and Punishments." The subject is a serious one, and it is treated most seriously; it is a practical one, and it is treated practically. For novelty of argument or illustration, the Lecturer does not appear to have sought; but, as will always be the case whenever a thoroughly-examined subject comes into the hands of an original thinker, the old arguments are so urged as to seem possessed of new vigour; the old illustrations are so employed, as to seem to shed new light on the question.

On the whole, we are glad to have the opportunity of noticing this important volume; and we have no doubt that those of our readers who shall acquaint themselves with its pages, will thank us for recommend ing it to them. The Lecturers themselves have rendered no ordinary service to the cause of Christian truth; and even those who are of opinion, as we think, most unhappily for themselves, and most injuriously to others, that the position taken up by catholic orthodoxy is not impregnable, will not be able, if they read this volume with attention and seriousness, to maintain, for a moment, the proposition, that it only consists of metaphysical subtleties, and verbal sophistries.

In conclusion, we again earnestly direct the attention of the reader to

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what we consider to be the real source of the spreading infidelity of the day; namely, the literary and philosophical scepticism, which, notwithstanding its rejection of all that is peculiar and distinguishing in the Christian creed, lays claim to the Christian name, and uses the influence derived from such a dishonest profession, to sap the entire foundations of the Christian temple. Thomas Jefferson, whom even Dr. Priestley calls "a free thinker," contended stoutly that he was Christian of the school of Jesus, though not according to the Gospel of Paul. Long and attentive examination has convinced us, that it is not with the followers of Tom Paine that the battle must be fought. To use the allegory of Bunyan,-and to the more thoughtful of our readers we request leave respectfully, but most earnestly, to recommend the consideration of it, as we are now going to employ it; and the rather, because of the portentous omens which threaten, as well as disturb, our hitherto quiet and happy, because Christian, country, the fire is fed by the man behind, who is continually pouring oil upon it, so that the attempts to extinguish it, not only fail, but cannot prevent its spreading. If the supply of oil were cut off, the fire itself would soon be got under.

Strictures on Mr. O'Connell's Letters to the Wesleyan Methodists, &c. By George Cubitt, Wesleyan-Methodist Minister. 8vo. pp. 80. Mason. It is well known that a few months ago Mr. Daniel O'Connell, the child and champion of political Popery, published two Letters, in which he assailed the character of Mr. Wesley, and of the people in general

who bear his name. He declared Mr. Wesley to have been one of the principal instigators of the riots which took place in London in the year 1781, by which, for a time, law was set at defiance, life was extensively endangered, and an immense destruction of property took place. The Methodists, like their Founder, he declared to be systematic enemies. hot!

to civil and religious liberty. These charges are met by Mr. Cubitt, and are canvassed, not in the spirit of the assailant, but with fairness and candour. The result, as every one must have been aware beforehand, is highly satisfactory. The foul charge against Mr. Wesley, especially, is proved to be without the shadow of a foundation, Its only authority is a forged letter, which his Popish adversary, Father O'Leary, published about sixty years ago. This controversy with the Irish Agitator exhibits, in a very striking light, the unchanged character of Popery: diabolically malignant, and impudently reckless of truth. There can be no doubt, from this unprovoked attack upon Mr. Wesley's good name, that, were such Papists as are represented by Mr. O'Connell to gain the ascendancy in this country, one of their first acts would be, to disinter his bones, consume them by fire, and then scatter them to the winds, as the fathers of these people did the bones of Wickliffe. In reading Mr. Cubitt's pamphlet, we have been forcibly reminded of the following words of Scripture: "Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee." (Jude 9.) We recommend the pamphlet to all who feel an interest in seeing truth, in its simplicity and power, arrayed against gratuitous slander and invective.

Solitude improved by Divine Meditation; or, A Treatise proving the Duty, and demonstrating the Necessity, Excellency, Usefulness, Natures, Kinds, and Requisites of Divine Meditation.

By

Nathaniel Ranew, some time Minister of Felstead, in Essex. A. D. 1670. 18mo. pp. 341. Religious Tract Society.-A neat and readable reprint of a very edifying and useful tract, which had long been extremely rare.

The complete Duty of Man: or, A System of doctrinal and practical Christianity. To which are added, Forms of Prayer and Offices of Devotion, for the various Circumstances of Life. Designed for the Use of Families. By H. Venn, A. M., Rector of Yelling in Huntingdonshire, and Chaplain to the Earl of Buchan. A new Edition, carefully revised and corrected, with a Memoir of the Author. 12mo. pp. 418. Religious Tract Society. Few books in the English language have either been more extensively read, or more generally useful, than the manual of Mr. Venn, of which a neat and cheap reprint is now before us. In this edition the work is greatly en

riched by an interesting and instructive memoir of the very pious author, and by a well-engraved portrait.

Gradations in Reading and Spelling, upon an entirely new and original Plan, by which Dissyllables are rendered as easy as Monosyllables: to which are now added numerous entertaining and instructive Reading Lessons in Prose and Verse, &c. By Henry Butter. Twentysecond Edition. 12mo. pp. 180. Whittaker. A greatly improved edition of a very useful and justly popular elementary book.

Advice to Mothers on the Management of their Offspring. By Pye Henry Chavasse, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London. 18mo. pp. 148. Longman.-It is to be feared that many children suffer greatly, and that others are brought prematurely to the grave, by the injudicious treatment which they receive. Those who are entrusted with the care of the rising race will derive great benefit from the advices contained in this very sensible and well-written volume. Its design is not to instruct mothers in the practice of medicine,— an evil much to be deprecated; but to show by what means children may be the most effectually preserved from disease, and kept in a state of health and vigour. It cannot be too widely circulated, especi ally among mothers of limited experience.

Gift to a Domestic. 32mo. pp. 163. Religious Tract Society.-A pious and scriptural manual, well adapted to promote the spiritual and moral benefit of

servants.

The Captivity of the Jews, and their Return from Babylon. 24mo. pp. 192. Religious Tract Society.-A valuable sketch of that part of the Jewish history to which it refers; and one which throws an interesting light upon many of the prophecies of holy writ.

The Presence of God with his People: a Sermon delivered in Wesley-Chapel, Halifax, on Friday, Oct. 25th, 1839. By Francis A. West. Published at the Request of the Leaders' Meetings. 8vo. Mason.-This is a very elaborate and excellent discourse, not inferior, we believe, to any that have been called forth in connexion with our late Centenary festival. It is founded upon 1 Kings viii. 55-61; and applies to the Wesleyan body, with admirable effect, the praise, the prayer, and the charge, which are expressed in these solemn words of the Israelitish King. The sermon is characterized by a becoming zeal in be half of Protestant Christianity, in opposition to the destructive dogmas of

Popery, with which the nation is at present threatened.

The Spirit of a great People: a Sermon, delivered in the Brunswick and the Great-Homer-street Chapels, Liverpool, on Friday, Oct. 25th, 1839, on occasion, of the religious Celebration of the Centenary of Wesleyan Methodism. By John. Anderson. Published by Request. 8vo. pp. 42. Mason-Mr. Anderson's text is Joshua xvii. 14-18, which, with great ingenuity, he applies to the Methodist Connexion throughout the world. The sermon is devout, animated, eloquent, and impressive, and is worth preserving as a memorial of the holy occasion on which it was delivered.

The Good Shepherd. By the Author of "The Penitent's Prayer." 32mo. pp. 80. Religious Tract Society.

A Treatise on the popular Progress of English History: being an Introduction to the Study of the Great Civil War of the Seventeenth Century. By John Forster, Esq., of the Inner Temple. 18mo. pp. 79. Longman.

Jesus Christ the Brightness of Glory. A Discourse on Hebrews i. 2, 3. By Thomas Bradbury. A. D. 1729. 24mo. pp. 70. Religious Tract Society.

Popery in England; being the Sub stance of five Lectures, delivered in Little-Prescot-street Meeting-house, by the Rev. C. Stovel, on the injurious Effects of Popery in England. 12mo. pp. 136. T. Ward and Co.-A correspondent, in another part of the present Number, (p. 142,) mentions Mr. Stovel's Lectures, and their subjects. Having read them ourselves, we are glad to find that we are able to join our judicious and righthearted friend in calling them " valuable Lectures." We learn from the preface, that when the Lectures were delivered, certain "Catholics" (so Mr. Stovel in his courtesy calls them) "distributed a number of their tracts at the chapeldoors, behaving, at the same time, with not quite so much modesty as on such occasions is to be desired." We believe that it will yet be seen that they who give an undivided allegiance to the Eng. lish Monarch, do not stand in the same position as they do who, by acknowledg. ing the Bishop of Rome as their spiritual Sovereign, lay down a principle which may easily be made to affect their civil character. Many have argued about "liberty of conscience," on the most general principles, overlooking the exact position of the spiritual subjects of the Roman Pontiff. Locke was very liberal on the subject of Toleration, and wrote what has not yet received a reply but

:

Locke did not mix up the English Dissenters and Papists in one undistinguished mass, as though the civil position of the former, could not be sustained without making allies of the latter. Religious liberty may be defended without including the defence of religious tyranny. And the whole conduct of the Romanists, latterly, has proved that they are as friendly to religious liberty as ever they were, that is, that they are its deadly foes. Mr. Stovel will not be accused of political illiberalism by any who read his Lectures; but they will think, that if the fearfully heavy charges he alleges be well-grounded, and he is evidently very cautious, it is right that English Protestants should be on their guard. What will Mr. O'Connell say to this brief, but most significant sentence, the more sting, ing from its coolness?" Ireland has no calamity equal to that of her sensual habits, and her subjection to this creed.” Or to this?" It appears in every nation, wearing the features of the mastersin, as if determined to exhaust the forbearance of heaven, and complete the catastrophe of man."

The Life and Times of the Rev. William Milne, D. D., Missionary to China, illustrated by Biographical Annals of Asiatic Missions, from primitive to Protestant Times; intended as a Guide to Missionary Spirit. By Robert Philip, Author of the Life and Times of Bunyan and Whitefield, &c. Crown 8vo. pp. 488. John Snow. Mr. Philip has given us a volume which may take its place along with those published by Gutzlaff, Medhurst, and Williams, and will not be an unworthy companion for the Memoir of Dr. Morison. It is at once an interesting and a useful volume. The notices of former days, and of the worthies who flourished in them, are really valuable ones.

Continental India. Travelling Sketch

and historical Recollections, illustrating the Antiquity, Religion, and Manners of the Hindoos, the Extent of British Conquests, and the Progress of Missionary Operations. By J. W. Massie, M. R.I.A. In two Volumes. 8vo. pp. 477, 478. T. Ward and Co.We are glad to see the public attention called so particularly to India, by persons who know how to give faithful and instructive representations. Mr. Massie's volumes contain a large quantity of very useful information. Occasionally, he tries to play the liberal, and writes about education without distinction of creed; but it is plain, from the general tenor of the volume, that he merely uses a pretty,

plausible phrase, without understanding its meaning. Education without distinction of creed? Education alike suited to the believer in Brahma, or Budhu, on the one hand; and to the believer in Him, to whom belongs "that great and terrible name, the Lord our God," on the other? Mr. Massie uses a party phrase, the full significance of which he has never weighed; and the volumes convince us that he would shrink back from yielding to a Socinian what yet his professed principle would demand. We do Mr. Massie this justice; but we cannot help saying, that it were better that these phrases, to which a man, having used them, would not like to be bound, should be thrown aside. With an occasional exception of this kind, to which honesty to the reader requires that we should distinctly refer, we have perused these volumes with much pleasure.

Voyages to and from the Cape of Good Hope; with an Account of a Journey into the Interior of South Africa. By the Rev. John Campbell. Intended for the Young. 18mo. pp. 248. Religious Tract Society.

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Old Humphrey's Addresses. pp. 320. Religious Tract Society. Transplanted Flowers: or, Memoir of Mrs. Rumpff; and of the Duchess de Broglie, Daughter of Madame de Staël. By Robert Baird. 18mo. pp. 102. Religious Tract Society.

Practical Reflections on the Sufferings and Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. By the Rev. F. A. A. Gonthier, Minister of the Gospel at Nismes. 24mo. pp. 116. Religious Tract Society.

Popery Unveiled, in six Lectures. 18mo. pp. 196. Religious Tract Society.

This is a batch of religious publications which we are not willing merely to announce, without directing particular attention to each. Though not voluminous, they are all useful: the last, Popery Unveiled," is really valuable. If works like these, and Mr. Stovel's Lectures, (mentioned above,) be extensively read, and they who will not read such short publications as these, hold their Protestantism so very loosely, that a hint about Smithfield would send them all to mass, let such treatises, we repeat, be extensively read, and, by the blessing of God, we shall await the perhaps not distant trial, seriously, but with no fear as to the result.

The History of the Moravian Mission among the Indians in North America, from its Commencement to the present Time. With a preliminary Account

of the Indians. Sources. By a thren's Church.

From the most authentic Member of the BreFoolscap 8vo. pp. 316. Seeleys. A few years ago, such a work would have been published as a large and expensive volume. It is now brought within the reach of all. Of course it is not the less valuable for the form in which it appears, and which makes it accessible so much more extensively. All who are interested in Missionary reading, will be glad of this valuable summary of one very important Mission.

The new Eton Greek Grammar; or, The Eton Greek Grammar in English: in which the Rules of Syntax and of Prosody are translated on the same Page with the Latin, and the Analogy of the Greek and Latin Languages fully developed. With many Additions to the Text. Together with practical and philosophical Notes. By Clement Moody, Magdalene Hall, Orford, Editor of the New Eton Latin Grammar. 12mo. pp. 204. Longmans.-A valuable addition to our school-book stock. Messrs. Longman have furnished some important contributions, both for the school, and for private tuition.

The Pictorial History of Palestine. Part VII. Charles Knight.-Still preserving its interest, both in matter and form.

Ward's Library: Jahn's Biblical Antiquities. Medium 8vo. pp. 240. T. Ward and Co.-This, with the former part, Jahn's "History of the Hebrew Commonwealth," will furnish the English reader with two of the most valuable works on Judaic antiquity which continental diligence and learning have composed.

The Revival of Religion. By Andrew Reed, D. D. 8vo. pp. 102. T. Ward and Co.

The Day of Pentecost. By Andrew Reed, D. D. 8vo. pp. 38. T. Ward and Co.-Two useful pamphlets.

Socialism, as a religious Theory, irrational and absurd. The first of three Lectures on Socialism. By J. E. Giles: (Baptist Minister, Leeds.) 8vo. pp. 48. And, Socialism, in its moral Tendencies, compared with Christianity. The second of three Lectures on Socialism. By J. E. Giles. 8vo. pp. 48. Simpkins.-We hope Mr. Giles will be encouraged to complete the plan he has projected, of considering the whole subject, though somewhat summarily, yet carefully, in three Lectures. The two already published prove, that the series, though brief, will be valuable.