Baptism; which ended in his becoming a Baptist, afterwards a distinguished minister of the denomination, and the author of a book called, "The Storming of Antichrist in his Two Last and Strongest Garrisons-Compulsion of Conscience, and Infant Baptism."

Mr. Cornwall now made up his mind to leave the church by law established, not only from his change of sentiment on Baptism, but from a conviction that the Church and State system was at variance with the New Testament Churches, as well as condemned by the experience of all ages and nations. Henceforth he became a Baptist Minister.

He was a decided enemy of persecution: hence when the Parliament of 1646 made a law to silence all ministers who had not enjoyed the mysterious benefits of episcopal or presbyterian ordination, or who should presume to preach anything contrary to their standards of doctrine and discipline, Cornwall laid bare the absurdity and wickedness of that measure in a pamphlet which he wrote on the occasion, and in which he maintained the right of ministers to preach the Gospel wherever opportunities could be found, without asking permission of civil or spiritual authorities. "Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature," is a greater authority to the ministers of Christ, than all the Acts of Parliament which have been made from the time of Nero to that of Victoria.

After joining the ranks of Nonconformity, Mr. Cornwall became the founder of a Baptist Church either at Cranbrook or in its neighbourhood, and remained its faithful and honoured pastor, until his death. It is a cause for regret to the writer of these lines, that he has never seen any account of the time, place, or circumstances of his death; but judging from his character, conduct, and piety through life, there can be no doubt that his end was peace, and his reward a crown of glory.

His vindication of "The Royal Commission of King Jesus" was so able and convincing, that poor Dr. Featly was almost driven mad by reading it, and instead of refuting its arguments with manliness and

candour, he poured forth torrents of abuse against the book and the writer, calling the former "a bold libel," and the latter, "a brazen faced author," who "blusheth not to brand the whole Christian world, which christen their children and sign them with the seal of the covenant, with the odious name of 'the antichristian faction.'" In addition to the books already named, Mr. Cornwall published one on "Toleration," in opposition to Mr. Cotton's "Bloody Tenet Washed;" and another on "The Difference between the Christian and the Antichristian Church."

Such a man's example and writings are a treasure to the Church of God, and ought not to be lost upon the younger members and pastors of our denomination. May they become followers of them who, through faith and patience, now inherit the promises! T. P.

BAPTIST FOREIGN MISSIONS.

INDIA. Some months ago a letter appeared in the Patriot newspaper, from Mr. Gogerly, formerly of the London Missionary Society, respecting a Sanscrit edition of the Bible. It was occasioned by an appeal for donations to aid Dr. Yates in publishing the Old Testament in that language. Such a work Mr. G. condemned as extravagant and useless. Resolutions signed by all the Missionaries of the London Missionary Society resident in Calcutta, and transmitted to our brethren in that city, have reached this country. They express surprise and regret at Mr. Gogerly's letter, as "calculated to disturb the existing harmony" between the Missionaries of the two Societies, and declare that "the statements ventured by Mr. Gogerly," are "wholly unsupported by facts." This judgment they sustain by a series of conclusive and important proofs. Finally, they assure the Baptist Missionaries of their "confidence and affection," and that they wholly approve of their zealous efforts to "secure a version of the Sacred Scriptures in the learned language of Hindostan, deeming it of great value and importance, and a work which will prove,

under a Divine blessing, largely contributary to the grand result of India's evangelization."

In Calcutta and its neighbourhood, where our Missionaries have long laboured, there is much outward attention to the gospel. Mr. Evans, in a recent letter says, "The Spirit's influence only is necessary to convert a nation in a day. The foundations of heathenism have been undermined; the hopes of idolaters have been shewn to be utterly groundless, and thousands are saying on every hand, your Saviour is the only one, and the just.' We could not have more encouragement as the preachers of the ever-blessed gospel; we could not be placed in a situation where we should more imperatively perceive the need of Divine influence. Our conclusion is the work is the Lord's: his church must be more prayerful, more holy."-Mr. George Pearce, in a later communication still, refers, with much thankfulness, to the baptism of some who, through grace, have believed, and to the serious concern felt by others. He gives also a pleasing account of the ordination of two Native Missionaries. May their number be multiplied!

JAMAICA. The intelligence from this Island is most gratifying. Mr. Clarke had safely arrived there, and had obtained a number of suitable agents for the African Mission. He sailed again for Fernando Po, on the 1st of Dec. About forty coloured These include persons accompanied him. school-masters, and christian settlers with their wives and children. A young lady, who has been a school-mistress in the Island, is also gone with them. During Mr. Clarke's sojourn in the Island, £500 were collected for the African Mission. In addition to this noble contribution, Mr. Knibb and his church sent out some framed houses for the use of the Teachers and Settlers. They are made so as to require only two or three days to pin them together, and will probably be placed in different villages.

The Theological Institution at Calabar has been opened. Ten students have entered, nine black and one white, a Creole. Our correspondent says, "It is a beautiful

place, and well adapted for the purpose. If you can get a few annual subscribers of a guinea each, for the support of the students, you will greatly aid us. The future interests of the churches here, and the prospects of Africa, are deeply involved in the success of this institution. Brother Tinson throws his whole soul into it."

AFRICA. We have tidings of the safe arrival of Dr. and Mrs. Prince, Mr. and Mrs. Merrick, and Mr. Fuller, in Fernando Po. They found Mr. Sturgeon pretty well, and his wife considerably better. Their reception was most affecting. When they landed, they were welcomed on the shore by a neatly attired crowd of people, between whom and the water's edge stood the church in a semi-circle, who received the little band of Missionaries "with a hymn of praise from their hearts, and gushing tears from their eyes.” The church in Clarence now numbers fortyfour members, and there are about sixty inquirers. The house in which worship is at present conducted in Clarence, is far too small for the number who come to hear the gospel, although it will hold more than five hundred persons.

The Missionary intelligence of this month, demands the serious attention of every christian reader. We are in a glorious crisis. ARE WE PREPARED FOR IT? Are we prepared, with our fortunes and our lives, for a cause which claims ALL, deserves ALL, and must have ALL, if we are to share in its final triumphs? Are we prepared, as the servants of Him who, in the day of his own glory will stain all the pride of human glory, to be any thing, or nothing, so that Christ alone may be exalted? If not, we are unprepared to be the associates of the Son of God in his last conflicts and victories. The life, and love, and self-renunciation of heaven must be ours, or we shall be cast aside. Now must "every man be a Hero, and every Hero a Saint, and every Saint a Seraph."

The account of the formation of the South Parade Juvenile Auxiliary, and other home proceedings, will be given in our next number.

P. J. S.

to save your holy sanctuaries and the liberties of your country, demand Religious Equality for all Denominations-not Religious Freedom merely, but Religious Equality-then you may hope to stem the torrent of Ecclesiastical Despotism involved in this scheme.

MEN OF ENGLAND, OF SCOTLAND, AND OF IRELAND. Up and be doing! If you stand still until Dr. Hook and Sir Robert Peel shall have forged this chain for the people of Leeds, you will see a religious despotism arise out of your own supineness, which will prove more intolerable than the tyranny of Henry the Eighth, and the High Court of Commission of his despotic daughter Elizabeth. You cannot stand still, the Puseyite Clergy of England cannot stand still. Who shall have the victory, the People or the Puseyites? This is the question to be decided-and decided now, before Sir Robert Peel and Sir James Graham shall have favoured us with any more olive branches.

CHRISTIANS OF EVERY DENOMINATION. Arise in all your energy, and forget not that your God heareth and answereth prayer. The weapons of your warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds.

WHAT IS THE PRINCIPLE OF ACTION? Agitate! Agitate! Agitate! on every public measure which stands, directly or indirectly, opposed to the Religious Equality of all Denominations of Christians. In other words, agitate, peaceably and constitutionally, for the separation of that adulterous union which exists between the Church and the State. Recent events have proved, that until this shall be accomplished, there will be no security, no safety for the people of these realms.

A. D.

SABBATH SCHOOL LIBRARIES. A few years ago, the friends of Sion Chapel, Bradford, being of opinion that a Select Library would prove a valuable auxiliary to the cause of education, resolved to devote the proceeds of an Annual Tea Party to the furtherance of that object.

The usual festival was held on the evening of January 1st (New Year's-day), when an overflowing company met, to participate in the christian joys and sympathies of the occasion.

After tea, Mr. Pottenger, pastor, took the chair, when the Secretary read the Report, which stated that during the past year, four books by gift and fifty-eight by purchase, had been added to the Library; that the number of Subscribers had increased, and that the issues had been nearly double those of the previous year.

The operation of Libraries, in the mo dification of character, will generally be silent and almost imperceptible. A recent instance, however, of their usefulness may be mentioned. A book taken home by a Sabbath Scholar, was blessed to the conversion of the mother, who is now united to the church. The original circumstance was trifling in itself, but it became the great link in the series of causes which identified the parent to the church on earth, and made her a hopeful candidate for that in heaven. No mean encouragement to supporters of religious libraries!

Among other resolutions passed, the following was unanimously adopted :

"That this meeting is of opinion, that the new periodical entitled 'the Church,' carrying out its professed objects, and superintended by its able Editors, is calcuÎated to effect much good; and calls upon the friends of truth and freedom, to promote its success."

Their

The proceeds of the evening were £9. L. M. HORTON-COLLEGE.-Twelve new Students have been admitted to the full course of study after the usual probation. names are,- Messrs. Stewart, Glasgow, Mitchell, Salendine-Nook, Aikenhead, Edinburgh, Neal, Sutton-on-Trent, Salisbury, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Wilson, Glasgow, Sale, Wokingham, Knight, Dudley, Baker, Ingham, Cock, Devonport, Wilkinson, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Barker, Stanningley. Mr. John Cooke will, it is feared, entirely in consequence of the state of his health, be unable to resume his studies; but there is hope that he may recover sufficiently to preach occasionally.

MORE BAPTISMS. Since the last Association Meeting, more than eighty persons have been solemnly baptized into Christ at Stockport; and next month a further increase of ten is expected.

On last ordinance day, nine persons were baptized at Rotherham.

On the 3rd Dec. one, and on the 7th Jan. two persons were publicly baptized at Hunslet. We regret to say, that a relative of one of them displayed much opposition to the step taken, and threatened her with serious consequences if she again attended the Baptist Chapel; and what makes the matter worse, the relative in question is a professing Christian.

Five persons received the ordinance of baptism at Sion Chapel, Bradford, on Lord's-day, January 7th.

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