cated preachers, and to churches of his own denomination, is powerfully interesting; and will, we have no doubt, produce the desired effect. We are happy also to find that Mr. N. has received an invitation to accept the Presidency over the Academy for which he has so ably pleaded.

GRACE: the Truth, Growth, and different Degrees thereof; being the Sum and Substance of 16 Sermons, by that faithful Servant of Christ, Christopher Love, M. A. With an Appendix, containing a Sketch of his Life, and several Letters. Published by the Rev. E. Davies, of Ipswich. 12mo, 38.

SOME time since an edition of these sermons, which, were the last he preached, was published by subscription at Bungay; but through the timidity of the editor, enough copies were not printed to supply the subscribers. This induced him to undertake another edition, which is now offered to the public. Mr.

Love was a very popular, evangelical, and affectionate preacher, in the distressing times of Charles I; and must be considered by the friends of royalty as a martyr in his cause. It will be unnecessary for us to characterize these discourses, when we inform the reader, that they stand here recommended by Dr. E. Calamy, Simeon Ashe, Jer. Whitaker, and W. Tavlor, most of them names of high renown in the 16th century.

The Consolations of the Gospel, under afflictive and bereaving Providences: a Sermon on Occasion of the much-lamented Death of Mr. W. Clapham, of Leeds. By Win. Eccles. 1s.

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Lectures, delivered occasionally, during the Winter Months of 1809 and 1810, at Saffron Walden, Essex. By J. Wilkinson. 12mo, Price 4s.

PUBLICATIONS which display neither pre-eminence of talent, nor a perfect correctness of taste, may nevertheless be perused with interest by a numerous class of readers; and may be productive of valuable advantages to the community. The affection of relatives, or the partiality of friends towards an author, create prepossessions in favour of what he writes; and often secure beneficial ends, when the means, in the judgment of many, appear inadequate to the accomplishment of any very useful purpose. So continually does the press teem with the productions of Error, and the spawn of Vice, that we cannot, therefore, but welcome every deeently written work which has for its object the dissemination of truth, or the advancement of holiness; and though we cannot pass a high encomium on Mr. Wilkinson's Lectures, yet as the subjects are important, and their tendency profitnble, we feel no reluctance in giving them our recommendation.

This little volume contains eight discourses, on the following subjects: The Resolution of Paul to magnify Christ, The Evidences of Religion in the Heart, The Advantages of True Godliness, - The End of all things, The Conclusion of Life, The Second Coming of Christ,-The Misery of the Wicked in a Future State, and, The Hap piness of Heaven. In the discussio of these topics, there is a fair ext bition of good sense and piety, whe

there are occasional appeals to the consciences of the audience before whom these pieces were delivered, which are calculated to rouse the careless to serious consideration. The worthy Lecturer, however, in adhering chiefly to the textual mode of treating selected portions of Scripture, has paid but superficial regard to a few of the subjects that have passed under his review. have no objection to the former; We for we think it ensures variety in addresses from the pulpit; but the latter should be carefully observed by him who wishes to feed his people with knowledge and understanding. The first gives scope to the exercise of ingenuity, - the last will prove the strength and solidity of the judgment.

With every benevolent wish for the success of Mr. W.'s labours, we would recommend him to cultivate his mind more previous to his printing much. We were somewhat displeased at several expressions like these: Introduction to the founlain of felicity, investing the visions of the world with insignificance,' and some others, equally devoid of taste and simplicity. When the author has paid a greater degree of attention to mental furniture, and accuracy of style, we think, however, that he will be able to present us with a volume, more plea

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Literary Notices.

Lectures, which is on Scripture MiThe Third Volume of Dr. Collyer's racles, is in the press.

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RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

SOUTH AFRICA.

Brother Read's Journey to the Caffres, concluded from p. 35.

THE old chief has at present two wives, and his eldest son three; each of whom had a young child. A difficulty now presented itself respecting getting Jan with me, which had been a matter of prayer the whole journey: he himself knew not his father's intention. I proposed him to ask his father; but that he begged me to do; which I did, and found him perfectly willing to give him up; observing, that his son was still very young, and that he wished as much of his time as he possibly could spare might be devoted to a farther knowledge of those things which he had lived, and probably would die a stranger to. After obtaining this permission, and having but three days more to spare, according to our pass, we set off in the afternoon, accompanied for some distance by a vast number of men, women, and children, who shewed much affection to their young chief.

We travelled to the kraal of Camma, where we intended to sleep. On our way, we had called at a kraal of Gona; most of these I knew; some of them had formerly belonged to Bethelsdorp, but being of late among the farmers, had been driven off with the rest of their nation. Among others, was the old Goeda, mentioned in our Report, with his family. I informed them, that I should preach that evening at Camma's kraal, if they liked to come and hear; which several did, and stopped the night, to be present the next morning; and I have reason to believe that they did not hear without a blessing. Camma and his son were very much pleased with my vis; and nearu, with great attention, what I had to say respecting the birth, life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ, the resurrection of the dead, and the last judgment: they promised to keep in memory the name JESUS aid CHRIST.

We rode away the next morning to the kraal of Mrs. Tzoenza, the sister of Zlambi, who has a number of kraals subject to her; and seemed to be able to retain her station with dignity. Her brother, who lives generally near her, was likewise gone to join Zlambi: he had left three of his wives here, and had taken two with him.

A little before we arrived at this kraal, we passed a spot where an English officer and about 20 men had been cut off by the Calfres, under the former English government, attempting to drive themover the Boscheman's River. The remains of these unfortunate men were still to be seen. We had been invited to stay that night at the kraal of one of the sons of Zlambi; but meeting on the road, on a journey from home, we agreed to go as far as our horses and oxen would carry us, towards Conga; and, beyond our expectation, we arrived there about sun-set. Here I was surrounded with a number of old acquaintances, who formerly used to visit our place, and who were extremely glad to see me. I was introduced to the chief, who likewise manifested great joy at my arrival. He lay sick in bed with the venereal disease, and an infiammation in the eyes; so that I could not get much conversation with him. He ordered, at the moment of my arrival, a fat cow to be killed for me and my companions, and manifested great friendship to me. Indeed, the kindnesses I received from these savages, in general, was very great. Conga had five of his wives by him; having, as it is said, sixteen, besides concubines. He has given one of his sons the name of Jankakanna, from Brother VanderKemp's Caffre name.

The next day we departed about noon. We had here to leave our

poor Tubi, who had been much cast down the whole night; and when we were about to part, he wept bitterly, begging me to solicit the landrost to permit him to come, now and then, a day or two to our institution. We passed a kraal where about 200 Caffres, including men and women, were assembled to dance, occasioned by the marriage of a young chief. We hasted; and came at dusk near the kraal of Hakkabanna, one of Conga's chief men, and an old acquaintance of ours. We could have reached Sunday's River; but should have to go through the woods in the dark, and consequently have been in danger of the elephants. After we had unsaddled our horses, &c. we visited the kraal; and found several of the Gona people, formerly belonging to Bethelsdorp, whose joy at seeing us was inexpressible. The next morning, one of them, a young woman, was very much affected under the word, which gave occasion to a very pleasing conversation between her, myself, and brother Cupido, after service. We rode away pretty early; and on going through the woods, found a number of elephants had passed a little before us; and, from the track, we concluded that they were still on the banks of the river. A dreadful circumstance took place with these animals some time back, not far from hence. Two farmers, who had been to the drosdy, and were returning home, had unsaddled their horses by a fountain, and fallen asleep, the elephants came, caught the one, and tore and trampled him to pieces; so that only a bone or two of him was found. This same man had been appointed Reemraad of our district, and had threatened total destruction to our institution. Near this spot brother H. Boerak had shot five of those animals a little time before. We halted at the ford of the Sunday's River, to refresh our horses, &e. We had not been long here, before several Caftres came out of the bushes from different directions, very much enraged; having, as they said, been driven from the opposite side of the river by 30 boors, and with such haste, that they had been obliged to leave cows, calves, milk, bags, &c.: they became very insolent; and our people were in great anxiety, expecting au attack at our departure; but we rode away uninolested, and arrived safe at Bethelsdorp, with my two young Caffres, Jan and Bill, towards evening.

The Caffres, in general, expressed a strong desire for instruction; but the present crisis seems to present insurmountable difficulties, and at once shuts the door against Missionary exertions. I believe, however, honest Missionaries would effect more than all the hostile operations that may be undertaken; but to this, government seems averse.

Not many days after my arrival from the Caffres, the long-expected answer from Lord Caledon was received; by which the different propositions of brother Vanderkemp to labour in Africa, were rejected; and all expectations of being useful among the Caffres, Tambookies, or any nation beyond the boundaries of the colony, were cut off; and the only alternative was to undertake something to the westward, within the rolony, or to visit Madagascar. In the last case, his Lordship offered to recommend brother Vanderkemp to Admiral Bertie, probably to procure passage. After some deliberation and prayer, my dear brothers Vanderkemp and Ulbricht resolved upon the latter; and are actually taking mea sures for the accomplishment of this important undertaking. How I wish for the spread of Christ's kingdom! and how ought I to rejoice at the expectation of that long-neglected island being at last visited with the light of the gospel; yet the thought of my dear brothers leaving Bothelsdorp, and our being separated, is to me a thick cloud, and insurmountable trial. hope, however, not to fight against God, with whom all things are posible. I know he has said, Fear not, thou worm Jacob; as thy day is, shall thy strength be;' and other such promises, which, if I can act faith upon, are sufficient to afford great encouragement.

Respecting my remaining at Bethelsdorp, I wrote to you in my last letter; and shall, in the strength of the Lord, take upon me the important charge, till he shall be pleased further to make known his will and pleasure

towards me. Whether brother Vanderkemp should leave Eethelsdorp or not, I should like to know your ideas respecting Zak River, or some place in that direction, having in view the gathering of that seattered Rock together, and the more so, as the Governor gives permission to undertake something in that field. If the Caffres should be permitted to remain on this side of the Fish River, I shall not neglect to propose again to Lord Caledon, an undertaking something among that people, if it were only at first to itinerate.

Brother Smith is as yet undetermined respecting accompanying brother Vanderkemp, &c. to Madagascar: if he should resolve, and perhaps one or more of the two brothers now on the road, I shall be left aloue. will, therefore, be necessary that some should remain, even if one or two should continue.

We very much regret losing the opportunity of itinerating to Stuirman's kraal, where we often had refreshing seasons for our souls, and we trust for others: it is not only a loss to the people who reside there, but to the poor Hottentots and slaves residing with farmers in the neighbourhood, who are not able to come so far as our Institution. O, when will the Lord appear, and provide for the thousands of starving souls of this country!

We rejoice in the flourishing state of the Society, and the indefatigable labours of the Directors: 1 hope they will not be in want of pecuniary aid to accomplish their extending plans, and defray the increasing expences; and may the Lord reward an hundred fold, those dear friends who exert themselves for our support in our labours for the poor Heathen, even in this life, and give a rich entrance into his glorious kingdom.

I hope to enjoy a continuance of your earnest prayer for me and my poor Bethelsdorp'; and remain, dear brethren, with the utmost esteem, 'your very unworthy son in Christ,

J. READS

CAPE OF GOOd hope.

THE Directors have been informed, by a letter from the Society at the Cape, that Mr. Christian Albricht, one of the Missionaries among the Great Namaquas, was married on the 5th of August, to Miss Burgman, from Holland, who had been engaged to him for some years. There is much reason to hope, as it was expressed in the last Report, That she will become a distinguished instrument in promoting the interests of Christianity and of civilization, in this distant and almost unknown region. On the 2d day of August, Mr. C. Albricht was ordained at Cape Town, by the brethren Vanderlingen. Anderson, and Bekkar, in the presence of the Directors of the South African Society and on the 16th of the same month, Mr. and Mrs. C. Albricht set out on their long journey to the Namaquas.

About the same time, the melancholy information was received, that Mr. Abraham Albricht, brother of the above, who had been his colleague and a very valuable Missionary among the Namaquas, had, after a lingering illness, a consumption, departed this life, at Koningberg, the estate of Mr. Botma. In him the Society has lost a faithful, laborious, and useful man of God. It affords, however, much consolation, that several brethren from the seminary at Berlin, now in London, and who have lately been ordained, will soon depart, with a view to strengthen this Mission, where many more labourers are wanted. They are now employed in learning the art of printing, &c. The expence of this mission is indeed very great; but no doubt can be entertained that sufficient means will be found for supporting and extending this good work.

The afflicted widow of Mr. Abraham Albricht returned with her brother and sister-in-law, to resume the station which she formerly occupied so use