may be sure your religion is all wrong, if it does not lead to a holy and a godly life. Oh! for a larger outpouring of the Holy Spirit, that the name of the Lord Jesus may be glorified, by the humble and consistent walk of his professed disciples !

EXTRACT FROM BISHOP DEHON'S SERMONS.

In these days of knowledge, it is of great consequence to distinguish between that faith of the head, which only instructs; and that faith of the heart, which really saves. The grand turning point in our salvation, is not the approval of Christ as the only Saviour; but a hearty and sincere coming to him, for the purposes for which a helpless sinner needs him. Clear and correct views are of no further value, than as they bring us to Christ, with the whole bent of our souls, and in the exercise of heartfelt prayer.

I have seldom seen this point better stated, than in the following extract from Bishop Dehon's recently published sermons. After describing the misery of the ungodly, he proceeds to observe, "But in the bosom of the Christian, called of God in Christ Jesus, and turned from the error of his ways to the wisdom of the just, very different are the feelings, exhibited by the thoughts of the untried scene to which death will conduct him. He, too, is conscious of sin. He is conscious, also, of his utter inability to make to his Maker any atonement for his offences. But he has been unto the Son of God, that he might obtain life. He has found him an appointed Mediator, in whom men have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins. He has taken of that blood, and sprinkled it upon all his garments;. and while carrying it upon him, has sorrowed for

and

the sins, which rendered it necessary it should be shed; and has aspired after that holiness and morality to which it hath redeemed him. From this great Mediator, he hath received in the Gospel the promise, and in the sacraments the pledges, of pardon and grace, of peace with the Father, a resurrection from the grave, and everlasting life. This promise is assured to him by the oath of God. These pledges are sealed by the effectual working of the Holy Ghost. And in the love and joy, peace long-suffering, goodness and patience, meekness and temperance, faith and charity, which are shed abroad in his heart and conduct, he has the fruits of the Spirit witnessing unto him, that he is a child of God, begotten again unto the liveliest and most joyful hopes, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. From him, therefore, the terrors, with which the prospect of judgment arms death, are done away. To God, into whose presence he is going, he can look as a reconciled Father and friend. In the Judge, at whose tribunal he must appear, he can thankfully confide, as in one who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them who are out of the way; and has united him to himself by dear and indissoluble ties. The strength of sin over him is broken. The promises of God are with him. And in the blood and righteousness and intercession of his Redeemer, he knows there is a treasure of merit and atonement; upon which when the Father looketh, he will embrace with everlasting mercy those, who through faith and obedience have endeavoured to secure an interest in it. therefore, is his peace. The bar of the Almighty is changed to him into the mercy-seat. The vail that was before it is rent in twain. He sees Jesus the great High Priest presenting the blood of the sacrifice, which taketh away the sins of the world.'

Great,

The penitent believer here forgets his mortality. His heart at the approach of death is glad; and his glory rejoices. His flesh also shall rest in hope."

CHRISTIAN PURPOSES.

NO. III.

It is not enough for us to forbear that which is bad; we must give ourselves withal to do that which is good. Not every one that crieth, Lord, Lord, but he that walketh uprightly shall dwell in the tabernacle of the Most High, and be never moved. It sufficeth not, that we have lamps in our hands; for unless they flame out in love towards God and our neighbour, we shall never be suffered to follow the bridegroom into his chamber. Many are invited to the feast; but he that presumeth to come, not having on his wedding garment, shall be cast into outer darkness.

I will not only therefore shun the blindness of Egypt, but I will seek for the light that shineth in the land of Goshen : and howsoever it shall please the Lord to bestow upon me a mean talent, I will husband it so well, that when he shall call me to give an account of my stewardship, I may return it back with good increase.

Even so, help me, Lord Jesus.

THE CHRISTIAN.

From Bishop Hall.

HIS SUFFERINGS.

Every man shews fair in prosperity; but the main trial of the Christian is in suffering. Any man may steer in a good gale and clear sea; but the mariner's skill will be seen in a tempest. Herein the Christian goes beyond all others. "We glory in tribulation." Perhaps some resolute spirit, whether out of a natural courage, or a desire of fame and earthly glory, may set a face upon a patient enduring of loss or pain, but only Christians can glory in suffering. Hither

can Christian courage reach, knowing that "tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope; and hope maketh not ashamed."

Is he bereaved of his goods and worldly estate? He comforts himself in the conscience of a better treasure, that can never be lost.-Is he afflicted with sickness? His comfort is, that the inward man is renewed daily, as the outward perishes.-Is he slandered and unjustly disgraced? His comfort is, that there is a blessing which will more than make him amends.-Is he banished? He knows he is on his way homeward. Is he imprisoned? His spirit cannot be locked in; God and his angels cannot be locked out.Is he dying? To him to live is Christ, and to die is gain.— Is he dead? He rests from his labours, and is crowned with glory. In short, he is perfect gold, that comes more pure out of the fire than it went in: neither had he ever been so great a saint in heaven, if he had not passed through the flames of his trials here on earth.

THE HONEST WATERMAN.

During the course of the last year, the Church Missionary Society received a legacy of £100 3 per cents. from Mr. Thomas Mann. He was formerly a waterman on the Thames. By hard labour and careful habits, he acquired, in the course of a long life, a large sum of money. But his mind was not contracted thereby. Religion had its due inAluence upon him. He was always ready to relieve the distressed; and after the death of his father, he supported his mother and sisters by his industry. His character agreed in all things with his Christian profession. It was so well known on the river, that he had acquired the name of "The honest waterman." He has left liberal legacies to various Religious Societies, besides a considerable sum to his relatives.

How beautiful it is to see the genuine fruits of religion,

in the conduct of professing Christians! And one of the first effects of the grace of God in the soul is to produce a liberal spirit. He may well doubt his conversion to God, however great his light and knowledge, and however fair his talk, who is covetous, and fails to give according to his means and the calls upon him: for it is written, "whoso hath this world's goods, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion, how dwelleth the love of God in him?”

STAGE COACH SCENE.

MR. EDITOR,The fear of man sometimes renders it hard work, publicly to reprove sin; but though I admit that it requires great judgment, there are cases, when it becomes quite a duty. I was travelling from the city of B-some weeks since, and found myself seated in a coach with two respectable looking men and an elderly female. We soon entered into conversation upon the subject of West India slavery, which had been much discussed in the city we had just left. My opposite companion bore the hand of time deeply visible upon him. I was prepared for a difference of opinion upon the question, but I was not prepared to hear weak arguments rendered even weaker by oaths.-Judge of my dismay, upon hearing this aged man fearlessly calling for damnation upon himself! Faithfulness to my Master would not allow of my silence; nor could I be "partaker of other men's sins." I ventured to express myself in these words: "Sir, you may not be aware of the awful practice into which you have fallen of taking the name of God in vain. You will pardon me, if I request you to endeavour to restrain yourself the little time we are together; for I am sure your good sense will convince you, that it is a practice wholly indefensible."-My aged companion eyed me with some surprise; and at length observed, "I suppose, Sir, you are a Methodist Parson; now I wish you to know, that I belong to the old Church of England; and want none of your preaching here."-O, Mr. Editor, never was the name of the Church of England so shamefully abused. Members of this description hang like a millstone about her neck.-I told him, "Sir, it so happens, that I am a Clergyman of that very Church, to which you profess to belong.' "Then (he