per; her resolved and peaceful mind in the parting hour; and the fortitude and resignation, which she afterwards exercised, under her various afflictions. Give thanks to God for the consolations which were afforded her throughout a languishing sickness. Divine grace was honored by her amiable and Christian conduct. Through all her sufferings, especially when her dissolution drew near, she displayed a character that was ripe for heaven.

It must afford you peculiar satisfaction to contemplate the usefulness of her life. "That life is long which answers life's great end." This was eminently the case with your beloved daughter. Had she lived in retirement, or moved in a small circle, her influence, though highly useful, must have been circumscribed. But now, her character has been exhibited on the most extensive theatre, and excited the attention and love of Christian nations. Yea, may we not hope, that her name will be remembered by the millions of Asia, whose salvation she so ardently desired, and that the savor of her piety will, by divine grace be salutary to pagan tribes yet unborn?-What comforts are these?-comforts, which many mourning parents would gladly purchase with their lives. Render thanks then to God, and magnify his name, that he has given you a daughter so lovely in her character, so useful in her life, so resigned in her sufferings, so tranquil in her death. Dwell upon these cheering thoughts, and enjoy these comforts. And may all your surviving children enjoy them too. In her example, in her writings, and in her dying counsels, she has left them a legacy, which cannot be too highly prized. Let me affectionately entreat you, beloved friends, to attend seriously to the weighty counsel which you have received from the dying lips of your sister. In her name, in the name of her bereaved husband, by whose request I now address you, and in the name of her God and Saviour, I repeat that solemn counsel. "Tell them, she said, tell them from the lips of their dying sister, that there is nothing but religion worth living for. Oh, exhort them to attend immediately to the care of their immortal souls, and not to delay repentance! Let my brothers and sisters know that I love

them to the end. I hope to meet them in heaven. But oh, if 1 should not!" — No wonder that her tears and her sobs of grief at the thought of an eternal separation from you, prevented her saying more. "May the spirit of truth carry her dying entreaties, and tears, and sighs to your hearts;" and engage you to follow her as she followed Christ. She never repented of her undertaking, never regretted leaving her native land for the cause of Christ. And could she return and live on earth again, so far from declining any of the sacrifices she made for the advancement of the Redeemer's cause; she would repair to him earlier, give up all for him more cheerfully, and serve him with greater zeal.

In the death of Mrs. Newell her husband sustains a loss which no language can adequately describe, and no earthly good compensate. God, whose ways are unsearchable, has taken from him the wife of his youth; a companion eminently qualified to aid him in his labors, to soothe him in his sorrows, and to further the great work in which he is engaged. Had he nothing but earthly good to comfort him, a mind so quick to feel would be overwhelmed with grief. But the God of all grace, who put it into his heart to preach salvation to those who are perishing for lack of vision, will be the rock of his confidence, and a very present help in trouble. It must be a subject of delightful recollection to our afflicted brother, that he has enjoyed the privilege of being united, in the dearest of all relations, with one of so amiable a temper; of an understanding so highly improved; of benevolence and piety so eminent. He will also love to remember the favor which God conferred upon his beloved partner, in enabling her to do and suffer so much for the name of Jesus; and in carrying her so quickly to the inheritance of the saints in light.

FRIENDS OF THE MISSIONARY CAUSE,

Let not your hearts be troubled by adverse circumstances. Recollect the various hinderances, disappointments, and sufferings, encountered by the apostles, the first missionaries of Christ,

who yet were destined to spread the triumphs of his cross through the world. The experience of ages leads us to expect that designs of great moment, especially those which relate to the advancement of Christ's kingdom, will be opposed by mighty obstacles. The adverse circumstances, therefore, which have attended the outset of our Foreign Mission, are far from presenting any discouragement. They rather afford new evidence, that this mission is to be numbered with all other enterprises, adapted to promote the honor of God and the welfare of men. These various trials, brethren, are doubtless intended not only to qualify Missionaries for greater usefulness, but also to humble and purify all who are laboring and praying for the conversion of the heathen. The cause is the cause of God, and it is vain to depend for its prosperity on human exertions. The death of Mrs. Newell, instead of overcasting our prospects, will certainly turn to the advantage of missions. The publication of her virtues will quicken and edify thousands. It will also make it apparent, that the missionary cause has attractions for the most excellent characters. Her character will be identified with that holy cause. Henceforth, every one, who remembers Harriet Newell, will remember the Foreign Mission from America. And every one who reads the history of this mission, will be sure to remember her exemplary life and triumphant death. Thus all her talents, the advantages of her education, the beauties of her mind, the amiableness of her manners, her willingness to give up all that was dear to her in her native land, her fervent love to Christ, her desires, and prayers for the advancement of his kingdom, her patience and fortitude in suffering, and the divine consolations which she enjoyed, will all redound to the honor of that sacred cause, to which she was devoted. Her life, measured by months and years, was short; but far otherwise when measured by what she achieved. She did not pray and suffer and die in vain. Other causes may miscarry, but this will certainly triumph. The Lord God of Israel has pledged his perfections for its success. The time is at hand, when the various tribes of India, and all the nations and kindreds of the earth shall bow the knee at the

name of Jesus. He will see the travail of his soul, and all his benevolent desires will be satisfied. The power of God will soon accomplish a work, which, seen in distant prospect, has made thousands, now sleeping in Jesus, leap for joy. O Sun of Righteousness, arise; shine upon the dark places of the earth; fill the world with thy glorious light! Amen.

A SERMON

DELIVERED AT THE ORDINATION OF THE REV. JOHN W. ELLINGWOOD, AT BATH ME., NOV. 4, 1812, AND OF REV. JACOB IDE, D. D., AT MEDWAY, MASS., NOV. 2, 1814.

2 Tim. 2: 24, 25.- THE SERVANT OF THE LORD MUST NOT STRIVE; BUT BE GENTLE UNTO ALL MEN, APT TO TEACH, PATIENT; IN MEEKNESS INSTRUCTING THOSE THAT OPPOSE THEMSELVES.

My principal reason for introducing this subject is, that it has been treated less frequently than most other subjects which pertain to the pastoral office, and, as I think, less frequently than its nature demands.

My single object is, to illustrate the peculiar importance of meekness and gentleness in a minister of the gospel.

I begin by saying, that the spirit of meekness and gentleness is necessary to qualify a minister for the various duties of his office.

It is necessary to prepare him for the successful study of the Scriptures. An Apostle directs us to "receive with meekness the ingrafted word." The predominance of those sinful passions which are contrary to meekness, disqualifies a minister for profitable reading and meditation. It blinds the eyes of his understanding, gives a wrong bias to his judgment, and exposes him to every kind of error. What confidence can his people have in the conclusions to which he is conducted, while under the influence