they have been there, they have suffered much from the Circassians; yet, all things considered, they have succeeded much better than might have been expected. Their village is surrounded by Tartars, who befriend them as far as lies in their power. The Missionaries have a small wooden church; a printing house, with Arabic types cut in England, for printing and dispersing religious tracts in that language among their neighbors. Mr. Brunton has nearly completed the New Testament; which, considering he was ignorant of the language seven years ago, proves him to be an indefatigable man. They have also a cloth manufactory, and as much lard allowed them by the Russian government as they choose to cultivate; from which they furnish the surrounding country with potatoes, tobacco, &c. In their school they have nearly forty children, who are all instructed in the Christian religion : several of them have been sent from Circassia. the rest are Tartars. This has gained them the good will of their neighbors."

THE PARSON,

A CONTRAST TO DR. CRABB'S.

THE aged Sire was sick, the cottage mourned,
The wife in anguish, groan for groan returned.
Their woe was known-the news soon spread around,
Their PARSON heard, and at the place was found.
All days like Sabbaths were by him employ'd,
Only his sacred duties he enjoy❜d.

His work was joy-to soothe the bed of pain,
To rouse the soul, and gospel truth explain.
The Sire from youth had disobey'd his God;
He feared-he trembled, at the threat'ning rod.
The gentle Parson with a feeling heart,
The death of Jesus paints with sacred art;
He
proves that vilest sinners, when they cry
Are noticed by a gracious Savior's eye;
That he the temper of the mind regards-
That prayer sincere obtains divine rewards:
He opes the glories of the world to come,
The bliss which persevering faith has won :
On shining thrones the friends of God descries,
Once torn with anguish of repentant sighs:
Subdu'd by energy of truth divine,

Ten thousand beauties in the Savior shine.

Cheer'd was the heart that trembled at the grave,
The Preacher felt each transport which he gave.

Though blest with books, and urg'd to scenes more gay,
To this sad Cot he oft repair'd to pray;
Nor did he e'er neglect the poor old man,
But consolation gave as he began;
'Till God in love restor❜d his health again,
To bless his PARSON, as the best of men.

PHILO.

THE subject of the following memoir was the daughter of David and Hannah Brewster, who was born at Cairo, in the state of New-York, Feb. 21st, 1787. When she was about two years of age her mother made a publie profession of religion and dedicated her to God in baptism. Her natural disposition was gay, her imagination lively and she usually had a great flow of animal spirits. Like the rest of the degenerate children of Adam, she possessed a natural aptitude of heart to forget God, her Creator, which united with the gaity of her mind, created in her an aversion to religious instruction. The years of her childhood were spent without manifesting any seriousness or the least disposition to seek after God. When she began to mingle in young company her natural vivacity seemed to increase, and she engaged with great eagerness in the follies to which persons of her age are usually addicted. Parental instructions and admonitions seemed to have little effect. She sought the company of the gay and irreligious, and seldom failed to contribute her share of amusement. She continued this career of sin and folly, till the eighteenth year of her age. In the autumn of 1805, she went to Sharon in Connecticut, with a design of spending the ensuing winter with her uncle, and of attending the literary and dancing schools, which had been established in that place. In the pious conversation of her uncle and aunt, Hannah did not promise herself much pleasure; but in the company of her cousin, who, when she last saw her, was no less attached to youthful vanities than herself, she anticipated much satisfaction. Not so the counsel of the Almighty. He works in mysterious ways to accomplish his purposes; and there he was pleased to unveil to her view her lost condition by nature, and reveal his dear Son in her the hope of glory.

Her cousin had jus returned from South Hampton, where the Lord was pouring out his spirit and calling sinners into his kingdom. Eliza, (for that was her cousin's name) was deeply impressed with a sense of her sin, and exposedness to divine wrath. When Hannah arrived, she found Eliza serious and thoughtful. The natural gaiety, which she expected to discover in her, had fled. An expression of seriousness was impressed upon her counteranee, which seemed to indieate a material change in her mind. After the usual salutations, she requested Hannah to retire with her to another apartment. Eliza freely disclosed to her the feelings of her own mind, and pressed upon her the importance of immediate repentance for sin, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Hannah was deeply affected with the change, which she discovered in her cousin, and with the warm and affectionate addresses which she made to her. These impressions were abiding. They did not forsake her until she obtained good hope through grace, that the enmity of her heart was slain by the saving operations of the divine spirit. From this occurrence, a revival of religion commenced, which spread through the society and issued in the hopeful conversion of multitudes. Hannah's conviction of sin became pungent, and continued for some months. She found her heart was deceitful and desperately wicked. and was fully convinced, except it was renewed, she could not see the kingdom of God. All her relish for vain amusements forsook her, and a concern for the salvation of her immortal soul, completely occupied her attention. The following is an extract from a short account of her exercises, which was found among her papers since her decease.

SHARON, NOV. 28, 1805.-This evening we attended conference. The conversation was on repentance. I trembied and wished its necessity was not so much urged.-DEC. 8, I attended meeting the day past, and this evening. I was. never so deeply affected in my life. I believe I see in some measure what a vile wretch I am. TUESDAY, This afternoon, Miss B-, came to visit consin Laura and myself. She was lively, but my spirits were sunk. I found it impossible for me to shake off the impressions, which had been made upon my mind, for I considered myself under the frowns of the Almighty. I tried to make myself sociable, for I thought the visit would soon be over. There was a religious meeting in the evening, and I expected to attend. I was disappointed, and how great was the disappointment! About sunset Miss B - said she would spend the evening with us. Then my heart was full, and guilt hung heavy on my mind.

I retired to my chamber, and there gave vent to my anguish in a flood of tears, but soon wiped my weeping eyes, and returned to the company, hoping no one would discover that I had wept. DEC. 31st.-Is it possible this is the last day of the year! Then I am one year nearer the time when I shall leave all transitory things. Perhaps a few more months, a few more days, or even hours only may pass, and I shall lie low in the silent grave, and the places that now know me, will know me no more forever." But the question is, how have I spent the year past? Am I any better prepared to make my exit from time to eternity, than at the beginning of it? What have I done for the glory of God? Oh nothing! How my time has been mispent? The year is gone never to return. Never can I recall the hours that are past.

JANUARY 1, 1806.—We attended conference last evening. I thought my hard heart was in some measure melted. But I am convinced no one, under the influence of a carnal heart, can act from right motives. This day I resolve, with the help of Almighty God, to begin a new life; but without his assistance I can do nothing. I resolve to watch and pray. O that I may be taught from on high, so to do. I resolve to use all the means in my power, to obtain salvation, through a Redeemer. I hope I may meditate on my conduct the year past, and quit this chase of vanity. My whole life has been a series of rebellion against a holy God. O that he would give me a new heart, and his should be all the glory.-Oh what a situation we are in, when we are at enmity with God, and the wrath of the Almighty abideth on us. O that this heart was changed! As I was walking last evening, the moon shone very bright: Ah, thought I, if divine light could shine into my soul, as this luminary does on the earth, how grateful should I feel, how dear should the rememberance of it be. I fear the impressions which have been made on my mind, are wearing off. I have fallen into a state of lethargy, from which perhaps, I shall not be aroused, but by falling into eternity and meeting an angry God. Should this be the case, dreadful will be my doom. An eternity rendered wretched by all the mercies I have abused, by all the calls and invitations I have rejected. I think my situation is more dangerons, than it would be if my distress were so great that I were driven to despair. The Lord knoweth what is best for me. I am convinced nothing but his Almighty power can remove this mountain of sin, that separates my soul from him.

Last evening the Rev. M. P attended conference here. I never heard any person talk better. I thought he pointed

out the whole duty of man, and cleared up the doctrine of election, entirely to my mind. After meeting, I had some conversation with him. O, I wish I was a christian! He said I must submit myself entirely to God. Remember, said he, the Judge of all the earth will do right." These words seemed to give me comfort.

At the time this was written, Hannah did not entertain a hope that her heart had been renewed by divine grace. She afterwards mentioned the meeting alluded to above, to her sister, and said she thought the enmity of her heart was then slain. The humbling doctrines of the gospel, to which she felt before opposed, appeared reasonable and amiable. The terror and anxiety of her mind, gave place to composure and peace. In February, she returned home. The change which had taken place in her, was visible to all her acquaintances. She appeared serious, but not gloomy. The people of God were her chosen friends and companions. The company of her former associates in sin, was irksome. She manifested an entire aversion to those amusements in which she before delighted. Reading the scriptures, prayer and public worship, were exercises in which she took great satisfaction. The succeeding summer she taught school. She read a portion of scripture morning and evening, and endeavoured to instruct her pupils in the principles of the christian religion, During the summer it is probable the following covenant was written and signed by her. It appears to be in imitation of the one in Doddridge's "Rise and Progress of religion in the soul, from which some of the sentences are copied.

Self dedication, or a Covenant with God.

Eternal and incomprehensible God, creator of heaven and earth, who searchest the hearts and triest the reins of the children of men," I desire to present myself before thee, with the deepest humiliation and abasement of soul. Sensible how unworthy such a sinful creature is to appear before the holy Majesty of heaven, and especially on such an occasion as this, to enter into covenant transaction with thee. But the scheme and plan are thine own. Thy infinite condescension hath proposed it. I come therefore, acknowledging myself to have been a great offender, "smiting on my breast and saying. God be merciful to me, a sinner." I come invited by the name of thy Son, trusting wholly in his perfect righteousnes, entreating thee for his sake to be merciful to my unrighteousness, and to remember my sins no more. Receive, I beseech thee, thy revolted creature. I do here ratify the engagements. which were made for me, when I was baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy