and must repudiate the second, will, for the present, we imagine, acquiesce in the third. But still the Church will not forget the inherent nationality of her character; she will look to the Christian education of the whole people, as the goal which she is ultimately to reach, and a part of the solemn responsibility which she has taken upon herself: [Qy. which Christ has imposed upon her?] making all the wheels of her machinery work into each other; improving and using to the utmost the glorious array of the means at her disposal; building places of worship, and to places of worship attaching schools; thoroughly instructing all the children who belong to her communion, that they may not be estranged from her; converting, Christianizing, bringing into her pale the adults who do not yet belong to her, that she may at least have the education of their sons and daughters; and so more and more realizing the sublimest conceptions of her theory, by the actual results which she exhibits in the sight of God and man.-P. 80.

In taking our leave of Mr. Boone, we cannot forbear expressing our regret that our limits do not permit us to notice his admirable observations upon Church societies, and their connexion with, and probable effects upon the Church-a subject which he has only touched upon, but that in so masterly a manner, as to make us regret that he has not discussed it at length.

We wish also we could do more than refer to the concluding chapter; but we hope we have said enough to stir up the reader's curiosity to consult the original, instead of contenting himself with the slight and imperfect sketch, which we have been enabled to furnish. It will well repay him for the most careful and attentive perusal and although we could wish that Mr. Boone had taken the highest ground, we confidently pronounce this to be one of the most able and interesting works on Education, which the present age has produced.

ART. V.-1. Journal of the 56th Annual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the State of New Jersey. Burlington, 1839. 2. Bishop Doane's Third Charge to the Clergy of the Diocese of New Jersey, May 29, 1839.

3. Bishop Doane's Address at the Confirmation in St. Mary's Church, Burlington, on the 14th Sunday after Trinity, 1839.

WE have great pleasure in announcing these publications. The name of Bishop Doane is well known, and highly respected; and whatever comes before us with the sanction of his authority is well entitled to attention.

A member of the Church of England, in particular, will look with great interest to proceedings of a public nature connected with the kindred church in America; he will sympathize with it in its difficulties, and rejoice in its exertions and success; not on the low principles which sectarian prejudice may assign to him, but on high and sacred grounds; because he believes it to be built on the foundation of the apostles, and, under the blessing of God, to be a most effective instrument in spreading abroad the knowledge of salvation, and maintaining and perpetuating the faith of the Gospel.

I. The first of these publications gives an account of the course of proceedings at the annual convention of the diocese of New Jersey. It is a provision of the church, as we learn from the bishop, "that, at

every annual diocesan convention, the bishop shall deliver an address stating the affairs of the diocese since the last meeting of the convention; the names of the churches which he has visited, and the number of persons confirmed; the names of those who have been received as candidates for orders, and of those who have been ordained, suspended, or degraded; the changes by death, removal, or otherwise, which have taken place among the clergy; and, in general, all matters tending to throw light on the affairs of the diocese." (P. 31.) Such, then, is a brief outline of the address contained in this pamphlet. The previous pages give us the names of the clergy and lay deputies who composed the convention; the parochial reports of the clergy, and reports of clergymen not yet settled in parishes; with a full list of the clergy in the diocese, the treasurer's statements, &c. &c. The concluding pages present to us an address delivered by the same bishop to the standing committee of the diocese of Maryland. No bishop has been elected to that diocese since the last vacancy occurred; and it being the custom in such cases to request the bishop of another diocese to perform the requisite episcopal offices, the duty in this instance was discharged by Bishop Doane.

In adverting to the address delivered before the annual convention, we must confine ourselves to one or two detached passages in the report of the bishop's official services; merely premising that the address opens with some striking observations concerning christian missions and christian education-two subjects which appear to have been brought prominently forward at the last general convention. We select for insertion the following passages, as suited to give useful information on matters, which at present occupy no small share of public attention in Great Britain.

I am happy in being able to state that I am relieved from my apprehensions lest, after all his zealous devotion to the interests of the Church in this region, the Rev. Mr. Croes might feel himself obliged to leave it. The probability now is, that we shall retain his valuable services there. How the neglect to provide for the comfort of the clergy, which prevails so much throughout the land, can be reconciled even with the outward profession of Christianity, I cannot understand. A religion not from God could never be sustained through one generation by such indifference. Indeed, the priests of no idol-system that I have ever heard of, have had experience of such parsimony, as they who minister at His altars, whose we all are, and to whom the silver and the gold belong. God forbid that there should ever be among us the temptation, much more the disposition, to "feed the flock of God" "for filthy lucre." But let piety, let charity, let common decency forbid, that the shepherd be compelled to starve, while the flock "fare sumptuously every day.' There are faithful ministers of Jesus Christ among us, who give their time and strength, their "soul and body, with all their powers and faculties," having first qualified themselves for the work of the ministry by an expensive education, for a less compensation than the labourer in the field receives-who, when their strength shall be worn out with toil, anxiety, and sorrow, must leave their children to inherit the poverty which they could but share with them in life. I do not mean to say that the lot of the clergy in this diocese is harder than the common fortune of their order; but I do mean to say, that it is every where a beggarly inheritance-cruel to them, as it is dishonourable to Him who sends them. I do mean to say, that common justice would require, this day, that the compensation of every parish minister in our whole church, should be doubled at the

least. And until some better provision shall be made for those who spend and are spent in the care of souls, I will not cease, while I remain in this tabernacle, to raise my earnest and indignant protestation. I take this occasion to say publicly, what I have always held in conversations with my respected brethren of the laity, that, wherever it is possible-and to a strong will there are few things that are impossible-it is on every account better that the salary of the clergy should be raised by rents assessed upon the pews, than by annual subscriptions. The money is procured more easily. The amount can be better ascertained beforehand. It has less the aspect of a personal favour. The system of subscriptions is most effectual in harassing the clergy with uncertainty, and in subjecting them to an undue dependence. Put the case to yourselves, my beloved brethren of the laity, that your recompense as physicians, or as lawyers, or as merchants, or as farmers, or as mechanics, were so paid; and think how you would bear it. Make your minister comfortable. Make him feel that he is independent. Never tempt him to withhold the truth, lest his children starve by it. Never tempt him to discourage among you every application for that charity which is "twice blessed," lest his own living be so much diminished. Love him as a brother or a father; and so minister to his necessities, and them that are with him. Honour him as the messenger of God; and so dignify yourselves, and glorify our common Lord. -Pp. 6-8.

But there are two other things which we must also do. We must attend more diligently to the religious education of our children, and we must provide more liberally for the maintenance of the ministry. The former duty is incumbent chiefly on christian parents; the christian ministry aiding, encouraging, and directing their exertions. The latter rests with the beloved laity in general. Let the ministry of reconciliation be duly regarded, as God's ordinance for the saving of souls; let children be instructed, from the very first, to look to its life of toil and self-denial, as the most acceptable service which man can yield to God; let christian parents recognise the gift of God, as holy Hannah did, by lending of their children to the Lord; let no child be sent to any school which is not, to all intents and purposes, a seminary of the Church, in which sound learning, and good manners, based on the word of God, are crowned and sanctified by piety and prayer; let the pastors of the flock retain their hold upon the lambs, feeding them with food convenient for them, and gently guiding them, by precept, influence, and example, to the green pastures and still waters of a holy life, and there will be no want among us of Samuels and Timothys. We may rely with perfect certainty on the sure word of promise, "They that seek me early shall find me." The tender vine that is trailed to the pillars of the sanctuary, and has learned to twine itself about the holy altar of our God, will not turn lightly from the peacefulness of its still shelter, to the rough winds, and stormy weather of the world. It cannot be doubted, that to discharge our duty to the world, and God, a ministry increased ten fold, an hundred fold, a thousand fold, is needed. The Church cannot too soon contemplate her great duty, nor too zealously prepare for it. When the hearts of our young men, through the blessing of God upon domestic piety and the fidelity of pastors, shall be turned to the Lord, and prompt to answer the prophetic question, "Whom shall we send, and who will go for us?"-" Here are we, send us!"-there must be large provision for their preparation for the ministry. The priests' lips are to keep knowledge; but it must be first acquired. Instead of two or three starveling schools of the prophets, we need one, at least, in every diocese; and one, larger than all the rest, to train up missionaries for the world. Nor is the Church's duty done, when men are educated for the ministry. Flesh and blood, though it be the preacher of the everlasting Gospel, must still be clothed and fed. The labourer is not only worthy of his hire, but, now that miracles are ceased, must be dependent on it for his "daily bread." The "Gospel of the kingdom" must be sent to men, not wait till men send for

it. Who sent for Jesus Christ from heaven? What human message called the apostle into Macedonia? How long before Athenian wisdom, or Corinthian fashion, or Ephesian wealth would have sent after Paul and Barnabas? The application to the Gospel of the rule of political economy, which makes the demand and the supply reciprocal and equal, is most unphilosophical. Men do not want the Gospel. They do not want its strict morality. They do not want its penetrating holiness. They do not want its free salvation. They think that they are rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and do not know that they are wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked. Before men know that they have need of Christ, he must be preached to them. "How shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach except they be sent ?" Our supply must precede, and create the demand. The Church, whose privilege it is to "preach the Gospel to every creature," has also the privilege to "be at charges" for it. And it is a privilege. "It is more blessed to give than to receive." The highest happiness, and most transcendent glory is His, who openeth his hand, and filleth all things living with plenteousness. Next to His, will be the happiness and glory of his spouse, the Church, when, roused to the dignity of her high calling, and supplied with riches, as from a river, she too can open her hand, and satisfy the longings of every living soul.

The offerings of the Church, for the current year, have amounted to $1717. I am sincerely thankful for thus much; but the diocese needs more. If you could know the difficulty which I experience, in providing, from this scanty pittance, for the wants of feeble parishes, and suffering clergymen, I am persuaded you would set about the remedy in earnest. The largest amount received in any year, has been about 1800 dollars. Let it be observed, and remembered, 700 persons, paying 5 cents every week, would have contributed, in one year, a larger sum. Is this the rank and file of churchmen in New Jersey? Is this the maximum of individual contributions? Is it only after this measure that the Lord hath prospered you? Are you contented that, for the next year, He measure His blessings by the standard of your practice? Brethren, you are my constituents. You set me here to watch for souls. I am but your almoner. I can but apply your alms. You are my estate. I can draw only upon you. Shall I not draw? Or will you permit my draught to be dishonoured? We need, imperiously need, in addition to all that is now called for in aid of feeble parishes, the entire support of at least two missionaries to travel through the diocese. There are places in abundance that desire our ministry. There are clergymen in abundance, that desire to come among us. Tell me, brethren, I beseech you, tell me, what I am to do.-Pp. 25-27.

When appeals are made to America as a decisive witness in favour of the voluntary system, these pages may in some sort furnish a reply.

The extract which follows is of a more private and personal nature; but as a testimony to a distinguished person not unknown in this country, and given by one who is authorized to give it, we think it may be acceptable to many of our readers.

To me, the visit to Auburn was fraught with feelings that can never die. It was in that Church, that my beloved friend and spiritual father, Bishop Hobart, for the last time preached the Gospel of salvation, and broke the bread of life; and from an "upper chamber" in that sweet and rural parsonage, his fervent spirit passed from earth to heaven. I had sat at his feet, as my parochial minister; and as my Bishop, been confirmed by him, and admitted to both orders. I had loved him as few men are ever loved. I had enjoyed his confidence and friendship to the full measure of my heart's content. I had mingled my tears with those of our whole communion, at his unlooked for, and, for us, untimely

death. Years had not weakened in my heart the bond of love, now sanctified by sorrow, such as Christians may indulge for those who go before them to their rest. And I now stood where his death-bed stood, and sat where he had met, and, in the strength of the Gospel for which he lived and died, had overcome the king of terrors. It was a sacred scene, a holy hour; and if some natural tears were shed, they were not the tokens of a sorrow without hope. Bishop Hobart was not the man of his own age, merely. Indeed, it may be justly said, he lived before his age. His rapid intellect anticipated the deductions of other men's experience; and what his far-reaching spirit could not but foresee, his fervent nature could not but proclaim, when it concerned the peace and honour of the Church of God. The time has come already, when those who doubted then, admit the accuracy of his prospective eye, and honour his intrepid and uncompromising spirit. The principles for which he lived, and for which he laboured, with all the powers of his great mind, have carried forward, through the blessing of their divine and holy Author, the Church, in whose service he died, to a point of elevation which even his sanguine nature could not have anticipated. It is but the beginning of the triumph. Evangelical truth and apostolic order," is to be the watchword of increasing millions. Increasing millions, in the ages yet to come, will hold the name of HOBART in increasing honour, as a devoted preacher of the Cross, a dauntless champion of the Church of Jesus Christ.-Pp. 22, 23.

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II. The Charge, which was delivered on the first day of the annual con vention, is on "the Pastoral Office," with reference especially to admirable wisdom as a divine provision, and its immense responsibility as a human trust."

Having illustrated in a brief but satisfactory manner the first position, the bishop follows out into its details, in the second division of his subject, the apostle's farewell exhortation to the presbyters of Ephesus:- -"Take heed, therefore, unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood;" placing by it in juxta-position " that most touching strain of the Apostle Peter, Feed the flock of God, which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock and when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.'" Did our limits permit, we should gladly make copious extracts; but we must be contented with doing little more than recommending this charge, as full of valuable matter, and as written in a tone and spirit admirably adapted to give to its earnest and forcible appeals their full effect. We make room only for the conclusion.

Finally, beloved brethren, that this exulting record may be yours, and yours the recompense reserved in heaven for them that shall turn many to righteousness, take heed, not only to yourselves, but to all the flock "over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers." "Preach the Gospel. "Be instant, in season, out of season.' Reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and doctrine." Grudge not of your labours for their salvation whom Jesus purchased with his blood. By faithful diligence in all the parts of the ministry which you have received of the Lord, magnify and make the most of your great office. Let your continual testimony to all men be the same, "repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ." Teach them in public, not only, but from house to house. Engage them in the study of the