First American, from the fourth London edition. New York, G. and C. Carvill. 1826.

There are some books which we dismiss with a single perusal. Important, perhaps, only as communicative of facts, and characterized by no peculiar felicity of execution, they contribute little to mental improvement, and hence should not long detain us from more interesting works. There are others, which, from the nature of the subjects they discuss, and the quickening manner in which they are written, deserve our frequent attention and study. They do not merely afford instruction; they impart the spirit of the author, cherish and strengthen the desire of knowledge, awaken the mind to a consciousness of its energies, and lead to the perception of higher truths than they unfold. To this class belong the "Letters" of Dr Gregory. They first appeared in England in 1812, and soon passed through a number of editions. But one edition has as yet, we believe, been published in this country. This we regret, as we know of no work better adapted to give just views of the evidences, nature and importance of revealed religion. The first volume treats of the absurdity of deism, and of the necessity and evidences. of revelation. The various topics are discussed in a manner at once brief, clear and convincing. The second volume treats of the most important Christian doctrines, and closes with a summary of the Christian duties. The views of the author on these subjects are orthodox, and his mode of treating them worthy of his powers and acquirements. He evinces not only a clearness of conception and an accuracy in reasoning which few attain, but a liveliness of emotion which is not usually deemed compatible with scientific pursuits, and a warmth and elevation of piety which is truly refreshing. Should our Journal meet the eye of any who have not read the letters, we hope they will avail themselves of the pleasure and profit of so doing, and increase the usefulness of the work by promoting its circulation.

HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY.

The History of the Church of England. By J. B. S. Carwithen, B.D. of St Mary's Hall, Oxford, Bampton Lecturer for 1809, and Vicar of Sandhurst, Berks. Part I., to the Restoration of the Church and Monarchy in 1660. 2 vols, Svo. London.

The History of the Rise and Early Progress of Christianity; comprising an Inquiry into its true character and design. By the Rev. Samuel Hinds, M.A., of Queen's College, and

Vice Principal of St Alban's Hall, Oxford. 2 vols. 8vo. London.

A Sketch of the Denominations of the Christian World. By John Evans, L.L.D. Fifteenth edition, with the Author's last improvements. 12mo. 12mo. London.

Dr Edward Calamy's Historical Account of his own Life and Times; now first printed from the original MS., including interesting particulars relative to Lord Shaftesbury, Dr Tillotson, Mr Baxter, Dr Burnet, Dr Sherlock, Hobbes, &c. 2 vols, 8vo. London, 1830.

The Last Hours of Eminent Christians; from the commencement of the Christian Æra to the death of George III. Compiled from the best authorities, and chronologically arranged. By the Rev. Henry Clissold, M.A., Minister of Stockwell Chapel, Lambeth. 8vo. London, 1830.

The Life of Bishop Heber, with selections from his correspondence, and from his unpublished works. Widow. 4to, with a portrait. London, 1830.

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Memoirs of the Rev. Edward Payson, D.D., late Pastor of the Second Church in Portland, Maine. 12mo, with a likeness. Boston, 1830.

Anecdotes Curieuses et Authentiques sur les celèbres réformateurs Calvin, Théodore de Bèze, Farel et Viret, suivies de Notices Biographiques sur ces deux derniers. Paris, 1829.

Successful Missions; or a History of the Missions conducted by the London Missionary Society, in the Society and Georgian Islands; with an account of the unsuccessful attempt at the Friendly Islands. By Asa S. Colton. 18mo, pp. 174. Philadelphia, 1830.

PROPHECY.

Lectures on the Apocalypse. By William Jones, M.A., Author of the "History of the Waldenses," &c. &c. 8vo, pp. 632. London, 1830.

Lectures on the Book of the Revelation. By the Rev. Edward Irving, M.A., &c. &c.

These are, in substance, the discourses delivered by the erratic author during the sittings of the Scottish General Assembly in 1829. They are now in the course of publication by numbers, and are upon the following subjects. 1. Name, Authority, Substance and

Sanctions of the Book. 2. The Revelation of Jesus Christ by Names and Titles. 3. Jesus Christ as the Universal Bishop and Head of the Churches. 4. Jesus Christ as the Lamb slain, revived, received in Heaven, and put into possession of the seven-sealed Book. 5. The seven-sealed Book. 6. Jesus Christ the High Priest and Intercessor in Heaven, sending forth the seven Angels with the trumpets of judgment.

Annotations on the Apocalypse; intended as a sequel to those of Mr Elsley on the Gospels, and of Mr Prebendary Slade on the Epistles; and thus to complete a set of comments on the whole of the New Testament. For the use of Students in Prophetical Scripture. By John Chappel Woodhouse, D.D. Dean of Litchfield. 8vo. London. 1830. The Apocalypse, or Revelation of St John, translated: with notes Critical and Explanatory. By J. C. Woodhouse, D.D. 8vo. London.

A Key to the Revelation of St John the Divine; being an Analysis of those parts of that wonderful Book which relate to the General State of the Christian Church through all the times since it was written, and to the peculiar signs of those times. By the Rev. Philip Allwood, B.D. Fellow of Magdalene College, Cambridge. Svo. London, 1830.

The Scheme and Completion of Prophecy, wherein its design and use, together with its sense and application as the grand fundamental proof of Religion, specially adapted to all periods of the world, and all stages of the Church, are considered and explained; together with an inquiry into the Shekinah and the Cherubim in the Holy of Holies, and the Visions of the Prophets. By the Rev. John Willey, D.D. T.C.D. Master of the School of Galway. 8vo. Wakeman. Dublin, 1830.

SERMONS AND ADDRESSES.

Sermons, Plain, Brief and Explanatory, on the Lord's Prayer and the Ten Commandments. By John Nance, D.D. 12mo. London, 1830.

Sermons, Preached in the Parish Church of St Botolph, Bishopsgate. By C. J. Bloomfield, D.D. Rector, now Bishop of London. Svo. London, 1830. Twelve Lectures on the Acts of the Apostles; to which is added a new edition of Five Lectures on the Gospel of St John. Second Edition. By the Bishop of London. Svo. 1830.

Sermons, by Samuel Horsley, L.L.D. F.R.S. & F.A.S. late Lord Bishop of St Asaph. Only complete edition. 2 vols, 8vo. London, 1830.

Sermons on the principal festivals of the Christian Church. By the Rev. John Bird, Lord Bishop of Chester.

Practical Discourses; a selection from the unpublished MSS of the late venerable Archdeacon Townson. Edited by John, Bishop of Limerick. 8vo. London, 1830.

A Discourse on the Duties of Church Members. By Thomas H. Skinner, Pastor of the Fifth Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia. 12mo. Philadelphia.

A Discourse delivered in the Meeting House of the First Baptist Church and Society in Boston, on the day of Public Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 1829. By Cyrus P. H. Gros8vo. Boston. True and Greene. 1830.

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A Discourse delivered in the Meeting House of the First Baptist Church and Society in Boston, Dec. 6, 1829. By Cyrus P. H. Grosvenor. Boston, 1830.

A Sermon preached at the Dedication of the Second Congregational Church in Milton, Oct. 21, 1829. By Charles Lowell. 8vo, pp. 24. Boston.

A Sermon preached on the day of the Annual Thanksgiving, November 26, 1829. By Daniel S. Southmayd. 8vo, pp. 24. Boston.

Holiness Preferable to Sin.

A Sermon by Edward R. Tyler, Pastor of the South Church, Middletown, ConnectiNew Haven, 1829.

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Thoughts on Unitarian Christianity; a Sermon preached September 27, 1829, before the First Unitarian Society in Milton. By Daniel Kimball. Dedham.

Christianity a Universal Religion. A Discourse at the Ordination of the Rev. James W. Thompson in Natick.

Address on Temperance, delivered Jan. 14, 1830. By A. L. Peirson, M.D. 12mo. Boston.

Extracts from an Address delivered by the Hon. Samuel M. Hopkins of Albany, before the Saratoga County Temperance Society in September 1829.

An Address delivered before the Temperance Society of Plymouth, N. H. July 4, 1829. By Jonathan Kittredge. Boston.

An Address delivered in Pomfret, Conn. Oct. 28, 1829, before the Windham County Temperance Society. By the Rev. John Marsh. Hartford.

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"The incidents in this work are well selected and arranged; the style is sufficiently elevated and always perspicuous; and the volume will be found interesting and useful, not only in academies and common schools, but in private families. The plan of making Ecclesiastical History the subject of attention and recitation in the higher schools, is obviously important, and we know of no work more suitable to be adopted as a text book, than the one before us."

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