COUNT VON DER RECKE TO THE REV. MR. FREY.

Beloved Brother in Christ—

The deep and sacred concern of my heart for the salvation of Israel, has induced me to send to you my beloved brother Jadownisky, who is of the house of Israel, and has been translated from darkness into the marvellous light of the Gospel.

Oh! I beseech you most cordially, for Christ's sake, receive him in love; be unto hin, dear friend in the Lord, counsellor and friend: please to conduct and direct the important concern of his mission, which he will lay before you.

Oh! assist by exertion and by prayer, that it may be accomplished to the honour and praise of the dear Redeemer, and the salvation of this poor persecuted and forsaken people.

May the blood and sufferings of Jesus, by which we are healed, intercede for me; and through the same I feel myself cordially united,

And remain, &c. &c.

Your friend and brother,

ADELBERDT, COUNT VON DER RECKE, von Vollmarstein.

COUNT VON DER RECKE TO THE HON. ELIAS BOUDINOT.

Beloved Brother in Christ

With the deepest emotions of heart I have read of your love to the dear Redeemer, manifested in your benevolence to the people of Israel; and you will perceive by my address to your Society, that through the grace of Christ my heart is also warmly affected towards this great and sacred cause.

Oh! I beseech you, for Christ's sake, do not reject my humble application.-Let not, dear Sir, my solicitation from a far country, for help, be in vain.

Please to receive affectionately my faithful brother and messenger, Jadownisky, and gladden his heart by the prospect, that, through your assistance, my faith will be strengthened, and the work already commenced, advanced.

The Lord reward your labour of love, and comfort you with the same consolation you may show to me.

May the abundant grace of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ strengthen us to persevere in love, and to work by faith, till we shall see him as he is.

I have the honour to be,

Yours, &c. &c.

ADELBERDT, COUNT VON DER RECKE, von Vollmarstein.

ADDRESS TO THE BOARD BY COUNT VON DER RECKE.

[Translated by Rev. Mr. Shaeffer.]

Beloved Brethren, in Christ Jesus!

Blessed be the Lord and praised be his holy name, that he has moved your hearts also, to consider with love and care the forsaken house of Israel, and to publish the comforting gospel unto those, who for more than eighteen hundred years have been destitute, like erring sheep, without priest and without ephod.

It elevated my heart with joyful gratitude, when I learnt the object of your Society; that you had founded an Asylum for the wandering people of promise.

For some years past I have also been constrained by the love of Christ, to labour among the Jews, and though not without obstacles and afflictive experiences, the scorn and obloquy of the world, yet, thank God! not entirely without success.

Amid my various attempts to promote a more rapid extension of Christianity among the Jews, one and the same difficulty continually opposed me: "Cast out by Jews, and not received by Christians, how shall we support ourselves after our conversion?"

Many consequently resolved, in their hearts to be Christians, and yet to abide by the external profession of the Jews, until a more favourable opportunity should offer itself to them. But in this situation, fraught with danger, in which they could as little avail themselves of the Christian means of grace unto the strengthening and quickening of their faith, as of the intercourse with true Christians, many had their bark of faith wrecked, and they sunk again into their former indifference toward the state of their souls. Should these unfortunate persons, however, be delivered from

this ocean abounding with dangerous shelves, should they be gained unto intellectual life, they must be received into the bosom of the Christian church, and a situation must be provided for them, where, if not free from care, they might nevertheless enjoy a state of existence more exempt from perplexity.

In order to attain this end, we received some, as far as circumstances and our limited sphere allowed, into our own dwellings, and into the Asylum, for orphans and children of criminals; and others were provided with situations for the purpose of learning some of the mechanic arts.

Having gained some information from all these various experiments, it is decidedly obvious to me, that the salvation of Israel cannot be outwardly promoted by any better method, than the founding of a sort of Colony, in which Agriculture and Manufactures should assist each other; connected with this, there should be an Institution for the education of both sexes of Israelitic children, a catechetical school, or school of instruction in the Christian evangelical doctrines of faith, for those adult Jews who might join the Colony; as well as a regular school for instruction in various kinds of workmanship, so that the Jews might no longer be exposed to their pursuit of traffic and concomitant corruption, but be trained unto a life of industry.

And in reliance upon the almighty aid of God, I have determined to found such a Colony, unto which my way has been more especially opened, by the work of faith which the Lord has through grace given me to perform, viz.: the establishment of an Institution for the benefit of forsaken orphans and children of criminals, of which the accompanying plan and report will furnish you some idea.

As this work, however, has called into requisition all my pecuniary powers in order to accomplish something considerable for this establishment, and as something of moment must be done in Germany before we can meet with desirable aid, therefore in consequence of your Public Call, I turn to you, my dear brethren in the Lord! with the urgent prayer, that though the ocean is between us, you would nevertheless extend to me your helping hand, in order that I may be enabled completely to execute this work, in one of the finest and most suitable parts of Germany, in the vicinity of the Rhine. Consider the numerous expenses which such an establishment requires, for land, buildings, and utensils for manufactures; and promote by an energetic support, a labour of love, which without your aiding arm would perhaps not flourish before the expiration of at least the first ten years.

Many Jews in Germany, who have embraced Christianity, and who are familiar with arts and trades, are ready to devote themselves to such a work, for the salvation of their people, and wait with the most ardent desire to enter in such wise upon a course of active employment.

To convince you the more effectually, my beloved brethren in the Lord, of the high interest which engages my soul for this sacred concern, which, properly, ought to be the concern of all true Christians, and that you might be able to inquire most minutely into every thing you wish to know on the subject, I have concluded to send unto you, at my own expense, Mr. Jadownisky a faithful brother of the house of Israel, who will attend to your counsel in this sacred concern, which fills his heart also with lively emotion, and will deliver to me your messages, and perfectly acquaint himself with the organization of your Colony, so that ours may be formed as a complete preparatory school for yours.

I therefore sincerely beseech you to impart to him particular instruction concerning all the conditions and relations of your settlement, in order that I may know, for which branches, whether for agriculture, arts, or manufactures, I should principally prepare my pupils; and in what manner the voyage, reception, and residence in your settlement, are conditioned and practicable.

I commend my fraternally beloved friend and envoy Jadownisky to your faithful fraternal love and care, and again repeat my urgent prayer: O brethren, beloved brethren in Christ, let me not entreat you in vain for help; with ardent desire I await the evidences of your love!

The rich, everlasting grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the precious Holy Spirit, guide and bless your steps for the enlightening of Israel who are buried in the night and shadow of death.

Unto all the dear members of your society, to whom I extend with cordial affection the hand of a brother, in the mutual exertion toward one and the same holy object, the spreading of the kingdom of Christ on earth-I wish from the fulness of my soul, God's rich, exceedingly abundant grace, Spirit, and peace!

Through Jesus' grace and blood,

Your faithful Brother,

MR. JADOWNISKY also submitted to the board an address, of which the following is an extract:-After a few introductory remarks, the author observes,

"1. That the founding of a Christian Hebrew colony, which may perhaps best be done in America, is the most effectual measure that can be devised to promote the eternal welfare of the people of Israel, and to lay the foundation of their national conversion.

2. That a colony founded in America, if it shall not be seriously injured in its commencement, will need a preparatory station in Europe, which shall serve as a telegraph to the Jews in that quarter, and in which inquirers into truth as well as those who have embraced the truth, shall by previous and all manner of useful instruction, as well as trial of their character, be prepared for emigration to America. 3. That there are such important advantages connected with the station contem plated, or rather establishing by the Count in the vicinity of the Rhine, as will render it the most eligible to answer the great purposes contemplated."

After adducing a number of facts and arguments in support of these propositions, he concludes in these words;

"And now beloved brethren, members of this Association, permit me to add to what has been said only a few words. You will perceive from the writings that I have brought with me, that we in Germany supposed that your colony was entirely organized. There are now, I perceive, considerable difficulties to be overcome, and hindrances to be removed; among these the want of a necessary correspondence and union with Germany in this work, has hitherto in no small degree retarded your progress. O let us then, in the exercise of faith in Him who is the giver of every good and perfect gift, put our hands to the work-yea, let us lay hold of it with vigour; and as we advance in its accomplishment, He who can give us more, than we can either ask or think, will bless our steps, and direct them to his name's glory.

REMARK BY THE TRANSLATOR, REV. DR. MILLEDOLER.

[Count von der Recke is an unmarried man, of one of the first families in Germany, and only 27 years of age. How soon has he learned that solid glory consists in serving God by doing good! How entirely has he laid his greatness at the foot of the Cross! What a noble example to the youth of our country, and especially to those who have either obtained large fortunes by their personal industry, or inherited large patrimonies from their ancestors. Go, generous youth! go and do likewise !]

The whole account concludes with an address from a Committee of the Board of Directors, calling on the Christian community for aid in the important work of evangelizing these descendants of Abraham, and bringing them into the fold of Christ. After enumerating the difficulties to be encountered, and the most likely means to be employed in overcoming them; and urging the necessity of persevering efforts, founded on the prophetic declarations of sacred scripture respecting the conversion and gathering together of the dispersed and scattered Israelites, the address closes thus;

"Let us then, fellow-citizens, co-operate with our God in this spiritual resurrection. Let us impart of our goods and our prayers for the purpose. As fellow virgins of the daughter of Zion, let all the Churches of the nations, while endeavouring to extend their own particular welfare and usefulness, unite in exertions to bring the oldest daughter of the King in raiment of wrought gold and needle work to the palace, into which they shall enter, with rejoicing.

When Josiah, the last pious king, the last real sovereign of the house of Judah, fell at Megiddo, the beauty of Israel departed, and the land was left in mourning. For upwards of two thousand three hundred years, they have now been looking for the Son of David to resume the government and raise them up among the nations. Thus, it was foretold. The time is at hand. The sixth vial is poured out. The consternation of unbelieving nations will speedily follow, and "in that day shall there be a great mourning in Jerusalem," preparatory to the triumphs of the Israel

itish restoration, "as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megeddon.. At evening time it shall be light. Living waters shall go out from Jerusalem, there shall be no more destruction, and the Lord shall be king over all the earth."

By order of the Committee.

ALEXANDER MC LEOD.

Jamaica Circuit Auxiliary Missionary Society.-A letter from the Rev. David Buck, to the corresponding secretary of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, announces the formation of an auxiliary in Jamaica circuit. The writer observes, "It affords no ordinary pleasure to the pious mind to see the friends of our Zion so deeply interested in behalf of the Aborigines of our western wilderness. Awakened from their lethargy, and divested of that self love which has so long closed their ears to their cry, and shut their hands to the wants of those who endure the privations and enjoyments of domestic life to preach Jesus and the resurrection, the friends of missions are arising in the strength of Immanuel, resolved that the victory of the cross shall be complete."

"This institution is, it is true, in its infancy, and its funds but small, but our expectations are large. The interest already excited in the hearts of our brethren, give us reason to hope, that this infant society will arrive to manhood, and become a powerful auxiliary to the parent institution."

"Dear Brother, it affords me real pleasure to say that the Missionary Society, as organized by the General Conference, meets with the entire approbation, and has the warmest and best wishes of this Society for its prosperity. If I possessed the energy and activity I did in 1793, when I first entered the travelling connexion, I would hasten with cheerfulness to the heathen and savage tribes to preach unto them a risen Saviour. That system of doctrines and discipline so zealously enforced by our venerable predecessors in the ministry, must ultimately prevail. The prospect brightens! The fields are white; and though age and infirmities compel me to a more circumscribed sphere of action, yet I rejoice that God is raising up young men, in every section of our country, who are able to take the field, and who will, I hope, transmit to posterity the unsullied doctrines of the gospel so successfully taught by WESLEY and his immediate successors in the ministry—Hallelujah, the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth !"

DAVID BUCK, SECRETARY,

Extract of a Letter from Bishop George to the Editors.

"As a friend to Methodism, permit me to entreat you to do all you can to keep up the circulation of the Magazine. You will doubtless meet with discouragements, yet by perseverance, it is to be hoped we shall awake the slumbering minds of our friends in this nation to appreciate the utility of this medium of information. Let me assure you, that what little I can do towards accomplishing this most desirable object I shall do most cheerfully. I can scarcely describe the pleasure I enjoy, after contending with this vast and almost illimitable western frontier for weeks together, where such information is exceedingly scarce, to find myself all of a sudden, through the medium of your Magazine, conversing with the whole religious world! This, among many others, is one reason why the Magazine should be circulated: for many hundreds, as well as myself, enjoy this privilege with unutterable delight.

"Through the blessing of Providence we have now succeeded in filling up that newly appointed Conference, the Mississippi, and appointed one Missionary, ALEXander Talley, who is to visit Mobile, Blakely, Pensacola, and the adjoining coun try. This may be considered clearly as a Missionary station, and must be provided for as such."

II. LET us now consider how we are to "go on unto perfection." The language of the text leads us to suppose that something had been previously done: whether the phrase of "going on," refers to the advancement of a human body, from infancy to manhood,-or the erection of a building, from the foundation to the top stone, or the progress of a traveller from the commencement of his journey, to its close, it is not necessary to inquire; whatever the figure imports, the sense is plain, and the interpretation certain. Something had been done, something had been left undone. The Hebrews had begun their Religious course, this is sufficiently clear from the context. "Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ ;" that is, the first principles of that doctrine, which Jesus Christ taught, "let us go on unto perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works; and of faith towards God; of the doctrine of baptism; and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment." Thus you see what the Hebrews had done, they had laid the foundation, where Jesus Christ had laid it, in "repentance from dead works, and faith towards God;" for one of the first messages which the Lord Jesus announced to the world, was, "repent ye and believe the gospel." How important it is to make a good beginning, to begin where we ought, as well as when we ought. To enter in at the right door; to be perfectly initiated into first principles and thoroughly instructed in the rudiments of the science, which we intend to learn. O what multitudes have unfortunately miscarried for want of layVOL. V.

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