was so affected, that she could only whisper. This great affliction she bore without a murmur. In her illness I frequently conversed with her, and found her perfectly resigned to the will of Heaven in life or in death. for, said she, It is heaven to my soul living or dying. I have nothing to detain me on earth, but my aged parents; I once thought to be a comfort to them in their declining years, but the Lord Jesus can do much better for them than I can, and if it is his will to take me, I can leave them in his blessed hands." One morning after much conversation on the happy state of her mind, and the pleasing prospect before her; as I returned into the room after breakfast, I found the New-Testament in her lap, and her finger on 1 Cor. xv. 52. She raised her head, and, with a smile of heaven pictured in her countenance, said, "O what a sweet sound that will be! O that trumpet, that sweet trumpet will awake the saints, and this poor weak frame of mine with their's, will put on strength and immortality; soul and body reunited, shall reign with Christ forever and ever." One of the sisters of the church sitting by, seeing she was in such ecstasy of spirit, said, but have you no dread of death?" She replied, "sometimes for a minute I dread the conflict, but these fears are momentary, they will soon end. Christ has sweetened the grave, been in death, and has promised to be with his people there.' "Where should the dying members rest, Christ and him crucified was her theme! The glory of his person as God man, his birth, life, doctrine, miracles, sufferings, death, resurrection, ascension,session,and intercession, were pleasing topics to her. Sometimes she would exclaim, “O that precious Jesus! had I a thousand tongues I could not fully describe his glory and worth. O that I could love and serve him as angels and saints do in glory." I On the second Lord's day in January last, she sent for me to come and see her for the last time: when I came into the room, I perceived the lamp of life was nearly exhausted, and although she was then struck with death, she appeared composed and perfectly resigned. found her soul elevated above the things of time, and longing to depart and be with Christ; for said she, 'I am tired of sinning against my dear Redeemer, and I find while I am in this world, I shall commit sin, although I earnestly desire to devote every power to the Lord." Before we parted, she wished me to pray once more with her I asked if there was any thing in particular she would wish us to ask the Lord for; to which she replied, "I desire grace to be patient and perfectly resigned to the will of God in all things, and that he would give me a safe and easy passage over the Jordan of death." I took my leave of her about four o'clock, P. M. and about six she fell asleep in Jesus without a struggle or a groan, being the 9th of January, 1820. Amount of Monies received by the Treasurer of the Baptist Missionary Soci ety of Massachusetts, from July 1, 1819, to July 1, 1820. burnham, do. Females in Randolph, 9,45 Apr. 10. do. Female Miss. Soc. Milford, 15,53 do. Baptist Fem. Cent Soc. Salem, 80,49 do. Attleboro' Fem. Miss. Soc. by Mrs. May 24. do. Charlestown Fem. Bap. Miss. Soc. 38,00 do. Mr. Onkes Perry, 1,00 Nelson, 20,60 31. do. Fem. friend, Marshfield, by Mr. do. Fem. Cent Soe. Haverhill, by Mrs. Torrey, 2,50 Batchelder, 31,66 do. Baptist Church & Soc. Salem, viz. do. do. Stephen Webb, 3,00 do. Mr. S. Chamberlain, 1,00 Michael Shepherd, 3,00 do. Beverly Bap. Mite Society, 30,12 S. W. Shepard, 2,00 do. Fem. Cont Soe. Woburn, 7,70 Michael Webb, 2,00 port and vicinity, do. Newton Fem. Benev. Society, - 48,00 do. Fem. Benev. Soc. of Cambridge do. Maiden Bap. Fem. Mite Society, 30.00 do. from individuals in Danvers Bap John Moriarty, 1,00 James Perkins, 2,00 60,00 Pyam Dodge, 1,00 George West, 3,00 Joseph Twing, 1,00 tist Church and Society, 3,60 John C. Verry, 1.00 do. from Mission Box, Newburyport, do. from Fem. Cent Soc. Wrentham, 3,75 2,64 Robert Upton, 1,00 George Pierce, 1,00 Oct. 12. du. from a friend at Scituate, per Mr. Stephen Mirrik, 3,00 Sharp. 1,00 Thomas Doyle, 1,00 Nov. 4. do.from Rev. Thomas Rand.collected David Moore, 1,00 on his Mission, 3,41 Temple Hardy, 1,00 do. from Kev. P. P. Roots, collected Joshua Upham, 1,00 on his Mission, . 1,00 do from Rev. Emery Osgood, do. do. from a young Woman, per E. 1,00 Jonathan Webb, 1,00 Osgood, 1,00 The Treasurer of the Salem Bible Translation and Foreign Mission Society, has received the following sums since the statement published in the Magazine of November, 1819, viz. Missionary Contributions, received by the Treasurer of the American Baptist Board, from February 21, 1820, to June 19, 1820. By do. do. on acet. of Luminary, 10,00 de, dn. 100,00 By Rev. Jesse Mercer, Powelton, Geo. F. M. S. 18. Ey D. Adams, Esq. Charleston, S. do. do. 108,00 deceased, 100,00 By do. do. from a lady for heathen 100,00 By Rev. John Peck, Madison co. 260.49 F. M. S. 20. ByJames Loring, Boston, B.B.F.M.S. 700,00 75,20 F. M. S. 6,00 69,42 21. By Rev. L. Leonard, Poughkeepsie, Luminary acct. 12,50 By Rev. E. Osgood, Henderson, Jef- 34,10 75,00 By Collection Convention Sermon, 21,69 By Dr. Allison, Burlington Female 97,00 By Rev. Ch's. Willey,Utica,F.M. S. 100,00 9. By a donation from a lady, By Rev. J. A. Ronaldson, Miss.F.M.S. 100,00 20. By Mrs. C. Golden, Female Cent So- 50 75,00 16,50 93,00 56,90 By do. do. do. for Translations, 57,00 30 By Levi Pierce, Esq. Plymouth County & Vicinity, Ms. 150,00 17. 40,00 By Mr. Jon Turrey, Fairfield, Conn. 5,00 19. 40,00 28. By Rev. Mr. Semple, Richmond, 200,00 By do. do. Female Mite Society, 73,25 By Rev. J. Mathias, Montgomery, 100,00 dren, 5,00 6-1,96 15,00 Total, 5612,91 24,75 JOHN CAULDWELL, Treas. 31 By Mr. G. W. Platt, Junr. F. M. S. do. do. do. Theological Sem. Rev. J. W. Griffiths, Middleton, The Treasurer of the Massachusetts Baptist Education Society has received forty dollars from the Feinales in the Sunbury and Newport Baptist Churches, Liberty Co. Geo. to constitute Rev. Henry Ripley a member for life of the Education Society. TO CORRESPONDENTS. Several interesting communications are on our file for our next, which we have not room to particularize m this Number. Messrs. Editors, YOUR Magazine has been the vehicle of much intelligence to the christian public. While it has cheered the heart of piety by relating the wondrous works of grace in the hearts of sinnerswhile it has instructed the parent in his fireside duties to his children, reproved the wayward, stimulated the sluggish, and furnished the minister of the altar with many valuable hints; it has also told many a tale of sorrow. Where are Batchelder and Winchell? But though these tales may have wrung the heart with anguish, they have, at the same time, instructed and bettered it; for when softened by grief, it will the more easily receive the impression of virtue. The few cautionary remarks, which were made in the memoir of young Babcock, together with the fatal illustration before them, have been more effectual in checking that inextinguishable thirst in young men to go beyond their strength, than volumes of arguments. I beg leave to bring before your readers, a few features in the character of one, who, perhaps, had he been more careful of himself, might have now been useful in the church. Mr. CARR NORTHUP, of respectable parentage, was born in North-Kingston, R I. Sept. 25th, 1791. In a letter to an intimate VOL. II. friend, he says, "I was early called to meditate seriously on the concerns of eternity. The earliest impression of this kind, of which I have distinct recollection, was felt, when I was about nine years of age. At sixteen the death of an affectionate mother aroused me greatly. Her farewell address to me, in particular, was very impressive. These words, "Seek, my son, an interest in Christ, if you will be happy," had an abiding effect. Though he had frequently bent the knee in prayer to God before this time, and, as he supposed, made many exertions for this "interest," he had not found peace in believing. He tried the many methods which are common to the unregenerate, in order to purchase salvation; but found it must be by grace, that God may have all the glory. At twenty, after many severe conflicts, he was hopefully brought to entire submission to a righteous Sovereign, and acknowledged Him as the author of his salvation. Soon after this, he united with the Baptist church in his native town. He had determined to obtain, if possible, a liberal education When prepared, he entered Middlebury College, in the spring of 1814. Here he prosecuted his studies with unremitted diligence. He frequently trimmed the midnight lamp. He was so regular in his habits, so punctual to his collegiate duties, so frank and sincere in all his actions, and so rapid in improvement, as to be noticed by the officers, and was much endeared to many students. He generally worshipped with the church of his own persuasion. In their social meetings, he sometimes made remarks, and gave such evidence of his orthodox views, and evangelical feelings to his brethren, that his memory will long be cherished by them. The unregenerate, too, were often convicted by the severity of his reproofs, and almost persuaded to be christians, by the earnestness which he exhibited for the salvation of their souls. But though his attempts to speak in public were very acceptable, he often expressed his fears whether one with so few qualifications for the ministry, had been called of God, to that arduous and holy employment. Among his friends he had one intimate. To him he would unbosom himself with all that ingenuous frankness, which, while it relieves the heart of its burden, it brings the person entrusted, near to it. It is this implicit confidence, which ties kindred hearts together so close, that nothing can sunder them,-it is the cement of souls. In the autumn of 1815, at the request of an uncle, who was his guardian, he removed to Union College in Schenectady. He commenced his senior year in this College, and passed through the several studies prescribed with much credit to himself. In the July following, he was graduated a Bachelor of Arts, and for his good conduct and proficiency in the sciences, was awarded an elegant gold medal. For some time while in College, he was afflicted with a cough, and was cautioned not to be so assiduous in his studies; but this did not check him. Early and late he continued at his books. At some times he seemed to be impressed with the duty of preaching the gospel; at others, he doubted whether he had been In called to that holy work. December, in 1815, he writes"My conscience says, Wo is me if I preach not the gospel. O, my friend, whereunto are we called? What tribulation, what stripes, what heart-rending scenes have we to pass through! We must hate father and mother, property and friends, and take up the cross to follow Jesus whithersoever he goeth. All this would be no hardship, if we could rid ourselves of the remains of corrup tion, and see the infinite value of souls." After this he was undetermined whether or not he should enter the ministry, and seemed to say, Send by the hand of whom thou wilt send; have me excused. Soon as he had completed his collegiate career, he was appointed Rector of the Academy in Wickford, a village in his native town. This office he sus tained more than a year with much ability, and acquired the reputation of an able and skilful instructor. The trustees, when granting his request for a dismission, expressed the high sense they entertained of his excellence as a teacher; lamented that they were unable to hold out such encouragements as should secure his labours longer, and recommended him, in the highest terms, to guardians of other institutions. Beside the duties incumbent on him as an instructor, while in this Academy, he not only reviewed many of his classics, but also commenced and made considerable proficiency in the French language. "As soon as I get able to teach it well," he says, "I intend to seize on the Hebrew. Wish me success." |