kind has become absolutely necessary. It is intended that the present work shall last out at least the generation with which it is ushered into the world. Its literary character will probably be higher than that of any of its predecessors. It is stated that the executors of Prince Talleyrand's will intend to publish his memoirs autobiographical during the present year. The revelations of Napoleonic life and intrigue there to be made will be looked for with much interest. Among the ". 'announcements" of new books on the other side of the water, the most important are: Dr. Barth's Travels and Discoveries in Central Africa; Dr. Livingston's Missionary Researches in South Africawhich is creating immense excitement in England, and is now extensively "counterfeited" by literary sharks both here and there; another new volume of Poems, by Alexander Smith-who seems to blossom out into a new volume now about once a year; the fifteenth volume of Thiers's History of the Consulate and Emperor; a posthumous book, by Miss Bronte-which is looked for with much interest; and finally, the lectures of the late Sir Wm. Hamilton, to be edited by Rev. H. L. Mansell, of Oxford, and John Veitch. From a volume just published, "on the chronology of paper and paper-making," I gather the curious fact, that in 1855 the consumption of paper by the Times, of London, was nearly nine tuns a day; a quantity of paper which, the sheets being laid open, and piled upon each other, would rise to the hight of fifty feet; so that the supply for eight days would exactly equal the hight of St. Paul's Cathedral. Mr. I must bring my already too long letter to an end, and will close by mention of two volumes just published, by Messrs. Harper & Brothers, records of a tour through Egypt, Nubia, and the Holy Land, by Wm. Prime. Prime took care to see every thing on the way, and that with eyes on the watch for incident and character. His books-called significantly "Boat-Life in Egypt and Nubia," and "Tent-Life in the Holy Land "-are profusely illustrated, and will form valuable additions to the records of eastern travel. Items, Literary, Scientific, and Religions. distinctly heard after the hand had ceased to transmit. DISCOVERY IN THE BLOOD.-An English physician, Dr. | shocks produced, three signals of a signal stroke bell were B. W. Richardson, is reported by the Athenæum, to have demonstrated that the fluidity of the blood is caused by the presence of the volatile alkali, ammonia, which accounts for its coagulation on exposure. For this discovery, the Astley Cooper prize of $1,500 has been awarded. HAIR POWDER.-The consumption of hair powder by the soldiers of George II was enormous. It was calculated that inasmuch as the military force of England and the colonies was, including cavalry, infantry, militia, and fencibles, 250,000, and cach man used a pound of flour a week, the quantity consumed in this way was 6,500 tuns per annum, capable of sustaining 30,000 persons on bread, and producing 3,059,353 quartern loaves. ENTOMOLOGY.-Professor Agassiz says that more than a lifetime would be necessary to enumerate the various species of insects and describe their appearance. Meiger, a German, collected and described six hundred species of flies, which he collected in a district of ten miles circumference. There have been collected in Europe 20,000 species of insects preying on wheat. In Berlin two professors are engaged in collecting, observing, and describing insects and their habits, and already they have published five large volumes upon the insects which attack forest trees. SPEED OF ELECTRICITY.-Some early experiments on the velocity of electricity in high tension led to the assumption of an almost inconceivably high speed as that always natural to the electric fluid. The experiments lately made to test the feasibility of the Atlantic telegraph indicate about one thousand miles per second as the average velocity. It has also been proved that several waves of electricity may be traveling on the same wire at one time, a fact which will tend greatly to facilitate the rapid working of the great telegraph. In one case where the ends of one thousand and twenty miles of wire were brought near together, and a succession of THE VICTORIA BRIDGE.-This bridge, which crosses the St. Lawrence a short way above Montreal, will be one of the grand wonders of the wonders of the world. It was commenced in July, 1854, and is under contract to be completed in 1860. The total estimated cost was originally about $7,000,000; but recently the plans have been amended so as to reduce it to a little over $6,000,000. The extreme length of the bridge, including the abutment at each side, will be 7,000 feet, or rather more than a mile and a quarter. There will be twenty-six piers of solid masonry supporting the iron superstructure of the bridge. The center span will be three hundred and fifty feet, and the other spans each two hundred and fortytwo feet wide. The hight of the center of the bridge is to be sixty feet above the level of the water. The weight of iron in the tubes will be 8,000 tuns, and the contents of the masonry 30,000,000 cubic feet, when the whole structure is finished. AMERICAN AGRICULTURE.-The value of the annual harvests of the United States, in 1850, exceeded the enormous sum of $1,000,000,000. We had then 113,000,000 acres under cultivation, and 180,000,000 more were included within the limits of farms-making in all 293,000,000 acres. This falls short by only some 30,000,000 acres of the total amount of improved lands within the limits of the four great European realms-Britain, France, Austria, and Prussia-while in average fertility American soils must have a decided advantage. EDUCATION IN OHIO.-The total number of schoolhouses in the state is 8,144, the number of new ones built last year being 627. Number of teachers employed 17,813, of whom 9,449 are males, and 8,364 females. Number of white and colored youth in the state 826,680; number enrolled for the schools 561,315; number in average daily attendance, 322,643. GAS-LIGHTS. The first gas-lights may be said to have discovered themselves. The most remarkable natural jets were found in a colliery at Whitehaven and Cumberland. The miners were at work one day, when a gust of air of powerful odor passed by them, and, catching fire at their lamps, blazed up with such brilliancy that the colliers took to their heels in fright. It was found, however, that the flame, large as it was, burned quietly and without danger, and the men returned to their work. A curious result then appeared. The flame was entirely put out, but immediately rekindled on the approach of fire, so that the only way to get rid of the gas was to conduct it to the top of the mine. A tube was fixed for this purpose, and the gas, being lighter than the air, ascended to the surface. As soon as it appeared there it burst out once more into a brilliant flame, and crowds of people assembled to witness the extraordinary spectacle. The application of gas to general purposes of illumination was first tried by a Mr. Murdock, in Cornwall, in 1792. The first display of gas-works was made at Boulton & Watt's foundery, in Birmingham, on the occasion of the rejoicings for peace in 1802. Gas-lights were first introduced into London in 1807; now the pipes in that city extend about 1,200 miles. THE NOACHIAN DELUGE.-At a recent meeting in Edinburgh there was read a lecture on the Noachian Deluge, written by the late Hugh Miller. It was a scientific paper of great interest, and went to prove that, although it was said in the sacred Scriptures that the deluge covered the whole heavens, the writer was of the opinion that it was only over the populated globe. He attempted to confute the doctrines of Dr. Kitto and others, who were of opinion that it covered the whole earth. He also showed that his opinions were supported by an eminent bishop in the days of Charles II. STATISTICS OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOUTH.-The General Minutes of the Methodist Episcopal Church South for 1857 show the total increase of membership for the year 1856 to be 15,716. The following table shows the statistics by conferences : 645; and in 1856-7, 60,779, showing an increase of probationers of 11,034. The increase of colored probationers is 3,755; but of colored members the decrease is 838. There was a decrease of 423 Indian members, and an increase of 291 Indian probationers. The total increase of the membership of the Methodist Episcopal Church last year was less than nine hundred. WINDS AND THEIR EFFECTS.-Winds produce cold in several ways. The act of blowing implies the descent upon and over the earth of colder air to occupy the room of that which it displaces. It also increases the evaporation of moisture from the earth, and thus conveys away considerable heat. This increased evaporation and the mixture of warm and cold air usually produce a condensation of vapors in the atmosphere; hence the formation of clouds and the consequent detention of the heat brought by the rays of the sun. And whenever the air in motion is colder than the earth, or any bodies with which it comes in contact, a portion of their heat is imparted to the air. SONS OF MINISTERS.-The British Methodists have, for the long term of eighty years, had educational institutions for the sons of the ministers of that body. John Wesley himself founded the famous "Kingswood School" for the sons of his preachers, and in this, as well as in many other things, he showed that he was a hundred years in advance of his age. These institutions are supported by the private subscriptions of the richer portions of the Methodist community, and by an annual collection in all the chapels. The money raised for the support of these seats of learning averages about £12,000 a year. By this provision all the sons of British Wesleyan ministers are clothed, lodged, fed, and educated, from the ages of eight to fourteen, six years being the term of their residence. MACHINERY OF THE HUMAN FRAME.-Very few, even mechanics, are aware how much machinery there is in their own bodies. Not only are there hinges and joints in the bones, but there are valves in the veins, a forcing pump in the heart, and other curiosities. One of the muscles of the eye forms a real pulley. The bones which support the body are made precisely in that form which has been calculated by mathematicians to be strongest for pillars and supporting columns-that of hollow cylinders. GLASS MANUFACTURE.-An official estimate places the value of glass produced yearly in the kingdom of Great Britain at £2,000,000, or $10,000,000. The number of manufactories is one hundred and twenty-six, of which one hundred and six are in England. The number of operatives employed is said to exceed fifty thousand. HISTORY OF NEWSPAPERS.-The history of news-writing and news-publishing is a mirror of many of the changes in social necessities and conveniences. In 1625, Ben Jonson's" The Staple of News" exhibited a countrywoman going to an office of news and saying to the manager, who sits in state with his registers and examiners, "I would have, sir, A groat's worth of any news, I care not what, To carry down this Saturday to our vicar." This was written news. In London, before a newspaper existed, there were private gazetteers, who made a living by picking up scraps of intelligence in taverns and barbers' shops. This class of persons continued even when there were newspapers; for the News-Letter, as it was called, is thus described in the first number of the "Evening Post," issued in 1709: "There must be £3 or £4 per annum paid by those gentlemen that are out of town for written news: which is so far generally from having any probability or matter of fact in it, that it is frequently stuffed up with a 'We hear,' or 'An eminent Jew merchant has received a letter."" The same "Evening Post" adds: "We read more of our own affairs in the Dutch papers than in any of our own." Sir Roger L'Estrange, who published the "Intelligencer," with privilege, in 1663, says that he shall publish once a week, "to be published every Thursday, and finished upon the Tuesday night, leaving Wednesday entire for the printing it off." THE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY.-The financial year of the American Bible Society closed on the 31st of March. It was a year of great prosperity, the receipts being $441,805.57, exceeding the receipts of the previous year nearly $49,000. As the receipts have been unusually large we subjoin the amount received from each state or territory, with the amount from some of the mission states: $5,581.94 New Hampshire.. 4,294.96) Missouri. ..3,366.45 Massachusetts.. .48,220.71 Kentucky. ..6.683.74 universal dial, and is carried round by the chronometer once in twenty-four hours-the focus from which being thrown on the equatorial circle, gives the true time." The instrument will also show the apparent time-the altitude and latitude-the course and longitude by night when the moon is visible or the planets-and by proper adjustment, the figures 12 and 12 on the dial may be made to stand true north and south, and thus show the error or variation of the compass-needle. Although these particulars will be best understood by mariners, we are glad to assist in making generally known an instrument which is likely to be of real use in navigation. It has been tried in the Collins line of mail steamers and on board other vessels with favorable results. THE MORALS OF ENGLISH TOWNS.-The number of places of worship in England is 34,467, which are supposed to supply accommodations for about fifty-eight per cent. of the population, after deducting children and infirm persons. Taking a number of large towns, however, the worship accommodation is only about thirty-seven per cent., while in a given number of rural parishes it rose as high as sixty-six. The estimate number of "free sittings" in these places of worship is 4,804,595. In the town of Liverpool, according to a census taken ..7,331.31 in 1851, there was a population of 375,595, with one hun.4,169.20 .2,326.44 dred and sixty-five churches and two hundred and three ..4,529.48 ministers, accommodating 122,386 persons, and 98,218 at.4.800.00 ..5,076.44 tended such churches on a given Sunday morning. Man..2.253.45 chester contained population, 303,382; churches, 122; church accommodations, 95,929; attendance, 64,467 ; ministers, Birmingham, population, 232,841; churches, 92; church accommodations, 66,714; attendance, 43,514; ministers, 152. Leeds, population, 172,270; churches, 137; church accommodations, 76,478; attendance, 39,392. .1,101.86 886.02 Minnesota territory....... 839.63 .....5.00 ..6,623.91 Sandwich Islands........1,200,00 Dis. of Columbia.. .10,857.76 Nebraska...... .5,131.10 Canada. Georgia.... Florida.... .1.279.25 North India.... ..36.63 .120.55 $441.805.57 TIME COMPASS.-An American invention, says Chambers's Journal, patented by Mr. Reader, has been submitted to the Admiralty and the leading scientific societies. It is a "Mariner's Time Compass," which he describes as "a combination of a universal dial and chronometer, constructed to take any horizontal bearing in any latitude, at any hour of the day. It is also intended to solve practically those problems which can be solved by an armillary sphere, or by spherical trigonometry-and to supply the place of the magnetic needle." To describe the instrument without a diagram would not be easy; in few words, it has a brass ring, a dial and compass working on gymbals; and wire standards which throw a shadow. "For taking a horizontal bearing in any latitude," says Mr. Reader, "let the hour be what it may, it is only necessary to bring the hand, with its two upright wirestandards, to the true apparent time: the instrument then being turned till the hand points to the sun, gives the course. This hand is provided with a lens fixed in the center, which takes the place of the gnomon of the In a single district in the town of Liverpool, where there are 2,854 families, it was found that 3,929 persons attended Church, 9,099 did not, and 4,885 were reported as "negligent churchmen." Out of 5,538 parents, 361 fathers and 571 mothers could not read. Of 3,228 children at a proper age to receive instruction, only 1,136 were receiving education. The beer shops average one to every one hundred and sixty inhabitants; the arrests for crime during the year are in the ratio of one to every fifteen; the known prostitutes are as one in every one hundred and eighty-two of the whole population, and without any deduction for infants and children. SCOTCH EPISCOPAL CLERGY.-The Scottish Episcopalian clergy are, pecuniarily, in a very poor case, the clergy possessing, on the average, incomes of $200, without parsonages, and the bishops, incomes of $750. The bishops are seven in number, and the clergy one hundred and sixty. The Scotch Episcopalian clergy are also subject to grievous restrictions, as clergymen ordained by Scotch bishops can only officiate in England for two Sundays consecutively-by a formal license-while no Scotchman or Englishman ordained by a Scotch bishop can hold any cure of souls in England. The Scotch Episcopal clergy, therefore, urge the introduction of a bill to abolish these and other disabilities. THE GREAT PYRAMID.-The original dimensions of the Great Pyramid, near Gizeh, were 764 square feet at the base, and 408 feet of perpendicular hight; covering 43 acres, 1 rod, 22 perches of ground. It consumed 89,028,000 cubic feet of stone; and Mr. Tite adds, that it could not now be built for less than thirty millions sterling! NEW BOOKS. Literary Notices. LIFE AMONG THE INDIANS; or, Personal Reminiscences and Historical Incidents illustrative of Indian Life and Character. By James B. Finley," The Old Chief," or Ra-wah-wah. Edited by Rev. D. W. Clark, D. D. Large 12mo., 552 pp. Price, $1.-A rare book-and a book which every one will wish to read. It comprises a condensed view of Indian history in the north-west, noticing the several tribes and the most noted warriors, as Pontiac, Tecumseh, and others, together with vivid accounts of the wars they undertook against the early settlers of the country, with striking descriptions of cruelties, escapes, deeds of valor, and scenes of blood. We have, also, in this book, a brilliant picture of the Gospel influence upon the Indian, presented in connection with the missionary effort among the Indians of the Wyandott tribe, among whom several hundred were converted from heathenism to Christianity, and thus emerged into civilized life. This portion of the book will, of course, be of special interest to Christians, presenting before them the wondrous power of Christianity in shaping the most degraded of our race into blameless, holy, and lovely people, adorning them in life, illuminating their death-couches, and raising them to an eternal heaven. It, of course, adds greatly to the interest of this part of the book, that the author is himself a principal actor in the bright drama that is opened to view. A missionary of the cross, he identifies himself with the poor Indians whom he aims to elevate and save-lives with them, cats, drinks, encamps, and hunts with thembecomes all things to them, that he might, by all means, save some. The book concludes with brief and deeplyinteresting sketches of several Indians of note, Christian Indians and braves, furnishing vivid views of some important phases of Indian life and character. The book is embellished by a portrait of its author, and also of several chiefs noticed in the work. It is gotten up in the best style of the Book Concern, and comes to the reader in a shape as grateful and beautiful as could be desired. FIFTY YEARS IN THE ITINERANCY; or, Autobiography of Rev. Jacob Young, D. D. Cincinnati: Western Book Concern. 12mo., 528 pp. Price, $1.-One of the most affecting pictures presented to the thoughtful eye is that of a life-long sacrifice for the salvation of men. That men should undertake, with tolerable composure, the work of the ministry as settled pastors, is not so remarkable; albeit even here the incident, labors, and trials to be incurred are sufficient to induce a conscientious man to pause. Yet a broad "sunny side" is wont to present itself, to cheer the settled minister. There is the parsonage home, with its familiar trees, and garden area, and growing library. There are the attachments and friendships matured by successive years. There is the influence strengthened and multiplied by time. There is the familiar acquaintance with his flock, and there is the prestige created by character and success. Decidedly different from all this are the position and career of the itinerant minister. He is a sojourner, and claims no certain dwelling-place. He is a traveler, and most of his days and nights are spent away from his loved wife and children. His journeys are often long, and lonely, and arduous, and dangerous, and his lodging, at night, is wont to be in the remote cabin, and where few of life's pleasant refinements and comforts ever come. Various perils await this man-perils of storm and cold perils in fording swollen streams-perils among grim and rough men-perils of poverty and sicknessand sometimes perils, as of old, among false brethren. Thus he lives, and labors, and suffers; thus he passes life's bright meridian, and pushes downward amid the vale of years, and struggles and energizes still, till the age of labor and sorrow "bids him turn aside to die. Something like this is an imperfect picture presented by the book before us, of its venerable author. At the age of fourscore years, and when his active labors are done, he sits down within his little cottage home, and tells us in this book the eventful and affecting story of his life. It is told with singular simplicity and fidelity, and can not fail to interest the thousands who shall welcome the volume to their homes and firesides. It will be a picturesque and sprightly panorama that will glide before them as they read. Familiar localities, and divers interesting scenes, and delicious memories, and glorious men-some of them "great and venerable names "-all will pass in review; and no marvel if a sigh shall escape the spectator as the curtain falls, and the pleasing entertainment shall be ended. RECOLLECTIONS OF A SUPERANNUATE; or, Sketches of Life, Labor, and Experience in the Methodist Itinerancy. By Rev. David Lewis, of the Ohio Annual Conference. Edited by S. M. Merrill. Published for the Author, by Stormstedt & Poe. 12mo., 311 pp. Price, 75 cents.We have here another plain, unvarnished account of a Methodist minister's trials and labors in prosecuting his ministry. The author is one of the aged and superannuated members of the Ohio conference, to which he became attached nearly thirty years since, after having labored many years in the New York conference. The narrative is written in an easy and pleasant style, interspersed with various anecdotes, and sketches of interesting conversations, together with sundry useful reflections suggested by the more prominent incidents of the story. If it may not prove so thrilling a sketch as some other books of its class, yet its influence will hardly fail to be healthy and useful. BIOGRAPHY OF SAMUEL LEWIS, First Superintendent of Common Schools in Ohio.-We have here a neat and wellwritten volume, portraying the history, character, and labors of a great and good man-one of that noble band of spirits whose life and energies are devoted to the happiness of others, rather than their own. It may be judged by some that too much space is bestowed, in this book, upon matters somewhat collateral, and space which should have been devoted to more direct personal narrative. At the same time, the discussions all have their pertinency as connected with the subject of the memoir, intimately associated as he was with the great interests of education, temperance, and human freedom. The work is written in a clear, perspicuous style, and with great delicacy of feeling, by Professor W. G. W. Lewis, and is alike complimentary to his filial love as a son, and his talent as a scholar and writer. We heartily commend it to the careful perusal of all classes. STORIES OF THE ISLAND WORLD. By Charles Nordhoff. New York: Harper & Brothers. 16mo., 315 pp.The author of this book, when a lad, spent several years in adventures upon the ocean. These adventures have given rise to the "Man-of-War Life;" "The Merchant Vessel ;" and "Whaling and Fishing ;" and now "Stories of the Island World" has been added to the list. It is written in a charming style, full of lively description and anecdote; but it also embodies a large amount of useful information of special interest to the young. The moral tone of the book is excellent, and the notes upon the influence of Christian missions in the South Sea Islands of special interest to Christian people. nently worthy of a large circulation. & Co., Cincinnati. The work is emiFor sale by Derby THE DAYS OF MY LIFE; an Autobiography. By the Author of "Margaret Maitland," etc. New York: Harper & Brothers. 12mo., 428 pp. Cincinnati: H. W. Derby & Co. The following Sunday school books have been received: MARGARET CRAVEN; or, The Beauty of the Heart. THE PROMPTER; or, The Sunday Scholar's True Friend. A BOOK FOR BOYs: containing stories of boys who have won their way to honor or wealth by obedience, industry, and piety. SUNDAY SCHOOL TRACTS: comprising incidents illustrative of the value and importance of the Sunday school institution. By Rev. J. T. Barr. MINNIE RAY. A Story of Faith and Good Works. PERIODICALS AND PAMPHLETS. METHODIST QUARTERLY REVIEW for April, 1857, gives additional evidence of the earnest application and good taste of Dr. Whedon. 1. Philosophy of Sir William Hamilton will be appreciated by the few who have a taste for metaphysical discussions. 2. Session of the New York Conference of 1789, its doings and their results, is an interesting paper from the pen of Rev. S. W. Coggeshall, of the Providence conference. 3. Thomson's Essays, Sketches, and Letters, from the pen of Dr. J. T. Peck, is an appreciative critical review, chastely written. 4. The Christian Sabbath, by Professor E. B. Smith, of the University of Virginia. 5. The Last of the Huguenots, by our old friend, Hon. G. P. Disosway, contains some very interesting historical gatherings. 6. Slavery and the Times, by A. Stevens, is a trenchant and powerful article, demonstrating "the great apostasy" in the south upon the subject of slavery, since the earlier and purer days of the Republic. We read the article with sadness; but it is better that the truth, however sad it may be, should be made known. 7. Influence of Methodism upon the Civilization and Education of the West, by Rev. T. M. Eddy, is graphic in description and pertinent in facts, and will be read with great interest. 8. Schaff on America, by Professor Nadal. 9. Synopsis of the Quarterlies. 10. Quarterly Book-Trade. 11. Religious and Literary Intelligence. 12. Parley Editorial. THE NORTH BRITISH for February contains, 1. The Employment of Women; 2. Modern Style; 3. Dr. Samuel Brown; 4. Kane's Arctic Explorations; 5. Mrs. Browning's Poems; 6. Richard Hooker; 7. Art Unions; 8. The Trade in Opium; 9. United States Politics. Leonard Scott & Co., New York city. FORT WAYNE COLLEGE-Catalogue for 1856-7-Rev. R. D. Robinson, A. M., President, assisted by seven professors and teachers. In the Collegiate department there are, ladies, 68; gentlemen, 22; in the other departments, ladies, 84; gentlemen, 119. Total students, 293. Under the efficient efforts of its President, the institution is rising above its pecuniary embarrassments. PROVIDENCE CONFERENCE SEMINARY-Sixteenth Annual Catalogue-George W. Quereau, A. M., Principal, assisted by nine teachers. Students during the year, 664. Located at East Greenwich, R. I. SOUTHERN MASONIC FEMALE COLLEGE, Covington, La., Rev. Creed Fulton, A. M., President, assisted by eight teachers. Students, 151. Notes and Queries. "ATONEMENT.”—This word in theology, and thence in general, means an expiation-a mode of appeasing the anger of one offended, and of securing pardon for the offender. But such is not the sense etymologically or historically due to the word. When first coined it bore the quite different meaning of a reconciliation--a restoration of concord between persons who had become estranged. At the time of our authorized translation of the Bible-1611-the word was undergoing the change from its earlier to its later sense; and is accordingly used in the translation now in one sense and now in the other. For example, in Romans v, 11, we read, "We joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement." The word so translated here is 21тana, which every-where else in the New Testament receives what would now be regarded as the only proper rendering of the word-the translation reconciliation; as, for example, 2 Corinthians v, 19, "God hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation." Throughout the Old Testament the translators have used the word atonement uniformly in the sense of expiation; as thus: "The priest shall make an atonement for his sin that ho hath committed, and it shall be forgiven him." Leviticus iv, 35. English etymologists are in the main agreed that the word derives from the phrase "at one." Coleridge, on the contrary, says-Appendix to Statesman's Manualthat "this is a mistaken etymology; and, consequently, a dull, though unintentional, pun. Our atone is, doubtless, of the same stock with the Teutonic aussohnen--to expiate the Anglo-Saxon taking the t for the s." In this derivation he stands alone. The history of the word is too easily traced to leave it at all doubtful to one familiar with the early literature of our language. The word, though of comparatively modern formation, has become indispensable in our theological terminology, as |