PUBLICATION OF THE WORKS OF SWEDENBORG IN THE FRENCH LANGUAGE.

Our readers will be pleased to see, from the following announcement in the French New Jerusalem Magazine, that the works of Swedenborg, as translated by the learned and indefatigable M. Le Boys des Guays, are speedily advancing through the press; so that in a few years, the entire theological works of the author will be accessible to the millions in France.

'Two years ago, (says M. Le Boys des Guays) when we changed our mode* of publishing the Magazine, we had chiefly this motive in view,-that we might direct our principal labor to the publication of Swedenborg's works in French, and that in order to accelerate this work as much as possible, it was consequently necessary to employ all our resources to this object.

As two years have now passed away since this change was made, we believe it is our duty to inform all those who feel an interest in the propagation of the doctrines of the New Church [in France], what the advantages are which we have drawn from this arrangement, and what are those which we may still hope to acquire. Let us first explain what the state of our publications was when the change was made.

R. P. L.

vine Love and Wisdom," a posthumous work; "The White Horse mentioned in the Revelation;" "The Doctrine of the Lord;" "Of Faith." But since the change we have published two volumes of the Arcana Cœlestia, and also the six following Treatises,-"The Summary Exposition of the Internal Sense of the Prophets and the Psalms ;" "On the Word and its Holiness," extracted from the Apocalypse Explained; "The Doctrine of Charity," extracted from the Arcana Calestia; "The Goods of Charity, and the Explication of the Decalogue," extracted from the Apocalypse Explained; "The Doctrine of Charity," a posthumous work; "Summary Exposition of the Doctrine of the New Church."

'During the last two years we have, therefore, accomplished nearly as much in publishing the writings of Swedenborg, as during the seven preceding years. This is already an important advantage, but it is not the principal. The greatest advantage which we owe to the new arrangement is, that we have established in the eyes of a great number of our readers, that the publication of the works of Swedenborg in French can be realized. When we every day see so many projects announced by prospectus falling to the ground, how could any body have believed that ours would be realized, especially if it be considered that it would have required seven years to deliver to the public two volumes and a half of only one work of the collection, and that, in continuing to give only one half volume a year, it would have required twentyeight years before this single work could have been finished? But from the time the new mode of publication was adopted, the hope could be entertained that this

'But at the present period it is not merely as a hope that we give it, it is even a certainty.

'We are happy in being able to announce to all those who are interested in the publication of the Arcana Calestia, that this important work will be published in the space of a few years. One of the disciples of the doctrines of the New Church, M. L., at Z., has provided for the expences of publishing that part of the Arcana which treats on Exodus, the first volume of that part being now in the press; the second will immediately follow, and will be finished within six months; and as the part which treats on Genesis will continue to be published with the Magazine, at the end of this year (1847), we shall have published seven complete volumes of the Arcana Cœlestia, and before the expiration of 1850, there is every probability, with the Lord's help, that this most essentially important work will be presented entire to the millions speaking the French language.

"The publication of the Arcana Calestia being thus a certainty, we shall devote all our energies to the publication of the other works of Swedenborg; and on this point we have the greatest hope that the accelerated movement will continue and follow the same ascending progression ;first, because M. L., at Z., has already been imitated in his good example by another disciple, M. D., who has proposed to provide the funds for a new edition of the beautiful treatise on "Heaven and Hell." The generous examples of these two zealous disciples may be followed by others, either individually or collectively. And in the second place, because the Society, which has already printed several of the works of Swedenborg, will see its resources continually increase, since, besides the donations which it receives,* it will employ * Donations for the publication of the works of Swedenborg, are addressed to M. Hartel, Rue du Mails, 36, à Paris.

'Our readers will excuse us in giving these details: we have given them in order that all may see, that the project of printing a French translation of the theo. logical works of Swedenborg, which, when it commenced some years ago, might have appeared a gigantic undertaking, by reason of the feebleness of our means, is, nevertheless, on the point of being realized; provided that those of our brethren in France, and also in other countries of Europe and America, who have hitherto helped us, will kindly continue to encourage and assist our efforts. But in this, as in all other undertakings, we place our confidence in the Lord, who will provide the necessary means.'

[In concluding this interesting notice, we would gladly remind our readers, especially our young readers, who for the most part are, no doubt, busily engaged in acquiring a knowledge of the French language, so necessary in the present state of general education, of the propriety of purchasing the works of Swedenborg in French, so accurately and elegantly translated by M. Le Boys des Guays. The purchase would not only be a useful addition to their library, but enable them, in certain cases, to take a more comprehensive view of the author's meaning, and thus add to their intelligence. It is evident that M. Le Boys des Guays is to France what Mr. Clowes was to England, and Dr. Tafel is to Germany. He is, consequently, deserving of all the support we can render him; and by purchasing the French translations, our brethren in France will be the better enabled to proceed with the publication till all the works are printed.]-EDITOR.

YOUNG MEN'S WEEKLY MEETING, LONDON.

The first annual meeting of this society, which has just taken place at Cross-street Church, affords in its announcement another opportunity for making the existence of the society known to the New Church public,-its objects were fully stated in a notice which appeared in the July number of the Intellectual Repository for 1847. One of its lesser (though not unimportant) uses has been

the ready facility afforded to New Church members and friends visiting, or commencing a residence in London-of an

introduction to their brethren in the metropolis, by visiting its meetings; those, too, who are just beginning to form an acquaintance with the heavenly doctrines of the New Jerusalem, find, in the publicity and easily accessible nature of this society, a valuable assistance in their inquiries after truth. In the proceedings of the past year there is much cause for congratulation to its members, many of whom have had their understandings enlightened, and faith strengthened, by the removal of many apparent difficulties in their study of the doctrines; subjects of the most intricate and speculative character have also received their share of attention. Holding such opinions, and with a desire to fully carry out the objects of the society, its members have had the annexed circular printed, with a view of introducing others to its meetings by its distribution:

"MY DEAR SIR,-Your attention is 'respectfully solicited to a meeting, held in the vestry of the New Church, Crossstreet, Hatton-garden, at eight o'clock in the evening of every Saturday; its object principally is to create a more complete understanding of those writings from which the sublime principles of the New Church are drawn. To this end its members endeavour, by careful study and the interchange of mutual experience, to extract the fullest information from the pages of Emanuel Swedenborg.

"It is, then, submitted to you, that such an institution may be made capable of performing much good, both to individuals and to the church at large; and the end in view by publishing this circular is, that its sphere of usefulness may be extended. Those, therefore, who are in the desire to increase their knowledge of truth, are affectionately invited to visit this society; while those who, by high intelligence, have reached a state which does not require such external information as a public conversation affords, are also invited, that they may impart instruction to others. It will thus be seen that the Young Men's Weekly Meeting' will gladly receive visits from you, and all friends who are disposed to assist in mutual instruction on subjects that all will acknowledge cannot be too well understood.

"Yours respectfully,

"WM. PARKINSON, Secretary. "26, King-street, Holborn, March, 1848."

This appeal of an infant society, which included only nine male members when circumstances compelled them to erect their present place of worship, and which now requires the additional aid of a Sunday School-room, which can be, for the moderate sum stated, added to the chapel, will it is hoped be responded to. In addition to the accommodation afforded as a Sunday School-room, it will afford in cases of necessity, sittings for 30 or 40 persons, and as on Sabbath evenings the chapel is often inconveniently crowded, such additional sittings are often much

needed.

NOTICE TO THE NEW CHURCH PUBLIC. -"Any New Church Friends having duplicate copies of New Church Works, or Manuscript Lectures, or Sermons, may dispose of them usefully through the Committee of the Manchester Tract Society, they being in communication with individuals and small bands of readers, to whom they would be highly acceptable, and by whom they would be made useful in furthering the interests of the New Church."

Died after a short illness, on the 16th Feb. 1848, Mrs. Richardson, of Manchester, wife of Mr. George Richardson, formerly of Derby. She had for many weeks suffered from extreme weakness, arising from a very serious attack of in. fluenza in the early part of the winter; and though at times the prostration of her phy. sical powers was great, her perfect resignation and submission to the Divine will was, at all times, delightfully conspicuous. Instead of murmuring or repining at her sufferings, she would, when undergoing the severest trials, be recounting the many blessings which her grateful heart still delighted to contemplate and to acknowledge; yet scarcely could she be said to die, for whilst conversing, she fell suddenly and unexpectedly into a deep and peaceful slumber, from which she never awoke again to earthly consciousness. She has left behind her, in a long life of christian meekness, purity, and useful ness, what will be ever dearly cherished as a sure and pleasing evidence of her meetness for the society of the spirits of the "just made perfect." During her earlier years she was educated amongst the Independents, but was never very strongly attached to their particular views, or concerned about the interest of her soul, until about fourteen years ago, when her sensitive heart was deeply and painfully affected by the loss of a very pious and affectionate daughter. This event proved, by the Lord's overruling Providence in awakening her mind to a more serious concern about her own salvation, a permament blessing; though until the period of her being brought acquainted with the doctrines of the New Church, about five years ago, she appeared to derive but comparatively little comfort or satisfaction from religion. The more clear and elevated views relating to the Lord Jesus Christ as the one only living and true God, and of the true nature of man and his relation to the spiritual world, and especially the true character of the Divine Word and its spiritual sense as unfolded in those doctrines, were a source of very great joy and comfort to her mind, and were, doubtless, eminently useful in preparing her for the great change that so shortly awaited her. Often did she express her deep regret at not having been earlier introduced to them, though she consoled herself with the assurance that even this apparent loss was equally over

ruled by the goodness and wisdom of the Lord; and her inability, through sickness and other circumstances, to enjoy more intercourse with those more advanced in the knowledge and life of the Heavenly Doctrines, was ever regarded by her as one of her greatest privations. To attend the meetings and public services of the New Church, was one of her choicest pleasures; and often did she exclaim how much she desired to publish to all, the precious truths that had so much refreshed her own spirit, from the propa. gation and reception of which she ever anticipated the fullest of earthly and heavenly blessedness. She was one of the tenderest and most affectionate parents, and her disinterested solicitude and sympathy for all with whom she was in any degree intimate, was one of the leading features of her sweet and heavenly disposition. So continually was she impressed with a sense of her own weakness and imperfection, that to seek to magnify or extol her virtues, would be contrary to that spirit of humility which characterised her life on earth; but this brief outline of her life and character, as a last tribute of affection, and of dutiful remembrance, could not be consistently or conscientiously witheld. "Blessed are they that do his Commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city." -Rev. xxii. 14. C. R.

Died of rapid consumption, on the 10th of February, 1848, in the 20th year of her age, Miss Emma Smith, daughter of Mr. John Smith, of Ipswich. Her parents speak of her as being of so amiable a dis. position, so gentle in her manners, so winning and affectionate, as never to have caused them a moment's uneasiness or called forth the slightest reprehension. She was indeed in a state of simple innocence and good, and had made some progress in the knowledge of the New Church Doctrines, and was delighted whenever an opportunity presented itself whereby she might be useful in their dissemination. She passed from this natural state of existence almost without a struggle-her end was as though sinking into a quiet and gentle sleep. The minister of the society at Ipswich, improved the bereavement by delivering a discourse on the nature of heaven and heavenly joy,

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