was But in a little more than a year, a diffi- much affected, that it was with difficulty eulty arose, in consequence of the debt, I could proceed. In the evening, a deep that was still due. The remainder of the solemnity rested on the minds of the peopews could not be sold, without a sacri- ple, and several were awakened. The fice; and the society were unable to pay ensuing Thursday was the fast. The conthe debt. In consequence of this difficul-gregation were invited, and Christians of ty, many delayed payment, and this in- other denominations. The day was creased the debt to nearly $3,000. The extremely cold, but the season Building Committee had this burden on pleasant. Brother Ezra Going (a student their shoulders, and held the house as se- from Waterville) attended and preachcurity. They offered to sell it to a num-ed in the morning, and the meeting conber of Unitarians, on condition of their tinued from 11 till 5 o'clock. Many atpaying the debt. The offer was accèpted, tended who never fasted before. From and the house was transferred from the that time it was evident that the reformaBaptist society to the Unitarians, and re- tion had commenced. The first instance mained in their possession six weeks. of conversion occurred the next day in my They having obtained a minister of their own family, in a young person, who was sentiments, held their worship in it, during struck under conviction the preceding sabthat time. The Baptist society retired to|| bath. Inquiry meetings were attended, and a school house : their prospects were dark; instances of conversion were numerous. they owned a large proportion of the prop- Meetings were held, nearly every evenerty in the house, which was now useless; ing, and frequently in the morning or afand they were unable, under these circum-ternoon, in private houses, for prayer and stances, to build another house. We were conversation with those who were anxious. not idle, but in our straitened circumstan- The first sabbath in April, as soon as ces, obtained subscriptions to the amount the ice was removed from the river, the of the debt; having understood that the ordinance of baptism was administered, Unitarians were willing to relinquish it, on and every succeeding month till the presthat condition. Probably, however, they ent time. The whole number received had no expectation, that we should ac- since the work begun, is 43: by baptism complish it; and indeed it seemed almost 39, and by letter 4. Of these, 9 were impossible. We succeeded, through the|| males, and 34 females; and 20 of thera blessing of God on our exertions, and heads of families. Two candidates are agreeably to their offer, the house was now received; and about 20, who have a again transferred to the Baptist society. hope, have not yet gone forward. The This event filled the hearts of many with good work is still progressing. Withjoy. The loss of that house would not in a few weeks 4 have entertained a hope; probably have been made up, in 15 or 20 || and probably 50 have still serious impresyears: it would have been nearly the de- sions of mind. In one family, the mother, struction of the church and society: it two daughters and one son have been being secured was a great mercy, and cal- baptized; and another son entertains á led for great gratitude. hope. In the Congregational Society about 40 have been converted, and about 20 of them have united with that church. Several have also joined the Methodists. The whole number hopefully converted in the town, is upwards of one hundred. The church which, at my first visit consisted of only 57 members, has now one hundred and sixteen. The whole number added, since my residence here, is nearly 70; of which 50 by baptism; 13 by letter, and one restored. Of these 15 are males, and 49 females; and 34 are heads of families. During all these troubles, I felt a kind of prophetic confidence that the house would not only be restored, but that we should be blest with a revival of religion; and expressed this not only in private, but in several public meetings, many months before the event, and when there was not the least appearance of it. I felt at that time the spirit of the reformation; and the exercises of my mind led me to believe that it would come. I was supported by the promises of the gospel. || || In February, 1824, the church having attended to several cases of discipline, The Baptist Society are now in posseswhich had long been neglected, appointed || sion of the house, and all the debts are a season of public fasting and prayer, to|| paid. Though they have had a hard pray for a revival of religion. At the same || struggle, God has crowned their toils and time, in company with one of the breth- exertions with success. The converts ren, I visited the members of the church,|| have hitherto appeared well; and many to converse on the subject, and pray with of them have taken an active part in the each family. This had a good effect on social meetings; and family altars have their minds, as well as on ours. The sab-in many cases been erected, by those who bath before the fast, was a season which will not soon be forgotten; it was the first of February, and Communion day. I had an unusual degree of feeling in all the seres; but at the Lord's supper, I was so were heads of families. We have great reason to be thankful to the Lord for all his goodness: and we speak of it that his great name may be glorified. The three churches established a union prayer meets ing 12 months before the revival; during || as we hope, a dealer in the merchandise the gracious shower, they were well attended; and on one occasion, it was estimated that there were 800 present, and 8 ministers; frequently the meeting houses were filled, above and below. Yours in the bonds of the Gospel, DANIEL CHESSMAN. of wisdom, has been baptized, and her household, consisting of two sons, two daughters, and one son-in-law, who are comforted with the brethren. Another household have been baptized since the revival commenced, who are also believing in God. EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM REV. JOHN L. DODGE, DATED Manchester, Nov. 23, 1824. Rev. and dear Sir, THE Lord has recently poured out his Spirit upon his people in this place. Since the first of September, I have baptized twenty, and expect to baptize next Sabbath a number more. The work has progressed like the leaven in the three measures of meal, in a slow and silent manner. The subjects of it are free from enthusiasm, and appear to possess a deep sense of sin, and of sin in the heart. preached and baptized two in Windhall last week, and shall to morrow, if the Lord will, preach and baptize again. A revival has begun in that place, and the brother who preaches to them is much engaged, and his labours are blessed. EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM THE REV. MOSES WATERS, TO HIS FRIEND IN BOSTON, DATED Dear Brother, Lowville, (N. r.) Dec. 20, 1824. A good work of grace commenced in Lowville and Denmark, in June last. It continued through the summer, and part of the fall very powerfully; but in the month of October it seemed rather to subside. Christians, especially the newborn children of God, appear to stand fast in the liberty of Christ; and within a few days past, the work appears to revive. There are several instances of recent conversion, and the cries of the wounded are again heard. Since the work commenced, we have received by baptism 101; between 80 and 90 have been added to the Presbyterian church in the square; about 20 to the Presbyterian church in Denmark; about 20 to the open communion Baptists, and a few to the Methodists. A considerable number remain who have not as yet openly put on Christ; some of whom will probably be baptized soon. The number hopefully converted is but little short of 300! In view of the great things the Lord hath wrought for us as a people, we hope the language of our hearts is, Let God be magnified! One instance in the revival reminds us particularly of the practice of the primitive disciples.. A certain woman named Lydia, though not a seller of purple, yet, EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM THE REV RICHARD POINDEXTER, TO HIS FRIEND IN WASHINGTON CITY, DATED Dear Brother, Windsor, (N. C.) Nov, 28. In my letters which have been printed in the Columbian Star, I gave a short account of the revival of religion in this county; and a description of the state of our churches, before it commenced. I shall now take some notice of the efforts employed by us, which, with the blessing of God, may have contributed to the general reformation which at present prevails among us. In the spring of 1823, having for some time seen with regret, that all our preaching seemed as water spilt on the dry ground, which cannot be gathered; we resolved, that we would try to attract the public attention to reading the Holy Scriptures. Hence, we constituted, in a short time after, the first Sunday School ever known in this part of our State. After the nature of the institution was explained to the people, almost every one entered into the business with avidity. Many persons of respectability offered their services, either as teachers or managers; and if possible, the children exceeded their parents in zeal for the school. The first school contained about 40 constant readers; but soon after, five or six others were constituted, several of which had between 60 and 70. Whereever the schools were well attended they proved a blessing in reforming the morals and manners of the people. Testaments were eagerly sought after, and both old and young sought every opportunity to peruse their sacred contents. The most of the meeting houses, where the schools were fixed, were unoccupied for public preaching, except once a month. Consequently, three Sundays in the month had, before this, been spent in idleness. To the thinking part of the community, it afforded pleasure to find that these institutions supplied the want of preaching; and in a great degree prepared the scholars to receive the word with more promptitude. It was proposed to stop the schools as soon as the cold weather began; but before they had entirely ended, our most glorious revival com menced. In the present month there have been 59 baptized, making in all in this county, since the first of last January, 687. ORDINATIONS. On the 3d of November, a new church was constituted at Dedham, (Mass.) and Mr. SAMUEL ADLAM, called to be their pastor, was ordained. Introductory prayer by Rev. Mr. Cookson; sermon, by Rev. Mr. Wayland; ordaining prayer, by Rev. Joseph Grafton; charge, by Rev. Dr. Baldwin; right hand of fellowship, by Rev. Mr. Ballard; address to the church, by Rev. Mr. Sharp. ORDAINED, at West-Hartland, on the 17th of Dec. Rev. ADOLPHUS FERRY, colleague pastor with the Rev. Nathaniel Gaylord. The Rev. Mr. Chapin, of Granby, (Mass.) made the introductory prayer; Rev. Mr. Beach of Winsted, preached the sermon, from 1 Cor. ix. 22; Rev. Mr. Baker, of Middle Granville, made the conseerating prayer; Rev. Mr. Gaylord, senior pastor, gave the charge; Rev. M. Linsley, of East-Hartland, gave the right hand of fellowship; Rev. Mr. Cooley, of EastGranville, gave an address to the church and people; and Rev. Mr. Harrison, of Tolland, (Conn.) made the concluding prayer. ORDAINED, on the 16th of Oct. Dr. LOYAL FAIRMAN, a member of the Baptist church, of Whitewater, Hamilton county, (Ohio) to the work of the ministry. Sermon, by the candidate, (before ordination) from Col. ii. 9, 10. "For in Him, dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in Him which is the head of all principality_and power.' Consecrating prayer, by Rev. Lewis Dewese, of Indiana; right hand of fellowship and charge, by Rev. Samuel Harris, of Indiana; concluding benediction by Rev. Moses Horneday, of Ohio. Amount received by the Treasurer of the Boston Baptist Foreign Mission Society, since October 1, 1824. Oct. 13. From Female Benevolent Society, Nov. 1. 11. 14. do. 23,23 25.26 6,00 "Monthly Concert Collections, do. 3,75 "Collection at Monthly Prayer Meeting at Rev. Mr. Sharp's, "Livermore Fem. Juv. Society, 66 Paris Female Missionary Society, ❝ Collection at annual lecture, at Dr. Baldwin's Meeting-house, Rev, Mr. Seamans preached, "Danville, (Vt.) Association, by Mr. J. Clark, "Female Friend in Milton, Dec. 6. "Baptist Fem. Mite Society in Dedham, for Mr. McCoy, at Carey Station, 20. 11,00 1,50 ,50 38,30 10,00 ,75 11,38 "Collection at Monthly Prayermeeting, Rev. Mr. Wayland's, 13,66 JAMES LORING, Treasurer. Mistake.-In the last Magazine, the Ten Dollars for the Burman Mission, mentioned as having been given by Mrs. Elizabeth Tucker of Templeton, should have been "Elizabeth Tucker of Gardner." This extract is chiefly taken from "Brown's History of the propagation of Christianity among the heathen, since the Reformation," a work written with much ability and candour, and deserves a place in the library of every good man. "I do see," says this excellent man, that it was a great favour of God to me that my first years were seasoned with the fear of God, the word and prayer." Is there not sufficient encouragement to educate ingenuous youth, and impress the tender heart with lessons of wisdom, to think they will shed tears of grateful sensibility on our sepulchres? When Mr. Eliot left the university of Cambridge, he himself IN the year 1646, the General became a teacher; and while he Court of Massachusetts passed the led children and youth into the first act, encouraging the propaga-paths of virtue, acquired also an tion of the gospel among the In-acquaintance with the human heart. dians; and it was recommended At this time he had an opportunity to the elders of the churches, to of hearing the venerable Hooker, consider the means by which it and never lost the serious impresmight best be accomplished. One sions which he received under his of the first to comply with this preaching; to him he was always order was Mr. John Eliot. attached, as well as to his mode of know but little of his connections administering the order of the before he left his native country. churches. He was born in England, A. D. 1604. In the year 1631, Mr. Eliot arThere is nothing related of his pa-rived at Boston; and the succeedrents, except that they gave him a ing year, Nov. 5, 1632, was settled liberal education, and were exem- as teacher of the church in Roxplary for their piety;-for this their bury. He had for two years past memory is precious. been applying to the study of the FEB. 1825. We 5 prayers in the Indian language? Whether, if a man was wicked, and his child good, God would be offended with that child; for, in the second commandment, it was said, He visits the iniquities of the Indian language, with the assist-lishmen were ever so ignorant of ance of a young ingenious native Jesus Christ as they were? Whethwho understood English, whom heer Jesus Christ could understand hired for this purpose; and notwithstanding the enormous length of many of the words, the harshness of the pronunciation, and the want of affinity with the languages of Europe, he was now able not only to understand, but to speak it || fathers upon the children?" To intelligibly. these, and some other questions of Having, in this manner, prepared a similar kind, Mr. Eliot and his himself for the work, Mr. Eliot, friends endeavoured to give the about the end of October, proceed-Indians plain and simple answers; ed, with two or three of his friends, and after a conference of about to visit some Indians, at a place three hours, they returned home about four or five miles from his highly delighted with their visit. own house, to whom he had previously given notice of his design to instruct them in the Christian faith. Several of them met him at some distance from their wigwams, and, bidding him welcome, conducted him into a large apartment, where a great number of their countrymen were assembled, to hear this new doctrine which the English were to teach them. After a short prayer, Mr. Eliot delivered a discourse to them in the Indian tongue, which lasted upwards of an hour, and comprehended many of the most important articles of natural and revealed religion. He informed them of the creation of the world, and the fall of man; of the greatness of God, the maker of all things; of the ten commandments, and the threatenings denounced against those who broke them; of the character and office of Jesus Christ; of the last judg-edge of God and Jesus Christ, since ment, the joys of heaven, and the they had all at first but one father? torments of hell. Having finished How it happened that sea-water his discourse, he asked them, wheth- was salt and river water fresh ? er they understood him; to which How it came to pass, if the water they answered, they understood all. was higher than the earth, that it He then desired them, as was after- did not overflow the whole world ?" wards his usual practice, to ask Mr. Eliot and his friends having him any questions they might think answered these and some other necessary with regard to the ser- questions, the Indians told them mon, upon which some of them they did greatly thank God for made several inquiries of him, such their coming among them, and for as: "How a man might come to what they had heard: they were know Jesus Christ? Whether Eng-wonderful things to them. Encouraged by so favourable a reception, Mr. Eliot and his friends paid the Indians a second visit about a fortnight after, and found a still greater number assembled than before. After teaching the children a few questions, he discoursed to the whole congregation about an hour concerning the nature of God, the plan of salvation through Jesus Christ, the necessity of faith in him, and the awful consequences of neglecting the gospel. During these exercises, the whole of them appeared extremely serious and attentive; and after sermon, an aged Indian stood up, and, with tears in his eyes, enquired, "Whether it was not too late for such an old man as he, who was now near death, to repent and seek after God?" Some others asked, "How the English came to differ so much from the Indians in their knowl |