GENEVA AND OXFORD, a Discourse delivered at the Opening Meeting of the Theological School of Geneva, Oct. 3, 1842. By J. H. Merle D'Aubigne, President. Author of "The history of the Great Reformation," &c. With an Introduction by the Rev. E. Bickersteth, M.A. Rector of Watton, Herts. -Seeley and Burnside.

WE were just able, in our last, to name this book, which reached us too late for a regular notice. The readers of the work on the Reformation, would be prepared for something remarkable from the pen of its Author; but vivid and energetic as he is in his masterly production, we will match this brief corruscation against the finest portion of it that can be singled out. Extreme simplicity of arrangement, close adherence to his original propositions, and a most triumphant completion of the argument, mark the piece. He has placed in most marvellously clear contrast, the falsehood of the system which is, as it glories in avowing itself, pre-eminently anti-Protestant; and which is indeed only a more mean, perfidious and mocking form of Popery, than the original thing at Rome. We never saw Puseyism in so wretchedly contemptible a character of wickedness, as when reading this noble little treatise by a foreigner. Looking the other day into a work of great repute among the Tractarians, Wheatley on the Common Prayer, we were struck by the continual lamentations of that semi-popish divine on the many mischievous interferences of Martin Bucer, but for whom, it should seem, we should now be praying for the dead, and equalling if not exceeding the enor

mities of the Scottish Mass-book. We recognized the merciful hand of God in bringing his servants from other lands to the rescue of our most holy faith, in former days: and we praise. Him now, that while treachery abounds to a fearful extent among the sworn ministers of his word, who are labouring to bring their native country again under the accursed yoke of Rome, faithful pastors from afar are raised up to the comfort of His betrayed flock, and they will be gathered and fed, despite of the utmost efforts of the enemy; while the hands of faithful pastors at home will be so strengthened, that neither hopes of earthly advancement and gain, nor apprehension of anything that man can do against them, will discourage them in the narrow, but safe and happy path, of zealous fidelity to their people and to their God.

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LETTERS AND BIOGRAPHY OF NEFF, Protestant Missionary in Switzerland, the department of Isere, and the High Alps. Translated from the French of M. Bost; by Margaret Anne Wyatt, Author of a translation from the German of a Memoir of John Huss.-Seeley and Burnside.

FELIX NEFF died in 1829, in the very bloom of life, having done more in the cause of the Gospel than many a Missionary has opportunity of attempting in three or four times the same number of years that he devoted to the work. His labours were indeed abundant; his perils and sufferings such as are not often encountered, even by the most devoted of the

Lord's servants. Entering the ranks of the army, attaining only to a serjeantcy, and preserving to the last the simplicity of speech, and plain manliness of deportment that one naturally associates with the idea of such a person, he comes before us recommended on grounds most truly apostolic, although opposed at his outset, and often hindered on his shining path, as a schismatical layman, intruding into another man's office. It is a most engaging, interesting, encouraging book; and could never be more valuable than at this juncture.

SACRED LYRICS. By Richard Huie, M. D.— Johnstone.

MOMENTS intervening between the arduous duties of a most important profession, devoted to God in some of the sweetest lays imaginable. The spirit breathing through them is lovely, and many of them may claim a high rank as poetical compositions. What a contrast is presented to the mind, when contemplating the Christian Physician in juxta-position with the wretched materialist in the same calling! We have been greatly privileged in friendship with' several of the former class; and we hesitate not to say that their light shines with a brilliancy and effect not easily attained to in other walks of life. Indeed, they are called to look upon so much black darkness, and to administer consolation under such poignant sorrows, that we may believe the oeconomy of grace makes special provision to gift them accordingly. Personally we do not know Dr. Huie; but

looking on him through the pages of this very sweet little book, we must regard him with much Christian affection and respect. We doubt whether there be a more touchingly, exquisitely tender and beautiful little poem than that beginning,

O think, that, while you're weeping here,

His hand a golden harp is stringing.'

The greater number of the pieces are on scriptural subjects: deep scriptural and spiritual feeling pervades them all.

USEFUL HINTS TO TEACHERS. Published under the direction of the Committee of the Home and Colonial Infant School Society.-Nisbet and Co.

THE direction above-named is ample guarantee for the excellence of the hints. We do not know a better regulated Society, or one that is engaged in a better work. This modest pamphlet will be a great help to those who conduct early education.

TRACTS FOR THE PEOPLE. A course of lectares on the general coincidence of the peculiar doctrines of the Tractarians with those of the Church of Rome. By the Rev. M. M. Foye, M.A., Curate of the parish of St. Martin's, Birmingham.-L. and G. Seeley.

THIS is really an important work. Moderate in size, it contains much weighty argument, and follows up

most successfully the examination into these pestilent doctrines. It exhibits great research, care, sobriety and truthfulness: and is expressed in the authoritative tone becoming a minister of the everlasting gospel, earnestly contending for the faith. We cordially recommend it.

We have seen a very able letter, by that excellent pastor the Rev. H. Bonar, of Kelso, addressed to his flock, on the subject of the present disruption in the Scottish Church. (Nisbet and Co.) We have not said much on this painful topic, but certainly our sympathies are enlisted on the side which Mr. Bonar so ably advocates. The Rev. T. A. Wallace, of Hawick, has also published a similar tract, entitled, "Reasons for concurring in the resolutions of the Convocation." The Rev. James Hamilton, of the Scottish Church, Regent Square, has, however, made a different appeal, by addressing the people of England on this interesting topic; and we must say his tract, entitled "The Harp on the Willows," is one of the most beautiful things we have met with. It makes the matter plain to the capacity of a child; and is withal touching, persuasive, and convincing in a high degree. We earnestly wish him success, in awakening the sympathy of English Christians,

"THE Beacon of Hope, at the present crisis," by a Presbyter of the Church of England (Nisbet and Co.) is a nice little Tract, in relation to the coming of the Lord.