The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-12-22
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Sermons Preached and Revised by the Rev. c H. Spur
| geon Sixth Series. New York Sheldon Co. 1860.
1t is a striking feature of the present day,
that SO many volumes of Sermons are pub
lished, and find ready sale. The statements
and estimates on this subject show that nu-
merous editions, quickly follow each other, in
consequence of the eager demand. Among the
preachers and authors so having gained on
the mind of the religious public, no one has
been more successful, or perhaps as greatly so,
as Mr.. Spurgeon. The characteristics of his
preaching have become familiar to all. With
every deduction for the influence secured by
RfS> first appearance mere youth, and the
outhprst of applause that has rendered him
popular now that time sufficient has elapsed to
fix or mar his reputation, no man can doubt that
the ban who continues still to enchain such
multaudes of every variety of taste and char
acterI can be no ordinary man that not merely
has lie oratorical capacities of voice or manner,
but that in mind and thought he possesses, too,
sustaining power, for which, at first, he did
not probably receive his due credit. Every
successive volume, in some respects of higher
east than the previous one, we think indicates
this. There is material to be wrought mp, and
which, with glowing heart of piety and an
earnest eloquence he does work out into origi-
nal forms and shapes of exhibited truth, fitted
to impress and lead to action. 1t will not be
surprising that sometimes he is careless in re-
peating statements as respects operations in
other countries, which he must gain at second
hand, and in his rapid outpouring Of ideas there
is that which will not bear the test of thorough
criticism. We notice such instances in this
volume, but still we are glad to have so much
solemn truth, the Gospel of Salvation, so well
presented in these pages. May it find many
readers
The Life and Correspondence of Thomas Arnold D. d.,
late HeadM of Rugby School, and Regius Profes
of Modern History in the University Of Oxford BY
Arthur Perrhyn Stan ey, nj. A, Regius Professor Of
Ecclesiastical History in the University of Oxford In
two volumes. Third American from the last London
Edition. Boston Ticknor Il Fields. 1860. For sale
by Tay lor & Maury, Washington, D. C.
The life and correspondence of ssch a man
as DR.. Arnold, when first presented to the read
ing public, was hailed with sincere qualification
by all who were acquainted with his standing
in Great Britain. One of the best teachers of
one of their best preparatory schools, man Of
high and independent purpose and feelings,
living in most stirring times, both as to events
and progress in Church and State, he made his
mark on his own age and generation and has
left too, by his pupils and his published wri-
tings, an influence on many succeeding ages
and generations. The opinions of such man
on the great topics of interest connected with
education, morals, politics, and religion, are
well worth knowing. He frankly avows them,
undeterred by fear or favor; and through all the
struggles Of conflicting interests, while exposed
to opposition and obloquy, never swerves from
his purpose Such men, and such bold and
manly protests against high assumptions, are
needed in every period of the worlds histo-
ry, and in none more than in the present. A
new edition of his life and correspondence is
therefore timely. DR.. Arnold was also most
fortunate in his biographer. Prof Stanley is
an author of high reputation, and he has exer
cised fine judgment in his use of the materials
at his command, and thus given us most in
teresting transcript of the life and views of his
distinguished subject. The Messrs. Ticknor & |
Fields, too, have now added the charms of their |
Typography to render their edition of valuable |
work in this respect all that could be wished.
Sermons by Richard Fuller, D.. D, of Baltimore. New
York Sheldon & Company &c. 1850. For sale by
William Ballantyne, Washington, D. c.
The author of this volume ranks among the
most eloquent of the Baptist preachers of our
country. In his Dedication" he states that
" these discourses are given very much as they
were delivered" The topics discussed and IL
Illustrated are such as are interesting to thought
full Christian readers. The title of the first of
theB, especially, is suggestive of originality of
seleb tion and treatment, " The Lonesomeness
of Jesus" DIR. Fuller is clear, practical in his
statement of Divine truth, and presents the
Solemn obligations resting on his hearers as a
man who himself feels what he utters. There
is no attempt at display, no loading of the SEN
fences with mere words, but his aim evidently
is to make such an exhibition of the message
he has to deliver as may be accompanied with
he blessing of God. We may not class these
sermons among the highest specimens of intel
ectual treats, but to any one who loves spir-
tual, nourishing, not exciting food, which may
prepare for duty and trial by an humble and
'olid trust in the promises of his Heavenly
Father and the grace of the Redeemer, we
loubt not this volume will afford material for
he wants of the soul, by which he may be
and made better to live, and for
he hour of death.