iv. THE EDITOR'S PREFATORY ADDRESS. permit them to purchase one of the larger periodicals. For such this publication was originally started; and they are not only those to whom we naturally look for aid, but their position in society among those of their own class enables them to do for us what individuals in superior circumstances could not, or might not be disposed, to accomplish. "The times" just now are unfavourable, and hence we would urge all our present subscribers to put forth a little extra energy among their friends and companions to gain additional subscribers for the coming year. Indeed every year, through deaths, removals, and other causes, we calculate on some decrease, which can only be replenished by the kind efforts of our present subscribers to find a few new subscribers in their respective localities. But we do not recollect a year when an effort of this kind was more necessary than for that which is approaching. We would, therefore, earnestly press upon every one of our present readers to set about this work during the early part of the month of December. Dont indulge the mere wish that it may be done, which would be useless, but set about it at once, and it will be done. We have thus, in plain terms, stated our case, and set our present position in full view of our friends. We are not skilled in "the art of puffing,” and if we were we have no faith in it for ultimate and permanent prosperity. Very often it is a mere sham—an attempt to foist the spurious in the place of the genuine article. We would rather appeal to our doings. If we have upon the whole done something to the glory of God and the honour of Christ -if we have in any degree promoted a better feeling towards each other among the various sections of Evangelical Baptists-if we have done much to vindicate the despised doctrine of believers baptism-if we have aided Sabbath School, Tract, and Open-air Preaching operations—if we have maintained, against all comers, the spirituality of the Redeemer's kingdom and the erroneous folly of state churches-if we have been fearless in exposing the evils which curse the world, especially Slavery, War, and Drunkenness then, we think, we may, without presumption, claim a continuance and an increase of support from all those who hold these matters as of importance to the great cause of Religion, Morality, and Civilization. And let not our humble services be despised. Ponderous "Quarterlies" may have their admirers, and larger "Monthlies" may have their supporters. We envy them not. Let them not look down on us with proud scorn. We have our readers as well as they. Yes: the time has come when not only richer but poorer men have a literature of their own, adapted to their pockets and their tastes, and we rejoice that we have had a hand in introducing it. Woe to Britain, should it ever be again suppressed, or be conducted only by the agents of infidelity or superstition! But we have done. We cheerfully leave ourselves and our publication in the hands of Him, whose we are and whom we serve, to whom, with the Lamb that was slain and hath redeemed us to God by his blood, and the Holy Spirit the Comforter, be all glory and praise through endless ages. Amen! Leicester, December 1, 1855. An important question.. 296 May I go to the bal 329 perstition ifter the Fight sale of spirits true.. tiquities.. op untary 15 210-Audlem, 211, 307 -Abingdon, 244 45 46 275, 365-Burnham, 20-Brandon, 53 47 Bedford, 82, 148, 341-Bath, 82, 148, 306 47 Bugbrook, 82-Bow, 19, 114-Bwylchl 48 samey, 116-Beverley, 145-Broseley, 14 48 208, 307, 340-Bridgend, 147, 208, 242 48 Bishops Stortford, 148, 307-Breach wo 49 Green, 178, 338-Brabourne, 172-Brist 78 180-Boroughbridge, 180-Burwell, 181 79 Brough, 208-Braunstone, 208-Birchclif 79 210-Banbury, 210, 276, 340-Blackwat 80 211, 307- Burslem, 243, 340-Burnl 80 275, 341- Beulah, 276-Bideford, 365. 110 Crayford, 18, 177-Cardiff, 51, 339 112 Clevedon, 52-Cradley, 114-Chalford, 11 112 208-Cowbridge, 145-Chipping Sodbu 112 180 Chelsea, 181 - Cottenham, 207 Dublin, 82-Derby, 178-Diss, 210. Folkestone, 20, 116, 179, 338-Ford, 20 238 270 - - Haddenham, 18, 210-Hull, 51, 179, 2 271 Haverfordwest, 81-Halifax, 20, 82, 14 272 180, 211, 242, 243, 367-Horeb, 115- Ha 273 borne, 147-Hitchin, 210, 308-Hatch, 21 303-Hadlow, 277-Hemyock, 307-Highgat 304 337-Heywood, 365-Helmdon, 366. 304 Ipswich, 20, 148, 276-Irvine, 115 305 Inskip, 146-Isle Abbots, 181. 336 Kilmington, 20-Kilham, 147-Kerr 337 London, Salter's Hall, 116-Commerci of Protestants in France.. 362 Road, 114-East Street, Walworth, 19, 24 363-Moorfields, Welsh Baptists, 19, 146, 17 364 209-Spencer Place, Goswell Road, 179- 361 John Street, 146-Providence Chapel, Shor ditch, 10-New Park Street, 19, 82, 11 243, 305, 340. Leicester, 20, 178 - Louth, 180-Live pool, 20, 116, 146, 181, 209, 244, 338, 365- Sibsagor, Assam, 51-Nowgong, Leamington, 19-Llandilloes, 52-Land 220 1, 181- 365. 339- on-Trent, 148-Salford, 148-Saffron Wal- Protestant Placards den, 179-Sabden, 181-Swansea, 211-A few facts Sunnyside, 275 - Sutton-in-Elms, 275- Good book writing Tunbridge Wells, 52-Trowbridge, 180, Velinvoel, 207. New arrangements - . The churchwardens of Worksop Kerry, SABBATH SCHOOLS & EDUCATION. |