The Homilist; or, The pulpit for the people, conducted by D. Thomas. Vol. 1 ...

IN ADDITION TO ALL THESE SERMONS there are various articles on other

First: THE EMBLEMATORY HELPS. Under this head are four sections,-

1. Scientific Facts used as Symbols of Eternal Truths. The facts in this volume are-(1)

The Monkey: Ludicrous Effects of Imitation. (2) The Appetite of Animals: Consump-
tion without Assimilation. (3) The Magnet: The Love for Extremes. (4) The Crust
of the Earth: The Common Bond of Animated Nature. (5) The Vulture: Precedence.
(6) The Eskimos: The Improvident Life. (7) The Caracaras: Subsisting on Offensive-
ness. (8) The Walrus: Social Instincts in Unexpected Forms. (9) The Transmission
of Hereditary Peculiarities. (10) The Desmodium Gyrans: The Restless Tempera-
ment. (11) Varieties in Trees: The Neutralization of Party Idiosyncrasies. (12) The
Mirage: The Illusions of Life. (13) The Kite: Unexpected Enemies. (14) The Ele-
phant: A Strong Man's Deportment. (15) The Ant-lion: The Crafty Rogue. (16) The
Caribitos: War Orators. (17) The Black Rhinoceros: The Absurdity of Passion. (18)
The Laplander: The Effects of Climate on Intellect and Morals. (19) The Opossum:
The Impostor.

2. Ancient Myths, their Moral Meanings. The myths treated in this volume are―(1)
Perseus. (2) Nemesis. (3) The Sirens. (4) Dionysos. (5) Ares. (6) Kronos.

3. Biblical Anecdotes as Illustrations of Eternal Truths. The anecdotes given here, and
their lessons are-(1) Cain. (2) Moses Smiting the Rock.

4. Original Similitudes; where we find such subjects as-Holy Thoughts; Character
Primitive Beliefs; Philanthropy, etc., etc.

Secondly: BIBLICAL CRITICISM: containing extracts from the works of W. R. Alger;
J. P. Norris, D.D.; W. F. Wilkinson, D.D.; W. J. Irons, D.D.

Thirdly: THE PULPIT AND ITS HANDMAIDS: containing extracts from the works of
W. M. Thackeray, Thomas Carlyle, Shakspeare, Cowper, Theodore Parker, etc.
Fourthly: My MINISTRY AT STOCKWELL: containing six sketches of an autobiogra-
phic character by the Editor.

Fifthly: LITERARY NOTICES: which contain Reviews of a large number of important
theological, homiletical, political, poetical, and other works.

IN ANSWER TO NUMEROUS CORRESPONDENTS FROM THE COLONIES AND UNITED STATES,
COMPLAINING OF THE DIFFICULTY OF OBTAINING "THE HOMILIST," THE SECRETARY IS
WILLING TO DESPATCH EITHER OF THE THREE VOLS. OF THE EDITOR'S ENLARGED SERIES,
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AMONGST THE NUMEROUS AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING RECOMMENDATIONS
OF THIS SERIAL BY EMINENT MINISTERS AND AUTHORS, WE CAN ONLY GIVE
THE FOLLOWING, OUR SPACE BEING SO LIMITED :-

REV. WILLIAM WEBSTER, M.A., Late Fellow of Queen's College, Cambridge Author of
"The Syntax and Synonyms of the Greek Testament," and Joint Editor of Greek Testament.
-"The pulpit will never lose its power while sermons are delivered, which for fresh-
ness and terseness, for originality of thought, vigour of style, and catholicity of
sentiment, culminating in heart-stirring application to men's minds and bosoms,
can be compared with these. I can heartily recommend it to all my clerical
brethren who would adapt their preaching to meet the errors of the present day;
to all, whether ministers or laymen, who wish to add to their store of knowledge.'

DR. LANGE, Professor of Theology at University of Bonn." This is the best and most
widely circulated of the books published in England for the promotion of pulpit
oratory. It is carefully edited and replete with solid matter. Its standpoint is
large-hearted, above creeds, and evangelic in the widest sense. Its contents fully
justify us in recommending it to preachers and theologians generally, in Germany
also."

DR. NASH, Author of Commentary on the New Testament, in the German lan-
guage, etc." It is a work of classic character, a journal of great value."

DR. GILFILLAN, Author of "Bards of the Bible," etc.-"Such a periodical as
Arnold would have loved, and Coleridge promised to contribute to. Altogether, I
never had more pleasure in reading or recommending any religious periodical. O
si sic omnia!"

DR. SAMUEL DAVIDSON, Author of "Sacred Hermeneutics," etc.; and Translator of
Tischendorf's Greek Testament.-"Most heartily and conscientiously do I recom-
mend the Homilist to all classes of readers. Young preachers should study it. It
will greatly benefit them. Laymen should read it. It will create in them a thirst
for something better than what they commonly hear from our pulpits, and stir up
in their souls feelings and aspirations of the nobler sort."

DR. JAMES WALKER, Author of "The Philosophy of the Plan of Salvation."-"I have
read the serial with awakened interest. There is something in it that stirs the
mind like the sound of a trumpet."

DR. PARKER, of the City Temple.-"We can never sufficiently express our obli-
gations to The Homilist. Its most fruitful suggestiveness and inspiring tone of
enthusiasm have rendered us excellent service times without number. We wish
that all theological students could be induced to study the structural sym-
metry and the cumulative argumentativeness of these living and penetrating
discourses. Dr. Thomas is always philosophical, yet never unpopular."

NOTICES OF THE PRESS.

THE METHODIST.-"For richness of language, wealth of thought, beauty of illus-
tration, and correctness of criticism, it has never been surpassed and scarcely ever
equalled by the most valuable aids to pulpit preparation.
We heartily
recommend the work to ministers as one which is calculated to impart to their dis-
courses and addresses a freshness, richness, and strength which few other writings
can supply."

THEOLOGICAL QUARTERLY." There is really no work for ministers equal to it, and
we might say, none to be compared with it. There are discourses that might be
matched against the most splendid pulpit productions of ancient or modern times.
To students preparing for the ministry it will be invaluable, not only as supplying
thought, but as affording an educational training in homiletics which will help to
fashion their character as preachers for life. There is hardly a page that is not
suggestive or fruitful of precious thought. Our invariable advice to ministers has
been to procure it immediately."

THE CHRISTIAN NEWS.-"The Homilist is essentially expository. The thoughts of
the Editor are never common-place, and his diction is ever chaste, eloquent, and
dignified.
The articles from his prolific pen are often enriched by prose
quotations that are never prosaic, and poetical quotations which display an exten-
sive acquaintance with and appreciation of the poets."

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