glory, glory, with my dying breath! Amen Amen.' After Testing a while, she again exclaimed, Unto him that hath loved us, and washed, us from our sins in his own blood,, to him be glory for ever and ever! Amen: Amen. With my dying breath will I praise my dying God!' About one o'clock, her family standing around her, fixing her eyes on them, she said, And childrens' children ever find His word of promise sure.' Having uttered many exclamations of joy in a tone of voice as loud as she could have done when in health, she became quite exhausted; and from this time, till about two o'clock, she lay quite composed. Her last words which could be understood, and with which she appears to have finished, were, All the promises of God, are in Christ Jesus!' Thus died this eminent saint, in the 57th year of her age. 6 A Brief Account of W. MUCKLESTONE, who died October 19, 1808, aged 13 years. PREVIOUS to his last illness, he discovered a degree of seriousness rarely seen in boys of his age. The amusements which generally interest the youthful mind, seldom appeared to afford him any gratifica tion; and the only emotions excited in his breast by a public spectacle, once, W itnessed at Sadler's Wells, seem to have been those of fear for himself, and pity for the performers. His attachment to the school was very great; and he loved his teacher for the best of reasons, because he feared God and joined in prayer with his scholars. He has been known to rebuke such of his school-fellows as either neglected or ridiculed religion; and his hints have been productive of seriousness and attention. The bad state of his health, however, obliged him reJuctantly to quit the school on the 29th of July, and for some time afterwards he seemed to suffer an unusual depression of spirit. This induced his father to enquire the cause of his dejection; when he replied, That he frequently thought of that passage, The wages of sin is death;" and he earnestly prayed for forgiveness; and his prayer was, God be merciful to me a sinner!' On his father expressing pleasure at these marks of conviction, and reminding him that the gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ,' he seized his hand with visible emotion, and gave him a look which will, probably, never be forgotten. He now became incapable, of tak-` ing sufficient nourishment to support nature, and consequently became feebler every day; so that his bodily sufferings, and especially the state of his mind, rendered him an object of pity. 6 On the 12th of October, He who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, was pleased to shine into the soul of this youthful sufferer, and enabled him to rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. Observing his mother in tears, he entreated her not to be uneasy; for,' said he, the Lord has answered my prayers, and those of my father: he bas had mercy upon me, and taken away my pain!' Again he entreated his parents not to grieve for him, assuring them, he thought himself already in the presence of the Lord: and emphatically added, I shall gə off like an angel!' On Monday, the 17th, he said to his father, I know you don't fret; but I fear my mother does :' and ou being exhorted to pray, he replied, Yes, I do pray. I shall die soon," added he, and go to Heaven; and I know you will follow me; and I pray to the Lord that all the family may join us! From this time he became so extremely low, that he was unable to speak so as to be heard. At length it was supposed he asked for something to quench his thirst; but, on his mother raising him to receive the liquid, he fell back and expired without a struggle. His death was improved in a funeral-discourse by Mr. Smith, at Hatton Chapel, from 1 Sam. ii. 19, The Lord was with him; and did let none of his words fall to the ground.' PUBLIC REVIEW OF RELIGIOUS PUBLICATIONS. The Works of the Rev. John Newton, late Rector of St. Mary Woolnoth, Sc. six vol. 8vo. 31. 3s. last vol. separate, with a fine portreit, 12s. IT is the last vol. only of these Works that properly comes under our Review; the others having been long since published, were (most of them at least) respectfully noticed by us on their first appearance. The present Work contains, 1, Letters (133) to various Corres pondents, intended as a Sequel to Cardiphonia;-2, Miscellaneous Papers, extracted from Periodical Publications, particularly the Evangelical Magazine;-3, a Sermon and some Tracts, which were never before collected into his works, bave received only a partial circulation. The numerous friends and admirers of Mr. Newton and his writings will, doubtless, be highly gratified with this additional volume of his Works, which, like his other writ ings, breathes in every page the genuine spirit of the gospel. The limited nature of our review prevents us frequently from inserting those extracts we should gladly give from works of merit, and which seem almost necessary, in justice to the author and the public. In the present instance, we cannot, however, refrain from giving a lew Anecdotes and Remarks, perfectly characteristic, and which may he considered as farther addenda to our Memoir of this excellent character. Letter IX. to Mr. W. was written in a very uncomfortable frame, and under one of the most painful trials to which ministers of the gospel can be subject. I trust,' says Mr. N. I have the name of a child in the Lord's family; yet I may fitly compare myself to a servant, for 1 set forth many a dish to my master's guests of which (to my own apprehension) I am not suffered to taste. The Lord supports ine; yea, he owns me in my public work; he gracious y keeps me in my outward walks: these are unspeakable mer cics. O that I could praise him more on account of them! But as to the state of things between himself and my own soul, alas! I could write a roll that, like Ezekiel's, would be full of mourning, lamentation, and woe.' In another letter, p. 151, he says, I remember that three or four years ago, I mentioned some part of the gospel truth to a gentleman, who called on me here; and he answered, "If it is a truth, you are indebted for it to Calvin." "As well might he have said, because Calvin had seen the sun, and has mentioned it in his writings, we build our knowledge of its light and influence upon his testimony. These are acknowledged throughout the world whenever there is an eye to behold them! Here the courtier and the clown, the philosopher and the savage, are upon a level. And Mr. Occam, the Indian*, in describing to me the state of his heart, when he was a blind idolater, gave me in general, a striking picture of what my own was in the early part of my life and his subsequent views of the gospel corresponded with mine, as face answers to face in a glass, though I dare say, when he received them, ke had never heard of Calvin's name." We shall add another extract, which shews how Mr. N. was in the habit of improving the common events and circumstances of life: In a letter, p. 90, he observes, We sometimes see in the newspapers acknowledgments of cures received. What sheets and quires of advertisements would be necessary, if all the Lord's people were to publish their cases Methinks, mine might run in this form : 1, A. B., of the parish of C., long laboured under a complica.. tion of disorders: a fever (of ungoverned passions) a dropsy (of pride) a phrenzy (of wild imagi nations) -a lethargy, and a dead palsy. In this deplorable situation, I suffered many things of many phy. * Whose portrait was given in our Magazine for October last. He sicians, - spent my all, and grew worse and worse. In this condition Jesus, the Physician of souls, found me, when I sought him not. undertook my recovery freely, without money and without price (these are his terms with all his patients). My fever is now abated, my senses restored, my faculties enlivened; in a word, I am become a new man; and from his ability, his promise, and the experience of what he has already done, I have the fullest assurance that he will infallibly and perfectly heal me, and that I shall live for ever, a monument of his power and grace. May many, may all who are sick of the same diseases, be encouraged, by this declaration of my case, to seek him likewise; for whoever comes unto him, he will in nowise cast out!' We have only to add, that as large editions of Mr. Newton's Works, except this volume, have been circulated in the duodecimo form, we hope it will not be long before the public will be accommodated with this volume in the same form. Twenty-one Letters, wrillen to a near Relation at School. By the . Rev. J. Newton. To which are annexed, A Few Pieces of Poetry, by the same Author. 12mo, 28.bds. 28 6d-royal, with Portrait, 3s. THESE Letters are extracted from the volume above reviewed, and form a very suitable and valuable present for young persons, and, especially, ladies at school; to whom they contain much excellent instruction and advice, in the affectionate manner of the author. We greatly rejoice in seeing so excellent an addition as this little volume presents to those few pieces before published, which a tender parent, or affec. tionate friend, may, with the fullest satisfaction, give to a young female; and, we are persuaded, that much benefit will be received, by the rising generation, from this interesting selection. Dialogues on Eloquence in general; particularly that Kind which is fit for the Pulpit. By M. Fenelon, late Archbishop of Cambray; with his better to the French Academy. Translated by William Stephenson, M. A.; a New Edition, with Notes, by the Rev. James Creighton, B. A. Crown 8vo, price 8s. It is Tuis deservedly celebrated performance needs no eulogium of ours. It has been deemed by some of the ablest judges a most valuable work, and well adapted to convey just ideas of the nature of true eloquence. It is particularly worthy the attentive perusal of those whose office calls them to plead the cause of truth and holiness in the pulpit. Every student who is preparing for the work of the Christian ministry, would do well to avail himself of the judicious remarks and admirable instructions with which these interesting Dialogues abound. The eloquence which Fenelon recommends, is of that kind which every person of discernment and of piety must wish to be displayed by the teachers of religion, since it is such as is sanctioned and exemplified by the inspired writers themselves. the eloquence which consists in conveying to the mind the most importaut truths, in the most convincing and persuasive manner. The celebrated Archbishop most successfully exposes the incongruity and absurdity of indulging in that florid and false eloquence which many persons, especially in early life, so much admire. "Who could we think,' says he, in his Letter to the French Academy, of a preacher who should, in the most affected jingle of words, shew sinners the divine judgment hanging over their heads, and Hell open under their feet? There is a dency to be observed in our language, as in our clothes. A disconsolate widow does not mourn in fringes, ribbads, and embroidery; and an apostolical minister ought not to preach the word of God in a pompous style, full of affected ornaments. 'The Pagans would not have endured to see even a comedy so ill acted.' Sunday Papers; addressed to Youth, on the Importance of Practical Religion. 12mo. FOR this small but neatly printed volume, the public is indebted, we understand, to the pen of Mrf. At 1 tersoll, a lady of amiable character, well-known in the vicinity of Fulham. It contains a series of short Essays, on the most important sub-ful religion of the blessed Jesus! jects of religion, written with ease and perspicuity, and bearing evident marks of genuine piety. breathes blood and slaughter, is the curse, and not the blessing of mankind. How different from the peace 'The author,' we are told in the Preface, wrote these Papers for the benefit of her own children, to be laid on their breakfast-table on the day peculiarly set apart for religious instruction; and they were, therefore, called Sunday Papers.' When the maternal relation is thus honourably sustained, the happiest effects may, under a divine blessing, be expected. The Papers are 21 in number." The subjects are, True Religion, Early Piety,- The Sabbath,-Providence, The Love of God,-The Holy Spirit, Humility, Pride, Truth, Prayer, Self-Command, Advantage of Riches, Use of Reason,The Passions in Religion, &c. The style is, generally speaking, correct; but some few excep tions occur. How unfit to inhabit the abodes of peace! A Short Account of the Rise and Is. 6d. THIS short Account abounds with interesting anecdotes, and will highly gratify all serious persons anyway connected with this pleasant village. As to the Poem, though the author has evidently more connection with Mount Sion than Parnassus, and is a greater favourite with the Graces (the Christian Graces we mean) than with the Muses, it is certainly above contempt, and will be read with pleasure by all who prefer excel lency of matter to elegancy of style. The author's sentiments in theology do not, in every instance, meet our approbation. Her definition of Faith, p. 65, we consider as defective; and her views of Perse. verance, p, 121, might be much improved by a closer conformity to those of St. Paulb; yet we admire the spirit with which the voluree is written; and its leading sentiments are such as every serious and spiritual mind must approve. The following passage is a specimen of the author's manner : The cloistered Monk, whose unsubdued passions consume his wasting frame; or the formal Devotee, whose daily round of prayers and alms inspire no holy love, and yield no joyful hope; the the danger of confiding in preJukewarm Professor, who embraces tended guides; the advantages religion but to betray it into the hands which result from trusting to divine of its enemies; the fiery Bigot, who guidance;' and the sentiments and carries the crusading sword to dis- feelings which may be supposed to tant lands; and the vauniing Hypo-be included in an acquiescence with crite, who thanks God that he is not like other men; these have told the world, in ten thousand instances, that religion has a counterfeit, which, under false appearances, deceives the ignorant and unwary, engenders strife and bitterness, Youth admonished to submit to the MINISTERS are to be much com'mended who direct their pastoral attention to youth; and sermons adapted particularly to them, are frequently very benefic a!. Mr. Payne here addresses an affectionate discourse to the youth of the congregation at Hull, under the care of the venerable Mr. Lambert and himself, from Jer. iii. 4, Wilt thou not from this time cry unto me, My Father, thom art the guide of my youth - Mr. P. shews The importance and necessity of a guide; the exhortation in the text.' The sermon (published at the request of the church) expresses the genuine feelings of a faithful Christian minister; and, we hope, will prove a blessing to those who read, as well as those who heard it. Puritanism Revived, or Methodism as Old as the Great Rebellion. In a Series of Letters from a Curate to his Rector. THIS anonymous pamphlet, which consists chiefly of quotations from Grey's edition of Hudibras, Bishop Lavington's Enthusiasm of Metho dists and Papists compared, and Nightingale's Portraiture of Methodism, is intended to expose the formidable numbers of these enthusiasts; their antipathy to the church; their ignorance, bigotry, and pride; and to shew that they are wonderfully like the good old Puritans' who murdered the king, overthrew the monarchy, and abolished the ecclesiastical establishment. Un The pious object of the author is obvious. By rendering the Methodists odious, and representing them as a dangerous body, he seems to aim at reviving the spirit of persecution, that they may be treated like their prototypes, the Puritans, in the reigns of the Stuarts. happily, however, for such welldisposed persons, that intolerable act, -the act of toleration, stands in the way; and, what is worse, the House of Brunswick occupies the British Throne; and while they continue so to do, no hope of persecution can be reasonably entertained. But to be serious. We are concerned to witness so many attempts, by inflammatory pamphlets, to excite religious animosity among the professors of Christianity. This is an evil greatly to be lamented; and those who maintain evangelical sentiments will do well not to answer railing by railing; but rather return blessing for cursing; and pray them who speak all manner of evil against them falsely for Christ's sake! for Answers to Mr. Hale's Pamphlet. [Continued from page 122.] Cursory Remarks, by Juvenis, 1s. A Defence of the London Female Penitentiary, by W. Shrubsole, 1s. 6d. Prostitutes Reclaimed, &c. by W. Blair, Esq. 2s. XVII. The Remonstrant, by G. Hodson, 18. The Penitentiary defended, by J. Clarke, 1s. 6d. 4 Letter to W. Hale, Esq. by Dr. Hawker, s. 6d. IN our last Number we advanced' what we conceive to be a sufficient answer to Mr. Hale; enough to convince mest of our candid readers that the London Female. Peniten tiary has no dangerous tendency whatever; but is, on the contrary, an Institution calculated, by the blessing of God, to lessen the sum of prostitution, and to reform many of our unhappy fellow-creatures. It was impossible, however, in the limits of our Review, to do justice either to the subject, or to the several authors who have defended the Institution from the unadvised opposition of Mr. Hale. We must, therefore, refer to these pamphlets for arguments more at large in favour of the Penitentiary. It would be difficult, and, perhaps, invidious, to decide on the comparative merits of the several writers; each of whom has displayed ability as well as zeal. Juvenis first appeared on the stage. His pamphlet is not deeply argumentative; but it contains many useful hints, and is a forcible appeal to the feelings of the be volent reader, if opposition to Mr. Hale's strain of reasoning, which, we think, was too severe, and destitute of Christian philanthropy. Mr. Shrubsole's Letter was next in order. Had he allowed himself a little more time in the composition, it would certainly have been more full and satisfactory: but there is much good sense and weight in his observations; and he particularly' dwells on the singularity of Mr. H.'s conduct, in making the New Institution at Pentonville, conducted by persons according with Mr. Hale in religious views, Loe object of his attack, rather than the Magdalen, which has been established 50 years. From the records o that useful Inslitution, he derives many important facts; and quotes the following passage from Dr. Dodd, which is, A a |