he has, for the work itself;" recommending Scudder's treatise to those who aim at the delightful service of the latter. The books are neatly printed, and the price is moderate. ANTICIPATIONS OF THE FUTURE AWAKENED BY REVIEWS OF THE PAST. A Sermon, delivered at the Meetinghouse in New Broad Street, on Thursday, August 2, 1827; occasioned by the Completion of the First Century of the Existence of the Church connected with that Place. By Joseph P. Dobson. pp. 80. Longman.-From Psalm cxv. 12, Mr Dobson illustrates the doctrine, "that spiritual manifestations of the divine goodness already enjoyed, constitute a powerful argument for the indulgence of hope, in looking forward to time which is to come;" by reference to some of the leading events in the Jewish history, in the history of our own denomination, and of the church of which he is pastor. The church in New Broad Street was formed in 1727, by a secession from that assembling for worship in Miles's Lane. In narrating the particulars of the separation, Mr. D. entered warmly into the defence of the separatists, and evinces rather more of the partisan than the lapse of a century seems to warrant. Neither do we think that he has-dealt altogether justly with Wilson's History of the Dissenting Churches in London. Mr. Wilson gives an account of that secession, as "characterized by a person who lived about the same time; and Mr. Dobson, after quoting another passage or two, infers, "that what the writer gives as the view of the case entertained by another person, was the view which he himself adopted." The inference is scarcely fair; but we are unwilling to be as severe upon Mr. Dobson, as he is upon Wilson. The preacher derives several important and instructive lessons from the events reviewed, which furnish matter both of gratitude for the past, and hope for the future. He solemnly and impressively exhorts his hearers to "look well to the state of their principles, and to act up to those principles." "Far be it from us," he exclaims, "to give any encouragement to bigotry and narrow-mindedness, or to wish to engender an uncharitable and persecuting spirit; but there is much that is extravagant, and much that is spurious, in the liberality of the present day. The principles you hold as nonconformists, and as believers in revelation, are what you have no business with, unless you have become convinced that they are better than any other principles; and if you have become thus convinced, it is nothing short of acting the part of traitors, when, either directly or indirectly, you afford encouragement to any other principles. which calls upon you this day for stead "But, my dear brethren, the voice fastness in the liberty of the Gospel, and for fidelity in your attachment to the grand and fundamental truths of Christianity, is overpowered by the voice which calls upon you for consistency and exemplariness, as the professed followers of Jesus; and if it be imperative that you support the cause in which your forefathers bled, and the doctrines for which apostles and reformers contended, far more imperative is it, that in all things you recommend that cause, and in all things adorn those doctrines, by a righteous and holy life; and, therefore, as a man, I honestly advise you - as a Christian, I affectionately exhort you-as a Christian minister, I solemnly admonish you-yea, as an ambassador sent you from heaven, in the name of God, I command you-in the name of the Eternal Father, I com. mand you-in the name of the Everlasting Son, I command you-in the name of the Holy Ghost, 1 command you--to walk worthy of the vocation wherewith you are called! O! see to it, that the hours of this consecrated season do not pass away without a renewal of covenant engagements between God and your souls; and, having renewed your covenant engagements, O! see to it, that you never violate them hereafter. Let it be your anxiety, from this day, to live more habitually and more entirely under the inhave hitherto. Let religion become more fluence of the Divine Spirit, than you of a business with you than it has been, and let the cultivation of piety become more systematic, and let there be more of principle and of conscience developed in your history. Endeavour always to live with the persuasion upon your minds, that there is nothing of so much consequence as personal godliness--nothing of so much consequence as your being enabled to break away from the power of sin and the love of the world-nothing of so much consequence as your becoming every day more and more conformed to the image of Christ.”—pp. 67—69. We hope the principles advocated in this discourse will become increasingly dear to nonconformists, and that more of our young ministers will imitate the commendable example of Mr. D., and give early pledges of their attachment to New-Testament principles of church government. A TREATISE, on those Diseases which are either directly or indirectly connected with Indigestion, comprising a Commentary on the principal Ailments of Children. By D. Uwins, M. D. &c. 8vo. 274 pages. Underwood. Price 7s. From the preface it appears, that the public are indebted to a monthly journal for the valuable treatise now before us. Dr. Uwins was requested by his friend, the Editor, to draw up an article on the popular and important subject of digestion, and if we are not greatly mistaken, the journal referred to is the Eclectic Review, and the article is an able one on that subject, which appeared in that respectable work in the early part of last year. We read it with peculiar interest, for, alas! reviewers are generally dyspeptic sufferers themselves, and we then wished that the scientific, yet common sense views of the writer, were more fully developed and illustrated. This desire is completely gratified by the elegant and able treatise now before us, which, though it does not strictly fall within the bounds of our literary jurisdiction, we feel it our duty to recommend to the notice of our readers When we reflect upon the injuries which children receive, and on the miseries which adults endure from mistaken notions on the subjects of regimen, diet, and digestion, we feel anxious, that affectionate parents and suffering valetudirarians should peruse the precautionary suggestions, and very simple remedial plans contained in this work. The third part, which occupies 60 pages, and treats on Digestion and Indigestion in the abstract and popularly, will afford our sedentary and studious friends some most useful hints, while the treatise throughout is written in a style and strain, which must render it intelligable and useful to general readers. THE OPPRESSIVE, UNJUST, AND PROFANE NATURE AND TENDENCY OF THE CORPORATION AND TEST ACTS, exposed in a Sermon, preached before the Congregation of Protestant Dis senters, Meeting in Cannon Street, Birmingham, February 21, 1790. By the late Rev. Samuel Pearce, of Birmingham. Second Edition. N. S. No. 37. London: Wightman and Cramp. 1827. Price 6d-The following extract from the advertisement to this valuable pamphlet will explain its design, and to which we have only need to add our hearty commendation: "This sermon was originally printed at the request of the Committee of the seven congregations of the Three Denominations of Protestant Dissenters in Birmingham: it is now reprinted, with the hope of its being instrumental in diffusing amongst the Dissenters a just sense of the grievance of the Corporation and Test Acts, and in disposing them to unite heartily in respectful and temperate applications to the Legislature for the repeal of these unrighteous statutes, in so far, at least, as regards the profanation of the holy ordinance of the Lord's Supper. It is believed that some excellent persons of the Three Denominations hesitate to co-operate with the majority under an apprehension that the question of their brethren in this great cause, is merely political, and that the spirituality of their characters, as professors of the Gospel, may be endangered by their eagerly engaging in a struggle for a worldly object. Such Christians will be convinced, by the perusal of this sermon, that the purity of the most solemn ordinance of their religion is involved in the issue; that the attempt is in fact to rescue one of the peculiar institutions of the Great Head of the Church from dishonour; and that religious liberty is in this, as in other respects, inseparably connected with Divine truth. "No man is remembered with more lively affection and esteem, by his own denomination (the Baptists), than the late Mr. Pearce. He was a Christian of warm and pure affections, and as a minister he was distinguished by the spiri. tuality of his views, and the fervour of his devotion. But his zeal for the pure Gospel of his blessed Master, so far from extinguishing his care for the civil rights of his brethren, enkindled his Christian patriotism, and made him a burning and a shining light,' both in the world and the church. Let those that honour his name, follow his example, and be 6 not slothful in business' as citizens, while they are fervent in spirit;' in both temporal and spiritual relations, serving the Lord,' whose freemen they are by their heavenly calling,' THE END AND ESSENCE OF SABBATH SCHOOL TEACHING, and Family Religious Instruction, &c. Second Edition, greatly enlarged. James Gall, Edinburgh. 12mo. pp. 180. Price 2s. 1827. There are but few books which have given us such high, and such entire satisfaction, as the one now before us. Its title struck us forcibly, and its contents have more than realized our most san. guine expectations. In looking over the table of contents, the reader will easily perceive that the plan of the work is comprehensive, and that the various topics introduced are of the highest order of importance. We have long thought that, after all the attention that has been paid to the education of the lower classes of society, by means of Sunday Schools, the end and essence of Sunday School teaching were but ill understood, or, at most, inadequately regarded. To teach the young to read, and to store their memories with a form of sound words, are objects of great importance; but to make them understand, and in some measure appreciate the doctrines and duties of Christianity, are infinitely more so. The latter of these objects forms the benevolent design of this pamphlet, and it is quite evident that the writer has thought much and closely on the subject. We should inform our readers that "The End and ampton paper with much interest, and fearing that its usefulness would be confined to the circulation of a provincial journal, we transcribed as much of it as our pages would permit into our December Number, which, through an oversight, was described as an extract from the speech of Mr. Bulmer. Did we not know the arrogant bearing of the Quarterly Review, we should anticipate some apology for its malignant blunders, after the complete exposure it has recently received from various quar ters. But let the editors and contributors to that journal carry their heads as loftily as they will, they may be assured that statements like those of Mr. Bullar, made and circulated as they have been throughout the country, cannot fail to lessen their influence, and to cause all thinking men to receive in future with necessary caution even their most oracular assertions. Essence of Sabbath School Teaching," stands connected with a series of short catechetical works, of which it is our in tention to take further notice at a future period. These are designed to form the foundation of a course of extemporaneous cross-interrogatories; and the work at present before us, at once shows the importance of the system, and the facility with which it may be put in operation. Our author's plan is equally adapted to Sunday School teaching, and to fa mily instruction; and we think that every teacher in a Sabbath School, and head of a family would do well to give this work a speedy and very careful pe rusal. BRIEF SUGGESTIONS ON TRANSLA TIONS OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES, addressed to Friends of Bible Societies, in consequence of a late Article in the Quarterly Review; being the Substance of a Speech delivered at the Annual Meeting of the Southampton Auxiliary Bible Society, October 24, 1827. By John Bullar, one of the Secretaries of that Institution. 8vo. 16 pages: 6d. Longman and Co-We are happy to see a corrected edition of the very eloquent and satisfactory speech of Mr. Bullar published. We read it in the South THE JUVENILE FRIEND; or, Youth's Guide, &c. Vol. 5. Souter. 5s. neatly half bound. 1827.-The fifth volume of this useful work has just been put into our hands; and among the numerous juvenile periodicals that are now candidates for public favour, we think it presents fair claims to increasing support. Its several departments exhibit a careful attention to the best interests of the rising generation; and whilst every article is made subservient to the sacred cause of religion, its tone of sentiment is cheerful, the subjects interesting, and the general style of composition animated and elegant. The topographical embellishments, and their illustrative descriptions, possess considerable interest, as connected with those essential branches of education, geography and history. ing the volume, that the conductors inWe find, from an address accompany tend to commence a New Series of their. work, under the title of "The Youth's Guardian, and Juvenile Friend," which has our cordial good wishes. The profits are still to be devoted to various important institutions. THE LAW OF CHRIST IN RELATION TO OFFENCES. Price 4d., or 3s. 6d. per dozen. By George Payne, M.A. Holdsworth -In this little work, the evils which result from the violation of the law of Christ, Matt. xviii. 15-20, are pointed out; and an attempt is' made to secure its future observance. THE WINTER'S WREATH; or a Collection of Original Contributions in Prose and Verse. Liverpool, Smith; London, Whittaker. "The Wreaths of winter, though cheerful amidst the general sterility of nature, are usually but sorry substitutes for the beautiful and varied productions of spring; divested as they are of those varied colours, delicate forms, and fragrant perfumes which delight the senses when Flora reigns. We can assure our readers that this is not the case with "The Winter's Wreath" which now adorns our table, in which are interwoven some choice and fragrant flowers, culled from the brink of the Castalian fountain, and the banks of Kedron. We shall have credit for this statement, when we enumerate the names of W. Wordsworth, W. Roscoe, T. B. Macauley, T. Gisborne, J. Hughes, H. Stowell, Hannah More, Felicia Hemans, Margaret Holford, and Charlotte Grant, of Laggon, as amongst the contributors to its beautiful and instructive pages. Amidst so many valuable papers, it is difficult, and, perhaps, invidious, to select one or two for special commendation; but we must say, that Mr. Macauley's translation of the Ode on the Deliverance of Vienna, from the Italian of Vincenzio Da Filicaia, deserves peculiar notice, for the vigour, harmony, and truth which breathe through every stanza. Though we think this volume is not equal to its splendid rivals from the London press, in its graphic illustrations, yet it certainly is comparable with the very best of them, in the literary and devotional character of its contributions; and we therefore cordially recommend it, especially as the profits of its sale" will be devoted to charitable purposes." WORKS PREPARING FOR PUBLICATION. The Life and Opinions of John De Wycliffe, D. D. illustrated principally from his unpublished Manuscripts, with a Preliminary View of the Papal System, and of the State of the Protestant Doctrine in Europe to the commencement of the Fourteenth Century. By Robert Vaughan. With a finely engraved Portrait by E. H. Finden, from the original picture of Sir Antonio More, now an Heirloom to the Rectory of Wycliffe, Richmondshire. 2 vols. 8vo. Price 21s.--The Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, and the Doctrine of Spiritual Influence, considered in se veral Discourses, with Notes and Illustrations. By W. Orme 12mo Price 5s. 6d. -Four Discourses on the Sacrifice, Priesthood, Atonement, and Redemption of Christ. By J. P. Smith, D.D. 8vo Second Edition, much enlarged. Price 5s.Oriental Observations, and Occasional Criticisms, illustrating several hundred passages of Scripture. By John Calloway, late Missionary in Ceylon. 12mo. Price 3s.-Elements of Geography, on a new plan, illustrated by Cuts and Maps. By Ingram Cobbin, A. M., Author of the Elements of English Grammar, and Elements of Arithmetic. 18mo.--The Missionary Cabinet, comprising a Gazetteer of all the places occupied by Christian Missionaries, with a brief Geographical tory, manners, and customs of the natives, Description; notices of the natural his&c.-The Progress of Christianity, with an Introductory Essay by the Rev. C. Williams.--Mouse (Rev. C.) on Religious Liberty, in reply to Bishop Burgess's Catechism.--The Process of Historical Proof, explained and exemplified, to which are subjoined, Observations on the peculiar points of the Christian Evidence. By Isaac Taylor, jun. Author of "Elements of Thought," and Transmission of Ancient Books."-Memoirs, Correspondence, and Sermons of the late Rev. Samuel Gilfillan, of Comrie, Author of an Essay on the Sanctification of the Lord's Day, and of Discourses on the Holy Spirit. A new Edition of the Rev. T. Binney's Discourse, delivered at Petersfield, before the Hampshire Association of Independent Ministers, April 15, 1827. -Elements of Mental and Moral Science, by George Payne, M. A. 1 vol. 8vo. This work will state the opinions of our most distinguished writers in reference to the subjects upon which it treats; and exhibit the connexion which exists between sound philosophy and revealed truth.—The Police Constable; or, Observations on the Cause of the Increase of Crime, with the Means of Prevention, &c. To which is added, the Duties of a Police Constable, &c. &c. By a Governor of a House of Correction. -We are happy to announce that Dr. R. Wardlaw, of Glasgow, is preparing for the press a new edition of the Discourses on the Socinian Controversy, which will contain an additional Discourse on the Subject of the Atonement, and in the other departments will also be very considerably enlarged, partly by new matter, and partly by the transfusion, both into the text and the notes, of some of the more important parts of the reply to "Mr. Yates's Vindi cation of Unitarianism," divested of all reference to personal controversy. The Doctor hopes to comprise the whole in one thick octavo volume. MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. PROCEEDINGS OF THE BODY OF DISSENTING MINISTERS IN THE METROPOLIS. At an extraordinary General Meeting of the Protestaut Dissenting Ministers of the Three Denominations, held at the Library, Red Cross Street, on Tuesday, November the 13th, 1827; The Rev. John Rippon, D. D. in the Chair; it was unanimously resolved, 1. That this Body esteem it to be a Christian duty to renew the declaration of the injustice, impolicy, and profane tendency of the Corporation and Test Acts their injustice, in excluding Protestant Dissenters from civil and political advantages accessible to other classes of his Majesty's subjects, not more loyal or more zealous and active in the support of the constitution of the country than themselves;-their impolicy, in creating divisions amongst Britons, and in depriving the King and country of the services of a large part of the people of these realms; -and their profane tendency, in as much as they prostitute a solemn and holy ordinance of our religion to worldly and uncharitable purposes. 2. That we do again petition both Houses of Parliament in the approaching Session, for the repeal of so much of the aforesaid Acts, as relates to the Sacramental Test. The body of Ministers met by adjournment on Tuesday, December 11, when a Committee, appointed to prepare an address to the Dissenting community and the religious public, presented the same, which, having been read, was unanimously adopted, and consigned to the united Committee for publication. The reader will find this eloquent and able appeal inserted in the early part of the present number. THE ASSOCIATE FUND; A SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF POOR DISSENTING MINISTEES. This Society was formed in the year 1823, expressly to assist poor Dissenting Congregations in raising the incomes of their ministers; and, although, we understand that the funds have hitherto been found very inadequate to meet the pressing cases which have come to the knowledge of the Committee; it is still matter of sincere thankfulness that much benefit has resulted through its instrumentality, in almost every county in England. The last report furnishes no less than twenty instances in which the necessities of laborious and zealous servants of the most high God are pourtrayed in very affecting terms, alike expressive of urgent temporal privations, and of humble gratitude for the providential supply afforded by the Associate Fund. In no cases have the sums granted exceeded £10. and in general they have been confined to £5., and until the income of this Society is considerably augmented, it will be found impossible to extend its operations to the Principality of Wales, which offers a most extensive, necessitous, and interesting field for the exercise of Christian benevolence. Its officers are as follows :Joseph Procter, Esq. Treasurer. Rev. Thomas Lewis, and Rev. John Yockney, Secretaries. REGULATIONS OF THE CONGREGATIONAL BOARD RELATING TO CHAPEL CASES. At a Meeting of the Board of Congregational Ministers residing in and about London, December 11, 1827, Resolved, That the regulations of the Board respecting cases be published annually in the month of January, in the Evangelical and Congregational Maga zines. "In order to protect the friends of religion from unwarrantable applications, and at the same time to afford a reasonable facility to proper applications for the erection or enlargement of places of worship, the Board will sign such cases as are presented for that purpose; pro |