glory. Thirdly, the preciousness of The Dawn of Glory in the Shades of Criticism would be disarmed by the purpose for which this tract is publish ed, even if we had regarded it unfavourably, which was far from the case; for while in many parts there is a ruggedness of style, and an uncouth aim at originality, which we should be glad to see softened down and banished, these deteriorate little from the real value of the work, which even with these defects we read with very great pleasure. It has four leading divisions. 1. The shades of death.-2. Walking therein. 3. The banishment of all evil.-4. The safety of our passage. It is under the third head that the capture of the five kings of the valley is described. King World, King Sin, King Satan, King Self, and King Death, in allusion to the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarumith, Eglon, and Lachish, destroyed by Joshua: this, which is most distinguished by the faults mentioned above, is however the most interesting part of the work; and we feel no hesitation in recommending it to our readers. The tract is published to assist in removing an existing debt on the chapel, in which the author preaches. The Christian's Remembrance, and the These sermons were preached to the ministerial labours of his servant in Thoughts in Solitude, or Seven Weeks' The contents of this tract, which is divided into six chapters, is principally scripture; there is very little by the author more than the thread which ties them together: he has however supplied a closet companion, which, to the spiritually enlightened reader, who will turn to all the references given, cannot but be profitable. Funeral Oration for Miss R. Hoole. By Edward Andrews, L. L. D. 32mo. pp. 16. Palmer and Son. Elegance of language, and beauty of imagery, are, as is usual with this author's writings, very conspicuous: we should have been glad to have seen more spirituality, more simplicity; in fact, more anxiety to edify than to astonish. The Saints' Melody: a new selection of upwards of One Thousand Hymns, with some Originals. By David Denham, 24mo. London, Wightman, Palmer. Some may be disposed to question, whether it be praise, to say, that this, to the best of our recollection, is the most extensive collection of evangelical hymns which has ever been published; it may be added, however, that the judicious discrimination of the compiler has likewise rendered it one of the best. The spiritual worshipper, when raising the song of praise to his God and Father, will not here be offended by having hastily the language of Ashdod thrust into his mouth; and of either singing error, or being compelled to silence, in the middle of his anthem. As far as we have examined the volume, no twang of the foundry jingle appears to have been admitted; the grand and distinguishing doctrines of free grace are kept constantly prominent, in connection with the christian's experience, and devotion in the ordinances of Christ. We ought perhaps to add, that for public worship, they are primarily adapted for congregations, who advocate adult baptism; several hymns being devoted to such an illustration of the ordinance. Posthumous Letters on Spiritual Subjects, written in the Confidence of Friendship. By Samuel Eyles Pierce, 12mo. pp. 264. London, Palmer and Son. It is well to gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothiug be lost of the writings of such a father in Israel as was this author; and although particularly with this volume some may object that there is given too much of the privacies of life, the spiritual reader will be gratified by perceiving how entirely, in its every day occurrences, Jesus Christ was indeed the author's all in all. In the forty-fourth letter, which gives an account of a very painful disorder with which he had been visited, is the following: 66 days, except to have it made, and For the description which occupies pages, we have not space. nearly four We need scarcely add, that the name of this great physician is the Lord Jesus Christ, or the nature of the prescriptions alluded to. POETRY. "I WILL GIVE THEE MY LOVES." I love thee, Lord, or wish to do, Is difficult to prove to me: I love thee, Lord, or try to do, Yet fear I do not try aright; Confuse my thoughts, confound my heart; I love thee, Lord, or say I do, I love thee, Lord, or think I do, Thy ministers I highly prize; I love thee, Lord, or ought to do. For all which thou hast done for me; Triumphant thou didst rise again; No condemnation can remain. I love thee, Lord, or hope I do, I would not harbour rivals here, I love thee more, the more I see. LEBANON LEAVES. "The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."-Rev. xix. 10. River of prophecy! I love to tread Is shining on thy waters, 'tis to sail Up to their source, and at the fountain head, Like the young eagle in the sunbeam, they and soon To them eternal life I give, No power can pluck them from my hand, Can pluck them from my Father's hand. SAGITTARIUS. 66 I HATE PUTTING AWAY." Let all the myriads, bought with blood, To chaunt the matchless grace of Him, He hates to put away. When his own spouse (deceiv'd by sin) The saints who have enjoy'd his smiles, Have prov'd by all their wintry nights, He hates to put away. Come, sinner, though your sins exceed Not all without, nor all within, He hates to put away. This glorious fact fills heaven with joy, He hates to put away. When rais'd to yonder brilliant throne, Then with what rapture shall I sing, E. M. 66 JESUS SAITH UNTO HER, MARY!" Mary! 'tis thy Saviour speaks, He hath burst the gloomy grave; Mary! dry thy mournful cheeks, For the Saviour thee wilt save. Mary! touch me not, not yet Have I soared the clouds above; Mary! Christ doth not forget, When his people shew their love. Written after a Sermon preached by Rev. W. Bidder, at Mount Zion Chapel, Devonport, Sunday, Nov. 29, 1829. "Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him."-Isaiah iii. 10. Say ye unto the righteous man, If thine own works, poor guilty soul, While such thy state thou must be told, This robe must from thy back be torn, Through all the changing scenes of time, Though Satan, death, and hell combine, Clad with the spotless robe of Christ, THE SPIRITUAL MAGAZINE, AND ZION'S CASKET. "For there are Three that bear record in heaven; the FATHER, the WORD, and the HOLY GHOST: and these Three are One."-1 John v. 7. "Earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered to the saints."-Jude 3. Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience."-1 Tim. iii. 9. MARCH, 1838. CHRIST'S CORONATION DAY, OR THE "Go forth, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, and behold king Solomon with the crown where with his mother crowned him, in the day of his espousals, in the day of the gladness of his heart." Sol. Song iii. 11. In this holy and excellent song, the communion that is between Christ, who is represented under the character of a bridegroom; and the church, who is represented under the character of a bride, is set forth in a heavenly and spiritual dialogue. The principal speakers are the bridegroom and the bride, but the daughters of Zion sometimes bear a part in the dialogue, by whom I understand church members, the ordinary common members of the visible church. the Lord Jesus Christ and here the daughters of Jerusalem are called forth to behold him in his unspeakable glory and excellency; and indeed he is an excellent and glorious object, glorious in all respects, glorious in his person, glorious in his works, who can be compared unto Him? But we should notice, likewise, the state and dignity of the glorious person to whom our attention is invited. He is represented under the character of a king, of a crowned king; "Behold king Solomon with the crown wherewith his mother crowned him." Kings appear generally upon solemn occasions adorned with their crowns upon their heads, particularly on their coronation-day. The Lord Jesus Christ is spoken of as a crowned The verse quoted are the words of King: intimating his grandeur, his the bride, wherein she commends the majesty, and glorious excellency. He excellent and glorious Bridegroom, and is the King that has many crowns on where she excites and stirs up the daughters of Jerusalem to come and behold him in his matchless beauty and glory. And here we may notice the blessed object pointed out, king Solomon; by whom we are to understand the Lord Jesus Christ himself, the King of saints, the King who is the Prince of the kings of the earth, greater than all earthly potentates. The things that are spoken of king Solomon in this book, cannot be applied to any other person than the eternal Son of God, March, 1838.] H his head: he wears the crown of essential glory; he is co-equal and co-essential with the Father; he is God over all blessed for ever, the very same God with the Father: he wears also the crown of his mediatorial glory, the glory he hath as God-Man Mediator; it is a glory that he is designed and appointed to in the councils of peace from eternity. He is the second Adam who is appointed unto glory and honour, Ps. viii. 5. with Heb. ii. 9. There is likewise a crown that parti |