infenfible and unconcerned. What could I do? What could I do? I would gladly have exchanged my felf for any creature in the world however wretched. But that was impoffible. I wished to die before another morning; and I entreated my maker to call me into eternity that very night. During feveral days a fovereign God permitted me to meet temptations too fhocking to relate; but his power mercifully preferved me. And I began to fay to myself, how do I know but God may change my heart on purpose to display his pow fin I should commit, and corfe- tormentor. Thus I continued from Wednefday until the Monday following, in the greateft tumult of mind, imagining myself to be the most wretched and miferable object in the world. On Monday evening I felt an unusual calm in my mind, for which I could not account. Opening my bible I thought there was fomething in it fweet and engaging that I never faw before. It feemed as tho' I could forever read it with pleasure.-Not that I saw any thing for myself, but fomething glorious in itself. After reading for fome time I fhut my bible and began to ponder upon my own vilenefs. Then it was that those bles fed words broke in upon my mind, Worthy is the Lamb that was flain. O can I ever forget the evening of Wednesday Feb. 5, 1800! Then it was that I bid adieu to all hopes of mercy, and looked for nothing but an eternity of woe and defpair. I faw my heart to be completely full of pride and all manner of wickedness. As I was going to a religious meeting, I afked myself, For what am I going to meeting? And I could think of nothing but only to gratify pride and curiofity. I thought myfelf to be the worst, the vileft of creatures. I was confident that there never was fuch a monfter on the earth before, and never would be again;that I was made for no other purpose but to glorify the juftice of God. Ithought that I had grieved the Holy Spirit, and was given over to blindness of" fins of the people." I saw that mind and hardness of heart, and he had done enough for me, and that for me there remained no tor every finner; that he was able more facrifice for fin, but fearful and willing to fave all who were looking for of judgment and fiery willing to be faved on his terms; indignation, that would foon de- that if I fhould perish it would be vour me. I faw others who ap- for rejecting an offered Saviour. peared to have fome fenfe of eter- Chrift appeared to me to be the nal things, but I was like a stone, chief among ten thousands and alVOL. I. No. 1. E Although I felt that I was the moft unworthy of beings, I did not fee that to ftand in the way as Chrift had fatisfied divine justice and "made reconciliation for the I was together lovely. I rejoiced that there was fo glorious a being at the head of the universe. fure that he would do perfectly right. I defired that I might have no will of my own, but that my will might be fwallowed up in the Divine will. I faw that God had an abfolute right to do with me juft as he pleafed, and if he fhould fend me to hell I felt as though I fhould not complain. I thought I would love him if he should make me miferable. I was willing that he fhould take me and difpofe of me juft as he faw fit. It feemed to me as tho' I defired nothing fo much as to live to his glory-to ferve him with my whole heart. I felt as tho' I could with pleafure bear any thing that he fhould be pleafed to lay upon me. The things of this world appeared less than nothing and vanity, when compared with the pearl of price immenfe. I defired that this world might have no place in my heart-that Jefus might have full poffeffion thereof, I wondered that I could ever def pair when mercy was fo free. It feemed as tho' I could tell others where to look for help. OI faw fuch glory, fuch love in the fuffer. ings of Chrift, that I cannot defcribe! Altho' my views were different from what they ever were before, I fometimes fear that Satan tranfformed himself into an angel of light on purpofe to deceive me. O he is a fubtle adverfary! He is now trying every method in his power to undo me, and it feems as tho' my own wicked heart was combined with him. I beg, dear fir, that you would deal truly and plainly with me, and pray for me that I may not reft fhort of Chrift formed in my heart. Iam now laying a foundation for eternity, and what if it be built upon the fand! O may I never, never reft fhort of the rock of ages! God alone can guide me in the straight and narrow path that leads to life. If I could put my trust there, alb would be well. My heart has proved a treacherous friend, and how dare I truft it again? Why do I not rather truft in him who is able to keep me from falling, and to prefent me faultless before his throne with exceeding joy? I am a poor frail worm of the duft, entirely helpless. If left to myfelf what shall I do? Or rather, what fhall I not do? I hope I am not altogether infenfible of the danger to which I am expofed. I am now in a feafon of life which is attended with uncommon temptations. My natural temper is gay and airy, and I am not eafily turned afide. I live in a flattering and enfnaring world, furrounded with a thousand temptations. How much do I need the protection of Almighty God! I fear that I fhall be left to turn back again. May God of his infinite mercy prevent it! Be pleafed, kind fir, to admonish and inftruct your inexperienced ELIZA. Forgive me if I have used too much freedom. are vain. His way is in the fea, and his path in the great waters, and his footsteps are not known. Let us fubmit to his holy will, when our brightest earthly profpects are darkened, and our fairelt hopes are destroyed. We are now in a ftate of trial; and can know but little. The full revelation of God's righteous judgment is referved to the future world. He will, hereafter, lay open every part of his government, before the intelligent creation, in fo clear a manner, as will abundantly fatisfy his faithful fervants, and fill their mouths with praife. conciliating in her manners, fhe was addreffed by all with a confidence which was expreffive of their refpect and love. She mingled, with peculiar pleasure, with every collection where the truths and duties of Christianity were the theme of converfation. With her intimate friends fhe entered into free difcourfe on the religious exercises of her mind; and while fhe was far from affuming any pre-eminence, fhe was admired for her rare attainments in divine knowledge. Those who were favored with her fociety cannot forget, with what fatisfaction fhe appeared to dwell on the perfection and glory of God's Mrs. Storrs, was daughter of Rev. Noah Willifton, of New-government, and the wonders of Haven. In her childhood, her fovereign grace. Her heart was mother was removed by death. wrapped up in these and like fubHer furviving parent did not labor jects. She gloried in the cross of in vain for her immortal happiness. our Lord Jefus Chrift, by whom He cannot be unmindful of his the world was crucified unto her, obligation to render thanks that the and the unto the world. father of mercies, was pleafed to imprefs inftruction and counsel upon her heart in early youth. At the age of Fifteen he was hopefully renewed in the spirit of her mind, and made a public profession of religion; of which she was an ornament to the clofe of life.-She was married to the Rev. Richard Salter Storrs, October 12th, 1785; and was the mother of feven children; five of whom are still living. High as were her improvements in piety, the appeared, both in her words and actions, to confider her attainments as very small. She faw, and lamented, her want of greater conformity to the laws and example, of her Lord and mafter. Were the permitted to speak to us from that world to which the is gone, fhe would forbid a furviving friend to reprefent her character as faultlefs. She did not feek to discover the imperfections of others; her eye was fixed upon her own. She was remarkably free from a bitter and cenforious fpirit. In her treatment of her fellow-Christians, the words of the Apostle appeared to She poffeffed a mind much above the common level-and penetrated into characters and fubjects with fingular difcernment. Few perfons were fo well acquainted with the doctrines of the gofpel; and difcovered fo correct atafte in judg-be engraven on her heart-" Why ing of the merit of public perform- doft thou judge thy brother? or why doft thou fet at nought thy ances. She was able to appear with dig-brother? for we must all stand benity in any circle; and, by her fore the judgment-feat of Chrift." modeft and amiable behaviour, commanded esteem from all ranks of people. Eafy of accefs, and Mrs. Storrs did not spend her time in reading books which copy from the imagination, rather than be formed in them. She used often to obferve, that it appeared to her of very fmall importance, whether they were rich or poor, or in high or low stations, in the world when compared with their ferving God on earth, and enjoying him in heaven. real life. Thofe writings were her entertainment, which are adapted to inform the understanding, and to mend the heart. She read the holy fcriptures with ferious attention, and peculiar delight; and conftantly, and devoutly, attended on all divine inftitutions. She devoted her talents to the fervice of God. It was her aim to live to his glory; and to withhold no exertion, in her power, to promote the caufe of piety and virtue. She fought for convenient feafons to counsel the youth of her own fex in particular, to fecure the unfading charms of true religion. She rejoiced when there were any ap. pearances favorable to the enlargement of the Redeemer's kingdom. Such times, were times of refresh-miffion to Divine Providence; and ing to her foul. She was diligent in business and Jaborious, perhaps to a fault, confidering her delicate frame. She attended to her domeftic concerns with unwearied affiduity; and made the numerous vifitants at her houfe eafy and happy. She fpared not herself, that her beloved husband might not be entangled with the affairs of this life; but might give himself wholly to his minifterial work. She was a pattern of the conjugal and parental virtues. The heart of her husband did fafely truft in her, and the miniftered to his comfort and usefulness all the days of her life. With cheerful nefs fhe bore his burdens, and trove to relieve him from anxiety, and to encourage him to activity and zeal in his facred employment. -From what has been faid of her character, it is evident that the was well formed for the flation in which Providence placed her. She difcovered deep concern for the welfare of her children, and fervently prayed that Chrift might The benevolence of this excellent woman was difplayed in her conduct towards all around her; and the took part in their joys and forrows. Sympathy with the afflicted, and munificence to the needy, formed diftinguished traits in her character. Mrs. Storis was frequently vif ited with threatning bodily infirmitics in the laft years of her life. Under thefe fhe manifefted fub confirmed the fincerity of her profeffion by her patience and fortitude. She appeared ferene and cheerful, while her friends were much alarmed in fear of the event which now fills them with forrow. During the progrefs of the confumptive diforder which proved fatal, fhe gave abundant evidence that the knew whom he had believed. As her departure drew near, her hope was ftronger, and in her last moments heaven dawned on her foul with remarkable brightnefs. Being favored with the uninterrupted exercife of reafon, the employed her time in fpeaking of the worth and glory of Christ, and in giving fuitable counfels to all around her. Her decline was rapid for a few of the laft days of her life. Her ftrength failed, and she could feldom communicate her thoughts but in whifpers. When in her laft agonies, which were very painful, fhe faid to thofe prefent-"I am going!" A few minutes before the expired, when the byftanders did not expect to hear another word from her mouth, to their furprife fhe fpoke with a clear and loud voice, triumphing in the approach of her Redeemer, and in the riches and | COMER 1. Whether there is any special at- 3. 4. What number of vacancies in each district, and in what ftate with refpect to union? What inftances of removal by death or otherwise, or fettlement of paftors have taken place fince the laft General Affociation. at Norfolk, the third Tuesday of June, 1800.OMMUNICATIONS from the members of the Geneglory of his grace" He comes!ral Affociation, relating to the ftate -My Lord and my God!-How of religion being called for, anclear, how ravishing the fight! fwers were given to the following 'His countenance, O how comely !" questions :-She was asked whether the was impatient to be gone? She anfwered, with great emphafis-" NoBut it must be defirable to one in fuch diflrefs, to join in the enjoy ments and employments of the pure and bleffed above." On being afked whether the profpect did not brighten, as the drew near to eternity? She replied "The more it is contemplated, the more ravifbing and glorious it appears!" After making a fhort paufe, fhe broke out" Self-righteoufness is the bane of the Chriftian!-I will go in the ftrength of the Lord GOD, making mention of his right• eoufnefs, and his only! She was afked whether the foundation of Christian hope appeared fufficiently broad? She replied" Broad enough!-Broad enough! It is • GOD HIMSELF!—0 free grace !— Ifball praife God for free grace to eternity!" These were her laft words which could be diftinctly heard. Her lips foon ceafed to move, and as we truft fhe obtained a release from fin and forrow, and entered into the joy of her Lord. She died at nine o'clock on Saturday evening, and as we believe went to the enjoyments of the ever-greater and more extenfive influlafting Sabbath which remaineth to the people of God. "Jefus can make a dying-bed "Feel foft as downy pillows are, "While on his breaft I lean my head, "And breathe my life out sweetly " there." B. At a meeting of the General Affociation of the State of Connecticut The report of the members of the Affociation happily evinces the state of religion and of our churches to be more encouraging than at any preceding period for many years paft; efpecially in regard to the awakening and renewing influences of the spirit on the hearts of finners in various places; the purity of the work, and the harmony which is generally prevalent in our churches. For thefe things we defire humbly to bow the knee in thankfgiving to the God of all grace as the fovereign giver of fo great a bleffing, and to wait on him in faith and prayer for ftill ences of his grace, and engage for ourfelves in our holy ministry to perfevere in prayer for the outpouring of the divine spirit and the profperity of Zion. THE following perfons were chofen a committee to give certificates to minifters travelling from Connecticut to other states- The |