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how much it is wanted amongst us, and how much good it may do, we are happy in having this opportunity to recommend it most cordially." Christian Disciple.

Daily Devotions for a Family, with occasional Prayers. Second Edition. 12mo.

A Liturgy for the Use of the Church at King's Chapel in Boston; collected principally from the Book of Common Prayer. Fifth Edition; with Family Prayers and Services, and other Additions. By F. W. P. Greenwood, 12mo. Lives of the Twelve Apostles, to which is prefixed a Life of John the Baptist. By F. W. P. Greenwood. Second Edition. 16mo.

On the Formation of Christian Character, addressed to those who are seeking to lead a Religious Life. By Henry Ware, Jr., D. D. Twelfth Edition. 18mo.

The Life of the Saviour. By Henry Ware, Jr., Professor of Pulpit Eloquence and the Pastoral Care in Harvard University. pp. 284. Third Edition.

"If we can suppose any person to be a stranger to the Gospel historians, in a Christian land, we think Professor Ware's narrative with its illustrations would be to such a person a work of unequalled interest in biography, provided he possessed a common share of moral sensibility. To one somewhat acquainted with those histories, perused, as they usually are, under great disadvantages in our common version, in small, detached portions, and without any helps, this 'Life of the Saviour' affords assistance, in various ways, at once in a more popular and a more intelligible form than can elsewhere be found, so far as we know. This volume is intended particularly for the young; but it is a valuable aid to every reader of the Gospels; an aid to the understanding of them, and an aid to reflections upon their truths. It unites, in some good measure, the advantages of a paraphrase and a commentary, without the feebleness of the former, or the dryness of the latter." — American Monthly Review,

Causes and Evils of Contentions Unveiled, in Letters to Christians. By Noah Worcester, D. D. 1 vol. 12mo. Meditations for the Sick. By Jonathan Cole. 18mo. Counsels and Consolations: containing Meditations and Reflections on Sixty-two passages of Scripture, with particular reference to those in trouble and affliction; to which are added Four Sermons, suited to persons in distressing and mournful circumstances. By Jonathan Farr. Second Edition. Enlarged by several Prayers, and an Address to those who have been afflicted. 1 vol. 18mo.

Christian Disciple. 6 vols. 8vo.

The Christian Examiner and General Review. 25 vols. 8vo. Matins and Vespers; with Hymns and Occasional Devotional Pieces. By John Bowring. 18mo. 2d edition.

“There is in them a frequent display, or rather the presence without the display, of a tenderness and pathos, an elegant simplicity and devotional feeling, which win upon the heart, and sometimes touch it as with strains from unearthly worlds. There is no drama, no tale, no controversy in these poems; they are truly Matins and Vespers.' They charm by their modesty and sensibility, and by a deep veneration of, and an ardent expression of gratitude towards, our Almighty Creator, Preserver, and Benefactor. Many of the pictures in them of the love and compassion of God towards his creatures are truly beautiful and affecting." - Christian Observer, (London.)

A Catechism of Natural Theology. By I. Nichols, D. D., Pastor of the First Church in Portland. Third Edition,

with additions and improvements.

"Dr. Nichols has prefixed to his work the appropriate motto, 'Every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God;' and the work is a very happy illustration of its motto. It is devoted principally to an examination of the human frame, and it is shown that the conformation of its various parts, and their adaptation to the purposes which they are known to serve, could

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not have happened without the design of an intelligent Creator. It is better adapted to the comprehension of youth and common readers, than the more elaborate and extended treatises of Paley and others; and next to the Holy Scriptures, is one of the most interesting and useful fields of contemplation which could be spread out before them. We do not think that the religious community sufficiently appreciate the importance of such studies, or that they are aware of their beneficial tendency; and yet it was on contemplating his own frame, his substance that was curiously wrought, that the sweet psalmist of Israel' exclaimed, 'I will praise thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.' If any person can peruse this little book without feeling a kindred emotion, and forming a similar purpose, the fact would be an affecting proof of the alienation of the heart from its Maker. When it is remembered that Atheism is among the spreading errors of our land, we see an additional reason for directing our youth to such intellectual pursuits, as will furnish the best defences against this arch heresy; and such we regard the contents of the work under review. We are glad that a new edition of the work has been demanded, and that it makes its appearance in a style of execution so worthy of its matter." - Christian Mirror, Portland, Me.

Sermons to Children. By F. W. P. Greenwood, D. D., Minister of King's Chapel, Boston. 1 vol. 16mo.

"A work of this sort doubtless requires some peculiar gifts of the heart, as well as of intellect; and we wish, that when it is undertaken from the pulpit, it might be with any good measure of the felicity and skill with which Dr. Greenwood has in these beautiful sermons accomplished it. We have read them with great pleasure, and what is more to the purpose, since for such they were written, we have found little children who have read them with pleasure too. In the judicious selection of the topics, in the crystal clearness of the style, in the simplicity and beauty of the thoughts, and the tone of seriousness and unfeigned love pervading the whole, they furnish a model for such addresses to the pulpit. There are several passages with which, had we space, we would gladly adorn these pages. But we can only commend the volume to parents, that they may obtain it for their children, and to children, that they may read it for themselves, — engaging at the same time that they shall not find it 'hard reading.' — Monthly Miscellany.

Scripture Truths in Questions and Answers, for the use of Sunday Schools and Families. 18mo. pp. 75.

"The writer of this little manual has not attempted to do better where others have done well. Nor is this simply another Sunday School book - though that would be no objection. It is in fact a new Sunday School book. It enters a province which has heretofore been kept shut, at least in the schools of Liberal Christians; viz. the province of doctrine. *** With these views we welcome this book. Those, who think differently, will not value it so much. Yet it can offend none who are Unitarians. It is a plain Scriptural exhibition of the truths of Christianity as commonly held by this class of believers. Every question that is apt to arise concerning God, Christ, Faith, Ordinances, Prayer, Repentance, &c. &c., is answered by a passage of Scripture; and there are very few passages that do not contain fair answers and sufficient exposition for the young. The controverted and most difficult texts are more fully explained, yet with great simplicity, in notes, and also an Appendix. In the hands of well instructed and judicious teachers, no one, we think, would doubt the utility of such a manual. In families, to be used by parents, it is excellent. Indeed for general use we feel free to commend it. The plan and execution as a whole we like, and hope a fair trial will be given it."- Monthly Miscellany.

An Inquiry into the Foundation, Evidences, and Truths of Religion. By Henry Ware, D. D., late Hollis Professor of Divinity in Harvard College. 2 vols. 12mo.

Domestic Worship. By W. H. Furness, Pastor of the First Congregational Unitarian Church in Philadelphia. Second Edition. 12mo.

The Sunday School Teacher's Guide. By A. B. Muzzey. 18mo.

Ware's Sunday Library. 4 vols. 18mo.

Scenes and Characters, Illustrating Christian Truth. Edited by Rev. Henry Ware, Jr., D. D. 6 vols. 18mo.