name and profession:- I am a Protestant Dissenting Minister.'"Sir," said Mr. Romaine, "I neither wish to know your name, nor profession." - The former bowed, and left him; but some little time after, Mr. Romaine returned the visit: "Well, Mr. Towle," said he, I am not come to renounce my principles; I have not changed my sentiments; I will not give up my preference to the Church of England, &c. but I am come as a Christian, to make some apology. I think my behaviour to you, Sir, the other day, was not such as it should have been.". They shook hands, and parted friends; both agreeing to maintain their respective sentiments, with a mutual esteem for each other's person. Cadogan's Life of Romaine, p. 91, &c. INNOCENT III. filling the Pontifical Chair of Rome in the time of King John, and being desirous of placing Cardinal Stephen Langton as Archbishop of Canterbury, in order to prevail with John, sent him a most affectionate letter, with a present of four gold rings, set with precious stones. He begged John to consider seriously the form of the rings, their number, their matter, and their colour. Their form being round, shadowed out Eternity; for which it was his duty to prepare. Their number four, denoted the Four Cardinal Virtues; which it was his duty to practise. Their matter being gold, the most precious of metals, denoted Wisdom, the most precious of accomplishments; which it was his duty to acquire: and as to their colour, the green colour of the emerald, represented Faith; the yellow of the sapphire, Hope; the redness of the ruby, Charity; and the splendor of the topaz, Good Works. John received the rings, thought all the Pope's illustrations very beautiful, but was resolved not to admit Stephen Langton as Archbishop of Canterbury. See Goldsmith's England. GOOD MR. WASE (for some years a laborious and successful preacher in Wiltshire) used to say, he considered three things when he preached: "1. I have immortal souls to deal with ;-2. There is a free and full salvation provided for such; 3. All the blessings of the gospel are treasured up in the Lord Jesus."-It is desirable that every minister would consider well the same things. OBITUARY The following is short account of the Lord's dealings with Wm. WILLIAM MAUD. THE first time I went to see him, was Nov. 5, 1801, when he had been several weeks confined to his bed. He had been in a poor state of health all the preceding summer. I said to him, As you are so very ill, do you think you will ever recover?' He replied, he did not. I then began to converse with him on religious subjects; which he very readily attended to. I said, Did you ever see yourself a poor lost sinner?'-"Yes," said he; "I was led to see myself so the last Sabbath night you preached at our house, while you was at prayer." After some further conversation, I asked him, if he had begun to pray? "Yes," said he, "and when I am not engaged in prayer, I think and meditate as much as I can on divine things, and feel great satisfaction in it." At his desire, I then went to prayer with him; and he seemed very much refreshed, hoping I would soon come again; adding, "I don't think I shall be saved for your praying with me; but I beg you will come often."-The next time I went, I found him very comfortable. After asking him how he was as to body, I said, have you any reason to believe that your sins are pardoned?' He replied, very composedly, "My mother was reading the fourteenth chapter of John to me this afternoon, and as I was meditating on it, and thinking of my hel: less state, these words, "Thy sins, which are many, are forgiven!" much impressed my mind, and gave me unspeakable consolation." Asking him if Christ was precious to his soul; and if he saw him allsufficient and willing to save him, He said, The third chapter of Daniel was read to me a few days ago; and I had a comfortable view of both his ability and willingness to save me." Being asked if he ever thought he should recover? he calmly replied, "I be. leve I never shall. Indeed, I have no desire; if the Lord is pleas ed to make me ready, it is my desire to leave the world! for there is nothing in it desirable for any one; but especially for me!” Prayer was the very element in which his new-born soul lived. As he was first called and awakened by hearing prayer, so he was the most happy, either in hearing prayer, or in engaging in it himself. He was frequently heard to pray for the whole family, according to their state and situation. He enjoyed much of the divine presence in general, and seldom doubted of his interest in Christ. His affiction was very great, his prin being very acute; yet he was rarely heard to complain. His soul was frequently carried out in fervent prayer, to be released from the many infirmities he felt, and be with Jesus, which is far better; notwithstanding, he earnestly prayed for patience and resignation to the will of God. Being asked, if he thought the Lord did not deal hardly with him? He replied, very sharply, "No; I have no need, when I consider what a great Sinner sinner I have been." He often desired the word of God to be read to him, and found some parts of it very precions to his soul; particularly Romans 8th and 14th chapters, and the 14th of John. These chapters he desired to be read to him often A little before his death, he wished me to preach a sermon from Rom vi 26." Likewise, the Spirit helpeth our infirmities." Ia ked him, if he found these words suited to his case? He replied, "The Spirit helps me in all my infirmities."-I was with him a little before his departure, and he said, "I hope you will not fail to preach from the words I have mentioned, when I am gone. I hope you will attend my funeral, and bury me in your chapel-yard." After I had promised to do so, he said, "Now I have no more to request of you." He lay for several weeks at last in a very weak state, and said but very little I was with Im a few day before his dissolution; and when he heard ine, he said, It is hard work now; but I shall not belong!" I asked him, if he was comfortable ? lie suid, "Yes; Christ is very piccions; and I hope I shall soon be with him now!" The last day or two he was very desirous to be released, that he might be with his dear Saviour. Being raised up in bed to receive a little wine and water, after receiving it, he breathed his last, with these words, "It is done! It is finished !** J. W. MARTHA VORLEY. MARTHA VORLEY, aged twelve years and six months, was the only child of her parents; who would have been inconsolable, but for the riches of divine grace that shone forth in her as the lamp of life was expiring. She died at Wellingborough, March 10, 1802, Her illness lasted but about the space of ten days. Her death was not apprehended by her friends until near the last, especially by her parents, who greatly mourn the loss of so promising a child. She was a girl or a sedate turn of mind, fond of reading, in which she made early proficiency; and was encouraged in her inclination of reading such books as tended most to the improvement of the mind. Eer moral deportment amongst her young acquaintances, and dutiful regard to her parents, gained her respect from those around her. Si attended generally under the preaching of the gospel, but nothing of a special spiritual effect seemed to be prodaced. She was asked, Whether she found any impression from the word preached ? She replied, "No." A little before her last illness, she was conversed with about the importance of death, and the necessity of a change of heart, as a metness for it. This drew tears from her eyes; but she made no reply. There was nothing farther spoken on these subjects until her illness; and then a friend being impressed with the importance of the soul's salvation, spoke a few things to her, which drew from her answers that af ford a pleasing evidence the Lord was with her. Being asked if she was afraid to die? she answered, “No, if I am going to Jesus; but, if not, I am afraid!" A friend then said, You know you are a sinner. She replied, with looks and emphasis past all description, Yes, and a great one too!" It was then rejoined, Christ came to die for such. She replied, "I long to see him on the tree pierced for me." Being asked whether she saw she was lost? she said, "I am!" Her friend then told her, Jesus came to seek and save such. She with anxious desire, looking upon those around, said, "Say more, say more!" Suitable passages were then cited to her; which, with eagerness, she seemed to drink in, and said, "Say more!" It was said to her, You are very ill indeed.' She answered, "This is nothing to Hell!" A friend said, Do you think you deserve Hell? She earnestly rejoined, "A thousand Hells!" She was asked if she could pray; she said, "No." It was then said, ' Prayer does not consist in words, but in desires. She then lifted up her dying hands for some time, in a devotional attitude, then paused a while. After this, she said "Let my text be this," Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his." (Which subject the Rev. Mr. Bell, late of Wellingborough, spoke from at her funeral.) She repeated the whole of that verse in Mr. Watts's Hymns: "That awful day will surely come," &c. She was then asked, if she was willing to leave father and mother? "Yes, to go to Jesus!" When asked whether she could repent? she said, "I shall, if God enables me." And just before she departed (which were nearly her last words) "Come, Lord Jesus!" As nature was dissolving, her mind was engaged wholly upon spiritual things; her faculties continued to the last; and articulation ceased but a few minutes before she fell asleep without a sigh or groan. REVIEW OF RELIGIOUS PUBLICATIONS. 12m0. The Sick Man's Employ; or Views of Death and Eternity realized: occasioned by a violent Fit of the Stone. To which are added, Devotional Exercises for the Aflicted. By John Fawcett, A. M. THIS is a new edition of a very useful and excellent little book. The former part was, as the title expresses it, the result of the author's own painful experience: in the latter part, he has availed himself of the experience of others; and we can safely recommend the whole as a very suitable companion to the sick, those particularly who are not wholly unacquainted with the nature of true religion. Ten Sermons on the Power and Grace of Christ, and on the Evidences of his Glorious Gospel. Preached at Northampton. By Ph. Doddridge, D. D. 18mo. A VERY suitable present for young people in this age of infidelity; and we are happy to find that booksellers meet with so much encouragement to reprint works of this nature in so many and convcnient forms. A Looking Glass for the Professors of Religion; consisting of Seven Tracts on Practical Subjects. By the late Rev. J. Macgowan. A new Edi tion. 18mo. MR. MACGOWAN is well known as the witty author of the Shov. er's Sermon, on the expulsion of six young men from Oxford many years ago, for being "righteous over-mach." This work, however, is perfectly serious and practical; and, perhaps, “A LookingGlass" was never more necessary for "Professpis" than in the present age, when they are so apt to look at others, and forget them themselves. The present volume is miscellaneous, and contains the fallowing tracts: A Rod for the Sluggard, - The Backslider's Warning, A Caution to Drunkards, The Gourd of Creature Comforts Withered, — Joshua's pious Resolution, - The Danger of Discord, and Some Thoughts on Occasional Prayer. Navigation Spiritualized; or a new Compass for Seamen: consisting of Thirty Tovo Points of Pleasant Observations, Profitable Applications, and Serious Reflections: all concluded with so many Spiritual Poems. By John Flavel, A new Edition. 18m. WE sincerely wish that every British seaman were furnished with this useful manual, as a guide to his voyage to eternity; for, though Mr. Flavel's style may be a little antiquated, especially in his poetry, yet it is always pertinent, affectionate, and savoury; and even that quaintness, which seems to polished minds an imperfection, may not a little recommend it to our honest tars, who are better judges of good sense and wit than they are of a correct style. A Charge, &c. at the Ordination of Thomas Morgan to the Pastoral Office over the Baptist Church, Canon Street, Birmingham. By Messrs. Ryland, Fuller, and Sutcliff; with Mr. Morgan's declaration of Religious Sentiments. 8vo. Ir will doubtless give pleasure to many of our readers, who recollect the important loss sustained by this religious Society, in the early decease of Mr. Pearce, to learn that his bereaved people are now provided with a minister, whose character and acceptance promise favourably to their spiritual prosperity and comfort. The names of the persons whose discourses are here presented, would, perhaps, alone sufficiently recommend them; but it is incumbent on us to add, that each part of the publication has intrinsic claims on general attention. Piety and good sense pervade the whole. Mr. Sutcliff's introductory address exhibits a brief view of ordination from the Scriptures; which may be the more acceptable for its deviations from the beaten tract. Dr. Ryland's charge, founded on 2 Cor. vi. 4-10, states, in a profitable and impressive manner, the difficulties, the means, the various experience, and the uniform objects of pursuit of the first preachers of Christianity, for the adinonition, direction, and encouragement of the young minister. Mr. Fuller, from Heb. xiii. 17. considers the obedience and submission required of a people toward their pastor; and suggests the proper exercise of these duties, as they concern his public ministry, his social visits, his private reproofs, and his connexion with their church-meetings. He enforces such a conduct by three affecting arguments, obviously suggested by the text. We do not remember ever to have found within the same compass (fifty pages) a larger proportion of instructive and interesting matter on the subjects that are usually discussed upon similar occasions. The Evangelical Preacher, or a Select Collection of Doctrinal and Practical Sermons, chiefly by English Divines of the Eighteenth Century. In Two Volumes, x 2mo. THE Christian church owes much to the Editor of these volumes, the Rev. John Brown, of Whitburn. No discourse has been admitted to a lice in them, which has not, besides its value in other respects, |