5. "Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous."-Bible Version.

6. "Therefore the ungodly shall not be able to stand in the judgment, neither the sinners in the congregation of the righteous."-Prayer-Book Version.

6. "For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish."-Bible Version.

7. "But the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous; and the way of the ungodly shall perish.' Prayer-Book Version.

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Lectures on the Holy Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. By the Rev. R. L. COTTON, D.D., Provost, of Worcester College, Oxford. London: Hatchard. Pp. 352.

The volume before us consists of sermons delivered to the members of Worcester College, Oxford, by their Provost, in the college chapel. We feel truly thankful that the young men under Dr. Cotton's care should be privileged to hear such faithful discourses. In every page we find traces of an earnest love for souls, and a deep affectionate interest in the young men for whose especial benefit these sermons were originally intended.

We cannot refrain from quoting the Provost's dedication of his book. He dedicates it "To his beloved brethren in the Lord, the late and present members of Worcester College, ever objects of his affectionate inter

est and regard with an earnest hope and fervent prayer that their spiritual comfort and welfare may be promoted by the perusal of pages, which may call to the memory of many of them that which they once heard from him."

From what we have learned, we rejoice to say that these are not mere words of course, but really represent the feelings with which Dr. Cotton regards, and the principles on which he deals with, the members of his college. His sermons are not the only expression of the warm interest which he takes in the spiritual welfare of the young men of his college. Every term he seriously and affectionately converses in private with each under-graduate member of his college. He has also an excellent practice of seriously conferring in private with every under-graduate, previously to his attending communion in the college chapel for the first time. We think it right to mention these

things. Oxford has been of late years the scene of so much that is painful to right-minded Christian men, that it affords us peculiar pleasure to mention these facts; and to be assured that the head of one Oxford college, at least, is striving to bring up the young men under his care, in the fear and admonition of the Lord.

The plan of the lectures is thus sketched by Dr. Cotton in his preface. "The first is introductory. The three next in order pertain to the remembrance of Christ. The fifth dwells upon the renewal of the evangelical covenant, as the medium through which the soul is brought to renewed enjoyment of the privileges of the Gospel. The four next comprehend the treatment of the great subject of the participation of the Body and Blood of Christ. Then follow successively an exposition of the relation in which Sacrifice stands to the Lord's Supper; a disquisition on the grant of the Holy Spirit in this Sacrament; an explanation of the Communion with Christ, and with all united with Him, experienced in its celebration, and a review of its eucharistic nature. The moral results of the Sacrament are then considered, in four lectures. The eighteenth and nineteenth speak respectively of the comfort to be found in this heavenly feast, and the mode in which it trains and prepares the soul for its passage from its temporal to its eternal state. The twentieth lecture suggests to candidates for access to the Lord's Table, a plain and practical mode of ascertaining whether they are worthy of enjoying that high privilege. The last lecture presents a summary view of the whole treatise."

We are sure that the pious Christian will find much in Dr. Cotton's discourses to animate his love to Christ, and raise his affections to "high and heavenly things."

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shall only add that the profits of the work are assigned to the new church at Headington Quarry, near Oxford, in the erection of which the good Provost of Worcester has taken a lively interest. Of the great need of a church and resident minister at Headington, our Oxford readers must be fully aware.

The Sub-division and Re-arrangement of Parishes. A Letter addressed to Lord Ashley, M.P., by J. DaVIES, D.D., Rector of Gateshead. Seeleys, London.

It is with great satisfaction that we hail, and recommend to our readers, this very sensible and timely pamphlet. We have long been convinced that nothing can more tend to the interests of true religion in connexion with our Church, than the breaking-up of large parishes into separate and distinct charges; and it is an encouraging circumstance when such a man as Dr. Davies comes forward, to give the result of his reflection and experience; and to shew not only the pressing urgency of the case, but the manageable nature of the difficulties which present themselves. No one can be in a better position to speak of the evils which exist, and we thoroughly enter into his views of the best mode of remedying them. agree with him that it is not expedient to frame districts on too limited a scale; and that there are instances in which the uniting of small parishes is desirable. As it respects schools, &c., it is manifest that a more efficient system can be carried out in a population of 4000 than 400, with comparatively little additional expense; while there is a great advantage in the necessity for an Incumbent to keep a Curate. It is a relief as it respects the wish to have two associated together; and it is the best training for a young Clergyman to be placed under an experienced superior for some years.

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Dr. Davies' scheme for raising the needful supplies we have for some time had our eye upon, and have ventured, in a previous number of this work, to suggest it. He would make the Crown and Chancellor's livings available, but limiting their alienation to those which are under

£400 a-year. The Chancellor's livings, at all events, we would alienate in toto, as well for the putting an end to the worst of all patronages, as for the accomplishment of other Church purposes of pressing importance: especially the augmentation of the poorest livings.

We fully agree with our Author in his view of Trust Patronage. There never was a greater mistake than that of excepting Trust Churches from the late scheme of augmentation. In nine cases out of ten, they have originated from purely benevolent and disinterested motives, and are located in the poorest and most populous districts, while trust patronage, of all others, is the least capable of being abused to selfish or simoniacal purposes. Such abuse we have heard of in high and dignified quarters, but never once in the instance of a trust living. And yet how many such

churches are there at this moment throughout the land, raised and endowed with the greatest difficulty by voluntary contributions, and with little more income for the minister than the interest of the thousand pounds' endowment required by Act of Parliament! We do trust that the removal of this manifest injustice may fall under the serious consideration of the Ecclesiastical Commission now sitting for the division of parishes, and that in this, as well as other most important objects, their labours may lead to the most valuable results.

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WE found the Byron Hotel a most comfortable residence. It is a noble building, close upon the lake, on a gentle eminence, with the high road and fine walnut trees intervening. The lofty spacious apartments are a great luxury in hot weather, and there is a very good table d'hôte: all for the very moderate charge of five francs a day. As it becomes more generally known, it cannot fail to be a spot of favourite resort.

The views from it on all sides are magnificent. There is a singularly lovely glen behind the hotel, extending some miles with varied beauty, and in the lower part with the most lovely peeps of the lake, flanked by the Savoy mountains. In one of my walks up that sweet glen, I was surprised to see the immense quantities of raspberries which women and children were bringing from the higher parts, in baskets, for sale. Never shall I forget the glorious sunsets reflected on the alpine range immediately behind us. That range looks so low that I did not despair of reaching its summit, but on making inquiry, I was amazed to find that it was scarcely less than 5000 feet high. It is a favourite resort of the chamois. I used to go almost every evening to a bridge about half way on the

road to Villeneuve, from which the scene was more exquisite than can be conceived. The long range of picturesque mountains to the east, lighted up with the glowing splendour of the setting sun in the west, over the lake, their natural grey yielding to the shading of pink which tarried for a while, rich and splendid in the extreme, and then gradually left all in its natural aspect; then this gorgeous hue contrasted with the snow topped Dent de Midi with its streaming glaciers; and the calm, peaceful picture of the little town of Villeneuve, with its towers and interspersings of noble chestnuts; and the lake lying at our feet in glassy stillness; altogether it was a scene so exquisitely enjoyable and so entirely riveting, that it was not an easy matter to leave that favourite bridge till the shadows of the evening compelled it.

Then the walks in all directions are delightful. In ten minutes you are at Chillon Castle, where one wishes to forget all about that unhappy man, Lord Byron, and only to think of the reformers and martyrs who in ancient days were imprisoned there for the cause of Christ. still kept as a state prison. Bishop of Friburg and his accom

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plices were confined there for political offences during the late revolution. One day we had an arrival at our hotel of a party of priests, who had come some distance to see their prison, one of the party having been confined there.

The hotel is very central, and convenient for longer excursions. One day we went to Aigle, and from thence to Sepey up the Val des Ormondes. A new road was constructed up this narrow and difficult defile, some years ago, in the hope of carrying it forward to Thun. But it was found too expensive to proceed with. What has been finished is a noble specimen of art, little inferior to the Splugen or Simplon; and the scenery is sublime. The road from Aigle to Sepey, in distance about nine miles, is of the finest surface, and by means of zigzags attains to an elevation of several thousand feet, with singular facility. But let no one in dependence on Mr. Murray, go to Sepey to take up his quarters there. We went prepared to do so, and longing for the cool of that elevation amidst the extreme heat, but we were only too glad that we could return to our comfortable quarters. We certainly found an inn at Sepey, but the good landlady stared at the sight of gentlefolks, and seemed painfully out of her element in preparing for us even the humblest repast. Yet no one should be near the Val des Ormondes without going to Sepey. There is a very good inn at Aigle, as well as at Bex, from which it is easily explored by travellers from Lausanne to Martigny. Another day we went to the salt mines near Bex. The magnificent scenery well repaid us, but the mines are wholly devoid of interest, and not wanting in discomfort.

We traversed a long, narrow passage of several thousand feet, into the bowels of the earth, wet under foot, and deficient in head room, to see literally nothing. The finale was a small, low chamber, with a pool of briny water, and not even the ornament of a single stalactite. There never was a more fallacious "take in.” Yet all was exquisitely lovely

outside, and our large omnibus party returned home, forgetting our grievances in the enjoyment of the glorious

sunset.

One of our Sundays at the hotel was a melancholy one. We heard the occasional report of cannon over the lake on the Saturday evening, but on Sunday morning it commenced most vigorously, and continued all the day from the various towns and villages, in which also there were bands of music and all kinds of merriment throughout the Sabbath. It was the anniversary of the revolution, and thus politics get the better of every religious consideration and duty! Alas, that the Papacy should see Protestantism under so unworthy an aspect! But politics are eating out the very vitals of Christianity in the Protestant cantons. The pulpits have proclaimed politics rather than Christ's Gospel. To this source must be traced in a great measure the spirit of persecution which has prevailed so fearfully, especially in the Canton de Vaud. What a melancholy thing it is to be constrained to make comparisons between the Popish and Protestant cantons, at all in favour of the former! But it is a fact, that while in the Protestant canton of Vaud Christians cannot meet together to worship God according to their consciences under pain of imprisonment and exile, in the Popish and highly Jesuitical canton of Valais, the people are inviting faithful preachers of the Gospel, and tolerating their services.

I was surprised and delighted to find that the landlady of the La Tour Hotel, in Martigny, is not only a Protestant, but a truly pious Christian, actively engaged with a Sundayschool, and other labours of love. Martigny is in the Canton de Valais, and the head quarters of the monks connected with the St. Bernard Convent.

We left the Byron Hotel with great regret after a sojourn of three weeks, the pleasure of which had been enhanced by the agreeable society we met with, especially a travelling Fellow from Oxford and his family.

We took the steamer to Ouchy,

the landing place of Lausanne, having heard a good report of the Hotel de L'Ancre. The landlady is an Englishwoman, and we found it a most comfortable and reasonable hotel. No one need take the trouble of advancing from it to Lausanne, where there is nothing to see but the distant scenery, and the peaceful quiet of Ouchy is very enjoyable. Moreover it has the advantage of being close upon Mr. Huldemand's lovely grounds, which are open to the public at all times. There every thing is English, and I have seen nothing so tasty and so well kept in all my travels. The Lake and the Alps are seen to great advantage through the framework formed by the judicious openings in the beautiful woods of these delicious premises; the enjoyment of which is enhanced by the consideration that the owner is a man of extensive benevolence and lives to do good to his fellowcreatures, in the due discharge of his stewardship. Amongst other good works, he has built and established a large hospital for the benefit of the canton.

Our society at Ouchy, where we staid a fortnight, was of a mixed and singular character, and there as well as elsewhere, I think we had favourable opportunities of forming an estimate of the state of religion in France. At the Byron Hotel we met with a French gentleman of some importance, married to an English Protestant lady, an authoress, and a very clever, superior woman. She told me that though her husband was nominally a Roman Catholic, he was virtually no more so than myself. And this, she said, was the case with nine-tenths of the French people. So much for what they are not. If it is asked what they are, I fear that a French party with whom we were thrown at Ouchy, will too aptly illustrate it. The old gentleman had served under Napoleon, of whom he was a warm admirer. We found him somewhat stiff and distant, for the fact was, an English family had just preceded us, (that of a dignitary in the church,) who had treated him with such neglect, not to say rude

ness, that all his national prejudices against the English were vehemently roused into action, and he was full to overflowing with his animadversions. It is to be regretted that Englishmen so conduct themselves amongst foreigners. It is unfair to their country thus to represent it; but it is worse; it at once closes the door against all those attempts to communicate a hallowed and religious influence which Christian men should never fail to regard as a prominent duty in their tours of pleasure.

An English party in the house told us of what had occurred, and we saw enough of the souring influence on the poor Frenchman's mind. But what we heard made us only the more anxious to shew him all possible civility and attention; and our efforts were not fruitless. We were soon very high in his regard and commendations, and he began to think that England did not deserve his unmeasured and unqualified reprobation. But who can tell the more extended and important effect of a little considerate kindness! Alas! we discovered that this poor unhappy man was a decided infidel, if not an atheist. He did not withhold the avowal; but, said he, "I do believe that religion makes some of you happy: I see you cheerful, and as if you possessed something that did you good. I am persuaded it is something worth having. I wish I could be like you, and enjoy your happiness, but I cannot. I cannot -it is now too late-too late to make any_change."

How melancholy! and yet I fear this is but too true a sample of what the French people really are. If they are nominally Papists, they are virtually infidels.

Oh, that prayer may be heard for that poor unhappy man, and that the Holy Spirit may in mercy find access where human agency could do so little!

Here again we had to mourn over the prevalence of Sabbath desecration. Ouchy seems to be the rendezvous for all Lausanne. It was crowded on the Sundays we were there, and the more so, alas! on one