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70th year of his age, he resigned the tionate exercise, can arrive to no fapastoral office, and in a fortnight after vourable conclusion. was called to the possession of his heavenly reward.

Upon the whole, we have been very much gratified by perusing this pious memoir; and from many of its pages we should be happy to transcribe into our own columns, did their extent permit. We hope, however, that the general circulation of the work itself will entirely preclude any regret on this subject which we might otherwise indulge.

1. On the Respect due to Antiquity; a Sermon preached on Friday, May 11, 1827, at the Opening of the Scotch National Church, London. By THOS. CHALMERS, D.D. Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of St. Andrews. pp. 40. Collins.

2. The Effect of Man's Wrath in the Agitation of Religious Controversies; a Sermon preached at the Opening of the New Presbyterian Chapel in Belfast, on Sabbath, Sept. 23, 1827. By THOS. CHALMERS, D.D. Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of St. Andrews. pp. 43. Collins.

EVEN the originality and eloquence of Dr. Chalmers have completely failed to reconcile us to ecclesiastical establishments, whether Scottish or English; they proceed upon a principle which is false in fact, namely, that the church of Christ is in danger, and must therefore seek its safety, in part at least, from the countenance and support of secular authority; for the simple majesty of primitive institutions, they substitute human prescription and external pomp, which, however adapted to secure the approbation of persons whose attention may not have been effectually drawn to the good confession made by the Saviour before Pontius Pilate, are entirely unsupported by the precepts and examples of the New Testament, and are composed, to a considerable extent, of materials whose numerical strength it may not be difficult to ascertain, but of whose spiritual character and condition Charity herself, even in her most affec

In these discourses, however, especially the latter, the reader will find that the liberal mind of this distinguished preacher was not to be confined, ever on occasions when some might have expected it, to a mere defence of presbyterianism; objects infinitely more important secured his attention and employed his talents. The same comprehension of thought, richness of language, and felicity of illustration, which characterize all the writings of this eminently endowed minister, will be found diffusing their brilliant and impressive attractiveness throughout these interesting sermons. We wish it were in our

power to transcribe largely, but the following must suffice.

"Before I leave you, I should like, even though at the end of our discourse, and by an informal resumption of its first topic, to possess the heart of each who now hears me with the distinct assurance of God's proffered good will to him, of his free and full pardon stretched out for the acceptance of him. If heretofore you have been in the habit of contemplating the Gospel as at a sort of speculative distance, and in its generality, I want you now to feel the force of its pointed, its personal application, and to understand it as a message addressed specifically to you. The message has been so framed, and couched in phraseology of such peculiar import, that it knocks for entrance at every heart, and is laid down for acceptance at every door. It is true that you are not named and surnamed in the Bible; but the term 'whosoever,' associated as it frequently is, with the offer of its blessings, points that offer to each and to all of you.

Whosoever will, let him drink of the waters of life freely.' It is very true that this written communication has not beeu

handed to you, like the letter of a distant acquaintance, with the address of your designation and dwelling-place inscribed upon it; but the term 'all' as good as specializes the address to each, and each has a full warme, all ye ends of the earth, and be saved;' rant to proceed upon the call, 'Look unto or, Come unto me all ye who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.' It is furthermore true, that Christ has not appeared in person at any of your assemblies, that other, has bid him step forward with and, singling out this one individual, and an application for pardon, on the assurance that he would receive it; but the term

the eighth persuades pious persons to seek a fixed and an ardent devotion in public worship; the ninth admonishes careless attendants on public worship; the tenth exhibits the means by which private Christians can advance the interests of public worship; the eleventh expostulates with the neglecters of public worship; the last contains a Christian's retrospect of public worship, and his anticipation of its completion in the worship of heaven.

'every' singles out each, and he has left ous benefit from public worship; the behind him the precious, the unexception- seventh treats on the causes of an unable declaration, that every one who ask-profitable attendance on public worship; eth receiveth,' that every one who seeketh, findetb. And, lastly, it is true that he disperses no special messengers of his grace to special individuals; but the term any,' though occupying but its own little room in a single text, has a force equally dispersive with as many messengers sent to the world as there are men upon its surface. If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink.' These are the words which, unlike the wheels of Ezekiel's vision, turn every way, carrying the message diffusively abroad among all, and pointing it distinctively to each of the human family. Their scope is wide as the species, and their application is to every individual thereof. And what I want each individual present to understand is, that God in the Gospel beseeches him to be reconciled-God is saying unto him, Turn thou, turn thou, why wilt thou die?'" p. 33.

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A BOOK that will repay a close and frequent perusal, must be important in its matter, perspicuous and impressive in its style, and piquantly seasonable in all its statements. Such is the work now on our table, the contents of which we will exhibit without delay. It was evidently written to recal the attention of professing Christians to an "intense devotedness to inward personal Christianity;" from which it is feared too many have receded, while attentive to beneficent exertion, as if this were the essence, rather than the concomitant of piety.

These are surely subjects of the first importance, and in their discussion it will be found, unless we are greatly deficient in judgment, that Mr. Morrison has evinced much knowledge of the Scriptures and the present times, sound piety, and sterling sense. The volume he has produced is long enough; but it is so good that we dare not say it is too long. To know that every professor of religion in the kingdom possessed a copy of this work would afford us much pleasure, and to be assured that each one carefully perused it with ardent prayer, at least once a year, would be a large addition to our felicity. would surely be amongst us an immense increase of piety, usefulness, and comfort. We subjoin a specimen of the

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"Were the worship of Christians usually attended with the fervour which distinguished the assemblies of the first disciples, not only would the principal objections to a spiritual worship be overcome, but its beauty would be strikingly exhibited. When, during the preaching of the Gospel, every eye is fixed on the instructor; when, during the season of prayer, every mind seems turned inward, and every thought fled upward; when, in the singing of praise, hundreds of voices seem to speak the gratitude of hundreds of hearts; when, in the language which in our childhood taught us the true nature of the worship of God

After some introductory remarks, which occupy the first chapter, the author, in the second, gives us the design of public worship; in the third, the characters of genuine public worship; in the fourth, a right preparation 'At once they sing, at once they pray,' for it, especially for the public worship a far sublimer worship is presented, than of the Lord's day; in the fifth we learn apparel, by all the sweets of incense, by all can be produced by all the splendour of what constitutes the devotional im- the charms of music, by all the elegance of provement of public worship; the sixth painting and statuary, and by all the maggives the evidences of receiving religi-nificence of architecture."

LITERARY RECORD.

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In the Press.

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OBITUARY.

ROBERT POPE, M.D.

poor children on the Lancasterian system, stand as monuments of his ardent

desire to promote the best interests of the rising generation. To the Bible Society he was a devoted friend, and by his counsels at the meetings of the Com

ON Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1827, died at Staines, in the 80th year of his age, Robert Pope, M.D. a member of the Society of Friends, and universally respected in that town, for his piety, in-mittee, his influence in the higher tegrity, and benevolence.

As a physician, Dr. Pope attained considerable celebrity. His house, like the porches around the pool of Bethesda, was a house of mercy; the resort of multitudes of the afflicted in the humbler walks of life, to whom his advice was always cheerfully and gratuitously given.

As a Christian, his hope of salvation was placed, not on any imaginary perfection of his own, but on the perfection of the Redeemer's merits; and in his deportment imparted grace shone with peculiar lustie. The following section is, in substance, an extract of a soliloquy written by him about two months before his death, which the writer of this memoir has seen, and which evinces his concern for the welfare of his household:

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"I have this day entered my 80th year, and on reviewing the dealings of my God, I desire gratefully to acknowledge that goodness and mercy have followed me all the days of my life. I trust God has granted me repentance for sin, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ; and I now express my entire dependance on the merits of my Redeemer for everlasting life. I also feel deeply interested in the spiritual welfare of my dear wife, and daughter, and all my servants; the salvation of whose souls is as dear to me as my own. 1 trust they are all partakers of the same precious faith in the Redeemer's merits, and committing my soul into the hands of its Creator, to take it to himself when it may please him, I hope to meet them at the right hand of the Judge, when He shall say unto his people, < Come blessed.' ye

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His benevolence was extensive. Two commodious buildings in this town, erected by him for the instruction of

circles of society, and his liberal subscriptions, he afforded it efficient aid. To the schools of the Baptist Mission in India he cheerfully gave donations when solicited, and indeed to all benevolent institutions which did not interfere with a conscientious adherence to his peculiar tenets.

His death was sudden, easy, and triumphant. Early in the morning of the 18th of December, he was attacked with a spasmodic affection, to which he had been subject, and while his only daughter was administering the medicine he had prescribed, his head dropped on the pillow; and, expressing his reliance on the Saviour, he breathed his last, before it was suspected by those around him that his departure was at hand.

His funeral was attended by the clergymen and dissenting ministers of the town; by all the medical gentlemen in the neighbourhood, and by a long procession in coaches and on foot, of all classes of sincere mourners. The general respect paid to his character on that occasion, was a faithful, but faint echo of the feelings of the inhabitants of Staines, "We have lost a Friend!"

His death was improved at the Independent Chapel from Isaiah lvii. 1. and at the Baptist Chapel from 1 Cor. xv.

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A short time before the Doctor's death, he intimated to his daughter that he intended to do something for all the public Schools in this town; and in compliance with that intention, Miss Pope has distributed £50 among them, viz. To the Baptist Sunday School.. £10 To the Independent Ditto ...... 10

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To the two Lancasterian Schools £20 | vented his making a full disclosure of To the National School

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10 his mind. He writes thus, in a paper not seen till after his removal:

"I have for some time intended writing a short account of my religious experience; being also deeply impressed with the conviction that I shall not be long a sojourner in this world, I do hereby design to relate a few things concerning that happy change, which it has pleased God to produce in my mind, that when you read these lines you may not sorrow as those who have no hope. It is now better than twelve months since that ever to be remembered period, when he

THIS amiable youth was the son of Mr. Richard and Mrs. Judith Spurr, and was born at Windhill, near Bradford, Yorkshire, August 6, 1801. From his childhood he manifested a very affec-who commanded the light to shine out of

tionate temper, and a lovely disposition. When of proper age to leave home for school, his education was committed to the Rev. W. Vint, the successful and truly excellent tutor of the Independent Academy at Idle, near Bradford, and afterwards to the not less estimable Mr. J. Fawcett, of Ewood Hall, near Halifax. Under such teachers, my young friend had every advantage of literary and moral culture; and he knew how to appreciate his advantages: his mind expanded, and his acquisitions were truly respectable. After his return from Ewood Hall, he manifested a most serious attention to religion, and gave very decisive proofs of true piety. When visiting his father's house, the writer always witnessed the deep interest which Richard felt in subjects of general information, but more especially in what related to Christ and holiness. About this time, being in a delicate state of health, he wrote certain short memoranda of his state of mind, and his hopes and prospects of a future world, of a most cheering character. But many of these he afterwards destroyed; a few yet spared will be introduced into this memoir.

darkness, shone into my heart to give me the light of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ, and translated me from the kingdom of darkness into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God. Then was I quickened by divine grace, and received a pledge of an eternal inheritance. Of this glorious and blessed change, I shall proceed to give you a brief account, which to me is infinitely important and interesting. And as I am writing this in the pro-pect of speedily entering an eternal world, may”

Here the manuscript closes. Soon after, however, I find among his papers the following interesting memoranda :—

"Lord's day, Nov. 3, 1822. I have abundant cause for deep humiliation of heart on account of the little progress have made in divine things; and at the same time equal cause for gratitude that I am spared amidst such ingratitude and unworthiness. Oh! may the Lord from henceforth enable me to live more to the glory of his grace; to my spiritual advancement in holiness, and knowledge, in faith and every grace of his Spirit; and serve some important purpose for the advancement of his glory, and the Redeemer's cause among men.'

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Tuesday Evening, Nov. 5th 1822. This evening am much engaged in the solemn act of surrendering and dedicating soul and body to the service and glory of God, through the Lord Jesus Christ. After engaging in prayer, and reading over DodOn the 4th of August, 1822, I bap-dridge's form of self-dedication, and on my tized him, on a profession of his faith knees reading over the abridged form, and

in the Lord Jesus. Soon after this time, I hinted to his parents my hope that he would engage in the work of the Christian ministry. His heart was evidently set upon this work, but his views of its fearful responsibility, a degree of reserve concerning himself, and the most unaffected modesty, pre

praying over it, I now conclude with a few lines-Adorable and blessed God! before

whom I have been bowing my sinful knees, and casting my soul afresh on thy mercy, as a self-ruined and hell-deserving sinner, pleading the blood and righteousness of ceptance, may my petitions come up before Jesus as the only ground of hope and acthy throne perfumed with the incense of the Redeemer's intercession. Father of mer

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