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gloomy and unsocial, and the worship of God as only suited to dull bigols and enthusiasts.

As real religion can yield no pleasure to the Prince of the bottomless pit, he instigates his emissaries in every quarter to be violent against it ; and as those who have never made the trial of Wisdom's ways are more easily deceived, various are the means he employs to prevent the young from paying any attention to the one thing needful, as if experimental religion was the only thing unnecessary.

The experience of every true Christian attests the sublime pleasure of vital religion. If the testimony of all the redeemed of God that are now before the throne, and all on earth, who have tried both the ways of sin and the paths of wisdom, were to be given, it would be, Wisdom's ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.'

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Sooner shall all the stores of celestial happiness above be exhausted, than that the followers of Christ shall remain miserable. The Lord Jesus is their Saviour, Jehovah their God, holy angels their attendants, the redeemed of the Lord their company, the shadow of Omnipotence their protection, the fulness of the everlasting covenant their supply, the Sun of Righteousness their light, and the prospect of unfading glory is before them in view.

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Come then, ye favoured youths, who are seeking substantial pleasure, hear the language of the royal psalmist, O taste, and see that the Lord is good!' and again, In thy presence (even on earth) is fulness of joy ; and at thy right hand (in glory) are pleasures for evermore !'

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PARENT, ever kind to me,

I bow before thy throne;

The Infant's Glory.

Thy mercies, manifold and free,
I thankfully would own:
And while I leave my foolish play,
Lord, teach a little child to pray;
O guide my feet, and show the way
To glory!

Guardian of my infant days,

Whose pow'r preserves my breath, Thy love and goodness claim my praise, Nor shall it end in death;

For when the grave shall hush my
tongue

In gloomy silence sad and long,
My soul shall sing th'enraptur'd song
In glory!
While in this dreary wilderness

My weary way I plod,
O may thy providence and grace
Conduct my thoughts to God!
Thy providence sustains me still,
Thy grace subdues my stubborn will;
With both I climb the rugged hill

To glory.

A FRIEND TO YOUTH.

Daily bread to me is given

By the same bounteous hand
That show'rs the bread of life from
Heaven,

Like manna o'er the land.

O may my soul depend on thee,
And grow and flourish like a tree,
Till thou shalt call me home to see
Thy glory!

By thee my limbs are all array'd

And cover'd from the cold.
O may the robe that Jesus made,

The robe that ne'er grows old,
Upon my naked soul be found!
Then shall my gratitude abound,
Then shall thy praises swift resound
Thro' glory!

I dwell beneath this lowly cot,

That crumbles and decays;
But there's a house that moulders not,
Eternal arc its days!

'Twas built by God, 'tis in the skies;
My soul would to that mansion rise,
And dwell with wonder and surprize

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In glory!

From glory!

TEMPO.

To the Editor.

Obituary.

Rev. Sir,
The following short account of Mrs.
Hoare, is extracted from a much
larger one published by the Rev.
W. Thorpe of Bethesda Chapel,
Dublin. lis insertion in your
Magazine, will oblige your con-
stant reader,

ADOLESCENS.

MRS. HOARE.

ON I ord's Day morning, April 9, 1899, died Mrs. Hoare, the beloved wife of the Rev. W. Hoare, of Limerick. Al the period of their union (1805) neither Mr. nor Mrs. Hoare knew the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. It was not long, however, before the Lord, in his mercy, opencd Mr. Hoare's mind to receive the love of the truth. Nor was this mercy confined to him; Christianity having once gained admission into a family, almost uniformly makes progress She prepares instruments, and then employs them in her ser vice: and her first conquest is generally a step to many more. It was so here. Mr. Hoare's office, as a minister of Christ, led him to hold forth the word of life in public; and, ro doubt, he was still more earnest the circle of his family, where love enforced the call of duty His labour was not in vain. The Lord, who formerly opened the heart of Lydia to attend to the gospel as preached by the apostle Paul, directed the thoughts of Mrs. Hoare to the things which belonged to her everlasting peace. She diligently examined the Scriptures, and come pared what was addressed to her, with their testimony. In this state she continued for a considerable time; neither receiving the gospel, nor shewing any remarkable dislike to it; still availing herself of every opportunity of instruction from books, the conversation of religious friends, and public preaching. She seemed particularly happy to see and hear those ministers of the pel who occasionally visited at her. Louse. In the mean time, she fell

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into a declining state of health; Her constitution, originally very delicate, was completely shattered by frequent and severe bilious attacks. As, however, she had considerable intervals of ease, in which she was able to go out and mix with society, the danger of her case was concealed from herself and her friends. During the last year of life, her siate of health became evidently more critical and, about the commencement of this period, the Lord informed her judgment and changed her heart, by the enlightening and sanctifying influence of his word and spirit. Various evidences of such a gracious work, appeared from time to time. while she acquiesced in the trutà Formerly, and importance of the gospel, she had expressed doubts as to the propriety of the plain and decided mode of preaching which Mr. Hoare has seen it his duty to adopt and frequently seemed apprehensive of the, consequences. Now she could not bear any other than the most unequivocal statements of divine truth, convinced, as she said, that nothing, else could pull der n the strong aolds of Satan. She appeared to have a, very clear view of divine truth; and is transforming influence was evident in varius parts of her conduct.

is laid down by the apostle Johr, as Love to ine people of God a distinguishing Aracteristic of those who have passed from death to life. Halachment and kindness to such were remarkable. She

also spoke of what are called, the in strong terms of disapprobation.. Innent Amusements of the world," Formerly she had been partial to them, but now she saw their incon sistency with the Christian character; in scenes where, to say the easi, and The danger of trusting ourselves to evil. there are suca strong temptations

Shortly after this, her illness increased exceedingly, and she was brought to Cork for medical advice. While there, 2 appeared she had receired one of the most humbing and

offensive doctrines of the gospel of qur salvation. At family-prayer, a petition was offered up, that God's people, whom he had given to his Soa, might shortly be gathered out of the world; or, as the funeralservice admirably expresses it, that the Lord would shortly accomplish the number of his elect, and hasten his eternal kingdom.' This prayer seeme to give her the greatest pleasure and delight. After this journey, her sufferings increased, "antil they became almost intolerable. The Lord, however, enabled her to bear them patiently; for, as they abounded, so also did her consolations. A few evenings after her return home, on Mr. Hoare's going into her room to call her to tea, she said she was sorry he had disturbed her; adding, 'Oh! I am now ready to depart at any moment. At other times my inquiry has been, How soon shall The able to go out? —but now the Lord's will be done.' From this period she seemed to resign herself entirely to the Lord's disposal. She rejoiced greatly when she heard of any who had embraced the gos-. pel, and appeared particularly happy at Mr. Hoare's telling her, on Easter-day, of a lady who had just died in the faith. She spent a very indifferent night; and the following morning, as the servant walked across the room, she complained that the spring in it was very disagreeable and yet,' said she, there was a day of my life when this circum. stance would have been its highest recommendation: but I would not exchange this moment for the happiest (as I then accounted it) of my life.' An abscess, which had long been forming in her liver, burst the following day. She had just discharged its contents when Mr. Hoare went into her room. 'Well,'said she, smiling, you see I am searer dying than you imagined.

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I am not afraid to die. Death has no terrors for me: for sin, the sting of death, is removed. The Lord Jesus Christ the right-ous, has said it: Mr. Hoare spoke to her of the inestimable value of the Fountain which God had opened for sin and uncleanness. Oh yes (said she) one drop of it applied to me, makes me

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as white as snow.' Her sister read the 224 of Rev. in the course of which she exclaimed, God himself will wipe away my tears: this saying is faithful and true.' continued in this state the greater part of the next day, and in the evening she became quite confused in her mind. The two following days her mind was still confused, yet she always asked a blessing when any thing was offered her. About 12 o'clock on Saturday night. Mr. Hoare read the 17th chapter of John; and she became quite collected, and joined in the prayer he offer.. ed up. Well,' said she, “ my dear Louisa, the hour is come. I am not afraid to die. 'It is finished;' Jesus Christ! Jesus Christ!' These were her last words. She survived them about twelve minutes, and then fell asleep in Jesus.

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MISS ESTHER PASCALL,

NORWOOD.

[Extracted from her Funeral-Sermon by the Rev. B. Kent.]

ABOUT a month previous to her death, I visited Miss Pascall, and found her extremely weak; but, upon enquiry, she told me she was happy and resigned to the will of God. 'I can see my interest clear,' said she, in a dear Redeemer; but I want to love my heavenly Father more, and enjoy more of his presence.' In a few days I called again, and discovered an increasing degree of inward happiness. She expressed, with a heart overflowing with gratitude, the pleasure that she had often felt in coming to the house of God. 'O! what a mercy,' said she, that I have not been left to break the Sabbath, and spend the days of my youth in sin! What a mercy that I have been blest with religious parents, who took me to the house of God, and not to plays and fairs. I can truly say, 'I have felt a pleasure in waiting upon God.' After this, her strength for a few days revived, her appetite and rest returned, and her friends seemed to indulge flattering hopes of her recovery.

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Her mind, however, was not elated; but her language was, Let him do with me as seemeth

good in his sight. If I am spared, I hope it will be to glorify God: 1 bad much rather die, than live to dishonour him. These promising symptoms soon vanished, and her weakness returned; and from that fime continued to increase. On the ay of her relapse, she rose up from ner chair, and after embracing her dear mother and sister, whom she loved as her own soul, she said, Can you give me up they answered "If it be the Lord's will, we hope we shall be enabled to do it.' She then Lifted up her hands and eyes towards Heaven, saying, Here I am; Lord take me or let me stay; I am willing to live or die. Thy will be done.'

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The next day she was so low that her friends expected her death every hour; but, as often as she could speak, she expressed her inward joy and assurance of her interest in Christ. • Death' (said sho) is no terror to me; I can look upon the shroud and the coffin without the least fear. When her friends wept over her, she said you must not weep you have abundant reason to rejoice. From that day which was about a week before her death, she was almost continually in a heavenly frame of mind. Whenever her strength would permit, sne.would constantly be wanting to engage in spiritual conversation, prayer, and singing. It is impossible to describe the heavenly appearance of her

countenance. Almost a constant

smile was upon her face, except when it was distorted by convulgons. Several times, when these came on s sharp as to alarm every one around, she said, This is not hard work to me; I am perfectly happy in my mind.'

On the Monday morning previous to her death, she was as low as I ever remember to have seen a perBon in dying circumstances; yet, while her father and myself were standing by her, she charmed us by singing the following verse:

• There shall I see his face,
And never, never sin;
There, from the rivers of his grace,

Drink endless pleasures in.'.

I asked her if she knew that she

had been singing. She answered, 'O, yes! and I shall sing sweeter in glory soon!' After this, she exclaimed, O! the preciousness of Jesus! O! invite sinners to come to Jesus! O! this is what I wanted,' -a sweet foretaste of glory!' In this state she continned about twenty minutes; after which the scene changed; a dark cloud came over her mind, and she began to weep. Upon enquiry, she told me that she had lost the presence of her heavenly Father, and that the enemy was troubling her. This dark interval lasted but a short season, and she expressed her gratitude that God should favour her with such a refreshing season, to prepare her for the conflict.' The next day she was extremely low, and could say but little. In the evening her countenance changed, and she appeared in much pain. When her sister enquired the reason, she repled, "It is only the struggle of death.' A little after this she sung the following verse :

'Jesus can make a dying bed

Feel soft as downy pillows are, While on his breast I lean my head, And breathe my life out sweetly there,'

Within two hours of her death, she gave very serious charges to her nurse and the servant-maid. After which her speech went from her, and, in about half an hour, she fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 25, 1810, aged 23 years.

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REVIEW OF RELIGIOUS PUBLICATIONS.

Strictures on Sandemanianism: in Twelve Letters to a Friend. By Andrew Fuller, Price 38. 6d.

As our work was not designed to entangle in the thorns of theological controversy, we have felt some reluctance to notice the publication, which we now submit to the view of our readers but on its reperusal, we have been induced to form so high an opinion of the correctness of its sentiments, and of the spirit which it breathes, that we think it would be an act of injustice to the author and the public, not to give our decided opinion in its favour; for we conceive that it is calculated at once to afford clear and explicit views of the subjects it discusses, and to expose the errors and inconsist encies of the scheme which it explodes. The narrow limits indeed, to which we are confined, would be sufficient to prevent our entering fully into the more controversial parts of this volume: but we frankly avow, that if we had ample room, such is not our intention.

We pur

pose only to furnish with an analy tical notice, and to subjoin a few reflections, recommendatory of this valuable series of lettere.

In the first of them, Mr. Fuller offers some introductory remarks; and in the second, proceeds to a general view of the system which he appropriately denominates Sandemanianism, pointing out its differ ence from the systems which it professes to oppose. The third comprizes a more particular enquiry into the consequences of Mr. Sandeman's notion of justifying faith; and in this there are severai observations worthy of attentive notice, as well as in the fourth, where some useful hints are thrown out on the faith of devils and nominal Christians. Upon the connection between repentance and faith, between know ledge and disposition, upon the necessity of Regeneration to believing, and upon the doctrine of Justication, our author displays his usual originality and strength of mind. In the Ninth Letter, he adverts to a ZVILL

variety of New Testament practices;
some of which he ascribes to the
peculiarity of oriental customs, -
such as washing the feet, the salu-
tation, uncovering of the head, &e.
The tenth consists of an enquiry into
the principles on which the apostles
proceeded in forming and organizing
Christian churches. Here Mr. Fulier
disavows all contention for an Eras-
tian latitude in church-government;
but maintains that the apostles only
furnished with general principles,
comprehending, but not specifying,
a great variety of particulars
page 204, we meet with the follow-
ing illustrative paragraph:

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The sum is, that church govern ment and discipline are not a body of ceremonies, but only a few general principles and examples, sufficient for all practical purposes; but not sufficient to satisfy those who, in New Testament directions, expect to find an Old Testament Ritual. It is not difficult to perceive the wis dom of God in thus varying the two dispensations. The Jewish church was an army of soldiers, who had to go through a variety of forms in learning their discipline:the Cristan church is an army go ing forth to battle. The members of the first were taught punctilious obedience, and led with great for mality through a variety of religi ous evolutions; but those of the last (though they also must keep their ranks, and act to obedience to command whenever it is given, yet) are not required to be so attentive to the mechanical as to the mental, - not so much to the minute observation of forms, as to the spirit and design of them. The order of the one would almost seem to be appointed for order's sake; but in that of the other, the utility of every thing is apparent. The obedience of the former was that of chikiren; the latter of sous, arrived at maturer age,'

After several just observations, in the eleventh epistle, on the Nature of. Christ's Kingdom, the twelfth concludes with some strictures on the Spirit of Sandemanianism. Mr X X

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