oath, to keep forever in view the momentous value of life, and to aim at its worthiest use, its sublimest end; to spurn with a last disdain those foolish trifles, those frivolous vanities, which so generally, within our sight consume life as the locusts did Egypt; and to devote yourself, with the ardor of passion, to attain the most divine improvements of the soul; and, in short, to hold yourself in preparation to make that interesting transition to another life, whenever you shall be claimed by the Lord of the world."

GRIMKE ON BAPTISM.

The following extract from a Letter to Rev. J. H. Linsley, Dec. 18, 1833, will show the views of that eminent scholar, statesman, and Christian philanthropist, Thomas S. Grimke. We copy it from the Christian Secretary. Mr. Linsley is pastor of the Baptist Church, Stratford, (Conn.)

"If you were surprised at my ' communication on infant baptism,' I assure you, I am still more surprised at the view which you have taken of it. Most assuredly, I must have expressed myself in a very awkward and imperfect manner, to have made such impressions upon you, as to have led to such sentences as the following: -I am much surprised that you should read so much in favor of, and not be willing to balance that account by an equal portion against this tradition of men, and then take your New Testament on equal grounds. You now read the New Testament with all preconceived prejudices. You will pardon me, my dear sir, when I say, that your remark hardly comports with a desire to know the truth, and hardly corresponds with the habits of a thorough going scholar, as I know you to be. Never mind being convinced by argument.'

Now, my dear sir, you entirely misunderstand the matter. 1st. I have no prejudice on the subject, at all—I assure you, not the least. Although I was born and brought up in, and still belong to a Pædobaptist church, my prejudices, if I have any, are actually in favor of adult baptism. 2d. I do not decline the reading of writers in favor of the views of the Baptists, on account of any apprehensions that I may be convinced by argument. Still less is it because I have not a desire to know the truth. The course which I am pursuing, my dear sir, is precisely like that taken by a judge, before whom a question is to be argued on the constitutionality of a law. He is already acquainted with the constitution; and, without having made out a decisive opinion on the question, his impressions are favorable to the plaintiff. He says, then, to the plaintiff, I do not desire to hear your arguments, although, in the regular course of business, you have to speak first. I would rather hear the defendant; and, if he makes any serious impressions on my mind, it will be time enough to call upon you to reply.

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'Now, I am precisely in the situation of the judge. The New Testament is the constitution. The Baptist is the plaintiff, alleging the unconstitutionality of Pædobaptism. The Pædobaptist

stands on the defensive-relies on his traditions, and the opinions and acts of the Christian church, for many centuries. With the New Testament in my hand, I say at once to the Pædobaptist, I would rather hear what you have to say, because my impressions are against you. I see instances innumerable of adult baptism, but not a single case of infant baptism. I see abundant reason for infant circumcision-I see none for infant baptism.

I have not resorted to the commentaries of Gale and Robinson, and Carson and Cox, but preferred to oppose the Bible, singlehanded, to the arguments of Dwight and Calvin, of Wall and Woods; satisfied that if they could not convince me they are right, I needed not to hear their antagonists. T. S. GRIMKE.

ANTICIPATION.

So rolleth on the day

Of man's deliverance from the rule of sin.
Each fleeting year brings trophies to the feet
Of Him that died for us. "T'is but a day
And all the treasured wealth of all the tribes
That dwell on earth shall be in meekness brought,
And laid upon God's altar. Then the light
Of morning's earliest ray, and evening's last
Shall witness clouds of incense, dense and rich,
Gathering about the throne, where Jesus stands-

The living Intercessor. Lamb of God,

Who, in thy people's offerings, now dost ask
The heathen, thine inheritance-a glow

Of joy unspeakable, a holy thrill

Rushes along our bosoms, when we think

How soon the ransomed world shall celebrate thee-
JEHOVAH, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

O ye who weep in mourning o'er the marks
Of Zion's desolations, faithless ones--
Do ye not know, that God hath promised it—
Hath promised that his Son shall have the world
For one great temple-and the dwellers there,
His worshippers in spirit and in truth?
Look ye abroad! The trump of conflict sounds
Louder and louder, o'er the famished earth.
The war of sin and truth will soon be done-
Sin will shrink back; and truth triumphant, then,
Will lift her glorious banner. On the breeze
That comes beyond the water, from the cast,
And south and frigid north, the gathering sounds
Swell o'er us-blessed sounds, that tell of heaven.

Listen, ye faithless! trust ye but in God,

And from your thrones above, ye soon shall hear

The anthem, richly rolled from myriad tongues,

From all beneath the sky-" BLEST LAMB OF GOD!

WE HAIL THEE LORD OF LORDS, AND KING OF KINGS."

F.

THE HOLY BIBLE.

ARRANGED IN | many rarities are not,) a real treasure of

PARAGRAPHS AND PARALLELISMS, explanations and excellent counsels. We

WITH PHILOLOGICAL AND EXPLANATORY ANNOTATIONS. By T. W. COIT, D. D. Rector of Christ Church, Cambridge. Boston: William Peirce. 1834. 12 mo. pp. 1224.

It gives us pleasure to make our readers acquainted with this accurate and beautiful edition of the sacred volume. For a portable, yet legible, cheap and convenient, yet critical, STUDY BIBLE, we know nothing equal to it.

Here we have the word of God in its natural form and divisions; not broken up into chapters and verses, in which the natura connexion and order onfounded and lost; but in the very order and connexion dictated by the sense itself, and therefore, in a certain sense, by the Holy Spirit who inspired it. However habit may

have attached us to the common divisions,
it is, or ought to be, universally known,
that they are of no older date than the
13th century.
They are, therefore, of
merely human origin. And not only so,
but they betray, in numerous instances of
the division into chapters, a great want
of good judgment. It is time that this ar-
tificial appearance of the word of God
should give place to the order of nature
to the order in which they were written
and read by the prophets, apostles, and
primitive Christians. As far as we have
examined Dr. Coit's arrangement, it ap-
pears to us perfectly just and natural; and
it is truly delightful to see what a new
beauty and clearness is, by this simple
means alone, shed over the sacred page.

are pleased also, to see the respectful notice taken by the Editor, of the critical labors of the Rev. Mr. Curtis, formerly of London, but now pastor of the Baptist church in Bangor, Maine.

We need only add that Dr. Coit has retained in the inner margin of this edition, the number, designating the chapters and verses in the common division; so that no complaint can be made on that score-it being equally convenient for reference. On the whole, we cannot but feel deeply indebted to the labors of the learned and pious Editor, and cordially congratulate the Christian community tha such a truly valuable edition of the Book of Books is put within their reach, at sc trifling an expense.

AMERICAN LADIES' MAGAZINE. Edited by Mr Sarah J. Hale.

It is

We find upon our table a copy of the December number of this interesting periodical, which has just completed its seventh volume. We are happy in the opportunity which it affords us of recommending it to the attention of our fair readers, as happily adapted to aid them in adding to the fundamental character of the Christian, the sentiments and accomplishments be coming the "American Lady." devoted to the mental, moral, and religious improvement of the sex, of which its Editor is so distinguished an ornament. Its avails have hitherto been sufficient to enable her to support and educate a dependent family; but we are sorry to learn that the pressure of the times, and the increase of new periodicals have, during the year past, materially diminished its patronage. We trust, that her persevering labors, how ever, will not fail to be crowned with merited success, and that the revival of business, and the improvements made in the work itself, will enable her triumphantly to carry into effect her original design in undertaking the arduous charge of conducting it.

But this is not the only advantage of Dr. Coit's edition. Mr. Nourse's which we noticed in our last November number, is almost equally valuable in this respect, and well deserves circulation. But Dr. Coit's has the advantage of a larger page and type; of a critical English text and punctuation; of the marginal readings of the English Translators, usually found only in the quarto Bibles, or in Canne's; of brief occasional explanations of verbal Mrs. Hale observes, in the present numdifficulties, &c. surprisingly condensed, ber, "Female Education, and its results, and of great worth to the ordinary reader, shall be the ruling theme of our Magazine who has no commentary at hand to con--its importance to the promotion of civsult. It also has the Chronology on each page. Besides his own excellent Preface, Dr. Coit has given us-what has never before appeared in any American edition -the original Address of the Translators to the Readers, as it appeared in the first edition of King James' Bible, in 1611. This is at once a curiosity, and, (which

ilization, Christianity, human improvement and happiness, renders it earnestly deserving the attention of the philosopher and the philanthropist. Will not such aid us in this work? Our Protestant writers must rouse the public mind; measures must be taken to diffuse knowledge; and above al. other considerations,

Female Education must be provided for otherwise convents will increase, and Catholicism become permanently rooted in our country."

happiness of individuals and of society, exemplified in a familiar manner. This object is well attained in this simple and engaging volume, which we corIn these sentiments we heartily concur.dially recommend to the use of Sabbath We are much pleased with the appear- Schools, and of our young readers genance of this number generally. The terms erally. of the work are three dollars a year. Each volume is embellished with six elegant engravings.

THE YOUNG INFIDEL RECLAIMED Showing the advantages of a Pastor's arguments for Christianity, in private conversation. By ESTHER HEWLETT. Boston J. Loring. pp. 171, 18mo. 1835.

The incidents blended with the argument of this little book are said to be

THE CHILD'S BOOK ON INTEMPERANCE. Illustrated by Engravings. By REV. CHARLES A. GOODRICH. Boston: William Peirce. 1835. pp. 109.

This is a little book, admirable alike in design and execution. The principal part is made up of tales, founded on facts, told with touching simplicity, and full of heart-thrilling pathos. Many of them are painted to the Child's eye by a picway of explanation. The Introduction ture, to which the story is subjoined in the and Conclusion by the author are excellent. It must be read with intense interest, and promises to be a most powerful agent in utary dread of the horrors of Intemperfixing deep in the minds of children a sal

ance.

YOUTH'S BOOK OF NATURAL PHILOSOPHY. By J. L. COMSTOCK, M. D. Boston: William Peirce. 1834. pp. 244.

This is an attempt to supply a deficiency in the series of American school books. It is intended as a cheap, simple, and attractive manual, on the elements of the Natural Sciences,-Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, Optics, and Astronomy. It is well illustrated by numerous diagrams. We think the attempt at simplification, with some few exceptions, eminently successful. Many an intelligent here contained. All true science, be it youth would be glad of the information remembered, is tributary to the illustration of the works and word of God.

THE BEQUEST; or, the Dying Misdrawn from real life. They are certainly sionary's Address to his Little Son. such as might easily occur in the present

state of society, in the conflict continually Boston: Published by the Mass. Sab. carried on between the antagonist powers School Union. 1835. pp. 139. 18mo. of Christianity and Infidelity, holiness and sin, virtue and vice. Mrs. Hewlett in her preface, says she was induced to embody them in this form, in consequence of seeing a wish expressed by several persons high in the literary and religious world, for a work in which the most popular objections against our holy religion should be stated and answered; and the influence of infidelity on the morals and | —BOARDMAN,

We are happy to see a new publication of our only Baptist publishing Sab. School Union. The Bequest needs no recommendation from us. It is secure of being widely read. We trust our Sabbath Schools will see that they are speedily supplied with it. We need only say that the real name of the Missionary is

MISSIONARY REGISTER.

Subscriptions and Donations to the General Convention of the Baptist Denomination, in the United States, for Foreign Missions, &c., should be transmitted to Heman Lincoln, Esq., Treasurer, at the Baptist Missionary Rooms, No. 17, Joy's Buildings, Washington Street, Boston. The communications for the Corresponding Secretary should be directed to the same place.

LETTER FROM REV. J. T. JONES | it is mournful to reflect, that his on