tenses and particles, which was to have been hoped for, we think this volume worthy of attention, and shall be glad to see the result of Mr. Brameld's labours upon the other books of the New Testament.

The Christ of the Gospel and the Romance of M. Renan. Three Essays. By the Rev. Dr. SCHAFF and M. NAPOLEON ROUSSEL. London: The Religious Tract Society.

We have read the three essays before us with great pleasure. Dr. Schaff's was not prepared as a reply to M. Renan, but by its admirable method of setting forth the character of Christ, most effectually disposes of his misconceptions and misstatements. We should be glad to see it published in a separate form for very general circulation, and think the Tract Society would do good service by a cheap reissue of it in as good type, and as well set out as in the present volume. The essays by M.M. Roussel and Pressensé are of great merit. That by M. Roussel is the more lively, that by M. Pressensé more weighty in style; but each unmasks the flippant critic, who thinks himself better entitled to belief in these days than Matthew, and Mark, and Luke, and John. We very gladly

commend them to our readers.

Anthems for Congregational Worship; arranged for four voices. London; Haddon.

At the cost of one shilling only, this beautifully printed volume supplies twelve anthems and six sanctuses, which are sure to be admired by all lovers of good music, and which are within the average skill of congregations that give any attention to the service of song,

The Domestic Altar; or Prayers for the Use of Families for One Month. By the [late] Rev. EBENEZER TEMPLE, Rochford, Essex. Third edition. London: Snow. 1864.

To such as need assistance in conducting family worship, this little volume may be commended for its

simplicity of language, its devoutness of tone, and its evangelical comprehensiveness. It has been so many years before the public, that we need not say more about it.

The Prince of Light and the Prince of Darkness in Conflict, or the Temptation of Christ, newly translated, explained, illustrated, and applied. By the REV. ALEXANDER B. GROSART. First United Presbyterian Church, Kinross, &c. London: Nisbet and Co. 1864.

This handsome volume contains such expositions of the words of Scripture as our Scotch friends love, and as call into exercise all the gifts and attainments of their ministers; and it forms conclusive proof that Mr. Grosart has "studied to show himself

a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." Very few men have such an acquaintance with Theological literature as he, yet this book shows him to be familiar, not only with the authors, which well-read men of the ordinary type have mastered, but with those less known writers, whose books will, by and bye, command the attention they deserve. He is an Eclectic to whom no argument or illustration comes amiss, and whether it be Shakspeare amongst the Poets, or Theodore Parker amongst mis-believers, he lays all sorts of writers under tribute, and turns his vast reading to excellent account in opening up the treasures of revealed truth.

We confess to great admiration of the thoroughness with which Mr. Grosart has discussed the Temptation of our Lord. There is nothing like it that we have seen in English literature, and we commend it as showing how a minute analysis of the very words of Scripture may be pursued without wearying the reader, and without withdrawing the general sentiment of the passage so dealt with from his view, its theology is such as made Puritanism a power in the pulpit, and in the country some time ago-Biblical, consistent, and definite in expres

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sion. It is a stream flowing from the fountain of Revelation, beautiful and refreshing. And as for the general style of thought, it is quaint and forcible and accurate, and withal level with the experience of ordinary life. Delivered as discourses in his Lord's day ministrations, we cannot doubt that many a tempted one was coured by the words of holy counsel, admonition, and warning; whilst they who were not compassed about with principalities, and powers, and spiritual wickedness in high places," must have been impressed by the solemn earnestness with which they were taught how temptation may be safely encountered when a man is led of God into circumstances which test his obedience as a son of God, and when, in humble imitation of our Divine Redeemer, he resists the Devil with "thus it is written." We abstain from formal quotations, because we hope the book will have a very large sale amongst our readers, and because we are sure that none will regret having possessed themselves of such a treasure.

As to the literary composition of the book, we must say a word or two. Great readers may generally be divided into two classes; the one consisting of those who have no technical memory, and who are content with adding to their store of ideas or facts; and the

other of those who not only recollect thoughts, but the words in which those thoughts first presented themselves to their minds. The first class, as a rule, can use their knowledge with ease and gracefulness of style; the latter are generally hampered by the consciousness of their obligations to others. Of course, there are exceptions to these rules, and Lord Macaulay will be thought of as one who seemed incapable of forgetting what he had once read, and yet as so thoroughly unembarrassed by his memory that his style was like a well of water springing up within a very active mind. Mr. Gro

sart, too, seems to have a prodigious memory, but he avails himself of its accumulated treasures like an emperor. He uses authors as his servants, and says to one come, and he cometh at his bidding, to do just the service. which is required at the moment, The result is, that viewed as a whole, this book is a mosaic, exquisitely designed, and well cemented together. We have our misgivings if there is another man in the British pulpit who can, with equal skill and felicitousness of reference, bring his literary acquisitions to the elucidation of the truth of God, and who would, at the same time, preserve a naturalness of manner that does not betray any pedantry or pretension whatsoever.

MINISTERIAL CHANGES.

The Rev. J. J. Williams, late of Fakenham, has accepted the unanimous invitation of the church at Nayland, Suffolk. -The Rev. E. Le Fevre has resigned the pastorate of the church at Woodstock.The Rev. D. B. Joseph, of Cupar Fife, has accepted the unanimous invitation of the church at Salem Chapel, Burton-on

Trent. The Rev. J. Aldis, jun., late of Lowestoft, has accepted the unanimous invitation of the church, West-lane, Haworth, Yorkshire.-The Rev. William Cheetham has resigned the pastorate of the Baptist church, New Mill, Tring, Herts. The Baptist Irish Society has appointed the Rev. John Taylor a mem ber of the church at Portadown to labour at Tandragee, county Armagh.-The Rev.

Joseph Hurlstone, of Penknap, Westbury, Wilts, (after labouring there nearly nine years), has accepted the invitation of the church at Castle-street, Calne, Wilts. The J. E. Cracknell, of Blackheath, has accepted the pastorate of the church meeting at Cambray Chape', Cheltenham.-The Rev. B. Williams, late of St. Clears, has accepted the cordial invitation of the church at the Tabernacle, Pembrey, in the same county of Carmarthen.-The Rev. J. H. Blake has accepted the pastorate of the church at Bow. Mr. Blake will still retain his connection with the Baptist Building Fund.—The Rev. G. Malins, of the Metropolitan Tabernacle College, has accepted the unanimous call of the church meeting in Shaftesbury Hall, Aldersgate-street.

ANNIVERSARY AND OPENING SERVICES.

STONDON, BEDFORDSHIRE. The new chapel in this village, erected in place of an old barn which has been used for years as a preaching station of the church at Shefford, was opened on Feb. 18th, when the Rev. Dr. Macfarlane (late of Glasgow) preached. The Rev. W. T. Whitmarsh and the following ministers took part in the service-Revs. P. Griffiths, Biggleswade; G. Short, B.A., Hitchin; W. Griffith, Hitchin, (Independent.) A meeting was held in an adjoin ing barn afterwards, presided over by Mr. Dodwell, (treasurer of the Building Fund) whose kind exertions, in aid of the erection of this chapel, were acknowledged in a cordial vote of thanks. The following friends addressed the meeting -Rev. Dr. Macfarlane, Rev. G. Short, B.A., Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Purser, (student Regent's Park College), Rev. J. C. Fairfax, (Independent) Shillington, Rev. P. Griffiths, and the Rev. W. T. Whitmarsh. The collections throughout the day were very good.

KINGSTON-ON-THAMES.-January 14th, the new chapel was opened, when sermons were preached by Revs. W. Brock, and W. Landels; on the following Lord's day the Revs. Dr. Angus, W. Collings, of Gloucester, and II. Bayley, pastor of the church, preached. A public meeting was held on the 19th, W. Olney, Esq., in the chair. Addresses were given by Revs. J. E. Giles, W. Collings, L. H. Byrnes, W. G. Lewis, A. Mackennal, and Messrs. W. Higgs, and J. Stiff. The chapel has cost £2,750, towards which amount Mr. Higgs, the builder, has generously given

£250. It will seat 760 persons, and with the school-rooms, which open on to the larger building, more than a thousand.

GRANTHAM, January 21st.-A new chapel was opened in the town. Sermons were preached by the Rev. H. Dowson, of Bradford, Yorkshire; and on the following Lord's Day by the Rev. H. Watts, of Golcar.

GREAT MISSENDEN, January 19th.-The third anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. C. H. Harcourt was celebrated by a public meeting. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. Oliff, the senior deacon, and addresses were given by Revs. J. J. Owen, J. H. Snell, E. Foster, T. Butcher, C. H. Harcourt, and Mr. Free.

PRESENTATIONS.

SHIPLEY, YORKSHIRE, January 16th.To Mr. and Mrs. Aked, on the occasion of their removal to Harrogate, a handsome writing desk and a silver vase, from the members of the church and congregation as an expression of their affection, and a recognition of valuable services in the church.

PENTYRCH, January 20th.-The Rev. E. Jones, a purse of gold from the members of the church and congregation.

OTLEY, SUFFOLK, January 18th.-The Rev. P. B. Woodgate, a purse of gold from the members of the church and congregation as a token of their esteem and affection.

FOLKESTONE.-Feb. 4th, a meeting was held in the Town Hall, Folkestone, for the purpose of presenting a testimonial to the Rev. D. Jones, B.A., who has just left this town. The Mayor, C. Doridant, Esq., occupied the chair, and presented to Mr. Jones a handsome gold watch, bearing the following inscription on the case:- Presented, with a purse of twenty-five sovereigns, by the church and congregation of Salem Chapel, and the inhabitants of the town, to the Rev. D. Jones, B.A., on his leaving Folkestone, Jan. 26th, 1864."

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SARN, MONTGOMERYSHIRE.-Feb. 8th, the Rev. E. Owens, the late minister a purse of sovereigns, as a token of the sincere appreciation of his services during the last ten years.

CROSS-STREET CHAPEL, ISLINGTON. — The congregation and friends of this church have raised the sum of £300 6s as a testimonial to their late pastor, th Rev. A. C. Thomas. This gift, which was presented to Mr. Thomas on the 4th of Feb., testifies to the esteem and affection

in which he is held, as well as to the sympathy felt towards him in his afflic tion; and when it is considered that nearly five hundred members have been received into the church during the eight years of his ministry, it may also be looked upon as an expression of gratitude for his indefatigible and self-denying labours.

ORDINATION AND RECOGNITION SERVICES.

ABERDEEN. A meeting of the mem bers and friends connected with the John-street Baptist church was held in the Music Hall Buildings on the evening of the 26th Jan., when the ministers of the other Baptist churches in Aberdeen, with those of various Independent and Presbyterian congregations, and a large number of friends, met to welcome the Rev. Stephen J. Davis, who has lately entered upon the pastorate of the church. Addresses were given by the various ministers present. The meeting was a most encouraging one, and the spirit of the remarks made by various brethren in the ministry, augurs well for Mr. Davis's prospects of usefulness here.

MILE-END GATE, DARLING PLACE CHAPEL, Jan. 5th.-A meeting was held for the formation of a Baptist church, and the recognition of Mr. C, Gordelier as its pastor. The Rev. J. H. Blake, of Bow, presided; and Revs. W. A. Blake, R. R. Finch, and others took part in the proceedings.

BRIXTON-HILL, LONDON.On the 21st of January, a special service was held in New Park-road Chapel, Brixton, for the recognition of the Rev. D. Jones, B.A. (late of Folkestone), as minister of the church and congregation. The interesting occasion drew together a large number of Christian friends from various parts of the metropolis, so that the body of the chapel was full to overflowing. The chair was taken by W. H. Millar, Esq., who gave an interesting account of the origin and progress of the church at Brixton-hill, making special allusion to the efforts and liberality of the late George Kitson, Esq. Prayers were offered by the Revs. S. Eldridge and I. M. Soule. Appropriate addresses were delivered by the Revs. J. Offord, J. Spence, D.D., W. M. Anderson, and W. H. Watson, Esq.

courses were delivered by the Rev. J. Rowlands, Cwmavon, Glam.; D. Jones, Cwmaron (father of the young pastor): T. Roberts, Ebbw Vale; S. Williams, Nantyglo; W. Roberts, Blaina; and T. Thomas, D.D., President of the Baptist College, Pontypool. The Rev. S. Williams preached on the nature of a Christian church. The usual questions were asked by the Rev. J. Rowlands. The Rev. Dr. Thomas preached to the minister, and the Rev. J. Rowlands on the duty of the church.

LOWER EDMONTON.-Services were held here on Jan. 26th, in connection with the settlement as pastor of the Rev. D. Russell, from the Metropolitan Tabernacle College. The Revs. S. Kennedy, of Tottenham; G. Rogers (Theological tutor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle College); S. J. Smith, of Enfield, and J. Edwards (the late pastor), conducted the engagements. In the evening a public meeting was held, when most of the neighbouring ministers were present. The chair was occupied by the pastor, who opened the meeting with a few appropriate remarks; and addresses were given by the Revs. R. Wallace, Tottenham; J. Chalmers, Tottenham; G. Rogers, J. Edwards, J. Jackson, W. M. Robinson, and J. Ward.

MISCELLANEOUS.

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PROPOSED RE-PUBLICATION WORKS OF THE REV. J. H. HINTON, M.A. ---Many of our readers must have noticed the advertisement, which has appeared in our columns, announcing the proposed publication of the Works of the Rev. J. H. Hintou, in a uniform edition. The proposal is one that cannot fail to interest all who are acquainted with Mr. Hinton's writings, and we sincerely hope that his life and health will be spared so as to enable him to complete this “last gift to the churches." For the sake of those who have not seen the advertisement, we may mention that the new edi tion will consist of six handsome vols. These six vols. will contain the whole of Mr. Hinton's theological writings. The whole will be carefully edited and revised. The first volume will be put to press as early as possible, and the successive volumes will be published quarterly. The subscription for the whole will be a guinea and a half, which, we are informed, may be paid in one sum, or in three instalments, according to the convenience of the subscriber. We believe

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names of a considerable number of subscribers, but not yet sufficient to justify him in proceeding. We have no doubt that this announcement will be all that is needed to induce many of our readers to send him their names at once. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. stone of a new Baptist chapel, at Ryehill, for the congregation of which the Rev. Wildon Carr is pastor, was laid on the 19th Jan., with the usual formalities. It will be of an ornate Italian style of architecture, and will consist both of a chapel and school-room, the former accommodating about 1,500 worshippers, and the latter about 900 children. The estimated cost of the building is £3,400. The site has cost £870, making a total of £4,270, towards which funds have been realised or promised amounting to £2,120, leaving £2,150 yet to be raised. Most of the Dissenting ministers of the town took part in the services of the day.

NEW-ROAD, OXFORD.-Services in connection with the jubilee of the New-road Chapel Sunday-school Society, Oxford, were held during the past month. On Feb. 7th, the Rev. John Aldis, of Reading, preached two sermons.

On the 8th, the children of the schools connected with the society, including those from Headington, Appleton, and New Osney, partook of tea in the chapel, after which addresses were delivered. On the 9th, a large number of persons assembled in Osney town to witness the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of a new school in connection with the Baptist denomination. The new school-room will be about thirty feet by twenty-one feet, and will be capable of holding 100 children. The sum required for its erection is about £300. The foundationstone was laid by Mrs. Bartlett, who has been for many years connected with the society. Short addresses were delivered by the Rev. W. Allen and Sir Morton Peto, Bart., M.P. Prayer was offered up by the Rev. Thomas Kench. At five o'clock the largest tea-meeting ever held in this city took place in the Corn Exchange. Every part of the capacious edifice was densely crowded, about 800 persons being present. At the conclusion of the repast, the chair was taken by Sir S. Morton Peto, Bart., M.P. Addresses were delivered by the Revs. N. Haycroft, M.A., C. Vince, W. Allen, G. Warner, and by Dr. E. B. Uunderhill. In the course of the proceedings, Mr. Allen stated that the church at Oxford

had been honoured in the past by many of its members having been called to the ministry, among whom he mentioned the Rev. J. H. Hinton, M.A., Dr. Steane, Dr. Draper, S. Pearce, F. Franklin, T. F. Newman, J. Mathews, W. Teall, W. Bull, B.A., and W. D. Elliston.

RECENT DEATHS.

ELIZABETH, relict of EDWARD MINES, Esq., of Terrace, Diss.

We are told, upon the authority of Divine inspiration, that “ the memory of the just is blessed." Therefore, it is right to record their excellences, and magnify the grace of God in them, by holding them up as worthy of imitation, that their memory may be blessed unto others.

The late Mrs. Mines, daughter of W. W. Simpson, Esq., banker, Diss, was an old professor of the religion of the Lord Jesus Christ; and by a long life of Christian consistency showed that she may be ranked among those whom the Scriptures term "just."

By what means or instrumentality she was converted to the faith of Christ, is not recorded; but that she was early taught to know the Lord appears from some papers in her own hand-writing. In the year 1795, when she was but ten years old, she wrote the following lines:

"If Christ be precious now to me,
May He then for ever be
Mine in life, and mine in death;
So shall I resign my breath
Into his blessed arms, and be
His to all eternity."

These sentiments and feelings, with reference to the Holy Saviour, were cherished by her to the end of her days, so that she could address Him and say"Tis pleasing to look back and see That my whole life was Thine."

During the days of her youth she cultivated the poetic talent, and wrote on "The Last Judgment," on "The Trials of Believers," on "God's choice of His People," on "The Death of the Righteous," and other pieces which were not seen till after her death. Soon after she arrived at years of maturity, she took up the Cross and professed the religion of Christ before a scoffing world, by being publicly and scripturally baptized on a profession of repentance towards God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, on the 5th of May, 1811, that she might thus set forth her personal faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Him