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COMPLETE WORKS OF MR. RICHARD HOOKER;

WITH AN ACCOUNT OF HIS LIFE AND DEALH

BY ISAAC WALTON.

ARRANGED BY THE REV. JOHN KEBLE, M. A.

In two elegant octavo volumes.-Price $4 00.

CONTENTS.

The Editor's Preface comprises a general survey of the former edition of Hooker's Works with Historical Illustrations of the period. After which, follows the Life of Hooker, by Isaac Walton. Those articles occupy nearly two-fifths of the first volume of the English edition. His chief work succeeds, on the "Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity " It commences with a lengthened Preface designed as an Address "to them who seek the Reformation of the Laws and Orders Ecclesiastical of the Church of England.”

The discussion is divided into eight books, which include an investigation of the topics thus stated.

1. Laws and their several kinds in general.

2. The use of the divine law contained in Scripture; whether that be the only law which ought to serve for our direction in ali things without exception; or whether Scripture is the only rule of all things, which, in this life, may be done by men.

3. Laws concerning Ecclesiastical Polity, whether the form thereof be in Scripture so set down that no addition or change is lawful: or whether, in Scripture, there must be of necessity contained a form of church polity, the laws whereof may in no wise be altered. 4. General exceptions taken against the laws of our polity, as being popish, and banished out of certain reformed churches; or the assertion, that our form of church polity is cor rupted with popish orders, rites, and ceremonies, banished out of certain reformed churches, whose example therein we ought to have followed.

5. The fifth book occupies two-fifths of the whole work, subdivided into eighty-one chapters, including all the principal topics which, in the sixteenth century, were the subjects of polemical disputation between the members of the Established Church of England and the Puritans. The character and extent of the research can accurately be understood from this general delineation. Our laws that concern the public religious duties of the church, and the manner of bestowing that Order, which enableth men, in sundry degrees and callings, to execute the same; or the assertion that touching the several duties of the Christian religion, there is among us much superstition retained in them; and concerning persons who, for performance of those duties, are endued with the power of ecclesiastical order, and laws and proceedings according thereunto, are many ways herein also corrupt.

6. The Power of Jurisdiction, which the Reformed platform claimeth unto lay-elders, with others; or the assertion, that our laws are corrupt and repugnant to the laws of God, in matters belonging to the power of ecclesiastica, jurisdiction, in that we have not, throughout all churches, certain lay-elders established for the exercise of that power.

7. The Power of Jurisdiction, and the honour which is annexed thereunto in Bishops, or the assertion, that there ought not to be in the Church, Bishops endued with such authority and honour as ours are.

8. The power of ecclesiastical dominion. or supreme authority, which with us, the highest governor or prince hath, as well in regard of domestical jurisdiction, as of that other foreignly claimed by the Bishop of Rome; or the assertion, that to no civil prince o governor there may be given such power of ecclesiastical dominion, as by the laws of the land beongeth unto the supreme regent thereof.

After those eight Books of "The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity," follow two Sermons, The certainty and perpetuity of Faith in the elect; especially of the Prophet Habakkuk's faith ;" and "Justification, Works, and how the foundation of faith is overthrown."

Next are introduced-" A supplication made to the Council by Master Walter Tra vers," and "Mi. Hooker's answer to the supplication that Mr. Travers made to the council. Then follow two sermons-" On the nature of pride,”—and a "Remedy against sorrow and fear."

Two Sermons on part of the epistle of the Apostle Jude, are next inserted-with a prefatory dedication, by Henry Jackson.

The last article in the works of Mr. Hooker is, a Sermon on Prayer.

To render the work more valuable and adapted for reference and utility to the Student, & very copious Topical Index is added.

The English edition in three volumes sells at $10 00. The American is an exact reprint at less than half the price.

From Lowndes' British Librarian and Book-Collector's Guide.

"Keble's preface, like Walton's life, should precede every subsequent edition. "Hooker is universally distinguished for long drawn melody and mellifluence of lan guage, and his works must find a place in every well chosen clerical library" 2****

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BRADLEY'S SERMONS;

FOR EVERY SUNDAY AND PRINCIPAL HOLY-DAY IN THE YEAR.

The Sermons of this Divine are much admired for their plain, yet chaste and elegant style; they will be found admirably adapted for family reading and preaching, where no pastor is located. Recommendations might be given, if space would admit, from several of our Bishops and Clergy-also from Ministers of various denominations.

The following are a few of the English critical opinions of their merit :

"Bradley's Discourses are judicious and practical, scriptural and devout."—Lowndes” British Librarian.

"Very able and judicious."--Rev. E. Bickersteth.

"Bradley's style is sententious, pithy, and colloquial. He is simple without being quaint; and he almost holds conversation with his hearers, without descending from the dignity of the sacred chair."--Eclectic Review.

"We earnestly desire that every pulpit in the kingdom may ever be the vehicle of discourses as judicious and practical, as scriptural and devout, as these."-Christian Observer

In the Ways of the Gospel and the Church, in a series of Discourses delivered at St. James's Church, Goshen, New-York. By Rev. J. A. Spencer, A.M., late Rector. One elegant vol. 12mo. $1.

This is the first volume of Sermons by an American Divine which has appeared for some years. Their style is characterized by clearness, directness, and force-and they combine, in a happy degree, solid good sense and animation. The great truths of the gospel are presented in a familiar and plain manner, as the church catholic has always held them, and as they are held by the reformed branches in England and America.

The Introduction contains a brief view of the origin, use, and advantages of the various festivals and fasts of the Church; and to the Sermons are appended notes from the writings of Hooker, Barrow, Taylor, Pearson, Chillingworth, Leslie, Horsley, Hobart, and other standard divines, illustrating and enforcing the doctrines contained in them. The book is well adapted to the present distracted state of the public mind, to lead the honest inquirer to a full knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus, and to give a correct view of the position occupied by the Church.

HOOK'S CROSS OF CHRIST.

The Cross of Christ; or, Meditations on the Death and Passion of our Blessed Lord and Saviour. By Walter Farquhar Hook, D.D., Vicar of Leeds. 50 cts.

One volume, 12mo.

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ARNOLD'S RUGBY SCHOOL SERMONS.

Sermons Preached in the Chapel of Rugby School; with an Address before Confirmation. By Thomas Arnold, D.D., Author of "The History of Rome," &c. One volume, 12mo. 50 cts.

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THE UNITY OF THE CHURCH.

By Rev. Henry Edward Manning, M. A., Archdeacon of Chichester. Com plete in one elegant volume, 16mo. Price 75 cts.

CONTENTS

PART I. THE HISTORY AND EXPOSITION OF THE DOCTRINE OF CATHOLIC UNIT), Chap. 1. The Antiquity of the Article, "I believe in the Holy Church." 2. The Interpres. tion of the Article, "The Holy Church," as taught by uninspired writers. 3. The Unity of the Church as taught in Holy Scripture. 4. The Form and Matter of Unity. Conclusion to the first part.

PART II. THE MORAL DESIGN OF CATHOLIC UNITY. Chap. 1. The Moral Design of the Church, as shown by Holy Scripture. 2. The Unity of the Church a means to restore the true Knowledge of God. 3. The Unity of the Church a means to restore Man to the Image of God. 4. The Unity of the Church a Probation of the Faith and will of Man. Conclusion to the second part.

PART III. THE DOCTRINE OF CATHOLIC UNITY APPLIED TO THE ACTUAL STATE OL CHRISTENDOM. Chap. 1. The Unity of the Church the only revealed way of Salvation. 2. The Loss of Objective Unity. 3. The Loss of Subjective Unity. General Conclusion.

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THE MYSTERY OF GODLINESS.

By Samuel L. Southard, A. M., Rector of Calvary Church, New-York. One volume, 8vo. 75 cts.

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AN ESSAY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHRISTIAN

DOCTRINE.

By John Henry Newman. One volume, 8vo.

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BP. JEREMY TAYLOR'S

HOLY LIVING AND DYING,
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TO WHICH IS PREFIXED A MEMOIR OF THE AUTHOR.

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"This is one of the most practical and useful treatises to be found in that Shakspeare of divines, Jeremy Taylor. To one already acquainted with the way of salvation by faith in Christ, and who maintains a daily communion with God in the continued exercise of tha faith, these rules and advices will be found of the highest practical value and importance."

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BISHOP JEREMY TAYLOR ON EPISCOPACY.

The Sacred Order and Offices of Episcopacy asserted and maintained, to which is added, Clerus Domini a Discourse on the Office Ministerial; by the Right Rev. Bishop Jeremy Taylor, D. D. One elegant volume, 16mo.

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The reprint in a portable form of this Eminent Divine's masterly Defence of Episco pacy cannot fail of being welcomed by every Churchman.

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"The publishers have presented this jewel in a fitting casket."--N. Y. American, Feb. 17, 1844.

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THE GOLDEN GROVE:

A choice Manual, containing what is to be believed, practised, and desired, or prayed for; the prayers being fitted for the several days of the week. To which is added, a Guide for the Penitent, or a Mode! drawn ap for the help of devout souls wounded with sin. Also, Festival Hymns, &c. By the Right Rev. Bishop Jeremy Taylor. One vol. 16mo. $0 50.

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SACRA PRIVATA.

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