lieved, the conduct of christian ministers and professors is observed by other parties. One omnibus man said, "We have a hard life of it. I sometimes think that omnibus men are regarded as beings without souls, or else the religious people would surely do something for us. I never have a Sunday. I believe that God intended that not only me, but my horses should have a day of rest, and I think that they ought to have it." But how can they, unless some one stands up for them? and who will, if christian people do not? and how can they, without their own hands are clean? "Do you ever attend a place of worship?" said a lady to a cabman, who was going to drive her to chapel on Lord's day. His reply was, Why, no, ma'am, I doesn't, for I drives about the like of you." I have had it from the lips of city missionaries, that drivers and conductors do notice and talk about the traveling of ministers and other christians on Lord's days, and that some point to their conduct as an excuse for their own. But it may be said, "How can it be otherwise ? Without Sunday traveling, chapels could not be supplied with preachers; many hearers could not get to their places of worship," &c. The reply must be, "What is right? What line of conduct will please God, and adorn the gospel ?" If this can be ascertained, our course is plain and straightforward. Let it be observed that we are not touching on the question of private conveyances, these, in some cases, especially in country places, may be necessary, and may be so managed as to hinder no one; our reference is now to public conveyances. In Scotland things are very different from England. In America they present almost a contrast. Dr. Baird says, "Whilst there is still too much violation of the sacred day in the suburbs and neighbourhoods of our large cities, it is pleasant to see that the streets of none of them (as far as I know, unless it be New Orleans) are disturbed by the rumbling of omnibuses. Through one of the main streets of New York, the passenger trains on a railroad, drawn by horses, are permitted to run on the Sabbath. Even this, though there is but little noise, is considered a nuisance, as well as a violation of the sacred day." Now suppose it was the same in old England as in new England, and that on next Lord's day six months, no railways or omnibuses were available for christian travelers, what would be the probable consequences? Some inconvenience would no doubt be felt, but would not things soon right themselves, a great amount of evil be done away, and much good be produced? Many christians, who now travel for miles round to fill some church or chapel where a talented minister preaches, would be glad to help some feeble cause nearer home, where an honest labourer toils in comparative neglect, or else they would start a new cause in some destitute locality, and then the hours now spent in traveling, would be employed in doing good. Then, also, the places of worship now filled by people from a distance, would afford room for those perishing ones who live close by, and means would be adopted to bring them in. I know large chapels crowded by those who come many miles in carriages and omnibuses, attracted by the preacher's eloquence, close to which thousands are living who are sunk in sin and superstition. There is no room for them if they go. This is not an uncommon case. Thus, to those places where men preach whose talent is best calculated to make an impression on the masses around, traveling hearers throng from all parts to have an intellectual, or a spiritual feast, little thinking that those who convey them there, have no Sabbaths, and can have none while they continue to act as they do. These remarks are made with a view of exciting attention to the subject, believing that the minds of many are in a state of uncertainty as to what is right, and that many more sanction Lord's day traveling because others do so, without ever asking the questions, "Is it lawful? and, if So, is it expedient?" (1 Cor. vi. 12; iv. 22.) Wishing you much success in your labours, h hav Notices of Books. MASSILLON ON THE DEITY OF JESUS We rejoice that Mr. Stock has been induced to publish this cheap and elegant edition of this admirable discourse. We have compared the translation with the original, and can attest its general correct'ness. The translator "has sought," and, on the whole, successfully, "to give the meaning in language as much as possible idiomatically English." He might perhaps have more completely attained this object, without sacrificing fidelity, by allowing himself a greater latitude on some minor points, such as the use of the article, and the repetition of the pronoun. And there are a few suggestions which we have placed in a foot note,* of which he may think it worth while to avail himself in a second edition. But though we have pointed out these passages-and we might have mentioned others-as susceptible of an improved version, yet they by no means detract from the general merits of the translation, which is highly creditable to Mr. Stock. The mere English reader will certainly receive a vivid impression of the powers of this great orator-"the Racine of the French pulpit," as he has been called, and if his mind be in a right state, religiously, he will find much to strengthen his faith, and to call forth sentiments of ardent devotion to our Lord and Saviour. Most translations from the French that we have seen, if not absolutely unfaithful, have been very deficient in that grace and elegance which so generally distinguish the originals. We are, therefore, more gratified with the success attained by Mr. Stock, and sincerely THE CHANT BOOK: A SELECTION OF THE We This Chant Book has been prepared, in the first instance, for the use of the congregation meeting in Derby-road Chapel, Nottingham, under the ministry of the Rev. J. A. Baynes. In a short and very appropriate preface, Mr. Baynes indicates his reasons for approving and adopting a mode of worship which is as yet by no means universal in dissenting congregations. are ourselves disposed fully to agree with Mr. Baynes in the sentiments he utters. The use of the words of "Inspired piety," -the words in which the good and truethe prophets and apostles and martyrs of ages long since gone-expressed their thanksgiving and prayer and praise, cannot, we think, be inappropriate to christian worship in any age; and the bad taste and parade which have in certain cases accompanied their use, cannot be a reason why they should be neglected, and their solemn sweetness and majesty lost. We do not, therefore, regret to know that the practice of using the pure word of God as the basis of the song in public worship is rapidly extending in many parts of the kingdom. The volume before us will, we have no doubt, do much to aid in this extension. It has the two great recommendations of excellence and cheapness. It contains nearly a hundred distinct compositions, all selected from the Book of Inspiration, and properly and carefully marked for chanting. In page 10 of the translation we read, "if a mistake in this matter would have been terrible;" the meaning of the original appears to be," if there had been danger of a mistake in this matter," &c. In page 11, be equalled to," better, "be put on an equality with." In page 14, "mysterious futures" should be "the future mysteries," (les mysteres futurs). In page 11, "if you consider his ministry" should be "if you judge of his ministry by," &c. In page 17, "their living and eternal King" should be "their living and eternal law," (leur loi vivante et eternelle). We should have preferred the use of the English word “lustre” instead of eclat in page 22, especially as it is so translated five lines below. The allusion to the Ave Maria in page 7, might have been omitted, especially as it is not in one edition of the original (Lyons, 1810), and is almost the only "mark of the beast" in the discourse which can offend Protestant eyes. In page 11, line 16, the relative refers to Moses, not to the covenant, “who" (not which) "delivered his nation." In page 31, "that he should run to the gibbet," gives rather a ludicrous or undignified cast to the sentence," hasten" would be preferable. In page 34, last line but one, "overwhelmed," better, "loaded," with blessings, &c. Its price is only ninepence. We feel sure that the volume will be considered an acquisition in many congregations where chanting is in use; and perhaps it may help to remove the "ignorance and prejudice" which, in other cases, have prevented the adoption of the practice. THE VICTOR VANQUISHED: A Discourse, OCCASIONED BY THE DEATH OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON; DELIVERED IN THE BAPTIST CHAPEL, EVESHAM. By HENRY W. BARNETT. Pp. 24. London: A. Hall & Co. This We refer to this sermon principally for the purpose of quoting some singularly just remarks in the preface. Mr. Barnett says, "The number of those is still large who believe that the pulpit is a place too sacred for such topics as are herein referred to, and that ministers of the gospel are bound, by the peculiarity or the grandeur of their work, to manifest a sublime indifference to all political discussions and events. principle, I generally find, is derived from their own political bigotry, rather than from their religious reverence and jealousy. Loyalty to the powers that be' is a sentiment they delight to hear maintained, but opposition to the powers that ought not to be, is a crime against the gospel! We may pray that righteousness and peace may abound in our nation and our age, but we must not preach against the unrighteousnesses that prevail, and which generate war! We may expatiate upon the joys of liberty, but not denounce that which violates, or advocate that which would promote, it! There are, it is cheerfully conceded, some who conscientiously disapprove. But a little thought would convince them that what they desire it is impossible and would be injurious to attain. The political duties and relations of life are so numerous and so important, that for a preacher of truth to overlook them, would be to sacrifice almost all that is practical, and a great deal that is hallowed and mighty in his work. Besides which, he cannot separate between the political and the religious convictions of his own heart. They are naturally and resistlessly intertwined. He can neither sacrifice politics to religion, nor religion to politics. Godliness is profitable for all things, having the promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.' To be godly in relation to 'the life that now is,' is to be religiously political; and he is the only consistent christian whose social and civil duties are discharged under the influence of an intelligent and devout regard for that word which 'is able to make wise unto salvation."" Our conviction is, that "this witness is true." We rejoice, therefore, that the death of the Duke of Wellington, and other public events which have recently occurred, have furnished subjects for admirable and appropriate sermons from so many pulpits. The sermon before us is a good and worthy one. It contains some passages which we might perhaps have slighty altered; but it is impressive, and worthy of the theme, and this we mean for no small praise. TYRE: ITS RISE, GLORY, AND DESTRUC TION. Pp. 188. Religious Tract Society. MONEY: ITS NATURE, HISTORY, USES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Pp. 192. Religious Tract Society. These volumes are two of the most recent of the monthly series of the Religious Tract Society. We hope we are violating no confidence in mentioning that they are by two highly respected young ministers of our denomination the former, the Rev. E. S. Pryce, of Gravesend, and the latter, the Rev. H. Dunckley, of Salford. We are glad to be able conscientiously to speak of them both, as valuable additions to the excellent series to which they belong. "Money" is a popular exposition of what is certainly a not very easy topic for familiar exposition; though necessarily brief and compressed, it contains a better view of the subject than any small treatise we have met with. "Tyre" is on a much more popular theme, and is done carefully and in an interesting style. We confidently recommend both volumes to our readers, and hope our friends will be encouraged, by the success of these publications, to further and greater literary efforts. AUSTRALIA AND THE CHURCH OF CHRIST: A SERMON PREACHED AT ZION CHAPEL, BRADFORD, Dec. 12, 1852. BY THE REV. J. P. CHOWN. Pp. 16. London: Benjamin L. Green. This little tract presents, in a brief space, a view of the christian aspect of the present emigration movement. It contains many valuable thoughts, strikingly put; and is especially impressive on the responsibilities of the church in regard to those who have left, or are leaving, their native shores. We heartily wish the tract a large circulation, and what is more, an extensive and thoughtful perusal. A Page for the Young. THE WAY TO BE HAPPY. › A PIECE FOR NEW YEAR'S DAY. I suppose that every child who reads this magazine, where there is so much to interest them, will have some kind friends to wish them "a happy new year" on this very morning. Now, I wish to tell you, dear children, the way to be happy. But we must first of all try, you know, to understand what the words happy and happiness mean. Children sometimes mistake the meaning of words, and still more frequently pass over them without asking what is their meaning. You must not do so if you wish to be wise, and well taught. There was a very learned man who knew almost everything, who, when asked how he came to know so much, replied, "By asking questions concerning things of which he did not know, of those who were acquainted with them." This was wise, and I would advise you to begin a new year by doing the same. There was a good woman, who died about twenty years ago, who wrote a great many tales for children and poor people, who said, "Happiness is a serious thing." Not a gloomy thing, not a noisy thing, and, above all, not a sinful thing. But God has written a large and beautiful book to tell us what happiness is, and to teach us how to get it. When the Lord Jesus came into the world he told the people what happiness was, and spent his life, and shed his blood, to make them happy. He said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit,-the meek,-the pure in heart, the peace-makers." The word blessed, means the same as happy, and shews us that no one can be happy unless they are blessed. "The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich;" that is, rich in happiness. Will you not, dear children, seek this blessing this new year's morning? Go to God in the name of Jesus, and ask him to pardon your sins, and make you humble, holy, and happy, by giving you the Holy Spirit. But there is one little word in God's book which best tells us what happiness is, and the way to be happy. You have all used this little word many times; you have all felt it. It is the word LOVE. Love is happiness, and to love is the way to be happy. You have heard, I dare say, of the little niece of Dr. Doddridge, who, when asked why every one loved her, replied, "I suppose it is because I love everybody." How much better this was than speaking evil of others, and envying them. Surely she was a happy little girl who loved so much; was so much loved; and then, the best of all was, she loved God, and knew that God loved her. Now, to prove the truth of what I have said, that love is happiness, I will give you the history of a little boy. He was born in a large and fine house; his father was very rich; and as he grew up he was indulged to have everything he wished, and to go where he liked. So he bought cakes, went to fairs, rode about on a pony, and had servants to wait on him. Now, some children may think that he must have been happy. No, he was not; because he was not a loving child. He loved sin, he loved to have his own way; but he did not love anything good, or any one beside himself; so he was often in a passion, and often miserable. Well, he grew up, and married a rich lady, and three little children were in a few years seen around them; but he was not happy at home with his wife and children, he went into very bad and low company, took to gambling, and soon spent all his money. He kept teasing his father for more, and when it was refused, he struck his father, who after that would not see him, nor let him come near his house. He went on worse and worse, left his family, and became a robber on the highway; at last he was taken, put in prison, tried for his life, and condemned to be hung; for in those days many were hung for stealing. Soon after his sentence he was taken very ill, and the doctors said that they thought he would die before the day of execution came. Now, my dear children, what a sad case was this; what must be done in order to make this poor miserable man happy? The first thing must be a pardon from the king; this was got, and sent to him in the prison; and he said, "What is the use of it? I shall die in a few days." But the doctors all united to try to cure him, and God so blessed the means, that he got well again. "Now," said he, "where am I to go, and what am I to do? My father will not see me, nor my wife and children own me!" "Yes," says the jailor, "your father's carriage is at the door to take you to a house which he has furnished for you, and where your wife and children are waiting to receive you." So he leaves the prison for his new home; his father meets him, forgives him, and tells' him that he will allow him a large sum every year, and hopes he will now go on well. Do you think that he will be happy now? This all depends on one point. Can he love? If not, he will be still miserable, and make others unhappy also. But do you know, dear children, that this man describes your case? As sinners in the sight of God you are condemned; you are sick with the disease of sin, and shut out from the family of heaven. In the gospel, God sets before you a free pardon, and undertakes, if you believe on Christ, to heal your soul, and restore you to his holy family. When God does this you will love him, you will no more say, "Depart, I desire not the knowledge of thy ways;" but you will think upon his name, read his word, go to him in prayer, and love all good people because they are like God. Now, remember, that to love is the way to be happy. Is there any happiness in hell? None! Why is this? There is no love there. Is there any misery in heaven? Not any! and the reason is, because heaven is full of love. This world on which we dwell is situated between heaven and hell; and some of our fellow-creatures, there is reason to think, pass away from earth to the joys of heaven, or the misery of hell, every day. Those who love God supremely, and the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, go to heaven; and those who love sin, and who do not love God and his dear Son, must perish. Dear children, do you wish for a happy New Year, and a happy eternity? Then begin with this prayer, "Lord, teach me to love thee, and all that is holy; and shed abroad thy love in my heart by the Holy Spirit, whom thou hast promised to them that ask thee." J. C. CHRISTMAS MISSIONARY CARDS. BY THE SECRETARY OF THE BAPTIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY. By the time this meets the eye of our dear young friends, the Christmas Missionary Cards will have been sent all over the country. We hope a great many will have them, and be as busy as possible in making up their collections. They are for the purpose of supporting NATIVE PREACHERS. These good men were once idolators: now they are christians. They have been converted by the missionaries; and they go out with them into the jungles, villages, markets, and fairs, to preach about Jesus, to their poor benighted fellow-countrymen. We want you then, dear young friends, to remember these good men at this time, and to think that while you are at home, you can help them who are thousands of miles away, to tell poor sinners about the Saviour of whom you have heard, and whom we hope you love, for he loves you very much. You used to collect to support the ship "Dove." She is not wanted now, as when the mission began in Africa; therefore we recommend another object to you, that you may help the Society as you did last year. Try to do more. We want more of these native preachers, who do so much good; and, by getting a good collection on your cards, you can do a great deal of good too; and give what you can yourselves. Read that sweet story, "The New Year's Gift," in the January number of the "Juvenile Missionary Herald." Read it over again, you have read it already, and try and imitate that dear little girl. if Be active then. Don't be out of heart, if you are not so successful as you wish. Go on in the good work. Be quick, too, for we want all your cards back again as soon as possible. How glad we shall be, for your sakes, if your collections are more than last year. Try, dear children, and make them so. Miscellaneous. THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT.-John Wesley was once arrested by a highwayman, who, with the presentation of a pistol to the head of Wesley, demanded his money, or, as the fruit of a refusal, his life would be taken. The money was given up; but, after the robber had proceeded some distance, Mr. Wesley called to him and said, "Let me speak one word to you. The time may come when you may regret the course of life in |