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yet been made public in this country, and which appears to be of such an interesting and edifying nature, as to make it acceptable to the readers of this paper.

It may not be generally known, that the Moravians hold their communication with the Missionaries on the coast of Labrador, through the medium of a vessel which performs a voyage between that place and England only once a year; which circumstance accounts for their not being able to furnish more frequent and later intelligence concerning them.

Coast of Labrador.

ОККАБ, August 12, 1813, We have been able to attend, without interruption, to our most pleasant duty, that of proclaiming the word of life to the Esquimaux and, in our outward concerns, we have experienced the blessing of the Lord upon our exertions. Whenever we met, either as a family, in company with our Esquimaux, or in public, He was with us, to bless us, and never suffered us to depart without a renewed sense of his comfort and peace. We are, indeed, not worthy of all his benefits. towards us and our Esquimaux congregation.

The whole of last year, but particularly the winter season, distinguished itself by a remarkable display of the grace and power of our Saviour in their hearts, and we may say, that we have seen wonders of his mercy wrought among them. We have distinctly perceived, that they not only become better acquainted with themselves as poor helpless sinners, who, without Jesus, can do nothing, but they show to all around what spirit they are of, and are enabled to direct their countrymen with much earnestness to Jesus, as the only Saviour. Among the children, especially the great girls and young boys, the Lord has kindled his fire, and awakened their hearts to serious inquiry, what they must do to be saved.

It gave us heartfelt pleasure to notice in many of the young people genuine love to our Saviour, and when his bitter sufferings to procure for them life and salvation were treated of, the tears often flowed down their cheeks. Four of these children, one girl, and three boys, were added to the church by holy baptism, transactions which were always distinguish

ed by an heart-melting sense of our Lord's presence with us. The number of those baptized since this time last year is, 17 adults and 10 children; 25 were made candidates for baptism, 23 for the Holy Communion, and 8 became partakers for the first time. We have now 26 communicants in this congregation, which altogether consists of 150 persons, besides whom 121 new people live here. Two children have departed this life. Thus, the number of inhabitants on our land is 271.

The meetings were always well attended, and, so great was the desire of the people to be present, that some came to us at the hazard of their lives. We must, however, confess that much imperfection is yet seen, and some of those living here are not what they should be. This shall not damp our courage, but we will continue to direct them to Jesus. They all declare, that it is their sincere intention to be converted. The schools have been regularly held, and are frequented not only by children, but by adults, who come not so much to learn to read and write, as to hear what may be said in them of our Saviour, and his love to sinners. At the examination, we were much gratified by the progress they had made in learning. Some could read a whole page without hesitation, and were tolerably expert in the rudiments of arithmetic.

This short account, dear Brethren, we beg you to receive in love. It gives, indeed, but a faint idea of what our Saviour has done in the year past, both for us and our dear Esquimaux; but, as we have experienced such goodness at his hands, we cast ourselves anew with confidence upon him with all our burdens, as his unworthy, but willing servants and handmaids, and pray him to give us a new and rich portion of faith and courage, to proclaim his great salvation to the heathen, and to all men, and to grant that we may bear such fruit as may remain.

We commend ourselves, and the dear Esquimaux congregation committed to our care, to your continued love, remembrance, and prayers before the Throne of Grace, and shall also remember you in all our supplications. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with us all. Amen.

With cordial salutations to all and each of you, we remain ever, your most affectionate Brethren and Sisters at Okkak, (Signed) J. S. MEISNER. ADAM HALTER, TRAUGOTT MARTIN.

(To be continued.)

Extracts from the third Annual Report of the Bristol Missionary Society.

THE Lord said unto Abraham, "In thy seed shall all nations be blessed." This great and comprehensive promise being ratified by the solemnity of an oath, by the sign of circumcision, and by the rites of sacrifice, was the foundation of all subsequent dispensations of Heaven, and more unalterable than the laws of the Medes and Persians. From that time, Providence seems to have been wholly occupied in preparing the way for its accomplishment.

The history of the twelve patriarchs, and that of the nations with whose fate their interests were connected ;----the cruel bondage of their posterity in the land of Egypt, and their miraculous deliverance ;----their journeys through the wilderness, and their settlement in the promised land ;----the Sinai covenant, and all the statutes and ordinances of the Levitical economy ;----the spirit of prophecy from time to time poured upon the Church, and the extraordinary interpositions of Providence on her behalf ;---the separation of the ten tribes from the family of David, and their dispersion among the heathen; the peculiar care constantly exercised over the kingdom of Judah; their captivity in Babylon, and their restoration to their own land;----the rise and fall of the Assyrian, Persian, Grecian, and Roman empires, which were productive of such important consequences to the kingdom of Judah, were all subservient to the appearance of the promised Seed, on which the salvation of Jews and Gentiles depended.

When the fulness of the time was come, and whilst a general expectation prevailed of the advent of the promised Saviour, and every eye was attentive to mark the signs of the times, which might indicate his coming,----"God sent forth his Son into the world;" and angels sang on the plains of Bethlehem," Glory to God in the Highest, and on earth peace, and good will towards men." The grand design of these wonderful arrangements in the divine administration, having received its accomplishment in the incarnation, obedience, vicarious death, and triumphant resurrection of the Son of God; before his ascension into heaven, he delivered it, as an incumbent duty in solemn charge to his followers, that they should go forth and preach the Gospel to every creature; and to animate their exertions, he said, "Lo! I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world."

To the posterity of Abraham, who are called the Children of the Covenant which God made with their fathers, the Gospel was first preached, by the Apostles; after which, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, those venerable men turned to the Gentiles, that the blessing of Abraham might come upon them through faith. So ardent was the zeal of the primitive Christians, and so glorious were the triumphs of Christianity through the different provinces of the Roman empire, that during the two first centuries, it seemed as if the commission of the Redeemer was about to be executed in its fullest extent. But, alas! Corruption, which had insinuated itself into the vitals of the Church, now extinguished her holy zeal, and paralyzed her Missionary exertions. Ages of midnight darkness succeeded. Genuine Christianity expired at the shrine of spiritual despotism; or, stained with blood, sought her safety in obscurity. About the same time, the Mahometan impostor appeared as a scourge in the hands of God, against the degenerate Christians of the East. Darkness covered the whole Church, until God said, "Let there be light," and the morning of the reformation dawned. Little, comparatively, had been done since the commencement of that auspicious day, towards the diffusion of the Gospel amongst the nations, until the reign of George the Third.

The Missionary Society was established on the most liberal and comprehensive principles, to confront the blasphemies of infidelity and atheism, and to combine the energies of Christians of all denominations, in one grand effort to spread the Gospel through every region of the globe. The operations of the Society have been attended with the most pleasing success. The Missionary zeal which it has kindled through the whole Christian Church, the numerous and valuable institutions to which it has given existence, especially the British and Foreign Bible Society; the fundamental principle of its constitution, in which different parties may conscientiously unite and co-operate, and the remarkable outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the labours of the Missionaries, render the period of its formation one of the most important æras in the history of the world, and seem to indicate that it is the great instrument destined by Divine Providence to bring on the glories of the millennium. It is with peculiar emotions of delight and fervent gratitude to the God of all grace, that the Committee of the Bristol Auxiliary Missionary Society report to the friends the progress of the Parent Institution since their last Anniversary.

The Otaheitan Mission still continues to flourish. The number of those who have renounced the idols of the country, and are become the worshippers of Jehovah, is daily increasing. They are regular in their attendance on the means of instruction, and conscientious in the observance of the Sabbath,-of secret and of family prayer. They hold their prayer-meetings, which are well attended; and so striking is the change which the Gospel has produced among them, that they are derided by their neighbours, who call them by the name of Burea Atua, the praying people.

Kings, chiefs, and even idolatrous priests, are among the converts of the South-Sea Mission; the gods have fallen into general disrepute, and the people scruple not to call them bad spirits-foolish spirits-while they acknowledge Jehovah to be the good Spirit.

The Missionaries at Otaheite are engaged in translating the Scriptures into the language of the natives, a portion of which they have printed at Port Jackson for distribution among the islanders. In a letter, dated Eimeo, September 17, 1814, they state that the school has increased to upwards of two hundred, the greatest number of whom make a pleasing progress in spelling, reading, and writing in sand. The call for books is very great, and the desire of learning general amongst them. The following is an extract of a letter from the Rev. Mr. Marsden to Mr. Hardcastle. "I have received the most pleasing inform ation from Eimeo. The Lord is doing great things for them, and by them Christianity is gaining ground fast among the natives. Much has been done, and much will be done. The flourishing state of the South-Sea Missions, at the earnest request of the Missionaries, induced the Directors to determine on sending additional labourers, who are acquainted with printing, gardening, medicine, and other useful arts; that when they arrive at Otaheite, they may be able to print whatever may be wanted for the use of the Mission, as well as to promote various other branches of civilization. O God! though we have long sown in tears in that unpromising soil, we thank thee that we now reap in joy. This is thy work, and it is marvellous in our eyes."

The Rev. Messrs. Kam, Supper, and Bruckner, who embarked for Java at the close of the year 1813, arrived at Batavia on the 26th of May, 1814, where they were kindly received by his excellency governor Raffles, who cordially approves of the Mission, and cheerfully co-operates in any plan tending to promote the views of the Society. Soon after their arrival, an Auxiliary Bible Society was established in the governor's house, and Mr. Supper and one of the Missionaries was appointed Foreign Secretary. Here are two Baptist Missionaries, of whom our brethren speak in high terms of commendation. One of whom preaches every Sunday afternoon in the Malay language. Both of them have since been very ill. Mr. Supper ascribes their illness to their living in a very unwholesome place, and has taken pains to find a more suitable situation for them. The field of labour here is vast:-" Our number here," say the Missionaries, "is as the dust of the balance," and they earnestly implore that additional labourers may be sent to their assistance.

Mr. Le Brun, on his arrival at the Isle of France, was received by his excellency the governor in a friendly manner; who not only expressed his readiness to render every assistance to the Mission in that place, but his earnest desire to promote a Mission to the Island of Madagascar. The Directors have resolved to commence that work, as soon as proper instruments can be obtained.

In China, the indefatigable Mr. Morrison, and his excellent coadjutor, Mr. Milne, are labouring for the salvation of that immense empire.-Mr. Morrison has printed two thousand copies of the New-Testament; ten thousand copies of his Chinese Tract; and five hundred copies of his Chinese Testament, in a language which may be read by hundreds of millions of the human race. But what are they to the necessities of the population of one-third of the whole globe, who speak the Chinese language?-Mr. Milne declares that the city of Canton alone would be but indifferently supplied with a million of copies !—He

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