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THE friends of this Institution have abundant reason to bless God for that degree of success which evidently attends the labours of their agents; and also for the liberal contributions which have been received for their support.

suitable as Mr. C.; but if the claims of other dark places be too numerous to admit of any more help being sent to us, I hope the Lord will afford me health to go through my usual labours, until it shall please him to raise up others from among ourselves, to aid in this glorious work. In a letter, dated March, 1816, I mentioned that I had been on board the B- (a transport ship that lay here for some time,) exhorting the soldiers and sailors, and distributing tracts, &c.; a few days since some of my friends in Holy Vale saw the captain who then sailed in the B-, and he desired them, in the most affecting manner, to thank me for the preach

Whilst the Committee are thankful that this important cause appears to "increase in favour both with God and man," they earnestly entreat that " prayer may be made without ceasing by the church," that the influences of the Holy Spirit may still more abundantly accompany the preaching of the gospel in every place; and the means of grace be speedily provided for all the dark places of the earth. The expenditure of this Society is SEVERAL HUN-ing and the tracts, for they had been DRED POUNDS BEYOND its stated in- the means, through grace, of the concome, and there are still many ap- version of himself and two other plications to the Committee, both seamen." from places that are in great want of assistance, and from preachers who are desirous of being employed, which cannot prudently be complied with for want of larger resources. The following extracts from correspondence, addressed to the Secretary and to the Committee, it is presumed will prove highly interesting to our readers.

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"St. Mary's, Scilly, Oct. 23, 1821. [The recent indisposition of this indefatigable Missionary, occasioned by incessant labours, and frequent exposures in the night upon the water, rendered it necessary for him to spend a month at Penzance, that he might have the benefit of medical advice and change of air.]

Blessed be God! my health is certainly much better than when I left Scilly for Penzance; and by a rigid adherence to the advice of the Doctor, I hope I shall be able to resume the whole of my labours.

The seasonable help which the Society so kindly afforded me, in sending Mr. Crossman for a few weeks, has proved useful to me, and very acceptable to the islanders. Should the Society determine upon supporting another Missionary upon these islands, I know of no one so VOL. XIII.

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Extract of a Letter from the Rev. S.
Kilpin of EXEter.

August 23, 1821.

I am happy to bear my testimony to the character and labours of Mr. Cocks, your Missionary at CREDITON.

He has carried the gospel into some of the most destitute villages in that neighbourhood; and several sin, and inclined to seek the Savipersons have been so convinced of our, that they now come from those villages, a distance of three or four miles, to attend his ministry on the Lord's-day. Mr. C. appears to be every way adapted to that station: he preaches sometimes four times on the Lord's day; and every evening in the week, except Saturday, he either preaches or goes from house to house distributing religious tracts. Extract of a Letter from a Correspondent in Oxfordshire.

August 14, 1821. "A small neat meeting-house for public worship, was opened at CHALGROVE, the resident station of Mr. Heafford, one of your Missionaries, who preaches occasionally at seven other stations. The Rev. Messrs. Hinton of Oxford, Tyso of Wallingford, and Wilkins (Independent) of Abingdon, preached upon the occa sion. The discourses were interesting and appropriate, the congrega3 G

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Lawrance for want of a place, the friend being dead who used to receive us. In the town of Halesworth, where we used to worship in a cottage, the people have been able to erect a plain brick building, 38 feet by 29, for about £380.—At Southweld, also another of the stations, they have built a small place of worship, which will contain about 200 people, which is well attended: the church is now increased to 66, and the Lord is evidently "calling his own sheep by name, and leading them out."

I am greatly encouraged in my village labours, and would wish to continue them for three reasons:

1. The great necessity of carrying the gospel to those who are destitute of it, and who will not go a few miles to hear it.

2. I have seen the glorious effects of Village Preaching, when the Lord has blessed it to many souls.

I am happy to say that we have found Mr. W. who has been supplying at C. very active, zealous, and affectionate. Besides preaching at C. four times every week, he has gone into the villages in the neighbourhood, and the attendance has been truly encouraging. The parcel of tracts came duly and seasonably to hand, Mr. W. 3. I find a reward in the work itand I went into several large vil-self, in fulfilling the commission and lages and distributed them from following the example of God my house to house. This gave us an Saviour. opportunity of preaching, or rather talking, of Jesus Christ, and also of giving information that we intended to preach" publicly, as well as from house to house."

Yesterday at half-past three o'clock P. M. we had preaching under a wide-spreading elm-tree in the village of H. about seven miles from this place. We had about 400 very attentive hearers, and the people received tracts after service with great eagerness. We found by conversing with them, that they were extremely ignorant of the way of salvation by Jesus Christ, and indeed we have been used to think this populous village as one of the strongest holds of Satan in all this district. They appear now inclined to hear the word: O that the time to favour them may come the set time!" My christian love to the Committee. "Brethren, pray for us!”

Extract of a Letter from Mr. Gowing,
BRAMFIELD, Suffolk, dated

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September 25, 1821.

Through Divine help I continue to preach at six out of the seven places mentioned in my last: having been obliged to relinquish St.

If the Committee should think my labours deserving encouragement, what they allow will be gratefully received, and greatly encourage me in my work."

Extract of a Letter from Mr. G. Jones of Wolston, respecting KENILWORTH, dated

"October 31, 1821.

- Having informed the friends at Kenilworth that I understood there was a young man, who had been recommended to the Committee as a suitable person for a HomeMissionary, who was not yet engaged with any station; they immediately expressed a strong desire to obtain him for one year at least; and also their determination to do all in their power for his support. They will, therefore, be exceedingly glad if the Committee should agree to send him there, and afford that assistance which will be necessary to effect an object so desirable. If the young man's preaching should prove acceptable and useful, as I trust through the Divine blessing it will, I have no doubt but the people will raise at least £20 a year, besides their other expenses of chapel rent, &c. I need

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September 3, 1821.

I embrace the first opportunity of acknowledging the kindness of the Society, in the donation which they have sent me. I rejoice to inform you that the cause prospers among us, even beyond our expectations. About three years ago, the attempt was made to raise a congregation in this town, containing a population of nearly 20,000 souls, and like most of the other parts of Durham and Northumberland, very deficient in the means of grace. A church has been formed of about 30 members, and I trust there are many sincere and humble inquirers after the way of salvation. Our new chapel, which will contain from 5 to 600 hearers, was opened in August last, and is well attended.

I hope we shall soon form an Auxiliary to your Society, and be able to make some return to your funds for the kind and seasonable aid which we have experienced."

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P.S. The Committee have agreed to assist in supporting Four additional Missionaries: in the Counties of Gloucester, Hereford, Lancaster, and Warwick. Urgent applications are now before them from Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and Montgomeryshire: in each of these counties there are Missionaries waiting to be sent forth, and "fields white and ready to the harvest." Nothing appears wanting except a supply of the spirit of Jesus Christ," and larger funds, to extend the operations of this Society on every hand. May the Lord provide the means, and command his blessing!

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**Donations and Subscriptions for the general funds of this Institution, (or to be appropriated in any particular district which the contributors may recommend,) are received by W. DAY, ESQ. Treasurer, 99, Newgate-street; Rev. J. EDWARDS, Secretary, 21, Thornhaughstreet, London, and by any Minister or Member of the Committee.

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