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Published at the special request of the Western Baptist Association. . HALIFAX, N. S. PBINTED AT THE " CHRISTIAN MESSENGER " OFFICE. 1860. l2o7c7b X N (3) d V N I THE CENTENAHY OF THE BAPTISTS IN JVOYA SCOTIA. Psalm cxxvi.3.-THE Lokd hath done oeeat thixgs fou rs. This expression of grateful feeling was uttered by God's people on a memorable occasion. Jerusalem had been burned with fire ; the «'ho]y and beautiful house" had been profaned and destroyed ; and the captive tribes, worn down by oppres- sion and insult, had sunk into despondency. Few among them remembered the promises. But God had not forgotten them. When the appointed time came the heart of the king was touched, and the exiles were restored to their homes It was an interposition altogether unlooked-for, and so won- derlul that it was difficult to believe the reality. As Peter - thought he saw a vision » when he was experiencing an actual deliverance, so at this earlier time the mercy seemed too great for faith, and - when the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion," said the church, "we were like them that dream." Even heathen beholders were struck by it and acknowledged the hand of God : - then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them." " Yes !" responded the saints ...» It is the Lord— The Lord hath done great things for us." Many a time since there has been a similar utterance. With what astonishment and joy did the Apostles contemplate their brilliant suacesses ! They saw Jews and Gentiles bowing before the cross, jointly acknowledging their indebtedness to the grace of God, and uniting in one holy brotherhood. " I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ," said Paul, " tor it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth, to the Jew first and also to the Greek," Romans i. 16. " Thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place," 2 Cor. ii. 14. All believers exclaimed, " The Lord hath done great things for us." Not less marvellous did the victories of the lleformation appear. When Luther, in Germany — Zuingle, in Switzerland — Tyndale, Cranmer, and Knox, in Great Britain, heard on every side the voices ot those who prayed and praised God in their own languages — and beheld, not merely the throwing off of the papal yoke, but the substitution ot personal, spiritual religion, springing from faith in the Saviour, for vain superstitions and blind obedience to the priesthood — they were filled, with amazement. God had arisen, and his enemies were scattered. The light of the church had come. Gladness penetrated all hearts. "The Lord hath done great things for us." The words of the text may be fitly employed by ourselves and our brethren in this land. The present year is the Centenary of our Denomination. We have been a hundred years in Nova Scotia, and " great things " have been done for us. A hundred years ago, the Rev. John Sutton, a Baptist minister from New Jersey, accompanied a band of emigrants to Nova Scotia. They settled in the township of Newport. Whether there were any Baptists in the company besides Mr. Sutton, is not recorded ; but it may be considered proba- ble, otherwise it is difficult to account for his joining the emigrant body. One of the number," Daniel Dimock, had embraced Baptist principles, but in deference to his father, vfho&o prejudices against everything Baptist were at tha \ t mo very strcg, had hitherto abst»i„c,l fro,,, reducing his pmc,ples to practice. Jlr. «utto„ l,egn„ i™,„edia.el' to n ach the gospc.. Si„„e,. were converted, and hapti.,„ ollowed conversion. Daniel ]:)i„,oelc carried into effect l,i, l2d r/',; r"""'"'' ""'' """'^' °"'"" ^'"'>'«' "- ™"'- Und bu the good seed which he planted continued to .jni,,. . hLo v aT- ™"- *'""'' "'""'■^•^ '-""s^ -- »"'• --ly .„ 77x1 ^^'^""""""'i'"' «■«» organised at Horto,, n 1778-the second, at Halifax, in 1705. The latter w,« or n,any years the only liapti.st Church in the province, el ^'™' ^""«" of 'I''' '"'". 'he other churches being composed of Congregationalists and Baptists united, and tl,; c^,ureb at lorton having adopted open or mixed e„,„n,u„ion m the second year of its history. The establishment of the Association in 1800 was an .mportant event. It comprised the churches in Upper Gran- V, e, Lower Gra„v,ne, Digby, Digby Neck, Yarmouth, Cotn- walhs, llorton, Newport, Chester, and IL ..,.ville, N B The m,„,»ters present were Thomas Handley Chipman, James A^nmng. ],„oeh Towner, Harris Harding, EdwLl Mauu,„g, Theodore b. Hard,ng, Joseph Dimoet, and Joseph Candaf George I),mock, not then a „,inister, was the messenger of the church at Newport. He is the only survivor of the brethren who were then constituted in union. The others are with God. in 1809 the practice of open communion ceased in the assocated churches and the body beca.ne, properly speaking, a Bapt,st body. Four churches withdrew for a time bu rW^Tir^" '"''"''°'' '° "'" Association. When it met .; no , •*' ^'"* "«"• *' """'''^■' °f <='""■«''«« *as thirteen ^>tk 924 members. Nine of these were in Nova Scot a ■ eonta,nmg 714 members. Adding to them the members of * > e the churches which had temporarily withdrawn the number * baptized believer, in Nova Hcotia at that tune ma> eBtimated at a thousand. It is now upwards of thirteen *Tttt the Association embraced New Brunswic. as «cl> as Nova Scotia. The division into two Assoe.at.ons, one lor f ■ „ ,„r.k nlaec in 1821. At that time the number . each province, took place in io«i. „t the associated churches was thirty, seventeen n Nova Scotia and thirteen in New Brunswiclc. Another division wa, , fold necessary in *- Fo™«« '" !»»'»• ''>'™ ■'"=■' T, fhat the three bodies, now called the Western, Central, and Eatte n At^ct.Ls should be constituted. The necessity was St, for the seventeen churches .HaJ|-;-";S dred and five, and for 1291 members in 1821 there were »o 'i::eother events may be briefly adverted to. In 1815 the first systematic efforts were -de on beha» "f Hom^ M^ sions Horton Academy was established m 1828 , Acadia nil in 1 8<18 In 1845 brother Burpe was sent as a mis- •:S 'trB rnth. Ac Convention, including Nova Scot. ;:rBrunswick. and Prince Edwa.d Island, was estaHished „ 1846 These are the leading facts of our history. Let us »w consider the goodness of God towards u, during the hun- Td yea s past, and inquire into the duties to which our atten- tion oul to b; specially directed, in view ot that goodness^ 1 to THB nilST PLACE, TB WILL C»1L «, MI»» THE VAM- ™r«,> in the blessinra wh eh he has bestowed :;:~ :Z<::^-^^ Sasenabled us to put forth ""a 'century has passed away since Baptist principles found a , A !„M„ Nova Scotia. Our deno,mnatil»,al history, how- . ':TX e!a d to eommenee with the establishment of the Z^Sl What was done before was the result of person- lumber nuy bo liirteen as well ono for number » Nova ion was agreed ral, and sity was )ne hun- 3re9846 [n 1815 ime Mis- ; Acadia as a mis- a Scotia, stablished . Let us the hun- our atten- podness. THE VARI- ! bestowed ) put forth upjor the es found a story, how- nent of the ; of person- al zoal. There was little united action. But in tho year 1800 individual and scattered efforts were combined, and the field of labour began to be parcelled out among the workmen. The names of those who were at that time engaged in the work have been mentioned. Thoy were soon joined by others, like- minded men, able and willing to share tho toil and tho hard- ness. John Burto.:. Thomas Ansley, Peter Crandal. Nathan Ueaveland, David IJurns, James Munro, David Nutter, and bamuel McCully were added to the list in the first ten years As the work extended additional labourers offered themselves atid by their enterprising zeal the field of operation became larger and larger. Undoubtedly, the interests of the denomination were to a great extent managed by those whom we look back upon with so much reverence, and affectionately call our «'fath. ers." They were admirably qualified for the posts a, signed them. The grave earnestness of Thomas Handlcy Chipman— the fervour of Harris Harding-the firmness and administra- tiye talent of Edward Manning-the loving spirit of Joseph Dimock-and the elaslic energy of Theodore S. Harding, pre- sented a rare combination of excellencies, beautifully harmo- nising, and consecrated to the general good. Among their as- sociates, too, there was a great variety of mental qualifications and spiritual gifts, fitting them for the Lord's service As there were «' wise-hearted" men in the wilderness, to whom the construction of the tabernacle was entrusted, and as, on a sub- sequent occasion, among those who flocked to David there were men » that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do," so, from year to year, as the exigencies of the cause required, men of God have been prepared for the work of evangelization in this land, selfldenying, hard-working men, " full of the Holy Ghost and of faith." The heavenly blessing has rested on them, and multitudes have been « added to the Lord." We cannot but admire the union which characterised their / movement?. They were not jealous of each other. They did not envy one another. Each " «tood in his lot," and " repair- ed over against his house," or went forth to the common field -bearinrr precious seed, "contented with his position and thankfUrfor employment. The annual gatherings were for the most part distinguished by the outpourings of brotherly love and in the transaction of aftairs there was continual proof o the truth of the saying, " Union is strength." Li' now and then differences of opinion appeared in reference to minor mat- ters of policy, they did not cause estrangement— for Baptists know how to respect the freedom of the brethren. But if op- position showed itself, or the cause which they loved so dearly was attacked, difterences were at once laid aside, and the whole body clustered in one strong phalanx to meet the foe ; while on other occasions individual zeal undertook the defence of our principles, and successfully repelled the assault of the adversary, or carried the war into the hostile ct.mp. Nor must we omit to record the goodness of tJod in prcscrv- m vear.^ June 20, 1840,_Josoph Dimock, aged 77,-50 years, bopt. 17, 1847,-* Israel l>otter, aged 84,-25 years Aug. 12, 184!),-Samuel MeCuily, aged 70,-21) years. iNov. 1.^, 18;j0,— James Lent, agod 57,-14 years. Jan. 12, 1851,-Kdward Manning, agod 85,-00 years. I'ob. 20, 1853,-Kichard E. JJurpe, aged 42,-8 years. April 15, 1853,— David Harris, aged 08,-31) years. June 2, 1853,— Jumes Park, aged 37,-4 years March 7, 1 854,-IIanis Harding, aged 92,-70 years. April S, 18o4,— Silas Vidito, agod 42,-5 years 1""' r' !«'^^T?''^*"^'' ^' ^^^'^'"S- ^g«^ -^^.-G2 years. Aug. 0, 1850. John E. Cogswell, aged 47,-18 years. Jan. lo, 1858,-llichard W. Cunningham, aged 55.-28 years. x>ov. 20, 1858,— Ebenezor Stronach. aged 00,-25 years xNov. 20, 1850,_Samuel N. Bentley, a^ged 37,-8 /ears.' Jan. lo, 1800.— Maynard Parker, aged 04,-28 years. The work of 750 years was performed by these twenty-four brethren, giving an average of thirtyone years to each. This list contains the names of ordained ?nimsters only iiut It would be unpardonable on such an occasion as tho pre- sent, to be silent respecting other brethren to whom the de- nomination is deeply indebted, and whose names will not soon be forgotten. Among those who were associated with tho ''fathers," Shubael and Daniel Dimock, Joseph Baily, Thomas iJexter, and others deserve honorable record. They did not enter the regular ministry, but engaged in itinerating labours as opportunities were presented, and were gladly welcomed by the people, to whom they declared the gospel with much ac- ceptance^and blessing. Among the men of our own times, * The Rev. Israel Potter, son of the above, .and his colleague for some iast. He wa. seventy years of age. He was ordained- Sept. 7, 1837. 'll- u m 10 Professor Chipman holds the first place. Snatched from us at the early age of thirty-five, and in the prime of his vigour, he has left an enduring monument of his worth m our Institu- tion at Horton. The erection of the College building was the fruit of his assiduity and indomitable zeal. To promote our educational schemes, and advance the general interests of the denomination, in all their varied aspects, he tasked his powers to the extremity of endurance, and devoted his whole life-a life, alas ! far too short, in the estimation of christian fnena- ship, and, as unbelief would say, prematurely cut ofl. bad was the day when he, and our beloved brother ^^ery and the four young brethren who accompanied them, (W. h. l^rant W. H. King, A. Phalen, and B. Kand,) sank in the waters of the Basin of Minas ! * . i i j ^ W^ think also of John Ferguson, who laboured hard and exerted great influence for many years, conferring importai.t benefits on the denomination by means of the Press. And we think of Dr. Sawers, who originated the Union Societies and would be better known as a public benefactor if those feocieties had been efiicicntly worked. They are organizations of a highly useful character, and if they were well sustained all cm- denominational enterprises would be adequately supported. None but the dead have been mentioned. A sense of pro- priety has dictated the limitation. And y.t a passing allusion is required to the goodness of God in raising up a succession of earnest and active men, who have stepped into the places of departed worthies, and greatly extended the sphere of^ de- nominational effort. A hundred years ago a solitary minister landed on these shores. There are now upwards of fifty pas- tors presiding over churches, besides other ministermg brethren variously engaged in the work of the Lord-an increa.mg number of candidates for the holy office-and a host of active servants of Christ co-operating with the ministry m carrjiui^ * Sec Appendix No. I. i \ from us at is vigour, ar Institu- ng was the •omote our •ests of the his powers lole life — a dan friend- t off. Sad ry, and the E. Grant, le waters of id hard and g importai.t is. And we jocieties and osc Societies nations of a sustained all ly supported. ;ense of pre- ssing allusion I a succession ito the places sphere of de- itary minister 3 of fifty pa|- 3ring brethren an incrcar.ing host of active y in carrying 11 into effect the purposes of christian benevolence. Well may we say " What hath God wrought !» - The Lord hath done groat things for us." 2. L3t us contemplate the spiritual results which have been accomplished. «' The preaching of the cross is to them that perish, foolish- ness ; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God,"— Tu^?-\" Y": ^° '^ ^''' P'°''"^ ''' ^" "g"' ^"^ ^» ^" "ations. Ibe faithful witness-boaring is always successful, though the witness himself is sometimes ignorant of the fact, for the word " shall not return " unto the Lord '< void." Our fathers preserv- ed but scanty records of their early history. They preiched and prayed from settlement to settlement, warned the ungodly comforted the distressed, and led seeking souls to the Saviour ' but wo ask in vain for statistical returns. Though their letters frequently speak of great shaking among the dry bones, and of numerous conversions, there is no definite information, enabling us to state the extent of their usefulness. In many instances ihe converts were not for a long time gathered into Churches W e have no published accounts during the first fifly years and therefore can only assert generally, that in that period many hundreds were brought to God. The Minutes of the Associa- tion were first published in 1810 ; between that year and 1828 It appears that 1730 persons were " added " to the churches including baptisms, dismissions from other churches, and res^ torations. Li 1828 the baptisms were first separately record- ed. The number of baptisms from 1828, to 1850, the year in winch the Association was divided, both years included, was 9902. Since that time, 7l08 additional baptisms have been reported. We shall not probably err if we affirm that Baptist preaching has been blessed in this province to the con- version of at least twenty thousand souls. ",7 - ''- '^"'- "'^- -^''"^' ^i"f^r time, in the whole course of our history, it has pleased God to favour the churches with seasons of revival. The influence of the Holy Spirit, now ii m\ M i:* lil 12 gentle, persuasive, and soothing— now powerful as «' the voice of the Lord," which is " full of majesty," and " breaketh the cedars of Lebanon," has copiously descended. Sinners have trembled before God, dreading his sore judgments. Hard hearts have been broken. The sight of the uplifted cross has given peace and joy to the believing ; sleepy souls have been awakened, the lingering have quickened their pace, and chris- tians brought to feel the power of the truth in an unwonted degree, have exclaimed, with wonder and delight, "This is none other but the House of God, and this is the gate of Heaven !" It will be generally acknowledged that the most spiritually-minded members of our churches and the most zealous and useful of our ministers may be reckoned amowg the fruits of these revivals. Verily, " The Lord hath done great things for us." 3. Let us review our missionary and educational efforts. The work was a missionary work from the beginning. The first preachers itinerated through the province, proclaiming the gospel wherever they could find access to the people, regardless of toil and privation, and prepared to endure meekly whatever opposition they might be called to encounter. Even after their settlement as pastors they frequently left their flocks for weeks or even months, in order to supply the wants of more necessi- tous districts ; and the people readily consented to the tem- porary suspension of pastoral superintendance, for the love of souls was at that time ardent among them. At the Annual Meeting of the Association in 1815, it was resolved, "That the Association is considered a Missionary Society," and from that time arrangements were regularly made for missionary labour, by assigning districts to the brethren who were willing to be employed, and raising contributions to defray the expenses. These efforts have been continued in various forms to the present day, and constitute now c.i im- portant element of our denominational onerations. Since the year 1815 the sum of seven thousand pounds or thereabouts, <' the voice ireaketh the inners have tits. Hard ed cross has s have been !, and chris- n unwonted it, "This is the gate of at the most d the most oned amowg 1 hath done al efforts. nning. The )clainiing the le, regardless kly whatever jn after their cks for weeks more necessi- to the tem- 3r the love of 1815, it was a Missionary 3gularly made the brethren ntributions to continued in 3 now t:a im- is. Since the r thereabouts, 13 "ot be calculated Th ' ^.''^^"^f « ^"^ ^'^^ blessings can- tinent |oi iorcign missions, a collection amounting to £8 iq« on the subject In 1 Svid n, k *''"''"S "PP^al meeting fo, the Lid ^^ "";''?' ''' """'"''^ P™^»^ christmn l,n '^ «™P''> ''»"' i" '"^lAen and in wa epe f;r ™°"""^»^'^'' ^^ «P-ial vote, a„d the v„ was repeated trom year to vear Tn l«iQo *i a '™ constituted a S„i., fc, C^„„ ^ ^ ,f J J ^-™«- s.ons, and the contributions received ftr Z f ^ ""'' appropriated to fl,.. 7i ,, ""^ '°™<"' "■'Ject were h o^thren The T""" "'■"°"' '■°™'^^'' l"^ «« ^meriean outhren. The appointment of brother Burpe to Burmah i,^ l»4a, and subsequent aid rendered t„ .1,. ™ -Kiirniah m A,neriean Baptis! Missionary U on in . """"""-""S'' *o labours of brother Arthur K K <- ^ 'f "" ""■ "■« enlarged on It wilThe flT '^' ""''' ""' "»"■ >"> ofthc^Ch dies to i ;„*""'.' '.° ^""" "«" 't» ""-■h-cnt wa.* of three IZ^Z. n? '" '"^"'"'^ '° """ been the instruments of ,n! ^ "'«"'»«™s have a..a from the ;~r:r Si; ^^ ^^^^^ '" "^^'' 14 ! m\ I i 4 with grateful satisfaction the years spent in these Institutions, and ascribe to the training received there the facility with which they discharge their duties, and no small amount of the success they have achieved. Their engagements are extremely various. Some are worthily employed in mercantile pursuits Some give to agriculture the benefits arising from general knowledge and enlarged views. Others are honorable lawyers or skilful physicians. A goodly number occupy our pulpits, and are found to be » workmen that need not to be ashamed, rirrhtly dividing the word of truth"-" faithful and wise stew- ar°ds "—"bringing out of their treasures things new and old. The influence of educated mind, which is everywhere apparent, is seen and felt in Nova Scotia, and in not a less degree among Baptists than in other denominations. Statistics are here of small service. It we were able (which we are not) to give the exact number of these who have been instructed at Horton, it would furnish a very imperfect estimate of the amount of good accruing from the educational movement :— for every well- taught man is a " light in the world "-his " knowledge is power "-and the indirect benefits arising from his intercourse with society are incalculable. We have said that these efforts of ours have been costly ; and indeed it is true that we have expended on them, irrespective of legislative grants, and tuition fees, not less, probably, than twenty thousand pounds;— but on the other hand, not to mention the valuable property m our possession, unencumbered with debt, and the Endowment Fund, productive of annual income, we can point to the ad- vanced standing of the denomination, compared with its former state, and to the beneficial results, in every point of view, flowing from the influence of our educated men. In this res- pect, too, we may say, " The Lord hath done great things for us. »* * See Appendix No. II. istitutions, cility with »unt of the ! extremely le pursuits. )tn general ble lawyers Dur pulpits, )e ashamed, I wise stew- w and old." fe apparent, jgree among are here of ) to give the it Horton, it ount of good every well- snowledge is 5 intercourse , these efforts that we have :s, and tuition Dounds ; — but 5 property in e Endowment int to the ad- ith its former )oint of view. In this rea- reat things for i 15 4. Let us now look at (/« present aspects of mr cause. A huDdred years ago there was but one Baptist man in «ova Sc„t,a ; at any rate wc eannot certainly affirm that there were more. F.fty years ago there were but thirteen churches, aTwe hat™ ™!l ; ''°'"'' '"•* *'' "-^'^S"'^ membership u Ice T ?■ "f "'""'' °"' "'°''»"''- «»<' h-B Messed ns since that time with more than a tenfold increase, and has enabled us to establish Institutions which are telliiig on the population around us, and operating most usefully on our own members. Our ministers, too frequently, indeedf ill requitL for their e«rt,ons, are as self-denying and laborious as those of any o her denommation. Our churches are to be found in nearly all the counties of the province, and there ,s among them a fa,r proportion of the wealth and intelligence of the d stricts m which they are located. The public spirit of our people has been evinced by the laudable efforts of the last thirty years, and by their readiness to encourage and assist useful organizations, whether secular or religious. To the Temperauce movement, in particular, they have given an al- most universal adhesion. Our principles naturally promote voluntary zeal, enterprise, and brotherly union. Our ex- perience proves that combined activity thrives b=tter when su=a,„ed by a deep sense of obligation than when it is enforced by authority or authoritative influence. And the eircum- s ances in which Provide.ce has placed us, for the most part. are so favourable, that we are fully able to carry into effec any plans that may be devised for the difl'usion of knowledge among us or for more effective evangelization. The means afe at our disposal,_we only need largeness of heart, systematic arrangement, and right direction. Truly it may be said that the hnes are fallen to us in pleasant places ; yea, we have a goodly heritage." " The Lord hath done great things for us." 11. We proceed, i« thk 8v.,o™ place, to'inquire into the DUTIES TO wuicir ooa *m.u,oK ought to nE especiallv DIRECTED :_that is, those points of duty which appear to com- 16 i.f. mand peculiar regard, in view of the dispenaation of mercy towards us. 1. Clear and complete announcement of gospel truth. While it is admitted that correct notions may be held by thos3 whose hearts are unaffected, and that orthodoxy of oninion is often combined with estrangement of soul from God, it must not be forgotten that clear conceptions of truth ar e essential to evangelical piety. Divine renewal is accomplished by " the word of truth." Believers are sanctified by the Holy Spirit through the truth. Completeness of christian character is dependent on completeness of knowledge and faith. As there is nothing superfluous in the revelation of truth, no part of it can be disregarded without loss. The minister must declare and the christian must receive " all the counsel of God." A partial exhibition of truth will produce deformed or dwarfish &aints. Neglect of doctrinal instruction will be followed by spiritual disease. A healthy and vigorous godliness cannot be maintained unless there is a continuous supply of the whole- some food of the gospel . Be it our care, then, to secure this supply. Be it our care to do all that lies in our power for the preservation of soundness in the faith, to the fullest extent. — Let us hold with a firm grasp those precious truths which in- vest the gospel with its glory ; especially, justification through the imputed righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ, received by faith— the renewing and sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit— the sinner's welcome to the Saviour, the sovereignty, freeness, and efficacy of divine grace, and the certainty of final salvation, secured alike by the purpose of the Father, the atonement and intercession of the Son, and the sealing of the Spirit to " the day oi redemption." Let them be not merely alluded to or taken for granted, but explained, discussed, and presented in the most forcible manner, and with well-timed frequency. And let us individually seek and strive for habi- tual and deeper experience of their power in our own hearts, that we may " live by the faith of the Son of God." Our pros- of mercy nth. 3 held by lodoxy of from God, truth arc jomplished J the Holy 1 character faith. As th, no part lUst declare God." A or dwarfish followed by s cannot be the whole- secure this wer for the st extent.— s which in- ion through 5t, received f the Holy sovereignty, inty of final Father, the aling of the ! not merely ;cussed, and . well-timed ve for habi- owu hearts, Our pros- 17 perity depends upon it. However regardful we may be of the requirements of christian courtesy, an^d however de'sirab e h aTel d,h " r' '" -«P-tive peculiarities, we must take heed that we be not diverted from our proper course «« Bapt,sts-«.^ that not of the Arminian J^'n^Z^^ hewn phraseology of the seventeenth century L b eeLhant ed or modern phraseology, but the good 'rdivt / tTe^^ must be preserved «. whole and undefilod » It T K u of maniy, hard-working godliness. '' '' ''' "^^'^^^ chLhe:: ''"""'^ " ''' ^'"^^^'^ ^f -^-^^rs to our nH-n« ■ fl r ' ^^^ experienced the rewnpr. atmg influence of the Holv Snirit tL k l • ^^^^^^^- 'oges; no others can appreciate the hhmr,^ „r «„ j charge the dutie. of the union. I, i, ZS/of ^^ t portanee that the d«)nr nf +»,^ i, i . "^ ^ ^ """^ even needlessly delayed. Probably, however tL d 1 most y on one side VVJ>„„ ii, • ""''™'^' '"o """ger i« ing of the HouLj f "" «^'™'*°":^ outpour. = , "'<'"'>ly bpint, as recent y in Ireland ,n,l v. !, j sudden conversions take' r,l..n» .k i "O'""" "nd Scotland, of vice are e.ehanid for theT V f ^'^ "' ^'''""'"'"'' state-andthereaiftvof.J .* "'' P""'^ °* " S«oious """ ™c reality of the change is so evident (!,„» n S«r-^::c::eLTr;iy*r''>'r r '° '- the Lord , wherefore stand "t^^' l^Z ■"' TJ!r' "' very many eases of another kind Tit not Jl\ T "" times of revival convert-, re -or"-- V """ '° 18 >lll ( ■ ■■. J |i'S|l> bilities of membership ? No rule can be of universal applica- tion ; and exceptions will occasionally occur under any ar- rangement, but may it not be affirmed that a short period of trial would be in many instances preferable to immediate de- cision and that bv this means the churches would probably be saved from much "trouble and dishonour? These suggestions are offered to the consideration of the brethren, in the convic- tion that by the exercise of christian caution, tempered with love, we shall best promote the purity of the churches and the stability of the cause. 3. Pastoral training of the young. By whatever method it may be thought advisable to embody in action the principles of the New Testament in regard to the introduction of members to the church, it is certain that even under the most favourable circumstances young convertB will be generally deficient in knowledge. It is to be expected also that they will be tried by manifold doubts and difficulties, the removal of which requires a skilful hand. And they have to be initiated into new duties, and watched over in discharging them. All this necessitates assiduous, systematic training.— For want of such training many have become weak and sickly, or have dwindled into formal drones, of whom it would be well if it could be always affirmed that they are harmless. Here is special work for the pastor, or, if his engagements positive- ly prevent him from undertaking it (which ought not to be tho case), for some judicious deacon or other experienced mem- ber of the church. If, during the first yeai of their religious history, the newly admitted converts were brought together once a week by themselves, for purposes of appropriate teach- ing and discipline, it cannot be doubted that the results would be extensively beneficial, and that the aggressions of the church npon the world would become more effijctive. 4. Cultivation oj individual ckriMian activity. Christian activity must be founded on personal devotedness to the Saviour. Work for Christ can only be rightly performed ■« u M good I il appHca- • any ar- period of ediate de- robably be uggestions he convic- lered with es and the to embody gard to the n that even mverts will pected also iculties, the iiey have to discharging training. — , and sickly, ouldbe well less. Here nts positive- lot to be the enced mem- eir religious ght together priate teach- •esults would )f the church devotedness ,ly pertormed 19 on christian principles and in a christian spirit This ^.., vi'f..! „ -1 • P'<^V' inat has ever been a. vital consideration with us r* « . .. „, 1 1 • ^^ "'"^'^ continue to be so If wo arochuehes, or o„„munifc called by that name, which can elil" tJ *"'"{• "^ ""»«»-i»W with the power of y fe of a T "I ""1 '' ""' '°™'' ""'' '-"J '"gether ™y. But the life of Baptist churches ia the inlelli^nt For tl,i, reusou it is of the utmost importance to call for,!. of a:;;:' tTt:'' '"r""""'^^ " --^ «"-■>■ ^^ '>»''-" ant;t,i,]o f»„ I- • ^'""6 ^*^6 Sick. Some possess speciaJ en We o " '"" ™""'""''"- ^"^ ^" '"-e tale'nt, a„ 22 , ™""'"'"'<"'<»>S instruction acceptably lo chil- eult,cs by wh,ch the minds of inquirers are perplexed So „e tritctsiir; \?'"^: -^f- -^ - «<• , t^ntreaty. ihe winning, affectionate wava Tod , ' / r '"" ™ "''"'^"=' '"-^ """"^ »»^ to another, „, good tewards of the manifold grace of God," 1 Pet. iv. 10 tional efforts require enlargement. The Home Mission pre- 20 •If .il ' li sents its urgent claims, asd asks the moans of expansion :— from many a destitute district the crj' is heard, " Come over and help us." Would it not be well to follow the example of our Presbyterian brethren, and employ missionaries of our own in the Foreign field, in some station under our direct con- trol ? The Institutions at Horton ought to be made more at- tractive and efficient by the employment of additional instruc- tors. Now we are able, fully able to accomplish all this. — There is property enough in the denomination to meet all the requirements of christian zeal. A contribution of a dollar annually from each member would enable us to appropriate fifteen hundred pounds to Home Missions, English, French and Gaelic ; to sustain two missionaries to the heathen, at an ex- pense of five hundred pounds ; to bestow a thousand pounds on Education, partly for additional instructors and partly for as- sistance to needy students ; and to distribute two hundred and fifty pounds among infirm ministers or their families. May not all this be easily done ? It may be done. Nothing is wanted but system, union, and the hearty, co-operating influence of the pastors. Their saga- city will be put to the test in selecting from among the people the most suitable agents for collection, and their superinten- ding care will always be needful, to keep the machinery in mo- tion. It should be constantly in motion. Benevolence should be nurtured, as it will be strengthened, by exercise. We must not grudge the brethren the luxury of frequent giving. By a well-advised arrangement the various objects of interest may be brought before them at regular periods with short mtervals between them j thus no one will be burdened by heavy de- mands at any one time, and frequent opportunities of indulg- ing the christian propensity to give will be afforded to all. Yet let us not deceive ourselves. Mere giving is not enough. What is the motive ? What, the spirit ? Oh for an overpowering sense of the Saviour's love ! Oh for hearts steep- ed in thankfulness for the grace of God ! Oh for a deep con- sion : — me over imple of i of our •ect con- more at- instruc- l this.— t all the a dollar )ropriate 2nch and it an ex- ounds on y for aa- dred and IS. May lion, and leir saga- le people perinten- ;ry in mo- ce should We must g- By a 3rest may intervals leavy de- )f indulg- to all. ig is not Oh for an irts steep- deep con- 21 viction that wo are " not our n\pn " *t, * i . „ • „ "ot our own — that we are " boui^ht with pr ce-tho " procou, blood of Christ" I TImt rtatc of mind a ta,„ea to, t ore will be no need of strong rcnonstranoTo k fwLTb: '■-"" *"" ^ •• "'"'"« »f "" -" -'v-.- was nch yot for our sakes he became poor, that we through KinrrDavi,I„?ll • ° "f *"-"• The spint that dwelt in King Ua ,d w.ll annnate them, and every one will be disposed noss, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty : for all that is in the heaven and in the earfh is "hi above all. Both riches and honour eome of thee, and thou c,g„est over all ; and in thine hand is power and might -. and m th,„e hand ,t ,s to make great, and t. give strength ™to a^l Aow therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy Iri honid be able to oficr so willingly after this sort 7 " For all foC::ifit::::'°''""-"---.iventhee.' 5. Encouragement of ministerial gifts in Nova's Jtiath" "" T '""'"' ^"' ^"^"^^ ^'^ «hurehc« m Nova fecotia there are but seventy-three ordained ministers, about twenty of whom nrn r,n+ „ *• ""uifeitrfv, occasionallv Th ? "^ ^' P^'*"''^''' ^'^^ P^^ach occasionaly This supply is altogether inadequate to the amount of labour required. The consequence is, that many ^.chdiX^tsp-:-^^^ torily meet the demand for ministerial wicc- • ~Sil -es aminister endeavours to -supplylr^^in;' f TwH: tr:^:t^C:^^'y ^-'-^ ^ S'- a sumeient pX y< III \ 22 Wo want more men, " faithful men, able to teach others." Ought not the churches to look out from among themselves, contirmally, those in whom the essential qualifications for the work appear, and to encourage them to engnge in it ? And when the love of souls enters into the heart of a young man, and he longs to devote himself to the Lord's service, should not every facility be given him that his gifts may be tried, and that if the brethren agree in recognizing his fitness ho may be advised and aided in his subsequent course? Surely that irrepressible love, conjoined with "aptness to teach," should be considered as constituting a call to the ministry — The Lord has need of such men, and the churches should re- joice wlien they hear one and another saying, " Here am I, send mo." Every one admits that the talents God has bestowed on hia servants should be used ami improved. It is our duty to giva God the best we have, and so to cultivate our powers that a more worthy ofTfring may be laid on the altar. In these times, when knowledge is brought to every man's door, and congre- gations are far more enlightened then they were fifty years ago, it is obviously incumbent on those who desire to bo teachers to " seek and intermeddle with all wisdom," and to obtain such intellectual preparation as will enable them to sustain the office more efficiently and usefully. It is not necessary now to ar<^uc this point. The prejudices against an educated minis- try (prejudices most absurd and mischievous !) are fast dying away. But it may be proper to direct attention to a duty which has been too much neglected — the dny of nesieting our young men while pursuing their studies. Somo -^i i lem desir to take a lull College course, occupying four years, to which at least another year should be added, for theological studies. Others spend a year or two at the Institution, and limit their inquiries to the English branches ot literature. In either (;a' '.', great difficulty is often experienced in meeting the neees- Bivi*- tXi)enditure, and many have been prevented from gratify- 28 ing thoir dosiro for knowlo.lg. through hmbility to provido for their own .support while ho e,.g,tg.,.d. The desirableness of adopting M,ea.surcfl to n.ect this exigency must be evident.- Ihe duty devolves, in the finst instance, on the chiinh to which the «)and.dato belongs. Jiut the whole denon.ination is inter- cstcd in this niatter, and liberal contributions n.ay be reason- ably expected for an object so closely identified with our pros- pcnty. Muiisterial candi.lates have a 8tro..g claim on the «y...pathy of the body, and ought to receive warm-hearted en- courageuiont. iMat.y of them undergo n.anifold discomlbrta and pnvatK,r,s in their struggle for knowledge, sometimes to the ser.ous detriuieut of their health. It cannot surely be out of place to ask on thoir behalf for such an amount of aid a« •nay rei.eve them from harassing emb-trassmcnts, and enable thm to gratify their praiseworthy desires without unneccsarv suiteriiiir. "^ G IWseocrin^; and united devotedness to the special mission 0} the aenominalion. And what is that mission ? It is to recall Christendom to the Bible. It is to rednee to practice the theory of Protes- tantism It is to expel human tradition and replace it by the Word of God. It is to restore to the Saviour his honour and authority as sole Head of the church, and to restrict the right of membership in that church to those who can give proof that they have experienced the '< renewing of the Holy Ghost " and are therefore prepared to obey the Lord's commands. All this a.s mcluded in the mission of the Baptists. We claim to be the most Protestant of the Protestant sects ; nay more we claim to bo the representatives of Apostolic Chri.stianity.'and to exhibit m our worship and polity a nearer approach to the primitive pattern than is seen elsewhere. We love true christians of every name, nation, and colour. But we see that there has been a departure from ''the sim- plicity ii.at ,s in Christ," in various respects and in different degrees, and we recognise the duty of avoiding the forms of 4 24 S : m error and protesting against all will-worship. If, therefore^ we cannot unite with our brethren of other denominations, except on very general grounds, and in regard to modes oi association which involve no sacrifice of our principles, we trust that thoj will admit our conscientiousness and refrain from accusing us of failure in christian charity. The claims of truth are paramount and exclusive. Charity exercised at the expense of truth is not the charity of the Bible. Put if we take this high ground, 7.'itb what jealous care should we shape all our proceedings ! How watchful should we be lest there be any deviation, however slight, from the inspired direction and pattern, and lest customs or rules, though deemed expedient and laudable, acquire the force of law ! And especially, with what holy solicitude should we preserve the purity of our churches, both by the firm adminis- tration of discipline and by the diligent use of such means and eflfor^s as may tend, by God's blessing, to promote the advance- ment oi godliness among them! If we are negligent in these respects, will not objectors be justified in saying, " Thou that teachest another, teachest thou not thyself?" We dissent from all Poedobaptist organizations, because we hold that the introduction of infant baptism has proved the source of innumerable evils, corrupting and secJilarising the charch, and that it is entirely opposed to the principles of the New Testament. We admit no claim to membership in a christian church which is not founded on personal reception of the truth, and personal obedience to the laws of the Saviour. We maintain that the institutions of Christianity demand volun- tary observance, and that nothing else is valid. And we feel it to be our duty to propagate these views with all assiduity, in order to the complete reformation of the christian church, and the final abandonment of the principles on which the papacy is built. Let us be faithful to our calling. If we differ from one another in regard to matters unconnected with religion, let us ^ tf 25 therefore, ninations, modes ol iples, we d refrain he claims ireised at ilous care ul should trom the or rules, force of hould wo I admin! s- leans and ! advance- t in these rhou that ecause we •roved the rising the lies of the ship in a ception of i Saviour, ind volun- id we feel assiduity, n church, vhich the not allow such differences to afiect our attachment to the com- mon cause, or to interfere with our union in effort. In the church we are all brethren, and men should see that we '• en- deavour to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." One object engages our attention, and claims unintermitting, undivided zeal. To its advancement let our energies be conse- crated with unfaltering purpose. Finally brethren, let us " continue instant in prayer."— The Lord is working mightily in many parts of the world, dis- playing that " excellency of power " by which the truth is made effectual in the hearts of men. There is especial honour given to prayer. Power follows it. The supplications of the people of God have been answered by manifestations of wondrous grace. We, too, are encouraged by the recollections of experience to implore such mercy as was bestowed "in ancient times, in the days of old." Seasons zi wrestling with God have been " times of refreshing " from his presence. As the saints havo poured out their souls before the Lord in •igonising entreaty for their fellow-men, sinners have been smitten and subduud. God grant that the blessing may be perennial ! «' Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down !" Spirit of the living God, descend on our churches ! Descend on the ministers of the cross I— Descend on all teachers ! Descend on the people ! Cause to be heard on every hand " thanksgiving and the voice of melo- dy," mingled with the weeping of those who *' mourn apart " for their sins. Let the saints say, " Lo, this is our God ; wi have waited for him, and he will save us :— this is the Lord ; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his sal- vation," Isaiah xxv. 9. from one on, let us r [ (26) ^.i^i^EisriDix:- >l ! f i No. I. Ilm0mls of llje ^tpitir. The remains of Fauiers Chipman, iManning, Harris Harding, and Theodore S. Harding were interred in the burial-grounds connected with the IMeetiug-houses in which they respectively preached. The following are copies of the inscriptions on their tombs :■ — IN MEMORY OF THE REV. THOMAS H. CHIPMAN, Who departed this life Oct. 11, 1830, in the 75th year of liis age. Go^spcl"''''''' """"^ ^"''^ "" '"'"'"'^ ''" '^''^ ''' s'l^^cessful preacher of the mm"andthev?h!j''.,Y''' '^'" f^''"•^''•' *^' brightness of the firma- S ever." ^ "'""^' "" ^'^Sl't^'ow^icss us the stars for ever IN MEMORY OP EDWARD MANNING, MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL, Who died Jan. 12, 18,51, in the 8,5th year of his age. GoZf'^H^T y''''^\^r»'- Manning was devoted to the ministry of the SX hw , 1 n"'"Ti "'*'" ''"^' '-' 'T'^'y l'^«^«r «f t''« Baptist Church leSpm^nf ^' II« ^^'=^« «ni'^n^: f '0 ''''''^'''^ evangelical ministers of whrenj^^y'S^ii?^ n?h;L"r"'^ " "'^ '•'' '" the airections of those "For he was a good man, and full of the Holv Ghost and of f»ith ■ and much people was added unto the Lord;' ^ ^'^^ ' V 2 IN MKMORY OF THE REV. HARRIS HARDING, Born Oct. 10, 1701. Died March 7, 1851. For iiearly seventy years, sixty of which were spent in tliis ncighhonr- iHx^d, lie procluirroa tJie j^ospel wliich lie loved, witli unwearied dili- .i^eiico and oxtraoraniary success. Mr. Harding' first visited Yarmouth loo- , , \'^^ '*° ^'^^^ hitlier to labour statedly in the gospel. In 1X2/ Jie, and his church, the nienihers of which resided in all parts of the county, united with tlie Nova Scotia Baptist Association. At his dcatli lie was the senior Pastor of the first and second Yarmouth Bap- tist Churches. '■ This rnoiiunient is erected by tlie inhabitants of Yarmouth and vicin- ity, and by nieinl)crs of the various churches which participated in the labours of the departed, as a testimony to tlie worth of the man, the graces of the christian, and the usefulness of the preacher. "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament, and they that turn many tori->htcousnessas the stars for ever and ever." Daniel xii. 3. ris Harding, rial-grounds respectively Jriptions on 'f liis age. iacher of the of the firma- itars for ever SPEL, ge. listry of the ptist Church ministers of JUS of those II d of faith ; REV. THEODORE S. HARDING, Born at Barrington, March 14, 1773. Ordained Pastor of the Baptist Church in this place, July 31, 179G. In doctrine, clear; in life, blameless; in charity, fer\-Gnt ; in zeal, un- tiring ; in success honoured above many. He was a faithful preacher 1.1 tbe gospel, and a steady advocate or missions, domestic and foreign, education, temperance, and every other good work. On June 8th, 1850, he entered into rest, in the 83rd year of his age. ' Professor Chipman's tomb lias this inscription :— "AT PEST." IN MEMOUT OF ISAAC CHIPMAN, A. M. vr^'"™, ^I'y ^"th, 1817. Appointed Professor of Mathematics and S,?S'i,ri"Kll^ JS„c^?;;f i„g."°«"- '"■■"■"■>'• -«"• '"■-™'' '» Meek— upright— persevering--" in labours more abundant." Dei Guatia. ./ ^m <28) No. II, ©ur € knrfional |n$litiition$. ;t '-1 ACADIA COLLEGE. One hundred and sixty-three students have matriculated since the establishment of the College, in 1838. Matriculation.— Candldsites for matriculation, besides an acquaintance with the ordinary branches of English Education, must be thoroughly acquainted with the rudiments of Algebra, as contained in Davie's Bourdon, as far as Quadratic Equa- tions. They must also be well acquainted with the Latin and Greek Grammar, and be able to translate and parse accurately at least in one book of the .Eneid of Virgil, one of the Orations of Cicero, and any part of Jacob's Greek Reader. Colleffe Course.— The Course extends to four years. Each year is divided into two Terms. The first Term begins Sept. 1, and ends Dec. 20. The second Term begins Jan. 6, and ends June 6. The Course of Instruction comprises the Latin and Greek Classics; —Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Surveying, Navigation, Nautical Astronomy, Analytical Geometry, the various branches of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, and Geo- logy :— Modern pistory. Rhetoric, Logic, xMoral Science, the Evidences of Christianity, Intellectual Philosophy, and Politi- cal Economy. Persons desirous of attending the recitations of particular departments, are allowed to do so, provided they have the re- quisite preparation for the studies of those departments, and become subject to the laws of the University so far as required by the College Authorities. \ "^^ 29 matriculated besides an I Education, of Algebra, ratic Equa- n and Greek 3curately at he Orations • 3ars. Each begins Sept. ran. 6, and and Greek Surveying, )nietry, the y, and Gco- Science, the and Politi- l particular lave the re- ments, and as required The English Course. This extends to two years. Those who enter for it must be prepared for the same examination as matriculating students, the Latin and Greek Languages ex- cepted. They must have a competent acquaintance with Eng- lish Grammar, Arithmetic, Geography, Ancient History, and Algebra as far as Quadratic Equations. ^ The studies of the English Course are divided as follows, viz : — FIRST YEAR. First Term .-—Algebra, Modern History, Rhetoric. Second Term :— Geometry, Modern History concluded, Logi SECOND TEAR. First Term .-—Moral Science, Polical Economy, Chemistry or Mathematics. Seco?td Term :— Evidences of Christianity, Geology, Intel- lectual Philosophy, Chemistry or Mathematics concluded. Rhetorical Exercises will be attended to throughout the course. Certificates will be given at the close of the Course to those who sustain a satisfactory examination. Degrees.— The degree of A. B., is conferred afler satisfac- tory examination in the studies of the whole Course. Scholarship.—Owners of Scholarships may send students to the College, having the requisite qualifications, free of charge for tuition, other students pay a tuition-fee of six pounds per annum. Theological Listitute.— The Course of Instruction embraces the following studies : — 1. The Hebrew Language and Literature. 2. The principles of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation. 3. Theology in its various branches. 4. Ecclesiastical History, with special regard to the chris- 30 tianity of the first five centuries, the Reformation from Poi../'y, and the rise and progress of the Baptist Denomination^ 5. Ministerial and Pastoral Duties. 6. The composition of Sermons. Candidates for the ministry, who are not members of the College may enter the Theological Institute, with this proviso, that they will be subject to all the regulations of government and discipline which may be in force in the College at the time. It is desirable that students in the Theological Institute be recognized by the Churches to which they belong as suitable candidates for the ministerial office. HORTON ACADEMY. The course of Instruction embraces Orthography, Reading, Penmanship, English Grammar, Mental and Written Arith- metic, Geography and the use of the Globes, Mensuration, Algebra, Geometry, Land Surveying, Navigation, Chemistry, Natural Philosophy, Physiology, Ancient and Modern History, Agricultural Chemistry, English Composition and Declama> tion, Latin, Greek, and French. The year is divided into two Terms. The first Term begins July 20, and closes Dec. 20. The second Term begins Jan. 3, and closes June 6. The fees of tuition vary— according to the branches taught — from £2 10s. to £5 per annum^ payable every quarter in advance. 'rom Poj/.ry, ation. nbers of the this proviso, government allege at the Institute be ; as suitable y, Reading, itten Arith- lensuration, Chemistry, ern History, d Declama> Perm begins begins Jan. ches taught quarter in