darkness to light; and having first given | be remembered.
themselves to the Lord, have also given
themselves to one another by the will
of God.

The seed which had been sown in tears, and accompanied with the prayers of God's people, has brought forth abundant fruit.

Among the efforts which have been signally blessed, we would mention, discourses particularly addressed to sinners, pastoral visits, the seasonable remarks and exhortations of private christians, and weekly meetings for persons who were seriously inquiring, "What shall we do to be saved ?"

We are more deeply convinced than ever, that the kingdom of grace is a kingdom of means. Should this sentiment become more powerful, more general, and more habitual, we may expect to see more untiring efforts in bringing sinners to a knowledge of the truth, and more frequent displays of the grace of God in their salvation.

The church seemed

to awake, and put on strength; now it was easy to pray, exhort and to preach. From this time the revival increased with a pleasing rapidity, every week witnessed new inquirers, and hopeful converts were multiplied. The good work was at its height in February, March, and April. The subjects of this revival have been from every class in society, and about an equal number of males and females. The means which a God of grace has seen fit to bless in carrying on his good work have been a preached gospel, the exhortations of christians, the conversations and warm addresses of young converts, and the administration of the ordinances of the gospel. As our place of worship had for some time been too strait for us, we this summer considered the providence of the Lord as addressing us in language to this effect; "Enlarge the place of thy tent, and stretch forth the curtains You will no doubt be gratified to hear of thy habitation; lengthen thy cords that since our last communication to and strengthen thy stakes." Accordyou, we have received into the church ingly on the 9th of July, our house was ninety-two persons who have been bap- || separated in the middle, and twentytized on a profession of repentance three feet added; and by the good hand towards God, and of faith in our Lord of our God upon us it has been completJesus Christ." ed, without our being prevented from meeting in it a single Lord's day. From a review of the gracious dealings of God towards us, we are constrained to say, "What hath God wrought?" Seventyeight have been added by baptism. We have chosen, to accompany our pastor and take part in the deliberations of your body, the Rev. John Cookson, and brethren Elijah Corey, and Rufus Fisk."

Extract from the letter from Cambridge.

The

"Surely this is a day of glad tidings, and may truly be reckoned among the years of the right hand of the Most High. In reviewing the dealings of the Lord towards us as a church, from the beginning, we may say, "goodness and mercy have followed us;" but a retrospect of the past year inspires us with joy, and fills our hearts with gratitude and praise. The year 1826 was a season of great coldness in the church, devotional feelings were low, there were none who inquired the way to Zion, nor were any additions made to our numbers. But the close of the year presented a brighter prospect. change was gradual and cheering as the opening day after a night of great darkness. A sermon preached in November from these words, "It is time to seek the Lord," was blessed to the awakening of several who shortly after entertained hope, and others were heard to inquire, "What shall I do to to be saved." At this time the church as a body remained cold. This was the state of things at the close of the year. The present year opened with pleasing prospects; the first day of which was observed as day of fasting and prayer; this was a season long to

From the First Baptist Church in Salem.

"During the last autumn a few were added to our number by a publick profession of their faith in the Redeemersome the fruits of the former influences of the Spirit, and some just then brought from darkness to light. But it was not till about the first of April last, that any very special evidences of a revival were manifest. From that time to the present, the Lord has graciously been visiting us, granting from Sabbath to Sabbath, and from month to month, fresh cause to rejoice that his hand is not shortened, nor his ear heavy. There are several things in this revival for which we feel under special obligation, and which we feel bound distinctly to make known. The first is, that it has been from the beginning very signally manifest as the work of the Lord. He has indeed blessed the use of means,

but it has been in such a way as forces | have obtained a hope, have been sol

emn and unassuming; though some of our converts were brought out very clear and happy. Several who had entertained a hope for years, have come forward and professed Christ before men. We have derived much aid from the professors and students belonging to the Theological Institution they were ready to every good work; and it has been, we trust, a profitable field for the young men to labour in. The work is still apparent. Eighty one have been added by baptism."

;

us to give all the glory to him. The instrumentality which has been made efficient has been nothing of our invention, but distinctly that which he has authorized and enjoined even from the beginning. God has encouraged us to pray and speak in publick and in private, by gracious answers to our petitions, and making the words uttered, though spoken in weakness and in fear, effectual to the conviction and comfort of many. The ordinances of the gospel practised in the simplicity of apostolical example, unincumbered by the traditions of men, have been signalFrom the Church at Woburn. ly honored of Heaven. Another characteristic of the work is its noiseless and Some time in October last, the Spirit unobtrusive influence; resembling the of God began its special operations adew from heaven, which, unseen and mong us, in the east part of the town, unheard, descends and blesses the earth. where a few saints were quickened, To us it seems obvious, that if the pre- and several individuals awakened from cious revivals which have recently re- the slumbers of sin; who, after a few freshed so many of our churches, shall weeks of deep anxiety and distress of ever assume a more permanent charac-mind, were delivered from the power ter, it must be by a more humble reli- of darkness, and translated into the ance on the Holy Spirit, and by care-kingdom of God's dear Son. These fully guarding against those irregulari- having tasted that the Lord is good ties which to a greater or less degree and gracious, and in view of the fulflow from our natural temperament and ness and freeness of divine grace, deexcited feelings. God has been pleas-clared to their neighbours and friends, ed to call some of almost every rank and age, thus showing the adaptedness of his grace for all. But a large proportion of those who have been gathered to us, are just now entering upon the responsible duties of active life, are in the very age and circumstance which most imperiously requires the counsels and enjoyments of piety, and which gives the greatest encouragement to hope for their growth in grace and in knowledge, and for their extensive usefulness in the world.

We have recently been called to give up an esteemed member (sister Mehitable Harris) to the delightful but selfdenying duties of missionary life. She has just sailed with her husband, the Rev. James Bourn, to his station at Belize, on the Bay of Honduras, and we beg an interest in your prayers for their prosperity and success. Added by baptism, 80."

Extract from the letter from Newton.

both in meetings and at other times, what the Lord had done for their souls, and invited them without delay to turn from their evil ways to the hope set before them in the gospel.

The work of grace gradually progressed till its fruits were seen in almost all parts of the town. Our meetings on the Sabbath were crowded and solemn. Our conference and prayer meetings were frequent and interesting, and in them was seen depicted the anguish of a broken and sin-burdened heart; and on others the joys of faith and pardoned sin. During the year, there has been only one month out of eleven, in which we have not been permitted to repair to the water side for baptism. Since the commencement of the work sixtyeight have followed the Saviour's footsteps in submission to that delightful ordinance.

In view of all the wonders of redeeming love that have been wrought among us, we are ready to exclaim praise the Lord for his goodness, and with the Psalmist, "O that men would for his wonderful works to the children

of men."

"Come, bless the Lord with us, and let us exalt his name together, for he hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad. To give you the particulars of the work of God among us, would draw out our letter to too great We are at present engaged in the ea length for the present occasion. Suf-rection of a new meeting-house, the difice it to say, that the work has been mensions of which are 53 feet by 60, deep and silent. Generally, those who exclusive of the projection in front.

We should with much pleasure give || soon be made, which will place the further extracts, did our limits permit. college in this respect, in as favourable a situation as any other in the United States. [Chr. Watchman.

In many of the churches Sabbath Schools and Bible Classes are established, which are in a flourishing condition, and promise extensive benefit to the rising generation. From among these, both of teachers and pupils, a goodly number have within the last year been added to the people of God. The spirit of benevolence, never appeared more active and enterprising among us than on this anniversary. All our measures for extending the kingdom of Christ were strengthened by an accession of means.

WATERVILLE COLLEGE.

The annual Commencement of this College was held on Wednesday, 29th of August, when 14 young gentlemen received the degree of A. B.

Thomas J. Conant, A. M. of Brandon, Vt. is appointed Professor of the Languages-Rev. Dr. Chapin, Professor of Intellectual and Moral PhilosophyRev. Mr. Briggs, Professor of Mathematics, Natural Philosophy and Chemistry. The Library of this flourishing Institution has lately been replenished with about 400 volumes.

COLUMBIAN COLLEGE.

We learn with much pleasure that the Rev. D. H. Barnes of N. York, has been elected President of the Columbian College, D. C. With the qualifications of Mr. Barnes, as a christian minister, as a gentleman and a scholar, we have some acquaintance, and can therefore with perfect confidence congratulate the friends of the Institution, upon the prospect of such an acquisition. He is an experienced teacher of youth, of indefatigable zeal in the cultivation of every department of useful

During the session, many estimable servants of Christ were engaged in preaching his gospel, both at the meeting house and in other sections of the town. On the afternoon of Thursday, according to notice previously given, the church with which we were convened, celebrated divine worship, and at the close, the communion of the Lord's supper, in which all visiting members were invited to participate. Nearly five hundred members took their seats at the table. On this occasion, the Rev. Mr. Peak preached, and the Rev. Messrs. Grafton, and Leland of Vermont, administered the communion. The service was solemn and impressive. The whole number added to the churches within the last year by bap-learning, in the prime of life, a laboritism, is 950. The Association has become so large as to render a division necessary to their comfort, and towards which, incipient measures have been taken. When the parting hour arrived, all seemed reluctant to contemplate it, and afforded the clearest evidence that they had been sitting together in an heavenly place. Long may the savour of this bright antipast of heaven remain with every heart.

BROWN UNIVERSITY.

The Annual Commencement of this Institution was held at Providence, on Wednesday, the 5th inst. The degree of A. B. was conferred on thirty-one young gentlemen, and the degree of A. M. on nineteen.

ous and pains-taking instructer. We
have no doubt Mr. Barnes will accept
the appointment.
[Star.

INSTALLATION, &c.

Installed to the pastoral care of the Baptist church in Southbridge, on the 8th of Aug. last, Rev. Addison Parker. Introductory Prayer by Rev. James Boswell of Pomfret, Connecticut; Sermon by Rev. Jonathan Going of Worcester; Installing Prayer by Rev. John N. Hunt of Holland; Charge by Rev. Zenas L. Leonard, of Sturbridge; Right Hand of Fellowship, by Rev. Joshua Eveleth, of South Brimfield; Address to the Church and Society, by Rev. Moses Harrington, of Sutton; Concluding Prayer, by Rev. James Boomer of Charlton.

A New Baptist Church at Lechmere
Point, near Boston,

The Committee appointed at the previous meeting of the Corporation, upon the interesting subject of providing a course of popular instruction in Was organized on the 7th ult. comEnglish, and in modern languages, posed of 20 members; where a neat and have been continued with the addition of commodious house will soon be finished; Professor Elton, who will assume the and the church have given a unaniduties of his professorship at the com- mous call to Mr. J. E. Weston to bemencement of the next term. Arrange- come their pastor, which we are pleasments, it is confidently believed, willed to hear he has accepted.

From a female friend at Mrs. Terry's,

From Mrs. P. Olcott,

Account of Moneys received by the Treasurer of the General Convention for the
Baptist Board of Foreign Missions, &c. from July 25, to Sept. 22, 1827.
June 6. By cash, a collection taken at the "Ashford Association,"

convened at Thompson, Con.

$11,38

Collection taken in the first Congregational church
in New-Haven, after sermon by Rev. Wm. Yates, 75,36
Received from Mrs. Terry,

Collection at the meeting-house of Rev. Wm.

1,00

Collection at Rev. Mr. Mitchell's meeting

5,19

house, Norwich, Con.

Less 1 doll. per bad bill, 1,00

Collection at Rev. Mr. Wightman's meeting-house,

Collection at Stonington, at the meeting of the Cro

42,12

-41,12

,06

15,00

22,64

July 4. By cash from the South Baptist Church, N. Y. under the

pastoral care of Rev. C. G. Sommers,

From Miss Charlotte B. Pierson, New-York,
From Miss Elizabeth S. Pierson,

do.

Joseph B. Gilbert, Esq. Treasurer of the Baptist
Convention of the State of Connecticut,

From the Baptist State Convention of South Caro-
lina, per M. Mims, Treas. ($50 for Withington
Station, and $50 for Burman Mission,)

100,00

1,00

,75

*260,00

-+534,25

100,00

From Rev. Daniel Merrill, Sedgwick, Me. for translation
of the Scriptures in India, per Rev. C. H. Swain, 10,00
From Mr. Daniel Day, Nobleborough, Treasurer of the
Auxiliary, &c. Maine,

114,00

H. B. Rounds, Esq. Treasurer of the Utica Baptist For-
eign Missionary Society, per Mr. E. Lincoln,
From Hugh H. Brown, Treasurer of the Warren Associ-
ation, it having been contributed as follows, viz.
From widow Hannah Bassett, Bridgewater,

25,00

5,00

5,00

David Brown, Seekonk,

1,00

Collection after Sermon by Rev. Mr. Perkins,

17,20

28,20

Sundry friends to missions, by Mr. Beebee, Utica, 20,00
Collection, Baptist Church in Troy,

27,10

Collection at the Dutch Reformed Church in Albany, 37,19

,,Being the Donation of a few individuals who are members
of the Baptist Church in Sturbridge, Mass. per Rev.
Z. L. Leonard,

For education of heathen children, received by Hen-
ry Hill, Esq Treas. of A. B. F. M. as follows, viz.
From Moses Fisk, Sturbridge,

12,00

1,00

2,00

1,00

From Andrew Witham, Esq. Treas. of the Hancock For-
eign Mission Society, Auxiliary, &c. it having been
contributed by the Primary Society, Deer Isle, Me.
From the Saratoga Association, Dea. J. A. Waterbury,
Treas. by Rev. E. Nelson,

*Thirty-five dollars and thirty-four cents of this sum were collected in the Baptist Meeting-house in Hert ford, after sermon by Rev. Mr. Yates, June 14th.

†This summ, $534,25, was received by Rev. Dr. Bolles, and by him remitted to the Treasurer

4,00

8,00

72,50