favour with men, we bring the present chapter of its history to a close, with gratitude and hope. Not that we mean to boast, or promise impossible things. Periodicals, like politicians, that hold pledges to the ear, often break them to the hope. No pretensions could merit confidence, which the hard service of the past do not inspire. Let our friends who favour us with their contributions study adaptation, brevity, and power, and with increased experience and renewed devotedness, in dependence on the blessing of God, the HARBINGER shall not only confirm the hold which it has on its present subscribers, but still widen the field of its circulation, and render a service to the churches worthy of its name. Answers to Bible Class Questions, 17 427, 98, 119, 145, 172, 208, 233, 266, 300, 322 Bishop's Reply, the, 101 Child and the Lion, the, 18 Christian Missions-their Triumphis, 32 Death of Zwingle, 20 Dairyman's Daughter, 42 David and God, 174 What can make a Heathen Happy, 73 Tendencies of Religious Thought in England, 250 The Interpretation of Scripture, 317 Too much Money and too Little Labour, 235 Two Ways, the, 85, 105, 129, 153 Valley of Humiliation, 253 Volunteers, 67 Very Proud To-night, 135 Waking Thoughts, 142 Western Coast of Africa, 317 THE HARBINGER. JANUARY, 1861. OUR MISSIONS AND MAGAZINE. ANOTHER year is added to the existence of the HARBINGER. Thanks to our friends, it not only lives but prospers. During the past year, its subscribers have doubled, and promise still to increase. We commence 1861 with an issue treble its circulation a short time ago. This is a new feature in the Magazine. From this point it will meet its expenses. But, instead of its being a loss, as formerly, we want it to become a source of profit, to be devoted to the support of our Missions. What is to hinder our obtaining, through the machinery of our Sabbath-schools, and the various institutions associated with our Churches, 2,000 subscribers of a penny a week, in addition, to the African Fund? This sum would be realised without the sale of a single copy. Besides, the circulation will command advertisements, which will be an additional source of income, to be devoted to the same object. Can it be accomplished? We think it can. We have the power, and only want the will. A united effort, with the blessing of God, and the thing is done. Do we ask too much, if we respectfully entreat our beloved brethren in the Ministry to lend us their aid by a pulpit reference? Such a notice could not fail to produce an increased circulation in our several congregations. They could not object to subscribe one penny per week to the support of Missions when, in doing so, they understand they are entitled to a Magazine monthly. We confidently solicit the cordial co-operation of our Sabbath-school |