"This volume consists of letters written by the author to the _Gospel Banner_, of which he is the well-known editor, during his recent visits to Canada and England. During their original publication they were read with keen interest by the numerous patrons of that paper, as well as by the Maine public generally; and it was a happy idea to gather them into a volume for more distant readers, as well as for future perusal and reference. The author has a sharp eye for observation, as well as great felicity in description; writes in an easy, off-hand, yet vigorous style; and, on the whole, has placed before us the clearest and most graphic picture of London and the sights in the Crystal Palace that we have yet met with. Not the least interesting portions of the volume are the descriptions of Montreal, Quebec, and their environs, to the accuracy and felicity of which we can testify."--_Yankee Blade._
"An interesting series of sketches."--_Univer. Quar._
"It is highly attractive in narration of incidents, scenery and sights.
What makes it more valuable to us is a very natural likeness of the author, executed with much skill and beauty."--_Christian Amba.s.sador._
THE WORKS OF REV. HOSEA BALLOU.
The death of this Patriarch of the Universalist Ministry gives additional value to his Works, and especially to those written in the years of his strength and vigor.
The subscriber is the publisher of those works, and will furnish sets of the same, or single volumes, issued in the best style of typography and binding.
I. Notes on the Parables of the New Testament. One vol. 12mo., 297 pages. Price 50 cents. First published in 1804.
II. A Treatise on the Atonement. One vol. 12mo., 328 pages. Price 50 cents. First published in 1805.
III. Series of Twenty-six Lecture Sermons. Delivered in the School-street church, Boston. One vol. 12mo., 375 pages. Price 62-1/2 cents. First published in 1818.
IV. Twenty-five Select Sermons. Delivered on various occasions, from important pa.s.sages of Scripture. One vol. 12mo., 360 pages. Price 63 cents. First published in 1828.
These are the works in which the convictions of Father Ballou are best expressed, and circulation should be given to them by all who are desirous of diffusing the wisdom of that sainted man. The "Notes on the Parables" are remarkable examples of Scripture interpreting Scripture; the "Treatise on Atonement" is a piece of mental reasoning intelligible to the humblest capacity; and the "Lectures" and "Select Sermons" are rare expoundings of the divine word, and the great principles of Scripture truth.
The subscriber is also preparing to issue a fine edition of the above works, to be bound in a uniform style with the Biography; and the whole will then be sold at $4 per set.
A. TOMPKINS.
BOSTON, August, 1852.
AGENTS WANTED TO CIRCULATE THE FOREGOING WORKS.