The following donations in clothing have been sent to Mr. John P. Haven, NY an agent of the Board, to whose care donations of this kind may be committed. Bergen and Riga, N. Y. A box from la dies and other individuals, for Elliot, 78 28 Fishkill, N. Y. A box, by Dr, Anoin, for Elliot. Mentham, NJ. A box from people of the Rev. P. C. Hayes congreg. for Elliot, Newark, N. J. A tierce, baffel, and box, from an Asso. of Females, for Mayhew. 135 25 The $5 published in our last number, as a collection in the S. parish of Branford, Con. was a donation from the Rev. Mr. Gillet. The thoughts on the best manner of publishing donations, promised the last month, must be postponed to a future number. CONSECRATION TO THE SERVICE OF CHRIST. THE following paragraph describes the process, by which a young candidate for the ministry was convinced, that he ought to offer himself for the service of Christ as a mission. ary. He made the offer, and was accepted, to be sent forth by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. The reasoning is well worthy of attention, in regard to its bearing upon others, as well as the person immediately concerned. If the command of Christ obliges young ministers to offer themselves as missionaries to the heathen, it obliges professed Christians to furnish the means of sending them forth. "IT may be suitable, that I should briefly exhibit the train of reflections, which, in their result and bearing on myself, fully satisfied me, I ought, if God permitted, to be a missionary. The view which I took of the subject, and which I still take, is extremely simple. It is this. I am satisfied, that the last injunction of Jesus Christ binds all Christians to expend their resources and exhaust their powers, in humble efforts to extend the limits of the church. As a Christian, these obligations thus bind me. The injunction in ques tion has a most manifest and direct bearing on Christian ministers. I am satisfied, for various reasons which I might mention, that I ought to engage in the work of the ministry. This injunction, then, has a most manifest and direct bearing on me. From a view of the world, I am most fully convinced, that a proper proportion of Christian ministers have not engaged in missionary labors. I am bound to the extent of my influence, to labor to supply this deficiency. As no insurmountable obstacle is thrown in my way, I ought to labor to supply this deficiency by a personal consecration of myself to this service; for who can go better than myself? I am bound then, if God permit, to go among the heathen, as an ambassador of Christ. The work of a Christian missionary I often view with delightful interest, and habitually with complacency. I am conscious of much cause for self distrust and trembling diffidence in my own qualifications for such a work: but think I can confide in Christ for grace and strength to discharge the duties even of such a trust." Having much business of the mission to attend to, while with Dr. Worcester at New Orleans, I did not commit to writing so many circumstances, as I have since thought would have been desirable; but many of them are still remembered with painful, yet pleasing emotions. At Natchez I saw, in the Boston Recorder, the notice of Dr. Worcester's intended visit to the southern country. This was the first intimation I had of his being in New Orleans. I arrived in that city on the 13th of Feb. and called immediately on Mrs Walton, whose house clergymen had been accustomed to frequent. Dr. Worcester had applied for lodgings there; but at that time she had her complement of boarders. He therefore hired a room, in another part of the city, and walked, when able, a quarter of a mile to dine at Mrs. Hearsey's. A servant shewed me the door of his room. It was some time after knocking before the door was opened. Upon entering the room, what was my surprise to behold a figure resting upon a cane, his limbs swollen, and bent through weakness. This, I thought, could not be the man I had seen but two years since in Boston, in the bloom of vigorous health. I should not have recognized Dr. Worcester, had I met him unexpectedly in any other place. He did not, at first, recollect my countenance; but when I made myself known, surprise and pleasure brought tears into his eyes. After a few moments silence, he said, "Sir, it is interesting to see you at this time. I need not say much; you can at once see my situation. I consider it a kind Providence that has sent you here;" and other expressions of the kind. The arrangement was soon made, that I should remove my baggage to his room, and dine in the family with him. On inquiry I found his health had suffered materially during the voyage. He was able to walk very little without assistance. All his unfavorable symptoms were greatly aggravat. ed by the uncomfortable weather of that season. The month of February was unusually cold and damp. During his continuance at New Orleans, there were but few days favorable for exercise. He frequently rode in a carriage, but returned without receiving benefit from the excursion. Under all these discouraging circumstances, a peculiar calmness of mind never forsook him. And though, when in conversation respecting the peculiar ity of his situation, the mention of "home" was made with an excitement of the tenderest feelings; yet the most cheerful submission to the will of God was always manifested. Often was I surprised at his peace of mind, when earthly hopes and comforts appeared just ready to forsake him. That intensity of zeal in the service of Christ, which had brought him to his present debiliated state, was not readily yielded; and although his physicians and friends repeatedly arged him to relax in his industrious attention to the great object of his delight, the sacrifice was made with great reluctance. His time was much occupied with the subject; and often when there had been interruptions by company, during the day, the loss, as he called it, was made up by labor in the evening. During the first fortnight, his health did not materially change. After that, it in some respects improved. But he was soon reduced again; and in this state left New Orleans for Natchez. Several friends, gentlemen and ladies, accompanied him to the steam-boat, to bid a last farewell to the man whom they loved and esteemed. From many he had received the kindest attentions during his stay; and now, with prayers and tears, they commended him to God. From the officers of the steamboat he received the kindest attentions, during his passage; but the voyage was distressing to him. Had he been in health, he said, he should have derived high enjoyment from the many interesting and delightful prospects along the banks of the Mississippi. But, during most of the time, he was confined to his cabin. After four days, he stopped at Natchez. An intimation of his arrival soon brought Mr. Postlethwaite to the boat, who welcomed him, in the most cordial and liberal manner, to the comforts and attentions of his family. For a few days, the kindness of friends and the soft and pleasant air of March, revived the drooping traveller; and hopes were entertained, that his health would soon be materially improved. But a sudden change of weather produced a renewal of his unfavorable symptoms. With regret on the part of his friends, he determined to commence his journey through the wilderness. A pair of horses were accordingly purchased, and on the 27th of March, accompanied by Mr. Byington and myself, he bade adieu to the hospitality of the warmest friends, to enter on the hardships of an uncultivated country. Few can know the trials endured by the good man on this part of his journey. But the kindness of God was conspicuous in lifting him above the disheartening occurrences in the way; and our minds were led, by his example and exhortations, to look only to that rest, which remains for the people of God. Most of the journey from Natchez to the Pigeon-Roost, was made in pain; and not a little anxiety was entertained, lest he should not be able to reach that place. After 16 days travel, we stopped at Capt. Folsom's. We concluded, that had we good roads, and comfortable accommodations, the riding would have been of great service to him. As it was, while travelling, the exercise appeared' to have a happy effect. The interesting services performed by Dr. Worcester, while at Mayhew, have already been made known to our readers. With his health improved, in many respects, he left Mayhew, on the 9th of May, for Brainerd. It was for some time a question, whether he ought to undertake the journey with only one attendant. He, however, overruled all our suggestions, confidently leaving himself in the hands of the same kind Prov. idence, which had thus far brought him on his journey. After leaving the Tombigbee river the country, through which the military road runs to the Tennessee river, is very hilly and stony; and the road, having been worked upon, and travelled with carriages, but little since it was opened, is a very uncomfortable route. The first day we rode 13 miles, and at evening Dr. Worcester found himself refreshed, rather than fatigued. The second day's travel fatigued him much; but after the use of the cold bath, he laid himself upon the bed, and got some rest. The third day we rode only nine miles. Making the best improvement of our time, we were able to resume our journey in such season, that the next day we travelled 24 miles. Thus far the Lord had kindly smiled upon us, and favored us with pleasant weather, and encouraging prospects. The fifth day, (Saturday) we rode 19 miles through a heavy rain, and over a mountainous country; and at night we were brought on distressing symptoms, which de much wearied. This change of weather prived him of rest through the night. Sabbath was an afflictive day; but towards evening he found some relief. On Monday we started for Russelville. About the middle of the day I was seized with the usual symptoms of the intermittent fever, and was obliged to stop till the raging of the fever abated. We reached Russelville before sunset. I now felt encouraged, that as the most unpleasant part of the road was passed, a few day's rest would refresh the weary traveller, and enable him to go on his way rejoicing. The detention of Dr. Pride, by the sickness of which he speaks, and the manner in which the excellent man,-an affectionate narrative of whose travels we have now pre. sented to our readers,--proceeded onward to Brainerd, where he ended his painful journeyings, and his earthly career;--have all been related in a former number. BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. EXTRACT OF A LETTER TO A GENTLEMAN IN KATSKILL, N. Y. DATED BRIT, AND FOR, BIB. SOCIETY'S HOUSE, JAN. 2, 1822. AFTER stating, that 500 Spanish Bibles and as many New Testaments of Father Scio's version, had been despatched to Lima, and that 100 Bibles and 200 New Testaments of the same version would be forwarded, by the first opportunity, to Valparaiso, the writer proceeds: "On the subject of the general progress of our Institution, I am happy to be able to say, that it continues to be great, and attended with many blessings both at home and abroad. Auxiliaries, and Branches, and Associations, are constantly forming in every direction, while those which existed previously, continue in zeal and activity. Two of our agents are engaged on a tour into Persia; and Dr. Pinkerton, now at St. Petersburgh, superintends, among the rest, the translation of a New Testament into the Mandjur Chinese language, and of the Old Testament into the Persic, to complete, with Martyn's Version of the New Testament, the whole Bible in this language. The Tartar Turkish Bible is printing at Astráchan, as well as the Tartar New Testament; in the mean time the whole Bible in the Turkish language is going forward at Paris, as also the New Testament in the Carshonn and Syriac, in opposite columns. The latter work is superintended by the first Orientalists in Europe. In India the work of translation goes forward, and our Committee, only very recently, voted 20007. for the New Testament in four new dialects of that vast continent. At Otaheite and the neighboring islands, the gospels printed by the Missionaries, meet with most eager readers; and as the translation is going on, we hope soon to see the greater part of the New Testament printed in this new language. The effect produced by the reading of the gospel, is indeed astonishing. A version of the New Testament in the Greenland language is now in the press; and soon, that in the Esquimaux will be completed; the Apocalypse only not yet being finally revised. Madagascar too, will soon open a field for our Society's operations; the King having solicited missionaries, and abolished the slave-trade. "The perturbed state of Greece has for a time suspended our works at Constantinople; and the blind adherents of the Papal hierarchy become daily more violent in their opposition against the torrent of light that breaks in upon their dark domains by means of the distribution of Catholic versions of the Scrip tures. Nor is infidelity looking quietly at the revival of the genuine Biblical Doctrine, or tive to undermine an Institution, which unites hypocrisy, under the garb of orthodoxy, inacthe most extensive liberality of sentiment with the most implicit faith in the divine origin, and binding authority of the Holy Scriptures. Thus, like every work of God, the Society's object must suffer to be treated in a variety of ways. and its members pass through evil report and good report, while wisdom must be justified by her children. I have the honor to be, Dear Sir, CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. TWENTY-FIRST REPORT. THIS Report, which was presented at the annual meeting in London, May 1, 1821, has not yet reached us. We find, however, a brief summary of it, in the London Missionary Register for November. After detailing the exertions of the Society's friends, the formation and contributions of Associations, the collections by individuals, and the legacies of the year; and urging the increase of Associations, as the most sure and practicable means of increasing the Society's funds: the Committee suggests, that presents of standard books, would aid the Society, without any sensible inconvenience to the benefactor. "Good copies of standard works on the following subjects would be thankfully received:" The Scriptures in all Languages-Commentaries on the Scriptures-Biblical Literature and Criticism-Divinity-Ecclesiastical and Civil History-Biography-Geography, and Voyages and Travels-Natural History -Natural Philosophy--Greek and Latin Classics-Standard Dictionaries, Lexicons, and Encyclopedias-all Works connected with the Languages of Asia. The net income of the Society for the year, was 31,0767. 158. 11d.; or about 138,000 dollars. They have in their employ, at the different stations, upward of 200 laborers; and more than 10,000 children under instruction. Printing-presses have been established in va rious places; churches have been erected; many thousands hear the word of God; and many hundred devout communicants attest, that the God of all grace has blessed the labors of his servants. In the conclusion of the Report, they express much joy at the success of the missionary cause; and derive encouragement from the efforts of the American churches, and from the spirit which has recently appeared on the continent of Europe. AMERICAN JEWS SOCIETY. THIS Society was incorporated about two years since, by the Legislature of New York, by the name of the American Society for meliorating the condition of the Jews; and the venerable BOUDINOT was chosen to be its President. With a man at the head of it, whose love for the afflicted descendants of Jacob was known to bear no common character, there were persons, in this part of the country, who manifested much concern' at hearing no more of its operations. It now appears, however, that the Board of Directors have not been idle; but have been opening a correspondence, and preparing the way for future successes. By means of some printed documents, sent to Germany by the Rev. Mr. Frey, the existence of the Society, and its intention of establishing a colony of Jews somewhere in the United States, became known in that country, where a sympathy in favor of the Jews has become quite prevalent. In consequence of that intelligence, Adelbert, Count von der Recke, a German nobleman, of only 27 years of age, who had conceived, and in part executed the design of establishing, near the Rhine, a colony of Christian Jews, commissioned David Christian Bernhard Jadownisky, a converted Rabbi, five years younger than himself, to visit this country for the purpose of obtaining the co-operation and assistance of the American Society. The arrival of this promising young man, concerning whom we gave a very brief notice in our January number, may be regarded as highly favorable to the cause of the Jews in this country. We hope and believe he will be the occasion of an augmented interest in their behalf. Already some documents of a truly interesting nature have appeared in the Amer ican Missionary Register, which, if our limits would permit, we should extract entire. All we can do, is to give the two letters from Count von der Recke, and a few brief extracts and notices of the addresses of the Count and Jadownisky to the Jews Society at New York. COUNT VON DER RECKE TO THE REV. MR. FREY Beloved Brother in Christ, The deep and sacred concern of my heart for the salvation of Israel, has induced me to send to you my beloved brother Jadownisky, who is of the house of Israel, and has been translated from darkness into the marvellous light of the Gospel. Oh! I beseech you most cordially, for Christ's sake, receive him in love; be unto him, dear friend in the Lord, counsellor and friend: please to conduct and direct the important concern of his mission, which he will lay before you. Oh! assist by exertion and by prayer, that it may be accomplished to the honor and praise of the dear Redeemer, and the salvation of this poor, persecuted and forsaken people. May the blood and sufferings of Jesus, by which we are healed, intercede for me; and through the same I feel myself cordially united, And remain, &c. &c. Your friend and brother, ADELBERDT, COUNT VON DER Recke, von Vollmarstein. COUNT VON DER RECKE TO THE HON. ELIAS BOUDINOT. Beloved Brother in Christ, With the deepest emotions of heart I have read of your love to the dear Redeemer, manifested in your benevolence to the people of Israel; and you will perceive by my address to your Society, that through the grace of Christ my heart is also warmly affected towards this great and sacred cause. Oh! I beseech you, for Christ's sake, do not reject my humble application. Let not, dear Sir, my solicitation from a far country, for help, be in vain. Please to receive affectionately my faithful brother and messenger, Jadownisky, and gladden his heart by the prospect, that, through your assistance, my faith will be strengthened, and the work already commenced, advanced. The Lord reward your labor of love, and comfort you with the same consolation you may show to me. May the abundant grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ strengthen us to persevere in love, and to work by faith, till we shaft see him as he is. I have the honor to be, Yours, &c. &c. ADELBERDT, COUNT VON DER RECKE, von Vollmarstein. The address to the Board of Directors by the Count, translated by the Rev. Mr. Shaeffer, is replete with good sense, and pious feeling. After expressing his joy and gratitude, on learning the object and attempts of the American Society, he observes:-"For some years past I have also been constrained by the love of Christ, to labor among the Jews, and, though not without obstacles and afflictive experiences, the scorn and obloquy of the world, yet, thank God! not entirely without success. One difficulty, however, was always in his way. "Cast out by Jews, and not received by Christians, bow shall we support ourselves after our conversion?" This appalling prospect deterred many, who were secretly inclined to forsake Judaism, from openly professing Christianity. A situation, so full of danger, where the inquiring Jews could little avail themselves of the Christian means of grace, called into action the tenderest sympathies of the young nobleman; and he determined, as he informs us, "to found a sort of Colony, in which Agriculture and Manufactures should assist each other; connected with this, there should be an Institution for the education of both sexes of Israelitic children, a catechetical school, or school of instruction in the Christian evangelical doctrines of faith, for those adult Jews who might join the Colony; as well as a regular school for instruction in various kinds of workmanship, so that the Jews might no longer be exposed to their pursuit of traffic and concomitant corruption, but be trained unto a life of industry." He accordingly purchased, at an expense of $20,000, a tract of land of about 40 acres, with buildings formerly used as a Monastery, the whole encompassed by a wall; and devoted, and commenced preparing it, for such a station. This work called into requisition all his pecuniary powers. And as "in great undertakings in Germany, much must be done, before patronage can be induced;" and as many Jews, familiar with arts and trades, had embraced Christianity, and were filled with ardent desires to enter into his plans; he turned for help to the American Jews Society. At his own expense, he had sent Mr. Jadownisky to become perfectly acquainted with the plans and exertions of that Society, and to solicit a co-operation. We can do little more than merely notice the address, of Jadownisky to the same Society It does much credit to the judgment of the young gentleman.-His principal object is to shew; 1. That the founding of a Christian Hebrew Colony in America, is the most effectual measure that can be devised to promote the eternal welfare of that people, and to lay the foundation of their national conversion. 2 That in order to prevent serious injury from befalling the American Colony at its commencement, there should be a preparatory station in Europe, which shall serve as a telegraph to the Jews in that quarter, and in which inquirers into truth, as well as those who have embraced the truth, shall, by previ ous and all manner of instruction, as well as trial of their character, be prepared for emigration to America. 3. That there are such important advanta ges connected with the station contemplated, or rather established, by the Count in the vicinity of the Rhine, as will render it the most eligible to answer the great purposes in view. The propositions are supported with ability; and the facts and arguments adduced by Mr. Jadownisky, will, we doubt not, receive from the Society, to which they are addressed, all proper attention. A systematic, and somewhat extended course, is laid open, which, if pursued, must, from its novelty, as well as from its intrinsic character, excite much attention among the Jews. The union and cooperation of German and American Christians, strikes us as a feature of peculiar interest in the plan.-On its feasibility, or expediency, we purposely avoid giving an opinion. The subject is fully before an able Board, who will take into view its relations, and tendencies, and probable results. DOMESTIC MISSIONS. TWENTY-THIRD REPORT OF THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF CONNECTICUT. This Report was presented to the Board of Trustees, at Hartford, January 9, 1822.-The Society is composed of the General Association of Clergymen, in that state; was formed in the year 1798; and the Board of Trustees, composed of six ministers of the Gospel, and six civilians, was incorporated by the Legisla ture of the State, in 1802 Some idea may be formed of the respecta bility, energy, and efficiency of the Society, from the fact that, during the last year, it em. ployed 42 missionaries, in no less than nine different states,-Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri. The Report gives a very interesting detail of their labors;-and the result of the whole most evidently isthat there is much missionary work to be performed in this country, and great encouragement to prosecute it with unwearied zeal and activity. There is no necessity, that an attention to foreign missions should weaken the ardor of any in domestic missions. The God of Heaven, when he commanded the WORLD to be evangelized, never designed that the part of the world nearest our homes, should be neglected. The true spirit of foreign missions leads to no such course of procedure. Foreign and domestic missions were intended to cooperate with, and aid each other. They do so in fact. Generally, those who take the deepest and most enlightened interest in the one, are the most forward in aiding the other. This is as it should be--as it must be,--as it always will be. "All are but parts of one stupendous whole;"--tending to the same result, and that result is the consummation of millenuial glory. REVIVALS OF RELIGION. IN North Yarmouth, Me. there has, for some months, been a revival of religion. In Portland, also, are pleasing appearances. There are revivals in Thetford, Randolph, Montpelier, and some other towns in Vermont; and in Wareham, Sutton, and in a majority of towns, in Berkshire County, Mass. The people of that county have the greatest occasion to be grateful, for the peculiar blessings they have received from the Great Head of the Church, the year past. Many hundreds, there, it is hoped, have, in this period, been gathered into the fold of Christ. In Suffield, Con. a revival has commenced; and that in New-Haven has recently assumed a new aspect. The College is again visited with the presence of the Lord; some have already expressed a hope of forgiveness; and many are seriously inquiring, "What shall we do to be saved?" We cannot bat express peculiar joy at the conversion of those youth, who are to fill public stations; and we wish Christians were far more importunate in their prayers, for our Colleges and Academies. How are we to supply our own increasing population with ministers of the Gospel; and how scatter the darkness of paganism, unless from year to year, new heralds of the cross come forward in great numbers? A letter from Wilmington, Del. mentions an extensive revival of religion in that place. We hear too of some revivals in N. Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, and N. York. The Lord is surely building up his church, and giving his people new encouragement to persevere in their efforts to bring the world to an acknowledgment of the truth, as it is in Jesus. |