Our

through many a day's hot conflict. He eight years old, he referred to the element of had purchased the first Oxford tract, and steady growth manifested by it. If we were when he had called attention to it in working for truth, we need be afraid of no Exeter Hall had been put down. The crisis, for truth was adapted to every Holy See calculated on establishing itself emergency. In the midst of rampant permanently and victoriously in England. scepticism, of frivolous superstition, and of He believed that it was mistaken, and that foolish sentimentalism, there was nevertheits defeat would be effected by the servants less a deepening conviction of the superiof God again throwing themselves into the ority of religion to them all. Intelligent breach against the enemy. Hence the men had grown ashamed of infant baptism, necessity for unity in exertion. Our au- and truth was thus making progress. thority was the Divine Word. Baptism duty was clear; for as the sharper the was usually obeyed because it was a Divine sword and the cleaner the lancet the greater command-but he maintained that the was their effect, so the purer our principles spiritual significance of baptism was not the better were we fitted to fulfil our resufficiently insisted upon. The believer in sponsibilities. He moved the resolution Christ felt not only that he, by the grace the more cordially because the issues of of God, had devoted himself to Christ, but society were not only pointed, forcible, and that Christ had accepted him, and that he readable, but because they-whenever bapwas bound for ever to the service of his tism was enforced-represented it as the Redeemer. He remembered his old friend exponent of the gospel and not as a bare Dr. Bennet saying respecting infant baptism command, and because they insisted on "Silence is our stronghold." He believed the spirituality of the kingdom of Christ. that the Baptist Tract Society, having an open platform, on which it feared not sectarian influence, was in a safe and desirable position.

Mr. J. HUGHES, of Ashton-under-Lyne, seconded the resolution. Referring to present times, the speaker remarked that the great feature of the age was the restThe resolution was seconded by Dr. lessness of the church. We had heard of STOCK, of Devonport. The speaker, in allud- Popery being overthrown by religious ing to the great question of the day-bap- liberty established in various quarters-of tismal regeneration-remarked that the Catholic celebrities desiring to conciliate great nations of the Continent were in the Church of England. Referring to the agitation; France, Germany, and Italy questions agitating the public mind, he were alike moving in the direction of truth. maintained that their solution was not He had been cheered by a conversation difficult, and believed that the system with Father Gavazzi; he had been pleased, adopted by the society was one of the best. too, with the ecclesiastical constitution He held that it did not publish too many then submitted to him, and which he found tracts on baptism, though he rejoiced acknowledged baptism by immersion upon that it did not confine itself to the publicaa profession of faith. He (Dr. S.) rejoiced tion of these; but it presented the that the society was working in Italy. He great doctrines of the atonement, human had not the least doubt that Italy would depravity, and the like. He cordially become-by means of an open Bible and sympathised with the society, and thought religious liberty-both truly Christian it improved on acquaintance. and Baptist. He had been cheered by the Mr. J. MOSTYN, of Braintree, moved unanimity of feeling manifested in connec- the third resolution:-" That this meeting, tion with the operations of the society, and being firmly convinced that the gospel shall concluded his speech by an affectionate re- finally succeed among all nations, rejoices ference to some of its friends who had that the Baptist Tract Society has embeen removed by death during the past year. braced the present opportunity for the Mr. S. K. BLAND, of Beccles, moved the dissemination of Divine truth abroad, essecond resolution :-"That this meeting, pecially in those localities which have believing that the present crisis indicates a hitherto being closed against Protestant deepening conviction of the superiority of effort, and especially invokes the Divine religion to human control, and that the blessing on this part of the society's issues of the Baptist Tract Society are labours." eminently calculated, under the Divine blessing, to disseminate sound views of the spirituality of Christ's kingdom, hereby professes its sympathy with its objects and earnest desire for its success." Congratulating the chairman on having lived to see his beloved "child" (the society) twenty

Mr. HUBERT, from Norway, briefly seconded the resolution.

Mr. D. WASSELL, of Bath, briefly moved the fourth resolution :-"That the cordial thanks of this meeting be presented to the Treasurer of the society, E. J. Oliver, Esq., for his unremitting attention to its

interests, and for his services as chairman | amounted to about £57. Several of the

of the present meeting."

The resolution having been seconded by Mr. WHITEHEAD, the Collector of the society, the Doxology was sung, the benediction pronounced, and the meeting, which was one of the most interesting in the history of the society, was brought to a close.

LONDON:
SALEM CHAPEL, MEARD'S COURT,
STREET, SOHO.

teachers were members of the Bible-class. After calling attention to the school treat, and other matters, the Report spoke of the willingness of the teachers to spend and be spent in the service of the Lord.

MR. ROBERT CURSONS read a short report of the Foreign Protestant School meeting in Panton-square), of which he is superintendent. There were at present 45 scholars, and 5 teachers. The text book of that DEAN-school was the Bible. Although originally started for none but children of foreign parents, the rule was slightly relaxed when children were met with who attended no school. He felt much cheered by the sympathies of our dear pastor. The report from Longfellowconcluded with the well-known quotation

THE Annual Meeting of the teachers and friends of the schools connected with the above chapel, was held on Wednesday, April 21st, 1869. A goodly number sat down to tea, after which a public meeting was held, under the presidency of the pastor, MR. W. H. IBBERSON, who gave out a few verses of the hymn commencing

"Blest be the tie that binds," &c.

MR. ROBERT HODDY, one of the respected deacons, then offered up a short prayer.

"Let us, then, be up and doing."

In accordance with the desire of the Chairman, the scholars now sang a piece commencing

"I will sing, for Jesus," &c.

The CHAIRMAN remarked that it scarcely MR. TOPLEY (of Woolwich) moved the seemed a year since he occupied the chair adoption of the report. He considered, it on a similar occasion. He thought this on the whole, an encouraging one; and rapid flight of time should remind us that hoped the time would soon arrive when we ought to "work while it is yet day, for there would be a school-house annexed to the night cometh when no man can work." the chapel. He then spoke of the great But who could tell the amount of good truths contained in the Bible, and observed which had been achieved during the past that none could tell how much Great year by Sabbath-school tuition? He had Britain was indebted to Sabbath-schools. a vivid recollection of the circumstances Should the day of trial ever arrive for this which attended last year's meeting, when country, we could confidently look to those it was intimated that he was about to be who have been instructed in Sabbathinvited to accept the pastorate of this schools; for he believed that the course of church. Allusion was next made to the infidelity was greatly checked by the pleasing circumstance of all the teachers of tuition there received. In alluding to the Salem being members of the church; also former pastor of Salem (Mr. Stevens), he to the discouraging fact of the school-house said, that the allegation brought against being so far removed from the chapel. He him, that he was not in favour of Sabbathconsidered that there never was a time when personal sacrifice was more required than in the present day. After some telling remarks, concerning the efforts of Romanists and Ritualists, he observed that Baptists, above all, should be putting forth every effort to counteract the baneful influences now prevalent. "Don't let us fold our arms," he said, "and think the work is half done, because others are putting forth efforts. Let us only be certain that we have a zeal according to knowledge, and we cannot doubt the result."

MR. BEARNE (Secretary of the school) then read the Report, from which it appeared that there were 16 teachers (9 male, 7 female), and 106 scholars; the teachers were all members of the church. A small but useful library was connected with the school. The Sabbath-school Building Fund

schools, was quite untrue. The speaker next alluded to his acquaintance with Mr. Ibberson, and hoped the blessing of God would rest upon him, and the school connected with this place of worship. As an old friend of Salem he would say, I wish you well with all my heart.

MR. MAYCOCK (of Woolwich) seconded the adoption of the report, which he said he would do in brief terms, as he had just passed through some deep waters of affliction. From various reasons, however, he was pleased that he had come, because he had now an opportunity of renewing his former slight acquaintance with the Chairman; another cause was that he wished to endeavour to wipe away the stigma, that Baptist ministers were not desirious of Sabbath-school progress. He thought our denomination should pursue a more vigor

ous policy, for he considered Sabbath- | Union) said, there were a few points in the schools were part and parcel of the instru- report to which he would allude. He hoped mentality used by God in bringing souls the Denmark-street school would be kept out of nature's darkness into His marvellous up, even if there were a school-house light. erected contiguous to Salem; he trusted, MR. JAMES DANN, in supporting the also, that efforts would be put forth to inadoption of the report, said, he believed crease the number of infant scholars. He that, if the time should ever come when was very glad to find that the school was the famous passage from Macaulay, con so well represented at the Bible-class, and cerning the New Zealander, were fulfilled, had felt much pleasure in listening to the it would be very probable that the fossilized Report of the Foreign Protestant School. remains of a former opponent to Sabbath- He found, on his official visits to the schools, schools might be found, as the genus must that there was a quiet earnestness and now be well-nigh extinct. For his own devotion manifested in the work, which he part, he thought a Sabbath-school was felt sure would be followed by the Divine either a necessity or a nuisance; and he blessing. After alluding to the various certainly considered they should receive temptations placed in the way of young the warm support of our churches. If the Bible, and the example and precepts of our Lord, were taken as the teachers' textbook, he thought the cardinal errors of the day would, most of them, be overthrown. He considered that the Bible was not only a text-book, but would be found to accord with the leading facts of science, and maintained that its truths would produce a strictly moral life.

The adoption of the Report having been put and carried unanimously, the scholars sang

persons, he would conclude by moving a cordial vote of thanks to the Chairman, for his kindness in presiding on the present occasion.

MR. JOSEPH SMITH (a deacon of Salem) said, he well remembered that, at the Annual Meeting last year, he expressed a hope that, ere a twelvemonth were over, the Chairman would be pastor of this church; and he felt unfeigned pleasure in his hopes being thus realized, for he was certain that Mr. Ibberson was intensely interested in all the efforts put forth by us. alluding to the remarks made concerning the infidelity of scientific men of the stamp exhorted the teachers to do all in their of Professor Huxley and others, he strongly

After

"Whither, pilgrims, are you going?" MR. TOWELL (of Blandford-street) then briefly addressed the meeting; and, in doing so, alluded to the gratification he felt upon first making the acquaintance of power to neutralize the evil influences now Mr. Ibberson. With regard to Sabbath-80 insiduously propagated by the men who school tuition, he considered that every in our Sabbath-schools. He desired cordiwished to see scientific subjects introduced teacher should have a personal knowledge ally to second the vote of thanks to Mr. of the Saviour before he could become Ibberson; which, having been carried successful; and, to prove his position, the unanimously, speaker drew various illustrations from the word of God. He sincerely trusted that the blessing of the Lord would still attend the teachers in the efforts they put forth.

meeting. He also said, he felt much pleaThe CHAIRMAN briefly thanked the the ministerial and other friends who had sure in putting a cordial vote of thanks to valuable assistance rendered by them. This attended; likewise to the ladies, for the inresolution having been carried unanimously, the Chairman then said, the scholars would now sing

Mr. PEARSON, who considered Salem to be his spiritual home, said, he hoped the beauty of the Lord God would continue to shine upon the church who met within its walls. After alluding to the recent illness of the pastor, he drew attention to the "Shall we gather at the river?" various efforts now being made to weaken He hoped the meeting would all join them or deteriorate the good effects and influence in the harmony, and realize the blessings of Sabbath school instruction. He would sought. The benediction having been pronot, however, prolong his observations further than to say, that so surely as the means were put forth, the blessing of God would abundantly follow.

A piece commencing

"While we on earth are raising,"

was then sung by the scholars.

nounced, the friends took their departure.

We may remark, in closing, that Mr. Wilkins was on the platform; but, knowing how much he had been engaged that day, the Chairman said he could not call upon him to speak. Letters were received from Mr. W. Alderson and Mr. J. T. Briscoe, regretting their inability to attend the

MR. RAWLINGS (of the Sunday-school meeting.

TESTIMONIAL TO MR. MOYLE, OF and on their behalf he wished him many

RYE LANE CHAPEL.

ON Monday evening, May 10, the congrega. tion worshipping at the above chapel assembled to celebrate the Twenty-first Anniversary of the pastorate of Mr. Moyle, by a tea and public meeting, also to present him with a purse of fifty guineas as a token of their love and regard.

happy returns of the day. (Hear, hear.) They had not drunk his health with exciting wine, but with the loving and social cup which cheers but not inebriates." They rejoiced in the goodness of Almighty God in raising him up thus far from a state of great weakness; and they trusted he would be long allowed, by God's pleasure, Tea was provided in the spacious school- to continue his ministry here until his hair room, of which nearly two hundred ladies was even whiter than it was at present, and gentlemen partook, after which an and it should please the Saviour to say, adjournment was made to the chapel, "Come up hither." Till then he was imwhere the meeting was held, and presided mortal. Mr. Congreve then said, he had over by Mr. Moyle. The proceedings much pleasure in presenting their worthy having been opened with a hymn, a blessing pastor, on behalf of the deacons and memwas asked by Mr. Dixon, in a very impressive manner.

of the chapel, with a purse containing fifty guineas, as a small token of their love and MR. MOYLE then rose and said, they had regard for him. (Hear, hear.) They met by God's blessing once more to cele- might have offered for his acceptance some brate another anniversary of his connection costly piece of furniture, but considered with them, which perhaps might be the that the money could be more usefully exlast, for they knew not when it would be pended, especially as his health was failing. God's pleasure to take him away from his There were persons who pretended to work; therefore it was for him to serve the despise money, but he did not believe them; Lord, and honour him for benefits bestowed. it was like the story of the "Fox and During the twenty-one years he had been Grapes." Money properly used was a their pastor they had been gradually great blessing: it was only when ill used making progress; and he was happy to say that it became filthy lucre. He hoped there had been no differences or disturb their pastor would not measure the love ances, but the whole congregation had they bore him by the amount of gold preworked together in peace and love. They sented, but would receive it as a small had not been increasing greatly in number, token of their continued love and esteem. but quietly; and their incomings were Mr. Congreve, in concluding, mentioned larger than their outgoings. He could that nearly all the members of the chapel give them a history of the last twenty-one had contributed towards the testimonial, years, but he had so many incidents that he could relate, that it would occupy all the evening, and so prevent the brethren who had come purposely from addressing them. He had heard that evening something of a secret that was about to be divulged. He had heard an inkling of it last October, but they had kept their secret so well that he knew nothing more of it even at the present moment. In conclusion, he assured them that he was quite satisfied with the Lord's dealings, and the blessings which he enjoyed.

and read several affectionate and interesting letters he had received on the subject.

MR. MOYLE, who was visibly affected, thanked them for the kind present, and assured the meeting that he should always regard it as a manifestation of their love.

MR. G. T. CONGREVE stated that since last year they had, besides contributing £20 to the Baptist Fund, paid £100 off the building debt, which now only amounted to £111; and he considered that if they continued the penny-a-week subscriptions, with that and the October meeting, the amount would be soon forthcoming. They needed about £20 for necessary repairs of the chapel, and the money collected at the doors would go towards that amount.

Addresses were delivered by Messrs. Palmer, J. S. Anderson, Jones, and Flack, and the meeting separated.

MR. G. T. CONGREVE was very glad to see so many friends present, especially as there was a counter-attraction in Lock'sfields, where one of the members for the borough, Mr. McArthur, was laying the foundation stone of a ragged-school. He had never risen with greater pleasure than he did on the present occasion; but he had two things to say to them, so should be obliged to make two speeches, for he could not, like the gentlemen in the City, mix everything together; he liked to do one thing at a time. He had a special commission from them to their beloved pastor, in the pleasantly situated little Baptist

(From the "Peckham and Camberwell Times," May 15th, 1869.)

DACRE PARK CHAPEL, LEE. THE church and congregation worshiping

Chapel, Dacre Park, Lee, held their seven- Two verses of the hymn," Abide with me, teenth anniversary on Whit-Monday, May 17. fast falls the eventide," were then sung, In the afternoon, a sermon was delivered after which Mr. William Palmer, of Homerby Mr. Burlington Wale (the pastor). ton, gave a masterly address in his usual The ministers present were, Messrs. At-logical and forcible manner, subject: "The wood, Frith, Palmer, George Webb, and day of Pentecost." John Dixon. Mr. Thomas Jones came late in the evening.

The public meeting commenced at 6.30. Mr. Wale, who presided, read Psalm xlvi.

He was followed by the venerable Mr. Jones, and Messrs. G. Webb and Frith.

casions."

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After singing another hymn, the pastor closed (a happy, and we hope a profitable evening in the house of the Lord) with the benediction.

STEPNEY.

F. L.

After Mr. F.'s address, the Chairman feelingly alluded to the late Mr. Wall, who, Mr. Thomas Atwood, of Charles-street he said, I was with us last year, and, six Chapel, Camberwell, very earnestly invoked weeks after, was laid in the silent grave. the Divine presence and blessing. The I should have been extremely sorry for the pastor then addressed the meeting. He meeting to have separated without noticing said, "I am pleased to meet you on this an- this circumstance, as our brother was niversary occasion. We feel deeply thankful always with us on these anniversary ocfor the presence of so many friends from other churches-it shows the kindly feeling existing towards us; on looking round, I see many from our brother Mr. Anderson's, at Zion Chapel, Deptford, from our afflicted brother W. Gwynnell, of Greenwich; others from Mr. Moyle's, of Peckham, Mr. Palmer's, of Homerton, also friends from Brixton and Islington." He (Mr. W.) did not think there were quite so many present as they had seen on former anniversaries; however, THE Building Society in connection with he was happy to inform them that a spirit Cave Adullam Chapel and School, held its of unity, love and peace was in their midst, Seventh Annual Meeting on Tuesday, for these blessings they were grateful and April 27th. James Mote, Esq., presided. thus would raise another Ebenezer of The Report showed & balance of "Hitherto the Lord hath helped us." £218 17s. 6d., being an increase over last "Seventeen years have passed away since year of £39 6s. 9d., exclusive of £5 0s. 2d., this Chapel was first opened for the preach interest: a greater amount than has ever ing of the everlasting gospel, and the Lord yet been realised in one year. It grounded has graciously kept you together, has not its appeal for further support on the moral suffered any root of bitterness or seed of grandeur of the two-fold object contemndiscord to come in and cause a division plated by the Committee: the erection of a among the people. I suppose you have building for the preaching of the gospel, had little differences-these will occur in and the instruction of the young, as God's the best regulated families: if such how-great means of the conversion of sinners ever was the case, they must all have van- and the comfort and edification of believers. ished very quickly before I came to be your pastor. I found you in peace and love: you have been kept so. We have recently increased our sitting accommodation without enlarging the chapel. The adjoining building has been erected for the instruction of the young at a cost of about £300, which is nearly paid for-and we want now to clean and repaint the interior of the chapel, and improve the lighting. Towards this object the proceeds of the collection this evening will be devoted. Donations and subscriptions, however But I do not intend to make a speech; if small, will be most thankfully received by any of our friends expect me to do so, they Mr. George Reynolds, Pastor, 8, Barneswill most certainly be disappointed. street, Stepney, E.; Mr. C. C. Abbot, Several ministers have kindly come to Treasurer, 82, Grafton-street, Mile-end, speak-no particular subject is announced N. E.; or by the Honorary Secretary, on the bills-the theme will be, "The de-Thomas Culyer, 91, White Horse-street, scent of the Holy Ghost." We want really Stepney, who will duly acknowledge the good addresses of the right sort,-speeches same, and furnish any further in formation, full of the gospel of the grace of God." that may be desired.

Brethren Wale, Jones, Stringer, Edwards, Steed, and Lodge, addressed the meeting.

The collection amounted to £3 0s. 4d., besides which, one friend brought a donation of £10, and kindly promised his best endeavours to obtain another like sum.

Upon the principle that people will assist those who are doing their utmost to assist themselves, we most earnestly and respectfully appeal to all lovers of truth to assist us.