OBITUARY, MR. J. CURLING. Rev. Mr. Waugh.) at leaving her, I said, "I trust, my dear, you will be kept looking to (In a Letter from his Widow to the the hills, from whence cometh your help." O! what a mercy,' she said, that I have been enabled to look there! I feel, if my happiness depended upon a death bed repent ance, I should have no hope, as I have no power to lift my heart to God but as he gives me strength so to do; but, blessed be his name, I can trust in him, and long to be with him. Once, I hardly believed that I could give you up, but now I can freely resign you to his care. Anticipating her being released from this body of sin, she said, 'There shall I meet my two dear little girls, and perhaps, in a few weeks, this dear little fellow' (looking at the child as it lay beside her); which. proved to be the case. She enjoyed, in general, much of the light of God's countenance; and as her flesh and heart failed her, she found him the strength of her heart, and her portion for ever;' but, at intervals, Satan was permitted to try her faith; but the Lord gave her some sweet views of her personal interest in his covenant, and this was all her salvation and all her desire. She was much refreshed when any Christian friend engaged in prayer for her, which my father often did, whom she was always anxious to see, observing, 'He is a man of prayer.' The visits of her minister were very profitable to her; and she lamented he could not repeat them oftener. Rev. Sir, · FROM the time my dear husband joined the church, his attendance there was constant, as a stated ministry was, in his view, a great privilege, till his health was so much impaired, and his cough so bad, as to prevent his attendance; but as his outward man decayed, his iaward map was strengthened. The Lord was pleased, at an early period of his complaint, to manifest himself to him as God in Christ, reconciling his soul to himself, which, in his darkest seasons, he never lost sight of; for he then would say, if the Lord meant to destroy him, he would never have shewn him such things as these (Judges xv. 23). He always had very humble views of himself. His patience under his affliction, from first to last, surprized every one who witnessed his sufferings. His faith in Christ was steady: "he said he knew in whom he had believed, and could commit his soul into his hands, as a God in covenant with him. He had no will of his own, as it respected his recovery: he always said it is well; just as it should be.' When any one wished him better, he would say, Do you? I would have it just as it is, there is a needs be for it, or it would be otherwise.' When it was remarked that the support of his wife and six small children depended on his health, he said, Dearly as I love them, I can cheerfully commit them to the care of a faithful God.'-About six months ago, when the physician apprized me of his danger, and I acquainted him with it, he cheerfully replied, Well, my love, I believe, when I leave the body, I shall be for ever with the Lord.' He was favoured with a sweet calmi on his soul. He said one day, My joys don't rise so high as some, but this I feel, I can depend upon a covenant-keeping God, for he is my God, and I shall find him so to the end.' He said to me one day, David might well sing as he was on the rock.' I said, "So are you, my love.' He said, Bless God I Two days before her death, she desired me to read the 19th Hymn in the First Book of Dr. Watts; which I did. She continued to repeat many sweet portions of the word of God, and many verses of hymns, expressive of her own feelings. Thus she continued until the 28th of October, when, without a struggle or a groan, she took her flight to Heaven; and the desire of my eyes was taken away from me. One child after another died, and I am left alone; but while my heart bleeds for my loss, I desire to be thankful that she is now, through faith and patience, inheriting the pro mises. W. T. 6 · 6 am; and he that fixed me there is the same yesterday, to-day, and for ever!' About a fortnight before he died, at three o'clock one morning, he was seized suddenly with a vomiting of blood; and brought up near a pint, before he could take any thing, in order to prevent it: I said to him, with anxiety," My dear, this is hard!" As soon as he could speak, he said, with great emphasis, This! this is nothing, this is nothing, when I think of what Jesus suffered he bled, groaned, and died for me!' “I know,” I answered,"strength is promised equal to the day; but 'But,' said he, will you put a but, when God has not. He has promised it, and it shall be given to me.' When peaking of the righteousness of Christ, he said, 'It is in that robe I hope to be found! To some friends who called on him a few days before be died, he said, 'What a mercy, I have not got to seek a God now, for I am too weak; but he that gave me the seeking spirit, enabled me to find himself.' About two nights before his departure he calted me to his bed-side, and said, 6 My time here will not be long; I commit you, my dear, and my dear children to God: he is a great God and a Saviour, and a great Saviour!' He cheerfully added, I shall behold his face, and never, never sin He continued in that serene state of mind till his death. About an hour and a quarter before be left the body, he wished to sit up in a chair, as his breath was got so short he could not lie down. We were alone. It was half past three in the morning. When he was up, he said,' I am very faint. Lord Jesus have mercy upon He took a little wine and water, which revived him. We conversed about spiritual things, I said, "My dear, you will soon hear that voice say to you, as ouce to Martha, I am the resurrection and the life." He said, 'Yes.' Again he complained of faintness; and said, Well might Paul desire to be delivered from this body of sin and death. Lord, give me patience; but thy will be done!' Uttering these words, he laid his head on my shoulder, and fell asleep in Jesus. me!' Thus died a sincere Christian, who supported his profession by a life of the correctest morals; and whose widowed wife and six destitute little children will, we trust, through the considerate sympathy and kindness of God's people, experience the fulfilment of the promise, in the faith of which the husband and the father died: Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive; and let thy widows trust in me.' — Any persons wishing to alleviate this distress, may learn particulars by applying to Mr. Walker, Baker, George Street, Portland Square. . RECENT DEATHS. Sudden Death. Oct. 17, 1810. G. S. Willsher, aged 16, son of Mr. W. surgeon, of Weathersfield, and pupil of Mr. Cribb, surgeon, of Bishop's Stortford. While busy in the shop, and in conversation with his master, he dropped down suddenly senseless, and expired immediately. He was an obedient son ; deservedly respected in his master's family, and among all his friends and companions in the town. It is hoped, his sudden death will make a suitable impression on their minds. Oct. 31st, died, at her son's house in Spital Square, in her 83d year, Mrs. Addington, relict of the late Dr.Addington, formerly minister of Miles's Lane, and Tutor of the Academy at Grove House, Mile End. Nov. 6. Died the Rev. Mr. De Lasselle, aged 84, who has for upwards of 30 years officiated at the burial-ground of Spa-Fields chapel; and is supposed to have interred more persons than any minister in the kingdom: it is supposed not much short of 40,000. Also lately, the Rev. Mr. Newlon, of Norwich, at an advanced age; and the Rev. Mr. Burnham, of London, Baptist Minister, whose funes ral was attended by a great number of his congregation and friends. REVIEW OF RELIGIOUS PUBLICATIONS. Sermons, and other Discourses. By the late Rev. Samuel Lavington, of Bideford, &c. (Concluded from page 444.) IN drawing our observations on these profitable volumes to a conclusion, it only remains that we offer a few remarks up the sacramental meditations and discourses which the first of them contains. The former were delivered to the church over which the author presided, when the members were engaged in celebrating the eucharistic festival; and the latter were spoken to those individuals who, for the first time, commemorated in that ordinance the love of the deceased and risen Redeemer. Simple and unadorned by rhetoric. arts, as are these addresses, yet they are admirably adapted to kindle a spirit of devotion and holy affection, while they serve to impress the minds of church members with the nature and obligations of those specific duties which devolve upon them in their sacred association. We wish that their contents were more prac. tically regarded than they are, by many who enter with too little cautious thought into vis ble relation to Christian Societies. Whether it be owing to a relaxed discharge of pastoral duty, or to the superficial modes of religious discipline which have lately assumed a more ostensible ascendency in the churches, we presume not to determine; but the fact is too apparent, that those peculiar duties which believers owe to each other and to their pastor, are sadly overlooked and neglected. We make no apology, therefore, for the length of the following quotation, which, with all its plainness, gives a fair exhibition of these important relative engagements: I choose rather at this time to remind you of your duty as members of a church, which may be par ticularly considered as a vineyard of the Lord. As a minister of Christ, and a steward of the mysteries of God (although unworthy) 1 expect your diligent attendance upon the Word, and all other ordinances divinely appointed. I am far from wishing to lord it over God's heritage. I would rather obey in my temper and conduct that precept of my Master, Whosoever would be chief among you, let him be a servant to all;'- but this was the apostle's advice, Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves; for they watch for your souls, as those that must give an account that they may do it with joy and not with grief, for that is unprofit able to you.' As Christ himself, and all his faithful ministers in every age, have been opposed and hated, and frequently persecuted, it is your duty to stand by your minister in every trial; you are to afford him all the countenance, assistance, and encouragement in your power; and carefully to avoid every thing that would weaken his hands, or be a hinderance or discouragement in the discharge of his duty. With particular earnestness, I wish to exhort you to pray for your minister. You are not aware with what difficulties he has to contend,-therefore, 'brethren, pray for me, that utterance may be given me; that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mysteries of the gospel ;' that the pleasure of the Lord may prosper in my hands, and that be who soweth, and they who reap, may rejoice together. With regard to your fellow-members, cherish brotherly love. Look upon them as children of the family, as redeemed with the same price, and as heirs to the same eternal inheritance. Bear with one another's infirmities. Do not harshly censure, nor hastily expose the weakness of each other; but put on bowels of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering, for. bearing, and forgiving one another; and, above all these things, put on charity, which is the bond of perfectaess. Watch over one another with a godly jealousy; and if any be overtaken with a fault, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Be faithful and tender in reproving others; be humble and thankful when you are reproved. Be always ready to sympathize with the afflicted; and, as far as you are able, to give them assistance. Take every occasion for spiritual conversation and social prayer, and follow the things which make for peace, and whereby one may edify another. Do all you can to preserve the purity of divine ordinances, and to maintain the honour and privileges of the church to which you have united yourselves;-but I especially exhort you, as a duty which you owe to Christ, to the church, and to yourselves, that you let your conduct be as becometh the gospel." By the grace of God, and by your profession this day, you are as lights set upon a hill; and as the eyes of the world are upon you, the smallest defect will be observed and exposed. There are men who will endeavour to betray into sin, and then publish and exaggerate every failing. Come out, therefore, from among them, and be separate, having nothing to do with sin, and as little as possible with sinners. Some of the deepest wounds which religion has ever received, have been given in the houses of its friends; for the crimes of professors, as they imply singular guilt, so they are always particularly injurious to others. - Whatsoever things, therefore, are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, pure, lovely, and of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." The difficulty of these duties will be no excuse for your neglect; for he that sent you into his vineyard, will assist you in his work; and if you be true to him, he will be ever at. tentive to you. My grace is sufficient for thee,' is abundant encouragement to the weakest of his labourers.' There are some theological works which are more particularly interesting to the students of the original languages in which the sacred Scriptures were written; there are others which attempt the explanation of prophecies, and these afford pleasure to persons who chiefly contem. plate the dispensations of Providence. Publications on religious controversy are the feast of one man, while another is charmed with such as present to his view novel speculations in doctrine; but whoever is desirous to possess a work calculated to advance his knowledge of the things that are excellent,' to improve the best feelings of his heart, to stimulate his practical obedience, and animate his hopes of immortality, let him purchase and peruse these volumes by Samuel Lavington. Christ Crucified, the distinguishing Topic of the Gospel. By the late Rev. R. De Courey, Vicar of St. Allmand, Shrewsbury, 2d Edit. 8vn. 98 Sermons, by the late Rev. R. De Courcy, &c. To which is prefixed, MR, DE COURCcy possessed considerable talents as a writer; and, as preacher, a good degree of popu larity. The spirit and vigour of his language well comported with the zeal which gloried within his heart; and, if at any time the former became pointed and severe, it was but the ebulition of an ardent miud, jealous for truth and righteousness. His sermons on Christ Crucified,' have long been admired and sought afier, for they were extremely scarce, and will well reward the perusal. This is indeed the constant theme of his discourses; a theme always new, when the preacher's talents and the hearers feelings are attained to the pitch of evangelic truths. The other volume has been already noticed by us with approbation (vol. xiii. p. 369); and we are glad to see it reduced within the usual price of modern publications, which is, indeed, necessarily much higher than, for the sake of truth and literature, we could wish. To the latter volume is prefixed a fine portrait, iu the stroke-way, by Mr. Collyer; and both volumes are printed in an uniform and handsome manner. Select Poems, &c. by the late John Dawes Worgan, of Bristol, who died on the 25th of July, 1809, aged 19; to which are added, some Particulars of his Life and Character, by an early Friend and Associate; with a Preface by W. Hayley, Esq. London. 12mo. 7s ALTHOUGH the plan of our publication obliges us in general to pass by what are usually termed Works of Taste, yet we cannot forbid ourselves the gratification of noticing the literary effusions of an amiable youth, who appeared desirous of consecrating all the talents he possessed to the service of true religion. An Extract from the Preface, and from one of the Letters written by our author to Mr. Hayley, will give the reader a just idea of his pursuits and prospects. The very amiable youth,' says Mr. Hayley, whose early compositions appear in the present volume, became known to me by letters a few years ago. I had observed, with pleasure, the modest ingenuous spirit with which he endeavoured to surmount all impediments that might preclude him from literary distinction, for which he pauted, with the natural ardour of a youthful poet. I had admired the grateful docility with which he acquiesced in the advice of friends, who, when he was preparing a juvenile volume for the press, had cautioned him against the dangers of too early publications. I had applauded the spirit and the prosperity with which he appeared as the public eulogist of his beneficent patron, Doctor Jenner; and I entertained a lively hope that my young friend was on the point of beginning a highly promising career, as a student in the University, when the following letter unexpectedly announced to me the overthrow of all his earthly expectations, and led me to contemplate the dying youth with unmingled emotions of sorrow and admiration, and (to speak of him in a phrase of Dryden's) as a probationer of Heaven.'" To William Hayley, Esq. more engage in the ever agreeable employment of writing to you, to return my very grateful though long delayed acknowledgements for your kind packet and affectionate letter of the 7th of March. A few days after their arrival, it pleased the divine Providence, in its infinite wisdom, that I should be attacked with a violent spitting of blood, with its concomitant complaints: For the ten weeks that I remained under Dr. Jenner's roof, his attention and kindness were unremitting; but finding all in vain towards my recovery, he recommended my return home, where I at present am residing with my mother, a candidate for the eternal world, and humbly awaiting the time when this mortal body shall no longer be the frail imperfect residence of the immortal spirit. I inust candidly confess that the messenger of death was a fearful and unwelcome visitant. The anxieties which had harrassed my mind for. a considerable time, were removed by the exertions of my friends, a few days previous to my seizure. I was about to enter the University, with the hope of an honourable and successful course. The pleasures of reciprocal affection (of which you speak in your last letter) were mine in their fullest extent; and I had raised a goodly fabric of renown, in fancy; in contemplating which I often amused my melancholy, but which, unless it be completed by some friendly hand, must fall to the ground, and oblivion must prey upon my name. Bright were my pros pects; but they were the prospects of earth, and rapidly overcast with clouds. Heaven has taught me to lift my hopes, and desires, and views to an eternal land, where what I am to leave in this perishable spot shall be infinitely counterbalanced and overpaid. The prospects now before me shall never be clouded. The cnc ousness of innate depravity indeed I cannot but feel; but I feel also, and I believe and know, that the salvation which was wrought out through the death of the Redemer of mankind, an atonement was effected to expiate the transgressions of the world. In this divine alonement I have sought for pardon 8 S |