Go ye into all the world, a They make this appeal to thoC, ing in their sins; that the gest and wretchedness; and that i this gospel to the ends of the would speak, with an earnestness befitting cause, and ask for their prayers, and for increa are constrained to call aloud on the church taining the existing missions, and of extending great field, to a range proportioned to our nut "field is the world," and yet how small a spe occupied by the Missionaries of the Americ number of our churches is about four thous three hundred thousand members, we have hun in Africa, and a few missionaries stationed Indians of our own continent. The amoun es for the support of Foreign Missions the a sum which is less than one fourth of same object, by the Baptist Churches in F less, and their burdens much greater than tists, then, less concerned for the hour cash paid one and a half per ct. premium on twenty dollars uncurrent money, paid 4 per ct. premium on hundred and thirty dollars uncurrent money, ,30 5,20 5,50 10 per ct. premium on twenty-five dollars uncurrent money, id Rev. John Peck's order for the Oneida Indian station, for quarter due Jan. 1, 50, 300, 2,50 forw naid one and a half per ct. premium on fifty dollars uncurrent money, ,75 3,25 Bour esponding Secretary one quarter's salary, due 1st. instant, 125, .Sec. for postage, stationary, blank books, incidental expenses, as per bill for one year, 75,62 Fly Stone, being quarterly payment due 1st inst. for Tonawanda school, 43,75 12, 70, and in 190,25 19,50 500, 643,81 American and ei And $14603,38 Cr. 13,43 11,57 tant percent received from April 25, to May 17, 1827, as published in Magazine No. 126, viz. Mont of collection after the Anniversary Sermon, by Rev. Mr. Yates, at Mr. Esq. Treas of the Lincoln Bap. Aux. Soc. in aid of Foreign Missions, lation and For. Miss. Soc. received per J. Moriarty, Treas. to be appropriat- 150,00 252,18 Lebanon, Con. by Rev. Gurdon Robinson, per Mr. James Robinson, ited States Government, being for the last quarter of 1826, in aid of the en Indian lads, now at Hamilton, N. Y. ea of the Lincoln Fem. Cent Soc. in aid of For. Miss. per Mr. N. R. Cobb, 37,99 27, 800, 240, 8,56 175, Where of the Laop. For. Miss. Soc. per Mr. E. Lincoln, Moon June 5, to June 18, 1827, as published in Magazine, No. 127, viz. 10, 15, -3287,39 15, alen's Society, China, Me. 2,16 ,84 per Rev. Mr. Proctor, 3, 5,79 3, per Rev. Mr. Spaulding, 8,79 1,75 oual Church, Marlboro' N. H. 3,75 -5,50 23 Stations among the Indians, for which we are responsible, it would subject us to loans. It should, however, be observed with gratitude, that we have been able to meet the actual expenses of the year, and commence a reduction of former debts. By an early attention to treaties which were formed and forming, we have been able to secure annuities to a considerable amount, which will in future lessen the demands on the general fund, from those Stations to which the annuities are applicable. In reference to some of these, the Board is much indebted to the judgment and enterprise of Mr. M'Coy. It is also due to Dr. Judson to state, that the presentation by him of more than $4000 to the Mission funds, being the avails of presents made to him personally by individuals and the Bengal Government, has gone far towards enabling the Board to discharge the heavy arrearages due in India. Those arrearages have been accumulating for several years, but. are now fully liquidated. A fact which cannot fail to inspire confidence and awaken fresh efforts in behalf of this important field of labour. ADDRESS OF THE BOARD TO THE CHURCHES. The Board, having now spread before you a history of their proceedings during the past year, and a view of the present condition and prospects of their missionary operations, feel it to be their duty, to make an urgent and loud appeal to you, for a more extensive and systematick cooperation, in the great enterprise. The time has arrived, when the American Baptist Churches ough. to engage in this sacred cause, with a degree of zeal, and a combined energy, more commensurate with the increasing strength of the denomination, and with the miseries and wants of a world lying in wickedness. The Board cannot pause, to plead for the duty of christians to support missions. They speak now, to those, who acknowledge that they are not their own, and who admit, as binding on the churches of Christ, the parting command of their Redeemer, "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." They make this appeal to those, who believe that the heathen are perishing in their sins; that the gospel is the only remedy for their guilt and wretchedness; and that it is the duty of christians to aid in sending this gospel to the ends of the earth. To such christians, the Board would speak, with an earnestness befitting the magnitude of the cause, and ask for their prayers, and for increased pecuniary aid. They are constrained to call aloud on the churches for the means of sustaining the existing missions, and of extending their exertions in this great field, to a range proportioned to our numbers and strength. The 'field is the world," and yet how small a space of the moral desert is occupied by the Missionaries of the American Baptists! Though the number of our churches is about four thousand, containing, probably, three hundred thousand members, we have but one mission in Asia, one in Africa, and a few missionaries stationed at various points among the Indians of our own continent. The amount contributed by our churches for the support of Foreign Missions the last year, was $11272,90, a sum which is less than one fourth of that contributed for the same object, by the Baptist Churches in England, whose numbers are far less, and their burdens much greater than ours. Are American Baptists, then, less concerned for the honour of the Redeemer, and for the 1 salvation of men? The Board hope, that a new zeal will henceforth animate our churches. The Redeemer summons them to exertion. He has protected and prospered our missions, and his voice calls to us, to go forward. New fields invite the efforts of the denomination, and the Board entreat their brethren to furnish them with the means of entering into these fields, now white to harvest. A Mission to South America and Mexico was recommended by a Committee of the last Convention. It will be kept constantly in view, and attempted at the earliest period, at which missionaries and funds can be provided. China, too, deserves immediate attention, as presenting an important and interesting field for Missionary operations, which can be entered with greater facility, and occupied with greater safety and success, by American Christians, than by any others in the world. The special events of divine Providence are opening in Greece, a wide and effectual door, for the introduction of uncorrupted Christianity. And the Board earnestly hope, that it may be in their power, at no distant period, to commence, in that interesting country, a vigorous system of evangelical operations. The Mission at Liberia needs support and enlargement. There is an ample scope at the colony, for the operations of schools, and for the preaching of the gospel. The Burman mission, too, calls for more extensive and vigorous exertions. The brethren there have united in asking, that more missionaries may be sent, and have pointed out important stations, which they might occupy. When we remember, that it was for the support of this mission, in particular, that our combined efforts, as a denomination, were first elicited, and in some sense pledged; that God has preserved it, like the burning bush, amidst so many dangers; that he has granted us an encouraging degree of success; and that this extensive field is entirely unoccupied, excepting by our own missionaries, we must feel that strenuous exertions ought to be made on its behalf. As the New Testament is already translated, and as Dr. Judson is now engaged in translating the Old, the friends of missions and of the Bible are called upon for special donations, for the purpose of printing the word of life, and circulating it among the millions of Burmah. But the Board, instead of possessing the ability to enlarge the existing missions, and establish new stations, are scarcely able, with their present income, to sustain the missions already established. Brethren, shall it be so in future? Will you not come up to the full measure of your duty on this subject? We call on you, in the name of Him who has redeemed us from death; we urge you, by the misery of a world lying in wickedness; we entreat you, by all that is solemn in the thought of an approaching judgment, to give us your prayers, and your pecuniary aid. Let every Christian resolve that a portion of his income shall be paid into the treasury of the Lord. Let a male and female primary mission society be established in every Church and congregation. Let every one, who can afford the expense, subscribe for the American Bap tist Magazine, the official publication of the Board. Let the monthly concert for prayer be punctually attended; and let every Christian, in his closet, plead with God, that he will let his way be known on earth, his saving health unto all people. Then, brethren, will your peace be like a river, while the wilderness and the solitary place will be glad for you, and the desert rejoice and blossom like the rose. TREASURER'S REPORT. The General Convention of the Baptist Denomination in the United States, for Foreign Missions, &c. in account current with Heman Lincoln, Treasurer. 1827. April 25. To balance from last account, Dr. 476,03 50. To cash paid Rev. N. Kendrick's order on account of the Indian lads at Hamilton, N. Y. 87,50 May 1. To cash paid 2 pes ct. premium on $25 Ontario bank notes, To cash paid Rev. Jesse Mercer's draft of March 7, on account of the Tinsawatta school, 25, 3, 28,50 5. To 5000 dollars remitted to Wm. H. Pearce, Calcutta, per brig Smyrna, for Burman miss. 5000, To one and a half per ct. on the above, for Spanish dollars, 75, -5075, To cash paid Ira M. Allen, per bill, 118,35 15. ,, paid insurance on specie sent to Calcutta, $5000, at one and a half per ct. " paid copy of deeds at Washington, D. C. as per bill of W. Brent, clerk, 5,00 6. To cash forwarded Rev. Ely Stone, Wheatland, N. V. for the Tonawanda school, paid Rev. John Peck, being quarterly grant from the United States Government for the 50, 43,75 16. To cash paid exchange one and a half per ct. on $25 uncurrent money, ,37 19. To cash paid Isaac M'Coy, draft of May 29, for the Carey Station, 450, 26. To cash paid the order of Rev. N. Kendrick, in aid of the education of seven Indian youths, for the quarter due the 1st instant, 87,50 July 31. To cash paid 6 per ct. discount on $100 North Carolina money, 6, ,30 6,30 To cash paid Rev. Wm. Yates, per his receipt, it being in part of his expenses incurred in making collections in New York, Connecticut, Vermont, and New Hampshire, ,, paid Rev. Jesse Mercer's order for Tinsawatta school, in the Cherokee nation, 125, 125, To cash paid bill for travelling expences incurred by Rev. Dr. Bolles, and Rev. W. Yates, 22. To cash paid for the Christian Watchman one year for the Carey Station, 38,60 2,50 Oct. 17. To cash forwarded Rev. Ely Stone, Wheatland, N. Y. for the Tonawanda school, 19. To cash, being bad bill, 43,75 To exchange, 1 per ct. on $15, ,15 1,15 Nov. 3. To cash paid Rev. Evan Jones' draft of August 21, (Valley Towns,) 28. To cash paid Rev. I. M'Coy's draft of Oct. 12, $300, and $700, for the Miamies, Dec. 4. To cash forwarded Rev. John Peck for Oneida School, 6. paid Rev. Isaac M'Coy for the Carey Station, " paid Rev. Jesse Mercer's draft of Nov. 20, for the Tinsawatta school, 1000, 50, 250, 100, 5, paid Lee Compere's draft dated Nov. 26, for Withington Station, 100, 11,50 ,20 300, 1828. Jan. 2. To cash paid Rev. G. F. Davis, in part for his expenses as Agent to visit Aux. Soc. in Maine, 25, 3. To cash paid 2 per ct. premium on $20 uncurrent money, ,40 4. paid Rev. N. Kendrick's draft, dated Oct. 11, on account of Indian young men at Hamilton, N. Y. 87,50 ", paid Lincoln & Edmands' bill for printing proceedings of Convention in 1826, for fur- 365,36 409,11 28. 31. " Feb. 15. To cash paid Executive Committee Bap. Ed. Soc. N. Y. for seven Indian lads at Hamiltor. " paid S. B. Burchard, Jr., draft dated 1st. inst. for Indian youths at Hamilton, N. Y. 87,50 560,50 Institution, for the quarter which will be due April 1, 87,50 To cash paid in aid of the African Mission, remitted to Rev. Lot Cary, |