I might observe, that numerous religious books have been purchased by the subscribers from a perusal of the advertisements on the wrappers of the Magazines. C.

THE CHURCH.

Two neighbours in Ohio, for fourteen years, were harassing each other in a law suit about a farm. Towards the close of that period they were both in a consumption, and so enfeebled, that neither was able to dismount at the court-house door without assistance. But that term passed, and the case was still unsettled. The plaintiff now felt that he should not live to bring his suit again into court, and saw that his antagonist was not likely to live as long as himself. He stated his belief that both would be in their graves in a fortnight, and proposed that, before parting, they should forgive each other, so that there might be some probability their next meeting should be more like that of neighbours, than any one had been for the last fourteen years.

The defendant was moved by the unexpected appeal. But the long-cherished animosity had taken too deep root, and he declared with an oath that he would never forgive his prosecutor.

They separated, and before a month had elapsed, they met, if at all, in eternity. The law suit has descended to another generation, and the prospect is, that the obstinate spirits of the original parties will descend with it as an irreparable appurtenance.

The case is affecting, as a sad illustration of the blighting influence of contention upon individuals. But I confess I have forgotten the farmers in the melancholy semblance which it seems to bear to the present state of the church.

Read the five chapters of the gospel by John

following the thirteenth; mark their spirit, remember the time in which the events occurred, and the words were spoken; hear the blessed Redeemer calling the apostles "little children," and binding them together by his precepts, and example, and prayer, to love one another as he loved them, and assuring them that this should be the mark by which all men should know that they were his disciples. Turn from this to the religious papers, and pamphlets, and proceedings of ecclesiastical bodies, and who does not weep at the contrast? Listen to the private conversation and public debates of the respective parties, and who can identify this exhibition of Christianity with that in the gospel?

I say not a word against the discussion of the great questions which agitate the church. I wish for no concealment or compromise of the truth. But surely the pious, of all opinions and parties, will acknowledge that the case should be decided by legitimate and evangelical means. All the interests of the church demand that the questions should be settled; but we cannot believe that the head of the church will guide to the right decision, whilst his people come before him in two bodies as litigants, instead of approaching him as his one people, to pour out before him their humble, sincere, consistent, supplications, that he would enlighten and lead them.

HINTS TO PROFESSORS ON THE EVIL OF A
WORLDLY SPIRIT.

"If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him."

AH! reader, what is the world? Perhaps you are poor and needy, and think the world here spoken of

refers only to the possession of wealth, and outward concerns of business or pleasure; and therefore that it is not a precept addressed to you. But examine how matters stand with God and your soul. Poverty has its cares, while riches bring a snare, and every other situation in life brings attendant evils and impediments to the growth of grace, and the love of God in the soul. But the words are so solemn, that they demand particular attention; for if the love of the Father is not in us, we are yet "dead in trespasses and in sins," "having no hope, and without God in the world." Awful state! Can it be that any who bear the name of Christ can be in such a case? Ah, let each reader examine, and say, devoutly and heartily, "Lord is it I?"-" Lord is it I?"

If the love of the world is in the heart, there will be but little or no exertion for the salvation of our neighbours, little or no liberality in the cause of God, but little time spent in self-examination, spiritual conversation, or social exercises, with fellowchristians, prayer meetings will not be prized, the temper but little watched and subdued, holy affection but little cherished, and the benevolence of the gospel, which breathes peace and good-will to the whole family of man, exist but in name.

This is a melancholy picture, reader, of a worldly professor; nothing is said of gross outward sin and inconsistencies, for such openly declare the heart to be enmity against God; but in this case there is need for scrutiny, lest, with the outward name of Christian, these fruits be wanting, and the evils cherished which should be watched and deplored. Ah, reader, cry mightily to God, if in any measure conscience testifies against you; deeply deplore a worldly spirit; it makes you barren and unfruitful in the church and the family circle; it withholds spiritual joy and peace in public worship; and on a sick bed, and in a dying hour, it will be terrible indeed. No peace

then; no bright prospect of heaven; no anticipation of joining the song of the redeemed or looking forward, with transport, to meet some ransomed spirit led by your instrumentality to the Redeemer's feet. Oh what a sacrifice for the indulgence of a worldly spirit: reader, tremble at the thought of it, and from this hour pray that the spirit of Christ may abide in you, that you may be possessed of that "faith which overcometh the world," that you may be ❝ crucified with Christ," become" spiritually minded, which is life and peace," and henceforth live to his praise who "was not of the world," and whose intercessory prayer shewed his concern for your prosperity. "Father I will not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil."" Then will your peace flow as a river;" and " your light shine" to the glory of God your T. N..

Saviour.

REV. J. SAUNDERS'S CHAPEL, AT SYDNEY,
NEW SOUTH WALES.

[With an Engraving.]

Ir is to us a matter of peculiar satisfaction to present our readers with a view of a chapel which has been erected at Sydney, New South Wales, from the regard which we entertain for the estimable individual for whose ministrations it has been built, from his kindness in sending over the design to appear in this miscellany, from the interest which the -British colonies excite in our minds, as well as from its relation to the special subject of our publication, the congregation having been so recently collected, and the chapel built with such rapidity as to bring it quite into the character of a revival o religion.

REV. J. SAUNDERS'S CHAPEL, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES.