She then went and informed the father, who, inflamed with anger at hearing that his son denied that worship was due to the cross, immediately went to his son's room, and pulling him out of bed by his hair, beat him most unmercifully. The lad bore all with patience, considering that it was for Christ's sake, as he said, when he related the anecdote in Queen Elizabeth's reign. Enraged at this calmness, the father ran and fetched a halter, which he put round his son's neck, and would have hanged him but for the interference of his mother. Such scenes, doubtless, occurred in many families. PROTESTANTISM AND POPERY. "See, I have set before thee this day, life and good, and death and evil.” Deut. xxx. 15. Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death." Jeremiah, xxi. 8. PROTESTANTISM is of God, PROTESTANTISM appeals to the Bible, POPERY is a lie. POPERY is the masterpiece of Satan. POPERY is secular. POPERY is persecuting. POPERY is a tissue of lying fables. POPERY is error founded by Popes, and preached by Jesuits. POPERY shrouds itself in hypocrisy. POPERY appeals to her own decisions. PROTESTANTISM opens the fountain of life, POPERY closes the door of heaven and leads to and leads to heaven, The FRUITS OF PROTESTANTISM are love, purity, and benevolence; devotion, peace, charity, kindness, and humility; meekness, tenderness, compassion; self-denial, toleration, consolation; the knowledge of God and of Christ, and the eternal salvation of immortal souls. LUTHER TO JUSTAS JONAS. I will bear the indignation of the Lord, for I have sinned against him. A world is up in arms against me. The Pope and the The following is from a collection of Roman Catholic Hymns, York, 1823. Hail, glorious cross! life-giving tree! Our hope since Christ was nail'd on thee; In pious souls his grace increase, To sinners pardon grant, and peace. Some of the Romish books of devotion now used in England, contain the litany of the holy cross. In this are more than one hundred invocations of the cross. The following specimen will suffice: "Sacred cross, memorial of the death of our Lord, we venerate thee! Sacred cross, key of the kingdom of heaven," &c. "By the sign of the cross, deliver us, O God!" See "The Office of the Holy Cross," Keating, London, 1824, in Devotions on the Passion of our Lord, &c. hell. The FRUITS OF POPERY are blasphemy, immorality and formality; delusion, darkness, and spiritual pride; carnality, persecution, bigotry, and fanaticism; discord, confusion, strife, wars; endless cruelties and anti-social barbarities; ignorance of God and dishonor to our Lord Jesus, and the eternal destruction of immortal souls. Emperor, princes and bishops, pursue me with their hatred; even brethren vex and grieve, and my own sins, together with death and Satan, torment me. Who could possibly support and console me if Christ should depart, for whose sake all their animosity is kindled against me. But deeply conscious as I feel, that I am the least of all men. (novissimus omnium hominum,) I am fully assured that he will not forsake so miserable a sinner. Would to God that Erasmus, and others of my adversaries, might only feel, for one single quarter of an hour, the excessive grief by which my spirit is weighed down, and, confident do I feel, that they would soon be softened and completely changed. But now my enemies are lively, and they are strong; they inflict one wound after another, and do not cease to persecute him whom God hath afflicted. But let this suffice, neither let me impatiently complain of, much less bitterly murmur against, the rod of God. He killeth and maketh alive; he woundeth, and he healeth; rather let me bless and praise his good, acceptable, and perfect will. It cannot be otherwise; he that is hated by the world, and the prince of the world, must be beloved by Christ. If we were of the world, the world would love its own." PRICE OF A BIBLE IN THE REIGN OF EDWARD THE FIRST. In the reign of Edward the First the price of a fair written bible was £37! and the price of a labourer was 1 a day. Hence the purchase of a Bible would have taken a poor man the earnings of 4800 days; or, excluding Sundays, more than fifteen years and three months of constant labour. How are the times altered, when the poor may possess themselves of a copy of the blessed Word of God for 2s. CABINET. Jesus Christ drank for his people the bitter cup of Divine vengeance. He did not, having tasted its bitterness, shrink from His work of love, and leave some of the draught for us. No; He left not one drop behind. His last words on the cross, before He gave up the ghost, assure us of this"It is finished."-John xix. 30. From "Nangle's Gospel Lever," a most useful little vindication of Gospel truth from Popish errors. There is no grave for sin, but in the bosom of Emanuel; there it dies eternally.-Howels. POETRY. THE SONG OF THE CHRISTIAN PATRIOT. My native land!-my native land! Where Alban early died for God, And where the South Pacific reignsThe flame thou lit'st is burning bright, While round thee close the shades of night. Apostasy and blasphemy In thee their gorgon forms upraise; And beard th' Eternal with his ways: And Nineveh and Babylon, And Tyre, and Zidon, whisp'ring tell Why they before Jehovah fell; A wond'rous blaze of meteor bright Its beams their fainting heart's delight. They call it freedom-but, ah me! Tis but the shade of liberty. Go, talk of freedom to the wave Or rushing wind, for they are free! But oh, while sin and Satan's slave Why should man dream of liberty! That name once boasted they of Gaul And wove their bleeding country's pall. Would that thy ev'ry bond were broke, That sin and hell enthrall'd thee not; That for the Saviour's easy yoke [wrought. Thou'dst chang'd the shackles Satan Would thou could'st boast for all thy sons, The freedom of the "ransom'd ones!" But vain must all my wishes prove, And fruitless ev'ry tear and pray'r; While proud they scorn the God of love And tread the path-way of despair; Those clouds are charg'd with thunder now Which might have gilt the day-beam's brow. I hear destruction's distant wail; I see the tempest nearing thee, And glid'st upon a treach'rous sea; My song is as the sea-birds' scream Which tells of foaming billows nigh; Emblack'ning all thy wide cast sky: In wrath) who make a refuge sure THOMAS RAGG. INTELLIGENCE. Norwich Operative Meeting.-The Norwich Operative Protestant Association held a meeting on the 31st of July. About 3000 were present. John Cator, Esq. of Woodbastwick, in the chair. The Rev. T. D. Gregg, who was enthusiastically received, addressed the meeting at great length, and with considerable power. He urged upon them to strive for a repeal of the Roman Catholic Emancipation Act. Mr. Gregg also preached three discourses on the identification of the Papal Church, with the predicted Apostacy. Meeting in Exeter Hall.-The Operatives of London, held a Tea Meeting at Exeter Hall, on Wednesday Evening the 19th of August. After their repast, they adjourned to the Lower Hall and proceeded to the main business of the evening, which was, to hear the speeches of the Clergymen and Gentlemen, who had kindly promised to take part in the proceedings of the day. Sir Digby Mackworth, Bart., was called to the Chair, and the meeting having been opened with prayer, the following resolutions were carried nnanimously. 1st. Moved by Mr. Dalton, the Secretary of the Protestant Association, and seconded by Mr. Callow, the Association Secretary of the Society "That the Popish Religion appears, to this meeting, to be a system of principles, repugnant to true christian feeling, hostile to the word of God, and utterly subversive of civil and religious liberty." 2nd. Moved by George Holden, Esq. of St. John's College, Cambridge, seconded by Macleod Wylie, Esq.: "That the Popish Creed is not only contrary to Christian verity, and opposed to the glorious Gospel of the blessed God, but is also absurd, intollerant, and dangerous to the temporal well-being of Society." 3rd. Moved by the Rev. M. Hobart Seymour, seconded by Mr. Chant, Secretary of the Southwark Operative Protestant As sociation : “That Popish influence, when introduced into the government of any Protestant Kingdom, must necessarily produce distraction in the Councils, disasters and ruin in the movements, degradation, shame, and derangement in every department of the state, and is calculated to draw down upon the country the heavy judgments of Almighty God." 4th. Moved by the Rev. T. Tenison Cuffe, seconded by Mr. Edward Darragh, Secretary to the Finsbury Operative Protestant Association: "That the Operatives of London, constituting this meeting, pledge themselves to exert their influence to make known the real principles of Protestantism to their fellowmen; and to strive, with God's help, to recommend the Protestant religion by their holy and consistent christian walk and conversation." A vote of thanks was passed to the honorable Baronet for his kindness in taking the chair, after which, the meeting sang the Doxology and separated, apparently much delighted, and we trust, edified, by the proceedings of the evening. We sincerely hope that we shall soon have our Operative friends engaging the large Hall of Exeter Hall for their meetings; and we cannot but express our hope that, in all their assemblies, they will conduct themselves with as much propriety, as much zeal, and as much christian feeling, as they did upon the evening of the 19th of August. If there is any one thing more powerful than another to advance the sacred cause of Pro- increasing Society held its second monthly Lambeth Operative Association. The first meeting of this Society was held at the School Room attached to St Paul's Episcopal Chapel, Vauxhall, on Monday Evening the 24th of August. The Rev. J. R. Barber, The principal speakers were, the Rev. T. Cuffe, Macleod Wylie, Esq. George Holden, Esq. Mr. Chant, and the Rev. M. H. Seymour. M.A. in the chair. Finsbury Operative Association.-This useful Association held its usual monthly meet ing, in the Collegiate School, Finsbury Finsbury. A CHRISTIAN LITERARY INSquare, on Wednesday, the 5th of August. STITUTE has been formed, at No. 22, FinsMr. Dalton, Secretary to the Protestant bury Square.-A good and well selected Association, in the chair. A very valuable library, courses of lectures, and classes for and important lecture was delivered by instruction, are the principal attractions. George Holden, Esq. of St. John's College, We trust it may prosper, and with God's Cambridge, on the following interesting blessing, be productive of much good. subject (which has been published since), "The impossibility of civil or religious liberty under Papal supremacy."-The lecture was listened to with great attention, the learned lecturer was frequently interrupted with loud demonstrations of approval, and we trust upon the whole, a very salutary effect was produced upon the minds of his delighted audience. A vote of thanks to the Chairman and the lecturer, was moved by James Lord, Esq. travelling secretary to the Protestant Association, and seconded by Mr. Moulton, an Operative. Southwark.-The quarterly meeting of the Working man's Bible and Missionary Society for Southwark, was held at the School Room, Union Street, Southwark, on Tuesday Evening, the 11th of August. The Rev. W. Curling in the chair. The following speakers addressed the meeting. Thomas Mortimer, a native Catechist from the island of Ceylon, George Holden, Esq. of St. John's College, Cambridge, Mr. Dalton, Secretary to the Protestant Association, the Rev. G. Lewis, and Mr. Lewing and Mr. Sykes, two Operatives. Protestant Meeting at Finsbury.-We are happy to inform our Operative friends in London, that the Rev. J. R. Barber of St. Paul's Episcopal Chapel, Vauxhall, has very kindly consented to deliver a lecture to the Operatives of Finsbury, in the Collegiate School, 22, Finsbury Square, on Wednesday evening, September 9th, upon the following most interesting and important subject. "Popery and infidelity equally irrational." The meeting will commence at halfpast eight o'clock. GEORGE HOLDEN, Esq. in the chair. Liverpool Operative Protestant Association. -The monthly meeting of the Liverpool Operative Protestant Association was held at St. Jude's School-room, on Monday Evening, 27th of July, 1840. The Meeting was powerfully addressed by the Chairman, Rev. W. Falloon, Rev. W. Spencer, Curate of All Saints' Church, and Mr. Whatham. Mr. Crisp announced that the Rev. T. D. Gregg had consented to deliver a lecture to the Operatives of Liverpool shortly. Roman Catholic Bequests." About two years ago, we announced that the enormous Apostolic of the (Roman) Catholic Church, by the late Mr. Blundell, of Ince Blundell, in this County. We have now to announce that the large property of the late Mr. Heartley, of Brindle Lodge in this County, has fallen into the hands of the Grand Vicar of the Lancashire District, the Very Rev. T. Sherbourne, of the Willows near Kickham. This gentleman was confessor to the departed gentleman, and is sole executor and residuary legatee. Various are the rumours that are afloat on this subject; they them wider circulation, particularly as we are of too painful a nature for us to give are informed that the validity of this will, will be contested by the heiresses at law." Lancaster Guardian. sum of £300,000 had been left to two Vicars [We believe that some compromise was effected among the claimants under Mr. Blundell's will, by which Popery's share was reduced to £70,000.-Ed. of Protestant Magazine.] Published under THE PROTESTANT At F. BAISLER'S 124, Oxford-street; ASSOCIATION, PROTESTANT DEPOSITORY LONDON: W. DAVY] Seven Shillings per Hundred, for Distribution. [Gilbert-street. "If they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them."-Isaiah vii, 29. FEMALE MARTYRS IN ENGLAND. JOYCE LEWIS was burned at Litchfield in the month of August, 1557. She was the wife of a gentleman of Mancetter, and had been brought up in the vanities and follies of this life, professing the Romish faith, and living in reality without God in the world. But she could not find happiness in that course; and the burning of Saunders, the Protestant vicar of Coventry, made a deep impression upon her mind. A man named John Glover, lived near, and was well known as a gospeller. With him she conversed respecting the mass and other points which the Romanists set forth as necessary for salvation. By the Divine blessing upon his instructions, she was led deeply to feel the guilt and burden of sin, and to seek for that peace which the world cannot give. Her heart by degrees was filled with love towards God; and she desired to serve him according to his word. Such a change in her usual habits caused her to be noticed, and she was speedily summoned to appear before the bishop of Litchfield. The officer brought the citation to her husband, who, indignant that his wife should be charged with heresy, listened to the dictates of passion; he drew his dagger, and compelled the bishop's officer to eat the summons. For this rash act, he was cited to appear before the prelate, as well as his wife; his views were soon VOL. I. She found to be very different from hers; and, having implored pardon for his rashness, he was dismissed. The wife also was allowed to depart, her husband being bound to bring her again to the bishop in a month's time, or to forfeit a hundred pounds. Glover advised her not to put herself forward rashly, or out of vain glory, and tried to persuade her husband to incur the penalty rather than deliver over his wife to certain death. But he showed whose disciple he was, for he refused to do so, and took his wife to the bishop, declaring that he would not lose or forfeit any thing for her sake! She was then committed to a noisome prison. The bishop inquired why she would not come to the mass, and receive their sacraments. answered, "Because I find not in God's word those things which ye so strongly urge as most needful for salvation. If they were commanded in the word of God, I would with all my heart receive, esteem, and believe them." Reader, mark the reply of this Romish prelate. "If thou wilt believe no more than is in scripture concerning matters of religion, thou art in a damnable case!" This, however it may be concealed, is really the doctrine of Romanism. Mrs. Lewis boldly told him that his words were ungodly and wicked. After her condemnation she continued a whole year in prison, the sheriff then in office refusing to put her to death, for which he was called to account, and even |