never cease. His disciples forsook him, and his friends forgat him, but Jesus knew that Jehovah never turned away his heart from him, and this upheld him in the hour of need. "Thou art my help and my deliverer." His unmoved confidence stayed itself alone on God." O that all believers would imitate more fully their great Apostle and High Priest in his firm reliance upon God, even when afflictions abounded and the light was veiled. "Make no tarrying, O my God." The peril was imminent, the need urgent, the suppliant could not endure delay, nor was he made to wait, for the angel came to strengthen, and the brave heart of Jesus rose up to meet the foe. Lord Jesus, grant that in all our adversities we may possess like precious faith, and be found like thee, more than conquerors. Jesus Mine. BY TIMOTHY HARLEY, OF ST. JOHN'S, NEW BRUNSWICK. JBut have not one like thee; So dear, so precious as thou art, Thou hast the meekness of a lamb, More than a woman's tenderness, What human virtue does not shine Or what perfection dwells in God Most blessed centre of all good, "Tis worth ten thousand worlds to me, That I can call thee mine. Sinners may round their tapers dance, My light is nature's central Sun- Mine in a bond which cannot break, Though I shall part from all beside, And soon shall dawn the eternal day, Presumption from Two Aspects. A VENERABLE Christian woman was accustomed to use some such lan guage as this, when describing her own spiritual condition: "I trust I have looked alone to the Lord Jesus, and I have a humble hope that through his precious blood I shall be saved at the last; but it's not for the likes of me to be confident and sure. I could not have the presumption to say that I know I am saved." In process of time the good woman sickened, and her last hour drew on apace, and with it light and peace; then she was heard to say, “1 never felt myself more a sinner than I do now, and my unworthiness and my inward corruptions rise up clear before me; but I have believed in the Lord Jesus, and it's not for the likes of me to question his power to save. I dare not have the presumption to doubt the word of the Lord my God, and hath he not said, He that believeth hath everlasting life"?" See, trembling Christian, the true presumption, and be afraid of it; the other so-called presumption is but simple faith, of which none can have too much. Newhaven Baptist Chapel. NE of the finest walks in the world is along the cliff from Brighton to ON Newhaven. We went on foot the other day, continually up hill and down dale, with the foaming sea on our right; and when we came upon the heights above the harbour, we were charmed beyond measure with the glorious bay, which is one of the most beautiful in Europe. The bold front of the enormous white cliffs, the verdure of the swelling hills, and the deep blue of the sea, make a view of which one might almost say, as of Naples, "see it and die." The interest which we felt was, however, quite other than that which mere scenery could evoke. We walked into the town to see one of the results of our College work. In the growing town, religious matters were very stagnant, till our young brother, Mr. Sargeant, a native of the place, resolved to raise a church in it. God has honoured his faith and raised up a generous friend, who, though a churchman, has been a friend indeed. That gentleman has built a large school-room, which will hold from three to four hundred, which is placed in the rear of a piece of ground suitable for a chapel, when the people are numerous enough to require one, and strong enough to raise funds for the erection. For this our friend charges only the interest on his money, and receives in return the great pleasure of seeing a full congregation, and many conversions. Humble though the building appears in our woodcut, it is commodious, and in every way well arranged. As the fulcrum for the lever of hard work and prayer, and a barracks for a good and true band of recruits, we look upon it with intense satisfaction. May God enable many of our men to go and do likewise. We hope friends who read this will help us in our College work when they see that the results are tangible, and that cases like this are many. A church was The ministry of Mr. Sargeant has been much blessed. formed by Mr Wigner, of New Cross, on October 5th, consisting of eighteen members, and conversion work is still going on. The services are well attended, the place being usually filled on the Sunday evenings. There is a Sunday school of about eighty scholars, and eight teachers, with a Young Men's Christian Association of thirty-five members. Tracts are distributed every Sabbath, and a little is being done to help the mission cause-so that the place once barren as the desert is now bringing forth fruit to God's glory. There was no Baptist church at Newhaven before. We were pleased to see a huge flagstaff in front, on which the Bethel flag is hoisted, so as to be seen all down the harbour-the sign to seamen that there is gospel provision near at hand for those who go down to the sea in ships. Shooter's Hill Road Chapel. HOOTER'S Hill, famous in the days of Prince Hal and Falstaff, is at hill, nearest the metropolis, our students have preached in small rooms, and a church has been formed, which is now under the care of our esteemed young brother, Mr. Henry Brown. The friends so gathered are now erecting a new chapel, to cost £1,300, and we are helping them; indeed, we are their treasurer, and shall have to find a considerable sum to carry the work through. Here is one of the goodly results of our College work; and here also is one of those burdens which we trust the Lord will lead his people to bear with us as fellow servants in his work. Reviews. cerpts from it for our readers' behoof. Meanwhile, money will be well invested in its purchase. There is a quotation from the volume in our article upon Ear-muffs. A Commentary on the Holy Scriptures, | month, if possible, we shall make excritical, doctrinal, and homiletical, with special reference to ministers and students. By JOHN PETER LANGE, D.D., in connection with a number of eminent European divines. Vol. I. Genesis. T. and T. Clark, 38, George Street, Edinburgh. THIS volume we regard as an absolute necessary for every well-furnished library. It is rich to repletion. Its wealth of thought is like the lavish splendour of Oriental royalty. To praise Lange, would on our part, be to hold a candle to the sun, his compilations are so bright with information and clear suggestion. We do not agree with all his comments, but we sit at the feet of the author as a child in the school of a master. No praise which our pen could write, would exaggerate our sense of the extreme value of this volume on Genesis; and those volumes of the New Testament with which we are acquainted are equally precious. The two new volumes upon the epistles, we have not had leisure to examine. John Ploughman's Talk. By C. H. SPURGEON. Alabaster & Passmore. THE sale of this brochure has quite surprised us. In a few weeks, nearly 30,000 have been disposed of, without pushing advertisements. We have received many cheering words of commendation, for which we are grateful to the writers. The Life of Thomas Collins, Wesleyan Minister. By SAMUEL COLEY. Hamilton, Adams & Co. A RICH biography can be made dull as the grave by a mere collector of letters, and spinner of reflections, but a genial, overflowing writer can make much out of small capital; of this last the present "life" is an instance. Thomas Collins was a valiant and useful man, but his life does not rise out of the current standard of worthy and successful preachers. He had not attained unto the first three, yet his estimable biographer has produced a most charming book, to which something more than a brief notice is due; and therefore next The Question of the Irish Church calmly considered; a Book of Testimonies and Arguments. By WILLIAM Dyer. Longmans, Green & Co. A MOST valuable contribution to the controversy. It is, indeed, high time that the church which the Bishop of Oxford declares was made "the worst and meanest instrument of English misrule" should be put upon another trial, that it may be seen whether her faults were her own, or those of her masters. Our own belief is, that with her gilded manacles removed, the Episcopal Church in England will do service to the cause of truth and righteousness, for which she is while in bondage utterly incapacitated. A Commentary on the Greek Text of the Epistle of Paul to the Galatians. By JOHN EADIE, D.D. T. & T. Clark, Edinburgh. THOSE familiar with Dr. Eadie's former expositions of the epistles will welcome this new arrival. It is, as the author claims," an earnest and honest attempt to discover the mind of the Spirit in his own blessed word." We ought to have written a long article upon so exrich stores of modern biblical exposiceedingly valuable an addition to the tion; but it may possibly do as much service to the publishers if we say that we wish every preacher in the three kingdoms possessed and studied the work; we are sure it would be a large benefit to the church of God. The Apostle of Kerry; or, the Life of the Rev. Charles Graham. By Rev. W. GRAHAM CAMPBELL. Dublin: Moffat & Co. WE ought to have given title and publisher in connection with our sketch, but having forgotten to do so, we give it here, and perhaps need not add, that we commend the work to all our readers. The Confessions of a Clock. By W.J.B. | moonshine and short punishment theoW. Macintosh, 24, Paternoster Row. risings we see no rainbow, unless it be a lunar one. In the form of an amusing story, a great deal of good morality and religious truth is brought forward. The boys and girls will like it. The Rainbow, edited by Dr. W. Leask. W. KENT & Co., Paternoster Row. WE are sorry to see the line of doctrine which this periodical is taking, for we have much respected its editor, though we never cared for the speculations of his magazine. Its present light is not equal to the production of a solar rainbow, such as lovers of the oldfashioned gospel of covenant grace delight to look upon; in its prophetic Light at Eventide. Large Print Readings for the Sick and Aged. Hatchards, 187, Piccadilly; and W. Macintosh, Paternoster Row. WHERE old age has crept on, and the soul is still in the dark as to the things which make for its peace, the Christian visitor will gain much assistance in his instructions, by giving the unlettered sinner such a book as this. Even in second childhood the unconverted may be blessed by so suitable an instrumentality. There must be thousands in want of just such a book as that which is now before us. Memoranda. audience of persons who were deeply moved by his fervency and zeal. Our friend is a workman not needing to be ashamed, and in The London Baptist Association held its meetings last month at Walworth Road Chapel. The warmest brotherly love reigns among the hundred associated churches. Did our friends know and feel the value of unity and brotherly affection, no district would be without its association. The isolation of our churches has been their weakness; true union will minister much to their strength. Mr. Grant, late of Barrow-in-Furness, has sailed for Tasmania. to take the oversight of the church in Perth. WHEN Elijah trusted in the Lord for temporal support in time of famine, the ravens brought him bread and meat, and he drank of the brook Cherith; we also de-all his works we pray our Lord to speed him. pend for the maintenance of our orphan boys upon the gracious providence of the Pather of the fatherless, and we shall not be disappointed; but we would remind our friends that the means which God uses at this time are very different from those employed in the prophet's case. No ravens convey the morning and evening meals to our little ones, but, on the contrary, other creatures in black call for taxes, and no brook Cherith meanders through the Or phanage ground, but the pipes will be cut off unless the water-rate is regularly paid The manner of our support differs from that of the prophet of Horeb, but it is in some points a great improvement. The ravens who brought the provision remained ravens still, and had no personal blessing; while as to the brook Cherith, in due course it dried up; but the Lord has so ordered our case, that his people who are led to give to his work get a blessing in the deed, and their substance is far less likely to fail than if they had withheld. The sums hitherto sent in would not warrant us in taking more children, but we mean to do so, being assured the Lord will provide. As this provision will come through his people, we venture to ask our readers how much of their store as stewards ought to be given in this direction! May their Master direct them. Mr. Richard Weaver's sermon in the Tabernacle gathered together a crowded Mr. Kerr is labouring with much success in St. Helena. Mr. A. McDougall, late of Rothesay, has become a missionary pastor in the Hebrides. A Baptist church is being gathered in Hounslow with every prospect of success. The recognition of Mr. John Smith as pastor of the Baptist church, at the Tabernacle, Billingborough, in Lincolnshire, took place on Good Friday. Mr. Swift, of Morton, read the Scriptures, Mr. W. Orton, General Baptist, of Bourne, offered prayer, and Mr. G. Rogers gave the charge to the pastor. In the evening a public meeting was held, in which Mr. Swift, Mr. Rogers, and Mr. Smith, took part. On Sunday, March 28th, Mr. Rogers preached both morning and evening. The collections were good, and the prospects are encouraging. |