and Hasting), expressed a particular wish to see them at his house. The simple manners, unaffected piety, and interesting conversation of these servants of Jesus, gained for them so much esteem in the mind of this noble person, celebrated for every accomplishment that adorns a man of high rank and learning, that he often afterward expressed the great pleasure which he enjoyed in the recollection of their visit, and insisted on their spending another afternoon with him on their return. On this occasion, Mr. Greville asking our late Brother, whether the wish which he had expressed, soon to return to the barren coast of Labrador and to a nation of such barbarous manners was truly sincere, or only professed from a principle of consistency and not being willing to flinch from what he had once undertaken though secretly wishing that he could with propriety have staid in Europe, his answer was to this effect, in intelligible, but broken English-"Sir, I do sincerely wish to return to Labrador; and that from a fervent love to the Esquimaux, and to my service among them. It is true, that, when I had been eightteen years in that country, I felt a great desire to visit my relations and friends, and the Brethren's Congregations in Europe. It was like the feeling of hunger which I had this forenoon, while I was waiting for your late dinner: but now, since you have treated me so hospitably, my hunger is satisfied: I am thankful, but want no more, and am ready to go home. Thus my hunger, after the enjoyment of my friends' company, has been richly satisfied: for the kindness and love of my Brethren in all places where we have been, I feel thankful, and am refreshed by it: I am now ready to return to my work; and, if it pleases the Lord, to lay down my bones among those dear people, whom I love as my children." With such a mind and heart, he returned to his service; being first stationed at Hopedale, and then at Okkak, where for some time he enjoyed a tolerable state of health and spirits. But soon the rheumatic pains returned; and his Wife suffered so much by their violence, that she grew quite lame in her hands and arms, and unable to be active in her station. A singular accident, also, contributed to render our late Brother still more infirm: he had been in an out-house to fetch some reindeer venison, and was carrying it toward the dwelling-house, when he was attacked by a number of dogs, whose hunger had made them bold: being unprovided with a stick, by which, if ever so slender, these animals may easily be kept in order, he had no other means of defence but his hand, and in the scuffle fell down: this gave the dogs the victory; and while some of them began to bite his legs, their teeth penetrating through his skin-boots even to the bone, others seized the venison, and ran away with it; on which those who had attacked his person, set off in pursuit: he was scarcely able to rise and creep into the house; and the wounds thus received, for a long time would not heal, the erysipelas and other disorders striking to the injured part. They were now obliged to request their dismission, to the great regret of their fellow-labourers; and already, in 1812, obtained leave to return with the ship. But as great inconvenience would have attended their leaving Labrador at that time, and his knowledge of the language made his presence very desirable, they were both satisfied to remain at their post. The case was the same in 1813, when the difficulty would have been equally great, had they left the Mission. Notwithstanding, therefore, that they had both suffered much during the preceding year, they determined to trust in the Lord's help, and to hold out still longer. Their faith was not put to shame, and they recovered so far as to be able to assist in the labour with cheerfulness. At length, in 1814, they left Labrador; and arrived, October 25th, in London. Their wish to spend the winter in England was granted; and our late Brother appeared to have regained a considerable portion of health by the voyage. But, whether ailing or in better health, his conversation was always distinguished by an uncommon degree of cheerful acquiescence in the Lord's will concerning his past and future course. He possessed a peculiar serenity of mind; and a spirit of love and kindness, which engaged the esteem aud affection of all who knew him. Whenever he spoke of his service among the Heathen, it was with unfeigned humility; but likewise with fervent gratitude to our Saviour, that He had vouchsafed to employ in His vineyard so poor and worthless an instrument as he deemed himself to be; giving him grace pleasantly to proceed in the work committed to him, and favouring him to see many Esquimaux turn from their heatheuish ways and become living members of the Church of Christ. When he entered on that subject, his whole heart was alive; and no one could listen to him without regret, that a man of such grace and gifts for the work should be so soon rendered incapable of remaining in his station by bodily infirmity. His account of every circumstance connected both with the external and internal state of the Mission, and the manners and habits of the Esquimaux, was remarkably clear, instructive, and entertaining. Little did we suppose, that this good and faithful servant of Jesus would so soon be called to enter into the joy of his Lord. He had been invited to attend a funeral, on the 21st of December, at Chelsea. The sharpness of the air affected him much, though he went and returned in a coach. In the burying-ground, he visited the tomb of his fellowlabourer, the late Brother David Krügelstein, who departed at sea in the year 1794. In the following night he was seized with a shortness of breath, which was indeed troublesome, but not attended with any degree of pain. Means were applied, but in vain; and, on the third day, danger was apprehended. He remained uniformly cheerful and happy, in the company of visiting friends. To a Brother who asked him, whether he thought that this disorder might end in his departure out of this world, he gave the following answer: "No, I am not sure of that; but I am in the Lord's hand, let Him do with me as He thinks best. I know, that I am a sinner, full of faults and wants; and need daily to be cleansed with the blood of Jesus, and to have my sins forgiven. But I also know assuredly, that He does forgive me, and that I am His child: nothing, therefore, can happen to me, but by His gracious will; and whatever does happen, will be best for me. I am quite easy about the result." On returning from the Evening Service on Christmas-Eve, several Brethren called to see him, with whom he spoke in his usual friendly manner; and appeared in general relieved in his breathing, insomuch that hopes were entertained of his recovery. During the night he grew more restless, though still pleasantly conversing with his Wife and another Sister who watched with him, till about four o'clock, when he gradually seemed to loose his recollection. The Minister being called, offered up a prayer at his bed-side, thanking the Lord for all the mercy bestowed upon this His faithful servant, and concluding with the words— Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word for his eyes have seen Thy salvation. About nine o'clock in the morning, being Christmas-Day, his redeemed soul took flight into the realms of endless bliss and glory. He was sixty one years old, when he departed. We can with truth say of our Brother, that he was a man peculiarly prepared by the Lord and His Spirit for the work of a Missionary. He was blessed with a sound mind, and an experimental knowledge of the truths of the Gospel. His lively disposition was sanctified for the best of purposes. Cheerful, easy, and mild in temper, he never stood dismayed when difficulties presented themselves; but pressed forward in faith, trusting to the grace, love, and power of his God and Saviour. To this he added a willing heart, an amiable disposition, a readiness to serye, and a disinterested desire to promote the welfare of all mankind, but particularly that of the nation among whom he laboured in the Gospel. He was therefore beloved and respected, both by his fellowlabourers and the Esquimaux. May his example be followed by all, whom the Lord shall send forth into His harvest: that, like him, they may be prepared, whenever their Lord cometh, to meet Him with joy, and to obtain that crown of life which is laid up for all those who love His glorious appearing! Proceedings and Entelligence. United Kingdom. ANNIVERSARIES. OUR attention has been called, by a Correspondent, to a subject of great importance in reference to the Anniversaries of our Religious Institutions. We will quote some passages of the communication in question:In a day when calls to unite in PRAYER for the out-pouring of the Holy Spirit resound, through God's mercy, from one Religious Society to another, it is matter of surprise that no direct appeal for PRAISE should have been heard. That this was, of old, the appointed and beaten track of SELF-DENYING conquest, is declared by a cloud of witnesses-Men of Prayer, who were masters of this grace of Praise also; and acted, in the exercise of it, under the immediate direction of Jehovah. On the execution of Joshua's order-Shout! for the Lord hath given you the city-the wall of Jericho fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and took the city. (Josh. vi. 16, 20.) At the Dedication of the Temple, when the trumpeters and singers, by Solomon's appointment, were as one, to make one sound to be heard in pruising and thanking the Lord, then the house was filled with a cloud, and it was seen that the glory of the Lord had filled the house of God. (2 Chron. v. 13, 14.) When Jehoshaphat appointed singers unto the Lord, that should praise the beauty of holiness as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the Lord, for His mercy endureth for ever, then the Lord set ambushments against those which were come against Judah, and they were smitten; and the spoil of the Valley of Blessing was more than they could carry away. (2 Chron. xx. 21—26.) May not the spots which disfigure our Feasts of Charity be traced to our not making the praises of God the watchword of our calling of Assemblies, nor the Song of Glory to God in the highest the evidence of good-will toward men, to the exclusion of the praise of man which worketh a snare? Before the dawn of the perfect day, this leaven must, I imagine, be searched out and thrown aside: surely, then, the extirpation of it now, would be an evidence of our growing meetness for the inheritance of the saints in light, and of our present communion with them in their grateful song—Not unto us, not unto us, O Lord, but unto Thy Name give the praise! In the PRINCIPLE on which these remarks are grounded, we entirely concur; and we trust that the Framers of our Reports and the Speakers in our Public Assemblies are coming more habitually under its influence; yet, as we stated in the introductory observations to the account of the Anniversaries of last year, "grateful acknowledgments by the servants of Christ, for the aid rendered by their fellow-servants to the cause of their Common Master, has the warrant of Apostolical Example; and may be rendered subservient to the increase of kind feelings and of Christian Zeal." While we watch diligently against the evil which so easily connects itself with these mutual acknowledgments, we should follow the example of the Great Apostle, who praised God, and taught others to praise Him, for the exceeding grace of God manifested toward those who both received gifts from Him, and also the will and the power to exercise them for the benefit of His Church. In proportion as we imbibe the spirit which pervades the Eighth and Ninth Chapters of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians, mutual acknowledgments of service will not be banished from our Assemblies, but they will become more chastened -more truly Christian-more detached from the instrument—and more abundant in many thanksgivings to God. The duty of PRAISE, to which our Correspondent has called our atten tion, does not seem to be sufficiently felt by Christians. Praise waiteth for Thee, O God!—and should burst forth on every manifestation of the Divine faithfulness and mercy. Praise flowed from the lips of the Saviour, when He anticipated, in the midst of His sorrows, the fruits of His passion. Now, thanks be unto God, says the Apostle of the Gentiles, when, surrounded by difficulties, he still witnessed the prevalence of the Gospel-thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place! And in that grateful spirit which he urges on every Church to which he writes-giving thanks always for all things-he himself abounds in all his Epistles. But it is to God, and not to ourselves, that Praise is to be offered! We make this remark, because a subtle spirit of self-complacency is apt to steal upon us in speaking of the concerns of our respective Societies. Though unperceived, perhaps, by ourselves, it is, in truth, self-flattery which leads us at any time unduly to magnify the labours or success of Institutions with which we may be more particularly connected. Guarding vigilantly against this danger, there is abundant ground of Praise in the blessing which God vouchsafes to the labours of His servants; and that blessing is likely to be abundant in proportion as in every thing relating to His Kingdom, by prayer and supplication WITH THANKSGIVING, we let our requests be made known unto God. The Anniversaries, here noticed, took place in the following order :Wesleyan Missionary Society, Monday, April 29-Church Missionary Society, Tuesday, April 30-British and Foreign Bible Society, Wednesday, May 1-Prayer-Book and Homily Society, Thursday, May 2United Brethren's Sermon, Thursday Evening-Jews' Society, Friday, May 3-Hibernian Society, Saturday, May 4--Sunday-School Union, Tuesday, May 7 (early)-Naval and Military Bible Society, on the same day-London Missionary Society, Thursday, May 9-Religious - Tract Society, Friday, May 10 (early)-African Institution, on the same day -Merchant-Seamen's Society, Monday, May 13-British and Foreign School Society, Thursday, May 16. We are indebted to the Secretaries of the different Societies, for furnishing us with official documents; from which we have been enabled to compile the following summary view of the proceedings at the respective Anniversaries, and of the general state of the various Societies. WESLEYAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY. ANNIVERSARY. John James, of Halifax, from PREPARATORY to the Annual Meeting of the Parent Institution, that of the London District Auxiliary was held at Great Queen--and the third, at the City-Road Street Chapel, on Wednesday, April the 24th; Lancelot Haslope, Esq. in the Chair. A Collection was made, amounting to 631. Three Anniversary Sermons were also preached the first at Spital fields Chapel, on Thursday Evening, April the 25th, by the Rev. Chapel, on Friday Evening, by the Rev. Henry Moore, of Bristol, from 1 Cor. i. 21. The Collections at these three Sermons were 1361. On Sunday, April the 28th, Sermons were also preached in various Chapels, in London and its immediate neighbourhood, to the num ber of Fifty-eight, after which upward of 5781. was collected. The Annual Meeting of the Society took place, on Monday Morning, April the 29th, at the City-Road Chapel; Joseph ButJoseph Butterworth, Esq. M.P. in the Chair. The Meeting was opened with prayer, by the President of the last Conference of the Wesleyan Society, the Rev. George Marsden. From the Introductory Address of the Chairman, we extract some remarks on the obligation under which the Providence of God has laid this country, by the advantages which have been given to it for making known the Gospel : At the period of the first propagation of the Gospel, it pleased God to make use of the Roman Empire, in order to give facilities to the preaching of the Gospel, which apparently would not have existed, had not one government prevailed over the greater part of the world. At the present period, though this country does not possess an extensive dominion in Europe, we have considerable influence even there, by our character, by our commerce, and by our power. Our Colonies are most numerous, populous, and important; spreading through a very large portion of the Pagan World. These were given to us, not to fill us with pride, nor to promote luxury and dissipation; but to be used for the highest and noblest purposes. When we consider that we possess Gibraltar, the key of the Mediterranean, and the means of diffusing the light of truth in Spain-that our influence extends to the Ionian Islands, which bring us into the neighbourhood of Greece and the Turkish Empire-if we cross the Atlantic, and consider the important Colonies where our own language prevails, and the access which our possessions there give us to every part of the great American Continent-if we re-cross that ocean, and look at Africa, and the stations of Sierra Leone and the Cape of Good Hope-and go further east, to Ceylon and the great Empire of Continental India, where are nearly 100 millions of souls under the British Crown-if we consider the Colony of New South Wales, which has the elements of a mighty Empire within itself, and the influence which our settlements and rising power and commerce there give us in the Pacific Ocean-we must feel, on this view, that, as a nation of Professing Christians, Divine Providence has assigned to us a most important charge, and that every individual among us is called upon, both by Providence and by Grace, to do his duty herein. The Report having been read by the Rev. Jabez Bunting, one of the Secretaries, Resolutions were respectively moved and seconded by Lord Gambier; and James Stephen, Esq. Jun.- by Edward Phillips, Esq. High Sheriff of the County of Wilts; and the Rev. G. Collison, of Hackney by the Rev. Dr. Steinkopff; and the Rev. Theophilus Blumhardt, of Bâsle— by the Rev. Dr. Adam Clarke; and J. H. Harington, Esq.-by the Lieutenant Gordon, R.N.-by the Rev. S. Lowell, of Bristol; and Rev. G. Marsden, of Leeds; and the Rev. H. Moore, of Bristol-by the Rev. John James, of Halifax; and Francis Morris, Esq. of Manchester-and by James Wood, Esq. of Manchester; and Richard Smith, Esq. of London. After the adoption of the Report, the following Resolution was passed : -That this Meeting, deeply affected with the moral wretchedness of a great part of Mankind, and encouraged by the effects produced wherever Chrisits institutions of piety and mercy estatianity has been faithfully preached and blished, and especially considering the extensive access to the Heathen World which is afforded in the present day, and that in many places even Pagans themselves are anxiously desirous of instruction by Christian Missionaries, solemnly pledges itself to renew its exertions in providing the means of a more extensive Ministration of the Gospel of Christ to the religious wants of their fellow men. A Resolution was then passed, nearly in the words of one adopted at the last Anniversary (see the |