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the hardships which these good men have to encounter, and of the zeal manifested by them in prosecuting the object of the

Mission.

Christ at heart, have the pleasure of hearing that many were turned to the Lord."

dent. When we heard these things, we said to them, that the Papist had as much need of salvation as the Protestant, and that we had no respect of persons, as it was the duty of the people of God to pray "The rain was pouring heavy upon us for the king, and for all in authority,' &c. crossing the hill, and the wind blowing "When we came in sight of the place, hard on our sides, particularly when de- we saw a field full of people waiting for scending the south side of the hill, so by us, of all descriptions, men, women, and the time we arrived, we were wet to the children, rich and poor; the sight moved skin, and the first house into which we en- our hearts with pity and compassion, and tered, they had neither peats nor sticks, led us secretly to implore the down pournor any other material to make a fire there- ing of the Spirit to attend our meeting of except wet heather, which would not with such an assembly of people, which, burn, but filled the house with smoke; we trust, was not denied: for we were stayed here for a few minutes, then went enabled to speak with freedom, and the against the rain and the wind to the place people heard with uncommon attention; of meeting; there got for our accommoda- visible impressions were seen in their tion an old broken and torn barn, which countenances, copious tears were flowing was little better than the open fields; down their cheeks; many who, previous to during the sermon we could not keep our- hearing, appeared careless and indifferent selves from trembling, particularly the one about the eternal interest of their souls, who was sitting, and there was no Inn sat composed and under awe the whole where we might be accommodated; the time. After sermon, Mr. Frazer's forerough weather was much against us and man took us with him; he is a very sensiagainst gathering, for the rivers and rivu- ble and intelligent man. At the time of lets were so extremely high, that there is worship, all the servants and others came no way to get across. The place is very in; spoke to them about an hour and a destitute with regard to the Gospel, they quarter from the word of God, then went are far from every means of instruction, to bed a good deal fatigued, having spent and, consequently, they must necessarily more than eight hours of the day speaking be very ignorant; we got between eighty the word of salvation to our fellow-men: and ninety hearers, who heard with sur-may those who love, and have the cause of prise and astonishment; the things which they heard from the word of God seemed somewhat strange to them-may they be illumined to know Him, whom to know is everlasting life. After sermon, made a diligent inquiry where it would be proper to meet the next day; this being settled, we dismissed. This is a very poor place, therefore we were at a loss where to apply for a night's entertainment, as they had no straw, hay, fern, or heather-the even-hear." ing continued blowing severely. After travelling two miles further down the country, applied to a farmer's house for lodgings-there they were at last accommodated. On their return they preached in Aird, on the 10th August, (Lord's day) and although the weather continued very unfavourable, upwards of six hundred attended, some of whom had travelled six miles and upwards; they preached twice during the day, and again in the evening, on Mr. Frazer's property: they say, 'the reason for being so particular in mentioning this, is, we formerly preached on Lovat's property, and when the servants of Mr. Frazer heard us praying for a blessing on the proprietor of the place on which we stood, in conjunction with others, instantly they were filled with envy, lamenting that the prayer was not made for their master, but for Lovat, who was by profession a Papist. The servants, and the rest of Frazer's subjects were murmuring among themselves for the loss sustained, and took timely care when we returned, to appoint the sermon on Frazer's property, which was only on the other side of the rivulet, that at this time the prayer might be, not for the Papist, but their own superinten

On Monday morning, 11th August, they travelled four miles west the country, where the people erected a tent for their accommodation, and upwards of five hundred attended; they say, "In very deed, it is a hard matter for us to find adequate expressions, by which we can convey to you their zeal and unsatiated desire to

As the weather still continued unfavourable, they were accommodated on the 14th with a gentleman's barn: they say, "The people crowded in, yea, pressed in such a manner, that we never saw any thing that might be compared to it, for we were afraid that some could not avoid being hurt. Both the doors were opened, and great crowds were standing on both sides of the house, although the rain was pouring on them in an extraordinary manner. Such is their eagerness to hear, that we suppose nothing could prevent them."

It remains now, that the friends of this Mission be informed as to the state of the funds-and here, the small amount of the expenses deserves particular notice. The disinterestedness, economy, and self-denial of the Missionaries, render the expenses very small indeed, and give the Mission an additional claim on the liberality of the friends of Jesus. By a reference to the Treasurer's Account annexed, it seems that the expenses of the last year, small as they were, exceeded the contributions during that period by about £24.; at the same time a balance of £28. was in the hands of the Treasurer on the 31st December last. Various favourable openings have been

ASSOCIATIONS.-CHAPELS OPENED.

pointed out by the Missionaries, which it would be highly desirable to occupy permanently and suitable persons, it is believed, could be obtained,

Subscriptions and Contributions received in London by the Editor of the New Evangelical Magazine.

ASSOCIATIONS.

THE Northamptonshire Baptist Association held their Annual Meeting the 8th and 9th of June, 1824, at Nottingham. On Tuesday evening, at Six o'clock, the Meeting opened by prayer by Mr. Jarman, Pastor of the church at Nottingham, who was chosen Moderator. The letters from the churches were read, and minutes made of their contents. Letters were presented from the churches at Aldwinkle and Boston, requesting to be admitted into Association, to which the Ministers and Messengers agreed. Mr. S. Jones concluded with prayer.

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nected with the Association is 2931. The state of the churches since the last meeting of the Association in 1823, is as follows:Baptized, 146. Received by letter, 11. Restored, 10. Increase, 167. Died, 53. Dismissed, 35. Excluded, 35. Decrease, 123. Leaving a clear Increase of 44.

THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION met at On Tuesday evening Brother Mileham preachSouthampton, Sept. 14th and 15th. ed from Phil. I. 21. "For me to live is Christ.' past Six, several brethren prayed, and On Wednesday morning at halfBrother Tilly preached from Eccles. vii. from 1 John iv. 19. 14. At Eleven, Brother Miall preached Six, Brother Clare preached from Isa. Evening, half-past xxxiii. 2. The Scriptures were read, and the devotional services of this interesting meeting were conducted by the Brethren Clay, Burnett, Futcher, Young, Neave, Adkins, Franks, George and Draper.

ing, and Brother Draper in the evening.

The next Association to be held at Wednesday morning at Seven. Meeting Salem Chapel, Portsea, on Tuesday and for prayer; the following Brethren engaged, Evans, of Blaby; Knott, of Sutton- Bulgin is expected to preach on the TuesWednesday in the Easter Week. Brother in-Ashfield; Capes, of Loughborough, and day evening. Brethren Clare and YarNichols, of Collingham. At half-past Tennold will preach on the Wednesday mornassembled for public worship; Mr. Perkings, of Newark, read the Scriptures and prayed, and Mr. Clarke, of Guilsborough, preached from John iii. 19, "And this is the condemnation that light is come into the world," &c. The second discourse was delivered by Mr. Simmons, of Olney, from Matt. vi. 33, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness," &c. Mr. Anderson, of Dunstable, concluded with prayer.

Evening at half-past Six. After singing, Mr. Hinmers, of Boston, prayed, and Mr. J. Mack, of Clipstone, preached from Ps. xxvi. 4, "One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after," &c. Mr. J. K. Hall, M.A. of Kettering, closed the public services with prayer, and a collection was made at the doors for the Provident Society. After service the Ministers and Messengers retired into the Vestry to read the Circular Letter, written by Mr. James, of Arnsby, On consistency of character conducive to usefulness, which was approved and ordered to be printed. It was agreed that the next Association should be held at Luton, Bedfordshire, on Tuesday and Wednesday in Whitsun week, 1825; to put up at the Red Lion. Mr. Jarman, of Nottingham, and Mr. Mack, of Clipstone, to preach. The next year's Letter to be written by Mr. Clarke, of Guilsborough, On the necessity of perseverance in Christian efforts.

On Thursday morning at Seven, the Ministers and Messengers being convened, after prayer by Mr. Burditt, of Sutton in the Elms, distributions were made from the Association Fund to several of the Ministers, in aid of Village Preaching. Mr. Jarman, the Moderator, closed these interesting meetings with prayer. The number of members in the churches conVOL. X.

CHAPELS OPENED.

May 27, 1824. The new Baptist Meeting House at Hollowell, Northamptonshire, was opened for Divine worship, when two Sermons were preached on the occasion, that in the morning by Mr. Mack, of Clipstone; and that in the evening by Mr. J. K. Hall, M. A. of Kettering. Mr. Chater, of Kibworth, (Independent) Mr. J. Gravestock, of Old, (Independent) Brooks, of West Haddon, and other ministers present conducted the other parts of the services.

August 19, 1824, was opened, for Divine worship, a new commodious Baptist Chapel, at Gretton, in Northamptonshire, when two appropriate sermons were delivered in the morning; one by the Rev. J. K. Hall, of Kettering, from Luke xiii. 6-9; the other by the Rev. W. Scott, (Independent) at Rowell, from Titus iii. 1. and a sermon in the evening by the Rev. J. Mack, of Clipstone, from Ps. xxvii. 4. The devotional parts of the services were conducted by Messrs. Green (Independent), Millar, Payne (General Baptist), and Collecott, now supplying. A large and respectable audience were attracted on the occasion, who evinced their attachment to the Redeemer's cause by their liberal contributions towards the liquidation of the debt on the said Chapel.

The interest in this place had its commencement in the year 1770, and religious worship was carried on in a licensed room for about the space of three years, when an old building was purchased, and fitted up for a Meeting-house. In 1788 this

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building underwent considerable repair, | and was enlarged by the erection of a vestry. Still, it being an old building, and requiring frequent repairs, has been a constant burden upon the people, who have endeavoured to the utmost of their ability to maintain it: neither was it large enough by far to contain the number of hearers that were desirous to attend, it being the only dissenting place of worship in this extensive village, the population of which is from 900 to 1000 inhabitants, besides being surrounded with thirty other villages within four or five miles.

About ten years ago a piece of ground was bought by a benevolent Lady, and given to the church, for the purpose of erecting a new place of worship, which, although greatly needed, was deemed unadvisable at that time, as the people could raise but a very small sum towards meeting the expenses. Divine Providence having recently raised up a few friends, who, after receiving the advice of neighbouring ministers and churches, and from a sense of the urgency of the case, have generously contributed towards the accomplishment of the object. The above place of worship has cost £450. towards which sum the people have, by unwearied exertions, raised £150. (including the collection the day it was opened,) and they hope that, when more particulars of the case are known, it will not fail to call forth the philanthropy of the friends of Jesus, and invite their assistance.

ON Lord's Day, Sept. 19, 1824, a new Place of Worship called Salem Chapel, was opened in Meard's Court, Wardour Street, Soho, for the use of the church and congregation under the pastoral care of Mr. JOHN STEVENS, lately meeting in York Street Chapel, St. James's, which they have occupied for Eleven Years, at an annual rent of £200. per annum, all the time being liable to be discharged at Six Months notice. The present building is a neat and commodious structure, erected on a piece of ground held under the Crown on a Seventy Years lease. Three Sermons were preached, that in the morning by Mr. Murell, of St. Neot's, Hunts, from 2 Chron. vi. 18. That in the afternoon by Mr. Reynolds, of Wattisham, Suffolk, from Ps. xxxvi. 7, 8. That in the evening by Mr. Stevens, the Pastor of the church, from Exod. xx. and latter part of the 24th verse, “In all places where I record my name, I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee." Through the whole of the day the attendance was numerous and respectable; in the evening it was particularly crowded, and the collections were liberal and encouraging.

ORDINATIONS.

Tuesday, July 13, 1824. Mr. T. CLARKE was ordained Pastor of the Baptist Church at Long Buckby, Northamptonshire. Mr.

J. C. Simmons, of Stoney Stratford, commenced the service with prayer and reading the Scriptures. Mr. J. Clarke, of Guilsborough, asked the questions, &c. Mr. John Edmonds, sen. of West Haddon, offered up the Ordination prayer. Mr. J. K. Hall, M.A. of Kettering, gave the charge to the ordained minister. Mr. Mack, of Clipstone, preached to the people; and Mr. Gravestock, of Old, (Independent), concluded with prayer. Mr. J. Simmons, of Olney, preached in the evening.

On the 1st of September, Mr. PITMAN, from the Gosport Academy, was ordained at Mr. Griffin's Chapel, King-street, Portsea, as a Missionary to the Sandwich Islands. Mr. Eastman, the Classical Tutor of the Academy, commenced by reading and prayer. Mr. Reynolds, of Romsey, delivered an introductory discourse, and asked the usual questions. Mr. Scamp, of Havant, offered the ordination prayer. Mr. Atkins, of Southampton, preached, and Dr. Bogue concluded the service. Mr., Pitman is going to that interesting station at the request of Capt. Lord Byron, and is to sail in the Ship commanded by his lordship, which is to take the remains of their late Majesties, the King and Queen of those

Islands.

On Wednesday, July 21, 1824, Mr. W. R. DAVIES, late Student at Abergavenny, was publicly set apart to the pastoral care of the Particular Baptist Church, called Ebenezer, Eglwyswrrw, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. In the morning at Eight o'clock, an interesting prayer meeting was held to implore a Divine blessing on the important services of the day. At Ten, the public worship commenced with singing and praying by Mr. T. Jones, Rhydwylym. Mr. B. Davies, Cilfywyr, delivered the introductory discourse, and received Mr. Davies's confession of faith, and offered up the ordination prayer. Mr. W. Evans, Aberyswith, gave the important charge to the minister from Col. iv. 17, and Mr. D. D. Evans, Carmarthen, preached to the church from 1 Thess. v. 13. Mr. W. Richiarts, Pen-y-rheol, Brecknockshire, concluded this interesting service by prayer.

MR. EDITOR,

The present system of collecting for the erection and repairs of Meeting Houses, has long been a subject of complaint. It is now generally acknowledged that very great and serious evils are connected with it. To remedy or greatly to lessen these evils, it is in contemplation to form a Society in our denomination, to be called, “THE Baptist Building Fund.” A Public Meeting will, therefore, be held

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at the King's Head in the Poultry, of
which due notice will be given. It is
confidently anticipated that the intended
Society will meet with due encouragement,
and be the means of incalculable advan-
tages, both to the contributors, and to the
poor ministers and churches who apply
for relief.
J. H. Sec. pro tem.
Sept. 15, 184.

ORIGINAL LETTER OF THE LATE REV. JOHN PALMER, OF SHREWS

BURY.

Enon Cottage, Salop, April 26, 1820. To my dearly beloved Brethren and Sisters, Members of the several Baptized Churches in Shropshire and elsewhere, with their Pastors, Ministers, and

Deacons.

Being unable to sleep, and reflecting that you will, if our God permit, hold your yearly meeting this day week at Shiffnal, I now, at three o'clock in the morning, take up my pen, perhaps for the last time, to assure you that my affection for you and care for you is not extinct. Though it is not at all likely that I shall be able to attend with you, or that you, amongst whom I have gone for more than twentysix years preaching the Gospel, will again see my face in the flesh. Brethren, I find that Gospel the support of my soul in the prospect of death and cternity. It is the sure word of life, and the power of God unto salvation to every one that through the Spirit's aid and teaching believeth it. May the Lord increase our faith, and keep us abiding in the truth, that we may not be ashamed at his coming. To his care I commend you, and to his hands I commit my soul, praying that we may be found in him, to whom be glory and honour both now and for ever. Amen.

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other avocations and engagements necessarily engross the larger portion of her time and attention, and leave her but little which she can consistently devote to books, will feel much indebted to any of your intelligent readers or correspondents who will kindly direct her, through the medium of your valuable miscellany, to a course of reading which may prove a source of both pleasure and profit to her own mind, and from which she may derive a little fund of general knowledge, of that kind which will be calculated to render her most useful as a member of civil and Christian society, and in all the various intercourses of life. The writer feels with regret, that she has lost much valuable time for want of a plan having been laid down for her, and from a uniform and steady adherence to which, she might have realized all the advantages that have been placed within her reach.

Begging you to accept my best thanks for the trouble which I shall have occasioned you,

I subscribe, Sir,

With sentiments of unfeigned respect,
Your obedient Servant,
A WOMAN Of Kent.

Sept. 11, 1824.

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Original Poetry.

ON SPRING.

STERN Winter with his ice-bound rod
Has disappear'd, the teeming clod

Its precious stores display;
Ten thousand charms arrest the sight,
Ten thousand odours yield delight,
Rais'd by the solar ray.
Fierce Boreas now is heard no more,
His bellowing-desolating roar-

Is hush'd to tranquil rest;
Soft western breezes floating round,
Refresh the air and cool the ground,
Of magic pow'r possest.
Gay nature blythe as rosy health
Unlocks her treasures-scatters wealth
Abroad with lavish hand:

The hills she clads with richest hue,
The valleys fills with plenty too,

And blesses all the land.

Thus onward rolls revolving years:
The hand unseen, that made the spheres,
Conducts the vast machine.

The seasons wait his sov'reign nod,
And with the terrors of a God

His matchless love is seen.
His hand our ev'ry good bestows,
And multiplied as are our woes,

More are our blessings giv'n; Show'rs of grace, and gales of love, Descend as sought for from above,

To raise our souls to heav'n.
Man, beast, and bird, and insect too,
Inhales the bliss, and feels anew

Their life and joys reviv'd;
Each taste what wisdom has design'd,
And shares proportion'd to its kind,

The good to each assign'd.

Let bursting storms with threat'ning ire, Dense clouds, or fierce temptation's fire Envelope all the soul;

'Tis mercy bids the tempest rise, While faith exclaims with sparkling eyes, My FATHER guides the whole. Folkestone.

J. YOUNG.

SONNET.

Tó a Nightingale, that sweetly sang on the first of January near my sick chamber.

"SWEET BIRD! that shunn'st the noise of folly,"
'Tis kind to visit me, and cheer
This hour of grief, so chill and drear;
"Most musical, most melancholy,"

Thy plaintive strains to me appear,
Fit heralds of this new-born year;
Through leafless oak, or rustling holly,
Those moaning winds I, sleepless, hear,
Suit well these sighs-this icy tear ;-
Yet, hope, tho' tremulous, a lay

Still warbles forth in view of spring;
Like thee, kind bird! I'd sooth away
A fellow mourner's suffering

And bid him sing of heav'n's bright vernal day.
B. C.

SONNET.

"Thou crownest the year with thy goodness, and thy paths drop fatness."

SEE! how yon golden crops bend o'er the plain,
As tho' in homage to that gracious pow',
Which gives the sun his light, the earth her dow'r
Of herbs and fruits, and all the goodly train
Of pleasing forms, which mitigate the pain
Mingled with earthly toil; each beauteous flow'r
Shines like a brilliant gem, to grace the hour
When Nature, bounteous Queen! her stores again
Thus opes, and, joyous, loads the grating wain.
Almighty goodness runs an endless round,
In ev'ry step the Maker moves along,

Some proof of matchless, ceaseless love is found; Be warm and ceaseless then the creature's song, And let that song reach Nature's utmost bound. B. C.

ON HARMONY. Lines by a Young Lady, aged 13. HAIL, Soothing sister of devotion, Raising within each mild emotion; We'll strike the harp in praise of thee, And tune our songs to Harmony. Sweet charmer of the pain and woe, That mark our footsteps here below; Oh! chase away each vain desire, And swell the breathings of our lyre. Peace hovers near thy floating car, And discord flies before thee far; Each day, each season, as it rolls, By thee endear'd, a charm unfolds. As with delight our bosoms glowing, Thy sympathetic numbers flowing, Our lives a brighter vision borrow, Touch'd by a pleasing pensive sorrow. When all around is wce and sadness, Thy voice diffuses joy and gladness; Sweet charm of life by nature giv'n, Makes heav'n on earth, and earth a heav'n.

PRAISE TO GOD.

FATHER of all, Eternal King,
Who shall thy boundless mercy sing?
Who shall thy matchless pow'r proclaim,
And pay due homage to thy name?
Thy glory bursts upon our sight,
With the first beams of morning light;
And when the sun withdraws his rays,
The moon and stars exalt thy praise.
Thy goodness and thy truth are seen
In earth's fair fields of living green;
And when we gaze at worlds on high,
Thy glory blazes thro' the sky.

The trackless ocean owns thy sway,
The crested waves thy will obey,
The swift-wing'd tempest bears thy wrath,
The lightning marks thy fearful path.

To thee, the Universal King,
The universe shall tribute bring;
Thy homage and thy praise shall last,
When life's vain fleeting scene is past.
Liverpool.
E. P.

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