were admitted; but in consequence of my indisposition, the sacrament was deferred a fortnight longer. The Thursday preceding we examined and admitted thirty-seven more, making one hundred and forty, besides several by certificate. On the third Sab

bath in October, we admitted in the Sandbeach Church, on examination, fourteen persons. On the third Sabbath in January, 1817, in the church of Owasco, we received nine. In the whole, in one year, we have added to our Churches 351. I have every reason to believe, there are a number more in each of those congregations, who are seriously inquiring the way to Zion, while there are others who have at times a comfortable hope. However, the work is evidently on the decline, yet I have reason to rejoice; the Churches are generally crowded and conferences well attended. It would gladden your heart to be present with us on a communion occasion, to see upwards of two hundred dear youth approaching the table of the Lord with evident tokens of deep humility and solemnity, highly appreciating, we trust, the worth of their precious souls. God the Spirit, in this refreshing from his presence, has operated differently on the minds of sinners from any thing I ever witnessed before. I think I may freely say, that in relation to three fourths of those who have been the subjects of this revival, the time between their first alarm, and their being set free in the liberty of God's children, has not exceeded two weeks; and respect-ing some, not more than half that time. One circumstance I think worthy of notice, a conference was appointed; a man in the neighbourhood, who had previously spoken disrespectfully of the work, was with difficulty prevailed upon by his wife, (who is a woman of piety,), to attend this conference. During the singing of the last psalm, he was awakened to a sense of his deplorable state. This was on Thursday afternoon. On Friday morning, I called to see him, and a more distressed object can scarcely be conceived of. On Saturday morning, he was was as happy a person as I almost ever beheld, rejoicing in the government of God, and fully entering into God's plan of saving sinners through the meritorious righteousness of Jesus Christ.

Another instance of an aged sinner, threescore years and ten, whose days have been wholly occupied in accumulating wealth, was awakened to a sense of his danger by a sudden death in his family, and in the course of a few days, was made to rejoice in the glorious hope the Gospel presents.

The whole of this revival has been perfectly free from noise or an enthusiastic spirit; nay, while distress and anguish of heart was depicted in their countenances, they would strive to keep it concealed from others, till constrained to apply for direction..

In the commencement of this good work of the Lord among us, many aged Christians were led to doubt the genuine nature of the work, on account of the sudden transition of many from darkness to light, while others were ready to cast away their hope; thus, while it has had the happy tendency of convincing some, that the Almigh

ty works like himself, it has proved a sifting time to others. It is with peculiar sensations of joy I notice, that few, very few, of those who have been the subjects of this revival but appear sensible of their utter unworthiness and inability, that by grace free and sovereign they are saved, and that not of themselves, it is the gift of God.

At least three fourths of those that have been added within the time before specified, are between the age of nine and twenty-five, and perhaps nearly an equal number of both sexes: I think I may venture to say, that in the Owasco congregation, which consists of nearly two hundred families, there are not twenty families in which there are not more or less praying persons, and there are several instances in both societies, where every branch of the family give evident tokens of a change of heart. Many of those young converts promise fair to be peculiarly useful to the Church of Christ. They manifest sincere humility, confident reliance on the allsufficient merits of a risen Redeemer, and a heart glowing with the warmest affection to his cause and interest in the world. Upon the whole, of what our eyes have seen, our ears have heard, and our hands have handled, of the words of eternal life in this blessed accession to our churches, while we have the greatest cause of rejoicing, we have at the same time sufficient reason for the deepest humility and gratitude. May the great King and Head of the Church keep us empty, low, and dependent, that we may be filled with the fulness of God.

The doctrines I have endeavoured to bring to view since my settlement among this people, have been the sovereignty of God, embracing that of particular election; the total depravity of man, evidenced by the enmity of the human heart to God; and the complete indisposition of the mind to relish the free salvation of the gospel; the regeneration of the soul by the invincible operations of God the Spirit, consisting in a full submission of the heart to God as moral Governor of the world; saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, or a cordial acceptance of Him as the only way of recovery for lost, ruined man; entire dependence on the free grace of God in Christ, and a walk and conversation corresponding with the holy religion of Him who came to redeem us from all iniquity, that we should be holy and blameless before him in love.

These doctrines, I trust, have been singularly owned and blest with us; and moreover believe that these are the only doctrines that will tend to stain the pride of all human glory, cause the sinner to take his proper place, and give all the glory to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

COANROD TEN EYCK.

NEW BIBLE SOCIETIES.

The Meadville B. S. (in Frederick county, Vir.); The Broome County B.S. (New-York); and the Branch, B. S. of New Bedford, (Mass.) all recently formed, have declared themselves auxiliary to the American Bible Society.

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We have lately received from our correspondents in Great Britain several recent publications and manuscript papers, from which we shall extract some interesting matter for our present and future numbers. late letter, received by a friend in Scotland, from the Rev. J. Paterson, at St. Petersburg, mentions the establishment of A BRANCH BIBLE SOCIETY at the principal naval station of Russia. This communication, we trust, will not be unacceptable at a time when our merchants and mariners are engaged in founding in this place an Institution, which, like that in Cronstadt, promises the most extensive usefulness to the interesting class of people for whose benefit it is chiefly designed. Seafaring men, in general, have little opportunity to obtain religious instruction, being deprived of the advantages of stated ministrations of the preached gospel, the ordi nance instituted by Christ as the great means of calling sinners from darkness to light, and building up his people in faith and holiness. It is therefore highly desirable that they should be abundantly supplied with the written word, which is given by its Divine Author, as a lamp unto our feet, and a light unto our paths.

The letter above mentioned, after some observations of a private nature, thus proceeds:

You will no doubt feel much interested in being informed, that. a Bible Society has been established in Cronstadt. This took place last Tuesday. His excellency Mr. Papoff and myself were present from the Committee here. I never witnessed a more interesting scene. Above 200 were assembled, of which, above two-thirds were naval officers. Con. Admiral *Rosotkoff was chosen President. The Committee consists of a Russian, a Catholic, a Lutheran, and an English clergyman, a doctor of medicine, 4 naval officers, 2 vice-consuls, and 2 members of the Custom-house. At one time I should have thought that Cronstadt would have been the last place in Russia at which a Bible Society would have been established, but with God all things are possible. I have seldom witnessed a better spirit than on this occasion; the deepest atten * The name cannot be correctly decyphered. VOL. II.--No. 26.

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tion reigned during the excellent addresses which were delivered by the President and Secretary, and my friend Papof. When it came to subscription, all pressed forward with an eagerness which showed that they were in earnest. The members of the Committee are most excellent men, full of zeal. I expect much from this society; they have it in their power to do much in distributing the sacred Scriptures in almost all languages. I hope many a ship will carry with them from Cronstadt the treasure of great price, wherewith to enlighten the countries to which they belong, or which they may visit. It is some months since a friend began to distribute the sacred Scriptures in that place, and we have already heard much of the good effects produced by them. Thus we have a door opened for the navy of Russia, and I expect the day is near when we shall have Marine Bible Societies also. God is doing great things for Russia, and in Russia.

Your sincere friend,

JOHN PATERSON.

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MISSIONS IN AFRICA.

Extracts of letters from Mr. Read.

Bethelsdorp, Aug. 7, 1816.

Unforeseen difficulties have hitherto detained me. I am now on the point of departure for Latakoo. Two waggons are already sent off, and four more are ready.

Our friends will recollect, that the brethren at Griqua Town were about to visit Latakoo, and I am sorry to say, that from letters received, it appears that affairs wear an unfavourable aspect, not only there, but also at Makoon's Krall. You will however see, from our good Cupido's letter (an extract from which I enclose). that he and Brother Corner were about to proceed to the latter, place.

Perhaps the patience of our friends in England must be tried, as well as that of the Missionaries. I always considered the mission to Latakoo as a very serious undertaking. The man that goes there must carry his life in his hand; for there the devil reigns without control, and to cast him out requires nothing less than power divine. Had the brethren waited awhile, Mr. Anderson would have accompanied them, and perhaps have staid with them till my arrival. However, the information has not damped my spirits; but I long to be on the way, as does the little pious company who are going with me.

i am now about to depart, with 18 men and 6 women, all members of our church, and some of them very zealous. The letter of Cupido will be interesting; if I have the faith and confidence that he possesses, I shall not fear to attempt to erect the standard of the cross at Latakoo.

Extract from Mr Read's Letter.

I have received a pleasing account from Caledon. The church there has 60 members, and there are now many candidates for

baptism. They have had a good harvest, and collected, in the last year, 80 rix dollars for the poor.

Brother Ulbricht is anxious to proceed to Caffre-land, and the Llandrost seems much pleased with it, as he is so well acquainted with their customs, &c.

Government has taken a large farm behind Brainty's Hoogte, and called it Somerset. This will become a village or town. Brother Samson, who was one of our first scholars at Graaff Reynet, and who has acted as an elder for the last two years, has accepted an invitation from the officer who presides, to become a Missionary to it. He has good talents for preaching: he preaches here (at Bethelsdorp) occasionally, but generally in the Hottentot language. I trust he will be useful.

Extract from the Letter of Cupido, (the Hottentot Preacher,) translated.

"I now go to Makoon's Krall. I have prayed to the Lord Jesus, and he has answered me; now I am satisfied, and I go with Brother Corner to Makoon's Krall. I have met with difficulties so great, that sometimes my body could scarcely sustain them; and when this is the case, then comes my Lord Jesus Christ, as a father of mercy. And O how faithful is my Jesus then! Infinitely great is his faithfulness, which he daily shows to me, and his love is infinitely great, and his mercy! I am not able to describe how he bears all my burdens, so that I care for nothing; for he is my father, my surety, my refuge! O how lovely is the Lord Jesus Christ to so poor a creature as I am!

"We should have been away to Makoon's Krall, but we could get no provisions; we are also in great want of powder and lead; but I cast all my care on the Lord Jesus.

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My kind love to all the little children, likewise to all the brethren and sisters at Bethelsdorp.

"Signed, CUPIDO KAKKALAH.

"Griqua Town, May 29, 1816."

Extract of a Letter from Mr. Corner to Mr. Messer.

-On the day we left the boundaries (on his journey from Graaf Reynet to Griqua Town,) Jantze and I rode on before a considerable distance, till we came to an extensive plain. Jantze left me, while the waggons were passing the two mountains. I then made my way towards the waggons, when I was nearly attacked by a lion. Jantze, from a distance, perceived the lion near me, wagging his tail, and just ready to spring upon me; but he beckoned to me to get off, at the same time riding in full speed towards me, I dismounted, and no sooner did Jantze approach, than the lion made up towards me, in a most terrific manner. leaned upon my horse, and looking behind me, expected every moment that he would spring upon me; but as I turned myself again towards the enemy, our good Master, in whose hand are all our enemies, caused him to retire without hurting me. Sometime