Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26
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From the New York Evangelist.
VIxET's HoMILETics The opening year is
signaIized BY an suspicious beginning, as it
respects the tolls and products of the Press. in
the publication of SO solid and so admirable
book as DR.. VINET's HoMIL ETIos ,transl ated and
edited by the Rev. DR.. DR. Skinner. 1t relates
to vastly impor ant subject, yet on which
there has been but little labor bestowed. The
great bust ness Of preaching, as persuasive
art, a med lum of The effectual diffusion of Di.
vine truth is the grandesi of human functions.
1t aims al purposes, and draws after it con-
sequences, which belong to no other human
undertaking. For its adequate discharge the
man of God needs to be Thoroughly furnished-
and not the least of his furniture. assurediy.
should be the Mastery Of the art of effective
address-such knowledge of the laws of
thought and taste as will enable him, with
least obstruction, and with most numerous
aids, to reach and influence the minds whom
whom he addresses. When the incalculable
importance of the subject is understood, the
reader will be prepared, both to wonder at the
fact that we have scarcely a scientific and
comprehensive work ON the subject in the Ian !.
guage, and to welcome this profound and mas.
terly exposition Of 1t 1t is truly great work
covering the whole ground, and discussing the
several principles involved in il, with phiIo-
sophie breadth, cOmprehensiveness aud power,
that satisfy the minds demands. 1t discuss
es the whole subject of oratory or public speech
following it into all its connections with psy-
chology, taste, bellescttres aud morals. II is
constructed upon rigidly scientific system
and discusses each point with most exhaustive
fullness. DR.. SINNERS Introduction gives the
work unqualified praise. "His book, )" he says
and no mans judgement is worth more. sis a
directory for all public speakers, and all
who would excel in argumentative, oratorical
and elegant writing. There is scarcely ques-
tion pertaining to the philosophy Of rhetoric
and bellies lettefssto the laws Of language and
reasoning, to the MODE Of influencing the mind
by persuasive discourse, which does not find
place in this book, which is not here treated
with the charm Of diction, the thought and
ability of style. the clearness of statement and
method by which this great author il so emf
nently distinguished" We believe that the
intelligent reader will fully accede to the just
ness Of this emphatic endorsement.
This work proceeds from the we'll known
publishing house established I,y the late Nj.
Newmau, now conducted w new firm
Messrs Iviso n 4 Phinney. these gentlemen
We are happy to state in THU connection: pos.
cess an attachment to thc moral truths and
principals which IL is ;:...e highest. glory Of
ihe press 70 difuse, that will fully rrerpe.uate
the good influences to which the house ..:as
from its beginning been copsecrated. From
their abundant experience and capacity IN
business, and the energy which they viii
hriss to it's service, We have confidence
which We would be glad to communicate to
all lovers Of good books; that the interests Of
sound Christian Literature will be faithfully
and effectually subser~ed in their business ca
reer. They deserve, and will not fail TO gair
the implicit confidence Of the Christian pub
lie.
To be had at L. B. + O. A. PArrEssoss, bool
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