following day, two sisters of the church, came to the assistance of Mrs. Wade, when he adds, "While reciting their several histories since they were separated from us, at Rangoon, it was delightful to hear them ascribe their preservation in their wanderings, and their being brought together again, to the overruling providence of God. They said it was their prayer daily that the disciples and teachers might meet again, and God had answered their prayers, and therefore their hearts were glad." Of all those members, Mr. Wade observes, "I think they have made good progress in the knowledge of divine truth, and by their firm attachment to the Christian religion, and perseverance under so many adverse circumstances, proved themselves the real disciples of Jesus." It was not till two months after, on the 24th of January, that Dr. Judson arrived, of which event Mr. Wade thus speaks: "It is impossible to describe the mingled emotions of pleasure and pain, which the meeting produced." In a letter from the Dr. to Mrs. Hazeltine, the mother of Mrs. Judson, dated at Amherst, Feb. 4, he writes, "Amid the desolations that death has made, I take my pen to address the mother of my beloved Ann. On arriving here, Mr. Wade met me at the landing place, and as I passed on to the house, one and another of the native christians came out, and when they saw me, they began to weep. At length we reached the house, and I almost expected to see my love coming out as usual to meet me: but no. I saw only in the arms of Mrs. Wade, a puny child, that could not recognize her weeping father, and from whose infant mind had long been erased all recollection of the mother who loved her so much. She turned away from me in alarm, and I, obliged to seek comfort elsewhere, found my way to the grave. But who ever obtained comfort there? Thence, I went to the house in which I left her, and I looked at the spot where we last knelt in prayer, and where we exchanged the parting salutation. I am now sitting in the room where she expired. But I will not trouble you, my dear mother, with an account of my own private feelings. The bitter, heart-rending anguish, which for some days would admit of no mitigation, and the comfort which the gospel subsequently afforded, that gospel of Jesus Christ which brings life and immortality to light-blessed assurance, let us apply it afresh to our hearts." This dark and afflicting providence, though a source of keen anguish to her bereaved husband, and of grief and disappointment to all concerned in the Mission, we have full confidence will be overruled for good. It will lead to more exclusive dependence upon God, and to more unremitted supplication for labourers to be sent forth; that the places of such as have fallen on the field may be filled, and more abundant blessings vouchsafed to the exertions of them that remain. As soon as circumstances would render it proper, after the arrival of Dr. Judson, rooms were prepared for him adjoining the small house occupied by Mr. Wade, with whose family he took up his residence; and further measures were immediately adopted for attaining in the best manner, the objects of the mission. Regular worship every Sabbath had been previously established, though conducted under disadvantages, as Mr. Wade could not speak the Burman with sufficient readiness to lead the devotions. But, animated by a spirit which should ever characterize our brethren, he assembled the people, and two of the disciples read the scriptures, expounded and prayed, with much satisfaction to the rest. In this practice they continued, until after the arrival of Dr. Judson, from which time, he regularly preached the word. From the first, some of those who attended, tarried for private conversation; and subsequently, the number of inquirers was increased Account of Moneys received by the Treasurer of the General Convention, for the Baptist Board of Foreign Missions, from Feb. 29, to April 24, 1828. By cash from Samuel Payne, Esq. Treasurer of the Madison Society Auxiliary to the Baptist Board of Foreign Missions, N. B. Twenty dollars of the above are from the Hamilton Female Wade Society, for the education of Burman Female children under the care of Mrs. Wade. From the Youth's Mite Society of the Second Baptist Sabbath School, Boston, by master Elisha E. Glover, 50,00 5,58 Doctor Lawson Long, Buckland, Mass. contributed as follows, viz. 5,00 The "American Beneficent Society," by females near Fayetteville, N. C. per Rev. L. Rice, Mr. Wm. Stow, it being a donation from Mr. Solomon Goodale, deceased, late of Conway, 102,00 27,50 Rev. Luther Rice, it having been received by him from the United States 62,50 The Male Sunday School, No. 13, New-York, for the education of an Indian child by the name of John Williams, at the Carey Station, Mr. Dayton, of Washington Co. N. Y. for Burman Miss. per Henry Hill, Esq. 3,00 H. B. Rounds, Esq. Treasurer of the Utica Baptist Foreign Mission Society, per Mr. E. Lincoln, 10,00 50,00 The Perth Amboy Union Female Missionary Society, per Mr. C. L. Roberts, 16,00 The Lincoln Baptist Auxiliary Society, Me. in aid of Foreign Missions, from Hezekiah Prince, Esq. Treasurer, The Lincoln Baptist Cent Society, Me. in aid of Foreign Missions, by Mrs. Mrs. Eleanor Pugh, deceased, per Rev. Dr. Bolles, The Female Juvenile Society connected with the Female Sabbath School be- Mrs. Mary Walbridge, Cambridge, Vt. per Rev. Ira M. Allen, 144,84 42,11 5,00 16,00 1,06 14,22 NOTE. There have been contributed for Female Schools in India, by the Baptist Churches in Boston, at the monthly concert of prayer, the following sums, which the Treasurer has received from the hands of Dea. James Loring, to be transmitted to India, viz. From the First Church, $156,16-From the Second Church, $182,25— From the Third Church, $123,76-From the Federal Street Church, $64,55. We have also received, by the same hands, from the Female Primary Society of the Second Baptist Church and Society, for "BALDWIN SCHOOL" in India, paid by Mrs. George Homer, Treas. $77,31-making a total sum of $604,03. This sum, it is ex pected, will be forwarded to India in a few days; and we hope our friends, who have contributed to support Native Schools, will send their annual subscriptions to be conveyed by the same opportunity. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION FOR FOREIGN MISSIONS. New-York, April 30, 1828. THE Board of the Baptist General Convention for Foreign Missions, commenced its Annual Meeting in the meeting-house of the OliverStreet Baptist Church, New-York. Present, Rev. Wm. Staughton, D. D. President. Rev. Lucius Bolles, D. D. Corresponding Sec'ry. Rev. Asa Wilcox, Rev. Wm. T. Brantly, Rev. John L. Dagg, Rev. David Jones, Rev. Elon Galusha, Rev. Spencer H. Cone, At 10, A. M. the President took the chair. Feeling our need of divine assistance, and desirous of realizing still more intensely than we have ever yet done, the important truth, that Paul may plant, and Apollos water in vain, except God give the increase, it was unanimously Resolved, To spend some time in prayer before proceeding to business. Brethren Bolles, Brantly, and Maclay, successively addressed the Throne of Grace. Brother S. H. Cone was appointed Secretary, pro tem. Ministering and other brethren present were invited to a seat with the Board, and to participate in its deliberations. This invitation was accepted by Rev. Archibald Maclay, Noah Davis, Duncan Dunbar, Ebenezer Nelson, Wm. Hague, John C. Murphy, Barnas Sears, and John Booth, together with Wm. Colgate, Thomas Purser, and Mr. Seaver. Rev. Charles G. Sommers was elected a member of the Board, vice our deceased and much lamented brother Gammell. The Journal of the Board since its last annual meeting was then read. The Annual Report was read by the Corresponding Secretary, and referred to brethren Brantly, Dagg, and Bolles. JUNE, 1828. 21 The President then nominated, and the Board appointed, the following Committees, viz. 1. To audit the Treasurer's account-S. H. Cone, and Charles G. Sommers. 2. On the Burman Mission-John L. Dagg, A. Wilcox, S. H. Cone, D. Jones, and L. Bolles. 3. On the Indian Stations-W. T. Brantly, E. Galusha, and Thomas Stokes. 4. On the African Mission-Asa Wilcox, H. Lincoln, and W. Staughton. On unoccupied fields for labour-E. Galusha, S. H. Cone, and C. G. Sommers. Resolved, To spend the first half hour after coming together to-morrow, in fervent prayer to Almighty God, imploring his holy benediction upon the Board, and the missionaries in their employ. Adjourned to 3 o'clock, P. M. to-morrow. Prayer by brother Wilcox. May 1, 1828, 3 o'clock, P. M. The Board met agreeably to adjourn. ment. Brethren present, W. Staughton, N. Kendrick, L. Bolles, H. Lincoln, W. T. Brantly, J. L. Dagg, D. Jones, E. Galusha, T. Stokes, C. G. Sommers, Lewis Leonard, J. D. Knowles, Asa Wilcox, Levi Farwell, and S. H. Cone. Brethren Dagg, Galusha and Kendrick, severally engaged in prayer. The thanks of the Board were voted to Brother Brantly for his annual sermon, and an abstract requested for publication in the American Baptist Magazine. Brethren Kendrick and Knowles were appointed to prepare an address to the publick, to be printed with the annual report. The Treasurer submitted his account, which was read in detail, and the Committee appointed to audit it, Reported, that they had carefully examined the same, and found it correctly cast and duly vouched. The Report was approved. Resolved, That the Corresponding Secretary be directed to communicate the thanks of the Board, to the owners and captain of the Brig Smyrna, for the gratuitous transmission to Calcutta of $5000 in specie. The Committee on the Burman Mission presented their report, which was accepted. Resolved, That application be made to the American Bible Society, to aid us in the publication of the Scriptures in the Burman language. Brethren Cone, Sommers, and Stokes were appointed a Committee to carry this resolution into effect. The same Committee was charged with the service of soliciting from the Baptist General Tract Society, and the American Tract Society, aid in the publication and distribution of tracts in Burmah and Africa. The Committee on the Indian Stations made a report, which was accepted. Brethren Cone, Sommers, and Stokes were appointed a Committee to obtain Bibles and Testaments from the American Bible Society, or any similar institution, for the destitute inhabitants of Liberia. Brethren Cone and Knowles were appointed a Committee on the Columbian Star; and brethren Leonard and Farwell on the American Baptist Magazine. The thanks of the Board were voted to Mr. Louis Dwight for 100 copies of the Second Report of the Board of Managers of the Prison Discipline Society; and brethren Cone and Sommers directed to communicate to him the vote. The President having stated the reasons inducing his immediate return to Philadelphia, obtained leave of absence for the remainder of the session. Adjourned to 11 o'clock, A. M. to-morrow. Prayer by the President. May 2, 1828, 11 o'clock, A. M. The Board met pursuant to adjournment; Dr. Kendrick in the chair. Half an hour was employed in prayer and praise. Brethren Leonard, Knowles, and Jones, addressed the mercy seat. The Committee on unoccupied fields for labour presented their report, which was accepted. The report of the Committee on the Columbian Star was read and accepted; and the following resolution, appended thereto, unanimously adopted, viz. Resolved, That in the opinion of this Board, the Columbian Star has already exerted a beneficial influence upon our churches, and the publick mind; that its extensive circulation is highly desirable, and therefore, we do most earnestly recommend it to the patronage of the publick. The Committee on the American Baptist Magazine made a report, which was accepted, in which they express their full conviction, that this periodical work is one of vital importance to our denomination; well calculated to promote Christian knowledge, virtue, and piety in the churches of the saints. And also recommend to the consideration of the Board, the propriety of appointing an efficient Agent, to obtain subscriptions, and elicit the attention of the Christian publick in favour of its general circulation. The Committee appointed to prepare an Address, were requested to transmit the same to the Corresponding Secretary, for publication with the Annual Report. The Committee on the Annual Report presented the same, which was accepted. Resolved, That the Corresponding Secretary be requested to continue his exertions to procure materials for a biographical sketch of the late Mrs. Ann H. Judson. Resolved, That Dr. Bolles, Prof. Chase, brethren Sharp, Knowles, and Lincoln be a Committee to prepare and publish the Minutes of the present meeting, the Annual Report, and the Address to the publick. Adjourned to 4 o'clock, P. M. Brother Sommers engaged in prayer. May 2, 4 o'clock, P. M. The Board met pursuant to adjournment.. Prayer by brother Lincoln. The Minutes were read and approved. The business of the meeting being finished, the members of the Board spent some time in a free and affectionate expression of their sentiments in relation to the cause of missions. It was a pleasant season; long may it be remembered, and oft may it recur. Oh! how exquisitely delightful and touching the scene, when brethren dwell together in unity! We separated with the pledge, in humble reliance upon the grace of God, that every Lord's-day morning, as near the rising of the sun as circumstances shall permit, we will spend half an hour in private prayer, beseeching the Sun of Righteousness to arise and shine upon our lost and ruined world, with healing in his wings! Amen! even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. The Board adjourned, sine die. Dr. Kendrick prayed. S. H. CONE, Secretary, pro tem. |