The Kingdom of Christ. By Richard Whately, D.D. Archbishop of Dublin. Philadelphia: James M. Campbell. New York: Saxton & Miles. 1843. pp. 93.

WE have already noticed this work at length in our pages. We now mention its title to give the satisfactory information that for the insignificant price of twenty-five cents, the public may obtain in a very neat form the most logical and conclusive refutation of the High Church theory of the church, which has appeared during the present century. A refutation which is none the less effective because it comes from an Archbishop.

The Huguenot Captain: or the Life of Theodore Agrippa D'Aubigné, during the Civil Wars of France, in the reigns of Charles IX., Henry III., Henry IV., and the minority of Lewis XIII. Philadelphia: James M. Campbell. New York: Saxton & Miles; and the principal booksellers throughout the United States. 1843. pp. 121. Price 25 cents.

THIS is an exceedingly interesting work. It exhibits a specimen of an extinct race; a form of character of which there are no examples extant. It relates also to one of the most momentous periods of modern history, when the destiny of France was trembling in the balance, and when, alas! the scales turned in favour of popery and death.

Persuasives to Early Piety, interspersed with suitable Prayers. By Rev. J. G. Pike. New York: Robert Carter. Pittsburg: Thomas Carter. 1843. pp. 438

A Memoir of the Rev. Henry Martyn, B. D., late fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge, and Chaplain to the Honourable East India Company. By the Rev. John Sargent, M. A. From the tenth London Edition, corrected and enlarged. With an introductory essay and an appendix by the American Editor. Fourth Edition. New York: Robert Carter, 58 Canal St. Pittsburgh: Thomas Carter. 1844.

THIS is a a complete and very attractive edition of a memoir, which, in point of interest and usefulness, has no superior and very few approaching to equality, in the host of biographies which the past and the present generation have given birth. We are glad to inform our readers of the opportunity to procure the book, in a new and perfect edition.

The Exodus of the Church of Scotland: and the claims of the Free Church of Scotland to the Sympathy and Assistance of American Christians. By Thomas Smyth, D. D. Charlestou. 1843. pp. 48.

THIS Sermon owes its existence and publication to the interesting fact that Christians, belonging to seven religious denominations, united in requesting its delivery and afterward, its publication. This liberality is highly creditable to the religious community of Charleston, and may be regarded as an auspicious omen of of the catholic spirit in which the claims of the Free Church of Scotland will be received in this country. Dr. Smyth has performed in an effective manner the task imposed upon him, in exhibiting the principles on which that church is founded, and its claims on the sympathy and assistance of American Christians.

The voice of the Church One, under all the successive forms of Christianity: A discourse pronounced at the opening of the Theological School at Geneva. By J. H. Merle D'Aubigné, D. D. Translated by the Rev. R. Smith, Waterford. New York: John S. Taylor & Co. 1844. pp. 63.

THE differences between Christians are kept so constantly in view, by their controversies and contentions, we are apt to lose sight of the great body of evangelical truth which is the common heritage of the church in all ages and in all its forms. To bring this into view is the design of this discourse, in which M. D'Aubigné considers the church during four periods. The first, which he calls the primitive, or form of life, when the great truths of the gospel were held as the foundation and source of spiritual life, but not presented with much doctrinal precision; the second, the period of Arius and Athanasius, Pelagius and Augustin, he calls the age of dogma, during which these same truths were canvassed and settled with exactness of definitions before unknown; the third, the period of the schoolinen; the fourth, that of the Reformation. In all these periods he shows that the doctrine of the Trinity, of the depravity and the helplessness of man; of justification through the righteousness of Christ, and of the necessity of the influence of the Spirit, were ever held and constitute the real united testimony of the church. This is done in the vivacious style of the author, and with that mixture of philosophical acumen and poetic genius for which he is remarkable.

A voice from Antiquity to the men of the Nineteenth Century or Read the Book. : By J. H. Merle D'Aubigné. New York: John S. Taylor. 1844. pp. 69. ANOTHER characteristic little work by the same author, designed to recommend, by the united testimony of the ancient church, the reading of the Bible, or faith in the word of God, as the only corrective of the evils and dangers of society.

Sequel to Apostolical Succession Examined, being un answer to an Episcopalian's Comments upon the Apostolical Succession. By William S. Potts, D. D. St. Louis. Svo. pp. 31.

THIS is a continuation of the controversy noticed in a former number as having arisen from the publication of a sermon by Dr. Potts before the Presbytery of St. Louis. The personal allusions of the pamphlet can of course have only a local interest; but it affords very gratifying evidence of the attention paid to controverted points by some of our most popular ministers, as well as an assurance that the groundless pretensions of our opponents will not be suffered to act upon the public mind without a timely antidote.

The Reply of Rev. R. C. Grundy to a Pamphlet by a Catholic Layman, in answer to Three Discourses of his on Roman Catholicism, delivered in the town of Springfield, Kentucky, August 13th, 1843. Maysville Svo. pp. 23.

THE remarks just made upon another controversial publication from the West, apply almost without modification to the one before us, in which as in the former, there are two parts or elements easily distinguished, the one of a personal and local nature, scarcely intelligible to a distant reader, the other of a higher and more permanent importance, showing considerable research and a zeal for the truth, heightened in this case by the author's personal interest in relatives and friends, whom he believes to be under dangerous delusion.

The Protestant Reformation, its Cause and Influence. An Address delivered before the Society of Alumni of South Hanover College, July 25, 1843. By Rev. S. Ramsay Wilson. Cincinnati. 8vo. pp. 32.

THE subject selected by the orator on this occasion is

certainly one of far more interest and genuine importance than those usually chosen in like cases, and although, as might have been expected, he makes no attempt to throw new light upon a subject so familiar, he is fairly entitled to the higher praise of having urged, with earnestness and force, upon the minds of his young hearers, a series of facts, which instead of losing are continually gaining in historical interest and practical importance. The declamatory tone of the address which certainly detracts from its merit as a piece of writing, may have added much to its effect when orally delivered. It is indeed a disadvantage to which speakers upon such occasions are invariably subject, that the same tone and manner of expression can scarcely be made equally acceptable to a hearer and a reader.

The Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul, illustrated in a course of serious and practical addresses, suited to persons of every character and circumstance; with a devout meditation, or prayer, subjoined to each chapter. By Philip Doddridge, D.D. New York: Robert Carter, 58 Canal Street. Pittsburgh: Thomas Carter. 1843.

THIS edition is in clear type, on good white paper, and is neatly and tastefully gotten up. It is uniform in style with the series of valuable practical books which Mr. Carter has given to the religious public. More than this, it is unnecessary to say.

Proceedings of the General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland. October, 1843. Witness Newspaper. Edinburgh. 1843.

AFTER our article on the Church of Scotland was in type, we received, through the kindness of a friend, several numbers of the Witness newspaper, containing a regular and full report of the proceedings in October, and although there is nothing which requires to be noticed at great length, we have no doubt that a very concise summary of facts will be agreeable to many of our readers. The Assembly met at Glasgow, Oct 17, and was opened with a sermon by Dr. Chalmers. Dr. Brown of Glasgow was unanimously called to the chair. A ratio of representation was adopted, by which equal numbers of ministers and elders will hereafter be returned, theological professors to be members ex officio. The Synods and Presbyteries were further though not finally arranged, every synod to be attended by corres

ponding members from certain other Synods named by the Assembly. The distinctive position of the Free Church, as opposed to the existing establishment, and to the so called voluntary principle, was re-asserted. Deputations were received from the Reformed Presbyterians, the United Seceders, the Irish Presbyterians, the Welsh Calvinists, and the evangelical churches of Geneva, besides written addresses from various other bodies. A committee was appointed to consult with certain corresponding bodies as to the best mode of regulating the transfer of ministers and probationers. Several cases of translation or resisted calls were settled harmoniously after some discussion. The Assembly refused, with one dissenting voice, to allow Mr. Guthrie of Edinburgh to be called to London. During the summer England had been visited by several deputations, and arrangements were made for a more extensive visitation early in the winter. A very great interest had been excited there, and several thousand pounds contributed already. The Wesleyans, Baptists, Independents and a few Episcopalians, had co-operated cordially. The Synod of Canada had expressed its concurrence with the Free Church in principle, but declined to take any practical step in consequence of the disruption. The new college at Edinburgh was to be opened in November. A library of three thousand volumes had already been collected. Dr. Black was appointed Professor of Divinity at Aberdeen, with a view to the ultimate establishment of a faculty or college for the north of Scotland. He proposed a uniform plan of presbyterial examinations, which was ordered to be printed. No change was to be made as yet in the course of theological study, except so far as to accelerate the progress of certain students more advanced in life. One hundred ministers preach in Gaelic, and seventy young men preparing for the ministry speak that language. The whole number of preachers adhering to the Free Church is stated at about six hundred. Out of the general Sustentation Fund, raised by local associations, a dividend of forty pounds for the first six months, was made to every pastor. The amount was smaller than had been expected, partly because a portion of the fund had been diverted to another object, that of building churches. Six hundred churches were reported as in progress or about to be commenced. Their average capacity is six hundred sittings, and the estimated average expense of their erection five hundred