Part 20
=A REFUTATION CF THE THEOLOGICAL WORKS OF THOMAS PAINE, not noticed by Bishop Watson in his “Apology for the Bible.” By Thos. O. Summers. 18mo, pp. 84. Price 25 cents.=
The Memphis Christian Advocate speaks of this work as “seasonable”--in view of the revival of infidelity of the Thomas Paine type--and says, “The argument is terse and concise, but satisfactory.” The author aimed at saying a great deal in a few words. The “Refutation” is beautifully gotten up. The “Apology” and “Refutation” are also bound together, price 45 cents.
=STRICTURES ON CHURCH GOVERNMENT. By the Rev. R. Abbey Price 5 cents.=
This essay has a special bearing on the government of the Baptist Church.
=HYMNS FOR SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES, specially designed for the Children cf the Church. Edited by Thos. O. Summers. Net price to Sunday-schools: boards, 10 cents; roan, 21 cents. Retail, 30 cents; roan gilt, 50 cents; morocco, 75 cents. The fine ones are gems. The book consists of 384 pages, and contains 600 Hymns.=
“As its title indicates, it is a collection especially designed for the children of the Church, and it has been compiled with the ability, research, and taste which characterize the labors of the accomplished editor in the department of hymnology. We are not saying too much for it, when we affirm that it leaves nothing to be desiderated hereafter in this line.”--_Southern Christian Advocate._
=THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL TEACHER; or, the Catechetical Office. By Thos. O. Summers. 18mo, pp. 144. Price 30 cents.=
This work discusses the most interesting questions connected with the Catechetical System--the Teacher’s Qualifications, Difficulties, and Encouragements. It exhibits the obligations of pastors and teachers to the children of the Church, and shows how they may be discharged.
=OLD MICHAEL AND YOUNG MAURICE; or, Country Scenes in England. 18mo, pp. 178. Price 30 cents.=
A truthful, fascinating, and instructive volume.
=TALKS, PLEASANT AND PROFITABLE. By Thos. O. Summers 18mo, pp. 146. Price 30 cents.=
The topics of these dialogues are Orphans, May-Day, Birds, Temperance, Peter and the Tribute-money, Retribution, Recognition of Friends in Heaven. The style is adapted to the minds of intelligent youth The engravings are handsome.
=THE WORLD OF WATERS. By Fanny Osborne. With Illustrations Two vols. 18mo, pp. 186, 224. Price 60 cents.=
A couple of fascinating and instructive volumes. The tales and narratives beguile, like sailors’ yarns, the voyage over the world of waters. The descriptions and anecdotes blend the charm of romance with the credibility of truth.
=SCRIPTURE VIEWS OF THE HEAVENLY WORLD. By J. Edmondson, A.M. 18mo, pp. 249. Price 35 cents.=
A neat edition of a book which takes rank with Baxter’s Saints’ Rest--to which great work it is in some respects superior.
=TRIAL OF THE WITNESSES OF THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST. By Bishop Sherlock. With an Introduction by Thos. O Summers 18mo, pp. 137. Price 30 cents.=
This masterly work is got up in convenient form and beautiful style. The Introduction contains a brief biography of the illustrious author.