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every one, whose heart has experienced the power of redeeming love, to imitate and follow.

SOUTH SEA ISLANDERS:-a Christian Tale.

MORAIG; or THE SEEKER FOR GOD:-a Poem. By JOHN DUNLOP, Esquire, Author of "Treatises on Association," and on "the Philosophy of Drinking Usages in Great Britain and Ireland." Cloth 12mo, pp. 228.

London :-Houlston and Stoneman, Paternoster-row.

The Author of this volume is already well known to the public, as well by his former productions, as by his position in the enlightened and benevolent circies of society. He has done much, both by his pen and his influence, to induce a new state of things in our midst. He has had regard to the improvement of all classes. Nor can we doubt, that the fruit of his exertions will be reaped still more largely, in future years and coming generations.

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The present work is designed to illustrate the power of christianity on the human mind, variously constituted as it is, and surrounded by so many different influences and agencies. We may be mistaken, but we presume our author was not born a poet. His poetry wants ease, dignity, and force. The subject, both of the TALE and the POEM, is good; and the end in view cannot but be appreciated.

THE WANDERER WELCOMED HOME. An Authentic Narrative. Second Edition. Revised and enlarged. 32mo. pp. 24.

London -Ward and Co., Paternoster-row.

A poor sinner convinced of sin, and brought to God, is the subject of this narrative. The circumstances which led to this happy event are detailed in a pleasing and interesting manner, and are well adapted to impress the minds of the poor and the ignorant. It is to be feared, that the condition in which this cottage was found, is the state in which tens of thousands of our farmed population are living and dying.

THE MORAL DIGNITY OF THE MISSIONARY ENTERPRISE. A Sermon delivered in 1823, by the Rev. F. WAYLAND, d. d., President of Brown University, Rhode Island. A New Edition, Revised by the Author. 12mo. pp. 24. Frice Fourpence.

London :-Ward and Co., Paternoster-row.

This eloquent appeal on behalf of christian missions has long been before the public, both of this land and America. Its merits are well known. And till the final conquest of the cross be achieved over fallen humanity, the subject of which the author treats will never lose its all-absorbing interest.

Monthly Chronicle.

THE SAVIOUR'S DOMINION.

Of the increase of his government there shall be no end. He must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. Whatever may arise in the progress of time, or amid the evolution of events to impede the advancement of his kingdom, he will totally overthrow and destroy. He will wither and consume every opposing power. He will lay

crowns and sceptres in the dust, hurl princes from their thrones, and nations from their eminence; and will go forth prosperously, till over the whole earth his glory is revealed, and all flesh shall see it. Whatsoever may be the revolutions of the lower world, they cannot affect his supreme administration: --whatever effect they may have on human minds and the governments of earth, they cannot in the remotest degree disturb the arrangement and procedures of him who sees the end from the beginning. They are part of his own universal administration ;-they all happen with his knowledge, or by his immediate permission and are so many of those great overturnings which are to precede and introduce the latter-day glory, when all men shall be blessed in Christ, and all nations shall call him blessed.

Nor can we doubt, that on thus subjugating all things unto himself, he is preparing the way for the final and triumphant march of mercy on the sea. Then too his supremacy must be felt and acknowledged. Over all minds he is to reign. Their subjection to him is part of his promised reward. And it rests on the word and authority of the Eternal, that "he shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied."

AGENTS' MEETING;-HELD ON FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 12th.

The all-absorbing topic of this month's conference was the necessity for increased agency, both on the Thames and in our provincial ports. But we must wait till the Christian church puts us in a position to enlarge our efforts by increasing our funds.

AGENTS' REPORTS.

Mr. PALMER's Feb. Report.- The frost, for the last seven weeks, being unusually severe, great difficulty and

inconvenience have been experienced by persons engaged in maritime affairs. The river has presented a wild and ap

palling aspect: blocks of ice were to be seen in different parts, some thirteen and others fifteen feet high. One of our Bethel captains told me, he was compelled to walk the deck of his vessel two whole nights, when the frost was most severe, to watch lest his ship should be injured by the pieces of ice, which, in a swift and strong tide (such as in the Thames) float up and down the river for many days. The delay of the Perth, (Dundee steam-packet,) in Scotland, through the severity of the weather, prevented one of my sabbath evening services on board that ship.

The coldest night I have found this winter, in my public engagements, was on sabbath, January 31st. I was appointed by the Society, to preach on board the above vessel, which lies at a considerable distance from shore, on account of its large dimensions. The meetings on sunday evenings, on board the London, Dundee, and Perth steampackets, are much prized by the seamen who attend. There is generally a good number present.

It being dangerous for vessels to lie in the middle of the river, both in the Upper and Lower pool, different captains and owners availed themselves of the accommodation and security of the East and West India Docks. Some of the captains being favourable to Bethel prayer-meetings, it was much desired on their part, that such services should be held two nights in the week, namely, Wednesday and Friday. This has been accordingly done; and, during the month of January, I have frequently attended services there in the midst of from sixteen to twenty vessels lying side by side. Here have I found godly masters of ships and seamen, men of prayer, and members also of the total abstinence society, who gave the most pleasing and satisfactory account of the beneficial effects of temperance on themselves and others. I know captains of ships, and the whole of their crews, who act upon this tempe

rance principle, and who have themselves borne this testimony, that they have tried and proved it in the hottest (West Indies in summer,) and coldest climates, (Quebec, in the depth of winter.)

Some time since, a total abstinence captain, (formerly a settled drunkard,) told me he was one of twenty-four captains, sailing from St. Ives, in Cornwall; and that three thousand persons there, out of five thousand, (the whole of the population) had joined the abstinence society, and are now attending different places of worship. What a blessing for wives and families; especially when we remember what they were a few years ago; perhaps the most dissipated and depraved in the whole of the county.

The meetings I have attended in the second station, etc. average from fifteen to forty persons, but the particulars of them, generally considered, accord with accounts already given by me in previous reports.

I have preached at the establishment, Bell Wharf, thirteen times; attended six times in connexion with the services of the large steam-ships, on sabbath evenings; dedicated five new Bethel ships to our sacred cause; and distributed books and tracts to all the seamen present at my meetings.

Frequently, within the last three months, have I been surrounded by calamity and mortality, occasioned by various accidents which happen to some seamen, and especially that of drowning! The late storms and tempests have swept away many vessels, with their whole crews, into the devouring deep; and among them, some who, but a very short time before, had religious services held by us on board their ships. How will they stand before the Judge of all-accepted or rejected? Most important to be always personally ready for the coming of the Son of man. This reminds me of an inscription I saw painted in the cabin of one of the

ships I lately visited :-'Boast not thyself of to-morrow! Prepare to meet thy God!'

An interesting case has lately come under my consideration. The conversion of a sailor, who, two months ago, gave himself to God and his people, according to His word ; the particulars of which I intend giving in a future number of the Sailors' Magazine.

Welsh Agent.-Mr. ROWLAND.— Five months have elapsed, since I reported my labours among seamen in the port of London. I have been absent from three monthly meetings of my brother agents. I love their society-having experienced "How good, and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" But those things occurring in the dispensation of an allwise Providence, were unavoidable; being occasioned by personal and domestic affliction, and the death of a relative. But, blessed be God! I am enabled to consider with Job-' that afflictions spring not from the ground.' Our heavenly Father sometimes permits them to mortify worldly inclinationshumble the soul-and to make his children long for their eternal rest.

Visitation of Shipping.-I have visited in the docks, at the wharfs, and in the stream, during the last five months, upwards of 1800 ships from different parts of the globe; distributed thousands of tracts in various languages and many hundreds of religious books, magazines, etc. For the latter I am not only indebted to the Directors for supplies, but also to Capt. Allen, R.N., and other liberal friends. I consider those tracts and books the more valuable, as, in the presentation of them, they afford means of introduction, and a convenient opportunity for religious conversation with captains, mates, and common sailors. They are received with gratitude; and it is no uncommon thing, in the course of my visitation of shipping, to be saluted, by masters and

men, 'Well, sir, you have come to see us after this voyage, again. You are very careful of us. You take much pains to promote our spiritual improvement. When in port, or out of it, we have read the tracts and books you gave us some time ago, with much delight, and, we trust, with benefit. We cannot do less than think of your kindness, and the Society's liberality, with thankfulness, when in distant ports, or crossing the mighty ocean,' etc.

Although our daily system of visitation is attended with gratifying results, I consider, that if the shipping were more generally visited with tracts, etc. on the Lord's-day morning, when no work is performed on board, and when an easy access might be had to captains and men, it might prove still more beneficial than our week-day visits. Of this I am convinced by personal observation and experience.

During the absence of our respected Missionary, Capt. Prynn, on behalf of the Society, I performed his duty afloat, in procuring ships for agents on the first, second, third, and fourth stations. The number obtained for week-evening and other services, amounted to fiftyfive; of these, fifteen never had a Bethel service before. And, in calling for the flag, I was gratified to hear captains and men universally expressing thanks for being honoured with the ministrations of our agents and mission. aries; generally adding, 'My ship is at your service, any time when in port. I shall always be glad to see you.'

During the storms and destructive gales, at the close of the last year, I was stationed on the river daily for some hours nearly three weeks, and was pained in witnessing ships towed up the river-some dismasted, others with loss of bulwarks, boats, etc. ; and in listening to captains and seamen, who, in some way or other, had come to port, detailing the awful tempests they had encountered, and the losses they had sustained.

Bethel Meetings.-The number of Bethel services held afloat and ashore, is 57-attended by nearly 750 seamen. This may not appear a large number, when compared with the number of meetings held; yet considering the localities where they were held, and the character of the attendance, I deem it pleasing and most encouraging. I meet with proofs that the cause of truth and religion continues to prosper among our

seamen.

It gives me much pleasure to state, that since my last report, I have found many who have been received to church communion in their different localities.

Lodging Houses.-I have the same number under visitation, and continue my weekly visits; yet I am sorry that I have but little good to relate concerning them. One or two have reformed, and become decent houses for seamen.

During the long frost, I was unable to go afloat for many days, but confined my labours to the wharfs. I have sent a Bethel flag, for the use of the Auxiliary at Aberystwyth.

Fifth Station. -MR. EDWARDS.— Since my last report circumstances have occurred, over which your agent had no controul, which have prevented him from carrying on his operations to their usual extent. Yet much has taken place that calls for gratitude to Him, who is the bountiful bestower of every good. He has mercifully preserved us through the past, and permitted us to enter on the present year, notwithstanding our many sins of omission and commission. May a sense of His for

bearing and supporting mercy, humble us, and lead us to praise Him for his loving-kindness! And, as we have been thus favoured, may we, through Divine grace, be enabled to persevere in our labours of love with more ardent desire to do good among our seamen. And may the Lord thus be glorified, and sinners saved.

Your agent has held meetings in the fourth, fifth, and sixth stations, most of which were well attended, and some of them delightfully encouraging. At one of the services, the master engaged in prayer for the first time. At another meeeting, a young seaman, whom I had not heard before, poured forth his desires in prayer to God; he appeared not to have been long in the good ways of the Lord.

Five masters have hoisted the Bethel flag for the first time, some of whose ships had been but a few weeks from the stocks. Many have been the thanks of masters and men, for these visits to them. May they be blessed to the everlasting advantage of their souls.

Your agent has also attended three services on sabbath evenings, on board the Perth steam-boat: there were good attendances, many thanks for the services and the tracts given.

May the means thus used for the benefit of our mariners, prove effectual to the ingathering of souls into the fold of Christ, that they may know his voice, and follow him through evil and good report, until they arrive safely in the fold above, where they will enjoy his presence for ever.

BRISTOL SEAMEN'S FRIEND SOCIETY AND BETHEL UNION.

We have much pleasure in inserting the following extracts from the Twentieth Report of the Bristol Seamen's Friend Society and Bethel Union. The Meeting was held on board the Floating Chapel, on Thursday, October 15th, 1840. RICHARD ASH, Esq., in the chair :— ly deserving the sympathies and kind assistance of all denominations, based,

The Bristol Seamen's Friend Society and Bethel Union, a Society confessed

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