February 7, 1810. "ON Monday I past a sweet evening with and was refreshed, as well as edified by the conversation. I think I can sincerely say, that it is my supreme gratification to be enabled to withdraw from worldly cares, and mix with those who love the Lord; whose delight is to discourse on his goodness, and the riches of his grace."

March 18, 1810.

"THE winter has fled away almost imperceptibly; but not to me, as formerly, like a fugitive dream, which leaves an uneasy void in the mind. With gratitude to God, I assure you, that the last three months have afforded me seasons of refreshment. Notwithstanding my numerous cares, and very, very often oppressive sense of the bondage of sin, yet have I found great delight in the service of my Creator, through a glorified Redeemer. His ordinances have been an enjoyment to my soul, and prayer has been its daily comfort and support. Although I make the communication with great distrust of myself, and believe me, with as much humility, I think I dare venture to say to you, that I am now seeking the Lord. Let me have your prayers for grace to enable me to persevere in my Christian course, or rather warfare; that I rest not short of an assured interest in the once suffering, but now exalted Redeemer. And oh! may our supplications prevail with a prayer-hearing God, to give us a realizing sense of his presence, and an abiding impression of his pardoning love."

March 29, 1810.

"THE season has passed rapidly, but not, (I thank my God,) as the former years that are gone with those beyond the flood, and unmarked by spiritual blessings. I have never before felt such comfort from divine ordinances, or such refreshment in secret prayer. I may truly say, that I have found the Sabbath a delight; and, though often weighed down under a sense of my utter unworthiness, could, I think, at all times say, "Jesus is all my salvation and all my desire."

May 3, 1810. (The month of her death.) "HOW perfectly insignificant are the objects of time, compared with those which belong to eternity! And of what infinite importance is an immortal soul. I cannot sufficiently bless and praise my gracious master, for his condescension in bringing me out of darkness into his mar vellous light; from my natural state of ignorance and unbelief, to the knowledge of myself; and for sweetly constraining my soul to seek him, the source of wisdom and truth, who alone can satisfy its enlarged desires."

These extracts show, that though her attention to external duties had long been exemplary, her conversation tinctured with seriousness, and her mind earnestly engaged about eternal things, yet her progress in the divine life was most strikingly marked in the last of her days.

A few weeks before her death, whilst in her usual health, she seemed impressed with the idea, that her time was at hand.

Her sickness, which was distressing, she bore with exemplary patience. During the course of it she was subject to much drowsiness; but, notwithstanding, there was great solemnity and recollection in her manner, when awake. To the interrogation of an anxious inquirer, she replied, "My soul longs for a brighter manifestation of the love of God. I feel Jesus to be all in all." Once pressing the hand of a friend, at her bed

side, she said,-" tried, tried as gold!"-alluding to the trial of her faith in that suffering hour.

The morning previous to her great change, she sought rest in sleep, for an hour or more. She then requested to be supported and raised, and her family and friends to attend the parting scene. Collecting all her res maining strength for this solemn interview, in a clear and audible voice, as if in the full vigour of health, she addressed each weeping individual in her presence with the utmost elevation of soul and manner; expressing her tender solicitude for their eternal interests; exhorting her children to be mindful of the last advice of a dying mother, and to cherish that religion which was now her only support and comfort. After this she embraced and blessed them all, bidding them farewell. Clasping one little one in her arms, she exclaimed, “And you too, my love, part with you? Yes, all-all." She sunk back, observing, "that a few-hours more, and her conflict would be ended." The king of terrors she met, full of faith, and resigned her spirit, without a sigh, into the hands of her Saviour, in sure and certain expectation of eternal glory.

May her dying admonitions be recollected amidst the delusions of a vain world, by those who heard them, and be sanctified to their salvation by the Holy Spirit, that they, when their days shall end, may enter with her into that rest which is prepared for the people of God.

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The Memoirs of the Rev. Mr. FRENGH, will appear in our next.

LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

Williams & Whiting, of NewYork, propose to publish an edition of that scarce and valuable work, Novum Lexicon Graeco-Latinum in Novum Testamentum, Congessit et Variis ObservationibusPhilologicis Illustravit, Joh.Frieder. Schleusner; Philosophiæ et Theologia Doctor Huiusque, Prof. P. O. Viteb. Consist. Eccles. Elector. Assessor. Acdi Arcis et Acad. Præpositus.

The annunciation of this work, is an appeal to the learning, the liberality-the piety of the country; and to these sources the publishers look for that support which alone can enable them to add SCHLEUSNER'S LEXICON to the list of American publications. A prospectus and plan of publication will be submitted to the public as soon as it can be convenientI prepared.

In press, and will be published by W. & W. in a few weeks, a work entitled, Mistakes in Religion Exposed, an Essay on the Prophecy of Zacharias, by the Rev. H. Venn.

Also, Memoirs of the Life and Character of the late Rev. Cornelius Winter, compiled and composed by the Rev. William Jay.

James P. Parke, Philadelphia, proproposes to republish, Piety Promoted. The Tenth Part. By Joseph G. Bevan, Jun. Just issued from the press in London.

Lives of the most eminent English Poets, with observations on their works. By Samuel Johnson, L. L. D. in 2 vols. S. Etheridge, Boston.

The Edinburgh Review, or Critical Journal---No. XXXI. For April, 1810. Also, the fifth number of the Quarterly Review. E. Sargeant, N. Y.

FOR THE CHRISTIAN'S MAGAZINE.

Memoirs of Rev. JONATHAN FRENCH, the late much-esteemed pastor of the South Church and Congregation in Andover, Massachusetts, By the Rev. TIMOTHY ALDEN, A. M. Principal of the Young Ladies' Academy in Newark, NewJersey*.

THE Rev. JONATHAN FRENCH, descended from

ancestors eminent for that evangelical faith and practicet which distinguished many of the fathers of NewEngland, was born at Braintree, on the 30th of January, 1740. He lived with his parents, following the occupation of his father, who was a farmer, till he was about seventeen years old. At this time he en

Some few details in these Memoirs, chiefly genealogical, are omitted, with the consent of the Author. The Memoirs are published at full length in a Pamphlet.

Among these Ephraim Thayer and his wife were indulged the pe culiar satisfaction of living to see fourteen children arrive at years of maturity, enter a family state, and unanimously make the noble resolulution of Joshua; as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. On one communion occasion, they enjoyed the singular felicity of presenting themselves, with the fourteen children God had graciously given them, at the table of the Lord, to receive the emblems of redeeming love! A similar instance has seldom been found in the annals of the Christian Church.

listed as a private soldier, in the army employed against the French and Indians, and in March, 1757, repaired to Fort Edward. In August following, he was taken with the small-pox, and on his recovery from that disorder, being seized with the fever and ague, he was unable to perform duty, obtained a discharge, and returned home in October.

The tumult and temptations of the camp, did not obliterate the serious instructions which he had received from his pious parents. It appears from his journal, that he was observant of religious duties, and that he gladly improved every opportunity to attend public worship. He constantly made a memorandum of the texts which were used by the chaplains, and other ministers, who occasionally visited the army.

Soon after his return, he was stationed at Castle William, in the capacity of a sergeant. As the superior officers were often absent, the chief care of the garrison in such case, devolved upon Mr. French; so that the office he sustained, was then of considerable importance to so young a man. He had also the charge of the sutler's store.

Twice, during his residence on this island, his life was in great jeopardy.

An Indian, who was a servant at the castle, applied to him at the store, on a certain time, for some rum, which he refused to let him have; supposing, from his appearance, that he had already drank more than was proper. A few days after, as he was walking alone, he met the Indian, who advanced towards him in a menacing attitude, with a drawn knife. There being no way to avoid an encounter, he took what advantage he could of the ground, which was sloping, and, by a sudden and vigorous stroke with his foot against the heels, and his hand against the neck of the Indian, brought him to the earth. Seizing a

hoop-pole, which providentially lay near, he threatened the Indian's life, unless he would solemnly promise to conduct well for the future. The Indian seemed to be overwhelmed with astonishment that he should, on any condition, spare him, and ever after, with the liveliest gratitude, as if he owed his life to Mr. French, was ready, on all occasions, to do him any service in his power.

In the other instance, an Indian prisoner had found means to escape from confinement; but, not being able to get clear of the guard which pursued him, he resorted to a narrow passage in the castle, and having previously armed himself with a large club, swore he would kill any one who should attempt to take him. Mr. French was directed to conduct a file of men to the place and seize him; but none of the soldiers had courage to approach him, under such circumstances. Mr. French, being at that time small of stature, was not eyed with so much fear by the Indian, as were his soldiers. While he was talking to his men, and giving them directions, he watched for an opportunity, which he presently had, when the Indian's attention was somewhat diverted, and, springing, with much agility, a number of feet, caught hold of the club, and, in a moment, with the assistance of his soldiers, secured the prisoner.

While at the castle, he was honoured with the acquaintance and friendship of many literary and other respectable characters in Boston and its vicinity. From childhood he had a fondness for books, and sedulously improved in this situation the advantages which refined society, and his opportunities for reading, afforded. For mathematical and philosophical researches he had a natural propensity. He, however, devoted his leisure principally to the study of physic and surgery; contemplating the healing art, for a considerable time, as the profession he was to