Allowing five persons to a family, and giving to each family a copy of the word of God, would require sixty millions of Bibles, and cost thirty millions of dollars. Again, suppose each missionary to be able, in the course of ten years' labour in heathen lands, to bring the tidings of a Saviour to the ears of ten thousand pagans, and it will require thirty thousand missionaries to bear the Gospel message to that portion of the pagan world which we now contemplate. To educate these in our own country, at the rate of two hundred dollars each per annum, for ten years, (a larger allowance and a longer time than any education society has ever found requisite,) would cost sixty millions of dollars and to sustain them for ten years in preaching, establishing schools, &c., in foreign lands, at the rate of one thousand dollars per annum each, three hundred millions of dollars. Thus, we may fairly conclude, that the cost of educating and sustaining for ten years, properly trained missionaries, and furnishing Bibles for half of the pagan world, would cost the total sum of three hundred and ninety millions of dollars. But as we have supposed these missionaries to devote ten years each to the work of preparation, and ten more to labour in the field, we have thus twenty years, in which to raise this amount; that is, nineteen millions and a half each year.

"But, how is it possible to raise so great an amount as this?" many will ask. Let us see. There are in the United States about a million and a half of professors of religion of all Protestant Evangelical denominations. Now, if every one of these would pay his proportion of the necessary amount, it would require only thirteen dollars from each American Christian, per year, to do our part of this great work—to fulfil the last command of Christ, to wipe away the reproach of ages from the church, and bear salvation with all its blessings for earth and heaven to half of a dying world! And who will think this a great matter? Twenty five cents a week, saved from the luxuries of the table, from the embellishments of dress, or raised by extra industry, is a sum within the compass of almost every one's ability. And even if we suppose half of the professors in the United States to be quite unable to give this amount, in consistency with other claims, or shrink from their share in the duty and glory of this work, it will be but fifty cents per week for the rest. And when we think of the mighty work to be done, when we look abroad upon the abodes of cruelty, red with the blood, and sonorous with the groans of the victims of superstition, or go to our communion tables, where we see what Christ has done for us, and then look forward to the day when we shall account for our stewardship before a bar where no allowance will be made for fashion or luxury, or self-indulgence of any kind— who is there of us that can bear to withhold the poor pittance above mentioned? And then to think of this work being accomplished so soon! In twenty years, if we take hold in earnest, and European Christians do the same, every pagan ear may be saluted with the glad tidings of salvation, and every pagan family read in its own tongue the wonderful works of God. But how long will it be, and how many generations of heathen will probably go down to death, before such a result be attained, by the present "poor dying rate," at which we are exerting ourselves for our Lord and Master! Nor need we fear lest there should not be men to devote to this work. Such a fear would be a reflection on the grace of

God, who, in his dealings with the church, has always kept far in advance of her efforts. There is no danger that our faith and prayers and efforts will ever be straitened for want of promptness on the part of God to second them with his blessing. How easily can he endow with grace and gifts the thirty thousand men that are needed. In the revivals recently enjoyed in this country, it is supposed that one hundred thousand souls have been converted to Jesus Christ. Let but the Christians of America rise in the majesty of this work, and in the spirit of faith resolve that, so far as they are concerned, it shall be done, and from every town, and hamlet, and mountain, and glen of our land will be seen starting forth candidates for this holy enterprise, and saying "here are we, send us." In the practicability of this great duty, let us find an argument for immediately doing it. And let every one go from this place of prayer to his home, to settle on the way of securing, for himself and his family, the performance of their share of this work; and not only so, but also the share of those whom poverty, or the providence of God, debars from participating in it.

CORRESPONDENCE OF THE A. H. M. S.
REPORTS OF MISSIONARIES.

MISSOURI.

From the Rev. Alfred Wright, Monroe
Co., Mo.

God has seconded the efforts of his friends in the formation of a County Bible Society, and County Temperance Society, and Tract Societies. Indeed, these ef forts have exceeded our most sanguine expectations.

More than twenty dollars was immediately subscribed to the Bible Society. The Temperance Society numbered sixty members within one month of its formation. The way seems to be preparing for the triumphal march of King Immanuel through this dry and thirsty land, where no water is. Sabbath Schools have increased. We have a small Sab. bath School in this place, conducted principally by Mrs. W. We have two in the country, principally under the care of members in our church. Could suitable teachers be obtained, we could establish Sunday Schools in every neighbourhood. Mrs. W's week school opens a field for extensive usefulness among the children and youth of this place, and the surrounding country. The children are delighted with her school, and the parents seem satisfied with her manner of instruction.

A Presbyterian four days meeting was held here on the fourth Sabbath in June, and the sacrament of the Lord's Supper

More than six months have elapsed since my last report. Much has transpired to make me feel deeply my depend ence upon and obligation to the God of heaven. I have judgments and mercies to record. Death has reigned, and has come very near my heart, and his reign of terror has been succeeded by the peaceful reign of the Spirit. Lover and friend has been taken from me, and my acquaintance has been put far away into darkness. A comforter, a solace, a help in the Gospel work, one who gladly shared with me the fatigues and joys of a missionary's life, and divided with me the burdens and cares of this world, is no more. As I trust, her triumphant spirit appeared in the presence of Him whom she served, clothed in spot. less white, and took a seat among the ran. somed choir, the fourth of last April. This dispensation was dark. The hand of death fell chill and heavy upon her, when little expected, and when her life seemed to promise more for Christ than at any

previous period. A field had opened before her for female activity and zeal, to which she looked with peculiar pleasure. Our situation in this state had heretofore too much fettered a spirit that would be free in the service of its Lord, and she was just beginning to feel that she now had ample scope for all her powers and de-sacrifices for a revival of religion. They sires. This subject lay near her heart-it is the last subject on which we held any connected and protracted conversation. To me, in this dispensation, the footsteps of the Lord were in the deep waters, for a time. That there was a sufficient and good reason to call her hence, and that it would work for the good of those that love God, I could not doubt. But how, and when, and where, was not for me to know faster than Providence unfolded the book of coming events. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. On the first Sabbath in April, a man whose prospects for life and health, to human view, were as good as those of any of us, fell dead in his shoes. On Tuesday, with the bereaved friends, and afflicted neighbours, I followed his lifeless remains to the house of the dead-little expecting to follow a wife to the same gloomy domain within three days. But so Infinite We have received forty-four into the Wisdom directed. It is true my wife was church since the commencement of the sick, but was pronounced by the attending work. What we are to say as to the num. physician, and thought by all, to be in little ber as the fruit of this revival, I cannot or no danger at the time. The solemnity state definitely-about fifty. Many famioccasioned among the people by these af.ly altars have been erected. Old profes flictive events was very considerable, and, I believe, preparatory to the work of the Spirit which we have had to record.

two services at the meeting house during the day, and a meeting at two different places in the congregation at evening. We had but one sermon the first day. After sermon a short address to Christians, who now began to exhibit some evidence that they were willing to pray and make

heaved a few hearty penitent groans, and looked up to the Hearer of prayer, and he answered, before they were ready to believe that he heard prayer. The next day there was manifestly a rising interest. The day following, Sabbath, the church renewed their covenant, partook of the Lord's Supper, and agreed to maintain the duty of prayer more punctually. After the second service, a seat was appropria. ted to such as asked a special interest in the prayers of God's people. There were not less than thirty who came forward, seven of whom professed a hope in Christ at the night meeting. Monday evening, at the close of our meeting, there were upwards of forty persons on the anxious seat, and sixteen or eighteen hoping in Christ. The interest has been kept up to the pre|| sent time with little diminution.

Time of Refreshing.

sors, who knew not how to pray before their families, find no difficulty now in praying in public.

Temperance is slowly gaining ground among us. I have brought the subject twice before my people since the opening of spring.

I am very anxious that some of our brethren who are looking to new settle

ments should be directed to this state. A

brighter day, I trust, is dawning on Mis souri, and we feel the need of a greater number of faithful men among us to press forward the great work. We have ground enough to occupy, and at present some better prospects than heretofore.

There had been the stealing tear occa sionally observed in the audience during the winter, and occasionally a slight degree of interest manifested by here and there one. But minister and professors, though not entirely asleep, needed some. thing that spoke in louder language than the warnings of the sacred page. It came. We viewed the work of death with amaze. ment, and half awake and half asleep, inquired if the Lord had not spoken to us, and asked what he had been saying. A few, at least, interpreted it, "Be ye also ready," and found that a preparation was to be made—but hardly knew how to make Revival among the Germans in St. Franthat preparation without too much show of singularity. A few family altars that had long been broken down, or had never been reared, were now set up.

In this situation a four days meeting (commencing so as to include the second Sabbath in May) found us. In the meet. ing I was assisted by Brothers Woods and Coohran. During the meeting, there were

From Rev. J. M. Sadd.

cis Co., Mo.

On my return from Presbytery, in the Spring, Mrs. Sadd and myself spent a night with a Dutch family. The mother and one son appeared to be earnestly inquiring the way of salvation. They so. licited me to labour among them some, if possible. A Mr. Green was about

this time, labouring in the vicinity for the cause of Sabbath Schools. I engaged to meet him at this settlement and hold a two days meeting. We met there. He arrived on Sabbath morning. Quite a congregation came together on Saturday, and appeared very solemn. On the Sab. bath we held our meeting in an orchard. The preaching on Saturday was the first, they said, they had had for many years. On the Sabbath the Lord seemed to move every individual. More than half of the congregation, it was supposed, came to the anxious seat-persons of all ages, from the man of gray hairs to the youth of fif teen years. It was a melting sight. A number of hopeful conversions took place. At another meeting in the evening some more were hopefully converted. I ap. pointed another meeting in two weeks, when I organized a church of sixteen members, and ordained two elders. Du. ring this day I preached twice-and by the assistance of the elder of Farming. ton church, examined all the members, and administered the sacrament of our Lord. This was a day I shall never forget -a feast to us-a blossoming in the wil. derness. I feel humbled when I think that your missionary was permitted to see such results from so little, and such feeble efforts. To the Lord be all the glory.

ILLINOIS.

From Rev. E. Jenney, Carrollton, Ill. In the Home Missionary for August and September, we published notices of the work of grace which God has begun to carry on in Illinois. We are happy to continue the history of his love to that infant state. The following has just come to hand.

rather seemed to demand it, the session appointed a protracted meeting, to commence on the 18th of July. In this measure the majority of the church pledged themselves to sustain us. Several clergymen were invited, but Mr. Lippin cott alone came. This at first appeared discouraging, but it worked for good; it threw Christians more fully upon God. They evidently felt that the arm of flesh was withheld, in which they might trust. All came forward at once, and pleaded with God, and laboured with man.

The first day of our meeting was set apart for fasting and prayer, in view of the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, which are either among us, or threaten us. On the evening of the day, Mr. L. arrived, and we went on for eleven successive days, preaching twice or three times, and holding three prayer meetings. Success attended our efforts, and we were willing to spend and be spent in this cause. The Lord had ripened the field, partly, under the labours of Mr. Herrick, the former minister, and sent us in to work diligently, in order to gather the harvest. We did so, and trust that fifty, as the first fruits of this revival, "will be bound in the sure bundle of eternal life."

Intelligence of this revival is going about over the county, and is producing unwonted inquiries and feelings. Such things have not been of frequent occur. rence in this infant state; and yet revivals have taken place, within the last six months, at Jacksonville and Bethel. These were both of an interesting character, particularly the latter, in which very few were left unhumbled and unforgiven. And now the Lord hath done great things for us, and is still doing; for the work has not ceased, nor is it likely to at once, if

ever.

These few cases should encourage Christians at the east to extend a liberal patronage to the support of religious insti. tutions here, and also to pray that the whole of this state may be turned to the Lord.

I came to this place, by request, on the 24th of May. At that time, and until about five weeks since, the Presbyterian church was not in a very desirable condition. There seemed to be a readiness, however, on the part of its members, to better their collective character, provided it could be done. Efforts were made for this end; the Lord crowned them with success. It was soon evident that some Christians were offering fervent and ef fectual prayer. From a Frontier Missionary. Going from house to house, we were surprised to find an unSome time since three or four persons common degree of tenderness on the sub- gave hopeful evidence of conversion, and ject of religion. Our hopes were still others were apparently deeply serious. further encouraged by two conversions: But alas this little work was, to my great one, the result of special effort; the other, grief and that of the people of God, arin a sick room, without intercourse with rested and made to cease by uncontrollable Christian friends. causes, a principal one of which was the As circumstances seemed favourable, or breaking out of the present Indian War.

INDIAN WAR.

The Rev. Mr. Barnes, who was appointed to assist on the occasion, supposing the meeting would be adjourned in consequence of the extreme excitement, was not present. The meeting, however, was held agreeably to appointment. There were but few present on Friday and Saturday. On the Sabbath, our audience consisted of From Rev. J. U. Parsons, Paris, Jennings

Presbyterian church was then formed, con." inquiry is again heard from your commit.