determination to begin a life of Christian virtue, as both a duty and a means of happiness, may be called conversion in the lesser and more restricted sense of that term. The more free, full, and earnest this beginning is, the more surely and soundly do we lay the foundations of Christian character, and the more of peace and hope and joy, will the mind experience in this beginning of its reno guish them from holy, spiritual affections and exercises, and those works which it is the tendency of the Spirit's influence to encourage, He calls “the works of the flesh," "the carnal mind," &c. The works congenial to the mind of Christ are these: love-love to God, to the brotherhood, benevolence to man, and tending, by means of a reaction, toward the other extreme, which denies any agency of the Spirit in our renovation, or change of heart. This latter theory has not a few advocates, if I mistake not, among the theologians of the eastern states; and in several branches of the Presbyterian and Congregational denominations, has been spreading with alarming rapidity. These branches of those sects, are, however, denounced byvation. Conversion, in the larger sense of the main body, as heretical. Their influence, that term, may be regarded as synonymous as holding extreme views, is to confirm their with renovation, change of heart, the putting opponents in their somewhat extreme views on the new man, a change of mind. Converon the other side, as men not only go from sion is a change of the principles, and hence, one extreme to another, but are confirmed by of the feelings of the mind. But as the word one extreme in another. But this is not the ordinarily used by theologians of the Church only evil of the second theory, which denies is " renovation," I will use that expression. or doubts the influence of the Holy Spirit. This renovation consists in mortifying the Unwilling to allow this heavenly aid, it natu-evil passions of our nature, which, to distinrally, in its pride, is inclined to doubt or deny another important benefit, the pardoning efficacy of Christ's atonement, considered as a vicarious sacrifice, and thus sanctions the spirit of a proud, worldly, short-sighted philosophy, and a skeptical spirit, and opens the doors of infidelity, and lets in a flood of the most dangerous, not to say fatal heresies. that charity which hopeth all things; beThere is still another evil which results. {lieveth all things; a rejoicing in the promises The recoil from a doctrine and a spirit so of God, and in His mercy; a triumphing in cold, skeptical, and heretical, has thrown, or His majesty and all His glorious attributes; tended to urge, some far over upon the oppo-moderation; temperance in all things; peacesite side, into the ranks of the Romish Church, fulness, long-suffering, gentleness; the culti or into opinions and doctrines not much re- vation of faith by diligent study of the scripmoved from some of its errors; and more- tures, and writings of holy men; practical beover, so far as the Protestant theological sys-nevolence, an ardent desire to make progress tem, from which they seceded, is concerned, in every heavenly virtue; "a hungering and any favorable and winning influence upon thirsting after righteousness;" justification those who receive the erroneous views of the through the atonement; a trust therein; a Papal church, is wofully weakened and de-desire for the acquisition of knowledge, that stroyed. There are other evils of a deplora- it may be consecrated to high and holy purble character which result from the second poses, and that it may add to the light of the theory more or less directly, at least from that Divine glory in the world; a respect and retheory, in connection with other errors with verence for the ordinances of Christ; the halwhich it has been found associated, into a con-lowing of the Christian Sabbath; an earnest sideration of which, at present, I have not determination to be present whenever possitime to enter. I would therefore earnestly ble at the solemn services of the sanctuary, commend the third-mentioned view, which and to participate in its spiritual sacrifices of holds the golden medium between the two thanksgiving and praise: these may be considothers; and which, we have seen, accords ered as the fruits and elements of religious prinadmirably with the general tenor of scrip-ciple. Prayer must not be forgotten. "Come ture. It admits the influence of the Holy boldly," entreats the sacred writer, Spirit in enforcing the convincing power of boldly to the throne of grace, for grace to the doctrine of Christ-it admits the per-help in time of need:" particularly is it a suasives of the Spirit in moving the mind time of need, when temptation from without, to comply with the invitations and inculca- or corruption within, assaults and would deof Divine truth; it acknowledges file the soul. It is the aid of that grace, that the Holy Spirit will descend into co-operation with your own persevering ef the mind of the humble believer who is forts, which, in course of time, will change thirsting for truth, and who has entered by or renew the mind; will build up in us the the gate of baptism into the fold of the Great spiritual edifice. As health lost cannot be Shepherd. The first reception of the truth, regained in a day, no, nor in a year, perfectly, and the first desire for pardon, and the first nor indeed in many years, if ever, perfectly; tions 66 come in 66 as the ignorant mind cannot be elevated and nent triumphs, might have been gained to the liberally enlightened and cultivated, till after truth. I would entreat, then, those who love years of study and practice; as in every art, the cause of God, to consider the arguments skill is the result of much study and long- adduced in this paper. Reader! I trust continued practice; so in exalting, purifying, the thoughts above given may not have renewing the soul, the long-continued use of been perused by you without interest. It is proper means is necessary. The invalid may fit in closing a consideration of this high and make desperate exertions, and earnest friends important theme, to urge upon your attention may heap the board with most nourishing your duty to begin, or to carry on, (if already viands; he may very freely indulge, and give begun,) the great and glorious work of renoway to every genial excitement; but he finds vation in your mind. Let not your powers his too ardent indulgence produces a glow rust in inactivity. Seek the aids of the Holy which he may fancy to be the glow of health, Dove in the Ark which is fragrant with His till a fearful relapse convinces him of his olive-branch of peace. Enter it by the wamistake, and teaches him that progress in tery gate of baptism. By patient continubuilding up the prostrated constitution re- ance in well-doing," and in the labor to rear quires time and moderation. The over-zea- up the spiritual edifice of faith, and of all lous student, when he finds his mind sinking holy affections, seek to discharge the great in nervous weakness, is likewise forced to obligations of duty,-to illustrate the motives confess that intellectual progress demands of gratitude, of honor; and to lay the foundatime and moderation. Religious excitements, tions of the hope of heaven. Soon you can extravagant and unenlightened, particularly enjoy the Christian's hope. At your call that those in which the fears of the hearer are too angel will come to your side, and make the much appealed to, may create a feverish flush atmosphere of your every-day life balmy with of religious anxiety; and sometimes the mind, her breath. The assistance, the comforts, of at length wasted and worn with excitement, the Holy Ghost soon may be yours. Let not may even fancy the languor which succeeds the Son of God for you have died in vain ; in to be the new birth of the Spirit. Then hap-vain the vistas of immortality been opened; py hopes flourish; but how often the ardor the warnings as to the dark world of sorrow passes away, like a fire on the prairies, leav-hereafter have in vain been uttered. Where ing all as cold, sometimes colder and darker is loyalty; where is gratitude; where magthan before. nanimity; where the evidence of the brightNow, if true notions of renovation, of pro-ness of reason? Zion needs your influence; mises of grace in baptism, which introduces the holy and the lovely desire your justificaus to the fold of Christ, to unity under his tion, your purity, your happiness. Let the glorious name, (see Gal. iii., 27-29; Rom. solemn motives of religion wake every nerve vi.. 3; Rom. xi., 17; Eph. ii., 12-22,) had in your frame to burning eagerness that will been set forth on the occasions to which re- scorn all difficulty; that will lift you to the ference has just been made, and the marks of height of that high and noble resolution which renovation, (begun through the convincing crowns the possessor with the faith, the trust, influences of the Spirit accompanying the the promises, and the budding hopes of Chrisword preached,) to wit, a desire for pardon tianity. How startling, and yet how true the and willingness to forsake sin, and begin the assertion, that as you will consider and obey life to which hope belongs, if these had been these invitations, or slight them, at this the encouragingly alluded to, and the subject of hour when you peruse them, so may, possibly, religious impressions urged forwards to the your whole future be fair and blessed of path of the primitive Christians, to holy bap-heaven, and honored among the holy; or tist, profession of faith, holy determinations, shaded by the frown of God, stained with inand to a use of the assistance of the grace iquity, and mourned over by those whose souls which comforts, if this had been done, a happier result, and a larger number of perma are wedded unto Christ! I would not be so presumptuous as to say positively that I am able to bear so great a trial; but according to my sincere thoughts of myself, I could, through God's assistance, lay down my life, upon the condition that all those who dissent from the Church of England were united in her communion.-Bishop Bull. A BRIGHT DAY. A MAY SONG. the flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is "Lo, the winter is past, come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land." Song of Solomon, ii., 11, 12. And rock-cliff gray," In their glee, The little, tott'ring child, By spring's warm breath beguiled, While fearless, with enjoyment Or launched upon the stream, Ringeth out, With their gladness through the day. O man, bowed down with toil, Who reigns o'er all, above, Shall appear O Christian! favored far As strengthening thy faith, That clothes the earth anew, Though stern as winter's storms, Him to Whom all praise shall flow. 1 John, 4th ch., 8th v. Genesis, 8th ch. 22nd v. Romans, 8th ch., 28th v. THE REV. EDMUND DRINAN BARRY, D. D. URELY no place is better fit-, ted for a memorial of the righteous than THE EVERGREEN. None, therefore, fitter for affection's tribute to the memory of him whose name is inscribed above. Such tribute affection loves to pay. But not affection only, truth and justice also, honor to the grace of God, glory to the Redeemer, the Church's claims for her efficient instrumentality and agency in the gospel's cause, require that such a character as Dr. Barry's-a character so estimable and lovely before men, so useful in the world, so true to the influences of divine grace, so faithful to Christ and His Church-should not pass unnoticed, and uncommended to those who have lived around him, and those who shall come after him. The lengthened journey of his life was a walk with God. His precepts and example were a constant blessing to man. As a spiritual pastor, and a teacher of youth, he was earnest, conscientious, and faithful. In the latter capacity few persons, probably, have exerted an influence more widely diffused, and operating in a more commanding sphere. For about half a century he was, without interruption, an instructor of youth. Several of our Bishops, a large number of our Clergy, many eminent laymen of the Church, distinguished citizens of different denominations, diffused now throughout our whole country, have been his pupils. To his excellent qualifications, in literature and science, for the work thus extensively and efficiently discharged, he added the higher and holier, of a thorough knowledge, a just appreciation, and a genuine example, of that evangelical piety and morality, which give to talents and learning their highest value and usefulness, and oft save them from being curses instead of blessings to the community. The principles and practice of that piety and morality he failed not faithfully to explain, and earnestly to urge, in his devotion to the education of the young. Rarely has a man, a Christian, and a citizen, left behind him memories longer cherished, more extensively diffused, and more thoroughly combined with love, respect, veneration, and gratitude. EDMUND DRINAN BARRY, son of William and Mary Barry, was born near Kinsale, Ireland, November 11, 1777. Being fitted for entrance into Trinity College, Dublin, at the Academy at Youghal, he finished his education at that distinguished university. He had attained to near the close of his collegiate course, and was well qualified for his first degree, when untoward circumstances, connected with the political turmoils of the country at the close of the last century, brought disturbance into the university, and a hindrance was thrown in the way of his graduating. He came to this country in the summer of 1799; and commenced his career as a teacher on Staten Island, in, I believe, a district school. His qualifications were first to be tested in an examination by certain worthy citizens thereto appointed. They very soon, however, found that it was best for them to close the examination, and report him amply qualified. He often made grateful mention of the uniform kindness extended to him while on Staten Island, by the Rector of St. Andrew's, afterwards the wellknown Bishop Moore, of Virginia. His abilities and reputation brought him, in due time, to the notice of the trustees of the Academy at Elizabethtown, New-Jersey, of which he became, in Oct., 1800, the principal. About this time commenced the warm and cordial friendship-the friendship of kindred and confiding souls-which continued till death terminated it for this world, between himself and Bishop Hobart : and this, doubtless, had, under Divine Providence, much to do with his long and successful career of instruction in this city. In 1803, the old French Protestant Church, in Pine-street, between Nassau and William,* built in 1704, and which had been occupied by a congregation organized on the principles, and maintaining the worship, of the Genevan reformation, was added to the number of churches of our communion in this cityconstituting the sixth-by the conformity of its pastor and members to the worship of the Church, the ordination of the former, the organization of the parish as an Episcopal Church, and the consecration of the edifice by the Bishop of the Diocese, as The French Church Du St. Esprit. About the same time, under the auspices of the then recently formed, and now incorporated, Society for Promoting Religion and Since demolished, and succeeded, in 1834, by the present Church, at the corner of Franklin and Church streets. Learning, an Episcopal Academy was found-1841, 1844, and 1847. He was also chosen ed. Mr. Barry, who had been for some time a candidate for orders, was appointed princi pal. to that of 1850. The great distance, however, of its place of meeting, Cincinnati, from his home, was probably the reason of his non-attendance. He was also, for many years, a Trustee, from New-Jersey, of the General Theological Seminary. Notwithstanding his removal to New-Jer A few days after the consecration of the French Church, viz: on Trinity Sunday, June 5, 1803, he was admitted to Deacons' Orders by the Right Rev. Benjamin Moore, D. D., the Bishop of the Diocese; and imme-sey, he retained his academy in New-Yorkdiately became the Assistant Minister of that unimpeded by weather, however cold or howChurch; the Rev. Pierre Antoine Albert ever stormy, in crossing from one city to the being the Rector. Divine Service was cele-other. A few years ago he substituted for brated in the French language, in the morn- his academy in New-York, one in Jersey ing, by the Rector, and in English, in the af-City. It was not long after this, however, ternoon, by the Assistant. Mr. Barry was ordained Priest by the same Bishop, in the French Church, on the Feast of St. Barnabas the Apostle, Monday, June 11, 1804. Mr. Albert died in 1806. Mr. Barry continued to officiate in the English language for some time; when-the Vestry failing in their efforts to obtain a French Rector-the Church was closed. Soon after, April 1, 1808, Mr. Barry, residing in New-York, and discharging his duties as principal of the Episcopal Academy, engaged, for one year, to officiate in Grace Church, Jamaica, Long Island. After the expiration of the term of his engagement at Jamaica, he took charge of the then recently formed parish of St. Matthew's Church, Jersey City, New-Jersey; still residing in New-York in the faithful and successful performance of his academic duties. After having been settled in New-York a few years, he sent for his father, who became a member of his family. But a short time elapsed, however, before this faithful and affectionate son had the melancholy satisfaetion of ministering to the comfort of the last hours of his venerable parent. that, yielding to the monitions of advancing years, he consented to separate himself from the labors of the school, to which he had devoted nearly, if not quite, a half-century of his truly valuable and efficient life. The pastoral relation, however, in which he had spent so many years, was never changed: nor was it terminated until death intervened. During its last few years, however, its labors were shared by assistant ministers. As long as St. Matthew's Church, Jersey City, stands, it will be Dr. Barry's monument; for it is a substantial proof and record of his unwearied exertions, and eminent services, to which, more than all other human that church. Admiration of his character, instrumentalities, the parish is indebted for love of his person, and gratitude for the benefits he had bestowed, made ready the hearts of a large number of former pupils, by their contributions, to strengthen the hands, and cheer the heart, of good Dr. Barry, in his earnest efforts to provide for the removal of his public ministrations from the upper room of an academy, where they had so long been discharged, to a suitable consecrated edifice. The enterprise was commenced, prosecuted, He continued to reside in New-York, emi-and consummated, during the second period nently true to his responsibilities as pastor and teacher, until the fall of 1816, when he removed to Baltimore, and there opened an Academy, over which he presided, as he might be expected to preside, until, in 1824, he returned to New-York, and resumed his duties as teacher in that city, and pastor in Jersey City. During his residence in Baltimore the degree of D. D. was conferred on him by the University of Maryland: that of A. M. having been conferred by Columbia College, New-York, soon after his first settlement in that city. A few years after his return to New-York, he changed his residence to Jersey City, and became canonically attached to the Diocese of New-Jersey; of which he was a Clerical Deputy in the General Conventions of 1838, of his rectorship. When he first took charge of the parish, it was in feeble infancy. When he returned to it, it was but in a little, if any, more prosperous condition. On Thursday, November 26, 1835, the church was consecrated. In a few years the increased size of the parish afforded material for the formation of a second. Shortly before the good old man, who labored so many years alone for the Church in Jersey City, entered into his rest, the holy house which had concentrated so much of his love, his labors, and his prayers, he saw enlarged and improved. This parish and its church tell what can be done by a good and faithful servant of Christ, diligently seeking His grace, and cordially improving it to the stirring up, and right direction, of ener gies, born of principle, nurtured by faith and love, and exerted with pious earnestness, |