New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-18
NEW RELIGIOUS BOOKS.

,,..,. n,ok entitled Uncle Sans Church. His
Coed Rible and Hymn Book" by John Bell Bou-
ton U.amson Wolfe Coz Will be acceptao'e "
many people just now. for 1t Is a fervid appear 10
American patriotism The author believes that
National patriotic cult ought to be established to
supply the place OF impossible state rehson' anu
to bring this about he would issue tracts teiins
stories OF American patriotism. good maps OF the
United States. and the patriotic songs OF the couh
try He also proposes that the 6sooo postomcee OF
the country be used for the active preparation Oh 'e
cult of patriotism. His ideas somewhat exuper-
ant but his contention that patriotism Is iunca'
mental virtue admits Of no dispute
Macmillan & Co. bring out an entertaining DOCK
of clerical "reminiscences entitled Dead Leaves ana
Living Seeds" by the Rev. Harry Jones' Prepen-
dairy of St. Pauls and Chaplain-in- Ordinary to the
Queen II gives a graphic picture OF the life Of an
Anglican clergyman in the city and country. and
contains many good stories illustrative OF English
life. The author appears to be typical Engisn
parson and possessed Of considerable sense OF
humor. which prevents him from taking himself al
all times with too much seriousness
Another book Of similar character. but OF a higher
literary grade. and much more interesting to Ameri-
cans Is "Reminiscences" by Bishop Thomas NJ
Clark Of Rhode Island (Thomas whittaker). which
gives charming pictures OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church In the earlier years OF the pres
ent century The Bishop has occupied place OF
commanding influence In the Episcopal Church for
many years. and in addition to his spiritual and in
tellectual qualifications for the office he holds he
meets fully the qualification laid down by st. Paul;
ne has the good report Of those outside the Church
The book contains many graphic stories and charac-
ter sketches and Is full OF light and sunshine.
"Monasticism Its Ideals and It's History" by
Adolf Harnack. D. D.. professor Of church history
in the University Of Berlin christian Literature
10 dvniv hla ipk akofCh Of
an institution which has played a large part In the
history OF Christianity. The translation. which is
made by the Rev. Charles r. Gmoert librarian Of
the Union Seminary, Of this city. Is smooth and
idomatic.
Balcher Brothers, Of Boston. the publishers OF
a large octave volume entitled THE Triumphs OF
the Cross" by E P. Tenney. with special chapters
by large number Of eminent Christian writer's.
The book is entirely popular In style and aims to
show the supremacy OF Christianity as an uplifting
moral force. Ii Is embellished by three hundred
and twenty-five illustrations taken from photographs
and works II art by famous masters. 1t contains
a great many interesting miscellaneous facts about
persons and places that will make II welcome In
homes when a large library is not TO be had.
Risen With Christ" by the Rev. Dr. A. j. Cor
don (Fleming H. Revell Company is a suggestive
address on the resurrection. Two other booklets
brought out by the same publishers are lone OF
the Sweet Old Chapters" by Rose Porter. and
where Kitty Found Her Sou.' by Mrs. j. H. Wal
worth. two we-told little religious stories for
girls.
THE Rev John Henry" by Percival r. Benson
a. 8. Barnes & Coz. is a religious story written
to emphasize the fact that there certain evils
and abuses in the modern social system The
author believes that the Church Is not doing as
much as 1t ought TO bring about better state Of
things.
While "A Scientific Demonstration Of the Future
Life" by Thomas Jay Hudson "a. c. McClurg
Coz, Is not exactly what its title declares 1t to
be- 1t is nevertheless. a suggestive and helpful
book The author Is a clear thinker. close reason
err and has read widely and to good purpose in the
lines OF thought covered by his thesis
In a little book entitled Mature and Deity"
| Chicago, Charles II. Kerr Coz. Frederick Mea-
kin gives carefully thought out study OF religion
as a quest for the ideal. Starting from the point
of view Of pure naturalism. he aims TO show that
religion Is the ideal expression Of what we call
natural law. and that. in fact. the moral law Is
a natural law. The theme is by no means original,
but the author develops In II an interesting way
| The same publishers bring out the second volume
| OF the Rev. DR.. John Milton Williamss Rational
| Theology" which discusses with great clearness
and vigor Of the features OF systematic theol-
| ogy. The author. who accepts the new school
or free-will system OF theology. sets out TO show
| that Calvinsm Is now In harmony with the teach
| ings Of the Bible As popular exposition OF the
subject discussed. the work will be found useful.
| Gay Brothers & Co., OF this city, bring out
handsomely illustrated book entitled Rays OF
| Light From All Lands" edited by ,he Rev. f. c.
Towne the Rev. DR.. A. ]. Garfield and George
| J. Hagar 1t gives in an interesting and popular
style history Of the Bibles and beliefs OF mankind
| and is, in its way. an encyclopedia OF religious
| knowledge.