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NEV BOOKS.

Just published, by Francis Pllticatere-eoart, and
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I. r IJIE EVANGELICAL RAMBLER, vols. 1. and
each containing Ni Numbers, in extra boards, Is.

2.A SCPPI.E3I ENT.% RV VOLI'ME of SERMONS, by
the late Rev. Samuel Covington, of Bideford; to which are pre-
fixed, a Memoir and l'ortmit of the Author, Ilvo. boards, Ills. 6d.
3. EX MI PLA INCH Plansof Sermons sketch..
ed fur the Pulpit, intended either as Outlines to he tilled up by
IVritten Composition, or so Notes to regulate and facilitate Ex-
temporaneous Delivery, vol. I. Chu°. Is. board,'
1. The OLD IR /CT RINE of FA I TII, asserted in opposition
to certain Modern Innovations ; including Strictures on Reviews
of the Author's Sermons on Repentance and Faith. Published in
the Eclectic Review tor April, and Edinburgh Christian Monitor tar
March, 1923; and shit on an Essay on Faith, by Thomos Erskine,
Esq. Advocate. By the Rev. Jams Carlisk, Minister in the
Scotch Church in Mary's Abbey, Dublin. 1 vol. 12mo. 3s. boards.

S A DICTIONARY of all REI,11;11EliS, and Religious Ile-
nominations, Ancient and Modern. Jewish, Pagan, .31a1 ctan, or'
Christian : also of Ecclesiastical History. To which are prefixal,
I. An Essay on Truth, the Csuscs of Erren, he. By the late Rev.
Andrew Fuller. 2. On the State of the World at Christ's Appear-
ranee. Ily Mrs. Hannah Adams, original Editor of the Work.—
And to which are appended, a Sketch aaiksionarz I:rography
with Practical Reflections on the tt hole. IV T. Pi Miasma The
third Condon edition, with the Improvements of the fourth Ame-
rican edition. and many new Articles and Corrections throughout.
Price 1411.
This copious title does not promise more than the volume in
fact comprises, which is saying notch. It will answer, indeed, al-
most every useful purpose of a Theological Dictionary ; fur though
it does not contain all the useless technical definitions of grace,
faith, salvation, &c. which are found in such Dictionaries, it con.
prises most of the II ancient information relating to Stets, Heresies,
Councils, and Opinions, for which they are chiefly valuable. We
consider the publication, in its present enlarged and corrected form,
as entitled to our wartuan counnendation."—Eclectic Review.
1 6. CIIKISTIAN FELLOW Sll ; or, the (:hureh Member's
Guide. By the Rev. John Angel James, of Birmingham. A new
Edition, I voL l2mu. 55. boards.
" Mr. James maintains a most impressive style of evangelical
address, blending the soundest practical ohnonition with a rjch
Strain of gospel instruction. We evulil not, of course, but be bigbly

gratified at fading a sulj,7et of so mach importance as dot ut
rellow4iiii, taken up by one so ComiKtuit to th,,, wk. nor
have our anticipations been disappointed by the perusal of the
very interesting work before us. A vein o( sound reasoning per-
vades the whole, and, in general, we have had to admire the discre-
tion with which he touches on certain points in his subjects that re-
quire considerable delicacy as adl u decision in their trestaient."—
edereg. Nag.

7. Tim Cif RISTIAN YATHEIt'S PRESENT to his CHI le
I)REN. By the Rev. J. A. JIWIL. 2 vols. 12mo. Us. boards.
" We now take leave of Mr —Panicles admirable work, with the
expression of our best thanks, for the important service he has ren-
dered the rising generation ; and our hearty recommendatzon of the
work to those parr:its, who are desirous of embodying in a perma-
nent form, the best counsels of their wisdom and experience, and
the best wishes and emotions of their liesrts."—Googreg. Mag.
Aug. 1i124. . .

•'The Author touches on nearly every topic that can be interest-
ing to man, whether we view hint as an inhabitant of time, or a
probationer of eternity and, perhaps, scarcely any medium of
communication could be more likely to gain the reader's attention,
than this which he has chosen."—lmp. Mag. Sept. 1824.
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44 It would he difficult to select front the long catalogue of Eng-
bah literature. a work more generaUy worthy of the aceeptanee of
youth. It has its origin in the warmest affection its object
throughout is to promote their present and eternal welfare; and its
execution shows the man of deep reflection, of practical wisdom,
and of anxious concern for the happiness of his own children, and
of young persons in general."—New Evangelical Magazine, Sep-
tember, 1921.
" We state it as our firm conviction, that Mr. James has con-
ferred a high o'iligatinn on Christian parents, by furnishing them
with so suitable a present for their children."—Evangelical 31ag.
Oct. 1824.

10. MEMOIRS of the ROM; atraiwising Botanical. Pali.
Cal. and Miscellaneous Recollections of that celebrated Flower. In
a Series of Letters to a Lady. (inc royal 18ino. 41. hoards.
" This is a pretty and pleasing little volume, and well adapted
for the reading of the young of both sexes, especially for the better
sex. We leave these .Memoirs to those who love the Rose.' "
Literary Gazette.

" The author has contrived to make a very pkasing book upon
the Botanical History and Varieties of the Rose. the methods of
cultivating it. and its various uses. We conclude, by recommend.
ins to all the lovers of the ROM this little volume, which may serve,
indeed, as a pretty good emblem of the work—a slender stalk, on
which are hung many beautiful blossonts."—llniversal Review.
11. 1117NY.1N EXPLAINED to a CHILD, being Pictures
and Poems founded on the Pilgrim's Progress.

Part I, or, Christian's Journey ; convicting of above Fifty En-
gravings, with a Puerta to each, and a Nlap of the Journey. 13y the
Rev. lease Taylor, of Ungar, Author of Scenes in Asia, Europe,
&e. neatly half bound and lettered, price •Is.

" The Volume before us is founded on the various scenes which
Bonyan's Pilgrim's Progress presents to the reader. Each subject
is illustrated by above fifty beautiful engravings, to which are an.
nexed an historical account of the scene represented, and a poetical
effusion that is alike applicable and descriptive. This hook points
out the way to Heaven by sensible representations, without mate-
ralizing scriptural realities, and, to the youthful mind, strews the
path of divine instruction with Sowers. It will be extensively read
in proportion as it is known, but nut more so than it justly de-
serves."—lmperial Magazine.
12. LETTERS IN RHYME, FROM A MOTHER AT
HOME TO 11 ER CHILDREN AT SCHOOL, embellished
with a highly-finished Copperplate Engraving, 13mo. price 2s.
hoards.

" This Interesting volume contains nineteen letters on some of
the most important subject. that can be presented to the juvenile
mind. We apprehend there are but few parents wno would not
feel it a privilege to put such an excellent hook into the hands of
their children, and but few children who would mot be improved by
a perusal of it."
Et MASSILLON'S THOUGIITA on different AIORAL and
RELIGIOUS SUBJECTS, extracted from his Works, and ar-
ranged under distinct Heads. Translated from the french by
Rotten Morris, English Minister at St. Pierre and Calais. One
volume l2tno. boards, ss.

" Masaiilon is well known :a have been one of the most eloquent
of the Catholic Preachers in France, in the Reign of Louis AR.
Some of his discourses arc suppescd to exceed those of any preacher
or writer of his age. Ills name has become that of eloquence itself.
The volume before us contains many very just, original and striking
thoughts, and diseovas much knowledge of the human heart. The
pious and worthy translator published this volume in hope of ob-
taining aid from its sale to enable him to continue his evangelical
labours in France; and we sincerely wish him success."—Evange-
lical Magazine.
14. THEODORE or the Gamester's Progress ; a Poetic Tale,
etnbellislied with an elegaut Copperplate Frontispiece, beautifully,
printed in royal Itlmo.3s. boards.
" (laming is so destructive a vim in society, that w: would
gladly give efrect to every attempt to warn the youthful mind from
an enticement so fatal. The moral Hercules has a many-belated
Hydra to combat, and a large stable to clean out, before he will
have finished his task ; but we have reason to believe that much
good has been done of late towards reforming this dangerous pro-
pensity ; and we hope that the unpremeditated impulses of nature,
as displayed in this poetical delineation of the Gamester's Progress,
will contribute to the same desirable end."—British Press.

15. The ItE.WTIES of 1)1VIMIT, or Ir. Dwight's System
of fhenlogy abridged; with a Sketch of his Life, a Portrait, and
an Original Essay on his Writings, in which his religious views
are contrived with those of other distinguished INvines of the
Trams-Atlantic Empire. 4 vols. Ilimo. boards, 12s.

" We were happy to see an abridgement of the masterly works
of Professor Dwight, if it were only because so many more studious
persons will now be able to benefit by his labours than would other-
wise have dune. The judicious Editor has, theretbre, conferred a
very important service upon the poorer classes of the religions coin-
munity. The value of this abridged edition is considerably en-
hanced by the Original Essay, of more than sixty pages, which is
a masterly critique upon those diffzrences of sentiment which ex-
isted between the Professor and his grandfather, the celebrated Pre-
sident, Jonathan Edwards Bellatnr, and others. Much sound dis-
crimination will be found in this Essay; it is the production of no
ordinary mind. The edition in admirably adapted for that class of
preachers among us who arc either wholly or occasionally employed
as the work of the 31inistry, who have not received the advantages
of an academical education. They will find, in the perusal of these
' Beauties,' enough to employ their thinking powers, something
on every subject to improve their understanding, and much to en-
able them to elucidate the genuine meaning of the Scriptures.
These four small pocket anionic' will he, to such persons, a sub-
statue for a large library."—llapust Magazine.
16. TALES from AFAR. By a Clergyman lately resident
abroad. Author of " Talcs from Switsalaad." 1 vol. 12nto.
4s. Gd. boards.

" This little work is evidently the production of a cultivated and
imaginative mind, imbued with a religions feeling of susceptibility
to the various charms of nature, and the characteristic beauties of
picturesque and secluded scenery. The associations connected with
these Tales find a correspondent chord in the bosom of every person
of taste and refinement. It is on account of the simple and salu-
tary fast which it supplies, that we recommend this little unpre-
tending volume."—Critical Gazette.
"We arc known not to be partial to fiction. If, however, we are
to have Tales, let them he such as these. heatititbl and instructive.
without a dagger and without a sting. The .liithor has evidently
a fine poetical imagination, which he has devoted to the cause of
evangelical religion and humanity; his pictures are beau.iful."—
Evangelical Magazine.
17. TALES from SWITZERLAND, vol. 1,3 s. !muds.

TALES from SWITZERLAND. vol. 2, embellished with a
beautiful Copper-04u, from a View in Switzerland, 31. 6d. boards.

TALES from SWITZERLAND. vol. 3, embellished with a
beautiful Copper-plate of another l'icw in Switzalsott, 3s. Gd.
Luanda.

" Our readers may safely commit these Tales into the hands of
their friends. IVe have read them ourselves with great pleasure.
and should be happy if our limits allowed us to expatiate at length
on their varied excellencies."—Christian Guardian.

lit. An ALPINE TALE, suggested by some circumstances
which occurred towards the commencement of the present Century.
Pr the Author of " Tales from Switzerland,' Lc. Ike. 2 vols.
12mo. 10s. boards.

19. A LErrEn to the EDITOR of the BRITISH RE-
V I KW. occasioned by the notice of " No Fiction," and " Afar-
tha," in the last Number of that Work. By Andrew Reed,
price Is.
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" We harem:a this pamphlet with no litde surprise t Westmn^ly
recommend a perusal of the Letter to such of our readers as have
taken an interest in the contmversv, and to such of them mere i`il
pecially as have had their minds tinged with prejudice towards Mr.
Reed. *--New Evan. Mag. March 1321.
" We close our notice of this pamphlet by extracting from it a
defence of Fiction, as a mode of inculcating moral and religious
truths, by far the moat masterly that we ever read."—lnvestigator,
April 11W.
N. A DI COURSE on SPIRITIYALITY of MIND, deli-
vered at Chapel-street Meeting, Blackburn, February 1021. By
the Rev. Joseph Fletcher, A.M. Second Edition. Is. lid.
" This is a Sermon of distinguished merit, and well calculated
to sustain the high reputation of its intelligent anti ain iahle Author.
Characterised by vigour of thought, elegant simplicity of language,
and genuine feeling, it at the same time displays the more
valuabb qualities of rich scriptural illustration, minisrcrial fide_!
lity, and the moat fervent devotion. A more impressive acv
mon we have seldom read, or one more deserving of public atten-
tion. It were indeed a pity were this to share the Ordinary fate of
single discourses; the celebrity of its author will, we trust, ward off
such an evil."—Evan. Mag.

21. A SECOND VOLUME of SERMONS on VARIOtTS
SUBJBeTti. By the Rs,. Jan Liryks, D.D. Uvo. boards, 17.