. All applications for relief shall he made to this Board in writing,stating the name, residence and circumstances of the applicant.4. It shall be the business of this Board to receive, and keep íacharge, all moneys collected, or otherwise contributed to this fund. Toreceive and examine all applications for relief; and that they makesuch allowance of money to the needy, as in their opìmon the casesmay recluire, and the state of the funds may warrant.5. It is further Resotced, that this Board of Trustees, whcoevir themoneys in hand shall amount.to $300 and there be no applicant for ini•mediate relief, they are hereby authorized to invest the same in some sccure stock, or loan the same on bond and mortgaee, for the purpose ofcreating a PEnPETUAL FUND; the interest of which only shall be employed to relieve the riecessitous.—And, further, whenever other tnonevsin their hands successively shall amount to $100, and not immediatelyrequired for use, the said sum shall be added to the pcictuat Junit:which it is presumed will ultimately prove essentially beutticial to theobject intended.—And liketvise, that the said permanent fund shallin no wise be disposed of but by the order of three furttts of this Associa.Lion.6. Finally, it is required that the Trustees of this Board resent tothis Association at their annual meeting, a statement of their funds,collections and disbursements; with whatever else may be combinectwith this benevolent object, and the pertbrmance of their ditty.N. B. Whereas it is highly probable that benevolent persons will bedisposed to remember the Ministers’ Widows’ Fund, while makingtheir last will and testament, the following form of a bequest is resped fully submitted to their attention.“Item, heave nd he’ytieatk to the Treasurer of the Board of Tiestees of the Ministers IVidows’ Fund, bclongin to the hudson RicerBaptist Association, the sum of (dot1s.) to be paid by my E.eectetor, si months after my decease, to be appticd for the benejit of suchwidows.”

STANDUiG RESOLUTIONS.Resolvetl, That the Association recommend to the churches of whitt, it is composed.

to observe the tirst Monday in Jat,t,,irv nt each year, in the excrioe ti’ rriiaiotts tastingand prtyet to AItnttitty Gnu t)r his htlcsi,te upon the various Inualts entplovcd toethe cttnversj1s of [itt Worth to he obedience ot the tititli.R,’stttrti. That [he rehlgiot is titration of the vctt,tg, is a It, v ‘cbm m endinv1t301t to ee,ttv parittital and t;Itetttan fecditi ; that this Aost,ciation itiiI itit eratittidethe int’rcnsi,tjt ttttcrcst mandsteti 1w t1,rtstian gencratlv, a, rli,zta, Selioat ta—struetion, anti thit tokens at’ etiturgel success with whirl7 Cloth is ttepr;,tiz thatinOtltt,iin —‘runt thee cotnuietid to all the (‘hurehes at this ‘it. ii it’ r5iai iiattntcntand iCCt’15O oh I beer rhonie. i tie it tin clint wtti tiood Liltrartee, a ii to rr\ e rrgtt—tat VtOits hr tit D,tett auth I tat tI ttrthir recotmtcnd tie tlt,crvanc at tie 4jflcort br Prayer !r the outpoirtnur itt’ God’s Spirit upon tho ii bc ,itstrt,c and thoicare caught in such schools, held on the 2tl Monday evening ot’ each ,uontti.

TWENTIETH ANN1VERSA

OF T1t

HUDSON RIVER

BAPTIST A$$OCIAT1°

Maintaining inciotabty, the important doctrines of three equal personu5 in the Godhead;etornst and personal election I original Sin ; )iartactttar re,tciitpttn ; free juSttfiCattOI’Lby the righteousneSS of Chtht imtded; the absot,,ti ii cceastt y of the Spirit’s operatiolefficacious graco in regtlItralIOfli the obiig’tLont of be’lierers to uttend to all the precept’of scripture; the feat perseveralwe of retil betievet’s; t.’ie resurrection of the deadIke general judgment of the’last day; the eternal happiness of the rig ous and theeverlasting misery of s,wh as die impenitent; the bapiaiil of betiver3 by inuneTio’tand the indepen&flCt of their respective churches.

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THE SCHENECTADY BAPTIST CHURCH, N. Y.

JUNE 16, 17 & 18, 1835.

NEWYO1U:

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3. All applications for relief shall he made to this Board in writing,stating the name, residence and circumstances of the applicant.4. II shall be the business of this Board to receive, and keep incharge, all moneys collected, or otherwise contributed to tl is fund. Toreceive and examine all applications for relief; and that they makesuch allowance of money to the needy, as in their opinion the casesmay require, and the state of the funds may warrant.5. It is further Resotved, that this Boarct of Trustees, wheoever thernooevc in hand shall amount to 5300, and there be no applicant for immediate relieç they are hereby authorized to invest the same in scme secure stock, or loan the same on bond and mortaae, for the purpose ofcreating a PEnrTuAL Fux; the interest of which only shall be employed to relieve the riecessitous.—And, further, whenever other moneysin their hands successively shall amount to $100, and not imnwdiatelvrequired for use, the said sum shall be adtled to the peipetual jendwhich it is presumed will ultimately prove essentially beuuiicial to theobject intended.—And likewise, that the said permanent ftinl shallin no wise be disposed of but by the order of three iburths of this Association.6. Finally, it is required that the Trustees of this Board ‘resent tothis Association at their annual meeting, a statement of their funds,collections and disbursements; tvith whatever else may be combinectwith this benevolent object, and the performance of their ditty.N. B. Whereas it is highly probable that benevolent persons will bedisposed to remeniber the Jliiuistcrs’ Widows’ Fund, while makingtheir last will and testament, the following form of a bequest is respect fully submitted to their attention.“1/cm, I leave and be,ieat1r to the Treasurer of the Boa ru of Titstees of the i)linisters’ TVidors’ Fond, bclonii,’ to the Jlviiaon irCT

Baptist Association, the sum of (°to1is.) to be paid by mytar, six mont/is after my decease, to be ctpplicd for the benefit of suchwidows.”

STANDING RESOLUTIONS.Reooi,’ed. That the Assciatlon recom,ncnd ti the ch,trclics of w1 it romposec.

to nl,oetvo the iret Monday in January of osch year. in the exer-isc of rcdtnin’i iislinvand prover to Atni,j,tv Ond hr uO Iutueiu,” upon the various jncuiiS iii 1lovcd forthe ,a,nveratai If Lti world ,u the obedience of ttie lith.Rust-ed. 1’iu at the rCiiOa,itS uut oration of the s-n,,n, in a i V etn to endintuidi to every nareui a) ant chrntian hu.-liu,u’ that tliiu _ta,ciaiu,ii ii) ;ul eraut,ior’OiC ii,ureaoiitd intereSt ,flar,lteetu’ul by ChrisTians ettetadr, OI ib;U’i Seiiouii hi—strl,ri,n, unit lie tohicnu ci enl,ure( uucces with u-bird ‘ii •iuuspr:n’’ thattnsii;,,t.,,, ;—Fhat tsv COifliulili to nil tie i’iuut)ies oh liii ,lu. 1 -:o;iinnnientan-i iflero5i 11 ttt000 aehods. !)bO iipis,iil u-i!;. 000(1 Ljnratt’--. ii ‘c ret I—tar vinlia lie the ,i,or and hat ti,— tiitttici reco,,inuonu tie u.•bs V.iOuu, 1110 i_tOll’cart I or i’ra u or th r am out poirun if lh nil’s Spirit upon these , ‘ ui rite mud thoieare taught in such schools, held on the 2d Monday evening of each month.

T1t

TWENTIETH ANNI1ERS

OF TI

hUDSON RIVER

BAPTIST ASSOCIATI°L

.M’aintinin’ irwiotably, the important doctrines of thrce equat persons in the Goahe,zd;- eternal ad personal etectioii ; original sin; particular reutc,nptiOui ; free j,utiflcaliofl

by the righteousness of Christ i,nfsuted; the absotute nectaoitY of the Spirit’s operationefficacious grace in regenerafton; the obtigtit iou of believers to attend to all the preceptsof Scripture; the final perseveralice of real believers; the resurrection of Ike dea4tthe generaL judgment of thetast day; the eter,utd happiness of the rig ow and theeverlasting misery of such as die impeniteflt’ the baptism of believers by inw,ersiOi°and the independetW0 of their respective churches.

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THE SCHENECTA BAPTIST CHURCH, N. Y.

JUiE 16, 17, & 13, 1S3

ni JOHN Gn.,y, lit ruiTCTa STItEI’.l

MINUTES

Os’ TI5

Agreeably to appointment, Br. Spencer H. Cone, preached at 1-2 past7 o’clock, P. M. in the Meeting I-louse of the Presbyterian Church,which was kindly tendered for that purpose, from I Coy. iii. 14, 15.If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon he shalt receive areward. If any man’s work be burned he shall suffer loss, but he himselfsirati be saved, yet so as byJire.° Prayer by B. M. Hill, of Troy.4. After the sermon, a collection was taken up in aid of the New-York Baptist Theological Seminary, amounting ‘.0 $18 60.

Wednesday, t7th June, S jclocl, A. .11.Met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by Br. John Beethatn ofBrooklyn.Finished reading the letters from the churches, ann took minutes oftheir changes the past year, and present sittlation, as follows, viz

- N. 3. The na,nesoforda,ned Ministersare in SMSLL ,:.rPrALs,thoseOfLicentiateHin fiattes. Those not prcsent are marked thus — acnotes nominister.

J. L. Burrowe,t Sresc H. Cosi,F. WATLANO, Sen.DANIEL H.at,

DAVIES,*E$ENEzaa LOOMiS,*Jo,tS C. Mt,nrni,*Edward .ltstheiss,Dee. Jacob Smith,“ James Wilson,

Isaac Newton,Wm. Williams,Joshua Gilbert,Luke Davies, Jr.,V,n. U. Murphy,

..Silas J. Evans.ARCHIBkLD MACLAY*• S. C. F. Fecy,Des. Rich’d C. Peterson.C. C. tV1LL.eNIs,Dee. Leonard Bleecker,Des. Caleb Willis.

F IsRAeL Rosoens,V,ii. Sruaoves,Horace Spencer,

I B. C. Brown,Dee. S. S. Hathaway,Charles W. Watrous.H. P. S’mfler,

I Jas. B. Van Beunn,John Dunn.Beij. M. HILL,.James .51. Hsswell,Dea. Calvin ‘Warner,

Gideon Buckingham,Joseph Hastings,

“ Isaac Wellington,,Dan’l B. Wheeler.Gco. B. ma,S. B. Willis,Dea. J. G. tVasson,

Halsey WoodruflChas. Pr’hlman,Peter Cure,

John Marohall,Edward C. Denison,Hammond Pinney,Edw’d Slawson,

iaac Giirnwooil,Samuel Shaw,A. T. Teai,Daniel Weaver,E. C. McIntosh,John 3lelius,C. Vanloon.

1Geo. i. Kendall.I Philip Barnum,I Robort Jackson.

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1. At 2 o’clock P. M. public worship was introduced with prayer, bybrother A. Maclay, s’&tu hich the introductory sermon was preachedby brother V. R. Williams of N. Y. from 20th ch. Acts, last clause of26th v. “I am pure from the blood of all men.” Prayer by brother JohnPeck.2. Took up a collection in aid of the Widows’ Fund, amounting to$2 85.At the close of public worship, there was an intermission of fiveminutes, at the expiration qf which the Moderator called the Associationto order.Prayer by Brother Francis Wayland, Sen.3. Made some progress in reading the letters from the churches, andthen adjourned to to-morrow morning, at 8 o’clock. Prayer by Br. J.Going.

Pouhkeepsie.

Olier-sfreet, .M 1’.

)fuTherry.st. X. Y.

Mount Pleizsant.

Ilsidson,

First Cli., Tray.

t’irt ..Sflnuug Cl.

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30 22 23 15 749 1795

5 2 96 3 2351809

1 4 3 1 1 51.1790

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6 41 25 tO 4 366 1795

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99 1828

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153 1829

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99 1832

114 1833

126 1832

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MINISTERS AND YESCHURCHES.SENC+fj{s.

[DeRobPoug.4Thany, .Sfrican. ‘j Dea. Chas. S. Morton,

Benj. Cutler,Ilenj. Paul, Jr.,

ç Cuss. G. SostuERs,South Ch., ,ç ‘

John Barker,j Lu.so HOWARD,

JONATH isI C. V. P. Cuosar,First C’h. Brooklyn.

H.John FL Smith,Samuel Mason.Gzo. Broic,$ta,iton-st. .At. Y. Win. Bowen,John Davis.

‘Is.e.’.c tViea,Dea. John Sands,LaIuin!bmurgh. Adam Millis,

i John Kennedy,I Orla Beal.‘JACOB H. BRouNsa,

North cii., v y. *Sa,n,tel Barnard,Zebediah Parker.FRSD’K S. PARKE,

IDea. Thomas Shrimpton,Gibbrrnsrille, and “ ‘Ihirron fi. Peak,

JVest Troy. ‘ Cyrus 1inney,]acob J. Vim Deworker,Abel W. Richardson.

ç Ancu’o C. SANGSrER,Zion, Orange C’o. Joseph Brooks,(JOHN hIIODLcTON,

‘Chris. W. Denniso,m,East CL .N Y Samuel Rust,John Coapman,

Cairo. Tuos STOKES.Lottiegtown. Da. John Hammond.

‘SAMUEL PctRor.West Hitisdate. John Snook.Brooklyn, 2d Ch. Jor BKETI41.

J. M. GRAvES,E. .Inthews,.1. S. Eaton,

Schenectady. . Des. Jabez Ward.Joel C. Bailey,Asa Sliclden,

B. F. Moon.\Vi. \ICCIHTIIT,

Kingston, l)ea. lirribe. N;chols,Daniel L Vells.

2d church, 3romne. ‘J’,u URMABEE.

IVestkilt Church, ) Isssc MOORE,f.cincto,t. ‘ Darius Dryer,

I Alvin Bushnell.

CHURCHES.

J., QdChurch.

Athens.

Broome-st., .N Y.

.Amity.st., .N i:

Central Ch., .M Y.

Coxsackie.

Sauqerties.

Matteasran.

Kinderhok.

Phtipstoluli,lSt Ch.

Sand Lake, 2d Cli.,Rensselaer Co.

Pearl-mt. Cli.,..ltbammy.

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MINISTERS AND MESjSENDERS.

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James H. Cochran.LEMUEL CovisLL,Dea G. S. Turner, 35

E. S. Fox.Jscou IcxsPP,Richard T. Phillips, 1, 71Robert C. Bell.Vu. 1k. \VILLIAMS,“DANIEL \VICLIASIS,5.lurrnm Rand,Dea. Ji.lmn Bosven,“ Chas. L. Roberts,

1 Daniel D. Jones.(Ocravirs W;sscow,

1l’nm Jleore,.IvImn Bir,er,Dca. II. F. ‘uVinslow,hVmn. C. Dusenberry,.W so. Young.

(J. V. GREi.NE,

R. Wmens.’ Jr.,Des. Ambrose Baker,

I Lewis TowI.Titos. LARc0MBE.

Letter.MOSES FIELD,Dea. John J. Head.henry Mickle.

Josluma Purdy.OREIN Donna,

.V. P. Greinrv,Erssnmus D. ‘Towner,

I, Albert ii. Forc.B. ‘1’. \Vccu,Dna. Friend Humphrey,

J A. Burke,Wrn Adams,

U. Shelden,D. PeckE. B. Churchill,E. S. ‘hVillett,H. Rssll,B. Browning,Henry H. Treat.

Flamnbnrgh, (ierm. —J. G. UNcmcEN,

louts i)etriiee,Lea. Wm. Winterton,14 esl .h.. ..V Y.

, Thomas Day, Jr.,Tames Green,

(G. V. PlaIt,

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7117 l3SG4i39 Churches—40 ordained Ministers—i5 Licentiates.

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5. Brother Spencer H. Cone was chosen Moderator; and BrotherRobt. F. Winslow, Clerk.

6. The Rules of order were read.7. Ministering brethren present were invited to a seat, and to assist in

our deliberatioiis. InVLtatiOii accepted by Nathaniel Colver, Isaac ‘sVes.colt, J. C. Holt, Chas. B. Keys, J. W. Gibbs, J. M. Peck of Illinois,Adiel Sherwood of Georgia, and Z. Grencll. of N. J.

S. The lblluwing churches applied for admission into this association:Sand Lake 2d Gb. Rensselaer Co. ; Pearl St. Church, Albany; Bap. Cli.Hamhurgh, Germany; and West Bap. Ch. N. Y. Their letters wereread, and referred to brethren Leland Howard Wm. B. Williams, LeonardBleecker, Chas. G Sommers, and Isaac Newton, who after having rtired, returned anti reported favourably on all the applications ; whereupon it was unanimously

Resolved, rf1at thctv be received into this association; and the Moderator gave to their Messengers present, the right hand of fellowship.

Resolved, That the Moderator be requested to write to the Church atHambnrgh, inform rig them ol their admission.

9. Letters atid Messengefs from Sister Associations were received.

asocI ,rwss. J MIS. MESOcRa.

Cayuga, N. Y. 1834 Jo0. Peek,Madison, N. Y.On.ida, N. Y.Rensselaervilte, 1834 Herrick,Sarotiga, N. Y. 1834 Fletcher, iTarris, Peck, Parr, Westcott,Shalisbury, Vt. 1834 Silas Kenney, V. Walker,Ui,,,;n, N. Y. 1334 I Bean,Warren, IL I. 1534 Jot,,, Dowling,Wash. Uii,on,.Y. 1834 II. F. Baldwin, N. Culver, C. B. Keys,Chenango, 153-i John Peck. Peter Ludlow,Worcester, 1834 J. M. Green.Onondaga, 1833 L. P. Noble,

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Ahington, Pa. 1831 67Accomac, Va. 1534 I 91Balii,nore, 3td. 1533Beaver, Pa. 1834 72Boston, 1831 1Bridgewater, Pa. 1833 270Central, N..T. 1834 36Chatleston, S. C.Columbia. 1533Delaware, 1531 9Franklin, N. Y. j tGenesee. N. 1. 15:4:1(1 ra itt Ci ver, 0.Haruisrd, Con. t% 4 110Ketocktan, In. 15:44

iOTAt. ASSOC) ri ‘so. ‘MIS.

1081 Lake (‘‘-olge, N.Y. 1834 64611 31 hit,i. 35:14524 It New flaven, Con. 1834 163827 INew Jersey, 1834 262

47:j3 ;New London, 1834 671245 Nisgara, N. Y. 1834 331129 hlontario,N. Y. 134 965334 IlOtsetto, N. Y. 134 1625321 I Ptulatlelt,tiia, 18:14 278

109 Portsmouth. N. H. 18341885 i;Salem, Mass. 8.34 2851:146 151. t.awrs,,ce.NY 1833

S ft-pliun town, I 534 2111:2 ;JThw,. Pa.

I1)193 :estflci-J, Mass. 1334 104

10. The Chenango and Worcester Associations, solicited a correspondence, wnich was grattntd.

11. Brethren 5otiig, IFmmtihrey and Hansmond were appointed aCommittee to report on cOinhilunjeations received, respecting the Wnr—vicl- and Lexinizton ssoCiatwn.

12. A (‘ornmiinicat,on was read by brother John Peck, Agent of theNew York State (‘oflvOfltii,,. whereupon d was unanimously

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Resolved, That John M. Peck of Illinois, be appointed to preach thisevening, at 1.2 past 7 o’clock, P. M. and that a collection be taken up in

aid of the Convention.13. Resolved, That Brethren B. T. Welch, Geo. Benedict, J. Robords,

John Bowen, and J. Gilbert, be a Committee to confer with Br. Peck,and report on the best method of promoting the important objects of theNew-York Baptist State Convention.

14. The Moderator on behalf of the Committee appointed last yearto print and distribute the sermon of Brother Wm. R. Williams, reportedthat 750 copies were printed and circulated, the expense of the publication having been defrayed by brethren in New-York.

15. The Committee appointed at the last Association “ to take intoconsideration the subject of the Widows’ Fund, and to recommend alterations in the plan of its organization, if they deem it necessary,” reported ; recommending sundry alterations, and a new form of bequest,drawn up by advice ot counsel. Whereupon

Resolved, That the recommendations of the Committee be concurredin, and that brethren Waylanci, Hill, J. Smith, Skinner, C. L. Roberts,Willis and Wasson, be a Committee to take the subject into furtherconsideration, and report thereon at this session.

16. The following account of the Trustees of the Ministers’ Widows’ Fund, was presented and approved.

The Trustees of the Ministers’ Widows’ fund have not been calledupon for any expenditure during the year. The account of the Treasurer is submitted.

The Hudson River Baptist 4ssociatio,i in account ,vit!i II,,,. Colgate, Treasurer.

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108 1915279 2777268 2747

41 1140530 2256

88 1510109 13I396 4139

63 1571199 228169 900

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1834. Cr11534.—By Balance on hand, as published ie: )livr-r.st.

the Sfinuteo of last year 51650 001 Mulberry-st.One year’s interest, at 6 per Ct. Hudson,

per an. being 1w,,, thc lot 99 0Oijlt frov, —

May, 1534 to 1st May, 1533. let Brooklyn,ortI, tit. N. Y.

S 174:1 OOj:V,st (ii. N. Y.1835. May], Loaned on bond 1630 00id Brooklyn

and Mortgage, Liroo,iie-st. N. Y.;.‘tinhtv.st. do

Balance in the hands of the? 0%entml Gb. doTreasurer, S

U,Saugerties,

Collection after annual sermoti 22 851Poughkeepsie Church, . 3 00!

99811491907226822332023238623844429

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17. The following brethren were selected ts obtain subscriptions ariddonations to the Widows’ Fund

Poughkeepsie, .1. Raymond; Olivcr.st. N. Y. Jshn .1. Ostraitder; Mulberrv-,t.N. Y. Richard P,terson ; Mount Pleasant. Wa. S754- ; f—i ttdson, John Dunit; TroyCh. C. lVrticr lot i3,. Albany. It. S. tIc[ntoch Catk,ll, iwac. L. Witso,, : Albany African, John Topp hit Ii [hi, rch. N. 1. J ileerc ljruoltlvn 1st Clti,rca,.1. Quarca it ; t a Ott) it-St .N. V J. C. E tneU La:, i a siren. Jehn So,’ us \ ‘tnt,Church. N. ‘i’ .1. If. Te,ensnd [itb5,otvtilt,:..-tt1 Giat ‘1’v, _Int’on II Pd.Zion, JT7,n. Atkinson; East Ci,orc. J, i,th 1C,!l : Cairo. De”il .Jon,,so,t ;

town, Oirer Cession West It ii sclt j e, . I. is ,itt,dec S. cc,,, ti B ro’,k I ‘-n.Fto,oers; Second Newark, N. 3. L. 2. Backs,; SrI, ,ecr:ule, Jest /i lien-Kingston, Reuben Yicaets ; Second Church j’rtto,t, St-i,o,tarie Co . litre’,, fl:jy,‘Vestk,tl Ci,. Henry Gleason : tthens, .InI,, Pctlt,ryo,, 11,ou,,i’.st. , Sstititct

lcCorkte ; Amity St. N. Y. Hot-ace Brides: (r-s:ral CI. ) . Y. Fish!. P.Coxsack,e, Maishal French ; Saugeruco, Rich. Stee : 1,ndcrhook, .Justus IIOOflO

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Philhpstown, Jot. F. Purdy; Matteawan, Th03. G. Bairn; Sand Lake, Albert RFox; Pearl St. Albany, Isaac Grimwood, Jr.; WTest Ch. N. Y. Wm. Winttrton18. The following Report of the Missionary Committee was read and

approved.The Missionary Committee of thc Hudson River Baptist Association, respt_

lully Report,That during the past associational year, they have attended to the duties of their

appointment.AppLications 1mm the churches for assistance have been numerous, and recoin..

mendations in their behalf, have been forwarded to the Board of Managers of theState Convention, to as great an extent, as the interests of the cause, and the meansof the Convention would admit. Those recommendations were in behalf of ninechurches, to the amount of 6OO; all of which have been promptly complied withby the Board.

The experience of the past year, has doubly assured your committee of the utility of an appointment ot’ the kind, within the bounds of the association. Other as—sociatimis are adopting the same plan at the recommendation of the Convention.

The Committee are confident that assistance will be renired another year, and toa greater extent than heretofore ; the very rapid increase in population and wealth,in our River Towns presents before us, an inviting and important field of operation ; while the present state of our churches, struggling in their weakness, not onlywith the powers of darkness, but with the growing influence and activity of otherlenomineuons, loudly demands our fostering aid. Ve would, thcretbre, respect.fully recommend, that this body “ be nnt Ivcary in the well-doing” of extending thehand ot’ Christian sympathy and liberality to their assistance, but that the churchesco.operate to the full amount of their proportion of the money necessary to meet thepledge of the association, and the pressing nectssities nt out feeble churches.

We have been unable to obtain a missionary to itinerate in the Association,through want of means for his support; this is the more to be regretted as yourCommittee regard the measure as ot’the ereatest importance. Your Committeerecord w’th regret tnat they have been deprived durioc the past year of the valuableaid of brethren Richards and Gihhett, who have removed to distant ciues.

Respectfully submitted.B. M. HILL, ?B. T. WELCH. Commatter.

19. Brethren Hill, Welch, Rohords, Ide, and I. W. Greene, were ap.pointed the Missionary Committee for the ensuing year.

2O Brethren Brouner, Sancwter, and Larcombe, were appointed aCommittee to examine the minutes of corresponding Associations.

21. Brethren Maclay, Field, R. F. Winslow, J. Raymond, and J.Middleton, were appointed a Comnuttee to report the state of religionwithin the bounds of the association.

Adjourned to 2 o’clock, P. M. Prayer by Brother Herrick.

Met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by Brother I. M. Peck.The Minutes of the preceding meetings were read and approved.22. Resolt’ed. That the next meeting of this Association, be held with

the Baptist Church at Coxsackie.23. Bethren J. W. Greene, Covell, and Baker, were appointed a Corn

tee to report the arrangements necessary for the next year.24. The Committee to whom was referred the Minutes of correspond

ng associations Report’d, that having carefully examined these records,hey discovered ;iothiri in them requiring the special attention of thisbody. Report accepted.

2.5. Brethren C. C. P. Crosby, and John M. Peek, on behalf of theBaptist (leneral Tract 3ociety, presented sime statements respectingthe plaits aitd prospects of that tnmtttttttton—Whcreiipon

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mention of the churches, the efforts of the Bap:ist tenerat Tract Society

in isributing their publications and especially the bound volume in the

valley of the Mississippi; and also of publishing the memotrs of Mrs.

Judson, in the German language, under the care of Rev. J. G. Oncken

of Harnburg.26. The Committee to whom was referred the question of corre

spondence with the Warwick Association, presented the following Re

port, which was adopted.

It appears that the Warwick Association has refused a seat to the Messenger de

puted by this body, and at the same time, resolved to refuse fellowship to this Asse’

ciation, and all others which patronise Missions, S. Schools, Bible and Temperance

Societies, and other kindred institutions. The Committee deem the rejection at

your Messenger, an act of unkindness. evincing a wantot Christian courtesy, and

the ground of such rejection proof of great mistake, respecting Christian duty. They

hrpe, however, that this body will entertain only friendly feelings towards the

Warwick Association, and all others who adopt a similar course, and study and

labour for their good. Still, as they as an independent Association, must deter

mine the extent of their felloivship and correspondence, this body can only ex

press their readiness to resume their intercommunication with them when that As.

sociation shall return to their primitive connexion with the body of Baptists, and to

cheerfully cu-operate with them in efforts to instrumentally promote the advance

ment of the Redeemer’s kingdom in the world.As it appears that the dissatisfaction of the Lexington Association with this body

for receiving the Wesikill Cli. and the 2d Church in Broome has in some measureextended itself to the Rensselaerville Association, the Committee recommend that

the Messengers to that Association be instructed to communicate to that body the

grounds on which said churches were received. All which is respectfully sub

mitted, J. GOING, fur Corn.

27. The Committee on the plan of the organization of the Widows’

Fttnd, presented the tbllowing report which was aflopted.

The Committce does not discover any way in which the fund now on hand cen

he diverted from the object tiir which it was originally designed.

The Committee are of opinion that the Constitution may be so amended as to em

brace objects similar to the case of Sister Lanib, presented this morning, to take

effect in future.Whereupon further amendments were proposed and unanimousty adopted, and

the plan, as amended, is as follows, viz:—

PLAN OF THE MINISTERS’ WtDOWS’ FUND.

Unanimously adopted, Aug. 3, 1826, ad amended June 17, 1835.

In pious and grateful remembrance of our departed brethren in the ministry

whose widows and orphans may be left in circumstances of need, the Hudson li

vet Baptist Association Resslved, to contribute to their relief, as far as our cunipas

sionate Saviour may indulge us with ability. In order, theretore to create a Food

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1. That on the fourth Lord’s Day in May. in every year, the respective churches

composing this Association, make a public collection, hit the purpose of aiding this

fund.2. That a subscription book be opened in every such church ami congregation,

to receive, whether annual subscriptions or donations, to this desirable object.

Objrch.t. Persons inteniled to receive the benefit of this fund, are the widows arid or

phans of deceased Ministers, who at the time of their death, whether ordained or

lzceiiscd, shall have been in good standingin this Association . and no others,

As to all the portions of said fund, received or accruing at or after the session of1835, the Trustees ot’the Fund, have power, w’heim the case of the applicant seems

a peculiar cue, to extend the advantages of the ttind to the family of any deceased

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2. Relief affirded to widows to continue during their widowhood and no longer3. If there be no surviving widow, and the children, it any, of such deceased in,—luster be under 12 years of age, and in need, they shall receive the same portion ajallowed to a widow, until they arrive to their 15th year. Provided also, that shouldany one of the said children, destitute 130th of thther and mother, be found, by disea.se or accident, incapable of providing a living for him or herselt the allowancefrom this fund may continue until such person shall have arrived at 20 years of age.

_lfaiiagers of the fund.I. That this Association, at their annual meeting, shall elect and appoint out ofits members, fire Trustees, who shall have the sole management of this fund ; oneof whom shall be appointed Treasurer, and one other as Secretary; and that suchtrustees continue in office three years, and until others are appointed.2. That this Board of Trustees, (three of whom shall form a quorum) shall meetannually or oftener as the case may require, for the transaction of business ; andthat the said board shall have power to fill up any vacancy in their number whichmay be occasioned by death, or otherwise, until the next meeting of the Association.3. All applications for relief shall be made to this Board in writing, stating thename, residence, and circumstances of the applicant.4. It shall be the business of this Board to receive, and keep in charge, all moneys collected, or otherwise contributed to this fund. To receive and examine allapplications tr relief; and that they make such allowance of money to the needy,as in their opinion the cases may require, and the state of the funds may warrant.5. It is further Resolred, that thi3 Board of Trustees, whenever the mona inhand shall amount to $300, ind there be no applicant tot immediate rehef be andthey are hereby authorized to invest the same in some sectire stock, or loan thesame on bond and mortgage, for the purpose of creating a Pptru&c Peso; theInterest at which only shatl be employed to relieve the necessitous.—And, further,whenever other thoneya in their hands successively shall amount to $100, and notbe immediately required for use, the said sum shall be added to the perpetuaL fluid;which it is presumed will ultimately prove essentially beneficialto the object intend—

ed.—And likewise, that the said permanent fund shall in no wise be disposed ofbut by the order of three-Iiurths of this Association.6. Finally, it,s required that the Trustees of this Board present to this Association at their annual meeting, a statement of their funds, collections and disbursements; with whatever else may be combined with this benevolent object, and theperformance of their duty.N. B. Whereas it is hihly probable that benevolent persons will be disposed toremember the ..iIini.siers’ Widows’ Finud, while making their last will and testament,the following form of a bequest is respectfully submitted to their attention.I give and bequeath to my executors herein named, the sum of

Dollars. in trust for the Ministers’ Widows’ Fund of the HudsonRiver Baptist Association, and direct my said exectitors to pay the same to the person, who, at my decease shall be acting as Treasurer of the said Fund, whose receipt shall be sufficient discharge to them tberefor.

30. The consideration of the subject of the form of letters of commefl

ttion and dismission, referred to the churches by the Association of last

year, was indefinitely postponed.31. ‘The following sums were transmitted by the churches to the Com

vention in accordance with the vote of last year, vizsecond Brooklyn 7Schenectady ..

• 63 20ingston 27 00Zd Cli. Newark 16 00ecood Cli. Broome,Schohar1e Co. 2 00‘iVestkilt 8 50Athens 33 36Broom-st. N.Y 3 94Amity-st. N. Y 65 00Central Ch.N. 40 00Cossackie 40 00Saugerties 30 00.‘i’tatteawan 2 50tCinderhook 20 75Phillipstown 1st 2 00Peanut. Ch. Albany 100 00Vcat Ch. N. Y 25 00Collection after sermon 33 60

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Oliver-st. N. Y 150 00julberry-at. N. ‘s’ 50 00Mount Pleasant 70 00Hudson 52 50Troy 1st Ch 91 50Albany 1st Cli 100 00Catskill 2S 00Albany African 15 00South Church, N. Y 00 00Brooklyn 1st Cli 100 00Stanton-st.N.Y 75 00Lansineburgh 12 25North Church, N.Y 22 00Gibbonsville & tVest Troy 36 33Zion 5 00East Church, N. V 44 62Cairo 00 00

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32. Resolved, That the Moderator be instructed to remit $124 08

to H. Lincoln, Esq. Tress. of the Baptist Gen. Convention for Miss.purposes ; that $20 received for that purpose, $5 from Kingston, and$15 from Sand Lake Church, be paid to the American Baptist Home

Mission Society, and that the balance, $1469 60, be paid to Br. Peck,

the accredited agent of the New-York Bap. State Convention.33. Resolved, That the increasing liberality and enterprise of the

American Bible Society, in contributing last year, $6000, and in the last

four years, the sum of $17200, through the Bap. Gen. Convention in the

U. States, to aid our Missionaries in printing and circulating the sacred

Scriptures in Burmah and China, and also the present enlarged efforts

of this noble institution in c000exion with kindred societies to effect a

supply of the scriptures throughout the whole world as early as practi

cable, demand the gratitude, and call lbr the prayers and alms of every

church in this Association.34. Resolved, that this Association would express their gratitude to

God for the liberality manifested by the American Tract Society, in the

contribution of $5,150 for the distribution of religious tracts throughout

the benighted Empire of Burmah ; and whereas, it has been understood

that tile American Tract Society contemplate the speedy supply of the

whole world with religious tracts, this body would commend to the

prayers and alms of the churches the objects of that and every kindred

society.35. Resolved, that this Association cordially approve of tile resolution

of the American Baptist Home Miss. Society, to attempt to raise the

sum of $50,000, during the present year, and convinced of the para

mount importance of Home Missions in this country, it be recommended

to the churches of this Association, liberally to co.operate in carrying

into 1feet the resolution of the New York Baptist State Convention to

raise at least $10,000 as the quota of this State.36. Resolved, That this association desire to express their deep sense

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28. Brethren S. H. Cone, A. Maclay, Brouner, Field, McCarthy, C. C.Williams, ide, Winterton, Wm. R. Williams, B. M. Hill, John Bowen,C. C. P. Crosby, C. L. Roberts, E. Mcintosh, Wasson, Skinner, DanielJones, and Fox, were appointed Delegates to attend the next meeting ofthe New-York State Convention, to be held in Albany on the third Wednesday in October, 1835.

29. The Committee of arrangements presented the following report,which was adopted. The Committee recotnunentl that the Associationmeet on the third Tuesday in Jme, 1836, at 2 o’clock, P. M. Br. B. ‘T.Welch to preach the introductory sermon; Br. Leland Howard in caseof failure; at the close of which a collection to be taken in aid of thewidows’ fund.

Br. G. B. Ide to preach in the euening; Br. Chas. G. Sommers, hissubstitute. After the sermon a collection will be taken for the i’ewYork Baptist Theological Seminary.

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of gratitude to God for the remarkable success with which it has beenhis pleasure to crown the efforts of our Missionaries who are labouringin foreign lands, during the past year, and that while the Lord is openingnew and hitherto inaccessible elds of labour to the piety and the enterprise of our denomination, the Churches be especially requested to makethe future prosperity of our foreign Missions a subject of special prayerto him who bath promised to give to his Son the heathen for his inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for his possession.

37. Resolved. That this Association highly approve of the exertionsnow making by the American Sunday School Union, to supply theSouth and the destitute valley of the Mississippi with Sabbath Schools,and that we earnestly recommend these efforts to the attention and co•operation of the churches.

38. The following brethren were appointed Delegates to Correspond.lng Associations.

Boston, M. Going, Howard, Boston, 1st Church, Sept. 16.—Central, N. I. Crosby, 0. Winslow, Williams, Middleton, Brouner, Lnmbertsrilie, Oct. ]2.—LakeGeorge, N. Y. C. M’lntosh, Jdinerini, Sept. 2.—New Jersv, Cone, Winterton, W.D. Murphy, Covell, Burtington, Sept. 12.Z_Philadelphin, Pa. Cone, R. F. Winslow, Crosby, 5th Church,’P1itaJe1/1j0, Oct. G.—Rensselaerville, N. Y. Greene, Ba.ker, Stokes, Bill, Skinner, Kendall, Greenvitte, 2d Wethiesday in Sept.—Snlcnr, Ms.Going, Howard, Lowell, 1st church, Sept. 23.-_Saratogn, N. Y. Burke, Wayland,Graves, fz. M’Jntosh, Milion, ,krne 24 —Union, N. Y.Maclay, C. C. Williams, Burrows, Willis, 6w JiiUord, Sept. 1st JVednesdotj—Varren, R. I. Howard, Going,Providence, 1st Church, Sept. 9.—Worcester, N. Y. Green, Baker, Ctarkesville, 4thWednesday in September, 10 4. IlL

39. Resolved, That any member of this Association, who may attendAssociations with whom we correspond, shall be considered our delegate,provided he presents a copy of our minutes.

Adjourned to 9 o’clock, to-morrow morning. Prayer by brother Leland Howard.

Agreeably to appointment Br. John M. Peck of illinois preached at 1-2past 7 o’clock, P. M. from 1 Thess. 1—S. For from you sounded outthe word of the Lord not only in .Macedonja and .3lt00, but also itsevery place your faith to God ward is spreod abroad; so that we neednot to speak any thing.”40. Collection for the Convention—33 60. Prayer by Br. Grenellof Paterson.

1st. Resoived,That this Association will make an eflZirt to raise at least $1500 for

the Stare Convention, the ensuing year.2J. Resolved, That the Churches be earnestly requested to raise and transmit to

this body by their delegates, their respective proportions of this amount.

42. Resolved, That the New York Baptist State Convention be requested.to appoint Br. Peck, or some other agent, to visit the Churchesof this Association during the current year and present to them theclaitns of the Convention.

43. Brn. Crosby, Dodge, Winterton, Graves, Burrows, and Fox, wereappointed a Committee to consider and report whether any and whatalterations may be made in the standing resolutions of this Association.

44. Resolved, That this Association earnestly commend to the patronage of the churches the Anies-ican Baptist, printed in New-York andPhiladelphia, at present the property and under the editorial charge ofthe Rev. Jonathan Going, as affording at the same time a channel forthe diffusion of valuable intelligence, and a link for the preservation ofbrotherly union among the churches within the bounds of this Association; and further, that we approve and urgently commend the AmericanBaptist Magazine, the organ of the Foreign Mission Board, the New-York Baptist Reeister, the organ of the State Convention, and the Bap.tist Triennial Register, published by Ira M. Allen, Philadelphia, as de.serving, and by their character, and the influence of their contents, wellrepaying the liberal and systematic support of our brethren.

45. Resolved, That Brother Wm. R. Williams be requested to furnishfor publication, a copy of the sermon delivered by him on the first day ofour session, and that the Moderator and Clerk, be authorized to haveprinted such a number of copies, and to distribute the same, as they maydeem expedient.

46. Resolved, That professing as we all do tvhen uniting with thechurches of Christ, to give ourselves first unto the Lord, and then by hiswill to his Church, and seeking, as by such profession we are bound to do,the enlargement of the church, it becomes the duty of our large and moreprosperous churches to extend their bounds by the establishment of newchurches, when and where it may be practicable. And that the successwhich has been already given to colonies thus sent forth from olderchurches, both in the bounds of this Association and elsewhere, shouldstimulate to more earnest, more systematic enterprises of the same cast,sustained by a respectable share of the prudence, the property, and thepiety of the mother churches.

47. Resolved, That this Association highly approve of the efforts of theBaptist Education Society of the State f New York, in provi(lmg instruction for the rising ministry and that we recommend the Seminaryat Hamilton to the more vigorous support of the churches composingthis body.

48. Brn. Hill, Welch. Ide, Dodge, C. C. Williams, Graves, L. Bleeck.er, Covell, Baker, Burke, Willis, and Iltimphrev, were appointed to attend the Anniversary of the Am. Bap. Home Miss. Society, to be heldin New-York. tl;e Wednesday before the 2d ‘Thursday of May, 1836.

49. Resolved, That this Association reanrd with great interest the Bap.iist Institution established at Ahon, Ilhnois, recommend it with much

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Thursday lIoriiiny-, June lSt/i.Met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by Brother Israel Robords.The Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.41. The Committee to whom was referred the claiiiis of the StateConvention presented the following report, which was adopted.That they have had an interview with the Agent, and as the rtsult of their conference, are impelled to the conclusion that duty requires a more efficient effort tosustain the Convention in the prosecution of the important objects of their laboursunder this impression they are induced to recommend an i,iereaee of the annual appropriation ci this body. The grolving interest 01 their operations; the extent andimportance of the ffeld they occupy; the rapidly accumutatin,5 FoPulaUOn OttheWest,solicitinC at our hands, the word and the messengers of tile their recent pledgeof 10,OOO to aid the A. B. H. tliss. Soc. in cosnexion with the pressing claims ofthe theble and ilcst,tue churches within our own boundaries, unite the tows ci theirmotive, and urge upon us the necessity of renewed and liberal exertion, in the prosecution of the great objects they contemplate. The Cornmitte would recommendthe adoption nf the following Resol,itions

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OF THE COMt;TTEE ON THE STATE OF RELIGIONTn the performance of our laborious but delightful duty, we have found much tocheer the hearts of the faithfijl followers of ClirisL We tèel instified in confidentlyaffirming, that the blessing of the Lord has been with his people. True, in somecases, we are called to mourn with those who mourn. Some have struggled againsttemporal embarrassments, others grieve that they have left their first love, and Uponothers the spirit ofdelusion has cast its l.light, deceiving some. Such cases demandand inspire oursyinpathy In general, however, the aspect of things is more cheer,ing. A healthftil growth in numbers has not outrun the advancenient of thechurches in knowledge, grace and good works; and the bountiful benefactions of akind Providence have been sanctified, and rendered the savour of life unto life, bythe attendant and superior bestowinents of the Holy Spirit. Faith, Hope, and Charity, sweet sister graces, have yet their home in the bosom of the churches, and exhibit the efficiency of their blended and hannonious action in the various depart.ments ot Christian duty and philanthropic efibrt.A comprehensive view of the state of religion within our limits will be best givenby a detailed synopsis of the statements communicated to our body by the severalchurches. Such a summary we accordingly present, together with a table of statistical information on matters of interest to the cause of Zion.

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have enjoyed during the past year the ministerial laboursof brother Burroiva, whose immediate ordination is contemplated The church,while it retaizis its love for the truth, and professes unshaken fidelity to the Master,complains of the absence of that ardent affection, which is felt to be desirable, aswell as of the beclouded prospects of our denominational interests in that village.May the Lord, who hs answered the prayers of his people in sending them duringthe past year a beloved pastor, soon appear himself among them, to build up Zionand glorify his truth.Oljvr.5t. N. Y.—Tl5 old and respectable member of ourAssociation expressesgratitude to God for the restoration of the health and services of its pastor, whomthe afflictive hand of Providence had ibr several months laid aside from his work.It has dismissed a number of its members fir the purpose of strenuthcning weakerchurches, and rejoices Over several valued fellow-disciples, who have entered intorest. “The monthly concert is not only regularly observed, but has been for someyears one of the most interesting and profitable meetings held by the church. Thepastor is in the habit of spreading regularly before them till the missionary intelligence of the day. The result has been an increasing desire to be actively engagedin tIme great and glorious tvork of evangelizing the svorld.”Muitbcn.7j.st .?‘. Y.—Tt,s church, at the same time that it confesses reason forhumiliation, in the retrospect of its own unfaithfulness and unfruirfilness, expressesits Uratitzmde fr the contInuance of their beloved pastor’s oversight anu] instructions,which have been blessed of God to the conversion of some sinners, and the edification and comfort of the saints. It is enabled to perceive the good hand of the Lordin all the svay by which he has led them. A lurge number of brethren and sisters,dIsmissed fiom their body, have been formed into a new church. while those whoremain have been cemented in closer union, and quickened to tresh activity in thervjcc of the Lord.

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3.’guid Pkssant.—The lsbonrs of brother C. C. Williams, who lately entered intopastoral relations with this church, uppear to he blessed, and the brethren arc withfaith and fervent prayer, looking for a gracious visit from their divine Lord, Onehas already been baptized—the first admitted to that ordinance for more than threerears, and the first ftuits, sve trust, of a plentiful harvest.- Hudso,,.—A protracted meeting was held in November, at which the spirit of theLord was poured out. Many believed and were baptized. Subseqently a pro.tracted meeting was proposed to be held iii the neighbouring village, of Claverackand in February last commenced, under the direction of the pastor, and with thesanction ot’the church. The successive meetings were full of solemn interest, andat the end of about three weeks, a pleasing number related the dealings of Godwith their souls, and were added to the church by baptism. The vast concourse ofpeople who assembled on the occasion, witnessed, for the first time in that village,the ordinance scripturally administered.

First Church, Troy.—Since the termination of some trials which have agitatedthis church, the brethren have become united iii sentiment and feeling, and harmonious in action.—The few accessions by baptism have been olin interesting character,

Albany, First c/uurch.—The contemplated division of the church, and establishment of a nesv interest in this important city have heeii successfully accomplished,and with the most entire harmony. The happy consummauon of this delicatetransaction is gratefully and justly attributed to die Divine presence and guidance,in answer to unceasing prayer by the church. ‘foo much thankfulness cannot be’felt, that a matter, necessarily involving so many conflicting fiehngs and interests,should have been harmoniously adjusted, without injury to the feelings ofany members of the flock, and more especially, without any reproach upon the name andcause of Christ. Yet this is but a single item in tIme debt of gratitude incurred andacknowledged by this highly favoured church—a unit in the sum of God’s “precious thoughts to themwarrls.” The loss of numerical and pecuniary strength resulting from the division was felt as a peculiar discouragement by the enfeebledcompany that remained, as well as by their new pastor. By it, however, they werehappily led to realize their own sveakness, and impelled to look humbly up to Himfrom whom alone their help could come. And the desires of their subdued andwaiting hearts were granted them. The labours of their pastor met with early success, and the presence of the Holy Spirit tvas indicated among the conregation.The work was steadily progressive. An increased spirituality pervaded the church—an unusual solemnity was manifest in their meetings, and many of the unconverted confessed themselves convicted of sin, and concerned for salvation. Afterdue and praverfil deliberation it was resolved to devote a season to shiecial religiousexercises. They were continued during the greater part of two weeks. Thepreaching of the word, prayer Ibr the Holy Spirit, and special instruction in thecase of convicted sinners were the only means used to render their services productive ofa blessing to souls and of glory to God. The spirit of the meeting wastranquil; the feeling of a subdued nature, and the heavenly influence distilled likethe taIling dew, noiselessly on the heatts of awakened sinners. Very many rejoicing souls have “professed the good profession before many witnesses.” Inother respects the church has been greatly encouraged, strengthened and blessed.It is a pleasing circumstance, worthy of remark, and indicative of the faithfulnessof God, that the sacrifices made by this church for the advancement of the Redeemer should have been so soon rewarded, and tIme liberal measure with whichthey had meted, so fully measured unto them. For all their prosperity, they feelbound and privileged to ascribe “to God all the praise, the efficiency and the glory.” Amen.

Catskill.—They are at the present time destitute of preaching. They howeverevince a disposition to rely upon the truth and goodness of the Lord, and to makediligent use of all the means of grace which remain within their control, in thesteadfast hope that He, who is their strength, will appear at length their helper.

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faith. The Sabbath school flourishes by the blessing of God on the labojrof.,’“ band otfaithfut, zealous, and devoted teachers.” A temperance society formedin the school already numbers 47 children among its subscribers.South church N. Y.—No important change is reported. The statistics exhibit ahealthful growth in numbers. A liberal amount has been contributed to variousbenevolent purposes, and a pleasing tone of Christian feeling pervades the communications of the church. The Sabbath school has proved a blessing, and promisesmore good. In addition, an Infant school and two evening schools for white andcoloured adults, have been organized and prosper.first Church, Broeklyu.—ln its temporal interests this church has been bountifullyblessed during the past year. They have been enabled to erect a large, commo.dious, and elegant house, which is secured to the church. The debt which remainsupon it is within her control. She has also borne her part in contributing to thefunds, and otherwise promoting the interests of various benevolent iflstjtUtlofl5During the year a Young Men’s Home Mission Society, a Maternal association, and a Bible class, have been formed—all with the fairest prospers of largeand increasing usefulness. In spiritual blessings it has not so abundantly sharedbut with grateful remembrance of God’s past goodness. it expresses contidence iihis continued mercy and faithfulness, and a hope Ibunded in that mercy and faithfulness, that the good seed which has been affectionatelvsnwn, will be Watered fromon high, spring up and yield fruit unto eternal life.

Stanlen.st. JV’ Y. —The hand of the Lord is still more manifestly with this interesting church for good.—The past year has been marked by no event of a discoiirnging aspect, while a steady increase in numbers, and unbroken continuanceof love and harmony among the saints, give good evidence that God is in the midstolber. They give utterance to their heartfelt thankfulness for the faithful preaching of the word, “not in word only, but in power and in the Holy Glinst, and inmuch assurance,” and bear their testimony that this is ofa truth “a river, the streamswhereof make glad the city of our God.” Sabbath school prospers—7 teachers and 3 pupils having, dunng the past year, put on the Lord Jesus by a publicprofession.Lansingburgh.No special changes. Brother Keyes has removed, and thechurch is without a settled pastor. They however still enjoy preaching, and theregular administration of the gospel ordinances. Some mercy-drops have fallenduring the past year. Various benevolent insUtuflons are connected with, oraided by them. Sabbath school is flourishing. Five of the pupils have been addedto the church in the course of the year.North church,’.N. 1’.—This church acknowledges the riches of God’s long suf- -feting and forbearance towards their unfaithfulness, and that his goodness leadcththem to repentance. They have been blessed with unity among the brethren ; thegospel has been fully preached unto them, and souls have been born into thekingdom. To the various institutions in operation to promote the cause of theblessed Redeemer, they express an attachment which surpasses their means; still,to the extent of their ability, contributions have been cheerfully made.Gibbesmsvittc, and West Troy.—Brother Vaughn relinquished his pastoral connexion with this church early last year, and the ministry of the word has consequentlv been in a measure interrupted. They have recently settled brother Frederick S. Parke as their pastor, and are enjoying a good share of prosperity.Zien C/i., C’snmwatt.—This little company are, with genuine Christian lowlinessof mind, lamenting their manifold imperi”ections, and ardently sigh for the outpouring of the spirit and the revival of their own souls. Though small among thethousands ofJudah, their hearts are enlarged to embrace the whole church of thefirst-born, and bleed over the desolated length and breadth ofa fallen world.East Chmmrth, .V Y.—This church is “still praising God” for a season of refreshing with which he has liven pleased to visit them within a few months past.The interesting religious aspect of the congregation seemed to warrant and requirethe boTtling of a series of meetings. The season was signally blessed—and inthe pleasing result the refreshed and rejoicing church find reason to exclaim “TheLord bath done great things for us, whereot’ we are glad.” Among the numberadded to the church, thirty-seven are heads of families, several of them aced persons, and six formerly Pdobaptist members. Sabbath school is much blessed—twelve teachers and four scholars have been baptized. This church contemplatesthe erection of a larger and more convenient building for their worelimp. towardewhich subscnptions are now being solicited.

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Cairo.—As a church they ate itt being united in sentiment and in brotherly love. Few in number, and scattered over a large extent ot country, they experience peculiar embarrassments in their ehbrts to maintain the several interestsof Zion. Various causes have conspired to interrupt t!me progress of the building,the erection of winch was commenced last summer. Thee lope however soon torenew the ,vork. The church approves, and so fir as her circumstances permit,sustains the benevolent movements of’ the dlnv.

Lattingtoirmi.—They are still feeble, and have felt somewhat depressed, althoughthey continue steadfast in time Ihith and doctrine of’ Christ, and cordially fellowshiptheir smster churches and brethren of tha Association. But the indications of Di-vine Providence give promise at present of time dasvning of a brighter day. Lookingtipon the present as a most interesting and auspicious crisis, they are making effortsto secure the aid ofa settled pastor. May time Lord crown their efforts with success, and the united prayers 01’ this church and their brethren in Christ be effectualin conveying time word of life to the destir.imte rc’gion which they occupy—that thewilderness and solitary place may he glad or them, and tIme desert rejoice andblossom like the rose. ‘ Strengthen ye time weak hands, and confirm the feebleknees. Say to them that are of a fearful heart, be strong, thar not; behold, yourGod will come—he will come and save yoti.”

West Ru1tsda1e.—T1mi clmucim rejoices in time manifestation of that grace, whichbnngeth salvation to sinners, and enabletli saints to welk together faithfully andhappily in the obedience of time ttospel. Ten lmavc been admlcd by Imaptism.

Secend €‘hurrh, Broektmpi,—Tliey have at length experienced tIme gracious answerto their prayers for a faithful tinder shepherd, to go iii and out belbre them, andbreak unto them the bread of life. Elder Jolmmi Beethiamu has recently accepted acall to become their pastor. The brethren remain tirmn in time Ibith, united in love,and though feeble in themselves, are strong in the Lord. No event of special iatersst in their spiritual history has occurred. The erection of a more commodioushouse of worship is contemplated, and towards their success in this enterprise theprayers and liberality of their brethren arc solicited.

&hsnectady.—Vith expressions of grateful remembrance of the Lord’s goodnessin days gone by, is mingled the plaint ot’humihiation anti grief in view of their subsequent ingratitude and unt’ruitfulness. They however, stilt acknowledge a sourceof unfailing consolation, in the exhmaustles mere’,’ and tender pity ot’God, who hastoyed us not for our own sakes, but freely out of the riches of grace treasured up inChrist Jesus, his Son. Brather Gillet, having been removed to a distant sphere oflabour, was immediately succeeded by Brother J. M. C-haves, their present pastor.Their letter expresses a strong hope that a blessing will ensmme the present assembling of the ministers amid messengers in association, whom they wouid bid heartilywelcome to themr houses and hospitahities.

kmsigstsu.—Vithout having enjoyed any special season of divine influence, theyhave not been without hieart-cheeiiug evidence pt time presence and favour of thei’,Iaster. In the Ivinter past, they have constituted a bmanch of the church, about‘25 miles west iii Kingston, in time town of Vawarsing. TIns church has been againcalled to relinquish the services of a beloved pastor. They have, however, receivedtimely, etNcient, and acceptable aid from Brother McCarthy, thcir present pastor.

Seemed Church, Brsommtr.—Thev record the exp”rtermce of’ a shower of divine grace,powerful and rcti-eshmnv, but of short tinralmon, Eleven were added to the church’as its fruits. ‘They adhere to time unadulterated doctrimme of the cross, walk in peaceamid unity of the Spirit, and strive together fhr time Ibith o the gospel. Their limit-en temporal resources forbid so anmplc a commtrihmmtio to the rause of benevolence,as their desires would dictate. Indeed, they are unable to support the gospel athome as they could ivisim, or to complete time monte which tImes’ have undertaken tobuild to time hiraise Ct’ the Lord.

Wemfgitt,_A revival of religion commenced among our lmrethren at this place inSeptember last, and resulted in the addmtmmm ‘.1 ]i muenbers Tmv baptism. They mireat present wmthmout a Ttaor. Fi’omn tImi d stitmition tmCv fear that the interests ofZion are simlibrmng, amid therembre earnestly desire spem’dilv to procure one -

Second Church, j’ewemk, .V 1.—This church, has bm-i cci led to endure a contlicl,against a complication of adverse ctrcunsut:timccs, Opposition ti’oin without anddisunion within, have been arrayed :teainst hir peace amid prosperity. Time strengthof lrael has stistained her. He is her rock therefore she is not moved.’’ Thickhouse is stilt mmnfiaished, and they occtmpv the basement ommiy They are hopmng forhstter mlays, arid heir eyes ni-u directed hmcai’nuvard icr a blessimig on the labour ofBrother], Fl. Rickctt. whom they hope mviii ccii am with them a: thetr regularnastor.

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dThen.—This uitcrcsung atirl highly devoured church still holds on its way r.joicing. The past year htts witnessed a gradual enlargement outs borders, whilewithin the garden of the Lord, the iloivers of grace appear to bloom with health—fut freshness and unfading beauty. To their ilourishing Sabbath School, the brethren look as, ‘wider God, tile hope of the church.” Their accessions from thi nursery ot piety during the past scat aft bee teachers and sia scholars.Brootne-st. 5V 1.—” The Loni hats brought back the captivity of his peopletherefore Jacob rejoiceth and Israel is glad.” Deprived of the services of their latepastor by his resignation iii March last, the church invited Brother I. Knapp, atthat time providentially in the city, to commence and conduct a protracted meetingamong them. The effort was owned ot God and signally blessed. The solemninterest of the church continues unabated to the present time. Seventy one havebeen added to the church by baptism. To God they joyfully ascribe the glory. Onthe Temperance question, this churcls has taken a high and decided stand.miLy-sL. Y.—The history of this church during the past year seems to be thatof steady and healthful prosperity in both temporat and spiritual things. In theirepistle to the Association, with ascriptions of gratitude to God, are delightfullyblended the tones of confession and contrition, to which they acknowledge that hiunmorited and mis-improvcd mercies urge them. The heavy debt which restedupon their new and costly house has been reduced to an amount comparativelysmall and manageable. The congregation is increasing, and the church has beenmade to rejoice in a considerable accession to her numbers. We rejoice in thprosperity ut this youthful church, which though young in years, is old in the expedeuce of God’s goodness, and of which, as it has received much, niuch wilt be expected and much rcftuired.Central Church, .N’ Y.—Tliougli its growth has been only gradual and slow, itmanifests no disposition to Jespond, or in any degree to relax in diligence or devotedness. “ Brethren,” is tlietrlanguaee, “ we are living, as a chtirch, a life of faithupon our blessed Head.” In the entire ttnanimity of feeling, sentiment and action,which pervades and cements the church, as tvell as the ingatherings of some precious sotils to the fold, they recognize motives for thanksniving and praise, andtheirletter communicates the gratifying Ihct that no single case of discipline or censurehas yet disfigured the records of the church. One of their young men is preparing to follow the beloved Judoon and Kincaid to Bttrmah’s shore.Coxsaclcie.—The intelligence from this chttrchis of the most gratifying description.The word of the Lord has been Øritied, and tile king himself by the infiuenceof his spirit, appeared in their midst for the defence and enlargement of Zion.Saints have been revived and sinners converted. “He that is mighty hath donegreat things, and holy is his name—and his mercy is on them that fear him fromgeneration to generation.”

Sattgerties.—The epistle of this infant body comes to us from the midst of deepwaters. Many sorrows have compassed them around, and the hoods of ungodlymen have made thom afraid. En a time of spiritual dcclension, the Sons of errorand deceit have assailed them, and with but too melancholy success in turning awaysome, of whom better thumgs had been expected. A hitrthmer reduction of numbersand strength has been caused by time depressmnit of trade in that place atid the consequent retnoval of many of its inhabitants. They crave the sympathy and prayersof the faithful, arid stand in neetl ot umueli liberality in order to complete their placeof worship. This church stands in the midst of a benighted recion, a consistentbut solitary witness fir the truth. She is commended to die affectionate remembrance of the brethren.Malleawan.—This email and recently constituted church professes its steadfastadherence to the doctrine of the ospel, and manifests, amid many discoitrageinents,much of the joy and peace of the Holy Ghost. They have no regular place of it’orship and only occasional preaching; but thu-v CO3CV frequent seasons of prayer andChristian intercourse. They cii tee much thanklimiress for occasional aid from nitmustering brethren, and epeciahlv thr an arraneemeor. eecentiv made, by whichpreaching is secured to them once ii, hroe mmonths. Their reliaitce is still uponGod. I Ic is their strength; and he is tIme saving streumth of his people.”Kitederhoe/.—The external condition and prospects of this uifimnt churco havebeen much improved. They have during the past year en1oyed alt the ordinarymeans of grace. Thcmm clmmefdia’rmurcgemcnt arIses Itoiti time burden of debt whichrests upon them, from which we trust they will bc rehmcvcd by timely and ehicientaid.

phUihp3tOWit, 1st. Church —By time good hand of the Lord lmelpimig them, they lmavcompleted tIme house of worship in Canopila t-IohloW, about seven miles from theirother house at Cold Spring. A debt of only $150, remaills upon it. They furtherrecord the goodness of the Lord in prolonging cacir spiritual prospermty. They havem,oweyer, been calleil to part with Elder devan. since mvhose depart.itre the pmttpttslmave been 50pphieil by Brotbor Win. Diddle.

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Four churches have become connected with our association at this meeting, all ofwhich we welcome to our fellowship. These accessions, we are persuaded, will appear to be of more than ordinary interest. in the kind Providence particutarhY,’’’has resulted in the establishment of two new and important interests iii New-Yorheand Albany; the largest cities, not only within our associational limits, bet of thisthe first state in the union; we are called upon to acknotVledge the special favour ofGod, prospering the work and granting time requests of his devoted servants. Whilewe acknowledge His gracious agency imi this extension of our denonsiflational tmfluence, let us be encouraged to prove his faithfulness by similar cflbrts, frequently,methodically, extensively and harmnoniooslY made, to promote his kingdom and glorify his name.

Sand Lake (Rensselaer Cal—This church was cotistitttted in December, 1831,with eighteen members, and has Since then been sustained, built mtp, and proopered.They have recently purchased the exclusive property in their place of worship, haveenjoyed the stated administration f the word amid ordinances, have dwelled in unity,“as being heirs together of the grace of life,” and have gradually grolVfl in strength,till they have reached their present number—sixtY thur. Benevolent causes are appreciated among them, and liberally sustained by contribtmtt005 of their substance.Their Sabbath School has a respectable library.

?earl-ot. AL&anij._Encourag by matiifestattoris of dmvmne goodness, and sumslated by a sense of correspondent obligations, lill imrethiren of the First church, United with their pastor anti several gentlemen of the congregation,fl an effort to establish and sustain a new Baptist interest in the city of Albany. The enterprise wascommenced with sanctity and simplicity of purpose, and prosecuted tinder timemarked favour of God to a happy completion. Time pecuniary sacrifices, necessarilylarge, were cheerfully met; the church was comistitmmt.ed; a large, commodious andbeautiful edifice was erected in the centre of time cite, and set mipart for tile worshipof God. The church is ivalking together in time ,mnmtcd obedience tO die “ newcommandment” of its glorious Heatl, anti although a ca,utifluS chtscrttniflatmon is exercised in the admission of members, yet they cannot miomtbt, that the house whichthey have raised unto the glory of God, has already become ‘ the gate of heaven” tm

precious souls. This church has organized a regular and ehlicient system of ClmrietmaflbenevOlence, comprising the various objects of benevolent edhrt, both local amidgeneral.

&amkirg, Gerniany.—ThiS intereoting though imifant church, recently constutut5lhy Professor Sears of Hamilton Institutiomi, imas ihiroigh its pastor, Brother Otmclsemm,applied for admission into our Association. No statistical information Imas been comemunicated, but the striking and very pleasing cmrcnmnstaflc by which these Get-man brethren were brought to know and love the trmmth, and which led emmbseqtieflt!Yto their formation into a church according to gospel order, are extensively knows.It is confidently hoped that tile connexinmi winch hey have snught with us, and towhich we have cheertmilly acceded, will not only prove an immtercstiflC event in timehistory of this body; butt by the blessing ,uf God, result in iastttig l’enclit to ihmchurch, and the cause of Gospel truth on i,tlm sides of time .Ulanuc, be prmctingour knowledge and Increasing our love of titase thistant arid loretCi brethren, at,dgiving them tile beneht of our svmpatimiee. t,ra’Pt5, intl immmliiar’l co.eprattOfl

West CJmtmrr, F.—Atier lone arid prayermti Ishiberation, eughte- iht brethmrCnand sisters, bchoving that they cnuhd he more tuscuimi ml prtunoi.umtP time cmmtse iii heirMaster, separated by letter froumi time Mulberri_st. tmumri, anI l)v a U mmmcml, cnVeuI

ed r that purpose, were recognized as sum tnmispesdnnt church ‘ pmubhc rcl,guOuuS

crevices in the Mulberry-St Meeting tdtstsc. Their meLultioti is, to pialt thc tanhard of the cross, in some other portion or tho cute, arommuid winch thy trutt rhofriends of Christ will be seen to ethic. anti meGre wii:ehm .me pray that mumany tuophmvsmmf his grace may he seen to fall TimOttgm as vet wiLimCm a at) r atl st timi mt a

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Your Committee have thus presented you with a sYnopsis of the informireceived from the Churches. 4any interesting facts have been omitted in consideration of the limits of this Report, which has, notwithstanding, grown to sucha length, as to preclude any extended course of general remark.

State of the Churches.

Gratitude to the great Father of our mercies vviil suggest itself as the first sen..timent of every Christian heart, in review of the way by which He bath led us.—Temporal prosperity has, in a good degree, been vottchsafed to all the churches,while some under the experience of the unmerited bounty of Providence, are constrained to bear loud testimony to his praise. “Thou preparest a table before mein the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runnethover.” It is to be hoped that in this time of their abundance, such churches will notbe backward to supply the wants of the poorer saints. Liberality is a lovely grace;God loveth a cheerful giver. “ Therefore as ye abound in every thing, see that yeabound in this grace also.”

Bentvotent Operations.

It is most pleasing to observe, that with a general increase of ability, we recognize a correspondent enlargement of desire to abound in every good work. A disposition is more than ever manifested to trust and to test God’s faithfulness by theactive employment of those means, which lie has instituted for the establishmentand extension of Zion. Both’oreign and Home Missions enjoy the confidence,the prayers, and the co-operation of the churches. The striking circumstance, thatby reason of their liberality, the amount contributed by this Association to the Treasury of the State Convention, will be almost double that promised, furnishes happyevidence that they-are ever ‘ zealous of gooii works.” A no less important improvementis the substitution of systematized etibrt in the place of fitful and irregularmovements, in the cause of benevolence. We trtist that through all the churches adegree of attention will be given to this object, commensurate with its great importance.

Tract, Education, Temperance, and Maternal Societies are increasing in number and efficiency.

Sabbath Schools and Bible Ctusss

Arc appreciated and sustained generally throughout our bounds. In not a fewinstances, their instructions have been owned by the great Heed of the Church,in bringing souls to a saving knowledge of the truth. These interesting means ofgood are commended to the renewed regard and enlarged liberality of the churches. They exhibit to the eye of faith a rich promise of certain usefulness under God,not only as bringing immortal minds within ihe reach of divine truth, hut as operaing to raise a generation of Christians, enriched with an extensive knowledge ofthe Scriptures, and imbued with an implicit reverence for its authority. Nor canwe adopt a more sure and ready measure than this, towards the banishment of error,the restoration of uncorrupted truth, and the establishment of the churches in primitive simplicity and purity of doctrine.

S101e of Rctigioct.

In spiritual things also, our Association has been largely favoured. With butfew exceptions, the hills of Zion have been occupied he the sower, rime dews ofheavenly grace have gently distihld and quickened tire sued, and the increase hasbeen given while in some instances, under mole coptous showers of divine influence,have sprung up abundant harvests unto eternal life. Oh give thanks unto theLord, for lie is good, fur his mercy endurethi for ever.”

It is not strange that amid this general prosperity, there occur some cases, thatexcite other than pleasurable emotions in our bosoms. In the dispenamirisno of anall-wise Frovidcncc. aflhiciions are nyarmably mimigled with our Jove. “ Cloudsand darkness are about the throne” of the inscrutable Jehovah, and if usc cast ashade ofglnoos over some spot’ cf the rzlntbdeomng prospect wInch we contemplate

itoeed net excite surprise. Let is only be careful, that it is not our ifliauitio thatseparate between our God end us, iior our sins that have hid his lace from ourbrethren. To them, who sit in sorrow, we owe and tender the tribute 01 oar Christian sympathy, and remind them of the higher cosoIationsot Christian truth.—‘Fear not, for thou shalt not be ashamed; neither be thou confounded, for :hou shaltnot be put to shame, for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth and remember thywidowhood no more. For thy maker is thy husband ; the Lord of Hosts is hisname.”

Conclusion.

Finally, brethren, in the retrospect of our history, as an Association for the gloryef God and the good of men, what demand do we discover for devout thankfulness,what motives for deep humiliation ; what encouragenient to unwavering confidence ; what call to renewed, unwearied, and largely increased exertion in the causeto which we are devotcd. Beyond us stretches a prospect equally full of arousinginterest. Before, the opening eye and advancing progress of extended philanthropy,the limits of benevolent action have rapidly expanded, until the field has becemeavowedly the world. An enlarged knowledge ot its wants and capabilities is alikeurging the necessity, and encouraging the prosecution, ot the most liberal schemesof Christian eflbrt. Whether, therefore, we turn to the past or present, we meetthe force of mingled motives calling us to steepleas activity, and untiring labour.Let the goodness of God lead us to repentance; let his precious promises stimulate and sustain us; let the cry otperishing souls awaken us from sleep ; and letthe love of Christ constrain us, to he ever abounding in the work of the Lord.Above alt, eonscioos of our perfect weakness, and taught by painful experience thefolly of a false reliance, let us in the exercise of an humble and God-honouringfaith, and the practice of unceasing prayer, look upward to our strength, until hccomes “to establish and to make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.” “Amen, evenso, come, Lord Jesus.”

52. The Committee on the standing resolutions reported, recommending sundry amendments which were adopted, and the resolutions, asamended, are as follows:

STANDING RESOLUTIONS.

1. Reselued, That we most afihciionatelv request our churches to attend puncwallvon the Monthly Concert of Fraijerfor the spread oft/me Got pet, and to endeavour by allproper means to excite and strengthen a Missionary spirit among our people ; andthat they engage with renewed energy anti zeal in promoting the interests of Foreign and Domestic Missions, which at this moment loudly call for the best exertions,the fervent intercrssions, and the liberal donations, of every Christian.

2. Reseteed, We also recommend our churches to observe the concert of prayerfor Sabbath Schools, on the second Monday evening of every month.

3. Whereas it bath pleased the Lord to infittence many of the friends both of thesouts and bodies of men, to make a stand against the desolating custom ot’drinkingand trafficking in intoxicating liquors, and believing also that those pursuits are destructive to good morals in the community, and the example opposed to the best interests of the churches. Therefore

That it he recommended to tile churches composing this Associaation, to unitC their eflbrts in the general objtct ot putting a stop to die tmse of thedeadly poison ; and especially, that they advise their own members to abstain fromtnanuthccurmg and vending distilled spirits.

4. Rrsol red, That the A usociation recommend so the churelmes of which it is cviii-posed, to observe the orut Monday in January ot’eauh year, iii the exercise of rid,gious tasting and prayer to Almighty God fur his blessing upon the ururions meansemployed for the conversion of the world to tie obedience ni the thith.

5. Rrsstred, That the religious education of he young, is a duty commendingitself to every parental and Christian feeling ; diet this Association hail with gratitude the increasing interest manithuted by Christians generally, in Sahhathm SchoolInstruction, and the tokens of enlarged sticcesu with which God is prospering thattnstitmit,on;—Thac they commend to all the ch’irchies of ibm body, the estshhishtnentand tncressc of these Schools, to be I mrnislicd with good Lmbr-srice, and to receivewguttnr visits from the pastor. -

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