and of the Holy Ghost, preach the truths of the Gospel with all fidelity;-there converts are multiplied. The purpose of God is thus not only consonant with the use of means, but essentially connected with them. Such is the nature of man, that without these moral means, there can be neither 'sanctification of the Spirit nor belief of the truth.' Hence I would urge the importance of sending the Gospel to all heathen nations; to the destitute portions of our own country; and of bringing directly within its influence every family and every individual of our whole community. Let Christian parents be faithful in training up their children for God;-let children and youth all be gathered into classes for biblical instruction ;-let every person have his seat in the sanctuary;-let Christians be exemplary, and prayerful; -let ministers preach as Paul did, 'publicly and from house to house, with tears, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom; that they may present them all perfect in Christ Jesus;' and then God's gracious purposes will be developed in the conversion of great multitudes.

6. But still further, this subject shows, that those who persist in unbelief and impenitence, and finally perish, are justly chargeable with the guilt of being their own destroyers! On this point, our safest appeal is to coNSCIENCE. I would then ask those who know that they are living in impenitence and disobedience to God, whether they are not conscious of being guilty in his sight? Have you not thus far persisted in the ways of sin, in opposition to your own conscience and the authority of God? Do you not, therefore, at present justly lie under condemnation ? Suppose then you continue in the same course-repeat your sinful acts-cherish an impenitent spirit-neglect and reject Jesus Christ-live without prayer-and, until the last day of life, "without God in the world!" How will your account at that dread moment, stand with your Judge? How will your own conscience view it? Will not your dying agonies be increased by the deep consciousness of criminality in God's sight? And when you meet him in the Judgement, without the robe of the Saviour's righteousness, will you not be "speechless ?" As to the fact of your guilt, it matters not whether the doctrine of election is true or false. You are a sinner, now impenitent; and if you persevere in this state of impenitence; if you continue to reject the Saviour that died for you; the mea

sure of your iniquity will ere long be full; your day of probation closed, and your eternal doom sealed. But no purpose of God will be the cause or occasion of your ruin. Your own sins alone, freely indulged and persisted in, in opposition to God's authority and entreaties, will be the only and just cause of your final misery. You will thus be the executor of your own destruction!

This practical view of the doctrine of election, places every impenitent man in a very critical and alarming condition. In the expressive words of Archbishop Leighton, "They that are children of disobedience can conclude no otherwise of themselves, but that they are children of wrath. Although from present unsanctification, a man cannot infer that he is not elected; for the decree may, for a part of a man's life, run (as it were) under ground, yet this is sure, that the estate leads to death, and unless it be broken, will prove the black line of reprobation! A man hath no portion amongst the children of God, nor can read one word of comfort in all the promises that belong to them, while he remains unholy." What use then shall those who are conscious of present impenitence and unfitness for the kingdom of God, make of this doctrine? You may abuse it, by saying, you will wait without concern for God to accomplish his own purpose towards you;-but ought you not rather to say, "Henceforth, it shall be my endeavour, to ascertain whether God has mercy to bestow on me or not. The course which I am now pursuing, leads inevitably to destruction! I know that my sins are inexcusable that I have no claim on that holy and just God whose law I have violated! I know too it is written 'Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts, and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy on him. Like the penitent prodigal then, ready to perish, would I return: I will arise and go unto my Father, and say, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in thy sight; I am no more worthy to be called thy son, make me as one of thy hired servants.'I plead for mercy in the name of that Saviour who shed his blood for the remission of sins; and in reliance upon the gracious influence of the Holy Spirit, I do here solemnly devote and dedicate myself to the service of God while I live. His unmerited mercy is my only hope!" Thus do, and you shall not long remain in doubt of your "election of God." VOL. II.

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"He will lift up upon you the light of his countenance, and show unto you the joys of his salvation."

I add in conclusion, this doctrine warrants us joyfully to anticipate the glorious developements of God's purposes of mercy in future time. How many of the guilty race of Adam have heretofore embraced the Saviour, borne the divine image on earth, and been translated to immortal glory, it is impossible to tell. The beloved apostle in vision saw a great multitude, which no man could number, gathered from all nations, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. We know from the records of revelation, that there was a bright and glorious galaxy of holy men, whose faith and works shone amid the comparative darkness of God's ancient dispensation. Under the new dispensation, the number of his visible elect has been greatly multiplied. In apostolic times they were 'scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia;' they resided at Jerusalem, Rome, Corinth, Ephesus, Colosse and Thessalonica, and even in nearly all the inhabited regions of the world. A goodly number lived amid the darkness of the middle ages. They were multiplied by thousands when the light of the reformation burst forth, and have been increasing from that period till the present time. Oh! how rejoicing would it be to the sight of our eyes, to behold "the sacramental host of God's elect" now peopling the four quarters of the globe, gathered into one vast and harmonious assemblage, to send up their supplications and to shout their anthems of praise to the God of all grace! But what has been, is only an earnest of what will be. If there is truth in prophecy, there are yet to come seasons of refreshing from the presence of the Lord, such as the church in her best estate has never experienced-such as the world has never seen. Revivals of religion, which within twenty years past, have probably gathered in hundreds of thousands of God's elect, are destined to increase in power, and multiply in their blessed results, and extend their sanctifying influences till they shall give place to one universal revival that shall pervade the habitable globe, and constitute the Millenial period of the church. If the angels of God rejoice over one sinner that repenteth; if the hearts of Christians are dilated with gladness when the mercy of God is unfolded in one short season of refreshing; if the tidings

which we are now receiving from distant Pagan nations and from the islands of the sea, respecting the success of the gospel, awaken such raptures of joy;-Oh, what will be the emotions of gladness which will fill all hearts, and go up in loud thanksgiving to heaven, when it shall be proclaimed, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord and of his Christ; and he shall reign forever and ever.' Then, even then, the developed purposes of God's eternal mercy will be the theme of joy and praise through all his holy universe! Yes, delightful thought! the last redeemed and sanctified soul that shall live on earth, will be the fruit of a gracious purpose that was in the heart of Everlasting Love. The whole multitude that shall stand before the throne, clothed in white robes, with palms in their hands, and that shall shout SALVATION to Him that sitteth on the throne, and unto the Lamb-will be the 'called, chosen and faithful.' As from the summits of glory on which they will stand, they shall survey their rieh, incorruptible, everlasting inheritance; they will look back, and ascribe all that they enjoy, and all that they anticipate, to the gracious and eternal purpose of God. And when ages of ages shall have rolled away, and borne them onward into the immeasurable depths of eternity; they will still look far back to the gracious purpose of God, as the source of their eternal felicity!--And they will sing, as everlasting ages roll on-Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto THY NAME, give glory.

ART. IX. REVIEW OF COUSIN'S REPORT ON EDUCATION IN PRUSSIA.

By THEODORE DWIGHT, Jun., New-York.

"Report on the state of public instruction in Prussia; addressed to the Count de Montalivet, Peer of France, Minister of Public Instruction and Ecclesiastical Affairs; by Victor Cousin, Peer of France, Counsellor of State, Professor of Philosophy, Member of the Institute and of the Royal Council of Public instruction. With plans of school houses. Translated by Sarah Austin. New-York: Wiley & Long, 1835." "Manuel Generale, ou Journal de l'Instruction Primaire, destiné a guider les Instituteurs dans le choix de méthodes, et de repandre dans toutes les communes de France les melleurs d'education, publié sous la direction d'un inspecteur general des études, et de plusieurs autres membres de l'université. Paris."

THESE works present numerous and interesting subjects to an American reader. A French copy of Cousin's report which has been in our hands for some time, had led our minds to some of those grave reflections, to which we hope this abridged translation, now becoming diffused through the United States, may conduct many of our countrymen. The work addresses itself to persons of every class for what individual is there, whatever may be his condition or opinions on the subject, whose real interests are not closely identified with those of general and sound education? It is one of the great objects in which every inhabitant of the land is personally interested; and the fact that this volume professes to offer a mass of information relating to common education, ought to secure it a large circulation, a general and attentive perusal.

It is a most happy thing for us, that, just at the period when there is a general disposition in our country, not only to enquire, but to act on the subject of education, and to lay the foundations of broad, liberal, and permanent systems, so much valuable information concerning the systems of Europe should be thrown in our way, by foreign publications, and particularly those which have appeared in France. It is between two and three years since the new national system of education in that country commenced operation; and since that period, as well as for some time before, the pens and minds of some of the most distinguished philanthopists of that kingdom have been employed in diffusing knowledge relating to it.