assembly in a short and appropriate speech; after which Mr.DALE, having referred to circumstances connected with his settlement, said: I would say, that I have not only had all my expectations of trustfulness realized, but very far surpassed. I have found infinitely more than I ever looked for, not by trying to conceal anything in which I chanced to differ from my beloved and venerated friend-I loved and trusted him too well to do that; and I felt sure that the bonds which united us together were far too strong to snap by the expression of occasional difference; and I also believed that frank confidence is the most impressive expression, as well as the surest bond of lasting friendship. (Cheers.) I look upon this measure of earnest, fullhearted confidence as being a somewhat significant fact in the ecclesiastical history of these times. (Hear, hear.) If there be one man who stands before the churches of this country as the representative of the old Nonconformist faith, which has been our strength and our glory, it is the man whom we have assembled this night to honour. Whose faith soever may have been mistrusted, his has never been doubted; whose orthodoxy soever may have been assailed, his has always been free from suspicion. And yet he declares that he can become a worker with one who is not ashamed to confess that he does see in the two last centuries of Christian history in England some things which compel him to say, that those old Puritans, in their rugged and glorious strength, had after all, some things to throw off, some things to unlearn, and perhaps some other things to learn; yet, sealed by the Spirit, and bound together, these old, grand champions of the truth made-and all whose hearts are set on God's glory will make-very light of all those merely human differences by which they may be separated one from another. If we believe that the great God has been in the world to live, to suffer, and to die for human guilt-that the great Spirit of God is in the world to regenerate human hearts, to sanctify human nature, to be a perpetual teacher, not merely by the old Book, but by His living presence in the church and in the ministryif we believe that the day will come when the same Lord Jesus Christ will appear again to take to glory all those who love his appearing, then, thank God! under whatsoever roof we worship, whether it be the glorious cathedral or the humble barn called a meeting-house-whatever may be the form in which your worship is expressed, whether it be in the simplicity of our Nonconforming churches, or in the pomp and stateliness of the litany of the Establishment, we are, after all, one in heart, one in work, and sure of one common home. (Cheers.) I believe our younger ministry connected with the denomination of which you, my venerated friend, are so distinguished an honour, do look upon your life and works as suggesting to them lessons of inestimable value-do believe that you have proved, that still in these days the old truths, substantially, which our fathers believed, have with them the sanction and power of God; and I do trust, the publicity of this occasion will, at all events, call the attention of multitudes of the younger ministry to the facts of your life and work, and will serve to renew and strengthen that confidence in the old truths, which are the foundation of your Christian life and faith. (Hear, hear.) I shall have failed to express what I meant to say when I rose, if I have not uttered my conviction, that the honoured man with whom it is my distinguished privilege to be associated, is prepared, with wonderful self-forgetfulness, and with a generosity altogether unparalleled, to work with one who is unworthy to stand by his side, and to share his labours. I have been astonished at the generosity I have found in him, and pray God that I may never be unworthy of it. (Loud cheers.) H. WRIGHT, Esq., moved a cordial vote of thanks to the Chairman, which was seconded by the Rev. J. SIMPSON, and carried by acclamation. The CHAIRMAN having briefly expressed his thanks, the Doxology was sung, and the Rev. J. GAWTHORN closed the meeting by pronouncing the benediction. Poetry. LITERAL TRANSLATION OF THE SONG OF DEBORAH. (JUDGES, CHAP. V.) The earth trembled, - the heavens also dropped; The clouds likewise dropped water: This Sinai from the presence of Jehovah, God of Israel. In the days of Shamgar, the son of Anath, In the days of Jael, the highways were for. saken; And those that travelled [walkers in ways] walked in winding [crooked or by] paths. The villagers ceased [were forsaken]-they ceased in Israel, Until I, Deborah, arose, That I arose a mother in Israel! Then was war at the gates; If there was a shield or spear seen My heart is towards the governors [or judges] of Israel; Who willingly offered themselves among the people-bless ye Jehovali. Ye riders on white asses, 2 And ye that walk by the way, meditate [or bow down]. From the noise [voice] of archers among the places of drawing [water], There they shall utter the righteous acts [righteousnesses] of Jehovah, The righteous acts to his villages in Israel; Then shall descend to the gates the people of Jehovah: Awake, awake, Deborah ! Awake, awake, utter [rehearse] a song; Rise, Barak, and lead thy captivity captive, son of Abinoam: Then he made the remnant rule over the nobles of the people, Jehovah gave dominion to me among [or over] the mighty ones: Out of Ephraim was their root against Amalek; After thee, O Benjamin, among thy people; Out of Machir there came down governors, And out of Zebulon them that draw with the pen [or reed] of the writer: And the princes in Issachar were with Deborah, And Issachar also [with] Barak; Into the valley he was sent on foot;- Were great imaginings [or impressions] of heart: Why didst thou sit among [between] the sheepfolds To hear the bleatings of the flocks? For the divisions of Reuben Were great searchings of heart: And Dan, wherefore tarried he in ships? And remained among his cliffs [or creeks]: Zebulon is a people that exposed [stript] their life to death; Naphtali, also, upon the high places of the field: The kings came-they fought [or warred]— Blessed above women be Jael, Wife of Heber the Kenite; Above women in the tent, let her be blessed. He asked water; she gave [him] milk; In a goodly bowl she brought forth buttermilk: 5 Her hand she put forth to the pin, And her right hand to the hammer of the workmen ; And she hammered Sisera-she pierced his head, 6 Yea, she drove in deeply, and struck through his temples: Between her feet he bowed-he fell-he layBetween her feet he bowed-he fell;In the place where he bowed, there he fell down shattered [or destroyed]: Through a window she looked [or watched]; yea, she cried out-7 The mother of Sisera-through the lattice; Why is his chariot delaying [or ashamed] to come? Why tarry the wheels of his chariot ? Her wise ladies & answered her; Yea, she answered [returned her words] to herself. Have they not found?-divided the spoil? A damsel or two [damsels] for each mighty man; 9 A prey of variegated [or striped] work to Sisera ; A prey of variegated embroidered work— Of variegated work, doubly embroidered, for the neck of the spoiler: So let all thine enemies perish, O Jehovah! But let them that love him be as the going forth of the sun in his strength! NOTES. 1 The expression is peculiar. Parkhurst denies that the word parang ever signifies to avenge. Gesenius gives it a different turn, and renders the words, "That the leaders led (courageously) in Israel." The verb means to free-to make bare. 2 See Judges x. 4. 3 Mesillotham, from mesillah, a highway. The stars in their courses fought against Sisera. Mr. Parkhurst, as a disciple of the Hutchinsonian philosophy, speaks of the supernatural influence exerted, on that occasion, by the stars and planets, in causing abundance of rain, which swelled the river Kishon (at all times rapid) and swept away the host of Sisera in attempting to ford it. But may it not refer to the extreme brightness which the heavenly bodies might exhibit on that memorable night, which enabled the Israelites to continue the pursuit till "there was not a man left?" The stars, or celestial orbs, might be said "to fight against" the Canaanites, when the sun and moon stood still at the command of Joshua. A similar advantage was enjoyed by the British at the battle of Waterloo, which took place when the day was at the longest, and the moon was at the full, a circumstance which rendered concealment or escape, through the night, hopeless. This does not interfere with the supposition, that the river Kishon might also be greatly swollen by heavy falls of rain. 4 Halemu, beaten as with a hammer: the ancients hardened their horses' hoofs, but did not shoe them. 5 Hhemah, from a word signifying to shake or agitate. Parkhurst observes, from Stewart, that the Moors are so fond of butter-milk, that it forms their chief dessert. 6 The common version gives an unnecessary harshness to the act of Jael, inconsistent with the narrative of Sisera's death (chap. iv. 21, 22); and not warranted by the original. There is no word expressive of her "smiting off his head:" that she fastened his head to the ground with the pin of the tent (actuated, it should seem, by a sudden or Divine impulse), is clear enough; but this was all, for the pursuers found him lying in this state, as one asleep. Four verbs are employed, amplifying the same idea with progressive emphasis, agreeably to the genius of oriental poetry: halemah, she hammered; machakah, she perforated; machatzah, she pierced deeply; chalephah, she struck through. 7 This word occurs nowhere else, and signifies to scream or wail.-Buxton. 8 The Vulgate reads hhackmoth in the singular number, and renders it" Una sapientior ceteris uxoribus ejus,"-One wiser than the rest of her women. 9 This verse is somewhat obscure. It reads, Racham, rachamathaim lerosh geber. The "Seventy" render it literally, without conveying any clear or definite sense, "He will surely have pity on the head of man," as if the mother of Sisera had some misgivings about the safety of her son, and were bespeaking the compassion of the enemy to save his life-understanding the word racham in 66 its primary sense of pity, rather than in its subordinate meaning as denoting a young girl or damsel. Parkhurst translates it," A damsel of damsels for the head (on account) of the great man," that is, Sisera ; understanding the repetition of the word damsel to denote the superlative degree, and confirms his interpretation by the authority of the Vulgatepulcherrima feminarum elegitur ei, "the most beautiful of the women is selected for him;" but in that case the re-duplicated word would have been in the plural: here it is in the dual number, and seems rightly translated as in our version, two damsels." The phrase, "lerosh," appears to be equivalent to the English "per head," or "a-piece," as if as many females would be taken captive as to afford one, or even two, to each of Sisera's mighty men; or as expressed in our version, "to every man a damsel or two." Mr. Scott remarks on the low state of morals among heathen nations, when a lady and a mother could speak, with so much sang froid or complacency, of hapless females being carried off to gratify the lust of the conqueror. Mr. Addison also, in one of the Spectators, somewhere observes how finely the idea of the "prey of needlework" is conceived by the inspired prophetess, as indicative of the vanity and love of dress so natural to the unsanctified female mind-with what zest the mother of Sisera dwells on the beauty of the splendid shawl or collar, with its gaudy colours, wrought by the hands of the Phenician maidens, which she expected to see on the neck of her victorious son, and which, she hoped, might, by-and-by, be transferred to her own. She turns it over, as it were, in imagination, and is delighted to find it has no wrong side, but presents the same handsome pattern on both. She is content that the common soldiers should carry off the captive maidens, so that this piece of finery be secured for her son! August, 1855. W. L. HYMNS COMPOSED FOR THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENT CHAPEL, REDBOURN, HERTS. I. Oh, Thou! whose wide pervading smile Good is it, Lord! thy love to sing, Like cedars strong, or fruitful palm, The Pastor clothe with words of pow'r : II. Israel's Shepherd! Thou who leadest Chosen by thy own right hand! Then as scattered sheep, we grieved; Love has blest whom love bereaved: Now with grateful hearts received. Oh! may he whom thou hast fitted, On our souls be long permitted To the glory of thy grace. Oh! confirm the bond so tender, Tied by Thine own hand, we pray; 'Till both Church and Pastor render Their account without dismay; And for ever Bless Thee for this hallow'd day. Religious Intelligence. MINISTERIAL THE REV. HENRY QUICK, having removed from Taunton to Bristol, to occupy the important sphere furnished by Castle Green Chapel, certain Services took place, of a character which have been deemed worthy of publication in a separate form; apparently, however, only for private circulation. We have first a letter from Mr. Quick to the church, assigning, generally, the reasons for his removal, and giving expression to the feelings of affectionate regard which he still cherishes for his late charge. To this is appended a letter in reply, from the church, signed by six deacons, which does equal credit to him, to them, and to the flock. The sentiments of the latter, while significant, are most gratifying. The church expresses its joy that he has not been driven from their midst by the elements of strife and division; that he does not withdraw on account of any indifference on their part to his personal comfort, or the welfare of his family; that he does not leave because the Divine presence has been withheld from his labours; but solely because a "wider sphere of usefulness has been opened up." The next, and not the least interesting communication, is, a letter from the church to Mrs. Quick, expressive of Christian esteem, and love, and an assurance of undiminished affection. Finally, at a meeting for the purpose of taking leave of the late pastor and presenting a Farewell-offering, there is another Address, remarkable for its simplicity, propriety, and good-will-emotions which received expression in a wellfilled purse, containing eighty guineas-" the spontaneous and most hearty gift of the church and congregation." Although the purse contained sovereigns, the Address adds, that it was made up of many contributions; in some cases, of the gifts of the poor. No . REMOVALS. EMMA TATHAM. thing for a long time has more gratified us than this publication; the record it furnishes is in the highest degree creditable to all concerned. We first came to know Mr. Quick in his association with the late, and ever-tobe-remembered Dr. Fletcher, many years ago; we had formed high anticipations of his future services in the Church of Christ, and those anticipations have not been disappointed. He is a man true, tried, and trustworthy; and we doubt not, the people of Castle Green will "receive him in the Lord with all gladness." In their late minister, our excellent friend, the Rev. John Jack, they had as worthy a man, and as sound a divine as is amongst us; and in Mr. Quick they will have a successor every way worthy of him. May all good attend him! The Rev. Andrew Reed, on withdrawing from his charge at Norwich, addressed his flock in a discourse, which has since been published, entitled, "The Pastor's Benediction, and the People's Response." This is a document not less gratifying than the former. It is introduced by a characteristic preface, by the Rev. John Alexander; after which comes the Farewell Discourse, full of truth, and full of love, and in a very high degree suited to the occasion. As a commendation of the people "to God, and to the word of his grace"-the text selected-it is worthy of record. Mr. Reed very ably expatiates on the wise dealings of God with his church in general-with that church in particular, and the heavenly inheritance to which he leads his people. As may be supposed, the second part is that which comprises the largest amount of personal interest. The history of the church, founded two hundred and thirteen years ago, is there set forth in a remarkably striking narrative. To this succeeds the report of a meeting held in St. Andrew's Hall, for the purpose of taking leave of Mr. Reed, and presenting him with a token of their esteem, when about four hundred persons assembled. The address of the church, presented by Mr. Brightwell, is beautiful, and suitable. At the close of this address, a purse of £100, and a piece of plate in the form of a handsome round salver, twenty inches in diameter, and weighing a hundred ounces, was presented. Mr. Reed then addressed the assembly in a speech of considerable length, and peculiarly suited to the occasion. In the course of that address it was observed, that the fellowship of the church amounts to between 270 and 280, of which at least 200 have been admitted by Mr. Reed. Other facts were stated indicating stability, progress, union, and efficiency, even in a site not remarkably favourable to the growth of a Nonconformist vine. Mr. Alexander addressed the meeting, testifying to the peculiarly agreeable fellowship that had obtained between himself and Mr. Reed from the time that he came there as a youth, up to the present hour. Mr. Wheeler, too, with Mr. Russell, of Yarmouth, and other gentlemen, all contributed to the pleasure and impression of the night. MINISTERIAL SETTLEMENTS. FIRST, here we have our much esteemed friend, the Rev. William Campbell, M.A., who has accepted the pastoral charge of the church and congregation, assembling in Glendower-street Chapel, Monmouth. Mr. Campbell has very properly pioneered the commencement of his regular labours by issuing an address to his people, entitled, "A Pastor's Design and Counsel." This is an address of singular beauty, and which cannot fail to be appreciated by the flock. It is thoroughly digested, and finely written. Had Mr. Campbell been faithful to the powers conferred upon him-powers very highly cultivated-he would have long since made himself felt through the Press of England. But his diffidence has greatly marred his useful. ness, and interfered with his public influence. These are days in which the shrinking man may lay his account with going to the wall. Modesty is a great virtue up to a given point; but modesty in excess is fatal to Christian stewardship. In descanting on "The Pastor's Design," we have everything that was to be expected; and happy will Mr. Camp bell's flock be if he shall, in some good degree, carry out the plan by himself here delineated. He will assuredly be a good minister of Jesus Christ. "The Pastor's Counsel" is equally excellent: it places, first, that upon which everything else depends; and without which it matters not what measure of erudition, talent, or eloquence, may be in the pulpit. It shows that prayer is in very deed the channel through which Divine blessings flow down upon individuals and communities. But as the sailor said to the pious men who-while neglecting other means-gave themselves to prayer on the sinking ship," You must pump as well as pray, or go down;" so Mr. Campbell, having expatiated on prayer, calls his people to the pump, assuring them, that prayer, "without the employment of means, without humble devotion, and consistent effort, is a species of mockery; one of the worst and most dangerous kinds of selfrighteousness, and formality." Mr. Campbell then descants on the subject of individual and church responsibility, with great effect. Altogether the treatise is a very excellent one, and such as cannot fail to excite a hopeful feeling on the part of the church, and beneficially to prepare them for the labours of their new pastor. Mr. Hermann, late of Dublin, having accepted the cordial call of the church, assembling in Hoxton Academy Chapel, a meeting was held for the purpose of a valedictory service. We are indebted to the Rev. Joseph Denham Smith, of Kingstown, for the following statement: "A few words will be sufficient to describe the nature of this valedictory service. Our friend and brother, the Rev. G. L. Hermann, for many years exercised his ministry in the Episcopal Church of the United_Brethren. In 1854, he united himself to the Independent, or Congregational Ministry, and became secretary to the Home Mission. Before and since that period, he has been well known, and much beloved among the churches of our own, and of other denominations in the city. He has gone in and out among them as a fellow-labourer, and as a brother beloved.' This particular church is much indebted to him. During the illness, or the absence of its pastor, his valuable services were always willingly and devotedly given. "In May last, Mr. Hermann was invited to supply the church assembling in Hoxton Academy Chapel, London, whose members have long since desired to see a pastor settled among them. The result was, that he received and accepted a unanimous call to the pastorate." The following address to Mr. Hermann was read: |