"After leaving the sepulchre of the mighty dead, we found it so late, that we resolved to repair to our place of dining, and be ready in time to listen to a sermon in the afternoon. On the way, we passed through St. Paul's Cathedral, whither the Lord Mayor and the Judges, Aldermen, Sheriffs, &c., were repairing in state, it being the first Sunday of Easter Term. They passed in review before us, with wigs and scarlet cloaks, with mace, sword, &c. The world seemed to have arrayed itself in holyday attire. As we stood for the moment in the Cathedral, we beheld around us the monuments of Samuel Johnson; Packenham, who fell at New Orleans; Collingwood, Lord Nelson, and very many more. Above, around the immense dome, were hung various flags, taken from enemies in battle. The choir' in which divine worship is celebrated, is severed from the Naive' or body of the Cathedral, by a railing. Over the entrance to the choir, is an inscription in honour of Sir Christopher Wren, the well known architect who built the Cathedral.

"Fatigued with this view of parade, and disappointed of the object of my morning's walk, I went to rest in the house of a hospitable citizen, the nephew of one of my companions. After dinner, repaired to a Church in Bow Lane, where, heard a rich Gospel sermon, from a venerable minister of the Church of England, the Rev. Mr. Wilkinson. He was the cotemporary and friend of Romaine, now in his seventy-eighth year-faithfully preaches the Word. I could not but exclaim, 'How much richer that sermon, than all we have seen this morning!' The Lord Mayor's state-coach crossed our path as we were repairing to Church, and truly a more guady object could scarcely be framed.

"In the evening, was edified by another excellent sermon from the Editor of the Christian Review and Clerical Magazine. In remarking upon the manner in which

the Sabbath is observed in London, I would say, it is evidently more violated than in America. Sunday newspapers, numerous shops of various articles of clothing open, fruiterers, and others vending their goods along the street, all indicate a lower tone of feeling in reference to the fourth commandment. Many attend the various places of worship, wherein truth is preached; in the Establishment, or out of it, hearers are not wanting, but iniquity also abounds. May the Lord effect a thorough reformation.

"In a Roman Catholic chapel, passed by us during the day, is a pulpit presented by the Duke of Norfolk, and a splendid painting representing the crucifixion, as an altarpiece.

"On our way to the place of evening service, we crossed Smithfield, the famous spot hallowed by the blood of so many martyrs. There, said I, is where Latimer exclaimed, 'Be of good cheer, brother Ridley, and play the man-we shall this day light such a fire in England, as, by God's grace, shall never be put out!'

"Two days of the last week, of which I have made no note, were passed very pleasantly. One of them, Friday, chiefly in company with an excellent clergyman, who got me to address a public meeting in the evening, at the London Tavern. The meeting consisted of the friends of the Society for Improving the Character of Female Servants. The society gives Bibles, Tracts, and rewards in money. The late Lord Mayor, (in the absence of the President of the Society, the present Lord Mayor, who was prevented from attending) took the chair. I offered, by request, a resolution expressing thankfulness to God, and a conviction that all prosperity is from him, and it was seconded by a gentleman from Switzerland. Alluding to us, the Chairman remarked, that had I not told them I was from a distant land, they would have supposed, from my speech, that I was an Englishman. This gentleman is an emi

nently pious man. During his mayoralty, he had prayers at the Mansion House, morning and evening.

"Saturday, had an affecting interview with the parents of Rev. W. Eldred, who died lately in America. They are very thankful for the manifestations of piety and usefulness, on the part of their beloved son. Oh, that the departure of that son may be a blessing to them.

"Took tea with the family of a deceased minister, who was converted through the instrumentality of Dr. Pilmore, half a century ago. They insist upon it, the Doctor was ninety-three years old. They spoke of him with much affection, and preserve his likeness, which they possess, with great care.

"Among the various buildings in London, Somerset House is interesting in appearance, presenting a long and beautiful front, especially when viewed at a distance. The gran deurs of this world seldom bear examination. The palace of the king, St. James's, is a rude misshapen pile, having the appearance of a prison, more than the abode of majesty. The building in which George IV. lived, when prince regent, Carlton Palace, has been torn down, and private dwellings have been erected in its stead. I traversed, with great delight, the new street, said to have been laid out by his majesty, when prince regent, and entitled Regent street. The style of the buildings, on either side, simple and grand: the colonnade along the portion of the street called the Quadrant; the width of the street, which I could not but contrast with the alleys in the city; all combined to excite great interest. The whole of the western part of London abounds with wide streets. Open squares are not unfrequent. These squares are beautiful to the eye, wearied with contemplating brick walls and brick walks. They are surrounded by iron railings. The use of many of the smaller of them is confined to the families resident imme. diately around. The Exchange, Bank of England, Man

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sion House, or dwelling of the Lord Mayor, are large piles, but heavy in appearance. The whole of the city is dark in appearance, for the brick throughout England, so far as I have seen them, are not of the bright appearance of those in America; freestone is much used, and coal-smoke increases the natural darkness of the material. The antiquity of very many of the buildings, too, gives them a sombre aspect. The association of ideas makes London interesting. We think of former days, and though we cannot but be thankful that the character of those days has passed away, we still view with feeling the scenes of our fathers' history. The thought that this is the land of our ancestors, is perhaps more striking than the thought that it is our own land: for with our own land we are familiar, but with the land of our ancestors, we usually hear much, and read much, before we see it, and when we do see it, every thing around us appears fraught with interest. One who returns to his native land, after a long absence, has emotions similar to him who visits the land of his ancestors."

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"I perceive the Church of England herself is Catholic in her views towards those who differ from her. An additional proof of this is found in the repeal of the test and corporation acts, which last night passed the House of Lords the Bishops, generally, not opposing."

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"I have heard three ministers of the Church of England, within two weeks, and they have preached extemporaneously. I have seen forty ministers of the Church, within the same period, and they are friendly to the Bible Society. True, I have not sought for those who are afraid of the Bible going alone, but I am struck with the fact of my seeing so many in so short a time, who are friendly to the pure Word. I pray their number may increase.

"I perceive a new version of the Psalms used in some of the Churches. It consists in part of what we use as

Hymns; such as (old) 16th Hymn for 23d Psalm, &c. The Doxology is sometimes sung immediately after sermon in the afternoon, without any previous psalm or hymn. In some instances, the organ is not played between the verses: the singers passing directly from verse to verse. This is an improvement. The responding is left too much to the clerk. He indeed does harm-the people getting the idea that he is to pray for them.

"Monday, April 28.-Attended a meeting of the Committee of the British and Foreign Bible Society, and felt thankful to God for the prospects of increased usefulness opening before the Society. It has no want of funds. The chief object of inquiry is, what is the best mode of disbursement? and that is attended to with the utmost care. William Allen and Zachariah Macauley were among those who attended the meeting. The former, a Quaker, eminent for benevolence: the latter, the so long distinguished Editor of the Christian Observer.

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“Tuesday, April 29.-Breakfasted with the Committee of the Religious Tract Society. Having various avocations during the day, the Committee resort to the method of meeting at an early hour, taking the slight refreshment of a cup of tea with bread and butter, and transacting their committee business during the time usually allotted to breakfast. This, while it affords equal opportunity of transacting their business, is an enconomy of time, which enables them to effect more than would otherwise be in their power.

"The Religious Tract Society is engaged in very important operations: the distribution of Tracts; printing of religious books, similar to those issued by the American Sunday-School Union; circulating Magazines, &c. Much attention is paid by it to Ireland; India also shares largely in its attention.

"The Committee hold a prayer-meeting once a quarter.