the just for the unjust, made an It is in consequence then of the Saviour's work, that we receive favour from God. Hence it is also said, that "all the promises of God (are) in him,” 2 Cor. i. 20. that, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Rom. v. 1. and that "whatsoever we shall ask of the Father, in the name of Christ, he will give it us." John xvi. 23. The work of the Saviour is the procuring cause of our salvation with all its attendant blessings. The blessings of salvation are administered by the agency of the Holy Spirit; hence the Spirit is called the Comforter, The way in which he imparts spiritual consolation (and all other blessings of salvation) is by leading us to Jesus; or in other words, by showing to us the things of the Saviour, by teaching us the truth as it is in Jesus. John xv. 26. xvi. 13, 14. Eph. iv. 21. It is also in answer to prayer, that this consolation is given. The Lord said, in reference to the temporal deliverance and prosperity of his people, "I will yet for this be enquired of." Ezek. xxxvi. 37. So in reference to spiritual blessings it is said, "Ask and it shall be given you:" 'ye have not because ye ask not:" they enjoy the peace God, which passeth all understanding, who, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let their request be made known to God. Matt. vii. 7. James iv. 2. Philip. iv. 6, 7. If you ask how it appears, that the Redeemer is as willing as he is able to save all that come to him, I answer, It is evident that he will save all that come to him in faith, from his commands and exhortations to repent and believe. Christ began his mi nistry by calling men to repent and believe, Mark i. 15. And that he has connected salvation with repentance and belief, is evident from various passages, such as, "Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." "If ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins," &c. Luke xiii, 3. John viii. 34. This language clearly implies, that if they did repent and believe, they should not perish, they should not die in their sins. But we have positive proof, plain declarations, that all who repent and believe shall be saved. "God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." "Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out." "The Spirit and the bride say, Come; and let him that hear. To enjoy this consolation we must perceive and feel our need of it if we fancy ourselves whole, we shall not apply to the physician. We must also seek and receive it through faith; it is by, or through, faith, that we are justified and have peace with God. They only who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon, that is, to embrace by faith, the hope, that is, the blessings of the gos-eth say, Come; and let him that pel, set before them, have strong is athirst come; and whosoever consolation. Heb. vi. 18. will, let him take the water of life freely." John iii. 16. vi. 37. Rev. xxii. 17. Should you object that none but such as are predestinated to everlasting life will be saved, I answer, The language of scripture is not, Look unto me and be ye saved, all ye who are predestinated; but, "all the ends of the earth." It is not, "God commandeth" those who are predestinated "to repent; but, God commandeth all men every where to repent." It is not, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every one who is predestinated; but, to every creature." Isaiah xlv. 22. Acts xvii. 30. Mark xvi. 15. The gospel then is addressed to man as a sinner, and its promises are given, not to sinners as predestinated to life; but to them as believers in Jesus Christ. The decrees of the King Eternal are known only to himself, and were never designed to be the rule of our conduct. "The secret things belong unto the Lord our God; but those things which are revealed belong unto us, and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law." Deut. xxix. 29. I conclude this letter with most affectionately entreating you to go to Jesus. Go to him as exhibited in the scripture. Search the scriptures, for they testify of him. Go to him, as a penitent, in faith and prayer. In a word, go to him as ignorant, guilty, polluted, and lost; and "of God he will be made unto you wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption. 1 Cor. i. 30. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you; Amen. Yours sincerely and affectionately, Annual Meetings. WESLEYAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY. MISSIONARY Sermons were preached on Sunday, April 30, in all the chapels of the London district. On Monday, May 1, the third Annual Meeting of the Society was held in the City-road Chapel, Joseph Butterworth, Esq. M. P. in the Chair. The meeting was opened with a hymn, and a short prayer by Dr. Adam Clarke, after which Mr. Butterworth explained the object of the meeting. The Report was then read by Mr. Watson, which took a bird's eye view of the different Missionary Stations of the Society. It gives an account of the number of Missionaries in Ireland, in France, at Brussels, and at Gibraltar. It makes the tour also of Asia, Africa, and America, particularly the West India Islands, comprising more than one hundred and forty Missionaries. In Ceylon (to which station is devoted £1000 per annum) female schools have been lately instituted, which in India are a perfect novelty. In Jamaica has been an increase of one thousand members; in the other islands, of five hundred. In British North America, our fellow-subjects are most lamentably deficient in re- | sectarian spirit, and have talked of our cause, and of our interests, forgetting that there was a communion of interests, and that the cause was God's. ligious worship and instruction. Among the subscriptions and donations, which amount to nearly £23,000, is an item of £500 from General Boyer, President of the Haytian Republic. Dr. A. Clarke said, that upon the removal of a number of negroes from Dominica to Demerara, they regretted nothing so much as leaving the word of God behind them, and were overjoyed to hear there was a chapel in the latter place. It proved, however, that they were to be sent up the country, where there were no means of grace; but thither, said the Doctor, we trust, as soon as possible, one of our Missionaries will be sent after them. Dr. Clarke moved the printing of the Report. W. Blair, Esq. said, that he had been but lately acquainted with this Society, but he had long been connected with another, (the Church Missionary,) and was a friend to all Societies of that nature, seeing they all had but one object, the promotion of the Redeemer's kingdom. He seconded the motion. Mr. Sheriff Rothwell had come from viewing a very different | scene this morning-the execution of the Cato-street conspirators-which officially he had been called to witness. Some of them had acknowledged the corruption of their principles by perusing the infidel writings of Thomas Paine. He could bear testimony to the excellence of Methodism, having been twenty-five years acquainted with it. Rev. Mr. James of Birmingham, esteemed it a great honour to be called upon to take a part in the proceedings, though not of their communion. Too long (said he) have we indulged a VOL. XII. Rev. G. Burder moved thanks to the Chairman and Treasurers. He conceived there were neither too many Societies, nor too many Missionaries. Though at home they might seem a little crowded, they had sufficient space abroad for their exertions, just as vessels were crowded in the river, but solitary on the ocean. There were not more than five hundred Missionaries, though there were more than five hundred millions of heathens needing their instruction. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wood of Manchester. Rev. Mr. Dyer (Secretary to the Baptist Missionary Society) rejoiced in the unanimity and success of the Missionary cause; and said, that though at first small and unostentatious, it was spreading, and, like the cloud seen by the servant of Elijah, would spread, till it covered the whole heavens. Mr. D. moved thanks to the Committee, which motion was seconded by the Rev. Robert Smith of Bristol. Rev. Mr. Watson returned thanks, in a speech of considerable length and great eloquence, for a vote of thanks which had passed to him. He rejoiced in the friendly intercourse of different Societies-he thought that they might have a common platform, like the Bible Society, in which they might all unite, without any sacrifice of principle: the same tree might have foliage of great variety, and yet it might bear the same fruit. He moved thanks to the Rev. William Ward (Baptist Missionary) for his excellent sermon last 2 K Thursday evening at Quee street Chapel. There were many other speakers. The Meeting lasted from eleven o'clock till past five. An uncommon interest was kept up throughout the whole time." CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. MAY 2, at noon, the twentieth Anniversary was held at Freemasons' Hall, the Right Honourable Lord Gambier in the chair. After an excellent introduction by his Lordship, Rev. Mr. Pratt (Secretary) read a very interesting abstract of a voluminous Report. The funds have risen this year from £28,000 to £30,000. In the different Missionary stations more than 150 Christian teachers are engaged. The Secretary read a letter from the Bishop of Norwich, stating that he was unable to attend, having left London; but expressing his cordial wishes for the welfare of the Society. resided nearly forty years in India, and could not speak too highly of the prudence, piety, and zeal of the Baptist Missionaries. The cause was of God, and must succeed; but he feared the progress would be slow, as there were not yet two hundred sincere converts. Lord Gambier's speech was greatly applauded. W. Wilberforce, Esq. in reply to Mr. Harrington, said, I think the residence of my much esteemed friend in India has a little biassed his mind. In our happy country we know nothing of despondency; we will-we shallwe must succeed. (Loud upplause.) I see the tree of life planted on the shores of India, which shall spread its branches, leaves, and fruits, on every side, and whose "fruits shall be for the healing of the nations." Mr. W. then dwelt on the success in Otaheite and West Africa. Rev. J. Cunningham (Vicar of Harrow) said, his excellent friend Mr. Harrington had long been known, and his labours highly appreciated; and it became us, on the present occasion, to endeavour to render him some reward by encouraging those hopes, The Bishop of Gloucester's speech was received with great applause. Here (said his Lordship) we see,-not one man sin-which no doubt he would be glad gled out from the rest of mankind like Abraham, or one isolated family like that of Joshua, determining to serve the Lord,-but communities, consisting of many hundreds, uniting together in harmony, peace, and love; exhibiting all the virtues of a sober, righteous, and godly life, and proofs, not only of Christian education, but of Christian ardour, love, and zeal. His Lordship moved the printing of the Report. J. T. Harrington, Esq. seconded the motion. He had to entertain. He believed that he had under-rated the success of the Baptists, and if instead of two hundred he had said five hundred, he would not have exceeded the truth. His friend, also, when speaking on the state of India, had, for a moment, forgotten what had been done there. He had said, that the Baptists had not made many converts; but had he forgotten, that they had translated the whole of the Scriptures into five different languages of India, and had nearly concluded the translation into seven others? Indeed, there was scarcely a nation in India, in which the way had not been prepared for them, by at least a part of the Holy Scriptures printed and circulated among them; and I am sure my respected friend (said he) must rejoice, when he reflects on this circumstance. Amongst the speakers were also Lord Viscount Jocelyn, and the Rev. Messrs. Erskine, Peter Rowe, and John Owen. LONDON SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING After remarking that this Society Christianity among the Jews. has eight thousand children under its instruction, Mr. C. related some very interesting anecdotes in proof of the benefits resulting from the education of children. Mr. Harrington apologized for having unintentionally underrated the success of the Baptist Missionaries. His only object was to prevent Missionary Societies from being discouraged if their success was not so rapid as they could wish. The Rt. Hon. Lord Calthorpe, and the Rev. Daniel Wilson, hav. ing testified their high approbation of the sermon preached before this Society, May 1, by the Rev. B. W. Mathias, that gentleman replied, that he must consider the vote just passed, not so much as a vote of thanks to the preacher, as a pledge of their desire that others may enjoy the blessings which they themselves so abundantly possess. He then gave a very pleasing account of the missionary spirit in Ireland. The Hon. and Rev. Gerard Noel observed, that when he read the Memoir of Henry Martyn, saw him prostrate before God, and heard him confess that his life was unprofitable, he blushed at the efforts of ordinary Christians, and still more at his own. But when he recollected the laborious life of the Redeemer, he felt disposed to say, This is the time for labour; talk not now of rest there remaineth an eternity for rest. AT the Anniversary held at Freemasons' Hall, Friday, May 5, the company was very numerous and respectable. After the children of the Jewish school had sung, at the front of the platform, Isai. ix. 6, in Hebrew;-a hymn in English ;—4 verses of Exod. xv. in Hebrew; and respectfully retired;-Sir Thomas Baring (the Chairman) said, Ladies and Gentlemen, the object of this Society is the conversion of the Jews, and to bring the nations of Israel to the knowledge of Him whom to know is life eternal. We cannot, however, accomplish this important object. None but He who said, "Let there be light, and there was light," can "shine into the heart, and give the light of the know. ledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." But it is also true that, in spiritual as well as temporal concerns, God works by means; and that if we sincerely pray for the conversion of the Jews, we shall not cease to use every means in our power for the accomplishment of this great object. You have just witnessed, that "out of the mouths of babes and sucklings God hath ordained praise." If any of the unconverted sons of Abraham are here, I would say, All we require of you is to search your own scriptures: they "contain the words of eternal life;" and "these are they which testify of |