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of judging, appear to be well informed and ready to co-operate in all the benevolent institutions of the day, as far as their pecuniary circumstances will enable them. I found that the Star, the Watchman, the Baptist Preacher, and Baptist tracts, were generally circulated; they are principally emigrants from Connecticut."

BAPTIST GENERAL TRACT SOCIETY.

It gives us pleasure to state, that an increasing interest is apparent in our churches in promoting the objects of this useful society. Auxiliaries are increasing in this vicinity, and the quantity of tracts demanded at the Boston Depository is constantly augmenting. We cordially recommend to all the churches, to form auxiliaries, as a very small sum from individuals, will procure a quantity sufficient for each society. The members of every church should constitute their Pastor

a life member, by contributing 10 dollars. All societies will receive tracts at the rate of 1200 pages for a dollar, who make donations of one half of their funds to the General Society; and this plan is recommended to be universally adopted, as the society greatly need funds to increase the number of tracts.

From the Columbian Star, we learn that the General Society held its Annual Meeting, on the 6th of Jan. The receipts for the last year exceeded 5,500 dollars—the number of life members and directors has increased to 240-the issues of tracts have amounted to 446,750, making nearly five million of pages.

The whole number of tracts published since the formation of the Society, is one million three hundred and ninety-four thousand. Twenty-six new tracts have been added to the series, many of them possessing a superior degree of merit."

* Lincoln & Edmands, 59 Washington Street, Boston, have constantly on hand an assortment of tracts, for the supply of Auxiliaries and Individuals.

REVIVALS OF RELIGION.

It is with peculiar gratification that we record in our pages the instances of revivals of religion which occur in different parts of our country; and we solicit from the pastors of churches, and other friends of the Redeemer's kingdom, early statements of these gracious visitations of the Holy Spirit. We are happy to notice in many of the public journals, that a number of churches are at this time enjoying seasons of refreshing from the presence of the Lord.

A respectable minister who has rechusetts, and the vicinity, informs us cently visited West Boylston, Massathat a most pleasing and interesting attention to religion now exists there, and many are inquiring the way to Zion. Several schools have participated in the blessing, in some of which nearly all the children are awakened to a solicitude for their spiritual interests. Thirteen were baptized Jan. 7.

A friend from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, informs us that the Lord tokens of his presence, and that in sevis graciously visiting that place with eral congregations, the most pleasing indications exist of an awakened attention to the concerns of the soul.

Rev. S. S. Mallary, Willington, Connecticut, writes to the Rev. G. F. Davis: "I am happy to inform you that the revival with which we are favored, is still progressing. Last Sabbath evening, at our lecture in the north-east part of the town, where no instance of awakening had been discovered; the work commenced in a powerful manner. Five or six were so alarmed in their consciences on account of sin, as to weep and cry aloud for mercy. Last night I preached in the same neighborhood. At the close a much larger number came forward, and knelt down to be prayed for. Between thirty and forty have been hopefully renewed; twenty-four have been baptized and added to the church."

In Marblehead, Massachusetts, the Lord is graciously pouring out his Spirit, and gathering in his people. Heads of families at advanced ages, and the young at sixteen, are following the Saviour in the ordinance of baptism. About fifty are stated to have been the subjects of this work.

A gentleman in Glasgow, Kentucky, states, "There has been a great revival in this part of the country. Between fifteen hundred and two thousand have joined the Baptist churches in the bounds of the Association in which I live, within the last twelve months." Rel. Her.

In the revival now enjoyed in Windsor, Vermont, thirty-two have been baptized, among which are ten teachers in the Sabbath school, and five scholars, which is calculated to encourage those who are engaged in these benevolent institutions.

In Plattsburgh, New York, a revival is enjoyed, and twenty-six have been baptized. On Thanksgiving day, the first Thursday in December, the members of the Society voted to erect a Meeting House, unanimously selected a site, and secured sufficient money to defray the expenses. Ver. Tel.

It is stated that seven hundred members were added to the Georgia Association by baptism the last year.

In Abbott, Maine, there was till recently no church established, and only two or three male professors. As it was difficult to obtain preaching, prayer-meetings were held weekly, and society meetings on the Sabbath. The Lord blessed these efforts, and granted a revival of religion. A church was established, consisting of ten members, to which sixteen have been added since October last; and four more have been baptized, and stand ready

to be received. This token of divine approbation should encourage churches who do not enjoy pastoral labors, not to neglect the assembling of themselves together.

In the Nova Scotia Baptist Association, three hundred and fifty-eight were added the last year by baptism; and in the New Brunswick one hundred and three.

From an article in the Christian Secretary, we learn that a season of refreshing is granted at Bristol, R. I. and about 20 are supposed to have experienced religion. As the Baptist church in this place long felt the pressure of adverse circumstances, other churches will cordially unite in prayer, that this gracious season may be protracted, and the church enlarged and establish

ed.

Extract of a Letter from a Baptist Minister in New Hampshire to the Editor, Dec. 8, 1829.

"We have experienced no general revival in this place the past summer and fail, but have received some mercy drops. Since my ordination, in July last, it has been my privilege to baptize ten, who have been added to the church-most of them heads of families; part of them have hopefully experienced renewing grace within a few months past; others dated their experience years back. There are a few others who have recently indulged a hope, that have not made a public profession. One of our Sabbath school scholars in her fourteenth year, gives pleasing evidence of a change of heart. The principal means appears to have been the Sabbath school library. There are some who we trust are still inquiring the way to Zion-some who have been trying to believe in Universalism. Our meetings on the Sabbath and other times are well attended. The missionary spirit appears to be increasing with us. Our monthly concert last evening was quite interesting. The Memoir of the lamented Mrs. Judson has been read by num

bers and produced a happy effect. One instance in particular, has been very pleasing to me, and I think would be There is a progratifying to others.

fessional gentleman in this town, (who is not a professor of religion,) who, from various causes, had imbibed preBut after judices against missions. that his views were changed. And as reading this Memoir, he informed me a practical evidence of this he came forward and joined our Missionary Society, Auxiliary to the State Convention; and subscribed five dollars annually, besides contributing several times privately within a short period. Dear brother, pray for me and my people, that what we have experienced may be but as a few drops before a plentiful shower."

Extract of a Letter to a young gentleman at the Newton Theological Institution.

Prairies, near Montgomery, Alabama, Dec. 21, 1829. "In the neighborhood of the Fork church God has been doing wonders. Aged professors, who for a long time had been walking in forbidden paths, have been led to see their error. Sin

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In Montgomery there is a sign of better times. Through the instrumentality of Mr. C. a church has been constituted, a Bible Society formed, and it is hoped there will also be a Missionary Society shortly formed there. Brother Bradshaw has been preaching there the past year." Extract of a Letter to the Corresponding Secretary.

Cape Neddoc, (York,) Me.
Jan. 7, 1830.

"It will doubtless be cheering to you to hear that the Lord is working salvation in the hearts of sinners in this place. I commenced preaching here last May, having engaged to supply them one year. In August a

church was organized. Since that time six have been added by baptism; and others have been brought to the saving knowledge of the truth. Backsliders have been reclaimed, and those sheep who were made partakers of Christ under the ministry of the late Rev. W. Batchelder, and who had long ago 'hanged their harps upon the willows,' and almost despaired of ever having their captivity turned,' have been, and still are, greatly revived in their religious feelings. They have taken down their harps, and tuned them to the praises of Immanuel. The language of their hearts is, God hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad.' A number at this time appear to be troubled on account of their sins, and anxious to obtain pardoning mercy. I trust some accessions will be made to the church shortly."

Account of Moneys received by the Treasurer of Newton Theological Insti

tution.

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50,00

First Baptist Church and Society, Haverhill, by Rev. Geo. Keely,

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Account of Moneys received by the Treasurer of the General Convention of the Baptist Denomination in the United States for Foreign Missions, to Jan. 20, 1830.

From Rev. Daniel Bartlett, of Warren, Me. a donation,
The Mount Desert Female Missionary Society,
Mrs. A. Page, Amherst, N. S. for Burman Mission,
Dea. Abner Freeman, Orleans, for Foreign Missions,

Per Mr. E. Lincoln,

A. C. Smith, Charleston, S. C. Treas. of the General Committee of Bap. churches in that State for Missionary purposes, it having been received at the Association, as sent up by churches connected with the Charleston Bap. Association, viz.

For missionary purposes,

10,52

3,45

1,00

1,00

5,45

323,56

For printing the Bible in Burman language,

21,00

-344,56

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New Gloucester Female Miss. Soc. for Foreign Missions, by Rev. A.
Wilson, per Mr. E. Lincoln,

H. B. Rounds, Treas. of Utica For. Missionary Society:

6,93

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John Conant, Esq. Brandon, Vt. being a part of the bequest of Benj.
Stevens, for Bur. Miss. per Mr. E. Lincoln,
The Misses Kimball, for printing the Bible and Tracts in Burman lan-
guage, by Rev. Mr. Freeman, per Mr. E. Lincoln,

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58,00

20,00

From Mrs. Elizabeth Raymond, Ashby, for Bur. Miss. per Mr. E. Lincoln, 2,00
A Friend, being half the amount of savings for the last year, for benev-
olent purposes, by Rev. Mr. Knowles, per Mr. E. Lincoln,
Female Miss. Soc. in Jay, N. Y. per Mr. E. Lincoln,

Mr. Jabez Briggs, Colrain, for printing the Bible in Burmah, or for aid-
ing the school for the instruction of females, per Mr. E. Lincoln,
Edward Siter, Esq. Radnor township, Delaware Co. Penn. for
printing the Bible in Burmah,

Daniel Abraham, Esq. as above, for Burman Bible,
John Justin, Philadelphia, for Burman Bible,

10,00

10,00

1,00

5,00

10,00

2,00

Wm. H. Richards, do. for

do.

5,00

22,00

King and Queen County, Virginia, for Burman Bible, viz.

From Thomas Garnet,

1,00

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Mrs. Hannah Davis, Chester Co. Penn. per Rev. W. T. Brantly,
A friend in Aurora, Ohio, by Rev. John Seward, per Rev. S. H. Cone, 5,00
Geo. Bodie, Nash County, N. Carolina, for Luminary, per Rev. L. Rice, 3,00
Nath'l Harris, Rome, Indiana, for Luminary,

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Rev. Charles D. Mallary, Columbia, S. C. in full for $10, his first
annual subscription for 5 years, to publish the Bible in Burmah, 1,50
Rev. Jesse Hartwell, Sumpterville, S. C. first annual subscription
for five years, for Burman Bible,

10,00

Phineas Phillips, Great Valley, Penn.

10,00

Miss Catherine O'Neill, Philadelphia,

,25

Rev. Noah Davis, Philadelphia, first annual subscription, for five years, for publishing the Bible in Burmah,

10,00

Great Valley, Penn. For. Miss. Soc. Joshua Jones, Sec. Edward
Siter, Esq. Treas.

40,00

Per Rev. Noah Davis, Philadelphia,

-71,75

York Baptist Missionary Soc. Auxiliary, &c. A. Smith, Jr. Esq.
Treas. it having been contributed as follows, viz.

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Kennebunk and Kennebunk Port, by Rev. David James,

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A Lady in Morrisville, N. Y. for Bur. Miss. per Mr. Sears,

1,00

A friend, per Mr. E. Lincoln,

2,00

Male and Female Missionary Society, Andover, Vt. per Mr. Joel Man

ning,

13,59

H. LINCOLN, Treas.

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The following Charge was lately delivered at the Ordination of a young Minister at W It is submitted for insertion in the Magazine, in the hope that it may benefit others who have just entered into the ministry. EUMENES.

THERE are times when the ear is open to instruction, and when the heart is prepared to receive the best impressions. To a Minister his Ordination is one of these times. When he considers the greatness of the work on the one hand, and his own unfitness on the other, he feelingly exclaims, "Who is sufficient for these things?" He is sensible that much will be expected of him, and how to perform it he knows not. He therefore prays for divine teaching, and looks wistfully to his seniors in the ministry for the benefit of their counsels and experience. He not only receives with gladness, the significant pledge of their confidence and affection in the hand of Fellowship, but knowing his own weakness, he is desirous of being reminded of the duties of an office with which he has been solemnly and publicly invested.

Such, I am persuaded, my brother, are your thoughts and feelings, on this occasion. No hour in your previous life can have been so interesting as this, except that in which you committed yourself to Christ. You have entered on a new and important connexion. In the presence of God, and of his people, you have taken upon you the duties and cares of a pastor. You have, no doubt, been anxiously asking yourself-How shall I fulfil these duties, and be sustained under these cares? Permit me, my brother, to give you a few directions.

A great portion of a minister's life should be employed in acquiring and imparting suitable religious instruction. In relation to each of these duties I would stir up your mind by way of remembrance.

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