The National Register.
London, England, 1809-01-22 00:00:00

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Itispersonal appearance, when in the pulpit, is awfully
impressive. His voice beim.; constitutioually deep ant;
sonorous, be gives his text boldly and.distinctly ; and his
emphasis, without being forced, is always marked. His
style of composition is entitled to the highest cotaimenda-
tion. _ _

Earnest, intelligent, animated, his appeals to the hearts
and consciences of his hearers are delivered feelingly, and
with an irresistable efficacy. His positions are bound, h.s
illustrations arc natural and striking, and his reasoning,
admirably conducted, is gradually convincing and finally
conclusive. I particularly comtnend in him the citation o'
scriptural authority for what he advances. Whether it be
to elucidate the sulAime doctrines of our religion, or to
corroborate his own views of their scope and tendency, his
practice is in this respect deserving of universal imitation
among christian teachers.
Sincerely as 1 am induced to approve the conduct, and
sespett the abilities of Mr. Crowther, I must, nevertheless,
be perMitted to object to the manner in which he is accus-
tomed to close the scene of public devotion, Instead of
continuing kneeling, at the termination of the prayer
after sermon, he should, as I conceive, then rise, and
stand up, conspicuously to his congregation, and so pro-
nounce, with dignity no less than affection, the priestly
benediction t He is not now beseeching a blessing for, but
imparting one to, the people. Ile does not entreai, it on
their behalf—he cbinmunicates it, as it were, to them, by
virtue of the authoriq with which he is supposed to be di-
vinely entrusted. It is among the most solemn and sub-
lime acts appertaining to the ministry of our holy religion.
Mr. Crowther affords +n►e uncxceptionable exemplifica-
tion of the union of two supposedly opposite characters.
While he is a good parish priest, he is also an admirable
popular preacher. His life is a lesson to his flock, and his
talents are an honour to his chu, th. The sphere of his
duties is, I even fear, too arduous fir his health. lie is
not that servant -who, when his lord tometh, will be
found neglectful of his post ; but one who, having been
faithful to his trust, may look forward with exultation to
his discharge.—" The harvest truly is great; but the la-
bourers are few : pray ye, therefore, the Lord of the
Harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his har-
vest !"—Gospel according to St. Luke, ch. 10, v. 2.
January 20, 1809. Os•Esinrs.

*** POPULAR PREACHERS (No. 251 for Sunday next,
January the 29th.—Rev. HENRY DRAPER, D. D. of SPA-
FIELDS CHAPEL.

NAUTICAL INTLLLIGENCE.

LOSS OF THE CRESCENT.

The following is an Extract of a Letter, received at
Portsmouth on Sunday, front Mr. Thomas Mason, late
Clerk of his Majesty's ship Crescent, relative to the melan-
choly lo4s of that ship. We give it publicity for the satin--
faction of the friends of the survivors, and to terminate
the dreadful state of susl►ence in which many must be on
the occasion.

" On the sth inst. (Dec.) we struck on the coast of Jut-
land, near liobsnout, and completely wrecked, with the
WWI of '220 people. The survivors, 60 in number, were
saved; the major part on a raft, the remainder in the jolly-
boat. Our situation was truly dreadful, even worse than
at the old ship's (Anson) loss. We have been removed
from Robsnout to this place (Aalborg). in waggons, about
32 miles. We have as yet been treated very *ell—expect
soon to be released.—F. U.-- and I are confined together.
We have to console ourselves by expectation of speedily
secmng you again.

LIST OF SURVIVORS.
Neilson Williamgon, Master.
John Weaver First Lieutenant of Marinm
Francis Ifogl;ton, Midshipman), Late of hl4 Majesty's ship
Thomas Main, clerk Aliso:l4