The glory of God, appeared to be visible, in every part of creation. I saw the hills, mountains and fields, all lying beneath the omniscient eye of God, and answer

every way suited to my necessities. Tears flowed without control. The language of my heart was, O my dear Saviour, come, and take an everlasting possession of my soul; I biding the great end for which they

were

thee a hearty welcome, to my heart, and would now lie low, at thy feet for ever. My emotions so great, that I found it difficult to keep myself from immediately kneeling upon the floor, and extending my arms where I then was in the meeting house. I had no idea that this was conversion. I returned home, and without mentioning any thing to the family, retired to rest as usual. And here, again, I found my soul drawn forth in the most affectionate desires after the Saviour. I found those beautiful lines in Dr. Watts' versification applicable to what I then felt:

"My flesh lay resting on my bed, My soul arose on high."

were created, the glory of God.
And now the thought occurred,
Shall man, who is the noblest
part of creation, be silent? This
was an amazing thought! I
stood like
astonished at
had I never

myself. Why
thought of this before? I now
saw that I had indeed been will-
fully blind, and that it would
have been just in God, had he
left me to my own chosen way.
I now began to imagine that
this might be conversion. But
I had many doubts about it, be
cause that during all these ex-
ercises, I had strangely forgot
ten myself. These doubts were
however soon removed, when I
found that I was entirely willing
that God should dispose of me
for time and eternity, as he saw
best, and most for his glory.→
And oh, what heart-felt joy did
it give me, to reflect that I was
in the hands of God.
It was
like an anchor, to my soul.

"The Bible, religious meetings, and the duties of the closet became the food of my soul. The latter becomes every day more precious to me. How does my heart frequently expand with rapture when pray

With my mind composed to the most perfect peace, I now went to sleep. On awaking in the morning, I concluded that I had become entirely stupid; and accordingly, made several attempts to bring on my former distress; but this I found was impossible. I then resolved, to walk out, and reflect on the exercises of the day, and evening, preceding. But instead of this, the character of God him-ing for the advancement of the self, now came into view, and filled my soul with joy, love and gratitude, wonder and admiration, to that degree, that bodily strength failed; and for some minutes, I became almost insensible to surrounding objects. Upon recovering myself, I found that every thing around me wore a new aspect.

Redeemer's kingdom! When glooms and darkness fill my mind, as is sometimes the case, in consequence of the remaining sinfulness and corruptions of my heart, I find that the thought that God's kingdom, is eternal, and stands secure, generally removes the cloud. This, Sir, is according to my best re

From your much obliged

collection, a short sketch, of Father in him may cover the what I have, through the good-earth. hess of God, been made to experience. I would now conclude by asking your prayers for me, that I may not be left to dishonor God, in the profession which I have now made.

With respect, I remain yours, &c."

unworthy friend, JEREMIAH HALLOCK.

West-Simsbury,
November 2, 1805.

A Circular Letter to the Churches and Congregations in thẻ Western Districts of the State of Vermont:

Having given the foregoing account of the sovereign, and most merciful dealings of the Lord toward us, his sinful and unworthy creatures, I shall ON the 4th of April 1804, an close, by only observing, That address was made in the form of days of attention are not trifling a circular letter, by a committee days; but most solemn and se-appointed by the Consociations sious to all. It becometh in the Western Districts of the those who are left to tremble, State of Vermont, to the churchand such as hope, not to be highes and congregations within minded, but fear lest after all, they should come out withered branches, only fit for the fire, to the dishonor of Christ, the grief of Zion, and their own shame.

We beg your prayers, dear Sirs, and the prayers of all God's people, who may read this narrative, for us, that none of us may be deceived, but all who hope may build on Jesus, and in his strength endure to the endThat we might be humble and thankful, giving God all the praise. That it would please him of his sovereign mercy not to leave us, but for his namesake, support and strengthen his present work, and make it greater and more glorious than the former. That he would strengthen the work of his good Spirit wherever it is, in any places around us, or in the land, yea, that he would extend it untill it shall fill the world. That the honor of Christ Jesus the Lord, and the glory of God the

those limits, to make a contribution, to procure money to defray the expense of some missions in our new settlements. It was also noticed, in the address, that, at some convenient time, a narrative of our proceedings should publicly be made. According ly, the Committee now appointed by the consociations make to the churches and congregations the following report: Includeing a statement of our missionary services, of the monies received, expenditures, and the present state of the Treasury.

shire and Greensborough. Prayerless families have been made to consider it their privilege to offer up their morning and evening sacrifice, and numbers have hopefully been brought out of dark

During that time, I preached eight weeks as a missionary, and five as a candidate, without expense to the Committee. I began my second mission, November 9th, 1805. In that time I preached eight weeks as a mis-ness into marvellous light. Some sionary, and nine as a candidate, attention has been of late in without missionary expense.Hardwick, and instances of On those missions, I preached hopeful conversion in other 127 sermons; attended 42 pub-places. The destitute situation lic conferences; formed two of many of the infant settlechurches; baptized nine adults ments in respect to the means and sixty-one children, and ad- of grace, calls aloud for the exministered the sacrament of the ercise of benevolence." Lord's supper seven times.- The Rev. John Griswold has Those labors were performed performed eight weeks missionin the following places: Sudbu-ary labors. The following exry, Whiting, Liecester, Salisbu-tract from his journal contains ry, Hancock, Rochester, Pitts- an account of his mission. “A field, Kingston, Warren, Wal- greeably to my appointment, tham, Vergennes, New-Haven, I set out on my mission to the Bristol, Monkton, Starksbo- northern parts of this state on rough, Hinesburgh, Charlotte, the 9th day of September, 1804.. Richmond, Huntington, Willis- I travelled to the northern bounds ton, Colchester, Milton, Essex, of this state, and into two towns Westford, Underhill, Cam- in the province of Canada. I bridge, Swanton, Fairfield, Shel- was gone eight weeks; preachdon, Enosburgh, Berkshire, ed 49 sermons; attended six Bolton, Stow, Fairfax, Montpe- conferences; formed one church, lier, Johnson, Wolcott, Hard- and administered the Lord's supwick, Greensborough, Walden, per once; visited several sick, and Cabot." and prayed with them. My la"In every place which I vis-bors were performed in the folited, I was cordially received, lowing towns: Wells, Hampand entertained in a manner ex- ton, West-Haven, Sudbury, Whipressive of friendship. All class-ting, Salisbury, Weybridge, es of people, as far as I was in a Kingston, Kingston, Warren, Duxbury, situation to observe, manifested Moretown, Charlotte, Richmond, engagedness to attend to the Bolton, Stow, Morristown, Hidepreaching of the gospel, when park,Johnson, Hardwick, Greenscircumstances rendered it con-borough, Glover, Brownington, venient. Many people expressed a sense of obligation which "The people where I went, they were under to support mis- were hospitable and kind. But sionaries among them, and con- few ministers are settled among sidered themselves bound to re- them, yet the people feel desirturn the most grateful acknowl-ous of, and very thankful for edgments. God has been pleas- preaching; especially some of ed to grant showers of divine the poor saints, who are hungrace upon the people in Berk-gering and thirsting after priviVOL. VI. NO. 11.

Derby, Stanstead and Barnston."

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léges, and the preached word visited from house to house, and and ordinances. Those appear-conversed upon the things of reed animated and refreshed." ligion. My labors were in the Then Mr. Griswold goes into a following towns: Westford, Fairdiscussion of the importance of fax, Fairfield, Enosburgh, Berkattending to our new settlements shire, Montgomery, Shelden, in their infant state, before they Huntsburgh, Swanton, Highgate, are more divided, and have lost Richmond, Stow, Corinth, Washall sense of past instructions.ington, Williamstown, Mansfield, Then closes in these words: "On Montpelier, Waterbury, Duxbuthe whole, there is not only need, | ry.” and a wide door opened, but a loud call for missionary labors, and a prospect of great good.

Mr. Morgan mentions a solemn attention to religion in some places, especially in Berkshire and its environs.

Mr. Elijah Wheeler, also has

The Rev. Lemuel Haynes has performed five weeks of mis-accomplished a mission of eight sionary labor. Concerning which, weeks. The following is an exhe has given the following ac- tract from his journal. "I comcount. "August 31, 1804, I menced my misson, June 27, sat out on a mission of five weeks. 1805, and completed it August In that time, I delivered 36 ser- 27, of the same year. In the mons, administered the Lord's course of my mission, I preachsupper three times, assisted in ed 48 sermons; attended six the formation of one church; conferences; visited 97 famibaptized one adult and six chil- lies; catechised children several dren. These services were per- times; visited the sick; and formed in the following places: road 507 miles. The above serWoodstock, Bridgewater, Plym- vices were performed in the folouth, Leicester, Salisbury, Wey-lowing towns: Kingston, Hanbridge, New-Haven, Bristol, cock, Rochester, Warren, WaitsHinesburgh, Richmond, Essex, field, Duxbury, Moretown, MontWestford, Milton, Fairfax, Berk-pelier, Middlesex, Stow, Elmore, shire, Swanton, Fairfield and Morristown, Bolton, Richmond, Shoreham. In general, I had the most cordial reception, and in many places the word seemed to take effect. On the whole, I obtained satisfactory evidence of the great utility of missionary exertions."

Hinesburgh, Starksboro', Huntington, Bristol, Monkton, Ferrisburgh, Charlotte, Shelburne, Colchester, Milton, Westford, Fairfax, and Swanton. Generally, the people where I have travelled, received me affectionately, and treated me with the greatest hospitality; gladly accepted my services; attended the preach

Mr. Asaph Morgan has accomplished a mission of eight weeks. He has given the following account of it. "Agree-ing of the word decently and able to an appointment of the Committee of missions,I set out, January 31, 1805, on a mission of eight weeks. In the course of my mission, I have rode about 400 miles; preached 55 sermons; attended conferences ;

reverently; and were thankful to the promoters of missions among them.” Mr. Wheeler then makes use of a number of arguments to awaken our souls to unceased exertions to relieve

the distresses of our friends in 1 A Statement of the funds of the new settlements.

Contributions received in the new-mont, and the expenditures of