Interment in Crowded Towns (G. A. Walker), ccclxxxvii. 85. Inveteracy of Evil Habits, cccxcii. 152. Lightning, effects of (W. M. Higgins), ccccx. 411. Llandaff Cathedral, cccxcvi. 209. Asylum, the (Rae Wilson on Sicily), ccccii. 304. Barley (Callcott's Scripture Herbal), ccclxxxix. 120. Blackbird's Grave, the (Catlin's Manners of North American Brigand Domestic Life, (Strutt's Pedestrian Tour in Ca- British Settlements in New Zealand (Edin. Cab. Lib.), ccccv. Castle Building in the Air (T. Winslow's Health of Body Chinese Mandarin, Burial of (Borget's Sketches of China and Christ, Passion of (Rae Wilson), ccecx. 424. Christianity, Introduction of, into Otaheite (Edin. Cab. Lib.), Christian Missions in Polynesia (Edin. Cab. Lib.) ccclxxxvi. 72. Church Taxes (W. Collins, esq.), ccclviii. 32. Churches, Decoration of (rev. D. Chandler), ccclxxxvi. 72. Church of England, the (rev. J. W. Cunningham), ccccvi. Church of Ireland, the (rev. D. Falloon), cccxcv. 208. Egypt (Alison's History of the French Revolution), ccclxxxiv. Egyptian Cruelty (Dr. Yates), cccciv. 336. Eleventh Hour, the, cccxcii. 160. English Fire-side, the (Medical Gazette), cccxci. 144: Etiquette, Turkish (Galignani), cccxciv. 192. Etna, Eruption of, ccccxi. 432. Fall of a Tree, the (Mrs. Cleaver's Forest Life), cccc. 280. Gospel, Progress of the, in the South Sea Islands, cccxci. 144. Jews, the (Rae Wilson), ccccvii. 376. Literature in Naples (Foreign Quart. Review), ccclxxxviii. Madagascar, cccci. 288. Missionary, Qualifications of a, to the South Sea Islands Mohammed in Divan (Dr. Yates), cccxcvii. 232. Navigators Islands, Present State of the (Edin. Cab. Lib.), New Zealanders (Edin. Cab. Lib.), ccccvi. 360. New Zealand, Trade in (Edin. Cab. Lib.), cccxcix. 264. Priestcraft in China (Edin. Cab. Lib.), ccccii. 304. Prison Discipline of Port Arthur (Fraser's Mag.), ccocx. 424. Sandwich Islands, Trade of the (Edin. Cab. Lib.), ccclxxxiii. Sharon (Wilde's Travels), cccxcviii. 248. Solomon Islands, the (Edin. Cab. Lib.), ccccix. 408. South Sea Islanders (Edin. Cab. Lib.), ceexcvi. 216. South Sea Islands (Edin. Cab. Lib.), ccclxxxvii. 88. Swiss Pastorals (Strutt's Switzerland), ccccviii. 392. Thorn, the (Callcott's Scripture Herbal), cccxcv. 208. Trees (Callcott's Scripture Herbal), cccxciii. 176. Voice, Power of the, over Children, cccciv. 336. VI. ccccx. 409. Norwood, a Day at, (Chamb. Edin. Journal), cccxcii. 148. No. I. Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire, ccclxxxiii. 22. II. and III. The Abbeys of Easeby and Rievaulx, York, IV. Bamborough Castle, cccxcii. 145., Parish Church, the, cccc. 271. Parker Society and John Fox, the, cccxc. 140. Blind Boy to his Mother, the (Mrs. Edw. Thomas), cccxcvii. Bible, the (Lawrence), ccccv. 351. Becalmed, the (E. L. Montague), ccccvi. 359. Burial of the Dead, ccccx. 423. Commencement of the Year (Henry Downton), ccclxxxii. 15. Contrast, the Earth and Heaven (R. H. Shepherd), Christian's Joy, ccclxxxix. 119. Christian's Grief, cccxciii. 175. Church Triumphant, the, ccccxi. 481. Condemnation by the Law-Peace by the Gospel (Wm. Dying Christian's Anticipations of Death and Glory (Robert Darkness of Egypt, the (Mrs. Abdy), cccxcviii. 247. Expostulation, the, cccxciii. 175. Eventide (Russell), cccc. 279. English Churches (M. Howitt), cccciii. 319. Fragment on the Creation, cccxci. 143. Fifth Sunday in Lent (Ragg), cccxcvii. 281. Friendship (Mrs. H. W. Richter), cccc. 279. Giving of the Law, the (rev. J. S. Broad), ccccii. 303. Holy Ground (rev. J. S. Broad), cccxcvii. 231. Hymn for Whitsunday (Henry Downton, B.A.), ccccvii. 375. Hymn for Whitsunday, ccccvii. 375. Hymn (Henry Downton), ccccviii. 391. Laying the Foundation-stone of Crosmont Church, near Whitby (Henry Belcher), ccclxxxvi. 71. Lays of Palestine (T. G. Nicholas), No. XV., cccciii. 319. Lines on a First-born (J. S. Hardy), ccclxxxii. 15. Lines on hearing of the Death of the late rev. Robert Ander- son (H. C. Bramley), ccccvii. 375. Mourner's Sleep, the, ccclxxxvi. 71. "Not now" (Midland Monitor), ccclxxxv. 63. Nicene Council, held A.D. 325; cccciv. 335. Ocean, the (Mrs. R. W. Richter), ccccix. 407. Poet, the (bp. Kenn), ccclxxxvi. 71. Psalm cxxxvii. (J. Lawrence), cccxc. 135. Quinquagesima Sunday, cccxc. 185. Rabbi Abrahanı Jacob Schwartzenberg, cccc. 277. Railway Labourers, ccclxxxviii. 93. Reasons for joining the Established Church (rev. W. Elder), Recollections of a District Visitor, ccclxxxiv. 44. Recollections of a Town Pastor- No. XIII. The Dress-maker, ccccix. 399. Religion in other Lands- No. V. Sweden, ccclxxxix. 108. VI. Sweden, the reformation, cccxc. 131. Religious state of Moscow (J. G. Kohl on Russia), ccccx. 420. No. VII. Aldhelm, ccccviii. 382. Remarkable Places- No. I. Old Sarum, cccxevii. 217. II. Winchester, ccccvii. 361. Restoration of the Christian Religion in France by Napoleon, Buonaparte (Alison's History of the French Revolution) cccxc. 123. St. David's Cathedral, ccccvi. 353. St. Paul's Cathedral (old), ccclxxxvii. 73. St. Paul's (new), ccclxxxvi. 66. Sketches from Natural History- No. I. The Shepherd's Dog, cccxcvii. 319. II. The Rein-deer, cccxcix. 260. III. Migratory Birds, ecceii. 290. IV. The Golden Eagle, eccev. 348. VI. The White Stork, ccccviii. 377. No. 1. Beaton. Part 1., cccciii. 810. SERMONS, by the following Divines:- AYRE, rev. J., M.A. (The Sabbath), cccciv. 828. BIRD, rev. C. S., M.A. (Shall the Saviour on his return find Faith on the Earth ?) cccc. 272. BOWEN, rev. C., M.A. (The Kingdom of God), cccci. 283. RAIKES, rev. H., M.A. ("He that winneth souls is wise"), RIDLEY, rev. T., M.A. (The Duty and Happiness of pro- gressive Spiritual Knowledge), ccclxxxii. 9. SPENCER, right rev. A. G., D.D., bp. of Newfoundland (The Church of God), cccxcvii. 224. SYMONS, rev. R. P., D.D. (Nonconformity to the World the Christian's Obligation), cccciii. 310. TAYLOR, rev. R., M.A. (The Saviour's Desire to eat the last Passover with his Disciples), cccxcviii. 239. TEW, rev. E. (The Immutability of the Saviour's Character), THIRLWALL, right rev. C., D.D., bp. of St. David's (Faith, TOWNSEND, rev. G., M.A. (The Holy Ghost, the Comforter, VEITCH, rev. W. D., M.A. (The Resurrection of Jesus the WATKINS, rev. H. G., M.A. (Parental Duties), cccxcii. 158. Short Readings for Family Prayer-Rev. H. Woodward- ADDRESS TO THE READERS OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MAGAZINE. Ir has been the great desire of the Editors of this Magazine, since they commenced their labours, to render the work a repository of safe religious reading. They have had no desire to descend into the arena of controversy. They have endeavoured to keep free from the passion or bitterness with which, unfortunately, controversy is generally tinged. They thought it would be desirable and useful to have one periodical, at least, to which the humble Christian might step aside, as to a green and quiet spot in the wilderness of the world, and be refreshed with the gently flowing stream of the peaceful gospel of Christ. VOL. XIV. That the Editors have reached the standard which they at first erected, they dare not affirm. Indeed none of their readers can be so sensible as they themselves are of the deficiencies and difficulties of such a work. Yet God has, they trust, been pleased to bless their labours. They have been cheered by the kind assistance of many able contributors. And here their first thanks are due to the honoured prelates of the church who have so effectually aided them. Nearly one-half of the episcopal bench have, from time to time, enriched their pages with valuable sermons or other articles. And many of the most distinguished of the parochial clergy have also aided them. They record this with heartfelt gratitude to their heavenly Father. B It has much encouraged them to know that their circulation has been most extended. Throughout the empire, both at home and in the colonies, the Church of England Magazine has widely diffused itself. It has found an entrance to the halls of the wealthy and to the cottages of the poor. The clergyman and the mechanic have been alike its readers. For this extensive sale, also, the Editors would thank God and take courage. They have endeavoured to render its contents interesting to all the different classes who peruse it. And they have accordingly, from time to time, introduced those improvements which they deemed most likely to be acceptable to their readers. Such are the engravings and notices of cathedrals, which they are glad to find have met with general approval. But there is one description of persons who do not seem to have had as yet their taste sufficiently consulted: the Editors mean the young. Though interesting papers, not beyond the comprehension of children, have been frequently, inserted, there has not been hitherto that systematic introduction of juvenile reading which would, the Editors are persuaded, make the magazine as great a favourite with the junior as it is with the elder branches of a family. They propose, therefore, to remedy this deficiency. They will not at all interfere with the general character of the publication. It shall still be a repository of sound theological reading. It shall still contain the weekly sermon, which they know is so frequently read on the Sunday afternoon or evening to assembled households who cannot join the public service of the sanctuary. It shall still bear the same instructive form which has already gained it so general a welcome, and which has in many instances, which have been communicated to the Editors, been the means of awakening serious thoughts in some minds, and led in others already alive to God to the more perfect knowledge of his will. In these respects the magazine will be unaltered. And more But it will contain more papers on natural history, descriptions of countries and remarkable places, interesting anecdotes, &c., &c., than have as yet found a place in its pages. illustrative woodcuts will be furnished which may serve to awaken attention, and to impress valuable notices of things or places on the memory. Also, in accordance with the wish of numerous subscribers, a somewhat larger type than usual will be adopted. In order to secure room for these articles, the essay which hitherto has almost invariably commenced the number will be frequently omitted. And this omission, as so many other didactic papers are found in other parts of the magazine, will not, it is presumed, be complained of. The Editors wish it to be distinetly understood that, though amusement be occasionally afforded, they have ever a higher object in view than merely to minister to the amusement of their readers. Accordingly, all the descriptions in natural history, all the various illustrations of countries, manners, &c., &c., which may be introduced, will be found with one most particular aim-the religious advantage of those that peruse them. Religion may not always be prominently put forward; but it will never be lost sight of. The Editors trust that they have now made their purpose sufficiently clear. They will only add, that no pains will be spared on their part to attain the ends which they have in view. THE TEMPLE CHURCH, LONDON. No. I. THE recent improvements in this ancient edifice, situated amidst the bustle of legal business, and but a few yards from one of the most crowded thoroughfares of the metropolis, make it at the present moment an object of more than ordinary interest. The visitor of the Temple church finds himself suddenly transported in thought to the chivalrous days of long departed years, and, while the din of Fleet-street is almost ringing in his ears, his thoughts are carried back to those days when the triumph of the cross was the object of many a brave warrior, who manfully fought and fell on the plains of Palestine". The Temple church, dedicated to the virgin Mary by Heraclius, patriarch of Jerusalem, was completed about A.D. 1185. Heraclius, with the grand master of the templars and the commander of the hospitallers, visited England to induce, if possible, Henry the second to join the crusades in person, or that one of his sons should do so. In both of these objects poor Heraclius having failed, his wrath against the king was most virulent. "The kynge, however, kepte his pacience, and sayd, I maye not went out of my londe, for my own sonnes Wyll aryse agayne me whan I were absent.' 'No wonder,' sayde the patryarke, 'for of the devyll they come, and to the devyll they go,' and so departed from the kynge in great iret." shall The foundation of the Temple church was commemorated by an inscription, formerly * As a full account of the crusades, templars, hospitallers, &c., will very soon appear in the pages of the magazine, it is deemed expedient not to enter on the subject here, but to confine the remarks to the Temple church itself. The reader is referred for more enlarged particulars of the state of the church previous to its late renovation, to the "Churches of London," by G. Godwin, esq., Nos. vi. and vii., a work which we have repeatedly recommended to the notice of our readers. 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