ADDITIONAL English Baptist Association, (arrived too late for insertion in its proper place.) The Shropshire Association, comprising 6 churches, held their abnual meeting at Shiffcal, on the 25th and 26th of June last. On Tuesday Afternoon, assembled at three o'clock, brother Waldron, who often preach es at Shiffinal as a supply, began in prayer; brother Palmer was chosen Moderator.-The Letters from the Churches were read, which were refreshing to our souls. The Circular Letter was also read, approved, and ordered to be printed. Brother David Davies concluded in Prayer. Assembled at seven in the Evening-brother Thomas, of Broseley, prayed; brother Yeates, of Whitchurch, preached from Rom. x, 4. For Christ is the End of the Law for Righteousness to every one that believeth; and concluded in prayer. Wednesday Morning, half past six, brother Palmer prayed; the business of the Association was transacted with great harmony; and brother Fereday, who likewise supplies the Church at Shiffnal, concluded in prayer. Assembled at half past ten. Brother Palmer read Isaiah iii, and prayed; brother Pryce, of Wellington, preached from Psalm xxiii, 4. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want; brother Pain followed from Col. i, 12, 13. Giving thanks unto the Father, &c. and brother Waldron concluded in prayer. At half past three brother Fereday prayed; brother D. Davies preached from Gen. xvii, 1, I am the Almighty God; bro. ther Pain concluded in prayer and atseven brother Pryce prayed; brother Palmer preached from Zachariah xiii, 1, In that day there shall be a Fountain opened, &c. and concluded the Associa tion by Prayer, State of the churches the preceding year. Added by Baptism 37, by Letter 2. Died 3, Excluded 6. Clear increase 30. The next Association to be held at Broseley Old Meeting-house on Wednesday and Thu day the 25th and 26th of June, 1812, brethren Palmer and D. Davies to preach, in case of failure, brethren Pain and Pryce. Seulement of Wickham-Market Riot. Our readers were informed in our number for April last, (page 176) that rules had been obtained on the motion of Mr. Garrow, in the King's Bench, against six persons for disturbing the Dis senters Worship, at Wickham, by riotous proceedings without the doors, &c. We have the pleasure to add, that the prosecution of these offenders against all law and decency, has been compromised on such terms as we hope will secure the peaceable enjoyment of our privileges at Wickham, and be a lasting les son to all the inhabitants of this island on the subject of religious toleration. The rioters were dis missed for the present, on pleading guilty, so that a conviction is recorded against them, and giving security for their attendance on the King's Bench to receive judgment when called for; having also paid 200 guineas to be applied at the discretion of the Prosecutors. BAPTIST MISSION. Extract of a Letter from a Person in America to Mr. London. Philadelphia, May 1811. "Our brethren Lawson and Johns, &c. sailed last week for India; they experienced much kindness from the friends in America; they were constantly engaged in preaching. Brother Lawson is esteemed very highly. His poems are printed and will be published in a few days. It is expected they will meet a liberal encouragement. I believe the edition is 2000. N.B. The profits of the edition of Lawson's Maniac, &c. printed in England, will be applied to the assistance of his orphan brother supported by the Baptist Missionary Society. Auxiliary Society for assisting the ed about 140 Subscribers at one not the Pastors and Deacons use RECENT DEATHS. On Monday morning Juue 3rd, about four o'clock, died in the thirty-seventh year of her age, Mrs. Martha Robins, wife of Mr. William Robins, of Fetter Lane, London. Her Decease took place in about 24 hours after her delivered of her tenth child, seven of whom, including the infant, survive her. Mrs. R. gave a good evidence of her being a partaker of Divine Grace, for several years past, and in the month of October last, she was united to the Baptist Church assembling in Fetter Lane, under the Pastoral care of Mr. Abraham Austin. In her domestic relations, in her friendly connections, (and, for the short time it continued,) in her union with the church, she was highly and justly respected; but such is the uncertainty of all earthly enjoyment, such the in road sin makes on our best comforts and so mysterious are the ways of the Most High, that she was suddenly removed from a sphere of usefulness, to the great loss of her husband, family and friends; and who (though they doubt not she has entered into peace) cannot but deplore the painful separation. Her remains were interred in the burial ground at Elim Chapel, Fetter Lane, the following Friday evening, and the afflictive providence was improved by Mr. Austin on the evening of the ensuing Lord's day, from Psalm xviii, 46, (chosen by herself,) The Lord liveth, and blessed he my Rock and let the God of my Salvation be exalted. THE REV. THOMAS SPENCER, Inscrutable, indeed, are the ways of our God! Of which we have a painful illustration, in the death of a young Minister, the Pastor of Newington Chapel, Liverpool.. The deceased was about 20 years of age, a youth of amiable and engaging manners, and his pulpit talents were not only far above his years, but of such a superior character as to obtain for him a large share of public esteem, accompanied, during his short course, with a success in winning souls that renders his memory dear to many. His premature death has most deeply affected the feelings of a numerous circle of friends, who looked forward to the maturity of his powers with the highest hope of obtain ing in him a most valuable accession to the Dissenting Ministry. On Monday August 5, it appears that he left his residence in the Park, in good health, about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and walked down to the beach, where he met with a Gentleman of the name of Brookfield, who had been bathing, and was then dressing; with whom he entered into conversation, and asked if the place was a good one for bathing, and was answered it was, in which opinion Mr., S. concurred, observing at the same time, he did not like to bathe near the potteries on account of its publicity. During this conversation he was undressing, and it was then about 12 o'clock. When he walked into the water, he was met by a person of the name of Potter,oneof the workmen belonging to the potteries, who directed Mr. Spencer in what way he should come into the water, but had no knowledge of him. Mr.S. observed it was very cold; when Potter said he would feel warm when he had been in awhile. When Mr. Spencer was about breast high, he plunged over head, and then struck off,swimming in a parrallel line with the shore; and after he had gone about two yards in this direction, he recovered his feet, and again said, "O, it is very cold." Soon after this, by the strength of an eddy current, produced by a projecting rock, he was swept out of his depth. Potter himself, who was an expert swimmer, found himself floating in the same direction, and with some difficulty recovered the shore; when he looked about, for Mr. S. and saw the top of his head floating above the surface of the water. Potter knew not whether he was amusing himself, or drowning. He however cried out, "Hallo, young man;" but receiv ing no answer, he immediately plunged in again, and swam to the rock to render him assistance, which he found imppossible, Mr. S. having then sunk in seven feet water. Potter with some trouble got up the side of the rock, and communicated the intelligence to Mr. Smith, the resident agent of the Potteries, who immediately ordered out two boats, which were directly manned, and brought to the spot; when every exertion was used by Potter, as well as those in the boats, to find the body; at length they succeeded in drawing it np, which at this time had been in the water above 50 minutes; and was instantly conveyed to the shore, where, by the judicious arangements of Mr. Smith, there were several Physicians and Surgeons in attendance, who used every possible method that could be devised to restore animation, but without effect. The melancholy news spread rapidly through the town, and was received with more than common reluctance and commiseration,by his friends and the public. The Ministers and Gentlemen of the Wellington District will hold their next quarterly meeting at Yeovil, Wednesday the 18th of September. Missionary Hymn. The son of man is not come to destroy men's lives but to save them. Luke. ix. 56. Destruction and the gloomy grave, The death-like sorrows Earth had borne, Yes where immortal nature bled, Such was the Mission of our God; Ask ye of Jesus-twas his blood! Saviour, what recompence could dwell, Dost thou reply, the spoils of hell, Then let the purchased millions bow, All nations be thine empire now, Printed at Smith's Printing-Office, Tiverton. THE BAPTIST MAGAZINE. OCTOBER, 1811. Memoir of a British Naval Officer. (continued from Page 358.) IN the summer of 1809, a godly society on board his Majesty's ship Ganges, 74, addressed a letter through their leader to Mr. H, which he received off Lisbon, at a time when every encouragement was necessary to his progress in the divine life. A copy of this Letter has been obligingly furnished by a worthy Clergyman, who undertook to examine the papers, and transmit some particulars of the deceased. It breathes such a sweet spirit of genuine piety that we cannot deny ourselves the pleasure of transcribing it. Dear Friend in Christ, H.M. Ship, Ganges, April 7th, 1809. Dearly beloved according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, grace, mercy and peace be multiplied. We have heard of your love in the Spirit, and your stedfastness therein, which causes us greatly to rejoice, and give thanks to God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, for his great mercy to you ward in calling you out of darkness into his marvellous light, and blessing you with all spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus, and making you a partaker of his sufferings according to the riches of his grace. Remember the sufferings of our Lord and Saviour, and how he humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross, despising the shame, for the glory that was set before him. Therefore, dearly beloved, arm your self with the same mind that was in Christ, knowing that if we suffer with him, we shall also reign with him; if we deny For this cause were we called, not him, he also will deny us. 31 Vol. III. T |