in a volume: the subjects are judiciously chosen. These Sermons are likely to be extensively useful: they will be found peculiarly adapted for distribution in Hospitals, Alms-houses, and Workhouses, where many aged persons are to be found. The Committee feel under many obligations to the Author, for his very valuable and disinterested labours in behalf of the Institution. New Publications. The Committee have added, during the past year, many New Works to the Catalogue of the Society; and the great demand for them satisfactorily shews the importance of these efforts, and the very general approval with which they have been received. These New Publications, amounting to 181, are as follow General Tracts, First Series, 19 added; making the total on sale of that Series, 285-Second Series, 2; total, 601Hand Bills, 3; total, 96-Broad Sheets, 2 -For the Young, 8-12mo. Series, 3 -64 mo. Series, 4 - 18mo. Series, 9 32mo. Series, 2-Sermons to the Aged, 4 -Select Sermons, 8; total, 48-Cottage Sermons, 8; total, 36-Tract Magazine, Child's Companion, History of the Church of Christ, and British Reformers, of each 12 Numbers-Domestic Visitor, 4 Numbers-Christian Biography, 12; total, 28-For Auxiliaries, 3-Welsh Tracts and Hand Bills, 11-French, 8 -German, 3—Italian, 1-Spanish, 19. Progress in gratuitous Stereotyping. The Committee have called the attention of their friends to a plan for the extensive and permanent circulation of Approved Works, which they hope will meet with attention. They are persuaded that much good has been done by the publication of useful evangelical books, at a moderate price, and in a style adapted to modern readers. The plan of STEREOTYPING secures both the correct publication and permanent circulation of books at a cheap rate. The Committee think it important to state, that, for twice the amount of the composition of one edition, plates may be cast, which will last for a great many years; and from which impressions may, from time to time, be printed, as they are wanted. Thus, for an expense equal to that of two editions upon the ordinary plan, any number of editions may be published for many years to come, and Sept. 1829. the expense of keeping a large stock of printed paper be avoided. The Committee with pleasure report that this appeal has not been made in vain. During the year, the following Works have been printed and stereotyped, with funds furnished for the purpose: Keith's Evidence of Prophecy By Rt. Hon. Lord Bexley. Boston's Fourfold State, By David Niven, esq. Boston's Crook in the Lot, Ditto. Dorney's Contemplations, By a Friend. Shaw's Immanuel.......Ditto. Serle's Christian Remembrancer By Fisher, Jackson, & Co. Orton on Eternity, By Richard Phillips, esq. In addition to these, the Works of the "British Reformers" are stereotyped at the expense of one Gentleman, who has already paid Three Hundred and Thirtyfive Pounds for that important object; and the sum of Thirty Pounds has been received from George Hunt, Esq. of Bath, for stereotyping Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress in French, which is now preparing for publication. The Committee present their sincere thanks to the friends who have rendered this essential and lasting benefit to the Society. They trust that others will imitate their example, and so greatly extend the benefits of the Institution. The Committee feel persuaded, that, in the Christian Church, there are many individuals who owe much to Religious Books: they were the means of first leading them to the Saviour's feet; or were first instrumental, through the Divine Blessing, of imparting to their minds peace and joy in believing. How can such persons better prove their gratitude, than by placing these Works within the reach of thousands more, for many generations, that they also may participate of the same benefits? Surely such a thank-offering might, through the thanksgiving of many, redound to the glory of God. If one individual could not defray the whole expense, he might do part, and raise the rest among his friends. Donations will be thankfully received FOR STEREOTYPING WORKS APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE; and it is hoped that many persons will be inclined to pro, mote this important object who have not yet subscribed, and that others will increase their present subscriptions for this purpose. It is added in a Note On this subject, the Christian Church may be taught an important lesson even 3 E by the Heathen. One of the favourite maxims of the Chinese is, "Print many good books." Dr. Morrison states, that the distribution of books in China prevails to a considerable extent. Persons who desire blessings from the gods, or who are grateful for receiving them, make vows before their idols that they will print and distribute so many copies of a specified religious or moral book: some of these are left at the foot of the idol, for any worshipper to take away a part at any time: the other copies are presented to his neighbours, acquaintances, and friends, by the person who made the vow. One individual, who highly esteemed a sacred book of Buddhu, vowed that he would print and give away Ten Thousand copies: this vow he performed in the space of two years; and expressed regret that his means would not allow him to print and give away any more: but he preserved the wooden blocks of the Work, and invited all well-disposed persons, who could af ford a little paper and ink, to avail themselves of them, and to cast off more copies free of all expense. LADIES EAST-INDIA-FEMALE-EDUCA· TION SOCIETY. Formation and Object of the Society. THIS Society owes its origin to Mrs. Heber, and has been formed in aid of the "Ladies' Native Female-Education Society established at Calcutta; Mrs. Heber finding many Ladies in this country disposed, on her representation of the importance of promoting Christian Education among the Females of India, to assist in this good design, if a direct communication were opened with the Ladies of Calcutta already associated in prosecution of that object. The following extract of a Circular issued on its formation will further explain the object, and point out the channels by which assist ance may be conveyed : Several benevolent persons, who take an interest in the cause of Native-Female Education in India, and wish to facilitate the extension of a System now acting upon in Calcutta and some of the adjoining Stations, are anxious to esta blish a private channel, for transmitting their subscriptions in money and fancyworks to that country. It is therefore proposed, that a Society be formed in England, “in aid of the Calcutta Ladies' Society," for the purpose of receiving contributions, which Mrs. Heber will undertake to forward to Calcutta. The following Ladies have kindly promised to receive collections in their respective neighbourhoods; and it is earnestly hoped that their example will be followed by all those who desire to see the blessings of Education diffused among the Heathen :-The Lady H. Drummond, 11, Belgrave Square-The Lady E. Pennant, Standish, StroudMrs. John Thornton, Clapham Terrace -Mrs. Farrer, 7, John Street, Berkeley Square-Miss Farrer, 66, Lincoln'sInn Fields-Miss Gason, 68, Lincoln'sInn Fields-Miss Hutchinson, Harrogate-Mrs. T. Farrer, Hampstead. The Society is under the patronage of Her Grace the Duchess of Beaufort. Mrs. Heber, 11, Clarence Terrace, acts as Treasurer; and Miss Webb, 35, Queen-Ann Street West, as Secretary. Benefactions have been received to the amount of 131. 19s., and Subscriptions to that of 481. 16s. 6d. A considerable part of this sum has been advanced on the passage of Miss Chatfield, who was very desirous of proceeding, under the Society's patronage, to the assistance of Mrs. Wilson in Calcutta. Miss Chatfield accompanied Mrs. Corrie who lately sailed on her return to India: she is to repay, by monthly instalments, two-thirds of the money advanced on her account. A remittance has, also, been made to the Calcutta Society, and various sums have been expended in the purchase of articles for the use of the Schools; leaving 127. 8s. 8d. as the amount of arrears and of balance in hand. One box of Works for Sale has been sent to Calcutta from Leith, another from Lady C. Bryen, and a third from various contributors. xvii Ps. 18. 31. Rev. 12. 11. Judg. 13. 23. Heb. 4. 16. 8 Ps. 69. 16. 22 Is. 25. 8. Luke 8. 2, 3. xi 13 14 15 Mark 6. 2, 3. Ps. 89. 36. 16 Is. 9. 7. Matt. 13. 55-57. Acts 8. 35. xviii 30 Is. 49. 15. 2 Tim. 2. 3. xxxi 1 Sam. 16. 7. Rev. 5. 14. FEBRUARY. 22 1 Sam. 15. 23. Rev. 2. 23. 17 Dent. 4. 39. Acts 1. 32. 1 Cor. 7. 31. 1 Tim. 2. 3. 4. 2 John 5. 9. JULY. Exod. 2. 23, 24. Acts 13. 38, 39. Gal. 6. 14. Rom. 6. 5. Rev. 15. 3. 2 Pet. 2. 9. Matt. 9. 12. John 12. 41. Is. 6.1. MAY. 29 Job 10. 12. 6 7 Josh. 1. 9. 10 Hosea 13. 4. Exod. 2. 24, 25. 14 Is. 40. 6. 8. 24 Gen. 19. 17. Rev. 19.5. Exod. 15. 26. 26 Is. 58. 9. 1 Thess. 5. 11. xxviii Ps. 52.9. Matt. 26. 37, 38. 19 Mal. 3. 6. 22 Is. 26. 1. James 5. 13. 1 John 4. 15. Luke 17. 15, 16. Rev. 12. 10. Rom. 15. 13. Matt. 8. 27. Heb. 13. 16. 1 Cor. 13. 13. Num. 6. 24, 25, 26. Acts 28. 23. John 17. 18. 2 Thess. 3. 16. 1 John 5. 12. AUGUST. Luke 24. 13-16. 2 Pet. 3. 9. 1 John 3. 14. Ps. 104. 4. James 1. 2. 3. Matt. 14. 19. xxii vii Num. 32. 12. Matt. 26. 63, 64. Ps. 23. 3. Heb. 13. 17. Is. 33. 24. 26 Ps. 35. 10. 12 Dan. 7. 14. Heb. 9. 28. Acts 15. 8, 9. Gal. 5. 24. 1s. 65. 13, 14. 2 Cor. 7. 10. vi Titus 3. 14. Rev. 7. 9, 10. Rom. 16. 19. Col. 4. 2. Matt. 7. 7. John 15. 16. Gal. 5. 22. Luke 2. 28-30. SEPTEMBER. Ps. 25. 5. 1 John 5. 20. Ps. 17. 5. 1 Pet. 3. 8, 9. 12 Jer. 4. 3. 24 Ezra 10. 11. Luke 23. 18. xiii 1 Sam. 2. 9. 25 Is. 30. 21. Ps. 68. 9. Heb. 2. 16. 14 Ps. 102. 28. John 1. 5. 15 Is 43. 5. SOCIETIES. THE following Abstract of Proceedings has been collected from the last Report of the British and Foreign Bible Society. In most instances, the number of copies of the Scriptures granted by the Committee is not stated by us; but we would remark, generally, that every request was liberally complied with. Under the head of Germany and Prussia, the various places are arranged alphabetically; as it was found impracticable to arrange them, to any advantage, in any other order. Journey of the Rev. Dr. Pinkerton. Encouraged by the success which attended the visit of the Rev. R. W. Sibthorp and Dr. Pinkerton to different Continental Bible Societies in 1827, your Committee determined upon sending the latter, during the past year, to the Institutions of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. This arduous Journey he has accomplish ed, through the aid of a kind Providence, in safety, and with much advantage to the Society. On his way home he also visited your Agents at Darmstadt, Frankfort, and Paris. In every instance he Phil. 3. 21. Heb. 13.8. was received with that kindness which he has experienced on former occasions. In all the grants made in the course of this extensive Journey, the principles of the Society were distinctly recognised on the part of the recipients, and pledges were given for a faithful adherence to them. France. The Agency of Professor Kieffer at Paris has been conducted through another year to the entire satisfaction of your Committee; and they feel it nothing more than an act of justice to make this acknowledgment. Though he has been relieved from his laborious employment in carrying the Turkish Bible through the press, his correspondence has been greatly enlarged; and his employment, in correcting works printed for the Society, has been almost unceasing. In transmitting the accounts of the Depository to March 31st, he writes The Committee will see with pleasure that many depôts have been formed during this quarter-that a great number of the New Testaments of De Sacy's Version have been sent principally to Schools-and also that the amount received for books has never been so considerable as in this quarter.... I am happy to state that 60,025 copies have been yond the issues of the preceding year. In this issued, making an increase of 3351 copies be number I do not include the 4500 Bibles and the 2000 Testaments in Turkish, which were sent to the Society's warehouse in London. Dr. Pinkerton was delighted to learn, that, of the 1000 Bibles voted last year, 855 had been circulated; and he, in consequence, proposed to them the acceptance of a fresh supply of 2000 copies. By the advice of your Agent, the Turkish Bibles have nearly all been forwarded to England; there to await the opportunities which Providence may afford for their circulation. Depositories have been opened with various individuals, who are perfectly willing to circulate the Society's Bibles; and, in addition to the 2000 copies to the Paris Bible Society, 1500 more have been sent to different parts of France. The Elementary Schools have accepted with gratitude 5000 copies of the New Testament. The Gentleman alluded to in the two preceding Reports, as having made journeys to numerous places on account of the Society, has continued his Visits of Mercy, as they may truly be called, and has been even more successful than on former occasions. The French Bible of De Sacy will, it is hoped, be shortly ready for circulation; and two grants, of 500 copies each, have already been made to individuals cheerfully offering themselves to distribute them. The new edition of the Testament in the Ancient and Modern Armenian, and the Modern Armenian by itself, have been completed. Professor Kieffer has embraced various opportunities of judiciously circulating the Breton New-Testament. The Basque New-Testament, in correspondence about which Professor Kieffer has been engaged, is now completed: the Gentlemen who have superintended the work, and to whom the Society is under great obligations, write The Basque New-Testament is strongly inquired after by persons who speak no other language than this, and who have been unable hitherto to procure it. The Protestant Bible Society at Paris, according to its last-printed Report, distributed 14,625 copies in the year ending March 31, 1828; making the total, since the formation of the Society, 91,664. The receipts from their Auxiliaries had been nearly 6000 francs above those of the preceding year. The measure which had been adopted, of visiting the Societies in the country, had proved eminently successful. The Monthly Bulletins of the Society evince a continued interest in, and benefit arising from, its labours. The issues of the year just closed have been 5922 Bibles and 6155 Testaments; and the total copies of the Sacred Scriptures from the commencement, 103,751, The Ladies' Association lament, in their Report, a diminution of their income; but the Rev. F. Monod offers the following striking observation upon the circumstance The minds of several individuals, who at first favoured us with their subscriptions, had been enlightened-an impartial review of the reasons in favour of, and their prejudices against, our undertaking, had ultimately inclined them to patronize an Institution which promised, even to persons of a less religious character, a great degree of moral improve ment. But impressions made on the human mind are often fugitive: a moving sand is their only basis; and how can we avoid being struck, and obliged to acknowledge, that the Gospel has not yet penetrated with its vivifying influence into the hearts of those, who have finally refused to continue to us their subscriptions, on the pretext of all those around them having already enjoyed the benefit arising from the distribution of the Bible-of untoward circumstances having rendered the small sacrifice hitherto made by them at present very irksome-and of the interest, which we endeavoured to awaken in them on behalf of men plunged into the dark. ness of ignorance and error in distant countries, whither they could not follow with their sight the effects produced by their trifling contributions, being too vague to make any possible impression on their hearts. The following passage, from the Address of M. le Pasteur Réville, forms, it may be said, a beautiful apology, if apology were wanting, for the establishment of Associations among the humbler classes of Society : When a rich man offers a copy of the Sacred Scriptures to a poor workman, it is seldom that the latter is sensible of the value of such a present in vain the rich man tells him, "The Book which I give you has afforded me the greatest consolation." In general, the poor man imagines that those who enjoy more of the comforts of this world have no need of consolation-that their whole life is spent, as it were, on a bed of roses. But, let a poor individual like himself, who has no claim to this world's goods-a poor mechanic, who gains his bread by the sweat of his brow present him with a Bible, and, pressing it to his bosom, exclaim, "Here is the Book, which indemnifies me for every privation: this it is, which reconciles me to my hard lot: here is my treasure, with which I am richer than the wealthiest mortal:" the unhappy Iman who hears this address is won for the cause of the Gospel; for it is often by the weak things of this world that God promotes the religion of His Son. Switzerland. The Schaffhausen Society reports, that it is enabled to continue the supply of such wants as are found to exist within its department. That at Saint Gall has |