.The Committee avail themselves of this occasion to suggest to their brethren in the ministry, who are members of this society, particularly those who did not make a collection last year, that if each of them would make a collection, (either public or private,) the aggregate, although the sums were individually small, would be a valuable accession to the comforts of the Aged or Infirm, as one half of such collections would be immediately divided among the claimants. The beneficiary members entitled to claim on the funds of this society, (those who claimed last year as well as others,) are reminded, that their applications MUST be in the hands of the Secretary on or before the 18th of May, or they CANNOT be attended to; and those of them who retain the pastoral office, must accompany their application with á certificate from their respective churches, that they retain such office, (notwithstanding their claim on this Society,) with the consent of the majori, ty of the members, present at a church meeting held by public notice, for the especial purpose of giving such certifi cate. We understand that this Society in the first three years of its existence has afforded assistance to aged or infirm ministers, to the amount of £459 7s. while its funded property amounts to £1900 in the 4 per cents. We rejoice in these evidences of its prosperity, Editors. ORDINATIONS, &c. Grafton-street, Soho, and Mr. W. P.S. Mr. Timothy Thomas, Isling ton, was expected to preach on Lord'sday evening; but to our sorrow and loss be was not able to attend, owing to indisposition. March 16, a temporary place of wor ship was opened at HENLEY-UPON THAMES, by a society of Protestant Dissenters. The individuals compe sing the church consist of members from other churches, of different denominations, associated together as a body of united christians on conMARCH 2 and 3. The new Meeting-gregational principles of mixed com. house in MOORFIELDS, for the use munion.-The Rev. James Vickery of of the Welsh Baptists, was opened on Compton, Dorset, preached three apthe 2nd and 3rd days of March. On propriate sermons on the occasion, and this interesting occasion the following administered the ordinance of the ministers were engaged. Mr. Evans, Lord's-supper.-The population of this the minister of the place, prayed; and place amounts to about four thousand Mr. Littler, Borough, (Independent,) souls, and as there is no other dis and Mr. Evans, Aberystwyth, preach-senting place of worship in the town, ed. (Zech iv. 9, and 2 Kings v. 13.) J. Williams, Festmiog, Merionethshire, (Independent,) prayed and preached, (Exod. xxv. 8,) and R. Jones, St. Mary-axe, (Wesleyan,) (Jer. iii. 6.) In the evening Mr. Littler prayed, and Messrs. Lewis (Highgate), and W, Evans, preached, (Rom. viii. 33, 34, 2 Cor. v. 11.) The second day Mr. W. Evans prayed. Dr. Rippon preached, (Psalm cx, 3,) and Mr. Jenkin Lewis (Newport, Monmouthshire), concluded with prayer. Mr. D. Jenkins, Homerton Academy, (Independent,) prayed, and W. Williams, (except one belonging to the people called Friends,) it is hoped that the interest thus established will be viewed with satisfaction, and receive encouragement from the friends of religious liberty.-There is also another circumstance which marks the leadings of Divine Providence herein. The established church in this place has been for many years favoured with the labours of an evangelical minister, but on the Sabbath preceding the opening of the above place of worship, he was called upon by the new rector to close his faithful and affectionate labours 1 amongst them.-From the full attendance given on opening this new place of worship, and the great attention of the audience, it is expected that it will be necessary to build a new meetinghouse sooner than was at first intended. Premises have already been purchased in the central part of the town, and when the circumstances referred to are taken into consideration, it is hoped that an appeal, which is intended to be made to the friends of the interest of the Redeemer, will not be in vain. March 19, the Rev. Enoch Crook was ordained over the Baptized Church at CREWKERNE, Somersetshire, as its first pastor. Mr. Toms of Chard read suitable scriptures and prayed; Mr. Viney of Bridgewater engaged in the introductory service; Mr. Claypole of Yeovil prayed the ordination prayer, with laying on of hands; Dr. Ryland gave the charge from Jer. xxiii. 22; and Mr. Saffery preached to the church from Gal, iv. 14, 15, 16. Dr. Ryland again addressed the people in the evening, from Psalm 1. 6. Mr. Clark of Taunton preached on the preceding evening; and the brethren Saffery, Horsey, Hawkins, and Fry, were engaged in leading the devotional services.-Crewkerne had long remained destitute of religious advantages, while its population and civil respectability were increasing. About seven years since the gospel was introduced, but under circumstances not wholly auspicious. Subsequent to this period, the surrounding ministers, among whom we recognize some of our Independent brethren, have given it the cordial assistance of their united efforts; and the prospect of success, about three years ago, authorized the erection of a place of worship. This building, which is neat and convenient, exhibits a remarkable attention to economy; and it is hoped the public will receive application for this truly interesting case with the favour it deserves. The church at Crewkerne consists of sixteen members, and candidates are waiting for admission. Mr. Crook, who was for several years under the patronage of the Baptist Missionary Society, finished his studies with Dr. Steadman; but ill health compelled him to relinquish missionary engagements. We have never felt greater interest on a similar occasion than was excited by the account of his religious experience; and as his health is greatly improved, and the vicinity of Crewkerne affords ample scope for enlarged exertions, we anticipate that he will prosecute the work of God, with the pious ardour of a Missionary. and under the peculiar blessing of Jehovah. April 3, the churches in HANTS and WILTS, in aid of the Baptist Mission, met in Association at Rom1. 16; Mr. Bulgin from Heb. xii. 1,2; sey. Mr. Neave preached from Rom. and Mr. Davies, the preceding evening, from Heb. iv. 9. The devotional services were conducted by Messrs. Miall, Clay, Franks, Bulgin, Millard, Saffery, and Tilly. The afternoon was occupied in business. The next Association will be at Mr. Neave's Dock-row Chapel, Portsea, September 24. Messrs. Franks, Saffery, and Russell, to preach; the former on the Tuesday evening. As this will be the period of the Annual Meeting for the Hants and Wilts Assistant Missionary Society, it is hoped that the churches will prepare for it by good collections, and an increased number of annual subscribers. APRIL 16, a new Particular Baptist chapel was opened in the parish of NASH, near Newport, Monmouthshire. The following brethren engaged in prayer, viz. Messrs. Harris, Newport; D. Morris, and W. Morgan, Betws. Sermons in Welsh-Messrs. Michael, Sion Chapel, 2 Chron. xv. 7; Evans, Penygarn, Acts xxvi. 18; and James, Pontrhydyrynn, Phil. iv. 19. In English-Messrs. Phillips, Caerleon, Isa. xxvi. 1; Leonard, Magor, Isa. ii. 2, 3; and Rogers, Garwe, Matt. xi. 28, 29. Awful Death of a Gamester. "LAST night I was witness to the awful death of a soldier in his Majesty's regiment of foot. A little before sunset he was seized with delirium, and he continued in this state till halfpast eight last night. The whole of this time he imagined himself to be playing at Brag (a game of cards.) The strait waistcoat was put on him, and they tied his hands together,but he could lift them up to his head. Every now and then he would look at the June 4, when Dr. Steadman and Mr. CORRESPONDENCE. review of Dr. Newman's Edition of A correspondent, who has read the "The Protestant Dissenters' Cate chism," informs us, that a Prize Essay 28th of February last, for the Senior was proposed at Cambridge on the Bachelors. The subject is, "Quænam sunt Ecclesiæ legibus stabilita Beneficia, et qua ratione maximè promovenda?” [What are the advantages of a religious establishment, and the best means of promoting them?] RECENT DEATH. knot of the waistcoat, and count the cords. A man, who was a Roman Catholic, made free with him, and asked him whether he knew Gifford (an old comrade.) He answered, Ah, sure.' Then this man replied, Gifford says you must not play at cards any more; look to the Almighty God, and to Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of the world.' DIED March 18, 1823, the Rev. Ed, The dying man replied, Cut them, I ward Edmonds, aged 73, having been can't deal. Loose my hands, or I will for about thirty-six years pastor of the not play any more this night. In this Baptist Church meeting in Bond-street, manner he continued till the last few Birmingham. On the following Lord's minutes before he expired. The men day morning his remains were convey. that were standing by were somewhated to the burying-ground adjoining the struck, and said, It is a bad thing to meeting-house, followed by some hunplay at cards, and this ought to be a dreds of his mourning friends, and atwarning to us all.' This puts me intended by several thousands of specmind, Sir, of a verse in the Proverbs, tators, when a funeral sermon was For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he. Opreached by the Rev. I. Birt, from Rehow contrary is this to the death of C. velation xiv. 13; "that they may rest M. [a brother who died some time befrom their labour." fore, but who, all the time he was in a delirium, was talking about Jesus and heaven.] May the Lord enable me by grace to improve the time while I bave it!" Letter from a Soldier to the Rey. Mr. NOTICES. THE Annual Meeting of the BEDFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION of Baptist Churches will be held at Toddington on Thursday the 8th of this month. The Rev. Messrs. Knight of Little Staughton, and King of Bedford, are appointed to preach. The ESSEX ASSOCIATION of Baptist ministers and churches will be held at Langham May 27 and 28. Mr. T. B. Crowest of Billericay, and Mr. J. Wilkinson of Saffron Walden, to preach. In case of failure, Mr. W. Payne of Coggleshall. The Anniversary of the Union of Christians will be held at BEDFORD, “This is not your rest; it is polluted." Vanity, distress, and woe," Gaze upon him with delight; W. W. Then be it ours to emulate ber steps, And now farewell to thee, beloved babe, No more thy smiles shall please thy friends around, No more thy lisping voice, and infant glee; Hush'd into silence be each murmuring sigh, Muidstone. This article has been too long delayed. A Sabbath Evening Reflection. I LOVE the sacred day of rest; But long to lean on Jesus' breast, And worship him above. These earthly Sabbaths soon shall close, My soul shall rest in sweet repose, Soon shall I lay this body down, This cumb'rous load of clay; Soon shall I reach the realms of bliss, And rest in his embrace. In sweet, harmonious strains. SPRING. IOTA. Calendar for May. 4. Sun (as to longitude) between the Earth and Saturn V. aft. 9. Moon passes Mars, X. 30 aft. 10. Moon passes Saturn VII, 45 Morn, -New IV. 13 aft. Too far north to throw her Shadow on the Earth. 11. Moon passes Mercury IV. 30 aft. 12. Moon passes Jupiter V. 30 morn. 13. Moon passes Venus II. morn. 15. Ceres South X. 31 morn,' is Whitsunday. E. DERMER. Thursday, 1st. Evening, Half-past Six. WESLEYAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY. Sermon, City-road Chapel, Rev. Dr. Clarke. May 2, at Eleven, Sermon, Great Queen-street Chapel, Rev. William Jay; and at Half-past Six, Southwark Chapel, Long-lane, Sermon, Rev. Robert Wood. May 4, Sermons and Collections in all the London Wesleyan Chapels. May 5, Annual Meeting, City-road Chapel, at Eleven. J. Butterworth, Esq. in the Chair. Monday, 5th. Erening, Half-past Six. CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. Anniversary Sermon, Christ Church, Newgate-street, Rev. J. W. Cunningham, M.A. May 6 at Noon, Annual Meeting, Freemasons'-Hall, Great Queenstreet. Lord Gambier in the Chair. Wednesday, 7th. Morning, Eleven. BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. Annual Meeting, Freemasons'-Hall. Lord Teignmouth in the Chair. Wednesday, 7th. Evening, Half-past Six. PRAYER-BOOK AND HOMILY SOCIETY. Anniversary Sermon, Christ Church, Newgate-street, Rev. Henry Budd, M.A. And Thursday, 8th, at Eleven, Annual Meeting, Stationers'-Hall. Thursday, 8th. Evening, Half-past Six. LONDON SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIANITY AMONGST THE JEWS. Anniversary Sermon, St. Paul's, Covent, garden, Rev. W. Thistlethwaite, M.A. And Friday, 9th, at Noon, Annual Meeting, Freemasons'-Hall, Great Queen-street. Sir Thomas Baring, Bart. in the Chair. Friday, 9th. Morning, Eleven. ORPHAN WORKING-SCHOOL, CITY-ROAD. Sermon, in the School Chapel, Rev. Mr. Henry. Dinner, London Tavern, Bishopsgate street, at Four o'clock. Friday, 9th. Evening, Seven. LONDON ASSOCIATION IN AID OF THE MO RAVIAN MISSION. Annual Sermon, St. Clement Dane's, Strand, Rev. T. Mortimer, M.A. Saturday, 10th. Noon. LONDON HIBERNIAN SOCIETY. Annual Meeting, Freemasons'-Hall, H. R. H. the Duke of Gloucester in the Chair. Saturday, 10th. Afternoon, Six. REFUGE For the DestituTE. Anniver、 sary Dinner, City of London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street. President, H. R. H. the Duke of York. Monday, 12th. Noon. LONDON FEMALE PENITENTIARY, PENTONVILLE. Annual Meeting, Crown and Anchor in the Strand. Monday, 12th. Noon. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SCHOOL SOCIETY. Annual Meeting, Freemasons'-Hall. H. R. H. the Duke of Sussex in the Chair. Monday, 12th. Noon. PORT OF LONDON SOCIETY For promoting RELIGION AMONG SEAMEN. Annual Meeting, City of London Tavern. Lord Gambier in the Chair. And Tuesday, 13th. Anniversary Sermons on Board the Floating Chapel; Morning, Rev. George Clayton of Walworth; Afternoon, Rev. Joseph Fletcher, A.M. Service to begin at Eleven and Three. Also Thursday, 15th, Half-past Six, Rev. Rowland Hill, on board the Floating Chapel, to Seamen, Annual Monday, 12th. Afternoon, Six. LONDON ITINERANT SOCIETY. Meeting, City of London Tavern. Samuel Robinson, Esq. in the Chair. Tuesday, 13th. Morning. SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION. Annual Meeting, City of London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street. Breakfast at Six. Chair taken at Seven. Tuesday, 13th. Noon. NAVAL AND MILITARY BIBLE SOCIETY. Annual Meeting, the King's Concert-room in the Haymarket. Tuesday, 13th. Afternoon, Six. IRISH EVANGELICAL SOCIETY. Annual Meeting, City of London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street. T.Walker, Esq. in the Chair. Wednesday, 14th. Morning, Half-past Ten. LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY. Sermon, Rev. John Leifchild, Surry Chapel. Evening, Six. Sermon, Rev. W. Chaplin, Tabernacle. Thursday, 15th. Morning, Half-past Ten. Annual Meeting, Great Queen-street Chapel. W. A. Hankey, Esq. in the Chair. Evening, Six. Sermon, Rev. J. M'Donald, Tottenham-court Chapel. Friday, 16th. Morning, Half-past Ten. Sermon, Rev. E. Sidney, St. Ann's, Blackfriars. Evening, Six, Communion, Zion Chapel, Rev. Dr. Bogue; Orangestreet Chapel, Rev. R. Hill; Kennington Chapel, Rev. Dr. Collyer; Silverstreet Chapel, Rev. W. Roby. Same time, Sermon to Young People, Rev. J. Fletcher, Spafields Chapel. Friday, May 9th. Evening, Half-past Six. Welsh Sermon, Rev. W. Williams, Salters'-Hall. Friday, 16th. Morning, Six. RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY. Annual Meeting, City of London Tavern. Joseph Reyner, Esq. in the Chair. Saturday, 17th. Morning, Eleven. SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY. Annual Meeting, City of London Tavern. Monday, 19th. Evening, Six. HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY. Sermon, Rev. Thomas Adkins, Salters'-Hall, Cannon-street. Tuesday, 20th. Morning, Eleven. Sermon, Rev. Dr. Wardlaw, Craven Chapel, Carnaby-Market. Evening, Six. Annual Meeting, Spafields Chapel. T. Walker, Esq. in the Chair." |