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Upon the whole, if Mr. E. had any other view than to catch a temporary popularity from the name of Dr. Hawker, we think he has completely failed. His Animadversions we leave to the Eclectic Reviewer.

Strictures on a Work, entitled Zeal without Innovation.' Reprinted from the Eclectic Review for June, July, and September, 1809; to which are prefixed, Observations on the Controversy between the Puritans and the Established Church. Price 1s. 6d.

WE are extremely happy to recommend this most able performance to all our readers. They will find it an effectual antidote to the pernicious spirit of the work which it undertakes to examine. Unfet. tered by any party principles, zealous only for the cause of evangelical truth and religious liberty, animated by a most liberal and cordial spirit towards good men of all denominations, the writer of this critique is an admirable constrast to the author of Zeal without Innovation.' He has ably vindicated the Dissenters, the evangelical clergy, and in particular the character of Mr. Whitfield, from anmerited reproach; and has incidentally inculcated vaious general principles of prime importance ince with singular ability and effect. His style is worthy of the best age of English literature; and will suffer nothing from a comparison with that of Addison, Bolingbroke, or Goldsmith.

In our opinion, the critique does honour to the writer, and the excellent publication in which it first appeared. The reprinting of it in a form and at a price suited to general circulation, is a public benefit; and, as far as our recommendation can avail it, will be universally read.

A few pages (not before printed) are now prefixed to the critique, in which the Puritans are vindicated on the broad ground that a Christian church has no right to impose terms of communion distinct from these enjoined by Christ and his apostles; or, at any rate, if they have such a right, that those terms ought not

to consist in things which the im. posers acknowledge to be indifferent, and the party on whom they are enjoined look upon as sinful.

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A Vindication of the Jews; by Way of Reply to the Letter addressed by Perseverans to the English Israelite, humbly submitted to the Consideration of the Missionary Society, and the London Society for promoting Christianity among the Jews. By T. Witherby. 8vo, 78.

THE design of this volume is to dissuade Christians from attempting the conversion of the Jews in the

present dispersed state of that people; and the spirit of meekness with which it is written does credit to the feelings of the author. He regards such attempts as seducing the Jews from the covenant made by Jehovah with their forefathers; and deprecates any measures which have a compulsory appearance, by inducing children to leave their parents; or holding out encouragement to worthless characters, who may profess Christianity for the sake of worldly gain. He also censures that publicity which has of late been given to measures concerted for their conversion, by the posting of large bills about the streets of the metropolis; and especially every altempt to excite the Jews to public controversy, as having a tendency to induce them to blaspheme the holy name by which we are called, and thus to increase the sum of moral evil, and subject the Jews to punishment by the laws of the land. The author adduces the conduct of Mr. David Levi, when challenged to controversy by Dr. Priestly, as a proof of this, although he considers that no blame attaches to the Jews, as a body, for the conduct of an individual member of their community.

It may appear somewhat singular, that in reading nearly 200 pages of this work, the reader would be led to suppose that the worthy author had lost sight of that important prophecy of Moses: 'I will raise them up a prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee; and will put my words in his mouth; and he

shall speak unto them all that I shall command him: and it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words, which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him.' - Deut. xviii, 18, 19.

The reader might readily suppose that he was reading the writings of one who did not believe that this Prophet is already come, until he draws near to the close of the work, when it appears that the author infers, from the prophecies he has quoted, that the Jews o i those tribes which are known in Europe, will not be led to repent and turn to the Lord, under their spiritual David, the Messiah, until after they have returned to their own land. He conceives also, that the efforts of Missionary Societies, and particularly of the British and Foreign Bible Society, in causing the Scriptures to be circulated in various languages, may be happily instrumental in awakening the attention of the ten tribes, • which are dispersed abroad, to the books of Moses and the Prophets; and thereby induce that train of reflections which will ultimately lead to their return also to their own country, when Judah and Ephraim shall become one nation in the land, upon the mountains of Israel; and one King shall be king to them all; and they shall be no more two nations, neither shall they be divided into two kingdoms any more at all.' Ezek. xxxvii. 22.

Without entering into a discus-sion of the designs of Providence, with regard to the conversion of the Jews as a body, we conceive that this question does not affect the duty of Christians to aim at the conversion of individuals among them; and that such attempts are not alienating their minds from the obedience which they owe to the law of Moses is evident, from the assertion of our blessed Lord, That he was not come to destroy, but to fulfil the law.'

We are encouraged to preach the gospel to the Jews, not only by the example of the apostles, who, in every place, commenced their ministry with the house of Israel; but also by the command of our di

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vine Master, That repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.' Accordingly, we find that the first fruits of the apostles' ministry were an abundant accession of converts from among the Jews, although we conceive that the objections brought by this author, against the attempts made by the Missionary Society for the con. version of modern Jews, would have equally applied to the ministry of the apostles, in the various parts of the world which were visited by them.

The author appears to be under a mistake, when he asserts, p. 177, 178, That Christians in general, and the Missionary Society in par ticular, admit, That it is Jehovah, God of Israel, who hath scattered Israel into all nations; but will not admit that it is because they have forsaken the covenant of Jehovah, the God of their fathers. We believe, that not only the Missionary Society, but Christians in general, are fully persuaded that they have been scattered among the nations for this very cause; and that they broke that covenant when they rejected Jesus, the Prophet foretold by Moses; and whatever may be the expectation of the author respecting the prosperity of Israel,' we would remind him, as a Christian, that the Jews can only be truly prosperous when they shall return to Jehovah in the way of his own appointment, - through the Mediator of the new covenant; and that it will avail them nothing to be the keepers of the oracles of God, whilst they continue to despise him who is the summ and substance of those oracles. The long dispersion of the Jews is a standing proof of the fulfilment of the prophecy of the Lord Jesus (Matt. xxiv. 44); and the parabic which precedes this awful threaten ing, plainly evinces that their dispersion took place in consequence of their rejection of Him of whom Moses in the Law and the Prophets did write.' It must, therefore, be the imperious duty of every Christian to attempt, at every seasonable opportunity, to convince them of their awful delusion, and to bring

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them to the knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus; seeing that, as the apostle informed the Jews at Jerusalem, there is no salvation in any other; for there is none other name under Heaven, given among men, whereby we must be saved.' Acts iv. 12.

The Death of the Widow's only Son, a Sermon, occasioned by the Decease of E. O. Ives, Esq. of Tichfield, Hants, by John Hunt.

THIS is a solemn, affectionate, and faithful discourse, on an interesting subject; well adapted to improve the mournfulevent which gave occasion to its delivery. It is published to gratify the request of friendship; and, with a hope, that it may be useful in the circle where respect for the deceased will obtain for it a reading, we hope its usefulness will be more extensive.

The Poor Man's Morning Portion : being a Selection of a verse of Scripture, with short Observations for every Day in the Year. By R. Hawker, D. D. 2d Edition, 12mo, 3s, fine paper, 4s.

To say that these short meditations are evangelical,-that they display the glory of the Lord Jesus in a variety of views, and the work of the Holy Spirit on the heart, is quite unnecessary to those acquainted with the writings of Dr. Hawker. There is one point, however, in which we wish the Dr. had been more cautious. We are no enemy to the chaste use of types and alle. gories, but we think there is great danger in their abuse'; and that thereby the character of Jesus may be sometimes dishonoured, and the Scriptures made to bend too much like 'a nose of wax,' - though nothing can be farther from the design of this writer. We beg leave to submit to him a reconsideration of some of the texts occasionally intro. duced, and the adoption, in a new edition of others more immediately adapted to his comment.

With this cautionary hint we cordially recommend this little volume

to our readers; and think it m also, in some respects, be useful to young Ministers and Itinerants, as suggesting some leading ideas for their enlargement in the pulpit.

The Ordination Service of the Rev. Jacob Snelgar, at Crendon Lanc, High Wycomb, Bucks, price 2s 6d.

Mr. Douglas, of Reading, deli vered an introductory discourse, the heads only of which are detailed, Mr. Snelgar has given us, at large, an account of his religious experience and views. The charge, which is generally delivered by a se nior minister, was, on this occasion given by Mr. Bannister, of Wareham, whose ministry had been peculiarly useful to him, and contains many excellent and judicious directions, which would have done credit to a much older preacher. The sermon to the people, from Mat. x. 41, by Mr. John Clayton, jun. (which was not composed with a view for publication) exhibits The character of a minister; the reception with which he should meet; and the recompence by which those who thus receive him shall be crowned.' -May Mr. S., and every faithful minister, enjoy such a reception ! every steady and affectionate peo, ple, such a recompence!

Published by the Religious Tract Society, The Substance of Leslie's Short and Easy Method with the Deists; and the Truth of Christianity demonstrated, by the same Author.

In our Magazine for December last, we noticed, with approbation, The Life of William Kelly; a tract, of the narrative kind. That which is now before us, is argumentative; and is a well executed abridgment of two pamphlets, which have long been known, and highly esteemed. We are happy to see the R. T. Society, judiciously including in their publications, modern compositions, with the valuable works of those who, being dead, yet speak; and bringing before the public biographical narratives of the most engaging and impressive nature; together with compendiums of the most powerful and convincing arguments, in defence of divine revelation. Infidelity is certainly not confined to the higher classes of Society. It may be more systematically embraced by them; but it is a lamentable fact, that many persons in the lower ranks of life, are under the influence of this most pernicious principle; and, in consequence, reject the council of God, and des. pise the word of life and salvation! The tract before us is admirably calculated to convince these gainsayers, and to bring them to an ac knowledgment of the truth: its method is orderly and luminous, its arguments conclusive and convincing, and its concludang address both impressive and affectionate. We trust, many of our readers will carefully peruse, and prudently distribute it; that this labour of love' may in the end prove an extensive blessing.

SERMONS,

preached on the late Anniversary, October 25, 1809.

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National Gratitude: preached at Peckham, Surry. By W. B. Collyer, D. D. 1s. 6d.

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Devout Loyalty: preached at Worcester. By G. Osborn. Is.

The British Jubilee: preached at the Scots Church, Crown Court, London. By G. Greig. Is. 6d.

The Duty of Britons to God and their King: delivered at Ponder's End. By John Knight. Is.

The Happy Nation: Two Sermons, at Henley. By J. Churchill.

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Motives to Gratitude. By Joseph Ivimey. Preached at Eagle Street Meeting, London. 2s.

Intercession and Thanksgiving for Kings, preached in the Parish. Churches of Nettlebed and Peshill, Oxon. By Henry Gauntlett. Is.

Loyal Congratulation, preached at Greenwich. By William Chapman.

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The British Jubilee, delivered in St. James's Church, Bristol. By T. T. Biddulph, A. M. 25.

The narrow limits of this Magazine, and especially of that portion of it devoted to reviews, will admit of little more than a catalogue of those discourses on the late memorable anniversary, which have come to our band. Many others, we believe, have appeared; but have not been sent to us by their respective authors. Indeed, could we occupy a far greater number of pages in criticizing these discourses, it would be a laborious, not to say an invidious, task, exactly to discriminate between the various merits of so many performances on one general subject. As a whole, they display a degree of loyal affection to the person of his Majesty, which must be as grateful to him, as it is honourable to his subjects. Various as the views of Englishmen have been on the politics of the present reign, all ranks appear to entertain a high respect for his personal character, and cordially to unite in ascribing to the good providence of God the innumerabie blessings they have enjoyed during that period.

Mr. JAY (on Levit. xxv. 10) explains the nature of the Jewish Jubilee, - makes some remarks on the design of it, and examines what there is in the gospel to correspond with it. In the conclusion, he exhorts his hearers to beware of impiety while they shew their loyalty, - to rejoice with trembling, - to blend prayer with praise, and to let liberality accompany their festivity.

Mr. WATKANSs, after commenting on 1 Tim. ii. 1, 2, points out our causes of thankfulness to God for our King, on account of civil liberty, religious liberty, and his highly respectable character and example.

Several anecdotes are introduced, very honourable to his Majesty in a religious view.

Mr. GRIFFIN, on the same text, shews that it is the will of God we should honour the King, pray for him, and express our gratitude for the blessings we enjoy under his reign. On the last head, Mr. G. enlarges much, and takes occasion to make free remarks, on the Inde. pendence of the Judges, - the War with America, -the Establishment of a Sinking-Fund, - the War with France, - the weight of the Public Burdens, the Union of Ireland with Great Britain, -the Peace of Amiens, -the Present War, the Abolition of the Slave Trade, and Mr. Windham's Army - Bill. He then points out our religious advantages: - a Free Press, a Free Pulpit, a Free School, and Free Societies. The subject is then suitably improved. Mr. G.'s sermon (of 74 pages) contains a great fund of interesting

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Dr. COLLYER, On- He hath not dealt so with any nation,' &c. points. out the goodness of God towards this country, and the gratitude it should inspire. Our political situation is eloquently contrasted with that of other nations, and our religious advantages are painted in glowing colours. The manifestation of gratitude is then recommended by an acknowledgement of the hand of God, - by mingling humiliation with our praises, - by attachment to our King, - by extending the cause of Christ in the world, and by making provision for the poor.

Mr. CLOUTT shews, from Prov. xvi. 21, that Righteousness is the dignity and ornament of old age,' alluding to the advanced age and estimable character of our beloved Sovereign. The respect due to years is inculcated; and the character of the good old man contrasted with that of the miser, the libertine, and the infidel. Just encomiums are paid to his Majesty, and a suitable application made to aged and young

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when we call!" (Bishop Horne's Version); which he considers as a very suitable prayer for the King, - as a very important petition for ourselves; and as suggesting matter of direction and encouragement in prayer and praise. Our privileges as Britons are justly represented; and, in a note, the awful changes that have convulsed Europe since the year 1788, are transcribed from one of the public papers. We insert them here, having omitted them in our account of the Anniversary. 1 Sov.murdered || 1 Sov. abdicated 4 I died a lunatic I died naturally I still reigns: Geo. III. whom God preserve!

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I expatriated 2 poisoned 1 suddenly died 1 assassinated.

Mr. GREIG'S discourse is founded on 1 Kings viii. 66, 'They blessed the King, and went to their tents joyful, &c. He notices some instances of the Lord's goodness to our King, and, under him, to his people, and the influence this goodness should have upon us. An anecdote, illustrative of what Christian principles inspire (in a note, p. 33) deserves to be generally known. When the invasion of this country was threatened, a Scotch regiment, stationed on the east coast, of which the body of the men attended a meeting for devotional exercise, and who were seen every Sabbath going to church with Bibles in their hands, presented a request to their commanding officer, that if a landing should be attempted by the enemy, they might be the first to oppose him. - [The profits of this sermon will be given to the Naval and Military Bible Society.]

Mr. KNIGHT considers the duties required by his text, - ' Fear God and honour the King;' and offers some remarks adapted to the present times, including a brief detail of the principles of Protestant Dis

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Mr. CHURCHILL, of Henley, on Psalm cxlv. 15, exhibits the various Messings enjoyed by our happy country, woth in temporal and spiritual privileges; among the lat

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