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proved candidates for the ministry, at whatever stage of mental improvement they may be found below the point of collegiate graduation,—a deep and solemn impression has been felt of the importance of doing more,and establishing an Institution for the instruction of graduates and others, whose attainments enable them, along with graduates, to proceed profitably in theological studies.

The Institution is to be open for the admission of those persons only who give evidence of their possessing genuine piety, with suitable gifts and attainments, and of their being influenced by proper motives in wishing to pursue theological studies, and who, moreover, present certificates from the churches of which they are members, approving of their devoting themselves to the work of the ministry. The regular course is to occupy three years, and embrace the Hebrew Language and Antiquities with the Chaldee and Greek of the Scriptures, Ecclesiastical History, Biblical Theology, Pastoral Duties, and, in short, the various studies and exercises appropriate to a theological Institution designed to assist those who would understand the Bible clearly, and, as faithful ministers of Christ, inculcate its divine lessons the most usefully.

To the department of Ecclesiastical History, will be referred instruction on the evidences of the Christian religion; on the formation, preservation, transmission, and canonical authority of the sacred volume; on the history, character, influence, and uses of the ancient versions and manuscripts of the Old Testament and of the New; on modern translations, especially on the history of our common English version; on the principal editions of the original Scriptures; on the ancient and the subsequent history of the Hebrews, and, so far as may be requisite, of the nations with whose history that of the Hebrews is connected; on the history of Christianity, and the various opinions and practices which, under its name, have been supported, with the causes and the consequences; on the attempts at reformation; and on the present state as well as the origin of the different denominations of professed Christians, and of unbelievers, and the unevangelized throughout the world.

To the sphere of Biblical Theology it will belong to aid the students in acquiring a knowledge of the sacred scriptures in the original languages, as well as in the English; to guide them to correct principles of interpretation, and habituate them to employ, in seeking to understand the various parts of the Bible, all those helps which may be derived from the different branches of biblical literature; to analyze, and lead the students to analyze, in the original, the most important portions of the Qld Testament, and the

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whole, if possible, of the New, exhibiting the scope of the respective parts, and whatever of doctrinal or of practical import they may contain, and shewing how they are applicable at the present day, and profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;'-and having thus surveyed the rich field of Scripture, and viewed the products as scattered profusely on every side by the bounteous hand of God, the Professor is, for the sake of convenient reference, to classify and arrange the particulars, and, for this purpose, to bring the students to the examination of a series of theological subjects, in such a manner as disciple of Christ, and lead him to most to awaken the efforts of the genuine "search the Scriptures."

Under the head of Pastoral Duties it will be required to give instruction on the nature, objects, difficulties, responsibilities, and supports of the pastoral office; on the great work of PREACHING the gospel; on the various ways and occasions of promoting the welfare of a church, and commending the gospel to the consciences of men by private labours as and prayer; on the dangers of the preachwell as by publick preaching, exhortation, visits to persons in health, and in sicker, and the appropriate guards; on his ministering consolation, or reproof, or inness, and in other affliction; and on adstruction, or entreaty, as different individuals may need, and as becomes one, who is to watch for souls as they that must give account.

nation and probationary residence, are to Candidates, after a satisfactory examiing declaration and promise: "I declare be admitted upon subscribing the followit to be my conviction, that it is my duty to devote myself to the work of the gospel ministry; and relying on the aid of divine grace, I solemnly promise, that, so long as I shall be a member of this Institution, I will endeavour to make use of its advantages and observe its laws in a faithful and Christian manner; to pay due respect and obedience to the guardians, professors, and teachers, and to conduct myself towards my fellow-stuIdents as brethren, and towards all men as becomes the gospel of Christ."

exercise their gifts in publick speaking, At an early period they are to begin to and continue to do it, so often, and in such places, as in the judgment of the Professors, it shall, in the case of each individual, be expedient, and most conducive to his improvement.

for tuition, room-rent, or use of library ; Nothing is to be charged to any student but should a student, or his parent, or guardian, be disposed to contribute any sum, it will be gratefully received, and go into the treasury of the Education Society.

It is intended to adopt a system of sal

utary exercise, that shall require every | student to labour a due portion of his time upon the lands attached to the Institution.

Special care will be taken that suitable boarding be provided for the students, at as low a price as may be practicable, and that all the affairs of the Institution be conducted with the strictest economy. Applications for pecuniary aid are, as usual, to be presented to the Executive Committee, by which every beneficiary with his testimonials must be examined. The Professors are to be considered as constituting a Faculty for the final admitting and the removing of students, and for the general regulation and government of the Institution, according to the principles of this plan, and such rules as may be hereafter approved and established. It will be their duty to guard with vigilance against the admission, and against the retaining of unsuitable persons as members; to have frequent recitations and other appropriate exercises in the different branches of study; to devote their

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admission. The Rev. Irah Chase, late a Professor in the Columbian College at Washington, has been appointed Professor of Biblical Theology; and the expectation is confidently cherished that others, at no distant period, will be associated with him in the different branches of instruction.

We solicit the prayers of our brethren. We commend the Institution to Him who is exalted to be Head over all things to the church, and implore his guidance and blessing. 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. By order of the Committee,

DANIEL SHARP, Chairman. EBENEZER NELSON, Sec'ry. Boston, Nov. 9, 1825.

OF NEW YORK,

time and talents to accelerating the pro- THE BAPTIST CONVENTION OF THE STATE gress of their pupils in the acquisition of those attainments which shall be most conducive to their usefulness in the gospel ministry; to guard them against error; to guide them in their inquiries after truth; to communicate instruction adapted to their wants and capacities; to point out the course of study to be pursued, with the approbation of the Committee name to the students, from time to time, such books as may be perused by them with the greatest profit; to intimate to them, as there may be occasion, the best method of studying; to animate their pursuits by frequent inquiries and examinations relative to their progress; to assign them proper subjects for their first The Agent of the Convention, Rev. J.. compositions, and suggest a proper man- Peck, has discharged the duties devolvner of treating them; to devote spec-ing on him with vigilance, assiduity, and ial attention to the improvement of their style and delivery, favouring them with free and affectionate remarks on their productions and their publick speaking; to watch over their health with paternal solicitude; to teach them how they may distribute and employ their time to the greatest advantage; to give them friendly advice respecting their intercourse with persons in various stations and circumstances; above all, to confer with them freely and frequently on those subjects, and to take those measures which are best calculated to promote their growth in grace, and warm their hearts with love to God and the souls of

Held their annual meeting at Cazenovia, N. Y. on the 19th Oct. last. The introductory sermon was preached by Rev. Howard Malcom, of Hudson, from Titus iii. 8. Rev. Johnson Chase, was chosen Moderator, and Rev. H. Malcom, ; Clerk. The officers of the Convention for the year are-Rev. Elon Galusha, President; Rev. E. F. Willey, Secretary; and Dr. Charles Babcock, Treasurer. The Report of the Board states, that the amount received the last year was 2943 dollars, the expenditures in the same time, were 2463 dollars.

men.

The course of instruction will commence in the vicinity of Boston, on Monday, the 28th of the present month; at which time there will be a meeting of the Committee to examine for probationary residence such students as may apply for

success. He has visited and organized 60 auxiliary societies,-met with nine Associations, and procured their concurrence in objects contemplated by the Convention. He has collected for the Convention, principally in cash, nearly

1400 dollars.

The Report also mentions, that the Baptist Register published at Utica, although not at present of pecuniary profit to the Convention, is yet exceedingly useful as a medium of general knowledge, and is "virtually performing the work of several able ministers of the gospel, by stating, explaining, and enforcing upon the consciences of its numerous readers, the all-important doctrines and duties contained in the word of life." The Western Magazine" is to be superseded by this paper.

The Indian School at Oneida contains about 40 children, whose progress is encouraging, and it is hoped that it will be

an extensive auxiliary in diffusing the light of science and the lovely influence of the gospel.

The missionaries employed by the Board furnish evidence, in so far as they have made report, that their labours have not been in vain. Michigan is particularly mentioned as an encouraging field for evangelical exertion. The Spirit of God seems to have given efficacy to his word in other places also.

ORDINATIONS, &e.

On the 3d ult. Br. JONATHAN E. FORBUSH was ordained pastor of the Baptist Church and Society in Southborough, Mass. The services were performed by the following brethren. Rev. Dexter Bullard of Upton, made the Introductory Prayer; Rev. Jonathan Going of Worcester preached on the occasion; Rev. Charles Train of Framingham made the Consecrating Prayer; Rev. Abial Fisher, Jr. of Bellingham, gave the Charge; Rev. Otis Convers of Grafton presented the Right Hand of Fellowship; Rev. Luther Goddard addressed the church and society, and Rev. Job B. Boomer of the Church in Sutton and Douglas, made the Concluding Prayer. Brother Forbush read the last hymn and gave the Benediction. As the church and society in this place have no meeting-house, the serviin-spot was happily situated, and the day ces were performed in the open air. The

The Hamilton Missionary Society have united with this Convention, and the union is considered as highly favourable to the general interests of religion. Other Missionary Societies have also become auxiliary to this Convention; and thus a more intimate and more effective co-operation of able and good men has been accomplished.

We are pleased to observe that Sunday Schools are specially noticed and encouraged by this Convention, and their

crease recommended to the churches.

remarkably fine. The platform and the seats were so arranged, that all the pro

The Baptist Convention of the State of ceedings were in sight and hearing of

Massachusetts,

Held their second annual session at

Worcester on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The
following are the Officers for the year en-
suing.

Rev. L. BOLLES, D. D. President.
Rev. J. GRAFTON, Vice-President.
Rev. J. GOING, Recording Sec'ry.
Rev. F. WAYLAND, Jr. Cor. Sec'ry.
Dea. L. FARWELL, Treasurer.

The particulars of the business transacted have not been communicated; but

we learn that much Christian fellowship and harmony prevailed; that all the Associations except one were represented by their delegates; and that the brethren generally seemed to enter, with renewed zeal and enterprise, on the labours contemplated in the organization of this body.

every individual. The scene and the occasion had the effect to inspire in the mind, sentiments that were truly sublime. Not a circumstance occurred to dampen the joy of the day.

Dedication.-November 3, a neat and commodious Meeting-House was set apart to the publick worship of God at Marshfield, Mass. Rev. Thomas Conant, the Pastor of the Church prayed; Rev. Mr. Sharp, of Boston, preached from 2 Chron. xix. 3. "Nevertheless, there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast prepared thy heart to seek God." His object was, to impress on the minds of his hearers, the nature and importance of preparing their hearts for the solemnities of publick worship. In the af ternoon, Rev. Amos Lefevre, prayed, and a discourse was delivered by Rev. Oren Tracy, from 1 John iii. 2. "Beloved, now are we the sons of God." The character and privileges of the children of God were justly described, and it is 14,00 hoped that the appeals made to those who were not Christians will produce the most happy effects. Rev. Joseph Torrey closed the services by prayer. Rev. Mr. Sharp preached again in the evening to a large and attentive Congregation. Many appeared to be deeply affected. May the Lord bless this people with salvation and 9,00 prosperity.

Monies received at the Annual Meeting of the Mass. Bap.
Convention, Oct. 26, 1825.

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ORDAINED at Edinburgh, Saratoga county, N. York, on the 20th September, last. Br. DAVID CORWIN, to the work of the Gospel ministry. Elder William Groom

of Broadalbin, preached on the occasion from Isaiah xlii. 6, 7 Elder Aaron Seaman of Northampton, offered up the consecrating prayer: Elder Eugenio Kincaid of Galway, gave the Charge: Elder Groom the Right Hand of Fellowship, and Elder Barton Capron, of Solon, made the Concluding Prayer.

ORDAINED as Pastor of the Baptist Church in Randolph, Mass. on the 9th

ult. Rev. OREN TRACY. Rev. Joel Briggs, of Randolph, offered the Introductory Prayer; Rev. Mr. Putnam, of Randolph, preached from 2 Cor. xi. 14, 15, 16. Rev. Mr. Torrey, of Hanson, prayed at the laying on of hands; Rev. Mr. Grafton, of Newton, gave the Charge; Rev. Mr. Kimball, of Abington, gave the Fellowship of the Churches; Rev. Mr. Evans, offered the Concluding Prayer; Benediction by the Rev. Mr. Tracy.

[For the Amer. Bap. Mag.]

FALLS OF NIAGARA.

A SKETCH.

The sweep majestic of the river's brow,

Which far above extends from shore to shore

(It glows in memory's magic mirror now,)

Heaven's bright blue arch rising behind and o'er-
The Lakesprung torrents-as with ceaseless roar,
Over the everlasting rocks they roll,

Forever to the dizzy leap before

All rush at once upon the startled soul,

At the first transient glance your eye throws o'er the whole.

But sight is mingled at the heart with sound-
The loud, the deafening thunder of the fall,
Which seems at first all feeling to confound,
The brain to madden and the breast appal,
And spread annihilation over all !—

The dazzling whiteness of the sheeted foam,
Which to the eye seems like a snowbuilt wall,
On which is reared a bright Cerulean dome,
That Poets well might take for fancy's airy home ;→

The clouds of rising and dissolving spray,

Which wave and wanton in the gusty wind,
On which the sunbeams hold their magic play,
Painting gay rainbows of each glorious kind,
That change their shape and colour, like the mind
Of soft and ductile youth, with every scene,
Of light and shade-now swelling unconfin'd,

In matchless beauty with resplendent sheen

Now bursting-leaving but the black abyss between ;—

The dark and dripping cliffs which overhead,
Rise like the warbuilt towers of ancient time,
Breathing defiance, and inspiring dread,
Which echo back with emphasis sublime,
The cataract's awful sounds, in measur'd chime,
Rolling along the deep and distant pass,
Until at length the bloodstain'd heights they climb,
Where swell'd the roar of battle-when, alas!
Our country's sons and foes fell in one mingled mass ;--

And the still darker torrent at your feet,

Whose greenwreath'd floods boil up from the abyss,
To whose unfathom'd depths, in one broad sheet,
They thundering fell-whose tides with horrid hiss,
Like venom'd serpents vast, do seem, I wis,
Writhing in pain, and madly rushing by,
Towards far Ontario's bed :-All-all, of this,

Must have struck on the heart-the ear-the eye

To wake the burning soul of its sublimity.

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