and offered up the dedicatory prayer. Torrey, of Hanson ; the dedicatory An appropriate sermon was delivered prayer was presented by Rev. John by the Rev. Dr. Baldwin, from Gen. Peak, of Barnstable ; Rev. Dr. Bald. xxviii. 17_" How dreadful is this win, of Boston, preached from Psalm place! This is none other than the xxvii. 4. ; Rev. Isaac Kimball made house of God, and this is the gate of the concluding prayer, heaven.” Concluding Prayer, by the Rev. Mr. Conant, of Marshfield. In the afternoon of the same day Rev. Stephen S. Nelson was publickly In the afternoon, a Church was recognized as the Pastor of the constituted, and the interesting servi- Church. Rev. Samuel Glover, of ces were attended in the following or- Kingston, prayed ; Rev. Daniel Sharp, der: Introductory prayer by the Rev. of Boston, delivered a sermon, from Mr. Butler of Hanover; sermon by Rom. i. 15, 16. The consecrating Rev. Mr. Sharp, from Ps. cxxxii. l; prayer was offered by Rev. Thomas in which the nature and blessings Conant of Marshfield ; Dr. Baldwin of christian unity were delineated; delivered the charge ; the right hand Prayer before giving fellowship to the of fellowship was presented by Rev. Church, by Rev. Dr. Baldwin. The S. Glover ; and Rev. I Kimball ad. right hand of fellowship was then pre dressed the Church and Society -sented by the Rev. Mr. Torrey, ac- The singing was excellent. It is companied by a very pertinent and hoped that all the services will have solemn address. Concluding prayer a good effect on the large and solemn by Rev. Mr. Briggs of Randolph, As assembly that attended. it is believed this infant church is “ built on the foundation of the Apos- Installed Nov. 12,1822, to the Pastotles and Prophets, Jesus Christ him. ral care of the Baptist Church in New self being the chief corner stone”-it Salem, (Mass ) Rev. Asa Niles. is ardently hoped, that, in answer to Rev. Elijah Montague, of Leverett, many prayers, this “ little one will made the introductory prayer ; Rev. become a thousand.” Jona. Going, of Worcester, preached on the occasion, from 1 Cor. iv. 1. On Nov. 21, 1822, a Baptist church Rev. David Goddard, of Wendall, was constituted in Schenectady, N.Y. gave the right hand of fellowship; The number of members was thirty- and Rev. J. Going offered up the coneight. The season was solemn and cluding prayer.A respectable audi. pleasant, and many fervent supplica- ence manifested a lively interest in tions were addressed to the throne of the solemnities of the day; and it is grace on their behalf. believed that devout supplications were offered to Heaven for the prosOn Wednesday, Oct. 30, was open. perity of the church and the success ed for the worship of God, the Meet. of their minister. ing-house recently erected for the use of the Baptist Church and Society in Ordained in Kennebunk-port, Sept. Foxborough, Mass. Sermon by Rev. 25, 1822, Charles Blanchard, to the Warren Bird, Pastor of the Church, work of the gospel ministry in the 2nd from John iv. 24." God is a spirit, Baptist Church. At 12 o'clock the and they that worship him, must wor. services commenced, (in the Congreship him in spirit and in truth.” The gational meeting house) by singing Rev. Messrs. Barrett, Houghton, and the 10th Hymn, 1st. B. Rev. John brother Joseph Allen, assisted in the Seavy made the introductory prayer. solemn and joyful services of the oc. Rev. Stephen Chapin, D.D. preached casion. a sermon on the occasion, from Psalm cxxxii, first part of the 15th verse. At Plymouth,on Wednesday, Nov. 6, Consecrating prayer by Rev. Joshua 1822, a neat and commodious Baptist Roberts ; Charge by Rev. William meeting house was dedicated to the Goding ; right hand of fellowship by public worship of God. A prayer was Rev. Simion Lock; Rev. Samuel Müoffered by Rev. Ebenezer Briggs, of comber closed the services by prayer. Middleborough ; select portions of The meeting was solemn, harmonious scripture were read by Rev. Joseph and interesting. The Treasurer of the Evangelical Tract Society has received from Mr. Michal Webb, jr. ten dollars, being the amount for a life subscriber, Moneys received by the Treasurer of the Bap. Miss. Soc. of Massachusetts. Nov. I. By Cash of Maj. Swee tser, 2,00 Dec. 13. By Cash from a friend, Newport, N. H. S do. from the Secretary of the West pr. H. B. Rounds, Esq. 2,00 fleld Assoc. pr. B. C. Grafton, 6,43 18. do. Interest on note, 73,00 17, do. from three members of the Bos. 27. 'do. Miss Christiana Lincoln, 2,00 ton Fem. M. Soc. pr. Miss. Webb, 6,00 do. contributions to Rev. Oliver Aldo. Boston Cent Soc. pr. Miss Webb, 4,27 ford on bis mission, 1939 of the Maine Baptist Missionary Sociely, 4,00 5,00 do. Receipts into the Treasury for the year 1822. From Brother S. Fogg, 2,25 From Widow M. Benson, Anson, Female M. Society, Livermore, 2,00 8,20 Female Benevoleat Society, Wayne, 5,00 Miyor Female Donary Soc. N. Yarmouth, Contribution at the Bowdoinbam Assoc. 24,21 Church in Hallowell, do. at the Cumberland Assoc. 27831 Elder Billings, SO Females in Wales, 4,57 3,75 Female Benevolent Society, Topsham, 12,00 do. Church and Society, Portland, 8,62 do. Readfield, 8,50 do. do. N. Yarmouth, 5,83 6,21 3,96 6,50 1,00 Monthly Mission Box, N. Yarmouth, 8,35 do. do. N. Yarmouth, 27,94 Religious Benev. Society, N. Yarmouth, 10,50 do. Wiscasset, 12,00 Mission Box, kept by Calvin Stockbridge, 1,07 do. do. Ist in Liver Master W. C. Stockbridge, 50 cents. Master more, 12,79 1,00 1,00 more, 12,02 9,50 Female Benevolent Society, Jay, 11,50 do. co. Jefferson, Maine, 8,62 Female Miss. Society Portland, 50,00 do. do. Sheepscot Bridge, 3,75 4,92 3,00 do. do. Buckfield, 7,25 do, do. Hebron, 10,92 358,39 od. do. Brunswick, 12,00 RANSOM NORTON, Treas. 8,41 do The following beautiful Lines were addressed to Mrs. Judson, by a female friend in London, on the eve of her embarkation for this country. TO MRS. JUDSON. Oh, think not it was indolence that bade The Mission house table, chair and mat; My humble lyre to lie untouched, unstrung, All rudely formed its furniture, I ween; Reckless of that request so often made, And what, without the simple bound is that They had not been so long unsaid, unsung, 'Twas not affection's lack that barred my tongue, His study, and his preaching place, and there It was a want of what words could not teach, Alone, in private, had be mourn'd and pray'd, A want of some unknown, expressive sort of speech. Till, condescending to accept his prayer His Heavenly Father taught him to declare Oft have I thought, in wonder lost the while, The word with efficacious energy, On all the way in which your feet have trod; Bringing the proudest beart the yoke to bear The time when first you knew Religion's smile, of Him, who in this vale of misery, Chose hers to be your path, and hers your God, Was meek in heart, and filled with mild humility. To spread her triumphs, left your youth's abode, Forsook the land of your nativity, Did fancy paint the interesting spot Resolv'd to dwell upon the burning sod In its true colours !-listen still to me. Ere long shall you one other space allot Amid the wildest Indian scenery, And near the white Zayat, and where around, Are now most numerous, most splendid found, The fruit of that too long ungrateful soil ; The Burman school sball occupy that space of ground. Then linger with enjoyment for awhile, O'er each new trophy of redeeming grace : Go then : may grace and peace attend your way, Oh! who can paint the deeply glowing smile, And health await you on Columbia's shore ; That beam'd upon the Missionary's face (place? With each domestic blessing be your stay When first he heard his Saviour own'd in that benighted Entwined :-till in vigour strong once more, For Burmah's sake you traverse ocean o'er, Beyond the towns remotest confine, hid Beneath you may its waters gently swell; By thick embowering trees, from distant ken; And if a cause should act, like that before Where wild beasts in the evening prowl amid Which brought you hither, words can feebly tell The Jungle's limits, and yet wilder men Our greeting's joyfulness-till then Farewell. Nightly maraud around-Yes, there is seen E. L. T * The place of publick worship. Mr. Judson. London, Aug. 12, 1822. TO CORRESPONDENTS. We are sorry to inform I-L. that his article is inadmissible. He has mistaken the ideas of the writer whom he attempts to examine. D. W. E. several other favours, and some obituary notices, have been re ceived. Obituary of Mrs. Alden is in type for the next Number. THE American Baptist Magazine, AND Missionary Intelligencer. NEW SERIES. No. 2. MARCH, 1823. Biography. MEMOIR OF DEACON DANIEL DAVISON. Deacon Davison was born in Mansfield, Connecticut, in October, 1736 His mother died when he was very young, and his father when he was about the age of fifteen. He was thus left in a wide world, with no temporal guide to direct his steps. But it is believed that the Lord was the guide of his youth. He was under very pow erful impressions about his future state, at a very early period. Being sent on an errand to a neighbouring town, he beheld a tree which was exceedingly dry, and it occurred to his mind, how fiercely that tree would burn; the thought immediately followed, my soul will burn as fiercely in hell forever; and despairing of any way of escape, he had a view (by faith) of the Lord Jesus Christ, standing in the most pleasing and inviting attitude; and he exclaimed, Come in, Lord Jesus, and take possession of my soul." He was immediately filled with peace and joy, which continued for a considerable time: but he kept his thoughts within his own breast, as no one said any thing to him on this subject. At times he thought he had some special enjoyment of religion. But as he VOL. IV. had scarcely any one to con verse with, he did not make his exercises known. After the expiration of his apprenticeship, he set up his trade in a town where there was a constant form of religion kept up, but for reasons satisfactory to himself, he did not unite with the church. Mr. Davison formed a matrimonial connexion with Miss Martha Goodale; the fruits of this union were four sons and one daughter. He continued to labour at his occupation with an unblemished character, until he removed to Hartland, in the State of Vermont, where he died He was very particular in bringing up his family in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. He restrained his children from balls and assemblies, and from adorning themselves with superfluous ornaments. His neighbours and even some professors of religion would tell him that he was ruining them, and that they would never be respected when they came to riper years. But such remarks never moved him from his steady course. His constant example was such as to satisfy his children, that he was doing more. that which he sincerely believed house, on the first Lord's day in to be his duty, and would termi- January, the month in which he nate in their greatest good. Not- died. The words of the text withstanding he was deemed su- were, 6 Saw ye him whom my perstitious, he gained the good- soul loveth ?”. He spoke at the will of the people to such a de- close, till he was almost exhaustgree, that he was appointed a Se- ed, and told us it was the last lectman of the town, and Repre communion he ever expected to sentative to the General Assem. attend with his brethren on earth; bly for several years; which and so it proved. We appointed places he filled to general satis- our meeting there the next Lord's faction. When he was nearly 50 day,to gratify our aged, and much years of age, a Baptist minister respected father, once came and preached at Hartland The words of the text were, several times. He derived so " How shall we escape, if we much satisfaction from his preach- neglect so great salvation.” At ing, that he afterwards regularly the close of the sermon, he arose went twelve miles to attend on and spoke of the awful condition his ministry. of those who neglect this great The writer of this article and salvation, till his breath was so Mr. Davison, submitted at the nearly gone, that some of the assame time to the ordinance of sembly were alarmed lest he baptism, and joined the church. should immediately die. This Several others became the sub- was the last meeting he ever atjects of serious impressions, and tended. His knowledge of the after a season were brought to scriptures, and his powerful exhope in the mercy of God through hortations, were excelled by few a crucified Saviour. Two were preachers; but he saw so much soon baptized, who were the first pollution in his own heart, that that were ever immersed in our he was considerably subject to waters, This excited great op- gloom; yet he exercised himself, position, but it did not prevent to keep always a conscience void others from following them. of offence towards God and to Thus the Lord blessed us, and wards man. He lived in the a church was constituted here, consciences of both saints and sinJune 10th, 1793. Although it has ners, and would often deliver such often been like the bush on fire, powerful exhortations, as deeply yet, thanks to our great and glo- to affect the hearts of the hearrious Leader, it is not yet consumed. Mr. Davison was imme- It'may not be amiss to mention diately appointed Deacon of this an instance or two of his temper church, which office he sustained of mind under affliction. A few till the day of his death. years ago, he had a fall, which one of our main temporal pillars, threatened his dissolution. I went for more than 27 years. The to see him, and his distress was expense he has been at, for the such, that he could remain but a support and upbuilding of this very short time in one position. church, is beyond calculation. He appeared to give himself up The house and worship of God to God's disposal, and said, "I 11 were ever his delight. He went think no creature is under greatbetween two and three miles to er obligations to praise God for meeting, till it became impracti- favours than myself. He is grantcable. He was so delighted with ing me every thing I need for my the celebration of the Lord's sup- comfort in my distress, and my per, that we attended it at his family pay all the attention to me ers. He was after which his breath became very much obstructed. I was sent for, and when I arrived, he had the use of his reason, but found it difficult to speak. When he had referred to our christian intimacy, which was now closing, with the tenderest emotions of heart, he added, "If I am saved it will be by grace," and then remarked with great emphasis, "Clear grace! As to what I have done, I don't know what to call it 'tis so far from merit." He then said, "I want you should pray, not for my life, but that I may be perfectly reconciled to the will of God." During prayer, an aged man came in, who had never attended to religion. When prayer was ended, this person went to him, and asked, "do you know me?" he answered, "yes,' and gave him his hand, and exhorted him to prepare for death. In a few minutes, he expired without a struggle or a groan, in the 85th year of his age. He had requested that his funeral sermon might be preached from a text which himself had selected. The people in the town did him honour at his death. Only 3 of his children survive him; they and all their companions, have long been members of churches of his own denomination. left thirty five grandchildren, eight of whom profess godliness. "The memory of the just is blessed." He that I could wish, and they are all willing to do it." On the first Monday in June, 1820, the brethren appointed their monthly prayer meeting in his room, and the female society appointed theirs in the other part of the house. Previous to the hour, he went to his barn to pray God to accompany our meetings by his spirit, that we might be instructed to ask those things which would be well pleasing to him, and which he would answer in blessing them, the mission, the heathen, Zion, and the world at large. While on his knees, he was struck with a paralytic shock,so that he could not rise. After struggling nearly half an hour, the family found him, and brought him into the house just as I arrived. His left side and speech were affected. He expected to live but a very short time; but he continued in our meeting, and appeared heartily to unite in all the prayers which were offered up. When the meetings were closed, and the females had come in, he told us, he expected to leave us immediately; and he exhorted us in such a powerful manner, that it was one of the most affecting seasons we almost ever witnessed. After being bled, he gradually recovered his speech, so far that he offered many precious prayers, and gave many powerful exhortations. He continued useful in the church, notwithstanding his great age. The day on which he died, he had a fainting turn, Religious Communications. ON THE INTERNAL EVIDENCES OF REVELATION. To the speculative philosopher it must be a subject of interest, whilst to the humble believer it is a cause for gratitude, that so little effect has been produced upon the christian church by all the efforts of infidelity. This failure of effect, if we may be |