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ous effusion. The meetings were exceedingly solemn and interesting. Forty and fifty usually attended our inquiry meetings, and sometimes nearly a hundred. The convictions of sin were pungent and scriptural, and almost every one who professed a hope of forgiveness, appeared to have been literally born into Jesus Christ. They had distinct conceptions of his character, and of the way of salvation through him. Indeed, though I have been in different towns, where great and powerful revivals were enjoyed, I think, as a whole, I never witnessed one, where there were more decided indications that the work was of the Lord.

Subjects of the work.

The persons who became the subjects of grace, during this ever to be remembered season, were from fourteen to fifty years of age; but the greater part, from twenty to thirty. Some of these cases were deeply interesting to us. A gentleman, who had attended and spoken in our evening conferences repeatedly, who had been habituated to pray in his family, and who, many believed, had been a Christian for more than twelve years, was convinced that he knew nothing of experimental religion; became deeply impressed with his character as a sinner; and was converted to Christ. He made this frank confession, that for the whole period he had been engaged in religious duties, he had performed them merely to satisfy the accusations of his conscience; nor had he from any other motive prayed in secret, till the time of the revival. Ah, here is one distinguishing characteristic of true piety. The truly pious man prays devoutly in his closet. Among the numerous examples of prayer in the Bible, I remember no one, who was condemned who prayed in secret. Another, the case of a young man, that was striking, as he was the last of a family, where the mother, sister, and four children profess religion, three of them during this work, besides three other persons, who resided with them. Another, of a husband, who had become bitterly opposed to religion, and who was awakened from the address of the Pastor to his wife, when she was received into the church. Another, of a young man, whose father had long professed his disbelief of the Scriptures, but who on the morning of the day be

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fore one of our baptisms, called his
daughter, to whose baptism he would
not previously consent, and told her,
that she and her brother might, if they
desired, be baptized the next day. An-
other, the case of a young lady, who
attended the Universalist meeting,
and who was awakened from hearing
her minister endeavour to prove that
all persons were the ransomed of the
Lord. His text was, "Let the redeem-
ed of the Lord say so." Ps. cvii. 2. She
thought if she was redeemed, why
did she not acknowledge it? She knew
she had not been, and therefore she
could not "
say so.' She attended our
meetings, and entertained a hope pre-
viously to my conversing with her.
When her minister afterwards visited
her, and told her that her feelings and
conversion were altogether the work of
man, and spake much against the re-
vival, she replied, that she would re-
late to him her exercises, and that he
might judge whether they were pro-
duced entirely by man.
If, said she,
they be the work of man, you are the
man. She then gave him an account
of her feelings and views, and told him,
that as for myself, calling me by name,
she did not converse with me, till after
she found peace and joy in the Holy
Ghost. Another, the case of a lady
whose husband, as is supposed, was
killed by pirates, about two years since,
and who had been exceedingly unhap
py since she heard of the capture of
his vessel; hearing of the revival in
this place, and desirous of obtaining
some solace to her feelings, she came
here, hoping to obtain it in religion.
She was directed to the only source of
substantial support and comfort. And
to that source she repaired; and before
she left the town, publicly acknowl-
edged the foundation of her hope, by
her baptism in the name of Him, whom
she found to be manifested as Father,
Son, and Holy Ghost.

Our Lord's day school participated largely in this work. On the first Lord's day after the Ministers' Meeting, the female department presented a most interesting scene. Many of the teachers, and more of the scholars, who were not pious, were under powerful conviction of sin, and the whole school was involved in tears.

There was no recitation; the time was devoted to prayer and conversation. On the next Sabbath the scene was changed. A number of the school had experienced the power of regenerating grace, during the preceding week, and no sooner than

liberty was given, they left their places, and teachers were heard exhorting teachers, and scholars exhorting scholars; awakening the careless, and pointing the anxious to the Lamb of God.

Among the fifty-one, whom I have baptized this year, are six teachers, and eleven scholars. Eighteen of the number are children of pious parents; and twelve, whose mothers belong to the Maternal Society, and no doubt were converted in answer to their prayers.

Our baptismal seasons were impressive. A great number of people witnessed the administration of the ordinance; and some have dated from them their first religious feelings. Twentytwo was the greatest number baptized at one time.

Effects of the work.

One great motive that induced me to propose the Ministers' Meeting, was, there had been a number of persons, more or less anxious, for two and three years, and who had attended my inquiry meetings during that period. 1 thought such a meeting might be blessed to them, and I have the satisfaction of believing that all these persons have obtained what they so long

desired.

When about 15 individuals had experienced religion, the Congregational brethren in this town, held a public meeting, at which some of their neighboring ministers were present, and which was also attended with the Divine blessing. About forty have united with their church. Including

this number, I think more than one hundred have been the subjects of the work.

The revival also extended to brother Weston's people, in East Cambridge, and to a part of our town where there had been no preaching for many years. It was the means of giving fresh impulse to revivals already begun in several other towns, where brethren labor who attended the meetings in this place.

In consequence of the increase of people in our meeting-house, it became necessary to enlarge it, which was completed at a cost of about $3500, and provided room for forty additional pews, besides an increase in the galleries.

The future effects of this work of grace, remain to be tested. If the subjects continue faithful, no one will be able to compute them. It depends under God, therefore, upon them to say what they shall be. And the

only way to fulfil the anticipations that are reasonably indulged, is, for every one to labor to be faithful. Let each one be constant in private devotion, in attendance upon public worship, espeings, and there will be glorious results. cially at prayer and conference meetLet converts continue to act like converts, and there will be no blasting influence.

Hoping, Mr. Editor,that this account of the work of grace in this town, will be employed as the instrument of doing good, I send it to be placed in the columns of your Missionary Register. HENRY JACKSON. Charlestown, Dec. 24, 1830.

MEETING-HOUSES OPENED, ORDINATIONS, &c.

Oct. 11. The frame of a Baptist Meeting-house was raised in Leominster, Mass.

20. A Baptist Meeting-house was opened in West Springfield, Mass. Sermon by Rev. G. F. Davis.

20. A new Baptist Meeting-house was opened at Westminster, Mass.; and at the same time Mr. Appleton Morse, late student at the Newton Theological Institution, was ordained pastor of the Princeton and Westminster church. Sermon by Rev. Prof. Chase.

Nov. 16. A new Baptist Meeting-house was opened in Rowley, Mass. and a church constituted, styled the Second Baptist church in Rowley.

17. A new Baptist Meeting-house was opened at Lakeville, N. Y. Sermon by Elder Goodale.

18. Mr. C. A. Turner was ordained as an Evangelist, at Blanford, Mass. Sermon by Rev. Thomas Larcombe.

27. Mr. C. Mulford was ordained at the Baptist Meeting-house in Pemberton, N. J. Sermon by Rev. W. T. Brantly.

TREMONT THEATRE.

Much discussion has recently taken place in Boston, in relation to the demoralizing effect of the theatre. A Committee of the Proprietors has examined its situation; and the facts elic

ited are calculated to awaken the deepest solicitude of all who feel interested

for the rising generation. The benefits of a well regulated theatre have often been urged by the friends of the

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30. By cash from Miss Margaret B. Doyle, Treas. of the Second Bap. Pri. Fem. Miss.
Soc. to be applied to support the Fem. School kept in Burmah, by Mrs. Wade,

Feb. 1. By collection at Rev. Mr. Malcom's prayer meeting,

12. By cash from Mrs. Eliza Smith, Treas. of the Fem. Pri. Soc. of the First Bap. Ch.
and Soc. in Boston, for foreign missions,

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March 3. By cash from the Pri. Soc. of the Baptist church and Soc. in Charles-St. from Dea.
Stillman Lothrop, Treas.

By collection at Rev. Dr. Sharp's prayer meeting,

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stage. But the influence of the stage may always be expected to be unfavorable to morals and religion, and should be discountenanced by the wise and good. It is exceedingly exhilarating to witness at present in this city

such an increase of useful scientific lectures, debating societies, lyceums, and other valuable institutions, to which multitudes of the young repair, as to inspire the hope, that theatrical exhibitions will soon be deserted.

Boston Society Auxiliary to the Baptist Board, &c. in account with James Loring, Treasurer.

1829.

Nov. 12. By balance in Treasurer's hands, on annual settlement,
15. By collection at Federal-St. meeting-house, per Mr. Malcom,

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from Mr. D. Hopkins, Weston, Mass. for Burman mission,

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from the Pri. Bap. Fem. For. Miss. Soc. of South Boston, for Burman mis-
sion, by Mrs. M. B. Hill, Sec. and Treas.

Aug. 2. By collection at Rev. Mr. Knowles's prayer meeting,

at Rev. Mr. Malcom's, 18,25-ring, 12,
Rev. Dr. Sharp's prayer meeting,

15,20

11,77

18,37

12,70

4,95

18,13

6,67

$880,90

1829.

Nov. 16. For cash paid Dea. Heman Lincoln, Treas. of the Gen. Con. as per receipt, 441,59

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We have examined the Treasurer's account and find it correct. The receipts the present year are dolls. 494,31, and in the Treasurer's hands on settlement last year, dolls. 356,59, making dolls. 880,90. The Treasurer has paid to the Treasurer of the General Convention, as appears by his receipt, dolls. 754,46, having now in his hands, dolls. 126,44.

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Since the above account was examined, the following sums have been received

1830.

by the Treasurer, viz.

Oct. 27. Cash from Mr. Benjamin Sweetser, Treas. of the Male Pri. Soc. of the Second Baptist

Church and Society,

65,00

Cash from Dea. Carleton, collected at monthly prayer meeting, at Rev. Mr. Malcom's,
May 3,

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Do. at first Baptist meeting-house-Rev. Mr. Hague preached,-
Cash of Mr. Daniel Cummings, Treas. of the Male Pri. Soc. of the Federal-St. Bap.
Ch. and Congregation, in aid of Foreign missions, (100 of which is to be appro-
priated for the support of a native Burman teacher,)

24,51

200,00

Dolls. 321,34

NEWTON THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTION.

The treasurer of this Institution has always made it a point to publish in the Baptist Magazine all donations in money; but in consequence of some of the articles of furniture for students' rooms having been sent directly to the Institution without any account being sent to the treasurer, it has not been in his power to publish an accurate account of donations of this kind, and therefore he has omitted to publish any. He now takes the liberty to say, that eight rooms of the Institution have been furnished through the liberality of our friends in Boston, Salem,Charlestown, Cambridge, Malden, Lynn, Roxbury, Framingham, West and East Cambridge, Hartford, and other places. Four have been furnished by the Trustees, and two have been furnished by Mrs. N. R. Cobb, and Mrs. J. B. Jones, Boston, making 14 rooms in all that are furnished; and there is much cause for gratitude to God, that these

rooms are now all occupied, having about thirty students at the Institution. And as we have good reason to expect more soon, it has again become necessary to appeal to the liberality of the friends of the Institution on this subject. And here the Treasurer takes the liberty to suggest, that when donations are raised in money for the purchase of furniture, if instead of laying out the money, the donors should forward it to the Treasurer, it would enable him to preserve a uniformity in the furniture of the different rooms, which is very desirable; while at the same time, any articles of bedding or cf clothing for the young men will be gratefully receiv ed, and duly acknowledged. It should also be borne in mind, that the library of the Institution is still quite below what is desirable. Any donations, either in money or books, for this object, would be very acceptable.

LEVI FARWELL, Treas. Cambridge, Dec. 20, 1830.

Account of Moneys received by the Treasurer of the General Convention of the Baptist Denomination in the United States, for Foreign Missions, from Nov. 25, to Dec. 25, 1830.

From the Middlesex Baptist Miss. Society, per Mr. C. Blanchard, Treas. for Burman mission, 92,19
A female friend, for the Burman mission, per Rev. A. Merriam,
Mr. Clarke Young, of Falmouth, N. S.

Mr. Young, of

do.

For Burman Bible, per Mr. Nichols,

The Madison For. Miss. Soc. Auxiliary, &c. per Rev. Daniel Hascall, Treas.
Dea. James Loring, Treas. of the Boston Society, Auxiliary, &c.
Same, as Treas. of the Boston Bap. For. Miss. Soc.

15,00

2,00

1,00

3,00

50,00

126,44

121,34

The above to be appropriated as follows, viz. For general purposes
of the Burman mission, 104,71; Female schools in Burmah, 143,07.

-247,78

From Dea. James Loring, Treas. of the Boston Bap. For. Miss. Soc.

One hundred dollars of which is to be appropriated to the support of a native
Burman teacher.

200,00

By cash collected in Connecticut, by Rev. Mr. Skinner, for the African mission,
Received by him in Virginia, for same,

76,43

182,19

From the Virginia Miss. Soc. from the Committee of outfit,

242,00

-500,62

From Dea. David Purrington, for the Burman miss. per Mr. Chas. Thompson, Coleraine,
Females of the Bap. Church in Canton, Mass per Dea. F. Crane,

5,40

16,00

By cash for the Burman mission, being a Thanksgiving tribute from an indigent family,' per
Rev. B. Willard, of Northampton, Mass.

From Mr Nath'l Oviatt, of Richfield, Ohio, for Foreign missions, per Mr. Benj. Rouse,*
H. B. Rounds, Esq. Treas of the Utica Bap. For. Miss. Soc. for Burman Bible, per Mr.
E. Lincoln,

1,00

10,50

50,00

HEMAN LINCOLN, Treas.

*Mr. Rouse, in his letter to the Treasurer enclosing this amount, remarks, that the donor was induced to present the donation from reading Mrs. Judson's Memoir.

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MEMOIR OF REV. SAMUEL AMBROSE.

This worthy minister of the gospel was born in Exeter, N. H. His parents were both pious, being termed, in the style of that age, New Lights. When in infancy, Mr. Ambrose was so severely burnt that his life was in imminent danger, and his right hand so materially injured, that it was conceived it would incapacitate him for labor. At this early age of life, and under these circumstances, his pious mother prayerfully devoted him to the service of the Lord, and gave him up for the work of the ministry and never did she renounce the hope that God would call him to labor in the vineyard of the gospel.

At the age of six years, Mr. Ambrose's father died, leaving him and five other children to the care of this devoted mother. In the spiritual welfare and religious instruction of her children this good woman felt a deep and lively interest; and not only read the scriptures to them, and instructed them in the religion of the blessed Redeemer, but also morning and evening prayed with them, and always at the table acknowledged God to be the author of all their mercies. What a blessing to have such a mother! and how much to be regretted, that all mothers should not in like circumstances imitate her pious example.

When eight years old he removed with his mother to Hollis, N. H. Soon after, a revival commenced in the place. Numbers of young persons became pious and united with the church, and among them were his two elder sisters.

Mr. A. speaks of being much alarmed during this revival. His exercises, however, appear to have been only the alarms of a guilty conscience aroused by the apprehensions of divine wrath. A consciousness, that he was unprepared to meet God, made the thoughts of death, judgment, and eternity, very distressing. In the account which he has written of these exercises, there appears to be nothing like true contrition for sin, or faith in the atoning blood of Jesus Christ. From this time he seems to have imbibed a selfAPRIL, 1831.

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