cheers our day, as yet in its primitive, uncombined state, presented a variety of primary colours; beautiful indeed, but only calculated to confuse and disturb the powers of vision, till they were called out of this chaotic state, to form the pleasing, ambient light which we now enjoy. Such has been the moral state of the Heathen: their illusive theories, beautiful to the eyes of some adınirers, must give place to the clear light which now shineth; to the pure word of God, ready prepared for the hand of the Missionary."

The Rev. Thomas Cowan seconded the motion.

The Rev. Daniel Wilson, M. A. returned thanks in the name of the Committee. He wished to remind the Meeting, not with the view of ratifying the vote of thanks but of exciting others to the same duties, that the Gentlemen of the Committee had by far the most arduous task to perform; that they gave up their attention and their time to the business of the Society; a contribution (when their private engagements in this great City are considered) of by far the most intrinsic value. In alluding to the prospect of general peace, he desired that all should view the hand of Providence interposing in our favour, and that all would ask with pious gratitude, What shall I render unto the Lord? He remembered that some time since, when a vote of thanks to Lord Wellington for some glorious achievement in the Peninsula was moved in the House of Commons by the late Mr. Perceval-a man, he must say, around whose private and public virtues his mournful death had shed a kind of sanctity;-upon some Member observing, that "Ministers might thank their Stars;" that excellent man replied, “ No, Sir; Ministers may thank their God !” Such was the feeling which he desired might prevail in our present rejoicings.

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John Poynder, Esq. moved, that the Meeting do urge upon the friends of the Society the establishment of Church Missionary Associations; and likewise the support of the separate School Fund for the education of Children in Africa. Mr. P. adverted feelingly to the merits of an aged and venerable supporter of the Society, the Rev. Thomas Scott.. "He is fast sinking," he added, "beneath the pressure of years and many infirmities: when he is gone, he will have left behind him the gratitude of this Society; and the regrets of many not only

in England, but in Africa, and Asia-indeed throughout the world."

The Rev. Basil Woodd seconded the motion, and urged, from his own experience, the benefit of uniting Annual Collections at Sermons with Weekly and Monthly Contributions. The Annual Sermon kept zeal alive; and the constant Contributions supported the fund.

Lord Gambier," Ladies and Gentlemen, I can, say with truth, from the bottom of my heart, that it has always been a pleasure to me to perform the duties of my situation in this Society: and could I express my present feelings, I would. Unaccustomed as I am to public speaking, I will beg leave to quote the language of a Rev. Clergyman, who addressed this Meeting on a former Anniversary. He recommended to us to support the interests of this Society, by our daily prayers to Almighty God for his blessing upon it.-I can assure you, that I have felt the benefit of this; for I make it the subject of my daily prayers. I will now conclude the business of the day in the words of the Psalmist: "Praise the Lord, all ye people; O praise the name of the Lord. From the rising-up of the sun unto the going-down of the same, the Lord's name is to be praised. Bless the Lord, O my soul. Hallelujah, Praise ye the Lord."

On Wednesday evening, the Rev. Basil Woodd, M. A. preached the Annual Sermon before the Mem bers of the Associations in and near the Metropolis, at the Church of St. Lawrence Jewry, Guildhall, from Acts xvi. 9. The Collection amounted, with new Annual Subscribers, to 547. 18s. 11d.

The Tenth Anniversary of the British and Foreign Bible Society

Was held, May 4, at Freemasons' Hall, and attended by persons from various parts of the kingdom and different quarters of the world.

The President read the Report, and was assisted. therein by the Rev. William Dealtry. The exertions, patronage, and influence of the Society have been

ANNIVERSARIES IN MAY.' 173' greatly extended during the past year, more particularly in Russia and Holland. Since the commencement of the Institution there have been issued 390,323 Bibles and 595,002 Testaments; to which may be added 17,585 Bibles and 23,940 Testaments, purchased and issued for the Society on the Continent of Europe. In addition to these, 73,000 Bibles and 49,000 Testaments have been printed and circudated on the Continent, by Societies aided by the British and Foreign Bible Society: making, in the total amount, One Million One Hundred and Fortyeight Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Copies.

The total net receipts, exclusive of sales, have amounted to 62,4417. 8s. 10d. during the Tenth Year, being 4,4381. 7s. 3d. less than the receipts of the Ninth Year. The receipts for Bibles and Testaments (the greater part of which has been paid by Bible Associations) amount to 24,7667. 2s. 10d. being 15,241/. 4s. 7d. more than in the Ninth Year; making an excess in the total receipts of the Tenth Year over the Ninth of 10,7617. 5s. 9d. The total net payments of the Tenth Year were 84,6527. 1s. 5d.

When the Report was concluded, the President addressed the Society. He had long contemplated, with grateful pleasure, on the Report of the Committee to be read that day; but his grateful anticipation and anxieties in the discharge of this duty, had been more than counterbalanced by the facts detailed-with the progressive influence and lively emotions of zeal and pleasure, which that Report must create in the breast of every one who had any real love toward God or affection toward man. He hoped the Society would proceed forward in its benevolent career. No part of the Report was more pleasing than the tendency of that Society to unite the hearts and affections of Christians of various denominations, in all parts of the world; exemplifying by their conduct that admirable precept, "Love one another." The success of the British and Foreign Bible Society could only be attri

buted to the peculiar blessing of God. While ascribing all praise to Him, we are permitted to enjoy and to partake of the pleasure. The zeal manifested by this Society was not momentary, but durable and substantial. He trusted it was a holy flame kindled at the altar of the Lord-that it would continue to burn until all the ends of the earth should see the salvation of God.

His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent briefly moved, that the Report be read and adopted;-and was seconded by the Hon. and Very Rev. the Dean of Wells, in a speech of great eloquence and piety, which deeply impressed the Meeting.

The President then read a letter from Prince Galitzin to his Lordship, expressing the gratitude of the friends of the Bible Society in Russia to the British and Foreign Bible Society, for the very eminent services rendered to Russia.

His Lordship then introduced the bearer of that letter, the Rev. John Paterson, from St. Petersburgh; who would, he said, gladly have remained a silent witness of the proceedings of that day, had he not been importuned to give an account of the exertions and prospects of the Institution in the northern parts of Europe, the inhabitants of which had commissioned him to convey their warmest acknowledgments for the liberal assistance which they had received. If the accounts transmitted by him and his colleagues had conveyed joy, so much more remained to be told, beside what is contained in the Report, as must augment that joy. The simplicity of the plan, the greatness of the objects, the patience and laborious perseverance, and vigorous prosecution of its objects, manifested by the British and Foreign Bible Society, had awakened the attention of all classes. It had revived his sometimes drooping spirits, when advocating the cause of the Society among nations at war with Great Britain. Since his return to this country, he had attended the meetings of some Auxiliary Societies, which had deeply impressed his mind with the greatness of the operations of the Bible Society; but, on the Meeting of this day, he felt himself compelled to say, like the Queen of Sheba, that the half had not been told him. The fundamental principle of this Society, of uniting all religious denominations in one grand and specific object, had, under the Divine Blessing, forwarded the circulation of

the Bible upon the Continent in the most effectual manner. The grand distinction, of the Bible only, without note or comment, and giving circulation to the received and authorized versions of the different nations, had been the especial cause that he and his colleagues had not hitherto laboured in vain. In Russia, this had had the most happy effect; and it had engaged the support of foreign Christians of all denominations. When a Bible Society was proposed in Russia, the bishops not only approved of the plan, but the Archbishop of St. Petersburgh recognized this important feature in the Institution. Such was the liberal conduct of every dignified ecclesiastical character in that empire. Such had been the conduct of the Emperor Alexander, his princes and his nobles. The effect produced was the most splendid; combining the patronage of both Church and State; aiding in a cause in which the grandeur of its objects seemed to eclipse every other that had been formed for the everlasting welfare of mankind. It had produced the most singular and happy effects on all classes of society: even the Russian Peasants subscribed in little groupes for a copy of the Scriptures, to be held as common property. It was not unusual for them, if they could not raise the requisite sum, to offer their passports (without which, a Russian Peasant cannot enjoy his daily liberty), as the pledge of payment. Eight years ago, there had been but one Bible to a thousand persons, and now there will be one in ten, and one Testament to every five persons. The St. Petersburgh Society and its Auxiliaries are printing, or making preparations for printing, the Scriptures in ten different languages, to the number of about 60,000 copies.

It was the happy determination of the Russian Bible Society, in their first Resolution, that their exertions should not be diminished until every individual in Russia possessed a Bible! This was the determination of the great and good Alexander. The peasants in Russia have caught the sacred flame, and the inhabitants of Siberia take the lead.-Gladly would he stay all his days in this happy country, but already he heard a voice from the North of Europe, saying, "Return and help us;" "❝and," added he, "I cheerfully obey the call."

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, in moving thanks to the President, observed, that it would be a superflous waste of time to congratulate his Lordship on the glorious results of the last year. It was now, indeed, two years