ANOTHER INTERESTING BIBLE CHARACTER. COME and weep with the cheerless, the injured, the kind, A captive, yet fearless, and ever resigned; No ill designing, to peace inclining from my birth My commission from heaven graciously given, And yet I was driven from earth! was A monument rare of God's love and care Yet have been all my days a subject of And an object of gaze and of fear. Reared by a king, but he never embraced me; Though in a position of honor he placed me, He never chastised me, nor even advised me; but poor, Like a culprit debased me, though he cheerfully raised me, And secretly praised me I 'm sure. From obscurity brought me his grief to allay, But truth never taught me, not even to pray, Nor by faith to aspire; yet through water and fire I passed Without murmur or frown, keeping gems for the crown* Of a prince of renown, to the last. Tried and convicted, my death warrant signed, Stern decree, yet inflicted by one who was kind. Many confessing my presence a blessing with grace; Yet deposed of my power, hurled from my tower, Nor could man from that hour fill my place. Now reckon my lease, and declare if REPORT OF THE LADIES' MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF R. P. CHURCH OF PITTSBURGH. THIS Society was organized Oct. 4th, 1866. Its beginning was small, but hopeful. With but twelve enrolled members, it commenced its appropriate work as an auxiliary in the noble cause of Foreign and Domestic Missions. Its meetings are held monthly. During its short existence, the efforts of its members have been signally prospered; twentythree additional members have been added to the list, making thirtyfive in all, one of these (in the person of Miss Nancy Martin) God in his mysterious providence has called to her r also must "be ready" to embark in the "swel we miss her, we feel assured that she is happy meetings have been punctually attended, and manifested by all. At each meeting we have structed by interesting addresses from our b We have also through our corresponding secr of encouraging letters from the members of th which gave animation to our meetings, and st effort. At our meeting, March, 1867, the pr efforts in another channel, in connection wit considered. The result of this has been a Dord doing its work. The classes comprehended in tion are those of our Sabbath schools and oth charity. The following is our Treasurer's report: By contributions from members,.. Life memberships,........ Considering the claims of the Indianapolis attention, we donated fifty dollars for its amount for the Freedmen's Mission at Washing a balance in the treasury of $87.66. Taking a retrospect of the past, we feel cons have not done as much as we might, yet our s our expectation. As we enter upon a new ye from the past, and resolve that we will work cause of our Redeemer. Anticipating the blessi expect an abundant harvest the coming year. Published by order of Society. January 22, 1868. INSTALLATION OF REV. R. JOE THE Commission of Iowa Presbytery appointe Kossuth congregation, under their care, to Rev. for the good of the church, and on his acceptanc of said congregation, held two meetings, one De Jan. 7, 1868. The call was presented and acce lation between Rev. R. Johnson and Vernon solved, and Mr. Johnson was duly installed past gation. The congregation is starting on its new ca auspices. They have a respectable and commodi and, it is believed, are entirely free from debt. its attractions. Its educational advantages are than ordinarily free from open immorality. M Obituaries. RESOLUTIONS OF THE LADIES' MISSIONARY SOCIETY ON THE DEATH OF MRS. MILLIGAN. Resolved, 1st. That in the death of Mrs. Milligan we have experienced a loss that cannot be overestimated. A few months ago she left the home of her affection and came among us as a stranger, but her gentle, loving heart, her tender sympathies, and her devotion to the canse of the Redeemer, has endeared her to all who enjoyed the privilege of her acquaintance. To know her, was to love her. We have lost from our side a loving sister, but have another friend added to the celestial circle. We bless God for the brief loan he has lent us, and desire to be reconciled to his inscrutable providence in recalling it, as we have the consolation that our loss is her unspeakable gain. Resolved, 2d. That we feel for our beloved pastor and his motherless children, the most tender sympathy, and extend to them our Christian consolation. We feel how vain it is to attempt to heal a bleeding heart with words of kindness. But we pray that the divine Comforter, who has taken away his earthly stay, the wife of his youth, and the companion of his life, may more than supply his solitude by his own abiding and consoling companionship. And may they all experience that, as one whom his mother comforteth, so will God comfort them, Resolved, 3d. That we are admonished by this dispensation, to be more diligent and faithful in our Master's service, and to work while it is to-day, for the night cometh, when no one can work. Mrs. Dr. STERRETT, Notices of Books. FROM-Robert Carter & Brothers, 530 Broadway, New York, and for sale by Davis, Clarke & Co., Wood street, Pittsburgh. BIBLK HOURS; being Leaves from the Note-Book of the late Mary B. M. Duncan. Mrs. Duncan died on February 2d, 1865, at the early age of thirty. For the few years preceding her death, she lived very much the life of an invalid. During these years, she spent the greater part of her time that could be spared from necessary home duties in the prayerful study of the Scriptures. Her commentary was the Bible-her aim, to find Christ in it. This book contains some of her reflections, written, not for publication, except in two or three cases, but for her own advantage and use. Still, they can be read with both profit and pleasure. There are so much originality displayed in the explanation of different passages of Scripture, and so much good sense in the enforcement of duties, that the reader is constantly being both surprised and delighted. "Gold Leaf," wrote Rev. C. H. Spurgeon in his recommendatory notice of the first edition, "you may buy anywhere, but ingots are scarce, and, therefore, these bars of refined metal are the more singularly valuable." The U. P. Board of this city has published "The Children of the Bible"-a very instructive little book-and "Last Days of the Martyrs ; or, Sketches of Witnesses for the Faith, from early times to the Reformation, including notices of the Martyrs for the Covenant in Scotland. By the Rev. Andrew R. Bonar." The title indicates the character of the work. The incidents are all well told. The volume will be read with interest, and must be productive of good. We take this opportunity of recommending again to our readers the works of the U. P. Board. Not one has been published by it yet, so far as we can recollect, to which we can find any objection. The effort has been, to give to the public GOOD books, and we hope the Christian community will make the effort a success by their patronage. THE COVENANTER, Ireland, the publication of which was suspended the past year, has again made its appearance. It will be published on the first of each month. Price to subscribers in the United States or British Colonies, one dollar. The editor's address is 15 Queen street, Londonderry. We do not know who are the American agents. We hope the magazine under its present management will be even more prosperous than ever before. It certainly deserves success, if the future numbers be as interesting and instructive as the January one. TO THE FRIENDS OF NATIONAL REFORM. THE tracts recently announced on "Our Right and Duty to acknowledge God, as a Nation," and the "Religious Defect of the Constitution of the United States," are now ready for distribution. The editors of The Christian Statesman having proposed to assume the expense of their preparation, these articles have appeared in the columns of that journal, and been reprinted therefrom for the use of this Committee. They will be followed at an early day by a tract on the "Relations of Civil Government to Jesus Christ." The above tracts will be sent, by mail prepaid, to any address on the receipt of the money as follows: For one package of 24-containing 12 copies of each.... For one package of 50-25 of each,.. Packages of 600-300 of each,.... Packages of 1000-500 of each,..... 50 .$ 1 00 10 00 15 00 Every friend Those in one in concert in We bespeak for these able and reasonable arguments a wide circulation. Not less than a hundred thousand of each should be placed, during the present year, in hands where they will be read. of this reform should be constantly supplied with them. neighborhood who are willing to co-operate, should act supplying the entire community. It is the easiest and most effective mode of advancing the cause. Address T. P. Stevenson, 1329 Vine St., Phila., S. O. WYLIE, A. M. MILLIGAN, T. P. STEVENSON, J. R. W. SLOANE, Com. of Ref. Presb. Synod. WE have received of late several anonymous communications. Articles intended for publication must be accompanied with the name of the writer. Neglect to do this will account for their non-appearance. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Allegheny, D. Gregg, R. Aiken, Jos. Logan, each 6; J. Hazlett, 5-6; Miss Parks, 5; F. Allen, 4; Albany, Miss M'Kinney, 6; Brooklyn, Rev. J. H. Boggs, 5; Rev. Nevin Woodside, 6; Birmingham, Mrs. Stewart, 4-6; Cambridge, Adam Miller, 10; Cedarville, Mrs. E. Turnbull, 5-6; Covington, A. Brown, 6; Columbus City, Mrs. E. M'Cleery, 6; Decatur, Jno. Pollock, 4-5; Dodgeville, M. Shields, S. Hawthorne, each 6; East Brook, T. J. Patterson, 6; S. Carr, 3-5; Fabius, A. Cameron, 6; Greigsville, J. Donnan, 6; Glenwood, Wm. H. Marvin, Wm. Hogan, David Campbell, Jas. Campbell, W. A. Euwing, each 6; Wm. Matthews, 6; Henderson, D. Porter, 6; Homer, W. Pearson, 3-6; Hampden, J. Henderson, 6; Hunt's Station, Mrs. Cary, 6; Jackson Hale, Jas. Kennedy, 6; Jordan's Grove, R. M'Clintock, 6; Keene, W. M'Cormick, 6; Leesville X Roads, W. Reynolds, 5-6; Lucesco, A. Dodds, Miss Dodds, H. M'Leroy, each 6; Maryville, M. Snively 6; M'Kay, J. White, 6-7; Montgomery. Mrs Wilkin 6; M'Laughlin's, J. Nelson, 6-7; Morning Sun, T. L. Ramsey, 2-6; Milfordton, Mrs. Turner, 6; Mount Vernon, Mrs. Smith, 6; Neoga, A. Kelso, 6; Newburg, W. C. Johnston, 7; New Concord, Jno. Stewart, Wm. Elliott, Wm. Speer, Samuel Jamieson, Thos. Wylie, each 6; New York, R. J. Culbert, J. H. Culbert, each 6; Oil City, J. H. Magee, R. Magee, Jno. Love, Jno. Culbertson, J. Orr, each 6; Oneida, Wm. Humphrey, 4-5; Oswego, Jas. Curry, 6; Philadelphia, Jno. Caldwell, 18 copies, 6; W. Brown, Jr., Thos. Walker, each 5-6; Peoria, W. Hutcheson, 4-6; A. Johnston, 5-6; T. Copeland, 5; Pontiac, T. M'Carroll, 6; Portersville, Dr. Magee, 6; Pittsburgh, Mrs. Murdock, D. Chestnut, Mrs. Mawhinney, Mrs. Hutcheson, each 6; H Campbell, 5-6; Ridgeway, C. Lemon, 6; St. Thomas, H. C. Harshaw, 6 Shady Grove, J. Kennedy, Mrs. Snively, each 6; South Ryegate, Wm. Bone, Mrs. M. K. Laughlin, each 6; Sherersburg, Mrs. Boal, 4; Savannah, E. T. Garrett, 6; Tally Cavey, C. Anderson, S. Anderson, each 6; Triadelphia, Nancy Orr, 6; Utica, Jas. Graham, 6; Vernon, C. M'Laughin, 5-6; Jno. Wright, 3-6; Venango City, W. Magee, W. J. Magee, each 6; Walled Lake, Geo. M'Carroll, 6; Waukesha, Jas. Wright, W. L. Wright, each 6; West Lebanon, Jno. Gilmore, 6; West Valley, Jas. Harris, 6; Watrousville, Robt. M'Cluney, 6; Robt. Kirk; 5; Wellsburg, W. A. Logan, 6; York, A. Hutton, A. M'Kean, each 3; H. Simpson, 2; Jos. Edgar, 4; D. M'Millan, 4-5; Jas. Morrow, 5; Jas. Logan, 6. A unanimous call has been moderated in Oil City congregation-Pittsburgh Presbytery-in favor of J. A. Black. As we intend to copy off our Mail Books, we request those subscribers in Brooklyn, New York and Philadelphia who desire their Magazines to be sent by mail, to send us at once their address in full. Our Missionary at Washington acknowledges the receipt of two boxes of Clothing, one from the ladies of the 3d Congregation, N. Y., and the other from the ladies of the Allegheny Congregation, and also a box of shoes from R. M'Clintock, N. Y.,-for all of which he returns his thanks to the generous donors. |