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unbecoming their awful situation, he used every means of impressing upon the minds of all, the absolute necessity and vast importance of true religion. In one instance at least these endeavours were successful. But he felt the greatest interest in his own relatives, whose eternal welfare deeply engaged his mind.

His habitual seriousness led him to reprove even the smiles of his fellow prisoners, observing, "It is recorded of Christ that he wept thrice, but he was never seen to laugh." He was at no period the subject of GREAT Joy, but seemed afraid of receiving consolation even from the promises of God.

On one

occasion, when he felt his mind more supported than usual, he said, "I fear I am too comfortable, and think my former distress the best evidence of grace." He also frequently observed, "It would ill become me, particularly me, to be seen triumphing; all I seek and hope is, to live and die a weeping penitent at the foot of the cross." We have good reason to believe that in his cell much of his time was spent in fervent prayer. He said, "I find it best with me when I can have communion with God."

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Two days before he suffered, his friends met in the condemned room, Newgate, for prayer. After five Ministers had severally engaged on his behalf, he kneeled down, and offered his fervent and solemn supplications to the Father of mercies. His manner was peculiarly affecting and impressive. On the following afternoon they met again for the same purpose. These were seasons of remarkable solemnity; every heart appeared to be deeply affected, and every mind devoutly engaged with God. His relations now, painful task! took their final leave; it was a touching scene. Clasping the hand of one he said, "When you see my wife, let all your conversation be about Christ." To a friend —“ Pray for me, that I may not be deceived." At 10 o'clock that evening a minister and another friend came to spend the night with him. As soon as the cell door was locked, he expressed a wish to pray. They kneeled down, when he poured out his soul to God in a very feeling and fervent manner, and appeared to hold intimate communion with heaven. He rose from his knees with a more comfortable assurance of an interest in Christ Jesus than he had previously possessed, and at the same time exclaimed," Blessed be God for this opportunity, I feel he is with me." Soon afterwards, contrary to all his former feelings, he proposed a hymn, and selected"When I can read my title clear," &c. During the night he frequently wrestled most powerfully with God in prayer, confessing his own sins, and pleading the exceeding great and precious promises of the gospel, besides uniting with his friends

in various and successive acts of devotion; often repeating,

O for an overcoming faith
To cheer my dying hours,

To triumph o'er the monster death,
With all his frightful powers.

In the last hour several Ministers were admitted to be with him. They found him still cleaving to the Saviour, and trusting in him for present support and future happiness. After a little interesting conversation, he was requested to engage in prayer with his friends. At this time he confessed his highly aggravated sins, and adverting to his former attendance at the house of God, begged most affectingly that the Lord would pardon the injury that his wicked conduct had done to the cause of Christ. He also besought God most earnestly to search and try his heart, that if he had been deceiving himself until that hour, Christ would even then come and take full possession of his soul. And with great fervour pleaded that gracious promise which had often encouraged his mind, viz." Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out." He afterwards appeared in a state of pleasing serenity, and united with his friends in presenting the following prayer to God in very solemn sound (old 100).

Free me from death's terrific gloom,
And all the guilt which shrouds the tomb,
Heighten my joys, support my head
Before I sink among the dead.
May death conclude my toils and tears,
May death destroy my sins and fears,
May death through Jesus be my friend,
May death be life when life shall end.
Crown my last moments with thy power,
The latest in my latest hour.
Then to the raptured heights I soar,
Where sin and death are known no more.

Rippon's Select. 551, 2nd part.

When the Ordinary announced the arrival of the Sheriffs, Harland lifted up his eyes and hands, saying, " Lord Jesus, remember me, now thou art in thy kingdom," adding, "My soul is open to receive Christ." Rev. iii. 20. and turning to his friends, said, "I am very happy." With a mind evidently supported by the grace of Christ, he proceeded to the scaffold, which he ascended with a firm step, and then offered his last prayer, in a very audible voice, saying, "O thou Saviour of a lost world, whose ear is ever open to the voice of prayer, under every circumstance in which sinners can appear before thee! Turn not from a repenting, returning prodigal. Lord Jesus, didst thou not hear the prayer and pardon the sin of a thief in the last hour. O hear my prayer, and speak pardon to my heart! O blessed Jesus (with great agitation), now thou art in thy kingdom, remember ME! (he paused a moment, and appeared much agitated). Now thou art in thy kingdom, remember

me; O Jesus, remember ME! (in broken accents). No other hope but the blood of atonement. THAT blood-O PRECIOUS JESUS! (with great emphasis) PRECIOUS Saviour, thy blood cleanseth from ALL sin. O the dear promises! the exceeding great and precious promises!-No other hope but in thy finished work. O blessed Jesus, art thou not exalted as a Saviour! O save ME, A WRETCHED SINNER! How have I sinned against thee-trampled on thy blood-provoked thee to anger. O for a sense of forgiving love in the last moments! Thou canst not look on sin but with abhorrence; yet with thee there is mercy and forgiveness, that thou mayest be feared. Lord, thou hast been merciful to thousands, now be merciful to me. O pardon ➡forgive ―remember me— -(he paused, and appeared to be wrestling with God in secret, and with much agitation exclaimed)-Now thou art in thy kingdom, remember me (with increased agitation, and was indistinct a few moments)Didst thou not say, when on earth, "Him that cometh to me, I will in no wise cast out." Lord Jesus, I come to thee now, receive me to thyself (with much composure). Into thy hands I commit my spirit, as into the hands of a covenant God. O remember me! Now thou art in thy kingdom, remember ME!" Here his prayer ended. After a moment's pause he said, "I am happy, I am happy."

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That instant the drop fell. Truly "sin when it is finished, bringeth forth death !"

Thus terminated the life of E. W. Harland in the 30th year of his age. He was a young man of pleasing appearance and extraordinary endowments of mind, and previous to the commission of the crime for which he suffered, had borne a good character. But his transgression brought an ignominious death upon himself-shame upon his relatives and friends -and involved his family (consisting of an afflicted wife, in a state of pregnancy, and two young children) in the utmost distress.

It is hoped that this awful case will produce a good effect on the mind of each reader, and that youth in particular may be induced to watch against pride-a worldly spirit-and the first appearances of evil, for "Behold! how great a matter a little fire kindleth." Remember who hath said, "God resisteth the proud, but he giveth grace to the humble." "Those that walk in pride he is able to abase."

A. AUSTIN, J. BROOKSBANK,
T. VASEY, T. WOOD.

The above-named Ministers also par ticularly recommend the subjoined affect ing, and very distressing case of Mrs. Harland, to the kind attention of every humane person.

THE AFFECTING CASE OF MRS. HARLAND,

Whose husband was executed for forgery, July 27, by which she is left with two infant children,* entirely destitute of the means of support.

SHE is far advanced in pregnancy, and for nearly two years past has laboured under heavy bodily affliction, which prevented her from visiting her husband even once in his confinement, and rendered her incapable of attending to the concerns of her family. During the last six months she has chiefly been supported by neighbouring friends, through the medium of two kind females. But other aid is requisite to meet her continued, increasing, and unavoidable necessities.

Her case is humbly presented to a humane and sympathizing public. Joseph Reyner, Esq. of Mark Lane, London, has kindly consented to become the Treasurer in this case; and all the money collected will be duly appropriated to the benefit of the widow and children, by the London Ministers whose names are affixed to this case.

Subscriptions will be thankfully received by the

Rev. JOSEPH BROOKSBANK, Winkworth Buildings, Hoxton,

A. AUSTIN, Clerkenwell Green,

T. VASEY, New Chapel, City Road,

T. WOOD, Goswell Terrace, Goswell Street Road,

T. WATERS, Euston Place, New Road, near Russell Square.

Mr. UPPADÍNE, and Rev. Mr. WASHBOURNE, Hammersmith,
Mr. GILES, of Eythorn, and Rev. G. ATKINSON, Margate, Kent,

J. KNIGHT, Bengworth, Worcestershire,

S. KILPIN, and Rev. Mr. ALLEN. Exeter,

Mr. NORTH, Ware, Herts,

Mr. RAFFLES, and Rev. Mr. FISHER, Liverpool.

It is not doubted, that if benevolent persons in any part of the kingdom should feel inclined to assist in this affecting case, the donation, however small, if sent to the Minister of the place where they reside, will be faithfully communicated to the Treasurer above named; and it will be esteemed a great favour if her case should be advocated by any who may have it in their power.

* We are informed that one of the children is since dead. EDIT,

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Theological Review.

OCTOBER, 1815.

MEMOIR OF THE LATE MR. ARCHIBALD M'LEAN.

To the Editor of the New Evangelical | perspicuity, he has laboured so

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much after conciseness in his comSIR, positions, that in those respects he As I perceive from your last has many superiors. What I comnumber, p. 277, that you consider mend in his writings are the india Memoir of the late Mr. M'LEAN cations of his profound acquaintto be a desideratum, I am induced ance with the sacred Scriptures— to offer you an outline, of which his deep insight into the economy you are at liberty to make what- of redemption-the general harever use you please. I regard it mony of his sentiments with the among the most fortunate circum- scope of divine revelation-his unstances of my life, that for nearly deviating attachment to the docthirty years I was favoured with trines of sovereign, rich, and free the acquaintance of that eminent grace and the singular felicity servant of Christ; that I have with which he illustrates whatever spent many weeks and months in subject he takes in hand. These his society; that, when absent I excellencies are so apparent in was privileged with his correspon- him, that it is impossible for any dence; and had always the feli- one who understands and loves the city to call him my friend. Should truth, to be acquainted with his I tell you that I have long con- published works and not to esteem sidered him to be the ablest Theo-them. That they have hitherto logical writer of the present age, been so little known and read in you would probably be disposed England, though much to be res to resolve the favourableness of gretted, is not difficult to be acmy judgment into that partiality counted for; and I rejoice to think which the warmth of friendship is that the causes which have hitherso apt to produce in us all; and I to impeded their circulation are shall be content that you do not only local, and likely to be of impute it to any motive less grateful short continuance. I understand to my feelings. You must however that a copious Account of his allow me to explain, that when I Life and Writings is preparing to speak thus highly of his writings, be laid before the public by his you are not to understand me as own family, together with some referring to the elegance of his valuable pieces which he had prestyle, his well turned periods or pared for the press previous to his flowing diction. I am quite aware, decease; but as it may be some that though seldom deficient in time before that object can be ac

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