with a font of type which, with many beauties, combines some aggravating affectations in the long " f."

The Student's Guide to the University of Cambridge' (Deighton), is a joint composition of several college tutors, and contains not only a brief account of the endowments and prizes, but a guide to a reading man and a warning to non-reading men, and will be found useful alike to parents and to freshmen. The articles on the various branches of study are furnished by distinguished men, such as Messrs. Latham, Campion, Mayor, and Harold Browne.

We are quite at one with Mr. Denton in thinking that the condition of "The Christians in Turkey' (Bell and Daldy) is one well worthy of the earnest attention of all Christian States, and especially of all Christian Churches. No doubt the Ottoman rule is an abomination, and the Ottoman tyranny is as disastrous to the social and economical condition of the Eastern Christians as the supremacy of the Crescent over the Cross is humiliating to the Western Christians. And Mr. Denton deserves credit for having tried to see things with his own eyes, at least in that particular country, Servia, which he has visited. But when we come to practical remedies we are at sea. As Europe stands, does the term 'Christian States' mean anything? If it does, does it in a political sense involve such a protectorate as was claimed by France and Russia respectively before the Crimean War? or are we bound, by our Christian responsibilities, to do as they did in old times, and preach and practise a Crusade? and even when we have driven the Turks across the Bosphorus are we to stop there, and are not the Asiatic Christians as much committed to our political guardianship as the Greek and Servian people? and if our interference in the one case justifies our interference in the other, what in the long run are we to do with Mohammedans? Is it, as logically it seems necessary, to come to extermination? These are serious questions, which are not answered, by proving the mere fact that the Christians in Turkey are miserably oppressed.

Dean Trench has given to the Church, as his parting gift before assuming that high station which he is about to dignify, a second volume of his 'New Testament Synonyms' (Macmillan).

Dr. Goulburn's 'Lectures on the Communion Service' (Rivingtons) are a series of Parish Sermons; and we do not therefore expect any great depth of theological learning, which would be entirely out of place in such expositions. But they are able and devout; and in a very sensible preface the preacher discusses the Prayer-Book revision question with great ability and fairness.

'The Messianic Prophecies of Israel' is the Donellan Lecture for 1862, and is one of those able productions with which the learning of Dublin occasionally enriches theological literature. The work is by Dr. De Burgh, whose accomplishments in Hebrew are well known.

'The Ordinances of Spiritual Worship' (Longman), by the late Chancellor Phillipps, contain some thoughts on some future office of the NO. CXXIII.-N.S.

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mediating Saviour, which, as speculations, have their value, but must only be regarded as speculations.

'How should we Treat our Servants' (Mozley) is an anonymous tract on an important subject, carefully treated.

'The Poachers' (J. H. and J. Parker) affects only to be a tract; but it is a tale, written with some power, by Mr. Maclachlan.

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The author, or authoress? of Aggesden Vicarage' has acquired considerable popularity; and the last tale, published under the title of Lucy and Christian Wainwright' (Masters), by this writer, will sustain or even add to a growing reputation in works of fiction.

'The Forty Days after our Lord's Resurrection' (Edinburgh: Edmonston), by Dr. Hanna, invites, if it does not provoke, comparison with a valuable work by Dr. Moberly on the same subject. The subject is treated by the Presbyterian divine in a manner very different from that adopted by the Head-Master of Winchester. Instead of seeing in the mysterious revelation on the things belonging to the kingdom of God an outline of the constitution of the Christian Church, its laws, its ministry and constitution, Dr. Hanna finds only an opportunity for indulging in rhapsodical and sentimental writing. The Scotch style of theological literature is a curious phenomenon.

Mr. Dickinson, an Irish clergyman, has penned some 'Lectures on the Book of Common-Prayer' (Parker, Son, and Bourne), which reach the usual level, but scarcely exceed it.

In addition to Mr. Boyle's 'Inquiry into the Authenticity of the Book of Daniel,' we have received Mr. Walter's 'Genuineness of the Book of Daniel' (Longman), which goes over the same ground. This book, it is well known, has been considered the weakest place in the defences of canonical Scripture; and it is satisfactory to find so many writers, and each so ably, vindicating the authority of this cardinal book. Mr. Walter, as a clergyman, takes ground different from the legal argument urged by Mr. Boyle. But the two would fit together admirably.

Mr. Scrivener's 'Collection of the Codex Sinaiticus' (Deighton, Bell, and Co.) is one of the ablest contributions to Biblical literature which has issued from the British press. The writer's exhaustive conclusion on the genuineness of Tischendorf's text is admirable.

"The Life and Correspondence of Calixtus' (J. H. and J. Parker), is by Mr. Dowding. Students in ecclesiastical history—a small band, perhaps― will remember Calixtus as the author of one of the most promising schemes of Christian union which was ever put forth; and the present writer has collected from original sources much new and useful information on a curious chapter in Church history-information now especially valuable when so much of what is crude and superficial is talked about Christian union.

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Mr. Crosthwaite's Lectures on the Book of Daniel' (Rivingtons) constitute yet another contribution to the arguments for the authenticity of this great book of prophecy. The Lectures were parochial, and the

writer's plan allows him to take that practical form of exhortation, which the more controversial method of Messrs. Boyle and Walter precluded them from adopting.

'The Churchman's Guide to Faith and Piety' (Masters), is the second edition of a work, which on its first appearance we gladly recognised as the very best of these many contributions to practical religion which R. B. has given to the Church. On the whole, we know of no manual for real working purposes which contains so much and which is executed in so full and practical a spirit.

'Footprints of the Holy Dead' (Macintosh) is a collection of poetical pieces, translated from the German, probably by Miss Wentworth, and is a valuable contribution to that literature of which the Lyra Germanica' is the type.

Professor Goldwin Smith's Lecture, 'Does the Bible Sanction American Slavery?' (J. H. and J. Parker) must be read with the caution that a fallacy may lurk in the word 'sanction.' The lecturer is right enough in saying that the Bible recognises progress; and it is not to be denied that the principles of the Gospel are against slavery. But the practical question is, when the time has arrived for those principles to have their full force. It is undeniable that in apostolic times the duty of putting down the institution of slavery was reserved; what we have now to ask is, whether, in the case of the Southern States, the possibility or duty of doing what has never been done has arrived?

'The Science of the Soul' (Richardson). This is a curious work, and it seems to emanate from a school of mystical writers which is not yet extinct among us. The writer is a Roman Catholic, and we do not pretend to understand his work. It is addressed to adepts.

'What is Truth? A Life Problem' (Grant), announces itself to be written by a clergyman of the Church of England. The question is sufficiently important: the answer is sufficiently obscure. We do not claim to have apprehended it.

Mr. T. T. Carter, of Clewer, in his 'Passion and Temptation of our Lord' (Masters), prints a deep and practical series of Lent Lectures, preached last Lent, at All Saints, Margaret Street.

Mr. Popoff has translated from the Russian a brief treatise on the Origin and Composition of the Roman Catholic Liturgy:' and this little work gives a curious view of the Latin Liturgy from an Oriental point. It is introduced by J. M. N., and adds to the liturgical stores which this writer has so much enriched.

A sermon on 'The Claims of the Roman Catholic Church' (Rivingtons), by Mr. Pye, of Clifton Campden, though short, is a useful vindication of the historical position of our own Church.

* Life and Work in Newfoundland' (Rivingtons), is a plain and practical record of missionary life. The writer, Mr. Julian Moreton, is an able and hard-working man; and every page of his narrative bears the impress of

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truth. Were Mr. T. W. Marshall morally capable of receiving truth, we should recommend this little work to his consideration.

'Queen Elizabeth's "Primer" (Masters) has been published in extenso, as a manual of family prayer; and it certainly has higher authority than any other manual.

Chapters on Plants' (Masters) is a pretty little collection of slight botanical essays on some of our common denizens of hedge and field.

In Charity at Home' (Masters) school teachers will find a little story, suited well enough to read, by way of didactic relaxation, to an elder class.

Mr. S. C. Malan has, in modern language, developed a specialty. He thinks, and not without reason, that unless we avail ourselves of the great treasures of Eastern liturgy and devotion, we cut ourselves off from much of the practical notice of the communion of saints. He has lately printed Preparation for the Holy Communion, translated from Armenian sources (Masters); also, 'Meditations on our Lord's Passion' (Masters), from an Armenian original; and, in a very small tract, A Manual of Daily Prayers' (Masters). Although edification is the translator's aim, we find in these works an important refutation of the fiction of the deadness and formality of the Oriental communions.

On the Colenso controversy we have to acknowledge so many works, that our own labours in the same field must plead our apology if, in simply recording their titles, we seem to be insensible of their value in various ways. 1. Moses, or the Zulu' (Wertheim), by Mr. Weekes, with a preface, and not a wise one, by Mr. J. C. Ryle:-2. The Historic Character of the Pentateuch' (Skeffington), by a Layman: sound and sensible :-3. The Pretensions of Bishop Colenso' (Rivingtons), by Mr. James R. Page: vigorous and uncompromising :-4. 'The Mosaic Records' (J. H. and J. Parker), by Mr. Rogers, a layman :-5. Anti-Colenso (Hamilton), by Joannes Lacius :'-6. The Pentateuch and the Book of Joshua' (Rivingtons), by Mr. Moon :-7. The Harmony of Revelation and Science' (Rivingtons), by Mr. Dingle:-8. 'Claims of the Bible and of Science' (Macmillan), by Mr. Maurice :-9. Examination of Bishop Colenso's Difficulties' (Rivingtons), by Dr. M'Caul, his last contribution to the service of the Church :-10. 'Science and Scripture' (Lockwood), by Professor Young, of Belfast:-11. The Gospel of the Pentateuch by Professor Kingsley, with à preface addressed to Professor Stanley.

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Among Sermons, we have to specify:-1. An able volume by Mr. Cook, preached at Lincoln's Inn (Murray):-2. Village Sermons,' by a Northamptonshire Rector (Macmillan) :-3. Sermons preached at S. Columba's, by Mr. Rice (J. H. and J. Parker) :-4. 'Sermons in Plain Language,' by Mr. Ridley, of Hambleden (Mozley) :-5. Hands, Head, and Heart,' an ugly title, by Dean Goodwin :-6. ' The Redeemer: a series on the Person of our Lord,' by Mr. Clark, of Taunton (Bell and Daldy).

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CHRISTIAN REMEMBRANCER.

APRIL, 1864.

ART. I.-Proceedings of the Royal Geographical Society. Vol. VII. No. 5. 1863.

2. Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa. By DAVID LIVINGSTONE, LL.D., D.C.L. London: Murray.

1857.

3. Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa. By HENRY BARTH, LL.D. D.C.L. London: Longman and Co. 1857.

4. Wanderings among the Falashas in Abyssinia. By the Rev. HENRY STERN. London: Wertheim. 1862.

5. The Great Sahara. By H. B. TRISTRAM, M.A. London: Murray. 1860.

6. The Basutos. By the Rev. E. CASALIS. London: Nisbet. 1861.

7. Colonial Church Chronicle.

WHAT Africa is, what it has been, and what it is to be, are questions, perhaps, equally difficult to answer. It contains traces of the earliest civilization which the world has known; but of all the great continents at the present day, it is the most barbarous and uncivilized. If we except that wonderful people whose records stand along the banks of the Lower Nile, and if we blot out the short brilliant career of Alexandrian learning and science-from the days of pre-historic Egypt and the days of the Greek Ptolemies, the whole continent of Africa has not forwarded in any one direction the progress of the human race. It has sent forth from its ten thousand miles of coast none to conquer, none to colonise, none to hasten, none to retard, none even to take a place in the ranks of, the onward march of mankind. Its few great names which have found a place in the world's history are for the most part of foreign,