children relieved, cannot fail to appear extraordinary; and yet it is not so. It is not extraordinary that food should be refused for the hungry, clothes for the naked, shelter for the exposed, and instruction for the ignorant; if the benefactions assume an unusual form. The greater part of mankind, all indeed who are unreflecting and uninformed, are such slaves to what is habitual in themselves or customary in others, that they distrust and dread even benefits in an uncommon shape. Like children, who taste with hesitation the most delicious food, if its appearance is new to them; or its use not recommended by the example and participation of others. It therefore becomes necessary, for the sake of reconciling the parents of destitute children to the singular plan of an institution, whose sole object was to supply all their wants, that their reluctance to accept the proffered bene. fit should be combatted and overcome. This seemingly superfluous task was referred and recommended to every member of the establishment by the judicious suggestion of Mr. John Stephen; and by the exertions of every member was with difficulty accomplished.

The manner in which the institution commenced, and the steps by which it was established have now been traced. It seems fixed on a basis capable in great measure of realizing the most sanguine hopes of its founders and supporters. They may reasonably promise themselves, that the present generation of poor and destitute children will be enlightened and reformed. That the next generation will make a greater progress in knowledge, virtue, and every useful attainment than their parents. That through a long and uninterrupted series the human race will advance in improvement and approach towards perfection. Nor is the hope too flattering, that no cloud can arise in the endless perspective of national and individual felicity, which patriotism and humanity picture to themselves, while contemplating the institution. But still the plan of benevolence, upon which it was established is not complete. It is true that the children already received into the institution will be instructed in knowledge and train ed to virtue. That their descendants

and every succession of their descendants, will imbibe the same lessons recommended and rendered impressive by the example of their parents. But there are many children, not yet admitted into the institution, decisive as their claims are, poor and destitute as they are known to be. Nor can they be admitted until the funds of the establishment are increased, beyond what the ability of the island extends to, large as its benevolence has already proved. But is there no other class of philanthropists, to which charity can direct her views and her hopes, and from which she can gather assistance in behalf of the cherished objects of her care and tenderness? In behalf of infants oppressed by poverty, and rendered miserable by destitution? Are there no residents in Great Britain, that land of enlightened philanthropy, to sympathise in her designs and contribute to their accomplishment? Surely there are whole classes of men, distinguished among the eminent for feeling and liberality. There are West Indian proprietors and merchants resident in Great Britain, who would be emulous to relieve the wants, and supply the deficiencies of every praiseworthy and charitable establishment. Let then the friends of the institution for poor and destitute children, apply to these friends of humanity with the fullest confidence, that whatever distress can require, or mercy grant, they will be forward in contributing.

Arrangement of Religious Exercises, for the daily use of the Pupils of the Institution, &c. Founded at Bassaterre, St. Christopher, March 1803,

Ar day-break the Monitor walks through the boys' bedchamber ringing a bell and saying at intervals,

Arise-and work while it is called to day, for the night cometh, when no man can work.

At the door of the girls' bedchamber the Monitress receives the bell, and walks ringing and repeating in like manner. As soon as each pupil is risen and drest, he falls upon his knees and utters the following ejaculation :

O God! truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun. Enlighten my mind, that I may see my whole duty,

and aid me to pursue it all the day long. (The pupils descend, and after a short excursion, they return to the great school room, and the following service is performed :)

MORNING HYMN.

On wings of brightest radiance borne,
From orient ski's now bursts the morn;
The feather'd songsters wake their strains,
And tenfold beauty gilds the plains.
Tho' round the bed of tranquil sleep
Kind guardian pow'rs their vigils keep,
Our souls refresh'd and tun'd so gay,
With rapture hail the new-born day.
To thee, Almighty God! above,
Eternal source of bliss and love,
We owe the blessings which impart
Such joyous feelings to the heart.
From month to month. from year to year,
We're still the objects of thy care;
And when the high behest is giv'n,
The duteous soul is call'd to heav'n.

Teacher-Dear children! We are here met together to commemorate the goodness of Almighty God, in our creation, preservation and redemption. The blessings which he showers down upon us, are without number and without price. Tell me then, dear children, what return shall we make our heavenly Father for all his tender mercies ?

Pupils-We will love him with all our hearts; we will keep his commandments; we will pray to him often, and praise him with songs of praise.

T. Let us then fall down together before him and pour forth this our morning prayer.

(All devoutly kneel.)

O Almighty and ever blessed God! We humbly bow before thee at this time, and unite our voices of thanksgiving for all the blessings extended toward us the children of men. We acknowledge with gratitude thy goodness in bringing us to behold the light of another day; and we humbly and earnestly pray that we may be enabled to spend it to thy glory;knowing that the best thanks which we can render for the gift of our time, is the proper improvement of it. present our petitions in the name and for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

We

T. Thou, O God! art infinite and eternal.

P. And we are short-lived and frail creatures.

T. Continue thy support or we perish.

T. Our lives flee away like a shadow, and we are hastening to another world.

P. So teach us to number our days that we may apply, our hearts unto wisdom.

T. O God; hearken to our supplications we beseech thee, and lend an ear to our prayers. May we be followers of that which is good; and may we love and serve thee all the days of our lives. So shall peace accompany our latter end, and we shall be ripe for a more enlarged sphere of duty and happiness in the world to

come.

Children, what is the business of this day?

P. To cultivate our minds with useful learning, and our hearts with heavenly affections.

T. How are these things to be done?

P. By imploring the assistance of God's grace and using our best endeavours.

(The Teacher prays for the Pupils.) O God! in whose hands are the destinies of men, look down upon this little Fraternity with an eye of commiseration and love. Consider their wants, bodily and intellectual, and provide for them according to their several necessities. Much hast thou done for thy young petitioners-wilt thou do still more-wilt thou water the tree which thou hast planted? May their improvement equal their opportunities, and their usefulness keep pace with their years. And O may their hearts cleave with gratitude to thee, their Creator and Preserver, their Father and their Friend. (The Pupils pray for the Founders, Benefactors, and Teachers of the Institution.)

O God! who in thy transcendent goodness hast caused this charitable Institution to be raised, for the kind purposes of teaching the ignorant and relieving the unhappy-bless those highly favoured instruments of thy beneficence the Founders of this Asylum. Thou hast given us instructors and teachers to form our infant minds to wisdom and virtue; bless their labours in our behalf, and may all those whom thy providence has made active in promoting the cause of humanity in

this establishment, hereafter meet with that reward which the world cannot give.

(All join in prayer.)

Bless this Island, with its Legisla ture, Magistrates, Clergy, and its respective inhabitants. Regard with a propitious eye the Africans in bondage among us may their yokes be easy and their burdens light! Bless the neighbouring Islands, our mother country, and all the nations of the earth; and finally we pray that the gospel of thy love, with its hopes and consolations, may be universally diffus ed among men. Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible: the only wise God; be honour, and glory, through Jesus Christ, for ever and ever. Amen.

INVOCATION BEFORE MEALS.

O Thou! who didst once rain bread from heaven for the sustenance of famished man, sanctify this food to our nourishment, we humbly pray thee through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

THANKSGIVING AFTER MEALS.

Thus are we fed and supported by the bounty of our heavenly Father. Deign to accept our humble thanks, O Almighty God! for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(In the evening, when the business of the day is concluded, all assemble as in the morning, and perform the following service :)

EVENING HYMN.

Far west declin'd, the Orb of day
To ocean winds his weary way-
The sons of men with toil oppress'd,
Retire to silence and to rest.

While night's dark hours our eyelids close,
Our senses lull to soft repose,
We trust in God's protecting aid,
To guide us thro' the lonely shade.
His hand directs this rolling ball,
He bids earth's empires rise and fall,
Calls worlds to being with a breath,
And shuts ten thousand eyes in death.
Great God! thou source of endless praise,
Thou theme of everlasting lys,
Grant us thy grace; and O may we,,
While living, live alone to thee.

T. Dear children! How have you been employed the past day?

P. In active exertions for the acquirement of knowledge and virtue.

T. To what end?

P. To promote the glory of God and the good of our fellow creatures. T. Will you make the glory of God and the good of your fellow creatures the motives to every action? Vol. I. No. 5.

P. We will endeavour so to do. T. What duty remains to be per. formed before we separate for the night?

P. To return thanks to God, for all his mercies, to ask forgiveness for our transgressions, and to pray to him to watch over us during the hours of sleep.

T. Let us then, with humble and contrite hearts, kneel before him. (All kneel.)

O Almighty and ever blessed God! We again wait upon thee at this hour of prayer, to pour out our thanksgiv ings before thee, for thy kind care of us through another day, which, for the refreshment of labouring man, thou hast now brought to a close.May we reflect that one day more is subtracted from our span on earth, and that the greater diligence is necessary for making our calling and election sure. Forgive, O Lord, whatever thou hast seen amiss in our conduct, and grant us grace to amend it. Preserve us from harm this night. May we lay our heads upon our pillows, with an entire resignation of our lives into thy hands, humbly resolving, that if Thou in thine infinite goodness shall see fit to add another day to our existence, we will devote it to thee. Accept our prayers in the name and for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(All retire to rest.)

Each as soon as he is undressed kneels down by the bed side and says,

Sweet is sleep to the laborious and the good. May I, blessed Lord! labour for my salvation, and may thy grace enable me to be good, that I may be happy!

any dominant or exclusive system. They have no priests, but only orators, who while delivering their discourses stand at the altar. The service is di vided into that of worship and of instruction; the object of the former being to shew the greatness of God, by directing our attention to the admirable regularity which reigns in all the productions of nature. For this purpose they assemble every Lord's day, at six or seven in the evening. The service of instruction is held every fifteenth day, when they discourse about different subjects, and particularly revealed religion. times in each year, they assemble to celebrate the Lord's Supper; and during the prayer and the blessing the whole congregation continues prostrate. The Dutch clergy have much to their credit, strongly opposed this society, but hitherto with little effect, and the present Dutch government favours the new sect.

Religious Monitor.

Six

AN ABRIDGED ACCOUNT OF THE VARIOUS MISSIONARY STATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA, FROM THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY IN LONDON.

This society within a few years has done more than any other to diffuse the gospel among the heathen. Engand and Scotland, like the two great luminaries of heaven, are extending light around the globe. Numerous societies, having the same object in view, in other countries, like twinkling stars, assist in the glorious design.

Editor.

Ar Cape Town Mr. Manenburg is preaching to a congregation of christians, and to heathen, who are numerous in the place. An increasing disposition to hear the word is evident, and some have hopefully experienced the efficacious grace of the gospel.

At Stellenbosch, twenty miles from Cape Town, is another missionary sta tion. There Mr. Bekker preaches to the heathen, several of whom, he writes, have embraced the Saviour of sinners. This useful missionary has opened a school for the children of the Hottentots.

At Waggonmakers Valley, Bastian Tromp, a native of Holland, is labouring in the same cause. At first he met with opposition from nominal

duced the missionary cause, and earnestly applied to Governor Dundas at the Cape, to suppress the mission. The governor general, too well acquainted with the influence of christ ian principles to be imposed upon, wrote to the missionary himself, encouraging him to remain at his post, and promised him his protection. He accordingly continues to labour among the heathen of different tribes. Such as Hottentots, Boschemen, and slaves from Mozambique. In the minds of some of them appears the work of the holy Spirit.

Át Graaff Reinet, a place near the limit of the colony toward Caffraria, the missionary Vanderlinger preaches the word of life to a considerable number of heathen.

Mr. Kicherer has formed a regular church at Zak River. Messrs. Anderson and Krosmer are laboring on the Great or Orange river on the western coast of the continent Lat. 29 S. Different tribes attend their instructions, as Hottentots, Corannus, Namaquas, and Briquas. They are friendly and attentive to the missiona. ries, numbers of them have learned to read, and spiritual impressions are evidently made on some of their minds. These people live almost entirely on animal food, and are obliged to remove very often to find subsistance for their cattle. The missionaries, when they visited them, discovered no observances of a religious nature.

A native of Mozambique, who had there been purchased as a slave, and brought to the Cape, was impressed with the truth under the preaching of Mr. Voss. For several years he has adorned the gospel of God, our Sav, iour, and for two years has been very desirous of communicating it to others. This young man, of strong natural powers, the London missionary society have purchased of his master, and put him under the care of the society at the Cape, to receive such an edu cation as may qualify him to accompany some other missionaries to his native country. In the mean time he exerts himself in teaching the heathen at the Cape.

At Algoa Bay, Lat. 29 S. on the eastern coast of the colony, labours the venerable Dr. Vanderkemp. He has

there baptized five men, six women, and twelve youth and children.

It has been resolved to establish a seminary at the Cape, to instruct converted heathen, that they may be missionaries or interpreters in those regions where they understand the language.

At Stellenbosch, in the colony of the Cape, a missionary society is formed, who maintain a harmonious intercourse with the London Missionary Society, assisting them in their great and good designs.

This report concludes in strains of moving eloquence. "We have the strongest reasons," say the directors, "to believe, that many thousand heathen, in Africa, are now hearing the gospel of salvation from the lips of missionaries sent by this society. We have also reason to hope that many among them have become fellow citizens of the saints; and are now part of the household of faith. In many of the tribes is an attention to divine in struction; in many others a desire to have preachers of the gospel sent among them; they seem to be under

a sacred preparation for the gospel dispensation. 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 they never heard of the name of Jesus. Let us daily in our prayers remember those, who have enterd the missionary warfare."

DOMESTIC.

A letter of Oct. 5, 1805, from Rev. John Sergeant, missionary to the New Stockbridge Indians, near Oneida, informs, that a very pleasing oc currence has lately taken place in that quarter. About a third part of the Oneida tribe* of Indians have been avowed Pagans, or followers of the Prophet, as they stile themselves. These, a short time since, all united themselves to Mr. Sergeant's congregation. A particular account of this remarkable event, is expected soon, and shall be communicated to the publick through the Panoplist.

* In 1796_this_tribe consisted of 628 souls.

GREAT BRITAIN.

SOME valuable papers of the late Professor Robinson, of Edinburgh, will soon be brought forward under the care of his Executors.

Dr. William Magee, Professor of mathematics in the University of Dublin, is going to publish a new interpretation of the prophecy of the Weeks of Daniel; in which will be enumerated the various schemes which have been offered for its solution.

A Literary Institution has been set on foot in the city of London, on a liberal and extensive scale. Its plan comprises three distinct objects. 1. A library to contain every work of intrinsick value. 2. Reading rooms for the daily papers, periodical publications, interesting pamphlets and foreign journals. 3. A lecture room, with apparatus and conveniences for yarious courses of lectures and experiments.

As the subscriptions are very liber

The Rev. S. Burder, of St. Albans, has issued proposals for publishing his Oriental Customs, in two volumes. The first volume appeared about three years ago, the second is entirely new, and may be purchased sepa rately

The Rev. Dr. Willians, and Rev. E. Parsons have announced their intention of publishing the whole works of the late President Edwards of N. England, in the same uniform manner, as their edition of Doddridge's works.

TRAVELS.-We understand that Julius Klaproth, son to the celebrated chemist of Berlin, having distinguished himself by his researches into Ori. ental Literature, has received an ap