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the first Monday of every month established. Last October I attended one of these Meetings at Basle, at which a great number of people assembled; to whom I delivered an address, from Mat. ix.36-38, which will be printed. This evening a similar Meeting will take place in this town, so interesting for the celebrated Augspurg Confession, which which was read here in the presence of the Emperor Charles the Fifth. There are young men, both among such as have had a learned education and among the illiterate, who are desirous to devote themselves to the service of God among the Heathen. For their benefit, another Missionary Seminary is about to be established at Basle; in which town the Clergy are extremely favourable to the cause of Missions.

Many come also cheerfully forward with their contributions. At St. Gall in Switzerland, I became personally ac quainted with several most noble charac. ters, who are indefatigable in every good word and work. One of the most generous supporters of the Missionary cause in that city, is Mr. Steinman, a merchant, retired from business, 77 years of age, who has collected many hundred florins for this important design. There are also four Ladies there, all belonging to one family, whom I may call Patterns of Christian virtue. At Winterthur, Zurich, Aarau, Bern, and in other cities of Switzerland, there is also a seed which serves the Lord. Though Zurich is at present the seat of the Swiss Government, and the foreign Ambassadors reside there, no theatre is suffered to exist. At the last Synod of the Zurich Clergy (attended by about 150 members) to which I kindly was invited by the venerable Antistes Hess, it was unanimously resolved, To represent to the Government the high importance of a stricter observance of the Christian Sabbath; and it is confidently expected that some regulations to this effect will be immediately adapted by the Zurich Government.

I am on my way to Munich and Vienna. If God spare my life, I hope to see yon again by the end of the present or the beginning of 1816.

Yours, most affectionately, &c.

AUXILIARY SOCIETIES.

On July 19, was held at Bideford, the North Devon Auxiliary Missionary Meeting. In the morning Mr. H. Besley, of Ilfracombe, preached from Rom. 1. 17.--In the afternoon a statement was given of the success of Missions in various parts of the world.

In the evening a sermon was preached from Ps. Ixxii. 19. by Mr. H. W. Gatdiner of Barnstaple. The preceding evening, Mr. R. Meek of South Molton, preached from 1 Pet. ii. 4. Messrs. Sharpe, Smith, Jackson, J. Evans, jun. Robinson, Patridge, and R. Evaus, engaged in prayer.

THE Anniversary of the South Devon Missionary Auxiliary Society, was held at Plymouth and Plymouth Dock, on the 10th, 11th, and 12th

of October.

Mr. Allen, of Exeter, preached on Tuesday evening, at Mr. Moore's New Tabernacle; Messrs. Durell and Burn engaged in prayer. Mr. Rooker, of Tavistock, at Mr. Mends' chapel, on Weduesday morning, where Messrs. Morley and Burghes engaged in prayer. Mr. Jeans, of Charmouth, preached on Wednesday evening, at Mr. Davis's Chapel, Dock; Mess. Davidson and Durell prayed. The business of the Society was transacted in Mr. Wilcocks's when Messrs. Mends, Allen, Rooker, chapel, Dock, on Thursday morning; Barn, Morley, and Sheppard, delivered appropriate observations and thanksgivings to the great Head of the church for the success attendant on the exer tions of the Parent Society, congratulating each other also on the establishment of a Branch Society at Plymouth Dock. The Lord's Supper was administered in the Methodist chapel, Dock; the Rev. J. Morley presided, and Messrs. Mends, Alleu, Jeans, and Burn, assisted in the services.

AT a meeting of the NORTH WALES Congregational Ministers, held at HOLYWELL, Oct. 25, 1815, it was unanimously resolved, 1. That it is the duty of the ministers present, to unite their exertions, with a view of having an Annual Missionary Meeting in NORTH WALES.

2. That the first meeting shall be heid (at a place to be hereafter appointed) sometime in the course of next Summer; and if any way possible, a few days before, or a few days after, the Missionary Meeting at CHESTER, as this may be convenient to English ministers who may be expect

ed to attend on the occasion.

3. That it is highly desirable to have this Meeting conducted, not by Christians of one denomination only; but on the same liberal principles as are displayed in the Missionary Meetings in London, Bristol, &c.

4. That the Rev. Dr. Lewis be requested to act as Secretary; to whom all communications on the subject are to be directed.

All Communications to the Rev. Mr. BURDER, or the Rev. Mr. TRACY, on the business of the Missionary Society, are desired to be addressed to them at the Missionary Rooms, No. 8, Old Jewry; where attendance is given every day from Ten to Three o'clock.

Collections and Anonymous Donations, from 16th Nov. to 16th Dec, inclusive.]

Launceston Branch of Cornwall Auxiliary Society

A few poor People at Heytesbury, by Miss Everett

Exeter Auxiliary Missionary Society, by Rev. Mr. Alien.

Rev. D. Evans and Congregation, Rayadr

Mr. Evans and ditto, Rhydyceisied

M. Morgan and ditto, Pentretygwys

Miss Wells and Friends, St. Albans

Newcastle Auxiliary Missionary Society, by Mr. Fenwick, Secretary
The Amicable Society, by Mr. Cox, Secretary

Collection by the Juvenile Auxiliary Society, of the First Relief Con

gregation of Dundee

An Old British Tar

Invergordon Auxiliary Society, by Mr. H. Holm, N. B.

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Ford Devon Penny Society, by Treasurers G. G. and E. P.
Missionary Auxiliary Society at Dartford, by Rev. Mr. Hawthorn
North Devon Auxiliary Society, by Rev. S. Rooker

Shoe Lane Auxiliary Missionary Society, by Rev. Mr. Austin
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Female Friends and Young Persons at Southampton, for Chinese Mission 18

Oxford.

Poetry.

ELEGY ON THE DEPARTED YEAR,
HARK! 'tis the voice of the departing year,
Which breaks upon the stillness of the night;
Resistless Time pursues his swift career,
And calls on mortals to regard his flight.
Since first the year its silent march begun,
How many hearts have drunk the cup of woe!
How many eyes, which saw its rising sun,
Are closed for ever on these scenes below!
Then I'd a friend. Ah! where is now that friend?
A melancholy silence answers where.
Come, pale Reflection, to her grave descend,
And sit with me a pensive mourner there, t
But mournful muse, forbear thy sadden'd tone,
Say, has not Goodness crown'd the rolling year?.
Justice and judgment form Jehovah's throne,

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Though clouds and darkness round its base appear.
In all the various movements of the past,
Jehovah's hand unseen has guided all;
Whether to wreck an empire rose the blast,
Or mark a raven's or a sparrow's fall,

Then cease to mourn, and sing in joyful strains,
While to the heralds of the cross you turn.

O think of India's and of Afric's plains!
Can you no cause for gratitude discern?
This year the gospel has new triumphs won,
Tho' PERSECUTION lifts its gory brand,
And walks like Satan, girded with the Sun,
Thro' the fell borders of the Gallic land *.
'Tis vain, ye cruel spoilers, mark this word,
"Tis vain to fight against Omnipotence:
'Spread, glorious gospel,' said the sov'reign Lord,
And spread it must, for God is its defence.
Delightful thought! roll on each circling year,
And add new trophies to the Lord of All!

Till Time and Death shall close their long career,
In the destruction of this earthly ball.

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Knowest thou the Ordinances of Heaven? Canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth. Job xxxviii. 33.

WHAT mighty pow'r, what wond'rous grace,
The restless wheels of Nature move,

To ev'ry time, in ev'ry place,

Revolving endless scenes of love
The planets rolling round the sun

Have measur'd out the ages past;
And constant still their courses run,

And will as long as Time shall last.
'Twas he, th' eternal great First Canse,

Creation's life and Motion's spring,
Who spake their being, fix'd their laws,
And bade them time and seasons bring
Thus frozen Winter melts away,

And flow'ry Spring revives again;
Thus fervid Summer's genial ray

Brings Autumn's mellow fruits and grain.
Thus years, and days, and moments fly,
Yet life, and food, and pleasure give;
And millions in succession die,

And millions in succession live.
Faith looks beyond this changing scene,
And builds upon a rock secure;
Brings evidence of things unseen,

And gives to Hope a substance sure,
'Tis wise the worth of Time to know,
'Tis sweet eternal hope to prove;
To walk with God is heav'n below,

To dwell with God is heav'n above.
Delightful prospect, hope sublime,

To man renew'd, and pardon'd giv'n,
The death of Death, the end of Time,
And vast eternity of Heav'n!

They shall beat their swords into plough shares, and their spears into pruning-hooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.

Isaiah ii. 4.

THOU infinite, holy, and true,
Whose goodness unchang'd doth remain;
Thine eye doth all nature review,
Thine hand doth all creatures sustain.
Our being depends on thy will,
Our lot thou dost wisely prepare;
Our cup thon with blessings dost fill,
And weigh out each cross we mus. bear,

How dreadful the days that have been!
What wonders have crowded the year!
How awful thy judgments were seen !
How gracious thy mercies appear!
Oh, loud was the tumult of war,
And vast was the havoc of death!
Destruction had wasted afar,
And Misery panted for breath.

But glory to God the most High,
For peace upon earth is begun,
Good-will thro' the nations shall fly,
And men be in brotherhood one.
Oh, now may the season appear,
When princes ambitious no more,
Shall banish the sword and the spear,,
The prune-hook and plough to restore!

WILLIAMS and BIRTLES, Printers,
Vineyard Walk, Clerkenwell..

Great Saviour and Prince of our peace,
Thy sceptre of mercy extend,
Thy subjects and kingdom increase,
Thy realm without limit or end;
Thine heralds with wisdom inspire,
And patience to fight the good fight;
Give spirits renew'd for their hire,
Translated from darkness to light.
Oh! banish the arrogant claims
Of mortals to fetter the soul;
The dungeons, the racks, and the flames
Of base superstition controul.
Shall nations to darkness be driv'n,
Who long'd for the dawning of day?
Shine forth, thou bright Day-Star of
Heav'n,

And chase the vile demons away!
Rise, Soldiers of Jesus, arise,
Around you the enemies press;
Your Captain safe armour supplies,
And leads you to certain success.
Of old, the Omnipotent Word
The legions of Satan o'erthrew;
And, strong in the strength of the Lord,
The world shall be conquer'd by you.

ALIQUIS.

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