the rule of duty proposed in the text, and then applies it to the occasion. He observes, "That this admirable rule comprizes every individual of the human species; that it is of universal obligation; that it is not merely a prohibition, but a command, enforced by the authority of the great Lawgiver of the universe, recommended by his own example, and containing an appeal to every affection of the human breast." The author then applies the subject to the occasion, and shews, that the soul being of infinitely greater value than the body, a failure in the duty we owe to the souls of men, is far more sinful than any defect of brotherly kindness relative to their temporal interests. The claims of a fellow-man refer to both the parts of his vital frame, but particularly to that which is immortal; and his prayer resembles that which was successfully

addressed to the Saviour: "If thou canst do any thing, help us." He calls upon his hearers to place themselves, as much as possible, in the situation of the Heathen: " Fancy yourself to be a poor Heathen, wandering in your na tive woods, without any distinct knowledge of God, or any acquaintance at all with a crucified Saviour, yet, conscious of guilt, harrassed by fear, and destitute of all consolation under a certain prospect of death, and a subsequent state of existence. Now, what would you wish that the enlightened Susoos, enjoying your present advantages, should do to you? Let Conscience determine the part which you would have them to act, and this is the rule of your own conduct, when you again contemplate yourselves as Christians." Describing the object of the Society, he says,

Our present aim is vast; -vast be yond all calculation ! It is nothing less than to evangelize, not merely a village, a parish, a town, a city, a kingdom; but, if possible, the whole world! - The command of God sanctions the effort, and the promise of God affords encouragement in making it. Archimedes assigned to the Lever mechanical powers that are capable of moving the universe; and we know that such power may be attributed, without exaggeration, to the gospel of Christ. If the Spirit of God attends the promulgation of his truth,

nothing can withstand its energy; and we are roused to action by a confident persuasion, that the time is at hand, when all the world shall feel the be nign and saving influence of the glori ous gospel of the blessed God !"

We are glad to see Mr. Biddulph strongly insisting upon the duty of all Christians to exert themselves in support of Missionary endeavours; and he justly observes (from Mr. Milner, in his Church History) "That the existence of spiritual life, in the general mass of Christian professors, may be inferred from the favourable circumstance of Missionary efforts; and that, on the contrary, there is ground for apprehension, that, when the desire to spread the knowledge of Christ begins to languish, the spirituality of the church is at a low ebb; for genuine piety is necessarily diffusive. One of its grand characteristics is Charity,"

&c.

The author candidly introduces the expostulation of one of the converted Hottentots, made in one of our worshipping assemblies (published in this Magazine in December last) and adds, "O, may the affecting consider ations, suggested by this lisping reprover, fan the languid spark of zeal in our bosoms, and excite us to more spirited exertions, and a patient continuance in well-doing

We have reason to think, the expostulation was not made in vain; and that it has contributed much to the revival of a Missionary spirit. The recital of the passage in the church, ap. peared to make a strong impression on the congregation; and the liberal collection made at the doors (amounting to 2261. 6s.) proved that Mr. Biddulph's hearers were properly affected with the subject. It has been a mat❤ ter of surprize and regret for several years past, that the London Missionary Society has not made public collecions at their Annual Meetings. Vast numbers of persons who attend on such occasions, and who are not otherwise applied to on the same subject, feel warmly disposed to patronize the glorious cause, and would gladly contribute towards its support.

To this useful Sermon a REPORT is subjoined, which was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Pratt, Secretary, to the Annual Meeting of the Society, on

the same day, at the New London Tavern, Cheapside; an extract of which will be found in our Missionary Intelligence for the present month.

The APPENDIX contains an Address to the Rev. M. Renner and P. Hartwig, their first Missionaries, just before their departure for Africa, in January last; which contains some judicious advice, well worthy the regard of all Missionaries. This is followed by a pious farewell-letter to the Committee, from Mr. Renner and his companions; another from the Rev. Mr.Jaenicke, tutor of the Missionary Seminary at Berlin; a List of Collections, Benefactions, Subscriptions, &c.

The whole publication is interesting, and must afford much plea sure to the genuine disciples of Christ, who cannot but wish well to every institution that has the glory of the Redeemer and the salvation of sinners in view.

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Account of Moses Baker,

OF JAMAICA.

[Continued from Voi. XI. p. 365.]

Honoured Sir,

CONFORMABLY to your request, I come now to relate the trials and pesecutions I have met with. As these writings are Father too long, I am obliged to confine myself to the most material.

It so happened, that some negroes be. longing to a property at a considerable distance, fell into Mr. W.'s hands, who were not willing to come here. Mr. W. told me, that he was going to send for some of those good people (he called them) from the place where he first saw me, to get them to do a favour for him. I then begged him to send for old brother Wilkin. Accordingly he did so. The old man brought down two other brethren with him

one of whom, named W. Kitt, was highly esteemed in Mr. Liele's church, as one of the judges. After they had seen the work of God here, they were highly delighted, and seemed willing to stay. However, they returned; but left W. Kitt, who was determined to stay, and send for his wife. I readily agreed to his proposals, hoping that God had blessed me with a fellow-labourer; but in four or five weeks I found out that his manner of life was quite contrary to the gospel. I hailed to him, and brought him to the Scriptures, and convinced him, in several places, where he was not walking according to the word; begging him, in the name of the Lord, not to set a bad example in such a place, and among such weak people as these were. It soon appeared to me, that he was in a state of fornication + with one that I held in the church. I immediately told him, that I could not, by any means, hold fellowship with him. On which he went among the people, endeavouring to destroy the work of God. He told them, that I was not much acquainted with the discipline of the Baptist church; and was thought very little of at Kingston: that he was a man of their own colour, and better able to ach them than I was. Not satisfied with this, he went to Mr. W. and told

him, that Mrs. Baker and myself could read and write, and wanted to blind him of his religion; but we were going on entirely wrong. Mr. W. told him, he utterly abhorred all contention, particularly among those that call themselves Christians. So Mr. W. sent for me, and said, "Because you can read, you want to blind this poor man of his religion, in order to brighten yourself. I do not call this religion at all." Having no means of convincing him, and as I saw he believed this man, I told him, Time would try all things; and so left him. By this cou duct of Kett, our society was broken up, and every soul turned away from me, exeept one man But I remembered the word of God: "If God be for thee, whe shall be against thee." In this situation Mr. W. left me, and went up to Kingston, where he gave a very poor account of

me.

I knew I had nothing to trust in but the Lord, while this man had full l berty to go on in his own way. In a little time Mrs. Baker turned against me also; and became as great a persecutor as any I had, so that I could not stay in the house. I was obliged to resort to a desart place, snd there continue fasting and praying for upwards of six months; till I was reduced so low, that I was not able to bear it any longer. I now agreed with Mrs. Baker not to follow the Baptist religion any more; but to give up these people, and leave Mr. W.'s estate. Notwithstanding these resolutions, I was obliged to go back to the desart again, and there applied my self to God. In this disordered state of mind I fell into a slumber; when I thought I saw myself taken up, with my heels upward, and Hell, as it were, gaping for me, I awoke in the greatest ter ror; and falling on my knees, applied to God in prayer, promising that I would even lay down my life sooner than depart any more from the cause of Christ. I came home from this place, and went to Mrs. Baker, and said," Sukey, my dear, let us remember the word of our Lord, who says," Where two or three are ga thered together in my name, there will be in the midst of them;" therefore, as this poor thing stays with us, why should