"The Spirit of the Vatican" during the unsettled reign of the wild and chivalrous Richard, the Crusader. Our author vividly describes the state of England and Europe at that time. He draws a horrible picture of the influence exerted by the Vatican in the butchery of the Albigenses. The Inquisition is set forth in its true colours, as embodying the worst elements of human nature, and bordering on the malice and wickedness of the infernal world. The delusion and vanity of Tractarianism are depicted in their true colours. The drama, which is full of incident, and written with no little vigour of thought and expression, is intended to portray the private and domestic actions of our second Henry, and the baneful influence of the doctrines of Romanism in private life. The author observes that " Popery in power will be found the same in every king's reign; a rebel to Protestant sovereigns, and a pernicious element in society; and, therefore, the recent circumstances which have engaged and will engage so much notice, have not induced the author to depart from his original purpose, viz., to refer to historical principles, and to show Popery in antagonism with monarchy, during the reign of one of the most renowned and noble of England's sovereigns, viz., the first Plantagenet, Henry II. The reigns of Henry II. and his son Richard L. most fully confirm the allegation that the love of power is ever stimulating the Vatican; and that to increase such power it uses physical force conjoined with intrigue and cruelty." FRAGMENTS OF COLLEGE AND PASTORAL LIFE: A Memoir of the late Rev. JOHN CLARK, of Glasgow. With Selections from his Essays, Lectures, and Sermons. By the Rev. JOHN CAIRNS, A.M., Minister of the United Presbyterian Church, Berwick. Small 8vo. pp. 228. William Oliphant and Sons. THIS is a touching and truthful record of a most talented and devoted minister, whose death was a great loss to the Christian church. From the specimens given of his compositions on metaphysical and other kindred subjects, and also of his pulpit cxercises, we are led to form a high estimate of his powers of mind, and of his moral and religious qualities. His biographer has well used the materials confided to his care. THE FEMALE JESUIT; OR, THE SPY IN THE FAMILY. With Portrait. Crown 8vo., pp. 448. Partridge and Oakey. THIS is no tale of romance, but a veritable page in human history. Such a tissue of complicated falsehood, we have never met with, in the course of our critical labours. We can scarcely persuade ourselves that the unhappy woman who practised such a series of horrible deceptions could be without some grave accomplices. We vouch for the truth of nothing said or written by Miss M. L. G-, who appears to have carried the infernal act of ingenious fabrication and falsehood beyond all ordinary human limits; but we are in a condition to pledge ourselves for the strict historical accuracy of the narrative supplied by Mr. and Mrs. L-, whose benevolent efforts to rescue her, as they supposed, from the detested restraints of conventual life, have been sadly squandered upon a most flagrant hypocrite, whose aliases and personations furnish an almost unique page in human history. The portrait of this mysterious lady, and the narrative with which it is connected, will, it is hoped, lead to the complete discovery of the actual connexions of this mendacious creature. If she is an agent of Rome-a thing quite possible--we trust that the agents and instigators of so frightful a conspiracy, will, in due time, be dragged forth to the light. With all that is now disclosed, there still hangs a great mystery over the motives by which this professed convert from conventual life was influenced. As it is suspected, by her most unsuspicious quondam friends, that she is now in the position of a governess in some Protestant family in the West end of the Town, we cannot but believe that the likeness which fronts this volume, and the details which the volume itself contains, will spoil her audacious ef forts to practise upon the credulity of benevolent Protestants. This most remarkable book will have an extensive sale. It surpasses all romance in its details. And if it should have the effect of warning earnest Protestants against the sleepless manoeuvres everywhere practised at the present moment by the agents of Rome, it will have rendered noble service to the Protestant cause. The TENDERNESS of JESUS ILLUSTRATED. By the Rev. J. W. RICHARDSON, of Tottenham court Chapel, London. London: J. Snow. THIS very touching and beautiful illustration of what may be regarded as the most distinguishing characteristic of the life of Jesus is founded on the restoration of the widow's son, at the gate of the city of Nain. It is not, however, confined to an enumeration or amplification of the details of that deeply affecting scene, but embraces a very comprehensive exposition of the tenderness of the Redeemer, as extending to all the existing exigencies of suffering and tempted humanity. It is divided into two parts-the first illustrating the reality, the depth, and practical character of the tenderness of Jesus; and the second, unfolding its unchangeableness, and adaptedness to encourage, to console, and to comfort, amid the endless variety of fears, temptations, and sufferings, to which the penitent and believing are exposed. The entire tone of the little book is eminently sound and healthy; and its special illustrations of the tenderness of Jesus are oftentimes singularly beautiful and instructive. To all who take delight in "looking unto Jesus," it must be welcome, as a happy exposition of an element in his character, which has often inspired them with joy; and to the desponding and fearful it cannot fail to be grateful, as light to the benighted traveller, or the voice of peace and friendship to the stricken and wounded spirit. REPENTANCE: ITS NATURE, GROUNDS, NECESSITY, AND INFINITE IMPORTANCE. By the Rev. CHARLES G. FINNEY. 32mo., pp. 54. J. Snow. already expressed-that this volume may be circulated by tens of thousands. THE BEREAVED CHURCH'S CONSOLATION, AND THE FAITHFUL SERVANT'S REWARD; being Two Sermons, preached on Sunday, November 17th, 1850, occasioned by the Decease of the beloved Pastor of that Church, the Rev. WILLIAM FERNIE. The Morning Sermon, by the Rev. J. TYNDALE, Orford; the Evening Sermon, by the Rev. J. FERNIE, Farnham. Frome: Published by Langford and Butler. THE late pastor of the church assembling in Zion Chapel, Frome, the Rev. William Fernie, was one of the most promising young ministers of his day. Talented, zealous, public-spirited, and devoted to the cause of God and souls, his early removal by death must be regarded as a great public loss. The friends of the deceased, and many beyond that circle, will be thankful to peruse the two excellent discourses preached on oc THIS discourse is one of Mr. Finney's hap-casion of his decease, the first by Mr. Tynpiest efforts. It has some of his peculiarities embodied in it; but it is full of precious truth, and could not but be deeply impressive on the minds of those who listened to it. We need not wonder that the man who could deliver such sentiments, in such an affecting and convincing manner, should be popular and useful. INDIA AND THE GOSPEL; OR, AN EMPIRE London J. Snow. re dale, of Oxford, and the second by the brother full of edifying matter; while that by Mr. Fernie, of Farnham, contains a very touching biographical sketch of the deceased, which even strangers to our departed brother will not be able to read without emotion. We hope, at no distant day, to insert the sketch in our columns. Meanwhile, we recommend the discourses before us to our readers generally, as well worthy of their attentive perusal. of our lamented friend. Both the sermons are 1. The THE HALLELUJAH; or, Devotional Psalmody: being a Collection of Choice and Standard Tunes, Ancient and Modern, with Chants, Sanctuses, Doxologies, &c. Work arranged in Four Parts, with Organ and Pianoforte Accompaniments, and adapted for use in Divine Worship in the Family and in the Sanctuary. Part I. Selected, Composed, Arranged, and Edited by the Rev. J. J. WAITE, and HENRY John GauntMus. Doc. LETT. 2. THE HALLELUJAH ; or, Devotional Psalmody. Part II. Composed, Arranged, WE cannot but regard it as a proof that the spirit of missionary enterprise is ceiving a fresh impulse among the British Churches, as well as a testimony to the superior excellence of this volume, that it has already reached a third edition. The amount, indeed, of moral benefit and sacred stimulus in reference to the momentous subject of Missions, likely to arise from the publication of such volumes as that now before us, can scarcely be estimated. In Mr. Clarkson's book there is such freshness, enthusiasm, and breadth of view, combined with such force of argument and eloquence of appeal, that its perusal cannot fail to enlist the sympathies of the heart, and command the suffrages of the understanding on behalf of India, as an important field for Christian missions. The past history, and present moral and spiritual condition of that great Continent, are so vividly sketched; and the exclusive adapted-gies, and an Anthem. The Tunes include ness of the gospel to raise it from its deep debasement, is so justly and eloquently pleaded for, that we repeat the wish which we have John Snow. WE are glad, beyond what we can express, to see Mr. Waite's church music in so beautiful a garb, and so much enlarged and improved. Part I. of Hallelujah contains 110 Tunes, 15 Chants, and 2 Sanctuses. Parts I. and II., together, contain 196 Tunes, 63 Chants, 4 Sanctuses, 2 Doxolo 27 S. M.; 57 C. M.; 43 L. M.; and 69 P. M. The New Part I. contains 16 S. M.; 40 C. M.; 30 L. M.; and 24 P. M. Several fresh varieties of P. M. are supplied, including the old 50th and new 50th. Moreover, some fine old tunes, not in the original Hallelujah, have been introduced. A glance at these new tunes will show their superior quality; and, in twelve evenings, the largest class that could be contained in any place of worship in London would sing through the book. The introduction contains a very interesting account of Mr. Waite's indefatigable and successful labours for the improvement of our national Psalmody, and embodies many facts which will be very interesting to those who, like ourselves, look on with delight upon Mr. Waite's Reformation. Much has been done, but very much yet remains to be accomplished. The original Hallelujah has done good service; and, in its improved form, is destined to do greater service still. May the life of our friend be long spared to carry forward that important work which Divine Providence has obviously assigned to him! The churches owe him a debt of gratitude. 3. The Authority of God; or, The True Barrier against Romish and Infidel Aggression. Four Discourses. By the Rev. J. H. Merle d'Aubigné, D.D., President of the Theological Institute, Geneva. With an Introduction, written for this edition. Author's complete edition. Crown 8vo., pp. 300. Partridge and Oakey. 4. Flowers from the Holy Land; being an Account of the Chief Plants named in Scripture; with Historical, Geographical, and Poetical Illustratious. By Robert Tyas, B.A., Queen's College, Cambridge; and Fellow of the Royal Botanic Society. With Twelve Coloured Groups of Flowers, designed and coloured by James Andrews. Small 8vo., pp. 200. Houlston and Stone 5. man. A Grammar of General Geography, for the Use of Schools and Young Persons, with Maps and Engravings. By the Rev. J. Goldsmith; revised and corrected, and greatly enlarged. By Edward Hughes, F.R.G.S., &c., Head Master of the Royal Naval Senior School, Greenwich Hospital. Longman and Co. 6. Cyclopædia of Moral and Religious Anecdote; with an Introductory Essay. By the Rev. George Cheever, D.D. Crown 8vo., pp. 392. J. J. Griffin, and Co., Baker street. 7. The Mary-Worship of Rome. By the Rev. Andrew Gray, Perth. Small 8vo., pp. 44. Nisbet. THE LATE REV. DR. PYE SMITH. Obituary. IT may be mentioned that Dr. Pye Smith was born on the 25th of May, 1774 (not 1775, as stated in our last). When Dr. Smith was at Rotherham College, he frequently went to preach in the neighbouring towns and villages; and the venerable James Montgomery, of Sheffield, was sometimes his companion, as the poet mentioned with great interest at the meeting of the Congregational Union in Sheffield, in 1849. The circumstances of the commencement of Dr. Smith's ministerial labours at Homerton were as follows. Soon after he entered upon his tutorship in the Old Homerton Academy, he established regular divine service in the hall of that institution, for the nonconforming residents of the village, a populous division of the parish of Hackney, and inconveniently far from the only dissenting place of worship (St. Thomas's-square chapel) then in that parish. From the attendants upon Mr. Smith's ministry in the Academy hall, a church was formed, to the pastorate of which Mr. Smith was ordained at the meetinghouse in Broad-street, London, on the 11th of April, 1804. The service was rendered peculiarly interesting by the repetition of the solemn covenant which this infant society had adopted; during the reading of which, the members signified their ratification of it by standing up. Early in 1811, the Old Gravel-Pit Meeting-house, Hackney, in which Dr. Price, Dr. Priestley, and their successors, Arians and Unitarians, had preached for many years, was vacated by the removal of the congregation to a new chapel in the neighbourhood. It was taken for the church and congregation under Dr. Pye Smith's pastorship, and ren- BRIEF MEMOIR OF THE LATE THOMAS HITCH The widowed mother, who still survives the twofold stroke-the loss of an affectionate husband, and a most amiable son-will, no doubt, derive her best consolation from knowing that the latter had become, through grace, all that a mother's heart could desire; and though sorrow may well be supposed to dim her cheek at "the recall" of images so dear to her feelings, she can yet take hold of the blessed hope of a re-union with them in heaven. But to proceed with our sketch. It appears that Mr. Thomas Clark evinced from his boyhood a taste for the medical profession, which, as he grew up, developed itself the more; and having concluded the usual studies at school, he was placed under the care of Mr. Gibson, a respectable surgeon in Derby, from whom he acquired a professional initiative. He subsequently studied, through several sessions, in Edinburgh, with increasing credit; and, finally, with equal credit, passed the COCK CLARK, ESQ., OF CLIFFE HOUSE, Surgeons' Hall in London. As yet, however, DRONFIELD, DERBYSHIRE. "Seu dives auro es, sive opibus potens, Buchanan's Translation. THE above sentiment is selected, as affording, at a glance, the general mental complexion of the late Mr. Clark. It was his fashion to see God in every thing; and both to trace his beneficence and the working out of his designs, in the intellectual and other differences that everywhere exist. It was not upon himself that his reflections terminated. It is true, he thought both for and of himself; but, though surrounded by all that usually fascinates and carries captive the world's eye-though heir to a large earthly inheritance with a mind graced with polish, and stored both with useful and classic literature, he preferred to subordinate the world's openings to higher pursuits, and to link to the cross of the Nazarene his best affections. To be able to record so much is pleasurable to our feelings; while the removal of one so young, and withal so promising, just throws us back on the wisdom of Him who, in withdrawing from our sight and fellowship any of the friends of His church, still retains the character of the church's Guardian. The subject of the present sketch was born on the 21st of January, 1819, at Dronfield, in Derbyshire, and from his earliest days was nurtured and schooled amid religious influences. His father was the late Rev. David Clark, who, from a principle of Christian charity and love to souls, continued to preach the gospel at Dronfield, until increasing infirmities, rather than age, constrained him to give up his beloved employment. Nor was there less of pious influence on the maternal side. there were no indications of decided piety. Always amiable, always a respecter of good in any shape, there yet wanted, in order to the completing of his moral loveliness, the charm which the religion of Jesus only can give to any character. Up to this time, indeed, he was an object of general esteem, and quite an ornament to the family circle. A sister, to whom he was much attached, thus speaks of this period of his life:-" Prior to the time when my dear brother became decidedly pious, his solicitude for the happiness and well-being of those connected with him, gained for him the love and esteem of all around." It was not, however, until the commencement of the year 1844 that his mind appeared to be really impressed with the importance of spiritual things. It was now, that, to use his own words," he began to love what he once did not thoroughly relish." Hence a change, obvious to all his friends, in his pursuits, and even in his mannerism, as if " the pearl of great price" was a thing not only to be looked at, but grasped. And without staying to give a minute analysis of his feelings, suffice it to say that he did grasp it. In 1845, he joined the church at Dronfield, then under the pastoral care of the Rev. J. P. Davison. His views of membership, and his reasons for preferring our Congregational constitution and discipline, which he presented to the pastor and church in writing, betrayed the independent thinker, as well as the Christian convert. There was, in every part of this interesting document a beautiful transparency-the convictions of the mind clearly and tersely expressed. His was no hasty profession-no fire that sought a vent only to scorch, but "the outward and visible sign" of a deep, in wrought love-a love that branched in two directions, both Christ-ward and man-warda love that in its dialect spoke, and in its actings evinced, the dignity of its origin. From this period, the most common objects were invested with new relations. It was the light of eternity reflected on the shadows of time. It was man walking with God. It was a young man rejecting the fascinations of the world for the holier pleasures of piety. It was a rich young man forbidding his riches to become a snare, that he might "glory" in the cross of Christ. The writer of this is in possession of his later memoranda, which Mr. Clark himself has entitled "Scraps and Patches of Thought, Incident, Travel, and Observation." The motto prefixed to these memoranda is given in the beautiful words of Moore:"Thus shall Memory often, in dreams sublime, Catch a glimpse of the days that are over; Thus sighing, look through the waves of time, For the long-faded glories they cover." Our departed friend had an eye for the beauties of nature. He could fasten with rapture on the charms seen in the landscape -could muse to profit" by the side of the streamlet; nor did he less delight to mark the majestic in his wanderings by the sea. Under the date of August 31st, 1846, when on a visit at Redcar, we have the following graphic description:-" This morning broke beautifully-not a cloud was to be seen in the heavens; and on reaching the shore, we found the ocean partook of the pervading spirit of repose. The drowsy wave came rippling softly upon the beach, and the glassy smoothness of the vast expanse of water irresistibly impelled us upon its surface. We had a delightful sail, and were out about two hours. One circumstance connected with the day's adventures I cannot help recording, as it brought up a train of serious reflection. While our little boat put off from shore, all the appearances I have described were present, and we fully calculated upon enjoying the pleasures of a long, calm summer's day. Nor were we disappointed to the extent of our sail. But others, calculating as we had done upon the continuance of the calm, had been tempted to greater distances, and were surprised in the midst of their enjoyment by the sudden appearance of dark, portentous clouds, succeeded by heavy rain, a rising sea, and beating wind, which continued to increase through the whole of the day. In the evening we learnt that some of the parties had returned exhausted from the buffetings of a tempestuous sea, and that others had been put on shore at some distance, to return by land on the following day. "Had we consulted any one acquainted with the sudden changes peculiar to coast districts, we might have learnt that this very calm was the prelude to a coming tempest. But no: our suspicions being lulled to sleep by the specious appearances around, we never dreamt of danger, until the storm broke. And is not such the unhappy state of many a deluded soul? Alas! are there not many who, satisfied with an outward change, or, at most, with some faint emotions of sorrow on account of sin, cherish the fatal delusion, that their peace is made with God, and their souls safe for eternity? and, resting in this belief, they go on and on, until they are overtaken by the storm of death, and the discovery comes too late!" This true picture of men and things is closed with the words "For more the treach'rous calm I dread Than tempests bursting o'er my head!" From this "treacherous calm," the subject of this memoir was happily delivered. There was no sudden or vivid transition. His previous habits did not require that there should have been; but a transition there was, notwithstanding, his former complexion being now radiated with light "from the Lord." There was now a "spiritual-mindedness" by the side of natural gentleness; and if science and abstruser studies were not given up, nor, in any sense, abandoned, they were always subordinate, to higher objects. Everything was looked at, and enjoyed, through God. This was the principle that regulated his occasional medical doings, as the following interesting extract will show: "I have, by education, a knowledge of the healing art; and although not actively engaged in the duties of my profession, I am not unfrequently employed among the sick poor of my own immediate locality. In this way, I believe, I have been instrumental in alleviating much human misery-in relieving the body of many a painful malady, and in rendering less agonising the progress of irremediable disease-in dissipating the anxiety of the desponding heart under long and accumu lated affliction, and of infusing into the drooping spirit the hope and consciousness of returning life. But, oh! when I compare the duration of time with eternity! when I think of the value of the soul,-one soul!-when I contrast the sufferings incident to brief mortality, agonising and aggravated as they sometimes are, with the eternal gnawing of "the worm that dieth not, and the fire that is not quenched,"-methinks my efforts of benevo lence, and acts of mercy, performed in the exercise of my professional knowledge, of no account, when compared with efforts put forth, and blessed of God, in the rescue of one soul from the pains of eternal death! Oh! may my spirit be more imbued with the Spirit of my blessed Lord, who, during his sojourn on earth, while he pitied and healed the sick and |