Rev. W. Chapman's chapel, Greenwich-road, kindly lent for the occasion, at half-past six in the evening.

The purchase of the freehold land, and the erection of the present school and lecture room, measuring 40 feet by 20, and which will also form the vestries of the chapel, will not be less than 5601., not the half of which has yet been subscribed, but for the whole of which we are personally responsible within twelve months. We trust that this fact, in addition to entirely gratuitous services, will induce our friends to shew their prompt and liberal disposition to help.

It gratifies us much to add, that Mr. E. Wilshere, of Blackheath-hill, who has kindly co-operated with us from the commencement of the undertaking, has engaged, during his academical vacation, to visit Brighton, Lewes, &c., to solicit aid in our undertaking; and earnestly do we hope that our Christian friends in that neighbourhood may cordially meet his application.

RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOOKS.

WE have already directed the attention of our friends to Robinson's new and corrected edition of "Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Bible," publishing in shilling numbers. We have now the gratification of possessing it complete in six thick 8vo, volumes. Its editor has done himself almost infinite credit in the pains he has taken to present the work to the Christian public in a manner which would have delighted its venerated author; for never before has it been published in so correct a form. This edition will henceforth be ever referred to as the standard.

We have never commended "The Christian Keepsake and Missionary Annual, edited by the Rev. William Ellis," with more fervour than we do the volume for 1888. Every portion of the work approaches as near perfection as anything of which we can con

ceive. We hope it may commend religion in quarters where works less embellished and less beautifully printed would scarcely be read.

"Hebrew Lyrics: Select Poems on Old-Testament Subjects," is another of the beautiful gems published by the Religious Tract Society. It consists of one hundred and sixty-nine delightful poems, on nearly as many topics, furnished by the sacred writers, and written by the best poets of England and America. It must secure attention and do good.

The REV. R. PHILIP, the well known author of the experimental "Guides," has just published a thick 8vo volume, entitled "The Life and Times of the Rev. George Whitefield, M.A." It furnishes a mass of information relating to one of the most extraordinary ministers with whom God has ever favoured his church. Cold must be the heart which can read this book without being warmed, and hard must be the soul which does not melt under the influence which its interesting facts must create. Oh, for ten thousand Whitefields!

We have examined, with much pleasure, a hymn book, lately published by Wightman, which we apprehend is by no means known in proportion to its value. Its title will fully explain its character and object"A Small Selection of Hymns, designed as a Supplement to larger collections, and especially adapted to meetings for prayer and the revival of religion."

"The True Christian: Sentences selected from various authors, on the Temper and Happiness of a Believer in Jesus." By G. T. JOHNSON. A little work, discovering discrimination and taste in the selection and arrangement of a variety of gems from the best theological writers.

A few months ago we warmly commended the REV. T. W. JENKYN's admirable volume on " The Union of the Holy Spirit and the Church in the Conversion of the World." We had not then read his volume "On the Extent of the Atonement, in its relation to God and the Universe." It is truly the work of a master, delineating in a fearless and scriptural style the glorious features of this mighty subject. We know no work equal to it, nor any that is of more value to those who would nerve themselves for the conquest of the world for Christ. Every page involves arguments to rouse Christians from their contracted views and cold feelings, and to arise and shine in the glory of the Lord which has arisen upon them. Every minister especially should study this volume with diligence and prayer, and we are sure that the advantages would be great.

We hope that very few of our readers have neglected to put themselves in possession of DR. F. W. KRUMMACHER'S "Elijah the Tishbite," which we some time ago commended to their regard. Those who have read that delightful volume will rejoice to learn that the Religious Tract Society have published another small volume, translated from his pen, equally distinguished for evangelical truth and sweetness of spirit. It is called, "A Glimpse into the Kingdom of Grace." It consists of eight sermons, which cannot be read too often.

Mr. Harding is publishing the "Lectures to Mechanics" now delivering at Holywell Mount Chapel, in threepenny pamphlets. Those by the Rev. Drs. Bennet and Styles, and by the Rev. J. Blackburn, lie before us, and do high credit to their authors. Dr. Styles's is truly a masterly performance, on the Introduction of Sin. Why should not similar lectures be delivered in all our manufacturing districts ?

We are truly pleased to see that the Rev. J. Leifchild and the Rev. Dr. Redford have commenced a new and enlarged series of "The Evangelist." It has become very deservedly popular among Christian ministers of every denomination, and we cannot do better than to commend it to their still more extended patronage.

The Religious Tract Society have published a very judicious, neat, and cheap little volume of "Select Psalms and Hymns, suitable both for Public Worship and Private Use; consisting of five hundred Psalms and Hymns." It is very suitable for its intended purposes, for which, in another and less eligible form, it has already been much used.

"Spiritual Things compared with Spiritual; or Two Texts for every day in the year, illustrating each other: with Sacred Poetry." This is one of the publications of the Religious Tract Society; its title intimates that it is intended as a daily companion to aid the meditation of the true Christian, for which purpose it is admirably adapted. It is gratifying to see the increasing demand for books of this peculiar character.

DR. STRAUSS's four Sermons "On Restitution; Lot and his Wife; The Rich Man; and Christian Composure;" and KRUMMACHER'S "Temptation in the Wilderness;" both of which little volumes are translated from the German, and published by Wertheim, are entitled to serious perusal, which their freshness and piety will amply repay.

"Flowers of Hope: a Collection of Poems, Devotional and Miscellaneous;" is a little volume of pieces written by a student for the Christian ministry, indicative of talent and a sweet spirit of piety.

T. C. Savill, Printer, 107, St. Martin's Lane.