home of worldly men-more corrupt, as false doctrine and heresy become more and more characteristic of its teachings and teachers. It is "in danger" of being "given over to strong delusions "" that [its members] should believe a lie, because they received not the love of the truth [as revealed in the Holy Scriptures] that they might be saved!" If our words could reach Dr. Pusey and his followers and friends, we would beseech them to ponder well his own true and solemn statements : "Many seem ready to sacrifice any principle (if indeed it is to them any sacrifice) to a supposed influx of numbers; as if men could do the work of the Spirit of God, and a motley crowd of worshippers, of discordant faith, or of no faith, could form a Church, the temple of the Holy Ghost. True, as they say, that a National Church ought to take in the nation. True, also, that the Christian Church ought to take in the world; but by winning it to the truth, not by becoming the domicile of its errors, an aggregate of all its unsanctified "opinions," a Pantheon of all its idols. Accessions of members, which are won to the truth, are the glory of the Church-the fruit of the blood of Christ-the travail of His soul which He beholds with joy-the triumphs of His perpetual intercession. Accessions "of members unconverted-unwon to 'the truth as it is in Jesus'-form but a house builded on the sand, ensuring its fall the more fatally by their accession-a Babel-multitude, collected only in order to be dispersed the more hopelessly." Because the Anglican Establishment already answers to this awful description we deliberately adopt the language of Dr. Newman, and say that "nothing short of a miracle" would make us believe that its "motley crowd of worshippers, of discordant faith, or of no faith, could form a church, the temple of the Holy Ghost." And Dr. Pusey endorses the sentiment! Then why oh! why ?-does he remain one moment longer in communion with it as a Church of Christ? Can nothing unstop his ears, and the ears of all others who concur in the conviction, that "a motley crowd of worshippers of discordant faith, or of no faith," cannot "form a church," to hear the Divine voice which is now pealing through England, "Come out of her my people, that ye be not partakers of her plagues ?" May God of His infinite mercy enable them to "hear, that their souls may live!" NICHOL'S SERIES.-The Complete Works of Stephen Charnock, B.D.; with Introduction, by Dr. M'Cosн. Vol. I. Edinburgh: J. Nichol. Here is another in the goodly fellowship of the Puritan fathers, most accurately edited and introduced to the by Dr. M'Cosh. The following extract reader, in a style worthy of Charnock, from the introduction is wise and weighty : "No treatise of divinity can accomplish the high ends secured by the Word of God, with its vivid narratives, its typical events and ordinances, its instructive parables, and its attractive exhibition of God as living, acting, and loving— all suited to the heart and imagination of man as well as his understanding. A theological system, when compared with the Word of God, is at best like a hortus siccus when compared with the growing plants in nature, or a skeleton in reference to the living frame clothed with flesh and skin. The most useful and effective preaching must follow the Word of God as a model rather than bodies of divinity, and present God and His love in the concrete, and not in abstract form. Still, systematic theology has important purposes to secure, not only in testing and guarding purity of doctrine in a church, but in combining the scattered truths of God's Word, so that we may clearly apprehend them; in exhibiting prehensions, mistakes, and errors which may the unity of the faith; and in facing the misaparise." It always appeared to us that Charnock saw about as far as it was ever permitted to man in his mortality to see of the glories of the Divine character. It is in keeping with the depth and clearness of his acquaintance with God, that "his love was as large as his knowledge, for his benevolence was universal, and his love took in whatsoever person or thing had anything lovely in it." Mr. Nichol has impaired the money value of some precious old folios on our shelves; but we condone this offence, because of the large benefit conferred by his publi cations on the larger number. The Bible in the Church: A Popular Account of the Collection and Reception of the Holy Scriptures in the Christian Churches. By BROOKE Foss WESTCOTT, M. A., formerly Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. London: Macmillan & Co. 1864. A very useful, trustworthy, and handy treatise on one of the most important questions that could be raised amongst Christians. It will be found invaluable to our ministers as a textbook for their advanced Bible-classes, or for lectures to their congregations on the Canon of Scripture; and it will suggest reflections upon the authority of our Sacred Books which deserve the attention of all Christians, and especially of the members of our own body. These inspired writings have gradually won for themselves the pre-eminence which they now hold, and which the founders of our churches have always asserted on their behalf. A true historical criticism, as exhibited by Mr. Westcott in this book, only serves to confirm our testimony in this respect, and to equip our churches for the great controversies of our times. The Daughters of Mary. London: Hunt, Duke-street, Manchester-square; Partridge Paternoster-row. Price One Penny. This After pointing out some of the sources of that diversity of opinions which cannot but arise, seeing what man is, Mr. Chapman draws certain conclusions on the spirit and method in which controversy should be conducted. The essay is calm and thoughtful; and deserving of a wide circulation. The Earnest Missionary. A Memoir of the Rev. HORATIO PEARSE. By the Rev. THORNLEY SMITH. London: Hamilton, Adams, & Co., 1864. 12mo., pp. 277. Mr. Pearse was a missionary; and, for a time, general superintendant of the Wesleyan missions among the Kaffirs of the Port Natal district in Southern Africa. These duties he seems to have fulfilled with credit, industry, and success. Mr. Smith has brought together the chief incidents of a somewhat eventful life in an interesting manner; but has failed to produce a vigorous or effective portraiture of the man. We can, however, very well believe that Mr. Pearse was a sincere Christian, and, although in no sense a remarkable man, yet one of those earnest workers who do God's work in quietness, and then enter on their reward. Intelligence. MINISTERIAL CHANGES. The Rev. W. Page, B.A., late of Regent'spark College, has accepted the unanimous invitation of the church at Truro.-The Rev. J. Sprigg, M.A., has resigned the pastorate of the church at Westbury Leigh, Wilts. Mr. W. Jones, of Pontypool College, has accepted the unanimous invitation of the church at Tongwynlas.-The Rev. P. W. Grant, has resigned the pastorate of the church in Darlington.-We are requested to mention that the address of the Rev. Dr. Hoby will henceforth be Broomfield, Caterham, Red-hill, Surrey.— The Rev. F. Edwards, B.A., late of Leeds, has accepted the invitation of the church and congregation to resume the pastorate of the Baptist church, Harlow, Essex.The Rev. John Price, late of Amersham, has accepted the pastorate of the church at Alberton, Port Adelaide, South Australia, and will shortly sail for that colony.-The SERVICES. WHITEHAVEN, Sept. 19th.-The Rev. F. A. Charles was publicly recognized as pastor of the church in this town. The Revs. S. G. Green, B.A., D. Kirkbride, J. Burns, and Arthur Mursell conducted the services. Rev. W. Lewis, Moriah, Dowlais, has ac- ORDINATION AND RECOGNITION cepted the unanimous invitation of the church at Velinvoel, Llanelly.—The Rev. J. S. Jones, of Llanfair, has accepted an invitation from the church at Saron, Rhymney-vale. Mr. W. E. Williams, of the Baptist College, Llangollen, North Wales, has accepted the unanimous invitation to become the pastor of Hephzibah Church, Bedwas, Mon.-Mr. John Minett, of the Rev. C. H. Spurgeon's College, has accepted the invitation of the church at Stantonbury, Bucks.-The Rev. G. Haigh has resigned the pastorate of the church at Bessel's-green, Kent.- The Rev. W. S. Chapman, B.A., formerly of Amersham, has accepted the unanimous invitation of the church at George-street, Nottingham. ANNIVERSARY AND OPENING SERVICES. CALNE. The chapel at Castle-street was re-opened on Sept. 22nd, after considerable improvement. Mr. Hollyock, of Bristol College, kindly preached in lieu of Rev. W. G. Lewis, of Westbourne-grove, absent through illness. On the following Lord'sday, the Rev. C. J. Middleditch preached. ZION, FESTINIOG, MERIONETHSHIRE.Services in connexion with the opening of the above chapel were held on the 19th, 20th, and 21st Sept., the Revs. H. Morgan, of Dolgellau, R. Ellis, of Carnarvon, J. G. Owen, of Rhyl, and W. Morgan, D.D., of Holyhead, taking part in the services. BRADFORD, YORKSHIRE.-The seventh anniversary of the formation of the church in this place was held on September 18th, and commemorated by the presentation of several handsome gifts from the church and congregation to their beloved pastor, the Rev. H. J. Betts. WESTON-SUPER-MARE.-The new Baptist chapel in Wadham-street, in this town, was opened on Sept. 30th. The new edifice is erected on the site of the former building, which had become too small for the increasing congregation. The chapel is calculated to seat 750 persons. Two schoolrooms communicate with the chapel by folding doors, and in cases of necessity can be used as a part of the chapel, and would accommodate 250 more at the least. The cost of the building, including the schoolrooms and offices, was £1,100, of which sum about £700 had still to be made up on the morning of the opening. The sermons were preached by the Revs. N. Haycroft, and R. P. Macmaster, of Bristol. WELLINGTON-STREET, LUTON.-Services in recognition of the Rev. H. Ashbery as pastor of the church were held on Sept. 26th. The Rev. T. R. Stevenson, of Union Chapel, and the Revs. T. Hands, D. Gould, of Dunstable, and Brewin Grant, B.A., of Sheffield, also delivered kind and appropriate addresses. CHELTENHAM.-The ordination of Rev. T. Foston as pastor of the church at Salem Chapel took place on Sept. 28th. The Revs. Dr. Gotch, Mr. Haycroft, G. M'Michael, N. Haycroft, and other ministers took part in the proceedings. HAY, Sept. 28 and 29.-The ordination of Rev. G. Rees (of Haverfordwest College) took place. The Revs. Dr. T. Davies, T. Hughes, G. Phillips, R. Lloyd, L. Jones, and C. W. Smith conducted the services. TOTTENHAM-COURT-ROAD, LONDON.-A very interesting meeting was held on the 26th of September at Kingsgate Chapel, Holborn, in connection with the recognition meeting of the Rev. H. C. Parry as pastor of the Welsh Baptist Church meeting in Tottenham-court-road, London. The Rev. Jesse Hobson took the chair. Mr. Evans, senior deacon of the church, gave a very interesting statement of its history from its commencement to the present day. meeting was afterwards addressed by the Revs. G. W. Evans, Upton Chapel; M. Evans, Moorfields; W. Lloyd, Aldersgate; C. W. Banks, and H. C. Parry, the recognized minister. MISCELLANEOUS. The SOUTH KENSINGTON.-The Rev. S. Bird's congregation have erected an iron chapel upon the ground which has been secured with a view to the erection of a more solid structure. This temporary chapel was opened on Sept. 13th, when a sermon was preached by the Rev. C. Stovel, and a public meeting was held in the evening. TORQUAY, Sept. 22nd.—The ninth anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. J. Kings was commemorated by the presentation of a purse of sovereigns as a token of affection from the church and congregation to their pastor. GEORGE-STREET, NOTTINGHAM, Oct. 4th. -An interesting ceremony took place in the presentation of a testimonial to the Rev. J. Edwards, late minister of the Baptist Chapel, George-street. When Mr. Edwards's resignation was made known, several friends thought that the faithful labours of nearly thirty-four years ought to be acknowledged in some suitable manner, and it was finally resolved to present the reverend gentleman with a purse of gold, to which has since been added a valuable gold watch. The testimonial was presented by John Heard, Esq. The testimonial consisted of a purse containing 100 guineas, and a handsome gold watch bearing the following inscription :-" Presented to the Rev. J. Edwards upon his retiring from the ministry of the Baptist Church, Georgestreet, Nottingham, after thirty-three years' faithful service, by his numerous friends.— August, 1864." LERWICK CHAPEL.-The following contributions have been received: £ s. d. 010 5 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 024 0 090 2 6 Collection by Mr. Robert Coates, 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 Contributions will be thankfully received and acknowledged by the Rev. John Stock, Baptist Minister, Devonport; or by Mr. G. Henderson, Merchant, Dunrossness, Shetland. CARDIFF.-August 16th, the memorial stone of the new Bethany Chapel, now being built in St. Mary's-street, Cardiff, was laid by Thomas Hopkins, Esq. The Rev. Rees Griffiths, the pastor, was assisted by the Rev. J. W. Lance, of Newport, and by some of the ministers of the town. We may intimate that the building is progressing rapidly, and will be opened early in the new year-we should be pleased to add free from debt. HARLOW, ESSEX.-August 23rd, a public meeting was held in the Baptist chapel, Harlow, in connection with the resignation of the Rev. T. R. Stevenson, who for upwards of three years has filled the pastorate of the church worshipping there. The chair was taken by Charles Barnard, Esq., of Harlow Bury, and addresses expressive of esteem and sympathy toward Mr. Stevenson were delivered by the Rev. F. Edwards, B.A., of Harlow; W.Cuthbertson, of Bishops Stortford; J. Wood, of Sawbridgworth; 0 and Mr. Whitaker, one of the deacons of the church. In the course of the evening a handsome drawing-room timepiece, and a purse containing £22, were presented to Mr. Stevenson. 0 Rev. W. Cloake, Beckington...... 0 5 0 E. & R. G. J. E 606600 O2OO2O 0 0 5 5 10 0 1 0 5 Collected by Rev. D. Mills, Dundee— 0 0 5 0 7 000 6 0 5 0 0 10 0 0 0 026 0 2 0 0 2 0 Mr. H. D. Mills Mr. E. Mills Mr. Joseph Ainslie.. Mr. Thomas Hovell Rev. David Mills 6 0 ALDBOROUGH, SUFFOLK.-September 6th, meetings were held in Union Chapel, for the purpose of taking leave of the Rev. T. M. Roberts, B.A., who, after a pastorate of four years at Aldborough, has accepted a call to Newbury, Berks. Addresses were delivered by the Rev. G. Pope, late of Collingham, Notts, by the deacons, Messrs. Lincoln, C. Smith, and Wills; and by Mr. R. Taylor, of Notting-hill. In the name of the church and congregation, Mr. Lincoln, the senior deacon, presented to the retiring pastor a handsome tea service, together with an inkstand, in token of the affection of his late charge. Kingsbridge, DEVON.-September 6th, a meeting was held to take leave of the late pastor, the Rev. T. Peters, who has accepted an invitation to the pastorate of the church at Watford. J. Scoble, Esq., presided, when interesting addresses, abounding in expressions of esteem for Mr. Peters, and of regret at his removal, were delivered by various friends. A purse of £30, contributed by the church and congregation, was presented to Mr. Peters by Mr. Balkwill, as an expression of their affectionate regard and appreciation of his ministry. BISHOP BURTON, NEAR BEVERLEY.-The centenary of this church was celebrated by sermons on September 25th, preached by Rev. G. C. Catterall, and a public meeting held on the 27th. The Rev. J. Dawson, the pastor, read an account of the history of the church. The chapel was opened in 1770, and Mr. David Kinghorn, the father of the Rev. Joseph Kinghorn, of Norwich, was the first pastor. There have been (including the present) ten pastors, two of whom held the office fifty-nine years; namely, Mr. Kinghorn twenty-nine years, and Mr. Berry thirty years. The meeting was addressed by Dr. Evans, of Scarborough; the Revs. G. C. Catterall, of Wakefield; L. B. Brown, of Hull; S. Brown, of Beverley; A. Bowden, of Driffield; and W. C. Upton, of Beverley. HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTS.-The third anniversary of Marlowes Chapel, Hemel Hempstead, was celebrated on the 27th September. Sermons were preached in the afternoon and evening by the Rev. James Mursell, of Kettering. Collections were made on behalf of the chapel-building fund. RECENT DEATHS. MRS. ANN FREEMAN. THE Spirit of God has said, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; "-and thus died Mrs. Ann Freeman, May 25, 1864, in the sixty-fifth year of her age. For a long time the departed had been a disciple of Christ, and walked consistently. She first united in Christian fellowship with the Independent Church at Bromsgrove, but subsequently was baptized, and joined the Baptist Church at Winchcomb; and felt interested in the prosperity of the Redeemer's cause here. Her late husband had been one of the most pious and consistent members of the church, he left her a widow eleven years ago. For a long time she had been declining in health, and for the last four months of her life was confined to her chamber, and mostly to her bed, waiting and longing to "depart and be with Christ, which is far better." She was anxious-perhaps too anxious—to leave the world, and felt disappointed at being detained so long in the body, wondering why the Saviour did not send some heavenly messenger to convey her home, praying, and longing, and hoping to “behold His face in righteousness." But just at the right time her desire was granted, and she took her flight, we doubt not, from earth to heaven, bidding adieu to mortal woes-to pain, and sin, and death. Steadily she looked to Jesus, depending on His finished work alone; and the thought of what He is and has done, yielded her "strong consolation" on the bed of death. She had, indeed, but little, if any, fear of death, during the whole of her illness, and was very grateful to Christian friends for their little attentions, feeling the comfort of the presence and unremitted attention of a kind sister, who continued with her till she sweetly "slept in Jesus." Long had she felt that it must be "far better" to be with an immortal Saviour, sharing in His smiles, than to live here always exposed to death. And well might she and others exult in that saying "Death is swallowed up in victory!"-as it surely will be, when He who is "the Resurrection and the Life" shall appear "in the clouds of heaven," in the last day. The thought that where Jesus dwells there is no more dying, suffering, sinning, is animating to the believer, and was to her. But she now lives to die no more-lives to bless Him for the displays of His providence and grace towards her; for His guidance and protection through life; and for His sustaining power in the hour of death, when flesh and heart failed. Peaceful was her end, and peace to her memory. "Let me die the death of the righteous!" But does the reader say so? then he must live the life of the righteous, which is a life of faith on the Son of God. "This is our victory, even our faith." The pastor of the departed buried her "in sure and certain hope of the resurrection unto eternal life," and endeavoured to improve her death from Phil. i. 23 :-" For I am in a strait betwixt two," &c.—so expressive of the state of her mind. "Where thou art gone my soul would be, ROBERT GRACE. |
