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system, yet, nevertheless, is content to avail himself of the advantages of an endowment in his own particular case, and is actually in the receipt of an income arising from that source. The recent proceedings in relation to Lady Hewley's charities, practically demonstrate, that the Independents have no objection to their own denomination being endowed.-Pp. 43–45.

LITERARY REPORT.

A Sermon, preached in the Cathedral Church of Exeter, on September 18, 1834, at the Annual Meeting of the Diocesan Committees of the Societies for Promoting Christian Knowledge, and for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. By the Right Rev. WILLIAM HART COLERIDGE, D.D. Bishop of Barbados and the Leeward Islands. London: Rivingtons. Pp. 54. THERE is not, perhaps, an individual connected with the Established Church, more capable of advocating the interests of the two great and unappreciable Societies, which have for some years formed a part and parcel of the Church of England, than the excellent prelate, whose discourse we are now considering. Before his elevation to the high situation, which he has filled with so much honour to himself, and such benefit to the community at large, he was intimately connected with these institutions; and no one who remembers the zeal and fidelity with which he discharged the "labour of love," will think we speak too highly of his lordship, when we say, that we have seldom or never met so able an advocate of gospel truth, and so painful a labourer in the cause of Christianity.

This is not a fitting opportunity to speak of the diocesan labours of the Bishop of Barbados; on that subject, we must refer to the report of the S. P. G.; but we cannot help mentioning, that at a district meeting of that Society, lately held, we had the satisfaction of hearing the Bishop of Winchester express himself in the highest and most affectionate terms, of the estimable character, and

truly christian spirit, of the first Bishop of the West Indies; a sentiment which found a ready response in the bosom of every individual in a crowded meeting, and in which, from personal knowledge and experience, we most cordially join.

The discourse which has led to these remarks is most admirable, both for the matter and manner. The injunction of our blessed Lord to "preach the gospel to every creature," is enforced with an earnestness of piety and devotion, calculated not only to impress the duty upon our minds, but to induce us to "know and feel," that, as "Christ loved us, so ought we also to love the brethren;" and that this love will be best manifested by our exerting ourselves in season and out of season, to prevent the "people perishing from lack of knowledge.'

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THIS is a volume written in a profound and philosophical spirit, and contains passages of moral excellence, which will not fail to be duly appreciated by the zealous inquirer after the relative position of the creature in reference to the CREATOR, who will often, in the course of the perusal, be led to exclaim with the Psalmist, "Lord, what is man, that thou art mindful of him, or the son of man, that thou visitest him?" If, indeed, as reason and truth pronounce it to be,

"The proper study of mankind is man," then we would say, in such works as this of the learned professor, that study may be most profitably pursued, and the aim and end of human existence be best understood.

A Dissertation on the Antiquity, Origin, and Design of the principal Pyramids of Egypt; particularly of the Great Pyramid of Ghizech, with its measures, as reported by various authors; and the probable determination of the ancient Hebrew and Egyptian Cubil. Also, on the original form and measures of the Ark of Noah. Illustrated with

drawings and suitable descriptions. London: Arches. 1833. 4to. Pp. viii. 38.

WE have studied all Father Kircher with intense interest-we have devoted no inconsiderable time to the lucubrations of Jablonski-and the speculations of modern travellers and sciolists, have met with all the attention they merited at our hands; we must still, however, candidly confess, that we have not yet discovered, in the writings of ancients or moderns, any sufficient data, on which to pronounce a decided opinion either as to the age or intention for which the pyramids were erected. The learned author before us has hazarded some startling propositions. He appears to think, in one

place, that the "original pyramids were sacred edifices and altars consecrated to the gods," (p. 9); in another," that the Pyramid of Ghizech was erected after the plan of the ark of Noah," (p. 21); and he concludes this portion of his dissertation, by a numerical calculation, intended to show that "the measures of the pyramid will be found to agree with the number of days in the solar year,” whilst in the ark of Noah, "the measures of length and breadth will be found to correspond in cubits with the number of days in the lunar year; and both will be grounded on sacred and astronomical numbers," (p. 29.)

We must, however, refer the curious reader to the work itself, as no extracts can possibly give a fair idea of the line of argument the author has adopted to maintain his theory. We can only say he has laboured hard in his vocation; and if we cannot, without further research, express a decided opinion in his favour, we can, at all events, promise to the reader much ingenious speculation, and insure him an hour or two of rational enjoyment in the perusal of the lucubrations of the learned author.

Nine Sermons, on the Scriptural Evidence of the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity. Preached in Rostrevor Church. By the Rev. EDWARD JOHN EVANS, M.A. Vicar of Kilbarney. Dublin: Curry and Co. Pp. 313. 1834.

WE are always happy to bear testimony to the industry and piety of our Protestant brethren in Ireland; and have seldom had occasion to speak of one of them with more satisfaction than we do of Mr. Evans. His volume of sermons must be invaluable. as an antidote to popery. The divinity, individuality, and co-equality of the three Persons in the Godhead, are ably and scripturally maintained; and the dignity of Jesus Christ, as the alone Mediator, is vindicated against the pretensions of the whole calendar of saints, who figure in popish almanacs, to the degradation of Christianity, however profitable to monks and friars, and deceivers in general.

A short Exposition of the Creed. The Question considered, Is Death a Temporary Sleep, or a Passage to a State in which the Soul retains the Power of Perception? With an Introductory Letter to is Grace the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, on the Established Church, and on the Utility of Creeds. By JOHN WOODWARD, Esq. one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the County of Sussex. London: Hatchard. Pp. 260. 1834.

A WORK of considerable research. The exposition may be profitably read even by the more advanced Christian; and the preliminary letter shows a strong attachment to the Church of England, and an earnest desire to see her bulwarks strengthened.

Essays on the Antediluvian Age; in which are pointed out its Relative Position and Close Connexion with the General Scheme of Providence. By the Rev. W. B. WINNING, M.A. Keysoe, Bedfordshire. London: Rivingtons. 1834.

THE object of these essays is to show, that the antediluvian, as well as Jewish world, had intimations of redemption by a substitute for man; and that the three periods of the world, of which the Scriptures treat, are all distinguished by the same general analogies, and the same moral government of God. The subject is highly instructive; and, as far as these illustrations go, they seem to do it justice. Certain it is, that Mr. Winning has pointed out a great and startling truth--viz. that infidelity marked the state of the world, both before the flood, and before the destruction of Jerusalem, which desolations came in consequence, and that revelation unfolds a similar connexion in the period to which we appear to be fast approaching. Mr. Winning has, in Essay III., demonstrated clearly, that every single prophecy in Scripture has reference to an event future to that to which it immediately refers, and is not to be limited to an individual fact, but extends to the end of time. Applying this to what is said in the Bible of

Enoch and Elias, the author infers that they are not come, but are the two witnesses spoken of in Rev. xi. 3-12. Many writers on prophecy of the present day agree with him in this view of the subject, which, we think, is entitled to great consideration.

We recommend these essays as highly clever and instructive.

Preparedness for the Day of Christ, urged on all Christians; being the Substance of Four Sermons. By the Rev. E. BICKERSTETH, Rector of Walton. London: Seeleys. 1833. Pp. viii. 86.

A VERY plain exposition of the author's views respecting the almost immediate personal coming of Christ; enforced in affectionate and simple language. Whatever opinion we may form as to the probable mistake or correctness in the writer's notions on the great prophetic event, we can but recommend his earnest exhortations to the attention of his readers.

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Sacred Songs; being an attempted Paraphrase of some Portions of Scripture, with other Poems. By a Layman. A new edition. London: Hatchards. 1834. Pp. xii. 108.

A MOST modest, unpretending, valuable little volume; written in the purest style of piety and song. The following version of the Lord's Prayer is as terse as it is elegant.

Father, who dwell'st above the sun,

To Thee be glory given ;
Thy kingdom come; thy will be done
On earth, as 'tis in heaven.
The daily bread thy hand bestows,
Grant us, this day, to share;
And, as we spare our guiltiest foes,

Thy guiltier children spare.

In pain's or pleasure's trying hour,
Do thou our paths defend;

For thine's the kingdom,-thine the pow'r,
The glory, without end.

P. 76.

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CHRIST OUR REFUGE.

What better can we do than prostrate fall Before Him, reverent, and there confess Humbly our faults, and pardon beg, with tears Watering the ground, and with our sighs the air Frequenting, sent from hearts contrite, in sign Of sorrow unfeign'd, and humiliation meek? MILTON.

With guilt and shame opprest, Where shall I turn for rest? Where look for timely shelter from despair? I try the world in vain,

I court earth's gaudy train, But find, alas! no hope, no consolation, there.

Now fierce ambition's call,

Now pleasure's festive hall,

Now wealth, now grandeur, ev'ry thought employs ;

Vain, weary, wasted hours! E'en 'midst life's fairest flowers Fell disappointment lurks, and poisons all our joys.

Then whither shall I fly ?

To Christ-to God on high

To him I'll lift my soul in contrite prayer:

He sees the lowly heart,

He will his grace impart, And e'en to sinners yield a refuge from despair.

Pp. 77, 78.

The author need not be ashamed of his name.

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The Church and its Adversaries; a Sermon, preached at St. James's Chapel, Hampstead Road. By the Rev. H. STEBBING, M.A. London: Hatchards. 1834. Pp. 24.

AN eloquent, pious, and manly appeal, from Ps. cxxvii. 1, replete with candour, honesty, and truth; and as creditable to the judgment as to the zeal of the able author. We agree with Mr. Stebbing, that so long as the Church is true to herself and her best interests to her laws, doctrines, object, and constitution,—she will have nothing to fear: she may be exposed awhile to the storm and the fire, as a trial of faith and a purification of body, but in the end she will come out from the tribulation more than conqueror, through Him who hath loved her.

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faithful, and so beloved as her Bishops

are, she must prosper.

We have been often led to speak in highly flattering terms of their labours, piety, and devotedness; and from what we learn of Dr. Otey, through this discourse, he will not be a whit behind those of his brethren, who have before so justly earned the sympathy and commendation of their English admirers.

The sermon before us is calculated to do extensive good; may it be blessed to that end! The circumstance of its having been preached at the consecration of a Bishop for a new diocese, and that 1000 miles to the west of Philadelphia, renders it more valuable.

The Protestant Journal, Nos. XXXVI. -XLI. London: Whittakers.

THESE numbers show no decrease in talent or reading. We principally notice them, to state, that from the 40th number, published in May, 1834, this popular work has been under the auspices and direction of the “British Society for Promoting the Religious Principles of the Reformation." We wish the society all success in the use of this fresh engine of power.

An Address to the Inhabitants of Sutton Coldfield, on the Introduction of Popery into that Parish. By the Rev. JOSEPH MENDHAM, M. A. London: Rivingtons. 1834. 8vo. Pp. 31.

THIS address was occasioned by the opening of a Romish chapel at Sutton Coldfield, where there are VERY FEW existing members of the Roman sect to gather round it, and where no visible call for such provision is perceptible, except it were the secret intention to increase the little band by foreign and select importations. Mr. Mendham, whose various publications show that he is fully alive to the practical tendency of Popery, has evinced himself a faithful PROTESTANT PASTOR, in arming his fellow-townsmen and parishioners against the mystery of iniquity. Disclaiming all personal hostility, he has courageously stepped

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forward and displayed the true nature of the peculiar dogmas of Popery, and he has drawn his statements, not from the accommodated defences of such known dissemblers as Veron, Bossuet, and the titular bishop of Siga (Baines), but from the authentic and authorised books, by which Romanists acknowledge themselves to be bound, and which they cannot evade. Mr. M.

has reduced his main charges against the Romish Church to three in number; viz. her idolatry, her barbarity, and her faithlessness. Under these three heads he has condensed a great variety of important information, which we recommend our readers to peruse for themselves. We are, however, tempted to make a short extract from his observations on the faithlessness of the Romish Church, on account of the important facts it develops relative to the arts resorted to by Romanists for the propagation of the dogmas of that section of the professing Christian Church.

"Under favour of Protestant indifference, if not ignorance likewise in a great measure, Popery is rapidly and vigorously extending its baleful influence over the whole face of the country. The national body was diseased enough before; but within a few years past, fresh spots have broken out upon it with fearful abundance; and the land is covered with temples and seminaries of idolatry-not as some fondly flatter both themselves and others, in the simple proportion of increased population, but with a progression which leaves that proportion far behind. Chapels and cathedrals, schools and colleges, nunneries and corporations of Jesuits and others, are every where providing for the diffusion and advance of the spiritual pestilence. If, however, any feeling of triumph should be excited by this success, it may be somewhat moderated by the fact, that places of sensual attraction have simultaneously, if not in the same proportion, increased. If we hear of popish chapels and popish cathedrals, gin shops and gin palaces are a subject of equal notoriety.

"Such being the machinery, the open, without referring to the secret machinery, constructed, and now be

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