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MISSION ROOMS, NEW YORK, AUGUST, 1841.

Resolutions of the General Assembly.

The Resolutions adopted by the late General Assembly on the subject of Foreign Missions are given below:

1. Resolved, That the [ Report of the Foreign Board] be approved, and referred to the Board for publication.

2. Resolved, The General Assembly recognizes it as the duty and the privilege of every professing Christian to pray for the spread of the Redeemer's kingdom, and to contribute of his substance for that great object, as God in his providence has prospered him.

3. Resolved, The General Assembly are deeply grieved to learn from the Report, that for the last year not one half of the churches enjoying the stated means of grace, have contributed any thing in support of this cause; and they would affectionately call upon those churches, and the ministers placed over them, and also the vacant churches, no longer to stand at a distance, but to join the other churches and ministers in sending to the benighted heathen the knowledge of the Saviour's love and mercy.

4. Resolved, With the blessing of God, all that is wanted to insure a sufficiency of the necessary funds, is united and systematic action on the part of the whole Church; and when every member is brought to contribute statedly, there will no longer be embarrassment for the want of means.

5. Resolved, The General Assembly would earnestly and solemnly call upon all their ministers, to bring this subject frequently before their people; in the public prayers in the nouse of God, and in the other stated ministrations in the

sanctuary. And especially would they urge upon ministers and people, the deep importance of a regular and general observance of the monthly concert; and that collections be then taken up to sustain the brethren in the foreign field, for

whose success their prayers have been offered. In this connection the General Assembly would again call the attention of the churches to the Missionary Chronicle. No head of a family is doing his duty to children whilst he withholds from them ishing heathen, and what the Church is the knowledge of the condition of the perdoing for their salvation; and how can his brethren among the heathen, while a Christian pray with understanding for he neglects to inform himself of their trials and their wants?

6. Resolved, In the midst of much that calls for deep humility and self abasement in the sight of God, there is much cause of thanksgiving, and many grounds of encouragement for continued and en

larged effort on the part of the Church.

And whilst we mourn over unfaithfulness, the General Assembly would with gratitude acknowledge the many evidences of the presence of the Spirit of God, in the midst of our beloved branch of his Church.

7. Resolved, The General Assembly would recognize with affectionate regard, all their missionaries among the heathen as laborers with them in the Saviour's vineyard; and they would exhort these dear brethren to diligence and perseverance in the work of the Lord; to yield to no discouragement, but by faith and prayer seek for the sustaining influence of the Saviour's presence, and the consolations of the Holy Spirit; to be instant in season, out of season,-"rightly dividing the word of truth,-in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;" that they bear one anoher's burdens, and be careful to preserve the unity of the spirit in the bonds of peace among themselves. And whilst we assure these brethren of an interest in our prayers, we ask them to pray for us, that God would revive his work among the churches of their native land.

Executive Committee.

Mr. Moses Allen having resigned his seat in the Executive Committee, the Rev. Gardiner Spring, D. D., was elected to supply his place. It gives us much pleasure to mention that Dr. Spring has accepted this appointment.

Return of Mr. Orr.

We are thankful to mention the safe arrival of the Rev. R. W. Orr, and Mrs. Orr. They arrived at Salem, Mass. on the 7th of last month. Though suffering from an attack of sickness since his arrival, Mr. Orr's general health is much better than when he left Singapore; he is, however, far from being fully restored. Mrs. Orr had a slight attack of the small-pox on the voyage, but is now quite well.

News from the Missions.

From Western Africa we have letters to the 13th of April, from which we learn that our missionary brethren had arrived at Cape Palmas, were comfortably accommodated, and expected to become acclima

ted under favorable circumstances. From India we have letters to the 17th of April. Messrs. Rankin, McAuley and Owen reached Allahabad on the 5th of April-all very well. Messrs. R. and McA. expected to remain at Allahabad until the rainy season, before proceeding to Futtehgurh. Mr. Morrison was at Sabathu, with health improved, though still very weak. The other missionaries enjoyed their usual health.

From Singapore we regret to learn that Mrs. McBryde has suffered very severely from an attack of the small pox. She was nearly recovered, however, when Mr. McBryde wrote on the 30th of March.

CHURCH AT LODIANA.

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THIS ENGRAVING presents a fine copy of the View of the Church at Lodiana, which was received some months since at the Mission Rooms. The exact dimensions of this edifice, which were probably transmitted by the brethren, have not come to hand. We believe this is the first temp e or divine worship that has been built at any of our Mission-stations in India; we trust it is by no means the only one that shall there be devoted to the praise of the true God.

An account of the services conducted in this Church will be found in the Report of the Lodiana Station, inserted in a former part of this number of the Chronicle

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FOREIGN MISSIONARY CHRONICLE is published monthly at the price of Dollar per annum. persons becoming responsible for 10 copies, an allowance will be made per cent.; for 25 copies, 20 per cent.; for 50 copies or more, 25 per

• Chronicle will be sent gratuitously;-To every Pastor and Stated Supto every Donor of ten dollars in a year; and to the Treasurer of every ly contributing fifteen dollars in a year.

Letters, Notices, &c., relating to the Chronicle, should be directed to the UN ROOMS, 8 CITY HALL PLACE, NEW-YORK.

AGENTS FOR THE CHRONICLE.

my, N. Y.-E. H. Pease, 82 State St.

adria, D. C.-Bell and Entwistle.

, Geo.-E. L. Newton.

ada, Geo.- William Shear.

Mobile Ala. J. Y. Russell.

Mesopotamia, Ala.-Rev. J. H. Gray.
New Brunswick, N. J.-Mrs. E. S. Howell.
Oakland College, Mi.-John W. Buie.

Amare, Md.-David Owen, Presb. De- Philadelphia.-W. S. Martien, corner of

pository, 24 North Gay St.

Seventh and George Sts.

vulya, N. Y.-John Morris, corner of Plowden's Mill, S. C.—M, H. Plowden.

Hicks and Cranberry Sts.

lan, S. C.-D. W. Harrison.

, Ala.-Rev. R.B. McMullen. steville, N. C.-Harvey Leete. seille, Ala.-John Lewis. les, N. Y.-John C. Wallace. v. Ala-James Knox.

gton, Ala-Rev. Isaac Hadden. wville, Ky.-W. Nisbet,

Ga-Rev. Samuel Cassels.

Philadelphus, N. C.-Rev. H. McNeil.
P. Edward, C. H. Va.--Rev. F. Sampson.
Princeton, N. J.-R. W. Sawyer.
Shippensburg, Pa.-William Russel,
Springfield, Ala.-Rev. J. B. Adams.
Troy, N. Y.-Robert Wasson.
Tuscaloosa, Ala.-David Johnston.
Washington City.-W. W. King.
Winchester, Va.-Joseph G. Baker.
In Florida.-Rev. Joshua Phelps.

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