tance from its connexion with continental India, into which the light kindled in Ceylon must ultimately spread, and where the instruments for the evangelization of the neighbouring coasts appear, by the blessing of God, to be preparing. Reference was made in a former Report of the Committee to the conversion of an eminent priest of Budhu, GEORGE NADORIS DE SYLVA. We are happy to state that he remains a stedfast Christian, and is one of the native translators of the scriptures at Colombo. The eminence of his character among the priests at Ceylon, the extent of his acquisitions in their learning, and the decisive manner in which he has made his choice of Christianity, have produced a strong impression in the island. "He has," says Mr. Harvard, "regularly met in class with us for some time past, and desires to be not only a nominal, but a real Christian. On these occasions, I have often met and conversed with him myself, and have every reason to be satisfied with his sincerity and simplicity." MADRAS. This station presents at present much promise of success, and an additional missionary is to proceed to the assistance of Mr. Lynch without delay. This is the more necessary, as a chapel has been lately opened at Royapettah, three miles south of Madras. In the early part of the year 1818, Mr. Lynch took charge of the Free School at that place. Much inconvenience was felt for want of a suitable School Room, and he was solicited by the managers, and several regular attendants on his ministry, who engaged to assist him with their subscriptions, to purchase a place which would serve the purpose of a school-room, and afford convenience for a place of worship. The chapel was opened on the 7th of March last. Eight missionaries of different denominations were present, and some of them took part in the services, thereby showing, before the heathen, their unity of spirit in the work of spreading the knowledge of Christ. Mr. Rhenius performed the morning service, and preached in Tamul to an attentive congregation, many of whom were heathens. In the evening Mr. Rhenius read the service in English, and Mr. Lynch preached. Mr. Hands, of the London Missionary Society, gave out the hymn before sermon, and prayed; and Mr. Loveless dismissed the people with prayer. Mr. Lynch's English and Malabar School at the Mission House is attended by about one hundred and fifty children; and he has also a native school, at a place called The Mount, about five miles distant. Mr. Lynch lately formed a small Missionary Society, in aid of our funds. The subscriptions amounted to about twenty pagodas per month. A small chapel has also been opened in the town of Madras. Mr. Lynch is at present assisted in some departments of his labours by a converted native youth. (To be Continued.) To the Editors of the Methodist Magazine. DEAR BRETHREN, Wellfleet, August 30, 1820. THE Lord has been pleased to favour Zion in this place, by reviving his work among us. For the encouragement of the people of God, I send you a short sketch for publication. On the 22d of August our Camp-meeting commenced in this place, and closed on the 25th. This was the second meeting of the kind that has been held in this part of the work. The first was held in the same month of the last year, and was signally owned of God: it gave rise to a glorious revival in two adjoining towns; one of them is Provincetown, an account of which has been published in the Magazine: but that town shared but little in this revival. This last meeting has been productive of much spiritual good to the people here. Every circumstance, indeed, attending the meeting, bespoke the approbation of a superintending providence. The weather was remarkably fine, the people uncommonly attentive: there were none indeed to disturb or interrupt the order or devotion of the meeting. The numbers on the ground were not so great as generally attend similar meetings in other parts of the work. Immediately after the tents were erected, the work began, and continued to increase till the meeting closed. On the second day a solid flame of divine love seemed to run through the encampment. The number of converts on the occasion could not be ascertained. The work was apparently more effectual among believers than among the unconverted. Such ardent cries for pure hearts, have, it is believed, been seldom heard. A large number professed that they had found the blessing of perfect love, thus testifying that the blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth from all sin. In preaching this doctrine, and in seeking to know the power of it, the preachers were much engaged, and their labour was not in vain in the Lord. The good-begun work did not stop at the conclusion of the Camp meeting; but is in this town more glorious than ever: more or less have been brought into the liberty of the gospel, at every meeting since. Saturday night and following Sabbath were seasons long to be remembered. In the space of about twenty-four hours, upwards of twenty declared that they had found the Lord to the joy of their hearts. The work is spreading among people of all descriptions, from those who are bending over the grave, to those who are just entering upon the stage of life. The rich and the poor meet together, and unite to walk in the way of life. All glory be to God for what he has done, and is till doing. .. Much more might be added concerning this good work, but I must conclude, and hasten away to help it forward, by praying with and for the distressed. May the Lord give us general success this year. Amen and Amen. BENJAMIN R. HOYT. Obituary. For the Methodist Magazine. A SHORT ACCOUNT OF THE LIFE, CHARACTER, LABOURS AND DEATH OF RICHARD POPE, A MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL IN THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH; Who departed this life in the triumphs of faith on the 1st day of July, 1820. THE subject of this memoir was was obliged to circumscribe his laborn of pious parents, Sept. 16th 1764, bours. About this time he formed a in South Hampton County, Virginia. matrimonial connexion with Miss ColAt a very early stage of his life, he lins, daughter of Mr. John Collins, of was deprived of the guardianship of Caroline county, Virginia.-She was his parents, and left to suffer all the deeply pious, and their souls participadisadvantages peculiar to orphans. ted in the blessings and afflictions of Nevertheless, he carefully avoided the life. In consequence of bodily deextravagances and wickedness pecu- bility, he was again compelled to loliar to youth; and lived in the esteem cate, and thereby abridge his bounds and affection of all his acquaintances, of usefulness. For about twenty until perhaps the 20th year of his years he lived and was known in Virage. About this period it pleased ginia as a local preacher; he then God, in his providence and mercy, to moved to Allen county (Ky.) where open the eyes of his understanding he ended his days of affliction in the that he might see his lost and undone triumphs of faith. I would also remark, situation. He then, as an humble pen- that he raised a large family, several itent, fled to Christ for salvation, and of whom escaped the miseries of life in him, found that peace which pass- before him, and fled to a world of spireth knowledge,' and was enabled to its. From the time he embraced re'rejoice with that joy which is un- ligion, he was a uniform and pious speakable and full of glory'-but he man-used much industry and econwas not willing to eat his morsel alone -the salvation of others lay near his heart-and he was moved by the Holy Ghost to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom of God to his fellow-men.. He accordingly applied for, and received license to labour in the capacity of a local preacher, in the Methodist Church-but in this sphere his bounds were too much circumscribed, his expanding soul thirsted for In his public administrations, he was fields of more extensive usefulness- plain, pointed and energetic-while He accordingly tendered his services, he travelled, his labours were incesand was received into the itinerant sant.-Yes, he laboured, prayed and connexion, and laboured with great wept, and his labours were not in vain acceptability for about three years. Finding, however, bis tender constitution bending under the excessive weight and burthen of his charge, he omy, and provided well for his family; but notwithstanding his temporal assiduity, it was not uncommon for him to spend an hour at a time upon his knees in private devotion. His uniform demeanour through life, was so examplary, that it was loud and convincing preaching to all who knew him; and loudly proclaimed, follow me as I follow Christ.' in the Lord'-for blessed be God he lived to see many seals to his minis try-and the travail of the Redeemer's soul returning home to God. During the time of his location, he laboured hand of God, and his last and dying much and was useful (both in Vir- words were 'glory,' 'glory.' ginia and Kentucky,) until the last Thus fell asleep our dear brother two years of his life, when his afflic- and affectionate minister (Richard tion became so excessive, as to pre- Pope) in the arms of Jesus-aged 55 vent his preaching more than three years 9 months and 14 days-when or four sermons in that period. Dur-mortal shall put on immortality then ing the whole of his bodily afflictions shall be brought to pass that saying, patience possessed his soul,' and ap- that death is swallowed up of victory'peared to have her perfect work.' he is now reaping a reward, but when The goodness of God, and the sal- the heavenly householder shall say, vation of souls lay near his heart to call the labourers and give them their the last; and in consequence, he was hire;-then shall he come also bringfrequently found weeping in the silent ing his sheaves with him. watches of the night, while his soul would be drawn out in prayer to God, for the prosperity of Zion.-During his last and fatal illness, he was frequently heard to say, that he had "nothing to do, but to die.' But a short time before his ransomed soul forsook its earthly tenement,' he comforted his weeping companion, with his prospects of heaven; and exhorted his children, and all about him to prepare to meet him at the right Rejoice for a brother deceas'd, And freed from its bodily chain; And lodg'd in the eden of love.' I will now conclude by saying, 'let me die the death of the righteous and let my last eud be like his. Poetry. The Rev. N. Bangs and T. Mason, ANDREW Monroe. IF the following little performance should be deemed worthy a place in your valuable Magazine, it may in some small degree aid the cause of our common faith. A SUBSCRIBER JOHN XIV. 27. "MY PEACE I GIVE UNTO YOU." Let angels who mortals attend, My happier story to know. I sing of a theme most sublime- When Jesus spoke peace to my soul. When grief my poor heart did assail, My guilt, like the clouds of the morn, I now am so blest with his love, I have him-I want nothing more: Resign'd to his pleasure I'd live, Nor Satan, nor sin, shall dismay; Tho' earth, in convulsions, should rend, Ye angels! who hear while I sing, Farewell to earth's glittering toys; In compliance with the wishes of some near and dear connexions of mine, I consent to put the following Sermon into your hands. It will serve to make a permanent record of God's great goodness in my recent restoration to sight, after having been a long time afflicted with blindness; first of one eye, partially for six years, and wholly for near three; during which time the sight of the other eye gradually became darker, till the whole vision was totally lost. On March 7, 1816, I underwent the operation of couching, which was performed by Mr. Travers, who succeeded in extracting the cataracts; and, through the mercy of the Lord, I was enabled, on the 7th of the following July, to offer up public thanks to God, with those dear Christian brethren who had before united in earnest prayer on my behalf, particularly for the Divine blessing on the labour of the occulist. At that blessed season of thanksgiving, the following Discourse was, in substance, delivered under such an impression of mingled feelings as many will readily believe, but of which the preacher only can form any just conception. There was nothing designed in preaching or penning this Discourse, nor is there at present in submitting it to be printed, but a humble attempt to raise a plain, but grateful memorial, inscribed to the sole glory of HIM," who only doeth wondrous things; and blessed be his glorious name forever." Allow me to subscribe myself, dear sir, your obliged friend and brother. THOMAS ROBERTS. |