"During my long ministerial life, I have written but very few Sermons, most of which have been already published; and, for want of time and health, they have Leen permitted to get out of print. I wished to have republished those, and to have added a few more, which I had prepared for the press; but the Editors having got my MSS., without properly consulting me, announced a volume of original Sermons; for which 1 was not prepared. Many were brought to me which were said to have been taken down by short-hand writers; but when I came to peruse them, I found I could make no kind of use of them. They were neither in language or matter any thing to which I could ereditably or with a good conscience set my hand. I afterwards understood that my enunciation, though distinct, was too rapid to be caught by those Artists, in consequence of which, many half sentences appeared, and the reasoning was marred, unconnected, unfinished, and indeed, sometimes contradictory to itself. This was the case, particularly with several which had been taken down, some years ago, at the in stance of some gentlemen, who, believing that I was near death, (for I was then in a bad state of health,) thought they could oblige the public and themselves by having my last discourses ready by the time I might be interred! Their good intentions have been hitherto frustrated-and I think it was well for all concerned, and who might have beer oncerned, that such odds and ends never appeared, and this imperfect taking down 2 was nearly the same in all: for, let the artists be whom they might, I found ou examin ing the fruits of their labours, that they had, to a man, given me a strange language, worse by inany degrees than my own; that they had often perverted my sense, misrepresented my criticisms, and confounded any reasoning." * * * * * * * Should any Discourses be offered to the Public, said to have been preached by me, that have not been re-written by myself, (and published, or left with my signature to be published, should my Executors think proper,) I here certify that they are none of mine." "As far as I have proceeded, I have aimed in all to exhibit the most momentous Truths of Divine Revelation:-and as far as I could, the deepest working of the Divine Spirit on the soul of man."-Author's Preface. "The name of Dr. Adam Clarke prefixed to any publication will naturally attract the notice of his numerous and highly respectable acquaintances and friends. This will be the case on ordinary occasions, but when, on examination. it is found that the subject proposed for investigation, is at once recondite, niomentous and universally interesting, excitement will be accompanied with a stili deeper intensity from an expectation that inquiry will be prosecuted in a region that lies somewhat beyond the province of com mon research." "In the volume now before us, all these causes unite their power in one mutual cooperation. The Being and Attributes of God, and his Works displayed in Creation, Providence, and Grace, stand foremost among all the important realities which can enter into the mind of man; and he who feels no interest in the issue of the discussion, can present but teeble claims to the character of rationality. To the subjects investigated in this volume, it is well known that Dr. Clarke has long directed the energies of his acute and capacious mind; and with the various branches of evidence on which the ultimate conclusion rests, he has long been familiar." "In those Sermons that are now before us, there is a depth of penetration, an acuteness of research, and a vigorous range of thought, which, in modern discourses, we but rarely find. These are accompanied with such a warmth of devotional feeling, such a rich vein of piety, and such a strong regard to the fundamental doctrines of the gospel, as greatly to enhance their value. All this, however, was expected from the author's well-known talents, and literary character; and few, we believe, will complain of disappointment."-Imperial Magazine. "The venerable author of these: Sernions, has for many years ranked among the most eminent ministers of the present age; and we are glad that he has been prevailed upon to commit to the press these specimens of his instructive and energetic preaching. POR sessed of a strength of mind far greater than that which fails to the lot of ordinary men and extensively acquainted with Oriental literature, nearly the whole of his life has been devoted to the study of the Holy Scriptures. Accustomed to weigh their phraseology, to investigate their rights and ceremonies, the arts and sciences, the historical facts and characters, to which reference is made in the inspired records, he is eminently qualified to throw light upon their sacred contents. "Some of the Discourses are of considerable length, and of great value. For comprehension of thought, clear and forcible argumentation, and profound views of Divine truth, some of them are equal to the best sermons of Farindon, Barrow, or South; but on the subject of personal godliness, they are incomparably superior to We know of no Serany thing that those eminent Divines and preachers ever wrote. mons in which so much learning is brought to bear upon the all important subject of experimental religion."-- Wesleyan Methodist Magazine. * * * * MEMOIRS of the LIFE and MINISTRY of the Rev. JOHN SUMMERFIELD, A. M. late a preacher in connexion with the Methodist Episcopal Church in America. By JOHN HOLLAND. With an introductory Letter, by JAMES MONTGOMERY. "A fervent, fearless, self-sacrificing preacher, the delight of wondering, weeping, and admiring audiences, wherever he went."-Montgomery. "I have read the life of the Rev. John Summerfield with great satisfaction. It is a very interesting record, and I trust will promote the interests of our common Christianity, of which Mr. S. was so bright an ornament; and so happy an example of the union of zeal with catholicism and of talent with humility. I have, however, to regret that those friends and coadjutors, who could, and ought to have influenced the course of the youthful evangelist, had not withheld him from those excessive exertions which prodigally wasted, in a few short years, the power possessed by him for the good of mankind, when it might have shed the lustre of genius and piety over half a century."-Profes sor Silliman of Yale College. "Life of Summerfield.--We have been reading with much satisfaction the Memoirs of this popular and devoted young minister. The book exhibits a specimen of Biogra phy as beautiful and finished as simplicity, purity, and force of style, united to richness and chasteness of ornament can well make it, and the materials are interesting and In 3 structive and what is no small praise, it is laudably purged of bigotry and sectarianism. -Dutch Reformed Magazine. "Memoirs of Summerfield.-Mr. Holland has by this interesting biography of a most pious, eloquent and popular clergyman, conferred an invaluable benefit on the Christian community at large, and especially entitled himself to the grateful attention of the members of the very extensive church of which Mr. Summerfield was a distinguished and shining light. Recommended to the arduous task by so nice and able a judge as the poet Montgomery, imbued with an overflowing zeal in the cause of religion, and ani mated by a lively and devoted regard for the amiable virtues, the unobtrusive piety, and the impressive eloquence of his deceased friend, he has judiciously performed the charge entrusted to him in an unpretending but attractive form, calculated to make a favourable impression on all sorts of readers. No gloomy spirit of bigotry casts its dark shadows over the path traced by the steps of the illustrious preacher; no illiberal denunciations or exclusive partialities render his example forbidding, or an imitation of his passing excellencies a hopeless attempt to the humble seeker after holiness and virtue. Benevo lence, active, and spreading its wide embrace from east to west, and north to south, wherever the human form offers an object for its regard and a stimulus for its exertion, characterises the tone and spirit in which this volume is written. We may safely re commend this biography as an instructive and interesting work."-New-York Mirror. "This is a work of rare excellence. We speak not now of its literary merit. We speak of a higher quality. It is the simple and touching story of one who, for a few brief years, lived and laboured and suffered among us in the cause of Christ, and was not, for God took him. It is another added to that class of publications so delightful to all who love the Lord Jesus in sincerity, and who love to trace his image in his disciples. It is one of those few books which we read with hearts full of thankfulness to God-and, when we have done, lift up our voice in "Praise, for yet one more name with power endowed To cheer, and guide us, onward as we press." We have received much advantage and much pleasure from this book, and recommend it to our readers. We wish that the story of Summerfield's abundant. labours may stimulate many to similar devotedness. We associate his name in our ascription of praise to God for all his servants departed this life, in his faith and fear; and we love te think that he will be to many as he is to us, "Yet one more image on the heart bestowed Theological Repertory, for February, 1830. "We have perused the Memoirs of the Life of Summerfield with close attention, and Concur with the poet Montgomery in awarding praise to the biographer, and also in the opinion of the value of such records to the living. His biographer has introduced him to us as he was in his closet, and in his intercourse with his fellow men; and none can read his diary or his letters, without being convinced that he practised what he preached. The volume will be sought after with avidity, and read by thousands with pleasure, although they may not have seen him; but to those who knew him as he lived, and read how he died, it will be a treasure with which they will not readily part."-Mercantile Advertiser. A DISSERTATION on the USE and ABUSE of TOBACCO; wherein the advantages and disadvantages, attending the consumption of that entertaining weed, are particularly considered. Humbly addressed to all the Tobacco consumers; but especially to those among religious people. By ADAM CLARKE, LL.D. F.A.S. M.R.I.A. &c. "To such a height with some has fashion grown, One and but one degree is wanting yet, To make our senseless luxury complete; Some choice regale, useless as snuff and dear, To feed the mazy windings of the ear.-S. Wesley. Little children keep yourselves from IDOLS.-St. John. "TO THE READER.-In writing on a subject which appeared to me of vast impor tance to the persons to whom the pamphlet is directed, I thought it necessary to mix historic instruction with serious admonition; and therefore have given a short description of the Plant in question, together with the history of its name and importation into these and other European countries. I have drawn my information from a variety of sources; and have endeavoured to detail what I have learned on this subject with the strictest fidelity, and with as much accuracy as possible. I hope I have made no material mistakes: if I have, they were involuntary: for I have ever spoken according to the best of my knowledge. I am not so vain as to imagine that those who have been long attached to the Pipe, the Snuff-box, or the Quid, will pay much regard to what I have written on the subject. I know too much of human nature to expect that where 4 the passions are strongly in.luenced, and obstinate habits contracted, much attention will be paid to rational argumentation. I write not to convince these; I have laboured with many of them long, and almost in vain. Demonstration to such is mere cob. web: -but I write to prevent those from continuing in the practice, who have just be gun; and those from beginning, who have not yet got under the power of this scanda lous, bewitching, and destructive haoit. What I have done, I have done in the fear of God, and with the simple desire to be useful to my brethren. I have sometimes spoken ironically, sometimes satirically, but always with deep seriousness and concern. In short, I have done what I could to render a custom odious and detestable, which I think every thing in heaven and earth discountenances. Whatever reception my pamphlet may meet with, all the reward I expect is secured; a satisfactory consciousness of the purest motives, and the sincerest desire to do good. Those who know me will give me credit for my good intentions: and those who will not profit by my advice, will have the candour to acknowledge that I have made a sincere attempt to deserve well of my countrymen. ADAM CLARKE." London, May 15, 1797. ZION SONGSTER; a Collection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, generally sung at Camp and Prayer meetings, and in revivals of religion. Compiled by PETER D. MYERS, with a copperplate frontispiece, and vignette title page. This work comprises some of the best Hymns of Bishop Heber, Montgomery, and ether modern poets, as well as all those in general use at Camp Meetings, &c. It is be lieved to be also less objectionable on the ground of doggrel, than most others published for the same purposes. ZION'S SONGSTER, or a Collection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, usually sung at Camp Meetings, and also in revivals of religion. Compiled by THOMAS MÁSON. INFANT SCHOOL LESSONS. A series of questions in nine Lessons on the book of Genesis, accompanied by the text in large type. Prepared by a Lady engaged in Infant Schools THE SCHOLAR'S MANUAL, containing the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and Washington's Farewell Address to the people of the United States, with Questions for the use of Schools. By a Teacher. "This declaration should be written in letters of gold, and should be placed in the hands, and engraven on the hearts of every youth of our country." ENGLISH GRAMMAR, in Familiar Lectures, accompanied by a Compendium; embracing a new systematic order of Parsing, a new system of Punctuation, Exercises in False Syntax, and a system of Philosophical Grammar, in notes: to which are added, an Appendix, and a Key to the Exercises. Designed for the use of Schools and Private Learners. BY SAMUEL KIRKHAM. "I consider the Compendium of English Grammar, by Samuel Kirkham, a work deserving encouragement, and well calculated to facilitate the acquisition of this useful "DE WITT CLINTON." "New-York, July 29, 1829. science. "S. Kirkham, Esq.-I have examined your Grammar with attention, and with a par. ticular view to benefit the institution under my charge. I am fully satisfied that it is the best form in which Murray's principles have been given to the public. The lectures are ample, and given in so familiar and easy language, as to be readily understood, even by a tyro in gra:nmar. "I feel it due to say, that I commenced the examination of your work, under a strong prejudice against it, in consequence of the numerous 'improved systems' with which the public has been inundated of late, most of which are by no means improvements on Murray, but the productions of individuals whom a little grammar has rendered grammatically insane.' My convictions, therefore, are the result of investigation. "I wish you, Sir, success in your publication. "Respectfully, "EBER WHEATON. Pr. of Mechanic's Socisty Schon!." 5 Upwards of six hundred other recommendations have been presented to the and, qually flattering with the above. INDUCTIVE EXERCISES in ENGLISH GRAMMAR, designed to give young pupils a knowledge of the first principles of language. BY RICHARD W. GREEN. Happily for the advancement of learning, and the comfort and encouragement of youth, a better system has been lately introduced. Instruction is made to begin with that which is easily acquired, and may not only be remembered but understood. With far less trouble, and even with a good degree of pleasure, children will be found at an early age, much in advance of those whose incipient education, for an equal period, was under the ancient regime."-Atlas' Notice of Green's Grummar, July 4, 1829. THE SYMBOLICAL PRIMER, or CLASS BOOK, No. 1. By E. HAZEN. This Primer consists of two parts. Part the First is composed of 36 pages, and contains 492 cuts, or pictures, with words expressing the names of the objects which they represent directly under them. Part the Second, is composed of 72 pages, and contains the cuts which are in Part the First, arranged in the same order, with explanations, showing the nature and use of the objects which they represent. The explanations are short and are designed to answer the purposes both of Reading and Spelling Lessons. Experience has proved that words combined in sentences, answer a much better purpose for Spelling Lessons than when arranged in columns. The Symbolical Primer, however, is not designed merely to teach children to spell and read, but also to communicate information, adapted to the young mind. If parents and teachers will give the latter object the weight which it deserves, they will never object to it on the ground that it contains too many pictures and no columns for Spelling. The fact is, there is nothing in columns of words, arranged for Spelling lessons, calculated to excite the attention or to afford the least in struction, and consequently children cannot be made to pay much attention to them. Be sides the orthography of words thus abstractedly preser.ied, cannot be remembered without a great deal of difficulty, inasmuch as there is nothing with which the words can be associated to assist the memory, “THE SPELLER and DEFINER, or CLASS Book, No. 2," by the same Author, is designed, as the name imports, to answer the purposes of a Spelling Book and an Expositor or Dictionary. It is composed of 215 pages, and contains about 8000 words, which are explained and pronounced according to the best authorities. As a book to be committed to memory, it answers a much better purpose than a school dictionary, as it contains a less number of words, and such only as are in common use. The words being classed also according to their parts of speech, and arranged under dif ferent heads, according to the number of letters or syllables of which they are composed, can be committed to memory in less than half the time which is consumed in committing the same number, arranged on the common plan. The time usually devoted to a Spelling Book, will be abundantly sufficient to become well acquainted with "The Symbolical Primer," and "The Speller and Definer," so that the knowledge of the meaning of the words and other information which may be obtained, will be clear gain to the pupil. "The Symbolical Primer" is also published on cards, in large type, for the use of In. fant and Monitorial schools. THE HISTORY OF SANFORD AND MERTON By Thomas Day, Esq. Revised by the Author of American Popular Lesson Handsomely printed on fine paper, and illustrated with three wood engravings. "The History of Sandford and Merton, written fifty years ago, is at this m ment the most interesting and edifying of children's books; highly entertaining exhibiting the best examples, inculcating a virtuous conduct, the right use of rea son, just moral principles, and useful truth in regard to physical nature, all in th most intelligible and attractive manner." INFANT SCHOOL CARDS, containing appropriate Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, for Infant Schools. There are fifteen small cards, printed on both sides, and put up in small cases. Country Merchants supplied with a general assortment of School Books at the very lowest prices. |