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. "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. Who, in thy people's offerings, now dost ask Of joy unspeakable, a holy thrill Rushes along our bosoms, when we think How soon the ransomed world shall celebrate thee- O ye who weep in mourning o'er the marks 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, are pleased also, to see the respectful notice taken by the Editor, of the critical la bors 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. It is We find upon our table a copy of the December number of this interesting periodical, which has just completed its sev enth 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 reli gious 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, however, 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 difficulties, &c. surprisingly condensed, and of great worth to the ordinary reader, who has no commentary at hand to con- its importance to the promotion of civ. sult. It also has the Chronology on each ilization, Christianity, human improvepage. Besides his own excellent Preface, ment and happiness, renders it earnestly Dr. Coit has given us-what has never deserving the attention of the philosopher before appeared in any American edition and the philanthropist. Will not such the original Address of the Translators aid us in this work? Our Protestant to the Readers, as it appeared in the first writers must rouse the public mind; edition of King James' Bible, in 1611. measures must be taken to diffuse know. This is at once a curiosity, and, (which|ledge; and abɔve all other considerations, Mrs. Hale observes, in the present number, "Female Education, and its results, shall be the ruling theme of our Magazine Female Education must be provided for otherwise convents will increase, and Catholicism become permanently rooted in our country." In these sentiments we heartily concur. We are much pleased with the appearance of this number generally. The terms of the work are three dollars a year. Each volume is embellished with six elegant engravings. AN ADDRESS DELIVERED AT THE INAUGURATION OF THE FACULTY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, April 2, 1834. By REV. CHAUNCY COLTON, M. A. Second Edition, &c. Philadelphia. Key and Biddle. We have read this discourse with very great pleasure. The leading topic of discussion is THE STANDARD OF AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP AND ENTERPRIZE IN THE 19TH CENTURY. Pres. Col ton maintains that it should be at once elevated, thorough and practical. These views are set forth and illustrated with a glow of eloquence and piety truly delightful. Bristol College is a new institution, established by our Episcopal brethren. It is already in a flourishing condition. An academical department and select school are connected with it. The Bible is used as a text book through the whole course. In the three departments the number of pupils is 102. The number is limited by statute to 205; i. e. 120 in the college proper, 60 in the Academy, and 25 in the select school. 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 happiness of individuals and of society, exemplified in a familiar manner. This object is well attained in this simple and engaging volume, which we cordially recommend to the use of Sabbath Schools, and of our young readers generally. ANCE. THE CHILD'S BOOK ON INTEMPERIllustrated 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 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 Mis sionary's Address to his Little Son. drawn from real life. They are certainly 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 We are happy to see a new publication in her preface, says she was induced to of our only Baptist publishing Sab. embody them in this form, in consequence School Union. The Bequest needs no of seeing a wish expressed by several recommendation from us. It is secure of persons high in the literary and religious being widely read. We trust our Sabworld, for a work in which the most pop-bath Schools will see that they are speediular objections against our holy religion ly supplied with it. We need only say should be stated and answered; and the that the real name of the Missionary is influence of infidelity on the morals and -BOARDMAN, MISSIONARY REGISTER. Subscriptions and Donations to the General Convention of the Baptist Denomination, in the United States, for Foreign Missions, &c., should be transinitted 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. panied by the reflection that the immense expenditure was incurred for the improvement of his country, it would have seemed noble. But LETTER FROM REV. J. T. JONES it is mournful to reflect, that his on TO DR. BOLLES. My dear Sir, Bankok, Oct. 20, 1833. ly ostensible motive was, to increase his religious merit, and raise himself, on his demise, to immediate divine honors; and the consideration, that all his bounty will go to fatten a set of lazy priests, who are a curse to the land, and an offence to heaven, fills the mind with unutterable grief. The king has lately spent several successive days in visiting various Wats, and making costly religious offerings. In these excursions, he goes by water, attended by about I have lately made some inquiries, a hundred large boats, containing of several persons, both priests and about two thirds of the grandees, or laymen, in regard to the probable nobles of the kingdom. The num- number of priests in Siam. They ber of rowers, and the splendor and concur in estimating them at 100,000. ornaments of the boats, vary, ac- Some say more. This number incording to the rank of the personages cludes all the yellow cloth men, who occupy them. Some have not who live on the alms of the people. more than 20,-others 50 or 80 row- The real number of priests, properly ers. They move with great velocity; so called, is not so great; as many and, wherever the king approaches, of these are only noviciates. Yet the people on shore are all expected the people must supply_them all to crouch, on penalty of being shot. with food and raiment. The latter He has visited about 20 Wats, and article is not trifling; for a greater spent, on these "ecclesiastical es- part wear silk or crape. The agtablishments," some hundred thou-gregate population is probably not sands of ticals. The spectacle was half so great as that of the United imposing; and, had it been accom A Wat denotes a temple, or a number of temples, with all the connected buildings; as priest's-houses, pagodas, zayats, bell-houses, tanks, and inclosed grounds. They contain from 30, to 4 or 500 persons. In future communications, I shall use this word, (wat) as there is no English word corresponds with it. States. Let those who complain of the hardship of supporting Christian institutions, make their reflections on these facts! 24. Desiring to know more accurately the state of the field before ine, I set out this morning for Packlate, a place between this and the mouth of the Meinam. As the tide |