made a most powerful impression upon him; and though, at the time, far from being favourable towards the truth, he did not resist it, and was full of attention when I proclaimed to him the unsearchable riches of Christ. This was not without influence upon him, for he became the bearer and propagator of the truth among those dearest to me; and moreover the truth had taken such hold of his mind, that whenever business led him hither, and this is very often, he never failed to call and speak about the things that belong to our everlasting peace. It was on such an errand that he called about a week ago, when he unfolded his mind to me, and manifested such a spirit of inquiry as I had not before witnessed in him. He seemed to be really in earnest, and evinced a longing after the inestimable riches of truth, which could only have been the result of much previous meditation, and of an awakened conscience. I had a plain proof before me, that the Word of the Cross, like a two-edged sword, had wounded his spirit, and that the Gospel of Christ had not been preached in vain to him. By the help of God, I was enabled to make good use of such precious opportunities, and declared to him afresh the whole counsel of God, pointing him to Jesus as the only refuge from the wrath to come. I urged upon him, the necessity of faith in the great redemption wrought by the Divine Redeemer; to which he listened with undivided attention: and I had the satisfaction, for the first time, to see him bend his knee with me before the throne of grace, and very earnestly joining with us in adoring and praising the Redeemer. During three successive days that he remained here, he continued to call upon me, and earnestly pursued his inquiries; and on the last day, before taking leave of me, he expressed a wish with which he long struggled, and most assuredly would not have uttered it, were he not fully persuaded of the truth, and believed in the same. He has a son of about seventeen years of age in London, which I knew before, but could never persuade him to give me his address, for fear, as he said, of my being the means of bringing him into contact with the elements of the Gospel; but now he voluntarily came forward himself, and not only gave me the address which I enclose, but begged of me, if possible, to bring him under the in fluence of Christianity, as he sees in it, as he expressed it, the only safeguard against the enticements and allurements of sin, and the best means of fitting and preparing us for a future life. This is in itself as cheering as it is full

of importance, inasmuch as it shews that our endeavours to save some of the lost sheep of the house of Israel are owned and blessed by the Lord. I would, therefore, beg you, dear sir, to send some of our brethren to this youth, and make inquiries about him, and, peradventure, the Lord may grant that he too may be brought within the fold of the great and good Shepherd.

Your last very kind letter has, in several respects, been weighing heavily upon my mind, and your kind admonitions came like a prophetic warning to me. "Oh, be free from the blood of souls!" This is a solemn consideration for all of us, but especially so to the Missionary of the Cross. Oh, for more faith, more self-denial, and more perseverance! The spirit is willing, but the flesh, this clog of our souls, is weak. We are often by adverse circumstances, and when hostile feelings manifest themselves, so easily drawn away from our duty. Henceforth let this your warning be my motto and watchword, and stimulate my zeal for the better fulfilment of our highest and noblest duties, at the same time, begging you to intercede with the Lord for me to give me strength, and, above all, a large measure of faith and grace, in order to do His work more completely, and more in accordance with His holy will. I have been deeply afflicted with the intelligence of the state of the Society's finances. This is always a source of grief to the labourer, when he sees that the love of the people of God waxes cold towards a nation from whom they received their greatest benefits. But it is especially so in the present time, when no exertion ought to be spared to bring the Jew to the Gospel; for firmly maintain, and many others with me, that never was a time so favourable for the preaching of the Gospel to the Jew, wherever practicable, as it now is. Let not inexperienced people say that the result of our undertaking has not been corresponding to our exertions. In the first place, I would say that such language is utterly unworthy of true Christians; and it is as if we were not entirely dependent upon the Spirit of God, but calculate and measure out our success like any other ordinary undertaking, by cause and effect. But, on the other hand, is it true that the result has not been corresponding to the exertion? The mission to Israel, comparatively of modern date, has done more than people know or think of. In a short space of years, the preaching of the Gospel, notwithstanding numerous and insurmountable difficulties, has effected a change in the minds of the Jewish people

of very great extent, and of the utmost importance for future times. Thousands have flocked to the standard of the Cross, and have declared their faith openly in the crucified Redeemer; and there is every reason to believe that many have entered the covenant of grace of whom the Christian world knows nothing; thus souls are saved by our humble instrumentality, who, according to human calculation, must have been left to perish, without God and hope in the world. And in the meantime, there is a silent work going on in the hearts of the Jewish people, of which we are now perceiving only dim shadows; but let once the fiat of the mighty Spirit of God go forth and bid these dry bones live; let once the obstructions and difficulties, which are in the way of the Jew to lead him to Christ, be removed, then indeed we shall see that every word spoken has not been in vain, but has, in some way or another, contributed towards the preparation of the heart for the reception of the everlasting Gospel, and thus been the means of hastening and developing the glory of the Kingdom of God and His Anointed. Oh, that I had the tongue of the learned and the eloquent given me! I would wander through the length and breadth of the British Isles,

where there are still many who are praying and waiting for the Kingdom of God, and remind them of their duty to Israel. The people of England stood up as one man to avenge a wrong done them by an unjust and oppressive power, and are spending their wealth, and shedding their blood in streams, for the attainment of their object, and to defend a nation from further encroachments; and shall they withhold the message of peace from a nation of whom they received their best and dearest hopes? Oh, let not the clang and tumult of the warcry suppress and stifle the gentle voice of the message of peace! Let not those to whom the management of our undertaking is intrusted, faint under their arduous labour for want of pecuniary assistance; but rather may British Christians likewise stand up as one man, and redouble their zeal in the cause of mercy and truth; for assuredly, the blessing of the Prince of Peace will not be long withheld; and a blessing will rest also on their own souls. That this my feeble voice may reach the hearts of many of the people of God, that their hearts may be opened and devise liberally towards the cause of the Redeemer's kingdom, is the prayer of your humble and obedient servant.

On the 30th of last month I started for Antwerp, to attend the meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association, and then to seek opportunities to deliver my message to my benighted kinsmen. Suffering from a slight indisposition, I should have deferred my journey, did I not fear to disturb previous arrangement; yet I was able to attend the meeting held at the house of Mr. Pieterzen. Besides myself, there were present, the French and German national pastor, Rev. Mr. Spürlein, and the English clergyman, Mr. Byron; as well as fourteen lay friends - Germans, Dutch, English, and French. The Rev. Mr. Spürlein read and prayed in German; after which, I gave an address on Missions in general, and ours in particular; recommending the cause at large, and myself individually, to the prayers of the pious few. Messrs. Spürlein and Byron followed, and the meeting was closed by prayer and hymns. The addresses were listened to with deep interest, and solemn promises given not to forget us in prayer.

The next morning, though unwell, I

ventured to go on my errand of love, accompanied by colporteur Voscamp. The Jews we met in the streets were either engaged in business, or professed not to cherish religious conversation in the streets; and when offering to call upon them at their homes, they could not fix a time. At the houses we called: we were received with anything but kindness-the doors slapped into our faces as soon as seenat other times told to walk out, as soon as I commenced to speak of the Messiah. One only, a large tobacco-manufacturer, entered into conversation, and bought several of my tracts for his children. Though he was perfectly aware of the contents of these tracts, he seemed not to hesitate to put them into the hands of his children, who, as I afterwards heard, attend the national school in connexion with Mr. Spürlein's church; and who but He alone that teacheth our hands to war and our fingers to fight knows what effect such words may have on the minds and souls of those little ones?

Having wandered about for more than

three hours, and my pain increasing very fast, I thought it advisable to start for home, as the climate of Antwerp is not at all favourable to colds, producing ague in a short time; and thus, to my regret, was obliged to curtail my labours. I have not left my room for several days; but I hope, by taking care, I shall be soon fit for my usual work.

On Tuesday, the we had a committee-meeting at the house of the Rev. G. P. Keogh: present, besides Mr. Keogh, Mr. Panchaud, Dr. Scheler, Mr. Kirkpatrick, and myself; Mr. Kirkpatrick in the chair. The following resolutions were passed:-1st. To employ a colporteur for a fortnight or three weeks; 2nd. To deliver a discourse to the Jews; 3rd. To prepare an appeal for the support of the Society.

The Rev. Mr. Marzials, who returned last week, brought me a parcel of tracts, and told me he had seen you twice.

On Saturday last, the 23rd, the Rev. E. Panchaud delivered an address for the Jews, being invited by placards and handbills, which I partly distributed, partly sent by post, and of which I enclose one for a pattern. I scarcely expected any Jews, as I am sorry to say, the greater part, if not the greatest, are so in

different with respect to religion. The different Protestant congregations being invited as well, we had a full church (about 150), forty of whom at least were Jews, who listened most eagerly and attentively to what Mr. P. said, making sometimes their remarks to one another if they did not agree. As I was purposely sitting behind to watch them, I had some of the Scripture selections in Hebrew, German, and other French tracts, which I gave to those near me, others coming afterwards to fetch more. At the end of the discourse, Mr. P. wished them to make their observations on the subject. One Jew came up to me, whispering that he would like to say something; but when I told him to do it in the presence of the congregation, he said he would rather wait and speak afterwards, privately. He then gave me his address, and wished me to call upon him to look more closely on the passages quoted.

My work, I am thankful to say, is continuing, though against much that is hostile and adverse, to win its way to many a home, and, I trust, to many an Israelitish heart. I am beginning to experience again Some of God's former mercies, and to realise some of the past tokens of His love and faithfulness.

One evening, at rather a late hour, as I was intently meditating over the hopeless and comfortless state of my beloved nation, and in prayer was led to inquire: " O Lord, how long?" an Israelite entered my room. I immediately recognised him as Mr. W, at whose house I was accustomed to visit, and where I always met with a pleasing reception. After a precursory conversation, Mr. W, with a trembling voice and deeply agitated mind, said to me: Mr. Jaffé, I have come to you on a rather important errand: I want to know something of Jesus, and to know how far the Christian religion does harmonise and agree with the religion of Moses?" I entered into a very lengthened discussion

with him, shewing him that Christianity is only the completion and fuller development of Judaism; that it is founded upon it, and in every respect coincides with it; that the one (viz. Judaism) is the type, and the other, (viz. Christianity) is the antitype; the one the shadow, the other the substance; the one the shell, the other the kernel; the one the letter, the other the spirit; the one imperfect and insufficient, but the other all-perfect and all-sufficient. Mr. W listened to these things in silence, and with apparently deep emotion. At the close I presented him with the Epistle of Paul to the Hebrews, and two other tracts, which he very gratefully accepted, and promised to read them. On the following Saturday, I called upon him, and I confess that I did so with a feeling of fear and trembling, for Mr. W- being married to an English Jewess, I feared that his bringing home the tracts I gave him might have roused her indignation, and that she would revenge herself when I came; but I found her even more friendly than on any pre

vious occasion; and, to my still greater astonishment, she told me that she had read the tracts her husband had brought home with him, and that she felt very much interested in them; she thought that they contained much that is true and beautiful. This unexpected circumstance at once opened the way of preaching Christ to her; and from the very marked attention which she paid, I was encouraged to address her for nearly two hours on the great things that make for peace, and I believe I did so successfully, for she appeared deeply interested. The following day, being the Lord's day, Mr. Wcalled again upon

me; but this time he was accompanied by his brother, an equally pleasing and interesting young man; and we spent nearly three hours in delightful, and, I trust, profitable conversation together.

One day I met an Israelite named Kand as soon as I broached to him the Christian subject, he seemed so affected, that tears rolled down his cheeks; and when I inquired into the cause of it, he said, “Oh, sir, there was a time when I found much pleasure in hearing of that Saviour whom you now preach to me-when I thought that I could love and serve Him, and endure reproach for His sake; but, oh! 'tis otherwise now; some trifling persecution and contempt so frightened me, that I have not dared to think anything more of Him; and the consequence is, that I have been destitute of peace and comfort ever since." I earnestly and affectionately urged him to commence once more, not in his own strength, as he had done before, but in the strength of God, a search after the truth, and he will find that, instead of being frightened from Christ by some trivial matter, he will feel that he can endure reproach, shame, and persecution for His name. When I had imparted to him some counsel and encouragement, he left me with the assurance that he will diligently attend upon the things I recommended to his serious and prayerful attention. I have met with him several times since, and have reason to believe that he is faithfully following out the advice I gave him.

Another Israelite whom I met, named S-, felt so deeply interested in what I said about the Gospel remedy for all the evils and consequences of sin, that after I had spoken to him for upwards of two hours, he was still reluctant to part from me, and still desirous to hear more. He felt that the salvation which I preached to him, was that which his soul longed for, and he felt anxious to lay hold upon it

at once; he knew not whether he might have the opportunity of hearing it again, and therefore, felt concerned to make the most of it. I gave him the Epistle of Paul to the Hebrews, and so eager was he to know its contents, that he read nearly half through it on the place where I met him; and we parted in the hope of soon meeting again. This was ere long realised, for two days after another interview took place between us. He told me that he had read the tract I gave him, and that he felt much delighted with its contents. I presented him likewise with the Saviour's Sermon on the Mount, in Hebrew, which he has since read, and cannot sufficiently admire the "gracious words that proceeded out of His mouth." I hope, that some "good thing" is formed in the heart of this Israelite "toward the Lord God of Israel," and that he, will, in due time, be brought to rejoice in the saving mercy of our God.

At Mr. P-'s house, I met, on several occasions, a very interesting young man, named G, whose attention was, from the first, arrested by hearing me dispute with some of his brethren about the true Messiahship of Jesus, and to whose mind the arguments which I then employed came home with such irresistible force, that he defended my views, whenever assailed, with a power and skill that astonished all who were present; and it was soon whispered by some, that he was a secret disciple of Christ, which, when he knew, he plainly told them that he had long since regarded Judaism as a system which has well-nigh fallen into decay, whose power and glory has departed, whose rites and ceremonies have been rendered null and void, and the continuance of whose existence depends only on the arbitrary will of a few crafty and designing men;-that there was great need of a reform, and such a reform as Christianity alone can produce. I have since entered into a friendly correspondence with Mr. G-, and hope that, through frequent intercourse, his heart and soul will become thoroughly penetrated and imbued with the spirit of the Gospel.

Of families I have visited, during the month, more than thirty-five, and spoken to above ninety individuals on religious subjects. Also of tracts and other religious works I have distributed nearly forty, and in many instances they have been read, and great benefit derived from them. Thus has the seed of the kingdom been extensively scattered, and my earnest prayer is, that great glory and honour may accrue to God from and by it.