'This is a textbook on Christian Evidence we would readily place in the hands of the lay worker as an essential part of his equipment.'—Lay Reader, December, 1912.
'There is no padding, and no unnecessary rhetoric. All the available space is filled with good solid reasoning, put in simple language which an intelligent artisan can follow as easily as an educated person.'—Church Family Newspaper, October 3, 1902.
'Throughout the book the reader will be delighted with the sanity and level-headedness of the writer, whose frequent appeals to common sense are remarkably telling and effective.'—Birmingham Diocesan Magazine, October, 1907.
'The brilliancy of the author does not consist in his rhetoric or appeal, but in the really brilliant fairness which he displays towards the other side, in the accuracy with which he analyses each situation, and in the clear and simple arguments which he adduces.'—Church Standard, January, 1906.
'Personally, we have never met with any book which can be more confidently recommended.'—Church Army Review, December, 1912.
'This is the kind of book which strengthens believers and makes converts. It is one which should be placed within the reach of every lad at that period of his life when he begins to think for himself.'—The (Church Lads') Brigade, October, 1905.
Roman Catholic.
'We most heartily wish that a copy of it could be found in the library of every Catholic family, school, and institution.'—Catholic Times, January, 1909 (sixth notice).
'This excellent book, ... well written, attractive in its style, clearly thought out, and convincing.'—Tablet, August 29, 1903.
'This is a work of uncommon merit.... The style is clear and makes for pleasant reading. We wish many of our Catholic young men would try and analyse a chapter in Colonel Turton's helpful defence of Christianity.'—Universe, July 21, 1905.