and proposed the usual questions; Mr. M. Phillips, one of the tutors at Rother ham, offered the ordination-prayer; and Dr. Williams, the other tutor, gave the charge, from Phil. ii. 20, 21, 22.; Mr. Roby, of Manchester, preached to the people, from Heb. x. 25.; and Mr. Ralph, of Liverpool, concluded with prayer. Mr. Charrier preached in the evening, from John xx. 29. at The Independent congregation Cook's Ground, Chelsea, late under the pastoral charge of Mr. B. Fielder (who died in June, 1803, after having preached there upwards of thirty years) having given an unanimous call to Mr.J. Bunce, jun. (one of his church, and who had laboured among them since Mr. F.'s death) he accepted the same; and was publicly set apart to be their minister, by prayer and imposition of hands, on Tuesday, the 28th of August. Mr.Torlin, of Harlington, began with reading the Scriptures and prayer; Mr. Thorp introduced the service of the day and asked the questions; Dr.Duncan offered the ordination prayer; Mr. Fryer gave the charge, from 1 Tim. iv, former part of ver. 6.; Mr. Stollery preached to the people, from 1 Thes. iii. 8; Mr. Hawkins, of Yorkshire, concluded with prayer. Aug. 29. The Rev. Js. Trego, late student at Cheshunt, was ordained at Ebley chapel, as an itinerant in the late Lady Huntingdon's connexion. Mess. Arbone, Chamberlain, Collins, Bradley, and Barnard, all in the same connexion, engaged in this service. Sept. 9. A new chapel was opened at Holloway, an increasing neighbourhood, between Islington and Highgate, near London, by Mr. James Haldane of Edinburgh, who preached morning and afternoon. It is intended to be supplied by Evangelical Ministers in the Dissenting mode of worship. Sept. 11, The Rev. John Grey, from Hoxton Academy, was ordained over a church recently established at Guildford. Mr. E. A. Dunn began with prayer and roading; Mr. Atkinson (junior tutor) gave an account of a church of Christ, and asked the questions; Mr. Buck, of London, offered the ordination-prayer; Mr. Bowden, of Tooting, gave the charge from Ephes. iv. 10; Mr. Prattof Farnham, prayed; Mr. Harris, man, of Kingston, preached from I Thes. v. 12, 13; Mr. Coulson, of Crondall, concluded. Mr.Buck preached in the evening, from Prov. xi. 30. - About three years ago, the old plac of worship was deserted and in ruins. Now it may be In our last number we noticed the election of the Rev. Mr. Foster to the Perpetual Curacy of St. James's, Clerkenwell, and stated that a scrutiny had been demanded, and agreed to by the Churchwardens. This demand, however, we are informed they have since thought it their duty to reject, and for the following reasons, viz. 1. Because the election, or poll, was itself attended by a scrutiny, inspectors were mutually appointed, who sifted the suspicious votes; and considerable numbers, on each side, were, in consequence, rejected. 2. Because Mr. Foster was publicly and oth ally declared to be duly elected minister of St. James's before any demand for a scrutiny was made. 3. Because, in granting this demand, the churchwardens acted under a false impression that it was their duty to do so; which impression resulted from the advice then given by the vestry clerk himself.-4. Because, after the case had been ably argued by counsel on both sides, and the highest legal autho rities carefully investigated, such a scrutiny, as was required, did not appear to be known to the law of England as applicable to such elections -5. Because neither the churchwardens, nor their assessor, are furnished by law with due authority for con ducting such a scrutiny in a just and effi cient manner, having no power to convene witnesses, to administer an oath, or to punish falsehood, fraud, &c.-6. Because the Rev. Mr. Lendon, who firs: demanded the scrutiny, himself refused to be finally bound by its determination; and, lastly, That to put the parties to such an enor mous expence as that which the scrutiny would occasion (probably not less than 5 or 6000l.) under such hopeless circumstances, and without any legal obligation or precedent, might have been deemed a measure of extreme folly and prodigality. Mr. L. has entered a caveat in the Bishop of London's Court, This is the only pro ceeding which has yet taken place; and the Rev. Mr. Foster has pursued the proper legal steps for removing the caveat in a short time. British & Foreign Bible Society. The exclusive object of this So. ciety is, to diffuse the knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, by circulat ing them in the different languages spoken throughout Great Britain and Ireland; and also, according to the extent of its funds, by promoting the printing of them in foreign languages, and the distribution of them in foreign countries. The principles upon which this undertaking will be conducted, are as comprehensive as the nature of the object suggests that they should be. In the execution of the plan, it is proposed to embrace the common support of Christians at large; and to invite the concurrence of persons of every description, who profess to regard the Scriptures as the proper Standard of Faith. It may be necessary to add, in soliciting the countenance of the Public, that, in consequence of the enlarged means of instruction which the lower classes in this country have enjoyed of late years, a desire of perusing the Scriptures has considerably increased among them; and also that in Wales, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, and other parts of the world, Bibles are greatly wanted, and, in some, are sought for with an eagerness which, but for authentic assurances to that effect, would scarcely be credited. Influenced by these considerations, a numerous and respectable Meeting was convened at the London Tavern, on the 7th of March, 1804, of which we gave an account in our Magazine for April. (as mentioned in our Mag. for that month) a Report of the Committee was read, purporting that they had been occupied in opening communications with various persons of influence in different parts of the United Kingdom and of the Continent, for the purpose of obtaining important intelligence, of augmenting the Funds of the Society, and otherwise promoting its interests. A Plan of the Society was then unanimously adopted. The chief Resolutions, differing from those given in our April Mag. were the following: "The Committee shall consist of thirtysix Laymen, of whom twenty-four who shall have most frequently attended, shall be eligible for re-election for the ensuing year. Six of the Committee shall be Fo. reigners resideat in London or its vicinity; half the remainder shall be Members of the Church of England; and the other half members of other denominations of Christians. Minister who is a member of the Society, "Every Clergyman and Dissenting shall be entitled to attend and vote at ali Meetings of the Committee. "The Treasurer and Secretaries for the time being, shall be considered as Mem bers of the Committee. "No person deriving any emolument or profit from the Society, shall be entitled to sit or vote in the Committee. "The Committee shall conduct the bu siness of the Society; appoint all Officers except the Treausrer; have power to call Special General Meetings; and shall be charged with procuring for the Society suitable Patronage, both British and Fo(signed) At a subsequent General Meeting, held at the London Tavern on reign. Wednesday, the 2d of May, 1804 G. SHARP, Chairman." PRESIDENT, Right Hon. John Lord Teignmouth. William Alers, Esq. COMMITTEE. Cha. Grant, Esq. M. P. Jos ph Reyner, Esq. Secretaries, Rev. John Owen, M. A. Rev Joseph Hughes, M. A. Rev. Charles Frederick Steinkoffpt, M. A. Assistant Secretaries, Mr. Joseph Tarn. Mr. Thomas Smith. In our last we mentioned the recent and much-lamented death of Mr. Winkworth, one of the Chaplains of St. Saviour's, Southwark, who died at Reading Aug. 22, where he had gone for the recovery of his health. He was buried at his own church. On the 11th inst. came on the election of a Successor, when the Rev. W. Mann, A. M. was chosen by a great majority (300 to 25) Mr. Gilson being the other candidate. Mr. Mann is succeeded in the evening at Ely chapel, by the Rev. Mr. Holbrook. The Rev. John Knight, late minister of the congregation at Nightingale Lane, has accepted the charge of the church at Ponder's End. The meeting-house in Nightingale Lane being pulled down to make room for the London Docks, the people have removed, for the present, to a building in King Henry's Yard. We are requested to announce, that a plan of regulation is adopted at Bristol, respecting the mode of collecting for meeting-houses, &c. A certain number of cases will be admitted annually, and none be countenanced but such as are so recommended. Ministers and others are requested to state particulars in their applications, and to corre. spond with the Rev. H. Page, who is the appointed Secretary. After our Obituary was gone folto press, we received the lowing painful intelligence : - On Tuesday, the 18th inst. died the Rev. Jas. Mathews, of Whetstone, aged 62, who for many years was a respectable bookseller in the Strand. During the last eighteen years he has devoted his labours in the ministry with much acceptance to the inhabitants of the above village, who, by his death, sustain a great loss, being, in general, poor people. It is hoped the great Head of the church will direct some individual to supply the destitute flock, who may be enabled to manifest the same disinterested desire to do good which was so conspicuous in their late pastor. List of Lectures in and near London, for October. 14. LORD'S DAY. Broad Street, ev. Mr. 9. Tu. Broad Street, m. Dr. Fisher. 10. WED. Prayer-Meeting for the Nation, ev. Mr. Gaffee's. 25. 28. 21. TH. Monthly-Meeting (Indep.). When may a people be said to be a The proper Influence of Reli- TH. Monthy-Meeting (Bap) m. at Mr. Dore's, Mr. Prance to preach. Ascension of Christ. Fetter Lane, ev. Mr. Hughes. - Public Worship. LORD'S DAY. Broad Street, ev. Mr. Tabernacle and Tottenham Court Chapels, Hoxton Academy Chapel, Mr. Weaver, THE REAPERS' SONG. YE verdant hills, ye smiling fields, To man a rich supply; To Nature's bounteous King; Whose voice, loud-sounding from the pole, The zephyr's silken wing! Bow its luxuriant head 1 In vain, ye swains, had been your care, Their gracious influence shed. Early and latter rain. And now his hand hath crown'd our toil, We joy, like those that share the spoil, The harvest home to bear! With shouts the laughing pastures ringWith grateful hearts, ye reapers, sing The praise of Heav'n's eternal King, Through whose paternal care ye bring The produce of the year! Morn her melting tints displaying All have pow'rful charms for me → When, my Lord, compar'd with thee! Soft and sweet are show'rs descending On the parch'd, expecting ground; Fragrance, from the fields ascending, Scatters health and joy around. These, with ev'ry earthly blessing, Loudly for thanksgiving call Yet, one smile from thee possessing, Surely, far exceeds them all! Sweet is sleep to tired nature; Sweet to labour is repose; Sweet is life to ev'ry creature; Sweet the balm that hope bestows: But tho' spring, and ev'ning's breezes, Sleep, and hope, and lite, to me All are pleasant nothing pleases, Jesus! like a smile from thee! Margate. W. B. COLLYER, ON THE MOTTO on the Present Duke of Roxburgh. Are easy, yea, delightful too; When dangers threaten in thy cause, Divert iny steady mind? Here danger shall be sweet indeed O make me willing to forego Printed by G. AULD, Greville Street, London S -- |