Magdalene Asylum," for the year 1806, we find that, from 1797 (its commencement) 116 unfortunate young women have been admitted; 38 of whom have been restored to their friends, or placed in service, &c.; and several others, who have been discharged, have never returned to their evil courses; 31 are at present in the house. A larger house is now building, which will accommodate 70 or 80 persons. The expenditure of the last year was about 6797.; towards which, the labour of the women amounted to 3917. a circumstance highly hon ourable, What an affecting consideration is it, that of 116 females admitted into this Asylum, 96 were under 24 years of age! We rejoice to hear that the sum of 2001 (being part of a legacy left by a deceased gentleman for charit. able purposes) has been devoted to the London Female Penitentiary, by the liberality of the executors, HOMERTON, On Wednesday, June 24, the usual examination of the Students of this Seminary took place; when the young gentlemen read passages from Virgil and Lucretius; from the Greek Testament, Herodotus, and Euripides; and from the Hebrew Bible. A Report was then made by the Trustees, concerning the progress and the conduct of the students. After which, questions were proposed to them in the sciences of Ana tomy and Chemistry, and the Philesophy of the Human Mind. Several other branches of useful science were unavoidably omitted in the exami nation, through want of time. The Gentlemen who were present testified their warm approbation of the Tutors and the young men, The Chairman (the Rev. R. Winter) gave them a very suitable and affectionate Address; and the Mecting, which was highly satisfactory, was concluded with prayer, HOXTON, June 24. A numerous Meeting of the Supporters of this Seminary was held in the adjoining Chapel; when three of the students were engaged as follows (a fourth was prevented by illness): - Mr. Salt began with prayer; Mr. Barnes spoke on the Incarnation; and Mr. Clunie on the Descent of the Holy Spirit. Afterwards, Mr. Durant, of Poole, read a very satisfactory Report of a previous examination of the students in Latin, Greek, and Hebrew, signed by the Rev. J. Humphreys and R. Winter; and concluded with a suitable Address and Prayer. The next morning there was an Association of Ministers educated in this Institu tion; when each gave a solemn and pleasing account of the work of God where Providence has appoint. ed them. They dined together in the library; and in the evening, Mr. C. Buck preached a very appropri ate sermon, on the Importance of a Gospel Ministry, Messrs. Cope, of Launceston, and Gore, of Barbican, engaged in prayer. This Seminary has supplied the church of God with 20 ministers in the course of the last two years, - GHESHUNT. བ་ · Mr. Mil, June 25. The Anniversary was held at the Countess of Huntingdon's College, at Cheshunt; when three of the students delivered themes on the following subjects; ler, "The Gospel a Treasure," Mr, Foster, "What is incumbent on Mi nisters who are put in Trust with this Treasure?" Mr. Bridgman, "What is the Duty of the People to whom this Treasure is exhibited and offer. ed " The Rev. Mr. Braithwaite preached from Heb. ix. 24, “ To appear in the presence of God for us;" Mr. Newman, of Sleaford, and Mr. Mefan, of Folkstone, formerly students at this Seminary, engaged in prayer, The chapel, which is a remarkably neat one, and lately built, was well filled; besides which, many persons were in the court-yard, who, by the construction of the place, could hear with great ease; and it is hoped that the services of the day were not only satisfactory, but profitable, WYMONDLEY, The Rev. H. F, Burder, A. M. has been chose a by the Trustees of the late Mr. Coward, Classical Tu tor in the Academy at Wymond.ey, near Stevenage. This Institution was originally under the care of Dr. Doddridge, at Northampton. The Rev, Mr. Parry is now Tutor in Divinity and Philosophy. A chapel is erected on the premisses; and a large Sunday-School established, under the superintendence of the tutors and pupils in this Seminary, which has ample funds, and the best library amongst the Dissenters. June 26. A New Chapel was opened in Kentish Town, a populous village on the west side of London. Mr. Stevens, of London, preached in the afternoon, from Isa. Iv. 10, 11; and Mr. Slatterie, of Chatham, in the evening, from Hag. ii. 7. Messss. Burder, G. Williams, Co'bin, and Simpson engaged in prayer. A respectable place of worship was long wanted in this place; and much difficulty and expence has occurred in electing it. The present building was erected between two and three years ago, on an adjoining spot of ground belonging to one of the London Hospitals. The person who held a lease from the hospital, and who agreed to let a part of it for the chapel, was threatened with an ejectment, if the chapel (which was then covering in) was not removed. Much pains and considerable offers were made to reconcile the managers, but all proved ineffectual. In this season of difficulty, another piece of ground unexpectedly offered; and the chapel was taken down and rebuilt,Many are the devices of mens' hearts; yet the council of God, that shall stand. It is hoped the religious public will generously contribute to this peculiar case. - DEAF AND DUME. On Saturday, July 11, the first stone of a New Asylum for Deaf and Dumb Children, in the Kent Road, near London, was laid by his Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester, attended by the Lord Mayor, &c. The Secretary, the Rev. R. Yates, delivered an appropriate prayer; and the Rev. J. Townsend made a uitable Address, directing the at. tention of the assembly to the bless, ings derived from the illustrious House of Hanover; under whose mild and auspicious government this country had become so much distinguished for its public charities. He then noticed the peculiar circum stances of this Institution, for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb (which, we understand, originated with him) the utility of which is now unequivocally established by experience, and sanctioned by public favour; but the number of applicants has been found much greater calls for the further aid of a benevo than was expected, and urgently lent public. His Royal Highness appeared to be highly gratified by the exertions of these two Rev. Gentlemen; and expressed his approbation to each of them. He then presented to the charity a donation of Fifty Guineas. The Lord Mayor presented the same sum; Charles Peichell, Esq. Forty Guineas; S. Thornton, Esq. Thirty Guineas, &c. After taking some refreshment in marqué, and viewing the plans of the intended building, presented by Mr. Swithin, the architect, his Royal Highness proceeded to his carriage, amidst the plaudits of all present, who were highly gratified by the benevolence and urbanity of manners displayed by the loyal Visitor.. Collections made in SCOTLAND, by the Rev. Messrs. CAMPBELL and FREY, to assist the Jewish Fund of the London Missionary Society, 1807. May 24, Edinburgh, Mr. Peddie's, Bristow Street 25, Portsburgh, Mr. Lothian's 27, Paisley, Mr. Smart's 28, Port Glasgow 29, Greenock 31, Glasgow (Messrs. Pirie and Dick's) Ditto, at Mr. Kidston's June 1, Stirling, at Mr. Smart's 2, Down, Mr. Fletcher's Dumblane, Mr. Gilfillan's 3, Alloa, Mr. Waters's Kincardine, Mr. Young's 5, Inverkeithing, Mr. E. Brown's Kinross, Mr. Hay's 7, Perth, Mr. Aikman's L. 46 15 1 25 11 41 4 0 Scone, Mr. Jameison's Lock Chapel, Mr. Philp's 12, Stonehaven, Mr. Ballantine's Brechin, Mr. Blackader 14, Dundee. Particulars of the Collections here have not come to hand; but will appear in our next. 15, Kennoway, Mr. Fraser's Kirkaldy, Mr. Law's Friends at Falkland 16, Kinghorn, Mr. Black's Dunfermline, Messrs. Husband and M'Farlane's 17, Queensferry, Mr. Carruther's Linlithgow, Mr. Watson's M. P. and Miss P. Bo-ness 18, Whitburne, Mr. J. Brown's 21, Edinburgh, Morning, at Mr. Lothian's (2d Collection) 22, Leith, Mr. Aitchison's 8 1 0 19 9 6 18 14 03 I 0 0 15 4 4 19 19 0 3 8 0 7 17 } 25, Jedburgh, Mr. Young's, Sermon at an Hour's Notice Hawick, Mr. Henderson's 26, Langholin, Mr. Jardine's Collections in ENGLAND, A for the General Fund of the London Missionary Society. 5, Liverpool, Newington Chapel, Mr. Bruce's admirably calculated to counteract. To sum up our estimate of this production in a few words, we conceive it to be the effort of a mind, enlightened, vigorous, matured, and, above all, deeply impressed with the awful importance of revealed truth. The style is nervous; the definitions, in general, good; the quotations original and apposite; and the whole is stamped with dignity and weight by a deferential appeal to the lively oracles of the "only wise God." We regret that our narrow kits forbid us to give extracts; at the same time, hoping, that this deficiency will excite our readers them selves to walk through the Temple. A Collection of Original GospelHymns. By J, Kent. 24mo, 18.6d. THESE Hymns are written in a truly Christian spirit, and breathe much of the fervour of evangelical piety. We may very safely recommend them to the pious reader, as they will afford him much consolation in a retired hour. We understaud they are occasionally used in several congregations; and that Dr. Hawker has sometimes introduced them in his evening lecture. Horæ Psalmodiæ; or a Popular! View of the Psalms of David, as Evidence of the Divine Origin of the Jewish and Christian Religions, &c. 12mo, 2s. 6d. Tuis author proposés to consider the Psalms in a light somewhat new, as affording evidences of the truth of Revelation; and though the discussion is confined to a few Psalms, or passages of the Psalms, the argument is well conducted. In comparing the religious knowledge of the Jews with those of the contem-7 "was The greater part of this little volume, however, is devoted to Two Preliminary Essays, which are intelligent, and ably written. The second, on Libertinism, is very iinpressive; and we wish it could be, generally circulated in the circles of Gallantry, alias Lewdness. But in the former Essay, we think, he too much lowers the idea of inspiration an error that we the rather mention, because it is too prevalent. If the inspiration of the apostles limited to the essential doctrines and duties of Christianity," the question arises, What doctrines and duties are essential? and it is only to pretend that a doctrine is non-essuntial, to get rid of their authority. It is not indeed necessary to extend Inspiration to Natural Philosophy, or to the arts, since they were not commissioned to teach them; but if their decisions on matters of faith were not infallible, what pre-eminence have they above ourselves? Indeed, the discoveries of eighteen centuries must, in every other view, but give us a decided preference, we have "a more sure word of prophecy." 3 B Help to Zion's Travellers: being an Attempt to remove various Stumbling Blocks, &c. By R. Hall. With a Recommendatory Preface, by Dr Ryland, 18me, 3s. We are glad to see this excellent little work rescued from oblivion; and we cordially unite with Dr. Ryland in recommending it to our readers as a valuable piece of sound and practical divinity, calculated to rectify many mistakes too prevalent in the religious world. The author was father to the present ingenious Mr. Hail, late of Cambridge. Primitive Truth, in a History of the Internal State of the Reformation, expressed by the Early Reformers in their Writings, 8vo, Ts. strikes in liminé. the forlorn hope of the uncovenanted mercies of God!" The truth of the matter is, that Calvinism and Methodism, and words of like undefined meaning, are only the tubs thrown out to amuse the whale. The real ground of contest is the nature and necessity of vital godliness, whether the Holy Ghost is et given in his divine influences, restoring us to a life of communion Lamb. The controversy about docwith God, through the blood of the trines, among spiritually-minded men, has of late, we hope, lost many of the angles of asperity. Every one who loves our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, will neither refuse the Affection to those of whom he has hand of Fellowship, nor the heart of confidence that they have received the grace of God in 'truth, and drank into one Spirit. FLATTERING Specches and vain suggestions are utterly unbecoming The real sense of the Articles and those who advocate the cause of Doctrines of the Reformers is an primitive truth. This observation important point to be ascertained Can the author by all who call themselves Churchreally believe that the persons to men, and subscribe their assent and whom his Dedication is addressed consent. They are not the doctrines will approve his design, commend of Calvin or Arminius, as copied its goodness, and extend to him servilely from one master:-no, their favour and countenance? Does nor from the Helvetic Confession; he not know that the Bishop of Lin- but drawn pure from the sacred coln's theology, the book now re- fountains themselves, by men as commended to all our junior clergy, excellent and learned in the Scripis as contrary to the Helvetic Contures as any of the foreign divines, fession, Nowel's Catechism, and Lutherans, Calvinists, or Zuinglians. Jewel's Apology, in respect of doc- In the great lines of truth they cotrines, as to the Institutes of Calvin ? incided; and if the doctrines of OriThe present wide line of separation gisai Sin, of Free Will, of Justifibetween us and our adversaries is cation by Faith, and of Good Works, not what Calvin or Arminius wrote; were equally maintained by Luther but what our Reformers received as and Melancthon, by Zuinglius and scriptural truth, respecting the fall, Ecolompadius, by Calvin and Beza, and its consequences, the exercise of by Cranmer, Ridley, and Latimer, divine grace, the choice of an elect by Jewel, Sands, and other Repeople in Christ their covenant- fermers, -the writer of Primitive Head, and the effectual operations Truth knows, that, without enterof the eternal Spirit in the renewing ing into the Decrees, expressed with of the hearts of sinners. Names of 'whatever moderation, whoever inmen and bugbear terrors of supposed sists on these leading truths of the consequences of the doctrines of gospel, according to the statement grace are conjured up; and after every confutation of the charges brought, are still gibbetted to deter, But whom? Those who never tasted of the grace of God in truth. Does not the author of the present treatise know, that Bullinger, and all the church at Zurich, are left to of any one of the persons mentioned, he will be immediately branded as a Calvinist. The author, though unknown to us, with all his endeavours to ward off the reproach of Calvinism, will, we doubt not, if he maintains the doctrines of the Helvetic Confession, |
