yet upon the whole the total of the income will be considerably augmented. "In addition to the sources whence the income of your Auxiliary has hitherto been derived, the aid of our Female Friends has been called into efficient requisition. The Female Association connected with Meeting House Alley Chapel, formed in October last, has more than realized the expectations of its friends, having yielded to your Auxiliary since its formation the sum of 60l. 8s. This sum, it may be observed, is a new source of income, and is quite distinct from the other and long-subsisting contributions. "The Branch connected with White's Row Chapel, in its extended influence and increased contributions, has also conduced to the augmentation of the funds of your Auxiliary. Owing, therefore, to the general continuance of the old contributions, and to the acquisition of such as are newly obtained, it is probable that the income of your Auxiliary for the current year will not be materially short of 2007.” In the morning, Mr. Kershaw, of Abingdon, read the Scriptures and prayed; and Mr. Copley, of Oxford, preached from Isa. liii. 8. Mr. Hollings, of Witney, (Independent) concluded in prayer. The meeting for business was held in the afternoon, when after reading and prayer by Mr. Darkin, of Woodstock, Mr. Crescens Smith, of Blockley, being called to the Chair, several extracts from the Report of the Parent Society were read by Mr. Pryce, of Coate, in the absence of the Secretary, Mr. Coles. Several resolutions, expressive of continued attachment to missionary exertions in general, and of satisfaction with the proceedings of the Baptist Missionary Society in particular, were moved and seconded by the brethren present; among whom Mr. Swan, from Serampore, favoured the meeting with interesting remarks relative to the encouraging prospects of Christian missions, which appeared greatly to cheer and enliven the feelings of all present. In the evening, Mr. James Hinton, of Oxford, offered the introductory prayer; Mr. Swan addressed a numerous assembly, from Matt. xviii. 11.; and Mr. Breeze, of Lechlade, concluded in prayer the interesting engagements of the day. The resolutions were moved and seconded by the Rev. Isaiah Birt, J. Griffin (Independent), C. E. Birt, W. Davies, T. Morris, J. Davis, and G. Arnot. In alluding to the separation from the Serampore Missionaries, the Rev. Isaiah Birt noticed the We trust the general feeling of pious detendency of Christians and Christian Socie-pendence on God, for the necessity of his ties to refer the efficiency of their labours in the kingdom of Christ, rather to human instrumentality than to Divine agency. The circumstances which involved the disruption, Mr. B. viewed as matters of deep regret, but he derived much pleasure from the good hope which he had, that the separation in its consequences would ultimately subserve the interests of the Mission, and concentrate those energies which were previously expending upon points of disputation. blessing on every attempt to diffuse the knowledge of Christ among the heathenfor the exertion of his wisdom, to overrule every trying circumstance that may arise in human experience-and for the influence of his Spirit, to give evident and permanent success to the labours of all his servantswas deeply impressed on the minds of all who attended this anniversary. C. S. The several speakers displayed much zeal in the cause, and by their eloquence NORTH MIDLAND. and energy made many salutary impressions, The North Midland Missionary The services, which were interesting, refreshing, and numerously attended, were Union, containing the Baptist closed by the venerable Rev. D. Miall, who churches in Derbyshire, Nottinginvoked the blessings of grace, love, and ham, Sheffield, and Burton-oncommunion, as comprising the sum of apos-Trent, held its first anniversary at the close of last month. tolic desire. OXFORDSHIRE. B. H. H. The thirteenth Anniversary of the Oxfordshire Auxiliary Society in aid of the Baptist Mission, was held at Burford, Oxfordshire, on the 10th of September. The Committee of the Parent Society having kindly deputed the Rev. J. Dyer and the Rev. J. H. Hinton, M.A. of Reading, to assist in conducting the services, sermons were preached by them on the 21st at Derby and Nottingham, and by Messrs. them, at Burton and Sutton; and a public Hawkins and Jarman, in conjunction with meeting was held at each place successively on the four following days. Sept. 28, the deputation pleaded the same was called to the Chair. Various resolucause at Sheffield and Swanwick; Messrs. tions were then moved and seconded by Larom and Stovel preaching at Chesterfield the Rev. J. Bass, and King, of Halstead; and Loscoe, and a public meeting was held Francies, of Colchester; Elven, of Bury; at each place on the following days. The Goldsmith, of Earls Coln; Giles, of Chatwhole of the services were more interesting ham; Goodrich, of Langham; Wilkinson, than the depression of trade and other local of Walden; and the Secretary of the Parent impediments had induced the brethren to Institution. expect. The sum of all the ordinary collections, &c. amounted to about 2501.; but this sum was augmented at Nottingham, through the unexpected kindness of a gentleman on the platform, belonging to the Wesleyan body, who, on hearing that the Society was suffering this year from peculiar embarrassments, proposed that an extra effort should be made for its assistance; offering himself to give 107. which by the next morning was made 100%. similar flame, not soon to be extinguished. C. S. On the preceding evening, the Rev. J. Dyer, of London, preached from 2 Cor. iii. 8. and concluded; the Rev. J. Goodrich, of Langham, commenced the service by prayer. Each of the meetings was well attended, the discourses were remarkably appropriate, and we trust the favour of God crowned the whole with a blessing. SCOTLAND. Many thanks are due to the Rev. Messrs. Dyer and Hinton, for the earnestness and fidelity with which they urged the duty and Our esteemed brethren, the Rev. delight of supporting the Missionary cause, Thomas Morgan, of Birmingham, and every other object connected with the salvation of souls, and the advancement of and the Rev. Eustace Carey, have the Saviour's kingdom; and we cannot but been engaged for several weeks hope that the generous ardour with which past in visiting the friends of the they pursued their work will be long re- Society in Scotland; and they membered with gratitude, and kindle in the speak in very grateful terms of the brethren and churches they have visited a Christian kindness with which they were received in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and many other places. As the principal part of the contributions received on former occasions of this nature has been uniformly made to the translations at Serampore, it was not to be expected that the pecuniary results of this journey would equal those of former years, but the den, commenced the public service by read-Committee have reason to be thanking and prayer; and the Rev. C. Elven, of ful that the general objects of the Bury, preached from Num. xxiv. 17. and Society are kindly appreciated by their Northern brethren, and have Immediately after this service, the congregation formed itself into a meeting for received an encouraging degree of business, and Thos. Blyth, Esq. of Langham, their support. ESSEX. The Annual Meeting of the Churches united in the Auxiliary Baptist Missionary Society for this county, was held on Thursday the 16th of October. The Rev. J. Wilkinson, of Saffron Wal concluded. Contributions received on account of the Baptist Missionary Society, from September 20 to October 20, 1828, not including individual Subscriptions. FOR THE MISSION. Monmouthshire, Ladies' Society, by Mrs. Conway, for Female Education.. Modbury,....by Mr. Goss.. Milton, by Mr. Gillard.. £ S. d. 40 0 0 9 16 6 3 4 2 Poole, Subscriptions, by Rev. Samuel Bulgin Hanau (Germany), Mennonite Friends, by P. C. Walthur, Esq... Somers Town, Rev. E. Carpenter .... .... 6 4 8 3 14 9 1 15 6 Rev. W. Hutchings.. Portsmouth, Portsea, and Gosport Auxiliary, by Mr. Thomas Ellyett (N. B. £60 previously acknowledged.) Olney, Subscriptions, by Mr. Wilson..... 8 2 Nottingham, on account of Subscriptions and Collections, by Mr. Lomax.... 184 0 Exeter, Church and Congregation, Bartholomew-yard, by Rev. J. Mason.. Devonshire Square Auxiliary Society, by Mr. Millard.... A. U. X. by the Secretary George Scrivens, Esq. by ditto 8 2 5 25 0 Subscriptions Potter Street Halstead : The thanks of the Committee are returned to the Female Friends at Maidstone, Penzance, Southampton, and Leicester, from whom several packages have been received, containing articles for the benefit of Female Schools; also, to Mrs. S. Hobson, of Camberwell, for a parcel of Magazines. We have not inserted the able and comprehensive series of Resolutions forwarded by the Secretary of the Cornwall Auxiliary, because it is not our wish to occupy any part of the narrow limits of this publication with articles on the subject to which those Resolutions refer. For a similar reason, we must decline a compliance with the request of some Oxfordshire Friends, as conveyed in a letter from Bampton, under date of September 18. It does not appear that any package has come to hand from Falmouth, as intimated by our Correspondent E. C. We must again request that advice may be sent by post, when such packages are forwarded from the country to the Mission House; and that the name of the place from which they are sent may be marked on the cover. The remittance from Chester last month should have been entered thus :-" Subscriptions by Mrs. London (Sunday School, Ss. 6d.) £3 8 6." E. L. is respectfully assured that the error of which she complains, and which occurred during the absence of the Editor from town, was wholly unintentional. Littlewood & Co., Printers, Old Bailey. BAPTIST MAGAZINE. DECEMBER, 1828. A MEMOIR OF THE REV. LAWRENCE (Continued from p. 492.) conduct the holy tendency of the Gospel of Christ, and even his enemies would readily confess that he was a good man. The benign operation of Christian principle shone forth in him in all the several relations of domestic life, as a husband, a father, a brother, a master, and a tutor. He 66 As a member of civil society, he was very much respected and esteemed; like Mordecai, "he sought the welfare of his people, and spake peace to all his seed." was a good minister of JeHe had great goodnature, benevo-sus Christ." Having an unshaken lence, and courtesy of manners: belief in the authority of Scripture there was nothing harsh, morose, and the truth of the Gospel, he or repulsive in his character. The sought, through his whole ministesmile which played on his counte-rial course, to honour the grace of nance invited the approach of the God; yet he did not omit to show most timid, and the frankness of its practical influence on all gehis manner encouraged the confidence of all who were acquainted with him. He was recognized by a large circle, as a kind friend and wise counsellor, and his integrity and general knowledge, induced many to solicit his opinion on matters of business. As a friend, he was sincere, and ever ready to aid by his advice, and by his purse, when needful, as far as his circumstances would allow. In every case of affliction and distress his compassions were excited, and prompt relief afforded by him, and his charity was especially exercised towards the poor of Christ's flock. In the strictest sense of the words, "he did not let his left hand know what his right hand did." As a Christian, he walked circumspectly; not only anxious to avoid sin and every thing of a polluting nature, but to "abstain from the very appearance of evil." He exemplified in his character and VOL. III. 3d Series. nuine professors of Christianity, whom he failed not to exhort and warn with all long-suffering, and with a happy combination of fidelity and gentleness. As a preacher, his aim was rather to inform the judgments of his hearers, than to amuse their fancy, or inflame their passions. His discourses were usually well studied, and he was careful not to offer to the service of the sanctuary that which cost him nothing. He seldom introduced a subject into his stated ministry, on which he had not taken pains and done his best. His sermons were uniformly plain and instructive, generally judiciously arranged, and closely applied, and sometimes very impressive. To this his esteemed successor, having had very many opportunities of hearing him during the last five years of his ministry, has borne an unconstrained and unequivocal testimony. In every relation of life, and in N N |