was not yet pleased to be found or known by him. But, his desires increasing, he forsook the town and went into the woods in great bitterness of spirit. He was missed by the other Indians, who feared some casualty might have happened to him; but after searching for him he was not found. At the end of five days it pleased God to appear to him to his comfort, and to give him a sight, not only of his own inward state, but also an acquaintance with the works of nature; so that he apprehended a sense was given him of the virtues, and natures of several herbs, roots, plants and trees, and the different relation they had one to another and he was made sensible that man stood in the nearest relation to God of any part of creation. It was at this time that he was more particularly made sensible of his duty to God. He came home rejoicing, and endeavoured to put in practice what he apprehended was required of him."

These Indians made a second visit to the Quakers in the next following summer, on the same account, and behaved in the same regular, and becoming manner as before. They maintained an orderly public worship, in their way, at stated times; at some of which they were visited by several of the Friends. Papounan, their chief preacher, in his discourses principally advised and exhorted them to circumspection and brotherly love in their conduct, that it might be manifest they re

tained a sense of theirCreator's goodness and favour continu, ed to them; and in his public prayers, and addresses to his Maker, he returned thanks for his mercy, in still affording them a sense of his compassion and loving kindness, requesting a continuance and increase thereof, that they might jointly know in the end a place of rest, where love would prevail and have the dominion. When they were not dispersed, as in their hunting season, it appeared they constantly met in this manner in the morning before sunrise, and in the evening after sunset,

The purport of more of Papounan's expressions was"That it was an affair of much sorrow to him, that men should make so bad use of the breath of life which God had breathed into them, and which ought continually to be improved to his honour and the mutual benefit of mankind. That it was not well to speak of things which related to the Almighty only from the root of the tongue; but in order that such words should be good they must proceed from the good principle in the heart: That he had for many years felt the good spirit in his heart; but, wanting to try and prove it in order to come to some cer

tainty, he remained in an unsettled state till about four years ago; when he received an assurance that this love was good, and that he needed no farther inquiry about it. And being past all doubt that this was the right way, he had endeavoured to

walk steadily therein since that time. This spirit was a spirit of love; and it was his daily prayer that it might continually abide with him: That when he felt it prevalent in his heart he was so directed as to speak what was right and prevented from saying any wrong thing: That by reason of men not keeping to this love, which their maker hath given them in their hearts, the evil spirit gets possession there, and destroys all that is good in them; and this is the cause why men dislike one another, grow angry with and endeavour to kill one another. But when we follow the leadings of the good spirit, it causes our hearts to be tender,

to love one another, to look upon all mankind as one, and so to become as one family." Proud's Hist. of Pennsylvania, Vol. II. pages 320-25.

This account of Papounan will we hope be read with interest, and occasion some serious reflections. To such views of piety and duty this remarkable Indian appears to have been brought, prior to any personal acquaintance with the gospel, or with the Friends. Must he not then have been taught by the spirit of God? And were not his views of relegion much more consistent with the gospel, than those which are entertained by the greater number of professed Christians?

WE were called in our last number to notice the death of the Rev. Dr. McKean, Boylston Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory in Harvard Universis ty. This dispensation has added another to the bereavements, numerous and afflicting almost beyond example, with which our churches and literary community have, within the few past years, been visted. We are persuaded we can add nothing to the just and affection ate tributes that have al ready been offered;* but we are unwilling that the pages of the Christian Disciple should be without some notice

of one, who was numbered with our most accomplished scholars and divines, and whose private virtues have embalmed his memory in many hearts.

To every community the death of such an individual as Dr. McKean must be viewed with a powerful interest, for to every community his life might be an important blessing. Having received the honours of Harvard University, he devoted himself to the study of Theology; and evinced the diligence and fidelity of his preparation, by the ability and acceptance of his earliest services. In 1797 he became the Pastor of the church in Mil

ton, and continued in that sacred relation for a little more than seven years, when his declining health, combined with circumstances beyond his control, rendered a dissolution of his connexion expedient; and he took an affectionate farewell of the people of his charge. The feelings he exprest on that occasion, mark the ten derness and piety of his soul; and afford an interesting example of pastoral solicitude and forbearance, worthy to be ad in remembrance by those, for whom they were uttered.

As a preacher, Dr. McKean was peculiarly, and I believe universally acceptable. There was an encrgy, and sometimes an originality, of thought and nanner, sanctified by an habitual piety, which seldom failed of commanding deep attention. In his addresses to the throne of mercy you might always mark the breathings of a devout and humble soul, deeply imprest with the majesty of God, the Creator, with the dependance of the creature, and earnest in supplication for spiritual gifts.

In

deed should I select any one quality, which seemed to constitute the most uniform and pervading temper of his mind, it would be his ardent piety; which there is reason to be lieve followed him through all the various changes of his pilgrimage, sustained him under the sorrows to which, either from bodily infirmity, or from other still more afflicting sources, he was subjected, and was undoubtedly the ground of that cheerful and profound

submission, with which at length in a foreign land, and separated from the dearest friends of his heart, he yielded to the summons of death.

As a scholar, Dr. McKean is entitled to our notice; for his intellectual and scientific attainments gave him an hon◄ ourable place in our literary circle. He possessed in a high degree the attributes of genius; and this was connected with a characteristic ardour, which gave animation to his studies, and enabled him to collect very various and copious stores of knowledge. While engaged in the active exercise of the ministry he found time to indulge his taste for the abstruser sciences; and afterwards when in the highly honourable station, to which he was called in the University, other studies became his more immediate province, his proficiency kept pace with the ardour of his mind, and his desire of usefulness. In the discharge of this, as of all his other duties, he appeared to act under a decp sense of his responsibility to God, who had lent him all, that he possessed, and with a most benevolent zeal for the benefit of his fellow-creatures. Among his acquisitions should be mentioned his remarkably minute and extensive acquaintance with the civil and ecclesiastical history of this country. His love of this pursuit amounted indeed almost to a passion; for he felt an enthutiastic admiration of the feelings, habits and character of the Fathers of New-England; and few

mong us entered with more filial reverence into their spirit.

No better evidence can be adduced of the literary and professional reputation of Dr. McKean than the number of honourable stations to which, at different periods, he was invited; and which, if accepted, he never failed conscienciously to discharge. He was ever scrupulously exact in fulfilling his appointed share of duty, from a principle, that no man was entitled to the honour; who would not submit to the labours of a trust; and where an object appeared to him suf ficiently important, he was willing to give, not his name only and occasional attendance, but a degree of industry and even of mechanical effort, which minds like his are seldom patient enough to bestow. Indeed, punctuality, exact adherence to a plan prescribed, and perseverance in the accomplishment of what was commenced, were among his peculiar traits. They are qualities which seldom obtain their just estimation, but to which we are greatly in debted for the success of our best institutions; and they were the more remarkable in him from the characteristic enthusiasm with which they were combined.

From this view of his character, it must be evident that we have lost in him a valuable citizen; one of those, who by their energy and zeal, give health and vigour to society, one who had the public welfare much at heart, and was ready to contribute to it his

best services and prayers. We should be unjust also to his many virtues, should we not remember the ardent benevolence and disinterestedness of his character, his generous hospitality, and his constant readiness, even beyond the extent of his ability, to every act of christian kindness. If there are any without the circle of his domestic relations, or of his most familiar friends, who were ever surprised by apparent inequalities of feeling, which they were unable to explain, let it be remembered-because christian candor suggests it-that it is seldom given to minds, ardent as was his, to maintain that equable tenor, which is the natural element of the phlegmatic; that it is one of the hardest offices of religion-though, who will deny that it should be its unwearied effort to regulate the emotions of a peculiarly delicate, and susceptible heart; and that the strength or impetuosity of feeling, which might have been lamented by none so much as himself, was perhaps in this world of imperfection, where even the purest christians find it so difficult to preserve the exact balance of their virtues, inseparable in him from that ardour, which gave spirituality and life to his devotion, and in some remarkable instances, such fondness and enthusiasm to his friendship.

Those who were conversant with Dr. McKean, will not fail to remember his various colloquial powers, which combined with his affectionate

and social spirit, gave a charm to his familiar intercourse. He could readily impart of the stores, which his reading or observation had collected, and sometimes in the freedom of conversation, surprised his most intimate friends by an eloquence, which he probably never exceeded in his most elaborate compositions.

It is unnecessary to attempt any delineation here of his domestic virtues; though upon this part of his character there could be no danger of falling into exaggerated praise. His friends know for themselves; and it is not permitted to intrude into the sanctuary of private grief-how tender, how faithful and exemplary he was in all the relations, by which God had united them; what an husband and parent, son, and brother and friend death has separated from them. It is enough, that God's pitying eye is upon them, and that the hand, that has chastened, is mighty to sustain.

How frequent, how mourn ful have of late been the ravages of death! not individuals and families alone, but our whole community has been called to tears. For behold the faithful fail from among us, and the Lord of Hosts hath taken away from Jerusalem the stay and the staff. But

we are always ready to attach more than becomes us to the services of a fellow-mortal. We rely on wisdom, that being human, must err-on virtue, that can be made perfect only in Heaven; and God, the Sovereign disposer, not seldom withdraws from us the frail objects of our dependence to teach us his own sufficiency. He instructs us, that He is in no need of the services of even the best or wisest of his creatures; that all they possess is from Him, and that with all the powers, that distinguish them, they do not breathe a wish, or utter a prayer, or execute a design, but in dependence on Him. He will accomplish his grand purposes, as well in the moral as in the natural world without them. At the same time we rejoice in the fair hopes and promises of the Gospel; we believe that though withdrawn from us, they are welcomed to a purer and nobler sphere. We miss them in the places, they have filled and adorned on earth, in the scenes consecrated by their labours and friendship; but their immortal spirits with all their graces have ascended to God, and are cherished with a Father's love in the regions of perfect knowledge and virtue.

"Tell us, ye troublers of mankind,
Who glory in your trade,
And through the carnage cover'd field
In fancied greatness wade;
Have you not felt at times remorse
Attendant on your ruthless course?

"Love and grow wiser; learn in time
That war in deed is guilt;
That God approves not him by whom
A brother's blood is spilt,
But inquisition strict will make
Of those who thus his office take."