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vourable to the cause of Missions, viz. the Present State of Society in Europe and America-the analogy between the events of the last three hundred years, and the present af fairs of Europe - the relative situation of Britain, and the aspect of prophecy on the success of Missionary efforts. Mr. Philp, of Aberdeen, concluded the service by prayer. The hymns were given out by Messrs. Allen, Kent, and Castledine.

ST. SAVIOUR'S CHURCH. On Friday morning a great congregation assembled in this ancient edifice. The prayers were read by the Rev. Mr. Mann, one of the ministers of this church; and the sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. Draper, of London; the text Matt. xxviii. 18 to 20," And Jesus came, and spake unto them saying, All power is given unto me in Heaven and in Earth. Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all things, whatsoever I have commanded you. And, lo, I am with you alway, even to the end of the world. Amen."

In this Scripture the preacher directed the attention of the Society

to The command of Christ to disseminate his gospel among all nations

His instructions as to the manner of doing it; and the promise of his presence as the ground of encouragement to Christian Missionaries.

We believe that all the Sermons af forded a high degree of satisfaction to the Society and its numerous friends.

AT SION CHAPEL

A very great assembly was convened at an early hour of the afternoon, long before the time fixed for the beginning of the service. The saine measures as before were adopted to prevent the intrusion of any persons, except the stated communicants of some evangelical society, by the previous distribution of tickets, thro' the hands of the ministers, in their various connections. The whole area of this large place was devoted to the accommodation of the communicants; and the several parts of it distinguished by large figures, for the direction of the

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ministers appointed to distribute the elements; by which means great de

corum was secured.

Dr. Haweis presided at the sacramental solemnity; prayer, at suitable intervals was offered up by Dr. Haweis, Mr. Smith, of Brentwood, and Mr. Hill. Exhortations were given by Messrs. Styles, Buck, MasIen, and Slatterie. The hymns were given out by Mr. Bruce, jun. Mr. G. Townsend, Mr. Henry F. Burder, Mr. Douglas, and Mr. Ilyatt. The bread was distributed by eighteen ministers, viz. Messrs. Bogue, Kingsbury, J. Townsend, Hainilton, R. Winter, Lewis, Kirby, Wilson, Fowler, Cracknell, Macdonald, Browning, Raban, Chapman, Sloper, Morrison, Whitefoot, and Gauntlett.

The wine was conveyed to the communicants in like manner, by Messrs. Harris, Hopkins, Fletcher, Wood, Cloutt, Dunn, Jackson, C. Hyatt, Hartley, Cobbin, Gore, Williams, J. E. Jones, Hilliard, Hitchin, Brooksbank, Brich, and Collison.

This concluding service was peculiarly solemn and impressive. It was exceedingly pleasing to observe so great a number of Christians (it is supposed about two thousand) aslove of the Saviour of the world sembled to commemorate the dying Christians of a great variety of denominations, who laying aside the lesser distinctions by which they are known at other times, unite on this occasion, as Christians only, directing their affectionate regards to their common Lord, of whom the whole family in Heaven and Earth is named;" and thus signifying their cordial agreement with each other to promote and extend the common cause of Christianity among their fellow-men of all nations.

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A collection was made at each of the places, and a handsome sum was contributed at each, amounting in the whole to upwards of 8607.

It may not be improper here to mention, that, a short time since, a pious lady presented to the Society à beautiful diamond ring, of considerable value, desiring that it might be sold, and the produce applied to the objects of the Society, especially to the support of their mission to the Jews. Such an instance of zeal in

sacrificing a costly, but unnecessary ornament, to the service of Christ, affords a bright example of female piety, worthy of imitation.

· Thus closed the anniversary; every heart rejoicing in God; thankful for his gracious smiles on the past labours of the Society, and looking forward with eager expectation to the time when Jesus shall take unto him his great power and reign, when all men thall be blessed in him, when all nations shall call him blessed. That the Lord may hasten this glorious period; and if it please Him, by the instrumentality of Missionary Societies, is the ardent desire of thousands of thousands; and let every reader say Amen and Amen.

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the Religious Tract Society. THE increasing attention to the diffusion of divine truth, by the distribution of Religious Tracts, was happily evinced at the eighth Annual Meeting of the Religious Tract Society, on Thursday the 14th of May; when the large room at the New London Tavern was crowded beyond expectation.

A most satisfactory Report was presented by the Committee; from which it appeared, that since the commencement of the Institution in the year 1799, upwards of Four Millions of Religious Tracts have been issued under the auspices of the Society; and that considerably more than one fourth of that numberhave been sold during the last year.

It also appeared, from the Keport of the Committee, that as the concerns of the Society have augmented, they have been so conducted as to enable them, with the aid of occasional Collections for that purpose, to extend their gratuitous distribution of Tracts to the Army and Navy, to foreign Prisoners of War, and to foreign parts, in a very considerable degree.

It is a circumstance that must afford pleasure to every one who

considers the immense injury that is continually done to the morals of the rising generation by the profane stories, ballads, &c. which are circulated, to an immense extent, throughout the country, to learn that the efforts of the Society to counteract such publications, by the circulation of a series of cheap entertaining Tracts, in a similar form, has succeeded, and is increasing to a very considerable extent; and that it promises the most beneficial effects. The religious public might materially aid this important object, by encouraging the Hawkers to purchase the Publications of the Society for sale, in preference to any other article of that description.

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It appears that, at Liverpool and Reading, Societies to promote the Distribution of Tracts have been formed; the Members of which are composed of religious persons in the Establishment, and among the various branches of Dissenters, united for one general object, enlarged diffusion of religious knowledge. We should he happy to see these examples followed in every large town throughout the kingdom; the beneficial effects which might reasonably be expected from such measures, are incalculable. Societies have also been formed for similar in various parts of purposes the country; for the encouragement of which, the Committee have adopted the measures stated in our Magazine for the last month, p. 239.

Several very encouraging instances of the blessed effects of Tracts in the conversion of sinners from the error of their ways, and of awakening the attention of others, who had hitherto neglected divine ordinances, were related by various persons present; and an interesting account of their reception by the Roman Catholics in Ireland, was related by a respectable clergyman, who has been actively engaged in distributing them thro' a considerable portion of the southern part of that hitherto neglected country.

MISSIONARY COLLECTIONS, &c.

Rev. Mr. Wildbore and Congregation, Falmouth

Mr. Lewis and Congregation, Union Chapel, Islington Mr. J. Bellin and Friends, Chigwell, Essex

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Rev. J. Clayton and Congregation, Camomile Street
J. Walker and Congregation, Peppard, Oxon.
G. Townsend and Congregation, Ramsgate
Mr. Harris and Congregation, Fordham

Auxiliary Missionary Society, at Rev. Mr. Harris's, Cambridge

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Rev. H. Gauntlett and Congregation, Reading

A. Redford and Congregation, Windsor
A. Kidd and Friends, Cottingham

Collection at Devizes, Wilts, by Rev. Mess. Sloper and Elliott

Rev. Mr. Surman and Congregation, Chesham
Collection by Mr. Hendebourck, at Bishopshall

Rev. Mr. Taylor and Congregation, Colchester
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Rev. Mr. Bogue and Congregation, Gosport

Mr. Kingsbury and Congregation, Southampton

Mr. J. Wilson and Friends, Market Drayton, Shropshire
Mr. Scamp and Congregation, Havant

Mr. Kerby and Friends, Flockton, Yorkshire
Mr. Slatterie and Congregation, Chatham
Mr. Berry and Congregation, Warmins.er
Mr. Griffin and Congregation, Portsea
Mr. Bennett and Congregation, Romsey

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Collections on Occasion of Sermons preached by the Rev. Mr. Frey.

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J. Gardiner, Potter's Pury

Congregations of Rev. Mess, Scraggs and Austin, Buckingham

Rev. Mr. Ralph and Congregation, Maidstone
Mr. Kent and Cougregation, Gravesend
Mr. Hawthorne and Congregation, Dartford

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Collections in London, on Occasion of the ANNIVERSARY SERMONS.

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Composition of a Legacy of Mr. Aitkens, late of Greenock,
North Britain, by Horatius Cannan, Esq. of Edinburgh
Legacy of Mrs. Lowe, by the Rev. Mr. Jackson
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On Wednesday the 6th ult. the British and Foreign Bible Society held their third Annual Meeting at the New London Tavern, Cheapside; which was numerously and respect

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ably attended. The President (Lord Teignmouth) read from the Chair a very interesting report of proceedings during the last year. It appear that the Society have distributed,

either gratuitously, or at reduced prices, many copies of Bibles aud Testaments, in various languages; and that, by their encouragement and pecuniary aid, presses have been set up at Basle, Berlin, and Copenhagen, for the purpose of supplying the Scriptures in the German, Bohe mian, Icelandic, and other languages, to countries which are in great need of them. The Society have further granted 20007. to their Correspond ing Committee at Calcutta, for the purpose of aiding the Translation of the Scriptures into the native languages of Oriental India.

Various other important particulars were stated in the Report, which evmee the vast extent of the Society's operations, and the high degree of success which they have had in promoting the circulation of the Scrip

tures both at home and abroad.

The Report, with Extracts of Correspondence, List of Subscribers, State of Funds, &c. is now ready for delivery, and may be had at the Depository, No.19, Little Moorfields.

CONGREGATIONAL UNION.

On May 18 and 19, was held in the Rev. Mr.Gaffee's Meeting-house, New Broad Street, a numerous and respectable Meeting of Minister and Lay Gentlemen, both of London and from the country, for the purpose of considering a Plan of Union, prepared by a Committee of the Board of Congregational Ministers in London, at the request of a former Meeting, held at Paul's Coffee-House, in May, 1806, it was agreed, That such a Union is highly desireable, in order to combine the influence and give great energy to the exertions of this denomination of Dissenters, in the great object of enlarging and establishing the Redeemer's kingdom.

The printed Plan was read; in which some improvements and enlargements were made. A London Committee, with Treasurer and Sccretaries, were appointed. The Committee was authorized to carry the Plan into immediate effect. more particular statement may after be given.

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The Annual Meeting of the Union of Christians, formed at Bedford,

was held there May 6, 1807. Rev. C. F. Frey preached in the morning from Luke xiv. 23, at the old Meeting; Mr. Castleden, of Woburn, and Mr. Capes, of Gamlingay, engaged in prayer.

The Meeting for conference was held as usual in the afternoon, when the Report was read; by which it appeared, that the exertions of the Members had been continued and attended with pleasing effects. Mr. Knight, of Staughton, and Mr. Frey engaged in prayer. In the evening, Mr. Manning, of Spaldwick, preached at the New Meeting from Matt. xxviii. 20; Mr. Cox, of Cambridge, and Mr. Morris, of Dunstable, prayed.

May 19. A numerous Meeting of Christian Friends was held in the

Dutch Church, Austin Friars, London. This Meeting was called at for the purpose of offering up prayer the instigation of a few individuals, and thanksgiving on behalf of the Societies formed with an express view to the further circulation of the Holy Scriptures, and particularly on behalf of the British and Foreign Bible Society. Mr. Burder and Mr. Steinkopff prayed; Mr. Bogue delivered an encouraging address; and Mr. Hughes concluded the service with prayer. The opportunity, it is hoped, was both pleasing and profitable; and, perhaps it may occur, that such Meetings, occasionally held in various parts of the country, may tend to engage the public mind in the more diligent study of the Scriptures, as well as to promote an increased attention to the important duty of dispersing the Scriptures in every direction, whether at home or abroad. It is but justice to add, that Dr. Werninck, the Minister of the Dutch Church, and his elders, most cheerfully accommodated the Friends with the use of that spacious edifice, and intimated a readiness, on any future occasion, to repeat this expression of their regard for an object so comprehensive and important.

THANKSGIVING.

Our pious readers, friends to the Abolition of the Slave Trade, will,

we trust, remember the intimation given in our last, That the First Lord's Day in June' is intended to be observed by many religious persons as a Day of Thanksgiving for that great national blessing.

The Kentish Association of Independent Ministers will hold their Annual Meeting at Mr. Gurteen's Chapel, Canterbury, on Wednesday, July 8; when Messrs. Drew, Percy, and Kent are expected to preach.

On Whit-Tuesday, May 19, a Sermon was preached at Blackfriars' Church, before the Society for Mis

sions to Africa and the East, by the Rev. B. Woode. A handsome collection was made for the Institution.

who are accustomed to visit waterWe are happy to inform those ing places, that the chapel at Teignmouth, near Exeter, is lately reopened; and that the Rev. Is. Tozer, jun. has accepted a call from the congregation."

The Rev. Wm. Williams has accepted a unanimous call from the Independent Church at Warwick, lately under the pastoral care of the Rev. James Moody.

List of Lectures, &c. in and near London, for June.

1. Mon. Ev. Missionary Prayer-Meet

ing, Mr. Jones's, Islington.

2. Tu. M. Broad Str. Mr. Burder.Crown Ct. Mr. Stollery. - Hope. 3. Wed. Ev. Prayer for the Nation, at Mr. Waugh's.

4. Th. Ev. Fetter Lane, Mr. Winter.

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Christ, the Sun of Righteousness.

LORD'S DAY Ev. Broad Str. Mr. Brooksbank; Devonshire Sq. Mr. Atkinson; Hare Court, Mr. T. Thomas; Chapel Str. Mr. Stollery; Crown Crt. Mr.Greig, Peter St. Mr. Rae; Palace St. Mr. Hyatt. Tu. M. Broad Str. Mr. Humphrys ; Crown Crt. Mr. J. Hyatt. - Evil Consequences of Christians forming unlawful Connexions. 10. Wed. Ev. Prayer-Meeting for the Nation, at Mr. Ford's.

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II. Th. M. Monthly Meeting (Indep.) at Mr. Jennings's, Islington. Mr. Burder to preach. The Influence

of exalted Views of the Atone-
ment, &c.

Ev. Fetter Lane, Mr. Goode.
Boasting in the Lord.

14. LORD'S DAY EV. Broad Str. Mr.
Collyer; Devonshire Sq.. Mr.
Powell; Hare Crt. Mr. Newman;
Orange Str. Mr. Townsend ; Chapel
Str. Mr. Burder; Crown Crt. Mr.
Gore; Peter Str. Mr. Dann; Pa-
lace Str. Mr. Stollery; Barbican,
Mr. Greig.

15. Mon. Ev. Prayer Meeting for the Nation, Surry Chapel,

16. Tu M. Broad Str. Mr. Burder;

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Crown Crt. Mr. Hackett. - Influence of the Gospel in the promotion of Holiness.

17. Wed. Ev. Prayer-Meeting for the Nation, at Mr. Button's.

18. Th. Er. Fetter Lane, Mr. Burder. The Duty of Christians to partake of the Lord's Supper. 19. Frid. Sermon to Young People, at Palace Street, Pimlico, Mr. G. Clayton to preach.

21. LORD'S DAY Ev. Broad Str. Mr. Hutchings; Devonshire Sq. Mr. Shenstone; Hare Crt. Mr. Humphrys; Orange Str. Mr. Burder; Chapel Str. Mr. Thomas; Palace Str. Mr. Buck: Peter Street, Mr. Jerment; Barbican, Mr. Stevens, 23. Tu. M. Broad Str. Mr. Barber; Crown Crt. Mr. Stephens.-Divine Manifestations of the Saints. 24. Wed. Ev. Prayer-Meeting for the Nation, at Mr. Coxhead's. Hoxton Anniversary, half past 3. 25. Th. M. Monthly Meeting (Bapt.) at Mr. Newman's, Mr. Button to preach.. Experimental Religion. Eu. Fetter Lane, Dr. Rippon.- The Estimate and Improvement of our present Lot.

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