mortify the impulses of the flesh and its fruits, they should live. For the true sons of God are they, and only they, who are led by the Spirit of God; who cheerfully submit to its suggestions, and subordinate the flesh, with all its passions and lusts, to the dictates of the Spirit of God.

Clement.—True, very true; because, after all professions and confessions of faith and of hope are made, it is only they who are influenced and guided, or, to use Paul's words, led by the Spirit, that are, in fact, the sons or children of God. And these are they who have been exorcised, or dispossessed, of their fearing, doubting, trembling spirit of bondage, and who filially, and with a spirit of adoption into the family of God, exclaim, Abba, Father! This Holy Spirit within us, bears witness to the truth without us, confirms its divine original, and proves to ourselves that we are the children of God; and that proved, then comes the glorious climax, "If children, then heirs; heirs, indeed, of God, and joint heirs with Christ."

"All

Olympas.--And what a blissful heritage! Joint heirs, we say, heirs in common with Christ, the first born. Heirs of what? things are ours"-Paul, Apollos, and Peter, are ours. Yes, Saint Peter is ours, and the true Saint Peter's rights, titles and honors, with "the world, and life, and death, and things present and things to come-all are ours; we are Christ's, and Christ is God's" own Son, and heir of all worlds. And here we shall conclude our lesson for the present. A. C.

BETHANY COLLEGE.

BETHANY COLLEGE is annually growing in favor with the com. munity. A larger number of students is now in attendance than in any former year. A very large number of them are, not only in profession, but in fact, students-hard students-and these are giving character to the institution. Its graduates are, many of them, doing good service in their respective fields of labor; and, we are happy to say, doing honor to their Alma Mater. They are, indeed, exerting a good influence in favor of the College, and are steadily contributing to its increased, and increasing influence. Still, we could do much more to promote the cause of literature, science and religion, had we the means, which we think our brethren and the

public could very easily and speedily put in our power. Bethany College is not endowed.

Kentucky has, indeed, nobly come forward to endow the Chair of Sacred History, and has so pledged herself to it, as to authorize the confidence that she will do it. Some have paid, and others are about to pay, their subscriptions. The first of those who have paid, is Sister Tubman, of Georgia, one of Kentucky's noblest daughters, who, instead of taking one-thirtieth of the amount stipulated, has actually paid one-fifteenth of the Chair.*

Her brother, L. A. Thomas, of Frankfort, Ky., was the second to pay his subscription; and Father Thomas, one of the first Reformers in Kentucky, now an octogenarian, has paid his thirtieth part. These three persons, though not of one family, were originally of one name. So that there is something in a name.

We have not, indeed, as yet, notified all the subscribers to said Chair, that we desire them to forward their subscriptions at their earliest convenience, that the whole may be immediately invested in the best stocks now in market.

Those not formally addressed by letter, are hereby requested to send us certificates of deposit in Kentucky banks, payable to the Treasurer of Bethany College, or drafts on New York or Philadelphia, for the amount of their respective donations to the College. Their prompt attention to this notice will be important to the College.

The brethren in Indiana have their agent in the field for the North-Western University, and for the endowment of the Chair of Ancient Languages in Bethany College; and, from reports, they are acting nobly in the great cause of education.

When these Chairs are endowed by these brethren, there will yet remain three others to endow, which have not yet been taken, because, I presume, not tendered to any State in particular. A hint, a word, indeed, to the wise, and especially to the benevolently wise, is sufficient. We will not add, at present, a word farther on these premises.

I will only say, that I know in our brotherhood, both brethren and sisters, on whom the Lord has bestowed wealth enough, had they the views we entertain of the value of education, and especially to the gospel ministry, and a heart to give to the Lord as he has given to them, to endow, at $10,000 each, the College for all coming time; and by so doing, could enable its Faculty to educate, from year to year, as many approved students as would make a host of champions for the great work of human enlightenment on the eternal

* Sister Tubman donated $100 to build the College.

interests of the world. But, perhaps, they have not thought upon the subject as they ought to have thought, or, having thought upon it, do not wish to engross all the honor or reward to themselves. We can, however, assure them, that yet there is room-abundant room for their liberality.

Our calls and applications for aid, in the work of assisting young men devoted to the Lord, so far transcend our means, as to constrain us to decline many such applicants. We cannot efficiently aid a tythe of those who ought to be aided in their endeavors to prepare themselves for extensive usefulness. Shall we, brethren, have our means enlarged? or, in other words, Are you willing to co-operate in this great and good work? A word to the wise is sufficient.

A. C.

NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES.

SOMERSET, Pa., January 24, 1851. Brother Campbell: The brethren here have decided to invite the brethren generally in Pennsylvania, to a conventional meeting at Somerset, some. time in the latter part of the coming spring or in the summer. The chief object of this meeting is to further the cause of the Pennsylvania Home Mission, to which there is now a general interest awakening all over this State. The brethren, both here and elsewhere over this State, are determined, by the help of God, to push this important part of Christian philanthropy forward with redoubled vigor, the coming missionary year. We intend to address an urgent invitation to all the brethren in Pennsylvania, to meet at Somerset, as above stated, with a special reference to this object; and from all indications, we are justified in saying, that we shall have a very large attendance. Our brethren from Philadelphia and Baltimore intend to be present with us. The brethren universally have expressed a desire to have your presence at this meeting, and especially the brethren at Somerset. They have, therefore, unanimously requested me to address you to this effect, so as to secure, if possible, your attendance with us. As I am aware that your time is generally secured beforehand, I thought I would thus timously write to you about the matter. The brethren, as yet, have not appointed any special time for our meeting, lest it might not suit your other engagements. They, therefore, requested me to state to you, that if you can attend with us any time in June or July, to state the time that would suit you best, and we will announce the meeting accordingly. The brethren requested me especially to urge the matter upon you, as they are all exceedingly anxious to have you here. I told the brethren that I thought it would not be convenient for you to come earlier than July, They said that you could appoint any time in July, and it would suit them; and that they did not wish you to spend your time here in constant speaking, although this would be very agreeable to them, but they desire to have your presence and advice. The sisters, also, send a cordial invitation to Sister Campbell to accompany you. The brethren would be very glad, if you could spend at least two or three weeks here.

The brethren engaged in the general State mission have, so far, done very well. Bro. Lanphear is preaching west, and Bro. Macdougal east, of the Alleghenies. Each one has selected several points of labor, to which they expect to give their whole attention for the present Our faith in these matters is, that we can only expect any result by continued reiterated efforts at the same points. The coming year, the brethren expect to send at least six missionaries into the field.

My labors are entirely confined within the limits of Somerset county. I am itinerating the county from one end to the other, speaking alternately in German and English. In some regions speak altogether in German. There is a general interest awakening all over the country here in behalf of Primitive Christianity. I am convinced that there is nothing to prevent the triumph of the truth in these regions, but the want of efficient laborers. I was surprised at the character of sectarian preachers in this part of Pennsylvania. The mass of them, besides an utter want of any thing like education, are as ignorant of the Bible as a Russian lay priest. It is utterly surprising. We can scarcely form any idea of the spiritual darkness, even yet, reigning over this so-called Christian country. Our work, I am convinced, is but just begun. We want active and well qualified laborers. Would to God that our brethren would awaken to a proper sense of their abilities and their imperative duties.

The brethren sympathize with you in your bereavement. They were all deeply affected at the news of Sister Pendleton's death. She was the beloved of all who knew her, and her memory will long be cherished by all her friends. The Lord sustain you in your many afflictions and labors! Your affectionate brother,

C. L. LOOS.

[I thank Bro. Loos for his sympathy, and am sorry to say, that I cannot make any promise, at present, as to my attending said meeting.-A. C.] SOLON, O., February 12, 1851.

Brother Campbell: Again, by a kind Providence, I am permitted to report through the Harbinger the result of a meeting just closed here, conducted by our most excellent and much esteemed brother, A. B. Green, of eleven days, which resulted in 19 additions-14 by confession and baptism, and 5 from the sects. Also, of a meeting held here by Bro. B. F. Perkey, in December last, of eight evenings, which resulted in 7 additions-making 103 additions, within ten months, to the cause of Christ in Solon, although we were never more persecuted and misrepresented by the sects, than at this time. But the cause of Christ will triumph over all opposition, as the success of the cause all over the Western Reserve fully proves. We feel to rejoice for the triumphs of the gospel, and give God all the praise. L. S. BULL.

Yours, in hope of future happiness,

SYNOPSIS OF NEWS.

OHIO.-Bro. Enoch Dye, of M'Connellsville, O., writes us that he lately attended a meeting at Deavertown, held by Bro. Asberry Gardner, where he witnessed the immersion of 6 persons. The brethren of this place have been much opposed and calumniated by the Methodists and Presbyterians, notwithstanding they have succeeded in erecting a commodious house and growing in the confidence and esteem of the community, adding to their numbers, occasionally, from the best portion of the citizens.Through Bro. J. Rossel we are requested to say, that the brethren at Flushing, Belmont county, O., desire to be visited by the preaching ministry. Through the Christian influence of Bro. John Cardner, who came to Bethany to be baptized in 1828, and that of one or two others, the reformation has been commended to the people, and within the course of three months, under the preaching of Bro. Rossel, 36 have been added to the Lord in

that place. As is usual, they had to contend against much opposition from Baptists, Methodists and Quakers.Bro. James Porter, in connection with Bro. Hunt, have had a joyful time with the Stillwater church-23 were baptized and 1 reclaimed. Bro. Andrew Burns, Jr., Milton, O., informs that 14 have bowed to the Prince Messiah, under his ministration, since we last heard from him. Bro. Isaac Errett, of North Bloomfield, O., writes as follows: "Since I last wrote you I have held two meetings in Portage county-one at Franklin, where there were 8 baptisms, and 5 or 6 restored to the fellowship of the church; and one at Ravenna, where the church rejoices over the conversion of 9 persons. At both these meetings there were very encouraging evidences of increased regard for the gospel and its author, on the part of very large assemblies-and although the number of converts is not large, the result of the meetings is, to the brotherhood in these places, most cheering."

KENTUCKY-Through Bro W. H. Robertson, of Minerva, Ky., we are informed of the very successful labors, in that place, of W. P. Clark, of Harrodsburg. During the meeting 31 additions were made to the church, 24 by confession and 7 restored. Great interest prevailed and much prejudice was overcome. -Bro. W. B. Mooklar, of Covington, Ky., informs of 2 additions to the church in that place. From Bro. E. Fisk, the principal of the Commercial College of Covington and an Elder in the church, we learn further that under the pastoral labors of Bro. J. H. Haven the prospects are fair for better times in their congregation. "The brethren

and sisters manifest a better state of feeling one towards another, and brotherly love abounds."— Bro. Amos Dixon, Winchester, Adams county, Ky., informs us that their church numbers about thirty. They have preaching once a month, and are located on the regular daily stage-line from Maysville, Ky., to Wheeling, Va., twenty-four miles from Maysville. Preaching brethren are invited to call.--From Flemingsburg, Ky., Bro. Samuel Maguire writes as follows: "The church in this place has outlived very many of the prejudices which in time past retarded its growth. We have a large, respectable and intelligent congregation, walking in the commandments and ordinances of the Lord, and have cause to rejoice that during the winter some 15 or 20 have been added to the number, and an increasing interest is manifest among all the brethren for the prosperity of our Lord's kingdom."

MISSOURI.-Bro. M. Summers, speaking of the progress of the gospel in Upper Missouri, says: "I know not why the brethren from the churches in the Upper Missouri fail to report to you the success of the ancient gospel, for a considerable number have been added to the different congregations last summer and fall. In the month of July Bros. Wright and Lard held a protracted meeting in Liberty, Clay county, and 45 were added to the congregation in that place. In the same month, Bros. Payne and Hudson preached at Smithland, Clay county, and some 10 or 12 were added at that place; and at Mt. Gilead, in the same county, a short time afterwards, there were about 20 additions to that congregation, under the labors of Lard and Gaines, and previous to that time, under the labors of Bro. Payne, a number were added to the church. Also, in the counties of Platte, Buchanan, Andrew and others a considerable number have obeyed the gospel. There is a Bro. Hugins, a lawyer, near Savanna, Lawrence county, armed himself with the old Jerusalem blade and has been sweeping things. He has, in the last twelve months, immersed 100 or 200 in the name of the Lord Jesus."Bro. Absalom Rice writes, that the cause of truth is still onward in Callaway county, Mo. He witnesses the confession of some almost every Lord's day, and reports 8 on the third Sunday in January and the day following, among whom was a venerable old lady of the Baptist church.- -Bro. P. L. Hudgins reports the result of a meeting at Savanna, held by Bro. O. C. Steele in February. Fourteen additions were made, and a favorable impression