and its vicinity. In the cemetry belonging to the General Baptist Chapel, agreeably to his particular request, HE and his beloved Spouse repose together in one common grave, awaiting the Resurrection of the just! The Rev. Mr. Walker, minister of the chapel, delivered a serious address at his interment, and on the Sunday evening preached an appropriate sermon, from Rev. xiv. 13. And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me-Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord; yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labours, and their works do follow them. The Rev. Mr. Trealeven, at Salem Chapel, Lynn, paid a suitable token of respect, before a large and attentive audience, many of whom knew and revered the deceased, from Zech. i. 5. The Fathers where are they, and the prophets, do they live for ever? Thus the ordinary tokens of regard were not withheld on the melancholy occasion. His executors have drawn up the following Epitaph, which has that best of all recommendations, truth, to excite and impress the attention; those who knew MR. RICHARDS best, will recognise its fidelity "Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM RICHARDS, LL. D., author of many valuable publications, especially of the History of Lynn, where he resided forty-two years, more than half of which period he was Pastor of the Baptist Church in that town. "A man of fearless integrity, and unaffected piety, as well as of great goodness of heart-he thought for himself, with entire freedom, on every subject, always following the dictates of his Conscience. He strictly adhered to and promoted what he believed to be PRIMITIVE CHRISTIANITY; was the undeviating friend of Justice, Liberty, and Peace, and the determined enemy of Oppression, Tyranny, and War. He followed no party, but was the consistent disciple of Truth and Righteousness. "Greatly beloved by an extensive circle of re·latives, friends, and acquaintance, HE departed this life the thirteenth of September, 1818, in the 69th year of his age*.' The following Address was committed to paper upon receiving intelligence of the subject of this Memoir's decease. It soothed the writer's feelings, and may console others in similar circumstances. A reply to the interrogation of the pensive mourner -What is the nature and what are the employments See The Progress of Human Life; or, SHAKSPEARE'S Seven Ages of Man, illustrated by Extracts in Prose and Poetry, for the use of Families and Schools. By J. Evans. Milk and a swathe at first his whole demand; YOUNG. The author drew up this little volume for the improvement of his pupils, endeavouring to graft on the picturesque representation of the Dramatist the blessed contents of REVELATION. of HEAVEN-Will form no inappropriate conclusion to this imperfect piece of Biography The world is all a fleeting show, The smiles of joy-the tears of woe, There's nothing true but-HEAVEN! And false the light on glory's plume, And love, and hope, and beauty's bloom, Poor wanderers of a stormy day, From wave to wave are driven- There's nothing calm but-HEAVEN*! MOORE. BUT WHAT IS THE NATURE AND WHAT ARE THE EMPLOYMENTS OF THE HEAVENLY WORLD? Innumerable are the speculations which have been indulged respecting the means by which the righte * It has been the lot of the Writer to lose, in the course of a few years, some of his choicest friends, who, together with the PARENTS that gave him birth, have been consigned to the peaceful sabbath of the tomb. The names of Lowdell, Worthington, Brent, and Coope, must, by him, be remembered with affectionate gratitude. But the removal of pious relations and friends, is "so much taken from the enjoyments of time, to enrich the prospect of ETERNITY!" ous are rendered blessed in Heaven. But with the account delivered in THE HOLY SCRIPTURES we are concerned. Thence alone we derive satisfaction. From certain representations of the Sacred Writers, may be gathered an idea of the employments of THE HEAVENLY WORLD—resembling single rays of light, when concentrated they shed a cheering lustre upon a topic otherwise enveloped in impenetrable obscurity. The bold genius of Milton however asked What if EARTH Be but a shadow of Heaven, and things therein, 1. We have reason to believe that one of the employments of HEAVEN will be the contempla tion of THE DIVINE PERFECTIONS. This is inferred from the nature of the human intellect, and from the character of the Supreme Being. Endued with rational powers, we are impelled to the acquisition of knowledge, and are the more gratified when our attention is directed to the noblest subjects. Hence the existence, attributes, and government of God, form a topic of contemplation interesting to the human mind. What intenseness of thought-what profundity of research hath been employed in the investigation of DEITY! The finest specimens of human genius have been drawn forth-the most laborious disquisitions have been presented to the world on this exalted subject. And yet in this preliminary state, how little is known of the perfections and government of the Supreme Being! We know but in part, (says an Apostle,) we see through a glass darkly. Admirably is it remarked in the Wisdom of Solomon, and devoutly be it remembered— Hardly do we guess aright at things that are upon earth, and with labour do we find the things that are before us; but the things that are in HEAVEN, who hath searched out? The perfections of THE SUPREME BEING are distributed into natural and moral by theologians of every denomination. Under the NATURAL PERFECTIONS are included Power, Wisdom, and Goodness, manifested in the works of creation. By the processes of philosophy, we have attained to a considerable knowledge of them, compared with the ignorance in which former ages were enveloped. But when our acquisitions are scrutinized with respect to what remains to be known, our knowledge shrinks into nothing. Hence Dr. Watts is of opinion, that part of the employment of Heaven will. consist in surveying the material system, and contemplating the display of power, wisdom, and goodness exhibited throughout all its ramifications! Natural Philosophy is a delectable science. opens and expands the mind. purifies the heart. All nature is full of God. How pleasing an occupation must it be in a future state of being, to discern the exhibitions of the divine perfections without the tedious process of experiment; to behold, with an intuitive glance, the It It elevates and |