of antinomianism fearlessly met and proved from the word of God and also from the writings of Dr. Owen and others to be utterly groundless. The fourth chapter proves that the obedience unto death of the Surety is his people's justifying righteousness; that justification must not be confounded with pardon, they being distinct blessings; objections to imputed righteousness answered; and the arminian driven from all his refuges of lies by the numerous scriptures quoted, and the judicious comments given thereon. The fifth chapter considers the atonement of Christ, as sacrificial, propitiatory, and redemptory: the efficacious and definite nature of the atonement is here argued from its correspondence with the typical sacrifices under the old testament; and the propitiation and redemption of the church are illustrated from the old and also from the new testament scriptures. The sixth chapter treats on particular redemption, when some additional considerations are advanced to prove that Christ died for the sheep only-Christ the kinsman of those whose Redeemer he is; his intercession co-extensive with his sacrifice; particular redemption inferred from the nature of the covenant, the unity of intention in the Persons of the Godhead, &c. &c. Mr. Eccles concludes with some strong appeals to the opposers of these truths, and wields the sword of the Spirit with much judgment and ability. Had our limits permitted we should have given one or two extracts. But we must conclude our remarks by referring to the work itself, which we have read with much pleasure; and as the writer is situated in that dark part of the kingdom where Popery is nearly predominant, we pray he may be kept bold for truth, contending earnestly in the spirit of his Lord for those important doctrines which he has throughout this volume so well advanced and supported. Pastoral Remains of the late Mr. THIS basket of ministerial fragments, gathered up as a memorial of a highly gifted and greatly respected servant of Jesus Christ, is published for the pecuniary benefit of his bereaved family. This of itself is sufficient recommendation. We beg to add however that its merits, even irrespective of this, demand our most cordial recommendation of it. It contains four Sermons, besides many Letters, and a very interesting Memoir. George Comb was a good and a faithful man. His death though it be gain to him is indeed a great loss to his sorrowing people, and long will it be ere they find a successor possessing his stern love of the truth and unflinching faithfulness in the delivery of it. The Baptism of the Spirit; or, Circumcision of the Heart: a Companion in Tribulation; in Letters. By John Wade. Vol. 1. 12mo. pp. 416. London: Palmer and Son. THIS Volume, which was published in five parts, consists of letters addressed to various persons who were greatly exercised in soul afflictions, and, as such, is calculated under the Lord's blessing to be very useful to the deeply tried and afflicted of his children. The writer proves himself in very deed to be their companion in tribulation, and in an experimental manner sets forth the many soul exercises, trying providences, powerful temptations, mental agony and soul distress arising from indwelling sin and the crafty workings of Satan, which having himself passed through, are delineated in a faithful and affec tionate manner; and then as a scribe well instructed he directs his readers to the great Physician, who is ready and willing, and has pledged himself at the appointed time to arise and to deliver them from all their enemies, external and internal, blessing them with joy and peace in believing, and finally taking them home to eternal glory, where sin and sorrow shall never enter, and where they shall be with Christ for ever and ever. In reference to the believer having fellowship with Christ in his sufferings, Mr. Wade has devoted a few of his pages more particularly; and we feel assured they will be read with much approval by many of our readers who, perhaps, may not have so fully considered the depth and importance of the subject. THE position laid down in this title page scarcely any one will have a wish to subvert. All will say knowledge is valuable. And the outcry about this, now a day, is so loud, that it quite overpowers the suggestion, may not knowledge in some men's minds, be like a sharp tool in the hands of a little child, and tend more to injury than to benefit. In nature the ground is prepared before the seed is cast in: in grace it is so likewise: and we are disposed to think that the simile may be borne out in reference to the public, as a great human mass, which some loud-shouting philanthrophists seem more eager to make wise than to make good. The power of doing either, however, unless their efforts be blessed of God, is equally above their reach; and while we always regard with approbation every effort to ameliorate human woe, and to lesson the weight entailed by sin upon hu man wretchedness, we do not sumpathize much with those lofty minds who think they can assist the Almighty, and by their sage counsel help him so much better to govern the world which he hath made. This author seems to be of such a character; we have perused his work, therefore, with but little pleasure, and cannot, for this reason, recommend it to the notice of our readers. Songs in the Night. By Susannah Harrison. 32mo. pg. 210. London, Palmer and Son. ANOTHER new edition of a work of our heavenly Father dwelt long in by one who in the wise dispensation tribulation's valley. Her harpings there, though like the nightingale's poured forth almost always in the gloom, have a sweetness which will give her name a place and a memorial amongst Zion's much loved minstrels. Her little volume has long been a favourite with us, and if there should happen to be any of our readers to whom it is yet unknown, we cheerfully recommend it to their notice. A Mite for the Treasury. By Samuel THIS is a third edition of a series of letters now pretty generally known. They are upon experimental subjects, and describe in encouraging and vivid language the pathway to Zion. The author having himself partaken somewhat largely of those trying dispensations which in their measure fall to the lot of all God's children, is enabled to meet them in their various circumstances of difficulty, and to comfort them with the comfort wherewith he himself was comforted of God. Our cordial recommendation of the work accompanies this new edition of it, with our prayers likewise that it may continue as before to be blessed of God to the spiritual advantage of the Lord's family. POETRY. JESUS THE POOR SINNER'S PLEA. Jesus thou refuge of my weary soul, If I dear Lord can find a shelter there, The shafts of sin fly round on every side, And ofttimes pierce and wound me to the heart; I stand amazed, not knowing where to hide, Till thou, dear Jesus, bid my fears depart. My foes are many, and my nature vile Till I am lost in these unbounded seas. Yet thou, dear Jesus, once the wine-press trod, And Satan's fiery darts at thee were hurl'd; Thy manhood trembled at the mighty load, The vile pollution of a guilty world. Thus on thy pure and on thy spotless head, Were placed my pond'rous load of crimson sins; Thus blessed Lamb thou sufferedst in my stead, And everlasting righteousness brought in. Now in thy righteousness alone I stand, Almighty Lord! what boundless love was this! Reason to fathom it hath no pretence; THE DESIRE OF THE EYES REMOVED. EZEKIEL Xxiv. 16. Written after three children-Joseph, Ruth, and Benjamin-had been removed by death within four days. Feb. 1841. Father divine! thou God of love! Though hedged with thorns on every hand, Lord, this should be my conduct now, "Behold! O son of man! I take 'T was thus on me thy hand was stay'd Transplanted from this wilderness, They lov'd to sing of Jesus here, They often sang that so 't would be, Help me, dear Lord, to sing thy sovereign Although it pierced my troubled mind; 'T was love to them, nor less to me, They're gone before, but I shall meet 66 GRACIOUS Lord, we bow before thee, Suppliants at thy throne of grace: Manifest thyself unto us In th' appointed means of grace; Thou hast choicest blessings promised Unto all who seek thy face, Through the mediumPublic worship, prayer and praise. Lord, thy presence we have witnessed In this house--thine house of prayer ; On thy bounties we have feasted, THE SPIRITUAL MAGAZINE, ZION'S AND CASKET. "For there are Three that bear record in heaven, the FATHER, the WORD, and the HOLY GHOST: and these Three are One."-1 John v. 7. Earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints."-Jude 3. Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.”—1 Tim. iii. 6. JULY, 1841. LIGHT AT EVENTIDE; OR, MAN'S EXTREMITY JEHOVAH'S GRACIOUS OPPORTUNITY. My dear aged Brother, I po most heartily rejoice with you that you now appear by the rich and abundant grace of God as one" born out of due time." Threescore years and ten had run out their various changes, before ever one single ray of divine life beamed its sacred influence upon your benighted soul, translating you from the power of darkness into the kingdom of God's dear Son. I do not wonder that your whole soul seems swallowed up with amazement and gratitude upon the contemplation of the mighty change that has been effected, in the opening of your blind eyes to behold, not only your guilty and ruined condition as a daring rebel against the majesty of heaven, but in some happy degree the way of life and salvation through the blood-shedding of the Lord Jesus Christ, has been manifested to your believing mind. I hail you as a brother. beloved of the Lord Jesus, who has at length brought you, even at the close of a long life devoted to the service of Satan, to put your trust under the wings of July, 1841.] the Almighty. The name of Jesus must ever prove precious to your soul; and the glory of his grace, in so freely imparting the blessing of salvation, a source of never-failing consolation to your ransomed spirit. The hour I spent with you last evening cannot easily be forgotten by me; it was a time of refeshing from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power. The communion of saints, even in this low land of toil and suffering, is an unspeakable blessing; indeed it should be regarded as a covenant mercy: hence the Saviour himself hath said, "Wherever two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am inthe midst of them, and that to bless them." It is true our ages are different, and the means employed by the Holy Spirit to bring about in a way of enjoyment the glories of a free grace salvation; but the end and the effect is one and the same; so that we are brought heartily to say, "Doubtless and I count all things but as dung and dross, for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath loved us, and given himself for us." You cheerfully acknowledge that it is by the grace of God you are what you U |