ance to our readers; and more es- | Fuller of Kettering. We have nopecially to those who are goticed the former parts of this series vernesses and teachers in female in our Volume for 1823, p. 200. schools.

In the present collection, we were particularly gratified with the very pathetic sermon on "Peter's Memoirs of the Public and Private repentance." Mr. Fuller's originalLife of John Howard the Philan-ity of thinking appears to high ad. thropist, &c. &c. By James Bald-vantage in those on "Nehemiah's win Brown, Esq. LL.D. 2nd Edi-prayer," and "The disquietudes of tion. 8vo. Westley, &c. life,"

Little Francis: or, Sunday Schools a real Blessing: illustrated in a brief Memoir of Francis Fox. Second Edition. By C. Woollacott. Offor. Price 3d.

JOHN HOWARD is crowned with a garland of imperishable verdure. England is proud of his name. Europeans all agree to designate him, by way of eminence, the Phi lanthropist. The world, at large, esteems him an angel of mercy, who alleviated the sorrows of multitudes that were bound in fetters and iron. | "The Society for improving Prisoned through the instructions he had Discipline" must have derived great advantage from his recorded experience; and they have the distinguished honour of treading in his footsteps.

It is certain, however, that none but true Christians can appreciate the motives of this humble and holy man, who says, in the inscription which he wrote for his tomb, "My hope is in Christ."

We are happy to see an octavo edition of Dr. Brown's elaborate and meritorious volume, in which he has raised a monument to our illustrious countryman, which, no doubt, will endure to the end of time.

We might enrich our pages with many pleasing extracts from this delightful book; but we shall rather recommend it to our readers to sit down to the whole. It places before them an exquisite feast, which no other man's life could furnish.

The Preacher; or Sketches of original
Sermons, chiefly selected from the
Manuscripts of two eminent Di-
vines of the last Century, for the
Use of Lay Preachers, and Young
Ministers. Vol. VI. 1824. K.
Baynes.

Of these sketches it is but just to say, they are equal in merit to those which have preceded them. Most of them, if not all, were unquestionably written by the late Mr.

THIS Narrative of a youth, who died at eleven years of age, convert

received in a Sunday School, is well worth perusing by the conductors of those useful institutions; and is a suitable book as a reward for deserving children.

Our principal reason for noticing it now, is for the purpose of expressing onr gratification, that the worthy minister, by whom this school was established, and the Memoir compiled, is removed to a sphere of labour, where multitudes of youth of both sexes need Sunday School instruction. The city of Westminster, perhaps, though the seat of our Legislature, and of the Courts of Law, and of the Palace of our Sovereign, is worse supplied with evangelical instructors than any other city, of equal size, in the United Empire. We hope that every facility and assistance will be afforded to Mr. Woollacott, that his residence there may be rendered a real and extensive blessing, especially to the rising generation.

The Doctrines of Grace conducive to eminent Holiness. A Sermon delivered at New Salters' Hall, on Thursday, December 5, 1822, at a Monthly Meeting of Ministers: by John Boutel Innes. Pp. 66.

If we could suppose that our recommendation of this valuable discourse would contribute, in any considerable degree, to its being ex

tensively and attentively perused, we would venture to assure our readers, that we have seldom met with a sermon, that we think, more calculated to be useful.

then were all dead: and that he died for all, that they which live, should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him who died for them."

The Christian Watchman, a Sermon on Occasion of the Death of the Rev. Thomas Best, late Minister of Cradley Chapel on Sunday, Aug. 5, 1821: by John Cawood, A.M. of St. Edmund Hall, and Perpetual Curate of Bewdley, Worcestershire. 2nd Edition. Pp. 45. ·

Religion not Speculative, but Prac-
tical: a Sermon preached before
the University of Oxford, at St.
Mary's, on Sunday Afternoon,
November 23, 1823, by the Rev.
James Knight, M. A. of Lincoln
College, and Curate of Halifax.
Pp. 35.

MANY passages in this discourse EVERY minister of the gospel are entitled to our most cordial apshould be desirous of having his probation: and the tendency of the mind constantly impressed with the whole is certainly deserving of comawful responsibility of his character. mendation. If a certain degree of To testify the gospel of the grace of obscurity attend some of the stateGod-rightly to divide the word of ments, perhaps the difficulty of the truth-to be patient towards all subject may be successfully pleaded men-to watch for souls as those in arrest of judgment. And, indeed, who must give account-to be when it is considered that this serfaithful unto death;-what conse- mon was delivered before the Unicrated ardour-what undivided at-versity of Oxford, it is highly gratitention-what glowing zeal-what fying to observe the vein of evange holy affection-in a word, what a lical sentiment which pervades it supply of the spirit of Jesus Christ throughout. must all this require! In such an undertaking, perseverance would' be presumption, had not the chief Shepherd said, "Lo, I am with you alway, even to the end of the world." The Rev. Thomas Best, whose funeral discourse has occasioned these remarks, appears to have been a truly devoted man. We think the whole of this sermon to be highly respect able, but have only room for the following extract

"With the Christian watchman,

Christian principles and Christian morals are inseparable. If he preaches Christian doctrines, he always enforces that holy practice, to which those holy doctrines always lead. If he preaches Christian practice, he never forgets to

state the doctrines from which alone that practice flows. He derives the most tremendous warnings against sin, the most powerful persuasives to holiness, the most stirring arguments for exertion, the most cheering encouragements in trials and dangers, the most reviving consolations in sorrow, in sickness, and in death, from the doctrines of Christ crucified. For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that, if one died for all,

Observations on Forgiveness considered as a Moral Obligation, and enforced as a Christian Duty. By James Clark. 8vo. Pp. 20. Offor, London.

On reading this pamphlet we were strongly reminded of the inspired remark, "A Mediator is not a Mediator of one" meaning that those conciliation, between offended parwho undertake to bring about a reties, must have equal regard to both; and strive, especially while aiming to obtain forgiveness, to preserve the honour of the offended party, by not admitting any excuse on the part of the offender, which shall prevent that humiliation which he ought to manifest, in order to secure the offended against the recurrence of similar insults.

This is the point in which the writer of this pamphlet before us appears to have entirely mistaken his subject. He labours to prove, that the duty to forgive does not rest upon the penitence of the offender,

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founding open Communion Baptist bourhoods where Evangelical Congre Churches, especially in those Neighgational Churches already exist. Including Animadversions on the "Preface, &c." of the Rev. Robert Hall's

and he does this notwithstanding | LITERARY INTELLIGENCE. the express direction of our Lord upon the subject, which he endeavours to explain away: (See Luke xviii. 3, 4.) It is certainly the duty of the offended party to declare his willingness to forgive the offender, if he will acknowledge his fault: and, in the event of his refusing to forgive, when a readiness to do so is manifested on the part of the of fender, then all the threatenings of the Scriptures against an unforgiving spirit may be properly applied to him-but not till then. That the Saviour prayed for the forgiveness" Reply" to the Rev. Joseph Kingof his enemies is a delightful fact; but sinners do not receive divine forgiveness until they are brought to say, with suitable feelings, "If I have done iniquity, I will do so no more." Remission of sins is always connected with repentance for sin. It is, as manifesting regard for the honour of divine government, by making an atonement for sin, while he discovered compassion towards the guilty, that the Saviour is to be viewed as our example, respecting the "duty of forgiveness."

Rural Residence: a Poem in Four
Books; containing Reflections of a
Moral and Religions Nature. By
W. Stones. Pp. 136, 12mo. extra
Boards, 4s. Second Edition.

THIS is a very interesting poem. The pious author avails himself of many opportunities, furnished by the scenery around him, of introducing scriptural quotations, serious reflections,and the most grateful references to divine mercy. We consider the poem to be well written, and a valuable companion to the youthful Christian; and, as such, warmly recommend its perusal, and sincerely wish it an extensive circulation.

horn's Work on "Baptism, a Term of Communion:" by Joseph Ivimey. "Yet I had planted thee a noble vine, wholly a right seed: how then art thou turned into the degenerate plant of a strange vine unto me." Jeremiah

ii. 21.

late Rev. James Hinton, A.M. OxA Biographical Portraiture of the ford: by John Howard Hinton, M.A. of Reading. 8vo. Price 10s. 6d.

Fuller's (late Rev. A.) Works. Vol. the 8th and las t. 8vo. Price 12s. to Subscribers.

History of Joseph, in Verse, in six Dialogues. 12mo. Price is. 6d. Bds. Hinton's (Rev. J. A.M.) New Guide to Prayer. 8vo. 9s.

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DEMARARA.

THE persecuted Missionary, Mr. Smith, has finished his course: we doubt not with joy. He died in his

prison, thus perhaps falling a victim to the rage of his relentless enemies. If so, this is the first instance of martyrdom among English Missionaries: and we

dered his thanks, and was abundantly satisfied with my papers, and sorry that such was the situation of the people, that they were not prepared to receive or hear another religion, contrary to that of the establishment of the country. However, he hoped, in a future day, the time would come, when all religions would rejoice together. Gen. E- was present.

I endeavoured to explain to them, the real object of my visit to this island, and the feelings of the Board, together with my own, and that I felt deeply interested in their present, and everlasting welfare. After bringing into view other considerations, his Excellency told me I might preach in hoped the time was not far distant, a private house or hall, and that he when we should build houses of worship, and enjoy them unmolested. And both of them affectionately told me not to be a stranger, nor treat them often; they should always be glad as such, but to call at their houses

Tuesday, in the morning, I was called upon to attend the funeral of a Methodist minister, who arrived at this place only two days before me; this, to me, was a solemn event. Lord, why am I spared!-O! that it might Baptist General Convention in the be for the declarative glory of God. In the afternoon, at four o'clock, agreeably to my appointment, I attended a meeting: the season was affecting. I think some were rejoicing in the Lord, who had previously entertained a hope in Christ. Captain N. was pleased to give me my passage, from Port-auPrince to the Cape, which is not less than twenty dollars.