concessions of some of the most distinguished members of the establish ment. na deduces three propositions, 1. That there are things which peculiarly belong unto the Lord. 2. How they are to engage our attention. 3. The obligation we are under to make them the objects of our solicitude., It is impossible in the confined limits of our work to make large extracts; the following remarks under the third head are selected because peculiarly striking. "How different are the views and Of the contents of these volumes, our limits will not allow us to give any formal analysis. The ture of true religion; the character and design of its institutions; the spirituality of the Christian economy; the sufficiency of the scriptures for the purposes of faith and practice; the origin, constitution, unity, government, laws, and offices of the Christian church; the feelings of angels and men! We are struck with the merchant, the philosomany corruptions which adhere topher, the prince, the hero: they gaze an establishment, and are fostered by it; with a variety of other topics; successively pass under inspection. We are not sure that the most valuable part of these materials might not have been arranged in a form in which the principles of Nonconformity would have appeared less diffuse, and the arguments more consentaneous; but upon the whole, the work reflects great credit on the talents, the industry, and the piety of its Author. (To be concluded in our next.) Anxiety Directed; a Sermo preached August 9, 1820, at Salters'-Hall, before the "Home Missionary Society," and published at their request. By William Jay. Hamilton and Westley. 1s. 6d. with pleasure on the missionary; on the the birth of a Wellington: and they the birth of a Whitefield-for they look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.' What am I saying? God himself cares for these things. In his judgment they are of the highest moment. For what purpose did He make this earth, and for what purpose does He continue it? To be a field of slaughter for heroes? A counting-house for merchants? If the value of a sermon is to be A laboratory for chemists? An observestimated by its evangelical senti- atory for astronomers? No-but to be ments, and its practical tendency, a theatre, in which to display redeeming by its appropriate directions and grace; a temple, in which to proclaim faithful exhortations, then, this is a the tidings of salvation; a school, in which to train up the heirs of life, for good sermon; far better than most that is preached, and the best that these things he delights. These are his glory, honour, and immortality. we have seen published for the pur-glory. To these he makes every thing pose of exciting Christian zeal and else subordinate and subservient. To activity for extending the gospel to these every thing else must bend, or he those destitute towns and villages will trample it under foot: The nation in our own country, which are as and kingdom that will not serve thee yet without its heavenly light and shall perish.' These shall see the sun cheering influence: the direct ten- turned into darkness, and the moon into dency of the sermon is to promote blood; survive the wreck of the unithe disposition expressed by the verse; and flourish for ever in the new apostle of the Gentiles, Yea, so have heavens and new earth, wherein dwellI strived to preach the gospel, not eth righteousness." where Christ was named, lest I should another man's foundation. From the text, 1 Cor. vii. 32, 33, which, at first sight, appears singular for such an occasion, the author build upon In In the application of the subject, the preacher recommends the Home Missionary Society, from considerations enforced by patriotism, the facility by which its objects might be accomplished, and the necessity white Chapel, Leeds, on Lord's-day, February 6, 1820; containing some Remarks on a Discourse lately pub→ lished, entitled, Omniscience the Attribute of the Father only." By Thomas Scales. Second Edition, Is. which exists for such labours, notwithstanding all the means of instruction provided by the establishment, and established congregations of Dissenters and Methodists throughout the country; and by the encouragement the Society had alVERY respectable sermon, ready received, though "birt a year founded on Col. ii. 9, For in him old, and yet it has sent forth, and is dwelleth all the fulness of the Godsupporting no less than ten Mis-head bodily." Mr. Scales has nosionaries." In concluding the discourse, this eloquent minister says, Complain not of the number of these applications. It foretells, it implies good. Would you wish there was no cause for such calls? Would you wish for the same sort of religious dulness and death, which prevailed in this country about ninety years ago, and which would indeed effectually preclude you from all these spiritual exertions? Have you not for years been praying that his kingdom may come, and that his word may have free course and be glori. fed? And are you displeased with God for hearkening to your petitions? Or did you imagine He would fulfil your requests by miracles, instead of means? Or did you indeed wish Him, that he should carry on the cause, but that you should be excused from the work? You say, The times are trying, and we must economize.' We have no objection to economy- we wish many had introduced it long ago you cannot economize too much, if you run not into meanness and Biggardliness. But we hope you will not begin, at least, with the part of your substance, which you have consecrated to benevolence. I hope you will see what can be retrenched in servants, and table, and furniture, and dress, before you think of refusing the applications of those, who come to you in the behalf of perishing souls, and in the name of Him who loved us, and gave himself for us." We recommend this sermon most A 66 ticed, at some length, the objection 66 66 bumanity of Christ did not know the judgment day--though the deity of We are of opinion that it is far more Christ knew that and all things." judicious to insist on the interpreta tion which Mr. Scales has hinted at in p. 21, It formed no part of the discoveries which he was to commu→ nicate." This view of the matter is strongly supported by the idiom of the language employed in that pas sage, by the context, and indeed by the current doctrine of holy writ respecting Christ as Mediator. See a paper in which this subject is discussed in our Number for October, 1811. Vol. III. p. 416. We carnestly hope this valuable discourse will be useful. Perhaps, in another edition, the worthy Author will mark the divisions more distinctly. The plan is not chargeable with perplexity or obscurity; but we like to see the mile-stones on the road, though the journey may not be long, nor the country through which it passes unknown. earnestly to the attention of Chris-Means of doing Good, proposed and tians who feel concerned for the promotion of the gospel abroad and at home; especially to the Members of the Baptist Itinerant and Home Missionary Society. Deity and Humanity united: or, the Attributes of both Natures ascribed to Jesus Christ in the sacred Writings. A Sermon, preached at the exemplified, in several Letters to a Friend. By John Brown, Minister of the Gospel, Whitburn. Edinburgh; printed for Ogle, Alardyce, and Thomson. EVERY Christian, from the prin ciple of grace he has received, is disposed "to do good." It is his earnest desire, at the same time, to be suitably directed in this, which is the proper business of his life. Much assistance in this workmuch profitable direction, will be found, at a small price, in this volume. In the six letters, which it contains, various important questions on this subject will be found properly answered, Who should do good? To whom should we do good? And What means should we use for this purpose? These, and various other topics, are discussed in a pleasing and satisfactory manner in these letters; the fruit of much labour and study. This volume possesses one very singular advantage above many other works of this, or of a similar kind: that the means of doing good which are proposed and recommended, are likewise exemplified. They are thus demonstrated to be practicable; and the usefulness of them is also pointed ont. It is not a matter of speenlation, but of great and practical utility, which is here taught. It appears to be a truly noble distinction of the Christian characterusefulness-"The doing of good.” The Pilgrim's Progress, in two parts; by John Bunyan. 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Mr. Drain of Burwell in the afternoon, from 2 Thess. iii. 1; and the Rev. Samuel Green of Bluntisham in the evening, from Isaiah xl. 4, 5. Collections to the amount of 81. 5s. 4d. were made at the door after the services of the day, and divided between the Baptist and London Missions. The congregations were numerous and attentive, and it is hoped the Lord was in the midst of them. The next Half-yearly Meeting to be held at Burwell on the third Wednesday in May, 1821. ORDINATION. HILL-CLIFFE, CHESHIRE. KEIGHLEY, May, 24, 25, 1820. Sermons; Dr. Steadman, Hab. iii. 2; Mr. Stephens, Heb. xii. 1; Mr. Fisher, Dan. v. 27; Mr. Scarlett, 2 Kings iv. 26; Mr. Trickett, James i. 22. Other ministers engaged;-Messrs. Crook, Hargreaves, Mellor, Scott, and Smith. Moderator, Mr. Fisher. Subject of the Circular Letter, drawn up by Mr. Hargreaves, "The Connexion between Free Justification and Holiness of Heart and Life." The next Association is to be held at Colne, June 13 and 14. Increase 52. Number of Members in 35 Churches 2640. Churches and Ministers in this Association; Accrington, Jackson; Bacup, Dyer; Barnoldswick, Smith; Blackburn, Gray; Bradford, Steadman; Bramley, Frickett; Bingley, Bottomley; Burslem, Hinmers; Clough-fold, Heyworth; Colne, Scott; Gildersome, Scarlett: Halifax, Ackroyd; Haslingden, *** Hebden-bridge, *** *; Inskip, Lakelyn; Keighley, ***; Leeds, Langdon; Liverpool, (Byrom-street) Fisher, (Lime-rington,) and two Branches; one at street) Lister; Manchester, Birt; Mas. Cherry-lane, in the parish of Lymn; and bro', Hudson; Ogden, Hargreaves; of the mother church can be traced as the other at Litle Leigh. The existence Oldham, ***; Pendle-hill, ***; Presfar back as the year 1663. The Bapton, Crook; Rawden, Hughes; Rishtist Church now meeting in Byromworth, Mellor; Rochdale, Stephens; Salendine Nook, Hyde; Sheffield, street, Liverpool, was originally a branch Jones; Shipley, Mann; Steep-lane, the church at Hill Cliffe agreed that the of the same church. In the year 1714, Milnes; Sutton, Gaunt; Wainsgate, branch at Liverpool should be considered Holroyd; Wigan, Symmonds; York, ISLE OF ELY. ON Wednesday, October 18, 1820, the Half-yearly Association of Baptist and Independent ministers for the Isle of Ely, and its vicinity, was held at Isleham, Cambridgeshire, in the meetinghouse of the Rev. John Reynolds, late of Stepney Academy. Rev. Mr. Greenwood of Fordham preached in the morn Though this article is dated in July, it did not reach us till December. OCT. 12, 1820, John Swinton and James Bradford were ordained copastors with Mr. John Thompson over the Particular Baptist Church at Hill Cliffe, Cheshire, (near the town of War as a distinct church. The church at Hill Cliffe has flourished under the pastoral care of Mr. John Thompson more than thirty years. But the venerable pastor being worn out with old age, two brethren were set apart to the pastoral office, to assist him in his abundant labours. Mr. James Lister delivered the introductory discourse, and received their confessions of faith; Mr. Moses Fisher prayed the ordination prayer; Mr. Lister delivered the charge, from Acts xx. 28; Mr. Fisher preached to the people, from 1 Thess. v. 12, 15; and Mr. John Thompson, the aged and venerable pastor, concluded the very interesting service in prayer. In the evening a double lecture was preached. Mr. James Hemsley, (Independent minister from Warrington,) began the service in prayer; Mr. Fisher preached from Proverbs xiv. 14; and Mr. Lister from Luke ix. 30, 31. The congregations were numerous and attentive; seriousness and solemnity marked the whole of the proceedings; and the impressions made on the minds of many will not be soon effaced. HANTS AND WILTS SOCIETY. Mr. SEPT. 27, 1820. The churches which constitute the Hants and Wilts Assistant Society in aid of the Baptist Mission, held their Annual Meeting at Miall's, Portsea. Mr. Millard preached from Gal. v. 23, on Christian Temperance; Mr. Saffery from Acts xx. 20, 21; and Mr. Clare the preceding evening, from Rom. vi. 1, 2. The brethren Mursell, Tilly, Headden, Franks, Miall, Neave, Millard, Russell, Arnott, and Bulgin, conducted the devotional parts of the services. In the intervals of worship, 'an Itinerant Society, in aid of village preaching, was formed, and the business of the Mission attended to. Including a few subscriptions and collections not in these counties, the Treasurer of this Assistant Society has received for the year, ending September 30, £424 8s. Od. The churches are not only entreated to make their collections by the end of September, but from the embarrassed state of the Mission, to use every possible effort in aid of its £nances. The next Association is to be at Broughton, April 18, -1821. The brethren Millard, Hawkins, and Bulgin, to preach. the Rev. Mr. Allen, Warminster; the Rev. Mr. Richards, Camden-town :£33 10s. 7d. was collected at the doors. Much gratitude is due to many friends in London, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Somersetshire, and Hampshire, who have manifested great liberality to the case, and much kindness to the minister, whilst collecting. A balance of £450 still remains, which will require the generous assistance of that part of the religious public, to whom the case has not yet been presented. A gallery has been since erected, at the expense of a few individuals, for the use of the Sundayschool children. HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY. It was with pleasure that we recently recorded the increased attention which has been excited to the moral and spiritual wants of our fellow-countrymen, by the operations of the Baptist British Missionary Society; and it is now with sincere satisfaction that we communicate to our readers the progress of the Home Missionary Society;-a Society whose leading objects are precisely the same with the former, and concerning which, we have already expressed our anxious desire," that its operations may be as successful, as its commencement has been auspicious. Its first Anniversary was held on the 9th of August last, when two sermons were preached: the former at Salters' Hall, by Rev. W. Jay of Bath*; and the latter at Swallow-street, by Rev. J. Clayton of London, on which occasion the collections and donations amounted to £230! Encouraged by the liberality of the Christian public, this Society has already engaged ten Missionaries, who are la SOMERS-TOWN MEETING HOUSE. bouring in districts, which, for the most part, have hitherto been much neglected. Although its present income is very inadequate to its growing expenditure, yet the friends of this Infant Institution rely with confidence upon Him, who has all hearts in his hands, that he will provide sufficient means to carry forward their benevolent designs to a triumphant OCT. 31. The Meeting-house at Somers-town having been consumed by fire on the 8th of last March,-by the advice, and under the inspection of the Trustees and a Building Committee, a new plain Meeting-house, without galleries, has been erected, which was Issue. opened on the 31st of October last, It is sincerely hoped that the friends when three sermons were preached, by of the Baptist British Missionary Society, the Rev. Dr. Waugh, the Rev. Dr. Rip-whose example and zeal, it is confessed, pon, and the Rev. Mr. Ivimey.-The were the means of stimulating to the following ministers engaged in prayer; formation of the Home Missionary Sothe Rev. Mr. Jones of Islington; the Rev. Mr. Rayson, Tonbridge Chapel; * See Page 27. |