fluence us as Christians; something of the same attractive power should draw us toward our heavenly Friend; and with a few,--the better-disposed part of humankind,— this gentle influence is both felt and acknowledged. It has much efficacy and power; and may the Bestower of all blessings render it more and more efficacious and powerful. A. G.

But on beast that all despise,
Salem sees her conqueror ;
David's long-expected Son,
He-too great for earthly throne.

Idumean palms they bear

See! a joyous father-land,
Hails him with uplifted hand;
They are bound in transport's band,
Eye and heart inflamed they stand
Spreading out their garments there;
'Tis the prince of Judah's stem,
Lo! he comes to reign o'er them.

Sing the glad Hosannah ! sing!
Wilderness-and wind-and dell-
Hail! the Hope of Israel;
Mountains sink-and valleys swell
Songs of victory-victory tell.
Let heaven's highest arches ring,
'Tis the angel's daily hymn,
'Tis the theme of Seraphim.

Blow the trump of victory, blow!
Clash the cymbals-tune the flute,
Harp, and horn, and lyre, and lute-
Wake and shout-let none be mute.
Laurel-garlands shall be strew'd;
Ours are nobler victories now-
This is Judah's lion heir,

For his conquering march prepare!

Not with shouts of thundering power,
Not with wild delirious sound,
Tearing through the clouds around,
Shaking the affrighted ground,
Rending heaven's o'er-circling bound,
Like a storm-in fearful hour;

But in tenderness and rest,

Lo! he comes serenely blest.
15

VOL. IV.NO. IV.

Peace is with him-heaven and bliss;
He hath vanquished death and hell,
He-the great Immanuel,

Of all blessings deepest well-
Ruler of God's citadel,

No vain sword of steel is his

'Tis with spirits purged from sins,
That he combats, that he wins.

He, the Prince of light and life,
He, our eldest brother, goes
To redeem us from our woes-
To subdue our mightiest foes,
Heaven to win-and hell oppose--
High above all mortal strife,
He, Redeemer, he shall save
From the prison of the grave.

Tyrant of the world, begone!

Thou hast reign'd-thy rule is o'er,
Thou mayst sway the world no more ;
Jesus drives thee from the door :
All-destroying-darkening power,

Monster! know thy reign is done-
Death and hell, receive your doom-
For your vanquisher is come.

Angels! that ere morning's damps,
Told or sang the heavenly tale
To the shepherds in the vale,
And o'er Bethl'em's lowly stall
Poured out songs of joy for all,
Come with lyres, and come with lamps,
Come in all your bright array,
'Tis your Monarch's festal day.

Hang no scarlet tapestry,

Spread no cloth of golden glare-
No emblazoned robes prepare;

This is David's Son and Heir,

He is come to save and spare, Bending from his throne on high, To earth's deepest misery

On the cross for man to die!

Earth! bow down-bow down-in prayer;
Dust of earth! look round and see
When was greatness great at he;
Slaves! his death hath made ye free;
Men! through him as gods ye be;
O what brother-love is here!
Did affection ever glow

In a heart, like this? O no!

Melt to water, mortal men!

Glow and flame in joy and praise;
Sing in more than angel lays--
Jesse's Branch! to thee we raise
Deathless songs in deathful days.
Conscience turns to thee again;

Bows the head and bends the knee-
Cleanse our hearts-to hallow thee.

Know that he your griefs hath borne,
Purged your sins-e Adam's clay!
Weakness, sighs, despair-away!
Heaviness and grief-be gay!
Pierce the night and spring to day;
He hath saved ye. Why forlorn ?
Hallelujah! hymns divine--

'T is enough-for he is mine.

ECCLESIASTICAL COURTS.

UPON the occasion of a complaint which was laid before the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church a few months ago, the Minutes record the following proceeding. "The rule, reminding the Assembly that they were about to sit as Judges of a court of Jesus Christ, was read by the Moderator." [Minutes, page 383.].

A court of Jesus Christ! Is not this a novel appellation to bestow upon an ecclesiastical body in these United States? What does it mean? What powers does it indicate? What authority imply? Are we to interpret the solemn title as a mere allusion to the supposed scriptural origin of the Presbyterian constitution and ministry? We are aware that the General Assembly, like the Episcopal Convention, claims holy warrant as the ground of its proceedings. But the Bench of Bishops who assume that their ordination has come down in uninterrupted series from the Apostles whom Jesus himself commissioned, does not in this republican community pretend to the honors and prerogatives of Judges of a court of Jesus Christ. Is Episcopacy obliged or disposed to be more modest than Presbyterianism? But granting the Scripture warrant for the constitution and ministry of the General Assembly, will there remain no cause to deprecate so unhallowed a use of the name of the Redeemer? Can a presbyterian Christian endure to have his Saviour's dignity degraded by thus associating his sacred name with litigation