The preface, comprising an accurate history of these pleasing productions, (chiefly taken from the preface to the Casauboniana, by Wolfius) should have been prefixed to the first of the series, as the observations it contains are by no means peculiar to the present volumes, but may be rather considered as forming a general introduction to the whole.

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WE are highly pleased with this laudable effort to perpetuate the poetical effusions of contemporary genius, and have not a doubt but that the real merit of the pieces it preserves, joined to the neatness of its type, and the elegance of its embellishments, will secure this pleasing publication that patronage and applause to which we con sider it so justly entitled.

Invasion, a descriptive and satirical Poem, by J. Amphlett. Longman and Rees. 8vo. pp. 79.

An animated and interesting effusion of patriotism and poetry. The Royal Soldier, a Sermon, preached at the Parish Church of St. Lawrence and St. Mary Magdalen, Milk Street, before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, Recorder, and Sheriffs of the City of London, by Wm. Best, D. D. &c. Robinsons.

THE original sermon from which this is published was produced in January 1745-6, and has been reprinted by Mr. Pocock, the editor, as applicable to the present times, and calculated to promote that spirit of zeal and loyalty which hitherto has, and, we trust, will still preserve our liberties and laws, in spite of the proud threats of the despot who would subvert them.

Two Sermons delivered at the Church of Renfrew, on Thursday, October 20th, 1803, being the Day appointed for a general Fast; to which is (are) added a particular Address to the People, adapted to the present eventful Period, by the Rev. Thomas Barns. Vernor and Hood.

Prous and patriotic.

The Argonautics of Apollonius Rhodius, translated into English Verse. With Notes, critical, historical, and explanatory, and Dissertations. By William Preston, Esq. M. R. I. A. in 3 Vols, 12mo. 10s. 6d. Dublin, printed for the Author. 1803,

THIS beautiful poet, to whom Virgil, Camoens, and many other authors, have been silently indebted, is already known to the Eng

lish reader, in a version by Fawkes; over whom we do not hesitate to say that the present translator has repeatedly a decided superiority. The non contemnendum opus of Quintilian, and the alwros of Longinus, which Fawkes justly observes implies that Apollonius is no where elevated, as well as signifies that he no where sinks, will never change in us the high opinion which we always entertained of the merit of the pupil of Callimachus, whom we are well pleased to see thus judiciously and learnedly attended by the critical labours of Mr. Preston. The errors of the press are very numerous, but we hope soon to meet with them corrected in a new edition, which we shall be glad to find in a form more suited to the dignity of the subject.

Bible Stories. Memorable Acts of the ancient Patriarchs, Judges, and Kings; extracted from the original Historians. By William Scolfield. 2 Vols. 4s. Phillips. 180S.

Ir is a vulgar saying, that the devil can quote scripture to answer his purpose. And Mr. Scolfield can, it seems, form “Bible stories" to answer his. This work should be consigned to oblivion. Buonaparte in the West Indies; or the History of Toussaint Louverture, the African Hero. In 3 Parts. 8vo. 9d. Hatchard. THE apotheosis of Toussaint Louverture.

Poems. By Mrs. G. Sewell, Relict of the Rev. George Sewell, Rector of Byfleet, Surry. 3s. 6d. 12mo. Longman and Rees. 1803. WE take up "poems" by ladies-ay, and by gentlemen too! with, in general, a most despairing countenance, and hoping for nothing, are seldom disappointed. In the present instance, however, we have been most agreeably surprised by some very elegant, beautiful, and animated poetry. The merit of Mrs. Sewell will ensure her praise, but we trust that this will not be her only reward. Sermons, selected and abridged chiefly from Minor Authors, from Advent to Whitsunday inclusive; adapted generally to the Epistles, Gospels, or first Lessons, or to the several Seasons of the Year; for the Use of Families. Price 9s. 6d. large 8vo, 639 pages. Vernor and Hood. By the Rev. S. Clapham, M. A. Vicar of Christ Church, Hants; of Great Ouseborne, Yorkshire; and Editor of the Abridgment of the Lord Bishop of Lincoln's Elements of Christian Theology. Vol. I. The second Edition.

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admirably adapted to the purpose for which it is designed—the use of families. We have known many well-disposed people greatly at a loss what to read to their children and servants on the Sunday evenings. Mr. Clapham has undertaken to supply that loss; and we should do him great injustice, if we did not very explicitly declare, that he has fulfilled the task he has undertaken, with singular felicity. He has brought together, from various authors, a considerable number of choice and scarce discourses, all tending either to confirm the evidences, elucidate the doctrines, or enforce the precepts, of christianity. He has discovered great judgment in the abridging of them, in having omitted the several parts of each which would have been uninteresting to general readers. This selection, in whatever family it may be read, and we hope it will be read in every churchman's family throughout the kingdom, will, we doubt not, be regarded, not as a disagreeable restraint, but, as it really is, a pleasing instruction.

We very much wish to hear that these sermons are introduced into schools, and especially into ladies' boarding-schools; because we are persuaded that no religious book can be read to such, or to any other auditories, with better effect. Mr. C.'s Selection of Sermons will be perhaps the best present parents can make their children, whether sons or daughters, when they are leaving their friends, and going into other families.

Should the second volume, which is said to be in the press, be as judiciously executed as this, which we are now recommending to our readers, we shall congratulate the public on their having it in their power to purchase, at so easy an expence, a work, from which they will derive, in no common degree, both entertainment, instruction, and edification.

"I have, in this edition," Mr. Clapham says, " made frequent references, as I shall likewise do in the second volume, to the Abridgment of the Elements of Christian Theology, where I thought that the sermons would be illustrated, or enforced by the expositions of the thirty-nine Articles." This is an additional evidence of the editor's judgment.

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THE first number of a work, to consist of select translations from the Cabinet des Fées, connected by an interesting and well-written narrative; ornamented with beautiful Engravings in Wood, and printed in a superior style of neatness and elegance.

A Sermon preached in the Parish Church of St. Chad, Shrewsbury, on Friday, September 23, 1803, being the Day of the Anniversary Meeting of the Subscribers and Friends to the Salop Infirmary. (Published by Request.) By the Rev. Henry J. Todd, M. A. F. A. S. Chaplain to the Right Hon. the Earl of Bridgewater, and Rector of Allhallows, Lombard Street, London. 8vo. 1s. Rivingtons, &c. &c.

WHOEVER has looked with any attention into the memoirs of the Deans of Canterbury, or the last edition of Milton's poetical works, will have observed, and the observation must have excited his personal respect, that the literary attainments of the author and commentator, pre-eminent and praise-worthy as they appear, are ever exceeded in Mr. Todd by candour of sentiment, by urbanity of temper, and by benevolence of heart. With such inherent qualifications for fulfilling the most important duties of the pastoral office, it does not surprise us, that, amid his studious researches to illustrate the beauties and to trace the latent history of our elder bards, Mr. Todd should be called upon to advocate the cause of humanity, and to inculcate the charitable precepts of the gospel of peace. This he has done in the present discourse with unaffected simplicity, with persuasive eloquence, and with energetic zeal.

From the prophecies of Isaiah*, prophecies that " prefigured the life, the doctrine, and the death of Christ," he takes occasion to argue that "the prophetic, the miraculous, and the historical evidences of christianity will bid defiance to infidelity, however varying in its shape, however indefatigable in pursuing its end :" and he proceeds to consider the various acts of miracle and mercy performed by our blessed Redeemer," because they proclaim the divine mission as well as the compassionate temper of our Saviour; and consequently will enforce our imitation, by shewing that the practice, which we are required to imitate, was taught even by the Son of God."

After tracing, briefly and forcibly, the corruptions of the true faith, and the progress of imposture or infidelity, he thus adverts to that philosophism and mock-sensibility which every honest and humane mind must have beheld with indignation and concern.

"The labours of impiety to extend its bounds, in this our day, can have.escaped the notice but of few. The sophistical objections of the early unbelievers have been re-produced, with indefatigable zeal, in order to corrupt what is pure and holy, and to pervert what is clear and decisive. With an infamous duplicity, pretensions of respect have been made to the temper of Christianity in the pro

Chap, xxxv. ver. 4, 5, 6. The book of this inspired prophet deserves to be attentively read by those who only seek after the sublime in poesy. Dr. Louth compares Isaiah to Homes, and Jeremiah to Simonides. Rev.

posal of what is called an enlarged philosophy and an improved philanthropy! a philosophy, however, which treats the Almighty with contumely and derision; a philanthropy, which banishes, with cold-blooded indifference, the duties of natural affection, and of the love of our country: as if the Christian precept, ' rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep,' were insufficient to promote the happiness of man; a sensibility, falsely so called, (as it never feels a pang for real distress,) has been diligently inculcated, and is the theme of numerous modern publications! a sensibility which removes all moral restraint by declamations on ideal refinement, and palsies at once the body and the mind."

The following animated exhortation to genuine piety, genuine philanthropy, and genuine patriotism, must conclude our report of this excellent discourse, which merits more than a partial perusal from every friend to our civil and religious constitution.

"Wherever the Christian system has been firmly established and faithfully practised; meekness, long-suffering, mercy, and charity, are the graces which have borne it company. Here, in this free and happy country, it has been firmly established; here, amid the defections of false brethren, it has also been faithfully practised. Let us not desert it. For where it has been deserted, (and, alas! a considerable part of Christendom has witnessed such a desertion,) wrath and malice have triumphed, and human nature has been subjected to a cruelty that listens to no remonstrance, to a tyranny that knows no bounds. And hence, in respect to the civil state of society, that spirit of true liberty, which is produc tive of whatever is amiable and generous and excellent, has been unfeelingly broken. Those virtues also, which are the safety as well as the grace of nations, frugality, temperance, decency, and public spirit, have been driven from the haunts of men. Hence, in regard to the religious state of the world, the love and fear of God have been derided, with a view to silence those religious sanctions which govern the heart, and which secure the practice of private veracity, mutual confidence, and every social duty; especially the practice of charity, which in deed is the very bond of peace, and of all the virtues.' Lastly, in regard to the domestic state of society, this desertion of Christianity has infected all the innocent pleasures of life. It has ridiculed the mutual relations which subsist, or ought to subsist, between members of the same family and houshold; and rendered the observation of parental and filial duties of little effect. It has consigned to neglect the virtuous education of youth, and has prepared their minds for a complete subjugation to conceit and vanity. It has also torn from modesty and honourable love the graces which belong to them; either by the recommendation of a sickly sensibility which promotes the cause only of sensuality; or by bringing contempt upon the married state in encouraging facility of separation, and in countenancing the unprincipled adulterer and perfidious seducer.

"Let me then again implore you, brethren, never to desert Christianity.— You cannot desert it, if you examine its foundation without prejudice. You will thus preserve your sons and daughters from disgracing the generosity, the valour, the modesty, and piety of the British name. You will look back to your forefathers, by whose bounty the numerous charitable foundations which spread their blessings through the land, were erected; and, like them, you will be followers of Christ. You will also look back to your forefathers, who trusted in