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the modelier had not got all in readiness for his return; (in the modelier's house brother E. resides, which he freely gives for the use of the Mission;) he came to ask pardon of brother E. but sent before him a large present of fruits, &c. &c. by his servants, and himself waited at a considerable distance at a flight of steps fronting the house, till he knew that his presence was accepted, (which is always the signal for an approach to a superior,) and then he advanced, pulling off his shoes at the door, and came into the house. It is needless to add, that all this was unnecessary with brother E. but such is their custom, and I think custom seems almost to be one of their deities. I could not but think of the conduct of Jacob to Esau after their disagreement and long seperation.

10. As we went to our devotions in the Fort this evening, saw the Moormen at theirs. On the parapet of the bridge, and round the banks of the river, where they perform their ablutions, seemingly dead to all other objects and observers, (though it is quite a public place, on the Esplanade,) they prostrate themselves with the utmost reverence, and kiss the ground, and adore towards the skies. I was much struck with two things in their worship, the absence of which is often a reproach to Christians, viz. their deep and solemn reverence in worship, and their deadness or indifference to all observers. We are sometimes ashamed before men, to own that we are the followers of the blessed Jesus, and blush at its being known. O how ought we rather to blush for our vile ingratitude!! I find it of some little use to me in learning the Portuguese which is spoken here, to have studied the European Portuguese.

19. There is an excellent class here, consisting of soldiers and Portuguese people, some of whom enjoy real Christian experience, and all seem to be striving to enjoy it; it is always a blessing to meet with them.

20. We went with Mr. Sneyd, the provincial judge, (who by his influence procured our admission,) to visit a Gentoo temple; Mr. S. had kindly provided boats, &c. to cross a very fine lake to the spot where the temple was situated; the views round this lake are enchanting, on every side rising grounds and towering hills covered with verdure. Our path to the temple lay through the jungle chiefly, which was very pleasing. The temple (if an old mouldering cottage should be called by such a name,) is situated at the bottom of a deep valley, almost buried in trees. It is divided into

three apartments; we were only to enter the first, but could see into the others; in the second was a lesser god; in the interior was a much larger one, a hideous figure, frightful in the extreme, but gaudily dressed with silk, gold, flowers, &c. Before both the idols were placed tables covered with fruits, flowers, rice, &c. &c. the walls all round were painted with grotesque figures, just as in an English puppet show, the doors hung with festoons of olas,flowers,&c. I really felt quite a horror on my spirits while in the place, and wished much to retire; but we had not witnessed the absurd and disgusting ceremony about to take place, in the offering these fruits, &c. to the idols. The priest (a wretched old man almost without clothes,) sang hymns of praise to the idol in Tamul, in which, as he informed us, he thanked it for his daily food, &c. which he firmly believed this piece of brass sent him. Afterwards he rung a little bell violently, offered incense, sprinkling the flowers, which he was about to present to the idol, from a little pot of I suppose holy water! and waving the lamps, (of which there were very many) before it. After all this he fell on his face before the image, kissed the ground in token of great reverence, and ended his evening devotions with a long harangue to the senseless, inanimate, stock before him! This kind of ceremony is gone through every evening, and they only eat the things thus offered to the idols. Mr. S. informs us, that multitudes come to this temple at stated periods from a great distance to worship. Mr. S. interpreted for us in a long conversation which we held with the old man, endeavouring to expose the vanities of idol worship, &c. &c. in which he made many subtle shifts, and artful evasions, and seemed fully prepared to avert every blow at his god, which he affirmed would eventually introduce him into heaven!! This old man was not without his cavils at the Christian religion, of which we are informed he knows something in theory. O when will their chains be broken, and Jesus receive even the "heathen for his inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for his possession." Could our beloved friends in England, who wor ship not a God unknown, who believe not a lie, who follow not a cunninglydevised fable, behold those scenes of idolatry, how would it add wings to their benevolent prayers, and exertions for the salvation of the idolatrous world

26. We had a most blessed season at class, the young people were much affected; I trust the Lord will arise here, and mighttily maintain his cause against

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27. To-day we accompanied brother M-Kenny for the purpose of preaching to the natives, baptizing their children, marrying, &c.

In the evening we visited a Budhist temple at Dadallah, the same where brother Harvard, some time ago, preached under the viranda, (as I read in the Missionary Notices in England.) Here is quite a college of priests, who, in their graceful yellow robes, soon flocked round us, and civilly conducted us to the temple, and from thence to the library, where there are a great many books on olas; and in the midst we were much pleased to see two copies of the New Testament, in Cingalese. We held a long conversation. (through the interpreter,) with the head priest, who seemed fully adequate to support it, being a very shrewd and clever man, but rooted, of course, in his errors, asserting that the world was made by chance, and various other absurdities. However, they seemed pleased with cur visit, and thanked us for our endeavours to instruct them. We invited them to our house, and promised a second visit, wishing to excite in them a spirit of inquiry concerning the Christian religion. In the temple, (which is elegantly painted,) we saw a colossal figure of Budhu, in a reclining posture, measuring 18 cubits, and every way proportioned, made of clay and painted yellow. A table before the idol was spread with flowers, the scent of which, and the heat of the place, were enough to overpower the senses Outside is an elegant mausoleum, in which the bones of Budhu are said to rest; but, according to this tradition, he must have had a prodigious heap of bones, as there is a similar inausoleum to every temple of note. This monument is not unlike the dome of our St. Paul's, only terminating in a point. The walk to this place (about three miles from Galle) is very pleasant, and the country round it delightful. It was at this temple that George Nadoris de Silva was a priest, previous to his turning from Budhuism to Christianity.

May 29. I have been preaching for the first time to the Cingalese, through an interpreter, and found it a delightful employ. I bless God for a humble portion of his Spirit, I trust, animating me in this arduous work. I felt uncommon power to plead with the Lord for their conversion. Brother M'Kenny held a conversation of nearly two hours with one of the priests (from Dadallah temple) on the Christian religion. I hope there is some stir amongst them.

June 1. We partook of the sacrament in Galle church; it was a blessed season to my soul; but few communicants, The same priest came again; he seems to be inquiring earnestly. Among other things he said that he had heard, that the Christian's God heard and answered prayer, was it so? He said he would come again more fully to open his mind. We gave him several Cingalese tracts, parables, &c.

June 5. The priest from Dadallah has been here again, and expressed a wish to forsake Budhism, and embrace Christianity; however, as brother E. wished to ascertain his sincerity, and be convinced of the purity of his intentions in taking such a step, he did not give him any flattering assurances, which might have the effect of basing his mind, but judiciously told him, that if, after well weighing the matter, he were willing to take up the cross of Christianity, he would be received under a course of instruction. Made my first attempt to read a sermon in Portuguese to a few people in the fort, and succeeded pretty well, as my instructors inform me. Blessed be my Divine Master for this.

June 6. Had a blessed season in preaching from Luke xviii. 13. Glory be to God, it has a little revived my almost drooping spirit. If I can but see souls converted, it is all my wish. As to my work, &c. I have a present reward. Ó Lord, bless the means of grace to the conversion of thousands, who in the last day will rise up aud call thee blessed, for sending the means among them. (To be continued.)

WEST INDIES.

TOBAGO.-Extract of a Letter from Mr. SMEDLEY, dated Tobago, May 18, 1819.

I DID not reach Tobago till the 24th of March, owing to the very tedious passage we had from the district, and my having to wait several weeks in Barbadoes for the sailing of the mail-boat. The flock having been so long without a shepherd, were just giving up all hopes of having

one; so that my arrival was doubly wel come. I am, however, very happy to report to you that our mission canse in Tobago, though so very young, has sustained no apparent loss from the long absence of the missionary.

I arrived here on the 24th of March,

pain of seeing open doors into which I cannot enter, as I have no hope of being able to divide my labours between town and country to any good effect.

I was conversing a few weeks ago with a gentleman, who has given me free access to his estate, concerning the pleasing prospects which I conceived lay before us in this island; he immediately replied, "Sir, we want labourers; send us pious men, and much good will be done." I hope, therefore, dear fathers and brethren, you will take this important subject into consideration; and though an additional labourer may, for a season, prove an additional expense to the Mission Fund, yet I am persuaded it would not long be the case; and you know, the redemption of the soul is infinitely more precious than gold and silver.

and found it still an open door, and I am persuaded, a great and an effectual door. The precious few whom brother Rayner joined in society, I found stedfast in the faith; hungering after the word of life, and earnestly looking and praying for the messenger of Divine Truth. My congregations in the town of Scarborough are regularly large on the Sunday evenings, and equally serious and attentive. I have not discovered the least sign of opposition to the Gospel, not even in the countenance of one of my hearers. Some of the most respectable persons in the community are evidently inclined to patronize our cause; in proof of which they have very liberally lent their pecuniary aid.Upon the whole, it may be said, that very few missions have presented prospects of usefulness more flattering than that of Tobago. Our newly-formed society in Scarborough is greatly on the increase. I am now obliged to divide the class, and to meet them at separate times. They are all, at present, but babes in Christian knowledge and experience of Divine things; so that I have to feed them not with strong meat, (for, as yet, they are not able to bear it,) but with the sincere milk of the word, that they may grow thereby. But before we shall be able to realize the prospects of doing good which lie before us, another missionary must be sent: until this be the case, I shall have the JAMAICA.-Extract of a Letter from Mr. HUDSON, dated Grateful Hill, May 24, 1819.

In reading over your latest Report the other day, I found great enlargement of soul towards the perishing heathen world. With gratitude and wonder did my soul survey the stupendous machine which the grace and providence of God hath in this day set in motion; how complicated and extensive, and yet how harmonious are its movements; "being fitly joined together, and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, making continual increase of the body."

I thank God his hand has been with me. Though in the solitary mountains, I find the consoling and supporting presence of the Lord. I am happy to be where God would have me be, and would rather be an humble Missionary, calling sinners to salvation, with one meal a day, than in any other station. I feel my heart in the work, and I am sure that work is of God, from the wonderful effects produced on the minds of the poor negroes. We have a beautiful little chapel on Grateful Hill. O how would you and the dear people at home be affected to see the poor negroes coming over the bills for miles on the Lord's day, making the woods resound with the praises of God. On the Lord's-day our chapel is crowded with attentive people; they seem as if they would eat the word. We have had an increase of 70 souls in eight weeks, and still the prospect brightens, I have Extract of a Letter from Mr ADAMS, dated Spanish Town, Aug. 5, 1819. I find, by the Report and Notices lately received, that I am appointed for Kingston, but various circumstances seemed to make it necessary to station me in Spanish Town at our last district meeting, and I

had the pleasure of seeing many die happy in the love of Christ. Thanks be to God, who maketh us to triumph, and spreadeth by us the savor of his knowledge in every place. When I think that the work in which we are employed has a reference to immortal souls, the glory of God, and an eternal world, all the sufferings of the present time seem to fall beneath my feet. I feel particularlythankful that I have been able to labour without any interruption, excepting from an attack of fever, from which I soon recovered. While I was in Spanish Town, (for about three months), the place was like an hospital. One of the most skilful physicians died, and another went away almost dead with fever. Our people trembled for me, but during the time of contagion and death, the Lord preserved me. I never had better health, though I went much among

the sick.

came here accordingly, though I felt a desire to labour the first year or two, with some experienced brother, rather than to have the whole care of a society at once devolve upon ine. This, however, was

not expedient, I was obliged to remain silent for about six weeks after I arrived, in consequence of not having a license. I applied to the Magistrates for liberty to preach by indulgence, till the Court of Quarter Sessions, but without effect. I was advised, in a friendly way, not to preach till I had legal authority. When the Sessions came I applied, accompanied by brother Ratcliffe, and my documents were clo ely inspected by the bench; and being informed that they were quite satisfactory," I immediately had the oaths administered.

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I have been endeavouring to enlarge my sphere of action, by making application to some estates for permission to instruct the negroes in Christianity, but hitherto have not met with that success I could wish. A person of colour at Passage Fort, (six miles from this,) has opened his house for me, and I have preached there twice, and intend visiting it as often as I can. Not having any horse is against my getting out much, and the finances of the society will not

allow it. The friends, seeing my need, have just begun a private subscription to purchase one for my use, and those that may succeed me.

I am happy and thankful to say, that my health is good; I have not yet experienced any sickness: my wife has been very ill twice, but medical aid being procured she has recovered, and I trust her health is now established. We have had some increase in our society since I have been here, though not very considerable; but the members in general seem thirsting after holiness, and I have reason to believe" God is with us." The brethren on the island are wel, except brother Hudson, who has been brought to the verge of the grave, but is now recovering. Since I have been here my mind has not been a little exercised, but I hope in God, and feel that he supports me. I hope to persevere in the work to which God has called me with increasing diligence, and that my time and talents will all be devoted unto Him to whom my more than all is due. Extract from Mr. UNDERHILL's Journal. Feb. 18, 1819. This day we arrived at Morant Bay. On the 21st brother Horne and I qualified for this parish and St. David's. Same day, brother Hudson and I went to Kingston, and waited the district-meeting, which began in love, on the 5th of March, and ended in peace on the 7th ; after which brother Horne and I had a warm ride to our circuit.

March 8th, Sunday. Preached this morning at Morant Bay, for the first time in Jamaica. I had a good time, and the Lord was present.

18th, Wednesday. Commenced my mission to the country part of the circuit, trusting in the Lord for support and direction, for I felt I was a stranger in a strange land. In the evening I arrived safe at Buth, and was entertained with great hospitality and respect, by Dr. West, Physician to the bath, who, on my leaving him next morning, gave me a letter of introduction to an estate 12 miles farther on; at which place I took dinner, and in the evening rode on to Manchioneel Bay. Here I found a few poor people anxious to be instructed in the things of God; their joy was great at the prospect of having the gospel preached to them, as they have not had it for many years in this place, and their parish church is 25 miles distant. The only means of instruction they have is from two brown men, the one a slave the other free. These are two of the seals of Mr. Bradnack's ministry. The

free man, who can read, on a Sunday morning reads the church service, after which they meet their classes; in this Tanner they have been seeking their way through the fire of persecution for some years. One of the poor black woin the following manner, “O me, massa, men, not in society, expressed her joy me so tankful you com tech we, wee so ignorant, so dark, so blind, we no notink." This I found literally true with regard to some of them; for having occasion to ride about four miles up the mountains, I met with a poor black man, whose mind was much darker than his face; he knew not that there was a God, or that he had a soul, but thought when he died he should perish like the beasts: "Massa, me no no pray, me no know have soul, me no know how me made, me no know God." I asked him, Are you willing to learn? to which he replied with a laugh, "O me, massa, me, nobody learn me.”

April 4th, Saturday. Brother Horne and I waited upon the vestry of St. David's, for the purpose of giving them an opportunity of examining our credentials, and to obtain their consent to open a place for preaching there. They examined Mr. Horne's letter of ordination, &c. and asked a few questions relative to our doctrines, and then referred the business to their rector, who was pleased, and signified his entire approbation, and wished we might have our service at the same time as he had his in the church, as

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did all the gentlemen present. O the goodness of God! those that were our enemies, are now our friends. Lord give us the meekness of wisdom, that we may improve to thy glory the peace we now enjoy.

April 14. I paid a visit to brother Hudson at Spanish Town, and found him not only dwelling in peace, but living in the affections of the people.

19th. I opened our preaching house in St. David's; it was much crowded, and I trust many were determined to know nothing save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

23d. In the last 14 days I have rode many miles, mostly on horseback, in the heat of the sun; and so far from feeling any injury from it, I do not know that my health was ever better than it is this day.

25, Saturday. Took possession of Kendal Castle-house, at Manchioneel Bay, Extract from Mr.

April 23, 1819. Rode to Springfield, and took breakfast with T. Thompson. This gentleman has been so long and so sincerely the friend of our missionaries, and of true religion, that I could not help feeling regret and sorrow when he told me that he had sold his place, house, &c. After breakfast Mr. T. introduced a Hebrew tract. Mr. a Jew, began to read it. After a little time it appeared that in opposite columns were placed Old Testament prophecies of the Redeemer, and New Testament fulfil ments. 1 accompanied him with the English Bible through many of the most striking passages. Mr. L. another Jew sat by.

for a preaching-house. I agreed for the rent and repairs of the same on the 8th instant

26th, Sunday. I preached in the house to a crowded and attentive congregation.

27th. Being stopped on my way home by Plantain Garden house, I spent the remainder of the day with Dr. West, at Bath. Here I met with Mr. S―――, a magistrate, (a friendly man without ostentation,) and several other gentlemen, all of whom assured me that they were determined to have a preaching house at Bath, if we (meaning Mr. H. and myself) would supply them. I then told them, that if they would furnish us with a place we would give them all the labour we could. This was truly pleasing to me, for we have 500 slaves, and nine free persons, making together 520 members of society in the neighbourhood of Bath, all of whom have to walk eight miles, and some 16, to Morant Bay, to preaching. HORNE's Journal.

to a large company, from St. Paul's prayer for the Ephesians. In the evening I put them in mind of the great day of his wrath, and urged the inquiry," Who shall be able to stand?"

30. Set out for Manchioneel; dined at Peticotte, and rode ten miles to Goldengrove; Mr. M'C. was very kind; this is the most princely house and finest property in this part of the island; six hundred negroes, well provided for in temporal matters; the average produce is about 600 tons of sugar, £30,000 prime cost, and the rum will produce two fifths more; there is only 2000 acres under culture for the above produce.

May 2. The chapel at Manchioneel was full, and I began at half past nine o'clock from John xxi. 17.; and at three P. M. I spoke to a crowded house from Rev. vi 17. I found much satisfaction in examining the classes in the interval, and after the last service. Our society is doing well, but our enemies hate us with a bitter hatred.

Sunday 25. I have often observed the negroes, when coming to chapel, take off their hats at the gate. To-day I noticed a company of them; they made a stop at the gate, and said a short prayer, and then proceeded to the chapel. This no, doubt would be looked on by many as arising from superstitious notions; to me it affords a proof that they have a deep sense of reverence, and respect for the house of prayer, and that they are coming to it in a very suitable temper of mind; a temper, the absence of which is the curse of thousands, who think no more of the matter than if they were going to the market or the shop.-Spoke plainly and forcibly Since we made extracts from the above letters from Jamaica, the letters containing the following mournful intelligence came to hand.

Sunday 9. Had a good congregation at Morant Bay at ten, preached on the faith of Abel. Spent two hours at the Sunday School, to which Mr. T. accompanied me; at night the congregation were much disturbed by a person who left the chapel cursing me, and returned in about 20 minutes with a cutlass, raging like a fury.

From Mr. RATCLIFFE, dated Kingston, Jamaica, August 30, 1819. I write at present under no ordinary feelings of sorrow, excited in part by the late mournful events which have tran

spired in our little mission family. Several of us have been put into the furnace, and the flames have played with awful

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