This happened on the Sabbath-day. The Jews murmured at the man for carrying his mat in his hand on the Sabbath; he justified himself, by saying, that he who had made him whole, told him to do so. And they inquired, and found out it was Jesus who had done this, and therefore did these strict observers of the law the more persecute Jesus, because he had done this work of kindness on the Sabbath-day.

During the feast, Jesus was led into many debates with the Jews, and especially with some belonging to the sect of the Pharisees. They accused him of blasphemy, to which he fully and clearly replied,—" I can of mine own self do nothing; as I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not mine own will, but the will of Him that sent me." He also preached a doctrine which at that time had many advocates and many opponents in Jerusalem, that of the resurrection. He showed them the evidence of his Divine Mission, the preaching of John, the power of miracles committed to him, the voice from Heaven at his baptism, and he boldly rebuked the worldly dispositions of those who sought to kill him. "I am come," said he, "in my Father's name, and ye receive me not; if another should come in his own name, him ye would receive. How can ye believe, who require glory from one another, and seek not the glory which cometh from God alone?" And he returned from Jerusalem into Galilee, and taught in their synagogues.

TO THE MEMORY OF THE REV. LANT CARPENTER, LL. D. (From the Christian Reformer for June.)

"He shall not float upon his watery bier
Unwept-and welter to the parching wind,

Without the meed of some melodious tear."-MILTON.

NOT with his armour on the summons found him,
Not 'mid the duties that he loved so well,—
But solitude and ocean were around him,

When he, the good, the wise, in darkness fell.
No friendly hands unto his burial bore him,

Not within English ground his honour'd grave, For midnight gloom and tempest gather'd o'er him, And whelm'd him in the stormy Tyrrhene wave.

Is it not pitiful, that far away

From the dear land where all his kindred dwelt, He pass'd for ever from the light of day,

With none to know the last fond things he felt! No looks of love, the last dark hour to cheerNo filial hand to close his dying eyes

No voice, with tones of tender solace, near

To whisper words of peace, and catch his latest sighs! But thou wast ready when the summons came, O good and faithful servant! and the road, Though awful, which thou pass'd, still to the same Bright home it led, where dwells thy Father-God. One momentary struggle, and 'twas o'er,

Meek sufferer! with thy many ills; and never Shall the dark fears of earth disturb thee more, For perfect peace and bliss are thine for ever. Ah! not for him, but for yourselves go weep,

Ye who were wont his ceaseless love to share,Who for his ear your griefs were wont to keep, And to his pitying bosom tell your every care. The guide, instructor, comforter is fled,

Who, watchful, led you in the paths of peace,Who soothed the sick, and cheer'd the dying bed, And from your wants and woes oft gave you glad release.

Forgetful only of himself, in care

For others' good his strength was ever spent,
Till the worn frame at last no more could bear,
And 'neath the o'erpowering weight his spirit bent.
His deeds of love shall thousands now rehearse,

And to his memory give an honest tear;
Nor least shall he who owns this grateful verse
Forget to pay his tribute with a heart sincere.
Well didst thou fight the bloodless fight of faith,
Good soldier of the Cross! and trophies win;
And, still remembering what the MASTER saith,
Waged constant war with error, woe, and sin.
And now the fight is fought, and all is o'er;

The work is done, and thou hast done it well;
Earth shall behold thee in the field no more,

But heaven shall now thy moral triumphs tell.

Servant of God, farewell!-though lost to earth,
Not wholly so; though dead, thou speakest yet!
For we, who knew thy wisdom and thy worth,
Shall ne'er the lessons thou hast taught forget;
So thy pure spirit near us shall we feel,-

So shalt thou still with those who loved thee dwell, Kindle our faith, and animate our zeal,

Though now we sadly say-Servant of God, farewell!

The New Testament, Translated from the Text of J. J. Griesbach. By Samuel Sharpe. London: John Green, 121, Newgate-Street. 1840.

THE translator of Griesbach's edition of the Greek New Testament, has rendered no inconsiderable service to the English public. If the text of the Christian Scriptures, as settled by this great critic, be, as the translator truly remarks in his preface, "the standard to which most scholars appeal," it is surely desirable, that the English reader should be put in possession of the same standard, as far as that can be effected, by transference into his own language. This is what Mr. Sharpe has done. He has given us a translation (and, so far as we have examined, a faithful translation-from what we have proved, we can rely upon it) of the Greek text of the New Testament, as ascertained by one whose "critical labours," in investigating this important subject, "are too well known to need any remark." And this is accomplished, too, in connexion with the retention, as far as possible, of the words of the authorised version, whose "beautiful simplicity" the translator was desirous of preserving. "His aim," he says, "has been to give the meaning and idiom of the corrected Greek text as far as possible in the well known words" of the common version. Some deviations, however, where they were thought necessary, have been made; many of which we certainly esteem improvements, though we will not say all. The text of Griesbach, we need hardly remind our readers, is a testimony in favour of the Scriptural truth of Unitarianism. It contains not the notorious forgery, on which

the doctrine of the Trinity so much rests, viz. 1 John v. 7. And it corrects Acts xx. 28, and 1 Tim. iii. 16, in a way which Trinitarians do not desire, but many of them have been compelled to admit. We are, on the whole, pleased with the work before us. We welcome it as an important service rendered to the cause of Christian knowledge. Such a translation has long seemed to us a desideratum in England; the American public have been, since 1828, in possession of a similar work, translated by the Rev. J. G. Palfrey. The English reader, to whom the result of Griesbach's investigations is now offered by the application of Mr. Sharpe, will do well to avail himself at once of this useful help to his study of the New Testament, and that without placing implicit reliance even on Griesbach's authority, but, after all its deserved fame, comparing it with such other means as he may possess for prosecuting the study of the Christian Scripture and doctrine. The size and printing of this volume are pleasing.

First Lessons in Natural Theology, for Children. By Thomas Bowring, Author of "Rudiments of English History," &c. pp. 93. London: Simpkin, Marshall, & Co.

1839.

Το prove the existence of an All-Powerful, Wise, and Good Author and Governor of the universe, from the contrivances and arrangements which it presents, and this in such a style as to be intelligible to the minds of children, is the object of this work. And well has Mr. Bowring succeeded in his design. We are persuaded of the usefulness of this little book in the hands of those for whom it was written. More than this; we are convinced that many adults would find it a profitable medium of knowledge and moral improvement. It is an excellent introduction to Dr. Paley's much admired Treatise on the same subject; over which it has, indeed, one advantage, viz. that it collects within a much shorter space the different classes of creation's wonders; and by condensing, renders more overpowering the argument from nature and man in favour of a Divine and All-glorious Author and Ruler. We have risen from the perusal of this publication highly gratified, rejoicing in the great truth which

it pleads so successfully, and which fills our hearts with so much pure delight, viz. that there is a God of infinite excellence, who has made nothing in vain; who has certainly not made man in vain, nor is unmindful to be the rewarder of those that diligently seek him. Mr. Bowring, though skilfully and feelingly tracing the evidences which the universe, as we behold it, presents in favour of Divine Government, and while piously rejoicing in its testimony to the perfections of the Deity, perceives not the less, that beyond the present system of things, there is another and a higher scene, indicated by many conditions in the present state of things; and once and again has he referred his readers for farther instruction, to that Gospel which has brought life and immortality to light. These "first lessons" are adapted as well to the exercise of the devout sentiments as of the intellect. We hope that many children will be readers of, and profiters by this work, which we again recommend to adults also. We thank the writer for the satisfaction we have found in perusing it.

The Influence of the Affections upon Character. By Edwin Chapman, pp. 85. London, John Green, 121 Newgate-Street. 1839.

THE design of this work is, to guide parents and instructors of children to the best course of procedure for forming the youthful character. Character is first of all explained. It does not consist in any one affection or other, however prominent, but in the sum and mutual relation of the whole. And the character to be sought, is that which consists of all the affections in the best state of mutual relation, that is, most properly balanced. The affections, of which character is just the developement, are next illustrated, under the several heads of the animal, social, intellectual, moral, and religious. Judicious and useful remarks are made on each of these classes, and their relative connection and worth. The author concludes with applying his just and forcible statements to the object proposed, as above stated, viz. the best eduction of character out of the various affections. Neither frequent appeals to fear, nor extravagant indulgence of children, are any part of his plan. Sympathy, kindliness,