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truths which he taught, to exhibit an eminent example of patience; and, by his resurrection from the dead, to furnish us with a demonstration and earnest of a general resurrection, and of a future state.' And is this the gospel in which we are taught to glory? Is this the height of that redeeming love, which is celebrated in such exalted strains? No. It is a cold blast that will freeze your very souls, and extinguish the fire of Christian love in every heart into which it

enters.'

The same religion, one of whose fundamental doctrines is the Deity of Jesus Christ, and which is the parent of such feelings of animated devotion, rectifies the conduct, and prompts to the exertions of disinterested zeal.

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May we not appeal (adds Dr. D.) to many living witnesses to the holy tendency of the evangelical doctrines? Have they not, in numerous instances, been the means of reclaiming the most dissolute, licentious, and profane, and of training them to the practice of piety and virtue? Once they were abandoned to the vilest practices; but, after the example of the converted Corinthians, they are washed, they are justified, they are sanctified, in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. Is Socinianism able to produce such evidence of its efficacy to reform a degenerate world? Has the zeal of its votaries led them, in defiance of abuse and persecution, to visit those places whose inhabitants are involved in the grossest ignorance and immorality? No. Such hazardous attempts they resign unenvied to a Whitefield, a Wesley, or a Hill, or to any other enthusiast, who thinks that he who winneth souls is wise.' Are not their societies an asylum to those who chuse not to entertain that strict and self-denying religion which is inculcated by those evangelical preachers, whom they are pleased to brand as Antinomians; but not being able to satisfy themselves without some kind of religion, they embrace Socinianism as a more liberal and indulgent system? They hail it as a benevolent

and gentle casuist, which relieves them from many uneasy scruples, and from that needless precision, which the gloomy tenets of Calvinism impose.'

There is an Appendix at the close of the pamphlet, containing some sensible remarks on the Resurrection of Christ, the modern abuse of Biblical Criticism,' and the Mysteries of Religion. On behalf of the public, we can venture cordially to thank Dr. Davies for this sermon; which proves, that in spite of the pressure of infirmities and age, his intellectual and spiritual force is not at all abated.

The True Christian Exemplified: a Funeral Sermon for P. Melville, Esq. Deputy Governor of Pendennis Casile, Cornwall. By the Rev. J. Wilcox, Minister of Ely Chapel, London, &c.

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THE text, Acts x. 2, A devout man,' was well chosen on this occasion; for Mr. Melville appears to life in an exemplary manner. He have spent the latter years of his. was bred to arms, and escaped most imminent danger in the East Indies. After his return home, it pleased God to call him by his grace; since which time he displayed the grace of the holy Spirit in a most eminent degree. Mr. W. has done well in exhibiting to public notice such a monument of mercy; and we hope the perusal of this discourse will be blessed to many souls, inducing them to imitate the bright example of the deceased.

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portion of God's inspired word as the ground of his belief. The editor of this httle work of his venerable father, by adding, in words at length, the Scriptures which support the various doctrines, has done an essential service to the rising geperation. The word of Christ is likely to dwell in their young minds richly, in all wisdom, while in the use of this excellent catechism they mutually teach and admonish one another. They will feel themselves sitting at the feet, not of man, but of the Son of God; and doing homage, not to the fallible faculties of man, but to Him in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

The dying Believer's Confidence in his Redeemer. A Sermon preached at Providence Chapel, Peppard, Oxon. on the Death of the Rev. Joseph Walker, aged 36. Published for the Benefit of his Widow and Four small Children. By the Rev. J. Churchill, Henley. 1s. 6d.

FROM the text (I know that my Redeemer liveth,' &c.) Mr. C. takes occasion, 1, To notice the points of doctrine of which Job professes his belief; and, 2, The Nature and Grounds of a Believer's Confidence as to Eternal Things. The power of faith is then illustrated in some interesting particulars respecting the deceased, who was wonderfully supported and comforted in his dying hours, and enabled calmly to resign to the care of his heavenly Father, his dear relatives, especially his wife and four small children. We shall be happy if the sale of this discourse should contribute towards their support.

Denomination. For both occasions it is highly appropriate; and to all ministers of the gospel it must be peculiarly interesting and edifying. The title which the excellent author has prefixed, conveys a just idea of the design, and points out the leading division of the discourse,- On the Discouragements and Supports of the Christian Minister. The address is founded on 2 Cor. iv. 1, Therefore, seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not.'The preacher points out, in the first place, the sources of discouragement connected with the office of the Christian ministry, and which arise out of the nature of the work, abstractedly considered; and then describes those difficulties which result from the diversity of temper, character, and situation which prevails among the hearers of the gospel. In enforcing the necessity of modes of address adapted to the various characters of hearers, Mr. Hall thus expresses himself:

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A loose and indiscriminate manner of applying the promises and threatenings of the gospel, is illjudged and pernicious; it is not possible to conceive a more effectual method of depriving the sword of the Spirit of its edge, than adopting that lax generality of representation which leaves its hearer nothing to apply, presents no incentive to self-examination, and besides its utter inefficiency, disgusts by the ignorance of human nature, or the disregard to its best interests it infallibly betrays.-The preacher who aims at doing good will endeavour, above all things, to insulate his hearers, to place each of them apart, and render it impossible for him to escape by losing himself in the crowd.''

In urging the importance of seriousness and affection, whatever may be the mode of address, but By especially in denunciations of di

A Discourse delivered to the Rev. James Robertson, at his Ordination over the Independent Church at Stretton, Warwickshire. Robert Hall. 28.

THIS admirable discourse was delivered also in London, at the Anniversary of the Academical Institution, recently established at Stepney, for educating Young Men for the Ministry in the Baptist

vine displeasure, Mr. Hall makes the following judicious and forcible remarks: A hard and unfeeling manner of denouncing the threatenings of the word of God, is not only barbarous and inhuman, but calculated, by inspiring disgust, to

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The supports of the Christian minister are represented by Mr. Hall as arising from the following considerations:-That the office of a minister is of divine institution; -that the requisite materials for the work are already furnished, and of a nature admirably adapted to the purpose; that the Christian ministry is connected with the dispensation of the Spirit; - that it is distinguished by peculiar dignity and importance: and, that the faithful discharge of the duties of the ministry is connected with an ample reward. All these considera

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tions are exhibited in a manner exceedingly able, scriptural, and impressive. In the conclusion of the discourse, Mr. Hall, in pointing out some advantages which are possessed by the Christian minister, has the following striking passage.

In our profession, the full force and vigour of the mind may be exerted on that which will employ it for ever; on religion, the final centre of reposc; the goal to which all things tend, which gives to Time all its importance, to Eternity all its glory; apart from which man is a shadow, his very existence a riddle, and the stupendous scenes which surround us are as incoherent and unmeaning as the leaves which the Sybil scattered in the wind.'

A brief analysis and a few extracts are by no means adequate to convey a just idea of this inimitable discourse; we hope, however, they will be more than sufficient to induce our readers to put themselves in possession of the treasures it contains. For compass of thought, seriousness of manner, energy, fervour and elegance of expression, this discourse is worthy of its author; and it may even be affirmed that its eloquence is its smallest praise.

LITERARY NOTICES.

A Memoir of the late Rev. Dr. Vanderkemp, by order of the Missionary Society, may be expected very shortly.

A new Octavo Edition of the

Complete Works of Dr. Is. Watts,
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An Eighth Volume of Sermons is in the press, translated by Mr. Sutcliffe, with a complete Index.

Mr. Bowyer is about to publish Twenty-four Views in 4to, illustrative of the Scriptures, from Drawings by Luigi Mayer, made for Sir R. Ainslie. Price 31. 13s. 6d. Also,

Fair Religion and her lovely Train,' an Engraving in the line manner, from a Painting by Aug. Kauffman, R. A. the subject from Bishop Horne. The price 21. 2s.

SELECT LIST OF RELIGIOUS PUBLICATIONS. Vol. IV. being the last, of Bogue and Bennet's History of Dissenters. 10s. 6d.

Neale's History of the Puritans, abridged by Mr Parsons. Vol. II. 1Cs. 6d. royal 8vo, 18s.

The Scripture Atlas, 21. 2s. ; coloured and bound, 21. 12s. 6d. The Christian's Life and Death, "n Funeral Sermon for Mrs. Noel. By T. Golding. Is. 6d.

Considerations on Prostitution. By W. Hale, 2s.

Oration at the interment of the Rev. S. Forster, by the Rev. S.Douglas; with his Funeral Sermon, by the Rev. J. Jennings. Is.

Practical Discourses on the Christian Temper. By J. Jennings, D.Ð. New edit. two vols., 12mo, es. James White: a Warning to Youth against bad Women. Sd.

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.“

MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

THE Annual Meeting of the Society is intended to be held in London on the 13th, 14th, and 15th days of May next. The Ministers engaged to preach on that occasion are, the Rev. MATTHEW WILKS, of London; the Rev. JOHN LOVE, of Glasgow; the Rev. ALEXANDER STEILL, of Wigan; aud the Rev. Dr. GILBEE, Rector of Barby, near Dunchurch, in Warwickshire. Further particulars may be expected in our next.

Death of Dr. Wanderkemp.

IT has never been our lot to record, in this work, a bereaving Providence of a more afflictive nature than the removal from this world of the late pious, venerable, and useful Missionary, Dr. John Theodorus Vanderkemp.

He had been for some months at the Cape, engaged in affairs of a very important nature; and had in serious contemplation the commencement of a mission in the island of Madagascar; but the great Head of the Church was pleased to accept the will for the deed, and to release his worn-out servant from further and more laborious enterprises, by calling him up to his rest and reward on Lord's Day, Dec. the 15th, between eleven and twelve o'clock in the morning.

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He had very lately dispatched for their stations in the interior, four of the Missionary brethren, and was engaged in settling other affairs of no small moment, for the future regulation of all the African Missions, when, on Saturday morning, Dec. 7, he was taken ill. He had expounded with much liberty of mind, the first chapter of the first book of Kings; after which he said to that venerable mother in Israel, Mrs. Smith, My dear mother Smith, I am very weak, and wish for an opportunity to settle my own affairs; but, alas! this opportunity was not afforded, for he was seized with a shivering, succeeded by a fever, which obliged him to take to his bed,-from which he never rose. He took some proper medicines; but they failed of procuring relief. He became worse and worse; so that his afflicted friends could not but forebode the painful result. This was rendered more distressing on account of the violence of his disorder, by which his powers were so oppressed, that he was scarcely able to answer a question.About two days before his death, Mrs. Smith said to him, My dear friend, what is the state of your mind?' to which, with a sweet smile on his countenance, he replied, "ALL IS WELL." She again said,' Is it light or dark with you?' He answered, LIGHT, Two pious soldiers also called upon him on

the 14th, one of whom prayed with him; after which he spoke a few words to them. He continued sensible to the last, but was unable to speak more. At length, on the eighth day of his sickness, he calmly expired; aud, no doubt, his separated spirit received the welcome and the plaudits of that glorious Redeemer, to whose cause he had faithfully devoted, with uncommon assiduity, the last thirteen years of his life. His age was about 64.

A Memoir of his Life, compiled by direction of the Missionary Society (with his Portrait) is just published.

AN Auxiliary Missionary Society, of a very promising description,. has lately been established at the Cape. It was occasioned by a printed“ address of the Society published last year in London; Mr. Thompson, a Missionary lately gone to the East, took it to Cape Town; Dr. Vanderkemp read it to some religious friends, and at their next Missionary Prayer Meeting, a number of persons commenced an Assistant Society, among whom are several British soldiers, to some of whom Mr. Read's ministry while there was very useful. To their power, yea, beyond their power, they have contributed to the Missionary fund. The amount, when the letter informing the Directors of this was written, Nov. 16, 18il, was about £150.

An unfinished Letter from Dr. Vanderkemp to the Directors has been sent over, dated Dec., 1811, without the insertion of the day of the month. It must have been written just before the commencement of his illness.

UPPER CANADA.

AN unknown friend in Wales has lately sent £10 to the Society for the Support of Circulating Schools in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The following extract from his letter shews how much the preaching of the gospel is desired by some persons in Up per Canada; for whose assistance we hope some measures will be adopted :

I should feel very great pleasure could I hear of a minister, who can preach in the Gaelic tongue, being sent to Upper Canada. In that province, large numbers of Highlanders are settled so completely by themselves, as to preserve their language and national customs. These poor people have no pastor; yet, so desirous are they of the word of life, that when a minister was at Quebec, some little time since, who could preach in Gaelic, many came upwards of five hundred miles to hear a sermon and receive the sacrament. If this were known to the brethren in London, surely those to whom God has given store, of this world's goods, would soon furnish the

means of providing a shepherd for those sheep who are literally in the wilderness. I am only in very moderate circumstances, and have to support a family (not a small one) by my labour; but could I hear that such an appointment was likely to be made, I would contribute ten pounds at Christmas next towards the undertaking; and (God willing) a like sum the Christmas following-May the Great Shepherd consider these of his scattered flock!

Extract of a Letter from a Gentle‚man at Petersburgh to his Friend in London, dated Jan, 17, 1812.

Two of my friends who are returned from the waters of Caucasus, tell me that they passed a fortnight very agreeably with the Scots Missionaries in that neighbourhood. The principals are the Rev. Mr. Brunton and Mr. Paterson. During the seven years they have been there, they have suffered much from the Tchircassians, who have often robbed them of their cattle, &c.; yet, all things considered, they have succeeded much better than might have been

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