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but rendered most acrimonious by religious animosity, had continued during several months,-that many persons had been murdered, that public worship was prevented, that churches were despoiled, that trade and manufactures were suspended, --- that hundreds, appalled and alarmed, had quitted their occupations---their property ---and their homes, and become fugitives ;---and that all the evils had locally existed, which mobs, unrestrained by adequate authority, and stimulated by party spirit, ignorance, desire of pillage, and superstition, could inflict.

8. That although the COMMITTEE do not rely on letters influenced by fear,-on publications induced by interest,-and on assurances inserted in the subservient Journals which circulate in France; and although they regret that perfect compensation has not been made to the sufferers, and more deci. sive measures earlier adopted against their aggressors, they are convinced that, even in that department where the evils did exist, those evils are now much decreased: that the rights of the Protestants have been officially recognized, in reiterated publications;-another Royal Ordonnance, for their advantage, has been announced; civil and military authorities have united for their protection; --- their ministers have been placed on an equality with the Catholic Clergy in the Electoral Assemblies, and flattered by titular and honorary distinctions ;---their churches have been re-opened ---many fugitives have returned ;---manufactures have revived; ---some of their persecutors have been committed for trial;---and repose and security re-appear.

9. That this COMMITTEE cannot but attribute these results to the declarations of the Allied Powers, to the special efforts of the British Cabinet, and to those expressions of Public Opinion in England and throughout Europe, which have abashed the violent and unconstitutional Catholics in France---aud, penetrating to the Thuilleries, have induced that Court to display an interest ---a decision ---and an energy, which had been too long deferred--and that the Committee therefore rejoice in all the exertions which have not only contributed to this immediate effect, but which have formed an example for future labours have announced the rights of conscience---have declared to the existing generation, and to future ages, that Religious Freedom is esteemed and revered,--- that Intolerance

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will no longer be endured,---and that all persecutors must expect contemporaneous abhorrence, and a contempt as permanent as the remembrance of their crimes.

10. That, aware that imperious necessity can alone justify a foreign interference, and that such interference, espe cially when needlessly protracted, may increase jealousy, --- perpetuate suspi cion,---and inflame resentment in foreign countries; --- relying on the auspicious change which has obviously and actually occurred,--- confiding in the promises of future and equal protection, now repeatedly promulgated by the Court of France, encouraged by the recent assurances which have been given by Lords Liverpool and Castlereagh to the inhabitants of Glasgow, and the Catholics of the north,---and informed of the wishes and situation of the Protestants of France,---this COMMITTEE will not solicit Subscriptions on their behalf, and will now withdraw from active interposition with their affairs; --- but that they will continue feelingly alive to their future destiny, and ready to afford them all that assistance,---cordial, prompt, and abundant

which authentic applications may invite, or unexpected exigencies shall demand.

11. That the COMMITTEE cannot announce this determination without renewing their acknowledgements to the BRITISH GOVERNMENT for their wise and liberal conduct,---nor without expressing their Thanks to the CORPORATE and other Bodies,--to the public spirited Inhabitants of Glasgow, Hull, Newcastle, Gosport, and Plymouth, ---and to the Catholics of Dublin and of the North of England, who have afforded them manly and Christian co-operation and support. And,

12. That, convinced of the resistless power of public opinion in a free conntry, and of the inestimable value of the independence of the Press, the COMMITTEE cannot but offer their unfeigned and grateful applause to the spontaneous perseverance and zeal with which the great majority of the Editors of the Public Journals have, with judgment and eloquence, advocated the cause of Humanity and Freedom,---have counteracted the efforts of opponents---and have promoted an important and memorable triumph for Religious Liberty and Truth.

T. PELLATT, Secretaries, J. WILKS,

WILLIAMS and BIRTLES, Priuters, Vineyard Walk, Clerkenwell.

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EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE

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MISSIONARY CHRONICLE.

MARCH, 1816.

MEMOIR

OF

THE LATE REV. JOHN HOARE, A.M. RECTOR OF RATHKEAL, CHANCellor of st. mary's, and vicAR-GENERAL OF THE DIOCESE OF LIMERICK, IRELAND.

THE subject of this Memoir was a native of Limerick, and descended from a family of great respectability. His father, the late Rev. Dean Hoare, was a man universally esteemed. His mother was the eldest daughter of the late Alderman Ingram, of Limerick, and sister of the Rev. Jacob Ingram, Chancellor of St. Mary's Cathedral in that city.

That period which succeeds between early youth and manhood, in ́ which the imagination paints every thing in false but glowing colours; in which the objects of sense obtrude themselves upon the minds of thoughtless youth with an almost irresistible force; when the "still small voice" of God is but seldom heard, and little regarded, was spent under the roof of kind and indulgent parents, except at those seasons when he was obliged to re

Mr. John Hoare was the eldest of a numerous family, and was of a delicate constitution from his ear-turn to the metropolis to attend his liest days. It was his happiness to be born of parents who had a sincere attachment to religion; from whom he received an education which guarded him from the snares of infidelity, and preserved him from many of the vices of youth. Being designed for the church, he received every advantage that could qualify him to appear with reputation in that profession. After making the usual proficiency in classical knowledge, he was entered a student of Trinity College, Dublin. During his residence there, he diligently improved his time and opportunities, and assiduously prosecuted his studies.

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college duties. When speaking of this period of his life to the writer of this Memoir, he mentioned the solemn sense of the presence and power of God, and the awful convictions of the certainty and eternal duration of a future state, which he then frequently felt. His mind was often filled with terrible apprehensions of the divine displeasure, arising from a consciousness of the depravity of his nature, and the sinfulness of his life. Amidst the gaiety of youth, he was often made to feel the force of keen reflection; and he bitterly lamented that he had not improved those gracious visitations, which, alas, were too M

soon opposed by the principles of not received that knowledge of himself, or of the Son of God, by the illumination of the Holy Ghost, without which, orthodoxy itself is but barren opinion, and the most rigid observance of forms and ordinances, but having "a name to live."

degenerate nature, and counteracted by a mind that was at enmity with God; for young and unblameable as he might appear in the sight of his friends, he was then a stranger to the religion of the Gospel, and had a spirit within him that was alienated from God.

After he had finished the usual course of study at the University, he was admitted into holy orders, and ordained by Dr. Pery, Bishop of Limerick. Upon this solemn occasion he made it a matter of fervent prayer that God would assist his pious resolutions, and enable him to discharge his duty, so that he might not bring reproach upon his profession. Shortly after his ordination, he settled as curate of St. John's, one of the most populous parishes in the city of Limerick. Here his ministry proved very acceptable; and he soon acquired a considerable share of popularity. At this time, however, his views of the Gospel were by no means correct; but he possessed great integrity, and was exceedingly desirous of being useful to his parishioners. His sermons were peculiarly solemn, and displayed a far better view of the doctrine of justification than was generally held forth at that time in the churches. In this situation he continued several years without any particular alteration in his views of religion, or any diminution in his zeal to do good. The rector of St. John's taking the duty upon himself, Mr. Hoare accepted the curacy of St. Mary's. It was in this church that the writer first heard him preach, about the year 1795, though then but a child; and he well remembers the impression made on his mind by the correctness of his manner, and his energetic appeals to the hearts of his hearers. As yet, however, he was a stranger to the power of real godliness in his own soul, and had

After he had been some years preaching in his usual- strain, it pleased God to produce in him a great change. His views of the nature of Christianity underwent a complete revolution; and "the unsearchable riches of Christ,” which he had hitherto overlooked, became the subject of his preaching. The sincere desire which he had always manifested to do good, was now encreased in a ten-fold degree. Impressed with the awful responsibility of his office, he "watched for souls, as one that must give an account;" and "determined to know nothing but Jesus Christ, and him crucified." He desired to keep back no part of the counsel of God. He never dared to wear two faces, or to conceal the characteristic doctrines of the Gospel, so as to render it dubious what he believed himself. His sermons were purely evangelical, experimental, solid, and judicious, though not marked with brilliancy of figure or variety of subject, and not much adorned by the graces of elocution. They turned principally upon the most useful points of faith and practice; and were well adapted, by the benediction of the Spirit of God, to inform the judgment,-to reach the conscience,-to warm the heart,-and to regulate the life.

By the kind providence of God, Mr. Hoare, in the course of a few years, was introduced to new scenes of labour. He still continued to officiate at St. Mary's, of which he was some time after made chancellor. On being appointed to the living of Rathkeal, in the county of Limerick, and Vicar-General of the diocese, he resigned his charge as curate at St. Mary's, but con

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