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sake of leaving a trifle more to his heirs, he has withheld from immortal souls, the gospel of salvation.

As united and concentrated exertion is most powerful and successful, to this we now invite you. We confidently hope, that ministers, deacons, and private brethren, will take an active part in this good work, and exert themselves in forming, in their respective neighbourhoods, societies auxiliary to the State Convention; that all monies and other property may be at the disposal of the united wisdom of the whole, unless when a specific object is named by the donors; in which case, it will be faithfully applied to that object, whether foreign or domestic missions, or the support of our literary institutions. We trust it will be obvious to every one, that a State Convention on the general plan marked out by the Constitution, supported by the different auxiliaries, is the best means of promoting the great object we have in view.

We have therefore appointed Rev. John R. Dodge, as a travelling agent, to make the necessary explanations; to assist in organizing Societies; to solicit donations and subscriptions, and receive whatever is contributed to the funds of the Convention; who will make returns to the Board at their next annual meeting at Bethel, the 3d Wednesday in October, 1825, at 10 o'clock, A. M.

Done by order of the Board,

JOHN CONANT, Chairman.
JOSEPH W. SAWYER, Cl'k. pro tem,
Royalton, Feb. 9, 1825.

EXTRAORDINARY MUNIFICENCE.

GODFREY HAGA, Esq. a citizen of Philadelphia, died last February, leaving an estate of more than three hundred thousand dollars, which he disposed of in the following manner by his will.

more than two hundred thousand dollars, is bequeathed to the said Society for propagating the gospel among the heathen, and to be appropriated from time to time, as the Society shall direct. Mr. Haga, who had no patrimonial estate, acquired his large fortune, by industry and economy. Throughout life he sustained the character of a good man, (we use the word emphatically,) and did not wait till the hour of death to become charitable. For his connexions, both in this country and in Germany, he made provision while he was in the enjoyment of health. His donations for the relief of the poor, and to public institutions, were many and mu nificent. When the Brethren in Philadelphia, determined a few years ago, to rebuild their church, he gave them five thousand dollars: and those who were best acquainted with him, say, that from the time of Mrs. Haga's death, until the period of his own dissolution, he expended in charity, more than one hundred thousand dollars.

The simple interest of the money which Mr. Haga has here given for the propagation of the gospel among the Heathen, will constantly support 25 missionaries. The whole number of missionaries employed by the United Brethren in all parts of the world in 1819 was 85. Mr. Haga's donation, will enable the Society greatly to enlarge its sphere of operations.

THE SCRIPTURES IN SPANISH.

The American Bible Society have recently procured stereotype plates, for the whole Spanish Bible of the Version of the Padre Scio, from the Madrid edition of 1779, superintended by the Translator himself. A very handsome edition printed from them, has just left the press. It is an octavo volume of 1100 pages.

The object of the Society is to circulate these in Mexico, South America, and To the Pennsylvania Hospital, the sum the Spanish possessions in this hemisof $1000. To the Northern Dispensary, phere, in all of which the Scriptures are $1000. To the Southern Dispensary, very scarce, and command a good price. $1000. To the Pennsylvania Institution As the Society sell the copies at the very for the Deaf and Dumb, $1000. To the low price of $1,50, merely covering the German Society, $2000. To the Bible cost; we would suggest to merchants Society, $4,000. To the Widow's Asy-trading with those parts, that it might be lum, $5,000. To the Orphan's Asylum, $10,000. To sundry persons, $50,500. To the Brethren's Church (the Moravian Church) in Philadelphia, $2,000. For the relief of superannuated preachers, their widows; and missionaries, and their widows,belonging to the Brethren's Church, $6,000. To the Society for propagating the gospel among the heathen, $20,000. This constitutes a fund, the interest of which, is to be applied by the Society for the purpose of educating pious young men at Nazareth Hall, for the gospel ministry. The residue of his estate, valued at

well for them to send parcels of these books to the ports where they trade. We have no doubt that they will find for them such a market as will prove profitable to themselves, while they are promoting the benevolent objects of that Institution.

MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

Messrs. Editors,

IF you think the insertion of the following in the Magazine, will be of any use, either to encourage the friends of the

Foreign Mission, or stimulate others to engage in the good work, you are requested to give it a place in your Magazine. Yours in Christian affection,

B. JACOBS.

ON Monday evening, February 14, the male members of the Baptist Society in Cambridge formed themselves into a Foreign Missionary Society, and made choice of the following officers:

President, Rev. Bela Jacobs.

Vice President, Dea. Levi Farwell. Secretary, Charles Everett. Treasurer, Dea. William Brown. Collectors, Elijah Corey, Eph. Chamberlain, William Hovey, Nathan Russell, John Coolidge.

This Society has already collected between 150 and 200 dollars, to aid the cause of Missions among the heathen. The females in the Baptist Society have always had a Missionary Society, the funds of which have been devoted to Domestic Missions. But it is expected that they will also do something for Foreign Mis

sions.

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You will be gratified to learn, that the Lord has recently visited the Baptist church in Frederickton, and one or two others on the river St. John, with the outpourings of his blessed Spirit. In Frederickton, particularly, every circumstance portended a very powerful revival, when I left that place. I baptized seventeen persons while there, and the work was apparently but just commencing. There is a great famine and hunger for the word of God, in that region, and but few ministers in all the province who profess to preach Christ and him crucified,' as the only hope for helpless and perishing sinners.

(Communicated for the Magazine.)

Elder Dunbar of Nobleborough, Maine, who has recently been on a visit to the Province of New Brunswick, writes to a friend in Portland, that in Elder Easta

The Maine Baptist Auxiliary Society, to brook's congregation, in Waterboro', N.B.

aid Foreign Missions.

President, Rev. Benjamin Eames.
Vice-President, Rev. Samuel Fogg.
Corr. Secretary, Rev. Job Washburn.
Rec. Secretary, Oakes Perry.
Treasurer, Hezekiah Prince.
(Nine Directors.)

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between 40 and 50 have lately obtained a hope, and have been baptized. In Sheffield, the town adjoining, the revival is spreading with very favourable appearances. The Baptist church in Frederickton, the seat of government, has been many years without a pastor. The church have lately been excited to much self examination and prayer. Several youths being awakened, the church sent for Elder James, the Welsh preacher, who spent a few Sabbaths with them, and baptized 11, the first fruits of a powerful revival which they are now enjoying. Brother Dunbar baptized 17 more, and when he left them, every circumstance concurred to indicate that the revival was but just commencing. He was obliged to leave them destitute of preaching, and without any certain prospect of being supplied.

Total, $1413,01 LETTER FROM REV. SOLOMON GOODALE,

These two Societies meet alternately, at the 1st and 2d Church in Thomaston, in Warren and Camden, on the 1st Wednesday of September annually, when a discourse is delivered in public.

TO A FRIEND, DATED

Dear Brother,

Bristol, (N.Y.) March 9, 1825.

In many places in this region, the Lord is giving samples of what omnipotent

Rev. RUSSEL SMITH, of New-Haven, (N. Y.) was set apart to the work of an Evangelist, Dec. 2, 1824. Order of exercises as follows: Rev. Asa Averill preach

posed the usual questions to the candidate. Rev. Timothy Brewster gave the charge. Rev. P. Brown gave the right hand of fellowship.

grace can do, in bowing stout hearted sinners to the sceptre of Jesus Christ. In Geneva, there is a precious work of grace in Dr. Axtel's congregation. That good man is "reaping in joy from the seed heed the sermon. Rev. Perley Brown prohas sown in tears.' Numbers have recently professed their faith in Christ, and the work is yet in progress. The town of Gorham, is now sharing largely in the shower of Divine mercy. Many have already united with the people of God, and many more are expected soon to come forward, and "subscribe with the hand unto the Lord, and surname themselves by the name of Israel.”—In Manchester, a good work has recently commenced in Elder Sha's congregation. Appearances are flattering.

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There has been for some time past, a very powerful revival in Palmyra. All ages and descriptions of people, are among the subjects of this blessing. Multitudes have abandoned their false hopes, and false schemes, to trust for salvation in that || grace, which reigns by righteousness unto eternal life." About three hundred have united with the Baptist, Presbyterian, and Methodist churches; and to each in about equal numbers. I am told that the good work, though subiding in Palmyra, is spreading in some of the adjacent towns. In Genessee, the Lord is pouring out his Spirit, and both the Baptists and Pedobaptists are sharing in the blessed effusion. The Baptist church in Bloomfield has enjoyed a refreshing from the presence of the Lord. About twenty have hopefully been turned from darkness to light.

A brother in the ministry writes me under date of Jan. 17, from the Westward, that the Lord is doing wondrous things for Ohio. A reformation commenced in the north part of that State, in October last, and still continues. Ten or twelve towns have been visited, and most of them destitute of the stated ministry of the word. This is the work of Him "who

worketh all things after the counsel of his own will." We ought to be encouraged to pray, "Father, thy will be done."

Very sincerely yours,

SOLOMON GOODALE.

ORDINATIONS, &c.

ORDAINED at Lorraine, (N.Y.) May 6, 1824, Rev. PERLEY BROWN, as Pastor of the First Baptist Church in that town. The usual questions were proposed to the candidate, and the sermon preached by Rev. Norman Guiteau. Charge by Rev. Elisha Morgan. Right hand of fellowship, by Rev. Hiram Cornell. Address to the Church, by Rev. N. Guiteau.

ORDAINED at Bridport, (Vt.) on the 27th of January, Rev. JONATHAN MERRIAM, JR. as Pastor of the Baptist church in that Joseph W. Sawyer, of Brandon, from 1 town. The sermon was preached by Rev. Tim. iv. 16. The consecrating prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Sawyer, of Orwell; the charge was given by Rev. Isaac Fuller, of Poultney; the right hand of fellowship by Rev. Horace Griswold, of Fabius, (N.Y.) and the Address to the church, by Rev. Leeman Andrews, of Wallingford.

ORDAINED at Lambertsville, (N.J.) Feb. 10, 1825, the Rev. JOHN BOOTH, to the work of an evangelist. Sermon by Rev. Joseph H. Kennard, from Gal. i. 10; questions respecting the views and experience of the candidate, by Rev. John || Boggs; consecrating prayer, by Rev. Mr. Kennard; charge, by the Rev. Mr. Boggs, from 1 Cor. iv. 2.

ORDAINED at North Yarmouth, (Me.) on Wednesday, the 16th of Feb. the Rev. G. D. BOARDMAN, as a Missionary to Burmah. On Tuesday evening, the council Yarmouth. Were present, delegates from met in the Baptist Meeting-house, at North seventeen churches. The candidate, after the council was organized, gave a relation mission. On the following day, the conof his Christian experience, and call to the gregation assembled in the Rev. Mr. Cumming's meeting house, which had been politely offered for the occasion, and the troductory prayer, by Rev. Prof. Briggs; following exercises were performed: InSermon by Rev. Dr. Chaplin; ordaining bron; charge by Rev. Dr. Bolles, of Saprayer by the Rev. John Tripp, of Helem; the right hand of fellowship by Rev. T. B. Ripley, of Portland; and concluding prayer by Rev. Daniel Chessman, of Hallowell. Mr. B. is the first person who has been set apart in this State, to a foreign mission.

ORDAINED at Guildford, (Conn.) on Thursday, the 24th of Feb. Mr. ALVA B. GOLDSMITH, to the work of the gospel of hands. Consecrating prayer by Rev. ministry, by fasting, prayer, and laying on Frederick Wightman; Charge by Rev. Oliver Wilson; Right hand of fellowship by Rev. Pierpont Brockett. Also at the same time and place, Mr. Joshua Goldsmith was ordained as Deacon. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Brockett; Charge by Rev. Mr. Wightman. After which, Rev. Mr. Wilson delivered a discourse from Jonah iii. 2.

ORDAINED at Haverhill, on the 15th of March, the REV. WILLIAM BOWEN, as Pastor of the Second Baptist Church in that town. Introductory prayer and sermon by the Rev. G. F. Davis, of South Reading; ordaining prayer by Rev. J. Houghton, of Newburyport; charge by Rev. Mr. Keeley, of Haverhill; fellowship of the churches by Rev. C. O. Kimball, of Methuen; address to the Church and Society by Rev. J. Barnaby, of Salisbury; concluding prayer by Rev. S. Chamberlain, of New-Rowley; benediction by the Pastor elect.

IN January last, a new Baptist MeetingHouse was dedicated to the service of God, in Mexico, (N.Y.) Sermon by Rev. Mr. Gilbert, of Syracuse.

A Baptist church was constituted at Lambertsville, (N. J.) Feb. 10, 1825. An appropriate discourse was delivered by the Rev. John Boggs, from 1 Peter ii. 4, 5. Rev. Charles Bartolett made the necessary inquiries, and attended to the reading of the letters and covenant. The charge, by the Rev. Joseph H. Kennard, from Phil. i. 27.

OBITUARY.

DOCTOR WILLARD.

Mr. WILLARD was born of pious par- || ents, Feb. 12, 1786; with whom he continued until he commenced his classical studies. In 1807, he was baptized and became a member of the Baptist Church in Harvard. His only hope was in the atonement of the great Redeemer; and he gave clear evidence that he was the subject of a work of grace in his heart by a life of piety and virtue. Having made choice of the profession of medicine, and. endeavoured to qualify himself for its active duties, he established himself as a Physician in the town of Western. From this place he removed, but after an absence of some years, he returned again,|| and continued there the remainder of his days.

Doctor Willard was not satisfied with a mere profession of Christianity. He maintained a life and conversation, as becometh a person professing godliness. He frequently availed himself of the opportunities which his professional duties gave him, of recommending religion to his patients as the one thing needful. He contributed liberally to Missionary and other charitable purposes. While he felt for the heathen abroad, he was not unmindful of the spread of the gospel at home. By his influence, a Baptist Society was established in the town of Western. His house was frequently converted into a place of public worship; and he took a deep interest in whatever related to the prosperity of religion, and the welfare of immortal souls.

In 1824, he was thrown from his carriage, and was so injured that he never regained his health. After this affecting event, he only lived a little more than two months; during which time he suffered the most excruciating pains, which he endured with Christian resignation. He

frequently stated, that the promises of the Bible were to him a source of peculiar consolation.

A short time before he died, he was asked, what was the state of his mind? He replied, O my Saviour is precious to. my soul. He repeatedly expressed a desire, that the appointed time, when he should bid adieu to this world of sin, might come. And he looked forward with ineffable delight to the period when he should see the Redeemer as he is, and join the happy throng who are employed in praising him for the riches of his grace. He died with a hope that is an anchor to the soul both sure and stedfast, and that entereth into that within the vail.

He was enabled to say: "O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory, through our Lord Jesus Christ."

He left an afflicted widow and four children to lament the loss of a kind husband and a tender parent.

"The memory of the just is blessed."

"Until the trump of Gabriel sound,
His dust must lay beneath the ground;
But when the saints shall take their flight,
His soul and body shall unite."

MRS. P.

MRS. P was the daughter of a Presbyterian clergyman of Connecticut. She was favoured with the usual education of

those times; and was an attendant from family, and in public. She was a youth infancy, on the worship of God in the at the commencement of the revolutionary and in those times, it is well known,

war,

there was little attention to vital religion. [ It is understood there never was a religious awakening in the town of her nativity, until a few years ago. At the age of about 28 years, she removed to Massachu

setts.

Toward the close of the year 1813, Mrs. P. with her husband and three daughters, emigrated to the state of Ohio. Here, for a number of years, she pursued the common avocations of life, and was favoured with good health

On Saturday, August 24, 1823, Mrs. P. was, however, again confined with the prevailing fever, with the addition of other disorders. Soon after the attack, she had no hopes of recovery. The physician and her family were of the same opinion, and at her desire, gave her the information. Her great concern was to be prepared to meet God in peace. She was far from that actual readiness which she needed. She was conscious before her sickness, she was not in such a state of mind as she ought to be. Prayer, at her desire, was made to God, as her condition required; and she anxiously waited for an answer in peace. It was feared she would despair, but her faith seemed to take fast hold on the Rock of Ages.

About two days before her exit, she found him whom her soul loved. Her feelings had accorded with the language, "Draw me, we will run after thee." "Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest." "By night, on my bed, I sought him whom my soul loveth; I sought him, but I found him not." But now in the time of greatest need, Christ was more than ever precious to her soul; and she had a most extraordinary view of his divine loveliness. She cried out with great emphasis and delight, "Lord Jesus! lovely, lovely Lord Jesus!" At this moment,

In the beginning of Oct. 1821, she had an attack of fever, was very ill, and conceived it was her last sickness. She was then awakened to a sense of eternal realities. She thought she must appear before God, and felt herself unprepared. Her conviction of sin arose to that height, that for one day, (to use her own words) she experienced the horrors of hell. She made a frank and full confession of her sins to God, and to her friends; and viewed herself as justly a subject of Divine wrath. When she was told of the readiness of Christ to save the penitent, she said, "Can there be mercy for me?" After she had been several days in this distressed state, and seemed truly penitent, she was advised calmly to trust in the promises of the gospel. She answered, that she would try to put her trust in Christ. From this time, her prayers were she seemed to have experienced more of joined with thanksgivings; whereas, be- the love of Christ, than in all her life before, they were only for a display of merfore. Had she been able, she would cy to her soul. She sang the praises of probably have told more of the wonderful God upon her bed, and was daily in vocal, views she had of the Redeemer's love. as well as mental devotion. Although What a consolation was this to surviving the physician and family did not conceive || friends, that prayers were thus answered her life to be in danger, yet she could not of God, to the joy of her heart. After but think otherwise for some time; and this, she said but little more on any subaccordingly gave advice to her nearest ject. Her soul was commended to a grafriend and children, and designated the cious God, and at day-break, on Sabbath place of her burial. She also exhorted morning, August 31, 1823, her spirit deher neighhours and friends, and advised parted to enjoy, as we hope, eternal felicthem to attend to religion, as the most im-ity in the love of that Redeemer, who portant concern, both for the present and prepared her by sanctification of soul a future world. She gradually recovered, here, to enjoy his love in a more perfect and in three months, obtained a comfort- manner in his presence above. able state of health.

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