the Conference be, ex officio, members of the Committee.

The Rev. Dr. Cox moved; Rev. Dr. RAFFLES seconded:

V. That the following members of the Conference constitute the said Committee, with power to add to their number :-Revs. Thomas Allin, Edward Bickersteth, William Bevan, Dr. Beilby, C. M. Birrell, John Blackburn, Thomas Blackburn, Esq., Dr. Blackwood, Revs. Dr. John Brown, Dr. Buchanan, W. M. Bunting, T. Perceval Bunting, Esq., Revs. J. Tod Brown, A. D. Campbell, Dr. Candlish, W. H. Cooper, Dr. Cox, Dr. Cunningham, Alexander Dunlop, Esq., Rev. R. Eckett, Thomas Farmer, Esq., Revs. Donald Fergusson, James Hamilton, John Hamilton, Esq., Advocate, W. Hamilton, Esq., James Heald, Esq., John Henderson, Esq., Revs. Ridley H. Herschell, J. Howard Hinton, Dr. Hoby, J. A. James, Thomas James, John Jordan, John Kelly, Dr. King, R. W. Kyle, Dr. Leifchild, Thomas McCrie, John McFie, Esq., Hon. and Rev. B. W. Noel, Revs. Dr. Newton, Robert Newstead, George Osborn, Dr. Paul, C. Prest, Hugh E. Prior, Dr. Raffles, Dr. Reed, James Sherman, Sir C. E. Smith, Revs. Dr. Steane, Dr. Symington, J. Scott, Dr. Smyth, J. S. Taylor, A. S. Thelwall, Dr. Urwick, H. F. Wallace, Dr. Wardlaw, A. Wells, Sir J. B. Williams, Rev. Dr. Young.

The Committee having reported on the various points referred to its consideration, The Rev. EDWARD BICKERSTETH moved; Rev. Dr. RAFFLES seconded; Rev. Dr. NEWTON Supported :

VI. That the Conference now assembled on the important subject of extended Christian union, after lengthened engagements of devotion and discussion, in which the happiest tokens of the Divine favour have been sensibly experienced, offer to the brethren in Scotland, by whom they were invited to assemble, most cordial thanks and congratulations.

The Rev. R. W. KYLE moved; Rev. J. TOD BROWN seconded; Rev. J. S. TAYLOR, ALEX. CAMPBELL, Esq., of Monzie, supported :

even as God, for Christ's sake, hath forgiven us; in everything seeking to be followers of God as dear children, and to walk in love, as Christ also has loved us.

Dr. BLACKWOOD moved; the Rev. Dr. YOUNG seconded; Rev. ROBERT NEWSTEAD, Rev. Mr. ROGERSON supported:

IX. That, as the Christian union, which this Conference desire to promote, can only be attained through the blessed energy of the Holy Spirit, the Conference unanimously recommend the members present, and absent brethren, to make this matter the subject of simultaneous weekly petition at the Throne of Grace, in their closets and families; and suggest the forenoon of Monday as the time for that

purpose.

Sir C. E. SMITH moved; the Rev. JAMES BEGG seconded; Rev. JAMES HAMILTON supported:

MAN, Rev. HENRY WALLACE, Rev. Professor EDWARDS supported:

XIII. That in the prosecution of the present attempt, the Conference are clearly and unanimously of opinion, that no compromise of their own views, or sanction of those of others, on the points on which they differ, ought to be either required or expected on the part of any who concur in it; but that all should be held as free as before, to maintain and advocate their views, with all due forbearance and brotherly love. Further, that any union or alliance to be formed, should be understood to be an alliance of individual Christians, and not of denominations or branches of the Church; and the design of this Alliance shall be to exhibit, as far as practicable, the Essential Unity of the Church of Christ; and, at the same time, to cherish and manifest, in its various branches, the X. That the Conference record with de- spirit of brotherly love;-to open and mainlight and heartfelt thanksgiving to God, that, tain, by correspondence and otherwise, fraafter the most frank and unreserved expres-ternal intercourse between all parts of the sion of their sentiments, by brethren of various Christian world; and, by the press, and by denominations present, there has been found, such scriptural means as, in the progress of not only a general and warm desire for ex- this Alliance, may be deemed expedient, to tended Christian union, but ample ground of resist not only the efforts of Popery, but common truth, on a cordial belief in which, every form of Superstition and Infidelity, and the assembled brethren could themselves to promote our common Protestant faith in unite, for many important objects, and also our own and other countries. invite the adhesion of all Evangelical Chris- The Rev. Dr. CANDLISH_moved; Rev. Dr. tians; so that, cheered by these auspicious WARDLAW seconded; Rev. A. D. CAMFcommencements, the Conference would go BELL, Rev. JABEZ BURNS, Rev. JAMES forward with their great object, depending on BEGG, Rev. Dr. HENRY, Rev. J. M'LEAN, continued help from the Divine Head of the JAMES BRIDGES, Esq., supported:Church; and now determine, that a more XIV. That, in the judgment of this Conextensive meeting shall be convened in ference, one of the most important objects London, in the summer of next year, to which the contemplated Alliance ought to which Christians from various parts of the have in view, is the promotion of sound views world shall be invited. on the subject of the sanctity of the Lord'sday, as well as the better practical observance of that day, and the removal of hindrances and obstacles to its observance. The Rev. Dr. ALDER moved; Sir J. B. WILIAMS seconded; Rev. THOMAS M'CRIE, Rev. Dr. HOBY, supported:

The Rev. J. H. HINTON moved; WILLIAM
BOLTON, Esq., seconded:-
XI. That the Conference, postponing the
preparation of a full and formal document on
the subject, deem it sufficient for the present
to intimate, that the parties who shall be in-
vited to the future meeting, shall be such
persons as hold and maintain what are
usually understood to be Evangelical views
in regard to such important matters of doc-
trine as the following, viz.-

1. The Divine inspiration, authority, and sufficiency of Holy Scripture.

2. The Unity of the Godhead, and the Trinity of Persons therein.

3. The utter depravity of human nature, in consequence of the Fall.

The Rev. EDWARD BICKERSTETH moved; Rev. JOHN BLACKBURN seconded; Rev. Dr. CUNNINGHAM supported:VIII. That this meeting desires to express its humiliation before God and his Church, for all the divisions of the Christian Church, and especially for everything which we our selves may have aforetime spoken, in theological and ecclesiastical discussions, contrary to speaking the truth in love; and that we would earnestly and affectionately recommend to each other, in our own conduct, and particularly in our own use of the press, carefully to abstain from, and to put away, all bitterness and wrath, anger and clamour, and evil speaking, with all malice; and, in things in which we may yet differ from each other, still to seek to be kind, tender-hearted, forbearing one another in love, forgiving one another,

4. The Incarnation of the Son of God, and His work of Atonement for sinners of mankind.

5. The Justification of the sinner by Faith

6. The work of the Holy Spirit in the Conversion and Sanctification of the sinner. 7. The right and the duty of Private Judgment in the interpretation of Holy Scripture.

8. The Divine institution of the Christian Ministry, and the authority and perpetuity of the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.

The Rev. JOHN JORDAN moved; Rev. Dr. BUCHANAN seconded; JOHN HENDERSON, Esq., Rev. Dr. MASSIE, THOMAS FARMER, Esq., Rev. Dr. JOHN BROWN, Rev. J. A. JAMES, Rev. J. H. HINTON, supported:XII. That it be recommended to the future meeting, in connexion with the promotion of Christian union, that they form an institution, whose name shall be "The Evangelical Alliance."

The Rev. Dr. STEANE moved; Rev. Dr. SYMINGTON seconded; Rev, JAMES SHER

the

XV. 1. That a Provisional Committee, in four divisions, be appointed from among members present at this Conference. The first division to sit in London, with power to act for foreign countries, and for the midland and southern counties of England; the second to sit in Liverpool, with power to act for the northern counties and Wales; the third to sit in Glasgow, and act for Scotland; the fourth in Dublin, with power to act for Ireland.

2. That this Committee have power to add to its members, from among those Christian friends who may, from time to time, signify their adhesion to the objects of the present Conference, and their readiness to join the proposed Alliance.

3. That it be an instruction to the Committee, to hold an aggregate meeting of the four divisions, in Liverpool, in the month of January, and at Birmingham in the month of April, next ensuing: and that the aggregate meetings be authorized and empowered make all necessary arrangements and intimations connected with the proposed meeting in London, in June, 1846.

4. That the London division of the Committee shall have power to convene an aggregate meeting at their discretion.

5. That the several divisions of the Committee shall interchange their minutes after each meeting.

6. That it shall be an instruction to the Provisional Committee, to use their best efforts, by holding meetings, and by all other suitable means, to awaken attention to the subject of Christian union; to explain the objects, and, as far as possible, to diffuse

the spirit, of the present Conference, in their several localities.

7. That this Committee have power to originate Local Committees on the same principle.

The Rev. G. OSBORN moved; Rev. JOSHUA RUSSELL seconded:

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XVI. That the practical suggestions which have been made, in the course of the meetings of the Conference, be remitted to the Committee; with special instructions to take them into their deliberate considerationparticularly at the aggregate meetings, appointed to be held in January and April and to mature them, as far as practicable, and to report upon them to the meeting to be held in June.

T. PERCEVAL BUNTING, Esq., moved; Rev. JAMES HAMILTON seconded; Rev. Dr. SMITH, JOHN HOWARD, Esq., Rev. Dr. URWICK, Rev. GEORGE OSBORN, supported :

XVII. That this Conference cannot conclude their sittings, without expressing their sense of the obligation under which the Christian Churches within these lands have been laid, by the services of John Henderson, Esq., of Park, Glasgow; both as it respects the arrangements for convening this Conference, and his munificence in assisting to provide the funds necessary to defray its

expenses.

The Rev. A. S. THELWALL moved; Rev. F. WEST seconded: :--XVIII. That the thanks of the Conference are due to the Rev. Dr. Crichton, Convener, to the Committee of Arrangement, and to the Christian ladies in Liverpool, for their efficient services and hospitality. The Rev. C. M. BIRRELL moved; ROBERT BICKERSTETH, Esq., seconded:XIX. That the cordial thanks of this Conference be presented to the Revs. A. S. Thelwall, Dr. Steane, W. Chalmers, G. Osborn, and W. Bevan, for their constant and efficient

services in connexion with its business. Sir C. E. SMITH moved; the Rev. A. D. CAMPBELL seconded:

XX. That this Conference, while they refrain from adopting as their own, the Address submitted to them at its first sitting by the brethren from Scotland, or pronouncing any opinion on the matters contained in it, records its thanks to those friends, for the kindly spirit which pervades, and the ability which marks that document; and especially to the Rev. Dr. King, by whom they understand that paper was chiefly drawn up. The Rev. Dr. BUCHANAN moved; Sir C. E. SMITH seconded :

XXI. That the cordial thanks of the Conference are due, and are hereby presented, to those Reverend Fathers who have successively occupied the chair at its Sessions.

PROPOSED EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE.

[THE subjoined has been sent us by the Secretary of the London Committee of the proposed EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE, with an urgent request for its insertion in the present number, which we hereby most cordially grant it.-ED.]

At the meeting of the Aggregate Committee of the proposed Alliance held at Liverpool, on Thursday evening, January 15, 1846, Sir Culling Eardley Smith, Bart., being in the chair, the following Resolutions were unanimously adopted :---

The Rev. J. HALDANE STEWART moved; the Rev. Dr. BUCHANAN seconded:

That, in seeking the correction of what we believe to be wrong in others, we desire, in humble dependence on the grace of God, to obey ourselves, and by our practice and influence to impress upon others, the command of Christ to consider first the beam that is in our own eye; that we will therefore strive to promote, each in his own communion, a spirit of repentance and humiliation for its peculiar sins, and to exercise a double measure of forbearance in reproving, where reproof is needful, the faults of those Christian brethren who belong to other bodies than our own."

The Rev. Dr. MASSIE moved; the Rev. J. TOD BROWN seconded: "That, when required by conscience to assert or defend any views or principles wherein we differ from Christian brethren who agree with us in vital truths, we will aim earnestly, by the help of the Holy Spirit, to avoid all rash or groundless insinuations, personal imputations, or irritating allusions, and to maintain the meekness and gentleness of Christ, by speaking the truth only in love." The Rev. J. A. JAMES moved; the Rev. W. W. EWBANK seconded; the Rev. Dr. URWICK supported:

"That, while we believe it highly desirable that Christians of different bodies, holding the head, should own each other as brethren by some such means as it is hoped the proposed Evangelical Alliance will afford; we disclaim the thought as injurious and uncharitable, that those only who openly join this Society are sincere friends to the cause of Christian union: that, on the contrary, we regard all those as its true friends who solemnly purpose in their hearts, and in any way profess that purpose with their lips and fulfil it in their practice, to be more watchful in future against occasions of strife, more tender and charitable towards Christians from whom they differ, and more constant in prayer for the unity of the whole body of Christ."

The Rev. Dr. BUNTING moved; the Rev. Dr.

STEANE seconded:

"That we therefore would invite, humbly and earnestly, all ministers of the Gospel, all conductors of religious publications, and others who have influence in various bodies of Christians, to place on public record, in any way they prefer, their serious purpose to watch more than ever against sins of the heart, or the tongue, or the pen, towards Christians of other denominations; and to promote more zealously than hitherto a spirit of peace, unity, and godly love among all true believers in the Lord Jesus Christ."

The Rev. EDWARD BICKERSTETH moved; the Rev. J. H. HINTON seconded; the Rev. J. COOPER and the Rev. T. WAUGH supported:

"That while several reasons may hinder Christians who belong to the Society of Friends, and to other denominations, from direct union or co-operation with this Provisional Committee, we desire to acknowledge all those of them as Christian brethren, who, except with reference to the Divine institution of the Christian ministry, and the authority and perpetuity of the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper,' adhere to the same basis of Evangelical truth, and manifest in their lives the fruits of righteousness; and to practise towards them, no less than towards believers of other bodies, the same maxims of forbearance and love." The Rev. JOHN KELLY moved; the Rev. JOSHUA RUSSELL seconded; the Hon. and Rev. B. W. NOEL supported:

"That, since we are commanded by the Holy Spirit to add to brotherly kindness, love, and are bound to pray that all who profess and call themselves Christians should be led into the way of truth; we earnestly recommend to the members of the Provisional Committee of the proposed Evangelical Alliance special prayer for all merely nominal Christians, holding those errors which the basis of union is designed to exclude, as well as for Jews and Gentiles throughout the world."

CHRISTIAN UNION.

[THE following admirable observations of Robert Hall are so appropriate to the circumstances of the times, that we must commend them to the serious perusal of our readers.-ED.]

"That union among Christians which it is so desirable to secure, must, we are persuaded, be the result of something more heavenly and divine than legal restraints or angry controversies. Unless an angel were to descend for that purpose, the spirit of division is a disease which will never be healed by troubling the waters. We must expect the cure from the increasing preva+ lence of religion, and from a copious communication of the Spirit, to produce that event. A more extensive diffusion of piety among all sects and parties will be the best and only preparation for a cordial union. Christians will then be disposed to appreciate their differences more equitably; to turn their chief attention to points on which they agree; and, in consequence of loving each other more, to make every concession consistent with a good conscience. Instead of wishing to vanquish others, every one will be desirous of being vanquished by the truth. An awful fear of God, and an exclusive desire of discovering his mind, will hold a torch before them in their inquiries which will strongly illuminate the path in which they are to tread. In the room of being repelled by mutual antipathy, they will be insensibly drawn nearer to each other by the ties of mutual attachment. A larger measure of the Spirit of God would prevent them from converting every incidental variation into an impassable boundary; or from condemning the more innocent and laudable usages for fear of symbolising with another class of Christians. The general prevalence of piety in different communities would inspire that mutual respect, that heartfelt homage, for the virtues conspicuous in the character of their respective members which would urge us to ask with astonishment and regret, Why cannot we be one? What is it that obstructs our union? Instead of maintaining the barrier which separates us from each other, and employing ourselves in fortifying the positions of hostile communities, we should be anxiously devising the means of narrowing the grounds of dispute, by drawing the attention of all parties to those fundamental and catholic principles in which all concur.

"To this we may add, that a more perfect subjection to the authority of the Great Head of the Church would restrain men from inventing new terms of communion, from lording it over conscience, or from exacting a scrupulous compliance with things which the Word of God has left indifferent. That sense of imperfection we ought ever to cherish, would induce us to be looking up for superior light, and make us think it not improbable that, in the long night which has befallen us, we have all, more or less, mistaken our way,

to the gratuitous dissemination of the book | regular in his attendance, and attentive to the among forty persons too poor to pay for it. prelections. He must also have pondered There you have my anecdote, Mr. Editor. over the subjects in private, have read the You may rely upon the exact truth of every works referred to by his professors, and thus particular; and among the thousands of facts by his own private studies have made himself related in connexion with the diffusion of the master of the subjects both in principle and Word of God, I know none more affecting in detail. But how can this be accomplished, nor more deeply interesting. I wish you if for his subsistence he is compelled to devote could hear yourself the candour and the the hours which are not demanded by actual humility with which our colporteur relates it, attendance on the classes to tuition or secular and humbles himself before God at the re- business? In such cases must not the stumembrance of his weakness when he first dents present themselves in the class exmet these men. See how he was led on by hausted in mind and in body, and thus disthe Spirit and the merciful direction of the qualified for that vigorous attention Lord; he was, as it were, forced to speak-urgently demanded? While, besides, their forced to expound the Word of Truth-inability for private study has deprived them forced into a personal and directly Christian of more than one half the advantages reaconversation with men who, but a few months sonably expected from a collegiate educabefore, blasphemed against the God of tion. heaven-forced to pray with them and for them--and, lastly, forced to put the words of eternal life into the hands of each of these forty men. May we not rest confidently assured that he who finisheth the work he has begun will also finish this work of mercy, and that several, if not all of these forty ignorant men, will be, if they are not already, converted from darkness to light, and from death to life eternal? And who can say what a holy and extensive fire may have been kindled that blessed evening? I have thus given you a glimpse into the every-day growing worth of the Société Evangélique. I will only add this, that, to carry on that work, our Committee is at this moment labouring under the pressure of actual debt, and of engagements between this and the 15th of April next, amounting to one hundred thousand francs (4,000l.)!! If speedy and efficient aid is not sent in answer to our constant prayers, the work must be curtailed, and whilst the Lord of the harvest is opening his fields, and ripening the harvest, we must answer to the hungry and thirsty souls, who are loudly calling for the preaching of the Gospel, We cannot send messengers of peace and mercy among you, for lo, we have no-MONEY!" But no, I am wrong to speak thus; I feel I am; the work is the Lord's, and the Lord will provide the means. He will move the hearts, and open the purse-strings of his children, for the hearts are his, and gold and silver are his. I have said enough. If I speak to Christians, they have heard me; and if they do not hear me, and listen seriously to this call, let them look to, and see if they are quite sure of being really Chris

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P.S.-Three or four lawsuits are going on against Christian ministers and others, for the crime of preaching the Gospel, or consenting to lend or hire their houses for the purpose. A new crisis is appearingly before us. It is asserted by men, so situated as to be well-informed, that this fresh manifestation of the Romish enmity to the Word of God is the fulfilment of a promise made to the Pope by M. Rossi, in the name of our Government, and part of the return made for the so-called dispersion of our Jesuits. I cannot enter to-day upon this topic. I will (D.V.) take it up in my next.

BURSARIES FOR STUDENTS.

THE importance, indeed the necessity, of enabling a student to devote his undivided time and attention during the session to the business of his classes must be apparent, even to those who have not had themselves the experience of a learned education. To derive the full benefits of a course of study, it is not enough that the student should have been

These we are aware are mere truisms. They are not offered as containing anything novel. They need no proof. They carry their evidence along with them. There is not one of our readers who does not feel their force. How we do wish that action, appropriate action, always followed conviction; that when a man felt convinced of the truth and the propriety of a maxim, he would immediately reflect what course of conduct it demands, not of others, but of himself. Undivided attention to his studies is essential to the improvement of the student: that is one maxim which all admit. Many, not only of our present students but of such as we must expect to have in future, cannot without foreign aid devote their whole time to their studies: that is another maxim which no man can gainsay. But what is the personal and practical application which some of our readers ought to make of these maxims? We do wish they would save us the trouble of stating it.

see the whole five plans proceed harmoniously in operation together. They are perfectly distinct, and need not interfere with one another.

And is there anything like enthusiasm in believing that such suggestions are perfectly practical, and such results practicable? To our mind they appear so very simple, and so certain of success, that we cannot so much as imagine what objection can be offered to them.

One thing is certain. Bursaries, or something equivalent, we must have. Not only the Dissenters, but the Established Churches of the three kingdoms, notwithstanding their "tempting prizes in after life, have been compelled to provide scholarships, exhibitions, and bursaries; and can it be supposed that we can dispense with them? Our sister Church in Canada has set us an example in this good work. May we be wise enough

to emulate her!

Will any one mature a plan on this subject to submit to next meeting of Synod? Or will any individual undertake to present the matter in some practical form to that Court? We think it would need nothing more to ensure that something effectual were done before the commencement of next winter.

PRESENTATIONS AT WARRENFORD, NORTHUMBERLAND.

A DEPUTATION from the ladies of the congregation waited upon their much-esteemed Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Hutcheson, at the manse, in Warrenford, and presented to him a splendid pulpit Bible and Psalm-book, with Brown and Patterson's marginal references from the Free Bible Press, at Coldstream, each bearing the following inscription :

PRESENTED ΤΟ

BY

1st. Some individuals we could name might easily advance the sum necessary for the maintenance of one student, say fifty or sixty pounds. The sum is not large, and would be all required for books, &c. In this case, the bursary would be denominated after the name of the donor. Thus, the Bsary, or the D- Bursary, or the GBursary, or the H- Bursary, or the NBursary, or the S- Bursary. This would be a noble application of funds to train up a soldier for the army of the Captain of Salvation. Or,

2d. Some congregations might raise by collection or otherwise the requisite sum for the education of one of their own juvenile members, of piety and promise, the bursary to take the name of the congregation. Thus, the St. P-- S Bursary, or the St. G Bursary, or the R- S Bursary.

Or,

3d. A Presbytery might adopt some promising young man from their own bounds, and engage to educate him. Or,

4th. A few individuals might by their joint contributions provide the requisite funds. Or,

5th. Some influential individual might, like Mr. Hogg, of Newliston, in Scotland, appropriate the whole scheme to himself, and canvass for contributions, out of which a number of bursaries could be provided. We are certain that if any man of zeal were to adopt such a scheme as his own, he could most easily succeed far beyond his most sanguine anticipations.

We confess, however, we would prefer to

3d January, 1846.

Mrs. Hutcheson has also been presented with an elegant cut-glass cake-basket, with silver mountings, inscribed as follows:

Presented to Mrs. Hutcheson by the Sabbath scholars of Warrenford congregation, 3d January, 1846.

A HINT WHICH MANY MIGHT TAKE.-A Minister was about to leave his own congregation for the purpose of visiting London, on what was by no means a pleasant errand-to beg on behalf of his place of worship. Previous to his departure, he called together the principal persons connected with his charge,

and said to them: "Now I shall be asked whether we have conscientiously done all that we can for the removal of the debt; what answer am I to give? Brother so-and-so, can you in conscience say that you have given all you can ?" "Why, Sir," he replied, "if you come to conscience, I don't know that I

can."

The same question he put to a second, and a third, and so on, and similar answers were returned, until the whole sum required was subscribed, and there was no longer any need for their pastor to wear out his soul in going to London on any such unpleasant excursion.--Christian Witness.

REFORMATION IN GERMANY.

A CORRESPONDENT of the Swabian Mercury writes from Berlin respecting the Ecclesiastical Council, which commenced its sittings there on the 5th ult., that the representatives of the Protestant Churches in South Germany find that matters are scarcely yet ripe for definitive arrangement, and says it would have been better had the Assembly been fixed for a later date. The country is in a state of religious fermentation, and the example of Königsberg, where a new Protestant Church or sect has arisen, will not long want imitators. It is believed Breslau and Halle will soon witness similar movements. The founder of the new Protestant Church in Königsberg is Dr. Rupp, who, being threatened with deposition on account of nonconformity, called together his adherents on the 2d ult., and procured their signature to a declaration, wherein, "in the name of God, who inspires men with power and courage through the truth, and in the name of Jesus, who brings to men the gift of eternal life;" they renounced their connexion with the Established Church, because it seeks to hinder, by its regulations, the free preaching of the Word. They declare their determination to preserve to themselves that holy legacy of the Reformation, and, while honouring the subordinate standards as an exposition of the faith of their fathers, they will know only one law, the Word of God in the Holy Scriptures. They call on their fellow-citizens not to withdraw

from them their confidence, since they have obeyed the call of the Eternal in separating themselves from a Church which they believe to be acting on unscriptural principles. The number of members of the new Church is already 600. Men's minds are in a very agitated state, and we know not what next to expect.

The Supreme Criminal Court of Breslau has determined to call John Ronge before it, to answer for the publication of his "Call."

THE ANXIOUS SEAT.

It was in the autumn of 1840, that I had occasion to pay a visit to the city of R

a city of polished hospitality, as well as of increasing enterprise. We had held a series of religious meetings in the church of Invitations were given to those who desired an interest in the supplications of the people of the Lord, to sit together near the desk. Among those who accepted the call, was one, a gentleman of fine manners, of high respect ability in society, and of the profession of the law. That movement of his to the front seat was nothing of impulse. Nor was it simply an expression of his compliance with the letter of the invitation. He did indeed desire the prayers of Christians, but that feeling would not probably have brought him to the humble seat of the anxious. He had not for some time been insensible to the high claims of religion. He had, in moments of solitude, or in the hour of affliction, reflected with unusual emotions on his lost condition; and could he have unbosomed the secrets of his heart to some pious confidential friend and adviser, his faltering steps might soon have been quickened into the strong race of the Christian, running not for a corruptible, but an incorruptible crown.

Reader, if your heart is labouring with spiritual anxiety; if ever some tender impressions are felt there; if the voice of the Spirit but whispers, "Now is the accepted time," go to your pastor and tell all. It will cheer him,

and may be the means of saving you. The | however beautiful, can convey. For they are case I have mentioned is one of those which the very words of God's people in all ages require some extraordinary emergency to which are employed; sung, they may have bring them out. "I felt," said my friend, been, in many languages, yet still with but "that I must be an altered man or perish. one language of the heart. When we think But as to your anxious seat, I despised it. I that a congregation is engaged in singing the could never so degrade myself as to come same psalms as were used by believers in the down to it. The pride of my heart instinc- Old Testament Church when by faith they tively revolted from it. Against that par- anticipated the promised Saviour; the same ticular thing I was prejudiced." "Perhaps, words as the apostles-the martyrs-our then," I replied, "it was that particular suffering forefathers-even our Lord himself thing which, though unimportant in itself, sung; this surely ought to impart a deeper was the necessary instrument of humbling tone of feeling-an increased solemnity, well the pride of your heart; as I have heard of a becoming the celebration of the praises of the lady, indeed I even knew her, who was seized Most High. We should like to see created with a most bitter prejudice against the act amongst our people a greater taste and relish of kneeling-it was no doubt the expression for this engagement, which by some is of the enmity of her heart against that God despised, and by many much neglected. It to whom she was unwilling to bow it-the is surely becoming that the human voice, the hatred of the thing signified extending to the finest of all instruments, be trained to sing thing itself, and it used to be said that she its Maker's praise, more especially in those continued in an agitated and distressed state solemn simple tunes-rich in melody--for of mind, nursing her rebellion against God, which the psalmody of Scotland has always until that knee was bent to the ground, but been remarkable. All who have visited those it is more probable that, as her heart gave districts which have been blessed with a way almost unconsciously, she sank to the spiritual awakening, have remarked the posture of a suppliant before the eternal heartiness with which the people engaged in throne, a penitent for sin, and an implorer of this part of the public worship, as if the Lord pardon. So in your case, with the increasing had indeed “ 'put a new song into their energy of Christian prayer, the augmented mouth;" and that which is the chief employ urgency of the Holy Spirit, the foundations ment of the redeemed Church above, should of your pride gave way, and, as the old tyrant surely be engaged in with fervour and spirit began to tremble on his throne, you felt by the Church below. moved to take that decisive step, and as you came out from the world, and declared yourself on the side of Christ, he was precipitated to the dust, never, I hope, to rise and reassume his gloomy despotism over your heart."

"Never, I hope; no, never, if I can trust the promises of him, the high and lofty One, who has pledged himself to dwell with the humble and contrite heart. I felt that if ever I was brought so low as to be willing to sit in that seat, it would not only be the strongest evidence but the greatest act of humiliation I could present to men. I needed that particular thing to humble me, or something equivalent to it. And whatever other objections men may bring against the anxious seat,' it is not, in my opinion, of any force to say, that genteel and intelligent 'men despise it, for so did they the Gospel itself, and all

connected with it."

Nor was it, as I said, so much under the influence of a sudden and impulsive emotion, that my friend undertook this step, as of a deliberate determination no longer to postpone the mighty interests of his soul. Ah, that indefinite postponement! With what hapless multitudes is it tantamount to a rejection of heaven! This man, known, respected, loved, came forth under a sense of duty, and declared himself for the Lord. We felt encouraged. We looked for greater things. We expected that God would continue to exhibit his power. As to our tracted meetings," as these continuous re'proligious meetings have been called, worldly men could not object to them, for they were holding their political meetings almost every night, and protracted through months. New York Evangelist.

DISSOLUTION OF THE ALLIANCE BETWEEN THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT AND BUDDISM.— We are happy to find that the representations which have been made from time to time on the impropriety and disgrace of the connexion which subsisted between our Government and Buddist superstitions in Ceylon, have at length produced a decided result. Lord Stanley appears to have become fully alive to the ridiculous position of the Queen's representative at Kandy, when he was required to exhibit the sacred relic of Buddha's tooth to the credulous. His Lordship has therefore sent out peremptory orders that this connexion, which served to strengthen the local superstitions, at the expense of our national character, should absolutely cease; that the Chief Priests should no longer be appointed under the seal and signature of the Governor of Kandy; that the Government agent should no longer be permitted to offi ciate in his official character in Buddist cere monies, and that the Keys of the Shrine should no longer remain in his custody. The Queen's Government has at length adopted the sound principle that the religious affairs of the Buddist community should be managed by a Committee of their own laity and priest hood. The Chiefs and Priests, to whom this communication was made at Kandy by his Excellency in person, expressed their sur prise at it, and meeting was subsequently necting Buddism from the Government; the held, to petition the Queen against disconresult of this memorial may be easily foreseen.-Friend of India.

QUESTIONS FOR THE SABBATH-SCHOOL TEACHER. Have I been faithful and diligent

in my duties? Have I been regular and punctual in my attendance? Have I studied the lessons of my class? Have I sought to impress the hearts, as well as to enlighten gained their confidence and affection? Have the understandings of my scholars? Have I I inquired into their conduct during the week? Have I been a living epistle of the truths I have taught, and thus instructed by example as well as by precept? Have I interceded with God, to bless to each one indi

IS ANY MERRY? LET HIM SING PSALMS. -No metrical version of the Psalms equals that used in the Scottish churches for accuracy, simplicity, and pathos. It is as close to the original as the authorized version in the Bible; and, therefore, in the singing of these Psalms of David (and we may add the paraphrases, which in most cases are literal translations of Scripture) there are associations awakened, which no human compositions,vidually my labours?