cise. NEW VERSION OF A PSALM. [Sect. iv. But, since that, Isaiah and now the Proverbs are the text of our Hebrew Lectures, and it is more than I can do, to drive two courses at once. What I have done on the Psalms is only the effort of juvenile criticism, but the foundation on which I hope to rear my knowledge of that important book; and by no means in a state to meet any eye but the writer's." With this humble acknowledgment of the translator, I am not disposed to coincide; and I could, with much pleasure, have here presented the reader with a transcript of many of them, were it consistent with the limits of this publication. One specimen, however, must at present suffice, indiscriminately taken: PSALM XXIV. OF DAVID. A PSALM. THE earth is Jehovah's, and its fulness; The world and its inhabitants. For he has founded it upon the seas, And established it on the floods. Who shall ascend to the hill of Jehovah ? Who shall have a station in the place of his holiness? He whose hands are innocent, and his heart pure, Nor is sworn to falsehood. He shall receive a blessing from Jehovah, Such is the generation that seeks Him; 1823.] ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY. And the King of Glory will enter. Who is this King of Glory? Lift up your heads, O ye gates! And the King of Glory will enter. Who is He-this King of Glory? Jehovah of hosts, He is the King of Glory. His Notes of the "Lectures on Ecclesiastical History," appear to have been partly his own, and partly those of the Lecturer. They are not exactly in a fit state for publication, otherwise some of them would have been inserted here with readiness. They exhibit considerable independency and Catholicity of sentiment, on certain points of religious controversy; and induce the regret, that they are not more extended and connected. It is impossible to look at these detached suggestions without lamenting, what they repeatedly intimate, the radical deficiencies of our church histories in general-especially on topics, which involve the points at issue between the two main divisions of the Christian world. Catholics and Protestants alike, have mostly entertained the grossest errors respecting each other's doctrines-in misrepresentation and calumny, they would seem even to have contended for the palm of victory and pre-eminence. O, the disgrace and infamy which these reciprocal slanders have entailed on the sacred cause of our common Christianity! When shall that murderous sword be returned to PERIODICAL PUBLICATIONS. [Sect. iv. its scabbard, or converted into the ploughshare of a useful, universal husbandry; and Christendom once more retrieve the honours of its primitive condition-the multitude of its tribes and parties united, loyal, successful and happy; exhibiting the reign and triumphs of the "Prince of Peace!" Notwithstanding the variety of his private and official engagements, this indefatigable Student occasionally found time for contributions to some of the Periodicals. These publications, according to Dr. Southey,* are "of great service to those who are learning to write. They are fishing boats which the Buccaneers of Literature do not condescend to sink, burn and destroy. Young writers may safely try their strength in them; and that they should try their strength before the public, without danger of any shame from failure, is highly desirable." But in the present instance, he was by no means a young or inexperienced writer, for the maturity of years was visible in the youth of teens. The "Monthly Magazine" " the Retrospective"-and the "Scripture Magazine" were repeatedly favoured with his valuable communications. May it be submitted here, that the encouraging of such exercises in our colleges might be advantageous to the students, and would contribute towards the improvement of our Periodical Literature. Remains of H. Kirke White, vol. i. p. 14. 1824.] HIS ACCEPTANCE AT VARIOUS PLACES. About the closing period of his studies, a variety of situations presented themselves for his election. He preached with much acceptance, and his judicious hearers every where beheld in him a young minister of high promise and expected usefulness. At Rye, Newport, Norwich, Sheffield, &c., his ministerial services were highly appreciated, after repeated instances of their enjoyment. The city of Norwich (the capital of a Diocese which has long been honoured with the superintendency of an excellent Episcopalian Dignitary,) seemed at one time to offer very powerful attractions, and would have afforded a noble sphere for the operation of those fine Catholic principles and those superior literary attainments, for which Mr. Jefferson was so preeminently distinguished. At Sheffield also he had many warm admirers, intelligent and pious; who most earnestly desired the exercise of his ministry in that populous town. By his honoured Theological Tutor, he was recommended to visit this place; and he was ultimately induced to fix his residence in its vicinity. His qualifications for the christian ministry, after such success in his studies, might be expected to have been * For the amiable and venerable Dr. Bathurst respect is universally entertained, as an ornament to his own peculiar denomination, and to the cause of general Christianity.-See Speech of J. Wilks, Esq. at the last Meeting of the Relig. Lib. Society. ACADEMIC TESTIMONIALS, [Sect. iv. of no ordinary kind. The high testimonials of his proficiency and personal character, presented on his leaving the College, must be read with satisfaction and pleasure. Besides these official "presents,' "* it is pleasing to record the personal statement of the learned and highly respected President of his Alma Mater: He was a very "All the indications of my lamented young friend's character, during his residence in the Academy, were to me most satisfactory and pleasing. diligent and laborious student, yet was at the greatest remove from the character of a plodder or a pedant. For valuable knowledge of every kind, he had an ardent thirst; and his attainments were eminent, especially in Philological pursuits, to which he was most attached." "Hae literæ commendatitiæ omnibus quibus in manus, pervenerint tes. timonio sint Josephum Brown Jefferson, Hantoniensem dibus Academicis Homeropolitanis in quintum annum, literis humanis, doctrinarum liberalium disciplinæ, rerumque divinarum scientiæ ductu et cura virorum venerandorum Johannis Pye Smith, S. T. P. et Gulielmi Walford, Literarum Huma. niorum Professoris, operam dedisse, ac per id temporis indicia mentis pietate imbutæ, solertiæ laudandæ, morum bonorum, et facultatis ad ministerium evangelicum rite fungendum idoneæ, satis praebuisse, eum quoque hodie coram pastoribus selectis ecclesiarium aliisque viris admodum colendis concio. nem sacram habuisse necnon alia dotium et indolis exercitatæ documenta edidisse: cujus in rei fidem eundem hac testificatione honorifica exornandum merito arbitramur: Numen denique O. M. precibus demisse rogamus, ut juveni eximio res omnes per totam vitam Christi Sospitatoris cultui addicatam ex voto cedant. Dedimus Homeropoli, die Martii XV° Annoque Sal. hum. M. DCCC. XXV. J. Pye Smith, S. T. P. |