glad; and though our goodness extendeth not to Him, and all that we can do is, like ourselves, in comparison of Him, less than nothing and vanity;' yet, because he hath done great things for us, we will express our gratitude by doing what shall be, in reference to our own means, great things for his cause and glory; laying our contribution on the altar which sanctifieth the gift, and saying, as we place it there,

* Small as it is, 'tis all our store,

More should'st thou have, if we had more.""

Such was the spirit of the London Meeting. No one was therefore surprised when, at the close, the sum of nearly £10,000 was announced as the contribution of the day to the general Centenary Fund. Nor should it be forgotten, that within the limits of the district which the London Meeting represented, some very munificent donors were included, whose names had been already put upon the subscription-list in connexion with the Manchester Meeting. Since the London Meeting was held, the appointed Meetings at Bristol, Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds, Hull, and Newcastle have been held likewise. All accounts agree in representing these Meetings to have been such that the description of one would be the description of all. Every where the prayer seemed to have been both offered and answered:

"O let us all join hand in hand,

Who seek redemption in thy blood; Fast in one mind and spirit stand, And build the temple of our God." As yet, those smaller (though not less

important, and in reference to their donors, not less valuable) contributions which may be anticipated from Circuit movements, have not begun to come in: but already, only by means of those more general Meetings which have been convened, the sum required by the appropriations described in the Manchester Resolutions, large as it was, larger than even the more sanguine had ventured to anticipate, has been considerably exceeded. Our latest accounts state the contributions to the Centenary Fund to amount to more than £102,000.

This is indeed the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes! And it is most encouraging too. He who has thus disposed the hearts of his servants to contribute to the external support of his cause, will not refuse those spiritual blessings without which all human agency will be vainly exerted. For the last few weeks our attention has been naturally directed to the Meetings which have just been held. Another class of Meetings are now drawing near. In those which have been held already, the offers of human agency have been made; in those which will be held on the 25th of the present month, the spiritual blessings will be sought. We had almost said, on that day one great and united prayer-meeting will be held throughout the Connexion: a Meeting, necessarily distributed into different and numerous localities, but whose members will be all animated by one wish; and who, when assembled, as they will be, in ONE GLORIOUS PRESENCE, will pour forth one prayer,-" SEND NOW PROSPERITY." We can have no doubt as to the result.

HALLIWELL, in the Bolton Circuit. "A new and neat Wesleyan chapel was opened for divine worship on Friday, October 5th, when a suitable and impressive sermon was preached by the Rev. T. H. Squance. On the following Sabbath appropriate sermons were also delivered by the Rev. Barnard Slater and the Rev. Thomas Stead. The collections on the occasion amounted to £40. A Sunday-school is connected with this small chapel, and the prospect of extended good in this populous vicinity of the town is very encouraging."

BROADWAY-HILL in the SouthPetherton Circuit." On Tuesday, Oc tober 30th, a new Wesleyan chapel was

opened in this village for divine service. The Rev. R. Moody preached in the afternoon and evening to overflowing congregations. The following Sabbath three sermons were preached by Messrs. J. Pearce, and J. Joyce. This chapel is also freehold property: it measures thirty feet by twenty: the cost of its erection was about £150. The collections and subscriptions amounted to about £100; leaving a debt of £50 on the premises. We expect much good will result to the neighbourhood by the opening of this place of worship.'

WHAPLODE, in the Spalding Circuit. "On Wednesday, Nov. 28th, and the following Sunday, a neat and substantial new chapel was opened for divine service at this place; when four excellent sermons were preached by the Rev. Robert Newton, of Leeds, and the Rev. George Birley, of Wisbeach. The first service

was conducted by Mr. Newton, in the new chapel; when, though the afternoon was very unfavourable, the congregation was so large, that for the most part they stood in double rows: still many returned for want of room. The second service was conducted by the same Minister, in the neighbouring chapel at Holbeach, it being much more commodious, which was also well filled. The two services, conducted by Mr. Birley in the new chapel, on Sunday, were also well attended, especially that in the evening. A gracious and happy influence evidently pervaded the services; and nearly £40 was collected, in addition to £150 previously subscribed. On the following night, a sermon was also preached by the Superintendent of the Circuit, in which he gave a general view of the doctrines that would be taught in the chapel."

THE number of these Societies now connected with the Wesleyan congregations throughout the country is, happily, so great, that it would be quite out of our power to notice them all. At the same time, we are unwilling that so useful a class of labourers as our Tract-Distributors are, should be passed over in total silence. We therefore insert a few extracts from the "Twenty-first Report of the City-Road Wesleyan Tract Society," with a copy of which we have been favoured. The extracts will not only serve as a specimen of what is doing in many parts of the kingdom, but will encourage the Distributors, generally, to continue their valuable services. W'e take the present opportunity of directing the attention of all who are interested in the distribution of religious tracts, to the important Circular issued by the Wesleyan Tract-Committee in November last, a copy of which was stitched up with the cover of the Magazine for December. The intentions of the Committee will be realized, we hope, in a greatly-increased circulation of tracts.-EDIT.

AFTER the experience of twenty-one years in the work of tract-distribution in connexion with this Society, your Committee are as deeply impressed as ever with its importance; and every succeeding year tends to confirm them in the conviction of the admirable suitability of the means employed to accomplish the end designed, the present and eternal

welfare of the immortal beings visited by them.

The spiritual destitution of a large portion of the inhabitants of this crowded city (which is but little known, except by persons engaged in labours similar to those of your Distributors) is exceeding ly appalling to every Christian mind; a destitution, it must be admitted, selfinflicted; for the light of divine truth shines with resplendent brightness in many a hallowed sanctuary: but multitudes refuse to come under its benign influence, loving "darkness rather than light, because their deeds are evil." To meet the cases of such persons, some of whom from their poverty consider themselves unable, or from their indifference and wickedness are unwilling, to attend the public ministry of God's holy word, the Distributors of this Society are engaged in the duty of visiting from house to house, to preach in a subordinate way the unsearchable riches of Christ. With what success such exertions have been crowned by the great Head of the church, will partially appear from the statements of the Distributors; some of which, considerably abridged, are subjoined:

From Mr. E. H."My district includes not less than fifty families. The reception I meet with always makes my heart rejoice. I never commence my la bours without prayer that God may be pleased to accompany them with bis blessing, preparing the hearts of those amongst whom I go to receive the good word conveyed to them, that it may mi

nister to their present and eternal welfare; and I am not without hope that in two cases a manifest token for good has been given. Upheld by these and other hopes, and even though no fruit should appear on earth, in the consciousness that no work in the Lord shall be in vain, I trust I shall ever be found a Tract-Distributor."

From Messrs. F. and L.-"Our district consists of forty-five families. One poor man has been visited by the Strangers' Friend Society. A young woman has died, who is now, we trust, in heaven. From the commencement of her illness she manifested a deep concern for the salvation of her soul, and in about a week was enabled to believe in Christ as her Saviour. On ene occasion, while repeating some lines of one of our hymns, she exclaimed, in the fulness of her heart,

"Tis mercy all, immense and free,

For, O, my God! it found out me.' "A respectable person has been induced to close his shop on the Sabbathday, and to attend the preaching of the Gospel, which has proved to him the power of God unto salvation."

From Mr. R." The district I visit contains thirty-eight families, all of whom receive the tracts with thankfulness. I bless God he has enabled me to persuade an aged couple to attend to the things which make for their peace. The man, particularly, appears to have received great spiritual good. A female in the district has also been led to attend divine service, from having had her attention arrested by the question on one of the tract-covers, Where do you worship today?' which reached her conscience. I believe her to be a sincere seeker of salvation."

From Messrs. W. and C.-"The number of families we visit is twentyfive. The crime of Sabbath-breaking is awfully prevalent; and, in spite of our efforts to suppress it by reasoning with the people, suffers no sensible diminution. They allow the sinfulness of their conduct; but assign as an excuse, that they cannot get a living for themselves and families without doing so. May the Lord of the Sabbath work on the hearts of these deluded persons, and show them their awful condition!

Shortly after the district was taken by J. W., an aged woman came to reside in it. She never refused the tracts, but yet seemed to take them very reluctandy. At length nature appeared to be giving way, and she desired to see the

Distributor. When he went, she was confined to her bed, evidently near death. He urged the necessity of a change of heart to prepare her for another world. She listened to what was said with great attention, and asked him to come more frequently. He consequently called seve ral times during the week, as well as on the Sabbath; and on one of these occasions, when pointing her to the Lamb of God who taketh away the sins of the world,' and exhorting her to believe that Christ Jesus was able and willing now to save her from her sins, she (though in a very weak state) cried, with a strong voice. I do believe, I do believe!" Shortly after she died, rejoicing in God her Saviour, and is now, we trust, worshipping before the throne of God and the Lamb. There is reason to believe that this event has been blessed to her husband; who told the Distributor he had been a very wicked man, but was now determined to seek the salvation of his soul."

From Mrs. H. and Miss. B.-" The tracts continue to be received with thankfulness, and have been blessed to one family: a man and his wife have joined the society, and, we trust, are pressing forward to the heavenly kingdom. We feel encouraged, from this circumstance, to go on in the work, looking only to Him who is able to bless the feeblest efforts, when done with a view to promote the honour of His name."

From Mr. D.-" Two persons in my district, (a man and his wife,) who had been living in the neglect of religious duties, on being spoken to on the sinful. ness of Sabbath-breaking, and on the uncertainty of life, were induced to attend the City-road chapel; but on the evening they went, it was so full they could not obtain admittance. The woman was very greatly concerned about her state as a sinner, and frequently spoke of the conversation I had with them. The week following she was taken ill of typhus fever, and died in about five days. The death of the mother had a salutary effect on the daughter, who has since joined the society: the husband also has taken a sitting at City-road chapel."

From Miss C." The district committed to my care is composed of about thirty-six families; many of whom, I am happy to say, have derived great good from my visits. Three persons in one family have joined our society, and, I believe, are truly converted to God."

From Mr. H." I never recur to this work of faith and labour of love (tract

distributing) without feelings of deep humiliation before God, on account of my own unworthiness. The Lord in some measure blesses my humble endeayours to save those who are ready to pe rish. I have had six cases visited by the Strangers' Friend Society, in two of which the persons, I have great reason to hope, have found redemption in the precious blood of our crucified Redeemer, the forgiveness of their sins; and have died in faith, giving glory to God. Another individual who was visited, was also enabled, by divine grace, to step into the liberty of the children of God, and continues steadfast unto the present time. Another poor afflicted man, of whose recovery no hope was left, seemed in total darkness as to spiritual things, except that, as he expressed himself afterwards, his room appeared like hell itself when he was first confined to it, and he could not bear to be left alone. He was shown how greatly he had sinned against God, and exhorted to repentance. By the Spirit of the Lord he was convinced of sin; and, being directed to the Saviour of sinners, he was enabled to find that peace and joy in believing which supported and consoled the other wise most wretched and afflicted being I ever visited. He appeared towards the last to gain strong confidence in his 'precious Saviour,' as he generally termed him; and often assured me, when writhing under the most distract ing pain, that he has called upon Jesus to ease him, when the Lord has wonder fully for a season alleviated his sufferings. There are also, in my district, two young men under deep convictions, one of whom (until lately of infidel principles) is about to join our society. To God be all the praise!"

From Miss M.-"The district I visit contains forty houses, in several of which are two or three families. For some time I was much discouraged, as I did not see any fruit of my labours. I determined to make it a matter of earnest prayer to God; and it pleased him to hear and answer. I had been much interested in one family, which consisted of a very young woman, her husband, and two small children. Her heart was much softened on account of the death of an infant; and I endeavoured to impress upon her mind the necessity of her self being also prepared for that solemn period. She told me she had seen better days; her grandfather was a pious Minister, and her father was for many years a member of an Independent church, and died happy in the Lord. As I

thought she seemed to rest her own hopes of salvation on these things, I endea voured earnestly to impress her mind with her natural depravity and fallen state, and that she must seek the Lord for herself, as having pious relatives would only increase her condemnation if finally unsaved. She was affected, and promised she would pray to be shown her real state and condition. I made her case a matter of earnest prayer during the week; and on going the next time, was rejoiced to find her a true penitent. I never met with any one who appeared more fully convinced of guilt and consequent danger than she was; and I endeavoured to show her the plan of salvation, and to point her to the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world.' She expressed a wish to join our society, and I took her to a classmeeting; a means of grace which she now highly prizes, though frequently prevented from attending by severe afAliction. One Thursday evening, while hearing that venerable servant of God, the Rev. Henry Moore, it pleased the Lord to set her soul at liberty; she was enabled to receive Christ as her Saviour, and to cry, 'Abba, Father.' I was indeed thankful and delighted, the next time I went, to find a new song of joy and praise put into her mouth; and I am happy to state, that she has never lost her confidence in the Lord, and is daily growing in grace, and in a meetness for her heavenly inheritance. Her husband, mother, and sister have been induced to attend City-road chapel; and I trust a good work is begun in their hearts. Six children have been admitted into a Sunday-school, and several families have been prevailed upon to attend public worship on the Sabbath; and there is a great moral improvement throughout the district."

From Mr. C." It is with gratitude to Almighty God that I communicate to you the success which has attended my labours in my district, which contains about forty families. When I commenced distributing tracts, I met with many discouragements, and began to think that my labour was in vain: this led me to pray more earnestly that I might be faithful to my charge. One Sunday morning I was invited to speak with a person who had once enjoyed the favour of God, but who has since been living in open sin: he was convinced of his awful condition by reading one of our tracts. I prayed and conversed with him, and shortly afterwards he was enabled to believe on the