CAUTION. To the Editor of the General Baptist Repository. 3, St. John's Wood Grove, Feb. 14th, 1843. DEAR SIR,-Will you allow me, through your columns, to warn the religious and benevolent public against an attempt to excite commisseration, and obtain money, by a woman of the name of Stevens, who represents herself to have been the subject of much persecution from the Pastor, and others, of Enon chapel, St. Marylebone, Nearly two years ago the above person was expelled by the Church for irreligious, unprincipled conduct, and has had no con. nection with us since, nor has she ever MEMOIRS OF been interfered with by us in any way Minister of Enon chapel, New Church St., QUERIES. 1. In what sense and to what extent is a christian justifiable, in his worldly concerns, in adopting the maxim, "I have a right to do the best I can for myself?" May it with propriety be on all occasions acted upon? 2. Which is the superior virtue, Honour, or Honesty? and what is the difference between them? REVIEW. S. MISS GRANGE, late of French Protestants, published in the year Heathcote Street, Mecklenburg Square. 1760, sets before the reader the sufferings Illustrative of the Nature and Effects of of Protestants under Louis XIV, after the christian principles. Compiled princi- revocation of the edict of Nantes. Here pally from her own papers. Second our attention is detained by the attempted Edition, Nisbet and Co., 12mo, pp. 146. escape from being dragooned into a connamed Mantel, his travels, imprisonment, fession of Popery, of a young Protestant, condemnation to the galleys, and subsequent liberation, in connection with others, in consequence of the humane interference of the British government, in 1713. This is a very suitable reward book for Sabbathschools. THIS is an interesting and instructive memoir of an eminently pious lady, consisting chiefly of extracts from her diary and correspondence. It does not appear in the work to what community of christians she attached herself, but that she belonged to "the Church of the first-born," is most manifest. This memoir is a very suitable closet companion, and will be perused with pleasure and profit by any spiritually-minded person. The communion of saints does not consist in external rites so much as in internal emotions, christian principles, and the joys and sorrows of a traveller to the heavenly Canaan. THE MOTHER TAUGHT FROM THE SA CRED SCRIPTURES. Tract Society, 32mo., pp. 234. IN this little volume the attention of mothers is directed to a series of sketches of the maternal character, taken from the Holy Scriptures. Eve, Hagar, Rebekah, &c., pass before our review. The narratives are interspersed with suitable observations and reflections, and are adapted both to instruct and encourage in the discharge of their duties, all those who sustain the interesting relationship of a mother. THE FLIGHT OF THE CAMISARDS, a Story for the Young. By the REV, C. THIS deeply interesting narrative, extracted from Rambach's history of the SCRIPTURE ILLUSTRATED BY EGNRAV- THE following are the subjects of this number:-Moses and Aaron before Pharoah-Funeral of Jacob-Sampson in captivity-Nehemiah and the Sabbath-breakers of Judah. The favourable notices given concerning the previous numbers of this superior series of engravings, with the letter press, &c., may be repeated here. The first volume will be completed in April. THE HAND. 16mo, square, with embellishments, pp. 32. THE EYE. Ditto, ditto. Tract Society. THESE are two of the series of fourpenny books on the senses. They contain a good measure of scientific instruction, illustrated by engravings, and conveyed in a spirit in every way worthy of their interesting subjects. How wonderful is the power of vision! How exquisite the contrivances by which the Creator has conveyed it to his creatures! COMFORT IN AFFLICTION, derived from the Holy Seriptures. Tract Society. 16mo, square. Two hundred and sixty-five well selected texts of Scripture, adapted to afford comfort in affliction, with an index to their subjects. Very appropriate for the afflicted, and as a help to those who visit them. THE FAMILY CHOIR, or Psalms, Hymns, and spiritual Songs, for social worship. The music selected from Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, &c., &c., and the poetry from Watts, Wesley, Newton, Doddridge, &c. Part III. Simpkin, Marshall, and Co. THE favourable notices of former num. bers may now be repeated. We recommend this family choir to all our singers and musical friends. LITERARY INTELLIGENCE. WE have great pleasure in stating, that our friend Mr. Peggs, having received a copy of Lord Auckland's celebrated des. patch about the support of Juggernaut's the Right Hon. Sir R. Peel, Bart., first Temple, has in the press, Lord of Her Majesty's Treasury, on the present state of British connection with "A Letter to Idolatry in India, and Ceylon, and particutions, for the support of Juggernaut's Temlarly of the established Government donaple in Orissa.'" This publication will be very opportune, as we understand the Missionary Committee have recently determined to memoralize the Queen, the President of the India Board, and the court of Proprietors, and likewise to Petition both houses of Parliament. It is not to be endured that Britain should give 60,000 rupees per an num to the Temple of Juggernaut when her people are perishing of want! OBITUARY. ROBERT FINCH.-Life, as a period of tinghamshire. Here he pursued his avoprobation, is a scene of trial and conflict. None are exempted from suffering, and some are called to participate very freely in the cup of affliction and adversity. But the seemingly uninviting and painful events which accompany the history of man in this preparatory state, are dictated by unerring wisdom, and are not unfrequently promotive of his best interests. They are often the means, under God, of conducting his feet into the paths of wisdom, of inducing conformity to the Saviour's image, and of inspiring a desire to ascend to those blissful regions where affliction is for ever unknown. These reflections put to silence all our regrets for the long and severe affliction of our dear departed friend, and enable us to trace with chastened admiration the wisdom of the divine guidance, which mysteriously led his soul into the spiritual life, and graciously conducted it through all the intermediate stages of suffering, up to its entrance on life eternal. Robert Finch, the subject of this brief obituary, was the son of Henry and Mary Finch, and was born at Measham, in the county of Derby, in the year 1775. His childhood and youth seem to have been spent in ignorance and irreligion; as alas! was too commonly the case at that period with the young in the mining districts. In the year 1797, owing to an accident which took place in the coal pit, the scene of his employment, when his father was suddenly killed, he removed to Brumsley, in NotVOL. 5.-N. S. cation as a collier till the year 1801, when the awful event occurred, which in the providence of God, was the means of giving the turn to his character and history. While ascending the pit he fell from the trunk in which he was seated, to the bottom; a distance of about forty yards. This tremendous fall so mangled his body, that he was a cripple during the remainder of his days. After this disastrous event he returned to Measham, and at length was induced to attend the ministry of the late Rev. J. Goadby, then conducted in a private house, under which he was converted, and soon afterwards received into the bosom of the "little flock." No sooner did he enjoy the grace of the Gospel himself, than like Andrew, he was concerned to diffuse its sacred influence around him. He went from house to house, inviting persons to attend the faithful ministrations of his devoted pastor. His zeal, too, was commend. able in obtaining subscriptions towards the erection of the first baptist chapel in Meas. ham, which was opened by Mr. Deacon, of Barton, in the year 1811. And during the absence of Mr. Goadby, he frequently occupied the pulpit, or, as he quaintly termed it, "kept meeting." God smiled upon, and crowned with success his humble efforts, and not a few still retain a lively grateful recollection of the conversation and ad. dresses of "poor Robert." In consequence of increased debility, he was wholly confined to his room during the M last eleven years of his life, and on visiting him the writer has been led repeatedly to admire the grace of that religion, which could sustain the mind amid such a pres. sure of bodily affliction, and light up its prospects with the hope of a blissful im. mortality. Having learned to read and write after his conversion, he kept a small school, and had several kind friends who very liberally administered to his necessities, By habits of great economy, in the midst of his penury and infirmity, he saved and left £15, to be expended in the purchase of additional burying ground, ordered and paid for his grave stone, and composed the fol. lowing lines to be inserted thereon: "Once I could walk as you do now, The house of prayer attend ; By grace divine, I've braved the storm, [lie This poor exemplary christian died, much not fail thee, nor forsake thee." G. S. ANNIVERSARIES. INTELLIGENCE. were, but I understand they were unusually BAPTISMS. MEASHAM.-The second annual festival was held in the Baptist chapel, on Wednesday, December 28th, 1842. In the afternoon, at two o'clock, there was a concert of sacred music, when the choir of the chapel, AUSTREY.-On New Year's-day eleven led by Mr. Dennis, and kindly assisted by persons were baptized at Austrey, after an several musical friends from a distance, appropriate discourse by Mr. Barnes, from performed, in a very superior style, various Matt. xxviii. 18, 19. This is the fourth selections from the great masters, Handel, baptism at Austrey since the Association. Haydn, Mozart, &c., which excited univer. The number baptized, is thirty-five; and sal admiration and delight. In the evening, for the encouragement of those ministers at five o'clock, there was a social tea meeting, who sometimes labour long and hard, the trays for which were gratuitously pro- without seeing any addition made to the vided by the members of the Church and congregation, and about 500 persons took tea. The meeting after tea was ad. dressed by Messrs. Staples, Hull, Buckley, Evans, Barnett, Morris, and Stinson. The whole proceedings of the day were conducted with propriety and cheerfulness. All parties appeared highly delighted, and the proceeds, amounting to about £32, will be appropriated to the liquidation of the debt on the chapel. Churches with which they are connected, let it be borne in mind, that for the space of about three years, not one addition was made to this Church by baptism, and also for the encouragement of Sabbath School teachers, let it be known, that twenty-four out of the thirty-five had once been scholars in the Sabbath-day school. What made the last baptism more than usually interesting was, that one person who was baptized had been a professed infidel, and somewhat diligent in promulgating those baneful principles. The aged person by whom his infidelity had been fostered was present on the occasion, and seemed much affected. May the master follow the example of the scholar! BOURN ANNIVERSARY.-On Lord's day, Sep. 18, 1842, the Rev. J. Ferneyhough, of Nottingham, preached in the morning from Phil. iii. 13; and in the evening from Isaiah lv. 13. In the afternoon the Rev. James Kiddall, of Maltby, preached from In the afternoon of the next day, about Isaiah xl. 1, 2; and again on Monday 120 persons took tea in the chapel, and in evening from 2 Cor. x. 4. Our young the evening several addresses were deliv. friend Mr. Elsey, from Stamford, opened ered, and the time was spent, to all apthe last meeting with reading and prayer. pearance, in a pleasant and profitable We had a tea meeting on the Monday manner. The different tea meetings which evening, which was numerously attended, have lately been held in connection with and was addressed by Messrs. Kiddall, Ferneyhough, Elsey and others. I can not state what the amount of the collections this Church have been, properly speaking, revival meetings, and appear to have been, under the divine blessing, one means of producing that revival of religion in the MARY'S GATE, DERBY. - On Lord's. day, Feb. 5th, the ordinance of baptism was administered in the Mary's Gate Chapel, Derby. The Rev. J. G. Pike preached an argumentative and eloquent sermon, from Ephes. iv. 5, "One Lord, one faith, one baptism." He then baptized twenty-two persons on a profession of their faith in Jesus Christ. The scene was one of deep interest; the spacious chapel was crowded to excess; great joy pervaded the congregation; many rejoiced in seeing converts enter the Church, some of whom had special reasons for rejoicing, in that they were privileged to behold their nearest relatives confess the Saviour. The most sanguine expectations we have indulged in reference to the success of the Gospel in our new house of prayer, thus far have been realized. Our congregations are exceedingly good. We have baptized upwards of forty since the opening. We have now a large number of candidates, and numbers more are inquiring the way to Zion, with their faces thitherwards. "The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad." LEEDS.-On Lord's day, January 28th, six persons were baptized in the Stone chapel, St. Peter's Street, Leeds. Our congregation in the morning was exceedingly good, and manifested considerable attention to the remarks which were made from Matt. iii. 15. During the address by the water side, an unusual seriousness pervaded every mind; all seemed to feel as under the immediate eye of God. It was remarked by many, that such a sense of the Divine presence in this ordinance has but seldom been enjoyed. In the evening our congregation was larger than usual. The candidates were addressed from Genesis xix. 17; after which they were received into the Church, and the Lord's-supper administered. I have seldom passed a happier Sabbath since I have known the Lord. The six persons baptized were, a few weeks ago, without the knowledge of God. We have two persons proposed for fellowship, one for baptism, and several inquirers. Our prospects are hopeful, but time and patience will be required in order to raise a General Baptist interest in this town. This, how ever, can be done, if the Connexion think well to do it. On the Tuesday following our baptism, a public tea meeting was held in our chapel. We had nearly 200 persons present; 180 at least sat down to tea, not including the friends who kindly consented to serve the tables. At the close of the repast, Mr. Collins, one of our town missionaries, was called to the chair, and several speeches were made by persons from other denominations in the town, which were intended to convince us how happy they were to see the General Baptists in Leeds, not as an hostile sect of religionists, but as fellow-helpers in the great work of saving the souls of men. The Rev. J. E. Giles would have been present at this meeting, but for an engagement in Manchester; and it is just to observe, that the friends of the other Baptist Church have manifested their good will to us in getting up this meeting. We are greatly encouraged, and soon multiply us abundantly. J. T. L. our prayer is, that the God of heaven may BOSTON.-It is with pleasure we announce another accession to our number. On Lord's day, Feb. 5th, brother Mathews delivered an excellent discourse from Romans vi. 3, "Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized unto Jesus Christ were baptized unto his death?'' After which brother King immersed two males and one female in the name of the sacred Trinity. In the afternoon they were received into the Church, and also one who has been restored. May we have the Lord have free course, run, and be glorimany such seasons; and may the word of fied. J. PHILIPS. BOSTON.-A correspondent says:-The General Baptist cause progresses here amidst much persecution. We have had baptisms the first Sabbaths in November, December, January, and February, besides another baptism we had on the third Thurs. day in December. BROAD STREET, NOTTINGHAM. - On Feb. 5th, nine persons, viz, six females and three males, were immersed by the senior deacon, who is in his eightieth year; in the afternoon Mr. Ferneyhough, in the name of the Church, gave them the right hand of fellowship. J. S. MEASHAM.-On Sunday, February 19th, nine persons were added to the General Baptist Church by baptism. The mind of the pastor was especially cast down, he had devised various plans for raising the remaining sum, but all had been rendered abortive by untoward circum. stances, and apparently no resource was left but trust in the promised help of him, who is "head over all things to the Church." At this crisis, a much esteemed and long tried friend of the cause, who had watched its progress from the day that Dan Taylor preached the first sermon within the walls of the small meeting house, and who, during the period of its deepest depression had been the main instrument in preserving the purity of its doctrines, and the consistency of its discipline, came forward to our assistance, and with true christian benevolence offered £1000, the fruit of persevering industry, towards the liquidation of the debt, on condition that a small annuity should be paid during the lives of two individuals, each upwards of seventy years of age. of the present year the pecuniary prospects which we ought to act. This caused a of this Church were dark and unpromising. difference of opinion in matters of vital A debt of £1200 remained upon the chapel, importance to the welfare of the Church. and the majority of members being gathered At one time the minority had thoughts of from the humbler walks of life, there ap- leaving the Church, and beginning another peared every probability that this debt interest, and latterly the majority have must still remain to cramp the energies and thought of doing the same. However, bedepress the spirits of the people. fore any separation actually took place, Mr. Tunnicliffe was invited to pay us a visit on new year's day, and he kindly complied, and a good impression was made by his kind and affectionate manner, and the faithfulness with which he presented the truth before us. He also presided at a very interesting tea-meeting, on January 2nd, at which a good impression was made. And he also succeeded, favoured by a concur rence of circumstances, in re-uniting the deacons, who had espoused different sides; and we felt confident that if we could obtain Mr. Tunnicliffe's valuable services again for a few days, peace and harmony would be restored to the Church. The necessary arrangements were accordingly made for Mr. T's. visiting us again, which he did on Wednesday, January 11th, and continued with us a week; and I am happy to say, that the demon of discord has been cast out, and peace and love in a great measure have been restored. Mr. Tunnicliffe has laboured incessantly, either preaching or holding meet. ings every day, besides visiting the members. And our gracious Redeemer has given us a pledge, that he has healed the backslidings of the Church, and cast our sins behind his back, by owning the labours of his servant by the conversion of several souls during his visit. Now the ground appears clear for any minister whom it may please the great Head of the Church to send unto us, and prospects of usefulness are promising. May the God of peace bless us with future peace and prosperity. On Monday, Jan. 9, a meeting of friends to the cause was held in the School-room, to devise measures for raising the remain. ing £200. By promises and collecting cards the sum was speedily obtained, and on Monday, Feb. 13th, a public tea meeting was held to express our gratitude to God for this evident interposition of his providential care. The meeting was addressed by Revds. J. Wallis, J. Burns, W. Underwood, Messrs. Wileman, Chapman and other friends. Suitable hymns were com. posed for the occasion, and we sincerely trust and believe that the hearts thus relieved from anxiety, and caused to rejoice in the loving kindness of our God, will be more than ever devoted to the service of the Redeemer. J. F. F. HALIFAX. State of the Church.-It has been known probably for some time by a great part of the Connexion, that the General Baptist Church at Halifax has been in an unhappy, divided state. Having no shepherd to guide us, and feed us "with the sincere milk of the word," we have rather declined in piety than grown in grace; and, instead of looking to the Great Shepherd of the sheep with more than usual earnestness and confidence for his care and protection, we have suffered the enemy of souls to cast clouds and mist before our eyes, so that many of us could not clearly see the way in |