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than on human creeds. He re-
sorted to the word of God as to
a pure source, that he might re-
ceive from thence unadulterated
knowledge. He always inculca-
ted strongly on his hearers, the
doctrine of human depravity,
the necessity of regeneration,
faith, repentance and good works,
and adapted his discourses tocom-
mon comprehension, never over-
looking even the lowest capacity.
He was apt to converse with per-
sons of every description, that he
might win their good will and
benefit them. He ever mani-
fested that zeal for the great
truths and duties of Christianity
which is according to knowledge;
but, at the same time, abhorred
bigotry. He ever exhibited an
amiable liberality of disposition
in his judgment of others, was
disposed to speak of them with
candor, and entertain a charita-
ble hope for all of whatever de-
nomination, who appeared to
possess the essentials of religion.
The different congregations
with whom he has successively
labored, can witness his prudence
in the discharge of ministerial
duties, his sincere love of peace
and his unwearied efforts to pre-
serve it. They can witness that
he was not slothful, but abun-
dant in labors, coveting not theirs
but them. The we of Cow-
per apply, with such exact pro-
priety, to the person who is the
subject of these remarks, that
one is almost tempted to suppose,
that the poet must have had a
personal reference to him.

"A preacher, such as Paul,

And natural in gesture. Much im-
press'd

Himself, as conscious of his awful
And anxious that the flock he fed
charge,
Should feel it too. Affectionate in look,
And tender in address, as well be-

comes

A messenger of grace to guilty men."

Providence, in casting his lot in Vermont, appears to have placed him where he could do most good, and where he was most wanted. On him literally devolved the care of all the churches. They looked up to him as to a father, for counsel and advice. His influence was never confined to the place where he lived; but was felt and most readily acknowledged in other towns and societies, where religion had any friends. There are few men in his profession, who attain to such distinguished eminence, and fewer still, to whom all concur in paying such distinguished respect. His weight among the clergy was not less than among the people. Seldom was there an ordination where he was not consulted, or an ecclesiastical council where he was not invited. At councils and meetings of the clergy, he ever presided with peculiar dignity. His age, talents and influence placed him at the head of the clergy, and by them, he was universally beloved and revered. He felt for the destitute situation of the newly settled towns, and more than once, at an advanced age, encountered the difficulties attending a mission. Though at times he view

Were he on earth, would hear, ap-ed prospects as very dark with prove and own.

-Simple, grave, sincere ;
In doctrine uncorrupt; in language
plain;

And plain in manner. Decent, sol-
emn, chaste,

respect to the religious state of almost entirely discouraged ;— Vermont, and was ready to be yet he would never give up his hopes entirely; Providence re

guished for constancy, diligence SHALL now beg leave to I

they were deisrous, by their walk and conversation, to show forth the power of Jesus Christ, in whom they believed; determined, henceforth, not to liye unto sin, but unto him.

day we celebrated the Lord's Supper, when I discoursed on Rom. viii. 31-34, and there was much life perceivable among us. Our new brethren and sisters from among the heathen, partook of the sacred emblems with us, and we, through grace, felt perfectly united with them. The hymn was Psalm lxviii. 10. During the celebration of the ordinance, the High-Priestlyprayer of our Lord, in John xvii. with part of John vi. and Isaiah Iv. assisted our devotion.

The conversion of these poor heathen was scarcely so surpris

so many Christians with us in these exercises, though so con trary to their former customs and prejudices. But he who has the hearts of all men in his hand, convinced us that nothing is too hard for him, and caused them not only not to oppose our proceedings, but to manifest the spirit of brotherly love."

The solemn service was begun by reading the 52d, 53d, 54th, and 55th chapters of Isaiah. We then sang the 3d part of Psalm cxviii. The Sermon, which was on Rom. vi. I-4, concluded with a short address. After which Psal. lxxii. ver. 7 to the end, was sung. When the first of these candidates for holy Baptism kneeled down, we sang Psal. lxxii. ver. 5. At the kneeling to us, as the cordial union of ing down of the second, we joined in that verse of the, Evening Hymn--" Were we found sprinkled with thy blood," &c. The third kneeled down under the last verse of the same Hymn: and the fourth under the words "Come Jesus make my sins "to vanish." These verses were sung while they were on their knees, in order to receive the Covenant seal of Baptism, the Minister laying his hands on their heads. The Ordinance having been administered, the Apostolic benediction was pronounced over each of them, singly. The following Christians were witnesses of the sacred transaction: J. Scholtz, C. Botma, Stephen Botma, Gerrit Maritz, and John Van de Werhuisen. Service being over, we had a Love-Feast together with our new brethren and sisters, being desirous to intimate that all the distinction which had before subsisted between them and us was now at an end, and that we should consider one another as members of Christ, supported by the same spiritual food.

In the evening of the same

* Mr. K. informs us, that the Dutch Colonists differ much in their moral character, and in their disposition towards the Missionary cause.

"The more moral and serious," said he, "

gave me every assistance in "their power, and I can never be sufficiently thankful for it. Those "who opposed us were generally "uncivilized and ungodly men, who

were led astray by our enemies, "and pretended to suspect me of "political views. The better sort of "the Settlers instruct their Hotten"tots and their Slaves, and through "their instrumentality, some have "been savingly converted. But "those Farmers who are notoriously "wicked, are afraid that the heathen "will become too wise by instruc❝tion, and so reprove them for their "wicked works."

It may here be observed, that the Hottentots are not slaves; they receive wages for their labor, more or less,

After the Baptismal service, I among these people, by me, his I went round, and shook hands poor unprofitable servant; and with each of them, in the name how my eyes now beheld that of Jesus, to bid them welcome happy time for which I had into his Church, as my dearly longed so much, for which I had beloved friends. All the Chris- so repeatedly and fervently praytians present, joined in expres-ed. Things that once seemed sions congratulatory, and full of to me next to impossible, were tender affection; the women now realized. I was overwhel embracing their sisters, and cry-med with wonder and gratitude ing out" God is performing while we were singing Psalm "wonders, in these days, in this lxxii. 5, "The desolate nation "dry desart! Ah! what times" shall kneel before thee." "do we live in! How great is (Dutch Version) I was constrain"the Lord's loving-kindness, ed to cry-" Yes, thou God of "who reveals himself to such" truth, this thou hast shewn to 66 poor blind creatures!" Every us, and art still shewing to us. one present was strongly affect-" Here are the desolate people ed; and the Lord himself was "before thee, to make a tender surely in the midst of us. As" of their hearts, surrendering to my own feelings-I cannot "themselves for ever to thee, express them. My thoughts, on" O King Jesus, who hast shed "O this occasion, were too many to be counted. I could do nothing but weep, or speak broken words of love and praise, when I considered what the Lord had done

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The Boschemen are rarely without cunning or the most daring among a Chief, who is generally the most his Banditti. His merit lies in being the most bloody murderer among as they live near the Cape or farther his gang, whom he never punishes distant, or as laborers happen to be for their crimes; but if a man has scarce, or the work heavy. Near let slip a favorable opportunity of the Cape, they get from five to eight killing a Farmer or a Hottentot, the Rix dollars for one journey to Cape Chief is_sure to call him to an acTown; in the back Settlements, from count. In support of his authority, six to eight sheep per year. Most he is sometimes obliged to fight with Hottentots hire themselves out for a his own people; who kill him withyear; but the Colonists, under variout being punished, except by the reous pretences, attempt to keep themlations of the deceased, who are strictbeyond their time, if they stand inly the avengers of blood," and who need of them. Severe floggings are pursue the murderer through rivers given on such occasions by unjust and over mountains till they find masters; but, on the other hand, him. some of the Hottentots are so rude and refractory, that they deserve very severe correction.

Few, among the smaller hordes of Hottentots, have any Chief. If there be a Captain, his power is regulated by his personal strength. He may flog a man who is weaker than himself; but he is content merely to scowl at a stronger rebel or malefactor. They have no laws, but every Chief follows the dictates of his own will.

A circumstance, descriptive of their cruelty to their children, which was omitted in its proper place, may be here inserted. Mr. Kicherer says, "A little while before I left the Great "River, I saved the life of a boy, "fifteen years old, whom the Coran"nas were going to drown." But he adds-"Enough of this; my soul "shudders at the recollection of all "these scenes of inhumanity, owing "to the ignorance of these wretched "people."

ing to behold the whole congregation, immediately after service, dispersing over the fields and hills, in order to meditate and pray over what they had heard and enjoyed. I give them the example, and they all follow me. Wherever I go, I meet with stragglers, engaged in solitary meditation, or lying on the ground, behind the bushes, or between the clefts of rocks, pour

"thy blood for them, as a ran<< som for their sins. O my God, "who didst say to me, Go out "from thy country and thy fam"ily into a land which I shall "shew thee, eternal thanks be "to thee from the bottom of Es my heart. Thou hast shewn great faithfulness to me thy servant, and my eyes have seen thy salvation. Thou hast trans"formed the wilderness into a "fruitful field, and the dry plac-ing out their souls to God in es into pools of water. Ac- prayer. "complish thy promises, that "the enemies of thy cross may <6 see, that Jehovah's wonder"working hand hath done this. "Gird me and all thy servants "with strength to combat the old "Dragon and his power, to take "the spoil from the strong, prov-persons seen loitering about; "ing more than conquerors. the people of the settlement have "O thou great Fore-runner, but one business on that day, and "bless our poor services, and ex- that business is the service of "ert thy power still more and God. (6 more, for we expect greater things than these; Come Lord Jesus, Amen."

When leaving the Chapel, it was pleasing to observe, how the poor Hottentots congratulated the new brethren and sisters; and how they encouraged them to live henceforth entirely to the Lord Jesus Christ. One, in particular, embracing his newly baptized friend, exclaimed, "Ah! my dear brother, let go "the world and its allurements; they are crucified to thee by "the death of Christ; live and "suffer henceforth for him, keeping in remembrance your vows, and the holy Tri-une "God will make good his prom"ises to you; now you have 66 nothing to do but to ask, and "he will give you all you want."

At the close of this, as on all sacred days, it was truly affect

On the Lord's day no attention is paid to worldly business: from morning to evening, the whole time is employed in religious exercises, public or private. No victuals is dressed till after the last public service; nor are any

On the 25th of December, 1802, we had another Baptismal Solemnity. On the 22d, a number of Christians and Heathens arrived from various parts, to witness the pleasing transaction; and we rejoiced together under the influence of Divine Grace and Christian affection.

On the 24th all the Adults, who were to be baptized, namely, four men and twelve women, made their confession of faith, to the astonishment and confusion of many Christians, as they frankly owned. After this, some questions were put to the children, which they answered exceedingly well. Among others a little girl, between eight and nine years old, spoke for half an hour, without intermission, and with great propriety. This confession took up eight hours and a half. It was introduced by