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80, c,>,,rsSrARY on the Epise TO the Hebrews.
D. Francis > Sampson, ID. ID, Professor OF onen'ai
Isr,,urr in the Union Theological Seminary, frince
,.,r.,i Virginia Edited from the manuscript notes
-. .u,bor. by Robert l.. Dahney, d. d. New York ::
carter Brothers. lSj6. PIP. 40, ovo
,us,fo,g oF ADELAIDE I.EAPsR NEWTON. by rev 1ohh
m. Minister of the Free Church OF Scotland New
y,,!. Robert Carter & Brothers 1885
c.ps.rH EVENING READINGS on the New testament ~"
Ih, By Rev John Cumming, d. d., +. X ; Il. bos-
san. I,,n F. Jevett Il Co. 1856
r., up,ruEx RELIGION in its Popular and Symbohcai
ny-l,pmeni BY Rev Joseph b. Gross Boston John
= Jeweu Co. lo1
,,.,, u.,y \ v.lluge Story By Thrsce Tsbmon.
Boston: Philips sampson, Co. 1856
TIE y,cr,Ry Won Brief Memorial of the Last Days of
n ~ The author of the Memoir of Captain h.
y,csrs New York: Robert Carter & Brothers. 1850.
MISSIONS Needul 10 the Higher Blessedness of the Church.
Discourse at the Anniversary of the Society OF In
mir, of Inc Union Theological Seminary, OH Sabbath
r,ruing May /. I755. BY William r. Williams New
yorI Robert Carter Brothers. 1855.
Psg,cH THE WORD A Discourse delivered at the Open
.of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
ofhe United States of America May 10 1886. By Rev.
y l. Rice ID ID. Moderator New York: Robert Carter
& Brothers. l08
Biblical science is indebted to DR.. Sampson
for valuable contribution to its progress. His
Commentary on the Hebrews, laboring as it
does under the disadvantage of not having re-
csived in all its parts his finishing touch, and
published after his death, yet bears the mark
Of ripe scholarship and diligent research. he
ayaied himself of the best helps that the labors
Of many learned commentators on the book
have furnished but he thinks too for himself.
Il is exegetical, based on the true principles of
Biblical Interpretation; clear, condensed, and
more than usually satisfactory. There are no
long dispositions, but rather the statement OF
results of careful and patient investigation by
a candid mind, disposed to weigh conflicting
interpretations, and decide on strict pathological
grounds and a comparison of the various pas
sages of Scripture which may throw light on
any obscurer portion under bis notice. His po-
siiion that the Apostle Paul is the author ofthe
Epstle, is stated and sustained, as we think, in
his Introduction, which, with the Introductory
Essay, deserves faithful perusal, as fine spe-
cimen of the authors abilities as teacher. The
work is designed for those acquainted with the
original Greek, as that text is given, and the in
Expectations proceed on arguments and illus
tratiOns connected with the grammatical struc-
ture and mode of speaking in that language and
the Hebrew. 1t was prepared by the deceased
author as notes to his lectures TO his classes in the
Theological Seminary, and on this account will
be most priced by theological students and min
listers of the Gospel. The circulation must
hence be limited, though intelligent Christians
not versed in the Greek or Hebrew will find
much that is instructive in portions of the vol
ume. The type is large and clear, the page
We'll leaded so that it is easy for consultation.
We were sorry to notice few typographical err
rOrs, which we hardly expected in such a
book, and from the press whence it is issued
We cannot, in closing this notice, but remark,
how great is the loss of such a man to the
Christian world, and the Seminary he adorned
by his fitness for his work, and the manner in
which it WAS performed. The church of our
country is highly indebted also to DIR. Dabney
for giving this volume by his friend to her
means Of Biblical study.
The Memoir Of Miss Newton is a beautiful
record of active piety. As biographies are COM
piled from diaries and letters, it often happens
that the hand of partial friendship may present
a different picture of the subject from the true
one. There are many individuals, who, with the
goodness and zeal they exhibit before the world
and in their correspondence with others, yet
known Intimately by those who are every day
with them, are felt to be characterized by sad
deheencies. One thing abroad, and another
'a conduct at home, they could scarcely be rec
oSaised as the same persons. In this memoir,
We feel that it could not have been so With her.
The sweet, intelligent countenance, the whole
aspect of her life as portrayed, the earnest
devotion in every way to the cause of her
Saviour, the spirit of lovely tenderness snd
Kindness Of her daily intercourse with kindred
or friends, her bsnevolence, humility, and pa
Hence, breathe over these pages testimony tina
We at once admit to be true, and that cannot bs
gainsayed. Her calm and holy trust, Is shi
meets the hour of death, crowns the whole with
an undying wreath, fragrant With memories o
blessed deeds and faith that grew stronger
and brighter to the last. Examples like this
show how attractive piety is lending yet high
er grace to the youthful and amiable; and We
commend this memoir to such, assured that W,
90 them favor by pointing them to one 50
so Iovely aud 80 devoted to the Redeemes.
Dr. Cumming volume of Sabbath Reading
oa 81. Johns Gospel, ia one of the best of hi
works we have seen. Marked, IS usual, b.
Some Of his peculiarities, it however combine
exposition Nth practical application, and i
We'll adapted for its intended purpose. 1t doe
not supply the place Of g commentary, as tn
SerleS OF remarks rests upon a chapter, or con
siderable portion of one, rather than on tn
verses taken singly, or words or phrases ex
ahmed and illustrated On the principles @
uiaelsm. 1t is series of meditatiosss, leadin
'ne mind to dwell upon the spirit and beaEin
VI the truth exhibited il the life and teachin
81 our Saviour, and hence we'll Cited to furnis
CHRISTIAN with thoughts fox his PfiVst
'e@uing and reflection. In this point Of view
We nope 1t will Gnd numerous readers.
me preface of the Rev. Mr.. CROSS book o.
'ue heathen Religion, dc, is dated in 1854, an
.He copyright appears to have been taken on
" 1893, SO that we presume this must be
second issue from the press, as it has the in
PRINT on the lille page, of 1856. We hav
ever seen the work before, nor do we recollec
guy ailusIon TO it in our reading. The author
seem to be based on those of class c
'''ers who have labored to resolve all idolatr
'O symbolism. He does not, however, 60 I
eeNtreme to which some of them have carrie
uer speculations. He appears to have falle
- with Creezer, None, and Kaiser, whose book