ly to embrace his sentiments, than twenty angry disputants, who humour the pride and the malignant passions of their own party, but disgust and prejudice the minds of all who differ from them:-" Put on, therefore, as "the Elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long suffering; forbearing one another, and forgiving one "another, if any man have a quarrel against any; even

as Christ forgave you, so also do ye."-Neither let it be inferred from your conduct, that the zeal of Calvinists is chiefly shewn in trying to proselyte others to their tenets; but that they are far less active in seeking the conversion and salvation of sinners, than their brethren whom they call Arminians. If indeed we are true believers, God hath made use of means and instruments to effect the purposes of his everlasting love towards us: and what is there in our peculiar opinions, that should render us less desirous of being his instruments in communicating the same blessings to others, or less sanguine in our expectations of success while using his appointed means? And what other stimulus can we want to excite our most self-denying, perilous, and zealous endeavours to spread his Gospel, than the special distinguishing love of God our Saviour, so freely shewn in delivering us from the wrath to come, and calling us to his eternal glory, by Jesus Christ our Lord?

Finally, my Brethren, if you have attained to a scriptural assurance of your calling and election, give diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: remember from what a dreadful state you are so won

derfully delivered; how free to you this deliverance; what a price it cost your Redeemer; and what he hath done for you, and prepared for you. While you rejoice in the Lord, rejoice likewise in your tribulations, and rejoice in the hope of the glory of God, in all your conflicts and temptations: and let "the love of "Christ constrain you to live no longer to yourselves, "but to him, who died for you, and rose again.' "Be ye therefore stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord; forasmuch as ye know "that your labour is not in vain in the Lord."

END OF VOL. II.

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Commendations for Scott's Writings.

THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM RESPECTABLE MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL IN THE UNITED STATES.

The Works of Dr. Thomas Scott are, in our estimation, among the most valuable publications of the present day. Every lover of evangelical truth in its purity, may expect both edification and entertainment from the perusal of them. The author appears to have the happy talent of discussing religious topics, so as to avoid enthusiasm or fancifulness on the one hand, and formality and dulness on the other. He is solid, discriminating, and perspicuous; and at the same time interesting and practical. Persuaded that we shall render an important service to the cause of genuine piety, if we can be instrumental in extending the knowledge and influence of such publications, we freely give this testimony in their favour, with a view to promote their circulation among those with whom our names have any influence.

ASHBEL GREEN, Senior Pastor of the 2d Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia.
JACOB J. JANEWAY, Junior Pastor of Do.

JAMES P. WILSON, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Do.

ARCHIBALD ALEXANDEŘ, Pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church, De.
GEORGE C. POTTS, Pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian Church, Do.

COMMENDATIONS FROM NEW YORK.

The character of Dr. Scott, as a Divine, and a Writer, has become so generally known, and so highly esteemed in this country, especially since the publication of his excellent Commentary on the Scriptures, that little, it is presumed, need be said to recommend his writings to pious and judicious readers. In all of them that we have seen, there is such a vein of piety and good sense; so much proof of sound learning, of warm attachment to evangelical truth, and at the same time, of laudable Catholicism, that we take it for granted, a well executed edition of his Miscellaneous Works, will be generally acceptable to the religious public.

JOHN RODGERS, Senior Pastor of the Presbyterian Church, New York.
SAMUEL MILLER,
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PHILIP MILLEDOLER, Pastor of the New Presbyterian Church, Do.
JOHN N. ABEEL, One of the Pastors of the Reformed Dutch Church, Do.

EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM THE REV. DR. ISAAC S. KEITH, CHARLESTON, S. C.

"I am much pleased with your design of printing an American edition (from the last edition just published in London,)

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of Scott's Works in five volumes octavo; containing all his Treatises, Sermons, Essays, &c. Dr. Scott is with me a favourite author. As, in his most excellent Commentary on the Old and New Testaments, so in all his other works, that I have seen, he displays great strength of mind, a correct judgment, extensive reading, a profound and accurate acquaintance with every subject of theology on which he writes; an ardent zeal in maintaining evangelical principles, and a worthy and amiable spirit of candour and charity towards those who differ from him, on subordinate points of doctrine, or respecting forms of christian worship, and modes of church government. I am not indeed acquainted with the works of any divine, which to me appear to be better adapted at once to inform the mind, and to influence the heart; to exhibit clear and impressive views of the nature and harmony of the grace and truth revealed in the sacred Scriptures; and to recommend the holy practice becoming the belief and profession of the Gospel of Christ, and that hope of salvation and eternal life, which is founded on the atonement, righteousness and intercession of the divine Redeemer, and the renewing, sanctifying agency of the Spirit of God."

ISAAC S. KEITH.

EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM ALBANY,

"The works of the Rev. Thomas Scott as far as we have seen them, we esteem excellent and peculiarly useful. They are written in a plain, neat, and perspicuous style, and abound with matter which indicates a sound judgment, extensive reading, and unaffected piety in the writer. Having been led in a way that he knew not, by that God who made him a chosen vessel to preach his gospel: his experimental knowledge of divine truth is deep and accurate. His principles, which are those that generally pass under the name of Calvinistic, are explained with clearness and precision, and 'defended with christian moderation and firmness. We therefore do not hesitate to recommend his writings to the attention of all who love Jesus and salvation by free grace, for their establishment in faith and their growth in the divine life."

J. B. ROMEYN, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church, Albany.
JOHN M. BRADFORD, Minister of the Reformed Dutch Church, Do.

EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM THE REV. DR. JEDEDIAH MORSE, CHARLESTOWN.

"I am pleased to learn, that you intend publishing the whole of Dr. Scott's Works, in five octavo volumes. I have read a part of these Works. They are excellent, and cannot fail to gratify and improve that portion of the community, who

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relish gospel truth in its simplicity. Few authors have so happily blended christian piety, sound sense, and correctness and perspicuity of style. I wish you to place my name on the list of your subscribers."

Yours, &c.

J. MORSE.

EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM THE REV. ROBERT CATHCART,

YORK, PENNSYLVANIA.

"To any person acquainted with the Rev. Dr. Scott's Commentary on the Bible, it is unnecessary to recommend his other writings: let it suffice to say, that the same piety, perspicuity, acquaintance with scripture and human nature; and sometimes greater energy of expression, are conspicuous throughout all his works. On religion and subjects connected with it, he is certainly the greatest author now living."

ROBERT CATHCART.

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Sentiments on Resignation.

The pious and refined taste of christians is invited to this excellent performance, and to a subject of much (though little thought of) importance to the Christian Pilgrim. It is written by the Rev. Rosewell Messinger, Pastor of the First Congregational Church in York, District of Maine. A gentleman who has been blind four years, and though experiencing excruciating pain, and tiresome debility, produced this work by aid of an amanuensis. The publication has been patronized by a great number of respectable characters in New England. Subscribers names occupy 8 pages of the book. The author says he is forbidden "to aspire after scientific distinctionWhile Homer, Milton, and Saunderson inherit the heights of fame, his greatest desire is to be found, in an humble attitude, at the feet of Jesus."