Lord requires all our time in his service. It is much to be regretted that there are so many preachers amongst us, who are complaining, that they have been driven to professions, out of the field, to gain a support; and all in consequence of the neglect of the brethren. The Lord will support his ministers who confide in him. He pays each one as much as he deserves, and he who will not reconcile it to himself to suffer worldly loss, for honours above, will have but a poor reward in the next world.

3. We must, as Christians, reconcile it to ourselves also to appropriate our temporal goods to the cause of Christ. I do not say, we must give away all we have; but it is certainly incumbent upon us, to place whatever we have in such a form that it will contribute most to the honour of God. Were Christians to unite their property in building institutions for the support and instruction of the needy, they might have the use of it themselves, while they would be benefiting others at the same time.

It is a sad misfortune that so many of the brethren think what they have is their own, and that they can use it in teaching their families extravagance and foolishness. We have no such privilege from the Lord. We must give ourselves and all our earthly possessions to him, if we expect a rich reward above.

4. We also are quite deficient in co-operation, of both churches and members. The fault is all ours. We do not take the example of the primitive churches. When difficulties were to be settled, the brethren went to Jerusalem to Antioch to lend them aid; and when funds were to be raised, the congregations united their means.

As we are now situated, whatever is done, in most cases, is by individual exertion. He who preaches has to go, often, without a church call, at his own expense, and travel the road his own inclination leads him. Should a school or a college be desirable in a section of country, and a man can be found who will carry the work forward, well and good; but the churches do not feel that there is any work of common interest requiring attention.

Brethren in Tennessee, and further south, we should have at least two meetings every year for the purpose of devising means to bring the machinery the Lord has given us to bear upon the enemy. We have talent, learning, worldly means, and no doubt, piety and zeal; but much of our labour is lost for want of unity of action, and proper employment of resources.

On these matters we are much at fault, and this essay has been hastily written for the purpose of reminding you of what is most needed, that we may see our faults and improve. The remarks are applicable to the brethren in all parts of the country. Have the brethren any thing to say on such subjects?— American Christian Review.

Chippewa, Wayne County, Ohio, March 9. THE good cause of our Master is progressing in this region. Some thirtyseven have been baptized upon a profession of their faith, in this vicinity, within the last ten months. There was a church organized about two months since, of twenty-six members. We have had eight additions since that time. May the good Lord prosper us and all that love him in every place!

W. A. BELDING.

Euclid, Ohio, November 30.

In our labours as far east as the centre of the Empire State, we had, as usual a tour of toil, interest, and some success. About fifty persons gave in their allegiance to the Lord's Messiah, during the trip. More than one hundred have been added by baptism, in that state, this fall.

Your brother for all time, and I trust, all eternity,

A. S. HAYDEN.

Mount Sterling, Ky., November 26.

I BEG leave respectfully to report, that twenty-four persons were added to the church, during my recent tour. Amongst the number was a brother Paul Alley, who had formerly been a Baptist preacher, and a gentleman of unblemished Christian character. I had the pleasure of hearing him preach, after he united

with us, and believe he is calculated to do much good in the cause of pure and original Christianity. I was assisted in this tour by elder R. MacCormick.

Yours in love,

J. W. DANIEL.

I HAVE just attended a meeting at Republican Fayette County, Kentucky, commencing on Friday, before the second Lord's day of October, and closing on the Wednesday following, at which nineteen additions were gained. Brethren Thomas Smith and I. Creath, were present assisting. The converts were all of an excellent stamp, and may they prove faithful to their Lord. J. A. G.

OBITUARY.

New York, January 27, 1847.

DEAR BROTHER WALLIS.-Although it is now some time since you have seen or corresponded with my father, (G. C. REID,) I have no doubt you, with many to whom you may communicate it, will feel a melancholy interest in the intelligence of his death, which I now send you.

Since he left Scotland, nearly two years ago, you will be aware he has never recovered from his illness with which he was then afflicted. At intervals, we have flattered ourselves that symptoms of permanent recovery were perceptible; but these were always followed by relapse. Towards the end of last autumn, your friend brother Taylor, from Lancaster, England, with his family, passed through this city on their way to Wiscousin. My father was able to assist him in some business matters; and appeared to be much revived by the occupation and excitement. Brother Taylor very kindly proposed, and my father readily agreed, to accompany him on his journey, and spend the winter with his family. We felt some hesitation in consenting to his departure; but the pleasure he seem to anticipate in travelling. and the hopes held out that the journey and residence in Wiscousin might be the means of his recovery, led us to separate from him in the hope that we should soon see him again as well if not better than he was leaving us. At first the result was all we could have desired. Не wrote us twice while on the way, and once after arriving in Wiscousin, always speaking favourably of the state of his health. But shortly after writing his last letter he became worse, and expired on the second day of the new year; leaving, I have no doubt, with joy-for he had long wished for it-a frame worn out in the service of his loved Master to mingle in the throng of the spirits of the just made perfect.

Brother Taylor wrote to us on the day of my father's decease, as follows:"After a few weeks, and at times very severe, sufferings, which he bore with the most exemplary patience and resignation, he sweetly fell asleep in Jesus at halfpast five o'clock on Saturday morning. He was not able to talk much towards the latter, and when he was not suffering so very severely he wanted rest, and wished to be as still as possible. Yet he frequently desired us to read to him. The last chapter he wished me to read was the fifth of the second epistle to the Corinthians. Under his severest sufferings he frequently exclaimed, 'Oh! how, kind is our dear heavenly Father, and my dear dear Jesus, who never leaves nor forsakes me." "

You may imagine, my brother, what a source of grief it was to us, that we were not permitted to surround the bed of the dying, nor to close the eyes of the dead, nor to attend the dear remains to their last resting-place. But it was decreed otherwise, and we must rest content to know that every kindness was shown and every tear of sympathy shed which was possible in the absence of those whose kindness would have been so grateful and who had so much cause to sorrow. You will learn with as heartfelt gratification as we have, that every mark of kindness and respect was shown by the people in the vicinity of brother Taylor's residence, A very large number of people attended the funeral, some from a distance of twelve miles, to whom a very impressive and affecting address was delivered. Oh that those warm-hearted people could feel the gratitude with

which we heard of their great kindness to the dead, who was a stranger among them, and from whom no return can be expected. My father, while here, had gained to himself many warm friends who have all deeply sympathised with us in our sorrow; sorrow indeed which was not without comfort, for we know that he is happier far than when remaining with us. He had long anticipated, and indeed earnestly desired, the change. When about leaving Scotland, he wrote to me, "I have been very poorly these last three or four weeks-the will of my Father in Heaven is my desire; and I know that all things work together for good to those who love the Lord-whether health, sickness, poverty, riches, life, or death-death saints never die; oh! no, they go to be for ever with the Lord!" Your's in the hope of the resurrection, JAMES REID.

BROTHER G. C. Reid, whose death we have now recorded, was the first evangelist employed by the congregations in this country, to proclaim the primitive gospel and plead for a return to the Bible alone as the foundation of Christian union. His perceptions of the divine philanthropy, were large and comprehensive; and when in health, his courage and fidelity in defending the truth,—his zeal, perseverance, and success in the cause of his Lord, was surpassed by none,-while his intelligence, purity of speech, and general behaviour among the different families and churches he visited, was such as to gain the esteem of all, But he is gone to his reward. We sympathise with his bereaved widow and family; and in this sympathy we are sure the brethren generally in England and Scotland will cordially unite. His age we suppose to be about forty-two or fortythree years. J. W.

Banbury, February 18th, 1847.

OUR dear brother GOFFE died on the 4th of January. He had been complaining for some time, but it was not expected by any of us that he was so near his end. I am glad to say that since his immersion into Jesus he has continued a steadfast and warm advocate for the ancient gospel. My wife and I called to see him on Lord's day the 3rd of January. We found him much worse. It was evident that death was approaching. The sister who sat up with him that night said it was a pleasure to see him die. He was quite sensible till death had done its work. He seemed overjoyed at the prospect, and said he was going to enjoy eternal life. He died in the presence of his friends rejoicing in the truth. Your's truly, A. DODD.

THE brethren at Banbury, as well as ourselves, will no doubt notice with peculiar interest the record of the death of brethren Reid and Goffe, in one Messenger. Death, it seems, visited one on the 2nd and the other on the 4th, and although their mortal remains are separated by more than four thousand miles from each other, the coincidence will call up many reflections both painful and pleasing in the breasts of all who are acquainted with the facts of the case. The last time these two brethren saw each other, was in the theatre at Banbury. Brother Goffe, with a local Methodist preacher at his side, proposed questions, and contended earnestly for Methodism in all its parts. Brother Reid on the other hand, with brother Stutterd at his side, after a most powerful proclamation of the ancient gospel, founded on the testimony of John iii. 1-15, firmly, and with more than his usual energy, demanded on behalf of his exalted Lord and King, an immediate and unreserved obedience to the ancient gospel. We were witnesses of this powerful conflict, nor will it be effaced from our memory either in this world or the next. Brother Goffe was reluctantly conquered by the truth, and with joy we have attended in company the table of our common Lord. Three out of the four of the actors at that meeting have now fallen asleep in Jesus. We may venture to ask, What is our friend the local preacher doing? Is he still as satisfied with the claims of Methodism, as with the claims and authority of Jesus our Lord and King J. W.

Olympas. The Lord tempted Abraham, yet, saith James, "God tempteth no man to evil." How then, Thomas, did God tempt

Abraham ?

Thomas. He tempted him by trying him-by trying how far he would obey God.

Olympas. God uses strong arguments, and therefore strong temptations. To what points in Abraham's character was the temptation addressed?

Reuben. To his parental affection. Abraham loved Isaac, and he loved God; and God seems to have designed to test which of the two he loved most.

Olympas. True; Abraham had great paternal affection for Isaac, and much filial affection for God. Now the question was, Which of the two were the stronger-his parental or his filial affection? But was there nothing more in it than this, William ?

William. Abraham was a great man, and his example would be influential, and the Lord took this way of making it so.

Olympas. We had better take up the incidents in order. have the commandment of God to Abraham in this case.

Let us

William. "And God said, Take now thy son, thy only son Isaac whom thou lovest, and get thee to the land of Moriah, and offer him there for a burnt-offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of."

Olympas. Now observe how strong the trial is made by the very

words of the precept-" Take thy son, thine only son, whom thou lovest."

Olympas. How old was this only son at this time, Eliza ?

Eliza. According to the margin he must have been about twentyfour years old. This happened in the year of the world 2132, one hundred and twenty-four years after Abraham's birth. Now as Isaac was born in the hundredth year of his age, Isaac must have been in his twenty-fourth year.

Olympas. This, then, shows how long children were subject to their parents in the Abrahamic family and in the East in those ancient times. Was he his only son, Reuben ?

Reuben. He was his only son by Sarah his proper wife; and, since the exile of Hagar and Ishmael, he was his only son and heir at home. Olympas. To what place was he sent, James, to offer this burntoffering?

James. To Mount Moriah in the East.

Reuben. Did not Abraham live in the East? What means East" in this place?

"the

Thomas. Abraham's home at this time was Beersheba, which was West of the land of Moriah some fifty miles.

Olympas. Describe this land of Moriah, Thomas.

Thomas. It is in the Septuagint called" the High Lands”—the high lands of Canaan. In Judea it must have been because the high lands East of Beersheba were there. It is also called "the Land of Vision" in my Latin Vulgate, and that farther indicates its height, for persons ascend mountains when they desire to extend their vision.

Olympas. It is also in the Chaldee called the "Land of Worship," not only because worship was usually performed on hills and mountains, rather than in plains and valleys; but because it was afterwards made the place of worship. Indeed, we know that the land of Moriah included Jerusalem and the hills around it, and that the spot where the Lord appeared to David, and where Solomon built the Temple, is called Moriah by high authority. By whom? Can any of you tell ?

All silent! James, read the first verse of the third chapter of second Chronicles.

James. "Then Solomon began to build the house of the Lord at Jerusalem, on Mount Moriah, where the Lord appeared unto David his father, in the place that David had prepared in the threshing floor of Ornan, the Jebusite."

Olympas. The place is certainly identified; and as Mount Moriah included the whole eminence, Mount Zion, Mount Calvary, and the Mount of Olives were all parts of Mount Moriah. The spot selected for this burnt-offering was either where the Temple stood and the altar of burnt-offerings, or Mount Calvary.

Thomas. I have heard vague reference to this place before; but I know not on what authority. It does, indeed, seem that the question must stand between Calvary and the Temple Mount for the site of this mysterious and sublime event.

Olympas. Our notions of congruity prefer Calvary; but there is room for a doubt which of the two, and we ought not to suffer our notions of congruity to supply the place of divine testimony. Either