Subscriptions and Donations in aid of the Baptist Missionary Society will be thankfully received by Joseph Tritton, Esq., Treasurer; by Edward Bean Underhill, LL.D., Secretary, at the Mission House, Castle Street, Holborn, LONDON. Contributions can also be paid in at Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, Tritton, Twells and Co.'s, 54, Lombard Street, to the account of the Treasurer. DEATH has recently deprived the Mission of two godly and earnest labourers. Archibald Livingstone, of Conlig and Newtownards, and Samuel Rock, of Ballymena, have fallen asleep. The former was between sixty and seventy years of age, and died after a gradual wasting of the vital powers; the latter was in the prime and vigour of early manhood, and was cut off after a few days illness, by inflammation on the brain. Livingstone was introduced to the Christian ministry by the famous Haldanes, of Scotland, and had been an acceptable preacher of the Gospel for many years. Before settling at Conlig, he had gathered a small Church at Dunfaghany, a remote district in Donegal. Rock was educated in the Queen's College, Belfast, where he acquitted himself most creditably. He then opened a school at Carrickfergus, and devoted much of his leisure time, to preaching in the neighbourhood. He became connected with the mission about seven years since, and laboured, first at Larne, Island Magee, and other places; then at Ballymena, where he was honoured with considerable success, and where he finished his course. Livingstone, though not a scholar, in the sense in which the word is used, was a man of superior intelligence, and was esteemed a sound and edifying preacher. Rock was an acceptable minister, and a diligent worker in the region about his central station, while he was gifted with prudence, and an insight into character, far beyond his years. The life-work of both is done, and they rest from their labours. But they have left survivors, for whom they had not been able to make any provision. Mrs. Livingstone is getting up in years, and is thrown entirely upon the sympathy and care of the widow's God. Rock has left three children-two girls and one boy, the eldest being only seven. Their mother died about two years ago, so that they are orphans indeed. We have received a few sums for the widow, and also for the fatherless, and shall be happy if this brief notice of their destitute and lonely condition shall elicit further expressions of practical sympathy. If every reader of the CHRONICLE Would give a trifle, it would help to smooth the orphan's path, and cause the widow's heart to sing for joy. Can any of our friends assist us in procuring for these dear little children admission into some orphanage? If they can, we shall be thankful to hear from them at the Baptist Mission House.* DIARY OF TEN WEEKS' EVANGELISTIC WORK. Mr. Simpson, sends the following deeply interesting account of his work: Being requested by Brother Ramsey, who was leaving home to collect money towards the erection of Clough Chapel; I left Belfast for Clough, on the 26th of July, where I remained eight days; during which time, I conducted four open air meetings, and two cottage ones. The attendance at the former varied from 70 to 450, and at the latter, from 20 to 50. August 2nd, I left for Ballymoney, where I abode eleven days; here I visited daily, and conducted six meetings, attendance varying from thirty to fifty; but one of these being held in the open air, there were above 150. 13th. Went to Ballymena, and stopped three days; here I preached thrice in the open air, and on each occasion, about 400 heard the Gospel. The success attending my labours in the above places was to me a matter of thankfulness and encouragement; some careless ones were impressed about their state, doubting Christians were helped out of their difficulties, and others were convinced of their duty to be baptized. 16th. -left for Belfast, and remained eight days, during which time my work was greatly impeded owing to the riots; however, I paid several visits, and held four conversational meetings. A young woman was brought to the knowledge of the truth, and saw baptism to be her duty and privilege. 23rd.-left for Ballymena by Brother Rock's † request, and continued nine days; in which time I preached eleven times, seven of which were within doors, and four in the open air: attendance at the former varying from 30 to about 200, and at the latter from 80 to 500. One or two professed to have come to the saving knowledge of Jesus; I was opposed publicly by a Moravian minister, whom I challenged to a discussion of our principles, which he refused. Some of his people were about to maltreat me, but were hindered by the interposition of others. September 1st.-left for Grange Corner, and stayed six days; here I preached five times, attendance varying from 80 to 300. At every meeting, the Lord wrought marvellously, for their were either awakenings, or conversions; the meetings generally continued five hours before they broke up. 6th. -left for Clough, and preached twice on the Lord's day; in the morning in the open air, attendance 160; in the evening we met in a mill-loft, when 200 were assembled, notwithstanding two opposition meetings held in the locality, at the same hour. 8th.-left for Grange Corner, and re Since the above was sent to the press, we have had communication with Mr. G. Muller, of Bristol, and hope that the girls will be received into the Orphanage under his care. + Now deceased. |