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when, in the garden, he "offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears," and in numerous other instances, was he not, in the common use of the word, excited?

And why cannot our author conceive it possible that “one of the scenes of a modern revival should pass in the presence, and under the preaching of Jesus Christ"? What are the scenes of a modern revival? People interested and engaged on the subject of religion-flocking to hear the word of God-listening to it with the deepest attention-inquiring, with the awakened multitude on the day of Pentecost, Men and brethren, what shall we do?"— and praying with the broken hearted publican, God be merciful to me a sinner;'-why cannot our author conceive it possible that a scene such as this should "pass in the presence, and under the preaching of Jesus Christ"? Does he believe in his heart that Jesus Christ is displeased with such scenes? Does it displease him to see persons interested and engaged on the subject of religion? Does it displease him to see them thronging his courts, and listening to his Gospel, and weeping over their sins, and pleading for mercy? Was he displeased with the multitudes who attended on his personal ministry? Was he displeased with the penitent sinner, who washed his feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head"? Was he displeased with those, who confided in his power and grace, and cried to him for delivering mercy? Was he displeased with the revival scenes on the day of Pentecost? O it is wounding and sickening to deal with a writer such as this, in his opposition to revivals of religion! Why is he offended at such revivals? Is it because he cannot have them himself? But why is he unwilling that people should be interested and awakened under the preaching of others, if they cannot be under his own? Why unwilling that they should flock to hear others, who preach the truth as it is in Jesus, if he cannot persuade them to come and hear him? Why unwilling that God should pour out his Spirit, and bless his own word, to the conviction and conversion of immortal souls, while he leaves those, who dispense another gospel, and teach for doctrines the inventions of men, to labor in vain, and spend their strength for naught?—But we have done. Those who oppose the friends and promoters of revivals would do well to recollect the sage advice of an ancient Jewish counsellor : Refrain from these men, and let them alone; for if this counsel or this work, be of men, it will come to naught: but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it, lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.'

WORKS ON THE GEOGRAPHY OF PALESTINE.

1. OUTLINES OF SCRIPTURE GEOGRAPHY, with an Atlas. By J. E. Worcester. Boston: Hilliard, Gray, Little, and Wilkins, and Bowles and Dearborn, 1828. pp. 44.

2. A MAP OF PALESTINE, for the use of Sabbath Schools and Bible Classes. Published by the Massachusetts Sabbath School Union.

3. AN HISTORICAL MAP OF PALESTINE, OR THE HOLY LAND: exhibiting a correct and masterly delineation of the peculiar geographical features of the country, and of all places therein; interspersed with more than two hundred Vignettes and Emblems, illustrative of interesting events recorded in the Bible, introduced topographically, from the best authorities. Originally delineated by Mr. J. T. Assheton, London. Now greatly improved, and furnished with a complete Geographical Index, shewing the situation, latitude, and longitude, of every place, and containing explanatory references to all the vignettes, emblems, &c.; a sketch of the history and present state of the country, and its principal districts and cities; a Calendar of Palestine, &c. &c. By Joseph W. Ingraham. Boston: T. B. Wait and Joseph W. Ingraham. 1828.

In addition to considerations which shew the importance of geographical knowledge generally, there are special reasons why the geography of Palestine should be made familiar to every Christian. This was the residence of the ancient covenant people of God, and the theatre on which he was pleased to make the most glorious displays of his power and mercy. Here stood his temple and his altar. Here dwelt the Shekinah-the visible token of his presence. Here prophets were commissioned and inspired, miracles were wrought, and the Deity condescended to hold intercourse with men. Here, too, the angels of light accomplished their benevolent ministry, not imperceptibly as at present, but often in a visible form. But especially is Palestine remarkable and interesting, as the spot selected by our Lord Jesus Christ on which to make his appearance in our flesh and world. Here it was his pleasure to be born, to live, to labor, and to die. These are the regions, over which his eye wandered and his feet travelledthis the consecrated soil, which was bedewed with his tears, and stained with his blood. Here, too, he burst the tomb, rose triumphant from the dead, and visibly ascended to the throne of his glory. In short, here the Holy Bible was written, and here most of the great events it records actually took place. No wonder, then, that Palestine is a most interesting spot to the Christian. It

is to him the holy land, where every brook, and lake, and hill, and dale, and city, and hamlet, are fitted to excite devout recollections, and stand associated in his mind with ancient and sacred things.

But there is another reason why the Christian should be familiar with the geography of Palestine. This will add materially to his satisfaction and profit, in perusing the sacred volume. No inquisitive person can read the names of places recorded in the Bible, without wishing to know something of their situation and history. Hence, to be put in possession of this knowledge will afford him a reasonable gratification. It will afford him also important religious instruction. It will help him, in numerous instances, to understand his Bible, where the sense, before, was dark and confused. Every one knows that without a knowledge of general geography, profane history cannot be understood; and equally true and obvious is it, that without a knowledge of sacred geography, the sacred history must be, to some extent, unintelligible. We read of places, and persons, and events, but often understand little more about them, than though the account was given in an unknown tongue.

Considering the great importance of biblical geography, it is wonderful that so little has been done, in years past, to advance and perfect this branch of science. Both teachers and learners have long complained, and long have had reason to complain, of the inaccurate delineations, and often contradictory statements, which have been given in regard to this interesting subject. "Of thirty maps and descriptions of the Holy Land which," says Fuller in his book of the Holy War, "I have perused, I never met with two in all considerables alike. Some sink vallies where others raise mountains; yea, end rivers where others begin them; and sometimes, with a wanton dash of the pen, create a stream in land, and a creek in sea, more than nature ever owned." "One map designates a place as in the north of Palestine, while another finds it in the south. On one, some places are laid down with two or three different names; on others, these names are applied to as many different places; and from the description of some of them in the Bible, it is certain that different places were intended by the different names. Again, two places are laid down in different parts of the map; but on referring to the Scripture description, it is found that but one place was intended, which was known by both names." How evident it is, from these statements, that much which we find on some of the common maps of Palestine is the result of mere conjecture, rather than of certain and accurate information.

We are happy in the confidence that the grounds of complaint, which have so long existed on this subject, are now materially lessened, if not in a good degree removed. The three works, whose titles stand at the head of this article, shew what has been done in

the department of sacred geography, within the last few months, in our own city. We shall give to our readers a short account of each, in the order in which their titles are arranged.

The first mentioned, is from the pen of the very diligent and successful geographer, Mr. J. E. Worcester. It is divided into eight chapters, with the following titles: "Geography of the early ages, with explanatory remarks ;-the region between Egypt and Canaan, and journeyings of the Israelites ;-the Canaanites and neighboring nations ;-Canaan divided among the tribes of Israel, with places of note in the history of the Old Testament ;-physical geography of the Holy Land, or a description of the country;-Palestine, in the time of the New Testament history ;-Judæa, Jerusalem, and its environs ;-Samaria, Galilee, and Peræa ;-travels of St. Paul and the other apostles." Each chapter is attended by a list of questions, and the whole is followed by a "Table, exhibiting the places where, and the times when, the books of the New Testament were written." Accompanying the geography is a small but neatly executed Atlas, with six maps; the first, entitled "The World, exhibiting the countries mentioned in the Old Testament;" the second," Journeyings of the Israelites from Egypt to Canaan ;" the third, "Judah and Israel, with the divisions of the twelve tribes;" the fourth, "Palestine, or the Holy Land;" the fifth," ancient Jerusalem, with its environs ;" and the sixth, "a Map illustrative of the travels of St. Paul."

We think this a very neat and useful little work. It is small in compass, but full of instruction. "The plan of it is simple; easy both to the instructer and the pupil; and well adapted to elementary instruction in schools and families."

The work next to be noticed is "a Map of Palestine, for the use of Sabbath Schools and Bible Classes; published by the Massachusetts Sabbath School Union." It is a large lithographic print, thirty-eight inches in length, and twenty-nine in breadth, noting only the principal places, and presenting very distinctly their relative situation, as well as the ancient divisions of the country. It has some inaccuracies, but is on, the whole, well fitted to answer the end for which it was designed-the benefit of Sabbath schools. As it is sold for the very moderate price of one dollar the copy, we should think it would be introduced, without delay, into the Sabbath school libraries throughout the country.

We have in a previous number noticed Mr. Ingraham's Map of Palestine, and briefly expressed an opinion as to its merits. And we are now willing to repeat, what, after more full examination we feel authorized to do with increased confidence, that it is in every respect, so far as we have been able to discover, a complete, and accurate, and elegant Map. "The length of the engraving is forty inches, and its breadth twenty-seven, exclusive of the margin of two inches on each side." The included surface is closely

occupied with a geographical delineation of the Holy Land, exhibiting it cities and towns, its plains and vallies, its natural and civil divisions, its mountains, lakes, coasts, and rivers. It contains also more than two hundred vignettes and emblems, illustrative of events recorded in the sacred history. These we regard as giving great interest and value to the work. "Thus, on the top of Pisgah is seen the image of Moses, beholding in vision the land of promise; and on the the summit of Mount Tabor, is presented a view of the transfiguration." The study of sacred geography is in this way united with that of sacred history. And the influence of each is to give interest to the other, and, by associating an event with the place of its occurrence, to impress the united object of the different studies more deeply upon the memory.

This Map is in many respects decidedly superior to the English copy, from which it was originally intended and promised to be drawn. It is superior even to the second and latest edition of the English copy, containing more than double the number of vignettes and emblems, several important corrections, and many additional names of towns. It is offered to the public with the highest recommendations, and for aught that appears, it well deserves them.

"To the English edition of the Map, was added a sheet of miscellaneous and explanatory matter; but very imperfect as a guide, and very inferior, when considered in comparison with the Map itself, besides being in many respects inaccurate." In place of this, the American editor has given us his "Geographical Index," a pamphlet of ninety-six pages, containing much valuable information respecting Palestine, and forming a compendious gazetteer of the Bible.

We might proceed to much greater length, in describing and commending this valuable publication, but, after what has been Isaid of it in various periodical works, we think it needless to add more. The whole bears ample testimony to the industry and accuracy of Mr. Ingraham, and entitles him to the consideration and patronage of an enlightened public.

SELECTIONS.

KENRICK'S EXPOSITION OF THE

HISTORICAL BOOKS OF THE

NEW TESTAMENT.

As this work has been recently published, in three octavo volumes, in this city, the following account of it, and its author, from the Eclectic Review for April 1809, may be seasonable and useful. A few sentences are also inserted, in relation to Mr. Kenrick, from a Review of his Sermons in the Eclectic for June 1806.

Mr. Kenrick was born in Denbighshire, Jan. 26, 1759, and received a classical education in a private school at Wrexham. Discovering a predilection for the office of the Christian ministry among

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