other points which have been associated with it, which we most earnestly entreat our readers to peruse and examine, It is a full, clear, and masterly exposure of sentiments not more crude in themselves, than arrogantly set forth by their authors, and which cannot be regarded in any other light than as a subversion of the Gospel of Christ. We earnestly hope that, if it should do no good to the authors of the heresies in question, that it will open the eyes of some whom they have led astray, and prevent others from adopting their destructive errors. Remarks on certain Opinions recently propagated respecting Universal Redemption, and other topics, connected with that subject. By William Hamilton, D. D., Strathblane. London: Hamilton and Co. 12mo. THIS Volume relates to another unfortunate controversy, in which a most amiable, and, we believe, truly excellent man, has become the leader. It is with the most painful feelings we advert to the course which Mr. Erskine seems now determined to follow. His doctrine of universal pardon has met with a very able opponent in Dr. Hamilton. But we are persuaded the discussion is yet in its infancy; and that the progress of it will develop the extensively injurious nature and tendency of the sentiment which has begun to be propagated with so much zeal. Our readers will find much important matter in Dr. Hamilton's volume, and the whole argument is maintained by him in a very able and christian manner. The Spirit of Pascal: comprising the substance of his Moral and Religious Works. 32mo. London: Hamilton Devout Meditations from the French Counsels to a Newly Wedded Pair. WE recommend this little and ele- Writings of the Rev. John Bradford, Prebendary of St. Paul's, and Martyr, 12mo. pp. 456, 480. Select Sermons and Letters of Dr. Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester, and Martyr, 12mo. pp. 436. Writings of Dr. John Hooper, Bi shop of Gloucester and Worcester, and Martyr. 12mo. Treatises and Letters of Dr. Nicholas pp. Ridley, Bishop of London, and Martyr. 12mo. pp. 288. Examinations and Letters of the Rev. John Philpot, Archdeacon of Winchester, and Martyr. 12mo. pp. 204. THESE neat volumes have been issued by the Religious Tract Society in monthly numbers, and form part of a Reformers, from Wickliffe to Jewel, series of the writings of the British intended for publication by the Committee. They, of course, are but a selection. Most of the smaller treatises, letters, and sermons are, however, given; and in some instances extracts from their larger works. We are the avowed and uncompro mising enemies of abridged and mutilated editions of the early champions of the truth, and should exceedingly regret if these dapper twelves, printed lico, were to be the only modern reon thin paper, and bound in red capresentatives of those ponderous tomes, whose ancient paper is like modern and brazen ornaments are the approparchment, and whose oaken covers priate emblems of the incorruptible principles for which their authors contended and died. But this is not the case. An important edition of the entire works of the Reformers is undertaken by some enterprizing publishers, who deserve extensive patronage for that truly Protestant and national work, and who have our best wishes for its success. The works before us are intended for another and far more numerous class of readers, to whom. X however, Protestant principles are equally dear, and by whom, not" Protestant ascendancy," but the ascendancy of Protestantism, must be eventually secured in this country. The editor of these volumes has, we think, very judiciously catered for the taste of the humbler classes of our countrymen; but studying variety, has given biographical sketches of our Reformers, and illustrative notes where necessary. We are informed that these books, abounding as they do in Saxon words and the old English idiom, furnish very acceptable reading to individuals of the plainest education, and are therefore well adapted for vestry and other loan libraries. They have our cordial recommendation for such purposes; and we trust they will be so extensively read, as to assist in transforming the ignorant prejudices of untaught Protestants into enlightened and scriptural principles, for which they will be thus prepared in the hour of trial earnestly to combat. Sermons: by the Rev. W. Ford Vance, M.A. Assistant Minister of St. John's, Bedford Row. 8vo. p. 390. 10s. 6d. Nisbet. IT is gratifying to perceive, that among all the gradations of the clergy, from the mitred prelate to the village curate, the number of those who cease not to teach and to preach Jesus," is greatly increasing. Among the proofs of such an augmentation of the ranks of the serious clergy, the publication of so great a number of evangelical sermons, by the members of the Establishment, is not the least. Scarcely a week elapses but new volumes of sermons of the character alluded to are advertised. These sermons are distinguished by every variety of talent, and addressed to every variety of readers. In too many instances of late, however, it is to be regretted, that these discourses have contained too large an infusion of Millenarianism, to render them generally acceptable, or permanently useful. The too frequent circulation of the modern Millenarian notions, either from the pulpit or the press, is likely to be attended now, as it was a century and a half ago, with injurious results. An exclusive attention to the newly discovered intermediate coming of Christ, (we know not how better to designate this anticipated event, unless we are, contrary to the letter of Scripture, and the opinion of the universal church, to consider Christ's coming to judgment as a third advent,) must inevitably tend to divert the mind from the great design of Christ's first coming.-Christ and him crucified was the great theme of the apostle's ministry and joy- full exultation--and should be the chief subject of all printed or written discourses. We are happy to find, from the volume of sermons before us, that its estimable author does not lend his sanction to these gloomy prognostications of some of his clerical brethren. From a clerical volume now lying on our table, we make the following extract: "Christ says, that before the end comes, his Gospel is to be preached among all nations, not for their general conversion, but for a witness unto or against them, and for the gathering of his elect from among them; so that we can expect no universal spread of the Gospel before the second advent and reign of the Lord Jesus."-Which event, we learn from another passage, is just at hand, for that the Gospel has been preached to "who is so ignorant as not to know, all nations through the means of missionary exertions: therefore, the end must immediately come." cordingly we are told by the same author, in order that something may Ac be done when the Saviour shall make his intermediate advent, "that there are two judgments spoken of in Scripture, as also two resurrections, the first at Christ's (next) coming, the second at the end of the millennium." We feel pleasure on placing in contrast with such passages, one from a sermon of Mr. Vance on the Saviour's Advent: it will furnish too, a specimen both of his sentiments and style of preaching. "Thus shall we be prepared for the awful season of his second advent; when he shall come again in the name, and with the authority of his Father--not indeed as a Saviour: not as the meek, and lowly, and despised Jesus: not, as at the first, offering pardon and reconciliation to his rebellious creatures; but invested with the awful terrors of retri butive justice, and as the all-righteous and omnipotent Judge of heaven and earth, descending with the sound of the archangel and the trump of God, to pass sentence of everlasting blessed ness on his friends, and everlasting cursing on his enemies. Behold,' he saith, I come quickly, and my reward is with me, to give unto every man as his work shall be.' Blessed are they who at his coming shall be found watch ing. Amen." 6 This volume contains nineteen sermons, on a variety of interesting and important subjects; all of them scriptural in sentiment, and popular in style. They are well diversified by reasoning, illustrations, and appeals: the divisions, in some cases, are not quite so natural and obvious as is desirable for discourses delivered from the pulpit, as we presume these have been. We are greatly pleased with the serious, fervent, and affectionate spirit displayed throughout the volume; and with the anxiety excited by the author for the spiritual and immortal interests, both of his auditors and readers; and with these views of the author's spirit, design, and work, we beg leave to commend the volume to the attention of the religious public. An Inquiry into the Nature, Symptoms, and Effects of Religious Declensions, with the Means of Recovery. By Andrew Fuller. 10d. London: J. Nisbet; Harvey and Darton, and W. Darton. THIS is an exceedingly well executed reprint of one of the late A. Fuller's very best works. But as it needs no recommendation from us, we merely point it out as one of the most beautiful presents that could be conceived of, in cases where it might be deemed appropriate. We have been very much struck with a short preface, which the editor, Mr. Isaac Crewdson, we believe, of the Society of Friends, has added, in which he affectionately urges the obligations of religion upon those who, from their making no profession, deem themselves exempt. The Commandment with Promise, by the Author of "The Last Day of the Week." 12mo. pp. 268. 2s. 6d. A VERY entertaining and instructive Seeley, 1829. little volume, in the form of dialogue, designed to call into exercise filial love and duty, and to show the importance of inculcating and enforcing obedience on Scripture principles. Instead of Christian parents employing selfish and idolatrous motives as springs of duty, the necessity of their referring all to the will and love of God is forcibly pointed out. Due honour is shown to the Holy Scriptures, and their superiority in point of interest and effect is well illustrated. The book is highly adapted to correct prevailing evils in the education of children, and deserves an extended circulation. Retrospections: a Soldier's Story. By the Author of Abbey of Innismoyle," &c. 18mo. 3s. 294 pages. INTERESTING, affecting, and sacred retrospections, forming an admirable religious sequel to the "Recollections of the Peninsula."-The story is well told; its descriptions of the Peninsular scenery are strikingly picturesque, its sketches of "horrida bella" are truly graphic, its delineations of character are admirably drawn, and its conversations are well sustained; and hence, we can sincerely recommend it to the attention of our readers. rous, varied, and appalling difficulties with which he has to contend. The encouragements are drawn from the nature of the covenant of grace, the character and purposes of God, the love, friendship, and advocacy of Christ, the promises, the means of grace, the rest and joys of heaven, &c. &c. excited on its delivery, and it would seem not less so since its publication, the second edition, we understand, being now nearly exhausted. In the event of another edition, we would suggest an additional chapter on the encouragements derivable from the experiences of believers recorded in the Scriptures. The design, the sentiments, and the tendency of the work are excellent; the style is plain and familiar; but the letter-press is far from commendable. A long list of Errata is affixed to the volume, which, we regret to discover, might have been very considerably lengthened by the yet remaining typographical errors. The Value of Early Piety exhibited in Life and Death." A Sermon preached at Hanover Chapel, Bognor, occasioned by the Decease of two Sisters, Miss Ann Hounsom, aged 17, and Miss Mary Hounsom, aged 13 years. By John Thornton, Jun. Westley and Davis. THIS discourse is founded on 2 Sam. death. This brief and affecting discourse, delivered after their interment, we very earnestly recommend to our youthful readers, Great interest was We shall feel great pleasure if our notice and recommendation, though long and unavoidably delayed, shall tend to promote its more extensive circulation: and be the means of directing the attention of the friends of the Redeemer to the infant and growing cause at Bognor. and The newly-formed interest needs support and encouragement; those friends of the Gospel who are anxious at once "to do and to get good," would do well, in their summer excursions, to visit that select and interesting watering-place on the Sussex Coast. Counsels and Cautions for Youth, in a Series of Letters from a Father to his Son. By John Thornton. 18mo. Westley and Davis. THIS excellent publication may he considered as a sequel to the esteemed author's little volume, entitled"Choice Pleasures for Youth." The latter contained advice chiefly for "the Teens;" the present is addressed to youth when they have attained their majority, and are about to embark on the troubled ocean of life. We trust that both volumes will be extensively circulated and read by our rising youth. They would form a valuable present to the young when about to quit the domestic roof. Christian Counsel: or a Manual of 100 Practical Contemplations, tending to promote Gospel Principles and a good Conversation in Christ. By an Old Divine. 18mo. pp. 128. Kichard Baynes. A REPRINT of an old and rare little volume, published in 1680, with the initials only of the author's name, T. S. It contains 100 Practical Contemplations on all the varieties of Christian character and experience, privilege and duty; written in a plain, nervous, and, occasionally, antithetical style. They are, withal, short and comprehensive; instructive and entertaining to believers; and furnish materials for 100 days serious reading and thinking to those who have little opportunity for reading larger works on practical and experimental theology. SACRED MUSIC. 1." Precious Bible! What a treasure u celebrated Ode, suitable for Bible and other Anniversary Meetings. The words by the late Rev. J. Newton, M. A. The Music composed for four Voices, with an accompaniment for the Organ. By G. Taylor, Chelmsford. Is. 2." Let his Name be ador'd." Lines set to an original Air, published for the benefit of the London Missionary Society. Words by S. H.-Air harmonized by C. K. 1s. THE above sweet hymn of Mr. Newton is well known, and much admired in the religious world, though he certainly would have been astounded to have seen it called 66 a celebrated ode," or to have seen an “M. A." attached to his name, to which he had no pretension. An American University, indeed, complimented him with the title of D. D., but he never used it; and when it was mentioned, pleasantly declared he never would acknowledge any diploma till he received one from Sierra Leone-the place of his edu cation. Mr. Taylor's music, however, well corresponds with Mr. N.'s verses; it is sweet and simple, and we think it worthy to rank among the best of our modern congregational tunes. The harmony is also generally correct, and the moving bass will recommend it for the piano-forte. The second article is printed very neatly on a quarter sheet of card paper. The air of this is also simple and easy; the harmony sound and good; and the accompaniment for the piano-forte, well arranged. There are seven verses of words, but we can say but little in favour of the poetry. they go far beyond what we contemplated, as necessary to illustrate those rules, for they arise "from the easiest lessons of Solfeggio, (or Solfa-ing,) to the most difficult passages of modern music, as here selected "from the works of Purcell, Handel, Haydn, Mozart," &c., and those who master these, we should conceive, would have little to fear from any other. This, however, is beyoud our province, which extends no farther than congregational psalmody, which we wish to promote and recommend with all simplicity. Those who wish to qualify themselves for the performance of anthems and oratorios, will find Mr. Ford's work extremely useful; we confess, however, that we do not see the propriety of always marking the key-note Do, in whatever part of the scale it may occur, since it requires a knowledge of harmony not easily attained, to detect every change in the modulation, and if all are not equally expert, the same note will be variously denominated, which must create confusion. But we drop this only as a hint to Mr. F. We perfectly agree with this composer, that the superficial music of modern times is as little calculated to improve the taste, as it is to amend the heart;" but we do not expect the latter even from the most sublime compositions of Haydn, or of Handel, though it should seem that the latter once indulged such hopes; for when a gay nobleman thanked him for the high entertainment he had derived from his "Messiah," he is said to have replied sharply, "Entertainment!-My Lord, I hoped to have made you better." Explanatory and Practical Comments; being a Series of Short Lectures on the New Testament; designed as an Assistant in Family Worship, and suited to all Ranks. By a Clergyman of the Established Church. Vol. 1. Containing the Gospel and Acts. 8vo. Second Edition. 10s. 6d. RESPECTING this volume, the Author Progressive Exercises for the Voice, observes, "it will be found to contain &c. By D. E. Ford. 2s. THESE are the Exercises to which we explanatory and practical lectures on the New Testament, conveyed in such plain, intelligible language, as may suit the capacities of those branches of the family which are lower by age |