gave credit to the speeches of a fine lady; and consented to part with her child, that the deceiver might make her a citychambermaid of distinction. The daughter was promised high wages, kind treatment, and easy service: the mother was deluded; the deceiver triumphed; the child was ruined. The female monster brought her prey to this city, and before she was thirteen years of age, prostituted her to the vilest purposes.. In this deplorable situation she has been almost four years. In the lapse of this time, her mother has twice been to this city in search for her child, but could not find her. Once A knew that her parent was in pursuit of her, and would have gone, with all her growing consciousness of guilt, to meet one, who could have pardoned, while she reproved; but the monster who had decoyed her from her mother, absolutely locked her into her chamber, and by force made her drunk with cordials.

Now the poor, miserable, seduced being, is in the Hospital, and apparently nigh to the grave. No mother is near to comfort her. She cannot read the bible. She has, however, and I bless God for the circumstance, the pious instructions, attentions, and prayers of the present matron, who seeks to imitate her Master, by doing good to the most profligate.

The child knew that she was a sinner, and has been for some days deeply afflicted in spirit, as well as in body. Such copious weeping I never saw before, in any single instance. I doubt whether Mary, who washed the feet of Jesus, shed more tears in the same time. But floods of tears cannot wash away the guilt and pollution of one sin. The blood of Christ, the precious blood of the atonement, cleanses believers from all sin.

SECOND REPORT

OF THE

NEW-YORK BIBLE SOCIETY,

FOR 1811.

THE Managers of the New-York Bible Society, deeply impressed with the importance of the trust committed to them, have endeavoured to circulate the Bible, during the past year, as extensively as possible. The embarrassed state of commerce, which seriously affects the resources, not only of this Society, but of all charitable institutions in this city, has not deterred them from answering all the calls which have been made on their liberality, nor prevented them from VOL. IV. No. XII.

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seeking out as far as they could, proper recipients of their charity. They knew that the work which they had undertaken was the Lord's, and confidently trusted, that he who has the Universe at his command, would provide the means for them, as they were needed. Nor have they been disappointed; for they have been enabled to meet all their engagements, and have still to spare.

In the course of the last year, 1423 bibles have been distributed, as follows:

Mr. L. Bleecker, to the North and West parts of this

state, 12 and 24,

Mr. D. Bethune, to do.

To Rev. Dr. Proudfit, Salem,

counties,

Rev. D. S. Bogert, Long-Island,

To Rev. Mr. Forrest, County of Delaware,

Rev. Messrs. Woodruff, Lansing, and Chapman, western

50

90

6

30

59

25

60

To Columbia River, by ship Beaver,

20

Mr. David Harris, for Chenango county,

30

Captain Edwards, of the ship Rebecca,

Rev. Mr. Chester, Hudson,

24

The Rev. George Stuart, Orange county,

24

The Rev. Dr. Porter, Catskill,

50

The Orange Bible and Tract Society,

100

Mr. George Slater, New-Windsor,

12

770

1423

To this number must be added the bibles directed to be sent previous to the last report, to Buffaloe, to the care of the Rev. Thaddeus Osgood, which never reached their destination, but which are now sent on. The whole number of Bibles thus distributed by the Society since its organization in December, 1809, amounts to 3364.

The Managers rejoice that during the past year the number of Bible Societies has been increased in this Country, and especially in this State. There are now, according to the best information, about twenty Societies of this description within the United States. This number shows that the public are generally impressed with the importance of circulating the Bible in every direction.

The Managers have received official information of the organization of a new Society in Orange county, called the Orange Bible and Tract Society. They have directed a correspondence to be established with that Institution. On their application, they have furnished them with 55 bibles, at first cost. And, in consequence of the smallness of their funds, have also sent them 100 bibles to be distributed at the discretion of the Managers.

They understand that a Bible Society has been established in Dutchess county, but have received no official information respecting it.

The increase of Bible Societies in this State, has prompted them to turn their attention to the formation of some plan, according to which all of them may co-operate; but they have not been able, as yet, to mature one which is practicable. They hope another year will not elapse without success in this matter.

The correspondence with the several Societies noticed in the last report, has been continued. And the Managers are happy to state, that from the information officially received, they all appear zealously engaged in promoting the great object of their formation.

The Bible Society of Philadelphia, which was the first established in this Country, is especially blessed by God, in the course of his providence. They have distributed, according to their last report, since their organization, about three years ago, 5430 Bibles and Testaments, of which 1858 have been distributed during the year ending in May last.

The British and Foreign Bible Society are proceeding with unabated ardour, and with increasing funds, in their pre-eminently glorious career of usefulness to the souls of men. They have circulated within thirteen months, preceding their report of March last, 33,609 Bibles, and 69,009 Testaments, exclusive of those circulated at the charge of the Society in various places abroad. From their exertions the most confident expectations may be cherished, that editions of the Scriptures, in whole or in part, will ere long be printed in all the languages of modern Europe, and circulated among its several nations. Nor do we think it extravagant to say,

that at a remoter period they will succeed in furnishing, if not all, at least by far the greatest part, of the various peoples inhabiting the other quarters of the globe, with the Bible, each in his own tongue. In addition to the translations they have previously recommended and encouraged, they have concluded to primean Ethiopic version of the book of Psalms, for the use of the fatives of Abyssinia; and they are endeavouring to procure a version of one of the Gospels in that language, with a view to the same object. They have, moreover, approved of, and encouraged by a liberal donation, the translation of the Scriptures into the Siamese, Macassar, Bughis, Afghan, Rakheng, Maldivian, and Jagatai languages, comprehending the colloquial dialects in use from the eastern boundary of Bengal to the islands of Borneo and Celebes, inclusive. To enable them more fully to execute their grand design, in different parts of Britain, 17 Auxiliary Societies have been formed, during the last year.

The Managers feel constrained to notice the efforts of the PARENT SOCIETY during the past year thus particularly, as a feeble tribute of esteem for the immense good they do, as also an incitement to our Society, and to the public at large, to follow this sublime example to a greater degree than has yet been done.

From the Treasurer's report, which is annexed to this, the state of the funds of the Society appear to be as follows:

The amount in the Treasury at the last report,
Added the last year by subscriptions unpaid and collections of
subscriptions, and donations for the present year,

Of which there have been expended,

Leaving in the Treasury a balance of

$3507 96

847

This statement of the funds of the Society, when the number of bibles on hand is compared with the number distributed the last and previous year, clearly shows the necessity of an increase to those funds for carrying into effect the design of the Society in future. The Managers cannot for one moment doubt of success, if proper and prompt application be made to the public for assistance.

In the conclusion of their Report, they are happy to observe, that the experience of another year has added to the mass of proofs already before the public, of the necessity and utility of Bible Societies. They feel thankful to God that he has enabled them in any degree to carry into effect, even upon a small scale, a design pre-eminent for its felicity and gran

deur. In the fulfilment of their duty, as the distinctions of party have been rejected, the spirit of sect has found no support. To be instrumental in advancing the glory of God, and diffusing his own truth without explanation or comment, leaving it to his blessing and providence, they consider matter of gratitude in a day of rebuke like this, when the nations of the earth are involved in the calamities of war. In Christian exertions, divided in other objects, but combined in this, they hail the advent of that day when there shall be but one fold as there is but one Shepherd. Even so come, Lord Jesus, come quickly. JOHN B. ROMEYN, Sec'ry.

Names of the Board of Managers of the New-York Bible Society, for the ensuing year.

This number concludes the CHRISTIAN'S MAGAZINE. The ministerial avocations of the Editors, compel them to relinquish the labour of conducting the work.