for us to estimate-They will doubtless be better learnt around the throne of God and the Lamb, from the songs of the redeemed.

"The Presbytery of Columbia record, in their reports, illustrious mercy and wondrous grace-The Lord hath visited several destitute places within the bounds of this Presbytery with his comforting and reviving influences. The congregations of Cattskill and Cambridge have been manifestly blessed of God. But, in the city of Troy, the glory and the grace of God has been displayed with peculiar splendour and holy triumph. About 500, in the several denominations, are said to have professed the name of Jesus-some of all ages and conditions, from the child of ten, to the old man of eighty years, have been made the subjects of Divine mercy. What heart does not exult in such a work of the Lord, and take part with those blessed intelligences of the throne 'of God, who desire to look into the mysteries of grace, and rejoice when sinners repent.

"The Presbytery of Jersey speak of wonders of mercy. And scenes of Divine and sovereign grace are exhibited in some of their congregations, overwhelming by the grandeur of the work, and the extent of the operation. Two congregations in Newark, and the congregations of Elizabethtown and Orange have felt in very deed that the gospel of Christ is the power of God unto salvation, unto all who believe. The congregations also, of Connecticut-farms and Bloomfield, have received a copious effusion of the spirit of God. Multitudes, in this region, have embraced the Lord Jesus in hope of eternal life. The attention of the people of colour is here said also, to be excited to the great things of their peace-This Presbytery reckon more than fifteen hundred persons as being either deeply impressed with the importance of religion, or else triumphing in the joys of faith, in the societies here recorded.

"The Theological Seminary at Princeton, is kindly remembered of God, and its influence is most happy. The missionary spirit, which is manifestly increasing in this institution, is a subject of pleasing congratulation to all the friends of the Redeemer's kingdom. The number of students in this seminary is forty-seven.

"The Theological Seminary, under the care of the Synod of Virginia, is also represented in a prosperous

state.

"The Assembly further notice with pleasure, the gen eral attention and exertion to alleviate the condition of the people of colour, in almost all parts of the countryA society has been formed for the colonization of free people of this description, and is patronized by the first characters af our nation.

“An institution, likewise, is established under the direction of the synod of New York and New Jersey, for the education of men of colour for the ministry, and as instructors of their brethren.

"From the General Association of Connecticut we learn, with interest, that some revivals of religion have taken place, and the cause of Jesus is advancing. Many happy fruits of past revivals are now enjoyed, and great things are still doing for Zion in that section of our country. Bible, Tract, Missionary societies are numerous, and useful in their influence; especially a society for the education of young men for the gospel ministry, which promises much good. We rejoice to learn, that in this state, there is also a Seminary established for the education of heathen youth in our own country, at which there are twelve of this description, from different countries. And also an institution, which hath for its object the education of the deaf and dumb.-This establishment is in successful operation, and is supported by the general liberality of the country.

"In Massachusetts Proper, there have been some revivals of interesting character and extent. The blessed fruits, resulting from the showers of grace which were mentioned in our narrative for the last year, will be held in everlasting remembrance by the people of God. The various societies which have been established in this state to promote christian morals, and to extend the kingdom of the Redeemer, have continued their efforts with undiminished zeal and success. To individuals whom God hath distinguished by the possession of wealth, he has given the disposition to become distinguished benefactors of the church.

"The Theological Seminary at Andover is flourishing. It has sixty-seven students; many of whom, like their brethren in the sister seminary at Princeton, are devoted to missions. The society, recently established to educate pious young men for the christian ministry, promises much good to the church. It has on its funds, sixty-six students, in various seminaries, and in various stages of academical learning.

"From New Hampshire we are happy to learn, that the interests of evangelical religion are in a progressive state. That a Missionary Society has been long established, together with a Bible Society. Societies, for charitable objects, and for the reformation of morals, are multiplied and attended with salutary effects. About 20 congregations have been blessed with revivals.

"From Vermont we have no formal report; but, by authentic information, we learn that upwards of one hundred societies have been visited with effusions of the Holy Spirit. The work is most remarkable and illustrious. The heritage of Zion is refreshed, and the temples of the Lord are filled with worshippers.

"On the whole, the past year has been a year of Zion's glory within our bounds. Cheering are the prospects of the future; and the signs of the times deserve our deep attention. The church is, at present, to be viewed in a light peculiarly interesting. The friends of Zion are awake from a long sleep. The heralds of the gospel are running to and fro through the earth, and knowledge is increasing. Mighty exertions are now making throughout the christian world. Emperors and kings, with men of every rank, combine their efforts to circulate the sacred scriptures around the globe. Prejudice and bigotry, which have so long seperated those who served our common Lord, and premoted a common cause, seem by degrees to be passing away. The spirit of God is marvellously shed forth on some parts of Zion. Fervency and concert in prayer appear to be increasing among christians. May we not then hope, that the night is far spent; that the day is at hand? may we not hope, that the time approaches, when the kingdom of this world shall become the kingdom of God and his

Christ! EVEN SO, COME LORD JESUS, COME QUICKLY! AMEN."

Ordered, That 1500 copies of the narrative be printed for the use of our congregations.

The committee to devise ways and means to raise money for missionary purposes, reported; and their report, being read and amended, was adopted, and is as follows, viz.

Resolved, That it be earnestly recommended by this Assembly, that all our young people, composing Bible Classes and Catechetical Schools, do form themselves into Societies, for the purpose of strengthening the hands of the General Assembly in accomplishing their vast designs of unfurling still wider the missionary banner, and of aiding the Theological Seminary, and providing it with resources for a greater number of poor and pious young men, who need gratuitous support during their preparatory studies for the gospel ministry.

The committee appointed by the last Assembly to confer with the Reformed Dutch, and the Associate Reformed Churches, and others holding the same creed, on the subject of forming a Society for Foreign Missions, reported, that they had met with committees from the general synods of the above named churches, and agreed on a plan for such a society. This plan was submitted, and read to the Assembly, and is as follows, viz.

"Article 1. This Society shall be composed of the Presbyterian, Reformed Dutch, and Associate Reformed Churches, and all others who may choose to join them; and shall be known by the name of "The United Foreign Missionary Society."

Article 2. The object of the Society shall be to spread the Gospel among the Indians of North America, the inhabitants of Mexico and South America, and in other portions of the heathen and anti-christian world.

Article 3. The business of the Society shall be conducted by a Board consisting of a President, six Vice

Presidents, a Corresponding Secretary, a Recording Secretary, a Treasurer, and twelve Managers, to be annually chosen by the Society. They shall have power to enact their own bye-laws. Seven shall constitute a quorum.

Article 4. The Board shall present their annual report to the highest judicatories of the three denominations, for their information.

Article 5. Any person paying three dollars annually, or thirty dollars, at one time, shall be a member of the Society.

Article 6. The annual meeting of the Society shall be held in the city of New-York, on the

Article 7. Missionaries shall be selected from the three churches indiscriminately.

Article 8. This Constitution may be altered by a vote of two thirds of the members present at an annual meeting, with the consent of the highest judicatories of the three denominations."

Resolved, That the General Assembly approve the foregoing plan of a Society for Foreign Missions, and recommend to all their ministers and people to give the measure their active and zealous support.

The Rev. John B. Romeyn and Mr. Zechariah Lewis were appointed to meet, in the city of New York, as soon as may be convenient, with committees from the General Synods of the Reformed Dutch, and Associate Reformed Churches, to carry the aforesaid plan into operation.

The committee to whom was referred that part of the report of the Directors of the Theological Seminary, in which they complain of students leaving the Seminary before they have completed the prescribed course of study, reported; and their report being read, was adopted, and is as follows, viz.

That nothing can be done, consistently with the form of government and plan of the Seminary, to remedy the evil complained of by the Directors, except to recommend to Presbyteries and to the students of the Seminary, that the course of study prescribed by the Assem