Islington-green.-This is a very seasonable reprint of Howe's Sermons on Union. The preface breathes that spirit of love which distinguishes every thing from the pen of Mr. Noel.

3. The Englishman's Greek Concordance of the New Testament; being an attempt at a verbal connexion between the Greek and the English Texts. Containing also, a Concordance of the Appellatives and Proper Names, Greek and English; an Index, English and Greek; and an Appendix. Royal 8vo, pp. 956. B. Wertheim.

4. An Explanatory and Practical Commentary on the New Testament of our Lord Jesus Christ. Intended chiefly as a Help to Family Devotion. Edited and revised by the Rev. W. Dalton, A.M., Incumbent of St. Paul's Church, Wolverhampton. In Two Volumes. Vol. I., pp. 696. Holdsworth.

5. Lectures to Professing Christians. By CHARLES G. FINNEY, Author of "Lectures on Revivals." 12mo, pp. 312. Wightman.

6. Hours of Thought. By WILLIAM M'COMBIE, Author of "The Christian Church considered in Relation to Unity and Schism." Second Edition,

with corrections and large additions. Royal 18mo, pp. 238. Ward and Co.

7. The Way of Salvation. By H. F. BURDER, D.D. Third Edition. 32mo, pp. 220. Tract Society.

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9. The Missionary Vine. Printed in Oil Colours, from a Drawing by Miss RAHMN, showing at one View the whole of the Stations of the London Missionary Society, geographically arranged, the period when, and the persons by whom, they were commenced, and by whom they are occupied at the present time.

PREPARING FOR PUBLICATION.

The Missionary; or, the Triumphs of Christianity in the Islands of the South Seas. A Poem.

THE REV. WILLIAM BURN

Departed this life, on Sabbath morning, March 17th, 1839, aged sixty-seven years. He had been minister of the Independent congregation at Wrawby, in Lincolnshire, upwards of twenty-one years; his health had been declining several months, and, intending to retire from stated labours, he had resigned his charge, and preached to his people, for the last time, six weeks previous to his decease, from the words of the apostle Paul," For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ and him crucified." His end was both sudden and peaceful. On Wednesday evening, the 27th, the solemn bereavement was improved to a crowded auditory, by the Rev. J. Morley, of Hull. Mrs. Burn was removed from her earthly tabernacle about thirteen months before: she was truly a "mother in Israel."

MR. PAUL HICKS.

On Tuesday, April 9th, 1839, Mr. Paul Hicks, for many years a highly respectable deacon of the Baptist church, New-road, Oxford, entered into his rest, aged sixtytwo. For nearly five months he was confined to his room, during which time he enjoyed much of the consolations of the Gospel, and endured with calm submission

the protracted sufferings which terminated in dissolution. For about a week, in the latter stage of the disorder, his mind suffered considerable depression; a sense of imperfection and unworthiness pressed so strongly on his mind, as frequently to produce a burst of tears; but, subsequently, his mind regained its former composure, and, relying with holy confidence on the sufficiency of the Redeemer's grace, and the promise of a faithful God, he could look forward to a change of worlds, having finally arranged all his secular affairs, and say,

"The holy triumphs of my soul,
Shall death itself outbrave;
Leave dull mortality behind,
And fly beyond the grave."

Shortly before his departure, he expressed a wish that if any notice were taken from the pulpit of his decease, it might be from the words, which expressed the ground of his hope and the source of his joys, "The blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanseth us from all sin."

On Monday, April 15th, his mortal remains were deposited in the burying-ground of the New-road Chapel, attended by a family left to mourn the loss of a truly kind and affectionate parent, and pastor and deacons.

DR. WARDLAW'S LECTURES ON CHURCH ESTABLISHMENTS.

These lectures are now before the public, and will, doubtless, lead to great results. They are calm, scriptural, and dignified, and must not be dismissed by clamour and abuse, the ordinary weapons of vulgar and bad minds. If they are to be answered at all, it must be with a measure of logic, with a minute reference to the word of God, the only true standard of decision. We hope to notice them soon in our review department; in the mean time we beg to apprise our readers of their publication. They excited great interest in the delivery.

NOTICE TO WIDOWS.

All the widows of ministers receiving assistance from the funds of the Evangelical Magazine, and not relieved at the Christmas distribution of profits, are requested to make their applications, on or before the 20th of June. Letters should be addressed to the Editor, at the Publishers' of the Magazine.

ENGLISH MONTHLY TRACT SOCIETY.

This Society is formed for the purpose of circulating religious tracts.

The plan adopted is very simple, and one which has proved eminently successful in other countries.

The object proposed is to furnish every family throughout our country, commencing with the higher classes, with an evangelical tract once a month.

90,000 tracts have been issued during the last twelve months, which have been distributed chiefly amongst the nobility and gentry in the metropolis.

It is gratifying to know that they have been in general favourably received, and in some instances thankfully acknowledged.

you are sure that you shall not die there." It had such an effect on her, that she never thought of going afterwards.

PUBLIC SERVICE AT SHEFFIELD.

On Thursday, Jan. 31st, a solemn and interesting service was held in Lee Croft chapel, Sheffield, for the public recognition of the Rev. W. B. Landells, as the pastor of the church meeting in that place of worship. The reading of the Scriptures and the opening prayer were conducted in a peculiarly impressive and touching manner, by the Rev. F. Dixon, who had been compelled by severe personal affliction to resign the pastoral charge, which he had sustained in the same church with much honour and usefulness for nearly forty years. A discourse (distinguished for its beautiful simplicity and its elaborate research) on the ancient discipline of the Catholic Church, was then delivered by the Rev. W. H. Stowell, Theological Tutor of Masborough College. Mr. Landells read a lucid and a satisfactory statement of the difficulties with which he had to struggle in maintaining the scriptural principles of church order at the chapel from which he had recently retired, and of the circumstances by which he had been led to receive and to accept the invitation of the pastorate at Lee Croft. The members of the church having publicly signified their choice of Mr. L. to be their pastor, and Mr. L. having in like manner renewed his acceptance of their call, the Rev. Thomas Smith, A. M., Clas sical Tutor of Masborough College, gave a faithful and instructive address to the church on their duties to their minister and to the general cause of Christ. In the absence of the Rev. J. Boden, the senior Independent minister in Sheffield, who was detained at home by the severity of the cold, the concluding prayer was offered by the Rev. M. Docker, of West Melton; the Rev. J. A. Miller, C, Larom, and Mr. Pritchett, of Masborough College, also took part in the engagements of the morning.

In the evening a numerous party of friends assembled at a social meeting in the Bath Saloon. The Rev. W. B. Landells presided, and a delightful spirit of Christian harmony and devotion was maintained. Various addresses were delivered by the Revs. W. Larom, D. Rees, W. H. Stowell, J. Smith, F. Dixon, J. A. Miller, with

intervals for general conversation during the distribution of refreshments. Mr. Landells expressed his high satisfaction with the honourable proceedings of the Rev. J. Thorpe and his friends, who now occupy the chapel in which Mr. L. formerly ministered, and with the union and activity of the church over which he now presides."

RAMSGATE.

A highly interesting service was con ducted at the 'above town on Wednesday, the 17th of April, 1839, by opening the new Independent chapel in connexion with the pastoral ministrations of the Rev. H. J. Bevis.

A prayer-meeting was held in the building at 7 o'clock, when the Rev. Messrs. Spencer, Toomer, Rook, and Bevis, implored the divine blessing on the coming services of the day. At 11 a numerous congregation assembled from the town and adjacent country, when the Rev. H.J, Rook, of Faversham, presented an introductory prayer; the Rev. P. Thomson, M.A., of Chatham, read the Scriptures and engaged in prayer; the Rev. James Stratten, of Paddington chapel, preached from Matt. vi. 9; the Rev. T. Cramp, of St. Peter's, (Baptist) closed the services with prayer.

In the evening, at 6 o'clock, the Rev. W. Spencer, of Holloway, commenced the service by reading the Scriptures and prayer; the Rev. Dr. Leifchild, of Craven chapel, preached from Isaiah liv. 11, 12; the Rev. W. Copley, of Eythorn, (Baptist) concluded the service by prayer; the hymns were read by the Rev. Messrs. Cresswell, Daniell, Pledge, E. Davis, Paul, and J. M. Cramp.

The interest evinced in the whole of the services was of the most encouraging character, as was proved by a liberal collection amounting to 1271. 4s. 6d.

The handsome and spacious building, capable of seating 1,200 persons, provides accommodation for the congregation, and many of the numerous visitors who frequent the healthful shores of this interesting aud improving watering-place.

WESTERHAM.'

On Wednesday, April 17th, the foundation-stone of a new chapel, for the use of the Independent congregation in the town of Westerham, Kent, was laid by the Rev. Thomas James of Woolwich, assisted in the services by the Rev, Messrs. G. Verrall, of Bromley, G. Hinde, of St. Mary's Cray, E. Nichols, of Godstone, and W. Foster, the minister of the place. In the evening of the same day an appropriate sermon was preached in the chapel now occupied by the congregation, by the Rev. G. Verrall. The

Gospel has been preached in cottages in the town of Westerham, by Independent and Baptist ministers for upwards of fifty years. In 1824, the Wesleyans erected a small wooden building in an ineligible part of the town, but the cause did not succeed, and in the year 1836 the chapel was shut up and sold. In May of the same year the Rev. W. Foster was appointed to the Home Missionary station at Four Elms, about four miles distant from the town. Mr. Foster took up his residence in the town, and commenced preaching in a cottage on Lord's-day evenings, after returning from his duties at Four Elms. The room occupied was soon found to be too small; and the chapel built by the Wesleyans having passed into private hands, was hired and re-opened on the 1st of September, 1836. From this time a regular congregation has been raised; the chapel is insufficient to accommodate the number of persons who are desirous of attending, being often inconveniently crowded, besides which an exorbitant rent is demanded for it. A Sunday-school has been raised, and the station wears a most promising aspect. The town and parish of Westerham contain a population of above 2,000 inhabitants, surrounded by several villages requiring mi nisterial attention, and containing no other chapel in the town, or within a circuit of several miles. A most eligible site in the centre of the town being offered for sale, after due deliberation, with the concurring advice of neighbouring ministers, and the liberal assistance of a friend, has been pur. chased, and the work of building commenced. The property has been invested in trust for the use of the church and congregation. It is presumed that few cases have a stronger claim to the liberality of the churches of Kent, or the followers of Christ in general.

Contributions towards the object will be thankfully received by the Rev. W. Foster, Westerham; or at No. 11, Chatham Place, Blackfriars, London.

of neighbouring ministers of different denominations, and a numerous congregation, assembled. Part of the service was solemnized in the morning, and part in the evening. The devotional parts of the service were conducted by the Rev. Messrs. Rees, Webb, Cousins, Shakespeare, Dorney, Woodman, Collins, and Preece. Mr. Jones, of Rodborough, put the usual questions to the minister, and received the con fession of faith; Mr. Burder delivered the discourse, illustrative of the nature of a Christian church, and also addressed the minister relative to the duties of his office; Mr. Clapp, who had been engaged to take the former of these discourses, having been prevented from attending by illness, Mr. Newman preached to the people. Services of this nature are almost always impressive and delightful, and this service was by no means an exception to the rule."

On Wednesday, April 10th, the Rev. J. S. Pearsall, late of Highbury College, was ordained pastor over the Congregational church assembling in East-street, Andover. The Rev. W. Lucy, of Bristol, commenced the service with reading suitable portions of Scripture, and prayer; the introductory discourse, on the constitution of a Christian church, was delivered by the Rev. Thomas Adkins, of Southampton; the Rev. C. Howel, of Alfon, proposed the usual questions; the Rev. James Wills, of Basingstoke, offered the ordination prayer; the Rev. John Campbell, of the Tabernacle, London, delivered the charge, founded on 2 Tim. iv. 5, "Do the work of an Evangelist, make fall proof of thy ministry."

In the evening the Rev. John Jefferson, of Stoke Newington (formerly pastor of the church) addressed the people from the words, "Who is for you a faithful minister of Christ, Col. i. 7. The other parts of the services were conducted by Rev. Messrs. J. E. Good, of Gosport; W. Thorn, Winchester; D. E. Ford, Lymington; J. Watts, Bowrey; Curwen, W. Ford, Jennings, Mudie, Williams, and other ministers.

The ability of the discourses, the number and respectability of the congregations, and the numerous attendance of ministers of different denominations, contributed much to the pleasure felt on this interesting occasion. An immédiate enlargement of the chapel is contemplated. 169 56ð vil

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The ordination of the Rev. Thomas Mann, of Highbury College, took place in Trowbridge Tabernacle, on Tuesday, April 23, in the presence of a crowded assembly. The Rev. J. Atley, of Frome, commenced the solemnities with reading the Scriptures and prayer; the Rev. R. Elliott, of Devizes,

delivered an introductory discourse on the constitution of a Christian Church; the Rev. R. Crook, of Newton Abbot, (Mr. Mann's pastor,) asked the usual questions; the Rev. Richards, of Bath, offered the ordination prayer; the Rev. Dr. Henderson, of Highbury College, gave the charge to the minister; and the Rev. J. Owen, of Bath, addressed the church.

The Rev. Messrs. Watson, Gear, Jupp, Little, Walton, and Millard, took part in the interesting services of the day.

In the evening a sermon was preached by the Rev. W. Jay, of Bath, on behalf of the Wilts and East Somerset Association.

Liberal provision was made in the adjoining school-room, by the friends, for the ministers and visitors to dine together; and, on the following day, about fifty of the poor members dined in the same place, when they were addressed by the pastor and one of the deacons. The meetings on both days were of the most interesting description.

On Thursday, May 2nd, the Rev. Henry Coleman, of Newport Pagnell College, was ordained pastor over the Congregational church assembling at Wickhambrook, Suffolk, over which church the late Rev. S. Johnson presided twenty-four years, through which period he exercised his ministry with great affection, fidelity, and success. The Rev. J. Elliot, of Bury St. Edmunds, commenced the solemn services of the day by reading suitable portions of Scripture and offering prayer; the Rev. H. Bromley, of Clavering, Essex, delivered the introductory address, in which he gave a simple, lucid, and able exposition of the nature of a gospel church, and proposed the usual questions; the Rev. C. Dewhirst, of Bury St. Edmunds, offered the ordination prayer, with imposition of hands; the Rev. G. B. Phillips, of Harrold, Bedfordshire, delivered a very important, faithful, and affectionate charge; the Rev. C. Elven, of Bury St. Edmunds, closed the morning service by prayer.”

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In the evening, the Rev. T. Adkins, of Southampton, preached to the people a very judicious, striking, and impressive sermon.

Several other ministers kindly assisted, and the services of the day were characterized by deep interest and solemn impression.

ney, to commence at ten o'clock in the morning.

On Thursday morning, June 27, the committee of the Village Itinerancy, or Evangelical Association, will meet at eleven o'clock, at the Society's Committee Room, No. 2, Old Broad-street, City, for business, and afterwards dine together at two o'clock, at Baker's Coffee House, Change-alley, Cornhill.

On Thursday afternoon, June 27, the subscribers and friends of the society will meet to hear the Report and transact business at the Rev. Caleb Morris's Chapel, Fetter-lane, Fleet-street;-the chair will be taken at four o'clock.

In the evening of the same day, June 27, a Sermon will be preached in the above chapel, on the behalf of this institution, by the Rev. James Stratten, of Paddington. Divine service to commence at half-past six o'clock precisely.

WESTERN ACADEMY.

The Anniversary of this Institution will be held, (D.v.) on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 25th and 26th of June.

The examination of the students will commence at eleven o'clock on the 25th, at the Academy House, and the public business will be transacted on the 26th, at the Rooms in Castle-street, Exeter, beginning at ten o'clock. On both days, the committee hope to meet a large company of their constituents.

The Rev. T. Binney, of London, is expected to address the supporters and students of the academy, in Castle-street Chapel, on Wednesday evening, the 26th, at seven o'clock.

VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT.

The ordination of Mr. Warden will take place (D. v.) on Wednesday, July 10th, when the following ministers are expected to take part in the service:-The Rev. J. A. James, of Birmingham; the Rev. Caleb Morris, of London; and the Rev. Dr. Morison, of Brompton. We trust that many London friends will attend, and countenance the rising cause.

BEDFORD UNION.

The Forty-third Annual Meeting of the Bedford Union of Christians will be held at Bedford, on the 5th of June, the Rev. J. Howard Hinton, M.A., will preach in the morning.

NOTICE.

The Rev. Alfred John Morris, of Stepney chapel, Warrington, has accepted the unanimous call of the church at New Windsor, Salford, to become their stated pastor; and enters on his new sphere early in the present month.

WALES.

ISLAND OF ANGLESEA.

To the Editor of the Evangelical Magazine,

REV. AND DEAR SIR,-Believing as I do that all the readers of your valuable periodical rejoice to hear good news concerning Israel, I venture to send you a few lines in reference to a revival of religion among the Congregational churches in Anglesea, as well as in several places in Caernarvonshire.

My personal knowledge does not extend to other counties just now. The good work is going on among us silently and steadily; a deep sense of responsibility prevailing, great earnestness on the part of the ministers, and attention from the members and hearers.

I have known five, ten, twenty, thirty and upwards, of individuals at a time offering themselves as candidates for churchfellowship. Praise God! a general shaking of "dry bones" seems to be influencing the minds and conduct of the people.

We have abundant reason to be thankful for the Temperance Cause in Wales; a most decided civil and religious improvement is to be observed among us. Sabbathschools and prayer-meetings are more frequently and much better attended; more brotherly love among ministers; exchange of pulpits has been a great blessing; monthly meetings, co-operation of ministers and churches.

Notwithstanding all that has been done, there is very much to be done yet, and much to be lamented; as there are some few churches and good ministers, who have not yet joined and assisted in the great temperance reformation, and their conduct, of course, influencing others to keep aloof. As it is so evidently the work of the Almighty God, I feel timid, and am actually afraid to say too little or too much on the subject; still hoping that the Lord's arm will be yet more and more revealed,

One thing I venture to say, that the influences of the Holy Spirit, and Divine blessing are to be realized in close connexion with the most agonizing anxiety of holy ministers and good disciplined churches, together with perfect agreement of hearts in prayers, and in all labours to save souls.

Carnal and worldly ministers, and lazy, inactive and irregular churches, cannot be prosperous.