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Philistines and Moors, by the | word and the Spirit, into the right way; and let hell tremble at thy work! Rescue, by thy divine power, the vessels of grace from Satan's might; and bid the dead to live!"

It is easier to conceive than to describe the sacred pleasure which filled the minds of a large assembly of Christians, when they thus beheld "Ethiopia stretching forth her hands to God," and heard some of Afric's tawny race singing the praises of our common Lord. Indeed, the voice of joy and praise was uncommonly loud and fervent when the congregation sung that doxology, "Praise God, from whom all blessings flow!" and, we trust, a sincere tribute of praise was offered up to God, who had thus granted to the Heathen "Repentance unto life."

We are informed, that the Hottentots were not brought to Europe by order of the Directors. Mr. Kicherer having occasion to return to Holland on domestic affairs, was willing to comply with the desire of the Africans themselves, who, with others of the converts, have long and earnestly wished to ascertain, whether the doctrines taught by the Missionaries, were the general sentiments of European-Christians! it having often been suggested by the white settlers, that the religion taught them by the Missionaries was not the same as that generally received in Europe. Mr. Kicherer also judged, that it would be highly gratifying to the friends of the gospel, both in Holland and England, to behold a specimen of the fruits of bis labors; in which he was

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certainly not mistaken. We understand, that when he commenced his work at Zak River, he found only thirty-six inhabitants: the people in general roamed about the country like wild beasts in quest of prey. But by his judicious management, about 600 persons were brought, and in a great measure kept togethHe has been indefatigable in instructing them, both by preaching and catechizing.—About 300 are now worshippers of God, and he has no doubt of the real conversion of about forty; even the little children can give a good reason of the Christian hope! It is worthy of observation, that when these poor Af ricans are enlightened, a great change takes place in their outward conduct and appearance. Those who before were almost naked, clothe themselves with decency; from being extremely filthy they learn to be clean ;— and from that laziness which prevails among them while Heathens, they learn to be diligent, and to cultivate the earth for their subsitence. Thus, while the gospel brings to them a spiritual salvation, it becomes also the mean of civilizing, we might also say, of humanizing them; and this affords an addional argument for missionary zeal. Surely, it may be said, at this time, "What hath God wrought?"

Mr. Kicherer intends to return with the Hottentots, very shortly, to Africa, where his congregation greatly longs for him; as appears by letters lately received. He will probably be accompanied with additional laborers.

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Society held their seventh

Brunton and Mr. Paterson seem to have made considerable progress in the language of the country, as they mention their conversations with the natives, who, they think, are not so prejudiced against Christianity, as when they first went among them.

Anniversary Meeting, in Lady Glenorchy's Chapel, when an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. DAVID BLACK, one of the Ministers of Edinburgh, from Phil. ii. 21. "For all seek their own, not the things which As soon as the Missionaries are Jesus Christ's." After ser- fixed on a place for their resimon, a report of the proceed-dence, they wrote to the Society, ings of the Directors since the informing them of it, and earnlast annual meeting, was read toestly requesting that Mrs. Brunthe Society, and the office-bearers for the ensuing year were elected. The Society unanimously requested Mr. Black to allow his sermon to be printed for their benefit; and, we are happy to learn, that he has agreed to their request. The sermon, therefore, and the re-supply themselves with the neport of the Directors, will soon cessaries of life, independent be laid before the public. The of the inhabitants, they wrote to collection for the benefit of the M. Novassilzoff, their kind and institution, amounted, on this valuable friend at the Russian occasion, to .135. Court, acquainting him of the place they had selected, and so

ton and her family, with some additional Missionaries, may be sent to them in the spring. At the same time, wisely judging it to be indispensibly requisite, not only to their own comfort, but to the success of the Mission, that they should be able to

grant of land, and certain privileges which they deemed absolutely necessary in their situation. To this letter, Mr. Brunton received the following answer, which will be read, we are sure, with much pleasure, by all who are interested in the success of missions.

On the 31st ult. the Directors received a letter from their Mis-liciting from the Emperor, a sionaries, at Beshstow Karass, in Russian Tartary, dated January 29th, 1803, at which time, they were all in good health. It appears, that Mr. Brunton's knowledge of the Arabic, was of the greatest service to him.— Being the sacred language of the Mohammedans, those who can read and write it, are treated in that country with great respect. By means of it, Mr. Brunton was able, from the very first, to hold intercouse with the Mo-pleasure that I can now inform hammedan priests, who were eager to see the Arabic books which he had taken out with him, and frequently came to him in the evenings to read the New Testament, and the Koran

St. Petersburgh, 20th Dec. 1802.

"DEAR SIR,

"It is with the greatest

you of the success which your proposals have met with. I laid the contents of your letter before his Imperial Majesty, who was graciously pleased, not only to accede to, but highly

from whence they might go to the Heathen, without living among them: But as they tho't that the object of their mission would be better accomplished by living among the natives, they told his Excellency, that they wished rather to continue at the place which they had fixed on, for their residence. The Governor seeing that this was their choice, insisted no further, but warmly recommended them to the friendship and protection of a neighboring Chief, who was then with him.

to approve of them, as reflecting | nearer the Russian settlements, the greatest credit on you, for your strenuous endeavors to promote the cause of humanity.All your requests will be complied with, and, in the course of a few days, official orders will be given from the Chancery of the Minister of the Interior, to the Governor of the Province, in which you reside, explanatory of the above, and to desire him to give you all the assistance in his power, in the prosecution of your plan. There is to be a new Governor, whom I have seen this morning, and have recommended you to him, in the strongest manner. He is to reside at Georgivesk, and will prove of very essential service to you. I shall this day, send away your letter to Mrs. Brunton, and shall also enclose her a copy of this. With every wish for your welfare, and the success of your undertaking, I remain Yours, &c." Signed,

NICH. NOVASSILZOPF.

THE Directors have had the

satisfaction of again hearing from Messrs. Brunton and Paterson. Their letter is dated February 17th, at which time they continued to enjoy good health, and were making preparations for the reception of the friends whom they expected to join them in the course of the summer. The new Governor, mentioned in Count Novassilzoff's letter, had arrived in the country. The Missionaries had gone to wait on him, and had met with the kindest reception. He expressed the greatest solicitude for their safety, and advised them to fix on a situation

They describe the people around them to be in the most wretched situation imaginable, for want of medical assistance; and they entreat the Directors, in the strongest terms, to endeavor, if possible, to send out to them some proper person who has been bred to medicine. With deep concern, they mention the death of good Mr. Brenner, the German banker at Astrackhan, in whose house they lodged on their way to Karass, and from whom they experienced so much kindness.

The Missionaries have received the Emperor's grant of land, &c.-It is written both in the Russian and Persian languages, and signed by Prince Tsitsianou, military Governor of Astrackhan, and commander in chief in Geogia, &c. &c.

Baptist Missionaries in India.

LETTERS have been received from the Baptist Missionaries in India, dated August 31st, 1802. Appearances are still very encouraging. Three Mussulmans came from the distance of forty

miles in May last, having heard of the Missionaries, and being desirous of visiting them. They invited them to their villages, where, accordingly, Mr. Marsman, with Petumber the younger, and Bahrut (two native converts) went. They found the people very eager to hear the gospel-200, convinced of the folly and wickedness of the Hindoo and Mahometan religions, had renounced cast, though not prompted to do so from the influence of Christianity. How-books were distributed by the ever, having heard the Missionaries, they had sent to make their doctrines the subject of inquiry.

It further appears, from the Society's report, that the number of children in the charity schools under the Society's patronage, in and about London, amounts to 7036, viz. 4108 boys, 2928 girls; and that, since the setting up the schools 42,330 boys, and 20,399 girls, have been put out to apprenticeships and services, or taken from school by their friends.

On Mr. Marsman's return he heard of another body of people, a day's journey nearer home, of the same description. He visited them also, and found at least 2000 who had publicly renounced cast, and were desirous of being acquainted with the Christian religion. An intercourse is opened with them, and Divine Providence is thus making way for the spread of Divine revelation. The stir (it is said) both among Hindoos and Europeans, still increases, and, it is likely, will continue to increase.

It is also stated, that during the year 1801, the following

Society :-7291 Bibles, 9958 New-Testaments and Psalters, 12,895 Common Prayers, 14,710 other bound books, and 96,354 small tracts.

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IT will, no doubt, be highly gratifying to our readers to be informed how much the labors of that venerable Society have lately been blessed. Their Missions in India have been so successful, that, since the year 1799, about 350 natives have been baptized. What an important accession to the Christian church!

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Further account of the sales, profits, &c. of the Connecticut Evangelical Magazine, to August 6, 1804.

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Profits of vol. 2, as per statement, May, 1803, exclusive of Books

then on hand,

Sale of 695 Magazines, since that time, at 124 cents,

Profits of vol. 2, exclufive of 3438 Magazines on hand, Au

gust 6, 1804,

Of the above, paid by the Publishers, and in the Treafury, 1541 33
Due from Subfcribers, August 6, 1804,

the Publishers,

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Profits of vol. 3, exclufive of 3001, Magazines on hand,

August 6, 1804,

Of the above, due from Subfcribers, Auguft 6, 1804,

2073 96

the Publishers,

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Amount of fales, 29852 to Subfcribers at 124 cents,

1966 at retail at 12 cents,

3731 50

2100 to Bookfellers at 8 pence,

245 75

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Expenfes-Printing 36000 at 66 mills,

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