A glance over its chapter-headings will reveal to all interested in the subject of the volume, the richness of its themes. The manner of their discussion seems to us judicious and sensible, and almost wholly in the right direction. We do not accord with some of the criticisms of the work, but we certainly believe that its author is in advance of the world in his teachings, and that the study of his treatise must make our church music better.
Congregationalist.
HEART AND HOME TRUTHS.—By the Rev. R. Whittingham, Jr. 12mo., 188 pages.
Price, 75 cents.
Heart and Home Truths is the modest title of a work, in which will be found much more than the average of deep thought, and true tender feeling. From the contemplation of the most familiar features of natural things, the nature of Truth is beautifully illustrated, and the modes by which it is to be attained are shown to be in the closest analogy with the other works of Him, who hath composed in one Spirit, both the Book of Nature and the Book of Revelation. Its doctrinal tone is high and uncompromising, though altogether devoid of harshness; and the drapery of style is as rich with the embroidery of fancy and a glowing imagination, as the glorious face of nature itself can make it. This unpretending work will make a way for the Truth in the minds of many, upon whom a more didactic manner would be thrown away.
Church Journal.
THE END OF CONTROVERSY, CONTROVERTED.—By the Rt. Rev. John H. Hopkins, D.D., Bishop of Vermont. In two vols. 12mo., 918 pages.
Price, $2.00.