language is perfect in its own simplicity, and it is to simplicity, at least, that this compilation must adhere. The interference with the common order of the Gospels, which the compiler has allowed himself to make, has been for the sake of rendering the words of Jesus clearer in connection, and therefore clearer in meaning. The whole plan will explain itself by means of the marginal references, which are for every word which the text and the margin contain, and for every account, here inserted or not inserted, in which our Lord's words are to be found.

Yet even this simple arrangement is one, of course, that has suggested itself to an individual mind, and that to some other minds may be imperfect. Whether, as an arrangement, it be approved or disapproved, it is still hoped that the main object of the work will be gained, in so presenting the words of Christ, that they may seem more directly addressed to every one who finds them here by themselves, than when they are read only as a part of the Gospel history. The single purpose of the compiler is, to aid any persons into whose hands this book may fall towards a nearer comprehension and a fuller love of Him like whom "never man spake," and whose "speech" is the clearest light by which we live.

"Our mirror is a blessed book,

Where out from each illumined page
We see one glorious Image look,

All eyes to dazzle and engage."

KEBLE.

So far, therefore, as this is a right transcript from the "Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ," it may be called a Christian work, and may be offered to Christians in humility and good-will, akin to the reverence and affection with which it has been accomplished.

THE WORDS OF CHRIST.