and circulated a variety of important tracts, illustrative of the evils of uniting churches with the civil government. It was reported also, that, recently, many who had previously kept aloof, had desired to be enrolled as members; among whom were mentioned the Revs. Dr. Hamilton, John Ely, Thomas Scales, William Hudswell, Independent Ministers in Leeds, and Edward Baines, jun., Editor of the Leeds Mercury. From the treasurer's account, it also appeared that the funds of the Society were also increasing. The contributions received in the last year amounted to about 1,280. The balance in hand being 614.

LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

This Society held its fifty-third Anniversary in Exeter Hall, on the 13th of May. The chair was occupied by Sir E. N. Buxton, Baronet. There are in connexion with this Society 460 stations; 150 churches; 165 European Missionaries; 750 European and Native assistants; and fifteen printing establishments. The receipts for the past year were 76,3191.; the expenses 75,7241. RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY.

THIS Institution held its forty-eighth Anniversary, on the 7th of May, in Exeter Hall. John Gurney Hoare, Esq., in the chair. The total receipts for the year, including sales, subscriptions, donations, and legacies, amounted to 59,416.; being an increase of 3,3051. on the preceding year. This Society's publications are circulated in many foreign countries, as well as in Great Britain; and it intends to employ agents to circulate religious tracts in China.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN SCHOOL SOCIETY.

THE forty-second Anniversary was held on the 10th of May, in Exeter Hall. Samuel Gurney, Esq., presided, and on taking the chair, recommended that no reference should be made to the Educational question, which had recently occasioned much discussion, more especially as a special meeting would be convened by the Society for the consideration of that matter. The report stated that 233 school masters, and thirty-three school mistresses, were under training in the Normal-school. The receipts for the year had been 14,7427.; and the expenditure 14,463/.

POETRY.

THE PENITENT'S RETURN.

LORD, how shall I approach thy face!
Implore thy mercy; seek thy grace?
I would with reverence, Lord, appear,
And feel that the great God is here.

My vileness, Lord, is known to thee;
My fallen state, my misery ;

My constant wandering from thy ways;
My sin and folly, all my days.

And can the Saviour yet forgive?
And will he bid mne turn and live?
And can my sin-sick soul be healed?
And can my peace with God be sealed?

Yes! Jesus died upon the tree,
To purchase back a wretch like me;
For all the world he shed his blood,
For sins before,-and since the flood.

And Jesus will my sins forgive;
For he has bid me turn and live;
And he my sin-sick sou will heal;
And he my peace with God will seal.
Leeds.

In mercy "Lord, remember me;
I come with contrite heart to thee,
Myself undone, I cannot save;
By Satan bound-to sin a slave.
Lord, I no merit have to bring,
To thee, and thee alone, I cling;
For thou alone to save hast pow'r;
O save me, from this very hour.

Thou dost in mercy, Lord, appear;
Thou dost the contrite sinner hear;
Thou dost the prisoner's fetters break;
And comfort to my soul dost speak.

In thee, O Lord, I now rejoice,
Thou, thou alone, shall be my choice;
All-all I have to thee I give;
For thou didst bid me turn and live.

Erratum. Omit you in the second line of "The Persecuted Covenanters," on page 240. Its insertion was an accidental error of the printer.

T. C. JOHNS, WINE OFFICE COURT, FLEET STREET.

We have the pleasure of informing our friends that the New Chapel at Carrickfergus is rapidly progressing towards completion. The members of our Society there, are, with pleasing anticipations, looking forward to the time when they shall dedicate it to the worship of God. It is intended to have the opening services on the 4th of July, and the Rev. Robert Eckett, President, is expected to preach. John Petrie, Esq. Connexional Treasurer, is also expected to be present. Both these gentlemen have been appointed as a Connexional Deputation to visit our Society at Carrickfergus. We regret, however, to have to report, that the amount of contributions towards the expense of the erection is, up to the present time, much below the amount required. We therefore again most earnestly entreat our friends to take the claims of this cause into their kind consideration, and promptly forward to John Petrie, Esq., Rochdale, their liberal donations, or pay them to any of our itinerant ministers, by whom they will be remitted. There are many of our friends who, there is reason to believe, have it in their power to contribute, who have not as yet sent in their contributions. We hope, for their own satisfaction, as well as for the interests of our Connexion and the cause of God, that they will immediately render their liberal aid, that the money may be provided for the payment of the contractor, by the time of the completion of the work. We subjoin the following extracts from the journal of our Missionary now labouring at Carrickfergus, which have been recently forwarded to us.—

TO THE EDITOR,-DEAR SIR,

March 14th. Two additional attendants at class: liberty in preaching on the Personality, Deity, and Agency of the Holy Spirit.

24th. General Fast-day. Held a Special service in the afternoon. Well attended and profitable. Assisted in

the evening at a Union Prayer-Meeting, established to awaken prayerful attention to the judicial punishment of this country. One, at least, appeared to bewail her sins.

28th. Meeting classes for renewal of Quarterly tickets. The heavenly work is deepening and spreading. We were favoured in the evening with a powerful discourse by Mr. Grabam, a minister in connexion with the Irish Primitive Wesleyans. The chapel was nearly filled.

April 2nd. Good Friday. Preached on the Crucifixion.

3rd. Mrs. Bishop, the wife of one of our oldest members, and of whom I entertained (with regard to her salvation) well-grounded hope, departed this morning. Attended her wake, and addressed the assembled friends.

4th. Attended the funeral of sister Bishop, and addressed a large concourse of neighbours and relatives. Discoursed in the evening on "Christ's resurrection from the dead."

5th. Anniversary of the death of Samuel Hay, Esq., the respected founder of the Mission. Held a special prayermeeting in the house of his daughter and our friend, Miss Hay.

18th. Meeting classes as usual. Preached in the morning at the Chapel,

and circulated a variety of important tracts, illustrative of the evils of uniting churches with the civil government. It was reported also, that, recently, many who had previously kept aloof, had desired to be enrolled as members; among whom were mentioned the Revs. Dr. Hamilton, John Ely, Thomas Scales, William Hudswell, Independent Ministers in Leeds, and Edward Baines, jun., Editor of the Leeds Mercury. From the treasurer's account, it also appeared that the funds of the Society were also increasing. The contributions received in the last year amounted to about 1,280. The balance in hand being 617.

LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

This Society held its fifty-third Anniversary in Exeter Hall, on the 13th of May. The chair was occupied by Sir E. N. Buxton, Baronet. There are in connexion with this Society 460 stations; 150 churches; 165 European Missionaries; 750 European and Native assistants; and fifteen printing establishments. The receipts for the past year were 76,3191.; the expenses 75,7241.

RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY.

THIS Institution held its forty-eighth Anniversary, on the 7th of May, in Exeter Hall. John Gurney Hoare, Esq., in the chair. The total receipts for the year, including sales, subscriptions, donations, and legacies, amounted to 59,416.; being an increase of 3,3051. on the preceding year. This Society's publications are circulated in many foreign countries, as well as in Great Britain; and it intends to employ agents to circulate religious tracts in China. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SCHOOL SOCIETY.

THE forty-second Anniversary was held on the 10th of May, in Exeter Hall. Samuel Gurney, Esq., presided, and on taking the chair, recommended that no reference should be made to the Educational question, which had recently occasioned much discussion, more especially as a special meeting would be convened by the Society for the consideration of that matter. The report stated that 233 school masters, and thirty-three school mistresses, were under training in the Normal-school. The receipts for the year had been 14,7427.; and the expenditure 14,463.

Erratum. Omit you in the second line of "The Persecuted Covenanters," on page 240. Its insertion was an accidental error of the printer.

T. C. JOHNS, WINE OFFICE COURT, FLEET STREET.

We have the pleasure of informing our friends that the New Chapel at Carrickfergus is rapidly progressing towards completion. The members of our Society there, are, with pleasing anticipations, looking forward to the time when they shall dedicate it to the worship of God. It is intended to have the opening services on the 4th of July, and the Rev. Robert Eckett, President, is expected to preach. John Petrie, Esq., Connexional Treasurer, is also expected to be present. Both these gentlemen have been appointed as a Connexional Deputation to visit our Society at Carrickfergus. We regret, however, to have to report, that the amount of contributions towards the expense of the erection is, up to the present time, much below the amount required. We therefore again most earnestly entreat our friends to take the claims of this cause into their kind consideration, and promptly forward to John Petrie, Esq., Rochdale, their liberal donations, or pay them to any of our itinerant ministers, by whom they will be remitted. There are many of our friends who, there is reason to believe, have it in their power to contribute, who have not as yet sent in their contributions. We hope, for their own satisfaction, as well as for the interests of our Connexion and the cause of God, that they will immediately render their liberal aid, that the money may be provided for the payment of the contractor, by the time of the completion of the work. We subjoin the following extracts from the journal of our Missionary now labouring at Carrickfergus, which have been recently forwarded to us.

TO THE EDITOR, DEAR SIR,

March 14th. Two additional attendants at class: liberty in preaching on the Personality, Deity, and Agency of the Holy Spirit.

24th. General Fast-day. Held a Special service in the afternoon. Well attended and profitable. Assisted in

the evening at a Union Prayer-Meeting, established to awaken prayerful attention to the judicial punishment of this country. One, at least, appeared to bewail her sins.

28th. Meeting classes for renewal of Quarterly tickets. The heavenly work is deepening and spreading. We were favoured in the evening with a powerful discourse by Mr. Grabam, a minister in connexion with the Irish Primitive Wesleyans. The chapel was nearly filled.

April 2nd. Good Friday. Preached on the Crucifixion.

3rd. Mrs. Bishop, the wife of one of our oldest members, and of whom I entertained (with regard to her salvation) well-grounded hope, departed this morning. Attended her wake, and

addressed the assembled friends.

4th. Attended the funeral of sister Bishop, and addressed a large concourse of neighbours and relatives. Discoursed in the evening on "Christ's resurrection from the dead."

5th. Anniversary of the death of Samuel Hay, Esq., the respected founder of the Mission. Held a special prayermeeting in the house of his daughter and our friend, Miss Hay.

18th. Meeting classes as usual. Preached in the morning at the Chapel,

WISCONSIN.