hurch. Without aiming at any rivalry with other
writers on the subject, the author devotes his work to the maintenance
of the views which are set forth by the standard Wesleyan authorities.
Avoiding all considerations of a purely speculative character, he
presents the practical aspects of his theme, with discrimination,
earnestness, and force. His style, which is always animated and
effective, betrays the influence of profound and accurate thought, and
is equally adapted to make a favorable impression on the understanding
and on the heart of the attentive reader. The well-written Preface by
Bishop Janes, gives a lucid summary of the contents of the volume, with
a warm commendation of the manner in which it is executed.

_Lyra Catholica_ (published by E. Dunigan and Brother), is a collection
of the Hymns of the Roman Breviary and Missal, with others adapted for
every day in the week, and the Festivals and Saints' Days throughout the
year. The translation of the Breviary, by Mr. Caswell, is adopted
without change, and forms the first part of the present work, while the
second part consists of hymns and anthems from various sources,
especially from the contributions of Rev. F. W. Faber, Matthew Brydges,
Esq., and Rev. William Young. The third part is devoted to sacred poetry
of a less strictly devotional cast. In addition to a few pieces from
modern poets, it contains a selection from the compositions of Catholic
writers belonging to an earlier age of English literature, including
"the simple and earnest strains of Southwell, a poet, priest, and
martyr, whose unshaken soul passed away in song from the fires of
persecution; Crashaw, whose tender fancy and graceful zeal have extorted
the highest praises of unfriendly judges; the manly virtue of Habington,
pure in an age of license; the later compositions of Dryden, the
atonements laid by his repentant muse on the altar of religion."

_The Soldier of the Cross_, by the Rev. JOHN LEYBURN, D.D. (published by
Carter and Brothers), is a popular and attractive exposition of
Ephesians vi. 10-18, consisting of a series of discourses delivered from
the pulpit, but recast into the form of plain and practical essays,
written with considerable force. The talents of the author and the taste
of the publishers have made an addition to our religious literature, of
which the public estimation is indicated by the early call for a second
edition.

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