are thine, and thine are mine, and I am glorified in them." He speaks of the "glory" which, says he, addressing his Father, "thou gavest me;" and in a prayer for his disciples, he says, "that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me." And shall not I ascribe glory to him, on whom God has so abundantly bestowed glory? And if I ascribe glory to him now, why should I not do it as long as my soul exists, which will be "for ever?" Why should I not, without believing him to be God himself be willing to say, "to him be glory both now and for ever?" You call my attention, in the next place, to Heb. i. 6, “And let all the angels of God worship him;" and you inquire "when man is forbidden to worship angels, as in Rev. xxii. 8, 9, can angels be ordered to worship a mere man?" I answer, that this would be a startling passage, if the term "worship" were always used in the Bible in the same sense, and to denote supreme homage. But that it is frequently used in relation to subordinate homage or reverence, there can be no doubt. This passage, then, which, in itself considered, conveys a doubtful meaning, must be interpreted so as to harmonize with what is plain and undoubted. Now to me, it is plain that Christ has revealed himself, as a being distinct from and inferior to his Father, and therefore I conclude that God's "angels" or messengers, were only commanded to render him subordinate worship, or reverence. 66 In allusion to Col. i. 16, 17, you say, even if we here admit, according to the Unitarian hypothesis, that Christ was God's agent in the creation of the terrestrial and celestial worlds, they are said to be made, not only by him,' but 'for him.'" But I do not understand the creation here spoken of to have any reference to the material worlds, but only to that spiritual creation, or to that new order of things which Christ came to introduce. See Letter XXIV. where the subject is more fully discussed. NEW BOOKS. A Catechism of the Old Testament: for the use of Families and Schools. By the Author of “ A Catechism of the Life of Christ." London: Chapman, Brothers. Yarmouth: W. Alexander. 1846. p. 109. We welcome this addition to our stock of Sunday-school books. Small in number as they necessarily are, it is refreshing when we find a new one suited to our wants. The one before us was especially needed. There is not a more difficult task for the teacher than that of giving the scholar a clear idea of the Patriarchal and Jewish history; and yet there has hitherto been no book of moderate price to aid him. To supply this desideratum has been the object of the writer of this Catechism; and well has that object been attained. It is concise, yet clear, and the useful information it contains on the productions of the East, and the manners and customs of the Jews, is so abundant, that we were surprised at finding so much in so small a compass. We commend the work to the attention of every Sunday-school teacher, and to the instructors of youth generally, as a useful manual of the Old Testament history. POETRY. GIVE THY HEART TO GOD ALONE! To thy name the shout of praise, Sweeter strains of soft desire Mammon bids thee view the stone Onward, in thy Saviour's path, S. G. BULFINCH SPRING. MEANWHILE the spring appeared. With an expression of God's love the sun smiled down upon the earth; she felt it, awoke from her sleep, and breathed out her morning prayer, in the silent but delicious fragrance of the fresh flowers. I would gladly know what goes on within you, O Earth! when thy birds begin to sing, thy waves to dance; when thou arrayest thyself in so beautiful a garment, that even under the shadows of night the stars of Heaven and the eyes of men look upon thee with love; when millions of small winged beings arise from thy flower-beds, and fill the air with the harmonious murmur of their gay existence; when a thrill of joy goes through their veins; when the whole inspired nature is a look of love and a hymn of gladness-I would gladly know if thou feelest the gladness which goes out from thee, the infinite delight which thou causest. What I know is, that thou givest new life to the heart of man, to his blood a quicker circulation; that thou deliverest his spirit from the oppressive grey winter of life; that, resting on the bosom of Nature, he can feel a joy independent of all things else, a pure feeling of love, of life, a love of living. O that I could lead out whoever is sick in body or in mind on a spring morning; lay him among the young flowers; let him look up to the dark-blue sky; and in the bright and living splendour of the earth about him; let him feel the warmth of the sunbeams, the healing coolness of the air, all the sweet influences of life and of nature, which speak to the heart like the voice of a friend-like a smile from God. Certainly the unhappy man would forget for a time the ungrateful one who has injured him: forget the cares which are wasting away the threads of his life; even remorse would here be stilled, believing in forgiveness; the often deceived would hope anew; certainly the child of sorrow would, 'before his death, have a few hours of undisturbed felicity; when the evening comes he could still look back upon this spring mornîng and say, “I, too, have been happy upon the earth." F. BREMER. INTELLIGENCE. GENERAL BAPTIST ACADEMY.-LONDON. On Easter Sunday morning, a Sermon was preached at Worshipstreet Chapel, by the Rev. E. Kell, of Newport, Isle of Wight, in aid of the General Baptist Academy, under the care of the Rev. B. Mardon, as Theological Tutor. The text was appropriately taken form the 1st Epistle to the Corinthians xii. 29: "Are all Teachers?" And the preacher clearly showed that in the Apostle's opinion there were certain pre-requisites necessary for those who would become successful teachers of the Gospel; and if a certain amount of knowledge or aptness to teach, was desirable in the days when the power of working miracles was also frequently superadded, how much more was the need at the present time of a good education to prepare a minister for the due performance of his important office. Having established satisfactorily the importance of an efficient course of Academical instruction, the preacher glanced at the present constitution of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, which prevented Protestant Dissenters from availing themselves of them, and dwelt on the advantages offered by Manchester College and the General Baptist Academy (connected with the University College, London), for which he was pleading. We are happy to state, that the collection was larger than usual, and we hope that the friends of a well-educated ministry, at a time when the supply of ministers for our pulpits by no means equals the demand, will, by the liberality of their contributions, enable this valuable Institution to take more pupils on its foundation.— Subscriptions or contributions received by John Evans, Esq., treasurer, No. 5, Lincoln's Inn New Square, London; or by Rev. B. Mardon, No. 1, Boxworth Grove, Islington. OPENING OF A PLACE FOR UNITARIAN WORSHIP AT HUDDERSFIELD. On Sunday, April 5th, a room, capable of containing 150 persons, was opened for religious worship, at this large and rapidly improving town, by the Rev. George Heap, who has lately accepted an invitation to settle there. Mr. Heap spoke a few words, which were very appropriate, previous to giving out the first hymn, beginning, "Ye nations round the Earth rejoice;" and, indeed, the whole service was full of earnestness and feeling. He described our views of God as ennobling and elevating, contrasting them with those who differ from us. He then dwelt on our views of Christ, and wound up with a beautiful extract from Channing's Sermon at the Dedication of the Second Congregational Church at New York-"We have erected this church among our homes as a remembrance of God," &c. forming an admirable conclusion to his subject, which was from the text Mark c. xii., v. 29, "Hear, O Israel, the Lord thy God is one Lord." The room was nearly full in the morning, though the weather was unpropitious, and prevented the attendance of friends from a distance, with the exception of a small party from Halifax. In the evening, the Rev. C. Wicksteed, of Leeds, preached from Jude, 3 v.: Contending earnestly for the faith once delivered to the Saints." He began with showing the necessity man had always felt for a religion, and pointed out how, in all times, and amongst all people, man's spiritual wants were deeply felt. Then, without the slightest tone of uncharitableness, addressing those whom he supposed came from curiosity to know what this doctrine was so much spoken against-he told them what Unitarianism was, and how Unitarians regarded the popular Creeds. He concluded with an earnest exhortation to fight the good fight of faith, and to persevere in the work-recommending their pastor to their affectionate sympathy and Christian co-operation. At the evening service the attendance was crowded, and there seems every prospect of the permanent establishment of Unitarianism in this town. As considerable expenses have been incurred in the fitting up of this place for worship, any donations towards this object from Fellowship Funds, or individuals, will be thankfully received by Mr. S. C. Kell, Mr. Wm. Hornblower, and Rev. G. Heap, Huddersfield. 66 CHELTENHAM. On Friday, the 10th of April, the Unitarians celebrated the anniversary of their Society; about three hundred persons were present. The chair was taken by W. Cotton, Esq., of London. Among those present, were the Rev. A. McDonald, of Royston, Dr. Davies, of Gloucester, Rev. T. Davis, of Eversham, &c., &c. Various sentiments were proposed and responded to by those present, and received with acclamation. SOUTHERN UNITARIAN SOCIETIES. The annual meeting of the Southern Unitarian, and Southern Unitarian Fund Societies took place on Good Friday, at the High Street Chapel, Portsmouth. The annual sermon was preached by the Rev. Edward Tagart, of London. Immediately after the service the business of the Societies was commenced. Abraham Clarke, Esq., of Newport, Isle of Wight, was called to the chair, who called upon the Rev. Edmund Kell, the Secretary, to read the general report of the whole district. After the business was concluded, a large party of friends adjourned to the Sunday School, where a cold collation had been provided, B. Adams, Esq., in the chair. At five o'clock, about four hundred persons sat down to tea in the Queen's Room; after tea, the Rev. John Fullagar, of Chichester, presided. The first sentiment proposed, was "The Rev. E. Tagart, and Prosperity to the British and Foreign Unitarian Association." The Rev. Gentleman returned thanks, and felt deeply the warm expression of welcome with which he had been received. The Chairman next proposed, "Success to the Southern Unitarian, and Southern Unitarian Fund Societies," to which sentiment Mr. Kell responded, stating that as this was almost the only opportunity they had of obtaining new subscribers, and interesting the public, he would avail himself of the occasion to bring the subject before them. The Southern Unitarian Society was founded in 1801, having for its object the promotion of Unitarianism by the circulation of books and tracts expressive of Unitarian sentiments; and, to afford an opportunity to all who wished to become subscribers, the subscription was fixed as low as half-a-crown. The Southern Unitarian Fund Society, founded in 1815, has for its object the promotion of Christian Unitarianism, by popular preaching in places where it had been previously unknown, and the support of poor congregations. The Rev. Gentlemen concluded a most eloquent and touching appeal, calling upon all present to assist in this good work. The Chairman then gave "The Rev. Edwin Chapman, and may the efforts of the friends of education be crowned with success. The Rev. E. Chapman began by observing :-The subject to which he should call their attention was one in which all parties would feel a united sympathy; for, while preceding speakers had dwelt on some of the principles which were peculiar to them as Unitarians, he rejoiced in having a topic which was acknowledged to be of universal interest, and on which his own feelings were always warm. On education, he could take no narrow view, considering everything which affected the human soul and character, a part of the great |