places of labour, it incurs all the expenses of a foreign mission in an encreased degree; for to the charges incurred by providing for their religious instruction, will, in many instances, be added those arising from the necessities of their civil conditions. The Directors have already taken measures for establishing a free-school for Jewish children, the support of which must be entirely derived from the funds of the Society. The printing of Tracts will also occasion considerable expenses; and after the best enumeration of the causes of expenditure which the Directors could make, there would remain some which they had overlooked. It is an object which the Directors are very anxious to attain, that the exertions in behalf of the Jews should not be the means of diminishing the funds intended for the support and extension of the Missions to the Heathen. They beg to assure those friends of the Jewish Mission who may wish to contribute to it, exclusively, that their donations or subscriptions shall be reserved for its sole usc. The same shall be done in cases, where congregations may feel inclined to make collections for that object, and also with regard to any testamentary bequests that individuals may make in its behalf. It must be evident, that the extent to which the Directors carry their endeavours, will be determined by the degree of support aSorded by their Christian brethren. Their own views and desires embrace a field of wide extent; but their actual exertions must be restricted by their means of supporting them. At present, they can occupy only a small space: it is the object of this address to widen the sphere of activity, and to extend it throughout the United Kingdom. But this still falls short of their de sires.-It is the commencement of a work, which may ultimately embrace the race of Abraham, wherever dispersed, at which they aim, and to which they wish to stimulate their Christian brethren, in the British islands. Whenever, therefore, the providence of God may furnish the Directors with genuine converts from ainong the Jews, endowed with suitable grace and talents, it is their in tention to give them such an education as may fit them to become, not merely preachers to their brethren in Great Britain, but Missionaries to their nation in foreign countries. What a scope for the most energetic ertious of Christian charity and zeal thus opens to our view! Shall it expand itself before our eyes in vain! The Directors are confident that it cannot be. They have reason to believe, that there are not a few Christians, whose partiality for the Jewish Mission, and desire to see it undertaken, are very strong; and from these they are sure of receiving support, as soon as their endeavours have assumed publicity. The attachment which many feel to the object, on its own account, will be not a little increased by the consideration of the influence, which it will most probably have in extending the knowledge of the Gospel, among Heathen nations. That a close connexion subsists be tween the calling of the fulness of the Gentiles and the conversion of the Jews, the Scriptures warrant us to believe. Even he opinion that the latter event will precede the former, and that believing Jews will become the chief instruments of introducing the Heathen nations to the faith of the Gospel, is not destitute of probability. Whatever truth may be in the supposition, this can hardly be doubted, that they will be well calculated for such an employment, by intimate intercourse with almost all the nations on the earth; by knowledge of their languages, and of the advantages or disad vantages afforded by their manners and opinions; and by the zeal and assiduity with which they prosecute any favourite object. Whether, therefore, the mission of the Jews be considered in reference to their conversion as men,- to their ancient relation to God, as his people, to their present unhappy circumstances, as under the awful tokens of his displeasure,-or, to their predicted restoration to their lost privileges, nothing can surpass, nay, equal it in importance, desireableuess, and obligation. It eminently possesses every requisite to call forth and employ the best energies of holy zeal. They who now sow may not, it is true, reap the wished-for fruit; but, in the harvest, are the labours of him who perpared the soil and cast in the sced considered void of honour? But the gracious Lord of the harvest will not leave his faithful labourers without some encouraging marks of his present approbation. The Society have been already recompensed, beyond their expectation, for their unworthy endeavours. Three persons from the Jewish nation have been added to the Christian church, and others are apparently advancing in fitness for the same privi RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE. lege. Some, of Christian extraction, have attributed their conversion to the endeavours made in behalf of the Jews. These things are not mentioned from ostentatious motives, but that the discouraging suggestions of diffdence may be repressed. The Di rectors do not themselves rely, nor do they invite their brethren to depend for success, on the natural efficacy of the means they employ. That faith and hope which encourage them to expect, in any degree, the accomplishment of their desires, rest upon the promises of Him, with whom is the residue of the spirit, by whose power they arc to be fulfilled. Will not be, then, give his holy spirit, for this purpose, to those that ask him? For this blessing, Christian Brethren, let our ardent supplications unceasingly ascend to the throne of grace Let it become, universally, our hearts' desire and prayer to God, for Israel, that they may be saved. Uniting thus our prayers with onr labours, we may confidently leave the result in the hands of the glorified King of Saints. He reigns, far above all principalities and powers, in the kingdom of glory; he reigns, directing, with unerring wisdom, the affairs of men to the advancement of his kingdom of grace; and he shall reign until every knee shall bow to him, and every tongue confess, among Jews and Gentiles, his dominion and aathority, to the glory of God the Father. Soon may it be so. Amen and Amen! MISSIONARY STUDENT. THE Missionary Society has sustained a loss in the death of Mr. Christian Gotlob Zwaar, a promising young man, one of the Students at the Gosport semmary. He was born at Zolant, in Saxony, in the year 1782. He was brought up in a religious manner, and was the subject of early impressions, about his ninth year. When he grew up, he had the misfortune to be under the tuition of a schoolmaster who was an infidel, and who laboured to infuse into him his own principles. Ite was hereby led into a serions consideration of the truth of Christianity; and becoming acquainted with a serious youth, one of his school-feilows, he was induced to attend a series of lectures on Religion, by the Rev. Mr. Jaenicke, of Berlin, which were rendered exceed ingly useful to his confirmation in the faith of the gospel. He was examined at Berlin, and admitted as a candidate for Missionary work; from whence he 523 was recommended to the Directors of the Society in London, who cordially received him, together with three other persons from the same neighbourhood, who were put under the care of Mr. Bogue. Mr.Zwaar had not spent many weeks in England before he discovered some symptoms of consumption. His physician recommended a warmer climate as the only means likely to restore him. The Directors, desirous of preserving so valuable a life, sent him to Madeira, where he was very comfortably accommodated. But the change of air proved useless: his disease ba fled all the means tried for his recovery; and he departed to a better state, May 29, 1806. Mr. Nielander, a Missionary, on his way to Africa, writes thus concerning him: "We live in the same house where, our dear and beloved brother Zwaar resided. He was highly esteemed by the friends to whom he was recommended. The person that attended upon him during his illness, speaks of him with the greatest respect; and says he cannot sufficiently admire his pa tience and resignation under his long and painful affliction. Very frequently, especially in his last days, Mr. Zwaar would say, with the greatest cheerfulness and resignation," I know that Jesus Christ hath been gracious to me, and hath remembered me in mercy. If I should die, I know that it is the will of my heavenly Father; and his will is always the best." For some time past he was very weak, and was obliged to be carried in a chair: for the last week he kept the house; and during the last three days, he was confined to his bed. On the morning of May 29, about ten o'clock, he fell asleep in Jesus, and entered into his rest," - aged twenty-four. GERMANY. Extract of a Letter from a Roman Catholic Clergyman in Swabia, addressed to the Rev. C. F. Steinkopf, Foreign Secretary to the British and Foreign Bible Society. Daled Julg 29, 1805. "Accept my most cordial thanks for your affectionate letter of the 6th of Jure. Blessed be the God and Father, who sent his only begotten Son into the world, and has led by him so many thousands of mankind to the saving light of the truth, and still continues, even to this day, to enlighten, to save by a sincere confession of him who is the way, the Oh truth, and the life; and blessed be his name for the love which you shew io me! Wheresoever I discover this love, which so cordially blesses in the name of the Lord, and implores blessings upon others; I say, where soever I discover this love, together with an open confession of the faith in Jesus Christ as the all-sufficient Saviour, I regard it as a letter written and sealed by the hand of God; which affords me the most happy hours, and causes my heart to overflow with gratitude, praise, and thanksgiving. that the faithful and beloved Redeemer may excite both you and me mutually to implore for each other the blessing of him who is rich unto all that call upon him! Oh that he might bring me, who am the least, more and more into a close communion with all that worship him in spirit and in truth! My poor sinful heart is more and more desirious to enter into an intimate union with all those who are led by the spirit of Christ, and I am greatly encouraged when I have the happiness to meet with such. "I feel the highest regard for the wise and prudent zeal of tise English Bible Committee, because it is my own desire to see the pure and genuine word of God spread, and am so entirely against all corruption of this invaluable treasure, that I myself would prevent it by all means in my power. As the degeneracy of all outward churches is so great and general, and still threatens to become greater and more general, I comfort myself with this, that the Lord is retiring into the inner temple, and more gloriously building up the invisible church. At least he does not sit idle at the right hand of his Father, nor can he lose his suit whatever may now be the appearance, he must finally be the gainer. Our duty, however, is this,to pray more earnestly than ever, Let thy kingdom come! aud, Lord at abide with us, for it is towards erening! Dr. Sailer (who by his truly evangelical instructions and writings has proved a great blessing to the Roman Catholics in Germany) thus expresses himself in his last book: "Christianity is so firmly founded on its own basis, that, after it has outlived the times of persecution, after it has remained unshaken in the age of superstition, it will also outlive this age of infidelity and contempt." Therefore, we cannot sufficiently rejoice, that we are privileged to serve such a Master; who is infinitely superior to all his enemies; who has the victory in his hands ever since the world has stood, who finally shall put all enemies under his feet, whose name every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Nor shall we be able sufficiently to know and to appreciate all the excellencies of the kingdom of Christ, and the exalted dignity of his person. Never shall we be able fully to comprehend the favour and happiness vouchsafed to them who shall be partakers of the kingdom of God thro' faith in Christ. Would not even our blessed Lord and Saviour himself rejoice to see the fraternal union which subsists between us, the interest which we mutually take in each other, and the sincerity of our wish to see all our brethren become partakers of the same blessing? Yes, Lord! let thy kingdom come, and be extended further and further. May our blessed Lord and Saviour daily more become that which he is made of God unto us, Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption! yea, may he become our all in all; and we fruitful branches in him the living Vine! May light, and life, and love be multiplied in us; and may the peace of God which passeth all understanding, keep our hearts and minds in the love of God, and his dear Son Jesus Christ!" L. s. MISSIONARY COLLECTIONS. Paisley Branch of the London Missionary Society, by W. Carlisle, Esq. 83 10 Rev. W. Smelle and Friends, Great Grimsby Friends of the Missionary Society at Greenock, by Mr. Laird Hopkins and Congregation, Tunbridge Vincent and Congregation, Deal Young and Congregation, Canterbury Mathers and Congregation, Feversham Associate Congregation of Dumfermling, by Rev. J. Husband d. о 5 -21 HOME INTELLIGENCE. July 9. The Kentish Association of opened by Mr. Nicholson, of Kings. Ministers held their Independent July 23. The Rev. Joseph Pickles, was set apart to the pastoral oflice over the church of Christ at Walpole, Suffolk. Mr. Wall, of Southwold, began the service with prayer, &c.; Mr. Sloper, of Beccles, delivered the introductory discourse and received Mr. P.'s. confession of faith; Mr. Price, of Woodbridge, prayed the ordination prayer; and Mr. Ray, of Sudbury, gave the charge; Mr. Wearing, of Rendham, engaged in the general prayer; Mr. Dewhirst, of Bury St. Edmunds, preached to the people; Mr. Bromily, of Needham Market, closed with prayer. August 3d. A small chapel was opened at Bethersden, near Ashford, in Kent. Mr. Drew, of Stroud, began the services of the day; Mr. Elvey, of Canterbury, preached from Prov. viii. 21. In the afternoon, Mr. Drew preached from 1 Cor. i. 18. In the evening, Mr. Atwood, of Folkstone, from Exodus xx. 24, last clause. Aug. 20th. Mr. Galland, late student at the Rotherham Academy, was Ordained pastor of the Independent Church, at Green-Acres, Lancashire. Mr. Coles, of Stand, introduced the service by reading the Scriptures, and by prayer; Mr. Meldrum, of fatherlow, discoursed on the nature of a gospel church; Mr. Blackburn, of Delph, engaged in the ordination prayer; Mr. Cockin, of Halifax, gave the charge from Acts xxvii. 23, 24.; Mr. Roby, of Manchester, exhorted the church and congregation to be zealous; and Mr Evans, of Stockfort, coucluded with prayer. Aug. 26th. A neat place of worship (36 feet by 26) was opened at Modbury, Devon. The service was In bridge; Mr. Winterbottom, of Hors- mons were very suitable to the oc- be making good his promise here. Sep. 3d. A new chapel (45 feet by Sep. 5. Mr. Thomas Cloutt, formerly of Hoxton Academy, was ordained pastor of the Independent church assembling in Pell Street, Ratcliff Highway, lately removed from Nightingale Lane. Mr. G. Clayton began with prayer, &c.; Mr. R. Winter deliver a ed an introductory discourse, and asked the usual questions; Mr. Simpson ofered up the ordination prayer; Mr. Slatterie, of Chatham, delivered charge from Acts vi. 4.3 Mr. Buck prayed the general prayer; Mr. Ford preached from James i. 21.; Mr. N. Bill concluded with prayer. Sep. 23. The Rev. James Spurgeon, from Hoxton Academy, was ordained at Clare, Suffolk. Mr. Fielding, of Coggeshall, began with prayer and reading, &c.; Mr. Base, of Halsted, the ordination prayer: Mr. Stevenson, of Hedingham, the charge from 2 Cor. Ji. 16. Mr. Hickman, of Lavenham, the general prayer; Mr. Ray, of Sudbury, addressed the people from 1 Cor. xvi. 12.; Mr. Beddow, of Stambourn, concluded. The interest at Clare was reduced to the lowest state till Midsummer, 1804, when application was made for supplies from the above seminary. Sep. 24. Mr. Js. Mather, late student at Manchester, was ordained to the pastoral charge of the Independent church at New Windsor, Manchester. Mr. Sowden, of Bolton, read the scripfures and prayed; Mr. Ely, of Bury, delivered the introductory discourse; Mr. Ralph, of Liverpool, commended the pastor to God by prayer; Mr. Roby, of Manchester, charged him to "give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine;" and Mr. Bradley, of Manchester, urged the people to see that he might be with them without fear;" Mr. Coles, of Stand, concluded the service with prayer. The 16th Meeting of the Lincolnshire Association was held, by special request, at Billinghay, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1836. In the preceding evening, Mr. Bean opened the service with prayer; aud Mr. Smelle preached from Rom. v. 8. Wednesday 24, Mr. Newman introduced the service with prayer, &c. ; Mr. Bean preached from Isa. ix. 13; and Mr. Woodward concluded. In the afternoon, Mr. Smelle prayed; and Mr. White preached from Deut. xxxiii. 29. The Associate Ministers then retired for conference. Mr. Newman preached in the evening, from Eph. iii. 17, 18, 19; and Mr. Woodward from Isa. XXXV. 10. Mr. Thompson, the resident minister, cencluded with prayer. - The congregations were numerous and attentive, a great part of which were young people. - The next Meeting is fixed for Alford, on the last Wednesday in April, 1807. Oct, 1. The Buckingham Half-yearly Association met at Mr. Reynolds's Meeting, Nash, near Buckingham. In the morning, Mr. Scraggs, of Bucking ham, opened the service by realing the Scripture; Mr. Hobson (a student from Newport) prayed; Mr. Fletcher, of Bicester, preached the first sermon, from Isa. xiii. 12; Mr. Aston, of Buckingham, the second sermon, from 2 Cor. iii. 18; and Mr. Isaac Gardiner, of Potter's Pury, concluded with prayer. In the afternoon, Mr. Ward (a student from Newport) began in prayer; Mr. Scraggs preached from 2 Cor. iv. 6; and Mr. Tomlins (another student from Newport) concluded in prayer. The next Half-yearly Meeting is intended to be held at the New Tuesday in April, 1807. Meeting, Buckingham, on the first Oct. 7. A small chapel was opened at Spratton, in Northamptonshire. In the afternoon, Mr. Griffiths, of Long Buckby, read the Scriptures and prayed; Mr. Renals, of Wellingborough, preached; Mr. Edmonds, of Guils borough, concluded. In the evening, Mr. Wood, of Rowell, prayed; Mr. Gronow, of Weedon, preached; and Mr. Bicknell, of Welford, concluded. The vicar of the parish, as soon as he heard that a meeting was about to be erected, called on the Dissenting Mi nister to enquire if it were so; and be ing answered in the affirmative, desired to have the honour of contributing towards it; which he immediately did, and offered to lend his team at any time. How pleasing would it be if ministers of all denominations discovered the same Christian spirit in their conduct towards each other! Mr. Cope, of Launceston, has lately established a Weekly Lecture, for the purpose of reading a sermon in French, for the benefit of the prisoners of war in that town. Such a plan, if generally pursued, might be productive of much good. TRACTS. The following incident, communicated to the Committee of the Religious Tract Society, cannot fail to be gratifying to those who have at heart the interests of the rising generation, and affords encouragement to put into their hands such small religious books as are adapted to their capa cities: "Would it not give the Tract Society pleasure to be told, that a poor woman thanked me to-day for their farthing tract to a child (Ne. 52) which |