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THE ROMANCE of NATURAL HISTORY. By P. H. Gosse, F.R.S. With Illustrations by WOLF. First and Second Series, each, post 8vo. 7s. 6d. cloth. This is a charming book. Every lover of nature, every lover of the marvellous, every lover of the beautiful, every soul that can feel the charm of true poetry, must be deeply grateful to Mr. Gosse for an intellectual treat of the highest order."-Daily News.

TRUE MANHOOD: Its Nature, Foundation, and Development. A Book for Young Men. By the Rev. W. LANDELS. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d. cloth.

"This is a book true to its title. It contains on every page sentiments of the highest value for the proper formation of manhood, in the Gospel sense of the term.... It is a book which every young man should attentively read, and every family possess."- Northern Warder.

DOCTRINE and PRACTICE; Lectures preached in Portman Chapel, London. By the Rev. J. W. REEVE, M.A., Minister of the Chapel. Crown 8vo. 5s. cloth.

"These interesting and scriptural lectures will well reward perusal. They are simple and direct. We thank Mr. Reeve for his truly excellent discourses."Compass.

CHRIST the ALPHA and OMEGA of the WORD of GOD. By the Rev. JOHN CUMMING, D.D. Crown 8vo. 5s. cloth.

"This book contains many good things well and ably expressed. It is small in style, flowing in diction, and attractive in the glowing splendour of its eloquence." -St. James's Chronicle.

THE POEMS of GEORGE HERBERT. A new and cheaper edition. Illustrated in the highest style of Wood Engraving, by Birket Foster, Clayton, and Noel Humphreys. Post 4to. 128. cloth elegant. "There have been many editions of Herbert's Poetical Works. One of the most splendid is that of Nisbet, London."-Encyclopædia Britannica.

QUIETNESS and ASSURANCE for EVER; being

Brief Memorials of JANE AUCHINLECK LUKE. By her HUSBAND.
Small crown 8vo. 3s. 6d. cloth.

"His (the Writer's) little book will interest many a reader, especially in Linlithgowshire, where she who is the subject of the memoir was so well known, and so much esteemed."- Bathgate Advertiser.

A THIRD SERIES of PLAIN SERMONS for all the Sundays and Chief Holy Days of the Year. Preached to a Village Congregation. By the Rev. ARTHUR ROBERTS, M.A., Rector of Woodrising, Norfolk, Author of " Village Sermons." Two vols. crown 8vo. 10s. cloth.

"The style is plain, the topics are sensibly discussed, the doctrine is scripturaì. ... We have heretofore commended an earlier volume of Mr. Roberts' Sermons, and we are glad to repeat our commendation with respect to the volume before us."-Church of England Magazine.

THE ROAD AND THE RESTING-PLACE.

GRACE PRATT CHALMERS. 16mo. 28. cloth.

"A little treasure."-Christian Advocate.

"Will, we are sure, be read with pleasure."-Weekly Review.

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THE LIFE of ARTHUR VANDELEUR, Major Royal

Artillery. By the Author of "Memorials of Captain Hedley Vicars," "English Hearts and English Hands." Crown 8vo. 38. 6d. cloth.

"It would be difficult to imagine a more beautiful and touching story."Morning Post.

HELP HEAVENWARD: Words of Strength and Heartcheer to Zion's Travellers. By the Rev. OCTAVIUS WINSLOW, D.D. 18mo. 2s. 6d. cloth.

"It is replete with sound, searching, practical remark, conveyed in the winning and affectionate spirit, and with the luxuriant richness of phraseology by which the author is characterised."-Scottish Guardian.

THE ANCIENT CHURCH: Its History, Worship, Doc

trine, and Constitution, traced for the first Three Hundred Years. By W. D. KILLEN, D.D., Professor of Ecclesiastical History. 8vo. 12s. cloth. "There is certainly no book in the English language to be compared with this work of Dr. Killen's, exhibiting very high literary excellencies.. is entitled to our cordial recommendation."-Witness.

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ECLECTIC NOTES; or, Notes of Discussion on Religious Topics at the Meetings of the Eclectic Society, London, during the years 1798-1814. Edited by JOHN H. PRATT, M. A., Archdeacon of Calcutta. A New Edition. 8vo. 10s. 6d. cloth.

"The subjects are widely varied and full of interest, both in a doctrinal and practical aspect. We would fain linger over this charming book, making large extracts; but, indeed, no extracts can give any idea of its large stores of most instructive teaching."-Weekly Review.

THE HISTORY of the GRAVELYN FAMILY. A

Series of Stories for Children and Young People. By L. N. 16mo. 2s. 6d. cloth. "If we mistake not, many mammas will have reason to thank the writer of the 'Gravelyn Family' for a story-book which will amuse and teach both their children and themselves."-Western Morning News.

MEMORIALS of the Rev. WILLIAM BULL, of New

port Pagnell. Compiled chiefly from his own Letters and those of his friends, Newton, Cowper, and Thornton, 1738-1814. By his Grandson, the Rev. JOSIAH BULL, M. A. Crown 8vo. 78. 6d. cloth.

"This is a delightful biography."-Record.

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LITTLE SUSY and her SIX BIRTH-DAYS. By her Aunt SUSAN. A Book for very Little Children. With Plates by ABSOLON. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d. cloth, bevelled boards.

"We have much pleasure in heartily commending this volume." — Youths' Magazine.

THE MISSING LINK; or, Bible-Women in the Homes

of the London Poor. By L. N. R., Author of "The Book and its Story." Small crown 8vo. 3s. 6d. cloth. Also, a Cheaper Edition, Is. 6d. cloth limp. "This book treats of the heathen of St. Giles's instead of the heathen of Madagascar and Makalolo, or it would receive a wider circulation, and create a more vivid interest, than the travels even of an Ellis and a Livingston."— Daily News.

MORNING ON THE MOUNTAINS; Or, Woman and her Saviour in Persia. By the Author of "Dr. Grant and the Mountain Nestorians." Post 8vo. 5s. cloth.

"We cordially commend this volume; it is one of the most interesting in our recent missionary literature."-Patriot.

A SECOND SERIES of ILLUSTRATIVE GATHERINGS for PREACHERS and TEACHERS. By the Rev. G. S. Bowes, B.A. Small crown 8vo. 5s. cloth.

RAGGED HOMES, and HOW to MEND THEM. By Mrs. BAYLY. Small crown 8vo. 3s. 6d. cloth. Also, a Cheaper Edition, Is. 6d. cloth limp.

"We scarcely know which to praise most highly, the matter or the manner of this work. Her style is as attractive as her subject. Mrs. Bayly has wrought with an artist's eye and spirit."-Daily News.

EFFIE'S FRIENDS:

a Tale.

With Illustrations by

Harry Rogers. Small crown 8vo. 3s. 6d. cloth gilt; 58. cloth, gilt edges. "The author has out of simple materials woven four delightful stories, which it is impossible for a child to peruse without receiving many good and lasting impressions. A healthy and invigorating tone pervades the work, and few readers will lay it down without regret."-Morning Post.

THE LIFE of the REV. RICHARD KNILL, of St. Petersburgh. By the Rev. C. M. BIRRELL. With a Review of his Character by the late Rev. JOHN ANGELL JAMES. With Portrait. Crown 8vo. 4s. 6d. cloth. Cheap Edition, 2s. 6d. cloth limp.

"An excellent biography of an admirable man."-Record.

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HASTE to the RESCUE; or, Work while it is Day. By Mrs. CHARLES WIGHTMAN. With a Preface by the Author of "English Hearts and English Hands." Small crown 8vo. 38. 6d. cloth. Also, a Cheaper Edition, 18. 6d. cloth limp.

"The matter of Mrs. Wightman's publication is most interesting, and we wish every clergyman's wife would carefully peruse it."- Church of England Magazine.

THE CHRONICLES OF A GARDEN. By the late

Miss HENRIETTA WILSON, Author of "Little Things," &c. With a Brief Memoir by JAMES HAMILTON, D.D., F.L.S. Illustrated. Cr. 8vo. 5s. cl. extra. "It presents everywhere familiar nature, leading up to nature's God. It may be warmly recommended in every point of view."-Record.

THE VOICE of CHRISTIAN LIFE in SONG or HYMNS, and Hymn-Writers of Many Lands and Ages. By the Author of "Chronicles of Schönberg-Cotta." New Edition. Crown 8vo. 5s. cloth. "The style is lively and picturesque, and free from all reproach of dulness. The hymns are well chosen, and translated with care and fidelity. We can heartily recommend this book to those who have an interest in its subject."-Guardian.

THE BLACK SHIP; and other Allegories and Parables.

By the Author of " Tales and Sketches of Christian Life," &c. 16mo. 2s. 6d. cloth.

"This is an exquisitely beautiful little book. Its tales and parables are constructed with marvellous delicacy and skill-they are full of subtle and delicious fancy-they are rich in every line with deep and precious meanings."— Nonconformist.

CHRIST and HIS CHURCH in the BOOK of PSALMS.

By the Rev. ANDREW A. BONAR, Author of " Memoir of M'Cheyne," "Commentary on Leviticus," &c. Demy 8vo. 10s. 6d. cloth.

"The work is a discreet, pious, and learned production, far above many similar attempts to illustrate these devout compositions."— Clerical Journal.

HOME LIGHT; or, The LIFE and LETTERS of

MARIA CHOWNE, Wife of the Rev. William Marsh, D.D., of Beckenham. By her Son, the Rev. W. TILSON MARSH, M.A. of Oriel College, and Incumbent of St. Leonard's-on-Sea. Crown 8vo. 58. cloth.

"Her letters are the best reflections of her cultivated mind and loving heart, as well as of the genial piety which diffused its fragrant odour over all her works. We heartily recommend it to the notice of our readers."-Record.

A MEMOIR of CAPTAIN M. M. HAMMOND, late of the Rifle Brigade. Crown 8vo. 5s. cloth. Also a Cheaper Edition, 18. 6d. cloth limp.

"The Memoir of Captain Hammond' is a volume entitled to take its place by the side of Hedley Vicars.'. . . We confess ourselves to be as much affected in the perusal of the one as in the other."-Record.

BRIEF MEMORIALS

of the

REV.

ALPHONSE FRANCOIS LACROIX, Missionary of the London Missionary Society in Calcutta. By his Son-in-Law, Rev. JOSEPH MULLENS, Missionary of the same Society. Crown 8vo. 5s. cloth.

"Missionary life in Bengal has never been more truly and graphically described than in Dr. Mullens' deeply interesting memoir of his reverend father-in-law. It is a thoroughly honest book."-Spectator.

A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH of SIR H. HAVELOCK, K.C.B. Compiled from Unpublished Papers, &c. By the Rev. W. BROCK. Small crown 8vo. 3s. 6d. cloth.

"We thank Mr. Brock for his very acceptable volume. It is all that it professes to be, and more. The value of the volume is enhanced by an accompanying portrait, which to our minds is very much more characteristic and truthful than any we have heretofore seen."-Daily News.

THE SYMPATHY of CHRIST with MAN: its Teaching and its Consolation. By the Rev. OCTAVIUS WINSLOW, D.D. Fcap. 8vo.

58. cloth.

"Probably no work has proceeded from the pen of Dr. Winslow more adapted to impart instruction, or more fitted to minister consolation amidst the sorrows of life."-Morning Advertiser.

THE LETTERS of RUTH BRYAN.

Edited by the

Post 8vo. 5s. cloth.

Author of "Handfuls of Purpose." A New Edition. "The author has done wisely in publishing them for the instruction and encouragement of the Church. Their faithful, wise, and tender utterances will encourage that deep-toned spirituality which amidst the existing influences around us we peculiarly want.”—Evangelical Magazine.

THE PRECIOUS THINGS of GOD. BY OCTAVIUS

WINSLOW, D.D. Foolscap 8vo. 58. cloth.

"It will doubtless be to many, what its pious author intended it to be, a book cheering solitude, soothing grief, and dispelling doubt, depression, and gloom.”— News of the Churches.

THE STORY of BETHLEHEM: a Book for the Young. By the Author of "Memories of Bethany," &c. With Illustrations by THOMAS. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d. cloth.

"The volume consists of a series of Bible stories, all bearing more or less on the birth of the Saviour, and told in language peculiarly fitted to charm the youthful mind."-Witness.

THE TITLES of JEHOVAH: a Series of Lectures,

Preached in Portman Chapel, Baker Street, during Lent, 1858. To which are added, Six Lectures on the Christian Race, Preached during Lent, 1857. By the Rev. J. W. REEVE, M.A. Small crown 8vo. 5s. cloth.

"We have seldom met with sermons that approach more nearly to our idea of apostolic preaching than these."- Record.

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