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specimens in this volume, in which the editor and the publishers have executed very respectably all that belonged to their departments.

An Amended Translation of the Epistle to the Hebrews. By HENRY CRAIK. London: 12mo. Price 6d.

Though the preface, translation, and notes occupy together no more than thirty-two pages, the preparation of this tract has evidently cost the author much study. He tells us that it is "the result of repeated and attentive perusal of that portion of the New Testament, and of early and long continued familiarity with the Greek scriptures." He has proceeded on the principle of not altering anything in the common version, "without being able to assign reasons, more or less cogent, for the change." The spirit in which the work has been conducted is that of modest independence, and some of the renderings are very happy.

Apostolical Loosing and Binding, or Remitting and Retaining Sins: together with the Keys, and Loosing and Binding, as given to Peter: Explained and Illustrated by the Rev. W. BLACKLEY, B.A., Domestic Chaplain to the Right Hon. Viscount Hill. Third edition. London: Hatchard and Co. 32mo. pp. 33.

To any persons who are perplexed by the lofty claims of those who pique themselves on the powers they have derived from episcopal ordination, or who are unable to interpret to their own satisfaction the texts which the alleged successors of the apostles are accustomed to cite, this small tract may be very serviceable. Mr. Blackley refers the use of "the keys" given to Peter, to his "opening the door of faith to the Gentiles;" and shows that there is no other "loosing and binding" to be looked for but in the writings of the apostles. "If then we would know what we are loosed from, and bound to, we must look there, and nowhere else."

Way-side Verses. By W. J. BROCK. Lon-
don :
Houlston and Stoneman. 16mo.
pp. 152.

If our readers are pleased with the specimen we have given on page 699, as we think they will be, we can assure them that they may find in the volume several others quite as good. It may be well to say that the author is not Mr. Brock of Norwich. The pieces are not generally on strictly religious topics, but a good tendency as well as a poetic spirit pervades them.

Sharpe's London Magazine: a Journal of
Entertainment and Instruction for General
Reading With Elegant Wood Engravings.

Part XXIV. October. London: 8vo
Price Eight-pence-halfpenny.

Some of our readers may perhaps think that what is called light literature is more likely to be injurious than beneficial to themselves and their families; but others, believing that it has its uses, consider it better to regulate than to prohibit its introduction. So many works of attractive aspect are however immoral and irreligious, so many are intended to disseminate covertly the principles of Romanism or those

VOL. X.-FOURTH SERIES.

of infidelity, that it may be rendering an important service to some parents if we mention to them a periodical in which young people will find much that is amusing, but in which we have not detected any sinister bias. This magazine avoids religious and political discussion, but contains instructive pieces on geographical, historical, and biographical subjects, as well as humorous tales. The editor avows a desire "to cultivate the honest common sense, and instil the upright healthy spirit, which so peculiarly distinguish the English character." The part before us completes the fourth volume.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Approved.

The Standard Edition of the Pictorial Bible; Edited by JOHN KITTO, D.D., F.S.A. With many hundred Woodcuts, and thirteen Engravings on Steel. First half. Part IX. London: Knight. 8vo. pp. 112.

Facts, Inquiries, and Suggestions, addressed to
The Power of the Press: Is it rightly employed?

Members of Christian Churches. London: 16mo.
pp. 46. Price 6d.

A Voice from India. The Present State of British Connection with Idolatry and Mahommedanism, particularly the Government Grant to the Temple of Juggernaut, and numerous other temples in India; A Letter to the Right Hon. Sir J. C.

Hobhouse, Bart., M.P., President of the India Board. By the Rev. JAMES PEGGS, Late Missionary at Cuttach, Orissa, Author of "India's Cries to British Humanity," &c. &c. London: Snow. 8vo. pp. 71.

A Brief Memoir of Miss Sarah Saunders, with Nine Letters addressed to her during her last Illness. By JOHN FOSTER. London: R.T.S. pp. 151, 12mo.

A Brief Sketch of the Life of the late Sarah Martin of Great Yarmouth, with Extracts from her Writings and Prison Journals. A new edition, with additions. London: R.T.S. pp. 140, 24mo.

The Lives of the Cæsars, or the Juvenile Plutarch. By CATHERINE SINCLAIR. London: R.T.S. 24mo. pp. 172. Price 1s. 6d.

Tract Society's Monthly Series. The French
Revolution. London: 24mo. pp. 192. Price 6d.

Family Memorial, or an affectionate Tribute to the
Wife, and Youngest Daughter.
Memory of Mr. Daniel Poole Goddard, his beloved
By the Rev. H.
HOLLIS. London: Longman. 24mo. pp. 140.

The Book of Bible Characters. By CHARLES
BAKER. Third Edition. London: Educational
Depository. 32mo. pp. 96. Price 1s.

Hymns adapted to the Comprehension of Young

Minds. By ANNE HOULDITCH. Third Edition enlarged. London: Ward and Co. 24mo. pp. 82.

The Eclectic Review. October, 1847. Contents. I. Hamilton's Congregational Lecture. Doctrine of Rewards and Punishments. II. The Birds of Jamaica. III. Egyptian Antiquities. IV. Memoirs of the Rev. Charles Simeon. V. Memorabilia of Socrates. VI. Prison Reform Abroad. VII. Mrs. Sinnet's Bye-Ways of History. VIII. Harvey s Algae of the Southern Ocean. IX. Paul Gerhardt: a Tale of the Lutherans. X. Dissenting Agitation -The Manchester Controversy. London: Price 28. 6d.

Oxford Protestant Magazine. October, 1847. 0.xford: 80 pp. 56. Price 18. 4 X

INTELLIGENCE.

AMERICA.

CANADA.

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We have omitted the additions by letter and the diminutions by dismission, because these do not affect the state of the denomination. The persons included in those lists are still in the general body.

Six are reported as added by profession. These are most probably baptized persons, formerly belonging to pædobaptist communities. Thirty-five are reported as withdrawn, or dropped. Some of them have joined other denominations; the remainder having been long absent from their respective churches, are supposed to be dead, or otherwise lost to the denomination. The whole account stands

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The Baptist Manual for 1846 lies on our table. We learn from it that there are 1872 baptist churches in Great Britain. Returns from 773 churches united in associations, furnish the following statistics :

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The Canadian churches exhibit a decrease of rather more than one to each church; the English churches, an increase of almost four to each church.

The losses of the Canadian churches by death, have not averaged one to each church: the losses of the English churches from the same cause, have averaged more than tro. This may probably be accounted for from the fact, that the English churches are generally larger than those in Canada. At the same time it must be borne in mind, that population increases much more rapidly here than in the mother country.

The baptisms in the Canadian churches do not average one and a half to each church: the baptisms in the English churches average rather more than seven and a half.

We cannot but conclude that the state of religion in Canada, in our denomination, is distressingly low. The influence of the churches on the surrounding population is very feeble and limited. Whether this arises from the indolence of church members, or from the want of adaptation in the ministry, or from both causes, we do not at present inquire. The fact, however, cannot be denied. It is a melancholy fact, and should awaken deep concern among the people of God.

Prompt and vigorous measures, adapted to promote a revival of religion, on scriptural principles, should be set on foot throughout the province. Let not those who lament the existing state of things be discouraged by the coldness and indifference of others, but engage at once in the work. Let them meet for conference and prayer. Let them institute searching inquiries, and resolve to pursue those inquiries to their legitimate results, at all risks. It is not a time for accommodation or expediency. The welfare of the churches is at stake: that must be a paramount consideration with all who love the good cause, and every thing must bend to it.

It is peculiarly important to enlist the young in the service of God, and to bring

them under the influence of the church. In order to this, how desirable it is that the number of intelligent and well-qualified ministers should be greatly increased! Is it not to be deeply lamented, that just at this time, when such men are most wanted, suitable candidates for the ministry are becoming fewer and fewer, not only in Canada, but in the United States, and in England ?

"Arise, O Lord! plead thine own cause!"

ANNUAL MEETING.

SOCIETY FOR THE EDUCATION OF MINISTERS'
DAUGHTERS, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKS.

A brief statement of the present position of this institution was presented at a general meeting of the subscribers, held at 33, Moorgate Street, London, June 21st, 1847, from which the following particulars are extracted:

Since the establishment of Dumpton Hall School, as an institution for the Education of Ministers' Sons, it occurred to the minds of many individuals that an attempt should be made as soon as practicable, to provide a similar institution for their daughters. For some time previously a private individual had provided part of the expense attendant upon the board and education of six children; but in order to meet the wants of the case, and provide for the very numerous applications which were continually presenting themselves, it was found that something more than private generosity must be relied on.

From the numerous applications which were made, thirteen young ladies were selected by the committee, and have been for some time resident in the institution. Of these thirteen, ten were received under the auspices of the committee, and the remaining three by individual kindness.

The expense involved, combined with the incidental outlay for books, printing, postage, and other matters exhibited in the cash account, amounts to £146 12s. 1d. Towards this expenditure, £116 12s. have been received, leaving a balance due to the treasurer of £30 0s. 1d.

The following rules exhibit the principles upon which the institution is conducted :

I. That this society be called "The Society for the Education of Ministers' Daughters," and that it possess for its object-assistance to those ministers whose incomes are inadequate to provide a respectable education for their children.

IV. That every minister whose child shall receive the benefit of this institution, shall pay £3 per quarter, and if possible make an annual collection for the society in his chapel.

V. That the education which each child shall

receive shall be liberal; comprising the usual branches of an English education, with French, music, and drawing, the discretion of the superintendent being exercised.

above 12 years of age, and that the term of their continuance in the institution shall not exceed four

VI. That no child shall be received under 8 or

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At the annual meeting held at Hull on the 1st and 2nd of June, Mr. Stuart presided. Mr. Evans preached; and the circular letter, written by Mr. Davies, on "The Influence of the World upon the Church," was read and adopted. Resolutions were passed, expressing the conviction of the body that the education of the people is not the proper duty of the state; recommending members of churches entrusted with the elective franchise to withhold their votes from any candidate who acknowledges the right of the state to interfere in matters of religion; and

II.—That the daughters of dissenting ministers of urging the hearty support of the Anti-state

different denominations be admitted to its privileges. III. That an election of children to be admitted to the institution, take place half-yearly at Midsummer and Christmas; and that a list of candidates shall be sent to each subscriber, who shall have as many votes as he contributes 10s. in the then current year for every child to be admitted at such election.

Church Association.

Statistics.

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Chairman, the Rev. Jabez Burns, D.D., moderators, the Rev. E. H. Burton and the Rev. J. F. Winks, Leicester; the Rev. S. Wiggs, Leicester, secretary. This was one of the largest meetings of the body ever held, the number of ministers and representatives amounting to one hundred and sixty-five. A circular letter, on the "Duties and Responsibilities of the Deacon's office," written by Dr. Burns, was adopted. A deputation, consisting of Mr. Goadby and Dr. Burns, was appointed to the Triennial Convention of the Freewill Baptists of America. Among the resolutions passed were the following:

"After an extended conversation on the inconvenience of making provision at inns for the accommodation of brethren at the annnal association,

it was resolved, That we entertain a decided objection to visiting public houses, and earnestly hope that in future suitable provision will be made by the friends at the place where the association may

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Preaching places...

NEW CHURCH.

KIRKSTALL, YORKSHIRE.

The first efforts to raise a baptist congregation in this place, were put forth by two or three brethren, members of neighbouring churches, who lived in the village. Feeling for the perishing multitude, they were anxious that the truth as it is in Jesus should be brought before the people; and to accomplish this, they met for consultation, prayer, and divine direction. They first commenced with tract distribution and sale of the scriptures, of which above twelve hundred copies have been sold, prayer meetings, and cottage preaching, supplied by brethren from surrounding churches. A room was afterwards taken and a sabbath-school commenced. They had many difficulties from opposing influences and many discouragements arising from the indifference of the people to hear and receive the gospel. The school for a considerable time was very discouraging, the number small, about twenty. One brother had to labour nearly alone, sometimes ready to give up in despair. But the Lord helped him, brought friends to his assistance, the work prospered, and above seventy scholars are now in attendance. In 1844 a committee was formed for more determined efforts. A missionary was employed to preach regularly, and visit the inhabitants from house to house. This has been continued with much labour, and one and another have been led to feel their ruin, and lay hold on the hope set before them. These have put on Christ by a public profession in baptism; and on the 7th of September last they were publicly recognized as a church of the Lord Jesus, organised after the apostolic model, twelve in number, four of whom were dismissed from other churches.

Mr. Colcroft of Stanningley commenced by singing, reading the scriptures, and prayer; Mr. Brewer of Leeds gave the nature and

The next meeting of the association is to constitution of a Christian church; Mr. be held at Boston, Lincolnshire.

NEW CHAPEL.

BETHLEHEM, NEAR CARDIff.

On

A new chapel, called Bethlehem, situated on the road side between Cardiff and Merthyr, was opened on the 13th of May last. that and the following day sermons were preached by Messrs. L. Evans, M. Lewis, W. Williams, T. Evans, W. R. Davies, W. Lewis, and W. Davies; and devotional services conducted by many other respected ministers.

There is probably inaccuracy in some of the preceding items, as they would show an increase of thirty-five instead of a decrease. The total number of members reported in 1846 was 18,084; this year 1847, it is 18,018.

Macpherson of Bromley formed the church and addressed the members. After tea the church and friends were addressed by Messrs. Macpherson, Colcroft, Hogg, Whittaker, and Jones. The attendance was good. The Lord's presence was delightfully felt. It will be a day long to be remembered by its devoted friends. May it be said of this church as of the first church at Jerusalem, "Great grace was upon them all."

ORDINATIONS.

ROMNEY STREET, WESTMINSTER. On Tuesday, Sept. 14, public services were held at Romney-street chapel, for the purpose of recognizing Mr. Henry John Betts as the pastor of the church meeting in that place. In the afternoon the Rev. W. B.

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