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RELIGIOUS PROGRESS. Discourses on the Development of the Christian Character. By WILLIAM R. WILLIAMS, D. D. 12mo. Cloth, 85 cents.

"This work is from the pen of one of the brightest lights of the American pulpit. We scarcely know of any iving writer who has a finer command of powerful thought, and glowing, impressive language, than he.” — Albani Evening Atlas.

"This book is a rare phenomenon in these days. It is a rich exposition of Scripture, with a fund of practical eligious wisdom, conveyed in a style so strong and so massive, as to remind one of the English writers of two cen tries ago; and yet it abounds in fresh illustrations drawn from every-even the latest opened - field of science and of literature."-Methodist Quarterly.

LECTURES ON THE LORD'S PRAYER. By WILLIAM R. WILLIAMS, D. D., author of "Reli gious Progress," etc. 12mo. Cloth, 85 cents.

"The breadth of view, the strength of logic, and the stirring eloquence of manner which they disclose, place them mong the very best homiletical efforts of the age. We can say that there is not a page which is not full of suggestion, as well as eloquence. It does honor to the heart that indited it, and will be accepted as another contribution to the best religious literature of the day.". Christian Parlor Magazine.

MISCELLANIES. BY WILLIAM R. WILLIAMS, D. D., author of "Religious Progress," "Lectures on the Lord's Prayer," etc. New and improved edition, and the price reduced. 12mo. Cloth, $1,25.

"A volume which is absolutely necessary to the completeness of a modern library."—N. Y. Weekly Review

"Dr. Williams is a profound scholar and a brilliant writer."-N. Y. Evangelist.

".... from the pen of one of the most able and accomplished authors of the age."- Baptist Memorial.

HARRIS'S WORKS.

THE PRE-ADAMITE EARTH. Contributions to Theological Science. By JOHN HARRIS, D. D. New and revised edition. One volume, 12mo. Cloth, $1,00.

MAN PRIMEVAL; or the Constitution and Primitive Condition of the Human Being. A Contribution to Theological Science. By JOHN HARRIS, D. D. With a finely engraved portrait of the author. Third edition. 12mo. Cloth, $1,25.

"His copious and beautiful illustrations of the successive laws of the Divine Manifestation have yielded us inexpressible delight."- London Eclective Review.

THE GREAT COMMISSION.

THE GREAT TEACHER.

MISCELLANIES.

MAMMON.

ZEBULON.

REPUBLICAN CHRISTIANITY; or, True Liberty, as exhibited in the Life, Precepts, and Early Disciples of the Great Redeemer. By Rev. E. L. MAGOON, author of "Proverbs for the People," etc. Second edition. 12mo. Cloth, $1,25.

"Mr. M. has a his command a rich store of learning, from which he skilfully draws abundant evidence for the support of the positions he assumes."- Puritan Recorder.

"Mr Magoon is known as one of the most glowing and impressive orators among the Baptist clergy. He thinks boldly and speaks frankly, and with a variety and freshness of illustration that never fail to command attention.". N. Y. Tribune.

PROVERBS FOR THE PEOPLE; or Illustrations of Practical Godliness, drawn from the Book of Wisdom. By Rev. E. L. MAGOON. Second thousand. 12mo. Cloth, 90 cents.

"He is quaint, sententious. He has indeed the three great qualities, pith, point, and pathos;' and always enforces high and noble sentiments."-N. Y. Recorder.

"It is an excellent book for young people, and especially for young men, amidst the temptations of business and pleasure." Albany Express.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF ENGLAND AND ITS PEOPLE. By HUGH MILLer, author of "Old Red Sandstone," "Footprints of the Creator," etc., with a likeness of the author. 12mo. Cloth, $1,00. "Let not the careless reader imagine, from the title of this book, that it is a common book of travels; on the contrary, it is a very remarkable one, both in design, spirit, and execution. The facts recorded, and the views advanced in this book, are so fresh, vivid, and natural, that we cannot but commend it as a treasure both of information and entertainment. It will greatly enhance the author's reputation in this country, as it already has in England."— Willis's Home Journal.

THE LIFE AND CORRESPONDENCE OF JOHN FOSTER. Edited by J. E. RYLAND, with notices of Mr. Foster, as a preacher and a companion. By JOHN SHEPPARD. A new edition, two volumes in one, 700 pages. 12mo. Cloth, $1,25.

"In simplicity of language, in majesty of conception, in the eloquence of that conciseness which conveys in a ort sentence more meaning than the mind dares at once admit, his writings are unmatched."— North British

Review.

UNIVERSITY SERMONS. Sermons delivered in the Chapel of Brown University. By Rev. FRANCIS WAYLAND. 12mo. Cloth, $1,00.

Dr. Wayland has discussed in this volume most of the prominent doctrines of the Bibie, in his usual clear and masterly style, viz.: Theoretical Atheism; Practical Atheism; Moral Character of Man; Love to God; Fall of Man; Justification by Works impossible; Preparation for the Advent of the Messiah: Work of the Messiah: Justification by Faith; The Fall of Peter; The Church of Christ; The Unity of the Church; The Duty of Obedience i to the Civil Magistrate; also the Recent Revolutions in Europe.

The whole volume is well worthy of the pen of the distinguished scholar and civine from whom it emanates.'

Dr. Baird's Christian Union.

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VALUABLE WORKS FOR CHURCH MEMBERS.

PHILOSOPHY OF THE PLAN OF SALVATION; a Book for the Times. By an American Citizen. With an Introductory Essay, by CALVIN E. STOWE, D D. 12mo. Cloth, 62 cents.

If you have not read this book, do not fail to get a copy and read it. It is one of the best books in the English language. It has been translated into several different languages in Europe. It has been republished by the Londor Tract Society, and also as one of the volumes of "Ward's Standard Divinity," London, edited by Dr. John Harris Dr. Pye Smith, and others.

THE PERSON AND

WORK OF CHRIST. BY ERNEST SARTORIUS, D. D. Translated by Rev O. S. STEARNS, A. M. 18mo. Cloth, 42 cents.

"A work of much ability, and presenting the argument in a style that will be new to most American readers. It will deservedly attract attention."- New York Observer.

"It will be found, both from the important subjects discussed, as well as the earnestness, beauty, and vivacity of its style, to possess the qualities which should recommend it to the favor of the Christian public."-Michigan Chris tian Herald.

A WREATH AROUND THE CROSS; or, Scripture Truths illustrated. By A. M. BROWN, D. D Author of the Leader of the Lollards, &c. With a recommendatory Preface, by Rev. J. ANGELL JAMES.. With beautiful Frontispiece. 16mo. Cloth, 60 cents.

The book is especially designed for, and adapted to, "inquirers after Christ," as the title might indicate; or, more fully, it was written "to exhibit Scripture doctrine through the medium of Scripture facts; to awaken the careless to arouse the slumbering, to encourage the believer, to elevate the cross before all, and to plead with all classes to look to Jesus." The author, we think, has been very successful in what he has undertaken, and we think every reader will be of the same opinion.

THE GREAT TEACHER; or, Characteristics of our Lord's Ministry. By JOHN HARRIS, D. D. With an Introductory Essay, by H. HUMPHREY, D. D. 12mo. Cloth, 85 cents.

"Its style is, like the country which gave it birth, beautiful, varied, finished, and every where delightful. But the style of this work is its smallest excellence. It will be read; it ought to be read. The writer pours forth a clear and beautiful light, like that of the evening lighthouse, when it sheds its rays upon the sleeping waters, and covers hem with a surface of gold. We can have no sympathy with a heart which yields not to impressions delicate and holy, which the perusal of this work will naturally make." - Hampshire Gazette.

THE APOSTOLICAL AND PRIMITIVE CHURCH; popular in its Government, and simple in its Worship. By LYMAN COLEMAN. With an introductory Essay, by Dr. AUGUSTUS NEANDER, of Berlin. Second edition. Price, $1,25.

The publishers have been favored with many highly commendatory notices of this work, from individuals and public journals. The first edition found a rapid sale; it has been republished in England, and received with much favor; it is universally pronounced to be standard authority on this subject; and is adopted as a text book in theological seminaries.

THE CHURCH MEMBER'S MANUAL of Ecclesiastical Principles, Doctrines, and Discipline. By Rev. W. CROWELL. Introduction by H. J. RIPLEY, D. D. New edition, revised. 12mo. Cloth, 75 cents. "This very complete Manual of church polity is all that could be desired in this department. Every important point within a wide range is brought forward, and every point touched is settled." — Christian Review.

THE CHURCH MEMBER'S HAND BOOK; a Guide to the Doctrines and Practice of Baptist Churches. By Rev. WILLIAM CROWELL. 18mo. Cloth, 37 cents. CONTENTS Groundwork of Religion. Christian Truth. Framework of Religion: Christian Churches. Memorials of Religion: Christian Ordinances. Symbols of Religion: Christian Sacraments. Privileges of Religion: Christian Exercises. Duties of Religion: Church Discipline. Life of Religion: Christian Love.

"It is concise, clear, and comprehensive; and as an exposition of ecclesiastical principles and practice, is worthy of careful study of all the young members of our churches. We hope it may be widely circulated, and that t youthful thousands of our Israel may become familiar with its pages."- Watchman and Reflector.

HE CHURCH IN EARNEST. By JOHN ANGELL JAMES. 18mo. Cloth, 50 cents. "We are glad to see that this subject has arrested the pen of Mr. James. We welcome and commend it. Let be scattered like autumn leaves. We believe its perusal will do much to impress a conviction of the high mission of the Christian, and much to arouse the Christian to fulfil it."—New York Recorder.

"Mr. James's writings all have one object- to do execution. He writes under the impulse, Do something; do it He studies not to be a profound or learned, but a practical writer. He aims to raise the standard of piety, holiness in the heart, and holiness of life. The influence which this work will exert on the church must be highly salutary."-Boston Recorder.

THE CHURCH MEMBER'S GUIDE. By Rev. J. A. JAMES. Edited by Rev. J. O. CHOULES. New edition; with an Introductory Essay, by Rev. HUBBARD WINSLOW. Price, 38 cents.

"The spontaneous effusion of our heart, on laying the book down, was, May every church member in our land soon possess this book, and be blessed with all the happiness which conformity to its evangelic sentiments and directions is calculated to confer.'"— Christian Secretary.

THE CHRISTIAN'S DAILY TREASURY; a Religious Exercise for every Day in the Year. By E. TEMPLE, D. D. 12mo. Cloth, $1,00.

No Christian should be without this book. It is indeed a "treasury" of good things.

THE IMITATION OF CHRIST. BY THOMAS A KEMPIS. Introductory Essay, by T. CHALMERS, D. D New and improved edition. Edited by H. MALCOM, D. D. 18mo. Cloth, 38 cents. Fine edition, 16mo., 50 cts THE SAINT'S EVERLASTING REST. By RICHARD BAXTER. 16mo. Cloth, 50 cents.

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VALUABLE WORKS.

THE EXCELLENT WOMAN, as described in the Book of Proverbs. With an Introduction, by Re W. B. SPRAGUE, D. D. Containing twenty-four splendid Illustrations. Third thousand. 12mo. Cloth, $1,00 cloth, gilt, $1,75; extra Turkey, $2,59.

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This elegant volume is an appropriate and valuable "gift book" for the husband to present the wife, or the child the mother.

MOTHERS OF THE WISE AND GOOD. BY JABEZ BURNS, D. D., author of “Pulpit Cyclopædia,” etc. Fourth thousand. 16mo. Cloth, 75 cents.

A beautiful gallery of portraits of those who not only were "wise and good" in their own generation, but whose influence, long after they were slumbering in the dust, went forth to live again in their children. A sketch of the anthers of many of the most eminent men of the world, showing how much they were indebted to ma ernal indence for their greatness and excellence of character, is given. Works of this nature cannot be too widely circulated or attentively read.

THE MARRIAGE RING; or, How to make Home Happy. From the Writings of JOHN ANGELL JAMES. BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATED EDITION. 16mo. Cloth, gilt, 75 cents.

A more beautiful or appropriate "gift" to present a newly-married couple cannot be found.

THE GUIDING STAR; or, The Bible God's Message. By LOUISA PAYSON HOPKINS. 12mo. Cloth, 50 cents. An exceedingly interesting and instructive work for youth, on the evidences of Christianity.

HOW TO BE A LADY; a Book for Girls, containing useful Hints on the Formation of Character. By Rev. II. NEWCOMB. Twelfth thousand. Cloth, gilt, 50 cents.

HOW TO BE A MAN; a Book for Boys, containing useful Hints on the Formation of Character. By Rev H. NEWCOMB. Eleventh thousand. Cloth, gilt, 50 cents.

"Two delightful volumes by the Rev. Harvey Newcomb. These are written by an intelligent Christian father. They contain wise and important counsels and cautions, adapted to the young, and made entertaining by the intere-ting style and illustrations by the author. They are fine mirrors, in which are reflected the prominent lineaments of the Christian young gent'eman and young lady. The execution of the work is of the first order, and the books will afford elegant and most profitable presents for the young."-American Pulpit.

ANECDOTES FOR BOYS. Entertaining Anecdotes and Narratives, illustrative of Principles and Character. By H. NEWCOMв. Seventh thousand. 18mo. Cloth, gilt, 42 cents.

ANECDOTES FOR GIRLS. Entertaining Anecdotes and Narratives, illustrative of Principles and Character. By H. NEWCOMB. Seventh thousand. 18mo. Cloth, gilt, 42 cents.

"There is a charm about these two beautiful volumes not to be mistaken. They are deeply interesting and instructive, without being fictitions. The anecdotes are many, short, and spirited, with a moral drawn from each, somewhat after the manner of Todd; and no youth can read them without finding something therein adapted to every age, condition, and duty of life. We commend it to families and schools," Albany Spectator.

YOUNG AMERICANS ABROAD; or, Vacation in Europe: the Results of a Tour through Great Britain, France, Holland, Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland. By JOHN OVERTON CHOULES, D. D., AND HIS PUPILS. With elegant Illustrations. 16mo. Cloth, 75 cents.

"This is a most captivating book of travels; a book which will be read when more pretending and elaborate works will stand on the shelf."-N. Y. Recorder.

THE ISLAND HOME; or, the Young Castaways. By CHRISTOPHER ROUMAUNT, Esq. With elegant Illustrations. 16mo. Cloth, 75 cents.

"It is a most enchanting narrative, such as will attract the attention of every youth who has one single chord in his heart that will vibrate by strokes of the romantic and marvellous. A better Crusoe book we have never read than this," Christian Intelligencer.

ORLANDINO: a Story of Self-Denial. By EDGEWORTH. 18mo. Cloth, gilt, 38 cents.

National Series of American Bisturies.

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PLYMOUTH AND THE PILGRIMS; or, Incidents of Adventure in the History of the First Settlers; with ilustrations. 16mo. Cloth, 60 cents.

NOVELTIES OF THE NEW WORLD; an Account of the Adventures and Discoveries of the First Explorers of North America. Being the second volume of BANVARD'S SERIES OF AMERICAN HISTORIES. With numerous Illustrations. 16mo. Cloth, 60 cents.

ROMANCE OF AMERICAN HISTORY; or, an Account of the Early Settlement of North Carolina and Virginia, embracing a Narrative of the tragic Incidents connected with the Spanish Settlement at St. Augustine, the French Colonies at Roanoke, and the English Plantation at Jamestown: the Captivity of Captain John Smith, and the interesting Adventures of the youthful Pocahontas. Being the third volume of BANVARD'S SERIES OF AMERICAN HISTORIES. With numerous Illustrations. 16mo. Cloth, 60 cents.

Other volumes of this popular series are in course of preparation. The series will embrace the most interesting and important events which have occurred in the United States since the first settlement of the country; illustrating the trials and adventures of the early colonists both at the north and the south, their intercourse and conflicts with the natives, their peculiarities of character and manners, the gradual development of their institutions, sketches of their prominent men in both the church and the state, incidents in the revolution, with various other subjects of interest of more recent date. They will be adapted to the popular mind, and especially to the youth of our country, and will contain numerous fine engravings. There will be twelve or more 16mo. volumes, of about three hundred pages. Each volume to be complete in itself, and yet, when all are published, they will together form a regular SERIES OF AMERICAN HISTORIES.

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WORKS FOR BIBLE STUDENTS.

CRUDEN'S CONDENSED CONCORDANCE. A Complete Concordance to the Holy Scriptures; by ALEXANDER CRUDEN, M. A. A new and condensed edition, with an Introduction; by Rev. David KING, LL. D. Price, in boards, $1,25; sheep, $1,50.

The condensation of the quotations of Scripture, arranged under their most obvious heads, while it diminishes the bulk of the work, greatly facilitates the finding of any required passage.

"Those who have been acquainted with the various works of this kind now in use well know that Cruden's Concordance far excels all others. Yet we have in this edition of Cruden the best made better. That is, the present is better adapted to the purposes of a Concordance, by the erasure of superfluous references, the omission of unnecessary explanations, and the contraction of quotations, &c. It is better as a manual, and is better adapted by its price to the means of many who need and ought to possess such a work, than the former larger and expensive edition."- Boston Recorder.

"The present edition, in being relieved of some things which contributed to render all former ones unnecessarily Cumbrous, without adding to the substantial value of the work, becomes an exceedingly cheap book."-Albany Argus. KITTO'S POPULAR CYCLOPÆDIA OF BIBLICAL LITERATURE. Condensed from the larger work. By JOHN KITTO, D. D., F.S. A., author of "The Pictorial Bible," "History and Physical Geography of Palestine," editor of "The Journal of Sacred Literature," etc. Assisted by numerous distinguished scholars and divines, British, Continental, and American. With numerous illustrations. One volume, octavo, 812 pp. Cloth, $3,00.

The POPULAR BIBLICAL CYCLOPEDIA OF LITERATURE is designed to furnish a DICTIONARY OF THE BIBLE, embodying the products of the best and most recent researches in biblical literature, in which the scholars of Europe and America have been engaged. The work, the result of immense labor and research, and enriched by the contributions of writers of distinguished eminence in the various departments of sacred literature, has been, by universal consent, pronounced the best work of its class extant, and the one best suited to the advanced knowledge of the present day in all the studies connected with theological science. It is not only intended for ministers and theological students, but is also particularly adapted to parents, Sabbath school teachers, and the great body of the religious public. The pictorial illustrations-amounting to more than three hundred-are of the very highest order of the art.

KITTO'S HISTORY OF PALESTINE. From the Patriarchal Age to the Present Time; with Introductory Chapters on the Geography and Natural History of the Country, and on the Customs and Institutions of the Hebrews. By JOHN KITTO, D. D., editor of "The Pictorial Bible," "Daily Bible Readings," "Cyclopædia of Biblical Literature," etc. With upwards of 200 illustrations. 12mo. Cloth, $1,25.

"A more useful and instructive book has rarely been published."—N. Y. Commercial.

"Whoever will read this book till he has possessed himself thoroughly of its contents, will, we venture to say, read the Bible with far more intelligence and satisfaction during all the rest of his life." - Puritan Recorder.

THE FOUR GOSPELS, WITH NOTES. Chiefly explanatory; intended principally for Sabbath school teachers and Bible classes, and as an aid to family instruction. By HENRY J. RIPLEY, Newton Theological Institution. Seventh edition. Price $1,25.

This work should be in the hands of every student of the Bible, especially every Sabbath school and Bible class teacher. It is prepared with special reference to this class of persons, and contains a mass of just the kind of in formation wanted.

"The undersigned, having examined Professor Ripley's Notes on the Gospels, can recommend them with confidence to all who need such helps in the study of the Sacred Scriptures. Those passages which all can understand are left without note or comment,' and the principal labor is devoted to the explanation of such parts as need to be explained and rescued from the perversions of errorists, both the ignorant and the learned. The practical sugges tions, at the close of each chapter, are not the least valuable portion of the work. Most cordially, for the sake of truth and righteousness, do we wish for these Notes a wide circulation. BARON STOW, WM. HAGUE, DANIEL SHARP, R. H. NEALE,

R. TURNBULL,
N. COLVER.

J. W. PARKER, R. W. CUSHMAN, THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, WITH NOTES. Chiefly explanatory. Designed for Teachers in Sabbath schools and Bible classes, and as an aid to family instruction. By Prof. HENRY J. RIPLEY Price, 75 cents.

"The external appearance of this book-the binding and the printed page -'it is a pleasant thing for the eyes wo behold.' On examining the contents we are favorably impressed, first, by the wonderful perspicuity, simplicity, and comprehensiveness of the author's style; secondly, by the completeness and systematic arrangement of the work, in all its parts, the remarks' on each paragraph being carefully separated from the exposition; thirdly, by the correct theology, solid instruction, and consistent explanations of difficult passages. The work cannot fail to bu received with favor. These Notes are much more full than the Notes on the Gospels, by the same author. A beautiful map accompanies them."—Watchman and R flector, Boston.

SABBATH SCHOOL CLASS BOOK. Comprising copious exercises on the Sacred Scriptures. by E. LINCOLN. Revised and improved by an eminent clergyman, and a superintendent. Price 12 cents.

"Having examined your Sabbath School Class Book, it gives us pleasure to express our satisfaction with its design and execution. The great benefit which a good class book accomplishes consists in guiding the mind of the scholar in the study of his lesson, and in suggesting topics of conversation to the teacher. To this end we think your work is well adapted; having avoided, in a great degree, the evils of extreme redundance or conciseness. WM. HAGUE, E. THRESHER, H. MALCOM, BARON STOWw."

LINCOLN'S SCRIPTURE QUESTIONS. With the answers annexed, giving, in the language of the sacred volume, interesting portions of the history, and a concise view of the doctrines and duties, exhibited in the Bible. Price $1,00 per dozen.

Where Bibles cannot be furnished to each scholar, the Scripture Questions may be used with convenience, as the answers are printed.

THE SABBATH SCHOOL HARMONY. Containing appropriate hymns and music for Sabbath schools, juvenile singing schools, and family devotion. By N. D. GOULD Price 123 cents.

This little work contains about fifty tunes, most of which are original, and seventy-five hymns, well adapted to the use of Sabbat à schools, and to other purposes for which it was intended, and of such variety as require no other hymn book GOULD AND LINCOLN, PUBLISHERS, BOSTON

KITTO'S CYCLOPÆDIA OF BIBLICAL LITERATURE.

From Prof. N. Porter, Yale College, New Haven, Ct.

I do not hesitate to express my belief that the Popular Cyclopædia is the best work of the kind in the language and is particularly well adapted to the wants of Sabbath-school teachers and all the readers of the Scriptures whe wish to be acquainted with the results of the older and more recent investigation in respect to the history, antique :ies, and criticism of the Sacred Scriptures. N. Porter.

From Rev. E. N. Kirk, Pastor of Mount Vernon Congregational Church, Boston.

The work is invaluable to the student of the Bible who has not access to the standard works on biblical literature in several languages. We have no other in this department to be compared with it, for condensing the results of modern researches or Oriental antiquities and topography, which are so valuable in explaining the language of the Bible. Edward N. Kirk.

From Hon. Edward Everett, L.L. D., Boston.

I have kept it on my table, and have frequently referred to it; and it has been a good deal read by different members of my family. I unite with them in the opinion that it is a valuable work, well adapted for the above-named purpose. It appears to embody, in a popular form, the results of much research, and will promote, I doubt not, the intelligent reading of the Scriptures. Edward Everett

From Jared Sparks, L.L. D., President of Harvard College.

I am glad to possess the work; and I enclose three dollars, which I understand to be the price of it.

From Hon. Theodore Frelinghuysen, L.L. D., New Brunswick, N. J.

Jared Sparks.

I regard it as a very valuable help to the student of the Bible. It brings to the aid of the reading community, in an instructive and condensed form, a rich treasure of historical and biblical literature, prepared and arranged by some of the best minds, and which could otherwise be gained only by a laborious and patient research, that very few have the leisure to give to the subject. No family would, I think, ever regret the purchase of a book so deserving of a household place. Theodore Frelinghuysen.

From Hon. John McLean, L.L. D., of Ohio.

It is only necessary to look through this volume to appreciate its value. Although it is an abridgment of the origi nal work, it includes every thing valuable to the general reader, omitting such parts only of the original as could be of little interest, except to a theological student. There is no work I have seen which contains so much biblical knowledge, alphabetically arranged under appropriate heads, in so condensed a form, and which is sold so cheap. Under a leading word is to be found in this book, whether it relate to natural science or scriptural illustration enough to satisfy every inquirer. It has been prepared with much labor and research, and shows in the authors profound knowledge of the languages in which the Scriptures were composed and translated, and also of the history, local and general, of contemporaneous customs and events. Next to the Bible, this dictionary of it contains more interesting knowledge than any work of the same size, and it should be found in every family, in our public schools, as well as in all our academies and colleges. John McLean.

From Hon. Simon Greenleaf, L.L. D.

A book that will prove highly useful to all persons engaged in the study of the Bible, or in teaching its sacred truths to the young. I hope, therefore, that it will be widely circulated. Simon Greenleaf.

From Hon. Robert C. Winthrop, L.L. D., Boston.

I have examined with great pleasure your edition of Kitto's Popular Cyclopædia of Biblical Literature. It seems to me a most convenient and valuable aid to the study of the Scriptures, and I am glad that you have been able to publish it at so reasonable a price. It can hardly fail to commend itself to those who would teach, and to those who would learn, something more than the mere letter of the inspired volume. Robert C Winthrop.

From Rev. John S. Stone, D. D., Rector of Christ (Episcopal) Church, Brooklyn, N. Y.

I have examined the points of most special interest to the Episcopal church, as well as several others of more general interest, and now beg leave to say that I consider the work candid, learned, and well adapted to usefulness. John S. Stone.

From Rev. A. Bond, D. D., Pastor of Second Congregational Church, Norwich, Ct.

I rejoice to see the abridgment out in such beautiful style. As now offered, it furnishes, in convenient form, a most valuable auxiliary to the facilities provided to aid Sabbath-school teachers and others in prosecuting the study of the Scriptures. The character of the writers whose contributions enrich this volume, is a satisfactory pledge of its literary merit and theological soundness. In this publication you have rendered important service to the cause of sacred literature, which will, I doubt not, be highly appreciated. The work, when known, will not ail to find its way into the libraries of private Christians, as a compact and beautifully executed manual for constant reference, as a thesaurus of most valuable information on the numerous articles of which it treats. It is to be hoped that many will think of it as a rich new year's present, that will be specially acceptable to all who love the literature of the Bible. A. Bond.

From Henry J. Ripley, D. D., Author of "Notes on the Scriptures," and Professor in Newton Theological Institution. I have no hesitation in recommending it as an excellent family book for the elucidation of the sacred volume, and consequently for fostering an interest in the Bible. It would be invaluable to Sabbath-school teachers, and of great utility to preachers. It every where shows evidence of research, and is particular and accurate in its details, sometimes exhibiting in a mere parenthetic remark unusual copiousness of information and discrimination of statement. It employs appropriate authorities, both less and more modern, as to questions of sacred criticism, of history and geography, and gives the reader the results of recent learned investigations. If the purpose of this book is gained, for which it presents so ample an apparatus, scriptural knowledge will be increased. H. J. Ripley.

From the Puritan Recorder.

Here we have the larger work, referred to in the title, boiled down more than one half, and made more strong and rich by the evaporation. To that numerous and most useful class of laborers in the Lord's vineyard, the Sabbathschool teachers, we would respectfully offer our advice to appropriate three dollars each to make themselves possessors of this valuable help for the discharge of their duties. If any one of thein should not have the money, we counsel him "to sell his garment and buy one."

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