, is this enough,
for the missionary efforts in England, Ireland, and the colonies, of all the
Congregational churches of our favoured land.
sufficiency of the means for the end.
But how is this augmented amount to be obtained i Certainly it is needed.
The additional outlay is so called for, so pledged, that it cannot now be
avoided. A simultaneous collection in all the churches, on the 31st of Octo
ber next, in connexion with the other usual and regular proceedings in aid
of these objects, will fully realize the desired result. Last year a similar
proposal was made, and though the adoption of it was but limited and par
tial, yet the results were such as to showto provewhat would be accom
plished, were all the brethren of one heart, one mind, for this effort. Let
the following figures be studied, pondered.
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The appeal last autumn for British Missions, produced in all 3190. 7s. 5d.
Of this amount the sum of 1316. 5s. Od. was obtained by donations, &c.
The remaining 1874. 6s. 8d. were the result of 137 collections on the 25th
of October, 1840, or subsequently made in connexion with that effort. The
average amount of those collections was therefore 13. 13s. 6d. What
would have been the result had five hundred, had a thousand, had fifteen
hundred churches, for there are that number, united in the effort ? The cordial
union of one thousand churches in the proposed collection, would realize, on
this average, a sum nearly equal to the entire income for last year, from all
the sources of all three societies for British Missions ; and would leave as
clear surplus all the monies obtained by other means. If it be replied that
such an average amount of collection could not be hoped from the churches
generally, those contributing last year being for the most part among the
more wealthy ? so far otherwise is the truth of the case, that of the churches
that collected last year, fifty-nine out of one hundred and thirty seven, or
nearly half the whole number, remitted sums under five pounds each.
Let there be union, let there be concert, and great things can be done with
comparative ease, while struggling, nncombined, desultory movements, make
the doing of even but little a work of difficulty and discouragement.

THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL

ASSEMBLY OF THE CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF ENGLAND
AND WALES, will be held at NOTTINGHAM, on the 19th, 20th,
and 21st days of the present month.

The arrangements proposed for its proceedings are as follows :

The Rev. Richard Elliott, of Devizes, will preside in the morning meetings
of delegates ; and Sir Culling Eardley Smith, Bart, in the evening public
meetings.
Tuesday evening, 19th of October, a preparatory sermon will be preached,
in James Street Chapel ; service to commence at seven o'clock.
Wednesday morning, 20th October, a meeting of delegates and brethren
will be held in Friar Lane Chapel ; to commence at nine o'clock precisely.
Papers for discussion will be presented :
1. On the Validity of the Ministry of Congregational Pastors vindicated
against the Advocates of Apostolic Succession.
2. On the Best Methods for Extending and Improving the Union.
3. A Declaration of Views and Principles on Subjects, Religious, Benevo
lent, and Political, adapted to the present times.
4. On the necessity and means of Ministerial Recognition.
Wednesday evening, a public meeting will be held in Friar Lane Chapel,
chair to be taken at six o'clock precisely ; when addresses will be delivered
on the following subjects :
1. Congregational Church Polity founded on the Great Principle, that " The
Bible, and the Bible only, is the Religion of Protestants," by the Rev. Dr.
Morison, of London.
2. The Purity of Evangelical Doctrine, seenred by Congregational Clmrch
Principles, by the Rev. W. A. Stowell, of Rotherham.
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3. The Harmony of Congregational Church Polity, with the social institu

tions most favourable to the spread of the Gospel in its purity, by the Rev.
Dr. Vaiighan, of Kensington.
Thursday morning, the 21st of October, the delegates and brethren will
again assemble in Friar Lane Chapel, at nine o'clock. This meeting will be
devoted to the subject of British Missions. Papers for discussion, will be
presented by the officers of the several societies. 1 . On Missions in England.
2. On Missions in Ireland, conducted iu harmony with the recommendations
of the recent conference at Liverpool. 3. On Missions in the Colonies. 4. On
simultaneous collections, and organized arrangements for procuring the funds
required for British Missions.
Thursday evening, a public meeting will be held in Castle Gate Meeting,
chair to be taken at six o'clock precisely ; when addresses will be delivered :
1. In favour of Home Missions, by the Rev. Thomas Stratten, of Hull.
2. On behalf of Missions in Ireland, by the Rev. John Burnet, of
Camberwell.
3. On behalf of Missions in the Colonies, by the Rev. George Smith, of
Plymouth.
Brethren .intending to be present at these meetings, are particularly re
quested to announce their intention to Mr. Arthur Wells, solicitor, Spaniel
Row, Nottingham, on or before Saturday the 7th instant. Brethren who
have thus notified their intention to be present, will receive an introduction
to the friends by whom they will be entertained, by application, on their
arrival at Nottingham, to Mr. Thurman, Hatter, Smithy Row. At the same
time they will be supplied with printed copies of the papers prepared for
discussion in the meetings of delegates.

THE PASTOR OF MANY YEARS profit: but now, years, experience,

" The preacher's merit rate not by
thy ear,
His phrase, his accent; mean re
spect of taste :
Taste is the childish judgment's
humorous pride.
To TRUTH thy reverence pay, and
not its dress ;
Esteem him for his embassy ; the
blame
Of miss'd improvement oft'ner is
our own."
Sunday 1'houghts, by Moses
Brown. Ed. 1764.
By the arrangements of divine pro
vidence, I went last Lord's day morn
ing, to a sanctuary, which I had been
accustomed to attend in early lite,
and was well pleased to find the pul
pit occupied by the respectable and
esteemed Pastor of the Church, at
whose ordination I was present, when
set apart to this charge 37 years since !
I had often listened to his ministra
tions with satisfaction, and, I hope,
and the chastening influence of many
changes, occurring under so extended
a course of years, under divine teach
ing, and the grace of the Holy Spirit,
had so mellowed and matured his
preaching, that I could not forbear
the reflection ; What an unspeakable
blessing to a people, to have a Pastor
so long spared to them !
The exposition of the morning from
2 Cor. viii. 716. was so plain, scrip
tural, affectionate,so rich in gospel
truf A,and so replete with the precepts
of gospel holiness, that I could present
no other prayer to the throne of grace
for the Pastor and the People, than,
that He might yet be spared many
years, to witness and enjoy the suc
cessful issue of his long and patient
labours, and that when called to his
rest and reward, his mantle might fall
upon and adorn his successor. Let
churches value aged Ministers, and
Pastors of long continuance. This is
the lesson of this statement.
Sept. 20, 1841. Eusebius.
 2C0 HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE
NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Religion and Education in America.
By John Dunmore Lang, D. D.
Tkos. Ward If Co.
The volume of Dr. Lang contains
a great variety of information, res
pecting the working of the Voluntary
principle in the United States of
America. Dr. L. went out to that
country, a decided supporter of an
opposite principle. After however
having visited many parts of that
countryinvestigated their religious
and collegiate Institutionsand con
versed with many intelligent people:
after witnessing the beneficial effects
produced by those institutionsin
the observance of the Sabbathin
external attention to religious ordi
nancesin the universal spread of
educationand the efficient way in
which the Ministers of religion are
supported, and places of worship
erected ; after having seen and heard
that all these things were the result
of the voluntary principle, he became
a warm and decided convert to that
principle. He has given his views at
length on the subject, and furnishes
many most convincing arguments, as
to the superiority of it over the sys
tem, which trusts for the support and
extension of religion to State assist
ance. We can cordially recommend
the volume as entertaining and in
teresting ; and full of facts on a ques
tion now considered as closely identi
fied with the spread of religion at
Home, and in Foreign lands.
Life $ Times of the Rev. John Camp
bell. By Robert Philip. Published
by John Snow.
This is a very amusing book. But
it has higher qualities to recom
mend it to many readers. The ex
cellent man whose Auto-biography
it principally giveswas raised up
for great usefulness, at a time when
very few took those views of duty
which very early influenced himself.
He never pretended to learning
nor to science and yet his unpre
tending little booksand his unas
suming, quiet and persevering atten
tion to common dutiesdid more for
the cause of Christthan the writings
and personal labors of many learned
men. He had peculiar qualifications
for interesting and instructing the
young; and his early efforts in this
sphere of labor, are still bearing their
fruits. We do not quite agree with
his biographer, that Mr. C.'s early
training was suitable for an African
Mission ; but his cheerfulness of dis
position his unbending integrity,
his forgctfulness of self, and his sin
cere desire to glorify God in all he
did, rendered him well fitted to se
cure the confidence of the public in
the facts he stated ; while his quaint-
ness of style and manner gave a raci-
ness and interest to his productions,
which the elaborate compositions of a
mere literary man, could not have se
cured. Some may however think,
that considering the volumes already
published about Africa.there is rather
too large a proportion of the present
one occupied with the subject.
The work will give much informa
tion to many readers, on subjects con
nected with Scotland, not very gene
rally known in England.
o
The Sunday Scholar's Companion ;
being a Selection of Hymns from
various Authors, for the Use of Sun
day Schools, fifty-sixth edition, re
vised and enlarged. London. P.
Jackson. Also at the Sunday School
Union DepU, 60, Paternoster Row.
This pretty little book has pleased
and instructed many, who, from the
forms of the Sunday School, are now
risen up to occupy active and useful
stations in society. And doubtless
some, who are swelling the chorus of
heaven, can look back with gratitude
to their first imperfect songs of praise,
as learned from its pages. It is a
judicious selection, well adapted for
the young, and increasingly worthy,
from the additions it has received, to
retain the place it so long has held,
among approved books for Sunday
Schools.
Summer and Winter in the Pyrenees.
By Mrs. Ellis, Author of " The
Women of England," JSrc fyc.
Mrs. Ellis is too well known as an
agreeable and elegant writer, to need
any recommendation in our pages.
The subject of the present volume is
interesting in itself, and it is treated
with all that point and vivacity, which
result from having recently visited
the scenes described. Among all the
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variety ofjournals, tours and rambles To those who on right principles,

on the Continent, with which we are and actuated by right motives, under
inundated, it is pleasant to meet with take the responsible duty of Sunday
such a book as the one before us School Teachers, and who take great
the production of a christian writer, and laudable interest in the welfare
and therefore perfectly safe in the of their scholars, as they advance in
hands of juvenile readers, whose years ; this excellent Tract will be
standard of morality, might not be most acceptable, and, by the divine
raised by every exhibition of foreign blessing, very useful.
habits and manners. o
The handsome style in which the Friendly Appeals ; or brief Warnings
work is got up, is creditable to the
Publishers, and well suited to its cha and Expostulations on subjects of the
racter and contents. greatest importance. ReligiousTract
Society.
This will be a most acceptable book
The Mother with her Family, being for general distribution. The sub
Scriptural Exercises and Prayersfor jects are treated in an impressive
Children every Sunday Evening. By and plain way,and the " appeals"
Rev. T. Timpson. With Counsels to are energetic and scriptural.
Mothers in teaching Religion to their
Children. By Mrs. Hannah More.
l&mo. London. John Snow. The Yoke recommended to the Young.
We can cordially recommend this On Preaching Christ Crucified. The
interesting volume. It will be parti Feather. Religious Tract Society.
cularly acceptable to one class of
Mothers, which is daily, we trust, be Mariolatry ; or Facts and Evidences
coming more numerouswe mean demonstrating the Worship of the
those, who becoming more alive to blessed Virgin Mary by the Church
their important duties and responsi- of Rome. Painter, 342, Strand.
bilites, are sensible that they need
assistance and direction for the due The pious and learned Author of
discharge of them. these pages has rendered an impor
tant service, by setting forth some of
the errors of the Church of Rome ;
Senior Classes: their importance, and and especially those which relate to
the mode of conducting them. By the worship of the Virgin Mary. The
W. H. Watson. Sunday School work has reached a second edition in
Union. a short time.

LONDON. CUMBERLAND.
SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DONATIONS, . s. d.
From lath August to 18th Sept. Brayton Hall Sir Wilfred Law-
son, Bart A 150 0 0
. s. d.
Collection at the Rev. A.
Fletcher's Chapel, Fins- DEVONSHIRE.
bury Circus, after Ser IlfracombeRev. H. Besley:
mons by the Rev. Thos.
Lewis, Home Mission Cash on Account , ... 15 0 0
ary at Brixham, Devon 23 13 6 South DevonAuxiliary, per H.
Less expences .... 0 5 6 M. Gibson, Esq.:
23 8 0 Treasurer, on Account 47 3 5
Mrs. Davies D 1 0 0
Mrs. Fisher, Lamb's Conduit-st.A 10 0 WitheHdgeRev. W. Neill :
Wm. Lake, Esq 20 0 0
BEDFORDSHIRE. Mr. Blagdon 1 5 0
Miss Waller, Padding-
Bedford Friends at, by New ton 0 13 a
Year's Gift Card 0 7 0 21 18 6
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE.
BrillRev. J. Howell :
DORSETSHIRE.
Pew Rents 3 10 3 SwanageRev. R. Chamberlain :
Subscript, from Class A Donation from the late Miss
Members 0 1 2 Chamberlain, of Penrith, per
3 17 5 R. Bousiield, Esq 15 0 0
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DURHAM. NORFOLK.
. s. d.
Easington Lane Rev. J. Anderson: Walsingham Rev. J. Summers :
Profits of a Tea Meeting 4 0 0 Collection at Wabdng-
Collected at Moukhas'e- ham 0 16 0
don 0 8 4 Do. South Creake 1 4 4
SeatRentsatShadforth 0 11 10 Pewltents, Walsingham 2 7 0
Do. at Kasington Lane. 16 0 Quarterly Subscriptions :
Collected at Shadforth. 0 10 8
Mr. H. Cornish 0 10 0
Mrs. Dewiug 0 7 6
HERTFORDSHIRE. Mr. J.Wright 0 5 0
J. S 0 3 0
Puckeridge Iiev. W. Palmer: 5 12 10
Collected at Puckeridge 0 17 II
Do. at Standon Oil S OXFORDSHIRE.
Penuy-a-week Subscrip-
tion at Standon .... 0 5 9 Whitney Rev. Mr. Tozer:
PewHentsatl'uekcridgt* 1 8 0
Do. at Standon I 13 0 New Year's Card by Miss Collier 0 6 6
4 10 4
SOMERSETSHIRE.
KENT. KnnwlRev. W. R. Parkyn:
RumsgatcMrs. Ladd, A 0 10 0
Collected 1 17 8 Subscriptions, &c 6 15 11
Donations from a Friend 1 0 0
Mrs. Caught A 0 10 0 STAFFORDSHIRE.
WesterhamRav. W. Foster: Tamuorth Rev. J. Ellis:
VV. J. Mount, Esq. River- Pew Rents 3 5 6
head A 1 1 0
J. Creasy, Esq. Tmi- SUSSEX.
bridge A 1 1 0
Mrs. Uelles, Oxted ..A I 0 0 Worthing Rex. G. E. Rees :
Collection 15 5 7

The Journals received from the Missionaries, during the past month, will
be acknowledged in the next Number.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
The thanks of the Directors are respectfully presented to the Sunday
School Union, for 50 Copies of the Rev. Dr. Morison's " Appeal," for the
Sunday Schools on the various Stations.- -Also
'' to Mr. J. O. for a parcel con-
taining Magazines, and Pamphlets.
Rev. W. Strongman, Kingston, Somerset, returns his sincere thanks to
Mrs. E. A. Dunn, of Pimlico, for a parcel of Baby-Linen, and a quantity of
Children's Books for the Sabbath School.
Rev. J. Ellis, of Tamworth, returns his most sincere thanks to the Religious
Tract Society, for a grant of Religious Tracts, and Reward Books for the
Children.
The thanks of the Rev. J. Dorrington, are most respectfully presented to
the Ladies of the Rev. Mr. Hoxley's Congregation, Sherborne, Dorset, for a
box of Clothing, for the use of the poor people on Castle Hill.
Rev. W. Hood, Solihull, Warwickshire, returns his since thanks to the
Committee of the Religious Tract Society, for a grant of Tracts for the Soli
hull Stations ; also to Miss Simmonds, Hampden in Anion.

Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Society's

Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars ; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.,
JOSHUA WILSON, Esq., and BENJAMIN HANBURY, Esq., Treasurers ; the
Rev. E. A. DUNN, Rev. A. WELLS, and Rev. Dr. MATHESON, Secretaries ;
by Messrs. HANKEYS and Co., the Society's Bankers, 7, Fencburch-street;
and by any of the Directors.

J. COWELL, PRINTER, 22, QUEEN'S ROW, PIMLICO.

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HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.

NOVEMBER, 1841.

ADDRESS ON HOME MISSIONS,

Read and adopted at the Autumnal Meetings of the Congregational
Union held in Nottingham, on the 19th, 20th, and list October.

So frequently has the subject of Home Missions been pressed on

the attention of the Churches, and so lately has a Report been issued
and circulated throughout England, containing encouraging accounts
of success, that it seems unnecessary to repeat the ordinary claims of
the Home Missionary Society.
What however is not required in ordinary circumstances, may be
demanded by the aspect of Nationalor Denominational affairs. To
mark these as pointing out our present duty with reference to Home
Missions, will form the object of the following brief statement.
It may be sufficient to say, with regard to the operations of the
Home Missionary Society, that since last May, the Directors have
added five Stations to the number already on their list, and voted
grants to four Ministers, besides sending six Missionaries to stations
vacant, or only partially supplied.
Many applications have come before them from various Counties,
but the state of their funds forbade them to extend their operations.
A hope is indeed cherished, that the liberality of the Churches on
the last Sabbath in October, will justify the Directors in attending
to these pressing calls for aidcoming from so many quarters, and
presenting strong and urgent claims to immediate attention.
Besides the usual and important reasons which should induce us
to sustain Home Missionsstrong additional arguments are to be
found, in the very peculiar circumstances of our country at the pre
sent moment.
In reference to these, there is no intention of magnifying the difficul
ties of our position, or of leading the opposers of Voluntary efforts
for doing good at Home to suppose, for a moment, that they can ever
succeed in stopping the onward progress of the Gospel. The object
is, rather to stimulate the friends of Home, to combine and increase
their exertions in order to help the weakto draw out their sympathy
for the oppressed, and to direct attention to those facts, which though
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known to many, have not yet had public opinion sufficiently expressed
respecting them.
It can no longer be disguised, that there is an influence exerted in
certain quarters, to check the voluntary exertions of Evangelical
Christians. This is especially the case in Country districts, though in
all places there are efforts made to accomplish this object.
It is right to look fully at this matter, in order to ascertain the na
ture and extent of the opposition made to the religious instruction
of the people. This is not a question of partyit is not the onward
or retrogade movement of a Denomination that is to be considered
but the cause of Christand the highest interests of religious liber
ty. Let the opponents of a free Gospel, sought to be preached to
all that need it, succeed in their plans and avowed intentions, and
the light of truth will be extinguished in many Country Towns, Vil
lages and Hamlets of our beloved country. That there is a regular
systematic and known combination, among those who thus thwart
the exertions of the Voluntaries in all parts of England we do not
assert ; but that there is an evident unity of action among the zealous
friends of high Church principles, we are constrained to believe. We
can in no other way account for the factthat in so very many in-,
stances in which Home Missionaries try to introduce the preaching
of the Gospel, they are opposed by individuals who, formerly, cared
nothing about their movements.
The last year especially has furnished cases of such decided hos
tility, that we can only explain it, by supposing that their efforts in
distant and various places to put down real protestantism, are all
prompted by the same exclusive views.
The dwellers in large cities are little aware of the power wielded,
and the improper influence exercised by certain parties in small
towns, and in the rural districts, against freedom of religious wor
ship. And yet, without some acquaintance with such attempts to
retard the progress of simple Christianity, the necessity and peculiar
importance of Home Missionary exertions at the present time on the
part of our denomination, cannot be sufficiently felt, nor their connec
tion seen, with the present state of our country.
In some of our large Cities and Towns, there is a powerful coun
teraction to High Church influence, and to error in doctrine.
1. Arising from the numbersthe moral and political strength of
various denominations. 2. From the ability and influence of their
Ministers, respectably sustained, and associating with the leading
parties in their several localities. 3. From the number of schools, and
facilities given to the education of the poor of all classes, as well as
from the general intelligence of the people. 4. From the liberality of
political opinions cherished by many of the inhabitants. And lastly,
From the age and stability of the churches formed in such places.
Such are some of the advantages of Towns in this great moral
conflictyet even with all, or some of these counteracting circum
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stances, it is sometimes difficult for our churches to surmount

the unfriendly, and often unchristian barriers set up against their
efforts for doing good. Misrepresentation of their designsinsinua
tions as to their motivescontempt for their assertions of equality
as Christian men, and Christian ministersthese, are all directed
against them; and, on many minds, they produce prejudice against
their principles and their persons.
But what must be the effect of such opposition in localities where
there are few, if any, of the counteracting circumstances referred to.
1. There are few week day schools on liberal principles, so that
Dissenters cannot offer free education to the poorwhile on every
hand this boon may be obtained from the Clergy, who demandin
many instances as a condition, the attendance of children and
parents at Church or at least their absence from Chapelthus trying
to monopolize the education of the rising generation, including even
the children of Dissenters.
2. In the agricultural districts, the poor are under the controul of
their landlords or employers, who, if unfavorable to Home Missionary
efforts, can exercise an authority, and an oppression, which the poor
cannot resist. Their very threats are sufficient to deter many from
hearing the Gospel ; and, in some instances, these threats have been
carried out, under the direction of certain parties, to an extent which
it is painful to contemplate.
3. This opposition is increased by the political object which is as-
scribed to all the religious efforts of the Dissenters. Even therefore
though our Pastors, Home Missionaries, and our local Preachers,
never introduce such a topic into the pulpit at allthe fear of losing
political power is so associated with the progress of Dissent in
the minds of men possessed of local influence, that they receive, with
greater readiness, the suggestions of Clerical men, and oppose the
voluntary efforts of christians on behalf of Home.
4. In many Country districts, there is a new cry raised against the
efforts of our churches. It comes from the Oxford Divines, and
breathes the very element and spirit of the Vatican. Our Ministers
are declared to be no Ministers of Christ's Holy Gospel ; our Home
Missionaries are denounced as breaking into Christ's fold. Our reli
gious services are pronounced null and void ; and even the Gospel,
which depends on the Spirit's influence for success in saving men,
is declared to be worthless, when preached by others than Apostoli-
cally ordained men. We are given up as being without the pale of
salvation, and all men are warned against us, as if we were enemies,
instead of being the friends of the human family.
What is the consequence of all we have stated 1 Many of our
churches have been injured, a number of them at this moment can
hardly sustain themselves, and had it not been for religious principles
on their part, the strength of union in County Associations, and the
assistance rendered in some cases by the Home Missionary Society
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there are many places, which must have been deprived of the
Gospel, and the little flocks, gathered from the wilds of ignorance
and vice, must have been scattered as sheep having no shepherd.
The people cannot, without help, successfully oppose prejudice,
wealth and influence directed against them. Our Institution happily
comes in to aid them, and thus many, who would not sacrifice much
for Christ, have his Gospel preserved to them at little cost, till they
become more fully attached to religion and its claims.
But if these things are true with regard to existing churches and
efforts, what can be said of those moral wastes in our country which
remain entirely destitute? Are they to continue in their present
state? Can no plan be devised for removing the ignorance of Divine
things that so widely prevails? The last report of the Home Mission
ary Society states, that there are within 8 miles of the present sta
tions of the Agents, 350 Villages and Hamlets without the Gospel
from any denomination. If we apportion 7 Villages to one Mission
ary, here is work at once for 50 Agents. But beyond the range of
8 miles, and in other Counties where Home Missionary operations
are still more limited, there are many hundred parishes in the same
destitute condition. This oondition too is becoming worse every day,
under the zealous teaohing of men, who seem inspired with a devoted-
ness and ardor unknown in former days, but all fitted to thicken the
darkness of superstition ; and to throw around the minds of the peo
ple a stronger prejudice than ever against the pure Gospel, and the
authoritative word of God.
In such circumstances, what is to be done? The question is not
what is to become of our denomination, but what is to become of the
souls of our countrymen. If Home Missions are not extended, how
can the evil be remedied ? And in what direction are we to look for
an increase of Home Missionary efforts. If we look to Churches in
Townsthey are not always available even for villages in their own
neighbourhood ; but beyond this they cannot reachnor can an occa
sional service meet the moral wants of the people. Shall we look to
County Associations? They do take under their care a larger number
of villages, and extend their aid to those more distant towns ; and
yet all this agency is defective, both as to the number of Agents de
voted entirely to the work, the effects produced by labors which are
necessarily divided, and diffused over a space too wide to be effici
ently cultivated.
Shall we look to the Home Missionary Society ? That Institution is
doing its part, according to the countenance given to it by the Churches
of the Congregational order. It is trying to extend its agency and
its stations, and only waits for funds to extend them much further.
It is however quite evident, that unless our large churches and vigo
rous associations become more Home Missionary in their character,
and make aggressive movements on the localities around them, two
things will inevitably happensouls must perish, and our own de
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denomination will sudor injury ,'and incur deserved reproach. The in
crease of Home Missions, whether by means of individual Churches, of
County Unions, orof a general Home Missionary Society, will be found
absolutely necessary, to prevent evils being inflicted on our country
which cannot be contemplated without well-grounded alarm. On the
contrary, let self-denial and zeal be more generally exercised in all the
Churches, and means will soon be furnished for blessing our Country.
The Gospel will be introduced into many hundred parishes where it
is at present unknown. The people will hear it without being called
on to pay for it, till they have learned to desire or to love it. Chris
tian Churches will be formed in many places where no materials for
such are at present to be found-preachers will be protected by
the friends of religious liberty, and till the novelty of a preached
Gospel in many parishes shall no longer be the excuse for oppos
ing it. In every such place there will be on the Sabbath a place of
refuge for the christian cottager, and a school for his childhe will have
the ordinances of the Gospel administered without superstitious rites
and the company of fellow believers journeying to Heaven. There will
be an asylum for enlightened Christian liberty ; the bigot will not be
able to destroy it j and the true friend of man will approve and admire
it. Plant such a community of converted holy men and women in
every parish, and it is impossible that our country could ever be
brought into bondage, either political or ecclesiastical.
As yet, we are very far from this state of things. Means, beyond
anything we have hitherto attempted, must be used, if we are to keep
pace with other sections of the Christian Church, in furnishing our
share of religious instruction to the people of this country. If we
consider the number of our churchesthe religious intelligence of our
peopletheir acquaintance with the great principles of civil and reli
gious libertyif we look at the aggregate wealth of our denomination
at their comparative freedom from sectarian bigotryat their
enterprising character, and the tendency of all their opinions to in
crease it ; we feel disappointed that the advancement of Home Mis
sions, is not a more leading distinguishing characteristic of the body.
That we have done much in past years is admittedthat we are
doing a great work now we also believebut there are mighty achieve
ments yet before us to which we are called by the greatness of the
work, and by the hope of ultimate success. Other Denominations are
exerting their energies, and we ought not to be behind them. We
marvel not at the vigor displayed by the advocates of the National
Establishment. Many causes at present combine to induce this
manifestation of zeal and power ; and as so much national wealth is
under their controul, we cannot say that their large expenditure sur
prises us. Besides, if an examination takes place, it will be found
that the protestant Dissenters of England and other denominations,
raise more for religious purposes, annually, than all the friends of -
establishments put together. Startling as this assertion may appear,
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facts might easily be produced to confirm its correctness. It is by the

free exercise of christian priuciple, in the way of contribution, that
we existwith them it is only an adventitious part of their system,
and, in fact, in opposition to the principle of an established National
Church.
The accomplishment of aggressive movements, on an extended
scale, is yet on the part of our denomination greatly to be desired.
The problem to be solved is how can this neglected duty be
adequately and quickly discharged ? Have the means recently employ
ed to arouse our ministers and churches to look, earnestly and effici
ently at the claims of Home been of the right kind ? In describing the
appalling spiritual destitution of multitudes of the people, has justice
been done to the affecting case ? Has the Divine appointment, and
adaptation of the means we possess for removing the ignorance and
guilt of our perishing countrymen, been sufficiently urged upon the
friends of Christ? Have the responsibilities of their situation been
presented in all their importance and solemnity ; and has the guilt of
withholding the knowledge of salvation been pressed on their judg
ments, their sympathies, and their consciences, with all the earnest
ness demanded by the importance of the subject? What more can be
done to awaken still farther the slumbering energies of our people ?
Does the fault lie with the ministers ? Have they, from the pulpit, re
presented to their hearers, the wants of their dying countrymen as
impressively as those of the Heathen ? Have they in their weekly
services made Home a frequent and regular subject of consideration
and prayer? Are the people through the instrumentality of their
Pastors, acquainted with the necessity for exertion, self-denial, and
liberality in helping forward a cause like this ? Have they obtained
such thorough information on the subject, that they can no longer say,
" Behold we knew it not" that men are yet drawn unto death and
delivered to be slain ? Have the proportionate claims of Home and
Foreign lands been wisely and fully laid before them, so as to show
that if the ignorant in their own counties are neglected, the inhabitants
of distant lands, must ultimately lose much of that help and pity, to
which tbey are justly entitled ? Has each Pastor anxiously sought to
raise his flock to the high moral standard of Apostolic zeal, and yet
has he tried in vain ? Has he by bis own example of holy consecration
of unwearied zealof earnest longings and direct efforts for men's
salvation, exhibited a pattern worthy of their imitation, and yet have
they refused to follow it? Then the fault does not rest with the Pastor,
but with the people ; and on the day when He that now ponders the
doings of professors, shall declare the thoughts of His heart, the
neglect of souls will be found, among the most fearful crimes of the
visible church of Christ. Whoever is to blamethe evil exists ; and
if the Meetings of this week are to be of practical and permanent
benefit to Home Missions, the assembled brethren will require to
consider how numerous, great, and various difficulties can be removed.
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The following inquiries are made, in order to elicit the opinion of

the Meeting, respecting subjects of great importance to the cause of
Christ in England.
1. How can the opposition now made to the introduction of the
Gospel into many villages be counteracted 1
2. What should be done in villages, where, although no Cottage
can be procured, the people are yet anxious to hear the Gospel ?
3. How should the unkind, and, as we believe, unscriptural attacks
on the right of the Missionaries to preach to the people, be met? by
controversy in the pulpit, or by visitation among their people, or by
the circulation of suitable Tracts among them, or should it be by
silence on the subject, while the Gospel is perseveringly preached,
without reference to particular errors %
4. In what way can the lack of week day schools in Home Mission
ary stations be supplied ? In many places, the schools formed on the
exclusive principle, are made an engine for weakening, and, if possible,
destroying our Sunday schools.
5. Can any plan be adopted for protecting the people who are not
only threatened, but injured, if they persist in attending the preaching
of our Missionaries.
6. How long should the Society continue to sustain stations, which,
owing to the circumstances of the people, are not likely for many
years to come, to support the ministry of the Gospel ?
7. Can any scheme be proposed for giving greater efficiency to the
exertions of the Missionaries ?
8. Can any additional agency be employed to strengthen Home Mis
sionary stations, to rouse our churches to the necessity of more enlarged
home operationsto point out thebestplans forovercoming difficulties
to encourage and stimulate feeble churchesand to obtain from all
a larger amount of pecuniary aid, for the purpose of benefitting not
only their own localities, but also the destitute parts of England and
Wales generally. The present state of the Society's funds is such,
as to render such aid essential, even to sustain their present amount
of exertionbeing at this moment 500 in debt, while an additional
sum of 2,500 will be required by Christmas, to pay the salaries of
the Agents due at that time.
Still, the Directors are not discouragedthey may be anxiousbut
they are not dismayed. Any difficulty which at present exists, they
believe to be only temporary and that it does not arise so much from
the decrease of income, compared with the corresponding term of last
year, as from the enlarged expenditure of the Society, occasioned by
the increase of the Society's Agents, Stations, and Students. There
is very much in the present state of the Society, to encourage hope
respecting the future. Every attempt made to break up our Missionary
Stations has been unsuccessful, though villages have been closed
against us. No Missionary has been silencedno Sunday school has
been given upand no christian Church has been scattered. On the
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contrarythe work of conversion has been going onadditional

christian Churches have been formedSunday schools have been
established, and new Chapels are in the coarse of erection. Bat then
it is only while the Home Missionary Society is supported by the
Churches, that it can sustain such stations, and through the labors of
its Missionaries, preserve the light of truth, in many dreary districts
of our country. As to the favorable result of the mighty moral conflict,
now going on in this country, we have no doubt. Discouraging as it
is, to find obstacles placed in the way of christian efforts, we feel con
fident they will be removed. Inadequate as we consider all our
present attempts to evangelhce England to be, compared with the
extent of its necessities, we do cherish the hope that mightier exertions
will yet be made to supply them.
With such views of the case before as, we cannot bat feel that we
are called together for solemn and most important purposes. While
we humbly seek Divine direction, we must also give the fullest exer
cise to our own minds. And however grave the aspect of affairs may
be, which is presented to us, it would be unwise aud unmanly to
yield to discouragement. It is not the part of Christian wisdom to
close our eyes on difficulties or dangers ; but rather, on the fullest
and broadest consideration of them, to exercise that firmness of pur
pose which will not waver in the midst of trials, and to employ such
prudent, determined and zealous efforts, as are fitted to accomplish
the great object we have in view. Believing that the object we seek
to promote is the cause of truth and righteousness, we may adopt,
without presumption, the language of inspiration. " No weapon that
is formed against thee shall prosper ; and every tongue that shall rise
against thee in judgment, thou shalt condemn."

THE PASTOR'S NOTE BOOK.No. 9.

From the work of Dr. Nelson of America" Cause and Cure of Infi
delity," a striking and useful book.
THE MAN OF SORROWS.
I remembered that I had heard it stated, or had read, that the
famously profligate Earl of Rochester was much surprised after
reading the fifty-third chapter of Isaiah. This wicked man was not
destitute of education, and he knew that if the book of Isaiah had
been no older than the Greek translation of it, made for the Alexan
drian library, still it had been read two hundred years before the birth
of the Saviour; and this was as striking as though it had been a
thousand. It was said that this earl avowed, in pale astonishment,
that the twelve verses contained an accurate account of the life, recep
tion, character, trial, manner of trial, death, manner of death, resur
rection, &c. of the crucified Saviour. He thought it as plain as the
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history of him given in Matthew. My cariosity was excited. I wished

to judge for myself, and I opened the book and read , " Who hath
believed our report, and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?"
" I thought that if this was a complaint of the apostles, that so few
of our race had listened to their message, or receive their doctrines,
it was perhaps not destitute of accuracy thus far. I read again, " He
shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of dry
ground."
I asked a minister what he understood by this. He replied, that
plants that grow from a dry soil are tender, and that they require more
watering, and more the watchful care of the gardener than others. He
said that he had read of the Redeemer, that he was waited upon by
angels ; that he was strengthened ; and that he supposed the Saviour
had as much the care of his heavenly Father, as the attentive husband
man ever bestows upon the tenderest plant. I could not controvert
his opinion, but I read on without deciding as yet, in my own mind,
on its correctness.
" He hath no form nor comeliness, and when we shall see him, there
is no beauty that we should desire him."
I did not find this very hard to understand, for I had known before
the Jews, having expected a splendid prince for their Messiah, one
who would make them very wealthy and very powerful, did not see
much beauty in the poverty of the reputed Son of Joseph, of Nazareth.
Neither did the next verses require any interpreter.
" He is despised and rejected of men, a man of sorrows and
acquainted with grief; and we hid as it were our faces from him.
He was despised and we esteemed him not.
" Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows ; yet we
did esteem him stricken, smitten of God and afflicted.
" But he was wounded for our transgressions ; he was bruised for
oar iniquities ; the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and with
his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray, we
have turned every one to his own way, and the Lord hath laid on him
the iniquity of via all."
I could see that the doctrine of substitution, which I had preached
all my life, was surely in these verses ; but I was not so much sur
prised as I have since been, to see how often it is repeated and varied
a mode of expression, in this short chapter. The next two verses
began to awaken my attention.
" He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his
mouth; he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter; and as a sheep
before her shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth.
" He was taken from prison and from judgment, and who shall
declare his generation; for he was cut off out of the land of the living;
for the transgression of my people was he stricken."
I remembered his singular silence before Pilate, but this did not
seem to be the only item mentioned concerning his trial. Criminals
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usually when taken into custody, are confined In the jail until the
sitting of the court, which is often not sooner than some weeks or
months. If they are tried and condemned, they are thrown again into
prison, and after a time executed. I had heard that the word prison,
in many languages, often meant no more than oustody; therefore,
when I read, " he was taken from prison andfrom judgment," I remem
bered that Christ was taken into custody, and hurried directly before
the judgment-seat; his trial hurried on by shouts of impatience, and
as soon as condemned, he was taken from judgment immediately
to execution. These circumstantial details began to strike me with
much interest, which was not diminished by the succeeding verse.
" And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his
death, because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his
mouth."
It was plain enough that he lay in the tomb of the rich man of
. Arimathea, whilst the wicked soldiers surrounded it; but one who
understood the Hebrew, informed me that the original text stated
more directly what is related in the New Testament: viz. that they
designed his grave with the wicked ; but God ordered it otherwise,
because he had done no violence ; because he was not a malefactor,
he was not permitted to be buried with malefactors, where his enemies
certainly were about to bury him, if no one had asked Pilate for his
body.
" Yet it pleased the Lord, to bruise him, he hath put him to grief;
when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed,
he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper
in his hand."
I had read just before that he was to be cut off out of the land of
the living, and buried ; of course when I found it declared that his
days were yet to be prolonged, I was necessarily reminded of his
resurrection. I could see without assistance from any commentary,
that with his resurrection announced in this verse, was also connected
the prosperity of his cause. In the Bible, and by the church in every
age, the converted or those born again, are, and have been called the
children of God. I was aware of this, and could understand of course,
that if he saw his seed in a time of prosperity, it must be after his leav
ing the earth, for whilst here he was the man of sorrows.
" He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied ; by
his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many, for he shall
bear their iniquities. Therefore will I divide him a portion with the
great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, because he hath
poured out his soul unto death ; and he was numbered with the trans
gressors, -and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the
transgressors."
The oriental expressions of having a portion with the great, and
dividing the spoil with the strong, I knew in other eastern books
referred to prosperity. I remembered that whether he merited it or
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not, the name of Christ had extended over a considerable part of our
race, and that his friends believed his sceptre would reach still wider.
I did not know but that his portion was to be truly great.
The doctrine of vicarious sufferings is reiterated in these two last
verses. That he was to be numbered with actual transgressors is
declaredone was crucified on his right hand, and the other on his
left.
That he was to pray for them is announced ; and I now see that it
is very affecting to think of his saying, whilst the weight of his body
was resting on metallic spikes, " Father forgive them, they know not
what they do."
On closing the volume I could not but confess, that the circumstan
tials, and death, trial and burial, resurrection and results, were pre
sented in a singular variety. If I had asked myself why I had read
this so often before without observing it, the truthful answer must
have been somewhat humiliating. In consequence of the long indul
gence of sin, sensuality and pride, it is true that ignorance and slug
gish inattention will take possession of the soul of man. Respect
ing heaven's pure religion, the intellectual operations of the wisest
become utterly besotted.

SOLILOQUY
OF A CHRISTIAN MINISTER ON HIS WAY TO THE SANCTUARY.
I am going to the sanctuarygoing to meet Godgoing to engage
in his worshipgoing to preach his word ! that word bywhich both my
self and my hearers must finally be judged. I shall soon be surround
ed by a number of beings whose existence is never to terminate ; but
who, after millions of ages will still be immortal. Either the Bible is
untrue, or every man, woman, and child among them, will dwell in
everlasting misery or joy. As soon as they have passed the narrow
boundary of life, they must rise to the companionship of the highest
order of beings, or sink to the doom of the lowest. Providence has
appointed me to declare to them the misery of their condition as
sinners, and to direct their attention to that blessed way, which
infinite wisdom has opened for their complete restoration to happiness.
I am to represent to them the character of a Saviour who is waiting
to be gracious. I am to show them the utter impossibility of their
being saved by any other means. I am to watch for their souls ; to
labor that I may be instrumental in their everlasting welfare ; and
when I have finished the short period allotted for me on earth, I am
to appear before the tribunal of my Creator, to give up my account
to say how I have improved my talents ; what exertions I have
made in the office I sustain, and what effects have resulted from them.
Perhaps, before another Sabbath day, some that hear me this day will
have removed to their long home ; they may have appeared before
their Makerthey may have given in their account. What if it
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should be said of any, that I have been accessary to their damnation

that I had not reproved, that I had not entreated, that I had not
instructed them ! What if they should to eternity, be heaping curses
upon my head, because of my lukewarmness and inattention?
Or perhaps, before the arrival of another Sabbath, I may have
finished my course on earth ; I may now be going to preach my last
sermon.The opportunities I now enjoy of winning souls to Christ
may be the last I shall ever have. Oh that I may be enabled to keep
my own accountability and the immortality of my hearers in view,
May they annihilate all fear of the creature, and make me solicitous
to please God. May I enter the sanctuary under the deep impres
sions of his presence ! May I remember that he is acquainted with
all my thoughts, and with all my intentions. May I be kept from the
folly of striving merely to gratify the outward ear! May I be anima
ted with ardent zealzeal according to knowledge ! May I be in a
spiritual and heavenly frame of mind! May I strive to cherish this
disposition in those that hear me ! May I be very serious and very
much in earnest for my own salvation, and that of all those that hear
me ; and above all, may I be indulged with thy smiles, O, thou infi
nitely blessed God; and when my work on earth is done, rise to
noble communion with Thee, and thy Son, for ever. Amen, and
Amen.

GEMS wish, but in a devotedness of mind

Frem the Cabinet o/apritatt Christian, to God ; for had we all that our heart
could desire, and yet did not possess
No. 5. a mind resigned to his will, they
" To feel a disposition to weigh all would prove a bitter sweet a curse,
the good and ill of life, in the balances and not a blessing."
of the sanctuary, is surely desirable :
and in doing so, we shall escape much " Think not, O worldling, when
self-deceiving, to which a contrary we speak of death, as you think we
spirit and temper would subject us. often do, that we do it with a melan
We are prone to judge partially con choly dread. Consider how he who
cerning ourselves, and as we would had no cause to fear it, " spake of
have things to be ; but the immutable his decease." It is true, the subject
standard of truth, discovers all things produced many gloomy apprehensions
as they really are. While the good in the minds of his disciples ; for they
Lord gives us all things richly to en were not aware of its blessed, its glo
joy, yet must not our hearts be set rious design ; bnt inasmuch as ice are
upon them, on the one hand ; neither, persuaded of this, let us lift up our
on the other, must we despise them. heads, and with gladness of heart
In the love ofhis espousals, the young contemplate our own in connexion
convert is apt to diverge toward the with it. If we are his, then among
latter extremethe former (the more other things, ' death is ours ;' ' nay,
fatal error of the two) is one into in all these things, we are more than
which many an aged disciple falls conquerors, through him that loved
thus bringing darkness into his soul us.' "
a frigidity of mind, into the winter
of life. Lord, ever keep thou my soul" I think there is no other grace,
looking unto Him, who lived and died,
to which God has promised " more
and now lives, that I may never die."
grace" than that of humility. Why
then are we so backward to cultivate
" Comfort, enjoyment, pleasure, this ornamental, this prolific plant i Is
consist not in possessing what we it because it meets with more than
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common opposition from corrupt na
ture? this should rather urge us to
double diligence in its culture. It is
however a grace, less distinguishable
to the eye of fellow-creatures, than
most others. At the same time, its
excellence is so universally allowed,
that few are found, who do not make
some pretensions to it ; and thus it is,
that humility has so many counter
feits."
" That man is greatly mistaken,
INTELLIGENCE FROM THE VARIOUS HOM E
MISSIONARY STATIONS.
BUCKS.
In presenting my sixth Report to
the Directors, it gives me much plea
sure to be able to state, that the in
creased attention which appears to be
paid to the subject of religion, and
the spirit of hearing manifested at
each of our stations here, is very en
couraging. AtB , excepting when
the weather is unfavorable, (many of
the people coming a distance) our con
gregations maintain a good average,
and many persons of respectability,
as well as the humbler classes, are
more regular in their attendance.
The Religious Tract Society having
kindly sent me a supply of Tracts, I
hope soon to bring this town under
regular visitation on the loan plan.
G U . The numbers and
attention of the hearers at this place
are very encouraging; the time be
fore last of my being there, being a
fine day, we had more present than
ever ; the room being much too small,
a great many listened outside to the
message of mercy. They fearing that
from want of a room, I shall not be
able to visit them bye and bye, have
commenced a subscription among
themselves, in order that if necessary,
I may hire one.
P , I resumed my week evening
service here last Wednesday week,
having visited nearly every house in
the place, and leaving Tracts before
the service ; the attendance and spirit
of the people is most pleasing. The
good old Lady, who gives up the use
of her house for me to preach in, is,
I am sorry to say, very ill ; but the
people have procured another room
for me to-morrow evening.
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who glories in his sanctification, in
his conformity to Christ, in his simple
views ofjustification by faith, in holy
resolutions, or desires after heaven.
To live in the enjoyment of these,
and to be practically grateful for
them, is a blessed privilege ; but in
nothing will their possessor " glory,
save in the cross of his Lord, Jesus
Christ,"not even in the work of the
Spirit within himonly in the work
of Christ for him."
L L , As I intimated in my
last Report, the room has been open
ed here, and with very encouraging
prospects; we sadly want some forms.
Would the Committee kindly aid us
in procuring some ?
o
CUMBERLAND.
A new Station.
In sending my first Journal to the
Directors, it may not be out of place
to give a brief outline of my opera
tions, and what has come under my
observation since I entered upon this
station. I came to A on the 6th
ofJune, and immediately commenced
my labours. I found it to be an
extensive and a necessitous field of
labour, the parish being fifteen miles
long by four broad. The villages are
smallthe population scattered, and
wholly confined to agricultural pur
suits. My first work consisted in
visiting the villages and hamlets-
introducing myselfto the people, with
a Tract in my hand, and acquainting
them with the nature and object of
my mission. Some received me cor
dially, and heard what I had to say,
patientlyothers looked upon me
with a suspicious eye, and listened to
me with seeming indifferencea few
were sufficiently unpolite to treat me
with contempt, and to refuse to take
the Tracts. In subsequent visits, I
entered into conversation with the
people regarding their views of
religion, and prospects for eternity.
Almost universally I found the utmost
ignorance and self-righteousness pre
vailing. The way of salvation through
a Redeemer, is manifestly unknown,
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and the poor deluded people risk their
eternal all on their own good deeds,
or negative qualities. Instances in
proof of this statement occur daily,
some of which may be referred to in
a future Journal.
In regard to the public services, I
may state, that on the first Sabbath
I preached at C H , to a con
gregation of between 40 and 50, and
at S , to about 40 people. For the
following Sabbath I had a meeting
intimated at L N , but when I
weut only two or three were assem
bled. I again went through the vil
lage, and invited the people to come
out, which many promised to dobut
at an hour after the time appointed,
only about 30 were collected, who
heard the word attentively. In the
evening, I preached at A , a ham
let, seven miles distant from L N
to a congregation of 00.
It will be unnecessary to state the
proceedings of every Sabbath, as tbe
Directors will perceive that my labors
are now extended to several more
villages, and that I have commenced
several week meetings also that the
congregations are increasing.
In contrasting the former and pre
sent aspect of the station, I see
grounds for encouragement, and abun
dant reason for thankfulness to the
God of all grace, who has permitted
me to labour in his cause, and who
has condescended to smile in some
measure upon my efforts in this
benighted quarter of the land. I de
sire to go on in the strength of the
Lordto be filled with the spirit, that
I may feel the power of the gospel
upon my own soulthat I may live
under its influence, and be fitted to
proclaim it to others in all its native
simplicity. The husbandman must
first labour before he partake of the
fruitslet us sow in faith, fully ex
pecting to reap for Christ.
DEVON.
In the village of T we have to
labour in the midst of great opposi
tion from the Clergymen. Intimida
tion is carried to aconsiderable extent
with the poor people ; so that many
who would attend our preaching, are
thus prevented. But we have reason
to hope, that the word has not been
delivered in vain during the past
quarter. One female, who, until
recently had been much prejudiced
against us, has become a constant
hearer, and we trust the " gospel has
been made the power of God to her
salvation,"
At M the appearance of things
is very gratifying; the little Chapel
continues to be crowded with the
most attentive hearers. No instance
of conversion has come nnder our
notice, but we cannot but think that
divine truth is exerting its saving in
fluence upon some minds, although its
fruit is at present withheld from our
view. Those who have given them
selves to the Church are walking
together in harmony and peace, and
appear deeply interested in the wel
fare of the cause.
At B the attendance is gradu
ally improving, and there is reason to
believe, that much of the prejudice
which formerly existed is now wearing
away. Tracts are here generally
lent, and much good has arisen from
their distribution; for thereby some
of the hearers have been discovered
to be enquirers after spiritual infor
mation.
I was lately called upon to visit an
aged man in affliction, whose mind
was in the most deplorable state of
darkness imaginable. He had, from
childhood, been accustomed to attend
the Established Church; but had
never been made acquainted with the
important truth, that he was a
sinner." He appeared quite com
posed with regard to death and eter
nity, under the delusion of his having
done all he could, and that if he had
omitted any duty, God would pardon
him, because he had never been
taught to read, or otherwise instruct
ed. I cannot conceive that greater
ignorance can existamong the heathen
respecting the person and work of
the Redeemer, of whom the Scriptures
declare, " that there is none other
name given under heaven amongst
men by whom we must be saved." It
is hoped, that the visit to this poor
man, was in some measure blessed to
the enlightening of his mind upon the
fall and ruin of man, and his recovery
by Jesus Christ. Should his life be
continued, I hope still farther to in
struct him in the way of salvation,
encouraged with the thought that
God can, by his blessing upon the
means, enlighten and save in the
eleventh hour, even this deluded and
ignorant sinner.
G continues in the same plea
sing state, as it regards the external
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appearance ; large congregations,
composed chiefly of persons who,
until recently, never heard the gospel
before. We cannot but indulge the
hope, that the precious seed sown
here is taking root, and will ultimately
bring forth much fruit to the glory of
God.
A pleasing circumstance occurred
at the Anniversary of the Chapel,
when a collection was made towards
removing the remaining debt. A
poor widow, dependant on her labour
for support, sent after the service a
Sovereign, enclosed in paper, upon
which was written " a widow's mite."
Nothing can exceed the gratitude
shown by the villagers generally for
the gospel, and we feel assured, that
were it not for their poverty, they
would do much for the cause of God.
Upon the whole, we are encouraged
to persevere, although it is with us
" the day of small things." We take
comfort from the declaration of God,
" that his word shall not return unto
him void."
It is gratifying to find, that the
Revels around us, to which I have
frequently referred in former Jour
nals, have had less injurious influence
on our hearers, this, than on any pre-
ceeding year, since the adoption of
this station. I have always raised my
voice, and put forth my efforts against
the evil, but never before with so
much apparent success.
When I preached at P , on what
the people call " Revel Sunday," I
had an excellent congregation, and
spake as pointedly as I could against
the wickedness then abounding in the
village, both as to its nature and con
sequences. The people were evident
ly wrought upon, and two men at the
close of the service, who never failed
spending the evening at the public
house where the Revel was held, when
invited by their wives and others to
go as usual, replied, they could never
go again, after hearing the sermon ;
nor could any prevail on them to
change their determination. Their
resolution had a considerable effect
on other villagers, in deterring them
from resorting to the injurious scene.
These two men are constant in their
attendance on the preaching of the
gospel, and appear to receive, with
the deepest interest, every word as
it drops from the lips of your Agent.
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May this be the beginning of greater
things.
AtC , where this annual abomi
nation prevails to a greater extent,
than in any other parish in these parts,
we have observed, that less evil has
been done this year, among the young
people who attend the preaching of
the gospel. A number of the Sabbath
school Teachers, and others of the
congregation, adopted a plan for the
day on which temptations were the
most powerful and numerous, which
indicated their anxiety for safety at
such a time of danger; and not a
little gratified me. They agreed to
form a party, leave early in the morn
ing, and spend the day in a village
about ten miles off, which is renowned
for its interesting and romantic scene
ry. Their arrangements being made,
I was invited to accompany them,
which I did with the greatest plea
sure, and am bappy to say, that every
thing I saw, and heard among them,
for the whole day, afforded me the
highest satisfaction, as to the state of
their minds, as well as the enjoyments
they sought.
It was delightful to raise the song
of praise amidst the most picturesque
Bcenes, and speak of the love of God,
while his wisdom and power were
displayed in the heavens, the earth,
and the sea, which from this interest
ing spot appeared in view. I witness
much, very much, that is truly en
couraging among them, and trust that
a future day will prove the advantage
of our present operations. We, there
fore persevere, humbly depending on
the promise of him, in whose work
we are engaged, and whose blessing
we may confidently expect.
DORSET.
Since my writing you last, I am
happy to say, that things appear to
be going on as prosperously as can
well be expected.
The harvest being now nearly over,
I have commenced the week evening
preaching services, which have been
very well attended. My visits are ear
nestly desired, and very thankfully re
ceived, by many of the people. I have
met with scarcely an exception. One
person on whom I called,who has been
ill for several weeks, gave me great
pain at witnessing the most awful
ignorance and indifference on his part
respecting a future state, although
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he appeared to be on the threshold
of eternity. I conversed with him
for some time, and then prayed with
him, although he did not wish me to
do so. I have repeated my visits,
generally about twice in the week,
the distance preventing my doing so
oftener, it being thll tive miles trom
my residence; but on the two last
occasions, when I have been leaving
his room, his language has been, do,
Sir, come again as soon as you canl
Pleasing as it is to witness even this
change, yet this is not sumcient; yet
who can tell, but that these visits
may lead to his real conversion to
God, I earnestly pray that they may
do so.
The cause at V-_ has sustained
a loss in the removal, by death, of
Mrs. P-, who had recently come
to reside in the neighbourhood of
V- Chapel, and evidently felt
great interest in the cause at that
place. The nature of her allliction,
which was ot' short duration, quite
prevented Elly visit being made, but
her end, without doubt, was peace.
She was interred in a vault belong
ing to the family in V- Chapel,
which was nearly tilll on that solemn
occasion. I delivered a short ad
dress, which was listened to with
more than usual attention, and I hope
will be productive ofsome good. On
the afternoon ofthe following Sab
bath, I improved the event, and al
though the weather was very unfa
vorable for attendance, yet every part
of the Chapel was crowded to excess,
and I have since been informed, that
some persons came to the Chapel two
hours before the service, in order to
secure a seat. And while I endea
voured to show, with great plainness
of speech, the importance of being
prepared tor death, and dwelt upon
the event as an affecting proof of the
uncertainty of human life, that one
who had so recently worshipped with
us in that house, should be then lying
in the silent tomb beneath our teet,
but one feeling seemed to pervade
the whole assembly, and that was
one of deep soleuinity, while at inter
vals the stillness ofdeath seemed to be
broken by a voice from the tomb, say
ing, Set thine house in order, for
thou shalt die and not live; and of
a truth I felt on that occasion as a
dying man addressing dying men.
And while I doubt not that that ser
vice has produced impressions that
will never he etfaced, yet I pray that
it may not end in producing mere im
pressions, but that it may lead to the
most important practical results.
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There is still upon this station a
great spirit for hearing of Him who
came to seek and to save that which
is lost." Our Chapels continue to be
well filled, and the schools and prayer
meetings are well attended. lhe
Church members arc upon the whole
in a healthy state. They are walking
in the fear of the Lord, and in the
comforts of the Holy Ghost.
Satan and wicked men, for the past
month, have been unusually busy.
The village feasts have been held for
the past four Sabbaths. These scenes
of crime of every kind are dreadful.
With a view to counteract the desire
to frequent these usages of the devil,
in this village I met the children of
the Sabbath schools. At 3 oclock in
the afternoon 117 children assembled.
After the treat,we went upon H-
H--, and sung a hymn. In the even
ing, the Teachers were addressed
upon the best means to make Sabbath
schools nurseries to the church of
Christ. Teachers, Parents, Children
and Missionary, were all delighted,
and it is hoped, that this, and other
means used, will,under a divine bless
ing, stop the streams of sin and
iniquity, so common at village revels.
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KENT.
The hopfping season, especially in
this part o the country, prevents any
regular week services, and very much
interferes with the attendance upon
the Sabbath. Both town and country
are thrown into one mixed confusion,
by an influx ofsome thousands, chiely
trom London, and generally disorderly
characters, for the employment of
hopping. As they are collected to
gether only at this bustling season,
no one seems to consider their moralgy
destitute condition,aud ifthey shoul ,
they are supposed to be too had ever
to be reclaimed, forgetting that, the
gospel is the power of God unto salva
tion." Many, even of these persons,
however, are glad of the means of
grace when Sought out. I met with
an incident at the beginning of the
hop season, that will prove this. I
met with an Irish woman that fixed
her eyes upon me, saying, she had
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seen me before, she had heard me
preach. I interrogated her, and found
she had heard me some years ago at
the New Tabernacle, W E , where
she came out from her confinement in
child birth, and had a note for the
minister to return thanks ; this cir
cumstance of course readily brought
me to her recollection. Perhaps this
excited more than ordinary sympathy
in behalf of the hoppers, aud I have
taken that interest which has induced
me to use every means in their behalf.
I have distributed about 1200 hand
bills and tracts, which have been
gratefully received in many instances.
I have also preached to them, and
have been heard with much attention.
When I first visited the village of
O , I found the Clergyman had
about five hearers. The only school
was an evening school, taught by an
avowed Infidel, Our room, which is
a large one, is always full ; and we
have 50 children gratuitously taught
on the Tuesday evening of every
week, whose behaviour is much im
proved. An old inhabitant told me
the other day, the village was quite
changed for the better.
LINCOLN.
C is a very benighted place,
and has been long neglected. We
have had a tent service there, which
was well attended. The day was fine,
and it seemed as if heaven were smi
ling on our attempts to do good. The
bright shining of the sun, after so
much wet and stormy weather, re
minded us of the light of that gosuel
which was about to shine on this be
nighted town. The presence of God
was evidently with us, and many were
impressed with the truths they heard.
May this be the beginning of better
and brighter days for this town and
neighbourhood.
Sir Culling Eardley Smith has kind
ly given a piece of land as a site for a
place of worship, but the season is too
far advanced to commence building.
A room has, however, been obtained
for service during the winter months.
C is not entirely new ground, as
a cause existed here for a few years,
which declined, and the Chapel was
sold. We hope it will be revived,
and that the glory of the latter house
will be greater than that of the for
mer. Difficulties we expect, but these
vol. i. n. s.
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are ours, not God's, and he is with us
to remove and overcome them.
At M R , a town nine miles
distant from C , there is reason to
believe a congregation may be gather
ed. Many persons are ready to
come forward, and are wishing for
the appointment of an agent for the
town and neighbourhood, which pre
sents a good field for Home Missio
nary labour.
The desire of many persons, and
some of them the most respectable of
the town, the fact that there is no
gospel in the church, and the peculiar
state of other denominations in the
town, seem to indicate that this is the
time for vigorous exertion. God, I
have no doubt, has directed the at
tention of the Society to this part of
the country, and he will bless our
exertions.
SOMERSET.
I have nothing particular to report
regarding this station this month,
Our congregation has again under
gone a change ; and I am happy to
say, that as the visitors leave, the in
habitants of the place return. Church
influence in every form is still exert
ed againstus ; yetwekeepourground,
and upon the whole advance. Light,
we trust, i9 spreading ; prejudice is
being broken down, and the " word
of God, we trust will, in due time, have
free course and be glorified." The
ordinance of baptism was administer
ed for the first time in the Chapel a
week or two agoan occurrence that
proved the cause of much nneasiness
to the Clergymen of the Church. So
much alarmed were they at the pros
pect of our beginning to administer
the ordinance of baptism, &c. that the
Curate had the hardihood (I cannot
use a milder term) to visit the young
man whose child was to be baptised,
and who is one of our members, again
and again, and to urge, with all the
arguments he could muster, the pro
priety of having the child baptised at
the Church. His efforts, however,
were in vain. In the course of his
conversation, he plainly avowed his
belief in baptismal regeneration.
Every child, who was baptised, he
believed to be born again : " the seed,
as he likewise expressed it, was then
sown."
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We have recently lost, by death,
one of oar most valuable friends, in
the person of Mrs. B , sister to
the late Mr. J C , who was
instrumental in introducing the gos
pel into this neighbourhood. It was
her happiness to constitute part of a
family, who are remarkable for their
upright deportment and pious con
versation ; and to be blessed with a
mother whose whole life seems to be
that of prayer to God. Under the in
fluence of these advantages, and the
divine blessing, our departed friend
became distinguished, at a very early
period, for the equanimity and sweet
ness of her disposition, and also for
tlic strictness of her morality. Her
kindness to those in distress was so
well known, that in regard to her
neighbours, it need not be recorded
here, as it is already written on their
hearts. She felt very solicitous that
the children in the neighbourhood
should be instructed in divine things,
and therefore did her utmost to pro
mote the interests of our Sabbath
schools, especially that at S , the
village in which she resided. She
often expressed the deepest concern
for the spiritual condition of her
neighbours, and mourned over the
gross darkness, and lamentable indif
ference, abounding around her. The
intemperance and blasphemy of the
people, together with the profaning
both the name and day of the Lord,
were the source of great grief to her
pious mind. And she deeply regretted
that any countenance should be given
to these evils, by masters indulging
in the iniquitous practice of paying
wages on the Lord's day, &c.
As a believer in Christ, she was re
markable for her love to the house of
God and its ordinances; and con
stantly breathed the sweet sentiment
of the Psalmist, " I was glad," &c.
Under all the variety of feelings, and
the innumerable conflicts ofthe Chris
tian's life, she has been often heard
to say, " I would not give up my hope
in Christ for ten thousand worlds."
Those sweet lines of the Poet were
accordant with her feelings, and there
fore were often upon her lips ;
" The opening heavens," &c.
On one occasion, when a friend,
who had lost a praying father, ex
pressed to her his concern at being
deprived of that father's prayers for
ever, she promptly replied, " No, you
have not lost them for ever. Doubt
less there are many of them yet to be
answered for you." It has often af
forded great pleasure to her christian
friends to hear her converse on divine
subjects. And it was evident, from
the manner in which she used to dwell
upon the truth, so far from her being
a forgetful hearer, it was her con
stant aim to hide the word of God in
her heart.
As a mother, knowing the value of
parental instruction and prayer in
her own experience, she was all aux-
iety to discharge her duty to her off
spring in this respect, with the most
affectionate fidelity. And while de
sirous that they might have all pros
perity, yet she regarded temporal
good as a mere trifle, when compared
with those things which related to
their souls, to God, and eternity. The
dear children, who are now bereaved,
will long remember the manner in
which she pleaded with God on their
behalf, and doubtless the beneficial
result will yet appear in a still more
extensive degree than it now does.
During her last affliction, she evinced
the utmost patience, tranquility, and
resignation. Often expressed strong
confidence in the efficacy oftheA ton e-
ment, and renouncedas indeed she
had long since doneall claim to
merit through any other but Him who
came into the world to save sinners.
She was often heard to say, " I had
fainted unless I had believed, to see
the goodness of the Lord in the land
of the living." But now she has
" fought the good fight, finished her
course, and kept the faith." She
was born Nov. 20, 1796, and died on
the 23rd day of May, 1841, full of
hope and joy in believing. And her
bereaved relatives, and christian
friends, are privileged to hear a voice
from heaven, saying unto them,
" Write, Blessed are the dead which
die in the Lord, from henceforth:
yea, saith the Spirit, that they may
rest from their labors ; and their
works do follow them."
In her we have lost a valued friend,
but we have reason to believe, her
respected and bereaved husband
to whom she was a most affectionate
and faithful wifewill readily carry
into effect all her benevolent wishes
and intentions. O that the num
ber of christians, so exemplary, and
so useful as our departed friend, may
daily increase. Amen.
o
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WARWICKSHIRE. subjects ; and I hope it will open up

As my Landlord is an Innkeeper,
I called one evening to mention some
things regarding my house, when a
party were busy at cards. I took oc
casion to make a few remarks re
garding this amusement, when the
question was put. Is card playing a
sin i Having made a few remarks re
garding sinful pleasures, it was agreed
that a party of them should come to
the Chapel on Sabbath evening, when
I should preach a sermon upon what
may be termed sinful pleasures.
Having taken that text 2 Tim. iii. 4,
6. Men shall be lovers of pleasure, &c.
they kept to their promise, and listen
ed with great attention : and on the
Monday I had the satisfaction to hear,
that one of the company, and one who
was engaged on the evening mention
ed, said he never would play at cards
again, and others remarked, they
would come again to the Chapel. I
think the Lord may have some good
end to answer. A meeting of young
men is proposed, for the purpose of
studying Religious and Scientific
to them pleasures very superior to
cards, theatres, or other amusements
of a similar kind.
SUPERSTITION.
As I was visiting the sick and dying
the other day, I met with an aged
woman, much afflicted with the Bron-
chocele, or thick neck. I said to her,
" That is a dangerous neck, can you
get no cure for it?" " Sir, I had
thought of trying the dead man's
hand,who hanged himself last week."
" And are you really so infatuated as
to suppose that a dead man's hand
could do you any good ?" " Why,
Sir, they say so, when the man hangs
himself." " And were there any fe
males that made the experiment?"
" O yes, Sir, there were three women
besides my daughter, who made the
fourth, but I did not do it myself."
" I am glad you did not, and hope
you will never be so weak as to be
lieve such vain, superstitious notions."

MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
EXTRACT FROM THE REPORT per annum ; the expenditure exceed
OF THE WEST RIDING OF ing that sum by 30. per annum.
In the second seven years the expen
YORKSHIRE HOME MISSIO diture was 490. per annum ; the re
NARY SOCIETY, for 1841. ceipts minus that amount by 70. per
annum. In the last seven years the
expenditure has been 560. per an
"Your Committee cannot close this num ; the receipts being below that
account without observing that the sum by an average of 20. per an
past history of the Society, thus rap num.
idly brought before them, painfully
proves how much the want of funds " Such then, has been the past his
has prevented its benevolent inten tory of the West Riding Home Mis
tions from being carried fully into sionary Society; and fully does that
effect. Yet the same review also history justify the language of Mr.
proves that whenever the claims of Scales, when in the Circular already
the Society have been fairly brought quoted he says :
before the Churches of the Riding, " It is certain that as yet we have
they have, generally speaking, re never done justice to our common
sponded to the call. And although principleshave never fairly put forth
the amount of contributions for the our strengthhave never fully com
last twenty years has been far below bined our efforts for the purpose of
the wishes of the Committee, and extending the Gospel of God our Sa
certainly inadequate to the full deve- viour throughout the important field
lopemerit of their plans, they yet feel of Home Missionary enterprise which
grateful that in the amount contri lies before us ; and that if we com
buted there has been a gradual im pare ours with many other County
provement. Associations, or Unions, in districts
" During the^rst seven years, the less populous and far less favourable,
income was in round numbers 320. we shall appear to be greatly wanting
26-J HOME MISSIONARY
to ourselves, and to fall far behind in
zeal, activity, and liberality."
" The whole amount raised by the
churches of the West Riding in twenty
one years for Home Missionary pur
poses, has been 8893. 15s. 6d. The
Lancashire Union for similar purposes
expended in the first twenty years,
12,731. 8s. 9d. But mark the sub
sequent progress of our Lancashire
brethren. After the Union attained its
majority, it put forth its noblest ener
gies, and in the following year.t lie con
tributions amounted for the first time
to 1000. Ten years afterwards sums
were voted for Home Missionary pur
poses, amounting to 2000. Brethren,
let us imitate this noble example, that
at the twenty-second Anniversary we
may be able also to record that the
contributions to the West Riding
Home Missionary Society reached
1000 ; and then we may also hope,
that they who may be spared to see
the thirty-second Anniversary may re
joice that of this Riding, as of Lan
cashire, it may then be said, " The
sums toted to the different stations
amounted to 2000." We hare eleven
years before us in which to do it, and
with God's help, and the Churches'
good-will, let us hope that it may be
done.
" The present position of the Socie
ty is soon stated. Details have been
laid before your Committee from 35
stations. There are 855 members in
church fellowship, of whom 131 have
been added during the past year. The
average attendance of the Congrega
tions is 4220 ; of the out stations 2800.
The Sabbath schools contain 2 453 chil
dren, and 597 teachers. The various
stations by the increased amount of
their collections, and their Christmas
cards, have this year contributed
150. 5s. 6;i(l. The whole Receipts
for the year have been 674. 6s. 7Jd. ;
the expenditure 875. 4s. 7d. ; leav
ing a balance due to the Treasurer of
114. 13s. 8Jd. Yet stop we cannot
go back we dare not, and therefore
committed to this great work we must
rouse ourselves to the exigencies of
the times and the necessities of the
ease, and prove that we can under
stand and act upon the admonition of
the Apostle to the Church at Corinth ,
and while we imitate the example, we
shall also reap the benefit promised to
them.
" Therefore I thought it necessary
do exhort the brethren, that they
MAGAZINE
would go before unto you, and make
up beforehand your bounty, whereof
ye had noticejdbefore, thatgthe same
might be ready, as a matter of bounty,
and not as of covetousness. But this
I say, he which sowctli sparingly
shall reap also sparingly ; and he
which soweth bountitnlly shall reap
also bountifully. For the adminis
tration of this (pnblic) service not
only supplieth the want of the saints,
but is abundant also by many^tltanks-
givings unto God."
NEW CHAPEL at ALSWEAR.
South Moulton, Sept. 14, 1841.
Believing in the promises and
power of God, we, in 1840 erected our
village Chapel at Alswear, though at
the time we had a considerable debt
upon our own sanctuary. Through
this erection, we involved ourselves
in a debt of 200. ; but our faith was
not misplaced ; for, by the exertions
of sundry friends, we reduced it
to 130., whilst agreeable to the
wishes of the benefactors, we further
acknowledge, through your pages,
Three Pounds received of Mr. How
ard, and One Pound of Mr. Davy,
both members at the W'eighhouse, and
residing in the Borough. If a few
others, that have the means, would
thus assist our infant cause, not only
would the mother church be relieved
from a difficulty, but five parishes
which this Chapel accommodates
would be able to say, in every sense,
ours is a free chapel. May the Lord
raise us up friends, for as a little leak
can sink a large ship, so this little
debt is likely at least to impede our
sailing.
F. Meadows."
LEICESTERSHIRE.
On Monday the 18th of October,
thelndependent Association ofLeices
tershire held its Annual Public Meet
ing at Bond Street Chapel, Mr.
Alderman Cripps in the chair. The
report was read by the Secretary, and
in its detail of operations, it furnished
occasion at once for the expression of
thankfulness, and for that ofdespon
dency. The Treasurer stated, that
notwithstanding the munificent dona-
 FOB NOVEMBSH, 1811. ass
tion of 100 from Mr. Sims of Shed- remains at the well ; and happily, by
diugworth, a sum considerably larger the aid of grace, can still draw from
than tliat was still due to him. The the springs of salvation ; and if the
meeting was addressed with interest grinders run low, blessed be the Giver,
by the Uev. Mr. Hobson of Welford, the bread of life requires not their
and the Rev. Mr. Sibree of Coventry ; service, nor has yet the grasshopper
and was appealed to by the Rev. Dr. become a burden nor yet, do the
Matheson, and the Rev. A. Wells, of mourners go about the streets. The
London, on behalf of the Home and day of salvation still continuetli, the
Colonial Missionary Societies, with summer is not yet ended, the harvest
an earnestness and fervour that will Is not yet past, and my friend will, I
not soon be forgotten. Resolutions doubt not, continue to work whilst it
were passed, pledging the Associa-" Is day, and he will " be saved," ere
tion to renewed exertions. that awful night overtakes him, when
he will be supplied with the comfort
ing rod and staff, to pass through the
dark valley, and he will not fear ; for
ORDINATION. he now knows in whom he trusts, and
On Thursday, October 7th, 1841, will then experience the value of the
the Rev. D. Sunderland, an agent of mighty object of his confidence.
the Home Missionary Society, was Do yon never see iu passages (with
ordained in the Independent Chapel, you the well and constantly read book)
at Long Riston, Yorkshire ; when the of that chart, that glorious road book
following order was observed. In the of sinners, new and beautiful avenues
afternoon, the Rev. Morgan Lloyd, of to the bright place, that you had not
Brigg, commenced the service by discovered before, although the same
reading the Scriptures and prayer ; path had been many times gone over
the Rev. E. Morley, of Holbom Str it is continually so with your lower
Chapel, Hull, delivered the introduc- form friend in this sacred
. . school.
, I
tory discourse : the Rev. J. Sibree.of was yesterday morning sincerely sym
Salem Chapel, Hull, proposed the pathising with good Jeremiah in his
usual questions to the minister, which lament, and suddenly came upon a
were very satisfactorily answered ; ray of comfort to the poor old prophet
the Rev. J. Morley, of Hope Street that I had never noticed before. I
Chapel, Hull, offered the ordination was so struck with it, that I could not
prayer ; the Rev. T. Hicks, of Cot- help saying, this is the finger of God,
:tingham, delivered a very appropriate to prevent this pious servant from
.charge to the minister, from 2 Tim. sinking under his distress. Look at
ii. 15, and concluded in prayer. In the 17th to the 26th verses of the third
the evening, the Rev. J. Mather, of chapteror perhaps read the whole
Beverley, commenced the service, by chapter np to the 27th verse. How
reading the Scriptures and prayer; utterly incapable is man to conceive
the Rev. T. Stratten, of Fish Street the motives of that tender, compas
Chapel, Hull, preached an admirable sionate, benevolent Being with whom
sermon to the people, from Deut. i. 38. we have to do. We are told they have
" Encourage him." The whole ser their source in love ; this, it is true, is
vices of the day were characterized the most Heaven like quality that we
by great solemnity, and deep interest. are acquainted with ; but how very
very low can our conceptions be of
the love of God, compared with that
affection, even in its purest state in
man. Man can forgive an enemy,
TO A FRIEND IN AFFLICTION. God has even gone out of His way,
(it would appear) to promote the
Ministers and Missionaries have, happiness, the eternal happiness of
in the calls and claims of duty, often His enemies, and that too by an act,
to visit the sick, and the afflicted. that we in our darkness must consider
The followingexcellent lettermay fur to have been done at an immense cost
nish them with some useful thoughts. of His own pleasurethe thought is
bewildering, " it is too high, I cannot
" My dear Friends, reach unto it." I must go back to
" The Pitcher, though flawed, the Book, the blessed Book, and mark,
can still " hold water," and the and learn, and inwardly digest its
wheel, though old and decayed, still sacred food, and leave myself, igno-
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rant and blind, in the hands of my truth. May that blessed Comforter
Lord, who has graciously promised to take up His abode in your heart, my
be eyes to the blind, and to send one, dear friend, is the sincere desire of
who will impart to me sufficient in Yours very faithfully,
struction, to guide me into the way of H G-.

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Aunt Upton and her Nephews and do not receive the doctrine of Apos
Nieces, pp. 108. London. The Re tolic Succession, or regard the Church
ligious Tract Society. of England, as the most unexception
It will be guessed from the title, able depository of great and simple
that this is a book for young people ; Protestant truthsmay perhaps think
and a very engaging one it is, both that the worthy Author would have
as it respects the reading and the combated the adversary more advan
pictures. But as the title does not tageously, on more general and indis
fully explain what are the contents, putable ground.
we may just add, that Aunt Upton o
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Eclipses, 'the Stars, the Clouds, the Religious Tract Society.
Earth, the Sea, the Winds, the Rain, The Ant. pp. 32. The Religious Tract
the Frost, the Sun, Thunder and Society.
Lightning, Light and Darkness. Both very interesting.
o
The Mysteries of Providence, and The Ward's Library of Standard Divinity.
Triumphs of Grace. By the Author Tlie Reformed Pastor. By Rev.
of " The Prospect; or Scenes of Richard Baxter.
Real Life." pp. 398. Third Edition.
Edinburgh. William Whyte fy Co. This invaluable work, shewing the
nature of the Pastoral Work, should
This is an instructive volume, and be read and studied by all who are
calculated to gain the attention of engaged in the ministry of the word :
youthful readers. The incidents of and in this excellent Library of Mr.
the tale are of that simple character, Ward's, it is without abridgment, now
which does notunduly excite the mind, published at one fourth of the price
or nourish a taste for the romantic and it would have formerly cost. The work
extraordinary. The work having requires no commendation of ours:
reached a third edition, might seem the piety, zeal, and vigor, of good
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mendation from us. We trust the fair cure a favorable reception for his
Author will go on to cultivate, for the writings.
benefit of her own sex in particular,
the talent for writing, with which she o
is endowed, and which is evidently Fifteen Sermons, by the Author of
both susceptible and deserving of Persuasives to Early Piety. The
improvement. Religious Tract Society.
These Sermons are replete with
Roman Fallacies and Catholic Truths, interest. The subjects are well select
pp. 198. By The Rev. H. Townsend edand the expositions sound and
Powell, A.M., Vicar of Stretton on Scriptural.
Dunstnore.
This is an earnest and pointed re
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as an exposure of that " deceivable- tion destructive to peace. By Miss
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teristic of the Romish church, it may A pleasing little book : may be read
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Rev. T. Salmon, Coleshill, Warwickshire, begs to return his sincere thanks
to the committee of the Religious Tract Society for a valuable and most
seasonable supply of Tracts for loan distribution.
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E. A. Dunn, of Pimlico, for a number of very useful articles, for rewards for
the children on his station.
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the Ladies of the Home Missionary Dorcas Society, for a box of clothing for
the poor Women on his station.
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NOTES FOR THE MONTH.

SUPERSTITION.
The following instances will convince our readers that England is
not yet an enlightened country. Whoever is to blame, (and we
must share the blame with others) we are obliged to admit, that a
thick darkness broods over many minds. The absence of religious
knowledge, exposes the ignorant people to the most delusive and
superstitious opinions. We have often been shocked at the folly and
blasphemies of the followers of Johanna Southcottbut it should be
generally known, that at this very moment, there are impostors from
the United States, called Mormonites, or latter day saintsvisiting
various parts of Britain, deluding and defrauding the ignorant and
irreligious by the most monstrous lies. Their efforts have not only
been successful with some of the most degraded of the people
but even respectable aged farmers, have been induced to believe
the lies of these fanaticsto sell their possessions, and to embark for
America, under the extravagant delusion, that when they reach that
land of promise, their youth will again return ! One of the public
prints announces the arrival of 70 of these deluded individuals in
America, and others are on their way to join them ! In one dark
county of England (Hereford) the Mormonites have met with great
success. A Home Missionary, recently settled in that county, has
stated in his Journal some extraordinary circumstances respecting
them. One fact speaks volumes as to the necessity and value of
Home Missionary effortsit is thisthat on the station which had
been occupied by a Missionary for a number of years, they had not
succeededwhile in other parts beyond that station, not favored with
solid scriptural instructionthey gained many proselytes to their de
structive errors. In the Missionary's Journal for November, he gives
the most recent account of the proceedings of the Mormonites in that
part of England.
MORMONISM.
" The assiduity, zeal, and self-denial, which the tools and dupes of
Mormonism have displayed in spreading their errors, are worthy of a
vol. i. n. s. 2 Q
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better cause. While the excitement which they have produced, and
which still remains, opens a deplorable view of the character of the
population around ; exposed in one place, they leave, only to open
their commission in another ; not only in villages, but in the towns,
they find hearers, and make proselytes. One of the teachers of this
delusion declared at B , a few days ago, that he had been about
teaching the right way to heaven, and that for three days he had
eaten nothing but a turnip, no man having asked him to cat ; but the
Lord would keep him alive by miracle, or open some one's heart to
feed him.
"U H has been visited for some time past by a person
from L , who rides, as he says, in imitation of his master, on an
ass ; and either is, or pretends to be, very ill, but is claiming for him
self the character of a prophet and a miracle worker, by giving it out
each Sunday, that his faith will prolong his life until the next. In
the neighbourhood, several persons have been plunged into a ditch,
the initiatory ceremony, four of them females ; one, very anxious to
leave for America, has given up her situation, and is waiting for
another change in her condition, to qualify her for removal, no single
persons being admitted into the New Jerusalem. Another, a man of
years, speaks with great confidence of the good things in America.
The Saviour is there, and lives and walks among the people ; and
every request they make, he grants it by miracle. The men who
have come from America to teach these things, and to fetch others
over, he applauds for their self-denial and charity.
" One of the tools of this delusion visited the B near here ten
days ago on business, and as their manner is, began to preach water
salvation to the servants : the B is the residence of a clergyman.
The effect on the mind of a middle aged man was, that he has been
in a state of anxiety ever since. He says, he thinks the man must be
right, he was so confident, and gave such good reasons for what he said.
" An old woman near 80, who has been dipped by one of the B
orators, gives the following account. " I heard the man say, that
all that was necessary for salvation was baptism. I knew I was a
sinner, and getting old. I thought, that if that would save me, it
was an easy way to heaven, so I tried it, and I do not see why I
should not get to heaven that way as well as any other."
" A short time before I came here, a man held forth on water sal
vation in the market shed at P . The parish clerk of S was
an hearerand so wrought upon by the preaching, he lifted up his
hands exclaiming, " The very gospel itself come down from heaven."
He listened a little longer, and in an extasy of joy cried, " O glorious
news, the long looked for Saviour come at last; hear him !! ! give
him a welcome all ye people." And he did welcome him home to his
house, and entertained him as often as he chose to come ; but the
preacher finding better reception at C M , a distance of six
miles, he ceased his visits.
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" At C M , a number of persons have been clipped in the
river. Amongst them one person more than 80, who applied to
water, not only for the remission of sins, but also for the dismission
of age and infirmity. He is since dead; but the failure of the mira
cle has not ruined the credit of Mormonism. During the last three
weeks, they have made a descent on N , about two miles from
P ; excitement, but no proselytism has been the result. I hope
it will call the attention of the people to the gospel. I have twice
visited U H , given away a number of tracts, exposing the
absurdity and impiety of Mormonism. Once I preached on" the com
mon salvation." The preaching of the gospel for some time past, in
connection with extravagant and wild enthusiasm, and its distance from
its parish church, have made it a prepared place for the tools of Mor
monism. Its distance from me, and the character of the roads, render
it inaccessible to me at this season of the year, in less than three
hours travel on a week night; while at the same time, it requires me
to neglect claims as urgent nearer home, to visit it on the Lord's day.
" The invariable rule in the progress of Mormonism here appears
to be, that it succeeds just in proportion, and amongst the persons
where the preaching of the Primitive Methodists has been successful;
a fact which speaks loudly for better instruction than that provided
by them. Feed my people with knowledge."

The last sentence seems to call on the leaders of the primitive

Methodists or Ranters to connect more solid instruction with the ex
citement of their system. In Towns, where even the lowest of the people
have opportunities of sharpening their intellects, and of acquiring
knowledgethe deficiency is not so injuriousbut in Country districts,
where there are no such means of instructionthere can be little hope
of permanent good unless the teachers are themselves instructed.
The zeal and energy of that community are deserving of praise ; and
in many places the cause of Home Missions might be greatly pro
moted by them, if they would associate Scripturaldirect Bible
instruction with their strong appeals to the passions of men. We
need their co-operation in arousing the careless of our countrymen,
and should encourage and help them when they are willing to act
wiselyas well as zealously. Another Missionary gives the following
case of superstition and folly.

" You have had many striking specimens of ignorance and super
stition, furnished as matters of fact, from the various Home Missionary
stations ; but none of these can be more astonishing than some of those
which have transpired under my own observation. Take the following
respecting Baptismal Regeneration. On calling at a farm-house some
time since, at which I had been accustomed to leave a religious tract, I
had a conversation with the farmer on the aforementioned subjeot,
who told me plainly, " that if his Baby had died before it was Chris
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tened, it would have been lost; but if it had departed this life imme
diately after the performance of the rite, it would then have been
eternally saved, as it was then regenerated, and made a child of God."
However, after a long conversation on the subject, he admitted, that the
ever blessed God would not send the child to hell, merely because
the parents had been guilty of neglecting to get that scriptural ordi
nance administered unto it ; " yet it would thereby be for ever ex
cludedfrom heaven." But as he did not profess to believe in the doc
trine of a purgatory, he did not know what became of Such children
after death. However, an old woman of another parish professed to
understand this matter, and told me, in the presence of several other
persons, "that the souls of all those children who died before the christ-
ning water had washed away their sins, became Pixes and Fairies."
" A labouring man and his wife, who had been hopefully converted,
and had united themselves to a christian church, resolved that their
own Minister should baptize their only and infant child. When the
appointed time came for the ordinance to be administered, the Mother
of the child being unwell, the Father was obliged to take the Baby to
the Meeting himself, as no other person among his relations would ;
for the old woman who had been selected to do it had refused, on the
ground that the child would lose its soul, if it were not christened at
the parish Church, " which is the first and the last place where all
good christians go."
" I will avouch the above statements as matters of fact."

PUSEYISM.
Many proofs have been given in the Magazine that the system of
semi-popery is spreading, and that, as it spreadsit endangers real
protestantism; and obscures all that, which is most valuable in the
Reformation from Poperybeing the great doctrines of the gospel.
It cannot be denied, by those who are acquainted with the character
and preaching of our Missionaries, that the doctrine of justification
by faith is fully made known by them, when they address their fellow
sinners: that they habitually, and sincerely, preach all the great
truths of the common salvation, most surely believed, by all spiritually
enlightened men, belonging to the various sections of the Protestant
Church. This being the case their preaching must necessarily be
offensive to those who are bringing in dangerous heresies. It is to
us, however, cause for thankfulness, that at this timewe have de
termined, and devoted, and intelligent men, who are prepared, in a
christian spirit, to carry on this great work, in spite of all opposition
and unkindness. We are sure our readers will be pleased with the
following extract, as shewing the qualities which should be possessed
by men who are engaged in a great moral conflictagainst power,error,
and hostility.
" Never, till now, did I seriously believe that Popery was on the
increase-, but now, although I have no fear, as to the ultimate success
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of the " glorious gospel of the blessed God," I must confess myself
a little alarmed. In this parish, the inhabitants poor, ignorant, and
servile creatures, instead of being served with the pure " water of
life ;" of which, if they drank, they would thirst no morefor it would
be in them " a well of water, springing up into everlasting life," are
as certainly served with popery as they would be in Rome itself, with
this exception only, that here it is a little diluted. The Saviour said,
" I am the way," &c. And again, it is said, " Other foundation can
no man lay than that is laid ;"and again, " In Christ Jesus neither
circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision ; but a new crea
ture." But here, these and such like, are either deemed mystic ex
pressions, meaning nothing, or by some new principles of inter
pretation are understood to mean, and are made to teach, that the
only way to heaven is through the sacraments properly administered,
and that is (by interpretation) through the sacraments as administer
ed in the churches of England and Rome. This doctrine being taught,
and practically acted uponnothing stands in the way of the univer
sal profanation of the sacred ordinance of the supper in this parish
but the common sense of the people; and, blessed be God, this does
stand in the way. " I am not fit" says one;"" I must be a different
person" says another;" many go there that had better 'bide away"
says a third, and so on ;and thus the little light they have, connect
ed though it is with erroneous views, keeps them from complying
with solicitations to appear at the table of the Lord, and is thus over
ruled for good, inasmuch as it keeps them from sinking themselves
more deeply in iniquity.
" Baptismal Regeneration again is enforced from the pulpit, and
in visitation from house to house. Regeneration is represented as
the work of a lifetimecommencing in baptism, and going on till
completed at death. In the midst of all these efforts, and all this
false doctrine, I pursue quietly the even tenor of my way, testify
ing for the truth by the distribution of tractsin conversation, and
from the pulpit without ever taking notice of them, or shewing
any spirit of opposition; and by so doing, I find we secure the
sympathy of the people, and their zeal and opposition to the Chapel
operate against themselves. So far as I can judgethe cause of the
Chapel occupies the vantage ground just now. The Clergymen, I
think are chagrined at the abortiveness of their own efforts, and at
our progress in the " favour of the people." But I would not rejoice
in the advancement of the cause of the Chapel in the spirit of party,
but because I trust that its advancement is the advancement of the
cause of Christ and of souls."

POVERTY AN OBSTACLE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE

GOSPEL.
Several of the Missionaries in their Journals mention the poverty
of the people as being very great, and as presenting a gloomy prospect
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for the dreary months of winter. In addition to the sufferings of

the people, arising from the want of employment, and the dearness of
the common nesessaries of lifethey are unable to procure clothing
either for themselves or children, and cannot attend the worship of
God in his sanctuary. Some of the very poorest stations have re
ceived supplies of childrens' clothing from the members of the Home
Missionary Dorcas Societybut their scanty means only enable them
to touch the destitution, and relieve it slightly. The following ex
tract from a minister's Journal, who receives aid from the Home
Missionary Society, will shew how some are kept away from the house
of God by poverty.

" The attendance at our Chapel is far better than at either of the
other places in this neighbourhood, but it is not so good as it used to
be. One great cause, and I may say the principal cause, is the
scarcity of employ, which renders many unable to procure decent
attire, and also prevents them from paying their seat rent, as they
have formerly done. We feel the effects of restricted trade and com
merce in this place in a very great degree ; our people are very poor,
they do what they can, and I often wonder how they do as they do.
Our Sabbath school suffers from the same cause, for many of the
parents, unable to obtain decent clothes for their children, do not like
to send them. May the Lord sanctify their trials and privations to
them, that they may be led to seek for more durable riches." Another
says,

" I expect I shall be called to witness the sufferings of those, whose

destitution cannot fail to excite the most painful emotions. The
deficiency of corn and apples, this year, is very considerable; and
should the crops of potatoes fail (and they are not at all promising)
I know not what will become of numbers of our poor villagers.
During this month, I have applied to the Home Missionary Dorcas
Society, to beg that the good Ladies would send me some clothing,
for at least, a part of the numbers on the station who so much need
it.* Although their earthly circumstances cannot be altogether past
over, yet I am aware that the object of a journal, sent to the Directors,
is to inform them of the moral and spiritual condition of the people.
This is of the highest importance at all times, but if ever the poor
stood in need of the consolations of the gospel, it is at the present
period." A Pastor, aided by the Society, thus writes,

" I am sorry to witness the increasing sufferings of some of the

poor on my station. They are indeed in deep poverty, owing to the
bad state of the Plat Trade, which is rendered still worse for the

* We have been informed that the Ladies of the Dorcas Society imme
diately sent a bnndle of useful Clothing to this station.
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Platters, by the late wet harvest having spoiled much of the straw.
Some of the poor have given up their sittings at the Chapel, being
unable to pay for them. A few days ago, when addressing the poor
at P , in the house of one of my members, I observed a poor
woman whose clothing was very bad, listening with great attention,
and apparently somewhat affected under the word. After the service
had closed, the good woman of the house assured me, that she
believed the poor woman to be under religious impression, through
means of attending the services in her house, but that she had no
clothing proper to go out in, and that this kept her from going to
Chapel on the Sunday."

AN ENQUIRY INTO THE REASONS OF OPPOSITION TO

HOME MISSIONARY EFFORTS.

It is impossible to read the extracts from the Journals of the Mis

sionaries of the Home Missionary Society, inserted in the Magazine
every month, without being convinced thattheir situation is one of
difficulty and of trial. Wisdom, firmness, and charity, are necessary
in their present condition, and the sympathy of all, who value the
principles of civil and religious liberty, seems called for on behalf of
those who are thus opposed, while attempting to do good to their
perishing countrymen.
There must be reasons for this wide spread opposition to Home
Missionary labors. If you will allow me a short space, I shall at
tempt to trace them out, and see what hope there is of an altered
state of things for the future.
1. It is evident, that there must be great ignorance of the real
intentions of the Agents of the Home Missionary Society. This is
surely the caseor how could their opponents denounce them " as
false Teachersas deceivers of the peopleas no gospel preachers,"
and similar epithets, equally unfounded. If they could in any way
receive correct information as to the doctrines the Missionaries teach
the object at which they chiefly aim, and the reward they seek : if
they only knew that it is not to make Dissentersbut to convert men
from tinfrom rebellion against Godfrom deeds of wickedness to
the practice of holinesscould they so misrepresent and dread them 1
Might it not be desirable to furnish your Missionaries with a short
statement of the doctrines that they preach, and the objects which
they have in view to send to those who are so ready to oppose
and thwart their endeavours to do good. This information would at
least leave them without excuse. A copy of Mr. Ely's very excellent
Sermon might be useful, in shewing that the services of Home Mis
sionaries are needed.
2. Another reason may be-^the dread of ruin to the National
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Church. They see the Missionaries zealousbuilding Chapels

licensing Rooms forming Sunday schoolsdistributing Tracts
circulating the Scripturesvisiting the sick and dyingand preach
ing three times as much as themselves. What can all this mean, they
are ready to enquire, if it is not an attempt to overthrow the Estab
lished Church ! If such exertions can overthrow it, then it cannot be
the Church of Christ. As far as can be judged, by a reference to the
Scripturesthese are the very plans which God himself has appoint
ed for converting the world, and establishing in it the Kingdom of the
Messiah. Not that we can find directions about building chapels or
churchesor circulating religious tractsor forming Sunday schools ;
but we have the command " to preach the Gospel to every creature."
Obedience to this command requires the assembling of the peoplethe
bringing together of" faithful men" who believe, into distinct communi
tiescalled " churches," and renders it necessary that there should
be places in which to assemble : the bringing up of the young in the
nurture and admonition of the Lordsupposes that religious instruc
tion should be given to them. If this can be done by religious parents
at home, so much the better; but in thousands of instances, in which
the work cannot be discharged by the parents, the duty must be per
formed by othersto do this conveniently and extensivelyaccom
modation must be provided. These things are named so particularly,
because Scripture is demanded for every thing, even the accidents (if
we may so term them) of external worship and teachingthe mere
channels by which we communicate instruction. If such are the
means employed by men who love the truthwho do not preach Dis
sentwho do not attack other denominations of Protestant Christians,
but preach Christ's Gospel, and direct sinners to Him as the only
Redeemer : and if when through their instrumentality, the irreli
gious are converted to God, they desire to obey the injunctions of
Christ, and unite with fellow believers in commemorating his dying
loveas distinctindependent communities; who is there on earth
that has any right to forbid them ? Can the Missionary say, " You
must go to the Parish Church, and communicate there :" No, for he
knows that he must leave them to draw their views from the New
Testament, and not from human creeds. If they seek his advice, he
points to Scripture still, and describes the first churches of Christ as
consisting of believers in Christ Jesus converted men and women.
Is this wrong? Oh no! To obey Christ's laws, is the duty and privi
lege of believers. Can principles like these, carried out in a spirit
of christian charitydestroy the National Church! The Episcopal
communion cannot be destroyed by efforts like these, whatever may
become of National churches. It might perhaps lessen the alarm of
some, if this could be plainly pointed out. It might be well to fur
nish every Episcopal Minister, through some medium or other, with
a Tract on this very subject, viz. to shew that the Episcopal Commu
nion may flourish in connection with the efforts of Home Missionaries
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3. The high Church notions, which have become more prevalent

than they have ever been since the days of Laud, furnish an addi
tional explanation why opposition is made to your Missionaries.
It is assumed, and therefore presumed, by these worthy menthat
all those who preach and administer the Sacraments without having
been ordained by Romish or Episcopal Bishopsare guilty of a seri
ous offence against God and man. That being destitute of the vir
tue and authority, communicated by the hands of the regular suc
cessors of the Apostles, they have no right whatever to preachor
dispense any of the ordinances of the New Testament. Being in
truders into the priest's officethey consider them as exposed to the
fearful judgments which God inflicted on the sons of Korah. They
view all their doings as offensive to Godas cheating men of spiri
tual blessings, and even of salvation itself ! They venture to affirm,
that even the Gospel itselfthe very message of life, which was to be
as free as the air of heaven, is worthless and ceases to bless and to
save men's soulswhen not preached by themselves and their breth
ren. They therefore consider the people as deludedas exposed to
perilas in danger of perishingif they attend on the instructions of
Sectarian unordained teachers!
Now it is of little use our being persuaded that all this is very
absurd, and presumptuous, and unscriptural. It is soand we may
pity and pray for those who can thus hold such contracted views,
and display so great an ignorance of the very first principles
of the New Testament ; but this can have no influence on them.
They scorn our pity, and are persuaded we are wrong. Need we
be surprised that these men are zealous in opposing Home Mission
aries and lay agency, even in their own Church. If they are sincere
and conscientious in the notions they entertain, however erroneous
we think them to bethey must act against our efforts. Being also
persuaded of another thingthat they have God's call to watch over
the people in the parishes in which they labor, and that they are ac
countable for all the souls within certain geographical limits (no matter
how far they may have wandered from the fold) they are only carrying
out their principles in opposing Missionaries, and Dissenting teachers,
and in ordering the people (if advice will not do) to seek the soul's
safety in the Parish Church, and by the voice and hand of the
Divinely appointed Teacher alone! All this we consider as tending
to poperyas the very essence of priestcraftbut then it ismoving
through the breadth and length of the land, and settling down with
all the fatal influence of the Upas tree on some of the fairest por
tions of our beloved country paralyzing protestant scriptural
effort, and blighting the hopes cherished in many parishes where
Evangelical Clergymen once labored, of moral improvement, and
of spiritual life.
We are prepared for even more opposition than has yet been shown.
As the notions referred to take root and spread as the party acquires
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numbers and unity and vigorwe may quite expect systematic-

organizedextended, and determined efforts to carry all before them.
It may be as well therefore to be prepared for such a state of things.
To me, a Tract on this subject appears a desideratumproving from
the New Testament (without the form or spirit of controversy) the
right of the Villagers of England to hear any Preacher who faithfully
proclaims Christ's gospel and the right of every good man to preach
Christ and him crucified if God bestows suitable ^ifts upon him, and
gives him the opportunity of instructing his fellow sinners. Till some
thing of this kind be donethe Villagers are exposed to the influence
of zealous, wealthy, learned, and influential men, whose object it is to
excite strong prejudice against all other sects except the Church of
Rome. They seek to alarm the common peoplein order to keep
tbem from the teaching of other men, thus tending to keep them from
exercising the great principle of Protestantism, and of religious
liberty, the right of private judgment, in matters of faith and prac
tice.
The great doctrines which are connected with the salvation of men,
must be urged with increasing earnestness on the minds of men. If
the Missionaries are debarred access to the Cottagers, by the efforts
of power, they have no remedy but to leave the matter with God, and
in some other way try to get scriptural truth presented to their minds.
If they have accessto persons who hear another gospel or who
appear satisfied with external formsthe necessity of personal reli
gion must be more closely pressed upon themtheir guilt, as sinners,
must be exhibitedthe impossibility of being saved by outward ob
servancesthe necessity of faith in Christ, and of the renewing of the
heart, must be more faithfully and frequently dwelt upon. Attention
to these great duties of the Ministerial office seems more called for,
when there is such a temptation to dwell on difficulties on opposition,
and the unkind treatment of men of a bigoted spirit. Care should bo
taken that the enemy does not take advantage of the present state of
things, to divert the mind from the highest concern of Home Mission
ariesthe salvation of men's souls. But while this greatest of all
duties should be attended tothe people should, through some
medium or other, be undeceived as to the anti-protestant notion,
that they have no right to exercise their own judgments in religious
mattersotherwise, you close their ears against God's word, for
" how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard 1" The
people ought to be told, as plainly as possible, that the man who
dares to lord it over their conscience, and would denounce them, if
they heard the truth from the lips of unordained men, is not their
friend, but their enemy, coming between them and the Lord of con
science, to whom alone they are responsible.
The remarks which have been made, touch only a few of the causes
which have induced opposition to the Christian efforts of your Agents,
and of Dissenting Ministers in general. The painful nature of tin
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extracts, which are given from the Journals of the Missionaries,

have no doubt led many to think on the subject; and from some, you
may have communications, stating their opinions. I shall wait to see
what others may sayon these distressing movements. My own
conviction isthat there is a sifting time before us. We must look
to the purity of our motives, in promoting the Home Missionary
causewe should aim at higher objects than the enlarging of a parti
cular denomination. If the Home Missionary Society is able, in
many districts of the land, to stem the torrent of error, which threat
ens to sweep away the distinguishing principles of the Reformation,
and bring us back to the fopperies and the dri veilings of " the man
of sin"if it can plant the rose of Sharon where the deadly night
shade is flourishing in rank luxurianceif it can proclaim in the
hearing of many thousands of England's Villagers the sound of the
sacred Jubilee, announcing the emancipation of Satan's captives
through the Son of Godinstead of the tinkling of bells, and the
Ave Marias, and even the Lyra Sacra of poetic mindsif it can
place the standard of the Crosswhere the eye of the bewildered
and deluded pilgrim can see it from every direction of the moral
horizonwhere is the friend of his country who should not sustain
such an institution? Especially should this be done by those who
claim it as their own. To leave it to struggle in the midst of pecu
niary difficulties, while it has such a mighty work to accomplish, is
unkindto do so at this particular crisisis no less unwise than it
is unsafe.

To the EDITORS of the HOME MISSIONARY MAGAZINE.

I must confess my astonishment that the sacred cause of Home

Missions has not taken a deeper hold of our Christian churches, and
that they have not felt a much livelier interest in the progress of the
gospel at Home. From an experience of nearly twenty years, spent in
the service of the Home Missionary Society, I know there are yet many
dark spots in Britain, where the light of the glorious gospel shines
notwhere the sound of salvation gladdens not the ears of its inhabi
tantsand where the sweet streams of salvation do not flow; but
where, respecting spiritual things, all is dark as the lonely grave, and
where ignorance and vice, as a necessary consequence, reigns tri
umphant.
The more that Home is cultivated, and its vast population en
lightened, greater resources will be available to assist foreign objects.
It would seem strange conduct in my neighbour, if he were to climb
my garden wall, and cultivate the little spot of ground attached to my
house, and neglect his own : or to attempt to remove a disease with
which my family were afflicted, while the members of his own were
suffering from the same cause. I should undoubtedly be ready to say
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to him, " Dear friend, why not attend to your own family and garden
first?" Are not these remarks applicable when foreign nations are
attended to, in spiritual matters, and our own neglected? More ex
tensively evangelise Home, and then you will more easily and widely
be able to send the blessed gospel to distant lands. These remarks
have arisen from a pleasing circumstance which has taken place, in
two of the stations of the Home Missionary Society in the county of
Devon : the one, a new station in a populous and rapidly increasing
town ; the other, a considerable village, which has long been favored
with the zealous exertions of its devoted agents. Public meetings
have been held in those places on behalf of the London Missionary
Society, which were well attended, and at which great interest was
excited: and, although that Society has been in existence nearly
half a century, meetings on its behalf had never before been held in
those two places to which I have referred ; nor would they now have
been held, had it not been for the previous labours of Home Mission
aries ; evidently proving, that the more is done for Home, as a natural
result, the more will be done for foreign objects. May the good Lord
soon send out his light and his truth, to enlighten and bless every
part of our own beloved and highly-favoured country, and then to
enlighten and bless the world : " that thy way may be known upon
earth, thy saving health among all nations."
Yours truly,
A Home Missionary.

HOME MISSIONARY LABORS IN THE HIGHLANDS AND

ISLANDS OF SCOTLAND.

The Congregational Union of Scotland has, since its formation, at

tended to the pressing claims of the destitute regions of the North.
Many of the Pastors of Churches spend five or six weeks during the
summer, in Itinerating in the Lowlands and Highlands, and preach
ing to thousands who, but for such visits, would remain without the
Gospel. Besides these christian efforts, they employ Missionaries
in the far distant Orkney and Shetland Islands, whose whole time is
devoted to the work of itinerating. We have no doubt that the
friends of Home Missions in England, will be interested in reading
some accounts from these Northern laborers, as it will introduce
them to new scenes, and to a state of things somewhat different from
any thing that can be presented in this part of the Island.
" In one of the churches on the borders of the Highlands, that of Avoch,
for many years under the care of a most diligent and laborious pastor, Mr.
A. Dewar, there has been a wonderful work in progress for the last twelve
months. Of that work Mr. Dewar gives the following brief account iu a
letter to your Secretary, dated the 10th March 1841
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" According to promise, I now send you a very briefaccount ofwhat the Lord
was graciously pleased to do for us, and among us, for the last twelve months.
Up to near the end of March last year, there was nothing very particular
that took place, only there was a believing hope and lively expectation among
some of our people, that the Lord was about to begin to work. This expec
tation arose from their observing signs in the church and congregation, simi
lar to what they had seen when the Lord, several years before, visited us
with copious showers from on high. By the blessing of the Lord attending
some sermons preached about the end of March, three or four careless sin
ners were awakened to a sense of guilt and danger. These proposed to
keep a prayer-meeting by themselves in a private room ; some of our church
members got notice of this, and proposed to them to come to the chapel,
and that some of them would join them. This was agreed to, and thus com
menced our protracted prayer-meetings. About eighty met with them the
first night, the second and third nights they increased to hundreds. I was
present at all these meetings, but took no part in them, till I should be able
to ascertain whether there was a foundation laid in the minds of the people
for a continuation of these exercises; and, on the third night, at the close,
I told them, if they would go on that I would go on with them, and take a
more active hand in the work. I intimated, at the same time, that I would
give them an address every evening, corresponding to the state in which I
might find them. The following evening about 200 attended, and the fifth
night about 400. I found it was now time for me to be active, as the Lord
would help me. These meetings continued every evening for nine weeks.
The numbers varied from 150 to 400, according as their different occupations
allowed them to attend. But this was not all. After leaving the public
meeting in the chapel they met for prayer in a number of places in town
and country, and continued till after midnight ; so that prayer-meetings be
came the delight of old and young, so long as it was practicable to continue
them. By means of these meetings a great moral change took place among
the people, especially among the young ; but, I am sorry to say, that all our
early blossoms have not ripened as yet to substantial fruit. It is evident,
however, that the seed sown is still taking root in the minds of many ; and
whether I live to see it or not, not a few of these young persons will witness
for the truth ere long. However backward some have been, eighteen of
these new converts have come forward to profess their faith, by joining with
us in church-fellowship. But, to the praise of the grace of God be it spoken,
this is not all the fruit that has appeared. A number of those young persons
had to leave the place, for different parts of the country, for services of va
rious kinds, from whom, by letters and visits, we rejoice to learn that, where
they are, they have carried the savour of the truth with them, and are giv
ing evidence that the Lord visited them in mercy. About the middle of July
a dispersion took place among our people, by their going to the various fish
ing stations ; as also in August, by a great number going to different quar
ters for the harvest. These removals broke up our meetings, and proved
not a little injurious in effacing impressions from the minds of many, as they
had not the means abroad they enjoyed at home. I was also from home
myself for above five weeks, preaching to the Highland fishermen at Wick,
and also itinerating through Sutherland and Ross-shires. Nor did we again
get all collected, so as to resume our former exertions for the promotion of
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the good work among us, till the end of NoYember, when, aided by some of
the neighbouring pastors, we spent a week in devotional exercises, and then
resumed our former operations, to try to promote the work of God. Our
week-day preaching, Bible classes, prayer-meetingsof which we have
eight weekly, in connection with the church, all went on prosperously ;
and, in some districts, there are evident tokens of good at the present time.
While thus happily employed, my health suddenly gave way, near the end
of January, so as to unfit me to go through all the work that was before me.
This I regretted much ; but it was the hand of the Lord ; and that kind hand
that laid on the affliction, has so far removed it, that I am now able to go
through the greater part of my work with comfort, and have the hope of
being able to go through the summer labour once more as formerly."

" At an early part of last season, a noble-minded individual, whose heart

has been long set on the salvation of the people in these parts, made a pro
posal to have protracted revival meetings held in various places in the High
lands ; and gave a large donation but not through your Committeefor
defraying the necessary expenses of travelling, &c. Such meetings were
held at Lochgilphead, Clachan in Kintyre, Arran, Islay, Oban, Aberfeldy,
and other places. Very considerable attention was excited,many seemed
to be awakened to a sense of their condition; and, certainly, no small mea
sure of real good has been the result. Respecting this, and bis labours in
general, Mr. M'Laren of Aberfeldy says, in a letter of 10th March last
" My time is so much taken up with the work of preaching, travelling to
different stations, holding meetings with persons concerned about their souls,
and Bible classes, &c. that I can hardly spare any of it for writing letters.
I am sure you will be glad to learn that the Lord is pouring out his Spirit,
and giving effect to th* word of his grace, at some of the stations which I
visit in my itinerancies throughout this district of country, as well as in the
village itself. It is indeed with pleasure I state that, in certain places where,
some few years ago, few Could be collected on a week-day evening, now,
the desire for hearing the gospel is such that it is with difficulty we can ob
tain houses large enough to accommodate the numbers who are anxious to
be present. There has of late been an unusual desire excited generally in
this quarter ; but there are some particular spots which seem to have been
more favoured than others with the manifest tokens of the divine power. In
such places I find it quite impossible to satisfy the people with preaching,
holding meetings, and religious conversation. They indicate a fulfilment of
the prediction, ' the wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them ;
and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose. It shall rejoice abun
dantly, aud rejoice even with joy and singing,' &c. We would therefore
view the present encouraging indications but like the blossoms, and part of
the first fruits of a more general harvest of souls which shall be gathered for
the Lord Jesus Christ. I was last night preaching near Balnoguard, where
the good work is now going on, and have to preach this evening at Fortin-
gal, about ten miles from this, in the opposite direction. As a church, we
have much reason to bless God for the encouragement he is giving us. Fif
teen new membersall of them young personshave of late been received
into our fellowship."
 FOR DECEMBER, Hill. 301

MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. > :

REPORT OF LANCASHIRE CONGREGATIONAL UNION

FOR 1841.

We give with pleasure the closing part of the Report of the active
and successful Association above named. It will shew our readers
the progress made by it during the last 35 yearsin extending its
stations, its influence, and its funds. We should unfeignedly re
joice to see all the County Associations of England equally zealous
and equally successful. Lancashire has certainly the advantage of
having large and influential churches, the members of which have been
trained up in the belief that their own County deserved peculiar at
tention. That it has received, and we are happy to say, that through
the medium of the Home Missionary Societysome of the churches are
now seeking to benefit more destitute counties than their own. This,
we trust, will continue to be the case to a still larger extentas we
have no fear that the aid which the churches of Lancashire may give
to the Home Missionary Society, will at all lessen the resources of
the County Union.
" Suffer us in conclusion to remind you, that we are assembled to celebrate
the thirty-fourth Aniversary of the Lancashire Congregational, or
County Union. This Union was originally formed for the purpose of pro
moting the spread and maintenance of the Gospel in the otherwise dark and
neglected districts of this populous and important county. Its beginnings,
like those of most great and noble institutions, were small and inconsidera
ble ; but though small, they were neither disowned by Ood, nor despised by
his people, and now the little one has become a thousand, and the small one a
strong nation. The collections and donations in the year 1807, the first year,
of its existence, amounted to only 177. 9s. 9s. and the disbursements to
270. 5s ; last year the receipts amounted to 1,585. 15s. 6id., and the dis-
disbursements to 1,769. 4s. 9d.? so that we began the year with a deht of
183. 9s. 2d. These sums have gone in aid of the preaching of the Gospel
at 49 principal stations, each having various out-stations, from one to ten or
twelve in number, connected with it, in different parts of the County. That
a great amount of real and lasting good, has, by the blessing of God, been
thus accomplished, no one can entertain a moment's doubt. That all has been
effected which we have ardently desired, or which some sanguine, not to say
unreasonable, individuals may have expected, we are far from intending to
affirm or insinuate ; and where, we would ask, is the institution of which this
can be affirmed with truth ? Who, while he con tern plates with admiration
and gratitude the extended and still extending operations of Christian bene
volence, both at home and abroad, but must deplore the enormous mass of
ignorance and superstition, of misery and sin, that yet remains to be remov
ed, ere any thing like the glories of the millennium shall be revealed. But
still, if all that has been done, had been left undone ; if all the efforts to do
good which we have witnessed, or history records, had never been made ;
if the world had been left exactly has it was when the Church was first
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awakened to a sense of its condition, and began in earnest to bestir herself

for its conversion ; if it had been suffered to go on as in ages past, its
darkness deepening, its guilt accumulating, its misery augmenting, what
would have been its condition now? and what, at the present hour, its pros
pects for futurity ? Let us confine ourselves to Lancashire alone. If our
County Union had never existedif no corresponding efforts had ever been
made, how many villages, and hamlets, and populous districts, where now
we have numerous congregations gathered,churches planted, schools
established, and commodious chapels built, would have been at this time with
out the gospel,still sunk in that ignorance, and barbarism, and brutality,
in which the message ofmercy found them ;the Sabbath spent in bull-baiting ,
cock-fighting, wrestling, drunkenness, and every species of profanity and
vice, the people sunk below the level of the beasts that perish, living in
malice and envy, hateful and hating one another ! How many children had
been left to grow up in ignorance of the God that made them, and the Saviour
that redeemed them ?How many houses had remained destitute of a copy
of the Holy Scriptures, and unvisited by a single religious tract! Let those,
if such there be, who complain that we have done so little, say if they can,
what would have been the state of things if we, or institutions of a similiar
character, had done nothing? We know that we have not accomplished all,
all that we would have accomplished if it had been ours to command re
sultsall that we might have accomplished, if more ample means had been
placed at our disposalall that perhaps we ought to have accomplished, even
with such means as we have had, and should have accomplished, if our zeal
and devotedness, and wisdom, had been more in accordance with the mag
nitude of our object, and the difficulties with which we have to contend. But
for the amount of usefulnesssmall as it is which we have been enabled
and permitted to realize, we are truly thankful, and desire to give to God
the glory; while we cast ourselves upon your liberality, and ask your fervent
and persevering prayers, for the labours of another year.

LINCOLN. standing np ; he then offered prayer

^.l *
A new Christian .-._ t. raised
Church, -j
through the efforts of the Home Mis-
sionary Society, was formed in the
Independent Chapel, St. Peter s at
Gowts, in this city, on Tuesday, Nov.
9> 184K
On this interesting occasion, the
Rev. G. Gladstone, of this city, read
the Scriptures and prayed ; Dr.AUiott
of Nottingham, delivered an introduc-
tory discourse, on the nature of a
Christian Church : he then called on
Mr. Campbell to report as to the quali-
fications of the parties who were to
constitute the new Church ; letters
from the candidates having been read,
tliey signified their satisfaction with
each other's profession, by a show of
hands. Dr. Alliott then read the
covenant by which they formed them-
selves into a Church, and requested
them to signify their solemn assent by
to God,
wit histodivineJbles3ing.
ratify what had been done,
The newly'
formed church fn anion ^
raembers of other churches present,
commnnicated at the tabierof the'
Lordj tbe Rev s> B Bergne> of Ms
city, presiding. The Rev. H. L.
Adams of Newark, delivered an ad-
dress to the Church, and to the spec-
tators, and concluded by prayer to
God, and by pronouncing the blessing,
Few present had ever seen the for-
mation of a Christian Church before,
and the solemnity of the services,
produced a deep impression on the
minds of all who witnessed them,
The cause which is at present sus-
tained by the Home Missionary So-
ciety, is in a very interesting state.
May the Great Head of the Church
bless this little hill of Zion, until " a
little one shall become a thousand,
and a small one a great nation."
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INTERESTING ACCOUNT OF of Home Missions to have seen the

PREACHING TO GIPSIES
IN WARWICKSHIRE.
In returning one Sabbath afternoon
from preaching in L , I met a
large company of Gipsies, and when.
I proposed preaching to them, they
all seemed glad. I never before met
with so many of what might be term
ed real gipsies; they truly appeared
of foreign origin. When 1 began to
talk to them, regarding the concerns
of their souls, they seemed as igno
rant as any in Africa ; none could
read, although there were several
companies of them. I endeavoured,
as simply as I could, to preach to
them Jesus ; and though I often have
wished to have gone among the hea
then abroad, I was fully convinced,
if I was not so before, that there are
Heathens at Flome, who need to be
taught the way to glory.
They all returned me thanks for
taking the trouble, and I hope a word
was said, which may spring up in fu
ture days. In this town there are
two lodging houses, and when I pay
them a visit, I generally find the tra
vellers are Roman Catholics ; on that
account, I meet a barrier for benefit
ing them. I called one evening,
lately, when I found 14 of these poor
travellers, match-sellers, blind, lame,
&c. &c. I talked to them in an affec
tionate manner, and I said, I sup
posed they all agreed in three points
in religion : 1. That man was a sinner.
2. Jesus was the only Saviour. And
3. That all who believed in him, lived
a holy life. They all assented to these him are most important. He is ex
three things, and I explained them
separately, and concluded by prayer.
They all thanked me for coming to
them, and I do hope the few words
spoken, was useful. I sometimes visit
corners of this dark town, and though
I fail in getting them to hear sermons, Home Missions locally and gene
I get them together in one of their
neighbour's houses, when I expound
the Scriptures, and pray with them.
Various plans are necessary, in order
to try and do them good ; and Home
Missionaries need to sow the seed in
season and out of season.
In one remote hamlet, removed of the Church. We earnestly com
above a mile from any place of wor mend this plan of doing good, to the
ship, I have got a house to preach in ; sympathy and prayers of the friends
and it would have cheered the friends of the Society.
VOL. I. N. I.
people crowding into the Cottage to
hear the glad tidings : it may truly
be said, " To the poor the gospel is
preached." One poor woman I visit
ed in this hamlet, wished me to sit
down, and after a little conversation,
she seemed to wonder I could walk
so many miles, and the roads so bad,
and so dangerous, along the canal,
&c. ; and added, surely, Sir, when
you have come so far to preach to we
poor people, it is a good step to
heaven. I found this poor woman,
like too many, dependant upon works
to take her to Heaven. I took occa
sion from the above remark, to open
np the way to glory, by pointing her
to Jesus, as the way, the troth, and
the life : she seemed astonished at
this information ; but how could she
know better, when she lived in a
place where gross darkness covers
the people, and the way of salvation
had not been plainly unfolded to her.
How much of the land needs to be
cultivated.
NOTICE.
Rev. D. E. FORD, of LYMINGTON.
The Directors have engaged the
services of Mr. Ford for a limited
period, to act as travelling agent of
the Society during six months in the
year.
The duties that will devolve upon
pected to visit those stations of the
Society which require special inspec
tionto act as a Deputation to County
Auxiliaries ; and to awaken in those
parts ofEngland where il isnecessary,
a greater attention to the claims of
rally.
Mr. Ford gives up an interesting
charge, where God has greatly bless
ed his laborsto occupy this wider
field of usefulness. It is an experi
ment, which the Directors hope will
receive the sanction of the greatHead
2 s
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NOTICE RESPECTING NEW YEAR'S GIFT CARDS

FOR 1842.

The Directors are bappy to announce to the friends of the

Home Missionary Society, that the Cards are now ready for
distribution, and that the usual number will be sent to those, who
last year kindly encouraged this' plan of aiding the funds of the
Society unless prohibited by letter. The Directors are exceed
ingly anxious that those Pastors who have never used them,
and who found it impracticable to make a collection on the last
Sabbath in October, and who cannot do so till the Autumn of
next year should, by circulating these Cards, make up a part of
the deficiency. They are much encouraged to hope that many
others will be induced to try this simple -but efficient method of
obtaining help, when they are informed that by it, the sum of
950 was obtained last year. Indeed, without this seasonable
aid, the Society would have been greatly crippled in its exertions.
The Directors will be happy to forward copies of the Cards to
any Congregational Pastor connected with a County Association
where such exists or to other friends introduced to their notice
by some accredited party. Five Thousand Cards were circulated
last yearthe Directors would be glad to double the number
for 1842.

NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.

Personal Declension ; and Revival of view of the manner in which it is

Religion in the Soul. 12mo. pp. 310.
By the Rev. Octavius Winslnw. Lon
don. John F. Show.
The zeal and spirituality of the es
teemed Author of lliis volume, as well
as the adaptation of his writings to
the objects he seeks to promote, are
so well known, that it is hardly ne
cessary to say any thing in recommen
dation of the present work. The sub
ject is confessedly one of vast impor
tance ; and in order to give a general
treated, we may simply add a list of
the nine chapters into which the
book is divided Incipient Declen
sion Declension in Love Declen
sion in FaithDeclension in Prayer
Declension in connection with Doc
trinal ErrorOn Gvieving the Spirit
The Fruitless and the Fruitful Pro
fessorThe Lord, the Restorer of His
People The Lord, the Keeper of
His People.

COLLECTIONS MADE ON THE LAST . s.

Rev.W.Palmer,Pucteridge,Herts 0 16
SABBATH OF OCTOBER.
Rev. J. Howell, Brill, Bucks, viz. :
. s. d. Pew Rents 2 13 5
Rev. Jas. Lucas, Hingham, Norfolk 2 ]J 0 Collection 1 10 7
Rev. D. \V. Iogliam, Pembridge, 4 4
Herefordshire 218 7 Rev. J. Anderson, Easington Lane,
Rev. 1). Prain, Henley in Arden 0 14 2
Durham 1 7
Rev. A. E. Lord, Walton, Surrey,
Rev. E. Leighton, Loughborough,
viz. : Leicestershire, viz. :
Public Meeting at Moul- Seat Rents 3 5 0
sey I 15 0 Collection 2 3 4
Collection at Walton . 2 15 0
Mr. Steele D 1. 0 0 5 8
5 10 0 Rev. W. Knight, Tamworth 6 5
 FOR DECEMBER, 1841. 305
. s. ft. . s. dm
Rev. T. Levis, Brixham, Devon. 1 lo 0 Rev. F. Wolstenholme, Carlisle 2 9 0
Rev. D. Campbell, Lincoln 5 0 0 Rev. G. Jones, Lyme Regis .... 4 fi 0
Rer. J. Reeve, Aspatria, Cumber Rev. J. P.Wilson, Hurstmonceaux,
land 18 0 (i Sussex 2 8 0
Sutton Station, per Mr. Roberts., 1 10 0 Rev. Thos. Stenner, Dartmouth,
Rev. J. Hopkins, Weston Super- Devon, part of Collection .... 2 0 0
mere, Somerset 3 14 4 Rev. J. Yockney, Lower Street,
Rev. James Cheney, 11 a wk church, Islington, part of Collection.. 21 4 7
Dorset 1 13 1 Rev. B. Beddow, Burley, near
Rev. Jas. Porter, Crediton, Devon 2 4 0 Otley, Yorkshire 2 12 0
Rev. D. Griffiths, Cannock, Staf Rev. E. Miller, Chiswick 4 0 0
fordshire, viz.: Rev. T. P. Bull, Newport Pagnell,
Bucks 6 3 6
Collection 1 13 6 Rev. R. Cecil, Chipping, Ongar,
Subscriptions, &c 5 6 0 Essex, part of Collection .... 2 10 0
7 0 0 Rev. J. Jeflersou, Abney Chapel,
Rev. J. E. Owen, Bishops Castle, Stoke Newington, part of Col
Salop 2 2 6 lection 21 1 0
Rev. R. II. Smith, Marlborough, Rev. E. Mannering, Hollywell
Wilts 2 0 6 Mount Chapel, part of Collec
Rev.J.Bowrey,Whitchurch, Hants 3 0 2 tion 8 0 0
Rev. J. Pulling, Deptford, part of
Rev. W. Erewi*, Penrith, viz.: Collection 3 10 0
Collection at Penriih .320 Rev. J. E. Trevor, Wilton, Wilt*,
part of Collection 1 11 7
Ditto Temple Sowerby 1 18 0
5 0 0 Rev. J. Harrison, S tret ton under
Fosse, part of Collection 1 0 0
Rev. A. Heal, NorthTawton, Devon 1 10 0 Rev. J. H. Cook, Gomersal, West
Rev. N. Harries, Middlehill, Pem Riding, Yorkshire 5 6 3
brokeshire 1 0 8 Rev. G. Stevens, Totton, near
Rev. G. Bulmer, Chalvey, Bucks 2 15 0 Southampton, part of Collection 1 12 6
Rav. T. Gammidge, Kelton, Nor Rev. R. Philip, Maberly Chapel,
thamptonshire 1 3 0 Ealls Pond, part of Collection 9 6 1
Rev. R. Caldwell, Howden Paus, Rev. Dr. Alliott, Castle Gate, Not
Northumberland 2 0 0 tingham, part of Collection . . 15 11 10
Rev. W . Ferguson, Bicester, Oxon 112 0 A Friend I 0 0
Rev. T. Gough, Paignton, Devon 2 2 0 Rev. A. Wells, Clapton, part of
Rev. J. Gouh, Polesworth, War Collection 23 6 8
wickshire 1 5 0 Rev. S. Penhall, Codford & Wiley,
Rev. W .R. Parkyn, Knowl, Somer Wilts 3 0 0
set 0 10 2 Rev. W. Wild, Guernsey, part of
Rev. F. H. Green, Moreton in Collection 2 10 0
Marsh, Gloucestershire 5 4 0 Rev. Dr. Burder, St. Thomas's
Square, part of Collection.... 10 0 0
The above are from the Stations of the
Rev. S. Martin, Cheltenham, part
Society. of Collection 6 6 0
Rev. G. Greatbatch, Southport,
Lancashire, part of Collection 1 17 6
Rev. E. A. Dunn, Buckingham
Chapel , Pimlico 12 7 Rev. R. W. Hamilton, Leeds, part
Rev. G. D. Mudie, Portsmouth.. 1 6 of Collection 4 II 6
Rev. J. A. James, Birmingham.. 100 0 Rev, J. Foxell, Penzance, part of
Rev. G. Smith, Norley Chapel ,. 14 4 Collection 1 4 11
Rev.W. Chaplin, Bishop Stortford 17 8, Rev. W. Legge, Reading, part of
Rev. Thos. Islip, Stamford, part Collection 5 0 0
Rev. Messrs. Gawthorne and Cot-
of Collection 5 0
Rev.Thos.Rees,Huntington, Here bin,DeWjy, part of Collection. 10 0 0
fordshire -.. 1 17 Rev. J. Flower, Beccles, Suffolk,
Rev. B. Slight, Tunbridge, Kent . 5 0 part of Collection 3 8 8
Rev.W.Besley,Ilfracombe,Devon, Rev. J. Stratten, Faddington .... 50 0 0
part of Collection 5 0
Rev.J.Blackburn,ClaremontChapel,
Pentonville, part of Collection 20 0
Rev. A. M. Miller, "New Court,
Carey Street, part of Collection 5 5 LONDON.
Rev. S. Peel, Workington, Cum
berland 3 4 Miss Matthews, Dowgate Hill .. 0 5 0
Subscriptions by Collector 25 2 0
Rev. Thomas Loader, Monmouth, Edw. Burkitt, Esq D 3 3 0
via. : Anonymous per Messrs Hankey's 5 0 0
Collection, Oct. 31st.. 5 0 0 J.H.H. Pimlico D 2 0 0
Mrs. Hailes 10 0
Mrs. Loader 1 0 0 BEDFORDSHIRE.
Boxes : Bedfordshire Union Being one
Miss Whithouse 1 11 0 quarter's grant for Two Stu
Miss Ferney ...... 1 1 6 dents of the Home Missionary
Mrs. Theodos.Watkins 0 10 0 Society 7 10 0
Mr. Cossens 0 7 6 DunstableFriends at, per Mr.
Mrs. Henry Lambert.. 0 6 6 Joseph Osborn 7 16 6
Mrs. Wm. Header ..056
II 2 Roxton -C. J, Metcalfe, Esq. . . A 110
306 HOME MISSIONARY MA GAZINE FOR DEC. 1841.

DEVONSHIRE. HERTFORDSHIRE
ff. s. d Ha' :den-Subscr' tion V e ..!.d.
lfltheridge-J. Blagden, Enq. .. I 5 0
Enter-Rav. J. Brimow und 1{5fH. Davis ~ ...`I..?.f 1000
Friends.................... Pl 2 6
KENT.
DORSETSHIRE. Four Elms- Subscri tions per
DOBSETSHIRE ASSOCIATION. Rev. J. A. Chambergxin . .. . ._ 00
On account of Hawk
church station, one LANCASHIRE.
quarter Ear Rev. G. Oldham-Samuel Lee, Esq. ..D 10
Jones. yme Regis 5 0 0
Miss Waldo,Lyme Re
g\s......,.....D I 0 0 LEICESTERSHIRE.
--160 0 LcIce.rter-Members of Church,
Dorrhenrr-Mrs. Winiams, for Bond Street.................. 0 0
the Westmoreland Minsion per Luucrworlh-Rev. J. I-Iupwood 0 0
Rev. R. Chamberlain, Swan
age ........................ I 0 0 Meltonlllowbray-Rev.J.Roberts 0 0
GLOUCESTERSHIRE. NORFOLK.
BRISTOL AND GLOUCESTERSHIRE Hlngham Station-Rev. J. Lucas:
AUXILIARY. Seat Henna ~ 251611
County Association for
On account perl. Robertson, Eaq. ld I0 7 this Stationu.. .... 710 0
6ll
HAMPSHIRE.
Abrth Warnburough-Legacy of WARWICKSHIRE.
the lute Mrs. Wyeth, per Mr. J. Kimftou-Balance from Kinetnn
T. Lodge ~ 1919 0 Station ...................... 0 0

As there are extracts from the Missionaries Joumals in the first article of
the Magazine-the regular extracts are omitted this month.

Journals have been received during the last mouth _/}'om the following
Missionaries, viz :
Messrs. Amos-James Anderson-John Anderson -- Black - Bulmer -
Brown-Chamberlain--Cheney-Dann-C. Davies-H. Davis-Dorrington
- Easterbrook-Ellis-Foster-Gammou-George-Hargreaves-Harrison
-Howell-Ingham-Knight-Leighton-Lewis-Lord-Lucas- M Dowall
-Mitchell--Moreton-0ram-Palmer-Parkyn-Prain-Prior- Ramsay
Reeve -T. Roberts- F. F. Roberts-Selbie-Sharp -Smith -Stirmey
Strongman-Summers-Vernon--Wood.
ii..
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
Rev. J. A. Chamberlain, Four Elms, Kent, returns his sincere thanks to
the Committee of the Religious Tract Society, for a veny liberal grant of
Tracts, for distribution on his station.
-.li
Subscriptions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged at the Societys
Rooms, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars ; also, by THOMAS THOMPSON, Esq.,
JOSHUA WILSON, Esq., and BENJAMIN HANBURY, Esq., Treasurers; the
Rev. E. A. DUNN, Rev. A. WELLS, and Rev. Dr. MATHESON, Secretaries ;
by Messrs. HANKEYS and Co., the Societys Bankers, 7, Feuchurch-street;
and by any ofthe Directors.

-'- CUWELL, PRINTER, 22, QU1iEN`S now, Plmxco.

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