have arrived, on a view of the present condition of the Society's Missions: and they cannot state the grounds of these conclusions in a more concise and luminous manner, than by quoting the Report of one of its Associations; which will shew how justly the Members of the Associations are taught to estimate the success, which it pleases God to grant to the Society:

Your Committee have much pleasure in recording the fact, that though at scarcely any one Missionary Station of the Parent Society, Regent's Town excepted, any very extraordinary success attends its labours; yet, in almost every place within the sphere of its operation, the spirit of Religion is gradually diffusing itself, and the Word of God prospering in the thing whereunto He sends it. They think it matter of singular satisfaction to state, that, however the unreasonable expectations of the sanguine and the inconsistent demands of the worldly may be disappointed, the measure of success has far exceeded the sober calculations of wise and pious men, founded on a knowledge of the obstacles to the progress of Christianity, which originate in the very purity and excellence of that Religion itself, and in the depravity of man and the bigotry of superstition with which it has to contend.

Had any one, at the establishment of the Church Missionary Society, hazarded the opinion, that, in so short a period as twenty years, and even on the supposition of its acquiring the patronage and support which it has obtained, the good would be done which has actually been accomplished, few persons would have failed to deem him an enthusiast. A stronger proof of the usefulness of the Institution cannot reasonably be asked.

And it may be further observed, that God, who, in ordinary cases, adapts the means to the ends and the instrument to the work, has given quite as much success as the zeal, and love, and prayers of Christians could warrant us to anticipate. If we would see still greater things done, we must more naturally sare for the state of the Heathen-seek more the things which are Jesus Christ's, and less our own-supplicate more constantly the out-pouring of the Spirit of God, on whom alone all success depends and labour more abundantly, that the means of doing good may be augmented. Here we all fail; and, while we do so, we have no right to complain of the smallness of success-but great cause to admire the goodness of God, in giving as much as He does.

Before they conclude, the Committee will detain the Members a short time on two subjects which will afford them just gratification-the steady Advance of the Cause of Missions in the Public Estimation; and the

growing Harmony of the different bodies of Christians who devote their efforts to the advancement of this Great Cause.

The INCREASE OF THE PUBLIC FAVOUR is indicated in various ways. The Funds of one Society are not found to advance at the expense of others, but there appears to be, in most if not all the Institutions of this nature, a steady progression; while New Institutions are rising in different parts of the world, to add their strength to those already in action.

In the Episcopal Church of the United States, as was mentioned in the last Report, a Society* is now organized, with the view of calling forth the zeal and liberality of that entire body in behalf of the Heathen World. In reference to this Society, the Committee quote, with much pleasure, the words of its Reverend Secretary:

The greatest unanimity prevails, throughout the Episcopal Church in our country, on the subject of Missions; and ardent hopes are entertained, that the influence of that Good Spirit, which has roused our Transatlantic Brethren into action, will descend and dwell among us.

Among the Protestants of the Continent, the Cause of Missions is advancing with a degree of rapidity, which promises soon to enlist in one active and energetic body, the wise and pious Members of the respective Protestant Churches, from the Pyrenees to the mountains of Norway and Sweden, and from the German Ocean to the shores of the Euxine. But the Committee have the pleasure to see among them to-day a Gentleman, who, in connection with their friend, Dr. Steinkopff, was a principal means of kindling this holy flame. The Rev. Theophilus Blumhardt, Inspector of the Missionary Institution of Bâsle, though he cannot address us in our native tones and with the fluency of one born among us, yet from a full heart he will tell us what God is graciously doing for his country, and will excite our thankfulness that the intimate union between that Institution and this Society has been

In Appendix XIX. are printed the Constitution of the American Episcopal Missionary Society, as finally adopted at a late Special Convention of the Episcopal Church; together with Extracts from an Address issued by its Board of Directors.

rendered greatly subservient to the extension on the Continent of true Missionary zeal*.

It would be unpardonable, while speaking of the advance of the Cause of Missions in the public estimation, not to recur to a topic which has been mentioned on former occasions-the favour and assistance of Persons in Authority, both in the Government at home and throughout our Colonial Possessions.

From the Government at home, the Society has uniformly received countenance and favour; and facilities have been afforded, on various occasions, in the conveyance of Missionaries and Stores to very distant Stations, which have greatly relieved the funds of the Society.

The Noble Marquis at the head of the Government of India has manifested a very kind interest, on several occasions, in the Missionaries and Proceedings of the Society; and by many of the Chaplains, and of the Civil and Military Servants of the Honourable Company, particularly those which join the respective Corresponding Committees, the most effective assistance has been rendered. His Excellency Sir Charles MacCarthy has renewed his kindness since his return to Africa; and from other Governors and Persons in Authority, the Society has received countenance and support.

On the HARMONY OF DIFFERENT BODIES OF CHRISTIANS, in devoting themselves to the promotion of Christ's Kingdom, your Committee could dwell with great pleasure. Their cause seems to be felt increasingly as a Common Cause. While there is no compromise of principle, each lends its aid to the other; that, by the experience of all, all may be benefitted.

In reference to this topic, your Committee cannot but express the gratification which they have received from the liberal and devout sentiments conveyed to them by several Members of the Episcopal Bench in the United States.

The Bishop of the Eastern Diocese, the Right Reverend Dr. Griswold, writes—

The Addresses of Mr. Blumhardt, on this occasion and at the Anniversary of the Cambridge Association, as printed at pp. 189, 190, 220, and 221 of the Missionary Register, cannot fail to have given pleasure to those who have read them.

From the sure word of prophecy and the evident signs of the times, we are authorized in the belief, that the unprecedented and astonishing exaltation of the British Empire is, in the wise and gracious purpose of the Almighty, intended to facilitate the extension of the Redeemer's Kingdom; that your victorious armies will be the Pioneers of the Prince of Peace; and that your fleets, which disperse through the earth the various productions of nature and art, are destined to be freighted with the richer Treasures of the Saviour's Gospel. From the number and variety of your Religious and Charitable Institutions; from the readiness and liberality of the English in contributing to every good work; as also from the increasing disposition of the various denominations of Christians to unite their efforts in propagating the Faith of Christ-they are not, we have reason to hope, insensible how much it is in their power to benefit the world, and what high obligations are attached to their present pre-eminence among the Nations of the earth.

In May, of last year, the Right Reverend the Bishop of Maryland, Dr. Kemp, addressed the following Letter to the Secretary :

I received, a few days ago, Seven Volumes of the Proceedings of the Church Missionary Society, and also Four Volumes of the Missionary Register. This was so acceptable a present, that I feel thankful to Almighty God, that it hath pleased Him to put it into the hearts of your venerable and useful Society, to look upon me with so much kindness.

The exertions that have been made in your country, to spread the light of the glorious Gospel in all directions and by all means, are not only praise-worthy in themselves, but they hold up to other Nations an example, the influence of which cannot fail to do much good. Even in this act, there is a proof of the vigilance and anxiety of your Body to do good in all different ways.

We, too, have an extensive field before us, even in our own country; but our Institutions, of every description, may be viewed as little more than in their infancy: still, with the Divine Blessing, we hope that they are advancing to maturity and strength and the pious conduct of our Christian Brethren in other countries, cannot fail to inspire our hearts with the same sentiments, and to strengthen our hands in the same Cause.

Be so good, Reverend Sir, as to present my cordial thanks to your venerable Society for so rich a gift. I pray that the Great Head of the Christian Church may sanctify their endeavours as a Body, and bless them as Individuals.

The Committee cannot but entertain an assured persuasion, that, through the goodness of God, sentiments of this nature are fast gaining ground among Christians; and that they are more generally awakening to a sense of that responsibility under which they

le to Him who hath entrusted them, as His Stewards, with all their means of doing good upon earth.

It is a noble employment which is assigned to Christians-to be labourers together with God, in cultivating God's husbandry, and in erecting God's building! In these Mightier Acts of Jehovah-the establishment of Truth and Righteousness on the earthHis intelligent creatures are appointed by Him to bear a distinguished share. His purposes are not, indeed, suspended on the will of His creatures: they are all formed in wisdom, and directed to a sure end; but that end will be attained, through the instrumentality of His willing servants and the over-ruling of His rebellious creatures. There is no question put to us, whether the Earth shall quake, or the Tornado desolate kingdoms; but it is demanded of us, whether we will or will not promote the glory of God and the salvation of the world. It is marked as an event in the history of Providence quite out of the usual course of its proceedure, that when Elias, a man subject to like passions as we are, prayed earnestly that it might not rain, it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months; while the Father of the Faithful himself was not heard, in his fervent intercession that the Elements might not avenge the outraged Majesty of Heaven on the wicked Cities of the Plain : but the relentings of the awakened soul, the sighs of the penitent, the surrender of the subdued will, the love of the grateful heart-these are the delight of Jehovah; while His resistless hand will make the wrath of the wicked to serve Him, and the remainder of wrath He will restrain. Yea, the Malignant Spirits, themselves, shall reluctantly subserve His glory; while His gracious purposes shall be accomplished by His weak but willing Servants-the sincere but frail and imperfect Subjects of His Kingdom. These, He will arm as with Divine Power and guide with Heavenly Wisdom. Out of weakness, He will make them strong. By them, He will turn to flight the armies of the aliens. In their weakness, He will make perfect His own strength; and will thus, as out of the mouths of babes and sucklings ordain to Himself everlasting praise!