They are pointed against the Inquisition, against ignorance, laziness and political and literary prejudices, and against various abuses inconsistent with the prosperity of a nation beginning to be governed by a free constitution. The author gives proof of much wit and sense. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The Christian Disciple, a periodical work, published every two months at Boston, maintains with great ability and zeal the cause of Unitarianism. The Number for September and October last is before us, and we see with surprise and delight the number of valuable theological books which are constantly issuing from the American press. In better hands than the American divines (we must include some distinguished laymen in that designation) no Unitarian can wish the cause dear to his heart to be placed. Some of their defences of Christian truth we hope soon to bring under review, but we have not room even for a list of all the works of this description that have been sent forth within the last twelvemonth. at New York has given rise to controversy in that city. One zealous Trinitarian writer has maintained" the alliance of Unitarianism and Mahometanism," and published in support of the ridiculous hypothesis the absurd story of the attempt of the " Socinians" to open a negotiation with the Moroccan Ambassador to Charles II., which is explained, and it is hoped exposed to contempt, in the "Plea for Unitarian Dissenters." The "Christian Disciple" also treats the tale as contemptible. Nothing pleases us more in this pleasing work than an advertisement of the re-publication at Boston of our Christian Tract Society's little pamphlets. A Review of them is introduced into the body of the magazine. The Reviewer styles them "an admirable collection," and says that their republication "takes away all excuse for circulating bad tracts," by which he means such as are tinctured with Calvinism. He specifies "William's Return" and "Good Luck and Good Conduct," as being in the very best style of works of this nature, and pronounces of the whole collection that "it makes a work very near to per The erection of an Unitarian Church fect in its kind.” NEW PUBLICATIONS IN THEOLOGY AND GENERAL LITERATURE. History of the Persecutions endured by the Protestants of the South of France, and more especially of the Department of the Gard, during the years 1814, 1815, 1816, &c., including a Defence of their Conduct, from the Revolution to the present Period. By the Rev. Mark Wilks. 2 Vols. 8vo. 18s. A Table, containing the numbers of Scholars, and the Endowments, reported to Parliament in each Parish or Chapelry of England; as an Appendix to the Sunday-School Teachers' Magazine.” 66 2s. 6d. 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(Imitated from the Italian of Serafino Aquilano, by Mr. James Montgomery.*) Hope, unyielding to Despair, She cannot drive, with all her pow'r, And while this the soul sustains, The Syrens, deep in ocean's caves, In the whirlwind, o'er the spray, Makes smooth and easy every toil; The swain, who sows the waste with tears, In fancy reaps a teeming soil: What though mildew blast his joy, Frost or flood his crops destroy, War compel his feet to roam, Hope still carols "Harvest Home!" The monarch exil'd from his realm, The slave in fetters at the oar, The seaman sinking by the helm, The captive on his dungeon floor; All, through peril, pain and death, Fondly cling to parting breath; Glory, freedom, power, are past, But the dream of Hope will last. Weary and faint, with sickness worn, Blind, lame and deaf, and bent with age, By man the load of life is borne To his last step of pilgrimage: Jncluded in the volume entitled "Greenland, with other Poems," 1819. Italia! oh, Italia! thou who hast On thy sweet brow is sorrow plough'd by shame, And annals grav'd in characters of flame. Oh, God! that thou wert in thy nakedness Less lovely or more powerful, and couldst claim Thy right, and awe the robbers back who press To shed thy blood, and drink the tears of thy distress! Then mightst thou more appal, or, less desired, Be homely and be peaceful-undeplored For thy destructive charms; then, still untired, Would not be seen the armed torrents 1821. March 10, the Rev. JonN DEACON, of Leicester, a popular Minister among the class of religionists usually denominated "the new Connexion of the General Baptists." He was no Trinitarian, but free and liberal in his sentiments. From his original confession of faith delivered at his ordination, he assured the writer of this article he differed in various respects. Indeed, he was decidedly averse to narrow and circumscribed views of the Christian revelation. He possessed a good understanding, which, had it been duly cultivated by a liberal education, would have rendered him a distinguished member of society. He was quick in his perception, cheerful in his temper, and of a generous disposition. His heart devised liberal things, and he was averse to every species of bigotry; nor must it be forgotten that he was a zealous friend of civil and religious liberty. A very near and dear relative writes thus to the author of the present article, on his last illness and death" He received the information of his approaching dissolution with the greatest composure, and maintained the atmost serenity to the very last moment, appearing more like a person ready to start on a journey, and waiting a friend to accompany him, than any one at the point of death. He observed, that it was a serious thing to die,' and said he felt sometimes under a cloud;' but his doubts were speedily removed. He was interred in the family-vault, in his own chapel, by the Rev. Robert Hall, in the presence of a crowd of weeping spectators; and his funeral sermon was preached, by the Rev. Mr. Pickering, to at least 2000 people, whilst as many went away, not being able to get near the doors of the chapel. He was much respected in the town and neighbourhood; and if a cloud overshadowed the meridian of his R. F. days, his evening sun shone with considerable lustre. The latter part of his life was, I believe, entirely free from reproach. He was indefatigable in his labours in the ministry, both in public and private, and was very successful. A blessing seemed to attend him wherever he went. He was instrumental in raising up many churches almost on the point of expiration, whilst at home the congregation increased till it was deemed requisite to enlarge the place. It will now comfortably seat upwards of a thousand people, and is generally nearly full in the afternoon. His loss is felt severely by the church and congregation." Thus far a near and dear relative has written concerning him to the author of this obituary, who recognizes the justness of the statement. He once, indeed, (1800,) visited the scene of his labours, and witnessed the fruits of his benevolence, for the purpose of preaching a charity sermon in behalf of an institution of his formation, which, though it be now twenty years ago, flourishes to the present day. Few individuals were more active and useful in their day and generation. The lamented subject of our obituary has left behind him a widow-inconsolable for her loss--and two sons, who revere his many virtues and cherish his |