'man of sin,' connected as he must be with an early apostasy from the truth, but in the head of the Papal system? He was the result, and the actual creation of a tremendous falling away from pure and primitive Christianity. Nor is there anything opposed to sober history and fact in describing the successional head of the Papacy by the opprobrious epithets here employed by Paul."

Again, on the topic, "The Prophetic Attributes of the 'Man of Sin,'" Dr. Morison uses the following striking and conclusive arguments:

"Two characteristics are here named: he must have opposed and exalted himself 'above all that is called god, or that is worshipped, and he must have sat 'as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.'

"1. Take the first prophetic note of recognition;-is it not palpably fulfilled? Has not the head of the Papal system 'opposed and exalted himself above all that is called god, or that is worshipped'? But in order to feel the conviction which Paul presses upon us, we must understand him as here speaking, not of the true God, nor of any heathen deity, but of the same kind of gods of whom Christ speaks when he said to the Jews, 'Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? If he called them gods unto whom the word of God came, and the Scripture cannot be broken; say ye of him whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?' (John x. 34-36.) If Paul had meant the living and true God, he would not have used the phrase, all that is called god. He has no such meaning; but taking the term 'god, as it was well known to be used, to express distinguished office or rank of any kind, whether secular or spiritual, he makes it a distinct mark of the man of sin,' that he 'opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is, thus, by way of accommodation, 'called god, or is worshipped;' that is, with such worship, homage, and respect, as are given to such earthly dignities. Now we are prepared to maintain, that above all these, the Papal system, with its formidable head, the Pope, has literally exalted itself. Every tyro in history knows that the Pope, as Universal Bishop, has claimed supremacy over all other bishops, and over all spiritual functionaries, and churches, and individuals, and even heretics themselves. To this hour, and in a recent bull, the Pope claims the world as his fold, and even old England itself, though three hundred years ago it shook off his tyrannous yoke.

"Nor has he less usurped the temporal than the spiritual. English and Irish Catholics may tell us that he affects nothing but the spiritual: but history tells us a very

different tale. As the successor of Peter, the Pope is verily 'the king of kings, and the lord of lords.' 'Papists find it convenient,' observes Dr. Anderson, at present, to deny that he makes any claim of secular jurisdiction; but they do so in contradiction of a thousand historical facts, and an open avowal of principles wherever it has been safe to make it. Hear what was said and transacted at the coronation of Pio Nono. Three days after his inauguration as supreme Pontiff, "he presented himself aloft on the balcony of the same edifice, when the oldest cardinal approached him, and removed from his head the mitre and replaced it with the crown, uttering these words, Receive the Tiara or triple crown, and know that thou art the Father of Princes, and the King and Ruler of,-the small patrimony of St. Peter in Italy?faugh!-King and Ruler of the world!" Think, brethren, of the insolence of that; think of its impotence: but, especially, think of the manner in which that tiara attracts for his brow the lightnings of this prophecy, to brand him as the man of sin' of whom we are in quest, as one who 'exalts himself above all that is called god.'"

"Take these unblushing pretensions, and interpret them by the facts of history, and you will then see how literally Paul's prediction has been fulfilled by the Pope's assumptions, both spiritual and temporal. Time was, when the religious and political functionaries of Europe sat crouching at his feet, and when kings and emperors, no less than the ministers and professors of religion, were his absolute and helpless vassals. To kiss his toe, to hold his stirrup, or to stand suppliant at his gate, was the high game of kings in the middle ages; and we predict that it will be their game once more, if they do not with determined energy ignore for ever his preposterous claims.

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"2. But the second prophetic sign is as distinctly fulfilled as the first. Has not the Pope sat in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God'? Here it is rendered certain that the man of sin' is an ecclesiastical functionary; and this answers expressly to the head of the Papal apostasy. He has ever sat, at least by profession, in the termple of God.' The phrase has no connexion with the Jewish temple, except such as arises from symbolical reference. In Paul's writings, the word is much used; and never in reference to the temple at Jerusalem. submit that it must mean the Christian Church. 'Know ye not,' said Paul to the Corinthians, that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are' (1 Cor. iii. 16, 17). And again, speaking of the purity of Chris

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tian fellowship, which ought to distinguish | the New Testament Church, the apostle indignantly asks, 'And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God.' (2 Cor. vi. 16.)

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The Pope, then, had his place, from the earliest revelation of his power and pretension as the man of sin,' in the professedly Christian Church. Now, does it accord with history and fact, that he 'as God' has sat in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God? We say, boldly and fearlessly, that this has ever been his blasphemous claim. He has mimicked God's power, God's authority, God's wisdom, and God's infallibility. Look at the portentous office which he claims, when he declares himself to be 'Christ's Vicar on earth.' He is not his representative-his ambassador, merely, but his very substitute: he assumes to occupy his place, and though a puny worm of dust, wields his awful prerogative, pretending to exercise dominion over the visible and invisible worlds, and with infallible skill to regulate and control all that pertains to the universal church. I am not aware that he has ever taken to himself the name of God; but it has been given him a thousand times, without rebuke on his part; and he who affects Divine attributes, and claims to act in God's place, need not scruple the additional blasphemy of saying that he is God. But if he has abstained from this, his theologians and the councils which have been subject to him, have employed the current title of our Lord God, his Holiness the Pope; and unblushingly it has been claimed for him by the canonists of the Papal apostasy, that the sentence of the Pope is the same as that of God, so that from him to God there is no appeal. His tribunal and that of God is the same.'

To these extracts we are persuaded nothing need be added. When they have been perused, we cannot doubt that every intelligent Protestant will endeavour to give the widest possible circulation to this very masterly Tract, as eminently adapted to the present times.

VERITAS.

the adaptation of the Christian Religion to the capacity of the Child; and the Sunday-school as a means of applying it to the mind of the Child.

WHAT IS POPERY? A Catechism of the Principles, Doctrines, and Practices of the Roman Catholic Church. By JOHN HAYDEN. Small 8vo. pp. 48.

Jackson and Walford.

THE catechetical form of instruction has great advantages for the young, and others possessed of limited knowledge. We are glad to hail every kind of honourable and scriptural warfare with the Papal system, with which, in these times, there ought to be no truce for a single hour. Mr. Hayden's catechism is full of good information, in reference both to Protestant and Popish doctrines; and will prove an admirable work for distribution among the cottages of the poor, which are so often infested, about our large towns and cities, by the emissaries of Rome. well-digested catechism upon the single We thank Mr. Hayden for a seasonable and question "What is Popery?" We hope it will be circulated by thousands and tens of thousands.

REVIVAL OF SPIRITUAL RELIGION THE ONLY EFFECTUAL REMEDY FOR THE DANGERS WHICH NOW THREATEN THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND. BY DANIEL WILSON, M.A., Vicar of Islington. 8vo. pp. 50.

London: Thomas Hatchard.

THIS is an outspoken, admirable pamphlet, which strikes at the root of the Puseyism of the Church of England. In a truly spiritual state of the Church, Popery could not have so reared its head within its pale. Nothing but the spirit of our most devout Reformers rekindled can save it from antichristian apostasy.

WHITFIELD AND HILL: Addresses delivered at the laying of the Foundation-stone of the New Whitfield Tabernacle, Kingswood, Bristol, July 23, 1850; and of the New Tabernacle, Wotton-under-Edge, June 18, 1851. By GEORGE HENRY DAVIS. Small 8vo. pp. 40.

London: Houlston and Stoneman. THESE Addresses are worthy of being printed in letters of gold, and sent all over the kingdom. They have in them the spirit of true revival.

SOUTH SEA ISLANDS.

THE missionaries lately departed to various islands in the South Seas were supplied by the aged author of "The Sinner's Friend," with nearly 1000 copies of that little work; and "Come to Jesus," for English seamen returning from the whale-fishery. The author also wrote a letter of sympathy, congratulation, and encouragement, to Pomare, Queen of Tahiti, with a copy of "The Sinner's Friend," neatly bound, in the Tahitian language; also, copies of "Come to Jesus," "It is I," to be presented to her majesty, by the Rev. David Darling.

DESTRUCTION, BY FIRE, OF THE INDEPEND

ENT CHAPEL, RICHMOND.

WE most deeply sympathise with our dear friend, the Rev. Evan Davies, of Richmond, and his flock, in the calamity that has overtaken them, in the burning down of their beautiful sanctuary.

It is, indeed, a great disaster; and the more so, as it was only insured to half the amount of the original cost. We fear that most of our places of worship are insured far below the proper amount: this is a policy greatly to be deprecated. Why insure at all, if not for the real value of the property? But our Richmond friends must be assisted generously in their affliction. The station is most important, and is well and usefully occupied by Mr. Davies, a most devoted servant of Christ. We are happy to find that our noble-hearted friend, William A. Hankey, Esq., has led the way, by a donation of Fifty Pounds. Others, we trust, will follow his example; and that, at no distant day, our Congregational Brethren, at Richmond, will find themselves in their new Chapel, free from all incumbrance. The cause must not be suffered to be oppressed and weakened by debt. We have confidence in the Religious

Public, that they will come forward, on this melancholy occasion, with zeal and promptitude, to help their suffering brethren. Subscriptions may be forwarded to the bankinghouse of Messrs. Hankey, to the office of the British Banner, and to the Rev. Evan Davies, Richmond, Surrey. To all our friends, individually, we would say, “What thou doest, do quickly."

FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE.

WE regret that absence from town has deprived us of the pleasure and benefit of attending the Fifth Annual Meeting of this hallowed fraternity. The Conference, which was held on the 20th, 21st, and 22nd of August, was characterised not only by a spirit of Christian love, but by an enlightened discussion of almost all the great topics which now agitate the great body of Evangelical Christians throughout the world. The morning service, for devotion, on Wednesday, the 20th, at Freemasons' Hall, was presided over by the Rev. Dr. Buchanan, of Glasgow, who delivered a most spirit-stirring (catholic address, full of all valuable materials, especially against bigotry, on the one hand, and latitudinarianism, on the other. Dr. Urwick, of Dublin, offered prayer for the Divine blessing; after which, the Rev. Edward Bickersteth, who paid a beautiful tribute to the memory of his late honoured father, stated the great general principles of the Evangelical Alliance. He said, those principles "might be summed up in four words,-humiliation, brotherly-kindness, prayer, and praise." On these he descanted with great effect. The Rev. Mr. Brock concluded the devotional service with prayer.

The Conference, Sir Culling Eardley hav. ing been called to the chair, proceeded to

business. The worthy chairman made many interesting references to the state of Evangelical opinion and feeling throughout Christendom; and recommended a growing effort to become acquainted with the actual state of Evangelical religion over the entire continent of Europe.

On the motion of the Rev. Thomas Scales, a number of gentlemen were chosen as VicePresidents of the Conference. The Rev. Carr Glyn moved, and the Rev. Mr. Scole seconded, the selection of the Secretaries to the Conference. Several appropriate Committees were then appointed; upon which, addresses were delivered by the Rev. J. R. Birks, the Rev. John Hands, the Rev. Mr. Johnstone, the Rev. Mr. Curme, the Rev. Dr. Wardlaw, Robert Walters, Esq., the Rev. Dr. Cox, the Rev. Dr. Bates, the Rev. Dr. Townsend, Prebendary of Durham, the Rev. Peter la Trobe, the Rev. John Jordan, Mr. Bignold, and Mr. Wills.

The Rev. J. P. Dobson, one of the Secretaries, then read the Report, which contained much interesting matter. It stated that Mr. Birks had been chosen to fill the seat in the Council vacated by the death of his late father-in-law, the Rev. Edward Bickersteth; it referred to the unanimity of the Council against the late Papal aggression; it announced that the Prize Essay on Infidelity was about to be published, &c. &c.

On the motion of Dr. James, and R. Bald, Esq., the Report was adopted.

The Council for the ensuing year was then chosen, on the motion of Messrs. Olden and Lillington. It was agreed that the next Annual Conference should be held at Dublin. Mr. Johnstone then closed the morning sitting of the Conference with prayer.

The evening sitting commenced at half-past five o'clock, when the Foreign Brethren were introduced. Rev. Dr. Leifchild presided, and delivered an address full of pathos and enlightened observation, which was delivered in French by Dr. Cook, of Paris, after which the Conference was addressed by the Foreign Brethren, Messrs. M. Fische, Professor Baup, M. Kuntre, and M. Oncken. Many foreigners were here introduced, among whom were some Israelites from Holland. Dr. Baird introduced many distinguished Americans, among whom were Drs. Robinson and Alexander. cannot particularise, as we are compelled to go to press.

But we

The second day's Conference was presided over by the Rev. John Angell James; and the Hon. and Rev. B. W. Noel delivered one of his glowing appeals. Next month further particulars.

MEMOIR OF THE LATE DR. J. P. SMITH.

Searle J. Nash's, Esq.,

Homerton, Aug. 13, 1851. REV. AND DEAR SIR,-The family of my late revered tutor and friend, Dr. Pye Smith, have put into my hands a variety of papers with a view to the preparation of a memoir of his life. His own letters during a long and wide correspondence are entitled to hold a prominent place in such a memoir; and it has been thought that the loan of not a few of the letters might be secured for a time, if you would kindly give expression to the wishes of the family in the September Number of the EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE. A paragraph of your own (may I say?) in some prominent part of the body of the Magazine, would, it is thought, be attended with far richer results than have been hitherto obtained from the advertisement two or three months ago.

Great care will, I am sure, be taken of any papers placed at the service of the family for the one purpose before mentioned; and the strictest caution will be used in regard to names, or to circumstances, the knowledge of which would be either painful or superfluous.

In particular:-Should the notice in the Magazine attract the eye of any minister who has in his possession letters from Dr. Smith relating to an offer from the Regium Donum Fund, some of these might answer the very valuable end of elucidating his motives and his manner in dealing with that litigated subject; and would so far be of especial service in a memoir of his life: but as letters of this class were in the writer's opinion sacred to himself and to the individual receiver, should any of them be lent to us for a while, a religious watchfulness will be used not to violate in any form the spirit of Dr. Smith's conduct towards these generously shielded correspondents.

The letters will be acknowledged when received; and will in time be returned to their respective owners. They should be addressed to Ebenezer Pye-Smith, Esq., 7, Billiter-square, London.

If you can kindly aid us in our purpose, not only shall we feel greatly obliged, but we would venture to hope, that an important public benefit will be secured.

I remain, Rev. and dear sir,
Yours very sincerely,
JOHN MEDWAY.

Rev. John Morison, D.D.

TESTIMONIAL TO THE REV. W. LEGG, B.A., OF READING.

THE Rev. W. Legg, B.A., having completed the twentieth year of his ministry in Broad-street Chapel, Reading, his church and congregation, as a token of their attachment to him, and of their high appreciation of his

labours among them, presented him on Thursday evening, July 31st, with a valuable and elaborately finished silver tea-service, and an elegant knitted purse, containing one hundred and ten guineas.

The testimonial was presented to Mr. Legg at a tea-meeting, at which a large number of friends from the town and neighbourhood were present. The Rev. Dr. Morison, of London, presided, and was surrounded by the following ministers and gentlemen:-The Rev. Geo. Clayton, of Walworth; the Rev. J. Rowland, of Henley; the Rev. Mr. Woolley, of Pangborne; the Rev. S. Curwen; the Rev. J. J. Brown; J. M. Furnell, Esq.; J. Ord, Esq.; W. W. Morley, Esq.; J. Cooper, Esq.; T. Gill, Esq.; and Messrs. J. G. Lamb, J. Brain, T. C. Williams, J. Dyson, &c. &c.

The ten-service consists of a handsome teapot, cream-ewer, and sugar-bowl. On the tea-pot the following inscription is engraved:

"This Tea-service,
the Memorial of a
loving People's regard,
was presented, together with

a Purse of One Hundred and Ten Guineas,
to the Rev. William Legg, B.A.,
Minister of Broad-street Chapel, Reading,
on the 31st July, 1851,

in testimony of their growing respect and confidence, after 20 years of faithful and devoted Pastoral Service."

Dr. Morison, in opening the more immediate business of the evening, adverted to his intimate knowledge of Reading and its religious societies; to his acquaintance with the Rev. A. Douglas, the late pastor of Broadstreet Chapel, and to the fact that he had been the means of introducing Mr. Legg to the people, among whom he had so long laboured with acceptance and success. He expressed his unabated attachment to Mr. Legg, declaring that had he to write again the letter by which he introduced his friend to the people of Reading, it should be done with as hearty a confidence as when first penned. In reference to the testimonial about to be presented, the Doctor observed that, whilst some people had scruples and misgivings of conscience as to the propriety of poor ministers having silver services and gold purses given them, he had no apprehension of anything like excess on that score; and, moreover, conceived that such beautiful links of attachment between a pastor and his flock tended to inspire him with augmented freedom and happiness, and to fit him for greater efficiency in the discharge of his duties. The Rev. Geo. Clayton, of Walworth, presented the testimonial to Mr. Legg, and in a speech of great adaptedness and force, endeavoured to show that every public testimonial is really valuable on account of the principles it embodies and the spirit it breathes. He observed that in the testimonial which, as the delegate and representative of

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the Committee, he handed to his friend, there was a tribute of homage to "the truth as it is in Jesus," to the ministry as Christ's institution and ordinance, and to the man under whose edifying instructions the people had sat for the long period of twenty years. Clayton concluded his address by intimating that a letter had been received from the Hon. Justice Talfourd, whose grandfather formerly occupied the pulpit of Broad-street Chapel, expressive of his high admiration of the cha racter and abilities of Mr. Legg, and enclosing a subscription to the fund. Mr. Legg, whe was surrounded by his family of eight children, replied in a speech fraught with feeling and sound manly sense. Whilst he thanked his people with the eloquence of true gratitude for the very magnificent gifts then presented to him, he dwelt more especially on their sympathies, prayers, and co-operation, which extended uninterruptedly over the long period of his ministry among them. He observed, that if he was the head of the congregation, he had often found the members more active than himself, ready both to prompt and encourage, in the discharge of ever-recurring and arduous duties. The Rev. S. Curwen, the Rev. J. J. Brown, and the Rev. J. Rowland, of Henley, delivered addresses in the course of the evening, in which they expressed their fraternal sympathy in the object of the meeting, and their warm congratulations to Mr. Legg on the reception of such a magnificent testimony of the gratitude, confidence, and affection of his people.

BROAD CHALK, WILTS.

ON Wednesday, the 18th June, 1851, the friends of the Independent Chapel of the above place met to celebrate their Jubilee, by holding a public Tea Meeting; when addresses were delivered by the Rev. T. Greenfield, of Salisbury; Rev. C. Baker, of Wilton; Rev. J. Woone, of Tisbury; Rev. C. Harrison, of Bird Bush; Rev. C. Collier, of Downton; and Mr. W. Cox, of Fovant; when two papers were read, that created great interest. One was, "The Account of the Opening of the Chapel," which was recorded in the "Theological Magazine" for July 1801, and which is in the possession of one of the members of the church, whose family have taken the EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE from the commencement. The other paper was drawn up by the deacon, which was "An Account of the Ordinations of three of its Pastors." The papers created great interest, especially the old Magazine, which, by the bye, is a curiosity, having two portraits, very different to the sort issued by the EVANGELI

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