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(Toronto: BINGHAM & WEBBER, PRINTERS, 1890. n INTRODUCTION ^2T"'^' I 'li'l f'T tlic county of Oxfo \jj^ til'- ''Oxford Gazetteer''; and ford in 1S52 by the pul>licalion of the Baptist Korci^Mi Missionary Society of Ontario and (^)iicl)OC in 1S8S by the juiblication of the "TfkiiH Scrap Book," I am now aiming; to do for the l-irst Baptist Oiurcli of I'.ranttord in 1S90 l)y the publication of tliis history. My .)l)jcct in each case has been to |>reserve from ol>hvion, facts and tijjurcs i)efore they are lost beyomi tecovery. To collate such facts has been no small task, in consecjuence of the absence of anythintj like systematic records. It is supixjsed that the First Baptist Church has kept correct records of its numerous business meetin},'s, but such, unfortunately, is far from beiiifj the case. Xor can anyone be very much surprised at the imperfect and per functory manner this duty has been dischart,red, when it is cimsidered that its church meeting's have been at irre^jidar intervals, and often without any j.revious notice. As a conseiiuence, the mendjer of the church who may, for the time l)einjr, be actinir as church clerk, is necessarily often absent when such n.eetin},'s are held. On two occasions a period of over a year intervene.1 without any minute having,' been made of the many business meetinjjs which must have been held durinj; that time. Consequently, in many cases, the first intimation obtained from the minute-book that a party is a member is the appearance of his or her name in connection with some ilelejjation, or as mover of a resolution. How any such first became members of the church the books furnish no means of ascertaininj;. It is i)roposed (as the name of the book implies) to record such of the church's f^rst fifty years' transactions as may be thought useful and inter- esting,' to its present and future members. Some readers may ptissibly take excej.tion to the recording of so many trifling matters lacking general interest, and also to the style in which they are given. I beg to remind all such that the work has been produced solely for the use of the First Baptist Church of Brantfoid. and virtually for no one else. It is purely a family matter to which strangers are not invited, or even eviK'Cted to criticise. T. S. SIIFX.STON. Bramkori), 1890. 1! RAN TKORI). I I Bl ', I'C) K I", making aiu st,itinuiil> itlalinj^ In llic I'ii-I Flapli^l Cliurrli i)f lira lit ft in I, it will lie diil) ]iiii|ii'r tu >ay a wmil nr umi with ri's|ir(t to till' village n( ItianliDKl ii>L'lf. "///<■ Royal Caliiidar' (i)r iS26>.i\s: — '•'I'lic laiL,'L'Nt tnu hn aii' \ Hrk (now Tnidiito) ami KinL;stciii. riliiity, with llrantlonl wilhin two of the Ixilloni. In tliis yi-ai I tind that in I iiiht ( anada there were fortytwn lio>.t olticH-. with I'ranlford hiint^ jilaced the last in the li>t. The land now occiipieil t)y the now cit)' of iJranlford was ciri^inally owned by the Six Nation Indians, l)iii was, on tlie 19th day of A[)ril, 1S30, surrendered hy tlu'ni to thi' i^o\ ernnient. The lirst lot sold hy the j^overn- nunt was to William Muirluad, on the 15th ( )cto!)er, 1S50, Keinij lot eii^ht, on the north side of Colliorne street, now owned liy Hradfoid (i. Tisdale. I'.s(|. The next one sold was nmnher sixteen on the same side of the same street, to jedediah [acUson, w Im proved himself a ^reat friend to the I'irst l^aptist (lunch, and to the Rev. William Rees. its first Pastor. It was in an unfinished frame laiildinL; on the east jjart of this lot that the church was lirst ori^anizid. The coiiiu'il was composed of ministerial ami lay dele^at< s from tiie churches in the neighborhood. This part of the lot is now owned by ( ieo. l-'oster ami Win. Iluck, two staunch Haptisls. I'or several years a "school house," situate where the town hall now stands, was ilie only imblic iiuildin^ in tlu' village, and it was used for all manner of jiuiilic and reliijious purposes. Smiths ^^Canadian Gazetteer" of 1S46 reports thus: " llrantfcrd is a place of considerable business. * * * It contains seven churclies and chapels, namely : Episcopalian, I'resby- terian. Catholic, Methoiiist, IJaptist and ( "ongrei^alional. Poinilation nearly 2,000." When, in 1S33, liie liajitist Church was f.!^|Kfl ^^^^^^Kml'i^ '' f. .^^^^^^^H WBHtm^ms^tj^ '^^8BB \.- a' ^*yf>/yj '^ ■- '.•';; ■■>■-*'.«} ■ ^- ?^f^ w ^f^^J^^h itii*r-«[j««!^':2rjr:. -J?.'*--- "■" -'-■iX ri ^m I'ff"^'" iBBPSh*^^^ ■■:■■■" '.i! ' '"'^ li i ' ■ ■ "'* • V-'! J r REV. WILLIAM REES I'ASIUK 1-KOM I)i:(.l-.M1HU<, \s:'C., H> JANIAKN 1^1. IM.'. Tht' aliovc is cnpied fr<'iii a liktMicss taken whrn alMnit thirty-li\i-' yuatb of a^c. gLDER REES was a Welshman, and horn in 1804. His parents were Episcopalians. In his youth he promised God that he would s.rve Him when he became a man. Previous to his conversion for months he was in great distress of mind, and came to the light while on his knees, lor sev- eral days he was full of unspeakable joy. It was at this time kK\. WILLIAM RELn, PASTOR... that it was impressed deeply on his mind that it would be "woe" to him if he preached not the ( lospel His first wife was a Miss Edwards, a most devoted Christian woman, who had been brought to a knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus through his instrumentality. He died at St. Catharines, May 4lh, 1888. aged S4 years. When he came to Canada, for lack of mean J to bring them all out, he left his wife and baby daughter behind in ^Vales. She came out some time after- wards, and died in Boston, county of Norfolk, while her hus- band was in I'.ngland soliciting money for the Urantford chapel. All who had any personal acquaintance with her speak exceedingly well of her. A correspondent in the Jiaptist Afai^azine for May, 1841, says: — "Elder Rces is the ablest minister in Upper Canada." On the I St November, 1851, Elder Rees wrote from lirantford a letter which appeared in the Baptist A Magazine, published in Montreal, and from which I (juote the (ollowing extract : " I came Irtc on the Jlsl August, 1833, as il apiicartil i<> mc, hy ihc (liri'Clioii nf Divine I'ruvidcnrc. Tlu're was im |{.i|)list Cliiirrh in lliis villii^ji'. Never did I feel sd niucli ali)ne in the world, and so entirely des- titute of human coiiM)lation ; yet I felt that (ioil was with me, and llis iilessed promise afforded me su|)port. Tiiat dear old father, l!l. I' \sr«)R. I'ndcr date May 5th, 1S81. Mrs. Daniels, the oldest (laugliter of I'"Jder Recs, and formerly a most active member of tiie church, thus wrote to nie : '"An ri^;arils my (atlur^ ii-asnns fur climiNinj^ ilinnlloril. .\-> he jiassftl liver tlir (iraixl KImt, un liis lirsl visit in l)r.uitri>r. cli-ar watrr, ami iNcl.iiimil ; ' < »|| ; what a uraml place for a liaptist Cliurcli." Ill' |irii((.((lcil iinwaril, anil n-arhril j'aris. \\tar\ ami fcpiit-.i>ri', an wimlc inuiiths lu' was sick in that house, ami received the best attention, ami occupied the best room in the house. The ('aprons learned to loxe him, and when lie was aiile to K-ave, Mr. ('apron j^ave him a suit of liroaildolh, an'' led out a 1 . nifiil younj; horse with a new saddle ann his arrival, h> went to the trustees of the only schoolhouse in ISrantfoid, ami lie^jjed leave to preach therein, which was readily granted. With his own money he jiurchased some candles and a broom, and tilted up the schoollKJiise for jireachin^. I'a's preachiuj^ soon be^'ar. to create no >mall tir ; and the schoolhouse was refused to him. i'ather, nothinj; daunted. ]irocurid a barrel, on which he stood, and hundreds gathered around him to he.ir iiini proclaim Christ crucified. " The writer can well imagine IClder Rees on his first arrival sitting on the bank of the (Irand River, and gliding into a reverie, and holding with himself a mental debate somewhat like this : — "Here I am, a stranger, and in a strange land, ten weeks' travel from my native land, home, and 'oved ones. I have come here in obedience to what I think is Christ's com- mand. I have been preaching, as far as I know, the identical Gospel He commanded to be preached to the whole world; but apparently with but little success. Oh, that some of my hearers would 'believe on the Lord Jesus Christ ' There are, I find, two churches here already, but all those who believe on Christ through their mstrumentality are not baptized in accordance with Christ's distinct and positive 'ommand. Is it right for me, under such circumstances to remain here ? Ought I not, rather, to go to some place where Christ is not preached at all ? '( luide me, ( ) Thou great Jehovah, rilgrim through this barren land.' 8 REV. WILLIAM REES, PASTOR. '3 |i 'i I have passed through St. Catharines, Queenston, Hamilton and Ancaster, and found Pedo-Baptists in each of those villages; and they are also, I learn, in the villages of Guelph, London, Chatham, etc. ; consequently, if I decide not to locate in any village where there are Pedo-Baptists, and all other Baptist ministers should follow my example, it would be virtually abandoning the best parts of the province to Pedo- Baptists. The Baptists greatly erred in allowing others to get a foothold in all those places before them. A town like this will soon require more than the present two churches. Other Pedo-Baptists will not hesitate to locate here, whenever it may suit their convenience ; and they will not ask any question as to the propriety of their coming. Then why should I hesitate ? I cannot but think that it is my duty to establish a Baptist Church in this growing village; and I pray God that He may qualify me for the work, and bless abundantly my labors." I judge from the conversations I have had with him that some such thoughts as these, no doubt, occupied his mind during his first visit to Brantford. Elder Mabee, beyond all doubt, was the first one to ad- minister the ordinance of baptism in Brantford village; and it was some time in the year 1833, being a few months before the organization of the church ; those thus baptized becoming members at the time of its organization by Elder Rees and some additions were soon after made. The place where this baptism was performed, I am told, was in the Grand River, some few rods below the present iron bridge. When the candidates and spectators were gathered on the shore of the river, I can imagine Elder Mabee address ing them thus : "I am now about to administer the ordinance of baptism by immersion for the first time in this village on a profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ by the candidates When John the Baptist was engaged in a similar work he chose a place, the Bible tells us, of 'much water,' as you see I have done. The dear candidates have said, virtually, to me, what the eunuch did to Philip 'See, here is water, what doth hinder me to be baptized ? ' My answer has been the same as Philip's, "If thou believest on the Lord Jesus Christ, thou mayest ! " Their answer being the same as that of the eunuch, I am about to go down into the water with them, and there 'bury them with Christ in baptism.* " Deacon Pilsworth, the first church clerk, Februaiy 21st, 1 88 1, wrote me thus in answer to some questions I had asked of him : — REV. WILLIAM REES, I'ASTOR. "My father, self, and dear wife arrived in Ikantlurd in June, 1832. One day in the following year, my father came into the house, and with gladness told us that a Baptist minister was going to preach in the old school house in the market square, which was then the only place where religious meetings were held. My father was a Hajitist, and so was my mother before her death. My wife's parents also were Baptists, conse- (juently we were all most anxious to hear the new minister preach. Wluii we got to the schoolhouse, Elder Rees had just finished sweeping the floor and was lighting the candles ; and I^lder Mabee was walking up and down the floor singing. After a while there was a good attendance, and the minister conmienced. Mlder Mal)ee ojiened by singing, prayer, and reading the scriinures, and Klder Rees preached a good sermon. We con- sidered it a great treat, holder Rees was being aided by some missionary society of New ^'ork, and as he was often passing through the village, he would leave appointments to preach, and we always made it a point to attend. In 1833 he expressed regret that such a nice village should be without a liaptist Church, and commenced to labor among the people with that end in view, and very fre<|uently called on us. About the first baptized, I think, were Miles Shaw and his wife ; then a few olhtrs, then myself and wife, and then John Hammill. These were all baptized near the present iron bridge by Klders I'ickle and Mabee. It was in the winter of 1833, and the ice retpiired to be cut. I find by a memorandum I have by nie, that the pews were priced March 5th, 1835, as follows : $6, $8, and $10, leaving a few free. At times, two parties wanted the same pew, and that occasioned difficulty. In all such cases, we let the highesL bidder have it. We were a united and loving band. Elder Rees possessed great energy, was most affectionate towards all the members with bi.t few failings. I'Or a time he boarded with Mr. Shaw, and then with Surveyor Robinson, when his wife and daughters came out. lie then purchased lot number three on the south side of Chatham Street, and built a house thereon." I find that the patent for this lot issued to Elder Rees, December 2nd, 1846. In November 8th, 1847, Mr. Rees sold this house and lot to Bradford G. Tisdale, Esq., who has owned it ever since, and resided therein until he moved into his present fine brick residence on Nelson Street. Bro. Pils- worth goes on to say : — " Elder Rees never gave his reasons for leaving Hrantford or moving to Simcoe. He left with the l)esl of feeling on both sides. In spite of all our poverty, opposition, and trials, these were the happiest days of my life. The first Sunday School was organi/.et UK! S, I'ASTOR. 13 ther Shaw ; " and, it was found that a balance of fourteen cents was due to Brother Shaw, I trust the poor fellow got it with- out a law suit ! June 2nd. At this meeting the Pastor, Brethren McDiar mid, Hazelton, Pull and Buck, were appointed delegates to attend the Association meeting at Townsend ; and it was resolved "that application for aid be made to New York to support the Pastor." June 24TH. At this meeting it was resolved "that Brethren Pilsworth, Robinson and Buck, be tried for twelve months as Deacons." Brother Pilsworth was also requested to go to Townsend, to solicit aid in supporting the Pastor. In the July number of the Baptist Magazine, published in Montreal, Elder Rees writes that during the year he had "done thirty-two weeks and four days missionary labor." 1837. September 8th. Elder Rees, Brethren McDiarmid and Joseph Pilsworth, were appointed to attend the Townsend convention. November ist. Resolved: "that we make new exertions to support the ministry ; and that a public collection be taken up each month." Nearly all the meetings in this year related mainly to the reception or discipline of members. 1838. February 6th. Resolved, "that Deacon McDiarmid shall endeavor to collect the subscriptions in Townsend towards the support ot our Elder." Elder Rees appears to have visited England this year in order to collect funds for the chapel. In connection with this visit I find jQ^ i8j. ()d. marked, but what connection there may be between the same and the visit, I have been unable to ascertain. 1839. June 7th. Elder Rees, Brethren McDiarmid, Pilsworth, Martin, McCoU and McMichael, were appointed delegates \o attend the Association to be held in Townsend. M RKV. WILLIAM REES, I'ASIOR. Dkcemijer 7 rn. It was resolved "that the Pastor, Elder Rees, be paid $300.00 a year." 1840. January i8th. \\. ^t^ViS resolved "to make an effort to collect money sufficient to paint the meeting-house." April i8th. It was resolved "to allow Brother Jackson ^\ \os. for cleaning and attending to the meeting house for three months, and Brother Pilsworth fifteen shillings for his three months' care of the house, and that Brother Jones collect from the County members for ministerial support." June 13TH. The Pastor, Brethren McDiarmid, Pilsworth, Martin, McColl, lienedict, Jones and Read, were appointed delegates to attend " The Association," — where held is not stated. In this same year, in the Missionary Register for September 8th I find a statement from Brother Pilsworth " that the membership for this year was eighty-two ; sixteen having been added by baptism, five by letter, five excluded, and one died." December iSth. It was resolved "that of whatever is lacking towards our Pastor's support, each Brother, so far as he is able, shall pay an equal share." At this meeting, a certain Brother (whose name is men- tioned) was excluded " for neglect of duty, and a capita I cx'xme." The Missionary Register for October, 1840, gives the num- ber of members of the Brantford Church as sixty seven, and baptized during the year, two. 1841. In the Missionary Register of March ist, 1841, elder Rees writes : — " January ist was observed as a day of fasting and prayer for the conversion of sinners, and the spread of the Gospel in Canada." In the same magazine under date June 4th, he writes : — " Now we have a good edifice erected — the best Baptist meeting-house I have seen in all this region of country — occupied by a church of eighty members. * * * I leave the church in perfect friendship. * * * On the 13th of December, (1840) I I. ad the. pleasure of baptiz- ing seven young conve is. A large multitude assembled RKV. WILLIAM RKKS, PASTOR. 15 as he men- on this occasion to witness the administration of this Divine ordinance, it being the fourth time in this town during five months. On the east side of the Grand River, the candidates were one by one led down into the water, and there buried by baptism. AudUST 1ST. A Brother was required to give his reasons for reducing the amount he had been giving towards Minis- terial support, OcTOiiKR 1 7 PH. Pastor Rees, Brother Pilsworth, Brother Martin and Brother Buchan, were appointed a committee to select a suitable Pastor for the church. NovEMHER 1ST. Elder Rees wrote that it was his inten- tion to leave Brantford in January 1842. Some party writing in the Ca/iadian Baptist magazine, Montreal, under date May 24th, says : — " I left Woodstock and reached Elder Mabee's about eight o'clock, when I again joined Elder Rees who had gone before me to preach the preceding night. I was glad to meet this good o/d man again." November 7TH. The Pastor, and Brethren Stephen Jones and Charles Pickle, were appointed delegates to meet with the Beverly Church for consultation regarding Samuel Read's appointment to the Gospel Ministry. December 5TH. ^'Resolved that Brethren Martin, Whit- ham and Pilsworth, be a committee to draft a letter of dismis- sion for Elder Rees and wife, to join tne Simcoe Church." The following is an extract from the letter of dismission granted to William Rees and Eliza Rees. "Among all the dismissions which we have been called upon to execute none have perplexed our wisdom more than to do justice to the parties concerned. Elder Rees, as a Pastor, is one of those talented individuals that is seldom to be met with in this section of the country. " As to Mrs. Rees we have no hesitation in saying that she is possessed of those spiritual qualifications that fully fit her for the situation ; and any more recommendation of ours would only detract from her worth." Rev. Newton Bosworth, (F.R.A.S.), of Paris, was invited to preach on the last Sabbath of the year, "and be paid ten shillings." Brother Smith was recommended to improve his talents "whenever he is called upon to do so." IT" f6 RKV. WM,!,IANf RKKS, I'ASTOR. Dkcemher 26th. Fellowship was withdrawn from another Brother who had been guilty of "a capital crime." Elder Rees, during his ministry of eight years, baptized seventy-eight persons. When he left, the Church was owing him $200, which he had advanced on the chapel, and which was to be paid in a year, and the deed obtained. llli fu- ll- 1842. January 2Nn. Brethren Pilsworth, Stephen Jones and Hector Dickie, were appointed trustees. The deed of the church being in the name of Pastor Rees, who had advanced ;^5o thereon. Resolved, "That the church give their joint notes for the sum of ;^5o, payable in one year with interest, in order to receive the deed, which amount was to be paid by subscription." February 5th. Brother Read was requested to supply for " one Sabbath in each month, till a Pastor is secured." March 6th. Brethren Pilsworth, Whitham and Martin, were appointed " delegates to attend a council in Tuscarora, for the purpose of organizing a church among the Indians." ApRiL 9TH. The Rev. Mr. Winterbotham had written to the Church from England, respecting the pastorate, and an answer was sent him. It was resolved to secure the services of the Rev. N. Bos- worth, and pay $2.00 for each Sabbath. June sth. Brethren McDiarmid, Martin and Whitham were appointed " to meet in council respecting some difificulty between the Burford and Township of Branlford Churches." '* Brethren McDiarmid, Martin, Pilsworth, Jones, Dickie, Pickle, and Devinney, were appointed delegates to attend the Association at Townsend." July i6th. The hand of fellowship was withdrawn fiom a certain Brother "for committing a capital crime." August 2oth. Brethren McDiarmid and Martin were appointed delegates to atted a meeting appointed by the Association to meet in the 2nd Charlotteville Church. RliV. WILLIAM REP:s, PASTOR. 17 The following are extracts from a long " Statement." " * * * .\ minister in lMi{;laii(l, in whdso mind had lon^; lin^jcri'd a •Icsirc to come to Canaila, had wriilcn to the Deacons throii^li the medium ofdiles JIartley, a nieml)er of thischurcii, proposing to come out, if they thought proper * * * jf the church would wait two months until they might have an ojjportunity of hearing him, and forming an opinion of his gifts and doctrines. * * * The said minister, John Winterbotham, sailid from Kngland, July 30th, and arrived in Hrantford on the 17th of .Sejitember, Saturday, ami jireached on the following day. * « ♦ -['in. cluiich gave him a unanimous call, which he accepted. * * * wcudd pay a remunera- tion for his services, just as the Lord jirospered them. The church intended to act on the voluntary principle, but he might expect at least $200.00 per annum * ♦ * no covenant was drawn up ♦ * * recognition January 3rd, 1843. Mr. Winterbotham wrote to an old friend — Mr. Cock- shutt — to know the state of the country * * * induced him to write to the Deacons ; this letter was brought to a prayer meeting, when the church was seeking direction from the Lord. * * * Although shipwrecked, he was guided in safety to his destination here. ♦ * * At the first settlement, a few chosen ministers were invited to come and take part in the senices. On the 3rd January, 1843, the meeting took place. PMders Hos- worth, McConnell, and Landon were present and and engaged severally in the services of the day, which were delightful and soul-refreshing. Elder McConnell preached from Hebrews 3, t ; Elder Bosworth asked the usual questions. * * » Elder Landim pointed out the relation between I'astor and people, and the duties of church members." NovEMnER 19TH. Mrs. Buchan, Sen., and Mr. and Mrs. Buchan, Jr., together with John Evans, received letters of dismission in order that they might aid in forming a church in Paris. December 17TH. "Rev. J. Winterbotham and Brethren Martin and Dickie are appointed delegates to attend a Council at Blenheim." 1843. Of the meetings held during this year we find nothing of special interest recorded ; we therefore pass them by. 1844. June 24TH. The thanks of the church were sent "to the Beamsville Church, for the donation of $30.00 to apply on the church debt." August ioth. "The Pastor and Deacons are delegated to attend a Convention to be held in Charlotteville" — for what purpose not stated. i8 KRV. JOHN \VtNTERHOTHA>r, PASTOR. ■ I Ai'cus r joTH. It was ^^Resohed, that four new Deacons are needed for the pecuniary affairs of the church ; and that the 2oth of October be the day for the election of them, and by ballot." 0( roHER 20TH. "William Moyle, E. Benedict, Hector Dickie and M. Whitham, were elected Deacons; the same to be dedicated on the loth of next month." Novemher ioth. M. Whitham and E. Benedict declined to accept the office of Deacons. 184?. January i 5th. Resolved \.h2i\. "Brethren Pilsworth, Moyle, Whitham, Martin and Bates in the town ; Dickie and Jones in Burford and Mount Pleasant ; and Benedict and Hartley on the Grand River, collect subscriptions for the support of the Ministry." June is'ih. Resolved "to drop from the books all mem- bers unknown." It was resolved not to send delegates to the Association, until "peace and harmony are more fully restored among the churches." SEPTEMiiER 2 1ST. " The Pastor, and Brethren Benedict and Moyle, were appointed delegates to an ordination at St. Catharines on the 24tb." Party to be ordained, not mentioned. 1846. January 2i.st. The Pastor and Brother Pilsworth were "appointed a committee to draft rules for the formation of a Missionary Society in connection with the Montreal Missionary Society."" February 2oth. Brethren Pilsworth and Martin were appointed "to visit such members as were absenting them- selves from the meetings of the church." March 2 2ND. Resolved, "that a hymn book be got for the pulpit, and one for the church." REV. JOHN WINTKRIiOlMAM, I'ASrOR. • i; REV. JOHN WINTERBOTHAM I'ASToK i-R()M si;i'ri;MHi;i<, isij, ro jtsi:, is.-.ii. May 5TH. The Pastor, Brethren Pilsworth, Moyle and Whitham were appointed delegates "to attend an ordination council at Townsend." The party to be ordained not men- tioned. June 6th. The Pastor and four Deacons were appointed delegates to attend the "Grand River Association, with in- structions, in case of any trouble, not to participate therein." 20 REV. JOHN WINTERI50THAM, PASTOR. Jur,Y 41 II. IJreihren (iiles Hartley, James Cowherd, Mrs. Cowherd, Wni. Cannon, Mrs. Cannon and Richard Hartley, were allowed to withdraw in order to form a church "down the river." SEi'TEMiiKR 5TH. The Pastor was requested to visit the '* Brethren 'down the river,' to ascertain who may be consider- ed church members." OcToiM.R 3RI), It was resolved that "Rev. A. Cleghorn preach Sabbath after next and take up a collection." .". li II ! i 1847. May 29TH. The Pastor, Brethren Moyle, Martin and Whitham, were appointed as delegates " to attend the Associa- tion to meet at Vitloria." June 5 th. The meeting-house had been used for some purpose by which several members felt aggrieved. It was therefore resolved "that three more trustees be elected, and the chapel used for such purposes only as the Pastor and a majority of the trustees approved." June 2oth. Jiesolved ih?LX Brethren Pilsworth, Jackson and Buck, be a committee to " ventilate the chapel by next Sunday." An effort was made to purchase the lot on the north side of the chapel. July 3RD. An effort was made to purchase the lot on the south side of the chapel. Brethren Jackson, Pilsworth and Moyle, were appointed additional trustees. 18s. id. ordered to be paid for the expenses attending the ventilation. August i 2TH. The Pastor and Deacons were appointed " to frame a scriptural code of rules for our church." October 2nd. The following rules were submitted : — 1. Members to be dealt with if absent from Communion three months, etc. 2. Members to support the church, etc. 3. Training of children, etc. 4. Members residing in town, etc. 5. Absent members to be visited, etc. 6. Members to attend covenant meetings, etc. I'j RKV. JOHN WINTKKIHJIHAM, I'ASIOK. 2 1 1848. May. — The Pastor, Brethren Pilsworth, Moyle, Benedict, Buck and Broughton, were appointed " delegates to attend the Association at St deorgt." Ski'tf.mi'.kr 3RI). The Pastor, Brethren Moyle, Buck and Edmonson, were appointed delegates to attend the convention at St. (leorge, on the 7th September, 1849. April ist. Pastor Winterbotham gave in his resignation and Brethren Pilsworth, Whitham, Broughton and Moyle, were appointeu a committee "to procure present supplies." April 7th. Resolved, "that we confess before (lod and each other our want of unanimity, and neglect of Christian duties ; also, our general deadness as a Church of Christ, etc." Resolved, " that we will endeavor, through divine grace, to take our places and engage in all the spiritual duties of religion as members of the Church of Christ, with more punctuality than we have yet done, etc." Resolved '• that we consider that Mr. Winterbotham, when our Pastor, neg'ected his duty in this respect (visitation) for some time past, etc." Resolved, " that we, as a church wish to know if Mr- Winterbotham will continue as our Pastor, with the under- standing expressed by us on this subject." — Brethren Dickie, Buck, Martin and Chave, were appointed to wait upon Mr. Winterbotham for this purpose. April 291 h. Brethren Jones and Pilsworth were ap- pointed delegates " to assist in settling Rev. James Cusick over the Tuscarora church." (An Indian.) May 20TH. The committee appointed to wait on Pastor Winterbotham, reported that they "found it impossible to reconcile the difficulties." June 2nd. Resolved, "that, as Mr. Crellin, the agent of the Regular Baptist Union of Canada; has made an appoint- ment to preach here on behalf of the Union, on Sabbath evening next; but, as he has made some remarks detrimental to the character of some of the managers of the Canada Baptisi i- 1.1 I r ii; 22 RKV. JOHN WlNTKRIiOTHAM, I'ASTOR. Missionary Society, with whom we, as a church are connected, we think it only proper that be should be informed that he cannot be allowed to fulfil this appointment until he has made some satisfactory explanation about this matter to the church." Brethren Winterbotham, Dickie, Moyle and E. Benedict, were appointed " delegates to attend the Grand River Associa- tion." June 26TK. In consequence of some disagreement "a document was handed in to the church signed by thirty-six members, stating that they could not worship with the church, and that they had come to the determination to leave and meet elsewhere, which they have done." The books and funds of the school were, by mutual consent, equally divided. These members who thus left, met for worship in a build- ing on the south side of Colborne Street, a few lots from the present iron bridge. Elder Cook occasionally preached for them, but they were never organized into a church. July 6th, 1850, these discontents were received back into the church at their own request. In 1849 theiC was formed "The Brantford Baptist Ladies' Sewing Society." Its constitution of sixteen long articles is written out very neatly by Mr. George Foster. The second article provides that " the proceeds of the society's labors shall be devoted annually to some object in connection with the Brantford Baptist Church." Inasmuch as money was paid l)y this society to the church, meetings must have been held by them prior to 1861, but no minutes can be found of any special work having been done by them. Of a number of the meetings in 1 861, full minutes are made. The first one is as follows : — " First regular meeting took Wednesday, January 30th, 1861. number, namely : — place at 2 o'clock, p.m.. Ladies present fifteen in Mrs. Shenston, " VVhitham, " Jackson, " Broughton, ** Foster, " Pilswor'h, *• Harrison, '* Powley, Mrs. Tisdale " Sherwood, *' Young, Miss Rockey, " Fisher, " Martin, " Cousin. ft REV. JOHN WINTERIiOTHAM, I'ASTOR. 23 "Visitors— Miss Naomi Shenston, also dear little Ruth and Joseph Shenston. " Mrs. Jackson read a portion of scripture and engaged '" ^'^y^'- A. G. Young, Secretary." The following week there were eighteen in at^ondance the next twenty-one, the next twenty-four, and the next twenty- six. There was one, the attendance at which was thirty-six. The names are as follows : — " Mrs. Tisdale, Shenston, Whitham, Morton, Smith, Sage, Pott, Geo. Winter, Powley, Broughton, Alexander, Excell, Preston, Pilsworth, Barker, Jones, Dalrymple, Foster, (C (< (( <( (( (I (< (( i >\ 2.S RKV. T. L. DAVIDSON, PASTOR. FK13RUARV 20TH. An effort was made by way of subscrip- tion to pay ;£x4 os. od. due to the church treasurer. March 27TH. The Pastor informed the church, "that he had received an invitation from another church, but would not leave unless the church wished him to do so." * * * Some discussion arose, * * * "It was decided to take up the matter on Saturday, April 2nd, at 2 o'clock." April 2nd. The Pastor was requested to remain by an unanimous vote, " with the same salary as before," No men- tion is made as to what the " same salary was." ($450.) April i6th. Brethren Benedict, C. Edmondson and Wm. Cole, were elected trustees in place and room of those who had ceased to be members of the church. May 9TH. The following were appointed a building committee : — T. S. Shenston, John Maxwell, James McMicbael, Francis Foster, John Harris, Christopher Edmondson, Erastus Benedict, Hector Dickie, Rev. T. L. Davidson and WiUiam Young. (All have now departed this life, except W. Young and the writer.) This committee was instructed to procure a neat and substantial plan of a house 74x47, with a basement, a gallery, and a baptistry in front of the pulpit. * * * To find an eligible site, * * * sell the old chapel, * * * procure tenders for the new chapel," etc. The lot selected and purchased was No. i, on the west side of West Street. [It was intended to place the chapel some ten feet nearer the road, but at the request of the party residing on the next lot north, and the promise of $200.00, it was moved back the ten feet. No portion of the money was ever received.] June 5TH. The Pastor, Brethren Dickie, Moyle, Harris, Foster, McDonald and Buck, were appointed delegates to at- tend the Association — place of meeting not named. September ist. In compliance with a circular sent to nearly all the regular Baptist Churches in the Province, setting forth the divided state of the denomination, and urging the necessity of union and more general and hearty co-operation in the work of the Lord, a Convention of Ministers and Delegates assembled in the Baptist Meeting House in Brant- 1 KKV. T. I,. DAVIDSON, I'ASTOR. 29 ford. The Brantford delegates were Rev. T. L, Davidson, Rev. John Harris, and Brethren H. Dickie, Wm. Moyle and Wm. Young. SEPTEMHiiR 28TH. Died at his residence in Malahide, Elder Reuben Crandell, aged 62 years. Elder Crandell aided in organizing the church in 1833. June 2nd. The Pastor, Brethren J. Harris, Wm. Robin- son, and G. Cummins, were appointed delegates to attend the Association which met with the Charlotteville Church. The reported number of members 150, baptized during the year, 10. Septemher 1ST. The first convention was held this year, the delegates to which, from this church, were, Rev. John Harris, Rev. T. L. Davidson, H. Dickie, Wm. Moyle and William Young. OcTOP.ER 1ST. On this day was published the first number of our denominational paper the Christian Messeni:;cr. It was published by three members of the Brantford Church, namely. Rev. T. L. Davidson, R. W. Sawtell, Editors, and Wm. Winter, Proprietor. It says : — "During the nine months which have elapsed since the discontinuance of the Observer^ the greatest discom- fort has been felt and expressed in view of the want of a weekly denominational journal to advocate our principles." December 3RD. The choir asked permission to in- troduce a melodeon into the chapel, and were answered as follows : — " The church concur * * * provided that they do not introduce new music so fast that the congregation cannot keep pace with them, and join in the singing." The Building committee reported that Messrs. Smith and Wade "would give $1,200 for the old church property, half cash down and half on the ist of July next." The church consented to its sale on the terms offered. Dfxember 19TH. Wm. Winter, Benjamin Mcintosh and Thomas Huskinson were appointed Deacons. ^■WP^WI— ij i 1 I !l F: 3° REV. T. L. DAVIDSON, PASTOR. January ist. Died— in the Township of Brantford, at the residence of his daughter, Mr. Hugh Devinney, aged 72 years. For many years he was a member of the IJrantford Baptist Church. The newly elected Deacons were ordained by the laying on of hands by the I'astor and Rev. John Harris. January iith. " Brethren Wm. Winter and James Cox were added to the building committee, and the said com- mittee urged to push forward the work as fast as possible ; " and that, in order to do so, " they may obtain money for finishing the building either by borroA-ing the same or furnish- ing it themselves, for which the church would be responsible." Resolved — "That all lotteries, golden-gift enterprises, and cake-cutting for money speculation, this church regards as a species of gambling, * * * that while we deeply sympathize with Brother E. * * * in view of his financial embarrassments, they feel it to be their duty, in view of the interest and honor of Christ's cause, to express their most unqualified disapproba- tion of his conduct in resorting to a lottery for the purpose of extricating himself from his financial embarrassments, * * * doing evil that good may come." January 2 ist. Died — At Delhi, aged thirty years, R. Ann Thompson, fourth daughter of Elder John Harris, of Mount Pleasant, once a member of the Brantford Church. The following is an extract from her published obituary notice : " The (leceasod iiiiide a |nil)lic profession of religion by baptism, and was added to tlie first Townsend Baptist fhiireb at the age of sixteen, and continued lier niend)ersliip with that churcii till about four years ago when she became, with her husband, a resident of this piace, since which time she was a member of the Haiitist Church here. During her illness (which lasted for several months at intervals) she was thoughtful and reflective on her future state, and expressed a willingness to die. She entertained but little hope of reco\ ery, yet she was cheerful. The promises of God were cheering to her mind." Fedruary 24111. A donation visit was paid to Elder r^avidson, the proceeds of which were $150. April ist. Resolved "that after each monthly com- munion a collection shall be taken up for the relief of the indigent members of the church." This has been continued ever since. I R!:V. T. L. DAVIKSON, PASTOR. April 29111. Died—'m Brantford, Mrs. Spencer, the wife of William Spencer, aged 67 years. The following is an extract from her obituary notice : — "The er of the Baptist Church in Brantford, to which she has i)elonged since she has lived in the town.'' May 9TH. Lot No. 4 on the west side of West Street on which the chapel stands, was purchased from Mr. William V'oung, and conveyed to Erastus Benedict, Christopher Ed- mondson. Hector Dickie, William Cole, William Moyle and John Jackson, trustees, all of whom, I believe, have departed this life. Mav 24TH. A special subscription taken up " in aid of the poor, indigent and helpless members of the church." June 3RD. The Pastor and Brethren W. Winter, Wm. Moyle, F. Hill, F. Foster and William Robinson were appoint- ed delegates to attend the Association. The total number of members reported was 157. Where the Association was held is not stated. Dr. Babcock, agent of the American Bible Society, preached and took up a collection in behalf of the said society. Dr. Babcock made a short address at the baptism of several candidates in the Grand River. July 8th. " Fifteen were baptized in the Grand River, in the presence of at least two thousand spectators." July izth. *' The Pastor, Elder Davidson, has visited the baptismal waters three times since the meeting of the Association. On the first of these occasions he baptized two, on the second, four ; and last Sabbath, thirteen rejoicing con- verts were " buried with Christ in baptism " in the presence of about 2,000 spectators. It was a most interesting and deeply solemn season, and considering the largeness of the number assembled, excellent order was preserved. "-C^m/'/rti« Messenger. July 19TH, The Pastor brought the following question before the church : — " Whether this church would recognize and admit a member who was baptized by a Methodist minis- t'-A 32 KKV. T. L. DAVIDSON, PASTOR. Is lii 'I }\ ;!.'i ter under the following circumstances. The individual refer- red to was a Baptist in sentiment, and wished to be baptized by a regular Baptist minister, but her friends prevented her. They consented to her being baptized by a Methodist minis- ter, and she accordingly submitted. Now, that influence is extinct, and she wishes to unite with a regular Baptist Church. " After considerable discussion, it was duly moved and seconded : — ' that this church cannot recognize immersion, when performed by any other than an ordained Baptist minis- ter in good standing, as a regular christian baptism.' " In amendment, " That, while the church cannot recognize baptism, when performed by a Methodist minister, as regular Gospel baptism, yet, when the person so baptized is believed to be, and has been, a christian when so baptized ; and was so baptized to answer a good conscience, and i'; still satisfied with the baptism ; — under such circumstances, we believe it would be the duty of the church to receive, rather than reject, such per- son so baptized." After considerable discussion, " the subject was dropped, and the candidate remains as before." The new church to be insured for $5,000. Brethren Jackson and Young were delegated " to get a good, substan- tial ladder, and fix it at the north end of the chapel." July 26th. As to the renting of the pews in the new chapel, after long discussion, it was Resolved : — "That the six rows of pews nearest the door of entrance, shall remain free seats, for the occupancy of such persons as may be either unable or unwilling to rent pews." A committee was appoint- ed to place a rental on the remaining pews * * * " that the entire sum realized shall be sufficient to meet and cover the annual expenses of the church, including the salaries of the Pastor and Sexton, insurance, fuel, with a sufficient annual sur- plus to create a sinking fund for liquidating the church debt. Committee — " Bicthren Winter, Jackson, Young, Cox and Shenston. Re.its to c:^mmence on the ist September." August 6th. John Jackson, S. K. Dollar and Peter Buck, were appointed a committee to erect a fence on the south and west sides of the chapel lot. August 14TH. Elder Davidson writes me: "In 1852, 20 were baptized ; in 1853, 30 j in 1854, 7. The total since my REV. T. L. DAVIDSON, PASI'OK. 3.1 pastorate of four years and eight months is 103. Our actual present number is 191. Elder Mabee baptized 2 : I'^lder Rees 71; unknown, 2; Elder Winterbotham, 27; I'.lders Crellen and Cleghorn, 3 ; and myself, 103, in all, 215.' Writing in the Christian Messenger about the chapel opening. Brother Davidson says : — " it is computed to hold 750 persons, and is the largest but one in Canada belonging to our denomination. It has been built at a cost of $6,000." Auc.usT 19TH. Sabbath day the new chapel was opened. The dedication sermon proper was preached in the morning, at II o'clock, by Rev. Martin B. Anderson, LL.D., President of Rochester University, New York, from John, xv., 12; which sermon was published in the Christian Messenger, the then denominational organ. In the afternoon Rev. j. R. Nesbit, of Paris, Ontario, preached from 2 Cor. v: 17 ; in the evening, Rev. Mr. Ander- son, from I Cor. xv : 42-43. In the following evening there was a successful tea-meeting — addresses by Rev. Dr. Ander- son, Zenas Freeman and James B. Olcott. At ihis meeting a testimonial in the shape of an electro silver tea service, was presented to Thomas S. Shenston, by the members of the building committee and others, with an ad- dress, to which an answer was made. August 25TH. Messrs. Winter, Moyle, l-oster and Buck, were appointed delegates to St. George, to attend the ordina- tion of William Hulbert, on the 5th of September. Resolved — " That all the seats in the body of the chapel be rented, and that the former resolution providing for twenty free seats be repealed." This day the church meeting was held in the basement of the new chapel for the first time. OcTOBFR 15TH. Thomas S. Shenston presented a full report of the building committee, which was accepted, and the committee discharged and thanked. October 28th. Sisters Julia Oliver, Martha Burgess and Mrs. Jex, were baptized. Supposed to have been the first in the new chapel. November 4TH. " Brethren '1'. L. Davidson, William Winter, Wm. Moyle, F. Foster and E. Benedict, were ap- pointed to sit in council at Boston, Ont., on the 27th of the 3 34 REV. T. L. DAVIDSON, PASTOR. U : month, to take part in the examination of Hrother /iba Canfield for ordination to the work of the ministry." The Pastor, and Rev. John Harris, Brethren I'.li Harris and William Winter, were appointed delegates " to sit in council at Delhi, on the 21st inst., for the purpose of examin- ing and ordaining IJrother 15. H. Rogers to the Gospel ministry." Decemhkr 2ND. A somewhat lengthy "proposition," drawn up by the Deacons, was read before the church by Deacon Moyle, the first and last parts of vvhich we here copy : — " It has pleased Ood to smile on our efforts as a church, not only in temporal, but we hope in spiritual concerns : and we think we are speaking correctly when we say, there never was a time in which more harmony and Christian affection existed than now among us. * * * Brother T. L. I )avidson's duties are now much more onerous than formerly * * * not merely by our progress, but by need of pecuniary aid, in such a manner that his mind may be freed from embarrassment and anxiety. And we, the Deacons, unanimously beg to suggest as to the propriety of increasing his salary from $500 to $650 per annum." A matter of so much importance was "laid over until next Sabbath." December 9TH.— By an apparently unanimous vote the increase to the Pastor's salary was carried. '* 3-1 «1 jl:. : 18^6. January ist. The ministers ac'vertised to be present at our annual tea meeting were — Kev. Wm. Hewson, M.A. Beamsville ; Rev. A. Booker of Hamilton ; Rev. W. Smith St, George ; Rev. E. Clark, Ancaster ; Rev. J. Winterljotham Scotland; Rev. James Cooper, Woodstock ; Rev. J. Nesbit Paris ; Rev. A. Slaght, Waterford ; and the Rev. W. Ryerson together with the ministers resident in the Town. January 28th. << * * * Whereas, there is a consider- able sum of money wanted to meet the demands against the church, * * * and whereas, an offer has been made to loan the church the sum of $2,000 for five years, at ten per cent, per annum— the interest to be paid half-yearly." II RKV. 1. I.. DAVIhSON, r'AsTOk. 35 Resolved : " that the trustees effect such loan, by giving a mortgage on tlie church to the party loaning the money. " It was decided to accept an offer made to loan on a mortgage on the church $2,000 at 10 per cent, inlcrest, half- yearly ! Kor obtaining this 10 per cent, loan, the writer received a formal vote of thanks, moved by Deacon Mcintosh, and seconded by Deacon Winter ! ! Thanks for negotiating a ten per cent, loan ! " How is that for high ? ' When the chap-.l was built, the church numbered 157, the wealthiest of whom, with one exception, were day laboring mechanics. The writer cannot but think, that there would be far fewer appeals to the denomination for aid to build chapels, if the members of those churches used the same self-denial as did the members of the Jkantford Church to build theirs. Fkmruarv 20TH. Died — .\fter a short but painful illness, Mary Elizabeth, only daughter of Deacon Thomas Huskinson. All the Sunday School scholars, led by their teachers, followed her to the grave in pensive silence. This was the fifth time in the short period of five years that this Brother and his wife had been called to follow to the grave those dear to them March 6th. Died — at Brantford, aged 43 years and 7 months, Mrs. Mcintosh, wife of Deacon Mcintosh. The following are extracts from her published obituary notice. " The deceased was a native of Canipl)let()n, .\rj;ylL>,hirc, Scotland, where slie was led in the days of her youth to end)race relij^ion, and unite with the Baptist Church, of which she has ever since continued a consistent and beloved member. ******** " That evening, before leaving tlie scene of nujuial joy, she complain- ed that she felt unwell, and walked home with difficulty. She gradually grew worse until on the I'riday following, medical -^id was called, and no nii'ans left imused to C(jn(|uer her disease, but all in vain. " During her entire sickness she was calm and resigned to the will of (lod, prepared to die, should such ])rove the will of (iod, and willing to live if that should seem best in His sight. In the anticipation of death, she called her children — eight in numt)er, around her bed, on two several occasions, and si)oke to them as only a dying ihristian oiother can speak to her children, whom she is leaving behind in a world of pain ami sin." March 7TH. Resolved, •' that the Deacons be empowered to sell the old lamps at such prices as they can get for them." Was the vote unanimous ? i^^r nn- I 3^' RliV. 1. L. DAVIDSON, PASTOR. [ 1 I!; i;! I' i!^l i ;'■ IK jNIakch 30Tif. Died — Under this date Elder Davidson writes in the Christian Messenger : — -" Death has once again visited our borders. Dear old Sister Devinney is gone. She has ' fought a good fight,' her end was triumphant. Her reason remained to the last. She died on Sabbath evening last, at 9 p.m." April 2 2Nn. A letter appeared in the Christian Messen- ger from Elder Davidson, from which the following is an extract :- " Lasl Sal)l)alli was indceil a l)lesso(l day to ihc Church in this i)lacL'. The \vt)rk ofthc Lord has l)eeii stoa(Hly proyressinj; from week to week in our congregation ; and at tliis date there are al)out 58 persons, mostly heads of families, who liave idenlitied themselves as in(|uirers after trulh ; of these about 34 have embraced Christ, of which number, IJ were 'baptized into Christ," last Sabbath evening, at the close ol the public service. It has seldom been my privilege to administer the ordinance of baptism to so many hajipy converts, before a more solenm. and deeply interested congregation. The chapel was densely crowded, ar.d many wiio came in to witness the administration of the ( Jospel rite, in its jiriniitive siniiilicity, at the close of public service in some of the other chapels in town, were unable to find seats." May 6th. The following are extracts from a long letter from Elder Davidson that appeared in the Christian Messenger of this date : " We met again in the evening at 6.30 p ni., when I preached before an audience of from 900 to 1,000 persons, from Matt. x\i. , 23, ' Hy what authority doest thou these things, and who gave thee this authority." Having preached, and defended the views held by us as a denomination, in respect to the subjects and mode of Christian bajitism, I went down into the waters of baptism, and baptized cig/ihi'n persons, according to tlie letter and spirit of Christ's baptism, \)y liuiyiiie^ them in 'the likeness of liis death." Of these eighteen, hcelTC were heads of tamilies, the other .r/.v were young persons of great promise. Among these were the registrar of this county, his wife, and deputy." ((leorge Foster.) May I 6th. The Pastor, Brethren Tisdale, j\[orton. Hale and Fisher, were appointed delegates to sit in Council with the Church at Cheltenham, to ordain Brother Hill to the ministry. June 4TH. Brethren Winter, Moyle, Shenston, Hale, Tisdale and Cox, were appointed delegates to the Association, the same being held with the First Church, Brantford. Agreeably to the wishes of the ladies, dinner and tea for the delegates, on Friday and Saturday, were served in the basement of the chapel, Reported membership, 242 ; bap- tized during the year, loi. iii kl'.V. r. I,. DAVIDSON, I'AMOK. :>7 IS an letter June i2TH. The following paragraph is taken from a letter that appeared in the Christian Messenger of this date : " In Brantfonl the ordinance of riirislian baptism was administered last Sabl)atii morning, in the (Irand Kivcr, l)y the Rev. T. L. Davidson to two persons, at the conclusion of the forenoon services. In the evening nine more were haptizeil by liini in the i)ai)tistery at the close of the evening sermon, in the presence of a very large audience. It has been the happy privilege of our ikother to baptize loi persons, into the fellow shiii of ilie Hai)list ("inuch in Urantford, since the meeting of the (irand River Associa- tion last June. Truly the Lord has greatly i)lessed this brancii of His Zion."' " .May it still continue to prosper, by the copious outpouring of the Spirit of (iod upon it. It is cheering to reflect, also, that during the past year three young men, two of them the soi ; of this ciunxh, have felt it to be tiieir duty to devote themselves to the Viospel ministry. One of these was ordained last month, as the Pastor of the i{ai)tist Churcli in Cheltenham, and the other two are pursuing their i)reparatory studies in one of the Universities of the United States. May the Lord send forth more labourers into His harvest, for it is truly plenteous." The young man to whom allusion is here made I assume was Brother James Bates. Jui.v 6th. '' Resolved, * ""' * Our Pastor ought to have leave of absence from his duties, to enable him, by God's blessing, to recruit his health * ''' * without being restricted to time. * * * The Pastor gave a most affectionate and touching reply.'" JULV 7TH. the church. Brother Robert Morton elected a Deacon of Jui.v 19TH. On this day. died, at her fathe.'i residence. Township of Brantford, dear, mild, diffident Martha I'oster, aged 21 years. Fiom a losig oi)ituary notice published in the Christian Messenger, July 24th, I clip the following : "Tlie subject of this l)rief ..bitu iry was l)orn at Sabden, in tiie County of Lancaster, Kngland, September I2th, uSjs, and died at her father's residence, near this town, on Saturday, July 19th, 1S56, at 1 1 o'clock in the morning. She emigrated with her father's family in 1S44 from their native land, who settled near the Town of Hrantford, where slie and they iiave liveil ever since that time. ".Ml who Xv/t'ic Martha, will, we are sure, bear tiieir united testimony with ours, that she was, in disposition, one of the 'iiost lovely, friideiit, iiwek M\i\ aiiiiabk young females with whom the\ h ;v ■ ' .'.n aciiuainleil. For several weeks she sought with heartfelt lie ' and penitential sornnv, for the pearl of great price, '>v the use of all tlie means of grace within her reach. At length, while .ilone with (iod. spi; -;i;al light dawned ujion her mind, and she was enabled to rejoice in Ciod he/ Saviour with 'a joy unspeakable and full of giory. ' " A 1 38 REV. T, 1,. DAVIDSON, I'ASTOR. liii !'■ i't " "On Sabbath, the ist clay of June last, she partook for the first and last time of the Lord's Siipjier, after receiving 'the rij;ht hand of fellow- ship ' as a member of the church. Ah I how little did she or the J'astor or any of those present think that she 'would not drink hencefoith of the fruit of the vine, until with her Divine Master she shoidd drink it new in the Father's Kingdom.'" " Although her outward conduct was blameless and her moral de- portment without a single stain, she well knew that she could not be saved by morality or work?, and that she must have a vital interest in Christ and be regenerated in the spirit of her mind, in order to be piepar ed for heaven. i: r ll . 'i ; "In the month of March K'\st, some ten days before the protracted meetings were commenced at the Baptist Church, Brantford, four of the congregation (but not of the Church,) belonging to that place, had appoint- ed an evening for meeting together to relate their religious experience to each other, and seek the salvation of their souls, and Martha was invited to attend along with them. The person who invited her to this meeting, fully explained the object contemplated in calling it, and she seemed to rejoice at having the opportunity, freely openirg her mind to him, and forgetting for the time her natural timidity and reserved ness." "Sister thou wast mild and lovely, Gentle as the summer breeze ; Pleasant as the air of evening, When it floats among the trees. " Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is fled ; Then in heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tear is shed." "The Fosters," — Martha, Alice (Mrs. Wm. Buck), George, for several years virtually sustained our church singing. To do which occasioned them a walk of two and a half miles each way from their home. Many the dark, cold and wet night Martha, with he- sister and brother, tramped this long road. Sei'tkmi'.kr 19TH. Resolved: "That Brother Francis Foster have a license from this church to improve his talents as a preacher." At the same time a similar license was granted to lirother Mcintosh, and one asked for, but not granted, to Brother Holbrook. October 17TH. A committee to which the matter had been referred recommended the publication of Pastor David- son's lecture on baptism. RliV. r. L. DAVIDSON, I'ASTOR. 39 Decemhkr ioth. Deacon William Winter was granted license to preach. B. H. Carr}er ordained at Scotland. Pastor Davidson and R. Morton present. mi- Januakv 5TH, Brother William Rockey, in compliance with the wish of the Church, preached before them, which resulted in — "We earnestly recommend Brother William Rockey to repair to Madison University, to fit himself for the solemn and responsible work of the Gospel ministry." January 8th. A writer in the Christian Messenger wxoXq thus respecting the Sabbath School : "This School, we are informed, was established about 22 years since, and has continued in operation up to the present period. On entering this school we were very agreeal)ly surprised. We expected to see a goodly number of scholars, and a respectable number of teachers ; but we were not prepared to see 164 scholars, ard 27 teachers — 13 male and 14 female teachers. It being our fust visit to a Sabbath School since we left our native land (England), we were highly delighted in witnessing a spectacle so interesting and so lovely, that of devoted and pious teachers who have so little leisure, on account of the multiplicity of their employ- ment, yet employing th^i little leisure in training the youth of our town in tiiose things whicii are calculated to make them useful in time, and happy in titernity. The school is held in the basement of the church ; the ijoin i:i very commodious, and far better in every respect than we expected 10 ilnd U. Mr. William Winter was Superintendent for nearly two years, i.'iu \ti consequence of numerous other duties, he resigned his office a short time sinca, and last week the teachers unanimously elected Mr. T. S. Shonsiun to '11 the vacancy." )a.id- Januarv i4rH. The following is an extract from a letter written by Elder Davidson, under the above date : "Last Sabbath morning we met in it (the chapel) and worshipped with a large congregation, We returned to our homes, and in less than one hour afterward the splendid building was in flames, and the children of our Sunday School were hurrying to the school. " Never was our heart so torn with grief as by this unlooked-for calamity. It was indeed a heart-rending scene to gaze upon, as the noble ' f was onveloped in living fire, surrounded by the weeping children of o::r Siibbath School who had come, books in hand, to take their places as they supposed. "Not a dollar's worth could be saved — the pulpit was burned with the bible and hymn book lying on it, bibles and books in the pews, and a new melodeon belonging to Brother T. S. Shenstcn which had been borrowed from him. ffw 40 KKV. 1. L. UAMDSON, I'ASTOK. :i " The building cost about $10,000, on which was a debt of about $3,400. All is desolation, bleak and cheerless, and no one who has a heart can look on our ruined building, and think of our blighted prospects, and not feel deeply for us." The following is an extract from a memorandum made by the writer, on the first page of the minute-book of the building committee of which he was a member. " The writei attc 1 2th, and was among which was about fifteen /i ing, he had a conversation v , it is supposed the fire origin d the morning service of the church, January ' ■ ' if not the very last, to leave the chapel, past one of the clock. Just before leav- \.\vo ladies by the hot-air register at which led. He partook of a very hasty dinner, and was on his way back to the Sabbath School before two o'clock. He met two of his clerks who informed him that the chapel was all on fire. He arrived at the chapel with all possible speeu, but found it so full of smoke and flame that it was impossible to get out so much as a hymn book. All was burned up." The four first payments made towards the erection of the church were as follows ; — Erastus Benedict, $50 ; Ladies' Sewing Society, $100 ; Matthew Whitham, $57 ; and Hector Dickie, $37.25. January, 17111. " Building committee appointed : — T. S. Shenston, \\'illiam Voung, W. Winter, Robert Morton, James McMichael, B. G. Tisdale, James Cox and Matthew Whitham. Arrangements were made to hold prayer-meeting and Sunday School " in the store recently occupied by Mr. Cox, on the south side of Colborne St." Brethren Shenston and Voung "were appointed a com- mittee to wait on the County Council for the use of the Court House, in which to hold Sunday services." No minutes ap- ))ear as to the result of this application. The writer, however, remembers that the Court House was used for Sunday services until the new chapel was finished. Fri'.ruarv vsi. Received this day, by letter from a Welsh Church, Sister Margaret Williams, who did not under- stand a word of English. Bro. William Morris acted as inter- ])reter. Notwithstanding this ignorance of the English language she attended all our meetings regularly. Fki'.ruakv i6tii. Died, in the Township of Brantford, after a protracted illness, Mrs. Mary 1). Harris, the beloved :i.\. r. I,. DA\ ii)>Li.\', IAS 1 OK 1 i| I Q 5 :t - O 2 < i 0:: '■ en ^ T. - O - U 7 < - CD ,: LU X '" ■-' '' Ml i; Hi . 42 RliV. T, L. DAVIDSON, I'ASTOR. wife of Eli Harris, aged only 21 years. The following are extracts from her obituary notice in the Christian Messenger : " The deceased was a much beloved member of the Regular Baptist Church in lirantford, into the fellowship of which she was received together with her husband in the summer of 1855. Well do we remem- ber the day ot her burial with Christ in baptism. It was a lovely day, and the sun shone brightly — every prospect pleased, for nature was clothed in her gayest garb. At the water we sang a hymn and prayed. Her soul was all on fire with love to Christ, and her angelic countenance was all a-glow with joy and peace, such as the world cannot give. She waded out into the waters of the Grand River with a firm, unflinching step, and was immersed in the Triune name. Her mother died when she was young. Her father, the late Benson Jones, Esq., ot the iiwuship of Brantford, died a few years ago of pul- monary consumption — the same disease which hurried her to her home in heaven so suddenly and unexpectedly. Not long after the death of her father and her man a>'f^!, e\o passed from death to life. Her Christian experience was clear, decided and satisfactory. Her reception of the truth was cordial, and her welcome to the fellowship of the saints was unanimous and hearty. •' * When I am dead," said she, '* sing at my funeral that beautiful hymn so dear to me — " I would not live alway, I ast: not to stay, Where storm after storm rises dark o'er the way." Feijruarv 17TH. Building committee reported plans for a new chapel by Mr. John Turner. After some discussion and suggestions they were adopted, and tenders were to be advertised for. On the invitation of the Pastor of Waterford Church, the Pastor and Brother Mc- Michael visited that church to solicit subscriptions. Feuruarv 27TH. The tenders for the erection of the chapel were opened, and found as follows: — For the entire chapel complete, Messrs. Broughton and Pickering, $11,992. For the carpenter's and joiner's work alone : — Wm. Pickering, $3,440 ; Henry Ray, $3,400 ; Messrs. Strickland and Hagarty, $3j796. The contract was awarded to William Pickering. March i2th. Killed at ihe Desjardins Canal, on the Great Western Railway, in the deplorable and melancholy disaster which occurred there on the 12th of March, Daniel Secord, a beloved member of the Regular Baptist Church, in the town of Brantford, aged 37 years, nine months and six days. The subject of this brief memoir was born in the town of Niagara, on the 6th of June, 1819. " Having 'believed with the heart unto righteousness, he made con- fession with his mouth unto salvation,' and was received into the fellow- j. I REV. 1. L. DAVIDSON, PASTOR. 43 ship of the Regular Baptist Church at the Cross Roads near the town of Niagara, and baptized by Brother George Wilson, who was then, what he would be iioiv, did tiis shattered health permit— a whole souled laborer in the Lord's vineyard. Brother Secord remained a member of that Church for about eleven years, and ceased to be a member of it only when he removed to the town of Brantford, about one year ago. "O 1 the morning of that ever memorable day, March I2th, he left home early to go to Toronto to transact some important business, and was on his way home, having paid for his ticket from Toronto to Pari?, when in attempting to cross the Desjardins bridge he was launched into eternity. He appears to have been in the fore end of the last car, and as no marks or scars were visible upon his body, the probability is that he was suffo- cated by the entire mass of people on that side falling on him. Never will the writer forget the emotions which arose in his soul as he discovered him on the evening of the 13th March, lying cold in the baggage room, among the unrecognized dead. " Mis remains were followed to the grave, on Monday, March i6th, by a very large concourse of sympathizing friends, several of the ministers of the town being among the number. His funeral sermon was preached in the Court House, in the town of Brantford, on the morning of the fol- lowing Sabbath, March 22nd, by his former Pastor, the Rev. Thomas L. Davidson, from Dan. vi. 5 — ' We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his Ged.' " Ai'KiL 2ND. A social was held at the residence of Brother William \'oung for the benefit of Pastor Davidson. $127, the proceeds, were handed to Mr. Davidson, who said : — " Much as I value the ' material aid ' presented to me on that occasion, I value /rt/* more the kind and fraternal feeling which prompted its bestowal. No man can appreciate such tangible tokens of a people's esteem for their Pastor more than I do, however inadequate my pen or my tongue is in the expression of my gratitude and thankfulness." ApRII, 12TH. '• Died—M the Baptist Parsonage, in the Village of Scotland, Brant County, C. W., on the afternoon of Sabbath, the 12th of April ; Elizabeth Carryer, the beloved wife of Rev. Benjamin Carryer, aged 31 years and 8 months." Mrs. Carryer was formerly a member of this church. Aprii, I 6th. The Christian Messenger of this date says : — " The Court House is crowded to excess every Sunday. * * * The superintendent T.S.S. is diffusing his own spirit among the teachers and scholars. He is a thorough going young man, and a punctual attendant. * * * Twenty-three have been re- ceived into the church during the last few weeks, fourteen ot ; ' 1 ': 44 Ki;V. 1. [,. DAMP^OX, I'ASIOR. whom were baptized last Sunday in the Grand River, in the presence of 2,000 spectators. Eight more will be baptized in the same place next Lord's day." April 17TH. The tenders for the brick work of the chapel were opened, and found as follows : — J. and C. Ikck, $2,127; Charles VV. Sears, $2,126. The contract was given to the last named, but the former built it. Ai'KiL 21S1. Purchased as per recommendation of the building committee, the north half of lot No. 3, of Mr. W. F. Chave, paying therefor $900. May 7TH. 1). Davidson and wife, the father and mother of Elder Davidson, were received as members, by letter from Perth. May 2oi'h. The Pastor, Brethren McMichael, Rockey, Young and Pickering, were appointed delegates to aid in the organization of a church in the Toivnship of Onondaga, County of Brant. Junk 22ND. The Rev. Samuel S. Day, the first missionary sent out by the American Union — September 20th, 1835 — to the Telugoos of India, visited the Brantford Church on behalf of that society. He was the guest of the writer during his stay. July 6rH. Died — this day, S. K. Dollar, the Superintendent of the Sabbath School. At one time July 8th. Naomi Shenston was received as a member. She is now (i88y), and has been for the last ten years, treas- urer of the women's department of the identical Home Mission Society of the United States, that sent Bro. Blees to Brantford, fifty years ago. Septemher 2 1 ST. Died — at ATontjo Bay, Jamaica, of yellow fever, after a painful sickness of four days, Annie Hallam, the beloved wife of E. R. Pbillipo, aged 19 years. She was for some time a member of the Brantford Church. AuiiusT iiTH. The church requested Pastor Davidson to have his lectures on baptism, in reply to those of Rev. John Wood, published, which was done. Church to pay any loss. « KKV. T. I.. D.WIDSOX, I'AMOK 45 THOS. D. CRAWFORD, I)i;aci)N. Hern I ltt..l)i-r -js, \s'Ih. Died Fcliru.iry -J". ISM. OcTOHKR. Was received by letter from the United States, Thos. I). Crawford and wife. Notwithstanding "comparisons are odious," no Deacon, I am confident, will take objection to my characterizing Deacon Crawford as a 1 )eaconamong Deacons, and one who comes nearer than any of us his colleagues to Timothy's (I. Tim. iii.-8) s* -idard of the (lualifications of a Deacon. The following are extracts from his obituary notice : ill 46 REV. T. L. DAVIIiSON, I'ASTOR. |i I ' 1 ' ! i; I ' -!l "Thomas D. Crawford was born in the County of IJrant on October 28th, 1828, and died February 20th, 18S4. He was the second child in a fannily of six children. His father, Seth Crawford, came to Canada from the State of New York as a missionary to the Indians, and after many years of faithful service, died in the year 1848, respected and loved by all who knew him. In- 1855, he settled upon the farm in Brantford Town- ship, which his father had procured from the Indians. " The deceased was for many years a prominent member and Dea- con in the First Baptist Church in Brantford, and was universally admir- ed for his conscientious devotion to the chuich which he loved. * * "His work in connection with the church was always performed in a remarkably quiet, unostentatious manner, and with such fidelity and painstaking as endeared him to his brethren. ' With charity for al), and with malice toward none ' he stood by his convictions of truth and right, and was recognized by all who knew him as a man of of sterling integrity. In his death the church has lost one of its very best members, and society one of its most valuable citizens. " His funeral occurred on the 22nd of February. A very large com- pany of neighbors and friends assembled at his late residence at two o'clock p.m , and after a brief prayer by Rev. J. B. Tuttle, the procession moved to the First Baptist Church, where the religious services were con- diicted by Pastor Tuttle, assisted by the Rev. James Grant of Paris. Over fifty carriages and sleighs followed the remains from the house to the church, where they were met by hundreds of the citizens of Brantford. The pulpit and furniture were handsomely draped, and in front of the desk stood a beautiful floral anchor, the gift of the children of the Mission School over which the deceased had presided for a number of years. The large audience-room was crowded, many being obliged to stand through- out the service. Deacons T. S. Shenston, Ceo. Hill, E. Benedict, Geo. Chitttenden, D. Dengate and Wm. Moyle acted as pall bearers. Seldom in the history of the church has death removed one from our midst so universally mourned by the entire church and community, and none could have been more sadly missed than this dear servant of the Lord." The following are extracts from the published funeral sermon : — " When the greatest of American statesmen died, Rufus Choate said, "Boston will he lonesome without Daniel Webster." Brethren, we shall be lonesome without Deacon Crawford. He was a valuable man to the church. Indeed, we had almost come to regard him as almost invaluable. No man has given so much time and labor to the church as he has done. Deacon Shenston, who knew him longer and more intimate- ly than any of us, and who has always had a high appreciation of his service, has demonstrated by facts and figures that, since his connection with the church, he has travelled, in his attendance upon its services, a distance of thirty-seven thousand five hundred miles, or once and one- half times around the globe. " He has done more work with less co operation and encourage- ment from liis brethren than any man I have ever known, and he did it without a single word of complaint. For eight years he has had charge I f RKV. T. [.. DAVIDSON, PASTOR. 47 of the Mission School on Terrace Hill, where he has conducted three services every week ; and it is the testimony of one who knows, that he has not been absent but twice in five years. When we remember the distance that he had to travel, living as he did, three miles from the school, the statement seems almost incredible. Yet he did it in winter and in summer, through pelting storm and scorching heat, and no man ever heard him say that he was tired or discouraged. Surely none but a generous, self-sacrificing spirit could have done so much." "The Christian graces were so evenly balanced as to give him strength of character. Did you ever know him to become impatient ? I never did. Did you ever hear him speak an unkind word of any man, woman, or child ? I never did. Did you ever see him discouraged ? I never did. Did you ever know him to withhold any assistance that he could render the destitute and needy ? I never did. Did you ever know him to exciiange principle for policy ? I never did. Did you ever see him refuse to work because some one else would not work ? I never did. lie was a man of such stability and strength of character that you always knew where to find him." NovKMUEK 27TH. Resolved^ "that the basement of the new chapel be opened for public worship on the last Sabbath of the year, and that Elder AUington of Paris be invited to preach in the morning and evening," 18^8. January 28th. Died-tX her late residence, Darling street, Brantford, Mrs. Mary Hammill, wife of John Hammill, after a short illness and much suffering. The following is from her obituary notice in the Christian Messenger : — " Our departed sister was the eldest daughter of the late Rev. Reuben Crandell, formerly Pastor, successively, of the Kaptist Churches of Ancaster, St. George, Southwold and Alymer, C. W. She was born near Saratoga Spring's, Saratoga County, N.V., on the 24th of October, 1 791 ; so that at the time of her death she had attained the age off' years, less four days. Her father's family returned to Canada while r;.i was quite young. The country was then for the most part a wilderness ; yet, in the Township of Townsend, the Lord appeared to her in mercy in the salvation of her soul about A. D. 1820. She there professed her faith in Christ, was 'Iniried with Christ in baptism,' and united with the liaptist Church in Boston. When the Baptist Church in Brantford was organized Dec. 22nd, 1833, she was one of the ( riginal constituent members, and has continued to hold her place as a member till the day of her death." Died — at his residence, on Queen street, George Cummins, aged 43. The following is an extract from the published obituary notice : — 48 REV. T. [,. DAVIDSON, TASTOR. \.'r ;il "About seven years ago, he removed with his family to the Town uf Brantfor(l,and with his wife and daughter united with the First Church, of which he died a member. Since the writer's acquaintance with him, he has been the subject of continued allliction. A wasting consumption had fastened its fan^s upon his vitals ; and this disease at last brought him down to his grave. Throughout his lonf; allliction, during which he wasted away to a skeleton, he never murmured, nor repined at the deal- ings of Providence, either with him or his family." Fki'.ru AKV 3RD. The church formed an Auxiliary Society to the Baptist Missionary Convention of Canada : James McMichael, President ; James Cox, Treasurer ; and George Connor, Secretary. IMarch 1ST, The Pastor, and Brethren Broughton and Edmondson, were appointed delegates to attend a council to be held with the East Flamboro Church " for the purpose of examining an individual." March inn. The building committee was authorized to borrow $800 " to the best of their ability," March 22ND. "The members of the Baptist Church and congregation in the town of Brantford, met together durinj; the afternoon and evening of Thursday, the 22nd inst., at the house of their Pastor, the Rev. Thos. L. Davidson, for the purpose of paying him what is familiarly known as a " Donation Visit." — The house was crammed to its utmost capacity, and the hours glided away very pleasantly and prohtably. Had it not been that the brethren and friends from the country had left for their homes before the friends from the town came in the evening, there would not have been anything like room for the accommodation of those who flocked in to manifest their good feeling and liberality toward their Pastor. The proceeds will amount to about $150." May 13 ih. Brother William Robinson received the sanction of the church to preach. M\\ 181 [[. The Pastor, and Brethren J. Hale, William Winter and T. Baldwin, were appointed delegates to sit in Council with the Baptists of IngersoU, with the view of recog- nizing them as a church. Brother T. Baldwin was granted a license to preach. June ist. At a special meeting held in the basement of the chapel a most hearty vote of thanks was passed to Brother James McMichael, for the valuable aid he has rendered to the committee during the erection of the chapel. UKV. T. L. DAVIDSON, PASTOR. 49 the Town it Church, with him, nsumption DUght him which he t the deal- > Jul V 4TH. The Church sent five hundred copies of the New Testament for circulation among I'ather Chini(iuy's people. Auc'.usi I nil. Died — at Brantford, Lucy Winter, daughter of \V. and K. Winter. ^ Society : James . George hton and ouncil to Lirpose of ithorized on in the ivening of Thos. L. lown as a )acity, and not been leir homes would not ho flocked itor. The ved the William o sit in af recog- iment of Brother d to the January 23RI). The following churches were reciuested to send their Pastors and delegates to sit with the Brantford Church, on Monday, the 31st, to examine, and if thought fit, to ordain Mr. Robert McClelland to the Gospel ministry : Brethren Morton, Pilsworth, Winter, Moyle, Jackson, Sutton, Shenston and Whitham, were delegates of the Brantford Church. Fehruary 3KU. A meeting for ordaining Bro. Robert McClelland. Ordination — Pursuant to former notice, a Council was convened in the IJaptist Chapel, Brantford, on Monday last, at eleven o'clock, to take into consideration the propriety of setting apart to the Gospel ministry the Rev. Robert McClelland, late of Cork, Ireland. Fei!Ruarv 15TH. Died — at Mount Vernon, where she was born, Miss Sarah Anne Miles, at the time of her death the eldest daughter of William and Ellen Miles, aged 16 years and 3 months. The following are extracts from her obituary notice : "A year ago, she was residing temporarily in the town of Brantford with her aunt, in order that she might be near the physician who was prescribing for her. A protracted meeting was then in progress in the liaptist Chapel, which she attended very regularly, evincing a deep inter- est in her soul's eternal welfare. When the power of the Gospel, applied to her heart, by the Holy Spirit, led her to see her lost state, she shed tears of anguish in view of the sins of her youth, and when she beheld Jesus as Z/^^- Saviour her young heart leaped for joy. It was not until the i8th day of July that she was enabled to follow her Saviour in the ordin- ance of Christian Baptism, along with several others, who had been made partakers of like precious faith — among whom was her aunt, and the late Miss Eliza M. Winter. " / am young," she said to a friend, " but I can live to Christ, and if / die. J can die to Him." When asked by her dear Christian Mother as death drew near, •• Are you afraid to die ? " She replied, *' No, tny hope is in Jesus Christ, and Him alone" The day previous to her death, she 4 '^r^ 50 REV. T. L. DAVIDSON, PASTOR. was as well as usual, and spent the day in knitting and making a mat of tissue paper. She was taken ill at 9 p.m., on Monday, ihe I4lh inst., and died about 6 o'clock on the following morning. ' A sadiieiiing feeling seizes nic, As 1 think that tliou art gone ; lint I see thee yet by an eye of failh, As tnou wear'st thy dazzling crown. I will nK-'t thee again, thou bles.^ed one, When m, toils on earth ate o'er — And grasp tny kind and gentle hand. On Canaan s peaceful shore." Fei'.ruarv qth. The Pastor obtained the sanction of the Church for next Sabbath morning, in order that he may preach the dedication sermons of the new chapel in South Dumfries. April 141:1, Died — at Brantford, William D. Rockey, 28. A word or two about this Brother. Poor Brother Rockey ! He was a stout, healthy looking young man of about twenty-eight years of age. It was soon made manifest that he possessed more than ordinary talents for the preaching of the Gospel, and he was recommended by the church, January 5th, 1857, to devote himself to the Christian ministry, which he cheerfully consented to do ; and, accordingly, went to Madison University for the purpose of qualifying himself for his life-work as a minister. He found himself so much below his fellow students in education, that, " to catch up with them," he overworked, and thereby brought on sickness which resulted in his death. His parents, having died when he was young, and con- sequently having no home, the writer invited him to his house, which, on his return, he was only too willing to accept. When Mrs. Shenston was leading him up the stairs, which he ascended with some difficulty, he said with tears in his eyes, " Oh, Mrs. Shenston, I shall never come down these stairs again, until I am brought down in my coffin I' And so it was. He died the death of a Christian, April 14th, 1859. He told the writer on his death-bed that he had preached one hundred sermons. Poor Rockey ! A neat tombstone has been erected at his grave in the Brantford cemetery by a few friends of the Boston and Brantford Churches. April 15TH. By resolution, members were required to pay all indebtedness before receiving a church letter. RKV. T. I,. DAVIDSON, PASTOR. 51 Junk 14TH. The Pastor, and Brethren Morton, Moyle, E. Benedict, Francis Foster, W. Young and J. Hale, were ap- pointed delegates to attend the Association. The plice of meeting not named. Novp:mri:r 2nd. Died — at Owen Sound, Mary Winter- botham, the wife of the Rev. John Winterbotham, aged 7 1 years. 1860. January 4TH. Pastor Davidson handed in his resigna- tion. After discussion, resolution and amendment, it was moved by Bro. Shenston, and seconded by Bro. P. Buck, that the resignation be not accepted, when a very large proportion of the members voted in favor of the resolution. January 8th. With the exception of four who did not vote, the church was unanimous for the Pastor to withdraw his resignation. January i6th. The Pastor, Brethren Morton, Winter, Sutton, Smith, Young, Benedict and Crawford, were appointed delegates to meet in Council to be held in Onondaga, Re Brother Islip's ordination. Feuruary 24TH. Z^m/— At his own residence in the Township of Blenheim, County of Oxford, in the 87th year of his age, the Rev. Francis Pickle, member of the Baptist Church in Blenheim. He was born in 1773, and early became the subject of deep conviction. When about eight or nine years of age, a young man came up .ind spoke to him about Jesus ; and this was the means of his early conversion. lie removed, when (juite young, to New Brunswick, and soon began to publish life and salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. He was set apart for the work of the ministry, and continued to be a zealous and successful labourer there for many ye.irs. He afterwards removed to Canada. Here he continued to preach for some years, when he again visited his old home ; and, during his stay there, he baptized about three hundred persons. Returning again to Canada, he spent the remaining years of his life in Blenheim. He was the second Pastor of that church, and the first to promote the temperance cause there. In temporal things he pro«ppred, even as his soul pros- pered. This Elder assisted in the organization of the church in 1833, and baptised some of its first members. March 5TH. After receiving the letter, it was moved by Brother Scott, and seconded by Brother Reed, that the request of Pastor Davidson be granted, and his resignation be accepted. 52 REV. T. L. DAVIDSON, PASTOR. tl ii By a resolution of the Church, Pastor Davidson's letter of resignation was copied in the Church book, covering three pages. Extracts therefrom : — " Two months ago, when I resigned, I was requested to continue "'' * * by a sweeping vote, which carried with it the whole church, save ten of its members. "With an aching heart, I again took the Pastoral charge of church. * * * I ^ras the more encouraged in this hope, from t». . fact that those who had labored to bring about my resignation, and who voted to accept it when tendered, avowed their willingness and determi- nation to work with the Pastor, if he would continue. " I can well afford to contend with the flesh and the Devil, without the Church ; but 1 have neither the will nor the heart to contend against members of the same body. " I leave you with profound regret and sorrow ; and wherever my lot may be cast, be assured I shall never cease to love you, and think with pleasure of the years of peace and prosperity I have spent among you. " The Church was small and distracted when I assumed the over- sight in 1850, and, of the members who were then in fellowship, only twenty-eight now remain. I have baptized 340 ; members restored, 30," etc., etc. June 5TH. Edmund Foot (a colored man) was received this day by letter from the Dresden Church. Some of his addresses at our prayer meetings were both amusing and pro- fitable. One of these I recall well. He was representing Bible promises as grapes on the vine, and holding up his hands, said : " Oh, my ! How thick and beautiful the clusters hang away up there ! They go right up out of sight I Tl.e grapes that I eat are very poor ones compared with those out of my reach, but they keep spiritual life in me." The writer was at his bedside a short time before he died, and made some remarks to him about "crossing the river." In a whisper he made answer : — "It is nof a river. I can see it plain, it is just a /iWe silvery stream^ and I can easily step right over, and I will do so just as quick as the Lord tells me to." Sometime in the month of April, and while without a Pastor, Thomas Cull, a student from Madison University, supplied the church ; and continued his services for seven months with great acceptance. This young student Brother was never Pastor of the Church, but inasmuch as he supplied several months for us and gave such general satisfaction, I felt confident that many of the old members would be pleased to be thus reminded of him, hence the portrait. ■^ STUDENT THOMAS CULI, SUPPI.YINC. 53 me THOMAS CULL (-ii I ins 1 1 •STPI'LUCl) ■ FKiiM .\PK1I. rn i)( iiilU-R, IKiid. the us When leaving, the ladies of the church presented him with a well-filled purse most pleasing to both the donors and the donee. His home was with the writer. June 5th. Brethren Winter, Morton, Moyle, Shenston, Cull, Sutton, Benedict and Whitman, were appointed delegates to attend the Association which was held in Drumbo. T^ ^m-^s^sansmm 54 WITHOUT A PASTOR. i n t ■'■ June 15TH. Circulars were issued appealing for sub- scriptions towards the payment of the church debt. June iqth. '■'■Died—ki his residence in Mt. Pleasant, County of Brant, Donald McDiarmid. He was born in Perthshire, Scotland, in 1784, and became in early life the subject of saving grace through the instrumentality of the lialdanes. He was baptized fifty years ago by the Rev. Arch. McLean, and united with a branch of the Haldane Church. He emigrated to this country in 1816, and settled in Mount Pleasant. After some time he united with the Boston Church, then under the pastoral charge of Elder John Harris, whose earnest labours did much in permanently planting Baptist sentiments in the settlement of Boston and the regions round about. When Elder Rees came to the province and commenced his labours in Brant ford, it was thought advisable to secure the organization of a Baptist Church in that town. To accomplish this object. Deacon McDiarmid and wife received their letters from the Boston Church, and, with a few others, were formed into the Baptist Church of Brantford, oj which he remained a Member and a Deacon until his death. Although unable of recent years regularly to attend this church, yet he regarded it aa his home, and rejoiced greatly in its abundant prosperity. Soon after the organization of the Brantford Church, he procured, from Mr. Biggar, of Mount Pleasant, a site for a chapel free 'of charge ; and through the exertions of Elder Rees and others, with himself, the old Baptist Chapel was built. This building was, but a few years since, and during the suc- cessful pastorate of Elder Davidson, supplanted by a new and costly edifice, which was destroyed by fire. Upon its ruins the present elegant and spacious Baptist Chapel stands. Our Brother's career was one of uniform consistency and devotion, and not unfrequently did his soul abound with joy as he listened to the doctrines of the Gospel. He loved to hear and converse about the cross of Christ. Frequently he was heard to say — " There is something soul-satisfying in the simple story of the Saviour's death for sinners." He loved Christ, and loved the truth for His sake. The day of our Brother's departure was not attended with any premonitions that death was so near. He attended to his usual matters of business ; and after family devotion, which he was accustomed to ob3erve, he retired to rest, and soon after called to Mrs. McDiarmid that he felt ill, and before she was able to call the inmates of the house he expired." July 8tii. The Church clerk was instructed to invite the Rev. G. M. W. Carey, of St. Catharines, and Rev. E. W. Bliss, of Oswego, N.Y., to come and preach with a view to the Pas- torate ; "and also inform Rev. John E. Ball, who had preached for us for two Sabbaths for the same purpose, of this action on the part of the Church." July a2ND. "The clerk was instructed to write to Rev. E. W. Bliss, to visit us as soon as possible — * * * to write to Rev. J. E. Ball, explaining the reason of the delay in not sending him a definite answer," etc. ^± REV. JOHN AI.liXANDER, PASTOR. 55 July 31ST. "It was resolved to write to Rev. T. T.. Davidson to preach and baptize for us next Sabbath." * * * "Carried unanimously, with the exception of two." SEPTE>ri5ER 2N1J. " Moved by Brother Evans, and sec- onded by Brother Scott, "that Rev. John E. Ball be invited to become our Pastor until next spring." In amendment — "Moved by Brother Moyle, and seconded by Brother Reid, that Mr. Ball be not so invited. Amendment carried." " Moved by Brother Wm. Buck, and seconded by Brother Evans, that Mr. Ball be invited to supply for us until spring." Motion lost. Decemi'.er i6th. "The Rev. John Alexander, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church in this town, related his change of views on baptism, and desired to be baptized and unite with the Church. " Mrs. Isabella Alexander, his wife, made also a similar request." 1861. January 4TH. " The following Churches were mvited to send delegates to a Council to consider the propriety of ordain- ing Brother John Alexander to the work of the Christian min- istry — namely, Beamsville, St. Catharines, Hamilton, Toronto, Ancaster, St. George, (lovernor's Road, Paris, Blenheim, Drumbo, Onondaga, Dundas, Boston, Woodstock and Water- ford." The delegates from Brantford Church were : — "Bretliren Wm. Winter, R. Morton, T. Pilsworth, Wm. Moyle, Samuel Reid, T. S. Shenston, Wm. Buck and M. Whitham." Such an ordination took place, but no entry whatever has been made in the Church book respecting it. Mr. Alexander at or shortly after his ordination, became our Pastor, but no entry is made in the Church book thereof. Not very complimentary this to Mr, Alexander. January 24TH. "The Pastor, Brethren Pilsworth, Foster, Whitman and Sutton, were appointed delegates to sit in Council with the Governor's Road Church, relating to the ordination of W. W. Moore to the work of the ministry." Hi I I H i 56 REV. JOHN AI.EXANDKR, PASTOR. April 15TH Still another effort was made to secure money to pay off the debt, and finish off the upper part of the chapel : $550 were subscribed on the spot. April i6th. The Pastor, and Brethren Morton, Winter, Moyle and Sutton, were appointed delegates " to attend the ordination of Brother Clerihew, of the Paris Church." May 20TH. Brethren Robert Morton, George Foster, Thomas Broughton and Chas. Jarvis, were appointed a com- mittee " for finishing the chapel ;" and it was Resolved that "all contracts be given out by tender." Up to this time the church had been using only the base- ment of the chapel. May 2 2ND. ^^ Died — At Villa Nova, Andrew J., beloved son of Julius and Sarah Rouse, aged 27 years and 9 months. Brother Rouse was a decided, meek, humble, and devoted follower of Christ. lie was baptised into the Brantford Church by the Rev. T. L. Davidson, in the summer of 1858, and soon after united with his wife, by letter, at Boston. Con- sumption had marked him for its prey." July 6th. George 'iatt was this day drowned at the Homedale Dam. Aged 20 yearr. Septemp.er I 6th. ** Died — In Brantford, after a protracted illness of five weeks, Ann Collins, the beloved wife of Robert Smith, and third daughter of Deacon Winter of Brantford. The natural amiability and quiet unobtrusive manner of the deceased, to which were added the graces of a consistent Christian character, endeared her to all her acquaintances. She was born at Pickering, C. W., on October 2, 1838 ; and brought to a know- ledge of the truth in tlie early part of 1S55, and baptised by her Pastor and b»otherin-law, the Rev. T. L, Davidson, at Brantford, on the 8th of July of that year. Having lived from that period a life of faith upon the Son of God, she was released from her sufferings on the i6th of Sept., and fell asleep in Jesus." September i8th. Died — In the Town of Brantford, Harriet, relict of the late Thos. Andrews. Our departed sister passed through a severe trial last m inter in the death of her husband, an event which, we believe, was greatly blessed to her soul. After a dreary season of spiritual declension, it pleased God to reclaim and quicken her by means of outward trials. Having been received by the Brantford Church, she was baptized on pro- fession of her faith, on Sabbath 4th August last. On Tuesday evening, i Ihii KKV. JOHN ALEXANDKR, PASTOR. 57 I 4 ^1 '^MMMIBMMMfffKf'''i" '?^?- ■■ - />.,; , ^ '^'S^S mMlHIfilliJINlP^inlir feX- ■. liS m^^^y^^jf^^ te^ 1 i «^^£^M 1 ^^^^^B ^HB^ ^ ^9 >\>aH 1 BpTJU^^^^WMKr^^H wKSM > -» ^^ 1 ^iB§K^p^i!^^if'^ v' "^i^sii 1 1 pP^^^H ^In C ^'. '^^ Hi ^.^^^H^l HHjgH ?f i- ■ ,-^^- - REV. JOHN ALEXANDER PASIOK I'KiiM JAMAUV, |si;i, Id I )1 ■aI;M I'.l-.P, Is.; e Thos. winter greatly ion, it trials, on pro- /ening, the 17th inst., while preparing for the prayer-meeting, she was suddenly seized by the hand of death, and breathed her last at 5 o'clock next morning. Septemher 29TH. Died — af Brantford, Anne Grey, the beloved wife of William Young, Esq. The following is an extract from her obituary notice : — m I |» Ki ' \'} i(|i S8 REV. JOHN ALEXANDKR, PASTOR. " The deceased was much esteemed in the community in which she resided. A well-balanced mind, richly stored with valuable knowledge — a highly cultivated intellect — a sweet and gentle disposition — a deep- toned piety were characteristics which command the respect and affection of her acquaintainces. Hers was an intelligent Christianity, based upon a clear discovery, and heart-reception of Bible truth. She was born ar.d educated in the City of Edinburgh, and in common with her country people, she was well instructed in the Scriptures. From a child, she gave evidence of love to the Saviour. At the age of seventeen she was baptized by one of the Pastors of Bristol Street Church, Edinburgh ; and after coming to America was for some time a memljer of the Washington Street Baptist Church, Buffalo, N.V. For the last three years she has been a much esteemed member of the Brantford Church, and till within a short time before her last illness, a valued teacher of the Sabbath-school. Not only her bereaved husband and relatives, but the whole Church feel the sad blank occasioned by her removal. This is the fifth member of the Brantford Church removed by death within a few weeks. Oh I that the loud call were laid to heart and blessed to us as a people." October 20Tn. " On motion of Brother Foster, a special devotional meeting was appointed to be held on Wednesday next, to ask God to aid and direct us in our present financial difficulties." November 24TH. " Brethren Crawford, Edmondson, and Benedict, were appointed delegates to sit in council with the Orangeville Church, to set apart Brother Allan Kitchen to the work of the ministry." 1862. April 13TH. The upper part of the new chapel was opened. In the morning a sermon was preached by Dr. Caldicott, of Toronto ; in the afternoon, a sermon by Dr. Fyfe, of Woodstock ; and in the evening, a sermon by Rev. G. W. M. Carey, M.A., of St. Catharines. The collections for the day amounted to $145. On the following evening a most successful tea meeting was held, at which addresses were made by Revs. P. Clerihew and Drummond. The whole cost of the building, exclusive of the site, was $20,000; on which, at this time, there was a debt of $6,000. The amount realized from the tea meeting was $210. John Turner, of Brantford, was the architect. T 1 April 2 2nd. Brother Dungey (a colored Brother) was appointed sexton, at a salary of $100 per annum. KKV, lOlIN ALKXANDER, I'ASTOR. 59 April 28th. "Moved by Brother Shenston, seconded by Brother Young, that, inasmuch as the choir has disbanded, we have none for three months, and Brother Pilsworth lead the singing for three months." " In amendment it was moved by Brother Sutton, and seconded by Brother Minore, that Brethren Foster, Buck, Morton and Mr. A. W. Smith, be a committee to form a choir." Stcond amendment, "That Deacon Pilsworth, and Brethren Foster and Buck, be a committee to form a choir." The last amendment carried. Monday, the 26th of May, 1862, died, at the residence of her son, Erastus Benedict, Martha, widow of the late Capt. John Benedict, of Hamilton, N.Y. She was over eighty-three years of age, and for forty years had been a zealous Christian. She was baptized by Elder Haskell, of Hamilton, N.Y. Since 1 85 1 she had made her home with her son, a few miles south of Brantford, where she died. She was the grandmother of Deacon Alonzo Benedict, and of Lewis Benedict, our church treasurer. She was often called "that dear old body" by many who knew her as the church members did. Few women possessed the same spiritual magnetism as she. She was always happy, and never spoken to but the sweetness of her Christian character made itself manifest. June 2 2nd. The Pastor, Brethren W. Winter, R. Morton, Wm. Moyle, E. Benedict, Wm. Young and Wm. Skelley, were appointed delegates to attend the Association. Extracts from Church letter :— Sunday school, 200; T. S. Shenston, superintendent ; George Foster, teacher of the male Bible class ; Miss Jemima Shenston, teacher of the female Bible class; number baptized, 29: received by letter, 14; present number, 332. This Association was held in Brant- ford, June 27th. July 2oth. The Pastor, Brethren Morton, and Wm. Young, were appointed delegates to sit in council with the Stratford Church, to take part in the ordmation of Brother Shrimpton to the Gospel ministry, and also to aid in the for- mation of a new church in Wellesley. Died, Tuesday, August 4th, in Branttord, Margaret, wife of Deacon John Jackson, and mother of the Rev. John Jackson D.D., now Pastor of a Baptist Church in Bloomington, Illinois. Mi !: I •' t, 60 REV. JOHN ALEXANDER, I'ASTOR. She was a dear and much beloved Sister. Her loss was very much telt at tlie time. She was converted through the instrumentality of Elder Rces, and baptized by him. AudUST agTH. The auditors reported that they had ex- amined the accounts of T. S. Shenston, treasurer of the building fund, and that "they are found all correct," showing the amount owing by the church, interest added up to September, to be (exclusive of the sum borrowed from the Trust and J -oan Company) $2,430.69, as shown by the following: Due Wm. Young, $734.66 ; l'>astus Benedict, $223.28 ; T. S, Shenston, •1^''>53-3i ; Wm. Mitchell, $62.50; VVm." Winter, $516.94; I. Cockshutt, $40 ; total, $2,430.69. Sunday, September 6th, died, at Brantford, David David- son, aged 81 years, and father of the Rev. T. L. Davidson. He was born in the town of Brechin, in Scotland, in the year 1 782. He was early the subject of religious impressions, but took no decided step in religious matters until after his marriage. He was twelve years in the. British Army ; subsequent to which, he travelled with the Earl of Panmure as confidential attendant. In the year 1832, he came to Canada, and his family in the year following. His funeral sermon was preach- ed by Rev. A. Caldwell, of Dundas, from Psalm xxxvii : 37. Decemi'.er 4TH. Pastor Alexander tendered his resigna- tion in a long letter, of which the following are extracts : — " Having received, unsought and unexpected by me, a unanimous call from the First Baptist Church, of Montreal, I beg to inform you that, after mature and prayerful deliberation, and taking all the past circumstances into account * * * I feel it my duty to accept of that call ; and, in consequence, to tender my resignation of the Pastorate of this church, to take effect at the close of my financial year in the end of January, * * * The peculiar inviting iield of usefulness pre- sented in Montreal * * * i can heartily say that my heart's wish is, that the richest blessings of a Covenant God may rest on you all. I can never forget the many proofs of affection and esteem that I have received, etc." On reading this letter, it was moved by T. S. Shenston, and duly seconded and carried: — "Whereas our much beloved Pastor, Rev. John Alexander, has resigned the Pastoral charge REV. JOHN AI.l.XANnER, PASTOR. 6i iY loss was irough the us resigna- cts : — by me, a lontreal, I liberation, t * * isequence, church, to he end of Iness pre- that my nant God proofs of nston, and beloved ral charge of this church in order to accept that of the Uaptist Church in Montreal city : — Resolved, that, while with great reluctance we accept the resignation of a Pastor whom we all love, and under whose brief ministry we have all been so much profited, we desire to place on record that, in our opinion, the cauo^s as- signed by him for such an important step are not of such a character as to justify the severance of the relationship of Pastor and people ; while, at the same time, we are fully satisfied as to the purity of motives which have led our Pastor to this decision." Died — Sabbath Morning, December 7th, at the residence of her son, Henry Moyle, Mrs. Anne Moyle, aged 71 years. This much beloved sister was born in Dorsetshire, i''.ngland, in the year 1790. At the early age of fifteen, she became seriously impressed with the importance of eternal things. These impressions resulted in her conversion to Clod. Of her the Canadian Baptist of January 8th, 1863, says : — " Her earnest love to Christ soon gave her pleasing work. Finding many of the young around her ignorant of Ciod and the way of Salvation, she exercised her mind in teachint^ a Sabbath school, and using her spare time in behalf of the destitute, and for those who knew not God. It was her meat and her drink to work for Christ and Us glory. The sick and the poor found in her a warm-hearted friend, and one that delighted to lead them to the treasures of Divine truth. In the village in which Sister Moyle resided, the Sabbath school, commenced ))y her, grew by degrees to an evening meeting, there being no place of worship nearer than two miles." 186^ January 25TH. " On motion of Brother George Foster, Friday evening next was appointed for a social meeting, in view of Pastor Alexander's leaving us." January 29TH. Was held a farewell social, and bidding good-bye to our then ex-Pastor, Rev. John Alexander; Dea- con Moyle, chairman. He expressed his entire satisfaction with Mr. Alexander's past ministry, and the kindest wishes for his future prosperity and usefulness. Bro. George Foster was called, on behalf of the committee to present an address to the retiring Pastor, and a purse con- taining $102. Miss Jemima Shenston, in behalf of the Bible class ; and Naomi Shenston, in behalf of her class, presented testimonials. i'!^ 62 REV. JOHN ai,f:xander, pastor. I: I '' Mr. Alexander regretted that he was called to part with a people he so much loved, but, having made his removal a sub- ject of earnest prayer that he might he led aright, he could not doubt, from the indications he had received, that the step he was taking was in the path of duty, and, therefore, it became him to follow the good hand of (lod in this painful separation. Expressions of sympathy and good-will were spoken by many, and /^/Z by all. Died— on Wednesday, February 4th, at Brantford, after a brief illness of only thirty-two hours, the wife of the Rev. John Alexander. On the Sabbath previous to her death she attended church in her usual health and cheerfulness, and commemor- ated with her fellow church members the death of her Re- deemer. She informed several of her more intimate friends that she had more than usually enjoyed the presence of her Lord at His table that day. On the previous Tuesday Mr. Alexander left for Mont- real. Mrs. Alexander retired to rest the night of her decease at the usual hour, without any warning of approaching death. The writer, his wife with other members were present when she died, and will never forget the scene. She was indeed a dear, good woman, and one whom no one could help loving. In alluding to her death, the Canadian Baptist says : '* Mr. Alexander spent an hour or two with us on Wednesday even- ing, and showed us the photographs of his dear family, whom he hoped soon to bring down to his new h me in Montreal. * * * At the very time Brother Alexander was seated in our parlor conversing socially with us, death deprived his dear ones of their mother, and removed his earthly comforter." The following are extracts from her published obituary notice : "It is seldom, indeed, that we are called upon to chronicle dence more striking, or a death more unexpected, than that cont % the above announcement, * * * "On Tuesday, Mr. Alexander left her for Montreal, bidding i-^r for a time farewell; but expecting in a very few months to be joined by his beloved wife and family. After his departure she seemed happy and cheerful, attending with her usual activity to domestic duties, and occa- sionally singing some verses of her favorite hymn. She retired to rest at her usual hour, with no symptoms of disease, but shortly after midnight was seized with what proved to be the last enemy; and after a short period of painful suffering, lapsed into unconsciousness, and thus gently passed away from earth to the spirit world. >L,. KKV. JOHN M.KXANDKR, PASTOR. ''•3 )art with a )val a sub- could not he step he it became leparation. spoken by ird, after a Rev. John e attended Dmmemor- )f her Re- ite friends nee of her for Mont- er decease ing death, sent when as indeed Ip loving. >ays : sday even- he hoped At the very )cially with his earthly obituary cle ont ding »i>.i for ined by iiis happy and , and occa- d to rest at !r midnight ter a short thus gently "That it was a ^ndden dcatli leaves no room for regret, so far as our departed sister was concerned. To her sudden death, most assuredly was sudden glory. The fragmentary expressions that fell from her dying lips, in her conscious moments, 'How sweet,' 'How precious,' indicated to those arov.nd that death was swallowed up in victory. Hut in her con- llict with the King of Terrors, she missed the sympathising look and tender voice of her nearest and dearest friend on earth. She was taken also at a time when we would have judged it most desirable she should live, when she had gained nuich experience of the past, when her character had become consolidated, when her gifts and graces were becoming more manifest, and more than ever serviceable in the household of faith, and when along with her partner m life, she was looking forward to a new and important sphere of labor in the Church of Christ." ' * ^ "Mrs. Alexander has left behind her, wherever she was known, a fragrant memory. Horn of a godly family — four of them connected wilh the ministerial oltice- -she early in life gave herself to the Saviour, and ever since was a most consistent and devoted follower of the Lamb. As a wife, she was in the largest sense a helpmeet to her husband. Her juely was of that happy, cheerful character so befitting the companion of a servant of the Lord, and so well adapted to cheer him in the arduous labors of his railing. As a mother she was devoted to her family, training them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and leading the little ones to the Saviour. "Occupying in the Church of Christ a prominent position, she ever conducted herself wilh a rare prudence and wisdom that became her station. She was active in the practise of every good work, her ears were ever open to the cry of distress. * * Her public life of over eight years in Hrantford is well known to the members of the different Churches, and such a record, blameless before the eyes of the Church and the world, is more than sufficient to show the sterling qualities she possessed." etc. Died — February Sth, at I )avidsoti, and mother of Rev. Brantford, the wife of David T. L. Davidson. Fkhruarv 15TH. — At the suggestion of Brother George Foster, Brethren F. Fllis, Charles Jarvis, George Foster, Thomas Pilsworth and William Moyle, were appointed to visit Pastor Alexander, with a view to retaining him as our Pastor. February lyxH. The committee reported that Pastor Alexander " could not entertain the thought of remaining." Died—'m Brantford, Wednesday, February 25th, dear Deac n William Winter, in the 60th year of his age. He was born at Sohani, in Cambridge, England, October 3rd, 1803. In early life he was left an orphan ; was brought to the know- ledge of the truth " as it is in Jesus," and was baptized into the fellowship of the Baptist Church, of which the Rev. Dr. Thos. Prit was Pastor. While in London he was married to Miss mmmmmmm ^AiyiH ' h I 'I 64 Ri:V. WILLIAM STEWART, PASTOR. Elizabeth Stokes, and shortly after emigrated to Canada. He started in Brantford the Christian Messenger^ October, ist, 1854, about the first real live denominational paper in Ontario, and from which sprang the Canadian Baptist, our present organ. All were pleased to see Deacon Winter enter our prayer meetings ; and there were no dull, lifeless prayer u'.eetings when he was present. It seems as though I can hear his en- couraging voice even now. I was present at his peaceful death. What a loss he was to the church. The following is an extract from liis published obituary notice : — He emigrated to Canada in 1844, and settled in the township of Pickering. He was there first elected to the office of Deacon ; an office which he has since filled with honor and advantage to the cause of the Regular Baptist churches of Woodstock and Brantford. He held a prom- inent position in the body to which he belonged, and yielded an impor- tance in the management of its affairs. The name of Deacon Winter has become a household word in the Baptist Churches of Canada, and his praise has long been in them all. For *ive years he has held the position of Treasurer of the Baptist Missionary Convention of Canada West, and has given great satisfaction to his brethren by the faithful manner in which he discharged the duties of his office. His decease created a pro- found sensatior in the lown, and men of all parties and classes unite in their lamentations in view of his death. His death will be deeply felt in the church in Brantford, of which he was an officer, and his loss will be deejily deplored throughout the whole denomination." March Sth. The pulpit supply committee (Brethren Robert Morton, T. S. Shenston and John?. Sutton) reported, "that we have written to Re.'. Dr. Boyd, of Chicago, and Rev. Mr. Cathcart, of Philadelphia, inviting each tc visit us with a view to the Pastorate, but neither of them felt inclined to leave their present fields of labor. * * * We recommend the church to extend a call to Rev. Professor Stewart, of Wood- stock," etc., etc. The matter was deferred for two weeks. T. S. Shenston was appointed a Deacon in the place of William Winter, de- ceased. March 29TH. By a unanimous standing vote Professor Stewart was invited to become our Pastor. -. .11 'i 1 i ( f Aprh, 19TH. William Stewart, by letter, accepted the Pastorate. " Moved by Brother Shenston, seconded by Bro. Rl:V. WII.IIAM STKWAKT, I'ASIOR. 65 ad a. He ober, I St, 1 Ontario, ir present )ur prayer ii'.eetings sar his en- ; peaceful i obituary township of 1 ; an office ause of the leld a prom- an impor- Winter has da, and his the position a West, and manner in eated a pro- sses unite in eeply felt in loss will be (Brethren reported , , and Rev. t us with a :d to leave imend the of VVood- Shenston Vinter, de- : Professor epted the 2d by Bro. Crawford, that Pastor Stewart's salary be $800 per annum. In amendment, it was moved that it be $700. The original motirn carried/' May 3RI). "Brethren Moyle, E. Benedict, M. Whitham and VV. C. Scott, were appointed delegates to meet with the St. George Church, to set apart Brother Robert 13unlop to the work of the Christian ministry." June 71H. The Pastor and Brethren Morton, Moyle, Sutton, Benedict, Crawford and Whitham, were appointed dele- gates to attend the Association. This Association was held in St. (leorge, June 9th. The number of meml)ers reported were 325, and the number baptized 8. It was announced that the young ladies' Bazaar had realized $150. AutiusT 2NI). Rev. John Alexander gave the ri^'ht hand of fellowship to Rev. Wm. Stewart and wife. Pastor Stewart was delegated to attend a council with the Elora Church to aid in ordaining lirother — to the work of the ministry. AufiusT fJTH. Reso/Tcd, that the recognition and installa- tion services of the Rev. W. Stewart take place on the evening of August 1 8th, and that we have a public tea-meeting on that occasion. No minute has been made respecting this tea- r^eetrng. Died— on Thursday, August 13th, at Brantford, Emma Bosworth Winter, sixth daughter of the late 1 )eacon Winter and our Sister Elizabeth Wmter, and sister of George Winter. One alluding to her death in the Canadian Baptist, says : " From her childhood she was meek, loving, and lovable. Of her it may be safely said, that she never iiad or made an enemy. " Emma was a true Christian, and nothing in her whole life cast a shade of doubt in regard to her religious character."' The writer can hear Iiis testimony as to the remarkable loveliness of her Christian character. Jioth he and his wife were with her when she died. Slie was naturally very modest and timid, and consequently disinclined to say much as to her own religious experiences. On one occasion, however, when her mother, with the writer and his wife were standing around her bed, she raised both her arms together, and brought them down on the bed with some force, at the same time saying with # Wf T 7~^ If " 66 REV. WILLIAM STi:\\ AKl, PASTOR. energy, "O, how happy from the obituary notice. I am !' I close with another extract " Since her father's death she has cheered the desolate heart of her dear widowed mother, who stands like a venerable tree, stripped of half its branches, to brave the rude storms of life. A sad trial for the aching- hearted and fond mother to part with such a darling and affectionate daughter ; yet the rainbow of promise was painted on the daik cloud, that at last hid her from niartal eyes ; as in her dying hours she gave the clear- est and most satisfactory evidence that all was well. ' I am going home to see Jesus, and meet my dear father and sisters. I have no fear of death — I love Jesus, and know lie died for me.' These, and such like utterances fell from her lips. When she drew near her end, she called her brothers and sisters round, and bsgged each to live, so as to meet her in heaven. Thus passed from earth the fifth daughter of our dear departed Brother Winter, and ' these all died in faith.'" il . Rev. WilHam Stewart preached her funeral sermon on the 1 6th from Isaiah Ixiv., 6 : " We all do fade as a leaf. ' OcToiiKK 25111. The Pastor, Brethren R. Morton, E. Benedict and S. Reed, were appointed delegates to attend a council to be held in the Dundas Church, " to set apart Brother to the woik of the ministry." NovEMHi'iR iiTH. Another attempt made to reduce the debt on the chapel. 1864. January 24Tfi. The Pastor asked for, and obtained per- mission, to preach at the opening of the Klora Chapel on the first Sabbath in February, Rev. Mr. Kitchen to supply for him in his absence. It was reported to the Church that $r45 was the deficiency to be made up to the publishers for publishing Mr. Davidson's book on baptism. The sum was paid by Brethren Buck, Young and Shenston. Still another effort was made towards reducing the Church debt. January 31.SI. The Deacons reported : "We cannot regard baptism by any other than a properly ordained Baptist minister as regular ; and, while we believe that the adminis- tration of the ordinance should be confined to ordained minis- ters, yet, inasmuch as we cannot take the ground that the .:,J* 1 REV. Wll.I.r ANf SI'KWART, I'ASTOR. 67 :r extract lart of her 3ed of half he aching- ffectionate :loud, that : the clear- ighome to of death — utterances ;r brothers in heaven. 2d Brother rmon on iaf. •' irton, Iv attend a : Brother duce the ined per- el on the for him eficiency ividson's 1 Buck, towards i cannot Baptist adminis- ;d minis- that the REV. WILLIAM STEWART, (D.D.) r.\Slii|i IKiiM MARCH Isi'.l In M.\^■ IsiHi. validity of baptism depends upon the administrator, we cannot conceive it to be our duty to take upon ourselves the responsi- bility of refusing membership to those whose baptism, although irregular, because administered by unordained or unbaptized Christians, has been the answer of a good conscience, and whose Christian character, then and since, has been such as to commend the religion of Jesus." I I 68 KKV. WILLIAM SIKWART, I'ASIOU. In amendment : "This Church can receive none to its fellowship except such as have been baptized by an ordained Baptist minister." In further amendment, resolved, "that the words 'uiior- dained or unbaptized Christian ' be struck out of the original motion, and the words * ordained ministers of other denomina- tions ' added in their stead." The second amendment carried by 28 to 18. The first amendment was then put, under protest, and lost. The original resolution of the Deacons was then carried by a majority of one — 27 to 26. Brother Shenston, who had hitherto declined to vote, offer- ed the following resolution : " That all the proceedings of the day, whether regular or irregular, be confirmed," which was carried. March 8th. Brother Buck reported that Brother Van B- had deserted from the American army, bringing his soldier's clothes with him, and moved that he be excluded, and he was accordingly excluded. March 24TH. The Pastor, Brethren Crawford and Reed were appointed delegates to attend a council with the Simcoe Church to ordain Brother J. E. Vining. June 5rH. The Pastor, and Brethren Morton, Moyle, Pilsworth, Benedict, Crawford, Whitham, Sutton, Young and Foster, were appointed delegates to the Association. This Association was held in Drumbo June 17. The number of members reported was 329. The number baptized, Ti. June 121 11. The Treasurer was directed to pay the amount due to the estate of the late 1 )eacon Winter. J iJLV 24 lit. Another attempt made to reduce the Church debt, $700 had been raised. The collectors were requested to ask those who had subscribed already towards the $700, to add to their subscription so as to make it up to $1,000. JuLV 3 1 ST. The Pastor and Brethren Morton, Moyle, Foster and H. Jarvis, were appointed delegates to meet with the Scotland Church, to ordain Brother Robert B. Montgomery (?) to the work of the Christian ministry. J REV. WIM.IAM STKWAKl, I'ASIOR. 6.; ■I Sei'Tk.mhkr 7 iH. "Thanks are hereby tendered toDeacon Shenston for his Hberahtyinenclosingthechapelgrounds with an excellent fence, laying a brick pavement from that to the chapel, and ornamenting the grounds ; also to Brother \Vm. Buck for painting the fence, and to Brother I'isdale for valuable aid.'" " That our best thanks are gratefully tendered to Brother Wm. Young for his magnificent donation of $367.60." Skptemiser 25TH. The Pastor and Brethren Morton, Crawford and Ormerod were appointed delegates to meet with the Governor's Road Church, to ordain Brother John W. Clark to the work of the ministry. The Pastor was appointed a delegate to meet with the Orangeviile Church to ordain Brother to the work of the ministry, and also to attend a council with the Seaforth Church. NovE.MiJER 27TH. The Pastor was permitted to attend an ordination at Mount l"'orest on the last Sabbath of this month. 1865. December 14TH. Diecl — Elizabeth M., wife of Rev. T. L. Davidson, and daugh^^er of William and Elizabeth Winter. February 4TH. Brethren Crawford, Benedict, (leorge Foster, Scott, Sutton, Wm. Buck, Hunter, Morris, Draper and Whitham, were nominated for Deacons. Brethren Buck, Whit- ham, Benedict and Sutton declined to stand. March 5111. Brethren Crawford and George loster were declared duly elected 1 )eacons. March iqth. Brother Alonzo Benedi-^t and William Pearcewere elected Deacon.., they each receiving the majority of the votes. April 4TH. Another attempt made to raise money to meet the interest on mortgao;e then due. April iqth. of Deacon. Brother voster refused to accept the office June 7 th. Resolved, that A. W. Smith be requested to preside at the melodeon, and invite whom he pleases to form a choir ; and that our best thanks are tendered to him for his past services. ' .r^ -~ - r,rm 1 f' 70 REV. WILLIAM STEWART, PASTOR. JuNiiiaiH. The Pastor and Brethren Benedict, Moyle, Morton, Crawford, Reed, C. Jarvis, William Miles, William Buck, Sutton, E. Benedict and J. Hale were appointed delegates to attend the Association, The place of meeting not named. August 2oth. Another attempt made to raise more money. Five brethren appointed to secure funds. September loTH. Brother Joseph Smith was baptized in the Grand River in the presence of a large assembly. Preferring the river to the baptistry. Septemp,er i8th. Brother Shenston proposed that, if the Church would raise three-fourths of the entire debt by the ist of April, he would pay the remaining fourth. 1866. March 23RD. On this day was baptized a dear young Sister, a notice of whose death, which took place-; March 3rd, 1885, we insert here : Died — at the residence of her sister, in Toronto, Miss Susan Dimmock. The following is an extract from her obituary notice : "The deceased was a member of the First Baptist Church, Brant- ford, for about twenty years, and while in Toronto seeking medical advice and aid, the Lord called her home. Now she rests within the everlasting arms on the bosom of unchanging love, and her life is hid with Christ in God. As a professing christian her conduct was exemplary. She loved to do what she could for the glory of the Master and the extension of His Kingdom. Her protracted sufferings were borne with patience and be- coming resignation to the will of God. April 29TH. "This has been a most interesting day to the Baptist Church, Brantford, in view of the entire liquidation of the debt, for so many years injuriously resting upon the chapel. The Pastor preached from Psalm cxxix, 3 : " I'he Lord hath done great things for us whereof we are glad." * * * The entire debt was $5,600. No one dreamed, a year ago, that the great burden of debt would be removed. Liberal offers were made, provided the whole $5,600 were paid off. So far as known not more than one or two names of those who should, at least, have given something, are conspicuous by rea- son of their absence from the list of subscribers. Of the whole sum not $5 has been obtained outside oi theChuJch and con- gregation. The Ladies' Aid Society, during the past two REV. WILLIAM STEWART, PASTOR. 71 years, paid about $700 towards the debts. * * * Hearty thanks to that Brother who so generously contributed one- fourth of the whole amount, and to the Pastor for his labors in connection with it. * * * During the past thirteen years the Church has raised $21,242 for chapel building, of which sum $2,006.85 was raised by the ladies. "The average annual sum raised for all purposes, during the said thirteen years, has been $3,056.85." June 4'iH. — Pastor Stewart was requested to allow his morning sermon to be printed. The Pastor, Brethren Sutton, Shenston, Morton, Benedict, Dickie, Crawford, C. Jarvis, Wm. Buck, Scott, Mclntyre, Whitham, Mordue and Foster were appointed delegates to the association. Where held is not stated. July 24TH. Died — at Brantford, Robert Tutt, age ' 22 years, July 15TH. Moved by Robert Morton, Sen , seconded by William Buck, that the salary of the Pastor for the ensuing year, commencing August ist, be $1,000. Carried unani- mously. AuGUsr 5TH. A. W, Smith, the leader of the choir, urged for the purchase of a $1,000 organ. A committee was appoint- ed to carry out the same. AufiUST 21ST. To authorize an additional outlay of $50 on the organ, in order to render the instrument more effective. NovicMMER 16th. Sergeants A. J)rake and Charles Britt, and Private Cole, were received by letter from the (^)ue- bec Church— soldiers in the 7th Fusileers. This regiment, at this time, was stationed in Brantford. 1867. January i. The following is a copy of our Sunday School programme for Wednesday evening, January 2nd, 1867 : 1. Opening Address, (original) Geo. McDonald. 2. Music—" Happy New Year," Choir. 3. Recitation—" Sir John Moore," (original,) Fred Jenkins. 4. Recitation — " The Master has come over Jordan," Mary A. Minore. 72 RKV WILLIAM S'lEWART, I'ASi'OK. \ 'I i 5| il s- 6. 7- S. 9- lo. II. 12. 14. '5- 16. 17. IS. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23- 24. 25- 26. 28. 29. 30. 3«. 32- 33. 34. 35- 36. 37. 38. 39- 40. Music -" Forbid them not," Choir. Recitation — "The Lord is nny Shepherd," Annie Stewart. " The Heathen Mother," Jennie Morton. " Poor Lilly Moore," Grace Pierce. •• The Boy's Enquiry," Frank Howard. Music — " Shall we sing in Heaven ?" Cho r. Recitation — " The Life Boat at Cheltenham," Warwick Pierce. Dialogue — "Temperance, " Mary Pickering, Chas. Dimmock, Joseph Shenston. Music—" Little Pilgrim," Willie Turner. Simultaneous Recitation — *' The Ten Commandments," Alice Dalrymple, Annie Jarvis, Polly Clough, Louisa Diamond, Christina Harrison, Agnes Jackson, Bertha Hale, Ida Turner, Ruth Shenston, John Minore, Benj. Clough, Albert Ormerod, Homer Johnson, Robert Robson, Fred Chalcraft, Samuel Diamond, James Large. Recitation — " The Mother's Day Dream," Eliza Mintern. Music — " The Land beyond the River," Mary Schultz. Recitation — "Canada," (original) Orlond Benedict. Recitation — " Soldier's Farewell," Eugenia Excell. Music — " Do what you can," Eliza Mintern, Jane Tanton, Mary A. Holt, Mary Robson. Music — " Ring the bells softly," The Dimmock Family. Recitation — " The hut on the vacant lot," Mary Robson. Music — " In olden times," Choir. Recitation — "A Beautiful Illustration," John Butterworth. Recitation — "The Union Jack," George Dimmock. Music—" Th" Bugle Calls,". . Willie Strike and Walter Monson, 7th Reg't R. F. Simultaneous Recitation — "The Lord's Prayer,'' Maggie Stewart, Minnie Winter, Wm. Chalcraft, Frank Whitham, Ada Stubbs, Maggie Morris, C. Butterworth, Ester Cowley, Wm. Turner, F. Foster. Dialogue — " liible Puzzle," . . . .Mary Cawley, Bessie Woods, Mary Diamond, Christina Harrison, Jane Tanton. Music — " Little Brown Cot," Albert Ormerod, Christin.i Harrison, Mary Harrison, Mary Schultz, Samuel Diamond. Recitation — " Dissatisfaction," Alice Jex. Address to the Sunday School, .... Ed. Vanderlip. Music — " Chime on," Mary Pickering, Chas. Dimmock. Recitation — " Business Maxims," Robert Pierce. Recitation — "God Bless the Sunday School," (original), Mary Lake. Music — " Little Eyes," Jennie Morton, Nelly Foster, Minnie Winter, Annie Weinaugh, Willie Bax, Amelia Weinaugh, Adelaide Todd, Frank Witham, Ada Buck, Frank Foster, Afaggie Stewart, Willie Turner, Annie Bax, Melinda Lund, Frank Bishop, Mary Ilazleton, Alfred Jex, Alice Morris. Recitation — " A Reverie," Sarah Dimmock. Dialogue— "Guardian Angels," Jennie Blaylock, Emily Knox. Music— " Gentle Shepherd," . .Mary A.Minore, Lydia Poole, Willie Strike. Recitation — " Meekness," James Ormerod. Recitation — " The Graves of the Household," Eliza Foster. Music—" Twenty years ago," Horace Hale. I I ■■;( REV. WILLIAM SI EUART, I'ASTOR. 73 41. 42. 43- 44- 45- 46. 47 48. 49. 50. 5i- 52. 53- 54. 55- Recitation — " Not in vain," Mary Diamond Recitation — " Dies Irae," James Teachie. Music — " Have courage to do right," Beriha Hale, Jennie Blaylock, Christina Harrison, Joseph Shenston, Fred Jenkins, Willie Aikman. Recitation—" Old things," Horace Hale. Recitation—" A day at a time," Alfred Fenton. Music — " Christmas Carol," Choir. Recitation—" Little Lights," Harry Smith. Recitation — "The Fenian Scare at Kingston," J. N. Jackson. Dialogue— "Canada our Home," original,. . . .Walter Hawkins, and Albert Green. Music — "Always speak the truth " Jennie Millard, Grace Harrison, Bessie Woods, Albert Ormerod, Edwaru V'anderlip, Wm. Schultz. Recitation — "Trust in God and do right," Chas. Sanderson. Music — " Never forget the dear ones," Choir. Recitation—" The tree is known by its fruits," John Robsor. Music — "A Home in Heaven," Mary J. Broughton, Mary Diamond, Lizzie McAdam, Walter Munson, James Ormerod. Music — " Beautiful River," Choir. Sabbath School officers and teachers for 1867 : — T. S. Shenston, Superintendent. A. W. Smith, Secretary. Wm. Buck, Librarian. teachers. Edwin Chalcraft, John Minore, James N. Edy, James Aldred, Angus Murray, Robt. Mathison, Thos. Pickering, N. Diamond, E. Walker, Lizzie Reynolds, Elizabeth Maxwell, Isabella Hall, Jennie Dalrymple, Annie J. Rice, Margaret Fletcher, Andrew Edy, John Hext, j. C. Yule, S. K. Passmore, Thos. Morri«, Wm. C. Holt, S. Tapscott, Ann Whitham, Helen Walker, Augusta Stewart, Ellen Ormerod, Pamelia S. V. Yule. Albina L. West, Mrs. Chas. Pouley, Sarah Cox. July 3RI). " Secori). -Died at her residence, in St. Catharines, Mrs. Secord, widow of the late Major Secord. The deceased was over 70 years of age. For many years she was a professing Christian, and a member of the Bap- rf ! I I 74 REV. WII.I.IAM STEWART, I'ASTOK. \ ! tist denomination. She was pre-eminently a meek, quiet and gentle Christian. Her faith and hope were strong and bright during her last ill- ness, and in the hour of death." She was, for several years, a member of the Brantford Church. She was tlie mother of Daniel Secord who was killed at the Desjardin canal accident. Junk i6th. The Pastor, and Brethren Reed, Broughton and Mclntyre, were appointed delegates to the Association. Where held is not stated. Jn.v I nil. Resolved^ to circulate a subscription list to meet our liabilities. July i6th " Mrs. Yule, Mrs. Buck, Mrs. Shenston, Mrs. Benedict, Mrs. i'isdale, Mrs. Broughton and Mrs. Stewart, were appointed to aid in purchasing and preparing an outfit for Miss Jane Bates, who, as the wife of Brother Timpany, is soon to go out with her husband as a missionary to the Telugoos of British India." Skitemiuir 3RI). Brother Shenston, as executor of the late Wm. Jackson, (colored) informed the Church, that by his will, his lot had been left to the Church. OcToiiER 20 iH. Resolved, "to ask the following churches to send delegates to attend the ordination of Brother A. V. Timpany, missionary elect to the Telugoos :— Paris, Gover- nor's Road, St. George, Jerseyville, Dundas, Hamilton, ist Onondaga, Boston, Scotland and Waterford." Brother Timpany, being not only a member with us, but the first missionary sent out to India by our own Foreign Missionary Society, it will not be out of place just here to narrate a few facts in connection with him : Brother Timpany was born in the Township of Bayham, County of Elgin, Ontario, on the 21st of December, 1840. He graduated from Woodstock College in the spring of 1867. On the 15th of October, in the same year he was married to Miss Jane Bates, eldest daughter of the Rev. John Bates. On the 24th of the same month they left Canada for India, and arrived at Nellore, May, 1868, the Suez canal not being yet opened. In July. if>76, he and Mrs. Timpany returned to Canada to re- cruit tlieir health, and left Canada again for India, September, 1878. I ^ RK\-. WILLIAM >ll.\V.\Kr, I'ASIOK. 75 list to REV. AMERICUS VESPUCIUS TIMPANY. iiiiRx i)i:c:r..Mi!i;R 'jisi, imo; i))i;n IN INDIA. i-i:i)KrAuv linn, iss.-,. {Our tMst iiiis.si"iMr>- to Imli.ii. "Mr. Timpany died, February 19th, 1885, from a severe attack of cholera, at about 2.30 p.m., and was buried the same day, at 9.30 p.m., in Coconada, India. On Wednesday, the day previous to his death, he had conducted a prayer meeting, and spoke most earnestly and lovingly of heaven. There was a look of weariness on his face, and the mere recounting of the joys of heaven appeared to refresh him." i I t i 7 r r. 1 '1 ! ( n 1 H 1 (I 1 '1 i 1 7^' Ri;\. WII.I.IAM ^TKWAKI, I'ASlOK. The following is an extract from a private letter to the \Nriter from Mr. Timpany's widow : — "Mr. Tinipany died in the Coconada Mission House. ^Ve occupied the right hand half as you look at the cut on the 177th page of your Scrap Book. Down the centre of the building was a large room, and on the right side of this room was our bedroom. In that room his loving, faithful soul passed away to enjoy the glorious rest of a blessed immortality- "Wlien he came in after attending to tiie early duties of the morning, instead of coming to breakfast, as usual, he lay down on a sofa in his study, from which he never arose, gettir g ill so rapidly that it was impossible to move him to another room. We managed to lift him into a single bed of Miss Faith's, which we brought in a short time before he left us. He was only ill from 7 a.m till 3 p.m." Three weeks before he died he wrote as follows : — " I'he day of salvation of this people draws near at length. Where live years ago there were about ,300 Christians, now there are 1,500 : and I fully expect to see in another five years this 1,500 reach as many thousands. ' The living Uod is on our side.'" The following are extracts from a letter written to Rev. John Craig, then in Ontario, by Mr. Oeo. H. White : — "I for- got to mention that poor Mary was in school, and when sent for came home too late to see her father alive. Owing to the nature of the disease I )r. Beech hurried on the funeral arrange- ments, and we buried him at 9 30 p.m. At a little past S p.m. we put him in his coffin, and he was borne to the chapel in the Mission compound. Tiiere Jonathan had a short service, as Dr. Beech was averse to exposing the body long. * * * The night was dark, we had eight torches to illuminate the long procession which followed him to the grave." "Our sorrows were his sorrows, and our joys his joys ; the smallest affairs of each one of us interested bim as if they were his own. We, the members of the Church of England, are overwhelmed with our great loss. We have lost a loving, large-hearted, humble Pastor and we feel that we shall never look upon his like again.' "On Sunday, the 15th, he preached one of the most eloquent sermons I ever heard him deliver. His theme was 'Jesus,' and oh ! how lovingly he spoke ! What glorious pictures he drew of the bliss of heaven ! During the sermon. iii? Ul.\. W II l.IAM >TK\\.\UI, I'ASIOK. 77 r to the died in ht hand jr Scrap oni, and lat room ous rest esof the ay down irg ill so cr room. 's, which 5 only ill —"The here five re I, SCO : oo reach to Rev. -" I for- hen sent ig to the arrange- t S p.m. ^e\ in the ;rvice, as inate the lis joys ; IS if they England, a loving, all never :he most leme was glorious : sermon. O < - O ^ o - u 78 RIA'. Wll.l.lAM SIKWAUr, i'ASTOR. N If! in a state of rapture, he exclaimed, ' Sun of my Soul ! ' He little thought then that before five days had gone by he would be basking in the light and warmth of that ' Sun.' '' NovEMi'.KR 26 in The Pastor and lirother Uroughton were a[)poinied delegates to attend the ordinat'on of Bro. at Seaforth. iar,8. Mak( II 5111. An extra effort made to raise money. Ai'Rii, K/rii. The Deacons reported that they had borrowed $100 to meet present liabilities. IJrother Tapscott was appointed to the office of seating strangers, instead of r>ro. Shenston whj had filled that position for six years. May 26111. The Pastor was appointed a delegate to at- tend the organization of a church at Goble's Corners. Junk 2 ist. The Pastor and Brethren Benedict, Mclntyre, Jarvis and Broughton, were appointed delegates to the Associa- tion. The place of meeting not named. Ociohkr 6rn. A special collection recommended to raise $0oo. 1869. Fei?riiar> 2NI). Resolved, " to hold special meetings and invite ALr. Carroll and Mr. Needham to make us a visit. Dancing pronounced a vain and worldly amusement, unworthy a professed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.'' The Pastor informed the Church that he had been appoint- ed Superintendent of Schools for the town, and asked if any objection would be made to his acceptance of the position. No objection offered. Resoh'ed, " that room be appropriated in the gallery for the orphans from Deacon Shenston's Home." Ai'Rii, 2,:;ri). "The Pastor then slated that as the Church seemed unwilling to grapple with the (juestion of finance, and as the repeated efforts of the last two years had all failed to effect a remedy, he had no other resource than to tender his resignation, which he now resi)ectfully did. He explained that the management of the finances had been a source of great discomfort to him," etc., etc. jM KI \. WIM.IAM SIEWARl', I'ASIOR. 79 for the REV. CHARLES CARROLL, ■SI pi'i.n I) ■ i-K' aptized be- lievers, whereby doubt was honestly entertained as to the char- acter of the Church they pro])osed to form ; and, in conse- quence of which certificates of CJiristian chatacter only were granted. * * * ^p^]^ whereas, the Secretary pro tent, of the contemplated Church has made application on behalf of those mefji'iers, for letters to form a Regular /hiptist Church, in substitution for the certificate of Christian character already wrmoii A I'AsioK. granted them. * * * Yet as these brethren think other- wise and have removed the only objection that previously existed to their receiving such letters." So letters granted. Ai'KiL 14111. List of members dismissed by letter. Robert Morton, Helen Morton, Charles Jarvis, Mrs. Charles Jarvis, Joseph Cawley, Esther Cawley, Mary Cawley, Martha Cawley, Edwin Chalcraft, Margaret Chalcraft Ceorge Foster, Helen Selina I'oster, Mary l)alrymi)le, Jessie Walker, Betsy Walker, Helen Walker, (leorge McDonald, iMrs. Ceorge McDonald, Mrs. Isabella Hall, Miss Helen Langmire, Elenor Henry, Thomas Birkett, Lucy Birkett, Henry E. Cawley. Mrs. John Turner, Samuel Passmore, Mrs. Francis Foster, April 2oth. Miss Isabella Christie, Alfred Cox, Mrs. Alfred Cox, May 12TH. William Buck. Mrs. Win. lUick, John Whitham, Mrs. lohn Whitham. Daniel Osborne, W. C. Holt, Mrs. Daniel Osborne, Mrs. Francis Ellis, Miss Kace Foster, Mrs. Fletcher, Man 14TH. Mrs. Andrew Morton, May lyiH. Fiuncis Ellis, May 24TH. Mrs. William Young, I well recollect reading in one of our Sunday School books an address of Father Knapp's, of Nova Scotia, in which, among other things, he said : — "It often happens that when large churches were too selfish to branch out as they ought, of their own accord, that Cjod sent the Devil among tliem and forced them to separate." With deep sorrow and humiliation I am obliged to confess that to a limited extent this was true in this case. Personally I can conscientiously say, that in the part I acted therein, I would rather be judged by the "not s;en,"' by God, than by the "seen," by man. All has, however, been mysteriously over ruled for good. The final result of the separation is the erection of tiie prettiest Church building in the city, and beyond all question in the best i WlillOlT A I 'AM UK. 83 k other- ^viously ted. locality. It corners on " \'ictoria Tark,' and is, in conse- quence, called the " Park Church.'" The following are extracts from a published report of tlie (''Seco:id"' "Tabernacle') "Park" Church, prepared evidently by one of its members : r, ter, •istie, am. irne, rton. School otia, in )ens that as they among row and 1 extent ntiously i judged in. All I'ho final Church he best PARK BAPTIST CHURCH, HRANTFORD. " The Park is a healthy off- shoot from the First ilaptist ( hurch, one of the pioneer Churches of Branllonl. Shortly prior 'o I lie year 1S70 the p.arent Church had grown to rathei unwieldy strenjjlli, and early in thai year a number of prominent members met at the residence of Mr. Charles [arvis to consider the organization iT another church. Those present at that meeting were Mr. Cecrge Foster, Mr. Kdvvin Chalcraft, Mr. S. K. Passmore, I)eacon Robert Morton and Mrs. Morton, Mr. and Mrs. deo. McDonald, Mr. Alfred Cox, Mr. Thomas Uraper, Mr. Wm. F'oster, and Mr. and Mrs. jarvis. These were the first nieml>ers of the new church. They were sheep without a shepherd, but Mr. Ceorge Foster ably con- ducted the services and the little band ii "The Sunday School was organized on April 3rd, 1S70, with these ofticers : — William Foster, Superintendent ; George McDonald, Secretary- Treasurer ; Alfred Co.x, Librarian." The Rev. Rob. Cameron, M. A., became their Pastor m October, 1S75. On the 23rd of August, iScSr a commence- ment was made to erect the present beautiful edifice, Mrs. Wm. l)Uck being privileged to turn the >st sod, August 22nd. Rev. David Hutchison, the present Pastor, has been such sine) April, 18S6. All future rivalry, will, I trust, be the "provoking each other to good works."' Ai'Rii, 27'i'H. Brethren Crawford, iVloyle, Tapscott, Beemer, Broughton, Shenston and Smith were appointed dele- gates to attend the organization of the Urantford 2nd Church. M A\ QiH. Brethren Shenston, Crawford, Benedict, Broughton, Tapscott and Beemer were elected Deacons. Man- 17TH. The Church declined to change the day of prayer-meetmg from 'I'uesday to Wednesday, as requested by the Ministerial conference. Man' 2 2N'I). Sunday, after the morning meeting, the Church gave a standing unanimous vote — 119 members present — to extend a call to Rev. J. C. llurd, M.l)., his salary to be $1,000 per annum. Brethren Broughton, Crawford, Shenston, Pearce, Sutton and Smith were appointed a committee to inform Dr. Hurd the result of the vote and receive his reply. In the evening it was announced that Dr. Hurd had ac- cepted the call, and would move to Brantford at an early day. KI,\-. J. (. in Rl>, l'.\>IOR. 'H i 1 ^^bH^'" 1 B fc ^- f %. ' ^^^^^^H^/ m ^/^^kI^^I 9 »^ fL j^hhI hhi K^% 1 iflBn^/ i^H^I 1 1 n ^ L^H^H ^^^^^^^^^BmA 1 1 fi"Xi 1 1 1 J Ik REV. J. C. ,HURD, M.n., r.\S]iik IRiiM .M.\\\ IS7II, III n I. 'I. i,s7.;. Mav 281 h. Ihethren Shenston, Crawford, Moylc, Dia- mond, Benedict, I'eacc and Beenier, were appointed delegates to attend the Association at Richwood. Mav -Another committee appointed to collect monev for Church debt. > I 86 RE\- irKD, TASTOR. Skptrmkf.r 13TI1. Brethren Shenston, Crawford, Bcemer and Henedict, were appointed delegates to a council to be held in the Onondaga Church, for the ordination of . i i I V i 1871. January 3 1 ST. Pastor, and Brethren Mo)le, (Irant and Crawford, were appointed delegates to assist at the organiza- tion of a new Church at Wolverton. Brother T. S. Shenston and Brother Crawford appointed trus'ees of the Church property. Man- 9TH. Brethren Ceorge Chittenden, T. D. Crawford, D. Mclntyre, B. (i. iisdale, Wm. jNIoyle, A. Benedict, S. Tap- scott, Beemer, Brown and Shenston, were appointed dele.t;ates to the Association, held in Brantford, June 2nd. The number of members reported, 225 : baptized, 7. NovK.Mi'.HR 19TH. Rcso/vcd, th'at 20 per cent, be added to price of the inside pews, and 15 per cent, to the outside ones. NovEMiiKR 29111. "A donation" was held in the base- ment for the benefit of Pastor, 1 )r. Hurd. 1)i:ci:mi!Ki< 17111. Pastor, and Brethren Chittenden, Benedict, Mclntyre and Crawford, were appointed delegates to aid in the organization of the " Burtch Corners' " Church. 1872. January 28111. Brethren Chittenden and Tapscott were appointed, as delegates, to aid in organizing the \'orkville Church. Fi;i!Ruar\ 25111. Died, in West Street, City of Brantford, Marion I lurd, wife of Rcy. J. C. Hurd. May 2 1 si. ''The Pastor, and ]3rethren L. Benedict, A. Benedict, (leorge Chittenden, T. 1) Crawford, li. C. Tis- dale, L. J. Ureemer, Samuel Tapscott, John Hrown and T. S. Shenston, were appointed delegates to attend the Association." Place of meeting not named. w I RK\. .1. (. lUKIi, I'A^roR. 87 int.-H DEACON JOHN HARRIS. ItiiKV. H i.^ --'l-^l. isll ; lUl-.l), Al c ,. 'JMH. I.-. '' /^I'so/vcii, that $100 be allowed to Mr. Lockwood, organ- ist for the year. " August 6th. "Church was asked, by the St. Catharines Church, to associate with them and the Hamilton and Toronto Churches in inviting and defraying the expenses of Rev. Hugh ■% i ! *- ; ' (. 88 KKV. I. C. IfURD, I'ASTOR. Stowell Brown, who was expected soon to visit the United States. The Church decUned. Ai'fiusT iiTir. The committee reported "that in conse- tiuence of so few of the members agreeing to entertain dele- gates in the event of the Convention being held in IJrantford, it was resolved not to invite it." OcTOiiKR 20Tif. The Pastor, and Brethren Shenston, Beemer, Chittenden, Mclntyre, and A. Benedict, were ap- pointed delegates to sit in council with the Boston Church, with the view of ordaining Brother J. B. Huff. Deckmher isr. "Dr. Hurd tendered his resignation, staling that he had done so thus early in order that the Church might have plenty of time to secure another l*astor before he left." On this day was received into the C'hurch, by letter from Beamsville, John Harris, Esq , who died on the 25th of August, 1887, at his residence, Lome Avenue, Brantford. It was the writer's intention to give in this work the like- nesses of the ministers only who have been Pastors of the Church. But, inasmuch as Brother Harris was so pre-emi- nently conspicuous in connection with all that appertained to the Church and the Sunday School, both spiritually and finan- cially, none, I am sure, will deem it out of place, my making an exception in this case. John Harris was born in the Township of Townsend, in the County of Norfolk, July 21st, 1841, and was, consequently, forty-six years of age at the time of his death. Of him the Brantford Expositor says : — " Few men pass away amid such i^enoral regret in the community, as that attending the death of John Harris, ' President of A. Harris, Son & Co.' The feeling of a personal bereavement passes far beyond the limit of tie and kindred, and the general sentiment is that Brantford could ill spare such a man as he who has now gone over to the majority. In the home, in the business world, in the Church, in the Sunday School, in tlie community, John Harris was a man among a thousand; and he has gone in the prime of his manhood, in the flush of business suc- cess, and just when his friends were hoping that his marvellous tact and experience might be increasingly utilized to the benefit and advantage of the community of which he was such a prominent and honored eitizen. "Approachable at all times, the soul of honor, with genial greeting and utter absence of dissimulation, he was honored and respected by all WlTIIOll A l'\>rOR. 89 'nitecl with whom he came in contact, even to the humblest of his three hundred employees. " His Christianity had no prudish tinge about i(. It was common, every-djy Christianity, which was reflected in the example and the Hie." The Toronto Glol>e gave an extended notice of him, from which the following is an extract : — " Mr. Harris' activities were not confined to business and public life alone. In religious matters he was a devoted and efficient worker, and an earnest christian. " He was a very successful IJible class teacher, having, probably, the largest class in the city, and also was often engaged in evangelistic work. His liljerality to Church objects is a matter of repute outside his own denomination, although without any ostentation, or display or dis- port." The Civitidin/i Baptist, over ihe signature "d.M.W.C", speaks of him as follows :— " It is a very mysterious providence, but He who makes no mis- takes has so appointed, and it must be right. The loving husband, the tender father, the dutiful son, the prominent business man, the exemplary Church member, the active and eminent Christian worker, has fallen asleep in Jesus ; his " sun has gone down while it was yet day, " He has ceased from his labors, he is now among the blessed dead, and his life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who was and is his life, shall appear, then shall our departed brother appear with his beloved Lord in glory. On the 27th the funeral took place, the services being conducted by his Pastor, Rev. G. M. W. Carey, M. A., assisted by Rev. Dr. Coch- ran and Rev. W. H. Porter, M.A. A large number of citizens with sub- dued hearts followed his b; dy to the city of the dead, where it awaits a glorious resurrection. May the Lord graciously comfort the bereaved wife and her family, the aged parents, relatives and mourning friends in their heavy loss and sore bereavement." The City Council, the Board of Trade, and his employees each sent letters of condolence to his widow and family. 1873. January 19TH. 'I'iie Pastor wrote from IJuffalo, stating that he had accepted a call from the Cedar St. Church of that city and desiring to be relieved from the Brantford Church at once. His recjuest was granted. Fkbruarv I2TH. Brother B. G. Tisdale was appointed Church Treasurer, and Brother Joseph Hamlyn,Church Auditor. Reports: received during the quarter, $616. .So; paid out, $547.22. Balance in hand, $69.58; Poor fund, balance in hand, $24.1 1. IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 I.I «ii|iM Iill2j5 •->» I 32 IIIIIM ^ lllllio 1.8 11.25 1.4 1.6 •« 6" • V] <^f ^S w ^/\ y Photographic Sciences Corporation £: ^^ 4 ,\ :\ V \ k fi 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y 14580 (716) S73-4503 o^ 90 WITHOUT A FASTOR. li II i i '; u Resolved, "that the poor-fund be disbursed by the Dea- cons." Fehruarv 23RI). The Deacons brought the names of Rev. J. L. Campbell of Chatham, and Rev, Wm. Stewart of Woodstock, before the Church as most suitable parties for the pastorate. By an unanimous standing vote, it was decided to extend a call to Brother Campbell, and that his salary be $1,000 per annum. Brethren Crawford, Chittenden and Mclnlyre, were ap- pointed delegates to the Scotland (Co. Brant) Church, for the purpose of ordaining Rev. H. L. Grififin, late of England. March 9TH. "A letter from Rev. J. L. Campbell was read, bearing the assurance that as soon as he was able to recognize the path of duty he would answer our letter." A letter was read from Deacon Robert Morton (formerly a member of this Church) full of christian sympathy and kind exhortation, saying that as to human view his days seemed numbered, he wished to send a farewell greeting to the Church with which he had spent so many happy seasons. An answer was sent from the Church in reply. March 23RI). A letter was read from Rev. J. L. Camp- bell, declining to accept the Church's invitation to become their Pastor. It having been made known that the Rev. Mr. Welton was about to visit Ontario, Brother Shenston was delegated to invite him when he came, to supply for the Brantford Church. March 27TH. Died—aX. Chatham, Ontario, in the 78th year of his age, dear Deacon Robert Morton; respected and loved by all who knew him. The following are brief extracts from his published obituary notice: "He was born in Perthshire, Scotland. At the age of twenty-two he emigrated to this country, arriving in June, 181 7, and settled in Mon- treal, where he resided for thirty-seven years. Shortly after reaching that city, a good Providence placed him under the influence of the preaching of that esteemed servant of Jesus Christ, the late John Gilmour, and he became a member of the Baptist Church in Montreal during the time Brother Gilmour was Pastor. He was, shortly after joining the Church, chosen to the Diaconate, an oflice he filled until his removal to Port Hope in 1864. Here he spent a year and a half, and was largely instrumental in the formation of the Baptist Church now in that town. From Port Hope he removed to Brantford, in 1856, connected himself with the Baptist Church there, and was appointed a Deacon therein, a position he WITHOUT A PASTOR. 91 filled until the formation of the Tabernacle Church. With this new Church, he from the first was identified, filling, as in all his former Church connection, the ofiRce of Deacon. For some months past, his health has been failing, and in the hope that a change of scene and air might be beneficial, he visited his sons, who are established in business in Chatham. A Gracious and Wise Father had, however, otherwise determined, and instead of any improvement, a gradual sinking occurred, which resulted in his death. His remains, in accordance with his own request, were brought to Brantford for interment. Our dear Brother was one of those in whom the work of grace was most marked. Added to a genial and kindly dis- position, was that love which is of God. A spirit of love was the atmos- phere in which he lived and moved. From the time of his conversion he possessed perfect confidence in his dear Lord, and he lived in the perpetual sunshine of His conscious favor. He seemed never to have a doubt of his acceptance ; and as might be expected, he died in 'the peace of God which passeth all understanding.' He was rreatly esteemed and most tenderly beloved, and his death will be lamented by a large circle of friends. " Rev. John Alexander preached his funeral sermon from Acts xi., 24 : " For he was a good man and full of the Holy Ghost." Among the last, if not the very last, letters written by Deacon Morton, was a long one to the writer, breathing the very atmosphere of Beulah, by which my heart was touched. Assuming that others would be equally profited by its perusal it was my intention to insert copious extracts therefrom, but most unfortunately it cannot be found. it'1 it *,i!li April 6th. A letter was granted to Ex pastor Dr. Hurd, to the Cedar Street Baptist Church, Buffalo City, of which he had become Pastor. A private letter informs me that, " 1 )r. Hurd died suddenly in Burlington, Iowa, U.S. Having preached in the morning and evening, he was going upstairs to his study, when he fell in a faint at the foot of the stairs, and died about 9 that Sunday evening." Date not given. 1:: April 2oth. A letter was read from Rev. D. M. Welton, signifying his willingness to supply for us on Sabbath, May 25th, and June ist. May I 8th. The Church letter to the Association gave the following statistics: — Baptized, 9; present number, 229. Total amount paid out, $1,87.^.66 ; scholars in the Sunday- school, 350. Delegates to the Association, — Brethren E. Benedict, deo. Chittenden, Thos. Crawford, J. Harris, A. ■ (< li 92 RKV. \V. H. rOKTKR, I'ASTOR. Henedict and J. Hamlyn. Where held, not stated. The Church letter to the Association among various other things said : — "The members of the Church are thoroughly united, and earnest in their efforts that the cause of Christ may not suffer in the absence of pastoral oversight, and fervent prayers are continually being offered to the great Head of the Church, that He may send us a Pastor whose labors may be abundantly blessed among us." Junk 8th. Rev. Mr. Welton, having preached for us, it was decided to take a vote by ballot, with the understanding that if two-thirds of the members present did not vote in favor of extending to him a call, one would not be given. It was found that two-thirds had not voted for him, con- sequently the call was not given. July 27TH. The Supply Committee recommended that the Church extend a call to Rev. \V. H. Porter, A.M., of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. This recommendation was im- mediately acted upon, and resulted in an unanimous ballot vote in favor of extending a call to Mr. Porter ; and, by a sub- secjuent reolution, his salary was to be $1,200 per annum. October 2NI). Died at Brantford, Grace Harrison, aged 20 years. This dear young Sister was received by the Church, May 26th, 1868, and baptized by the Rev. William Stewart with four others, two of whom (Jane Tanton and Mrs. E. S. Webster) preceded her to the " Happy, happy land, far, far away." She was connected with the Sabbath School as scholar and t( acher for sixteen years, and declared only an hour or two before she died, that it was the truth she had learnt therein that had led her to give her heart to the Saviour. Death did not alarm her, for the blessed doctrine of salvation through the merits of her Redeemer which she had learnt in the Sabbath School, and for three years taught therein, she found to be more than adequate for the dread emergency. At one time she said to her father, *' I would not change my position to be Queen of England." Only two hours before her death while surrounded by a cluster of friends, the writer asked her, among other questions, whether she had enjoyed and profited by our meetings in the basement, she replied "very much." "I should like to sing 'Shall we gather at the river ' — I woula like to hear it sung now — will some one please KEV. \V. H. I'ORTEH, I'ASIOR. 93 REV. W. H. PORTER, I'AsroK I'RdM jii.\', iw:::, to iANrAK\. \mi. Start it?" Agreeable to her request a few verses of that beautiful hymn were sung and sobbed by the few friends clustered around her dying bed, Poor Gr(Ue does — it has softened our hearts, so that I think we shall always be happier for it.' " Several friends as they viewed the corpse, lovingly lingered, and tearfully kissed the pallid face of the sleeper. Her remains v,et» taken to St. Catharines, thence to Brantford, where they were laid to rest beside her mother's. Ai'RH. 5TH. Brethren Mclntyre, Whitham, (Irant, Tisdale, Broughton, Large, Sutton, Harris and Hamlyn were appointed a committee "on chapel repairs." April 17TH. Died — this day, Mrs. Helen Morton, aged 74, about one year after the death of her beloved husband. "She was one of those women whom to know, as to her spiritual character, required more than a casual acquaintance with her personal and domestic life. With less of Mary's quiet contemplativeness, and more of Martha's matter-of-fact activity, it may have been the case that bsing 'careful and troubled about many things' may at times have con- cealed the depth and spirituality of her piety. Vou could scarcely know the woman without intrusion into the privacy and sanctity of the home. She was one who felt that woman's truest and noblest sphere of action was that of her own family, the claims of which she could not sacrifice to the outside calls of duty. She ever felt, as every wife and mother should feel, that a careful attention to the secular duties of domestic life was one effective way of glorifying God. Had Mrs. Morton not been the home wife she was, Deacon Morton might not have been the pillar in the Church he was. But under a practical e>.terior there was a deep undercurrent of religious life. If her family and household had a first they had not an exclusive claim. Nothing could interest our Sister more than tidings of the welfare of /ion. While confined to the house by sickness she always eagerly enciuired when I called as to any indications of spiritual prosperity in the Church. I often noticed that when her mind was engaged with worldly cares that demanded attention, she seemed ever ready at once to enter heartily into conversation on religious subjects, and in these gave evidence of deep spiritual experience. Her faith in the Redeemer's merits was strong and unclouded, and her consciousness of a personal interest in these was seldom clouded by doubts. Her longing to depart and be with Christ was intensified as she neared the close of the journey. Amid the severe sufferings that preceded the day of her death she often repeated, with a sense of personal appropriation, the precious promises of the Gospel spoken in her hearing. "During the night that preceded her death, her mind was evidently reverting to those early days, when she and her dear husband received so much good under the ministry of the late Rev. John Gilmour of Montreal, and to those mental conflicts and enquiries which led to her separation from the Church of her fathers, and her solemn consecration to God in baptism. 'Christian baptism!' and 'Bruce's schoolhouse ! ' doubtless refeired to the time and events of 1830, when in the old schoolhouse on McGill Street, Montreal, the first Baptist Church of Montreal was formed. im i m IT k III i 96 KEV. \V. H. I'OKJKU, I'ASloK. Take it all in all, our Sister's character was a well-balanced, robust Chris- tian development that commanded respect and confidence, and was well fitted for grappling with the stern realities of ever} day Christian life. The memory she has left behind is a precious legacy to her children and to the Church." The foregoing has been kindly furnished me by Rev. John Alexander. This Sister was received, together with her husband the late Deacon Morton, by letter from Port Hope Church, July 6, 1856. She is the mother of Mrs. George Foster, and Andrew and James Y. Morton. April 19TH. Building committee reported: — "that it would require $900 to do the necessary chapel repairs "; and a committee was appointed to canvass the members of the Church for this amount. 1 ; May 5TH. The Chairman of the Church repairs com- mittee reported favorably as to finances. Brethren Broughton, Chittenden and J. Harris v -'re appointed to superintend the work "at once." Ma\' 3 1 ST. The following Brethren were appointed delegates to attend the Association to be held "at Burtch," namely; Dickie, Chittenden, Crawford, Benedict, Tisdale, Hatcher, Harris, Putnam Sen., Beemer, Roy and Passmore. The number of members reported was 291. Baptisms during the year, 48 ; amount paid for Church and denominational purposes, $2,459.44 ; Scholars in Sabbath School, 393. In the Church letter, allusion is made to the blessing ot a good Pastor, (Rev. W. H. Porter,) and that 91 boys and 116 girls in the Sunday School had signed the Temperance pledge. August 2nd. The Rev. L. Jewett, the well-known Mis- sionary to the Telugoos was remaining at the house of the writer for several days. The Pastor suggested that some suitable acknowledge- ment be made him. The same was done but the writer does not remember what was given. September 15TH. A committee of ladies was appointed to make preparation for the entertainment of a portion of the delegates who would be in attendance at the Provincial Sabbath School convention, to be held at Brantford. JC REV. W. H. I'ORTKK, PAS lOR. 97 OcToHER i8i H. It was agreed to substitute the " Baptist Hymn Book " for the " Psalmist." NovEMHER isT. On this day was received into the membership of the Brantford Church, and died at the resi- dence of her husband, Geo. W. Brown, some years later, Sarah E. Brown, in the 31st year of her age. The following is a short extract from her obituary notice : — "She did not suffer long, for when the pale messenger called, she soon entered into the presence of the Master. Her death was like her life, calm, quiet and peaceful. Resigned and submissive to God's will, she gave up all her earthly care, husband, children, parents, friends, and trusting in her Saviour, passed away from earth to be with the redeemed in Paradise. At Belvidere, 111., when quite young, she was born again, .ind shortly afterwards she professed her faith in Christ, was baptized, and became a member of the South Baptist Church. About twelve years ago she was married, moved to Hrantford, and joined the First Church. November 17TH. The Church was asked by the minis- terial conference of the city if they would be willing to change their night of prayer-meeting from Tuesday. In answer, it was resolved, "that, if all the Churches of the city agree to use Wednesday evening for prayer-meeting, we would adopt the same." November 22ND. It was resolved to accept the proposi- tion of the various Churches of the city, and agree to change our night of prayer-meeting from Tuesday to Wednesday for the sake of union. 1875. January 2nd. Died — this day, aged 73 years, Mrs. Rachel Foster. "Her funeral sermon was preached on Sunday evening, the loih of the same month by the writer, who can best say what he would like to say by giving the reader the following extract from that seimon. The text was Rev. xiv., 13: 'Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.' "Never were words more appropriate than these, as applied to the venerable saint whose mortal remains were last Monday consigned to their resting place to await the resurrection of the just; and never has this text received a more forcible illustration than in her peaceful and triumphant death. Hers had been the Christian's life, and hers was the Christian's death. Although only baptized some considerable time after her marriage, she had been recognized and respected as a Christian young woman for a long time previous. Nature had done much for her, but grace refined and ennobled nature's work. Hers was one of the sweetest, gentlest and most beautiful natures we ever knew. Her piety was deep, sincere, un- 7 m nT i ( n I 98 KKV. \V. II. I'OklEK, I'AMOR. affected, ihe result of profound views of her personal unworthiness and sinfulness.and of the all-sufficiency of the ri^'httousness of Chiist, to which she ever clung as her only, but her all-prevailing plea. If ever there was a human being who had a minimum uf those lailings incident to fallen humanity, that being was Rachel Foster. If ever there was one who could claim the possession of those virtues which commend their possessor to the confidence and affection of others, our departed Sister and mother in Israel might assert pre-eminence in that direction. \'et she seemed pro- foundly unconscious of such excellencies, and often oppressed with a sense of her great sinfulness, and of the degree in which her actions and motives were tainted by sin. Without a doul)t of her pardon and acceptance, she felt even to the close of life that the prajer of the publican was one that she must use. "Her piety, iJeveloped on the basis of natural disposition, while sincere, unafl'ected, beautiful, was unol).rusive and undemonstrative. She was mide, not to lead in some great crusade, or to control and guide the activities of social life, but to shine in her own home sphere, where her genial and Christ-like influence was always felt, stamping its own impress on those around her, and imparting noble Christian impulses which, through the loved ones who survive her, may be felt for generations to come. Her children can never know how much they owe to that sainted mother, nor society so far as reached through these children. Seasons can be recalled by some of them, possibly by all of them, when she led them by the hand to the seclusion of her closet and there knelt in earnest prayer with them. Nor was it only her prayers with them, but her constant pleadings for them for which they have cause to be thankful. Many of these prayers for children's children remain yet to be answered ; but they are recorded in heaven, and she died in expectation of their being answered in God's own time. * * * Our departed Sister exhibited a most unsel- fish and self-sacrificing spirit. She was always thinking of and planning for the comfort and welfare of others, and that often when her own ail- ments might have pardonably absorbed all her attention. Of these she had little to say; so little, that, combined with her habitual cheerfulness, few would suspect how much at times she suffered. Her appreciation of any little attention shewn her was really remarkable. Her last words to me the evening before she died, as she clasped my hand in hers, were: "I thank you for all your kindness, my dear, dear Pastor." Her sym- pathy with the cause of Christ was deep and constant. Even in seasons of discouragement, she always had a cheering word, and a wonderful knack of giving prominence to the bright side. She never had a harsh word to say of anyone, and if one aspect of some questionable act or con- duct were more favorable than another, to that she gave prominence; and if any excuse were possible, she never forgot to urge it. There is much more that I could say, but I must close with this summary: our Sister, Mrs. Foster, came as near the ideal of a perfect Christian character as any one I ever knew," The foregoing was kindly furnished me by Rev. John Alexander. This Sister was the mother of George and Thomas Foster, Mrs. I. Cockshutt, Mrs. William Buck, Mrs. F. Ellis and Mrs. William Young, all of Brantford. Was a member of the First Church prior to 1850. .•M_*ir.v. REV. \V. H. J'ORTKR, PASTOR. 99 March 2ist. The recommendation of a committee to extend the chapel at the back, and slate the roof, was passed. Sister, John t March 28th It was resolved that Brother Shenston be relieved from any subscription to the fund for the enlarge- ment of the Chuich, in order that the proposed Mission Church in the East Ward may be proceeded with at once with his aid, Ai'Rii. i8th. "The Deacons presented the following re- port:— Brother S- a member of this Church, having long felt the great desirableness of commencing a new interest in the East Ward of this town ; and being convinced that it would be hazardous to delay the matter any longer ; and feeling that the cause of Christ equally required that this chapel should be immediately enlarged ; and believing that the Church would be unable to grapple with both these undertakings this year, offers himself to erect a neat brick chapel (38 x 58), capable of holding 300 persons, contributing $500 towards it himself, and advancing the balance by way of a loan, at a low rate of interest, he holding the deed of the property in his own hands until he was refunded the amount of the loan. This offer, however, was conditional on the remaining members of the Church making large improvements on this chapel." After a somewhat lengthy discussion it was resolved: "That the land be held by the Church, and the chapel and all matters connected with its erection, and management after its erection, be under the entire control of the Church, as the same may, from time to time, be expressed by resolution passed at any Sabbath morning meeting of the Church." Resolved: "That Brethren A. Harris, J. Harris, and T. S. Shenston, be a committee to carry out the wishes of the Church, as expressed in the foregoing resolution." Resolved: "That, inasmuch as the aforesaid committee have agreed to contribute $i.oc to every $2.00 contributed by the remaining 340 members of the Church, it is, therefore, recommended, that they be allowed to expend the whole amount of their subscription on the East Ward Chapel, and, in the event of their united subscriptions, and any further sum furnished by the Church, being insufficient to finish the said chapel, that the Church borrow, by mortgage on the said premises, a sum sufficient to cover such deficiency." The Church appointed a committee to consider the best means of meeting the proposal of the said three Brethren. \v\ :ii!', li rt; m T lOO KIV. W. H. I'dklKK, I'Asrok. May 2ND. It y/as teso/ffJ " that the East Ward Chapel be 5 feet longt-r, and 3 feet wider than the original plan." I' '! ii May yiH. The committee reported " that it would cost $4,000 to enlarge the West Street Chapel, slate the roof, and make other recjuisite repairs ; and, in view of the contemplated addition being made, it will be necessary to purchase sufficient land for the removal of the sheds, and if the said land can be at once secured, let the erection of the addition be commenced immediately. If otherwise, let the addition be dispensed with for the present with the understanding that the land be secured as soon as possible, and the addition be proceeded with— that if the whole work is done let $3,000 be raised by mortgage on the chapel, and $1,000 by subscriptions extending over four years." If the addition is not made, let $2,000 be borrowed by mortgage and $2,000 be raised by subscription extending over three years ; in either case the mortgage to he paid by annual instalments of $1,000 each." The report unanimously adopted. May i6th. A. Deacons by ballot. Benedict and (ieo. Chittenden elected '■ 'i May 301H. The Pastor, and Brethren Chittenden, Benedict, Crawford, Tisdale, Mclntyre, Yule, File, Roy, A. Harris, (ieo. Chittenden, J. Harris and A. McMichael be appointed i. 'egates to attend the Association to beheld at Paris. The Church letter to the Association reported 435 members; baptized during the year, 128; pupils in Sunday School, 343. Total amount paid for Church purposes, $2,53»-57- Among other things said in the Church letter is the fol- lowing : — "As Pastor and people, we are still happily united. Our Sabbath services are well attended, and the labors of our Pastor appreciated. Some of our Brethren, feeling the im- portance of establishing a Baptist interest in tne East ward of our city, have nobly contributed of their means and labor to the undertaking." July 15TH. Brethren A. Benedict, Geo. Chittenden and Roy were appointed delegates to attend a council —for what purpose is not named. Kl \ II. I'ORTKR, I'ASrOR. lOI ' Ji'i.v iSiii. 'I'hc Deacons reported that the I-'.ast ward interest was assuming an important aspect ; and they thcrclbre moved the following resolution: — "That the Deacons, tiie I'.ast ward IJuilding Committee, and fifteen lireihren he now appointed a Committee, to whom, for the time lieing, shall be intrusted the East ward interests : and, as soon as they arc prepared to recommend a definite policy with regard to the same, to report to the Church for theij ap{)roval : Brethren of the l*'.ast ward, Burr, Howie, Westover, (lunston, Yule and Baldwin ; of the First v'l ircb, Murray, (Irant, liroughton. Brown, Wm. I'earce, Mcln;yre, Dengate, Winter and Hanilyn. Report adopted. ■ I J 'i;' m by EAST WARD CHURCH. i;khi 1 1.1) IS 1^71 Audusr 20TH. Resolved^ "that the proper steps be i.n- mediately taken, to ascertain whether there is a sufficient number residing in the neighborhood of the East Ward Chapel who desire to be formed into a distinct Church." Carried, and such a meeting when called to be held in the East Ward Chapel on Friday evening next, of which notice was to be given. T I I02 REV. W. H. PORTER, PASTOR. AucusT 22ND. Lcavc was granted to Pastor Porter "to lengthen out his stay in England so long as he may see fit." September 5TH. The East Ward Committee reported, " that the parties who were most interested in the new undertak ing, were perfectly unanimous for the formation of a new Church in connection with the chapel, and that your committee have no hesitation in recommending that a Church be foimed there at once; and that this Church give prayers, sympathy and aid to the new Church when formed." The report adopted. September izth. Under date, August 27th, 1875, the following parties, in a pointed letter, ask to be dismissed for the purpose of forming the East Ward Baptist Church : Samuel Tapscott, Mrs. Samuel Tapscott, John Yule, Mrs. John Yule, Thos. Webster, Mrs. Thomas Webster, Wm. Batchelor, Mrs. Wm. Batchelor, Benj. Batchelor, Miss Lizzie Batchelor, Miss A. Cunningham, F. S. Field, Wm. Bishop, Mrs. Harriet Bishop, Edwin Gunston, Mrs. Jane Gunston, A. W. Hazelton, Mrs. E. Hazelton, Miss Amelia Hazelton, S. W. Hazelton, W. G. Burr, Mrs. W. G.Burr, A. E. Westover. ■ii ^ The foregoing applicants were all dismissed and in one letter. The Pastor and Brethren Benedict, Crawford, J. Harris, A. Harris, Grant, Mclnty»e and Barber, were appointed dele- gates to attend the recognition service in connection with the East Ward Baptist Church on Monday, the 20th inst., at 3 p.m. The Pastor asked for a preaching license for Brother George Chittenden. Granted. September 19TH. Inasmuch as the pew-rents are not meeting the expenditure of the Church —Resolved, " to adopt the weekly offering system." ( Weakly enough.) October ist. It was Resolved "to exonerate the mem- bers, dismissed from the East Ward Church, from their sub- scriptions towards the repair-fund of the Church." % .'.Ti ifl f^ 1876. January 26th. Brother Hamlyn was presented with a purse cf money and an address by the Church, and an album by his Bible Class, on the eve of his departure for England The Pastor was requested to publish his sermon on " Baptism " in book form. January 28th. Died — at his own home, in Woodstock, of pulmonary consumption, James Colton Vule, M.A., late Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Evidences, in the Canadian Literary Institute — now Woodstock College. Brother Yule was a worthy member of this Church for over two years ; and many who were then his pupils here, still hold his name in loving remembrance. The following are some extracts from his memorial — " Records of a Vanished Life' — published by Mrs. Yule, his widow, in this year : — " From the Ca;7rt(/?a« Baptist, Feb. 3rd, 1876:— 'On Friday last, about half-past two in the morning, without a fear or doubt, Prof. J. C. Vule calmly fell asleep in Jesus. Of cultured intellect, exact scholarship, and fine taste ; possessing a singular combination of quietness and power, with a heart deeply imbued with the love of Christ, and burning with a desire to serve Him in the salvation of souls, he seemed to be indeed a chosen vessel, sanctified and meet for the Master's use. Seldom has the process of committing ' ashes to ashes, and dust to dust,' been perlormed with more of the sure and certain hope of a blessed resurrection. Seldom has any young man in his prime left the record of a purer spirit or a nobler life.'" " From the funeral sermon by Dr. Fyfe, we take the following : — 'What more perplexing event than the one which has occasioned the remarks I have ih'is far made, can we consider? A man who, by great self-denial and pj'Hent exenions, fitted hims'.lf for an important department of service in the Church of Christ— a dt?r artment which needed his services, and for which he was well prepared — is cut down, almost as soon as he entered upon his work. ' The life and labors of Mr. >'ule .stand out as an example to students for the ministry. He did 'covet earnestly the best gifts.' 'This one thing, he did.' Few men more eagerly or persistently sought to discipline their poweis and store their minds with useful knowledge. He had a cultivated taste as a writer, and a nice appreciati(,n even of those delicate shades of meaning which (in the original) enrich and adorn the sacred Scriptures. ' In a word, he laid a broad and solid foundation < n which to build for others a grand structure of Scripture knowledge. This great object stood before him, namely, to make known to his fellowmen the unsearch- able riches of Christ.' " " A resolution passed at a meeting of the V.M.C.A., of University Col'ege, Toronto, reads as follows : — t ].; •I , 'M i • 104 REV. W. H. I'ORTER, PASTOR. .( ■; •That we, the members of the V.M.C.A., of University College, Toronto, place upon record our deep regret at the loss of one, who, as one of the founders, and the first President of the Association, and as an earnest worker and sympathetic Christian Brother, endeared himself to this Association.' " " Of him another has sung : — ' Thou hast entered the land without shadows, Thou who, 'neath the shadow, so long Hast sat with thy white hands close folded, And lips thai could utter no song ; — Through a rift in the cloud, for an instant. Thine eyes caught a glimpse of that shore, And earth with its gloom was forgotten. And Heaven is thine own evermore 1 ' Oh joy for thee, glorified spirit ! With Jesus forever to be, And with sinless and Sainted companions 'i"he bliss of His paradise see I — Joy, joy !— for the warfare is ended, 'I hy perilous journey is o'er, And, above the deep gloom of earth's shadows, ' Thou art dwelling in light evermore." " March 5TH. It was Resoh'ed "to borrow $600, for six months, to meet present demands." May 2 1 ST. The Pastor, and Brethren Crawford, G. Chittenden, A. Benedict, J. Harris, J. Barber, Broughton, A. Harris, Mclntyre, Hatcher, Putnam and Potts, were appointed delegates to attend the Association to be held in the Taber- nacle Church, in Brantford, en the first Friday in June. The Church reported : — Membership, 448 ; Sunday School pupils, 310 ; total amount paid during the year, $2,519.53. JuLv QTH. Rev. Dr. L. Jewett and wife were present at our services, they being guests of Bro. Shenston. July 30TH. Died — At Brantford, after a lingering illness of consumption, Eliza Jane, wife of Rev. W. H. Porter, aged 35 years. The following is from her " Obituary " published in The Advocate : " vShe died as she had lived, beloved by all, but most by those who knew her best, and in calm and perfect reliance upon her Saviour. Her Christian life was too beautiful to be recorded. It will rather live in memory where by many it will be long and fondly cherished." " Her nature, though retiring, was courageous ; and to her heart and conscience, her loved ones and her sorrow — though with sweet uncon- sciousness — she knew not but to be a martyr. » * * « "To have seen her, and heard the heavenly expre.esions of her last hours, was a rare privilege." **♦♦♦* i REV. W. H. PORTKR, PASTOR. 105 " We cannot dismiss this sketch without expressing our sincere gratitude to the many itind friends who have so generously sought to allevi- ate Mrs. Porter's sufferings, and our sorrow— the Sisters who have so tenderly watched, and the Brethren who have so ardently prayed for and sympathized ; the friend who so generously sued the favor of furnishint; so elegant a casket; and the other Brother who, to alleviate the burden, quietly dropped a cheque of $50 into our letter box ; and last, but not least, our highly esteemed family physician, Dr. James Digby." Septemhkr 7TH. Brethren G. Chittenden, Crawford, Barber and A. Harris, were appointed delegates to meet with the Onondaga Church on the 14th of the month, to consider the advisability of ordaining Brother N. Wolverton to the work of the ministry. DriCEMP-KR, 3 1 ST. On this day was received as a candi- date for baptism, dear, dear young Sister Florence Large, and was baptized. This dear girl had attended our Sabbath School from childhood till she removed to England, in 1880. She was gifted with more spiritual magnetism than any young person with whom I have ever been acquainted. Having one of her photographs by me, and she being a foreign missionary, I thought it would be appropriate to have her likeness in this book. She was born in Brantford, July 3rd, 1857, educated at the Brantford Ladies' College and at Toronto. In April, 1880, she left Ontario to visit her relations in England, hoping that such a change of climate would improve her poor health. While in England at the earnest solicitations of friends, who readily recognized her talents, she addressed several large meetings with much acceptance. In 1881 she was united in marriage to Mr. F. Nicholson, an earnest Christian and suc- cessful Evangelist. In the fall of 1885, she, with her husband and two children, went to India at their own expense '* to live and labor for Christ in that land of idolatry." 'I'hey located at Lahore, where, through her instrumentality, several were brought to a knowledge of the "truth as it is in Jesus." From Lahore they removed to Derah, where, in addition to other missionary work, she paid a weekly visit to the Leper Asylum in which there were more than seventy lepers. A friend writes me : '• The poor creatures loved to hear her play and sing to them of a * Saviour's love and a home above, a joy they all might know.' When the master heard she was dead he hurried over to her bungalow and threw hiiTself on the ground in front of the veranda and cried most bitterly, and said to Mr. Nicholson, 'She was too good to stay down here with us, ii i\ i 1 I' V 1 06 Ki:V. W. H. I'uKlKK, I'AS'IOR. SO God has taken her to live with Him.' The sorrow of the poor lepers was most touching. One of them said, 'he loved her as the tlowers do the earth, and when she spoke to us of the place where pain and death never enter we forgot our own troubles.'" She died of cholera on the ist July, 1887. Her mother closes a letter to me thus : " Sleep on, beloved, sleep and take thy rest, Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's breast ; We loved thee well, but Jesus loves thee best. Good night, 'Till the resurrection morning." With this dear Sister the writer corresponded while she was residing in Emhro, To.-onto and England. I give an extract or two from her letters : •'December 23RI)., 1879, Emisko. Dear Mr. Shenston I often pray for you, especially on the Lord's day. I have such sweet season with Jesus asking Ilim to aid and bless you and all His dear servants who are engaged in the large harvest field. I tell Him of your work in the Sabbath School, and ask Him to help and bless you." " Auc.usr 24TH, 1879. Since I had the privilege of walking and talking with you last September I have been so blessed with many ex- periences of His abundant, abiding and never failing forgiveness, I heie want to tell you I love to think and pray for the work of the Lord to prosper in the dear First Baptist Church of Brantford." "Again: — "Another sweet little work He has given me to do is the visiting from house to house with my Bible. I find some care worn mothers who are strengthened and refreshed by a little portion of the word and a season of prayer, which affords a good opporlurity of prayirg for the poor husbands who are out of Christ. I had the privilege of visiting eleven families and realized the power of (!od's presence in speak- ing, reading and prayers." Again: — "Mr. and Mrs. Needham could not remain with us any longer. It did seem so good to me to see some one who had just come from Brantford, and ask after dear friends there ; and then your short letter, though short, it was so very welcome, and brought such longing to be with and see you all again." Again: — " * '' * The Lord has used Florence as His instru- ment and she wants Him to have all the glory. So often when I have enjoyed a happy season in witnessing for Jesus in my way, I think of how I wish I could tell Mr. Shenston I shall never forget the first Sabbath School Superintendent I ever knew and loved." " AliKRDEENSlIlRE, SCOTLAND, " November 8th, 18S0. " Vou have always been such a dear friend to me, that I like to tell you from time to time of our dear Lord's dealings with me. I do wish the broad Atlantic Ocean did not separate me from my dear Canada. KKV. \V. H. l-OKIKK, I'ASIOR. lo; MISS FLORENCE LARGE. ri I have felt nothing so hard as giving up Canoda, my own native Innd, wiih all its happy associations and the many loved ones there. God only knows what it is costing me in the fleshi my heart is so selfish. I have offered myself to the Lord for Indi^, and went forth from my home, feelirg that if He should send me forth into that field, I could say, by His grace — ' Here am I, Lord, send me.' I think the Lord is shewing me that He has work for me first in England. Oh I Mr. Shenston, how wonderfully the Lord has been dealing with me since I last saw you. My dear Mr. Shenston, I cannot tell you the feelings and memories awakening in my heart as I write to you. I hear the sweet echo of God's living voice as it Il 1 f 1 I' i 1 n\ 5^ ^ i ;j i 'J: j ' I io8 REV. W. H. I'ORTEE, PASIOR. has and doth move me above the things of the world, and how that gentle Spirit has been working in me for His glory ; how you have often been the messenger of God to my soul, when youi loving words of counsel and exhortation to the children of the Sunday School have fallen upon my heart and left deep impressions there, and I can look back to those lovirg l.right greetings; the long, warm shake of the hand, and kind words. * * * IIow God has blessed to me many lessons learned in the dear old First Haptist Church of Brantford I "Now let me say here, my very dear fiiend, go on 'sowing besiile all waters,' and I must just tell you that erery .Saturday and Sunday I pray for you, and have done so for a long time, and I i\\/>t'ci b'.essings /o>- you." 1877. Fkhruarv 22\d. a house on the south side of Chatham street was leased for a term of years for a parsoniige. February 25TH. Brethren J. Harris and J. T. Barber were re-elected Deacons. May 6th. Brethren (J. Chittenden, T. D. Crawford, J. T. Barber, A. Harris, R. Grant, J. B. Moore and VV. J. Beal, were appointed delegates to attend the Association to be held this year at Dundas, June ist. The Church letter this year reported the membership 455 ; baptized during the year, 23 ; pupils in Sunday School, 250 ; total amount paid for all purposes, $1,694.71 ; value of Church property, $18,000, with a debt of $2,850 thereon. July 26th. The Pastor and Brethren Chittenden, Barber, Beal, Grobb and Geo. Chittenden, jun., were appoint- ed delegates to meet in council with the Dundas Church, on July 31st, " for the purpose of ordaining Brother Ira Smith to the work of the Christian ministry." August 30TH. Brother L. Benedict was appo'nted Treasurer of the Church Debt Fund. September ;^9TH. Thursday, Missionary Rev. John Craig, was present and gave an address. Jieaolved, "that a Council be called, Oct. 12th, to consider t'le propriety of setting apart Brother Deacon George Chitten- den to the work of an Evangelist." REV. W. H. PORTKR, PASTOR. 109 ,'t m ii." October 7th. This was the 4th Anniversary of Pastor Porter's pastorate of the Church, and an Anniversary Sermon was preached. OcTOHER I2TH. The Council for the ordination of Bro. Chittenden passed the following resolution : — "That the Coun- cil express their great satisfaction with the statement of Brother Chittenden, and encouraging his gifts for Evangelistic work, would recommend the First Baptist Church, of Brantford, of which he is a member, to give expression to this recognition by licensing our Brother to preach the Gospel." DECEMiiER 30TH. A Committee was appointed to con- sider the financial condition of the Church with a view to arrange a settlement of outstanding debts. 1878. January 6th. " Moved by Brother Winter, and second- ed by Brother Large, that the sum of $1,400 be raised by way of mortgage on the Chapel, to discharge some of the outstand- ing debt." Carried. March 3RD. The following letter was received from the East Ward Baptist Church : " At a meeting of the Trustees and Managing Committee of the East Ward Baptist Church, at which your Church was also represented by your Pastor and Brother A. Harris^ the following recommendation to the East Ward Baptist Church was unanimously agreed to, namely: — 'That the C lurch be carried on as an independent Church, under the supervision of the First Baptist Church, of Brantford, with Pastor Porter as Moderator, until such time as it may be able to secure a Pastor of its own ; and that the Board of Deacons of the First Baptist Church be represented at its business meetings ; and that Brethren Barwell, Westover and Tapscott, be a committee to present this proposition to the First Church, requesting their assent thereto.' Passed unanimously by the East Ward Baptist Chuich, January 28th. The above was passed unanimously on the understanding that the First Church should be released from all financial responsibility." nM r k I lO REV. W. H. PORTER, PASTOR. ■I I : I u IP S 1 1 March ioth. Brethren George Winter, Benedict and Beal, were, by ballot, elected Deacons. March 2ist. On this day was received as a member of this Church, by letter from the East Ward Church, Alfred Popplewell, who died at his residence. Brant Avenue, Brant- ford, on the 6th of July, 1886, aged 29 years. "The deceased was the only descendant of the late F. Popplewell, and son-in-law of A, Harris, Esq. On Tuesday the aand ult., he attended the funeral of his sister-in-law, Mrs. F. Chalcraft ; on the 29th he was a pallbearer at the burial of Mrs. (leorge Brown, and on the same day the next week he passed into the silent land. The command, 'Set thine house in order, for thou shalt die and not live,' applies to the young as well as the old. His remains were borne to the grave on the 8th inst., and followed by a multitude of friends, for he was widely known and greatly beloved. Our departed Brother was an esteemed member of the First Church for about eight years. He was a cheerful, Christian worker, interested in the Sunday School, and always ready to do what he could for the happiness and spiritual profit of the young. * Not slothful in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord ;' a devoted husband, a kind father, a dutiful son ; he will be much missed ; his death has made a sad vacancy." May 23Rr). The Pastor and Brethren Chittenden, File, A. Benedict and James Cox, were' appointed delegates to attend the ordination of Brother George B. ]3avis, at Onon- daga. June 2nd. The Pastor and Brethren Chittenden, Bene- dict, Crawford, A. Harris, Tisdale, James Cox and J. B. Moore, were appointed delegates to attend the Association to be held with the Beverley Church. Reported :— Members, 460; baptized during the year, 21. It was resolved to change the Sunday evening services from 6.30 to 7 o'clock. July 31ST. Died — Erastus Benedict, aged 71, for many years a useful and valued member. August iqth. A Committee was appointed to make arrangements for the coming Convention, which was to be held in Brantford. October 3RD. The Pastor and Brethren Chittenden, Cox and Brown, were appointed to meet with the Gait Church, to ordain Brother Clark. KKV. VV. H. PORTKR, PASTOR. I I I 1879. January 30TH. It was resolved^ "that Mr. Hammond, an Evavgelist, be invited to labor amongst us, and the Pastor and Brethren T. S. Shenston and J. Harris, appointed a Com- mittee to make arrangements therefor." Aprii. 3KI). Died — This day, Francis Foster, aged 74 years. "This Brother was in many respects a remarkable man, sprung from a fimily of mare than ordinary intelligence and energy. His brother, George Foster, was well known, not only throughout their native Tions under the supervision of the Woodstock Church. Our young Brother longed to enter upon the work for which he had been willing to give up all, but the Master ordered otherwise. After a biief illness, and without any thought of a serious issue, he was suddenly and unsuspectedly called home. The report of our young Brother's death was to his people and to his Church like a thunder clap out of a clear sky. The confidence on the part of those who knew him best, that he was one of the Lord's richly endowed servants, and that the Master has called him to a higher service, removes from this otherwise sad dispensation much of its bitter- ness. Our heart-felt sympathies go out to the bereaved home, and our only word of cheer is, 'The Lord cometh.'" While this book was in the hands of the printers, was issued the fifth number of T/ie Woodstock College Monthly^ of which our young Brother was one of its editors. It contained the following touching notice : — " It is as fitting, as it is the natural thing to the members of the Editorial staff, in this their first number after vacation to express in as tender words as possible their deep regret at the loss of their associate and treasurer, Mr. Winter. There is something almost inexpressible sad in the death of a student, especially of one intendini;^ to devote his life as a Minister of the Gospel to the welfare of his fellowmen. All the old boys, all the masters, all that were acquainted with Mr. Winter feel deeply thus grieved. What student can ever forget that address of his at the debate with the Collegiate Institute boys last winter ! And then his whole student life— his modesty, kindness, ability and piety — almost perfect." April 23RD. Brother Joseph N. Shenston was appointed Church clerk. The Deacons were appointed to revise the Church Constitution. Ri:V. W. H. I'ORTKR, I'ASTOR. "3 May 41H. Brother J. elected Deacons by ballot. Harris and T. 1). Crawford re- May 15TH. A number of alterations were recommended to be made in the Church Constitution. * * * Inasmuch as the alterations made were adopted, and are embodied in the present Constitution, it is thought useless to note them here. May 29TH. The Pastor, and Brethren T. S. Shenston, Chittenden, Winter, A. Harris, j. Harris, Dengate, Cox, Hen- derson, Tisdale and Pearce, were appointed delegates to the Association to be held at Drumbo. Statistics given — number of members, 570, baptised during the year, 110. Au(;usT 25TH. The Pastor, and Brethren Geo. Chit- tenden and James Cox, were appointed delegates to attend the ordination of J. D. McCall, at Drumbo. NovEMiiKR 14TH. A dear member of our Church writ- ing me from Camberweli, London, under this date says : — "It does me good to see that I am not forgotten, and I can assure you that I will never forget the dear friends of the First Baptist Church of Brantford. They are uppermost in my thoughts, even in foggy, noisy, dirty London. '• In talking whh Mr. Spurgeon the first day I came to London, he asked me very particular after you, especially about your book the • Berean ', and when I told him you had printed it yourself on a little press of your own, he laughed boisterously. "About taking my letter from the First Church, I do not think 1 will do it, as I will only be two years here. Another reason is that before I came here I was somewhat inclined towards 'open-communion', but now, after looking into the subject I do not think so much of it. In the Tabernacle the invitation was extended to members of other Christian Churches, but each one, before they could stop, had to go down to a room below and give their names and the name of the Church of which they were members, i.o the Deacons, then they received a ticket which admitted them." 1880 January 8th. The Rev. W. H. Porter handed in his resignation as Pastor of the Church. On recommendation of the Deacons, action was deferred until the following Sabbath. 8 i 1 if ir- \< ('ll 114 KKV. W. H. rORTKK, I'ASIOK. Just previous to ex Pastor Porter leaving, one of the largest meetings ever held in the Church assembled to bid him good-bye. January iith. The following resolution was duly placed before the Church : '* That it is with sorrow and deep regret that we have listened to our esteemed Pastor's letter proposing to sever his relations with this Church ; and, m view of the happy and successful labors of Brother Porter as our Pastor during the last six years, his resignation be not accepted ; and, as some evidence of our appreciation of his abilities, and sympathy for his personal comfort, we hereby increase his salary to $1,500, from the 1st January." In amendment it was resolved that the resignation be accepted — the latter part of the original motion relating to salary having been dropped. The amendment was carried by a considerable majority. The Deacons, with brethren I'russ, J. N. Shenston, Benedict and Broughton were appointed a pulpit committee. January 25TH. The Pulpit Committee reported : " We recommend that the Church extend a call to Rev. Geo. M. W. Carey, of St. John, New BrunswicR, to become their Pastor, at a salary of $1,300 per annum ; and that his travelling ex- penses from St. Johns, N.B., be paid." Carried unanimously. Fehruarv I2TH. Brethren Chittenden and William Grant, were appointed delegates to Plattsville, "to consider the propriety of organizing a Church at I )rumbo." " A letter was received from W. L. Moor^, of Brockville, proposing himseK as a candidate for the Pastorate. Referred to the Pulpit committe." March 2ist. A communication was read from the ladies of the Church, saying that they would raise $500 to pay off the debt on the Church, if the rest of the members would raise the balance, $1,700. April 3RD. The Pulpit Committee reported : — "We recommend that a call be extended to Rev. Wm. Brookman to become our Pastor, at a salary ot $1,200 a year ; and that his moving expenses be paid." Report, on motion of Brother Thomas Large, seconded by Brother D. Dengate, was adopted. Ai'RiL 17'iH. The clerk read a letter Brookman accepting the call to the Pastorate. from Brother .^^--, RKV. Wn.IIWr MKOOKMAN, I'ASIOR. »iS '.: 1 ll ^^^^BJMbr '-ftjiB . ^iSSKP-' t ^H ^^ ' " i ^^^^Bta||Hk^\ #^[^;J ^K.* ii *" i j| KjjJp 1- I. ,M^ ■SB^M ^ ^B^^^^^^DEu^^^^l ■ ■ ! ^^'" REV. WM. BROOKMAN I'ASTl'R, ATPIL 17, luxil. Fi)R A SIloUl TIM1-: IIM.\. May 6th. Was read a letter from Pastor Brookman, ask- ing to be permitted to withdraw his acceptance of the ciU recently extended to him, and enclosing a letter from his medical adviser, Dr. Adams, of Toronto. The resignation was accepted. May 2 1 ST. £>/ed — Peter Buck, aged 87, who was among the very first members of the Church. ii6 REV. J. 11. TUTTI.K, PASTOR, li't May 3orH. Brethren Crawford, Benedict, A, Harris Chittenden, File, Tisdale, Chamberlain, Moore, Dengate, Brown, Grant and Mclntyre, were appointed delegates to attend the Association which was held with the Onondaga Church. The Church letter reported: — Members, 526; Baptized during the year, 6. July 8th. The Sabbath evening services was changed from 6.30 to 7 o'clock. July i8th. The Supply Committee recommended "that a call be extended to Rev. J. B. Tuttle, of Springfield, Ohio, at a salary of $1,300; and his travelling expenses from there paid." The recommendation of the Committee was adopted. AudUsT 1ST. Brethren T. S. Shenston, J. Harris, A. Harris, 1). Dengate and L. Benedict, were appointed to meet with the East Ward Church, "to take into consideration the desirableness of continuing the said Church, or of forming it into a Mission Church " i i August 5TH. A letter was read from Rev. J- B. Tuttle, accepting the call extended to him. Brother J. N. Shenston resigned the office of Church clerk, and Brother Lewis Bene- dict appointed in bis place. OcTOHER 3RD. The Committee reported that it was necessary, in order to meet all expenses, that 15 per cent, be added to the present offerings. Brethren George Chittenden, sen., T. S. Shenston, John Harris, 1). Dengate, T. I). Craw- ford and A. Harris, be appointed to attend the Baptist Union to be held in Toronto. Octoher 14TH. A Committee appointed to canvass the Church to secure larger contributions. November 7th. Brother Dengate reported on behalf of the Committee in regard to the forthcoming Anniversary, that, instead of a tea-meeting as usually held, recommended a union social to be held in the afternoon and evening of New Year's Day. The recommendation adopted. KEV. J. IS. TUIILK, PASTOR. 117 i^Jy 526; 1881. January 2nd. Was read a letter from ex-Pastor Porter, Rochester, "urging upon the Church the necessity of the Church increasing the salary of their Pastor. On motion of Brother John Harris, the Pastors salary was increased to $1,500, per r.nnum. March 17TH. Brother George Winter, Treasurer, hand- ed in a financial report for the year. Total receipt $2,124.31; disbursements, $2,115.51. Poor fund, $125.28 ; disbursements, $108.10. The amended Constitution for the Church, read, dis- cussed, and adopted. This is yet the Constitution of the Church. March 2oth The Nominating Committee reported as follows: — Recommending Deacons, T. I). Crawford, A. Benedict, John Harris, T. S. Shenston, D. Dengate and George Hill. Treasurer, W. T. Wickham ; Clerk, Lewis Benedict ; Auditors, Brethren Chalcraft and Harris. Managing Committee, George Winter, A. Harris, Thomas Large, J. McMichael and J. N, Shenston. P^eport unanimously adopted. April 23RD. On this day was formed by the young ladie:: of the Church, a missionary organization called " The Gleaners," its sole object being to raise funds to aid in sup- porting the Missionaries sent to India by our own Foreign Missionary Society. The following were appointed the officers for the first year : - President, Mr.s. Cameron. Vice President, Clara Tuttle. Secretary, A. M. Bell. Ass't-Secretary, T. Crawi ord. Treasurer, Lizzie Tanton. Present, aiding its fomiation, Mrs. Tuttle, Mrs. Needham and Mrs Crawford. m\ T: |:i S ; li lii'' ! ii8 RKV. J. I!. TUTTI.E, PASTOR. Amount raised by October 15th, the end of the financial year of the Foreign Mission Society, $99. 1 2 ; amount paid, over $75. For the first few years of its infancy the President con- tiibuted $50 a year. May 26TH. The Deacons, and Brethren Cox and Roberts, were appointed delegates to attend the Association — place of meeting not named. The Church letter reported membership, 549 ; baptized during the year, 19. The Deacons were appointed delegates to attend an ordination at Coble's Corners. The name of the party to be ordained, not given. Septemi'.kr 2 2ND. The Pastor, and Brethren John Harris and J. D. Crawford, were appointed delegates to meet with the St. George Church in connection with the ordination of Brother David M. Mihell. October 13TH. The Pastor, and Brethren T. S. Shen- ston and John Harris, were appointed. delegates to the Baptist Union, to be held in Montreal, October 26th. 1882. Fedruarv 2 1 ST. Died — Margaret A. Harrison, aged 60 years. March 2nd. Annual meeting. Received from all sources, $3,749.27 ; expended, $3,765.95. Poor fund, receiv- ed, $110.45 ; paid out, $90.00 Officers appointed. Treasurer, W. F. Wickham ; Clerk, L. Benedict ; Auditors, F. Chalcraft and A. Murray ; Finance Committee, Geo, Winter, J. N. C! -2nston, A. Harris, Clayton Slater and H. Howie. A Committee appointed in connection with suggestions respecting the constitution. March 3RD. Brother J was refused a lettt r of dis- mission to another Church, until he had paid the pew rent due by him. March 17TH. Some alterations made in the Constitu- tion ; but what the alterations were, is not stated. ! REV. J. 15. TUTTLE, PASTOR. 119 April 23RI). At this the first annual meeting of the " Gleaners " the following officers were elected : — President, Mrs. Cameron. Vice-President, Miss Jenny Lindsay. Secretary, A. M. Bell. Ass't-Secretary, Bella Wilson. Treasurer, Li/^zie Tanton. Amount raised, $81.78 , amount donated, $25.00. May 4TH. The Pastor, and Brethren George Chittenden and Alfred Roberts, were appointed delegates to an ordination service at Drumbo, on May loth. The name of the party not given. May 2 8th. The Pastor, and Brethren L. Benedict, Wickham, Tisdale, Grant, Beal, Cox and Passmore, were appointed delegates to attend the Association to be held at Biantford. Church letter reported membership, 493; baptized during the year, 1 2. June 24TH. Died — This day at her husband's residence, in the city of Brantford, M. A., wife of Nicholas Dymond, aged 61 years. She was born in Devonshire, England, emigrated with her husband to Canada in 1845, ^^d became a member of the Church May 1st, 1856. Her loss was much felt by her family. Church and neighborhood. June 29TH. The Pastor spoke rf certain changes in the basement proposed by the Sisters in the Church, namely, car- peting, changing the platform to the opposite end, etc. The Church approving of the suggestion, Sisters Powley, T. S. Shenston, Whitham, George Winter, John Harris, Crawford and Tuttle, were appointed a commiUee to carry out the pro- posed alterations. August 27TH. A young Brother made application for a " license to preach, in order that he might, in the near future, devote himself wholly to the work of the ministry." Moved l)y T. S. Shenston, seconded by John Harris, and resolved, " That while the Church have no hesitation in acknowledging the gifts of the Brother to be such as will qualify him to preach as he has been doing for some time past with considerable acceptance . they feel that they ought not to assume the grave iHU I20 KEV. J. li. TUlTLi:, I'ASTOK. if! ':Ui I I '\ III resi)onsibility of recommending him to abandon his present secular employment for the purpose of devoting his whole time to the ministry, thereby earning his livelihood, especially as there is a wide field of usefulness open for him among the class not now reached by the ordained ministers. Therefore they do not see their way clear to recommend the granting of a license unless the Brother accepts the recommendation above named.' Ski'ikmukr i4rn. The Pastor and Brethren Chittenden and Crawford were appointed delegates " to an ordination ser- vice to he held with the Jerseyville Church on Tuesday, Sep- tember 26th." The party to be ordained not mentioned. OtTouER 1ST. AViWrr^, " That a license to preacli be granted to Brother (ieorge Chittenden, Jr., now attending the Woodstock Institute." Ociom:R 15 iH. Pastor Tuttle was requested to have published in the Canadian Baptist the sermons preached by him this morning. The request was complied with. 1883. ]''Er.RUARV 2 1 ST. Annual Church meeting. Repoited membership, 504 ; baptisms during the year, 12 ; total amount raised by the Church during the year for Church purposes, $3,252.70 ; Church debt, $2,050.89 ; Poor Fund receipts, $99.30 ; piid out, $55.02 Church officers : Lewis Benedict, 'I'reasurer ; Frederick Chalcrafr, Clerk ; Geo. Winter, James Cox, Auditors. Finance Committee: A. Harris, Clayton Slater, J. N. Shenston, W. 1 . Wickham and A. Murray. Al'Kll " Gleaners 3RI). At this the second annual meeting of the the following officers were elected : — President, I-i/zik Tanton. Vice-President, Miss T. Crawford Secretary, Bella Wilson. Ass't-Secretary, Clara Tuttle. Treasurer, A. M. Bell. Amount raised, $308.37 ; amount donated, $275.00. Inasmuch as the jubilee year closes January ist, 1884, it would be out of place to record the minutes of any subse- quent meeting. Sufiice it to say that the still carrying on their good work. Gleaners " are UKV, i; rri'iiK, I'AsroR. I 2 REV. J. B. TUTTl.E I'ASliik I KmM Al(;US'l', iswi. Ti> HI-.PIi;Mlil-.K, ISSI. date. The following are the ani;>unts raised and denoted up to 1884-E; Raised $119 60 Donated $233 88 1885-6 " 133 84 " 136 18 1886-7 " 64 47 " 63 98 18878 " 109 79 " III 7.S 1888-9 " 79 71 •• 75 00 rrr- ■■■■■ ii i PB:' 122 RKV. I!. TUTTLE, I'ASIOR. April 29TH. The Pastor and Brethren (leo. Chittenden, sen., were appointed delegates to " The Baptist Union," to be held in I'oronto, with a request that Brother Needham, from the Indian Reserve would accompany them. May I ST. During the last years that the Orphan's Home was in my hands I had employed therein as teacher a young woman who often told me with tearful eye that she was alone in the world, not having a relation therein. She faith fully attended all the services of the Church, including the Sabbath morning prayer meeting. Subsecjuently she gave such satisfactory evidence before the Church of a change of heart that she was received as a member and baptized by Pastor Porter. Her name, however, does not appear in the Church book. Under these circumstances I have it on my heart to preserve her name from oblivion by inserting the following letter, which in all probability was the last one she ever wrote : 3f- South Saoinaw, Dear Bro,- ^pril 26th, 1883. Just a line to tell you that I am really dying, no false report as you heard before when I saw you last. The doctors say I cannot live long. Dropsy is setting in so that the end cinnot l)e far off. I still have dyspep- sia, lam, however, quite prepared to go whenever the Master shall call for me, and the fear of death has been removed. I suffer considerably, but Jesus gives me grace to bear it. Mr. Fra/er will send you the book you lent me two year's ago. **«*«» 1 am too weak to write any more, except to ask your constant prayers that God will sustain me until the end. Rtv. Mr. Fra/er will send you a paper with the notice of my death. I should much like to hear from you, but you will have to write soon for I feel that my time here is short. I feel that I am growing weaker every ^' Your dying Sister in Christ, Maria Moss. Junk 3RD. The Pastor, Brethren G. Chittenden, B. G. 'I'isdale, T. I). Crawford, A. Howell, A. Benedict and 1). Den- gate, were appointed delegates to attend the Association to be held at St. George. The Church letter reported : Member- ship, 51S ; baptisms, 8 ; pupils in Sunday School, 157 ; total amount raised for all purposes, Church and denominational, $6,904.59. An extract from the official Church letter : — " Our financial condition has been materially improved within the past year ; besides meeting our current expenses, we have paid off over two thousand dollars of our indebtedness, which REV. J. 15 TUTTLE, PASTOR. 123 188: ^m m 124 kKV. I li. TLITLE, I'ASTOU. tB' ^1:. iiiil rested on the Church, and our contributions to other denomin- ational objects have been larger than any previous year. * * We can once more say that we owe no man anytliing but love." "In addition to our Home School, the Church has the ' North Star ' Mission School under the Superintendency of Deacon T. D. Crawford, which is doing a good work for the Master in the northern end of the city. They have a neat comfortable building, worth, with lot, $3,000, provided by Brother S , and furnished by Brother John Harris. Besides the Sabbath School work, public services are held every Sabbath and Thursday evenings." NovEMi'.ER 4TH. A Utter was received from Rev. John Stewart, Beamsville, recommending the services of Brother Chubbuck in holding Evangelistic meetings. NovEMiiKR loTH. Resolved, "to extend a cordial invitation to Brother Chubbuck, to hold some special Evangelistic meetings." Decemi!p:r 161H. It was decided to hold special Jubilee services on the ist January, 1884. ill V \ December 26th. Resolved, "that the ladies of the Church be a committee to provide for the Jubilee tea, and that tickets of admittance be placed in the hands of the Deacons and the Sisters of the Church for distribution in the Park and East Ward Baptist Churches and among our own congregation." No entry is made of this most interesting Jubilee Meeting. The Rev. Wm. Reer. the Church's first Pastor, was present, and the writer read a paper relating to the Church's progress. The following are extracts from the Brantford ExposUois report of the Jubilee Meeting. "Monday afternoon William Moyle, E>9oi Pagans ■ • • 1,499 No Religion 15,945 Tunkers i3j458 Disciples 16,051 Bible Christians ... 23,726 Others 12,965 I In the criminal statistical report all but the four learning denominations above named are classed together as "ottier denominations." 1 ir a most singular fact the greaUr the virtues attributed to infant sprinkling, the greater the proportion- ate amount of crime cn>nmitted by the sprinkled. u-' A JUBILEE REVIEW. Attentively note the following from the published official report of 1888. Denomination Population Ciiminal One in Every I Official, 1 |()ffi«ial.l Roman Catholics 320,839 4,499 71 Church of England 367,528 3,925 94 Presbyterians 417,749 1,519 275 Methodists 567,777 1,646 345 Other Denominations. ... 250,335 794 315 Now please note attentively what the four leading Pcdo- Baptist denominations say themselves respecting their mr)de of baptism^ the subjects to be baptized, and the spiritual advantages to be derived therefrom. First. — Roman Catholic. — "Baptism is a sacrament which cleanses us from original sin, makes us Christians and the children of God, and heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven, it remits actual sins committed before it and all punishment due to them, and without it one cannot enter the Kingdom of God, and conveys grace to the soul in the way of a new birth." — R. Catholic Catechism. Of all the Pedo-Baptists the Roman Catholics are, beyond question, the most consistent. First. In their Catechism they frankly say :— "The Holy Scriptures speak only of baptism by immersion. The dogma of the Church is to sprinkle, and we should in this, and in everything else, follow the Church." Secondly. They make it imperative on all their members to have their children baptized. But notwithstanding this pre- caution, and the blessed privileges said to be conferred by the ordinance, no less than 4,499 found themselves in th common gaols, and 2^q in the Central Prison, in 1888. Second. — The Church of England.-" Concerning the baptism ot this child * * * being bor.i in original sin and in the wrath of God, is now by the 1 *vcr cf .egeneration » ^ 1 IRST BAPTIST CHURCH, HRANTFORD. ^33 in baptism received into the number of the children of God, and heirs to everlasting life." "Seeing now, dearly beloved brethren, that ihis child is by baptism regenerated, and grafted into the body of Christ's Church." " Question. Who gave you that name ? Answer. My godfathers and godmothers, wherein I was made a member of Christ, a child of God, and an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven." Burial of the dead : " Here be it noted that the office ensuing is not used for any that die unbaptized * * * or have laid violent hands upon themselves." — Church of England Prayer Book. Next to the R. Catholics, the Church of England keeps the strictest serveillance over its members, in order that their children may become "heirs of God, and inheritors of the Kingdom of Heaven." But alas ! alas ! we find no fewer than 3,925 were in our common gaols, and 259 in the Central Prison, in 1888. Third. — The Presbyterians — " Baptism is a sacra- ment of the New Testament, ordered by Jesus Christ, not only for the solemn admission of the party baptized into the visible Church, but also to be unto him a sign and seal of the covenant of grace, of his engrafting into Christ, or regenera- tion and remission of sins." " Although it is a great sin to condemn or neglect this ordinance, yet grace and salvation are not so inseparably annexed unto it that no person can be regenerated or saved without W..— Presbyterian Confession of Faith. What a pity that 1,590 of this class should have been in the common gaols, and 76 in the Central Prison durinp the year 1888. Fourth.— The Methodists.— "Baptism is not only a sign of profession and mark of difference, whereby Christians \w 134 A JUr.ILKE REVIEW. l!f- ,1? B 9 I B i' ' Iff III'; are distinguished from others that are not baptized ; but is also a sign of regeneration, or the new birth." — Methodist Book of Discipline. How sad to learn that no less than 1,646 thus baptized should have been incarcerated in our common gaols and 86 in the Central Prison during the year 1888 ! ' TH — The Baptist.— " We believe that Christian Bapi > is the immersion in water of a meliever ; into the name ^i the Father, and Son, and Holy Ghost, to show forth in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our iaith in the crucified, buried and risen Saviour, with its effect, in our death to sin and resurrection to a new life ; that it is prerequisite to the privileges of a Church relation, and to the Lord's Supper in which the members of the Church by the sacred use of bread and wine, are to commemorate together the dying love of Christ ; preceded always by solemn, self-examination." — Baptist Manual. The Baptists, with eleven other classes of religionists, send only 794 to the common gaols, and 39 to the Central Prison. While there is one in every 94 of those sprinkled by the Church of l^ngland in the common gaols, ihe Baptist, (mixed with the ^^ Universalist,^ ^^ Pagans " '"'■Jeivs" "^d?'/^^/-- f«/'j- ■' and " other ") have only one in every 315. When the census is taken it is the invariable — indeed only — rule to include each family — children and adults — as belonging to the same church. For example. The enumerator calls on a family the united heads of which are Methodists and have four children. The whole six are, of course, classed as Methodists, and it must be assumed that all the children have been baptized. The next family called on is a family of the same size, hut the parents are Baptists, all of whom on the same principle, would be classed as Baptirts, notwithstanding none of the four children would have been baptized. Consequently when a prisoner reports himself as belonging to some one of the Pedo-Baptist Churches there are at least ten chances to one riRST I'.Al'TIST CHURCH, I'.RANTFORD. 135 that he had been baptized in his infancy, but when a prisoner reports himself a Baptist it is ten chances to one that he never was baptized by immersion on a profession of faith in Christ. Only such are Baptists. To illustrate still another phase of infant baptism. Suppose the Methodists, in order to distinguish themselves from other denominations, should at some Coniarence make it obligatory on all its members to wear a breast-pin on which was the head of Wesley. Suppose further that this breast-pin being very cheap and pretty it was being worn not only by " Tom, Dick and Harry " but by the drunken blasphemers as they stagger along the street, by the inmates in the gaols, and the culprits on the gallows. This would not only most signally defeat the purpose intended, but would bring the whole Methodist body into ridicule and disgrace, and one of the first acts of the next Conference would be to repeal the order. Christ instituted the ordinance of baptism, as before stated, for the members of His Church only, but inasmuch as this ordinance has not been confined to those only who " believe," consequently a result somewhat similar to the above follows. Man's laws bring those of Christs into contempt and ridicule. Suppose a Pedo Baptist is asked : " Did Christ or did He not institute the ordinance and command that it be observed?" The answer doubtless would be in every case " Yes." Now suppose the same party is asked : " How is this positive com- mand to be obeyed " The answer, I assume, would be the same as that given by Pedo-Baptist Webster : — " Pedo-Baptist, one that holds to infant baptism ; one that practises the baptism of infants.'' If this definition is accepted as correct, to have been merely baptized in infancy, cannot of itself con- stitute the recipient a true Pedo-Baptist, until they '^practise the baptism of infants." All such are really nothing more than Pedo-Baptists in embryo, and by no possibility can they become anything else without they become parents ! Let us now see how the three leading Protestant Pedo- 'I riif ill ri fi (I 136 A JUBILEE REVIEW, Baptists in the United States obey the command of Christ as they say they understand it. The following baptismal statistics I copy from the official published reports in my possession : YEARS METHODISTS PRESBYTERIANS CONGRE- GATIONALISTS CHll.UREN ADILT CHILDREN ADU1.T CHILDREN ADULT 1885 1886 i385 1889 1890 *58,221 67,410 74,338 72,400 73,104 t43,7i8 59,138 98,723 101,409 90,947 100,701 42,511 2I,OT2 21,616 23.469 23,869 24,566 25,187 15,191 18,474 20,114 18,799 19.547 17,471 7,'39 7,364 11,966 8,328 8,889 Nonepu 9,509 13,075 20,123 12,039 13,786 blished 1389,191 1 493,429 113,719 109,596 43,686 68,532 1880. t Spring Conference only. RECAPITULATION. CHILDREN Methodist 389,191 Presbyterians 1 13,719 Congregationalists 43,686 Totals 546,596 Total Children More Adults than Children ADULTS 493,429 109,596 68,532 671,557 546,596 124,961 From the foregoing some most useful lessons may be readily learned. Let them be learned : 1. By "Adult" is evidently meant those who have not been baptized until their formal admission as Church members. 2. If, within the year 1 889, no less than t 34,034 "Adults" FIRST HAPTIS'J- CHURCH, BRANTFORD. 137 were baptized by the three Churches named, there must be at least three times that number of unbaptized children awaiting their " Adult " admission into the Church in the near future. 3. Each of these 134,034 fathers and 134,034 mothers positively ignore baptism as understood by their respective Churches, and yet they are allowed to retain their membership. The three Churches named above maintain that to obey Christ's command, their members must have their children baptized. The Presbyterian creed says, " that it is a great sin to condemn or neglect it," yet notwithstanding this, it is seen that hundreds of thousands of the members of the Churches systematically ignore their creeds with impunity, and yet none are disciplined. How inconsistent ! None can become a member with us until baptized by immersion on profession of faith in Christ, consequently there is uniformity on this doctrine with us. 4. We learn that within the last fivt years, in these three leading Churches., there have been 124,961 more "Adults" baptized than children. 5. From these facts it is self-evident, that, within a few years, infant baptism will be abandoned altogether. 6. How often, with solemn face, have Pedo Baptists chided the Baptists with neglecting " to dedicate their children to the Lord in Baptism." They cannot consistently do so any longer, inasmuch as so many of themselves ignore the baptism of children. 7. It is not at all likely that these " Adult " children of Pedo Baptists parents will themselves practise infant baptism. 8. All the children (49 in all) but one of our eight Deacons, and three ex-Deacons, over ten years of age, have been baptized by immersion on a profession of their faith in Christ. This does not look like "neglecting" the children, 9. The mode of baptism by immersion is important, but very little compared with the subject baptized. In spite of all that can be said some will contend that, in- asmuch as baptism is not a saving ordinance, it is of little im- 138 A JUMILEE REVIMW. portance how it is performed. Had this class lived in the days of Saul they would doubtless have commended his sagacity and fore-thought in sparing " the best of oxen and sheep to sacrifice unto the Lord." For this disobedience he was rebuked and punished. Samuel asks, " Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of the Lord ?" Had any Jew sacrificed a black or spotted heifer instead of a 7-ed one, as commanded, he would have been turned out of the synagogue. " If ye love me keep my commandments. John xiv., 14." " If yeknowthese things, happy are ye if ye do them. JonNxiii., 17." T. S. Shenston. J -* (V xt'-i V. -crw -Mi . FIRST HAl^l'Isr CHURCH, HRANTI'ORD. 139 \ 51 ,^3 id :e id in le af of i'j il INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS. Page. The First Brantford Baptist Chapel - - - - Front Page The Audience Room of the Chapel Front Page Rev. William Rees, when 35 years of age, 5 Rev. William Rees, when 80 years of av^e . - . . n Rev. John Winterbotham - -19 Rev. Th'imas L. Davidson - 27 The New Brantford Baptist Church 41 Deacon Thomas D. Crawford 45 Student Thomas Cull - • - 53 Rev. John Alexander - - - 57 PAtlE. Rev. William Stewart - - - 67 Rev. Americus V. Timpany 75 Coconada Mission House ■ 77 Rev. Charles Carroll - - - 79 Park Church, Brantford - - 83 Rev. J. C. Hurd, M. D. - - 85 Deacon John Harris - - - 87 Rev. W. H. Porter, M.A. - - 93 East Ward Church, Brantford loi Miss Florence Large - - - 107 Rev. William Brookman ■ - 115 Rev. J. B. Tuttle - - - - 121 " North Star " Mission Chapel Brantford, 123 The Author INDEX TO OBITUARIES. Pai;e. Alexander, Mrs, John - - 62 Andrews, Harriet - - - - 56 Benedict, Martha - • ■ - 59 Brown, Mrs. Sarah E. - - 97 Carryer, Mrs. Elizabeth - - 43 Crawford, T. D. - - - - 45 Cummins, George - - - ■ 47 Diamond, Mrs. Nicholas - • 119 Dimmock, Miss Susan - - 70 Divinney, Sister - - - 36 Foot, Edmund 52 Foster, Francis 1 1 1 Foster, Martha 37 Foster, Mrs. Rachel - - - 97 Hammill, Mary 47 Harris, Mrs, MaryD. - - - 40 Huskinson, Mary E. - - - 35 Harris, John 87 Harrison, Grace 92 Hurd, Dr. T. C. 91 Hurd, Mrs. Marion - ■ • 86 Jackson, Mrs. Margaret - - 59 t /ge. Miss Florence - - - 105 1 IcDiarmid, Donald - - - 54 Mcintosh, Mrs. Benjamin Miles, Sarah A. - • Morton, Mrs. Helen - - Morton, Robert • - - Moss, Maria Moyle, Mrs. Annie - - Pickle, Rev. Francis - Popplewell, A. A. - - Porter, Miss Hattie D. - Porter, Mrs. Rev. W. H. Rockey, W. D. - - - Rouse, Andrew W. J . Secord, Daniel - - - Secord, Mrs. . . - - Smith, Mrs. Robert - - Spencer, Mrs. William Thompson, Mrs. R. Ann Timpany. Rev. A. ^■. Winter, Emma - - - Winter, Willie - - - - Winterbotham, Mrs. Mary Winter, William - - - Young, Mrs. Ann G. Yule, James C. . - - Pace. - 35 49 ■ 95 90 122 - 61 51 no 94 - 104 ■ 50 56 42 73 - 56 31 ■ 30 75 ■ 65 112 - 5« 63 • 57 - 103 ■ i !i ! II ■ I. 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They received the word with all readiness of mind and searched the scriptures daily, whether these thinf^s were so. If any man shall add unto these thincjs, God shall add unto him the pla^riics that are written in this book.- God's loord. BRANTFORD. ONT. PllESS OV TFIF, KXI'OSITOn. }^Mm rr illii: i. Mi' m "And the Lord said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole : and it shall come to pass, that every one th;it is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live. And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived." — Niunbcrs xxi 8, 9. :ry to on nd :nt ss, "And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilder- ness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up : that whosoever bclieveth in him, should not perish, but have eternal lite, l^'or God so loved the world, that he fjavc his only begotten Son, that whosor.er believeth in him should not perish, lv.:t have evii lasting life."— /(>/;// iii, 14, 15, 16. I : f' 1'; D ECLARATION OF Fa ITH. * I, OB^ THE SCRIPTUKKS. We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely in- spited, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction ;'' tliat it has ilod for its author, salvation for its end.t and truth witlumt mixture for its matter ;% that it reveals the principles by which (iod will judge us ;^; and therefore is, and shall remain till tlie end of the world, tlie true centre of Cliristian union, and tlie supreme standard by which all liuinan conduct, creeds and opinions should be tried. ^' I'l.ACKS IN TIIK r.IIil.K WIIKKK TAItlllT. "Tim. ill, Hi, 17. — ^All scripture is given by inspiration of (!od, and i.s [)folita!)U; for doctrine, for reproof, foi correction, for instruc- tion ill righteousness ; tliat the man of (Jod may be perfect thoroughly fiiniishud unto all good works. Also '2 Pet. i, '21. '2 Sam. xxiii, '' Acts i, 1(» ; iii, Koni. iii. 1, 2. 21 .John X, .S,-). Luke xvi, 29-;il. cxix, 111. t2 Tim. iii, l.'i— Able to make thee wise unto salvation. Also 1 Pet i, 1012. Acts xi 14. Rom. i, l(i. Mark xvi. Hi. John v, 3H-.S!). :I;Proverbs xxx, o, (i — Every word of (Jod is pure. — Add thou not unto liis words, lest lie reprove thee, and tliou be found a liar. Also .lolin xvii, 17. Kev. xxii, 18, I!). Pom. iii, 4. Jil'omans ii, 12 — As many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by tliu law. .loiin xii, 47, 4S. If any man hear my words tlie word 1 have spoken, the same siiall iudge liim in the last day. Aho 1 Cor. IV, ;{, 4. Luke X, l()-l(i ; xii, 47, 48. Pliil iii, 1(1 — Let us walk by tlie same rule ; let us mind tlie same thing. Also Kphes. iv. .S-d. Pliil. i, I, 2. 1 Cor. i, ](». 1 Pet. iv, II. •doiin iv, I -Reloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether tliey are of (!od. Isaiah viii, 20 —To the law and to the testi- mony ; if they speak not according to this word, it is liecause there is no ligiit in them. 1 Tiies. v, 21 — Prove all thint's. 2 Cor. xiii, .'» — Prove your own selves. Also Acts xvii, 1 1. 1 John iv, 0. Judeiii, .">. Eph. vi, 17. Ps. cxix, .">!», (10. Phil, ii, OIL \' \ APl'KNUIX. V. II, OF THE TRUE COD. We believe that there ia one, and only one, living and true (lod, an infinite, intelligent spirit, whose name is Jkiidvaii, tlie Maker and Supreme Ruler of Heaven and Eirth ;* ine.\pres3il)ly gloriness in holi- ness,t and worthy of all possible honor, oonfidence and love -.X that in the unity of the (Jodhead are tliree persons, the Father, tlie Sou, ami the Holy (ihost ;;; eijual in every divine perfection, and executing dis- tinct but liartnonious ottices in tlie great work of redomptU)n.* I'l.ACKS IN TIIK I!IB[,K WIIKKK TAnillT. *John iv, 24 — (!od is a spirit. I*s. cxlvii -His understanding is infinite. I's. Ixxxiii, 18 — Tliou whose name alone is Jkiiovaii, art tlie Most High over all the earth. Heb. iii, 4 Romans i, 20. Jer. x, 10. IE/,. XV, 11 -Wiio is like unto thee, glorious in holiness ? Isa. vi, :i. 1 Pet. i, 1."), Mi. Rev. iv, (i-S t.Mark xii, ^^0 — Tiiou slialt love the Lord thy (!od with all thy hoart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength. Rev. iv, 11 — Pliou art worthy, () Lord, to receive glory and honor and power, for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. Mat. x, 'A~. Jer. ii, 12, I.'i. viMat. xxviii, 10 — (lo thee therefore and teach all nations, bajitiz- ing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy (lliost. Jolin XV, 2(i When the Jomfoiter is come, whom 1 will Mend you from the Father, even the Sp rit of Truth, \\hicli proccedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me. 1 C'(.r. xii,'4-(). 1 .lohn, v, 7. •John X, .SO -I and my Fathe? are one. John v, IT ; xiv, 2;{ ; xvii, 10. Acts V, :i, 4. 1 Cor. ii, 10, II. IMiil. ii, ,"), (i. " Epliea. ii, 1!( -For thr!;ugli him (the Son) we both have aii access by one Spii'it unto the iNii.lier. 2 Cor. xiii, 14 — The grace of f>ur Ijord Jesus Christ, ami the iovo of (Jod, and the communion of the Holy (Jhost, be with you all. Rev. i, 4, and .">. Comp. ii, 7. IIT, OF THE FALL OF MAX. We believe that man was created in holiness, unde'- the law of his Maker," but by voluntary transgression fell from that iioly and happy state,! in conse([uence of which all mankind are now sinners,! not by constraint but choice :S being liy nature utterly void of that holiness reijiiired by the law of Cod, ]>ositivelv inclined to evil, and therefore under just condemnation to eternal ruin without defence or excuse." i'i.A<'i;s IN TIIK r,ii',i,K wiiKiii; tai(;iit. "Ceil, i, 27 — Cod created man in his own image. (!en. i, .'II And Cod saw everything that he had made, and liehold it was very good. Eecles. vii, 20. Acts xv, 2(i. Cen. ii, l(i. VI. API'KNDIX. H'l *, M tf Jen. iii, 6-24 — And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it waa j)leasant to the eyes, and a tree to he desired to make one wise, slie took of the fruit thereof and did eat, and gave unto her hu8l)and with her and he did eat. — Therefore the Lord God drove out the man ; and he placed at the east of the (iarden of Eden cherubims and a flaming sword which turned every way to keep the way of the tree of life. Rom. v, 12. Rom. V, 1!) — ^By ^ne man's disobedience many were made sinners. John iii, G. Ps. li, 5. Rom. v, 15-10 ; viii, 7. §Isa. liii, (i — We have turned every man to his own way. (ien. vi, 12. Rom. iii, 9-18. Eph. ii, 1 .S — Among whom also we had our conversation in times past in the lusts of orr flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind ; and were by nature the children of wrath even as others. Rom. i, 18— For the wrath of (!od is revealed from heaven againat all ungodlinss and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unright- eousness. Rom. i, 32; ii, l-Ui. (Jal. iii, 10. Mat. xx, 15. •Hz. xviiii, 10, 20— Yet ye say. Why? doth not the son bear the iniijuity of the father? — The soul that sinneth it shall die. The son shall not bear the ini(iuity of the father, neitlier shall the father bear the inicjuity of the son ; the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and tiie wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him. Rom. i, 20 — So that they are without excuse. Rom. iii, 1!)— That every mouth may be stopped and all the world may become guilty before (Jod. (Jal. iii, 22. IV, OF THE WAY OF SALVATION. We believe that the salvation of sinnersis wholly of grace* through the Mediatorial otKces cf the Son of (lod,t who by the appointment of the Father freely took upon him our nature, yet without sin ;| hon- ored the divine law bv his personal obedience ;S by his death made full atonement for our sins ; ; that having risen from the dead he is now enthroned in Heaven ;• and uniting in liia wonderful person the ten. derest sympathies witli divine perfection, he is every way qualified to be a suitable, a compassionate, and an all-sufficient Saviour.** rr,.\('KS IN' THK lUIU.K WHEKK, TACOItT. * Eph. ii, 5 -By grace ye art saved Mat. xviii, 11. 1 John iv, 10. 1 Cor. iii, 5-7. Acts xv, 11. tJohn iii, 10— For (Jod so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John i, 1-14. Heb. iv, 14; xii, 24. iPhil. li, (I, 7 — Who being in the form of (Jod, thought it not robbery to be e(|ual witli (Jod ; but made himself of no reputation, and took upon iiim the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. Heb. ii, 9 ; ii, 14. 2 Cor. v, Vl. glsa. xli, 21 — The Lord is well pleased for his risfhteousness' sake ; AI'PKNPIX. VU. he will magnify the law and make it honorable. Phil, ii, S. (Jal. iv, 4, 5 Rom. iii, 21. Ijlsa. liii, 4, T) — He was wounded for oiir transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities ; the chastisement of our peace was upon him ; and with his stripes we are healed. Mat. xx, '2H. Rom. iv, "io ; iii, 21-26. 1 John iv, 10; ii, 2. 1 Cor. xv, l-.S, Heb. ix, l.'M.l. •iHeb. i, 8 — Unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, (iod, is for ever and ever. Heb. i, 3; viii, 1. Col. iii, 1-4. **Heb. vii, 25 — Wherefore he is able also to save them to the utmost that come unto (iod by him, seeing he ever liveth to make in- tercession for them. Col. ii, 9 -For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. Heb. ii, IS— In that he himself hatli suflercd, being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted. Heb. vii, 26. Ps. Ixxxix, 19. Ps. xlv. V, OF JUSTIFICATION. We believe that the great (Sospel blessing wliicli Christ* secures to such as believe in him is Justification ;t that Justification includes tlie pardon of sin:}: and the promise of eternal life on principles of righteous- ness ;§ that it is bestowed, not in consideration of any works of riglit- eouoness which we have done, but solely through faith in the Redeemer's blood ; ! by virtue of which faith his perfect righteousness is freely im- puted^ to us of (Jod;*! that it brings us into a state of most blessed peace and favor with ( iod and secures ev^ery other blessint; needful for time and eternity.** I'la(;ks in tmk miu-K wiikhk T.\niiiT. IV, *John i, 16 -Of his fulness have all we received. Fph. iii, >S. tActs xiii, 39 — By him all that believe are justified from all tilings. Isaiah iii, 11, 12. Rom. viii, 1. +Rom. V, 9— Reing justified by his blood we shall be saved from wratii tlirough him. Zech. xiii, I. Mat. ix, 6. Acts x, 4.'f 55Rom. V, 17 — They which receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of right^^sness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ. Titus iii, 5, 6. 1 Peter iii, 7. 1 John ii, 2."). Rom. ">, 21. iJRomans iv, 4, 5 — Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. Rut to him that worketli not, but be- lieveth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faitli is counted for righteousness. Romans v, 21 ; vi, 23. Phil, iii, 7 9. TRomans v, 19 — Ry the obedience of one many shall be made righteous. Romans iii, 24'2() ; iv; 2.3-25. 1 John ii, 12. **Roman8 v, 1, 2 — Being justified by faith, we have peace with (iod through our Lord Jesus Christ ; by whom also we have access liy faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejaice in hope of the glory of (iod. Romans V, 3 — We glory in tribulation also. Romans v, 11 — We alsojjoy in (iod. 1 Cor. i, 30, 31. Mat. vi, 33. I Tim. iv, H. viii. APl'KNDIX. I''' I VI, OF THE FRKKXKSS OF SALVATION. We believe tliat the blessings ot salvation are made free to all by the (jJospel ; ' that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial, penitent and obedient faith, t and that nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth but his own inherent depravity and voluntary rejection of tlie ( iospel ;:;; which rejection involves him in an aggravated condemnation. >J I '^L I'l.ACKS IN' THK IWIiLE WllKKK TAICIIT. *Isaiah Iv, 1 — Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters. Rev. xxii, 17 — Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. I^uke xiv, 17. tRomans xvi, 2() — The (Jospel —according to the commandment of the everlasting (Jod, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith. Mark i, 15. Romans i, l.")-i7. ■t-Tohn V, 40 — \e will not come to me that ye might have life. Mat. xxiii, 87. Uom. ix, .'W. Prov. i, 24. Acts xiii, 4tj. iiJohn iii, 1!> -And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather tlian light because their deeds were evil. Mat. xi, 20. Luke xix, 27. 2 Thess. i, 8. VII, OF ORACE IN REfiENERATIOX. We believe that in order to be saved sinners must be regenerated or born again ;* that regeneration consists in jriving a holy disposition to the mind ;+ that it is elTected in a manner above our comprehension by the power of the Holy Spirit, in connection with divine trutii,+ so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the (jospel,^ and that its proper evi- dence appears in the holy fruits of repentance, and faith, and newness of life. I'LACKS IN TIIK lUliLK WIIKRK TAruHT. *John iii, 'A — Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of (iod. John iii, 6, 7 1 Cor. i, 14. Rev. viii, 7-9 ; xxi, 27. t2 Cor. v, 17 — If any man be in Christ he is a new creature. Ez. xxxvi, 2(). Dent, xxx, (i. Rom. ii, 28, 2!) ; v, ,"). 1 Jonn iv, ". i'lohn iii 8— The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh and whither it goeth ; so is every one that is born of tlie Spirit. John i, \'A — Which were born not of blood, nor of the will of flesh, nor of the will of man, but of (iod. James i, Ki-lS — Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth. 1 Cor. i. .SO. I'hil. ii, 1,3, § 1 Peter i, 22 25 — Ye have purified your souls by obeying tlie truth through the Spirit. 1 John v, 1 — Whosoever belie veth tliat Jesus is the Ciirist is born of Ciod. Eph. iv, 20-24. Col. iii, OIL AIM'KNUIX. IX. Kph V, 9 — The fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteous- ness and truth. Rom viii, 0. (ial. v, llJ-'J.'i. Kpli. iii, 14-'2I. Mat. iii, 8-10 ; vii, '2U. i John v, 41S. VIII, OF RKPKNTANCK AND FAIlH. We believe that Repentance and faith are sacred duties, and also inseparable graces wrought in our souls by the regenerating Spirit of (Jod,* whereby, being deeply convinced of our guilt, danger and help- lessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ, t we turn to (iod with unfeigned contrition, confession and application for mercy ;* at liie same time heartily receiving the Lord .lesus Christ as our Prophet, Priest and King, and relyintr on Hun alone as tlie only ami all sutlicient Saviour. S IXACES IS Till'- lUlll.K WIIKKF. T.Vt'KIIT. *MarL i, 1.") — Repent ye and l)elieve the (lospul. Acts xi, IS — Then hath ( iod also to the (-entiles granted repentance unto life. Kph. ii, 8 — Hy grace ye are saved through faith, and that not of yourselves ; it is tiie trift of (!od. 1 John v, 1 — Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of Cod. tJohn xvi, 8 — He will reprove the world of sin, and of righteous- ness, and of judgment. Acts ii, ^^7, 'iS — They were prieke. llos. xii, 1). +2 Thes. ii, \',i, 14 — But we are bound t'» giv« thanks always to (Jod for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because (Jod hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth ; whereunto he called you by our . Heb. xiii, 5. 1 John iv, 4 \II, OF THK HAKMONV OF THE LAW AND THK (iOSI'KL. \Vc believe that the Law of (iod is the eternal and unchangeable rule of his moral government ;* tiiat it ia holy, just and good,t and tliat the inability which the Scriptures ascribe to fallen men to fulKU its precepts arises entirely from their K ve of sin ;;'; to deliver them from wliich and to restore them through a Mediator to unfeigned obedience to the holy Law is one great end of the Gospel, and of the means of grace connected with the establishment of the visilile church. S I'l-ACKS IN TIIK 11I1U,K WIIKKK TAnillT. *Kom. iii, HI — Do we make void the law through faith? (lod for- bid. Vea, we establish the law. Mat. v, 17. Luke xvi, 17. Ilom. iii, 20 ; iv, 15. tKom. vii, 12 — Tlie law is holy and the commandment holy, and just, and good. Rom. vii, 7, 14, 22. (lal. iii, 21. Ps. cxix. JRom. viii, 7, H — The carnal mind is enmity against (Jod ; for it is not subject to tiie law of (lod, neither indeed can be. So then tliey that are in the Hesh cannot please CJod. Josh, xxiv, 19. Jer. xiii, 2.'i John vi, 44 ; v, 44. jiRoni. viii, 2-4 — For the law of t' e Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus iiath made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do, in tluit it was weak through tiie tlesh, (iod sending liis own Son in tiie likeness of sinful tlesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the llcsh, that the righteousness of the law migiit be fulfilled in us, wlio walk not after the Hesh but after tlie Spirit. Rom. x, 4. 1 Tim. i, ."). Heb. viii, 10. Jude 20, 21. Heb. xii, 14. Mat. xvi, 17, IS. 1 Cor. xii, 28. .XIII, OF A (iOSl'EL CHURCH. We believe that a visible church of Clirist is a congregation of bap- tized l)eliever8 ;* associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of tlie (iospel ;t observing the ordinances of Christ ;+ governed l»y his laws,S and exercising the gifts, rights and privileges invested in them by his word ; that its only scriptural officers are Bishops, or Pastors, and Deacons ;*' whose (jualifications, claims and duties are defined in the Epistles to Timothy and Titus. AI'I'I'.NKIV. Xlll. I'l.ACKS rS TIIK llllil.K WIIKKK TAltllir. *1 ("or. i, 1-lM I'aiil unto the chiircli of (lod wliich is at Corinth Is Christ divided? Was I'aul crucified for you? Or were ye bap- tized in the name of I'aul? Mat. xviii, 17. .Acta v, II ; viii, 1 ; xi, .SI. I Cor. iv, 17 ; xiv, '2',\. 'i John, 0. I Tim. iii, a. tAets ii, 41-42 Then they that gladly received his word were l>aptize(l, and the .fame day there were added to them about three thousand souls. "2 Cor. viii, .") — They first f,'ave their ownselvea to the Lord, and unto us by the will of (lod. Acts ii, 47. I Cor. v, 12, \'.i. t\ Cor. xi, 2 — Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances as 1 delivered tliem unto you. 2 Thes. iii, (». Kom. xvi. 17-20. 1 Cor. xi, 2.'i. Mat. xviii, ir)-2<>. I Cor. V, vi. 2 Cor. ii, vii. 1 Cor. iv, 17. •jMat. xviii, 20 — Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. John xiv, I,"); xv, 12. I .John iv, 21. John xiv, 21. I Tlies. iv, 2. 2 John, (J. Cal. vi, 2. All the Kpistles. Kph. iv, 7 -Unto every one of us is given grace according to tbe measure of the gift of Clirist. I Cor. xiv, 12 -Seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the thurcii. I'hil. i, 27 -That I may hear of your alFairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind, striving together for the faith of the ( Jospel. 1 Cor. xii, xiv. ■ Piiil. i, 1 — Witii tlie Hishops and Deacons. Acts xiv, 23; xv, 22. 1 Tim. iii, Titus i. ley XIV, OF HATTISM AND THE LORDS SUPPER. We believe that Christian Raptisni is tlie immersion in water of a believer;' into the name of the Father, and Son, and Holy (!host;t to show forth, in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in tlie cruci- fied, buried and risen Saviour, with its etl'ect, in our death to sin and resurrection to a new life ;t that it is pre-requisite to the privih^ges of a cliuroli relation, and to the Lord's Supper ;i; in which the meinltcrs of the church, by tiie sacred use of bread and wine, are to commemorate togetlier the dying love of Christ, preceded always by solemn self-ex- amination." I'l.ACK.S IN TIIK linU.K WIIKKK TAlilllT. *Acts viii, .']()-.S!)— And tlie eunucii said, See, iierc is water, what doth hinder me to be baptized? And Pliilip said, If tliow l)clievest with all tiiy iieart thou mayest. — And they went down into tlie water, botii Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized linn. Mat. iii, .">, (i. John iii, 22, 2.S ; iv, 1, 2. Mat. xviii, I!). Mark xvi, Hi. Acts li, .SS ; viii, 12; xvi, :i'2:U ; xviii. S. +Mat. xxviij, lil — Haptizing them in the name of the Fatiier, and of the Son, and of the Holy (Hiost. Acts x, 47, 4S. (lal. iii, 27, 2.S. jRoin. vi. 4— Tiierefoie we are buried witii him by baptism into death ; that like as Ciirist was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also shall walk in newness ot life. Col. ii, 12. 1 Pet. iii, 20, 21. Acts xxii, 16. I . i;'r ':!!• 1 1 M i XIV. Al'I'KNUIX §Act8 ii, 41, 42 — Then they that gladly received his word were Impti/.ed, and tliere were added to them the same day abniit three thousand souls. And tliey continued steadfastly in the Apostles' doc- trine and fellowship, and in breaking of l)rcad and in prayers. Mat. xxviii, lit, "JO. Ac is and Kpistles. 1 Cor. xi, '2(i — As often as ye eat this bread and drink this cup ye do show the Lord's death till he come. Mat. xxvi, 'iG-'J!t. Mark xiv, •ji). Luke xxii, 14'20. " 1 ( 'or. xi, 'is Hut let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread and dnnk of that cup. 1 Cor. v. John vi, 'JH-71. 1-H; X, 3-;«; xi, IT-.'W. XV, OF 'llfE CHRISTIAN SAHHATH. We believe that the first day of the week is tlie Lord's Day, or Christian Sabliath,* and is to be kept sacred to leligious purposes :t by abstaining from all secular labor and sinful recreations ;| by the devout observance of all the means of grace, both private?; and public ; ! and by preparation for tliat rest that remaineth for the people of Cod."i I'l.ACKS IN THK lUIil.K WIIKRK TAl'fiHT. *Act8 XX, 7 — On the first day of the week, when the disciples came togetiier to break bread, Paul preached to them. (len. ii, .'}. Col. ii, 10, 17. Mark ii, 27. John xx, 19. 1 Cor. xvi, 1, 2. +Ex. XX, 8 — Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy. Rev. i, 10 -I was in the spirit on the Lord's Day. Ps. cxviii, 24 — This is the day which the Lord hath made ; we will rejoice and be glad in it. ^laa. Iviii, IM, 14 — If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day ; and call the Sabbath a de- liglit, the holy of the Lord honorable ; and shalt honor him, not doing thine own ways, nor findiut; thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words ; then shalt thou tiolight thyself in the Lord, and I will cause thee to ride upon t'ne hi^'li places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob. Im. \\\, 2 8. SPs. cxviii, 1") — The vo-oe of rejoicing and salvation is in the taber- nacle of the righteous. Heb. X, 24, 2.") — Xot forsaking the assembling of yourselves to- eether, as the manner of some is. Acts xi, 26. — A whole year they assembled themselves with the church and taught much people Acts xiii, 44 — The next Sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of (Jod. Lev. xix, 30. Ex. xlvi, 3. Luke iv, 16. Acts xvii, 2, 3. Ps. xxvi, 8 ; Ixxxyii, 3. ^iHeb. IV, 311 — Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest. XVI, OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT. We believe that Civil Government is of Divine appointment for the interests and good order of human society,* aad that magistrates .MM'KMMX. XV. are to be piayed for, conscientiously honored and ol)eyed,t except only in things opposed to the will of our Lord .Icsuu ( 'hrist,* who is the only Lord of the conscience, and the I'rinco of tlie kingf of the earth. is I'l.ACKS IN TIIK Itllll-K WMI'.KK TAIlillT, *Rom. xiii, 1-7 — The powers that he are ordained of (Jod. For rulers are not a terror to tood works, hut to the evil. Dent, xvi, IS, 2 Sam. xxiii, .S. Kx. xviii, '2'\. Jer. xxx, "il. + Mat. xxii, '21 — Render therefore unto Cesar the things that are Cesar's, and unto (iod the tilings that arc (iod's. Titus iii, I, 1 IVter ii, 13. 1 Tim. ii, IS. +Acfs x, '2{) — \V(! ought to obey Cod ratner than man. Mat. x, *JS — Fear not them which kill the hodv, hut are not alile to kill the soul. Dan. iii, ir»-18; vi. 7-10. Acts iv, IS'20. tMat. xxdi, 10 — Ve have one Master, even Christ. Rom. xiv, 4 — Who art thou that judgest another man's servant. I!cv. xix, l(i — And he hath oi. 'is vesture and on his thigh a name written, KiN(! i»K KlMiS AND L()Ki> (»K LoKDS. Ps. Ixxii, 11 ; ii. Rom. xiv, !»-l.'{. XVII, OF THE RICHTKOUS AND THK WICKHD. We believe that there is a radical and essential dilFerencc! between the righteous and the wicked ;* that such only as through t'ailh are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and sanctified by the Spirit of our (!od are truly righteous in his esteem ;t while all such as continue in impenitence and unbelief are in His sight wicked, and under the curse,+ and this distinction holds among men both in and after death. s; I'LACKS I.V TIIK lUULK WIIKKK TATCIIT. *Mal. iii, IS — Ye shall discern between the righteous and the wicked ; between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not. Piov. xii, '2«). Isa. v, 20. Cen. xviii, 2.S, Jer. xv, 11). Acts x, .•«,:{'). Rom. vi, 16, tRom. i, 17— The just shall live by faith. Rom. vii, (i— We are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held, that we shoulfl serve in newness of spirit and not in the oldness of the letter. 1 John ii, 29 — If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him. 1 John iii, 7. Rom. vi, lS-22. 1 Cor. xi, :i2. I'rov. ii, 31, 1 Peter iv, 17, IS. XI John V, 19 — And we know that we are of (iod, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. Cal. iii, 10— As many as are of the works of the law are under the curse. John iii. 'M. Isa. Ivii, 21. Ps. x, 4. Isa. Iv, G, 7. JjProv. XIV, .32 — The wicked is driven away in his wickedness, but the righteous hath hope ni his death. (See also the example of the rich man and Lazarus.) Luke xvi, 25 — Thou in, thy lifetime receivedest thy good things and likewise Lazarus evil things ; but now he is comforted and thou ar* tormented. John viii, 21-24. Prov. x, 24. Luke xii, 4, 5; ix, 2.3-26. John xii, 25, 26. Eccl. iii, 17. Mat. vii, 13, 14. - ? > 1; 'i > ^! XVI. AI'l'K.NDIX. And as they went on their way, they came unto a cer- tain water, and the Eunuch said, See. here is water ; what doth hinder me to be baptised (immersed, sprinkled) ? And Philip said, if thou believest with all thine heart thou mayest. We give now, without a note or comment, every text in God's Word in which the words Baptize, Baptism, Baptized, Baptizeth, Baptizest and Baptizing occur. And were baptized (immersed sprinkled) of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. — Mat. iii, 6. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Saducees come to his baptism (immersion, sprinkling), he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come ?— Mat. iii, 7. I indeed baptize (immerse, sprinkle) you with water unto repentance ; but he that conieth after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear : he shall baptize (immerse, sprinkle) you with the Holy Ghost and with fire. — M^t iii, ii. Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized ummersed, sprinkled) of him.— IMat. iii, 13 AI'I'IADIX. XVll. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. * '■■■ '-'• ■■'■ '^ And they went down into the water, both PhiUp and the Eunuch, anJ he baptized (immersed, sprinkled) him. And when they were come up out ot the water, &c. — Acts siii, 37. But John forbad him, saying. I have need to be bap- tized (immeised, sprinkled) ot Jiee, and comest thou to me? — Mat. lii, 14. And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now; fortl'u'^it l)ecometh us to iulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him — Mat. iii, 15. And Jesus, when he was baptized (immersed, sprinkled), went up straightway out ot the water ; and lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him —Mat. iii, 16. But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not w!iat ye ask. Are ye able to drink ot the ' ^ that I shall drink ot, and to be baptized (immersbd, sprinkled) with the baptism (immersion, sprinklin>^) tliat 1 am baptized (immersed, sprinkled) with '? They say unto him, We are able.— Mat.xx, 22 ' "im I' xvni. APPENDIX. 'J i r :»■ l-'i Know ye not that as many of us as were baptv?ied (immersed, sprinkled) into Jesus Christ were baptized (immersed, sprinkled) into his death ? Theietore we are buried with him by baptism (immersion, sprink- ling) into death ; that like as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted to- gether in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likenesij of his resurrection. — Rom. vi, 3,4, 5. And he saith unto them, Ye shall indeed drmk of my cup and be baptized (immersed, sprinkJed) with the baptism (immersion sprinkling) that I am baptized (immersed, sprinkled) with, but to sit on my right hand and on my left is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father — Mat. xx, 23. The baptism (immersion, sprinkling) of John, whence was it ? from heaven or of men ? And they reas- oned with themselves, saying. If we shall say, Frc? heaven, he will say unto us. Why did ye not then lo^lieve }»im ' — Mat. xxi, 25. A1'PKNI)I\. X1X> And brought them out and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved ? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. And they spoke unto him the word ol the Lord and to all that were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the nig' * and washed Iheir stripes ; and was baptised (im- mersed, sprinkled), he and all his, straightway * "* * * * rejoiced, believing in God with all his house. (Acts xvi, 3r.) Cio ye liierefore, and teach all nations, baptizing (immersing, sprinkling) them in the name ot the Father, and ot the Son, and ol the Holy Ghost. — Mat xxviii, 19. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded 3 ou ; and )o, I am with you always, even unto the end ol ihe world. Amen, — Mat. xxviii, 20. John did baptize (immerse, spriak^e) in the wil- derness, and preach the baptism (immersion, sprinkl- ing) of repentance lor the remission of sins. — Mark i, 4. And there we.it out to him all the land of Judea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized (immersed, sprinkled) of him in the river o( Jordan, co'essing their sms. — Ma'.k i, 5. XX. A1'1-ENIH.\.. I h ive a baptism (immersion, sprinkling) to be baptised (immersed, sprinkled) with, and how am I straightened till it be accomplished. — (Luke xii, 50). He fell on his face, saying, O, my Father, it it be possible let this cup pass from me. And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground — (Luke xxii, 42). My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me ? — Mark XV, 34. I indeed have baptized ^immersed, sprinkled) you with water, but he shall baptize (immerse, sprinkle) you with the Holy Ghost. — Mark i, H. And it came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized (immersed sprinkled) of John in Jordan.— Mark i, g. But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask ; can ye drink of Ihe cnp that I drink of ? and be baptized (immersed, sprinkled) with the baptism (immersion, sprinkling) that I am baptized (immersed, sprinkled) with ?— Mark x, 38. AITHNDIX, XXI And they said unto him, AVe can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cuj) that I drink and with the baptism (immersion, sprinkling) tJiat 1 am baptized (immersed, sprinkled) withal shall ye be baptized (immerseed, sprinkled).— Mark x, 39. The baptism (immersion, sprinkling) of John, was It from heaven, or of men '? answer me — ^iark xi, 30. And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. — Mark xvi, 15. He that believeth and is baptized (immersed, sprinkled) shall l)e saved ; but he that believetli not shall be damned. — Mark xvi, 16. And he came into all the country about Jordan, preachmg the baptism (immersion, sprinkling) of re- pentance for the remission of sins. — Luke iii, 3. Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized (immersed, sprinkled) of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? — Luke iii, 7. Then came also publicans to be baptized (immers- ed, sprinkled), and said unto him, .Master, what shall we do ? — Luke iii, ^2. John answered, saymg unto them all, I indeed bap- tize (immerse, sprinkle) you with water ; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose. He shall baptize (immerse, sprinkle) you with the Holy Ghost and with lire. — Luke iii, 16. Now when all the people were baptized (immersed, sprinkled), it came to pass, that Jesus also bemg bap- tized (immersed, sprinkled), and praying the heaven was opened. — Luke iii, 21. And ail the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized (immersed, sprinkled) with the baptism (immersion, sprinkling) of John. — Luke vii, 29. But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God, being not baptized ('.mmersed, sprinkled) of him. — Luke vii, 30. The baptism (immersion, sprinkling) of John, was it from heaven, or of men ? — Luke xx, 4. XXll. APPENDIX. U L ill And they asked him, and said unto him, Why bap- tizest (immersest, sprinklest) thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?— John i, 25. John answered them, saying, I baptize (immerse» sprinkle) with water ; but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not. — John i, 26. These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing (immersing, sprinkling).— John i, 28. And I knew him not, but that it might be made niani- les*; to Israel, therefore I am come baptizing (immers- ing, sprinkling) with water. — John i, 31. / nd I knew him not ; but he that sent me to baptize (immerse, spi inkle) with water, tlie same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and re- maining on him, the same is he which baptizeth (im- merselh, sprinkleth) with the Holy Ghost.— John i, 33. Alter these things came Jesus and his d'sciples into the land of Judea ; and there tarried with ihem and bap- tized (immersed, sprinkled).— John iii, 22. And John also was baptizing (immersing, sprinkl- ing) in yEnon near to Salim, because there was much water there ; and they came and were baptized (immersed, sprinkled).— John iii, 23. For John was not yet cast into prison.— John iii, 24. And they came unto John and said unto him. Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou bear- est witness, behold, the same baptizeth, (immerseth, sprinkletb) and all men come unto him. — John iii, 26. When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized (immersed, sprinkled; more disciples than John — John iv, i. (Though Jesus baptized (immersed, sprinkled) not, iaut his disciples.) — John iv, 1. And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized (immersed, sprinkled); and there he abode. — John x, 4.0. For John truly baptized (immersed, sprinkled) with water; but ye shall be baptized (immersed, sprinkled) with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. — Acts i, 5. \ APPENDIX, XXIU. Beginning from the baptism (immersion, sprinkl- ing) of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. — Acts i, 22. Then Peter said un(o them, Repent, and be baptized (immersed, sprinkled), every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. — Acts ii, 38. Then they that gladly received his word were bap- tized (immersed, sprinkled"); and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. — Acts ii, 41. But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized (immersed, sprinkled), both men and women. — Acts viii, la. Then Simon himself believed also ; and when he was baptized (immersed, sprinkled), he continue! with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. — Acts viii, 13. (For as yet he was fallen on none of them : only they were baptized (immersed, sprinkled) in the name of the Lord Jesus.) — Acts viii, 16. And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales : and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized (immersed, sprinkled). — Acts ix, 18. That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism (immersion, sprinkling) which John preach- ed. — Acts X, 37. And he commanded them to be baptized (immersed, sprinkled) in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. — Acts x, 48. Then remembered T the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized (immersed, sprinkled) with water, but ye shall be baptized (immersed, sprinkled) with the Holy Ghost. — Acts xi, i6. When John had first preached before his coming the baptism (immersion, sprinkling^ of repentance to all the people of Israel. — Acts xiii, 24. XXIV. APPENDIX. }^'\ ■% ifn jj 'li- I' i! i liiii^ And when she was baptized (immersed, sprinkl- ed), and her houseliold. she besought us, saying, It ye have judged me to be faithlul to the Lord, come into my house and abide there. And she constrained us. — Acts xvi. 15. And Crispus, the chief ruler ol the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house ; and many of the Corinth- ians hearing believed, were baptized (immersed, sprinkl- ed) — Acts xviii, 8. This man was instructed in the way of the Lord ; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, showing only the baptism (im- mersion, sprinkling) of John.— Acts xviii, 25. And he said unto them. Unto what then were ye baptized (immersed, sprinkled)? And they said, Unto John's baptism (immersion, sprinklmg). — Acts xix, 3. Then said Paul, John verily baptized (immersed, sprinkled) vi^ith the baptism (immersion, sprinkling) of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Jesus Christ, — Acts xix, 4. When they heard this, they-v re baptized (im- mersed, sprinkled) in the name oi the Lord Jesus. — Acts XX, 5. And now why tarriest thou ? arise, and be baptized immersed, sprinkled), and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. — Acts xxii, 16. Is Christ divided ? was Paul crucified for you ? or were ye baptized (immersed, sprinkled) in the name of Paul ? — I Cor i, 13. I thank God that I baptized (immersed, sprinkl- ed) none of you but Crispus and Gaius. — i Cor. i, 14. Lest any should say that I had baptized (im- mersed, sprinkled) in mine own name. — i Cor. i, 15. And I baptized (immersed, sprinkled) also the household of Stephanas; besides, I know not whether I baptized (immers* d, sprinkled) any other— iCor. i. 16. For Christ sent me not to baptize (immerse, s prinkle) but to preach the gospel ; not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. — i Oor. i, 17. i:'! AI'l'KNDIX. XXV. ire of 1e) 3St And were all baptized (Immersed, sprinfcted) unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea. — i Oor, x. 2. For by one Spirit are we all baptized (immersed, sprinkled) into one body * * * *_i Oor. xii, 13. Else what shall they do which are baptized (immers- ed, sprinkled) for the dead * ■■'• why are they then bap- tized (immersed, sprinkled) for the dead ? — iCor. xv, 29. For as many of you as have been baptized (immers- ed, sprinkled) into Christ have put on Christ- — Gal. iv, 27. One Lord, one faith, one baptism (immersion, sprinklmg.— Eph. iv, 5, Buried with him in baptism (immersion, sprinkl- ing) wherein also ye are risen with him * * — Col. iii 12. Of the doctrine of baptisms iimmersions, sprinki ings), * " * — Heb. vi, 2. Thelike figure whereunto even baptism (immersion, sprinklng) doth also save us " * — i Peter iii, 21. The following are the only places in the New Testament where water is mentioned in connection with the rite of Baptism : And Jesus when he was baptized (immersed, sprinkled) went up straightway out of the water. — Mat. iii, 16 and Mark i, 10. John truly baptized (immersed, sprinkled) with water ; but ye shall be baptized (immersed, sprinkled) with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. — Acts i, 5. Therefore am I come baptizing (immersing, sprink- ling) with water. — John i, 31. I indeed baptize (immerse, sprinkle) you with water, but ye shall be baptized (immersed, sprinkled) with the Holy Ghost. Mat. iii, ii, Mark i, 10, Luke iii, 16 and John i, 25. (And filled all the house where they were sitting. — Acts ii. 2 ) Was baptizing (immersing, sprinkling) in Enon, near to Salem E^because there was much water there.'^l— John iii, 23. They came to a certain water, and the Eunuch said, See, here is water, what does hinder me to be baptized (immersed, sprinkled) ? * * - And they went down both into the water, both Philip and the Eunuch, and he baptized (immersed, sprinkled) him. And when they were con ^ up out of the water, etc — Acts viii, .38. Who cai lorbid water, that these should not be bap- tized (immersed, sprinkled) * * ■' —Acts x, 47. (!) I XXVI. API'ENniX. 1 1 ! h I If^- li-' And were .ill hapti/ed of hiivi intiik kivkr Joit dan, confessing tlieir sins. — Mark i, 5. And it caim; to pass in tiiose days tliat Jesus came from Nazaretii of (lalilee, and was l)aptized of .Jolni in Jordan, and Jesus when lie was baptized went up straiglitway orr ok thk water. — Mark i, !). 1 indeed baptize yon with water, but he sliall baptize you with the HolylJhost. — Mark i, S. (And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a mighty rushin? wind, and it iii.r.KD all titk house WIIKRE TIIEV WKKK. SITTlN(i. — ActS ii, 2.) John was also l)aptizing in Enon, near to Salim, reoause there was MUCH WATKR there. — Actsiii, 23. Know ye not that as many of us aa were baptized tn'to Christ, were baptized INTO HIS death ? Thereeoke, we are rurjed with him v.y HAi'TisM into HIS DEATH. — Kom. vi, 'A. They went down both into the WATER, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him, and when they were come vv out ok the water, etc. — Acts viii, 38. He that hath my commaudmenta and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me. — John xiv, 21, ^m APPENDIX. XXVJl. 'IVV ,heir ame and K. — the rom iil'SE was ivere liY INTO and that There shall l)e for every male child to be baptized two (iodfathers and one (iodmother * * * must be ready at the Font. And the priest coming up to the Font shall take the child into his hands * and then naming it after them, he SHAM. 1)11' it in tit. .n .tkk, discreetly and warily. Bit if thkv cektikv that the cliild i^ a , k, it sliall suf- fice to pour water upon it. (Of Adults. ) Standing at the Font * * * then shall the I'riest take each person to be baptized by the right liand, and placing him conveniently near the Font, shall then uii- him in thk water, or pour water upon him. — Extracts from IJook of Common I'rayer. No parent shall be urged to be present, nor be admitted to answer as Godfather for his own child. ^Church of Kngland Canon, No. "JO. The Holy Scriptures speak only of Baptism by immersion. The dogma of the Church is to sprinkle, and we should in this, as in every- thing else, follow the Church. — Roman Catholic Catechism. Xxviii. AI'I'KNDIX. Suffer the little children to come unto me, a bid them not. * * * * And he took them up in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.— Mat. 10, 15. Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples. — John 4, 2. ^^f !' m (in . I ;!^l:-f \l The following are the only places in the New Testa- ment where t .e words " child," " childben " and " baue " occur, according to Dr. Robert Young's '• Analytical Con- cordance." -That from a child thou hast known the -When I was a child I spake as a child. -I understood * child, I thought '•' child. -The heir, as long as he is a child, differeth -Straightway the father oi the child cried. -He took a little child and set him in the -They came to circuscise the child, and -What manner oj child shall this be ? and -Thou, child, shalt be called the Prophet. -The child grew, * waxed strong in spirit. -Which was told * concerning this child. -days * * for the circumcising of the child. -The parents brought in the child Jesus. - The child grew, * waxed strong in spirit. •2 Tim. 3, 1 5 1 Cor. 13, 11 II 13, 11 Gala. 4, 1- Mark 9, 24- II 9, 3G Luke 1, 59 M I, 66 II 1, 76 II 1, 80 II 2, 17 1. 2, 21 II 2, 27 II 2, 40 AI'PKNIttX. XXIX. Luke 9,47 1 f 9, 18 John 4, 49- 1) 16, 21- Heb 11,28 Mat. 17. 18 Luke 2 43 II 9, 12 Ads 4, 27- II 4, 30 Mat. 10, 21 L u ku 1, 7 Acts 7, 5- Kev. 12. 4 It 12, 5 Mat. 23, 15- Acts 13, 10 Rev. 12, f) I Cor. 14, 20 1 Tim. 2, 15- Heb. 11, 11 Luke 2, 5 Mark 9, 21- Mat. 18, 2 M 18, 8 II 18, 4- II 18, 5 It 19, 13- II 19, 14 Mark 10, 14- II 10, IS- Luke IS, 16- II 18. 17 1 John 2, 18 II 2, 18- John 18, 33- Gala. 4, 19- 1 John 2, 1- II 2, 12- M 2, 28- It 3, 7- II 3, 18 II 4, 4- It 5, 21- -And Jesus * took a ( iiiLn and set hitn by -Whosoever shall receive this child in my -Saith * Sir, come down ere my child die -As soon as she is delivered of the child. -Because they saw he was a proper child. -The CHILD was cured from that very hour. -The CHILD Jesus tarried behind in Jerus'lem -Healed the child and delivered him again -Of a truth against thy holy child Jesus. -Done by the name ot thy holy child Jesus, -to death, and the father the child ; and -They had no child because that EU?abeth -To his seed * * when ''•'■ * he had no child. -Devour her child as soon as it was born. -Her child was caught up unto God. -Make him twofold more the child of hell. -Thou CHILI* of the devil, thou enemy of -And she brought forth a man child, who -Howbeit in malice be ye children, but in -bhe shall be saved in child bearing, if -Was delivered of a child when she was -Mary his * * wife being great with child. -How long * ago .^ * * he said. Of a child. -Jesus called a little child unto him, and — Except ye be converted * * as * children — Shail humble himself as this little child. —Whoso shall receive one such little child —Then were there brought * little children. —Suffer little children and forbid them not, — Suffer the little children to come unto me —Receive the kingdom •'• * as a little child —Suffer little children to come unto me. —Receive the kingdom * * as a little child —I write unto you, little children, because —Little children, it is the last time ; and as —Little children, yet a little while i am -My little children, of whom I travail in -My little children, these things write I —Little children, ■■'■ ■■'• your sins are forgiven —And now, little children, abide in him. —Little children, let no man deceive you. - My little children, let us not love in word —Ye are of God, little children, and have —Little children, keep yourselves from idols XXX. APPENDIX. Luke 9, 28 Mat. 2, e. II 2, 9 n 2.11 .11 2, 12 . It 2, 13 II 2,14. II •J, 20 II •2, 21 . II 1,18 II 1, 28 II 24, 19 Maik 13, 17 Luke 21. 23- 1 Thes . 5, 3- P.ev. I'?., 2- Acts 7. 19 Gala, 1. 3 Eph. 4, 14- Mat. 14, 21 r 15, 38- Mark 7, 28- It 9,37- II 10, 13- Luke 7. 22 II 11, 7 John 21, 5- ICor. 14, 20- Heb. 2, 13- II 2, 14- Mat. 2, 16- II 21, 15- II 2, 18- II 3, 9- II 7,11- II 10, 21- II 11, 19- II 15, 26- II 18, 25- •1 19, 29- II ' 22, 24- II 23, 37- II 27, 25- Mark 7,27- * he is mine only child. ■■'• * for the young child. —I beseech thee * —Go and search * —It * ■<' * stood over where the young child -^They saw the young child with Mars his - Arise, and take the young child, and —Herod will seek the young chii^d to destroy —He took the young child and his mother —They are dead * sought the young child. -He arose, and took the young child and —She was found with child of the Holy --Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and —Woe unto them that are with child, and —But woe to them that are with child. —But woe unto them that are with child —Upon them * * upon a woman with child. —And she being with child cried, travailing —They cast out their young children. —Even so we, when we were children, were — Tnat we henceforth be as mere children. —Five thousand men besides * * * chiidren —Four thousand men besides * * * children —Yet the dogs * * * eat of the children's —Receive one of sucn children in my name. —They brought j'oung children to him that —They are like unto children sitting in the —and my children are with me in bed. —Jesus saith * children, have ye any meat ? —Brethren, be not children in understanding —And the children which God hath given —Forasmuch then as the children are part —Slew all the children that were in Beth. —Children crying in the temple, and saying -Rachel weeping for her children, and -God is able * to raise up children unto A. -How to give good gifts unto your children —Children shall rise up against * parents. —But wisdom is justified of her children. -It is not meet to take the children's bread. —His wife and children and all that he had. -Every one that hath forsaken * children —If a man die, having no children, his —Often would I have gathered thy children —His blood be on us and on our childrbn. -Let the children first be filled : for it i:h i'l ':l! Ill Al'l'ENUIX. XXXI. Mark II II II II II Luke M I* II It II II II II II John II Acts II Rom. II II II II II 1 Cor. 2 Cor. II II Gala Eph II II Col II 1 Thes. 7, 27 — Is not meet to take the children's bread. 10, 24 — Children, how hard it is for them that 10, 29 — There is no man that hath lelt * children 10, 30 — He shall receive * " children and lands. 12, 19 — If a man's brother * * Inave no children 13, 12— Children shall rise up against their parents 1, 17 — Turn the hearts ,., lathers to the children 3, 8 — God is able * to raise up children unto A. 7, 35 — But wisdom is Pustified of all her children. 11, 18 — How to give good gifts unto your childzkn 13, 34 — Often would I have gathered thy children 14, 26 — Hate not his father * * and ceildrkn and 18, 29 — There is no man that hath left * children 19, 44 — Shall lay ■■'■ thy children within thee; and 20, 31 — And they left no children, and died. 23, 28 — Weep for yourselves and for your children 8, 39 — If ye were Abranam's children ye would 1 1, 52 — The CHILDREN of God that were scattered 2, 89 — Promise is unto you and to your children. 13, 33 — Fulfi led the same unto us their children. 21, 5 — Brought us on our way with * ghildben* 21 21— Ought not to circumcise their children «'^. IG — Beareth witness that we are the children 8, 17 — If children, then heits; heirs of God, and 8 21 — Into the glorious liberty of the children. 9 7 — They are the seed ''■'■ are they all children ? 9, 8 — They which are the children of the flesh 9, 8 — Are not the children of God ''•'■ '■^'- children 7, 14 — hlse were your children unclean ; but G. 13 — I speak as unto my children, be ye also 12, 14— for the children ought not to lay up for 12, 14 — But the parents tor the children. 4, 25 — Which " is in bondage with her children 4. 27 — The desolate hath many more children 4, 28 — Now we * as Isaac was, are the children 4, 31 — We are not children of the bond woman. 3 — Were by nature the children of wrath. Be '^ followers of God, as dear children But now * walk as children of the light. Children, obey your parents in the Lord. Ye fathers, provoke not your children to Children, obey your parents in all things. Fathers, provoke not your children * lest Even as a nurse cherisheth her children. -'I 6, 6, 1- 8 1 4- 3, 20- 3, 21 2, 7 T' XXXll. Al'l'EXDIX It 2, 11 1 Tim. 3, 4- II 3, 12 It 5, 4- Titus 1, 6 1 Peter 1,14- 2 Peter 2, 14- 1 John 3, 10- II 3, 10- II 5, 2- 2 John f). 1- II 5, 4 M 5, 13 8 John 5, 4- Bev. 2, 23 Mat. 5. 9 II 5, 45 II 8, 12 II 9, 15 II 12, 27 M 13, SS- II 13, 38 II 17, 2c- II 17, 20- M 20, 20- II 23, 31- II 27, 9 M 27, 56- Mark 2, 19- Luke 1, IG- 11 5, 34 II 6, 35 It 16, 8. II 20, 24 „ 20, 86 John 4 12- II 12, 36 Acts 3 25- M ll. 2l II 7, 23 II 7.37 11 9, 10 It 20. 36 tl 13,26 -Wc exhorted * as a lather doth his child. -Having his children in subjection with — Ruling their children and their own house —If any widow have children or nephews -Having faithful children, not accused of —As obedient children, not fashioning —Having eyes * adultery * cursed chilerkn. —In this the children of God ar^^ 'nanifest. —And the children of the devi. vvhosoever —By this we know that we love tne children —Unto the elect lady and her children —Thai I found of thy children walking in — The children of thy elect sister greet thee. —To hear that my children walk in truth. —I will kill her children with death, and —They shall be called the children of —That ye may be the children of your —Children of the kingdom shall be cast — Can the children of the bride chamber * — 3y whom do your children cast '■^' out ? —The good seed are the children of the -The tares are the children of the wicked. —Of their own chili een or of strangers ? —Jesus saith * Then are the children free —Then came * mother of Zebedee's children —Children of them which killed the prophets —Whom they of the children of Israel did —And the mother of Zebedee'.' children* —Can the children of the bride chamber —Many of the children of Israel shall he — Can ye make the children of the bride —Ye shall be the children of the Highest —Children of this " * wiser than the child —The CHILDREN of this world marry, and aie —Are the children of God, being the child —Drank thereof himself and his children. —That ye may be the children of light. —Ye are the children of the prophet, and — All the senate of the children of Israel. —To visit his brethren, the children of Israel — Which said unto the children of Israel — And kings, and the children of Israel —Which God sent unto the children of Israel —Children of the stock of Abraham, and mmmmmm matm APPEN'DIX.- XXXUI. Rom. n, 26- II 9. 27 2 Cor 9, 7 II 3, 13 Gala 3, 7 M 3, 13 Eph. •7 2 II ^ 6 Col. 3. G 1 Thes. 5, 5- Heb. 11, 22 '1 12, •> Rev. n -> 14 1 1 7, 4 tl 21, 12- Mat. M, 16 Eph. 1, 5 1 Tim. 5, 14- 2 Tim. 5. 10. Titus 2, 4 Luke 20, 28 II 20, 29 Mat. 11, 25 Rom. 5«, CO 1 Cor. 3, 1 1 Peter 2, -They shall be called the childuen of ' -Though the number of the childuev of '' -So that the children of Israel could not -Children of Israel could not steadfastly -The same are the childrf.n of Abraham. -For ye are all the childrln of God by faith -Worketh in the childrkm of disol)edience. -The wrath of (!od upon the childke.v of Cometh on the childrf^n of disobedience. -Children of the light and the children of day -Of the departing of the childrkn of Israel. -Which speaketh unto you as unto children Cast a stumbling block before the children -All the tribes of the children of Israel. -Twelve tribes of the children of Israel. -It is like unto children sitting in the -The adoption of children by Jesus Christ. -The younger women marry, bear children. -If she ha\e brought up children, if she -Teach ■' women ''^ to love their children -Having a wife, and he die without children -Took a wife, and died without children. -Thou hast revealed them uuto hahes. -An instructor • foolish, a teacher of haues -But as unto carnal, even as unto hahes. -As new- born HAntis, desire the sincere * ^D el el The following are the only places in the New Testa- ment where poini, pouued, pouuing, pourkth or pouus'.dst are found : And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways and pour out the vials pt the wrath of God upon the earth. — Rev. 16, 1. There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and pouued it on his head as he sat at meat. — Mat. 26, 7. And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep and the oxen ; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables.^.Jchn 2, 19. XXXIV. APPENDIX. I li: '(I iHii;- On the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost— Acts 10, 45. The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is POURED out without mixture into the cup of his indignation ; and he shall be tormented with fire and brim- stone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the pres- ence of the Lamb. — Rev. 14, 10. And the first went and poured out his vial upon the earth ; and there fell a noisome and grevious sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image — Rev. 15, 2. After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. — John 13' 5. And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn and took care of him-— Luke 10, 34. The word sprinkle does not appear in the New Tes- tament. The following are the only places where the words SPRINKLING, SPRINKLED Or SPRINKLETH OCCUr : For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, and water, and scarlet wool, and h>ssop, and SPRINKLED both the book, and all the people. — Heb. 9, 19. Let US draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. — Heb 10, 22. For it the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the puri- fying of the flesh.— Heb. 9, la. Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkl- ing of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.— Heb 11, 28. And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.— Heb. 11, 14. Elect according to the foreknowleJge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedi- ence and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Cnrist : Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. — 1 Peter, 1, 2. !■ i he )d, m- es- he lon em jan the ING »ht 'es- the the ves ind 19. e of ice, >hes uri- IKL- 5Uld and ings the )edi- race ■diraij. :ii ' T ! t.. 'I" I i i APF'KXniX. XXXV. AN OUTLINE ov riiK INDIA TELUGU MISSION or (III-, SiUitist Jforcigii JHissionarn ^ocichi Or ONTARIO AND QUEBEC. Note. -IJeing anxious, for various reasons, to have this l)ook out before the close of the year (I8!»0), the binder, by request, had the covers ready by the time the last sheet was printed, but in conse.iuence of the paper not being of a uniform tliickness it was found necessary, in order to fill the covers, to add a fev/ more pages— hence this addition. u i'^'^' Ii ^ M ■ ''' ■5, 1 i i 1 $ , if'.' ■■ ; t 1 i r ; f h: I-: WW I. .MM'I.MilX. API'KNKIX. WWlt. 39 .IS 12 ■■■■I The rdugus number iS.ooo.ooo souls, hut innsnunh ns thov torni onlv the 41st jKirt ot the vast jxtpulation of Asia. tlu'V appear, by some at least, to be regarded as too insignifi- cant a petjple to have so much money expetuled on them. In order W dispel such erroneous impression the abo\e diagram hasl)een prepared. 'I"he po])ulati()n of Ontario is. sa\' 2.200.000. each block in the above represents 100,000 population. i'he 22 light colored squares rej)resents the Ontarions. and the iHo dark ones the Tehigus. 'i-i AI'I'KNIUX. \\\1\. Each ot" the 51,^ Hght colored s(]iuircs on the foregoing represents 5 Protestant ministers (2.555) ^^''X' ''•''-' ''^ir'ng for the 2.200,000 of Ontario's ])opulation. ami tlic 7 dark colored squares represent the 35 Protestant missionaries who are car- int£ for uS.000.000 of Tekigus. In Ontario there is i minister to everv 858 of the population, while in 'I'eluguland there is only I to every 500,000. w w 'i 1 1 1 MTI Milv, \l I I ll" I"" .ilK'M III till TiliiiMi nil , ,|ii|i I , ( Ir, ills , III, wii nil ill*' 'I' ' "IM|l,lt|\ III)' lll,l|i Mil III! . .Mill VV.i , I iiliillii IK ' i| 1,'v ll|i ■\"l' III ,111 lii|r|)Mi Ml ,,11)11,11 \ Sim Ills, lii.w i,illii| / //, Hn/^liJ Miwhniitn liiiiHuiii (niiiii '\\\v In ,i mi ,-,iiiii,ii h , .ml mil \Mlr Kcs, S S, |»,i\ .iiiil \sili, ulin Iniil, |),i,„n'( lui ( ,iImiI|,i "•Mllir .'.•IkI Si lilrliilii I, iK;,, III lln .li||> InllVir \\\ | »,|j u.i' .1 ( .Ml, nil, III. Ml. .IImI ,\I|.. I ),I\ .IIIIMiI ,.||lilli V\r-,ttf|\ Iroiii ( )riss;i fiCK) liiiirs, ;iii(| I i,iiis\ ciscly llilo llir iiitrrioi y .• , inilc,, iiii'l ;i |ni|tiil;ili(iii III I .;,ooo/jofj." ' Kl'\. I,'\l I (.ill ,llll| Wllr ,l|r n|)i,||i(| ,1^ ( DJlci^MH' , (,| Mr, ;mil .Mrs, I »;i\, iX,5X. MissioiMrifs on \\w licld. Rev. .S. S. |);iy ;iii(l vvilr. 'I'lic rcporl ;illii(|cs to ihr ilr.itli, in iiiili;i, ol |t year, and an lv\ecuti\e Committee: Re\-. |ohn I5ates. Rev. FT Moyd. M. .\.. and H. !•:. IJuchan. .M. 1 ). Receipts for the year $3180.46. Rev. John .McLaurin reports the result of his 4000 miles travel in behalf of the mission. dll ' \ :!■. XI.VIII. AlM'KXniX. M IS- .-I III IS70. 'I'he fourth iiimu.il nit'cliiiLi was held in the (^)iicl'ii Stivct Hnptist Church. St. Catharines, on the 20th of October. Secre- tary and 'I'reasurer tlie same as last year. Rev. John liates. President, and H. I-'.. Parsons and W. ("raiji. \'ice-l'residents. Receipts for the' year, $2(S53._^5. Mr. and Mrs. .Mcl,aurin sailed from New \'ork 2()th December, i^(h). and arrived safe in India in due time in the early part of this year. I S 7 I . The fifth annual meeting was held in the John Street .Methodist Church. Hamilton, in consequence of the I'ark Street Baptist Church being enlarged. The Secretary and Treasurer and President being the same as last year. \'ice- I'residents, Wm. ("raig and C. .\. Morse. Receipts for the year. .$3994.10. Nov. 1st. .Mr. Mel ,aurin m<)\ed with his famiK to ( )ngole. r,S7 2. The 6th annual meeting was held in the .\ylmer P)aptist Church on the 17th October. Rev. John P>ates. l*resident ; Win. Craig and H. \]. I'arsons. \'ice-l*residents ; Rev. J. I,. ('ami)bell. Secretar\- : T. S. Shenston. Treasurer. Receipts for the vear. ,$2i36.0(S. In T'ebruary. Mr. Timpany was acting as President of the Theological Seminarx at Ramapatam. '«7.v 'The 7th annual meeting was held in the l-'irst Baptist Church, IJrantford, October i6th. Officers the same as last year. Recei|)ts for the \ear, .$3341.10. At this meeting there were |)resent who took part therein; Rev. 'T. Dyall, Rev. i'heo. H. Porter, Rev. M. Sanders from X. S., and Re\. (i. H. Brigham from the L'nion. Bro. .Mcl-aurin reported as at Ongole. .\t the close of the platform M- .MUX. XI. IX meeting ( io.;,o p.m.) the ]Uy.m\ of Directors met at the liouse of 'I'. S. Shenston. at which meetini,' were present W'm. Crai" (in the chair). Rev. John I )enipsey. Rev. R. .\. I'vle. I ). I).. Rev. James Cooper. Rev. James ( "outts. Rev. .Mr. Saunders. Rev. J. L. C "amphell. J. K. Wells. .\. R. I'ratt. Rev. I'heo. H. Porter and T. S. Shenston. I'he object of the meeting was the formation of an inde|)endent mission of our own at ("o- canada. at the recommendation of missionaries 'I"im|)anv and Mcl-aurin. It was decided to form such a mission at once. Dr. I'Vfe was delegated to wait on the .\merican IJaptist .Mis- sionary Union at IJoston. and arrange as to the matters of detail respecting f)ur missionaries leaving them for the purpose named. 'I'his was arranged satisfactory to all the parties con- rerned. and Dr. I'Vfe telegraphed from Boston on I'uesday. 2a])tist Church. Toronto, October 17th. Among those who t!)()k j)art were Dr. Fyfe, Rev. C. M. \\". Carey, Rev. A. H. Monro. Rev. J. W. A. Stewart. Rev. A. \'. Timpany (missionarv). Rev. (leorge Richardson. Rev. \\'m. Stewart. Rew Dr. J. H. Castle. Rev. John Craig (who was at this meeting designated for the 'lelugu field). Otificers: Rev. R. A. l''yfe. I'resident: W'm. Craig and A. A. Ayer. Vice-Presidents ; T. S. Shenston, Treasurer; Re\'. J. L. Campbell and Rev. James Coutts, Secretaries. Receipts for the year, $7921.37. 1S78. 'I'he 1 2th annual meeting was held in the I"'irst IJaptist Churc-h. Ikantford, on the 1 7th 0(-tol)er. Among those who took part were Rev. Win. Stewart, Rev. John Torrance. Re\-. J. I,. Campbell, Rev. A. A. t'ameron. Rev. J. D. King, Rev. T. 1,. Davidson, Rev. K. J. Stobo. Officers: I'resident, T. S. Shenston ', \'ice-Presidents and Secretaries the same as last vear; T. Dixon Craig. Treasurer. Receipts for the year, $6,699.65. 1879. The 13th annual meeting was held in the (^ueen Street Baptist Church, St. Catharines. December 16th. Among AI'I'KNDIX. M. tlio.M' who took |);irt tluTcat wciv Rl\. W in. Sic\v;irt. Kcv. \\ . II. PortcT. .\. 1'. .McDiarniid. R(.'\ . !•;. J. Stolu). Riv. |olin McLaurin. ( )m(Lrs tin.' same as last year. Kfcei|)ls lor the year. $9145.21. 1 SSo. 'I"he 14th annual ineetinij; was held in the jarvis Street liaptist Cinircii, Toronto, jjiid October. .Xiiiohl; tliose who took i)art thereat were Rev. [. H. Castle. I). I).. Rev. [. Iv Hooper, Rev. John Mel .atirin. Rev. j. I,, ("amphell and Rev. .\. M. Doiiulnss of \ew \'ork. 'I'he ofticers the same as last year. Reeeijjts for the year, $(S94.S.5i. iSSi. The 15th annual meetinji; was held in the Olivet IJaplist Cluirch. Montreal, October 2Sth. Amoiii;- those who tcjok part thereat were Rev. A. H. Monro. Rev. Wm. .Stewart. Rev. W . .N. ("lark. Rev. John .McLaurin and Rev. W. S. McKen/ie of lloston. l\ S. Recei|)ts for the year. $7687.53. 1882. The 16th annual meeting was held in the James Street liaptist ("luirch. Hamilton. October i(;th. .\mong those i)re- seiit who took part thereat were. Rev. 1). Hutchison. Re\ . W. Dawley, Rev. !•'. .\. Douglass and Rev. H. 1). 'I'homas. Re- ceipts for the _\ear. $10,596.78. r883. ■|"he 17th annual meeting was held in the 'I'albot Street ("hurch. London. ( )(nober 18th. Ofticers: ("has. Ravmond. i'resideiu ; Win. Craig and .\. A. .\yer, \'ice-Rresidents : Rev. J. \\ . .\. Stewart. Secretary: T. S. Shenston. Treasurer. .\mong those present who took part thereat were Rev. J. I.. Campbell, Rev. Dr. !!. j). I'homas, Rev. W. N. ("lark and Rev. \\"m. Stewart. Recei|)ts for the year, $9600.94. I 884. 'I'he 1 8th annual meeting was held in the St. 'I'homas f m. I! ;if ':; Si'^i m Ml. AI'I'l.NlilX. l!;i|ilist (■hiirch. ()(t(il)tT \()[h. ( )t"ti(i.Ts llic sanu' ;is \as[ wiir. AinoiiL; ihosr who took part ihrnat \ww. I\l\. I )i". ( "asllc. Rcw Mr. Mchiarmid. Rln. John ('rait;, K(.\. Mr. llalhim and .Mrs. ("hiirchill. Receipts lor the war. .f i 2,657. 2(). 1S85. 'I"he iijlh annual meeting;' wa> held in the church at ('iiielph, October 22nd. ( Xtic ers llie sami' as last year. Ainonij, those presi'nt wiio took part thereat were .Mr. Snn'th of 'rixerlon. Re\. j. W. .\. Stewart. Re\. (1. .M. W. ('are\aiid Rew I''. \\ . .\ii\a() ;i-> ihr iiii^sioiiarydr mkIi Micirtx ;i^ Miitrd him \)vsl. I'lir m;itu r w.i> iTlLTrfd to a ( oiii inittL'c who iT|)()nrd: ••wclind Ui.il dir Hoard ha-> acti'd to- wards our rrturiu'd mi>,sioiiar\ not oiil\ m strict idntonnit\- with the constitution of the socn i\. hut hcNond this, in our jud.Uincnt. wisely and ,L;cncrous|\. which rc|i()rt was adopted iinaninioiisiv. .\t a suhsri|iicnt incctniL;. •'alU'r lull discussion " the lol- lowini; resolution was passed unaiiiinousK- : all the circum- stances of the case heini;- l'iill\ considered, irsolvcd: "that in the best interest of liro. Mcl.aurin hiniseH', and tlu' denomina- tion, his resignation he accepted.'" SuhsecpientK. at tlu' close ol the last day, IWo. Mcl.aurin was rcijUesti'd lo withdraw his resiiiiiation. which he did. I'his. and what sul)se(|uentl\ ^rew out ot it. occasioned the alienation of some old and warm friends of the mission. Ret ei|)ts loi the \i'ar. $it)._' _:;S. ;; 5. 'I"he j^rd annual meetmi; was held in the ci;\ of Ottawa. ()ctol)e:- iSth. ( )fhcers the same as last \ear. Keceips for till' \ear. $ i<).()4o.S^). 1 S()o. The J4th annual meeliiiL; was held in the town of W ood- stork, ()ct()i)er iSth. OlMcers: I'residcnl, Ke\. .S. IJates. li.A. : \'ice-President. Wm. Craig: Secretary. Re\. John Mcl.aurin: Treasurer, John I'irsthrook. Receipts tor the \ear. $20. 04:;. 45. Dr. Murdoch writes, l-'ei). ;,. i S() 1 : '■The Lord has ni\en another 'reiuLiu re\i\al. 'I'he io_\hil intelliLienci.' has been re- ceived from ( )ngole that two thousand and twenty-three were l)a|)ti/ed in the last quarter of i 8i)o. of whom sixteen hundred and seventy-one were hapti/ed Sunday. |)e<-eml)er 2cS. 'I'wo thousand were waitini;' for baptism. I ,et all tile people praise the Lord. I'he mission calls for twent\-l'i\e new men. Will not the l,ord's ])eopIe arise and send them? " Standard. I'eb. 12. "(^1 F ■ l.l\. Al'I'KNDlX. hi: iH' 11' Total Annual Receipts. Ontaiioand (^ue- Wcjiiit'ii's Women's Members. beo Koreigii Mis- K. M. Society. !•". M. Society. sionarj Society. West. KuNS. 1867 $1.1 6(j -'7 " 1868 '^ • M 2.056 1)3 1869 ^^ "C tr V 1 80 4^' 1870 a '^-E '^.853 ,?5 1871 '^<'-^ 3-994 09 1872 2. 1 36 08 1 '873 i -^ — 3.341 10 '874 "•■ - '7 4.580 88 1 1875 ->:3i 6.01 2 00 1 1876 4.914 85 '877 '^ .2 .2 7.9-^' 5 7 -$590 44 $434 37 1878 -J"! I- 6.6y() '''5 898 78 1 5()S 44 1879 9. 1 45 2 1 1.4^4 55 ' 1)78 Si 1 880 . ^ 8,948 5' '.535 95 51^0 57 1881 638 7.687 5-^ 1.625 'o 825 30 1882 914 10.596 7 5 2,223 9-^ 958 45 1883 925 9.690 94 2.678 99 1 018 1)1 1884 1024 12,657 -'9 3.897 45 I 138 22 1885 No re])()rl 13.820 82 3.416 78 1 069 30 1886 .872 14. ^'5 3 ^'5 4.104 41; 1 107 07 1887 1805 15.209 -> -> 4.636 74 ^ 1 '58 7' r888 "947 19.238 .1"^ 5.766 06 1 399 88 1889 2030 19.940 84 4.924 3'') 1 ~y:> 90 1 890 2393 Totals - J, 20.042 t9''253 45 43 5.838 o() ! 1 530 68 $37,796 51 $12 664 73 The American Baptist Missionary i' nioji Report tif the Teluy^u Mission for the last three years. Baptised. Membership. Amount Paid. 1888. . . . 2321 . . . 26.629 • ■ . $63,671) 48 1 889 . . .. 284c; . • • 30.659 , . • ■ 58.369 87 1 890 . . • • 3340 . •• 33.838 .. . . 64.778 38 Al'l'KMMX. I,V. Ki:\'. k()1!i:ri' ai.kxaxdkk k\ii;. d.d. The lirst Pitsidiiit nf tin- Haptist I'diviu'n .Mis.sioniiiA Si)iiet\ i)f Ontiuiu and (jiiicljtc. Umii Oct. 20. l>l(i. Kii'd at Woddstock, Unt., Sept. 4, K><7"< IPr *3; I r , t 1 ■'I IK- i ilt ^ \l'l'l,\l)l\-. t \ II. Ki:\\ JOHN i;.\ii;s. I'lithci- ..I Ml'-. Tliiii.,iii\ ;iimI Mi- Mcl.iiiiiiii. I'... in .Inn. 'Jii. 1^11''. nil ■! ai fit. (;.or-,., Out.. Ma> ^, \>:',. TT^ ■■■■■M ' I [.«' i ').; M'I'I.M'IX. I l\. MKs. ii.\m;s. Tl... «if,.„f th,. i;..v..)„|,M BMt,.. UM.I il„. niotl,,.,.,,, \|,- I'lmpaiu an,! Mv>. MH.n.ri,,, „ur fi,>t .Mi,vsi,„„uic. • la r iuil B M'I'I \ |il\. I \1. Kl.\. A. \'. ilMI'AW Lhii llr-i I'lii'-iun .\li~-iiiiKir\ . hir -.'1. 1^40. Kicil at Cnraliiiilj hiiliu. Kcl,. !!■ 1- .H tf. \I'I-I \hl\. I Mil. (.V,r \Utvs). ilti' ,,f Mi" i'.ii,ii\ li,.\-. A. \ '1' li-inliiii\ t.. India llll|MII>, tils! 11 M 11^ \fl'l \lll\. I \\ !-;ioii;ii'> \\>\, .li.jiii McLaiiriii. ii IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-S) 1.0 I.I •" IM III 2.2 '^ lis lillM 1.8 1.25 1.4 1.6 « 6" ► ^ ^ 0%% /i ^;. y /^ Photographic Sciences Corporation iV cF :\ \ 6^ 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 // :i ^^ •s? :\ \ ^\ . ^^ ?> > f ^ ^^.i;^ ■ (I f I 1 ill I i r tr* i f ' iL ^litii ^ y^L i.;s \I'1'K.\|)I\. IAIN. Iii)ii,ir\ li'iv . |ir. I.'.in.iii .li \ull 1 il? rij '^ Hi -XI •^i'i'i;\i)i\. I. Win. KKW (;. !•■. CLRKIK, M.A. 1 I' f I III f : 1 i ' -;, i : ,;,[. ' ■■ ii ! / ' ' ; " : ■ ■ i ', 1 lii^ AI'I'I MUX. .\ \ \ :'•: I MRS. MARIA i;. CLRRli;. VNitcdf Missionan Ucv. (i. I". ( uiiic. fia I i . I M'l'I.MUX. I WMI. Ki:\. |()H\ CKAIC. M.A. Snilcd fur liiilia nn onr ot mir Missioiiiirii's in l^;?. iitiil ai-rivi-il ill Iniliii, .laii. l>s>i. I ---I i; li \ ^n-.i,i I: in M'I'I Mi|\. I WIS., 1 - 4 1 Jl'j ' ^ !) «*■> 'd tS^^^Bt H. 'y;d H 9 i ^H ^HBhI' 'W^Hp^HM 1 1 F 1*. 11 1 MKS. loHN CRAKi. (.V.c I'ciTv). Wiff of .Mi8(iiuiiur> lU-v. .loliii I'rai).'-. Burn Kfli . l.i, ISM. Hied at AkUlu, India. April 2, l>sl. ! i- i'l 1:'l Ml I li ::'1J( Uv i> V i ! 'wn -\I'I'i:m)1\. I.XWI lljljiyjyiijjiii^^ '''■■■"''-■■'■' " MRS. joHX crak;. {.\il- Sllllllirr). The u ite nf .Mig9iniiiir\ |{(\ .lolm Ciiii.;, li \. i F |: ri-i ii ' ; \;'i'i.Mii\. I \\\iii (ia l.l rn !* Vi •-111:. t rr*^ !■ t ^ ■'ir: .1 ! i Mi'l.NIMN. l.XXW. •^j I i'^- h-' mm m :il!:;' M'l'l M>l\. I WW II. ^ ■ :' ■ I ^ SI' iiiir Hi 'ill liir f- , 't 1 \l'l'l,\hl\. I \\\1\. |||llii!ili;!ii:iiii||iiiiiii,iiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiji''t?!iii!lll!;!i^ !! ,i 1'' '1 1 i 1 n ■i\ •Hi I AI'I'I \hl\ \( I. ta. AI'I'KMUX. \' III. iiiK Kiksr (;K.\i)r.\iiN(. t i.as.s oi iiii. >.\mii.i oi ia sk.min \i<\, Tile first j;iii(liiatlnw chi.xs ot tlii' Siiiniilcntta Soiuinan . Win. laii >>HiM:itc tlic |> o(l that tlusc four men, I'iiiH'u'.Ix tiuinid ainl ('(iiisfcratcd ti> thiist •i\iic. if|iri'Sfiit ': VVc lioju' to lii-ar (if the.sc ineii fmiu time to time as leaders in ( liri^tian wrk, anil we trust that \ear liv vear iinidualU inereasin^j; classes will fiirtli intii the ureat harvest lielil Wi are tloin;; no more Imiiortant work in India than that of traiiiinir native ()rea<'hersand teachers Tlirough these ehiefiv must India he e\an^eii;^ed, if i' IKi,^ j t: E^^H f'ttiil' AI'l'IAlUX \l \ y o ' { i- 1 1 ' 1 n ill 1 ■ Mi , ;: ' iiU \i>1'i:m)I\. \r\ II. i;l li' I ' n ^ i ) I l\ 5 * 1^ . » I ill : , ■ \ i '■ IliL .M'I'I.MUX \( l\. Tlii> hiiat was |iiii(li;W((l Aiifil, 1,^74, anil cnj.t with the it'|iiiii> alioiil yltxi, ami was I'aid tVir li\ tile (MJM't lia|itist Chiircli Siindax ScIkiuI, Mdiitrcal City, It «a^* iiaiiiid aftir a .\iniiiif lail.\ nf that hiliiiiil wlni had V)fcf) uiii>t ai'tivu in security tlio iniiiii'\. In I>71>, it vMis hi-okfti ii|i mid a [utrt of it usrd ill tiK' hniidiny: (if llif " Canailian." Sil i i! i f i 1; t ^ , '? 1 ; i ,' 1 ; ,i'ii i! i AI'I'I.NDIX. (I. MISS ikirn. Aiiiv.Ml ill C..ciiiasi(,iiarv ,S(j(iet\. *? 'i',u \I'I'I..\I»I\. (III. Ri:\'. I', u. .\u\A('Mi:. Airivod in lii(li:i Miinh i', Inmi, as (.nc .,t mir .Mis- sioiiiincsariil iitiiirHd mm at'cijiint m lii> hi-,ltli, Miiv 3, isss. ■IJ ! Iv' ' M >f j M'TlVhlX. (■\, MRS. K W. AL\A( IIK. \Vi til Missiiinun \tv\. i\ \V. Aimiclic. s;iili.(| for iiidi-i uitli licl' Imsliaiiil ll (jIiU'Imc, Nii\. 21, I ^s". 1 'I !■ I \ri'i.\i>i\. r\ i(. RKV. f. R. sni.l.WHLI. B.A. He was (ii, and in I.\|IIX. ( l\. MRS. I. K. srii,i,\\i;i.i.. (.V('« lifiahc.. ). Wilf of .Missi.iiiaiy lU-v. I, K. Stillui'll. ;iiii\.(l in India, Aumist Isr, issj. p ];• ' I'- I' ' I i i' , APPKXDIX CXI. 1 r w'"! i I -f, 1 ■if ! ■ ' 1 I ■! ; Ki:\". H. F. I.AFI.AMMK. UiR- ijf uui- Mi>siniiiiii,.s Hf l:in^ ilT Al'I'F MUX. (XIII. >. I.s.\l!i:i IIAK II. Siiilcd triiiii lio>rciii. r. s.. ()(f.,i„.|- i4rli, jvsi;. -.i^nuvof iiiir .Mlssii)ii:iii|.v. tn liiiliu. • np ri AI'i'l-.NDIX. ( NV Ri:V ROHKRT C-ARSI I )i:. He -ailed tur Iii(li,t with )ii< witV IHc. Ttli. I^ST, is siiiii:ivirs. lOa if f'l AI'l'KNDlX. I W II. i. n^pplilff"' 4#iikl '■«*ii«5''''iii.r, - i ifl i^^Sliii /T ■ ■ "■ ■ \ ■ ^ ' s \' ' ■ i MRS. (;.\RSII)K. She siiikMi for In.lia witli lu.f |„i^1,;,m,I ih-n'inUcv Ttli 1SS7, us one of our .Missioiiark-s. H i' :,,! .; AIM'I.NDIX. ( \l\. f Ki:^'. j. i:. D.WIS. M.A. "'• «ith hi. wife. n.acl,,.,l h.dia as ,„.,• .\li>.M„„:uirN Xovfinlier 12, l5>s7. ll II 1 ' M'l'I.NhlX. f XNI. MRS. I. K. DWIS. Shi' witli lief IiiisImumI ifaitiiMl lii(li:i ;i> (iiir .Mi-^- sionuiifs, N()Vfiiil)ir ]'2, 1SS7. AI'l'I.NhlN. C Will. <»ii(' of Dili" Misi>iiiiKU'ii' Miss Siiii|i-<>M, un'i\ iiiu :(t (laN s iifti'iw iiids. MISS sr()\i:i,. ^ SllL' SilillMl ill COlllluniN Witll Miss lilckcl-V illr Mllll M;uliiis Uctiilii r ■2'Jiiil, ;N>i8, and at ( 'cicaiiaila fcjiir lla .\1'I'KM)|\. ( \\\ MISS, .\l.\kril.\ ROCI.KS. .\li^^ li(ii;cl> -ilili'd tl'..|ll .\(« \n\U (let. 'Jtll, 1>MI, a>iM,i- ,,t oin .Mi-«ioiiaiir>; fur Ti-llluill.iliil. ai'I'i:nii|\ LX.W II Ki:\'. lOHX c. i!k()\\x. r...\. Mr. IJrowii and wife v.iili'il tiuiii Niw ^..l■l^ (let. nth, 1-M>, a- our Mi^siiiiiMiir^ tnr Tiluuulatid. i.i-.-| -J - : f ' -\\ » ll &. Ali'lNlilN. ( \\l\. ■ r ;: j^ ^^^^^^K ' flsjiyi mf^^'i': i^^Hj f »;■- ■■ ^l^e _^5i., ' 1 jS^tK/I^^^^^^K^ jk W^" v.i>».- :=«' ■ .. .■ :i. ... . •':■■,. ..'■..:i;'., >('■''■■■'■ Ki;\. lAMKs A. K. \\ai,ki:r. Mr. Walkrr :iiiil wife s.'iilcd fiuin New \nrU llctc.lFir ',>,li, 1- :is iiur .Mis.siiiiiiirics tor Tclimiiluiid.