delivered the address which is published in this month's magazine; and at the close of it several brief, earnest petitions were presented at the throne of grace. On September 7, after a season of praise and prayer, the Pastor referred to the letters he was continually receiving, from remote parts of the earth, in which the writers expressed the profit they had derived from reading his sermons and other works. Only last week two letters arrived, one from Constantinople, and another from Eastern Roumelia, describing the usefulness of the little book entitled, "Baptism Discovered by John Norcott. Corrected and somewhat altered by C. H. Spurgeon." The Turkish Christians have found this simple treatise throw so much light upon the Word of God that they have sought permission to translate it, and have asked for help in publishing it in the Bulgarian, Armenian, Armeno-Turkish, and Greco-Turkish languages. The cost of printing 1,000 copies is about £15, so we at once promised that amount; and on mentioning the matter again to the friends gathered on the following Monday evening (14th ult.), they at once subscribed another £15. Since the meeting a generous friend has given £15, so that now three of the four languages are provided for, and doubtless the Lord will move other servants of his to furnish the £15 needed for the fourth. Meanwhile, we would commend this little book to believers at home, especially to any who desire to know their Lord's will concerning the ordinances which he has commanded. (It is published by Messrs. Passmore & Alabaster, in paper covers 6d., cloth 18.) At the same meeting (September 7), a request for prayer was read from a German Colporteur, who has sold many of the sermons and other books, his customers being found among all classes of society even up to the family of the Emperor himself; and coupled with this was a request for prayer from the lady who translates the sermons, &c., into German. These petitions were very heartily presented by several brethren, one of whom, Pastor C. W. Townsend, of Inskip, afterwards gave a short address, in which he spoke of his indebtedness to the Orphanage and the College for the training he had received for his present position. The Pastor next read a letter from Pastor W. Cuff, containing a most cheering and glowing description of the work of the Evangelists at Shoreditch Tabernacle, and prayer was offered for a continued and increased blessing, and for other special objects; and the meeting was brought to a glorious conclusion by about a dozen brethren rising from the platform, one after another, and presenting just one petition each. This last was rather a new idea, but it caused a thrill of devotion: there seemed to be no end to the line of brethren, when each one brought his own single request, and then made way for another. On September 14, Mr. Smith again reported the progress that is being made at Shoreditch, and, in harmony with the Pastor's sermon on the previous day ("The Cross our glory," No. 1859), sang" Hallelujah for the cross!" (The Christian Choir, page 86.) We wish all our friends would learn this noble soul-stirring hymn, and make it the Christian's National Anthem. In these days of disloyalty to Christ, all who are true to him ought to take special pains to show their attachment and devotion to his cause. Prayer was offered for a blessing on the work of the Sabbath, in the Tabernacle and in the mission-stations, schools, &c., and again a large number of brethren quickly followed one another with brief, earnest cries for the outpouring of the Spirit upon the various parts of the church's life and service. The Pastor then turned the current of the meeting to practical account by appealing for additional preachers for the Country Mission, and more distributors for the Tabernacle Loan Tract Society, and then asked, as a thankoffering for such blessed Monday evening prayer-meetings, that the amount needed for the translation of Norcott's "Baptism Discovered" might be put into the boxes at the doors. As already mentioned, the sum of £15 was given, thus providing for the second of the four languages. It was also stated that a large stock of the Pastor's sermons, and other religious literature, which had been seized by the Russian government, had been restored, and is now being circulated throughout the empire. Prayer was offered for a blessing on the books and tracts, and also for our brethren in Spain, after the reading of an exceedingly interesting letter from Mr. Wigstone, who was able to tell of a great work of grace in the district where he is labouring for the Lord. It is impossible adequately to describe the proceedings of which the above is an outline, but we would advise any who wish to know what it is like to come and see for themselves. We would specially ask our brethren to try to infuse fresh interest into their own prayer-meetings; for it is only as the church prevails at the mercyseat that we can expect her to bless the world and glorify God. The united prayermeeting ought to become the chief meeting of the week, and there should be so many sectional prayer-meetings that the salt of supplication should season every part of the church-work. HADDON HALL.-On Thursday evening, September 10, a rather novel service was held here. The usual service was for that evening put aside, and "The Story of a Conversion" was told by means of wellknown hymns thrown upon the sheet by dissolving-view apparatus. Not a single picture was shown, but over forty hymns were exhibited, and a very few explanatory remarks were made upon each. The first hymn, "Rescue the perishing," found the sinner lost, ruined, and undone. This was followed by. "Broad is the road that leads to death," "What shall the dying sinner do?" and others illustrating conviction, invitation, doubt, gospel-teaching, prayer, repentance, surrender, faith, joy in pardoned sin, love to Jesus, various stages in Christian experience and service, longing for home, and entrance into glory. The hall was crowded, and many were turned away. Very many who never listen to sermons heard the gospel that night; and after several of the hymns a solemn feeling pervaded the meeting. The hymns were sung partly as solos and duets, but chiefly by the whole congregation. We can recommend the service as an occasional experiment in getting at those entirely outside the ordinary reach of the churches. COLLEGE.-Mr. A. Piggot has completed his College course, and settled at Oakham, Rutlandshire. Mr. E. G. Ince, who returned from Australia some months since, has become pastor of the church at Buckhurst Hill; Mr. E. E. Fisk, late of Tue Brook, Liverpool, is going to Wood Street, Walthamstow; Mr. W. Goacher is removing from Kirton Lindsey, to Congleton, Cheshire; Mr. I. Near, from Thrapstone, to Dorman's Land, Surrey; Mr. E. Richards, from Lerwick, N. B., to Harston, Cambs.; and Mr. G. A. Webb, from Godstone, to Melksham, Wilts. Our ever-generous friend, Mr. Gibson, has sent us the passage-money for another brother to go to Tasmania to visit the churches as an Evangelist. As soon as we can select a suitable man, we shall send him out. Mr. F. R. Bateman reports progress in the re-organization of the work in St. Helena, which appears to be very hopeful, considering all the difficulties that have to be encountered. Mr. C. H. Richardson also writes encouragingly of his work at Bakundu, Africa, where a few converts are being won from among the superstitious and ignorant heathens. Both these brethren ask for prayer on their behalf. On Tuesday, September 1, the autumn session of the College was commenced by a meeting of the tutors and students, at the residence of the President. On assembling in the morning, the twenty-six new students were introduced to their brethren, and addresses were delivered by the President and Professor Gracey. At another meeting in the afternoon, Professors Rogers and Fergusson also spoke briefly. The day was spent in social intercourse, and various out-door amusements; and at its close the "Westwood" study was crowded with a happy, enthusiastic company of brethren in Christ, praying, singing, and reciting until it was time to go to their various homes. It was a great joy to Mrs. Spurgeon to be able to be present, and to share in the general gladness of the whole assembly. EVANGELISTS.-We have elsewhere mentioned the work of Messrs. Fullerton and Smith at Shoreditch Tabernacle. The mission is still in progress while these "Notes" are being printed, so a full report must be reserved until next month. There has been no difficulty in attracting the people, and the right sort of people, too, to hear the gospel faithfully preached and powerfully sung; the difficulty has been, "where can we put them? The Tabernacle is full, and the school-room is full, and still they come crowding towards the gates!" Brother Cuff speaks in the highest terms of the Evangelists, who have, he says, excelled themselves in their arduous exertions to win the listening multitudes to Christ. Nor have they laboured in vain, for very many have sought and found the Saviour already; and night after night there has been joy in the presence of the angels of God over sinners who have repented, and believed in the Lord Jesus Christ. The Shoreditch region is on the move. Early on the Sunday morning, while yet the day is breaking, hundreds gather; on through the week they crowd the house; and on the Sabbath the doors are blocked with the throng. What hath God wrought! On leaving Shoreditch, our brethren go to help Pastor E. H. Ellis, at Devonshire Square Chapel, Stoke Newington. Mr. Burnham has finished his work among the hop-pickers, and this month he commences his engagement with the following Dorsetshire Congregational churches, with which he expects to be fully occupied until the end of the year:-Beaminster, Blandford, Dorchester, Puddletown, and Bere Regis. Mr. Burnham asks us to intimate that he has no vacant dates until after the next College Conference. Mr. Harmer has removed to London, and begun his work as one of our College Evangelists, at Wealdstone, Harrow. This month he goes to Alnwick, and afterwards will visit Fownhope, Hereford; Little Tew, Oxon.; and King's Langley, Herts. Other arrangements are being made, which will probably employ Mr. Harmer until the end of February, so that brethren who desire his services must apply for later dates. His address is 29, Almeric Road, Clapham Common Gardens, S.W. ORPHANAGE.-Before the orphans went away for their summer holiday, they were supplied with collecting-cards. On their return they brought in to the funds of the institution over £130. Many of their mothers or other relatives also sent letters expressive of their deep gratitude for all that had been done for their children. A friend has sent to us a large and handsome picture-screen, which he wishes us either to sell for the benefit of the Orphanage, or to keep in the Infirmary. It appears, however, that he has promised to give £5 of the proceeds to Dr. Barnardo's work; so that, if the screen is sold, the Orphanage is to have all that it realizes over £5, or if any one will give us £5 for Dr. Barnardo, the screen will be the property of the Orphanage. It will be a valuable acquisition for the Infirmary, and we shall be very grateful to any generous donor who will enable us to secure it. It can be seen on application to Mr. Charlesworth at the Orphanage. Notice to Collectors.-The next collectors' meeting will (D. v.) be held, at the Orphanage, on Tuesday, November 10. The President hopes to be present, and he will be very thankful if a large amount can be brought in on that occasion. Now that there are so many mouths to be filled, we want many hands to help in the work. Collecting-cards and boxes can be obtained of the Secretary, Stockwell Orphanage, Clapham-road, S.W. Why do not more become collectors, and make a point of enjoying the happy quarterly meetings with the President, and his great little family? PERSONAL NOTES.-A Wesleyan minister, who had previously reported to us the particulars of blessing received through the reading of our printed sermons, wrote the following cheering letter: "My dear Sir,-Since writing to you respecting the conversions resulting from the reading of your sermons, I have learned that a poor, but pious woman, who is confined to her bed, is visited by the parish | nurse once a week, and that she has read to the bed-ridden saint one of your sermons at her weekly visit for some years past: and, further, that this afflicted Christian woman has devoted the time between eight and nine o'clock each Sunday morning, for many years, to prayer for the divine blessing upon you and your labours." A friend in Norfolk writes:-" An aged brother in Christ told me that, some years since, he rang the bell at the post-office here, and when the postmaster opened his little window, he slipped one of your sermons into his hand, and walked away. That sermon was the means of the postmaster's conversion. He never would part with it. He has been with the Lord now many years." A friend, writing from Scotland, says:— "Some time ago I wrote you a letter full of lamentation and woe. By God's merciful dealing that feeling has now given place to a more hopeful spirit. How it has come about I could scarcely definitely say, except that I have endeavoured (whatever within or around seemed to oppose it) to exercise habitual faith in John vi. 37; vii. 17; viii. 31; and Gal. vi. 10. "Amongst the human agencies which have aided in bringing light, I attribute a chief place to your weekly sermons, which, I think, I should now miss more than my daily food. I also find them extremely useful, in reading extracts from them, at sickbeds, to persons confined to the house, and in sick-wards of poor-houses, hospitals, &c. The gratitude for benefits received from such readings, expressed by many of God's aged, saintly, poor ones, is more than a present recompense for any service in this way. No. 1850 (Immeasurable Love') has been a special favourite, and has been more than once asked for to be read entire at successive times." Baptisms at Metropolitan Tabernacle.August 27, nineteen; September 3, sixteen. Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle. Statement of Receipts from August 15th to September 14th, 1885. Stockwell Orphanage. Statement of Receipts from August 15th to September 14th, 1885. Mr. U. E. Cooper Mrs. T. E. P. Donation ... Sale of programmes Miss M. A. Shaw The late Mr. John Broughton, Poole.. The Misses Comber 020 A lover of Jesus 050 0 10 9 110 026 110 042 500 0.10 @ 010 100 050 110 0 050 0100 10 0 0 066 0.10 0 List of Presents, per Mr. Charlesworth, from August 15th to September 14th, 1885.-PROVISIONS:224lbs. Rice, Mr. J. L. Potier; 1 New Zealand Sheep, Mr. A. Seale Haslam; 2 churns Milk, Messrs. Freeth and Pocock; a barrel of Apples, Potatoes, &c., and a hamper of Plums, proceeds Harvest Festival, New Brompton, per Rev. W. W. Blocksidge; 1 hamper Apples, Mr. W. Hawley; 120lbs Meat, Mr. H. S. Fitter; 1 small basket Plums, Messrs. Freeth and Pocock. BOYS' CLOTHING:-A parcel of cast-off Clothing, Mr. C. J. Payne; 5 pairs Socks, Mrs. Hall; 10 Shirts, the Misses Dransfield; 4 Shirts, Wynne Road Ladies' Working Meeting, per Mrs. Pearce. GIRLS' CLOTHING:-9 Articles, Mrs. Mannington; 30 Articles, Wynne Road Ladies' Working Meeting, per Mrs. Pearce. GENERAL:-A Patchwork Quilt (unfinished), a Friend, per Mrs. Aylett; a quantity of Buttons, Mr. W. Payn; 8 yds. Tatting, Miss Dobson. Erratum.-August "Sword and Trowel," page 444, Mr. Thomas Studd £5, should be Mr. Thos. Hudd. Orphan Boys' Collecting Cards (Collected during Midsummer Holiday).-Allison, A., 10s; Arnold, G., 2s 6d; Andrews, F., £1 4s 9d; Angell, A. F., 6s; Bridges, C., 10s; Beattie, S., 12s; Banyard, S., £1; Banyard, H., 9s; Barrett, H., 10s; Bush, R., 15s; Barnard, D. J., 6s; Bristow, J., 12s; Barter, A., £1; Britton, G., 128 4d; Brown, A., 5s; Berry, G., 11s 6d; Bell, H. O., 5s 2d; Barson, E., 7s; Beadle, J., 8s 6d; Bowles, J. N., 11s; Boorman, G., 6s 2d; Bowles, E., 18; Brown, E., 13s; Bailey, A., 2s; Bishop, H., 88; Borrows, L., 2s; Birch, W., 38 6d; Belcher, S., 2s; Brooker, G., 118; Bright, F., 5s; Crabb, A. J., 4s.; Cam, J., 9s 3d; Cozens, H. A., 5s 5d; Chandler, C., 78; Cartland, F. S., 28; Chamberlain, W., 138; Cassell, E., 5s 2d; Crouch, W., £1; Carwithen, A., 5s; Crean, J., 4s 3d; Croucher, H., 14s 6d; Callam, F., ls 9d; Davis, E. C., £1 4s 6d; Dillon, W. 3s 11d; Duff, E., 9s; Dimond, J. W., 4s; Deane, A., 10s 6d; Edwards, G. H., £1; Edgley, W., 7s; Fulcher, A., £1; Fitch, E., 138 6d; Ford, J. W., 128; Fairchild, A., 2s 2d; Farr, E., 3s 9d; Gethen, C. S., 8s 6d; Green, Charles, 18; Gardiner, G., 58; Green, S. S., 1s 6d; Game, J., 4s 6d; Goatley, L., 78; Gammon, A., 16s 3d; Hart, A. H., 68; Hawken, L., 15s 4d; Hill, C., 10s.; Hamment, E., 18 6d; Hill, G., 16s; Harris, A. V., 18 6d; Howard, F., 3s; Horan, E., 4s 6d; Hinchley, J. W., 7s 1d; Hole, C., is 1d; Hamlet, A. J., 6s 4d; Hurst, A., 15s 1d; Hobbs, H., 4s 3d; Ingram, W., £1 18; Ireson, E., 3s 1d; Imeson, C., 58; Jarvis, B., 10s 6d; Kibble, G., 6s 7d; Kemp, G., 5s 9d; Kemp, G. H., 48; King, A. S., 38; Lenson, P., 12s 2d; Ling, W., 11s 3d; Lowne, J., 6s 6d; Lloyd, A., 10s; Lawrence, H., 3s 7d; Lister, V., 5s; Mannell, W., £1; McDouall, R., 2s 9d; Morrell, H., £1 18; Maxted, G., 4s; Mitchell, W., £1; Mead, B. E., 4s 6d; Miller, C., 68; Morris, R., £1; Moore, A., 5s 6d; Metcalfe, T., 128.; Norton, R., £1 1s 8d; Newman, A. T., £2 11s; Pritchard, G., 7s 10d; Pitney, G., £1; Peachey, A., 28 6d; Phillips, R. J., 4s 5d; Perry, G., 2s; Park, F., 4s 6d; Riehmann, L., 18s; Read, F., 1s 6d; Rathmell, H., 15s 2d; Roff, L., 6s 3d; Runnacus, R. H., £1 1s; Spurgeon, C. and A., £3 11s 1d; Small, A. W., 10s; Smith, H., 6s; Stickland, E., 7s 6d; Sutherland, J., 8s; Stokes, G., 3s; Sully H., 4s 1d; Symonds, Y. A., 5s 2d; Smale, W., 8s 5d; Smith, P., 58; Stoner, W., 8s; Sarel, H. B., 68; Sorrell, F., 68; Sunderland, A., £1; Trolley, R., £1 48; Taylor, G., 10s; Talbot, Ed., 4s 1d; Tanner, J., 9s; Tant, J. W., 28 8d; Tressider, W., £1 1s; Unwin, E., £1 0s 6d; Vardill, W., £1; Valler, A., 5s. 1d; Ward, R., 12s 68; Warner, G., 14s 6d; Wallis, F., Ss; Walker, A., 8s 6d; Williams, H., 13s; Wratten, A., 12s; Westbrook, H., 15s; White, J. T., 58; Willard, A., 5s; Wakerell, H., 2s 6d; Winnen, J. J., 4s 6d; Walter, P., 4s 2d; Wardill, F. B., 8s. 6d; White, A., 10s 3d; Jones, T., 13s.-Total, £72 8s 7d. Orphan Girls' Collecting Cards (Collected during Midsummer Holiday).-Andrews, E., 5s; Andrews, E., 4s; Ayling, E., 3s; Anderson, R., £1 3s; Agate, M., 3s 2d; Adams, N., £1 1s 11d; Blackwell, K., 10s; Bissett, E., 8s 3d; Broadhouse, N., 8d; Birkett, F., 88 7d; Buckland, A., 5s; Bridgeman, A., 12s 6d; Burrows, F., 4s. 6d; Bullock, L., £1 11s 10d; Breakspeare, A., 3s 3d; Bates, M., 4s; Birtwistle, E., 2s 6d; Bennett, L., 12s; Botham, L., 15s; Burridge, M. A., 5s; Beetham, A., 8s Sd; Bunting, P., 19s; Bishop, L., 3s; Barlow, M., 4s 6d; Bond, E., 12s; Blake, R., 11s; Collis, H., 12s; Cooper, K., 98; Cowlin, E., 13s 3d; Chamberlain, M., £1 1s; Caister, E., Ss; Chandler, J. R., 3s; Chapman, R., 11s 4d; Cox, E., 11s 6d; Cousins, L., 10s 9d; Cluse, F., 6s 5d; Castle, D., 15s; Crowther, N., 10s 3d; Clymer, A. L., 8s; Cheshire, B., 7s; Caple, M., 6s 9d; Conyard. E., 13s; Dance, F., 13s; Davis, E., 10s; De Laiche, B., 2s 3d; Drew, F., 48; Donnelley, G., 8s 6d; Eagle, S., 7s 3d; Edwards, H., 2s 6d; Emmett, E., 2s 6d; Eagleton, H., 7d; Epps, F., 5s; Fairbank, A., 6s; Fenn, A., 4s; Foreman, L., £1 2s 11d; Francis, J., 4s; Glover, E. M., 4s 3d; Gort, G., 11s 3d; Gregory, M., 15s 1d; Green, G., 15s; Hickey, M., 5s 7d; Hunt, E., 6s; Hewit, H., £1 4s; Howell, R., 78 6d; Howell, L., £1 Os 8d; Hoole, A.. 11s 2d; Ingle, F., 128 9d; Jackson, A., 10s; Knowles, L., 28 9d; Kemp M., 9s; Kingaby, A., 68; Lawrence, M., 3s 1d; Long, M., 78; Lee, E., 58; Ladbrook, J., 68; Males, S., 5s 7d; McLauchlan, M., 2s 6d; Moore, J., 2s; Mims, A. L., 9s; Mitchell, H., 58 6d; Mash, L., 6s 1d; Marshall, M., Ss 1d; Maycock, W., 11s; Newton, A., 28 6d; Nash, M., 4s 9d; Newton, K., 5s 6d; Nutt, C., 8s 2d; Newman, E. M., 7s 4d; Orridge, A., £1 6s; Owen, M. A., 4s 6d; Oakey, F., £1 1s; Peepall, B., 6s 6d; Pope, F., 6s 6d; Page, M., 8s; Phillips, F., 4s 1d; Parker, A., 8s 3d; Poole, A., 3d; Pearce, A., 9s 6d; Pope, A., 7s; Richards, L., 7s 9d; Rushman, H., 4s 6d; Richmond, B., £1; Runnacus, A., £118; Smith, A., £178 6d; Smith, M. Á., 13s; Salt. E., 4s 2d; Smith, E, 10s; Sharland, A., 5s; Stevens, M., 5s 6d; Stone, E., 10s; Smith, L., 6s; Simons, C., 4s 6d; Sharpe, H., 2s 2d; Spear, C., 2s 6d; Stead, S. L., 78 4d; Shorter, E., 18s; Solomon, B., 2d; Smith, Hannah, 5s; Shipway, G., £1 68; Sharland, A., 6s 3d; Staines, C., 11s; Thorpe, E., 14s; Tollworthy, E, £1; Trill, N., 88 2d; Tilly, G., 15s; Thomas, N., 18 2d; Unwin, M., 14s 6d; Valler, Clara, 4s 6d; Veryard, R., 48; Warwick, L., 12s 6d; Wood, J., 108 3d; Willis, A., 10s; Winder, B., 4s; Williams, A., £1 1s 4d; Wigzell, A. A., 4s; White, H., 3s 4d; Witham, P., £1 4s 10d; Webley, E., 6d; Williams, N., 38; Walker, M., 8s 6d; Wren, M., 68 2d; Wellington, E., 5s 4d; Gould, F. E., 7s.-Total, £63 16s 2d. |