instant of apparent decline is a preparation for the development of a higher state. We hope that, with us, our days of small things, like the first germs of spring, are the earnest of a future harvest.

"During the brief period over which the history of our society traverses, about eighty adult persons have been connected with the society, although, from removals or death, only fifty-four are at present known to be in the colony. Of these, from their distant residences, only a small proportion are in regular attendance.

"In concluding their report, your Committee would express a hope that, now the society have a place of their own, and have accepted the offer of the frequent services of Mr. E. G. Day, the members will not allow any circumstance over which they have any control, to prevent them assembling, from Sabbath to Sabbath, to worship the Lord as he is now revealed to them in his Divine Humanity, and to learn from His Word how to be good and useful in their day and generation."

Mr. Holden moved, and Mr. Hicks seconded, the adoption of the report, which was carried unanimously.

Mr. E. G. Day concluded a lengthy speech by moving,

"That this meeting desire to recognize the superintendence of the Divine Providence, in the establishment of the New Church in this province."

Mr. E. Spiller, in seconding the motion, read from Emanuel Swedenborg's "Treatise on Divine Providence," the paragraphs in page 260, under the heading-"That any other predestination than predestination to heaven, is contrary to the Divine Love and Wisdom, which are infinite."

The resolution was carried unanimously, after which the first two verses of the 10th hymn were sung.

Mr. Holden moved,

"That the writings of the New Church, considered as an exposition of the interior truths of the Divine Word, deserve the investigation of the serious and inquiring mind."

Mr. Williams seconded the resolution. The Chairman said he put the resolution with much pleasure, as it was the duty of every rational man to "prove all things, and to hold fast that which is good."

The resolution having been unanimously carried, the two remaining verses of the 10th hymn were sung.

Mr. Pitman said,-Mr. Chairman, I rise with pleasure to propose the next resolution, because it expresses a sentiment of the most liberal and rational kind. I suppose, Sir, that, according to the custom of the age, some gentleman will be rising to second this resolution after I sit down; but really, Sir, I think this unnecessary, save as a mere compliance with forms, for I expect that the resolution will be crrried by acclamation as soon as I read it, at least in your minds. However, Sir, with your permission, I will read it; and it is this:-"That no man should be condemned for his creed."

Mr. E. G. Day seconded the resolution, and in doing so explained that it was not put for the mere purpose of showing to the public their liberality; it was a part of their creed, and recorded in their liturgy. In this particular they stood alone, all other churches believing that some particular creed was necessary to salvation. He read an extract from the New Church Liturgy in proof of what he had stated, and added that if such an opinion were more common, a more gener al diffusion of truth would be shed abroad in the earth, and there would be no more instances of persecution “for the love of God."

The resolution was then put and carried unanimously.

The 1st, 3rd, and 5th verses of the 422nd hymn having been sung, thanks were given to the Chairman.

Mr. Pitman then pronounced the benediction, and the meeting separated.

NEW CHURCH IN CARRINGTON-STREET. -On Sunday morning, the building recently erected in Carrington street by the members of the New Church, (better known as the Swedenborgians,) was opened for worship, as advertised in this paper. The building is a small but neat edifice, capable of sitting about 120 persous. Notwithstanding the unfavourable state of the weather, there was a good attendance. After an introductory address and a dedicatory prayer, the usual morning service was read the Liturgy compiled by the General Conference of the New Church in England. The sermon, by Mr. E. G. Day, was from John iv. 20-24, the delivery of

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which was listened to with great attention throughout. At the close of the services it was announced that a discourse would be delivered next Sunday morning on the Second Coming of the Lord. The musical part of the service was performed by a choir, accompanied by Mr. G. T. Light, late organist of St. John's, on the euphonicon.

M. LE BOYS DES GUAYS' TRANSLATION OF SWEDENBORG'S WORKS INTO FRENCH.

To the Editor.

SIR, AS you have reopened the subject of the kind of translation best suited to the writings of Swedenborg, allow me to make a remark on this important subject. You have presented to your readers, approvingly, the canons of translation laid down by M. Le Boys des Guays, but I have hitherto understood you to approve of the supercession by Mr. Noble of Mr. Clowes's translation of the treatise on "Heaven and Hell," which is undeniably in harmony with those canons, while Mr. Noble's free translation is not so.

I admit that it is very well for the readers of Swedenborg's writings to be made acquainted with the canons laid down by our distinguished friend; but I really cannot see the consistency of your appearing to approve of them, while you give the preference to Mr. Noble's translation over that of Mr. Clowes.

A READER. [Our correspondent admits "that it is very well for the readers of Swedenborg's writings to be made acquainted with the canons laid down by our distinguished friend." So we have also thought; and for this reason we inserted the remarks of M. Le Boys des Guays, especially as at this moment a subscription is being made throughout the societies of the New Church to assist him in printing his translations of Swedenborg's theological works in French. Mr. Noble, in our opinion, has faithfully translated the "Heaven and Hell" according to those canons, as far as the genius of the English language would admit. Whereas Mr. Clowes, by infusing too much of the Latin idiom into his translation, has rendered it in some places almost unintelligible to the general reader. The construction and genius of the French language may enable M. Le Boys des Guays to carry out his plan more closely

in accordance with those canons than could be done in English. This is remarkably the case in respect to the German language, the construction of which is very similar to that of the Latin, and the conversion of neuter adjectives, such as bonum, verum, scientificum, naturale, humanum, &c. &c., into substantives, is so much in accordance with the genius of that language, as to render a verbatim translation practicable and easy. But this is not the case with the construction and character of the English language.EDITOR.]

NEW CHURCH SCHOOL ROOM, Islington.

To the Editor.

Dear Sir,-In the last number of your Magazine, in which you gave an account of the opening of our New Church School-room at Islington for worship, you state that 20 persons, including children, were present in the morning. Now this is an error.* It arose, I have no doubt, from seventy being mistaken for twenty, the numbers having been written at length instead of being put in figures. There were actually present 42 adults and 28 children and young persons.

Yesterday evening, (Thursday, 16th of Decr.,) our new Mission Room was publicly dedicated to the Lord. It occupies the ground-floor, as it is called in London, of the building in Devonshire-street, Islington, being above the School-room, and a trifle higher than the level of the causeway. It is 36 feet long, by above 18 wide, and 22 high, and will easily accommodate upwards of 100 persons. west, with a slight deviation north and south; and at its eastern extremity, which is the farthest from the entrance, is an elevated dais, separated by an open screen from the rest of the little church. The screen is divided into three arches, of which the centre is considerably the largest. Behind the northernmost arch, and placed upon a platform elevated about 8 inches above the rest of the dais, is the reading desk, or lecturn, for the preacher. Behind the southernmost arch is the organ, partly concealed by a curtain; and in the centre is the communion

The room runs east and

*We can assure our correspondent that the statement was correctly printed from the manu cript.-EDITOR.

table, covered with velvet, and having on each side of it a carved oaken chair. The seats for the congregation are open deal benches, with backs, stained and varnished, but not painted, and they are arranged on each side so as to leave a central passage for access to them and the place of communion.

The opening service was performed by the Rev. William Bruce, the Rev. Thomas Chalklin, and the Rev. Thomas C. Shaw, the sermon, a very admirable one, being preached by Mr. Bruce. The evening was very tempestuous, but notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, about 90 persons were present, and amongst these were the organist of Argyle-square Church, and several members of the choirs of Argyle-square and of Cross-street.

The dedication service was based upon the first portion of that in the Conference Liturgy, and the ordinary "form of worship" adopted by the Islington friends.

The sum of £5. 8s. 4d. was collected at the door, and as there will be a collection both morning and evening on Sunday next, the 19th of Decr., we are very thankful for the amount thus contributed.

Allow me to take this opportunity of informing the Church that Dr. Röerig is likely soon to arrive in England, where, I understand from my Paris correspondents, he is desirous of establishing himself, if possible. If our friends are desirous of promoting the establishment of an exclusively New Church institution for education, it appears to me that our Lord is rapidly preparing the way for it. A Master of Arts of Cambridge would willingly undertake the classical and English department; we have M. Bayot for French, and Dr. Röerig for German; the two latter gentlemen being both able to teach Latin also, and Dr. Röerig several other languages.

The cares of my practice and family prevent me from having time to bring this matter forward as I could wish, but I shall feel pleasure in doing what I can to aid the good work of establishing a New Church College, when the leadings of Providence are manifested by increased earnestness on this subject on the part of my brethren. I am, &c.,

HENRY BATEMAN.

INQUIRY RESPECTING THE MISSIONARY EFFORTS AT ISLINGTON.

To the Editor.

SIR,-It now appears that the "Missionary efforts at Islington," so frequently brought before your readers of late, have assumed a somewhat important and unexpected aspect. In the last number of the Repository, Emanuel College is spoken of as if your readers were perfectly familiar with the existence, or proposed existence, of such an institution.* For my own benefit, as well as for that of others, who, I find, are equally ignorant with myself on the matter, and who would readily assist in promoting, in the neighbourhood of Islington, any laudable effort to extend the New Church there, Mr. Bateman will perhaps be good enough to inform your readers whether (1st.) the exertions at Islington within the last few years have been made for the purpose of establishing a College by the New Church friends of that district? (2nd.) Since a College is the result of their exertions, what right or title (if any) will "the incipient New Church at Islington" have in the "place of worship provided for them"? (3rd.) As money has been already subscribed "for the erection of a New Church at Islington," is Emanuel College building to be conconsidered as that Church? (4th.) What advantages will the proposed Emanuel College confer on those who seek an education fitting them usefully to teach the theology of the New Dispensation, which are not available at the London University? (5th.) Is the fact of a gentleman "being a Master of Arts of thirteen years' standing" considered a sufficient inducement for New Church parents to place their children under his training in the doctrines of the New Church?

Mr. Bateman might lay these questions before the next meeting of the "Council," (if that has not already been done,) and oblige us with the desired information. If prospectuses of the proposed College are issued, a copy might appear in your Repository of next month. BETA. Islington.

NOTTINGHAM.

The Society of the Lord's New Church at Nottingham is making great efforts * See this periodical for 1845, p. 310.

to advance the knowledge and love of the heavenly doctrines in that important town, and there is cause for thankfulness that the seed appears not to be cast on barren ground. The small but neat place of worship which they have erected stands very eligibly, and is on the average well attended. The second anniversary of the opening took place on Sunday, October 17, when the Rev. Edward Madeley, of Birmingham, preached two sermons, in his usually excellent and impressive manner, to good congregations. After the morning service, he presided at a meeting of the members, when Mr. William Pegg, the respected and worthy leader of the society, was unanimously requested to become licensed to administer the Sacraments of Baptism and the Holy Supper, agreeably to the provision made by the last General Conference. The minister then addressed him in a few affectionate and appropriate words, pronounced a blessing, and granted the license. The Rev. William Mason had long cherished a wish for the prosperity of the Nottingham Society, and has been unremitting in his attentions to the spiritual wants of its members, who, one and all, feel most grateful to him for his valuable services.

On Monday evening following, a social tea meeting was held in one of the public rooms of the town, when about 200 persons sat down to tea. The Rev. W. Mason, Thomas Madeley, Esq., John Corden, Esq., and a party of friends from Derby, were present. After tea, Thomas Madeley, Esq., was called to the chair, when addresses were delivered by himself, the Rev. W. Mason, the Rev. E. Madeley, John Corden, Esq., Mr. Pegg, Mr. Bielby, &c. &c. All present were greatly delighted and edified with the various subjects introduced by the speakers.

On the Tuesday evening, the Rev. E. Madeley delivered a lecture in the chapel on the general doctrines of the New Church, to an attentive and deeply interested audience.

The Rev. W. Woodman has, by the earnest solicitations of the Nottingham friends, been induced to make a special visit to Nottingham, for the purpose of meeting Mr. Holyoake, and the result has been a most enthusiastic and unanimous reception by all classes of Christians, who, on this occasion, set aside their prejudices against "Sweden

borgianism," and rallied round the only man with whom Holyoake really refuses discussion. The town was placarded with bills, and instead of the generally limited number who attend Mr. Holyoake's lectures, above ONE THOUSAND persons were present on each evening, when, without the slightest opposition, on the suggestion of the chairman, the field was left entirely free for Mr. Woodman. The second night was the climax, and the closing address of Mr. Woodman was received with affectionate warmth and reiterated cheering by at least twothirds of the meeting. In their ardent wish for an extension of the New Church, the friends at Nottingham are aware of the almost useless attempts to convince the sceptic; but the great benefit to be expected is from the diffusion of the light of the New Church amongst Christians, and it was truly delightful to see there the peculiar views of each religious denomination for the time being cast aside, to see all join hand and heart in wresting the Word of God from the hands of infidels, Nov. 20th, 1852.

To the Editor.

LIVERPOOL.

T. S.

SIR,-Having received a circular from the Liverpool Society, soliciting pecuniary aid towards the erection of a Church and Sunday School in that town, I trust you will allow me, through the medium of the Repository, to submit to the consideration of the ministers and members of the Church at large, a plan by which, it appears to me, at least a considerable amount, if not the entire assistance needed, might be at once realised. It is briefly as follows:-By the statistical report published in the last "Minutes of Conference," it appears that there are in connexion with the New Church, at the present time, upwards of 2,750 registered members belouging to its various societies; now if each of these individuals would contribute only one shilling, (and which of them could withhold so moderate a demand,) there would be thereby raised a sum of £137. 10s. ; and if, further, there could be found 500 of this large number who would give ten shillings each, (and I hope I am not over-estimating the charity of the members in thinking there are at least as many such,) a further sum would be attained

of £250., wbich, together with the previous amount, would serve to place the above society at once in a comfortable and useful position. For the carrying out of such proposition practically, I would suggest that short circulars, descriptive of the design, be addressed to the minister or leader of each society, and that he be made the receiver of the contributions offered, with instructions to advertise his congregation of the same. To the objection that possibly some might not be able to afford even one shilling, I reply that the estimate now presented is formed from the known nnmber of professed members, and that we may fairly presume there are many others, not openly avowed recipients, who would be willing to assist; and also that as it is not purposed to restrict any one, either to one shilling or to ten, there might be many who would, we may confidently hope, give in a sufficiently increased ratio, amply to compensate for any such unlooked for and unlikely deficiency. By the same tabular view, it appears that there are upwards of 3,090 children and others in our Sunday Schools. Might not an appeal be made, with becoming propriety, also to them; and is it not a duty we have hitherto too much overlooked, to seek to enlist their sympathies and affections in the attempt to achieve so desirable a good? If only one penny each were thrown into the treasury, it would, we know, only tend to increase the wealth of the benefactor, as well as help on the object of our attainment.

Trusting the occasion of this epistle will be deemed a sufficient apology for its length,

Our readers will have observed on the cover of our last number, an advertisement of the above Portrait. It is executed by Mr. Le Resche, and, as a work of art, is acknowledged to have considerable merits. It is certainly a striking likeness of our excellent friend in an interesting phase in which we have often seen him, when his countenance is lighted up with a glow of delight in perceiving some new truth relating to the spiritual life, or in hearing of the progress of the New Church. The lithograph is tinted, and appears to us to be remarkably well executed. Mr. Madeley has devoted himself to the cause of the New Church, and to its spread and prosperity in the world, from his early youth, now, we believe, considerably more than 30 years. Through good report and through evil report, through obstacles and depressing difficulties, he has equally and faithfully stood by the holy banner of the New Dispensation, and unfolded its truths to a benighted and hostile world. Many of our readers, we doubt not, will be glad to possess themselves of this portrait, as a memorial of devotedness to the cause of genuine truth.-EDITOR. NEW CHURCH PUBLICATIONS SUITABLE AS PRESENTS AT CHRISTMAS.