theless working in the service and under the | ple scope which he afterwards found for this propensity eye of that Master, who notes and records all his in the wilds of Africa, seemed to give fresh vigour and force to his active mind. actings. ANGELIC REST. OH! had I wings like yonder bird, Where I might be for aye at rest I would not seek those fragrant bowers, That deck the groves of Araby. Though ripe with every promis'd bliss; For what's the world?-a garnish'd showA decorated wilderness. Oh! I would fly and be at rest, Far, far beyond each glittering sphere That hangs upon the azure breast Of all we know of heaven here. And there I'd rest, amidst the joys Whose glorious circle gilds the sky; Where sits Jehovah, who alone On THIS truly excellent man was born at Edinburgh in 1766. His father, who was a native of Killin, and an individual of great piety, died when John, the youngest son, was only two years old. Thus deprived of the care of one parent, the children, three sons, were thrown upon the sole charge of their widowed mother, who, however, survived her husband only four years. the death of their mother, the three orphan children went as boarders into the house of their uncle, Mr Bowers of Edinburgh, "a pious and judicious Christian, who was an elder or deacon of the Relief Church." Placed under such guardianship, the utmost attention, was paid not merely to the domestic comfort, but to the religious training of the young Campbells. John was educated along with his brothers at the High School, then under the rectorship of Dr Adams, and he appears to have made considerable proficiency in the acquisition of classical knowledge, though, from failing to pursue such studies, in after years his acquaintance with the languages of antiquities was by no means such as might have been expected from his early advantages. From his childhood he was characterised by habits of enterprise, and he was often accustomed to tell that his uncle thought him an unpromising scholar, because he was fonder of rambling about the Salisbury Crags, or of building turf huts, like the Africans, in the garden. The same disposition continued with him through life. He delighted in travelling, and the am Under his uncle's roof, young Campbell was reared with a peculiar view to the formation of a decidedly religious character. The following graphic sketch, written in his seventy-fourth year, gives an interesting description of this period of his life : "We regularly attended Mr Baine's ministry on the Lord's Day, and the following was the manner in which every Sabbath evening was spent at home :-Immediately after tea, the whole family were assembled in uncle's room, viz., we three brothers, the female servant, and an apprentice. Each was asked to tell the texts, and what they remembered of the sermons they had heard during the day; then a third part of the questions in the Shorter Catechism were asked, to which we repeated the answers in rotation. He then took one of the questions as it came in course, from which, off hand, he asked us a number of questions, for the trial of our knowledge, and informing our judgments. The service was concluded by singing two verses of a psalm, and uncle offering a most pious prayer for a blessing on the evening exercises. From the variety that we attended to, we did not weary in the service; indeed, I do not recollect one of us ever yawning during it. This way of keeping the Sabbath deeply impressed us with its sanctity. Had I heard a boy whistle, or a man laugh loud, or overheard the sound of an instrument of music from a house, I was actually shocked. We were never permitted to cross the threshold of the door on the Lord's Day, except when going to worship. Some might conclude, from all this, that we must have been a gloomy, morose family; but the fact was the reverse. Uncle was a cheerful man,-possessed peace of mind, and the prospect of a happy eternity. He was a long time ill before he died, and for weeks before be expired his agony was almost intolerable; his moanings were incessant night and day. For years after his death, I never heard the mourning of a dove but I was reminded of him. I do not know what his disease was, but I recollect hearing people call it A burning at the heart.' In the course of a few years," he goes on to say, "after uncle's death, we all made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ, by becoming members of a Presbyterian Christian Church, and by establishing regular worship in the family, morning and evening; each of the brothers taking his turn to officiate by rotation. On afterwards comparing notes together, we found that, reflecting on the uniform, consistent, and upright conduct of our uncle, led each of us to think seriously about the salvation of his own soul." At this time, Mr Campbell was an apprentice to a goldsmith and jeweller in Edinburgh, and in this situstion he conducted himself with the most exemplary fidelity and conscientiousness. Still, by his own confession, though he had enjoyed many religious advan tages in his uncle's house, he was addicted in his boyish days to profane swearing. This, however, never settled into a habit; and, by the blessing of God upon the pious instructions and example of Mr Bowers, he was led to forsake the company and the practices of those wicked associates who strove to ensnare him. The death of his uncle appears to have made a deep impression upon his mind. He began to be more in earnest upon the subject of religion, and he strenuously endeavoured to acquire such a state of holiness as would recommend him to the Divine favour. In all this, he was seeking to establish a righteousness of his own, while he was neglecting to submit himself to the righteousness of settles a point at once.' Duncan was the son of a clergyman, and had thus obtained his knowledge of the fathers. "I remember," says Mr Campbell," he told me he had known as a Christian. He was also an acute critic. called upon Dr Macknight, to whom he had been long 'We talked,' said he, on various subjects, but my views did not please him. I therefore said, Doctor, do you know any subject upon which we are agreed?-I should like to talk with you on that.' I heard him once say, that from the worst sermons he ever heard he could suck some honey out; and if any of them were scanty of the Gospel, he took it as a rebuke to himself." God. He now set himself to study Dr Doddridge's | to the grandfathers, the apostles; a saying of theirs "Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul." At the same time, he read Bunyan's "Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners." Neither of these well known treatises produced the desired effect upon his mind. He imbibed erroneous conceptions of the salvation of God, and he was kept in a most unhappy state of mind for nearly two years. As he advanced in the knowledge of the Scriptures his views became clearer and more completely in accordance with Divine truth. For a long period, however, he was unwilling to recognise a crucified Saviour, as the only ground of his hope. From this condition of legal bondage, he was gradually delivered, chiefly by a careful and prayerful study of the Bible, and intercourse with pious acquaintances. A graphic description of one of these worthy men, is thus given in Mr Campbell's own language: Amid the severe conflict to which Mr Campbell was subjected, he was held in high esteem by many eminent Christians, and spent most of his leisure hours in visitbegan to think of dedicating himself to the service of ing the sick and dying poor. At length, in 1789, he God, in the work of the ministry. On this subject he consulted the Rev. Thomas Scott, the commentator, who gave his advice in the following terms: "I never met with two persons exactly alike, whether Christians or not; shades of difference are perceptible, even where there is the nearest approach to resemblance. I have taken the pen to tell you a few things concernChapel Street, 24th Sept. 1789. ing a venerable man of God, the outlines of whose char- "DEAR SIR,-I should have written a line in anacter differed from all I ever knew; and perhaps you swer to your last very friendly letter, but that neceswill be surprised to hear that he was a gauger (or ex- sary engagements so much engrossed my time, that I cise officer), an employment as much despised in those had not leisure and spirits for the purpose. I have days, in the north, as that of the publicans, or tax- been very poorly of the asthma, &c. ; but, I bless God, gatherers, by the Jews, in the days of our Lord. When I am much recovered, though I cannot yet bear my his piety became generally known in the town where former degree of application. However, I find it very he lived, he had the honour of being distinguished by good to be made sensible how frail I am, and how the appellation of The Praying Gauger!' In refer- vanishing all things here below are; so that I am ence to his being a man of prayer, perhaps you will be satisfied the Lord hath done all things well. But I startled at a remark I heard made by one of his most know you will excuse me not entering copiously upon intimate and oldest acquaintance, That he believed any subject, as I have so much writing; and, therefore, Duncan Clark (for that was his name) had not for the I shall only drop a few hints upon the subject of the last forty years slept two hours without engaging in latter part of your letter. I thank you for your conprayer.' This was the nearest approach to literal obe-fidence, but I am a poor counsellor. I cannot, upon the dience to the apostolic injunction, Pray without ceasing,' that I ever read or heard of. Was not such an one in downright earnest to obtain the blessings of salvation? "He was the first person to whom I opened my case, when I was greatly alarmed about the state of my soul before God. I wrote to him a very simple letter, which be first showed to some of his intimates, for their opinion, and then wrote a cautious, brief answer, which he did not send off by post, but actually brought himself, and delivered into my hands in Edinburgh. He explained his doing so, by telling me that he had been at Dunfermline sacrament, to which place he carried it; and while there, he thought that, being within fifteen miles of Edinburgh, he would just walk to it, and have a little conversation, as well as deliver the letter. He had walked more than twenty miles to the sacrament. He walked thus to save his money for the poor. He was accustomed to gather together the smallest crumbs on the table, opposite to where he sat, and to put them into his mouth; very probably in obedience to our Lord's orders, Gather up the fragments, that nothing may be lost.' was. I "I remember a friend asking Mr Clark how old he He returned an answer like the following: am twenty-seven thousand, three hundred and seventyfive days,' and, taking out his watch, told also the number of hours and minutes. No doubt he did this as literally conforming to Ps. xc. 12, 'So teach us to number our days, that we inay apply our hearts unto wisdom.' He had a great reverence for those ancient writers, who are frequently called fathers of the Church, and often quoted them as such. I remember one day when he had done so frequently, Dr Wright, another friend of mine, said to him, Mr Clark, these fathers of yours prove nothing to me; I must appeal view I now have, see any material objection to your prosecuting your intention. The requisite qualifications, so far as human learning can supply them, may abundantly be attained, with moderate application, in the terms of years you mention, which seems to me needlessly long. Natural talents, I am persuaded, you do not want; and spiritual gifts for the work God will not withhold from those who desire the ministry as a good work, and in a proper manner. Faithful and diligent ministers were always wanted; and whilst we daily pray the Lord of the harvest to send them forth, we cannot, consistently, discourage those who seem likely to prove such; so that the whole seems to turn upon the internal consciousness of your own mind respecting the motives and principles of this choice. He who counts all but loss for an interest in the unsearchable riches of Christ and the whole of his salvation; and who is willing to renounce, venture, or engage in any thing, rather than give up that hope, is prepared for the general calling of a Christian. He who hath that love to Christ, and to the souls of men, that he desires to be an instrument in promoting his glory in their salvation, in preference to more easy, lucrative, or creditable employments; and who is willing to endure hardship, to labour, and, if called to it, to suffer, in promoting this work; who counts the cost, feels the importance and difficulty of the undertaking, but trusts in the Lord to assist, and support, and carry him through; and who does not willingly allow of the desire of popularity, praise, &c., as the motives of his choice, but is willing, if the Lord please, to labour in obscurity, in poverty, and under reproach, so he may be but useful; I think this man is prepared for the calling of a minister, and is moved by the Holy Ghost to take this office upon him, and may fairly conclude himself to be so, provided the Lord, in his providence, open a door for his admis sion, in a way consistent with his judgment and conscience. I have nothing to add to these loose hints, but to desire that you would remember me in your prayers. Mrs Scott desires her respects.-I am your sincerely affectionate friend, &c., "THOMAS SCOTT." Mr Campbell did not act upon this advice for several years subsequent to the date of this letter; but he still continued to do all the good in his power. About this time he became acquainted with the Rev. John Newton, with whom he regularly corresponded for a long period. On all the stirring points of the day, whether ecclesiastical or political, he communicated his views to this excellent man; and the advices and judi cious counsels which he received in return, he felt to be peculiarly valuable. From one of the letters which formed a part of this correspondence, we quote a passage, descriptive of the great change which, at length, after many years' hard contest with conflicting doubts and fears, took place in Mr Campbell's views of the Gospel scheme of salvation: 66 Upon the evening of the 26th day of January 1795, the Lord appeared as my Deliverer. He commanded, and darkness was turned into light. The cloud which covered the mercy-seat fled away! Jesus appeared as he is! My eyes were not turned inward but outward! The Gospel was the glass in which I beheld him. When our Lord first visited Saul upon the highway, So did he knew in a moment that it was the Lord. I: such a change of views, feelings, and desires, suddenly took place in my mind, as none but the hand of an infinite Operator could produce. Formerly I had a secret fear that it was presumption in me to receive the great truths of the Gospel; now there appeared no impediment-I beheld Jesus as the speaker in his Word, and speaking to me. When he said, 'Come,' I found no difficulty in replying, Yes, Lord! thy pardoned rebel comes.' If not the grace of God, what else could effect such a marvellous change? I chiefly viewed the atonement of Jesus as of infinite value, as a price paid for my redemption, and cheerfully accepted by the Father. I saw love in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, all harmonizing in pardoning and justifying me. The sight humbled and melted my soul. Looking to what I felt was no help to my comfort; it came directly from God, through his Word. The following evening, about nine o'clock, while sitting before the fire, writing to a reverend friend, I had such a charming, surprising view of sovereign, pardoning, redeeming, unmerited mercy, that I was hardly able to bear it. The great doctrines of redemption, as stated in the Bible, opened to my view in a way I never experienced before. I beheld a crucified Jesus nigh me in the Word; I threw away the pen, and turned about to see this great sight! I looked stedfastly to the Lamb suffering for me! So much was I overpowered with the magnitude of this discovery of eternal, boundless love and grace in Christ, that I felt a difficulty in breathing. "This view of my redeeming God in Christ com pletely swept away all the terrible horrors which had so long brooded over my mind, leaving not a wreck behind, but filling me with a joy and peace more than human-truly divine. I sat pensive; at one time beholding the pit from whence I was redeemed, at another the hope to which I was raised. My soul rushed out in wonder, love, and praise, emitted in language like this: Wonderful mercy! why me? what is this? Thanks be to God who giveth me the victory through Jesus Christ, my Lord!' Shuddering at sin, as pardoned; wondering that ever I could have been guilty of such transgressions, I continued sitting, wrapped up in silent wonder. For long after, when I thought of my hopes, I leaped for joy-I really had a glad heart. This visitation also created an extent of mildness and complacency in my temper that I never felt before. I felt a burning love rising in my heart to all the brethren in Christ; with a strong sympathy for all such as were not born of the Spirit. I earnestly breathed after their incorporation into the family of Christ. me. "A light shone upon the Scriptures quite new to Passages, which formerly appeared hard to be understood, seemed plain as the A, B, C. Earthly crowns, sceptres, and thrones appeared quite paltry in my eyes, and not worth desiring. I felt a complete I trembled to think contentment with my lot in life. of any abatement of my faith, love, and sensibility: it required resolution to be resigned to remain long in the world. Indced, I could scarce admit the idea of long life: I feared the trials and vicissitudes connected with it; but was completely silenced with that Loble saying of our reigning Redeemer, My grace is sufficient for thee.' I saw I was fully warranted to mind the things of to-day, leaving the concerns of to-morrow to His wise disposal. I felt it easy to introduce spiritual conversation wherever I was, and to recommend Christ wherever I went. I saw that every thing accepe to God, or comfortable to ourselves, was the produe of Divine power. I saw the folly and criminality ci being too much in company, though composed of the best people in the world. I feel nothing more corducive to internal peace and prosperity than a regular, meek, even walk." The suddenness of this gracious deliverance may appear startling to many readers, but we ought ever to remember, that the Spirit is regulated by no certain and definite modes of acting. He gives no account of any of his matters. Some, as in the case of the Philippian jailor, are suddenly, and in a moment called out of darkness into God's marvellous light, while others are gradually and imperceptibly led to see and to embrace the truth as it is in Jesus. Mr Campbell from this period felt that he had become a partaker of that glorious liberty wherewith Christ makes his people free. He had now received the Spirit of adoption whereby he could cry Abba, Father. EDINBURGH CONTINENTAL ASSOCIATION. QUARTERLY PAPER, DRAWN UP BY THE SECRETARIES OF THE EDINBURGH CONTINENTAL ASSOCIATION. PART I. Ir is with pleasure that the secretaries of the Edinburgh Continental Association, seek to call the attention of the religious public to the intelligence they are receiv ing respecting the advancement of the Redeemer's kingdom in continental Europe. When the Committee sent forth their first circular, they especially directed attention to the operations of two societies, (those of Geneva and of France,) as deserving support; nor have they had any reason to alter the opinions they then expressed. The secretaries will therefore afford intelligence respecting the recent operations and successes of these two institutions, as well as of another society to which allusion was made,-the Belgian Evangelical Society; and then make a few remarks on the claims which the Continent possesses on the liberality of Christians in this country. The Evangelical Society of Geneva is at present in The students of the a remarkably flourishing state. Theological School, when it was reopened in March by what he had witnessed of their spirit and labours. Among these evangelists is to be numbered a Romish priest, who had recently resigned his office into the hands of his bishop, and had been followed by a large number of his parishioners, whose eyes had been opened to discover the delusions of the Church of Rome. The influence, the piety, the strength of mind, the weight of character by which this individual is distinguished, invest him with a peculiar interest, and tend to awaken the hope that he may yet be instrumental in remarkably advancing the kingdom of the Redeemer around him. He is now labouring as an agent of the Geneva Society, and is assisted by one of the ablest and most devoted of the young men connected with their institution, whom they sent forth to strengthen his hands, and more fully instruct him in the knowledge of the truth. It is a deeply interesting fact, and calls loudly for the help of Christians in this country, that from all quarters the Geneva Society are receiving the most importunate applications for new labourers. They gaze around them and see the fields on all sides ripe for the harvest. They feel oppressed and afflicted when they consider their utter inability to answer the imploring calls of those who are earnestly beseeching them to send them the Gospel. last, were thirty-two in number, of whom thirteen | and returned home impressed, delighted, and benefited were Swiss, sixteen French, two Waldenses, one Dutch, and another an Italian. The opening address was delivered by M. Merle D'Aubigné, the distinguished president, and contains a clear and striking exposition of the divinity of the Spirit, and of his work in the conversion and sanctification of sinners, in opposition to the Pelagian heresies, which are unhappily taught from the professorial chair of the old institution. We are thus reminded of the great object of the founders of the school,-that of preserving, and of holding up to view, in the most prominent manner, the grand doctrines which Calvin and Beza, and the other Reformers, counted it their glory to proclaim, but which their successors in the Geneva Church had expunged from their creed, in order to teach the most fatal heresies in their room. It would be difficult to over-estimate the importance of this Institution. It is but a few years since it was commenced, and already its agents are labouring in France and Switzerland, in Piedmont and Holland, in Belgium, and in other parts of the world; unfolding, wherever they are placed, the pure doctrines of the Reformation, and illuminating the darkness by which they are surrounded. It is, we believe, the only theological seminary in France or Switzerland where the whole of the professors are acquainted with the Gospel, sound in their doctrinal views, and men of decided piety. On these accounts it is peculiarly deserving of the support of the religious public. Its founders and supporters at Geneva have made the most self-denied efforts and sacrifices for the purpose of maintaining it in its efficiency. One of them at the commencement contributed ten thousand francs; another, at a later period, afforded a similar sum. The expenses of the Institution amount to about twenty-three thousand francs annually, and which are incurred by maintaining the professors, and admitting a certain number of students into bursaries. The annual expense of a bursary for a theological student is about twenty-five pounds. A few additional pounds would cover all his other expenses, so that for this inconsiderable sum, a student may be prepared for some of those important spheres of usefulness that are opening upon the Continent every day. Should any individuals or particular congregations be deeply interested in the spread of religion on the Continent, the secretaries would suggest, that it would be difficult to discover a more efficient way of doing so than by undertaking to support a student at Geneva. "All the students," says Mr Merle D'Aubigné, "give evidence that they are converted. None of them have yet failed." Many interesting circumstances might be related regarding the labours of the evangelists of the society,❘ did space permit. These evangelists consist of students who, after being educated at the theological seminary, have been sent forth to labour; some of whom have been ordained, and others not. They have raised up numerous congregations in that part of France which borders on Switzerland, and a large portion of their hearers and members have been drawn from the Roman Catholic population. They are indefatigable in their exertions, and eminently distinguished by the simplicity of their aim, and of their dependence on God, and the fervour and elevation of their piety. It was but lately that the Superintendent of the Society visited their various stations, The third department of the Society's labours—that of the Colporteurs, is also receiving remarkable tokens of the Divine approbation. During the last winter, sixty of these devoted men traversed fifteen different departments of France, carrying with them the Word of God. Of these sixty, there are thirty who are Scripture readers,-praying, holding meetings for edification, and in a simple manner explaining to the benighted people the most vital and striking passages of Holy Writ. It is gratifying to know that, notwithstanding the unwearied and determined resistance of the Romish priests, the sale of the Scriptures has been greater during the past year than on the former one, and that the very opposition the colporteurs have experienced, has in many instances awakened an additional interest in the Word of God. Thus, in the department of Jura, a colporteur was awakened early in the morning by the sound of a drum, which the priest had commanded to be beaten for the purpose of giving warning to the people, that they were not to approach the Bible distributor, nor to purchase or receive any of his works. The sound of the drum, however, had a very different effect from what the priest intended. The inhabitants of the place crowded around the colporteur, full of anxiety to procure the denounced volume, and he had an excellent sale that day. Great are the blessings that are in all quarters resulting from the labours of these humble but most useful men. Here, there are some poor peasants whose consciences are awakened. There, there are some artisans or citizens whose attention is drawn to the Gospel. In a third place, there are soldiers who unite in reading the Testament at the guard-house, or draw from its pages their highest comfort, when confmed by sickness to the hospital. Even among the rich of this As it is probable the greater part of our readers have not seen the deeply interesting letter, addressed to the bishop, containing the Abbe Maurette's resignation, we shall introduce it into the Supplement. world, there are some who receive with gratitude from the colporteurs, not only the written Word, but even their own remarks. It is an interesting fact, that many little bands of Jansenists-the descendants of those illustrious men, who, exposed to the fury of the Jesuits, and in the very heart of the Romish apostasy, walked with God, and openly avowed the doctrines of grace have survived the horrors of the Revolution, and are scattered up and down France under the name of Beguins. These have renounced all connection with the Church of Rome, and take the Bible as the sole and all-sufficient rule of faith and of conduct; but from the utter want of instructors, were generally very imperfectly acquainted with its doctrines. But in the providence, of God, the colporteurs have found them out-have explained to them the great truths of the Gospel. Their instructions have been cordially received, and eminently blessed; the divine spark that was wellnigh extinguished, is now kindled into a flame, and, full of zeal and courage, they openly avow the truth as it is in Jesus. A striking instance of this nature is also related in the narrative of the labours of the Evangelical Society of France. One of their colporteurs had long laboured in one of the towns of France, amid discouragements, persecutions, and dangers, that would have overwhelmed any ordinary faith. But, supported by the Divine promises, he persevered in hope, till at length he fell in with a number of Jansenists. They received him, and listened to the Gospel gladly, and God was present to bless his labours. The result has been, that seven now give evidence that they are genuine converts; five seem to be near the kingdom of God; and twenty-one are accustomed to listen with interest to this humble messenger of salvation. But it is not only among the Beguins that the colporteurs have left behind them the evident and blessed effects of their labours. In some instances a considerable number of individuals have been benefited by their humble efforts; and in one district there are now two hundred persons receiving the instructions of two Protestant pastors, and avowing themselves Protestants-who, but for the instructions of a colporteur, had remained till this moment the wretched bond-slaves of the Church of Rome. 66 were it only for the benefit that would thence resalt to their own churches. A single individual," said he, "might change the appearance of a whole flock." While God is thus crowning with his effectual blessing the labours of the Geneva Society, there is an urgent call to Christians in this country to lend their most energetic aid. "The number of colporteurs," says the circular, "is yearly increasing, and it is France that principally supplies our forces. Among the sixty labourers of this year, only fourteen are Swiss. It is money that France does not, and cannot furnish. And now, perhaps, more than ever, this saying is accomplished, To the poor the Gospel is preached. For many years to come, the expense of this Society for propagating the Gospel must be defrayed by foreigners, But is it not a privilege for every Christian to whom the Lord has given the good things of this world, along with the pearl of great price, to devote a portion of them to the advancement of his kingdom among the nations?" Not less cheering than the accounts we have just referred to, are the reports of the recent operations of the Evangelical Society of France. That institution, also, is daily achieving fresh triumphs over infidelity and superstition, and filling the hearts of its supporters with more abundant joy. Its receipts for the last year exceeded those of the preceding one by about 47,000 francs, while the native or French contributors to it also increased about one-third. In the northern parts of France the society possesses twenty-six stations, which are occupied by thirty-three agents, several of whom are labouring in some of the most important and populous cities of the kingdom. In the centrical parts, it possesses six stations and eleven agents. In the southern districts, it numbers sixteen stations and twenty-two agents, under which title are included pastors, evangelists, Scripture readers, teachers, and simple colporteurs. It is raising up new Protestant congregations, where a few years ago not a trace of religious impression could be found. It is awakening the love of the truth in parishes where the wretched delusions of Neology and Socinianism had long been taught. It is strengthening the hands of those who alone, and amid many discouragements, are proclaiming the truth; and, we trust, is hastening forward the period, which may not be very far distant, when the faithful pastors of the Reformed Church shall be so numerous, that should a synod be formed, they would no longer be in danger of being defeated and overborne as they would be at present by the enemies of the Saviour. The agents whom it employs as pastors and evangelists, are generally distinguished by the clearness of their doctrinal views, their zeal and their piety, having been instructed at the Theological School at Geneva, in which, at present, there are ten students supported by the French Society. It is farther gratifying to learn, that the most beneficial effects are resulting, not only to the people where they labour, but to the colporteurs themselves, and to the flocks from which they have been taken from their missionary labours. Young Christians," says one of the circulars of the Society, "have been seen leaving | their native village with a load on their backs. After a successful campaign, they have returned with fresh life and zeal, to become the instruments of a new revival in their own parishes. Nothing strengthens faith so much, as being engaged in the heat of missionary warfare. When these experienced soldiers return to their village church, they are the objects of the greatest The last report of this Institution abounds with inrespect and attention. Many hearts are touched by teresting and striking evidences of the beneficial effects their recitals. They win others by their example, and of the labours of its agents. Like the Geneva Society, after having done much good in other places, they are it has its colporteurs, who carry the Word of God to instrumental in doing yet more in their own churches. the most distant parts of the land. The nature of the A faithful pastor in France was so struck with this employment in which they are engaged, which seldom phenomenon, that he felt himself called upon to invite, allows them to continue long in the same place, does by circular letters, a large number of his colleagues, to not, in general, suffer them to see the fruits of their encourage their parishioners to engage in colportage-labours. Yet, when they have cast their bread upon |