the first Monday of every month established. Last October I attended one of these Meetings at Basle, at which a great number of people assembled; to whom I delivered an address, from Mat. ix.36-38, which will be printed. This evening a similar Meeting will take place in this town, so interesting for the celebrated Augspurg Confession, which which was read here in the presence of the Emperor Charles the Fifth. There are young men, both among such as have had a learned education and among the illiterate, who are desirous to devote themselves to the service of God among the Heathen. For their benefit, another Missionary Seminary is about to be established at Basle; in which town the Clergy are extremely favourable to the cause of Missions. Many come also cheerfully forward with their contributions. At St. Gall in Switzerland, I became personally ac quainted with several most noble charac. ters, who are indefatigable in every good word and work. One of the most generous supporters of the Missionary cause in that city, is Mr. Steinman, a merchant, retired from business, 77 years of age, who has collected many hundred florins for this important design. There are also four Ladies there, all belonging to one family, whom I may call Patterns of Christian virtue. At Winterthur, Zurich, Aarau, Bern, and in other cities of Switzerland, there is also a seed which serves the Lord. Though Zurich is at present the seat of the Swiss Government, and the foreign Ambassadors reside there, no theatre is suffered to exist. At the last Synod of the Zurich Clergy (attended by about 150 members) to which I kindly was invited by the venerable Antistes Hess, it was unanimously resolved, To represent to the Government the high importance of a stricter observance of the Christian Sabbath; and it is confidently expected that some regulations to this effect will be immediately adapted by the Zurich Government. I am on my way to Munich and Vienna. If God spare my life, I hope to see yon again by the end of the present or the beginning of 1816. Yours, most affectionately, &c. AUXILIARY SOCIETIES. On July 19, was held at Bideford, the North Devon Auxiliary Missionary Meeting. In the morning Mr. H. Besley, of Ilfracombe, preached from Rom. 1. 17.--In the afternoon a statement was given of the success of Missions in various parts of the world. In the evening a sermon was preached from Ps. Ixxii. 19. by Mr. H. W. Gatdiner of Barnstaple. The preceding evening, Mr. R. Meek of South Molton, preached from 1 Pet. ii. 4. Messrs. Sharpe, Smith, Jackson, J. Evans, jun. Robinson, Patridge, and R. Evaus, engaged in prayer. THE Anniversary of the South Devon Missionary Auxiliary Society, was held at Plymouth and Plymouth Dock, on the 10th, 11th, and 12th of October. Mr. Allen, of Exeter, preached on Tuesday evening, at Mr. Moore's New Tabernacle; Messrs. Durell and Burn engaged in prayer. Mr. Rooker, of Tavistock, at Mr. Mends' chapel, on Weduesday morning, where Messrs. Morley and Burghes engaged in prayer. Mr. Jeans, of Charmouth, preached on Wednesday evening, at Mr. Davis's Chapel, Dock; Mess. Davidson and Durell prayed. The business of the Society was transacted in Mr. Wilcocks's when Messrs. Mends, Allen, Rooker, chapel, Dock, on Thursday morning; Barn, Morley, and Sheppard, delivered appropriate observations and thanksgivings to the great Head of the church for the success attendant on the exer tions of the Parent Society, congratulating each other also on the establishment of a Branch Society at Plymouth Dock. The Lord's Supper was administered in the Methodist chapel, Dock; the Rev. J. Morley presided, and Messrs. Mends, Alleu, Jeans, and Burn, assisted in the services. AT a meeting of the NORTH WALES Congregational Ministers, held at HOLYWELL, Oct. 25, 1815, it was unanimously resolved, 1. That it is the duty of the ministers present, to unite their exertions, with a view of having an Annual Missionary Meeting in NORTH WALES. 2. That the first meeting shall be heid (at a place to be hereafter appointed) sometime in the course of next Summer; and if any way possible, a few days before, or a few days after, the Missionary Meeting at CHESTER, as this may be convenient to English ministers who may be expect ed to attend on the occasion. 3. That it is highly desirable to have this Meeting conducted, not by Christians of one denomination only; but on the same liberal principles as are displayed in the Missionary Meetings in London, Bristol, &c. 4. That the Rev. Dr. Lewis be requested to act as Secretary; to whom all communications on the subject are to be directed. All Communications to the Rev. Mr. BURDER, or the Rev. Mr. TRACY, on the business of the Missionary Society, are desired to be addressed to them at the Missionary Rooms, No. 8, Old Jewry; where attendance is given every day from Ten to Three o'clock. Collections and Anonymous Donations, from 16th Nov. to 16th Dec, inclusive.] Launceston Branch of Cornwall Auxiliary Society A few poor People at Heytesbury, by Miss Everett Exeter Auxiliary Missionary Society, by Rev. Mr. Alien. Rev. D. Evans and Congregation, Rayadr Mr. Evans and ditto, Rhydyceisied M. Morgan and ditto, Pentretygwys Miss Wells and Friends, St. Albans Newcastle Auxiliary Missionary Society, by Mr. Fenwick, Secretary Collection by the Juvenile Auxiliary Society, of the First Relief Con gregation of Dundee An Old British Tar Invergordon Auxiliary Society, by Mr. H. Holm, N. B. 3 0 .100 5 5 3 3 20 20 1. 0 0 10 12 92 5 16 17 11 11 0 4 0 J. W. Ford Devon Penny Society, by Treasurers G. G. and E. P. Shoe Lane Auxiliary Missionary Society, by Rev. Mr. Austin Female Friends and Young Persons at Southampton, for Chinese Mission 18 Oxford. Poetry. ELEGY ON THE DEPARTED YEAR, + Though clouds and darkness round its base appear. Then cease to mourn, and sing in joyful strains, O think of India's and of Afric's plains! Till Time and Death shall close their long career, Knowest thou the Ordinances of Heaven? Canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth. Job xxxviii. 33. WHAT mighty pow'r, what wond'rous grace, To ev'ry time, in ev'ry place, Revolving endless scenes of love Have measur'd out the ages past; And will as long as Time shall last. Creation's life and Motion's spring, And flow'ry Spring revives again; Brings Autumn's mellow fruits and grain. And millions in succession live. And gives to Hope a substance sure, To dwell with God is heav'n above. To man renew'd, and pardon'd giv'n, They shall beat their swords into plough shares, and their spears into pruning-hooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. Isaiah ii. 4. THOU infinite, holy, and true, How dreadful the days that have been! But glory to God the most High, WILLIAMS and BIRTLES, Printers, Great Saviour and Prince of our peace, And chase the vile demons away! ALIQUIS. |