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glory. Thirdly, the preciousness of
their death in Jehovah's esteem, which
implies, that it is honorable, much set
by, and
very dear in the Lord's sight,
who will receive their souls at death,
and watch over their dust till the re-
surrection-morn, when he will re-unite
soul and body, and the glorified saint
shall be for ever with the Lord.
Fourthly, why their death is precious
in the Lord's sight; being the objects
of God's everlasting love, the purchase
of a Saviour's blood, and heirs of God,
and joint-heirs with Christ. A brief
statement of the experience and
triumphant death of this young fe-
male is appended to the discourse.

The Dawn of Glory in the Shades of
Death, with the Capture of Five
Kings of the Valley. By William
Garrard, 12mo. pp. 36. Dunmow,
Carter. London, Palmer.

Criticism would be disarmed by the purpose for which this tract is publish

ed, even if we had regarded it unfavourably, which was far from the case; for while in many parts there is a ruggedness of style, and an uncouth aim at originality, which we should be glad to see softened down and banished, these deteriorate little from the real value of the work, which even with these defects we read with very great pleasure.

It has four leading divisions. 1. The shades of death.-2. Walking therein. 3. The banishment of all evil.-4. The safety of our passage. It is under the third head that the capture of the five kings of the valley is described. King World, King Sin, King Satan, King Self, and King Death, in allusion to the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarumith, Eglon, and Lachish, destroyed by Joshua: this, which is most distinguished by the faults mentioned above, is however the most interesting part of the work; and we feel no hesitation in recommending it to our readers.

The tract is published to assist in removing an existing debt on the

chapel, in which the author preaches.
We shall rejoice indeed, if, by the sale
of this work, it should be at all li-
quidated; and still more, if this notice
of it should induce some rich brother
to assist a cause, which, we un-
hesitatingly introduce as highly de-
serving of his liberality.

The Christian's Remembrance, and the
Pastor's Prayer; Two Sermons, by
William Felton, 8vo. pp. 27. Lon-
don, Palmer.

These sermons were preached to the
author's late congregation, at March,
Isle of Ely, on occasion of his re-
signation of the pastoral office, to take
charge of the Baptist church at Boston,
Lincolnshire. They
They are founded on
Rev. iii. 3., and Num. vi. 24.; they
are distinguished by a knowledge of
his subject, joined to a faithfulness
and pathos, which will cause them
to be read with pleasure, not only
by those connected with his late and
present connections, but also by all
who estimate rightly the truth as it is
in Jesus. We sincerely trust, that
the Lord's blessing may rest upon the

ministerial labours of his servant in
his new sphere of action.

Thoughts in Solitude, or Seven Weeks'
Confinement. By Thomas Lucas,
8vo. pp. 16. Nottingham, Dearden,
London, Palmer.

The contents of this tract, which is divided into six chapters, is principally scripture; there is very little by the author more than the thread which ties them together: he has however supplied a closet companion, which, to the spiritually enlightened reader, who will turn to all the references given, cannot but be profitable.

Funeral Oration for Miss R. Hoole. By Edward Andrews, L. L. D. 32mo. pp. 16. Palmer and Son.

Elegance of language, and beauty of imagery, are, as is usual with this author's writings, very conspicuous: we should have been glad to have seen more spirituality, more simplicity; in

fact, more anxiety to edify than to astonish.

The Saints' Melody: a new selection of upwards of One Thousand Hymns, with some Originals. By David Denham, 24mo. London, Wightman, Palmer.

Some may be disposed to question, whether it be praise, to say, that this, to the best of our recollection, is the most extensive collection of evangelical hymns which has ever been published; it may be added, however, that the judicious discrimination of the compiler has likewise rendered it one of the best. The spiritual worshipper, when raising the song of praise to his God and Father, will not here be offended by having hastily the language of Ashdod thrust into his mouth; and of either singing error, or being compelled to silence, in the middle of his anthem. As far as we have examined the volume, no twang of the foundry jingle appears to have been admitted; the grand and distinguishing doctrines of free grace are kept constantly prominent, in connection with the christian's experience, and devotion in the ordinances of Christ. We ought perhaps to add, that for public worship, they are primarily adapted for congregations, who advocate adult baptism; several hymns being devoted to such an illustration of the ordinance.

Posthumous Letters on Spiritual Subjects, written in the Confidence of Friendship. By Samuel Eyles Pierce, 12mo. pp. 264. London, Palmer and Son.

It is well to gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothiug be lost of the writings of such a father in Israel as was this author; and although particularly with this volume some may object that there is given too much of the privacies of life, the spiritual reader will be gratified by perceiving how entirely, in its every day occurrences, Jesus Christ was indeed the author's all in all.

In the forty-fourth letter, which gives an account of a very painful disorder with which he had been visited, is the following:

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"I was not out of bed for three

days, except to have it made, and
some whole days not even for that.
I had no doubt of the doctor's skill,
and knew him to be a man of God;
but as in my view, there was from the
first, considering my time of life, but
very little hope of recovery, I there-
fore sent secretly, without telling any
one of it, to the greatest physician I
could think of. I was well persuaded
he full well knew my constitution most
accurately, and had very great appre-
hensions of his skill; he accordingly
attended to my request, and prepared
some pills for me to make use of. I
had three boxes, which I was not to
fail taking; one was for the head, the
other was for the heart, the other was
for the lungs, and they operated very
efficaciously on the head, heart, and
lungs; and I made a very free use of
them, and the friend charged me no-
thing; yet he gave me an hint, as I
had found the sovereign efficacy of his
medicines, I might, therefore, when
recovered, express my gratitude to
him and thankfulness for his great
care and attention to me, by recom-
mending him and his healing medicines
to such as might need them. I did
not promise him I would, yet I hoped
I should, and I will give you an ac-
count of each of these as they fitted
up the three boxes."

For the description which occupies pages, we have not space. nearly four We need scarcely add, that the name of this great physician is the Lord Jesus Christ, or the nature of the prescriptions alluded to.

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POETRY.

"I WILL GIVE THEE MY LOVES."

I love thee, Lord, or wish to do,
There's none I seek to love like thee;
Yet, Saviour, if I love or no,

Is difficult to prove to me:
Thou art so high 'bove mortal's love,
Its strongest pinion cannot reach,
'Tis slow when at the swiftest move-
How I should love, () Spirit, teach!

I love thee, Lord, or try to do,

Yet fear I do not try aright;
There's nought in any thing I know,
So passing lovely in my sight;
But trifles will intrude between,

Confuse my thoughts, confound my heart;
To other things I seem to lean-
Lord, why are we so far apart?

I love thee, Lord, or say I do,
Though some will charge it to my face,
'You bring no love of Christ to view,'
I guilty plead to my disgrace;
Too oft complaints crowd round my lip,
Contending there for mastery.
When fain I would its utterance keep,
To speak of Jesus' love to me.

I love thee, Lord, or think I do,
For thy dear people are my choice;
Thy word is sweet, and ever new—
I wish I oftener heard thy voice.
Thine ordinances my delight,

Thy ministers I highly prize;
I want these always in my sight,
But thou'rt more precious in mine eyes.

I love thee, Lord, or ought to do.

For all which thou hast done for me;
When thou didst bleed and suffer too,
A sacrifice on Calvary.
When buried in the rocky tomb,

Triumphant thou didst rise again;
So substituted in my room,

No condemnation can remain.

I love thee, Lord, or hope I do,

I would not harbour rivals here,
Within my breast: thy pow'r renew,
Lest I should love another there.
This fear oft pains me to the heart,
The world itself doth quickly pall
Without my Lord-indeed I'd part
With all for Christ, my all in all.
I love thee, Lord, I know I do,
For thou art every thing to me;
Yea, always precious, ever new;

I love thee more, the more I see.

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LEBANON LEAVES.

"The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."-Rev. xix. 10.

River of prophecy! I love to tread
Thy richly spangled margin, gathering flowers
Of wondrous structure, and of brilliant hue.
How sweet in the soul's summer-tide, when
light

Is shining on thy waters, 'tis to sail

Up to their source, and at the fountain head,
Read the lov'd name of Jesus; or adown
The current as it widens, gaining still
Lovely, and yet more lovely views of Him;
Employment high and suitable for minds
Regenerate, to which they're drawn
As by magnetic influence; climbing thus
By lawful ascent to the courts of heaven,
Associating with angels: entering thus
The council-chamber of the King of kings,
And from the archives of eternity,
Learning the future history of their race.
What though they read in hieroglyphic dark,
In symbol, metaphor, and allegory,

Like the young eagle in the sunbeam, they
Drink at the fount of strength, new strength,

and soon

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To them eternal life I give,
With me for ever they shall live;
Shall with me on my throne sit down,
And wear a never-fading crown.
They ne'er shall perish, nor decay,
While countless ages roll away;

No power can pluck them from my hand,
Secure in me they ever stand!
Though mighty foes design their fall,
My Father greater is than all;
He gave them me-no hellish band

Can pluck them from my Father's hand.
My Father and myself are one,
And were, or ever time begun;
And one in us my sheep shall be,
Join'd in their Head to Deity!

SAGITTARIUS.

66 I HATE PUTTING AWAY."

Let all the myriads, bought with blood,
Conspire in sweetest lay,

To chaunt the matchless grace of Him,
Who hates to put away.
His love is one continued flow,
From everlasting day;
Rolls into vast eternity,

He hates to put away.

When his own spouse (deceiv'd by sin)
Did wander far away;
Unchang'd his heart to her remain'd,
He hates to put away.

The saints who have enjoy'd his smiles,
And felt his healing ray,

Have prov'd by all their wintry nights,

He hates to put away.

Come, sinner, though your sins exceed
The stars that fill the sky;
He will in no wise cast you out,
He hates to put away.

Not all without, nor all within,
Though death and hell dismay;
Can chill his ever-burning love:

He hates to put away.

This glorious fact fills heaven with joy,
And hell with dire dismay;
Then let the saints unceasing sing,

He hates to put away.

When rais'd to yonder brilliant throne,
In ever cloudless day,

Then with what rapture shall I sing,
He hates to put away.
Southwark.

E. M.

66 JESUS SAITH UNTO HER, MARY!"

Mary! 'tis thy Saviour speaks,

He hath burst the gloomy grave; Mary! dry thy mournful cheeks, For the Saviour thee wilt save. Mary! touch me not, not yet

Have I soared the clouds above; Mary! Christ doth not forget,

When his people shew their love.

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Written after a Sermon preached by Rev. W. Bidder, at Mount Zion Chapel, Devonport, Sunday, Nov. 29, 1829.

"Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him."-Isaiah iii. 10.

Say ye unto the righteous man,
It shall be well with thee;
But since none doeth good, no, none,
Where then, O Lord, is he?

If thine own works, poor guilty soul,
Is all thy hope and plea;

While such thy state thou must be told,
It can't be well with thee.

This robe must from thy back be torn,
Thyself quite naked see;
Must fly to Christ, must be new born,
Ere 'twill be well with thee.
So great his love, so rich his grace,
So boundless, full, and free;
Canst thou but see it suits thy case,
It shall be well with thee.
However weak thy faith appears,
Yet fix'd is his decree;
Away with all thy doubts and fears,
It shall be well with thee.

Through all the changing scenes of time,
Whate'er thy trials be;

Though Satan, death, and hell combine,
It shall be well with thee.

Clad with the spotless robe of Christ,
When safe o'er death's cold sea;
Thou'lt with the ransom'd throng rejoice,
And shout, 'Tis well with me!

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THE SPIRITUAL MAGAZINE,

AND

ZION'S CASKET.

"For there are Three that bear record in heaven; the FATHER, the WORD, and the HOLY GHOST: and these Three are One."-1 John v. 7.

"Earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered to the saints."-Jude 3. Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience."-1 Tim. iii. 9.

MARCH, 1838.

CHRIST'S CORONATION DAY, OR THE
SOUL'S ESPOUSALS.

"Go forth, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, and behold king Solomon with the crown where with his mother crowned him, in the day of his espousals, in the day of the gladness of his heart." Sol. Song iii. 11.

In this holy and excellent song, the communion that is between Christ, who is represented under the character of a bridegroom; and the church, who is represented under the character of a bride, is set forth in a heavenly and spiritual dialogue. The principal speakers are the bridegroom and the bride, but the daughters of Zion sometimes bear a part in the dialogue, by whom I understand church members, the ordinary common members of the visible church.

the Lord Jesus Christ and here the daughters of Jerusalem are called forth to behold him in his unspeakable glory and excellency; and indeed he is an excellent and glorious object, glorious in all respects, glorious in his person, glorious in his works, who can be compared unto Him?

But we should notice, likewise, the state and dignity of the glorious person to whom our attention is invited. He is represented under the character of a king, of a crowned king; "Behold king Solomon with the crown wherewith his mother crowned him." Kings appear generally upon solemn occasions adorned with their crowns upon their heads, particularly on their coronation-day. The Lord Jesus Christ is spoken of as a crowned The verse quoted are the words of King: intimating his grandeur, his the bride, wherein she commends the majesty, and glorious excellency. He excellent and glorious Bridegroom, and is the King that has many crowns on where she excites and stirs up the daughters of Jerusalem to come and behold him in his matchless beauty and glory. And here we may notice the blessed object pointed out, king Solomon; by whom we are to understand the Lord Jesus Christ himself, the King of saints, the King who is the Prince of the kings of the earth, greater than all earthly potentates. The things that are spoken of king Solomon in this book, cannot be applied to any other person than the eternal Son of God, March, 1838.]

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his head: he wears the crown of essential glory; he is co-equal and co-essential with the Father; he is God over all blessed for ever, the very same God with the Father: he wears also the crown of his mediatorial glory, the glory he hath as God-Man Mediator; it is a glory that he is designed and appointed to in the councils of peace from eternity. He is the second Adam who is appointed unto glory and honour, Ps. viii. 5. with Heb. ii. 9. There is likewise a crown that parti

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