tingdon's connexion) was directed hither. He came and laboured assiduously and disinterestedly for five years, his congregation consisting principally of separatists from the old Baptist church in this town. It was Mr. Keyworth's desire to establish an independent interest (the old presbyterian congregation having long become extinct), but as those who became decidedly pious were generally convinced of the duty of believers' baptism, and the principal attendants on Mr. K's ministry having been once connected with the Baptist church, it was not found practicable to establish an independent interest. About two years since Mr. Keyworth removed to Nottingham, and the Rev. A. Hay, came, and remained for nearly twelve months, when he accepted an invitation to become the pastor of the Baptist church at Farringdon. The friends here were at that time much dispirited as to their future existence as a church, when, after a time, they were providentially directed to their present minister, Mr. Cowie (a member of the late Rev. T. Uppadine's church, Hammersmith), who was induced to pay them a visit. This is about twelve months since, and the great Lord and King in Zion has been pleased so to bless the proclamation of the gospel, that the cause has greatly revived. The chapel was soon found too small for the worshippers, and they were under the pleasing necessity of considerably enlarging their accommodation, and are now again as much inconvenienced for room as before, being frequently unable to find any place for the increasing congregation. The church (which assembles in the old presbyterian meeting house) is now a Baptist church, and their minister, Mr. Cowie, was publicly ordained pastor on the 31st of October last, when the introductory lecture on the nature of a gospel church was delivered, by the Rev. R. Pryce, of Coate; the Rev. Joseph Tyso, of Wallingford, asked the usual questions, and received Mr. C.'s confession of faith; the Rev. T. Welsh, of Newbury, offered the ordination prayer; and the Rev. J. Kershaw, M. A., of Abingdon, delivered the charge to the minister. In the evening, the Rev. J. Broad, of Kensington, preached to the people. Other ministers present assisted in the subordinate services. The attendance was numerous on the occasion, and we trust the time to favour this little hill of Zion has arrived. SPILSBY AND PAKTNEY. In the month of April of the present year, (1837), the following resolution was passed at the first annual meeting of the Lincolnshire Association. VI. "That Spilsby and Partney be deemed a Home Missionary Station, that with what may be obtained on the spot, the association shall provide the sum of £30 for one year, that Mr. D. Wilson, now a member of the church in Boston, be accepted as a Home Missionary, and sent to this station, and that further assistance be solicited from the Baptist Home Missionary Society." In accordance with this resolution, Mr. Wilson was sent to Partney after a solemn designation to the work, which took place in Liquorpond Street chapel, Boston. The Revs. John Craps, of Lincoln, J. B. Bull, of Burgh, and Dr. Perrey (Mr. Wilson's pastor), conducted the services. Mr. W was introduced by a series of revival-meetings, which were well attended at Partney, but not so well at Spilsby, for want of a commodious place of worship. The cause still suffers in Spilsby for the same reason, Mr. W- having hitherto been unable to procure any other place of meeting than his own hired house. It is however well attended on the sabbath evenings, and is found much too small for the purpose. At Partney there is a Baptist chapel where a church has existed for a considerable number of years, but latterly has dwindled away till scarcely any of the members remain. Since Mr. Wilson commenced his labours there, however, the congregation has evidently increased. All the seats (except those which are called free) are let, and on several occasions the attendance has been overflowing. Last Tuesday (the 14th of November) two persons were baptized, by Dr. Perrey, in Partney Mill stream, a beautiful and commodious place for observing the ordinance, the ground rising in a circle round the water, and affording accommodation to a large number of spectators. Two or three others would have been baptized but for ill health, and the inclemency of the weather. In the afternoon a church was formed consisting of six members: each related his own experience, and gave a general summary of his religious views : then they gave to each other the right hand of fellowship, and after an address from Dr. Perrey the Lord's supper was administered to them and to several kind friends, members of the Baptist church at Burgh, who came to countenance and assist this infant cause. The choice of deacons and the public recognition of 4 R Mr. Wilson as the pastor, were deferred to a future opportunity. In the evening a sermon was preached illustrative of the Christian's obligation to seek the present and eternal welfare of those around him; from the words of Meses to Hobab, Num. x. 29. Thus this little church, the first-fruits of our new Association, has been formed amid pleasing auspices, and with every prospect of becoming, under God, a flourishing and vigorous cause. The Rev. B. S. Hall, late pastor of the Baptist church at Burford, in Oxfordshire, having accepted the unanimous invitation of the church at Shefford, in Bedfordshire, entered on his labours on the 15th October. CHAPELS OPENED. WETHERDEN, SUFFOLK. Tuesday, October the 3rd, a new Baptist chapel was opened for public worship, at Wetherden, Suffolk, on which occasion, the Rev. T. Middleditch, of Ipswich, preached in the morning, the Rev. W. Garthwaite, of Wattisfield, in the afternoon, and the Rev. S. B. Gooch, of Eye, in the evening. A church is about to be formed, and we trust it will prove a blessing to the rural population in this and the adjacent villages. CULLINGWORTH, NEAR HAWORTH, YORKS. On Wednesday, October 11, 1837, a new and commodious chapel was opened at Cullingworth, near Haworth, York. The building is about eighteen yards by fourteen, within the walls. The Rev. James Acworth, A.M., President of Horton College, preached in the morning; John Aldis, of Manchester, in the afternoon; and Thomas Steadman, of Bradford, in the evening. Three sermons were also preached on the following Sabbath, by Messrs. Wm. Fawcett, of Sutton; M. Saunders, of Haworth; and H. Dowson, of Bradford. The collections on both days amounted to about £75. Connected with the chapel are a school-room, two vestries, and a house for the minister. The cost of the whole, including the ground, is upwards of £1000. Towards this sum, above £400 have been raised, chiefly by friends in the village and neighbourhood. This infant cause is highly deserving the encouragement of the friends of Christ, who, it is hoped, will not be backward to assist them in their attempts to liquidate the debt. SWITZERLAND. Dr. Cox begs to acknowledge the receipt of £5 from Joseph Gurney, Esq., for M. de Rodt's seminary at Berne. NEW SERIES OF THE BAPTIST MAGAZINE. THE Proprietors of the periodical which, for so many years, has been identified with the Baptist denomination and devoted to its interests, announce to its readers, contributors, and the public, that, with the commencement of the new year will commence a new series of this work. They have entered into arrangements with the publisher which will enable them to improve its typography and general appearance, and its management will be confided, not to several Editors, as hitherto, but to one. A minister, accustomed to literary occupation, has been engaged to conduct it, with whom the entire control and consequent responsibility will rest. By the adoption of this plan it is confidently hoped many advantages will be realized, and a monthly publication be put into the hands of the Denomination in no respects inferior to any similar periodical. The Proprietors trust that the pastors of our churches will afford it their countenance and recommendation, and that an increased sale will more than compensate the additional expense about to be incurred; as the profits, when these expenses have been discharged, will continue to be distributed among the widows of our deceased ministers. The new Editor has received assurances of support in the literary conduct of the work from various quarters, but he solicits the assistance of his ministerial brethren generally, and is desirous, together with the proprietors, to render it as much as possible the expositor of the sentiments, and the record of the proceedings, of the denomination at large. May a gracious Providence more abundantly prosper the undertaking, and render it subservient to the comfort of widows and fatherless children, to the edification of the churches, the extension of christianity, and the glory of God. Chapel debts, 32 Charlton, near Oxford, 119 Colonial Slavery almshouses, &c., Red Demise and funeral of King William Diffusion of the Gospel in the Metro- Dublin, 33, 80, 453 Effects of the late Storm, 79 Grand Junction Railway labourers, 171 Idolatry in India, 166 Ireland, the claims of, 169 Jamaica Baptist Education Society, 546 Knill's Address to the churches of the London Missionary Society, valedictory service, 499 Luton, Beds., 313 Marriage Act abstract, 75 Memorial to Lord Melbourne, 591 New Selection of Hymns, profits, 412 Punishments, the decrease of, 213 Resolution, Devonshire Square Chapel, 35 Revival of Religion, Shadwell, 121, Means for promoting, 548 Nash, J. 510, 511 Thomas, W. 129, 218, 415 MEMOIRS : Burls, W., Esq. 425 Crook, Rev. Enoch, 381 Hare, Mrs. E. 565 Harris, Rev. J. 329 Steadman, W., D. D. 229 Bahamas, 44, 181, 468 Calcutta, 178, 221, 373, 417, 465 Chitpur, 85, 126, 321, 465, 513 Cutwa, 376 Jamaica, 135, 179, 225, 322, 421, 468, 516 Monghyr, 133, 514 Montego Bay, 89, 375 Evill, Mr. G. 364 Lewis, Rev. J. 171 Norman, Rev. G. 124 Spurr, Mrs. J. 165 Steadman, Dr. 216 Stuckbury, B. 412 Williams, Mr. S. 35 Youngman, W. 124 ORDINATIONS AND CHAPELS OPENED. Ashford, Kent, 460 Chepping Campden, Glouc. 596 |