BERBICE.-CORENTYNE COAST MISSION. THE following passage of a recent communication from our brother, Mr. Kenyon, bears witness to the continuance of the divine blessing on his labours. It will be seen that, along with his encouragements, he has many difficulties to encounter in the sphere of his operations, resulting chiefly from the introduction into the Colony of great numbers of agricultural labourers from India and Africa. This circumstance has greatly augmented the demand upon his energies, in common with our Missionary brethren in this quarter of the world, and has produced an urgent need for the enlargement of their means of Christian instruction. Under date Dec. 16, Mr. K. thus writes : The influence of the heathen, who have been introduced among the people, has, and will have, a most pernicious tendency on the state of true religion. Here are the idolater and the savage, whose passions are unrestrained, and whose manner of life is only calculated to degrade and demoralize : still they are, and must be, the objects of christian regard. It will, therefore, be seen that my sphere of labour, viewed as a field of Missionary operations, is now become more important than ever. The situation in which I am placed, I deeply feel; and, when I look forward to the six thousand Indian idolaters daily expected to be cast on our shores, and some portion of which will be located in my district, my cry to God is, "Let thy strength be made perfect in my weakness,"-my cry to British Christians, British Guiana needs your assistance now more than ever! Nevertheless, though I often say, "Why art thou cast down, O my soul, and why art thou disquieted within me," the Master whom I serve has not left me without some tokens of his remembrance to cheer me in my desponding moments. Several instances have been brought before my notice where the power of truth and grace has been specially exemplified. One is the case of a poor African, whose calm submission to the divine will and christian fortitude under protracted suffering, have excited my wonder and joy. On examination she gave the most delightful testimony as to the founda tion of her hope. Her views of Gospeltruth and the plan of salvation were clear; and her desire to depart and be with Christ, was, in her own simple language, most pathetically expressed. She said, "Oh, Massa! me feel Jesus Christ too sweet. He die for me sin. He take away sin for me. Me wish to go away, one time, and lib wid him for ever. Me no want to lib no more. Me pray ebery minute to go to Jesus Christ. Me poor sinner very well, but," looking to heaven, "me want to see for me Great Massa at top." A few of the lately imported. Africans are candidates for baptism. Many attend the means of grace; and from these, about a month ago, I received the first-fruits of the effect of religious principle operating upon their minds, in the shape of eighteen shillings and sixpence, as a contribution, handed to me for the benefit of the station. From the African, the moment religious instruction is brought to bear upon his mind, pecuniary aid may be anticipated; but with reference to the Coolie, I have to do with a different character. There are barriers here which nothing but patience, perseverance, and out-lay, and all these under God's blessing, can overcome. Language, religious prejudices, caste, and other obstacles, render him less accessible. The new African soon amalgamates with the old African or Creole of the country. The Coolie, with few exceptions, still remains a distinct race. DEATH OF REV. W. FLOWER. With deep and sincere regret, we announce the death of our devoted brother, the Rev. William Flower, late of Baroda, in the Bombay Presidency. Having, through failure of health, been obliged to relinquish his beloved and encouraging sphere of labour, he arrived in England 15th of August last; and, after a residence of nearly six months with his family at Titchfield, during which his disorder gradually increased, he died on the 3rd of last month, resting on the sure foundation, and enjoying the hope that is full of immortality. EMBARKATION, &c., OF MISSIONARIES. OUTWARD.-Mrs. Lewis, per Barham, at Madras, on her way to Travancore, Sept. 23. Rev. R. C. Mather, and family, at Calcutta, en route to Mirzapore, per Alfred, Nov. 26. LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY. NOTICES. TO THE AUXILIARY SOCIETIES IN LONDON. The Officers and Committees of the Ladies' Auxiliary Societies in London and its vicinity, are respectfully requested to meet at the Mission House, Blomfield-street, Finsbury, on Tuesday the 30th instant, at twelve o'clock at noon, to pay their subscriptions, and the amount of their respective collections, &c. The Rev. JAMES LEGGE, D.D., Missionary from China, has kindly engaged to preside, and to deliver an Address on the occasion. The Officers and Committees of the other Auxiliary Missionary Societies in London and its vicinity are respectfully requested to pay in their amounts at the Mission House on or before Wednesday the 31st instant, the day appointed for closing the accounts. The lists of Contributions should be forwarded to the Mission House on or before that day, in order that they may be inserted in the Society's Annual Report for 1847. TO AUXILIARY SOCIETIES IN THE COUNTRY. The Officers of the Auxiliary Societies throughout the country are respectfully requested to transmit their Contributions, so as to be received at the Mission House on or before Wednesday the 31st instant, together with correct lists of Subscribers of ten shillings and upwards, alphabetically arranged, for insertion in the Annual Report; also distinct statements of the sums collected from Congregations, Branch Associations, and by Deputations sent from London. They are also requested to mention the number of Reports and Abstracts, respectively, that will be required for Subscribers, and how many of the latter, at seven shillings per hundred, will be wanted for circulation, to be stitched up with their own Local Society's Lists of Subscribers and officers. The Abstracts are printed in an octavo form for that purpose, and the Directors recommend to the Auxiliaries the purchase and circulation of them on the principle of economy. The arrangements for the Anniversary Sermons of the Society in May, not having been completed, will be announced in our next number. VALEDICTORY SERVICE. ON Tuesday Evening, March 2, a Valedictory Service will be held at Surrey Chapel, on occasion of the departure to China of Dr. and Mrs. Hobson; Rev. W. Muirhead; Rev. B. Southwell, and Mrs. Southwell; Mr. Hirschberg; and Mr. and Mrs. Wylie. The Rev. Dr. Legge, from China, will deliver the Introductory Address, and the Rev. Dr. Leifchild the Valedictory Service, to commence at Half-past Six, precisely. 166 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. The thanks of the Directors are presented to the following:For Rarotonga.-To W. Edwards, Esq., for a parcel of Cottons; to a Female Friend at Norwood, for a parcel of sewing materials; to J. Whitehouse and Sons, Dudley, for five bags of nails. For Mrs. Porter, Madras.-To a few friends at Basingstoke, per Miss M. Curtis, for a few fancy articles. For Mrs. Sugden, Bangalore.-To Mrs. Aveling and Friends, Kingsland, and Miss Peek's Schoolfellows, Missionary Working party, for a case of useful articles. For Rev. R. Moffat, Kuruman.-To Friends at Dartmouth, per Rev. T. Stenner, for a box of useful articles. For Rev. R. B. Taylor, Theopolis.-To Mrs. Rabbeth and friends, for a box of apparel, &c. For Rev. H. Calderwood.-To Mrs. Wilson, Kendal, for three boxes of apparel, &c. For Rev. J. Monro, Cradock-Collected by Mrs. M'Neil, Elgin, from friends, a case of apparel. For Rev. J. Read, Kat River.-A case of apparel, collected by Mrs. M'Neil, from friends; to R v. R. Skinner and Friends, Hudd rsfield, for a box of apparel; to Friends at st. Thomas's-square Chapel, Hackney. per Mrs. Burder; to Friends at Sudbury, per Miss E. Tozer; to the Juvenile Missionary Working party, and a few friends, at Castle-street Chapel, Reading, per Mrs. Curwen, for articles of clothing. For Mrs. Wright -To Friends at St. Paul's Wigan, per Rev. W. Roaf; to Friends at Southport, per Mrs. Marsh; to Mrs. Higgins' Juvenile Sewing party at Chatham and Brompton, for articles of apparel, &c. For Rev. W. Elliott.-To Mrs. Seavill and Friends, Wareham; to Miss M. Kilvington, Welton; to Ladies at Richmond Chapel, Manchester; to Ladies connected with Cannon-street Chapel, Preston; to Mrs. Hood, Bardon Hall; to Friends at Wellington; to Miss Johnson, Farnham; to the Pontefract Missionary Working Society; to two Female Friends at Norwood; to S. Hammond's Bible-class, Ipswich; to Mrs. Le Thyre; to Mrs. Hughes, Bedford-row; to W. F.; to T. E., Southampton; to Eunia; to Juvenile Missionary Working Society in connection with Rev. H. Townley's congregation; to Miss Yarnold and Friends, Bath; for valuable packages of wearing apparel, books, &c. Several packages have also been r ceived from Anonymous Friends, and others, of which Mr. Elliott was advised, but respecting which the Directors possess no particulars. W. T. The Magazines will be acceptable. Contributions towards the Relief of the Sufferers in South Africa, in reply to the Appeals of Rev. W. Elliott, and Rev. J. Read. £ s. d. £ .233 1 6 Congregational Church, 8. d. 3 3 12 0 0 Mrs. W. Fletcher, Nor- A few ladies at Kingston A Friend, per Mrs. Ely, Leeds.... 5 50 Mrs. Nash and Friends, children 1 17 0A Servant's mite............ 0 5 Rev. J. Burder, Bristol... 1 0 0 Misses Hadfield, Man A few poor people 0 5 Found in a parcel 9009 chester Mr. Dilworth, Manchester 0 15 1 MISSIONARY CONTRIBUTIONS, From the 1st to the 31st January, 1847, inclusive. A Brother and Sister...... Collected by two little boys for Erromanga. Collected by Miss Isabella M. Watson Bangalore, called Kate and Lizzy 0 Mrs. W. Hitchcock, for a Boy in the School at Bangalore, called Ernee 3 Miss Attfield, for the above 3 3 0 600 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 School 1 0 0 For the Medical Institution at Hong Kong, per Dr. Hobson. Amount previously ac Rev. G D. Cullen, Leith 20 Sir G. Staunton, Bart. Thomas Matheson, Esq. 5 0 ley........................... 500 Professor Bowman, ditto Towards the expenses of the Mis 1 0 sionary Ship, John Williams : S. Halcro, Esq. Sunderland 1 0 6 Collected by Miss M. A. Miss Burman, Welford... ( Otto 0 0 Mrs. Pullen, Knares 0 0 borough... 0 Miss caife 0 8s. Prust, Esq. Bristol .... 0 Mr. Goldsmith 0 0 Collected by Miss M. A. @Miss Alexander ...... (A) Collected by Miss Gard Do. by Miss Allen A. P. ...... 31.98. 8d. Contributions in aid of the Society will be thankfully received by Sir Culling Eardley Smith, Bart., Treasurer, and Rev. Joseph John Freeman, Home Secretary, at the Mission House, Blomfield-st. Finsbury, London; by G. Yule, Esq., Broughton Hall, Edinburgh; J. Risk, Esq., Cochran-street, Glasgow, and by Rev. John Hands, Society House, 32, Lower Abbey-street, Dublin. Tyler and Reed, Printers, Bolt-court, London. |