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vital Christianity has far more to do with the heart than the head." We give the concluding passage:

"But here, it may be asked, is there really so much glory in prospect for us, and so much even now within us, and yet so little realization of either? Can this, says an anxious inquirer, be either possible, or even probable? As our Lord, in explaining spiritual things, often made use of earthly representations, and opened not unfrequently the profoundest mysteries of His kingdom, by allusions to the operations of nature, and the ordinary occurrences of human life, so would we here tread in his steps, to make more clear the subject before us. How strikingly does the universe around us illustrate the great truths, which we have been contemplating! Who would suspect that the towering oak, with its sturdy stem and outstretched branches, was once shut up in the diminutive acorn? Or who, in beholding the beauteous and ever-varying plumage of some birds, shaded by every tint of colour, lustrous and sparkling like so many gems in the sun-beam, would suppose that all this richness of nature, inimitable pencilling, lay concealed under the aspect of a cold and often colourless shell? Or who, in glancing the eye over a profusion of beautiful flowers, exceeding in splendour of array even Solomon in all his glory, could have believed that all this profusion of colour is all sketched out in the seed or bulbous root? Now if we discover these wonders in the silent and mysterious workings of nature around us, can we for a moment doubt, or at least continue incredulous to the fact, that already are the seeds of never-ending glory sown within us, of which during the whole of life's weary pilgrimage, for reasons already mentioned, there is little or no outward appearance? To such, therefore, as may still feel doubts on this subject, we can only express ourselves in the language of our Saviour, 'Wherefore dost thou doubt?' If a real Christian, are you not already glorified in your federal Head? And is your glorification in Christ less perfect than any other part of his finished work? Is not a place in the mansions of glory bespoken for you, and think you that place will be vacated, and so Christ's glory be found incomplete, because a member of his mystical body is seen to be wanting! Oh, no! of all that thou gavest me have I lost none, is the language of Him who cannot err, and sooner shall heaven and earth pass away, than one jot or tittle of his unerring Word fail, or fall to the ground!

"But while we would endeavour, by every possible means, under God, to cheer and comfort doubting and desponding Christians, and those who are ready ever to judge better of the state of others than of their own, we would, at the same time, guard against the opposite extreme, viz. that of presuming on future glory, when there is not even so much as a vestige of that glory traceable in the soul now! There is nothing to be enjoyed hereafter, either of Christ or his glory, which does not date itself from the new birth and new life in Christ! The declaration, If any man be in Christ, he is a new ereature,' is as essential to the manifestation of glory, as it is to the being of grace. Every link in the chain of salvation must be preserved entire; if we are faithful to our high trust as a Protestant nation, we may still be permitted to outlive every gathering storm: but if, on the other hand, we are wanting in fidelity to the Lord-if Tractarianism is allowed to spread, without receiving any effectual check from quarters where it might reasonably be expected, the result is inevitable:-the great hope of our land, the visible Church, however she may seem, like a vessel out at sea, to have passed the main in safety, will suffer shipwreck even at the harbour's mouth! Be it, however, our endeavour, as individual members of Christ, to hold fast that which we have already attained.' Be it our wisdom likewise, not only to possess saving knowledge of things which are present, and essential to the life of grace, but also wisely to foresee, and be prepared for all that is to come, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven, and when He shall come to be glorified in His saints, and to be admired in all them that believe!"

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THE DIVINE PANOPLY: or, a Suit of Armour for the Soldier of Christ. With an Introduction. By the Rev. HUGH STOWELL, M.A., Honorary Canon of Chester: and Incumbent of Christ's Church, Salford, Manchester. London: Religious Tract Society. 1846.

THIS elegant little volume, it seems, "is the fruit of the leisure hours of a Christian layman, who is wishful to use the leisure God has given him, for the benefit of the Church." Mr. Stowell's character of it appears to us perfectly just, and will be quite sufficient to introduce it to our readers. He says

"There are not wanting several treatises on the Christian Armour. Some of them have obtained large acceptance, and been of signal service in the Church. Among them Gurnall's comprehensive and elaborate work stands pre-eminent. It is deeply experimental and rich in unction. At the same time, it is needlessly diffuse, and too cumbersome, not to say too costly, for common readers. There is still, therefore, room and need for a manual on the subject, combining brevity with fulness: condensing the excellences of former works into one, and bringing the whole within the reach of poorer disciples. Such, it is believed, the volume which these remarks introduce, will prove. Though a compilation, the materials out of which it has been formed were collected from such various fields, and the plan on which the work has been constructed, is so new, that it may be regarded as, in some sort, an original production. It will be found to contain the pith of Gurnall's voluminous work, together with copious extracts from the writings of Gurney, Scott, Simeon, and other standard divines. Besides which, each section is embellished with a graphic and well-executed illustration of the piece of Armour to which the section relates. Altogether, therefore, it is trusted, that the publication will be found to be as valuable as it is seasonable. At any time seasonable, is it not specially so at the present juncture? For are there not thickening signs that the evil day' is nigh-that we are verging fast on scenes of conflict, and of trial? Yes-are they not begun? 'Who then is on the Lord's side?' Let him gird his armour round him. Let him stand fast in the faith. Let him be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.' Let him not be afraid. If God be for us, who can be against us?'

We ought perhaps just to add, that it is more than a book for poorer disciples," and can hardly have been designed for their use. It is an elegant collection of prose, poetry, and pictorial illustration, got up with much taste and judgment. It seems to us well calculated to allure our educated youth to the study of an important subject, and to assist them not a little in interpreting and applying the figurative portions of Scripture. We wish the pious compiler had given the titles of the works quoted, as well as the names of their authors. It would have added much to the value of the volume as a vehicle of information.

NEW THEOLOGICAL WORKS.

SWITZERLAND and the SWISS CHURCHES; being Notes of a Short Tour, and Notices of the principal Religious Bodies in that Country. By William Lyndsay Alexander, D.D., F.R.S., A.S. Fcap. 8vo., cloth, 5s.

The EXTENT and the MORAL STATISTICS of the BRITISH EMPIRE. A Lecture, delivered before the Young Men's Christian Association. By the Rev. William Arthur. 18mo. sewed, 6d.

The ENGLISH CLERGYMAN; his Commission, Conduct, and Doctrine: A Sermon preached in the Parish Church of Sleaford, at the Visitation of the Right Rev. Father in God, John, Lord Bishop of Lincoln, July 30th, 1846. By the Rev. Henry Ashington, Rector of Kirby-la-Thorpe cum Asgarby. 8vo. sewed, 3s.

CHRIST the MAN of SORROWS. By the Rev. Thomas Bagnall Baker, M.A., Minister of Woburn Chapel. 12mo. cloth, 5s. 6d.

The DUTY of SPONSORS, with Remarks on Baptismal Regeneration. By the Rev. Henry Barfoot, M.A., Vicar of Leake, Lincolnshire. 12mo. sewed, 6d.

The WAY of SALVATION Made Plain, and Illustrated in the Happy Death of a Faithful Minister of Christ. By the Rev. Edward Bickersteth, Rector of Watton, Herts. 18mo., sewed 6d.

HAND-BOOK ROUND JERUSALEM, or Companion to the Model, By the Rev. John Blackburn, Incumbent of Attercliffe. 12mo., 3s. 6d.

A BOOK for WIVES and MOTHERS. By the Author of "A Book for Young Women," &c. 18mo, sewed, 6d. ; cloth, Is.

The CAIRN: a Gathering of Precious Stones from Many Hands. Square half-bound vellum, 10s.

The PATIENCE of CHRIST, being the Substance of a Course of Lectures, delivered during Advent, 1845, in Trinity Church, Belfast; also, in an Appendix, the Incarnation of the Eternal Word, by the Rev. Theophilus Campbell, B.A., Incumbent of Trinity Church, Belfast. 12mo., cloth, 2s. 6d.

The CHURCH and the MEETING-HOUSE; or, a Layman's Plea for Episcopal Authority. 12mo., sewed, 2s.

A CHARGE delivered at the Visitation of the Archdeacon of Oxford, 1846. By Charles C. Clerke, B.D., Archdeacon of Oxford. 8vo., sewed, 6d.

COMFORT in AFFLICTION. Derived from the Holy Scriptures. Square cloth, sewed, 6d.

LUTHER and the REFORMATION. A Lecture delivered before the Young Men's Christian Association. By the Rev. John Cumming, D.D. 18mo, sewed, 6d.

The SUPREMACY of the SCRIPTURES the Divine Rule of Religion. By the Rev. James Davies. With a Recommendatory Letter, by the Rev. J. Pye Smith, D.D. 12mo., cloth, 5s. 6d.

LETTERS on Tractarian Secession to Popery: with Remarks on Mr. Newman's Principle of Development, Dr. Moehler's Symbolism, and the adduced Evidence in favour of the Romish practice of Mariolatry. By George Stanley Faber, B.D., Master of Sherburn Hospital, and Prebendary of Salisbury. 18mo, cloth, 3s.

A GUIDE to FAMILY DEVOTION; in a Series of Supplications, Prayers, and Thanksgivings: intended for the use of the Godly. 12mo., cloth, 2s. 6d.

The GERMAN REFORMATION of the NINETEENTH CENTURY; or, a Sketch of the Rise, Progress, and Present Position of those who have recently separated themselves from the Church of Rome. With a short Notice of Protestantism in Prussia, Austria, Bavaria, and the Prussian Baltic Provinces. By the German Correspondent of the Continental Echo. 8vo., cloth, 9s.

FIRST STEPS in GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.-Part I. The Starry Heavens. 16mo., cloth, 1s.

EXPLANATION of the CHURCH CATECHISM; containing Sections on Man's Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Sanctification: with Scripture Proofs: to which is added, A short Liturgy and Prayers, for the use of Schools and Families. By Thomas O. Fry, B.A. 2d edition, fcap. cloth, 2s.

COMPENDIUM of the HISTORY of DOCTRINES. By K. R. Hagenbach, Dr. and Professor of Theology in the University of Basle. Translated by Carl W. Buch. Vol. 1, 8vo. (Edinburgh) cloth, 10s. 6d.

The TEMPLE: Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations. By George Herbert, late Orator of the University of Cambridge. 32mo., cloth, 2s. 6d.

LANETON PARSONAGE: a Tale for Children on the Practical Use of a Portion of the Church Catechism. By the Author of "Amy Herbert," &c. Edited by the Rev. W. Sewell. 2d edition, fcp., cloth, 5s.

LEANING on the BELOVED: or Coming up from the Wilderness. By the Author of the "Infant Altar." 32mo., sewed, 4d.

RECOLLECTIONS of an INDIAN MISSIONARY. By the Rev. C. B. Leupolt, Missionary of the Church Missionary Society, at Benares, in North India. 12mo., cloth, 3s. 6d.

A CHARGE to the Clergy of the Diocese of Lincoln, by John, Lord Bishop of Lincoln, delivered at the triennial visitation in 1846. Published by request of the Clergy. 8vo., sewed, ls. 6d.

The Annual FESTIVALS of the JEWS considered in their Prophetic Character. In Six Lectures. By the Rev. Josiah B. Lowe, A.B., Rector of Clontuskart and Assistant Chaplain to the Magdalen Asylum. Fcp. 8vo., cloth, 2s. 6d.

LIFE of LUTHER. 18mo., cloth gilt, 10d.; sewed, 6d. Tract Society's Monthly Volume.

DISCOURSES to YOUTH. To the Almost Christian. Preached in Westminster Chapel, Lord's Day, August 9th, 1846. By Samuel Martin, Minister of the above Chapel. 2d series, No. 10, 12mo., sewed, 3d.

MONUMENTA RITUALIA ECCLESIÆ ANGLICANÆ; or, Occasional Offices of the Church of England, according to the ancient use of Salisbury: the Prymer in English, and other Prayers and Forms. With Dissertations and Notes. By the Rev. William Maskell, M.A. 2 vols. 8vo., cloth, 30s.

REMARKS on CHRISTIAN EDUCATION in INDIA. By the Rev. J. W. Neat, B.A. 8vo., sewed, 2s.

ANCIENT EGYPT; her Testimony to the Truth of the Bible: being an interpretation of the Inscriptions and Pictures which remain upon her Tombs and Temples. By William Osburn, jun., Member of the Council of the Royal Society of Literature. 8vo., illustrated by very numerous engravings and coloured plates, cloth, 14s.

UNIVERSAL REDEMPTION, distinctly taught in the Word of God, and the Standard Doctrines of the Church of England. By Edward Parker, Vicar of Stoke Gifford. Sewed, 6d.

ORDINATION VOWS; practically considered in a Series of Sermons. By Thomas Parry, D.D., Lord Bishop of Barbadoes. 12mo., sewed, 2s. 6d.

PICTURE WORSHIP and Image Adoration proved to be the certain consequences of introducing Pictures into Churches; with a Brief Sketch of their Rise and Progress in the Romish Church. By a Clergyman of the Church of England. 12mo., cloth, 3s. A PLEA for the OUTCASTS of ISRAEL. By Philo-Rhoma. 18mo., sewed, 6d. The PROPHECY on OLIVET; or Matthew xxiv. and xxv. expounded. Part I. 12mo., sewed, 4d.

The RELIGIOUS WORLD; or, These last Perilous Times. 12mo., cloth, 5s.

THE

CHURCHMAN'S MONTHLY REVIEW

AND CHRONICLE.

NOVEMBER, 1846.

THE MISSION OF THE COMFORTER. By AUGUSTUS W. HARE, M.A. Two vols. oct. London: J. W. Parker. 1846.

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THE two volumes which we are about to review, from the pen Archdeacon Hare, are a valuable present to the Church of Christ. The first consists of sermons. Of these the first five give the title to the volume" The Mission of the Comforter." They were preached before the University of Cambridge in the year 1840. The remaining Sermons are, one preached at Lambeth, on the Consecration of the Bishop of St. David's; one preached before the Chichester Diocesan Association, "On the Unity of the Church," and introduced by a letter to Archdeacon Manning,―a letter of extraordinary vigour and beauty, distinguishing between uniformity and unity, which Archdeacon Manning, in a Charge previously delivered, had confounded as inseparable and identical, the one being merely the outward form of the other-an idea which our author most successfully overthrows; the next sermon is one on behalf of Schools, preached in Chichester Cathedral; the next to that a Missionary Sermon, dedicated to the Earl of Chichester, as the President of the Church Missionary Society; and the last is, "The Walk of Good Works," preached before the Rugby Church Association, in 1843. Thus it will be seen that there are but ten Sermons in the whole volume; but they each exceed the ordinary length, being delivered on special and important occasions. The fact of their being so delivered must be kept in mind by the reader, to account in some measure for the style,

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