a large type, and all the Scriptures referred to, as well as the various readings, on the same page in words at length. We cannot but approve of the design, which is calculated to save time and trouble; we only regret that the price is considerable, (we do not say extravagant) but the work is well adapted, especially to elderly persons, and we think it probable that hereafter a cheaper edition may appear. This edition will consist of Twelve monthly Parts, in 8vo. at 4s. 6d. each, or of Eight Parts in royal 4to. at 7s. The compiler is proceeding with the Old Testament in like manner.

Christian Fellowship, or the Church Member's Guide: to which is added, a Pastoral Charge to the Rev. Thomas James. By J. A. James. 5s. Westley. THE reputation which Mr. James, of Birmingham, has justly acquired in the Dissenting churches, both as a preacher and author, will secure for this publication a favourable attention. To a large class of our readers this manual will ap pear both seasonable and interesting; for it is certain that many who join Christian communities are lamentably ignorant of the obligations which their relation to them involves; Mr. James has therefore done well in furnishing such persons with a full, yet plain and scriptural exposition of the duties, as well as privileges, of church members; their duties to their pastors, to each other, and to the members of other Christian societies. Several miscellanous subjects are added, as, The true nature of Church Power-the mode of Conducting Church Meetings-the Admission of MembersDiscipline--Removal of Members-Right of Voting in the Election of a PastorAdministering the Lord's Supper in Private houses to the Sick-Causes of Dissensions and Ministerial Duties.

This general sketch of the contents will evince the great importance of the volume to the persons concerned; to whom, without professing to approve of every sentiment or sentence it contains, we can with confidence recommend it as a truly useful and valuable work, superior to any other publication on this subject which we have seen; and we sincerely hope that a careful perusal will tend, by the blessing of God, to promote the comfort of ministers, the peace of churches, the credit of religion, and the glory of God our Saviour.

A Treatise on the Faith and Hope of the Gospel. By the late Rev. B. Ingham, 4th edition. 3s. 6d. Maxwell.

THIS little work was, by mistake, improperly ascribed to the late Rev. W. Romaine, from some peculiar circumstances which it is not necessary to detail. The publisher, however, having been convinced by the observations we made in our Magazine for August, and by other means, that Mr. Ingham was the real author, has now commendably given it to the public as his work. The pious author treats on Faith and Hope distinctly, correcting the common mistake of those who confound them together, and who make the assurance of hope the essence of the faith of the gospel. Several other mistakes, not uncommon amongst serious Christians, are pointed out; but where the author differs in sentiment from others he always expresses himself with meekness and modesty, and not in an angry or controversial tone. His design is to distinguish the "one faith" from all counterfeits, and to satisfy the serious inquirer "whether he be in the faith."

We had

Walks in the Country; or Christian Sketches of Scenery, Life, and Character; in Familiar Letters. 12mo. 3s. 6d. Nisbet. "WALKS in the Country!" some doubt whether this publication were not unseasonable; but we recollected "Tarry at home Travellers," and immediately bethought ourselves, it must be very desirable to sit by a good fire, and sniff, as it were, the summer perfume from our fields and gardens. We read with pleasure, and sometimes with delight, and hope our readers will do the same: and we can assure them that if they are not profited as well as pleased, the fault must rest in themselves. The work is anonymous; but the scene appears to be laid in Hampshire, and we suspect the work to be from the lively pen of a missionary student, towhose talents and piety it bears a pleasing witness.

The Porteusian Index; or Family Guide to the Holy Scriptures: chiefly compiled from the works of Bishops Porteus and Gastrell, Drs. Clarke, &c. 8th edition, enlarged. 2s. Newman. WE expressed our approbation of this book on its first publication, and it appears to have obtained the general approbation of the religious public also, by its having reached an eighth edition, which contains considerable improvements; particularly some useful tables, as the series of prophecy relating to the Messiah and the calling of the Jews, a concise harmony of the Gospels, and a

Memoir of the late W. Cowper, Esq. detailing particularly the Exercises of his mind in regard to Religion. Written by Himself. Second edition. To which is added, a Collection of Hymas by the same Author. 18mo. 3s. Cox and Son.

THE first edition of this work was passed over by us from a doubt as to its practical tendency and effects. It is indeed a melancholy tale; and though we have no authority to question the facts, we are far from wishing to recommend them to indiscriminate perusal. To some it may be useful to others perhaps dangerous. The life of Cowper is indeed one of the deepest mysteries of Providence in modern times. The Hymns are from the Olney collection. The edition is very neat and dear..

Profession is not Principle; or the

name of Christian is not Christianity. By the Author of "The Decisiou." 18mo. (297 pp.) 3s. 6d. Hamilton. WE do not recollect seeing "The Decision," but this is certainly the work of a very able pen. The truism in the title conveys a most important lesson, which is ably amplified throughout the book, which consists of a series of very interesting conversations between two "old friends" Howard and Conway, and the family of the former.

On the Means of obtaining Satisfaction with regard to the Truth of Religious Sentiments: a Sermon at the Monthly Association, &c. By J. P. Smith, D. D. 8vo. 1s. Holdsworth. THIS is a delicate subject, and has fallen into good hands. The amiable preacher opens his Discourse with some remarks on the importance of truth, and the duty of inquiry; and notwithstanding all difficulties and impediments, he is "induced to think," and we certainly agree with him," that candid explanations, calm consideration, and careful statement, united with the spirit of prayer, of meekness, and of holy benevolence, would speedily annihilate many of the imagined differences which now divide and weaken the body of sincere Christians." The chief causes of error Dr. S. conceives to be the weakness of our faculties-mistaking the proper subjects of investigation-and especially

"the

predominance of sinful dispositions and habits." The latter part of the Discourse is devoted to the proper antidotes or remedies, which we most cordially recommend to every sincere inquirer after truth."

William Barlow, a Sketch from Life. By Esther Hewlett. 18mo. 3s. Holdsworth.

BARLOW is a youth religiously educated, and corrupted by his companions in ap prenticeship, but happily recovered by the wisdom and prudence of his parents. The progress of these conversations, detailing and answering some of the principal objections of modern infidels, is well calculated for usefulness to other young men in danger of being also drawn aside; and for this purpose we cheer fully recommend it.

The Root of all Evil: a Sermon on Covetousness, at the Monthly Lecture of the Pimlico Association, Sep. tember 3, 1822. By R. H. Shepherd, Minister of Ranelagh Chapel. 8vo. 1s. Westley.

THE basis of this Discourse is Luke xii. 15. and the general arrangement and il lustration are in every respect creditable to the author. A commendable fidelity pervades every statement, and we can not but express a wish that those who are under the habitual influence of that "covetousness which is idolatry," may be induced to examine appeals, the neg lect of which may involve consequences the most fatal.

The Irish Peasant; or, a Convert from the Church of Rome; originally written by the Archbishop of Tuam. A new edition. 24mo. 6d. Westley. THIS little piece contains a very natural view of a young man inquiring after truth, while the mists of educational superstition hang over his opening facul ties. There is no asperity of temper Imanifested in the conductor, all is gentleness, candour and love. The appeal is ever made to the words of eternal truth-the light that shineth in this dark world for the safe guidance of our erring nature. The Archbishop discovers at every step much meekness of wisdom, so well calculated to disarin prejudice and conciliate respect in every ingenuous mind. We cannot cherish a kinder wish towards our fellow-subjects of the Sister Kingdom than the extensive circulation of this interesting little work, several

hundreds of which may be distributed at a very small expense. We understand it has been reprinted by a Dissenting minister in the country, with some improvements.

Improved Series of Children's Books published by the Rel. Tract Society. Child's Reward Book, Part 5, price 6d. a little volume, containing interesting Memoirs of Bowyer Smith, Five Sandwich Islanders, the Poacher's Daughter, and Poor Joseph.

From the miniature'size of the work, the neat engravings, the entertaining and instructive matter, it will form a very agreeable present to young persons.

Millennium.·

A Serious Inquirer after Truth will be greatly obliged to any Correspondent of the Evangelical Magazine who will have the goodness to point out to him any passage of Scripture predictive of a Millennial or any other period of eminent knowledge, sauctity, happi ness and peace over the whole earth, anticipative of and prior to the intro duction of the heavenly and everlasting state; such predictive passage not having received its distinct accomplishment before or at the gospel æra. Should this request be not acceded to, the Inquirer will be confirmed in the suspicion, which has resulted from his own investigation, viz. that not one such passage is any where to be found..

LITERARY NOTICES.

1. Mr. G. Ewing, of Glasgow, is preparing for the Press, An Essay on Baptism, with an Appendix, vindicating the explanations given in the Author's Greek Grammar and Lexicon.-2. Proposals. are issued for a volume of Sermons by Congregational Ministers of Scotland. 3. M. Luther on "The Bondage of the Will." By the Rev. Mr. Vaughan; will be ready by the end of March. 4. A Portrait of Mrs. H. More, engraved by Mr. Worthington, from a Painting by Mr. Pickersgill, (14 inches by 11,) is publishing by Subscription.

Preparing for the Press-1. An Elegy on the late Rev. H. Martyn. By Mr. J. Lawson, Missionary, Calcutta.-2. Martha:

: a Memorial of a beloved and only Sister. By Rev. And. Reed, Author of "No Fiction."-3. Travels through Canada in 1818, 1819, chiefly to illustrate the Moral, Literary and Religious State of that Country.-4. Geological Themes, with a new Translation of the Mosaic

Account of the Creation and Deluge. By W. Coldwell.

In the Press-1. Bible History. By Mr. Sherwood.-2. Bible Anecdotes. By Rev. G. Betts.-3. The Setting Sun. By Mr. Brooker, of Alfriston.-4. Sacred Fugitives. By E. Dermer, with a Preface by Mr. Edmeston.-5. Sequel to a MS. By H. K. White, (On the contrast between Christians and Infidels, in Death) By the Author of "Wonders of the Vegetable Kingdom."-6. An Inquiry into the Grounds and Reasons of Free Communion.-7. Sermons for Children. By Rev. Alex. Fletcher.

SELECT LIST.

The Holy Bible; being a revision of the authorized Version, principally designed for Families: with Notes, Historical, Geographical, and Explanatory. By Wm. Alexander (York.) Part I. (by way of specimen.) Royal 8vo. 4s. Imperial 6s. To make 20 Parts.

Thoughts on the Anglican and AngloAmerican Churches. By John Bristed, Barrister, New York. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

An Impartial Account of the United States, from Materials collected during four years' residence. By Isaac Holmes, (Liverpool.) 8vo. 12s.

Short and plain Discourses for the use of Families. By the Rev. T. Knowles, B. D. Rector of South Somercoates, 3 vols. 12mo. 13s. 6d. Vol. 2 and 3. 8vo. each 5s. 6d.

Sermons on Important Points of Faith and Duty. By the Rev. R. P. Buddicorn, M. A. F. A. S. Minister of St. George's, Everton.. 2 vols. 12mo. 10s.

Sermons by the late Rev. H. Worthington, 8vo. 2d. Ed. 12s.

Edmeston's Sacred Lyrics, 1st & 2d set, in 1 vol. 12mo. 5s.

Sketches of Sermons, vol. 4. 12mo. 4s. Dr. Chalmers's Christian and Civic Economy. No. XIH. on Scottish Pauperism, 1s. No. XIV. on English Pauperism in February.

Hebrew Harmonies and Allusions, (Poetic.) By Wm. Coldwell. 12mo. Psalms, or Sacred Odes in Metre. By Ditto. 12mo.,

Fables and Moral Poems. By Ditto. 12mo.

A Mother's Portrait, for the Study of her Children. 12mo. (with Plate.) 4s. 6d.

The Redeemer's Tears, wept over lost souls. By the Rev. J. Howe, M.A. New Edition, with Introductory Essay. By Rev. R. Gordon, Edinburgh. 3s. 6d.

Journal of a Tour from Astrachan to Karass. By Rev. Wm. Glen, Missionary. 12mo. 4s.

Memoirs of Tim. Dwight. 18mo. 2s.

LONDON.

NEW SOCIETY."

IN our last Number we hinted the

purpose of forming a new "Society for the Assistance of Evangelical Dissenting Ministers whose incomes are inadequate to their support." We have now the pleasure to mention the establishment of the Institution at a public Meeting held at the King's Head, Poultry, on Tuesday, Jan. 14th.

The Meeting was both numerous and respectable. In addition to several ministers of Town and Country, many of the principal members of Dissenting congregations in London and its neighbourhood were present.

William Alers Hankey, Esq. was called to the Chair.

The Meeting was addressed by the Chairman, by the Rev. John Clayton, T. Jackson, J. Yockney, T. P. Bull, J. Blackburne, H. Lacey, E. A. Dunn, W. Henry; also by J.B. Wilson, R. Steven, J. Wilks, J. Proctor, and R. H. Marten, Esqrs.

The following is a brief abstract of the Regulations that were determined on. "Ministers assisted by this Society must be of unexceptionable character; maintaining the sentiments of the Assembly's Catechism in faith and practice, and whose income from every source does not exceed the following limits, viz. :

I. Unmarried ministers 407. per ann. II. Married ministers having no children, 601. per annum.

III. Married ministers not having less than two children dependent upon them for support, 707. per annum.

IV. Married ministers not having less than four children, under similar circumstances, 801. per annum.

"The widow or family of a minister are eligible to be assisted once after his decease. And, in extraordinary cases, ministers of somewhat higher incomes than the prescribed scale may be assisted.

"Subscribers of One Guinea annually are Members of the Society; and of Ten Guineas at one time, Members for life. Subscribers of Five Guineas annually are Governors; and of Fifty Pounds at one time, Governors for life.

"The Committee consists of twelve ministers and twelve laymen.

"Ministers who collect not less than Ten Guineas, and Secretaries of county and district Associations contributing Twenty Pounds, are Members during the period of such contributions.

"The Annual Meeting of the Society is to be held in London on the third Wednesday in April."

Joseph Proctor, Esq. is appointed Treasurer; Rev. H. Lacey, Rev. J. Leifchild, and Rev. J. Yockney, Secretaries. The Committee consist of the following ministers and gentlemen :-Rev. Messrs. H. F. Burder, J. Clayton, jun., G. Collison, W. Eccles, J. Hyatt, J. Innes, T. Jackson, T. Lewis, J. Morison, B. Rayson, J. Stratten, J. Townsend. Also, H. Ashley, W. Bateman, J. Bunnell, J. Cecil, S. Davenport, J. Dyer, T. Gribble, Jos. Oldham, F. Smith, R. Steven, T. Walker, and T. Wilson, Esqrs.

A Subscription has commenced in a liberal and promising manner. The religious public, however, will perceive that nothing short of a large and permanent fund will enable the Committee to carry the benevolent purposes of the Institution into effect.

Communications may be addressed to the Treasurer, 125, Fleet-street; or the Secretaries, at 24, Paternoster-row.

WE hear that a General Public' Meeting of the Port of London Society will be held at the King's Concert Room, Haymarket, on the 15th of this month, (February.)

PROVINCIAL.

THE Fifth Half-yearly Meeting of the new Association of Independent Ministers for the Southern parts of Lincolnshire and the Isle of Ely, was held on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1822, at Grove-street Chapel, Boston. On which occasion Mr. Pain, of Horncastle, preached in the morning, from Hosea xiii. 9, and Mr. Monro, of Long Sutton, in the evening, from Psalm 1xxii. 17-20. The services were well attended and highly interesting. A liberal collection was made at the close, in aid of the important objects of the Association.

Dec. 8. A new Independent Chapel was opened at Congleton, in Cheshire, by Rev. Messrs. J. Mather, of Beverley, J. Jones, of Birmingham, and Mr. M‘All, of Macclesfield, who preached appropriate sermons on the occasion. The services were well attended, and a great spirit of liberality was manifested in the contributions, which, in the course of the day, amounted to the sum of 1067. 1s. 11d. Rev. G. Marres, from the late Countess of Huntingdon's connexion, is settled over the congregation.

[The rest of our Provincial Intelligence is unavoidably deferred.]