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KNOWLEDGE.

Report of the Foreign Translation Committee, for the Year 1838, read and adopted at the General Meeting, Tuesday, July 3, 1838.

The Committee have the pleasure to report that, | stances, by an ecclesiastic of high rank in the RusSOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN by the exertions of the Rev. W. D. Leeves, of sian Church. Athens, the New Version of the Liturgy, in modern The Committee have been happy to learn, that Greek, is now quite ready for publication. The the Resolution respecting the Apocrypha, which Psalms and other portions of the Scriptures have they communicated to the Board in their last Rebeen supplied from the New Version, which has port, has afforded general satisfaction; but some been made for the Bible Society under his super- misapprehension having arisen upon this subject, THE Committee for Foreign Translations of the intendance; and the whole will shortly be sent to in the case of one important association, they feel Holy Scriptures, and of the Liturgy, have to present press. The competion of this Translation of the it incumbent upon them to state more particutheir Annual Report to the Board. Liturgy at Athens, simultaneously with the founda- larly the circumstances connected with that Resotion of an English church in that city, to be erected lution. partly from the funds of this SOCIETY, are incidents The Committee were appointed for the purpose too striking to be passed over without notice. They of superintending the publication, and promoting surely afford reasonable ground of hope, that the the circulation, of the Holy Scriptures in Foreign advantages which our Liturgy has derived from the Languages, and also of Versions of the Liturgy: monuments of the ancient Greek church, will be and it has been supposed, that the circulation of better seen and appreciated, and that its publica- the Apocrypha was excluded by the words "Holy ion will serve, in some degree, to bring back the Scriptures," as thus used. The Committee, thereattention of the modern Greeks to the earlier and fore, think it necessary to state, that in the discuspurer days of their forefathers. sion which took place at the General Meeting of the SOCIETY, at which they were appointed, it was distinctly intimated to them, that they were to follow the practice of the SOCIETY with regard to the Apocrypha; which practice has always been to circulate the Apocrypha when called for, but not otherwise. And, accordingly, the Committee, in their first Report, stated, that it would be their object, in conducting their operations, to adhere, in all respects, to the rules and principles of the From the information which the Committee have SOCIETY. But having afterwards had several rereceived during the progress of this work, they are presentations on this subject, from District Comof opinion that it will be well received among the mittees, and from individual members of the SoChurches of the East, as conveying to them a better CIETY, the Committee determined, after much connotion than they at present possess, of the doctrines sultation, and after having obtained the approbaand principles of the Church of England; more tion of His Grace the President of the SOCIETY, to especially when it is understood, that there is no agree to the Resolution contained in their last Shortly after the last Report, the Committee intention on the part of the SOCIETY to use any Report, of prefixing to the Apocrypha the extract published the revised Translation of the Liturgy in means for forcing the adoption of our Liturgy upon from the sixth Article of the Church of England, Spanish. The greater part of this edition, and also other Churches, or to interfere in any way with on the names and number of the canonical books. of that of the Spanish New Testament, consisting of their affairs. As this is a point upon which the They now have the pleasure to state, that in the 1000 each, have already been put into circulation, Oriental Churches are known to be very sensitive, opinion of many members of Foreign Churches, as and new editions will shortly be required. From the Committee have thought proper to order, that well as of our own, this will be a strong testimony the testimonies which have reached the Committee, in this and in other versions intended for the East, against the receiving of these books as canonical, it appears that both these works are very accept- a short advertisement should be inserted before the and a most effectual means of preventing them able to Spaniards. And the Committee rejoice to preface, disclaiming any such intention. By this from being taken as any portion of the inspired learn, that through the liberality of the SOCIETY, a means they hope, that any fears which might other-Word of God. Spanish congregation at Gibraltar is now enabled wise arise upon this subject, will be prevented or to use this Liturgy, and to have the Sacraments ad-removed. ministered by a Spanish Clergyman in their own With regard to the proposed New Arabic Translanguage, according to the ritual of the Church of lation of the Bible, the Committee have to state, England. that the Rev. C. F. Schlienz is now on a journey to Egypt and Syria, collecting materials for the work, and endeavouring to ascertain the disposition of the Eastern Churches towards it.

The Committee have continued during the past year to carry on the objects for which they were appointed, according to the principles indicated in their previous Reports. The Committee have the pleasure to lay before the Board, copies of the New Translation of the Liturgy into Dutch, with the English in parallel columns. The difficulty of getting the Work thus printed in Holland, has been far greater than was anticipated, and has occasioned considerable delay; but it is hoped that the pains which have thus been The Arabic Version of the Liturgy is now quite bestowed upon it, will make the book more accept- fnished; and the printing of the work has only able to Dutch scholars, and to the readers of the been delayed on account of the new type, which has Dutch language generally. Applications have been been preparing for the purpose at Malta. It is conlong made from several of the Anglo-Dutch Colo-sidered to be a matter of some importance to let it nies for supplies of this Work. These will now be appear in such a form as will render it acceptable furnished as soon as possible; and as it has been to Oriental Christians. And on this account also, stated in the last Report, that the Work had ex-i: is proposed to print the Rubrics in their approcited considerable interest in Holland, there seems priate colour of red. to be a reasonable hope, that this portion of the SOCIETY'S expenditure and labours will be repaid by the extensive circulation which it will acquire, and by the advantages which must arise from rendering the primitive Services of our Church available in quarters where they have hitherto been imperfectly or not at all understood.

The revision of the Old Testament in Spanish is in progress. The Pentateuch and the Psalms have been prepared for the press, and are now in the course of being printed.

The Committee have continued their labours in the Revision of the French Version of the Holy Scriptures; and though they have not been able to make as much progress as they had expected, they, nevertheless, continue to look forward to favourable results from this portion of their operations. Soon after their last Report they found it advisable, in consequence of a wish which was generally expressed for further improvements, to commence the work of revision anew. By this means a further delay has necessarily arisen; yet the Committee feel assured, that the time which has thus been consumed has not been spent in vain objections have been removed; the work has been made more satisfactory to those who felt the greatest interest in it; and the repeated revisions which it will thus undergo, will make it substantially a new Version. The Paris Committee have again gone through the whole of the New Testament: the revision of the Gospels is now completed, and they are in type; but some time will yet elapse before the Epistles can have undergone complete revision by this Committee, and by the Committees of the Channel

Islands.

The Committee are preparing in Paris a quarto edition of this work, with the marginal readings and references of the English Bible adapted to the French. And as no existing edition of the French Bible possesses these advantages to such an extent, it is hoped that the work will thus be made more generally acceptable; and that, by this means, additional facilities will be afforded for the study of the Word of God wherever the French language is

read

The Committee feel that, while adhering strictly to the practice of the SOCIETY, they are at the same time fulfilling its wishes in thus endeavouring to draw a broad and distinct line between the Apocryphal books and the books of Holy Scripture.

The Committee beg to present a statement of their accounts for the present year.

FOREIGN TRANSLATION COMMITTEE, AUDIT,

RECEIPTS.

Balance in hand, Audit, 1837

PAYMENTS.

The Committee have felt great pleasure in hear-
ing that the Board had made a liberal grant towards
opening a communication with the ancient Churches
in the countries bordering upon the Euphrates and
the Tigris; and having learned that no edition of Subscriptions and Donations to Audit 1838
the whole New Testament has ever been printed in
the Chaldee character, and that such an edition
would prove acceptable to those Churches in which
that character is in use, they have agreed to under-
take such an edition. They propose, however, to Expenses of the French Version of the Bible
consult the views of the Ecclesiastical Authorities
in those Churches, as to the form in which they
would prefer it to be printed; and, consequently,
some time must elapse before it is actually com- Incidental Expenses
menced. There are several valuable MSS. in this
country which will serve to assist in the work; and
more such may perhaps be expected when the pro-
posed communication shall have been opened with
the ancient Churches in Chaldæa and Kurdistan.

Spanish Version of the Liturgy
Dutch Version of the Liturgy
Greek Version of the Liturgy
Russian Version of the Liturgy

1838.

d. 650 0 0 113 10 0 24 10

6 GO 0 0 4 0 2 55 0 0

Balance

NOBLE BEQUESTS.

The Committee have not yet been enabled to come to any determination upon the subject of Versions for the Island of Ceylon and the South of India, beyond what was stated in the last Report; THE late Rev. William Richardson, for fifty-three but they are in communication with the Committees years the respected vicar of St. John's parish, in in that Island, and with the Bishops of Madras and the city of Chester, has left the sum of two thousand Bombay; and hope soon to come to some conclu- pounds to the Society for Promoting Christian sion respecting these Versions. Knowledge; two thousand pounds to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts; and two thousand pounds to the Incorporated Society for Promoting the Enlargement, Building, and Repairing of Churches and Chapels. He has also bequeathed the sum of six hundred pounds for the erection of an organ in the venerable church belonging to the parish, over which he had been for so long a period the worthy vicar.

With regard to the Russian Version of the Liturgy, the Committee have to report, that on account of certain difficulties connected with its circulation in Russia, they have, for the present, suspended the printing of the work.

The Committee have taken measures to procure a MS. Version of the Liturgy into Sclavonic, which has been made, under very interesting circum

in the chair.

SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL IN FOREIGN PARTS. PROCEEDINGS at a Public Meeting of the members and friends of the Incorporated SocIETY for the PROPAGATION of the GOSPEL in FOREIGN PARTS, holden at Willis's Rooms, St. James's, on Friday, June 22, his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury Prayers having been read by the Chairman, the Secretary read the Report *. His GRACE the ARCHBISHOP of ARMAGH.-I rise, my Lord Archbishop, with peculiar satisfaction, to discharge the duty which has been assigned me; namely, to propose that the Report which has been just read, shall be received, printed, and circulated. This Report contains a statement of the objects of this SOCIETY, of the success which has attended its operations, and of the claims it has on your liberality for support, to enable it to continue and increase its exertions in the sacred cause in which it is engaged. My Lord, whatever good has been done, or is now being done, by other Associations, this SOCIETY has at least the merit of precedency, whilst others can only boast of the wisdom of following a good example. But what gives this SOCIETY a peculiar title to your favour and protection, in my mind, is this-that it is the close ally of the Established Church, and has been conducted in accordance with the Catholic principles and sober practice of the Church.

It

evinced, soberly and steadily to extend the bounds of guard which ought to direct us in all our doings. You
that Church. This is a great and noble work, and to will excuse me, but at this moment Bishop Warbur-
the last moment of my life I shall feel proud in having ton's remark occurs to me: he says,
"Where the
been allowed to take part in your proceedings. I am Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." There is a
proud to acknowledge and proclaim myself a nephew general sublimity of feeling which the Spirit of the
of the late Bishop of Quebec [Dr. Stewart], who con- Lord inspires, which will ever be pushing us on to
tributed so largely to the dissemination of the bless- the attainment of those civil rights which we are
ings which this SOCIETY, under Divine Providence, taught by reason to know to be most indispensable.
extends to the remotest parts of the world. And This is the real foundation to rational freedom.
here you will allow me to say one word in passing, is this faith, combined with good works, that the
in allusion to my late relative; for perhaps I may great Author of our religion came down from heaven
be pardoned in entertaining a partiality for his to inculcate; and surely it is our duty to do all in
views. Allow me to draw a slight sketch of his our power to perpetuate that faith." If I mistake
career. The late Bishop of Quebec left his native not, these are the principles on which this SOCIETY
country early in life;-he was willing to forego all proceeds; and these are the principles which attach
the advantages of extensive connections,-the society me so sincerely to it. If I might venture to auspi-
of his dearest and most attached friends,-the pros- cate the proceedings of this day, I hope that all will
pect of preferment in his native country;-and he use their influence in their respective neighbour-
went forth on his good work, upon a voluntary mis-hoods to promote the interests of this SOCIETY by
sion, to the remote parts of the provinces of Canada; enlarging its means.
and rising gradually by his unassuming manner, his
character, and his exemplary merits as a Christian
pastor, he attained the highest clerical station in the
country. True it is, that for some period of his life
he was able to bestow considerable sums in establish-
ing endowments in that prelacy; but he felt as a
Prelate, and as a faithful steward should feel, that he
was bound to supply the religious wants, and to re-
lieve the religious destitution, of the flocks commit-
ted to his charge. He died indeed a poor man, but
rich in good works. He left behind him an impe-
rishable name; and to him I may most aptly apply
the words of the poet :-

"That, as a bird each fond endearment tries

THE LORD BISHOP OF LONDON.-It has fallen tó my province, my Lord, to move the second Resolution, which is to this effect:-"That in order to provide the means of education and religious instruction for the colonists in general, and especially for emigrants recently removed to British North America, this Meeting recommend that the SOCIETY for the PROPAGATION of the GOSPEL in FOREIGN PARTS undertake to contribute towards the maintenance of forty additional Clergymen, employed as Chaplains For my own part, I do not hesitate to declare, or Missionaries in the British colonies; and that that no one act in my life ever gave me more pleathe imperial and local governments, together with sure than having been instrumental, under the guidindividual settlers, be strongly urged to assist in this ance of our most revered chairman, in placing at the most necessary work." I need hardly point out to disposal of the SOCIETY, the sum of 1000l. a-year, To tempt its new-fledged offspring to the skies; the Meeting the two great ends of Missionary exeran amount left as a bequest, and placed in the hands He tried each art, reproved each dull delay, tions: the one is, to provide such spiritual relief as of trustees, of whom I had the happiness to be one, Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.' the Church affords for those who are removed from by Mr. Jackson, of Forkhill, in the county of Armagh, In the Report which we have heard read, the its fostering care, and deprived of the advantages for the Propagation of the Gospel in the East. We question has been asked, whether we shall advance enjoyed by those who are more immediately within learn from the Report which has just been read, has been answered by another, also contained in the dom of our Lord, to lengthen the cords of the or halt in our labours? But I think that question its bosom: the second object is, to extend the kingthat the operations of this SOCIETY have been carried on in the provinces of Upper and Lower Report; "Are not the people of England religious Church, to strengthen its stakes, and to carry forth Canada, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Ed- as well as charitable?" I am satisfied that they are the light that burns in its sanctuary to enlighten the ward Island, Bermuda, and Newfoundland They religious and charitable; and that whether you ap- people who are still in darkness. We are called have founded a Missionary College at Calcutta; peal to their charity or their religion, the claim will upon, as means enable us, to advance the boundaries they are taking an active part to provide for the be irresistible and successful. It has, unhappily, of our Redeemer's kingdom by every possible exerreligious instruction of the Negro population in the been the policy of the State to diminish the grant to tion. But our first duty is to provide for the wants West India Islands; and they have contributed very moment when the demands upon it were most public worship and instruction. the Canadian Church, and to diminish it at the of our brethren who are destitute of the means of largely towards the maintenance and support of It was for this additional clergymen in New South Wales and Van urgent; and I am persuaded that the real position purpose that this SOCIETY was first instituted, and Diemen's Land. of that Church requires only to be known, to excite in this track its efforts have proceeded, but they These, then, my Lord, are the objects of this the sympathy of their fellow-Christians, and to insure have not been entirely confined to the attainment SOCIETY, and this has been the manner in which its the support of the Church Establishment in that of that one object; for of late years the SOCIETY has funds have been expended. And when we consi-colony. The Archbishop of Armagh might have extended its operations to the bringing within the der the undisputed maritime superiority of England, stated in clearer terms than I can do, the large emi-pale of the Church a portion of those of their fellow-when we reflect that she is the emporium of the gration to the colonies from the country with which creatures whose countries have come within the commerce of the world, and that to her ports the he is connected. Irish Protestants emigrate in vast countless wealth of all nations flows with undisturbed numbers; and I contend it is the duty of the State regularity and order,-may we not hope, without (and I say the State does not perform that which is being liable to the charge of presumption, that she unless it does so) to stretch forth its aid, and the the paramount duty of all Christian governments has been selected by Divine Providence as the in-hand of good fellowship, to those who, impelled by =trument, and been furnished with the means of circumstances, seek in distant lands that religious promoting these glorious objects, which this SOCIETY, freedom which is to be found in the desert, but under the blessing of GOD, has so extensively car-which they cannot enjoy at home. I say it is the -ied out? But, my Lord, I have had too much xperience of the exhaustless munificence of the paramount duty of the State not to deprive those British public, to doubt that the claims now made who are compelled to leave their native land under apon them by this SOCIETY, will be made in vain. of that consolation, which, when the bitterest sorcircumstances which touch the heart to the quick, This SOCIETY has always had in view to conciliate he affectionate regards of all classes; and to that that religious support which teaches us that happirows of life oppress us, is ever found to avail us; of end I cannot doubt this vast assembly will contriute, as I am persuaded that this Association willness is to be found beyond the grave, when time ever be found to be the most faithful almoner of If I look to the disorganized and our bounty. I, however, refer this topic to others, distressing state of Canada, and to the general cirwho are more competent to excite the public feeling tial to its prosperity, as the employing of Parochial cumstances of the country, I know nothing so essenn favour of this ancient Institution, by explaining Clergy in connexion with the State. o them the various subjects set forth in the Report hich I now beg leave to move be received, printed,

and circulated.

SIR JAMES GRAHAM.-I can assure your Grace, hat I consider it a great honour to be allowed to econd the motion which has just been made by the Most Reverend Prelate, the Lord Primate of IreFor this SOCIETY, intimately connected as it is with hat Church, of which I am an unworthy member, ■n account of the determination which it has ever

and I have ever felt the most affectionate regard

• See Ecclesiastical Gazette for July.

range of the British empire. The SOCIETY has provided Clergymen and Churches for those who were distant and destitute, and for neglected memabandoned to atheism or to popish superstitions. bers of the Church, who complained that they were There are in our records many affecting appeals made from the North American Provinces, in the early years of the last century, calling upon us to come over and help them, and to provide that spiritual instruction and consolation for which they were famishing; and for the want of which the gotten in its ordinances, then in its practice. The Christian religion was in danger of being first forwere productive of the most glorious results. We SOCIETY responded to this call, and its exertions owe it, under the blessing of God, to the agency of this SOCIETY, that in the North American provinces the Christian religion exists in its fairest and purest tolical Church, with regularly ordained Clergymen. form, and that we have there the model of an Apospanegyric on the Clergy in distant parts, those of this SOCIETY; nor let it be forgotten, that for this pass by all That fact is almost altogether owing to the efforts ministers of peace who exercise the best influence, inestimable advantage, not only are those places lives, on their exemplary tempers and habits; and sovereign,-not only those colonies, but I may say founded, as that influence is, on their own goodly indebted which acknowledge the sway of the British this it is which must conduce to the stability of our without presumption, that it is to this SOCIETY that Church in the most distant parts of the empire. the existence of an Episcopal Church in North And whether as Christians or as Citizens, I say it is America is to be attributed. I know from my own and to extend the boundaries of its pure and blessed and amiable men, that no persons are more ready our duty to increase the members of the Church, experience, and from the publications of many able faith. I am almost afraid, in these times, to express or forward to acknowledge what they owe to this an opinion on the subject; but, after all, I find that venerable Institution, as the mother and fosterer of the Reformed Religion is the only sure and safe the American Church, than the people of that coun

shall be no more.