lever, and such the arm that employed it, the resistance offered must be almost as much beyond the narrow bounds of finite calculation, as the power whereby, alone, that resistance conld be overcome. To deny this is to violate the simplest rules of science and of common sense, and, what is far worse, to accuse the Omniscient of a want of wisdom, and the Omnipotent of a waste of power!"

In the second chapter, when referring to the sacrifices under the law, as typifying the sacrifices of Christ, is the following remark:"The progenitor of the human race is called, "the first Adam," the earthy, and "the old man," "which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, who brought death into the world, and in whom all die," and as such he is the fit head and representative of the children of disobedience : even to Jesus, the "Son of man," is designated "the second Adam," "the spiritual," and "the new man," which, after God, is created in righteousness and true holiness, in whom " all shall be made alive." And as such, he becomes "the head of the church," the representative of "the children of God," which are termed "his seed," and which shall be" accounted to him for a generation."-Wherefore, by the Spirit, in anticipation of this mystical relationship, he saith, "Behold, I and the children which God hath given me." That the Christ" is the head of the body, the church," and the representative of those, for whose sin he suffered, is sufficiently manifest. It seems an affront to the common sense of the christian reader, therefore, to nrge further upon him the argument that Jesus died in the believer's stead. Sin deserves and incurs the curse of God." Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things," &c. And of Jesus, the Saviour, it is written, that "he became a curse for us.' Again, "All have sinned." And, of Jesus, it is written, that "he was made sin for us-for the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all." If so, then was the Lord accounted an offender; and not only so, but the very Head and "Captain" of rebels and offenders. Witness the purple robe, the reed, the crown of thorns, the scourging, the buffeting, the spitting, the mockery, and the crucifixion, and, more than all, the mortal shame and mortal suffering :-witness also the anguish of spiritual bereavement, and the mysterious agony of desertion, which the Christ, when "his soul" was "made an offering for sin," experienced, as he exclaimed, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" Moreover, it is written, "The soul that sinneth it shall die." "For the wages of sin is death." Even so, Christ died for our sins. Now, as was said of "his knowledge,' and of "his obedience," that we are thereby "made righteous" and "justified;" so, also, is the same precious truth affirmed of "his blood" or death; viz. "Being now justified by his blood we shall be saved from wrath through him." "

Amply, indeed, has the Lord supplied his poor fallen creatures with the evidences of the atonement; or, in other words, of their complete reconciliation to him, if unbelief did not hinder its being received and acknowledged. Obstinately bent on looking to the law, rather than to . grace to Moses rather than to Christ."

Mr. C. in his third chaper, in describing the absolute purity by imputation of the redeemed soul, writes thus:

"A geometrician of antiquity asked but a fulcrum to move the world. Even so, to raise fallen man from sin to holiness, from hell to heaven, and from Satan unto God, let but " the Rock," which "is Christ" be granted, and the fulcrum is obtained, whereby at once, that mighty work is accomplished. "Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood," saith the Lord, "hath eternal life." "He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood

dwelleth in me and I in him." It needeth, therefore, no great effort of the " from mind to perceive that if the blood of Christ not only "cleanse" us all sin" but communicate the Lord himself, we must possess his righteousness, even "the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ." A full assurance of this faith and hope constitutes that blessedness of which the Apostle and the Psalmist speak--"Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin." And of Christ, the former saith, "God was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself, and not imputing their tresBut the word does not content itself with merely passes unto them.' assuring the world of the non-imputation of sin to him that believeth; it goes much further, "even," saith the apostle, as David describeth the blessedness of the man to whom God IMPUTETH RIGHTEOUSNESS WITHOUT WORKS. "Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Doubtless, this is a deep mystery; and, like every other mystery of the divine word, it is liable to rejection or abuse; but neither its mysteriousness, nor rejection, nor abuse, hinder it from being a truth; and, being a truth, man rejects or abuses at the peril of his immortal soul! Self-righteousness, however, is an overmatch for human reasonings; it is a noxious plant which the Holy Ghost alone can eradicate."

The author of this work is perfectly unknown to us; but we do unhesitatingly recommend it to our readers, and trust confidently that it will be made a blessing to those into whose hands it fall.

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Sermons by the late Rev. Rowland Hill, delivered to Children at Surrey Chapel, in the Easter Season of the years, 1823-26; with his Prayers and Hymns annexed. Also, Five Addresses published from the M.S.S. of T. W. Brookman, 18mo. p.p. 72. London, W. Harris.

Truly if simplicity, descending almost to foolishness, be necessary to gain the attention of juveniles, this production will be very highly esteemed. It is needless to say, that we are quite at issue with the Author in his modes of address; they are so unscriptural, that low as always was our opinion of Mr. Hill's theological sentiments, we should scarcely have thought that even he would have adopted them. My children, I do invite you to Jesus Christ. I do entreat you, to remember that he died for you to be pardoned. I do entreat you, to remember that he suffered much for you, that you might gain eternal life; and though now he lives in heaven, yet he now invites you to come to him, that you may receive salvation from him." p.p. 24. "And now, how many girls are there here, (I hope a great number) who are saying this day, I am invited to come to the Lord "I have Jesus Christ; I will accept the invitation." p.p. 36. known some children who are now delightfully good persons." p.p. 37.

Similar instances might be multiplied, but we have extracted sufficient to shew that Mr. Thomas Warr Brookman, had best have consigned his M.S.S. to the moles and to the bats.

Christ is All. By the Rev. Thomas Wilcox, 32mo. p.p. 48. Palmer. An Essay on the Various Fears to which God's People are Liable, By the Rev. A. M. Toplady, 32mo. p.p. 48. Palmer.

These are two articles in Palmer's Series of Select Pocket Divinity: the first we have noticed before, the second article forms No. 21 of the series, and completes the third volume. We have the set now on our table; and when we mention, that it contains pieces from Romaine, Serle, Toplady, Perkins, Charnock, Sibbs, Rutherfoord, and other equally celebrated champions for truth, it needs not our commendation. We do not wonder that the sale should be large, which we are told is the case; while the Publisher supplies works from such authors, and presents them in so neat an attire, he may safely depend on its continuance.

Clerical Usurpation Erposed; in a plain Statement of Facts, with an Epistolary Correspondence, between the Rev. C. T. ROBINSON, Curate of Croydon; and WILLIAM CHAPPELL, Baptist Minister in the same Town, 12mo. p.p. 18. Croydon, J. Wood.

The cause of the publication of this tract, arises from Mr. Chappell not being permitted to visit a poor widow: who, though formerly a respectable inhabitant of that town, was in her latter days so reduced in circumstances, as to be under the necessity of seeking an asylum in the poor-house; the ground of this refusal, Mr. C. traces to the influence of the Rev. Curate. We should have thought that common prudence would have taught this Rev. Gentleman, that the present is not a favourable moment for a display of clerical tyranny. Mr. Chappell has done well to state the facts; and we hope the Curate will take advice in time, and not again influence parochial officers, to refuse a dissenting minister access to any of his church: who, through the providence of God, may become inmates of Croydon Workhouse.

GOSPEL UNION SOCIETY LECTURES, AT CUMBERLAND CHAPEL, SHOREDITCH.

The following is the List of Preachers, and Subjects for the Month of August, 1833. Thursday.-August 1.-Mr. CROKER.-" Holy Ghost, the Quickener."

8. Mr. BRAKE.- The Sealer."

15. Mr. IRONS." The Comforter."

22. Mr. WHITLEY.-The Remembrancer."
29. Mr. FIRMIN." The Witness or Testifier."

Sunday Afternoon. August 4, at Three-Mr. BRAKE.

11. 18,

25.

Mr. COMB.

Mr. SILVER
Mr. JRONS.

POETRY.

THE OPENING OF THE FIRST SEAL.

"And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer." Rev. vi. 2.

'SERAPHIC hosts, your harps melodious bring,

And tune your voices to a higher strain;
Immortal hymns and endless praises sing,

To him who for polluted man was slain.

Who from the monster tore his dreadful sting,

And freed our souls from Satan's galling chain;
Take, take the book, immortal Lamb, reveal
Time's hidden things, and open every seal.'

Thus sung the hosts-the angel hosts of heaven,
And heaven re-echo'd to the strains they sung;
And as the echo on the winds was driven,

The Holy anthem on our earth was flung.
When to the Lamb the sacred book was given,

A shout of rapture dwelt on every tongue;
A pause, like death, succeeds, and all await,
The unknown presage of mysterious fate.
But ere the Lamb, the wondrous signet broke,

I heard a sound, like that of thunders, roar;
Or, as when vanquished by the axe, the oak

Falls with a crash, and claims a place no more.
I heard a voice, sure 'twas a spirit spoke,

'Twas like the ocean dashing 'gainst the shore;
Hark! 'twas the lion-monster spoke to me!
'Borne on the spirit's pinions-come and see.'
Towards heaven's high arch, I winged my rapid flight,
(A mortal guest I stood, with trembling fear);
(but who can tell the wondrous sight?)
A heaven-sprung courser swiftly drawing near;
His form was perfect, of a spotless white,

I

saw,

Fairer than snow, when winter rules the year:
Arabia, though she's fam'd for steeds, might try
In vain to match the courser of the sky.

But who this fiery-footed steed could ride?

Or, on his plunging back, a seat retain ?
Could arm of flesh, without assistance, guide

His mighty prancings o'er the heav'nly plain?
Ah! no; his strength would mortal man deride,
And throw his helpless rider with disdain.
A heavenly champion on the courser rode,
Which skimm'd like lightning o'er the trackless road.

Who can describe the glories of his face?

His stature tall, attir'd in snow-like vest;

The angel of the covenant of grace,

In majesty triumphant, sat confest :

Before the radiant throne he takes his place,

And Godhead smiled upon the welcome guest.

Uncovered was his high and open brow,
His only arms, a quiver and a bow.

But hark! Jehovah speaks, ye angels hear,

The voice of God was like the thunders roll, 'To earth's degraded sin-bound soil draw near,

And range from Greenland to the southern pole; Mankind shall bow with reverential fear,

And every nation yield to thy control; And, as a pledge, that this shall be the case, This kingly jewel on thy brow we place.'

He spoke from him who occupied the throne,

A glorious crown the angelic youth receives; (Victors and kings might envy such a crown),

Of gold entwin'd with amaranthine leaves :
And Mercy's herald to the earth flies down,

And soon the portals of Elysium leaves;
The heavenly horseman and his courser fly
On viewless pinions through the liquid sky.
Through earth he takes his wide extended range,
And sin and Satan flee where'er they go;
See what a glorious, what a heav'nly change,
When Mercy's waters, like a river flow;
Mortals may see, and think it wondrous strange,
But none the gospel mystery can know,

For, unconverted, every human mind,
'Tis carnal, foolish, ignorant, and blind!

Ride on, victorious Chief! extend thy power,

Peace and salvation to our spirits bring; And let thy bow pour forth an arrowy shower, To rob hell's monarch of his fatal sting; Nor cease, my God, till that all-glorious hour,

When all the world thy righteousness shall sing:

When every enemy, immortal Lord,

Shall be destroyed by retribution's sword.

GULIELMUS.

AN ACROSTIC.

TIRED of earth, with anxious cares opprest,
How my sad spirit pants to be at rest!

O Lord, supply my wants while here I stay,

May I rejoice in thee from day to day,

A nd find in thee, my Shepherd, Friend, and Guide

Supported thus, what ills can me betide?

Whene'er from thee my silly heart shall stray,
Or in forbidden paths 1 bend my way,
Reclaim thy foolish, sinful, wand'ring sheep,
M ade poor by sin, compelled to sigh and weep.
A rise, and help me, O thou God of love!
Let my poor soul no longer from thee rove,
Devoid of light, and by fierce tempests drove.

Hard thoughts of thee, I often entertain,
A nd in return, I'm fill'd with grief and pain :
Revive my soul, O Lord, by thy rich grace,
To live to thee, and walk the paths of peace.