immersion, and only upon a profession of penitence for sin and faith in Christ, and has written and published a volume in defence of these sentiments. On the contrary, the Rev. H. J. Gamble, about four years since, was a minister of a strict communion Baptist church-and, as such, refused to allow any person, who had not upon a profession of faith been immersed, admission to communion at the table of our Lord-he, however, has renounced his former opinions on the subject of Baptism, both as to subjects and mode; he now believes it to be scriptural to baptize infants by sprinkling, and has become a minister in an Independent Church. Mr. Gamble having read Mr. Noel's work, has deemed it proper to subject it to examination, and to controvert the opinions, on the Baptist controversy, which are therein advanced.

These circumstances are confirmatory of the opinion we have long entertained, namely, that more importance is attached, by many good men, to this controversy than properly belongs thereto. Our judgment is that the preponderance of evidence is against the opinions held by our Baptist friends. Yet we must admit that they advance many plausible arguments in support of their peculiar views. These are sometimes put forth with an air of dogmatism which we deem to be highly unwarrantable. We will not, however, undertake to say, that writers on the other side of the controversy have been in this respect altogether undeserving of censure.

We have read Mr. Gamble's work with much attention, and, generally, we have been able to concur in the sentiments he has expressed. It is a very able, concise, popular defence of Infant baptism; and contains very valuable criticisms on some of the most difficult texts, which are usually quoted by the Baptists, in support of their opinions.

HORE PAULINE; Or the Truth of the Scripture History of St. Paul Evinced, by a Comparison of the Epistles which bear his Name with the Acts of the Apostles and with one another. By WILLIAM PALEY, D.D. With Notes and a Supplementary Treatise entitled Hora Apostolica. By the Rev. T. R. BIRKS, A.M. 12mo, 412 pp. Religious Tract Society.

CRITICAL investigation of the books constituting the New Testament, has brought to light a large mass of evidently undesigned and incidental evidence, demonstrative of their genuineness and authenticity. In this department of Biblical study, Dr. Paley has been eminently successful. His work, on this subject, has ever been held in high repute. Its value is enhanced in the edition now before us, by editorial notes, expressing the results of the enquiries of subsequent Biblical critics. The Supplementary work by Mr. Birks is rather more extended than Dr. Paley's; and evidences, that its author possesses admirable talents for this department of Biblical critical investigation. In the Pauline epistles, to which Dr. Paley directed his attention, Mr. Birks has brought out to view a considerable number of additional beautiful incidental facts, illustrative of their coincidence with each other, and with the Acts of the Apostles. He has also successfully applied this method of examination to the four Gospels.

The volume throws important light upon many difficult questions, and affords much valuable assistance for ascertaining the routes of the travels of Jesus Christ and his Apostles in the exercise of their ministry; and also, as the chronological order in which the books of the New Testament were written. Those who are disposed to devote themselves to Biblical studies will find it to be a very cheap and valuable work. We must, however, add, that when another edition is called for, an index of the texts referred to and illustrated, would be a great improvement.

Florence Arnott; or Is She Generous? By AUNT KITTY. Green's Juvenile Library. Imperial 32mo. 121pp. B. L. GREEN.

AUNT KITTY, as an author, is a very great favourite with our young friends. We know, that the reading of "Blind Alice," and "Jessie Graham," created a longing desire for another volume from her pen. "Florence Arnott," assuredly, will be read with intense interest. Those who commence to read it will not be willing to lay it down until they have read it through. It teaches moral lessons, which are of great importance, in a most captivating and impressive manner.

The Holly Tree: A Winter Gift of Original Prose and Poetry. By GEORGE E. AND MYRA SARGENT, with other Contributors. Illustrated by Engravings. Royal 18mo.. 160pp. BENJAMAN L. GREEN.

AN enchanting volume; it is beautifully got up, and it is so replete with attractions-both as to intrinsic excellence and adornment-that it must obtain a general hearty welcome. If Mr. Green can continue to supply youthful readers with such volumes, he will assuredly receive a large share of patronage.

The Domestic Worshipper, consisting of Prayers for Morning and Evening, Hymns and Sacred Songs. Edited by the REV. SAMUEL GREEN. No. I. Crown 8vo. 48pp. B. L. GREEN.

DESIGNED to assist those Christians who require such aid, in conducting family worship. The Editor specially intends to aid Mother's who have to conduct family worship. Some of the works of this class are too expensive for extensive use. This work is to be completed at such a price as will render it generally available. It is also to contain hymns, and a plan of Scripture reading, adapted to domestic worship. Judging from the part now before us, we entertain a highly favourable opinion of the work.

The Teacher's Friend. No. I.

Containing a Sermon to the Little Ones. By REV. S. G. GREEN. B. L. GREEN.

ADMIRABLY adapted to engage the attention of children, and to impart to young minds religious knowledge.

A Biblical and Theological Dictionary. tive Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. SAMUEL GREEN. No. I. B. I. GREEN.

Designed as an Illustra-
Sixth Edition. By REV.

WE have already given this work our hearty commendation. It is an excellent work, and we believe the cheapest of its kind. We recommend

our friends, if convenient, to purchase the volume at once, in preference to buying it in parts.

Characters, Scenes, and Incidents of the Reformation. Part II. Monthly Series. RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY.

AFFORDING a considerable amount of important information, concerning the leading men and events connected with the revival of true religion in the sixteenth century. It is a valuable work, and should be extensively circulated among young persons.

Notes on the Scripture Lessons for 1849. 12mo. 146pp.

SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.

WE have on several occasions borne our testimony to the excellency of the notes on Scripture Lessons published by the Sunday School Union. Those now before us appear to be equal to any of their predecessors. Sunday-school teachers, who carefully study the notes will derive from them very great assistance in explaining the Scriptures to their classes. We understand that they are prepared for publication by a minister of the Gospel, who is equally distinguished for the Catholicity of his sentiments, his Biblical knowledge, and literary ability.

Sunday School Teachers' Class Register and Diary for 1850. SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.

SUNDAY School Teachers will find this to be a very useful work. It contains ruled pages for registering the names, residences, and attendances, of the scholars. Forms for recording subscriptions received for books, &c. A Calendar, Tables of lessons, Ruled pages for notes on the Lessons for the day, and other useful arrangements. The Class Register may be had separate from the Diary.

The Union Tune Book; a Selection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, for use in Congregations and Sunday Schools. TREBLE PART. SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.

A VERY convenient and cheap work. It contains the Treble of 371 Tunes, is so portable that it may be carried in the waistcoat pocket, and so cheap as that almost every one may afford its purchase.

The Bible Class Magazine. Vol. II. 1849. SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.

The Sunday School Union Magazine. Vol. VI. 1849. SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.

THESE are very instructive and useful works. They are very well conducted and got up; and are published at so low a price, that without a very large circulation, the cost of their production cannot be realized. The Child's Own Book. 1849. SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.

A VERY neat, interesting, and useful work for young children.

The Christian Mirror and Family Journal. January 1850. 8vo. 24pp. PARTRIDGE AND OAKEY.

THE contents of this number present an agreeable variety of excellent pieces, well adapted to interest, instruct, and improve the reader.

Arithmetical Exercises, adapted to Collective Teaching, and suited to every kind of School Organization. By GEORGE WHITE.

Brief Sketch of the Method of Using the Arithmetical Exercises. By GEORGE WHITE. PARTRIDGE AND OAKEY.

THESE Exercises, we think, are admirably adapted for teaching Arithmetic. They will supersede printed Tutors, and greatly diminish expense, and also the labour of the master, or teacher. Each card contains several sums, or exercises, which the scholar has to copy on his slate and work. The correct answer to each sum is contained in a table, which is for the use of a monitor or teacher. For four or five shillings, on this plan, may be obtained enough of materials, exclusive of slates and pencils, to teach arithmetic to three or four hundred children. Their author is, we understand, the head-master in one of our largest and best conducted public Metropolitan day-schools, the scholars in which are remarkable for their proficiency in arithmetic; and also for their general proficiency in scholastic exercises.

EDITOR'S TABLE.

The Remains of the Rev. Ralph Waller, comprising a Memoir of that devoted Minister, and his Lectures on the Doctrine of Sanctification. Edited by the Rev. W. Cooke.

Faith and Assurance. By Samuel Hulme.

Protestantism: Its Hope of the World's Conversion Fallacious.

AN ADDRESS TO CHURCH OFFICERS AND MEMBERS.

THE following address was written by the late Rev. H. TARRANT, when he was labouring in the Winchester Circuit. It has been copied from the Circuit book, and forwarded to us by the Rev. C. R. Hopper; and will, we believe, be very acceptable to our readers.

An Affectionate Appeal to the Officers and Members of the Wesleyan Methodist Association in the Winchester Circuit.

DEAR BRETHREN,-It was agreed, at the last quarterly meeting, that a short address on the following subjects should be presented to you; and we do it in the fear of God, after earnest prayer for the Divine inspiration and blessing, hoping that this sincere appeal to your hearts and consciences may not be in vain, but be productive of lastingly beneficial effects.

To ensure a continuation of spiritual prosperity among us, it is necessary, first, that our Preachers be growingly alive to their own highest interests, ardently seeking a personal increase of experimental and practical godliness. Their own vineyard must be diligently cultivated, and evidently be kept in good order; or they cannot with any degree of propriety or probability of success undertake to water "the garden of their Lord." Whatever natural endowments a preacher may possess, or acquirements he may realise, his acceptability and usefulness principally depend on the increasing spirituality of his own mind. This important fact should never be forgotten. The more acutely we feel for ourselves, the more solicitous shall we be to promote the welfare of others. Useful zeal and ardent piety usually go hand in hand; no twin sisters were ever more closely allied; they spring into life at one and the same time, they rise or fall, live or die, together. To active heartfelt piety

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must be superadded simplicity, punctuality, and unwearied diligence in the discharge of those great duties connected with our sacred calling. Let us, therefore, make a fresh covenant with God, and be determined that his service shall be perfect freedom. Let the love of Christ powerfully constrain us "to persuade men;" and zealously endeavour to promote his glory in their salvation. O, if ever we rise as a people, our preachers must piously lead the way! Brethren, we are responsible-awfully responsible-then let a sense of duty urge us to study, pray, and labour as those who must give

an account.

Next to those who preach, to our different Societies the everlasting Gospel, we beseech every Leader and Sabbath-school Teacher in the Circuit to feel after God; and as feelingly to recommend him to both old and young. Your opportunities of usefulness are great; much greater than some of you really imagine. You are brought into close contact with the experienced saint on the one hand, and with the unthinking sinner on the other; and while you may, with the Divine blessing, edify and build up the former, you may impress and soften down the latter. But your success depends on your individual piety and fidelity. One has justly observed, that "God speaks through a clean trumpet," and the cleaner the trumpet the more distinct and powerful the sound; for the words of a good man are weighty; they do not fall lightly on the ear, or glide unimpressively off the mind, but springing from the Spirit they penetrate the soul, and produce the most beneficial effects. Leaders, in imitation of your Lord and Master, "that great Shepherd of the sheep," go before your classes; practically show them the influence of inward religion. This will effectually secure their confidence, and predispose them to listen to your instructions; and let our teachers do the same, then as a natural consequence the same results will follow.

Here it may be necessary to observe, that although the efficiency of good advice is, to a considerable extent, dependent on the religious fervour of him who gives it, yet, if "an angel from heaven" were to advise, or teach, or preach, no good end would be answered thereby, if the people for their part were inattentive and forgetful. It remains, therefore, for those who are taught to receive the word with all meekness; to ponder it in their hearts and faithfully reduce it to practice. Brethren, "be ye doers of the word." Endeavour to make due improvement of your present advantages bearing fruit in full proportion to the nature and amount of your privileges. Labour especially to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace; recollecting that charity is the brightest grace that God can inspire, and the best feeling that man can cherish. Whatever attainments you make, if you are deficient of Christian charity-that is undissembled love to God and one anotheryou are defective indeed! Look well to this, and let "all wrath and clamour, and envy and evil speaking, be put away from you with all malice." Cultivate the peaceful temper of the meek and lowly Jesus; then will the God of love and peace be with you.

In conclusion, we call your attention to a subject intimately connected with your existence as a branch of the Wesleyan Methodist Association. Our cause cannot be kept up without temporal support; it is impossible. If, therefore, you really wish well to our Zion, and pray sincerely for its prosperity, temporally assist it as much as you can. A Gospel not supported is a Gospel not valued, and that which is not properly estimated is not cordially nor beneficially received. The following precept is binding on all who are able to act upon it, "Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things." Great sacrifices are not expected from those who have but little; but something should be done for the cause of God, even by the poorest, and all who desire to see the ark of the Lord go forward, will willingly put their shoulders to the wheel. Some may consider it their duty to withhold their mite on account of their extreme