willing labourers already engaged in the work; and it is plain, that 66 HIS INTOLERANCE KNOWS NO LJMITS, BUT THE WANT OF POWER." Mr. Fuller's able Apology closes with Extracts of a Letter from Lieut. Col. Sandys, who resided 22 years in India; and who gives the fallest testimony to the veracity of the Missionaries. A Letter to the same effect is added from W. Cunninghame, Esq. late Assistant Judge at Dinagepore. We gladly refer our readers to the whole of Mr. Fuller's Apology, which cannot fail to interest every pious mind in the welfare of the East India Missions; and which, we hope, will effectually counteract these virulent attempts which have lately been made against them. A Sermon, occasioned by the Death of Mr. John Bailey, of Hackney, preached at Ram's Chapel, Homerton. By the Rev. W. B. Williams, M. A. Minister of the said Chapel, &c. Price is. 6d. to A DISCOURSE composed, as the author informs us, on the Saturday, - preached on the Sunday, annotated, as we may suppose, on the Monday, and sent to the press on the Tuesday, might be permitted pass on its way, if not injurious, without any let or molestation from a Reviewer. It is not the quo modo, but the quon, it is the utile and the bonum which we regard; and we wish we had more to point out in the present instance. The text is Job v. 26; from which we learn (what we are told is a subject not often discussed) 1, That the full age attained by some of the servants of God is to be esteemed a privilege; — 2, That at such a period, death is a privilege also. To his sermon, the preacher has added critical Notes, copied from Parkhurst and others; and Extracts of Poetry, &c. from Wailer, Anacreon, Juvenal, Mrs. Piozzi, and Shakespeare. Highly as we regard useful criticism and Biblical llustration, we think the time hort enough for our faculties) might have been spent more advantage ously in enriching the sermon, on such an occasion, with a more explicit avowal of the way of salvation.' As critics, we do not agree with him in his preference of the old translation of the Psalms (or Prayer-Book translation) to the present authorized version; nor do we wish the just confidence of the people in that version to be shaken, even by the Prayer-Book, or a regular clergyman. There is an Appendix to this Sermon; the object of which appears to be, to prove to the satisfaction of some of the regular clergy, that Ram's Chapel was never under the Toleration Act, nor withdrawn from the Establishment; and that the irregularity of Mr. Eyre could never make this a Dissenting chapel, tho' he himself might have been punished for it.' Of this we waive any opi ion but we are grieved to find that the successor of JoHN ETRE, the pious, the liberal, the indefatigable and useful JouN EYRE, Could find nothing to print concerning him, but that he might have been punished for his irregularity. The minister of Ram's Chapel might at least have said as much as a rigid and regular censor pronounced of Watts: Happy will be that minister whose mind is disposed, by his preaching and his labours, to imitate him in all but his irregularity, nevolence to man and his reverence to copy his beto God.' if the regular clergy must have satisfaction, and the minister of Ram's Chapel desire the expiation of its irregularities, let it be done in some decorous way; but, to us at least, this sacrifice is too costly, too precious!!! Sermons, occasioned by the Sudden Death of the Rev. Peter Thomson, late Minister of the Scottish Church, Leeds: to which is prefixed, A Memoir of his Life. By Adam Thomson, Minister of the Associate Congregation in Coldstream. Price 3s. 6d. TNESE Sermons, independent of the scriptural piety and good sense which they contain, will form an interesting monument of affectionale esteem for departed worth. They present to us the tender and devout workings of the heart of a brother, standing by a brother's grave, ministering to the bereaved church divine instruction and consolation. The text of the first sermon, entituled, The Distress occasioned by the Death of dear Friends,' is singularly suitable, and furnishes occasion of many impressive and useful thoughts. It is a part of David's lamentation over the death of his beloved Jonathan: I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan; very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women." The second and third Sermons treat of the Consolations which support Believers when their Pious Friends are removed by Death. By these, the reader's mind is prepared for the consideration of the subject of the last ser mon in the volume: The Future Happiness of the Saints, in having all Causes of Grief removed.' To the Sermons is prefixed a well written, affectionate, but modest Memoir of his deceased brother, who seems to have been a young divine of respectable talents, distinguished goodness of heart, and engaging manners. The Memoir will be read, especially by young ministers, with advantage, as it exhibits an interesting picture of pastoral fidelity, compassion, unwearied diligence, and confidence in God. To stir up their minds to deeds of beneficence, and animate them to stand ready to every good work,' we shall subjoin the following inci dent, which strongly marks the humane workings of Mr. Thomson's heart: When the news of Lord Nelson's victory over the combined fleets arrived, it excited in Leeds, as in all other places, the most heartfelt expressions of joy. By those who were acquainted with Mr. T.'s loyal and patriotic spirit, it will be readily believed, that he shared in the sentiment which such an event was calculated to inspire: but be, at the same time, greatly deplored the loss which had been sustained; and he was particularly concerned for the situation of those who were made widows and fatherless. This so much engaged his thoughts, as to make him propose a plan, which he had the happiness to see adopted, for affording them some partial relief. He wrote a letter to the Printer of the Leeds Mercury on the subject. In being among the first, and perhaps the very first, to propose this scheme of benevolence, Mr. T. deserved the gratitude of his country. What was of more consequence to him, however, he had the approbation of his own mind, in having been thus instrumental in causing the heart of the widow and the fatherless to sing for joy. Besides the very liberal contribution for Mr. T.'s widow and orphan children, made in a few days by the kind and generous people of Leeds, and which amounted to nearly £500, his congregation have lately, at a considerable expence, erected a beautiful marble monument to his memory; which is engraved an elegant inscription, by the Rev. W. Wilson, of Greenock. on Obstacles to Success in the Religious Education of Children. A Sermon by the Rev. Robert Winter, at the Monthly Meeting, Jan. 7, 1808. Price 1s. THE unspeakable importance of the subject of this discourse, and the hope that the plain and practical observations of which it consists, may, through the divine blessing, be the means of counteracting the principal Obstacles to Success in Religious Education,' induced the author to sacrifice his own inclina. tions to the request of his respected brethren and friends, before whom it was delivered.' Such is the author's apology for a publication, which, instead of needing apology, calls for the thanks of those parents who are aware of what an awful charge is committed to their hands. The text, Although my house be not so with God, is merely a motto to the discourse, in which, after stating the question, What are the obstacles: &c., and making some preliminary observations, the author proceeds to trace the want of -- success to, 1. The superficial regard which is often paid to this object in families, where it is not wholly omitted (including schools, on which there are some just strictures). 2. The relaxation of domestic discipline. 3. The opposite extreme of undue severity.-4. The limitation of religious instruction to principles, whilst their influence on the heart and character are (is) greatly disregarded. 5. The unsuitable temper and conduct of parents and heads of families, who impart the best instruc6. The neglect of young persons in religious assemblies; and, 7. The unrestrained habits and customs of the present age; which weaken the sanction of parental authority, and the influence of domestic obligation.' The discourse is closed with suitable reflections. tions. This sketch of its interesting contents, will, we trust, induce many of our readers to peruse the sermon ; which, we dare promise, will amply Repay their attention. We sincerely hope that numerous families will derive solid and permanent advantage from this judicious discourse, on a subject which is confessedly of prime importance, the Religious Education of Children;' in which, we greatly fear, there is, even among many pious and worthy people, a lamentable deficiency. National Calamities a enforced : Sermon, preached at Blackburn, on Feb. 17, 1808, the Day pointed for a National Fast. By Joseph Fletcher, A. M.. THE request of friends induced the modest and amiable author of this discourse to consent to its pub lication. If an apology may be founded on the circumstance of its being the first sermon which he has published, he has that apology to plead. The text is Psalm xivi. 8. Four observations fill up Mr. F.'s design, and to the following purport: Desolations which result from natural causes are to be considered as the works of the Lord, as also are those which result from the immediate agency of man, national desolations are the effect of God's displeasure against national iniquity, and the devout observation of them will lead to sincere humiliation before God. These remarks are illustrated in a sensible and argumentative manner but the subject is treated in too general a strain of elucidation. It does not display that bold appeal to facts, those affecting delineations of character, and those impressive addresses to the conscience, which we could always wish to see in our Fast Day productions: yet the manly sense and sterling piety here observable, lead us to augur something very favourable to the church and the world, both from his miaistry and his pen. Strict Fidelity and Holy Fear: a Sermon on the Death of the Rev. Cornelius Winter, preached at the Interment. By W. Bishop, Gloucester. Price is. THE death of ministers, the most eminent in the church of Christ, sheuld arouse our sensibility, and awaken our diligence. The loss of the venerable Winter is an event of no ordinary magnitude. provement, Its im therefore, becomes more generally interesting than that This of any common character. mournful office is performed by Mr. Bishop in a judicious, faithful, and affectionate manner. The text is strikingly suitable to the character of the deceased: He was a faithful man, and feared God above many. Neh. vii. 2.-These words Mr.B. considers, as presenting to us, first, A character,-a faithful man; 2dly, Its source, - the fear of God; and, 3dly, Its excellence, above many. The subject is well handled; and most impressively applied in describing Mr. Winter's super-eminent worth. The improvement contains many faithful hints, especially to the church now bereaved of their lamented pastor. A short extract must close our report, though not without recommending the sermon to general perusal: ~ Go to him when you would, meet him where you might, and trace him where you could, he was the same man, the same charac ter. What he was in the pulpit, that he was in the parlour; what he was in the church, he was in the world; what he appeared to be in your houses, he actually was in his own. In him all was consistent, all was fair. His profession went not beyond his character, Many have thought, with me, that we never met with so much modesty of profession united to such excellence of character.' P, 10, 11. 4 Token of grateful Esteem for the Memory of the late Rev. Corne lius Winter: a Sermon, preached at Fulwood, near Taunton, Jan. 24, 1808. By T, Golding. 1s, We admire the good design and amiable spirit of Mr. Golding. His text is well chosen, from Acts xi. 24, He was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost, and of faith.' The several expressions in this passage are explained in their order, and applied to this eminent character in a manner creditable to the talents, the affection, and gratitude of the author. A few inaccuracies have met us in this sermon; yet it contains so Many traits of Mr. Winter's character, that we cannot refrain from urging every minister, and particularly every young minister of the gospel, to peruse and study a model here presented to him, as highly worthy to be admired and imi tated. We should have transcribed several passages from both the sermons, descriptive of the excellent character of Mr. Winter; but reserve our observations on the narratives till the appearance of Mr. Jay's Me moir. The Importance of Personal Religion in Times of National Calamity: a Sermon, preached in Orange Street and Union Chapels, on the Fast Day, Feb. 17, 1808. By J. Cobbin. Price 1s. God, are protected by him, but cannot avail for sinners who are ripe for judgment.' These topics. are discussed in a serious and practical manner, and abundantly supported by Scripture language; but afford nothing memorable for quo, tation, An Essay on the Iaspiration of the Holy Scriptures, and a Disserta-› tion on Family Worship. To the former are subjoined Notes, by the Rey, A, Bower, late of Aberdeen, 12mo, 18. 6d, THE doctrine of the plenary inspiration of the holy Scriptures is of much more importance than even many of the genuine friends of Christianity seem to imagine. Because the same truth may be expressed in different languages, and in different words of the same language, it has been supposed that the inspired writers possessed a discretionary power of employing any form of words they deemned proper. The writer of this Essay espouses a different opinion; and attempts to prove his proposition, not from abstract reasoning, but the express declarations of Scripture. He has commented on every passage which he considered as appropriate to his purpose, discovers great ingenuity,, an extensive acquaintance with the tenor of divine revelation, and a great savour of evangelical truth. The short Essay on Family Worship, clearly shews the necessity under which all Christians are to attend to this duty. A Letter is introduced, which was addressed to his brother, a clergyman, who was remarkable for his contempt of evangelical truth; and which is distinguished by its pungency and faithfulness. The first and second of these the va luable author had nearly finished mer was have been just to the memory of Mr. Booth, nor respectful to society. The abilities of Mr. Booth are so well known, and so justly appreciated by the public, that nothing here need be said on the subject. The present Work forms a neat little volume; and the serious reader will, no doubt, be amply rewarded in its perusal *. LITERARY NOTICE. WE understand that Five Volumes of the late Rev. Mr. Newton's excellent Works are nearly ready for the public; and the Sixth Volume, containing the Original Pieces, is in the press. *We observed a Note, by the Editor, p. 97, which casts a reflection on Mr. Fuller; a regard to whose character induces us to insert the following Letter in this place, as we have his permission to use it in any way we think proper : — To the Editor. • Sir, 'It was not till within a few days that I saw a small piece, entitled, ‹ Mr. Booth's Posthumous Works.' Some parts of it I read with much pleasure, especially a piece called A Fragment:' but in p. 97, I found a Note, by the Editor, charging me with something bordering on disingenuity, in having published a conversation like that contained in my Three Dialogues, when Death had imposed silence on the pen and tongue of Mr. B.' • The Editor of Mr. B.'s Pieces seems to think that the Dialogues contain a private conversation; when, in fact, they are an answer to certain parts of his Sermon on Divine Justice, especially to the Appendix, thrown into the form of Dialogues. "As to their coming out after Mr. B's decease, that was a circumstance merely accidental. I am not conscious of his decease having any influence whatever on my conduct in the affair. Mr. B. in his lifetime, saw and read the statements contained in the Dialogues; and that in a much more ample form than they there appcar. He also proposed writing his thoughts on the subjects, in a private letter; which, if he had done, instead of opposing them in his sermon on Divine Justice, I had never printed the Dialogues: but as he thought proper to appeal to the public, my controverting his sentiments in that appeal, was, as the Editor himself is obliged to acknowledge, no other than exercising an undoubted right. If any imagine that I wish to diminish the respect so justly paid to the memory of Mr. B. they do me injustice. I always revered his character, though, in some particulars, I thought differently from him. I am, Sir, yours, &c. ANDREW FULLER.' SELECT LIST OF RELIGIOUS PUBLICATIONS. S. Burder's Scriptural Expositor, Dr. Hawker's Commentary, Part Memoirs of the Rev. Cor.Winter, Six Sermons on the Church Catechism. By the Rev. W. B. Williams, · 4. B. 8vo, 3s. A Sermon on Education, by D. Boge, for the Dissenters Grammar:chool. Is. H. Neale's History of the Jews, Fuller's Apology for Christian Missions. In Three Parts, each 2s. 6d. 1 A Defence of the Principal Doctrines of Evangelical Religion; in a Letter to a Barrister. By a LaySvo, 3s. man. An Appeal to the Legislature and the Public, in Answer to the Hints of a Barrister. By an Evangelical Preacher. 2s. Stubborn Facts' examined, and 12mo, is. |