gospel, held their half yearly meetting at Maidstone, Nov. 2, 1802, when Mr. Gooding, of Lenham, preached in the afternoon, from Acts viii. 5. and Mr. Kent, of Gravesend, in the evening, from Isaiah liv. 17., the brethren, Mess. Ralph, White, Stanger, senior, Podmore, and Poppywell, engaged in prayer. It was resolved, That Mr. John Stanger, junior, late student of the Kent seminary, be employed as an itinerant preacher in this district for the next six months, under the direction of a committee of settled pastors. The next Meeting to be held at Maidstone, on Tuesday April 5, 1803, to meet at eleven in the forenoon. Mr. Rogers, of Eynsford, is appointed to preach in the evening. MONTHLY LECTURES. we had the pleasure of informing the public, that the different denominations of Calvinistic dissenters in Manchester, had instituted a monthly lecture. With this they have since connected a monthly meeting for prayer. Both have been very numerously attended. The association of the several ministers and congregations, uniting in these services, has greatly contributed to increase that harmony and affection which before subsisted among them; and they can, from experience, recommend the utility of such a plan in other large towns, and in every place where it is practicable. Encouraged by the happy effects they have witnessed, they intend to pursue the design of their union, hoping to enjoy the presence and blessing of the great Master of assemblies. The subjects of the lectures for the ensuing year, are as follow: Subjects. Jan. 5, Mosley Str. The Care of the Soul. April 6, Mosley St. May 4, Lloyd St. June 1, St. George's, July 6, St. George's, Aug. 3, St. George's, Sept. 7, Canon St. Oct. 5, Mosley St. Nov. 2, Lloyd St. The Unsuccessfulness of the Gospel. Christ the Believer's Life. The Character and Privileges of} Believers. we hear. The Danger of Delays in Religion. Preachers. Rev. Mr. Roby Bradley Jack Johnson Roby Bradley Jack Roby Johnson Jack Johnson Bradley CHAPEL OPENED, OCT. 17, 1802, was opened at Wrawby, near Brigg, in Lincolnshire, a commodious little chapel, built about twelve years ago for the friends of Mr. Westley; but the proprietors changing their religious views, it was soon after oc cupied accordingly. It was opened by Mr. Clark, of Brigg, who is also minister of this place, by reading and preaching, afternoon and evening, to full congregations, from Ps. lxxxvii 5. and i Sam. 7. 12. I [The Rest of our Intelligence is unavoidably deferred.] REFLECTIONS ON THE NEW YEAR. Gap of my days, to thee anew For life continued here: Spar'd, and supply'd, preserv'd by Thee, I have been spar'd, And hail the new-born year. But Thou hast with my manners borne, My past unfruitful year. I have been well supply'd; who find A mass of care and fear: And crown'd with love the year. And ev'ry foe was near: I have been guided on my way, And leave my Shepherd dear; From found'ring all the year. I have been taught, who us'd to spurn I have been comforted, when woe And urge the secret tear: I've been supported when thy frown Thy smile my heart would cheer: HYMN UNDER AFFICTION. My earthly house is breaking down; Eye hath not seen, nor ear hath heard E. R. AN ESTIMATE OF TIME. Time was, is past, thou canst not it recall; Time future is not, and may never be; ALIQUIS. THE MUSIC BY SHULTZ. The Words translated from Madam Guion, by W. Cooper, Esq. Oh then, with supreme affection, Perfect love has pow'r to soften Sov'reign love appoints the measure, And the number of our pains: SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN, Sung at Sion Chapel. ONCE more before thy sacred throne, In humble supplication come, Thro' love divine we here are brought, And make us thine betimes! Lord, bless these means, we humbly pray, And grant us grace, to prove May we revere thy sacred page, Let choicest blessings, Lord, descend Who fain the friendless would befriend, And soften others' woes! Cooper's Guion. CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY. Or where the temp'rate breezes blow; I hear the hell-taught tongue of Slander Proclaim her wond'rous tales abroad. But, 'midst a blended world's reviling, Ye still your heav'nly course pursue: Error retires; and Anguish, smiling, Fixes her grateful eye on you. ALZIRA |