death and burial, his resurrection, ascension, and sitting at the right hand of Holiness, as he has taken me, a wild tree, and grafted me into the true date (or vine) tree, he would not suffer me to act so as to become again deserving of being cut off. For if he cut off the natural branches, viz. the seed of Abraham, there is no hope he should spare us who are wild branches, if we offend. But may his grace, who hath bought us with his blood and adopted us for his own, continue to preserve us from such evil: and, with his own rod, bruise the serpent's head; and grant such grace, that, in preaching the Gospel, I may never be ashamed! Amen.' >"

"May 13.-This evening, at the Ruttra, on reading accounts of the martyrs in Gaul during the second century, an unusual sensation was excited; and a more general Christian feeling manifested, than was observed before throughout the congregation."

"May 26.-A Mahomedan, from Berthpore, in the service of the Rajah, attended worship on Tuesday evening. He came much prejudiced against the truth; and was very angry at the explanation given of the Second Psalm, and the account of the progress of Christianity which was read afterward. He discovered, however, that Abdool was an old acquaintance; and, after service, they had much conversation on the subject of religion. He came also yesterday to meet Abdool, and even accepted an invitation to dinner. To-day also he came to take leave, as he returns to Berthpore to-morrow. He confessed that he had been much offended at hearing of the publi, cation of the Gospel; but that he now saw that there is no ground for offence therein, and begged a copy of the Four Gospels, which was given him."

“June 10.—A very interesting young man attended with Molwee Munsoor. He is a native of Ram

poor: was fond of learning at one time, and acquired some knowledge of Arabie; but is fallen under great depression of mind, on account, as he says, of his sins, and his melancholy appearance and serious manners seem to confirm the truth of this assertion. Having been long uneasy at Rampoor, he was directed to a Mahomedan at Futty Ghur, who is a learned man and reputed holy. After some time, deriving no peace from his conversation, the above man di« rected him to go on a pilgrimage to a tomb at Ajimere; to which place he is going, as he says, in search of some one who has no sin of his own to pray for him. Of course, much pains were taken to point out to him Christ, as the propitiation for sin and the Advocate with the Father. He ap peared comforted; requested we would pray for him, and said that he had never heard any thing so suitable to his case; that a love for these words was created in him, and that he will certainly return hither from Ajimere. He has no hope that peace of mind is to be obtained there; but, having vowed to go, he must fulfil his word."

On the 17th July, Abdool Messee set out to pay a visit to his relations at Lucknow, from which he returned to Agra on the 11th of August. The occurrences of his journey are highly interesting; but we have room only for a few particulars.

"July 24.-We put up at Merankee Serai. There a descendant of Mahomed, with a white beard, named Meer Noor Ali, came to me, and saluting me after the Mahomedan manner, sat down beside me,and inquired whence I came. I answered, From Agra.' He said, I would know from you the state of things there; for I have heard, for some time past, that many people are becoming Christians; and that a Sahib is come from Calcutta: and, with him, a very learned man, who turns away many Mahomedans

from the faith. You are a Mahomedan: from you I shall know the truth of this report.' I answered, God keep me from becoming a Mahomedan!--I was a Musselman; and, by the grace of God, have obtained a Christian name. May God keep me in that faith until death!' Greatly wondering, he said, Perhaps you are of those very people.' I replied, Through the grace of God I am; and may God continue me a partner with Christians!' On that he began to say, What race were you of?' I said, 'I was nobly born; but, by proof and conversation, I discovered that there is no salvation but through the Lord Jesus Christ: and, by proofs from the Law, and the Gospel, and the Prophets, this is certain, that whatever excellency the Mahomedans ascribe to Mahomed, all belongs to the Lord Jesus Christ. He answered, I adjure you, by God, tell me truly, in any part of the Law or Gospel is there a prophecy in favour of Mahomed? I cannot answer, from respect to you, lest you should take it ill. He answered, I will not take it amiss, whatever you may say. I replied, I speak the truth, in presence of my Lord Jesus Christ, that there is nothing said in favour of Mahomed in the Law or the Gospel; but the Lord Jesus Christ has said, After me, false prophets will appear. If you can suppose this has any respect to Mahomed, there may be something in it.' On this, he said, If this be true, then our religion is altogether false.' Then I answered, Know, for certain, if this religion had not been false, then we had never embraced the Christian religion. Now you are at liberty: I would not compel you, but, as a friend, entreat you. Since your life is far goue, if you would search for truth, it would be greatly to your advantage.' He appeared anxious, and said, Shew me what I shall do. I answered, Examine the Gospel. He said, Where shall I find the Gospel? I produced a copy of the Four GoCHRIST, OBSERV, APP.

spels, and of the Epistle to the Romans. He asked,; After what manner do you worship?' — I shewed him the Prayer-book translated; and he stayed till evening, and looked over the whole, with the forms of Baptism and Burial of the Dead, and the treatise on Baptism (abridged from Archbishop Cranmer), and, in the evening, went away pleased, saying, May God be gracious unto you! You have made me very happy. How shall I address myself to God in prayer? I said, Pray after this manner: O God, for the sake of thy Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, graut me to know the true religion which thou dost approve: and, opening the Gospels, I pointed out to him the Lord's Prayer, and wrote down for him the Ten Commandments. He expressed earnestly, on departing, the evil of his nature, and his great sinfulness. I prayed, The grace of the Holy Spirit be with you.' He answered, Amen.''

"July 28.-At Lucknow, Mayut Messee went on before, and gave notice of my approach. Thirty persons, friends and acquaintances, came out to meet me. Among them, my father, and two new brothers-inlaw, and my brother Joseph, seeing me, embraced me and rejoiced greatly. After arriving at my fa ther's house, the sinful writer read the ixth chapter of the Acts, and explained it according as the Holy Spirit gave assistance, and joined in prayer. About sixty men and women were collected, and all heard with attention, and appeared pleased: and my mother and sisters expressed themselves thus :-- Praise to Jesus Christ, that we, who were separate, are again brought together. We are his sinful servants. How shall he not vouchsafe his grace unto us! And my father, his eyes streaming with tears, said,

O Lord Jesus Christ, I, a sinner, cannot praise thee as thou art worthy; and now, through the gladness that thou hast shewn me, half my illness is removed; and now f 5 U

am persuaded that thou wilt restore me to health also, and deliver me from the hands of all my enemies.' After this, I and Mayut Messee sung a hymn."

"July 30.-While I was at worship in the morning with my relations, my servant gave notice that many people were coming to visit me. I desired they might wait without; which they did, and be gan to ask of the servant what we were doing, who told them we were at worship. On my coming out they embraced me with much affection, and said, Many forbade us to visit you; but, on account of our former friendship, we were determined to come and see you.' I answered, 'While I was ignorant of the true God, I had not a regard for you all; and, now that I have embraced the truth, it is incumbent on me to love you all; and, through God's grace, you believe in what you have read and been taught; and, doubtless, when you hear and learn further, you will gladly embrace it. One of them said, If that which we hear be worthy of acceptation.' I answered,

You say right. So long as a person cannot obtain sufficient and reasonable proof, what wise man would embrace a new system?' On this he said, 'What kind of proof have you of the truth of your religion? I replied, One proof of the truth of our religion is, that we view God both as just and merciful.' On this another said, What! in our religion, are not God's justice and mercy both established?' I answered, Now you liave all so favoured me, unworthy, as to come from a distance to my house, I do not wish to say any thing that should be cause of displeasure to you. If you will not take it ill, and will judge candidly, I will certainly point out this to you.' They all said, We will not be offended: say on. I replied, From your Koran and Huddees is it plain that God has said, all who break his commandments shall go to hell?

Now please to shew whether, by any one, the service of God has been or is performed as it ought.' One said, Only by Mahomed: it has been performed by no one else.' I observed, Mahomed himself acknowledged, "I have not served as I ought;" so that here also arises a doubt respecting your religion. The saying of the Gospel is thus confirmed, that no one is blameless before God; and, since God is true, and has declared that the wicked shall be turned into hell, if he cast them not into hell it will be contrary to his justice; and if he cast them in, where is his mercy? Our faith and religion is such, that both the justice and mercy of God are established.' One of them inquired, Well: in your religion, how are justice and mercy both established? I answered: From the Law and the Gospel it is clear, that no man has walked according to the whole will of God, and that all the world before God are guilty and condemned. But God, who is merciful, on account of his justice, laid all the sins of sinners upon the Lord Jesus Christ, that his justice and mercy might both be visible to his creatures. From morning till evening such discourse continued with one or other. God grant that his word may take root in these people's hearts! Amen."

The following extract contains the closing account of the Rev. Mr. Corrie's invaluable labours at Agra. He was succeeded in the superintendance of the affairs of the Mission by Mr. Bowley.

"Aug. 7.-Baptised a Hindoo, native of Bundlecund, by the name of John. He had for several months had a preference for Christianity; and, in May last, made his wish know," He is very intelligent, and quickly understood the distinguishing truths of the Gospel; and often expressed, in the most lively man. her, his surprise and gratification on their being pointed out to him. Once, on his saying, that, when he first thought of embracing Chris

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tianity, a load seemed to press on his mind, he knew not what would be told him, or what sacrifices he might be required to make, Matthew xith and xxiid were read to him, which occasioned very lively joy. Another time, on his observing that he knew not how it was, but his mind felt always refreshed and strengthened by reading the Scriptures, Romans xth was pointed out to him; whereupon he said, Doubtless this is the word of God! O these books,' meaning the Hindoo ones, contain a great many stories, &c., but nothing that concern us individually: whereas these are applicable to our present circumstances.""

Aug. 16.-Baptised a servant of Capt. 's, who has come twelve days' journey expressly for the purpose. He is unacquainted with letters, but possesses a lively and ardent mind. For many months past he has endured much trial from his family and friends. On one occasion, his bed on which he was sleeping, and his house, were set on fire. On another, he was taken before the commanding officer, who asked him why he created such disturbances in his family: he answered, that, while he frequented fairs, drank to excess, gambled and committed much sin, they found no fault with him; but, now that he had forsaken such practices, they had brought him there as an offender. The Colonel turned to his relatives, and asked what they could answer; and, as they had no pretence for denying what was said, he dismissed him. Another time the Khazee of a neighbouring town came, attended by 120 Mahomedaus, to reclaim him: the Khazee began with asking what he had seen in Christianity, that he should expose himself to such disgrace, adding a variety of degrading names; he answered, True, I am indeed worthy of all the names which you have applied to me; but in the

66 Aug. 17. Administered the Lord's Supper, in Hindoostanee, to fifty-nine native communicants. It was a season of interest and solemnity, and exhibited an encou raging evidence of the power of the Gospel during the past sixteen months.

"Aug. 18.-Committed the congregation to the care of Abdool Messee and Mr. Bowley, amidst many tears on the part of the new converts, and much sorrow on my own: but the will of the Lord is to be acknowledged in my departure, no less than in my arrival at this station. During the preceding sixteen months, seventy-one natives have received baptism, of whom about fifty are adultsabout half Mahomedans, and the other half Hindoos. Of these, one has been expelled; six have apostatised; four are gone to their friends, and are, we hope, holding fast their profession; and others are occupying different stations as Readers and Catechists. Several Catechumens remain to be further proved.

"I would remark, in concluding the present Journal, that, exactly in opposition to the popular opinion among Europeans in India, the more learned converts and those who had been Faqueers caused us the most anxiety and trouble. In this, as in other respects, the Lord's ways are not as man's ways; and his Gospel will make its way in this country, as usual, first among the poor and least regarded part of mankind."

The Journal of the Mission is continued by Mr. Bowley. "Sept. 26. Received a letter from a pious military gentleman at Hansi, applying for a