very absurd upon Unitarian principles. Their exact number we do not know. They have no stated pastor, nor have they any connexion with the regular Baptists more than with any other denomination of Christians. The writer of the above mentioned review, desirous of extending the triumphs of Unitarianism as wile as possible, mentions its progress along the sea coast, to Connecticut, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Charleston. In a strain of exultation he informs us, that "it has reared its head in the strong holds of the popular doctrine. In Boston, once the very Vatican of Calvinism, it is professed by many serious Christians." He complains, that in Connecticut "two ministers (Congregationalists) have been dismissed for honestly avowing their sentiments. But why should this be thought a hardship? Would a Unitarian Congregation retain a minister as their pastor, who should avow him. self a decided Calvinist, and should preach accordingly? It is doubted. Nothing intimidated by the fate of his brethren, we are told that "Mr. Wilson, of Brookline, pursued the same Course something more than a year ago." What will be the fate of this gentleman, is yet unknown. But notwithstanding Unitarianism has found its way into Connecticut, it is there considered as a mere exotic; and it is much to be doubted whether the climate will prove congenial to its growth. That many of the Baptist communion have embraced the Unitarian senThat timent, we believe is not true. some have, and that among them are a few of "high literary name," we have reason deeply to regret. But it is a fact well known, that the highest attainments in literature are no evidence of true religion, nor do they secure the mind from error. REVIVALS OF RELIGION. EXTRACTS OF LETTERS FROM REV. EL KANAH COMSTOCK, AT OWASCO, (N.Y.) "On the 10th inst. a Baptist church was constituted in the village of Skaneateles, of 40 members; and on the 17th another was constituted at Auburn, of 36 members. These villages are only 7 miles distant from each other. The two churches in Aurelius are blessed with refreshing showers, and the youth are brought to cry, Hosanna to the Son of David. When we take a review of the state of things in this region, we may exclaim with rapture, "What hath God wrought!" Twenty-seven years ago, this land where I live, was a wilderness, the dwelling of ferocious beasts and savage men. How is the scene changed! It is God's work, and let the whole earth praise his name." FROM THE SAME. "I learn from undoubted authority, that in the town of Schuyler, in the county of Herkimer, the young people assembled on the last Newyear's day, in the evening, for a Ball, when one of their number fell dead on the floor. Within 10 days after this most solemn warning, God, of his sovereign grace, was pleased to bring 18 of these young persons to the knowledge of the truth, and undoubtedly to an abhorrence of their former conduct. A very extraordinary work of reformation is now going on in that vicinity. Yours with esteem, E. COMSTOCK, Owasco, March 8, 1819. Drdinations. ORDAINED, at Shapleigh, (Me.) on the 2d of September last, the Rev. John Chadbourn, to the pastoral care of the second Baptist Church in that place. Introductory prayer by Rev. Zebedee Delano; Sermon by Rev. Si mon Lock, from 2 Cor. iv. 5; ordaining prayer by Rev. Henry Smith; charge by Rev. Gideon Cook; Right Hand of Fellowship by Rev. William Goding. After which a well adapted Anthem was performed in a handsom style, and the Rev. Mr. Chadbourn concludedby prayer. The performances were all appropriate and sclemn, to which a crowded audience listened with the deepest attention and interest. Ordained in the city of Washington, on the 27th of Feb. 1819, the Hon. Oliver C. Comstock, a member of Congress, to the work of an Evangelist. Dr. Comstock came to Washington as a delegate to the House of Representa tives in 1813. His mind had been, a short time previous to that period, seriously impressed with divine things; and after his arrival at the seat of government, he occasionally attended the preaching of Rev. Obadiah B. Brown, Pastor of the first Baptist church in that city. Under the ministry of Mr. Brown his sentiments became settled, as to the doctrine of grace, and being convinced of the divine authority of believers' baptism, he offered himself as a candidate, and was baptized by Mr. Brown, during the succeeding session of Congress, and was received a member of the church under his care. The church subsequently observing in him talents, which they concluded would be useful in the ministry, gave him a call to the exercise of his gifts, and in the winter session of 1818, licensed him to preach. Thus on Lord's days and evenings, he was preaching the gospel, as a minister of Christ; whilst on week days he was serving his country, and discharging the trust reposed in him by his constituents, as a national legislator. His ministry having been approved by the neighbouring churches, as well as that of which he was a member, it was thought proper that he should be ordained prior to his return home, and just before the close of the session of Congress. The solemnities of the Ordination commenced at half past 10 o'clock, A. M. in the Baptist Meeting house of the first church, in presence of a large and solemn audience. The officiating ministers were, the Rev. B. Allison, D.D. Rev. O. B. Brown, and the Rev. Spencer H. Cone. Dr. Allison presided: the Sermon was preached by Mr. Cone, from 2 Tim. iv. 5. "Do the work of an evangelist." Mr. Brown asked the questions, and Dr. Allison gave the Charge, and closed with the benediction. A singular coincidence of circumstances took place in this ordination. The subject of it was baptized and joined the church, called to the ministry, and ordained, whilst actually serving as a member of Con gress. Of the ministers who ordained him, the first named was then Chaplain to Congress, and the two others had been such previously. Ordained at Marblehead, (Mass.) On the tenth of March last, Mr. Isaac Kimball, as Pastor of the Baptist church in that place. The introductory prayer was offered by the Rev. was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Sharp; Mr. Williams of Beverly; the Sermon from Deut. iii. 28. 66 Encourage him." The ordaining prayer was offered by the Rev. Dr. Baldwin; the charge was given by the Rev. Mr. Bolles, of Salem; the right hand of Fellowship by Rev. Mr. Winchell; and concluding prayer by Rev. Mr. Farnsworth. The services Meeting house, in which the Rev. Mr were attended in the Congregational Bartlett officiates. From the Religious Remembrancer. ON Lord's day, the 28th of March, the Rev. John P. Cooper was ordained to the work of the sacred ministry, in the Baptist Meeting House, at Camden, New Jersey. The services were introduced by prayer by the Rev. Mr. Sisty. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Rogers. Usual questions to the candidate by the Rev. Dr. Holcombe. Ordaining prayer by the Rev. Mr. Hewson. Right hand of fellowship and customary address by each one of the council. Charge by the Rev. Doct. Holcombe. Concluding prayer by the Rev. Mr. Maylin. Benediction by the Rev. Dr. Rogers. tional and pious zest, at the usual interAppropriate hymns afforded an addi vals of the other religious performances. We are requested to state, that icville, Dorlington district, South Carolithe ladies of the congregation in Mechan. stitute their Pastor, the Rev. John Ellis, na, have paid 32 dols. 50 cents, to cona member of the American Bible Society for life. Obituary. REV. BUCKLEY WATERS. opposition. According to his own acof Reason, to arm himself against the count, he had recourse to Paine's Age exhortations of Christians, and the testimony of his conscience. About the age of 22, his stout heart was made to bow to the sceptre of grace, and he was DIED at Enfield, (Conn.) Rev. Buckley Waters, in the 31st year of his age.* He was a native of Sutton, (Mass.) The early part of his life was not remarkable for any thing unless for a neglect of religion, which, towards the age of manhood, changed to an avowed The time of Mr. W's decease is not mentioned by our correspondent. brought to see himself a miserable sinner, justly condemned by the holy law of God. His distress of mind, under a deep sense of his sinful and lost condition, was for a considerable time very pungent: until by the application of divine mercy to his soul, he was enabled to rejoice in the pardoning love of Christ. Mr. Waters was ordained to the work of the ministry in Sutton, soon af ter his public profession of religion; but did not engage in the pastoral office until the fall of 1816; when he was settled with the Baptist church in Enfield, where he statedly laboured, until he finished his earthly course. About two weeks before his death, he was seized with an inflammation on the lungs, occasioned by a severe cold. He bore his distress with Christian for titude and patience, and seemed to be humbly resigned to the will of God, ei ther to live or to die. During his illness, he seemed desirous to fill up the few remaining moments allotted him, in admonishing his brethren and friends to a holy and watchful life, until at last, worn out with distress, he quietly fell asleep, and as we trust, departed to heavenly glory. Mr. Waters was ever faithful to declare the fundamental truths of the gospel, and was indulged with seeing his labours blessed to the good of souls, and the honour of the Saviour. His literary acquirements previous to his entering the ministry were small, but by close application, he had made considerable improvement. There seemed a prospect of his becoming considerably eminent. His death is an occasion of mourning, and should awaken the disciples of Christ to pray the Lord of the harvest to send forth more labourers into the harvest. Poetry. For the American Baptist Magazine. WHAT blissful scenes in clear prospective rise! The horrid trump of war is heard no more; Glad nature smiles with blooming fragrance crown'd Lines on the Departure of Messrs. COLMAN and WHEELOCK, Missionaries to Burmah. WITH the rays of the morn, creation was glowing'; And the sweet day return'd, we're commanded to keep; When with hearts, to the heathen, with love overflowing, The heralds of mercy embark'd on the deep. O may they arrive, the banner displaying, sired. ELIZA. Missionary Contributions, received by the Treasurer of the Am. Baptist Board. 1819. Feb. 24. By Rev. Jesse Mercer, Georgia Association, " Association, $100,00 132,00 By Dr. Furman, to Rev. S. M'Creary, Chester Dist. s. c. 132,00 29. By E. Secomb, Esq. from the Salem, Mass. F. M. Society, 120,00 By Mrs. L.Gregory, Stratfield Cent Female Mite Society, 40,00 Apr. 1. By United States, April Quarter Interest, 284,23 19. By Rev. S. Pillsbury, Hebron, fr. Merideth, N.H. Association, 60,00 JOHN CAULDWELL, Treasurer. 903,23 For Notice to Correspondents, see Cover. THOMAS SUMNER WINN was born in Liberty County, (Geo.) 16 July, 1792. He has left a short account of his early life. The writer of this Memoir designs only to arrange this account, and thus leaves Mr. Winn to be his own biographer. He was early impressed with a sense of sin, and its fatal consequences. He shunned the path of the vicious, and ascribes his preservation from overt acts of wickedness, to the influence of religious precepts, and to some regard for justice. As soon as he had learned to repeat the Lord's prayer, he felt it a duty to address God morning and evening. "At one period," he says, "when I had been more engaged, and more impressed than usual, I neglected praying in the morning; and walking out," being much alarmed by some trivial circumstance, "I was disposed to look to God for protection; but recollecting that I had not prayed that morning, I felt convictions, and was afraid God was about o punish me for that neglect. I dared not proceed until I had silently offered my petitions, thereby thinking probably to make atonement for my sin, and purchase the favour of God." At the age of 14, he writes in his VOL, II. journal, "I was sometimes seriously impressed, and prayed fervently. Soon after he had passed his 16th year, Rev. Mr. Mc Whin took him as an assistant in his academy at Sunbury. Under this excellent instructer, he commenced the study of the learned languages. While at this academy, where the best of instruction must have been given, he was left to doubt the truth of the scriptures, and in heart to indulge the grossest immoralities. Still a regard for his parents and friends had so much influence upon him as to deter him from open crimes; yet he would often whisper the most bitter oaths, which he durst not utter aloud! He found neither in amusements, nor in the business of life, any stable peace. His conscience would not permit him to be tranquil. Here he enumerates the books which his thirst for knowledge induced him to read. These were of various descriptions, calculated to enlighten his mind, but few of them to improve his heart. The reproofs of his father and tender solicitude of his mother, expressed in so many various ways, seemed to arouse him to think on his latter end, and to teach him the vanity of all su 15 114 MEMOIR OF REV. THOMAS S. WINN. lunary things. He was induced to read Baxter's Call. This and other good books prevailed with him. so much, that he writes, "I was determined to lead a religious life." He used to pray daily, and as he thought, with considerable satisfaction. How many of the present day content themselves with a form of prayer, thinking this will furnish them with a passport to heaven, while they are slaves to sin, God only knows. Reader, examine thyself. He continued to pursue his classical and other studies with unremitting exertion, became quite a linguist, and acquired a considerable stock of useful knowledge. In the autumn of 1812. while our country was contending with a foreign power, a day of fasting and prayer was appointed. This was religiously observed in Liberty County. The solicitude of a tender mother for the salvation of her offspring, was here manifested, and as we hope, with a salutary effect Seizing upon this conjuncture, when the mind would be naturally alive to solemn reflection, she had committed to paper some of the most earnest wishes for her children, addressed it to them, and ordered it left on the table of Sumner. "Cast thy bread upon the waters, for thou shalt find it after many days." God was pleased to bless this means, and by it the subject of this Memoir was aroused from his awful slumber. He became serious; had recourse to prayer; and saw that he must perish without Christ. One evening he retired into a dark room to pray, and in the posture of a suppliant, commenced, "Lord, have mercy on a guilty sinner;" but was deterred from continuing long in prayer, by being persuaded there were spirits in the room, which he fancied he could hear tripping lightly over the floor. After this he became careless, and neglected prayer; then again resolved to pray daily, though he knew noth- The impression fastened on his The way of salvation through a Saviour, seemed to him so clear; God shining in the face of his Son; this Son qualified by his two natures to be a daysman, a mediator, to satisfy the demands of justice, and render the sinner an object of his Father's love; that he was compelled to burst out in |