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Visitation of Shipping.-Often, indeed, have I been led to exclaim,— "Who hath believed our report, and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?' But for the last two months, I can truly say, many have heard the glad sound, and have liberty found through the blood of the Lamb. A few cases may serve to establish the fact. On board the S- of L-, the mate was led, from attending Bethel meetings, to think seriously on the salvation of his soul. On my first interview with him he expressed his fear of being saved as follows: 'Oh, sir, I fear there is no pardon for me, my sins have been so great.' I replied,' the blood of Christ cleanseth from all sin.' Pointing out to him from scripture, the power and willingness of God to save, even unto the attermost, all that come unto him through faith in Christ-the tears rolled down his manly cheeks-his fears gave way— and, looking very earnestly, he said, 'Do you think there is mercy for MEfor such a sinner as I am?' I replied by quoting Isaiah i. 18-'Come, now, let us reason together, saith the Lord,' etc. Much religious conversation took place. A Bethel meeting was held in the evening, in the tier, where the ship lay. He attended, and here the Lord blessed his soul.

Several Bethel meetings were afterwards held on board the S-; and this young man, having tasted that the Lord was gracious, took an active part in inviting all around to attend. During this period, the captain was absent in the country; and the day after his return to the ship, I had occasion to call on board; after speaking to the mate, I was introduced to the captain, when the following conversation took place : CAPT. Why, sir, there is a wonderful change taken place in my mate, since I have been absent.

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CAPT. For the better? yes. I could scarcely believe such things could take place in so short a time. I see it's a very excellent thing to be religious.

Mis. Yes, sir, the religion of Christ is worthy of our utmost attention. I am glad you think so highly of it.

CAPT. Why, religion seems to have done much for my mate; I wish I was more religious than I am; but I have not thought much on the subject yet. From this time I shall, I trust, be in earnest about this work.

Mis. It is an important work, and you will need divine assistance; this you only can obtain by application to the throne of grace.

CAPT. Well, I hope I and my mate shall both enjoy the sweets of religion this next voyage. I am happy to hear you have had the Bethel flag hoisted on board here whilst I have been away. You are at liberty to hoist it any time you please,

It was immediately hoisted, and the captain looking up, said, 'I am very glad to see that flag at the mast-head of my vessel.' Much pleasing conversation followed. As for the mate, every interview I had with him proved to me his growth in grace. On parting at our last Bethel meeting, many tears were shed by this young man, whilst he put into my hand a slip of paper, containing his address, begging me to write him. This I have engaged to do.

Another circumstance was that of an old sailor, who had sailed with me about fifteen years ago. When I got on board the vessel in which he was, he came running aft, and taking me by the hand, said, 'Ah, master, how do you do? I am glad to see you.' I looked at him with some little surprise, when the sailor said, 'You don't know me sir.' I replied, 'No; I really do not.' 'Ah,' said he, 'I have run a long way to leeward, since you last saw me; but thank God, at a Bethel meeting at

MISSIONARY. I hope for the better, Liverpool, I was taken all-aback

thrown on my beam-ends-and have

lately shipped a new course, and hope soon to get up in the wake of some who are sailing on in full sail to the port of glory.'

'Where are you going to hoist your flag to-night, sir; will you have our ship? I'll speak to the captain.' He immediately went below; soon came up, saying, 'Hoist the flag! hoist the flag!' Whilst the flag was hoisting, the captain came on deck, and turning to me, said, 'I am happy to see you on the present occasion; I hope your coming on board this evening, will be made a blessing. I have two very excellent men on board; one I understand has sailed with you, and he is very anxious to be rendered useful to all on board. I am not ashamed to acknowledge I have received much benefit from him myself,' The evening came, I attended; the sailor alluded to, after we had sung a hymn, engaged in prayer: so powerful, scriptural, and devotional, were his supplications, that we were all much affected, and the captain and several others were bathed in tears. Two other sailors engaged in prayer with holy ar. dour. I scarcely ever recollect such a season. Twenty-one were present, and I trust the greater part felt the power of God.

On board the A- and M-, in company with my esteemed brother, Mr. Rowland, I had an opportunity of addressing upwards of one hundred sailors on the deck; all was deep attention, and a solemn awe seemed to pervade every mind.

A second meeting was held on board the same vessel in company with several Welsh christian friends. I addressed them from those words, 'The wages of sin is death.' The number present was about one hundred and twenty. This also was a most affecting season, and, I trust, rendered profitable to many. I am happy to state, that there is a general spirit for hearing the word, excited amongst our brother sailors coming from the Principality. Very many of

the captains are decidedly pious men, who, when they attend Bethel meetings, endeavour to take the whole of their crews with them. Hence I have seen twelve ships' boats at one time, attached to the vessel where the Bethel meeting was held. Would that other cap. tains followed their example, and become the leaders of their crews to Bethel meetings, and the sanctuary of God! Then might we hail the near approach of that glorious era, when the 'abundance of the sea shall be converted' to the church of Christ.

I have visited about 330 vessels; distributing tracts, and holding religious conversation with hundreds of sailors, by whom I was very kindly and courteously received. I have dedicated five new ships to the Bethel cause; have held twenty-six services afloat, and eleven services on shore; and have obtained fifty-eight vessels for agents.

Greenhithe. Services have again commenced on board the ships detained in Long-reach, and off Greenhithe, and we anticipate the happiest and holiest results in the conversion of souls to Christ.

I had the pleasure of spending the first sabbath, and of opening the services for the season. A very kind feeling was manifested on the part of the captains and sailors amongst whom my lot was cast during the day. New pleasure seemed to beam in many an eye, when I informed them that the services would be continued every sabbath through the summer and autumnal months. I held two services on board different ships, which were numerously attended; and amongst the sailors, I found many earnestly enquiring after the way of salvation. May the Lord pour his richest blessing upon the labours of his servants!

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word spoken-the tract given-or the invitation to attend the means of grace are not in vain. Meeting nine sailors at one of those houses, on a sabbath morning, the following conversation took place :

MISSIONARY. Well, my lads, how are you all to-day?

SAILOR. All be aboard, and in the Gulph stream.

MIS. Why, brother, your's is a dangerous state, I'm afraid you've got your head the wrong way.

SAIL. (Looking very earnestly at me.) Wrong way! why, sir, I have been trying to get on the other tack a long time, and my crazy barque won't answer her helm.

MIS. Have you made your case known to the pilot, Jesus Christ, who also is the Captain of our salvation? The word of command is, "look unto me, and be ye saved." Come, come, my lads, let's have ye all under way, the gales of grace are yet blowing fair -out all canvass this morning, and make sail for the house of God; "this is the accepted time, this is the day of salvation."

SAI. Will you go with us?

MIS. I will, and wait until you are ready.

SAIL. Here's go then, (speaking to the other sailors.) I say, avast there, this won't do, let's be off, all hands to chapel-don't lose a minute-don't be afraid, sir, I'll get them along.

All was bustle for about ten minutes. My conversation continued with those who were ready to go, and on leaving the house, I had the pleasure to see seven fine young men following me to the Sailors' Chapel. In conversation with some of them afterwards, I found that the sailor whom I first addressed was the son of a minister, in the north of England; when I was informed of this, I made it my business to see and speak with him; he wept much, and I trust the Lord will not only restore him to his friends, but to his favour,

In this and other ways is the Lord bringing about his gracious designs and gathering in the long-neglected sons of Zebulon.

On the wings of every wind, Sailors are brought home to God, Free salvation now they find Pardon sealed through Jesus' blood. Shout the tidings far and wide, Until all the sailors hear.

Spread abroad the joyful sound
Of salvation,-sovereign-free;
The dead do live,-the lost are found;
Let the glorious echo flee,

Until all the sailors raise

Songs to our Immanuel's praise.

I have just received the pleasing intelligence from Riga, that a succession of Bethel meetings have been held on board the ships of several pious captains, at which from two to three hundred have attended; and that in the providence of God a young gentleman, who had gone out from England in the spring of the year for his health, feeling an earnest desire for the souls of the people, ministered to them in holy things. Good news may therefore be expected from this quarter. This is another proof that God is working both at home and abroad.

First Station. Mr. BENSON. During the past quarter, forty-eight meetings have been held on board ships in the upper and lower pools; the average attendance, fourteen. Many have been deeply interested, and expressed thankfulness, and some have manifested indifference, expressed their determination not to attend. On one occasion, the mate of a vessel took the flag, and hoisted it; but the captain coming on board, with an oath, ordered it down, declaring he would have no Bethel meetings or parish flags on board his vessel. One of our old Bethel ships being in the tier, the flag was taken from the other, and hoisted on it,—a meeting held,-and twenty attended. On another evening, the flag was ad

mitted on board a essel, where it had not been before. The captain coming on board, found the flag hoisted, attended in the evening, and at the close of the service, said, 'Sir, whenever you choose, and it is convenient, I shall be most happy to accommodate you, indeed I shall always be glad to see you, and attend your services.' On board another vessel, (the captain being absent in the country) the mate was induced to take the flag; a service was held, at the close of which he stated, it was the first time he had ever attended a Bethel meeting, and mentioned the good he had received, with the impressions made on his mind. The vessel lay some weeks in the river, and I held two other meetings on board; he expressed still greater thankfulness. He attended several other meetings held by brother agents. When I last conversed with him, he declared himself a penitent, praying man, decided for God. The captain on his return, was much surprised at finding so sudden an alteration in the mate, gave him full liberty to receive the Bethel flag, and said, he should like to attend himself, when business did not prevent. Thus I hope a work of grace is begun which will be perfected unto the day of Jesus Christ.

Many captains have declared their willingness to admit the flag, and to attend the services; and some have regretted that meetings have not been held on board their vessels before, so that from such indications, we may believe the work of God is progressing among our seamen.

I may mention a circumstance which occurred a few weeks since. Being seated in the cabin, waiting for my congregation, a gentleman entered, stating that he had seen the Bethel flag waving as the signal for divine worship, and the recollection of early impressions made him determine upon visiting the vessel about the time of worship, that he might observe the mode of conducting the service, and witness the devotion and piety of seamen, so as to pre

pare his mind as to future similar services. Believing he was a christian minister, I proposed his taking the lead in our engagements, which he declined, stating, he came as a hearer and an observer. Having gone through the service, he concluded very sweetly and suitably in prayer; after which he explained his object, stating, he was about to become a clergyman of the established church, and should be ordained on the sunday week following, and then proceed to the Indies as a missionary, and felt a deep regard for seamen ; some branches of his family being engaged in sea occupation. Having walked with him through the city, we parted, cordially commending each other to the good will of him, who is able to save in all the perils of sea and land, to direct all our future steps, and to succeed each with his divine blessing.

Second Station. MR. GANNELL.In presenting a report for the past quarter, I feel impelled by every sentiment of devout gratitude, to acknowledge the divine protection, assistance, and blessing in my arduous, but delightful labours among our seafaring brethren.

The number of services on shipboard has been twenty-four, and although the attendance has varied from ten to forty, the interest manifested has invariably been most encouraging. On one occasion a scene presented itself which I can never forget, and which I doubt not eternity itself will renew. The meeting consisted of five captains, two mates, and thirteen seamen and lads; out of this number, two captains, one mate, and three seamen engaged in fervent and wrestling prayer; and if ever acceptable prayer was offered to God on board a floating vessel, it was then. It was indeed the eloquence of the heart transformed and sanctified by the Holy Spirit-warmed by the love of Christ-and glowing with sincere compassion for the souls of their un

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this is only a specimen of what we frequently witness. And who can doubt but that such frequent and fervent supplication offered to the Father of mercies, by these sons of the ocean, will be answered by times of refreshing being granted from the presence of the Lord. In addition to this, instances are not wanting to prove that the affectionate and faithful appeals addressed to the consciences and hearts of our seamen, are receiving the divine sanction and blessing.

One little incident may not be unworthy of record. On boarding a vessel, I was accosted by an interesting young man, who intimated a wish to have a word with me, as he expressed it. He said, "Do you remember, Sir, preaching on board this ship, about two months since? If you don't, I do. You said that to us then, which I shall never forget." I replied, "My dear

young friend, I am in the habit of saying many things when I come on board, and I hope with real affection and love to your immortal souls. But what did I then say that you now remember?" "Why, you warned the young then against evil company, and you begged us to have one scripture truth always before our minds when exposed to temptation; and it was this, "How shall we do this great wickedness and sin against God." May this impression issue in his saving conversion to God! Many other pleasing scenes and circumstances might be recorded indicative of a gracious work amongst our seamen. The precious seed long since scattered, is beginning to spring up :— the bread cast upon the waters, is now being found :-the fields are ripening for the harvest, and showers of heavenly influence seem only to await our fervent prayers, and our believing expectations.

CONTINENTAL TRANSACTIONS.

It is truly gratifying to know, that unusual exertion is made in several parts on the continent, to provide for the moral and spiritual exigencies of our seamen. In some places, we can refer to the labours of regularly ordained chaplains, as resulting in the most cheering effects,—and in other parts, to the pure and devoted efforts of our Bethel captains, who, in conformity with their own recorded resolution, are everywhere seeking the salvation of their brethren. Surely the day is not distant, when the abundance of the sea shall be converted. ARRIVAL OF THE REV. E. E. ADAMS, AT ST. PETERSBURG.

It affords us unmingled pleasure, to announce the safe arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Adams, in the Russian capital; to state that our esteemed brother has not only been welcomed back to the interesting scene of his labours, but has entered on his sacred duties at Cronstadt, with renewed and increased prospects of success. The following is Mr. Adams' letter, addressed to the Secretary :—

St. Petersburgh, June 28th, 1841. REV. AND DEAR SIR... Once more has kind Providence permitted me to write you a short account of my mis

sionary labours and success. Religious services were held yesterday on board the 'Argo,' Capt. Forley, from Boston A convenient place was fitted up for

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