“Again, the range of thought is not high and difficult, but level and easy for the wayfaring man to follow.  It is quite evident that the author’s mind was able and cultivated; yet as a teacher to men of low estate, he makes no displays of eloquence or argument.

“In the statements of Christian doctrine the reality of Mr. Blencowe’s mind is very striking.  There is a strength, and a warmth, and a life, in his mention of the great truths of the Gospel, which show that he spoke from the heart, and that, like the Apostle of old, he could say—­’I believe, and therefore have I spoken.’

“His affectionateness too is no less conspicuous; this is shown in the gentle, earnest, kind-hearted tone of every Sermon in the book.  There is no scolding, no asperity of language, no irritation of manner about them.  At the same time there is no over-strained tenderness, nor affectation of endearment; but there is a considerate, serious concern, about the peculiar sins and temptations of the people committed to his charge, and a hearty desire and determined effort for their salvation.”—­Theologian.

“Simple, intelligible, and affectionate.”—­Church and State Gazette.

“Very stirring and practical.”—­Christian Remembrancer.

“The discourses are plain, interesting, and pre-eminently practical.”—­English Churchman.

“Plain, short, and affectionate discourses.”—­English Review.

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GEORGE BELL, 186.  Fleet Street.

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