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"In finding fault with the Methodist preachers for endeavouring to awaken all such as were never converted, every one may see, that in blaming them I also blamed the prophets, Christ and his apostles, and also the Church of England, and most other reformed churches. The Methodist preachers often tell their hearers, in the words of our church, in her Noth Article, "That every man is far gone from original ri hteousness; is of his own nature incl ned to evil, so that the Alesh lusteth always contrary to the spirit; and, therefore, every person born into the world deserveth God's wrath and damna ion." What the Methodists mean

by conviction of sin, is the same as our church has set down in the Communion Service: "We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our mis doings; the remembrance of them is grievous unto us, and the burden is inte. lerable. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; for thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ's sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please thee in newness of life." That which dis

pleases the Infidels and pretended Chris

tians on this head is, the Methodists insist on the necessity of feeling what we repeat, lest we be found solemn mockers of God.

"In the Scripture this conviction is called being pricked to the heart; under which sinners are constrailed to enquire, "What shall we do to be saved?" To cry, "God be merciful to me a sinner," &c; and under this conviction David roared "for the disquietude of his soul, and watered his bed with his tears." Jere

miah saith," Be not a terror to me.'

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another place God says," I will make the a terror to thyself." Solomon savs, spirit of a man may sustain his [bodily] infirmities; but a wounded pirit who cau bear?" This is what is intended by a contrite spirit, a broken heart, &c.

"So that what I have pointed out as a dreadful state is, I presume, quite scriptural; and must be, more or less, felt by every person before he will see the necessity of coming to Christ for pardon and salvation; before "he can be born again, or converted;" or, "before he can be justified," as St. Paul says; and as our Church says also, "Before he ever can be changed by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit; before he can perfectly love God, er worth ly magnify his holy name."

"But as an Infidel, I cared for none of these things; and so ridiculed them all. The remembrance of which has, in reality, been to me grievous, and the burden intolerable! May Almighty God make all the inventors, and other wanton rela

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The unwarrantable and violent attacks made by Mr. Lackington, in his Memoirs, on the principles and character of the people called Methodists, justify and demand a public recantation in the most ex. plicit manner. This Mr. Lackington has not withheld.

As we would charitably hope that the intention of Mr. Lackington, in the publication of these Confessions was to do good, we should rejoice in its success; yet we cannot but wish he had communicated them in another form, as we fear, lest the minute details of the adventures of some of his former companions, the levity of some of the letters, and quotations from exceptionable authors, might produce a contrary effect.

The Two Letters on Boarding. Schools, contain some lamentable truths and useful advice.

Though Mr. Lackington has long relinquished the trade of a bookseller, it appears he has not forgot the art of book-making, as half the present volume consists (like his Life) of quotations from his favourite poets, who, as well as a great number of prose writers, are directly or indirectly recommended.

Another edition of the above Work has appeared, thrown into the narrative form, by a Mr. Macleod, which reads more pleaSantly, as it is not so much interthe editor has taken liberties with larded with scraps of poetry; but his author by no means justifiable, and which are not always friendly to his character.

Sermons on the Religious Educa-, tion of Children. By P. Doddridge, D.D. Anew Edit. 1s. bds.

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form. The subject of which it treats is peculiarly useful to Christians. It is written in the author's usual way, abounding with the most suitable cautions, pithy remarks, and enlivening anecdotes.

A Manual of One Hundred Practical Contemplations, tending to promote Gospel Principles and a good Conversation in Christ. A New Edition, revised from the Original, published in 1680. 18mo, 15. 6d. bound.

THIS little Work appears to have been lost to the world for many years. The Rev. Mr. Lam. bert, of Hull, in a strong recommendation of the book, rejoices as one having found great treasure ; and the reader will, no doubt, rejoice with him.

LITERARY NOTICES.

WE have the pleasure to find two new editions are publishing of Dr. WATTS's Sermons and Prac tical Works only, in a full-size type. The one edition, being published in Numbers, is adapted for the convenience of the many; the other in royal 8vo volumes, for those who wish to encourage the publication of the best works in a suitable style of elegance.

Mr. Moseley is about to print a third edition of Brown's Explanation of the Assembly's Catechism, with his Improvements; also a Sermon on Walking with God, preached in London.

SELECT LIST OF RELIGIOUS PUBLICATIONS.

Hawker's Works, vol. 5th, 8vo, 7s. 6d. --120110, 45.

Doddridge's Works, vol. 7 (being vol. 2 of the Expositor)

Hawker's Union with Christ. New Edition, gd.

Select Works of Dr. Witherspoon, two large vols. 8vo, 8s boards.

Letters to the Rev. T. Belsham, occa. sioned by his Discourse on the Death of Dr. Priestley, by the Rev. J. P. Smith, 8vo, s. boards.

An Evangelical View of the Moral
Law. By J. Cobbin.
Price 4d. or

The Sabbath, a Poem, with Notes,

3s. 6d. per dozen."

12m0, 35.

Bunyan's Heart's Ease in Trouble. New Edition, 2s. 6d.

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Wood's Dictionary of the Bible, two vols. thick 8vo, with Plates, Maps, &c. 18s. boards.

Henry's Bible, in 4to, vol. 1, 11. 25. Vol. 2, il. 65. to be completed in five vols.

An Essay on Man (on Principles oppo. site to Lord Bollingbroke's) with a Preface and Notes. By W. Churchey. Small 8vo, 4s.

SERMONS.

Introductory Discourse, Confession of Faith, and Charge at the Ordination of the Rev. G. Clayton, Walworth, 8vo, Is.

Religious Experience essential to a Christian Minister. By J. Dore, 8vo, Is. Public Worship enforced. By Thos. Loader. 6d.

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

It is the wish of the Editors to render this Part of the Work as interesting and as satisfactory as possible to every class of their Readers ; for this purpose they have collected, from various sources, that informa tion which respects the interests of Religion among different Parties, and present them in the present combined form.

We have the satisfaction of informing our Readers, that Mr. Kicherer and the Hottentots, who have been detained for so many months in Holland, not being able to procure a passage, have at length sailed in an American ship, Capt. King, for the Cape of Good Hope. They are accompanied by several additional labourers, viz. Mr. and Mrs. Voss, and their daughter, Mr. Christian Albricht, his brother Mr. Austin Albricht, and Mr. Ulbricht; also Mr. Syden Faden, who is sent out by the Dutch Society. The Hottentot, Mary, has been lately delivered of a son; and so far recovered as to be able to accompany the Missionaries.

Some time before Mr. Kicherer sailed, the following Letter was received by a Friend in England, who has favoured us with a copy:

To Mr. and Mrs. E.

Hague, July 30, 1804.

My dearest Friends,

THROUGH the goodness of the Lord God, am I a little better than I was some days ago; nevertheless, very weak. I hope this letter will reach you in a good state for soul and body.

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What shall I say, my dear friends? Shall I say the Lord's doing is hard, since I left your country? that I could not; but I could say it was hard to flesh and blood. O yes! never shall I forget what I felt, and yet feel! There I lost my brother Charles,lost in a time that I the least expected! He is gone, my dear friends, he is gone the way of all Aesh! O my heart, my soul is gone with him! But the Lord gave me that time so much of his comfort; and yet, that I can say his chastening cometh from a Fa ther, who knows the best what is good for his poor child. I cannot express myself more, else I should write a great deal about this subject.

Our Martha is already recovered. She was, through a coach, very much wounded; the horses made

her almost dead: but the Lord delivered her in a wonderful way. She, and Mary, and John are tolerably well.

Mary is eight months in the fa mily-way: they desire all to see again the dear English friends. So soon as they are a little low spirited we begin to speak from (of) England; and they become happy. O that England! Never in our life shall we forget it, -never the friendship of that dear people of God!

My dearest brothers and sisters, in Heaven we shall rejoice that we have got the opportunity to have met one another upon this earth.

The ways are hitherto shut for to go to the Cape: it is a great trial to me. O may the Lord open the way! I long very much for to ste again my dearest flock in the wil derness, and to preach Jesus to them. If there is opportunity from England, I wish to know it; - if it is the Lord's will, then I should like to come again to you.

Now, my dear friends, I can write no more; I am so weak, and the English language is so difficult for

me.

Excuse this poor English; I am not able to do it better. Farewell, farewell, my dear, dear

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A Letter has been received from the Rev. John Hillyard, dated Harbour Grace, Sept. 14, 1804. had lately returned from an excursion into the northern parts of the country; and was preparing to set out again for St. John's, in order to take his passage for Bonavista, where he learns, that there are more than 2000 inhabitants, scattered abroad, as sheep without a shepherd; and in Trinity Bay, about the same number in similar circumstances. Great numbers of persons, who bear the Christian name, dishonour their profession by every act of profanity; in which they are encouraged by too many of

their teachers.

NOVA SCOTIA.

A Letter has been received by the Directors from Dorchester, in the county of Sydney, Nova Scotia, earnestly imploring the help of the Society, in sending a gospel minister to them. There are about forty families there, who would generally attend the worship of God, if regularly administered; and who could, in great part, support a mi. nister. Owing to the late emigra tions from Scotland, the Catholics have greatly multiplied. Their priests are assiduous in their labours in gaining proselytes, by intermarriages and baptizing the chil. dren of Protestants; which may be productive of the most fatal consequences."Sure I am," says the writer, "could you have a view of our melancholy situation, your tenderest regards would be engaged on our behalf." There are also in the neighbourhood, a nun ber of families of free-negroes, who are perish. ing through lack of knowledge, but who are truly desirous to receive

instruction.

A Letter has been received from Mr. Pidgeon a Missionary, on his way to New Brunswick, dated Charlotte Town, in Prince Edward's Island, July 18, 1804. He describes the state of the people as very deplorable, through want of the means of grace. He was informed, that there were more than a thousand families in the island, many of whom have lived to the age of thirty, and have never heard a sermon of any kind. Many are very desirous of a Missionary being sent among them. The Roman Catholics here also are very busy in making converts.

As the inhabitants of British North America are not Heathen, but, in great part, professedly. Christian, they are not properly the object for which the Missionary Society was established, though help, in a very limited degree, has been afforded to them. But as there are many thousands of persons in that country entirely destitute of all gospel ordinances, it would be highly praiseworthy if some benevolent Christians would form themselves into a Society for Missions to British North America; in many parts of which extensive region, preachers of the gospel would be gladly received and partially sup ported.

Missionary Society.

Ara Special Meeting of the Direc tors, held Sept. 24, 1804, the lowing Resolutions respecting Otaheive were, among others, adopted:

Resolved, That the measure sug gested by the brethren at Otaheite, for a reinforcement of that Mission, sufficient to render them independ ent of the support of the Chiefs, is, in its nature, incompatible with the principles of the insti ution:

That the Missionaries now on that island, are a sufficient number for the purposes of the Society at that station, except that it be expedient to send out one who is well acquainted with medicine and sur." gery:

That it appears to us desirable, that the Missionaries remain at Otaheite, or some other of the Society Islands, so long as it appears to consist with their personal security:

That the propriety of their separation, for the purpose of preaching in different island's, be suggested to their consideration :

That if any of the Missionaries be under strong apprehensions respecting his personal safety, he be recommended to state to the brethren there the grounds of his apprehensions; and if they be well founded, that his removal be recommended, either to any other island in the South Seas, or to Port Jackson, by the first convenient opportunity, in order that he may be employed there under the direction of the Rev. Mr. Marsden, in promoting the cause of religion, till further instructions be sent from the Directors:

That a competent supply of necessaries and conveniences for the Missionaries be annually provided and forwarded to Otaheite, either by a direct conveyance, or through the medium of the Rev. Mr. Marsden, New South Wales.

A supply of such articles as were requested by the Missionaries at Otaheite, has been provided; and will be sent, with letters, &c. by a ship just about to sail for New South Wales; from whence they are to be forwarded by the first op. portunity.

Extracts from the Periodical Accounts of the Missions of the United Brethren among the Heathen, No. XL.

ANTIGUA.

"This blessed work is still going on in the same manner. I must, particularly notice a meeting we have every Tuesday night, which has proved the means of stirring up, not only the little ones, but also hundreds of adult persons, to a concern for their salvation.

"From Easter 1803, to Easter 1804, there have been admitted to the Lord's Supper at St. John's, eighty-four; at Grace-Hill, fiftynine; at Grace Bay, forty-one. Ia all, 184 negroes.- Cornelius Adolph.

JAMAICA.

"I received a letter from the attorney on Elim estate, informing me, he had been directed by the proprietor to give every accommodation to our Mission on that estate; and, for the present, to fit up the hall in the great house for meetings of the negroes.

"The proprietor of Perce estate has also allowed an hour in the week-days for the negroe's to meet and hear the gospel.

"It were to be wished that every proprietor, who desires that the gospel may be preached to his negroes, might adopt the same plan

In one place, the Africans thus indulged said, "We pray that Almighty God may bless our good master, for his goodness to us poor negroes! We hope and pray that God may reward him with good crops," &c.

BAVIAN'S KLOOF,

near the Cape of Good Hope.

From many pleasing declarations of Christian faith and experience in the converted Hottentots, we have room to select only the following :

One of them said, "Before we heard the word of God, we lived, like senseless beasts, in sin and vice, and thought but little or never of God; and even now, after the gospel has been brought to us, and the great love of our Saviour towards us is described to us every day, we ought to be ashamed that we are still so disobedient to his word.”

Another said, "I am a miserable creature! In my youth, I grew continued in the practice of them up in all manner of bad things; and till my old age. How shall I thank our Saviour enough that he has had mercy upon me!"

Another said, "I am a poor sinner, and many evil thoughts come daily into my mind, but whenever they arise in my heart, if I tura to

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