The Christian Messenger and Reformer

will be well. When he comes to judge the world, it will be in righteousness. What a blessing that none shall be condemned for what they could not know, but for what they might, but refused to do!

Yours in the truth,

G. C. REID. Kilmarnock, January 7th, 1842.

THE disciples here had a visit from our dear brother Thomson, of Edinburgh. Having stayed here for a day or two, he proceeded to Stevenson, where he had a very agreeable meeting: the brethren there have (since last mentioned in the Messenger) been standing rather on "back grounds" with those of the reformation; but, by the help of brother Thomson and others, twenty-one have met on the sure foundation, willing to hear and obey the dictates of the "Spirit." Oh that the Lord may enable them to bring forth fruit, and show unto those without, that they are not only disciples in word, but also in deed. Let us all pray our heavenly Master on their behalf, that they may be enabled to wield the "two-edged sword" aright, and be the means of rescuing many a poor soul from the thraldom of our "adversary." "The coming of the Lord draweth nigh," let us "therefore not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober, putting on the breast-plate of righteousness, and for an helmet the hope of salvation." Let us fight valiantly for the Lord, trusting to his strength. Let us " endure hardness as good soldiers of Jesus Christ," knowing that there is "laid up for us crowns of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give us at that day," when "he maketh up his jewels." In the hope of meeting with you in the "New Jerusalem," I am, your brother voyager, H. M.

Kirkaldy, January 17, 1843. I HAVE only to add, that the brethren here are living in love and peace, and walking in the fear of the Lord. Our number is now about forty-five, just about double the number we were in August when you were with us. J. WISHAT.

Louth, January 11, 1843.

SINCE I last wrote you, four more have been added to our number by baptism in the name of Jesus. We now number twenty, and I am happy to say, are all rejoicing in the truth. Glory be to him who has declared that his word shall accomplish the thing whereunto he sent it. W. JACKSON. Nottingham, January 24, 1843.

THE waters in this place have been troubled six times with penitent believers during the last month, in order to obtain the remission of all past sins, through faith in the Redeemer's blood. J. W.

Liverpool, January 12, 1843. PLEASE to send me nine copies of the Christian System. The views and sentiments propagated by A. Campbell (or rather by the apostles) and others, are making great progress amongst my countrymen, the Welch Baptists. These sentiments are now proclaimed by many Welsh Baptist ministers, Yours truly, D. R.

TRACTS.

DURING the last year, four tracts, on very important subjects, have been published by different brethren. The first was issued by the

brethren at Halifax, on the subject of Regeneration, selected from the writings of A. Campbell, and can be obtained on application to Mr. Joseph Wilson, Market-place, Halifax. The second was published by our brethren at Loughborough, The Apostles' Baptism. This tract is made up almost exclusively of passages of scripture, and can be obtained through the medium of brethren at Nottingham or Loughborough. The third consists of four pages, written by a brother at Alva, much to the point. The Act, Subject, and Design of Christian Baptism, which is the title of the tract, are presented in a clear and forcible light. J. Lothian, printer, Alva. The fourth has been issued by our brethren at Wrexham. It contains twelve pages of matter, comprising A. Campbell's essay on the Christian Religion, Dr. Beatties' view of Religion, and the Parable of the Iron Bedstead. Price 5s. per hundred. Direct to Mr. Bayley, printer, Wrexham. Each of these tracts are well calculated to enlighten the mind on the subjects of divine truth to which they refer, and we hope our brethren will do all they can to put them into circulation. J. W. CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the evangelist have been received during the last mouth from Kirkaldy, Shrewsbury, and Newark. Several items of news are unavoidably left out of this number.

OUR NEXT VOLUME.

IT is our intention, if the Lord will, to commence Vol. VII. of the Christian Messenger on the first of March, as usual, and to terminate it on the first of December. As most, if not all, the periodicals of this country close at the end of the year, and as it will be much more convenient to the printer, publisher, and the public for us to do the same, we have therefore determined to do so. The volume will be rather thinner than the preceding ones, and so will the cost be in proportion; this, consequently, will balance the difference, and we hope our patrons and friends will not take it amiss at the end of the year.

There is still much and powerful conflict carried on in the world. The arts and sciences are flourishing; and light is breaking forth on the right hand and on the left, and there is still much to be done in the cause of reform. According to the calculation of some, the Lord is personally to arrest it in its progress some time in the present year; consequently, if this be correct, the troubles of the righteous will soon be at an end, and a new state of things introduced into the world. Brethren, let us see to it that the loins of our mind are girded up; our lamps trimmed; and we like men waiting for the coming of the Lord, so that whether he come sooner or later, we may be found ready for his glorious appearing. J. W.

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