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be read by every evangelical clergyman in the kingdom. While they will note, with holy disdain, the audacity of this miserable theologian, in alleging that to them the moral graces of the gospel are of no importance, that 'the restrictions of moral obligation may be dispensed with,'-and that the deliberate infringement of relative, social, and personal duty,' is pardonable; they will be impelled by renewed ardour to prosecute the duties of their office with all faithfulness, till called to render an account of their stewardship.

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The Justification of a Sinner, and Satan's Law-suit with him; in a Dialogue between two men of different experiences. By the Rev. W. Huntington, late Minister of the Gospel at Providence Chapel, Gray's Inn Lane. A new Edition. Ebenezer Palmer. THE readers of the late Mr. Huntington's numerous writings would not thank us for any encomium we might feel disposed to pass on that writer or his productions. If our object in undertaking this article were to please men, we should adopt and pursue a far different course than the one employed by those who study the gratification of parties, rather than the exhibition of principles. We are even so uncharitable as to predict that, to some, the warmest terms of approbation would be less acceptable, than the expression of disapprobation. And in giving utterance to our opinion, we not only have reference to those who are horror-stricken at the very name of WILLIAM HUNTINGTON, but also to many who with singular fervour do homage to his memory.

It is not, as the poet has expressed himself, pleasant

Through the loop-holes of retreat,

To gaze on such a world.

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But to a mind well subdued by divine grace, it is oft-times profitable -and to mark also the conflicting passions and sentiments which rage and reign in the various walks of a religious profession. But, lest we should be considered out of our element in these general observations, we must be content to close with a piece of advice to christians of all degrees: which we give in the memorable words of Sampson, with a recommendation that they be borne in mind at trial of the spirits whether they be of God.' "Out of the every eater cometh forth meat, and out of the strong cometh forth sweetness." It appears that several of Mr. Huntington's treatises, sermons, &c. have been some time out of print, and that this is one of a series of re-prints issued under the directions of the author's last will," and "at reduced prices." is views are given in the present volume in the form of a dialogue between the two servants of David, Cushi and Ahimaaz. Throughout its continuous arrangement the reader is supplied with a fund of sound doctrine and deep experience. Many of the numerous topics are discussed with the wisdom and energy of a master in Israel.

The Nature and Tendency of Union to the Person of Christ Jesus: a Sermon preached on Lord's Day Evening, June 17, 1827, in Providence Chapel, Featherstone Street, City Road. By J. B. Thurling. Ebenezer Palmer.

HEREIN the doctrine of union to Christ is stated and enforced with great clearness, and in such a way as must rivet the attention of the reader with increasing interest, as he pursues each scriptural argument advanced. Correct views of the subject are essential to the soul's spiritual health; for the growth in grace is necessarily retarded where the mind is kept in ignorance of the only source whence life, light, and liberty are derived. Hence we observe so many weakly children and dwarfs in the family of Christ: nor can it be reasonably expected that they should thrive, and become well-favoured and strong, while they remain unacquainted with the indissoluble bond which unites them to their ever-living Head.

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From 1 Cor. vi. 17. Mr. Thurling considers, first, the declaration of an important fact,' and, secondly, the practical tendency of the fact declared :' "he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit." We take a passage from the first division of the discourse, whence an idea may be formed of the preacher's knowledge of his subject.

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"We have said that the influence of Christ's Person pervades the members of his mystical body: he dwells in the church as his own temple, and sheds his influence upon his members in a sovereign way. There is not one of his brethren neglected by him; but the degree of influence he sheds upon them individually is not alike every one receives the measure necessary for him; and as the services which some have to perform, in his name and authority, are far more difficult than those which their brethren have to do, these children require, and have, a greater degree of celestial influence shed upon them from the holy Head of life. In the assemblies of the just it is strikingly seen that the influence of Christ's person pervades the whole church. They meet together to shew their alliance to the Person, and allegiance to the authority of their Lord and King. But what an unmeaning ceremony would the service of the sanctuary be, if Christ is in no way connected with the holy rites his family observe. When he said, "there am I in the midst," and "lo I am with you to the end of the world;" we are not left to conjecture whether his Person is the reservoir from whence all these means derive their fertilizing influence. If my life is hid with Christ in God," in proportion as I am enlightened to discern and know his person, I shall feel the practical influence of it upon the mind to regulate and controul all its movements. We do not doubt whether the influence of the sun upon the earth is felt when he shines in all his meridian splendour; and as Christ is the glorious Sun of Righteousness, the healing beams of his wings are felt, and we really know that he lives and reigns the eternal life of his family. This is the vital cause why the saints are united together, and separated from the world. Let whatever may exist before Christ sheds his influence upon his brethren, we may say of it what is recorded of the sun, "nothing is hid from the heat thereof." How blessed then, are the brethren of the Lamb! His Person is the root of their spiritual existence; his righteousness is their title to glory; in it they are all justified; and finally they will be perfected with him in the world of eternal purity.”

In the course of the sermon Mr. T. introduces his sentiments on the glory which Christ had with the Father before all worlds,—with these we do not agree. Our opinion has been given in another place.

POETRY.

CHRIST, THE BRIGHT

"BRIGHT Morning Star!" be thou my guide,

While through this life I swiftly glide; Let thy bright beams of light divine, Around my soul for ever shine. While my frail bark doth onward sail,

Let not my foes nor fears prevail; When clouds of unbelief arise, Then shine with splendour from the skies.

Shine clear upon my heavenly chart, And cheer and guide my wandering heart;

And when the robbers chase my soul, Do thou their projects all controul. May I sail o'er the boist'rous sea, By that clear light which comes from thee:

And sheen the rocks and quicksands too,

And keep my heavenly port in view.

Orpington, Kent.

AND MORNING STAR!

O thou, in whom all beauties meet, Shine clear upon thy heaven-bound fleet;

And let thy rays dawn from afar,
Thou ever-glorious "Morning Star!"
Let those who now in darkness
sail,

Meet with a soul-reviving gale;
Thy glories unto them display,
And chase the darksome clouds
away.

And when we pass the straits of death,

And in the waters lose our breath, Then may our sight be strong and clear,

While to our heavenly port we steer.

Then Jesus, our bright Star divine, Will on our souls for ever shine; Where all the ransom'd saints shall

come,

To dwell in their eternal home. T. W.*

THE KING OF ZION.

HAIL, hail triumphant Lord,
Immanuel, all divine;
Thou glorious, holy, King of kings,
Reign thou, for ever reign.
Reign in thy church above,

Reign in thy church below;
Reign thou in all our hearts alone,
Reign o'er thy ev'ry foe.
Go forth, almighty Prince,

Thy rebel foes subdue;
By thine almighty power and grace,
From conqu'ring, conqu'ring go.
Conquer thy people's hearts,

Spoil Satan of his prey;
Till all thy chosen willing be,
Low at thy feet to lay.
Thou who the winepress trod,
And death and hell o'ercome;

Who sways the nations with a nod, Most holy, spotless Lamb!

Thy Person, Oh how great;

Thy laws how just and true; Thy love how vast, how very sweet, Its heights and depths who know?

Thy grace so rich, so free,

Thy mercy who can sound?

Thy justice and thy righteousness,
Thy goodness knows no bound.
Thy kingdom must prevail,

Formed ere old time began;
In vain the rage of earth and hell,
Victorious God and man!

Hell trembles at thy name,

While all thy saints adore; And we would with thy people join, To praise thee evermore.

W. S.

HYMN FOR A PRAYER MEETING.

LORD! while we all assemble here,
Before thy holy throne,
At thy command in sacred prayer,
To make our sorrows known.

May all unholy thoughts be driv'n
From each enquiring breast,
And every hope be fix'd on heav'n,
Our never ending rest.

Do thou, blest Paraclete divive!
With rays divinely bright,

Warm each cold heart, and cheerful shine,
Chasing the gloom of night.

We pray for those who trembling stand
On chilly Jordan's brink;
Support them with thy powerful hand,
Lest their frail courage sink.

That every mind oppress'd with grief,
As best it pleaseth thee,

May in thy courts find sweet relief,
We humbly ask and pray.

Bow down, indulgent Lord, thine ear,
O listen to each want!

For if thou dost but hear our pray❜r,
We know that thou wilt grant.

B. S. S.

THE SABBATH DAY.

"For we which have believed do enter into rest."-Heb. iv. 3.

EMBLEM of eternal rest,
Holy, sacred, sabbath day!
Of a rest above the skies,

But how transient is thy stay.
Emblem of an endless spring!
When the wintry storms are by;
Where the sun will never set,

Through a long eternity. Emblem of a kind release!

From a body long distrest; From a prison long confin'd, To a happy world of rest. Emblem of a brighter morn!

When the shadows flee away; Farewell sin, and grief, and pain, Welcome everlasting day.

Emblem of a lasting home!

When the billows cease to roar;
Then the anchor safe to cast,
Land upon a happier shore.
Emblem of eternal peace!

Far away from strife and noise;
Where the weary long repose,
Drink in everlasting joys.
Emblem of eternal praise!

With the happy saints that's gone;
From a painful cross releas'd,
Unto glory and a crown.

Lord, the rest of faith impart !
Sweetest emblem may I know;
Of a rest for evermore,

While a pilgrim here below.

W. H.

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Spiritual Magazine :

OR,

SAINTS? TREASURY.

"There are Three that bear record in heaven, the FATHER, the WORD, and the HOLY GHOST: and these Three are One."

Earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints."

1 John v. 7.

Jude 3.

AUGUST, 1828.

(For the Spiritual Magazine.)

GOD, THE DISPOSER OF THE LIVES AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE SAINTS.

"My times are in thy hand."-Psalm xxxi. 15.

THE existence and immortal duration of the creatures of God is a subject for the profound admiration of those who are ordained to live for ever with the Lord Jesus Christ in the world of perfect sanctity. Time is alone important to us, as we are connected with the great Head of the church. In him it had its commencement, and the perpetuity of it is connected with his glory according to the will of God. The Lord of life is the governor of all worlds, and every creature, and all things existing, are upheld in him by his power, and the wants of all are supplied by his bountiful hand.

Our Lord is by nature Jehovah, and he has an accurate knowledge of all his saints; and he has loved them long before he called them into existence. This is not simple knowledge, that such a number of persons will exist because he has so determined; but the knowledge of which we speak is of a peculiar kind, and the manifestation of it illustrates the divine perfection of its author. The determination of God to form and uphold the creature man in a state of dependance was subordinate to the highest act of his eternal mind, viz. his love to the people whom he had foreknown in Christ his Son. If the Lord had not settled this order of things, before he exercised his ability to create, it is quite certain that there would be no church upon earth; for what he is now doing amongst the sons of men, he VOL. V.-No. 52.

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