and marked attention. The Author has rendered such service to his generation, as will embalm his memory in the breasts of not a few, though he will more rejoice in the blessings received. by them, than in their thanksgivings abounding to him. The solemnity of his appeals, and the pointed and truth-telling illustrations with which he has applied his counsels to the conscience and the heart, will exact a deep sense of fearful responsibility from every careful reader of his pages. The Christian parent or minister, the relative or friend, who can hear and disregard the warnings and injunctions of his energetic and evangelical remonstrance in behalf of perishing souls-flock or kindred-must have ears that cannot tingle, and a heart whose conscience is seared as with a hot iron. There are passages, brief and pathetic, which would do well to be read from the pulpit, or in the prayer-meeting. Let benevolent and wealthy Christians send numerous copies of this work into circulation; they will have the blessing promised to them who sow beside all waters."-Scottish Pilot, January 2, 1841.

"Mr. Ford is one of those startling writers who must expect to share occasionally the reproach of Micaiah. No man who believes the Bible can evade his awful plea on the subject of personal duty and responsibility."-Christian Lady's Magazine, November, 1841.

"It has been favourably received in Great Britain, where six editions (thousands) have been published in one year from its appearance."-Christian Intelligencer, (New York,) October, 1841. "The rapid sale of this work in England encourages the belief that it will be equally well received and prove equally useful on this side of the water."-Congregational Observer, (Hartford, Connecticut,) October, 1841.

"We are glad to see a fourth American edition of this excellent little book. It urges on Christians their obligation to save souls from death, with great earnestness and power, making eternal realities seem very near and very vivid. The Author must have felt, with unusual solemnity, the worth of the soul and the importance of immediate conversion to God. Let this book be extensively circulated among Christians of all classes, and be read with care:-the result will be auspicious to their own piety and comfort, as well as usefulness."-Christian Watchman, (New York,) April, 1842.

"There is no need of any recommendation from us for a book which has passed through eleven editions; yet do we recommend, and very strongly too, the present publication. The entire book is well written; and none, we should think, can rise from its perusal without feelings of humiliation for the past, and an earnest determination to put forth more effort for the conversion of men."-Independent Magazine, April, 1844.

"We have great joy in announcing the eleventh thousand of this thrilling book, and in informing our readers that Mr. Ford has considerably improved it."-Sunday-school Magazine, November, 1843.

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CHORAZIN;

OR, AN APPEAL TO THE CHILD OF MANY PRAYERS, ON QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE GREAT SAL

VATION.

By the same Author.

"We lately gave our warmest recommendation to 'DECAPOLIS.' This work is equally worthy of all praise. It contains most thrilling appeals to persons who have had religious privileges. For solemnity and power they are equal to any by Baxter and Alleine. We give it as a first-born wish of our heart that Mr. Ford may multiply his most useful productions.”—Sundayschool Magazine, August, 1841.

"This most important little volume is worthy of its Author; and what is far more, worthy of its subject."—Revivalist, August, 1841.

"Christian both in manner and matter; addressed as well to the understanding as to the conscience."-Wesleyan Methodist Magazine, October, 1841.

"An appeal to the children of believers, eminently adapted to awaken their attention, and lead them to an entire and early consecration to God. Its theology is, in our judgment, eminently sound."-Congregational Magazine, August, 1841.

"It was written, we are told, in compliance with the suggestion of a devoted minister of the Gospel. That suggestion, we cannot doubt, came from God. The day will declare this. To all Christian parents whose offspring furnish no scriptural evidence of even a begun transformation of heart and character, we can most cordially recommend this small treatise, as one of the most suitable tokens of solicitude, sympathy, and love, they can place in the hands of their children."-Christian Examiner, June, 1841.

"This little book will be welcomed as a valuable auxiliary by those parents who have offered many prayers on behalf of their children; but who have not as yet received the desired answer. And where such parents are already removed beyond the possibility of further efforts, it may be exceedingly beneficial in arousing the conscience, which has long slumbered, by awakening recollections of deepest and earliest interest. The volume is remarkable for the clear and pointed manner in which it exposes the guilt of every sinner who knows the Gospel, and yet believes not to the salvation of his soul."-Home Missionary Magazine, August, 1841.

These things, set forth in a remarkably nervous style, and in very small compass, we consider so highly valuable, that we cannot too earnestly commend the work."-Christian Lady's Magazine, September, 1841.

"This work will be deemed an inestimable treasure by the pious parent who may have offspring that are both responsible

and unconverted. And we would most earnestly urge those Christian parents who have to mourn over ungodly children, to present CHORAZIN,' accompanied by a parent's request that it might be, at least, attentively read. We should think it impossible for an attentive perusal to be unproductive of good effects." -Methodist New Connexion Magazine, October, 1841.

"A volume exactly adapted to the purpose. Christian parents should, with prayer for a blessing on it, present a copy to their children. It might also be useful in the sunday-school library." -Baptist Reporter, September, 1841.

"Whether hope predominates in the mind of a Christian parent, or fear, in reference to the object of his solicitude, he may place this small volume before him, with a certainty that it contains advice suited to his case."-Baptist Magazine, July, 1841.

"We thank the Author for giving us the opportunity of putting so valuable a work into the hands of those whose spiritual interests lie near our hearts; and we cordially recommend it to the perusal of all our young friends."-Wesleyan Methodist Association Magazine, July, 1841.

"It must be a source of satisfaction to pious parents whose sons are away from home, to be able to place so faithful, affectionate, and forcible a monitor in their hands. Mr. Ford's simplicity and brevity can scarcely fail to insure him a patient hearing from all but the profligate and desperate sinner."-Patriot, August 5, 1841.

"We cordially recommend the work to Christians of all denominations. It should be in the hands of every religious instructor of youth."-Kelso Chronicle, July 30, 1841.

"We feel as if we were listening to the soul-searching, soulstirring, soul-sifting addresses of the venerable Baxter. The Author, indeed, seems to have imbibed much of his spirit. We feel persuaded that the work cannot fail to be extensively useful. We sincerely hope that Christian ministers will recommend it in their respective circles, and that Christian parents will put it into the hand of every child capable of understanding its meaning, feeling its appeals, and appreciating its value."-Herts Reformer, September 4, 1841.

"There is a directness and a tenderness about the Author's appeals, which can scarcely fail to render them impressive. Our prayer is that CHORAZIN' may be as extensively useful as DECAPOLIS:' then will the writer's best hopes be realized."— Evangelical Magazine, August, 1841.

"Mr. Ford has succeeded in arresting the notice and securing the approbation of many thousand readers, for this as well as his other writings. The point and brevity of his remarks render his sentences like goads fastened in a sure place by the masters of assemblies."-Manchester Times. September 10, 1842.

"This volume will, we trust, by God's blessing, treasure up honour and reward for its Author, against that great day when 'the Lord shall write up the number of the people,' and rehearse the methods whereby he brought them to himself."-Evangelical Register, November, 1841.

Fourth Thousand, price 1s. 6d., cloth lettered.

DAMASCUS ;

OR, CONVERSION IN RELATION TO THE GRACE OF GOD AND THE AGENCY OF MAN: AN ESSAY.

By the same Author.

We

"This is the third of a series of Essays by Mr. Ford. heartily recommend them, especially to managers of religious libraries."-Baptist Reporter, November, 1842.

Impressive, as well as instructive; mingling with doctrinal exposition, practical exhortation."-Wesleyan Methodist Magazine, November, 1842.

"Eminently adapted to do good."-General Baptist Repository, December, 1842.

"To right views on the subject of the responsibility, and consequent free agency of man, as developed in this volume, we attribute, under the benediction of Heaven, much of that success which has been graciously vouchsafed to the labours of our friend, both by the pulpit and the press. There is, we think, a decided improvement in the present volume, over its successful predecessors. In the points to which we refer, DECAPOLIS' was good, 'CHORAZIN' was better, and, in our opinion, DAMASCUS' is best.' -Christian Examiner, October, 1842.

"A contemporary has rated Mr. Ford's three publications in the order of their appearance, as good, better, best. It may be so, but without attempting to decide their comparative merits, we willingly bear testimony to the fact that all three are excellent. In 'DAMASCUS' the subject of conversion is treated as a matter of doctrine, experience, evidence, and obligation; and the various points of the question are powerfully brought home to the reader, by the aid of examples which have occurred to the Author in his ministerial course. Referring to the descriptive title we cannot but remark, that a very difficult subject is handled in a manner practically satisfactory."-Patriot, November 10, 1842.

"Written in a nervous, pointed, spirit-stirring style; full of close personal appeal, of affectionate entreaty, and of pathetic interest in the conversion of sinners."-Scottish Congregational Magazine, December, 1842.

"This little volume is worthy of the Author's repute, high and honourable as is his position in the field of Christian literature. It is a book of startling thoughts and earnest appeals; but there is warrant for all its statements."-Evangelical Register, January,

1843.

"Were we able to express all that we felt, whilst perusing this little volume, our commendation of it might lie open to the charge of extravagance, and perhaps of insincerity. But we are sincere when we say that a work more calculated to rouse and convince the unconverted, has not come under our notice."-Methodist New Connexion Magazine, November, 1842.

"The style of the writer has lost none of its point and vivacity, its force and pungency. He does, indeed, write as one who has felt with intensity the worth of the soul, and the importance of immediate conversion to God."- Manchester Times, November 1, 1842.

"Another volume from the pen of the Author of 'DECAPOLIS' and 'CHORAZIN.' Yes, and we hail its publication with high satisfaction. Our esteemed friend has done essential service to the cause of Christian truth and holiness, by all this admirable series of essays, and by none more than by 'DAMASCUS.' We have no hesitation in avowing our belief that the prevalence of the views so ably and clearly expounded in this essay is essential to the revival and extension of evangelical religion in these lands; and cherishing this as our solemn and deliberate conviction, our readers cannot be surprised to find, that to all classes of them we most warmly recommend 'DAMASCUS.' Let them read it with attention and prayer, and do all in their power to extend its circulation."-Revivalist, November, 1843.

"It is just the book to put into the hand of an unconverted friend. Let this use be made of it. The incidents and narratives are affecting in the highest degree. We thank the able Author for this contribution to the literature of the church of Christ."-Sunday-school Magazine, November, 1842.

"The importance of this volume has induced us to extend our remarks and quotations. It is a work of very great value. Christians will do well to read it for their own profit, and to recommend it to others." Wesleyan Methodist Association Magazine, November, 1842.

"An excellent little work. Prevailing and popular delusions on the subject of regeneration are here clearly exposed; and we cordially commend this book as worthy of a wide circulation, which we have no doubt it will speedily obtain."-Congregational Magazine, December, 1842.

"A clear and telling exposition of the subject of conversion, illustrated with striking appeals and startling facts. We earnestly recommend it to our brethren in the ministry as an invaluable loan-book."-Preachers' Magazine, March, 1843.

"It will be found, we doubt not, in the great day, that small volumes, written in a pungent and evangelical strain, have been peculiarly owned by God in the conversion of souls. Men who have a talent of writing for the million, should recollect that it is a precious trust committed to them, which they are bound to use for the good of the present and coming generations. We have great faith in little books of the right kind. They are sure to be read, and they are given away in presents to hundreds, and even to thousands. We are glad to find that Mr. Ford continues to take delight in writing little books. His former works have been remarkably blessed; and we are disposed to augur still more favourably as to the reception of 'DAMASCUS.""— Evangelical Magazine, November, 1842.

"The important subject of conversion is here treated in the Author's best style, and exhibited in various instructive and in