to attend seriously to the weighty counsels which you have received from the dying lips of a dear sister. In her name, in the name of her bereaved husband, by whose request I now address you, and in the name of her God and Savior, I do now, from this sacred place, repeat that solemn counsel. God Almighty open your hearts to receive the message. "Tell them, she said, tell them from the lips of their dying sister, that there is nothing but religion worth living for. Oh exhort them to attend immediately to the care of their immortal souls, and not to delay repentance. Let my brothers

and sisters know that I love them to the end. I hope to meet them in heaven. But oh, if I should not"No wonder that tears bursting from her eyes, and her sobs of grief at the thought of an eternal separation from you, prevented her saying more. May the Spirit of truth carry her dying entreaties, and tears, and sighs to your hearts," and engage you to follow her, as she followed Christ. This dear departed friend wished you to partake with her the joys of salvation. She never repented of her undertaking, never regretted leaving her native land for the cause of Christ. And could she return and live on earth again, so far from declining any of the labors or sacrifices she made for the advancement of the Redeemer's cause, she would repair to him earlier, give up all for him more cheerfully, and serve him with greater zeal. Imitate her humility, self-denial, and faith, that you may again enjoy her society, and dwell with her for ever, where sorrow and death shall never enter.

In the death of Mrs. Newell, her husband sustains a loss, which no language can adequately describe, and no earthly good compensate. God, whose ways are unsearchable, has taken from him the wife of his youth; a companion eminently qualified to aid him in all his labors, to soothe him in all his sorrows, and to further the great work in which he is engaged Had he nothing but earthly good to comfort him, a mind so quick to feel would be overwhelmed with grief. But he will not forget the God of all comfort. He will remember that gracious Redeemer, who took him out of the horrible pit and miry clay; who shed upon the darkness, that once enveloped him, a cheering light; who inspired him with hope, and put it into his heart to preach salvation to those, who were perishing for lack of vision. This mighty Redeemer will be the rock of his confidence, and a very present help in trouble. It must be a subject of delightful recollection to our afflicted brother, that he has enjoyed the privilege of being united, in the dearest of all reiations, with one of so amiable a temper; of an understanding so highly improved; of benevolence and piety so eminent; and so entirely devoted to the best of causes. He will also love to remember the favor which God has conferred upon his beloved partner, in enabling her to do and suffer so much, and permitting her to die thus early, for the name of Jesus; in permitting her to be the first martyr to the missionary cause from the American world; in removing her after so short a warfare, from a world of sin and sor

row, and carrying her so quickly through a course of discipline, which prepared her for a crown of distingished glory. The God of Jacob bless and comfort our dear brother, and give him strength according to his day. And may this severe trial be turned to the furtherance of the gospel among the heathen.

FRIENDS OF THE MISSIONARY CAUSE,

Let not your hearts be troubled by the adverse circumstances which have attended the commencement of our FOREIGN MISSION. Recollect the various hindrances, disappointments, and sufferings, encountered by the

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CHRIST, who yet were destined to spread the triumphs of his cross through the world. The experience of ages leads us to expect that designs of great moment, especially those which relate to the advancement of Christ's kingdom will be opposed by mighty obstacles. The adverse circumstances, therefore, which have attended the outset of our Foreign Mission, are far from presenting any discouragement. They rather afford new evidence, that this Mission is to be numbered with all other enterprises, calculated to promote the honor of God and the welfare of men. These various trials, Brethren, are doubtless intended not only to qualify Missionaries for greater usefulness, but also to humble and purify all who are laboring and praying for the conversion of the heathen. How effectually do these events teach us, that no human efforts can en

missionaries abroad, with the largest liberality and most glowing zeal of thousands at home will be of no efficacy, without the blessing of God. When by salutary discipline, he shall have brought his servants to exercise a suitable spirit of humility and dependance, and in other respects prepared the way, no doubt he will give glorious success. The cause is his; and it is vain to depend for its prosperity on human exertions. The death of Mrs. NEWELL, instead of overcasting our prospects, will certainly turn to the advantage of missions: It will correct and instruct those, who are laboring for the spread of the gospel. The publication of her virtues will quicken and edify thousands. It will also make it apparent, that the missionary cause has irresistible attractions for the most excellent characters. Her character will be identified with that holy. Henceforth, every one, who remembers HARRIET NEWELL, will remember THR FOREIGN MISSION FROM AMERICA. And eve ry one who reads the history of this MISSION. will be sure to read the faithful record of her exemplary life and triumphant death. Thus all her talents, the advantages of her education, the beauties of her mind, the amiableness of her manners, her refined taste, her willing. ness to give up all that was dear to her in her native land, her fervent love to Christ, her desires and prayers for the advancement of his kingdom, her patience and fortitude in suffering, and the divine consolations which she enjoyed, will all redound to the honor of that sacred cause, to which all she had was devoted.

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Her life, measured by months and years, was short; but far otherwise, when measured by what she achieved. She was the happy instrument of much good to the holy kingdom of Christ, which deserved all her affections and all her labors. She died in a glorious Nor did she pray, and weep and die, Other causes may miscarry, but this will certainly triumph. The LORD God of Israel has pledged his perfections for its sucThe time is at hand, when the various tribes of India, and all the nations and kindreds of the earth shall fall down before the KING OF ZION, and submit cheerfully to his reign. A glorious work is to be done among the nations. Christ is to see the travail of his soul, and all his benevolent desires are to be satisfied. The infinite value of his atoning blond is to be completely and universally illustrated; and the full orbed splendor of redeeming love will every where shine forth. The power of God will soon accomplish a work, which seen in distant prospect, has made thousands, now sleeping in Jesus leap for joy Blessed are they who are destined to live, when the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the LORD. And blessed are we, who live so near that day, and even begin to see its heavenly dawn. SUN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, arise; shine upon the dark places of the earth; E he word with thy glorious light. AMEN.

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