troductory sermon from these words, 2 Tim. iv. 2, "Preach the word." The scene was truly solemn and impressive.

Nov. 27, 1822, the Rev. Henry Jack son, A. M. late of Providence, (R. I) was solemnly ordained to the pastoral care of the Baptist church and society in Charlestown. The exercises on the occasion were introduced by a prayer by the Rev. Ebenezer Nelson, of Malden. Rev. G. F. Davis read select portions of scripture. Prayer was then offered up by the Rev. B. C. Grafton, of Cambridge. An appropriate sermon was delivered by Rev. Stephen Gano, of Providence, from John i. 6, 7. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe The ordaining prayer was offered up by the Rev. Mr. Sharp, the charge was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Baldwin, and the right hand of fellowship by the Rev. Mr Wayland. In the charge, much valuable counsel was given to the candidate, in which judicious reference was made to the words of Paul, "Say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it." A well digested address was delivered to the church by the Rev. Bela Jacobs, of Cambridge. He affectionately brought to view those particulars in their conduct, which would have a tendency to encourage their Pastor in the discharge of his appropriate duties, and warned them of those things which would obstruct mutual edification, as well as grieve him whom they were now to respect and love as their elder. The concluding prayer was offered by the Rev. William Collier of Boston.

A Baptist church was constituted in the village of Wickford, (R. I.) on the 10th of July, 1822, under the name of the First Baptist Church in Wickford. The Rev. Zalmon Tobey, of North-Providence, preached on the occasion, from Eph. iv. 15, 16. The Rev. Gershom Palmer, of Exeter, gave to the church, in the name and behalf of the council, the right hand of fellowship. Address to the newformed church by the Rev. William Northup, of North Kingston. The Rev. Mr. Palmer closed the exercises

by prayer. The Rev. John Ormsbee is expected to take the pastoral charge of the church.

On the 24th of July, 1822, a Baptist church was formed at Woodstown, ed by the Rev. Mr. Janvier, a Presby(N. J.) The services were introducterian, in a solemn and appropriate prayer. A sermon was then delivered by Rev. T. Griffin, from Isa. Ixii. 6,7 "Ye that make mention of the Lord, keep not silence, and give him no rest till he establish, and till he The Rev. H. Smalley inquired of the make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.” persons about to be constituted, whether they were satisfied with each others' christian character and experichurch covenant; and upon receivence, articles of faith, and unity in them a church of Christ, and present. ing satisfactory answers, pronounced ed the right hand of fellowship. The charge to the infant church, describRev. Joseph Sheppard gave a solemn ing the duties incumbent upon them, and urging them to the fulfilment.

On the 10th of August, 1822, a church was formed at Burlington, street Baptist Church of Burlington. (N. J) denominated the PearlThe Rev. Joseph H. Kenard introduced the service by reading a hymn and prayer. Rev. Thomas Griffin preached from 1 Cor i. 2, 3. Brother Kenard then requested the representative of church, to produce their letters of disthe persons about to be formed as a read, as also their articles of faith, mission for that purpose; these were natures, all which were highly satisand church covenant, with their sigfactory. They then testified their union in faith and love, and were pronounced a church of Christ, agreeably to the gospel plan. Brother Griffin then delivered a charge, and concluded by commending them to God in prayer. The company appeared much interested, and the meeting was solemn.

A neat and commodious Meetinghouse having been recently erected by a few individuals of the Baptist denomination, in the town of Abington, (Mass.) was solen nly dedicated to the worship of God on Wednesday, Oct. 50,1822. The services were commenced by the singing of an anthem, The introductory player was made by the Rev. Mr. Toriey, of Hanson; after which, Rev. Mr. Sharp of Boston read select passages of scripture,

and offered up the dedicatory prayer. An appropriate sermon was delivered by the Rev Dr. Baldwin, from Gen. xxviii. 17-" How dreadful is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven." Concluding Prayer, by the Rev. Mr. Conant, of Marshfield

In the afternoon, a Church was constituted, and the interesting services were attended in the following order: Introductory prayer by the Rev. Mr. Butler of Hanover; sermon by Rev. Mr. Sharp, from Ps. cxxxiii. 1; in which the nature and blessings of christian unity were delineated; Prayer before giving fellowship to the Church, by Rev. Dr Baldwin. The right hand of fellowship was then presented by the Rev. Mr. Torrey, accompanied by a very pertinent and solemn address. Concluding prayer by Rev. Mr. Briggs of Randolph. As it is believed this infant church is "built on the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone"-it is ardently hoped, that, in answer to many prayers, this "little one will become a thousand."

On Nov. 21, 1822, a Baptist church was constituted in Schenectady, N. Y. The number of members was thirtyeight. The season was solemn and pleasant, and many fervent supplications were addressed to the throne of grace on their behalf,

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, was opened for the worship of God, the Meeting-house recently erected for the use of the Baptist Church and Society in Foxborough, Mass. Sermon by Rev. Warren Bird, Pastor of the Church, from John iv. 24-" God is a spirit, and they that worship him, must worship him in spirit and in truth." The Rev. Messrs. Barrett, Houghton, and brother Joseph Allen, assisted in the solemn and joyful services of the occasion.

At Plymouth,on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1822, a neat and commodious Baptist meeting-house was dedicated to the public worship of God. A prayer was offered by Rev. Ebenezer Briggs, of Middleborough; select portions of scripture were read by Rev. Joseph

Torrey, of Hanson; the dedicatory prayer was presented by Rev. John Peak, of Barnstable; Rev. Dr. Baldwin, of Boston, preached from Psalm xxvii. 4.; Rev. Isaac Kimball made the concluding prayer.

In the afternoon of the same day Rev. Stephen S. Nelson was publickly recognized as the Pastor of the Church. Rev. Samuel Glover, of Kingston, prayed: Rev. Daniel Sharp, of Boston, delivered a sermon, from Rom. i 15, 16. The consecrating prayer was offered by Rev. Thomas Conant of Marshfield; Dr. Baldwin delivered the charge; the right hand of fellowship was presented by Rev. S. Glover; and Rev. I. Kimball addressed the Church and Society The singing was excellent. It is hoped that all the services will have a good effect on the large and solemn assembly that attended.

Installed Nov. 12,1822, to the Pastoral care of the Baptist Church in New Salem, (Mass) Rev. Asa Niles. Rev. Elijah Montague, of Leverett, made the introductory prayer; Rev. Jona. Going, of Worcester, preached on the occasion, from 1 Cor. iv. 1. Rev. David Goddard, of Wendall, gave the right hand of fellowship; and Rev. J. Going offered up the concluding prayer.-A respectable audience manifested a lively interest in the solemnities of the day; and it is believed that devout supplications 'were offered to Heaven for the prosperity of the church and the success of their minister.

Ordained in Kennebunk-port, Sept. 25, 1822, Charles Blanchard, to the work of the gospel ministry in the 2nd Baptist Church. At 12 o'clock the services commenced, (in the Congregational meeting house) by singing the 10th Hymn, 1st. B. Rev. John Seavy made the introductory prayer. Rev. Stephen Chapin, D. D. preached a sermon on the occasion, from Psalm cxxxii. first part of the 15th verse. Consecrating prayer by Rev. Joshua Roberts; Charge by Rev. William Goding; right hand of fellowship by Rev Simon Lock; Rev Samuel Ma-. comber closed the services by prayer. The meeting was solemn, harmonious and interesting.

Deacon Davison was born in Mansfield, Connecticut, in October, 1736. His mother died when he was very young, and his father when he was about the age of fifteen. He was thus left in a wide world, with no temporal guide to direct his steps. But it is believed that the Lord was the guide of his youth. He was under very powerful impressions about his future state, at a very early period. Being sent on an errand to a neighbouring town, he beheld a tree which was exceedingly dry, and it occurred to his mind, how fiercely that tree would burn; the thought immediately followed, my soul will burn as fiercely in hell forever; and despairing of any way of escape, he had a view (by faith) of the Lord Jesus Christ, standing in the most pleasing and inviting attitude; and he exclaimed, "Come in, Lord Jesus, and take possession of my soul." He was immediately filled with peace and joy, which continued for a considerable time but he kept his thoughts within his own breast, as no one said any thing to him on this subject. At times he thought he had some special enjoyment of religion. But as he

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had scarcely any one to converse with, he did not make his exercises known.

After the expiration of his apprenticeship, he set up his trade in a town where there was a constant form of religion kept up, but for reasons satisfactory to himself, he did not unite with the church. Mr. Davison formed a matrimonial connexion with Miss Martha Goodale; the fruits of this union were four sons and one daughter. He continued to labour at his occupation with an unblemished character, until he removed to Hartland, in the State of Vermont, where he died.

He was very particular in bringing up his family in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. He restrained his children from balls and assemblies, and from adorning themselves with superfluous ornaments. His neighbours and even some professors of religion would tell him that he was ruining them, and that they would never be respected when they came to riper years. But such remarks never moved him from his steady course. His constant example was such as to satisfy his children, that he was doing

that which he sincerely believed to be his duty, and would terminate in their greatest good. Notwithstanding he was deemed superstitious, he gained the goodwill of the people to such a degree, that he was appointed a Selectman of the town, and Representative to the General Assembly for several years; which places he filled to general satisfaction. When he was nearly 50 years of age, a Baptist minister came and preached at Hartland several times. He derived so much satisfaction from his preaching, that he afterwards regularly went twelve miles to attend on his ministry.

The writer of this article and Mr. Davison, submitted at the same time to the ordinance of baptism, and joined the church. Several others became the sub

jects of serious impressions, and after a season were brought to hope in the mercy of God through a crucified Saviour. Two were soon baptized, who were the first that were ever immersed in our waters. This excited great opposition, but it did not prevent others from following them.

Thus the Lord blessed us, and a church was constituted here, June 10th, 1793. Although it has often been like the bush on fire, yet, thanks to our great and glorious Leader, it is not yet consumed. Mr. Davison was immediately appointed Deacon of this church, which office he sustained till the day of his death. He was one of our main temporal pillars, for more than 27 years. The expense he has been at, for the support and upbuilding of this church, is beyond calculation.

The house and worship of God were ever his delight. He went between two and three miles to meeting, till it became impracticable. He was so delighted with the celebration of the Lord's supper, that we attended it at his

house, on the first Lord's day in January, the month in which he died.

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The words of the text were, "Saw ye him whom my soul loveth?" He spoke at the close, till he was almost exhausted, and told us it was the last communion he ever expected to attend with his brethren on earth; and so it proved. We appointed our meeting there the next Lord's day,to gratify our aged, and much respected father, once more. The words of the text were, "How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation." the close of the sermon, he arose and spoke of the awful condition of those who neglect this great salvation, till his breath was so nearly gone, that some of the assembly were alarmed lest he should immediately die. This was the last meeting he ever attended. His knowledge of the scriptures, and his powerful exhortations, were excelled by few preachers; but he saw so much pollution in his own heart, that he was considerably subject to gloom; yet he exercised himself, to keep always a conscience void of offence towards God and towards man. He lived in the consciences of both saints and sinners, and would often deliver such powerful exhortations, as deeply to affect the hearts of the hear

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It may not be amiss to mention an instance or two of his temper of mind under affliction. A few years ago, he had a fall, which threatened his dissolution. I went to see him, and his distress was such, that he could remain but a very short time in one position. He appeared to give himself up to God's disposal, and said, "I think no creature is under greater obligations to praise God for favours than myself. He is granting me every thing I need for my comfort in my distress, and my family pay all the attention to me