in the morning. It was like the morning dew on the new mown grass. Several of the soldiers are believers, and are walking in the fear of God, and in the comforts of the Holy Ghost." Same day, went to Mary-Mount, had a large room full of people; some of them catholics: I explained those words of our blessed Lord, Upon this Rock I will build my church, &c. I shewed them that there was no other foundation but Jesus Christ, and endeavoured to remove every false foundation from under their feet. May my blessed Lord bless his word to the souls of the people. There is much talk about the conversion of the Heathen abroad; but I believe the unadulterated gospel of Jesus was never more wanted by any nation under heaven!" Mr. Hassel, pastor of the baptist church at Clogh-jordan, has continued his itinerating labours. He has preached since June at Roserea, 10 Irish miles distant; at Nenagh, S; at Marymount, 12; at Burraskean, 5 ditto; and in the villages about Clogh-jordan; besides holding meetings at the houses of several of his members, who live in different parts of the country. Mr. H. is very desirous of making an attempt to preach in a large City, about 25 miles distant; and thinks a congregation may be soon collected. Mr. Clark, of Waterford, preaches in several villages, where he is well attended Mr. West, of Dublin, last August visited the different baptist churches in the North of Ireland, to promote the objects of the Society. He was received with great affection, and found the ministers, and their congregations in general, disposed to cooperate with their brethren. But little has yet been attempted respecting Irish Schools, for want of suitable teachers. The Committee having heard of several serious men, members of the Baptist church at Sligo, who were Irish scholars, and who were desirous of becoming schoolmasters, and a gentleman of respectability, a deaçon of the church, offering to superintend them, they resolved to establish two Schools in that neighbourhood, for teaching Irish. This measure was adopted with considerable reluctance, on account of Schools of another So ciety being already established there; but as our plan is for teaching Irish direct, and exclusively, there is no rea són for apprehending any collision, which every precaution will be taken to prevent. The first School established for teaching Irish has about 30 scholars. Two persons are engaged to keep evening schools, and to read the Irish scriptures. To another person, a young woman, assisted by her uncle, who keeps a day and evening school of about 100 children, and who teaches English and Irish, the Committee has allowed 157. per annum, on condition that she will teach the girls also in needle-work, to which she is competent. Mr. M. before mentioned, has fifteen lads placed under his care, to learn the Irish language. Mr. West, of Dublin, thus writes: "A Committee has been appointed to establish a Sunday School at Swift's Alley Meeting. We have a chamber over the meeting, which will hold 300 children. It is proposed to teach adults as well as children, and to instruct them both in the Irish and English languages. We have an Irish teacher, willing to be employed, and, I believe, seventeen young men to learn the Irish. If it meet the approbation of the Committee in London, we shall feel pleasure in the School being placed under the patronage of the Baptist Society. The teacher of Irish must have a small salary: the other parts of instruction will be given free of any expense by our young people." A Dictionary of the Irish and English languages is just printed in Dublin; the Author intends presenting some copies for the use of the schools. The Committee has also in the press a small elementary book, Irish and English, in opposite columns, printing in Dublin, that will be suitable for each class of children. About 100 Irish new testaments, as also English testaments and tracts, have been circulated at the different stations. An Address is prepared by the Committee for circulation in Ireland. Subscriptions and Collections are received by the Treasurer, W. Burls, Esq. 56, Lothbury, and by Mr. Ivimey, 20, Harpur Street, London, towards the support of the Society. STEPNEY ACADEMICAL INSTITUTION. At a numerous and respectable meeting of the subscribers and friends to this Institution, held at the New London Tavern, Cheapside, London, January 17, 1815. The Rev. William Newman, President, in the chair; the Committee reported, that since the General Meeting of the Soeiety, in June, five students had been received under its patronage, and plaeed at Stepney-that the much lamented death of the pious and excellent Mr. Sutcliff, one of the earliest tutors employed by this Society, rendered it necessary to provide other situations for the students under his eare; two of whom had been placed with Mr. Blundell, at Northampton; and one with Mr. Anderson at Dunstable that there were at present no less than nineteen students, (fourteen at Stepney, and five in the country,) depending for support and education on the funds of this Institution-that the increase of students at Stepney had made it necessary to obtain further assistance in tuition; and that the Rev. Solomon Young, had engaged to undertake the classical department. That since the last General Meeting, the Rev. Mr. Pritebard, and the Rev. Mr. Upton, of London, had kindly undertaken to solicit donations and subscriptions, in the country, in aid of this Institution; that the former had collected in the counties of Essex and Suffolk ; and the latter in the North of England, with considerable success and that the Treasurer had also received from The church at Thrapston, Northamptonshire Pædobaptist Friends, of the Independent Church of Little Baddow, in Essex Devonshire Square Female Auxiliary Society(second donation) £. s. d. hoped might have been invested so as to increase the permament income, It was therefore earnestly recommended to the friends of the Institution, to solicit annual subscriptions, in their respective connexions; as they could not but be aware that the support of so large a number of students, now dependant on the funds of the Society, must be attended with no inconsiderable expense. The report of the Committee, (a brief abstract of which only is here given, together with the addresses delivered by several persons, in favour of the object, rendered the meeting interesting to all present, who separated, cherishing a pleasing hope, that this Institution will become increasingly useful, through the divine blessing, in preparing godly young men for the christian ministry. Unanimous and cordial thanks were voted to all in the management and support of the Institution: and to Mr. Pritchard, Mr. Upton, and to the churches, ministers, and friends, in London and the country, who had contributed to promote its funds, Joseph Guttridge Esq. was re-elected Treasurer, and the Rev. Thomas Thomas, Secretary; and a Committee of 24 were appointed for the ensuing year. It was also recommended to the ehurches of the denomination in London and its vicinity, to make a collec, tion for this Institution, and to transmit it to the Treasurer before the 24th of June next. Donations of Books received since the Meeting of the Society at Midsummer last, from Mr. Westley, of Somerstown, Rev. Thos. Thomas, of 21 76 Peckham, Henry Tatham, Esq. of Highgate, Rev. Dr. Ryland, of Bristol, Mrs. Daiby, of Bow, Rev. Dr. 6 10 0 Fawcett, of Halifax, and Rev. Dr. Smith, of Homerton. 790 The Committee further reported, that whilst they felt grateful for the many instances of approbation of their design, they could not but deeply regret, that from the limited number of annual subscribers, they were under the necessity of supporting their expenditure by an application of monies to present purposes, which they had Other friends, it is hoped, will promote the benefit of the Institution, in the same way. PUBLIC MEETINGS, &c. Sept. 28. The Wellington district meeting was held at Bampton; Bre thren Scott, Gill, and Humphry, prayed, and brother Tyso preached from Prov. xi. 30. In the evening brethren Thomas and O. Smith. prayed, and brother Scott preached from Mark xvi. 15, 16. Collections were made at the close of each service, in aid of village preaching. Brother Vowles (indep.) preached the preceding evening from James i. 23-25. October 20th, The Baptist Meeting, Clover Lane, Chatham, having been repaired and enlarged, was re-opened for divine worship. Sermons by the Rev. Mr. Uppadine, of Hammersmith, from Gen. vi. 8; the Rev. Mr. Rogers, of Eynsford, from Luke xvi. 5; and Dr. Rippon, from Deut. xxxiii. 20. The devotional exercises were con ducted by brethren Knott, Acworth, Cornford, Drew, Hope, and Rowe. October 25th. The West Kent Union for promoting village preaching, met at brother Popperwell's, Marden. Sermons by brother Knott from Eph. ii. 13; and brother Drew from Isa. xliii. 13. The devotional exercises were conducted by brethren Sabine, Popperwell, Rogers, and Prankard. The next meeting to be held at brother Prankard's Sheerness, Tuesday April 18th; brethren Sabine and Slatterie to preach. Oct. 6th. A public meeting was held at the Baptist place of worship, Hosier's lane, Reading, to recognize the union which has been formed between Mr. Dyer and the Church assembling in that place. The services were commenced with prayer and reading by Mr. Dobney of Wallingford; after which Mr. Douglas, for many years pastor of the Independent community in Reading, engaged in prayer. Mr. Hinton, of Oxford, then made some appropriate observations on the privilege which we enjoy as Dissenters, in chusing our own Ministers; asked, and received a brief statement of the steps which had led to the formation of the Union; and preached from 2 Cor. x. 4, 5. Mr Arnold, formerly of Sevenoaks, concluded in prayer. In the evening Mr. Fletcher, of Bicester, preached from Acts xiv. 22. Mr. Davies of Wokingham began, and Mr. Dyer concluded in prayer. ORDINATIONS. Nov. 2, 1814, Mr. Joseph Lane, from Mr. Saffery's Church, was ordained Pastor over the Baptist Church at Helstone, Cornwall. Mr. Franks, Baptist Missionary for the County, began with reading and prayer; Mr. discourse, asked the questions, and Coxhead delivered the introductory offered the ordination prayer; Mr. Pryce gave the Charge from 1 Thes. . 4. Mr. James preached from James i, 21, and concluded. The prospects, especially in the numerous Villages around, are highly encouraging. wark, which for more than two years The Church in Maze-pond, Southhas been destitute of a regular ministry, (through the lamented indisposition of their late pastor the Rev. James Dore,) is again settled with a pastor. Mr. James Hoby was ordained to that office on the 28th of December 1814, On this occasion Mr. Cox of Hackney delivered the introductory address, asked the usual questions, and received Mr. Hoby's confession of faith. Mr. Ivimey addressed some suitable advice to Mr. H. from 1 Tim. iv. 6. Mr. Griffin preached to the Church from 2 Pet. iii. 1, 2. The devotional services were conducted by Messrs. Hughes, Newman, Dr. Winter, and Dr. Rippon. The statement given by Mr. Job Heath, one of the deacons, of the providences of God which led to this union, was highly interesting, and exceedingly honourable to all the parties to whom it alluded. NEW MEETING OPENED. Nov. 23. A neat place of worship was opened at Southam, a Market Town in Warwickshire. Two appropriate sermons were preached in the morning by Rev. F. Franklin, Coven try, from Ezra Aii. 10. 11. and Rev. J. Jerrard, Coventry, from Ps. xxvi. 8. In the evening the Rev. Mr. Dix, Bedworth, preached from Esther i. 13. The devotional exercises were ducted by Messrs. Eagleton, Coventry; Percy, Warwick; Barker, Henley; Jones, Wolston; and Shakespear, Coventry. con The place has been well attended every sabbath since it was opened, and there appears a pleasing prospect of usefulness. "I will bring thy seed out of the EAST." Isaiah xliii. 5. 1. See the bright streaks of glory begun in the EAST, 2. There his demoniac power superstition displays, 3. How blissful the prospect-hope springs forth exulting, When each savage nation its idols renouncing, 4. Then hasten-O hasten, victorious Redeemer, Till at once from the lips of each ransomed sinner, Ayrshire. LINES, JANE. Written after having retired from conversation with some Christian Friends. 1. What pleasure with Jesus to reign, 2. When like children we think, know, and speak, To unite in such exercise there! 3. How our souls shall exult in the Name, 4. When that which is perfect is come, 5. Where the wine shall be drank ever new, 6. There our songs shall express what He is, The fruition and fulness of God. 7. Enjoying the subject we sing, Ayrshire. Smith, Printer, John Street, Edgware Road, G. BAPTIST MAGAZINE. MARCH, 1815. MEMOIR OF THE LATE REV. JOHN EVANS, OF ABINGDON. Mr. Evans was born Sept. 17th 1755, at Fynnon Adda, Miline, in the county of Pembroke. His parents, who have long since departed to a better world, were, for many years, highly respected members of the Baptist Church at Kilvowyr, a village near their own residence. The place of Mr. Evans's birth and that in which he closed his life being remote from each other, and little intercourse subsisting between them, the remembrance of his early youth has, in the course of fifty years, been nearly lost. From the information which remains, however, it appears that Mr. Evans, before he became, in his own apprehension, a subject of divine grace, was highly esteemed by all who knew him. The tenor of his conversation marked a strong thirst after knowledge, blended with great deference to his instructors. He asked questions eagerly, and, if interrogated," answered discreetly;" thus exciting in his friends the pleasing hope, which his growing years soon justified, that he was already "not far from the kingdom of God." Vol. VII. At this period he closely resembled, in the state of his mind, the amiable and virtuous youth to whom the Saviour said, "Yet lackest thou ONE thing." Through a divine blessing on the means of early instruction, he was rendered truly sensible of this essential defect in his character, and a deep conviction of the evil soon wrought its cure. The love of Christ, without which, in the sight of God, the highest attainments are nothing, now became ascendant in his soul, and, under its influence, he cheerfully consecrated all his talents and his life to the Christian ministry. The outline of Mr. Evans's character, as it appeared in the morning of life, is chiefly drawn from a recollection of frequent conversations which passed respecting him, in 1785 and the two following years, among the students of the Baptist Academy at Bristol, some of whom had been his intimate friends, and the companions of his youth. Their tes timony respecting him is confirmed by more direct information, communicated since his death, in two letters from the Rev. TimeN |