Christian faith; and has since appeared to me as a spiritual manifesto, with which he opened his last missionary campaign. The chapel was greatly crowded. From the text, Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God,* (Psal. lxviii. 31,) the Doctor enlarged on the incalculable importance of the Missionary work; on the various openings for Missionary labours, which had presented themselves in different parts of the Pagan world; and on the assured success which shall attend all such labours, (notwithstanding any temporary difficulties) while prosecuted in the faith and spirit of the gospel. Mrs. Harvard and myself had the happiness of accompanying the Doctor in his carriage, and of being present during the delivery of this animating discourse. The effect it had upon our minds may be easily conceived; it was that of abundant and joyful confirmation in our holy purpose. We beheld the yielding mists of error and wickedness breaking away from the moral horizon of the Pagan world; and the recovered slaves of besotted superstition and impurity raising up their adoring hands to the dawning splendour of the gospel-day! The prospect was in accordance with the promises of God: and it appeared to us perfectly easy for the omnipotent Saviour to fulfil all his gracious engagements to his church. We staggered not at the promise through unbelief; but said, Even so, Lord Jesus; come quickly! Amen. Circumstances of a painful nature tended to afflict • It is a singular fact, that a sermon preached by Doctor Coke at Birmingham, many years before, from this text, first directed the attention of that most excellent man, the late Rev. S. Pearce, of Birmingham, to the destitute state of the Heathen world. The Baptist Mission to India was formed shortly after; into the views of which he entered with the most devoted interest, and continued its indefatiga-, ble Secretary till his lamented decease.-Vide Memoir of his Life, by the late Rev. A. FULLER. us, while waiting for the fleet; particularly the distressing state of Mrs. Ault's health, which deeply preyed upon the spirits of her affectionate husband, and which, by sympathy, we all shared. Her indisposition, which commenced shortly before their marriage, it was hoped would be but of short continuance.Even after her arrival at Portsmouth, her health seemed to have improved; and, with grateful feelings to God, we had begun to look forward to complete recovery. Our hopes were not of long duration.— In a few days her complaint assumed an appearance which baffled the exercise of medical skill; and the only possibility of her recovery, in the opinion of the physician who was consulted, arose from her intended removal to a warmer climate. But apprehensions were entertained, that her reduced frame would yield to the complaint before that period could arrive. At length, on Wednesday, December 29, we received directions to prepare for embarkation early the next morning. We met at the house of Mr. Keet, senior, at Portsmouth Point, where we were received with the most marked attention by that worthy family, and several other friends, who met us there. After uniting in prayer, we formed ourselves into two parties, and proceeded to the beach. Owing to poor Mrs. Ault's illness, she was obliged to be conveyed in a postchaise. After an affecting parting, we entered our respective pilot-boats, and were conducted on board the two ships, then lying at St. Helen's, exchanging the signal of affectionate adieu with our companions on the water, and our friends on the shore, until we were out of sight of each other. D 3 CHAP III. Commencement of the Voyage-Sea-sickness-Scrutiny of motives and object-Doctor Coke-Extract from Madame Guion-Portuguese Vulgate-The Doctor's Journal.-Mr. Clough's AccountThe situation of a Missionary during a voyage-Public worship on the Lord's-day-Services in the Lady Melville—Mr. Squance— Cautious reserve with respect to the Doctor-Journal-Mr. Clough's elucidation--Sabath-evening reading--Social meetings for prayer, &c} in the author's cabin-Behaviour of the Passengers-Encouraging effects of Christian conversation with them-Note on Grace before Meat-Ship Newspaper-Signals-Mrs. Ault's illness-Visit from Messrs. Ault and Squance-Mrs. Ault's death-Her amiable and devout character-Her death greatly lamented-Its effect on the Doctor's mind-The health of Mr. Squance seriously affected-Visits the Cabalva-We pass the Equator-The visit of Neptune, &c.Isles of Bourbon and France-Another mission contemplated for Mr. Squance-He recovers, and returns on board the Melville-Doctor Coke's attentions to the spiritual interests of the Soldiers on boardPleasing results-Melancholy cases-Asiatic Journal for June, 1820-Effects of intoxication-A singular interview-The Doctor's hopes in reference to the Soldiers-Separated from the fleet, and rejoin" O cabo dos tormentados"-Volcano-Second approach to the Line-Illness of Mrs. Harvard, and of the Author-Dr. Coke's anxiety and prayers-They recover-the Doctor discovers symptoms of illness-Solemn and affecting parting-His Death and Funeral. THE Commencement of our voyage was marked by nothing unusual to persons in similar circumstances. With the exception of the venerable Doctor, we were all more or less affected with sea-sickness; a complaint which is perhaps, for the time, one of the most distressing affections to which the human system is liable. Mrs. Harvard's share of this illness was so considerable, that she was, in consequence, a close inmate of our cabin for several weeks, During this indisposition, the recent parting from our dear friends and country frequently passed in review before us; nor could we, without momentary pain, look back upon all those endearments which crowded around us in our native land, and which, for aught we knew to the contrary, we had sacrificed for ever. And It was then, perhaps, more seriously than before, that we scrutinized the character of the work to which we had devoted ourselves, and the motives by which we were influenced, in engaging in it. Fluctuations of mind may be expected in the present state of imperfection; but our convictions of duty were invariably the same: and, being satisfied that we had followed the Divine direction, the result was an establishment of purpose. By the active and persevering example of our venerable leader, a regular course of study and employment was marked out for us. whatever difficulties it presented to us, from the novelty of our circumstances, it was far otherwise with him. Doctor Coke was, in the most harmless and honourable sense of the word, a "citizen of the world;" for he was always at home, if he could but find employment suited to his sacred office and pursuits. This was a subject on which he frequently conversed; and, in illustration of his views, I remember he once gave us this favourite quotation from Madame Guion: "O thou, by long experience tried, "All scenes alike engaging prove, To souls impress'd with sacred love: "To me remains nor place, nor time, My country is in every clime; I can be calm, and free from care "While place we seek, or place we shun, "Could I be cast where Thou art not, "My country, Lord, art thou alone; The point where all my wishes meet― "I hold by nothing here below: Though pierc'd by scorn, oppress'd by pride, "No frowns of men can hurtful prove "Ah! then to His embrace repair; These lines exhibit the principles by which his devoted mind was influenced and regulated in his great work and, it need not be added, how essential the ascendancy of such principles is to the proper discharge of those self-denying duties which such a work demands. We were thus favoured with a constant model of cheerful piety, and industrious zeal, worthy of our closest imitation. The diligent and critical perusal of the Portuguese Vulgate, a copy of which in several |