PUBLISHED AND FOR SALE BY GOULD, KENDALL AND LINCOLN, ANTIOCH; OR, INCREASE OF MORAL POWER IN THE CHURCH OF CHRIST. By Rev. P. CHURCH. With an Introductory Essay, by Rev. BARON STOW. "Here is a volume which will make a greater stir than any didactic work that has been issued for many a day. It is a book of close and consecutive thought, and treats of subjects which are of the deepest interest, at the present time, to the churches of this country. The author is favorably known to the religious public, as an original thinker, and a forcible writer,-his style is lucid and vigorous. The Introduction, by Mr. Stow, adds much to the value and attractions of the volume."-Chr. Reflector. "By some this book will be condemned, by many it will be read with pleasure, because it analyzes and renders tangible, principles that have been vaguely conceived in many minds, reluctantly promulgated and hesitatingly believed. We advise our brethren to read the book, and judge for themselves."-Baptist Record. "It is the work of an original thinker, on a subject of great practical interest to the church. It is replete with suggestions, which, in our view, are eminently worthy of consideration."-Phil. Chr. Observer. "This is a philosophical essay, denoting depth of thinking, and great originality. *** He does not doubt, but asserts, and carries along the matter with his argument, until the difference of opinion with which the reader started with the writer is forgotten by the former, in admiration of the warmth and truthfulness of the latter."-Phil. U. S. Gazette. PENTECOST. OR, THE SOLE EFFICIENCY OF CONVERTING THE WORLD. By Rev. P. CHURCH, author of "Antioch." Contents-Evangelical Enterprise-Scale on which to graduate Man's Efficiency in it. Part 1. Nature of the Energy which the Believer is to expect from Christ. Part 2. The Forms under which this Heavenly Energy manifests itself. Part 3. Means of securing enlarged Measures of this Energy upon ourselves. "One desire in the writer predominates over all others; that Christians generally, may rise to a just appreciation of the unspeakable blessings treasured up for them in Christ; that all men may see the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints." THE APOSTOLICAL AND PRIMITIVE CHURCH; Popular in its Form of Government, and Simple in its Mode of Berlin, Germany. I vol. 12mo. An important and very interesting work. Just published. From the Bibliotheca Sacra, Vol. 2, No. 2. "This is the title of a new work upon our table from the pen of one who enjoys a high reputation in this country and in Europe. Appearing from such a source, at this time, and devoted to such topics as are indicated in its title, it can hardly fail of attracting much more attention than is usually accorded to publications of a similar kind. Many, we are sure, will feel that this unpretending duodecimo goes far toward supplying a very obvious deficiency in our ecclesiastical history. Most of the topics upon which Mr. Coleman touches in this volume, have indeed been ably handled by others. But some such book as this was yet needed, as a convenient manual for frequent use, as a repository of the results to which patient and extended investigation will lead, and as a guide to sources of information with which some are not very familiar and which many have not the requisite time thoroughly to explore for themselves. There are some cardinal points on the subject of church polity which ought to be clearly expounded in a popular and attractive form, not so much for the benefit of the few as of the many. Unlettered men, and even some who are called men of letters, need to be enlightened and fortified, in this way, against the pretensions of error. "We are free to express the opinion that Mr. Coleman has done more than any other writer toward meeting the wants of the churches in this respect. His book is decidedly better adapted than any other with which we are acquainted to take this place in our libraries; he has brought together much valuable and well-authenticated information, and has presented the whole in an acceptable form. "Mr. Coleman was well qualified to write on the topics here discussed, by the studies in which he had been zealously engaged for several years, and which as embodied in his Christian Antiquities have already gained him a high reputation both at home and abroad. He has written, too, in the present case, under the most favorable circumstances, having had access to the best original authorities, and being favored with the personal counsel of the first ecclesiastical historian of the age His production shows convincingly that none of these facilities have been neglected, He has evidently spared no pains to make his treatise answer the high expectations which his learning and advantages justified us in entertain. ing with regard to it. The chapter on 'The Equality of Bishops and Presbyters' in the primitive churches, is one of the best specimens of convincing cumulative argumentation upon this topic with which we have ever met. The success with which he has traced the rise of Episcopacy,' through its various stages, is complete. The disasters which befel the churches in consequence of this revolution in their government are well detailed. And every position which is taken is so amply fortified by the best authorities, that the work cannot be read without profit, or answered without difficulty." 2 The Scripture Doctrine of Church Order and Government. One volume. 18mo. Cloth. Contents-Introduction.-Church, definition of the term-Constitution of the Churches-First Christian Church, in its incipient StateThe Church at Jerusalem--The Church at Antioch-Organization of the Churches-Government of the Churches-The True Idea of Church Discipline. Part 1. Formative Church Discipline.-Terms of Church Membership-Importance and necessity of Maintaining Formative Discipline -Formative Measures. Part 2. Corrective Church Discipline-Power of the Churches to Maintain Corrective Discipline-Limitations of the Power of Discipline-Obligation of the Churches to Maintain Corrective Discipline-Objects of Corrective Discipline-Spirit in which Corrective Discipline should be conducted-The Law of Corrective DisciplineOffences demanding Corrective Discipline-The Process of Corrective Discipline-The First Admonition-The Second Admonition-The Final Act of Discipline-Treatment of the Excommunicated-Restoration of the Penitent-Conclusion. The following recommendatory notes from individuals residing in the vicinity of the Author, were received by the Publishers with the manuscript of the work. From the Professors in Hamilton Literary and Theol. Institution. "We have carefully perused the most important parts of the manuscript, and the result has been highly gratifying. The work is characterized by great sobriety and caution. We believe the views it presents to be scriptural; and that where they are not supported by the direct and and positive declaration of the word of God, they are, at least, sustained by the general spirit of the teachings of Christ and his apostles. Such a work as this, we think, is greatly needed; it is well adapted to promote correct views and uniformity of practice in relation to the subject of which it treats. We cordially recommend it to the careful perusal of the members of our churches. J. S. MAGINNIS, T. J. CONANT, A. C. KENDRICK." Hamilton, Nov. 6, 1843. LIFE OF PHILIP MELANCTHON. COMPRISING AN ACCOUNT OF THE REFORMATION. ONESIMUS: OR, THE APOSTOLIC DIRECTION TO CHRISTIAN MASTERS IN REFERENCE TO THEIR SLAVES. By EVANGELICUS. MEMOIR OF ROGER WILLIAMS, The Founder of the State of Rhode Island. By Rev. JAMES D. KNOWLES. THE FOUR GOSPELS, WITH NOTES. Chiefly Explanatory; intended principally for Sabbath School Teachers and Bible Classes, and as an Aid to Family Instruction. By HENRY J. RIPLEY, Prof, of Sacred Rhetoric Seventh Edition. This work should be in the hands of every student of the Bible; especially every Sabbath school and Bible class teacher. It is prepared with special reference to this class of persons, and contains a mass of just the kind of information wanted. "The undersigned, having examined Professor Ripley's Notes on the Gospels, can recommend them with confidence to all who need such helps in the study of the sacred Scriptures. Those passages which all can understand are left without note or comment,' and the principal labor is devoted to the explanation of such parts as need to be explained and rescued from the perversions of errorists, both the ignorant and the learned. The practical suggestions at the close of each chapter, are not the least valuable portion of the work. Most cordially, for the sake of truth and righteousness, do we wish for these Notes a wide circulation. BARON STOW, R. H. NEALE, R. TURNBULL, WM. HAGUE, "Professor Ripley has given us a specimen of the right kind of Com mentary; the Notes are more strictly explanatory than those of Mr. Barnes; they occupy a smaller space; the style, though less pointed an d vivacious, exhibits more sobriety; the principles of interpretation are more cautiously applied; and the explanations, particularly on the subject of baptism, are more correct."-Christian Review. THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, WITH NOTES. Chiefly Explanatory. Designed for Teachers in Sabbath Schools By Prof. HENRY J. RIPLEY. "The external appearance of this book,-the binding and the printed page, it is a pleasant thing for the eyes to behold.' On examining the contents, we are favorably impressed, first, by the wonderful perspicuity, simplicity, and comprehensiveness of the author's style; secondly, by the completeness and systematic arrangement of the work, in all its parts, the remarks' on each paragraph being carefully separated from the exposition; thirdly, by the correct theology, solid instruction, and consistent explanations of difficult passages. The work cannot fail to be received with favor. These Notes are much more full than the Notes on the Gospels by the same author. A beautiful map accompanies them."-Reflector. "The steady and extensive sale of Ripley's Notes on the Gospels afford good reason to expect great popularity for the present work, and an acquaintance with both will induce most readers to long for similar Notes on the Epistles."-N. Y. Baptist Advocate. "For those who desire aid in understanding and explaining this portion of Revelation, and who have no access to larger commentaries, we cordially recommend this volume."-Baptist Record, Phila. The Missionary Enterprise. It has been well said, that "to imbue men thoroughly with the missionary spirit, we must acquaint them intimately with the missionary enter. prise." The spirit of missions seems everywhere to be increasing. The circulation of printed documents, and other like efforts, are giving a new impetus to the cause. The following valuable works contain just the kind of information needed. Let every one purchase and read them. THE GREAT COMMISSION. Or the Christian Church constituted and charged to convey the Gospel to the World. By Rev. JOHN HARRIS, D. D., author of 'Mammon,' 'Great Teacher,' &c. With an Introductory Essay, by WM. R. WILLIAMS, D. D., of New York. Fourth Thousand. This work was written in consequence of the offer of a prize of two hundred guineas, by several prominent individuals in Scotland, for the best essay on "The duty, privilege, and encouragement of Christians to send the gospel of salvation to the unenlightened nations of the earth." The adjudicators (David Welsh, Ralph Wardlaw, Henry Melville, Jabez Bunting, Thomas S. Crisp) state "that forty-two essays were received, and, after much deliberation, the essay of Dr. Harris was placed first. They were influenced in their decision by the sentiment, style, and comprehensiveness of the essay, and by the general adaptation to the avowed object of the prize." This work has received the highest commendation. MEMOIR OF ANN H. JUDSON, Late Missionary to Burmah, including a history of the American Baptist Mission in the Burman Empire. By Rev. JAMES D. KNOWLes. "We are particularly gratified to perceive a new edition of the Memoirs of Mrs. Judson. She was an honor to our country-one of the most noble spirited of her sex. It cannot, therefore, be surprising, that so many editions, and so many thousand copies of her life and adven tures have been sold. The name-the long career of suffering-the selfsacrificing spirit of the retired country-girl, have spread over the whole world; and the heroism of her apostleship and almost martyrdom, stands out a living and heavenly beacon fire, amid the dark midnight of ages, and human history and exploits. She was the first woman who resolved to become a missionary to heathen countries."-American Traveller. "This is one of the most interesting pieces of female biography which has ever come under our notice. No quotation, which our limits allow, would do justice to the facts, and we must therefore refer our readers to the volume itself. It ought to be immediately added to every family library."-London Miscellany. |