Volume from JANUARY to JUNE, containing two hundred and forty pages, and fifteen engravings. In neat cloth boards, 1s 6d-silk, 2s 6d. The First volume of this interesting publication is now complete, and it is hoped, that in its now inviting form, it will prove a suitable present to the Young, the Cottager, and for the Sunday School, and Vestry Library, being free from all sectarian prejudices. MANLY PIETY IN ITS PRINCIPLES. Commended to the Young. By the Rev. R. PHILIP, of Kingsland. Mr. Philip's, long-promised, OF WHITEFIELD; Will go to Press immediately on the publication of the A COMPANION FOR THE SEASON OF AFFLICTION. By the Rev. THOMAS SEARLE, author of "A Companion for the Season of Maternal Solicitude." * * On the 1st of July was published, price 2d. THE MOTHER'S MAGAZINE, The Proprietors of the "Sacred Star" have undertaken the reprinting of the above useful and interesting Work, of which 2,300 annual subscribers were received in America, on the appearance of the second number. A COMPANION FOR THE SEASON OF CONTAINING HINTS FOR THE NURSERY. Third Edition 2s. 6d. in cloth boards. "That such a Work was needed will not be denied; and we cannot help congratulating the worthy author upon the able and successful manner in which he has accomplished the task he has undertaken. * The author has occupied a wide range of thought; indeed, he has scarcely avoided any topic that might be either useful or interesting to a female during the period of her confinement. -Evangelical Magazine for October, 1832. "This is a very useful publication, and calculated for very general circulation among the class of persons for whom it is especially designed. Such a work has long been wanted, and many pastors have felt regret at not being able to put into the hands of those of their charge, who expected the hour of "nature's sorrow," a book adapted to their circurmstances. A vein of genuine and experimental religion pervades every part of this little volume."-Congregational Magazine for December, 1832. "This Companion' offers a seasonable advice and important subjects for consideration to females about to pass through the hour of nature's sorrow,' and directs them to a never-failing source of comfort and consolation in the promises of the Gospel. The appendix contains several necessary hints for the nursery."- Imperial Magazine, April. THE CHRISTIAN'S CONSOLATION. CHAP. I. ON THE PERFECTIONS AND EXCELLENCES It is not easy fully to describe the manifold advantages to be derived from the sacred Scriptures. The most important and interesting events in history, the purest and sublimest precepts in morality, and the most just and striking delineations of character, are found in the books of the Old and New Testament. But the chief excellency of the inspired volume is its bright display of Immanuel. There, his distinguishing titles, his various and important offices, his free abounding grace, and his glorious everlasting kingdom, are amply unfolded in the plainest language, and beautifully exhibited under the most expressive imagery. Hence we see the propriety and force of his own address to the Jews: "Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life; and they are they which testify of me." B To him give all the prophets witness; and while they foretold his incarnation, his sufferings, and the glory that should follow, they were wrapt up in devout admiration and praise. The lively interest which they felt in this pleasing theme, prompted them to pursue their inquiries with the warmest zeal, and with unwearied assiduity, 1 Pet. i. 10, 11. "Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you," &c. As soon as the apostles were enlightened to know, and honoured with a commission to make known the adorable Saviour and his Gospel to all nations, they accounted every thing else comparatively as dross. Their characters were then raised to such dignity, decision, heroic fortitude, and exemplary holiness, that even their enemies were often put to silence, and gazed upon them with astonishment. Nor are beings of the highest order in the heavenly world indifferent to the great mystery of Redemption; for, as Peter says, "Into these things the angels desire to look." Whatever other advantages we may derive from the Scriptures, let us never forget that their grand design is to make us wise unto salvation, through faith, which is in Christ Jesus. "To take Christ from the Bible," says an old writer, "would be like blotting the sun from the firmament." It will avail nothing what discoveries we make, if we find not, to our present and eternal welfare, Him of whom Moses and the prophets wrote. The key of knowledge will be of little use, unless it opens to us the unsearchable riches of Christ." These things are written that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that, believing, ye might have life through his name,” John xx. 31. I shall proceed to take a general view of the Perfections and Excellences of Christ. A great number of powerful arguments might be introduced to prove his divinity; but I shall now merely glance on the names which he bears, the works which he performs, and the honours which he receives. In the Scriptures Christ is called the Mighty God, Isa. ix. 6; Jehovah, Jer. xxiii. 6; The Word, John i. 1; The Prince of Life, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords, Rev. xix. 16. Can such titles be properly given to a mere man? If Jesus Christ were not possessed of supreme perfection, such names would rob God of his glory, and introduce that idolatry which he abhors. But if we allow that the Father and he are personally distinct, yet essentially one, then these divine |