a devout investigation. The Apocalypse opens with a sublime vision of the glorified Redeemer invested with mediatorial dominion. Clothed in the attributes of majesty, and embodying in his person the characteristics of Deity, with all the properties of glorified humanity, he sways the sceptre of government, dispenses the blessings of grace, and prepares his church, in the successive scenes of its existence on earth, for its future beatification in his eternal kingdom. The Epistles to the Seven Churches, illustrate his omniscience, his faithfulness, and his love. The visions of the heavenly temple impress on our spirits the powers of the world to come, and the glory to be revealed. The sublime imagery of the Apocalypse exhibits the history of the church in all periods of time. The seals, the trumpets, and the vials, are the symbols and illustrations of the successive states of prosperity and depression which the church was to undergo with the destinies of nations and communities, so far as their interests affect the interests of the church. Whatever theory of interpretation we apply to some of the symbols and announcements yet unfilled by facts, we still perceive that in all things Jesus has the pre-eminence; that "all things were made by him and for him;" that the throne of God is in his church; that the mystic bow of the covenant surrounds that throne; and that the changes and revolutions of time are ultimately subservient to the final interests of truth and righteousness, and the glory of the Divine Redeemer!" pp. 24, 25.

Mr. Orme's discourse is a Scriptural and argumentative refutation, marked by his usual ability, of those crude and erroneous views of the present dispensation, which have been put forth by the Translator of Ben Ezra, and other students of prophecy.' I can conceive of nothing,' says Mr. Orine, ' more calculated to work infinite mischief to the souls of men, than 'the study of prophecy under such teachers as Mr. Irving and 'the author or authors of the Prophetic Dialogues.' The discourse is founded upon Heb. xii. 27, 28., one of those texts which are boldly explained away, not to say contradicted, by Mr. Irving, who affirms, that Christians have not obtained 'the kingdom which cannot be removed, but look for it; they have as yet obtained no king!'

Dr. Collyer advocates the opinion, that the Jews are reserved for a future restoration, both to the Church and to their own land. That they shall receive the Messiah in the spirituality ' of his kingdom,' is, he correctly remarks, the first aspect of prophecy respecting their future state'; but he concludes that the aggregate testimony of prophecy is in favour of their national re-establishment. He admits, that that event is not distinctly noticed in the New Testament; but this, he thinks, may be explained by the consideration, that the constant insisting of the apostles upon the spiritual nature of our Lord's king'dom, was rendered absolutely necessary by the exclusively car'nal expectations of the Jews. Has this necessity been done away?

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To the subject of Mr. Burder's Discourse, we shall have occasion to advert on a future occasion. We are glad to perceive that he has availed himself of Mr. Forster's able work reviewed in our May Number: upon some points, he maintains a different opinion, but without being sufficiently careful to explain the data upon which he grounds his statements.

NOTICES.

Art. X. Memoir of Mrs. Ann H. Judson, Wife of the Rev. Adoniram Judson, Missionary to Burmah. Including a History of the American Baptist Mission in the Burman Empire. By James D. Knowles, Pastor of the Second Baptist Church in Boston. 12mo. pp. 324. Price 5s. London, 1829.

It is not a little remarkable, that the extensive field of missionary labour opening in the Burman empire, should be left exclusively to the American Baptist Churches. Other denominations of Christians,' remarks Mr. Knowles, have chosen their posts of labour: they have ‹ left the Burman empire to us; and they require us to do our duty, or yield our place to others who will serve our common Master more faithfully. The present volume details the circumstances connected with the formation and progress of this interesting Mission. It is for the most part, of necessity, a compilation from letters and documents, portions of which have already been brought before the public; but, in its present connected form, in which the history is brought down to the present time, it will doubtless be acceptable to religious readers; and it will be an inducement to purchase the volume, that the profits of this edition are to be in part devoted to the Fund for Widows and Orphans of Missionaries in connexion with the Baptist Missionary Society.

Mrs. Judson, notwithstanding the unpleasing portrait prefixed to this volume, and an American hauteur of manner, was an interesting and noble-minded woman. Her journal does not exhibit any very decided marks of intellectual superiority; but it would not be fair to estimate her by a document of that description, never intended for the public eye, and of which a much freer use has been made than, we think, a sound discretion would have warranted.

Art. XI. The Book of Genesis, in English Hebrew; accompanied by an Interlinear Translation, substantially the same as the Authorized English Version; with Notes, and a Grammatical Introduction. By the Editor of the Comprehensive Bible. 8vo. 1828. THERE can be no doubt that many persons have been repelled from the study of the Oriental Languages, by the strange aspect of the characters in which they are written and printed. It is, however, not less true, that the difficulties which have appeared so formidable, and by which so many have been discouraged, are easily to be surmounted. To acquire an intimacy with the Hebrew Alphabet, demands but little time; and no language is to be learned, even if we possess a familiar

acquaintance with its elementary character, but by persevering diligence. Something, however, may be done to facilitate the progress of the learner. The method adopted in the volume before us, provides for the initiation and advancement of the Hebrew scholar in a manner which we consider as entitled to commendation; though we cannot approve of that part of it, in which the Hebrew characters are represented as not necessary in the lessons of the student. We would not only, with the Editor, recommend him to acquire a tolerable facility of reading the original, but of having it constantly before him; and on no account to satisfy himself with the Roman notation, otherwise than as assisting him to use the Hebrew Bible freely. The text of the Old Testament, as we have it in the ancient form, is not to be superseded by the introduction of the Roman notation into our copies; the proper use to be made, therefore, of the system before us, is simply to accustom the learner to the reading of the original. The punctuated pronunciation may thus be more easily acquired, than it could be without this subsidiary apparatus. Assistance of this kind has been already variously supplied; and the Editor of the present work has performed a service from which real advantage may be derived by those learners of the Hebrew language who have not the benefit of a living instructor. We cannot, however, perceive the propriety or the utility of publishing the whole of the Hebrew Scriptures in this manner; and would advise the Editor to conclude his labours with the Book of Psalms, the publication of which is announced in his preface.

ART. XII. LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

A New Edition of Dean Graves's Lectures on the Pentateuch, complete in One very large Volume 8vo, will be ready in July.

In a Few Days will be published, An Analysis of Bishop Burnet's Exposition of the Thirty-Nine Articles, with Notes. By Thomas Newland, A.B. T.C.D. One thick Volume 12mo.

In the Press, A Second Series of M'Gregor's True Stories from the History of Ireland, containing the Reigns of the Tudors. One Vol. 18mo, half-bound.

In the Press, An Historical Account of the Siege of Derry, and Defence of Enniskillen in 1688 and 9. By the Rev. John Graham. A.M. One Volume 12mo, with Three Plates and a Map.

In the Press, The Northern Tourist; or Traveller's Guide to the North and North-West of Ireland; including a particular Account of the Towns of Drogheda, Dundalk, Newry, Downpatrick, Belfast, Coleraine, Derry, Enniskillen, Sligo, &c., with a Map and several Plates. One thick Pocket Volume, bound in green.

In a few days will appear, Observations on the Rural Affairs of Ireland; or a Practical Treatise on Farming, Planting and Gardening, adapted to the Circumstances, Resources, Soil, and Climate of that Country; including some Remarks on the Reclaiming of Bogs and Wastes, and a few Hints on Ornamental Gardening. By Joseph Lambert, Esq. One Volume 12mo. With Cuts.

In the Press, Tales of the Irish Peasantry; containing-Introduction-The Wedding--The Wake-The Funeral-The Party FightThe Battle of the Factions-The Hedge School-The Station.

A new edition (the Sixth) of the Little Villager's Verse Book, by the Rev. W. L. Bowles, will be ready in a few days.

Preparing for publication, The Life of the Rev. John Wesley, A.M., late Fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford. Third Edition. With much By the Rev. Henry Moore, sole surviving Trustee

additional Matter.

of Mr. Wesley's Papers.

In a few days will be published, in One elegant pocket Volume, Galpine's Synoptical Compendium of British Botany, arranged after the Linnæan System; containing the Generic and Specific Characters, the Situation, Duration, Time of Flowering, Colour of the Flowers, and reference to Figures. The Third Edition, with Corrections and Additions, including the Natural Orders of the Genera, according to the method of Jussieu.

The Rev. Robert Burrowes, D.D., Dean of Cork, has just ready for publication, a Volume of Sermons on the First Lessons of the Morning Service for the Sundays, from Septuagesima to Trinity Sunday.

ART. XIII. WORKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED.

BIOGRAPHY.

Letters of Isaac Pennington, Son of Alderman Pennington, of London, and an eminent Minister of the Gospel in the Society of Friends, which he joined about the Year 1658. 12mo. 5s. 2nd Edit.

Memoir of the Administration of the Right Hon. Henry Pelham, &c. &c. By the late Rev. Archdeacon Coxe, M.A., Rector of Bemerton. 2 vols. 4to. 51. 5s.

HISTORY.

A New and Complete History of the County of York, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time. By Thomas Allen, Author of "Survey of London," &c. Illustrated by One Hundred Views, from Drawings taken on the Spot expressly for this Work, by Nathaniel Whittoch; engraved in the first style of Line Engraving. In Numbers, 8vo. 1s.; 4to. Proofs, 2s.

THEOLOGY.

On the Signs of the Times: an Address to Christians. By I. M. Cramp. 6d.

The Rise, Progress, and Termination of Mohammedism. A Discourse, delivered June 11, 1829. By Henry Forster Burder, M.A. 8vo. 28.

A Second Inquiry into the Grounds on which the Prophetic Period of Daniel and St. John has been supposed to consist of 1260 Years. Containing an Examination of the Arguments of Mede; Remarks on a Passage in the Dialogues of Prophecy; on various Reviews of the First Inquiry;

Polynesian Researches, during a Residence of nearly Six Years in the South Sea Islands. Including Descriptions of the Natural History of the Islands; Remarks on the History, Mythology, Traditions, Government, and Manners and Customs of their Inhabitants. By William Ellis, Author of the Tour of Hawaii." 2 vols. 8vo.; with 2 Maps and 8 Engravings. 28s. in Cloth.

Forest Scenes and Incidents in the Wilds of North America; being a Diary of a Winter's Route from Halifax to the Canadas, and during Four Months' Residence in the Woods on the Borders of Lakes Huron and Simcoe. By George Head, Esq. 12mo.

Travels in North America, in 1827 and 1824. By Captain Basil Hall, R.N. 3 vols. post 8vo. 1. 11s. 6d.

Constantinople in 1828. A Residence of Sixteen Months in the Turkish Capital and Provinces; with an Account of the Present State of the Naval and Military Power, and of the Resources of the Ottoman Empire. By Charles Macfarlane, Esq. 4to. 2. 108.

THE

ECLECTIC REVIEW,

FOR AUGUST, 1829.

Art. I. 1. Journal of a Passage from the Pacific to the Atlantic, crossing the Andes in the Northern Provinces of Peru, and descending the River Marañon or Amazon. By Henry Lister Maw, Lieut. R.N. 8vo. pp. xvi. 486. Price 12s. London. 1829. 2. Journal of a Voyage to Peru: a Passage across the Cordillera of the Andes, in the Winter of 1827, performed on Foot in the Snow and a Journey across the Pampas. By Lieut. Charles Brand, R.N. 8vo. pp. xvi. 346. London. 1828.

3. Rough Notes taken during some rapid Journeys across the Pampas and among the Andes. By Capt. F. B. Head. 12mo. pp. xii. 322. Price 9s. 6d. London. 1828.

4. Sketches of Buenos Ayres and Chile. By Samuel Haigh. 8vo. pp. xviii. 316. Price 12s. London. 1829.

IF it be true, that Geography is a science but little attended

to in this country, if we have no Geographical Society and no Malte Brun, the materials for completing and correcting our scientific systems, the substantial accessions to our topographical knowledge, which have been so rapidly accumulating upon our hands, have been obtained chiefly by the enterprise of British travellers. Not a quarter of the world, scarcely a kingdom in any corner of the globe, can be mentioned, which has not been traversed, within the last twenty years, by some adventurous British officer, or reconnoitered by some British missionary. It must be admitted, that all our Travellers have not been Humboldts or Hebers. A very large proportion have been but slenderly qualified to turn to the best account their opportunities for observation and inquiry. But there is a redeeming feature in the slightest and most superficial of the numberless journals and sketches with which the press has teemed; and that is, the unpretending good sense which may, we think, be fairly set down as a national characteristic, and which well atones for the absence of more shewy qualities. An English traveller

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