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from it. Allow me, sir, in conclusion, to beg the satisfaction of having my name added as an annual subscriber of one guinea.'

5. Extract of a letter from some Soldiers in Java, dated October 26, 1812.

"We are happy to inform you that by means of your donation, the generality of our serious comrades are supplied with the Word of God. We have likewise distributed a number of Dutch Testaments among the Dutch soldiers here. Dear Sir, we want words to express with what thankfulness they received them, and how diligently they perused them, especially in their hospitals and prisons; for, upon inquiry, we could scarcely find one Bible among them all. We have likewise determined to distribute some among the Dutch inhabitants, hoping that many will gladly receive them; in which case, your trouble in sending them to this island will not be in vain."

fcientious manner, in the way they
Should believe most advantageous to
their brethren in adversity. The
ardour with which books of any
kind would be embraced, as a
source of entertainment, merely by
a body of exiled and secluded men,
more than two thirds of whom can'
read, may be well imagined; and
the effect that may probably be pro-
duced, by turning the love of novel
ty and desire of information, that is
natural to the human mind, into so
pleasant and profitable a channel,
must be an object of high antici-
pation; and the earnest prayer of
all who could have witnessed such
a scene, must have been, that the
stream of heavenly knowledge, com-
mencing in a small fountain, might
flow on, increasing in depth and
breadth, till it should open into an
ocean of eternal bliss. From not
being myself a member of your
Society, of course, I have hitherto
participated but as an approver of a
good work, and a distributer of a
small portion of those precious alms
that it deals so largely through the
world; and engaged as I have been 6.
for some years past, in an unremit-
ting round of the arduous duties of
my own professional department in
this place, had not the books in
question been volunteered out by
the Institution, it is more than pro-
bable that my mind would never
have considered it practicable to
have been of much service to these
men; nor that I had made, as it were,
time for any exertion in their be-
half. With such an opportunity
thus thrown upon me, the motive to
profit by it was irresistible; and I
may flatter myself, that if the little
I have said to these poor captives on
the subject, should escape their me-
mory, yet whilst their eyes shall
see, their hands handle, and their
hearts continue to be comforted by
that Word of Life, which through
the British and Foreign Bible So-
ciety has been conveyed to them,
they must entertain a sense of obli-
gation to their original benefactors,
which will be commensurate in du-
ration with the blessings derived

Extract of a letter from the Rev. R. E. Jones, Secretary of the Bible Society at the Mauritius, to Lord Teignmouth, dated Feb. 10, 1813.

"I have the honour of transmitting to your Lordship a copy of the proceedings of a Bible Society newly established in this place.

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"I trust it will prove a grateful piece of information to your Lordship, to learn that the Colonists of all ranks take a warm interest in the Institution; and purchase, with avidity beyond description, the copies of the Scriptures lately arrived, sent out to me by the Society which your Lordship is pleased to protect.

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"The most beneficial effects will no doubt arise from the circulation of the Scriptures in a Colony so much neglected; where, I believe I may with safety say, a French Bible could not be purchased for years back.

"I have been credibly informed, that many persons on this island are now living at the advanced pe

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riod of life of sixty and seventy this invaluable and necessary trea years, who never even saw a Bible; and receive daily messages of gratitude and thanks for the more than kind attention of the British and Foreign Bible Society to their eternal welfare, in supplying them with the means of scriptural knowledge."

"May 28, 1813.-I have the pleasure of informing you, that all the French Bibles sent to me by the British and Foreign Bible Society, are disposed of; and that the Society established here have desired me to write for an additional sup, ply.

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"I think that double the number of French Bibles already received and sold by me, will by no means be too many.

The avidity with which the Bibles are purchased is beyond all de`scription. One hundred copies were sold in one day; and I be lieve twice as many more would have been disposed of with the greatest facility. I am in anxious expectation of the second supply, of which I am advised, and look daily for their arrival."

7. Extract from the Fifth Report of the Bible Society of Philadelphia, May 5, 1813.

The man who first conceived the idea of forming a Society for distributing gratuitously the holy Scriptures, without note or com ment, among the poor; by which the active exertions of Christians of all denominations have been harmoniously combined in diffusing abroad the pure light of heavenly Truth; should be deemed a benefactor of mankind. The vast importance of this principle has been most interestingly displayed; first in the establishment and exertions of the British and Foreign Bible Society, and subsequently in the formation and labours of numerous similar Societies in Europe, Asia, and America, by whose agency the word of God has been put into the hands of several hundred thousands of our race, who might otherwise have lived and died without possessing

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"Nine years have this day elapsed since the British and Foreign Bible Society was formed: and, during that period, they have laboured in the great cause of Christianity, with a zeal and liberality which will throw upon the present and the last century a lustre that will distinguish them in Christian history. The efforts of this Society are, marvellous, and demand, from every follower of Christ, gratitude and praise to him who worketh, in his people both to will and to do of his good pleasure. May the blessed Spirit ever preserve that So. ciety, and, from time to time, re, new and increase its zeal and libe rality!"

8. Extract from the Third Report of the Bible Society of Massachu setts, June 3, 1813.

"No sincere Christian can need arguments to convince him, that be is bound to contribute to the diffu sion of Christianity through the world. This is a religion designed for all nations, Jesus Christ Commanded his disciples to preach it la every creature under heaven; and shall we do nothing in aid of this great design? Is the Gospel the appointed instrument of God for restoring the world to purity and peace? Has the Son of God died to impart this invaluable blessing to our race? Have holy men of all ages toiled and suffered to diffuse it through the earth, and to perpetuate it to unborn generations; and shall we do nothing to extend the knowledge and power of this salatary truth, of the word of eternal life?

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"To excite us to this most Christian work, we have an example, which, on this anniversary, ought never to be forgotten. Your Committee refer to the British and Foreign Bible Society, that wonderful Institution, the glory of our age. The exertions of this Society surpass all praise. Its branches are spread through the whole kingdom.

Auxiliary Societies, patronized by the most distinguished and venerable men of the country, and includ ing Christians of all denominations, are springing up with astonishing rapidity. No charity in the world was ever espoused with equal zeal. Christians of all classes, from the sovereign on the throne to the common labourer, are uniting their exertions to spread the Bible, not only through their own nation, but through the world. Already this divine light has beamed from great Britain over a large part of Europe. It has penetrated and entered the frozen regions of the North, and even Asia and Africa are sharing in its reviving influences; and shall we do nothing, when our fellow-Christians are doing so much? Shall the honour, the happiness, the rewards of such efforts, be confined to others, whose obligation is certainly not stronger than our own?

most consoling and cheering to see so many Christians, of different countries and different denominations, forgetting their divisions, and uniting in one great effort, for making known the Scriptures to every nation under heaven. Like the rainbow in a dark and stormy sky, this is a promise of a brighter and happier day. It is suited to carry forward our thoughts to that prediéted period when the knowledge of God shall fill the earth, and all nations be joined in love to their common Father and Redeemer, and to one another. We should rejoice that it is the design of Providence to effect this revolution by the instru mentality of Christians, and we should esteem it our privilege and happiness, that we may bear a part in this inexpressibly sublime and merciful work of God."

9. Extract from the Fourth Report of the New York Bible Society, Dec. 6, 1813.

"Though, during the present war, your Board have not received any communications from the British and Foreign Bible Society, they have however, obtained a view of their Ninth Report, adopted at their meet

"It is indeed true, that our ability to promote the object now recommended, is, diminished by the war in which we are involved. But still, how many among us can contribute at least enough to purchase one Bible for the destitute, and how many can contribute more? We should remember that God's blessing in May last. In contemplating ing on our suffering nation is not to be obtained, by giving up the few exertions which we have hither to made for the diffusion of Christianity. Perhaps, one cause of the frowns of Providence upon our land is this, that we have so ungratefully neglected to employ our prosperity and our connexions with other nations for the religious improvement of the world. We have visited all regions, and enriched ourselves with the productions of every clime. But where have we given aid to the, cause of Christianity? Through what nation have we helped to spread the Word of God, the good tidings of salvation by Jesus Christ? own sh mote sites "In the present convulsed and disordered state of the world, it is Molymy sione aut dggendt boards

the munificent liberality with which this stupendous Institution is supported by all ranks of men of every denomination of Christians in Great Britain; the immense extent of its operations through the greater part of the inhabited world; the multitude of Associations, for circulating and translating the Scriptures, to which it has given rise, in various parts of the earth; the liberal support and encouragement which it has afforded to such Associations; the Catholic unity of the spirit, in this bond of peace,' which it has so largely contributed to promote and cherish throughout Christendom, and which national hostility has not been able to extinguish; we want words to express our admira tion of this wonder of the age; and, quereng

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we are constrained to exclaim, Truly, this is the Lord's doing: it is marvellous in our eyes.

10. Extract of a letter from the AuxiHary Bible Society of the People of Colour, Jamaica, to the British and Foreign Society.

We, the undersigned Persons of Colour in the Island of Jamaica, sincerely impressed with the beneficent, object of the British and Fo.. reign Bible Society, behold with heart-felt pleasure, that while a great portion of mankind labours under the iron, yoke of infidelity, the work of charity and love is exercised to send forth the, Word of Salvation throughout the earth; whereby those who are as yet in a state of ignorance and sin, may be induced to read the Sacred Oracles of Truth; and, under the gracious influence of the Holy Spirit, e brought to a saving knowledge of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

"Disparaged, as we have hitherto been, and still continue to be, by the operation of local prejudices; we rejoice that, an opportunity is held out to us to manifest how much we appreciate the exertions of so excellent an Institution, as being calculated to administer to the relief of all men, whatever be their nation or complexion.

"To this end, we beg leave to inform you, that a Society has been established on the 30th of September last, in the city of Kingston, under the denomination of The Jamaica Auxiliary Bible Society of the People of Colour; the object of which is, to raise a yearly subscription throughout the island, to assist the future progress of the British and Foreign Bible Society.

"Although the present remittance be but small (77.5s. currency), yet we indulge, ourselves in the hope that the smallest gift derives worth from the intention of the giver; this being the donations collected from the poorer classes in general of the

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People of Colour in Kingston partial collection having been al ready made from them before this Society was formed: we look forward, however, with the expecta tion, that it may, by God's blessing, assist in sowing the seed of his Di vine Word in abundance. 19081

We entertain the highest regard for the British and Foreign Bible Society; the more especially many of our unhappy brethren are at this moment enveloped in the dark cloud of ignorance and sins yet we are happy in the reflection, thei there are multitudes among us who thirst after the living Water of Life, and are desirous to see the pure and genuine Word of God sal bes net vliesty a

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(Continued from pd 806,5703 We now proceed to lay Before our readers that part of this Society's last Annual Report, of which it hai not been in our power hitherto to give them an account.

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The Hindoostanee New Testament, by the Rev. H. Martyn, assisted by Mirza Fitrut, is printing. The Gos spel of St. Matthew had already been distributed liberally The Li turgy of the Church of England bas been already translated into this language, and translations of it are preparing in Persian and Arabic:

The Committee propose to employ the press extensively in circulating the Liturgy of the Church and Reli gious Tracts in the different Tan. guages of Asia and Afri Arabic tract has been stereotyped for circulation in the widely sends ed regions where the languages known, And, the Committee Th their friends to furnish them with tracts suited to Heathen Anda Hamedan countries, which, fer having undergone the ev the Committee, may be translated and Birculated, in aust Various obstacles have arisen to

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prevent the formation of the Society's proposed establishment in New ZEALAND. The following extracts of letters from the Rev. Mr. Marsden will shew what is the state of things and the prospects in this quarter, 10

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"June 18, 1813. I have the happiness to inform you, that my New Zealand friend, Duaterra, has atlength, after undergoing unknown hardships, arrived at his native island. He has been received with great marks of esteem, and appointed King at the Bay of Islands. He has begun his operations in agriculture; and I have no doubt but he will prepare the way for his countrymen to receive the blessings of the Gospel of Christ. I was greatly rejoiced when I first received the above information about two months ago. since sent him a quantity of seedwheat, and some tools of agriculture, with other necessaries.

open intercourse with the natives of New Zealand which we formerly had, and has retarded the establishment of the Mission. ni asili

"The natives of New Zealand are numerous, and a very fine race of people; and will make great improvement in a short time if they have but the means, which I hope and pray to God they may have in his own time.

"I am happy to inform you, that a this Colony is much improved, in moral and religious view. The or ders given to the Governor, and the regulations which he has adopted and followed, have been attended with the best effects.

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I trust God will raise up Missionaries among ourselves, for the instruction of the Natives of the Islands.' I have We have now a much

“Duaterra is a very uncommon character. His moral deportment is blameless; his mind wholly bent on establishing a Sabbath day at New Zealand, and on introducing the knowledge of the Supreme Being. While he lived with me, he acquired all the knowledge he possibly could, with a view of imparting it to his people; and understands many of the operations of agricul

ture.

"The want of food has been the cause of many of their wars: the introduction of agriculture will soon supply all their wants. This will greatly tend to civilize them. Industry will correct their wild and vagrant habits, and prepare them for the everlasting Gospel. I have no doubt, but the time is approaching when they will hear and obey the joyful sound.

When I hear from Duaterra again, shall be better able to I judge of the propriety of beginning the Mission at New Zealand,

better prospect of this, than at any
former period. My visit to England
has been attended with much real
good to this Settlement. "My col-
leagues are men of piety; and we
have five pious schoolmasters, and
here and there a pious prisoner
scattered through the Settlement. I
married, a few days ago, a young
woman to one of the Missionaries
from Otaheite, whither she is going
with her husband. She was born
in the country: her father came
out a convict, and her mother too.
Her mother died, and left a good
testimony behind her of her real
piety. Her father is now living.
and a most exemplary and pious
man, and has walked in the fear
of God for some years past. These
are hopeful beginnings GOD is

RAISING UP CHILDREN TO ABRAHAM
THIS SETTLE
FROM THESE EXILES.
MENT WILL PROVE A BLESSING TO THE
MEN
SURROUNDING NATIONS N

June 23, 1813. Since I closed my letter,Captain Parker has come in from the coast of New Zealand, with a full ship of sperm-oil, belonging to the house of Mr. Bennet, of London.

"I am sorry the business of theives in consequence of various acts of vioBoyd has prevented so long that fence committed on the petions of the na 25, * This ship had been cut off by the Natives by the master

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