'Having read and thoroughly approved every page of the book, we can well believe that many clergy and teachers are finding it a useful compendium of replies to all the chief arguments advanced against Christianity. Though written by a non-Catholic, we can most strongly recommend it as a book of the highest merit.'—Catholic Herald, February 19, 1909.
'A capital book already much used by priests in this country, and to be found upon the shelves of very many of our clerical libraries. But we wish that the Catholic paterfamilias would procure it too, and recommend it to his boys ... There is a masculine ring about it, and no shuffling over difficulties.'—Catholic Fireside, March 23, 1907.
Presbyterian.
'One does not know what to admire most in the book—the accurate knowledge gathered from so many fields, the clear reasoning, the sound judgment, or the fine spirit which animates the whole.'—Christian Leader, June 15, 1905.
'Admirably arranged and clearly expressed.'—Weekly Leader, October 6, 1902.
'One of the best books of its kind.'—St. Andrew, June 1, 1905.
'This is an admirable summary. It is clear, simple, and well arranged ... The style also makes it extremely readable.'—Presbyterian, March, 1906.
Nonconformist.
'He is eminently fair to opponents, clear in statement, and convincing in argument for his own case, and his standpoint, is unmistakably evangelical. His style suits his work, being calm, lucid, and simple.'—Methodist Times, August 22, 1901.
'Is a tried favourite, and has served the Kingdom in many lands. There is no book of the class known to us so complete and conclusive.'—Methodist Recorder, February 28, 1907.