in judging of us, as if through pride, explanations of difficult passages of scrip- vol. containing solutions to a great variety of important and very curious quesHistory, and Literature. by the Rev. tions, in History, Biography, Natural George Glyn Scraggs, A. M. of Buc kingham. The whole methodically arranged, with a Table of Scriptures explained, and an Iudex. A new edition of Mr. Harmer's Ob servations on various passages of Scripture; with many important additions and corrections. By Adam Clarke, LL.D. F. S. A. In 4 vols. 8vo. We cordially recommend this cheap, and interesting volume, to the public in general, and especially to the rising generation of nonconformist ministers, May they largely imbibe the spirit of their venerable ancestors! The Sunday Lecturer, or Fifty-two Sermons addressed to Youth, selected Doddridge, &c. and adapted to the use and abridged from Horne, Cooper, Jay, of Schools and Families; with Questions for Examination. By A Lee. The Friend of Peace: containing a Special Interview between the President of the United States, and Omar, an officer dismissed for duelling; six Letters from Omar to the President; with a Review of the power assumed by rulers, over the laws of God, and the lives of men, in making war, and Omar's solitary reflections: the whole reported, by Philo Pacificus, Author of "A Solemn Review of the Custom of War." Lately Published. EASTERN LITERATURE. A Grammar of the Sungskrit language, composed from the works of the most esteemed Grammarians: to which are added, Examples for the Exercises of the Student, and a complete List of the Dhatoos, or Roots. By W. Carey, D. D. Teacher of the Sungskrit, Bengalee, and Mahratta languages, in the College of Fort-William. Serampore, 1806. 4to. upwards of one thousand pages. Black, Parbury, and Allen; or at No. 20, Harpur-street, at the Society's Depository. "A View of the History, Literature, and Religion of the Hindoos;" includ ing a minute description of their manners and customs; and translations from their principal works. By the Rev. W. Ward, one of the Baptist Missionaries. Second edition, carefully abridged, and greatly improved. Printed at the Mission Press, Serampore, 1815, ton. A few copies of this work, a large 4to. of 486 pages; may be had of ButThis interesting volume is reprinting by the Baptist Missionary Society, in 2 vols. 8vo. The Second Annual Report of the Baptist Irish Society, with an Appendix. Missionary Retrospect and Foreign Intelligence. BAPTIST MISSION. Extract of a Letter, dated Serampore, February, 1815. "MR. Saffery, in a letter to brother Rowe, informs us of the death of our aged and highly beloved brother Sut cliffe. He says, he died triumphantly on Wednesday, June 22, 1814, in theevening, between eight and nine o'clock, about the time twelve-month of the day of our Missionary meeting last year, when he preached to us.' He adds, Mr. Fuller is to preach his funeral sermon, at his request, from these words, Looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life." "On the last Sabbath in January, were baptized at Calcutta, by brother Carey, Mrs. Jones, and a woman named Dukshina, and also Benjamin Rowley, William Winter, and Robert Bunce, of the 66th regiment, quartered in Fort William. "This_month_Kanaee and Holodhur, two brethren employed in the printingoffice, made a journey into Jessore, and amongst other labours in various villages, invited the relations of the latter brother to embrace the gospel. "Brother Smith, during the present month, has been labouring daily in Serampore and the neighbouring villages, accompanied by some native brother from the printing-office. In many instances he found attentive crowds, who appeared pleased with what they heard. Parts of the New Testament were distributed among the hearers. On some days they held conversations in several places, and had separate crowds of hearers. He also frequently visited Barrack-poora, where several Portuguese appear anxious for instruction; one expressed a strong desire to be baptized. presented some rice which had been rendered sacred by having been offered to the great idol in Orissa, of which he brought a morsel as a curiosity to Serampore. After a number were assembled, he offered them the true bread that cometh down from heaven, and giveth life to the world ;' several women wept while they listened to the news of the atonement by the bitter sufferings of Christ. At Taldanga two viragees ac knowledged that they were sinners, and that Christ was the only way to heaven. At Chundra-nugura an oilman listened to the word till a crowd collected, when Neeloo drew their attention to the oilman's bullock, which, with a cloth over its eyes, patiently went its daily rounds: this,' says he, is an exact picture of your state under the brahmuns, who first blind you, and then make you go your rounds of service like this poor bullock.' He had a pleasing congregation; and at Chinsurah another. At Hoogly a Musulman contended against the sonship of Christ. At Vasa-variya a considerable number remained with him till a late hour, hearing and conversing respecting the things of the kingdom. On his way back to Serampore, he met some people carrying loads to the market, whom be thus accosted: These loads you will soon lay down, but there is another load-where will you lay that? On their asking what load?' he said, the load of your sins;' pointing them to Him who invites the weary and heavy laden. They were so affected with this discourse as to weep, and to talk of Christ with an apparent wish to be interested in him, promising to call at Serampore. On the 13th, Neeloo read the word to the prisoners in Serampore jail, and in the evening went to several villages, and to a raja's house, where much conversation passed; the raja invited him to come again. "Our brother Neeloo, in the present month, visited several places in the neighbourhood of Serampore: at Chatra "At the close of the last month, died, he, one day, found some mendicants, in a room in the chapel-yard, Calcutta, to whom he published the gospel; ex- Bhurut, a Hindoo native brother, said, pressing their admiration at the love of by his friends, to be ninety-six years God in sacrificing his Son, they asked, old. In the month of August, as he Are, then, all our sacrifices and works was coming out of the chapel, he was unavailing to our salvation? Are they seized with an apoplectic fit, from which "all done away by this sacrifice?' He he never recovered. The state of his explained the nature of this way of ac- mind during this affliction was pleasing : ceptance, and they departed apparently he seemed greatly resigned to the stroke, pleased with the news. At Vidyu-vatee and several times assisted in singing fahe had a large congregation; at Bhu-vourite hymns. Jesus Christ, and saldreshwura he met with two men, who vation by him, was his constant theme.” VOL. VIII. 3 P explanations of difficult passages of scripture, nearly in regular succession; both adapted to common capacities; and on vol. containing solutions to a great variety of important and very curious quesHistory, and Literature. by the Rev. tions, in History, Biography, Natural George Glyn Scraggs, A. M. of Buckingham. The whole methodically arranged, with a Table of Scriptures explained, and an Index. A new edition of Mr. Harmer's Ob servations on various passages of Scripture; with many important additions and corrections. By Adam Clarke, LL.D. F. S. A. In 4 vols. 8vo. in judging of us, as if through pride, faction, obstinacy, or devotedness to a party, or which is worse than all, in opposition to authority, we do dis-other religious subjects. The second sent. The Judge of all hearts knows It is not so: but it is merely from those apprehensions, which after prayer, and the use of all means do yet continue, that doing thus and thus, we should displease God: therefore, deal charitably with us in this day of our affliction." P. 156. Dr. Bates says, "I know you expect I should say something as to my nonconformity. I shall only say thus much, it is neither fancy, faction, or humour, that makes me not to comply, but merely for fear of offending God. And, if after the best means used for my illumination-as prayer to God, discourse, study, I am not able to be satisfied concerning the lawfulness of what is required: if it be my unhappiness to be in error, surely men will have no reason to be angry with me in this world, and I hope God will pardon me in the next." P. 181. We cordially recommend this cheap, and interesting volume, to the public in general, and especially to the rising generation of nonconformist ministers. May they largely imbibe the spirit of their venerable ancestors! Third Report of the London Society, for the Improvement and Encouragement of Female Servants, by Annual, and other Rewards. Instituted 1813. A very able and interesting Report, from a Society to which we wish all possible encouragement. To diminish domestic evils, and multiply domestic comforts, is an object that richly deserves the most zealous, united, and persevering exertions. LITERARY INTELLIGENCE. Preparing for Publication. A work entitled "Questions Resolved in Divinity, History, and Literature," in two thick vols. 12mo. The first vol. entirely theological, containing concise The Sunday Lecturer, or Fifty-two and abridged from Horne, Cooper, Jay, Sermons addressed to Youth, selected Doddridge, &c. and adapted to the use of Schools and Families; with Questions for Examination. By A Lee. The Friend of Peace: containing a Special Interview between the President of the United States, and Omar, an officer dismissed for duelling; six Letters from Omar to the President; with a Review of the power assumed by rulers, over the laws of God, and the lives of men, in making war, and Omar's solitary reflections: the whole reported, by Philo Pacificus, Author of A Solemn Review of the Custom of War." Lately Published. EASTERN LITERATURE. A Grammar of the Sungskrit language, composed from the works of the most esteemed Grammarians: to which are added, Examples for the Exercises of the Student, and a complete List of the Dhatoos, or Roots. By W. Carey, D. D. Teacher of the Sungskrit, Bengalee, and Mahratta languages, in the College of Fort-William. Serampore, 1806. 4to. upwards of one thousand pages. Black, Parbury, and Allen; or at No. 20, Harpur-street, at the Society's Depository. A View of the History, Literature, and Religion of the Hindoos ;" includ ing a minute description of their manners and customs; and translations from their principal works. By the Rev. W. Ward, one of the Baptist Missionaries. Second edition, carefully abridged, and greatly improved. Printed at the Mission Press, Serampore, 1815, ton. A few copies of this work, a large 4to. of 486 pages; may be had of ButThis interesting volume is reprinting by the Baptist Missionary Society, in 2 vols. 8vo. The Second Annual Report of the Baptist Irish Society, with an Appendix. Missionary Retrospect and Foreign Intelligence. BAPTIST MISSION. Extract of a Letter, dated Serampore, February, 1815. "MR. Saffery, in a letter to brother Rowe, informs us of the death of our aged and highly beloved brother Sut cliffe. He says, he died triumphantly on Wednesday, June 22, 1814, in theevening, between eight and nine o'clock, about the time twelve-month of the day of our Missionary meeting last year, when he preached to us.' He adds, Mr. Fuller is to preach his funeral sermon, at his request, from these words, “ Looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life." "On the last Sabbath in January, were baptized at Calcutta, by brother Carey, Mrs. Jones, and a woman named Dukshina, and also Benjamin Rowley, William Winter, and Robert Bunce, of the 66th regiment, quartered in Fort William. "This month Kanaee and Holodhur, two brethren employed in the printingoffice, made a journey into Jessore, and amongst other labours in various villages, invited the relations of the latter brother to embrace the gospel. "Brother Smith, during the present month, has been labouring daily in Serampore and the neighbouring villages, accompanied by some native brother from the printing-office. In many instances he found attentive crowds, who appeared pleased with what they heard. Parts of the New Testament were distributed among the hearers. On some days they held conversations in several places, and had separate crowds of hearers. He also frequently visited Barrack-poora, where several Portuguese appear anxious for instruction; one expressed a strong desire to be baptized. "Our brother Neeloo, in the present month, visited several places in the neighbourhood of Serampore: at Chatra he, one day, found some mendicants, to whom he published the gospel; expressing their admiration at the love of God in sacrificing his Son, they asked, Are, then, all our sacrifices and works unavailing to our salvation? Are they "all done away by this sacrifice?' He explained the nature of this way of acceptance, and they departed apparently pleased with the news. At Vidyu-vatee he had a large congregation; at Bhu adreshwüra he met with two men, who VOL. VII. presented some rice which had been rendered sacred by having been offered to the great idol in Orissa, of which he brought a morsel as a curiosity to Serampore. After a number were assembled, he offered them the true bread that cometh down from heaven, and giveth life to the world ;' several women wept while they listened to the news of the atonement by the bitter sufferings of Christ. At Taldanga two viragees ac knowledged that they were sinners, and that Christ was the only way to heaven. At Chundra-nugura an oilman listened to the word till a crowd collected, when Neeloo drew their attention to the oilman's bullock, which, with a cloth over its eyes, patiently went its daily rounds: this,' says he, is an exact picture of your state under the brahmuns, who first blind you, and then make you go your rounds of service like this poor bullock.' He had a pleasing congregation; and at Chinsurah another. At Hoogly a Musulman contended against the sonship of Christ. At Vasa-variya a considerable number remained with him till a late hour, hearing and conversing respecting the things of the kingdom. On his way back to Serampore, he met some people carrying loads to the market, whom be thus accosted: These loads you will soon lay down, but there is another load-where will you lay that?' their asking what load?' he said, the load of your sins;' pointing them to Him who invites the weary and heavy laden. They were so affected with this discourse as to weep, and to talk of Christ with an apparent wish to be interested in him, promising to call at Serampore, On the 13th, Neeloo read the word to the prisoners in Serampore jail, and in the evening went to several villages, and to a raja's house, where much conversation passed; the raja invited him to come again. On "At the close of the last month, died, in a room in the chapel-yard, Calcutta, Bhurut, a Hindoo native brother, said, by his friends, to be ninety-six years old. In the month of August, as he was coming out of the chapel, he was seized with an apoplectic fit, from which he never recovered. The state of his mind during this affliction was pleasing : he seemed greatly resigned to the stroke, and several times assisted in singing favourite hymns. Jesus Christ, and salvation by him, was his constant theme." 3 P Extract of a Letter from Mr. Rowe, at "SINCE my last we have baptized twenty-three Europeans belonging to the 14th, 24th, and 66th regiments, and to down to eat, these gods were placed in a row before his food: ere he partook of it, he would put his hands together, and prostrate himself before them, addressing them in such language as the following: Ram Khao (eat), Hunooman Khao, Juggunnath Khao, Seeb Khao (all eat); after this ceremony he would eat his meal." the possession of Mr. Saffery. Summary View of the Society's Proceedings. the Honourable Company's artillery, Others are either proposed to the church, or anxious to be so. Among these are four natives. Two of these were gooroos (teachers), the followers of Dureya Dass. For some time after they had embraced Christianity, they were much harassed by their former disciples; some CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. of whom came daily, throwing themselves at their feet, and intreating them, with tears, to go back into heathenism In reply, they were informed, they IN West Africa, among two nations could never forsake the way of life they called Susoos and Bulloms, the Society had found, and earnestly requested them has four settlements, named Bashia, Cato go with them. On telling their follow-noffee, Yongroo, and Gambier. In these ers, they had lost their cast, and, there- settlements there are five missionaries— fore, could not go back to them again;' the Rev. Messrs. Renner, Wenzel, Wilthey replied,never you mind having | helm, Nyländer, Klein, and their wives; fost cast, only come back to us, and we and one schoolmaster, a native, named will get it for you again! At length, Jellorrum Harrison. In these settlefinding that all their attempts were fruit- ments, two churches have been built, less, they circulated a report that they several hundred African children are were beside themselves. One of them maintained and educated, and a great has lately been home to see his friends, number have been baptized. Four schooland was favourably received. His wife masters, with their wives, have lately promised to come hither with him. sailed to assist the missionaries. missionaries and their wives have died there, in the service of their Lord In Sierra Leone, 1100 acres of land have been allotted to the Society by government; and a large building is about to be erected to be called, "The Christian Institution of Sierra Leone;" and there are as many as 2500 poor children, num. bers of whom have been released out of slave vessels, that were carrying them into slavery, and all calling, as it were, for friends to bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. At Goree, an island on the coast, Mr. and Mrs. Hughes have schools of nearly one hundred children. The Rev. Edward Bickersteth, assistant secretary of the Society, is gone to Africa, on a visit to the missionary stations. Many We have another inquirer, whose name is Balak Dass. He has professedly renounced heathenism, but we fear he has not yet fled to Christ. He gave me his household gods, which are very small, and made of brass. I have de livered them to a Mr. Boilet, one of the brethren in the 14th regiment, who has served his seven years, and is returning to England, and has promised to leave them with Mr. Burls for you. I must refer you to brother Ward's work on the Hindoos for a particular account of them, and only add a few remarks by which you may know them They are five in number, and you may put them all in your waistcoat pocket. The largest, on one knee, with a tail, is Hunooman (monkey); that upon all fours, is Gopal; that with full breasts At Calcutta, in India, the Society has and a flat crown, is Seeta, a female; some pious friends, who form a commit. that with a sugar-loaf-cap, is Ram; the to whom is allowed the sum of other has three united together. As you 1500l. per annum, to be applied in look at them, facing you, that on your making known the gospel among the right hand, is Juggunnath; that on the Hindoos and Mahomedans, who ate left, is Buluram; and that in the mid- perishing by millions for lack of knowdle, Soobhudra, Juggunath's sister. These ledge. Two missionaries, Messrs. Greengods have been in the possession of this wood and Schroeter, are gone to this poor man about forty years. He has quarter; and Abdool Messeeh, a contaken them two pilgrimages to Juggun-verted Mahomedan, with other converted nath's temple, in Orissa. He used to bathe and worship them regularly every morning and evening; and when he sat tee, natives, are labouring with good success. by the blessing of God, at a great city called Agra, and elsewhere, to bring |