REV. JOHN SIBREE. DIED, on the 13th of February, the Rev. John Sibree of Frome, thirty years the respected and useful Pastor of the Independent church in that town. Church at Yarmouth. The last | Borough Green, Kent, to whom she twenty-two years of his valuable had been married 45 years. She life, he was the useful and beloved was very patient and resigned, and pastor of the church of the same Mr. Morris preached her Funeral denomination in the town where he Sermon from 2 Sam. xii. 23. died. He was friendly and cheerful in his conversation, a man of peace, and of the most unassuming manners. At the same time that he was firm to his principles as a Dissenter, and as a particular Baptist, he cordially loved all Christians for Christ's sake. His ministerial talents were useful and respectable. He firmly and constantly maintained the scripture doctrine of distinguishing, free, and efficacious grace in the salvation of sinners, enforcDIED, Feb. 11, at Bath, aged 88, ing their practical tendency, and the Rev. Thomas Haweis, M. D. maintaining that the law of God and LL. B. the oldest Calvinistic is the rule of conduct. He was clergyman in England. He was in greatly respected by a large circle of the ministry more than 60 years. friends of different denominations, He held the Rectory of Aldwinckle and much endeared to the people 56 years. His last public Address of his charge by his pious and usewas in the Spring of 1819, at the ful labours. "Mark the perfect man, Monthly Missionary Prayer Meetand behold the upright, for the ending at Bath. Till within a few days of that man is peacc." RECENT DEATHS. MRS. ANN MORRIS. REV. THOMAS HAWEIS. of his decease, he devoted six or eight hours a day to reading and study. SAMUEL ROWLES. LATELY died at Colnbrook, the Rev. Samuel Rowles, formerly of Chard, an aged and respectable minister of the Baptist denomina tion. Review. The Lamentation of David over Saul | and Jonathan: a Sermon occasioned by the much lamented Death of his late Majesty George the Third, and that of his Royal Highness Edward Duke of Kent, preached at Ebenezer Chapel, Margate, February 13, 1820. By George Atkinson. Published at the request of the Church and Congregation. Wesley, &c. Third Edition. Majesty and the Duke of Kent as the assertors of religious liberty; the patrons of universal education; the benefactors of the needy; the advocates of the Holy Bible; and the friends of Evangelical Religion. We extract the following anecdotes. "A Christian friend, who is in the habit of preaching the gospel, and who is also an eminent artist, had on the latter AFTER an appropriate introduc-account become an object of the royal tion, the Author considers his late favour, and was admitted into his So A Voice from Royal Sepulchres. vereign's presence. He relates, that | for the reign of the late king, nor in being on one occasion in His Majesty's sentiments of veneration for his dressing room alone, he had the opportu- memory, nity of particularly noticing the Monarch's Bible and Prayer Book, which Jay upon the table: he observed that the Bible had the appearance of having been much read; and, on examining the Prayer Book, found those places in which the King was spoken of as Our Most Gracious Sovereign,' had been erased, and the words, thy unworthy servant,' substituted in their stead. The second anecdote I would mention, is related by a pious domestic, formerly in the service of her late Royal Highness the Princess Amelia; and was communicated by her relative friend, who informed me she had become the object of the royal attention, and was elevated from a subordinate situation, to wait on the Princess during her protracted illness. Being thus circumstanced, it was frequently her privilege to be in the room with the late King and her royal Mistress, when no other individual was present. On such occasions she has heard his Majesty address his afflicted daughter in the most free and impressive manner, on subjects of infinite importance; and she repeatedly united in the extemporary prayers which the Sovereign presented; and which she describes as peculiarly excellent," to This is a very respectable Sermon, and deserves our recommendation. a Divine Dominion; a Funeral Sermon for the late King. By William Chapman, at Greenwich, pp. 40. THIS Sermon is dedicated, but whether with, or without permission, is not said, "To her Serene Highness the Princess Victoria Maria Louisa, widow of the late Duke of Kent, and Strathearn, and to his Royal Highness Prince Leopold." Among many nations was there no king like him. Mr. Churchill has said many good things to justify the application of his text to the character of the late king. The Double Bereavement. Tuo Sermons occasioned by the Death of his Royal Highness the Duke of Kent, and of his late most gracious Majesty George the Third delivered, the first, January 30, at Hanover Chapel, Peckham, and at Salters' Hall, London; the second, Feb. 6, 1820, at Hanover Chapel, Peckham, and at Sion Chapel, London. By William Bengo Collyer, D.D. F.R.S. &c. 40 pages, Westley, &c. them both, between the late Duke of Kent and the author of these Sermons, and from the brilliant talents of the latter, and the attachment which, as a Protestant Dis If there are any persons in the FROM the long-continued friendkingdom who entertain doubts re-ship, which was so honourable to specting the loyalty of Protestant Dissenters of every class, we should "Come and see." Let them say, peruse the numerous sermons which have been delivered by their ministers upon the death of the late Mo-senter,he feels for the House of Bruns narch, and recollect that their numerous congregations have encouraged their publications, and then ask, whether such a simultaneous expression of their affectionate sentiments towards the Royal Family could arise from any otherfeeling than constitutional loyalty. Mr. Chapman has discoursed from Daniel ii. 26. "He removeth kings." Nor is he behind any of his brethren in expressions of his gratitude to God wick, we expected every thing that could interest the feelings and affect the heart. Nor have we been disappointed. The former of these discourses resembles the lamenta tion of David for Jonathan, The latter, and indeed all the Sermous preached upon the same melancholy occasion, remind us of the honour which all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem did good king Hezekiah at his death. A Sermon delivered at Dean-street, | tions, and work of the "King of Southwark, the Day of the In- Zion," who said for the support of terment of His late Majesty George his servant John, I am he that liveth III. By J. M. Cramp. Burton, and was dead, and behold I am alive for evermore and have the keys of pp. 36. hell and of death. THE Preacher undertakes to "review the civil events of the reign," and the religious history of the same period. He then "delineates the character of the late Sovereign." We consider this Sermon as very creditable to the talents of Mr. Cramp; and worthy of being perused among the best of those preached on the occasion of the death of George the Third. Earthly Thrones at the Disposal of Divine Providence. A Sermon occasioned by the Death of his late Majesty George the Third, delivered at the Meeting-house in Wildstreet, Lincoln's-inn-fields, Feb. 20, 1820. By John Edwards. THIS is a very judicious Sermon. We were pleased with the appositeness of the motto in the title page. The text is Dan. xi. 21. 66 Dr. Evans has introduced some pleasing anecdotes of the late king; and has also told his readers that the new organ at Worship-street meeting was only used the second time in this funeral service;" and that at three different times he had the honour to kiss his Majesty's hand! British Seamen honouring a departed THE Preacher runs a parallel between good Hezekiah and the late excellent British Monarch. After enumerating many gratifying events which had taken place during the last reign favourable to religion, he adds, Nor will British seamen, we hope, forget, that it was in the He reign of George the Third this ark was floated; and although at a time when our venerable Monarch could take no interest in it, yet we conceive it arose out of plans and schemes which he had previousty sanctioned; for when universal edu cation began to take deep hold of the public mind, then concern for the spiritual interest of mankind was felt, and Britons encompassed a world in the arms of their Chris changeth the times and the seasons: be removeth kings, and setteth up kings." The general sentiment is illustrated by a variety of interesting particulars. The character of our late Sovereign is well drawn up, under several heads, and there are some interesting anecdotes concerning him. Death the inevitable lot of Man! tian charity." We were about to designate this discourse a good Methodist Sermon. "Perseverance," says the Preacher, "established the Port of London THE leading sentiments of this Society; she soon hurled a broadSermon are, that "human enjoy-side at prejudice and indifference: ments;"-" buman sorrows;"-and "human trials" come to a termination -and that "our knowledge," "our purity," and "our joy" shall be "extended, perfected, and perpetuated." There are many important and useful sentiments introduced by the preacher; we should have been better satisfied had there been more said of the person, perfec they struck their colours, and we floated this noble ark!" Most heartily do we wish that British Sailors may never be employed in hurling broadsides of a worse description than those which are aimed at prejudice and indifference; and as these enemies have now struck their colours, that they may never be able to boist them again. The Retrospect; or, an attempt to sketch the prominent Features of the religious Character of his late revered Majesty George III. A Sermon preached at Eagle-street Meeting-house on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1820, with Notes illustrative and explanatory. By Joseph Ivimey. 8vo. pp 108. Whittemore. WE have been highly gratified with this publication, on which the author has bestowed much labour The text is from Acts xiii. 36, and 1 Chron. xxix. 28. He notices, 1. "The favour shewn to Protestant . Dissenters. 2. The lenity that has been exercised toward the Roman Catholics. 3. The measures adopted for discountenancing vice and immorality. 4. The encouragement given to plans for the instruction of the poor. 5. The countenance afforded to authors who opposed deistical writers. 6. The influence of his Majesty's example among the branches of the Royal Family, and upon the Royal Household." Mr. Ivimey's ordinary discourses, we believe, are not slightly sprinkled, but thoroughly imbued with evangelical sentiment. We were going to complain loudly, however, of a deficiency in this respect, in this loyal sermon, in honour of the good old King; but we perceive that he has had the address to introduce his late Majesty himself, teaching the gospel most explicitly, with the deepest solemnity and tenderness, and in the most affecting circumstances, to his dying daughter the Princess Amelia. We think his transition from Da- "The closing sentence in the text, SON HIS STEAD. pleasing. The Gazette commences with "Thus has God in mercy given us another prince of the royal house of Brunswick;-a prince, who, like his royal father, was born and educated in our own country, and who, like him, glories in the name of Briton ;-a prince, who has for several years past directed the measures of Government, and who has had the honour of putting an end to the miseries of a protracted and destructive war; prince, who understands and reveres the principles of the British constitution, and who has taken the earliest opportunity of uttering the most noble sentiments. In his declaration in council, on his accession to the throne, his Majesty says, The experience of the past will, trust, satisfy all classes of my people, that it will ever be my most anxious endeavour to promote their prosperity and happiness, and to maintain unimpaired, the RELIGION, LAWS, and LIBERTIES of the Kingdom.' "The reign of our late Monarch has in one respect very much resembled that of David: it has been a period of tu mult and of war. May the reign of our present King be like that of Solomon, distinguished as an era of peace and great prosperity! It is said, that at the coronation of David's son, all the people said, God save King Solomon.' With similar feelings, I am persuaded, the people of England will say, God save King George. Give the King thy judg ments, O God! Methinks I hear the departed spirit of our late Monarch adopt the charge of David to Solomon, saying, And thou, my son, know thou the God of thy Father, and serve him with a perfect heart, and with a willing mind; for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth the imagination of the thoughts; if thou seek him he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. 1 Chron. xxix. 9. "Oh that н, by whom kings reign, The late King's religious character was originally formed, under divinc influence, by education. His mother appears to have been a pious and prudent princess, and she was very fond of him. In the old palace at Kew there are now many curious costly articles of furniture; and in passing through the rooms the attendant says, This is what the King's mother gave him." You have not gone far before she repeats this tale with affectionate emotions, having resided there forty years) This is what the King's mother gave him. In the address, pre may bestow upon our Monarch, • A spirit We should not forget to say, there of wisdom and understanding; the spirit are also some interesting Anecdotes of counsel and might, the spirit of know-which have not appeared in any ledge, and the fear of the Lord! Will other publication. you not say, AMEN? A loyal Israelite exclaimed, The Lord God of my lord the King say so too. As the Lord hath been with my lord the King; even so be he with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David.' 1 Kings i. 36, 37. In concluding this discourse, I most earnestly and affectionately request, that you will unite with me in returning thanks to the Father of mer. eies, for having restored his Majesty from a severe and alarming affliction-and in praying that his reign may be long, prosperous, and happy; that his authority and his royal example may ductive of the most beneficial effects, in working a great reformation among the higher and lower ranks of the community; that every princely virtue and sented November 21, 1760, To grace may dwell in his heart and shine Her Royal Highness the Princess through his actions; that the divine be-Dowager of Wales,' Dr. Chandler nediction may rest upon him, and all the members of the royal house; and finally, that through the renovating influence of the Holy Spirit, and the merits of an allsufficient Saviour, he may be exalted to a throne of eternal glory. May a long succession of heirs, descended from the be pro illustrious house of Brunswick, continue to sit upon the throne of Great Britain, to maintain protestantism and liberty, to encourage virtue and religion, and thus to promote the kingdom of our blessed Redeemer from age to age, till time shall be no more. Amen." says, "Your Royal Highness well knew the importance of religious principles and good morals, to secure a Prince's happiness, and the welfare of his people. And how much are these Kingdoms indebted to your Royal Highness for forming the mind ofhis present Majesty to the most worthy and generous sentiments and dispositions; preparing him, under the blessing of the Almighty, to govern with wisdom, integrity, and righteousness, this great people; To the sermon the author has ap-and to be a pattern of every thing pended a large mass of NOTES, some excellent and good, to all ranks and This must be of which are curious and valuable. degrees of men." Of those which relate to the Cu- regarded now as almost prophetic!. tholic question, we can only say there The same thing is very properly are some particulars which deserve noticed in the address of the Quakers the attention of our readers, whe-presented about the same time by ther they rank with the advocates Dr. Fothergill. We extract a few or the opponents of the measure referred to, or belong to the class (which we apprehend is numerous) of those who are yet undecided. lines. "We sincerely rejoice at the happy succession of thy son, our Sovereign, to the throne of these Kingdoms. The noble proofs he has already given of great and illustrious qualities, sufficiently point out how much we are indebted to a mother's early care in his education." P. 82, 88. The numerous addresses to the throne, presented by the London Dissenting ministers, from the accession of the House of Bruuswick, will be read with great interest. To many enlightened Dissenters they What is meant by 'religious prinwill be new, and some high church-ciples' we have the satisfaction of men will be tempted to think they knowing from the letter of Dr. Aysare forgeries, though the author can cough to Dr. Doddridge in 1744, prove that he has faithfully transwhen the late king could be bat cribed them from the London Ga-six years of age at which time, of his own accord, he had begun to zetles, |