in 1854-58, but published only in 1863, abstain altogether from the investigation of principles, and are wholly occupied with the consideration of predictions on particular subjects and their fulfilment. They can scarcely be said to meet the demands of such a critical age as the present, and though replete with good sense and just observations, they bring no fresh contribution to the objects we have here more particularly in view. The recent Lectures on Daniel by Dr Pusey are entitled to be mentioned as containing an able and learned vindication of the genuineness and authenticity of a much assailed portion of the prophetic writings; but from their apologetic aim, they have to do chiefly with the inspired character of the book, and, only as subsidiary to this, treat of its contents or of prophecy in general. In certain parts, the author's theological position appears to some extent to bias his judgment, and to dispose him (especially in respect to the antichrist), to seek for a species of fulfilment which prophecy, I am convinced, when consistently interpreted, does not warrant. But in what may be regarded as his more direct object, the volume forms a seasonable and important contribution.
In many points, which respect the prophetical future, uniformity of opinion can only be expected to be the growth of time; and for what is here written upon them, I ask nothing more than an impartial and patient consideration.