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duties which can never be impressed upon it in a state of separation from the parent.

In the fourth Essay, the author proceeds to comment upon the effect of ancient literature upon the youthful character, upon the claims of classic literature to the chief place in education, and upon the state of grammar schools and the universities. We, for our part, cannot but think that Mr. A. rather depreciates the utility of deep classical acquirements; but we are inclined, at the same time, to the principles of the venerable founder of St. Paul's School, who would have christian authors also placed in the hands of boys. Selections might be made from the early christian poets and apologists, which would not altogether detract from the influence of Cicero upon the classical taste, and style of the "alumni" of our public schools.

No part of this work is written in a more truly christian spirit, and with a more elevated tone of feeling, than that which treats of the universities, from p. 157-171.

The fifth Essay is perhaps a little less condensed than it might have been; it is true, indeed, that the subjects it embraces would fill a volume, if they were amplified to the extent which they deserve. And from this very circumstance it is more difficult to give them all their due proportion in a smaller treatise, without any undue preference. The essay is headed, "Testimony derived from Ancient and Modern History, illustrative of the Power of Education."

Mr. A. very justly remarks that the cause of Protestantism and education are one; and in p. 110, touches upon the question, now so common amongst all who have the interests of religion at heart, whether it is possible, and if possible, probable, that the famous mother of ignorance will ever resume her sway over us, and mark us with her name of "Latin?" Mr. Antrobus asks, and well would it be if every member of the Protestant church put the question to himself, "Does it not behove the Protestant to be on his guard against a church of so temporising a spirit, armed with a power so unreasonable, and so fatally mischievous, and whose sole pledge of amity centres in bare professions?"

-P. 209.

In the sixth and concluding Essay, the author compares the respective advantages of private and public tuition, and this comparison is instituted with the same good sense and absence of prejudice that characterises the preceding pages of his volume.

Happy would it be for our land if those christian and truly patriotic and English principles which are to be found diffused throughout the whole of this book were more generally prized. The innovations of the falsely philosophical spirit are never more dangerous, than when they encroach upon the province of education.

LITERARY REPORT.

Plain Discourses, (adapted for Family Reading;) consisting of Lectures on the Catechism of the Church, and different Parts of the Book of Common Prayer; preached during the Seasons of Advent and Lent, in All Saints' Church, Newton Heath. By the Rev. WILLIAM HUTCHINSON, B.D., Incumbent. London: Hayward & Moore. Pp. iv. 344.

THE above volume consists of some lectures on the Church Catechism, and other parts of our excellent Liturgy; and is calculated to be of great service to those heads of families, who, by private instruction, every Sabbath endeavour to keep their households in the faith and fear of God, and to induce them to serve the Lord, by teaching them his ways.

A Voice from the Alps; or, a brief Account of the Evangelical Societies of Paris and Geneva; with a View of the present Prospects of Religion in Europe: contained in several Addresses. By M. MERLE D'AUBIGNE, Author of the History of the Reformation. Edited by the Rev. E. BICKERSTETH, Rector of Walton, Herts. Published for the benefit of the Societies. London Seeleys. Pp. 178.

A LITTLE Volume, containing most gratifying details of the revival of pure religion at Geneva, and in France. To promote and encourage which, Mr. Bickersteth, in the true spirit of christian charity, has introduced the work to the English public. That it is well done, the editor's name is sufficient; and we trust the public will show that they duly appreciate his labour of love, by promoting its circulation by every

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mend to our readers, as containing a very able and amusing exposure of the insidious queries which have lately been circulated through the Poor Law Commissioners, by Lord John Russell. It seems as if our Church were to be subjected to continual annoyance and insult by the present administration; but if a few more Clergymen would follow the example of the Clergyman of South Wilts, we cannot help thinking that a respite would be afforded her. At any rate the real character of the wolves in sheep's clothing would be exposed.

Romanism successfully opposed only on Catholic Principles. A Sermon. By WILLIAM DODSWORTH, M.A., Perpetual Curate of Christ Church, St. Pancras. London: Burns, and Rivingtons. Pp. 23.

A SOUND, practical sermon, published at the request of the congregation; in whose opinion, that it is calculated to be most extensively useful, we cordially agree.

The Example of Christ: a Course of Sermons, by the Rev. J. BICKERSTETH, M.A, Rector of Sapcote, Leicestershire, and Chaplain to the Right Hon. Lord Langdale. London Seeleys. Pp. viii. 123. Six discourses on the Saviour, as our everlasting example, proving, that not more in the fulness of his divine nature, and in the diffusiveness of his Spirit, which abides always with his church, than in the example of his most holy life-Christ is with us, and will be with those who shall come after us, till time shall end. Mr. Bickersteth has written so much, and so well, that our commendation can be of little value. an act of justice, however, we must say, that in no one of his works has he displayed sounder judgment, or a more correct estimate of what the man, who takes Christ for his example, ought to be.

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Is Baptismal Regeneration a Doctrine

of the Church of England? A VERY short, clear, and admirable little tract, proving the affirmative to

demonstration. We strongly recommend it to the Clergy for distribution. The writer tells us that he knows a Clergyman, who makes fifteen alterations in the Baptismal Service, to get rid of its doctrine,-three of them being rejections or alterations of Scripture! A pretty sort of Clergyman, verily! but the instance shows how deeply the doctrine is wrought into the service. We would suggest to the author that it might be desirable, for avoiding mistakes, to explain, in another edition, that regeneration, as understood by our Church, is not sanctification, but capability of sanctification; otherwise, his tract may mislead some to suppose that our Church believes all baptized persons must be saved; a folly which some are ignorant or stupid enough to charge her withal.

Conscience considered; chiefly in reference to Moral and Religious Obligation. By the Rev. JOHN KING, M.A., Incumbent of Christ's Church, Sulcoates, Hull. London: Seeleys. Pp. xx. 315.

IN the perusal of this volume, we were puzzled to discover why, where so much that was excellent and learned met us in every chapter, an indefinable feeling of dissatisfaction, an idea of inconclusiveness, marred much of the enjoyment and advantage we should otherwise have derived. The problem was, however, solved at the last page: Mr. King prefers Whewell and Sedgwick to Paley and Locke. We utterly differ in our estimate of these individuals; and hence the indefinable disinclination to coincide with the views of the writer. The book, however, deserves an attentive perusal, and possesses many striking passages.

A General Outline of the Animal Kingdom. By THOMAS RYMER JONES, F.L.S., Professor of Comparative Anatomy in King's College, London. Illustrated by numerous Engravings in Wood. Parts III. and IV. London: Van Voorst. THIS work fully keeps up the high character we have already given it;

and each succeeding number convinces us that no naturalist could have executed the task in a happier manner than Mr. Jones.

A History of British Reptiles. By THOMAS BELL, F.R.S. F.L.S, Professor of Zoology in King's College, London. Illustrated by a Wood-cut of each Species, with some of the Rarities, and numerous Vignettes. Part II. London: Van Voorst. Pp. 48.

WE have not seen the first number of this beautifully-executed work, but judging from the specimen before us, we should say that Mr. Bell's high reputation is likely to rise still higher, and Mr. Van Voorst's character, as a spirited, enterprizing, and correct publisher, to become, if possible, more firmly established.

The Quarantine Laws; their Abuses and Inconsistencies. A Letter, addressed to the Right Hon. Sir J. C. Hobhouse, Bart., M.P., President of the Board of Control, &c. &c. &c. By ARTHUR T. HOLROYD, Esq. London Simpkin & Co. Pp. 65. THE facility of intercouse with distant countries, which the introduction of steam has established, has, as might have been naturally expected, directed much attention to Egypt, Syria, and the Holy Land; every thing, therefore, calculated to remove obstacles that oppose themselves to the traveller, in those distant countries, is of great importance; and amongst these there are, perhaps, none more subject to abuse, or more annoying and inconsistent, than the existing Quarantine Laws. Sincerely, therefore, do we hope that Mr. Holroyd's able exposé of their absurdity and impracticability, for any good purpose, will have the effect of directing the attention of the government to the subject, with a view to their modification; in which case the author will, we feel assured, be rewarded by the thanks and approbation of every future wanderer to the East, for his praiseworthy exertions, in removing one of the greatest difficulties they have to encounter. We are most

happy to observe that Mr. Holroyd is preparing for publication his "Travels in Ethiopia and the Belled of Soodan," which cannot fail to be most attractive.

The Act for the Abridging of the holding of Benefices in Plurality, and for making better Provision for the Residence of the Clergy; with an Analysis of the Act, some practical Notes, and a Copious Index. By THOMAS HOLT, Secretary to the Lord Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol. London: Rivingtons. Gloucester: Bryant. Pp. xxiv. 182. THE Clergy are deeply indebted to Mr. Holt for this publication. The Analysis and Notes are most valuable, whilst the index reduces the various clauses to an accessible shape. Every Clergyman who would know his situation, under the recent change, should possess it.

Supplementary Pages to the Seventh Edition of an Introduction to the Critical Study and Knowledge of the Holy Scriptures. By THOMAS HARTWELL HORNE, B.D., of St. John's College, Cambridge, Rector of the United Parishes of St. Edmund the King and Martyr, and St. Nicholas Acons, Lombard-street, and Prebendary of St. Paul's. London: Cadell. Pp. 100.

THESE Supplementary pages complete Mr. Horne's Opus Maximum; which is, unquestionably, one of the most valuable publications of the age. All, indeed, that indefatigable industry, profound research, and unwearied zeal in the holy cause could effect, has been accomplished; and the author's name will descend to the latest posterity as one of the greatest benefactors to Biblical literature that the world has ever witnessed. In a word, the subject is now so completely exhausted, that unless the researches of travellers in Asia and Africa make fresh discoveries, connected with Holy Writ, nothing remains to be done by the future examiner, but to adopt Mr. Horne's admirable Introduction.

The Christian Treasury of Standard and Religious Works; being Productions of the most celebrated Divines and Moral Writers of the past and present Century, unabridged. Part I., BUNYAN's Pilgrim's Progress, with Five Engravings. London Grattan. Pp. 67.

BUNYAN'S Pilgrim's Progress, with five engravings, for ninepence!! We rejoice to see such works in demand, and hope the buyers of the work will be sufficiently numerous to induce the publisher to carry out his good undertaking for many years. Such books, published in such a style, must have great influence on the morals of a

nation.

Christian Literature:

1. The Rule and Exercise of Holy Living; containing the whole Duty of a Christian. By JEREMY TAYLOR, D.D., Bishop of Down and Connor, and Chaplain in Ordinary to King Charles I. Pp. vi. 122. 2. A Practical Treatise on Regeneration. By JOHN WITHERSPOON, D.D. Principal of Princeton College, New Jersey. Pp 68.

3. A Short and Easy Method with the Deists. By the late Rev. CHARLES LESLIE, M.A., with a Letter from the Author to a Deist, upon his Conversion, by reading his Book. Pp. 21. Edinburgh: Fraser and Crawford. London: Washbourne. Dublin Curry & Co.

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THE present rage for cheap books has inundated the market with a variety of trashy publications; or, to speak in the mildest terms, with publications calculated for ephemeral amusement rather than permanent good: therefore hail, with peculiar approbation, this series of "standard textbooks on christian faith and practice;" a work which, although published at a cheap and accessible rate, is got up in a style sufficient to please the most fastidious taste; whilst the selection, as far as the three numbers which we have seen may be taken as a specimen, is at once sound and judicious, and calculated to do extreme

service to the cause of religion and morality.

An Address, delivered at the Opening of the Church of England Metropolitan Commercial School, Rose Street, Soho Square, January 28, 1839. By the very Rev. GEORGE CHANDLER, D.C.L., Dean of Chichester, and Rector of All Souls', St. Marylebone. Published by desire of the Bishop of London and the Committee. London: Parker. Pp. 16.

THE attempts, both secret and open, which an unprincipled cabal, composed of the most heterogeneous characters, are daily making, to exclude religion from the education of the people, or at all events to substitute an amendment of God's own word, instead of the blessed BIBLE, has, we rejoice to say, aroused a spirit in the religious community, which promises the happiest results. "The Metropolitan Commercial School" may be called the first-fruits of this spirit; and Dr. Chandler's most powerful and apposite address will be read with feelings of gratitude by every Englishman. His enlightened and truly christian views on the subject are as follows::

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"Now the principle to which we must look to effect all this good, is religion. Nothing else will go fully to the point. Moral principles generally correct,- feeling of public spirit, a sense of the deference due to the usages of society,-a desire of rising in the world, and the unquestionable advantages of a fair reputation, these, and similar considerations, may, and often do, induce a decent, respectable conduct; they may, and often do, serve to guide and to regulate knowledge somewhat in the manner that we desire. Moreover, there is in knowledge itself a certain temper of calmness and serenity, that tends at times to check and to control its own waywardness. Still, we have no security against its irregularities except in religion,-the religion which God has vouchsafed to give to the world in the gospel of his Son Jesus Christ. Of this great dispensation of truth and mercy, one of

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