Goodman's Fields, London, Auxiliary Baptist Missionary Society, £6 25. 3 d.) 9 10 3 Bedfordshire, Baptist Association, by Mr. R. Saunders, Treasurer, col- Sunday School Children, by ditto... Baptist Free School, by Mr. W. B. Kendrick Woolwich, Subscriptions, by the Rev. W. Freeman ...... Mr. Bagster, Profits on the Sale of "Tucker on Predestination" A Friend, by ditto...... Legacy of the late Mr. George Fell Duty Collections at the Annual Sermons in London, by Mr. Burls A Tradesman, in Arrears to the Baptist Mission, by the Rev. Dr. Newman ....... 20 10 21 6 6 16 4 13 9 6 14 0 24 6 5 10 0 0 19 4 11 13 19 0 50 0 0 50 0 0 18 18 0 312 0 8 3 6 4 1 Workmen and Apprentices, at a Flour Mill, in Norfolk Ipswich, Salem Chapel, Collection at, by the Rev. Mr. Weare Chelsea, Collection at the Rev. O. Clarke's Meeting, after a sermon Keppel-street Auxiliary Baptist Missionary Society, by J. Marshall, .... .......... Maze Pond Auxiliary Society, by Mr. Beddome Cambridge Auxiliary Society, with Friends in the Vicinity ......... ........ * Collected in Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk, by Messrs. Saffery and Winterbotham. 609 10 Halstead * Particulars of these Sums will be published shortly in the P. A. *Collected in Kent and Sussex, by the Rev. John Edwards. For the Translations and Schools. Collection at the Old Independent Meeting, Westbury, by the Rev. Chester, Ladies' Association for Translations, by Miss Williamson. ..... Newcastle-on-Tyne, Penny Society, by Miss Angas { Mrs. Bolton, for a Native School, in the E. I. where 40 Children can be educated, for that sum, for one year ... Subscriptions for Native Schools, by the Rev. Mark Wilks Mrs. James, Hackney .... Mrs. Gouldsmith, Islington A Friend, by Mr. G. Sarjent, Battle ...... 000 10 0 0 0 0 30 *Collected in Kent and Sussex, by the Rev. John Edwards. 0 0 *Collected in Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk, by Mess's. Saffery and Winterbotham. No. XXXIII. of the Periodical Accounts of the Baptist Mission, is now in the Press, and will include the Substance of an interesting "Review of the Mission," just received, and forming a Continuation of the History, up to December last. This Number will complete Vol. VI. after which, it is intended to publish the Accounts in a more condensed Form. Particulars of these Sums will be published shortly in the P. A. SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF AGED AND INFIRM Protestant Dissenting Ministers. Society for the Relief of Aged and Infirm Protestant Dissenting Ministers, JOHN GURNEY, Esq. in the Chair, The following Resolutions were passed unanimously: That a Society be formed for the relief of Aged and Infirm Protestant Dissenting Ministers, of the three denominations, Presbyterian, Independent, and Baptist, in necessitous circumstances, and that the title of the Society be," A Society for the Relief of Aged and Infirm Protestant Dissenting Ministers." That a subscriber of One Guinea annually, be a member of the Society. That a subscriber of Ten, Guineas in one payment, be a member for life. That a subscriber of Fifty Guineas in one sum, or Five Guineas annually, be at liberty to attend, and vote at all meetings of the Committee. Ir has long been matter of surprise and regret, that while some provision has been made for almost every species of distress, so little attention has been paid to the case of Aged Protestant Dissenting Ministers, who have spent the That the objects of this Institution be greater part of their lives in endeavour Protestant Dissenting Ministers, accepting to promote the best interests of theired and approved in their respective defellow-creatures. It is scarcely possible nominations, who are incapitated by age, to conceive any objects of Christian be- or other infirmities. nevolence, possessing stronger claims to our sympathy and aid, than are to be found among persons of this description. Some are wholly incapacitated for public service, and, in the decline of life, find themselves in a dependant, and even destitute state; and others, who do not wholly discontinue their labours, experience, from the loss of friends by death, and other causes, a serious diminution of their income, when, in consequence of their growing infirmities, an increase of it is needed. And, in some instances, their painful feelings are heightened by the thought, (which will at times force itself upon their minds,) that they are supposed by many to retain their station for a mere subsistence, when they are no longer useful. The prospect of such an issue, to a long life devoted to the Ministry, must excite anxious fears in the breasts of younger ministers, and tend to damp their zeal. That the business of the Society be conducted by a Treasurer and Committee; the Committee to consist of eighteen members; viz. two ministers and four laymen of each denomination. That one-third of the Committee shall be renewed annually; the first two years by lot, as to those who retire; and by ballot, as to those who are to be introduced; and subsequently by rotation, as to those who go out. That the Committee shall meet four times in the year; and a special meeting may be called by a requisition of three members. That there be five Auditors, of which two only shall be chosen from the Com mittee. That there shall be a General Meeting of the Society held annually, on the last Tuesday in May; at which the Trea surer, Committee, Auditors, and other officers, shall be chosen, the audited accounts of the last year presented, and a Report made of the proceedings of the Committee. To alleviate these fears, and, at the same time, to afford some substantial relief to the sufferers themselves, a few individuals directed their attention to aplan for the assistance of Aged and Infirm Protestant Dissenting Ministers, in necessitous circumstances. After several meetings of dissenters of the three denominations, it has been deemed desirable, and found practicable, to unite their efforts, as in the " Widow's Fund," to carry this design into effect. A That a Special General Meeting of society, accordingly, has been formed, the Society may be called by the Com its officers appointed, and a liberal sub-mittee, or on the requisition of any ten scription already commenced. In aid members of the Society. of the funds of this Institution, the con tributions of the friends of religion and humanity are respectfully and earnestly solicited. At a GENERAL MEETING, held at the King's Head, in the Poultry, on Tuesday, June 2, 1818, to establish a That in consideration of the munificent donation made by the Rev. T. Tayler, the Rev. Dr. Collyer, the Rev. J. Philipps, and James Gibson, Esq. Trustees under the Will of the late William, Coward, Esq. they shall be permanent members of the Committee. That in consideration of the munificent donation made by the Rev. John Towns end, and the Rev. Dr. Collyer, of Trust Money, at their disposal, the Rev. John Townsend shall be a permanent member of the Committee; the Rev. Dr. Collyer being included in the former Resolution. That another General Meeting be held at this house, on Tuesday, the 16th Instant, at eleven, for twelve o'clock; and that the Committee be instructed to print and circulate the Resolutions now adopted, to solicit support, and present to the next Meeting the names of gentlemen for Treasurer, members of the Committee, and Secretary. That the cordial thanks of this Meeting be given to John Gurney, Esq. for the interest he has taken in the forma tion of this Society, and for his conduct in the chair this day. was set apart to the pastoral office. The service commenced with reading and prayer, by the Rev. Mr. Belcher, late of Worcester; the Rev. G. Pritchard delivered an address on the nature of a Christian church, and asked the usual questions; the Rev. J. Ivimey gave the charge, from 1 Peter, iv. 10, 11. The ordination-prayer was offered by the Rev. W. Shenstone, who also preached to the church, from 1 Cor. xvi. 10. Suitable hymns were selected and read, by Mr. Keene. HANTS AND WILTS ASSOCIATION. JULY 22, 1818-The Baptist churches, forming the Assistant Mission Society for Hants and Wilts, held their Midsummer Association at Lymington. Mr. Clare preached, from Galatians,. v. 22, on "Long-suffering as a fruit of the Spirit;" and Mr. Hawkins in the evening, from Acts, vii. 59, 60. Mr. Miall preached on the preceding evening. There was an early prayer meeting. The devotional services were conducted by Messrs. Clare, Rutter, Dore, Miall, Russell, Bulgin, and Millard. The next Association will be held at White's Row, Portsea, October 7: Messrs. Bulgin, Russell, and Millard, to preach. The morning sermon to be on Christian Gentleness. Loudon: Printed by J. BARFIELD, 91, Wardour-Street, Soho. |