4. Let the collectors, within a week-or two || hear the reports of these committees, as well weeks at the longest-call on every individual as statements and addresses from their paswithin their respective districts, not known tor, and such others as he may introduce, to be unfriendly to the object, and solicit do- and to make similar arrangements for annations-passing by none, because of their other year; and if they have had no regular youth or their poverty, and treating all with system before, they will probably find the becoming attention and respect; and then sum total of their religious charities increased report the result to their committee the from two to four fold-their hearts far more whole amount to be paid over by the com- deeply interested than ever in these objects mittee without delay, into the treasury for of christian beneficence-the duty of giving, which it is destined. and of collecting, pleasant instead of irksome 5. At the close of the year, let the whole-a means of grace to themselves as well as church and congregation come together, to of mercy to all mankind.

Appointments by the Executive Committee of the A. H. M. S., from May 1st to July

Re-appointed.

Rev. Royal West, Walworth, N. Y.

Rev. J. K. Ware, Burdette, N. Y.

Rev. W. Day, Enfield, N. Y.

Rev. Z. Eddy, Rutledge and Randolph, N. Y.
Rev. Israel Brainerd, Skenando, N. Y.
Rev. N. Patterson, Christiana, Del.
Rev. James Hildreth, Haverstraw, N. Y.

Rev. Abraham Brown, Elizabeth Port, N. J.
Rev. Asaph Boutelle, Johnstown, O.
Rev. Asa Johnson, Peru, Ind.

Rev. Amasa Jones, Double Branches, Mo.

1st, 1840.

Rev. P. J. Burnham, New-Vernon, N. Y.
Rev. James Eells, Amherst, O.
Rev. J. M. Sayre, Rondout, N. Y.
Rev. G. C. Wood, Winchester, Ill.
Rev. Milton Kimball, Augusta, Ill.
Rev. A. J. Parker, Shipton, L. C.

Not in commission last year.

Rev. Louis Mills, Mumfordsville, N. Y.
Rev. W. P. Kendrick, Parma Centre, N. Y.
Rev. Gregg, Hume, N. Y.

Rev. G. E. Delavan, New-Paltz, N. Y.
Rev. L. C. Gilbert, Bristol and Rock Creek, Ill.
Rev. Ghoram Cross, Richville and Hermon, N. Y.
Rev. M. Harrington, Morrisville, N. Y.
Rev. Ezra B. Fancher, McGrawsville, N. Y.
Rev. Wm. Chamberlain, Alton Presbytery, Ill.
Rev. John Gibbs, Colored ch., Newtown, L.I.
Rev. S. P. Gamage, Deposit, N. Y.

Rev. Joseph W. Smith, Salem, Mich.
Rev. H. H. Northrop, Dexter, Mich.
Rev. Charles Merwin, Baldwinsville, N. Y.
Rev. Charles Jones, La Fargeville, N. Y.
Rev. Wm. Hill, Newburgh, N. Y.

$2,280 00

The Treasurer of the American Home Missionary Society acknowledges the receipt of the following sums, from June 1st to July 1st, 1840.

MASSACHUSETTS

Missionary Society,

Andover, South parish, Mrs. Margaret
Cooper, by Mr. Peabody,
Cummington, First Cong. Church Fem.
Benev. Society, Miss Clarissa Briggs,
Treasurer,

4.00

10 00

Fitchburgh, bequest of the late Miss
Sally H. Merriam, dec., by J. H: Mer-
riam,
Hampshire Miss. Soc., of which $30 is
from Dea. David Mack, of Middle-
field, to const. Rev. Edward Clark,
a L. M.

Millbury, West Ch., Mon. Con. coll.,
by E. W. Goff,

New-Bedford, legacy of Mrs. Rebecca
Nickerson, by S. Nickerson,
West Attleborough, Fem. Home Miss.
Soc., Miss Charlotte Hunt, Sec.,
CONNECTICUT-

Fairfield, First Cong. Ch., of which $30
ia from the mother and sisters of
Charles L. Mills, of Painted Post, N.

40 00

Norwich, First Soc., by Rev. H. P. Arms,
Stonington, Fem. Aux., by Miss Shef-
field,

25 00

15 00

Receipts of the Central Agency, at Utica, N. Y.,

from April 25th, to June 1, 1840, Rev. A. Crane, Rochester, by Mrs. Eliza West, Children

Utica, First Presb. Ch., Fem. Benev. Assoc. 10 00
Whitesboro, Cong'l Ch.,

$391 46

Receipts of the Western Agency at Geneva, N. Y.,

Rev. J. A.

THE PASTOR'S JOURNAL,

OR,

SKETCHES OF REAL CHARACTERS, CONVERSATIONS, AND STRIKING FACTS, FURNISHED

CHIEFLY BY CLERGYMEN.

HAPPY DEPARTURE OF THE INFIDEL RE- stated respecting him in the publish

salem, let my right hand forget her cunning."

His affection for the house and worship of God was equally strong. This he evinced by a constant and seasonable attendance on all occasions of worship. In reference to a new place of worship just completed, and in the erection of which he had felt a deep interest, he said, "I had rather have a seat in that house, than in any other place on the face of the earth."

well humble many a professor of thirty years standing.

He felt great compassion for impenitent sinners, especially for the class to which he once belonged; and scarcely to his dying day did he speak of his feelings, without uttering in some form his concern for their salvation.

In a word, he "fought a good fight, he kept the faith," and I may now add, he has "finished his course with joy."

The state of his mind in his last sickness, and in death, was such as might have been expected in the case of one, who "in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with earthly wisdom, but by the grace of God, had his conversation in this world."

He had an earnest desire to grow in grace, and increase in usefulness. Exceedingly watchful of his temper and feelings in all respects, and circumspect in all his words and actions, he made growth in grace and usefulness in the cause of his Redeemer, the great object of his life. As soon as he became seriously ill, With this in view, he faithfully used which was about three months bethe means of grace. Immediately fore his death, he began to "set his on his admitting a hope, he instituted house in order;" and made all needfamily worship, and maintained it ful arrangements relative to his domorning and evening till his strength mestic affairs, and at length, those utterly failed. With the same de- which had respect to his funeral, sire, he devoutly attended on all sea-with as much calmness as in the case sons of worship, week days as well of a common journey, and yet with as Sabbath days; and aware of the all the solemnity becoming the subtendency of promiscuous conver-ject. sation on the Sabbath, to efface good impressions, he refrained as much as possible from a habit, to which some are addicted, of talking away the intermission, and conscientiously walked in silence and thoughtfulness to and from the place of worship, morning, noon and night; alleging, as the reason, that in his case, it was the course best fitted to secure the object of attendance on the means of grace.

He took great delight in hearing the Gospel. It was to him a joyful sound, and though as a man of some taste he could be pleased with a display of learning and eloquence, yet he rather desired "the sincere milk of the word, that he might grow thereby." And as he diligently used the public means of grace, so he daily used the Bible, and prayerfully meditated on its blessed truths, he was nourished up for "everlasting life;" and in the seven years of his christian life, he made attainments in piety and knowledge, which might

In one of my first interviews with him after he became ill, and while he was able to leave his house, he spoke substantially as follows: "I have had great comfort under your preaching, and I now have great peace; I am as happy as I can be; I have a strong hope; my hope is all in the merits of Jesus Christ, who has purchased my redemption with his own precious blood. The way of salvation appears wonderful, and I have great peace in meditating upon it. I sometimes look down to the world of wo, but I think I shall never go there. I have great compassion for sinners, and if you survive me, I want you to warn them to flee from the wrath to come." At another time, in reference to the expression of an English infidel when dying, that "he was about to take a leap in the dark," the Doctor observed, “I am going to take a leap into the light. It is all light in heaven; they have no need of the sun, nor of the moon, for the Lord is their light,

and I shall soon be there." Again- At another time,-"I have found "I am failing in body, but in faith him whom my soul loveth. I feel and comfort I am growing stronger quiet and happy in his presence; I and stronger every day. A door is feel that I have done with earth, and open before me out of this world, and I have comforting views of Christ's another is open before me into goodness and love, and feel no choice heaven, the New Jerusalem, the holy whether to live or die,-just as God city, where are the angels, and glori- wills. I lay myself in his arms, his fied saints, and where God is. O spirit dwells with me. O the wonwhat seasons of joy are there! Christ derful plan of salvation! I never has opened this door, and invites us sought the Lord, but he sought me, to come; O that men would forsake and found me, and my soul shall their sins and come to Christ!" He praise him for ever." was asked if he laid any claim to heaven on the ground of good deeds; "O no; I am a guilty sinner. It is a wonder that I was spared. I joined with the wicked in all their reproaches and injurious reports, against orthodox ministers and Christians," and in other language which I cannot report, expressed, as he frequently did, his abhorrence of his sins, and his admiring views of that rich and sovereign grace, which called him into the kingdom of God.

At another time he said, "I am wasting away, but I am not afraid of death, nor of hell. God is with me. He will be with me in the dark valley. He will take my soul from my body, into heaven. All is light-I seem to look right into heaven. I did not know before that any person could have such near views of God and heaven, as I have."

In the course of his sickness, he exhibited remarkable patience and submission, though his sufferings for the last two weeks of his life were singularly distressing. He used his strength in praising God, and exhorting his brethren and fellow citizens, nearly two hundred of whom called on him,one or more at a time, in the course of his confinement. It is believed that he occupied for two months, three hours a day in conversation. On one occasion he said, "What can I do better than to talk my life out for my fellow mortals. Christ poured out his life for a guilty world." On one of the family rising to wait upon him he said, "I sleep under the banner of Christ-go lay yourself down to sleep in his arms; I need no one to sit up; the presence of Christ overshadows me."

Again-"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and magnify his name, for his riches, for his wonderful kindness, his tender mercies to me, a sinner. O the joy and peace in believing. Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things that God hath prepared for them that love him.'

"Why was I made to hear his voice,

And enter while there's room;
While thousands make a wretched choice,
And rather starve than come."

"Blessed be the name of that Saviour, who allowed me to enter before it was too late. O had I sought the Lord in my youth, how much I might have enjoyed. All you, my children, remember your Creator, now-now-even to-day, and not abuse his tender care and compassion."

The last time I saw him alive, was two days before he died. He said, "I may live till to-morrow, but Í wish you to read the 21st chapter of the Revelation, containing the account of the holy city. I wish to hear that once more before I die. As soon as the reading was closed, he said with great earnestness, " Is not that worth living for seventy years in such pain and anguish as I now endure? Yes, O yes; worth thousands and thousands of years of pain to obtain such an eternal inheritance. And I shall soon be there." On the morning which closed his life, he uttered some strong expression in regard to the burning thirst which he suffered, and then exclaimed, "I long to drink of the water that flows from the throne of God and the Lamb." To the question, "do you long to be gone?"