his remaining manuscripts, which are fit for the press, were published. He is, to my taste, the greatest divine of this century. Item, the luminary of Holland, Witsius. Gurnal's Christian Armour, likewise, I admire much. I have not been much acquainted with Scotch writers. Halyburton on the Insufficiency of Natural Religion, with his Essay on Faith annexed, is a book I would hardly part with for its weight in gold, unless I could replace it with another. M'Laurin's Essays and Sermons, and Witherspoon's Works, stand upon my principal shelf; and I have read Messrs. R. and E. Erskine's sermons with much pleasure. If I could enter into the spirit and views of these writers I have named, I need not wish to read more. I do not mean, by naming these, to depreciate others, but only specify such as I have been most conversant with. To you I shall not hesitate to acknowledge, that I have found both pleasure and profit, I trust, in reading some authors in the communion of the Church of Rome; particularly Quesnel and Monsr. Nicole, in whom, notwithstanding many mixtures of error and attachment to human authority, from which the Lord was not pleased to free them, I find rich veins of evangelical, spiritual, and experimental truth, indicating a mind deeply impressed with divine things, and cordially devoted to Jesus. I have the Works of Nicole in twenty-six volumes, many of which, (though not all,) I deem not only good, but uncommonly excellent. I must not omit, in my list, to mention, the writings of Archbishop Leighton; Cowper, Bishop of Galloway; and Fleming on the Scriptures. In reading human authors, I assume Horace's motto, "Nullius in verbo addictus jurare;" or, to speak more scripturally, I would call no man master, so as implicitly to adopt all his sentiments; nor, on the

other hand, would I quarrel with what is true and useful, wherever I cán meet with it, on account of some heterogeneous mixture. And, therefore, though I esteem myself a staunch Calvinist, I can with pleasure peruse some of the writings of Richard Baxter, and some other spiritual Arminians, who, though not always clear or consistent, yet write well upon the experimental life of faith. But enough of this.

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I hope you will be often mindful of us at the throne of grace. That the Lord may bless you abundantly, make you very happy in yourself, and very useful in your connexions, is the sincere wish and prayer of,

Dear Sir,

Your affectionate friend and servant,

JOHN NEWTON.

Olney, Aug. 19, '77.

A WORD TO THE WISE.

Francis Mason, chaplain to James I. and archdeacon of Norwich, who died 1621, in vindicating the doctrines of the Episcopal Church, says, "We acknowledge no immaculate sacrifice, except that alone which has been offered for the eternal salvation of THE ELECT. "Nullam agnoscimus immaculatam hostiam, nisi illam solam, quæ pro æterna electorum salute oblata est." Vindicia Ecclesia Anglicane. Londini 1625. pagina 618.

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RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

FOREIGN.

Report of the Directors to the London Missionary Society, May 9, 1811.

(Continued from page 504.)

It is with pleasure and gratitude the Directors mention the safe arrival of the Brethren Wimmer and Pacalt at the Cape, who proceeded as soon as opportunity offered, to Bethelsdorp, where they were most gladly received as fellow-labourers, whose assistance would allow the brethren who were there before to make itinerating excursions among the colonists. The Brethren Wimmer and Pacalt diligently embraced all the opportunities which occurred on their journey from the Cape, to preach the Gospel, which many heard with most pleasing avidity, and there is reason to hope, with much profit. Soon after their arrival, an arrangement was made by the brethren, with reference to the intended mission to Madagascar. Messrs. Pacalt, Ulbricht, and Verhoogd, determined to accompany Dr. Vanderkemp; while Messrs. Read, Wimmer, and Smit, consented to remain at Bethelsdorp.

Our indefatigable brethren, not content with doing all the good in their power at Bethelsdorp, made some excursions into the interior of the colony. Dr. Vanderkemp visited Stuurman's Krall, &c. and preached many sermons to the people. Brother Read took a journey into the country of the Caffres, accompanied by the native brother Cupido, and six others; they were generally received in a very hospitable manner, and the Caffres expressed a strong desire for instruction. The particulars of this journey, exhibiting in a striking manner the customs of the country, and the very extensive field it presents for missionary exertions, are inşerted in the 22d Number of the Transactions.

NAMAQUAS,

AT this distant station, till lately little known to Europeans, the two brethren, Christian and Abraham Albrecht,

have laboured with pleasing success for several years. The Directors have now to state, and they do it with deep concern, that Mr. Abraham Albrecht, after struggling with the pains of a pulmonary disorder for several months, was removed by death in the month of July, 1810. He was on his way to the Cape for rest and medical advice; but it has pleased the Sovereign Arbiter of the church and of the world to take him to himself; he rests from his labours, and has entered into the joy of his Lord. The Society have lost in Mr. Abraham Albrecht a faithful and useful labourer. His afflicted widow very commendably has returned to the Missionary station among the Namaquas, where she had before been very usefully employed in the instruction of the natives in the arts of knitting and sewing.

Mr. Christian Albrecht, finding that a place called the Warm Bath, was best situated to become his stated residence, determined to abide there, intending, when the number of the Missionaries should be increased, to make, from that centre, preaching excursions to the surrounding tribes. This method, on many accounts eligible, was particularly desirable, in order to prevent the jealousy of the natives, who think it a privilege to be near the residence, or enjoy the labours of the Missionaries.

The brethren had the pleasure of baptizing nine of the Namaquas, and afterwards of administering the ordinance of the Lord's Supper to them, and to others who had been baptized before. Thus a foundation has been laid in this remote wilderness, of a Christian Church. "After the ordinance, (say the Missionaries,) we invited them to dine with us, and we shed tears of joy and thankfulness for the great blessings we have received from the Lord, in making us, his poor and unworthy servants, useful to the heathen. To one man, named John, we lent some clothes, such as he had never before worn; and while we were dressing him, he burst into tears, and joyfully cried, O, what great things God does for me, who am a poor sinner! O, God, strengthen me that I may always remain faithful to thee, to the last moment of my life!'"

There is a pleasing prospect of being able greatly to extend the Namaqua Mission, if a sufficient number of labourers can be procured. A chief, named Kagap, accompanied by his sons and others, expressed a wish that the Missionaries would go with them to instruct their people; they also assured them that another nation, called Field-shoe-wearers, and another, residing at Karaghill, wished to hear the Gospel.

Mr. Albrecht informs us, that upwards of 1200 persons,

including men, women, and children, are under Missionary instruction, of whom about 300 reside at Warm Bath; the rest live at the distance of from half a day to three days journey; about 200 attend the service every Lord's day.

The Missionaries have made a trial to grow cotton, and they find it answers very well, produces a fine sort; and promises to be of great advantage to the settlement.

The brethren are anxious to obtain more labourers; for, say they, "it is impossible for us to attend so large a congregation, compelled as they are, to lead a wandering kind of life. Besides Warm Bath, there are other stations, in each of which two Missionaries might be fully employed." They also mention Mollerbrunnen as a fourth place, into which the Gospel may probably be introduced, as they had received pressing invitations from the chiefs.

The Directors, attentive to these pressing calls of their Missionary brethren, and considering them as indicating also the call of God, have engaged five German brethren, who were several years under the tuition of their valuable friend, the Rev. Mr. Jænicke, of Berlin, who have been several months in London, have received ordination according to the forms of the Lutheran Church, and who have also been instructed in various useful arts, which may effectually conduce to the improvement of the natives. To these brethren they have added a young man, a negro, of the name of Corner, who was born at Demarara, and being sent to Scotland, was, by the generosity of a pious.lady, put to school; and discovering a desire for instruction, and a serious regard to religion, was placed under the care of the Perth Missionary Society. The addition of six Missionaries to those already employed in Africa, will, the Directors trust, greatly strengthen and extend the work in that country.

It afforded the Directors great satisfaction to learn that Miss Burgman, who was mentioned in the last Report as on her way to this station, arrived safely at the Cape, and was married to Mr. Christian Albrecht, to whom she had been engaged for several years. On the 16th of the same month they left the Cape, and proceeded on their journey to Namaqua land.

ORANGE RIVER.

THIS station appears still to prosper, although deprived for many months of the labours of the two Missionaries Mr. Anderson and Mr. Kramer, the former of whom, having oc casion to visit Cape Town, has been detained by violent