THE LONDON CHURCHES: Tickets. Mr. James Wells preached us AND THEIR MOVEMENTS. TO THE EDITOR. SIR-My communication for July, was not of a joyful sound; but this month, I am so full of good tidings," that really I know not where to commence. There certainly is a REVIVAL (I hope the word is considered an "household word in Zion,") among the churches of truth. On the 29th of June, I was at Unicorn Yard. Mr. Wells preached a glorious gospel sermon in the afternoon. We had a cup of tea; and afterwards a thorough out-and-out good-spirited meeting, on the question, "Watchman, what of the night?" Certainly, some good London minister who had been invited, (who by the bye, said he was one of the oldest London pastors) wrote a very kind, Christian note to the chairman (Mr. Banks), saying he could not attend, but he gave us his opinion that it was" NIGHT" most truly with the churches. He thinks we have but two or three good men now; and as for TRUTH, why in all probability that is near its final. This good brother's letter, (which the chairman read) referred us to the giants which lived in former times, such as Gill and Brine; and asked us where we should find such "mighty men" now? Well, the letter was very beneficial, for it gave an impetus to the meeting; and brought brother Wells "right out." He told us Gill used to have as many as 60 and 70 for a congregation often, but seldom more. He believed we never had had better days for truth than now. He was sure there was more reason to thank God and take courage, than to be cast down. His answer to the query, "Watchman, what of the night ?" was" the morning cometh." And he was prepared to use every lawful means for the spread of the gospel: his brother Davies had suggested the idea of a series of services in Greenwich Park. He (Mr. Wells,) should be glad to see such a work carried out, and would be most happy to see his name down to preach the first sermon: perphaps this was a little ambition, but he would do it with all his heart. Brother Cozens gave us a solemn and serious address on the point. Then followed friend Boxer. Brother Davies thought it was high time we awoke from our lethargy. And then we had a new young man, who "every one" said was "just like Mr. Spurgeon." And so he is in appearance. The Chairman said, "our young brother Cracknell, who is shortly to be settled at Plaistow, Essex, will speak." All eyes were wide open, and the fair, beardless, and pleasant faced young man gave us a few rapid thoughts on the subject. He is very fluent, active and intelligent; and promises to be a very acceptable and useful minister. Others followed, but I must say no more about "Unicorn," for, On the 6th of July, we spent a pleasant day at the Crystal Palace. The heavens were bright and clear, and the sun shone forth in all its warmth and splendour. About 2000 friends took the "Blind Society" 66 good sermon in the Palace on the Right Hope," from the words of Paul," and hope maketh not ashamed," &c. He first analyzed the hope; 2nd, shewed the shame from which this hope delivereth; 3rd, the reason of boldness therein; and lastly, of the destiny implied. Several ministers were on each side of our brother, among whom we noticed Samuel Cozens, Benjamin Davies, William Flack, Thomas Attwood, and others. I suppose the Blind Society will realize about £30 by the excursion. The Society is worthy of your readers' support. This month the "Baptist Conference" have held special services during the whole month of July. The first week, sermons were preached, and prayer meetings held, every evening at brother Flack's chapel, New North Road; the 2nd week, at Bridge-street, Greenwich; the 3rd, at Unicorn Yard; and the 4th, at Mr. Attwood's, New Road, Camberwell. I understand that they have been more successful than was anticipated: and the Conference are now arranging for some open air services. Ah !-I almost forgot it,-but our good-tempered brother Bloomfield too has turned out this month, and took the heavens for a canopy, and has been preaching to large congregations in the open air. Mr. Wells's friends have taken the Surrey Gardens Music Hall-(the same place where my good friend Spurgeon ministers in the morning, who has kindly lent brother Wells the use of his pulpit,)-for four successive Sunday evenings, commencing July 18th. The Hall was full, (about 6000) and the service both pleasant and solemn. Should circumstances warrant it, no doubt they will continue the services. On the whole Southwark is most wonderfully blessed with the preaching of the gospel, both in the Church and among us Nonconformists. I must not further indulge in these_rambling remarks, only just add that in the East of the metropolis, Mr. Bowles is about erecting a New Chapel and School Rooms. Mr. Vaughan, at Hephzibah, Mile End, (where the late Henry Wells laboured) are sorely pressed for room; and feel they ought to look for a more commodious place to worship in: they are now in treaty to buy the Wesleyan Chapel, in the Globe Road; the Wesleyans have a debt of £2000 on it, but the longer they keep it the worse they get in debt; so they have offered to sell the good Freehold Chapel, which will seat between 500 and 600 to Mr. Vaughan's friends for £900. In the South East, Mr. Butterfield's friends are arranging for building a new Chapel and School Rooms at Rotherhithe. It is pleasing to see that these brethren feel the importance of adding Sunday Schools to their places. More next month. R. HOW NEW TESTAMENT CHURCHES ARE FORMED: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CHURCH AT YATELY, HANTS. directed Mr. Wm. Holland, (brother-in-law to Mr. About the year 1825, the Lord in his providence J. A. Jones,) to Yately; and having been ap proved, and sent out to preach, by the Church of death, and hell. On Lord's-day, June 6, four persons were baptized and received into the church, with a sister who was dismissed from Hartley Row, for the purpose of joining with us at Zoar. May God for ever bless, sanctify, and prosper them, is the prayer of ONE WHO LOVES THE GATES OF ZION. [We hope this happy Church will find, for many years, brother Perritt's ministry, a refreshing stream of living water flowing from the fountain of life.-ED.] On Tuesday, July 8th, the annual tea meeting AGED PILGRIMS' ASYLUM, CAMBERWELL. in aid of the Jubilee Fund for the erection of another asylum in another part of the Metropolis, was held under a spacious Marquee on the grounds at Camberwell. The company assembled for tea at 5 o'clock, after which a public meeting was held, at which Eusebius Smith, Esq., presided. After singing and prayer, the chairman in a few brief and appropriate remarks explained the object of the present gathering; viz, to forward the proJubilee Memorial of 50 years mercies, more composed intentions of the Committee in raising a The Christ, at Reading, he commenced preaching the gospel in a private house. After a short time, he began to build a chapel on Cricket Hill, and although many obstacles were in the way, and a prospect not of the most cheering nature, that ancient promise of Jehovah was so powerfully applied to his soul that he was compelled to prosecute the work, the promise is recorded in Isaiah xxxv. 1st and 2nd verses. The Chapel was named "Zoar," and opened the 20th of February, 1827, on which occasion the late George Coombs, of Soho Chapel, London, preached in the morning from the 102 Psalm, 17th verse; Mr J. A. Jones in the afternoon from the 2nd chapter of Phillipians, 20th verse; and Mr. Cox, formerly of Reading now of Woolwich, preached in the evening. That time, circumstances weighed heavily on Mr. Holland's mind; his patience was severely tried, until the early part of the year 1832; when God was pleased (in the riches of his grace,) to bless the word to the ingathering of several souls: some of whom were constrained to put on Christ by baptism. As this time, the late Mr. Burgwin, of Blackwater, was, through age and infirmity, laid aside from the ministry, and some of his hearers, loving a free grace gospel, was induced to come over to Yately; where they agreed to unite them-mensurate with the enlarged extension of the Mr. Jackson, secretary selves in the bonds of Christian fellowship with Society's operations. the few there; and on Thursday, August 28th, to the present asylum, read a short statement re1832, they met for the purpose of forming a Church specting its position for the past year: three of on New Testament principles. The service being the inmates have entered into rest, and the buildcommenced, by singing, Mr. Lemon, now of ing was free from any pecuniary encumbrance. Hartly Row, read five portions of the word, and Mr. Box, the long-tried secretary to the society, prayed, after the second hymn was sung Mr. John presented an account of the Jubilee Fund, by Foreman, of London, stated the nature of a goswhich it appeared about £720 had up to the present time been contributed, including 20 guineas pel Church, and called on the friends to relate the leadings of the Lord in bringing them together. from the chairman, and a few promises yet unful filled. Addresses were delivered by Messrs Pells, Mr. Stone, (one of the present deacons,) replied to the several questions, to the entire satisfaction of of Soho; Russell, of Shoreditch; F. Allport, of all present: the eleven baptized persons, on be- Messrs Meeres and W. K. Rowe prayed. Camberwell; and Mr. Kennett, the Treasurer; ing called upon, raised their right hands to shew their consent. Mr. J. A. Jones, of London, then meeting closed by singing the doxology. Commununited them to each other as a church in the usual addressed, to and collecting cards had of the secreications respecting the Jubilee Fund, &c., may be manner. The infant church then invited their brother, William Holland, to be their pastor; taries: Mr. John Box, 13, Northampton Square., when, after giving a satisfactory account of his E. C; and Mr. W. Jackson, 8, Crescent, Peckham call by grace, and also to the ministry, was declared Rye. by Mr. Foreman, the chosen and accepted pastor of the Church; and in a most solemn prayer, commended him as the minister, with the Church, to the care, and protection, and blessing, of the Lord God of Israel. Afterwards, Mr. Jones delivered a solemn charge to the minister, and Mr. Foreman addressed the Church. Mr. Holland continued with some degree of usefulness at Yately, up to the year 1838; when he was dismissed from this Church, to that of Chester. In the meanwhile God in his providence had brought the late Mr. Husband among them, who was invited by the Church to succeed Mr. Holland in the Pastorate. Under his ministry, the Lord was graciously pleased to bless the provisions of his house, and to feed the poor with bread. During his lifetime, this church enjoyed fellowship with each other; lived in the unity of the Spirit; and in the bond of peace. During Mr. Husband's last illness, and after his death, which event took place on 22nd day of August, 1857, the pulpit was filled with supplies; among whom was Messrs, Taylor, Huggins, and Perritt, the latter, after five months occasional labour, was invited to supply for six months; commencing the 1st Lord's-day in March, 1858. The 31st anniversary was held on the 24th day of May, when Charles Waters Banks preached in the afternoon from Deut. xxxiii. 16 and 17 verses. At the close of this service, although the rain was heavy, upwards of 130 persons sat down to tea. In the evening Mr. Banks took for his text Romans vi. 14 verse. Our brother Banks was led most blessedly into his subjects; and spoke sweetly on the fountain of Grace. The word dropped sweetly into the heart, and many souls echoed to the praise of the riches of that grace by which they were saved from the power of sin BAPTIST CHAPEL, FRESSINGFIELD, SUFFOLK.-Last Michaelmas, a friend said, I will give £10 if you can raise £90-the challenge was accepted, and to work we went. On Thursday, June 10th, 1858, we held our anniversary. By 10 o'clock in the morning were seen faces of some good old friends, and many others, who had come from neighbouring causes of the Redeemer to help us. The Bazaar Room was decorated, and plentifully supplied with fancy and useful articles: these under the superintendance of our indefatigable friend, Mrs. Brown, with the help of Miss Vipond, and others was admirably arranged. The proceeds of the day's sale, entrance, &c., amounted to £20 11s. In the morning, the service of the sanctuary commenced by singing; brother Taylor, of Fulham, read and prayed; and our esteemed brother Collins, was helped to preach with liberty and savor from Isaiah lii. 7; to the refreshing of many. In the afternoon, our good brother Poock, was enabled to speak well for his Master; both discourses were gladly and profitably received. At the close of this service the chapel was cleared; tables for tea fixed on the pews in different parts (below and in gallery) of the chapel, provisions and tea things all seemed to be moved mechanically, for in the short time of 15 minutes all was ready, and at least 250 sat down to tea. After tea, a service was expected of a somewhat different character than in which it finished; it might be most properly called a service of begging. Having £20 in hand, and £25 promised by five individuals of £5 each, it was calculated in addition to the collections, tea, and bazaar proceeds, that £10 more was required that evening. We had worked with the full intention of getting it all the way through; our invaluable pleader, brother Collins, meant we should have it too; tried the old motto, "try, try, try again;" for nearly three quarters of an hour, how he did talk, and beg; it would have done any one good to see and hear how earnest he was in his pleadings. This followed by brother Harriss's kind and stirring appeal, offering to throw in his mite, if others would their's, accomplished our object; and more, for when all things in promise and receipt were put together, the figures stood thus, £110. 13s 8d. Favoured with help, the good will of friends, and especially the good will of our God with us, in blessing, we desire to be thankful. Particularly do we express our thanks to some few staunch Episcopalians, a short and long distance from this village, for their contributions to the Bazaar, and to brother Rye, and for his gathering among the Horham and Rishangle friends, also to two Stoke Ash friends, W. Totman, the ministers, and many others. The tea was given by 16 or 18 individuals, and all the labor connected with the day, was gratuitously done. How easy when all work with love. Your's truly, A. BROWN. brother B. Wale, as pastor of Providence Chapel, London Street, was holden this day. Two sermons were preached yesterday by C. W. Banks; who also preached again this morning; his text yesterday was Jer. iii. 17; and this morning it was Psalm 87, 6 & 7. "Of Zion it shall be said, "This and that man was born in her." A beautiful boothe was erected in Mr. Sykes's Nursery Grounds, where dinner and tea was most comfortably served up. In the afternoon and evening, brother Stringer, of Gravesend, preached two useful sermons, sound in the grace of the doctrine and experience of the Spirit's testimony, and of all the services we can say, the Lord gave us good tokens. For many years the cause at London street, has had its afflictions and trials, but at the present time the favour of the Lord is found. Brother Wale's ministry is gathering in several whose testimony is commended to the consciences of the tried people of God in this Church; the deacons, pastor, and members are, in all essential things, united, and it is our most ardent desire that the present pastorate may be of a long and happy duration. The peaceful spirit, and growing powers of our esteemed brother Wale appear well suited to the position in which we hope the Lord has placed him. "AN OLD HUNTINGTONIAN." MELBOURNE, CAMBS.-MT. C. H. Spurgeon, delivered two powerful sermons in this place, on Friday, July 2nd. Tents were provided to accommodate 1000 persons; but owing to the unsettled state of the weather, not more than 600 partook of tea. There were present about 3000 to listen to the gospel as proclaimed in the afternoon. In the evening between 6000, and 7000, of all classes congregated to hear him, from the text, "come buy wine and milk without money and without price." At the close, Mr. S., in his appeal to his hearers for money, to remove the debt off the Baptist Chapel, said, last year he preached at Melbourne, for funds towards the erection of his New Tabernacle, when the amount raised by tea, and collection, exceeded that of any place in England, Sheffield excepted. We earnestly pray that God may bless his labors here, and where'er he goes to proclaim the unsearchable riches of Christ, and may the churches throughout the land be aroused from their lethargic state. We have much reason to thank A GOOD DAY AT RAUNDS. DEAR BROTHER-Many friends had considerable fear on account of the threatening aspect of the heavens; but the Lord was pleased to command the sun to shine until the close of the day. We were glad to find our old and valuable friend, Geo. Murrell, looking well; but judge of our surprize when instead of seeing Cozens, the sturdy polemic, a stripling of youthful appearance was pointed out to us as his substitute: upon enquiry, we found the name he bore was familiar in our ears for often dear brother, have we heard you speak of your young friend Benjamin Davies, of Greenwich. As soon as we heard who had come, we began to hope no disappointment would be felt, and so far as we could ascertain, this hope was realized; for all seemed to take the advice of the preacher himself, who before he began his discourse, begged of them to hear as well as they could; and if the countenance be an index of the mind, we should imagine that they heard well, for the whole congregation, almost without an exception, looked happy, cheerful and contented. At 5 o'clock, nearly 300 persons sat down to tea in a large malthouse recently erected, and kindly lent by Lot Arnsby, Esq. Here, dear brother, we could not help enjoying ourselves, for the company were so cheerful, and the provision so good, that whilst it threw your London tea drinking completely in the shade, it reflected the greatest credit upon the ladies, who together with some of our male friends had provided the whole without any expence whatever to the cause, Noble work indeed! In the evening, dear old father Murrell preached an excellent sermon taking for his text Isaiah lxi, and last clause of 3rd verse "That he might be glorified." In opening his discourse, he remarked that the language of his text would be an appropriate termination to each verse in the chapter, for the PORTSMOUTH.-Re-opening of Baptist Chapel, object of Jehovah in all his works, was, that he Garden Row, Landport. This place which has might be glorified. Our brother dwelt upon the been singularly blessed of God as the birth place works of creation, providence, and grace, shew- of many precious souls, was re-opened on Lord'sing how the Lord was glorified in them all. The day, July 11th, 1858. Mr. R. Bowles, of Poplar, proceeds of the anniversary amounted to nearly £22, which most certainly proves that the people preached morning and evening, and Mr. Keyworth in the afternoon. Both sowers and reapers rehad a mind to give. We found that our old friend joiced together. This place was opened through Abbott's poetic muse is still alive, for notwithstanding the onerous duties of his pastorate, he the kindness of one or two friends at Portsmouth, regularly composes one hymn every Lord's-day and Brother Keyworth requested to come and sojourn among them. A house and shop has morning, and an extra one upon special occasions; been taken for him at Landport wherein to exwe heard him say that he had in his possession ercise his Lawful vocation-that of a working more than 1100 hymns of his own composition, cutler. So with preaching, and grinding razors. Amongst the ministers present we noticed bre- &c., he hopes to be able to provide things honest thren Clements, of Woodford, and Trimmings, of in the sight of all men. At present he bas neiIrthlingborough. ther stock nor capital. What God fearing person can help him! Direct to James Keyworth, 16, Great Charlotte Street, Landport; or Rev. J. Sargeant, 23, Lion Terrace, Portsmouth. ONE WHO WAS PRESENT. READING, JUNE 28th., 1858.-The first anniversary commemorative of the settlement of the God for the marvellous manner in which He has across the Baptism, and the Lord's Supper; OB, ROBERT FLOCKHART-A NARRATIVE AND A REVIEW. hospital, it pleased God that I got well again, and I went back to the regiment to do duty. Soon after my return, we were ordered to Calcutta, which is about seventy miles distant from Burhampore. When we reached Calcutta, we encamped in the glacis in front of Fort-William, the barracks being filled with troops. OUR notice of this noted Scotch Street Preacher was commenced last month. His natural life-and the first work of God on his soul, was then referred to. While so many endeavour to cast into the shade things essentially connected with the Gospel of the grace of God, we feel the highest pleasure in introducing to being a church in the regiment (it was con"We remained here some time, and there the notice of our readers such instances nected with the Baptists), and the members of the power of God in salvation, as no all knowing of the change that had passed believer can dispute, as no unbeliever can upon me, hailed me as a man that had repenoverturn. Robert Flockhart's testimony ted of his sins, and believed in the Lord Jesus now stands before the Church and be-Christ, and wished me to be baptized, and to fore the world too, as a cheering and join the church. Having first given myself to the Lord, I was willing to give myself conclusive illustration of the great pro- also to them; but I was prejudiced against mise spoken by our Lord, "And when being baptised, and all the reasonings that HE, THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH is come, he man could reason would not have persuaded shall lead you into all truth." Here is a distress of mind, regarding this matter. me. I experienced much anxiety, and even I poor ignorant soldier-a sinner deeply lost a whole night's sleep in endeavouring to sunken in sin-called by the Spirit of find out whether adult baptism was agreeable God-and led vitally, and practically, in- to scripture, and sanctioned by the Lord to all those saving and God-glorifying Jesus. I spent the night in prayer to God, principles which give a man to stand be- and in studying his word. At last I came to the conclusion, after a most careful and fore the visible church, and the world ly- prayerful study of the subject, that whatever ing in the arms of the wicked One, whose is not of faith is sin, and I reasoned thus with whole after-life was one great sermon myself. When I was born, I was a weakly upon that text of Paul's-one continuous child, and thought not likely to live. My comment upon those immortal words, father, thinking it would endanger any chance "Where sin abounded, there grace doth much more abound." The volume from whence we gather our material-(THE STREET PREACHER-published by Adam and Charles Black) contains a series of serious temptations with which the adversary assailed Flockhart after the grace of God called up into spiritual life, his precious and heaven-beloved soul. We cannot find room for them. Our desire, this month, is to shew "How Robert Flockhart became a Baptist;" and how, in union therewith, the Lord gave him clear and comfortable views of that "ONE OFFERING" whereby the Church of God is perfected for ever. Very reluctantly we omit many beautiful features in Flockhart's conversion, and in the formation of his Christian character; and come to the period when grace brought him out into an open and public profession of his faith in Christ. This is given in the following manner : "After my two years of affliction in the VOL. XIV.-No. 162. sent for the minister to sprinkle me, and put thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, 'I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. And he commanded the chariot to stand still; and they went down both into the water, both Philip, and the eunuch, and he baptized him. And when they came up out of the L t water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more, and he went on his way rejoicing.' "I read also, that when Jesus commanded his disciples to go and preach the gospel to every creature, he added these words: He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved.' Believing is here put before baptism, and without faith it is impossible to please God.' Jesus himself was baptized in the river Jordan, and all the apostles, and all the primitive Christians were baptized. I was thus fully persuaded, in my own mind, that adult bap. tism was in accordance with the Word of God; and that, if I loved him, I must obey his commands cheerfully and believingly. So I gave in my name to the church in the regiment, and word was sent to the mission church in the city, that Robert Flockhart had become a true penitent, had repented of his sins, and through divine grace had believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, and was recommended to the church in Calcutta for baptism and admission to membership. "A deep interest being felt by the brethren in the regiment in my case, application was made by them individually to their respective officers for leave to go to Calcutta, distant from Fort-William about three miles, to be present at my baptism. Leave was granted, and I got up early the following Sabbath morning, and went to church in the Bazaar. The service being ended, the missionaries were kind enough to invite us to their residence, and we spent the rest of the morning in devotional exercises. After being thus occupied for the greater portion of the morning, breakfast was provided for all of us by the missionaries' wives. It was truly a most delightful and gratifying spectacle to see thirty converted soldiers sitting down together at the same table in love and unity, and the missionaries' wives serving us all with warm affection. "It made me ashamed of myself. My heart melted with tears of joy when I thought what I once was, and what company I once kept, and now what a change had taken place. It was like a little heaven below. "After breakfast we prayed, and we sang praises to God, and our minds were prepared, and in a pleasant frame to hear the gospel preached. Mr. Ward preached the sermon from 1. Tim. i. According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.' It was a delightful sermon. Then after the sermon there were four persons to be baptized; a civilian and his wife (the civilian was a white man, and his wife a coloured woman) a native woman, and the soldier-the red-coat. Two lines of a hymn were sung by each. I shall never forget my two lines 'He was immersed in Jordan's flood, I saw in my baptism a lively representation of "After the baptisms were over, the civilian and I went into a private room adjoining the church to change our dress. While doing so, he said to me, 'How light 1 feel now after having performed this duty in a manner agreeable to God's word.' Having resumed usual clothing, we next went to commemorate the Lord's death along with our brethren. Seated at the Lord's table for the first time, I had faith to discern the Lord's body broken for me, and his blood shed for me. By faith I ate his body, and drank his blood, and in doing so, he made himself known to me in the breaking of bread.' By the ear of faith, I seemed to hear him saying, Eat, O friends, and drink abundantly, O beloved!" I said in my heart, O Lord God, this is not after the manner of men!' The more of his glory I saw, the lower I lay, and I was convinced that whatever I was or hoped to be, I owed it all to sovereign grace and redeeming love. Many have carnal views of the Lord's supper. They look no farther than the bread and wine. Faith, however, looks at Christ, and lives upon him." We must here pause: but the subsequent life and labors of Flockhart shall be found in the "The Earthen Vessel." THE GREAT MYSTERY AND PERFECT GLORY OF THE GOSPEL DISPENSATON, No. II. "I the Lord have spoken it, and I will do it." Ezekiel xxxvi. 36. THE first branch of the discourse was 66 the medium, through which the LORD has spoken." I have been looking at the whirlwind; one of the great voices by which Jehovah spake to Ezekiel; but I cannot get my thoughts on to paper this month. I shall occupy but a very small space, by way of noticing a new volume recently put into my hands, entitled, Gospel in Ezekiel, by Dr. Guthrie." "The chapter upon the instrumentality GOD emThis volume opens with a pleasantly written ploys in the gospel kingdom. It, certainly, is one of the deep mysteries of this dispensation, that men, many of them the most unlearned, the most singular, and not a few of them, who have been the most sinful, are called by grace, to be found among the devoted followers of the LORD JESUS and among the earnest and the useful ministers of the gospel. I have read the history of many who are gone home. I can throw my mind's eye over a large number of churches where we have good brethren, who as pastors, preachers, helpers and teachers, abound in all directions. A careful and charitable review of the peculiar development of their gifts; the mode and manner of their ministry, the prejudices and partialities of their proceedings, and other things, would form a book of no small value. But, leaving that field for the present, let the thought that the Lord has condescended to use man for His own glory, and his fellow-creature's good, occupy our minds for one moment. In this, as the Scotchman says, is seen "the kindness of God to man ;" and the wisdom of God in fitting man to be helpful to his fellow-man, In the |