humility, trusting that He who said to his disciples, "Lo! I am with you always, even to the end of the world," will not leave them desti33 tute of the means of continuing to promote the spiritual and temporal benefit of the various flocks they have been the honoured instruments of gathering from among the heathen, and which have been rescued from the power of darkness, and translated into the kingdom of God's dear Son. 10 16 1765 1 4 1732 { 1754 Antigua { 1756 Barbadoes... St. Kitts 1775 1 SOUTH AFRICA..... 1736 re Near theCape of Good new'd 2 Hope Among the Nat. Indians (1818 DittoCoast of Labrador 1764 Total 32 155 It may be proper to inform those of our readers who may feel disposed to assist these deserving "labourers in the vineyard," that Annual Subscriptions, and Donations to "The London Association in Aid of the Moravian Missions, (which devotes its funds exclusively to their support,) will be thankfully received by the President, J. W. Warren, Esq. 4, Powis-place, Queen-square'; by the Treasurer, J. G. Lockett, Esq. I, Upper Conway-street, Fitzroy-square; by the Secretaries, the Rev. J, Bull, For many years past the burden B.A. Southampton place, Euston-square, of pecuniary expense attending and the Rev. J. Clayton, jun, Shorethese missions has been more than place, Hackney; by the Rev. W. Gurthe Brethren were able to bear; ney, M.A.; C. S.Hawtrey, M.A.; Daniel but the successive occupation of Wilson, M.A.; Dr. Nicol; Rowland Hill, their principal settlements as the M.A.; R. H. Shepherd; Dr. Steinkopff; head-quarters of the hostile armies J. Leifchild, Kensington; and by the and Dr. Waugh, London; by the Rey. in 1813, brought them to the verge following Bankers-Messrs. Morland of ruin. The committee in London and Co. Pall-mall; Messrs. Pole, Thornfor the Relief of the Suffering Ger- ton, and Co. 1, Bartholomew-lane; and mans,*found themselves called upon, Messrs. Stephenson and Co. 69, Lomin the year 1813, to extend their bard-street, London; Messrs. Ricassistance to the Brethren's settle-ketts, Thorne, and Co. Castle Bank, ments, to avert from them the ex- Bristol; Messrs. Tuffnell and Co. Bladud tremity of distress with which they Bank, Bath; Messrs. Glencross, Hodge, were threatened. It is not there- and Co. Plymouth; Messrs. Sparkes and fore surprising that the mission Co. General Bank, Exeter; Messrs. J. funds should be so reduced as to and B. Goodeve, Gosport; Messrs. Wigney and Co. Brighton; Messrs. Hurly have been scarcely sufficient to supand Co. Lewes; Messrs. Haydons, port the families of the missionaries Guildford; Messrs. Mansfield and Co. that are maintained by them, and Leicester; Messrs. Smith and Co. Derthe aged and infirm who have re- by; Messrs. Mills, Bawtree, and Co. tired from labour, or that the Bre- Colchester; Messrs. Gurney and Co. thren should be at the present time Norwich, Lynn, and Halesworth; Messrs. dependent chiefly upon other com- Mortlock and Sons, Cambridge; Messrs. munities of Christians for the preBarnards and Green, Bedford; Messrs. servation of the existence of their Atwoods and Co. Birmingham; Messrs. missions abroad.-Notwithstanding Parker, Shores, and Co. Sheffield; Messrs. these discouragements, they unob-Smith, Ellison, and Co. Lincoln; Messrs. trusively persevere in simplicity and See printed Reports of the Committees for the Relief of the Distresses in Germany, &c. 1st Rep. p. 8. 2d Rep. pp. 6 and 7. VOL. XI. Jones, Lloyd, and Co. and Messrs. Hey- wood and Co. Manchester; Messrs. N INDIA. Extract of a Letter from the Rev. Daniel Sharp, Boston, America, to the Rev. J. Ivimey. "I HAVE received the following letter from Mr. Colman. Calcutta, April 29, 1818. MY EVER-DEAR PASTOR, Having been just informed that a vessel will sail for Boston to-morrow, I cannot deny myself the satisfaction of writing you a few lines. The Diary which I kept during my passage is unfinished. I have devoted it to you, and shall send it by another conveyance. From it you will learn our state while on the water. I will say nothing more about our voyage here, than that it lasted five months, and was remarkably pleasant. We were treated exceedingly well by all on board, and nothing occurred to embitter our peace. The weather, for the most part, was remarkably serene. But the most delightful circumstance which I have to mention is, that the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the sailors, and six or seven of them, we humbly hope, were brought to the knowledge of the truth. Upon our arrival at Calcutta, we were kindly received into the house occupied by Messrs. E. Carey, Yates, and Penny. Brother Lawson resides at a little distance from them. These four are connected together in the missionary work in Calcutta: they are active and devoted men. Mr. Penny is engaged in teaching a large school, upon the Lancasterian plan; brother Yates is principally employed in translating; and brethren Lawson and Carey in preaching. A Missionary Society has, within a few months past, been formed in Calcutta, auxiliary to that in England: upwards of 1,300 rupees have been already subscribed. This sum ceeds the most sanguine expectations of the brethren. Consider that CX this work has been accomplished in rous and superstitious rites of the heathen. It is very sickly in Bengal; but none of us have been attacked by the prevailing disease. Many of the poor Hindoos are daily cast into the Gunga. The other day, in coming from Serampore, I saw one dead body floating upon its surface: vultures and crows were feasting upon it. I send you with this, two Reports Yours, with respect and affection, BAPTIST ITINERANT AND BRITISH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. THIS Society receive frequent and truly affecting accounts respecting the land which remains to be possessed in our own country and nation. their contributions will be thankfully received by James Pritt, Esq. 15, Wood-street, Cheapside, Treasurer; or, John Edwards, Cumming-street, Pentonville, Secretary. STEPNEY INSTITUTION. Ar the Annual Meeting, January 12, 1819, a numerous company were assemCommittee, &c. chosen for the ensuing bled. The Report was read, and the year. Five students have been received, and placed either at Stepney, or under ministers in the country; and five stu dents, having finished their terms, are supplying destitute congregations in the country. The Report will soon be published, and a copy presented to each sub scriber. Those friends who have kindly signified their intention to send books to the li been sent, at Mr. Button's, in Paternos- RECENT DEATHS. MRS. DRAPER. Mr. S. of Southam, Bucks, is likely, if continued, to prove a great blessing to that neighbourhood, where he has laboured under as many discouragements as most missionaries, with scarcely any one to aid him. He has sunk all his little property in keeping three places open for worship, besides Sunday schools, where he has some times not had one to engage in prayer, or even to assist in teaching the children except his wife. There is no other Dissenting place of worship within the reach of a population of not less than 14,000 souls! In that county alone there are upwards of 50 villages where there is scarcely a Sunday school or evangelical minister in the establishment, or among Dissenters!! When this was made known to the committee,brary, may see the Catalogue of what has it was proposed to send an itinerant to labour in that neighbourhood. For the support of such a measure, two liberal friends have engaged to contribute each 107. per annum, provided two or three individuals, or Christians, would do the same, and make a similar experiment in that dark country, to what has been, through the divine blessing, very successful in many others. It is earnestly hoped that some of our readers will be fired with a generous emulation to "go and do likewise." SCILLY.-Mr. Jeffery informs the above-mentioned society, that all the schools in the Off Íslands of Scilly are in a very prosperous state. Including adults and children, there are more than 200 daily scholars, and upwards of 350 in the Sunday schools. Nothing is wanting but school books and a little money, to increase the latter to 1000. They are enlarging several of their school rooms, and a debt of 401. will be contracted. The poor people in Scilly are very willing to labour and to provide materials; which is all they can do towards the expense. Mr. Jeffery and four of his friends have had a very narrow escape from drowning, as they were returning from one of the islands in a boat. Five pounds will not repair the mage which was sustained. DIED, January 14, 1819, at Coseley, loved and regretted, Naomi, wife of the near Bilston, Staffordshire, generally be Rev. Bourne Hall Draper. With the, greatest fortitude she had endured a long and severe illness, supported by the powerful consolations of the gospel of Christ. Her last words, which she pronounced with a firm tone of voice, and with a peculiar emphasis, were, "My mind is happy!" MR. WILLIAM PENDERED. DIED, January 20, 1819, at his father's house, Royston, Herts, after a lingering illness of three years, Mr. William Pen dered, late a member of the Baptist eldest son of the Rev. William Pendered. church in York-street, Manchester, and -"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their la bours; and their works do follow them." NOTICE. THE Provisional Committee for the Encouragement of Industry, and the Reduction of the Poor Rates, have great da-pleasure in acquainting their friends, that N. B. Should any benevolent friend be disposed to aid this society, they have received communications of the greatest interest from every quarter. BENJAMIN WILLS, Secretary. King's Head, Poultry, Dec. 17, 1818. "Sufficient unto the Day is the Evil thereof." CHILD of sorrow, child of care, Wilt thou, with anxious eye, Dost thou not know that every nest Which holds the waters, spans the deep, With uncontroll'd command? And canst thou doubt that He, whose care Shall guard THу future day? Pass in review along; 'Tis surely torpor, worse than death, In anxious longings to obtain His children, when with cares opprest, Matt. vi. 34. They feel that palaces on earth, There, with a seraph's rapt'rous voice, While such as sought their treasure here, The agony of wo. Art thou his child? If not, beware, He, with an angry nod, Should bid thee DIE, ere thou hast known Seek first my throne, He cries. Take heed, The long-averted blow; He will in love bestow. Ι To real bliss above; That, in the robes of glory drest, C. B. To an unknown Christian, who, for four successive Winters, has sent a Five Pound Note, in a Two-penny Post Letter, for the Poor belonging to a Female Praying Society. WELCOME, kind stranger! thou whose gen'rous heart, Whose breast can sympathize with virtue's wo, And Faith, reluctant, forc'd at last, gives way; As when old Night ascends his sable car, JUVENIS. Irish Chronicle. Journal of the Rev. Isaac McCarthy. (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4.) "LORD'S DAY, 25th September.-I preached in the sessions-house at Ballimote, which had been obtained for my use by a letter from Colonel P. to the magistrate, on behalf of the Baptist Society. The congregation was large and attentive: several who were present had come several miles to hear the word of God This arose from Mr. W. Moore and others having, for some time before, been employed in reading the Irish scriptures in the surrounding villages. At about five miles from Ballimote, I had the use of the Presbyterian meeting-house: it was gratifying and affecting to hear the people speak of their desire to hear the gospel constantly preached among them. There is a large field for usefulness all through this country, which is nearly destitute of an evangelical ministry. I returned to Ballimote soon enough to hear brother Wilson preach in the sessions-house to a large congregation, who heard the word with great attention. May I not say, the fields are white unto harvest? Many in these parts earnestly desire a regular gospel ministry: I suppose it was under similar circumstances to those in which we are placed, that the prophet cried, The burden of the Lord! not because he had the message to deliver; but until he had made known the mind of the Lord unto perishing sinners. Monday, 26th.-We rode about twenty miles, to a place called Drumahair, inspecting the schools as we proceeded. It was a most delightful ride, as we had a grand display of the wisdom and power of God in unimproved nature; mountain rising above mountain, with verdure nearly to their summits; and to complete the beauty of the scene, we had a view of the lakes and rivers, which ran through vallies surrounded by mountains and rocks which ascended to the clouds. Well might the pious Psalmist say, The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament sheweth his handy-work. "We arrived early in the evening, and were kindly received by the Rev. Mr. W. the rector, under whose hospita ble roof we experienced the most unre mitted attention from himself and his excellent wife. Mrs. W. went out and procured me a place to preach in, and made known my intention through the whole village: they both attended my preaching. There were some encourags ing circumstances: if good be done, we will give God the glory. This is one of the most picturesque places I ever beheld. Mr. W.'s cot tage is almost covered with shady and fragrant bowers; his church stands on an eminence at the south end of it. At a short distance is a serpentine river of considerable breadth, running across the road. At the left-hand side of the bridge is a gentleman's house, surrounded with trees, and an old castle of very majestic appearance, and some other ruins. At the other side, craggy rocks hang over the river, which adds greatly to the grandeur of the place: the river, falling from rock to rock with rapid descent, is well worth beholding as a water-fall. At the opposite side of the river from Mr. W.'s house, stands an old abbey, of very romantic appearance: the hills around it are covered with verdure, and the mountains and rocks appear as if striving to pierce the skies. Mr. W. at our leaving, gave us a general invitation to his house. Tuesday, 27th.-We proceeded to Carrigeeneur, visiting the schools on our way this was a day of adventure, as we had to pass over bogs and swamps, walls and ditches; and once my mare fell into a drain, but providentially sustained no injury. We had so many people to hear us, that I could scarcely move my arms: it was almost enough to suffocate me. My text was, Rev. vi. 17, For the great day of his wrath is come, &c. 29th.-Preached at a place near Sligo. We spent the remainder of the day at the house of a gentleman in the neighbourhood. While at tea, the ladies told us of the exertions of some of their sex in promoting the knowledge of the truth. They had that day visited the prison at Sligo, and directed the prisoners to Jesus, the way, the truth, and the life: some of whom appeared to receive the word joyfully. The ladies have resolved to visit the prison alternately, to read and expound the Bible, and to teach the pri |