THE

CONGREGATIONAL MAGAZINE.

MARCH, 1835.

Died, on Wednesday, the 24th of December last, at Bradwell, Suffolk, at the advanced age of ninety years, Mr. JOSEPH PARKER. He was the son of the worthy person of the same name, who for upwards of twenty years, acted as amanuensis to, and ultimately had the privilege to attend the death-bed of the eminent Dr. Watts. The deceased was early married to a sister of the Rev. Dr. Samuel Wilton, formerly minister of the Weighhouse, Eastcheap, a zealous and able advocate of religious liberty. Mr. Parker had survived this truly excellent lady several years. The affliction which terminated his protracted pilgrimage, was brightened by the consolations of the gospel; and he bore witness to the foundation and the firmness of his hope, by exclaiming in his latest hours, "None but Christ,"—"All is well." Mr. Parker is understood to have left a valuable collection of unpublished MSS. of Dr. Watts and Dr. Doddridge; and much interesting correspondence of other distinguished divines among the Dissenters.

LIBRARY OF BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS, AUTOGRAPHS, &c.
AT BRADWELL, NEAR GREAT YARMOUTH.

Mr. SPELMAN respectfully announces, that he is instructed to sell by Auction on the 18th and 19th March, 1835, the entire LIBRARY OF BOOKS, highly interesting COLLECTION OF MANUSCRIPTS, AUTOGRAPHS, and other Property of the late JOSEPH PARKER, Esq., at Bradwell, Suffolk.

The Library comprises about 1000 Volumes, principally in Divinity; the Manuscripts embrace several unpublished Essays, Letters, and other Autographs of Drs. Watts and Doddridge, Franklin, and other distinguished individuals. Many of the Books, which contain the Autograph and extensive Notes in the hand-writing of Dr. Watts, and the Manuscripts, which are of a peculiarly interesting character, were inherited by the late Proprietor from his Father, Mr. Joseph Parker, who was for a period of more than 20 years the Amanuensis and valued Friend of Dr. Watts.

Catalogues may be had ten days prior to the Sale, of Messrs. Jackson and Walford, 18, St. Paul's Church Yard; of Mr. E. Keymer, Bookseller, 1, Wellington Street, Strand, London; and of the Auctioneer, Norwich.

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A CATALOGUE

OF THE

VALUABLE LIBRARY

OF DIVINITY,

INTERSPERSED WITH ENGLISH CLASSICS, PHILOSOPHY, BIOGRAPHY, HISTORY, AND MISCELLANEOUS LITERATURE;

WITH ABOUT
NINE HUNDRED PAMPHLETS;

A HIGHLY INTERESTING COLLECTION OF
*Manuscripts and Autographs;*
AND THE REMAINING
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, CHINA, &c.

WHICH WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION,

BY

MR. WILLIAM SPELMAN,

On Wednesday and Thursday, the 18th and 19th March, 1835,

AT THE LATE RESIDENCE OF
JOSEPH PARKER, Esq. (DECEASED,)
BRADWELL, SUFFOLK.

The above valuable Property may be viewed on the mornings of Sale from EIGHT until ELEVEN o'clock, at which hour the Auction will commence punctually, each day.

Price Sixpence.

J. R. AND C. CHILDS, PRINTERS, BUNGAY.

MR. SPEELMAN respectfully invites the attention of the literary and religious Public to the genuine and peculiarly interesting character of the property described in the following Catalogue.

The late proprietor was the son of Mr. Joseph Parker, who, for above twenty years, was the amanuensis of the eminent Dr. Watts. On the Doctor's decease, many of his books, papers, &c. were given to Mr. Parker, as memorials of his " dear Master," and in acknowledgment of his long and faithful services : from him they were inherited by the late Mr. Parker. Such is the history of a considerable portion of the property now offered for sale.

There will be found among the Books many illustrations of the statement made by one of Dr. Watts's biographers, that "it was customary " with him to make remarks in the margin of his books, in the blank " leaves to write an account of what was most distinguishing in them, " and to insert his opinion of the whole." Volumes containing the traces of such a hand cannot fail to be highly appreciated. A century has elapsed since Watts established his fame; but his works continue to improve the minds and to " lead the devotion of millions."

Independently of such considerations, however, this Library well deserves the attention of the theological and general reader.

Amongst the MSS., besides various original papers and letters by Watts, (chiefly unpublished,) are original letters and other autographs of Doddridge, Priestly, Franklin, Howard, &c. &c.

Norwich, March 7th, 1835.

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25 Trapp's Virgil, 3 vols. cf. nt. 1731
Creech's Horace, cf. nt. 1720
Pitt's Virgil, cf. nt. 1733
26 Addison's Works, with Life by Tickell, 5 vols. cf. nt. 1726
Swift's Miscellanies, 3 vols. cf. 1731

27 Unitarian Tracts, 6 vols
Jenks's Liberal Opinions, 2 vols.
Miscellaneous

28 Burnett's (G. D.D.) Letters, 1687
Watson's (T.) Art of Divine Contentment, 1688
Slater's (S.) Preciousness of God's Thoughts, 1702
Crawford's Zion's Traveller, 1743
Haywood's Closet Prayer, 1689
Henry's (M.) Directions for Daily Communion, 1712

29 Smith's (Josiah) Duty of Parents, Boston, N. E. 1730
This book contains the Autograph of Dr. Watts.—" *I. Watts, Don. Authoris, an excellent Book.*"

30 Willson's Treatise on the Lord's Day, cf. 1722
Treatise on the Observation of the Lord's Day, cf. 1724
Grotius on the Truth of the Christian Religion, by Patrick, cf. 1700
Rogers's (Tim.) Discourses, cf. 1791
Garbutt (R.) on the Resurrection, cf. 1669
Watson (T.) on Self-denial, 1675
Palmer's (H.) Memorials, cf. 1708
Worsley on the Translation of the Classics, 1745
Shower's Life of Gearing, cf. 1699

31 Sparrow's Rationale on the Common Prayer, 1664
Owen's (J.) Sermons, cf. 1756
Mead's (M.) Name in Heaven, cf. 1707
Watson's (T.) Heaven taken by Storm, 1670
Howe's (J.) Redeemer's Tears, cf. 1684
Bragge's (R.) Church Discipline, cf.
Willson's Sacramental Catechism, 1720
Evans's Collection of Hymns, 1769

32 Franck's Nicodemus, 1709
This book contains the Autograph of Dr. Watts.—" *I. Watts, 1709.*"

33 Watts's View of the Scripture, cf. 1751
Cruso's (Tim.) Discourses on the Rich Man and Lazarus, cf. 1797
Corruption of Man's Nature, cf. 1676
Jennings's (D. D.D.) Sermons on Early Piety, cf. 1752
Reynolds's (I.) Discourse on Zeal, cf. 1716
Haweis's (I.) Communicant's Companion, cf. 1763
Spiritual Songs, 1735
Ostervald, Catechisme, ou Instruction dans Religion Chrétienne, 1704

34 Dickinson (I.) on Christian Faith, 1741
This book contains the Autograph of Dr. Watts.—" *I. Watts, ex Dono Rev. Benj. Colman, D.D.* 1742."

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35 Mather's (Increase) Angelographia, 1696—(presentation Copy)
Jennings's (I.) Discourses on Preaching, cf. 1736
— Life of Cotton Mather, cf. 1744—(presentation

Copy)

Steele's (R.) Husbandman's Calling, cf. 1668

Sibbs's (R. D.D.) Soule's Conflict, 1638
Staunton's Minister and Stranger, 1774
Watson's (Thos.) Divine Cordials, 1663
Jenks's (B.) Victory of Chastity, 1707
Hamond (G.) on Family Worship, 1694
No Popery, a Catechism, 1682

36 Calamy's (Edm.) Godly Man's Ark, 1667
Doolittel's (T.) Captives in Chains, 1703
Howe's (J.) New-year's Gift, 1703
Sibbes's (R. D.D.) Divine Meditations, 1658
Staunton's Minister and Stranger, 1774
Harrison's Divine Logick, 1710
Life of Galeacius Caracciolus, 1677
Watts's Prayers for Children and Divine Songs
Dickson's (D.) Explanation of the Hebrews, 1637

37 Howe's (J.) Vanity of Life, 1672
— Two Sermons, 1688
Presentation Copy to Dr. Watts, whose Autograph it contains.

38 Williams's (D. D.D.) Vanity of Childhood and Youth, cf. 1724
The Example of St. Paul, cf. 1726
Taylor (N.) on Infant Baptism, 1711
— Dissenter's Vindication from Schism, 1702

39 Doolittel's (T.) Love to Christ, 1693
Willison's (I.) Afflicted Man's Companion, 1772

Quicke's (I.) Hell Opened, *curious frontispiece*
This Book contains the Author's Autograph.

Flavel's (J.) Mystery of Providence, cf. 1727

Vincent's (N.) Touchstone, c. 1681

A New Year well begun, an Essay, *Boston, N. E.* 1719

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40 Chalmers's Evidence of Christian Revelation

Christian Consolation

Christ the Mediator

Jesus Shewing Mercy

Davies's Sermon

James's Sunday-School Teacher's Guide

Luther's Life

Life of Gustavus Vassa, by himself

Bogatzky's Golden Treasury, cf. eleg.

41 Dickenson on Regeneration

Dickenson's Familiar Dialogue, Boston, N. E. 1742

This Book contains the Autographs of Dr. Watts and Dr. B. Col-
man of Boston, N. E.

42 Fuller's (T. M.D.) Counsels and Cautions, cf. 1731

James's (S.) Abstract of the Dealings of God, cf. 1760

Brookes's (Thos.) Precious Remedies, 1653

String of Pearls, 1703

Nature of Indwelling Sin in Believers, 1668

The World Conquered, cf. 1668

Howe's (J.) Thoughtfulness for the Morrow, cf. 1681

Rogers's (T.) Early Religion, 1691

Darracott's (R.) Marks of Salvation, 1756

Quarles' Emblames, many curious plates, 1634

Notcutt's (W.) Happy Exchange, 1733

Watson's Plea for the Godly, 1672

Life and Death of J. Janeway, cf. 1702

Gearing's Life and Death, 1694

Mason's (J.) Remains, cf. 1742

Watts's Lyrical Poems, cf. 1751

43 Mather's (Increase) Awakening Truth tending to Conversion

Heaven Opened, 1665

Traill's Eleven Sermons, 1778

Maclaurin's Sermons and Essays, 1755

Containing the Autograph of Dr. Thomas Gibbons.

Stennett (S. D.D.) on Baptism, cf. 1772

Willison's Sacramental Catechism, 1720

Bunyan's Come and Welcome, 1686

The Rural Christian, cf. 1772

Salmon's Modern Gazetteer, 1747

44 Edwards's (Jon.) Sinner in the Hands of an angry God, a Sermon, Boston, N. E. 1741.

This Book contains the following observation in Dr. Watts's hand-
writing "*A most terrible Sermon, which should have had a word
of Gospel at the end of it, though I think 'tis all true.*"

45 Field's Bible, 1658, and Sternhold and Hopkins's Psalms, 1658,
in 1 vol. morocco

Breviary, with curious-plates, morocco, clasps, 1682

This Book contains the Autograph of Dr. Watts.

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46 Boyer's (P.) History of the Vaudois, 1692
Colman (B.) on Mirth, Boston, N. E. 1707
--- on the Incomprehensibleness of God, Boston,
N. E. 1740
Steele (R.) on Uprightness, 1672
Reasonableness of Reformation, 1691
Henry's (M.) Scripture Catechism, 1708
Hooker's Doughty Christian, 1700
Exon's Occasional Meditations, 1633
Doolittel's Treatise on the Lord's Supper, 1711
Symonds's (J.) Case and Cure of a Deserted Soul, 1639
Strong's Heavenly Treasure, 1656
The Tree of Life, 1656

47 New Testament in Chinese

48 The Mourner's Refuge
Lady Abney's copy, and contains Dr. Watts's Autograph.

49 Cruso's (Tim.) Sermons at Pinner's Hall, cf. 1679
--- Three last Sermons, portrait, cf. 1697
Six Miscellaneous

50 Alleine's (R.) Vindiciæ Pietatis, cf. 1676
Traill's (R.) Throne of Grace, cf. 1713
Murrey's (R.) Closet Devotions, cf. 1744
Earle's (Dr.) Sacramental Exercises, cf. 1730
Browne's (Simon) Caveat against Evil Company, cf. 1716
Janeway's (Jas.) Legacy to London, cf. 1710
--- Saints' Encouragement, cf. 1674
Shaw (S.) on the Plague, cf. nt. 1769
Watson's (Thos.) Doctrine of Repentance, cf. 1668
Horsley's (J.) Vows in Trouble, cf. 1729
Jenks's (B.) Heaven Opened, cf. 1710
Rowe's Devout Exercises, cf. 1747
--- Letters from the Dead, cf. nt. 1768
Mather's Early Piety exemplified, cf. 1689
Watts's Psalms, morocco, 1736

51 Owen's (J. D.D.) Discourse on the Work of the Holy Spirit in Prayer, cf.
This book contains the Autograph of "I. Watts, 1706."

52 Pemberton's (S.) Practical Discourses, preached in Boston, N. E.
cf. Boston, N. E. 1741
This is a presentation copy from the Author to Dr. Watts, whose Autograph it contains—"I. Watts, Donum Autoris, 1742."

53 Hall's (Jos. D.D.) Holy Raptures, 1654
Newcome's (H.) Sermons on Anger, cf. 1693
Watts's Psalms, morocco, 1751
--- Hymns, 1802
Life and Death of Philip Henry, cf. 1698
Stratton's (T.) Aureæ Sententia, cf. 1791
Maxwell's Hymns, cf. 1759
White (Thos.) on Meditation, 1672
Jacomb's Essay on Idle Words, cf. 1721

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54 The Duty and Advantages of Religious Societies proven from Scripture and Reason, 1743

This contains the Autograph of Dr. Watts—"*a very good book.*"

55 Norris (John, M.A.) Of Religious Conversation, 1706

This has Dr. Watts's Autograph—"*To Mrs. Sarah Abney, I. W.*"

56 Essay on Uncharitableness, 1707

With the Autograph of Dr. Watts.

57 Pechlini (J. N.) De Purgantium Medicamentorum Exercitatio, Amst. 1702, with other Tracts, *hf. bd.* in one vol.

Sanctorii Medicina Statica, 1676

Jones on the Human Muscles, 1790

Complete Juryman, *cf.* 1752

Centaur not Fabulous, *cf.* 1750

58 Clifford's (S.) Signs and Causes of Melancholy, collected from Baxter, *portrait of Baxter*, *cf.* 1716

With the Autograph of "*I. Watts.*"

59 Gee's (Joshua) Strait Gate and Narrow Way, *cf.* 1729

This is a presentation Copy to Dr. Watts, from Increase Mather, whose autograph it contains—"*By Mr. Joshua Gee, Pastor of the second Church in Boston.—For the Rev. Dr. Isaac Watts in London. The Author is Colleague to your obliged friend and servant, I. Mather.*"

60 Foxcroft's (Thos.) Two Sermons at the Thursday Lecture in Boston, *cf. Boston, N. E.* 1730.

This is a presentation Copy from the author to Dr. Watts, and contains the hand-writings of both, viz.—by Foxcroft, "*For the Rev. I. Watts, D.D. in London:*" by Watts, "*From the Author, a very good book.*"

60 Watts's Psalms, first edition, *morocco, gilt, 1719*

This Copy of the "Psalms" was presented by Dr. Watts to Lady Abney, on the occasion of their first appearance in print.

OCTAVO.

61 Burroughes's (J.) Gracious Spirit, *cf.* 1649

Bates's (W. D.D.) Spiritual Perfection, *cf.* 1699

A presentation Copy.

Hoadley's (B.) Submission to the Magistrate, *cf.* 1710

Edwards (Jon.) on the Existence and Providence of God, *cf.* 1696

Maurice's (M.) Social Religion exemplified, *cf.* 1759

Five Pamphlets on Popery, in 1 vol. *hf. bd.*

Defence of Assembly's Catechism, *cf.* 1738

62 Gibbons's (T.) Sermons, 2 vols. *cf. nt.* 1762

Millar's (R.) History of Christianity, 2 vols. *cf. nt.* 1731

63 Stennett's (S. D.D.) Discourses on Domestic Duties, 1783

Traill's (R.) Sermons, *cf.* 1718

Bury-Street Sermons, 2 vols. 1735

Nine Sermons in 1 vol. *cf.* 1706-30

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64 Baxter's Paraphrase, port. cf. 1701
Worsley's New Testament, cf. 1770
Price's (R.) Dissertations on Prayer, cf. 1768
Doddridge's Rise and Progress, 2nd ed. 1745
Smith's Ordination Sermon, cf. 1713
65 Cellarii Geographia Antiqua, curâ Patrick, cf. 1755
Wells's (E. D.D.) Astronomy and Dialling, plates, cf. 1725
Ferguson on the Globes, cf. 1776
Lives of the Philosophers, cf. 1755
66 Towgood on Dissent, port. cf. eleg. 1787
Leland's (J. D.D.) View of Deistical Writers, cf. 1754
67 Jebb's (J. D.D.) Works, with Memoirs by Disney, fine portrait, 3 vols. 1787
68 Jay's (W.) Short Discourses, 2 vols. 1805
Wardlaw's Discourses on Socinian Controversy, 1816
Unitarianism, a Reply to Yates's Vindication, 1816
69 Guthrie's Geography
Fenning's Dictionary
Buchan's Domestic Medicine, cf. nt. 1779
70 Manton's (T.) Exposition of iii. Chap. Isaiah, cf. 1703
Taylor's (N.) Discourse on Faith, cf. 1700
Maxwell's (Jas.) Divine Poems, cf. 1756
Gale's (Theo.) Discourse on Christ's Coming, cf. 1673
Boehm's (A.) Discourses on Christianity, cf. 1717
Dorrington's (Theo.) Reformed Devotions, 1704
Halyburton's (Thos.) Life by himself, cf. 1733
Calamy's (E.) Abridgment of Baxter's History, port. cf. 1702
71 Bennet's (B.) Memorial of the Reformation, 1721
This Book contains the Autograph of "I. Watts."
72 Henry's (M.) Daily Communion with God, 1715
Owen (J.) on Temptation, 1658
on the Trinity, 1719
Eschol, 1764
Owen's (Chas.) Religious Gratitude
Sheffield's (Joseph) Antapologia, 1672
Flavel's Token for Mourners, 1680
Sibs's (R.) Breathing after God, 1639
Alleine's Life and Death
Brooks's Mute Christian, 1698
Discourses on Devotion, 1671
Milton's Paradise Lost, port. 1711
73 Watson's (T.) Godly Man's Picture, 1666
Mischief of Sinne, 1671
Pearsall's (R.) Contemplations, 1753
Vines's Treatise on the Lord's Supper, cf. 1677
Barber's (Joseph) Sermons on Regeneration, cf. 1770
Mason's Self-Knowledge, 1748
Vincent on the Plague, 1722
Owen's (J.) Mortification of Sin in Religion, 1668
Alleine's Life and Death, 1677
Christian Magazine, plates

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74 Gibbons's Life of Watts, port. 1780
Orton's Life of Doddridge, port. hf. bd.
Mason's Christian Morals, 2 vols. 1761

75 Rogers (Tim.) on Melancholy, cf. 1706
Dunlop's (Wm.) Sermons, 2 vols. in one, cf. 1722
Hodge's (J.) Sermons on the Evidence of Christianity, cf. 1758
Reynolds's (J.) Letters to the Deist, cf. 1725
Bennett's (B.) Christian Oratory, port. 1757
Smith's Ordination Sermon, cf. 1713

76 Wilton (S. D.D.) Funeral Sermon for Joseph Longhurst, 1770.
Sermon for the Charity School in Bartholomew Close, 1770.
Apology for Dissenters' Application to Parliament, 1773.
Review of the Articles of the Church of England, 1774.
Sermon for the Charity School in Gravel Lane.
Forming together the entire works of Dr. Wilton, in 1 vol. cf.
Funeral Sermons preached on the Death of Sir Thos. Abney, and others of his Family, in 1 vol.

77 Sharp's (Granville) Treatise on the English Tongue, bds. 1767
On the Toleration of Slavery, bds. 1769
Remarks on the Law of Manslaughter and Murder, bds. 1773
Declaration of Rights, bds. 1775
Remarks on Prophecies, bds. 1775
Remarks on the sacred Vessels of the Jews, bds. 1775
Laws of Retribution, bds. 1776
Limitation of Slavery, bds. 1776
On the Messiah, bds. 1806
Jerusalem, bds. 1808
Tract on the Law of Nature, bds. 1809
Remarks on the Lord's Prayer, bds.

The above are presentation Copies.

78 Robertson's History of Scotland, 2 vols. 1776
Lancelot's Tour to Le Grand Chartreuse, tr. by Schimmelpen-nick, 1813

79 Hartcliffe's (J.) Treatise on Virtue, cf. 1722
This Volume contains the Autograph of " I. Watts, 1722. "

80 Graham's (Wm.) Review of Ecclesiastical Establishments, bds. 1796
Newton's Syllabus of the Christian Doctrines, 1791
Buchanan's (C. L.) Star in the East, 1811
Stennett's (S. D.D.) Trip to Holyhead in the Mail Coach, 1793
A presentation Copy.
Hunter's Life of Christ, 1802
Burder's Oriental Customs, vol. 1
Life of Count Struensee, 1773

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81 Calamy's Life of Increase Mather, port. 1725
Tomkin's Appeal to a Turk or an Indian, 1748
Slater's Earnest Call, 1694
Stockton's Counsel in Affliction, cf. 1667
Sure Guide to Heaven, 1704
Trail on the Lord's Prayer, 1705
Sherlock on Judgment, cf. 1725

82 Wilton's (S. D.D.) Sermon for the Charity School in Bartholomew Close, 1770, Apology for Dissenters' Application to Parliament, The Ordination Service of Dr. Wilton, in 1 vol.
Funeral Sermon for Mr. Thomas Wilton, 1776
--- for the Rev. Dr. Wilton, 1778
Sharp's (Archbp.) Sermon on the Duty of Receiving the Sacrament.
A presentation Copy.

83 Wilton's (S. D.D.) Funeral Sermon for Joseph Longhurst, 1769 and Sermon for the Charity School at Bartholomew Close, 1770, in 1 vol. cf. bd.
--- Apology for Dissenters' Application to Parliament, 1773
--- Review of the Articles, 1774
Funeral Sermon for Dr. Jennings, 1762

84 Chester (Bp. of) on Natural Religion, cf. 1683
This Book contains the Autograph of "I. Watts."

85 Misson's Voyage to Italy, plates, 4 vols. cf. 1714

86 Calamy's Abridgment of Baxter's History of his Life and Times, port. 4 vols. cf. 1713-27

87 Stanhope's (G. D.D.) Paraphrase of the Epistles and Gospels, 4 vols. cf. nt. 1751

88 Boyle's (R.) Theological Works, port. 3 vols. cf. nt. 1715
Matho, or a Dialogue on Philosophy, &c. 2 vols. cf. nt. 1745

89 Howe's (J. M.D.) Sermons, 2 vols. cf. nt. 1744
Sermons, 2 vols. v. d.

90 Burnham's (R.) Pious Memorials, cf. nt. 1753
Practice of Piety, cf. nt. 1749
Sherlock on Divine Providence, cf. nt. 1729
Boston's Fourfold State, cf. 1736

91 A Kempis's Imitation of Christ, by Stanhope, cf. nt. 1742
Mason's Self-Knowledge, cf. nt. 1745
Reynolds (J.) on Reconciliation, cf. 1729
Horneck's (Anth.) Crucified Jesus, 1716

92 Shaftsbury's (Earl of) Characteristicks, with finely engraved vignettes, 3 vols. cf. nt. 1723
Brown's (J.) Essays on the Characteristics, cf. nt. 1751
Vindication of Shaftsbury, sewn

93 Littleton's (E. L.L.D.) Sermons, 2 vols. royal, cf. nt. 1735
Ashe's (J.) Sermons, cf. 1741
Barker's (J.) Sermons, 2 vols. cf. 1748

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94 Rollin's Belles Lettres, 4 vols. cf. nt. 1734
Rollin's Thoughts on Education, 1735
The Preceptor, 2 vols. cf. 1748
95 Milton's Paradise Lost, by Newton, port. and plates, 2 vols. cf. nt. 1750
Paradise Regained and Poems, port. cf. nt. 1753

96 Grove's (H.) Works, 4 vols. cf. nt. 1747
System of Moral Philosophy, 3 vols. cf. nt. 1749

97 Universal History, 20 vols. cf. nt. 1747-8

98 Locke on the Understanding, 2 vols. cf. nt. 1726
Collection of Pieces, cf. 1720
History of Christ, 1721
Treatises of Government, cf. 1728
Posthumous Works, cf. 1706

99 Young's Night Thoughts, 2 vols. cf. nt. 1743
Young's Vindication of Providence, cf. nt. 1737
Barrow's (J. D.D.) Sermons, port. cf. 1678

100 Magee on the Atonement, 2 vols. 1812
Mason's Plea for Catholic Communion, 1816

101 West (G.) on the Resurrection, cf. 1747
Letter to G. West on the Conversion of St. Paul
Butler's Analogy, cf. nt. 1750
Sermons, cf. nt. 1736
Campbell's Enquiry, cf. nt. 1739

102 Benson's (G. D.D.) Reasonableness of Religion, cf. nt. 1746
Jorton's (J.) Discourses, cf. nt. 1752
Chandler's Defence of Christianity, cf. 1725
Observations on Scripture, cf. nt. 1764

103 Sermons against Popery, 2 vols. cf. nt. v. D.
Bennett's (B.) Discourses, cf. 1730
Bennett's (T.) Confutation of Popery, cf. 1714
Marolle's Papal Persecution, cf. 1712
Amey's (T.) Sermons on Devotion, cf. 1747

104 Epistles of the Apostolical Fathers, by Wake, cf. 1693
This Book contains the Autograph of "I. Watts."

105 Martin's (B.) Philosophical Grammar, cf. nt. 1738
Cheyne's (Geo.) Principles of Natural Religion, 1705
Malebranch's Search after Truth, cf. 1694
Seneca's Morals, by Le Strange, plates, cf. 1722

106 Bates's (W. D.D.) Works, port. 6 vols. cf. 1693

107 Grove's (H.) Works, 4 vols. cf. nt. 1740
Harris's (W. D.D.) Funeral Discourses, cf. nt. 1736

108 Necker's Importance of Religious Opinions, cf. 1688
Fitzosborne's (Sir T.) Letters, 2 vols. cf. nt. 1748
Duchal's (Jas.) Arguments for the Truth of the Christian
Religion, cf. nt. 1753

109 Watts's Sermons, 2 vols. cf. v. nt. 1772
Gibbons's (T.) Sermons, 3 vols. sewed, 1787

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110 Burke on the French Revolution, *hf. bd.* 1790
Bouillé's Memoirs of the French Revolution, 1797
Christie's Letters on the French Revolution, 1791
Flower (B.) on the French Constitution, 1792
Letters on the Dismemberment of Poland and France, 1793

111 Hutchinson's History of Massachusetts's Bay, 2 vols. *cf. nt.* 1760
History of China, *cf.* 1763
Drummond's (W.) History of Scotland, *portraits, cf.* 1682

112 Lediard's (T.) Life of the Duke of Marlborough, *portrait and plates*, 3 vols. *cf.* 1736
113 Melmoth's Pliny's Letters, 2 vols. *cf. v. nt.* 1747
Collier's (J.) Emperor Antoninus, *plates*, 1708
Coventry's (H.) History of False Religion, *cf.* 1753
Dictionary of Religions, *cf.* 1723

114 Burnett (T. D.D.) on the Doctrine of Redemption, 1737
This Book contains the following observation in Dr. Watts's hand-writing. " *This is a very good Treatise, rational and Scriptural for the most part.*"

115 Cave's (W.) Primitive Christianity, 1675
Edwards's (Jon.) New Discoveries, *cf.* 1714
Shepherd's (T.) Discourses, *cf.* 1726
Collier's (Jere.) Essays, *cf.* 1700
Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, *plates*, 1741

116 Mason's (Jno.) Practical Discourses, 4 vols. *bds.* 1752
Devotional Discourses, 1758

117 Reyner's (Kirby) Sermons, 1758
Mace's (D.) Sermons, 1751
Mason's (J.) Sermons, 1758
Stafford's (J.) Discourses, 1772

118 Kolben's (P.) Present state of the Cape of Good Hope, *port. 1731*
Chamberlaine's (J.) Present state of Great Britain, *cf.* 1748
Phillips's Conference with the East Indians, *cf.* 1719

119 More's (H.) Practical Piety, 2 vols. 1812
Christian Morals, 2 vols. 1813

120 Gordon's (W.) History of the American War, 4 vols. 1788

121 Whiston's (W.) Life, by himself, 2 vols. 1749
Shower's (J.) Life, *port. cf.* 1716
Fleming's Funeral Sermon for King William, 1702
Dorrington on the Romish Church, *cf.* 1699
State of the Protestants in Ireland in the time of James, *cf.* 1692
Secret History of the Revolution in 1688, *cf.* 1715

122 Worsley's New Testament, *cf.* 1770
The improved version of the New Testament, 1808

123 Calamy's (Edm.) Defence of Nonconformity, 3 vols. *cf.* 1703
Inspiration of Holy Writ, 1710
Vows, *cf.* 1697

124 Turner's (D.) Abstract of English Grammar, 1730
This Book contains Dr. Watts's Autograph,—" *I. Watts, authoris donum.*"

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125 Davies's (Saml.) Sermons, 5 vols. *cf. v. nt. gilt edges*, 1766

126 Hunt's (Jere. D.D.) Sermons, 4 vols. 1768

May's Practical Sermons, 1759

Collection of Sermons, *cf. nt.* 1738

Various Sermons in 1 vol.

Bennett's Christian Oratory

127 Howe's (J.) Living Temple, *port. cf. nt.* 1702

A presentation Copy.

Whitby's (D.) Five Points, *cf.* 1735

Bennett's Christian Oratory, *port. cf. nt.* 1760

128 Vines's (R.) God's Drawing, 1762

Claggett's (W. D.D.) Sermons, *cf.* 1689

Paraphrase of vi. Chap. John, *cf.* 1693
Sermons, 1699

Fiddes's (R.) Sermons, *cf.* 1720

Flower's (T.) Sermons, *cf.* 1740

Howe's (J.) on Delighting in God, *port.* 1674

Marshall's (W.) Gospel Mystery, *cf.* 1714

129 Browne's (Simon) Fit Rebuke to a Ludicrous Infidel, in some Remarks on Mr. Woolston's Fifth Discourse on the Miracles of our Saviour, with a Preface concerning the prosecution of such writers, *bds.* 1732

This was Dr. Watts's Copy. It contains his MS. Analysis in the margin; and on the title page he has marked it "*well written*."

130 Wilkins's (Bishop) Ecclesiastes: or a Discourse on Preaching, *rough calf*, 1693

This volume contains the Autograph "*E Libris Isa. Watts,*" and is an interleaved Copy, with extensive "*remarks*" in Dr. Watts's hand-writing, "*on the names of authors and their writings*"— "*chiefly taken from Mr. Thos. Howe, his tutor, in conversation*"— and the rest "*made in reading books in his youngest years of study*."

131 ΕΙΚΩΝ ΒΑΣΙΛΙΚΗ, The Portraiture, &c. *cf.* 1649
ΕΙΚΟΝΟΚΛΑ΄ΣΤΗΣ, in Answer to the above, by Jno. Milton, *cf.* 1690

132 Kennett's Roman Antiquities, *port. cf. nt.* 1726
Customs of the Romans, *cf.* 1740
Letters on Mythology, *cf.* 1748
Aikin's Letters from a Father to his Son, *cf. nt.* 1793
Parnell's Poems, *cf.* 1747

133 Williams's (Archbp.) Memoirs, *cf.* 1715
Life of Bury, *cf.* 1720
Ochley's Life of Yohdhan, 1708
Fenelon's Letters
Nettleton's Treatise on Virtue, *cf.* 1751
White's (Jere.) Persuasive to Moderation, *cf.*
Smith's (Jere.) Sermons, 1716
Henry's (M.) Ordination Sermon for Atkinson, *cf.* 1713

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134 Cave's (W.) Primitive Christianity, cf. 1714
Dorney's (H.) Divine Contemplations, cf. 1684
Ware's (Joshua) Hell and Heaven, cf. 1734
Colman's (B.) Sacramental Discourses, cf. 1728
Locke's Reasonableness of Christianity, 1696
Account of Mr. Locke's Religion, 1700
Sermons, cf.

135 Orton's Exposition of the Old Testament, 6 vols. *port.* 1791

136 A Collection of Funeral Sermons by various eminent Divines, 5 vols. *bds.* v. D.

137 Ditto, 10 vols. *bds*.

138 Ditto, 5 vols. *hf.* *bd.*

139 Cecil's Life and Remains, by Pratt, *port.* 1812
Chalmers's (T. D.D.) Sermons on Astronomy, 1817
Buchanan's (C.) Star in the East, 1812

140 Saxby's (H.) British Customs, cf. 1757
Jacob's Court Keeper, cf. 1764
Hales on the Original Institution of Parliaments, 1707
Shaw's Parish Law, 1748
Britain's Remembrancer, 1748

141 Sharp's (G.) Law of Nature, 1777
--- Law of Retribution, 1776

This volume contains the Autograph of J. Cartwright.

American Independence, 1775

Sierra Leona

Cartwright's (J.) Legislative Rights, 1777

Donaldson's (W.) Agriculture a Duty, 1775

142 Jackson's (W.) Constitutions of America, *portrait of Washington*, 1783
Three Miscellaneous

143 Rights of the Church, cf. 1749
Five Miscellaneous

144 Henry's (M.) Method of Prayer, cf. 1737
Rowe's Devout Exercises, cf. 1738
Hale's (Sir M.) Contemplations, cf. 1685
Wallin's (B.) Evangelical Hymns, 1750

145 Gordon's Geography anatomized
This Book contains the Autograph of "I. Watts, 1722."

146 Cheselden's (W.) Anatomy, *plates*, *hf.* *bd.* 1756
Wanewright's Nonnaturals, 1737
Blackmore's Treatise on the Spleen, 1725
Receipts in Cookery, 1728

147 Blackstone's Commentaries, 4 vols. cf. v. nt. 1787

148 Rede's (Leman Thos.) Essay towards a Free Examination of the Laws of England, 3 vols. *bds.* *Hamburgh*, 1802
Furneaux's Letters on the Act of Toleration, and Essay on Toleration, in 1 vol. *cf.*
Price on Annuities, *cf.* 1771
A presentation Copy.

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149 Tayler's (T.) Sermons, *bds*. 1803
Jennings on Original Sin, *cf*. 1740. Hebden's (Sam.) Sermons on Original Sin, 1740, in 1 vol. *cf*.
Hill's (J.) Sermons, *cf*. 1748

150 Wright's (S. D.D.) Occasional Preacher, *cf*. 1743
Taylor's (N.) Practical Discourses, *cf*. 1703
Cruso's (Tim.) Sermons at Pinner's Hall, *cf*. 1699
Howe's (J.) Blessedness of the Righteous, *cf*. 1768

151 Barrow's (S. D.D.) Sermons against Evil Speaking, *cf*. 1678
Ten Tracts on Dissent by Owen, Calamy, and others, in 1 vol. *hf. bd*.
Doddridge's Rise and Progress of Religion, *cf*. 1745
March's Sabbaths at Home, *bds*. 1823

152 A Faithful Inquiry after the Ancient and Original Doctrine of the Trinity taught by Christ and his Apostles. In two parts. *Part I. sewn*
This is the Tract composed and printed (but not published) by Dr. Watts, so frequently referred to in the controversy respecting the doctrinal views entertained by that eminent Divine towards the close of his life. The present Copy contains the Author's MS. Corrections and Additions, and prefixed to it is the " Solemn Address" published by the editors of his Works, while they deemed it right to withhold the Tract itself. See Palmer's "Dr. Watts no Socinian," and Burder's Ed. of Watts's Works. vol. 1. Mem. p. xxxvi. and vol. 4. 670.

FOLIO.

153 Strong's (W.) Discourse of the Covenants, *cf. nt*. 1678

154 Œsop's Fables, by L'Estrange, *portrait and frontispiece*, *cf*. 1694

155 Gurnall's (W.) Christian in Armour, *cf*. 1679

156 Harris's (J.) Dictionary of the Arts and Sciences, *port. cf.* 1704

157 Whitby's Paraphrase and Commentary on the New Testament, *port. 2 vols. cf. nt.* 1709
Whitby's Additional Annotations on the New Testament, 1710

158 Clark's (Sam.) Lives of Eminent Persons, with *numerous portraits*, *cf*. 1683

159 Clark's (S.) Marrow of Ecclesiastical History, with *numerous portraits*, *cf. nt.* 1675

160 Henry's (Matthew) Works, *port. cf. nt.* 1726
This Volume contains the Autograph of " *I. Watts*, 1725-6."

161 Gordon's and Miller's Universal English Dictionary, by Baily, *cf*. 1730
With Dr. Watts's Autograph,—" *I. Watts*."

162 Fuller's (Thos.) Pisgah-Sight of Palestine, with *engraved title* and *numerous plates*, 1650

163 La Sainte Bible, par I. F. Ostervald, *fine copy in calf, Amst.* 1724

164 Henry's (M.) Exposition on the Old and New Testament, with *fine portrait by Vertue*, 5 vols. *rough calf*, 1734

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165 Chambers's Dictionary of Arts and Sciences, 2 vols. *rough calf*,
1743

166 Clarke's (Sam. D.D.) Sermons and Works, *fine port. by Vertue*
2 vols. *rough calf*, 1742

167 Holy Bible, and Book of Common Prayer, in 1 vol. *rough calf*,
1709

168 Poole's Annotations on the Bible, *port.* 2 vols. cf. 1700

169 The Boyle Lectures, or a Defence of Religion, 3 vols. *cf. nt.*
1739

170 Tillotson's (Archbp.) Works, *fine port.* 3 vols. cf. 1728

171 Polano's History of the Council of Trent, by Brent, *cf. nt.* 1640

172 Saurin's Dissertations, *frontispiece*, vol. 1. *cf.*

173 Clark's (S.) Generall Martyrologie, *port. cf.* 1657

174 Sibbs's (R.) Saints' Cordial, *cf.* 1658
Chillingworth's (W.) Religion of Protestants, 1664

175 Reynolds's (E. D.D.) Works, *cf.* 1658

176 Owen's (I. D.D.) Saint's Perseverance, *cf.* 1654

177 Jacob's Law Dictionary, *cf.*

178 Haak (Theod.) Dutch Annotations on the Bible, *cf.* 1657

179 Flavell's (I.) Works, 2 vols. *cf.* 1701

180 Three Trials, in 1 vol. *cf.*

QUARTO.

181 Doddridge's Family Expositor, 1st Edn. 6 vols. *cf.* 1739-56
A subscription Copy.

182 Owens (I. D.D.) On the CXXX. Psalm, *cf.* 1680
This Book contains an Index in Dr. Watts's hand-writing.

183 Cruden's Concordance, *cf. nt.* 1738
This was Dr. Watts's subscription Copy, and contains his Autograph
—" *I. Watts*, 1738."

184 Sibbs's Returning Backslider, 1650

185 The Holy Bible, with marginal notes, *engraved Title, cf.* 1599
The "Breeches" Bible.

186 Book of Common Prayer, *Oxf.* 1743

187 Robertson's History of America, *maps*, 2 vols. *hf. bd.* *uncut*,
1772

188 Shaw's (T. D.D.) Travels in Barbary and the Levant, 1757

189 Ainsworth's Latin Dictionary, by Patrick, *cf. nt.* 1751

190 Gilpin's (R.) Treatise on Satan's Temptation, *cf.* 1677
This Book has the Autograph of Dr. Watts,—" *I. Watts, Don.*
*D. M. Abney.*"

191 Heylyn's (I. D.D.) Theological Lectures

192 Watts's (I. D.D.) Works by Jennings and Doddridge, 1st Edn.
*with port.* 4 vols. *cf. nt.* 1753

193 Bower's (Archbp.) History of the Popes, 7 vols. *bds.* 1766, with
Supplement to 2d vol. *bds.*

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194 Boyer's French Dictionary, with *portrait*, cf. 1729

195 Foster's (J. D.D.) Discourses on Natural Religion, 2 vols. 1749
Pye's Tracts, *hf. bd.*

196 Dalrymple's (Major D.) Travels in Spain, 1775
Owen's (Ch. D.D.) Natural History of Serpents, cf. 1742

197 Bolton's Walking with God, cf. 1634
— Four Last Things, cf. 1635

— Discourse on Happiness, 1638

198 Burroughes's (Jere.) Exposition of Hosea, 2 vols. *port. cf.*
1650-52

— Moses's Choice, 1660

199 Godwin's (T.) Select Cases Resolved, cf. 1647
Torshell's (S.) Hypocrite Discovered and Cured, cf. 1644
Firmin's (G.) Real Christian, cf. 1670

Feltham's Resolves

200 Baxter (R.) On the Knowledge of God, cf. 1664
Owen (I. D.D.) On Spiritual-mindedness, cf. 1681

Manton's (T.) Sermons, *port. cf.* 1678

Ambrose's (Isaac) Looking unto Jesus, 1658

201 Seller's (J.) Practical Navigation, cf. 1715
— Atlas Maritimus, *coloured charts*, 1675

202 Clark's (Sam. M.A.) Discourse on Justification, *sewed*, 1698

The following Note is prefixed in the handwriting of Dr. Watts,—
> "This book is filled with my own *Marginall Notes in answer to the Semi-Arminian Notions contained in it*, I. W. 1698 and 9." Be-sides the numerous MS. Notes above mentioned, there are ad-ded to this Copy in the Doctor's hand-writing, "*A large and Complete Index*," and ten Pages of "*Notes taken out of Mr. Humfrey's and Mr. Clark's Letters about Justification, and some Reflections on 'em.*"

MISCELLANEOUS.

203 A Bust of Dr. Watts, cast from a mould taken at his Death by
the desire of the Abney family; with bracket

204 A Portable Sun Dial, with Mariner's Compass and Apparatus,
by *Culpepper*, in case

This Dial was formerly the property of and used by Dr. Watts.

205 Brass Sun Dial, by *Glynne*.

This was the property of Dr. Watts, and has the name of "*Sir Thomas Abney, of Theobalds*," engraved upon it.

206 A Medley, a very curious Drawing in Ink, finely executed with a
Swan's quill, by J. Stanley, framed and glazed. [Size
21½ inches by 17 inches, *sight measure*]

This unique and beautiful production contains portraits of Garrick
in two of his favourite Dramatic Characters, several pictorial
Sketches, Facsimiles of various styles of Writing, Engraving,
Typography, &c. ; and, as an unparalleled specimen of ingenuity
taste, and minutely accurate execution, would be a valuable ac-
quisition to the Collector.

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MANUSCRIPTS AND AUTOGRAPHS.

207 Manuscript by Isaac Watts, D.D. being a Treatise on the Bless-
edness of Faith without Sight. *pp.* 28, *sm.* 4to

The Author's signature is appended to a short-hand note at the com-
mencement.

208 Autograph of Sir Thos. Abney, Knt.
Sermon in the hand-writing of Sir Thos. Abney

The "beloved friend and patron" of Watts.

Manuscript of Dr. Watts. The Acts of Saving Faith; in a
Letter. *pp.* 8, *sm.* 4to

209 Three Autographs: Sermons by Dr. Watts

Preached in Mr. Richier's family, 1711, 1712, 1726, on the Anni-
versary of their family's deliverance from drowning.

210 Autograph: Sermon by Richd. Price, D.D. F.R.S.

Author of "Observations on Annuities," "Dissertations," &c.

211 Manuscript by Dr. Watts: A Letter about strong inward impulses,
how dangerous to indulge them when contrary to reason
and present Providences. *pp.* 14, *sm.* 4to

212 Original Letter from Rev. Saml. Price to Mrs. Sarah Ashurst;
dated " London, Oct. 8, 1757 "

Original Letter from Saml. Morton Savage, D.D. to the same:
dated, " London, Sept. 4, 1754 "

The former of these excellent Ministers was for 45 years the Col-
league of Dr. Watts, after whose death they successively occu-
pied his pulpit.

213 Manuscript Address by Dr. Watts to the Church of Christ, in
Mark Lane, Feb. 8, 1701½. *pp.* 8, *sm.* 4to

This Autograph contains the Doctor's views on Church Discipline.
*See Watts's Works. Burder's ed. vol. 1. Mem. p. lv.*

214 Original Letter of Rev. Abm. Booth, dated, " Goodmans Fields,
15 April, 1785 "

Author of " The Reign of Grace," &c.

Original Letter of Rev. Thos. Reader, dated, " Taunton, Nov.
29, 1784 "

Author of " Discourses on the Parable of the Ten Virgins," &c.

Original Letter from Rev. John Barker, dated, " Clapham,
Mar. 7, 1760 "

The eminent successor of Matthew Henry, and writer of the ad-
mirable Letter to Doddridge. *See Wilson's Diss. Ch. vol. 2.*
*pp. 39—54.*

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215 Seven Manuscript Addresses by Dr. Watts, to the Church of Christ in Bury-Street, from Nov. 4, 1713, to Feb. 12, 1713. pp. 28

These very interesting papers were written during those years of "tiresome sickness," when Dr. Watts was unable to preach. Two of them relate to the choice and settlement of Mr. Price as his Co-pastor; three of them chiefly to his continued afflictions; another to the separation of some who had deserted the Communion of the Church; and in one he intimates his intention to present a Copy of his "Divine Songs" to each of the Children (under fifteen) of the Members. The addresses are entirely in the Doctor's hand-writing, and are signed by him. In one of them is a paragraph "not transcribed in the Copy sent the Church." As a whole they are models of affection, solicitude, thankfulness, and resignation.

216 Original Letter from Dr. Richd. Price to Miss Ashurst, dated, "Newington, July 9, 1748"

On the Doctrine of a Particular Providence.

217 Manuscript by Dr. Watts:—Creatures produce their own Kind

An ingenious paper, in which the above fact is adduced as a striking proof of the wisdom of God.

218 Original Letter from Philip Doddridge, D.D. to Dr. Watts, dated "Northampton, May 13, 1741"

Relative to his prospects and intentions as a Pastor, Tutor, and Author.

MS. Copy of Address by the Deacons and Elders to the Church at Northampton

This was sent with the above letter to Dr. Watts, and is indorsed by him. It contains the names of the Northampton Elders and Deacons in *Doddridge's* hand-writing.

219 Manuscript of Dr. Watts:—The Principles of Christian Religion by Thos. Gouge, 1678, or an Abridgment of the Assembly's Shorter Catechism. pp. 15, 12mo

"Dr. Watts considered Mr. Gouge one of the greatest preachers in his younger times." *Gibbons's Life of Watts, p. 154.*

220 Original Letter from Dr. Doddridge to Dr. Watts, dated, "Northampton, Dec. 6, 1746"

Respecting the Dutch Translation of the writer's Sermons on Re-generation, the use of Watts's Psalms and Hymns in family worship, &c.

221 Manuscript of Dr. Watts in short-hand, intituled by him, (in long-hand,) "A form of Consecrating Churches and "Church-yards, composed by Bp. Gibson, Bp. of London, "when he first came to that Diocess, and sent to me in "a letter, to shew me there was no superstition in it, "June 22, 1738." pp. 10, 12mo

Transcript of the above, in long-hand

The late Mr. Parker, who had learnt of his father the system of Stenography used by Dr. Watts, was most probably the last survivor of those who were acquainted with it. This consideration induced him to transcribe some few of the Doctor's short-hand MSS.

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222 The Book of Common Prayer, 8vo, gilt edges, 1720

Dr. Watts's Copy, with his marginal references to the following MS.
Manuscript by Dr. Watts, intituled, " Some Cursory Remarks
in reading the Book of Common Prayer, the Articles of
Religion, and the Ordering of Bishops, Priests, and
Deacons. Written in the year 1704. " *pp.* 15, 12mo.

223 Manuscript of Dr. Watts: Advice to the Candidates for the Ministry, by Mr. C. Morton. A Manuscript of Mr. John Rowe's, concerning Daily Walking with God. Copies of Letters, &c. 18mo, *marble bds.*

224 Nine Sermons upon the Lord's Supper, and Ten Sermons upon Joshua xxiv. 15. By Mr. John Starkey. MSS. 12mo, *ornamentally bound*

225 Autograph Volume on Geometry, by Dr. Watts, sm. 4to, cf.

The following note is inserted by the Dr.—" *This book was written
meerly for my own use, when I taught Mr. A. Shallett the Princi-
ples of Geometry, by Father Pardie's Elements; in order to facilitate
and shorten my labour and his learning.*"

226 Original Letter from Rev. John Mason: dated " Cheshunt, 14 May, -61"

Author of the " Treatise on Self-knowledge," and " Harmony of Prosaic Numbers."

Original Letter from Rev. Benj. Fawcett : dated " Kiddermin-
ster, Nov. 21, 1768 "

Author of the " Grand Inquiry," " Observations on Melancholy," &c.

These Letters have reference to the Works of their respective
writers.

227 Original Letter from Dr. Watts to Mrs. Richier : dated " Dec. 3, 1728"

A beautiful Letter on the Benefits of Affliction.

228 Original Letter from Dr. Rich. Price : dated Hackney, March 13, 1790

Referring to his work on Annuities, &c.

Original Letter from Dr. Joseph Priestly : dated Philadelphia,
July 9, 1794, (a part *cut out*)

229 Original Letter from Dr. Watts to Mrs. Richier : dated " Theobalds, March 21, 1731"

Announcing the death of Mrs. Sarah Abney, in a style combining
deep pathos with great piety and resignation.

230 Original Letter from Dr. Doddridge to Miss Ashurst : dated " Northampton, June 4, 1748 "

Refers to his Newington friends, the " Family Expositor," &c.

231 Autographs of " Andrew Fuller of Kettering," and " John Ryland, Jun. of Northampton," (afterwards Dr. Ryland of Bristol)

232 Original Letter from Dr. Doddridge : dated " Northampton, June 30, 1748 "

To Miss Ashurst, in reply to some remarks occasioned by a perusal
of the " Rise and Progress. "

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233 Original MS. Attestation of several Ministers in New England to the Northampton Revivals, dated Oct. 11, 1738, with Extract of a Letter on the same subject from Dr. Benj. Colman to Dr. Watts, in the handwriting of the latter

234 Original Letter by Dr. Doddridge, dated "Northampton, Sept. 26, 1749"

To Miss Ashurst, acknowledging a present of Books, and on other topics.

235 Original Letter from Dr. Sam. Stennett: dated "Muswell Hill, Feb. 1, 1784"

Relative to a project for the general education of the poor among Dissenters.

Original Letter from Dr. Thomas Gibbons: dated "Hoxton Square, Sept. 19, 1783."

The Biographer of Watts.

236 Autograph of "Joseph Caryl," with "Author of Expos. on Job," added in Dr. Watts's hand-writing

237 Autographs of the following distinguished divines, viz.—William Bates, John Howe, Increase Mather, Cotton Mather, Matthew Sylvester, Francis Tallents

238 Original Letter from Granville Sharpe, Esq. to his brother, dated "14 July, 1779"

Recommending various military precautions in case of an invasion.

239 Original Letter from Gustavus Vassa the African

240 Autographs of President Adams and Dr. Benj. Franklin: being the Draft of a Memorial to the Council and House of Representatives of the State of Massachusetts Bay: dated "Passi, May 22, 1778"

This curious document relates to the detention of an English vessel during the American war. It has the following memorandum subjoined to it, by the late Mr. Parker:—"The body of this paper "was dictated and *written* by John Adams, Esq. afterwards President of the United States of America. The interlineations "were dictated and *written* by Dr. Franklin, Ambassador to Paris "from the said United States. This paper was received from "those Gentlemen at Passi, by me, JOSEPH PARKER."

241 Original Letter from Dr. William Gordon: dated "Philadelphia, Nov. 17, 1770"

Original Letter from the same: dated "Jamaica Plain, April 6, 1776"

The former alone of these Letters has the signature of the celebrated Author of the History of the American War. In the latter, the signature is (no doubt from prudential motives) omitted. It gives an account of the position of the armies, and the Battle of Bunker's Hill.

242 Autograph of Lord Nelson

243 Autograph of Louis XVI. King of France

Autograph of M. Turgot, Prime Minister of France, 24 Mai, 1778

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PAMPHLETS.

17 Seventy Pamphlets, many of which are curious and rare, chiefly relating to the periods of the American War and French Revolution

18 Fifty ditto

19 Seventy ditto

20 Seventy curious Pamphlets of early date, relating to Popery and Protestantism

21 Fifty ditto, relating to Nonconformity

22 Seventy ditto, Sermons on especial public occasions, &c.

23 Sixty ditto, Miscellaneous Sermons

24 Forty ditto, on various subjects

25 Forty ditto, on various religious subjects, chiefly of early dates

26 Sixty-six ditto, ditto

27 Fifty ditto, relating to the Slave Trade, Sermons on political subjects, &c.

28 Sixty ditto, Funeral Sermons, &c. of early periods

29 Forty ditto, on Medical and Miscellaneous subjects

30 Eighteen Pamphlets, relating to and printed in New England

31 Fifty ditto, on the American War, &c.

32 Seventeen ditto, Sermons preached to the Society for the Reformation of Manners, in the years 1676—1707.

The above were Dr. Watts's Copies, and one number contains his Autograph.

33 Eleven ditto, Two Tracts by Cotton Mather, D.D. printed at Boston, N. E. and others of like interest

34 Twenty-four ditto, Sermons preached to the Society for the Reformation of Manners, at Salter's Hall, 1708—1739

35 Atlas, Road Book, Maps, &c.

36 The Senator for 1791—4, in numbers

37 Several numbers of the Jewish Expositor, and other periodicals

38 Sundry account books

39 The Times Newspaper for the years 1820—2

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40 Ceremonial for the reception of King George upon his arrival from Holland. Printed by appointment, 1744.

His Majesty's Declaration of War against the French king:
29 March, 1744. King's Printer's Copy, 1744

His Majesty's Speech to the Parliament, 18th Nov. 1760.
Printed same year

The London Journal, May 22, 1736

The London Farthing Post, Feb. 9, 1739

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41 Declaration of the Lord Protector, inviting to a day of fasting and humiliation, 20 March, 1653. Printed by his Highness' special commandment, 1653.

The Articles signed by Oliver Cromwell, 16 Dec. 1653. Printed same year

"On the 16th Dec. 1653, Oliver, with great pomp, was inaugurated in Westminster Hall, after having first solemnly sworn to "an instrument of Government, prepared by his Council and "others." Harris's Lives, vol. 3, p. 335.

42 A True Copy of a Paper written by Capt. Thos. Walcott, in Newgate, after his Condemnation, and delivered to his Son immediately before his Execution. 1683. Printed same year

"Walcot, an Irish Gentleman that had been of Cromwell's Army." —Burnett's Own Times, vol. 2, p. 350.

The Speech of Lord Russel, to the Sheriffs, with the paper delivered by him to them at the place of Execution on July 21, 1683. Printed by direction of the Lady Russel, 1683

"When he came to the Scaffold he walked about it four or five times. Then he turned to the Sheriffs and delivered his paper." —Burnett, vol. 2, pp. 376-7.

The very Copy of a paper delivered to the Sheriffs upon the Scaffold on Tower Hill, on Friday, Decemb. 7, 1683, by Algernon Sydney, Esq. before his Execution there. Printed by appointment, 1683

"Sydney wrote a long Vindication of himself, (which I read,) and summed up the Substance of it in a paper that he gave the Sheriffs." —Burnett, vol. 2, p. 398.

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quit the ministry, and no entreaties could prevail with him
to the contrary. He resigned his charge, April 15, 1701,
and, not long afterwards, Mr. (afterwards the celebrated
Dr.) Isaac Watts, was chosen his successor. After his
removal to London, Dr. Chauncey was chosen tutor of a
new academical institution, among the Nonconformists of
the Congregational persuasion, over which he presided till
his death, Feb. 28, 1712. (u) He was succeeded by those
learned persons Dr. Thomas Ridgley, and Mr. John
Eames.* The institution still exists, at Homerton, under
the superintendence of the Rev. John Pye Smith, D. D.
and is known by the name of the Fund-board Society.

EDWARD TERRY, M. A. was son to the Rev. Edward
Terry, rector of Great Greenford, in Middlesex, who ac-
companied Sir Thomas Roe, in his embassy to the Great
Mogul, at whose court he resided for more than two years.
Wood speaks of him as " An ingenious and polite man, of
a pious and exemplary conversation, a good preacher, and
much respected by the neighbourhood where he lived. " He
died Oct. 8, 1660.†

Greenford was probably the birth-place of his son Edward
Terry, who pursued his studies in University College, Ox-
ford, of which he became fellow, and where he took his
degree of M. A. Here he devoted himself, for many years,
to the instruction of youth, in which employment he was
made very useful. He also obtained great fame for his

(u) Dr. Chauncey published, The Divine Institution of Congregational Churches.—The Interest of Churches: or, a Scripture Plea for Steadfastness in Gospel Order. 1690.—Neonomianism Unmasked: or, the ancient Gospel pleaded against the other called, A new Law or Gospel. 1692.—An Essay on the Interpretation of the Angel Gabriel's Prophecy, Daniel ix. 24.—Christ's Ascension to fill all Things; a Sermon at Horsleydown, &c.—The Doctrine according to Godliness; in the Way of Catechism. 1700.

* Calamy's Account, p. 761. Contin. p. 877. Noneonformist's Memorial, vol. iii. p. 380.

† Wood's *Athenæ Oxon.* vol. ii. p. 255.

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BURY-STREET, ST. MARY AXE.—Independent.

exercises in the University; particularly for his funeral oration at the interment of Dr. Joshua Hoyle, the Master of his College, Regius Professor of Divinity in the University, and a Member of the Assembly of Divines. Mr. Terry succeeded his father in the living of Great Greenford, to which he was admitted, Feb. 27, 1661.* He did not, however, enjoy it long, being ejected for nonconformity, on Bartholomew-day, in the following year. After this, we hear nothing further of him till the time of the Revolution; when he was assistant to Dr. Chauncey. He continued a member of the church after he was incapacitated for preaching, which was several years before his death; but he took great pleasure in hearing others read to him. Dr. Calamy gives him the character of a man " Of a very mild disposition, of a blameless life, and very charitable; much honoured for his work's sake, and a lover of peace and truth." After enjoying a greater measure of health than most men, he was suddenly removed in a lethargic fit, which seized him about ten o'clock at night, on March 7, 1715-6, and carried him off at two o'clock the next morning.† He must have been considerably advanced in life.

ISAAC WATTS, D. D.—This illustrious Divine was born July 17, 1674, at Southampton, where his father kept a respectable boarding-school, for young gentlemen. He was an intelligent and pious man, a Dissenter from principle, and deacon in the congregation at Southampton. It appears that he possessed some paternal property; but was much injured in his circumstances by the persecutions of the times, having been more than once imprisoned for nonconformity. During his confinement, Mrs. Watts has been known to sit on a stone near the prison-door, suckling her infant son Isaac. Notwithstanding this, Mr. Watts reared a large family with much respectability, and died in a good old

* Newcourt's Repertorum, vol. i. p. 615.
† Calamy's Account, p. 472. Contin. p. 614.

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age, Feb. 10, 1736-7;\* “ having the happiness indulged to few parents, of living to see his son eminent for literature, and venerable for piety.”†

The Doctor was the eldest of nine children, and given to books from his infancy. Before he could speak plain, when he had any money given him, he would run to his mother and cry, “ A book! a book! buy a book!” At four years old he began to learn Latin; and about seven, to lisp in poetic numbers. Good Mrs. Watts, it seems, sometimes employed the pupils, after school hours, in writing a few lines, for which she rewarded them with a farthing. On one of these occasions, her son Isaac being required to do the same, his aspiring muse indited the following couplet:

“ I write not for a farthing, but to try
How I your farthing writers can outvie.”

At an early age, he was placed under the care of Mr. Pinhorne, a clergyman of the establishment, and master of the free-school in Southampton; (x) to whom, at the age of twenty, his grateful muse dedicated an elegant Latin ode. His early proficiency in learning, being noticed by Dr. Speed, the physician, and some other gentlemen, they proposed to raise a subscription for his support at one of the universities; but, notwithstanding the disadvantages of the times, Mr. Watts chose rather to take his lot with the Dissenters. “Such he was (observes Dr. Johnson) as every Christian church would rejoice to have adopted.”

At sixteen years of age, he was sent to an academy in the vicinity of London, under the superintendence of the

• Gibbons's Life of Watts, p. 1.

† Johnson's Lives of the English Poets; art. Watts.

(x) Mr. Pinhorne was Rector of All-Saints in the same town, Prebendary of Leckford, and Vicar of Eling in the New-Forest, Hants. He was held in repute for learning, and bore the character of a worthy man. A monument was erected to his memory at Eling, bearing this inscription: Here lies the body of the Rev. Mr. John Pinhorne, Prebendary of Leckford, and Vicar of Eling, who died June 8, 1714, aged 62.

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Rev. Thomas Rowe, pastor of an Independent-church, then meeting at Girdlers'-Hall, of which his pupil became a member, in 1693; being then in his nineteenth year. "I have been credibly informed, (says Dr. Jennings) that while he resided in this college of learning, his behaviour was not only so inoffensive that his tutor declared he never gave him any occasion of reproof, but so exemplary that he often proposed him as a pattern to his other pupils for imitation."* Among his fellow-students were Mr. John Hughes, the poet; Mr. Josiah Hort, afterwards Archbishop of Tuam; and Mr. Samuel Say, a Dissenting minister in Westminster. "Some Latin essays, supposed to have been written as exercises at this academy, (according to Dr. Johnson) shew a degree of knowledge, both philosophical and theological, such as very few attain by a much longer course of study." While at the academy, he cultivated an acquaintance with the muses; or as himself modestly expresses it, was "a maker of verses from fifteen to fifty;" and, in his youth, he appears to have paid attention to Latin poetry. Some of his productions at this period, are remarkably easy and elegant. His method of study was to impress upon his memory the contents of the books he read, by abridging them; and by interleavements to amplify one system with supplements from another. The reader may form a correct idea of his manner of reading by having recourse to the very instructive specimens adduced by Dr. Gibbons and Mr. Palmer. (x)

Mr. Watts having finished his academical studies at the age of twenty, returned to his father's house, where he con-

• Funeral Sermon for Dr. Watts, p. 21.

(y) It was customary with Dr. Watts to make remarks in the margin of his books, and in the blank leaves to write an account of what was most distinguishing in them, to insert his opinion of the whole, to state his objections to what he thought exceptionable, and to illustrate and confirm what appeared to him just and important. —Palmer's Life of Watt, p. 5. note.

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tinued two years. Instead of entering immediately on his public work, he employed this period in study and devotion, following those pursuits that were more immediately connected with his intended profession. At this time, a circumstance occurred which laid the foundation of his future popularity as a Christian poet. The composures sung by the congregation at Southampton, being of a very humble class, and so little to our author's taste, he could not forbear re-presenting the matter to his father, who, knowing his poetical turn, desired him to try if he could do better. He did so: one hymn after another was produced and approved; and he was encouraged to proceed till, in process of time, there was a sufficient number to fill a volume.*

From under the roof of his father, he was invited to reside in the family of Sir John Hartopp, Bart. at Stoke-Newington, as tutor to his son. In this employment he spent five years; and, during that time, devoted himself to a diligent study of the sacred Scriptures. He preached his first sermon on the birth-day that completed his twenty-fourth year, A.D. 1698, and his ministry meeting with acceptance, he was, in the same year, chosen assistant to Dr. Chauncey, pastor of the Independent congregation in Mark-lane. His ministerial labours, however, were soon interrupted by a painful illness, of five months continuance; in which he learned that patience in suffering was a part of Christian duty no less important than activity in labour. His health being gradually restored, he received a call to succeed Dr. Chauncey in the pastoral office, which he accepted the very day on which King William died—a day very discouraging and alarming to the dissenting interest. Ten days after, being the 18th of March, 1702, he was solemnly ordained to the pastoral office.† The ministers engaged on this occasion were, the Rev. Matthew Clarke, Thomas Collins, Thomas Ridgley, Benoni Rowe, and Thomas Rowe, his tutor.‡

* Gibbons's Life of Watts, p. 254. † *Ibid.* p. 92—97.
‡ Baptist Annual Register, vol. iv. p. 554.

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Not long after his entrance on this charge, he was again
visited by a painful and alarming illness, which threatened an
early period to his usefulness. His confinement was long,
his recovery slow, and his constitution considerably impaired.
It was, therefore, judged necessary to provide him an assist-
ant, and the Rev. Samuel Price was chosen to that office in
July, 1703. Mr. Watts's exertions, however, kept pace with
his recovery; and he was enabled to preach more than ever
to the edification of his hearers. In the prosecution of his
various plans of usefulness, he met with no material interrup-
tion till September, 1712, when he was seized again with a
fever of such violence, that shook his constitution, and left a
weakness upon his nerves, from which he never wholly reco-
vered. For more than four years he was entirely laid aside
from the exercise of his ministry, and it was not till October,
1716, that he was enabled to resume his public labours. The
affection of his people during this season of trial, was striking-
ly exemplified in their solicitude for his recovery. Particular
days were set apart to intercede with God in prayer for so
desirable an event, and many of his brethren in the ministry
assisted upon those occasions. At Mr. Watts's desire, Mr.
Price, his assistant, was now associated with him in the pastoral
office; to which he was ordained in March 1713. Between
these amiable men there existed an inviolable friendship,
which continued through life.*

The painful and distressing state to which Mr. Watts was
reduced by this sickness, inspired his friends with a tender
and becoming sympathy, and particularly engaged the bene-
volent attention of Sir Thomas Abney, Knt. and Alderman
of London, (z) who received him into his house; where,

* Gibbons's Life of Watts, p. 98-101.

(z) Sir Thomas Abney was descended from an ancient and honourable family at Wilsley, in the County of Derby. He was born in January 1689; and his mother dying when he was young, his father sent him to a school at Loughborough, in the County of Leicester, that he might be under the eye of a pious aunt, whose instructions were conducive to those serious impressions which ever after remained upon his mind. In 1693 he was elected

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Stoke-Newington, was thus accosted by him: “Your ladyship is come to see me on a very remarkable day.” “Why is this day so remarkable?” answered the Countess. “This very day thirty years (replied the Doctor) I came to the house of my good friend Sir Thomas Abney, intending to spend but a single week under his friendly roof; and I have extended my visit to the length of thirty years.” Lady Abney, who was present, immediately said, “Sir, what you term a long thirty years visit, I consider as the shortest visit my family ever received.”* His gratitude, in the review of his obligations, during a thirty-six years residence with her Ladyship, is strongly marked in a passage of his will, where he speaks of “the generous and tender care shewn him by her Ladyship and her family, in his long illness many years ago, when he was capable of no service, and also, her eminent friendship and goodness during his continuance in the family ever since.†

It has been observed of literary men, and particularly Dines, that from the even tenor of their lives they afford but little interesting matter for the biographer. This may be true of some persons, but will not apply to such characters as Watts, whose writings have instructed as well as delighted thousands, and will continue to produce the same happy effects to the end of time. We are not indeed to look for those surprising events which characterize the intrigues of the statesman, or the deeds of the hero, but for something vastly more adapted to the great purposes of intellectual and moral improvement. This is effected by reviewing the lives of those who have exemplified the beauties of unaffected devotion, and shewn the way to substantial happiness, and immortal honour. “Extraordinary incidents, and curious anecdotes, are not to be expected in the life of a man, whose excursions were bounded by a few miles in the neighbourhood of the metropolis; who had formed no domestic relations;

* Gospel Magazine, 1776, p. 41.

† Dr. Jennings's Sermon on the Death of Dr. Watts, p. 26.

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whose bodily afflictions often, and after long seasons, incapa-
citated him for every duty, and for every pleasure, but such
as were purely intellectual and spiritual; and who, when in
health, perhaps rather shunned social intercourse, as incom-
patible with his literary pursuits and his ministerial obliga-
tions. But whoever is capable of appreciating the import-
ance of learning and philosophy, when sanctified by an ardent
zeal for the glory of God, by gentleness, humility, and unre-
mitted exertions for the best interests of the world; or who-
ever possesses the noble ambition of attaining such eminence
in wisdom, piety, and usefulness, and of imbibing any degree
of that elevation of mind, so conspicuous in this great man,
may anticipate more substantial rarities, the zest of which he
will never lose, while he needs the aid of instruction, or the
animating influence of an example so full of grace and
beauty.”*

From the time of Mr. Watts's reception into the above
family, his life, when not interrupted by sickness, was con-
stantly employed upon some scheme for advancing the im-
provement of mankind. This is evidenced by his successive
publications. " Their number and variety (says Dr. John-
son) shew the intenseness of his industry and the extent of his
capacity." In reviewing the writings of Dr. Watts, and his
character as an author, we shall consider him as a poet, as
an instructor of youth, as a philosopher, and as a divine.

The first fruits of his genius were given to the public in
his “ *Horæ Lyricæ*; or Lyric Poems,” published in 1706.
Of the merit of these composures Dr. Johnson was so tho-
roughly convinced, as to insert them in his edition of the Eng-
lish Poets. Concerning the Author he observes, “ As a
poet, had he been only a poet, he would probably have stood
high among the authors with whom he is now associated.
For his judgment was exact, and he noted beauties and faults
with very nice discernment; his imagination, as the Dacian

* Life of Dr. Watts prefixed to his Works. Leeds edition.

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battle proves, was vigorous and active, and the stores of
knowledge were large by which his fancy was to be supplied.
His ear was well tuned, and his diction was elegant and co-
pious.” This commendation is followed by an extraordinary
assertion with respect to devotional poetry; that “ the pau-
city of its topics enforces perpetual repetition, and the sanc-
tity of the matter rejects the ornaments of figurative diction.”
But, so far from this being true, there is nothing whatever
that supplies a greater variety of topics, or is better adapted
to admit of poetical images, as religion. Witness the sub-
lime compossures of many of the sacred writers, particularly
the prophets, in which the loftiest images and boldest figures
are introduced in almost every line. The Preface to the
Lyric Poems contains an ample defence of this species of
composition. The author shews that the sacred poet pos-
sesses advantages almost infinite in the variety, as well as the
dignity of his topics; and that they reject no embellishments,
though they require them to be used with judgment. Of the
comparative merits between our author and other writers of
the same class, Dr. Johnson observes, “ It is sufficient for
Watts to have done better than others, what no man has done
well.”

It was no small testimony to the poetic talents of Watts,
that was shewn him by Mr. Cave, the original printer and
proprietor of the Gentleman's Magazine, who, in order to
excite emulation, and procure for his work productions of
real genius, proposed to give certain rewards to his poetical
correspondents, and wrote to Dr. Watts, requesting him to
decide upon their respective merits. His natural modesty
revolted at the idea of becoming a literary judge; but, on
being pressed, he gave his opinion with so much candour,
and judicious discrimination, that all parties expressed their
gratitude, and cheerfully acquiesced in his decision.

The year after the publication of the Lyric Poems, ap-
peared his volume of HYMNS, to the occasion of which we
have before alluded. The copyright was sold to Lawrence

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the bookseller, for only ten pounds!* though, could now it
be re-assumed, it would probably be worth as many thou-
sands. This production meeting with a rapid sale, and being
very generally approved, the author was encouraged to at-
tempt a version of the PSALMS. His long cessation from
public labour, occasioned by the severe illness before-men-
tioned, enabled him to follow up this design, which, as his
health gradually amended, he completed in 1719, when they
were first published, and four thousand sold within the year.
These are generally allowed to excel all his other poetical
performances. Considered as a composition for the use of
Christian societies, they may be justly pronounced superior to
every other work of the kind; and they have given the name
of Watts a kind of immortality in our worshipping assemblies.
Whatever defects may be noticed in the manner of conduct-
ing public worship in our dissenting congregations, in the de-
lightful exercise of psalmody they far outstrip their brethren
of the Establishment. Who that has a taste for this sublime
part of devotion, does not prefer the elegant composures of
Watts, before the jingling rhymes that are constantly chaunted
in the parish churches? Though the volume of *Hymns*
composed by our author, are not equal to the *Psalms*, yet
they contain many specimens of sublime and devotional piety,
well calculated for the edification of Christian societies; and
which are highly recommended by the plainness of the com-
position and the smoothness of the verse. If in some in-
stances they may be thought less judicious than the *Psalms*,
it should be remembered that many of them were composed
when a youth. With respect to the reports propagated by
some Arian and Socinian writers, that the author revised
these composures a little before his death, in order to render
them as they say, " wholly unexceptionable to every Chris-
tian professor," they deserve not the least attention. Dr.
Watts possessed two extensive a knowledge of human nature
to entertain so chimerical a project.†

* Life of Watts prefixed to his "Practical Works," p. 14.

† Palmer's Life of Watts, p. 26—28, note.

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It could not have been long after this period that our author published his “Divine and Moral Songs for Children;” a work admirably adapted to entertain and instruct the infant mind. The number in constant circulation throughout Great Britain and America is prodigious. In England alone, the consumption exceeds 50,000 annually.* As to the merit of these composures, it has been estimated by the wise and good of all denominations, and received the stamp of extensive usefulness. Besides the Songs for Children, he composed some other pieces adapted to juvenile minds. One of these, “The Art of Reading,” published in 1720, was compiled for the use of the younger branches of the family under whose benevolent roof he resided. This was followed, in 1725, by “The Elements of Geography and Astronomy,” dedicated to Mr. John Eames; “A Book of Catechisms;” “Prayers for Children;” “A Discourse on the Education of Children and Youth;” and “A short View of Scripture History.” These several pieces, all adapted for the use of younger minds, are so many monuments of the author’s benevolence and piety, in stooping from the higher branches of literature, to converse with the lisping infant. “For children (says Dr. Johnson) he condescended to lay aside the scholar, the philosopher, and the wit, to write little poems of devotion, and systems of instruction adapted to their wants and capacities, from the dawn of reason through its gradations of advance in the morning of life. Every man, acquainted with the common principles of human nature, will look with wonder on the writer who is at one time combating Locke, and at another, making a catechism for children in their fourth year. A voluntary descent from the dignity of science is perhaps the hardest lesson that humility can teach.”

The philosophical writings of Dr. Watts, which next fall under our notice, have justly gained him no small share of reputation. The immortal discourse on “Logic,” pub-

* Life of Watts prefixed to his “Practical Works,” p. 12.

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lished in 1724, while it exhibited the true system of rea-
soning, rejected that wretched system of quibbling, which
had hitherto disgraced the schools. Though other authors
had written upon the subject, and prepared many of
the materials, yet, it remained for Watts to simplify the
system, and reduce it to general use. The Logic was
soon received into the English Universities; and in the
year 1741, Bishop Secker tells the author, " It was
by no means the only piece of his read there with high
estem."* Lord Barrington calls it a book by which, not
only the youth of England, but all who are not too lazy, or
too wise to learn, may be taught to think and write better
than they do; and adds, " I intend, as some have done
Erasmus, or a piece of Cicero—to read it over once a
year."†

In 1733, appeared his " Philosophical Essays" on various
subjects ; to which was added, " A System of Ontology,"
which has been much admired. In one of his disquisitions
he has been charged with confounding the idea of space,
with that of empty space ; but chiefly, we believe, by those me-
taphysicians who have pleaded for a vacuum in nature. The
most useful lesson to be derived from this volume, however,
is, that it impresses upon the reader a conviction of the
contracted limits of the human mind, and the uncertainty
attending the mere deductions of reason, unaided by reve-
lation.

The next work that falls under our notice, was one of
the most important, not only of those produced by Dr.
Watts, but that ever appeared in the English language.
We allude to the first part of “ The Improvement of the
Mind ; or, a Supplement to the Art of Logic, containing a
Variety of Remarks and Rules for the Attainment of useful
Knowledge in Religion, in the Sciences, and in common
Life.” It made its appearance in 1741, and as the author

* Gibbons's Life of Watts, p. 353. † *Ibid*, p. 405.

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confesses, had been the labour of more than twenty years : The second part was left in MS. and published by the editors of his works. Dr. Johnson says of this treatise, “ Few books have been perused by me with greater pleasure than his Improvement of the Mind, of which the radical principles may indeed be found in Locke's Conduct of the Understanding; but they are so expanded and ramified by Watts, as to confer upon him the merit of a work in the highest degree useful and pleasing. Whoever has the care of instructing others, may be charged with deficiency in his duty if this book is not recommended.”

We are now to take some notice of the Doctor's Theological writings, which for their number and value, have not been exceeded by any Divine of modern times. The perspicuity and elegance of his expression, and the richness of his imagination, enliven the most common subjects, and add lustre to the most interesting. The multiplicity and diversity of his native and acquired talents are every where conspicuous; and the application of these talents uniformly diversifies an accurate knowledge of human nature, a high veneration of the gospel, an unshaken attachment to the cause of Christian liberty, and an habitual readiness for any sacrifice to the virtue and happiness of mankind. "Whatever he took in hand (says Dr. Johnson) was, by his incessant solicitude for souls, converted to theology. As piety predominated in his mind, it is diffused over his works; it is difficult to read a page without learning, or at least, wishing to be better. The attention is caught by indirect instruction, and he that sat down only to reason, is on a sudden compelled to pray."

During the first years of his ministry, he delivered a set of discourses to a number of young persons, who associated for prayer in the vestry of his meeting-house. These were afterwards corrected, and arranged in a little volume entitled, "A Guide to Prayer," in which the subject is scientifically considered, and we are taught to pray by rule, without a

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The method pursued in this discourse is extremely judicious, and the author's directions full of piety and wisdom. In 1721, appeared the first volume of his *Sermons*. The occasion of writing them he has himself explained. His repeated afflictions had very much circumscribed his public labours; for a long time he was unable to preach at all, and when he did, it was with such weakness and pain, that he was often obliged to retire immediately to bed, and have the room closed in darkness and silence. And, as he was incapacitated for public labour, so he was also for the more private duties of the pastoral office; such as visiting the sick, and conversing with his flock at their habitations. This filled him with anxiety and regret, and induced him to present his people with a volume of discourses from the press, that they might read in their families the same truths which they had heard from his lips.* Though these discourses contain some slight inaccuracies, as well as redundancies of expression, yet they abound with many just remarks. The originality of thought, and many happy illustrations that run through them, discover the genius of the writer; and the perspicuity as well as simplicity of their style, render them familiar to the meanest capacities. To this may be added, that they contain a rich display of evangelical truth and Christian experience. A second volume of sermons on the Christian Morals, appeared in 1723, and a third volume in 1734. Lady Hertford mentions a pleasing instance of the utility of our author's sermons, in the case of a man who had been a bad husband, and a drunkard twenty years; but, by reading them was converted to a course of life just the reverse.†

In 1722, he published his excellent discourses on “Death and Heaven,” preached upon the death of Sir John Har-

* Preface to his Sermons, vol. i.

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topp and his lady. These sermons, which contain many ingenious conjectures concerning the employment of heaven, were so highly esteemed by the celebrated Professor Frank, that he caused them to be translated into German; and his successor, Dr. Rambach, wrote a recommendation in very strong and emphatic language.* But the principal work of this year was “ The Christian Doctrine of the Trinity, or Father, Son, and Spirit, three Persons and one God, asserted and proved, with their Divine Rights and Honours vindicated by plain Evidence of Scripture, without the Aid or Incumbrance of human Schemes.” This was his first piece upon the subject, and was followed, soon after, by “ Seven Dissertations relating to the Christian Doctrine of the Trinity: in two Parts.” (A)

* Life of Watts, prefixed to his “ Practical Works.”

(A) As Dr. Watts deviated from what is called the Orthodox Doctrine of the Trinity, it may not be improper briefly to state what were his views upon the subject. In the treatises above mentioned, he discovers his particularity to the doctrine of the pre-existence of Christ's human soul, which laid the foundation of his future system, called the *Indwelling Scheme*. This supposes “ That the Godhead, the Deity itself, personally distinguished as the *Father*, was united to the man Christ Jesus, in consequence of which union, or indwelling of the Godhead, he became properly God.” This union he supposes to have existed anterior to our Saviour's appearance in the flesh, and that the human soul of Christ existed with the Father from before the foundation of the world.” In his “Useful and important Questions concerning Jesus the Son of God,” published in 1746, he labours to shew that the term *Son of God*, does not expressly relate to his Deity, but to his mediatorial character and human nature. With regard to his Divine nature, he supposes the Godhead of Christ, and the Godhead of the Father, to be one and the same. At the latter end of the year before-mentioned, he gave to the public his three Discourses on “The Glory of Christ as God-Man,” which was his last publication on the subject, and goes over the same ground as his former pieces. With respect to the *Holy Spirit*, the Doctor seems not to have held the common notion of his real personality, as distinct from the Father, supposing it to mean the Divine Power, or Influence, or God himself exerting his influence. It is no part of our design to confirm, or condemn, the Doctor's opinions upon these points. Every human scheme of so sublime a doctrine as that of the Trinity, is liable to difficulties; and the unmeaning jargon that has been in

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In the year 1731, the Doctor gave to the public his valuable “ Essay on the Strength and Weakness of Human Reason.” A copy of this work, presented to Dr. Gibson, Bishop of London, was the occasion of his opening a correspondence with that prelate. About the same time appeared his “ Discourses on the Love of God, and the Use and Abuse of the Passions in Religion.” The object of these discourses was to lead men from the frigid zone of Christianity (mis-named rational religion), into the warmer region of Divine love, which is here shewn to be the proper climate of the Christian. The Doctor proves that Christianity not only admits, but demands the warmest of our affections; and that the cool and cautious religionist errs just as far from true reason as from piety.* “ The Redeemer and Sanctifier; or the Sacrifice of Christ, and the Operations of the Spirit, vindicated,” was published about 1735. Bishop Gibson, to whom the Doctor presented a copy, says, “ He read it with great satisfaction and delight.” He adds, “ The seeing so shameful a departure from true Christianity, on the two points which are the subject of your book, has long been a sensible concern and grief to me, and especially when I see it countenanced and propagated by many who call themselves Christians, but are in reality little more than Deists; for (says he) if the great work of our Redemption, and the blessed fruits of it are to be laid aside, I cannot see that the Christian name signifies much.” The good bishop particularly laments this defection among some of the

vented in order to explain it, has only added to its obscurity, and been the source of endless contentions and divisions in the church. If those who preach, or write, upon this doctrine, would confine themselves to the simple language of scripture, they would not only be more intelligible, but more successful in *putting to silence the ignorance of foolish men*, who would fain set up their own *fallible reason* in opposition to the *Wisdom of God*. Those who wish for a more particular account of Dr. Watts's sentiments with respect to the Trinity, may have recourse to his own writings, or to his Life by the Rev. Samuel Palmer.

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Dissenters, who, he confesses, “ had been hitherto, without exception, zealous for them.”*

In 1739, appeared his valuable “ Discourses on the World to come ; or, the Joys and Sorrows of departed Souls at Death, and the Glory or Terror of the Resurrection. To which is prefixed, An Essay towards the Proof of a separate State of Souls after death ;” a subject which he has treated in the most awful yet affectionate manner, adapted to every age and situation in life. Another of his publications was, “ The Ruin and Recovery of Mankind ; or, an Attempt to Vindicate the Scriptural Account of these great Events upon the plain Principles of Reason ; with an Answer to various Difficulties relating to Original Sin, the Universal Depravation of Nature, and the overspreading Cause of Death ; general Offers of Grace to all Men, and the certain Salvation of some ; the Case of the Heathen Nations, and the State of dying Infants.” This long title will give the reader an idea of the curious subjects discussed in this book, which contains some new and remarkable sentiments. Among others is the following singular opinion, as Dr. Doddridge terms it : “ That the sin of Adam has subjected all his posterity not only to death, but to the utter extinction of being ; the consequence of which is, that all those who die in their infancy fall into a state of annihilation, excepting those who are the seed of God’s people, who by virtue of the blessings of the covenant made with Abraham, and the promise to the seed of the righteous, shall through the grace and power of Christ, obtain part in a happy resurrection, in which other infants shall have no share.”* Since the time of Dr. Watts, the subject of the Divine conduct towards infants, has been treated in a manner far more scriptural, as well as more satisfactory, to the parental feelings.

* Gibbons's Life of Watts, p. 359, 360.

† Doddridge's Lectures, vol. ii. p. 216.

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The last of his publications we shall notice was, “Orthodoxy and Charity United.” The great object of this piece, and of the Doctor’s life, was to place the doctrines of the fall—the atonement—divine influence—the necessity of repentance, faith, and holiness, (which formed his system of orthodoxy) in a point of view consistent with their truth and importance; at the same time endeavouring to lessen the smaller differences among Christians respecting inferior points of sentiment, or rather forms of expression, and to promote charity and forbearance. The Doctor thought (and who does not think?) that the chief difference between real believers lies rather in terms than things. Habits of education and of reading, create these differences; but in the exercises of devotion, they are melted down in the beautiful language of scriptural piety. It was not only in his book (says Dr. Johnson) but in his mind that orthodoxy was united with charity.” To this work was appended an ingenious Essay, entitled, “Self-Love and Virtue reconciled only by Religion.”*

Besides the works already mentioned, our author published a variety of other pieces, all excellent in their nature, but too numerous to be here described. Such as we have not noticed shall be enumerated in the note below. (B)

* Life of Watts, prefixed to his “Practical Works.”

(B) A Sermon, preached at Salters' Hall, to the Societies for Reformation of Manners. 1707.—Defence against the Temptations to Self-Murder. 1726.—A Sermon at Bury-street, occasioned by the Death of George I. 1727.—A Discourse on Charity Schools. 1728.—A Caveat against Infidelity, or, the Danger of Apostacy from the Christian Faith. 1729.—An humble Attempt towards the Revival of Practical Religion among Christians, particularly Protestant Dissenters. 1731.—Reliquiæ Juveniles; Miscellaneous Thoughts in Prose and Verse, on natural, moral and divine Subjects.—Written chiefly in younger Years. 1734.—Nine Sermons in the Bury-street Collection. 1735.—Remnants of Time employed, in Prose and Verse. 1736.—An Essay on Humility, as exemplified in the Character of St. Paul. 1737.—Essay on the Holiness of Times and Places, &c. 1738.—An Essay on Civil Power in Things Sacred. 1739.—The Doctrine of the Passions explained and improved.—Questions proper for Students in Divinity.—A short Essay towards

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The reputation acquired by our author, in the various departments of literature, resounded far beyond the limits of his own country; and procured him a large correspondence with learned and worthy persons, both at home and abroad. It was, therefore, with great propriety that he received, in 1728, from the Universities of Edinburgh and Aberdeen, an unsolicited diploma, creating him Doctor of Divinity. " Academical honours (says Dr. Johnson) would have more value if they were always bestowed with equal judgment." Another writer (Mr. Toplady) has this observation upon the subject: " Learned seminaries would retrieve the departing respectability of their diplomas, were they only presented to (I will not say, such men as Dr. Watts; for few such men are in any age to be found: But to) persons of piety, orthodoxy, erudition, and virtue."* " The presenting such titles to people who either can pay for them, (observes another writer) or whose silly vanity prompts them to have their names ushered in with a sound, without any just qualification in the world beside, exposes the honours of a University to contempt, and the persons who bear them to ridicule. The name of Doctor, though it cannot make a man intuitively

the Improvement of Psalmsody.—The Harmony of all Religions. 1742.—An Essay on the Freedom of the Will. 1746.—Evangelical Discourses on several Subjects: To which is added, An Essay on the Powers and Contests of Flesh and Spirit. 1747.—The rational Foundation of a Christian Church. 1747.—Besides these, the Doctor wrote several Prefaces to the Works of others. He left the care of his Papers and Manuscripts to Dr. Doddridge and Dr. Jennings, who published a complete Edition of his Works in Quarto. 1749. These having become exceeding scarce and valuable, a new Edition was published in 1802, in 7 vols. 8vo. under the superintendance of the Rev. Edward Parsons, of Leeds, and the Rev. Dr. Williams, of Rotherham. This Edition has, also, been some time out of print. Many years after his death, were published what is called his "Posthumous Works." The first volume consisting of Poetry, is considered a gross imposition upon the public. The Letters between the Doctor and his friends, contained in the second volume, are curious, and probably authentic.

* Gospel Magazine for 1776.

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learned or wise, should give the world a just expectation not to find him at least either weak or illiterate.”*

The closing scenes of Dr. Watts's pilgrimage were such as might be expected from a life of such exalted piety and devotion. The delicacy of his constitution and repeated sickness soon brought upon him the infirmities of age; and these were greatly promoted by midnight studies. He was for several years together greatly distressed with insomnia, or continual wakefulness. Very often he could obtain no sleep for several nights successively, excepting such as was forced by medical preparations; and, not unfrequently, opiates lost their virtue, and served only to aggravate his malady. Yet, through the goodness of God, and the kind attention of friends, his feeble frame was lengthened out to a period beyond the common lot of mortals. But though the taper of life burned slowly to the socket, its flame was brilliant to the last. He beheld his approaching dissolution with a mind perfectly composed, without the least dismay, or shadow of a doubt as to his future happiness. His trust in God, through Jesus the Mediator, remained unshaken to the last. With application to himself he often repeated the words of Paul to the Hebrews: "Ye have need of patience, that after ye have done the will of God, ye may receive the promise." When he has found his spirit tending to impatience, he would thus check himself, "The business of a Christian is to bear the will of God as well as to do it. If I were in health I could only be doing that, and that I may do now. The best thing in obedience is a regard to the will of God, and the way to that is to get our inclinations and aversions as much mortified as we can." When almost worn out and broken down by infirmities, he observed, in conversation with a friend, "That he remembered an aged minister used to say, that the most learned and knowing Christians, when they come to die, have only the same plain promises of the gospel for their support

* Middleton's Biographia Evangelica, vol. iv. p. 270.

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as the common and unlearned; and so (said he) I find it. They are the plain promises of the gospel which are my support, and I bless God they are plain promises, which do not require much labour or pains to understand them, for I can do nothing now but look into my Bible for some promise to support me, and live upon that." Again, "I should be glad to read more, yet not in order to be confirmed more in the truth of the Christian religion, or in the truth of its promises, for I believe them enough to venture an eternity upon them." On retiring to rest, he would declare with the sweetest composure, "That if his master was to say to him he had no more work for him to do, he should be glad to be dismissed that night." At other times he would say, "I bless God I can lie down with comfort at night, not being solicitous whether I awake in this world or another."*

Mr. Joseph Parker, a person of most respectable character, and for about twenty-one years the Doctor's amanuensis, sent the following intelligence concerning him to his brother, at Southampton, the day before his death, Nov. 24, 1748, "I wrote to you by the last post that we apprehended my master very near his end, and that we thought it not possible he should be alive when the letter reached your hands; and it will no doubt greatly surprise you to hear that he still lives. We ourselves are amazed at it. He passed through the last night in the main quiet and easy, but for five hours would receive nothing within his lips. I was down in his chamber early in the morning, and found him quite sensible. I begged he would be pleased to take a little liquid to moisten his mouth, and he received at my hands three tea-spoonfuls, and has done the like several times this day. Upon inquiry he told me he lay easy, and his mind peaceful and serene. I said to him this morning that he had taught us how to live, and was now teaching us how to die by his patience and composure, for he has been remarkably in this frame for several

* Gibbons's Life of Watts, p. 911—916.

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days past. He replied, 'Yes.' I told him, I hoped he experienced the comfort of these words, 'I will never leave thee nor forsake thee." He answered, 'I do.' The ease of body and calmness of mind which he enjoys is a great mercy to him and to us. His sick chamber has nothing terrifying in it. He is an upright man, and I doubt not but his end will be peace. We are ready to use the words of Job and say, 'We shall seek him in the morning but he shall not be.' But God only knows, by whose power he is upheld in life, and for wise purposes, no doubt. He told me he liked I should be with him. All other business is put off, and I am in the house night and day. I would administer all the relief that is in my power. He is worthy of all that can be done for him. I am your faithful and truly afflicted servant." On the 26th of November, the day after the Doctor's decease, Mr. Parker wrote again to the same person, "At length the fatal news is come. The spirit of the good man, my dear master, took its flight from the body to worlds unseen and joys unknown, yesterday in the afternoon, without a struggle or a groan. My Lady Abney and Mrs. Abney are supported as well as we can reasonably expect. It is an house of mourning and tears, for I have told you before now that we all attended upon him, and served him upon a principle of love and esteem. May God forgive us all that we have improved no more by him, while we enjoyed him."*

Thus died, after an honourable and useful life, the truly great and excellent Dr. Watts, Nov. 25, 1748, in the 75th year of his age. His remains were deposited in Bunhill-Fields; and as a testimony to his affection and liberality, his pall was supported by six Ministers, selected equally from the three denominations. Dr. Samuel Chandler delivered the oration at the graee, and Dr. Jennings preached the funeral sermon to his bereaved church, from Heb. xi. 4. Similar testimonies of respect were paid to his memory by several

* Gibbons's Life of Watts, p. 318, 319.

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other Ministers in different parts of England. But while his
various excellencies procured him these honours, he, in his
lifetime, was concerned to prevent whatever might be con-
sidered as inconsistent with the humility of his character. A
handsome tomb-stone was erected over his grave, bearing
the following humble inscription, composed by himself:

"ISAAC WATTS, D.D. Pastor of a Church in London, Successor of the Rev. Mr. JOSEPH CARYL, Dr. JOHN OWEN, Mr. DAVID CLARKSON, and Dr. ISAAC CHAUNCEY, after Fifty Years of feeble Labours in the Gospel, interrupted by four Years of tiresome Sickness, was at last dismiss'd to Rest, Nov. 25, A.D. 1748, Æt. 75.

2 Cor. v. 8. *Absent from the Body, present with the Lord.*

Col. iii. 4. *When Christ, who is our Life, shall appear, I shall also appear with him in Glory.*

IN VNO IESV OMNIA.

This Monument, on which the above modest Inscription
is placed, by order of the Deceas'd, was erected, as a small
Testimony of Regard to his Memory, by Sir John Hartopp,
Bart. and Dame Mary Abney."

To the foregoing account of Dr. Watts's life, we will sub-
join a few particulars illustrative of his character. In his per-
sonal appearance there was little that could interest the ad-
mirers of external comeliness. He was low of stature, (c)
(not much above five feet) and his bodily presence weak; yet

(c) The Doctor being once in a Coffee-room with some friends, he overheard a Gentleman asking, rather contemptuously, " What, is that the great Doctor Watts ?" When turning round suddenly, and in good humour, he repeated a stanza from his Lyric Poems, which produced a silent admiration:

" Were I so tall to reach the pole,

" Or mete the ocean with my span,

" I must be measured by my soul:

" The mind's the standard of the man."

HORÆ LYRICÆ, False Greatness.

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there was a certain dignity in his countenance, and such
piercing expression in his eyes, as commanded attention and
awe. As a preacher he ranked with the most eminent.
Though he used very little action, his manner was animated.
In his preparations for the ministry, he wrote and committed
to memory the leading features of his sermons, amplifying as
he found occasion, with the utmost ease and freedom. Such
were his flow of thoughts, as well as promptitude of lan-
guage, that he never failed to acquit himself with credit. At
the conclusion of weighty sentences it was his custom to
pause, that he might quicken the attention, and add greater
solemnity to the weighty truths he delivered. The correct-
ness of his pronunciation, the elegance of his diction, and the
grandeur of his sentiments, obtained him an uncommon share
of popularity. " I once mentioned (says Dr. Johnson) the
reputation which Mr. (Dr.) Foster had gained by his proper
delivery to my friend Dr. Hawkesworth, who told me, that
in the act of pronunciation he was far inferior to Dr. Watts."
Though it is much to be questioned whether this information
be accurate, yet, it is certain that the discourses of Dr.
Watts were far better to general edification.

In health he was remarkable for vivacity in conversation,
and for ready wit; though he never shewed a fondness for
displaying it, especially in satire, to which his amiable tem-
per was naturally averse. "Wit fell from him (says Dr.
Gibbons) like occasional fire from heaven; and, like the
ethereal flame, was ever vivid and penetrating." By his na-
tural temper he was quick of resentment; but by his esta-
blished and habitual practice, he was gentle, modest, and in-
offensive. His tenderness appeared in his attention to child-
ren and to the poor. Though his long and repeated illnesses
gave him little opportunity for visiting, yet, when those oc-
casions occurred, he would always fill his pockets with hymns
and catechisms; and where he was known and expected, the
young people would flock around him to receive them. A
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and when laid aside from public labours, he refused to receive his salary. As the Doctor was free and cheerful in conversation, so his remarks were constantly directed to some valuable end. On his last visit to his father at Southampton, Richard Ellcock, a servant in the family was ordered to accompany him a day's journey homeward. On this occasion, the Doctor entered into such a serious discourse with him, as proved the means of his conversion, and he ever after lived an ornament to his character. In early life, Dr. Watts is said to have formed an attachment to the pious and amiable Miss Singer, afterwards Mrs. Rowe; but if this was ever anything more than a platonic passion, it subsided into a pure and sincere friendship; in consequence of which that lady, at her death, committed her papers to his care.

As an author, no man's posthumous claim upon the gratitude of the church, and of his country, can be urged with a more imperative tone. The natural strength of his genius, which he cultivated and improved by a very considerable acquaintance with the most celebrated writers, both ancient and modern, had enriched his mind with a large and uncommon store of just sentiments, and useful knowledge of various kinds. His soul was too noble and large, to be confined within narrow limits; he could not be content to leave any path of learning untried, nor rest in a total ignorance of any science, the knowledge of which might be for his own improvement, or might in any way tend to enlarge his capacity of being useful to others. Though that which gave him the most remarkable pre-eminence was the extent and sublimity of his imagination, how few excelled, or even equalled him in quickness of apprehension, and solidity of judgment; and having also a faithful memory to retain what he collected from the labours of others, he was able to pay it back again into the common treasury of learning with a large increase. It is a question whether any author before him ever appeared with reputation on such a variety of subjects, as he has done, both as a prose writer, and a poet. However, this we may

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venture to say, that there has been no writer of late years,
whose works have been so widely dispersed both at home
and abroad, in such constant use, and translated into such a
variety of languages; many of which will remain more dura-
ble monuments of his great talents, than any representation
that can be made of them, though it were graven on pillars
of brass.*

It would be easy to adduce testimonies in abundance to
the talents and piety of Dr. Watts, two however shall suffice;
and these selected from enemies. (c) Dr. Vicessimus Knox,
in his " Christian Philosophy," says, " For my own part, I
cannot but think this good man approached as nearly to
Christian perfection as any mortal ever did in this sublunary
state; and therefore I consider him as a better interpreter of
the Christian doctrine than the most learned critics, who,
proud of their reason and their learning, despised or neg-
lected the very life and soul of Christianity; the living, ever-
lasting gospel, the supernatural influence of divine grace;
and be it ever remembered, that Dr. Watts was a man who
studied the abstrusest sciences, and was as well qualified to
become a verbal critic, or a logical disputant on the scrip-
ture, as the most learned among the Doctors of the Sor-
bonne, or the greatest proficients in polemical divinity. I
mention this circumstance for the consideration of those who
insinuate that the doctrines of grace cannot be entertained
but by ignorant, as well as fanatical persons; by persons
un-initiated in the mysteries of philosophy."

"Few men (says Dr. Johnson) have left behind such

* Dr. Jennings's Sermon on the Death of Dr. Watts, p. 27, 28.

(c) Dr. Johnson's high-church principles are well known: A remarkable instance of his bigotry will be noticed above. To call Dr. Knox an enemy may seem strange, after the panegyric above quoted; but for a solution of the difficulty, we refer to his Sermon at the opening of the Chapel belonging to the Philanthropic Reform, Nov. 9, 1806; which, however, contains not a tenth part of the contemptible bigotry and nonsense, expressed in the delivery.

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purity of character, or such monuments of labrious piety. He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons, to the enlightened readers of Mallebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars. His character, therefore, must be formed from the multiplicity and diversity of his attainments, rather than from any single performance; for it would not be safe to claim for him the highest rank in any single denomination of literary dignity; yet perhaps there was nothing in which he would not have excelled, if he had not divided his powers to different pursuits." The same author, after a critique upon his poetry, before noticed, conclude thus: "And happy will be that reader whose mind is disposed by his verses or his prose, to imitate him in *all but his nonconformity*, to copy his benevolence to man, and his reverence to God."* (D)

SAMUEL PRICE, whose name is identified with that of Watts, as having been his colleague in the ministry for

* Life of Watts by Gibbons, Johnson, Palmer, prefixed to his Work, *Leed's edition*;—and to his Practical Works. Also funeral Sermons for him by Jennings, Milner, and Ashworth.

(D) The exception taken by Dr. Johnson to the nonconformity of Watts, discovers a littleness of mind unworthy so great a man. After the warm eulogium upon his talents, benevolence and piety, who could expect so unnecessary a caution, and so miserably out of place? Was the caveat here introduced a diminution of his literary, or a blot upon his religious reputation? Or was the mind of Dr. Johnson so debased by a churlish bigotry, that he supposed a conformity to certain rites and ceremonies, the criterion of true excellence? Certain it is, that the character of Dr. Watts was so singularly irreproachable, that, excepting in a matter of conscience, nothing could be alleged against him. In his liberal soul were united all those excellencies that form the very reverse of a party-zealot; and if a meek and lowly mind could shield the memory of any man from the envenomed influence of this detestable spirit, his nonconformity had never been mentioned but with a view of recommending the virtues by which it was so greatly adorned. It is probable that Dr. Johnson never studied the grounds of Nonconformity, otherwise he would have entertained a better opinion of the understandings, as well as integrity, of its advocates.

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more than forty years, was a native of Wales, and pursued
his academical studies under the celebrated Mr. Timothy
Jollie, at Attercliffe, near Sheffield, in Yorkshire. In July,
1703, he was chosen assistant to Dr. Watts; and during the
long illness of that great and excellent man, was, upon his
recommendation, and at his express desire, chosen by the
church to the office of joint-pastor, to which he was or-
dained March 3, 1713; Messrs. Nesbitt, Bragge, Collins,
Ridgley, and Foxon, assisted on the occasion. This con-
nexion subsisted with the utmost harmony during a long
course of years, till dissolved by death. Mr. Price survived
his amiable colleague but little more than seven years, and
died lamented by persons of various persuasions, April 21,
1756, having been connected with the church in Bury-
street, almost 53 years. He was uncle to the late celebrated
Dr. Richard Price.

During a long life Mr. Price supported an exemplary
character for probity and virtue. He was a man of sound
and solid sense, a judicious, useful preacher, and eminent
for his gift in prayer. He possessed great sagacity; was
very able, faithful, and ready to advise, and communicate
his mind in serviceable hints and cautions to his friends.
His disposition was friendly and peaceable, and he laid him-
self out to do good, in which he much delighted. He was
highly esteemed by his excellent friend Dr. Watts, who, in
his will, styles him " his faithful friend and companion in
the labours of the ministry;" and mentions a legacy he be-
queaths him " as only a small testimony of his great affection
for him on account of his services of love during the many
harmonious years of their fellowship in the work of the
gospel."

Mr. Price lies buried in Bunhill-Fields, when a handsome tomb-stone is erected to his memory, containing the following modest lines, which he himself directed in his last will, and also desired that he might be buried as near as possible to his honoured colleague.

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"Here lies the body of Mr. SAMUEL PRICE, who served with the truly Rev. Dr. Watts in the gospel, under the character of his assistant and co-pastor 45 years, to whose uninterrupted goodness and candour he has been highly obliged so great a part of his life. He died in hopes of being together for ever with the Lord, the 21st April, 1756."

Mr. Price's publications are not numerous: they consist, we believe, only of the following sermons. To the Society who support the Morning Lecture at Little St. Helen's, August 1, 1724.—To the Societies for Reformation of Manners: preached at Salters' Hall, June 28, 1725.—Nine Sermons in the Bury-street Collection, 1735.—A Charge at the Ordination of the Rev. John Angus, at Bishop's-Stortford, 1748.—A Sermon on the Death of Dame Mary Abney. 1750.*

MEREDITH TOWNSHEND.—Mr. Price feeling the infirmities of age growing upon him, found it necessary to have an assistant, and Mr. Meredith Townshend was chosen to that service, February 5, 1742. He continued in this situation till June, 1746, when he settled at Hull, in Yorkshire, from whence he removed to Stoke-Newington. He was held in high esteem by the church in Bury-street, on account of his excellent preaching and exemplary character.†

SAMUEL MORTON SAVAGE, D. D.—This learned and respectable Divine was born in London, July 19, 1721. His grandfather on the paternal side, was the Rev. John Savage, pastor of the seventh-day Baptist church, in Millyard, Goodman's-fields; and on the maternal, Mr. Abraham Toulmin, who, though educated in the medical line, kept a school in Old Gravel-lane, Wapping. He derived his name Morton from his father's mother; and from pater-

• Gibbons's Life of Watts, p. 151. *note.*

† MS. *penes me.*

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LONDON, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8, 1851.

CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF ENGLAND
AND WALES.

The Thirtieth Autumnal Meeting of this Body will be held in Northampton, on Monday next, and three following days. As is customary, the engagements will be opened with special supplication for the Divine blessing, with an appropriate Address by the Rev. BALDWIN BROWN, B.A. The forenoons of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will be occupied with meetings for conference on a variety of important points. That of Wednesday will be devoted to the Congregational Board of Education, in which its objects and claims on the support of the Churches will be brought forward. On Thursday morning, the Rev. JOHN STOUGHTON, of Kensington, will produce a Paper on the Life and Labours of Dr. DODDRIDGE. It will be seen that there has been a curious felicity both as to the time and the place of the last and the coming Autumnal Meeting, with respect to two of the great men of a former age, and intimate friends till death divided them,—WATTS and DODDRIDGE, respectively. It is just one hundred years this month, since the death of DODDRIDGE. Mr. STOUGHTON is thus supplied with one of the noblest themes that could be selected from the records of Nonconformity, which, we doubt not, he will treat with his customary ability, and adorn with the winning graces which characterise all his literary productions. There is something remarkably appropriate in the gathering of a large body of the excellent of the earth to the stated sphere of the sublunary labours of that admirable man, to consult how they can best promote that Gospel which he so honoured, and in his day did so much to advance. Although DODDRIDGE lived and laboured in Northampton,—and by that life and those labours has conferred upon it a lustre only second to that conferred by BAXTER on Kidderminster,—he was born in London, on the 26th of June, 1702, and, having somewhat advanced with his education, in 1719 was placed under the tuition of the Rev. JOHN JENNINGS, Master of an Acadamy at Kilworth, in Leicestershire. From these circumstances it arose, that DODDRIDGE was first settled over a small congregation of Dissenters in that obscure village; but, on the death of Mr. JENNINGS, he succeeded to the care of the Academy, and was shortly after chosen pastor by a congregation of Dissenters at Northampton, to

which he removed, and there carried on the work of instruction in conjunction with his pastoral labours. That Academy has obtained a distinction not altogether enviable, on the ground of its theological laxity. If there is such a thing as excess in forbearance, Dr. DODDRIDGE was chargeable with it. That most amiable and admirable of men was in danger, from the overflowings of his goodness, of sacrificing truth to benevolence, and history has recorded the results. But we forget ourselves; we must not invade the province of the thoroughly competent gentleman to whom the task is appointed, and who will do it the justice it requires.

The course of DODDRIDGE was soon run. Few men of his time performed so large an amount of labour in so brief a space. His Life of Colonel GARDNER, his Sermons on the Education of Children, and the Rise and Progress of Religion, are among the minor products of his pen. His chief Work is the Family Expositor, first issued in Six Quarto Volumes. Like his friend WATTS, he was a poet, but one of a much inferior order, although it must be confessed, that a portion of his Hymns are almost equal to the best things produced even by WATTS, and have met with high eulogy from the pen of the most accomplished of living Christian poets—JAMES MONTGOMERY. But the full extent of his labours does not appear even by these works. His valuable Lectures, published subsequently to his death, in two large volumes, alone indicate a measure of labour performed by few men of his years. They show an amount of reading altogether extraordinary. We speak the more positively on this point, having used them as a text-book, in a large Bible-class of young men.

These will be two eventful years in respect to these brother Bards and Great Nonconformists. Last year was signalised by the production and publication of "the Poet of the Sanctuary;" this year will be distinguished by the great Nonconformist Expositor. Poets for poets! Mr. CONDER has obtained a name, and not undeservedly, from the amount of versification he has given to the public. But Mr. STOUGHTON, be it known, although his Epic has yet to appear, is nevertheless a poet, and if in prose, none the worse for that. We believe, that were he disposed he might excel in verse; at any rate, we fully anticipate a production worthy of the occasion, the theme, and the Author; and the results of these twin Publications, had the Autumnal Meetings of 1850 and 1851 brought forth nothing more, would amply repay the labour and the expense connected with the Convention.

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The CONCLUSION of Dr.

WATTS's Farewel Sermon
at Theobalds, to the two Con-
gregations under the Pastoral
Care of the Reverend Mr.
Carlisle and Mr. Oakes, a few
Weeks after they began to
worship God in the same
Place, preached Sept. 23. 1733.

His Text was, *Eph. vi. 24. Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in Sincerity, Amen.*
But his Spirits and Strength failing, he was not able to deliver the Con- clusion, which is here copied from his own Notes.

AND give me Leave, my Friends,
in a particular Manner, to re-
recommend this Spirit and this
Temper of extenfive Love and Charity
to you who hear me this Day. You,
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who have worthipped God in two fe-
parate Congregations for many Years,
have just begun a Union as to your
Place of Worship, and I hope it will
be attended with an increasing Union
of Hearts in the Love of Jesus, your
common Lord, and that you will fen-
sibly find an Increase of your Edifica-
tion in Faith and Holines, while you
fit under the fame Ministrations of the
Gospel from the Lips of your different
Pastors. Now in order to obtain this
happy Event, permit me to leave with
you a few Requefts, it being the laft
Opportunity that probably I may
ever enjoy of miniftring the Word of
God among you, the worthy Family
in which I dwell being called by Pro-
vidence, to remove their Habitation
from this Place.

I. As I would prefume you will each of you pay particular and sincere Respect to your own Pastor, and never speak any Thing in your Families, or your Vifits, that may leffen his Character, his Reputation, or his Efteem, so I entreat you would endeav

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vour to maintain the Efteem, Reputa-
tion, and Credit of each others Mini-
fer, by speaking honourably of them
both, by concealing any fuppoſed
Blemishes or Defects, and covering
them with Candour till you have for-
got them. Keep up all due Venera-
tion for them in the Eyes of your
Kindred and your Acquaintance, upon
all Occafions. You agree to fit under
both their Ministrations, and how can
you ever hope that your felves, your
Household, or your Neighbours, should
profit in Religion by the Words of
their Lips, if you give your own Lips
a loose to ſpeak mean and contempti-
ble Things of them, and fink their
Characters among their Hearers?

And to this End may I advife you
to avoid Comparifons; or if one muſt
have the Honour of that Gravity,
which belongs to Age, let the other
have the Honour of that Vivacity,
which belongs to Youth. Let what is
valuable and edifying in their Dif-
courſes be the Matter of your Remem-
brance and your Repetition, rather

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than those Expressions which you suppose would afford Matter for Criticism. This is the way to have their different Talents, and their united Labours, blefs'd abundantly to your spiritual Improvement, and your eternal Welfare.

2. As you have chosen to fit under both their Ministrations, attend constantly on both without inward Prejudice. Set your Selves with Seriousnes to profit by their Labours, in Knowledge, Faith, and Holiness. Receive the Fruit of their Studies, as the Message which God sends for your Edification from Week to Week, so far as it shall appear to be agreeable to the holy Scripture. Let that be the Teft of all. Remember you come to hear the Word of God, the Ministry of the Gofpel, as his Appointment and Ordinance for the Salvation of your Souls. If you distinguish your Selves too much in your different Communions; if one cries, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos, take Heed left you prevent your own Growth in Grace, and the

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the Increase of the Church of Christ, by a Party-Spirit and unhappy Divisions. Remember, that whether Paul plant, or Apollos water, it is God must give the Increase. And therefore I add,

3. As you depend on God and his Grace for the Success of their Labours on your Souls, pray for them both: Pray earnestly for such enlarged Talents, and such Bleffings from Heaven to be conferr'd upon them, as may render them the Builders up of your Faith, and Helpers of your Joy.

4. As this Union in the Place of Worship, will naturally bring you into greater Acquaintance with each other, fee that this Acquaintance be cultivated for some valuable Purpofes. Let not mere Trifles and Impertinences fill up your Vifits, and employ all the Afternoons; I speak now chiefly with regard to Perfons of better Rank, who are not confined to daily Labours and Cares to provide their Bread. As for Morning Vifits, I would perfwade my self you are not willing to give away

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Religion. Encourage and aflift each other in bearing a Testimony for God, and ftrict Godlineſs, againſt the Inticements of a corrupt and degenerate Age. Join together in refifting ſuch Tempations, and guard each other againſt the Shame of Singularity. United Vertue, however unfashionable, will make a ſtronger Refiftance against ſaſhionable Follies and Vices. Remember you are Proteſtant Difſenters; our Fathers were wont to abſtain from all Appearances of Evil; and ſince you dare to ſeparate from the eſtablish'd Church, much more ſhould you dare to be Separatifts from the vain and dangerous Cuſtoms of a ſinful World. Let the Love of Chriſt constrain you.

And now, if I might be indulged the Freedom of addreſſing my Brethren in the Miniftry on this Occafion, I would ſay but these two Things to them.

1. I would intreat you to purſue your private Studies with ſuch Diligence, and make ſuch Provision for publick Service, that the People may find

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find greater Delight and Profit in your ſingle Miniftrations once a Day, ſince you have now larger Time for weekly Preparation. Teach them continually the great and neceffary Things of the Law and Gofpel, their Duty to their Maker, and their Duty to their Neighbour, Repentance toward God, and Faith in our Lord Jesus Chriſt; and always remember that it is the Gofpel of Chriſt, which is the Power of God for the Salvation of Men. Let your larger Audience awaken and animate you both to warmer Zeal, and encourage your Hopes of greater Succesſ. See that your Difcourſes be ſo well compoſed, and ſo fill'd with divine Representations of Truth and Duty, that they be review'd with ſo much Care, and deliver'd with ſuch Fervour, that all your Hearers may with Pleasure confefs, it was much for their Advantage that this Union was brought about, and they may have rich Occafion to give Thanks to God every Lord's Day on that Account.

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And may I be permitted to add, let
no Sermon be finish'd without some
practical and pathetic Addrefs to the
Conscience. This is more necessary
since your Union, than in Times paft;
for if you then should happen to have
spent the whole Morning in the Ex-
plication of a Text and in Doctrine,
there remain'd still the Afternoon to
be improved for Affection and Practice:
But now if you have nothing practical
in your single Sermon, your whole
Service in the Day goes without it,
and some of your Hearers will think
the Day is lost.

2. Do all that lies in you to promote the Successes of each other's Ministry: Join to strengthen each other's Hands in the Work of the Lord. It is one Gospel you preach, it is one God you worship, one Christ you serve; let there be no Emulation nor Strife between you, but who shall honour God most, who shall do Jesus Christ the best Service, and who shall fave most Souls; who shall invite and allure most Sinners to love him, and to be Partakers of the Holy Spirit.

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of his Grace. Let the World see that
you sincerely love and esteem one ano-
ther, that they may esteem and love
you both. Pray earnestly for each
other, while you pray for your selves,
and a Blessing on your own Labours,
that the Work of the Gospel may
prosper in both your Hands, and that
Ministers and People may be each
others Joy and Crown in the Day of
the Lord Jesus. And give me Leave
to affuse the Apistle's Farewel to
the Ephesian Elders, as my Farewel to
you all, Acts xx. 32. I commend you to
God, and to the Word of his Grace,
which is able to build you up, and to
give you an Inheritance among all them
that are fanatically: And, in the Words
of my Text, Grace be with all them
that love our Lord Jesus Christ in Sin-
cerity. Amen.

FINIS.

["BIRTH PLACE OF D. WATTS.", "Programme of the Proceedings\nON THE OCCASION OF THE\nINAUGURATION OF THE MEMORIAL STATUE", "ERECTED TO\nDr. Isaac Watts,\nIN HIS NATIVE TOWN, IN THE WESTERN PARK,\nSOUTHAMPTON,", "On WEDNESDAY, JULY 17th, 1861,", "Being the 187th Anniversary of his Birthday.", "A PROCESSION", "Will frame the Jubil Benst, Southampton, about 2 o'clock, p.m.,\npassing up the High street and Heber-bar street to the\nStatue in the following order:-", "BAND of the 2ND HANTS VOLUNTEER RIFLES.\nThe OFFICERS and CORPS of ROYAL ENGINEERS, by\npermission of COL. SIR H. JAMES, B.E.\nThe GENTLEMEN of the ORDANANCE SURVEY, Civil Department.\nThe United CHOIRS of the Town, four abreast.\nSUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS of all Denominations, four abreast.\n\n**TOWNS CRIER.**\n**FLAG.**\n**MACE BEARER.**\n**SILVER OAR.**\n**MACE BEARER.**\n\n**TOWN CRIER.**\n**FLAG.**\n**MACE BEARER.**\n\n**TOWNS CRIER.**\n**SILVER OAR.**