who well know the nature and extent of that all-powerful principle-these and these alone, whether they be children will honour their Parents; whether they be servants will honour their Masters; whether they be subjects will honour their King; whether they be people will honour their Minister; and the consequences are that they, and they alone, will be happy and blessed in their obedience-they will serve their generation aright-they will be fitted and ripened by this practice on earth for heavenly blessedness. Even for that abode of bliss before the throne of Jehovah, where, through all the ranks, and powers, and principalities, down to the meanest spirit of saint made perfect that shall be found there, all having at last learnt how to spell submission to the appointment of their God, shall, without one jarring note, take their seats and fulfil their courses of eternal duty and eternal praise, whether in authority or under authority, through the uninterrupted ages of unfading glory.

INWARD TRIALS.

I HAVE SO much vanity and so many follies, such stupid inattention and odious ingratitude, such stubborn irresignation and unconquerable pride, such frequent sallies of foolish desire, and workings of evil affection; above all, such unreasonable unbelief in the merits of my Saviour and the promises of my God, that I should not bear to have any one acquainted with the transactions of my heart,-any but

that tender, indulgent, gracious God, who considers “whereof we are made; who remembers that we are but dust;" and whose mercy is, as his majesty, exceeding great and infinite. At his adorable feet I would lie very, very low; and make, from the bottom of my depraved soul, the poor leper's confession,"Unclean, unclean !" God Almighty is pleased, of his singular goodness, to preserve me from any very scandalous outbreakings of corruption; but I am often exercised with inward trials-have often reason to complain, "When I would do good evil is present with me."

This I believe the wise and gracious God permits that he may shew us what is in our heart-that it is deceitful and desperately wicked; and may bring us off from all self-admiration, to abhor ourselves in dust and ashes; that he may teach us to prize our glorious Advocate and Surety more highly; to renounce our wretchedly imperfect selves more thoroughly, and place our whole affiance on his Son's precious blood and immaculate righteousness; that he may quicken our desires after brighter and more transforming manifestations of Christ-after richer and more efficacious communications of his Spirit; that he may wean our affections more and more from this disordered state, and render us less unwilling to be dissolved,―to be dissolved, and enter into that happy world where all ignorance will be dispelled, all corruption destroyed, and we shall love the Lord Jesus Christ, not only in sincerity, but with everlasting ardour.-Hervey.

MISSIONARY INTELLIGENCE.

North-West American Mission.

'It would be difficult to point out a single spot in the whole Missionary Field on which the divine blessing has more manifestly rested than on Rupert's Land, in the territories of the Hudson's Bay Company. And never was this Mission, so far as the prospect of permanent good to the people is concerned, more flourishing than at the present time. The Rev. W. Cockran, although exhausted by fatigue and bodily infirmity, has carried on his labours there during the past year in the same spirit of patient, self-denying, persevering zeal which has characterized him from the beginning; and the Rev. W. Smithurst has entered on his arduous duties with a kindred spirit. Mr. Cockran has had the care of the Upper, Middle, and Lower Churches. Mr. Smithurst is in charge of the Indian Settlement at Netley Creek; and assists Mr. Cockran by taking one Service on the Lord's day at the Church at Grand Rapids.'

SACRAMENTS.

Administration of the Lord's Supper on Christmas day, at Netley Creek.

Dec. 25, 1839-I had Service at the Indian Settlement this morning, and administered the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, for the first time since my arrival here. The church was quite crowded, many having come from the upper part of the Settlement. I preached from St. John i. 11, 12. My object was to shew the love of God in sending his Son into the world to save sinners. I pointed out to

them the sin of the Jews in rejecting the Saviour; and how God was pleased to open the door of faith to the Gentiles, promising to accept all those who should receive the Lord Jesus Christ in faith. I then concluded with an address to the Communicants; explaining to them the nature of the Sacrament ; pointing out the obligations of those who become partakers of it; and exhorting them to draw near to the Table with sincere repentance, humble faith, and a full determination to enter afresh into covenant with God. The greatest possible attention prevailed during the whole Service: many appeared to be much affected; and I found my own feelings so completely overcome, that I was obliged, rather abruptly, to terminate my discourse. The Communicants were placed in the front pews next the reading desk, that they might the more conveniently come to the Table. This arrangement was necessary, since nearly the whole of the congregation continued in the Church during the administration of the Sacrament. I by no means wished to discourage this, finding that it is attended with much good. The Exhortations and the Confession were repeated after me in Indian, by my interpreter: the Absolution, and what is said on the delivery of the bread and wine, I had learnt in Indian myself. The people appeared to be much affected at hearing themselves addressed in their own language, on receiving the sacred elements; and I could perceive it had its effect upon the congregation, as I did not see one approach the Table without shedding tears: this fact, when the natural coldness of the Indian temper is considered, speaks strongly in favour of their sincerity. I never in

England saw so much apparent devotion at the Lord's Table: it was, indeed, with the utmost difficulty that I could subdue my own feelings, so as to go through the Service; and I could not but exclaim, O the riches of the grace and mercy of God, in bringing these precious souls from heathenism to bow with adoring gratitude at the Table of the Lord, while He is feeding them with the Bread of Life! I found my heart drawn still closer to them as Christian brethren; and trust we shall all be united to the General Assembly and Church of the first-born in heaven.

There were, on my arrival here, 47 Indian Communicants and 3 half-breed; making a total of 50. One of the Indians has since died in the full triomph of faith, rejoicing in hope of a glorions immortality. I have myself admitted six Indian Communicants; so that the numbers now stand-Indians 52, half-breeds 3; total 55. Of these there were present this morning, Indians 48, half-breeds 3, and 2 belonging to the upper Church; total 53 Of the four Indian Communicants, absent through sickness, I administered the ordinance to two at their own homes, between the Morning and Afternoon Service. On my return from the sick people, I found it was time to go to Church; so that I have been engaged in duty, without any intermission, from ten four; and the consequence is such tion, that I am unable to move But what a delightful day it has

o'clock till past complete exhausor undress myself, been ! I feel that

I could cheerfully sacrifice the last particle of strength for the poor Indians.'-Rev. J. Smithhurst.