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Domestic News
May 13, 1840
Vermont Telegraph
Brandon, Rutland County, Vermont
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The Baptist General Convention's Board of Foreign Missions held its 26th annual meeting in New York on April 29, 1840, reporting on global missions, two missionary deaths, finances, and passing resolutions including an invitation to Rev. Adoniram Judson. An annual sermon was preached.
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FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The Board of Foreign Missions of the Baptist General Convention, held its annual meeting at the Baptist Tabernacle in Mulberry street, at 10, A. M., on Wednesday, April 29, Rev. Dr. Kendrick, of Hamilton, one of the Vice Presidents in the chair. Rev. Mr. Parkinson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, New- York, offered the commencing prayer. The Treasurer, Hon. Heman Lincoln, read his annual report, which was accepted. The twenty-sixth annual report of the Board was then read by Mr. Peck, Foreign Secretary, of which the following is a brief abstract.
Some of the missions have, the past year, enjoyed enlarged prosperity; while the aspect of others seems to challenge a more vigorous faith toward God. Two of the missionaries have died: Rev. D. B. Rollin, of the Shawanoe mission, and Rev. Moses Merrill, of the Oto mission.
The number of Missions to Indian Tribes is 11. Missions in Europe, 3.—1 Mission in West Africa, Bassa. There are 8 Missions in Asia.
The whole number of Missions is 23: No. of Stations and Out Stations, 68 Missionaries and Assistants, 98 Native do. do. 94 Churches, 51 Baptisms the last year, 266 Church members, more than 2500
Three preachers and six female assistants have been appointed by the Board the past year, exclusively of native assistants. Six preachers, three school-teachers, and seven female assistants have been released from their engagements, including two preachers who have died. Decrease of American missionaries & assistants,-7.
Copies, 8vo. pp. Am't printing at Maulmain press, 94,000 or 8,124,000 Tavoy 25,000-or 1,642,666 Bankok 1,500,000 Shawanoe 2,500 or 58,000
At some of the stations the press was in operation only a part of the year. The amount of printing at the Asam press has not been reported.
The printing executed at the Maulmain press, from the beginning amounts to 55,050,200 pp.
The receipts from churches, auxiliary societies, and individuals, exclusive of appropriations from other institutions, in the year ending April 18, 1840, were $57,781.36.
The expenditures for the year, exclusive of the same appropriations, were $65,432.19.
The appropriations received for Bible and Tract operations and Indian schools. were $18,400.
Addresses were made by brethren Babcock, Galusha, Binney, J. Peck, Malcom, Choules, and Lincoln, which were listened to with deep interest by a numerous assembly who had collected notwithstanding the unfavorable state of the weather.
On motion of Rev. Dr. Babcock, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., seconded by Hon. John H. Cotton, of Windsor, Vt.
Resolved, That the report, a part of which has now been read, be accepted and published.
On motion by Rev. Elon Galusha, of Perry, N. Y.., seconded by Rev. J. G. Binney, of Savannah, Ga.
Resolved, That special gratitude is due to the Head of the church, for his gracious interposition in saving the Board from the disasters which at one period were painfully anticipated.
On motion of Rev. Howard Malcom. seconded by Rev. Geo. B. Ide, of Philadelphia,
Resolved, That we cordially repeat the invitation extended by the acting Board to the Rev. Adoniram Judson, affectionately desiring him to visit this country for the restoration of his health; we not only prize his invaluable life, and hope for its prolongation through a blessing on such a voyage, but confidently believe that such a visit would greatly tend to quicken the churches in regard to the Foreign Missionary enterprise.
Voted, That brethren J. O. Choules, J. Wayland, N. W. Williams, H. Malcom and R. Babcock, be a committee on the subject of finance and agencies.
In the evening the annual sermon was preached before the Board, by Rev. Dr. Welch, of Albany. In spite of an unpleasant rain, the spacious house was filled with an attentive auditory. The sermon was founded on a part of the eighth verse of the third epistle of John ; "That we might be fellow-helpers to the truth." It was delivered in that free, animated, natural manner, for which the preacher is so celebrated, and was exceedingly rich in profitable thought, and well adapted language. It would be idle to attempt an abstract which would do it justice, nor is it necessary, as a copy was requested for the press by vote of the Board which we hope will speedily appear.
The meetings of the Board were characterised by harmony and zeal. Gratitude for the past, and hope in respect to the future, seemed generally to prevail.—During the sittings of the Board, questions were discussed of much delicacy & interest, which were settled in the spirit of kindness and love. In short, we can not but hope that much good will result to the cause of missions, and the salvation of a lost world from the influence of these meetings.
The Board of Foreign Missions of the Baptist General Convention, held its annual meeting at the Baptist Tabernacle in Mulberry street, at 10, A. M., on Wednesday, April 29, Rev. Dr. Kendrick, of Hamilton, one of the Vice Presidents in the chair. Rev. Mr. Parkinson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, New- York, offered the commencing prayer. The Treasurer, Hon. Heman Lincoln, read his annual report, which was accepted. The twenty-sixth annual report of the Board was then read by Mr. Peck, Foreign Secretary, of which the following is a brief abstract.
Some of the missions have, the past year, enjoyed enlarged prosperity; while the aspect of others seems to challenge a more vigorous faith toward God. Two of the missionaries have died: Rev. D. B. Rollin, of the Shawanoe mission, and Rev. Moses Merrill, of the Oto mission.
The number of Missions to Indian Tribes is 11. Missions in Europe, 3.—1 Mission in West Africa, Bassa. There are 8 Missions in Asia.
The whole number of Missions is 23: No. of Stations and Out Stations, 68 Missionaries and Assistants, 98 Native do. do. 94 Churches, 51 Baptisms the last year, 266 Church members, more than 2500
Three preachers and six female assistants have been appointed by the Board the past year, exclusively of native assistants. Six preachers, three school-teachers, and seven female assistants have been released from their engagements, including two preachers who have died. Decrease of American missionaries & assistants,-7.
Copies, 8vo. pp. Am't printing at Maulmain press, 94,000 or 8,124,000 Tavoy 25,000-or 1,642,666 Bankok 1,500,000 Shawanoe 2,500 or 58,000
At some of the stations the press was in operation only a part of the year. The amount of printing at the Asam press has not been reported.
The printing executed at the Maulmain press, from the beginning amounts to 55,050,200 pp.
The receipts from churches, auxiliary societies, and individuals, exclusive of appropriations from other institutions, in the year ending April 18, 1840, were $57,781.36.
The expenditures for the year, exclusive of the same appropriations, were $65,432.19.
The appropriations received for Bible and Tract operations and Indian schools. were $18,400.
Addresses were made by brethren Babcock, Galusha, Binney, J. Peck, Malcom, Choules, and Lincoln, which were listened to with deep interest by a numerous assembly who had collected notwithstanding the unfavorable state of the weather.
On motion of Rev. Dr. Babcock, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., seconded by Hon. John H. Cotton, of Windsor, Vt.
Resolved, That the report, a part of which has now been read, be accepted and published.
On motion by Rev. Elon Galusha, of Perry, N. Y.., seconded by Rev. J. G. Binney, of Savannah, Ga.
Resolved, That special gratitude is due to the Head of the church, for his gracious interposition in saving the Board from the disasters which at one period were painfully anticipated.
On motion of Rev. Howard Malcom. seconded by Rev. Geo. B. Ide, of Philadelphia,
Resolved, That we cordially repeat the invitation extended by the acting Board to the Rev. Adoniram Judson, affectionately desiring him to visit this country for the restoration of his health; we not only prize his invaluable life, and hope for its prolongation through a blessing on such a voyage, but confidently believe that such a visit would greatly tend to quicken the churches in regard to the Foreign Missionary enterprise.
Voted, That brethren J. O. Choules, J. Wayland, N. W. Williams, H. Malcom and R. Babcock, be a committee on the subject of finance and agencies.
In the evening the annual sermon was preached before the Board, by Rev. Dr. Welch, of Albany. In spite of an unpleasant rain, the spacious house was filled with an attentive auditory. The sermon was founded on a part of the eighth verse of the third epistle of John ; "That we might be fellow-helpers to the truth." It was delivered in that free, animated, natural manner, for which the preacher is so celebrated, and was exceedingly rich in profitable thought, and well adapted language. It would be idle to attempt an abstract which would do it justice, nor is it necessary, as a copy was requested for the press by vote of the Board which we hope will speedily appear.
The meetings of the Board were characterised by harmony and zeal. Gratitude for the past, and hope in respect to the future, seemed generally to prevail.—During the sittings of the Board, questions were discussed of much delicacy & interest, which were settled in the spirit of kindness and love. In short, we can not but hope that much good will result to the cause of missions, and the salvation of a lost world from the influence of these meetings.
What sub-type of article is it?
Religious Event
What keywords are associated?
Baptist Foreign Missions
Annual Meeting
Missionary Deaths
Financial Report
Resolutions
Annual Sermon
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Dr. Kendrick
Rev. Mr. Parkinson
Hon. Heman Lincoln
Mr. Peck
Rev. D. B. Rollin
Rev. Moses Merrill
Rev. Dr. Babcock
Hon. John H. Cotton
Rev. Elon Galusha
Rev. J. G. Binney
Rev. Howard Malcom
Rev. Geo. B. Ide
Rev. Adoniram Judson
J. O. Choules
J. Wayland
N. W. Williams
H. Malcom
R. Babcock
Rev. Dr. Welch
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
April 29, 1840
Key Persons
Rev. Dr. Kendrick
Rev. Mr. Parkinson
Hon. Heman Lincoln
Mr. Peck
Rev. D. B. Rollin
Rev. Moses Merrill
Rev. Dr. Babcock
Hon. John H. Cotton
Rev. Elon Galusha
Rev. J. G. Binney
Rev. Howard Malcom
Rev. Geo. B. Ide
Rev. Adoniram Judson
J. O. Choules
J. Wayland
N. W. Williams
H. Malcom
R. Babcock
Rev. Dr. Welch
Outcome
two missionaries died: rev. d. b. rollin and rev. moses merrill. receipts: $57,781.36; expenditures: $65,432.19. resolutions passed on reports, gratitude, and invitation to rev. adoniram judson. committee appointed on finance and agencies. annual sermon preached.
Event Details
The Board of Foreign Missions held its annual meeting at the Baptist Tabernacle in Mulberry street, New York, on April 29, 1840. Reports on missions, printing, and finances were presented. Addresses were given, resolutions adopted, and an annual sermon preached.