good things, though you did not know nor do his will. He has revealed his will to holy men of old, who wrote it down, and the book is in our possession. If you read it, and pray to him, he will give you infinitely greater spiritual happiness than you have ever yet en

one could read, was the only guide, to direct, presence the preservation of our lives? Do you them to the Savior. not recognise in him and in him alone, your Father and your Lord? Does not your underJEHOVAH THE ONLY PROPER OBJECT OF RE-standing view it most probable, that if you ask LIGIOUS WORSHIP.-Rev. B. Schmid, at Maya.him for any good thing, he hears you, and can veram, India, says: I proceeded to the idol grant your request? You have enjoyed many car, which was being drawn in a street near the river. The people who drew it had gone to their dinner. To attract the attention of those who passed, I asked a man whether the idol was still in the car, or in the small house. He replied, "Still in the car." "What does he do there?" "He rests himself." But Ijoyed. But what can your idol do for you, inquired, "Is there not a being that makes which, you say, is often weary? I took out of plants, trees, beasts, and men, grow by day my pocket a tract, and read it to him and 20 and night, without interruption-who keeps people who had assembled. I gave it to him sun, moon, and stars in their places, and at his request; exhorting him, when he read makes them regularly move by night and day it, to ask the light of the Great God. Mr. S. -who enables you and us all to walk, work, says, The demand for tracts and books belie down, rise again, whenever he pleases? came so great, that the people endeavored to Can you think that this Being is ever weary? tear them out of his hands. Thus the good Must you not ascribe to him the origin of the seed of evangelical truth is scattered, and world, and the order and regularity in which may yet, under the influence of the Holy Spiall visible things continue from year to year?rit, yield a rich and abundant harvest. Must we not ascribe to his power and omni

SYNOPSIS OF RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

The American Board propose to enlarge 1. The institution is well endowed. It has their missions during the present year, and two professors, Rev. Enoch Pond and Leonard desire to send out 107 missionaries, and 90 Woods, jun., who are said to stand high in the male assistant missionaries, including 29 phy-esteem of the Christian community; and it sicians, 50 teachers, 11 printers and binders will soon have another. to be employed in the fields of West Africa, European Turkey, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan, Thibet, Singapore, Siam, China, Indian Archipelago, Sandwich Islands; and among the Rajpoots, Mahrattas, Tamul People, and North American Indians. The Board, to meet the demand, have appointed 25 missionaries, and 8 assistant missionaries; viz.: 6 physicians, one teacher, and one printer; and they very forcibly address the Christian public upon the importance of supplying the deficiency.

The Princeton Theological Seminary is suffering for want of pecuniary support; but, in other respects, it is prosperous. In the catalogue for 1835 and '36, are the names of two resident licentiates; 28 students in the first class; 52, in the second; 48, in the third-total, 130.

The Theological Institute of Connecticut, located at East Windsor, has 26 students, who are pursuing studies preparatory to the ministry. Its faculty consists of three professors-Rev. Dr. Bennet Tyler, president and professor of Christian theology; Rev. Jonathan Cogswell, professor of Ecclesiastical History; Rev. William Thompson, professor of Biblical Literature.

A Call from India.-A letter, (says the N. H. Observer,) has been received at Andover Seminary, signed by 13 English missionaries in Bengal, earnestly requesting that missionaries would go out from this country, and preach the Gospel to the heathen in India. Moral Necessities of Louisiana.-A corresWhen American missionaries first went out, pondent of the New Orleans Observer, speakthey were not allowed to stay in British India. iug of Louisiana says: We are incomparably Now the Macedonian cry is, "Come over and more destitute of Protestant religious and litehelp us." A crisis is rapidly forming in In-rary institutions, than any other state in the dia. Numerous Hindus are relaxing their hold on the religion of their fathers, and are in danger of swerving into Atheism. The only remedy is the Gospel of Christ. Who will go and preach the Gospel in India?

Bangor Seminary.-From the catalogue of the current year it appears, that the number of students of theology is 45-in the senior class is 7; the middle, 16; junior, 21; resident,

Union. We have fewer Protestant preachers, churches, and schools, than any other state. Many a little village in the North contains a greater number of Protestant preachers, than there are Presbyterian and Episcopal preachers in our entire state. Along the western bank of the Mississippi, through the whole extent of the state-400 miles-presenting an almost continuous settlement of respectable

planters and several villages, there is not a single Protestant church. We have annually sent abroad thousands of dollars for the benefit of other states. What have we done for Louisiana? So far from having resources to build up the institutions of other states, we must look abroad for aid to build up our own. This plain statement of facts demands the special attention of wealthy Christians in the North.

Calvin's Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans, translated by Francis Sibson, Trinity College, Dublin, has been recently published by J. Whetham, Philadelphia, in a neat style, with a good likeness of the Reformer. It is believed that the translation has been faithfully executed, and that the work will be read with attention and interest.

future state. Many believe in the transmi gration of souls, and a mere animal future ex istence. Their moral depravity exceeds the conception of those who have not witnessed it. Their miseries are very great, arising from despotic governments-religious customs, selftorture, suttees, &c.-the want of natural affection-cruel wars-indifference to each other's woes-sense of insecurity-unrestrained passions-deep degradation of females.—Their prospects for eternity, dying in their sins; are hopeless; for they know not the Savior.

4. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS-containing the following particulars: Extent of heathenism— 600,000,000 perish every thirty years-20,000,000, every year-54,794, every day-2,283, every hour-38, every minute-the Gospel the only remedy for heathenism.-What is doing for the heathen?-What ought to be done for the heathen?-Can 30,000 missionaWe have before us a new work, entitled ries be furnished?-Can the church support "MONTHLY CONCERT, with Facts and Reflec- 30,000 missionaries?-A Bible for every fami tions, suited to awaken a Zeal for the Conver-ly in the world-Tracts for the heathen-Sys. sion of the World. By HARVEY NEWCOMB, tematic giving-Auxiliary societies-How to Pittsburgh Published by Luke Loomis, No. 79 Market Street.

NEW PUBLICATION.

This work is recommended by the Pastors of the First, Second, and Third Presbyterian Churches of Pittsburgh, the Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Allegheny, and the Editor of the Pittsburgh Conference Journal. The subjects considered by the author are the following.

1. THE MONTHLY CONCERT-or union of Christians every where in prayer for the blessing of God upon the efforts of the church for the conversion of the world. He shows what preparation is necessary on the part of the people and the minister, and how to render the meetings interesting.

begin the year. A missionary map accompanies some copies of the work, and shows, by different colors, the different degrees of moral light or darkness which pervade the nations of the earth.

I have given only an imperfect sketch of the work of Mr. Newcomb. But it is hoped that those who love Christ, and desire to do his will in reference to the heathen, will procure and read it for themselves; and that, while they are gratified with its contents, their zeal in his cause will be kindled, and their prayers become more importunate for a copious effusion of his life-giving Spirit "upon ALL FLESH."

A. J.

2. ENTIRE CONSECRATION TO GOD-giving. his glory and spiritual kingdom the highest FOREIGN MISSIONARY CHRONICLE. place in our affections and lives, according to The readers of the Chronicle are aware, his command; "Whatsoever you do, do all to that Three Volumes of this work have been the glory of God." This is the duty of all-published, and the Fourth Volume is in promissionaries--ministers of the Gospel--all Christians, whether farmers, mechanics, mer-which is furnished by the use of a small type, gress. Considering the quantity of matter chants, lawyers, or physicians; who ought to devote their powers, talents, wealth, and influence, to his glory.

3. THE CONDITION AND PROSPECTS OF THE

it must be admitted that the subscription price is exceedingly low. The attention of a considerable number of subscribers in making HEATHEN-which Christians ought to know, knowledged; and the failure of others, it is beregular annual payments is gratefully acthat they may be induced to send them the lieved, is to be attributed rather to the difficulGospel. Their state may be learned from the published researches, journals, and letters tion to make payment. Such are respectfully ty of remitting small sums than any indisposi. of missionaries. More than 200 millions of requested to avail themselves of the opportu men are Budhists, who worship imaginary benity which will be presented of transmitting ings, the spirits of deceased ancestors, and numberless idols. Above 50 millions worship the Grand Lama-a deified human being More than 100 millions worship the deity under three forms-Brahma, Vishnu, and Siva. Their religious rites evince extreme degradation and cruelty. They are ignorant about al

whatever is due by the delegates who will be appointed by the different Presbyteries of our church to attend the meeting of the General Assembly in Pittsburgh, in May next.

List of Contributions in our next number.

VOL. 1V....No. 5.

PITTSBURGH, MAY, 1836.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

TSCHOOP, A CHRISTIAN INDIAN.

Tschoop, of the Mahikander Tribe of Indians in North America, it is believed, was truly converted to Christ before the middle of the last century, by the instrumentality of Rev. Henry Rauch; and labored with much fidelity, self-denial, and steadfastness, as an Assistant in the Mission of the United Brethren. The following memorial of his conversion, character, experience, and decease, is derived from Loskiel's History of the Mis

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Heathen, and that I ought to give Him my heart, I felt a drawing within me toward Him; but my nearest relations, my wife and children, were my enemies; and my greatest enemy was my wife's mother: she told me, that I was worse than a dog, if I no more believed in her idol; but, my eyes being opened, I understood that what she said was altogether folly, for Ï knew that she had received her idol from her grandmother. It is made of leather, and decorated with wampum; and she, being the oldest person in the house, made us worship it; which we have done, till our Teacher came, and told When Tschoop was introduced to Mr. and died for us ignorant people. I was astonus of the Lamb of God, who shed His blood, Rauch, he readily answered in the affirma-ished at this doctrine; and, as often as I heard tive the question put to him by the latter, it preached, my heart grew warm. whether he wished for a teacher, to instruct dreamed often, that our Teacher stood before him in the way of salvation; and said he de- me, and preached to me. Now I feel and besired to know better things than he did, lieve, that our Savior alone can help me by the but knew not how or where to find them. power of His blood, and no other. I believe The Indians were all poor and wicked; but that He is my God and my Savior, who died it might be profitable to have a teacher dwel- on the cross for me, a sinner. I wish to be ling with them. Mr. Rauch repaired to the baptized, and frequently long for it most ar Indian Town, Shekomeko, where Tschoop dently. I am lame, and cannot travel in and his friend Shabash resided, and preach- winter; but, in April or May, I will come to ed the Gospel with simplicity and fervor. you. The enemy has frequently tried to make me unfaithful; but what I loved before, I conBut his testimony was generally treated sider more and more as dung. I am, your with scorn and contempt. Tschoop, the poor wild Tschoop." greatest drunkard among them, was the first whose heart was awakened through the He was baptized at Shekomeko, April 16, grace of Jesus Christ. He asked the Mis- 1742, and received the name of John. This sionary, what effects the blood of the Son of man, who formerly more resembled a wild God, slain on the cross, would produce on bear than a human being, was now transthe heart of man. Mr. R. rejoiced to hear formed into a lamb; and all, who beheld him, this question asked by a Heathen. The Di- were amazed at so striking a proof of the His vine blessing attended his testimony of the efficacy of the Word of the Lord. love of Jesus; and both Tschoop and Sha- neighboring savages were astonished, and bash, ere long, became genuine converts to many came 25 or 30 miles to hear the Misthe Christian faith. In 1741, Tschoop dic-sionary, and converse with the Indian contated to Mr. Rauch the following letter to the Brethren in Pennsylvania, descriptive of his past experience:

“I have been a poor wild Heathen; and, for forty years, as ignorant as a dog. I was the greatest drunkard, and the most willing slave of the devil; and as I knew nothing of our Savior, I served vain idols, which I now wish to see destroyed with fire. Of this I have repented with many tears. When I heard that Jesus was also the Savior of the

verts; of whom none were so remarkable as John for the gift of speaking on religious subjects in a plain, intelligent, and convincing manner. In a letter addressed about this time to Zinzerdorf, he- concludes a description of the uneasiness and anxiety of his heart, occasioned by his former abominable course of life, with these words:

"But now, I am happy; for I know that our Savior has done much for me. I am now as much humbled, as I was sorrowful. As soon

as I felt that I loved Him, I wished for Breth- | words to the other Indians. Thus, through ren, who loved Him also. Therefore, I love the grace of God, an awakening took place my Br. Rauch, and you, and all my Brethren among us. I say, therefore, Brethren, preach here, and all Brethren every where; even those Christ our Savior, and His sufferings and death, whom I shall never see in this world. All, if you would have your words to gain entrance who love the Lord Jesus, I love and salute. I among the Heathen." rejoice more and more, because our Savior makes others likewise happy, and not me only. I am always glad when our Brethren make known to us His Word: it is sweet to my taste; and I attend closely, that I may be as the Bible directs-and it is easy. There are men, who say the Bible is a hard book; but I have not come so far, as to find it hard it is

all sweet and easy. I therefore wait patiently, till I come to the hard part: as yet I only know that it is easy and sweet; and can add nothing more, except that I feel the power of

our Savior's blood."

At a conference held with the Indian Assistants by the venerable Bishop Spangenburg, Tschoop gave the following narrative of his conversion:

"Brethren! I have been a Heathen, and have grown old among the Heathen: therefore, I know how Heathen think. Once a preacher came, and began to explain to us that there was a God. We answered-"Dost thou think us so ignorant, as not to know that?-Go back to the place from whence thou camest." Again, another preacher came, and began to teach us, and to say-" You must not steal, nor lie, nor get drunk," &c. We answered-"Thou fool, dost thou think that we don't know that? Learn first thyself, and then teach the people to whom thou belongest to leave off these things. For who steals, or lies, or who is more drunken, than thine own people?" And thus we dismissed him. After some time, Br. Christian Henry Rauch came into my hut, and sat down by me. He spoke to me nearly as follows:-"I come to you, in the name of the Lord of Heaven and Earth. He sends to let you know, that He will make you happy, and deliver you from the misery in which you lie at present. To this end, He became a man -gave His life a ransom for man-and shed His blood for him," &c. When he had finished his discourse, he lay down upon a board, fatigued by his journey, and fell into a sound sleep. I then thought-What kind of man is this? There he lies and sleeps. I might kill him, and throw him out into the wood, and who would regard it? But this gives him no concern. However, I could not forget his words; they constantly recurred to my mind. Even when I was asleep, I dreamed of that blood which Christ shed for us. I found this to be something different from what I had ever heard, and I interpreted Christian Henry's

This remarkable man was called into eternal rest, at Gnadenhutten, in 1746, by means of the small-pox. Shortly before his last illness, he visited Bishop Spangenberg, and addressed him thus:

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"I have something to say to you. I have examined my heart closely: I know that what say is true. Seeing so many of our Indians depart this life, I put the question to myself, Whether I could resign my life to the Lord, and be assured that He would receive my soul. The answer was, Yes; for I am the Lord's, and shall go and be with Him forever."

During his illness, the believing Indians went often, and stood weeping round his bed. Even then, he spoke with power and energy of the truth of the Gospel; and in all things approved himself, to his latest breath, as a Minister of God. His pains were mitigated by the consideration of the great sufferings of Jesus Christ; and his departure to Him was gentle and placid, like that of a faithful servant entering into the joy of his

Lord.

The following testimony to his character, and his services as an Assistant in the Mission, is borne by the Missionaries.

"As a Heathen, he had distinguished himself by his sinful practices; and, as his vices became the more seductive on account of his natural wit and humor, so, as a Christian, he became a most powerful and persuasive witness of our Savior among his nation. His gifts were sanctified by the grace of God; and employed in such a manner, as to be the means of blessing, both to Europeans and Indians. Few of his countrymen could vie, with him in point of Indian Oratory; his discourses were fuli of animation; and his words penetrated like fire, into the hearts of his hearers. His soul found a rich pasture in the Gospel; and, whether at home or on a journey, he could not forbear speaking of the salvation purchased for us by the sufferings of Jesus; never hesitating a moment, whether his auditors were Christians or Heathens. In short, he appeared chosen by God, to be a witness to His people; and was four years active in this service. Nor was he less respected as a Chief among the Indians, no affairs of state being transacted without his advice and consent."

MISSIONARY INTELLIGENCE.

SELECTED AND CONDENSED FOR THE CHRONICLE.

LONDON CITY MISSION

A Society has been recently formed in London for the support of paid lay Agents, whose whole time is employed in visiting the poor in that city, conversing with them upon the great things that belong to their peace, instructing them in the precious contents of the Bible, distributing religious tracts, and influencing them to attend the public worship of God. This Society was formed through the agency of Mr. David Nasmith, and 15 agents are now employed.

argues, can never be reached but by aggressive fforts. Such an institution as the above, and the Tract Visitation adopted in N. York, and other parts of the United States, seem the best method of effecting the object. The Ameri can Tract Magazine says each of the paid Agents in N. York has from 50 to 100 voluntary Christian laborers co-operating with him.

JEWS' SOCIETY OF LONDOŃ.

In the 27th report, the Committee state with satisfaction that the funds at their disposal have increased; and they are encouraged to enter more vigorously on those fields of labor among God's ancient people which are already white unto the harvest. They are grateful for the kind counsel and assistance of friends, but especially thank God and take courage..

At the first public meeting of the Society, Mr. Nasmith stated, that 32,957 souls annually pass from London to the bar of God-a great portion of whom are from the ranks of those who never frequent the house of God, and the command is, "Go ye out quickly and compel them to come in." It was said, there were The missionaries of the Society in London not men to carry out the work; but God had are prosecuting their work among the Jews given the command, and there was ability to in England, by public preaching and discusexecute it. In Dublin they had found 30 la. sions, and by private conversation-are engaborers, whom they deemed qualified. Two, ged in revising the Society's editions of the who offered themselves, though they had fin- Scriptures, and of the Hebrew Translation of ished their theological studies, were rejected the Liturgy, and attending the public meetas incompetent, from having too little know.ings of Auxiliaries in the country. Rev. J. C. ledge of the Bible. One of these, who was af. terwards received, expressed gratitude for their fidelity, and the conviction that his labor of 3 months in the instruction of the poor from the Bible was the means of preparing him for usefulness in a congregation.

The Hon. and Rev. Mr. Noel stated the reasons which induced him to support the institution; advocating the employment of paid agents, because the work would never be done by mere voluntary efforts; and the employment of laymen, because plain pious men were adequate to much of the duties to be performed, and educated clergymen could not be obtained, nor means furnished for their support; and the employment of persons of different denominations, because so many souls were perishing, and every one, qualified and willing to labor, should be engaged in the work; and it tended to fulfil the prayer of Christ, "That they all may be one."

Å letter from Mr. Noel, to the Bishop of London, on the state of the Metropolis, shows that the population is, 1,517,941; of whom at least 536,850 live in the neglect of all public acknowledgment of God-500,000 are Sabbath-breakers! of whom 10,000 are devoted to play: above 20,000 are addicted to beggary: 30,000 are living by stealth and fraud: 23,000 are annually picked up drunk in the streets: above 100,000 are habitual gin-drinkers: and probably, 100,000 more have yielded themselves up to systematic and abandoned profligacy. Such a population, as Dr. Chalmers

Reichardt also superintends the Operative Jewish Converts' Institution, which has proved an important Auxiliary. The Schools for Jewish children continue to prosper, containing 31 boys and 32 girls; of whom 12 have been admitted during the year. Several have been apprenticed or put out to service. The Committee keep a watchful eye over those who have left the schools. Of 72 Boys, who have left within 13 years, all except 8, have conducted themselves in a creditable manner; and none have relapsed into Judaism. Several exhibit evidence of genuine piety. The Girls are superintended by a very efficient committee of Ladics, who feel a lively interest in the schools-provide for the girls suitable situations in Christian families, and direct and counsel them after they have left the schools.

Publications.-The Psalms, with Hebrew and Jewish in opposite pages, have been pub. lished at Warsaw. The important work is in progress of printing the Syriac New Testament in Hebrew characters, for the Chasidim and Cabalistic Jews, who are numerous in Poland, Constantinople, and the East. A portion of the Liturgy of the United Church is published, containing the Morning and Evening Prayers, the Athanasian Creed, Litany, Thanksgivings, &e.

Conferences in London with Jews.-These were continued during the winter of 1834-5. At first, few Jews attended, and they seemed not inclined to speak. But the number increased; and some appeared to advocate Juda.