entirely beyond our judgment in a scientific point of view. But a few chapters have proved remarkably pleasant reading, on classes of words in our language. The origin of a great number of words is given, and careful investigation into the several parts of speech points out a method of study on a historic basis. Good indices complete the volume.

Everything pertaining to Him of whom the prophets spoke, and who came, in the fulness of time, to atone for a sinful race, is of deep interest. The time and locality of His birth, His favorite resorts, the places where He met His friends and enemies, where He taught and slept and prayed, have attractions to the true believer found in no other localities under the heavens. Dr. March pictures1 the scenery, and sets forth the events of our Lord's history in His relations to Bethlehem, Nazareth, Capernaum, Bethesda, Tabor, Jericho, Bethany, and Jerusalem, in language so fitting, and with illustrations s. apposite, that the reader is borne along without effort, and with profit and interest. The engravings are abundant and good, the printing and binding excellent. A valuable book.

Business or merely literary men seldom attempt theological or expository writing. It is quite refreshing to read the bold adventures of such authors when they do launch out upon the perturbed waters. This writer of the life of Jesus will find readers in abundance, whatever his theme. We confess to a deep interest in this his last book, so finely executed by his publishers. The author says: "Some years since, to acquire a more connected view of the life of Christ than can be gained by a separate reading of the four Evangelists, the writer made, for his private perusal, a monotessaron of the four Gospels, arranging them so as to relate the same event only once, but to include all the teachings, and all the historical circumstances in one narrative." A few notes are added, in the main, just and very helpful. His definition of a "miracle," and

1 Walks and Homes of Jesus. By the Rev. Daniel March, D. D. Philadelphia: Presbyterian Publication Committee, 1334 Chestnut Street. New York: A. D. F. Randolph, 770 Broadway. pp. 339. $2 50.

The Life of Jesus, according to his original Biographers. With Notes. By Edmund Kirke, author of "Among the Pines," "Patriot Boys and Prison Pictures," etc. Boston: Lee & Shepard. 1867. pp. 297. Price $1.50.

views of the "Temptation," are not those commonly received. But the text, as a connected narrative of the life and sayings of Jesus, has a wonderful charm about it, and cannot fail to be useful.

We are looking into and reading the last two volumes-II. and III.- of Prof. Schaff's History of the Christian Church,3 A. D., 311-600. We have not been favored with the History of the Apostolic Church, and the first volume of the History of the Christian Church, by the same author, A. D. 1-311, but if they answer to these we have in hand, as it is to be presumed they do, then the student of church history has in these four large, well-printed books, the most thorough, compact, best arranged, and readable Ecclesiastical History of the period named, that it has fallen to our lot to examine. The contents of the second volume are divided into chapters, as follows, viz., "Downfall of Heathenism and Victory of Christianity in the Roman Empire; The Literary Triumph of Christianity over Greek and Roman Heathenism; Alliance of Church and State, and its Influence on Public Morals and Religion; Monasticism; The Hierarchy and Polity of the Church; Church Discipline and Schisms; Public Worship and Religious Customs and Ceremonies;" and these chapters are subdivided into 101 sections. The third volume has a chapter on Christian Art; Theology; Development of the Ecumenical Orthodoxy; Church Fathers, and Theological Literature. This last chapter is divided into two parts: first, Greek Fathers; second, Latin Fathers. To each of the chapters, and to some of the sections, is prefixed a complete systematic list of authorities for their contents, and the index to the whole is full and satisfactory. In this elaborate and instructive work, the student and the general reader will find their wants met. The writer is master of "the situation," and adds to his varied knowledge a lively imagination, a high sense of his great theme, and a sound judgment in determining just what to say and what not to say. We

commend this work to our readers as eminently worth their possession. High prices and small salaries seem to put it beyond the reach of many who need it most. We are

3 History of the Christian Church. By Philip Schaff, D. D. Vols. II. and III. From Constantine the Great to Gregory the Great, A. D. 311 - 600. New York: Charles Scribner & Co., No. 651 Broadway. 1867. pp. 1037. $3.75 a volume.

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CONSOLIDATION, or union between affiliated efforts and objects, is engrossing the attention of not a few thoughtful men. A letter before us, this day received, but reiterates what often falls upon our ears, or meets our eyes. The writer says: "It is beginning to look to some of us away from the great centers of publication and benevolent organizations, as if there were quite as many irons in the fire as can be well handled; and I think the day is not very distant when there will be a cry for consolidation, which will make itself heard. It is a close race with us for the necessaries of life, and we are therefore compelled many times to say nay, when we would lend a helping hand." It is a subject eminently deserving serious consideration.

ards, of Bridgeport. Installing Prayer by Rev. Hiram P. Arms, D. D., of Norwich.

Dec. 27. Rev. GEORGE A. RAWSON, over the Ch. in Batavia, Ill. Sermon by Rev. Edward Ebbs, of Aurora.

"31. Mr. JOHN T. WILLS, to the work of the Ministry in San Francisco, Cal. Sermon by Rev. George Mooar, of Oakland. Ordaining Prayer by Rev. James H. Warren, of San Francisco.

Jan. 2, 1867. Rev. RUFUS CASE, over the Ch. in Jaffrey, N. H. Sermon by Rev. George Dustan, of Peterboro'. Installing Prayer by Rev. Cyrus W. Allen, of East Jaffrey.

"Freedmans' Ch.,

Feb. 6. In SPRINGFIELD, Ill., 77 members.
In WEST NEWBURY, Vt., 25 members.
In NO. BLANDFORD, Ms., 10 members.
In SAUK CENTER, Minn., 17 members.
In CAMBRIDGE, O., 22 members.
Mar. 7. In GILBERTVILLE, Ms., 38 members
66 14. In TALCOTTVILLE, Ct., 74 members.

MINISTERS ORDAINED, OR INSTALLED.

Oct. 10, 1866. Rev. EDWIN E. WEBBER, to the work of the Ministry in Glasgow, Iowa. Sermon and Ordaining Prayer by Rev. John M. Williams, of Fairfield.

Nov. 7. Prof. W. M. BROOKS, to the work of the Ministry in Tabor, Io. Sermon by Rev. James B. Chase, of Council Bluffs. Ordaining Prayer by Rev. Oramel W. Cooley, of Glenwood.

Dec. Rev. TYLER THACHER, over the Ch. in Cache Creek, Cal. Sermon and Installing Prayer by Rev. Israel E. Dwinell, of Sacramento.

18. Mr. ELIHU C. BARNARD, over the Ch. in Jefferson, Ill. Sermon by Rev. Samuel C. Bart lett, D. D., of Chicago Seminary.

19. Rev. CHARLES VAN NORDEN, over the Ch. in New Orleans, La. Sermon by Rev. Edward N. Kirk, D. D., of Boston, Ms. Installing Prayer by Rev. William T. Eustis, of New Haven, Ct.

"L 20. Rev. J. E. TWICHELL, over the Ch. in Mansfield, O. Sermon by Rev. Henry D. Moore, of Pittsburg, Pa.

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Rev. CHAUNCY D. HELMER, over the Union Park Ch. in Chicago, Ill. Sermon by Rev. John P. Gulliver, of Chicago. Installing Prayer by Rev. Joseph Haven, D. D., of Chicago Seminary. "26.

Rev. FREDERICK ALVORD, over the Ch. in Darien Depot, Ct. Sermon by Rev. Thomas S. Childs, D. D., of Norwalk.

"26. Rev. JOHN PARSONS, over the 1st Ch. in York, Me. Sermon and Installing Prayer by Rev. George M. Adams, of Portsmouth, N. H.

"27. Rev. WILLIAM B. CLARKE, over the Ch. in Litchfield, Ct. Sermon by Rev. George Rich

2. Rev. R. B. STRATTON, over the Old South
Ch. in Worcester, Ms. Sermon by Rev. Ray
Palmer, D. D., of New York. Installing Prayer
by Rev. William Phipps, of Paxton.

2. Mr. GEORGE R. MERRILL, over the Ch. in
Henrietta, N. Y. Sermon by Rev. William S.
Tyler, D. D., of Amherst College. Ordaining
Prayer by Rev. Jeremiah Butler, of Fairport.

2. Rev. P. MASON BARTLETT, over the Ch. in
Windsor Locks, Ct. Sermon by Rev. George H.
Gould, of Hartford. Installing Prayer by Rev.
Robert G. Vermilye, of Hartford Seminary.

"2. Rev. JOHN H. MORLEY, to the work of the Ministry in Magnolia, Io. Sermon by Rev. Reuben Gaylord, of Omaha City, Neb. Installing Prayer by Rev. John Todd, of Tabor.

"2. Rev. MATTHEW A. GATES, over the Ch. in Peru, Vt. Sermon by Rev. Robert S. Cushman, of Manchester.

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Rev. FRANK HALEY, over the Ch. in Con cord, Ms. Sermon by Rev. Jacob M. Manning, of Boston. Installing Prayer by Rev. George N. Anthony, of Mariboro'.

SWITZER, over Sermon by Rev. Installing Prayer

10. Rev. CHRISTOPHER J.
the Ch. in Provincetown, Ms.
Joseph B. Clark, of Yarmouth.
by Rev. Edward W. Noble, of Truro.

10. Rev. DANIEL S. GREGORY, over the 3d
Ch. in New Haven, Ct. Sermon by Rev. William
B. Sprague, D. D., of Albany. Installing Prayer
by Rev. Leonard Bacon, D. D., of New Haven.

17. Rev. EDWARD O. BARTLETT, over the Ch. in South Deerfield, Ms. Sermon by Rev. James L. Corning, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Installing Prayer by Rev. Robert Crawford, D. D., of Deerfield.

"17. Rev. WILDER SMITH, over the Hanover st. Ch. in Milwaukee, Wis. Sermon by Rev. John P. Gulliver, of Chicago, Ill. Installing Prayer by Rev. Wm. De Loss Love, of Milwaukee.

"23. Rev. P. H. HOLLISTER, over the Ch. in Kenosha, Wis. Sermon by Rev. Wilder Smith, of Milwaukee. Installing Prayer by Rev. John Keep, of Bristol.

by Rev. Asa D. Smith, D. D., of Dartmouth College. Installing Prayer by Rev. James H. Merrill, of Andover, Ms.

Jan. 24. Rev. ALEXANDER MCKENZIE, over the 1st Ch. in Cambridge, Ms. Sermon by Rev. Edwards A. Park, D. D., of Andover Seminary. Installing Prayer by Rev. Daniel R. Cady, of West Cambridge.

"31. Rev. SAMUEL G. WRIGHT, over the Ch. in Dover. Ill.

Feb. 5. Mr. A. D. ROE, to the work of the Ministry in Afton, Minn.

"6. Rev. S. WILLARD SEGUR, over the Ch. in Tallmadge, O. Sermon by Rev. Henry M. Storrs, D. D., of Cincinnati. Installing Prayer by Rev. John C. Hart, of Kent.

"6. Rev. JAMES R. BOURNE, over the Ch. in Lunenburg, Vt. Sermon by Rev. Ephraim C. Cummings, of St. Johnsbury. Installing Prayer by Rev. James Laird, of Guildhall.

"20. Rev. A. P. ATWOOD, over the Union Evang. Ch. in No. Blandford, Ms. Sermon by Rev. Henry M. Parsons, of Springfield. Installing Prayer by Rev. Theodore A. Leste, of Blandford. "20. Rev. ALEXANDER HALL, over the Ch. in Collinsville, Ct. Sermon by Rev. Nathaniel J. Burton, of Hartford. Installing Prayer by Rev. Henry B. Smith, of Burlington.

"20. Rev. OLIVER BROWN, over the Ch. in Fox
Lake, Wis. Sermon by Rev. John Allison, of
Milwaukee. Installing Prayer by Rev. Charles
Boynton, of Watertown.

66 21. Mr. SAMUEL E. LOWRY, over the North
Evan. Ch. in Newton, Ms. Sermon by Rev. Henry
J. Patrick, of W. Newton. Ordaining Prayer by
Rev. Josiah W. Turner, of Waverley.

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Rev. JAMES G. CORDELL, over the Ch. in Schenectady, N. Y. Sermon by Rev. David Dyer, of Albany. Installing Prayer by Rev. Thomas R. Rawson, of Albany.

"27. Mr. JAMES E. HALL, over the Ch. in Saundersville, Ms. Sermon by Rev. Merrill Richardson, of Worcester. Ordaining Prayer by Rev. Lewis F. Clark, of Whitinsville.

"28. Rev. CYRUS PICKETT, over the Ch. in Enfield, Ct. Sermon by Rev. Leonard Bacon, D. D., of New Haven. Installing Prayer by Rev. David H. Thayer, of East Windsor.

Mar. 6. Mr. JOHN H. MANNING, over the Ch. iu Brookline, N. H. Sermon by Rev. Charles Smith, of Andover, Ms. Ordaining Prayer by Rev. Josiah G. Davis,. D. D., of Amherst.

Jan. 16. Rev. EUGENE H. TITUS, from the Dane St. Ch. in Beverly, Ms.

"16. Rev. CHARLES C. PARKER, from the Ch. in Waterbury, Vt.

66 28. Rev. GEORGE P. TYLER, D. D., from the Ch. in Brattleboro, Vt.

"29. Rev. JOHN A. SEYMOUR, from the Ch. in Enfield, Ms.

Feb. 5. Rev. SAMUEL R. HALL, from the Ch. in Brownington, Vt.

"12. Rev. JOHN K. YOUNG, D. D., from the Ch. in Laconia, N. H.

"12. Rev. JOHN TATLOCK, from the Ch. in No. Adams, Ms.

"12. Rev. GEORGE WILLIAMS, from the Ch. in Temple, N. H.

25. Rev. JOHN R. BARNES, from the Ch. in Central Village, Ct.

"26. Rev. HENRY M. HOLLIDAY, from the 1st Ch. in St. Johnsbury, Vt.

"26. Rev. ALGERNON M. GOODENOUGH, from the Ch. in Mystic Bridge, Ct.

"27. Rev. ALPHEUS J. PIKE, from the Ch. in Marlborough, Ct.

Mar. 5. Rev. JOHN H. BISBEE, from the Ch. in Worthington, Ms.

6. Rev. E. IRVIN CARPENTER, from the Ch. in Barre, Vt.

"11. Rev. JOHN F. NORTON, from the Ch. in Athol, Ms.