of the faithful had listened to the voice of the tempter, the God of love might have seemed to him, in the hour of his trial, a Moloch of cruelty; and the blasphemies of modern disciples of the "absolute religion" would have been anticipated four thousand years ago. But obedience, and faith in the Divine goodness proved by long experience, had their full reward. "In the mountain, the Lord was seen." That trial of his faith, so dark and stern in prospect, became a window, through which he could see the day of Christ afar off; “and he saw it and was glad." Joh. viii. 56. His words of simple trust became a glorious prophecy, "My son, God will provide a lamb for a burnt-offering." Gen. xxii. 8.

Mere unassisted reason, in its search for religious truth, is like a blear-eyed observer, gazing on a landscape veiled in mist or twilight shadow. He sees enough to convince him that there is a reality before him, but not enough to guide his footsteps aright. We need the revelation in the word of God, to roll away the mist from the landscape; and the secret power of the Holy Spirit, to anoint our eyes, in order that we may see it clearly. Then, and not till then, doubt after doubt will vanish, and mystery after mystery be explained. We shall see the hills and valleys of a glorious land of promise, standing out in full relief before us, clothed in heavenly beauty. And our spirits will be prepared, even in this vale of sorrow and twilight darkness, for that holier and happier world, where they "need no candle" of human reason, nor even the brighter sunshine of written revelation, "for the Lord God giveth them light, and they shall reign for ever and ever." Rev. xxii. 5.

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Abbott (Rev. E. A.)—Works by the Rev. E. A. ABBOTT, D.D., Head Master of the City of London School :

BIBLE LESSONS. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 4s. 6d. "Wise, suggestive, and really profound initiation into religious thought. -Guardian. The Bishop of St. David's, in his speech at the Education Conference at Abergwilly, says he thinks "nobody could read them without being the better for them himself, and being also able to see how this difficult duty of imparting a sound religious education may be effected."

THE GOOD VOICES: A Child's Guide to the Bible. With upwards of 50 Illustrations. Crown 8vo. cloth gilt. 5s.

"It would not be easy to combine simplicity with fulness and depth of meaning more successfully than Mr. Abbott has done."-Spectator. The Times says "Mr. Abbott writes with clearness, simplicity, and the deepest religious feeling."

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THROUGH NATURE TO CHRIST; or, The Ascent of Worship through Illusion to the Truth. 8vo. 12s. 6d.

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A BIBLE READING FOR SCHOOLS. THE GREAT PROPHECY OF Israel's RestoRATION (Isaiah, Chapters 40-66). Arranged and Edited for Young Learners. By MATTHEW ARNOLD, D.C. L., formerly Professor of Poetry in the University of Oxford, and Fellow of Oriel. Third Edition. 18mo. cloth. Is.

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Benham.-A COMPANION TO THE LECTIONARY, being a Commentary on the Proper Lessons for Sundays and Holydays. By the Rev. W. BENHAM, B.D., Vicar of Margate. Cheaper Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.

"A very useful book. Mr. Benham has produced a good and welcome companion to our revised Lectionary. Its contents will, if not very original or profound, prove to be sensible and practical, and often suggestive to the preacher and the Sunday School teacher. They will also furnish some excellent Sunday reading for private hours."-Guardian.

Bernard.-THE PROGRESS OF DOCTRINE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. By THOMAS D. BERNARD, M.A., Rector of Walcot and Canon of Wells. Third and Cheaper Edition. Crown 8vo. 5s. (Bampton Lectures for 1864.) "We lay down these lectures with a sense not only of being edified by sound teaching and careful thought, but also of being gratified by conciseness and clearness of expression and elegance of style."

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WEIGH HOUSE CHAPEL, 1829-69. By THOMAS BINNEY, D.D. New and Cheaper Edition. Extra fcap. 8vo. 4s. 6d. "Full of robust intelligence, of reverent but independent thinking on the most profound and holy themes, and of earnest practical purpose."London Quarterly Review.

A SECOND SERIES OF SERMONS. Edited, with Biographical and Critical Sketch, by the Rev. HENRY ALLON, D.D. With Portrait of Dr. Binney engraved by JEENS. 8vo. 125.

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Butler (Rev. W. Archer).—Works by the Rev. WILLIAM ARCHER BUTLER, M.A., late Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Dublin :

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