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the interest has been of an encouraging character, and on the last Sabbath we received seven on profession of their faith to our communion. Our Sabbath schools, one in each church during the past summer, have been prosperous, considering the embarrassment under which we labor for the want of libra

resulting, Christians of different orders || delightful, and in some instances overhave met in brotherly love, and have whelming. Within the last few weeks, been refreshed; the unrenewed have been awakened; more than forty have manifested deep concern; not far from twenty have indulged the christian hope, and will (some have already) unite with the different churches that they shall choose. Among the converts is, I trust, my eldest son, fourteen years of age. May I be thankful and hum-ries, having but very small and trifling ble! Several of those who have indulged hopes are those who formerly were opposers to temperance measures, and some were intemperate. They can now see, and are ready to acknowledge the connection between temperance and religion.

My sphere for preaching is enlarging. I have now five or six places, separated

libraries connected with each. I pray that God may bless the A. H. M. S., and raise up patrons to supply it with the means of sending the Gospel to the destitute in our land!

from four to sixteen miles, besides oc- From Rev. J. H. Shields, Greencastle, casional calls still farther, and in them

all I have access to the ears, and perhaps to the hearts, of a great many: and

Ind.

the Lord has blessed me with continual "There was great Joy in that City,” good health. Pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, run, and be glorified.

We have been engaged, almost all the fall, in most interesting meetings. During the meeting here, fifty-six were added to our number, and several others are rejoicing in the pardoning grace of

From Rev. J. A. Carnahan, Dayton, Ind. God. Dozens more are deeply awak

Fruits of a year of Revival.

In my last report I mentioned the reception of fifty-five persons to the churches in which I have the pleasure of laboring, on profession of their faith, during the past year up to the 27th of April. We have received to the churches of Oxford and Dayton, since that time, on profession of their faith 17, six of whom were baptized. These are the fruits of the continued revival which commenced about the first of the year 1842, and which has continued with greater or less interest up to this day. Two more have been examined by the sessions, and will be received at a future period. Some others among us are anxious. We have now received sixtyfive on profession of their faith since the commencement of this revival.

These scenes of interest will not be forgotten by your missionary and the churches to whom you have extended the helping hand. They have been

ened, and we hope will soon find peace in Christ.

You

This great work is not confined to any particular class or age, but among the converts you may find the aged man, with his locks whitened with the frosts of near eighty winters, and others, down to the youth of twelve. may find parents, with their children, and a number of very interesting young men, among the converts. There was one remarkable instance of God's answering prayer. A lady from the coun try came in, and united with our church, requesting us to pray for her husband, who was a wicked man, and somewhat intemperate. On the next day, he came and joined the Washingtonian On the SabTemperance Society. bath, he was at our church, much concerned for his soul. From that time, he was found, every night, at our inquiry-meetings, and during the week, was rejoicing in the love of Christ, with his This man is near sixty happy wife. years old.

TENNESSEE.

From Rev. John B. Saye, Bentonville,
Polk Co.

Revival.

and solemn awakening, five of whom have attached themselves to the church and several others were hopefully converted. On Monday, before preaching, we had a temperance address, then presented the pledge, to which 62 subscribed. This was the first effort that had been made in the place on the subject, except a sermon which I preached there six weeks before. Two weeks afterwards, the Methodists held a meet

I now record one of the most interesting revivals I have ever witnessed. In some of my former reports I have mentioned the rent condition of C. church; but the scene has changed. At a sacramental meeting at thating in Tazewell, when fifty more subscribed the temperance pledge. Great church, on the second Sabbath of August, so great seemed to be the instru- is the change for the better wrought in mentality of truth, in the hands of the Tazewell. The citizens have banished Spirit, as to all appearance entirely to the traffic of ardent spirits from their cut down the former enmity existing town, and in exchange, they have embetween brethren, and to bring many of ployed a minister to locate in Tazewell. the impenitent to the foot of the cross. Several returned to the church who had broken off. Many who had not spoken to each other for years, were melted down in feeling, met, and still meet to converse freely and in friendship.

In my other places of preaching an increased interest seems to be taken in matters of religion; also an increased attendance and attention. There seems to be a good many cases of awakening throughout my missionary field. ceived into C. church on profession 14, restored 2.

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In the close of July, I held a twodays meeting in a densely populated neighborhood, assisted by Rev. John Dyke, where, on the Sabbath, about 200 of our hearers who could not get room in the house, were exposed to the open air, at which meeting we had about 20 anxious, and received two members on examination. I told the people that if they would build a meeting-house I would preach monthly for them. My proposition seemed to meet the wishes of the people. I expect to continue to preach there.

In Jacksboro, assisted by two brethren, I held a sacramental meeting which embraced the first Sabbath of August

From Rev. W. Graves, Knox Co., Ten. last. The people were very attentive.

Protracted meetings and Revivals.

Since my last report, within the bounds of my field of labor, I have witnessed and enjoyed several revivals of religion; the fruits of which have greatly rejoiced saints on earth, and doubtless angels in heaven. In Tazewell where brother N. Hood and myself have alternately been preaching rnonthly, we had the Rev. Robert Glenn and H. F. Taylor to assist us with a sacramental meeting last June, which was well attended. At the commencement of our meeting, many more than usual attended. The meeting went on with additional interest and increased attention to the administration of the word. God's people were much encouraged and stirred up to diligence, while many sinners were under deep

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On Sabbath after communion, we gave an invitation to the anxious, when many came forward, who manifested much concern for the salvation of their souls, 7 of whom gave evidence of a change of heart.

From Rev. John Dyke, Knox Co., Tenn.

In September last, I commenced a protracted meeting in a neighborhood where a few of the members of Unitia church live, for their accommodation. At the beginning of the meeting, I felt that it was almost in vain to labor there, but soon our drooping spirits were revived. The Lord commenced a precious work in the beginning of the meeting; and during its progress, 26 were hopefully converted. Many more

were still inquiring, What shall we do to be saved? Afterwards, 10 more were added on examination, as the result of a meeting at the Unitia church. Since that time, 10 more have presented themselves, as desiring to become members of this church. The work is still going on, prostrating sinners on every hand.

MICHIGAN.

doing good. They are held during the intervals of divine service, and nearly all the congregation who are not employed as teachers, attend, either taking an active part or listening to the exercises. Thus infidels and sceptics are often brought under the influence of truth, which is the sword of the Spirit.

Toils and Rewards of missionary
Life.

An eastern clergyman can have no adequate idea of the labors of a faithful

From Rev. O. C. Thompson, St. Clair, minister at the West. In almost all

Mich.

A very intelligent and amiable woman, a member of my congregation in this place, died a few days ago, under circumstances that occasioned an unusual feeling. Conscious of her approaching end, she spent her last moments in earnest warnings to her hus band and friends, to prepare for eternity, and obtained a solemn promise from her husband, that he would not neglect it any longer.

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situations, there is pastoral enough, without the preparation of a single sermon. We are often finding those, who, at the East, maintained a fair standing in the church of Christ, but now, by their conduct, are not distinguished from the men of the world; and it is the unceasing care and solici tude of the faithful pastor, how he shall rescue them and their rising families from the fearful influence of errorists and unbelievers. In our ministerial visits, we are obliged to ride a great Since I last wrote, I have the happi- distance, and traverse every place ness to state the evident conversion of within our limits, which is not too new a mother of a large family. Her influ- to contain a dwelling, and frequently ence is happy in her family, and I hope where the roads are almost impassable. will be so in the church and community. We speak of the labors, but not of the Her husband, who has been an intem-trials of a new country. For although perate man, is reformed by her influ- we have many privations, yet we have ence, and has joined the temperance so- never tasted the luxury of doing good, ciety, and prays in his family. Five as we have here; and after riding with Sabbath-schools are kept up within the my wife four or five miles, in a rude range of my labors; some of them are conveyance, over a road scarcely passvery interesting. One is lately estab-able, and finding at length the desired lished in a Scotch neighborhood, where habitation, which most would pronounce I have preached a few times. Had our quite unfit for the abode of human bepeople the means to go on and establishings, we are inore than repaid, by meetreligious institutions, I think we should ing perhaps a poor, isolated, neglected have occasion to be much encouraged. disciple of Christ, who is overjoyed to behold the man of God come to administer consolation, and express sympathy under her trials and bereavements. O,

From Rev. J. W. Smith, Grand Blanc, it is good to give but a cup of cold wa

Mich.

The Universalists have made a desperate effort to introduce their sentiments, and to entice the youth, who were apparently studying the Scriptures with interest and profit, into their ranks. Our Bible-classes are very interesting, and we cannot but think are

ter to a disciple, in the name of Christ! It brings a present reward. It is good to carry the lambs of Christ's fold in the bosom, to support the weak, and to raise up the bowed down.

From Rev. Seth Hardy, Pinckney, Mich.

A pleasing Change.

During the year, a very pleasing change has evidently been going on in this community. Efforts to advance the temperance cause have been very much blessed. Party feelings, and animosities, which were prevalent at the commencement of the year, have, in a great measure, subsided. Our Sabbath-school, which is rather large for a new place like this, has been maintained with interest, and has continued to exert a very happy influence on the minds of the young. Its good influence has evidently extended to some in more advanced life. Several of our

Sabbath-school scholars venture to hope that, during the year, they have passed from death unto life. Since the commencement of my missionary year, the church has received some accessions. When we consider this thing, we are constrained to say, we have great occasion for gratitude and thanksgiving to the great Head of the church, for the many mercies and blessings we have been permitted to receive at his hand. We are also constrained to acknowledge our indebtedness to your Society, for the assistance kindly afforded; aside from which, we could not have been enabled to persevere in preaching the blessed Gospel of our Lord and Savior in this new but interesting field of labor.

In labors abundant.

Nearly every Sabbath I have preached three times, and attended to my Bible class in the intermission. Besides this, excepting perhaps two months in harvest and sowing, (the evenings being short,) I have generally preached from two to five times in the week, sometimes more, and have endeavored to visit as much as circumstances would permit. No eastern minister needs more time in the study than I do. I do not learn that any of my people wish me to perform any more labor. The opposite of this has frequently of late been expressed. But when I see souls all around-parents, youth, and children,

in imminent danger for eternity-when I find the greater portion of my beloved congregation impenitent, how can I rest? O, I need more faith, more love, more zeal, more self-denial, more knowledge, more of every qualification for the gospel ministry. God has not left me without seals of my ministry the past year. Glory to him alone. Your aid has enabled me to preach the Gospel where, I trust, sinners by it have been brought to Christ. Fifteen have united with this church by profession during the past year. A few others have expressed hope, under my labors.

My congregation must soon commence a meeting-house. We cannot increase much until we have a new house; nor do I expect that we shall be independent of aid from abroad until one is erected.

Testimony of a Pioneer.

since I arrived in Michigan, under It is now more than thirteen years commission from your Society. There are now only three Presbyterian ministers here, who where then in this field. I have witnessed great changes. The population has increased from less than 30,000 to more than 200,000. Large villages now exist, where then was an churches now exist; then there were unbroken wilderness. More than 100

not more than 10 of our order. As a pioneer, I have struggled with difficulties and privations-but have never regretted that I came to Michigan. I thank God for sending me here, and permitting me to labor so long on this field. I was invited, nay urged, to take charge of two churches in the state of New-York, each of them able,and willing to sustain the ministry; but I had set my face toward this field, and declined the invitations. I do not regret, nor have I ever regretted my decision. Although I have not all the social and religious privileges enjoyed by my eastern brethren; yet I have had the privilege, in my feeble measure, to aid in laying the foundations for many generations. I have had the privilege also of seeing the superstructure going up, and the wilderness blossoming as the rose. My

poverty has deprived me of many facilities for studying the word of God. I have lived almost without a library; but I have been permitted to see the divine seal laid upon my poor labors, and the wanderer restored to the favor of heaven.

Shall I then regret that my lot has been cast in these ends of the earth? Here I may feed those who are hungering for the bread of life; instead of expending my little energies upon those already surfeited. I rejoice then in my field of labor-I do not wish to exchange it. Here I have spent my best days of labor. Here I am willing still to endure privation, until my Master in heaven shall say, "It is enough," and call me to his rest. Here I expect to die, and hope to rise and joyfully meet some who, through my unworthy instrumentality, have been led to the Savior, and who shall be welcomed to his glo

rious rest.

From Rev. S. Carey, Lapeer, Mich.

A new field-Revival.

The people in this country are mostly from some one of the eastern states, intelligent and enterprising. Although this place is comparatively new, yet I find that much has been lost to the church by not having the regular ministrations of the Gospel at an earlier period. As in the parable "when men slept" the devil has sowed the seed that produced a luxuriant harvest of sin. Six months since, this church numbered twenty-five. During a few months past the Lord has favored this place with a revival of his work of grace among his people. About 25 have been added by profession and by letter. We rejoice that some, who a few months since were living without hope, are now rejoicing in prospect of glory and immortality.

Destitutions.

A few days since I attended the Presbytery of which I am a member. A great number of churches were almost entirely destitute of the preaching of the Gospel. The inquiry was,

"Where shall we look for ministers for those churches, and to occupy other fields that are white already to harvest?" We owe much to your Society; without its aid the Gospel could not be sustained in this place.

OHIO.

From a Missionary in N.W. Ohio.

The way of the Lord preparing.

I have gone beyond the particular limits of my field, and preached in six or At S., in comseven different towns. pliance with the urgent request of the people, I recently held a meeting of two days' continuance. More than seventy intelligent, enterprising young men belong to the town-all, it is to be feared, impenitent. A congregation of between two and three hundred might be collected every Sabbath if some faithful minister could go among them; and yet the people have had no preaching, excepting as I have occasionally visited them.

We expect to make an effort soon to form a church there. Perhaps there was never before so favorable an opportunity for exerting an influence in this vicinity in favor of Presbyterianism, or orthodox sentiments. There has been a happy change of feeling in regard to an educated ministry. The more intelligent portion of the community will not attend the meetings of those whose only evidence that God has called them is, "that they can preach so well when so ignorant." Could 1 have the aid and sympathy of some dear brother, by the blessing of God, a great moral revolution might be effected. My labors are now so scattered, that I fear much of their effect is nearly lost; and yet I cannot confine them to a narrower field without injuring the feelings of many whom I believe love the Savior. "Feed my sheep," is his command. I have to labor single-handed and alone. I believe protracted meetings would be attended with great good, could we have the requisite assistance. If I have aid it has to come thirty or forty miles; and those brethren at that

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