the name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it and is safe. Our trust was in the Lord alone, and our confidence in his mercy. At ten o'clock we saw the main and mizen masts go overboard; and at half past ten the foremast; nor did the fire disappear until four o'clock in the morning. After pulling all night, the return of day-light discovered the land to us at a distance, which cheered all our hearts. We were all in a most forlorn and pitiable condition; in fact, there was only one among us that was any ways decently dressed. About seven o'clock we discovered a native boat, on shore, and by ten we got aboard her. All of us being much fatigued, and ascertaining that Trincomalee was about sixteen miles distant, we deemed it prudent to avail ourselves of this opportunity of getting to shore. An arrangement was made with the master of the boat for this purpose; and we satisfied our appetites with cocoa nuts and rice. About eight, A.M. the following morning, Sept. 8, being in sight of Trincomalee flagstaff, and the wind being unfavourable, we sent our chief officer and supercargo to Trincomalee, to report our situation. They reached there about eleven, A.M. and immediately boats were despatched by Mr. Upton, Commissioner of his Majesty's Dockyard, which conducted us safely to shore. We were most kindly received by our brethren the missionaries, Messrs. Carver and Stead; and obtained from them a few articles of clothing to enable us to proceed to Madras. We also got a few books with which to begin a new library. While we were in the native boat, wearied for want of rest, stripped of every thing but that in which we stood upright, and scorched by a burning sun, we counted ourselves the happiest men in the world. Yes; although every earthly thing belonging to us

was destroyed, yet having escaped with our lives, we thought ourselves abundantly rich. Mrs. Mowat was without bonnet or any thing of her own to cover her; and brother Hoole was without a hat. Thus circumstanced, we rejoiced that we were counted worthy to suffer in the cause of Christ, though not immediately for it; and are assured that this event will ultimately turn out to the furtherance of the work of God. We are sure that the increase of real religion in our own souls, and an increasing zeal for the glory of the Redeemer, are blessings which we cannot purchase too dearly-God forbid that this dispensation should be lost upon us. We beg you to join with us in ascribing thanksgiving to the God of our lives, and in praying that we may be sensibly affected with the shortness of time and the vanity of all earthly good; and that we may work while it is called day. We have also to give our grateful thanks to the God of all mercy for the preservation of our health while we remained at Trincomalee. Two of our stoutest men have died of the cholera; and others of the company are seriously unwell. We were so completely wetted through by the heavy rains on the night we left our vessel; and on the following days, were so scorched by the sun, while we were in the native boat, as to feel the effects of these changes at the present time. The Commissioner kindly offered his Majesty's schooner, the Cochin, to convey us to Madras; and we provided for ourselves on the voyage. We embarked on Friday morning, and anchored on Sept. 17, in the Madras roads (after a very unpleasant and tedious passage, owing to the schooner's being sovery small:) On the following morning we landed at Madras; and having procured conveyances, we proceeded to Mr. Lynch's, where we were most affectionately received.

in the Colombo Circuit. Our congregations are various, and,

raging. Our English congregations, except in the fort, are small; but

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they are attentive; and, we have reason to believe, that most who attend are persons in some degree desirous to know and enjoy the power of religion. Our Portuguese congregation in the Pettah gives us much encouragement. It consists of a considerable number of regular and attentive hearers, who understand, and generally feel the power of what they hear.

The English congregation in the fort is formed chiefly from the military. Most of those who attend are serious persons, and more than half of them members of our society, who are formed into two classes, containing nearly 50 persons. Our other places of worship are out in the country, and are either schools or private bouses; and, excepting in one instance, our public worship is conducted in the Singhalese language. In some of these places the congregations are good; and in most they are encouraging.

Schools meet, and the Annual Sermon

preached by Brother Clough. On Easter Monday, we had the children of the various schools assembled at the Mission-house, and Brother Clongh (who resides at Col

petty,) preached to them the annual sermon in Singhalese. It was a most gratifying sight, especially on calling to mind the circumstance, that this is a work of yesterday. A considerable number of children had come not less than 12 miles, and seemed to enjoy the scene with feelings as capable of being touched as our own. Fruits of these well-directed efforts appear, in a particular manner, in two Singhalese and Portuguese classes, raised up in one of the schools. As far as human penetration can reach, a doubt cannot be started as to the reality of the work in their minds; and several give every evidence which can be demanded, that they know him in whom they have believed, The other concerns of the station proceed much as usual,-receiving all the improvement we are able to give them. Our local Preachers are very laborious, zealous, prudent, and use. ful, and give us the highest satisfaction: they are most important helps to us in forming and supplying congregations, which, though generally small in the beginning, will, it is to be hoped, ultimately surpass those in heathen temples; and will flourish when Pagan temples and congregations are no more.

advantage arising from this arrangement, and an advantage indeed it is in this country, it will save much laborious travelling without the least detriment to our work. Most of you know that our principal Schools extend northward and southward of Colombo; and with respect to the situation of the Pettah and Colpetty, naturally divide themselves into two branches; and as we visit them often, this arrangement will prevent unnecessary travelling.

The Schools under Mr. Clough's care,

and his thoughts on the necessity of frequent visits to them.

According to this plan, the follow. ing schools will fall under my immediate inspection, viz. 1. The school of Colpetty, which is near my door; 2. Welliwatta, about three miles and a half distant; 3. Kallubowella, dis

tant about four miles and a half; 4. Ratmalaney, distant about six miles and a half; 5. Morotto, about ten miles; 6. Huratudua, distant about thirteen miles. This last school, which is situated on the south bank of the Pautura river, was transferred from the Caltura circuit, it being very inconveniently situated for regular visitation from that circuit. Since I came to reside at Colpetty, I have had opportunities of visiting all these schools in a way I was not able before.

The conviction is daily strength ened in my mind, that our duty as Missionaries in heathen lands, is by no means done when we have attended to the improvement of the children in their books, and have preached to them and their parents. The principal part of the work to be done is in going from house to house, and hay ing personal intercourse with the people. In this respect the Roman Catholic Missionaries are an honour to their character. I do not wish my Brethren to understand, that I am an admirer of all the plans of Missionary labour adopted by Roman Catholic Missionaries. On the contrary, I am of the opinion, that many of them are exceedingly absurd, if not contrary to every plan the God of heaven would have us make use of for the conversion of the unenlightened heathen; and mention them only in reference to their persevering plan of itinerating among the people. They go from house to house, as well as from village to village; and however little I might be disposed to admire their proceedings in other respects, I certainly do in this; and I will not deny, that this is one reason why

they carry all before them almost in this country. My situation at present affords me several opportunities of imitating them; and I am going among our little native classes, which were raised principally by our young friend Cornelius, with some gratification. They have, I am sorry to say, sustained some injnry since his removal from Colpetty; but the knowledge which mauy of them possess of Divine things is most gratifying. The other night I met the adult class at Wellewatte, and felt truly thankful to see so much of the power of Divine grace among the natives. I have been a good deal tried also with our little cause in Colpetty. Since Cornelius left, it has been subjected to several vicissitudes, which, on my arrival, I found had nearly extirpated the school. A considerable number of the elder scholars, that had regularly met in class, had left the school entirely not that they were lost, for some had gone into service, and others had begun trades ; but all this had greatly thinned the school,* as their places had not been filled up by fresh scholars. I have done all in my power to raise the little cause. I have gone into the school daily; and am glad to see a little improvement.

(To be continued.)

I have lately received two letters from

the Lady of Colonel S-, late Brigadierof which was accompanied by her subscription of fifty sicca rupees; and she speaks in the most pleasing manner of the two lads she took as servants out of our Colpetty school. She being decidedly a pious lady, and the youths both of the same mind, she says they are a real treasure to her in that part of the

General in this Island, now at Penang, one

country, where so little of God is known.

pering in his work. Much of the holy unction of the good Spirit, I trust, will be poured upon us and our companions. I have this day been labouring among the poor aboriginal

black natives, from whom I saw the tear (a sight quite new) steal away, while I opened to them the nature and intent of Christ's sufferings. I begin to have hope of them.

Station.

I scarcely know where to begin; but the best of all is, God is truly with us. We have the greatest outpouring of the Spirit I have ever yet witnessed. And when I consider the meanness of the instrument made use of, I sometimes tremble, lest it should not be real. But I can never look closely at the work, without discovering the finger of God plainly engaged in it. He himself has done it, and that in his own way. May he grant me ever to feel as I do now; for my spirit truly says, "Not unto us, Lord; not unto us; but to thy name be all the glory." The work has been gradual: I can trace its beginning up to the cominencement of the year. But within the last three months it has increased rapidly; and still goes on, and increases like the noise in the camp of the Philistines. All my sleepless nights, all my burning fevers, all my severe conflicts, and all my agonizing pains-all, ail, put together, and heaped up, seem no more than dust in the balance, when compared with this great work. Here is not only double, but tenfold for all my hire. I have no talents to attract attention; but I go on as God helps me, preaching with all my might a present and a full salvation by faith in Christ. I do verily believe, that preaching a present salvation, and insisting upon the direct witness of the Spirit, is the glory of the gospel. I thank God my views of this subject are enlarged; and especially since this work began, It brings to my remembrance the days of our venerable Founder, and makes his name to sound more sweetly in my ears. Those who have lately been brought in, manifest that they have not believed a cunningly devised fable. They bear the consequent fruits of living faith; and I do not hesitate to say, of nearly all of those who have been added, I no more doubt of their

conversion than my own.

We have had 25, 27, and 29 of a week brought into liberty. At our last Quarterly Meeting, I found we were 330; since then, we have not added less than 50. Poor Congo Town, where I have so long laboured, and seemed to be spending my strength for nought; even there, the Lord is gloriously making bare his holy arm. We had, at the last Quarterly Meeting, only 14 in that place; now we have 56; 47 of whom can rejoice in a sin-pardoning God. Our chapel stands just where it should do; and is filled.

In town also this work has been great; we have had many added to our numbers. I am quite worn down with labour; and am a standing miracle to all who know my work, and what I have suffered. But I thank God I do it cheerfully; and if may but hold out till my colleagues come, then, if the will of God be so, let me, "My body with my charge lay down,

And cease at once to work and live." I can truly say, that my only desire to live is, to glorify God. I doubt not but you would be surprised, were you to hear some of my recaptured people state their views on the direct witness of the Spirit.

An exhortation by a converted Negro.

A short time since, one of them, in saying a few words to those who were mourning, he observed, "My country people, suppose you seeking God for true, you can't mind any other palaver, (noisy talk.) Suppose man, the time he eat the rice, and the fish, one of de bones tick in be throat, he can't laugh and talk. No, he can't eat one spoon more ta (until) he get tha bone out. He can't mind noting more, only to run all about for to ask he friend to pull the bone. All same you, suppose you want Jesus Christ for pardon your sin; you can't go laugh along wi wicked people, and talk fool palaver. No; your rice cum