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Should Mr. Rand continue throwing out his sarcasms against Universalism, as he has done since editing the "Mirror," we shall feel justified, in making a fair and friendly exposition of his insidiousness, that we may guard the public against misrepresentations, defend the reputation of our brethren in the faith, and if possible, lead him, to repentance and reformation. We rejoice in believing he is a fellowheir of eternal life, and wheneyer he surmounts his overgrown hostility to the doctrine we believe, and manifests that neighborly and merciful disposition, which professors of the christian religion, should possess towards each other, our heart would overflow with gladness in forgiving the past, and in hailing him in mutual ardent affection, as a brother for Jesus' sake.

FOR THE CHRISTIAN INTELLIGENCER.

ORTHODOXY.

MR. EDITOR-As some readers complain that you misrepresent Calvinists, by saying they expect to be happy in heaven, while beholding the miseries of the damned, and more especially, as you have ingeniously represented them in your "Explanatory Sermon, on the Parable of the rich man and Lazarus," I send you the following extract from a book, entitled, "Universalism confounds and destroys itself." By J. SPAULDING, D. D. (See p. 356, printed, 1805.)

"As the redeemed in heaven will forever behold that awful sight in hell, that exquisite torture, horror and despair, they will have the best opportunity to see what themselves deserve-from what they are redeemed. They will look down-and see their own nearest kindred in hell, under all the bitter agonies of death, and stand unmoved at the sight. They maintain perfect calmness and undisturbed joy. They hear the great Judge pronounce the awful sentence. They see all the wicked sink down to hell, and hell moved with devour

ing flames to meet them; a sight infinitely more dreadful than the sinking of worlds."

This extract is not presented Mr. Editor, to stain a page of your publication, but simply to show your readers, that Calvinism has not been misrepresented. Edwards on the "Eternity of Hell torments," says, (p. 419.) "The sight of hell torments will exalt the happiness of the righteous forever." All Orthodox writers hold up the same doctrine. But my blood freezes at the thought! and I write no more. W.

MISCELLANEOUS.

ANOTHER CONVERSION.

A clergyman, a Mr. Thompson, of the Methodist persuasion, lately arrived in Philadelphia, from England. The Methodists brought him forward as their champion, to refute the Universalists in their discussions in the Berean Society, where Mr. Thompson was convinced of the error, and acknowledged the truth. He is now preaching the doctrine of the restitution of all things.-Gospel Herald.

N. B. Mr. Thompson has lately delivered a course of Sermons on the Unity of God and the salvation of all men, which are published in the City of Philadelphia.-EDITOR.

NEW HYMN BOOK.

The "Psalms and Hymns, for social and private worship; carefully selected from the best authors," by Br. DAVID PICKERING, is now published, in a neat 12 mo. volume, containing 525 Sacred Songs, to which is subjoined, a "Brief Summary of the Universal Faith," and several Prayers. We are happy to give our opinion, that the above Selection is decidedly preferable to any Hymn Book we have seen, embracing a variety of Hymns judiciously arranged in alphabetical order. We hope the work will be liberally patronized, and by becoming extensively useful in the Zion of the Lord, abundantly reward our dear Brother for his unwearied exertions, in compiling, arranging and publishing so meritorious a work.

MORE MEETING HOUSES.

We rejoice to receive information that our friends in the City of Hartford, Conn. are blessed in their endeavors to maintain the truth of God, and under the able ministry of Br. R. Carrique, are receiving accession to their numbers, and are making preparation for building a house for public worship, during the ensuing season.

"The Gospel Herald," also announces the probable erection of another Chapel in that City, for the free promulgation of the salvation of God to every creature. Not having the paper before us, we are not able to state the particulars.

NEW PUBLICATIONS.

A weekly paper has recently been commenced at Buffalo, N. Y. at two dollars per annum, called the "Gospel Advocate," edited by Br. THOMAS GROSS, devoted to the dissemination and defence of the doctrine of Universal grace and salvation, as proclaimed in the gospel of the Son of God. We have not seen the paper, but hearing of its probable usefulness, wish it an extensive circulation.

DEDICATION.

The new and elegant brick Meeting House, in Hartland, Vt. was publicly and solemnly dedicated to the worship of the one God and Saviour of all men, on the 5th of February, Br. Ballou, of Boston, delivered the dedication Sermon, and Brs. Bartlett, Willis and Skinner, took part in the services. The audience was very numerous and attentive. May our friends and brethren meet oft in that house, to their mutual edification, felicitation and divine comfort.

ANECDOTES.

A countryman meeting the Prince, bishop of Strasburg, at the head of an army, asked him how a successor to the peaceable Apostles could so far violate his sacred office, as to lead to war?" I do not lead them as an Archbishop, but a Prince of Strasburg," was the reply. "I should like to know," said the countryman," if the Prince of Strasburg should chance to go to the devil, what would become of the Archbishop."

Literary Casket.

A country parish in New-Hampshire proposed to their pastor to raise his salary from $250 to $300 per annum. "Spare me, my christian friends," replied the worthy man; "It is a wearisome burden to collect the 250: I should be worn to death by trying to scramble together the 300." N. A. Review.

POETRY.

THE NATIVITY.

NO war nor battle's sound

Was heard the world around;

No hostile chiefs to furious combat ran ;
But peaceful was the night,

In which the Prince of light
His reign of peace upon the earth began.

The shepherds on the lawn,
Before the point of dawn,

In social circle sat; while all around
The gentle fleecy brood,

Or cropp'd the flow'ry food,

Or slept, or sported on the verdant ground.

When lo! with ravish'd ears,
Each swain delighted hears

weet music, offspring of no mortal hand;
Divinely warbled voice,

Answ'ring the stringed noise,

With blissful rapture charm'd the list'ning band.

They saw a glorious light
Burst on their wond'ring sight,

Harping in solemn choir, in robes array'd,
The helmed cherubim,

And sworded seraphim,

Are seen in glitt❜ring ranks, with wings display'd.

Sounds of so sweet a tone,
Before were never known,

But when of old the sons of morning sung
While God dispos'd in air

Each constellation fair,

And the well-balanc'd world on hinges hung.

Hail, hail, auspicious morn!

The Saviour Christ is born:

(Such was th' immortal seraph's song sublime.)
Glory to God in heav'n!

To man sweet peace be giv'n,

Sweet peace and friendship to the end of time!

Milton, altered by Rev. Dr.Gardiner.

THE

CHRISTIAN INTELLIGENCER,

AND

GOSPEL ADVOCATE.

EDITED BY

RUSSELL STREETER,

Minister of the First Universalist Society in Portland.

Vol. II.

June, 1823.

No. 4.

"CANDIDUS" AND THE "MIRROR."

Some of the friends of truth, having seen, in the Christian Mirror, frequent and direct attacks on the bible doctrine of salvation, as maintained by those who believe in "the restitution of all things," especially those over the signature, "Quaero," may think strange that some faithful servant of the "Saviour of all men," does not forward a communication to the editor of that paper, informing him of his errors in misstating the sentiments of those whom he opposes, and of the impropriety of attempting to support the doctrine of endless sufferings by such means. Entertaining a favorable opinion of human nature and knowing the obvious duty of a christian editor, our friends may be slow to believe that such an one, would refuse to publish remarks, intended to rectify mistakes and present subjects of controversy in such a connexion and light, as would enable the readers to judge understandingly of the consistency, or inconsistency, of the doctrine he opposes. Improbable as it might appear, such will be found to have been the course, pursued by the editor of the Mirror, in combatting, what he calls error. Having received the following communication from "Candidus," the manifest object of which was, to guard "Quero" and his readers against adopting fallacious reasoning in opposition to the sentiments of Universalists, and to give him a fair opportunity to refute their real doctrine, the

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