the current disbursements of the year, as they have been obliged to do lately.

"Blessed is he that considereth the poor; the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble."-(Psalm xli. 1.) "The poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land."-(Deut. xv. 11.)

Sermons in aid of the society were preached by the Rev. J. Wills, on Sunday, January 27, 1867.

The Treasurer in Account with the Sick Man's Friend Society. - Dr. : Balance in Treasurer's hands, December 31, 1865, 97. 16s. 10d.; collections after sermons, January 28, 1866, 107. 8s. 24d.; collection at Rush Hill, 10s. 1d.; subscriptions and donations, 107. 7s. 7d.; interest on 873l. 14s. 7d., 36l.; legacy from the late Mrs. Greer, October 27, 1866, 15-Total, 821. 2s. 8d. Cr.: Disbursed during the year, to December 31, 1866, 677. 7s. 6d.; printing and visiting books, 17. 9s.; collecting box, 1s. 6d.; paid for collecting subscriptions, 3s. 6d.; balance in hand, December 31, 1866, 137. 1s. 24d.-Total, 821. 2s. 84d. Examined and found correct.-GEORGE ANGELL.

Subscriptions and donations will be thankfully received by Mr. W. Coxhead, the Treasurer, No. 3, George-street, Bath.

GREAT YARMOUTH.-Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel, Fish-street.-On Sunday, January 13, the above chapel, which has undergone very extensive repairs, was re-opened, when the Rev. L. J. Wake, late of Cheltenham, preached two impressive sermons.

On the following Wednesday evening the Rev. Henry Allon, of London, preached. On Thursday morning, the Rev. R. Nicholson, pastor of the church, was ordained. The Rev. T. Tritton commenced the service, and asked the usual questions of the minister. The Rev. L. J. Wake offered the ordination prayer, and, in conjunction with other

ministers, publicly attested his belief in the call of God, by the laying on of hands. The Rev. H. Allon delivered a charge of great excellence and power to the newly-ordained minister. The Rev. J. J. J. Kempster, of Norwich, preached a telling sermon to the church.

On the afternoon of the same day a tea meeting in connexion with the above services was held in the Corn Hall. About two hundred sat down to tea. In the evening, a public meeting was held in the above-mentioned chapel, when several very able speeches were delivered. The following ministers, besides those mentioned, also took part in the above services: The Revs. J. Barn

ley, W. Griffiths, M.A., J. Shelly, of Ely.

On Sunday, Jan. 13, the new organ, built by Mr. W. Mack, of this town, was opened, and gave great satisfaction. It is enclosed in a handsome Gothic carved deal case, with a metal speaking front, and was built at a cost of 707. Subscriptions towards it will be thankfully received by the pastor of the church, or the organist, Mr. H. Blyth, Market-place.

TUNBRIDGE WELLS.-A Plea for a New and Substantial Place of Worship, in Substitution for the Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel, Tunbridge Wells. — The present chapel, in its original state, was built at the sole expense of Selina, late Countess of Huntingdon, and opened for Divine worship in July, 1769, by the Rev. G. Whitefield. It has therefore existed nearly a century, and was for many years the only place of worship besides the Chapel of Ease. It was built entirely of wood, of which material it now chiefly consists, and this plea is presented in order to replace it by a substantial stone building. To do so will be a becoming tribute to the memory of the Countess, and afford additional accommodation for an increasing population, both of residents and visitors.

The new building is to be erected on a piece of land long occupied by a group

of unsightly cottages, situate between the Chapel Grave-yard and Culverden House, provided by the Trustees at an expense of 7501. The building has been tendered for at 3,900l., being the lowest of seven tenders. Towards this amount the congregation and other friends have promised 2,3301., leaving 1,570%. yet to be raised, for which the present appeal is made.

The Rev. G. Jones, who has ministered in the chapel more than seventeen years, desires to bear grateful testimony to the invariable kindness and sympathy he has met with from all sections of the Church in the efforts he has from time to

time engaged in for the spiritual, moral, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood. Very especially he makes mention of the encouragement he has received from the clergy of the different denominations in the present undertaking. One writes :"I can quite sympathize with your desire to have something of a more substantial character than your present chapel, and I have very little doubt that you will be prospered in your effort." Another: "Your present chapel has done good service, but it is worn out in that service. I am glad you have been led to entertain the idea of replacing it by a more permanent building." A third: "With true Christian sympathy you have united with me and with my brother ministers who have successively risen up in endeavouring to promote sound Christian doctrine, and all works of piety and usefulness. I cannot, therefore, but wish you all success in your present undertaking, and beg you to accept my small offering towards it." These, in addition to verbal expressions from others, embolden him in appealing to Christian friends of all denominations to assist in this important undertaking.

The ecclesiastical position occupied renders the Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel very suitable for such a town as Tunbridge Wells, which is so much frequented by Visitors, who come to it from all parts of the country, and, in

deed, from many parts of the world. It is therefore hoped that those who are interested in providing religious accommodation for Visitors, others who may require it for themselves, and all who desire the advancement of religion, will assist in raising funds for the building.

Donations and promises will be gratefully received by the Rev. G. Jones, Chapel House; J. Finch, Esq., Heath side; or any Member of the Building Committee. Donations can also be paid at Messrs. Beechings and the London and County Banks, Tunbridge Wells, to the Account of the Building Fund.

We print the following list of subscriptions, as an acknowledgment of God's goodness, the kindness of the donors, as an example to others, and an encouragement to all. These columns of figures are the most eloquent and impressive pages in the Magazine. And be it remembered they have been obtained by the energy and devotedness of the highly-esteemed minister himself :

MARCH 3.-MINISTRY OF JOHN THE

BAPTIST.

SUBJECT.-REPENTANCE.

A Little Boy's Falsehood.-"A man," says the Rev. J. Todd, "who is now a minister of the Gospel, gave me the following account. I tell it to you in order to show you what repentance is. 'I had one of the kindest and best of fathers; and when I was a little whiteheaded boy about six years old, he used to carry me to school before him on his horse, to help me in my little plans, and always seemed trying to make me happy; and he never seemed so happy himself, as when making me happy. When I was six years old, he came home one day, very sick. My mother too, was sick, and thus nobody but my two sisters could take care of my father. In a few days he was worse, very sick, and all the physicians in the region were called in to see him. The next

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Sabbath morning early, he was evidently much worse. As I went into his room, he stretched out his hand to me, and said, "My little boy, I am very sick. I wish you to take that paper on the stand, and run to Mr. C.'s, and get me the medicine written on that paper." I took the paper and went to the apothecary's shop, as I had often done before. It was about half a mile off; but when I got there, I found it shut, and as Mr. C. lived a quarter of a mile further off, I concluded not to go to find him. then set out for home. On my way back I contrived what to say. I knew how wicked it was to tell a lie, but one sin always leads to another. On going in to my father, I saw that he was in great pain; and though pale and weak, I could see great drops of sweat standing on his forehead, forced out by the pain. Oh, then I was sorry I had not gone and found the apothecary. At length he said to me, "My son has got the medicine, I hope, for I am in great pain." I hung my head and muttered,

for my conscience smote me, "No, sir, Mr. Carter says he has got none !" "Has got none! Is this possible?" He then cast a keen eye upon me, and seeing my head hang, and probably suspecting my falsehood, said, in the mildest, kindest tone, "My little boy will see his father suffer great pain for the want of that medicine!" I went out of the room, was alone, and cried. I was soon called back. My brothers had come, and were standing all the children were standing round his bed--and he was committing my poor mother to their care, and giving them his last advice. I was the youngest, and when he laid his hand on my head, and told me "that in a few hours I should have no father; that he would in a day or two be buried; that I must now make God my father, love him, obey him, and always do right and speak the truth, because the eye of God was always upon me "-it seemed as if I should sink; and when he laid his hand upon my head again and prayed for the blessing of God the Redeemer torest upon me, soon to be a fatherless orphan," I durst not look at him, I felt so guilty. Sobbing, I rushed from his bed-side, and thought I wished I could die. They soon told me he could not speak. Oh, how much would I have given to go in and tell him that I had told a lie, and ask him once more to lay his hand on my head and forgive me! I crept in once more, and heard the minister pray for "the dying man.' Oh, how my heart ached! I snatched my hat, ran to the apothecary's house, and got the medicine then. I ran home with all my might, and went up to my father's bed-side to confess my sin, crying out, "Oh, here father," but I was hushed; and I then saw that he was pale, and that all in the room were weeping. My dear father was dead! And the last thing I ever spake to him was to tell a lie! I sobbed as if my heart would break; for his kindnesses,