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No. ]. W. II. BiSwsI
Although this Review has now been before the public
for more than two years, and has gained constantly
increasing celebrity, the present number is the first
which has fallen under our eye-a depr walton, we AZ
prehend which has been shared by the secular press in
general We take pleasure in calling TO il the attention
Of our readers, able, learned, and interesting
periodical whether monthly or quarterly We have no
means of knowing), intended to meet the wants OF
those ministers and churehes both Congregational and
Presbyterian that accept the Assembly's Shorter
Caechism as expression Of their theological views,
although it dsclams sectsrian local character IN
devotion 10 a sound evangelical theology and litera
ture. It's principal editor, the Rev. Prof Smith OF
the Union Theological Seminary in this City If
widely known for his diversified literary attain
ments h broad philosophical culture and his real and
assiduIty as q student; while he is aided by nnmer
QUE corps Of contributors, including many names
of high distinction az scholars and theologianr
In this number, the opening article 90 Julian
the Aposta.e j. By Professor Schsf OF MERGERS
burg, presenting graphic account Of the hostile
proceedings of that emperor against the Christian re-
igion. We otserve slip Of the pen or the types in
the appeIlsiion Gregory Of Nazanzen." Z" The En-
ssh Tongue New Speech by Prof Francis A.
March ia an eloquent ard often picturesque exposition
Of the peculiar beauties of the vernacular. This s
followed by historical analysis Of the Edwardean Re-
Rod in the history of England theology, which If
characterized as a reaction of the pure old NewEn-
gland theology against an enfeebling amalgam of Pc
lsgian socinian, and Arninisn elements. The article
is from the pen Of Prof L. A. Lawrence, who Crap
ples with his subject with the hand Of master though
be 10 guilty Of singular yulgarsm Of expression in
syeaking Of his account Of President Edwards ~ an
expose" The accomplished editor too was caught
mapping when he permitted this TO pass. very able
ue,aphy sical paper by Prof Smith himsef discusses
Sir William Hamiltons Theory Of knowledge,
which he maintains gives no satisfactory 70
luton 10 the great problems st issue, but
10 merely the ingenious attempt OF strong
intellect TO extricae Itself from metaphysical
difficulties by logical laws" Prof. X. ID. Hitchcock
contributes learned article on /" The Anti-Nicsne
Trinitarianism maintaining in opposition TO Dr. Lam.
son that the AntiNicene Fathers, If not clear and
sefconsstent Trinitarsns in the Ncene sense, GER
tanly entertained opinions the complete and logically
consistent development Of which the Ncene creed.
Tie number closes with highly valuable sum-
mary Of theological and literary intelligence, and few
pages Of literary and critical rJlces, together with
items Of news Of TIE churches ana OF mlss0ns
THE PULPIT OF TBE AMERICAN REVOLUTION WIZ
A HnToHIcAL 1x1koprcT1os. Norris AND ItIusTEArIoss.
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The lovers Of antiquarian curioGues will find rieh
treat in this significant volume. IL contains collection
of dscourses from eminent New England divinos dur
ing the era of the Revolution including DR. Msyhew'r
famous sermon on Unlimited Sobmssion and Non.
Resistance 10 the Higher Powers" DIR. Chauncys
rernons on the Repeal Of the Stamp Act, Dr. stless
election sermons entitled " The United States er-
alted 10 Glory and Honor, and others which exercised
marked influence public opinion in regard TO the
INDEPENDENCE Of the colonies The editor has added
variety Of historical and explanatory notices which
serve 70 eIucida,c The spirit Of the Rsvoluon and TO
call attention to the dess and principles in which bad
its birth HE volume win be welcomed by the student
of american history valuable depository Of infor
nation concerning the prevalent opinion in the Of
&c.