but this little book is unworthy of both. We do not impute to him, nor suspect him of any design to create perplexity and confusion in the public mind on the subject of the Sabbath, but we tell him, plainly and candidly, that an ENEMY of the Sabbath, if dexterous, would just have arrayed the differences of opinion on the subject as he has done. The spirit and purpose of an enemy would of course have been the reverse of the Author's, but the plan would have been the very same. Mr. Burnside and the Sabbatarians do not believe that the first day of the week is obligatory on Christians as a Sabbath. In this we judge them not. But as their unbelief in this matter is not founded upon the differences of opinion which have prevailed in Christendom; as they do not reject the Lord's day, because others have disagreed about it, why drag these differences into the question? It is a question of fact, not of opinion, and therefore the only appeal is to revelation. The word of God is the real, the formal, the final authority on which Mr. B. professes to ground his own belief in this matter.

No agreement of all Christendom, however harmonious, would alter his opinion on this, or any other point which he believes that God has spoken against. Why, then, descend to drive a dust-cart along the whole track of ecclesiastical history, collecting "differences" of human opinion, "relative to the weekly Sabbath?" They prove nothing; and when grouped and manoeuvred, they unfit the mind for estimating direct proof on either side.

In regard to the authority and obligation of the Lord's day, as the weekly Sabbath, our opinion may be expressed in very few words. It is the only day which (after the resurrection) the apostles sanctified as a Sabbath. We never find, from the Acts, that they sanctified the seventh day by Christian worship or sacraments, but on the first day of the week we invariably find them engaged as Christians usually are now. The first day was their Sabbath, or they kept no Sabbath at all. Such is the simple fact that lies upon the face of the New Testament. It cannot therefore be proved from the New Testament, that the apostles ever kept the seventh day sabbath after the resurrection of the Lord of the Sabbath, and they were not such men as would have given it up without a divine warrant. All their character, subsequent to the day of Pentecost, is a sacred pledge of their integrity in all things pertaining to God and man. Here we rest, as unaffected by the piled dust of differences collected by Mr. B. as by "the small dust of the balance."

The real state of the case is this:-It was the Saviour's "CUSTOM," before his death, to worship in the synagogue on the seventh day; after his resurrection, it was HIS

CUSTOM "" to honour the first day of the week, by meeting his worshipping disciples; and they, like their Lord, changed their "custom" in the same way, and at the same time.

Such being the scriptural fact, we decline all discussion of the question with Mr. B. as he has stated it. If he can overthrow, by Scripture alone, the statement we have given of the fact, we pledge ourselves to do justice to his proofs. In the meantime, we deeply deplore that he should have attempted to unsettle the public mind by a mixed work like the present. The sanctification of the Sabbath is too much neglected already, without the aid of controversy on the subject. While, therefore, we acquit the author of all design of lessening its obligation or importance, we charge him with attacking both, by illegitimate weapons, and in a way far more calculated to produce perplexity than conviction.

Sabbatarians may say, expose the fallacy of his arguments. Wo answer, it is not argument to glean and group the differences of human opinion in such a mass, that the real question is encumbered by them, and the real evidence made indistinct by its position. We tell them also, that we see clearly how their champion has been led into this line of argumentation. His natural gentleness and candour made him unwilling to startle the public mind by a strong and direct attack upon the Christian Sabbath. He thought it more charitable to manifest all his liberality and lenity, by suggesting doubts, dropping hints, and edging in, from time to time, specimens of his own system. To avoid giving unnecessary offence, instead of rolling a stream of eloquent argumentation against the popular Sabbath, he preferred, by constant dropping, to wear away the stone. All this was well meant, but unwisely, if not unfairly, planned. This article is severe; it is, however, written far more in grief than in anger.

A New Greek and English Lexicon, principally on the Plan of the Greek and German Lexicon of Schneider; the Words Alphabetically arranged, distinguishing such as are Poetical, of Dialectic variety, or peculiar to certain Writers and classes of Writers; with Examples, literally translated, Selected from the Classical Writers. By JAMES DONNEGAN, M. D. Cowie, Low and Co. Poultry. 17. 16s.

To say that such a work as this was needed, would be to advance a self-evident proposition. It is surely a grievous prejudice to suppose that the Greek tongue ought only to be approached through a Latin medium, and that none should attempt the Greek

language but Latin scholars. We see no reason why a man may not seek an acquaintance with the Greek New Testament, who has no wish to read the Roman Classics. Our continental neighbours, particularly in Germany, have long been accustomed to teach the Greek language through the assistance of their own vernacular; and there can be no reason why we should not follow them, at least to a certain extent.

The plan of the Lexicon now before us, which is, substantially, that of the learned Schneider, has been prosecuted under the eye of scholars of eminence, both British and continental, and is, beyond doubt, greatly calculated to promote the interests of classical learning.

So far as we have been able to bend our attention to the examination of Dr. Donnegan's Lexicon, we have been deeply impressed with the conviction, that he has performed a service to the cause of Grecian literature, which will entitle him to the grateful homage of posterity. To students in divinity, in particular, this work will be extremely valuable. It will greatly assist them in the study of the New Testament. We hope the immense labour of the Author will be abundantly compensated.

Family Lectures, in Three Parts, on the Principles and Practice of the Christian Religion; for the Use of Families, and for General Instruction: with an Address to Serious Inquirers on the Means of obtaining that Knowledge of Divine Truth which leads to Salvation. By JOHN PRIDHAM, M.A. Farringdon, Berks. 2 vols. 12s. Second Edition. Seeley and Son. THESE Volumes take in the whole range of divine truth, and are intended "to edify the Christian believer, to awaken the careless and profane, and to furnish plain directions to those who are desirous to know what they 'must do to inherit everlasting life.'" One distinguished recommendation of these Lectures, is their conciseness; at least to these families who may be disposed to use them: this will be looked on as a recommendation. The poor will find them an excellent help, provided they are able to obtain them; but the price is decidedly too exorbitant for the style in which the work is executed. It is a pity that useful works should be sold too dear; principle and policy might suggest a different course. If we might characterise these Lectures, we would say, that they furnish a very satisfactory and instructive body of divinity, clothed in language adapted to the poor, and, at the same time, divested of every symptom of vulgarity.

The Book of Genesis Considered and illustrated, in a Series of Historical Discourses, preached in the Church_of_the Holy Trinity, Cheltenham. By the Rev. FRANCIS CLOSE, A. M. Curate. Hatchard and Son. 12s.

THE respectable Author of this unpretending volume has done well in offering it to the attention of the public. It is by no means a work of great research or originality, but it is fitted to aid the devout study of that portion of the Pentateuch to which it relates, and to meet the more common objections of sceptics and infidels. The style, in general, is very chaste and simple; and if it cannot be pronounced to be energetic, it is at least greatly the reverse of dull or insipid: the author's appeal to the conscience is often vivid always distinct. His views of divine

truth are strictly evangelical, and moderately Calvinistic. We wish there were thousands and tens of thousands of such curates in the land. Surely the eyes of the bishops should be directed to such men: their value to the Church of England must be much higher than that of exalted rank or extensive possessions. Mr. C. has our hearty thanks and our cordial good wishes.

Sermons intended chiefly for the Use of Families. By the Hon. GERARD T. NOEL, M. A. Curate of Richmond, Surrey, and Vicar of Rainham, Kent. Hatchard and Son, 10s. 6d.

We are truly happy in introducing to our read clergyman, whom the good of all our religious ers a volume of sermons from the pen of a communities "love with a pure heart fervently." We have read the interesting dis

courses that compose the volume, and it delights us to say, that they realize the taste, the exalted piety, the affectionate spirit, and the manly sense of the author. Every page in this volume is pre-eminently distinguished by its appeal to the heart. Mr. Noel must hav e studied human nature with profound attention; and hence his arguments, illustrations, remonstrances, and commendations, are all clothed in the attire of nature He speaks to his fellow men as knowing, in a happy degree, what is in them, and as ever anxious that they should look on him as discoursing on topics of common and universal interest. Mr. N. is tenderly evangelical, without the slightest approach to that luscious mode of enforcing the truth, which, we are sorry to say, is too acceptable, in many quarters, both in and out of the national church. Our author, with a wisdom truly worthy of imitation, expresses himself warmly, pathetically, and spiritually, on every scriptural subject, without one lingering tendency towards the abominations

of Antinomianism, The subject of divine grace is ever prominently exhibited by him; but then it is 66 grace reigning through righteousness unto eternal life, by Jesus Christ our Lord."

The Sermons are XXV in number. I. The Gospel Remedy for Human Misery. II. St. Paul's Confidence in Christ. III. Religious Anxiety. IV. The Character of God. V. Holiness and Design of the Gospel. VI. The Condition and Prospects of a Christian. VII. The Necessity for Religious Caution. VIII. The Blessedness and Duties of the Gospel, a Sacramental Discourse. IX. The Death of the Righteous. X. The Tenderness and Consistency of Christ. XI. The Character of Enoch. XII. Liberty of Heart productive of Holiness. XIII. The Nature and Importance of Faith. XIV. The Reproach of Christ. XV. Religion attacked under names of reproach. XVI. A Recep

tion of Christ's Love the Effective Source of moral Obedience. XVII. Christian SelfDenial. XVIII. The Connection between Moral Character and Happiness and Misery. XIX. Hunger and Thirst after Righteousness. XX. The Brevity of human Life. XXI. The Long Suffering of God. XXII. The Influence of the Holy Spirit. XXIII. The Ascension of Christ. XXIV. Conviction of Sin. XXV. The Vindication of Christ's Righteousness.

Allan M'Leod, the Highland Soldier. By CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH. Westley and Davis, 1s. 6d.

The Grandfather's Tales. By CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH. Interspersed with Wood cuts. Westley and Davis, 1s. 6d. Izram: a Mexican Tale, and other Poems. By CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH. J. Nisbet, 6s.

We have unfeigned pleasure in again meeting this glowing writer in her brilliant and truly useful course. The three works before us are of very various merit, but they are all above mediocrity, and sufficiently indicate the intellectual riches, and the devout feelings of the amiable author.

Allan M'Leod, is an enchanting little tale, founded, we doubt not, mainly in fact; truly Scotch in its characters, spirit, and phraseology; and eminently illustrative of the sovereignty of divine grace, and the mystery of divine providence. We give it a hearty welcome, as deserving more commendation than any little work of the kind we have seen for a long period.

The Grandfather's Tales, consist of four Parts, 1st the Shepherd's Boy, and the Deluge. 2nd, the Three Jews and David, VOL. IV.

4th Lazarus of Be These Tales are in

3rd Abel and Death. thany, and Jonah. verse, and are all composed with special reference to the elucidation and enforcement of Scriptural truth. In them all, there are unequivocal indications of the Author's genius, and of the high qualifications she possesses for at once pleasing and instructing the young.

Izram, is a Poem of considerable length, and is entirely Mexican in the scenes and imagery which it introduces. It will truly reward an attentive perusal. Character, especially Spanish character, is admirably drawn in it, and every statement, and every illustration, is rendered subservient to the cross. Some of the fugitive Poems in this most charming volume, are highly interesting: we quote the following:

TO J. W. B. BAPTISED, DEC. 1825. Thou know'st not, my boy, while we lowly are kneeling

Before the sole Refuge where sinners can flee,

For thee is the sigh of solicitude stealing,

The voice of devotion is rising for thee. Sweet bud, in thy beauty and innocence swelling!

Believing, yet trembling, we come to receive

A promise, a covert of safety, repelling

The blaze of the noon and the blast of the

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A Practical View of the present state of Slavery in the West Indies; or, an ex. amination of Mr. Stephen's Slavery of the British West India Colonies;" containing more particularly an account of the actual condition of the Negroes in Jamaica: with observations on the decrease of the Slaves since the abolition of the SlaveTrade, and on the probable effects of legislative emancipation: also, Strictures on the Edinburgh Review, and on the Phamplets of Mr. Cooper and Mr. Bickell. By ALEXANDER BARCLAY, lately, and for twenty-one years, resident in Jamaica. Smith and Elder, Cornhill.

We have nothing to do with the motives which have occasioned the composition of such a volume as this; but we strongly suspect it has made its appearance at least twenty years too late. Mr. B. affects surprise at the discovery of Mr. Stephen's ignorance of the comparatively happy state of Slaves, and the spirit of misrepresentation which runs through the whole of his work entitled "The Slavery of the West Indian Colonies." In fact, no one who reads this volume can doubt for a moment that the author is an ardent supporter of the Colonial interest-an interest no longer to be served by patching up and palliating the nefarious system of Slavery, but by the more wise and virtuous method of calling upon those, more immediately interested in it, to aid the Government and the British Public in sweeping such a nuisance from the face of the earth. We will not deny that Mr. B.'s work contains a large portion of information, nor will we affirm that it is altogether devoid of just sentiment; but we must say, upon the whole, that its perusal has created much pain without affording us any corresponding pleasure. Were Mr. B.'s views to become universally influential, Slavery would in a few years be as rampant as ever.

On Cruelty to Animals: a Sermon, preached in Edinburgh, on the 5th of March, 1826. By THOMAS CHALMERS. D.D. Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of St. Andrew's. Whittaker. 1s. 6d.

A Few Thoughts on the Abolition of Colonial Slavery. By THE SAME AUTHOR. 6d.

THESE, like every other production that has come from the pen of this learned author, are eloquent appeals to the understanding and the heart. The Doctor is an equal enemy to slavery in all its forms, whether it afflicts and degrades our own species, or descends still lower, and becomes the scourge of the brute creation. We recommend the perusal of these distinguished efforts of philosophical wisdom and enlightened phitanthropy.

The Moral Dignity of the Missionary Enterprize; a Sermon delivered before the Boston Missionary Society. By F. WAYLAND, Jun., Pastor of the first Baptist Church at Boston. Sixth Edition. With a recommendatory Preface. By RALPH WARDLAW, D.D., Glasgow. Hatchard. 1s. 6d.

We are happy to know that our review of this incomparable discourse led to its republication in this country. The Preface to the present edition is a most valuable addition to the Sermon, and entitles it to the widest possible circulation.

Old Friends in a New Dress; or, Select Fables of Esop, in Verse. Third Edition. To which is now added a Second Part. Smith and Elder. 6s.

THIS is a book for youth of the very highest pretensions. We can speak of it with confidence as a work acute, ingenious, and, in its moral sentiment, unexceptionably pure and exquisitely delicate. The author has, with singular wisdom, interwoven the moral with the subject, that the fable may never be read without its appropriate lesson. wonder not at the reception which this nurs. ery enchanter has realized; we could again enter the nursery to enjoy such mental food. We know our friends will thank us for this unhesitating recommendation.

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1. Interesting Narratives from the Sacred Volume, illustrated and improved: shewing the Excellence of Divine Revelation, and the Practical Nature of True Religion. By JOSEPH BELCHER. Jones, Lovell's Court.bs.

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These narratives are selected with discrimination, and handled with considerable taste and interest. The volume is exceedingly adapted to the young, and, by the Divine Blessing, is likely to endear religion to them, by presenting it in its most lovely and attractive forms. The subjects, which are all scriptural, are the following The Servant Expelled-The affectionate Father sacrificing his Son-The Affecting Funeral-The Patriarchal Wedding-The Dying Patriarch-The Foundling---The Wise Choice-The Affectionate Daughter-in-law-The Happy Gleaner-The Youthful Hero-The affectionate Friends The Churlish Husband and the Prudent Wife -The Liberal Hostess-The Little Maid-The Humbled Tyrant-The Praying Courtier-The Pious Youths The Martyred Baptist-The Home Missionary The Penitent Malefactor-The Interesting Interview-The Useful Female-The Happy MartyrThe Persecutor Converted-The Prisoner Delivered.

2. The Connection between Ministerial Character and Success: A Discourse delivered at Ebenezer Chapel, Shadwell, February 19, 1826, on occasion of the Death of the Rev. John Hyatt, containing a full account of his Early Life. By CHARLES HYATT. Westley and Davis. Is. 6d. This unpretending discourse does equal credit to the judgment and feeling of the author. If the affection of a brother is strongly marked, the impartiality of the biographer is not less conspicuous. The portrait is correct, and, therefore, free from flattery. The early life, the domestic and public character of the deceased, are exhibited with a simplicity and fidelity which prove the author to have been intent upon writing not a fulsome eulogy, but a faithful narrative. A sound judgment, correct theology, and a distinct reference to usefulness, are amongst the distinguishing qualities of this Discourse. In the concluding note, the author has expressly, and judiciously guarded against a mistake into which his readers might be led, by inferring from the perusal of the discourse, that he is the advocate of an uneducated ministry. Against this he earnestly protests; and the fact of his own son being a student at one of our dissenting colleges is a sufficient voucher for his sincerity. We are gratified, though not surprised, that this excellent Discourse has already passed into a second edition.

3. Scripture Truths in Scripture Language. London, published by Burton, Leadenhall-street. pp. 58. Price 6d. The plan of this useful and excellent publication is to exhibit the grand doctrines of Revelation in the language of Scripture. The inspiration of the Bible; The necessity of the teaching of the Holy Spirit, in order to understand the Word of God, are set forth in the two first chapters by the quotation of the most striking passages from the Sacred volume which bear upon these fundamental truths. The corruption of human nature; the awful condemnation of sin by the law of God; the impossibility of salvation by our own works, are in like manner enforced in the plain and authoritative language of the Bible, and are succeeded by an exhibition of the love of God to sinners in providing an atonement for sin by the death and righteousness of Jesus Christ. The promise of the Holy Spirit; the necessity of repentance and regeneration; the invitation and commandment to believe in the Saviour; the security of the real believer and the blessed fruits of the Spirit are also illustrated by the most appropriate texts of Scripture. The great doctrine of the Trinity as well as the necessity of prayer, of watchfulness, of a holy life and conversation, are among the other topics proved and illustrated from the Fountain of Truth, and are like each of the other subjects followed by an appropriate prayer taken from some part of Scripture. The obligation to observe the Lord's-day; the certainty of death, of a future judgment, and of the Resurrection both of the Just and Unjust; the reward of the Righteous and the punishment of the wicked, are urged on our attention in the words of Holy writ, and form an appropriate conclusion to this interesting little yolume. It was drawn up, we are informed, by a young lady during the course of an illness which terminated her mortal existence, and was chiefly designed for the instruction of those, especially among the poor, who have not been accustomed to read

the Bible. We are happy to give it our unqualified approbation and to express the hope, that it may not only have an extensive circulation, but that through the blessing of the Holy Spirit, it may be the means of awakening the careless, of instructing the believer, and inspiring thousands with the same glorious hopes that gilded the passage of the departed author through the dark river of death, or, to use her own triumphant language, rendered death to her only the gate of heaven.

LITERARY NOTICES.

To be published shortly.-An Inquiry into the Consistency of those persons who call themselves Baptists; with reference to the late publications of Messrs. Gibs, Birt, and Cox; to which is added, a Brief Statement of Baptism in Question and Answer. By Thomas Eisdell, of Twyford, Berks.-2. Memoirs of the Rev. Thomas Scott, by Andrew Crichton, 18mo. -3. The Shepherd of Israel. By the Rev. J. Thorn ton. 18mo.-4. A Popular Introduction to the Study of the Holy Scriptures, designed for the use of mere English readers. By W. Carpenter, Editor of the "Critica Biblica," &c.-5. Mr. Freere has nearly ready for publication, a corrected edition of A Combined View of the Prophecies, in which he has availed himself of the advantages for perfecting this subject, which have been afforded by the late expiration of another grand prophetic period; the 1290 years of Daniel.

Literary Intelligence.-The numerous friends of the late Rev. John Hyatt are respectfully informed, that a volume of Sermons, recently preached by him, is in a state of preparation for the press; to which will be prefixed a memoir of the author; By the Rev. John Morison, of Brompton. The volume will be published by subscription, and the public are therefore requested speedily to forward their names to the Publishers of the Magazine.

In the press, and speedily will be published, The Missionary's Memorial, or Verses on the Death of John Lawson, late Missionary at Calcutta. By Bernard Barton. Foolscap 8vo.

Flowers gathered in Exile. By the late Rev. John Lawson, Missionary at Calcutta. Foolscap 8vo.

In the Press.-Three Discourses on the Internal Evidences of Christianity, and the Causes of Unbelief. By Jonathan Watson, Cupar (Fife.)

A Third Set of Original Psalm and Hymn Tunes. By the Rev. D. E. Ford. Price 2s.

Supralapsarianism Unmasked; or, an Attempt to Analyze the Poisonous Dregs of that Doctrine.

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In 1 vol. 8vo, The Narrative of a Tour through Hawaii, or Owhyhee; with an Account of the Geology, Natural Scenery, Productions, Volcanoes, &c. &c.; History, Superstitions. Traditions, Manners, and Customs of the Inhabitants of the Sandwich Islands; a Grammatical View of the Language, with Specimens; the Account given of the Death of Captain Cook, by the Natives; and Biographical Notices of the late King and Queen, who died in London. By W. Ellis, Missionary from the Society and Sandwich Islands.Howell and Stewart's (Successors to Ogle, Duncan, and Co.) Catalogue of a very extensive Collection of Works on the Philology, Religion, and History of Eastern Nations; Oriental MSS.; the Holy Scriptures in Hebrew, and in the Oriental Versions; Critical Introductions, Dictionaries, Commentators, &c.; Jewish History and Antiquities, and every other class connected with the Critical Study of the Old Testament.-Religious Education, a Series of Observations on the Instruction of the Young, principally with a reference to Sunday Schools. By A. H. Davis. 12mo. bds. 3s.. -The Ordinance of the Lord's Supper illustrated. By. Rev. Wm. Orme. 12mo. 58.-Hanbury's Enlarged Edition of Extracts, Meditations, and Letters from the Diary of Joseph Williams of Kidderminster; with a Portrait and Autograph. 12mo. 6s.-The Spirit and Manners of the Age, Parts I. to IV. Price is. each. -Lectures to Mechanics. By the Rev. T. East of