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“... as it engaged the first attention of the Society, has ever since been the sub- ject of their particular care and solicitude. The ar- rival of the Royal Admiral, Captain Wilson, in July last, brought the intelligence, that the nine Mission- aries, sent out by that vessel, had reached their desti- nation in good health; and were cordially welcomed, both by their brethren and the heathen. It appeared that the outward tranquillity of the former had been preserved; and although they had not at that time ac- quired a sufficient acquaintance with the language to enable them to preach publicly to the natives, yet they were able-to converse with them occasionally; and in this way scattered among them the precious seed of the gospel. The internal state of the Mission con- tinued also to manifest, in a high degree, their de- votedness to God, and their affectionate and peaceful conduct towards each other. They gave an intima- tion, that a general meeting of the chiefs was expected shortly to take...”
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“...occurs betwixt the two places, the security of our brethren, as woil as their estimation with the natives, is likely to be promoted. This is a circumstance also, which, being connected with the national interests, is likely on that account to engage in its behalf the countenance of a government whose administration bears so favourable an aspect on measures of public utility, or benevolent enterprize. Indeed, the Societv has already received unequivocal proofs of its kind disposition towards this' Mission, in the free passage which i: has intimated will be given to those persons who may hereafter be sent out, and of which the Directors have already availed themselves in the instance of three Missionaries, who lately sailed on board the Ocean. Whether this station may appear of so much im- portance as to induce the government to adopt any measures, by which the Missionaries may have the C advantage...”
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“...excited, indeed, the displeasure and opposition of some professing Christians, who appear to have acted under the influence of prejudice ; bur, on the other hand, has been favoured with the divine blessing in so greac a degree, as to increase considerably the disposition to attend the public worlhip of God, by which means that efficacious grace has been communicated, which has brought salvation to many. The conversion of the heathen, however, bcino- the more immediate and direct object of his mission, seems to have engaged his unwearied activity ; and, communicating to others the same zeal with which he himself was inspired, the effect of their united efforts is thus expressed in the Annual Report of the Society above mentioned, and in other letters from that colony : “ Our exertions in this metropolis, have been very abundantly'blessed. The number of the converted heathens is consider- able, who manifest the power of the Spirit, not only in the public worship, but in their intercourse among...”
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“...thence to the spot where he has since exercised his ministry; which is called Waggon- maker’s Valley. In the commencement of his labours he met with opposition from some persons in the vicinity, who, al- though bearing the name of Christians, were inimical to the instruction of the uncivilized heathens in the doctrines of Christ; and these men not only traduced the Missionary Cause, and misrepresented its object and tendency, but earnestly entreated the government at Cape-Town to suppress the mission, and send away its leader, as a seducer of the people. The Go- vernor-general Dundas was, however, fo well con- vinced of the motive which induced this opposition, and understood so justly the beneficial influence of the principles of Christianity, in promoting the general in- terests and tranquillity of the colony, that he wrote himself to this worthy brother, encouraging him to remain there, and assuring him of his protection. Thus supported, he has continued to apply himself, with commendable...”
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“...and we have reason to hope, that the "blessing of God rests on their minis- try. One of them is at Zak River, which is about nineteen days journey from the Cape, where the Mis- sionary Kicherer is now settled. The preaching of this mint ter of the gospel seems to have been attend- ed with considerable effect; but he has been princi- pallv employed in itinerant labours, so that these ef- fects cannot be so distinctly st ited. He accompanied two of the brethren to the Corannas, to establish a Mission among them, whereof we shall soon speak more pat ticularlv ; but partly on account of his health, and partly at the desire of the heathens at Zak River, whom we had visited once or twice before, he decided, with the approbation of the brethren, to settle at that place. It appears that he is there assisted by a young man of the name of Schols, whose conversion to Govl is among the fruits of his ministry, and to whom he is affording fuch appropriate instruction as may qualify him for future usefulness...”
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“...TO THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY. 23 tire under a sacred preparation for the gospel dispen- sation. Already our Missionaries are instructing those tribes and nations whose memorial has scarcely reached us, and is hardly to be traced in the records of history. Till lately, drey have probably not heard of the fame of Jesus, nor the efficacy of his blood to procure the re- mission of their sins : others, equally unknown to us, but who have received some indistinct rumours con- cerning the object of our Missionaries, have expressed their desire to have some sent to them; and this we have the pleasure to say, is likely to be soon gratified; as two young men from the Berlin Seminary, named Palm and Ulbricht, who are in connection with our Society, and who have been long detained in Holland, are now on the point of departure to that colony, accom- panied by some other brethren, sent out by the Rot- terdam Society. Let us connect these in our daily prayers, with their fellow-labourers, both in Africa...”
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“...Societies have been formed amongst them ; and great attention paid to the instruction of the rising generation. They ex- press their gratitude to God, and to the Society, for sending the gospel among them : a blessing wdiich they appear highly to value, and suitably to improve. The original purpose of the Society, in sending those two persons to Canada was, that they might ob- tain such information there of the contiguous heathen, as might induce them, in the course of a few years, to undertake a Mission among them ; and thus fulfil the direct and most prominent object of the institution. Mr. E Mitchell...”
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“...48 REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS rectors to form a part of a Mission to that island. They hope that brother Frey also, a descendant from Abra- ham, and now the heir of his faith, will soon have the desire of his heart fulfilled, and bear his testimony to the Jews, that the Messiah is already come, and that it is in vain to look for another. It will, however, doubtless, occur to those who take a suitable interest in the concerns of the Society, that the accomplishment of these various objects will un- avoidably occasion a very increased expenditure of its funds. Indeed, the disbursements of the last year have greatly exceeded its income, and rendered it necessary to dispose of some parr of that property, which the Directors would have been glad to have retained as the basis of its permanent support. It will be ex- tremely manifest to those who attentively reflect on the subject, that, without an adequate and permanent foundation, the Directors cannot embark in new and extensive undertakings, however...”
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“...ADVANTAGES OF PATIENCE. 47 Jesus our forerunner, standing ready to welcome us home, to an eternal participation with him in glory. Should it now be enquired, What has all this to do with the business of this day? 1 would reply, Much, every way. The glorious gospel, whi.h the Mission- ary Society endeavours to propagate both at home and abroad, contains a free, full, and persuasive invitation to all people, where-ever it is published, to seek for the glory, the honour, and eternal life of which I have spoken. This Society, which I have now the happiness to address, has, like Jesus, been moved with compassion for the souls of their fellow-sinners. While they have considered them as sheep without a shepherd, lost on the distant mountains of ignorance, vice, and wretch- edness, they have almost wished for the pinions of a dove, to fly to their relief. This Society is not satis- fied that all its own members obtain eternal life for themselves ; the object in view is, that all may come to the...”
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“...not render ourselves ridiculous by the adoption of means repugnant to reason, revelation, and common sense. xWere we to see a man attempting to split a large flint with a small feather, or to overturn St. Paul’s Cathedral with his little finger, we might smile at his simplicity ; we should not admire the depth of his wisdom, in the choice of his instruments to effect his purposes. Some- thing like this would be our case, were we to send Missionaries wholly incompetent to the object of their mission. Surely, it would not be wise in ?. prince to send, on' an embassy of peace, men hostile to his per- son, family, and government; nor must we send men to beseech sinners to be reconciled to God. till we have reason to believe that they are reconciled to him themselves. It would be folly to send men to win and watch for the souls of others, who know nothing of the worth of their own; to illuminate and warm a dark and cold world, while they have neither light nor heat in themselves. A man blind...”
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“...object, is yours. You are influenced by the same motives, and echo back the same prin- ciples. It is an animating truth, that the same spiritual and eternal blessings are connected with the conversion of the heathen, by your instrumentality, as were with the successful labours of the apostle of the Gentiles. An heathen brought to believe, through your Mis- sionaries, is equally a fellow-citizen of Zion, an heir of God, and a joint heir with Jesus Christ, as those seals which were set to the Mission of the apostle. There is no difference for sinners brought to believe, whether Otaheitan, African, or Hottentot; they are all one in Christ Jesus with the Barbarian, Scythian, bond and free, called in the first age of Christianity. The Gentiles, to whom you have been privileged to send the gospel of salvation, are, without controversy, equally the subjects of sacred prediction as those in former times. A door of faith opened to them, whether in the Southern Isles, Caffraria, or in whatever part...”
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“...superior was he to that spirit which aims to rise by sinking others, that he would not so much as build upon any man’s foundation, lest he should seem to assume to himself the credit due to another. You, brethren, I know would trample on the idea of a claim to equal attainments. Yet, to the glory of the grace of God, it might be asked, What Evangelical Mission has this Society attempted to throw into the shade ? Who can rise up and justly charge it with assuming that repu- tation, which is due to others ? The useful and disin- terested labours of the Wesleyan connection — the prudent, steady, and unanimous efibrts of the Baptist Mission, rich in hope — the noble, persevering, self- denying, ahd successful exertions of the Moravians, and every evangelical attempt of the establishment, it lias-noticed With affectionate respect, and assisted by fervent prayer. With them, this Society are fellow-. labourers...”
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“...You see, bre- thren, your cause is good. Suffer then the word of exhortation : recollect, “ it is good to be zealously affected, always in a good cause.” O seek yourselves to rise high into the en- joyment of God. The Missionary spirit will then nerve your souls, while descending into the vale of years. This sacred, sweet communion, will fire the bosoms of our dear youth, with animated regard for those who are perishing for lack ol knowledge. No- thing produces, promotes, and renders a true Mission- ary spirit habitual, like living near to God. When you meet to-deliberate, be prudent, rmted, and ener- getic. Plan with care, and execute with a spirit wor- thy your cause. Be not dete: red by the shafts of ridicule, sarcastic interrogations, or specious objec- tions. Consider, the best conduct has frequently been imputed to the worst motives. In patience then, possess your souls. Be zealously concerned to obtain instruction from God, and he will not fail to direct and over-rule : “ Ask, and...”
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“...is the revealed will of God, that now at last it should be effectually removed. This subject presents us with the divine right of Missions. Since God hath given the command, it is the duty of his servants to publish it abroad in the world, leaving it with him to enforce his interposed authority. Wehaveherealsoevidence, that thetime forattempt- ing Missions is come. God now commandeth: this 7/ow is already eighteen hundred years old ; it is not, there- fore, prematurely urged upon the heathen. Mission- ary undertakings are by no means an innovation in the church of Christ; and the fault of Christians re- specting this matter, has surely been tardiness, rather than precipitation. Blessed be God, the season, though...”
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“...112 IGNORANCE OF THE HEATHEN, mountain ; for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.” Isaiah xi. 4-—9. We are debtors, therefore, both to the Greeks and to the Barbarians; both to the wise and to the unwise. Lastly,—This subject contains a lesson to Mission- aries, and indeed to all preachers of the gospel. Like the apostle Paul, brethren, let us be animated our- selves, and aim, in preaching, to animate others, not by worldly, but by spiritual views. Let us cherish the lively hope of a blessed resurrection ; and ever set before us the prospect of the appointed approaching day, in which God “ will judget he world in righteous- ness by that Man whom he hath ordained.” “ Let us renounce the hidden things of dishonesty, not walk- ing in craftiness, nor handling the word of God de- ceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth, commend- ing ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.” 2 Cor. iv. 2. Let us always remember that our success...”
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“...ST. PAUL’S MISSION TO THE GENTILES. A SERMON PREACHED BEFORE The Missionary Society, AT ST. PAUL’S CHURCH, SHADWELL, On Friday Morning, the \3th of May, 180S. BY THE REV. J. NEWELL, VICAR OF GREAT MISSENDEN, AND rERPSTUAL CURATE OF LEE, DUCKS....”
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“...SERMON IV. ST. PAUL’S MISSION TO THE GENTILES. ACTS. XXII. 21. And he said unto me, Depart :for I will send thee fur hence unto the Gentiles. The salvation of the Gentiles was a mystery hid- den from ages and generations in the divine mind. But some favoured servants of the Most High, saw, “ as through a glass darkly,’' the glory that should be revealed ; therefore they proclaimed—“ The desire of all nations shall come; and in his name shall the Gentiles trust.” The gospel hath brought life and immortality to light. The Gentiles who receive it by faith, are no longer “ strangers and foreigners; but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God.” When God designs to work, he can never err in the choice of the instruments which he employs. He separated Paul from his mother’s womb, called him by his grace, and sent him to preach among the Gentiles “ the unsearchable riches of Christ.” Though the principal scene of the Apostle’s labour was among the Gentiles, his heart glowed...”
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“...118 st. Paul’s mission to the gentiles. intelligence, “ They will not receive thy testimony,” wounded the apostle’s mind deeply. He reasons and remonstrates; but Jesus is deaf to his intreaties, and commands him to “ depart; for 1 will send thee,” saith he, “ far lienee unto the Gentiles.” The conversion of the heathen was Paul’s work; a work in which the Saviour of men is so deeply in- terested, that he thrusts his Missionary forth from the assemblies of the saints at Jerusalem, to cultivate the barren desert. Lift up your hearts, brethren, to God in prayer, for an outpouring of his Spirit upon us, while we consider the salvation of the Gentiles as an object of divine delight, a certain event, an infinite blessing. I. The salvation of the Gentiles is an object of di- vine delight. The Father has given the heathen to Jesus, in the covenant of redemption. “All kings shall fall down before him ; all nations shall serve him,”—the divine promise. Is it founded on any compact, or covenant-engagement...”
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“...ST. pavl’s mission to THE GENTILES. 113 The redemption of the soul is precious. There is nothing that man can give, that will be esteemed an adequate satisfaction for the sin of his soul. “ With- out the shedding of blood, there is no remission.” But “ Hear, O ye heavens, and be astonished O earth !”—a divine sacrifice is offered ; the church of God is purchased with his own blood ! Sinners of all nations shall enjoy the blessings of redemption, for “ He gave himself a ransom for all.” We may point the wretched lost sinner to the bleeding cross ; and say, “ Behold the Lamb of God, whotaketh away the sins of the world.” When the Jews beheld Jesus bathed in tears at the grave of Lazarus, they exclaimed, “ Behold, how he loved him!” When we by faith see him with garments rolled in blood in Gethsemane, or expiring in agonies on Mount Calvary, we may- well exclaim, “ Behold, how he loved us sinners of the Gentiles 1” Another effect of divine love to the Gentiles, is the commission that Jesus...”
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“...120 ST. PAUL S MISSION- TO THE GENTILES takes a voyage by sea in an opposite direction. A storm arises ; the rebellious prophet is thrown over- board, and preserved by a miracle. He receives a second commission:—“ Arise, go to Nineveh, and preach unto it the preaching that 1 bid thee.” The prophet, ashamed of his former rebellion, and dreading to provoke his God again, goes forth and delivers his message faithfully. The remarkable reformation which followed, shewed that his preaching was not in vain. Peter, with the rest of the apostles, heard the Savi- our’s commission : “ Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature but his labours were confined to those who were within the pale of the Jewish church, till a divine vision, accompanied by a voice from Heaven, convinced him that “ What God hath cleansed, he ought not to call common or unclean.”—“ The wrath of man shall praise him 1” Persecution shall be subservient to his grand designs. Persecution scattered the church...”