"Enforces the practical duties of religion and the beauty of holiness."—John Bull.
"This is a volume of plain sermons in a simple unpretending style, adapted to the comprehension of the villagers to whom they are addressed, and inculcating many useful practical lessons."—Church of England Magazine.
"Their plainness brings them within the comprehension of the most illiterate, whilst their exposition and illustration of Gospel truth render them a medium of usefulness, which cannot be without the very best results."—Bell's Messenger.
"A lively and entertaining book."—Christian Observer.
"Interesting and attractive."—Spectator.
"The narrative is well told; there are passages of exquisite pathos, and 'The Redeemed Rose' may be safely classed amongst the best books of its kind."—Christian Times.
"It is a touching narrative, and we feel sure will be read with interest and profit."—Church of England Magazine.
"Mr. Ross appears to have been a remarkable man. He had fine natural talents, and much acquired learning; and all his attainments were devoted to the Saviour's glory. We have read the Memoir with great interest; and we think that no one can carefully peruse it without honouring the character therein portrayed, and feeling some additional spur to diligent advancement in God's service. The Sermons are weighty, and well deserve perusal. The volume is altogether most important, as it exhibits the history and labours of an Irish clergyman, who, by his position, saw much into that strife which is so keenly carried on between the truth of Scripture and the perversions of Rome."—Church of England Magazine.
"It possesses greater reality, and even interest, than some more ambitious-looking tales; everything in the Golden Garland bears the stamp of truth."—Spectator.
"It serves as a vehicle to inculcate the soundest moral precepts," &c.—Herald.
"There is a healthy tone of piety in Dr. Shirley's remains; and no one can read the Memoir without being struck with the humility and simplicity of mind which characterized its subject."—Christian Observer.
"A solid and interesting volume, containing, in addition to the biography, various intelligent remarks on public affairs and theological questions, with a good many descriptive sketches of scenery and mankind."—Spectator.
"It is a volume which we have read with the deepest interest, and have closed with the highest feelings of its importance."—Gentleman's Magazine.
"A direct plainness of style and purpose, which had the effect of force, and a sound Protestant feeling."—Spectator.
"These sermons are marked by that unaffected piety and sound sense which characterized their revered author. The little volume deserves a place among the first-class selections of practical discourses."—John Bull.
"We must admit the substantial excellence of much of what we find here; and all we have perused of the volume has instructed us not a little."—English Review.
"The volume consists of letters chiefly addressed to his son and daughter; and exhibits the writer in a very amiable, affectionate, pious, and sensible light. Some of the epistles to his son contain judicious advice on study and critical remarks on books."—Spectator.
"We like the general tone of these letters much. They are cheerful, unaffected, kindly, without overweening conceit or laborious condescension. They refer, too, to real incidents and events."—Athenæum.
"Practical discourses, full of evangelical piety, and great clearness of exposition."—Bell's Messenger.
"Full of valuable matter, the result of much thought and study, and is eminently practical."—English Review.