monastic institutions; and now her own province of the Romagna, and her own son of Sardinia, have already cut a considerable cantle out of the so-called "Patrimony of St. Peter; “For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities." All the earth is called on to rejoice over her downfall and on the vengeance that will be executed on her. "Rejoice over her thou heaven, or the church general, and ye holy apostles and prophets," that is the bishops and priests, "for God hath avenged you on her."

We have introduced some pieces of light reading into the "Church Warder; " but we hope our friends will bear in mind that such species of literature are inconsistent with the title and character of the work. Nevertheless, we will endeavour to meet the wishes of our readers in this particular, in the succeeding volumes.

We beg to bring this long yarn to an end, by wishing that all our readers may enjoy a happy Christmas, both spiritually and temporarily; that they may grow in grace; that they may live long, and at last be gathered, in peace and in the Lord, to their fathers in Abraham's bosom. We beg to be remembered in their prayers, as they have ours, and the best thanks and wishes of the

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