PIKE'S RELIGION AND ETERNAL LIFE. "Religion and Eternal Life, or Irreligion and Perpetual Ruin, the only Alternative for Mankind," by the author of the "Persuasives" and "Guide" just noticed, "addresses its readers as fallen and dying, yet immortal beings, who need eternal salvation. It aims humbly to follow in the track of those 'Calls' and Alarms' to the unconverted, by which Baxter, and Doddridge, and Alleine, and others being dead yet speak.'' 45,000.

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JAMES' ANXIOUS INQUIRER.

This work is written in a modern, attractive style, which may gain the attention of many who would neglect the works of some of the old writers, while it presents, with great seriousness, the reasonableness of anxiety on the subject of salvation; the importance of gaining scriptural views of truth; the nature of repentance and faith; and guards against mistakes, perplexities, and discouragements, which may attend the commencement of the Christian course. The respected author, in a cordial communication expressing his joy in the prospect of the circulation of the work among the millions of our growing country, stated that between two and three hundred thousand copies had been circulated in Great Britain; and that it had been translated into the Welsh, French, Gaelic, and German, and was about to be translated into Swedish.

A clergyman in Pittsburg writes, "The Lord has been pleased to give us another reviving from his presence. Most of the converts are young men and women; and it is a remarkable fact, that nearly all who were hopefully converted

were more or less benefited by the perusal of James' Anxious Inquirer. As new cases of interest occurred from day to day, I was frequently asked by the officers of the church whether these persons also had that little book;' and in nearly every instance I had already placed James in their hands. Oh what a high and glorious reward its author will have in the day of the Lord!" Printed 30,000.

GURNEY ON LOVE TO GOD.

This essay on the Habitual Exercise of Love to God considered as a Preparation for Heaven, by Joseph John Gurney, of the Society of Friends, author of the Tract on Redemption and other valuable works, is a calm, able, and evangelical presentation of an important practical subject; showing the necessity of meetness for heaven, and then proceeding to the contemplation of GoD, not only in nature and providence, but more fully as Father, Son, and Spirit in Redemption; together with the subjects of communion with God, submission to his will, conformity to his attributes, and consequent love towards

men.

SHERMAN'S GUIDE TO ACQUAINTANCE WITH GOD.

This serious and attractive work by the successor of the Rev. Rowland Hill, in London, is founded on the text, "Acquaint now thyself with God, and be at peace; thereby good shall come unto thee." It shows the nature of acquaintance with God, or true religion; the essential means of this high attainment, namely, the mediation of Christ, and faith in Him; the influences and work of the Holy Spirit; the preached and written word, prayer, meditation, and holy walking with God; the best season

for commencing acquaintance with God, in which the present time is urged by many affecting considerations; closing with a view of the advantages attending this high and sacred duty.

HENRY ON MEEKNESS.

This treatise by Rev. Matthew Henry, author of the Commentary, who died 1714, illustrates the nature and excellency of that "meek and quiet spirit which is, in the sight of God, of great price;" with the various encouragements to its exercise. It may profitably be made a manual by all, and is well adapted to allay the agitations which so often disturb the harmony and peace of the churches. Printed 35,000.

ANDREW FULLER'S BACKSLIDER.

This is a short but able and practical treatise, exhibiting the general nature and different species of backsliding, its symptoms, dangers, and the means of recovery. The present edition has a brief preface by Rev. Mr. James, of Birmingham.

HELFFENSTEIN'S SELF-DECEPTION.

This treatise has grown out of the lamentable state of many individuals and churches, maintaining the outward forms of religion, while they give sad evidence that their heart is not right with God. It points out the nature and forms of self-deception; the danger and consequences of being self-deceived, and the liability that the mistake will be one for eternity, and then directs to the only and never-failing remedy.

ELEGANT PRACTICAL WORKS.

The works under this head are valuable spiritual treatises, written in a more elegant and polished style than some of the preceding, and which may commend themselves to particular classes of minds.

WILBERFORCE'S PRACTICAL VIEW.

This Practical View of Christianity has long been regarded as a standard work, and has exerted a powerful moral and religious influence among the higher classes in Great Britain. Its style is elevated; and it so enforces the necessity of vital godliness, that it would seem no intelligent reader can deem himself a Christian while having the form only. Within a few days after its first appearance it was out of print, and within half a year five editions, 7,500 copies, had been called for. The author received thanks and congratulations on the issuing of the book, from many honored names, including lords and bishops; and the Rev. John Newton said, "I deem it the most valuable and important publication of the present age." "I am filled with wonder and with hope. I accept it as a token for good; yea, as the brightest token I can discover in this dark and perilous day."

The Rev. Legh Richmond, author of the Dairyman's Daughter, writes, "I feel it to be a debt of gratitude which I owe to God and to man to state, that to the unsought and unexpected introduction of Mr. Wilberforce's book on Practical Christianity, I owe, through God's mercy, the first sacred impression which I ever received it being after he had entered the ministry) as to the

spiritual nature of the Gospel system, the vital character. of personal religion, the corruption of the human heart, and the way of salvation by Jesus Christ.”

Soon after this work was issued by the Religious Tract Society in London, an unknown English Christian was so deeply impressed with its worth, that he committed to that Society sufficient funds to enable them to distribute 3,000 copies gratis among the nobility and the higher classes.

A respected clergyman, being at the mansion of Mr. Wilberforce, told him that he received his first religious impressions from the Practical View; and that to him he was indebted for all the light he had received, and all the good accomplished by his ministry. Mr. Wilberforce, deeply affected by the recital, kept exclaiming, as the tears rolled down his face, "Give God the praise, sir; give God the praise-the man is a sinner." The pious clergyman and his spiritual benefactor wept together, and rejoiced together over all the goodness and the mercy which the Lord had made to pass before them.

HANNAH MORE'S PRACTICAL PIETY.

“Practical Piety, or the Influence of Religion on the Mind and Heart," is a standard work of this favorite author, who began her efforts in defence of vital Christianity against infidelity and formalism as early as the commencement of the present century, and who coöperated with Wilberforce with a spirit kindred to his. This work, like Wilberforce's View, is adapted to the taste and refinement of those moving in the higher walks of life, while yet, in every chapter, it discusses topics involving the salvation of the soul; as prayer, a devotional