XIII. The Church of Rome, or, the Babylon of the Apocalypse. Three Lectures, by Chr. Wordsworth, D.D., with an Introduction, by Rev. Jarvis Buxton, of the Diocese of North Carolina. Philadelphia: H. Hooker. 1853. We have here, in pamphlet form, three lectures—the tenth, eleventh and twelfth of Dr. Wordsworth's book on the Apocalypse. The following quotation from the first lecture shows what the author thinks of the Church of Rome:-"I should feel myself guilty of culpable dereliction of duty in the sight of Almighty God, if I did not declare my conviction, that the prophecies contained in the 13th, 14th, 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th chapters of the Revelation of St. John the Divine, and which describe the guilt and portray the punishment of the mystical BABYLON, have been partly accomplished, and are in course of complete accomplishment in the CHURCH of ROME." This is bold language, but it is not used at random, as the lectures most abundantly show. XIV. A Treatise on Baptism, designed as a help to the due improvement of that Holy Sacrament, as administered in the Church of England. By the Rev. E. Bickersteth, Rector of Watton, Herts. Philadelphia: H. Hooker. We have here, carefully arranged under proper heads, the mature views of that eminently godly man, the Rev. Edward Bickersteth, upon the important sacrament of baptism. In the ninth and eleventh chapters he dwells at length upon the design of baptism and its connection with spiritual blessings. While he discards entirely what is usually styled the sacramental theory, still he holds that in baptism there is something more than a mere relative change. He thinks that baptism introduces us into a federal or covenant standing before God and the Church, imparting great spiritual privileges and involving corresponding duties. The spirit of the book is excellent, and cannot fail to benefit the reader. XV. The Tongue of Time, or, the Language of a Church Clock. By William Harrison, A.M., Chaplain to H. R. H. the Duke of Cambridge, Incumbent of St. Michael's, Pimlico, &c., &c. From the sixth London edition. New-York: Anson D. F. Randolph. The design of this little work was suggested, as the author informs us, by hearing the clock strike at midnight. It occurred to him that the connection of some Scripture precept with each hour of the day might not only lead the Christian to note more zealously the passing flight of time, but would also as constantly remind him of its solemn and final object." The book is full of practical observations, and is calculated to serve an excellent purpose. XVI. Night Watches. By E. L. Philadelphia: Willis P. Hazard. 1853. This is a collection of poems, written during a period of protracted suffering. The mind of the writer was evidently drawn much to spiritual things, and throughout the poems breathe a spirit of humble and submissive piety. They are arranged somewhat after the manner of Keble's Christian Year, though not exclusively so. Each one has an appropriate heading, either a passage of Scripture or one of the Church Days. XVII. The duty and Responsibility of Private Judgment in Religion. A Sermon preached before the Protestant Episcopal Society for the promotion of Evangelical Knowledge, Oct. 9, 1853, at St. George's Church, New York. By Stephen H. Tyng, D. D. Depository of the Society, No. 10 Bible House, Astor Place. This sermon presents in a clear and forcible manner, the obligation and right of personal judgment in matters of religion. The author shows, that while there are certain limitations of this right, still the responsibility is laid upon every person of exercising his judgment in the great concerns of his soul's salvation. In establishing this great point in the discourse, he brings forward, in the happiest manner, an array of Scripture authority which is perfectly conclusive upon the subject. He then proceeds to quote from several of the Articles, showing that our Church holds and teaches this great doctrine. We regard this as a most timely production, and well calculated to promote the ends which the Society before whom it was delivered, has in view. By the XVIII. Pilate and Herod, a Tale, illustrative of the early history of the Church of England in the Province of Maryland. Rev. Harvey Stanley, Rector of the Holy Trinity, Md. delphia: H. Hooker. 1853. 2 vols. Phila This is a cleverly-written book, though we have a strong dislike to the title. It is true, the author disclaims any harsh imputations on Romanists and other religious bodies, by comparing them to Pilate and Herod. But why use such terms? They are certainly employed in an offensive connection, and if the object is to do good, it would be better to avoid such offences. The title of the book gives a clue to the thread of the story, and to the general views of the author with regard to Church polity. XIX. Altar Stones, by the author of "The Faithful Promiser," "Morning and Night Watches," &c., &c. New-York: Anson D. F. Randolph. 1853. A collection of simple, devotional hymns, designed principally for private use, though suitable for family worship. NOTE.-Several book notices prepared for this number are, for the want of room deferred to the next. CONTENTS OF No. II. ARTICLE. I. NINEVEH. 1. Nineveh and its Remains. By Austin H. Layard, D.C.L. II. THE TIME OF THE LAST SUPper, PACH - 175 - 189 III. THE NEW REFORMATION IN IRELAND, - 215 IV. THE GENIUS OF THE CHURCH OF THE MIDDLE AGES, - 228 V. GENERAL CONVENTION OF 1853. Journal of the General Convention of the Protestant Epis- VI. GENIUS AND MISSION OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH. - 246 The Genius and Mission of the Protestant Episcopal Church VII. THE GREAT WANT OF THE CHURCH, CHURCH EVENTS IN THE UNITED STATES. 1. General Intelligence, NOTICES OF NEW BOOKS. - 290 - 313 - 323 - 328 1. The Epistle to the Romans, in Greek and English, with 2. The Epistle to the Hebrews, in Greek and English, with 3. Civil Liberty and Self-Government, 332 - 334 - 336 - 337 5. Commentaries on the Laws of the Ancient Hebrews. With an Introductory Essay on Civil Society and Government, 6. Lectures on Practical Subjects, 7. Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon, made under Direction of the Navy Department, 8. Speeches. By the Rt. Hon. Thomas Babington Macaulay, M.P., 9. Twenty-five Village Sermons, 10. The Church of England Quarterly Review, PAGE 339 343 343 346 346 347 11. The Fifth Annual Report of the Board of Education of the City and County of New-York, of the Operations and Conditions of the Free Academy in said City, 347 12. The State and Prospects of our Church as indicated by her last General Convention; a Sermon in Christ Church, Cincinnati, 13. A Counter-Statement of the Case of Bishop H. U. Onder- 14. Putnam's Monthly. February and March, 1854, 347 - 347 - 347 16. A Word in Season; a Sermon in St. Paul's Church, Milwaukee, 348 348 - 348 THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL QUARTERLY REVIEW, AND CHURCH REGISTER. APRIL, 1854. No. II. ARTICLE I. 1. “Nineveh and its Remains." By AUSTEN HENRY LAYARD, D.C.L. New-York: G. P. Putnam. 1852. 2. "Discoveries among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon." By AUSTEN II. LAYARD, M.P. New-York: G. P. Putnam & Co. 1853. THE world is opening. The seal of ages has been broken with reference to the mysterious East, and the more mysterious Past. The former has been the "cloud-land" of our imaginations. from our youth. Dim visions of bright things to be found in it have piled themselves one above another in our view, like the golden mountains and palaces of light that float before us in the heavens, as the sun goes down behind the evening mists. No doubt our conceptions of it have been very much affected by the gorgeous marvels of that wonderful series of tales which almost every one hangs over with entranced attention in his childhood, and which even manhood finds it difficult to lay aside. The caves of jewelry, and diamond-sprinkled vales, and lavish wealth of every sort, which there continually meet our VOL. I.-12. |