New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-11
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

CpATSCsr GIIEs I2mo ID. 264. J. r. Lippincot &
The doctrine of the Second Coming is treated
IN this volume according to the teachings OF sweden
borg and the principles of the New Church. Of which the
author is a distinguished minister. In his opinion,
these present rational and practical solution Oh
the Second Coming which IS entire agreement with
Scripture with the divine purposes in the creation OF
man. far as they be understood from reason ana
revelation and with the character and conditions OF
human destiny. Mr. Giles represents the promise OF
Christ Of a speedy return eXertng powerful lnnu-
ence on the minds OF his early disciples. They could
understand the fact OF his coming they did not 1uy
comprehend the manner. This tact was source Of
supreme comfort II has been the comfort and hope OF
the church in every age the promise was made.
The apostles expected it In their day. They constantly
refer to it in preaching and their letters to the
churches. They held II An the most solemn aspects
as restraint from welcomes, and powerful inccn-
tive to a holy life. since their time, it has afforded
prevailing motive for patience in suffering and energy
IN well doing Good men have looked for the second
personal advent of Christ the only hope Of humanity.
l. is therefore, stiu a living subject. 1t has
received more attention during the last half cen
fury than ever before. Every year SHOWS an
increase Of interest. but never more than Is de-
manded by its intrinsic Importance But the doctrines
Of the New Church. affirmed by the author present
the subject In entirely light, and from new
point of view. These doctrines, he maintains, have
tle1 origin in universal principles, and arc eVoved
from them In q strictly logical manner In the first
place they teach that the Second Coming Of the Lord
not a personal advent into the material world ana
manifestation 20 the natural Of men. II IS
spiritual coming; coming the Spirit of Truth
coming of the Lord the understanding and TO the rea
son With clearer light, aud to tue will and the aiec
tons with fuller and puccr love. Nan VIII thus ne IN
trOduced into orld Of new truth He Will gam new
knowledge with regard TO his spiritual nature ana des
tiny. From this starting point Mr. Giles discusses the
loot tn roo Df def
ness Of illustration I'm ITS manifold aspects His reason
inc bears the stamp OF profound sincerity ana earnest
conviction His thoughts firmly grasped and clearly
expressed II the charge OF mysticism ana O1scdtUy
has been sometimes brought against the religious sys-
TEN TO which he attached IL can IN no wise be APP
piled 10 his writings His style is as lucid as II Is
forcble aud though free from repetition is singu
larry effective. lie OF course opposes the popular the
cries on the subject. believing them to be OF the
Of superstition, with no support in the SCRIPTURES
and Of injurious social tendencies. but it is without bit
terness yehenence, with clmness OF spirit winch
indicates devotion TRUTH though not its possession
In common with all believers in Second Advent. Mr..
Giles takes cheerful view OF its effects on the condition
OF the world. There will be a New Age. in which the
Lord will come to mau, and man viii rise to a
higher level Of life meet the Lord He will come more
directly and fully under divine influence. New ways
Will be opened between the human understanding and
the Infinite Source OF power and life. Mans nature Will
be penetrated with heavenly spirit, ana his spiritual
faculties will be moulded into heavenly beauty, Inc
Divine Love will clasp tendrls around mans affec-
tons, and by its sweet attractions lift him up into
puror atmosphere and clearer light" II these teuden
ces 20 on with increasing effect for thousand years TO
come as they have during a century past, the earth
viii become like a heavenly home. Society will be In
teigent pure and lovely There clear signs that
the OF Man is coming in the power and glory Of
Ills truth. TO reign upon the earth and TO su5due all
things to himself"
ESSAYS OF TODAY By WIN. wILBsRFoRcE NEWTON
l2nJ. Up. 2J3. a. Williams 4 co.
In this volume, the author, a prominent
Episcopal clergyman in Boston. has not confined him
self 10 the discussion Of hcoo deal questions but treats
OF several themes literary and miscellaneous char
acter Among the subjects Of the essays, are " The
Limits Of Enthusiasm" The Age of the schOolmen"
Savonarola," Edward Irving" LacOrdare,"" Rep
resentative Men of the English Church. and others de-
mandiDg for their effective treatment, good degree of
historical learning temperate and catholic judgment,
and the power of expressive composition Tie
Edward living, which IS one OF the most attractive in
the volume represents that meteorc religious genius,
restored Hebrew prophet, tempered with the soft
ness OF modern cultivation. He had burden TO de-
liver, and commission fulfil Tie voice said Cry"
and he ever prompt with his message. He was not
merely rhctorcian and enthusiast buta careful and
vigorous thinker lie was diligent student and was
known IN his college life the great mathematician"
HIS wealth is revealed in the ntuitive grasp
with laid hold OF truth. The influence OF Cole
ridge and Carlyle blended kindly with his men
tai temperament Many Of his sermons read
like atalgam Of Chalmers and Robertson.
In theology and metaphysics, In ecclesiOlOgy
and ethics nc never commonplace or superficial.
The doctrine OF the Trinity the question Of the Sac
rameuts were never with him wooden aud neless dog
mas The authors visit little Iryingte congrega-
ton in this country IS described with singular felicity
Ghe service conducted by deacon, vested in long
black cassOck, with short alD and red stole and gold
ladies present aud one slightly elevated dais
stood in the place OF chancel with high altar back
against the wall. Two large candesticks either
eide of the altar the centre OF which was placed the
tabernacle or shrine Of wood containing the reserved
sacraments. lighted lamp hung down from the cell
ing before THE tabernacle. When the service
oil bowed the altar and retired Holy water stood in
a bowl at the entrance, and the favored
with decided Of Incense Some of the essays
OF more recOndlte character bat possess deeper
interest The volume indicates laudable habit of lit
erary studies a refreshment from more arduous pro-
fessonal duties. and though betraying symptom of
technical range IT has sufficient flavor of
theology redeem 1t from the suspicion OF TO decided
secular tastes.
CAMPAIGNS OF. THE WAR OF. 1sl2'l5 AGAINST
" CUILJM 6yo. pp. AZ. james Miller.
The author of this work has brought to its
composition not only profound study o; the events
which IL describes, and their relative bearing the
issues Of the War; but large personal experience IN
military affairs which gives life 10 his narrative, and
weight his criticisms. His comments the almost
dcrous bluuders which marked the conduct of the ad
ADMINISTRATION the commencement Of the Of the
puneent character, pquant IN expression, and In
csive in effect Yet bitterness OF their tone is fully
warranted by the occasion which calls them forth Tic
author employs uusparing severity in passing judg
ntUt personal which OF cOwardce.
peteuce stupidity The Of Doctor Governor
Justis, Of Massachusetts, Secretary OF War during