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The Modern Poetical Speaker. By MRS. Palliser. London: Longman and Co.

A great improvement on the old Speaker so frequently used in schools in former days. The selection seems to be well made, and cannot fail to be an acquisition especially in higher schools.

The People's Dictionary of the Bible.

This work is coming out in sixpenny parts. The two we have seen give good hope for the usefulness of the work.

The Child's Commentator on the Holy Scriptures. By INGRAM COBRIN, M. A, Vol. I. Ward, London.

This first vol. extends to the First Book of Kings. It is sound and evangelical in its views of divine truth, plain and intelligible in its diction, and altogether a useful help to the young in the attainment of Scriptural knowledge.

A Protestant Catechism for the Use of Schools. By the Rev. B. RICHINGS. Seeley, and Co., London.

We are glad to see a new edition of this admirable Catechism, revised and considerably enlarged. It ought to be a standing manual in every Protestant School, of every grade and character throughout the land. Teachers should themselves be thoroughly acquainted with its contents, and adopt it generally in their upper classes. We give the author's preface:

"We are now more than ever called upon to maintain our character as PROTESTANTS. Our duty and our safety now, more than ever, urge us to withstand the advances of that man of sin, the son of perdition, who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped.' (2 Thess. ii. 3, 4.)

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If we would, with the divine blessing, do this successfully, we must begin with the young. We must endeavour to give the rising generation a Scriptural knowledge of the 'idolatry to be abhorred of all faithful Christians,' of the many 'blasphemous fables and dangerous deceits' of Popery.

"May all Christian ministers, parents, and teachers

remember this! Mindful of what they owe to God, to their country, to their flocks, and to their families, may they discharge with faithfulness this solemn duty! May they take the children to the Bible-the religion of Protestants the only infallible source of truth! May they teach them to draw from this fountain of living water; that so from it may go forth abundantly those streams which alone can preserve from desolation, which alone can give spiritual fruitfulness and beauty to our land.

"The children of Popish mass-houses are thoroughly instructed in the subtleties of the mystery of iniquity; and surely the children of Protestants should be taught the value of the light of the Gospel, and the evils of that Romish darkness which again threatens to obscure it.

"To assist those who desire to engage in this good work, the following Protestant Catechism was originally compiled, and is now, in compliance with the wishes of his friends, published in an enlarged form by the writer. His earnest desire and prayer is, that it may be made useful in warning the lambs of our flock against the paths of the destroyer, and in guiding them in the way of truth, of safety, and of peace.'

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We subjoin a striking passage, quoted from Bishop Jewel:

"If any man can prove the following articles by any one plain sentence, out of the Scriptures, or out of the works of the old Fathers, or by a canon of any old General Council, or by any practice of the Primitive Church, then I promise to go over to his party;

"That there was any private mass in the world for the space of 600 years after Christ; or, that there was any communion ministered to the people under one kind; or, that the people had their Common Prayers then in a strange tongue, that they understood not; or, that the Bishop of Rome was then called an Universal Bishop, or the Head of the Universal Church; or, that the people were then taught to believe that Christ's body is really, substantially, carnally, or naturally in the Sacrament; or, that his body is, or may be, in a thousand places or more, at one time; or, that the priest did then hold up

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the sacrament over his head; or, that the people did then fall down and worship it with godly honour; or, that images were then set up in the churches, to the intent that the people might worship them; or, that the lay people were then forbidden to read the word of God in their own tongue."

General Scripture Reading; or, a Plan for the Perusal of the entire Scriptures once every Year. By A CLERGYMAN. Houlston, London.

Here, for the trifle of one penny, all excellent guide for Scripture reading.

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There are greater advantages in the reading of the entire Scriptures than we are apt to imagine. We strongly recommend our readers to put themselves under this course; and may the Holy Spirit vouchsafe an abundant blessing!

Fifth of November. A Sermon preached in Casterton Chapel, by the REV. J. BILDERBECK, Missionary at Madras. 4d.

Fifth of November. A Sermon preached at St. Cuthbert's, Carlisle, by the REV. J. FAWCETT.

Seeley and Co. London.

3d.

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"YOUR words have been stout against me, saith the Lord. Yet ye say, What have we spoken so much against thee?" (Mal. iii. 13.)

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A LIST OF SOME OF THE HARD SPEECHES WHICH UN

GRATEFUL SAINTS HAVE SPOKEN AGAINST HIM, (THE LORD THEIR GOD.)

"Though I have redeemed them, yet they have spoken lies against me." (Hosea vii. 13.)

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TO THE PARENTS OF THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL CHILDREN OF BURTON LATIMER.

MY DEAR FRIENDS,-I am very glad you send your children to the Sunday-school; for I hope you are anxious that their souls may be blessed. We wish to train your dear little ones for heaven, and to bring them up in the "fear of the Lord." We also wish to teach them their duty to man: we long to see them become obedient to their parents; kind and loving to each other; and, above all, we wish them to walk in that narrow path which leads to happiness hereafter. And I hope and believe there are many parents in this

village who have the same wishes for their children. I trust many are praying constantly that their dear little ones may be changed from children of Satan to children of God. O parents, those who care for your own souls, I ask you, Can you bear the thought of bringing forth a child for hell? No; that you cannot. Then, dear parents, take care that you are not now educating your offspring for hell. Godly children become the most dutiful sons and daughters; the best parents, husbands, and wives; and the most useful members of society. It is a grand thing being religious in this life, and those alone who are so, can look forward to a life of happiness hereafter. How different is the lot of those who remain careless about their souls! They have not the fear of God before their eyes; and must be miserable when they think of another world. They grow up doing no good in the world; many become troublesome to their fellow-creatures, and curses to their poor parents. O my dear friends, no wonder you wish your children to be brought up "in the nurture and admonition of the Lord:" and you do not know how often discouraged we feel when your children are not as attentive and diligent as we wish them to be. Now we have a request to make of you. We say, Strengthen our hands. You send your children for us to train and instruct. Then, parents, I hope you will all try to support us in all the plans we make for your children's good. You know we wish your children's good and happiness: then try and go hand in hand with us. Bid them obey their Teachers; and try to impress on them at home what they are taught at school. And do not forget to pray for your children, that what they learn at school may be blessed to their precious souls; and that they may become little lambs in the fold of the heavenly Shepherd.

I have now something more to say to you: I wish you to understand a new system which we are going to adopt. This new plan we have formed for two reasons

1st. That parents may know how their children have behaved each Sunday.

2ndly. That children may be rewarded every six months, according to their conduct.

From January, 1845, tickets may be given in our Sunday-school as follows:

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