God and the gospel than the most fervent zeal without it.

"I am here without a companion. At first, the change from agreeable society in Cornwall, as also from that I enjoyed at Plymouth, was very irksome, but it is good for

me."

The pain Mr. Martyn felt in his separation from his dear friends in Cornwall, was counterbalanced by the joy he had in his master's service. "Blessed be God," he said, "I feel myself to be his minister. This thought, which I can hardly describe, came in the morning after reading Brainerd. I wish for no service but the service of God, in labouring for souls on earth, and to do his will in heaven."

This dear and eminent saint, among his other labours, gave much of his time to the work of catechising little children, often spending his evenings among them, and leaving, for their sake, the society of those in Cambridge he most loved. He also, as may be easily supposed, accounted the Sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord and honourable; and it is said to have been to him a "kind of

transfiguration day in which his garments shone with a peculiar lustre."

As the time drew near when he was about to enter on the work to which, by the

grace of God, he had dedicated himself, we find him thus writing in a view of it," This is the beginning of a critical year to me, yet I feel little apprehension. The same grace and long suffering the same wisdom and power that have brought me so far, will bring me on, though it be through fire and water, to a goodly heritage. I see no business before me in life but the work of Christ, neither do I desire any employment to all eternity, but his service. I am a sinner saved by grace. Every day's experience convinces me of this truth. My daily sins and constant corruptions leave me no hope but that which is founded on God's mercy in Christ. His Spirit, I trust is imparted, and is renewing my nature, as I desire much, though I have attained but little. Now, to God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, would I solemnly renew my self-dedication to be his servant forever."

In the month of March, this year, Mr.

Martyn received priest's orders. This impressive right was administered at St. James's Chapel, London; after which he received the degree of Bachelor of Divinity, conferred on him by a mandate from the University. He was now about to leave England; and at the thoughts of his departure, the flesh betrayed that weakness which a man of such sensibility might be expected to experience. But he did not regret giving up all for Christ. "Life, he knew, was but a short journey-a little day, and then, if faithful unto death, his gracious reward would begin." He was more than ever persuaded of his call, and writes thus in his journal: "Rejoice, O my soul, thou shalt be a servant of God in this life, and in the next, for all the boundless ages of eternity."

His parting with his flock was a severe trial to his affectionate heart, while they, on their part, were no less affected: and when he preached his farewell sermon, on 2 Sam. vii. 27-29, the whole assembly were dissolved in tears. The next day, April the 3d, he took his departure from Cambridge, accompanied, part of the way, by many young students of

his acquaintance. In London, where he remained two months, he engaged in the study of the Hindoostanee language. There he occasionally preached in the pulpit of the Rev. Mr. Cecil, at St. John's, Bedford Row. In London also he was introduced to the excellent Mr. Newton, who, expecting soon to be "gathered to his fathers," rejoiced to give this young minister his counsel and his blessing. One or two extracts from Mr. Martyn's journal, at this time, is all our limits will permit us to give:

"May 16.-I went down with captain M. to Deptford. Passing through an inn that was close to the water's side, I came, at once, to my great surprise, close to the Indiaman, be

ore I was aware of it. The sudden sight of

the water and of the ship, affected me almost to tears. My emotions were mixed-partly of joy and partly of trembling apprehension, at my now being so soon to go away.

"May 30. Read Brainerd. I feel my heart knit t

t to this dear man, and really rejoice to think of meeting him in heaven.”

June 1. Memory has been at work to unnerve my soul; but reason, and honour, and

love to Christ and souls, prevail, Amen.God help me."

"June 6. God's interference in supporting me continually, appears to me like a miracle." “June 7. I have not felt such heart-rending pain since I parted with in Cornwall. But the Lord brought me to consider the folly and wickedness of all this. I am cast down, but not destroyed. I began to consider why I was so uneasy. Cast thy care upon him, for he careth for you.'-In every thing, by prayer and thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.' These promises were sweetly fulfilled before long to me."

"June 15. Shed tears to-night at the thoughts of my departure. I thought of the roaring seas which would soon be rolling between me and all that is dear to me upon earth.”

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"June 23. The grief of the Misses the departure of their brother for India, called forth some of my natural feelings. Had I been going from necessity, it would almost break my heart. But I go from choice, into a part of the vineyard where my dearest friend will be present. On the subject of the Mission, I seemed assisted to unfold my