N. H., March 4, 1867; and Rev. Wm. Salter's, at the funeral of Rev. Benjamin A. Spaulding, Ottumwa, Iowa,1 April 2, 1867,—both of course appropriate and valuable. The former adds also Mr. Tenney's Sermon on the twenty-fifth Anniversary of his Installation, March 28, 1858.

A pamphlet of twenty-one closely printed pages lies before us, filled with the facts which make up the history of one of our largest States for the period of thirty years. We instinctively honor the man who will undertake and patiently perform a work for which posterity will thank him. Nobody will ever reward him. Our old academical associate and friend knows what is needed, and as well knows how to meet the necessity without stopping to count the cost, or asking who will foot the bills. He must have the materials for a much more extended work. We look for the day when this kind of labor will be appreciated.

Perhaps we are in danger of overestimating the biographical, statistical, and real production, or working histories of our churches. But we think not. And it is difticult, impossible, for us to see how so many otherwise intelligent clergymen and laymen can consent to be so ignorant of the leaders and laborers of that branch of the Christian

of deep interest. The sketches of one hun dred and thirty-five deceased Presbyterian ministers alone, are worth the price of his volume. Then the general operations of the different branches of the church are full and instructive. The subject of manses is ably discussed; list of Presbyterian authors; histories of churches; engravings of manses and places of worship; portraits of ministers, &c., &c., make up this well filled volume of 495 pages, and are offered at the very low price of $3.00. We do not see how any of the 10,000 for whom it is prepared can afford to do without it.

The "Bampton Lectures" have already acquired a high reputation. The recent course delivered by Mr. Bernard upon “the Progress of Doctrine in the New Testament,” just published, can scarcely be surpassed in either interest or value to the biblical student by any that has preceded it. The style of the author, so elevated yet so simple, so perspicuous yet so scholarly, is a fine model. The work is divided into eight lectures: one on "the New Testament" as a whole; two on "the Gospels "; two on the Acts of the Apostles; two on the "Epistles," and one on "the Apocalypse." An Appendix of twenty-eight pages consists of critical notes and explanations. We most heartily commend this able, discriminating, eminently

their location and of their success, of their life or of their death. It is certain that such do not realize how small an outlay would give them so many facts of such inestimable value.

Joseph M. Wilson, Esq., of Philadelphia, does not mean to leave the Presbyterian branches of the Christian household without the means of knowing, well, about all that is to be known of that great body of Christ's followers. The eighth volume of his Almanac before us is laden with items

A Sermon preached on the twenty-fifth Anniversary of his Installation, March 28, 1858, by Rev. Asa P. Tenney, A. M., Pastor of the Congregational Church in West Concord, N. H. Concord: 1867. 8vo. pp. 20, 12. 1 A Sermon preached at the funeral of Rev. Benjamin A. Spaulding, Ottumwa, Iowa, April 2, 1867, by Rev. Wm. Salter, Pastor of the Congregational Church in Burlington, Io. 8vo. pp. 8.

2 Wisconsin as it was and as it is. 1836 compared with 1866. Its material, educational, and religious history. By Rev. S. A. Dwinnell. Milwaukee: 1867. [From Wisconsin Puritan.]

3 The Presbyterian Almanac and Annual Remembrancer of the Church, for 1866, by Joseph M. Wilson.

all our readers. The skepticism of the age demands its wide circulation.

In twenty chapters, making a book of 437 pages, Dr. Ide has given the public twenty Bible Pictures." He says, each chapter is treated as complete in itself, and is intended to be a picturesque reproduction of the Scriptural scene or incident to which it relates." Some of the topics selected are as follows, and may suggest the outlines of the " pictures" drawn from them. "The

Vol. VIII. Philadelphia: Joseph M. Wilson, No. 111 South Tenth Street, below Chestnut Street. 1866.

4 The Progress of Doctrine in the New Testament considered in Eight Lectures delivered before the University of Oxford on the Bampton Foundation, by Thomas Dehany Bernard, м. A., of Exeter College, and Rector of Walcot. From the Second London Edition, with Improvements. Boston: Gould & Lincoln, 59 Washington Street. New York: Sheldon & Co. Cincinnati: G. S. Blanchard & Co. pp. 258. Price $1.50.

5 Bible Pictures; or Life-sketches of Life-Truths. By George B. Ide, D. D., Author of Battle Echoes, &c. Boston: Gould & Lincoln, 59 Washington Street. New York: Sheldon & Co. Cincinnati: G. S. Blanchard & Co. 1867. pp. 437.

Home of the Soul;""The Year Sabbath;" "The Two Builders;" "The Thief on the Cross;" "The Victorious Rider;" "Deep Fishing; " "Vain Questions," &c., &c. The class is not small nor unimportant to whom this method of presenting truth is attractive, and to whom this book would be useful. The style of the author is not according to our taste. He is not a Bunyan. He is no dramatist. Simple, plain English is a more fitting garb. The book, however, contains much invaluable truth, often made very plain. The publishers, as usual, have done their part with most commendable skill.

The "Woman Question" is up, and

issues are monthly, in numbers of 112 pages each, and will probably make 30 numbers in all, -75 cents a number. The illustrations, which are abundant, are finely executed; the printing is after the Cambridge (Riverside) best style, which is saying enough. Part V. is just received. We cannot too highly commend this work to all our readers. Ministers and Sabbath school teachers, and intelligent Christians ought to secure it; and taking the numbers as they are issued, payments can be easily made. The distinguished scholarship employed in preparing the original work is a guarantee in advance of its general accuracy. The revision and critical notes of Messrs. Hacket and Abbot

given it serious and thoughtful attention.1 Her Lectures and publications have already introduced her to those who are interested in her great theme. In the finely printed and attractive volume before us, she has brought together a great amount of useful information, and has used her materials with skill and discrimination. If occasionally she has drawn a little upon her imagination, or too ready credence, for her facts, much is to be pardoned to her great zeal and intense convictions of the importance of her subject. Her book will more than repay a thorough reading. The "lords of creation" need not throw it aside because its writer or its theme is-" "WOMAN." There is an evident intention of fairness and candor in stating the questions at issue, and we are glad they are discussed by one who has observed so widely, who feels so keenly, who writes so ably. We predict a large sale for this interesting

volume.

Dr. Smith's Bible Dictionary is confessedly a rich treasure of Biblical knowledge. We are glad to see that those eminently enterprising publishers, Messrs. Hurd & Houghton, are bringing out an American edition of this great work under the editorial supervision of the men who will command the confidence of Bible readers, second to few that could have been chosen. The

1 The College, the Market, and the Court; or Woman's Relation to Education, Labor, and Law. By Caroline H. Dall: Author of "Historical Sketches," "Sunshine," "The Life of Dr. Zakrzewska," &c. Boston: Lee & Shepard. 1867. pp. 498.

2 American Edition of Dr. William Smith's Dictionary of the Bible. Revised and edited by Prof. H. B. Hackett, D. D., with the co-operation of Mr. Ezra Abbot, A. M., Assistant Librarian of Harvard University. New York: Published by Hurd & Houghton. 1867.

"It contains only the best Hymns and Tunes, of a standard and popular character; no novelties; nothing superfluous.” So affirms "the subscriber" to the advertisement of this new candidate "for the service of song in the house of the Lord." From a hasty perusal we are not prepared to question the truth of this affirmation. The selection has been made with good taste and judgment, both as respects tunes and hymns. The arrangement or method of the latter we think admirable. The variety is large and well proportioned. The family, the Sabbath school, the social meeting, and the great congregation are well provided for. We should prefer the tunes with the hymus, instead of finding them together at the end of the book. This difficulty is remedied, in part, by having the tunes only on the right hand page. We are sorry not to see the authors' names with their own hymns, or somewhere. We think it a defect. We are glad to see the "adaptation of hymns to tunes." It will be very helpful to many who lack skill in that service. We advise churches in want of a new book, by all means to examine this.

A complete history of Congregationalism is a great desideratum. Its items for many centuries are so interwoven with other matters, and scattered over so large a surface; and these are stated under such bitter prejudices, that to find them at all is

3 The Church Hymn Book. New York: A. D. F. Randolph, 770 Broadway. Burlington, Io.: J. P. Brown. Chicago: Root & Cady. 1867. 710 Hymns and Chants. 157 Tunes. Price $1.25; $1.00 by the one hundred. For sale by Nichols & Noyes, and M. H. Sargent, Boston, and by the publishers.

a herculean task; and when found, to judge of their accuracy, and bring them to their place, is work "that is work." We scarcely know which most to admire, Mr. Punchard's patience in pursuing, or his skill in bringing out and arranging the materials for his invaluable history. We welcome this third volume. It commences where the second volume left the thrilling record, and traces and notes the memorable events to the establishment of the colony at Plymouth, 1626. We trust a fourth volume will bring the record down to our day, when what has so long been wanted will be secured, -a full, an accurate, a scholarly, an interesting history of the most remarkable denomination of Christians the world has ever contained.

Our churches utterly fail in duty and privilege, in failing to secure these admirably printed and well filled volumes.

Periodicals multiply. There may be room for all, but we think the number might be safely less. This now before us2 is intended to fill, what is supposed to be, an unoccupied niche. It is "conducted by an association of laymen." The Editors say "the Panoplist must be a messenger from the laity to the ministry of the churches." And still again, "we approach our pastors with all deference and respect." It insists on disowning the sympathizers with the institution of slavery as worthy of Christian fellowship; it condemns "card playing, the attendance at balls, theaters, operas, the passion for splendor," &c., &c., as unworthy the Christian profession. Its articles are written with fair ability and in good spirit. We see none of those most needed that could not find a place in some of our many older periodicals. The editors of this third" Panoplist" think otherwise. We wish them every success.

1 History of Congregationalism from about A. D. 250 to the present time. In continuation of the account of the origin and earliest history of this system of church polity contained in "A View of Congregationalism" by George Punchard. Second edition, rewritten and greatly enlarged. Vol. III. New York: Published by Hurd & Houghton, 469 Broome Street. 1867. 455 pp. Price $3.00.

2 The Panoplist, or the Christian's Armory. Published Monthly. $2.00 per annum in advance. Boston: C. C. P. Moody, 52 Washington Street.

Among the new or the old publications, none are more welcome to our household than the "Sabbath at Home." We expressed our doubt, on the examination of the January number, whether it would be sustained, in interest and ability, by the subsequent issues. Having seen the sixth, and finding each number spirited and spiritual, attractive and instructive, we give it our hearty indorsement. Both the junior and senior readers in our home-circle delightedly "con" every number. Its execution is faultless. We wish it an abundant support and long life.

A spicy, readable, valuable pamphlet of 120 pages is before us. Its editor is skilful and successful in gathering materials pertaining to the early settlement of the Western Reserve 3 especially; and we commend this work to all who have any interest in the Pioneer" life of the noble men and women who laid the foundations of our once far Western, now medium lands. It contains valuable history, and its value will increase as time rolls on. Let those now occupying the regions lying still beyond take the hint, and in like manner preserve the current and past facts of their history for the benefit of succeeding generations.

The American Tract Society, 28 Cornhill, Boston, have issued the following valuable and instructive books:

A Sister's Story, 298 pp.

Glimpses of West Africa, by Rev. S. J. Whiton. 208 pp.

Following the Leader. 247 pp.

The Honorable Club, and other tales, by Lynde Palmer. 270 pp.

Friendly Words with Fellow Pilgrims, by James William Kimball, 262 pp.

Jonah the Prophet: Lessons on his Life, by Prof. Gaussen. 167 pp.

& The Sabbath at Home. An Illustrated Religious Magazine for the family. Published by the American Tract Society, 28 Cornhill, Boston. Monthly. Two dollars per year in advance.

4 Vol. VIII. June 1867. Price 50 cents. The Fire Lands Pioneer; published by the Fire Lands Historical Society, at their rooms in Whittlesey Building, Norwalk, Ohio.