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CHRIST IN MODERN LIFE; Sermons
Preached in St. James Chapel, London,
by Rev. Stopford A. Brooke, NJ. A. New
York: D. Appleton & Co.
The title of this work indicates, to a con-
siderable extent, its scope and purpose. The
main thought, as the author remarks in his
preface, is to show that the ideas which
Christ made manifest on earth are capable
OF endless expansion to suit the wants OF
men in every age. The first two sermons,
which are devoted exclusively to this sub
ject, are admirable arguments and viii be
read with pleasure for their logical force,
whatever opinion the reader may entertain
of the religious views of the author. Hav-
ing established the fact that the ideas Of
Christ are capable of endless eX-
pansioh, he proceeds to prove that
they do expand with the progress
of civilization and enlightenment which,
in fact, have their origin in these ideas.
He claims that the explanation of our po-
4itical and social as well as our religious
problems are to be found in them, and that
they do not contradict the ideas which d.
rect scientific research. In these days,
when the revelations of science have shaken
the faith of many in the book which gave
birth to progressive thought, it is cOnsoling
to the christian mind to meet with evidence
such as Mr.. Brooke's work affords, that
there is no real antagonism between re-
ligion and science, but that like mother and
child they are bound together by enduring
ties. For sale by Messrs. w. t. Berry &
Co.
MABEL LEE: A Novel by the author of
"Valerie Aylmer," "Morton House," etc.
New York: ID. Appleton & Co.
This is an American novel, the author
being Miss Francis Fisher. To those who
have read "Morton House" and other nov
els by the same author it is hardly neces-
sary to say that "Mabel Lee" is a most fas-
cinating tale. From the introduction to
the denouement 1t is thrillingly interesting,
aud this, too, without any sacrifice of nat
uralness. The scene Of the plot is Vir-
gilman country residence, and the time long
prior to the civil war. The characters are
drawn with fidelity to nature which be-
tokens rare genius, and thorough acquaint-
ance with social life in the Old Dominion
before the dark days of 1851. For sale by
Messrs. w. T. Berr y& Co.
ISRAEL MORT, OvERMAN: A Story of the
Mine, by John Saunders. Philadelphia:
j. B. Lippineott & Co.
Of the many handsome volumes issued
from the printing establishment of Messrs.
Lippincott & Co., this is one of the neatest.
The binding, printing and illustrations are
models of modern boOkmaking. The
story itself is a simple but interesting tale
Of life in the coal mines of Wales. While
it would be read with pleasure by ali who
find works of fiction attractive, it is pecu-
liarly suited for boys. 1t has the spice of
adventure which they relish, entirely differ
ent from the unwholsOme literature com
monty kAown as the 'yellow-covered."
Throughout the work runs a vein of re-
ligious fervor and it concludes with we'll
pointed moral. For sale by Messrs. w. T.
Berry & Co.
THE EMeRANTs OF AHADARRA, by William
Carleton. New York: D. s. j. Sadlier & Co.
Any work from the author of valentine
McClntchy" could not fail to be interesting,
and this, his last novel, reflects no discredit
on his earlier achievements. 1t abounds
with sparkling Irish humor and all the dash
and sentiment which make the Irish char
acter the most fascinating in the pages of
tictiou. Carleton is himself splendid type
of the Celt, possessing rare versatility, a
quick wit and an intense love for the humOr-
Gus side of life. His novels are varied as
an April day, alternating between smiles
and tears
"FrOm grave to gay, from lively to severe"
Whatever other failings they may possess,
they are never tiresOme. The broad humor
with which they abound never veIges Oh
vulgarity aud is never forced, but springs
from heart overlooking with geniality and
the milk of human kindness"