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my prophets no harm. Through all this | If the British should retain Rangoon, a peril, they have passed unhurt. Their place in the empire will be secured for souls have been kept alive in famine, and the unmolested preaching of the Gospel. in war from the power of the sword. The If they should entirely evacuate the counprayers of God's people have been their try, he who was instrumental in negocidefence, when armed hosts were impo- ating so favourable a peace, may surely tent. Let this teach us a lesson of confi- be expected to receive both protection dence. Let us learn from it the import- and favour. So that the probability at ance of prayer. It is better to trust in the present strongly is, that at the close of Lord than to put confidence in man. It the contest many of the obstacles will be is better to trust in the Lord than to put removed to preaching the Gospel, and confidence in princes. circulating the Bible among this benighted people.

But again, it is to be remarked, that not only have our missionaries been preserved alive, their prospects of usefulness seem to have been increased rather than diminished. We grant it may seem rather premature to form an opinion from the brief notice concerning them which has been received; yet the probability is strongly in favour of the supposition, that they have gained decidedly the confidence of the Burman Government. We are told that Mr. Judson had been sent by the Emperor with the embassy to negociate peace with the English army. This would not surely have been done, unless he had insured, in some unusual degree, the respect of the Burman monarch.

Here then reason is given to hope, that let the issue of the war be what it may, our mission will be permitted to continue with still brighter prospects of usefulness.

And now if we consider these circumstances, we cannot but adore the wisdom of Providence, which directed the sailing of the additional missionaries, at precisely so opportune a time. They will probably arrive at the very moment when they may commence their labours most successfully. And thus, after this dark cloud has been removed, we may hope to see the sun shine more brightly than at any time before.

These tokens of Divine favour should be indelibly engraven on all our hearts. They should awaken us to renewed exertion, and to unceasing prayer, that God would continue to show us still more manifest tokens of his favour, until, in the language of one of our departed missionaries, "Burmah, idolatrous Burmah shall stretch out her hands unto God."

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

INTERESTING CONVERSION.

Sometime during the last fall and winter, Mrs., who lives in W, N. Y. was awakened to a deep sense of her danger, while unreconciled to God, and powerfully convicted of sin, by the energies of the Holy Spirit. She had always been a constant attendant upon public worship, respectful in her treatment of religion, and of religious persons, and strictly moral in her daily conduct. But her mind, as well as that of her husband, was wholly engrossed with the cares of this world: and they prospered in their endeavours to gain property, while they continued unmindful of the Author of all their mercies.

After her awakening, her convictions and distress of mind continued to increase, till they issued in a hope, that she had passed from death unto life. She then, at a suitable time, offered herself to the church, and was received into their com

munion.

Her husband was a man who was be

loved by his companions, and being of a lively, social turn of mind, his company was much sought by those, who delighted He was not an open opposer to religion; in the merry jest, or the amusing tale.on the contrary, he was usually found in his place in the sanctuary, and treated serious things with much outward attention. Like thousands of others in a gospel land, he was thoughtless and careless

"Peace, be still!" A new world opened to his view. Christ became the joy and support of his soul, and the gospel plan of salvation his only hope. In just eight days from the time of his first impression, he found that 'the peace of God passeth all understanding.' He united with the visible church, and is now an active, zealous and devoted Christian. The domestic altar is reared in his family, and that affection which formerly subsisted between him and his companion, has received a tie, which shall never be dissolved: while they both look, with humble hope, to an eternal union beyond the [Western Recorder.

respecting his best interests, yet, per- || Mr.
haps, thought and meant to die the death
of the righteous. During the whole time
his wife was under conviction, he mani-
fested no concern, and no opposition.
But the day on which she united herself
with the church, he was observed to have
absented himself from the sanctuary
A neighbour, who called and invited him
to attend, was answered in such a manner
as shewed that the evil of his heart had
begun to work. And in truth it had. As
a family they had lived harmoniously till
now. A division had taken place. Their
feelings, their motives, their pursuits,
and their interests were different. He
felt that his companion had left him, and
that he must now tread the paths of sin
alone. His selfish heart was grieved, and
its bitterness was manifested by unkind-
ness and reproaches. To human appear-
ance, their domestic happiness had fled
forever.

Mrs. -betook herself to the throne of grace, and spread her trials before her covenant God. Her prayer was heard, and the heart of her companion was deepby smitten, yet in a way, and by means totally unexpected.

grave.

JOSHUA, THE INDIAN CHRISTIAN. Joshua was born in the year 1741, a Wasquasmach, an Indian village, bordering on the Connecticut river, in NewEngland, where the brethren at that time had a mission; but the white people some time after becoming troublesome, on account of the land occupied by the Indians which they wanted for themselves, and Coming in from his labour, on the af|| finally did take from them, the Indian conternoon of Monday, he began to reproach verts, fifty-four in number, besides their his wife for the transactions of the pre- || children, emigrated, on invitation of the ceding day, and expressed his deep re- brethren, to Bethlehem, in Pennsylvania, gret, that she should forsake his society and afterwards settled on a tract of land for that of Christians;-reminded her of purchased by the brethren for the purthe happy days they had seen; and la- pose, about twenty-seven miles distant mented their present difference of feeling from that place. Here they built a town, and interest. which was called Gnadenhuetten.

Looking him full in the face, the tear of affection and pious concern stealing from her eyes, Mrs. - thus addressed him:-"Do you wish me to return to the same situation in which I was before I found peace in Christ? Do you desire me to be a guilty, unpardoned sinner, exposed to the wrath of a holy God?Are you willing that I should be destitute of holiness, filled with sin, and devoid of that peace which I now possess? Do you imagine that I shall be less affectionate, or less useful to you, because I am a Christian? Permit me to enjoy my religion in peace, and I promise. never to disturb you by remonstrances, in any course you may see proper to pursue." Conviction seized upon his heart. Filled with distress, he. hastily left the room, and sought a place where to weep. Conscience was now awake, reproaching him for his sin, and threatening the wrath of God. With tears of penitence he sought his injured companion, confessed the wrong he had done her, and entreated, her prayers. With her, this was a time of intense anxiety, and agonizing supplication. She felt that in all probability this was the crisis of his soul, and the decision of his eternal character. Her prayers were heard. God said to the troubled mind of

Joshua was brought up in the fear of the Lord, and had from his childhood,, been within the pale of the society. He had a genius for learning both languages and the mechanical arts; was a good cooper and carpenter, and could stock a gun neatly; and no one excelled him in building a handsome canoe. He spoke both English and German well, and could write letters in either of those languages, especially in the latter. He was very fond of reading in his bible, testament, and other religious books. The murder of his two beloved and only daughters (between the ages of fourteen and eighteen years,) by Williamson's party, at Gnadenhuetter, on the Muskingum, In 1782,. was a hard stroke for him to bear. Often, very often, has he been seen shedding tears on this account, though he was never heard to utter a revengeful sentiment against the murderers. He however could not conceal his astonishment, that a people who called themselves Christians, and read the scriptures, (which he supposed all white people did,) could commit such acts of barbarity; and was firmly persuaded, that if all the Indians had the bible, and could read it as the converted Indians could, they would be a better people. In later years he served

as a chapel interpreter to the Christian Indian flock on the White River, until the artful Shawanese prophet, Tecumseh, who was an enemy to the preaching of the gospel to the Indians, declared him an associate in witchcraft, which brought him to the pile. While under torture, and as long as life remained in him, he prayed most fervently to God his Redeemer, and expired on the burning pile, aged sixtyfive years.

SABBATH SCHOOL SCHOLAR.

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How thrilling must be the sensation to a faithful teacher in subsequent life, to be accosted, as was Robert Raikes, the founder of Sunday Schools. "One day," said he, as I was going to church, I overtook a soldier just entering the church door. This was on a week day. As I passed him, I said, it gave me pleasure to see that he was going to a place of worship. Ah! Sir,' said he, I may thank you for that." Me,' said I, 'why I do not know that I ever saw you before.' 'Sir,' said he, when I was a little boy I was indebted to you for my first instruction in my duty. I used to meet at your morning service in this cathedral, and was one of your Sunday scholars. My father when he left the city, took me into Berkshire, and put me apprentice to a shoemaker. I used often to think of you. At length I went to London, and was there drawn to serve as a militia man in the Westminster militia. I came to Gloucester last night with a deserter, and came this morning to visit the old spot; and in hopes of seeing you.'

"He then told me his name, and brought himself to my recollection by the mention of a curious circumstance, which happened while he was at school. His father was a journeyman currier; a vile, profligate man. After the boy had been some time at school, he came one day, and told me that his father was wonderfully changed; that he had left off going to the ale-house on Sunday. It happened soon after that I met the man in the street, and said to him,' My dear friend, it gives me great pleasure to hear that you have left off going to the alehouse on Sunday; your boy tells me that you now stay at home, and never get tipsey.' Sir,' said he, I may thank you for it.' < Nay,' said I, that's impossible; I do not recollect that I ever beheld you

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before.' 'No, Sir,' said he, but the good instructions you gave my boy, he brings home to me; and it is that, Sir, which has induced me to reform my life.'

In this interesting department of Christian duty and usefulness, the General Committee take leave to invite all young converts to engage. Is there a pious young lady here who wishes to accomplish something for her Master? here is a field where her best faculties and affections will not miss their appropriate employments. Is there a young man who begins to inquire, How can I make the most of this little span of human life in advancing the Redeemer's kingdom? The Sabbath school presents a scene the most inviting, the most promising.

Whatever other opportunities they may not be able to enjoy of doing good, which are allotted to some others under more favoured circumstances; here is a wide field, in which few, very few indeed, who have the heart to do good, can fail of being extensively useful.

THE LONG ISLAND INDIAN.

About sixty years ago, a very considerable 'revival of religion took place, on the east end of Long Island, and some of the Indians of that place were made partakers of the grace of life. Several years afterwards, one of the natives gave the following account of himself, in his own way of speaking. "When me first converted, me was a poor, vile, black Indian; but me love all the Christians and all the ministers like my own soul. Afterwards me grow, grow, grow, but me no love Christians. Then me grow, grow, grow very big; then me no love ministers. But one day as me was in the swamp after some broomsticks, me heard a voice saying, Indian, how comes it to pass that you no love Christians and ministers ? Me answer, because me know more than all of them. The voice say unto me again-Indian, you have lost your humble. On this me began to look, and behold my humble was gone. Me then go back, back, back, but me no find my humble. Me then go back, back, back, a great way, and then me find my humble, and when me find my humble, me was poor, vile, black Indian again. Then me love all the Christians and all the minis"ters, just as me love my own soul."

OBITUARY.

MRS. ZIPORAH THOMPSON.

Died at Marcellus, N. Y. May 3, 1825, Mrs. ZIPORAH THOMPSON, wife of Dea. Nathan Thompson, aged 63. She was born in Willington, Con. June 25, 1761. Her parents were members of the Congregational Church, and paid particular attention to the religious education of their children. She was, therefore, early taught the theory of the Christian religion, and was strongly attached to the doctrine and ordinances of the gospel as taught by that church. She possessed a clear, discriminating mind; was modest in her deportment, sensible and cheerful in her conversation, which endeared her to many friends.

She was married to Nathan Thompson, July 18th, 1786. In her character as a wife, she exemplified that prudence, industry and economy, that patience, affection and fidelity, which is characterized by the wise man, when he says, "The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good, and not evil, all the days of her life. She seeketh wool and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She stretcheth out her hands to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy." About the time of her marriage, she was brought very low with the bilious fever. During this sickness, God was pleased solemnly to awaken her mind to eternal things; and although her bodily pain was great, yet that of her mind was much greater. But God, who is rich in mercy, by sovereign grace saw fit to reveal himself unto her as a just God and a Saviour, and to greatly console her wounded spirit by applying these words to her case, "Daughter, be of good comfort, thy faith hath made thee whole, go in peace." From this time she obtained an evidence of the forgiveness of her sins, and enjoyed great peace in believing. She seemed to repose entirely in the mercy of God through the mediation and atonement of Jesus Christ, in all her subsequent trials of body and mind. Recovering her health, she was impressed with the duty of making a public profession of her faith in Christ; and upon searching the Scriptures prayerfully, she was led to a firm conviction that believers were the only proper subjects, and immersion the only gospel mode of Christian baptism. Here her trials were severe indeed. She felt her soul revolt at the thought of substituting what she viewed to be the traditions of men for the commandments of the Lord; and yet dreaded the idea of ||

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grieving a fond father, who had been the guardian of her juvenile years. These struggles between filial affection and urgent duty, continued about eight years, during which time she was repeatedly visited with sickness. But upon being solemnly impressed with these words, "Let the dead bury their dead, but follow thou me," she resolved in the strength of the Lord, to do what she believed her duty, and was baptized in the month of March, 1793, and united with the Baptist church in Greenwich, N. Y. under the pastoral care of Elder Edward Barber. With this church she enjoyed much satisfaction and great peace of mind. She was also by the church highly esteemed as a beloved sister, whose counsel and whose prayers were sought by her friends, and whose piety was approved by all.

In the year 1803, she with her husband left their dear pastor and brethren, and removed to the town of Marcellus, in the county of Onondaga. Here they united with the infant church just rising in the wilderness. Having by this time arrived to that maturity of years, and to that understanding and experience which qualifies the matron for eminent usefulness, it was here in this rising church, that her virtues shone, and that her excellence was duly appreciated. Her soul was alive to the interests of the church. Her prayers were heard in heaven for the salvation of sinners. By her counsel, she often made peace between contending parties. By her fireside, and in her visits, she strengthened the weak, confirmed the wavering, warned the unruly, and encouraged the tender hearted. But most of all was she pre-eminent for instructing her younger sisters, and correcting their errors and manners. Her admonitions were sharp and plain, yet sweeter than honey, and they were always strongly enforced by her own example. It is not known that any person ever received her rebukes who did not love her the better for her faithfulness. In a word, she was truly a mother in Israel. Thus she continued until her last decline of life, an example of piety, patience and humility. The word of God was her instructer and companion; the saints were to her the excellent of the earth. The house of God was her home. The ordinances of God were her delight, and to enjoy and follow the Spirit of God was her life.

For many years her constitution had been increasingly impaired by sickness. Her health for a long time had been ren

dered very delicate, and for years she had been afflicted with a cancerous affection in her left breast. This increased until

her physician advised her to amputation. Her friends viewing her age and multiplied infirmities, greatly feared the consequences; but she seemed confident in God, that he would support her if this remedy were necessary. Consequently, the operation was performed on the 9th of December, 1822. She appeared during the whole time to be absorbed in prayer, and would sometimes say, "This is nothing to what my Saviour suffered for me." The spectators of the scene were astonished at her fortitude and patience. Her wound was healed, and her health was so far restored, that she was able to take the oversight of her domestic affairs, and occasionally to attend public worship, where she expressed thanksgiving to God for his great goodness to her in granting Divine support in all her times of trouble.

ORDINATIONS, &c.

Nov. 6, 1825, Rev. HENRY O. WYER, formerly a student in the Theological Department of the Columbian College at Washington, was ordained as Pastor of the Baptist Church in Savannah, Georgia.

Nov. 14, Rev. MARTIN LEONARD was ordained at Leeds, Maine, to the work of an evangelist. Introductory prayer by Rev. John Butler, of Winthrop ; OrdainRev. Mr. Pierce, of Green; Sermon by ing prayer by Rev. John Haynes, of Fayette; Charge by Rev. Mr. Low, of Livermore; Fellowship by Rev. Thomas Francis, of Leeds.

On the 10th of November, Rev. MOSES HARRINGTON was ordained Pastor of the First Baptist Church and Society in Sutton, Mass. The services were performed by the following brethren : Rev. Mr. Grow, of Thompson, Con. made the Introductory Prayer; Rev. Mr. Train, of Framingham, preached on the occasion; Rev. Mr. Convers, of Grafton, made the Consecrating Prayer; Rev. Mr. Going, of Worcester, gave the Charge; Rev. Mr. Angell, of Southbridge, presented the Right Hand of Fellowship; Rev. Mr. Megregory, of Ward, addressed the Church and Society; Rev. Mr. Boomer of the Church in Sutton and Douglas, made the concluding Prayer; and Rev. Mr. Har

About three months before her death, her strength began to fail, and in this state of decline, medical aid availed but|| little, and she was soon confined to her bed. She manifested some desires to recover, on account of her husband and her adopted daughter, but especially on account of the church, which appeared to lay near her heart. Some weeks before she died, she said she had given them all up into the hands of the Lord, and felt perfectly willing to leave the church, herrington, gave the benediction. friends and herself there. She conversed much with her husband about her decease, and told him what she wanted him to do if she should be taken from him, and prayed God to prepare him for such an event. As to herself, she felt resigned to the will of God. About three days before her death, her complaint threatened an immediate dissolution. When informed by her husband that he was apprehensive she was dying, she said, "Welcome death, the end of fears, I am prepared to die." She was unable to talk much after this. About 4 o'clock on the morning she died, her husband asked her if she thought that she was dying. She said, yes. He asked her if she was willing; she said she thought she was. These were her last words. On the same morning, between 8 and 9 o'clock, her spirit took its flight to the abodes of the blessed. She expired without a groan or a struggle.

Her remains the following day were carried to the meeting-house, where an appropriate discourse was delivered by Rev. Mr. Warden, Pastor of the church, from Heb. iv. 9, and the church in token of their affection, followed her remains to the grave. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of the saints."

The bodies of the saints, which are sown in corruption, shall be raised in incorruption, in glory, sinless, and spiritual.

Dec. 16, Rev. R. C. SCHIME ALL was ordained to the ministry over the Cairo and Greenville (N. Y.) Baptist Churches, Introductory Prayer by Rev. Reed Burritt; Sermon by Rev. Rufus Babcock, of Poughkeepsie; Ordaining Prayer by Rev. Hermon Hervey; Charge by Rev. Reed Burritt; Fellowship by Rev. Hermon Hervey.

ORDAINED, Decem. 28, 1825, the Rev. JAMES D. KNOWLES, late Tutor in the Columbian College, to the Pastoral Charge of the Second Baptist Church in this city. The services on this occasion were1st. Hymn.

2d. Introductory Prayer by Rev. Bela Jacobs, of Cambridge.

3d. Anthem.

4th. Sermon by Rev. Professor Chase, of the Newton Theological Institution, from Matthew xvi. 26.

5th. Hymn.

6th. Ordination Prayer by the Rev. Joseph Grafton, of Newton.

7th. Charge by the Rev. Stephen Gane of Providence.

8th. Hymn.

9th. Right Hand of Fellowship by the Rev. Francis Wayland, jr. of Boston. 10th. Concluding Prayer by the Rev. Henry Jackson, of Charlestown. 11th. Anthem.

12th. Benediction by the Candidate:

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