Creator, God the Redeemer, and God the Sanctifier, or God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, to be three persons, and I am not sorry to hear it; but then I would not have him say as here that I make them to be only three names, nor yet three gods. They are more than three names, but not three gods. For, amongst men, even to be a father is more than a name or title; and in the godhead the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, differ more than so many names. And though I will not take upon me to determine precisely how great the distinction is, because I am under the position where scripture is silent; yet certainly it is not so great as to make them three gods, but greater than merely three names, or even that between what we commonly call the divine attributes." Again, p. 205, "Thus far, I think, he and both of us agree, viz. that there is a distinction between the three more than merely natural, and even more than between what we commonly call the divine attributes; yet not so as to be three gods, or more gods than one, which is as much as we need maintain against the Anti-Trinitarians, and that the word person is no unfit name to denote that distinction. And if it be agreed that these three thus distinguished are but one god, (each communicating in one and the same numerical essence,) then they are all equal as to that common internal essence, and the common attributes thereof; and then an external subordination, as to economy, you grant, signifies nothing in this case. We are obliged to the editor for the very able manner he has edited this curious and scarce work, and thereby for the first time presented Wallis's argument in its full and authentic shape and character. Life and Labours of ADAM CLARKE, LL.D. Second Edition. We AS we gave a pretty full account of this work in the former edition it is only necessary for us to state here that the present is an improved reprint, and, as the editor justly says, more interesting, more accurate, and complete. have read it again with unimpaired interest, and consider it to be the history of a life most honourable to the subject of it, and most useful to the community. If all dissenters were in spirit, in knowledge, in feeling, equally enlightened and equally conscientious with Dr. A. Clarke, the separated and broken Church of Christ would be much more like a "communion of saints" than it now is; and we sincerely hope that the reception which this volume has met with from the public, may be a proof that the character, the conduct, and the principles of the person whose life is here recorded, are approved by many readers, and will not be without a beneficial effect on the opinions both of churchmen and dissenters. Note 1.-We stumbled on an amusing passage at p. 236, of this volume, which we extract for the consideration of certain young ladies of our acquaintance, who will, we hope, be instructed by it, (should their names happen to be found to terminate with the interdicted final vowel,) to take double care to correct the malignant influence of their name, by increased vigilance of conduct. In congratulating Mr. Dunn on an accession to his family, he says, "Call your daughter by any name that does not end in A; for Dr. Beddoes said that one of them never made a good wife, or good housewife!' subsequently explaining, "What I quoted from Dr. Beddoes, was in reference to the names ending in ia. I do not myself much like those ending in a, but I am heartily sick of all the others." To which we answer, Oh! fie, Doctor Clarke! I prefer to a consonant rough. That good wives they will make, Tho' their names are so sweet and me lodious: While Peg, Poll, or Nell, To my ears are detestably odious. When Dr. Clarke adds, "I never found pered or honest," a lean, skinny, ugly girl either good-temwe are sure the reason he ever became acquainted with such girls was, because, depriving himself by his rash theory of all the Louisas, Marias, and Henriettas, where beauty and good nature were likely to be found, he was confined to choose from the Bridgets, Dorothies, Madges, and Prudences, whose names appear as lean, skinny, and ugly as themselves. Note 2. At p. 159, there is a sketch of a very remarkable person of abilities and acquirements very un usual, a Miss Shepherd, who gives as reasons for her taking lodgings in the Tower of London! "The view of the shipping, a fine river martial music, and the grand roar of that noble creature the lion in the awful hour of midnight, are to me touches of the sublime, and all these are connected with the Tower!" 3. The following remarks on the features of the Shetlander, appear to us from our observation to be correct: "The countenance of the Shetlander, both male and female, has certainly a peculiar look. The eye has a peculiar cerulean or blue-green glance like that of the ancient Gauls, that which Plautus calls the grass-green eye. There is something like it occasionally in the abo riginal Irish, who are all of the same Gothic or Celtic stamp. It is not the eye itself that is green, but a certain glance of it, in a particular light and direction." This is also the character of the eye of the Gipsy. Pleasant Memories of Pleasant Lands. MRS. SIGOURNEY made a voyage to England, and employed her time well when she was here, in visiting all those scenes where art or nature had poured forth their treasures, which had been enobled by the residence of the wise and good, and which are associated in her mind with historical recollections or legendary and poetic tales. As a specimen we will give CHESTER. Queer, quaint old Chester! I had heard of thee The castle turret where he used to dwell, And the fair walnut tree, whose branches bent Or round thine ancient walls and ramparts strayed; Stretch'd out my hand to thee, as a familiar friend. So fond of antique fashions, it would seem Thy people all were born some hundred years ago. Ere with her legions she recrossed the wave; Went up at Easter and at Christmas time, Chaunts of his birth, who woke the angel train, And of that vasty tomb, when death himself was slain. Who owned the rule of Saxon Ethelfled? With princely gate and gothic front of pride, Baronial splendour decks your golden halls, And every charm that luxury delights; Or fretted arch, that overshadows them. Beyond the ocean waves that toss and roll, Heaven's holy voice within their secret soul, Mrs. Sigourney's name stands, we believe, at the very head of poetical power in America at the present time: and in the opinion of her countrymen is too fairly established for the breath of criticism to shake. We therefore shall not venture, like heedless youths, Home Discipline, &c. 2d. Edit. 12mo. -We congratulate the authoress on the re-appearance of her valuable little volume, under the permitted patronage of the Queen Dowager. We trust that this high sanction will give it a readier passport to the hands of those for whose use it is intended, and whose best interests it is so well calculated to promote-the wives and mothers of England. St. Christopher, a Painting in Fordholme Church. 12mo.-This little book contains a description and woodcut of an imaginary painting of St. Christopher. It also gives a legend of that Saint, which, however, is different from any that we have before heard of, and proceeds, we suppose, like the painting itself, from the fancy of the author. A short account of the common story was given in an article on paintings of this subject in our Magazine for April. The present legend has been written with a view to the religious instruction of children, and appears unobjectionable in its sentiments: it is illustrated with references to Scripture texts, and is followed by such quotations from George Herbert's poems as appear most suited to its subject. Pinnock's improved Edition of Goldsmith's History of Greece, abridged for the use of Schools. Seventeenth Edition, augmented and much improved, by W. C. Taylor, LL.D. 12mo. pp. xii. 459.-This on such dangerous ground, but con- edition is certainly improved in many respects, besides being embellished with views and plans, which will make it the most interesting to youthful readers. In all respects, however, the alterations are not improvements, for the Retreat of the Ten Thousand, which Goldsmith has given at length, and in the true Xenophontic style, so as to impress it indelibly on young minds, here occupies little more than a page. By thus reducing it, room has been made to insert the Dorian migration, and the sedition of Cylon; but the editor must excuse us if we do not feel much obliged for the exchange. The schoolboy, certainly, is a loser by it. We have seen Dr. Taylor's edition of Goldsmith's Rome and England on the same plan, and they are well executed; in the former he has judiciously introduced the results of the latest researches into Roman history. Letters and Biography of Felix Neff. Translated from the French of M. Bost by M. A. Wyatt. fcap. 8vo. pp. xiii. 469. -This is the fifth Memoir of Neff; of the five one only is a translation, the others having been published in different languages, and unconnected with each other, viz. one in French, two in English, and one in German. One of them, as is well known, is by Dr. Gilly, who has eminently deserved the name of the friend of the Vaudois. Those who have read the shorter accounts of Neff will be glad of a copious one; and to such as have not, we recommend it. There is much to be learned from a narrative of the labours and character of this devoted "Missionary in Switserland and the High Alps." itself has been for some time before the public, in an earlier translation, and therefore does not require a detailed examination. The copiousness of authorities and extracts will make it valuable to writers, as well as to readers. This translation, we should mention, is made from the last German edition. It appeared in three separate parts, the last of which completes the volume, and has the Index annexed. Lectures on Popery, delivered at All Saints', Leicester, in June, 1842, by the Rev. John Owen. 12mo. pp. vii. 159.Pulpit exhortations on controversial subjects are necessarily defective, as they cannot go extensively into proof without losing their distinctive character. The author appears to have well understood the difference between preaching and publishing, as he has illustrated these lectures with copious notes. The lectures are acute and animated, and the collection of ment for their ingenuity and taste in the notes is serviceable. Sermons preached in St. John's Church, Fulham, by the Rev. Henry Caddell, M.A. Minister of St. John's. Published at the request of the Congregation. The prominent feature of Mr. Caddell's discourses is, that they are eminently practical. His main object is to show of how little avail before God any religion but that of the heart must be, and that they who worship an omniscient Being "to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid," must worship him in spirit and in truth." A stream of most persuasive yet familiar eloquence flows through these sermons; there is no affectation of lofty images and antithetical construction. All appears to be the product of a mind imbued with the great responsibility, the unspeakable importance, of the task which it has undertaken. "The Pastor's New Year's Wish-Advice-Request""Our Kinsman Redeemer ""The goodness of God leading to Repentance"-" Spiritual Fruitfulness Popery opposed to Christian Liberty"-"The Christian Goal "-are a few of the topics which show how earnestly the author has exerted himself for the eternal interests of his flock. That flock has recognised his voice, and at their own desire and expense (see the prefatory address) have obtained a permanent registry of his discourses in an elegant octavo volume. The History of the Popes, their Church and State, in the 16th and 17th Centuries. By L. Ranké. Translated by W. K. Kelly, Esq. royal 8vo. pp. 540.-This volume belongs to the "Popular Library of modern authors," like the edition of D'Aubigné's Reformation noticed in the Magazine for May, p. 504. The work Observations on Extension of Protection of Copyright of Designs. By George Brace. These observations are well wor, thy of being carefully perused, as their results are important; and the injury which those who best deserve encourage, arts of design have suffered, is clearly pointed out, as well as the admirable, and as far as possible complete, protec tion afforded by the laws of France in similar cases is held out justly for our imitation. The Gospel of St. Matthew, with Reflections. By Quesnel. 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