some difficulty was experienced in securing a conveyance to Bonmahon. The regular car was full, and I was compelled to go to Kilmacthomas, several miles round, and from thence hire the conveyance to the residence of the Rev. D. A. DOUDNEY. It was late at night when I reached the place of my destination, but I received a cordial welcome from Mr. D, and his friends, to whom I recounted the Lord's dealings with me, and the perils encountered among some of the more brutish and ignorant Papists. I was informed had I come a day sooner, I should have spoken at the evening meeting in the School-room, where many Koman Catholics attend the lecture. Deprived of this opportunity of speaking to the people, I could only comfort myself with the hope that the tracts I intended to leave behind me, might do more good. The conversation I had held with two Roman Catholics by the way, residing in the neighbourhood, was not without interest. One of them, a respectable farmer, told me that he sometimes entered Protestant churches with his friends, "It was hard to think that those who lived and died out of the church of Rome would be found lost souls." I found too, that he thought it equally hard to think that the Virgin Mary was the Mother of God, and every where present to hear prayer; and when I told him his church had taken away the commandment not to bow down to graven images out of the decalogue, and had translated in his Douay Bible the word "repentance," penance;" he was amazed, and said repeatedly, "It is the first time I have heard of it." He owned, it was hard to think penance and repentance were the same thing, and appealed to his fellow-traveller, who was more credulous, and said the Protestants could not be right, they had so many dif ferent opinions among them. I asked if there were not Franciscans and Dominicans, Jansenists and Jesuits among them, some believing that salvation was through free-grace alone, and others pleading solely for free-will salvation; and whether his views and the farmer's and the car-driver's, who had spoken so highly of Mr. Dand the good doings at Bonmahon, were alike. He declared they were not, that there was no salvation out of the church of Rome, and that his neighbour was like himself, an ignorant man; but the priests had the larning, and there was but one faith. I found my fellow-traveller much more conversible than a stupid and silent monk I had journeyed with a few days before; and I rejoiced to think that, though I was going to Monksland, knowledge and a spirit of enquiry is abroad in it. After three hour's conversation with the honest farmer, he told me, with a hearty shake of the hand, if I would come to spend a day with him, he would show me some splendid rock-scenery on the coast, such as strangers come a long way to see ;that he had 400 head of cattle, and 200 goats on the mountains, and hoped I would come and taste some of his kid's flesh, and, if not a disciple of father Matthew, taste a drop of his best Irish whiskey.

The next morning I rose at 5 o'clock, and saw the ocean red with the glorious sun, and the new house Mr. D, has built, boldly standing out as a land mark upon the sea, and hoped to have seen in the glittering daylight the rocky coast of Bonmahon. But we were grievously disappointed. It soon clouded over, and the village was concealed in a deep mist. The fog, however, did not prevent a visit to the Schools, where eight-and-forty clean cans stood on the table, waiting to receive the stirabout prepared for the daily meal; from thence I went to the Bible deposi tory and the Printing School, and saw a number of intelligent lads as compositors at their daily employ. I examined one of the most important works just published, Dr. Gill's Commentary on the Scriptures, and the preparation making for one of Ambrose Serle's works, and other valuable publications.

Having to sail that day from Waterford for Bristol, I could not stay to address the children, but leaving behind me the craggy coasts, and the copper mines, and those sublime works of the Lord, which are sought out by all those that have plea sure therein, I was accompanied by the Rev. Mr. D to the steamer, who narrated by the way, the work of God going on, I trust secretly in the hearts of the people. May this dove's nest in the clifts of the rock-this retired spot unnoticed by men, be still regarded with interest by many a sincere philanthrophist, as we believe it is viewed with delight by angels and God himself. Peace be with the devoted Pastor and the useful and honoured labourers.

We are requested to state, that a previous, as well as the annexed, paper, was written some years ago, in consequence of some local disputation.-ED.]

A FEW PLAIN ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS OF THE
UNIVERSALISTS.

THE visible Church are the living and mani-
fested children of God, A congregation
of faithful men."-Article 19. Therefore
not composed of unbelievers. Again, the
Church is "Christ's spouse and body."
"The Lord's Family. "His Sheep."
"His Children." "In the midst of this
naughty world.” Ordination Service,
Vide Col. i. 18-24. Eph. i. 22, 23.
Therefore not the world.
It is stated in scripture, that Christ bare the
sins of many.
Vide Heb. ix. 28. Isa. liii.

not of the Church, chosen out of the world, (John xv. 19.) have not redemption through Christ's blood, even the forgiveness of sins. Redemption through Christ's blood is the forgiveness of sins. Vide (Eph. i. 7, Col. i. 14.) And the blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin." (1 John i. 7.) "The Lord laid upon him the iniquities of us all." By his stripes we are healed." For "He shall see of the travail of his soul, and be satisfied." "He shall justify many, for he shall bear their iniquities." (Isa. liii.) 12. Many is rot all; therefore some. The" For Christ hath once suffered for sins, the some whose sins Christ bare are God's peo- just for the uujust, that he might bring us to ple. "For the transgression of my people God." (1 Pet. iii. 18.) "God commendeth was he stricken."--liii. 8. The Scripture his love towards us, in that while we were speak of goats, as well as sheep, amongst yet sinners, Christ died for us: much more men. When Christ therefore expressly de- then being now justified by his blood, we clares, "I lay down my life for the sheep" shall be saved from wrath through him. (John x. 16,) it is doubtless, implied that he For if when we were enemies we were recondid not lay down his life for goats. Again, ciled to God by the death of his Son, much it is written, " Christ loved the Church, and more being reconciled we shall be saved by gave himself for it." (Eph. v. 25.) The his life." (Rom. v. 8, 9, 12.) "Christ is word Church signifies called out, from ex- the head of the Church, and the Saviour of Kaye, to call out, The Church is said to the body." (Ephesians v. 23.) "Moreover, be elect, i. e. chosen out of, from ekλeyouaι, whom he did predestinate, them he also called; to select, to choose out of. Jesus says, "Ye and whom he called, then he also justified; are not of the world," but I have chosen and whom he justified, them he also glorified. you out of the world." (John xv. 19.) He that spared not his Son, but delivered The Church is said to be redeemed out of him up for us all, how shall he not with him the world. “Thou wast slain, and hast also freely give us all things." (Rom. viii, redeemed us to God by thy blood, out of 30.) every kindred and tongue and people and nation." (Rev. v. 9.) "Men and Brethren, hearken unto me; Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name. "And to this agree the words of the Prophets." (Acts xv. 14.)

Belief, which is the gift of God. Faith (whether it TOUTO signifies the whole salvation, or one of the component parts, namely, faith,) is the gift of God." (Eph. ii. 8) 66 Το you it is given to believe." (Phil. i. 29.) Belief is manifestative, not causal, of God's love; therefore it is written, "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life, and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him." (John iii. 36.) Jesus says, "Ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep; as I say unto you, my sheep hear my voice and I know them, and they follow me.' (John x. 26, 27.) Again," As many as were ordained to eternal life, believed.” (Acts xiii. 48.) "Ye are of this world. I said therefore unto you, ye shall die in your sins; for if ye believe not that I am, ye shall die in your sins." (John viii. 24.) Wherefore unbelievers being of this world, and

"Christ died for the ungodly." (Rom. v. 6.) All the elect sinned in Adam. Vide (Rom. v. 12.) "We all like sheep have gone astray, we have turned every one to his own way." (Isa. liii. 6.) "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief." (1 Tim. i. 16.) To this knowledge the Holy Ghost brings all the Lord's people.

"God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved." (John iii. 17.) Christ's first advent was not for judgment, but for salvation work. Vide (John xii. 4-7.) There fore Christ condemned not the woman takeu in adultery. (John viii. 11.) Neither did he judge concerning Judas.

"God was in Christ reconciling the world (vide Greek) unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them." (2 Cor. v. 12.) Not reconciling himself unto them, for God never was at variance with his people. God who is rich in mercy, loved us when we were dead in sins." (Eph. ii. 4.) But his people were at variance with, and alienated from God Vide (Acts xxvi. 10, 11, Col. i. 21.) And they are to be reconciled to him, and his plan

unity of mind and acting in the persons of the Trinity. Christ testifies, "I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him who sent me," (John vi. 38.) and, "I come to do thy will, O God." By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once, (epνπа once, or once for all, i. e. never to be repeated) Vide (Rom. vi. 10.) and by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. (Heb. x. 10. 14.) Hence Christ's mind and acting was not contrary to his Father's or the Holy Ghost's. "Sanctified by God the Father, preserved in Christ Jesus and called," as says St. Jude, is the true doctrine, and exhibits a Trinity in Unity. The other destroys the specialty of Christ's love for his Church, according to (Eph. v. 25.) and destroys the force of Paul's expression, "who loved me and gave himself for me.' (Gal. ii. 20.)

of salvation, by the work of the Holy Ghost | and the Holy Ghost sanctifies some, destroys upon their souls, God working in them to will and to do of his good pleasure; (Phil. ii. 13;) thus enabling them to love, realize, and believe, their own salvation. It is contrary to matter of fact that all men are thus reconciled to God. "The carnal mind is enmity against God: the carnal mind, or the state of the flesh, is the being destitute of the Spirit of Christ, 2. e. the Holy Ghost. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ he is none of his. But as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." (Rom. viii. 7, 8, 9-14.) And it is because ye are sons that God sends forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, whereby we cry, Abba Father. (Gal. iv. 4, 5, 6.) The Holy Ghost once given, never departs. Vide (1 Pet. i. 23.) Thus by the Spirit of Christ, Vide (Acts ii. 23.) God unites and reconciles a world of men unto himself, and brings them to a knowledge, love, and belief of the truth. Wherefore it is clear that this world cannot be the world of unbelievers, moreover they die in their sins. (John viii. 24.) But God does not impute trespasses to the world which he is reconciling to himself.

To be in Christ Jesus is, 1. To be in him by election and predestination. Vide (Eph. i. 3, 4, 5.) 2. To be in him actually, manifestedly, by the baptism of the one Spirit into the one body of which he is the head. Vide (1 Cor. xii. 12, 13, Gal. i. 15, 16, Rom. xvi. 17.)

"He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world." (1 John ii. 2.) For all the elect world or Church-not only for the sins of Jews, but for the sins of the Gentiles. Christ is the only propitiation for sin. "Neither is there salvation in any other; for there is none other name under heaven given amongst men whereby we must be saved." (Acts iv. 12.) Wherefore it is written, "I am a just God and a Saviour; there is none else. Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth. For in the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory." (Isa. xlv.) Vide 31st Article.

John says, First Epistle, v. 19, "We are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness."

DILEMMA PROPOSED.

HOW MANY ARE THE WHOLE WORLD
AND WE?

See eight different meanings of the word world. The whole universe, (John i. 10.) All mankind, (Rom. v. 12.) The unconverted, (John xv. 18.) The non-elect, (John xvii. 9.) The elect, (John iii. 16.) The Gentiles, (Rom. xi. 12.) The Roman empire, (Luke ii. 1.) The things of time and sense, (1 John ii. 15.)

Had Christ suffered for others' sins besides the elect, even for those who do not believe, and perish in their sins, it is plain that he would have died in vain, of which Paul would not allow the possibility. Vide (Gal. ii. 21.) Neither is it to be supposed that God, with whom is no variableness neither shadow of turning, (Jam. i. 17.) would punish man for sins which he had once forgiven. Vide (Eccles. iii. 14, 15.)

By comparing spiritual things with spiritual, i. e. one part of the word with another part, the rule given by the Holy Ghost, (2 Cor. ii. 6.) it is clear that by maintaining the doctrine that Christ suffered for all the sins of all men, we should make of the Scripture inconsistent with itself, as will appear from what I have already said. This the Church is forbidden to do by the twentieth article, which says it is not lawful for the Church to ordain any thing that is contrary to God's word written, neither may it expound one place of Scripture that it be repugnant to another. It is not to be imagined either that the Holy Ghost, who inspired men to write the Scriptures, (2 Tim. iii. 16.) who is of one mind, (Job xxiii. 13.) would dictate different doctrines at different times and to different men, or to dictate his truths that they could really bear different aspects. Wisdom is justified of all her children. Christ proposed a dilemma to carnal Jews. Vide (Matt. xxii. 41.) &c.

It is not true that sinners perish because they do not believe that God is love to them. Unbelievers are all Universalists, they all contend that Christ died for them. But they believe not the record which God hath given of his Son, and their guilt is that they hate God's plan of salvation. Not being reconciled to him by the Holy Ghost, they will not be saved in the way God is pleased to save sinners, and contending for another method The doctrine that the Father elects some, of salvation than a special gracious method, the Son redeems all, (including the non-elect,) | make God a liar. (1 John v. 10.) In this

The Family Recorder.

"GRACE BE WITH ALL THEM WHO LOVE OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST IN SINCERITY."

THE CROSS AND THE CRY! Carest thou not that we perish? Aise, arise To the Editor of the Gospel Magazine. for thy mercies' sake;" but still the Lord DEAR AND BELOVED EDITOR,-How oft delays. I look on the right hand and left, and after reading your opening subject, for each cannot perceive his delivering hand, though revolving month, do I wish I could follow it continually experiencing his helping baud, up with a little converse with yon, but feel and I am ready oft to fear, into the furnace my inability to express in writing those again we must go, heated seven times hotter: heart-warmings I am sometimes blessed with and although I have many times found that while perusing what you and some others one like unto the Son of man has been with are led to pen. This has been the case this his poor unworthy child, so that not an bair afternoon as line after line was perused from of my head has been singed; yet I fear, and that sweet text, "Is anything too hard for quake, and cry out, "Spare me, oh! spare thee?" What a precious morsel has it been, me, let this or that cup pass from me," and so suitable, so seasonable, as likewise the am now waiting, hoping, looking to see how piece entitled, Droppings; and as I read on, or what the Lord is about to do; and although could but exclaim in my heart, how true, many sweet answers in minor things by the how true, yea, sweet and blessed that precious way, are afforded, yet the great, absorbing dropping; the fulness, the unction experienced trial, with which I oft feel over-charged, when the blessed Spirit accompanies what is there it remains notwithstanding my groanwritten to the heart, and what sweet union ing, and cries, and sighs, as yet all looks dark, of feeling is felt, what a meeting in one! and "Jesus is not come.' I would highly prize These little revivings by the way, how it and value these answers by the way, as encoucheers us as we toil on, and awaking as I ragements that the Lord yet deigns to hear oft do, sickening at the cares of the week, one of the most unworthy; for although I the day; fearing and fainting, wondering cannot get an answer for myself, or own where the scene will end, as day after day, particular case, yet there is a pleasure, a such insurmountable difficulties present them- secret something that is felt when we find selves, producing mental anguish at seasons, the door as it were a-jar, that we are led to and we fear to have to grapple alone with plead for others, with that blessed fervency what threatens to overwhelm us, then to and glow within, that warms and refreshes hear a sweet soft whisper, such as "Fear the soul, and affords an inward consolation not, ye are of more value than many spar- in the very act of breathing out our desires. rows;" again, "I would have you to be I know not how to express it, for the lanwithout carefulness," &c., similar words; and guage of the heart I find difficult to express auon the dear Lord deigns to say, "What is by words or by pen. Such has been the thy petition, and what is thy request," &c. favoured moments more than once or twice Oh! how my poor soul a short time since was for the relative of the individual, who reenabled to reply, "Dearest Lord, that thon quested an interest in the prayers of the may be glorified, and that thine hand may be readers of the Gospel Magazine; but oh seen in deliverance, that thou Lord hast done how sovereign it is, however much we may it. Could ask for nothing else but God's glory; desire to remember another's case, not till feeling that sweet inward assurance that He the Lord the Spirit pours out the spirit of was my all in all, my everlasting portion; and prayer can we feel any life in that blessed was touched with the feeling of my infirmities, exercise. Many a time while on the bed of seeing all the way that I had been led through affliction, and again when walking the little many trying scenes of years' continuance, was apartment to which I am almost wholly all to bring about my good and his glory, and confined from year to year by reason of inmany times of late have blessed the dear Lord firmity, has the ejaculatory desire gone forth, for withholding, as much as I had for bestow-breathing out, Lord remember, preserve, ing; not only acquiesced in his will, but that with cheerfulness, as you remark, and have even rejoiced in that will being done, though while passing through the trial, found it hard to bow to his will; though my judgment acknowledged Him right in all his dealings; but since this favoured Bethel spot alluded to, I have returned again to my old place of over anxious care, doubting if ever the Lord would arise, and crying out, "How long, O Lord, how long wilt thou look on? Wilt thou forget us for ever, our case is urgent, &c.;

defend, take care of that dear son, exposed to many hardships and much danger, far distant from his native land, and oh! COVER HIS HEAD IN THE DAY OF BATTLE," and although, this individual, a perfect stranger to me; yet could I stop this breathing_for him, no ?-not any more, than I could produce it, but felt a blessedness in being allowed, nay privileged, thus to bear him and others dear to me before the Lord; though could not discover that I gained the Lord's ear in our own peculiar case. Judge then, my