of the period, throughout England, Sco land, Ireland, the American colonies, and the countries beyond the bounds of the British empire.

To the end of the second volume the commencement of the third is annexed, in 32 pages. The reason of this unusual plan of publication is not assigned but this addition will be welcomed by readers, as furnishing an excellent account of the rise of the Methodists, under the two Wesleys and Mr. Whitefield.

While we, with great pleasure, express our general approbation of the plan and execution of this work, we cannot but wish that the worthy authors had repressed the occasional sallies of severe ridicule and sar casm, which, tho' directed against vice and folly, are exposed to misapprehension and injurious constructions. Such contingencies it is the duty of literary men and Chris tians ever to preclude, and especially in a controversy of so much delicacy as that between the Church of England and those who separate from her communion.

History and Antiquities of Dissenting Churches, Chapels, and Meeting Houses, from the Rise of Nonconformity to the Present Time; including a Chronological Series of Ministers at each Place; with Biographical Anecdotes of their bives and Characters. Vol. I. p. 536; with 1 Portraits, price 173 To serious Christians in general, but particularly to Protestant Dissenters, we ean cordially recommend this work, as containing a great variety of articles of neglected, but interesting biography; — the lives of excellent men, who were not en y distinguished by genius and learning, but who employed their talents to the noblest purposes, the glory of God, and the salvation

of men.

Mr. Wilson commences this work with a brief description of the rise of Noaconformity in the reign of Queen Mary; and relates the origin of those places of worship in which regular churches were afterwards formed. He begins with the city of hondon; and takes up every place

in a local direction. The history of each church begins with a short description of the antiquities of its. scite, which is followed by a chronological list of ministers, down to the pastor now living, with biographical sketches of their lives and characters. It will be easily con ceived, that this work requires a large fund of materials, great labour, and extensive research. For this the author appears amply prepared. Every article is accomparied with a list of the author's works, and interesting anecdotes, from printed, manuscript, and other authorities. Many of these serve to illustrate obscure facts in churchhistory, relative to various separations and alterations that have taken place; which changes are recorded with candour, moderation, and firmness. The whole is illustrated by highly finished portraits, chiefly engraved from original paintings, and thus enhance the value of the work, which is to be completed in 4 vols. 8vo, including London. and its environs.

If our limits would admit, we could easily select many interesting passages from the lives of Mr. Henry Jessey, Mr. Jos. Jacob, Dr. Owen, Dr. Walts, Dr. Wilton, Dr. Addington, and of Mr. William Kiffin, of whose history very little had hitherto been collected; but we re-. fer our readers to the work itself, in which they will here find much to excite and gratify thelr curiosity.

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From the perusal of this volume it is evident, that wherever evange lical preaching has been continued, real religion has flourished; and that wherever it has given place to error, the churches have gradually declined, and become extinct. us pray, therefore, that our churches. may be kept pure, zealous, for the honour of God, and that their respective pastors may be decided friends to the truths of the gospel, in doctrine, discipline and practice.

Pious Remains of the Rev. James Moody, late Minister of the Gospel at Warwick; consisting of Memoirs of his Life, and a Selection of his Letters; together with

a few Original Hymns, 12mo, price 4s.

WE are glad to see this literary monument of a truly pious, zealous, and useful minister of the gospel, whose memory will long be cherished by a numerous circle of friends in town and country, This little volume consists chiefly of familiar letters (nearly 70 in number) writ ten under the impulse of the warmest friendship, and characterized by that ease and negligence of style, which is allowable in letters addressed to near relatives or intimate acquaintance, especially when the writer is subject to numerous and important engagements: they preBent to the reader a faithful transcript of his mind, and exhibit an eminent example of true piety, of diffusive benevolence, and of indefatigable zeal in the service of God.' The Memoir of Mr. Moody's Life, which is prefixed, is larger and more particular than that which appeared in this Magazine; and contains some interesting extracts from his Diary. To this is added, the inscription on the monumental tablet, presented to the congregation at Warwick, as a tribute of respect, by his friend John Bacon. Esq. the sculptor. The work is adorned by a tolerably good likeness of the deceased. With satisfaction we recommend these Pious Remains' to our readers, and to the religious public who love the truth, and esteem the ministers of it for their works' sake.

An Address to Churchwardens: the Substance of a ‘erwon preached at the Visitation of the Rev. J. Carver, LL.B., ut Guildford, Sept. 1807.

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THE author presents this discourse to the public in the form of an Address, rather than in that of a Sermon; hoping thereby to recommend it to a wider circle; and being convinced of the notoriety of the remissuess which generally prevails, and the necessity of a church re form in the department to which it refers, he deemed no apology necessary for the publication. strongly recommends to Churchwardens, first, a regard to personal religion; and then to those ecclesiastical affairs committed to their trust. We wish that his faithful admonitions may be duly regarded by the numerous class of respon sible officers to which they are addressed. We think, however, there is some asperity in this and in the preceding discourse, when he speaks of Schismatics' and 'Self-commissioned Instructors.' We sincerely wish, however, that every clergyman, and every churchwarden, may become what Mr. W. recommends.

The conversion of Mr. Howard,' says our author, resembled that of Col. Gardiner, not quite so striking in some circumstances, but, I think, equally solid.' He was originally intended for the ministry; but, being of a dissolute turn, he left the University, and became very licentious and abandoned in his conduct. After having spent most of his property in dissipation, he determined to retire to some obscure corner. Providence directed him to North Ferriby, near Hull, in Yorkshire; where the evangelical ministry of Mr. Milner was made a blessing to him. How wonderful was the change effected by divine grace! In sensuality and

uncleanness he had been so notorious, that decent persons would not associate with him. He was proverbially infamous; but he was, not gradually, but suddenly, ICformed; he was immediately delivered from his vices; and I never saw,' says Mr. M. a man more pure, chaste, sober, and decent in his whole deportment. It would have been impossible for any person, who had not known him, to have suspected that he had lived otherwise than in the habitual practice of temperance, sobriety, and chastity. Such were the effects of doctrines which our modern opposers call 'ANTI-MORAL!'

We earnestly recommend this little book to our readers. It is pecuarly proper to be put into the

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THIS is a tribute of respect to an aged disciple, who, like David, had served his generation by the will of God.' Aces xiii. 36. The author first considers this description of the life of a saint;' and, 2diy, shews that, when the servants of God have performed the work assigned them, he dismisses them, by death, into the eternal world :' asleep, and was laid unto his Fathers.' Each of these important topics is illustrated from Scripture, and exemplified in the life and death of Mr. Hayter, whose temper and conduct as an individual, as the head of a family, as a member of civil society, and as a member and deacon of a church for 55 years, are highly commended; and whose death was peace. A recommendation of his pious example to the imitation of others, closes this excellent and useful discourse.-Would to God that every church had a Thomas Hayter in it!

An Introductory Discourse, Con. fession of Faith, Charge, and Sermon, delivered at the Ordination of the Rev. William Clayton, at Saffron Walden, Essex, Feb. 1, 1809.

In the Introductory Discourse by Mr. Carver, of Melbourne, the general principles upon which Dis senters proceed in their ecclesiastical affairs, are clearly and candidly stated. The Confession of Faith is orthodox, but expressed with pecul ar brevity. The Charge, given by a father to his son, is very impressive, and contains many important suggestions for the right discharge of the ministerial office. Every reader will recognize the author's manner in the following

passage:- Speaking of visiting the flock, he says, Impression is not always produced so much by what is said, as by the person who says it. A conviction that the messenger is sound at heart, and sincerely desirous of doing good, will create a respect for his message. This power in character, will produce expectation in the minds of young people when you are to visit them, and regulate the manner of your reception. If the family have just reason to say, "A man of God is coming to visit us," their feelings, hopes. and preparations, will be very different from those occasioned by the looked-for visit of a political, smoking, story-telling, and perhaps tippling man in a black coat. Every man carries his own atmosphere about him, and it is either healthful or pestilential. There is an evangelical, salubrious atmosphere, which I pray God may ever surround you; which will diffuse a savour of Christ in the circles you frequent, and will, at the time, drive from your society those disordered persons who do not wish to be cured of their moral maladies.' P. 37.

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neither enjoined nor encouraged under the Christian dispensation. True patriotism is defined; and the author lays it down as an indubitable maxim, That the true patriot must be a good man, a man of genuine religion. He shews, 2dly, That true patriotism is connected with a just estimate of national advantages; 3dly, With a grateful retrospect of national deliverances; some of which, in our own country, he recites, and particularly the Revolution under King William; he shews, 4thly, That the true patriot is deeply affected by the vices and the calamities of his country, and notices those sad instances of immorality, especially in high life, which have lately so painfully affected every serious Briton;

he adds, 5thly, That the true patriot will be found ready to sacrifice his private interest for the public welfare; and, finally, That he is a man of prayer. The whole is concluded by seasouable exhortations. This discourse is much above the common rate of FastDay Sermons, and will repay serious and attentive perusal.

LITERARY NOTICES.

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Dr. Hawker will very shortly pablish a Third Letter, in Answer to the Third Part of the Barrister's Hints.

Mr. Js. Trego, of Exeter, has in the press, Four Letters to Dr. Lant Carpenter, on the Public Version of the New Testament.

In a few days will also be ready for publication, No. XX. of the Transactions of the Missionary Sociely; A Sequel to the Antidote to the Misries of Human Life,' by the Author of the Antidote ; —Poetical Gleanings, by a Lady; -Mr. Ewing's Essays, addressed to the Jews;-and, A Treatise on Jesus Showing Mercy, by Mr. J. H. Cox.

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