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office of no mere created angel." But it is fair to add that this is the most unsatisfactory part of the volume to us, and we hope it will be amended in future editions.

The volume deserves and needs very copious indices. We should be glad to have an index of texts referred to, another of Hebrew and Chaldee phrases and words which have been examined; and a third of the general matters embodied in the lectures. The value of such indices to a work like the present needs not to be insisted on.

A question has been perpetually recuring to our minds whilst reading these very valuable lectures, to which we would invite the attention of the respected tutors of our colleges.

We have no wish to discountenance the study of systematic theology amongst the young men who are to be the future pastors of our churches; on the contrary, we wish that study were much more thorough and exhaustive than it either is, or as we fear is likely under the present system to be. Nor do we wish to add to the responsibilities of our over-worked tutors. But we have perpetually asked ourselves, why should not such lectures as these on the topics of the day be read to the students of our colleges by competent, though unofficial scholars? To the tutors the labours of such supernumararies would be a welcome assistance; and to the students they would serve as a stimulus to all such studies as could fit them to become "workmen that need not to be ashamed." We should be glad to see such a plan tried in our Nonconformist Colleges, for we feel that it would increase their efficiency to a great degree, and foster in the students that modesty which is the befitting apparel of sound learning and eminent godli

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they were Engraved. London: The Religious Tract Society, 56, Paternos ter Row, E.C. Price Ten Shillings and Sixpence.

Amongst the pleasant manifestations which announced the approach of Christmas in our boyhood, not the least prominent was the blossoming of the bright covers of Annuals, Amaranths, Souvenirs, and Keepsakes. Our ac quaintance with this species of literature did not often extend further than the covers, but we have some recollections of books of the class, and they have left the impression that, for the most part, they were more successful in their gorgeous make-up, than in the character of their contents. The best efforts of the engraver and binder were employed to set off the very weak splutterings of the pen of some titled scribe, or the portrait of an aristocratic beauty atoned for the unutterable dulness of the text. Very different is the Christmas book published by the Religious Tract So ciety now before us. While all that art can accomplish in external decoration is manifest in the beauty of the designs, the toned paper, the tasteful binding, and the most carefully executed typography, these are accessory to mental treasures within of the very highest order. Each month of the year is illustrated by quotations of great beauty from the poets, with an occasional extract from the most expert of our prose writers, and the drapery of rare imagi nation and rich drawing is added from the pencils of the popular artists whose names are given above. Such borders, and finials and marvellous capital letters, we have never seen, and the vig nettes have the merit of being originals. True to the great objects of all their labours, the gentlemen who have prepared this exquisitely beautiful volume, have taken as their text the memorable words of Dr. Chalmers :

"It is truly a most Christian exercise to extract a sentiment of piety from the works and the appearances of nature. It has the authority of the sacred writers upon its side, and even our Saviour himself gives it the weight and the solemnity of His example.

'Behold the lilies of the field; they toil not, neither do they spin, yet your Heavenly Father careth for them.' He expatiates on the beauty of a single flower, and draws from it the delightful argument of confidence in God. He gives us to see that taste may be combined with piety, and that the same heart may be occupied with all that is serious in the contemplations of religion, and be at the same time alive to the charms and loveliness of Nature.

The price at which this book is published can only become remunerative by a large sale. We very confidently recommend it to those who will be looking out for presents to commemorate the closing and commencing year. By friends abroad and at home, both old and young, it will be welcomed with long and loud applause.

The Judgment of Conscience and other Sermons. By the late RICHARD WHATELY, D.D., late Archbishop of Dublin.

Miscellaneous Remains from the Common-place Book of Richard Whately, D.D., late Archbishop of Dublin. Edited by MISS E. J. WHATELY. London: Longmans, 1864.

We have hesitated whether to commend these volumes to our readers at once, or to wait until an earlier Commonplace Book of the Archbishop's (which has been discovered since the publication of that now before us) be issued from the press. But we have at last resolved to insert a short notice of these volumes in the hope of drawing to them. the attention of all who can appreciate good thinking when expressed in equally good composition.

No one who has read the theological writings of the late Archbishop of Dublin, needs to be informed of his scrupulous regard for truth, or of the clearness and precision with which he stated and maintained what he believed to be the

truth. These posthumous publications

have all the characteristics of the writings which he carefully revised for the press, and they exhibit accordingly the peculiarities-or, as some would call them, the defects-of his mental consti

tution. Judged by them he was onesided in his knowledge of theological subjects, and consequently attached, in some cases, more importance to the arguments which he used than they fairly claimed. In fact we doubt, whether he had the patience to examine and to master the divergent schemes of theology maintained by various eminent men in his own communion. He seems rather to have made short work of the questions which still perplex learned and devout, and thoughtful men, and to have commenced his career as a theological writer with his mind made up on a few very important questions, which he thenceforward regarded as the sum of theology, and on which he was always ready to pronounce. There is no growth, and consequently no mellowing to be traced in his opinions on such subjects, and his earliest works disclose his whereabouts as a theological writer as precisely as his latest; so that whilst his books are sure to be read in times to come, they will be esteemed as the productions of an earnest independent thinker, but not as the result of that compendious and exact theological knowledge which such a dignitary might have been expected to possess.

Much that is now printed from his "Common-place Book "has been worked up by the Archbishop in his published volumes; but there are some papers which we do not remember to have been used elsewhere. We are sure, therefore, that these "Remains" will be prized by students who care to see the first rude draft of passages and arguments which form, and by all who can appreciate they have admired in their finished manly thoughts upon subjects that are proper to use. They should be placed by parents in the hands of their sons and daughters to stimulate their mental activity, and to teach them so to seek after truth as to be in subjection to no hereafter take an opporman. We tunity to inquire into the influence of Dr. Whately on his times, but, for the present, content ourselves with commending these two small volumes to the attention of our readers.

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MINISTERIAL CHANGES.

Intelligence.

Mr. T. J. Malyon, student of Regent's Park College, has accepted an unanimous invitation to become minister of the Union Chapel, Brockley-road, New Cross.—The Rev. T. H. Jones, of Tetbury, has accepted the unanimous invitation of the church at Lydbrook.-The Rev. G. H. Harcourt has resigned the charge of the Baptist Church, Great Missenden, Bucks. address is Stanton Villa, Hanwell, MiddleHis present sex. He will be at liberty to supply any vacant pulpit where his services may be required.-The Rev. W. T. Osborne has resigned the pastorate of the Baptist Church, Earby-in-Craven, and has accepted the unanimous invitation of the church, Nelson-in-Marsden.--The Rev. John Myers, Coniston, Lancashire, has accepted an invitation to become the minister of Thorpestreet Chapel, Leicester.-The Rev. Watson Dyson, of Long Sutton, has accepted an invitation to the pastorate of the church at Measham, Derbyshire.-The Rev. S. Newnham, late of Barnstaple, has accepted the unanimous invitation of the church at Salisbury.-The Rev. D. Sinclair has resigned the pastorate of the Baptist Church at Peterchurch, and removed to the Baptist church at Tenbury.-The Rev. G. Malins, from the Metropolitan Tabernacle College, has accepted a cordial invitation to the pastorate of the church meeting in Abbeystreet, Dublin.-The Rev. J. G. Hall, of Rochdale, has accepted the unanimous invitation of the church meeting at Irwellterrace, Bacup.-The Rev. F. Överbury, of King Stanley, has accepted the unanimous invitation of the church at Warwick.-The Rev. J. C. Butterworth, A.M., has accepted the unanimous invitation of the church at King Stanley, of which he was formerly the pastor. The Rev. John Field, of the Metropolitan Tabernacle College, has accepted the invitation of the church assembling in Bartholomew-street Chapel, Exeter.

PRESENTATIONS.

TUNBRIDGE, Oct. 26.-The Rev. W. Barnes, a gold watch, in commemoration of the twenty-first anniversary of his pastorate.

BATHEASTON, Oct. 11.-The Rev. T. C. Finch, a purse of gold, on occasion of his leaving this sphere of labour.

ORDINATION AND RECOGNITION
SERVICES.

WATFORD, Oct. 24.-Services were held in recognition of Rev. T. Peters as pastor of the Church. A sermon was preached by the Rev. C. Vince, and a public meeting addressed by the Revs. Dr. Angus, G. Bailhache, H. C. Leonard, M.A., T. Peters, and Messrs. Heaton and J. J. Smith.

MARY'S GATE, DERBY, Ct. 16.-The services in connection with the settlement of the Rev. H. Crassweller were held. The Rev. R. B. Isaac, of Woolwich, preached. On the 18th a public meeting was held. addressed by the Revs. H. Ollard, W. Crosbie, R. B. Isaac, and Mr. G. Stevenson.

PERSHORE, Oct. 27.-Meetings to commemorate the settlement of Rev. J. Ashworth, as pastor of the church in Broad preached. A public meeting was held, H. Street, were held; the Rev. C. Vince Hudson, Esq., in the chair.

Addresses were given by Revs. H. Sturmer, M. Philpin, J. Hirne, J. Phillips, and J. Ashworth.

VERNON CHAPEL, PENTONVILLE. Oct. 14. -A public service was held as a recognition of the Rev. C. B. Sawday as pastor of the church. The Hon. and Rev. B. W. Noel presided; the Revs. A. Buzacott, J. Offord, G. Rogers, and P. Gast took part in the proceedings.

HALIFAX, Nov. 8.-A public meeting was held in recognition of Rev. J. Drew as pastor of the church at Trinity Road Chapel; J. Crossley, Esq., presided. The Revs. H. Dawson, J. Pridie, J. P. Chown, J. J. Bunn, W. Roberts, J. Makepeace, and J. Michael gave addresses.

HORSFORTH, NEAR LEEDS.-The ordination of the Rev. J. Harper took place on Nov. 9. The Revs. S. G. Green, H. Dowson, T. How, E. Parker, Dr. Acworth, and J. P. Chown conducted the services..

ANNIVERSARY AND OPENING
SERVICES.

BADCOX LANE CHAPEL, FROME, Oct. 20. -This chapel was re-opened after alterations and repairs. A sermon was preached by the Rev. C. Vince, and a public meeting held, W. Fowler, Esq., of Trowbridge, in the chair. Addresses were given by the Rev. W. Burton, the pastor, Revs. E. Edwards, C. J. Middleditch, T. G Rooke, and C. Vince. On the following Lord's Day, sermons were preached by Lord Teynham.

PARK ROAD CHAPEL, BOW.-The congregation recently worshipping at St. Thomas's Hall, Hackney, under the ministry of the Rev. R. R. Finch, opened an iron chapel on Oct. 5, when a sermon was preached by the Rev. W. Brock.

BOXMOOR, HERTS.-The new Baptist chapel at Boxmoor, erected for the church of which the Rev. H. C. Leonard, M.A., is pastor, was opened on Oct. 26th, when the Rev. F. Tucker and the Rev. J. Stoughton preached to large congregations. The devotional services were conducted by the Revs. W. Upton, of St. Alban's, David Thomas, of Bristol, W. Emery, of Hemel Hempstead, and T. Peters, of Watford. There are 500 sittings. The cost is about £1,050. The architect is Mr. J. Neale, of Bristol; the builder, Mr. J. Tofield, of Houghton Regis. A large number of pastors and deacons of churches in neighbouring towns were present at the opening services.

MISCELLANEOUS.

ACTON MIDDLESEX. - On the 19th of October, the foundation-stone of a new chapel was laid in this pleasant suburb of the metropolis, by H. Wright, Esq., of Turnham Green. A sermon was preached by the Rev. W. Brock, of Bloomsbury Chapel, and other portions of the engagements were taken by the Revs. C. Graham, W. G. Lewis, jun., E. Taylor, and Mr. Varley. This movement has originated with some friends formerly connected with the Westbourne Grove Church, who are now residents in the neighbourhood of Acton. The new chapel will seat 400, without galleries. Its cost will be £1,400. Contributions will be thankfully received by the Editor of the Baptist Magazine.

HARROW-ON-THE-HILL.-Less than six months since the foundation-stone of a new chapel was laid in this town by Sir S. M. Peto, Bart., M.P. Within the last few weeks the building has been opened for public worship. The Revs. C. H. Spurgeon, D. Katterns, Dr. Steane, and S. Green, were engaged in the opening services. The members of the church have resolved to admit to the Lord's table all recognised believers in the Lord Jesus. The cost of the works has been £1,100, and through the liberality of Christian friends (including some of the Masters of Harrow School) the whole has been defrayed except £220. A friend has promised £20 toward paying off this amount within twelve months. Contributions will be thankfully received by the Rev. Thomas Smith, Harrow-on-the-Hill.

The pro

perty is vested in trustees for the use of

the denomination

HARBBORNE, NEAR BIRMINGHAM.-The foundation-stone of a new chapel was laid here October 11, by Sir S. Morton Peto, Bart., M.P. The Rev. T. McLean, the pastor, gave a history of the movement. The Revs. R. W. Dale, C. Vince, and Dr. Evans, spoke.

KNIGHTON RADNOR, Oct. 19.-A meeting was held to raise funds for a new chapel, Mr. D. Chapman in the chair. Revs. D. Evans, J. Jones, W. H. Payne, and G. Phillips, gave addresses.

BRIGHTON, QUEEN STREET CHAPEL, NOV. 8.-A public meeting was held thankfully to commemorate the removal of the debt from this chapel.

MILTON, CAMBRIDGE, Nov. 9.- The foundation-stone of a new chapel was laid by G. Livett, Esq., Cambridge. The Revs. W. Robinson, G. Sear, J. C. Wells, E. S. Neale, and J. G. Woster, took part in the proceedings.

OFFER OF JOHN HOWE'S WORKS FOR ONE GUINEA.-Last year the committee of the Religious Tract Society offered the Society's Commentaries, in six volumes, for twelve shillings, to those persons who needed help in their biblical studies, but were unable to pay the full price of that valuable work. They are happy to find that their offer has been extensively accepted. No less than 3,000 clergymen, ministers, schoolmasters, Sunday school teachers, and missionaries home and foreign, subscribed for the volumes. Encouraged by success in this instance, the committee have now resolved upon making another offer. The Society's edition of Howe's Works, in six volumes, 8vo., by Professor Rogers, is admitted to be very superior to any re-publication of that eminent divine which has hitherto existed. This edition, including the valuable life of Howe, by Mr. Rogers, in a seventh volume, is published at £1 15s. the set; and the committee have resolved to offer the whole to clergymen and ministers of limited incomes, home and city missionaries, national and British schoolmasters, and Sunday school teachers, at one guinea. But the com

mittee are aware that many may find it difficult to spare even this sum for books,. however valuable. They venture, therefore, to suggest to wealthy Christians that they might extensively promote the object if they would undertake to furnish one-half. the required sum, so that the applicants would only have to pay 10s. 6d. for a series of some of the noblest theological and devotional productions in the English tongue. This offer will continue open until March 31, 1865. But the committee hope that early applications will be made in order to afford time for the speedy execution of the

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