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Conple.s Concordance 70 the Holy Seytures Of the Old
and Nor Tes,oueats. BY Alexander Crnden, NJ A.. from
the tenth London edition, to which is added an original
life f the author Published BY NJ W. Dodd, New York,
1855 For sale BY Gray BaElaniyne Washington city.
The first edition Of this work published London in
ITs7 The volume before from the tenth London edi
ton carefully revised and corrected BY the Holy Scriptures
II dictionary and alphabetical index TO the Bible and
next to that sacred book Cudes Concordance deserves
place in every Christian brAry. The plan Of the work is
simple thar il trouble and labor of wadng through
voiuIinops commentaries 1t is di=ded into three alpha
bets the FIRST contains the GpPeiGftps words
which is the principal part the second contains the proper
names in the Holy Scriptures the third is concordance
for those books that called apocypha The value Of
the book apparent from this brief statement Of its carac
ter.
Scripture Portraits ~ SEatches Of Bible eiarOers esper
ally designed Tor the family circle BY Rev. Jonathan
Brace Published BY NJ. W. Dodd, New York, ls54 For
sale by GRAY BaIlaBtgne Washington city.
This made up Of biographical sketches OF pro
nent Bible characters such Adam Eve Enoch, Noah,
Abraham Lot Joseph, JOB, Moses &c, se They appeared
originally in that ancient and popular periodical the
Mothers Magazine and Family Minister. They were
cved with much favor and for their preservation and great
usefulness they presented in the handsome vpme
before us,
Borings lh a series af devotional readings Tor the
closet and family; 81 preached by the
late Rev. William Jay, Of Bath. Published by Parry
Mcmillan Philadelphia, ls55. For sale BY Gray Bal
lantyne, Washington city.
The af readings comprised in this volume have been
prepared from notes Of preached BY Mr.. Jay.
Az arranged there reading for every day in the year
The enenee o the author guarantee that the work II
interesting and valuable " One great charm vrg ptr7aaeg
pages they range through Yey department q hu
experience tae spirit has his appropriate
teachings f every condition They also eminenty fitted
to cherish devotional spirit"
Aunaa o Sisatidc Discovery, Year Book q Faots -
Suieos oHd Art or 1855. Edited ~ David A. Wells A.
VI. Published BY Gould Lincoln, Boston, 1855 For
sse b. Franck Taylor, Washington city.
This volume exhibits the most important discoveries and
improvements mechanics useful arts natural phoaaphv
chemistry astronomy rBeteuroy, s5alogy botany min
erAagy, geeogg geography antiquities, ke together with
list az resent scientific publications classified list Of pat
ens obituaries u eminent scientific notes the pro-
gre d science daring the yenr lisa, &e il i impossible
without consulting the work convey any better idea
the yaue 81 this book than furnished BY the foregoing
general sutIne * IT, eoneu u b comprehensive index
70 scientific progress and il full q valuable information
YAs Close, Coppoiiisn Manuel - Ps- ponaistirg 81
tapirr and brief forms q pryeF Designed Chris-
tinu, y ts~sr devotons with introduction. BY Albert
BARNES Fourth edition. Published By NJ. W. Dodd, New
York lss4 For sale BY Gray and BaHnntrne Washing
tn city,
The design e this volume l. ~ furnish M outline ~ the a
lrcs II PRAYER rather than b. used fora i 5sro.ian
Il contains the leading srutme1s ths topics ii
prayer which mEpi u desirable 70 sHpar. The style 1,
pgf essss, and snr and, with one two eEnspsons,
he topics are Bdioouzy selected and appropriately pre-
scented.
Kiraada ERso o. Tcios - a. 9frh. By 5. H. N.
Published b. Iippineoti, GrHmbo Co., Philadelphia
lsaa sold b. Franrk Taylor, NashinEtA city.
To h. appreciated t bok mast K rrza thaagh in ths
style q fcon iussnes = issrute tbe raos ~ the
spirit y efheitea TIE e and character q Miranda y
box Il Rbounds IN pure morality, and IL repete with the
pu-e sentiments q vrtas Il win BE- read with pleasure
and profit and ought be beraiy patronzed its style
Easy, Agreeable, and captivating.