the commencement of this work, were in On the same day, the handsome brick an alarming state of darkness, mourning Meeting-House built for the use of the - the absence of their Lord. But when the|| Baptist Church and Society in Concord, time appointed of the Father drew nigh, N. H. was dedicated to the service of Aland the coming of the Highest was pro-mighty God. Sermon by Rev. Ferdinand claimed among us, Christians aroused to Ellis of Exeter, from Haggai ii. 9; Dediprepare his way. The tongues of the catory Prayer by the Rev. N. W. Wildumb were loosed to sing, and all with liams, formerly of Windsor, Vermont, now one accord united in ascribing salvation of Concord. to our God. The happy work has continued gradually to increase until 26 have been made willing in the day of his power, and have professed faith in his name before many witnesses. We hope the Lord has yet much people in this place, who will be brought to know him in due time. O Lord, revive thy work! Yours with respect, ORDINATIONS, &c. ORDAINED, October 27, 1825, at Rodman, N. Y. Rev. DANIEL PECK to the Pastoral charge of the Baptist Church in that place. Introductory Prayer and Sermon, by Rev. Joshua Bradley; Ordaining Prayer by Rev. J. Freeman; Charge by Rev. Asa Averill; Right Hand of Fellowship by Rev. P. Brown; Concluding Prayer by Rev. P. Cross. Mr. Peck was educated as a physician, which profession he practised for several years with reputation to himself, and satisfaction to the public. ORDAINED at North Yarmouth, over the Baptist Church in that town, Rev. ALONZO KING. Introductory prayer by Rev. A. Wilson; Sermon by Rev. Dr. Chapin, from 2 Cor. ii. 15, "For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish, &c." Ordaining prayer by Rev. S. Stearns; Charge by Rev. B. Titcomb ; Right Hand of Fellowship by Rev. T. B. Ripley; Concluding Prayer by Rev. B. Titcomb, jr. ON Wednesday, the 28th of Dec. a new Baptist Meeting-House, recently built in Hyannis, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, was dedicated to the worship of God. The services commenced with select portions of scriptuse, read by Rev. H. Hersey, of the east Congregational parish in that town; the Introductory Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Wing, of the Baptist Society in Brewster; the Dedicatory Prayer, and an appropriate and interesting sermon by Rev. John Peak, pastor of the church, from Haggai ii. 9. "The glory of this latter house, shall be greater than that of the former,saith the Lord of Hosts." Concluding Prayer by Rev. Mr. Crowell, Baptist minister of Yarmouth. "The House," says the Concord Register, "we understand cost between six and seven thousand dollars, and was built chiefly by the well directed exertions of a few spirited individuals of this town. It is a handsome structure; quite an ornament to the place: and in its workmanship very creditable to the skill and taste of Mr. John Leach, the architect. Account of Monies, &c. received by Rev. 1825. June 16. From Rev. James M'Coy, Salem, 21. July 15. 2,00 1,00 1,50 8,00 70,83 ,88 "Wiillam Sawyer, at Thomas, - 30. "Charles Polke, at Carey, san James, an Indian girl, Gideon Ferrel, an Indian boy, By amount saved by labour of our 66 66 66 66 20,00 10,00 10,00 10,00 38,37 ,50 1,00 MEMOIR OF REV. RICHARD FURMAN, D. D. Late Pastor of the Baptist Church in Charleston, S. C. || tribute is uttered where his merits were appreciated, our last offering to his memory is made amidst the approving attestations of a community, who will allow the sincerity of the attempt to compensate its imperfection. Extract from Rev. Mr Brantly's Sermon on the occasion of his death. IN approaching the mention of the dear name, in reference to which our preceding remarks have been made, we tread on sacred ground. We cannot go near to contemplate such an object without a feeling of religious awe, mingled with the chastened regrets of a long cherish- The Rev. Dr. FURMAN, though ed affection; nor can we wholly not a native, yet belonged to South reject the fear of rendering a dis- Carolina from infancy. From Newservice to a cause of such uncom-York, the land of his nativity, he mon expectation. Had there fallen was brought in early childhood to to our lot a less perfect knowledge of the High Hills of Santee; a place the character, and a less ardent ad- for which he cherished in subsemiration of the virtues of the bles-quent life a strong attachment, as sed man, we might have adverted being the scene, not only of his juto him, with those expressions of venile days, but of his early labours high respect and seemly commen- in the vineyard of his Divine Masdation which ordinary occasions ter. His father was a man of more demand. But he has filled so large than ordinary intelligence for those a scope, has blended in a single times, and to an accurate knowllife, and in a single character, so edge of the English Language, he much duty and usefulness, and added considerable skill in Mathesuch a rare assemblage of all thematical science. He also cherishqualities which adorn the minister ed a decided respect for religion, of Jesus, that any representation and for the Scriptures, portions of commensurate with the magnitude which from the Old and New Tesof the subject, would appear over-tament, he daily read in his family. charged. Fortunately for us, how- His judgment and discretion may ever, our statements are made be inferred from the success with where he was known, our feeble which he trained the intellectual MARCH, 1826. 10 powers of his offspring, and from || eloquence, turned to a better mind, the ardent thirst of knowledge and soon became useful members which he infused into their youth- of society. It was at this period ful minds. The honourable disci-that he laid the foundation of many pline with which he imbued the ele- churches which were afterwards gant intellect of those whom Prov-embodied in the Charleston Associidence had committed to his care, ation, and it was to his manly and indicated the prudent, affectionate, able exertions that this body, almost and pains-taking parent. identified with the name of Furman, stood indebted for its principal success. The aged ministers with whom he was associated, viewing in him a surprising force and ripeness of judgment, together with the most unassuming demeanour, soon transferred to his discretion the more responsible functions of their body, and yielded to his youth a tribute of respect which had been previously claimed only by venerated age. Such were the attractions even of his early ministry, that his brethren of advanced standing in life and experience, were won over to him by the feeling of unaffected attachment and kindness. Their very children, who knew but little. of him personally, were taught to revere the name of Furman, and to the latest period of his life, his visits were hailed with a sort of en That member of his family now under consideration, who was destined to a life of such distinguish ed service, commenced almost with the years of maturity, that course of productive duty which he so long adorned and pursued. So much had he surpassed those of his own age in the gravity of his character, in the extent of his attainments, and in the soundness of his piety, that at the age of eighteen he was brought forward by the church of which he was a member, to preach the gospel. After some probationary exercises in his own church, his ministrations assumed a wider scope. Connecting himself with some of his more experienced brethren, he sought those places where the gospel was most needed, and by his warm, pathetic appeals, his cogent reasonings, his pious bold-thusiasm. ness, and youthful aspect, he left We may, therefore, look with a deep impression upon every mind unfeigned satisfaction upon the digfavourable to his cause and to him- nity and elevation which distinself. At that early period it was guished the beginning of his minisa rare thing to hear the voice of an trations. There was a steady ambassador of Christ throughout march in his first movements, a extensive regions of country. The regular and determined progression early settlers in many portions of suitable to the eminence from which Carolina, were wholly destitute of he had commenced his life of brill. any provision for religious instruc-iant service. In this respect, he tion, and were consequently accus- differed from many who have passtomed to live in the total neglected their youth in unavailing experiof Christian morality. Many of ments, before they attained a life the places to which the benevolent of signal usefulness. His flight efforts of this youthful herald of the was lofty from the first, and, free cross were extended, were of this from eccentric variations, he soared character. We have understood at once towards the summit of huupon undoubted authority, that the man worth and Christian honour. influence of his preaching upon There was a greatness in the very these spiritual desolations was such rudiments of his work, a majesty as to excite general observation, in the style of his youthful performwhilst many of the hardy sons of ances, which agreed well with the vice, penetrated by his convincing sedate lustre of his subsequent life. Dr. Furman about the period now under consideration, deemed it prudent to retire with his family into North-Carolina and Virginia, to avoid the dangers of an invading and victorious enemy. This measure was naturally suggested by the examples of vindictive ferocity and oppression, which were exhibited against all those who were known to favour the revolution. In this retreat he continued to exercise the high avocation of a Christian Minister, and to display the feelings and sentiments of the true patriot. The ability with which he urged the principles of sacred truth on the one hand, and the firmness with which he asserted the rights of his country on the other, attracted the attention of some of the leading men of the revolution. His ac quaintance and society were accordingly sought by many who ad mired his just and discriminating views of useful policy, and the fervid rhetoric with which he vindicated the cause of his God. Among those who thus courted his early respect was the celebrated Patrick Henry, who honoured him with attentions almost equivalent to a settled friendship. both the active and passive virtues of the Christian character, up to the moment of his death. It were in vain to attempt an adequate delineation of a life so replete with all the sober energies of benevolence. History derives both its interest and its accuracy from the transitions in the progress of human affairs. But in the measured tenor of a single life, made up of nameless repetitions of the same acts, that variety which confers interest upon the series of events is not to be found. Should the moral impressions, however, be thereby diminished? Is the settled benignity of the great luminary to be less admired, because it is diffused by an order of unvarying succession ? Are the stupendous works of nature to have less respect, because they continue to a thousand generations the same revolutions, stand in the same order, and produce the same results? The character which is formed upon the great model of divine excellence, will indeed partake of the uniform aspect of the pattern, but it will also resemble it in the beauty and grandeur of its features. The life which Dr. Furman led in Charleston merits attention in the various instances of social, civhumane and benevolent, religious and professional. That portion of his life which passed betwixt the period of his first ministerial exercises and his settlement in this city, was occu-il, pied with unceasing and successful exertions in the service of his Divine Redeemer. And though at this time no events of an extraordinary kind signalized his course, yet was there in all the tendencies of his benevolence and talent, a comprehensive goodness which fell like the dews of heaven upon the surrounding scene. In the year 1787, Dr. Furman accepted a pastoral location in this city; and here he moved in the uniformity of well-doing, in the labour of love, and in a life of selfdenying charities. Here he continued his residence, exemplifying by rich and affecting illustrations, There was a spirit of frankness and generosity about him, which qualified him for a pre-eminent station in society. No man better knew, or more strictly exemplified the principles of social deference and respect than he did. His whole temper was sweetened by the spirit of conciliation, and the actions of his life were all of that amiable and obliging character which cements the union of good society. Though naturally grave and thoughtful, he was free from those severities of character which render the more gifted classes of our species inaccessible. The suc |