are designated, we must enter our earnest and solemn protest. To our readers we would say, "Touch not, taste not, handle not."

WELLINGTON, AS WARRIOR, SENATOR, AND MAN. By T. BINNEY. Small 8vo. pp. 104. Hamilton, Adams, and Co.

The

THE author of this powerful discourse has a sound perception of the real claim of passing events, and knows how to turn them to the best possible account. There is more of sage remark in this sketch of Wellington, than probably will be found in any professed life of the greatest hero of his age. moral tone of Mr. Binney's highly critical estimate of the character of Wellington is all that we could wish it to be;-calm, faithful, true to history, and, withal, eminently discriminative. Though the trains of thought here introduced are not all of a strictly Biblical character, they are all treated upon high Christian principles, and leave upon the mind an impression in full harmony with all that is holy and useful. We should like to furnish extracts to illustrate the truth of our remarks; but, as the discourse is cheap, and the author well known and popular, we deem it sufficient to say, that there is no man in the British empire, be his knowledge and attainments what they will, who may not derive some salutary instruction and impression from the perusal of this masterly critrique on Wellington and his Times. Public men especially should read this Discourse.

We must apprise our readers, that Mr. Binney has entered a vehement protest against the war-spirit, and sustained it by some very telling statistics.

HEADS AND HEARTS: A Lecture delivered before the Young Men's Christian Association, by the Rev. JOHN C. MILLER, M.A., Rector of St. Martin's, Birmingham, in the Town Hall, Birmingham, March 9, 1852. James Taylor, Esq., in the Chair. Small Svo. pp. 32.

Hamilton, Adams, and Co.

IN estimating aright the true state of human nature, due regard must be had to the proper balance of man's faculties. The disturbance of that balance is, perhaps, the phenomenon most characteristic of our apostasy. The harmony, and relative adjustment of our various faculties, may be regarded as the normal state of man. But now, we everywhere see the Intellect spurning the impulses of the heart-while the affections are ever and anon bewildering the judgment. In this way, reason becomes a wandering star; and the emotions fruitful sources of misery and crime. "Heads and Hearts" is a fine subject for a popular Lecture to young men; and Mr. Miller has treated it with his accustomed

ability;-sufficiently argumentatively to clear

up its philosophy,—and yet with that sprightliness which will commend it to the imagination and susceptible feelings of the young. The Christian appeal of the Lecture throughout is excellent. We hope it will be widely circulated.

NINEVEH: ITS RISE AND RUIN; as Illustrated by Ancient Scriptures and Modern Discoveries. A New Edition, Revised and Enlarged, with Supplementary Notes. By the Rev. JOHN BLACKBURN.

Partridge and Oakey.

THESE Lectures were delivered by the author to his own congregation, and were first published early in the year 1850. The first edition found a rapid sale; a second was called for, and here it is, enlarged, and enriched with supplementary notes. To persons who cannot command time to read the volumes of Mr. Layard on Nineveh, we do not know any work on the subject we could more heartily recommend than that before It is, indeed, sufficient to stamp it with high value, and to secure its very wide circulation, that Mr. Layard himself named it to the Working Men's Educational Union, as the best digest of his discoveries.

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ON MIRACLES. By RALPH WARDLAW, D.D. Crown 8vo. pp. 330.

A. Fullarton and Co.

WE have long wished to see Dr. Wardlaw in the field against our modern sceptics; and now our desire is gratified, and our best hopes realized. This volume on Miracles is fitted to do good service at the present juncture; not only from the nature of the topics to which it is devoted, but from the luminous, energetic, and conclusive manner in which they are handled. We hope, in the January Magazine, to give a lengthened critique of a work which is in all respects, in our humble judgment, equal to Dr. Wardlaw's volume on "Christian Ethics." We are most grateful to find that his powers of mind indicate as much vigour as they did twenty years ago;— with a maturity which advancing years can alone supply. We could not forbear this anticipation of our January notice;—and a greater pleasure we could not experience than to find that the whole impression was disposed of before that notice makes its appearance. On Miracles, this volume will now be the standard work of our British Theology.

congregational Hymn-Book. Of Mr. Burder's revision of Watts we have already expressed a decidedly favourable opinion; and of his Supplement, which consists of 300 Hymns, we are constrained to speak in the highest terms of conscientious approbation. The selection of Hymns is eminently spiritual. We do not find one of them of the mere sentimental class; nor one unsuitable for public worship. The metres, too, are well varied; the headings appropriate; and the Indexes such as to aid the ready finding of Hymns appropriate to particular subjects and occasions. But, in addition to all this, we are delighted to find both the Hymn-Books included in one compact little volume, beautifully printed, in large type, suited to the vision of young or old.

EVERY thing pertaining to this Quarterly indicates health and progress. Its theology is healthy, its spirit is healthy, its view of passing events is healthy; and, in its mode of handling all subjects, it affords evidence of progressive power and excellence, such as calls forth gratitude for the past, and awakens liveliest hope for the future. Such an organ of Nonconformity was needed;--and, we are thankful to Divine Providence, it has been supplied, at vast labour and cost, and placed, we trust, upon a sure and permanent footing. The present number has articles in it, not surpassed in the selectest literature of the day. Among these, we would refer to the elaborate critique on University Reform, which is deserving of the careful perusal of all who take interest in a question which needs to be sifted to its heart's core. The Review headed "China; its Civilization and Religion," is ably written; and does ample justice to Dr. Legge's philological labours, in defence of the use of the right words to express God and Spirit, in the translation of the Chinese Scriptures. We cannot but hope that this article will draw attention to the learned and logical arguments of our devoted Missionary; and will tend to settle a controversy the merits of which he has exhausted, by showing, conclusively, that the Chinese language has a word which expresses the true God. The "Old Testament Theology" is an admirable protest against German laxity.

"Sir William Hamilton's Philosophy "is an acute and penetrating essay, the production of one who well understands his theme. The "Convocation" will show what may be expected, if its powers are revived. The whole number well sustains the reputation of "The British Quarterly."

THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW. No. XXXV. Conter.ts: - 1. Oxford, and the Royal Commission.-2. The First French Revolution in Chemistry: Lavoisier.-3. Tuscany and its Grand Dukes.-4. Guizot on Shakespeare and Corneille: French Criticism-5. The Infallibility of the Bible, and recent Theories of Inspiration. - 6. The Diamond, its History and Properties. -7. American Slavery, and Uncle Tom's Cabin. 8. The Modern Exodus, in its Effects on the British Islands. 8vo.

W. P. Kennedy.

THE scientific articles in this number of the "North British Review," are got up with great care, and written with more than or

dinary ability. Those which belong to the department of criticism, are also of a very But our great favourite in superior order. the list, is the one on 66 Inspiration," which will help forward, in the best sense, though not as statesmen use the terms, our 66 national defences" Tuscany" is a good article; and so is "Uncle Tom's Cabin." The last paper, on Emigration, is the production of an enlarged and comprehensive mind, and is well worthy of a careful perusal.

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THE FOREIGN EVANGELICAL REVIEW.No. III. Contents:-1. Life and Writings of John Foster.-2. Ecolampadius: the Reformation at Basle.-3. The Theoology of the Intellect and that of the Feelings (concluding article).-4. The Origin and Progress of Mormonism.-5. Trench on the Study of Words.-6. Resurrection and Ascension of our Lord, a Gospel Harmony.-7. Gold's Edition of Owen.-8. Straus's Life of Jesus.-9. Sources of the American Population.-Title and Contents for Vol. I., with Names of Writers, &c. 8vo.

Johnstone and Hunter.

WE look on this Review, which only republishes articles on theology of sterling merit, from Foreign sources, with great favour. Hitherto it has done excellent service in the cause of truth; and the present number is quite equal to the two first numbers now in the hands of the public. "Strauss's Life of Jesus," by Professor Hackett, of Newton Theological Institution, from Bibliotheca Sacra, for May, 1845, is just the article that was wanted in this country. It will enable the humblest mechanic to understand

the monstrous folly upon which Strauss's whole theory of mythical infidelity is founded. "The Origin and Progress of Mormonism" will furnish weapons of aggression and defence to our brethren, who may be pested by this most idiotic and sensual of all the modern isms. Dr. Robertson's article, on the "Resurrection and Ascension of our Lord," is one

of the most successful harmonies of the evangelical history, in reference to these events, we have yet met with. We commend it to the attention of Biblical students. It is a beautiful specimen of critical exactness, applied to the investigation of apparent discrepancies in the Gospel History.

THE subject of the following notice was born on the 7th of May, 1768, and was the youngest of ten children. When he was four years of age his father, who was a farmer, and resided at Stroudend, died, leaving his widow and large family to the care of Him who is the widow's Husband and the Father of the fatherless.

My grandfather's mother, whose name before marriage was Rooker, was emphatically 66 a wise woman." She had herself chosen the "better part," and she prayed unceasingly, that her dear children might imitate her, inasmuch as she imitated Christ. And not only did she supplicate on behalf of her own children, but also for her children's children, even "four generations." Her faith in God was so sure that she believed it would be even as she had asked. She daily lived upon God, whom she trusted most implicitly. She had lost her husband, but she found a friend in God, whom she loved beyond husband, father or mother, or child, or house, or land. Her treasure was in heaven, her storehouse was there. She well knew the Master of the treasury-the Keeper of the storehouse, and to Him in every need applied; nor was she ever disappointed. How great was her joy as she witnessed the answers to her fervent prayers, in the conversion of her children, one after another, until all were brought into the fold of the Good Shepherd! But although this afforded her delight it did not cause her surprise, for Jesus had assured her that her prayers had been accepted, and that she should meet her children in glory. Such a woman was my grandfather's mother. She died in December, 1806, at the advanced age of eighty-six, having lived a widow thirty

years.

My grandfather, when young, went to Walsall, to his uncle's, Mr. Samuel Rooker, by trade a cooper, with whom he remained for a year and a half, but his mother wishing to have him with her, he left Mr. Rooker and agreed to work for Mr. Restall, a cooper in Stroud, for six years. This Mr. Restall was one of the first members of Rodborough Ta

bernacle, at the building of which he, having recently commenced business and being short of money, borrowed twenty pounds and gave it towards the cost of its erection.

For an hour every morning in the week he held a prayer meeting at his house before entering upon the duties of the day. He died in 1789, leaving my grandfather sole executor to his will.

My grandfather then took to the business, which he carried on at Stroud, Ebley, and Stonehouse, until within a few years of his death, when he gave up all to his son, who had been his partner for many years.

In 1797 my grandfather married Miss Susanna Cooper, of Walsall, sister of the late Rev. Mr. Cooper, of Wallingford, which proved a most happy union; they had eight children, three only are now living, one son and two daughters, who are married and have families.

My grandmother died in 1835, when my grandfather gave up housekeeping to reside with his son, at Stonehouse, where he ended his days.

Of course it must be that many, very many interesting family incidents, well worthy of being recorded, occurred during so long a life, but as my grandfather has not left any written documents behind him relating to his own experience they must remain forgotten, although this is much regretted by his friends. However, he wished it so to be, for the reason that he did not think his acts deserved to be chronicled, and he overlooked the probability of God's dealings to him being blessed to others to whom they might be mentioned. Should not this convince us of the desirableness of writing down our feelings (if not for our future profit, for the benefit of those who may survive us) whether in seasons of adversity or prosperity, affliction or health?

Mr. Grimes's general character was well known.

He was humble-he thought himself less than the least, therefore the meanest he did not despise.

He was patient-he was never heard to utter a murmuring word. In seasons of deepest affliction and trial he would say, "Thy will, O God! be done."

He was grateful-never could he thank you

sufficiently for the smallest favour. Kindness was ever remembered by him, and where possible, returned in more than words. In things spiritual his gratitude k new no bounds; he felt that it was surprising love that had led his erring feet into the narrow way, and to Him who had been so gracious as to do this, he daily ascribed "ceaseless praises."

He was prayerful-whenever any difficulty arose he prayed the difficulty away, and he had learned the lesson-the truth his mother had instilled into his mind-that faith must be mixed with prayer. But this also God himself had revealed to him, and many were the instances to which he could refer in which his prayers had been signally answered.

He was truthful-he was never known to tell a wilful falsehood.

He was sincere-hypocrisy he abhorred. It was as far from him as the east is from the west, or, as right is from wrong.

He was self-denying this was strikingly evident. At the time of the anti-slavery agitation, he, until the slave was declared free, gave up the use of sugar. He could not gratify his taste at so dear a rate as that of human blood. About three years ago he attended a temperance meeting at the chapel, which was addressed by S. Bowly, Esq., of Gloucester, whose remarks so worked upon his sensibilities, that he resolved to relinquish the use of intoxicating drinks. Mr. Bowly had been explaining how it was that moderate drinkers did so much harm to the cause, and really, though unconsciously, made drunkards. Well," he said to Mr. Bowly, on the platform, "I was never intoxicated, nor did I ever think that I had made a drunkard, but whether or not I will never make another." This resolution was strictly kept, nor did he suffer from the change, but in the opinion of his friends his health was thereby improved.

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He was charitable, in every sense of the word. He thought well of everybody until he had proved something against them, and then he could find many excuses for their blunders and misdeeds. The hungry were by him fedthe naked clothed-the distressed comforted. He relieved the wants of all his fellow-creatures to the fullest extent of his power.

He was patriotic.-He loved his country well, his politics were liberal. “Justice to all" was his motto. He knew not any man, or any party in particular; the promotion of the public good was alone his aim, and for this he was prepared for any sacrifice. He was not a public man, and for this reason, that he thought so little of himself and nothing of his influence.

He was philanthropic. - Wherever there was a human being his love extended, hence his missionary zeal; he would often weep over the "Missionary Chronicle," and on the other hand his heart would sometimes leap

within him when the " tidings" were "good." He felt deep interest in the late continental struggles for liberty, and earnestly hoped for their success, although he grieved that other than scriptural means should have been resorted to, even for the restoration and security of freedom. About two years before his death, he signed the Peace and Brotherhood Pledge in proof of his attachment to the principles of the League.

As a man of business he was fully to be depended on. His word was always sufficient for those who knew him. He would serve the child just as well as he would the shrewd, cutting customer. He was no puffer, nor scarcely a pusher; perhaps hardly so persevering as he should have been. His wish was to glide through life as quietly as possible, and in this he very well succeeded. He was punctual to his engagements, and it may not be out of place here to mention a fact which he was pleased to speak of-that he had attended three fairs a year at Gloucester, for sixty years, without an exception.

He

He was a family man-his old arm-chair, and his wife and children, or, in later years, his grandchildren, were comforts enough for him. He needed not vain amusements. was an affectionate husband, and a kind, almost a too indulgent, parent. His abiding joy was to know that his children were following him up Zion's hill!

In company he was lively, cheerful, and attractive. His disposition was naturally happy. Sadness he scarcely knew; levity, however, was not encouraged by him. He would converse upon almost any topic, but the subject upon which his mind chiefly delighted to dwell was religion. Speak of the Puritanic days, and you touched a chord that would vibrate for hours. Here he felt at home; and it was surprising to hear the anecdotes which would succeed one another. He had a retentive memory. Seldom did he forget anything of a remarkable character. He could remember, up to his last day, the ages of all his children and grandchildren. Nearly the last words he spoke to his son were, that on that day-the day on which he died he had been married fifty-five years. It was customary for him to give those of his grandchildren who resided with him a present on their birth-day; and as he was a little poetical, he usually composed a few lines suited to the event. To see him hand this gift of affection, and receive the acknowledgment, was a treat indeed. He was particularly economical and careful. He would not waste, nor see wasted, the most trifling thing. Rather than that a crumb should be lost, he would stoop to pick it up. "Waste not, want not," was a maxim he early adopted, and ever bore in mind.

Lastly, it may truthfully be said of him,