together lovely. I rejoiced that | the fand! O may I never, never there was fo glorious a being at reft fhort of the rock of ages! God the head of the univerfe I was alone can guide me in the ftraight fure that he would do perfectly and narrow path that leads to life. right. I defired that I might have If I could put my trust there, all no will of my own, but that my | would be well. My heart has will might be fwallowed up in the proved a treacherous friend, and Divine will. I faw that God had how dare I truft it again? Why do an abfolute right to do with me juft I not rather truft in him who is aas he pleafed, and if he fhould ble to keep me from falling, and to fend me to hell I felt as tho' I prefent me faultlefs before his fhould not complain. I thought I throne with exceeding joy ? I am would love him if he fhould make a poor frail worm of the dust, enme miferable. I was willing that tirely helplefs. he fhould take me and difpofe of me juft as he faw fit. It feemed to me as tho' I defired nothing fo much as to live to his glory-to ferve him with my whole heart. I felt as tho' I could with pleasure bear any thing that he fhould be pleafed to lay upon me. The things of this world appeared lefs than nothing and vanity, when compared with the pearl of price immenfe. I defired that this world might have no place in my heart-that Jefus might have full poffeffion thereof. "I wondered that I could ever def. pair when mercy was fo free. It feemed as tho' I could tell others where to look for help. OI faw fuch glory, fuch love in the fufferings of Chrift, that I cannot defcribe!

Altho' my views were different from what they ever were before, I fometimes fear that Satan tranfformed himfelf into an angel of light on purpofe to deceive me. O he is a fubtle adverfary! He is now trying every method in his power to undo me, and it seems as tho' my own wicked heart was combined with him. I beg, dear fir, that you would deal truly and plainly with me, and pray for me that I may not reft fhort of Chrift formed in my heart. Iam now laying a foundation for eternity, and what if it be built upon

If left to myfelf what fhall I do? Or rather, what fhall I not do? I hope I am not altogether infenfible of the danger to which I am expofed. I am now in a fea fon of life which is attended with uncommon temptations. My natural temper is gay and airy, and I am not easily turned afide. I live in a flattering and enfnaring world, furrounded with a thousand temptations. How much do I need the protection of Almighty God! I fear that I fhall be left to turn back again. May God of his infinite mercy prevent it! Be pleaf. ed, kind fir, to admonish and inftruct your inexperienced ELIZA. Forgive me if I have used too much freedom.

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are vain. His way is in the fea,
and his path in the great waters,
and his footsteps are not known.
Let us fubmit to his holy will, when
our brighteft earthly profpects are
darkened, and our faireft hopes
are destroyed. We are now in a
state of trial; and can know but
little. The full revelation of God's
righteous judgment is referved to
the future world. He will, here-
after, lay open every part of his
government, before the intelligent
creation, in fo clear a manner, as
will abundantly fatisfy his faithful
fervants, and fill their mouths with
praife.

conciliating in her manners, fhe was addreffed by all with a confidence which was expreffive of their refpect and love. She mingled, with peculiar pleasure, with every collection where the truths and duties of Christianity were the theme of converfation. With her intimate friends fhe entered into free difcourfe on the religious exercifes of her mind; and while fhe was far from affuming any pre-eminence, he was admired for her rare attainments in divine knowledge. Those who were favored with her fociety cannot forget, with what fatisfaction fhe appeared to dwell on the perfection and glory of God's

fovereign grace. Her heart was wrapped up in these and like fubjects. She gloried in the crofs of our Lord Jefus Chrift, by whom the world was crucified unto her, and fhe unto the world.

Mrs. Storrs, was daughter of Rev. Noah Williston, of New-government, and the wonders of Haven, In her childhood, her mother was removed by death. Her furviving parent did not labor in vain for her immortal happiness. He cannot be unmindful of his obligation to render thanks that the father of mercies, was pleased to imprefs inftruction and counfel upon her heart in early youth. At the age of Fifteen fhe was hopefully renewed in the fpirit of her mind, and made a public profeffion of religion; of which she was an ornament to the clofe of life.-She was married to the Rev. Richard Salter Storrs, October 12th, 1785; and was the mother of feven children; five of whom are still living.

She poffeffed a mind much above the common level-and penetrated into characters and fubjects with fingular difcernment. Few perfons were fo well acquainted with the doctrines of the gofpel; and difcovered fo correct a tafte in judging of the merit of public perform

ances.

She was able to appear with dig nity in any circle; and, by her modeft and amiable behaviour, commanded efteem from all ranks of people. Eafy of accefs, and

High as were her improvements in piety, fhe appeared, both in her words and actions, to confider her attainments as very small. She faw, and lamented, her want of greater conformity to the laws and example, of her Lord and mafter. Were fhe permitted to speak to us from that world to which he is gone, fhe would forbid a furviving friend to reprefent her character as fault

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lefs. She did not feek to discover
the imperfections of others; her
eye was fixed upon her own.
was remarkably free from a bitter
and cenforious fpirit. In her treat-
ment of her fellow-Chriftians, the
words of the Apoftle appeared to
be engraven on her heart" Why
doft thou judge thy brother? or
why doft thou fet at nought thy
brother? for we must all stand be-
fore the judgment-feat of Chrift."

Mrs. Storrs did not fpend her time in reading books which copy from the imagination, rather than

real life. Those writings were her | be formed in them. She ufed ofentertainment, which are adapted ten to obferve, that it appeared to to inform the understanding, and her of very fmall importance, to mend the heart. She read the whether they were rich or poor, holy fcriptures with ferious atten- or in high or low stations, in the tion, and peculiar delight; and world, when compared with their conftantly, and devoutly, attended ferving God on earth, and enjoyon all divine inftitutions. She de- ing him in heaven. voted her talents to the fervice of God. It was her aim to live to his glory; and to withhold no exertion, in her power, to promote the cause of piety and virtue. She fought for convenient feasons to counfel the youth of her own fex in particular, to fecure the unfading charms of true religion. She rejoiced when there were any ap-ited with threatening bodily infirpearances favorable to the enlargement of the Redeemer's kingdom. Such times, were times of refrefh. ing to her foul.

She was diligent in bufinefs and laborious, perhaps to a fault, confidering her delicate frame. She

attended to her domeftic concerns with unwearied affiduity; and made the numerous vifitants at her houfe eafy and happy. She fpared not herself, that her beloved hufband might not be entangled with the affairs of this life; but might give himself wholly to his minifterial work.

She was a pattern of the conjugal and parental virtues. The heart of her husband did fafely truft in her, and fhe miniftered to his comfort and usefulness all the days of her life. With cheerfulnefs fhe bore his burdens, and ftrove to relieve him from anxiety, and to encourage him to activity and zeal in his facred employment. From what has been faid of her character, it is evident that the was well formed for the station in which Providence placed her.She difcovered deep concern for the welfare of her children, and fervently prayed that Chrift might

The benevolence of this excellent woman was displayed in her conduct towards all around her; and she took part in their joys and forrows. Sympathy with the afflicted, and munificence to the needy, formed diftinguifhed traits in her character.

Mrs. Storrs was frequently vif

mities in the last years of her life. Under these fhe manifested submiffion to Divine Providence; and confirmed the fincerity of her profeffion by her patience and fortitude. She appeared ferene and cheerful, while her friends were much alarmed in fear of the event which now fills them with forrow.

During the progrefs of the confumptive disorder which proved fatal, fhe gave abundant evidence that fhe knew whom fhe had believed. As her departure drew near, her hope was ftronger, and in her laft moments heaven dawned on her foul with remarkable brightness. Being favored with the uninterrupted exercife of reafon, fhe employed her time in fpeaking of the worth and glory of Chrift, and in giving fuitable counfels to all around her. Her decline was rapid for a few of the laft days of her life. Her ftrength failed, and she could feldom communicate her thoughts but in whifpers. When in her laft agonies, which were very painful, fhe faid to thofe prefent-"I am going A few minutes before the expired, when the bystanders did not expect to hear another word from her

mouth, to their furprise the spoke with a clear and loud voice, triumphing in the approach of her

at Norfolk, the third Tuesday of June, 1800

Redeemer, and in the riches and C

glory of his grace-" He comes! -My Lord and my God!-How clear, how ravishing the fight! His countenance, O how comely

-She was afked whether she was impatient to be gone? She anfwered, with great emphasis" No!— But it must be defirable to one in fuch diftrefs, to join in the enjoyments and employments of the pure and blessed above." On being afked, whether the profpect did not brighten, as fhe drew near to eternity? She replied-" The more "it is contemplated, the more rav ifbing and glorious it appears!" After making a fhort paufe, fhe broke out Self-righteoufnefs is "the bane of the Chriftian !-I will go in the ftrength of the LORD • GOD, making mention of his righteoufnefs, and his only!" She was afked whether the foundation of Christian hope appeared fufficiently broad? She replied," Broad enough!-Broad enough!-It is • GOD HIMSELF!—0 free grace !— I fhall praife God for free grace to eternity!" These were her last words which could be diftinctly heard. Her lips foon ceafed to move, and as we trust the obtained a releafe from fin and forrow, and entered into the joy of her Lord. She died at nine o'clock on Saturday evening, and as we believe went to the enjoyments of the everlafting Sabbath which remaineth to the people of God.

OMMUNICATIONS from the members of the General Affociation, relating to the state fwers were given to the following of religion being called for, anfwers were given to the following questions :

1. Whether there is any special at-
tention to religion in any of the
churches of your district?
2. Whether there is general union
and harmony in the churches in
your district?

3.

4.

What number of vacancies in each diftrict, and in what state with refpect to union?

What inftances of removal by death or otherwife, or fettlement of paftors have taken place fince the laft General Affociation.

the Affociation happily evinces the The report of the members of ftate of religion and of our churches to be more encouraging than at any preceding period for many years paft; efpecially in regard to the awakening and renewing influfinners in various places; the puences of the spirit on the hearts of which is generally prevalent in our rity of the work, and the harmony defire humbly to bow the knee in churches. For thefe things we thanksgiving to the God of all grace as the fovereign giver of fo great a bleffing, and to wait on him in faith and prayer for ftill greater and more extenfive influences of his grace, and engage for ourfelves in our holy miniftry to perfevere in prayer for the outpouring of the divine fpirit and the profperity of Zion.

THE following perfons were chofen a committee to give certificates to minifters travelling from Connecticut to other flates. The

Rev. Nathan Perkins for Hartford North Affociation, the Rev. William Robifon for Hartford South, the R v. Benjamin Trumbull D. D. for New Haven Weft, the Rev. Samuel Eells for New-Haven Eaft, the Rev. Jofeph Strong for NewLondon, the Rev. Ifaac Lewis D D. for Fairfield Weft, the Rev. David Ely for Fairfield Eaft, the Rev. Mofes C. Welch for Wind-ply any vacancy, or to be confidham Weft, the Rev. Andrew Lee ered as a probationer for fettlefor Windham Eaft, the Rev. Sam- ment; previous to his being thus uel J. Mills for Litchfield North, employed, he fhall make applicathe Rev. Dan Huntington for Litch- tion to the committee of the Affofield South, the Rev. John Devo- ciation of the district, exhibit his tion for Middlefex, and the Rev- credentials, fubmit to their examNathan Williams D. D. for Tolland ination in orthodoxy and literature, Affociation. and obtain their written approbation, to continue in force till the next meeting of the Affociation, provided that his conduct in the mean time comport with the minifterial character.

fhall be exhibited fhall judge to be regular, and nothing appearing in his converfation or deportment inconfiftent with fuch teftimonials, he may be received to ministerial communion, and be occafionally introduced to our pulpits.

2. But when any foreigner, as above defcribed, fhall manifeft a defire to refide among us, to fup

THE Rev. Meffrs. John Smalley, Levi Hart and Samuel Blatchford were appointed Delegates from the General Affociation to the General Affembly of the Presbyterian Church.

The Rev. Ifaac Lewis D. D. was chofen the fecond preacher on the evidences of Chriftianity, the evening preceding the next commencement at New-Haven.

The Rev. Ammi R. Robbins was chofen to preach the Concio ad cle

rum.

THE following plan of conduft to be observed towards preachers from foreign parts, coming to this ftate, was approved and adopted.

3. At the next meeting of the Affociation he shall present himself and obtain a ratification of the doings of their committee, by exhibiting his credentials, and fubmitting himfelf as before directed.

4. Previous to the fettlement of fuch an one in any of our churches, he fhall refide at least a year in the vicinity or have been the fame time under the direction of fome ecclefiaftical body in connection with us, and pafs through the ufual trial by an ordaining council.

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ANECDOTES.

1. When any foreigner of unknown character fhall arrive among us, appearing in the capacity of a AVID HUME, obferved, gofpel minifter, on his exhibiting that all the devout perfons teltimonials from fome proper pub- he had ever met with were melanlic body, or from fome perfon orcholy. On this Bishop Horne reperfons of good reputation of his marked; This might very probabeing qualified, and that he has bly be: for in the first place, it is been introduced into the miniftry moft likely that he faw very few, in fuch a manner as the perfon or his friends and acquaintance being perfons to whom the teftimonials of another fort; and, fecondly,