in his good time, all that I require to know.

"To the service of this all-merciful God I wish, from this time, to devote myself. Redeemed by the blood of Christ, all my desire is to live for him, and to die in him; happy if I can see my husband and children partakers of the same faith. I have read a passage on this head, which fills me with hope: it is the reply of St. Paul to the jailer of Philippi: Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.' (Acts xvi. 31.) Unite with me, Sir, in imploring the grace of God upon my house." (Pages 305–311.)

"My country! the religion of the Bible is the only one thou hast not tried. No; the doctrine of Jesus Christ, in all its simplicity, and such as it is found in his word, thou hast not yet known. Among us, the number of its disciples is only few; but they would wish to be for thee like the 'little leaven, which leaveneth the whole lump.' The secrets, in search of which thou hast vainly consumed thyself for so many years,-the secret of order with liberty, the secret of solid prosperity, the secret of public virtue, thou wilt find them all in the Bible, because thou wilt there find the first secret on which they all depend,that of salvation. O, if the Bible could serve as a guide to every individual, to every family, and to the whole nation, what a happy change! what purity of manners! what gentleness of mind! what family peace! what wisdom in education! what justice in governors ! what submission in the governed! The primitive church of Jerusalem, where reigned unexampled charity, had no other rule than the word of God. Happy the day when this divine rule will become that of entire France! It would then acquire a new glory among the nations it would not be that of arms; not that of freedom; nor that of industry it would be that of godliness. But because godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come,' (1 Tim. iv. 8,) this glory according to God, more surely than every precaution of human prudence, would cause France

to triumph throughout the world. Take, and read.'

"Priests of the Romish Church! I have a word to say to you, in conclusion. You will not complain that I have wronged you in this work. The Priest who represents you there is a man of piety, moderation, and perfect honour; and the reasons which I have placed in his mouth are, if not the best you could have given, (it is here I feel the difficulty of my task,) at least the best I have been able to find. However this may be, I conjure you, in God's name, by the salvation of the souls committed to your care, by your own salvation, hinder not the people from reading the Bible. I know that there are among you pious Ecclesiastics, who recommend its perusal to their parishioners; but they are, there is reason to believe, a small, a very small, number. What! the Bible is in the world, and you would keep it from the people and you would place yourselves between them and the warnings of the Holy Spirit! and you would not fear the terrible anathema which the Lord has pronounced against those teachers who have taken away the key of knowledge, and hindered men from entering in! Many of you are sincere, I am willing to believe; it would be too awful to suppose the contrary; and, indeed, the power of prejudice is so great, that it can account for even this inexplicable error. But by what argument, by what sophism, can you then persuade your selves, that you labour for the conversion of souls, by taking from them the word of God? You, who doubtless read this word, you cannot be ignorant of the blessings promised to those that read it; of the praise which St. Paul bestows upon it, in his second Epistle to Timothy; of the approbation given to the Jews of Berea, for having done-what? that which you prevent your flocks from doing in their turn! How dare you boldly confront such direct declarations? Answer me: when you ascend the pulpit, to exhort your hearers not to procure the word of Christ; or when you penetrate into a house, to carry away this treasure; does not your heart fail you? does not your voice falter? does not your hand tremble? And when you lie down to sleep at night, the remembrance that you have prevented some one from reading the holy Scriptures, does it say nothing to your conscience? Ah! if you have no pity for your flocks, have pity on yourselves. Be faithful. If you have not sufficient courage, sufficient piety to recommend the reading of the

Bible, at least, do not oppose it. Allow the Lord to work; and, until you can be 'workers together with him,' beware of doing the work of the great adversary. "Moreover, the Lord reigneth;' and he will know how to give glory to his word. Consent, or resist, truth will have its course, to the confusion of its vanquished enemies; but to the glory and the eternal joy of all those who have devoted their efforts to promote its triumph."

(Pages 317-320.)

After what we have already said, it is scarcely necessary to add, that this admirable little volume has our very cordial recommendation. We wish, especially, that it were in the hands of every young person in the kingdom. It is a fine specimen of elegant and just reasoning; and is still more to be commended, because of the principles of truth which it embodies, and the spirit of piety which it everywhere breathes.

Wesleyan Missions: their Progress stated, and their Claims enforced. With Observations and Suggestions applicable to kindred Institutions. By Robert Alder, D. D., one of the General Secretaries of the Wesleyan Missionary Society. 12mo. pp. xii, 162. Published by the Wesleyan Missionary Society. Sold also by John Mason, and J. Nesbit. As we intend before long to call the attention of our readers to the works directly relating to Christian Missions, which have been recently published, and to those views of the important subject which they present, we shall now do no more than announce this very important volume, and earnestly recommend its perusal. Missionary canvassers and collectors, especially, ought to be well acquainted with its contents.

Four Discourses on the Sacrifice and Priesthood of Christ, and the Atonement and Redemption thence accruing: with supplementary Notes and Illustrations. By John Pye Smith, D.D., F.R.S. Second Edition, enlarged. 12mo. pp. 367.

Jackson and Walford.-The first edition of this work was published in the year 1828. We read it at the time with unfeigned pleasure, and have long felt considerable regret that it was allowed to remain out of print, and therefore inaccessible to many persons who

would be likely to profit by it. The subjects which the pious and learned author has discussed are among the most momentous in the entire compass of inspired theology; and he has brought his critical knowledge to bear upon them with superior effect. Both the Discourses and the Notes embody a large mass of scriptural argument; and the beauty and force of many particular texts of holy writ are exhibited to great advantage. The volume is free from all meretricious ornaments in style; and is characterized throughout by a devout spirit, and critical acumen. The author has thrown a clear and steady light upon the important Epistle to the Hebrews. He has also produced an elaborate and convincing defence of the scriptural doctrine concerning atonement for sin by the sacrifice of Christ; and at the same time has shown the glory which that sacrifice sheds upon the moral attributes of the Godhead, with the immense benefits which it secures to guilty men. The students of Scripture and of Christian divinity will do well to avail themselves of the sanctified erudition which Dr. Smith has here placed within their reach.

Advices to One who meets in Class. By a Wesleyan Minister. 32mo. pp. 32. Mason. These advices relate to personal piety, to circumspect deportment, and to

Christian usefulness. They are worthy of the attention of all sincere Christians, but are especially adapted to the use of Wesleyan Methodists. They are scriptural, judiciously selected, and proposed with deep seriousness and affection. Ministers and Class-Leaders will do well to circulate it as extensively as possible.

Historical Sketches, Speeches, and Characters. By the Rev. George Croly, LL. D., Rector of St. Stephen's, Walbrook, London. 8vo. pp. 356. Seeleys. -The principal compositions which form this volume have already appeared in various periodical publications; and in their collected form they will be very acceptable to a large class of readers. They include Memoirs of Louis Philippe, Zwinglius, and Luther; with sketches of Pitt, Burke, Nelson, Canning, Curran, and Napoleon; all of which are written with great power, and with the author's characteristic richness of imagination. The volume, as a whole, is eloquent, conservative, Protestant, patriotic, and of admirable moral tendency. Of the destructive nature and bearing of Popery, and of infidel democracy, the author has a deep and just conviction; which he expresses with all the ardour and freedom of an Irishman, and with the splendid colouring of an Oriental. Some of his remarks upon schism, as applied in the preface to all classes of English Christians, who are not identified with the established Church, would have lost nothing of their value, if they had been drawn up with discrimination, and with a regard for the doctrine of holy Scripture on that subject. It is an easy thing for Dr. Croly, or any other man, to assume that the Church of England is the church of Christ in these realms; and that all who are in any degree separated from her are schismatics; but such a mode of writing savours far more of the haughty exclusiveness of Popery, than of that spirit of catholic love, without which even Protestantism is only "sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal." Has the great Father and Saviour of men no sincere and faithful worshippers among the Methodists and Dissenters of England? "Who art thou that judgest another man's servant?" bold and confident as thou art : "To his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand."

A Demonstration of the Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and therein of the Christian Religion, Very Useful for the further Satisfaction and Confirmation of all good Christians; as likewise for the Confutation and Con

viction of those that have a Jewish or atheistical Spirit in them. By Richard Garbutt, B.D., sometime Fellow of Sydney College, in Cambridge, and after. wards, Preacher of the Gospel at Leeds, in Yorkshire. 18mo. pp. 132. Religious Tract Society.-A reprint of a very sensible and edifying tract, which was published in the year 1669.

The Office and Work of the Holy Spi rit. By James Buchanan, one of the Ministers of the High Church, Edinburgh. 18mo. pp. 519. Groombridge.The publication of such a work as this augurs well for any community to which the writer may belong; for it indicates a revival of religion, in its spirituality and power. In the best and palmy days of the Scottish Church, a treatise of this kind would have been read with deep interest; because its truly evangelical statements would have met with a response in many a regenerated heart; and we doubt not that, in the present times, it will be equally welcome to a large body of devout readers. The pious author treats first of the work of the Holy Spirit in the conversion of men; he then adduces several illustrative examples, chiefly from the Scriptures; and in the last division of his work, he describes the Holy Spirit's operation in the building up of believers. We would not, of course, be answerable for the perfect accuracy of every principle and argument in the volume; but, as a whole, it is eminently instructive and edifying; replete with truth of the highest importance, and characterized by holy unction.

Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Michael Thomas Sadler, Esq., M. P., F. R. S. 8vo. pp. 664. Seeley. The late Michael Sadler was no common man. He was born at a small village in Derbyshire, where he was trained to piety by his excellent mother, who was a member of the Wesleyan society; and from very early life he was strongly attached to the same religious community. When a youth he even published a pamphlet in their defence against an attack which was made upon them by the Clergyman of the parish, He subsequently removed to Leeds, where, in partnership with his elder brother, he became a successful tradesman, and long continued his attendance upon the Methodist chapel in that town. The versatility of his talents commanded general admiration; for he excelled in poetry, music, and oratory; and his conversational powers were of a high order. His society was therefore courted by persons who were more remarkable for their political predilections

than for Christian godliness; and hence his heart was gradually alienated from his early religious friends; of whom, if report is to be credited, he sometimes spoke in terms of unkindness and disrespect. He gradually rose in worldly respectability, and became a member of the British Senate, where he greatly distinguished himself as the opponent of the Roman Catholic claims to a voice in the Legislature. At the same time he excited considerable attention by his very eloquent and elaborate publications on Population, and the State of Ireland; for these works exhibit him as a philosopher, and a philanthropie statesman, deeply interested especially in behalf of the Irish poor. This eminent man, for such he unquestionably was, died at Belfast, July 29th, 1835, in the fifty-sixth year of his age. The close of his brilliant career was satisfactory. He felt that his mind had been too much occupied with secular affairs, and that he had lost much of that spirituality which marked the earlier periods of his life; but he fell back upon those great principles of divine truth which his mother had taught him, and which, through a long series of years, he had heard in the Methodist chapel. He well knew that an avoidance of outward sin, and a careful performance of moral duties, do not constitute that meetness for the inheritance of the saints in light, of which the New Testament speaks; inasmuch as only to "the pure in heart" is the promise made, that they "shall see God." Coming to God, therefore, as a mere sinner, trusting in the sacrifice and intercession of the Lord Jesus, his mind became peaceful, and meekly resigned to the Almighty's will. Nearly the last words that fell from his lips were the following lines, addressed to Christ, in the singing of which he had often united in the public assemblies of his first religious associates :

"Take my poor heart, and let it be
For ever closed to all but thee:
Seal thou my breast, and let it wear
That pledge of love for ever there."

In the season of man's mortal conflict, how empty and unsatisfying are all worldly greatness and popularity, when compared with that "seal of the Saviour's love impressed upon the heart, which is the certain pledge of final acceptance, and of endless bliss!

The Touchstone; or, the Claims and Privileges of True Religion, briefly considered. By Mrs. Ann Grant. 18mo. pp. xvi, 168. Nesbit.-A volume whose

worth is not to be estimated by its size. It contains nine essays on subjects connected with vital and practical godliness; and modest as are its pretensions, it will be read with both pleasure and profit even by those on whose shelves Hannah More's volumes occupy a distinguished place. In this age of light reading and angry controversy, we are glad of any addition to the list of works designed for devotional perusal.

The Cyclopædia of Popular Medicine, intended for Domestic Use; with numerous Illustrations. This Work comprises an Account of the Causes, Symptoms, and Methods of curing Diseases, with a plain Description of the Medicines in common Use, &c. By Keith Imray, M. D., Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, &c. 8vo. pp. iv, 855. Simpkin and Marshall. A useful hand-book of medical prac

tice.

The Daughters of England, their Position in Society, Character, and Responsibilities. By Mrs. Ellis, Author of "The Women of England," &c. 12mo. pp. vi, 400. Fisher.-We need not say that Mrs. Ellis has chosen a most important branch of practical morals; and they who have read her "Women of England" well know, not only her ability for considering it, but the soundness of the principles on which her considerations rest. Let the "daughters of England" form their character as here recommended, and such will be the "women of England," that the whole fabric of English society shall both experience and show their beneficial influence.

Luther: a Poem. By Robert Montgomery, M. A. Second Edition. 12mo. pp. cxliv, 510. F. Baisler; Hamilton; Tilt. Even if the poetry of the volume were not such as to place the author among the undisputed poets of the country, its introduction and notes, as well as the sentiments of its verses, would place him among the most able champions of Protestantism. In a day of false charity a volume like this is valuable, even were it only for its honest and fearless testimony to the only truth which-let politicians say what they will-can purify and elevate the community at large. But the poem is a good one. Its principles are truly evangelical, and the vehicle of thought in which these are conveyed is genuine poetry. "Luther " is written in blank verse, and has more of the excellencies, and fewer of the defects, of Robert Montgomery, than any of his former productions that we have read.

The Slave-States of America. By J. S. Buckingham, Esq., Author of "Ame ric, Historical, Statistic, and Descriptive." Two volumes. 8vo. pp. xx, 487; viii, 588. Fisher.-Mr. Buckingham has given to the public, in these volumes, a large mass of diversified and very valuable information respecting that part of America which his title-page mentions. He has evidently had a difficult task to perform. Almost every page discovers not only the existence and direction, but the strength, of his political opinions and predilections; and these, most assuredly, are not such as would at all incline him to paint America in unfavourable colours. But he has evidently been resolved to state facts just as he witnessed them. If occasionally he should have somewhat extenuated, we shall not censure him for that; he who travels, should travel in a friendly spirit; and we believe he has set down nothing in malice. If Mr. Buckingham is to be believed, with all the good things which are to be found in America, there is something in the very state of society radically defective. There was too much of infidelity at work when the political constitution there was framed.

Sketches of Sermons, designed for special Occasions. By a Dissenting Minister, Author of "Four hundred Sketches and Skeletons of Sermons,"

&c. 12mo. pp. 311. Houlston.

"Sketches " for chapel-openings, Anniversaries, Missionary occasions, &c. They appear to be in general orthodox and evangelical; and where such assistance is needed, are likely to afford it usefully. There are, of these Sketches, between seventy and eighty in the volume.

The Collects of the Liturgy of the Church of England for every Sunday in the Year, and the principal Festivals, catechetically explained, &c., for the Use of Sunday-Schools. By the Rev. Charles Miller, A. B., Curate of the Parish of Derrynoose, Archdiocess of Armagh. Foolscap 8vo. pp. 168. (Stiff covers.) Seeleys. The catechetical exercises on the "Collects' are evidently drawn up by one who is a very decided Churchman. In Church Sunday-schools they will doubtless be acceptable: in Sundayschools out of the Church, where the "uninterrupted succession," and "baptismal regeneration," are not believed, they will find no place.

Christian Consistency; or, the Connexion between experimental and practical Religion. Designed for young Christians. By E. Mannering, of Holywell-Mount Chapel. Second Edition.

18mo. pp. 187. R. Baynes; Nisbet.A plain and practical treatise, based on Calvinistic theology.

Young Men warned against the Dangers of evil Company; or, an Account of the Life and sudden Death of George Gabriel. By the Rev. Henry Woodward, A. M., Rector of Fethard, in the Diocess of Cashell. 18mo. pp. 69. (Stiff covers.) Duncan and Malcolm.A small publication, but which may be very usefully circulated, especially among the young. George Gabriel was a pious youth; but "sinners enticed him," and he had begun to yield, not so much from the actual love of vice, as from a difficulty of saying "No," with Christian decision. He was induced to go with some companions to a place of common resort, and to take one glass of spirit and water; more he steadily refused, and threw the contents of a glass, which was pressed on him, upon the hearth. One of his companions, taking up a gun, threatened to shoot him if he would not consent. It proved to be loaded, and the contents being lodged in poor George's side, in a few hours he was a corpse. He died truly penitent, trusting in Christ, and humbly rejoicing in the pardoning mercy of God, Mr. Woodward attended him, and has published the narrative as a warning. We may add, that it is a complete reply to what Mr. Woodward has said in his last publication, on the subject of attending worldly amuse

ments.

A Family Record: or, Memoirs of the late Rev. Basil Wood, M. A., Rector of Drayton, Beauchamp, &c., and of several deceased Members of his Family. A new Edition revised, with an Appendix. Foolscap 8vo. pp. 200. Nisbet.

-We are glad to see the re-publication of this interesting and useful volume of Christian biography. We can recommend it both to young and old.

The Practice of Piety, directing a Christian how to walk that he may please God. By Lewis Bayly, D.D., Bishop of Bangor. New Edition, with a Biographical Preface by the Editor, Grace Webster. Small 12mo. pp. axxviii, 343. Hamilton.-Bishop Bayly was consecrated in Dec., 1616, and died 1631. He was a decided Protestant, and withstood boldly the papalizing tendencies of King James's policy. The "Practice of Piety was so well received, that, in 1619, an eleventh edition was printed. With all its defects, it is a work of great value, and by the well-instructed Christian will always be read with profit. This is a very convenient reprint.