and more frequent scenes of intoxication than on any other night in the week.

The Sabbath of God, the day of peace and holy rest, is more polluted than any other day.

And what is the exertion made by the ruling authorities, to prevent the profanation of the sabbath? Let those say who have attempted to enforce the laws, but bave been soon compelled to cease so irksome an office, from the little encouragement they have received, or rather the many obstacles which have been thrown in their way. And what is the state of our churches while these outward profanations of the sabbath take place? Let those answer this question, who are present when the office of the Holy Sacrament is performing, or at the afternoon service. If it was said that there were six thousand stated communicants west of Temple Bar, though there are above three hundred thousand inhabitants,

would it be to under-rate the number?

Mr. S. next presses upon ministers and devout Christians the duty of attempting a revival, the encouragement to look for it at the present period, and the means which may be adopted for this end.

What then can be done to promote this

revival?

If we read with attention the Acts of the Apostles, particularly the former part, we shall observe, that, while the gracious power of the Holy Ghost was the efficient cause of the blessedness of those days, the means which were used were these: 1. Fervent prayer to God for the gift of the Holy Spirit. This, not only upon the day of Pentecost, but frequently during the progress of the work. 2. The calling sinners to repentance, and the constant preaching of the Lord Jesus in his glorious fulness, and in all his gracions offices. 3. The intimate union of the true disciples, boldly coming out from the world, living in harmony and brotherly love, adorning the doctrine of God our Saviour by a conversation becoming the Gos

pel, welcoming with affection those who were walking in the truth, and at the same time strongly discouraging insincere profession. These were some of the principal

means then used.

A full adoption of this course would be the commencement of a revival of religion. Preparatory to this the following steps may

be recommended.

For private Christians to bear this subject in constant remembrance in their closets, in their families, and in their social religious circles; so that by frequent consideration the desire for this revival may become strong, and fixed and habitual.

For those ministers in London, who particularly feel the importance of the subject, if such a n.eeting can be arranged with propriety and suitableness, to assemble in devout prayer and humiliation, acknowledging their past remissness, humbly supplicating forgiveness through the merits of Christ, and at the same time specially entreating the divine aid in this work, as well as a gracious out-pouring of the Holy Spirit on this city.

Now we perfectly approve of all this; but here, as we intimated with reference to Mr. S.'s former publication*, we are compelled to say, This is not enough. More, much more, may and ought to be done both by ministers and by private Christians than is even here hinted at. It is our duty to pray for the out-pouring of the Holy Spirit-to pray for this not merely weekly but daily, in our private, our family, our social, as well as our public worship. But our prayers must be accompanied with zealous and active exertions to effect the desired object.

It may indeed be questioned, whether pious ministers in London can in general undertake more personal labour than they now perform. Some of the most eminent are, it is well known, compelled to quit the field for a season; and the valuable writer of this pamphlet has only recently been able to resume his labours. But much may still be effected by their influence, by their pens, and through the instrumentality of their people. We apprehend, that Sunday and other schools may be still exceedingly increased; that thousands of many children are still in a neglected and perishing state; that whole classes of people have been hitherto left to perish in their sins, with scarcely an effort for their conversion (we allude especially to the lower orders of Irish); that numerous bodies of clerks, artificers, appren

Christian Guardian for 1821, p. 494.

tices, servants, &c. are accessible in various ways; and that if therefore the members of large and established congregations were suitably addressed by their respective ministers, some plans might be adopted, which, under the divine blessing, might be productive of a great and blessed effect. These hints, however, must suffice for the present; in the mean time, we earnestly recommend the present tract to the notice of our readers, and pray God it may be accompanied with abundant success.

A Dream in a Mail Coach.-Pp.

28. Hatchards. 1823. UNDER the similitude of a dream, the writer of this little tract has, in a very sensible and ingenious manner, exposed several of the leading objections which are made to attempting the conversion of the Jews; we cannot but feel, that it is admirably calculated to remove the prejudices which many still entertain; and we trust the following specimen may induce our readers to circulate it as they have opportunity.

I confess I was somewhat disheartened

by this interview; but went on, and in the next house congratulated myself on having found a man who had evidently paid a good deal of attention to the history and antiquities of the Jews. This I discovered froni some general remarks which I led him to make before I brought forward the subject of the Hebrew New Testament; but. when I did, he replied at once, "Pooh! Sir, it is all nonsense. What is the use of giving them a book which they will not read?"-"Sir," said I, "we have good reason to believe that they will read it.""No, Sir," said he, " you may be assured they will not; they are a race of stiffnecked blasphemers. Did you ever hear of a Jew being converted unless he was to get something by it?"-" Yes, Sir," said I; "I remember a history of a Jew who was just what you describe-a blasphemer and injurious-who was converted, and, instead of obtaining any worldly advantage, endured the loss of all things."."-"Ay, Sir, you mean the Apostle Paul; but that was miraculous, and we are not to look for miracles in these days."-" Now, really," said I, "this is very hard. the last gentleman with whom I conversed, refused to do any thing because he was expecting the

whole would be miraculous.”—" No, Sir," said he; "certainly if it took place at all, it must be miraculous; but you may depend upon it, they will not be converted at all;;--you know that was Lightfoot's opinion; and it is very plain, from their obstinate impiety, that they are wholly given up to Sir (he continued, reaching down a thick quarto), did you ever see this book?"-" If I may guess from its cubical shape," said I, "it is Wagenseil's Tela ignea Satanæ, and I certainly have seen it."-" Well, Sir, and what do

hardness of heart.

you think of it?"-" Truly, Sir, I think that it contains some horribly blasphemous tracts against Christianity."-" And what hope have you," rejoined he, "of con

verting such a race of impious blasphemers? how can you imagine that they will read the New Testament?"-"Let me understand you, Sir," said I; "do you mean to assert that the blasphemous tracts which Wagenseil collected and published in the year 1681, were written by all the Jews who have lived since that time?"—" Certainly not, Sir; I meant nothing so absurd.""Then may I ask, Sir, how your argument applies to the present race of Jews; and, whether they ought to be denied the means of Christian instruction, because Rabbi Lipman and his brethren, who have been dead for ages, were blasphemers?"— "They are all the same, Sir," said he. "Sir," I replied, "I deny the fact; I assert, that among the present race of Jews

there is a disposition to examine the evidences of Christianity."

After quoting Dr. Pinkerton's testimony on this subject, the writer proceeds:

"These are intimations of no ordinary kind relative to the nation of the Jews, and seem clearly to point out that an important crisis in the religious state of that people is not far distant."-"It is some time," said I, "since this was written, and it has been followed by sufficient proof that the Jews are willing to receive the New Testament, and to read it."- "I have no doubt, Sir," said he, "that they are willing to receive it; but as to their reading it,—that is another matter." "Then why should they wish to have it?". Why, Sir, with their determined enmity to Christianity, it is not difficult to assign a reason-they take them and burn them."-" I doubt," said I, "whether the Jews, of all people in the world, are likely to spend their money in such an amusement; for we have full evidence that many of them have bought New Testaments at fair prices."—" Sir," said he, "there is no saying what the Jews will do ;-the Jews- Here he was interrupted by the entrance of a friend, who, catching his last words, said in a familiar way, "Well, what of the Jews?"-Pp. 14-19.

THE seventh Anniversary of this Institution was celebrated at New York, May 8. At nine o'clock the Society assembled in their new building, Nassau Street, and at half past nine moved in procession to the City Hotel. Mat. Clarkson, Esq. in the absence of the Hon. John Jay, President,. took the chair, supported by the Hon. De Witt Clinton, and Rd. Varick, Esq. VicePresidents. The Report stated, that the Society have distributed gratuitously during the past year, to Auxiliary Societies and others, 12,923 Bibles and Testaments, amounting in value to 7592 doll. 25 cents.

The receipts during the past year, including the subscription to the Depository, amount to 45,181 doll. 25 cents.

During the same period there have been recognised 59 new Auxiliary Societies, making in the whole 360.

The meeting was addressed by the aboveamed gentlemen, and by the Rev. Dr. Woodhull, the Rev. Mr. Ross, the Hon. Peter A. Jay, the Rev. Dr. Milledoler, and Sen. Vicente Rocafuerte, a Spanish gentleman, and a native of Peru, who was introduced to the Society by Dr. Milnor.

Although the day was rainy and uncomfortable, the large room in which the Society met was filled with company; among whom were the Judges of the Supreme Court of the -State, a large number of Clergymen of different denominations, and other gentlemen of distinction from different parts of the Union. The business lasted for nearly five hours, - and many persons were unable to obtain seats, yet no symptoms of fatigue or uneasiness were manifested. The address of the President was such as might have been expected from its venerable author-able, impressive, and pious.-The meeting listened to the aged Dr. John Woodhull with mingled emotions of delight and surprise. This venerable minister of the Gospel has reached within a few months of his 80th year he assisted in forming the Society; he has witnessed its progress and prosperity with fervent thankfulness; and now, at his advanced age, appears to pronounce upon it his parting benediction. Possessed of most singular strength and energy of body and mind, in the full enjoyment of his faculties, it was truly affecting to hear him say, "He who now addresses you, will, probably address you no more. His bead is whitened by eighty winters-he has laboured fifty-five years in his Master's vineyard-it may truly be said, his course is finished."

The speech of Senor Rocafuerte, a native of Peru, was listened to with much delight, JULY 1823.

and received with lively approbation. Though a foreigner, and of course imperfectly acquainted with our language, his address was strikingly appropriate, chaste, and impres sive, indicating sound principles, and the most Catholic spirit.

"Conscious, as I am," said he, "of being unable to express properly my thoughts in the English language, I would excuse myself from occupying a single moment of the time of this meeting: but the love of my country, superior to any self-consideration, impels me, to break silence, and ask your indulgence. Born in South America, near the equator, under the Spanish yoke, and inquisitorial fanaticism, how gratifying it is for me to meet here so many good Christians, the glory of America, and consolation of humanity! My joy can be better understood than described. Where can there be an emotion more pure and exalted than that which I experience at this moment, seeing myself surrounded, for the first time in my life, by so many worthy supporters of religion, who, in spite of the apparent diversity in dress and worship, are all clothed with the Spirit of the true God, enlightened with the wisdom of the Bible, and united by the brotherly love of the Gospel. From this very difference of opinions and sects results a harmony as admirable in the moral order as it is in the planetary system; and in the same nianner as the different stars, at different distances, in submission to the same law of attraction, are revolving without interfering, never altering the calmness of 'the sky; in the same manner, Christians, subjected to the will of God, as revealed in the Bible, meet each other with cheerfulness: animated by the benevolent spirit of the Gospel, they love their fellow-creatures, give up their passions, seek the road to heaven by a self-denial of their own concerns, and serve the true God of charity, extending by their good actions the sphere of human happiness. This picture of virtue and religious tolerance, is only to be found here, in England, and among the nations which enjoy the benefit of 'free institutions, manifesting in the purest light the perfect concord and union between Christian morality, political liberty, and genuine principles of legislation. This truth is extremely importaut for a South American, conscious of the noble struggle in which his country is engaged to expel from its fruitful shores the monster of despotism, and to extinguish for ever the monastic superstition, the enemy to every useful reform, which in the name and on the behalf of religion, sacrificed to its avarice the innocent race of Pg

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ruvian Yncas, condemned to the stake the unfortunate Guatimozin, the last of the Mexican Emperors, and established in unhappy America the sanguinary worship of inquisitorial fanaticism. It is not enough to know that there is a perfect union between morality and legislation; its application to the new Government of America is indispensable. To you, noble promoters of virtue, benefactors of mankind, directors of the institution of the Bible Society, to you belongs the fulfilment of that honourable task. Turn your eyes towards the rising nations of the South, and you will there observe a people worthy of your sympathies, of your protection, struggling for independence and liberty; but, alas! liberty is not to be obtained without virtue, and virtue is not to be found but in the principles of the Bible and of the Gospel : those sacred books, without note or comment, are the true elements of social order. To promote virtue through the Gospel, is to fix on a solid basis the political liberty of America; is to sow for future generations the incorruptible seeds of peace and happiness. I wish you could send thousands and thousands of Bibles and New Testaments to

South America; that you could immediately establish in Lima, an Auxiliary Bible Society: I am convinced that it would prosper; the inhabitants of those happy climates are good, benevolent, of mild dispositions, and will soon comprehend the great utility of this Institution. The Spanish policy, guided by short-sighted bigotry, has deprived them, till now, of the consolation of perusing those admirable maxims. Very few of the clergy even have had an opportunity of reading the Bible throughout; but when they know the good effect of the Bible, they will undoubtedly form several establishments under the auspices of the Parent Society. Perhaps many patriots and enlightened ministers, giving up their anterior prejudices, will recommend these sacred books, and, giving the Bible to the people, will repeat what the Lord said unto Joshua, "This Book of the Law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein, for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.'

New York Evening Post, May 9.

THE Right Rev. Bishop Heber has recently been attending at, and taking his leave of, some of those distinguished Institutions which are the ornament and bulwark of our land. His Lordship condescended, on June 9th, to take part in the deliberations of the monthly Committee of the Church Missionary Society, and after expressing his warm attachment to that valuable Institution, earnestly desired their prayers for the Divine blessing on his arduous undertaking. His Lordship preached the annual sermon to the charity children, at St. Paul's, on Thursday the 12th of June;

and on the following day received, at a special Board of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, convened for that purpose, a valedictory address from the Bishop of Bristol, to which his Lordship replied with a degree of piety, feeling, and eloquence, deeply affecting all who were present. We would earnestly call upon all our readers to unite in fervent prayer for a blessing on his voyage and his important labours, deeply connected as his prosperity and success must necessarily be with the promotion of the cause of Christianity in the East.

WE are happy in being able to state, that the abominable and cruel practice of consuming widows with the dead bodies of their husbands, which has increased most

awfully under the sanction of the British Government in India, has recently been brought before Parliament; and we earnestly hope that the subject will not be per