Offences in the Ministry, a Stumbling Block to Christians;' and Religion the Humanizer of Man, and Support of Society: two Visitation Sermons. By Augustus Wm. Hare, Rector of Alton Barnes, Wilts.

BOTH these sermons must be most warmly and earnestly commended to general attention. The first is not only a most valuable exhortation to the clergy to avoid the offences most likely to injure their cause, but is a beautiful specimen of the manner in which a delicate and difficult subject can be handled by à Christian gentleman and scholar, not only without giving offence, but so as to give high gratification to all who read or hear what he says. The offences to which Mr. Hare especially and rightly points attention, are unnecessary separations on account of trifling differences and worldly-mindedness. One can easily imagine how these subjects could be treated so as to offend every body, and please and profit no one. Mr. Hare's Christian feelings and refined taste have enabled him exactly to reverse this operation.

The second Sermon is a very powerful, and, in many respects, original exposure of the doctrine of Expediency.

Selections from the Old Testament; or, the Religion, Morality, and Piety of the Hebrew Scripture; arranged under heads. By Sarah Austin. London : Wilson.

1833.

MRS. AUSTIN'S preface is so pleasing and modest as almost to disarm criticism. Nor, in truth, is there any thing to criticise, so to speak, in her work; for what she has undertaken she has done very well. But it is a very doubtful point whether the undertaking is itself well judged. The picking out from the various and very different books of the Old Testament passages containing the same sentiments, and making them up into a continuous series of sentences, so as to form chapters and books, is not one which is free from objection. The one great excellence of the Bible morality is, in truth, the detached form in which it comes, its mixture with events, with reflections, with prophecy, and with warnings. And besides, for many purposes, it is very desirable and necessary to remember, not only a sentiment, but where it is, what gave rise to it, and what it enforces. These benefits are done away with by a selection like this, especially as the references are not given.

Manual of Prayers for the Afflicted. By the Rev. T. H. Horue. London: Cadell. 1833.

THIS is really a very excellent manual of prayers, principally selected from the best of our ancient divines, or else couched entirely in the words of scripture; with a practical essay on affliction, abridged from Sir M. Håle. It may be fairly recommended to general use.

Select Library, Vol. VI. Lives of Eminent Missionaries, Vol. I. By J. Carne, Esq. London: Fisher and Co.

THE lives in this volume are those of Eliot, Ziegenbalg, Schwartz, Hans Egede, some of the early Moravian missionaries,-Kiernander, Hocker, and Andes. They are full of interest. Of the life of that venerable apostle Schwartz nothing need be said; but there are really some of the others scarcely inferior to it in interest, especially that of Eliot, the first preacher to the North American Indians, which is almost a romance. Mr. Carne is a very agreeable writer, and we shall be very glad to see the remaining volumes of his work.

THEOLOGICAL LIBRARY. Vol. III. History of the Reformed Religion in France. By the Rev. E. Smedley. Rivingtons.

THIS volume is one of the most remarkable specimens which the present day

affords of easy, clear, and pleasant narrative. It is well worthy (and one could not say more) of the author of the "History of Venice" in the Family Library, a delightful work indeed. They, too, who look beyond the surface, will find that Mr. Smedley is not only a delightful writer, but a great reader. His notes give ample proof of his industry, of the extent of his researches, and of his wide acquaintance with the best original sources of information. The history is carried down to the tragedy of St. Barthelemi.

A Popular Guide to the Observation of Nature. By R. Mudie. London: Whittaker and Treacher. 1833. (Constable's Miscellany, Vol. LXVII.) THIS Volume should, as the author observes, be rather called Inducements to observe Nature; and he attempts to give this inducement by well-chosen instances of the pleasant instruction which that observation affords. We like both the plan, the choice of observations, and the author's style and

manner.

Biblical Cabinet. Vol. II. Edinburgh: Clark.

THIS Volume contains a good essay on the language of Palestine in our Lord's time, by Pfannkuche; another by Planck, on the language of the New Testament; a third by Tholuck, on the interpretation of the Old Testament, in some of which one cannot by any means agree; and a fourth by Beckhaus, on the Tropical Language of the New Testament, of which it is no disparagement to say, that it is very much like most essays on that subject, viz., that it finally leaves all to the reader's good sense and discrimination. It is to be hoped that this undertaking will succeed, especially if the editors can, by such essays as Planck's, turn attention to the criticism of the New Testament, a subject miserably neglected. The Editor would find a good many German essays translated in an American work called the "Biblical Repertory."

Memorials of Oxford. No. II.

THIS second number more than keeps the promise of the first, for instead of three, it has actually five wood cuts, besides two plates from Le Keux's exquisite drawings. The first of these represents one of the most graceful and beautiful buildings of its style-the Chapter House of Christ Church, Oxford. The extraordinary cheapness and the excellence of this work were noticed before.

Address delivered at the commencement of the Medical Session at King's College; Oct. 1st, 1832. By Professor Green.

A MAGAZINE Reviewer occasionally meets with a work of such sterling excellence, that he bitterly regrets his inability to do it justice for want of room. This is especially the case as to Professor Green's lecture. It is a work of a very high order indeed. No doubt, idle people will denounce it as obscure, because it wants no small attention to follow the reasonings by which Professor Green shews the unity of all science-defines what science is-shews how knowledge by observation dwells by the side of it-how the applied real sciences are the offspring of pure science and scientific observation-how the application of science to the needs of a social state constitutes a profession→→→ and how the three great professions are bound by a vital connexion. these reasonings well deserve attention, and too much respect cannot be felt or exprest for the lofty tone and high principles of this remarkable lecture— for the veneration which it displays for religion-for the beauty and goodfeeling of the tribute which it pays to the peculiar advantages of the elder Universities, and the justice and clearness with which it shews what may be expected from an institution like King's College. Nothing better can be

But

wished to that Institution, which is prospering exceedingly, than the advantage of such Professors as Mr. Green in every department, and nothing would do the public mind more good than the patient consideration of essays like his.

Arrowsmith's Grammar of Modern Geography (with a Praxis), for the use of King's College: 1832.

THE same character may fairly be given of this as of the sister work on Ancient Geography, that they do credit to the name of Arrowsmith, from the accuracy and quantity of the information given, and the excellence of the maps, though necessarily small.

A New History, Description, and Survey of London and Westminster. By W. Smith. London: Wilson. 1832. First Part.

THIS Volume contains a great deal of useful and curious antiquarian matter at a very low price, with a great deal which is interesting on the foundation of London churches, &c. It wants more care and attention in composition, which is often so incorrect and careless as to have neither grammar nor meaning,-a condition in which cheap books must often be. But it is right to say, that though coming from the same office as that tissue of falsehood, the Black Book, and other abominations of the same kind, it appears to contain nothing objectionable in any shape or way.

(With criticisms on the style of By T. K. Hervey. Relfe and

Illustrations of Modern Sculpture. No. II. each subject, and a poetical illustration.) Unwin; Tilt; and Moon, Boys, and Graves. THIS work has been already noticed, and must be noticed again, as one of the most remarkable, at once, for cheapness, splendour, and interest, which has appeared even in these days. The subjects of this number are very pleasingChantrey's Resignation, Baily's Maternal Love, and Thorwaldsen's Hebe. The character given of Mr. Chantrey as of one who looks to his own times, for his subject and his inspiration, is very just. Mr. Chantrey is quite right too. A modern sculptor cannot give us an Apollo, because his feelings cannot be those of an ancient. The extreme beauty and finish of the engravings, the happy choice of the subjects, the justice done to our modern sculptors, and the value both of the prose and poetry, give this work every claim to commendation.

CHURCH REFORM. No. III.

(Continued from No. ix., p. 299.)

WHEN the poet observed that Æschylus said the same thing twice over, he certainly did not intend any compliment by his observation; and yet, without quixotizing in defence of Æschylus on that occasion, one may venture to observe, that saying the same thing, not twice, but ten times over again, is very often not only very wise, but very necessary. More especially in times when men are led by their passions, or their fears, to adopt certain conclusions, or certain lines of conduct, they are so utterly disinclined to hear what makes against those conclusions or conduct, that it can only be by Eschylus's plan, by saying the same thing over ten times, and vociferating it with all

affords of easy, clear, and pleasant narrative. It is well worthy (and one could not say more) of the author of the "History of Venice" in the Family Library, a delightful work indeed. They, too, who look beyond the surface, will find that Mr. Smedley is not only a delightful writer, but a great reader. His notes give ample proof of his industry, of the extent of his researches, and of his wide acquaintance with the best original sources of information. The history is carried down to the tragedy of St. Barthelemi.

A Popular Guide to the Observation of Nature. By R. Mudie. London : Whittaker and Treacher. 1833. (Constable's Miscellany, Vol. LXVII.) THIS Volume should, as the author observes, be rather called Inducements to observe Nature; and he attempts to give this inducement by well-chosen instances of the pleasant instruction which that observation affords. We like both the plan, the choice of observations, and the author's style and

manner.

Biblical Cabinet. Vol. II. Edinburgh: Clark.

THIS Volume contains a good essay on the language of Palestine in our Lord's time, by Pfannkuche; another by Planck, on the language of the New Testament; a third by Tholuck, on the interpretation of the Old Testament, in some of which one cannot by any means agree; and a fourth by Beckhaus, on the Tropical Language of the New Testament, of which it is no disparagement to say, that it is very much like most essays on that subject, viz., that it finally leaves all to the reader's good sense and discrimination. It is to be hoped that this undertaking will succeed, especially if the editors can, by such essays as Planck's, turn attention to the criticism of the New Testament, a subject miserably neglected. The Editor would find a good many German essays translated in an American work called the "Biblical Repertory."

Memorials of Oxford. No. II.

THIS second number more than keeps the promise of the first, for instead of three, it has actually five wood cuts, besides two plates from Le Keux's exquisite drawings. The first of these represents one of the most graceful and beautiful buildings of its style-the Chapter House of Christ Church, Oxford. The extraordinary cheapness and the excellence of this work were noticed before.

Address delivered at the commencement of the Medical Session at King's College; Oct. 1st, 1832. By Professor Green.

A MAGAZINE Reviewer occasionally meets with a work of such sterling excellence, that he bitterly regrets his inability to do it justice for want of room. This is especially the case as to Professor Green's lecture. It is a work of a very high order indeed. No doubt, idle people will denounce it as obscure, because it wants no small attention to follow the reasonings by which Professor Green shews the unity of all science-defines what science is-shews how knowledge by observation dwells by the side of it-how the applied real sciences are the offspring of pure science and scientific observation-how the application of science to the needs of a social state constitutes a profession— and how the three great professions are bound by a vital connexion. these reasonings well deserve attention, and too much respect cannot be felt or exprest for the lofty tone and high principles of this remarkable lecture— for the veneration which it displays for religion-for the beauty and goodfeeling of the tribute which it pays to the peculiar advantages of the elder Universities, and the justice and clearness with which it shews what may be expected from an institution like King's College. Nothing better can be

But

wished to that Institution, which is prospering exceedingly, than the advantage of such Professors as Mr. Green in every department, and nothing would do the public mind more good than the patient consideration of essays like his.

Arrowsmith's Grammar of Modern Geography (with a Praxis), for the use of King's College: 1832.

THE same character may fairly be given of this as of the sister work on Ancient Geography, that they do credit to the name of Arrowsmith, from the accuracy and quantity of the information given, and the excellence of the maps, though necessarily small.

A New History, Description, and Survey of London and Westminster. By W. Smith. London: Wilson. 1832. First Part.

THIS Volume contains a great deal of useful and curious antiquarian matter at a very low price, with a great deal which is interesting on the foundation of London churches, &c. It wants more care and attention in composition, which is often so incorrect and careless as to have neither grammar nor meaning,—a condition in which cheap books must often be. But it is right to say, that though coming from the same office as that tissue of falsehood, the Black Book, and other abominations of the same kind, it appears to contain nothing objectionable in any shape or way.

(With criticisms on the style of By T. K. Hervey. Relfe and

Illustrations of Modern Sculpture. No. II. each subject, and a poetical illustration.) Unwin; Tilt; and Moon, Boys, and Graves. THIS work has been already noticed, and must be noticed again, as one of the most remarkable, at once, for cheapness, splendour, and interest, which has appeared even in these days. The subjects of this number are very pleasingChantrey's Resignation, Baily's Maternal Love, and Thorwaldsen's Hebe. The character given of Mr. Chantrey as of one who looks to his own times, for his subject and his inspiration, is very just. Mr. Chantrey is quite right too. A modern sculptor cannot give us an Apollo, because his feelings cannot be those of an ancient. The extreme beauty and finish of the engravings, the happy choice of the subjects, the justice done to our modern sculptors, and the value both of the prose and poetry, give this work every claim to commendation.

WHEN the poet observed that Æschylus said the same thing twice over, he certainly did not intend any compliment by his observation; and yet, without quixotizing in defence of Æschylus on that occasion, one may venture to observe, that saying the same thing, not twice, but ten times over again, is very often not only very wise, but very necessary. More especially in times when men are led by their passions, or their fears, to adopt certain conclusions, or certain lines of conduct, they are so utterly disinclined to hear what makes against those conclusions or conduct, that it can only be by Eschylus's plan, by saying the same thing over ten times, and vociferating it with all