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enough for them that they are fellow labourers with angels, and the favourites of Heaven."

A few extracts from the Poem are given with reference to its evangelical spirit.

Abdallah speaking of the influence of the Bible upon his heart, observes,

"I ponder'd o'er its wond'rous page,
Soon did its power my soul engage;
But when of the REDEEMER's love
It told, and pointed me above,
Where on a FATHER's throne he dwells,
And doubt from praying minds dispels,
Like lightning thro' a sable cloud

Divine conviction came

I sought the all-atoning blood;
My heart to God the healer bow'd;
My spirit was in flame."

"At length the SAVIOUR Whisper'd peace,
And gave me from my doubts release:
Then happy was the morning ray—

Happy the fading eve.

My soul was blissful day by day,
Rejoicing in the Gospel way;

Then hope began to live."

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After Abdallah had embraced the Christian religion, and was fleeing from his friends in consequence, he is thus introduced.

"Wealth has he left; and friends and fame;
To infamy has sunk his name,

With every Moslem son;

What comfort can his course betide
Along the frowning mountain's side,
A solitary one?

Divine IMMANUEL'S Gilead balm*
Breathes on his soul its blessed charm:
Communion with the GOD of love

Exalts his hopes and joys above:
His mind is lull'd in sweet repose,
And a celestial vigour knows."

As the rapt soul of the convert surveys the spiritual desolation around, the following pious aspirations flow from his bosom

"When shall the Gospel promises

Gild with their Heav'n descended bliss,
The moral midnight of this land?
When shall the darkness break away?
When shall arise the morning ray,
Obedient to Divine command?"

"Roll on rich hour of light and love!"

"Speed, cov'nant angel! speed thy flight!

Unrol the Gospel banner bright;

Sound thy loud trumpet,"

"Till, waken'd by the mighty sound,

India aspires to op'ning Heaven,

Blest with the grace by JESUS giv'n!"

Among the miscellaneous pieces, is the following breathing of my brother's soul, with which I close the extracts :

"Oh, God my guardian, GoD my guide,

Ever may I with thee reside;

And praise thy name, and bless thy love,

Encircled by thy hosts above."

He published an edition of the Death of Abdallah, of two thousand copies. This was his last poetical work. He soon became more immediately engaged in the labours of the Gospel.

The distinctive features of the Presbyterian and the Protestant Episcopal Church were brought before my brother's mind. The consequence was, a dissatisfaction with his own Church, and a decided preference for the Episcopal. About this time, he also met with the Right Rev. Richard C. Moore, Bishop elect for Virginia. By intercourse with him, he became at last determined to unite himself to the Episcopal Church. In addition to the convictions of his understanding in favour of this Church, the Bishop presented before his soul, panting to engage in the active duties of the ministry, the wide field of labour which Virginia displayed, and which invited the Episcopal ministry especially to a glorious harvest. My brother's health was also delicate, and he was almost led to despair of being enabled to proceed through that long season of probation, which was required in the Presbyterian Church. These circumstances, in contrast with the offer of Bishop Moore, to enable my brother under the license of Lay Reader, at ONCE to commence his active duties, and at the same time to pursue his preparatory studies for the ministry, had, no doubt, a powerful influence in bringing him to so speedy a decision. I believe, however, that his mind had been long exercised on this subject. For months before these movements, it was reported among his friends that he had actually joined the Episcopal Church. Thus it was not the decision of the moment. And we can now see it was indeed a gracious Providence which led to. this change. For, had he much longer continued the same laborious course of writing, publishing, and disposing of his works, which was required to obtain a support for his family; this, in connexion with his regular preparatory stu

dies, must speedily have driven him to a premature grave. But the change from this scene, to active effort in a salubrious clime, in connexion with those sacred duties, the delight of his soul, could not but be salutary.

As his own mind became impressed, he was led to present the subject more distinctly to my view. He placed in my hands Dr. Bowden in answer to Dr. Miller on the subject of the ministry and government of the Church. In this movement, I believe that his anxious desire was, not that I should be altogether influenced by his determinations, but that the subject should be plainly laid down before me, and I should judge and act for myself. The subject of Church government had never before been distinctly presented to my mind; but I had embraced the Presbyterian Church, as it was the one within whose pale I found myself, when I first experienced the operations of the Holy Spirit upon my heart. After examination, I determined with my brother to unite with the Episcopal Church.

Bishop Moore knowing my views, offered me also a license as Lay Reader, that thus I might be building up the Church in some of the vacant parishes at the same time that I was pursuing my preparatory studies. I accepted the offer.

It was determined that I should proceed on to Virginia, and endeavour to obtain a situation, and examine more accurately the ground and prospect, and inform my brother before he moved his family. I, therefore, left New-York October 14th, 1814, and arrived in Alexandria, District of Columbia, the 20th. After spending a few days in the family of the Rev. Wm. H. Wilmer, I proceeded, under the direction of the Bishop and Mr. Wilmer, to Prince William and Stafford counties, Virginia. Here I was gratefully received, and speedily entered upon the discharge of my duties.

My brother waited for my report, as is evident from his letter to me, dated—

"NEW-YORK, October 22d.

"I wish you to write me immediately, telling your prospects." "The Bishop started on Monday morning, and was to leave Philadelphia, Friday morning. Write by the return of mail." "I am waiting a letter from the Bishop before I start. As there is every prospect of an attack on the city within a few days, I probably may go on as far as Philadelphia soon. How much is board in Alexandria, and what kind of a place is it?"

"Our father came down in the steamboat. He was much disappointed on finding you gone. This week I have been principally engaged in walking about with him. He will not return until next week. Since breaking up housekeeping, I have not found so much difficulty as before. Providence appears beginning to deliver me from my troubles. Blessed be the name of my Heavenly Father.-He reigns. May I learn to be still, and know that he is God." "The Lord of Hosts be your cloud by day, and your pillar of fire by night. Pray for us. Your's ever."

My brother, with his wife and infant son, soon left NewYork, and went on to Alexandria. In a letter to me, post marked Alexandria, November 21st., he writes

"I have just paper enough to say to you, that I am at your good friend Mr. N.'s with Harriot and George. We arrived on Saturday." "I hope to see you here as soon as your duties will permit. H. sends her sincere love.

Yours, ever affectionately,

BENJ'N. ALLEN, JR."

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