from the necessity of this doctrine, in order to provide effectually for the grand end of the Divine Government, and to secure the full design of the death of Christ, and the efficacy of Divine Influence, and from the provisions of the Covenant of Grace.

Under the third head, the most common objections are fairly stated; and, we conceive, are fully refuted. The worthy author then proceeds to discuss, in six particulars, the great practical uses of the subject. In this part we conceive that he is peculiarly happy; and that he places, in a very satisfactory light, the great value of his doctrine as a motive to holiness, consolation, and activity in the ways of God.

From the style and manner of this Discourse, it seems to be expressly designed for plain, unlettered, serious Christians. At the same time, the author has provided for the occupation of more metaphysical and enquiring minds, in the large Appendix of Notes.

The most distinguishing feature in this work, the intelligent reader will perceive, is the denial of that which has been usually considered as the inseparable concomitant of an election to holiness and felicity; namely, the sen timent of reprobation, or a decreeing to sin and misery. The enquiring Divine will here find matter for his most profound consideration. Without presuming to give a decided opinion on such a topic, we are persuaded, that the calm, gerious, humble, and discreet discussion of it, may have a useful and happy issue.

A Warning to Professors; containing Aphoristic Observations on the Nature and Tendency of Public Amusements. By Rowland Hill, A. M. Second Edition, corretted. Is.

Local circumstances are capable of general improvement. The Church of God at large may receive instruction from events which occur in particular churches. It behoves the minister of Christ, as a faithful watchman, when he apprehends danger at any particular post, to sound an alarm through the whole camp. The well known and highly respected author of the pamphlet before us, has taken occasion, from some pain ful occurrences which the press has rendered notorious, to publish "A Warning to Professors, respecting the Nature and Tendency of Public Amusements." The publication well answers its title. It is written in Mr. Hill's usually smart and animated style, tem

pered with that seriousness which the subject requires.

In the introductory part of his faithful admonition, Mr. H. very justly remarks, that there is so direct an opposition between real Christians and men of the world, that they cannot possibly unite in the same indulgences and delights. He then proceeds to examine the several kinds of public amusements: particularly, theatrical exhibitions, musical entertainments, horse-racing, hunting, shooting, the amusements of the card-table, and the ball-room, with the varied adjustments of fashionable dress. On theatrical exhibitions, he produces some striking quotations from the cele brated infidel, Rousseau. Having well illustrated the evil nature and tendency of each of the particulars just mentioned, he finishes with an answer to some plausible objections, urged by certain professors of religion, who wish to be indulged in a greater degree of worldly conformity than what consists with the distinguishing strictness of the Christian character.

In lieu of these dangerous amusements, he recommends, especially to the attention of young persons, the fine exhibitions of art and nature; the va rious branches of natural philosophy, and, particularly, of astronomy; toge ther with the instructive pages of pure and chaste history. These are surely more rational amusements than those which he opposes; and could our youth be persuaded to make the experiment, they would certainly prove them to be much more satisfactory and delightful.

perusal of this well-written pamphlet We most cordially recommend the At the same time, it is our duty to to professors of every denomination. notice a passage which many of our readers will not approve: we refer to the concluding pages, which contain some sarcastic remarks on the custom of those dissenting churches, which, for the purposes of regularity and discipline, make use of what is called a church-book. Without animadverting on the propriety or the impropriety of this circumstance, we must say, that Mr. Hill, by introducing it into his pamphlet, seems to have been hardly consistent either with his subject or with himself.-Not with his subject -for what has a church-book to do with "A Warning to Professors, respecting the Nature and Tendency of Public Amusements?"-Not with himself- for it appears from his pamphlet, that he finds it necessary, even at Sur

ry Chapel, to have a book, in which the names of stated communicants are enrolled, for the greater convenience of inspecting their conduct. It is but just to remark, that Mr. H. apologizes for this part of his publication. We only wish that his good sense, which felt the impropriety of it, had prevailed upon him to suppress it entirely; especially as we are informed, that it is likely to produce a controversy.

Early Religious Instruction recommended: a Sermon preached before the Sabbath-Evening School Society, in Aberdeen, Jan. 1, 1805, by John Philp, Minister of the Congregational Chapel, Aberdeen.

FROM the text (Psalm cxlii. 4, "No man cared for my soul") Mr. Philp observes, That it is the duty of every one to care for his own soul, for the souls of his family, for the souls of those with whom he is in church fellowship, and for the souls of all mankind; from which he takes occasion warmly to recommend the Religious Seminaries, for which he pleads; and we hope will not plead in vain. The Profits of the Sermon are devoted to the Institution.

Periodical Accounts, relating to the Baptist Missionary Society. No. XIV. Svo, 18.

This Number completes the second volume of these interesting accounts, and contains the following pieces: The Journals of Messrs. Ward, Marshman, Chamberlain, and Fernandez. Mr. Marshman's Letter to Mrs. Clark. The Missionaries' to the Society; two letters. Mr. Ward to Dr. Ryland. Mr. Chamberlain to Mr. Gray. Mr. Marshman to Mr. Fuller. Appendix, Index, &c. We are sorry to observe the accounts less flattering than in some former numbers at the same time, we are glad to find the Missionaries are not discou raged, but persevere both in their ministerial labours and translation of the Scriptures; as the reader will perceive, by an extract from the official letter, inserted in our Intelligence.

every endearing image and character which Nature or Revelation may suggest. We are happy to find writers of varied talents combining to furnish young minds with the best instruction in the most pleasing forms.

Letters of St. Paul the Apostle, written before and after his Conversion. Translated from the German of the late Lavater, Minister of the Gospel at Zurich. 8vo. 38.

There is, in these Letters, much bold originality of thought. The ardent character of Saul," breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord," under deep conviction that he ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth;" and of Paul," willing to be offered upon the sacrifice and service of the faith" of the Christians, is well supported. In reading them, we have been compelled to say more than once, "the substance of these Letters at least bears the stamp of truth: thus must Saul, and thus must Paul have thought; thus must Saul have hated Jesus, and thus mist Paul have loved him. O that I did but love Him as he did! O, the blessedness of living, labouring, suffering, and dying in the love of Jesus, as did this greatest of all mortals!"

LITERARY NOTICES.

A Prospectus has been published of a Scheme of Public Worship, somewhat after the manner of a liturgy; selected entirely from the Sacred Scriptures. To be published by subscription, in quarto and in a handsome pocket size. The price to subscribers, for the quarto, 12s. 6d.; for the pocket size, 3s. 6d. The Work will be sent to the press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained. There will be Ten distinct Services; i. e. Α Morning and an Evening Service for each Sabbath in the Month; and some single sections of select Scriptures at the end, for the purpose of being introduced on special occasions.

Some very Interesting Conversations are in the press; the production of a Lady; who, as we are informed, hath very happily succeeded in blending the most useful instruction on Religious Subjects with a high degree of enter

tainment.

The Publishers of Dr. Watts's Practical Works have been induced, by repeated applications, to enlarge their

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BAPTIST MISSION.

Extract of the last Letter from the Missionaries in India to the Society in London.

"THE state of the church, in some views, is rather discouraging. We have heard very disagreeable accounts of Boodheesa and Radhamonce. They have lately been to Dinagepore, where they gave our dear brother no pleasure; and, to our sorrow, are now gone with Pudmu Nabhu into Assam. Of Sadok and Tazoo we have heard nothing for several months. A looseness of speaking and coolness in attending upon divine things, have appeared for some time past among some of our friends here, particularly the women. This has compelled us to speak very seriously and plainly with them. We hope it may be effectual, in the hands of the Spirit, to strengthen the things which remain; and present appearances rather encourage that hope.

"Persons enquiring about divine things are not so numerous as they were a year ago; yet we are not wholly without encouragement. We have this day baptized three natives, viz. Tooteram, Byddnat, and Koobeer; and there are now two others, whom we hope soon to baptize, both of them Hindoos. The friends at Luckphool continue stationary. We hope well of some of them; but having been disappointed in so many instances, we wish not to be sanguine.

"Our worship at Calcutta is but thinly attended; yet we have a small congregation of Europeans, and another of natives there. At present, we see no fruit. The Bengalee school at Serampore has had much to struggle with, from the prejudices of the natives; but it still subsists, and contains twentyfour children.

"With respect to the work of translating the Bible, there are, at least, seven languages spoken in India, viz. Bengalee, Hindostannee, Ootkul or Oorcea, Maharastra or Mahratta, Telinga, Kurnata, and Tamul; besides the languages of several surrounding nations, such as the Burmah, Malay, Bhote, and Chinese, with several others. The Bible has been long translated into and printed in the Tamul, by the Missionaries on the coast; and a part of the Bengalee Bible has been published by us. The gospels are in Ma

lay; but being in the Roman character, can be of no use to the Heathen natives of those countries. Tho' almost all the other nations of the east have the art of writing amongst them, yet they have no Bible, nor any friendly person near to give them that inestimable treasure.

"It is not easy to say through what extent of country the languages before inentioned are spoken, the geographical boundaries of them not having been ascertained; but we think the following will not exceed the truth, viz. The Bengalee, through an extent of country equal to Great Britain; Hindostannee, equal to France and Italy; Maharastra, equal to Great Britain; Ootkul, equal to Ireland; Telinga, equal to England; Kurnata, about the same; and Tamul, equal to Spain. The popu lation of India may be reckoned equal to that of England, on equal areas; but we may be mistaken in this. map will shew the other countries.

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"We have frequently reflected on,, and discoursed about the possibility of effecting a translation of the Bible, or some part of it at least, into some, if not all, these languages; and after considering the matter in all its forms, we have reason to think it practicable to

us.

"Impressed with these considerations, we, last year, engaged in a translation of the New Testament into Hindostannee and Persian. The Hindostannce is nearly finished; but the Persian has hitherto advanced slowly. The late successes of the British arms in India have put the country of Kuttak (where the Ootkul language is spoken) and a large part of the Mahratta dominions, into the possession of the English. We thought this an opportunity not to be neglected; and have therefore begun a translation into both these languages, which goes on regularly; and will, we trust, in a reasonable time be accomplished. Thus far we have been enabled to sustain the expence of this undertaking; but are not at present able to do more.

"It was our intention to have sent you, at least, one book of the Scriptures in these languages, before we informed you of our design; but, upon a survey of our circumstances, we find that we cannot accomplish the printing of them without your assistance, especially as several other heavy expences