of the cause of Evangen in, Mexico, and the Spanishtries of South America; reof the Protestant cause in sections being present and the meeting. gallies or visited with other severe ment. As a consequence of this into an abject superstition had seized u people, and several instances of the of images, faith in relics and the p religious talismans, that had come the speaker's observation during his ng the second chapter of Ro- tour, were given, and he gave it as h ompson, pastor of the church, ion that the hold of the Papacy u - returned from a European mass of the Spanish people was as e first address of the evening. now as it had ever been, and strong saying that six weeks ago he it had ever been in Italy or any othe everal of the meetings of the try. Stronger now by far than in ans in Spain in company with itself. Despite this, however, there ho was then in the pulpit with nucleus of the Reformed faith in Sp had only arrived from Spain small band of devoted Christians, wh st, but whose name he would by stealth at night and in by-way s the brother wished to return obliged to take all the precautions a n and re-engage in the work, observations that the earliest mem known that he had been here the Church were obliged to adopt. his cause he would be thrown people, who are scattered throughout soon as he reached the Span-are about 2,000 in number, are all Dr. Thompson then went on to each other as Bible Christians, al ould the apostle Paul to-day the term Protestant, and carefully al ter Spain and preach Christ ing from everything that could by in ified, he would meet with less tion even be considered political agi n he did in pagan Rome when For greater security they rarely ass is mission there. To-day there in larger numbers than ten or fifteen ious freedom, less of tolerance meetings are always at night; their n there was in pagan Rome; ing is in a conversational tone, and si ere was in Spain under the seldom indulged in, and when ventured ough the inquisition and many only in a low tone of voice. The pr rightful aids to persuasion so of the New Testament in the Spanish t Philip II. now no longer ex- -a copy of which was exhibited, whic re is practically as little reli- penal offence-is done at midnight in a n now as then. Even so late cellar, carefully arranged to preven n, resolutely resisting the logic intimation of the work being carrie ntered into a concordat with from the outer world, and it is circu which she bound herself not by means the speaker did not feel at li n Roman Catholicism as the to divulge. Several of the meetings of eligion, but to allow of the people which the speaker attended a no other religious worship weeks ago were graphically described 1 to this day the terms of this a letter read from a large number of e rigorously enforced. The indorsing the messenger present last e Bible in the vulgate, the ob-ing. Dr. Thompson then made an u P It is not strange ppy fate does not await Spain in the near that there is in all Europ Cure. The day of deliverance will come elevated classes of societ oner or later, and meantime it is the duty civil and religious liberty liberal Christians throughout the world sire is always and everyw help these Spaniards bear their cross. name and the charm of A Dr. Thompson was followed by the gen- ence. man recently from Spain, whose name is thheld for prudential reasons. He speaks glish very fluently, and in his remarks ostantiated all the statements of Dr. ompson and pleaded eloquently in behalf his oppressed brethren in Spain. After him followed Mr. Rivera, a native Mexico; and Rev. Mr. Riley, who was rn and brought up in Chili. Few meetings have been held of late in w York, that took so warm a hold upon ery person present. We trust the cause -y have a similar hearing in many of our urches. to be led by Americans, of religious knowledg Garibaldi, and he rep They have heard of Colu entines have statues and p cus Vespucius. Washin of liberty. And all thes have on the minds and he to strengthen the hold The mission to Italy des of the American churche pains to enquire into th gress of its work, and am conducted with prudence energy, and that its eff only by the means it has many fields of useful lab open and inviting. A ROMAN CATHOLIC VI SCHOOLS.-The Organ o the New York Tablet, g extraordinary view of R If Protestantism had be the Church of God, went to Rome, as did Paul, with a divine and ap case would have been di have no mission, their so created and self-commissi the ministers of such soci religion, even though fal DR. IRENEUS PRIME gives the following eresting and encouraging testimony in erence to our work in Italy :— The American Mission in Italy is under auspices of the American and Foreign ristian Union. Its reports will furnish statistics of their operations here, and I 1 not repeat them. It is, perhaps, not visable to attract any attention to the nts where they are laboring with efficienand some measure of success. But I may , that their plan is to establish at comnding and convenient stations, a wise I energetic American missionary, who, h a knowledge of the language, is able organize a corps of native colporteurs 1 teachers to reach the native mind by or is Chinese Paganist means of printed books and schools, authority, may without le the gospel is preached by the mission-ligious liberty exclude t and assistants as he may find opportu- No self-appointed mission y and aid. It is substantially the same ted societies, have any r tem pursued in heathen countries. As national religion of any Italy is sending ministers of its religion claim even to toleratio America, and Rome is doing her best to missionary has the right who preach the Gospel faithfully, a precepts of Catholic morality, their churches full, to overflowing be better for the world than odern paganism; but as they those who cling to rationalistic vie e authority to teach or govern, no hearers. In the low order of right to send missionaries or simple peasants and artisans meet s of worship where the national the week and read and explain the oids it. They have from God | propagandism, and religious ures as those of olden time in Berea. no sense violated when the little meetings are called " commu hority, whether Catholic or They speak to each other of their sp their mouths and their places experience. orth. They are of those of rd says, and will say, “I never AY SERVICES in the London SHOULD A MOSLEM, when prayin himself disposed to gape, he is orde suppress the sensation as the work devil, and to close his mouth, lest the of iniquity should enter and take poss of his person. It is curious that this o prevails also among the Hindoos, who their fingers before their mouths befor ing, to prevent an evil spirit from g in that way.-Griffiths. MT. HOLYOKE, MASS.-The seminar been blessed with an almost constant ious interest since last September. nearly sixty who were without hope September, not more than twelve or fi still belong to that class. IAN, O. S.-The Presbyterian THE prospects now are that the pro itory liquor law will be rigidly infor throughout Massachusetts. The State stables notified all the saloon keepers Boston, that they must close up the of ale and cider on and after April 1. sale of stronger liquors is of course BOOK NOTICES. IN THE UPWARD WAY; THE STORY OF NY BELL. By Mary Barrett, author of hooting at a Mark," etc. iety, 28 Cornhill, Boston. American Tract her preface, Miss Barrett thus announces oject of the book: e sometimes hear the remark, 'I don't ciple ältogether and act from whither it may; or we must level of Christian experience love becomes the master pas it our meat and drink to do th After giving this extract, w e in doing things from a sense of duty.' that Miss Barrett's style is ma case, nothing remains but sink lower or igher. We must either drop religious prin and simplicity. We predict career of usefulness and succe Receipts IN BEHALF OF THE AMERICAN AND FOREIGN CHRISTIAN UNION, FRON WAY, 1867, TO THE 1ST OF JUNE, 1867. Rankin's Seminary Build'g-200 oo Waynesburg. 1st Pres. Ch., by Samuel Adams... 29 19 66 -21 85 Turtle Creek. rs. James Sheldon, ----5 00 McKeysport. A. G. Phelps, Jr., Legacy------189 00 Carbondale. arch of the Evangelist, for aly, Rev. J. H. C. Bonte. Ars. Atterbury $50, H. I. $60, Rev. Dr. Stryker's Sabbathschool, for Miss Rankin's work.. Broadway Tabernacle, for the Spanish Mission.. ment Warren $1, Ja's Nicho$1, Mrs. J. G. White $1.. 1st Pres. Ch., in part of L M for Cha's Mack.... D. Ch., to make Rev. Wm. ailey, L M.. Pree. Ch., in part of L M for ev. F. F. Morrow, Wm. ooksby $5, Others $12... shington Av. M. E. Ch. in rt of L M for Rev. R. Merith Gould & Co. $5, Wm Van ntwerpt $5, Dr. H. M. Paine H. M. Cash $50, H. S. Terbell $50, W. Walker $30, A. K. Ely $100.. Ashland. 116 00 ..195 57 -3 00 .22 10 PENNSYLVANIA. Pres. Church, Re J. H. U. Pres. Church, add Rev. J. O. Woodruff a L M. M. E. Church.. Philadelphia. 7th Pres. Ch., Mo. Concert.. ILLINOIS. Knoxville. O. 8. Pres. Church in full of 46 1st Portuguese Pres. Church.. ..17 00 18 75 Rockville. INDIANA. Mrs. Mary H. McNutt to constitute Prof. J. A. McNutt a L M------- ΟΠΙΟ 350 00 G. Cong. Ch., to constitute t Ward Pres. Ch., to consti- C. Willard.. M. E. Church-------------- Miss Walker...... |