honourably passed through a curriculum of four years, and was shortly after ordained pastor of the Congregational Church at Cheltenham, where he won the esteem and confidence of many. Here, however, he did not remain long, leaving in 1839 for the pastorate of St. James's Chapel, Newcastle-uponTyne, where he contracted a most happy marriage. But to trace his interesting and efficient ministry in this place, and subsequently at Stockton-on-Tees, at Sydenham, and at Monmouth, or to give any adequate idea of his mental resources, of his life-long services to the EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, of his literary labours in connection with other religious periodicals, and of his genial converse and companionship, would far exceed the limits within which this notice is necessarily confined. It must suffice to say that for the last eight years of his life he resided at Anerley, near London, much withdrawn, in conse

quence of declining health, from all public engagements, and chiefly occupied with his facile pen, which was wholly devoted to the interests of truth and piety. His last illness was a prolonged one of ten weeks, during which he manifested a calm and steady resignation to the Divine will, animated and cheered with those grand Christian themes of which it had been his delight to preach and write. In the afternoon of Saturday, July 8th, of the present year, aged 72, he exchanged earth for heaven, bequeathing a precious memory to his bereaved wife and family-two sons and two daughters. On the following Thursday, his remains were interred in Norwood Cemetery, attended by a numerous company of ministerial brethren and others, who loved and honoured him, and bore witness to his eminent intellectual and Christian worth.

The History of the Reformation in Europe in the Time of Calvin. By the Rev. J. H. MERLE D'AUBIGNE, D.D. Vol. VII. (London: Longmans, Green, and Co.) This is the last volume but one of an admirable library edition of Merle D'Aubigné's popular work. It contains many graphic sketches of individual and social experience during the Reformation period in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Hungary, Poland, Bohemia, and the Netherlands. The additional light thrown upon Calvin's character and work, shows that they should be regarded with more favour than many have been wont to manifest. "It is generally imagined," says the author, "that the doctrines of Calvin were of an extreme and intolerant character; but, in fact, they were moderate, mediating, and conciliatory."

Hymns,

W. F.

Verses, and Chants. By GEORGE RAWSON. (London: Hodder and Stoughton.)

Some of Mr. Rawson's hymns are found in Congregational Collections, and several others are well suited for use in the Service of Song. Poetry and piety are happily united in his writings, as they ever should be; for the Muse is a fallen angel if she has no sacred aspirations. Mr. Rawson's Chants are very fine. His versions of some of the Psalms are not so happy.

The Lights and Shadows of Spirit

ual Life. By OCTAVIUS WINSLOW,

D.D. (London: Shaw and Co.) These chapters on Spiritual Life," designed to illustrate its moral phenomena from its dawn to its consumma. tion, have the marked character of Dr. Winslow's writings fluent, sent:

mental, redundant, consolatory, and often unctuous. They will find acceptance with his many admirers. Recent Awakenings and Higher Holiness. By A. MOODY STUART, D.D. (London: The Religious Tract Society.)

The size of this little book is in inverse proportion to its worth. It contains the weighty thoughts of one who has long known, and loved, and declared the truth. They are likely to correct mistakes about conversion and holiness.

The Remains of the Rev. Richard

Cecil, M.A. With numerous Selections from his Works. (London : Elliot Stock.)

We heartily commend this republication of "Cecil's Remains." The classification of subjects and the addition of fresh materials confer increased value on the work. Useful suggestions and wise words may be found in every page. As a well printed and convenient volume it will be welcomed and prized by those who are familiar with the old editions and by many to whom it will be new.

Christian Perfection. By ASA

MAHAN, D.D. New Edition. (London: F. E. Longley.)

Those who wish to see what the advocates of "Christian Perfection" mean, may learn from this treatise, perhaps one of the best on that particular side of a question which has recently given rise to much discussion.

On the Revision of the Author

ized Version of the Scriptures. With an Account of the Revision now in Progress. By HENRY CHARLES Fox, LL.B. (London: Hodder and Stoughton, Paternoster-row.) This excellent little volume supplies a deficiency in our literature; seeing that on this subject "there is no work in existence which treats of it as a whole."

The leading facts and arguments are well put, and we commend the contents to the attention of our readers.

Christy's Inheritance. A Lon

don Story. By FLORENCE WHITTAKER. (London: H. S. King and Co.)

This story is not ill-written, but is disfigured and spoiled by what we deem mistaken and mischievous religious teaching.

The Problem of Life. (London:

The Religious Tract Society.)

The author of this work sets forth the line of argument through which he was led from scepticism to Christian faith. He shows that Christianity alone satisfactorily answers the three questions, What am I? Whence came I? Whither do I go?

A Memoir of Madame Feller.

Compiled by J. M. CRAMP, D.D., author of "The History of the Baptists." (London: Elliot Stock.) Madame Feller was a Swiss Christian, who left her own country to seek the spiritual welfare of the French Canadians. This record of her self-denying, consistent, and useful life, supplies a beautiful illustration of the power of Christian faith and love.

The Lost Found; or, Brunhild's

Trials. By AGNES GIBERNE.-
Going to Sea. By CONSTANCE
BEVERLEY.-Little Faults, and their
Cure. By the Author of "Soldier
Fritz," &c.-True and False Friend-
ship, and other Stories. (London:
Religious Tract Society.)

The first and second of these stories are the most interesting; but all are good, and convey suitable lessons for the young.

Re-union in the Heavenly Kingdom, and other Discourses. (Third Series.) By the Rev. WILLIAM

ANDERSON, LL.D., Glasgow. With an Introductory Sketch by the Rev. GEORGE CLARK HUTTON, D.D., Paisley. (London: Hodder and Stoughton.)

This goodly volume of sermons is a precious gift to the Church. They are full of sweet counsel and holy instruction in the spirit of Christian manliness. Here is argument for the intellect and food for the soul. Dr. Anderson was a powerful preacher, able to reach all classes of hearers, and who being dead yet speaks to us in these discourses, which we cannot recommend too strongly.

Principles of New Testament

Quotation. Established and applied to Biblical Science. By the Rev. JAMES SCOTT, M.A., B.D. (Edinburgh T. and T. Clark.)

This is a work displaying great research and erudition. The author handles in a masterly way a very important subject, and has produced a treatise which may be regarded as almost exhaustive. The author is not one who indulges in speculation, or theory. His conclusions are invariably based on an extensive induction of literary facts, collected from all sources illustrative of his subject. We strongly recommend his work to the attention of our readers. To Christian ministers especially, and students of Divinity, it must prove exceedingly useful.

A History of the Church Councils, A.D. 326 to A.D. 429. By the Right Rev. CHARLES JOSEPH HEFELL, D.D. (Edinburgh: T. and T. Clark.)

This is the second volume of Bishop Hefell's valuable work on the Councils of the Church. It contains records of the different Church Synods between the Ecumenical Council at Nicæa and the Ecumenical Council at Ephesus, and shows the severe struggles through

which the orthodox belief in the Divine glory of our Lord was established. Commodore J. G. Goodenough:

A Brief Memoir. By CLEMENTS R.
MARKHAM, C.B. (J. Griffin and
Co., Portsea.)

A short notice of a remarkable man, whose life and services were lost to the nation, during a cruise in the Pearl. In a visit to Santa Cruz he was shot with a poisoned arrow. Dying a few days after, he illustrated a noble character by his Christian demeanour in life's last hours.

It is Well. A Sermon by the Rev. W. WATSON, Kirkcudbright. (Edinburgh: William Oliphant and Co.)

This discourse was occasioned by the death of a little child. The bereaved father seeks to console others in similar circumstances by the truths which solaced and strengthened him.

A Brief Defence of Supernatural Christianity. By JOHN KENNEDY, (London: Daldy, Isbister, and Co.) The author has done well in re-publishing this popular reply to one of the most arrogant and unsatisfactory works of the day.

BRIEFER NOTICES OF BOOKS.

A Book of Praise for Home and School. Selected and arranged by S. D. Major. (London: Hodder and Stoughton.) A book so well established in reputation, and so largely used, hardly needs a notice here. We are heartily glad to see this carefully revised and excellent edition.-Life in the Invisible. Thoughts on the State of the Blessed Dead. (London: Elliot Stock.) A convenient and useful classification of Scriptural statements on the subject, with sundry suggestions on their bearing. Subjoined are four brief conversations relating to the consideration of the "Second Advent in the light of Christ's words alone."

HACKNEY COLLEGE.-The annual service in connection with the re-opening of this institution was held on Wednesday evening, September 6th, when there was a good attendance of friends and supporters. The devotional exercises were conducted by the Revs. S. McCall (Resident Tutor), G. L. Turner (Classical Tutor), J. Nunn, J. Farren, D. M. Jenkins, W. P. Lyon, W. Tyler, and F. Soden. An interesting and instructive address was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Legge, Professor of Chinese in the University of Oxford. Dr. Legge first of all congratulated the students on the resumption of their studies, and then proceeded to dwell on the work of the ministry. He counselled the students to be true to their vocation, and assured them they would never regret their choice. Towards the close of his address Dr. Legge urged upon them the desirableness of cultivating the fervour of piety and the dignity of manner becoming their future position. The best thanks of the assembly were presented to Dr. Legge for the admirable address he had delivered.

CONGREGATIONAL BOARD.-The first meeting of the session was held at the Memorial Hall, Farringdon-street, on Tuesday evening, September 12th, when there were nearly one hundred members

present. After singing and the reading of Scripture, the Revs. J. Corbin and J. Farren engaged in prayer. An interesting and suggestive address was delivered by the Rev. J. Viney, the chairman for the year. On the motion of the Rev. Dr. Newth, seconded by the Rev. A. Hannay, the cordial thanks of the meeting were presented to Mr. Viney. Touching reference was made to the loss sustained by the Board, during the recess, by the death of the Revs. Dr. Halley, C. Dukes, and W. Campbell. An appropriate resolution, in relation to the Bulgarian atrocities, was adopted, and the proceedings closed with the Benediction.

THE IRISH CONGREGATIONAL UNION. -The Congregational Union of Ireland opened its session for 1876 in the Donegall-street Church, Belfast, on Monday evening. The Rev. John White conducted the opening exercises, and introduced the chairman for the year, the Rev. James Bain, of Straid. Mr. Bain has been long known as a hardworking pastor amongst a large rural population, by whom he is greatly beloved. In his inaugural address he reviewed the state of the churches, and referred to the increasing evidences of prosperity which were to be seen amongst the Congregational churches in Ireland.

The principal business was next the re ception of delegates. The Rev. John White introduced the Rev. G. L. Herman, of Gravesend, who addressed the Union at large, impressing upon ministers and people the necessity of closer intercourse with God and dependence on the Holy Ghost for success, especially in view of the ever-varying forms of irreligion.

The Rev. R. Sewell, of Londonderry, introduced the Rev. Palmer Grenville, LL.B., of Glasgow, who spoke in encouragement of the brethren in their arduous labour, and congratulated them on the steady and honourable testimony which they had borne in Ireland amidst great difficulty. The various meetings were numerously attended and well sustained.

THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE.-The council of the Evangelical Alliance announces that the "Annual Conference of British and Foreign Christians" will be held in Southport, Lancashire, on

the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th of October. Subjects of great importance, to Continental missions, religious liberty, and the progress of the Gospel throughout the world are set down for consideration. The meetings will take place in the Town Hall, commencing on the evening of Tuesday, the 3rd instant, with a social gathering. The annual address will be delivered the following morning by the chairman, the Hon. and Rev. E. V. Bligh, M.A. Christian Missions is the subject for discussion on the Thursday. The afternoons will be devoted to sectional meetings, and public meetings will take place in the evenings. The breakfast is announced for the closing day, Friday, under the presidency of the Mayor of Southport. The Council assure friends intending to be present that they will receive a cordial welcome, and the usual hospitality, to the full extent of the means at the disposal of the Southport Committee.

MINISTERIAL CHANGES,
SETTLEMENTS, &c.

REV. J. MENMUIR has left the church at Leyburn to become pastor at Mickleby, near Whitby.

REV. JAMES BELSHER, who for three years has been assistant minister at Hadleigh, Suffolk, is removing to Fetter Lane Chapel, London.

REV. J. C. McMICHAEL has resigned the pastorate of the church at Gawler, South Australia, with the intention of returning to England.

REV. S. HAYMES, of Brentford, has accepted an invitation to the church at Towcester.

REV. JOSEPH MARTIN, of Cheshunt College, has settled as pastor of the church at Bingley.

REV. JOHN JAMES, of Hope Chapel, Clifton, has become pastor of the recently united churches at Brentford.

REV. W. DUNK resigns the charge of the church at Steeple and Tillingham, Essex, at Michaelmas, to become pastor at Goring, near Reading.

MR. H. G. NICHOLLS, of Hackney College, has accepted an invitation to the church at Dedham, Essex.

REV. W. ATIWELL has resigned his charge at Potterspury.

REV. E. A. PHILLIPS, M.A., of Bath, has commenced his ministry at Hoddesdon.

REV. G. THOMAS, of Dartmouth, commences his labours at Honiton, East Devon, on the first Sabbath in October.

REV. JAMES Ross, late minister of Union Church, Calcutta, has accepted a call to the pastorate of the Congregational Church at Montrose.

REV. ZECHARIAH MATHER has removed from Festiniog to Barmouth.