leave him, tauntingly desiring him to go to heaven by himself. From the marks of genuine piety which have for some time appeared in the conduct of Ramhurree, and the pleasing deportment of others, we entertain the most sanguine expectations that a Christian church among the Hindoos will soon be formed at Kidderpore. May the Lord hasten it in his time! From the number ƒ or June. CALCUTTA. Administration of the Lord's Supper in Bengalee. In our last Number we had the happiness of inserting a concise account of the baptism of Ramhurree, the first native convert from Kidderpore. We have now the additional pleasure of noticing, that, on Friday evening, May 9th, the ordinance of the Lord's Supper was administered for the first time, in the Bengalee language, in the school-room of Union chapel. About 30 members of the church and congregation, Ramhurree and three Hindoos, together with the missionaries, composed our little assembly. The Rev. S. Trawin commenced the service, by giving out a hymn suited to the occasion; this was followed by a number of general remarks explanatory of the nature, design, and utility of the ordinance. His The Rev. J. B. Warden then rose, and in a most affectionate manner addressed the communicants and spectators, in words similar to the following:-" My dear friends, the advantages of a religious education rank among some of the greatest blessings which we can possess. These blessings were eminently enjoyed by Timothy, who found in his grandmother Lois, and his mother Eunice, such instructresses, as to procure for him, on their account, the congra tulations of an inspired apostle. privileges, in part, it has been my happiness to enjoy. A father, now in heaven, I doubt not, bends from the skies to witness the solemnities of this evening; and a pious and affectionate mother, who, I trust, still survives, is with us in a different manner. Among the sweetest ingredients which are mingled in her remaining cup of consolation "stands this the foremost," that she has a son, an eldest son, employed as a missionary to the heathen. When I was about to quit my country and home for these distant lands, she told me, in accents never to be forgotten, that as I should not be present at her dying hour, to share her parting blessing, or divide with my dear brothers and sisters the small patrimouy which Providence might enable her to provide for her offspring, as a pledge that her affectionate sympathy and tender concern would follow me to the distant scene of my missionary labours, she said, 'I have a family silver cup, which has been handed down to each other by generations now no more, and produced at the annual festivities of the domestic circle; and this I give you to employ for a very different purpose. When God shall graciously crown your labours, or those of your dear companions, among the heathen, let this cup be employed as the sacramental cup, from which the first convert may drink the emblem of the Saviour's blood.' That happy —that glorious day, my dear friends, has at length arrived; and I have now the indescribable delight of seeing the wishes of my dear mother realized, in presenting to this infant church this trifling pledge of maternal congratulation: and my only regret is, that my dear parent is not present to share in the pure and sublime luxuries of the occasion. However, I shall embrace the earliest opportunity of communicating to her the accomplishment of her hopes; and I doubt not that the first emotions of her heart, respecting this small commencement will be, May the little one become a thousand, and the small one a strong nation.' Amen, even so-hasten it, O Lord, in thine own time." Mr. Cockburn then offered up an appropriate prayer; in which, after blessing God for his mercy in the conversion of the Hindoo present, affectionately committed our native brother to the superintending care and mercy of God, adding his supplications that the Lord would speedily turn the hearts of multitudes from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God. The elements of the Lord's Supper were then distributed, accompanied with a sacramental address: the impression left on the assembly appeared deep, and we trust it will not easily be erased. During the service suitable prayers were offered up by Messrs. Ray and Gogerly, and the solemnity closed by the apostolic benediction. We feel persuaded that the friends of the Bengal Auxiliary Missionary Society will rejoice with us at the admission into the Christian church, of this their first convert from the horrid darkness and superstition of paganism. May he, indeed, become the first-fruit of an abundant harvest: we hail the event with delight, and regard it as a pledge of greater blessings. We embrace this opportunity of affectionately pressing upon the attention of all, the vast importance of fervent, believing, and persevering prayer to God, that he would speedily gather together the lost and scattered sheep of his flock, that there may be "one fold under one Shepherd." KIDDERPORE. Extract from the Journal of a Missionary. Sabbath, March 16, 1823.-For upwards of a month past, inquirers have nearly every day visited me, to converse on the momentous topics of salvation. This morning the congregation was unusually large and attentive. Noticing among the auditors an aged Brahmin, leaning on the top of his staff, I requested him to come forward, and seat himself before me. He accordingly came in front of the people; when, on being asked his age, he replied, "fourscore years and ten.”—“ During so long a period you must doubtless have committed many sins?" "Yes, many sins."-" As it is evident, from your advanced age, that you have but a short time to remain on earth,do you know how your sins are to be pardoned, and what will be your state after death?"-He replied, "My hope is in the Ganges." On my expressing much sorrow at his deception, and stating the general arguments which prove the absurdity of such a faith, he look ed very serious; and when the question was pressed on his attention the second time, he confessed that if the Ganges could not take away his sins, he knew not what could. He was then directed to look to the precious sacrifice of Christ, as the only source of pardon. Service being concluded, the hearers manifested no disposition to depart, and about 30 of them followed me to the gate of our house. The old Brahmin, who had paid great attention to the word, and who had been invited to come for further instruction the following day, came with them to the gate, and thus addressed the durwan (door-keeper :) "When I come tomorrow to converse with this gentleman, be sure you let me in, that it may be well with me in the other world." Monday, 17th.-The aged Brahmin visited me this morning, when the following conversation ensued:"Friend, I am exceedingly happy that you are come to seek further instruction on that very important subject, the salvation of your soul. Pray are you a resident of Kidderpore?"—"I have been residing here about 14 days, but my dwelling-house is at Jhappore, a village about 12 miles distant."-"What induced you to leave your home?" "Ah! Sir, I am an old man ripe with age, and a great sinner; whilst in my native village, I began to think that my time on earth must be necessarily short; and if I died friendless, perhaps the people would cast my body into the Gobogora, and the jackals and vultures would, under such circumstances, come and gnaw my flesh. This thought was very *A receptacle for dead animals. VOL. V. 20 afflicting. Respecting my future happiness, Ganges takes away all sin. I came hither, I felt that I was a great sinner; but the therefore, to bathe in this sacred river, to dwell on its banks, and to die by its side; that by this means I might secure my pardon, and that my body might be consumed on its holy banks."-"Ah my friend what a dreadful deception are you in; if you die in your present state you are lost for ever! I rejoice, however, that in coming to the Ganges, you are in the way of coming to Christ: but how did you find out the chapel ?"-"I was bathing the other day at the ghaut where the people cross in the ferry; as the boat was on the opposite side, and the people were waiting its return, I heard some of the company speak of the wonderful words which they had heard in your chapel, and I thought I would come and hear them myself." Did you ever hear the name of Christ before?"" No, never."- "What do you now understand of all I have said concerning Him, and of the way of salvation through Him?"-"What can I say, Sir? I am an old man; my heart is like a stone, and my understanding is almost gone. 1 will come, however, and hear these holy words daily."-When part of the third chapter of St. John was explained to him, and he was urged to seek a new heart from Christ, in order to his admittance into heaven, he appeared to be in great agitation. After conversing with him two hours, I exhorted him to go home, and think over what he had heard, and to pray earnestly to God for his Holy Spirit, to enable him to understand and believe it. He then pointed to his tottering frame, and significantly said, "Ah! Sir, as long as I am in this body, nothing shall prevent my attendance on your instructions." My heart bleeds over the miseries of this poor old man. Never do I recollect feeling so acutely for the perishing heathen as on this occasion. Alas! who can understand their wretchedness? Tuesday, 18th.-The aged inquirer came at half-past eight o'clock. He was again urged to make a speedy application to Christ for mercy: being told that his advanced age admitted of no delay, and that he was in the most imminent danger, he replied, "True, Sir, I am like a ripe fruit, ready to drop from the tree, and at death where I shall fall I know not." He was told that if he died in his present impenitent and unbelieving state, he would unquestionably fall into hell, as there was no salvation for any but through Christ. The essential truths of Christianity were again stated, enlarged on, and affectionately enforced on his conscience. At the close of this morning's conference, as I knelt down to pray, the poor old man seemed exceedingly affected. When confession of sin was made, and mercy implored for him in particular, he made many bitter moans, fastened his eyes upon me, and very significantly shook his head; whilst his frail body agitated with fear, and enervated by age, trembled exceedingly. It was a most affecting sight. May the Lord speedily lead him to that Fountain which is opened for the purpose of washing away the sins of the world! Wednesday, 19th.-The old Brahmin came again this morning whilst we were at breakfast. He retired unobserved by us, and made his appearance the second time about nine o'clock. After expressing the joy I felt at beholding his anxious solicitude to obtain information relative to eternity, I said, "My friend, I am exceedingly anxious to know what you still think of your former sentiments. You tell me the preservation of your body was the first consideration that excited you to flee from your native village; you imagined the people, at your death, would throw your body into a pit assigned for dead animals, where you would be devoured by the jackals and vultures; but now you know that, unless your sins are pardoned, your soul will be cast into hell, and there be tormented by devils? Now tell me, what is the present state of your mind? You must give up your faith in the Ganges, and other debtas, for reasons before stated, or you can never be saved." The old man seemed greatly astonished at what he heard, and after some consideration said, "I have doubts respecting my former faith."-" Then what do you think of Christ, and salvation through him?” 166 "I think by a daily attendance on your instructions, I shall find the right way." "You have now heard a great deal about Christ, that he is the Son of God, and the Saviour of the world, that he became incarnate, and died on the cross to expiate our sins. You have heard that man's heart is very unclean,--that we need the Holy Spirit to sanctify it, and fit us for heaven; and that prayer is the instituted means for obtaining these inestimable blessings. I now request that when you leave me, you will instantly retire to some place of secrecy, and there meditate and pray over these three particulars 1st. I am a great sinner, and can only be pardoned by the death of Christ, for he only died to expiate guilt. 21. My heart is impure, and the only purifier is the Holy Spirit. 3d. The way to obtain the Spirit is by prayer in the name of Christ. Think deeply on these things, my dear friend, for there is no other possible way of obtaining salvation, save that which I have mentioned." The poor old man left me apparently much impressed. I now begin to have some bright hopes of im. May the Lord stretch out his hand, and snatch him as a brand from the burning, that we may rejoice over him with joy and singing. The prey will indeed be taken from the mighty, should his deliverance be effected in the last hour. We hope to be able to furnish our readers with a still further account of this interesting old Brahmin, in some future Number of our Missionary Chronicle, and we sincerely entreat our readers to give him an interest in their prayers. NATIVE CHAPELS. In obedience to our Lord's command to "preach the gospel to every creature," the Missionaries, under the patronage of the London Missionary Society, immediately on their arrival in Bengal applied themselves to the study of the native languages; and as soon as they had acquired a sufficient knowledge of them to be understood, they daily frequented the highways and marketplaces, and affectionately invited sinners to accept the offers of sovereign mercy. Through the liberality of the Bengal Auxiliary Missionary Society, which was instituted in Calcutta, on the 19th of December 1818, and the private donations of some Christian friends, for the more permanent preaching of the gospel, several native chapels have been erected; viz. 2 in Calcutta; 2 at Kidderpore; 1 at Bhobaneepore, and 4 or 5 at Chinsurah. In these places the Gospel has been statedly preached, and conversations of the most interesting nature have been held. On many occasions, these little bungalow chapels are crowded with attentive hearers, who at the conclusion of the service frequently exhibit evident marks of astonishment and concern at what they hear; confessing that if ever they are saved, it must be by believing on Christ. Hundreds have expressed doubts respecting the truth of their present system, and have declared their determination to investigate the claims of Christianity. Many, also, who have attended for the express purpose of cavilling and laughter, have gone away deeply impressed with the importance of preparing for eternity. The congregations at Mirzapore, frequently consist of persons who possess a scanty knowledge of the Bible, and are led away by Socinian principles. We have found more opposition from these persons than even from professed idolaters. For whilst the latter only inquire, "which of the two systems is correct?"-the former declare they have forsaken idolatry, and at the same time despise the religion of Christ. The large chapel at Kidderpore, on Sabbath mornings and Tuesday evenings, presents a most pleasing and interesting appearance. The attention of the hearers is not unfrequently fixed on the Missionary during the whole time of service; seldom do they ask impertinent and foolish questions, but a marked solemnity pervades the meeting. When the service is concluded, they are invited to free conversation, and they evince much earnestness in their inquiries. We entertain great hopes concerning some of the stated hearers, and we trust soon to see this place of worship filled with the disciples of the true God. At Bhobaneepore, the congregations continue good. A great number of Brahmins, residing in its vicinity, frequently attend; and by their orderly behaviour, manifest that they are anxious to receive information concerning their eternal state. The population of Bhobaneepore is immense, and consists chiefly of Hindoos. The chapel stands on the main road leading to Khalee Ghaut; and the deluded heathen, as he returns from presenting his bloody sacrifice at the feet of the abominable idol, with his brow wreathed with flowers, while passing by this little temple of the living God, is invited by the Missionary of Christ to look upon Him who gave his life a sacrifice for the sins of the world, and who is the Rose of Sharon, and the Lily of the Valley. During the Churruck Poojah, this road is crowded to excess, by persons who have pierced their own bodies with spears, suspended themselves by iron hooks in the air, and who have voluntarily endured all kinds of sufferings to atone for their past sins; as they approach the house where prayer is wont to be made, their attention is directed to Him who was wounded for. our transgressions, and bruised for our iniquities to Him who was suspended on a cross, that we might be exalted to a throne? -We hope ere long to see the effects of these feeble efforts in the conversion of many in this populous village. In the chapels at Chinsurah, there is public preaching almost every evening, and though there are few who inquire into the way of salvation, yet we rejoice in the prospect of final success. Were the doctrines which are preached the productions of man, we should despair of seeing any fruit; but knowing them to be the truths of Him who hath declared that "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but his word shall not pass away," we feel confident, that the labours of our brethren at this station will not be in vain, and that the word of God will not return unto him void. The pleasing circumstances above related, speak much for the advancement of Messiah's kingdom.-A few years back, Bengal presented a solitary waste-Millions were perishing in idolatry, and no friendly voice was heard directing them to the path of safety. But, thanks be to God, the scene is now altered. The sound of the gospel has gone forth-many have believed the word, and we trust several have obtained salvation. From these facts our benevolent Christian friends will perceive, we trust, the great importance of aiding the funds which are formed for the erection of these Bungalow chapels, that the cause of God may be forwarded, and the salvation of the heathen be attempted on a more enlarged scale. The following Letter, from Mr. Trawin to the Directors, accompanied the Numbers of the Bengal Missionary Chronicle, from which the above are extracts. Kidderpore, June 14, 1825. Honoured Fathers and Brethren,-IT affords me much pleasure to forward the enclosed, being three Numbers of a small publication recently commenced by the Missionaries of the Society at Calcutta, with the design of stimulating the zeal of our friends in Bengal towards the good, cause. You will doubtless rejoice with us at the conversion of the poor idolater mentioned in the Chronicle. He prayed with me on last Sabbath, after morning service, for the first time. The simplicity and spirituality of his prayer much affected me. O! the delight of hearing that tongue which was formerly employed in the praise of dumb idols, now supplicating mercy on his perishing brethren. He will now assist in the devotional exercises of our Thursday evening meetings. One pleasing feature in his character, is zeal in bringing others for instruction. Indeed, we anticipate much good from his exertions in this way. His wife, also we are happy to state, who formerly persecuted him, now listens to his admonitions with some degree of satisfaction. Our meetings for Christian instruction have gradually increased, both in number and interest, and a spirit of serious inquiry seems prevalent among many. Two of these inquirers are Brahmins, one of whom has attended me for instruction every day for more than a month. That the Lord of the harvest may bless the Directors, and speedily pour out his Holy Spirit upon all Missionary stations, is the prayer of yours, with sincere respect and affection, S. TRAWIN. IRELAND. Extract of a Letter from the "Christian Guardian." "AN important era has arrived in Ireland-an era in some respects similar to that which took place when the dawnings of the Reformation first became discernible. For a considerable period there has been a widely extended circulation of the Holy Scriptures and religious tracts, and a gradual increase of schools, which have excited great inquiry, and which prepared the mind for the glorious contest which has publicly commenced; and will, if carried on in faith and prayer, issue in the final subversion of the dominion which the Man of Sin has usurped over the benighted millions in this superstitious, distracted, and rebellious land. The noble charge of the venerable Archbishop of Dublin has given a powerful impulse to the zeal, talent, courage, and piety of numerous ministers of our apostolic church throughout Ireland. For some months a lecture has been delivered in St. James's church, Dublin, in the heart of liberty, on every alternate Wednesday evening, by the able and pious vicar, the Hon. and Rev. Edward Wingfield, assisted by some of his brethren in the ministry, on the leading points of difference between the Church of England and that of Rome. Multitudes of Roman Catholics have attended, some of whom have been delivered from the trammels of their unscriptural religion, and are now lovers of truth and followers after holiness. Incalculable good has been done to the poor Protestant population, who had been too long neglected, and were consequently too much exposed to the assaults of popery. The Rev. W. Bushe, rector of St. George's, on the north side of the city, commenced a similar lecture on Wednesday evening the 5th Nov. and intends repeating it on every alternate Wednesday evening also; so that once in every week the Roman Catholics of Dublin will have an opportunity of hearing, in our church, truth put forward in an able and most affectionate manner. On the 5th, St. George's Church was crowded to excess; and it is generally believed that not less than 500 Roman Catholics were present, who conducted themselves in the most becoming and respectful manner." Miscellany. UNITED FOREIGN MISSIONARY The Seventh Anniversary of this Institution will be celebrated at the City-Hotel in Broadway, on Wednesday evening, the 12th instant. The celebration will be rendered particularly interesting by the presence and address of SACHARISSA, the pious and venerable Chief of the Tuscarora Tribe. Two of the young men of the same Tribe will also be present-William Alvis, who received a part of his education at the Methodist Seminary in this city, and Guy Chew, one of our Beneficiaries at the Foreign Missionary School in Connecticut. It is expected that one or both will also take a part in the exercises of the evening. The aged Sacharissa had expressed a wish to visit this city once more, and to have a personal interview with the Board. A letter was accordingly addressed to him, inviting him to leave home in season to be present at the Great Council of the Society; and William Alvis was invited to attend, as his companion and interpreter. To these invitations, the following answer has been received:- Tuscarora Village, March 29, 1824. DEAR SIR. I have received yours of the 18th of February; and now, at the request of Sacharissa, I write you this letter in answer to yours. We thank the Board for their good will to us. It will be a great pleasure to us to visit your city, and more so too, to meet in Council with Christian friends. We feel very thankful to the Christians for their pious exertions to meliorate the condition of our countrymen. We hear from time to time what you are doing for us; and may God send down his richest blessings upon your good Society, and crown your work with the greatest success. have concluded, if God permit us, to visit your city next month, according to your direction. Sacharissa feels very joyful at the idea of once more visiting his Christian friends, probably for the last time in this world. We assure you, Sir, that we will endeavour to be down in time to be at the Anniversary. I am, Dear Sir, Your Sincere Friend, We WILLIAM T. ALVIS. Mr. Z. Lewis, Domestic Sect'y, &c. EXTRACTS OF CORRESPONDENCE. 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