in town and country, where the Incumbent has had the courage to introduce "SONGS OF GRACE AND GLORY." This large collection is appreciated in a way which no merely small and cheap one ever is. Persons who never took the least interest in the more limited collections, previously in use, consider "SONGS OF Grace and Glory" worth having and worth paying for; and instead of merely providing sufficient copies for church use, they procure extra ones for home, as an ornament to the drawing-room table, an addition to the library, and a daily source of interest, help, and refreshment.

It is found that hymns sung at church are now constantly referred to at home, and repeatedly read in private or sung in the family circle; often forming a topic of conversation, and influencing life and work. The book has already thus proved itself to be, not only a Preacher's, but a Pastor's assistant,

Even the poor make cheerful efforts to possess it, considering it as a positive treasure, and contriving, in many cases, to get the handsomer copies of that beautiful book." It is remarkable (and instructive) that many are more ready to spend 2s. 6d. or even 4s. on a handsome copy than ever they were to supply themselves with a twopenny or sixpenny hymnal. The same principle is found to work among the children, to whom the possession of "SONGS OF GRACE AND GLORY" is a great object of ambition, either by subscribing weekly pence for it, or by trying to merit it as a school-prize.

From its intrinsic excellence and attractive appearance, it is also in great request as a gift-book for birthdays or distant friends.

One clergyman writes in perfect astonishment at such results in his country parish, and says that "the demand for hymn-books is so unprecedented!"

III. THE CONSIDERATION OF HYMNS AS A MEANS OF

GRACE.

Good hymns are concentrations of the deepest experience and ripes t thought, crystallised into the most beautiful forms of language. As a whole sermon may be but an amplified hymn, so a hymn should be a concentrated sermon, made portable, so to speak, for the memory-a compressed force entering the mind, there to put forth expansive power, acting with holy pressure upon heart and life.

This force is far from being employed as it might be. Its use is too often confined to two or three hymns at each Sunday service. If the practice were adopted, so frequent among Continental Christians, of reading hymns as a part of daily devotion, and reading or singing them at family worship, how great would be the influence upon many a heart and home!

The memory would thus, without effort, be enriched with precious and Scriptural thoughts in their most easily-remembered form, and the spiritual mind would receive a constant stimulus and refreshment in addition to what is already found in other means of grace.

Children and servants would thus gain real and often saving instruction in the pleasantest of all modes; and unkind, ill-tempered, or "idle" words are far less likely to be heard in the nursery or kitchen where familiar hymns are involuntarily warbled. A hymn-singing household is sure to be a harmonious home.

But experience has shown that the stronger and fuller the hymnal in use, the greater will be its acceptability, range, and power. The Germans, with their rich collections of grand hymns, understand this, and-some Nonconformist bodies have also recognised it. Shall we of the Church of England come short in the matter, and allow a great means of grace to lie used but in part? It may be that the "hymnal treasures" of the English language are a "talent" for which English Christians will have to give account. The Editor of 66 SONGS OF GRACE AND GLORY" has done his part by placing a magnificent collection of these within reach of all, and many clergy are doing theirs by putting it into the hands of their congregations. May the Holy Spirit in every case add that blessing which has been instantly and fervently sought upon the work.

IV-A SUGGESTION.

The difficulty of introducing a new hymnal, and the actual expense of doing this, where desirable, either wholly or in part gratis, is less formidable than is generally imagined, and the "lion without" may in most cases be slain by an earnest effort.

Two modes are suggested with respect to poor or uninterested congregations: (1) Place just sufficient copies in each seat, stamped with the name of the church, to secure them from being taken away; or (2) Give notice of reduced prices to all who cannot easily pay the full price. In many places, some one Christian can be found possessing means and a "willing heart," who would feel it a singular privilege, by a single gift, not greater than is readily given to any special call, to secure to a whole congregation the inestimable blessing of a new and powerful means of grace and influence for good. Or a few names, uniting with but a guinea each, might thus divide this privilege. Hardly could "the silver and the gold," which are the Lord's, be devoted to His cause in a more direct and resultful manner. Once introduced, all seeming difficulty will be over for ever, the people will soon learn to value and enjoy the boon conferred on them, and this new artillery in the wars of the Lord will be rejoiced over by those who are " fighting manfully against sin, the world, and the devil," both in and around them. (See page 31.) F. R. H.

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"The external appearance is beautiful, and I can see at a glance that very great care has been bestowed upon the compilation."-THE RIGHT REV. THE LORD BISHOP OF LICHFIELD.

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I like your Collection of Hymns very much."-Rev. CANON J. C. RYLE. "It proves you have been a zealous collector and a wise selecter.”—Prebendary GEORGE FISK.

"Songs of Grace and Glory' is a most pleasing title. It commends itself to my taste and judgment thoroughly. It supplies a great need."-Rev. CAPEL MOLYNEUX.

"The labours of thirty years are rewarded at last. I am delighted with the book, and think it will be a lasting treasure to the Church. Songs of Grace' are a rehearsal for the Songs of Glory."-BENJAMIN GOUGH, Author of "Lyra Sabbatica," etc.

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"Just the book I wanted: true piety; deep spirituality; great taste; and great variety."-Rev. H. O. STERLAND, Vicar of St. Edmund's, Gateshead.

"We use the hymns daily, and like them more and more."-Rev. CANON GOVER, Saltley Lodge, Dulwich.

"In your precious book, 'Songs of Grace and Glory,' I find an endless fund of Divine instruction. It is the best Preacher's Assistant' I ever met with, next to the Word itself."-Rev. JOHN J. MANLEY, Vicar of Tunbridge.

"I have carefully read Songs of Grace and Glory,' and have no hesitation in saying that the volume is in my opinion one of the most admirable and comprehensive collections of hymns I have ever seen. It is a marvel of cheapness."-Rev. R. W. FOREST, M.A., Vicar of St. Jude's, South Kensington, S.W.

"It is certainly the most complete collection I have ever seen, and the insertion of the authors' names and dates is a great addition to the value of the book. Although there are so many hymn-books in existence, I feel that yours supplies a place which has never been filled before."-Rev. H. C. MILWARD, M.A., Vicar of St. Clement Nechells.

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“Thank you for Songs of Grace and Glory.' It is one of the finest collections I have seen. It will be a text-book to me for all my days.”—IRA D. SANKEY (Messrs. Moody and Sankey).

INDEX I.

ARRANGEMENT OF HYMNS.

A FREQUENT REFERENCE 10 THIS WILL GREATLY FACILITATE THE SELECTION OF HYMNS FOR ANY SUBJECT OR SERMON.

PART I.

THE HOLY AND EVER-BLESSED

"TRINITY IN UNITY."

THEME I. Worship presented to the Triune Jehovah.

(1) Adoration, Hymns 1 to 18. (2) Invocation, 19-31.
(3) Dedication, 32-40.

THEME II. The Attributes and Perfections of the Triune Jehovah.

(1) The Being of God, 41, 42. (2) Infinity, 42.

(3) Spirituality, 43.

(4) Eternity, 44, 45. (5) Unity, 46.

(6) Sovereignty, 47.
(8) Dominion, 49.
(11) Omnipotence, 52.
(14) Holiness, 55.

(7)

(9)

First Cause and Final End, 48. Glory, 50. (10) Wisdom, 51. (12) Omniscience, 53. (13) Goodness, 54. (15) Faithfulness, 56. (16) Omnipresence, 57. (17) The Pardoning God, 58. (18) Mercy, 59. (19) Majesty, 60. (20) Kindness, 61. (21) Love, 62. (22) Unchangeable, 63. (23) The Names of Jehovah, 64.

THEME III. The Acts of the Triune Jehovah.

(1) The Everlasting Covenant of Grace, 65-85.
(2) Creation, 86-96. (3) Providence, 97-112.

THEME IV. The Divine Persons of the Triune Jehovah.

I.

JEHOVAH THE FATHER.

(1) His own essential Blessedness, 113-115.

(2) His Eternal Love to His Eternal Son, 116.

(3) His Choice and Gift of a Church to His Son, 117-119.

(4) His Promise of the Holy Ghost, 120.

(5) The Love of the Father, 121-127.

II. JEHOVAH-THE SON.

(1) His Deity, 128-136.

(2) Names and Titles, 137 - 188.

(83) His Divine Love, 189–194.

(4) His Incarnation and First Advent, 195-205.

(5) The Epiphany, 206-211.

(6) The Circumcision of Christ, 212, 213.

(7) Christ our Example, 214-217.

(8) The Compassion and Sympathy of Christ, 218-222.

(9) Jesus seen of Angels, 223, 224.

(10) His Sufferings and Sin-Atoning Death, 225-243.

(11) His Burial, 244-247. (12) His Resurrection, 248-261.

(13) His Ascension, 264-274. (14) His Intercession, 275-281.

(15) His Mediatorial Glory, 282-290.

(16) His Second Advent in Glory upon Earth, 291-320.
(17) His Coronation-"King of Kings," 321-327.

(18) His Millennial Reign, 328–341.

ARRANGEMENT OF HYMNS.

III. JEHOVAH-THE HOLY GHOST.

(1) His Deity seen in Creation, 312, 343.
(2) His Distinct Personality, 344.

(3) His Procession from the Father and the Son, 345.

(4) His Names and Titles, 346-360.

(5) The Day of Pentecost, 361–365.

(6) His Work of Grace upon the Soul, 366, 367.

(7) Faithful to His Covenant, 368, 369.

(8) Prayer for the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit, 370–378.

PART II.

THE BOOK OF GOD, AND THE CHURCH OF GOD.

THEME I. The Holy Scriptures-the Revelation of the Triune

Jehovah.

(1) Inspiration, 379-381. (2) Excellency, 382-388.
(3) Sufficiency, 389-397.

THEME II. The Church of the Triune Jehovah-as Revealed in
Holy Scripture.

ITS THREEFOLD ASPECT-PAST-PRESENT- FUTURE.

I. AS FORESEEN BY JEHOVAH-FROM ALL ETERNITY.
His "ELECT CHURCH." (1) Chosen in Christ, 398-402.
(2) Precious, 403-411. (3) Complete, 412-414.

II. AS REDEEMED AND GATHERED OUT FROM THE WORLD.
His "CHURCH MILITANT." (1) Called, 415.

(2) Justified, 416, 417. (3) Separated from the World, 418.

(4) Never Separated from Christ, 419, 420.

(5) Preserved in Christ, 421-421. (6) Made like Christ, 425.

III. AS GLORIFIED-AND PRESENTED-THE BRIDE ADORNED FOR HER KING.

His "CHURCH TRIUMPHANT.”

426, 427.

(1) Continuing in His Presence,

(2) Rejoicing in His unchanging Love, 428--430. (3) Partaking of His Eternal Glory, 431-433.

THE CHURCH-FURTHER DESCRIBED.

IV. IN ITS EXTENT.

(1) Described as a "Little Flock," 434-436.

(2) Nevertheless "a Countless Multitude," 437–440.

(3) Amplitude-out of every Kindred, and Tongue, and People, and Nation, 441-443.

V. ITS NAMES AND TITLES.

(1) The Body of Christ, 444.

(2) The Bride of Christ-the Lamb's Wife, 445.

(3) The Church of the Living God, 446.

(4) The Temple of the Holy Ghost, 447.

(5) The Household of Faith, 448.

PART III.

MAN-AND THINGS PROVIDED FOR MAN.

THEME I. Man.

(1) Fallen, 419, 450. (2) Sinful, 451--454. (3) Mortal, 455-457.