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Very daintily produced pieces of famous literature. Fcap. 8vo, art paper wrappers, 6d. net; rich cloth gilt, Is. net; postage id. A Lecture by F. W. ROBERTSON, of

WORDSWORTH.

Brighton.

"A piece of sympathetic criticism, written with much literary charm, specially welcome in this dainty form."

THE MIRROR OF THE SOUL AND OTHER NOBLE PASSAGES from JOHN RUSKIN.

"A few of his masterpieces of English prose." THE GREAT STONE FACE.

By NATHANIEL

HAW

THORNE. Hawthorne's Masterpiece. "One of the finest pieces even Hawthorne ever wrote, and that is saying a great deal." "Those in search of a kindly message to their friends cannot do better than turn their attention to this series of books, beautiful alike in form and contents."

BOEHME. THE SUPERSENSUAL LIFE: or, The Life which is above Sense. By JACOB BOEHME. First cheap issue of this work of the great German mystic. Fcap. 8vo, paper wrapper, 6d. net; rich purple cloth, 1s. net; paste grain leather, gilt edges, 2s. net; postage id. extra.

[Heart and Life Booklets. This most precious little treatise, by " the greatest of the Mystics," is here reprinted from the edition of 1781 in the masterly translation generally credited to William Law, author of "A Serious Call."

Dr Whyte says:-"There is all the reality, inwardness, and spirituality of 'The Imitation in The Supersensual Life,' together with a sweep of imagination, and a grasp of understanding that even A Kempis never comes near.'

Scotsman.-" A splendid rendering into English of one of the finest works of the greatest of the mystics."

Expository Times.-" So no more ignorance of this superb piece of spiritual work." BONAR. HYMNS OF FAITH AND HOPE. By HORATIUS BONAR, D.D. Choice selection of some of the best known pieces. Fcap. 8vo, paper, 6d. net; cloth, Is. net; leather, 2s. net. [Heart and Life Booklets.

WORKS BY BISHOP PHILLIPS BROOKS. LECTURES ON PREACHING. The Yale Lectures. By PHILLIPS BROOKS, D.D. Uniform with his Works, issued by Macmillan. Crown 8vo, cloth, 2s. 6d. net; postage 4d. extra. Pocket edition. Lambskin, 3s. net; cloth limp, 2s. net; postage 3d. extra. CONTENTS.

THE TWO ELEMENTS IN PREACHING. THE MAKING OF THE SERMON.

THE PREACHER HIMSELF.

THE PREACHER IN HIS WORK.
THE IDEA OF THE SERMON.
Expository Times.-"A book of per
manent value."

Church Times.-" Well worth reading and re-reading by young clergy. They can hardly study the great preacher's methods without learning much, very much, to help and strengthen them."

THE CONGREGATION.

THE MINISTRY FOR OUR AGE.

THE VALUE OF THE HUMAN SOUL. Methodist Times.-"We have more than once commended this delighsful Dook. There is no preacher, hardly any public speaker, who can read these lectures without learning something profitable. We wish all our preachers could own, and make their own, the sterling truth of this delightful and valuable book."

PHILLIPS BROOKS' WORKS-continued.

THE INFLUENCE OF JESUS. By Bishop PHILLIPS BROOKS, D.D. on Preaching." Crown 8vo, cloth, 2s.

THE INFLUENCE OF JESUS ON

THE MORAL LIFE OF MAN. THE INFLUENCE OF JESUS ON

CONTENTS.

THE SOCIAL LIFE OF MAN. Expository Times.-"The Influence of Jesus' is theologically the most characteristic of all Bishop Brooks' works. Mr Allenson has given us a new and attractive edition."

LETTERS OF TRAVEL
PHILLIPS BROOKS.

postage 4d. extra.

The Bohlen Lectures. Uniform with "Lectures 6d. net; post free 2s. 10d.

THE INFLUENCE OF JESUS ON

THE EMOTIONAL LIFE OF MAN. THE INFLUENCE OF JESUS ON

THE INTELLECTUAL Life of Man. Baptist Magazine." The purpose of the book is established with an irresistible force of logic and a wealth of choice illustration. The relssue of the book is altogether timely."

(1865-1890).

By Right Rev. Large crown 8vo, 368 pages, 2s. 6d. net ;

These letters of travel cover periods of Phillips Brooks' life that were always of the greatest delight to him. They convey not only an interesting story of travel, but also evidence of that personal charm, ready wit, and genial appreciation which those nearest to him loved so well.

Academy.-"Those who have not had the good fortune to hear Phillips Brooks will be surprised with this glimpse of what must have been a delightful character." THE PURPOSE AND USE OF COMFORT.

A Sermon by PHILLIPS BROOKS. Fcap. 8vo, artistic wrapper, 6d. net; also cloth, Is. net; leather, 2s. net; postage id.

[Heart and Life Booklets.

AN EASTER SERMON (Rev. i. 17 and 18). By PHILLIPS BROOKS. Fcap. 8vo, artistic wrapper, 6d. net; also cloth, Is. net; leather, 2s. net; postage id.

"Two of his greatest discourses."

[Heart and Life Booklets.

Northern Whig.-"The purpose is thoroughly devotional. The former appeals to many hearts afflicted by sorrow, and the latter contains a hopeful message based on the Resurrection of Christ."

THE LIFE WITH GOD. A Sermon by PHILLIPS BROOKS. Fcap. 8vo, artistic wrapper, 6d. net; also cloth, Is. net; leather, 2s. net. Fourth Edition. Postage id.

[Heart and Life Booklets. Christian World.-"It is almost overwhelming in its power, eloquence, and tender pleading. It is also essentially human, as is the religion which it sets forth. The preacher's great point is that the religious is the only natural and complete life." BROWN, CHARLES. TALKS TO CHILDREN ON BUNYAN'S HOLY WAR. By the Rev. CHAS. BROWN, President Baptist Union. Cheap edition. Cloth, Is. 6d. net; postage 3d.

Examiner.-" Vivid addresses sound and manly.'

Dr Alexr. Whyte.-" Best thanks for Mr Brown's beautiful book. I shall place it on my Bunyan shelf, and shall not forget it when I am consulted about the best Bunyan literature."

Christian World.-" Many parents will be glad to have them to read to their children, and we can imagine that many ministers will be glad to take a hint from the book and speak on the same lines to the young people of their congregation."

BROWN, R. M. FORTY BIBLE LESSONS AND FORTY ILLUSTRATIVE STORIES: (THE BIBLE IN LESSON AND STORY). By R. M. BROWN. Crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. 6d. Second Edition.

This book is strikingly new. Ministers and other speakers will find the numerous good stories (forty) eminently useful for illustrative purposes. Christian Commonwealth." It is all [ very delightful and very practical. The book is exactly what many a teacher needs."

Baptist.-"Just the thing for a mother who minds the children at home on Sunday evening."

BROWNING, MRS. AURORA LEIGH. By E. B. BROWN

ING. 126 pages, clear good type, demy 8vo, 6d.

[Allenson's Sixpenny Series. To-day." It is wonderful. Mr Allenson's experiment in issuing a sixpenny edition of Mrs Browning's masterpiece should be watched with interest." BROWNING, ROBERT. EASTER DAY. Fcap. 8vo, 6d. net; cloth, is. net; limp leather, 2s. net; postage id. extra. [Heart and Life Booklets. Saint Andrew.-" All lovers of Browning will enjoy having this beautiful poem in handy pocket size. The print and paper are beyond praise.'

CHRISTMAS EVE. Fcap. 8vo, 6d. net; cloth, Is. net; limp leather, 2s. net; postage id. extra.

[Heart and Life Booklets.

Miss E. M. CAILLARD'S Twò Able Books.
Have just been transferred to Messrs Allenson.

CAILLARD. THE MANY-SIDED UNIVERSE. A Study of Science and Religion specially addressed to Young People. By EMMA MARIE CAILLARD. Large crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. 6d. net; by post 3s. 9d.

The Scotsman.-"It is so readable and suggestive that it may well prove interesting to older readers."

INDIVIDUAL IMMORTALITY. By Miss E. M. CAILLARD, Author of Progressive Revelation. Large crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. 6d. net.

Daily News.-"A really valuable contribution to the discussion of a great problem." DR JOHN CAIRD'S FAMOUS SERMONS.

CAIRD. ASPECTS OF LIFE. Twelve Sermons by Principal JOHN CAIRD, LL.D. Being a reprint of the famous volume entitled "Sermons." Cheap edition. Nineteenth thousand. 312 pages, large crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. 6d.

CONTENTS.

THE SELF-EVIDENCING NATURE OF PARTICIPATION IN THE SUFFERINGS OF DIVINE TRUTH.

SELF-IGNORANCE. SPIRITUAL Influence.
THE INVISIBLE GOD. SPIRITUAL REST.
THE MANIFESTATION OF THE INVISIBLE

God.

THE SOLITARINESS OF CHRIST's Suffer

INGS.

The Scotsman.-"A new cheap edition of sermons by one of the most eloquent and famous of Scottish preachers."

CHRIST.

SPIRITUAL PROSPERITY.

THE CHRISTIAN'S HERITAGE.

THE SIMPLICITY OF CHRISTIAN RITUAL.
THE COMPARATIVE INFLUENCE OF CHAR-
ACTER AND DOCTRINE.
RELIGION IN COMMON LIFE.

The Glasgow Herald." Many sermon-tasters will be glad to have these specimens of his fervid eloquence brought within their easy reach."

CAIRD. RELIGION IN COMMON LIFE. By Principal JOHN CAIRD, D.D., LL.D. Fcap. 8vo, 6d. net; cloth, Is. net; leather, 2s. net; postage id. [Heart and Life Booklets. Dean Stanley spoke of it as the greatest single sermon in the language."

AN ENTIRELY NEW DAILY READING BOOK. CAMERON. CHRIST IN DAILY LIFE: A Consecutive Narrative of the Life of our Lord, compiled from the Four Gospels, and arranged in one continuous Story for Daily Reading. By ADELAIDE M. CAMERON, with an Introduction by Miss GREGORY. Pott Foolscap 8vo, 190 pages, neat cloth, Is. 6d. net; leather, 2s. 6d. net.; velvet calf, 3s. 6d. net. This most useful piece of work forms a very valuable addition to the Devotional library. The compiler says, "The weaving together of the

different events of the sacred narrative has been a work of so much illumination to myself, that I am encouraged to hope the result may perhaps be found useful to others also."

Scotsman." A finely-printed little volume of extracts from the several gospels so arranged as to tell chronologically the story of our Lord. It marks a new departure that these daily readings give merely the words of the Bible without note or comment, even the usual division into chapter and verse being eliminated."

Glasgow Evening News.-"This is a little book which will be widely acceptable as an addition to devotional literature. The book is very nicely got up."

CARLYLE. HEROES AND HERO WORSHIP. Beauti

fully printed on India paper in a large clear type, 516 pages, imp. 32mo, limp leather, Is. 6d. net; also cloth, 1s. net; postage 2d.

The most perfect pocket edition extant. The measurement of this little classic is only 51× 33 by under inch thickness. Weight only 4 oz.

HEROES AND HERO WORSHIP. 6d.

Aberdeen Daily Journal.-" The publication of such standard works in a cheap form is highly to be commended."

SARTOR RESARTUS.

6d.

[Allenson's Sixpenny Series.

WORKS BY BISHOP BOYD-CARPENTER, D.D. THOUGHTS ON PRAYER. By W. Boyd-CARPENTER, D.D., Bishop of Ripon. New edition. 16mo, cloth, Is. net; also limp leather, gilt edges, 2s. net; postage 2d. Aberdeen Free Press. " Bishop Boyd-Carpenter's much-appreciated little book of Thoughts on Prayer,' including meditations and prayers for one week, and suggestive outlines on confession, supplication, intercession, and thanksgiving." FOOTPRINTS OF THE SAVIOUR. By W. BOYD

CARPENTER, D.D., Bishop of Ripon. New edition, with thirteen Illustrations. Cr. 8vo, cloth, 2s. 6d.

Twelve devotional chapters on places visited by our Lord: Bethlehem -Cana-Sychar-Nazareth-Capernaum-Gennesaret-Decapolis-Bethany

-Gethsemane-Calvary-Emmaus-Olivet.

Expository Times.-"Great Lessons from the Life of Christ grouped round the cities in which He did His mighty works are told here simply for simple folks. It is a new edition of a foremost favourite of the sick-room or prayer-meetings."

CAWS. THE UNFOLDING DAWN. Nineteen new

Sermons by the Rev. LUTHER W. CAWS, Author of "The
Unrecognised Stranger." Crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. 6d.

The Christian World." Freshly put Ideas with a direct forcefulness of style." The Christian.-" Discourses of a most encouraging and stimulating order. Other preachers will find them full of suggestion."

CAWS. THE UNRECOGNISED STRANGER, and other Sermons. By the Rev. L. W. CAWS. Cheaper issue. Crown 8vo, 2s. 6d. net; post free 2s. 10d.

Christian World." Throughout fresh and suggestive."

THOMAS CHILD. 164 pages,

Evangelical Magazine.-"Strong and spiritual sermons that stir and still." CHILD. ROOT PRINCIPLES IN RATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL THINGS. BY demy 8vo, 6d. ; by post 8d. Westminster Review." Mr Child knows more of science, is a better philosopher than most orthodox' apologists, and makes many good points against the dogmatic evolutionists and the monists.' Professor Alfred Russel Wallace says:-"It expounds a new and very

[Allenson's Sixpenny Series. remarkable view of all the great ideas and principles which underlie the Universe and Man. So far as I know, it is the most complete and satisfactory theory of the nature of matter and mind-of force and life of spirit, immortality and free-will that has yet been given to the world."

THE BIBLE: ITS RATIONAL PRINCIPLE

OF INTERPRETATION. By T. CHILD. Cloth, Is. net. The Friend.-"A lucid exposition. It brings great help to the right understanding of the Scriptures."

CLARK. A DAILY MESSAGE FOR CHRISTIAN

ENDEAVOURERS. Compiled by Mrs FRANCIS E. CLARK. A Book for the Quiet Hour, the Prayer Meeting, and the Birthday. Wide pott 8vo, cloth gilt, gilt top, 2s. 6d. CLARKE. HUXLEY AND PHILLIPS BROOKS. By Prof. W. NEWTON CLARKE, D.D., Author of "Outlines of Christian Doctrine." Fcap. 8vo, 6d. net; neat cloth, Is. net. Fourth Edition. Postage id. [Heart and Life Booklets. London Quarterly Review." It shows how the spiritual world which the Agnostic knew nothing of was the sphere in which the great preacher had his being. It is a little book that will give new hope and strength to every Christian worker. It is beautifully written and full of suggestive matter."

COLE. SAINTS AMONG THE ANIMALS.

Text by

M. W. COLE. With eleven full-page illustrations by A. P. COLE. Small 4to, paper wrapper, 6d. net.; postage 2d. Capitally told stories, making fresh illustrations for Children's Addresses. The ten Saints treated in this novel manner are St Aventine of Troyes, St Hilda of Whitby, St Jerome, St Keneth of Wales, St Francis of Assisi, St Anthony of Padua, St Médard, St Werburge, St Giles and St Colman. COOTE. THOUGHTS ON MOTHERHOOD:

FROM 192

MANY MINDS. Compiled by Lady COOTE of Ballyfin. pages, demy 16mo, paste grain leather gilt, gilt edges, 2s. net; handsome cloth, gilt lettered, Is. net; postage 2d. A most charming book dealing with Motherhood, Infancy, Training, Education, the Home, Mother-Culture, and Death of Children.

From the Author's Preface." This little volume of extracts goes forth in the hope that it may bring some help and encouragement to those who have entered into the happy service of motherhood."

Dundee Advertiser.-" Mothers will delight in this book, and keep it near them for constant reference. The extracts given in the section 'The Death of Children' will console many a stricken mother."

Baby.-"We lingered for some time over Thoughts on Motherhood.' Lady Coote has done her work with assiduity, evidence of patient care being apparent in the arrangement and grouping of the great number of gems from long articles. commend Lady Coote's admirable little book."

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