Reviews. Mission Life in the Islands of the Pacific. John Snow and Co., Paternoster Row. MISSION life is here illustrated in the labours of the Rev. A. Buzacott in the Island of Rarotonga. It is scarcely inferior in interest both to the church and the world to the works of Moffat and John Williams. Those, indeed, embrace a wider field of enterprise, and this is chiefly confined to one spot; but on that very account it is more adapted for a complete model to missionaries in general. To a young man about to devote himself to missionary labour this book will prove invaluable. It will teach him the various qualifications, both natural and acquired, that he ought to possess, and how to make the best use of them. It will faithfully forewarn him of the trials and difficulties he will meet with, not in an aspect to discourage, but to animate his zeal. They who wish to enkindle and stimulate a missionary spirit in others will do well to aid to their utmost the circulation of this volume. As a display of the triumphs of the gospel over every species of barbarity and crime, it is profitable to all. Greek Vocabulary to the New Teslament. Samuel Bagster and Sons, Paternoster Row. THIS little volume consists of two parts, the former of which contains all the root-words in the Greek Testament, and the latter their derivatives and com pounds. It cannot fail to be helpful to the attainment of such a knowledge of the original language of the New Testament as every minister of the gospel ought to possess. Of all studies, none perhaps so early and so constantly brings its own reward. The very words of inspiration are here made our own, and they are found not to be too numerous or too complicated for an ordinary understanding, with a fair share of patience and perseverance, to acquire. Even where the Greek Testament has not been mastered in early life, it is seldom too late to begin. But a few books of easy access are needful for the purpose, and this is one of them. Chequer Alley. A Story of successful Christian Work. By the Rev. FREDERICK W. BRIGGS. Hamilton, Adams, and Co., Paternoster Row. WOULD any one know how much can be done for the most degraded of mankind by humble and persevering efforts, accompanied with faith and prayer, let him read this little book. If he would know how the most heathenish and barren courts of our city may be made to bud and blossom as the rose, let him read this book. If he is saying, What can I do towards such a great and blessed change, let him read this book. We do not endorse all its doctrinal sentiments, but we thoroughly commend its practical piety and zeal. The Royal Rights of the Lord Jesus. By WM. LEASK, D.D. Partridge, 9, Paternoster Row. DR. LEASK is a thorough-going Millenarian; he delights in anticipating the advent of our Lord, and both in prose and poetry makes it his chosen theme It is well that there are a few reasonable men to maintain and declare this truth, for never was a doctrine so sadly abused. Whenever a good man is more than usually weak in the head, he is sure to start a new theory upon Daniel and the Apocalypse. The vagaries of modern prophecy-expositors would be enough to make us utterly sick of all allusion to prophecy, were it not that the Lord's word must ever command our reverence. Dr. Leask has an interesting, flowing, graceful style, and his theme is well considered. As to the subject itself, despite the remarks we have made, we still consider it to be one of the weightiest topics with which the human mind can be occupied. History of Baptists and their Principles, Century by Century to the Present Time. By WM. STOKES. Second Edition. Elliot Stock. THIS is an exceedingly excellent attempt at a most necessary work. We think that a first-class history of the Baptists is yet to be written, but will probably not appear within the next fifty years. For Ever and Ever. A College noster-row. WITHIN So short a compass we have seldom met with so much cogent argument. Would that all who have been staggered by the apparent force of the specious statements of modern errorists would read this short, but forcible treatise. The doctrine of the eternity of future punishment might in itself ap- WE are glad to see an old favourite in a simplicity, piety, and force. NOTE. In a former notice of Mr. Macau lay's book on the Sabbath, we spoke upon the belief that Calvin and Luther had been proved by him to be upon what is believed to be the orthodox side; but we have been convinced by quotations sent to us by a in error, and that those great men did not much esteemed correspondent, that we were hold the current views of the Sabbath. We do not attach any importance to this fact, but we do attach great importance to our own candour and honesty, and therefore beg to stand corrected. Notices. THE recognition of the Rev. E. Comp-good promise of the future, under the care of its new minister. ton as pastor of the Baptist Church at Broughton, in Hampshire, took place A tea meeting was held in Bedford on Monday evening, the 25th of June. Gospel Hall, Sylvan Grove, Old Kent Joseph Parsons, Esq., presided. H. M. Road, on Wednesday evening, June Bombas, Esq., Barrister at Law, in his 20th. After tea there was a public office as deacon, related the past history meeting. Mr. Mead, an elder of the of the church, and spoke of its duties Tabernacle, took the chair. The Hall under the present encouraging circum- was crowded to excess, and the people stances. The Rev. G. Rogers, of listened with evident pleasure to earnest the Metropolitan Tabernacle, who had and stirring speeches, delivered by preached to the people twice on the Messrs. Hill, Wilkinson, Irving, Ennals, Sabbath, gave the charge to the minister. Honor, Bunning, and Mace, students of Addresses were then given by the Revs. the Pastor's College. There seems to C. Chambers, of Romsey; R. Caven, of be a good prospect of raising a cause Southampton; R. Tyrrell, of Stock-in this destitute locality. Mr. Rudall bridge; and E. Compton. This cause commenced this work about three weeks has already begun to revive, and to give ago in a room near Hatcham Road, under great disadvantages. The first | noon service by reading the Scriptures Sunday he had but one or two adult and prayer. The Rev. H. Anderson, of hearers. God blessed the Word, and Bratton, proposed the usual questions to in a few weeks the room was too small the church and pastor, which were for the attendants. The above Hall answered in a brief but very satisfactory was taken, and by the earnest and united manner. The Rev. T. G. Rooke, of efforts of the friends who have surrounded Frome, offered the ordination prayer. him, a good work is being carried on. The charge was given by Mr. Rogers, The last two or three Sunday evenings of the Tabernacle College, and the service the Hall has been filled. A Sunday school was concluded by Mr. Perkins, of Waris commenced. From present appear- minster. After a large public tea, Mr. ances our brother has every reason to Rogers presided at the meeting in the "thank God and take courage." evening, and addresses were given by the Rev. T. G. Rooke, on the constitution of a Christian church; by the Rev. H. Anderson, on the duties of the church to its pastor; by the Rev. A. Rowland, LL.B., Independent, on the relative duties of church members; and by Mr. Page, on the different qualifications of church members for usefulness. Mr. Cloak, of Beckington; Mr. Blewett, of Westbury; and Mr. Pearce, also took part in the service. Mr. Pearce has a prospect of much comfort and usefulness. Recognition services, in connection with the settlement of the Rev. John Murphy, late of the Metropolitan Tabernacle College, at the Baptist Chapel, New Swindon, in Wiltshire, were held ou Tuesday, the 23rd of July. In the afternoon the Rev. G. J. Pillgrem, Independent, read the Scriptures and prayed. The Rev. J. J. Brown, of Cirencester, asked the usual questions. Mr. Mearing replied on behalf of the church, and Mr. Murphy gave a brief and clear account of his conversion, his call to the ministry, his denominational preferences, and his doctrinal creed. The dedication prayer was offered by the Rev. H. Gilmour, of Stratton. The charge was delivered by the Rev. G. Rogers, of the Tabernacle College. The Rev. R. Breeze, the former pastor, concluded the service with prayer. In the evening, after a numerously attended tea meeting, the chair was taken by Mr. Murphy. Mr. Brown stated the nature of a Christian church; Mr. Barns, of Trowbridge, reminded the church of its duties; Mr. Whitaker, of Cheltenham, spoke of the claims of the world upon the church; Mr. Perkins, of Warminster, upon the claims of the young; and Mr. Page, of Calne, upon the necessity of unity. Mr. Pearce, of Frome, spoke in commendation of Mr. Murphy as a fellow student. The whole services were well attended, and the prospects were most encouraging. On Thursday, the 5th of July, Mr. Percy H. Pearce, of the Tabernacle College, was recognized as pastor of the Baptist Church at Frome, formerly under the care and entirely raised by Mr. Holroyd, by whom also a handsome chapel has recently been built, and is now being generously put in trust. Mr. Page, of Calne, commenced the after On Wednesday, the 11th of July, Mr. J. Cole, from the Metropolitan Tabernacle College, was publicly recognised as the pastor of the Baptist Church at Burnham, in Essex. In the afternoon service the Rev. J. Frampton, of Southminster, read the Scriptures and prayed. The Rev. J. T. Wigner, late of Lynn, Norfolk, asked the usual questions, to which the church and pastor gave suitable replies. The dedication prayer was offered by the Rev. P. Hayward, of Rochford. The charge was given by the Rev. G. Rogers, of the Tabernacle College. The Rev. J. Guy concluded with prayer. About 200 had tea together in an adjoining room. At the evening meeting Mr. Rogers presided; the Rev. G. Seymour, of Steeple, prayed; the Rev. J. T. Wigner gave an address to the church. Addresses were also given by the Rev. A. H. Stote, of Earl's Colne; the Rev. J. Guy, a Primitive Methodist; Mr. Robinson, a Village Missionary; the Rev. P. Hayward, an Independent; the Rev. J. Frampton, an Independent; and the Rev. G. Seymour, an Independent. The day was much enjoyed by all parties. On Tuesday, the 17th of July, Mr. A. H. Stote, of the Tabernacle College, was publicly recognised as pastor of the Prayer was offered by Mr. E. Spurrier. The charge to the church was delivered by the Rev. John Cox, of Ipswich. Addresses were then given by Mr. H. Hill, of the College; Mr. T. Črudgington, from Portsmouth; Mr. Cole; Mr. Spurrier; Mr. Stote, and from the chair. Baptist Church, in the new and spacious | Cole, of Burnham, read the Scriptures. Chapel at Earl's Colne, in Essex. The day was very fine, and there was a large gathering of friends from all the surrounding parts. The afternoon service was commenced with prayer by the Rev. | R. S. Woodrow, of Halsted. The Rev. J. Richardson, of Bures, read the Scriptures. The Rev. W. Bentley, of Sudbury, asked the usual questions, which were responded to by Mr. A. Tawell, one of the deacons, and by the pastor. The dedication prayer was offered by the Rev. John Frost, of Deverell Street, London. The charge to the minister was given by the Rev. G. Rogers, of the Tabernacle College. The Rev. W. Johnson, of Halsted, concluded with prayer. A public tea meeting was held in a barn, well fitted and decorated for the occasion. At the evening meeting the Rev. G. Rogers presided. The Rev. J. Toll, of Halsted, gave out a hymn; the Rev. J. | During the week commencing 11th June, a bazaar was held in the schoolroom of Stepney Green Tabernacle, to assist in liquidating the remaining debt upon the building. Mr. Spurgeon kindly opened the bazaar, and thus greatly promoted its success. The results were most satisfactory, and the friends at Stepney feel grateful to God for his kindness, and to the many friends who came to their help. Mr. Ness desires in this public manner to thank those who generously sent contributions, and by other means assisted in the undertaking. Pastor's College, Metropolitan Tabernacle. PRESIDENT-C. H. SPURGEON.-NUMBER OF STUDENTS, 93. Amount required for Students during the year, about £5,000; the rest will be devoted to building Places of Worship. Statement of Receipts from June 19th, to July 18th, 1866. Subscriptions will be thankfully received by C. H. Spurgeon, Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. Should any sums be unacknowledged in this list, friends are requested to write at once to Mr. Spurgeon. 回回回 回回 THE SWORD AND THE TROWEL. SEPTEMBER, 1866. An Evening in Sadler's Wells Theatre. MR. SAWDAY AND THE WORKING MEN OF PENTONVILLE. BY EDWARD LEACH. Our HE present series of papers on the efforts of lay evangelists were commenced, at the suggestion of our friend the Editor, with a deepfelt conviction that the sacred toils of the workers amid poverty and vice were scarcely known to one half of the Christian world, and with the hope of indicating to earnest unselfish men of ability some methods of reclaiming the spiritual waste deserts which are so numerous in thickly populated towns. aim has not been to please, still less to glorify, the human instrument, for whose personal honour we have no sort of care. As much as possible, our researches have been carried on independently of the principal agents in the missions, and we have depended more on the evidences we have seen than on the perhaps equally satisfactory evidences we have heard. In preceding numbers, we have, in our own random way, introduced our readers to a class of preachers whose success in the lowest strata of blackguardism has been in proportion to the faith exercised and the zeal manifested both by preachers and helpers. On this occasion we have to deal with a much more respect. able class of artizan sinners, whose position in society is more pleasant outwardly than that of thieves, beggars, harlots, and the lovers of uncleanliness. There are two different and most difficult classes of people to "get at" in public ministration. The one class consists of the rogues and vagabonds of ruffianism, and the other the genteelly respectable, the morally honest, and the conscientiously scrupulous. The last difficulty may seem more apparent than real, but experience proves it to be more real than apparent. In nearly every respectable man's heart there is a hidden veil, preserving from introspection the germs of sin and religious waywardness which grow like rank weeds in what might seem a fairly cultivated garden. The room has been swept, if not garnished, but the light of facts reveals undisturbed cobwebs; unconsciously too, |