in Boston, delivered the charge, urg- hoped to do something for the honor of ing fidelity to the Saviour, and to the their Lord, and be instrumental of the souls of men. 10. The 215th hymn conversion of unenlightened Burmans. in Winchell's Supplement was sung. He presented grateful acknowledge 11. Rev. Mr. Going, of Worcester, ail- ments for the kind attentions and ferdressed the congregation, delineating vent prayers of the people of God on the duty, as well of those who remain their behalf, and urged them to holy ed at home, as of those who go forth to activity. Those who were strangers distant lands, to make sacrifices in the to vital godliness, he earnestly entreatcause of the Redeemer, and to sup- ed to seek an interest in the better port an object, which is marked with part, and concluded by bidding the assuch dignity as the Missionary enter- sembly an affectionate farewell. prise. 12. Concluding prayer by Dr. Rev. Henry Grew, father of Mrs. Sharp, and benediction by Rev. C. 0. Jones, next addressed the audience, Kimball. expressing his cordial acquiescence in On the following Lord's-day evening, the course which a beloved child was a public prayer meeting, of a very in. called by divine Providence to pursue, teresting character, was held at the and adverted to the glory of ChristianSalem Street Baptist meeting house, ity and the dignity of the Missionary in Baldwin Place. A large assembly cause. He strikingly alluded to the convened; numerous ministers of the cloudy pillar, remarking, that the Miscity and vicinity were present; a deep sionary enterprise, though like that, it solemnity pervaded the audience, and might present a dark aspect to its enean interest in favor of missions was ex. mies, yet it was luminous to the myricited, which it may be hoped will lead ads of its friends both in heaven and to more systematic and persevering ef- on earth. Mr. Grew alluded to his forts to sustain the enterprise. own surrender of himself to God, when The services of the evening were baptized by Dr. Stillman, in the vicincommenced by singing the 420th hymn ity of the place in which he now stood. in Winchell's Arrangement. Rev. Mr. “Twenty-nine years since, when I deGrafton engaged in prayer. Dr. Bolles, scended the baptismal waters, I gave the Secretary, read the 72d Psalm. myeelf and my all to Christ; and to Mr. Jackson, of Charlestown, lead a. him and his cause, I now most cheer. gain in devotion. Mr. Jones, who fully resign my daughter.” with his coinpanion had been desig- Bishop Heber's beautiful missionary nated for missionary labors, then hymn was sung, which seldoın fails to rose, and with a mind absorbed awaken sensibility in relation to the in the subject, addressed the nu- heathen. merous auditors. In pleasing strains he delineated his views, and motives, From Greenland's icy mountains, and hopes, and encouragements, in the From India's coral strand; great work on which he was about to Where Afric's sunny fountains enter. That no lack of employment, Roll down their golden sand; From many an ancient river, or want of cheering prospects, or des From many a palmy plain, titution of friends in their native land, They call us to deliver urged him and his companion to the Their land from error's chain. undertaking now before them; but re What tho' the spicy breezes lying on the aid of the Almighty, who Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle, had commanded that his gospel should Tho' every prospect pleases, be made known to all nations, they And only man is vile; In vain with lavish kindness ries of the Board; the instructions of The gifts of God are strown ; the Prudential Committee were then The heathen in his blindness read by Mr. Evarts, the Corresponding Bows down to wood and stone. Secretary; the fellowship, sympathy, Shall we whose souls are lighted and prayers of the churches in this With wisdom from on high, Shall we to inen benighted land were pledged to the Missionaries The lamp of life deny? in an address by the Rev. Mr. FairSalvation! 0, Salvation ! child, of South Boston. The prayer, The joyful sound proclaim, commending the Missionaries to the Till earth's remotest nation Has learn'd Messiah's name. divine protection and blessing, both on their voyage and during all their subWaft, waft, ye winds, his story, sequent labors, was offered by Dr. And you, ye waters roll, Till, like a sea of glory, Fay, of Charlestown. After which, It spreads from pole to pole; Dr. Beecher made some remarks reTill o'er our ransom'd nature, specting the progress which had been The Lamb for sinners slain, made in evangelizing the heathen, on Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign. the revivals of religion which had pre vailed in the churches, and the variDr. Bolles, the Corresponding Secre- ous religious and benevolent institutary, addressed the meeting, expatiat- tions which had been established and ing on the certainty of ultimate tri- patronized with increasing liberality, umph to the Christian cause, agreea. since the mission to Bombay was bebly to the divine declaration to Moses, gun. He regarded the spirit and en“ As truly as I live, all the earth shall terprise called into action by missions be filled with the glory of the Lord.” to the heathen, as the origin of the lib Dr. Sharp addressed the assembly, erality and energy with which other and also pathetically urged on Mr. Jones benevolent institutions had been conthe high duties which devolved upon ducted, and of the special divine blesshim, reiterating the assurance of pray. ing which had attended their exerers, sympathy, and pecuniary support tions. from the ministers and churches at On Monday morning, at 9 o'clock, the home in his behalf, till they should period fixed for embarkation, the Bapmeet in glory. tist and thc Congregational MissionMr. Malcom offered the concluding aries, and a large concourse of people prayer, and the assembly was dismiss- composed of both the denominations to ed, with impressions which, it may be which the missionaries belonged, was hoped, will long abide on many hearts. assembled on board and around the Three Congregational Missionaries, ship, lying at India wharf. A prayer with their wives, under the direction was offered by the Rev. Mr. Jackson, of the American Board, were to sail of Charlestown; the parting hymn in the same vessel with Mr. Jones, for was sung; and the exercises were the East Indies, viz. William Hervey, closed with another prayer by the Williain Ramsay, and Hollis Read. A Rev. Mr. Green, of Boston, commend prayer meeting, consisting of a very ing them to God and to the word of his numerous audience, was attended at grace. Park Street meeting house, on Lord's- The missionary friends then emday evening. barked on board the ship Corvo, Capt. The introductory prayer was offered Spalding, for Calcutta, and left the by Mr. Anderson, one of the Secreta- wharf at 11 o'clock. SEPT. 1830. 35 A pleasing evidence was given of More Missionaries are now on their the increasing hold which missionary passage to join the stations, than the efforts possess on the public mind, in whole number already in Burmah. Let the stillness and decorum which marked the members of our churches be innthe religious services and the parting pressed with this fact, and make corscene at the water side. We were al- respondent efforts to sustain the Board so much gratified with the polite at- in the benevolent plans which are now tention and accommodation manifested in operation. by the captain and owners, on this occasion. An awning was spread on the deck of the ship to screen the as MONUMENT TO MRS. JUDSON. sembly from the sun, and the labors A number of female friends have of the ship were suspended during the contributed and forwarded sums for the religious services. purpose of erecting a neat and approThe Board sent out, under the care priate memorial of Mrs. Judson, to be of Mr. Jones, two hundred reams of tree in Amherst. Finding the amount placed at her grave, under the Hopeprinting paper, a quantity of printing received to be sufficient for the object, ink, and other articles, to prosecute the except the expense of a few dollars, printing of the Burman Bible, tracts, for engraving the letters, the Board procured and shipped, under the care and other works, to facilitate the in- of Mr. Jones, two marble Grave Stones, struction of the natives. with the following inscription : ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF ANN H. JUDSON, WIFE OF ADONIRAM JUDSON, MISSIONARY OF THE BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION IN THE UNITED STATES, TO THE BURMAN EMPIRE, She was born at Bradford, Dec. 22, 1789. In July, 1813; Which she sustained with such Amid Scenes of As won for her She Died, at BURMAH. nance. LETTER FROM MR. WADE TO THE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY. LATE INTELLIGENCE FROM to come and preach the gospel among them, Mrs. Wade and myself are now spending several days among them. An arrival at Boston has just brought several appear hopeful, and one female communications from our brethren having given satisfactory evidence of Judson, Wade, and Boardman. The a change of heart, and having earnest ly requested baptism, she was examprospects of the Mission continue prog- ined by us, in connection with four of perous, and additions by baptism have the native Christians who accompanied lately occurred at the several stations. us, and were admitted to the ordiIt will be also gratifying to our readers Dec. 13. I am now spending sever. to learn, that Mr. Bennett and wife al weeks in Pah Ouk. "To-day I had have safely arrived at Maulmein, and the pleasure of baptizing Moung Poo, that he is actively engaged in prepara- the husband of the female who was tions for putting the printing establish- baptized in this village some time ago. Brother Judson informs me that he ment in operation. baptized three more European soldiers last Sabbath. 20. A letter from Rangoon informs us that Ko Thah-a has baptized four more in that place. Letters from CalMaul mein, Sept. 23, 1829. cutta announce the arrival of brother Rev, and Dear Sir, and sister Bennett. 27. Three more of the European We have much reason to believe soldiers followed their Lord and Sathat God is answering the many viour in the ordinance of baptism. prayers which, both in public and in Jan. 14. Brother and sister Bennett private, have been offered up for the arrived, and we feel disposed most inhabitants of Rangoon, by churches and individuals in our native land, dur. cheerfully to thank God for this acces sion to our strength. ing several years past, and that the seed which hath been sown there, is by the above extracts from my jour Feb. 6. During the time embraced also springing up. We have to-day received a letter from Ko Thah-a, in- nal, my time has been occupied in as. forming us that he has recently bap- New Testament, Tracts, &c. for the sisting brother Judson, in preparing the tized two more in that place, who gave press, until I went to Pah Ouk, in satisfactory evidence of a work of grace which place I spent six weeks. Since upon their hearts. the arrival of brother and sister BenSept. 29. Two Karens from the nett, my time has been employed in place which I visited sone time ago, erecting a printing office, and writing came to see me to-day. They appear; letters for America. ed disposed to listen, and desired I Brother Judson has been for some would show them how to perform an time intending to visit Rangoon, as act of worship to the eternal God; in compliance with which, I prayed with but the excitement among the soldiers, soon as circumstances would allow; them. From their remarks I am led and other Europeans, has so much into hope that some of the Karens are se creased lately, that it is judged to be riously examining the truth of the my duty to go in his stead; and I am christian religion. They invited me strongly to come and make them anothe only waiting for an opportunity to be off. er visit, which I shall endeavor to do, sending to Bengal has induced me to An unexpected opportunity for if circumstances will allow. Every send you this hasty communication, day almost, reminds us how much embracing only some of the most immore missionaries are wanted. portant notices of events in my journal. Oct. 8. Sabbath. To-day one more Please to remember me affectionate. English soldier, who has been under very serious impressions, and of whose ly to all the members of the Board. Yours most respectfully, we have had satisfactory evi J. WADE. dence, for some time, was admitted to the ordinance of baptism. P.S. A European female was bap30. Having several times had visit. tized last Sabbath. Another soldier, ers from Pah Ouk, (a village between and one Burman, have requested to be this and Amherst,) and been requested baptized next Sabbath. J. W. In another letter Mr. Wade remarks: we could resolutely adopt this course, “ The native Christians appear to be as trusting at the same time in the merits steadfast, zealous, and faithful as the of Christ alone for acceptance with members in our churches at home, God, our experience would soon prove though they have much opposition and that “godliness is profitable unto all many teinptations to contend against.” things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.” MR. JUDSON'S JOURNAL. “What ought we to do, but to live Dec. 31, 1829. Since my last, Moung subject has been deeply impressed on with entire reference to eternity? This Poo, husband of Mah Men-san, men: my mind within the last three years. tioned Nov. 29, has been baptized at However much we do in a public caPah Ouk, and last Lord's day three pacity, and however great our success, more soldiers were baptized in this it appears to me that it is only the de. place, making twenty eight individuals this year, not quite so many as were fain, that will count when we stand gree of personal piety, to which we atbaptized last year,-beside which, ten before the great Judge of quick and of the number are Englishmen. How- dead. What will it avail, that we have ever, Rangoon furnishes a reinforce- subdued the errors of others, if we ment of seventeen Burmans, (four late- have not subdued our own natural ly) and Tavoy another reinforcement hearts? We are not aware what an of eight, mostly Karens, making a total ascendency self-love has gained over of fifty-three. Our Taling translator has added the us; how it influences all we do, both public and private, until we adopt a Gospel of St. Matthew to his little stock course of strict self-denial. It is then of tracts, and we have just appointed a we perceive that self-love will yield committee to unite with him in exam to no restraint, any further than comining and revising his work. Jan. 15, 1830. Brother and sister forts of the renewed mind.” pelled by the constant and painful efBennett arrived last night, with their "two children-all quite well. “How is it possible, that any one, A. JUDSON. who is not conscious that his peace is Rev. Dr. Bolles, Cor. Sec. made with God, and his sins forgiven through Jesus Christ, can sleep or find pleasure in eating and drinking, or in EXTRACTS FROM MR. WADE'S any of the enjoyments of this life? What madness it is to labor and toil af. ter a little property, a little worldly From various letters addressed to fame or pleasure, and neglect the inpersonal friends, by Mr. Wade, we terest of the immortal soul, when we make a few extracts, which indicate are every day, every hour, exposed to his state of mind, and are calculated to the deceitfulness of sin, men are actu death and endless misery! Through. excite in the reader a spirit of devoted- ally in a state of derangement. They ness to God. are wise in every thing, but that in which true wisdomn consists ; and are “Why is it, that we enjoy so little greatly interested in every thing, hut true peace, and find ourselves so much the one thing needful, that one thing affected by the changing events of the in which their true happiness consists. present life? Is it not solely because we are not yet crucified to the world, - Personal piety I feel to be a more and the world is not crucified to us : essential qualification for usefulness We do not yield ourselves up entirely than any other, because there is a dito the Providence of God, nor prefer vine unction attending all that is said his will to our own. We do not truly and done by one who is deeply pious. believe, that whatever God orders in In my labors among the heathen, I la. relation to our affairs, is best for us. ment the want of this one qualification We secretly think something else more than any other. The good done would have been better; such is the every day seems to bear an exact prodeprayity of our fallen nature. This portion to the degree of religious feelrebellious disposition of heart cannot ing we have in our own minds. On this be subdued, except by a constant and account, we have felt it necessary in vigorous course of self-denial; and if reading, to confine ourselves to those LETTERS. |