The Conformity of the Church of England in her Ministry, Doctrine, and Liturgy, to the Apostolic Precept and Pattern. A Sermon, delivered on Sunday Evening, Dec. 15, 1833, in the Church of the United Parishes of St. Edmund the King and Martyr, and St. Nicholas Acons, Lombard-street: to which is added, an Address, delivered on Sunday Morning, Dec. 22, 1833, previously to reading the Thirtynine Articles. By THOMAS HARTWELL HORNE, B.D. of St. John's College, Cambridge; Rector of the said Parishes, and Prebendary of St. Paul's. Published at the unanimous Request of the joint Vestry of the Parishioners. London: Cadell. Pp. 53.

THE object of Mr. Horne in this work, has been to exhibit a 66 plain illustration of the principles of that Church,' of which he is so distinguished and exemplary a minister. He proves that

1. The ministry of our Church is conformable to the Apostolic pattern. 2. The doctrines which she propounds, are founded on Holy Scripture alone. And, that

3. Her Liturgy, equally with her ministry and doctrines, is derived from the same pure and holy sources.

Each of these propositions, Mr. Horne has maintained in a masterly style; and brought forward those arguments, which his extensive and unrivalled knowledge of Biblical literature has furnished, to the entire discomfiture of the enemies of the Established Church.

The Address, previous to the reading the Thirty-nine Articles, must, we should imagine, have the effect of rendering that, which is ordinarily considered a mechanical piece of business, to be regarded as truly a religious duty; and the Appendix forms a complete Church of England Manual, which is rendered doubly valuable, from the testimonies of Non

Episcopalians in favour of Episcopacy and the Liturgy of the Church of England. These we would willingly have transferred to our pages, had not the pressure of matter of deep temporary interest prevented us: as it is, we recommend all our readers, both lay and clerical, who are desirous of furnishing themselves with defensive armour when attacked by the host of Non - episcopalians and Deists, Fifth - monarchy - men and Independents, Baptists and Freethinkers, to draw from this depôt the sword of Truth, wherewith to confound such bitter assailants.

Ecclesiastical Establishments not inconsistent with Christianity; with a particular View to some leading Objections of the Modern Dissenters. By WILLIAM HULL. London: Rivingtons. Pp. vi. 67.

A PAMPHLET of considerable value, from the temperate manner in which the arguments in favour of the Church are brought forward; and the proofs adduced, that the fall of the Establishment would only be a prelude to the destruction of the empire.

Sermons on the leading Principles and practical Duties of Christianity. By PHILIP NICHOLAS SHUTTLEWORTH, D. D., Warden of New College, Oxford, and Rector of Foxley, Wilts. Vol. II. London: Rivingtons. Oxford: Parker. 1834. 8vo. Pp. xi. 510.

To the observations with which we introduced our review of the former volume of Dr. Shuttleworth's Sermons, (CHRISTIAN REMEMBRANCER, Vol. X. p. 201. April, 1828), we have nothing to add in announcing the publication of the second. The object of the author is the same, and the style and manner is well adapted to its promotion; and we cordially congratulate the members of the university, both

FROM the Reformation downwards, the English Divines have held a high rank in the literary history of the country; and we know of no greater benefit which could have been conferred upon the public, than the collection of their best productions into a series like that, of which the present beautiful little volume forms the commencement.

Some two or three libraries of divinity, upon the current popular plan, are already in the course of publication; but the sacred classics, whether as regards their intrinsic value or their moderate cost, are fully entitled to a share of the patronage which has lately been bestowed upon similar undertakings. The editors have selected an admirable work to begin with. Jeremy Taylor lived in the age of intolerance, and was himself a severe sufferer from its effects; so that while he felt for himself, he was led by his gentle and charitable spirit to send forth a word of advice for the instruction of others, which in these times is equally as seasonable as in the days of trouble in which it was elicited. Mr. Cattermole, in his pleasing" Introductory Essay," thus states the general principle upon which the "Liberty of Prophesying" is based:

"As truth on all minor dogmas of religion is uncertain, and of small moment in its bearings upon the conduct of men, while peace and charity are things of undoubted certainty and importance, our desire to obtain the former ought to yield to the necessity of securing the latter; and every one, for the good of the community at large, ought to tolerate the differences of all others, while in turn he receives toleration for his own. But as it is indispensable somewhere to draw the line-as some standard of truth must be acknowledged, unless men were to rush into boundless anarchy, or sink into mere indifference of opinion, he proposed the confession of the Apostles' creed, as the test of orthodoxy, and condition of union and communion among Christians."-Pp. xix. xx.

In illustration of this principle, the excellent Bishop concludes his discourse with the subjoined story, which is found in the Rabbinical writings:

"When Abraham sat at his tent door, according to his custom, waiting to entertain strangers, he espied an old man stooping and leaning on his staff, weary with age and travel, coming towards him, who was an hundred years of age; he received him kindly, washed his feet, provided supper, and caused him to sit down; but observing that the old man ate and prayed not, nor begged for a blessing on his meat, asked him why he did not worship the God of heaven? The old man told him he worshipped the fire only, and acknowledged no other God; at which answer Abraham grew so zealously angry, that he thrust the old man out of his tent, and exposed him to all the evils of the night, and an unguarded condition. When the old man was gone, God called to Abraham, and asked him where the stranger was? He replied, I thrust him away because he did not worship thee. God answered him, I have suffered him these hundred years, although he dishonoured me, and couldest thou not endure him one night, when he gave thee no trouble? Upon this, saith the story, Abrahaın fetched him back again, and gave him hospitable entertainment and wise instruction. Go thou and do likewise,'

and thy charity will be rewarded by the God of Abraham."-Pp. 377,

378.

We trust that the work will be conducted throughout with the judgment exhibited at the commencement. The next two volumes are well chosen. They will contain Cave's exquisite "Lives of the Apostles," of which we shall hope to speak, when they are complete.

The Arians of the Fourth Century ; their Doctrines, Temper, and Conduct, chiefly as exhibited in the Councils of the Church, between A. D. S25 and A. D. 381. By JOHN HENRY NEWMAN, M.A. Fellow of Oriel College. London: Rivingtons. 1833. 8vo. Pp. xi. 425. HAD we not been over the ground

which the author has traversed in the production of the present volume, we should readily have availed ourselves of his labours, for the of purpose presenting our readers with a concise view of the rise and progress of Arianism, till the period of its decline after the Council of Constantinople. Our readers, however, are in possession of a view, in this month's paper on the "Christian Sects; and we must, therefore, be content to recommend those, who wish to pursue the subject more in detail than is consistent with the plan of a popular sketch, to have recourse to the more recondite pages of Mr. Newman. His work was originally written for the "Theological Library" but we think him right in giving it to the world in an independent form, as the nature of its inquiries are certainly little fitted for the objects of that publication.

to be succeeded by views of Wrington Church (with Mrs. More's grave), Cowslip Green, &c. &c. A succinct and lively memoir is prefixed.

The work is got up uniformly with the late editions of Miss Edgeworth and Lord Byron. We sincerely wish the Publishers success, and heartily recommend their undertaking to the patronage of our friends, who, we apprehend, are all among the admirers of the illustrious authoress.

Medulla Conciliorum. Oxford: Parker. London: Rivingtons. 8vo. 1833. Pp. 92.

THIS little book is very aptly intituled. It is the condensed essence of all the councils held in the British isles for eleven hundred years. It is astonishing how the thing can be done so concisely and yet so clearly. The whole book does not reach 100 pages. Judicious distribution seems to be the

secret.

There are nine chapters, treating separately various important subjects; with an Appendix. The second, (de antiquâ potestate Papæ in Anglia) with the extracts in the Appendix, sufficiently proves the novelty of the Pope's claim to supremacy. We would recommend to our able contemporary of the Protestant Journal a notice of the Psalterium Mariæ, Bibliæ Mariæ, &c. cited in Cap. IX. and Append. D. The monstrous blasphemy of these things (sufficient indeed to recommend them to the Irish Board of Education) is a complete refutation of the modern sophism that Papists only invoke, but do not adore, the Virgin. Mr. Hart, we take leave to observe, ought to write wholly in Latin, or wholly in English. The mixture is very bad.

Reading in Science; being an Explanation of some of the most interesting Appearances and Principles in Natural Philosophy, expressed in simple language, and illustrated by familiar examples. London: Parker. Pp.

404.

THE want of a knowledge of things, and of the rationale of every-day

appearances, has long been, and is still felt in every grade of society. This is a point in which our systems of education are lamentably deficient. A partial improvement has, we know, been effected, but much, very much remains to be done; in the accomplishment of which the "Readings in Science" will be found of extensive service. Though admirably adapted to the comprehension of such young persons as occupy the higher stations of our schools, it claims a more exalted character than that of a school-book. It developes in a popular form the operation of scientific principles, and will thus be found to throw much light on the studies of those who are entering on the pursuit of mathematical honours at the universities. Nor would it, though science is seldom favoured with a place on the shelves of a fashionable cabinet, be found dull company for any lady who aims at the acquisition of more worthy, and at the same time far more novel information than can be obtained from the flimsy productions of novel-writers.

We have read this pamphlet with peculiar attention, as well from the nature of the proposition it contains, as coming from the pen of its venerable and talented author; but still we remain unconvinced of the practicability of the scheme laid down. From the knowledge we have of Dissenters-and it is not a little-we are convinced that to meet their wishes, nothing less than a transformation of the whole discipline, and part of the doctrines, of our Church will suffice. Moreover, the democratic spirit which is so essentially connected with their system, will never suffer the Dissenters to submit to the ecclesiastical "powers

superfluous.

The Holy Bible, arranged in Historical and Chronological Order, in one connected History, in the Words of the authorized Translation. By the Rev. G. TOWNSEND, M.A., Prebendary of Durham. New Edition. London: Rivingtons. 1834. 8vo. Pp. 1464. THIS work is so well known that any commendation of ours must be almost He who would understand Scripture in the best way in which it is to be understood, i. e. from a connected view of relative passages, must possess himself of this book. So highly do we think of it, that we have placed it in our forthcoming Theological Lists, as indispensably necessary to the student. The present edition is comparatively reasonable; and the only difference between this and the edition in four volumes is, that the notes are somewhat abridged.

The Articles of the Church of England, with Scripture Proofs. Fifth Edition. London Seeley. 12mo. Pp. 48. A USEFUL little book, but would be greatly improved if each copy were accompanied with a pair of spectacles to assist the purchaser in reading the proofs given.