concerned. Yes, his fulness, who supplies us, is infinite, and the power on which we depend, is omnipotent. Were all temporal mercies taken away, yet God has in himself all we need to make us eternally happy; and he could create a thousand worlds in a moment. Numerous beyond 'all calculation are the dependants on Jehovah's goodness; and various, beyond conception, their wants. But his resources are large as all their requirements, and permanent as the ages of infinite existence." In a note, p. 129, Mr. Mann says, of the word "theocracy," that "it is a compound word of theos, God, and krisis, judgment." This is, no doubt, a mistake in etymology, which the author will easily correct when he shall be called again to prepare this work for the press. The life of Philip Melancthon, comprising an account of the most important transactions of the Reformation, by F. A. Cox, A. M. of Hackney. Gale, &c. Whether excited by a hint of Dr. Mosheim we know not, but Mr. Cox has executed, at least in part, what that learned historian con sidered as a desideratum in the history of the Reformation. "We have a life of Melancthon, written by Joachim Camararius, which has already gone through several editions. But a more ac curate account of this illustrious reformer, composed by a prudent, impartial, and well-informed biographer, as also a complete collection of his works, would be an inestimable present to the republic of letters." It is well known that Dr. Mosheim and his learned translator differ in their judgments on the repective merits of the subject of this biography and his zealous coadjutor. Mr. C.'s ideas on this subject are, in our view, pertinent and just. "Luther possessed a vigorous and Vol. VII. fearless mind. He was qualified to take the lead, and to head opposition in a servile age. His mind was incessantly active; his ardour in the pursuit of knowledge, and in the propagation of what he knew, was inextinguishable. He did not "fight as one that beateth the air" in the holy war he undertook. Having buckled on the armour, he was impatient for the conflict, and rushed forward to an anticipated victory. He was one of the greatest of Christian heroes, and his faults were those of a first rate character. Never, scarcely, did the hand of God form a fitter instrument to do a greater work! "It was, however, happy for Luther that he did not stand alone, but was provided with an associate, in his principal labours, adapted, in a res markable degree, to supply his deficiencies, to correct his errors, and to regulate his impetuosity of temper. Independently of the interest which must necessarily be felt in any one, who was the intimate friend and coadjutor of Luther, who was with him in all his struggles, and helped him through them, Melancthon claims a distinguished notice on his own account. In tracing the history of his life, it will be obvious, that although inferior in courage, he equalled Luther in personal virtues, and in literary in ardent piety, and excelled him both attainments." We could quote many paragraphs in this very entertaining work, if our limits permitted, but must content ourselves with recommending it to the perusal of our readers, and just adding another short specimen of the Author's sentiment and style in reference to the same object. "Amidst the rubbish of error which had accumulated, century after century, till the Reformation, God determined to erect the temple of Truth, and his providence cleared an ample space, chose a variety of workmen, and reared the admirable superstructure. And as in the erection of a building, there must be different kinds of labourers, all co-operating, and all essential to complete the undertaking, so it was requisite, in erecting this 2 E great edifice, to prepare, and to employ, persons very differently constituted, but all capable of useful cooperation. In this point of light, it becomes us to contemplate the preparatory course of Melancthon's education, the important station he filled, and the celebrity he obtained at Tubingen, and particularly his removal thence, to the scene of his future labours (at Wittemberg.) He was selected by providence for great purposes, and qualified, by a suitable process, for the part he was destined to act. The preacher terms her the first mar tyr to the missionary cause from the American world; and describes her as a character of no common excellence-to whom it was given to wage an early warfare, and to win an early crown, This little Book is a very suitable present to females preparing for Missionary undertakings, as their minds cannot be imbued with a more suitable spirit than that which breathes in Mrs. N's Letters. We doubt not but it will also be a favourite volume in the hands of the patronesses of Missions in general.' BOOKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED. A new edition of the Lives of eminently pious Women, in 3 vols. 8vo. including an additional vol. of highly interesting Lives, by the Rev. Samuel Burder, ornamented with eighteen fine portraits, by Hopwood. A Selection from the Sermons of Bp. Beveridge, ordered and adapted to the use of public and private instruction; by the Rev. John Wakins, Rector of St. James's, Colchester, 2 vols. 8vo. His literary fame, and his vast acquirements, were not only of essential service, but were particularly needed, at that precise period, when Short they were ready for public use. sighted indeed, or criminally blind, must he be, who does not perceive the same superintendance, here, as in the guidance of Joseph to Egypt, or David to the camp of Saul. If the Re-highly formation claimed the steady efforts of true courage, and inextinguishable zeal, be it remembered also, that it no less required a proportion of nice discernment, elegant taste, and literary skill; if a superstition, which invested a mortal with infalibility were to be attacked, and levelled with the dust, the ignorance, which, with its characteristic blindness, supported that superstition, was, at the same time, to be dethroned and demolished; -if old abuses were to be removed, and a new order of things to be in troduced, and systematized, it was desirable to find, not only a nervous arm, to clear away the rubbish of er, but, at the same time, polished mind, to clothe unwelcome novelties with attractive beauty;-in a word, if existing circumstances called for a Martin Luther, they also demanded a Philip Melancthon!" Memoirs of Mrs. Harriet Newell, Wife of the Rev. Samuel Newell, American Missionary to India: who died at the Isle of France, Nov. 30, 1812, Aged 19 years. With a Sermon on account of her death, By Leonard Woods. Booth, 1815, 4s. These interesting Memoirs, which consist chiefly of Letters from the deceased, are a valuable addition to the stock of pious Female Biography. THEOLOGICAL NOTICES. Information of works in hand from Theological Writers will be inserted under this article. Mr. W. Jaques has now in the press and will publish, in a few weeks, a second and improved edition of his Translation of Professor Franck's Guide to the Study of the Scriptures, with Notes, Life, &c. from Westmoreland, containing Preparing for the Press, Letters Fringe, Tassels, and a few Stitches in the side for the New Covering of the Velvet Cushion. 1. A new and corrected edition of the late Rev. Dr. Williams's Abridgment of Dr. Owen's Exposi tion of the Epistle to the Hebrews, will be published in four octave volumes, this month. MISSIONARY RETROSPECT, AND FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. BAPTIST MISSION IN INDIA. Loss of Felix Carey's Family. WITH feelings of deep affliction, we announce to our readers another melancholy event in the history of this Mission; not indeed so destructive as the fire at Serampore in March 1811, in respect to the amount of property; but much more so as it relates to the loss of life, and the painful effects produced by it upon the minds of all the Missionaries, especially upon the excellent Dr. Carey and his whole family. The afflictive event to which we allade is the loss of Mrs. Felix Carey, and her two babes, upon the river Travertee, on their voyage from Rangoon to Ava, in the Burman Empire. While we sincerely sympathize with the friends of the Society on account of this severe stroke of divine providence, we rejoice with them that the life of their valuable young Missionary, Mr. Felix Carey, has been so graciously preserved! The following extracts of Letters will put our readers in possession of all the facts that have been as yet received relative to this melancholy catastrophe. From Mr. Lawson to Mr. Hoby. Serampore, Oct. 4, 1814. "LAST Monday we received letters from Rangoon, bringing us the most distressing intelligence. Felix Carey had been ordered by the government of Ava, to wait on the, Prince. He left Rangoon, with his family, in a vessel, and about three hours after they had been on board, a squal of wind struck the vessel, and it sunk almost instantaneously. Ten persons were drowned, among whom were Mrs. Carey and her two babes. Felix saved himself by swimming. He held his little boy in his hand for a considerable time; but finding it too much for him, he gave it to a Lascar, who I suppose was a better swimmer. With all his attempts, however, he could not save it. Poor Felix got to shore, bereft of his wife, two children (the youngest not many months old) and books, medicine, furniture, &c. to a large amount. He had nothing left. This awful providence has cast a gloom over our whole family. Dr. Carey is quite overwhelmed. We expect soon to hear more particulars about this very afflictive event." From Mr. Ward to Mr. Burls. Serampore, Oct. 4, 1814. WE have had the most melancholy news from Rangoon. Brother Felix's wife and two children were drowned on their way to Ava, the sloop sunk, and property to the amount (perhaps) of 16,000 rupees [2000] lost; with the printing presses. We are not sure about the amount of cash, and other property lost, or about the presses; but we fear the presses are lost, and a great amount in money, which Felix had received from the Rangoon government in payment of what the Society had advanced to him. Brother Carey, senior, has been much affected by the event; but I hope he will be enabled to commit this burden to the Lord. We are well, in general, but sister Ward, and my wife are ill, sister Rowe is, I fear, beyond recovery. My son Felix has met with a very serious stroke of Providence, of which I have received an account this week, and am almost overwhelmed thereby. He and his family were going to Ava to reside. On the river Travertee they were overtaken by a squal which upset the Brig in which they were. He and ten other persons swam to the nearest shore, but his wife and two children were swallowed up by the waters. It is a stroke from God. I am dumb with silence, because he has done it; but I am deeply afilicted. May it be abundantly sanctified to Felix, Yours affectionately, W. CAREY. Extracts from the Circular Letters of JESSORE. Brother Thomas's Journal, addressed to brother Ward. Jan. 1st. Preached at Panchnamna. In the evening held a church-meeting, when brother Kurumdee's mother, and brother Suphul-rama's wife were mentioned for baptism. 2d. (Lord's day.) Eighteen of us surrounded the table of the Lord. 3rd. Preached at thre market. In the evening held a prayermeeting for the spread of the Gospel. 4th. Went to Vishoo-huri, where we found Boodhi-sha very ill. 6th. Went to Gurguree, and conversed with the people in four different places. 8th. Two Hindoos called for religious conversation. 9th. (Lord's day.) Preached three times as usual. 13th. A musulman called on me: had much talk with him respecting the Gospel; He gave me great hopes: he hated mahometanism. In the evening Krishna-Mohun, Gour, and Nidhi called, and continued a long time in very serious converation. 14th, Krishna Mohun and Gour attended worship. 15th. At the factory of Mr. Aratoon met with a gosaee and twelve of his disciples from Benares. Had much pleasing conversation with the gosace; gave him a New Testament in Hindee, which he received very thankfully. 17th. Spoke with eight musulmans this morning, and in the evening, with five Hindoos. 18th. The five Hindoos to whom I spoke yesterday, called again with fifteen of their friends, and continued with me till evening. 20th. Pran-Krishna's brother, Niloo-Mullik, has asked me to baptize him. 22d. Spoke with a Hindoo. 24th Went to Chundra-poora, and the next day to Andharkota. 26th. Vidyanat'ha, y sipahee, called again this morning. I gave him a New Testament in Hindee, which he gladly received, putting them on his head as a mark of honour. 27th. Vidya-nat'ha and two of his friends attended worship. Suphutrama and Nurottuma during the month of January, visited with the gospel, Kirpara, Deegula-singha, Bhangduh, Vishoohuri, Dhak-pota, Bhang-variya, Nuruna-poora, HoodaChougacha, Bhat-para, Khurincha, Chand-poora, Swuroop-dab, and Eesha-poora. CHITTAGONG. Brother D'Bruyn's Journal, addressed to the Brethren at Serampore. Dec. 1st. 'The son of the native magistrate came for instruction and said, he wanted to come daily to bear the word. 2d. Went to Dewan market; many heard with earnest attention. Here are six markets, to one of which we go daily. 5th. Six of us sat down to the Lord's Supper. 6th. Gave to an Orissa sipahce an Orissa Testament, for which he followed me from the market where I had been preaching. 8th. People come daily for the New Testament: brother Reveiro brought a man for a Naguree Testament. The land owner called Shishoo-rama, to ask him why he wished to renounce his cast: He replied, that he saw that none but Christ could save him. 10th. A rich Hindoo called Shishoo-rama and asked him the same question to-day, and he gave the same answer-to save his soul from death. 11th. Brother Saduk-sah arrived from Serampore with his family, to help me in this work. 12th. Two or three thousand people assembled before the shop of Shishoo-rama, who came to my house: they followed him, and remained till night. We distributed among them near 500 pamphlets. 13th. The same crowd staid again to-day, from morning till night. They were not able to answer our arguments. 15th. Went to Shishoo-rama's village. Hundreds of people were assembled: they made us sit down in the midst of them. Brother Saduk-sah preached, and I concluded with prayer. We gave away about fifty tracts. The wife of Shishoo rama came to us, and declared that she wished to follow the example of her husband. We have now daily crowds coming to hear and solicit books, so that we have scarcely time to eat. 21st, Brother Saduk-sah went to visit Shanti-rama. 16th. (Lord's day.) This day I baptized, in a pool, Shishoorama and my daugter Anna, before many people. Jan. 2d. (Lord's day.) Six of us this day sat down at the Lord's table. Brethren Shanti rama and Kasheenat'ha were not with us. PATNA. To the Brethren at Serampore. Jan. 31, 1814. The places I have visited are the following: Pat'hri, where a few pundits from Tirhoot were reading their shastras in a house adjoining the Takuri raja's temple, whose attention I solicited to the words of salvation: this brought together vast numbers, some of whom accepted tracts very gladly. Nurmooya, Sukuri-guli, the river side, Komura, Guya ghaut, (here a dealer in fire-wood took a tract and promised to have it copied into the ⚫ current Naguree character;) a temple Gooljarbag-ghaut, Baboo gunj, Bankipoora (to sepoys,) Gosace-bag, at the Custom-House ghaut; Alum-gunj street, and Muharaj-gunj; at which places I gave away twenty-two tracts and a hymn book in Hindee. Besides Mr. D. I have had several others at English worship, occasionally, from Muzuffur-poora, Mungheer, Guya, and Bankipoora. I remain, &c. J. T. THOMPSON. ALLAHABAD. Journal of Brother W. Smith, on his way to Allahabad. Dec. 1, 1813. Left Digah. Conversed with a vast number of Hindoos by the river side, and gave to those able to read, four copies of Matthew in Hindee, and a good many tracts, which they received with joy. A mongst the crowd I perceived a man much affected. I took him on my boat, and had a long conversation with him respecting the gospel, which gratified me much. I sent him to brother Moore with a note. 2d. Early in the morning conversed with a large body of attentive Hindoos, by the river side, and distributed eight copies of Matthew, in Hindee, and a great number of tracts. A brahmun said, these words are very affect ing. In the evening arrived at Chiran, and had conversation in three different places, until 9 or 10 o'clock at night. I gave away two copies of Matthew in Hindee, and a few tracts, which they accepted thankfully. evening, conversed with a crowd of attentive Hindoos. A main amongst them said, all our heathen rites are vain, but Englishmen have the words of eternal life. Distributed six copies of Matthew, and a great number of tracts. They wanted more testaments, but I refused them, as I had not sufficient to spare. 3d. Arrived at Ribil-gunj, and conversed in two different places, with crowds of people, aud gave a copy of Matthew in Hindee, and a tract. 4th. Spoke to a few travellers, and gave them five tracts. 5th. (Lord's day.) In the morning preached at the river side, to a number of Hindoos, and gave them a Matthew in Hindee, and two tracts. Afterwards, at Nunayejore, in the 7th. Arrived at Buxar: spoke to many Hindoos, and gave them books and many tracts to read. 9th. In the morning, at Dugurpoora, spoke with a crowd of people, who heard me with great attention. In the afternoon arrived at Ghazeepoora, spoke to the crowd, and distributed a great number of tracts. In the evening spoke to many Hindoos at Gora-bazar. 10th. Spoke at Gooring, in three different places, 11th. Spoke to a few boat people, who heard very seriously. 12th. (Lord's day.) Spoke with rajah Uluruk-singha. He asked me for some testaments, one for himself, and some for his friends. I gave him three Sungskrit, Persian, and Hindoost'hanee testaments, which he accepted thankfully. I then went and preached to a crowd of phukeers. 13th. At Benares, spoke to crowds of men in five or six different places." 14th. At Murvadee, spoke to a large body of boat people who seriously attended. I then went to a brah mun, who was worshipping Shiva. I asked him what men obtained by the worship of this god. He assured me that the worshipper is never bitten by a snake, lives long, &c. nothing respecting the soul. I recommended to him salvation, from eternal pain, through Christ; he heard me seriously. 15th. Arrived at Chunar, and sat by the ghaut, waiting till the people came to bathe. I had a great number of attentive Hindoos, amongst whom I perceived Rama-singha, an invalid soobedar, who was much affected. I had a long conversation with him respecting divine things, and he encouraged me much by his attention. I gave him a Matthew, in Hindee, and a tract, which he thankfully received. 16th. Conversed with a large body of brahmuns, by the river side, who heard me with attention, and acknowledged that the pride of cast leads |