his own righteousness and holiness alone. 4. The martyrs knew that they must suffer death; but it was only the death of the body; for Christ, they knew, had delivered them from eternal death; but Christ must struggle with both, for both were the wages of our sin. 5. The martyrs drank the cup, but Christ had taken away its bitterness. Christ himself drank the cup of divine wrath to the very dregs; and tasted death for them all †. 6. They endured torments and death; but singuli pro singulis, says Leo,every one died for himself, and not for others; but Christ alone bore the sins of all, and publicly satisfied for them. 7. The martyrs fought with Satan, Death, and Hell; but they had been previously overcome and laid prostrate by Christ, so that in the contest, they could sing with triumph, O Death, where is thy sting?' &c. But Christ attacked them while they were fresh and vigorous, while the empire of Death was yet standing, and exerting its power over men. This cannot be better expressed than in the words of Basil:- Christ receives his cross with anguish, and Fear anticipates his passion. Why? Because Christ contended with Death while he was yet alive: he wrestled with him before his tyranny was broken, while he (or perhaps Hell, adns) was yet boasting of the power he had gained over mankind from Adam.' All these things plainly show that the death of Christ was totally different from the death of martyrs, whether you consider the origin, the manner, or the end of his sufferings. They were corrected in their bodies by God their Father from fove, for the glory of God, and to seal the truth; but Christ was punished, both in body and soul, by God the Judge, from justice for the expiation of sins. Their sufferings were experimental and medicinal; but Christ's was penal and satisfactory.' John v. 24. + Heb. ii. 9. Col. ii. 14, 15. Heb. ii. 4. THE REVEREND BLACKSMITH. A A SMITH, with his leathern apron on, came to Archbishop Usher, intreating his Grace to ordain him. The good bishop looked on him with a smiling, not a disdainful countenance, and asked him what he was. blacksmith, said he. Hast thou any learning? said the bishop. No other but my mother tongue, said the smith. Canst thou answer gainsayers? continued the bishop; dost thou not know this kingdom of Ireland is filled with priests and Jesuits? The smith replied, that if his Grace would examine him, he would answer him according to his ability. Whereupon the bishop tried him as to several points in divinity; in which the smith gave him satisfaction, to his admiration. The bishop asked him what parish he lived in ? He told him, and that the minister of the place was very sickly, and seldom preached. Well,' said the bishop,' I see thou hast good natural parts; I will write to the minister, to let thee have his notes to preach;' which, as soon as the smith received, he got a gown, and mounted the pulpit. The bishop sent one of his chaplains to hear him. The chaplain acquainted his Grace, that he delivered all by memory, with great affection and pathos. The bishop thought with himself that this man may do some good; so sent for him, and not only ordained him, but gave him a living of 801. per annum. In that parish there were about. fifty families, whereof thirty were Papists, and about twenty Protestants. The smith, by his good preaching and living, in a year or two made strange alterations; so that in a short time, about thirty of the families were Protestants, and about twenty Papists. Life of Archbishop Usher, prefixed to his Body of Divinity. MALIGNANT SCANDAL. A WRITER, who styles himself, very improperly, MELANCTHON, ventured to make the following bold assertion, which appeared in a monthly satirical publication, about two years ago :- With regard to sectaries them. selves (speaking for the Established Church) I maintain, That' all those who are not with me are against me;' an axiom equally applicable to the established government; and, since we perfectly well know that Dissenters from the church are, generally, rebels to their king, the present alarming increase of the former, raises an host of enemies against both. Hence we perceive the momentous necessity for checking the dreadful multiplication of Methodists.' Let the reader peruse the numerous sermons preached by Dissenting Ministers on the 25th of October last, and he will find a full refutation of this base and unfounded calumny. JUVENILE DEPARTMENT.. TO YOUTH. My son, give me thy heart. Prov. xxiii. 26. Give me thy heart,' the Saviour cries: Justly he doth it claim: Q! do not then the call despise, But give it to the Lamb! Soon as man enters on the busy stage of life, how many claimants demand his heart! To secure this prize, the world assumes its gayest blandishments, and exhibits all its charms. Satan is very active, concerts his deepest plans, and urges his most incessant endeavours. Jehovah stoops from his radiant throne, and, in the language of supreme authority and paternal love, makes the solemn demand, My son, give me thy heart! O, my God! thy claim is indisputable! Creation, providence, aud bleeding love, form that threefold cord which shall for ever bind my heart to thee! But, O! canst thou accept the poor surrender? Condescending grace! Lord, stamp the likeness of thy love and holiness upon my heart! O refine it, and form it for thyself alone! My youthful reader, are thess your deliberate resolves? Are these the habitual breathings of your inmost soul? Remember, to withhold the heart, renders every other sacrifice not only unavailable, but an abomina tion before the Majesty of Heaven, Let Immanuel preside in the supreme affection of thy mind, and let his word regulate thy conduct! - then will thy happy experience attest, that all his ways are pleasantness, and all his paths are peace!" Dublin. ANNA MARIA. With the above affectionate address, we may with propriety recommend to our young readers the following lines by Dr. Doddridge; which, to many of them, are probably new: MR. W. HINDS Obituary: WAS a native of Pershore, in Worcestershire. The former part of his life was spent in great ignorance, as it was not until bis 27th year, about the period of his conversion, that he was taught to read. From the age of 17, he was exercised with deep convictions of sin, and of his ruined state by the Fall. The horrors of conscience, which be then endured for several years to gether, frequently excited a wish that he had never been born; and that God had made him a beast, and not a man, possessing an immortal soul, which he then firmly believed must be miserable to eternity. The terror of his mind, however, did not quench his love of sin, nor prevent his frequent commission of it: he · was particularly addicted to drunkenness and swearing. When he was about 27 years old, it pleased Divine Providence to bring him to Dunmow; where, under the preaching and conversation of the Rev. Aaron Wickens, his mind became gradually enlightened in the truths. of the gospel, and a change was wrought upon his heart by the power of the Holy Spirit. From this memorable era, his profiting appeared to all. For the last 19 years of his life, by integrity and diligence in business, by unfeigned meekness and humility, and by a holy life and conversation, he adorned his profession of religion in all things. He had been long afflicted with an asthma; but the sickness which terminated in his death was of short duration. He was taken ill on Thursday, the 25th of February, 1808; and died early on the Monday morning following. His mind was remarkably serene, though the pain which he endured was very violent. On the Saturday morning be said to a friend, If I feel this pain so sharp, what should I have said to the sufferings of the martyrs? What is this small pain I endure, compared with what unhappy sinneis feel in an awful eternity? I do not know of any other Saviour than Jesus Christ: I believe his fulness and sufficiency; but I wish to see my interest in him.' Tʊ one who expressed her wish that it was in her power to afford him any relief, he said, You can.' It was replied, "I suppose you mean by prayer?" 'Yes,' added he, that is the best help!' 6 About four hours before he departed, he evidently felt the swift approaches of the last enemy; and expressed his wish to see his pastor and the medical gentleman who attended him. On the former entering the room, he said, I do not wish, Sir, to bave my name applauded; but the passage which has lately been much upon my mind, and from which I request you to improve my death is, This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, That Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.' (1 Tim.i. 15.) With strong emphasis he added,' The gospel says, "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." Notwithstanding my weakness and iufirmities, I have been faithful, not by works of righteousness, which I have done, but according to his mercy hath he saved me, by the washing of Legeneration, and by the renewing of the Holy Ghost!' Some of his last words were, The Lord Jesus shall be revealed from Heaven, with his mighty angels, in flaming fire,' &c. Tho the whole life of Mr. Hinds, from the period of his conversion, was remarkably steady and consistent, yet his character was particularly marked for meditation upon the things of God, his attendance upon prayer, and his unfeigned humility. He prayed without ceasing. Besides family worship and mental ejaculations thro' the day, it was his custom to retire to his closet, both before and after supper, for private devotion; and every Lord's Day, besides engaging in family-worship morning and evening, being present at the public and social meetings of the church, and vi siting the sick and afflicted, he usually resorted to his closet four or five times in the day for communion and fellowship with God. In early life he had strong convictions for sin; and for 10 years was harrassed with violent temptations from Saian. During the greater part of that period, he was driven to the borders of despair, removing from town to town, seeking peace, and finding none; and when once he found rest, by a steadfast reliance on the gospel of Christ, his knowledge of the human heart, and his experience of the grace of Christ, ever kept him watchful and humble, jealous over himself with a godly jealousy!" It was this deep humility which led · him to admire the first glimmerings of divine light on the minds of others; for tho' the circumstances attending his own conversion were certainly very singular, he never laid any stress upon the manner in which the change had been produced in the heart of a sinner, but upon the evidence which such a sinner gave, by his spirit and conduct, that he was really born of God. Dunmow. R. F. REV. MR. WILTON. ON Nov. 29, 1809, died the Rev. W. Wilton, aged 39, Rector of S. Stoke, near Arundel, already known to the public as the author of a work, written with much piety, entitled, The Christian Spectator. As a minister, he was but little known, the Lord having seen fit to confine his services to a small and retired sphere. In this he laboured incessantly, by doctrine, exhortation, and example, not only pub. Hicly, but from house to house, having within him that true and only principle of ministerial exertion, the love of Jesus Christ. Not his was he less exemplary in the performance of every relative duty, through that faith and love, from whence he constantly drew strength, his olives, and his coa-solations; yet upon no work of his ace any dependence for salvation: his sole reliance was that of a lost sinner on an almighty and、 merciful Redeemer. He was eminently of a meek, gentle, and cheerful spirit. His affections being set on things above, that wisdom descended into his heart which is pure, peaceable, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits. In regard to his worldly affairs, he was not without many trials: his income was small, and his family increasing; but every trial seemed to have its proper end answered in him, by spiritualizing his mind, and lifting it up more and more to high and heavenly things. In the midst of a useful course, it pleased God to arrest his labour. An inflammation in the bowels, commencing on the 27th of November, at two o'clock in the morning, terminated his earthly existence at six o'clock the succeeding evening. His disease was rapid and excruciating; on his death - bed, therefore, he could say but little. What he did utler, indicated a temper most submissive to the divine will; and to those who performed the affecting offices of friendship towards him in his last hours, it was evident that, in the midst of his sufferings, he was occupied in thinking on Him who had redeemed him with unknown and inconceivable sufferings on the cross. - To the Church of England' his loss is great; he was cordially attached to her doctrines and disci pline; and he may with justice be reckoned amongst her most faithful ministers. In a private point of view, his death is the source of deep and almost overwhelming affliction. He has left a widow and seven children, with an expectation of an eighth, without having had it in his power to make the smallest pecudiary provision for their support. A subscription, however, has been set on foot for their assistance; and there is little doubt that so truly pitiable a case requires only that it saculd be known, in order to obtain adequate relief. Subscriptions are received by Messrs. Bushby and Co. Arundel; Messrs. Mitchell and Co. Brighton; Down, Thoruton, and Co. Bartholomew Lane; and Mr. Hatchard, Piccadilly, Londoa. REVIEW OF RELIGIOUS PUBLICATIONS. Sacred Geography: a Companion to the Holy Bible; being a Geographical and Historical Account of Places mentioned in Scripture. Originally composed by Dr. Wells, with New Geographical Excursions; incidental Illustrations of Manners, Deities, Religious Cere monies, the Present State of Cities, &c. By the Editor of Calmet's Dictionary of the Holy Bible. With 44 Plates of Maps, Medals, &c. 4to, in Six Parts, 5s. euch. AT length this laborious undertaking, in elucidation of Scripture, has reached its close. We noticed the Illustrations of Sacred Natural History' sometime ago; and we understand that this volume on Biblical Geography terminates the intention of the parties concerned. Of many of the principal places men. tioned in holy writ, we have ample accounis; of others we have but alender information. It is, however, desirable to possess further acquaintance with the history and character of such people and places, with their civil condition and their religious rites; since thereby we are enabled to form more accurate comparisons between them and the chosen tribes than we otherwise could do. tracing also the origin of those nations which were thorns in the eyes of Israel,' and into whose hands the Lord occasionally sold them' for their punishment, we find various illustrations of the divine threatenings or proceedings, that can be obtained by no other means; while the numerous allusions to distant people, which occur in the prophets, are scarcely intelligible, without some such assistance as that furnished by a Compendium of Sacred Geography. In The variety of matter contained in these Essays, quaintly called Exeursions, and in the Index, which is a work of great labour, and replete with new views of places and people, and a new analysis of their appellations, is more than we can attempt to set before our readers. хуни The leading principle of the writer is, That Abraham came from a much greater distance, eastward of Ca naan, than bas been supposed: that the Canaanites, in his days, were of the same country with himself: that during the abode of Jacob in Egypt, another branch of these eastern people overrun Canaan (and, after the death of Joseph, Egypt also); and that the names of their towns, in very many instances, were derived from their idols, which appear, on examination of their titl and attributes, to be the same as several still worshipped in India. In placing the settlements of the nations after the Flood, the authorities of the eastern geographical writers are made use of, to explain and confirm the statement of Scrip ture, and outlines of the histories of various countries are composed, in several instances, from their own historians. Distinctions are also made between different places of the same name. Two Assyrias are supposed, and no less than three Babylons; from one of which, never be fore thought of, the apostle Peter is conjectured to have addressed his epistle to the neighbouring provinces of Pontus, Galatia, &c. This Babylonia is supported by quotations from 2 Macc, viii. 20, and Rabbinical authority. With at least equal ingenuity, the contradictory affirinas tions of the Evangelist St. Luke, and of Tertullian, the Christian writer (one of whom says Cyrenius, the other says Saturninus, was Governor of Syria at the time of the taxing) are reconciled. From a medal, given in the plates, we learn that Syria had two Governors, the names of both (Saturninus and Volunnius) being inscribed on this medal. Volumnius was the predecessor of Cyrenius; and the date of this medal is but about seven years prior to the birth of our Lord. In describing the communications between places, the present roads of the country are adopted as much as possible; and these, having been laid down by order of Bonaparte to M |