It has happened unfortunately for Lord Nelfon's fame, that the news of his victory did not reach England before the fecond edition of thefe poems was printed. May we prefume to anticipate the ftrains in which this unparalleled atchievement will be celebrated by Mr. Colcraft in the next edition ?

But, oh! the glories of that glorious day,

When Nelfon, off the Nile, did get the fway!
When he with force inferior 'tack'd the French;
Nine opponents did take, and three i'th' fea did drench!
For which, the Sultan grand exulted high;

And Nelfon's fame has reach'd the lofty sky!

ART. 17. Hezekiah, King of Judah; or, Invafion repulfed," and Peace reftored: a facred Drama-Of national Application at this awful Crifis. Infcribed to the mat Noble the Marchionefs of Salisbury. 8vo. 1s. 6d. Nicol. 1798.

The author draws a parallel of the King of England, and the prefent circumftances of this country, and Hezekiah King of Judah. It is very fpirited, and in parts very poetical; and what is, in the prefent inftance, as much to the purpose, it breathes throughout an ani mating piety and loyalty. We would have inferted the Ode to Peace at the conclufion, if we had not this month been too much preffed with temporary matter.

NOVELS.

ART. 18. Norman Banditti, or the Fortress of Coutance; a Tale, By Felix Ellia. Two Volumes. 12mo. 8s. Lane. 1798. However reluctantly we may, in general, toil through the pages of works of the above denomination, we are occafionally compenfated for the labour by the acquifition of fomething valuable and ingenious; as in the inftance of the prefent performance. Uncontaminated with that indelicacy of fentiment, and that luxuriance of defcription, whofe obvious purpofe is, first to inflame, and then to corrupt; unadorned with thefe meretricious decorations which are intended to enfnare the ignorant, but which, in fenfible minds, only excite difguft and contempt, this unaffected tale addreffes itfelf to the heart and the feelings of the reader. The principles of the pureft morality are throughout recommended by folid arguments, and inforced by ftriking examples; the language is, in general, far fuperior to that which diftinguishes the ufual productions of this kind; and though, in fome paffages, fomewhat redundant, and even inflated (the conftant error of very young writers, of which number our author profeffes himfelf to be one) yet is it not deficient in elegance and ftrength. The colouring is vivid; the characters are just and varied; but many of the animated descriptions are written with fuch pathetic beauty, and fhow fuch genuine fenfibility, that a doubt can fcarcely be entertained of the author's being too well perfonally acquainted with the affecting fcènes

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fcenes which his pen defcribes; that under a feigned character he has pourtrayed his own fufferings in early life; that he himself has unmeritedly been the prey of misfortune, and the youthful victim of defpondency. If fuch indeed be the pitiable cafe, those whom thefe pages may principally concern, have only to read, to blush, and stand corrected: for the work before us certainly bears the ftamp of genius, however that genius may want to be difciplined, and its ardour reftrained. Superior talent fheds a luftre on the hand that protects it; and when, by the vigour of felf-exertion under the frown of oppreffion, it is exhibited in all its commanding influence to the world, fevere indeed must be the mental reproaches of those who laboured to prevent its expanfion; who would have fmothered up the hallowed flame in the mift of ignorance, and in exile from polifhed life; and have facrificed thofe, who ought to have been cherished with affection and tenderness, at the fhrine of fordid avarice, and selfish interest.

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Ellinor, or the World as it goes. A Novel. In Four Volumes. By Mary Ann Hanway. 12mo. 18s. Lane. 1798. Contrary to the generality of modern novels, the story of Ellinor becomes more interefting as it proceeds, and the fentence paffed upon Sir Fretful's dramatical exertion in the critic will not apply here. This performance certainly does not want incident; the narrative is neat and fimple; and the whole makes an agreeable publication.

DIVINITY.

ART. 20. A Sermon, preached before the Barking Affociation, on Sunday, the 17th of June, 1798. By Samuel Crowther, A. M. Curate and Lecturer of Barking, in the County of Effex, and Fellow of New College, Oxford. 4:0. 24 pp. 1s. Baldwin. 1798.

Numerous as the difcourfes are which fimilar occurrences have lately occafioned, an attentive reader will difcover in each of them fome difcriminating features of character. Unaffuming good sense, and a profound piety, are the evident characteristics of this now before us: and the text, Pray for the peace of Jerufalem; they fhall profper that love thee," is perfectly well applied to the duty and good confequences of genuine patriotifm. Mr. Crowther, whofe Christianity is evidently as fincere as that of Mr. Rhys, or any enthusiast whatever, moft properly introduces, and very fenfibly ftates, the Gospel authori ties, for taking arms in defence of our country. The example of the good Centurian, Cornelius, is well introduced. We object only to one word in the whole difcourfe, which is "subserve.".

A writer, who chose to deny war to be lawful under any circum❤ ftances.

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ART. 21. A Sermon preached in the Church of St. Margaret, Auguft 1798, before the Armed Affociations of the United Parishes of St. Margaret and St. John the Evangelift, in the City of Westminster, on the Confecration of the Colours, prefented to them by the Right Hon. Viscountefs Belgrave; to which is prefixed, the Ceremony obferved upon the above Occafion. By the Rev. Charles Fynes, LL.D. Prebendary of Weftminster, Minifter of St. Margaret, and Chaplain to the Affociation. Published by Request. 4to. 15. 6d. Hatchard. 1798.

The above may be efteemed among the most refpectable of the fermons preached on fimilar occafions. The arguments are forcibly drawn up, and judiciously arranged; and the conclufion is very fpirited, and expreffed in the moft appropriate language.

ART. 22. A Sermon for the 19th Day of December, 1797, being the Day appointed for a general Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the fig mal Victories attained by his Majefty's Arms in Three great Naval En gagements, over the respective Belligerent Powers united against this Country. By the Rev. L. H. Holloman, Chaplain to the Royal Navy, Svo. Is. The Profits to be applied to the Seamen's Widows and Orphans. Low. 1798.

Our notice of this fermon has been accidentally delayed, and in the interval another victory, furpaffing the three which are here enumerated, has been attained by the bleffing of providence, and the bravery of Lord Nelfon and his fquadron. This discourse is very animated, and highly deferving commendation.

ART. 23. A Sermon for the Benefit of the Margate Sea-Bathing Infrmary. By the Rev. W. Chapman, A.M. Curate of Margate. 8vo. Is. 6d. Payne. 1798.

We hope that this very benevolent inftitution will meet with due encouragement from the public. This is a judicious and well written difcourfe, and will, it is to be hoped, materially affift the object proposed.

ART. 24. A Sermon preached at the Parish Church of St. Michael, Queen Hithe, on Wednesday, March 7, 1798, being the Day appointed for a general Faft, and at Layton, in Effex, on the Sunday following. By the Rev. John Wight Wickes, M.A. of Pembroke College, Oxford, and late Leaturer of Walfall, Staffordshire. Published by Request. 4to. Is. 6d. Hatchard. 1798..

We much like the plain unadorned good fenfe of this difcourfe, and the arguments in behalf of a fuperintending providence are hap pily introduced, and very well made to apply to the circumstances of modern times, and in particular to the French revolution.

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ART. 25. A Sermon, delivered in the Parish Church of Sheffield, to the Original United Lodge of Odd Fellows, on Monday, July 9, 1798 (being their fecond annual Feftival. By George Smith, M. A. Curate of the faid Church, and late of Trinity College, Cambridge. 8vo. 6d. Matthews. 1798.

An odd Sermon, on an odd occafion, and as the title-page announces, to" Odd Fellows." The preacher fays, p. 5, "I thus publicly and folemnly declare, I am totally unacquainted with the fociety by whom I am this day employed." Yet the author is evidently a man of good found principles himself, whatever his congregation might be.

ART. 26. Philanthropy, Religion, and Loyalty, the best Characteristic of a Chriftian Soldier. A Sermon, addreffed to the armed Affociation of the Parish of St. Luke, Cheljea. By the Rev. Weeden Butler, Morning Preacher of Charlotte-Street, Chapel. Printed by Request. $798. The readinefs manifefted by the moft refpectable inhabitants of, and round the metropolis, in armed affociations, demand the thanks, both public and private, of every order of men. To this opinion Mr. Butler has affented, by a very handfome teftimony of approbation from the pulpit, drawn up with feeling and addrefs. It were to be wished, that Mr. B. had omitted the infertion of—" a very short notice", which we obferved in the Dedication; as, from a man at all employed in compofition, of which we have no doubt in respect to the author before us, it could not require much time to compofe a very correct difcourfe upon a fubject at once fo interefting and copious. If an apology was requifite, one fo hackneyed as the above would have been unbecoming to offer; and, if it did not, it is not the best way to claim additional merit, by alledging the short space of time employed upon the subject.

ART. 27. England's Privileges: a Thanksgiving Sermon, preached in the Diocefe of Hereford, on Tuesday, December 19, 1797. By the Re- verend D. Lloyd. 8vo. 15. Dilly. 1797.

Fortunately for this country, its religious order has had ample foope, and abundant opportunity, for the difplay of eloquence, loyalty, and gratitude, during the prefent conteft, in return for that protection which the God of Heaven has afforded, and for the fuccefs with "which he has been graciously pleased to crown our arms. Amongit the number who have fubmitted their labours to the public eye upon thefe occafions, Mr. Lloyd, although he may not claim the first, yet he may demand a refpectable place. His difcourfe is fervent and animated; and he has drawn his parallel with judgment, united with.... precifion. We must, however, notice two or three errors in this Sermon. A mean, as it is here ufed in the fingular number, is nearly, obfolete: but a still more striking fault is manifeft in the ufe of drew: "we might have drew our breath". This furely is not only not claffical, but not even English.

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ART. 28. A Sermon, preached at Lambeth Chapel, on Sunday, March 4, 1798, at the Confecration of the Right Rev. John Buckner, L. L. D. Lord Bishop of Chichester. By John Napleton, D.D. Canon Refidentiary of Hereford, Chancellor of the Diocese, and Chaplain to the Lord Bifbop of Hereford. Published by Command of his Grace the Archbishop. 4to. 24 PP. IS. Hereford printed. Sold by Robfon, &c. London.

The operation of benevolence as a duty upon the conduct of men in general, as Chriftians, and more particularly as Chriftian ministers, is the fubject chofen by Dr. Napleton for his difcourfe. "We cannot imagine," fays he, any rational scheme of morality, in which the duty of active benevolence will not conftitute an effential part. Whether the theory be directed to private or focial happiness; whether it be founded in the dignity, or the weakness, of human nature; whether in its original perfection, or in its adventitious depravity; or whether, laftly, it be refolved into the will of God; thefe different principles will lead to the fame conclufion." This is the theme, as it is ably proposed by the author, and it is handled with skill and propriety.

MEDICINE.

ART. 29. One Hour's Advice, refpecting their Health, to Perfons going out to the Island of Jamaica; with a Defcription of the Island. By R. Wife. 12mo. 70 Pp. 1s. 6d. Johnfon. 1798.

One hour's attention, and eighteen-pence to pay, will furely be well bestowed by the clafs of perfons described in the title-page. The directions are extracted from that excellent work, Long's Hiftory of Jamaica, which being beyond the reach of ordinary purchasers, we cannot too much commend the humanity of the compiler who has thus rendered them more easy of attainment. He has been, he fays, in the Inland of Jamaica for nearly two years, " during which time the difeafes of the climate, and particularly that fatal malady the yellow fever, have raged with uncommon violence. Thousands have fallen around him during that period, many of whom might perhaps have been preferved to fociety, if they had been fo fortunate as to have had their attention directed to the Chapter of Regulations for the Prefervation of Health in Jamaica, which are fo clearly laid down by our hif torian (Long) and fo eafy to be complied with, that it would be finning against common fenfe not to conform to his directions, particularly during the rage of any epidemic diforder." Mr. Wife conceives that he owes his own prefervation, under God, to a strict attention to these rules. A stronger recommendation cannot be given.

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