The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-07-24
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We have now in the hands of the print
ers the following books
OVER THE RIVER. Since the death Of
the author, Rev. T. B. Thayer, DID,, the
call for this book has been such that our
supply has been exhausted. We shall
have ready in short time an edition and
can then fill all orders. "Over the River"
is beautiful classic in Universalist lit
erature, and has fulfilled it's mission of
comfort in many thousand homes. The
object of the author is to present the sub
ject of death in its true light, and to offer
for the consideration of the thoughtful
believer more elevated and satisfactory
views of the future state than prevail
generally among Christians. The volume
is divided into three parts: Comfort for
the Sick, Revelations for the Dying and
Consultations for the Bereaved. It is a
tender and cheering volume, and while
irradiated with the faith of our church
Is not in any way sectarian or controver-
sial. 1t will comfort all who mourn. It
teaches the consoling truth that call evil
has sunny side. that sorrow is the twin
sister Of JOY, and the grave only the yes.
thule to the temple of immortal life."
272 pages; price $1.0O; with gilt edges,
SIPS.
SUNDAY SCHOOL HARMoNIEs No. 3.
10 be ready early in August. The sue
CESS OF the two numbers of this series
has warranted the Publishing House in
having prepared another number. It has
been compiled by George A. Veazie of
Chelsea, whose long experience in teach
ing music to children has made him we'll
qualified for the work. Further partic
ulars will be given hereafter.
EXPOSITION AND DEFENCE OF
Universalism. A Series of Sermons.
BY Rev. /. d. Williamson, ID. ID. 16mo.
227 pages. so cents.
In small compass we have here dis
courses which treat of the principal doc
trines of Universalism in style of great
clearness and beauty, bringing out the va
rious arguments for the faith, and present
ing tie Scriptural basis on which it rests.
Among the subjects discussed are the Uni
ty of God, Death of Christ, FORGIVENESS
Judgment, Repentance, Nature of Saliva
ton and Faith. The discourses are not
written in controversial spirit; but aim to
present Scriptural teaching on these and
other important subjects. Those who
would understand the Universalist faith
are recommended to purchase the vol
ume. 1t is missionary work of great
excellence, and will secure favor with all
candid readers. Address orders to Uni
versalist Publishing House, Western
Branch, Chicago.
PHILOSOPHY OF UNIVERSALISM
or Reasons for Our Faith. By Rev.
/. d. Williamson, ID. d. 12mo. Paper
covers So pages. 25 cents
A compact and logical little work de-
voted to the following subjects: The Uni
versalism of Reason, Nature, Experience,
Unity and Sympathy, Cause and Effect,
and the Universalism of the Old and the
New Testaments, with closing chapter
on the Utility of Unisersalism. DIR. Will
iamson's thought and pen were at home
among such themes as these, and some
of his strongest writing is contained in
this work. Originally delivered as a
course of Sunday evening lectures, the
chapters, as they now appear, have all the
directness of pulpit addresses with the
completeness and finish of more labored
productions Address orders to Univers-
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Chicago.
WALKS ABOUT ZION. Ten Lectures.
By Rev. /. M. Atwood. ID. d. l6mo.
1877 pages. 80 cents.
1t is a series of familiar and popular
essays on the origins. histories, policies,
creeds and deeds of the more prominent
Christian denominations. They were
written with the good intent of giving a
fair and trustworthy account of matters
about which everybody knows something,
but with respect to which very few are
well informed. In cheap, neat, handy
volume, and in easy, popular style, many
practical questions are answered, much
information is given, and no small amount
OF wholesome truth is conveyed. Ad-
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