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PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY. In a Series of Essays, by JOHN BOWDLER, JR., Esq., of Lincoln's Inn.

We have read this volume with the liveliest interest, not knowing whether to admire it most for the beauties of its style, the depth and elevation of its views, the force of its reasonings, or the fervor of its piety. . . . The issues of the press are few that will probably compare with this in richness of instruction, chasteness and elegance of composition, and purity and sweetness of devotional sentiment. It is among the most precious gems that can adorn the Christian's library.' Boston Recorder.

'It is no common-place production. New thoughts, or old thoughts brought forward in new relations, are of frequent occurrence, rousing the mind to wholesome action, and pleasing it by their freshness. It is particularly well adapted to cultivated minds; and it may be an inducement to such to consult it, that its author was not a professed religious teacher, but a layman.'-Christian Mirror.

These Essays are replete with practical truth, presented in a style which will render them highly acceptable to readers of every class. The subjects which the accomplished author discusses, are, The Character of Christ, The Atonement, Trust in God, Love of God, Faith, Hope, Spiritual Mindedness, Prayer, Humility, The Lord's Supper, and other kindred topics.'-Phil. Christian Observer.

THE LIGHT HEARTED GIRL. A Tale for Children. By JOSEPH ALDEN, D. D.

'We have here a very excellent, instructive and entertaining book for children. Its moral and religious influence will be such as all Evangelical Christians must approve.'-Am. Traveller.

This is another excellent little work from the pen of Dr. Alden, a professor in Williams College. We are glad to see that he is writing books for youth. It is a charming little book.'-New York Observer.

THE CARDINAL FLOWER, and other Tales. By JOSEPH ALDEN, D. D.

'These stories are in the happiest style of Dr. Alden, who seems to have the rare faculty of writing so as to please children, while all his productions have an elevated and important moral.'-New York Observer.

THE LOST LAMB, and other Tales. By the same Author. Just published.

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THE HISTORY OF GERMAN ANABAPTISM, gathered mostly from German Writers, living in the age of the Lutheran Reformation, and embracing a full view of the Peasants' Wars, the Celestial Prophets, and other fanatics of that day, and of the historical connection between the present Baptists and the Anabaptists. By Rev. PARSONS COOKE.

THE LAMBS FED. By a Pastor. For the Younger Lambs of the Flock.

An admirable little manual for the use of Parents in the instruction of very young children, or for Teachers of Infant Sabbath Schools.

THE BOOK OF PSALMS: being the authorized version of that part of the Sacred Volume, metrically arranged, by JAMES NOURSE.

This book contains the Psalms as given by our translators, except that they are printed in the measured lines of poetry rather than in the form of prose. Those who have never observed the difference, will be struck with the great change which so slight an alteration makes, in favor of the poetic impression. The book is printed in a neat and attractive form, and furnishes a very pleasant pocket companion for devotional purposes.

MUSIC EXPLAINED TO THE WORLD; or how to understand Music, and enjoy its performance. Translated from the French for the Boston Academy of Music.

A GERMAN-ENGLISH AND ENGLISH-GERMAN DICTIONARY; denoting the meaning of all the Words in general use, and likewise of the principal Idiomatic Phrases; specifying the Parts of Speech to which the words belong, and the Gender, Genitive, and Plural of the German Substantives, thereby indicating the Declension; and containing also Distinct Tables of the Irregular Verbs and Proper Names in both Languages, and a Table of the Principal Terminations of German Derivatives. By Rev. D. FOSDICK, JR.