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Wesleyan Magazine for May last, we mentioned the first volume of Count Krasinski's work, and said that it was " remarkable work, and one which we had much pleasure in recommending to the favourable notice of the reader." We likewise expressed the "hope that the author would not be prevented from publishing the second volume, by the want of encouraging support for the first." We are now glad to see our hopes realized. This second volume is full of interest. It shows what Jesuitism is, wherever it once gains the ascendency; and that Romanists, sooner than admit Protestants to liberty of conscience, will see their very country torn in pieces. Had the Polish dissidents had their rights, humanly speaking, the partition of Poland could not have taken place. We are obliged to Count Krasinski for this valuable addition to our English historicotheological literature. The style of the volume is earnest and perspicuous, and evinces a thorough acquaintance with the very idioms of the English language. The author seems as though he thought, as well as wrote, in English. At the present time, when so much is said about Popery, it is important to have evidence as to its political influence, from various and differently-circumstanced States. On the "fortunes of Poland," its influence was as disastrous, as it was powerfully exerted, and, in its evidence, strongly marked.

Pictorial History of Palestine. Part VI. Charles Knight.-If possible, increasing in interest in every Part pub

lished.

Ward's Library of Standard Divinity. History of the Hebrew Commonwealth. Translated from the German of John Jahn, D.,, by Calvin E. Stowe, A.M., of the Theological Seminary, Andover. Large 8vo. pp. 275. T. Ward and Co.

A short Explanation of the Epistle to the Hebrews. By D. Dickson, A. M., Professor of Divinity in the Glasgow University. Reprinted from the Edition of 1649. pp. 82. T. Ward and Co. Both these works are very good; but the theological reader (and especially the theological student) is particularly obliged to Mr. Ward, for the opportunity of procuring the former in English, at a very reasonable rate.

The Pilgrim's Progress: in two 'Parts, by John Bunyan. With original Notes by the Rev. Thomas Scott, Rector of Aston, Sandford, Bucks. 8vo. pp. 408. Seeleys. This is not a mere republication of Mr. Scott's Bunyan, but one which is intended to take its

place among elegant presents, or on the drawing-room table. The engravings, sixteen in number, are by Stothard. Altogether, we should think there is not a more beautiful edition of Bunyan in the market.

An Essay on the Scriptural Character of the Wesleyan-Methodist Economy: with an Appendix, containing Reasons in Favour of a Scriptural Liturgy. By William J. Shrewsbury, Wesleyan Minister. 12mo. pp. 344. J. Mason.— A well-intended and well-written volume, and one which cannot, we should think, be perused without advantage. At the same time, it is right that we should add, (and neither the reader, nor the excellent author, will misunderstand us in saying this,) that Mr. Shrewsbury alone is responsible for what it may contain. We, of course, mean not this as detracting from the character of the Essay, but only as stating, that that character is not at all an official one.

The Right of Infants to Baptism; with a brief Essay on the Mode of baptizing. By William Davis, Minister of the Croft Chapel, Hastings. 18mo. (Stiff Covers.) pp. 80. Ball, Arnold, and Co.-We notice this small work as being, at the same time, as useful a summary of the arguments which support the author's main position, as any we know.

The Question, Will Christ's Reign during the Millennium be personal? answered from Scripture. By Charles Morrison, Belfast. 18mo. pp. 128. Hamiltons.-Those who have been at all puzzled by the modern Millenarians will find this a useful guide out of the labyrinth.

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The Lord's Prayer explained. the Use of Children. By Mrs. J. Bakewell. 24mo. pp. 101. Darton and Clark. In the narrative form. A mother conversing with her children on some family incidents. Agreeable, pious, and useful.

British Quadrupeds. Square 16mo. pp. 254. Religious Tract Society.-An excellent manual for youth. Natural history is here associated both with humanity and religion. The plates are good, leaves gilt, &c. A capital Christmas present.

Christian Lyrics; or, select Poetry on New-Testament Subjects. 24mo. pp. 312. Religious Tract Society.-An elegant present, likewise.

Memoir of Mrs. Sarah L. Smith, late of the Mission in Syria under the Direction of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. By E.

Communion Meditations; extracted from Mason's Christian Communicant. Edited by the Rev. John Missing, M. A. 32mo. pp. 153. James Nisbet and Co. -A very useful little manual, founded on the mode of administering the Lord's supper enjoined by the Church of England. As that mode is also adopted by the Wesleyans, the work will be found equally suitable for them. We not only ean, but do recommend it, as being calculated to assist in preparing for a more intelligent and spiritual reception of this solemn Christian ordinance. We are not sure if the extended circulation of such a pocket-manual as this, in places where the Lord's supper is not duly esteemed, might not do more to revive the attendance than more argumentative performances. In such cases, the heart is in fault; and it is to the heart (though by no means to the heart only) that these "Communion Meditations" addressed.

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Christian Duties in the various Relations of Life. By T. Lewis, Islington. 12mo. pp. 302. T. Ward and Co.Plain, and useful for the general reader.

The Fathers have no Authority to determine Articles of Faith. An Essay delivered in the Divinity School, Oxford; being one of the Exercises read for the Degree of Bachelor in Divinity. By Thomas Byrth, D.D., Magdalen Hall. 8vo. pp. 36. D. A. Talboys.-A useful, Protestant, scriptural Essay, the perusal of which will both gratify and instruct all who are interested in the modern controversy respecting the authority of tradition.

The Christian Almanack, 1840. 12mo. Pocket-Book Almanack. 24mo. Interleaved. The Tract-Society Penny Almanack. 24mo.-All from the Religious Tract Society. As likewise, Sermons for Children. 32mo. Twenty-one in number. A Catechism of the Apostles' Creed; by the Rev. J. P. Wilson, M.A., Perpetual Curate of Marsh Chapel, Lincolnshire. 24mo. pp. 36. Simpkins.-A very good one of the kind. The Great Exemplar; for Children. 48mo. pp. 71. Dublin Religious Tract Society.-In easy verse, with Scripture proofs.

Memorials of Miss Mary Fishwick, of Springfield, near Garstang. Containing Selections from her Correspondence, &c. With an Introduction by the Rec. Peter M'Owan. (Portrait.) Demy 18mo. pp. 215. Hamilton and Adams. Fine Edition, royal 18mo. pp. 282.-We have not often met with a Memoir which has interested us so much as this. Of VOL. XIX. Third Series.

any particular incident. A young lady, dying at eighteen years of age, and having lived quietly, beloving and beloved, in the bosom of her family, presents in her life nothing but what is calm and uniform. The interest arises from the talent, cultivation, and piety, so conspicuously displayed. Miss Fishwick was the grandaughter of the late Roger Crane, Esq., a Memoir of whom lately appeared in our biographical department. Miss Fishwick was warmly attached to the Missionary cause; and her friends, in publishing this Memorial, keep in view the object which she had so much at heart. Whatsoever profit may arise from the sale of the work, is to be devoted to the support of the Wesleyan Mission at Feejee. To our young readers we especially recommend it; containing, as it does, a charming developement of great intellectual power, combined with a piety, humble, active, and cheerful.

The Protestant Exiles of Zillerthal ; their Persecutions and Expatriation from the Tyrol, on separating from the Romish Church and embracing the Reformed Faith. Translated from the German of Dr. Rheinwald, of Berlin. By John B. Saunders. Foolscap 8vo, pp. 125. Hatchards. Nisbet.-At any time this volume would have been deeply interesting: at the present, it is a most important publication. Providence is thus permitting a body of evidence to be accumulating, which will resistlessly demonstrate, that the Popery of to-day is precisely the same as that of the Councils of Constance and Trent. Just now, it has been officially announced, that no Protestant exertions may be employed in Spain, and that the English Residents at the Havannah cannot be permitted to have a Protestant Chaplain. And here we have an account of the expatriation of whole families from a Popish country, for having embraced Protestantism. It begins to be time to inquire whether, if Rome will concede nothing to Protestants, Protestants ought to concede any thing to Rome,

cited. A Sermon, preached at Deptford, &c. By William Naylor. 8vo. pp. 39. J. Mason.

The Seed of the Faithful recognised. A Sermon, preached at Derby, &c. By John Greeves. 8vo. pp. 27. J. Mason.

The Salt of the Earth. A Sermon, preached in the Tadcaster Circuit, &c. By Joseph Entwisle, jun. 8vo. pp. 32. J. Mason.

All of them both instructive and impressive; and presenting the same subject under that pleasing variety of aspect which will be occasioned by its contemplation by different minds. Where all is good, we wish to avoid particularization; still, we may be allowed to direct especial attention to Mr. Atherton's Address. It is spirited and powerful.

WESLEYAN TRACTS.

We intend, in future, to notice the

Tracts which are issued by the Wesleyan Tract-Society. We are glad to learn, that arrangements are made for the monthly publication of four tracts; three on miscellaneous subjects; and one of what is intended to be a regular series of Missionary Tracts. Four every month, or forty-eight new tracts annually, will be, we hope, considered as a good supply by Tract Societies.

No. 418. A Friend Indeed. pp. 8.

No. 419. An Historical Sketch of the English Versions of the Holy Bible. pp. 24. This is a very interesting tract, containing a quantity of condensed information, which formerly was only to be found in volumes within the reach of the scholar.

No. 420. Timely Warning. pp. 12. -A good, pointed tract.

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No. 600. (Missionary Series.) am a Friend of Christian Missions. pp. 12. A very appropriate opening to Missionary facts and arguments.

WE copy the following statements from the "Monthly Extracts" of the "British and Foreign Bible Society for November last. The occurrences which they relate are remarkable illustrations of the power of divine truth; and are, at the same time, most encouraging instances of the importance of embracing every opportunity of sowing the good seed of the kingdom, committing it, in prayer and faith, to the blessing of Him whose word is not less valuable to the souls of men, than his rain is to the fruit-bearing earth. Besides, we wish, occasionally, to direct the attention of our readers to the operations of a Society which is at once, and for the same reason, eminently Protestant and eminently Christian. When Popery, which forbids the reading of the word of God as a right, and only concedes it as a privilege under limitations which proclaim the hostility of the Papal system to genuine catholicism, is seeking to regain the power of which she was deprived by the Reformation, it is right that all who do not regard the terms, Protestant, Catholic, and Christian, as unmeaning titles, should afford all the aid which, consistently with their other engagements, they can render to the British and Foreign Bible Society.EDIT.

EXTRACT FROM THE REPORT OF A COLPORTEUR IN FRANCE.

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At T-, I was very badly received by the Vicar; who, in a tone of anger, forbade me to sell my bad books, that were disapproved of by the Church. However, I did not suffer myself to be deterred from continuing my vocation; proceeded, as usual, from house to house. I was grieved to find, that I could not dispose of a single copy. But there was still one house left: and there the Lord was pleased to change my sorrow into gladness; for I found in it a person that, "having heard and learned of the Father," had "come unto Christ," and who for twenty-seven years had been in possession of the book of life. I was very desirous to hear in what manner the volume, which was printed in London, had fallen into his hands; when he satisfied my curiosity by the following statement. "You may recollect," said he, "that, under the reign of Napoleon, we were at war with the English. I was then in the army,-was taken prisoner, and was conveyed to England. While in confinement with others of my countrymen, we were often visited by several gentlemen, who addressed us seriously on religious subjects; and, what was more, supplied every one of us, capable

of reading, with a New Testament, earnestly recommending its frequent perusal. At the period of the Restoration, we were sent back to our homes; and I took care to carry my invaluable book along with me. Our Vicar has often tried to get it from me, but he never could succeed. I have even been offered a high price for it; but I shall not part with it for any money, because there are none like it to be met with here." On hearing this, I exhibited my Testaments, which, on examination, he found to be in every respect like his own; and pointedly asked him, if he were not inclined to imitate the friendly Englishmen, of whom he had before spoken. "How so?" he inquired. "Why," replied I, "by doing for others what they did for you, by furnishing them with the word of God, if they have it not, and by exhorting them to read it." "Indeed, indeed," cried he, “you are perfectly in the right, It is a debt which I certainly ought to repay:" and with that, he purchased six New Testaments, and a copy of the Psalms. Only think, that twenty-seven years had elapsed since this person had, perhaps, heard the last Christian address; and that during that period, his only teacher had been the New Testament, which he had studied and obeyed, although surrounded on all sides by persons hostile to the Gospel. Assuredly, such an instance as this ought to encourage us to redouble our zeal and devotedness in the cause of the Lord.

ANECDOTE BY THE REV. J. TAYLOR, OF BELGAUM, AS COMMUNICATED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MADRAS AUXILIARY.

MR. TAYLOR said, that he had at that moment in his mind's eye an individual, to whom the perusal of a portion of God's word in his own language had been rendered an unspeakable blessing; and his knowing the truth had also proved a blessing to others. The individual had been a gentleman's servant; who, attending on his master, while the latter was travelling from one station to another, spied a small parcel at the foot of a tree. The parcel contained, with some loose papers, a small portion of the sacred Scriptures in his own language. He was led to read what he had found: his attention was arrested, and a desire was excited within him to obtain the remainder of the sacred book. This he was not long in finding. He read the word of truth; he felt its power; he believed, and gave himself to the Lord; and, since then, he had been engaged in the work of communicating the knowledge of Christ and his salvation to his countrymen. He was now engaged as a Missionary. Mr. Taylor could vouch, from personal knowledge, that this individual's labours had been blessed to several persons; some of whom were now in other places advocating the cause and glory of God.

JUNE 13th, 1839.-At Clayton, in the Bradford West Circuit, Mary Barker, aged fifty-three years; having been a member of the Wesleyan-Methodist society thirty-two years. She was a lover of peace, serions, pious, and truly benevolent. When the time of her departure was at hand, she experienced the abundant consolations of religion. Some of her last expressions were, "If the Lord spare me, I will praise him; but if not, I am in his hands: let him do what seemeth him good. The prize is before me." She reminded her children of her former admonitions, and expressed her hope that they would give their hearts to God. A short time before she died, she said to her husband, "All is glory! all is glory!" R. P.

Aug. 234-Aged sixty-five years, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Jonathan Cocker, Esq., of Salford, Manchester. Her disposition was affectionate, kind, and generous; and her habits were domestic and retired. She was particularly cautious not to grieve any one by hard or unkind speeches. She was a consistent Christian; ar

dently attached to Methodism; a liberal sup. porter of our funds; and in various ways a ready benefactor to the poor. For many years she was a great sufferer, especially from a species of asthma; but her flow of natural cheerfulness seldom failed her; and her resignation to the divine will kept her mind placid and peaceful. Her last affliction was a short and severe struggle, sustained with exemplary patience; and her confident hope of heaven rested upon the infinite merit of Christ her Saviour. She died in great peace. May we who desire a re-union with our friends in that world, where they are "as the angels of God," be "imitators of them, who, through faith and patience, now inherit the promises!" F. A. W.

Sept. 30th.-At Wakefield, Maria, the wife of Joseph Bostock; who had been a consistent member of the Methodist society for upwards of twenty years. Her last illness was exceedingly painful, and of long duration; but it was graciously sanctified to her. During the last few months of her life, she appeared as a pattern of

humility and meekness. She was perpetually praising God, and invoking his blessing upon her now bereaved husband and children. Her whole trust was in Christ, and her end was eminently peaceful and serene. 8. T.

Oct. 10th.-At Shipley, Judith Northreps, aged seventy-two years; who had been a member of the Methodist society for forty-five years. After she was awakened, she was, for several weeks, made to drink of the "wormwood and the gall;" but one night, at the close of the class-meeting, the Lord spoke peace to her soul, and she returned home blessing the God of her salvation. She was diligent in all the means of grace; and her delight was with the people of God, by whom she was esteemed and beloved as a sensible, pious, and useful woman. She was blessedly comforted under a long affliction, and died in great peace.

W. H.

Oct. 16th.-At Oldham, aged fifty, Thomas Wood. He was brought to God in 1809, and retained, to the end of his earthly course, an assurance of the divine favour. He was a sincere and humble follower of the Lord Jesus. Being asked a short time before his death, if Christ were still precious to him, he replied in the affirmative. He died in great quietness.

J. W.

Oct. 16th.-At Peterborough, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Goodman, Mary, the wife of G. C. Maxwell, Esq., of Ringstead, in Norfolk. Sixteen years ago, witnessing the triumphant death of her sister-in-law, she saw the value of religion, and resolved to seek it for herself. She soon found peace with God through Jesus Christ, and continued, from that time, to grow in grace. She joined the Wesleyan society; and as she received benefit from her religious connexions, so, in her turn, she was enabled to be useful to them. She was the friend of all who loved the Lord Jesus, and was universally respected. But in the midst of her enjoyments, a mysterious Providence cast a cloud over them all. An attack of illness issued in mental derangement, and from this (which continued several years) she never recovered. Her friends, however, know what was her Christian experience, and what her character, before this distressing event prevented the due exercise of her rational faculties. She died in the fifty-first year of her age.

M. R.

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Oct. 24th.-At Deptford, Mrs. Clements. had been a member of the Wesleyan society upwards of forty years. From the commencement of her Christian profession, her conduct was most exemplary, and her experience truly scriptural. She had great pleasure in the means of grace, in the company of the pious, in reading the holy Scriptures, and in speaking for God; and this she did with a meekness and wisdom that seldom failed to impress those whom she addressed. Her end was sudden; but death found her waiting for the coming of her Lord. During the few hours of her sickness, her mind was calmly stayed on the Lord, praying with confidence,

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Oct. 25th.-At Breage, in the Helston Circuit, Mr. John Matthew. He was converted to God in the year 1813, under the ministry of the late Rev. William Martin. He walked circumspectly and uprightly from that time till death. sustained the offices of Leader and ChapelSteward with credit to himself, and to the interests of the cause of God. In his last illness, his faith in Christ was strong, and his mind was divinely supported. As he approached the eternal world, with peculiar calmness and emphasis he repeatedly praised the Lord. He knew in whom he had believed. When exercised by strong pain, he used the same language of praise again and again. When a friend quoted the triumphant language of the believer, "O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy vietory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ," he repeated the last phrase," through our Lord Jesus Christ," very emphatically. Some of his last words were, "Most happy and blessed." Thus resting on the atonement, and praising God, he died in great peace.

J. G. W.

Oct. 26th.-At the Mount, in the Durham Circuit, Mr. Pattison Parkin, in the sixty-sixth year of his age. He joined the Wesleyan society forty-one years ago; and continued a steady, zealous, and respected member from that time to his death. Not long before he died, his childrett were called around his bed, when he requested two of his sons to engage in prayer; and to the petitions they offered up, he heartily responded. Two or three hymns were then sung, and in these devotional exercises he joined as well as his failing strength would allow. He suffered much, (as, indeed, he had done for several years,) but died praising the Lord.

T. C.

Oct. 26th.-At Cranbrook, Kent, in the thirtyseventh year of her age, Mrs. Maria Ditch, wife of Mr. Thomas Ditch, who had been a member of the Wesleyan society since the year 1814. About three years ago, she was suddenly taken ill in the street, and was only then preserved from death by prompt medical assistance. She said afterwards, that though she could not speak, she felt at the time perfectly happy. The day before her death, she attended the Centenary prayer-meetings, and, in the evening, visited a sick friend. In the morning, between five and six o'clock, her husband found her a corpse by his side. She was unassuming, industrious, and affectionate; and in attendance upon religious duties punctual and persevering. As a neighbour, she was highly esteemed and as a visiter of the sick, she was indefatigable, sympathizing, and very useful. W. W.