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our families, and our schools-coming down upon the young heart "like the small rain on the tender herb." "He will make his work appear to his servants, and his glory to their children." "Instead of the fathers shall be the children, a seed to serve Him, which shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation."

Miscellaneous Papers.

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away, that I may go to my master.' It is always so. The devil says, To-morrow; the world and self say, 'A few days, at the least ten.' I can't say to-morrow; no man can say to-morrow. A great proof to my mind of the divinity of the Lord Jesus is that he could say, 'I do works to-day and to-morrow.' My message to you is To-day.' Will you go with this man? Will you? Now is the accepted time."

MR. BROWNLOW NORTH'S FAREWELL ADDRESSES IN LONDON. THIS honoured servant of God has left London for a season. His visit to the metropolis will be long remembered by many who are now faithful followers of the Saviour. He lately held a series of midday meetings of the upper classes of society in Willis's rooms, and on each occasion the large hall was filled to overflowing; some By reference to the Epistles to the Rohundreds going away unable to find admis-mans and Corinthians, it was beautifully sion. The following jottings of his closing shown from among whom the Bride, the addresses we take from the Revival. They Lamb's wife, is chosen: fornicators, idolaare very fragmentary and imperfect, but ters, &c., &c.; "but ye are washed, but ye they contain many precious hints which are sanctified, but ye are justified, in the some anxious souls may thank us for re- name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit printing :of our God." The delight of his own heart, In Mr. North we see a chosen vessel; at being espoused to the one husband, and his qualities of mind, his heart's deep expe- presented as a chaste virgin to Christ, and rience, his wonderful apprehension of the of inviting others to the same love, quite spiritual sense of Scripture and not less overcame him. "I often preach from this wonderful utterance of the truth he sees, text," said Mr. North, "and I have never the great grace given him, his unreserved done so without its having been owned of consecration to his Master's service-all God. I did once in Edinburgh; and, as mark him out as one of David's mighty far as I knew, no one received the word. men; and we devoutly thank our gracious God on his behalf; still may he do glorious battle, lifting up his spear against the Philistines, that of many a day it may be said, "And the Lord wrought a great victory that day."

Mr. North's address at Willis's Rooms on Monday (28th ult.), was from Gen. xxiv. 58,"And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go." Whilst the entire subject of the choice of Rebekah for Isaac's wife was treated of, all was made to bear upon the question and answer contained in the text, "Wilt thou go with this man? and she said, I will go." "Abraham's servant was not more really sent to seek a wife for his master's son than I am here this afternoon to seek a wife for my Master's Son; put me not off to a more convenient season. Her brother and her mother said, Abide with us a few days, at the least ten, after that she shall go. And he said, Hinder me not; send me

But on the day before I was leaving a per-
son called to see me. 'I heard, sir,' said
she, that you were going to leave to-
morrow, and I felt that I must come and
tell you how blest I am.
I heard you
preach from that text-and oh, sir, I'm
married to Jesus! I get plenty of persecu
tion, but I tell them all I'm married to
Him.' I never preach on this subject with-
out warning believers against that step so
absolutely forbidden, and which, I believe,
is the cause, more than anything else, of
sorrow and weakness in the Church-mar-
riage with unbelievers. Abraham said, 'I
will make thee swear by the Lord, the God
of heaven, and the God of the earth, that
thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of
the Canaanites among whom I dwell.'
Nehemiah says of those Jews that had mar-
ried wives of Ashdod, and Ammon, and
Moab, 'I contended with them, and cursed
them, and smote them, and plucked off their
hair.' Oh, how many of your children

speak half in the speech of Ashdod, and
cannot speak in the Jews' language, but
according to the language of each people
(see Nehemiah xiii.). God did not say his
Spirit should not always strive with men,
until the sons of God saw the daughters of
men that they were fair, and took them
wives of all which they chose. Well, you
do this; you say to the Holy Spirit, Go
away, go away, I know it's wrong, but I
mean to win her over afterwards.' Ah, I
have preached on this subject to, perhaps,
not less than 200,000 persons, and I've
always asked if any one could tell me if
they knew of one instance of getting over
the unconverted husband or wife to the
Lord's side; but I have never heard of one
such case.
If any of you know of one, I
should esteem it an especial favour if you
will let me know. I don't say there is not
such a case to be found. God forbid! His
grace is sufficient for everything."

to, and unhesitatingly obeying, the voice of the Spirit. Thirdly, taking up the cross.

You are saved if you believe on the Lord Jesus Christ; you have everlasting life. But what is it to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ? "Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ, is born of God." A leper comes before the poor and humble carpenter's son, and says, "If thou wilt thou canst make me clean." Notwithstanding his poverty and shame, he believes he is the Son of God. "And whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world; and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus (the carpenter's son) is the Son of God? There are but two classes; there is no neutral ground. Ah, but there is a great third class, shown us in Ananias and Sapphira, who did a great deal for Christ, but kept back part; in the man who had not on a In conclusion, Mr. North announced wedding-garment; he thought he had somethat, on Wednesday afternoon, he would thing of his own good enough to stand in meet all who in the meantime in the closet before God;-in the unprofitable servant; had resolved by God's grace to say, like "I knew that thou wast an hard man,” &c. Rebekah, "I will go;" and he begged all Very well, I'll judge thee out of thine own who would not say so, to give ten minutes' mouth; thou knewest I was an hard man. serious consideration to the question-How Bind him hand and foot, and put him into they will estimate in the judgment-day hell. God won't be parleyed with in this those things for which now they barter way. He (Mr. North) had been blessed eternal life?

On Wednesday afternoon, Mr. North said, addressing those who had accepted his invitation:

to a young man in Edinburgh; many inquirers were visiting him. He remarked to this young man, "It is very pleasing to see so many anxious about their souls."

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"It is very delightful to see so many Oh," said he, "I'm not anxious about my young persons present, believing, as I do, soul; I've heard you preach, but I don't that you have all been alone with God care anything about it. I want to know before coming here." And truly it was a why God permitted sin ?" Because he blessed response to the solemn invitation of pleased to; and he will cast you into hell Monday-perhaps not fewer than from five because he pleases to; and he gave his Son to six hundred of the residents of the most to die for you because he pleased to. Now, fashionable part of London, some of all sir, go home and read the 9th chapter of the ages, though the majority were young. We Epistle to the Romans; "Who art thou, O speak as we feel when we say that it was one man, that repliest against God?" Two or of the most delightful meetings we ever three days after he came again, with a face attended. The Lord was present to help radiant with delight. "I think," said Mr. his servant in speaking; he was anointed North, "I never saw a fellow in such ecstawith fresh oil; his earnest and affectionate sies. 'Don't you know me,' said he, words were just the outpourings of a full'I'm the man you told to go and read the heart; it was his farewell address for a time 9th of Romans, and I see it is all because -to some, perhaps, for ever. He felt this, and hardly knew how or when to finish. Yes, and many a chord was struck then which shall vibrate through eternity. The most we can do in our limited space is to give a brief outline of the subject, and gather up a few thoughts. The 16th chapter of the Acts was read and treated of. First, showing the blessedness of an abiding trust in God; an unwavering reliance upon his faithful Word under all circumstances, never listening either to the temptations of Satan or the false-witness of our own hearts. Secondly, the necessity of carefully listening

God pleases;' and so to this day he goes on answering every objection with 'Because it pleases God.'"

"Don't suppose you are not great sinners because you are not drunkards, or blas. phemers, or thieves; these are sins you are not tempted to commit. What then is the sin of your life? It is the love of self. You have lived to please self, not to please God. You cannot call to mind one single action of your whole life done out of pure love to God. Now, Christ don't please himself. He gave up all for you; yet there was one thing left him: he could always say, 'Yet I am not

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alone, for my Father is with me;' but oh, how beautiful! he not only forsook all, but he was forsaken by all, even by Him. Hear him cry, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me ?' Ah, had he loved self better than us, when he took that bitter cup in his hand; had he hesitated, had he but thought, I can't do this, twelve legions of angels would immediately have rescued him; but he gave himself for us, and shall we give him less? You are called to exchange self for Christ-self past, self present, self future-for Christ past, Christ present, Christ future. For all your past of sin, he gives you all his past; you stand in his righteousness, his obedience, his works, his prayers. You may see yourself a sinner, but God does not see you 30. He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob.' There is but one thing God is said to forget-that is, the sins of his people. You fall down before him, and feel, and cry, ‘Oh, I am such a vile, wretched creature.' 'No, no,' God says, 'I don't see it, it's all gone, put away, I remember it no more.' You mourn that you don't pray-you can't pray; well, Jesus prayed for you, he continued all night in prayer. Christ present. He says now, You live to my glory on earth, and I represent you in heaven, and manage all for you. You are called to serve him. His was no sluggish service for you. Speak for him. May he cast out the dumb spirit. "They brought to him a dumb man; and when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake, and the multitude marvelled.' What a victory! Oh, I would preach Christ if I were damned at last-it is such a glorious warfare. Christ future. His home yours, his glory yours. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne.'

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Mr. North concluded with a few special directions to the young believer. member, however amiable or loveable you may have been hitherto, you have now to reflect Christ-in his humility, his meekness, his forbearance, his patience, his heavenlymindedness. You have to live a life of faith in him, to hear him in his Word. I know of no more trying time to the young believer, than a few months after conversion, when all excitement has passed away, and everything has subsided into, perhaps, the hard, cold course of every-day life. Jesus, so to speak, is parted from us, a cloud has received him out of our sight; and lo! a voice from heaven now says, "This is my beloved Son, hear him.' It is no visionary life now, no running here or there, but hearing him in this his Word, and following him. Neglect not the diligent study of the Bible and prayer; wrestle with God; guard against saying the same things habitually in prayer; ask for what you really want; always try to realise what He is.

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time of trouble I have got out of my bed, and, by the hear, writhed in agony upon the floor; but hardly realising at all that I was speaking to God, much less that he was there in the room, until once it came to me Believest thou that I am able to do this.' I did believe he was able, and all was done. Try to get family prayer established in your houses. Be bold; make the decisive wrench at once. It is far better than to let your religion appear bit by bit. Introduce this subject. Gently ask, 'Can't we have the servants up?' Think what a triumph it would be over Satan. I know a little girl, the youngest of four daughters of a titled lady, very high in life; they were all the most worldly of the worldly. This daughter was converted through being spoken to of Jesus, by a companion at a boarding-school. They were both about thirteen years of age. On her return home she was the means, not only of family worship, but of the conversion of her mamma and her three sisters. of these young ladies was not long since spending a month in Scotland, and was the means, by her visits to the poor, &c., of doing more good in that neighbourhood, during that month, than had been effected for many a year previously. She is a blessing wherever she goes. Oh, what a jewel will sparkle on the crown of that dear little girl! Oh, I not only wish you to be Christians, I not only wish you to be rejoicing Christians, but I wish you to be hellshaking Christians. What more can I say? May God-God bless you."

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As is Mr. North's invariable custom, he begged to be prayed for, and for the unconverted members of his family-and he will be borne up in many a closet from many a

heart.

NEVERMORE AND EVERMORE. Two worlds there are. To one our eyes we

strain,

Whose magic joys we shall not see again: Bright haze of morning veils its glimmering shore.

Ah, truly breathed we there
Intoxicating air-

Glad were our hearts in that sweet realm
of Nevermore.

The lover there drank her delicious breath, Whose love has yeilded since to change or death;

The mother kissed her child whose days are o'er.

Alas! too soon have fled
The irreclaimable dead;

We see them-visions strange-amid the
Nevermore.

The merry song some maidens used to singThe brown, brown hair that once was wont to cling

To temples long clay-cold-to the very

core

They strike our weary hearts,

As some vexed memory starts

The scene of baptism was on steps leading down to the river, before the mission premises. The Governor, the Europeans, and a vast crowd of natives, assembled. Carey walked forward with two candidateshis own son and the Hindu, Krishnu-on either hand. The other converts had quailed

From that long faded land-the realm of at the last hour. As he advanced from the

Nevermore.

But here

It is perpetual summer there.
Sadly we may remember rivers clear
And harebells quivering on the meadow
floor.

For brighter bells and bluer,
For tender hearts and truer,
People that happy land, the realm
Nevermore.

mission house, poor Thomas was raving wild in a room on one side of the path, and his own wife hopelessly sick on the other; as if the spirit of darkness had permission to rage at the first triumph of Christianity among the natives of Bengal. Down to the water went the Baptist preacher and his two disciples, the one the son of his own heart, of the other the first-fruit of a great nation. Silence and deep feeling prevailed. Brave old Governor Bie shed manly tears. The waters went over the Hindu, and the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, sounded across an arm of the Ganges. That evening the Lord's Supper was celebrated in the language of Bengal. The cup of the missionaries was full of joy and hope.

Upon the frontier of this shadowy land,.
We, pilgrims of eternal sorrow, stand.
What realm lies forward, with its happier

store

Of forests green and deep,

Of valleys hushed in sleep,

And lakes most peaceful? 'Tis the land Krishnu was but one, but a continent was

of Evermore.

Very far off its marble cities seem

Very far off-beyond our sensual dream

Its woods unruffled by the wild wind's

roar ;

Yet does the turbulent surge

Howl on its very verge,

coming behind him.

THE POWER OF A BOOK. TOWARDS the close of the reign of Queen Elizabeth, more than two hundred and

One moment-and we breathe within the fifty years ago-while Raleigh was pur

Evermore.

They whom we loved and lost so long ago
Dwell in those cities, far from mortal woe-
Haunt those fresh woodlands, whence
sweet carolings soar.
Eternal peace have they :

God wipes their tears away:

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suing his fabled 'El Dorado" in the New World, and Bacon was just entering upon those pursuits which were to lead to fame, an obscure Puritan minister, named Edmund Bunny, fell in with a work written by the Jesuit Parsons-not many years since reprinted

They drink that river of life which flows in this country-which had some good

for Evermore.

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things in it, reminding us even now of the pungency and point of Baxter, for Parsons was educated under Puritan teachers, and even in his apostasy to Romanism carried with him all his vigour of intellect and force of appeal. The good things in the book Edmund Bunny thought too good to be lost; so he took the book, cut the Popery out of it, shaped it to a new pattern, and gave it to the printer. It went abroad, and the first we hear of it is, that two, who afterwards became Nonconformist ministers, Mr. Fowler and Mr. Michael Old, received from it their first serious impressions. Next we find that "an old torn" copy of it strayed away to a humble cottage in Shropshire, and was loaned by its owner, a poor man, to Richard Baxter's father.

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boy, then fifteen years of age, read it, carelessly and asked its character. The and it pleased God to make it the means question was addressed to a young man of awakening his soul and leading him afterwards the celebrated Milner-who to feel the inexpressible importance of was about to accompany him on a joureternal things. From that hour he de-ney to the South of Europe. "It is one voted himself to a work which closed of the best books ever written," said only with his life-the work of saving Milner; "let us take it with us, and souls. His efforts were crowned with read it on our journey." The young glorious revivals, till the name of his parish of Kidderminster has become classic in religious literature. Who that has traced his course of unwearied diligence, persevering energy, and consecrated purpose, felt the power of his glowing words, and his pungent appeals, or the hallowed thoughts of his "Saints' Rest," will venture to compute the results that flowed from that old torn book which the cottager lent to Baxter's father?

Baxter died in 1691. But among the live books which he left behind him was his "Call to the Unconverted," of which it has been estimated that more than 20,000 copies have been sold or distributed in a single year. Who can trace the harvest of such seed on the world's broad field?

man readily consented, and the reading of that book left upon his mind an indelible impression. He began to examine the Scriptures for himself as he had never done before, and the result was the conversion of William Wilberforce, the man whose name is for ever associated with the history of Legislative Reform and Christian Philanthropy in England.

He in turn wrote a book-his "Practical View of Christianity," of which it is estimated that more than one hundred editions have been published, which has been read on the banks of the Ganges and the Mississippi, and which the great statesman Edmund Burke spent the last two days of his life in reading, declaring that he had derived much comfort from it, and if he lived would thank Mr. Wilberforce for having given it to the world.

The book had been published but a few months, when a Christian friend placed it in the hands of a careless worldly

About twenty-five years after Baxter's death, a copy of his "Call" is said to have fallen into the hands of a young student at St. Albans, and to have resulted in his conversion. That student minded candidate for the ministry. Not was Philip Doddridge, and it is certain that one of the most powerful influences which shaped the character and life of Doddridge, came from Baxter's writings. Doddridge became the faithful and successful pastor of the Church at Northampton, educated several young men for the ministry, contributed by his correspondence with Edwards to the revival of religion in this country, wrote the "Family Expositor," which has found its way into tens of thousands of families, composed not a few of the sweetest hymns that for a century nearly have been sung in Christian sanctuaries, and which we sing now, besides producing his "Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul," a book which in German, Danish, French, English, and heathen languages, has preached to millions, and resulted in the conversion of tens of thousands.

knowing what to do with it, and disliking to read it, he sent it to a college friend, almost as worldly-minded as himself, a curate in the Isle of Wight, with the request that he would read it and send him word what reply in regard to its contents he should give to the donor. The young curate sat down to read it, and became so engrossed in its perusal, that he finished it at a single sitting. A decided change was wrought in his views of Divine truth, and he declared, "I feel it a debt of gratitude which I owe to God and man, to say, that to the unsought and unexpected introduction of Mr. Wilberforce's book I owe, through God's mercy, the first sacred impression which I ever received as to the spiritual nature of the Gospel system." That young curate was Legh Richmond, who "being dead, yet speaketh," and will Thirty-three years after Doddridge continue to speak, while there is a heart died, a copy of his book found its way to to be moved by the simple story of the the table of Mr. Unwin, a correspondent "Poor African," or the "Dairyman's of the poet Cowper. There it was met Daughter."

with by a young English statesman, But this was not all. Wilberforce's wealthy, eloquent and accomplished, but book crossed the Tweed, and some fourgay and worldly minded, who took it up teen years after its publication, fell into

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