"Twas when he bore the wrath of heav'n,

And bled upon the tree,
Thy sins, he said, are thus forgiven,
Therefore-remember me!

Whene'er ambition prompts my soul
To pant for wealth or fame,
O, may this thought my heart control,
That Jesus suffer'd shame :
Tho' rich in glory, he was born

A man of grief to be;
My Saviour thus enduring scorn,
Said-O, remember me!

When tempted to distrust or fear,
And at my lot repine,-
When flatt'ring prospects disappear,
And earthly joys decline;
My Saviour then I'll call to mind,—
His foes and victory;
"Twas then, his sympathy, how kind!
Said O, remember me!

When men with loud professions speak
Of friendship's sacred ties;
Whilst they alone their int'rest seek,
And then their friend despise;
I'll think of Jesus when betray'd,
The trait'rous kiss and fee;
With thorns in mockery array'd,
He said-remember me!

Should foes combine my name to blight,
And those I love beguile,
And wrapt in persecution's

night,

I no where see a smile :
I'll think on Christ at Pilate's bar,-
His friends' apostacy:

His look, then cast on me from far,
Said-O, remember me!

Oft when of free and sov'reign grace,
To dying men I tell,

Truth finds in their cold hearts no place,
Nor turns their feet from hell,-
Like Jesus when in lonely prayer,

I'll suppliant bow my knee;
His fervour, breath'd in midnight air,
Said-O, remember me!

And should I be by grief oppress'd,-
Tho' my frail heart should faint,
By faith I'll lean on Jesus' breast,
And tell him my complaint:
O, then upon his cross I'll think,-
His matchless agony,-
The bitter cup he took to drink,
And said-remember me!

In ev'ry sorrow, ev'ry pain
Which my Redeemer knew,
I hear a voice of love so plain,
It brings him to my view:
His anguish'd soul, his dying breath,
Said, I remember thee;

In life forget me not, in death,

Still there remember me!

Yes-when no more the light of life
My pilgrimage shall cheer,

In the dark vale, whate'er the strife,
He'll banish ev'ry fear;
For when death's Conqueror arose,
He made its terrors flee,
And said, in triumph o'er his foes,
My saints-remember me !

In Judgment, when I meet my Lord,
Still to his cross I'll fly;

And he'll pronounce the gracious word,
Thy record is on high!"

Then with the saints around his throne, In blest eternity,

With palm, and harp, and song I'll own This dear-REMEMBER ME!

ALICIAN.

We have received, in exchange for the Christian Advocate, a regular series of THE EVANGELICAL CHURCH JOURNAL [Evangelische Kirchen Zeitung], from the commencement of the year 1827, till the end of the month of June last. This able miscellany is conducted by Dr. E. B. Hengstenberg, professor of Theology in the University of Berlin, and receives contributions from several of the most distinguished Protestant writers of continental Europe. We shall enrich our pages with occasional extracts from this publication, and

could wish that we had more space to spare for the purpose. It is from this journal, and the Archives du Christianisme, printed at Paris, and from which we have already given a number of extracts, that the real state of religion on the Continent of Europe is chiefly to be learned. The following article (for the translation of which we are indebted to a friend) begins, it will be perceived, a series of communications, relative to the state of religion in France. This is an interesting topick, on which several articles have lately appeared in our publick papers,

and in regard to which authentick information is earnestly desired by the religious publick-Such information we hope to give our readers, by the continuation of the communications promised in the close of the following.

Fxtract from the Evangelical Church Journal of July 11, 1827.

EXTRACT OF A LETTER TO THE EDITOR.

Paris, June 11, 1827. Perhaps no country has, within latter years, experienced such a change in its religious state as France. The Lord really seems to be graciously indemnifying this country, for what it has recently suffered from the doctrines of modern philosophy and from political convulsions.

It is true that hypocrisy is as much to be dreaded at present, as infidelity was some time since; because many, for temporal purposes, clothe themselves with the appearance of a piety, which is altogether inactive and lifeless. But it is equally true, that there are, in all religious communities, amongst us, Christians who rear their building upon the simple foundation of their faith; that many make the radical principles of Christianity the subject of their supreme regard; and that instead of that levity, for which the French have so often been censured, a certain steadiness and desire for truth becomes more and more characteristick of them.

In another letter, I may perhaps describe to you the state of the Catholick church, but at present I shall confine myself to a brief statement of the circumstances and measures to which the Evangelical church here owes her revival, and the degree of prosperity which she has attained.

The formation of a Protestant Bible Society in 1818, was like a signal for the subsequent occurrences. Gentlemen who had hi

therto been but little known to one another, now became closely connected, and an extensive correspondence was carried on among the friends of Bible societies throughout France. Their letters, which were soon after collected in a monthly magazine, bore testimony to the spirit that animated them, and to the doctrine which they professed. Auxiliary societies were formed in the different departments, and the ardour for thus uniting themselves spread with incredible celerity, and was generally attended with the most pleasing conse

quences.

Some friends, about this time, undertook the publication of a religious journal, under the title of Archives of Christianity in the Nineteenth Century (Archives du Christianisme au xix siècle), in order that the increasing activity might be properly regulated, and nothing be taught but the true Protestant doctrine; that is, Christianity in its original purity, and unconnected with Neology, with which it is sometimes confounded. But these gentlemen, by increasing their number, admitted the assistance of men who were not animated with the same spirit. Hence it happened that, in the same journal, essays of quite a contrary tendency appeared. But a change was subsequently made in the revising department, in consequence of which the "Archives" obtained its present character, which it has supported for several years; and it is now the organ, and as it were the rallying point, of all Frenchmen, whose sentiments are evangelical.

Two Christian strangers who happened then to be in Paris, greatly contributed to extend the religious animation. Mr. Wilder, an American merchant, who has since returned to his native country, received under his hospitable roof every friend of the gospel. At his house, frequent prayer meetings were held, which were at last at

tended by great numbers, and produced much good. The other of the two gentlemen, the Rev. M. Wilks, the minister of the small American congregation, is yet with us. He is indefatigable in the many labours which he undertakes, and may justly be called our greatest benefactor. He came to France about the time when the Protestants, in the southern provinces, were persecuted (1815); he went to the scene of distress, and having convinced himself of the sufferings his brethren had endured, and their pressing wants, he asked and received from England large sums for their relief. Thus he soon became acquainted with many ecclesiastics and laymen; he gained their affection, and knew afterwards how to use his influence, for the spiritual welfare of those to whom he had rendered such essential services in relation to their temporal wants. In the mean time, our religious institutions became firmer and more numerous. The Tract Society; The Society of Christian Morality, consisting of Catholicks and Protestants; The Protestant Missionary Society, whose seminary, formerly under the direction of Mr. Galland, but now conducted by Mr. Grand-Pierre, contains six pupils; The Protestant Society for mutual protection and relief; and The Committee for fostering Sunday Schools-were all formed in quick succession, and are all prospering. In the month of April, of every year, they hold their general meeting, and give an account of their respective labours. Many friends to these institutions come at that time to Paris; and from the spirit, which manifests itself in most of their addresses, which in these meetings are generally made ex tempore, we can judge what progress truth has made in each succeeding year. No doubt it will be gratifying to you to hear that such numerous and powerful testimonies were never before given in favour of the gospel, as at

the meeting which we lately attended. We had then the company of several excellent ministers from different departments, and we were rejoiced to see that such men presided over our congregations.

I ought not however to conceal from you, that although much is done in Paris, from whence the Christian animation emanated into the provinces, our spiritual state is yet far from what you might presume it to be. The true church is yet small; many who participate in our institutions, do it more as Protestants than as Christians. The females, and particularly those of the highest stations, give the purest proofs of reviving spiritual life. Amongst them we find some who, possessing the greatest pre-eminence of birth, property, and genius, manifest that simplicity of the children of God, which is the concomitant of true faith; and these may be said to be the heart, about which all true Christians will gradually coalesce.

It is now several years since Christianity has been developing itself in this country, without meeting with any serious external obstruction. A minister at Nismes, it is true, tried to make the German Nationalism popular, by publishing a journal under the title of "Mélanges de Religion et de Morale," which however soon ceased for want of supporters. It is now about two years since the "Revue Protestante" has taken this work in hand. The "Revue" is conducted with great talent, but it seems to degrade every thing evangelical. It unceasingly advocates free self probation, as if this alone constituted the Protestant doctrine. It thus presents to the Catholicks an easy mode of attack, who ask with great propriety whether there can be any thing positive in religion, if after eighteen hundred years since the commencement of Christianity, and after three hundred years since the Reformation, nothing is

yet to be taught but to prove one's self.*

In this letter I have confined myself to some general topicks. In my next I shall make you acquainted with our principal churches, the ministers most eminent for their zeal and spirit, and the laymen, who are chiefly desirous to co-operate with you. On the correctness of my statements you may depend, and I shall endeavour to make them with Christian reserve and prudence. I have the honour to be, etc.

YOUR CORRESPONDENT

IN FRANCE."

ON THE EFFICACY OF THE FAITH OF THE GOSPEL" IN THE PREVENTION AND CURE OF DISEASES.

(Concluded from Vol. VI. p. 554.) 5. Having seen the sentiments and practice of some of the most eminent European physicians, let us now attend to what the American physicians have to say on this important subject.

That great luminary of medical science, Dr. Rush, enumerates "piety towards God, a respect for religion, and a regular attendance upon publick worship, among the duties of a physician." And he advises them, when "setting out in business, to acquire such habits of punctuality in visiting their patients, as shall not interfere with acts of publick homage to the Supreme Being." He also recommends the "reading of the Scrip

tures, as the best means of fortifying the mind against the fear of death."

6. Dr. Bard of New York, was a practical as well as a professing Christian. All the Christian methods for enlightening and renewing mankind, found in him an able patron and a successful advocate. Of him it may truly be said, "he adorned the doctrine of God his Saviour in all things." He showed his faith by his works. The following extract from a memoir of him, by Dr. Ducahet, will make known his character." He was one of those very few physicians who consider it a duty, to advise and admonish their patients in their spiritual affairs. It was his constant practice to procure, or to administer, religious instruction to the ignorant, and spiritual consolation to the distressed. And however indiscreet and officious communications of this kind may be considered by some, he has left upon record his testimony to their usefulness, and to the general good will with which they are received. In not one of the many manuscripts (in my possession) of his annual addresses to the graduates of medicine, does he omit to recommend this practice; and to enforce it by the assurance that, during thirty years of professional life, he had made it an uniform duty; and that he had very seldom regretted his conduct, having found such communications to be generally acceptable, and never productive of injury to the sick. It is very much to be regretted that the example of this

truly eminent' and good physician and that medical men are so apt to is not more frequently imitated, disregard the eternal concerns of their patients, and to imagine that it is even necessary to divert their thoughts from death and eternity. Such conduct is a criminal neglect of a solemn duty, and betrays an insensibility, as cruel as it is dan