laid aside." Dr. Gibbons being written to on the subject, the following is a portion of his letter in reply:-"Dr. Watts and my self were one day in a free converse together, when the subject of baptism was in troduced, and he expressed himself to this purpose:"That he had sometimes thought of a compromise with our Baptist brethren, by their giving up their mode of baptism, by immersion, on the one side, and our giving up the baptism of infants on the other; as he had not observed any benefit arising from the administration of the ordinance to in

fants.""

COZENS versus PUGH.

MY DEAR CHRISTIAN BROTHER,-In the name of God, I ask you to come to the help of the Lord-to the help of the Lord against the mighty, by assisting me to republish and circulate my controversial work, entitled, "Philip Pugh's Adjustment without Divine Authority; or, the Adjuster adjusted, and the False Witness detected, and condemned by his own words;" containingThe History and Mystery of Arminianism, ism,-Twelve Reasons against Free-will,-The History and Mystery of AntinomianTwelve Objections against Man's Power to It appears, then, that Dr. Watts would believe,-Twelve Arguments in favour of have conceded the point of the baptism of Final Perseverance, -Twelve Reasons why infants, had there been any probability Christ must bring his Sheep,-Twelve Apthat the Baptists would have conceded that plications of the word "world,"-Ten Mysof Immersion; and would have agreed that, tic Names of False Teachers,-Ten Aspects in future, all persons in the Baptist churches of the Love of Christ,-a Ten-fold Aspect should be sprinkled, if the Independents of the Sons of God,-Ten Errors involved would agree that none among them, in in Universal Redemption,-Seven Reasons their churches, except professed believers, why Christ is called the "Covenant,”—The should be baptized. Now this concession, Seven-fold Service of Christ,-Christ, the from so eminent a man as Dr. Watts, serves Foundation, laid in a Seven-fold Sense,to prove that there was a conviction on his Seven Ends of the Earth, -Twenty-one of mind that there was no necessity that any Jehovah's absolute "I wills,"-Seven Quepersons except believers should be baptized, ries to the Arminian,-The Bible against as "he had never observed any benefit to Wesleyanism,-How far a Reprobate may arise from the administration of baptism to infants." So that it appears the condi- go in a Form of Godliness; together with many other controverted points. Price 2s.; tion of the compromise was, the Independ-handsomely bound, 2s. 6d. ents giving up the baptism of infants.

I have received high commendations from men of God in various parts of the world, but the highest commendation is the following review of Mr. Pugh's work, which appears in the "Christian Ambassador" for this month— -a quarterly review issued under the sanction of the Conference of Prim

But Dr. Watts ought to have known the Baptists better than ever to imagine it possible for them to give up entirely scriptural baptism in order to accomplish any object. The Baptists consider Immersion not as the MODE of baptism, but as the thing itself. They hold that baptism is the religious imitive Methodists:mersion of a believer in water, and that such an immersion, or covering over in water, performed according to the commission and example of Christ, and the practice of the apostles, is the ONLY Christian baptism.

It would seem, then, in that day, that the Independents would not surrender the sprinkling of their babies, and that the Baptists-more firm then than some of them now are, would not give up the immersion of believers and consent to sprinkling them instead.

"Arminianism versus Hyper-Calvinism: being
Three Letters from Philip Pugh to the Rev.
Samuel Cozens, Baptist Minister. Second
Edition. London: Richard Davies, Primitive
Methodist Book Room.

"The Rev. Samuel

In reading this book, we have been led to regret that (to use a somewhat vulgar saying) the author should have spent so much powder and Cozens, Baptist Minister," appears to be one of shot over such small game. those small men who can only force themselves to the surface of society, and secure public attention, by their powers of mischief, and who, for But alas! in our day a "MARRIAGE" is the sake of notoriety rather than with malicious meditated, which, in its results, would intention, are ever and anon producing commotend to do away with baptism altogether, and tion and trouble by the exercise of their misthus to annihilate baptized churches. How-chievous powers. Mr. Pugh, with the good ever, through mercy, there are yet remain- sense he is known to possess, would probably ing some sturdy ones of the so-called Ana-have treated this little man with the contempt baptist denomination, who, having the Calvinistic extravagances, proclaimed from the of silence, had it not appeared that, by his hypersacred word for their warrant, will not he- pulpit and the press, many of Mr. Pugh's simple sitate to forbid the banns; and among them, but honest people were likely to become unsettled J. A. JONES. in their religious views; and that if Mr. Cozens

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were allowed to go unchecked and unchastised, not only himself and his party, but other uninstructed persons as well, might conclude that no one was competent or had courage enough to grapple with him. Therefore, under the pressure of necessity, Mr. Pugh donned his polemic armour, and administered to this reverend gentleman a series of castigations sufficient to make him a wiser though a sadder man. To say that Mr. Pugh has the better of his antagonist is saying half the truth. He drives him from every position, routs him at every point, leaves him not an inch of ground to stand on,-in short, annihilates him. Mr. Pugh is the type of a sturdy English polemic. He resorts to no double dealing or cunning fence, or wire-drawn metaphysical distinctions, but comes out point blank on the enemy, and, by sheer force of commonsense arguments, storms his entrenchments and wins the fight. Severities of language are sometimes used, but they are as the essence of mildness compared to those of his antagonist; and even in connection with these severities there breathes a spirit of good humour and kindliness. We can very heartily recommend this volume, especially to young ministers, who will find it useful for reference on all the main questions connected with the Calvinistic controversy. Every important passage in the Bible bearing on that controversy is here elucidated and applied in a satisfactory manner; and by means of the [Not having seen either the book or the review we can say nothing on the subject at present.]

Scripture index to the volume, the place whereany particular passage is treated of can be easily found."

The writhings of the enemy indicate that he has been wounded with the wound of a terrible one. Come, then, and help me to bring the ark of truth once more against the Dagon of error-to strike another blow at that idolatrous god Baal-FREE-WILL— ARMINIANISM,-which the Arminians. set up against Christ, and which the mongrel, half-way Calvinists set up with Christ. Let us down with Baal and up with Christ, the sinner's only hope and Saviour; and while pious infidels are singing Wesley's Hymn

"I have a soul to save,"

may we sing the song of Moses-"The
LORD is my salvation." This is the prayer
of yours in the truth,
S. COZENS.

13, Lincoln-street, Bow-road, London, E.,
February 12, 1863.

I shall be glad to receive your name for as many copies as you feel inclined to subscribe for. The second edition (third thousand) is in the press. P. O. Orders payable at Bow-road Office.

Extracts.

Speeches and Prayers of Mr. Henry Dorney, in his last illness, from March 11, 1682 -3, to April 25 following, when he died, being the seventieth year of his age.

(Continued from page 38.)

March 20. He then spake, saying, "The grave is ready for me, and I for it, blessed be God; and oh with what welcome is it to me? How do I delight in it! Oh the general assembly and church of the Firstborn, which are written in heaven; and God the Judge of all, and the spirits of just men made perfect, that I am going to be with. Christ hath stopped the mouth of the roaring adversary (meaning Satan) that he doth not encumber me in the least; and though I have the same matter within me as others have, yet Christ holds me fast, that he hath no power at all to trouble nie."

March 21. Speaking to a friend, he said, "I am like one hurrying towards head-quarters; I long vehemently to be gone out of this present state, and that God would say unto me, "Come away, come away, come up hither."

March 22. In the morning he desired

John iii. to be read; and at those words concerning the change of a new-born soul, he said, "There lies the touch." And at the last two verses, he said, "There is the church." After that, he proceeded to speak to this effect, viz., "Ever since the Lord, in his free grace, took hold of my heart, I have had a sincere reach after him, and a love to him; and I have not dallied with him. I have in some measure walked before him in truth, now these scores of years; and he hath made me to find no ease, nor to take any rest anywhere but in himself, and in being near to him; and what I have done all along, hath been in truth, and with an upright heart. God and I, we were both agreed; he mine, and I his; his concerns I took to be my concerns, and mine were his; and I could never take content in anything but in him; I could get no comfort in any duty, in any prayer, in any ordinance, but in getting nigh to him, in resigning up myself to him, in closing with him, and in having my soul brought over to his will."

March 24. He said, "I know the Lord minds me; I can do but little, but yet I love him."

March 26, 1683. He said, "What a | ings in getting him to be yours. You see poor pitiable thing is a dying creature! the case of a dying friend: I have enThere is no death in dying. One good lift deavoured to live Jesus Christ, and to be would set me free from all." found in him, both in life and in death. I desire that you (speaking to friends stand

March 27. Then he said, “I am useless as one out of the world; I cannot manageing about him) will make it your request, thoughts."

graciously vouchsafed in the sanctuary services. He had the pleasure of presiding over a kindhearted and liberal people, who though not rich in this world's goods, were nevertheless ready to help the poor and needy. Their recent contributions to the Lancashire distressed operatives, arising from the proceeds of collecting cards, made use of by the members of the church and congregation, and public collections in the chapel, amounted to £100. About £100 per annum were distributed amongst their own poor; and the societies connected with the place were efficiently supported in pecuniary matters. Peace and unity had prevailed in the church, together with the activity in efforts to do good which he had indicated. At the close of his address Mr. Bloomfield adverted to the great desirability of more union amongst the Baptist churches in this country, expressing his hope and earnest wish, in warm and energetic language, that such might be the case. He also said, that he considered that the churches and the deacons of

the churches were more prepared for united action than even the pastors themselves appeared to be. After Mr. Bloomfield's address, Messrs. Wyard, Anderson, Williamson, Chivers, Woodard, and Pells, spoken on subjects assigned. Our esteemed and venerated friend, Mr. John Foreman, being prevented staying to the public meeting by a preaching engagement, made some very telling and appropriate remarks at the close of the tea-meeting, on the nature of holiness, and the necessity of the work of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of the children of God, and of personal godliness as an evidence of Christian character.

On the suggestion of Messrs. Williamson and Chivers, as principally addressed to those of the large assembly present, who came from other places, to congratulate Mr. Bloomfield on the occasion, a collection was made as a token of brotherly love and affectionate goodwill to him, which amounted to £10 3s. 104d. The meeting was closed in the usual manner.

Gleanings for the Children.

"THE BIBLE A LAMP."

CHILDREN in large cities may not fully understand what Divid meant when he said, "Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path." When they read these inspired words, they perhaps think of a broad street lighted from one end to the other, so that the traveller can see a long distance before him; and that it was one of these lamps to which David compared the Bible. But David meant more than this. He was once a shepherd boy, and, when a sheep or lamb had strayed from the fold, had in the search for it been belated, until darkness closed around his path. Though homeward bound, how many dangers lay before him ere he could reach his father's house-narrow passes, and slippery places, where a false step would prove fatal! His path was crooked and narrow, and unseen dangers beset him at every step. What would enable him to avoid all these, and keep him in the right path, until he reached his home in safety? The little Syrian lamp, which he carried in his hand-not much more than a torch, not throwing a bright light on all his future course, but shining around his feet, and showing him just where to take the next step, Do you not think he prized his little lamp? Without it he would have wandered in darkness, or perished amid the dangers of the way.

So is the word of God, the precious

Bible, to the Christian, "a lamp to his feet and a light to his path.' His way through the world is narrow and dangerous. But he has his lamp--not indeed to lighten up the whole way, but showing him where to take the next step. That step taken, its rays will enable him to advance yet a little further, and so on, till he has passed through the "narrow way," through the "dark valley," and entered into the golden street of that celestial city where they need no candle, neither light of the sun; "for the glory of God doth lighten it, and R. the Lamb is the light thereof.

ALPHABETS FOR BABES.-No. 1.
BY S. COZENS, REHOBOTH CHAPEL, SHAD
WELL, LONDON.
The Man Christ.

He is-
The Almighty Man,
The Blessed Man,
The Covenant Man,
The Daysman,
The Everlasting Man,
The Faithful Man,
The God-Man,
The Holy Man,

The Invincible Man,
The Just Man,
The Kinsman,

The Lovely Man,
The Merciful Man,
The Noble Man,
The Obedient Man,
The Peaceful Man,
The Quiet Man,
The Righteous Man,
The Statesman,
The True Man,
The Umpire Man,
The Valiant Man,
The Wonderful Man.

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