out of the mountain: Daniel ii. 35-45. This illustrated by a reference to history, especially that of the great empires, in which it was proved that all changes, and revolutions, and dynasties, were overruled for the purpose of promoting the interests of the Redeemer's kingdom. The world itself continues to stand for this purpose. This thought is very cheering and encouraging to those who are engaged in missionary enterprises, because there is no possibility of failure. Persia and Hindostan are already his. China is delivered to him. The Burmese Empire is his, by grant. So are Turkey, South America, Spain, and Italy.

The silver and the gold are his.

All hearts are his; and he can, therefore, easily incline his servants to come forward and offer themselves to the missionary work, and others to support them in it.

The gifts and graces of the Spirit are his; and he can, therefore, fit and qualify them for the work.

The elements are at his disposal-winds and waves-and every particle of matter in the whole creation.

The hearts of the heathen are his. He can, therefore, dispose them to sanction and encourage their labours; and can prepare their hearts to receive their message.

All enemies, and difficulties, and opposition are under his control. He will, therefore, be sure to carry on his work. Hence

he has always had agents for this work. He sent Augustine to Britain, Xavier to Japan, Elliot to America, and Swartz to Tranquebar.

II. The ground upon which it is made. This grant has an express reference to the covenant transactions between the Father and the Son, as expressed in Isaiah liii. 10, 11, 12; Psalm xxii. 6-28; Philippians ii. 6-11. "This was the joy that was set before him when he endured the cross," &c. III. Make a practical application of it to the subject before us.

Objection supposed. "If all things are delivered to Christ, and all nations will certainly be brought into subjection to him, then what need of missionary efforts?—why not leave God to do his own work?" Answer

1. "The command of God is binding upon every one who professes to know his name:" Matthew xxviii. 19.

2. God works in, and by, the use of means. 3. A principle of gratitude and love to the Saviour will constrain the real Christian to engage, and that heartily, in this glorious work. Also gratitude for gospel privileges.

4. He is likewise influenced by a deep and tender compassion to the souls of his fellow

creatures.

5. A dreadful curse is denounced against those who refuse to lend a helping hand to the cause of God. See Judges v. 23; Haggai i. 4, 6, 9; Proverbs xxiv. 11, 12.

6. The Christian finds a powerful motive

to active exertion in the reward that Christ has promised to every effort that is made, from love to him, to promote his glory. See Daniel xii. 3; 2 Corinthians ix. 6; Proverbs xix. 17; Haggai ii. 18, 19; Matthew xxv. 40; Matthew x. 42; 1 Thessalonians ii. 19, 20.

SACRAMENTAL SERVICES.

SION CHAPEL.

The Rev. George Collison presided. The following ministers and others also engaged in the services :-Rev. Messrs. Mannering, Williams, Hodson, Hillyard, Reed, Emblin, Boddington, Saunders, Muscutt, Kirkness, Mulley, Moore, Redford, Mays, Pitt, Quigley, Jones, Evans, Vautin; Hicks, Wastell, Seaborn, and Haywood, Students.

ORANGE-STREET CHAPEL.

The Rev. Dr. Winter presided. The following other ministers also engaged in the services; Rev. Messrs. H. B. Jeula, Dr. Steinkopff, Robinson, Vaughan, Dr. Morison, Dunn, Legge, Washbourn, Dean, Wilson, Castleden, Meadows, Blood, West, Day, and Poland.

SILVER-STREET CHAPEL.

The Rev. Dr. Bennett presided. The following other ministers also took part in the services-Rev. Messrs. Hunt, Adey, Hall, Carter, Rose, Jones (of Madagascar), Moase, Wood, Palmer, and Garthwaite.

KENNINGTON CHAPEL.

The Rev. George Clayton presided. The following other ministers also engaged in the services-Rev. Messrs. Hunt, Browne, Cecil, Richards, Alexander, Jackson, Dr. Shoveller, Adam, Temple, Arundel, Caston, Newth, &c. &c.*

CLAREMONT CHAPEL.

Rev. J. A. James presided. The following other ministers also engaged in the services, viz. Rev. Messrs. T. P. Bull, Slatterie, Redford, Ellis, T. James, Wooldridge, Goulty, J. Bull, Ashton, Harry, Spencer, Vint, jun., Fletcher, Tyler, Varty, Gilbert, Yockney, Tidman, Blackburn, and Fairbrother.

ST. THOMAS'S-SQUARE, HACKNEY.

The Rev. Dr. Fletcher presided, opened the meeting by prayer, and gave an introductory address. The following other ministers also engaged in the services :-Rev. Messrs. Robertson, Jefferson, Morren, Campbell, Townley, and Dr. Burder.

*The names of some of the ministers who engaged in the services at Kennington Chapel we have not been able to obtain.

THE subject of the present brief and hasty narrative was, with his parents, moving in respectable circumstances in Lancashire, until, by the hand of Providence, they were led to fix their abode in the metropolis of this kingdom. Shortly after this, both father and mother were called to their rest; and their orphan, while yet a child, was left to the exclusive care and protection of Heaven.

Notwithstanding this heavy bereavement, it was fully apparent that, in early youth, his whole mental character had become wedded to objects of a sublime and celestial kind. Instead of being seduced by the bewitching smiles of those pleasures to which his orphan state left him exposed, he ever displayed an entire separation from those indulgences, which, however fair to the eye, invariably lead to disappointment and pain. In him, an attachment to the holiest of causes, a fervour of character, and an unwearied zeal of effort, were the bud of promise as to future unremitting and well-rewarded labours in the vineyard of gospel

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ordinances. Few men have received a more heavenly bias in childhood, or exhibited a more willing obedience in riper youth.

When the period arrived at which he should personally enter upon the labours of life, he commenced a secular employment of the most important and extensive description. As a proof that religion does not unfit a man for lawful worldly pursuits, we may mention, that, so attentive and remarkable was he, even in temporal business, that he might have obtained a mark of approbation from that monarch toward whom his unbiassed loyalty was ever cherished, and often evidenced in verbal declaration and actual fact. This public tribute was offered to him while in connexion with the extensive brewery over part of which the new London Docks have since been erected. While thus occupied, his soul was not immersed in earthly things. He has often been heard to say, that he never called a dependent to labour on the Sabbath; and on a Saturday evening he has often laid aside his own clothes, and

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