soul," is the language of Him who knows the worth of immortal souls.

The pilot is calling, I must bid you adieu. Father, pray for us; we know that the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. You have my imperfect petitions daily-and may the God of all grace be with you may you have a Mariner's Church indeed, built of lively stones, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone, and grow up to a holy temple in the Lord -are the sincere prayers of your affectionate friend, CALVIN TUBBS.

REV. JOSEPH Eastburn.

During the five years which elapsed, from the time at which Mr. E. began to preach statedly to seamen, to that at which the Mariner's Church was opened, he performed many occasional services in a variety of places. A few extracts from his journal during this period, will best exhibit the tenor of his life and his ministerial engagements.

1820. January, 1st Sabbath-Preached in the morning from Luke xiii.: The barren fig-tree. Many were affected-in the afternoon from the 11th chapter, upon prayer.

2d Sabbath-Preached in the morning from Deuteronomy xxxii. 29: "O that they were wise." In the afternoon from John i. 45: "We have found him of whom Moses," &c.

3d Sabbath-Preached in the morning from Isaiah iii. 10, 11: "Say ye to the righteous." In the afternoon from Luke xiii. 24: "Strive to enter in at the straight gate."

4th Sabbath-Preached in the morning from Malachi iii.: "Then they that feared the Lord," &c. In the afternoon from John iv.: The woman of Samaria.

5th Sabbath-Preached in the morning from Daniel v.: Belshazzar's feast and death. In the afternoon from Luke xv., particularly the prodigal son.

March, 1st Sabbath-Preached in the morning from Matthew xiv. 30: "Lord save me." In the afternoon from 1 Timothy iv. 8: Godliness profitable for all.

2d Sabbath--Preached from Revelations iii. 20: "Behold I stand at the door," &c. In the afternoon a Mr. Harned spoke from Psalm xix. 13: "Keep back," &c.

3d Sabbath-Mr. Thompson, formerly a sailor, spoke from Luke ii. 14: "Good will to men. I preached in the afternoon from Psalm xlvi.: "God is our refuge."

May, 1st Sabbath-Preached in the morning from Psalm xl. first three verses-was taken very sick on my way home, but recovered so as to go again, and preached in the afternoon from 1 Peter iv. 18: "And if the righteous, &c."

2d Sabbath-Preached in the morning from Matthew xi. 28: "Come unto me," &c. Mr. Muhlenberg preached from Luke xv.: The parable of the prodigal son.

3d Sabbath-Mr. Bell preached in the morning from 1 John iv. 19: "We love him because he first loved us." In the afternoon Dr. M'Dowell preached from Luke xix. 10: "For the son of man is come," &c.

4th Sabbath-At this time the General Assembly was in session, and several assisted. Mr. Wisner preached from Hebrews ii. 3: "How shall we escape if," &c. Mr. William M'Dowell, from Mark xvi. 21: "One thing thou lackest."

June, 1st Sabbath-Mr. Calhoun preached from 1 Timothy i. 15: "This is a faithful saying." Mr. Humphrey in the afternoon from Mark iii. 7: Jesus going to the sea.

2d Sabbath-Mr. John Hodge preached from Matthew xi. 28: "Come unto me all ye that labor," &c. I spoke in the afternoon from Acts xxiv. 25: Paul's reasoning before Felix.

July, 4th Sabbath-Mr. M'Innes preached in the morning from Isaiah Ixiii. 16. I preached in the afternoon from Revelation xiv. 13: "I heard a voice from heaven,' &c. Monday went to Chester-Preached in the Episcopal church, by request of the Rev. Mr. Douglas, in the evening. Tuesday went with him to Marcus HookPreached there in the Baptist meeting-house-the people were very attentive in both places. Wednesday went to New-Castle-Preached in the evening in the Presbyterian meeting; visited a charity school and several fami

lies, one woman very poorly. Thursday came to Wilmington-Preached in the Presbyterian meeting for Mr. Gilbert, preparatory to the communion; twelve were mentioned to join.

5th Sabbath-Preached in the Mariner's meeting in the morning, from Psalm ix. 9, 10: "And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee." Mr. Dewees preached in the afternoon from Matthew vii.: building on a rock and on sand.

August, 3d Sabbath-Preached from Jonah iii. 2: The Lord sending him the second time to Nineveh. In the afternoon from Matthew xxv.: The parable of the ten virgins. An alarm of the yellow fever near the shore, kept many away. The board of health sent an order this week to stop our meetings. Upon this I went to see my friends in Brunswick, and held meetings there.

4th Sabbath-Preached in the Presbyterian meetinghouse. Monday evening I went up to the landing, and preached there. Tuesday evening in the Methodist meeting in Brunswick. Wednesday evening for the Baptists. Thursday, being appointed by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church as a day of humiliation, thanksgiving, and prayer, I preached morning and evening in the meeting-house. Friday attended the funeral of Mrs. Applegate, a worthy member. Saturday came to Trenton and visited many of my friends there. September, 1st Sabbath-Preached in the Presbyterian meeting-house, and was favored with sweet freedom in almost every exercise, and experienced great kindness in every place. On Monday returned home and found all safe.

September, 2d Sabbath-Attended the communion in the morning with Dr. Neil-Preached in the afternoon at the Orphan Asylum, and in the evening for Dr. Janeway, in the society room.

3d Sabbath-Preached in the morning in Fort Mifflin to the soldiers there; in the afternoon in the garrison on the shore, to the soldiers there; many of the neighbours around attended; we held worship under the trees; the officers and men behaved well, and some were affected. Wednesday went to Burlington, and preached in the even

ing there. Thursday went to Mount Holly, and preached in the evening there.

4th Sabbath-Preached in the morning in Haddonfield, and in the evening in Moorestown; all places well attended.

October, 1st Sabbath-Preached in the Navy-Yard in the morning, and in the Hospital in the afternoon: good attention in both.

2d Sabbath-Attended the Lord's Supper with Dr. Brodhead, and gave an exhortation-Preached in the afternoon for the poor in the Bettering House.

3d Sabbath-Attended the Germans at the Academy in the morning, who have English preaching; in the afternoon with the Moravians at their communion; in the evening with Dr. Janeway, in the society house.

4th Sabbath-Assisted Mr. M'Innes in opening the meeting in Thirteenth street, in the morning; attended two funerals to the new Baptist meeting ground, and preached there in the afternoon for Mr. Griffin, his wife being one that was buried.

5th Sabbath-Attended a funeral to the Moravian ground, and spoke at the grave: preached in the afternoon at the Orphan Asylum; walked there and home.

November, 1st Sabbath-Renewed the Mariner's meeting. Preached in the morning from Hosea vi. 1: "Come and let us return." Dr. Brodhead' assisted me in the afternoon the meetings were crowded.

2d Sabbath-Preached from a part of the 107th Psalm, being a stormy day, on sailors. Dr. Janeway preached in the afternoon from 1 John ii. 2.

1821. January, 1st Sabbath-I spoke from John i. 45: "We have found him," &c. Mr. Kennedy in the afternoon from Jude, 12th and 13th verses.

2d Sabbath-Preached in the morning from 1 Chronicles xxviii. 9: "And thou Solomon my son, "&c. Mr.

Scott in the afternoon from John viii. 12: "I am the light of the world." Some sailors returned, who gave a good account of a reformation.

3d Sabbath-A new flag was raised at the Mariner's meeting, with stars, dove, and anchor. I spoke in the morning from Hebrews vi. from the 17th verse to the end.

Mr. Osburn, in the afternoon, upon our Lord's lamenting over Jerusalem.

April, 3d Sabbath-Preached in the morning from John i. 10, 11: "He came unto his own," &c. Dr. Janeway in the afternoon from Romans viii. 6: "To be carnally minded is death," &c. This week made my report to the Presbytery, and had prayer meetings on board different vessels.

4th Sabbath-Mr. Osburn preached in the morning from Matthew v. 6. A Mr. Allen, just from London, in the afternoon from Isaiah xlv. 22: "Look unto me," &c. I had to take a considerable part in each of the meetings.

5th Sabbath-Lectured on the first 10 verses of the 12th chapter 2d Corinthians: Paul's vision of heaven. Mr. Kennedy preached in the afternoon from Zechariah ix. 12: The strong hold. I had to speak afterwards, as many appeared to be under serious concern.

July, 5th Sabbath-Mr. Osburn in the morning lectured on the 5th chapter to the Ephesians-I followed. In the afternoon I spoke from Mark v. 15: The man possessed delivered.

August, 1st Sabbath-I spoke from Hebrews xi. 24: "By faith, Moses, when he," &c. Addressed Sabbath schools between meetings, and assisted again in the Mariner's meeting in the afternoon. Mr. Kennedy spoke from Isaiah xlii. 16.

2d Sabbath-Preached in the morning at sunrise in the Northern Liberties. Mr. Osburn preached for the Mariners at 10 o'clock, from Proverbs viii. 17. I spoke in the afternoon from Matthew xiv. 30, last part: "Lord save me," &c. On Tuesday went to Princeton, and attended the Theological Seminary in the evening. Wednesday attended at the ordination of Mr. Stewart, and went to Brunswick. Thursday evening spoke in the Presbyterian meeting. Friday went to New-York.

3d Sabbath-Preached morning and evening in the Mariner's meeting. Monday evening had prayer meeting on board a vessel at a wharf. Tuesday had worship on board the ship Franklin 74. Wednesday evening in the Mariner's church. Thursday evening spoke for Dr. Spring in a large session-house. Friday evening had a