The foregoing list of subjects will give some notion of the drift and style of the book, which, it is hoped, is a contribution towards a better study of the Bible in connection with our literature and moral experience.
The following short extracts are selected from a large number of reviews of Mr. Bell’s book:—
“One of the most suggestive volumes we have met with for a long time.”—Birmingham Daily Gazette.
“An interesting book.”—North British Daily Mail.
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The Studies of a Socialist Parson.
By the Rev. W. H. ABRAHAM, M.A. (London).
The volume consists of sermons and addresses, given mostly at the St. Augustine’s Church, Hull. The author in his preface says, “It is the duty of the clergyman to try and understand what Socialism is, and to lead men from the false Socialism to the true.”
Contents:—The Working-man, Past and Present: A Historical Review—Whither are we going?—National Righteousness—The True Value of Life—Christian Socialism—Jesus Christ the True Socialist—Socialism, through Christ or without Him?—The Great Bread Puzzle—Labour Day, May 1, 1892—The People, the Rulers, and the Priests—Friendly Societies—Trades’ Unions—The People’s Church—On some Social Questions—The Greatest Help to the True Social Life—The Great I Am—God as a Present Force—Signs of the Times.
The following are selected from a large number of favourable notices:—