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I have reason to believe that this heresy | Lake-lane near Portsea.-Mr. Franks is not confined to Rangdon, but is taking of Newport read and prayed; Mr. Draroot in various parts of the country, and per of Southampton delivered the intropreparing the way for the Christian reli- ductory address on the nature of a gosgion. O for toleration-a little tolera- pel church; Mr. Gough of Westbury tion! We will be content to baptize in Leigh asked the usual questions; Mr. the night, and hold worship in private; Millard of Lymington offered the ordibut we do pray that we may not be utter- nation prayer; Mr. Miall of Portsea ly banished from the land! O that these gave the charge from 2 Tim. ii. 15; poor creatures, who are groping in the and Mr. Mileham of Brighton concluded. dark, may have time and opportunities-In the evening Mr. Neave of Portsea to find the precious treasure, which will enrich them for evermore! We are all looking with anxiety towards the golden feet. Our viceroy, Moung Shwa-thah, has gone thither on a visit; and it is doubtful whether he will return, or his rival Mya-day-men. If the latter, there is some reason to hope that we shall keep footing in Rangoon, at least during his administration.

(To be continued.)

ORDINATIONS, &c.

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May 16, the Rev. James Upton, Jun. was ordained over the church at Cottonstreet, Poplar. The service commenced by reading 1 Tim. iii. and prayer by the Rev. Wm. Shenstone. The Rev. J. Ivimey made some remarks on a church of Christ, founded upon Matt. v. 14, and asked the usual questions from the church and the pastor. The Rev. Mr. Smith of Ilford offered prayer, imploring the Divine blessing upon the newly ordained pastor. The Rev. James Upton delivered the charge to his son, founded upon 2 Tim. iv. first five verses. Rev. Mr. Pritchard addressed church from 1 Sam. x. 26. The Rev. Mr. Scraggs of Poplar (Independent) concluded in prayer. We understood from the statement read by the Deacon on this occasion, that the congregation in Church-street, (Rev. James Upton's,) had, on the previous Lord's-day, collected fifty pounds towards the large delt upon the place at Poplar, as a proof of their affection and respect towards Mr. Upton, Junior, whom they had earnestly requested to become an assistant to his worthy father; but Mr. Upton, Junior, considered it a clear call in Providence for him to accept the call to the church at Poplar, notwithstanding the pleasant prospects at the former place, and the apparent difficulties of the station which he has preferred to accept.

April 24, the Rev. Mr. John Clay of Portsea was ordained copastor with the Rev. T. Tilly over the Baptist Church meeting at Forton near Gosport, and

read and prayed; Mr. Gough preached the sermon to the people, and Mr. Arnot of Portsea concluded. These services, which took place in Mr. Miall's Meeting house, Portsea, were interesting and instructive.-The circumstances which led to the solemnities of this day will be gratifying to our readers. About four years since, a large building was erected in Lake-lane for a Sundayschool, in which are now taught more than seven hundred children. Some time after it was built, Mr. Tilly, in connexion with Mr. Clay, commenced an evening lecture in it, which was well attended. After this, sermons were preached Sabbath morning and evening, and on Tuesday evening. The congre gation still increased, and several persons were seriously affected with divine things. At this time, several of the members of Forton Church having removed into the neighbourhood, were requested by their pastor to form them. selves into a distinct church in Lakelane, with a view of receiving others who appeared to be proper subjects for church fellowship; this, however, they declined, but requested to unite there as a branch of Forton Church, which was agreed to; and seventeen persons, who had gladly received the word, were bap. tized, and added to them, since which, thirteen others have followed their example. These circumstances, with the probability of a much larger increase, rendered a second pastor necessary, and Mr. Tilly recommended the church to invite Mr. Clay to unite with him; to which Mr. Clay consented, and the union promises the most happy results to the cause of the Redeemer in this very populous neighbourhood.

July 24, Mr. Joseph Baynes, late of Bristol Academy, was publicly set apart to the pastoral care of the Baptist Church at Wellington, Somerset. Mr. Singleton of Tiverton read the scriptures and prayed. Mr. Kilpin of Exeter then stated with great perspicuity and force the object of the meeting, the principles upon which distinct communities of Christians are founded, and the benefits which flow out of them to independent

plary conduct has raised them higher and higher, in the esteem of the better part of their fellow-citizens, and liberated them in a great measure from cruel mockeries. While they regard the choice of pastors as the imprescriptible right of the people over whom they are to preside, they conceive that the ordination of chosen pastors ought, according to the New Testament, to be so

Societies; of which he made a most happy use, in their application to the transactions of the day. The questions, usual on such occasions, were put by Mr. Kilpin to Mr. Baynes, who gave, in the presence of a large and deeply affected audience, a highly interesting account of the rise and progress of his religious principles, and the steps which led to the formation of the present union. To this succeeded Mr. Baynes's confes-lemnized by two or more other pastors, sion of faith. Mr. Winterbotham of with the imposition of hands and prayer. Shortwood offered the ordination prayer, In sending their pastors to England for which was accompanied with imposition this purpose, they had also, besides of hands. Dr. Ryland gave a most af- other reasons, the motive of a strong fectionate and important charge, founded desire to testify their fellowship in faith on 1 Thess. it. 4, 8. This address, com- and order, with the Evangelical Disbining an enlarged and dignified view senters of this country. These two estiof the gospel ministry, with the superior mable young ministers had been long morals demanded from those employed known by name and character, to friends in the dissemination of sacred truth, ex- of the gospel in London; and the most hibited in a striking manner the force of gratifying testimonies have been borne the Apostle's observation: "As we were to them in writing, by some of the miallowed of God to be put in trust with nisters most distinguished for learning, the gospel, even so we speak; not as piety, and decided attachment to the pleasing men, but God." Mr. Buck gospel, in Switzerland and France. They (Independent) concluded this part of had studied in the College of Geneva, the service with prayer. The friends re- one of them eight years, and the other assembled at six, when Mr. Cuff (mi-nine; as the honourable attestations of hister of the Independent Church at Wellington) introduced the services of the evening by reading Heb. xiii. and prayer. Mr. Winterbotham addressed the church and congregation in a discourse from 1 Cor. iv. 1, which contained some of the most important observations on the reciprocal obligations that take place upon the settlement of a pastor that we recollect to have heard. Mr. Horsey of Taunton closed these truly interesting and impressive services in prayer The interest that has been excited by the labours of Mr. Baynes in this populous town and neighbourhood, together with the affection and unanimity displayed by his friends on this occasion, lead us to hope that this union will prove a permanently fruitful source of enlightened and sanctified prosperity.

Geneva. "A separate Church at Geneva was formed about four years ago, by a number of pious persons, who not only were unable to receive the Arian and Socinian doctrines, preached by the majority of the pastors in the Established Church of Geneva; but who also conceived that its constitution, as a civil establishment, founded on and intermingled with state-authority, is inconsistent with the principles of the New Testament. They had at first to undergo most opprobrious treatment, and many painful sufferings, from dissolute mobs, and from profane scoffers in the higher classes but their prudent and exem

the Dean and other professors (who in the same documents lament their sepation from the establishment) amply declare; and they were ready to have been admitted to the ministry in that establishment, had not their own conscientious principles prevented.-It may be allowed us to remark, with admiration and gratitude, what a visible, and even surprising progress, the interests of the gospel have made in Geneva, within five years. Those of the established pastors in the city and vicinity, who had maintained their attachment to the pure doctrines of the New Testament, have been emboldened to preach the truth, with increasing clearness and energy; and many pleasing proofs of the divine blessing attend their labours; though their preaching in rotation with their anti-evangelical colleagues cannot but be a most discouraging and hurtful circumstance. Happily, however, this painful hindrance does not attach to every one of the faithful and evangelical pastors. Monsieur Malau, who was ejected for his fidelity, from both the Church and the College, preaches with great fervour in a chapel which he has erected on his own ground, out of the walls of the city, and which will hold nearly 900 persons: but, since he does not disapprove of the ecclesiastical constitution of his country, as it was established by Calvin and his coadjutors in the Republic, he does not regard himself as a separatist. The Congrega

tional Church may, therefore, be regarded as forming a third class, and is properly a dissenting community; but its pastors and members maintain the most affectionate union of heart, and as far as possible of co-operation, with the evangelical ministers in the establishment, and with M. Malan, and with their pious friends. Concerning them all, we cordially say,-May the Lord increase them a thousand-fold, in numbers, edification, and usefulness! May peace be within their walls, and prosperity within their palaces !"- -Monday, June 25, at the Rev. John Clayton's (Jun.) Meeting-house, Poultry, London, Messrs. Emile Guers and Jean Guillaume Gonthier were ordained pastors of this church. Mr. Innes opened the service by a narrative of circumstances; Mr. John Townsend read the scriptures, and offered up an appropriate prayer; the introductory discourse, and the proposing of suitable questions, was by Dr. John Pye Smith; and, as the necessity of the case required, in the French language. The ordinationprayer, with laying on of hands by a considerable number of ministers of both the Presbyterian and the Congregational denominations, was by Dr. Waugh; the charge, founded on 2 Tim. ii. 15. was delivered in French, by Mr. George Clayton; a sermon was then preached by Dr. Collyer, on 1 Cor. xiv. 33; and Mr. Hooper concluded the service with prayer.

July 27, Messrs. Henry Pyt (a native of Switzerland) and Philip Falle (a native of Jersey) were ordained at the same place, and in a similar manner. Dr. J. P. Smith commenced with reading the scripture and prayer. Mr. George Burder delivered the introductory sermon, founded upon Isai. Iv. 10, 11. Mr. Jackson proposed several questions to the ministers as to their motives, doctrinal sentiments, &c. which were satis factorily answered. The ordination prayer was offered by Dr. Rippon, and was accompanied with the laying on of hands of ministers of several denominations. Dr. Newman delivered the charge, founded upon 2 Cor. ii. 14. Dr. Waugh, Messrs. Arnold, Ivimey, and several other ministers attended the solemn and impressive service.These four ministers are all of them Particular Baptists, who have been engaged by "the Continental Society" to preach the gospel in France, "without the design of establishing any distinct sect or party." In the third Report of that Society, lately published, the Committee stated their regret on hearing

that two of their agents "had introduced the subject of adult baptism into their public ministry;"-and said that" measures were immediately taken to prevent a recurrence of this conduct," &c. We have understood that the two former ministers who were ordained, made no allusion to their sentiments on the subject of baptism; but that the two latter, in reference to their opinions of that ordinance, said, "that notwithstanding they differed in sentiment upon one subject from many of the brethren then present, yet they could most affectionately give the right hand of fellowship to all who loved Jesus Christ in sinceri ty, and could most cordially co-operate with them in their attempts to spread the truth of the gospel ameng their countrymen on the Continent."-Since the An nual Report of the Continental Society was published, the Committee have circulated "Extracts of Correspondence," No. Vl. containing a written by Mr. Henry Pyt, relative to the above-mentioned charge. It is creditable to the Committee, and especially to the Rev. Isaac Saunders, (the worthy Secretary,) that they have published, in connexion with that letter, the following explanatory document, "It will afford pleasure to our readers to be informed, that these worthy ministers have proceeded to their different places of destination with good prospects of success. It appears evident that God has set before them an open door, though there are many adversaries.' The Society doubtless working the work of God; and, notwithstanding their diffi culties, will, we trust, be rendered abundantly successful in their evangelical la bours."

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NOTICE.

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The Sixth Annual Meeting of the Oxfordshire, &c. &c. Baptist Auxiliary Missionary Society will be held at Cirencester, September 26, 1821: Rev. Dr. Ryland, and the Rev. J. Thomas of Oxford are expected to preach. The meeting for business will be held in the afternoon. Mr. Gray will preach on the preceding evening.

J. Edwards respectfully acknowledges the receipt of the three following donations for the B. H. M. S. £10 each; -Unknown Friend, per SecretaryDitto towards Expenses of Dr. Steadman's itinerating Students - Samuel Hope, Esq. per Rev. M. Fisher, Liverpool.

Southampton.

LINES

TO THE MEMORY OF MR. W. COLBORNE,
Who died January 30, 1821.

WHEN many all around resign their breath,
And from their homes and kindred pass away,
We wish we could arrest the hand of death,
And give them here on earth a longer stay.
For if the "ONE THING NEEDFUL" be undone,
Distinction, wealth, and friends avail them not;
And though through num'rous years their race has run,
God, and the soul, and heav'n, have been forgot.
But O how blest thy Master's call to thee,

For faith, and love, and every grace were thine;
It said,-in tones of sweetest melody,-

"Colborne! thy light is come-arise, and shine!
"Thy conflict ends-behold, thy free reward,—
"With me, exulting, on my throne, sit down;
"Enter into my joy, and, as thy Lord,

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Exchange the cross for the immortal crown."
He said, and instant from the couch of woe,
In blooming robes of light and victory drest,
Rapid as thought, he sprang from all below,

And reach'd the happy mansions of the blest.
And whilst around his much-lov'd, honour'd dust,
The church, his pastor, and his kindred mourn,
His ransom'd spirit mingles with the just,

Triumphs in bliss, nor wishes to return.
Be it our joy his useful path to trace,

To reach, like him, the ever-beauteous shore,
Where we again shall see him face to face,
And kindred spirits meet to part no more.

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AND art thou then gone to the rest,
Where sorrow and death are no more?
Where the throng are eternally blest,
And cherubim love and adore?
O yes, for the heavenly word,

Assures us, that saints when they die,
Sit down on the throne with their Lord,
And rest from their labours on high.
When the fields in their charms were
array'd,

On the eve of a fine summer's day; Or at noon, in the beautiful shade,

Have our spirits commun'd by the way; How then did our hearts burn within,. When we spake of Immanuel's love, Each conscious of rapture, akin

To the ardour of seraphs above!

In Sion too, scene ever dear,

B. H. D.

Adoring, we bow'd with the throng,
Where strains fill the listening ear,
More sweet than the nightingale's
song:

And oft o'er a landscape, or flow'r,

Together with transport we gaz'd, And the wisdom, the goodness, and pow'r,

And love of the Deity prais'd.
Thy presence in vain I implore,

For thou art gone far from my view;
On earth I shall meet thee no more,
And sighing, I bid thee adieu;
Yet still on my heart deep imprest,
Thy features will ever remain,
Till I too awake with the blest,

And see thee in glory again.
And there, where no eye drops the

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Irish Chronicle.

Journal of the Rev. J. McCarthy.

Ballinasloe, June 4, 1821.

DEAR BROTHER,

I hope the fields are white unto harvest in this country. The schools established by Dr. French, and the Hibernian Society, under divine influence, are doing much

good; and in addition to the indefatiga ble labours of the Doctor, there are also three curates under him, who preach and love the gospel, and not only preach in

the churches, but likewise in schoolhouses, and other places in the neighbourhood, when they can get persons to hear them. I preached in the Methodist Meeting-house, and I trust, under God, some little good is doing here, even through iny puny labours. From thence I proceeded to Laren's-town, made an appointment for my next visit, proceeded to Ormond View, and from thence to Bonagher. This place I was obliged to give up, although well attended, for want of a convenient place to preach in. I could now obtain one at a moderate rent,

and would be glad to know your opinion on the subject. I preached at Ferbane, and other places, on my way to Mountroth, where I preached.

June 1.--Next morning rose about five o'clock, and rode about twenty-five miles to Clogh-jordon, to the Association, and with much delight heard my beloved brother Dunlop preach from these words: "What think ye of Christ?" All were delighted with him; brother Davis from Thurles preached in the evening. Sunday the 10th, brother Keen from Cork, preached a sermon, which was also much approved of by all who heard him. I preached in the evening. The Rev. Mr. West from Dublin was appointed to preach the farewell sermon on Monday, but in consequence of his indisposition, brother Thomas preached in his stead. Brother Dunlop and I rode together to Athlone, doing all the good we could in our way; and on the evening of the 14th ult. we distributed several hand-bills, giving publicity to the preaching, which drew a large assembly of persons to hear me in the evening. At his request I form

with me."

ed a few persons into a church at Athlone, and preached the next morning at eight o'clock, and was peculiarly delighted to see so many respectable persons. Here I took my farewell of my beloved brother that morning, and preached at List, near Ferbane, that evening. When I arrived at Ferbane, after preaching, I asked our little Catholic convert a question; « Margaret, do you continue to pray to the Almighty when alone for his blessing?" She "Do you pray replied in the affirmative. to the Virgin Mary on those occasions?" To which she replied, "That is all over "But, my dear Margaret, can you inform me why that is all over with you?" She then said, "Sir, there is but one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus?" I asked her, "Would you be afraid to own Christ before men?" She then wept, and said, "No, Sir, I have forfeited the affection of my mother and friends for ever for him, nor should I be ashamed to be publicly baptized in his name." "But would you consider that act of obedience to Christ any part of your salvation?" She said, “Sir, I place my hopes of salvation in the death of Christ alone."

Saturday the 16th, preached at Ferbane, and likewise twice on the Lord'sday; and commemorated the death of the

Redeemer with the members. The next week bent my course towards my own place, where I preached on Friday the 22d; but at nine o'clock at night I was alarmed by a person knocking at the door, bringing a letter from a friend, to inform me of the death of my ever-to-be-lamented brother Dunlop; I left him in his usual health and good spirits only eight days before! He went to bed on the night of the 22d of June, left word to be called at six o'clock in the morning, as he purposed to go to hear a sermon, but was

found dead in his bed!

Saturday the 24th, I saw his remains laid in the grave; many made great lamentations-of all descriptious and classes and denominations of people. I informed them that on the 3d of July I would im. prove his death; but my grief was so entire at that moment, I could do nothing.

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