THE REV. THOMAS CONNELLAN, - The Gospel Magazine

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570 The Gospel Magazine.
AGED PILGRIMS' FRIEND SOCIETY.
By THE SECRETARY OF THE SOCIETY.
THE recent Sale of Work on behalf of the Society, at 93, Grove Lane,
Camberwell, proved very successful. The ladies worked earnestly
and perseveringly, and their efforts resulted in a substantial sum
being handed to the Treasurer. Mrs. James Jones desires heartily
to thank one and all who kindly supported her in this service, and
by gifts or purchases aided the cause of the Lord's aged poor.
Generous hospitality has been given to the inmates of our homes
by several friends, and the visits paid were enjoyed by the guests
and their kind hosts. The Annual Reunion Meeting at the Hornsey
Rise Asylum was largely attended; upwards of thirty aged ones
came over from Camberwell. The day was fine, and all appreciated
the welcome given by their northern friends. After tea, a brief meeting
was held, presided over by the Treasurer, Mr. A. Hayles. Addresses
were given by the Rev. W. Sinden and others.
General Sir William Stirling has kindly promised to preside over
the twenty-sixth Anniversary Meeting of the Brighton Home, in the
Royal Pavilion, on Tuesday afternoon, October 10th. The ladies
will hold a Sale of Work during the day, and it is hoped that a large
attendance of Sussex friends and visitors will cheer the Committee
on this occasion. Receipt books are now ready in connection with
the Million Shilling Fund, commemorative of the approaching Centenary
of the Society. If every reader would send for a book of twenty
receipts, returning £1 during the next few months, an immense boon
would be conferred upon the Institution. With 1600 pensioners,
and an expenditure of £14,000 per annum, additional help is greatly
needed. Centenary Leaflets can be supplied. In simple dependence upon
the loving-kindness of ourfaithful Covenant-keeping God, the Committee
believe that the hearts and hands of His people will be moved to respond
to this appeal, and thus strengthen a Society which, for 98 years,
has worked upon the basis of Protestant and Scriptural truth, and
which is still conducted on the clear and distinctive foundation expressed
in its trust deeds.
A MAN'S freewill cannot even cure him of the toothache, and yet he
madly thinks it is in his power to cure his soul !-Toplady.
ALL that are chosen are veflsels of mercy; all that are regenerate are
patterns of mercy; all that are saved are monuments of mercy; and
the work of heaven is to sing the loud praises of God's mercy.-Mason.
THE law shall never be my doomster, by Christ's grace; I shall
find a sure enough doom in the Gospel to humble and cast me down.
There cannot be a more humble soul than a believer. It is no pride
in a drowning man to catch hold of a rock.-S. Rutherford.