given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ." He received several appointments from them, to visit other Associations with which they wished to open a correspondence, and finally was gratified with the following vote, recorded in the 15th section of their Minutes.

"Voted to recommend to the churches that they continue to `contribute for the missionary cause, and forward their donations to the Shaftsbury Association, at their next session, by Elders Craw, Barber, and Finch."

As has been said, the church at Clifton Park did not unite with the new Association. Elder A. Peck, the pastor, did not wish to be separated from the precious band of brethren, with whom his soul had drunk such long and deep communion. Neither did his Shaftsbury brethren feel that they could yet spare him, as he was one of the most efficient members of the Missionary Board. The seceding churches also, on the same principle of preserving the concentration of missionary effort, concurred in the arrangement, so that the perfect harmo

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which had hitherto subsisted remained unimpaired.— The mission spirit had become a bond of perfect union, and to Mr. Peck, his dear brother Covell was dearest of all. From his hand, he had received ordination; with him he had set in deep absorbing counsel since the first formation of the missionary committee, and their hearts were knit together like those of David and Jonathan.— True, their lots were differently appointed. While one was called to go out and do valiantly for the Lord of hosts, the other was stationed to abide by the stuff. And most nobly has he performed his stewardship, defended the truth at home, and by his munificent donations, sent out the word of life to thousands. While nearly all his former brethren have fallen around him, he still survives and still proclaims the unsearchable riches of Christ Jesus to poor dying men.

Returning to our date of 1804, and the doings of that session, we note further, that Elder Gorton, of Mayfield, was appointed missionary for this year, on the same route Mr. Covell took the year before.

When the brethren came to hear the verbal account of Mr. Covell's mission, they were importunate with him, that he should publish his narrative, deeming that it would promote the blessed cause. Perhaps this will be as appropriate a place as any, for its insertion. It is rendered verbatim and entire.

CHAPTER IV.

"A Narrative of a Missionary Tour through the Western Settlements of the State of New-York, and into the south-western parts of the Province of Upper Canada: Performed by Lemuel Covell, of Pittstown, in company with Elder Obed Warren, of Salem, in the Fall of 1803: With an Appendix, containing several Speeches to and from the Indians.

TO THE CANDID READER.

Being frequently called upon to give a statement of the occurrences of my missionary tour with Elder Warren, and of the reception we met with in general; and being desirous of giving all the information in my power, that might afford any satisfaction to those who feel interested in the spread of the gospel and the enlargement of the Redeemer's kingdom-I concluded to publish a concise narrative of our travels, believing that such a narrative would be best calculated to give the desired information. I made known my mind on the subject to Elder Warren, my fellow traveller, and desired him to unite with me in the publication. He assured me that he would gladly unite with me in the performance, if it was in his power; but that his arrangements were such as would render it very inconvenient for him. For some time after this, I determined not to publish anything on the subject-fearing that the circumstance of my doing it separately, might be considered as the effect of arrogance, and be productive of unhappy consequences. But the repeated solicitations of a great number of my Christian friends, have occasioned a serious review of the subject. I have endeavored to weigh every circumstance

with as much candor as I am capable of; and, upon mature reflection, I can see no just reason why any should censure me for publishing what is really trueprovided it can be, in any degree, beneficial to those who wish well to the cause of Christ, or in anywise subservient to the upbuilding of his kingdom. Whether these effects will attend the subsequent narrative, or not, depends entirely on the will of the Great Disposer of all things; and to Him I am heartily willing to submit the issue. That it may be, in some degree, useful to the lovers of mankind, and subservient to the cause of the Redeemer, is the sincere desire of

The Public's devoted Servant,

Pittstown, July 28th, 1804.

LEMUEL COVELL.

A NARRATIVE, &c.

On Monday, the 22d of August, Elder Warren arrived at my house, and at 5 o'clock P. M. preached a sermon at our meeting-house, from 1 Thess. v, 25. He had unfortunately taken a very heavy cold a few days before he set out from home, which so affected his lungs, that it was with great difficulty he could speak so as to be heard distinctly.

On the morning of Tuesday, the 23d, we set off from my house on our journey, and at 4 in the P. M., arrived at the Baptist meeting-house, in Clifton Park, where brother Warren preached a sermon on the benefits and pleasures of wearing the yoke of Christ. After 'sermon we went home with Elder Peck, and spent the evening in a very agreeable manner, and I believe for edification.

Wednesday, 24th-We rode about 30 miles, to Mr. Nicholas Rouse's, at Cobuskill, where we tarried all night.

Thursday, 25th-Rode to Wooster, a town to the south of Cherry-Valley, in the county of Schoharie.— This town is but newly settled, and the people very destitute of gospel privileges. There is a small Baptist church there; but they have no ordained minister. In the afternoon I preached a sermon to them: they seemed really rejoiced at our coming to visit them, and very desirous of the privileges of the gospel ministry. After preaching, we had a very pleasing interview with a number of the brethren, who stayed for some conversation. At evening, we went home with Deacon French, where we spent the night. I think, considering the des