but in the abundant fruitfulness of a genial spring, and in the quiet beauty of a bright summer. Dr. Ker's Sermons will bear many readings, and on a second or third perusal will be found more suggestive than on a first.

The British Quarterly Review, July 1, 1869. London: Hodder & Stoughton. "No. 99!" How months and years roll on! Those are still young who welcomed the "British Quarterly" ninetynine quarters ago, as the inauguration of a new era in Nonconformist literature; and in their review of its history they are in a position to say-so we thinkthat it has not disappointed expectation. Nor does it now show signs of age. The present number, though it lacks a class of articles to which we attach great importance-articles on questions affecting the great religious problems of the day-possesses as much power as any of its predecessors. The article on "Mr. Gladstone's statesmanship and the House of Lords," has awakened considerable interest. And we do not wonder. From its first sentence," On the 18th of Octo. ber, 1865, Lord Palmerston died, and consuls fell a quarter per cent.," to its last-too long to quote-ending, “One of England's manliest sons, her noblest philanthropists, and loftiest oratorsJohn Bright," the interest never flags. With the writer's idea of Mr. Gladstone we sympathise. We are thankful for a theory of Mr. Disraeli's nature which allows us to think more favourably of the man; and we agree for the most part with what is said of the House of Lords; but there is a violence-we might call it scolding-in some parts, to which we might take exception. The other articles in this No. 99 are, "Lord Lawrence," "The condition of English Women in the Middle Ages," "The latest phase of the Utilitarian Controversy," "Nonconformity in Lancashire," "The Language of Light," "Rossini," with eighty pages of "Contemporary Literature."

Singers and Songs of the Church. Being Biographical Sketches of the Hymnwriters in all the principal collections, with Notes on their Psalms and Hymns. By JOSIAH MILLAR, M.A. Second Edition. London: Longmans, Green, and Co.

THIS is not so much a new edition as a new work. Mr. Miller's original work was only a "Companion to the New Con

gregational Hymn Book." The present work treats of the authors of the hymns to be found in not fewer than twentyfive of the principal collections in use in the Church of England, and among va rious Nonconformist bodies. The original work contained 400 pages of 35 lines; the present contains 600 pages of 43 lines. We commended" Our Hymns: their Authors and Origin," very heartily; and with still greater heartiness do we commend Singers and Songs of the Church." Mr. Millar's industry and perseverance have laid us under great obligatious, and are entitled to all praise.

"He First Loved Me." A Narrative of Facts. London: The Book Society. OUR readers will remember a narrative bearing this title in our pages some months ago. The little book now before us is the same story, only as told by the lady whose instructions were blessed to the young gentleman who is the subject of the narrative. It is fitted to be very useful.

The Words of the Apostles Expounded. By RUDOLF STIER, D.D. Translated from the Second German Edition, by G. H. VENABLES. Edinburgh: T. and T. Clark.

THERE is no German Commentary we read with more satisfaction than Stier's on the "Words of the Lord Jesus," albeit, like almost all German Commen. taries, it is often prolix and tedious. We are therefore prepared to welcome this work on the words of the Apostles, as reported by Luke in the Acts. The first edition of it was published two and thirty years ago. The second is to some extent a new work.. And yet the author says he found less to change than he at first imagined. "It was, in the first place, necessary to retain the youthful and vigorously grown root-stock, in order that anything which was God's suggestion, and was unaffected by the lapse of time, might be again commu. nicated. In some cases certain prolixities were expunged. All that science had added to our knowledge of the subject had to be compared, and to be made use of according to its value: and all that the author had better learnt in the last thirty years had to be worked in." The work thus prepared is a valuable addi. tion to our Theological library, and may be studied with great advantage along with Baumgarten, and our own Cony. beare and Howson.

The Prophecies of the Prophet Ezekiel. By E. W. HENGSTENBERG, D.D. Translated by A. C. MURPHY, A.M., and J. G. MURPHY, LL.D. Edinburgh: T. and T. Clark.

"THERE are two kinds of commentaries on Holy Scripture," Dr. Hengstenberg 66 those that are more adapted for says: perusal, and those that are more suitable for reference. Both are necessary, and it would not be desirable that either should exclude the other. The present work belongs to the former class. The progress in it is rapid, and the whole is designed to give the reader a clear view of the reality of Ezekiel, and in this grand prophetical figure to bring before his mind at the same time the nature of prophecy in general." This commentary belongs accordingly to the same class as that of Dr. Fairbairn on Ezekiel, a work which we very highly appreciate, and often find useful. Let the student who would understand Ezekiel begin with Dr. Henderson's Translation and Critical Notes, and then read Fairbairn and Hengstenberg. And if he wishes to get his soul imbued with the practical Puritanism of the prophet of the exile, let him go to our old Stepney forefather, William Greenhill.

Since writing the above, the death of Dr. Hengstenberg has been announced. And many, on hearing the announcement, will recall with gratitude those earlier days when his works on Egypt, on the Christology of the Old Testament, and on the Pentateuch, contributed largely to stem the tide of Rationalism and unbelief, which was then flowing strongly from his country. With not a little in his political and ecclesiastical views with which we have no sympathy, we shall never cease to venerate the name of Hengstenberg.

WE are glad to see a second edition of Mr. Gill's history of the great moral transformations which the Gospel has wrought in Eastern and Western Polynesia. We have here the story of the conversion, more or less, of nineteen islands, beginning with Rarotonga, and ending with Savage Island—a story such as even apostles could not tell. The story is told as only a personal worker and witness could tell it. And we feel as we read, "This is of God." "God is with us still. We sometimes wonder what must be the inmost thoughts of those who, reading such a book as this, can still withhold their belief from the Gospel as Divine. Happily Mr. Gill's book is small, and will not tax the patience of young or busy readers. It should be found in every Sunday School library, and, we may add, in every Christian family that feels an interest in the work of missions.

The Foreign Protestant Pulpit. Translations of Original Sermons by the most eminent preachers of France, Germany, Holland, and Switzerland. Part I. London: R. D. Dickenson. WE have received only the January number of this serial translation of Foreign Sermons, and do not know whether any more have appeared. But we hope the publisher will be encouraged to persevere. The part before us contains sermons by E. Bersier, of Paris, H. Monod, of Marseilles, and Dr. Luthardt, of Leipsic, with part of a sermon by Dr. Oostersee, of Utrecht― names quite sufficient to commend the project of which we have here a small instalment.

The Plymouth Pulpit. Containing four

sermons by HENRY WARD BEECHER. Part I. London: R. D. Dickenson. WE cannot say that we greatly admire Mr. Ward Beecher's sermons. Full of beautiful sentiments, and for the most part practically wholesome, their eloquence does not seem to us of a high order, and their theology falls short of what we consider scriptural. But many

will doubtless welcome the series of which the first part is now before us.

Saint Louis and Calvin. By M. Guizor. Parts I., II., III. London: MacMillan and Co.

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THIS is the fifth volume of the Sunday Library. Among French Catholics I have chosen St. Louis in the thirteenth century, and St. Vincent de Paul in the seventeenth, as two great and noble Christians, two earnest and illustrious representatives of the Christian faith and life, as well as of the loftiest thought and purest morality of their country and generation. Among the Protestants of the sixteenth century, Calvin and Du Plessis Mornay present the same characteristic, and deserve an equal glory. These four men were emphatically and first of all Christians in thought and life. Christian faith and piety shone out in all of them, notwithstanding their profound divergence and their fierce controversies. This is why I have selected them; and I have tried to depict them as glorious and profitable examples of Christianity, and of its persistent unity in the midst of its most striking variety." We quote these words that the reader may have Guizot's own account of his ideas and aims. The lives of the great French King, and of the great French Reformer (for such Calvin was), introduce us to many questions which will never cease to be matters of controversy. And it is well to have them written by so large-hearted and large-minded a man as Guizot, whose competence and catholicity we cannot but admire, even when he does not secure our entire sympathy.

Christian Singers of Germany. By CATHERINE WINKWORTH. Parts I., II., and III. London Macmillan and Co. THESE three parts constitute the sixth volume of Macmillan's Sunday Library, and we have much satisfaction in giving to it our warmest commendation. There are now between three and four hundred German hymns to be found in an English dress, in various collections of translations, and very many of them are in common use in the public worship of our various churches. The history of these hymns cannot but interest those who find in the hymns themselves fitting expression of their Christian sentiments. Miss Winkworth begins with the ninth Century, and traces Christian song through the age of the Crusades to the

period of the Reformation, and thence to our own times. "It is impossible," as she says, "to trace the course historically of even this one channel of national expression, without being brought into contact with those great movements which have stirred the life of the people, and finding the passing fashions of each successive age, in thought or phraseology, reflected from its surface." This is one cause of the unfailing interest which attaches to such histories. Miss Winkworth's book will find a permanent place alongside of Mrs. Charles's "Voice of Christian Life in

Song," and Mr. Miller's " Singers and Songs of the Church."

The Dying Saviour and the Gipsy Girl. By MARIE SIBREE. London: Hodder and Stoughton.

THIS is a shilling reprint of one of the stories in "Sermons from the Studio." The story is exquisitely beautiful, and takes full hold of the imagination and heart.

The Secret Disciple encouraged to avow

his Master. By the late Rev. J. WATSON. New Edition. London: Hodder and Stoughton.

"THIS little book, which has passed through three editions, is now re-issued, with the hope that it may answer the end for which it was originally designed by the author, whose signally useful career was so suddenly terminated some years ago by a most melancholy accident, still fresh in the memory of many." The publishers have judged wisely.

Affliction; or, the Refiner watching the

Crucible. By Rev. CHARLES STANFORD. London: Hodder and Stoughton. THIS is likewise a reprint, uniform with the two preceding volumes. It is one of the sermons in Mr. Stanford's volume "Symbols of Christ." and is full of beautiful and edifying illustration of the character and work of Christ, as the Refiner of His people.

Meditations on the Lord's Supper. By
London:
NEHEMIAH ADAMS, D.D.
Hodder and Stoughton.

THIS is another shilling reprint. We have not many books of its order, adapted to the expressions and sentiments of Evangelical Christians. Dr. Adams is an American divine, several of whose books are known in this country for their spiritual and useful qualities.

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June 24. CHESHUNT. Sermon by Rev. J. Baldwin Brown, B.A. Chairman, H. Richard, Esq., M.P. Essay College Life," by Mr. New. June 25. NEW COLLEGE. Chairman, Rev. J. Stoughton, D.D. Essay "Wickliffe and the Lollards," by Mr. David Young. June 29. Hackney College, at BISHOPSGATE CHAPEL. Chairman, E. Viney, Esq. Essay, on "Symbolism, the False and the True," by Mr. J. G. Tolley. June 30. Western College, at Courtenay Street Chapel, PLYMOUTH. Chairman, the Mayor, Mr. N. Hubbard. Sermon by Rev. Dr. A. Morton Brown.

June 30. ROTHERHAM. Chairman,
Rev. J. Parsons. Address by Rev. E.
Mellor, M.A.

June 29, 30. CARMARTHEN College.
Chairman, Rev. J. Davies. Sermon
by the Senior Student, Mr. R. G.
Levi.
July 15. Congregational School, LEW-
ISHAM. The annual meeting was

held at the School House. Dr. Lockhart presided, and distributed the prizes. Addresses were delivered by Revs. B. Waugh and Josiah Viney; Messrs. Hitchin, Bennett and Jeula.

CHAPEL FOUNDATIONS LAID.

March 26. WINDSOR, New South Wales, by Mr. R. Fairfax. Address by Rev. S. C. Kent.

April 22. BEECHWORTH, Victoria, by the Pastor, Rev. Mark Wilks Bradney.

June 19. NORMANTON, near Derby, by J. Allport, Esq.

NEW CHAPELS OPENED. June 9. Hawkhill, DUNDEE, by Rev. W. L. Alexander, D.D. Pastor, Rev. John Masson.

June 24. Buckland, PORTSMOUTH, by Rev. J. Griffin. Pastor, Rev. H. G. Hastings.

July 7. BOGNOR, by Rev. A. Hannay. Pastor, Rev. W. H. Drewett.

YSTALYFERA. Sermons by Revs. Dr. Rees, W. Jones, Professor Morris, and Kilsby Jones.

CHAPELS RE-OPENED.

July 4. BLETCHINGLEY, Surrey, by
Rev. W. P. Dothie, B.A.
July 5. BRIGHTLINGSEA, Essex, by
Rev. J. Raven.

July 8 and 10. ALBANY ROAD, Camberwell, by Revs. N. Hall, LL.B., R. Ashton, and C. Gilbert.

SCHOOLS.

June 13. The Grammar School Room, LEYTON, opened for public worship by Rev. Morgan Lloyd.

July 10. LYMM. Foundation laid by
Miss M. Whitworth. Pastor, Rev. E.
G. Cecil. Address by Rev. E. Morris.
ORDINATIONS.
June 8. R. REW, Batheaston, near

Bath. Introductory discourse, Rev.
J. M. White, B.A. Questions, Rev.
T. Mann. Prayer, Rev. E. Edward.
Charge, Rev. C. Chapman, M.A. Ser-
mon to people, Rev. W. H. Dyer.
June 13. At Geneva, LEOPOLD MO-
NOD, son of the late pastor, Frederick
Monod, to be one of the pastors of the
Evangelical Church at Lyons, and
ANTOINE CARRASCO, for minis-
terial service in his native land,
Spain.

June 17. B. BOND, Chinnor, Oxon. Introductory discourse, Rev. D. Martin. Questions, Rev. D. W. Purdon. Prayer, Rev. T. H. Brown. Charge, Rev. E. Mellor, M.A. Sermon, Rev. W. Roberts.

June 17. J. B. THOMSON, at Newcastle, as Missionary to South Africa. The Revs. J. Mullins, D.D., J. Mackenzie, J. S. Wardlaw, T. W. Brown, and others, took part in the service. June 22. D. THOMAS, Cerne Abbas and Castle Hill. Prayer, Rev. J. Smith. Introductory discourse, Rev. R. S. Ashton, B.A. Charge, Rev. J. Rogers. Sermon to people, Rev. F. Beckley.

June 22. M. H. LE PLA, Pheasant's Hill, Hambledon. Charge, Rev. J. Rowland. Sermon to people, Rev. L. Bevan, LL.B. The Revs. A. W. Johnson, J. Jeffrys, J. Macfarlane, B.A., and S. Eastman, also took part in the service.

July 4, 5. W. W. ROBINSON, Alford. Sermon, Rev. W. Roaf. Address on

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'Congregational Principles," Rev. W. Herbert. Prayer, Rev. W. F. Clarkson, B.A. Address to minister, Rev. F. S. Williams. Sermons to people, Rev. J. Shaw.

REMOVALS.

Rev. J. BROWN, Hambledon, to Bishop's Castle.

Rev. D. WILLIAMS, Blackburn, to Adlington.

Rev. G. BURGESS, from Church Street Chapel, Ware, to High Street Chapel, Ware.

Rev. H. B. INGRAM, Wardour Street, to Pownall Road, Hackney.

Rev. W. GUEST, Pentonville, to Gravesend.

Rev. A. RICHARDSON, Southend, to be co-pastor with Rev. H. I. Roper, Bristol.

Rev. S. B. DRIVER, Manchester, to Hitchen.

Rev. D. EVANS, Blaenavon, to Narberth.

Rev. J. MENZIES, South Cave, East Yorkshire, to New Zealand.

RESIGNATIONS.

Rev. J. RAVEN, Ipswich.
Rev. W. MILNE, Helensburgh.
Rev. O. COPELAND, Prestwich.
Rev. J. B. BLOMFIELD, Walsall.
Rev. W. HARDIE, West Dulwich.
Rev. J. CONSTANCE, South Moulton.
Rev. G. C. SMITH, M.A., Bere Regis.

DEATHS OF MINISTERS.
July 11. Rev. J GRIFFITHS, Llan-
wrtyd Wells, Breconshire.
July 12. Rev. B. B. Haigh, LL.D.,
Brainham College, Tadcaster.

DEATH OF MINISTER'S WIDOW. July 9. Mrs. ASTON, widow of Rev. D. W. Aston, of Buckingham, at Hull.

TESTIMONIALS.

To Rev. T. DAVIES, on leaving Park
Crescent, Clapham. Purse.

To Rev. H. WELSFORD, on completing
the 50th year of his ministry in
Tewkesbury. 400 Guineas.
To Rev. O. COPELAND, on leaving
Prestwich. Purse.

To Rev. T. ORR, on leaving Mitcham.
Purse.

To Rev. G. C. SMITH, M.A., on leaving Bere Regis. Purse.

To Rev. J. MENZIES, on leaving South Cave. Purse.

The MERCHANTS' LECTURE will be delivered (D.v.) by Rev. T. W. Aveling, on Tuesday, 3rd August, at 12 o'clock, at the Poultry Chapel.