wherefore it is evident that, in forming any new religious establishment, the situation of the place, and the circumstances of the people, ought to be the only considerations that should have weight. The whole management of this religious Society, and of every thing belonging to it, is vested in a Committee of twelve members, chosen by the subscribers. Every subscriber of two Louis per annum, and upwards, is eligible to the office of Committee-man. This Committee will be renewed every three years at a general meeting of the subscribers; and in case of the death or removal of any of its members, their places will be filled by others. The subscribers to this Church have rendered themselves obnoxious to many, by not placing it under the patronage of an English Bishop: but it will be sufficient to inform such persons that no religious Society in France, of any nation, or of any party, can be connected in the smallest degree with a foreign Bishop. The National Assembly passed a decree relative to this subject, bearing date July 12, 1790, as follows: "Il est défendu à toute Eglise ou Paroisse de France, et à tout Citoyen François, de reconnoitre en aucun cas, et sous quelque prétexte que ce soit, l'autorité d'un Evêque ordinaire ou Métropolitain dont le Siége seroit établi sous la domination d'une Puissance étrangère, ni celle de ses délégués, residans en France ou ailleurs." An objection of weight has been raised against the Marriages performed according to the forms of this Church. Not belonging to the English Established Church, it is supposed that they will not be deemed valid in England. As this is a question of importance, the advice of Counsel was thought necessary; and the following reply of an eminent Counsellor in London is made known to the public: "The general rule of law is this. Every marriage that is solemnized according to the laws of the country where it is performed, is held legal wherever it is examined; and therefore, whatever the present laws of France hold legal, our Courts will affirm also. This rule is so general, that I know of no exception to it." As no one can dispute the validity of these marriages in France, it is hoped that the above reply will be satisfactory with regard to England. It is in the power of every one to disprove their legality, if it be false. The Psalms that compose the second part of this volume are collected from various authors. Tate and Brady, and Watts, have furnished the greater part of them; Addison, Burns, and other poets less known, were the composers of the rest. THE ORDER FOR MORNING PRAYER, EVERY LORD'S DAY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. At the beginning of the Morning Prayer, the Minister shall read some one or more of these sentences of the Scriptures that follow; and then he shall say that which is written after the said sentences. WHEN the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. Ezek. xviii. 27. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Isaiah lv. 7. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a ; |