occupied the chair; Mr. Whitley, Baptist by the Welsh Baptists, who kindly lent it minister, Burnham, delivered an address for the occasion. The service was one of worthy of his powers, education, &c. great interest to the friends on the spot. Messrs. Plummer, Barrett, and Truscott, of May the infant church be preserved in Colchester, also interested the meeting, and the pure truth of God. expressed their pleasure to find the society MILL-YARD, LONDON.-A public meeting at the Baptist school room progressing, though similar institutions in the town had was held on Dec. 16, to celebrate the 200th failed. Several members of the society church in this place, when the history of anniversary of the Seventh-day Baptist also spoke, to the gratification of all. It was especially cheering to hear one, who the religious society during the two centuwas baptized the previous Lord's day, tes- Rev. W. H. Black, the minister. The year ries of its existence was narrated by the tify that he would have to bless God 1657 has been fixed upon as the date for through eternity for the benefit he had re- the formation of the church. It is probable ceived in the society. Thus we found in that the church was formed immediately one case, at least, our objects realized The after Cromwell's declaration in 1653, but of report showed there had been many inter- that there is no certain evidence, as the esting lectures and discussions, and other church records earlier than 1673 were unmeans of improvement, during the year; fortunately burnt. Mr. Black then gave a that there was a good balance in hand; description of the persecution to which ninety members, and 350 volumes. A large many of the members were subjected,—one Tonic-sol-fa class belonging to the society of the first preachers, John James, being conducted by Mr. Rogers, a deacon of the church sang various interesting pieces after dragged from his pulpit, tried for alleged each address, and the meeting was conclu- his head fixed on a pole in front of the treason, hanged, drawn, and quartered, and ded by singing the doxology, shortly after nine o'clock. The meeting was felt by all chapel. Another member, Joseph Davis, meeting-house in Bullstake-alley, Whitesuffered ten years' imprisonent in Oxford Castle, but, on his release, entering into business, he was so prospered by God for his constancy and faithfulness to the cause of Christ, that he accumulated some considerable property, and, at his death, left his estates to the church. Many other interesting facts were given relative to its history. several gentlemen and friends, who greatly The meeting was afterwards addressed by contributed to the gratification of the assembly. to be a successful one. W. J. EBENEZER CHAPEL, BACUP. ON Monday, January 11th, we held our annual Sunday-school festival, when 1,127 persons (including the scholars) were refreshed with a comfortable tea. In the LOUGHTON, ESSEX.-On Thursday, Dec. 17, the Rev. S. Brawn completed the fortieth year of his pastorate over the Baptist church in this village. A social tea meeting was held on the occasion in the British School-room, at which the pastor presided. evening we had a crowded and highly interesting meeting, when addresses were given by teachers, and appropriate recitations by a number of our young men. The principal piece, was an historical sketch of our school, from its formation in 1812 to the present date; from which it appears that above 3000 children have been taught here. "The Lord hath done great things for us," to his name alone be glory given. Let our teachers be intensely anxious to bring their SHACKLEWELL.-The Rev. J. S. Stanion, youthful charge to Jesus. Let nothing late of Luton, having accepted the pastorate short of genuine conversion satisfy either of the Baptist church at Shacklewell Chayoung or old. And let God's pure truth pel, recognition services were held in conand precious ordinances be employed to nection with his settlement on Thursday, render the converted eminently useful on Dec. 17. earth, and to prepare them for a high seat in glory. MINISTERIAL CHANGES.- The Rev. R. Tubbs has removed from Rickmansworth, MINISTERIAL CHANGES, ETC., AND GEN- and his address now is, Addlestone, Surrey. ERAL BAPTIST INTELLIGENCE. Mr. Thomas Francis, of Pontypridd, having accepted the unanimous invitation of the Baptist church at Libanus Ystraddyfodwy to become their pastor, entered upon his stated labours on the first Lord's-day in MIDDLESBRO'-ON-TEES.-On Sunday morning, Dec. 13, 1857, the English Baptists residing in this town were formed into a separate church by the Rev. W. Leng, of January. Stockton, in the new chapel built last year The Rev. John Broad, having preached his farewell sermon at Salem Chapel, Hit- | Brown, late of Salford, near Manchester, chin, on Sunday morning, Dec. 20, the conducted the various services. church is now anxiously seeking a successor to the pastorate. The Rev. David Bridgman, late of Horsington, Somerset, has removed to Ashley, near Lymington, Hants, having accepted an invitation to the pastorate of the church in that place. The Rev. B. G. Wilson, late of Barnsby, is now at liberty to supply vacant churches. Mr. H. E. Sturmer, late of St. John's College, Cambridge, and since a student at the Baptist College Bristol, has accepted the unanimous invitation of the church and congregation worshipping at Silver-street Chapel, Worcester. The Rev. Joseph Rothery, of London, has accepted a unanimous invitation from the Baptist church, Bampton, Devon, to become its pastor, and entered on his stated labours on the second Lord's-day in January. The Rev. C. T. Crate, late of Chenies, has accepted the unanimous invitation of the Baptist Church at Wendover to become its pastor, and entered on his stated labours there at Christmas. PYLE, SOUTH WALES.-A new and beautiful chapel for the Baptist denomination Rev. John Roberts, late of Merthyr Tydvil, was opened here on Christmas-day. The has become the pastor. The opening services were well attended. The collections amounted to £130. was DARTMOUTH-STREET, WEST BROMWICH.Two years ago a large school-room built in connection with the Bethel Baptist Chapel, by the friends of that place, at a cost of £336 18s. 9d. Though but a poor people comparatively, yet such has been the blessing of God upon their recent exertions, that there is now an unburdened chapel and school-room, 350 Sunday-school scholars, 30 teachers, and upwards of 100 scholars in the day-school. This steady, growing church is an example to many larger ones. BAPTISMS. LONDON: Spencer Place Chapel, Goswell The Rev. James Young, having accepted Road.-On December 8th, our pastor the a unanimous invitation from the Baptist Rev. J. H. Cook, baptized six in the good church at Creech St. Michael, Somerset, old way, making in all during the year commenced his labours there on the first Sabbath of the new year. The Rev. E. Stenson, pastor of the Baptist church, Audlem, Cheshire, intends to resign his charge in March next, and is open to a call from a destitute church. The Rev. John Webb, having resigned the pastorate at Worstead, Norfolk, has accepted the invitation of the church at Stroudbrooke, Suffolk, and enters upon his labours on Lord's-day, Feb. 21. The Rev. D. Evans, of Cymmer, Glamorganshire, has given notice to his church that he will leave them at the end of March. The Rev. J. Davis, late of Ceylon, has decided, under medical advice, not to return to that country. He is, therefore, open to invitation from any destitute church at home. Letters will reach him addressed3, Clifton-place, Albert-road, Peckham, near London. Mr. John Dixon, formerly of Risely, Beds, (late of Dover) has accepted a cordial and unanimous invitation from the baptized church of Christ meeting at Mote-road Chapel, Maidstone. forty-eight. The pool has been opened eight times this year. There are several interesting circumstances connected with some of those who have put on Christ, two were very aged and infirm, and two were young men; one a City missionary, the other has been a soldier, and was engaged in the late war in the Crimea. Both went into the pulpit and addressed the congregation before being buried with the Redeemer. Several of the converts this year, are young men who we hope will be useful in the cause of our Lord and Saviour. These who have this year put on Christ, have we trust been led by the Spirit of God to do so, and are able to give a reason of the hope within them. J. S. LIVERPOOL: Soho-street.-On Lord's day, January 3rd, after a discourse from Gal. iii. 27, by Mr. William Stokes, of Manchester, two young persons were baptized and added to the church. They were both from the Sunday-school and had witnessed a good confession. It was a solemn and an interesting service. PEMBROKE.-On Friday, Dec. 25, ordination services were conducted in the Berean BRADFORD, YORKSHIRE.-On Lord's day, Chapel, Pembroke, in connexion with the Jan. 3rd, nine persons were baptized at settlement of the Rev. J. H. Walker as pas-Trinity Chapel, by the Rev. H. J. Betts; tor of the second Baptist church in this and ten persons at Zion Chapel, by the town. Messrs. Morriss Phillips, and L. B. Rev. J. P. Chown. FENNY STRATFORD, BUCKS.-Mr. T. W. | people, display such interest and enthusiasm Medhurst, of Kingston, visited the above as were witnessed on this occasion. It is place on Dec. 18th, in order to administer known, and not alone in Court circles, that the Lord's own ordinance of believers' bap- the marriage of the Princess Royal is really tism to six candidates. For six years a and truly a marriage of affection, and that similar solemn rite had not been performed; the Queen, animated by that wisdom therefore much interest was manifested, which has inspired all her acts as Sovethe chapel being densely thronged. May reign, has resolved that none of her chilthis be the beginning of greater things! dren should be compelled to sacrifice their KINGSTON-ON-THAMES.-The Master is feelings to any exigencies of State. The crowd represented every class. Vestill permitting his servant to continue the cultivation of the large field in this town. hicles of all kinds rolled thickly along the Our pastor, Mr. Medhurst, on the evening carriage-way, but many aristocratic pasof Dec. 30th, immersed, on a profession of sengers preferred the footway; so that their trust in Jesus, five disciples. The literally all classes mingled together in the streets. The working men, with their aged sister, whose baptism we reported in wives and children, came, of course, in December, was summoned to pass the Jorthousands; the day seemed a complete dan, and enter into the joy of her Lord on holiday, and warm ejaculations of blesson the 16th of that month. ings on the Royal pair burst ever and anon from a multitude of hearts. SUNNYSIDE.-On Saturday, Jan. 2nd, 1858, at a solemn service held in the Baptist chapel, Sunny side, a female, on her profession of faith in Jesus, was immersed by Mr. Nichols, and on the following day received into the fellowship of the brethren with great cordiality and good feeling. The Chapel Royal, where the marriage ceremony was performed, was, of course, as splendid as art and taste could render it, and the spectacle which it presented on the august occasion, in all probability has never been surpassed. BACUP: Ebenezer Chapel.-On Lord's The prelates and clergy appointed to day, October 3rd, 1857, we immersed one perform the ceremony having taken their believer November 1st, two: Demember seats within the altar rails, and the Royal 6th, four and on January 3rd, 1858, nine, party being duly arranged, the choir sung one of whom was from the United Metho- with great effect the following chorale dist Free Church, and continues still in (date 1599), selected by the Prince Conconnexion with it. COLCHESTER.-On the evening, of the first Lord's day in this year, Mr. Jackson after preaching upon "One baptism," baptized five believers in the presence of a large and attentive congregation. THE MARRIAGE OF THE PRINCESS ROYAL, sort : "This day, with gladsome voice and heart, Hear us while we kneel before Thee! At a quarter to one o'clock, the ceremony of the marriage was commenced by His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, THE long-expected and auspicious event and conducted throughout with great so-the nuptials of the Princess Royal of lemnity and feeling. At the close, the England and the Prince Frederick William Hallelujah Chorus was sung by the effecof Prussia-were solemnized in the Chapel tive choir, and the newly-married pair Royal, St. James's Palace, in the presence of then left the Chapel together, the band the Queen and the most illustrious princes and princesses of the two royal families, on Monday, January 25th. The early morning was very cold, with a slight fog, which wore away before nine o'clock. About that hour all the streets of the metropolis, but especially the Westend thoroughfares, were thronged with crowds intent on catching but a glimpse of the pageant. drawn playing Mendelssohn's "Wedding March." RECEIVED FOR BAPTIST EVANGELICAL Not even on the occasion of her Majesty's 0 10 S. 0 10 0 OUR readers are now fully aware that the union of the reigning families of Great Britain and Prussia has been consummated by the marriage of the eldest son of the Prince of Prussia with the Princess Royal of England. The union of these two great protestant States in a connection so important may well be regarded with interest and hope, by all those who have the prosperity of true religion at heart; but, after all, what can crowned heads or royal princes and princesses do to advance that prosperity apart from the prayers of the people of God? Political patronage, however great, can weigh nothing in comparison with the supplications of the faithful. It is therefore earnestly hoped that the church of God will plead in mighty prayer that the royal couple may become, the one a "nursing father," and the other a "nursing mother" to the interests of vital godliness in that influential portion of Europe, over which, in all probability, they are hereafter destined to reign. May the King of kings so bless them with his grace, that in their high station they shall contribute more than a mere official sanction in advancing that kingdom which is "righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit." The state of affairs in the East Indies is fraught with gloom, if not with positive disaster. Lucknow has indeed been relieved and the garrison rescued, but at an expense of human life that is little short of frightful. The noble Havelock is no more, Wyndham has been outmatched and defeated, the Commander-in-Chief has withdrawn from Oude, and the enemy threaten the communications with Calcutta. The most suspicious circumstance, however, is that of garbling or withholding the truth from the British public. Respectable mercantile firms in the North, and other reliable parties in various parts of England, are assured by their correspondents in different districts in India, that the people at home do not know the worst. Kept thus in a condition of painful and suspicious uncertainty, and possessed of but a portion of the information which passes into official hands, it is next to an impossibility to adjust national action to the true requirements of the case. "The double Government" may be abolished, but unless the whole policy towards India is totally changed, a mighty proof may once again be given to the world that "all who take the sword shall perish with the sword." Printed by JOSEPH BRISCOE, 28, Banner Street, in the Parish of St. Luke, in the County of Middlesex, and published by ARTHUR HALL and GEORGE VIRTUE. 25, Paternoster Row, in the Parish of St. Faith, under St. Paul's, in the City of London.-MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1858. THE PRIMITIVE CHURCH (OR BAPTIST) MAGAZINE. No. CLXXI-MARCH 1, 1858. Essays, Expositions, &c. ON THE OUTPOURING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. THROUGHOUT all Christian history, in any period,--in any nation to which the truth of God has spread,-was there ever known or felt a greater need of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit than in the present day? Efforts of the most mighty character, and on the most extended scale, are made to "convert the world," to "elevate the masses," and to "civilize the nations;" and these efforts are put forth by the professors of all creeds, and the adherents of all parties, both at home and abroad. But were the average results ever more meagre, or the successes more vague and unsatisfactory, in comparison with the vast amount of energy and enterprise employed? At home, the masses are obviously as much given to open sin as ever they were, and abroad the Christian faith is almost paralyzed in every land,-while in India and throughout the East it is regarded with a suspicion or a dislike more general than ever prevailed, even before the missionary trod that distant soil. On a calm and prayerful review of all this, may it not be asked with undoubted propriety and the most thrilling earnestness, Is there not a cause? Why so manifest a failure? Why with an agency so elaborate, with materials such as Pastors, Sunday-schools, Tract, Bible, and Missionary Societies, VOL. XV.-NO. CLXXI. with our City Missions, supply, why are the results so equivocal and weak? In a word, why is sin in its ten thousand forms still so rampant, and the cause of true religion still so low? To these questions there can be but one reply, and that is, that the Holy Spirit is not present with the agency employed, and fails to accompany on any large scale, the labour either at home or abroad. To account for this calamity and blight that have fallen upon the modern church, a few considerations are urged upon the serious attention of the reader. 1. There are very considerable numbers among the agencies employed who practically place no dependance whatever upon the grace of the Holy Spirit. These persons are perfectly satisfied with the performance of the outward duty. They are for the most part industrious, diligent, and persevering; but their chief or only concern is, to pass along the routine of the day,—to appear at their posts when the appointed hour has arrived, and to go through the mechanical ordeal of teaching or preaching, as a soldier under the "drill," and when this outward part is performed, they pass from the field of labour, congratulating themselves that they have discharged their full obligation in the F |