and subdued, and the former as stupid as ever. And when they would give him the best cup, and the white-handled knife, Barney looked perplexed and ill at ease, and they saw in a moment that he was discomforted by the notice that was taken; and when they solemnly drank his health as their preserver and friend, he as solemnly repeated their words; and they felt from that moment it was heaven's bounty rather than his. "If the LORD had not been on our side, now may Israel say, if the LORD had not been on our side when troubles rose up against us, the dark waters would have come in, even unto our souls." So they fell on their knees, and returned thanks to their Almighty Preserver, and Barney prayed with them, and they listened to what he said, and he blessed GoD for his good supper, and the comfort of a bed.

And with Fred and Sue the tide was turned, and the troublous waves of misfortune which had threatened to overwhelm them flowed peacefully back, and Fred stood as one newly born and almost as naked. But new and good resolutions were happily re-born with him, and he said he'd be blessed if ever he spent a farthing again in waste; and Sue made him give her his solemn promise that so it should be; and there is every reason to believe that Fred has solemnly kept his word. There is indeed a prosperous look in the bright eyes, and in the happy smile under the gay red cap, and in the neat homeliness of Sue's attire. Yet if misfortune has chilled his generosity, and his liberal feelings are cramped, there is still one warm spot left in his noble and prodigal heart, warm even in the winter time, and never to be chilled when he can help in the hour of need. And Fred has had reason to find, even in this world of benefits forgot, that "A GOOD TURN IS NEVER LOST," and to look forward in hope and confidence to the world to come, assured of the promise that "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, ye have done it unto Me;" for "as many ways as we may do good, so many ways we may be charitable; there are infirmities not only of body, but of soul and fortunes, which do require the merciful hand of our abilities," and with the inclination, we have all the power to be charitable to our fellow men. Let our story, then, be pondered on, and understood as it is, a real true tale of the far down west,-the Devonshire

coast.

When we publish our civil laws, that the people may know the laws by which their judges are to be guided, we do not make the people judges themselves, otherwise we might as well place them on the tribunal at once, or, what is equivalent, might compel the judges to decide only as the people should think

fit; in which case we all know that right and truth would not long prevail.-SEWELL.

If justice be withheld by a superior court for a time, it is better for us to submit patiently to authorities ordained of GOD than to become rebellious.-Ibid.

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"Tis the Name that whoso preaches, Finds it music in the ear;

'Tis the Name that whoso teaches,
Tastes more sweet than honey's
cheer;

He whose heart its fulness reaches,
Makes his ghostly vision clear.

"Tis the Name by right exalted
Over every other name;
That when we are sore assaulted,
Puts the enemy to shame :
The salvation of our nature,
And the glory of the same.

JESU! We Thy Name adoring,
Long to see Thee as Thou art;
Of Gon's clemency imploring,
So to fix it in our heart,
That hereafter, upward soaring,
We with seraphs may have part.

ON THE DEATH OF AN INFANT.

A MOTHER bending down her head

Kissed her sweet babe, and left him sleeping;
She knew not that with wings outspread

A seraph there his watch was keeping.
At morn he shook them, through the place
A sweet and dreamy perfume sending;
Then gently said, his glorious face
Over the sleeping infant bending,

"Sweet brother mine, why must you stay?
Oh, that I saw the heavenly token,

To bid me bear thy soul away!"

Scarce had these sorrowing words been spoken,
When, like the day-spring from on high,
Around the infant's brow is twining,
Concealed from every mortal eye,

A coronet with glory shining.

Oh then full well the angel knew

The bands were broken that had bound it,
And with a long fond kiss he drew

The spirit from the covering round it,
Spread his broad wings and soared on high.
To her child's corpse in anguish clinging,
Hark to the mother's mournful cry!

She heard nought but the angel's singing.

Church News.

THE LONDON MEETING.

We have abstained from making any remarks upon the recent proceedings in the Gorham case, until it had been seen what course those in whom Churchmen repose confidence determined to take. The Bishop of Exeter, solicitous for the safety of the English Church, and anxious to preserve her faith unimpaired, has contended in every court against the wrong that has been done her by the decision of the Judicial Committee. He has fearlessly and manfully discharged the duties devolving upon him, and has laid Churchmen of all ranks and positions under a lasting debt of gratitude. He has appealed, and appealed in vain; and it now remains with the members of the English Church to vindicate her honour, and to claim her rights.

It has been shown that there are not wanting men in the present day, who will avail themselves of the Royal Supremacy to its utmost extent, and who will claim for the Prime Minister for the time being all the powers and prerogatives exercised by the crown personally. Every effort for good, every longing for a better state of

things, every claim for the Church to exercise her own functions, and to decide her own doctrine, is to be silenced and put down for ever by the use of two talismanic words, "The Royal Supremacy." University commissions, interference with the constitution of Church schools, and with the doctrine of our holy Mother, must prove to all who are not wilfully blind that there is a great effort made at the present juncture to reduce our branch of the Church to a mere creature of the State, and to make her accommodate herself to the nineteenth century. Day by day is producing some fresh proof and evidence that this end is in view. But yet there is no reason to despair. What is the duty of Clergymen it becomes not us to say; but we conceive that the laity are bound to sit down and calmly review the whole state of the question, and then resolutely second all efforts made to obtain the freedom of the Church. The time for united action has come. We must give up our own individual views, and enter into hearty co-operation with Churchmen in every part of England. Every man has an interest at stake, and every one must labour as if everything depended upon him, We imagine that those in power may build upon the carelessness or supineness of those who have not shown hitherto much readiness in defence of the faith. They would not have touched any bodies of Dissenters, or endeavoured to rob them of their synodical assemblies; and the way to recover that of which we have been deprived, is to show that we are earnestly bent upon doing so; that we will not be put off by any excuse, and that we will continue knocking until the door of relief is opened to us.

The first step has been taken. On the 23rd of July a large and influential meeting, congregated from all parts of the country, was held at S. Martin's Hall and the Freemasons' Tavern, which was attended by more than three thousand of the Clergy and laity of our Church. It partook (so the Guardian said) more of the character of a solemn synodical assembly than of a public meeting in the ordinary sense of the word. The early Communion at several Churches in London, and morning prayer, was the most appropriate preparation.

The doors of S. Martin's Hall, Long Acre, were opened at eleven ; and this large room, holding upwards of 1,500, was immediately filled. It was then arranged that those unable to get in should draft off to the great room at Freemasons' Tavern, capable of holding some thousand; and this, in its turn, was filled. Thus divided, it is impossible for us to say with any exactness how many persons were present; but we know that upwards of 4,000 tickets were granted to applicants for admission; and we also know, from numerous letters that we have received, that many more would have come up from the country but from a fear of the utter impossibility of finding accommodation. Notwithstanding the crowd, however, the arrangements of the committee of management were so excel

lent and complete, that we have not heard a single complaint from any one.

The meeting was most satisfactory; and, would our space permit, we would gladly give our readers extracts from the noble and able speeches of the day. We cannot sum up in better words than those of that paper just named.

"July 23, 1850, will be an epoch in the Church's history to which the memories of her faithful children will ever revert with feelings of deep and heartfelt thankfulness, whatever trials may yet await her, however severe may be the conflict through which she has to pass; and the champions of the Church's faith, while labouring in the very fire for the maintenance of her doctrines, will be cheered and comforted by the recollection of that deep and devout spirit of loyal and religious earnestness, that breathed not more in the addresses of the speakers, lay and clerical, than in the dutiful and self-denying suppression of all ebullition of feeling that distinguished this meeting from all similar demonstrations. The pulse of the meeting was felt only in the prayers with which it was commenced, and in the upward movements of the hands that expressed concurrence in the various resolutions proposed, and that pulse was the demonstration of a life and energy that can accomplish all that the Church can dare.”

This is as it should be; it may be of long duration, but if we are true to ourselves, it will end successfully. It is the first note; let others be sounded throughout every parish, and thousands of signatures be inscribed on those addresses and petitions; then may we hope that our Zion will be raised from the dust, and exchange our robes of mourning for those of joy and gladness.

S. PETER'S DAY AT HIXON.

(From the Staffordshire Advertiser.)

THE oldest inhabitant of the village of Hixon, we should think, does not remember such a day of general rejoicing as was passed there on Saturday last, the anniversary of the consecration of S. Peter's Church. The Rev. H. Stretton provided, at great trouble and expense, such an amount of really rational enjoyment for his flock as not only pleased but surprised those who had the good fortune to be present on the occasion. From the kindly feeling and other good effects likely to be promoted by such hallowed festivities, it is to be hoped that others may be