"Mr. Bickersteth's Lectures are very sterling in point of doctrinal teaching and practical enforcement."—Christian Times.
"These are plain, unaffected, and sensible discourses, setting forth the great outlines of Christianity and urging the necessity of holiness and obedience."—English Review.
- CONTENTS.
- 1. In the Object of Life.
- 2. In the Rule of Life.
- 3. In his Intercourse with the World.
- 4. In the Condition of Life.
- 5. In his Sorrows.
- 6. In his Joys.
- 7. In his Death.
"The volume is pervaded by a spirit of deep piety, and it will be an agreeable and profitable companion to all students of the Sacred Volume. Its details are, throughout, most interesting; and the engravings by which it is illustrated are in all cases extremely well executed, and in many instances are eminently beautiful. We should say, that from the elegance of the volume it would be a very appropriate gift to young persons of piety, who are habitual students of the Bible."—English Review.
"The Sermons contained in this volume are generally sound and eminently practical, and admirably adapted for the purpose for which they are published—to be read in families to children and servants on the Sunday evening."—John Bull.
"We have sometimes met clergymen who are in the habit of endeavouring to promote the Missionary cause in their parishes, who would be thankful for such a little book as this. It seems to us just the sort of book that might be read out to a class of young persons, either in National Schools or otherwise, and which would be certain to interest them exceedingly."—English Review.
"The character of Mr. Forsyth is one which we greatly admire," &c.—Christian Observer.
"No one can read these volumes without great delight and profit."—Christian Observer.
"There is a depth and a solidity in these discourses, which favourably distinguish them from so many of the superficial productions with which the press is teeming. The reader cannot but feel that he has something worth thinking of presented to him; and the more he ponders them the greater will be his profit."—Church of England Magazine.
"We heartily welcome the little book.... As a sound and eminently practical compression of a great subject into a very small compass, we can heartily recommend it."—Bickersteth's Weekly Visitor.
"So many applications are made to us for histories suited to a period of life when the mind is beginning to develope its power, and to find satisfaction in connecting the past with the present and the future in human affairs, that we are induced to recommend these volumes, which, however widely circulated, have not half the circulation which they deserve. They are clearly written. They neither minister to childish imbecility, nor take for granted a measure of knowledge which cannot be lawfully expected of the young. They present the page of history as it really is—not a series of dry details, nor of gorgeous spectacles, but with enough of plain fact to instruct the understanding, and of romantic incident to kindle the sympathies and affections. The German school of historical doubters are neither listened to by Mrs. Gray as oracles, nor rejected as impostors. Niebuhr is heard, without, as in some cases, being worshipped. Those will do little justice to these volumes who regard them as of value only to the young. We know of no book of the kind in which the upper classes of public schools may more successfully study those facts of which they are apt to be miserably ignorant, and in which their fathers may find more suggestive hints for the Pulpit and the Senate."—Christian Observer.
"We have no hesitation in saying, that this is one of the best histories of the Roman Empire for children and young people which has come under our notice. Mrs. Hamilton Gray has made herself acquainted with at least some of the more important ancient writers on the subject of which she treats, and also with the criticisms of Niebuhr and other modern investigators of Roman history."—Athenæum.
"It may be recommended as a clear, rapid, and well-arranged summary of facts, pointed by frequent but brief reflections.... The book is a very good compendium of the Imperial History, primarily designed for children, but useful for all."—Spectator.
"It would be an erroneous impression to convey of this volume, that it is written solely for schools and children. In reality it is an abridgment far more likely to be useful to grown-up persons, who can reflect upon the working of general laws, and make their own observations upon men and things. A striking characteristic of the book is the impartiality of its political tone, and its high moral feeling."—Examiner.