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the Chinese, demands particular ac-oracles' being one day, not only wholknowledgments (when we consider the ly translated into that extraordinary number of souls interested) in giving language, but of this translation being us so able and judicious a translator so fully revised, and compared with in the person of Mr. Lossar, and in other writings, in the language, as enabling some of the younger branch- shall remove every doubt of its fidelity es of the family to make so rapid a and accuracy. With the most cor. progress in the Chinese language and dial regards to our honoured Christian characters, as well as in the originals brethren with you, I remain, reverend of the Scriptures, that the most pleas and dear Sir, very sincerely yours. ing prospect is afforded of the sacred As. Mag.

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He was admitted a student in Yale College, in the year 1738, and was graduated in the year 1742. Soon after this he became a preacher of the gospel, and was ordained pastor of the first Church of Christ in Canterbury in the year 1744.

In the year 1771, he was dismissed from this pastoral charge, and early in the following year installed pastor of the church in Scotland, a parish in the town of Windham, where he continued until December, 1804. While in this place he received the degree of Doctor of Divinity, from Yale College. Being rendered incapable of public ministerial service, through the natu ral infirmities of age, it became necessary for his comfortable support, to remove him to the family of his son, Doctor Mason Fitch Cogswell, of this place. This was a comfortable retreat to the venerable parent, and here the Lord hath repaid to him in kind, his filial piety to his own parents in their old age; here he hath been nourished with the most tender affection, which may God reward, until his decease, January 2d, 1807, and had be survived until this day, which is the anniversary of his birth, he would have completed 87 years.

This servant of the Lord hath been a man of affliction, having buried three wives and four children, one child only surviving; and through all these scenes of sorrow, had grace given him, to honour the divine sov. ereignty, and his own Christian and ministerial profession. He was an example to the church of Christ in tribulation as well as in jov.

While a member of college he was distinguished for sobriety, application, and especially for classical science, which he preserved through his whole life.

While he was in his collegiate life, there was a great revival of religion in the land, in which the college share

ed, whereby many were disposed to undertake the work of the ministry, who have since been burning and shining lights' in our churches.

At this time, what was with him before a general conviction, of the truth and importance of Christianity, was changed into an experimental acquaintance with its power and comforts; which confirmed him in the purpose of devoting his life to the service of his Redeemer, in the ministry of the gospel. His natural temter was social and cheerful; he had a great command of his passions; his intellect was quick and clear; his imagination was lively and pleasant, yet chastened with the sobriety and seriousness of a Christian, and accompanied with the dignity becoming a minister of the gospel.

His natural disposition, together with his religious acquirements, rendered him a pleasing companion to all who reverence virtue; a beloved child of his parents; a kind husband, and a parent, whom his children could not fail to love and reverence.

He was a firm believer of the evangelical doctrines of the gospel, and as on these he built his own hope of a blessed immortality, so he inculcated on others the necessity of both believing and obeying them, that they might inherit eternal life. The faith on which he relied as divine and saying, was one that is accompanied by fellowship with the Father and his Son Jesus Christ, and productive of good works,

His preaching was, generally, plain and practical, addressed to the understanding and consciences of his hearers. The natural and Christian benevolence, which shone in his countenance, were admirably adapted to enforce the doctrines of divine love, and impress the minds of his hearers with the words of our Lord, "A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another."

His private diary, which he kept for many years, gives abundant evidence, that in prosperity he was grateful to the Giver of every good and perfect gift, especially for the gift of an all-sufficient Redeemer, and the

grace of God which he purchased on the cross; that in affliction he was still before the Lord, adoring the corrections of a Father's hand; that he was anxious to fill up his life with usefulness; and that in his extreme old age, he was enabled to adopt the

words of the apostle, "I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course; I have kept the faith: hence forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day."

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Several valuable communications are on hand, and shall be seasonably Introduced-A Biographical Sketch, promised this month, is unavoidably deferred for a future Number.

ADDRESS OF THE EDITORS.

Ar the close of the second volume of the Panoplist, the Editors beg leave respectfully to address the Christian community. Nothing but a full persuasion of the increasing importance of this publication, and a humble, though animating hope of its increasing utility, could induce them again to solicit public patronage. Although there is no reason to doubt the promptitude of a large number to continue the encouragement they have already given the Panoplist, and no occasion, perhaps, for particular arguments to persuade others to co-opérate with them, still it appears a service which the Editors owe to the community and to themselves, to unfold the considerations which elevate their hopes, and stimulate them to unremitting exertions.

The Editors derive their most powerful motive from the importance of the Christian cause. That cause involves the interests of truth and virtue, and all the spiritual concerns of mankind, besides having an inseparable connexion with their temporal enjoyments. That cause the word of God requires all men to defend and propagate. The Editors feel the obligation. And as divine Providence has, through the medium of the Panoplist, given them access to the pub. lic; they resolve, though at the expense of much time, labour, and personal convenience, to use that advantage for the Redeemer's glory, and the prosperity of his church. It was and is their fixed resolution to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints. That the public might entertain no doubts concerning their views of that faith, they have explicitly avowed their firm adher

ence to what have been called the doctrines of the Reformation, or the doctrines of grace. These doctrines, which constituted the religious faith of our venerable forefathers, the Editors embrace, as the truths of God, and will endeavour to use the whole Christian armour in their defence. In this undertaking they hope for the countenance of Christians. If publications intended merely to refine literary taste, to gratify curiosity, and to entertain a vacant hour, obtain. support from men of the world; may not a publication, which aims to advance undefiled religion, and to qualify men for celestial enjoyment, expect the patronage of those, who se riously feel the importance of Christianity?

The Editors derive another motive from the alarming events, which are taking place, both in Europe and America. The enemies of our holy religion wish us to believe, that there is no danger. They cry, peace and safety, while they are coming in like a flood upon us, intending, from our security, to obtain the greater advan tage against us. Are our apprehensions of danger groundless? What shall be said of that licentious spirit, which hates the purity, and casts off the restraints of the gospel, or of that proud philosophy, which will not bow to its mysteries? What shall be said of that bold, enterprizing spirit of impiety, which openly renounces moral and religious obligation, prostrates every venerable and sacred institution, and gives unbridled liberty to depraved passion? What shall be said of that boasted liberality, which denies the plain, obvious sense of Scripture, and instead of the divine

excellencies of revelation, substitutes the cold maxims of unsanctified heathen morality? How numerous and how multiform are the errors of the day! How many labour by preaching and writing, by conversation and example, to reduce Christianity to the standard of proud reason and sorrupt inclination! How many nominal Christians embrace a religion, which is destitute of gospel sanctity, and aims to combine the service of God and of Mammon! How extensive, and almost universal is the influence of antichristian error and licentiousness! In consequence of this, how many corruptions and disorders are found in our churches, and how dreadfully has the infection of irreligion spread among all ranks of people. These are not creatures of imagination. They are realities, seen elearly, and with the greatest solicitude by all enlightened Christians. The constant progress of these evils has, for many years, been attentively observed. Is it not time to be alarm ed? Do not the appearances of the present day plainly indicate, that it is the duty of ministers, and all believers to make extraordinary efforts?

The Panoplist rises to counteract prevailing evils, and to prevent their increase; to stem the torrent of vice; to point out the disorders and dan gers of the times; and earnestly to call men to withdraw their affections from the uncertain, changing interests of this world, and set them on that kingdom, which can never be moved. Its aim is, to detect the corruptions of modern literature, to unfold the subtleties and absurdities of what is called rational Christianity, to strip learned pride and impiety of every fair disguise, and to promote the theoretic knowledge and practical influence of sound divinity.

The Editors consider, as another animating motive to persevering exertion, the useful effects which the Panoplist has already produced, and the extensive approbation of devout and learned men which it has received. In. formation from numerous correspondents warrants the belief, that the publication has, by the blessing of God, actually conduced to the great ends which have been sought. Churches and ministers have, in ma

ny instances, been more deeply impressed, than ever before, with the dangers of the times, and excited to the important duty of strengthening the things which remain, which are ready to die. The constantly increasing circulation of the Panoplist affords proof of its general acceptance. And the Editors cannot but be animated by the explicit, decided approbation of their most respectable correspondents in England and Scotland, as well as in America, and by the advice and solicitation of some, who are not only pillars of the church, but the boast of science, and ornaments to their country, that the Panoplist may be continued.

Two years ago, it was the full conviction of the Editors, that the cir cumstances of the times loudly called for such a publication. Nothing but that conviction could have induced them, in the midst of their other employments, to undertake such a laborious and arduous work. And nothing but a conviction that the same providential call is continued, could persuade them to proceed. To drop the publication in these circumstances would doubtless be pleasing to the enemies of truth; but it would be as painful to its friends. In short, all the considerations which influ enced the Editors at the beginning, and many new ones, arising from the progress and success of the work, from the promised aid of numerous correspondents, and from various other advantages they have secured, combine to warm their zeal, and prompt them to perseverance.

The Editors are not insensible of the delicacy, arduousness, and responsibility of their undertaking. But believing that the cause, in which they are engaged, is the cause of truth, and humbly depending on the assistance and blessing of God, they are unappalled by the greatest difficulties.

Let the friends of the gospel remember that, by subscribing for the Panoplist, they have opportunity not only to entertain and profit themselves and their particular connexions, but to encourage a work, which is designed extensively to promote the glorious end, for which the Saviour lived, and suffered, and died.

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