7 Thou shalt see my glory soon; She repeated the words, 'Partner of my throne shalt be,' exclaiming, O how glorious !' "Thus were her intervening days employed in patiently waiting for the salvation of the Lord, and in entreating her family, and the friends who visited her, to mind the great concerns of their souls, and secure an interest in Christ; and if any expressed their sorrow at parting with her, she would exhort them to follow after her, saying, "Then we shall be together again.' "On the evening of the 15th February, perceiving some alteration in herself, she said, 'Perhaps this is dying: am I going? and to her attendants, Never forget Jesus Christ;' and bidding them good night, she said, "Perhaps I shall not hold out the night; and if so, don't sorrow, but rejoice.' And as her dissolution approached, she would frequently inquire respecting the time, and say, 'Two hours nearer eternity,' pleased at the idea of being in the presence of her Lord: finish, Lord, the work in righteousness, but not one minute before thy time.' "The day before her death, when attempting to offer up her morning sacrifice, she found herself so drowsy as to be unable to proceed, at the same time observing, 'What would it be, if I had my work to do now? Lord, finish thy work; I am not able to do it-I know thou wilt;' and in the afternoon, Lord, thou knowest I am not able to offer up one petition, but thou dost not require it.' "In the evening she said to those about her, I hope you are lifting up your hearts to God for me;" and when the family were retiring to rest, not thinking she was so near her end, she waved her hand, and said, 'Good bye to you all.' The at "At one, on Saturday morning, Feb. 19, she observed, she could not hear her own voice. tendant going to her about half past four, she said, 'I have done,' and attempted to add more, but here her speech failed; and a very short time after, she calmly, and without any apparent struggle, left her earthly tabernacle, and entered into the joy of the Lord." I might have imparted more respecting my dear sister, but not wishing to take up too much of your excellent publication, I forbear. I am, Sir, son; and, what afflicted me far more, three weeks before, dear brother Ward's second daughter, about six years old, in a putrid sore throat. While reflecting on these providences, and attempting to collect my thoughts on "It is of the Lord's mercies we are not consumed," as a subject for our weekly evening lecture, some one exclaimed, "The printing-office is on fire!" I ran instantly thither, and beheld at the lower end of the office, which is a room 200 feet long, a stage containing 700 reams of English paper, sent out to print the Tamul and Cingalese New Testament, enveloped in flames. Every door and window, but one, was fastened by a large flat bar of iron, which went across it, and was secured by a bolt in the inside. In five minutes the room was so filled with smoke that a candle would not live. Finding it impossible to open the windows, or for any one to go in without danger of instant death, we fastened that door again in the hope of smothering the flame, and ascending the roof pierced it over the fire; and by incessantly pouring down water, so kept it under for three hours, that nothing but that paper ap peared to have kindled, and there the flame was greatly abated. The alarm which we gave brought all the Europeans around us to our assistance, besides our own native servants, so that we had all the assistance. we could desire. While, however, the flames were got under there, I looked in, and suddenly saw a flame spread about twenty feet higher up. The smoke and steam increased so as to render it death to get three feet within the wall. In a few minutes the flames spread in every direction, and took away all hope of saving any thing from thence, and filled us with terror for Mis. Marshman's school, about thirty feet to the north-west; a bed-room for the boys, about sixteen feet full north, which communicated with brother Carey's; and the hall, library, and museum, within twelve feet of it to the north-east. The window, however, fell, and it burned as straight upward as a fire in a hearth, and communicated to nothing beside. It remained burning six hours, and consumed the beams, five feet in circumference, the roof, the windows, and every thing but the walls. Happily, no lives were lost, nor a bone broken. The loss we cannot at present estimate. It has consumed all but the six presses, which we rejoiced were saved, being in a side room. Twa thousand reams of English paper are consuined, worth at least 5cool, Founts of types in fourteen languages, besides English: namely,-Nagree (two founts large and small), Bengalee (two founts), Orissa, Mahratta, Sebek, Burman, Telinga, Tamul, Cingalese, Chinese, Persian, Arabic, Hebrew, and Greek, were burnt; besides founts of English for carrying on ten works, which we have now in the press; and the cases, stones, brass rules, iron chases, &c. correspondent with all these. We have not types left for the circular letter, nor even to print a statement of the loss. The editions of the New Testa ment which are stopped, are nine; viz. the Hindostanee, Persian, and Tamul, printing under the patronage of the Auxi liary Bible Society; and the Hindee (second edition), Telinga, Scheik, Burman, Sungskrit (second edition), and Chinese. The editions of the Old Testament aro five: the Sungskrit, Bengalee (second edition), Orissa, Mahratta, and Hindee, Among the English works suspended till we get types from you are, the Sungskrit Grammar (second edition), Brother Ward's Work on the Manners of the Hindoos (second edition), Confucius (second edition), the Dissertation on the Chinese (second edition, enlarged to more than 200 pages), Bengalee Dictionary, and a Telinga Grammar, both by Brother Carey, The loss cannot be less than twelve thousand pounds sterling, and all our labours are at once stopped. Yet, amidst all, mercy evidently shines. I trembled for dear Brother Ward, as our sisters did for us both, fest the roof should have fallen in with him, or lest he should have entered too, and at once extinguish the spark of life. But we were all preserved, blessed be God. The flames, touched nothing besides-they might have consumed every thing. The presses are preserved, and happily the matrices of all the founts of types were deposited in anr other place: had they been burnt, it must have been years before they could have been replaced. We can now, however,. begin casting types to-morrow, if we can find money; country paper can be substituted for English, and thus two or three months will put the versions of the Scriptures in motion again. But for Eng. lish we shall be distressed till you send us a supply; we know not even how to send you a circular letter. I am writing this at Calcutta, to go by the packet this evening, whither I am come to inform Brother Carey, and therefore cannot tell you what types, nor how many. They must, however, be all the sizes from the text of Confucius to the minion in the circular letter; also Italian, and every printing utensil accompanying. Perhaps some friend in London in the printing line can tell what goes to complete a printing-office with English types. You must also send a fount of Greek and Hebrew. I am dis tressed to think where you will find money, but send, if you incur a debt-the silver and the gold are the Lord's The Christian sympathy of our friends almost overwhelms me. Mr. Browne was confined by illness; but Mr. Bird, his son-inlaw, exerted himself for us in the most strenuous manner. I fear it affects Mr. Browne's mind even more than mine own; he sent off an express at midnight to acquaint Mr. Harrington, who is deeply affected. Poor Mr. Thomason wept like a child to-day on hearing of it. He begs us to make out a minute statement of our loss, and says he will use all his interest on our behalf; we shall write again tomorrow. I feel assured that the Lord will bring so much good out of it, that Satan will repent it ever was done. How it arose we know not. Brother Ward and others think it must have been done by design; and that some idolater among our servants, turning pale with envy at the sight of the Bible printing in so many languages, contrived this mode of stopping the work. This, however, is mere conjecture. Be strong in the Lord, my dear brother; he will never forsake the work of his own hands *. THE next Lecture at Ely Chapel, Ely Place, Holborn, on subjects relative to the Jews, established expressly for their instruction, will be preached by the Rev. Legh Richmond, A. M. Rector of Turvey, Bedfordshire. Subject The His tory and Sufferings of the Jews, since the time of Jesus Christ, considered, as connected with their rejection of the Messiah, and as a proof of the truth of Christianity." Service will be on Thursday, Oct. 1, at half past six o'clock in the evening. on the Establishment being now seventy. When the additional building now erect ing on the east side of the garden, and already covered in, is completed, containing an Infirmary and Prompt Reception Ward, the Charity will commodiously inclose within its walls, 100 objects, The Committee have very recently paid a moiety of the expense of the erection down the garden; in effecting which, however, they have been necessitated to sell out the remaining money in the public funds, and for want of money in their Treasurer's hands, are unable to discharge pressing demands upon them for the current expenses of the Institution: The sum of about zooc/. is immediately wanted to complete the present building contract, including the expense of abso lutely necessary furniture. To the Reports, the religious public are referred for the good which, under the blessing of God, it appears has been ef fected by means of this excellent charity; for which, and for the support the Institu tion has hitherto received, heartfelt gras titude to the Lord is largely due. It is very evident, however, that not the prosperity only, but the very exists ence of the charity, depends upon an increase of zeal, exertion, and liberality, on the part of the religious public, who will not permit an Institution to sink, or even decline, which possesses so many irresist ible claims to their benevolent regard; and in the success of which they have hitherto taken so laudable an interest. So far, indeed, from suffering it to languish, the Committee confidently hope, that, by the instituting of Auxiliary Societies-by the aid of Collection Sermons-and the exertions of benevolent individuals-the expectations of the Committee will be more than fulfilled in the future gradual enlargement, and constantly increasing utility, of the Institution. By order of the Committee, Pentonville, Oct. 1812. * Subscriptions are received by W. Alers, Esq. Treasurer; Mr. Pellatt, Secretary, Fenchurch Street; Mr. Andrew Johnstone, Collector for the western district, 9, Weston Street, Pentonville; and Mr. Robert Elwin, Collector to the eastern district, 7, Somers Place West, New Road. LONDON AUXILIARY BIBLE SOCIETIES. Ar a meeting of gentlemen, friendly to the British and Foreign Bible Society, and anxious to aid its exertions, assembled at the Freemasons' Tavern, August 28, 1812, from different parts of the Metro Polis, in order to consider and recommend the best plan for dividing the whole of the Metropolis into Auxiliary Societies: present, Gurney Barclay, Esq. in the chair, and about fifty other gentlemen: the following resolutions were passed unanimously: 1. That this meeting cordially approves the objects, constitution, and proceedings of the British and Foreign Bible Society; and the design of establishing Auxiliary Bible Societies throughout the Metropolis, for the supply of the Scriptures to its poor, and in aid of the general designs of the Parent Institution. 2. That this meeting witnesses with much pleasure, the formation of Auxiliary Societies for Southwark and the City of London, and the earnest desire manifested in other parts of the Metropolis to follow the example. 3. That it appears to this Meeting, on considering the local circumstances of the rest of the Metropolis, that it should be divided into the six following Auxiliary Societies: (1.) Westminster : Comprehending such parts of the Metropolis as lie south of Oxford Street and Holborn, and west of the city, and west and north of the river. (2.) North-west London: Including such parts as lie north of Oxford Street, and west of TottenhamCourt Road. (3.) Bloomsbury and South Pancras : Being the district bounded, on the west, by Tottenham Court Road; on the south, by Broad Street, Bloomsbury, and High Holborn; and on the east, by Gray's Inn Lane; and on the north, including Somers Town. (4.) North London and Islington: Bounded, on the west, by Gray's Inn Lane; on the south, by the city; and on the east, by Finsbury Place and the line continued up Winkworth's Buildings; and on the north, including Pentonville, Is lington, and Highbury. (5.) North-east London: Bounded, on the west, by the eastern line of the north London; and on the south, by the city and Whitechapel; and including, on the east, the parish of St. Matthew, Bethnal Green; and, on the north, that of St. Leonard, Shoreditch, except such parts of that parish as are ineluded in the north London. (6.) East London : Comprehending the district which lies east of the city and is bounded, on the south, by the river; and on the north, by Whitechapel and Whitechapel and Mile end Roads, including Bow; and extending, eastward, to the river Lea. 4. That we will exert ourselves in our respective districts, to prepare the way for the establishment, in due time, of the said six Auxiliary Societies, by instituting inquiries into the state of the poor with respect to their want or possession of the Scriptures. 5. That it is the opinion of this meeting, that, of the said six Societies, the East London, being reported to be in a state of great forwardness, should, when formed, be followed by the Westminster; but that, in the mean time, the friends to this design in the other districts should exert all diligence in preparing their respective divisions. 6. That a Committee, be appointed to circulate the recommendations of this meeting; to prepare papers adapted for the examination of the different districts; and, generally, to carry into effect the objects of this meeting. 7. That this Committee do consist of the Secretaries of the different Provisional Committees already formed in the afore. said districts, together with Gurney Barclay, Esq. Major Handfield, the Rev. Jo siah Pratt, and Mr. Joseph Tarn. On the 6th of February 1812, the Rev, Samuel Newell, A. M. Adoniram Judson, A. M. Samuel Nott, A. M. Gordon Hall, A. M. and Luther Price, A. B. were solemnly ordained Missionaries to the Heathen in Asia, at the Tabernacle in Salem. A sermon on Psa. LXVII. was preached by Leonard Woods, D. D. Professor at Andover College. The charge was delivered by Samuel Spring, D. D. Pastor of a Church at Newberry Port; and a discourse (usual in American ordinations), called the Right Hand of Fellowship,' by Samuel Worcester, D. D. Pastor of the Tabernacle Church in Salem. Dr. Griffin offered the introductory prayer, Dr. More the consecrating prayer, Dr. Spring the concluding prayer. several exercises, which were solemn and appropriate, appeared to make a deep im pression on a crowded audience. and The The transaction may justly be consi dered as forming a new and important era in the annals of the American churchesthe ERA OF FOREIGN MISSIONS. Entering heartily into the views and designs of the Church Missionary ·Society, we very willingly give u conspicuous place to the following paper, issued by that Society; and shall next month. survey the pros pects opening before it in Western Africa, Malta and the Levant, the East, and New Zealand. THE, Committee of the Society for Missions to Africa and the East, anxious to awaken the zeal of their fellow-members of the Church, and to call it most effectually into action, submit to them the following PLAN OF CHURCH MISSIONARY ASSOCIATIONS, I. On the Constitution of such Associations. This CONSTITUTION should be simple, and accommodated to associations of different extent. The friends, who meet for the purpose of entering into this design, should form themselves into a Church Missionary Association, in aid of the Society for Missions to Africa and the East" and should proceed to appoint a Committee and proper officers. In large Towns, comprehending several parishes, it may be expedient to appoint a President, Vicepresidents, a Treasurer, and a Secretary; with a Committee, composed of persons from the different parishes, a In Parochial Associations, Treasurer, Secretary, and smaller Committee, under the presidency CHRIST. GUARD. Vol. IV. [No. 11. Vol. IV, of the Clergyman, may be best suited to conduct the business." It may sometimes be found expedient to form Associations in. separate Congregations in the same parish, rather than one Association in the parish at large; and, in this. case also, a Treasurer, Secretary, and Committee, under the presidency of the Clergyman, will suffice to accomplish the object. In a voluntary union of Friends, whether the members of the same 2 family, the children of a school, or persons connected by affinity or friendship, such arrangements may be made as may prove most convenient to themselves. In this manner, the members of the Church, and other benevolent persons willing to assist the designs of the' Society, from the domestic circle to the largest town, may unite for a purpose most beneficial to their own minds, while it expresses a due regard to the glory of God, the salvation of the heathen, and a proper sense of their own infinite obligations to redeeming mercy. It Meetings should be held at such intervals as shall be found best to maintain and promote the. true spirit of such Associations. would be one of the most encouraging evidences of the Divine blessing on the Society, should a spirit of fervent and persevering prayer be generally manifested throughout these Associations, in connexion with their contributions. Wherever such a spirit prevailsand may the abundance of this spirit be poured out by Him, "from 3 F |