eration, that where he sunk into his grave, men were strangers to him and to his God. No friendly band was stretched out-no sympathising voice heard at that time, when the tender offices of Christian affec tion are so soothing and so delightful no human bosom was there, on which Mr. Martyn could recline his head in the bour of languishing. Paucioribus lacrymis compositus est-was a sentiment to which the feelings of nature and friendship responded; yet the painful reflection could not be admitted-In novissima luce desiderarere aliquid oculi tui. The Saviour, doubtless, was with his servant in his last conflict, and he with him the instant it terminated.-pp. 479, 480. God has not left Mr. Martyn without witness of those who heard him in Europe and in Asia. Above forty adults and twen ty children, from the Hindoos, have received Christian Baptism, all of whom, with the exception of a single individual, were converted by the instrumentality of one man, himself the fruit of Mr. Martyn's ministry at Cawnpore. At Shiraz, a sensation has been excited, which it is trusted, will not readily subside; and some Mahometans of consequence there, have declared their conviction of the truth of Christianity-a conviction which Mr. Martyn was the means of imparting to their minds. But when it is considered, that the Persian and Hindoostanee Scrip tures are in wide and extensive circulation, who can ascertain the consequences which may have already followed, or foresee what may hereafter accrue, from their dispersion? In this respect it is not perhaps too much to apply to Mr. Martyn those words, which once had an impious application: "Ex quo nunc etiam per magnos didita gentes, Dulcia permulcent animos solatia vitæ."‡ Lucret. Nor is the pattern which he has left behind him, to be laid out of our account, in estimating the effects of his holy and devoted life. He doubtless forsook all for Christ; he loved not his life unto the death. He followed the steps of Zeigenbalg in the old world, and of Brainerd in the new; and whilst he walks with them in white, for he is worthy, he speaks by his example, to us who are still on our warfare and pilgrimage upon earth. For surely as long as England shall be celebrated for that pure and apostolical Church, of which he was * Thou art composed to rest with few tears: i. e. a very few chosen friends afford the expressions of their sympathy in the agonies of dissolution. In the hour of death, thine eyes longed for some object on which they might rest. Even now, the sweet consolations of life, by him published through great nations, soothe the passions of men. so great an ornament; as long as India shall prize that which is more precious to her than all her gems and gold; the name of the subject of this memoir, as a Translator of the Scriptures and of the Liturgy, will not wholly be forgotten: and whilst some shall delight to gaze upon the splendid sepulchre of Xavier, and others choose rather to ponder over the granite stone which covers all that is mortal of Swartz; there will not be wanting those who will think of the humble and unfrequented grave of HENRY MARTYN, and be led to imitate those works of mercy, which have followed him into the world of light and love. pp. 488—490. We have thus presented our readers with a brief outline of the life of this eminent servant of Christ. We regret that our limits prevent us from giving larger extracts. In repeated perusals of the work, we had marked numerous passages for insertion, and have found it difficult to select amidst so much that is good. The The book to which we have called the attention of our readers, naturally induces us to disregard in a good degree those minor differences of christian communities, which, as it respects their immediate consequences, are so much to be lamented. We have not while reading the memoir thought of the subject of it, except as a christian missionary, and when occasionally reminded that he was of the communion of the church of England, we have rejoiced that she has numbered so good a man among her sons. subjects brought under our consideration, have enabled us to extend our views beyond the interests of a section of the church. The conversion of the heathen is a subject dear to the Church Universal, and a contemplation of it must produce and cherish an extended charity. If such will be the effect of a partial attention on the mind of one who lives in christendom, how powerfully will that man feel it who views the abominations of a pagan population? Mr. M. wrote in his journal; "how senseless the zeal of Churchmen against Dissenters, and of Dissenters against the Church! The Kingdom of God is neither meat, nor drink, nor any thing perishable; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost." There is no doubt that all christian doctrine af fects in some degree the conduct; and truth must therefore be important. It is also in itself lovely and desirable, and we can easily believe that those who are striving with ardour for minor points, may be good men, and that even this very conduct is prompted by a desire of glorifying God. But is there not something wrong in this? Cannot all this exertion be turned to a better account? While so large a portion of our race are the victims of a deadly superstition, without hope and without God, does not charity require us to be up and doing for their conversion? and are not the souls of men the price of sectarian exertion? Indifference to truth is not what we plead for. We only desire that the salvation of the soul may be the governing motive; and would not this motive, feit in all its power, turn the exertions referred to, into a different chanuel? The subject of this memoir was anxious for the truth, he was resolute in the declaration of those doctrines in which the safety of men is more immediate ly concerned: and he had lost none of this when he made the remarks which we have recited; still, he saw and regretted that time was spent by good men in altercation, and in endeavouring to make inroads upon each other's flocks, which should have been given for the benefit of those who were perishing for lack of vision. We repeat it, that the catholicism of Martyn was not indiscriminate. His was not that sickly charity, which when surveying a crowd of mingled character, a collection of good and of bad men, could extend its arms and say, "I love you all, and love you all alike." All in a certain sense, he did Jove, and a desire for the welfare of unconverted men, warmed his breast, and excited him to action. Still he knew that there was a broad distinction between the members of the human family, of which the extract we published on the 91st page furnishes a singular instance. The divisions of the christian church are extremely numerous. We shall in vain scrutinize the creeds, and the practices of the churches, and in vain shall we search the word of God for proof that one branch of this church has the exclusive favour of God, and is consequently entitled to all our affection. The dividing line of different sects is sometimes scarcely discernible, and can be traced but with difficulty. At others, indeed, it forms a Chinese wall, which divides, and forever should divide those who encamp on each side of it. The sum of Martyn's catholicism may probably be expressed in the words of the Apostle. Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.' To those who trusted in the merits, were sanctified by the Spirit, and obeyed the precepts, external and spiritual, of this King in Zion, Martyn extended the hand of fellowship, and did not appear to be much solicitous whether they were of Paul, of Apollos or of Cephas, provided they were of Christ. In imitation of his example, might not christians, (not those who bear the name merely, but those who possess the character described,) direct a portion of that attention and labour which are now employed in defending and propagating their peculiar tenets, to the conversion of the heathen world? The advantages of such conduct would be seen in the increased exertion for the benefit of the Gentile world; they would be seen in its effect upon the heathen, and the miserable spectacle of a divided household would not be presented them; they would be manifested also in christian lands, contention would be succeeded by concord, attempts at mutual injury by offices of kindness, and the good men who should thus exert themselves for the benefit of all and for the injury of none, would find an abundant recompense returned into their own bosoms. Upon the fields of christian exertion the influences of Heaven would descend, as the dew of Hermon, and as the dew which descended upon the mountains of Lebanon. Christian liberty would not by the conduct here recommended be done away. Every man might, if he chose, remain under his own vine and his own fig-tree, and invite to the enjoyment of its shade and its fruits, those who need refreshment and repose. Every exertion should certainly be made to bring about a state of things so desirable. God may bless exertions for this end in a manner that we think not of, and we may go to the book before us for proof that we cannot calculate the consequences of actions. When President Edwards was writing the concluding paragraph of the life of Brainerd, his thoughts were directed to the effect which his work was calculated to produce, and he closed the volume by saying The Lord grant, that the foregoing account of Mr. Brainerd's life and death, may be for the great spiritual benefit of all who shall read it, and prove the means of promoting the revival of true religion in these parts of the world.' In these parts of the world the Life of David Brainerd has indeed had a happy influence, but the good of which it has been the means, has not been confined to America; and among the benefits which, in foreign lands, have resulted from it, we must reckon its influence upon the mind of Martyn. It was among the moving causes of his determination to become a Missionary, and in all his wanderings and trials, he went to the life of Brainerd, and derived abundant profit from its frequent perusal. The influence of this publication of Edwards (and the subject of this memoir, highly valued all the writings of that excellent man,) was felt in the example of Martyn at a seat of learning, where the example of a man of his talents, was of great value. It was felt in his religious labours in cities and in villages ;-on the land and on the sea. It was felt in Hindostan and in Persia; and in the ages to come, as well as in the pres ent, the poor Hindoo and the converted Mussulman, will rise up and call him blessed. 'Whether there be tongues they shall cease, whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away,'' Charity never faileth.' Elements of Geography, Ancient and Modern, with an Atlas: by J. E. Worcester.--Boston: Timothy Swan, 12mo. pp. 324. 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