lume will soon discover. We cannot enter into minute criticism upon this work, but we were most pleasantly surprised at finding so really Christian a volume from so unexpected a quarter. It is an able, learned, and Christian work, and it makes us long to know more about the state of a church whose archbishop seems to sit with his eye roaming over Christendom, to learn what the churches of Christ are doing, and who, in the most Catholic spirit, narrates it all for the benefit of his people. Lays and Laments for Israel: Poems on the Present State and Future Prospects of the Jews. Original and Selected, with an Introductory Essay, by the Rev. J. ANDERson. Blackie & Son. These lays and laments are varied and well-selected, and form as complete a collection of poetry upon Jewish subjects as we have seen. They form a most interesting volume, whose elegant exterior will certainly not detract from its value in the eyes of any who love a prepossessing outside. A New Universal Etymological and Pronouncing Dictionary of the English Language, embracing all the Terms used in Art, Science, and Literature. London: J. Gilbert. We have only the first four parts of this work before us, which we observe is to extend to thirty-four parts, published monthly at the price of sevenpence, and therefore we cannot rightly sit in judgment on it. We shall merely say this in the mean time, that its plan is most comprehensive and excellent, and if its execution correspond to its design, there can be no doubt of its being one of the most useful volumes for the library of a private individual. We like the plan much, and shall with some interest and anxiety wait to see it carried out. The Shadows of the Evening; or, the Signs of the Lord's Speedy Return. By M. HABERSHON. London: J. Nisbet and Co., 1845. We had occasion some years ago to review a work of Mr Habershon's, and since that we believe he has published several, some of which we have not seen. Those that we have read are calmly written, and well-thought in matter. The present is a small but excellent and very striking enumeration of the Signs of the Lord's coming. Let the reader take it and judge for himself. Assuredly the subject is a momentous one. A Comparison of Prophetic Scripture with reference to the Antichrist, as to his Person, Actings, and Future Manifestations. By HENRY KELSALL, M.D. London: J. Nisbet & Co., 1846. There are many points on which we differ from the author of this little work, but still his volume is interesting, and may be found profitable to the Christian. The student of the Divine word will obtain from it hints which will at least set him a-thinking, if they do no more. The Sabbath School Teacher's Magazine. Edinburgh: J. Gall & Son, 1846. A well conducted and most useful periodical. The Christian Treasury. Edinburgh: J. Johnstone, 1846. A weekly miscellany of standard worth and of varied interest. It ought to circulate widely. Every family should have it, and so should every congregational library. Strictures on a Sermon on the Extent of the Atonement, preached by the Rev. J. Morrison, in the Assembly Rooms, Leith. Edinburgh: C. Ziegler, 1846. This pamphlet is not large, but it is well-written and well-argued. The author keeps his ground well, and has a firm hold of the truth. A Warning from the East; or, the Jesuits as Missionaries in India. By the Rev. W. S. MACKAY. London: Cotes, 1845. Very valuable in its researches, very fearful in its exposures, and very vigorous in its style. Catechism of the Principles and Constitution of the Free Church of Scotland. Edinburgh: J. Johnstone. Protest of the Free Church of Scotland. Edinburgh: W. P. Kennedy. We need only announce these two most important works. Though small, they are of such value and utility, that no member of our Church should be without them. Life of Julius Cæsar. London: Religious Tract Society. Ditto. These are the first and second numbers of a very cheap and very valuable series of works published by the London Tract Society. We cannot enter on their merits or demerits. But they are worthy of the attention of the reader. Christian families will find them very useful. Gesenius' Hebrew and Chaldee Lexicon to the Old Testament, translated, with Additions and Corrections, from the Author's Thesaurus, and other sources. By S. P. TREGELLES. London: Bagster & Sons. (To be completed in Seven Parts.) Parts 1-6. We need not eulogise the Lexicon of Gesenius. Every scholar knows its value. It stands at the head of Hebrew and Chaldee Lexicons, and no student of the eastern tongues should be without it. It has passed through many editions both in this country and in the continent. We have seen several of these; but certainly the present edition is by far the The exe completest, cheapest, and most beautiful that we have seen. cution of every part of it is admirable. We thank the Messrs Bagster for the great pains and cost which they have been at to make it as perfect, and at the same time as cheap, as possible. The Churchman's Theological Dictionary. By the Rev. R. EDEN. London: J. Parker, 1845. This is a brief but well-digested compendium of information upon theological and ecclesiastical subjects, in the form of a dictionary. It seems in general fair and accurate, though the author is evidently not only an Episcopalian in ecclesiastical polity, but an Arminian in theology. Nevertheless the work is really a useful one. Two Sermons preached on Sacramental occasions. By the Rev. J. R. ANDERSON, Glasgow. Edinburgh: J. Johnstone, 1845. Two very excellent discourses, full of "the thingsconcerning the King," and fitted to be useful. Letters of John Huss, written during his Exile and Imprisonment, with Martin Luther's Preface, &c. By EMILE DE BONNECHOSE, translated by C. MACKENZIE Edinburgh: W. Whyte & Co., 1846. The Christian churches know far too little of John Huss. His name indeed is often named, and the outline of his story is familiar, But the man himself, the bold, untiring, unwavering, yet meek, praying, all-enduring witness for Christ, is but half-known and loved. His resemblance to our own Knox strikes us very much. We know of none whom he resembles more. M. Bonnechose's former work, "Reformers before the Reformation," opened up to us many a new and marvellous scene in the history of the Bohemian Martyr, and this present volume follows it, most suitably. The letters in themselves are not remarkable. But taken in connection with the man, his history, his testimony, his death, they are most precious. The volume is one of much value and interest. History of the Reformation of the 16th Century, Volume the Fourth. By J. H. MERLE D'AUBIGNE, D.D. Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd, 1846. We can do nothing more at present than call the attention of our readers to the fourth volume of this remarkable work. Like its predecessors it is brimful of interest, and rich in pregnant thoughts. The author has sustained his reputation, and done another most valuable service to the Church of Christ. It may seem rather uncourteous in us to dismiss such a work with so brief a notice; but the truth is, that it was too late for a more lengthened review, and we were unwilling to let another quarter pass without calling attention to it, however briefly and imperfectly. The Reformation and Anti-Reformation in Bohemia. From the German, in two volumes. London: Houlston & Stoneman, 1845. Two most valuable volumes, full of interest and research, opening up a page of history too little known among us. They are volumes both for the Christain and for the student. We shall endeavour to return to them. The British Mother's Magazine. Edinburgh: W. P. Kennedy, 1846. Well-conducted throughout, and much fitted for the object designed. It is a periodical of a very superior stamp. Select Practical Writings of D. Dickson. Vol. I., issued by the Committee of the General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland. Edinburgh, 1845. The fulfilling of Scripture. By R. FLEMING. Vol. I., issued by ditto. Edinburgh, 1845. Memoirs of Mr W. Veitch, Mr T. Hog, Mr H. Erskine, and Mr J. Carstairs. Issued by ditto. Edinburgh, 1846. More than one century has borne witness to the value of these works. They come forth to us again with the venerable imprimatur of many generations of the worthiest of those "of whom the world was not worthy." They contain some of the most precious records of the past, some of the most profitable treatises of covenanting times. They are worthy of being thus reprinted and replaced upon the peasant's shelf, which was once their favourite resting place. Speeches of the Rev. James Gibson, A.M., and Rev. Andrew King, A.M., with a review of the Principles maintained in the Speeches of Dr Candlish, and others, on Christian Union; also Remarks, &c. By the Rev. J. GIBSON. Glasgow: W. Blackwood, 1846. As it would require a long article to do justice either to the authors of this pamphlet, or to the subjects which they discuss, we shall refrain from comments. Those that wish to study and sift the question of union on both sides will find this pamphlet useful. Union on the one hand, and truth on the other, are recognised by all as of mighty moment. The question is, how to attain the former without the compromise of the latter, and how shall we hold fast the latter without the sacrifice of the former? A question worthy of the study and the prayer of every saint, especially of every minister of Christ. Recantation: or the Confessions of a Convert to Romanism: a Tale written during a residence in Tuscany and the Papal States. London: Rivingtons, 1845. There is much both of power and beauty in the pages of this work. The authoress is, we fear, lax in some things: her best clergymen figure at balls: nor does she fully bring out Scriptural and evangelical truth. Yet there is much that is excellent as well as deeply interesting in her narrative. There is a class of readers, in some of our upper circles, to whom it may be most useful. The Mount of Olives, and other Lectures on Prayer. By the Rev. J. HAMILTON. London: J. Nisbet and Co. 1846. There is much that is truly admirable about this volume. It is full of freshness in style and unction in matter. Many a languid saint will find here something to animate and quicken, and many a careless sinner will find something to awaken and arouse. We certainly cannot agree with our friend in his attack upon metaphysics in his third lecture. It is hardly fair to make metaphysics responsible for the mysticism and confusion of some metaphysicians. We can say for ourselves, that we have found both pleasure and profit in this study. There are also some rather odd expressions, and some mixed metaphors in the work, which would have been better avoided. But, with all this, the book is most refresh. ing. We see what prayer is. It is the service of one who stands within the veil; it is the service of one who, having passed the brazen altar, and left his guilt behind him there, has gone into the presence of Jehovah, there to worship and pour out his heart in happy liberty, because in the peaceful consciousness of sin forgiven, and wrath towards himself for ever ceased. Remains of the Rev. J. M. Mackenzie of Glasgow. Edinburgh: 1845. THE literary execution of this biographical sketch reflects much credit upon the editor. The admiration he displays for his friend is enthusias tic, but we would not say extravagant. Mr Mackenzie must have been a remarkable man in various respects, and love to him, though ardent, could not have been misplaced. It is both a matter of wonder and regret that one in his position, and with his accomplishments, even though he left the world at a comparatively early period, should have bequeathed us nothing that conveys any idea of his mental wealth and power. But this may be accounted for, in a great measure, from the character of his memory, which was amazingly capacious and retentive, and, in fact, did constitute his most serviceable faculty. Had Mr Mackenzie been spared, we are confident that he would have made important contributions to the science of Biblical Criticism, of which he was professor in the Independent Academy at Glasgow, and risen to a high standing in this department. As it is, he gave an impulse to the literature of the body with which he was connected that they were greatly the better of, and elevated, we rejoice to think, the standard of scholarship in that Institution from which the Congregational Churches in Scotland are for the most part supplied with ministers. A short extract from a letter addressed by him to Mr T. B. Macaulay will indicate very clearly Mr Mackenzie's tastes, and at the same time it is interesting in itself. "In justifying his own neutrality on the great question of the day, Sir William Temple is VOL. XIX. NO. II. τ |