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and beside all this, she frequently had to contend with the pinching hand of poverty, and even in affliction was often destitute of the common necessaries of life. In the midst of all these severe and complicated difficulties and trials her faith failed not, and she might often be heard praising the Lord for his special goodness toward her, and for the favours she received from his hands. She was remarkably patient, and though for some time her dear children seemed to be all that bound her to earth, yet the Lord in mercy so weaned her even from them, that she willingly resigned them into his hands, and could say, "It is the Lord, let him do what seemeth him good." She often manifested a strong "desire to depart and be with Christ;" but even this was mingled with resignation to her heavenly Father's will: thus as her "outward man decayed, her inner man was renewed day

by day," and though at times during her affliction her mind was somewhat beclouded with doubts and fears respecting her interest in the Saviour, yet these gloomy seasons were but few and transient, for her hope was "built upon the same foundation, the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;" and in him alone she trusted for life and eternal salvation. Thus our dear sister, having "served her generation, fell on sleep," and entered into the rest which remaineth for the people of God, November 21st, 1842, aged forty-three years. Subsequently, her funeral sermon was preached in the General Baptist chapel, Fleckney, by Mr. J. Hawley, of Leicester, from the following words, chosen by herself during her affliction, "This is my comfort in my affliction, for thy word hath quick. ened me," Psalm cxix. 50. Fleckney.

INTELLIGENCE.

THE YORKSHIRE CONFERENCE assembled at Halifax, June 6th, 1843. Mr. John Midgley, of Shore, opened the public worship in the morning by singing and prayer, and Mr. Thos. Gill, of Burnley, preached, from Isa. xliv. 5, "I am the Lord's."

Mr. R. Ingham gave an encouraging report of the Church at Prospect Place, Bradford. They will collect for the Home Mission at their earliest convenience, and desire a continued interest in the prayers of the Churches.

It was unanimously recommended by the Conference, that the Churches raise, by subscriptions and collections, one shilling per member, every year, for the Home Mission fund. Mr. W. Butler read the report of home missionary proceedings and success during the past year. This report was approved and adopted. Mr. W. Butler, as secretary, and Mr. W. Foster, as trea. surer for the Home Mission, received a vote of thanks for their services the past year, and they were desired to continue in office the year ensuing.

The plan published in the Repository by Mr. W. Crabtree, was revised by a com. mittee, and sanctioned by the Conference. The money raised is to be exclusively applied to the reduction of debts on the chapels, and not on Sunday schools. Every Church is to raise the same amount received from the fund, at the expiration of the following year; if not, it cannot receive the benefit of this fund till it comply with this specific condition. In this amended form it was again recommended for adop.

GEORGE COLTMAN.

tion by the Churches. Mr. W. Crabtree was appointed secretary, and Mr. Lawrence Ingham treasurer, to carry this plan into effective operation. It is requested, that the collections from all the Churches be paid to the treasurer before the next Whitsuntide Conference, when the first year will expire.

The secretary read the report received from the Church at Leeds, and Mr. Tunnicliffe communicated additional information. The Conference unanimously adopted the infant General Baptist Church at Leeds as a Home Missionary station. Mr. Jas. Hodgson, of Stubbing House, was ap pointed treasurer for it, and all the Churches in the Yorkshire district are requested to collect for this station as soon as possible.

It was recommended to the Church at Queenshead, and their minister, Mr. Hardy, to take under their fostering superintendence our friends who reside at Dunholme.

The statistics of the Churches are as follows:-At Leeds they have four candidates for baptism, and the congregations increase. The Church at Prospect Place, Bradford, have received eighteen by baptism.

There is no apparent change at Allerton. At Clayton they have ten can. didates for baptism, thirty inquirers, and the congregations are improved. They have baptized four at Queenshead, and they have several inquirers. There is no visible change at Halifax, Birchcliffe, Shore, and Lineholme. At Burnley they are improving their chapel to accommodate more hearers. They have recently purchased the two cottages adjoining the chapel.

They have baptized sixteen since the last Conference, they have many coming for. ward, and their congregations are increased. The next Conference to be at Lineholme, and, by the special request of the Church there, to be held Sep. 28th, 1843. Mr. W. Butler to preach.

THE CHESHIRE AND LANCASHIRE CONFERENCE assembled at Oak street, Man. chester, April 14, 1843; Mr. Geo. Hesketh being in the chair, when the following reso. lutions were adopted :

1. That we recommend the brethren at Jersey street, Manchester, to apply to the next Association to be received and inserted in the list of the General Baptist Churches, 2. That the brethren at Oak street, receive the sum of £5 from the Home Mis. sion, as soon as its funds will admit.

3. That the brethren at Stoke have a grant of the same sum on similar condi. tions, to assist them in their financial diffi. culties.

4. That, as the reports from Stoke upon Trent have been so very encouraging, we cordially comply with our brethren's request, in recommending their case to the attention of the Midland Conference, and also to the Association, in order to assist them if they possibly can, in the erection of a suitable place of worship.

5. That brother R. Pedley be recommended to collect for the liquidation of the debt on the General Baptist chapel at Congleton.

6. That brethen Pedley, Hague, Hes. keth, Lindley, Smith, Prestwich, and Hil. ton, constitute the Home Missionary Com

mittee until the next Conference.

7. That individuals in the respective Churches, encourage contributions for the Home Mission, and that they either bring or send them to the Treasurer every six

months.

8. That every Church in this Conference send petitions to the House of Commons, protesting against the objectionable clauses in the Education Bill.

9. That a petition also be sent from this Conference, expressing its disapproba. tion of this Bill, as obviously tending to infringe on the civil and religious liberties of the people. To be signed by the Chairman and Secretary.

10. That the next Conference be held at Stalybridge, on the second Thursday in October, and that brother J. Lindley, of Macclesfield, preach on that occasion.

At this Conference brother E. Stenson, of Congleton, read and prayed, and brother R. Pedley preached from Job xxxiii. 24. In the evening an animating Home Mission

ary meeting was held, when Mr. C. Bate presiding, the audience was addressed by Messrs. Hesketh, Smith, Prestwich, Hague, Pedley, &c. T. SMITH, Sec.

ANNIVERSARIES.

PORTSEA.-The annual services for the liquidation of the debt on Clarence-street chapel, were held on Sunday, June 4, and continued on the Monday evening following. The congregation was favoured on these occasions with the valuable services of the Rev. Jabez Burns (Baptist Minister, London,) and it is gratifying to state, that although the weather was unfavourable, and the attendance somewhat thinner than it might have been in consequence of the celebrated Dr. Bunting preaching at the same time in another part of the town, the sum of thirty pounds was contributed towards the important object, in addition to the more noble sum of one hundred pounds ten shillings and eight-pence, raised since the last anniversary, chiefly by a weekly subscription then commenced, and very zealously and efficiently carried out, by the young ladies belonging to the chapel; so that the clear proceeds of the last year for the removal of the chapel debt considerably exceed £130. The friends of the chapel also beg to acknowledge the following sums as given at the public meeting on Monday night, namely, Mr. John Purchase, £1, Mr. James Warren, £5., Mr. J. Monk, £5., besides several smaller sums. The subscription list is yet open, and any other contributions from friends who might not have been able to attend on the Sabbath, if for. warded to the minister or one of the deacons, will be thankfully acknowledged.Hampshire Telegraph.

WENDOVER.-On Thursday, June 1st, we held our anniversary services, and had, on the whole, an interesting, and we trust profitable day. The weather was somewhat unfavourable, but the attendance was large and encouraging. The friends, for the benefit of the fund, provided dinner and tea in the chapel at their own expense, and were favoured with the attendance, at the former, of about 50, at the latter, of about 140 persons. Brethren Underwood, of Praed Street, London, and Ayrton, of Chesham, kindly occupied the pulpit for us on the occasion. Other brethren were also present, and took part in the devotional exercises. The amount realized by collections was quite equal to our expectations. In re viewing the goodness of God to us through past years, we find much reason for thankfulness and encouragement. "The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad."

BAPTISMS.

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FLECKNEY.-On Monday evening, May 29th, 1843, the ordinance of believers' baptism was administered to six persons, one male and five females, from the General Baptist congregation at Smeeton, by Mr. S. Hull, of Leicester, in the baptistry in front of the General Baptist chapel, Fleck. ney, which was lent for the purpose. A numerous and respectable congregation then assembled in the adjoining chapel. The Rev. J. Buckley, of Market Harborough, opened the service with reading the Scrip. tures and prayer, and the Rev. J. Goadby, of Leicester, preached an excellent and ap. propriate discourse, from Matt. xxviii. 19, 20, and administered the ordinance of the Lord's supper. Truly it was good to be there. At the conclusion of the service Mr. J. Beales, of Leicester, who, many years ago, laboured in the word and doctrine at Fleckney and Smeeton, gave a brief, but deeply affecting address, to the members of the Church, and those who stayed to witness the administration of the ordinance. Messrs. T. Stanion, T. Sutton, J. Riley, and J. Gray, of Leicester, took part in the exercises of the evening. the close of the service a goodly number of tracts were distributed. May the Lord add unto us many more such "times of refreshing from his presence." G. COLTMAN. KIRKBY.-On Lord's-day, May 21st, the ordinance of believers' baptism was admin. istered by the Rev. J. Wood, of Mansfield, to ten persons, five males and five females, and an appropriate sermon upon the Scripture mode, subject, and design of that ordinance, by the Rev. S. Taylor, of Duffield. Considering the inclemency of the morning the assembly at the water side was very numerous and attentive; it was remarked that the behaviour surpassed any on a former occasion. In the afternoon the newly baptized were received into Church fellow. ship with one who had formerly been a member, making an addition of eleven to our number. We have several more can didates, and a goodly number of hopeful inquirers. May these be sincere, and be brought to enjoy the privileges of Church fellowship; and may the Great Head of the Church bless us with peace and prosperity, and grant unto us many more such happy days.

Mr. S. Taylor preached two sermons in behalf of the chapel funds on the same day, it being nineteen years since he visited us on the like occasion. THOS. ELLIS.

CHATTERIS.-The first Lord's day in May was an interesting day to the General

Baptists in this place. In the morning,
after an address to a large and deeply in.
terested congregation, by the pastor, on the
authority, perpetuity, mode, subjects, and
design of baptism, nine persons were im.
mersed in the baptistry in the name of
the Sacred Three; most of them young
persons, and three of them teachers in the
Sabbath-school; and what made it especially
interesting to the pastor, two of his own
children, of the respective ages of seventeen
and fourteen, were amongst the number.
In the afternoon the right hand of fellow-
ship was given to the newly-baptized, and
"for them the public prayer was made."
The ordinance of the Lord's supper was
administered before the congregation, and
many felt how sweet it is to hold intercourse
with "kindred minds."

"Our souls by love together knit,
Cemented, mixed in one,

One heart, one mind, one soul, one voice,
'Tis heaven on earth begun."

BILLESDON.

On Thursday evening, June 8th, the solemn ordinance of baptism was administered in this chapel. Our esteemed pastor, the Rev. W. Willey, delivered an excellent and impressive baptismal discourse, from Deut. xxvi. 16—19, to an attentive audience. He then, for the first time, baptized three persons, on a pro. fession of their faith in Jesus Christ. was a season of deep interest, and of much spiritual enjoyment. May we experience many more such, and may our dear pastor be encouraged in his arduous undertaking by seeing the Lord thus bless his labours. Truly we can say, "The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad."

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BEESTON. We desire to feel thankful to Almighty God for another addition to the Church of Christ at this place. On Sunday, May 21st, six young persons were baptized at the General Baptist chapel, Beeston, one male, and five females. G. Wright, of Castle Donington, preached on the occasion, from Matt. xxviii. 18-20, and afterwards baptized the candidates in the name of the Sacred Three. In the evening the newly baptized were received into Church fellowship. The whole day was one of joy. We anticipate very soon others will follow their example, as they have followed Christ, as we have more candidates. W. GANE

June 4th, five persons put on the Lord STALYBRIDGE.-On Lord's-day evening, Jesus Christ by baptism, in the presence of a considerable number of spectators. The truth must prevail, and the Son of God will reign in every family and hamlet, town and city, nation and empire.

The bold

BROUGHTON.-On Lord's-day, June 4th The Right Hon. Baronet endeavoured to 1843, the ordinance of believers' baptism cover his retreat by various declarations was administered in the General Baptist as to the purity of his motives, the support chapel, Broughton, Nottinghamshire; on he had from the clergy, &c. which occasion our esteemed minister, Mr. effort of the government and the church, Stocks preached from Luke x. 28, after thus defeated, to curtail the religious liberwhich Mr. H. Mantle delivered an address, ties of the people, and to introduce a pure and baptized eight candidates, five males spiritual despotism into this country, has and three females. not only awakened the dissenters of this land from their slumbers, but it has taught them the very obvious truth, that civil and religious liberty can never be secure so long aristocracy, both Whig and Tory, by virtue as there is an established church. The of their interest in church property, will ever be predisposed to lend themselves to any scheme which may advance the arro. semi-popish priesthood. gant and anti-christian domination of a

MACCLESFIELD.-On Lord's day May 7th, 1843, the ordinance of believers' baptism was administered to seven persons.

HINCKLEY.-On Lord's day, May 28th' the ordinance of baptism was administered to five persons, three males and two females.

MISCELLANEOUS.

REV. M. SHORE.-We regret to state, that our esteemed pastor, Mr. Shore, has removed from us. He preached his fare well sermon on the evening of the 11th inst., to a densely crowded congregation, from Acts xx. 32. On Monday morning, at seven o'clock, the friends held a special prayer-meeting, when they presented Mr. Shore with a new and beautiful edition of the Rev. W. Jay's morning and evening exercises, in four volumes, as a memorial of their regard and love towards him.

JAMES PRATT.

SIR JAMES GRAHAM'S EDUCATION BILL. -On Thursday evening, June 15th, Sir James, in bis place in parliament, announced his intention not to proceed with the Educational clauses of the Factories Bill.

BAPTISM HYMN.

REV. WILLIAM PENTNEY.-The testimonials and doctrines of Mr. Pentney, formerly a Primitive Methodist minister in the county of Norfolk, having been laid before the committee appointed by the last Association for the examination of ministers desiring to become united with our body, and being found entirely satisfactory, the committee beg most cordially to recommend this estimable minister to any Church that may be in want of a minister.

E. STEVENSON, Secretary.

N. B. Not being in the possession of the address of brother Pentney, applications may be made to the Revds. T. Yates, Fleet; C. Pike, Wisbech; or T. Scott, of Norwich.

POETRY.

HAST thou said, exalted Jesus,
Take thy cross and follow me?
Shall the word with terror seize us?
Shall we from the hurden flee?
Lord I'll take it,

And rejoicing follow thee.

While this liquid tomb surveying,
Emblem of my Saviour's grave,
Sball I shun its brinks, betraying
Feelings worthy of a slave?
No, I'll enter;
Jesus entered Jordan's wave.

Sweet the sign, that thus reminds me,
Saviour of thy love to me;
Sweeter still the love that binds me,
In its deathless bonds to thee;
O! what pleasure,
Buried with my Lord to be.

Should it rend some fond connection,
Should I suffer shame or loss,
Yet the fragrant blest reflection,
I have been where Jesus was;
"Twill revive me,
When I faint beneath the cross.

Fellowship with him possessing,
Let me die to all around;
So I rise to enjoy the blessing,
Kept for those in Jesus found,
When the archangel
Wakes the sleepers underground.

Then baptised in love and glory,
Lamb of God, thy praise I sing,
Loudly with the immortal story,
All the harps of heaven shall ring;
Saints and seraphs,
Sound it loud from every string.
REV. J. E. GILES.

HYMN OF THE CHURCH-YARD.

From "The Colonial Observer," for the Colony of New South Wales.

Ah, me! this is a sad and silent city;

Let me walk softly o'er it, and survey Its grassy streets, with melancholy pity!

Where are its children? where their gleesome play? Alas! their cradled rest is cold and deep,

And slimy worms watch o'er them as they sleep!

This is pale beauty's bourn; but where the beautiful Whom I have seen come forth at evening hours, Leading their aged friends, with feelings dutiful,

Amid the wreaths of Spring to gather flowers? Alas! no flowers are here but flowers of death; And those who once were sweetest sleep beneath.

This is a populous place; but where the bustling-
The crowded buyers of the noisy mart-
The lookers on-the showy garments rustling-
The money changers-and the men of art?
Business, alas! hath stopped in mid career,
And none are anxious to resume it here.

This is the home of grandeur; where are they—
The rich, the great, the glorious, and the wise!
Where are the trappings of the proud, the gay-
The gaudy guise of human butterflies?

Alas! all lowly lies each lofty brow,
And the green sod dizens their beauty now.

This is a place of refuge and repose;

Where are the poor-the old-the weary wightThe scorn'd-the humble-and the man of woes— Who wept for morn, and sighed again for night? Their sighs at last have ceased, and here they sleep, Beside their scorners, and forget they weep.

This is a place of gloom; where are the gloomy!
The gloomy are not citizens of death,
Approach and look: where the long grass is plumy,
See them above! they are not found beneath-

For these low denizens with artful wiles,
Nature, in flowers, contrives her mimic smiles.

This is a place of sorrow; friends have met,
And mingled tears o'er those who answer'd not:
And where are they whose eyelids then were wet;
Alas! their griefs, their tears are all forgot;
They, too, are landed in this silent city,
Where there is neither love, nor tears, nor pity.

This is a place of fear; the firmest eye

Hath quail'd to see its shadowy dreariness;
But christian hope, and heavenly prospects high,
And earthly cares, and nature's weariness,
Have made the timid pilgrim cease to fear,
And long to end his painful journey here.

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