with whom he lived very happily, in mutual love and harmony, near seven years.

In 1749, Dr. Newton published his splended edition of Milton's "Paradise Lost ;" with notes, in 4to. and afterwards "Paradise Regained;" and the other poems of Milton; and by the different éditions which he published of Milton's poetical works, he gain. ed, as he says himself, "more than Milton did by all his works put together."

In 1754, he lost his father, at the age of 83; nd within a few days, his wife, at the age of 38. This was the severest trial he ever underwent, and almost overwhelmed him. At that time, he was engaged in writing his dissertations on the Prophecies; and happy it was for him; for in any affliction, he never found a better or more effectual remedy, than plunging eep into study, and fixing his thoughts as intensely as he possily could upon other subjects. The first volume was published the following winter; but the others did not appear till three ears afterwards, as for the encouragement of his work, he was appointed, in the mean time, to preach the Boyle's lecture. The bishop informs us, that 1250 copies of the Dissertations were taken at the first impression, and a 1000 at every other edition; and though (says he) some things have been published since up/n the same subjects, yet they still hold up their heads above waer; and having gone through five editions, are ready prepared for another. Abroad too their reception hath not been unfavorable; if accounts from thence may be depended upon." They wer translated into the German and Danish languages; and receives the warmest encomiums from per sons of learning and rank.

In 1757, he was made prebendary of Westminsters and the same year, he was appointed sub-almoner to his majesty. In September, 1761, he married a second wife. He was then in immediate expectation of a bishopric, and conceived that a wife would be very necessary in that situation. Of his reasons for taking a wife, he himself gives us the following account: his time and attentior much divided, even by the cares of his little family. The study of sacred and classic authors, ill agreed with accounts of butchers' and bakers' bills; and by daily experience, he was convinced more and more, that it was not for man to live

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alone, without a help-mate for him. And especially, when he had some prospect of a bishopric, fresh difficulties and troubles open ed to his view. There would be two houses at least to be furnished; there would be a greater number of servants to be taken there would be a better table and public days to be kept; and he plainly foesaw, that he must either fall a prey to servants, or must look out or some clever sensible woman to be his wife, who had some knowledge and experience of the world; who was capable of superintending and directing his affairs; who was a prudent manager and economist, and could lay out his money to the best advantage; who though she brought no fortune, yet might save one, and be a furtune in herself; who could supply his table. handsomely, yet no expensively, and do the honors of it in a becoming manner; wh had no more taste and love of pleasure, than a reasonsable woman hould have, who would be happier in staying with her husband a home, than in perpetually gadding abroad; who would be careful ad tender of his health; and in short, be a friend and companion où all hours."

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From these consideratios, the bishop was induced to take his second wife, who was the widow of the rev. Mr. Hand, and daughter of John lord viscount Lisburne; and the same month, he was nominated to the bishpric of Bristol. It appears, that at this time, as well as afterwards, Dr. Newton was much in favor with the earl of Bute and the process dowager of Wales. In the year 1764, he was offered the pimacy of Ireland, which he declined; but in 1768, he accepted the deanery of St. Paul's, which in connexion with his bishopric, he declared to be all the preferments that he desired. He was ften troubled with ill-health but he lived to be upwards of seventy-ight years of age, and died on the 14th of February, 1782. A nonument was erected to his memory, by his widow, in Bow-church, Cheap-side, of which he was 25 years rector.

In 1782, the works of Dr. Newton, ishop of Bristol, and some account of his life, and anecdotes of his friends, were pub lished in three volumes, 4to. and afterwards reprinted in six volumes, 8vo. The anecdotes of his friends and acquaintance, and of his own times, are not unentertaining; but there is in them much partiality, and much misrepresentation. He had strong pre

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judices, and was apt to judge very unfavorably of those whose sentiments in religion or politics were different from his own. The character given by him of the members of both houses of parliament, in opposition to the court, about the year 1780, is grossly unjust; and his account of the riots in London at that period, is written under the influence of great prejudices, and some of the facts are much misrepresented. The bishop has also made some absurd observations on the contest between Great Britain and the American colonies. Indeed, whatever merit bishop Newton might have as a divine, he appears to have had no merit whatever as a politician. His observations on this subject, are scarcely ever deserving of the least attention. He appeared to have no just ideas of civil and religious liberty. In his "Letter to the New Parlia ment, with hints of some regulations which the nation hopes and expects from them," published in his works, are some sentiments so despotic, so injurious to the common people, and so unworthy of an English bishop, as to be better adapted to the government of Turkey, than to that of Great Britain. In the character of literary men of his own time, he is also not always perfectly im. partial. In the parallel which he has drawn between bishop Warburton and Dr. Jortin, he is partial to Warburton, aud does not do justice to Jortin.

Bishop Newton's Dissertations on the Prophecies, are a very valuable work, and are comprehended in three volumes, 8vo. separate from his other works. His other works consist of dissertations on various theological subjects, occasional sermons, and epis. copal charges. Of these dissertations, &c. the following is a brief account of the titles

Dissertations. On Moses and his Writings-History of the Creation and the Fall-Antediluvian World-Deluge and the subsequent history of Noah-Confusion of Languages, Dispersion of Mankind, and Origin of Nations-Abraham--Offering up Isaac -State of Religion in Abraham's time-Subsequent Patriarchs -David and Nathan-Religious Melancholy-God's Omnipresence-Goodness of God-Religion our Pleasure-and Comfort. -Government of our Thoughts-and of our Tongues-Men the authors of their own Misery or Happiness-Cheerful and wounded

Spirit-Flattery-Reproof-Agur's Wish-Public WorshipDreams-Abuse of Names and Words Modesty and Shame-Learned Pride Philosophy of the Scriptures-Expediency of the Christian Revelation-Written Word-John the Baptist-Our Lord's incarnation-NativityTime of it-Names of Jesus and Christ-His Private Life-His Temptation-Fasting, &c

The Lord's Prayer-Daily Service of the Church--Christ's Miracles The Demoniacs-Blasphemy against the Holy GhostParable of the Tares Heresies and Schisms-The two great Commandments-Parable of the Talents-Mark, ix. 49, 50The Prodigal-Luxury-Woman of Samaria-Our Lord's Eloquence-Christianity true Liberty-Christian Sacraments-Infi delity of the Jews-Sufferings of Christ-His ResurrectionAscension-Use of Reason in Religion-Mysteries-Long Life of St. John-St. Paul's Eloquence-Before Felix-At Melita -Confirmation-Love of Novelty-Running in Debt-St. Paul's Description of Charity-Self Knowledge-Anger-Beauty of Virtue-Conversation-Appearance of Evil-Prevalence of Popery-Angels-Infidelity of the Present Age-Recompence of Reward-Sin which easily besets us-Romish Clergy Lords over God's Heritage Cessation of Miracles-Difficulties of Scripture -Intermediate State-General Resurrection-Judgment-Final State and Condition of Man.

"Occasional sermons. Forms of prayer at St. Mary le Bow, in 1745-Pharisaism and popery paralleled at ditto, on account of the rebellion in 1745-Before the House of Commons, on the general Fast, December 18, 1745-At the consecration of Dr. War. burton, January 20, 1760 [Mark iii. 14.]—Before the king, on the Day of his Accession, 1761 [1 Peter ii 17.]-The Good Samaritan at Bristol, for the benefit of the Infirmary-On Moderation: before the Lords, January 30, 1764-The gospel preached to the Poor-On the Imperfect Reception of the Gospel before the Society for the propagation of the Gospel, February 17, 1769 [Joh. x. 16.]

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Episcopal Charges. On reading the Scriptures-Increase of Popery-Licentiousness of the Times-Late attempts against the Church-Dissuasive from Schism.

In his Dissertations on the philosophy of Scripture, bishop Newton enumerates and answers the common objections which infideli ty hath alledged to invalidate its credit. At the conclusion, by way of strengthening the cause of religion, by illustrious examples drawn from the fields of philosophy, he gives the following account of four of the most eminent that Britain hath to boast of, viz. lord Bacon Boyle, Locke, and sir Isaac Newton.

"The first was, perhaps the most universal genius that ever appeared in this country, or in any other. He made the laws of his country his particular study; and was promoted, by his superior merit in his profession, to the highest employment in the state: but his active, comprehensive soul was not confined or limited there. He ranged through all arts and sciences, shewed wherein they were defective, chalked out the method how they might be improved; and the advancement of learning, that hath been made since his days, hath been chiefly owing to a pursuance of his schemes, by treading in his footsteps, and tracing and deducing the rivers, whereof he discovered the springs and sources. His writings (the principal of them being written in the learned language) have done infinite honor to the nation; and in all of them, even those of them which are not professedly written upon divine subjects, there is yet a great spirit of piety and religion; and we plainly see his reverence of the scriptures, by his frequent allusions to them, and citations from them. His noted axiom was, "That a little philosophy inclineth man's mind to Atheism; but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion;" and he placed theology at the head of all learning, as the highest perfection and attainment of hu

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"The second was of noble family, and applied himself chiefly to experimental philosophy: and what was the consequence of his searches into nature, but having a more profound reverence for the God of Nature? It is related of him, that he never mentioned the name of God, without a solemn pause in his discourse; so far was he from treating it lightly or irreverently; so full was his mind of pious love and veneration. Amidst his numerous philosophical writings, he found time also to write upon religious subjects. He wrote a treatise particularly on the excellency of theology, compared with natural philosophy, and another of the style of the