tian brethren, and to the favor and protection of all civil magistrates, and will not cease to beseech God to have you in his holy keeping, and prosper your exertions in his cause. In behalf of the Board, Mr. and Mrs. Boardman sailed from Philadelphia on Saturday, July the 16th, for Calcutta, under the most pleasing circumstances. Mission with its successes or failures, and 2. In all civil concerns, you will show due respect to Magistracy, and to the laws and institutions of the Government over you. Abstain from all interference in matters of political controversy, and as far as practicable live peaceably with all men. 3 Prosecute with diligence and perseverance your great work, which is to win souls to Jesus Christ, and especially from among the heathen to whom you are sent. In doing this you will never provoke them by unnecessary and unkind allusions to their practices, but exhibit towards them all gentleness and patience,|| and as far as faithfulness will permit, eonciliate their esteem and confidence. You will preach the gospel to them; distribute among them copies of the sacred Scriptures: encourage the establishment of schools, and by every lawful and judicious measure endeavour to turn them from vanities to the living God. 4. Let your life be blameless and holy. True piety can never exist but in strict connexion with morality, and always appears most amiable and winning when so exemplified. That teacher will deservedly lose his influence, and destroy his usefulness, who shall neglect this paramount duty. Reposing much confidence in you, the Board does hereby recommend you to In closing this account, we feel it our duty to state that the Missionary treasury is already more than exhausted. The expenditures required for the outfit and support of the Foreign Mission, together with those of the missions among our Western Indians, have been of late unusually heavy. We know that our brethren would not wish that any one of them should be abandoned, but rather that their number should be multiplied. But they must constantly remember that this cannot be done without their efficient support. We feel assured that nothing is necessary more, than to state these facts; they will have their due effect on every friend of missions. LETTER TO THE TREASURER. Dear Sir, Steamboat from Providence to New York, July 6. Please to acknowledge for me the receipt of the following sums for the Birman Mission. 1825. Rev. John Healy, Bal- 66 27. Mr. Charles L. Roberts, (Maine,) July 3. 4. Major Flint, Danvers, George D. Boardman, avails of services in the 1st Baptist Church, Yours respectfully, ,50 25,00 2,00 25 1,00 10,00 $38,75 GEO. D. BOARDMAN; the affection and kindness of their Chris-Hon. Heman Lincoln, Treas. RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE. REVIVALS OF RELIGION. REV. MR. CARD TO DR. BALDWIN. Leyden, N. Y. April 20, 1825. Dear Brother, the wrath to come. Her funeral was at tended by many of them, who appeared to feel a deep sense of their lost condition. At this time Elder Calvin Phileo, a man sent out by the Baptist Convention of this State, came and preached with the spirit of Elias, which was attended with the power of God; and he, together with I have had it on my mind for some time, to give you a short account of the work of the Lord in this town. I will first give you a sketch of the history of this Church. It was constituted in Sep-brothers Hersey, and Elisha Rogers, a litember, 1803; their number was then small. In 1804 the Lord poured out his spirit, and a goodly number were added to the Church. They have had preaching but a part of the time; they have also passed through many trying scenes. In 1821 they commenced building a meeting-house, which is a neat and commodious place. In 1823 they employed brother Simeon Hersey, a licenced preacher, to labour with them one half of the time. They then, in union with the society, commenced finishing the inside of the house. Notwithstanding it was a very low time of religion with them, nevertheless God was pleased to bless them in doing their duty in thus erecting a house for his worship. In January, 1824, Brother Hersey requested me to come and visit the Church. I accordingly came, and found them in a very low state as to religious feeling. They had not commemorated the death of Christ for more than one year. I preached with them several times and requested a church meeting. On examination we found there was nothing in the way of their travel, only a want of zeal for God. They requested me to come and settle with them: I agreed to come by the first of June. I then returned home, and God was pleased to remember them in their low estate, and let them know by happy experience that his mercy endureth forever. In this time of declension, God was pleased to awaken them to a sense of their covenant obligations. They appointed the 14th of February to meet in church conference, and to renew covenant; the Lord by his holy spirit met with his children, and they joyfully renewed covenant, and mourned their past stupidity. The next Lord's-day Elder John Blodgett preached and administered the sacrament to them. It was a solemn day. Sinners trembled, and saints began to awake to newness of life. The meetings became more numerous and impressive until the last of April, when God was pleased to send the messenger of Death, and called away a young woman who died in the faith, and who solemnly warned her young friends to flee from centiate, visited from house to house. The work now spread powerfully from heart to heart-saints rejoiced, while sinners wept and cried out, what must we do to be saved? Evening meetings were attended almost every night. A number were now brought into the liberty of the gospel, and on the 5th of May, six came forward and related their experience to the church, and were baptized. Saturday the 8th twelve more came forward and related the dealings of God with them, and were baptized. Friday, May 14th, I arrived here with my family, and on Saturday the 15th eighteen persons gave a relation of the work of grace on their hearts, and the day following were baptized, all by Elder Phileo. We set apart Saturday of each week for experience meetings. The next Lord's day I baptized 14 persons, and the work continued through the season until 132 were added to the Church by baptism, and 13 by letter. About 40 united with the Presbyterian Church in this town, and a number to the Methodist society. I have baptized in this good work of God, some of all ages, from ten to fifty years; and we have great reason to rejoice that Jesus takes the lambs in his arms, and carries them in his bosom: They appear to stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made them free. Dear Brother, we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God, through our Lord Jesus Christ. Pray for us, that we may be found striving together for the faith of the gospel. I am respectfully yours, MR. TRIPP TO DR. BALDWIN. Dear Brother, Hebron, (Me.) May 2, 1825. THE cause of the Redeemer is rather encouraging in this place. Some attention appeared about a year ago, and soon several experienced a hope in Christ; || and others were stirred up to make a profession, who had entertained a hope for several years. Some of both descriptions have been brought in from that time to the present, till rising of twenty have been added by baptism. Our meetings are well attended, and professors are comfortably engaged, with some hopeful appearances in several others. Such are the prayers of the faithful for sinners, I cannot but hope, that, through great and entirely undeserving mercy, we shall see greater things than these. There has been a wonderful work of grace in Paris, which is still progressing. Perhaps seventy have been added to the Baptist church in that place within about six months. The work is almost exclusively among the Baptists. It is expected a number will submit to the precious ordinance of baptism next Lord's day. Brother Hooper may hereafter communicate to you the particulars. My labours in the cause are considerable. Calls for family visits are so numerous, that I cannot comply with them all. The precious truths of the gospel, and the delightful, distinguishing institutions of Christ, are to me a great support, and a comfort to my soul. My health is not very good. Yesterday, however, I had the satisfaction of preaching as usual on the Lord's day; of baptizing, and of administering the Lord's supper. To day my animal strength is considerably exhausted, and it is with difficulty that I now write to you; and will only add, dear Sir, Your affectionate brother in the gospel, JOHN TRIPP. MR. BOND TO MR. SHARP. of which I have the charge; and others stand as candidates. Twelve of those added to the church are heads of families, the remainder are young people. The revival seems to be progressing very gradually at the present time. Likewise in Columbia and Addison, there has been, and I believe is still, an attention to the things of religion. Lord's day, June 19th, I baptized six persons at Columbia, one male and five females. July 3d, baptized at Columbia four persons, all females. They united with the church in Columbia and Addison, and others in both of those towns stand as candidates for baptism. I feel as if I had been highly favoured of God since my ordination. I have had the privilege of baptizing forty-four persons, of administering the Lord's supper once, and of enjoying many precious seasons while attempting to preach the gospel. I need much grace and much humility to keep me where I ought to be-for the pride of my heart is such, that I often am afraid I shall ascribe some glory to myself, whereas I know it all belongs to God. O, I entreat an interest in your prayers, that I may be kept humble and made useful. Yours in Gospel bonds, PHINEHAS BOND. THE reformation which hath been progressing in this town nearly three years, hath not yet subsided. In some parts of the town I think it hath nearly come to a close; but in other parts, the awakening increases. Since our last associa Cherryfield, July 11th, 1825. tion, I have, at different times, baptized Dear Brother, DOUBTLESS it will rejoice your heart to hear of the prosperity of Zion in this vicinity. The Lord has graciously poured out his Spirit in this place, and brought many to rejoice in his salvation. We have repeatedly been called to visit 41. Since the commencement of the awakening, we have received by bapSome tism and by letter about 110. approved by the church, but have not more have told their experience and are yet been baptized. A number of persons have obtained hope in Christ, that we expect will come forward in God's own An time. I am almost worn out. assistant is much wanted. No matter where he comes from, if God sends him. He must be one that is willing to endure all things for the elect's sake, that they might obtain that salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. the water side to administer the ordinance of baptism. Lord's day, May 29th, I baptized twelve persons, four males and eight females. June 12th, baptized six persons, three males and three females. June 26th, baptized eight persons, seven males and one female. July 10th, baptized eight persons, four males und four females; making eighteen males ever yours in the bonds of the gospel. and sixteen females, in all about thirtyfour; who have united with the church With sentiments of esteem, I remain EDWARD MANNING. Remarkable Conversion. IN Palatine, N. Y. a revival has been happily progressing several months, and 60 or 70 have lately become subjects of renewing grace. A female in this place, who had experienced pardoning mercy, was much opposed by her husband. On one occasion, when absent to attend a prayer meeting, her husband pursued her in a great rage. A friend advised him to be calm, reminding him of the destruction of Pharaoh whilst madly pursuing the Israelites on their departure from Egypt. Your wife, said he, is going to worship the same God, who can deal with you in the same awful manner. He attentively listened to this counsel; and on being invited to attend the prayer meeting, and judge for himself, he consented. Here he was arrested as a sinner, and struck with the awful solemnity of eternal things. He returned home anxious to obtain forgiveness, and salvation, and is now hopefully relieved through a believing apprehension of the glory of Christ Jesus as his Saviour. BAPTIST EDUCATION SOCIETY Extracts from the Eighth Report, made It was expected at the last annual meeting, that arrangements would be completed by this time, for a Philosophical Apparatus: but on account of an unexpected failure, your committee have made no contract for procuring it. It is presumed the importance of the object will not be overlooked, but the measures already adopted, will eventuate in its accomplishment. The uninterrupted progress of this Institution, from its commencement, bearing down with a gentle influence, the fears and prejudices of many pious minds, furnishes increasing evidence of its being approved of God, and designed under the guidance of his providence, to reflect the light of the gospel with increasing brightness. They take the liberty to recommend the continuance of an active and efficient agency, to augment the funds, and strengthen the union throughout the several sections of our country, on which it is dependant, under God, for support. THE DOMESTICK MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF CONNECTICUT, ESTABLISHED about ten years since, has a highly salutary influence upon the moral character of that State. The Report of the present year states, that in consequence of aid from this Society, thirteen ministers have been ordained over churches in Connecticut, that were unable to maintain a pastor. The probable number, who in consequence have made a credible profession of religion, is estimated at 500. At the commencement of the year, there were thirty one members of the school, twenty-seven of whom were beneficiaries, and nineteen have been added since. Although the debts against the Society had been liquidated, there remained no available funds in the treasury, and but little obtained during the first quarter of the year, except a donation from Messrs. Cobb, and Jones, of Boston, THE LONDON RELIGIOUS TRACT of two hundred dollars: which was regarded, not only as an expression of their benevolence, but as a continuation of that peculiar providence of God, which has been manifest, in the rise and progress of this institution. The permanent aid offered from the Education Society of the city of New York, and from individuals, who have endowed scholarships, has given much enlargement and stability to this institution. Connecticut and Vermont remain promising fields for students and for funds; and they continue sending forth streams to water this plantation of the Lord. No pains have been spared to facilitate the progress of the students, in their literary and theological attainments, which, on the whole, are not deemed inferior to former example. Although there have been some valuable acquisitions made to the library during the year, yet these have been much less than the necessities of the school demanded. SOCIETY, HELD its 26th anniversary meeting at the city of London Tavern, May 13th. Upwards of 1200 persons were present, and it is said hundreds were turned from the door for want of room. The speakers were Rev. Dr. Morrison, Rev. T. Mortimer, Rev. S. E. Dwight, of Boston, Rev. Mr. Reeve, from Bellary, and Rev. E. Bickersteth, Secretary of the Church Missionary Society. In the past year, the Society has circulated 10,500,000 Tracts and Books, making the total is sues since its establishment more than 70 millions. These Tracts are liberally circulated in different parts of China; in Hindoostan, at Calcutta, Madras, Nagrocoil, Bellary, and Bombay; in Ceylon; in Australasia; in the South Seas; in Africa; in South America; in the West Indies; in British America; in Europe, at Russia, Poland, Prussia, Darmstadt, Hamburg, France, Spain, Malta, and Greece; in Scotland, in Ireland, and in England. ORDINATIONS. Rev. Pharcellus Church was ordained to the work of the gospel ministry, over the Baptist Church and Society in Poultney, (Vt.) on the 23d of June last. Prayer and Sermon, by Rev. Dr. Kendrick, of Hamilton Literary and Theological SemIntro-inary. Consecrating Prayer, by Rev. Mr. Cornell. Charge, by Rev. Mr. Haynes. Fellowship of the Churches, by Rev. Mr. Dillaway. Address to the People, by Rev. Mr. Witherell. Concluding Prayer, by Rev. Mr. Sawyer. Rev. Henry Stanwood was solemnly set apart by ordination to the gospel ministry, on the 22d of June last, in the meeting house of the Second Baptist Church in Lyme, (Con.) The services were introduced by a select portion of scripture,|| read by Elder Pierpont Brocket. ductory Prayer and Sermon, by Rev. Asa Wilcox. Text, 1 Tim. iv. 16. Conseerating Prayer, by Elder Simon Shailer. Charge, by Elder Oliver Wilson. Right Hand of Fellowship, by Elder Brocket. The Concluding Prayer, by Elder Nathan Wildman. Mr. Thomas M. Washington was ordained to the work of an evangelist, on Lord's-day, the 26th of June last, at NomRev. Elbridge Gale was ordained to ini, in Westmoreland county, (Vir.) The the pastoral care of the Baptist Church in Sermon on the occasion was delivered by Wickford, (R. I.) on the 29th of June last. the Rev. Fielding Bell, from Rev. xiv. 6. Introductory Prayer, by Rev. Mr. Brown, The Examination of the candidate, the Assitant to Dr. Gano. Sermon, by Rev. Ordination-Prayer and Charge, by Rev. Mr Gammell, of Newport, from Exodus George Patterson. After the Ordination, xxxiii. 15. Ordaining Prayer, by Rev. Mr. Patterson baptized twenty-five perMr. Benedict. Charge, by Rev. Mr. sons, among whom were the male and feGano. Right Hand of Fellowship, by male heads of three families. The conRev. Mr. Ludlow. Address to the Church, gregation, on both occasions, was very by Rev. Mr. Shurtleff. Concluding Pray-large; and the services were solemn and er, by Rev. Mr. West. affecting. OBITUARY. it is with unfeigned regret, that we announce to our friends, the death of the venerable JOHN RYLAND, D. D., Theological Tutor of the Baptist Education Society at Bristol; an Institution over which he had presided more than thirty years, with distinguished honour to himself, and advantage to the Baptist denomination. By his death, the Mission to India has lost one of its most firm, efficient, and zealous supporters; and the Seminary, an upright, able, and indefatigable tutor, His decease, which we understand was remarkably serene and peaceful, took place about eleven o'clock on the morning of Wednesday, May 24th. [New Eng. Bap. Mag. TO CORRESPONDENTS. We are obliged to the Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Haverhill, for informing us of an error which unintentionally found its way into our last Magazine. The money which Mr. Carey received at Haverhill for the education of Hindoo females, was not from the Baptist Society alone; but "was raised among the Ladies of the first Baptist and the first Congregational Societies in Haverhill.” We have received a Memoir of the late Rev. John Williams of New York, which we shall with pleasure publish. It would gratify us to meet the wishes of the writer by inserting the whole of it in one Magazine. But although it is a very interesting article, in doing this we should encroach too much on the pages assigned to other subjects in this work. Several accounts of revivals are necessarily postponed. |