world about seventeen millions and a half copies have been issued; making the total number of Bibles that have been printed as no less than forty-seven millions of copies. Of this immense number not less than seventeen millions have been printed in the English language.

The total number of versions of the Bible which have been printed is one hundred and seventy-five. The number of languages in which these have been printed is one hundred and forty-eight. Of this number, one hundred and twentyone translations had never before been set in type; while twenty-five of the languages had never had an alphabet, and therefore had never so much as been either written or read, much less printed, until the agents of the society had formed the alphabet, taught the writing, set up the type, and printed the Bible.

There are now at least eight thousand different Bible Associations scattered throughout the world, of which that in London is said to be the "mother and the mistress." The total expenditure of the society since its commencement has been nearly four millions sterling. During the French war, thirty thousand copies of the Bible were given to the prisoners who were exiled in England. One hundred and eighteen thousand three hundred and eighty-seven Bibles and Testaments have been given to schools since the organization of the society. Fifty thousand copies have been given to the London City Mission. In the port of London alone, one hundred and seventy-five thousand copies have been disposed of to seafaring persons; while in destitute hamlets and villages in this country, thirty thousand pounds' worth of Bibles and Testaments have been gratuitously distributed. When a public calamity has involved in ruins many households, or when shipwrecked mariners have been cast upon our shores, the Bible Society has forwarded copies of the Bible to the sufferers, to remind them of a better and enduring substance.

It is also worthy of remark, that in 1847, in the city of Manchester alone, by the extraordinary exertions of a few devoted persons, more than one hundred thousand copies of the Scriptures were put in circulation.

Surely a society so Catholic in its constitution, so Godlike in its object, and so amazingly successful in its efforts, cannot but command the prayerful and pecuniary co-operation of all who love the Lord Jesus Christ. But to return to the meeting.

The Bishop of Winchester moved the first resolution, which was seconded by

the Rev. John Angel James, and supported by the Duke of Argyle-" That this meeting welcome the society's year of jubilee, hailing it as a fitting occasion for commemorating the divine goodness, so abundantly vouchsafed to the society in its origin, early history, and subsequent progress; for bearing a renewed public testimony to the divine character and claims of the Bible, and to the right of every individual of the human family to possess and read the same; and for promoting, by new and vigorous efforts, the widest possible circulation of the Scriptures both at home and abroad."

The second resolution was moved by the Rev. Dr. Duff, seconded by the Earl of Carlisle, and supported by J. Foster, Esq. "That this meeting approve of the measures and plans of the committee for the celebration of the year of jubilee. including the institution of a Jubilee Fund, to be appropriated to the following purposes, namely the institution of an extensive and efficient system of colportage throughout Great Britain; the supply of emigrants, prisons, schools, missions, and other charitable institutions, with copies of the Scriptures; special grants to Ireland, India, China, Australia, and the British colonies; together with the establishment of a separate fund, from which pecuniary aid may be granted at discretion to persons in the employment of the society, including the colporteurs, their widows and children."

The third resolution was moved by the Rev. Hugh Stowell, seconded by the Rev. Wm. Arthur, and supported by the Rev. Mr. Charles-" That the Jubilee Fund be now regarded as open, and that all ranks and ages be invited and encouraged to contribute thereto with a liberality commensurate with the importance and magnitude of the objects contemplated."

The Rev. Dr. Cumming moved, and Wm. Jones, Esq., seconded the fourth resolution-"That this meeting, while calling on all the friends of the society to unite in commemorating its year of jubilee, would express their earnest desire and hope that whatever is done may be in humble dependence on the blessing of Almighty God, and for his glory."

Lord Charles Russell moved, and the Rev. G. Brown seconded, a vote of thanks to the chairman, and the meeting broke up at forty minutes past four.

The contributions announced at the close of the meeting, and subsequently taken, amounted to nearly £8000.

J. MAUGHAN.