Rupees. 100 Fund for Widows and Orphans of Missionaries. 40 0 [Subscriptions towards Building the Union Chapel, Benares, East Indies. Sir Edward Paget, K. C. B. Commanderin-Chief, &c., &c. W. A. Brooke, Esq. Agent to the Governor Green.... General, &c. &c., Benares 100 W. J. Sands, Esq. 80 R. H. Rattray, Esq. T. Yeld, Esq. C. D. Russel, Esq. R. M. Bird, Esq. E. Trotter, Esq. D. W. H. Speed, Esq. F. Lawrance, Esq. R. M. Fraser, Esq. Capt. Fiddes Mr. A. Cameron A Friend at Alahabad W. H., Ditto. Sergt. Wells Mr. H. Clark R. Collis W. Logue G. M.Nally 50 ............ 50 16 50 50. კი .10 .10 ............. Quarter-Master Sergt. Walton Sergt.-Major Giddens Mr. Barrott J. Dewal... Mr. Edwards J. Davis ........ ..... ............ ............. ........ Mrs. Fraser 2 2 20 2 16 5 20 10 6 10 5 Rev. W. Bowley Mr. W. Smith, Baptist Missionary' Rupees 1644 1531:8:,, 112:7:3 THE EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE AND MISSIONARY CHRONICLE. FEBRUARY 1825. MEMOIR OF THE LATE REV. SYLVANUS SHAW, OF MARSDEN, YORKSHIRE. THE value of biographical accounts requires neither illustration nor proof; but it may admit of some discussion, who are the proper subjects of these narratives. It has been stated, that he who does not rise above the level of the species is not entitled to this distinction; but if the object of the writer be the benefit of the reader, surely those accounts are likely to be the most extensively useful which describe individuals who are most easily found. The following sketch of the life and labours of a minister who moved in a humble and contracted sphere, may, perhaps, be received with favour, and read with interest. SYLVANUS SHAW was born at Marsden in Yorkshire in 1755. Much information of the early part of his life cannot now be obtained, and if it could, might not deserve to be recorded. During twenty-five years, though decent in character, and regular in conduct, he was grossly ignorant of the truths of religion, and indifferent to the grand concern of salvation. The first serious impressions were made upon his mind by perusing Keach's Travels of true GodliHis eyes were enlightened to ness. VOL. III. see, and his heart was affected to feel the evil of sin, his guilt and danger; and the inquiry was excited, must I do to be saved?" In this state of anxiety and distress he attended the ministry of the Rev. Mr. Wilson, an evangelical clergyman at Slaithwaite; and afterwards that of the Rev. Mr. Hunt, at the Independent Chapel in Delph. The gospel came to him not in word only but in power. He discerned the glory of its truths, and experienced the influence of its blessings. The delight he enjoyed, and the benefit he received from ordinances, were evinced by the regularity of his attendance, at all times of the year, and in all varieties of weather, though he had to walk five miles over a bleak and mountainous country. No sooner had he tasted that the Lord was gracious, than his soul was filled with compassion for his neighbours who were living without God in the world, benighted in ignorance, and sunk in carnality. His works of faith and labours of love, for their best interests, began in a prayer-meeting which he established in his own house, and which attracted a crowded attendance. Then the necessities of the people, F |