preciated, not only among the poor but the rich. An addition is made in the form of questions attached to each little Dialogue, which must tend to impress its contents on the young reader's mind. Indeed, no one can read a few pages without being struck with the fullest conviction that the work is a single-eyed, prayerful effort to impart instruction of the first importance to a class where it is always greatly needed, and now alas! doubly so, since false teachers are creeping in every where, and poisoning the streams at which the poor lambs of the flock drink. All the subtlety of Jesuitism, we mean deliberately to say of sworn Jesuits at this time ministering in the Church of England, and teaching in her colleges, is at work to make a general shipwreck of the faith throughout this land. We implore our friends to place no book in the hands of the young which they have not examined carefully. The trade is thriving, and many are circulating for filthy lucre's sake the yet more filthy wares of Rome's reviving mart. We use the word with reference especially to the "filthy rags" of man's righteousness, which are the staple commodity of that market, combined with the ceremonial toys of her well-stored shop, wherewith the sappers and miners are decking the walls of our ecclesiastical buildings, and giving theatrical effect to our services, in order to divert attention from the fearful progress they are making among the foundations. We again repeat that the "Cottage Dialogues" of D. H. W. are no less timely than intrinsically valuable at this season. Many a poor child will now receive a poisoned holiday gift, recommended by its illuminated title, ruled pages, and hieroglyphical devices.

A BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE FIRST EPISTLE OF ST. JOHN. By Alexander S. Patterson, Minister of Autchesontown Church, Glasgow. -Whytes.

A few notes, from which a series of lectures were preached by the author on this beautiful epistle. They are quite simple, sound, and just, and furnish very wholesome food for meditation.

NARRATIVE OF A MISSION OF INQUIRY TO THE JEWS FROM THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND, in 1839. Second Edition.-Whyte and Co.

Let it never be forgotten that of Gentile Churches, Scotland's Church was the FIRST to send men to seek the welfare of the children of Israel. The Kirk sent messengers, who have committed to paper the result of their investigations. They say they "had only one object in view during their journey, namely, to see the real condition and character of God's ancient people, and to observe whatever might contribute to interest others in their cause," and again," If the Church of Scotland in these perilous times 'take hold of the skirt of the Jew,' God may remember her for Zion's sake." Ay, and He will.

The spirit that animated these good men was most lovely there is a deep respectful tenderness towards the seed of Abraham, shewing itself alike in their intercourse with, and in their remarks concern

ing them, that is peculiarly worthy of imitation. Christians in general do not sufficiently notice the fact that the Lord is now evidently taking away the reproach of his people, and a most unseemly tone of superiority, or at best of compassionate consideration for the Jew is yet sustained among us. This ought not to be, and it cannot long be; for as a lion, and as a great lion, the people shall soon be roused up, and some who now think little of the couching monarch will tremble at his roar. This we speak nationally and politically; spiritually, no Gentile can look down upon a Jew, unless from stilts of his own clumsy manufacturing. We go along with our Scottish brethren in their wanderings over the land; and we deeply reverence their feelings. The descriptive part of the book is vivid; the devotional part is truly spiritual; the information acquired by them is of first-rate importance: and the manner in which they communicate it adds value to the whole. This edition divides the one bulky volume into two handsome octavos, and a more interesting library book we do not know where to find.

THE GREAT PHYSICIAN: the connection of diseases and remedies with the truths of Revelation. By John Gardner, Surgeon.-Hatchards.

ORIGINALITY is the main feature of this book: but at the same time its least recommendation. Elevated piety, sound philosophy, and great professional acumen distinguish it. The style is unaffected, calm, elegant: the work bears the impress of a mind deeply JANUARY, 1843.

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engaged in the investigation of natural phenomena by the light of revealed truth, and therefore beholding and pourtraying them in those full proportions of beauty, grandeur and symmetry, over which the darkness of the natural man throws a veil of obscurity. We sincerely hope the author will pursue his plan, as marked out for further development; and meantime we request all our friends to bring the work under the notice of their medical acquaintance, more especially the youthful students of the science. We do not subscribe to Mr. Gardner's evident opinion on the subject of modern Geology: we repudiate the system in toto; but it is a point where Christians may agree to differ. With regard to Mesmerism, we most heartily concur in his indignant exposure of it, as a vile deception; at the same time believing, which he does not, that satanic agency is sometimes connected with it, more closely than with every ordinary lie. We wish all success to this truly Christian Volume.

WE are now going to notice some books en masse, as safe and profitable; for as this season will doubtless prove a great seed-time of error, it is something to be able to point out a few of good tendency.

"SABBATH STUDIES, upon life, death," &c. By the Author of "A Synopsis of the Evidences of Christianity." (Macardy.) A small book, interesting, and scriptural.

"CHRISTIAN HAPPINESS considered in its relation to men, families and Churches." By E. Mannering. (Snow.) Is ditto. We believe the Author is a Dissenting Minister. So was John Flavel, so were Owen, Baxter, and a host of shining lights,

"THE NORWOOD SCHOOLS." (Roake and Varty.) is a most interesting statement by the Rev. Joseph Brown, M.A., the Chaplain, of the system pursued towards the eleven hundred poor children always resident in the Establishment, paupers, rescued from the prison-walls of the union workhouses-We utterly abhor the New Poor Law; and this seems to be such a redeeming trait, through the Lord's merciful interposition, and by the humane earnestness of the Chaplain, that we are willing to bring it forward. We do not in all points exactly go along with the Author, but we highly respect his zeal and love, as shewn in this very interesting little statement,

"SYNOPSIS of the Evidences of Christianity." Joseph Macardy. Second Edition. Powerfully written, clear and distinct,

"THE LITURGY of the Church of England explained." In three volumes, and the Collects, &c. By Mrs, S. Maddock. (Houlston and Co.) Are very useful auxiliaries to mothers in teaching their children. They have passed through several editions, and the profits go to Jerusalem. We wish, however, that the truly estimable authoress would expunge the silly story of the gospel being first introduced into Britain by the Popish Monk sent over by Gregory. It is wholly untrue: Augustine was OPPOSED by the true