the heathen shall come and join in worship with us in the temple of the Lord! The church of God shall then have no separate interests, and consequently no divided affections. Mutual jealousies and animosities shall be forgotten, and every vestige of its former discord shall be for ever obliterated. Such, I trust, is the subject matter of your fervent prayers; and such, I trust, will continue to be the object of your unwearied exertions. Whatever diffìculties, brethren, you may experience in your work, yet know, for your en couragement, that you have the full tide of prophecy in your favour. Your final success is not a matter of doubtful speculation, bat of absolute certainty. The day is expressly foretold in Scripture; and surely that day cannot now be far off, when the heathen shall appoint to themselves one head, and one king; in allegiance to whom they shall all cheerfully unite, and under whose protection they shall all surely be gathered. Io that day,' according to the prophet, there shall be One Lord, and his name One.' Every false god shall be abandoned, and every false worship shall be abolished; and as Jesus Christ shall be the centre of their unity in whom they shall meet, so the gospel of Christ shall be the rule of their unity by which they shall all walk. There shall be one fold and one Shepherd.' Were it not for want of room, we would insert also the illustration of his third particular, under the last head, that they shall all be united together in love and affection.' Page 121, 122. We recommend the diligent perusal of it by those who are in possession of the volume; and we shall be glad of an opportunity to insert it in our Magazine as a bright display of the geMuine influence of the gospel in the soul of the preacher; and as peculiarly applied to produce among Christians of all denominations the spirit of brotherly love. thus considered:1. The Medium of blessedness which God has appointed. 2. The Blessings which are to be communicated through this medium. 3. The Means which Christians are to use, in order to warrant their expectation of the promised blessings; and, 4. The Grounds of hope which may encourage their expectation; among which he mentions that impediments are yielding,-prejudices are melting away, and unusual fervour of united and holy zeal is kindled, general expectation is excited, - and the work is actually begun on earth.' The whole is calculated to promote that great cause in which British Christians feel their hearts so deeply engaged. 6 The Report of the 12th year of this Institution first gives an account of the state of the settlements on the Rio Pongas, where about 120 children are under the care of the Missionaries. Several of the native Chiefs are desirous of the establishment of schools in the interior: but little success was expected among the adults on a coast where the minds and morals of the people had been depraved by the Slave Trade, some promoters of which, it seems, had given presents to the Foolah King to drive the Missionaries out of the country. The Missionaries have not yet attained the native language; and therefore have done little in the way of publicly preaching the gospel. This, the Report says, is not inuch to be regretted; for the state of the native mind on that score, seems at present to be so unfavourable to any serious attention to Christianity, that the Missionaries will probably gain ground more rapidly by a diligent care of the young, than by prematurely bringing Christian truth before the adult natives.' While we commend the instruction of the children, we cannot but lament that attempts to should be thought hopeless or prepreach the gospel to the heathen mature. This was not the language of the apostles, who implicitly obeyed the command of Christ, Preach the gospel to every creature.' Education, however import of January they joined the other Missionaries at Bashia. Thus,' says the Report, the African mission is laying its foundations wide and deep, in the instruction of a great number of native children.' Two more Students, of promising talents, from the Berlin seminary, have been engaged by the Society to whom ordination is promised by the Bishop of Konigsberg, who will then come over to this country, and proceed to Africa. It is proposed to select a few suitable persons from congregatious of converted Africans now in America, and to place them as Catechists in Africa, under the direction of the Missionaries. We sincerely wish that this method may prove useful. What triumph,' says the proposer of this scheme, can be imagined greater than the propagation of the gospel in injured Africa, whence so many wretched men have been dragged into slavery by those very men themselves who, having suffered under worldly cupidity, would become, on their return home, the best pledge of a real change of sentiment in their former masters!' The latter part of the Report strongly urges the propriety of extending missionary efforts to the vast regions of the East, which British Christians, of all denominations, are now loudly called upon to make; and it is certainly their duty, at this peculiar crisis, when the Charter of the East India Comany is about to be renewed, to assert, as with one voice, their determination to redeem the character of this Christian nation, to repent of its past negligence and ingratitude, and to express its sense of the divine mercies toward it, by endeavouring wisely, but zealously, to communicate to its most distant dependencies the word of life and salvation.' The Report concludes with a Statement of the Society's Funds, which appear to be in a flourishing condition; the income of the last year having been about £ 2680, and their expenditure about 1820. The Society also possess in the funds, £4000 three per cent, consols ; 1000 three per cent.reduced; and 2400 in Exchequer bills: but the Society was under obligations to the amount of 1200, or more. The Speech of his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, in the House' of Lords, on the Catholic Question, April 21, 1812. With Proofs and Illustrations, 4to, 3s.. 6 THE Catholics of Ireland have found an able advocate in the Duke of Sussex, who appears by this speech to have studied the subject with great attention. His Highness labours to lessen the differences between the Catholic and Protestant religion. Though we have not,' says he, the same number of Sacraments, yet, except one, we observe the forms of all the others; and although auricular confession is not enjoined, it is strongly recommended; and even our service of the visitation of the sick, the complete absolution of the priests, copied word for word from their ritual, is to be found. This same remark holds equally good with the greatest part of the liturgy.' His Highness also speaks highly of the attachment of the Catholics to the royal family; and produces the following evidence, which perhaps may not satisfy all our readers:-I have observed (in the foreign seminaries) particularly at Rome, the pictures of their Majesties exhibited in their public halls, as an incontrovertible testimony of their loyalty and allegiance.' His Highness concludes by saying, If we are united among ourselves, by the consciousness that we have all equal rights in the constitution, we need dread neither foreign nor domestic foe; and the interest every man will then take in the welfare of the empire, must give an additional stimulus to his industry and his exertions." These are my sentiments,' Among the Proofs and Illustra tions' in the Appendix, we find the Answers of the six foreign Roman Catholic Universities to the Ques-, tions proposed to them in 1788. These questions were, 1. Has the Pope or Cardinals, or any body of weш, or any individual of the Church of Rome, any civil authority, power, or jurisdiction, or preeminence whatsoever within the realm of England? 2. Can the Pope, &c. absolve or dispense with his Majesty's subjects from their oath of allegiance, upon any pretext whatsoever? 3. Is there any priaciple in the Catholic faith by which Catholics are justified in not keeping faith withiferetics, in any transactious either of a public or private nature? All these questions are answered in the negative, and, apparently, in a satisfactory manBer. These papers may be perused with advantage by all who wish to make up their minds on this very important question. Ir is now nearly two years since a volume of considerable size was given to the world, entitled A Calm Enquiry into the Scripture Doctrine on the Person of Christ, &c. by the Rev. Tho. Belsham.' This work is professedly designed to enter into ail the parts of the argument, and to put an end to the long-agitated questions on this important point; and it is regarded by many advocates of the Socinian scheine as an opus palmariun. On these accounts, it is with some surprise and disappointment that I have not been able to learn that any REPLY has been published, or is intended from any quarter. The work appears to me capable of being fairly and satisfactorily refuted : but such a refutatiou would require larger scope than the limits of a review or a pamphlet. The principles of Mr. B.'s Enquiry should be carefully analyzed, every text critically re-examined, every part of his reasoning sifted, and the latent but primary and extensive sources of fallacy should be detected. If any gentleman to whose notice. this may come, has in hand such a work, it will materially oblige the writer to be informed of it; either through the medium of your useful Magazine, or by a private letter, to the care of Mr. Josiah Conder, Bucklersbury, London. If no such communication be made within two or three months, he will perhaps feel himself bound to attempt such a work; but most reluctantly, not merely because the daily urgencies of a laborious station render any new engagement very unwelcome, but because he wishes to see the desired work executed in a much more able and complete manner than he can presume to hope that his own abilities are equal to. Yours, &c. X. Y. SELECT LIST OF RELIGIOUS PUBLICATIONS. Sermons by the Rev. J. Grant, A. M. 8vo, 10s. 6d. The Legislative Authority of Revealed Grace: an Essay on the GospelDispensation; with an Appendix ou the Atonement By W. Bennett. 8vo, 7s. 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Carmichael, has been granted to the Negroes, are already become apparent. Mr. Wray informs the Directors that, on hearing of the death of Dr. Vanderkemp, he preached a funeral sermon for him; when about 900 persons attended in the chapel, besides 200, or more, who stood about the doors and windows. Mr. Davies also, at George Town (formerly called Staebrook) had at least 600 hearers when he preached on the same occasion. The Governor has made a present of 6 Joes (or about 107) to Mr. Wray, for his encouragement in the work; and 10 Joes to Mr. Davies. The worthy Governor appears to be very desirous of promoting the instruction of the Negroes, and of the soldiers' children, and also of sending a Mission to the native Indians in the interior. On the 15th of May, Mr. Wray baptized fourteen adult Negroes, and afterwards, several of their children. On the 23d, a disturbance happened among the slaves, occasioned by a dispute with their masters respecting their food. The Manager of the estate where this happened, talked seriously with them on the subject; and instead of inflicting corporal punishment, prohibited them from coming to the chapel. This answered the purpose. Mr. Wray went and expostulated with them on the baseness and ingratitude of their conduct; and they soon made due submission, and were restored to their privileges. Thus," said the Manager, very judiciously, By making Religion a reward of good conduct, beneficial effects may be expected, and more severe punishments avoided." 66 The Governor has recently made a regulation of a most important nature-Formerly, the expence attending the marriage ceremonies (or Ondertreuwing, as it was called) amounted to 15 Joes (or about 27%) which, to many persons, was almost a prohibition but his Excellency has ordained that, with those classes of the inhabitants who were prevented from marrying by the formentioned causes, the publication of the banns once in the papers of the colony, and for three successive Sundays in St. George's Church, shall be sufficient." The moral effect of this wise regulation may be very considerable, Mr. Davies, at George Town, is proceeding very prosperously in the erection of a commodious chapel and a dwelling-house. The Governor has subscribed 10 Joes (about 17.) The inhabitants have contributed £600. or more. The poor Negroes have collected not less than 60. by means of half a bit (twopence-halfpenny) each. The prospect of success is very pleasing. Mr. Davies, in a letter, says, "Had you been here yesterday, you would have rejoiced to see the vast numbers that filled, not only the place, but also the whole plat of ground on which the School-house stands. At the same time, your hearts would have ached to see such multitudes, among whom were many women with children at the breast, and old people on crutches, obliged to stand out of doors in the burning sun, at noon, until the congregation within were dismissed." "The members of the church assist Mrs. Davies and myself in cate chising them; without which, preaching is useless, A short sermon on the subject, immediately afterwards, is better understood, Even in the sermon, it is necessary to ask them questions, so that some one or other of them may answer you quite loud, that all the rest may hear. The method I have taken lately (since so many have attended) is this:-At 董事 3 H six o'clock, Sabbath-morning, they are catechised, and have a short sermon; then they go out at one side of the house; the people who have been standing round the house come in at the other side; so that the place, which will hold 400, in the way they sit, is filled again. We proceed with them as with the others. A little after nine they all go out. They come again at one; and the two congregations are out between three and four o'clock. At half-past ten in the morning, and_at five in the afternoon, I preach to the Whites and Free People. But I find these six times preaching too much for me. I am hardly able to move on Monday. More than 1000 attend. The soldiers' children I have offered to teach gratuitously; but the Governor has written to the Duke of York, to allow me a smali salary for the purpose." The Governor has also granted a piece of ground, for the purpose of building a chapel at Mahaica. TOBAGO. Mr. Elliott informs the Directors that his chapel is finished, and was opened in May last. The congregation, he says, increases; and the Negroes on the estates attend better than usual. I am often informed by the overseers of estates, that the Negroes are overheard reproving one another for sin. Although we have reason to lament the want of usefulness, yet there is reason to rejoice that the Gospel is preached to so inany souls, that the morals of some are improved; and we hope there is here and there one who will for ever rejoice in redeeming love. TRINIDAD. . MR. ADAMS is very diligently employed in this island, besides the usual services on the Lord's Day, when he preaches to the Whites, &c. he instructs the Negroes on the Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday evenings. On Wednesday evening he preaches to the White people, aud on Thursday evening goes to the Barracks. On Saturday he and Mrs. Adam meet the singers; and on Sunday afternoon, the children of the Sunday Schools, who are 70 or more in number. On the first Wednesday of the month, when it is moou-light, he gives them a sermon; and on the first Monday evening of the month, he holds a prayer-meeting, for the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. These labours, we trust, will not be in vain in the Lord. THE FIRST AUTUMNAL MEETING OF THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY will be held, (Deo volente) at BRISTOL, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the 6th, 7th, and 8th days of October. The services are arranged in the following manner : Tuesday Morning, In the parish church of St. Mary, Redcliffe, the Rev. JOHN WILCOX, A. M. Minister of Ely Chapel, Lecturer of St. George's, Southwark, and Chaplain to the Right Hon. the Earl of Kingston, will preach. Tuesday Evening, At Bridge-street Chapel, the Rev. ALEXANDER WAUGH, A. M. of London, will preach. Wednesday Morning, The Rev. GEORGE CLAYTON, of Walworth, will preach at Castle Green Chapel. Wednesday Evening, The Rev. ROWLAND HILL, M. A. Minister of Surry Chapel, &c. will preach at the Tabernacle. Thursday Morning, A Meeting of the Friends of Missions to the Heathen, will be held at the Chapel, Castle Green, for the purpose of forming an Auxiliary Society, in aid of the Missionary Society which was instituted in London in the year 1795; and whose operations, in various parts of the globe, are so extended, as to need the most strenuous and generous support of the religious public in all parts of the United |