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(mmm street church, Montreal

The neat and commodious Church-Edifice represented above, was erected in ISiS-^, for the use of the
Second Congregational Church, Montreal. This Cliurch was formed February 12th, 1843, by fifteen members dismissed for
that purpose from the First Church, which was then, as now, under tiie charge of Rev. H. Wilkes. Rev. J. J. Carruthers
was the first Pastor of the nev\' Churcii, and his labors were so higiily acceptable and useful, that it was determined to erect an
Edifice of an attractive kind, in a prominent position. In 1846, Dr. Carruthcrs removed to Portland, Maine. His loss
was severely felt. For more than two years, every effort to obtain another Pastor was vmavailing. ^'i ny of tlic congregation
went to other Churches, and many others left the City. Then came the awful commercial crisis of 1847-8, bringing almost
universal ruin. Very kw were left to hope and pray for a revival of the cause. But their prayers were heard ; in September,
1848, the present Pastor was brought among them, and after a year's labor, through which not a few were brought into Christ's
fold, was ordained. The Church has since gone on, in spite of many difficult' s within and without, slowly but steadily in-
creasing, .50 members having been added in four years. Many times it has seemed " ready to die," but as often God has
quickened it again. It was never in so promising a stjite as now.

The greatest drawback to the full success of the Church iuts consisted in their not being Proprietors of the Place of
Woi ship, dwelling in it, but as in " their own hired house." It was at first held by three members of the bo<ly,but fell since into
the liands of one. The connection of these parties with the property has involved them in a heavy loss. But the time seems to
have arrivetl, when the Church should acquire the Building for themselves. Since Dr. Carruthcrs' removal, all the expenses
ol' the Church, amounting to about $1000 per annum, have been borne by the people thenist;lves, thcugh only by dint of great
ertbrt and self-denial. But tlic Colonial Missionary Society (of England) has lately made a grant in aid of the Pastor's support,
upon the people pledging themselves to do their utmost to secure the property. The original cost was about $14,000 ; it was
recently appraised at $12,000; and has now been offered to the Church for $9,000, of which $2,000 are required by December.
This offer lias been accepted, and the friends of the cause will raise this year upwards of $1600. Tiie balance of the purchase
money is to be paid in instalments ranging over eleven years. The Church arc anxious to anticipate these payments, and at once
to reduce the debt to the lowest possible amount. For this purpose they make tl\e present appeal to other Christina commiuiities.

1 HE FOLLOWING ABE 1111? GROUNDS ON WHICH IT IS URGED :

1. This Church has manifestly enjoyed the Divine presence and blessing, and never more than of late.

2. It has struggled liard with great difficulties, thcnigh having neither great numbers (only (iO membcre) nor wealth, ami
therefore deserves to be encouraged.

3. If once in secure possession of the Church-Edifice, there is no reason to doubt that the ciuise will be increasingly an<l
permanently prosperous.

4. The purchase now made is universally considered most favorable, as to price and terms.

f). The erection of a Houi^e of Worship with tunds derived from the sale of pews, as is ihe custoui in the 1'. S.. would be'
innuissibic in :i stiiti- of Sncictv sii (liffererit. The sitlinifw in ibis ('liurcli arc all (i'ee, the expenses bcii!;: met l)y vohinfary con-
tributions.

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6. Tt.c utmost care lia« bc.;n taken in fianiing the Truat Deed, to secure the properiy inalienably to its present use.

7. This Church is situated on the edge of the scene of the Great Fire of July, 1852. The burnt district is being rapidly
ro-huilt, and promises hereafter to be occupied by a British, instci.d of a French, population.

8. Montreal is now increasing, in wealMi and population, at an unprecedented rate. There is an ample field for all the

Churches.

9. It is most important to multiply the Witnesses for " the Truth as it is in Jesus," in a City so Popish, that it m not unaptly

r-alleii ," the Rome of North America."
10. As the Commercial Metropolis of Canada, Montreal is the centre of religious influences and operations to all the Lower
Province, and to no small extent, to the Upper also. An efficient Church in such a place, makes itself felt throughout the

whole country.

Lastly,— The present time is the Infancy of Canada, which is destined to occupy no unimportant position on this continent.
Her whole future well-being is involved in the prevalence of such principles as thir Church is established to spread.

With these statements, the case is now left to the generous consideration of tnose into whose hands this paper may come.
Anv donation will be thankfuUv received l)y either of the undersigned.

F. H. MARLING, Pastor.

T. LADYMAN, Sec. & Treas.

R. BIRKS.

A. MACDONALD.

A. M. BELL.
Montreal, May, 1853.

Trustees

of the

Building

Fund.

PARTICULAR ATTENTION IS REQUESTED TO THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS.

The Second Congregational Church in this City has exhibiterl a striking instance of the tenacity of life, amid the
utmost discouragements, on the part of a Christian organization, however feeble, which is sustained bv faith and prayer. The
facts of the case, as stated by their Pastor, the Rev. F. H. Mariing, may be relied upon as unvarnishe(i and truthful. The early
pro^spects of the Church were good. Tiicy were blighted by circumstances over which they had no control. When tvvo years
without a Pastor, a nucleus held together, determined if possible to succeed. The pastorate of my friend Mr. Marimg has been
one of much pecuniary self-denial, bi-t God has blessed it among the people, " having given testimony to the Word of
His Grace." The institution caimot rise into strength and permanency without the ownership ot the Buildmg in which they
worship. They have now the opportunity of acquiring that on reasonable terms. But they must raise during the current year,
THHEE THOUSAND DOLLARS, if tliev are to be placed in safety. Of this sum, few and without wealth e • they are, I think they
will lise from twelve to fourteen hundred. My Church, itself burdened with debt, cannot help them. It is Strug.
slinK to be free. But in his anticipated rour Mr. Mariing will meet with manv who can help them. I most cordially recom-
mend his application to their liberal consideration. We cannot aflbrd to lose the light of an Evangelical Church from this Romish
Citv. May the Lord give my excellent brother favour in the eyes of all His people.

HENRY WILKES,

Pastor, First Congregational Church.

Montreal, May 13th, 1853.

We have great pleasure in uniting with the testimony of Dr. Wilkes, respecting the condition and claims of the Second
Congregational Church of this place; and sincerely hope that such success may attend the eflbrts of our brother Mr. Mariing,
as inay save an important Church to the cause of Evangelical Religion in this City.

JOHN McLOUD, Pastor of the American Presbyterian Church.

W. TAYLOR, D. D., United Presbyterian Church.

P. CHURCH, D. D., Pastor of the Baptist Church.

DAVID INGLF, Minister of St. Gabriel Street (Free) Church.

D. FRASER, Minister of the Free Church, Cote Street.

JOHN JENKINS, Snperintendfnt, Wesleyars Methodis^t Church. .
MoiMical, May Kith, 185.'}.