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TWEEDMOUTH.-The children, teachers, and friends of the Sabbath-schools in connection with the English Presbyterian Church here, to the number of about 100, met at the Manse on Wednesday afternoon, the 5th September. Tea was served to the children in the open air, where tables were erected for the occasion. After tea the children assembled in a room prepared for them, where they were joined by the teachers and friends, and addressed by their minister, the Rev. Andrew Cant, Messrs. Pearson, senior and junior, and Mr. Graham. Between the addresses, several hymns were sung by the children. The minister, in name of the teachers, informed them that they had resolved to present each with a copy of Brumby's Hymn-book on the following Sabbath evening. The meeting, which was altogether a delightful one, was concluded by singing the last verse of the sixty-sixth paraphrase.

voice of this child of God were heard in
vain. He had, however, another weapon
to wield than simple persuasion. He would
betake himself to the throne of grace, and
ask the Lord to arrest the unthinking in
their mad career. Up to the hour when
the children of God gather round the
family altar, to ask forgiveness for the sins
of the departing day, to render thanks to
the Giver of every good and perfect gift
for past mercies, to solicit strength for
their future journey, and to supplicate
grace for a perishing world, everything
seemed to go on as was anticipated by the
worshippers of the goddess of pleasure.
These heartfelt prayers must first ascend
to heaven perfumed with the blood of the
Lamb, before the Lord will make bare his
holy arm to pluck brands from the burning.
It would appear that no sooner did these
petitions enter into the ear of the Lord of
Sabaoth, than they returned richly fraught
with an abundant answer, and as if the
blessing were held in suspense until then.
As the event showed, it was decreed in the
counsels of heaven that the place of in-
tended mirth would be turned into a place
of weeping, for a little before midnight a
pause was made, and an awful pause it
was;
a sinner struck down before the
moral Governor of the universe, under the
most powerful conviction of sin, and in

REMARKABLE REVIVAL IN NEW most agonising accents imploring mercy to

BRUNSWICK.

In a recent letter, the Rev. Thomas Nicholson gives the following account of a remarkable work of grace going on at New Mills :

It truly affords me extreme pleasure, at your request, to transmit some notes to you of the religious movement which is at present going on at New Mills.

The work which commenced in such circumstances, and accompanied with such glorious results, shows very vividly that the Lord has visited these parts in his sovereign mercy. Many of the young of late were much given to dancing parties, in defiance of the warning voice of the faithful servant of God, Mr. M'Master, and the entreaties of a few who had learned the importance of time in the light of another world. About four weeks ago, the young and thoughtless were summoned to another scene of revelry, which was too willingly obeyed by those who had cast off all fear of God. Only a very few hours before the commencement of the festivity, a God-fearing man lifted up his solemn testimony against such meetings to some who were bent on spending a portion of their precious time, granted to them by the sovereign Disposer of all events to prepare to meet their God, in the merest folly. The utterances of the feeble

her never-dying soul. Only a short time intervened when another female was laid prostrate by the same irresistible influence, with an overwhelming view of the realities of eternity presented before her. Others in that once giddy, but now deeply thoughtful assembly were overpowered by a presentation of their exceeding sinfulness, and con. strained for the first time in their lives earnestly to pray for mercy. What a spectacle! Some are grappling with the pains of hell, which have gotten hold of them; all are filled with the most profound awe.

While all this was going on, the man of God who had a few hours before delivered his own soul from the blood of men by sounding a faithful note of alarm, was reposing himself in the bosom of his Lord, after having committed himself to Him who neither slumbers nor sleeps. It was not destined for him to sleep long that night. His great Master was to send him as an angel of mercy to sinners in the jaws of despair. He was first awakened from his slumbers by melodious sounds falling upon his ear, which might be, for aught we know, the lessening accents reaching this world of the song sung that night in heaven at the repentance of some of the sinful sons of men. The astonished man started to his feet. In a few seconds the music died

away, as if it were not permitted to the best of men in this world long to listen to the melody of the upper sanctuary. Like Samuel of old, the child of God lay down once more to rest, reflecting in his mind what could be the meaning of this strange event. He was not allowed to rest and wonder long. A quick despatch is sent to him from the scene of distress by those who thought him presumptive enough to interfere with their festivities. All now wished for an interest in that good man's prayers. He instantly obeyed the summons. He soon found himself amidst sinners in mental agony. No man was ever placed in more solemn circumstances. He acted the part of a kind physician to such bleeding hearts, "by the grace of God given him." He prayed with the despairing, and pointed them to the blood of Christ, which taketh away all sin. The remainder of that eventful night, and almost every hour of the following day, were spent in prayer and praise, and in reading the sacred Word of God. As a proof of the faithfulness as well as tenderness of the man of God, a poor sinner, under deep conviction, cried out, "Mr. the Lord brought me here;" the reply was promptly given, "The devil brought you here, but the Lord met you here in mercy."

prayers which were offered up, and the psalms which were sung, had often a most melting influence on the large congregations. In almost every meeting which was held there were outward demonstrations of the presence of the Lord. One here and another there would be laid prostrate before the Lord, crying for mercy in the most mournful accents. Some of the most noted for carelessness in divine things were brought under the all-conquering power of the Spirit. No degree of hardness of heart could withstand his almighty power. It has, however, been chiefly from the ranks of the young that the Redeemer has been taking his trophies.

Such prostrations of the physical powers under conviction are not entirely confined to the public assembly. In the family circle, on the wayside, while engaged in their lawful callings, some are overcome. No place can hide the sinner from the inspection of Him whose eyes are as a flame of fire, nor shelter him from his almighty power. The waves of the water of life are rolling on, and subduing the enemies of the King in all directions.

Conviction of sin is not the only work which the blessed Spirit is carrying on here. He is also acting the part of a Comforter to many a downcast soul. Some are rejoicing in God their Saviour. A few are truly sick of love.

Some of the subjects of the work of the blessed Spirit are so prostrate that they cannot move a single member of their body. Their mind meanwhile is as lively, and rather more intellectual, than ever. Every utterance which they make in that state is perfectly coherent. They are there with all the powers of their souls dealing with the realities of eternity. Every faculty of the mind is roused to its highest exercise. The body is powerless, but the soul is strong.

The flame which commenced in such unlooked-for circumstances, quickly spread in the neighbourhood. The people, as by natural instinct, assembled in vast crowds to call upon the name of the Lord. Meanwhile, a hasty message was sent to Mr. M'Master, who was assisting at the communion of the Lord's Supper at Escuminac, to return to his flock with all convenient speed. On his return, he immediately instituted meetings, to be held in the church during the day, and in some settlements in the evening, which were conducted by the affectionate pastor and the writer of this communication, with the assistance It has been said by some that the subof a passing visit of the Rev. Mr. Mac-jects of the movement sce strange visions. donald. For ten days meetings were held I have not met with any who have seen in the church during the day, and in the such visions, nor have I heard of any who evening in some adjoining place, with in- have said that they saw such strange sights. creasing interest. All manual work during The only sight which they see is a sight of that eventful period was nearly suspended their own vileness and helplessness in the over the entire parish. While so many sight of an infinitely holy God. Such an spiritual stones were being laid on the humbling view of themselves is sufficient to temple, scarcely the noise of a hammer was account for all the mental agony they exto be heard. Such a blessed time was an perience. apt memorial of the eternal Sabbath which is waiting the children of God in another and better world. The least bustle in the affairs of this world seemed altogether discordant with the sacredness of the scene.

The services were peculiarly solemn and deeply affecting. Sometimes the whole audience seemed to be moved under the preaching of the Word of God. The

Diets for public worship are still held every night in one or more places, attended by hundreds of deeply-anxious souls. The glorious work is deepening and widening under the blessed influence of the Spirit. Many a goodly cedar is being planted by the great Husbandman, taking root downward and bearing fruit upward.

Besides other circumstantial proofs that

the work is of the Lord, I cannot forbear | clared the Word of God, he was sure the half to mention the singing of the songs of of that ancient city would gladly embrace Zion by the congregation. The penitence, Protestantism. "Yes, the half of S-- is the halloweduess, the depth of feeling in gone, and the other half would then stand the singing, are sometimes overpowering. on a wooden battery." He added, "Why, Some who have withstood other means, there is my palace, where upwards of 200 have been overcome under the awful sacred- men eat bread daily-that is open to the ness of the music ascending to heaven as missionary. Let him come and look and pure incense. examine for himself, and I am ready to forIt is impossible to form a correct esti-ward the cause. I will guarantee to find a mate of the number of true converts, and house for him beneath my own eye, so that the number of those under conviction of he may not apprehend the remotest idea of sin. These things can only be known by danger. Yes," turning to Mr. Williams, the Searcher of hearts. It is not true humility, however, to conceal the work of the Lord. Many precious souls have found peace in believing. A good proportion of the congregation are under deep conviction of sin. All are under a most profound

awe.

Many have been led by mere curiosity from distant parts to attend the services. No sooner did they enter the assembly of the saints than they felt they were not in the circumstances, nor in the place, for lightness of mind. A solemn feeling, unsought for, came over their soul, which plainly reminded them that they were in the immediate presence of the God of heaven.

The beloved pastor and some praying people, previous to the movement, were deeply exercised about the spiritual welfare of the congregation. Their prayers have been more than answered.

May it please the great Head of the Church to extend this blessed work over all the provinces. Will we, the ministers of the everlasting Gospel, and will the people of God, not awake from our too long slumber? The eye of our Master is upon is, and ready to reprove us for leav ing our first love.

THE GOSPEL IN TURKEY.

"your noble example before the Pasha and nobility of S--, on the day you openly, on the sea-shore, made a profession of Christianity, has created much interest. I watched your every movement with joy, but sadly, lest they should kill you. But the Lord's hand has led you, and his right hand has built this house for you; and now you are safe, and we fear to follow your example! Your relations and friends ask why you became a Christian-why give up your all? They visit you from time to time; they find the word of life in your mouth, and the love of God in your heart, and they return with the testimony that you are a holy man. And do I not see it myself? Is not this why I have come this night here? Yes, your noble example is making its own way, and we now want an impetus, even a good missionary." I will not comment on this marvellous confession, I will leave you to judge. I am invited now to go and speak to two others. The door is wide open; shall we not enter? I speak to the people before their mosques, and they hear the good tidings of joy-no hindrance, but encouragement everywhere. Oh! for grace to sow the seed by the great Euphrates.

The Lord is indeed opening up a wide door here in Constantinople. I have spoken and opened up the Scriptures and the way of salvation, through Christ, to no less than sixty souls this last week; in boats, steamers, coffee-houses- in the corners of churchyards, fields, &c., and the marvel is, that

In a recent letter Mr. Philip O'Flaherty they receive the word with joy, and promise

says:

to come to my house. Some are inclined to enter into argument and discuss side questions, but I never leave the great question, "What must I do to be saved?"

The Governor of S--, one of the most influential members of the Government, and President of the Mujliss or Pashalik On board the steamer to Bebek, I was Assembly of S--, came a few nights ago realing my Turkish Testament among many to dine with my dear friend, Selim Aga (Mr. influential Turks, who, by the way, have a Williams), the converted Turk. I was in- curious habit of looking into every one's vited to dine with them. The Pasha said book, I read the 9th and 10th chapters of he is favourable to Protestantis:n-that Hebrews. An imaum (priest) took it out Protestants exhibit the highest and most of my hand and read for himself. He asked honourable specimens of humanity-that me many questions as to the person and the English are the most upright, honest, priesthood of Melchisedek, &c., &c. and true; and that he is satisfied that their some conversation, I directed him to the After religion is true. He said, that if there were 9th chapter, on the blood of Christ, showing a missionary in S, who faithfully de-him that there is no other Saviour under

heaven but him. He seemed perfectly satisfied with these new ideas, and requested me to sell him the Testament, which, being the one I carried with me through the Crimea, I did not like to part with, but I promised him another. This, however, was not all. While we were speaking upwards of twenty flocked round, and were apparently very much interested. But what use is there in multiplying such instances? It would take

a little volume to record them all.

THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
OF 1560.

AT the celebration of the Tricentenary of
the Scottish Reformation, Dr. M'Crie first
graphically sketched the scenes and
thoughts that prevailed on the morning of
August 8th, 1560, and the events that fol-
lowed; after which he gave the following
most interesting passage on the Confession.

CONFESSION DRAWN UP.

faith in Christ without the works of the law, sanctification by the Spirit of Christ, and the necessity of good works as the fruits of that faith-such are the leading topics. In regard to Baptism and the Supper, while Popish errors are distinctly condemned, it is striking to mark the care with which it steers its way between the Lutheran and Zuinglian theories of the sacraments, On the whole, the old Scots Confession is an ably drawn document of the kind; and being remarkably free from metaphysical distinctions and theological minutiæ, it runs in an easy style, and, in fact, reads like a sermon in old Scotch. In the prospect of the change contemplated in the national profession, every means were tried to gain over the partisans of the old religion. Sermons were preached every day to overflowing audiences.

Though dyvers of the nobilitie," says Randolph, "are not resolved in religion, yet do they repair daylie to the preaching, which giveth good hope to many that God will bow their hearts. The Bishop of Dunblane is come, yet is not to reason upon religion. If God has prepared him and his metropolitan (the Archbishop of St. Andrew's) to die obstinate Papists, yet I wolde show some token that ons in their lyves they loved their country. The Bishop of Dunkeld remaineth as obstinate as ignorant. Being moved to hear Mr. Knox, he gave answer that he would never hear ane auld condemned heretic. Mr. Knox hath been with him, for all that, since that time."

In compliance with the prayer of their petition, Parliament requested the barons and ministers who had signed it to prepare a summary of doctrine which they might sanction as wholesome, true, and necessary to be received within the realm. The task of preparing this summary fell chiefly upon Knox, and in the brief period of four days it was prepared and ready for the adoption of Parliament. Previously to this, it was submitted to the Lords of the Articles, as those were called whose business it was to judge of the measures to be submitted to Parliament; by them it was specially committed for examination to Lethington and Lord James Stuart; "and though," says Randolph, "they could not reprove the doctrine, yet did they mitigate the austerity" The Confession," says Calderwood, "was of many words and sentences, which seemed to proceed rather of some ill-conceived opinion than of any sound judgment."

CONFESSION ADOPTED.

At length, on the 17th of August, the Confession was brought before Parliament. We may conceive the intense interest with which the friends of the Reformation watched over the proceedings.

read article by article, and every man's vote required. The Popish bishops, and lords in particular, were charged, in the name of The document thus prepared was entitled God, to object, if they could, anything "The Confession of Faith, professed and against that doctrine. Some of the minisbelieved by the Protestants within the ters were present, standing upon their feet, realm of Scotland." It is simple, short, ready to have answered.' Knox tells us, and scriptural, in strict accordance with that "Of the temporal estate only voted on the Confessions of the other Reformed the contrair, the Earl of Atholl, the Lord Churches, of which it was a faithful echo- Somervaill, and Borthwick, and yet for a circumstance sufficiently accounting for their dissenting they produced no better the readiness and apparent haste with reason but 'We will believe as our fathers which it was compiled and accepted; for believed.' The bishops Papistical we the points which it embraced had already | been discussed in many a well-contested field, and had been inscribed on the banners of all the churches of the Reformation. The election of grace, the all-sufficient sacrifice of the Cross, the free salvation of the Gospel, justification through

mean-spack nothing." Knox must have intended to say that they spoke nothing against the Confession; for we learn from other sources that they did say something. "It is true," says Lethington, "that the Archbishop of St. Andrew's, the Bishops of Dunkeld and Dunblane, and two of the