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the pulpit where he preached, grave on the bench where he assisted, mild in the consistory where he judged, patient in the bed where he died; that well it were, if, in relation to him, secundum usum Sarum were made precedential to all posterity. He gave at his death to Peter Martyr a golden rose, yet more fragrant for the worth of the giver than the value of the gift; to the city of Zuric, a present which they converted into a piece of plate with Jewel's arms thereon; to several scholars, large legacies; to the church of Salisbury, a fair library; and another to the Church of England-I mean his learned Apology.' It is hard to say, whether his soul or his ejaculations arrived first in heaven, seeing he prayed dying, and died praying.

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'Holy learning, sacred arts,

Gifts of nature, strength of parts,
Fluent grace, an humble mind,
Worth reformed and wit refined,
Sweetness both in tongue and pen,
Insight both in books and men,
Hopes in woe, and fears in weal,
Humble knowledge, sprightly zeal,
A liberal heart, and free from gall,
Close to friend and true to all,
Height of courage in truth's duel,
Are the stones that make this JEWEL.
Let him thim that would be truly blest,
Wear this Jewel in his breast.'"

THE RULING PASSION.

J. Y.

Most of our readers are acquainted with the labours of that famous antiquary, Thomas Hearne; but the following prayer, found among his papers in the Bodleian, exemplifies his character as much, perhaps, as any anecdote that has descended to us:

"O most gracious and merciful Lord God, wonderful in Thy providence, I return all possible thanks to Thee for Thy care Thou hast always taken of me. I continually meet with most signal instances of this Thy providence; and one act yesterday, when I unexpectedly met with three old MSS., for which, in a particular manner, I return my thanks; beseeching Thee to continue the same protection to me, a poor helpless sinner, and that for Jesus Christ His sake."

Matlock, Bath.

VOL. XII.

HEAVEN.

The mansions of light, the dwellings of love,
Where seraphs are flaming in glory above,
Are dwellings of peace, and dwellings of joy,
Where nothing can hurt and nothing annoy.
No poisonous blasts, no cold chilling blights,
No wild stormy days, no dark winter nights,
No sorrow, nor sickness, in heaven are found;
But love, life, and joy for ever abound.
No treacherous foe, no sin causing snare,
No wily deluder, no tempter is there,

No sin and no death, no dread of the Lord,

But bliss evermore in fulfilling His Word.

There scenes are display'd which ravish the mind,
And sounds are re-echoed which sympathy find,
In the hearts of the favoured, who roam with delight
Through the dwellings of love, the mansions of light.
There victors are crowned, Jehovah is praised,
By sanctified sinners the anthem is raised;
They praise Him with gladness in heaven above,
Those mansions of light, those dwellings of love.

F. PERKINS

2 H

THE FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT.

BY THE REV. T. APPLEGATE.

LECTURE I.-LOVE.

"The fruit of the Spirit is love."-Galatians v. 22.

THE apostle, in this chapter, brings Jehovah with the highest complacency, forward the black catalogue of the works admiration, and delight; fixes upon the of the flesh; and institutes a delightful ceaseless emanations of His goodness, in contrast between them and the fruits of the continuation of our existence, the cirthe Spirit. The heart is not the seat of cumstances that render our existence fethese dispositions naturally; it is corrupt licitous, and, above all, upon that great and unholy; "deceitful above all things, love wherewith He hath loved us, in giving and desperately wicked." The Spirit His only begotten Son, "who was rich, must dwell in us, in order to produce this for our sakes to become poor, that we, lovely train of Christian graces. It is through His poverty, might be made the excellency of the Christian system, rich." It rejoices in His perfections and that it ennobles, regulates and directs the glories, and devoutly contemplates them passion of love to its proper objects, and as the highest and most interesting subkeeps it within due bounds. It invigorates jects of thought-keeps the idea of this suit with the noblest anticipations, and trains premely beloved object constantly present it up for perpetual exercise, in a world to the mind-turns to Him with adoring where it will be perfectly purified, per- ardour from the distractions and business fectly extended, and perfectly rewarded. of life-connects Him with every scene Love is the greatest of all the of majesty and beauty in the works of graces which constitute the Christian nature, and with every event of a general character; it answers the end of the law and particular Providence-and brings -resembles the inhabitants of a better the soul into the sweetest fellowship with state-and without it every attainment the Father and with the Son Jesus Christ. will be of no avail. Let me request your It produces an unbounded desire to please most serious and prayerful attention to the Him, and to be accepted of Him in all properties by which it is distinguished things. It is jealous for His honourthe manner in which it is displayed-and unwearied in His service-quick to every the means by which it is increased. sacrifice and unreluctant, on behalf of His truth, to encounter the tortures of martyrdom and death. "Whom have I in heaven, but Thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside Thee❞—is the language of every Christian. "Oh!" 1. It is Divine in its origin. It is says he, "how I love Thy law! It is my nothing short of a participation of the meditation all the day." He is on the Divine nature; the image of God im- most friendly and intimate terms with pressed upon the soul. "For love is of the Saviour. He is received into unreGod; and every one that loveth is born served communion, and made acquainted of God, and knoweth God." It is a new with His secrets and mysteries. There is covenant blessing; the product of Al-implied in the exisience of this love to mighty power and grace; communicated Christ, the doctrines of the atonement, in connection with, and for the sake of repentance, faith, the spirit of adoption, the Lord Jesus. The moment it is shed and the enjoyment of all the gifts and abroad in the heart, it becomes attracted graces of the Holy Spirit. Unless the to its proper centre. It moves towards great duty of love to God be taught in

I. The properties by which it is distinguished. It is Divine in its origin-benevolent in its exercise-and eternal in its continuance.

a heart of ice. Love is a plant, that grows on Calvary, and entwines itself for support around the cross. The love of Christ constraineth us to live, not unto ourselves, but unto Him that died for us and rose again; constraineth us to every work of faith and labour of love. Christian love is therefore necessarily philanthropic and influential in its exercise.

this connection, and through this process
of experience, it will be exhibited only
as a bright and beauteous object to which
man has no access; or a fictitious and
imaginative sentimentalism will be substi-
tuted in its stead, to the delusion of the
souls of men. Christian love, in all the
diversity of its operation, is emphatically
of heavenly birth. It is most graciously
bestowed; it is connected with the life of It assimilates. Likeness is the result
God in the soul; and is one of its most of association. Our characters receive a
delightful emanations. For, "whom, hav-tone and an influence from those with
ing not seen, ye love; in whom, though whom we are connected, more particular-
now ye see Him not, yet believing, yely from that individual who may be our
rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of
glory."

chosen companion: indeed, we have
only to know, admire, and imitate any
one, and we shall most certainly become
like him. Love is a transforming prin-
ciple; wherever it resides, it stamps its
image, and leaves its resemblance. It
purifies, refines, and elevates the mind.
It enlivens the spirits, warms the heart,
and gives a cheerfulness to the countenance.
It wears the mark of serenity and com-
posure. The genuine believer, whilst he
admires, adores and loves the Saviour,
is irresistibly prompted to a conscientious
and persevering imitation of Him; and
this superinduces a conformity to Him.
The delightful process is beautifully ex-
pressed by the apostle Paul.
"But we
all, with open face, beholding, as in a
glass, the glory of the Lord, are changed
into the same image, from glory to glory."
In this quotation there is a presumed act,

2. It is benevolent in its exercise. It associates-it assimilates-it alleviates. It associates with all the other lovely and excellent graces, of which itself stands first in importance; and exerts a most salutary influence over them. It associates with the infinitely amiable and loving Jehovah Himself; and enables the Christian, like Abraham, to plead with Him; like Moses, to talk with Him as a man with his friend; and like Enoch, to walk with Him; "and the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keeps his heart and mind, through Christ Jesus." Holy persons and things it cements together with unreserved freedom and delight; kindred minds are exhilirated with gladness, and universal affection for each other is produced, which is founded upon, and grows out of love to God-beholding Christ, until the sight of Him for "if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another." "Be ye kind one to another," says the apostle; "tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Be ye, therefore, followers of God, as dear children; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God, of a sweet smelling savour." How forcible and how tender is such language! There is a charm in such a motive, which no terms can express. The stupendous exhibition of Divine love in its contrivance from eternity-in its topless height-in its fathomless depth-in its measureless length and breadth-is presented by the sacred writers, not only as a source of strong consolation, but as a powerful inducement to action; it is to be contemplated, not only for the purpose of joy, but also for imitation. It is enough to soften a heart of stone-to melt

produces moral likeness, becoming more defined and palpable as we continue to gaze and admire. Love will not rest satisfied with our looking at Christ till we are like Him; but it will compel us to continue stedfastly looking at Him, until, changed from one degree of glory to another, we become more and more like Him; preparatory to a higher state of being, where the similarity will be stamped with the character of absolute perfection, and we shall be holy as He is holy, and shall be like Him, and see Him as He is. Increasing then with all the increase of God-growing up into Christ, our living Head-rooted and grounded in loveand filled with the Spirit-we become objects of powerful attraction to others, who, while they contemplate the variety of appearance and expression of true Christian love in us, are assimilated also; they are, as it were, baptized into the same spirit. Oh! what a lovely sight is

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displayed by the assimilating influence of in perils in the sea-in perils among
this Christian grace, when, in its sim- false brethren. In weariness and pain-
plicity and vigour, it concentrate its fulness-in watchings often-in hunger
force, and is exhibited by a Christian and thirst-in fastings often-in cold and
church. "Behold how good and how nakedness. Besides those things that are
pleasant is is for brethren to dwell together without, that which cometh upon me
in unity." "It is like the precious daily, the care of all the churches."
ointment upon the head, that ran down These sufferings did not come upon him
upon the beard, even Aaron's beard, that without previous intimation; for the
went down to the skirts of his garments. Holy Ghost had witnessed to him, that
As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that bonds and afflictions awaited him. Yet
descended upon the mountains of Zion; neither the prospect nor the weight of
for there the Lord commanded the bless them induced him for a moment to think
ing, even life for evermore."
of relinquishing his benevolent exertions.
In all his actions he most impressively
exemplified the truth of the text, that

imagine the magnitude of His sufferings, and the extent of that opposition and ingratitude with which He contended? Never was so much mercy treated with so much cruelty. The wrath of Godthe fury of devils-the rage of man-the malignity of enemies-the wayward follies and fickleness of friends-the baseness of treachery, and the scorn and the stings of calumny and inconstancy-all poured their venom into that heart which glowed with the warmest affection. Nothing, however, turned Him from His purpose: nothing abated His ardour in the work of our salvation. He loved us, and loves us still.

It alleviates. Its aim is to do good, to make happy. Hence the pity-the sympathy-the tears-the prayers-the bene-"the fruit of the Spirit is love." But a volent designs-the ardentand persevering greater, far greater than even the apostle endeavours-the many and great sacri- of the Gentiles might be introduced, as fices on behalf of the poor, the afflicted, affording by His conduct a most striking the miserable, the dying-the yearning illustration of this fruit of the Spirit. of soul-the pangs-the brief and Who, but Himself, can conceive of what pointed expressions, or more lengthened the Son of God endured while He expostulations-the distribution of the sojourned in this world? Who can sacred Scriptures-the journeys and voyages-the anxious watchings-the reading, the preaching, instant in season and out of season, by day, by night, at home, abroad-in all places, under all circumstances-the holding, even of life itself, of small value, with regard to the conversion of sinners, the salvation, the eternal happiness of the souls of men. What but love, Christian love, can lead to all this? It is a mighty principle, the efficacy of which is incalculable. Study the history of St. Paul; trace his sufferings; read the declarations concerning his varied and heavy tribulations. "Even unto this present hour we both hunger and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwelling place; and labour, working with our hands. Being reviled, we bless : being persecuted, we suffer it: being 3. Christian love is eternal in its condefamed, we entreat. We are made as tinuance. It survives all the depravity the filth of the earth, and as the off- of our nature-the machinations of Satanic scouring of all things unto this day."" In influences-the persecutions and afflictions labours more abundant-in stripes above of the world-and even death itself-and measure-in prisons more frequent-in blooms and reigns in immortal vigour. deaths oft. Of the Jews received I forty "Many waters cannot quench love, neither stripes save one-thrice was I beaten can the floods drown it." It "never faileth." with rods-once was I stoned-thrice I Permanence is the crown and glory of all suffered shipwreck-a night and a day I its qualities. It is truly an immortal have been in the deep. In journeyings disposition; bearing no exclusive relation often-in perils of waters-in perils of to earth or to time, but destined to pass robbers-in perils by mine own country-away from the world with the souls in men-in perils by the heathen-in perils which it exists, to dwell and flourish in in the city-in perils in the wilderness heaven. There awaits the church a

"Were the whole realm of nature mine,
"That were a present far too small;
"Love so amazing, so Divine,
"Demands my soul, my life, my all."

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that do His commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life and enter in through the gate into the city."

holier and happier age, in comparison | will. It is in this way that the Saviour with which, the brightest day that has requires us to place our love beyond all yet shone upon the world, is midnight; dispute. "If ye know these things, happy and the brightest splendours which have are ye if ye do them." "Not every one irradiated it, the shadow of death. that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall There is in reserve for you, dear friends, enter into My kingdom; but he a purer and a brighter world, where love, that doeth the will of My Father which now imperfectly exists, shall be who is in heaven." "Blessed are they perfected and expanded by the glorious visions that shall be disclosed to your admiring eyes. The apostle Paul, in the thirteenth chapter of his first epistle to the Corinthians, was evidently soaring on the wings of faith, looking at invisible things, and exploring the scenes of eternity, when he so beautifully delineated this celestial plant, flourishing in the spirits of the just men made perfect, near the fountain of light and love. To give greater emphasis to its continuance, he contrasts it with other things, which, however valuable to the Christian, are transient in their duration. "Whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. For we know in part, and prophesy in part; but when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. And now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love."

II. The manner in which it is displayed. It shows itself in a variety of

ways.

2. In active zeal. Not zeal for a particular sect or party of Christians; but that noble generous celestial fire, that burns with desire to promote the temporal, spiritual and eternal interests of all. Not envy towards those who have outstripped us, so as to feel no further pleapleasure in attempts to advance the cause of our common Lord. Not a sudden flash; but a steady flame.

Not an arrogant ostentatious display; but an unassuming, calm, steady persevering effort; well tempered, well timed, well directed. True Christian zeal is modest and retiring; it employs no trumpeter, it unfurls no banner, like the hypocrite; it would, if it were possible, be like the angels, who while ministering to the heirs of salvation, are unseen and unknown by the objects that engross

their benevolent attention. The scentless sun-flower spreads its gaudy leaves to the light of heaven and turns its face to the orb of day, as if determined to be seen, while the fragrant violet hides itself in a bed of green and emits its perfume from deep retirement. I know of nothing more appropriate to set forth the truly devoted saint, who from the overflowing of his affection is prompted to every act of benevolence, and is not willing that his left hand should know what his right hand doeth.

1. In cheerful obedience. This is the Divine test. "If ye love Me, keep My commandments." The commandments of Christ enjoin the exercise of faith; they exhibit the necessity of Christian diligence; they inculcate the practice of religious duties-prayer, watchfulness, self-denial, and reading the Scriptures. He resembles in the distriThey should manifest our love, by being bution of his benefits, the gentle flowing kept in our memories, in our understand-stream, which runs silently along, fertiings, in our affections and in our general lizing the banks and meadows, through deportment. He who has a right to make which it meanders. What an admirable laws, has a right to insist on their observ- character is such a man! He is invested ance. If we admit, therefore, that with indescribable loveliness and adorned Christ has authority to command, we are with the beauties of holiness. Far from obliged to admit that we are bound to acting the part of the coward, when opposobey. To love and to obey, if not ed, and when the honour of the Saviour strictly synonymous, are absolutely inse- is concerned, he manifests a bold intrepid parable. "He that hath My command- spirit, that enables him to "set his face ments and keepeth them, he it is that like a flint" against all the rage and maloveth Me." Nothing else can authenti- lice of the world. cate the existence of this principle in our hearts, detached from this regard to His

3. In Christian sympathy. Here we have one of the finest displays of reli

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