After calm and minute investigation, the Synods adopted the above basis, and agreed that, at their next meeting, they would unite into one court. The interval of a few months having elapsed, both Synods convened in their separate capacity for the last time; and having finished their own business, each, constituted, met with the other on the 8th day of September, 1820, on that spot which, more than seventy years before, had been the scene of strife and separation. The basis of union was read, while all the members stood up in token of their assent to the solemn deed of confederation; and the moderator of each Synod having declared that the Synod which he represented was now one with the other, they gave to each other the right hand of fellowship, and were followed by the members of the two Synods in this expression of union and brotherly affection. The remainder of the sederunt was spent in devotional exercises. We may truly say, that this was a "time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord," a season of holy love and joy.

It is written in the prophets, "Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice, with the voice together shall they sing; for they shall see eye to eye when the Lord shall bring again Zion." Our hearts' desire and prayer to God is, that this blessed promise may speedily receive a far more extensive accomplishment, by the diffusion of a spirit in the truth among the saints and servants of Christ in all denominations, that "with one heart and one mouth they may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."

THE END.

LONDON-J. MOYES, TOOK'S COURT, CHANCERY LANE.