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the number of its periodical publications. In every department of literature these abound, and naturally exercise a vast influence over the minds of the reading public. Many of them are of a religious character, and are intended, respectively, to be the organs of some denomination or theological party: hence they are very mainly occupied in attacking or defending some special set of opinions, or maintaining those controversies which are most likely to interest the classes of readers among whom they circulate. Of such publications the value may be very great, and the service they do to the cause of truth often very important. But the Christian, it is presumed, does not wish to breathe always the air of controversy, and would find it a relief to study those pages where mere party disputes have no

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It was with this presumption that

The Church of England Magazine

(under the superintendence of clergymen) was originally prolected-with a desire to place it upon the broad ground of the Church, and to store its columns with devotional matter of such a character as to render it acceptable to all who, whatever their views of party controversy, unite in firmly holding those truths which are embedied in the formularies of the Protestant English Church.

The experiment has, under the divine blessing, proved successful. The circulation of the Church of England Magazine has, it is believed, exceeded that of any other periodical in connection with the Church-an evidence that men have rejoiced to be able to take up a work which, while anxious zealously to maintain the purity of the Gospel, has striven to repress error not by hot disputings, but by the simple quiet inculcation of truth. The Clergy have felt that they could safely recommend, such a work to their parishioners-parents, that they could introduce it into their families without fear of its imbuing their children with a knowledge of those things of which they would choose them to be ignorant: and much gratitude the conductors of the Church of England Magazine feel to those who have thus contributed to extend the circulation of this work.

But widely as it is circulated, it might be, the proprietors think, circulated more widely still. Its price brings it within the reach of all; and its contents are of that varied character, that, while not unsuited to the cultivating mind, they are not

much zeal, might it is hoped be checked; especially if, as is already in some instances the case, employers in manufacturing districts would place it in the hands of their workmen. For such an object, the conductors think that they may not improperly request the aid of their brethren, the clergy at large, both to oblige them with their personal countenance and also to promote the circulation in their respective neighbourhoods. The Magazine comprises every week a Sermon by some living divine, each printed from the author's manuscript. Among those who have in this way obliged the Editors may be named the Bishops of London, Winchester, Lincoln, Chester, Peterborough, Ripon, Worcester, Oxford, Jerusalem (late), &c.; archdeacons Hoare, Dealtry, Hodson, &c. ; chancellor Raikes; canons Dale, Jacob, Townsend, &c.; professors Lee, Scholefield, &c.; rv. Dr. Symons (vice-chancellor of Oxford), Dr. M'Caul, H. Melville, J. Jackson, R. Harvey, D. Moore, D. Bagot, J. Sandford, &c. Articles, also, of general religious interest, Biographies, Natural History, Poetry, &c., find their place in the Church of England Mazazine. An Ecclesiastical Register accompanies every part, containing Ordinations, Preferiments, Proceedings of Religious Societies, and other useful intelligence.

Among the various additions and improvements which have been lately made, is the commencing of a series of Views (with descriptions) of the noble Parish Churches of our land. A former series of the Cathredals met with much acceptance: this wll embrace a larger sweep, and will, it is conceived, add much to the value and interest of the publication.

The conductors would, therefore, respectfully address the clergy to aid them in carrying out their plans, and doubt not that they will find this Magazine suitable both for the family circle, the parochial library, and the poor man's cottage. It is published in weekly numbers, at 1d.; in monthly parts, with beautifully engraved frontispiece and wrapper, price 9d., and in half-yearly volumes, handsomely bound in cloth, price 5s. 6d., by Edwards and Hughes, 12, Ave Maria-lane, and is to be had of all booksellers. An excellent opportunity is afforded of fresh subscribers commencing with the January part, in which will appear a view of Southwell Collegiate Church, being the first of the proposed series of English Churches, together with original contributions by the right rev. the Bishops of Peterborough and Jamaica, the rev. T. Dale, canon residentiary of St. Paul's; the rev. W. W. Champneys, rector of St. Mary, Whitechapel, the rev. H. Woodward, rector of Fethard, &c.

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The church of New Shoreham is an exceedingly interesting specimen of Norman architecture. When it was "standing entire, it was a stately and spacious structure, extending in length from east to west about 210 feet, with a transept measuring 92 feet from north to south, and a tower rising from the centre of the cross 83 feet. The destruction of the nave has taken away one-half of the total length, spoiling the proportion of the building, and throwing the tower out of its proper position, as seen in a general view. It is not known at what time the church was thus mutilated....The nave had six arches on each side, supported by short and massy columns; but of these only two remain standing; and the aisles have been entirely swept away. The north and south arms of the transept are of plain architecture, with semicircular arches in the original windows; and the four great arches upon which the tower is built are also semicircular. The choir is of different character. The walls of this part rise considerably higher than those of the transept, and the upper windows have pointed heads. The original windows of the aisles have semicircular arches; but others, of the style of the fifteenth century, have been inserted in the south side. In the eastern front the two forms of arches are placed together; three semicircular arches, with small windows corresponding to them, filling the lower story; three pointed windows giving light to the story above, and the gable being pierced by a circular window formed into a wheel by twelve little columns radiating from the centre, supporting as many small semicircular arches placed within the outward circle....The length of the choir is divided into five bays by pointed arches, springing from columns of moderate height; those on the south side having clustered shafts, whilst the opposite ones are alternately octagonal and cylindrical. The capitals of these columns are beautifully sculptured with ornamental foliage; and the outward mouldings of the arches are enriched with similar carving, disposed in a series of small branches waving round in a pattern of uncommon elegance. The second story is perforated with arches of varied shapes, but all pointed. The walls of the aisles are adorned entirely with semicircular arches, fretted with cheveron mouldings. The south end of the transept has had a large

window in the style of the fifteenth century inserted, and another stands over the western door....The tower partakes of the mixed style of the choir, having two stories of windows with semicircular arches, included in larger arches of the pointed shape. Above these arches are some circular ornaments, pierced in the walls, like very small wheel-shaped windows, three on each side of the tower. The roof of this tower is flat, and surrounded by a plain parapet supported by corbels."

Mutilated as this building now is, the archi tectural details within are still remarkable for richness and diversity. Considerable pains bave been taken in repairing it. The windows have been refitted with Caen stone, and the ornaments of the columns cleared of the whitewash.

In the aisle there are two brass figures of a man and woman, in loose gowns, without any inscription. They have been supposed to be those of a merchant and his wife of the time of Henry VI. or Edward IV.

The font is of Sussex marble, large, square, and standing on five pillars, having on two sides a circular arcade, on the other sides a zigzag ornament, of the early Norman style.

Anciently there was here a priory for Car melites, or White Friars, founded by sir John Mowbray, knight. There was also a hospital, dedicated to St. James. No vestige of these now remains.

It was at Shoreham that Ella the Saxon is said to have landed with fresh forces from Ger many after the invasion by Hengist and Horsa. The Britons endeavoured to defend their country against this intruder; but Ælla was victorious, and formed one of those kingdoms commonly termed the Heptarchy-that of Sussex, over which he reigned. It was one of the smallest of these petty states, including Sussex and part of Surrey: it was also one of the weakest. Ella was succeeded by his son Cissa, who is said to have reigned 76 years, and to have built Chichester. But this kingdom fell afterwards under the sovereignty of the kings of Wessex, who finally attained the dominion of all England. Sussex appears to have been generally the inlet to successful invasion. It was on this coast that William the Norman landed.