Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-08-12

Il VERY tALUABLE BOOK. we al
ways take pleasure in recommending a.
book which has all the qualities that
meet ourideal of what good book should
be; in which the subject is one of inter-
est, the style attractive and pleasing,
and complete. We find such book in
the Peoples Edition of Cony beare and
Howsous'Life and Epistles of st. Paul."
just republished in this country by the
National Publishing Company Of Gin
cinnati.
This work has all the attractiveness of
fiction, in the exciting events of its mar
ratives, with the certainty that they are
the truthful records of well authenticat7
ed facts; embracing graphic and eloquent
delineatiOns of the early life, education,
conversation. teachings, fabors, travels,
sufferings, perils, prosecutions and mis-
sionary career of the great Apostles. 1t
stands alone and unapproachable in its
speciality, all that could be desired, in
the way of history, statement, criticism,
and illustration, relating to the vital
subject of which it treats. The great
learning and power and beauty of style,
do not constitute its highest praise
This is found in its moral and religious
spirit in its pre-eminent Christian can
dor and impartiality, in its solemn ear
pestness for historic truth, its manly and
Gnvasciiating faith in the doctrines pro-
claimed by the fearless subject of its
biography, all combining to make it one
of the grandest monuments of sanctified
intellect and learning ever reared to the
honor of Sacred Truth
Never have we seen such all array of
great names. giving their unqualified
Communications of a book, as We find in
the publishers circular; names of men
whose seif-respect and personal charac
ter and position, make them exceeding
ly chary how they endorse anything
that does not come up to the standard OF
excellence, or that does not meet with
their hearty approval.
| This reprint will be more highly priz-
ed than any other, as it is the only
Complete Edition. published in this
country with translated notes.
1t has in addition an able and exceed
ngly valuable dissertation by DR.. Len
nard Bacon. the eminent Professor of
Theology in Yale College, preparing the
reader for the graphic account of the life
and writings of the great Apostle. Its
pictorial illustrations, its type, paper,
and binding, are in keeping with the
rare merits of the book. Mr.. w. S. At
kinson of Morristown is the agent for
this county.
regard the Life and Epistles of St.
Paul, by Conybeare and Howson," as a
book of inestimable value to every Bible
student and Christian. The language is
chaste and clear. The ideas not incon-
sistent with divine revelation. It will
prove great help i'm the study of the
scriptures. 1t should find place in
every household library.
j REV. II. C. PRINGLE.
! Having examined the life and Epis-
ties of st. Paul, by Conybeare and How
son" / regard it as an admirable work.
1t furnishes precisely the kind of knowl-
edge concekIing st. Paul and his writ
ings, that every reader and student OF
the Bible needs. Its language is clear
and simple; the whole book is highly
interesting. We earnestly commend II
to all. F. I. SwANEY,
: Pastor, NJ. E. Church, Morristown, o.
Having just subscribed myself for
, "Conybeare and Howson's Life and
, Epistles of st. Paul." and believing it to
, be most excellent work, and that its
, circulation can not fail to do good,
take pleasure in recommending it to all
lovers of pure, sound, biblical litera.
ture. The work comes to us so highly
{ endorsed that no one need have the
least fear of being deceived or disap.
pointed in its perusal. J. GRANT,
Pastor NJ. e. Church, st, Clairsyille, O.
1 regard "Conybeare and Howson'f
Life and Epistles of st. Paul' as most
excellent work, and one that ought To
have wide circulation. hope that all
who love to study the labors and teach.
ings of the Great Apostle will secure the
work. Rev. NJ. SoUIBB, Pastor Bap-
tist Churches, Morristown and Rock
hill, o.
UNIoNTowN, o., July %, 1869.
This is all age of multitude of books;
: many Of which are of very doubtful
r utility, others of positively injurious
tendency.
r This new edition of "Cony beare and
Huwson's Life and Epistles of st. Paul" )"
, is work of singular excellence, OF
which every Minister of the Gospel and
every private Christian should gladly
! avail himself. All such works enrich
!. the heart, as well as enlighten the mind
! and understanding. a
w. s. MoFFATT.