excellent platform for reformation is always before us.

May that blessing, which is from above, be upon every reader, that whatever has been represented that is evil, may be detested and rejected: fo, on the contrary, may all that has been exhibited, which is lovely, honest, and of good report, be the abundant portion of every heart!

A Discourse, (addressed chiefly to Parents) on the Duty and Advantages of Inoculating Children with the Cow

Pock.

Preached in the Chapel of St. Edmund, in Dudley, on Sunday, Feb. 14, 1802. By Luke Brooker, LL.D. Minister of the said Chapel. 20 p. 4to. Is. 6d. [Dedicated to Dr. Jenner.]

INOCULATION for the small-pox has been compared to a boat, which might be used as a means of passing over a dangerous river in safety. It must, however, be confessed, there was sometimes danger of the boat being overset by some sudden and unexpected accident. What gratitude and honours, then, are due to the man who has erected a bridge over this dangerous river, which is at all times ftrong, and safe, and easy? What adoring thankfulness and praise are due to God, "who teacheth man knowledge," for the wonderful and merciful discovery of the Vaccine Inoculation?

Dr. Booker has performed an essential service to his own flock, and to the public, in preaching and printing this sensible and pious discourse on this interesting subject. We agree with the preacher, that while matters of eternal concernment to man-matters which relate to the health, the salvation of the soul, ought to occupy every minister's principal attention,-no pastor who feels a real affection for his flock, who regards them as his brethren and his children, will think even such duties as appertain to their corporeal welfare of so little moment as entirely to pass them by; -especially when they relate to health and sickness, to life and death." The Son of man came "to save 'mens' lives," as well as to redeem their souls.

We cordially and earnestly re

A Collection of above 600 Hymns, designed as a New Supplement to Dr. Watts's Psalms and Hymns. By the Rev. E. Williams, D.D. and the Rev. J. Boden. 2d Edition. 18mo. 35. 6d.

HAVING given our opinion of this judicious and valuable selection in our Review of the first edition, we shall only add, that we are glad to find the respectable authors have, in this edition, by the omission of the Musical Index, &c. been enabled very considerably to reduce the price; and thereby make it more generally acceptable to Dissenting congregations.

THE intimate connection lately formed between the author and our Magazine, precludes offering an opinion upon the present volume, which is indeed unnecessary, as we have repeatedly given our sentiments in their favour in reviewing the former volumes.

The subjects of the disourses are, 1. Universal Good News. Mark xvi. 15.; - 2. Parable of the Sower, Matt. xiii. S.; -3. Conversion of Lydia, Acts xvi. 14.; - 4. En. mity of the Carnal Mind, Rom. viii. 7.; — 5. Martha and Mary, Luke X. 41, 42.; —6. Religion or Ruin, Ezek. xviii. 30; 7. Lot's Deliverance, Gen. xix. 24 to 26.; Irresolution Repaired, 1 Kings xviii. - 9. Sin Dethroned; 19

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Universal Holiness, Zech. iv. 20.;

11. Good Hope through Grace, 2 Thes. ii. 16.; 12. Looking unto Jesus, Heb. xii. 2.; — 13. HappiBess of being with Chrift, John xvii. 24.

Gentlemen who have been used to read these Sermons in their families, will be gratified to find the Svo edition worthy a place in their parlours or libraries; and that, as the former volumes fall out of print, they will be reprinted uniform with this, in both the fizes. The Humble Confidence of the Dying Believer: a Funeral Sermon for Walter Taylor, Esq. delivered at Southampton, May 8, 1803. By the Rev. William Kingsbury, M. A. 76 pages. 15.

THIS discourse is founded on 2 Tim. i. 12. I know in whom I have believed," &c. These words are considered by the author, as containing (1) "A realizing prospect, and a solemn contemplation, of a most important season nearly approaching, which produce (2.) Anxious apprehension in the mind; and this is relieved by (3.) A well supported confidence, and a personal consciousness of that confidence; resulting in (4.) Solid satisfaction, unshaken fortitude, and the sweetest placidity of mind, even in the immediate prospect of death, judgment, and eternity." These interesting particulars are largely treated and practically improved. The whole is concluded with an account of the deceased, who appears to have been an early disciple of the Lord, when he derived very considerable advantage from the ministry of the excellent Mr. Jones, formerly Curate of St. Saviour's. He was professedly a Dissenter, and a Deacon of the Church at Southampton; but cultivated a friendly acquaintance with some of the members and ministers of the eftablishment, and enjoyed a high place in the esteem of Mr. Romaine, who was his frequent guest. Several of Mr. Romaine's letters to him are printed in the 8th volume

of his works.

"His genius for mechanics, and

his uncommon skill in that branch of the arts, although it had to struggle with all the difficulties of a contracted education, forced its way into merited observation; and has been admired by some of the most able philosophical writers." His inventions also appear to have been eminently useful, and have contributed much to the advantage of the navy. His fortune, honour. ably acquired, was devoted to the glory of God and the good of man

kind.

He possessed a benevolent heart; he was a father to the poor, and a generous master to his workmen. He not only maintained the worship of God in his own family, but erected a chapel adjoining his country-dwelling, which was sup plied both by Clergyman and Dissenters. He was the first person in his neighbourhood who encouraged village preaching. He was a ge nerous contributor to those chari table institutions which are formed for the sick, for the instruction of children, for the education of preachers, and for the help of poor ministers of various denominations.

After a long, active, and useful life, nature gave way, and death approached, but his end was peace. Throughout a long confinement, he maintained a delightful calmness. In patience, he possessed his soul. The medical gentlemen were struck with his uncommon placidity; and he died without fear, knowing in whom he had believed.

The venerable Mr. Newton, who used to visit him, in a letter to his mournful relict, thus expresses his opinion of Mr. Taylor's religious character:→→

"When I consider the nature, magnitude, and intricacy of his bu siness; the weight that must have been on his mind, in contriving and improving his machinery, his extensive engagements in all the dock-yards; and that, in the midst of all his concerns, when he occa sionally met with a Christian friend, he could throw them all aside, and converse on the great things of God, as if he had nothing else upo his mind, I am ready to pronounce him, not only a true Christian; but one of the most eminent in our land.”

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Memoir of the late Rev. Joseph Horsey, of Portsea. By John Shoveller. With Mr. Horsey's last Farewell Atdress to his Church, a short time previous to his Decease. Also the Funeral Sermon, delivered at the Interment, by Daniel Miall; to which is added, an Elegy, by Mrs. Saffrey, Portsea. 80 pp. 25. sewed. THESE memoirs, we are inform ed, were not intended to exhibit to the world a character of any considerable celebrity in the circles of literature and science; but chiefly to gratify the wishes of many friends; and to hand down to posterity an example worthy of inita. tion. Mr. Horsey is here represented as a man of singular piety, superiority of intellect, and eminent benevolence. As a preacher, his talents were highly esteemed, and his labours rendered useful to many. We are not favoured with any abstracts of Mr. Horsey's manuscripts in these memoirs, as it was his particular request, a short time previous to his decease, that they should all be destroyed. The sub. stance of his last address to his people, however, was taken down at the time it was delivered, and is annexed to these memoirs. The retrospect he takes of his ministration among his people, may be considered as both ingenious and instructive. "It is now," says he, "twenty years ago since I was set apart to the pastoral office over this church; during which time, many important events have taken place respecting you. One hundred of our members have died and left the church militant, we hope, to join the church triumphant, This teaches us the uncertainty of life with all its enjoyments, and urges the necessity of great seriousness, and an actual readiness for our great change, from a conviction that we shall very soon be called to follow them. Thirty of our bre

thren and sisters have been dismissed to other churches; by which we are taught, that here we have no continuing city; that it is altogether uncertain where our lot will be cast, and how we shall be situated in the present world. But, the most painful of all to relate is, that thirty-eight of our members, who once made a great profession of attachment to Christ and his cause, have been separated from us on account of sin. This calls upon us to be exceedingly circumspect in our walk and conversation before the world; and to be always on our watch against the very appearance of evil; as well as to be very earnest

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prayer to him who is able to keep us from falling; that by his power we may be kept, through faith, unto eternal salvation."

"Mr. Miall, in his sermon, bears an honourable testimony of Mr. H., who was a man, that well supported the Christian cha racter; who constantly filled up his public station as a minister and a Christian; and who, in his temper, was particularly amiable and affectionate." "Twenty-eight years (says Mr. Miall) I have stood in connection with him as a minister, and in all that time, scarcely heard an angry word; and rarely did the sun go down upon his wrath." As Mr. Horsey's life was marked with prudence, generosity, and piety, so in his death, he manifested a mind resigned, placid, and most devoutly occupied He died Sept. 4, 1802, aged 65 years.