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nity, could have induced him to forsake all in early life, to persevere through good and evil report," for upwards of fifty years, without fee or reward? For it may be observed here, that Mr. Garrettson, during the whole course of his ministry, never received any pecuniary recompense, or if at some times, through the solicitation of his friends, he received any, it was given either to necessitous individuals, or deposited with the funds of the conference. In this manner the patrimony he inherited from his ancestors was all expended, and it has often been observed, that for this sacrifice, so nobly and freely offered upon the altar of benevolence, he was rewarded "a hundred fold, even in this life." And after he came to the possession of a larger estate by his happy marriage, I have frequently heard him say, that the entire income of his property, after meeting his annual expenses, was devoted to charitable purposes. In pursuing this course, and making these sacrifices, what else, I say, could have moved him forward so steadily, and for so long a time, but a single desire to promote the glory of God in the salvation of souls?

It was the same principle which inspired him with that spirit of liberality towards other denominations of Christians by which he was characterized. Though Mr. Garrettson was sincerely and conscientiously attached to the church to which he belonged, firmly believed and faithfully defended its peculiarities, yet towards all others which he believed held fast the cardinal and distinguishing doctrines of the gospel, he exercised a spirit of charity, loving the good of every name, and rejoicing in every thing evangelical he could discover among them. Hence his residence was the resort of Christians and of Christian ministers of different denominations. While he could hold no fellowship with those who openly denied the proper Deity of Jesus Christ, and consequently set aside his atonement for the sins of the world, most cordially he gave the right hand of fellowship to all who "loved the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity," and who believed and defended the grand cardinal truths of Christianity. However much they might differ from him in points of minor importance, if they held fast these great doctrines of God our Saviour, he embraced them as his brethren in the Lord.'-pp. S22–6. We have already, in an early part of this article, given an interesting view of Mr. Garrettson in the domestic and social circle, where he shone with a mild and benignant radiance that charmed every eye, and affected every heart.

'What contributed much [continues his biographer] to his own comfort was the placability of his disposition, another inseparable companion of that divine simplicity which predominated in his heart. That he had enemies was not his fault. No one should have been his enemy. Neither had such any cause to fear him, because he would not have hurt them even if he could. While he fulfilled the Divine command in loving his friends, he also inherited the blessing of those who bless and curse not, and who pray for those who despitefully use them. On how many heads he has thus heaped "coals of fire," and by the influence of this love melted them into tenderness, and made them his friends, "that day" alone can declare.'-p. 329.

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'To the same ardent thirst for the salvation of lost men may be attributed his zealous coöperation in all our benevolent institutions. He lived to see that divine principle which thrust him out into his Lord's vineyard in the midst of obloquy and reproach, when the true disciples of Jesus were as a speckled bird, and the birds round about" were against them, enlarged into an expansive benevolence; and so mightily had the word of God increased, and the number of disciples multiplied, that institutions of charity were springing up in every direction, to bless the world with an increase of light and knowledge. Mr. Garrettson watched the rise and progress of these institutions with strong and increasing interest, He aided their operations by contributing to their funds.'-p. 330.

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If we view Mr. Garrettson as a minister of the Lord Jesus Christ, we shall behold the same disposition displaying itself on all occasions. Indeed so habitual was the impression on the minds of all with whom he was acquainted, of his deep sincerity, of the simple desire of his heart to ascertain and promulgate the truth as it is in Jesus, that however some might differ from him in his views, they could hardly resist the conviction which the force of this principle made on their hearts. And if it be the chief business of a minister of the sanctuary to carry a conviction to the hearts of sinners of the truths of the gospel, and to awaken within them a serious concern respecting the solemn realities of eternity; if the object of his mission be to point those "that mourn in Zion" to the "Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world;" if he should not cease his exhortations until he lead the penitent sinner to the blood of atonement, "which cleanseth from all unrighteousness," and until he so believe as to receive the witness in himself that he is born of God; if the end of his commission is to build up believers "in their most holy faith," and never let them rest until they are filled with the perfect love of God; if to accomplish these objects be the principal aim of the minister, then we may pronounce the Rev. FREEBORN GARRETTSON to have been a true minister of Jesus Christ. If it be the duty of a minister commissioned of God to "go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature," as far as his strength and opportunities will permit; and if in doing this he is to give evidence of his call to the work by preaching with all that zeal and pathos which distinguish men influenced by the Spirit of God, and having the worth of souls pressing upon their hearts; then did the subject of this memoir discharge his duty, and give the most substantial evidence of his Divine call to this holy and important work. His labour and diligence were great, and his success in winning souls to Christ was in proportion. Wherever he went he left the impressions of truth behind him. Sinners were made to feel their awful responsibility to God, while His people felt the "holy anointing," and often "shouted aloud for joy." -pp. 331-2.

'But that which gave such efficiency to his labour in the gospel, was the "unction of the Holy One," which rested upon him. No man, I believe, was more deeply sensible of the indispensableness of the Holy Spirit to enable the minister of Christ to succeed in his work, than Mr. Garrettson. Deriving all his doctrines and precepts from the pure fountain of Divine truth, the Holy Scriptures, he made these his daily study; and being deeply conscious that he must have the enlightening and sanctifying influences of the Holy Spirit, to enable him rightly to understand and apply these truths, he was assiduous in his addresses to the throne of grace, firmly believing that God would "give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him." The success, therefore, which accompanied his public labours, is not attributable to the force of human persuasion, or to the "words of man's wisdom," but to the "demonstration of the Spirit," which accompanied his word. Thus armed with the "sword of the Spirit," his word was "mighty, through God, to the pulling down the strong holds of Satan."-pp. 332-33.

'Such was the character of the Rev. Freeborn Garrettson. And if his name be not handed down to posterity as one of the greatest ministers with which the Methodist Episcopal Church has been favoured, he will unquestionably be ranked among the best, the most devoted, and the most successful.'-p. 333.

In furnishing this volume, Dr. Bangs has rendered a very acceptable service, of which we trust our readers will not fail to avail themselves. The volume contains eight pages more than its apparent number, and is ornamented, beside, with an excellent likeness of Mr. Garrettson, painted by Paradise, and engraved by Durand, each in

their best manner. We feel our obligations to Dr. Bangs, for this work, the more sensibly, when we compare the production of it, in the disadvantageous circumstances already noticed, with the mortifying fact that, notwithstanding the employment of a gentleman for the purpose, some twelve or thirteen years since, and the payment of a considerable sum of money, a Life of Francis Asbury has not yet been produced. The gentleman originally engaged to furnish it, failed in the execution. The task was subsequently committed, by the General Conference, to another hand, which was soon after paralysed by death, and the work with it. And we know of no farther attempt to complete it since.

NOTICE TO READERS.

SOME of our readers will probably recollect that some detached portions of the review of Mr. Watson's Theological Institutes, were published several years since in former volumes of the Methodist Magazine. These portions, however, were published at long intervals, not in a regular successive order, and from necessity were left incomplete. Still, could we have believed it consistent with the interest of the present patrons of this work, or with what we cannot but presume would be their general wish, we should have preferred to omit those parts in the present review. But after deliberate reflection, with judicious counsel, we have deemed it best, as the first American edition of Mr. Watson's valuable work is now just completed, to present to our readers the review of it from the Wesleyan Methodist Magazine, entire in this volume. One large quotation only, and a few connecting passages not now necessary, will in the present review be omitted; while some original observations have beeh inserted, and a few others may perhaps be added. We might indeed have prepared an original review. But we had no hope of being able to furnish a better one; and to have furnished a worse, merely for the sake of doing it, would have been an unnecessary tax on ourselves, as well as an injustice to our readers, very few of whom, if any, (with the exception of perhaps some half a dozen individuals,) have probaby ever seen the English review entire.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

THE History of Methodism, in Washington county, Ohio, has been received, and will appear in our next number. We particularly solicit articles of this description,-on the plan of the History of Methodism in Charleston, South Carolina, by the Rev. James O. Andrew,-which may be seen in our first number. All communications for this work, must however be postpaid, or be sent by private conveyance.