GAMLINGAY.-Cambridgeshire.-On Sunday, July 28th, the annual sermon on behalf of the Sabbath School in connection with the Baptist Chapel, was preached by Rev. E. Manning, pastor. This school contains more children, we are informed, than any other in the county of Cambridge.

LYNN.-Two years ago the Rev. J. T. Wigner, pastor of the Baptist Church here, opened a preaching station at West Lynn. The Word was blessed, so that thirteen persons residing there have been baptized and added to the parent church. A desirable piece of ground offering, it has been purchased, and a chapel erected capable of seating 180 persons, at a total of £180. The opening services were held on Friday, July 19th, when the Rev. W. F. Poile, of Derby, former pastor of the Lynn church, preached, and the Rev. W. Binning, Wesleyan. About 300 persons took tea together, and in the evening there was a public meeting. On the following Sabbath the Rev. R. Hamilton (India) preached in the afternoon, and the Rev. J. T. Wigner in the evening. The proceeds of the collections, with the profit of tea, amounted to £23.

The chapel will be vested in trust for the use of the Baptist denomination, and in connection with the Baptist Church at Lynn. If any friends to home missions would help to reduce the debt it would materially relieve the energetic originator of this new interest; the church at Lynn cannot do much for it, as they are still burdened with a debt of £1000 on their larger chapel.

DEATH OF DR. CARSON. We announce, with deep regret, that on Saturday last, August 24th, the Rev. Dr. Carson was removed by death from his labours below to his last reward. A serious accident at Liverpool, by which Dr. Carson dislocated his shoulder, was the immediate cause of the Doctor's death.

FOREIGN RECORD.

CANTON.-A correspondent of the Bible Society writes:—Hongkong is not a missionary field: it is merely a morsel of waste ground. It will form an excellent spot for depositories, and a proper site for the Anglo Chinese college, as it does already for the Morrison Education Society; but it furnishes none of those advantages which are to be found in some profusion at Canton. Here we have unbounded access to natives from every province, who, for scholarship, arts, and commercial enterprise, may not unfitly be called "the pick and choice" of the whole empire, every one of them "mad" to possess something that has got an English superscription upon it. It seems a kind of moral influenza-a sentimental epidemic-that has seized this people; for it matters not what a thing is made of, or how it is manufactured, so long as it has got some stamp upon it to authenticate it as coming from the "foreigners.” Some of the natives see and laugh at this humour, but the fashion of opinion sweeps them all indifferently along with it. The man who admires, and the man who laughs, falls into the same passion. Now, my dear Sir, how is it that no man comes to take advantage of this state of things? Our missionaries, delighted with the enchantments of home, cling to Hongkong, ramble to the north, or stay in England. I am sure you will forgive me for speaking so strongly in favour of Canton, since I have been compelled to reduce all my theories to practice; and the result has been, the entire fulfilment of all my wishes: I have not failed in a single thing.

The best argument against idolatry now, is, "Englishmen do not practise it." The best commendation for the Bible, in the present state of the Chinese mind, is, that it is "The Sacred Book of England." I fervently hope, that when the revised version is complete your Society will print an edition, and clothe it altogether in the English dress and costume. And then, on the outside, write, in the Chinese symbols, "The Sacred Book of England, the donation of the British and Foreign Bible Society to the People of China."

CEYLON. This mission has suffered a painful and indeed irreparable loss, in the death of that devoted servant of God, the Rev. E. Daniell. A colonial paper gives the following particulars:-" After 14 years of most unremitting labours in this part of his Master's vineyard, this apostolic evangelist entered into his eternal rest on Lord's day, June 2nd, at the age of about 60 years. Unceasing exertion in itinerating,

preaching, and the other duties of his arduous vocation, with a total disregard to all personal comfort, gradually undermined a constitution which still resisted the effects of climate in a wonderful manner. Neither scorching sun nor deluging rain could deter him from his appointed rounds of duty, whilst the coarse food of the natives supplied him general nourishment. For the last two years it was manifest that his powers of endurance were taxed beyond their ability, and as had perhaps never before been tested by an European in this country. Still, however, he never relaxed, declined the proffered attentions of several friends, who would have felt it a privilege to minister to his comfort, and disregarded the entreaties of those who wished him to return to Europe. To Ceylon he had devoted himself, there he determined to spend and be spent in delivering the message of redeeming love.

Latterly, it was quite distressing to hear him preach, the exertion of the voice producing nausea and faintness. On Sunday morning he preached in English, and administered the Lord's Supper at the Pettah Chapel, but was so much exhausted, that some friends besought him to desist from further labours that day. No solicitation, however, could induce him to refrain from his usual services amongst the nations; after which, he again appeared in the evening at the Pettah Chapel. Finding himself unequal to the entire service he directed an assistant to offer up the prayer, then attempted to preach and succeeded, though with great difficulty, in delivering what the congregation considered a most delightful sermon, but which was, in reality, a mere outline of what he intended to express.

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He still declined the kind invitations of friends who had on former occasions ministered to his bodily infirmities, until Monday, when he at length yielded to the solicitations of Sir Anthony and Lady Oliphant, at whose house he remained till he died. Neither medicine nor nourishment could avail much in a frame so completely worn out; so that Sir Anthony and Lady Oliphant, and other friends, who watched him night and day with the tenderest solicitude, witnessed the gradual decrease of his strength.

Nothing could bear more honourable testimony to the excellence and worth of the individual, than the feverish suspense in which the whole community was placed during the last week's illness of Mr. Daniell. Persons of all ranks, classes, and persuasions; Protestants of every denomination; Roman Catholics (whose errors he had so uncompromisingly exposed in his writings), and even the Buddhists, either visited his sick chamber, or made anxious inquiry after his state; and it is hoped that the hallowed gloom cast over society by his death will not be soon forgotten. His illness was truly edifying to those around, as the Gospel, which he had so long, so powerfully, so earnestly, and so affectionately recommended to others, proved such a source of support and comfort in the awful anticipation of appearing before God. * His faith was only equalled by his humility, for, whilst he looked with the most unwavering confidence to the vicarious sufferings and righteousness of his Redeemer, he acknowledged himself to be a vile sinner, saved by free grace alone. No works, or labours, or other attempts of self righteousness did he plead (though if any man since the days of the Apostles might dare to do so, it was he); nothing did he, in the slightest degree depend upon, but the merits of his incarnate and crucified Redeemer.

To the preachers of the gospel he was a bright example; in the Church he was a master-builder, eminently successful; and many who had never seen him, even the most careless on religious matters, venerated and respected the name of Daniell. The numerous little churches and congregations of nations scattered through the jungles (left now as sheep without a shepherd), call for the sympathies of the universal church. May a double portion of the spirit of the departed rest upon the scene of his labours, and may those who are still left exhibit their affectionate remembrance of their beloved pastor by giving the more earnest heed to those truths which he taught them.

CALCUTTA. Benevolent Institution. We have received this month from the Rev. W. W. EVANS, this year's REPORT of the important operations of which he has the oversight in Calcutta. We have much pleasure in laying before our readers the accompanying statement:-"The Trustees of this Institution have much satisfaction in presenting to its subscribers and friends another Report of its annual proceedings and present condition, being the twenty-fifth since its establishment in Calcutta. It is generally known that it was originated through the efforts of the Baptist Missionaries in 1809, with a design to provide for the education of the offspring of Christian parentage in impoverished circumstances. Few previous years of its history have been more distinguished than the last for the progress of the numerous pupils in both

Schools, and the continued generosity of the Christian public of this country, affording to the present Trustees and Officers gratifying evidence of the divine favour in prospering an institution which has been productive of numerous advantages to many, some of whom are now occupying responsible stations in society. It is a purely catholic school, affording educational advantages to all of every class, but especially and primarily to the children of indigent Christians of every religious denomination, and free from sectarian bias.

"There are at the present time four hundred and forty-seven children of both sexes under daily instruction; namely, three hundred and eight boys, and one hundred and thirty-nine girls, of whom 151 are Protestants, 150 Roman Catholics, 6 Armenians, 66 Hindus, 42 Muhamadans, 6 Burmese, 7 Mugs, 3 Jews, 15 Chinese, and 1 Parsee. The average attendance throughout the year has been on the whole steady and encouraging.

"On the 21st and 22nd of December the Schools were publicly examined, and the Trustees are gratified to learn that the result was highly creditable both to the children and their instructors. On that occasion the following Ministers were present;-The Rev. Dr. Duff, Rev. D. Ewart, and Rev. T. Smith of the Scottish Mission; the Rev. W. Morton, Rev. T. Boaz, and Rev. J. Paterson, of the London Mission; the Rev. J. Brooks, of the General Baptist Mission; and the Rev. J. Thomas, Rev. A. Leslie, Rev. G. Pearce, Rev. J. Wenger, Rev. W. W. Evans, and Rev. T. Morgan, of the Baptist Mission. The attendance of other friends was both numerous and respectable. "The Trustees have pleasure in stating that the Funds are in a more satisfactory state than in former years, as will be seen by a reference to the annual accounts appended to this report. It must be borne in mind that exclusive of the Government subscription, the Institution is wholly dependent on the contributions of the public. The Receipts during the year, including the Government subscription, have been Co.'s Rs. 5,620-8, and the Expenditure Co.'s Rs. 5,584-10-6. To render the Institution still more efficient and to give additional accommodation to the children deriving advantage from it, the Trustees are desirous of preparing a large class-room, and, if possible, suitable apartments as a residence for the principal teacher; and they respectfully solicit the continued and increased liberality of all the friends of education to carry out their wishes in these respects. In order to afford additional assistance to the Rev. W. W. Evans, the Secretary and Superintendent, application has been made to England for a well-qualified Master for the Boys' department; Mr. Evans' numerous ministerial duties and state of health urgently requiring that immediate aid should be rendered to him in his indefatigable exertions to promote the benevolent objects of the Institution.

"The Trustees are truly grateful for the monthly subscription of the Government, of Sicca Rupees, 200, obtained some years ago through the exertions of C. Lushington, Esq., who, while a resident in this country, took a lively interest in the welfare of the Institution, and of its former Superintendent, the late Rev. James Penney. Their thanks are equally due, and are again respectfully presented, to all those who through many years have contributed largely towards its support.

"Commending the Institution to the blessing of Almighty God, and to the further countenance of the Christian public, the Trustees have only in closing this Report to request, as they have done on former occasions, that all who are interested in the education of the young will favour the schools with their occasional visits. These visits, the Trustees are assured, will do much to encourage the teachers and children, and will at the same time afford satisfactory evidence of the beneficial operation of the Institution. At least, the Trustees imagine that such individuals will be gratified to see in these Schools children of every colour and nation educated together, and happily engaged in acquiring those scriptural and general lessons of religion and virtue, which under the blessing of God will prepare them for the full and faithful discharge of their respective duties in the great community.

"The present Visitors of the schools are J. W. Alexander, Esq., the Rev. Alex. Duff, D.D., and the Rev. John Mack; and the Trustees avail themselves of this opportunity of gratefully acknowledging their obligations to these gentlemen, and to J. C. Marsham, Esq. and the Rev. T. Boaz, for the unabated zeal which they have always evinced in advancing the interests of the Benevolent Institution."

CITY STEAM PRESS, LONG LANE: D. A. DOUDNEY.

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BAPTIST RECORD,

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BIBLICAL REPOSITORY.

OCTOBER, 1844.

THE METROPOLIS.

Ir is not a brief residence in the capital that will give even an observant visitor anything like an adequate conception of its vastness. Whatever be the precise point of view-material or moral, in which we contemplate this huge object, far from our estimate diminishing with a prolonged acquaintance, we become more convinced of its immensity. Those who are most familiar with its avenues, and most accustomed to regard things in their religious aspect, will probably feel most at a loss to speak worthily of the spiritual interests and necessities of London.

To aid our contemplations, we avail ourselves of the impressive words of the late John Foster:-" Think of the movements of the heart in the inhabitants of this great city during a single day-loving, desiring, hoping, hating, fearing, regretting. What an infinity of emotions! What a stupendous measure of active vitality! To these souls are presented, among other objects of interest, the things most important, desirable, and terrible in the universe; these things are placed before them, and pressed on them as evidently and as closely and palpably as reason and revelation can. We know what should be the effect of these. We can think what it should be on any individual whom the eye happens to fix upon, known or a stranger. We can look on the passing train or the collected crowd, and think what it should be on each and all. (What a measure therefore this would be of a good spirit in such an assemblage!) What is the effect on the far greater number? There are abundant indications to inform us what it is, or rather what 3 F

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it is not. And if the case be so, and that in an enlightened and Christian community, what is man!"

"What is man!" might be the compassionate sentiment of an angelic beholder, or of a saint in heaven, supposing him in view of this object on earth-observing a rational and immortal being involved in a relation the most perfect, vital, and inseparable with all that is most important; the reality of that relation manifested to him, enforced upon him; and yet, he generally as insensible as a statue of stone is to the objects surrounding it! But might not the compassion become mingled with indignation, when it should be observed how unlike an insensible figure he is toward other objects with which his relation is separable and transient? Nevertheless the great interest is still the same; bears all the importance of eternity upon it; remains as that sky above us, with its luminaries, and its solemn and infinite depth, whether we look at it or not."

These words so full of meaning, if duly pondered, might well lead to something more like a competent and complete view of the stupendous spiritual necessities of the great metropolis. And the question may very profitably be asked in this place, what are we as a section of the Church of Christ, a denomination distinguished for its love of the vital and most essential truths of the Gospel, doing amidst these masses of immortal beings? What position do we occupy? What influence do we exert ? Have we reason to be satisfied with the amount of good which results from our presence in this busy world of traffic and temptation, of hilarity and ambition, of vice, and want, and woe? The sphere of our ablest ministers and wealthiest laymen-the locality of our managing committees the seat of intelligence, the grand centre of influence-ought we without examination to say, All is as it should be? Ought we to fear putting the question? Can we on a candid and impartial estimate of our standing and influence as a religious body, feel satisfied and glad at heart?

It will be useful here to present a few rough statistics.

We have in view a circle containing about 1,700,000 souls; in which will be found, it may be, seventy chapels belonging to the Baptist denomination, which would accommodate we will say between 40,000 and 50,000 hearers, of whom in round numbers perhaps 12,000 are members. We will say nothing about the divisions and sections into which they arrange themselves; how many belong to the Baptist Union, and how many dislike the name. We will not speak of their oneness of feeling, mutual affection and respect, or the unanimity of heart and purpose which obtains amongst these churches. Nor can we dilate on the momentous inquiry, what amount of direct, practical,