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SKEFFINGTON'S NEW LIST

Including New Sermons for +Lent, Good Friday+ and +Easter,+ many of them with special reference to the +Three Years of War,+ and the special conditions of the times in which we live. Manuals for +Confirmation, Easter Communion.+

=Thoughts for Dark Days=: By the Rev. H. L. GOUDGE, D.D., Canon of Ely. Crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. 6d. net (postage 3d.).

The purpose of these excellent sermons is to bring out the value of the Epistle of St. James in this present time of strain and difficulty. The writer believes that St. James wrote in circumstances very similar to our own, and that his teaching is in many instances exactly that which we require. The sermons are arranged as a course for Lent and Easter, and contain an exposition of almost every important passage in the Epistle.

=Lenten Teaching in War Time=: By the Rev. J. H. WILLIAMS, M.A., Author of "Christmas Peace in War Time," "Lenten Thoughts in War Time," etc. Crown 8vo. Cloth, 2s. 6d. net.

These Addresses are eminently practicable. The effects of the War on the earthly life are closely followed as illustrations of what takes place in the Spiritual life. Thus, a comparison is drawn between the present enforced abstinence occasioned by the War and the Church's command to self-denial during Lent.

They contain many new thoughts, and the subjects dealt with are treated in new ways. The subjects chosen for Ash Wednesday, the Sundays in Lent, Good Friday, Easter Eve and Easter Day, are singularly appropriate, viz.: "Self-Denial," "Conflict," "Help," "Perseverance," "Relief," "Sacrifice." "Triumph," "Suffering," "The Body of Jesus," "The Conqueror of the Grave."

Many of the thoughts are illustrated by similes and anecdotes very touching and appropriate.

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=Fruits of the Passion=: A Daily Watch with Jesus through the Mysteries of His Sorrow unto the Joy of His Resurrection. By HILDA PARHAM. Crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. net (postage 3d.).

A work of beauty, ability and intense earnestness. It is full of beautiful thoughts, and presents a new way of regarding the Season of Lent. There are no "drybones" in this work. It is therefore interesting as well as devotional. It supplies a very excellent and necessary meditation on our want of any real sense of sin. It also presents excellent teaching in the sinfulness of little sins.

The book contains brief meditations for Lent upon the Five Sorrowful Mysteries, impressing the Father's love as shown forth in the life of Christ and tracing the Fruit of the Holy Spirit in the Passion.

There is one main thought throughout each week (with illustrative poem). In simple devotional tone _each day_ strikes its clear note of Catholic teaching. The Publishers wish to draw very special attention to this beautiful book.

=Life in Christ=, or What It Is to be a Christian: By the REV. CANON KEYMER, Missioner in the Diocese of Southwell, and formerly Rector of Headon, Notts. Author of "Salvation in Christ Jesus," "The Holy Eucharist in Typeland Shadow," etc. Crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. net (postage 3d.).

The Author of this book was for many years engaged in preaching Missions, and in giving Courses of Instructions. The teachings then given have been arranged and connected under the general heading of "Life in Christ."

The book will be specially useful to those who desire to have, or to give to others, consecutive and plain teaching.

=At God's Gate=: By the Venerable JOHN WAKEFORD, B.D., Precentor of Lincoln. Crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. net (postage 3d.).

A Series of Addresses suitable for "A Retreat," "A Quiet Day," or for private reading with many entirely new thoughts and the expressions of thought. The book is written with marked ability and can be thoroughly recommended.

It contains eight chapters suggesting thought, and stimulating the praise and worship of God. In these days of emotion and spiritual disquiet it is a wholesome thing to be drawn to think about the relation of body and spirit in the harmony of the life of grace. The mistaken distinctions of natural and spiritual are here put away, and man is shown in his common life as the Child of God, intent upon doing his Father's business.

=Triplicates of Holy Writ=: By the Rev. J. H. WILLIAMS, M.A. Author of "Christmas Peace in War Time," "Lenten Thoughts in War Time," etc. Crown 8vo, cloth, 2s. 6d. net (postage 2d.).

This book contains fine Addresses for the Sundays in Lent, Good Friday and Easter Day applicable to the War.

The Publishers cannot do better than give the chapter headings of the book which is written in this popular writer's best vein:

_Ash Wednesday_: The Three Primary Duties--Prayer, Fasting and Alms-giving. _Lent I._: The Three Temptations. _Lent II._: The Three Favoured Disciples. _Lent III._: The Three Hebrew Martyrs. _Refreshment Sunday_: The Three Witnesses. _Passion Sunday_: The Three-One God. _Palm Sunday_: The Three Burdens. _Good Friday_: The Three Crosses. _Easter Sunday_: The Threefold Benediction.

=Some Penitents of Scripture=: By the late Rev. G. A. COBBOLD. Author of "Tempted Like as We are." Crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. (postage 3d.).

This book, showing as it does various aspects of that wide subject, "Repentance," should prove especially useful to the Clergy during the Season of Lent.

The first address is a powerful appeal and a clear setting forth of the meaning of a true repentance.

In the other six addresses the author dwells in a very original and practical way on various notable repentances recorded in Holy Scripture.

=Piety and Power=: By the Rev. H. CONGREVE HORNE, Author of "The Mind of Christ crucified." Crown 8vo, cloth, 2s. 6d. net.

An exposition of "My Duty towards God," as defined in the Catechism, and of the Eucharist as the means whereby we are empowered to perform that duty.

A contribution towards the wider appreciation of the Holy Eucharist as the grand corporate act of redeemed humanity, bending in lowly homage before the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe and Father of all mankind.

Contents: Introduction--Faith, Fear and Love--Worship and Thanksgiving--Trustfulness and Prayer--God's Holy Name and Word--True Service--An Epilogue for Holy Week.

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=The Language of the Cross=: By the Rev. J. H. WILLIAMS, M.A. Author of "Christmas Peace in War Time," "Lenten Thoughts in War Time," etc. Crown 8vo, cloth, 2s. 6d. net (postage 2d.).

This excellent book contains plain addresses written on new lines of thought, on "The Seven Last Words."

They have copious reference to the War and are likely to prove useful for the Three Hours' Service, or as Addresses during Lent and Passion.

The subjects include: "The Word of Intercession," "The Word of Kingly Majesty," "The Word of Filial Affection," "The Word of Desertion," "The Word of Agonized Humanity," "The Word of Victory," "The Word of Death."

=God's Love and Man's Perplexity=: By the Rev. A. V. MAGEE, Vicar of St. Mark's, Hamilton Terrace. Author of "The Message of the Guest Chamber" (3rd edition), etc. Crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. net (postage 3d.).

This book, which deals with various aspects of the love of God, will be specially useful for Retreats and Quiet Days, or for courses of Sermons. It is also a message of Hope in war time, for all who feel unable to reconcile the love of God with the horrors of war.

The chapters deal with "The Prodigality of Love," "The Claim and Response of Love," "The Quality of Divine Love," "The Joy of Love," "The Timeliness of Love," "The Tardiness of Love, the Power and Patience of Love," "Love's Reward of Obedience," "Love's Perplexity."

It is excellent in every way, and can be thoroughly recommended.

Her Majesty the Queen has been graciously pleased to say that she will be pleased to accept a copy of this book on publication.

=Prayer the Sign-Post of Victory=: Addresses written for January 6th, 1918, but eminently suitable for general use. By the REV. CANON C. LL. IVENS, H. CONGREVE HORNE and J. H. WILLIAMS. 2s. 6d. net.

This book contains five addresses, the chapter headings being: "A Time Call to Prayer and Thanksgiving," "The King's Command," "Prayerfulness," "Clearsightedness," "What the Crib reveals in Time of War," and an "Appendix of Prayers."

=Religion and Reconstruction.= Cloth, crown 8vo., 3s. 6d. net (postage 3d.).

If the War has taught us anything at all, it has most certainly taught us that many of our national institutions and many phases of our social life need urgent reform. Men's minds are turning towards reconstruction. The whole fabric of Church and State is quickly coming under the ken of an impatient public, and there is a danger that they will be guided more by the heart than the head. Problems of Reconstruction call for the consideration of men of stability and high character. As the Church's contribution to this momentous discussion, the forthcoming book on "RELIGION AND RECONSTRUCTION" is one that everybody will find extremely valuable.

It has been written by:

The RT. REV. C. J. RIDGEWAY, D.D., Bishop of Chichester.
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MONSIGNOR POOCK, D.D.
The REV. W. E. ORCHARD, D.D. (Presbyterian).
The REV. F. B. MEYER, B.A., D.D. (Baptist).
F. C. SPURR (Baptist).

leaders of religious thought, who are something more than students of social questions.

The book covers a very wide field, from questions of Education and Imperial Politics to those of Family and Domestic Interest. It is the book every parish priest, in fact every minister of religion, should read and discuss with his parishioners and adult classes.

=Faith and the War=: By ARTHUR MACHEN, Author of "The Bowmen: and other Legends of the War." Crown 8vo, cloth, 2s. 6d. net (postage 2d.).

This very ably written book contains excellent doctrine which ought to prove helpful to any Christian of any religious persuasion. The errors of Infidelity and the absurdities of Spiritualism are exposed in a courteous manner. The subjects include: "The Contradictions of Life," "Faith," "The Freethinker," "The Religion of the Plain Man," etc.

=The Round of the Church's Clock=: By the Rev. JOHN SINKER, Vicar of Lytham, and Rural Dean of the Fylde. Author of "Into the Church's Service," "The Prayer Book in the Pulpit," "The War; Its Deeds and Lessons," etc. With an introduction by the Right Rev. G. H. S. Walpole, D.D., Lord Bishop of Edinburgh. Recently published. Crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. 6d. net (postage 4d).

An entirely new series of Addresses, including one Sermon for each of the Church's Seasons from Advent to Trinity.

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=Dr. Walpole, Bishop of Edinburgh=, writes: "I have no hesitation in commending these simple addresses to the Clergy, and all those who have the responsibility of expounding the teaching of the Church's seasons. 'The Round of the Church's Clock' contains not only clear and definite teaching, but it also abounds in stories, poems, experiences and analogies, which not only enable the listener to understand what is preached, but to be interested. While Mr. Sinker never belittles the sacredness of the high subjects he treats, he makes them easily understood."

=God and His Children=: By the Rev. F. W. WORSEY, M.A., Vicar of Bodenham. Author of "Praying Always," "Under the War Cloud," "War and the Easter Hope," etc. Just out. Crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. 6d. net (postage 4d.).

An entirely new series of simple practical Sermons, including: Six for Lent on The Child of God, three for Good Friday and Easter, four for Advent on the Godhead, three for Christmas and New Year on the Divine Son, and two for Epiphany.

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=Prophecy and the War:= By the Rev. E. J. NURSE, Rector of Windermere. Price 3s. net (postage 2½d.).

Seven Remarkable Prophecies on the War. This volume, which has proved so unusually striking and interesting, includes The Divine Potter Moulding the Nations--The Return of the Jews to Palestine--The Four World-Empires foretold by Daniel--The Downfall of the Turkish Empire--The Desolation and Restoration of Jerusalem--The Second Coming--The Millennium. Also an entirely New Chapter, entitled, "Armageddon; or, The Coming of Antichrist."

=Tennyson's "In Memoriam:"= Its Message to the Bereaved and Sorrowful. By the Rev. T. A. MOXON, M.A., Editor of "St. Chrysostom, on the Priesthood," etc. Assistant Master of Shrewsbury School, formerly Vicar and Rural Dean of Alfreton. Crown 8vo, cloth, 2s. 6d. net (postage 2½d.).

Six Addresses on the subject of Tennyson's Poem in relation to the present War. The "In Memoriam" is a record of the poet's gradual struggle from despair to faith, after the blow of the sudden death of his friend, A. H. Hallam. These addresses are specially composed to help the bereaved and sorrowful; they deal with the problems of Suffering, Death, Communion with the Departed, Faith and Hope, and the Message of Christ, as expressed by the late Lord Tennyson. This volume may be given to the bereaved; it may also be found useful for preachers, and those who minister to the sorrowful.

=Our Lenten Warfare=: For Lent. By the Rev. H. L. GOUDGE, D.D., Canon of Ely, with Special Foreword by the Bishop of London. Crown 8vo, cloth, 2s. 6d. net (postage 4d.). Third Impression.

Nine entirely new Sermons for Ash Wednesday, the Six Sundays in Lent, Good Friday and Easter Day. These most valuable and specially written Addresses deal with the Lenten Warfare of the Soul against Sin, in connection with the lessons of the Great War.

=The Bishop of London= says: "This excellent little book will commend itself by its own merit. The whole idea of the new Christian soldier as we understand him in the light of the war is so clearly worked out, without one superfluous word, that 'he who runs may read.' If I may, however, pick out one chapter out of the rest, I would choose that on 'The New Army.' The teaching of this chapter is VITAL."

=The Fellowship of the Holy Eucharist=: For Lent. By the Rev. G. LACEY MAY, M.A., Author of "What is The National Mission?" Crown 8vo, cloth, 2s. 6d. net (postage 3d.).

Forty entirely new Devotional Readings on the Sacrament of Love, specially suitable for the Forty Days of Lent, and most valuable in connection with the recent Mission Preaching and Teaching on the Subject. Among the subjects are: Fellowship with Our Lord--with The Holy Spirit--with The Angels--with Our Fellow-men--with The Suffering--with The Departed--with Nature. Full of material for Eucharistic Sermons.

=The Love of our Lord=: By the Rev. JOHN BERESFORD-PEIRSE, with Preface by the Bishop of Bloemfontein. Crown 8vo, cloth, 2s. 6d. net (postage 4d.).

An entirely new Set of Addresses to Boys and Young Men, which will be found invaluable for Teaching and for Mission Work. Among the twenty-one subjects are Prayer, Thanksgiving, Confirmation, The Holy Eucharist, Faith, Hope, Love, Service, Friendship, Purity, etc.

=Christ's Message in Times of Crisis=: By the Rev. E. C. DEWICK, some time Vice-Principal of St. Aidan's, Birkenhead Crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. 6d. net (postage 5d.).

Twenty Sermons originally preached at St. Aidan's College. A singularly interesting set of Addresses, twelve of which are on subjects connected with THE WAR. They will be found very useful and valuable at the present time.

=Short Village Homilies=: By the Rev. F. L. H. MILLARD, M.A., Vicar of St. Aidan's, Carlisle. Crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. 6d. net (postage 5d.).

A new Series of short and simple Sermons, specially adapted during these times for Villages and Evening Addresses in large towns. They include Six Sundays in Lent, Mourners and Bereaved, a Memorial Sermon, and several specially for use during War.

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=In the Hand of God=: By GERTRUDE HOLLIS. 2s. 6d. net. (postage 2d.).

In Memory of the Departed. This new and beautiful little volume contains thirty Short Chapters, full of comfort and hope for the Bereaved in this War. There is a space for the names of the Departed, and the Meditations on Paradise and the Resurrection are full of consolation.

=Praying Always (Eph. vi.--18). Ash Wednesday to Easter in War Time=: By the Rev. F. W. WORSEY, Vicar of Bodenham, Author of "Under the War Cloud," Nine Sermons, etc. Crown 8vo, cloth, 2s. 6d. net (postage 3d.). Published 1916.

Nine Plain Sermons for Ash Wednesday, each Sunday in Lent, Good Friday, and Easter Day. These Sermons deal largely with Lenten Prayer during the War: "The Call--The Object--The Difficulties, The Effect of Prayer--The Prayers from the Cross--The Easter Triumph of Prayer." =The Church Times= said of Mr. Worsey's former volume: "We should like to think that in every Country Church the War has found Parish Priests ready to give such admirable counsel to their people."

=The Discipline of War=: For Lent. By the Rev. Canon J. HASLOCH POTTER, M.A. 2s. net (postage 2d.). Second Impression. Published 1915.

Nine Addresses, including Ash Wednesday, the Six Sundays in Lent, Good Friday and Easter Day.

=Lenten Thoughts in War Time=: By the Rev. J. H. WILLIAMS, M.A., Author of "Village Sermons." Crown 8vo, cloth, 2s. 6d. net (postage 4d.). Published 1916.

Nine Plain Addresses, specially written for the Lenten Season in connection with the War. They include Sermons for Ash Wednesday, the six Sundays in Lent, Good Friday, and Easter Day. These addresses embrace the duties which we owe to God, to ourselves, to the nation, and to the Church.

=The Greatest War=: For Lent. By the Rev. A. C. BUCKELL, of St. Saviour's, Ealing. Fcap. 8vo, cloth, 2s. net (postage 2d.).

This most interesting course of Six Lent Sermons will be found valuable at the present time. Among the subjects most strikingly treated are: The War--Its Author--Its Cause--The Equipment--The Trial--The End--and the Glory of the War.

=The Prayer of the Lord and the Lord of the Prayer=: For Lent. By the Rev. T. A. SEDGWICK, M.A. Crown 8vo, cloth, 2s. 6d. net (postage 4d.).

Six Addresses on the Lord's Prayer, and also a complete Set of Addresses on the Seven Last Words. A striking volume for Lent and Holy Week.

=The World's Destiny=: By a LAYMAN. Crown 8vo, cloth, 2s. 6d. net (postage 4d.).

A challenge by a Layman to the Clergy of the Church of England. The writer deals with the question of Our Lord's Return. In a catholic spirit, he asks whether the clergy are not seriously neglecting an important part of Catholic Truth in failing to teach the literal fulfilment of prophecy. The book is scholarly and arresting; the arguments are marshalled clearly and with legal fairness and acumen; the challenge is one which demands attention and an answer.

=With the C.L.B. Battalion in France=: By the Rev. JAMES DUNCAN, Chaplain to the 16th K.R.R. (C.L.B.). With Frontispiece and a most interesting Preface by the Rev. EDGAR ROGERS. Cloth, 2s. 6d. net (postage 4d.).

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OPINIONS OF MR. MURPHY'S SERMONS.

"Sermons of a very straightforward and forcible kind, much wanted in the present day."--_National Church._

=A Rector in the Midlands= writes: "_These are perfect Sermons for Villagers_, and calculated to do an enormous amount of good. A congregation that listens to such sermons is to be envied indeed."

"Can be heartily praised. Never uninstructive and never dull. The sermons have force, directness, actuality, with simplicity of style. Full of brightness and vivacity. Nobody could go to sleep where such sermons are delivered."--_Guardian._

TWO VOLUMES OF SERMONS ON HYMNS.

=Popular Hymns: their Authors and Teachers=: By the late CANON DUNCAN, Vicar of St. Stephen's, Newcastle-on-Tyne. CHEAP Edition. Crown 8vo, cloth, 4s. 6d. net (postage 5d.).

A Series of thirty-six Sermons on popular hymns. Most attractive and instructive Sermons.

"We can bear very strong personal testimony to the great delight and usefulness of Canon Duncan's beautiful and impressive work."--_Record._

"A deeply interesting and helpful book."--_Church Family Newspaper._

=Hymns and their Singers=: By the late Rev. M. H. JAMES, LL.D., Vicar of St. Thomas', Hull. SECOND IMPRESSION. Crown 8vo, cloth, 4s. 6d. net (postage 4d.).

Twenty-one Sermons on popular Hymns. These very original Sermons deal not only with the meaning of the words, but are full of interesting information as to the Authorship and History of the various Hymns.

=The Church of Ireland Gazette= says: "The writer is to be congratulated. There are twenty-one extremely interesting and attractive Sermons."

=On the Way Home=: By the Rev. W. H. JONES. THIRD IMPRESSION. Crown 8vo, cloth, 4s. 6d. net (postage 4d.).

Sixty Sermons for Life's Travellers, for all the Sundays and Chief Holy Days in the Christian Year.

"We believe that everyone on reading these short Addresses will agree with us in the high opinion we have formed of them. They are replete with anecdotes drawn from life, and such as are calculated to fix the attention of homely folk for whom especially they are intended. Written as they are by a Priest of the Diocese of Lincoln, they breathe much of that spirit of love which one has learned to associate with that favoured See."--_Church Times._

=The Country Pulpit=: By the Rev. J. A. CRAIGIE, M.A., Vicar of Otterford. Crown 8vo, cloth, 4s. 6d. net (postage 4d.).

This excellent volume of Village Sermons includes Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, and the Sundays from Septuagesima to Easter, besides General Sermons.

"We feel convinced that these sermons were listened to, and that their author will be heard again."--_National Church._

=The Good Shepherd=: The last book by the late Rev. Canon GEORGE BODY. SECOND IMPRESSION. Cloth, boards, 2s. 6d. net (postage 3d.).

A Series of Meditations. (The Pastorate of Jesus--The Fold--Personal Knowledge of Jesus--Guidance--Sustenance--Healing--Paradise, etc.).

BOOKS FOR THE FORTY DAYS OF LENT

=New and Contrite Hearts=: By the late Rev. H. J. WILMOT-BUXTON, M.A. EIGHTH IMPRESSION. Crown 8vo, cloth, 2s. 6d. net (postage 3d.).

Forty brief Meditations, one for every day in Lent, from Ash Wednesday to Easter Eve. A new and cheaper Edition of these most popular Readings, which include a Set of Seven Short Addresses on the Seven Last Words.

"Just such readings as will help the devout soul to realize the blessing which follows a well observed Lent."--_Church Family Newspaper._

=Lenten Lights and Shadows=: By the Author of "The Six Maries," etc. Fcap. 8vo, cloth, bevelled boards, 2s. 6d. net (postage 3d.).

Meditations for the Forty Days of Lent, with additional readings for the Sundays in Lent and Easter Day. This book of Short and Beautiful Readings for the days of Lent is strongly recommended.

=The Last Discourses of Our Lord=: By the Rev. DR. A. G. MORTIMER. NEW AND CHEAPER EDITION. THIRD IMPRESSION. Crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. 6d. net (postage 5d.).

In Forty Addresses or Readings for the Forty Days of Lent.

A New Edition of this valuable book, which is now published at 3s. 6d. net instead of 5s. net.

=The Halo of Life=: By Rev. HARRY WILSON, formerly Vicar of St. Augustine's, Stepney. ELEVENTH IMPRESSION. Cloth, 1s. 6d. net (postage 2d.).

Forty Little Readings on Humility, specially suitable for the Forty Days of Lent. Suited for general distribution.

"This is a valuable little book, which we most highly recommend. How many thousand families might be blessed by this invaluable work if its noble rules were applied to daily life."--_Church Review._

BY THE SAME AUTHOR.

=Catholic Teaching=; or, Our Life and His Love. A Series of Fifty-six Simple Instructions in the Christian Life. FOURTEENTH IMPRESSION. Cloth, 2s. net (postage 2d.).

=The Church Review= says: "Has the true ring of Catholic Teaching, persuasively and eloquently put in the plainest English. This valuable little book is as good as any we can recommend."

=A Treasury of Meditation=, or Suggestions, as Aids to those Who Desire to Lead a Devout Life. By the REV. CANON KNOX LITTLE. THIRTEENTH IMPRESSION. Printed throughout in red and black, on specially made paper, and bound in crimson cloth, bevelled boards, with burnished red edges, 4s. 6d. net (postage 4d.).

A Manual of brief Meditations on various subjects, _e.g._, On Sin--On the World--On Things of Ordinary Life--On Nearness to God--On the Perfect Life--On the Life and Offices of Christ--On the Cross of Christ--On the Holy Ghost--On Saints and Angels--On the Blessed Sacrament--On Life, Death, and Eternity, etc.

N.B.--Each one includes brief Directions, Meditation, Question, Resolve, Prayer, Work of Christ, Verse of Hymn. This Manual is invaluable for the whole Christian Year.

=The Guided Life=; or, Life Lived under the Guidance of the Holy Spirit. By the late Rev. CANON GEORGE BODY. EIGHTH IMPRESSION. Fcap. 8vo, cloth, 1s. 6d. net (postage 1½d.).

The Way of Contrition; The Way of Sanctity; The Way of Patience; The Way of Ministry, etc.

"Of very great value."--_Guardian._

"Very bright, cheering, helpful, and valuable meditations."--_Church Review._

=The Mystery of Suffering=: By Rev. S. BARING-GOULD. A NEW AND CHEAP EDITION FOR LENT (the Tenth). 2s. 6d. net (postage 4d.).

A Course of Lent Lectures: 1. The Mystery of Suffering. 2. The Occasion of Suffering. 3. The Capacity for Suffering. 4. Suffering Educative. 5. Suffering Evidential. 6. Suffering Sacrificial.

"This is the very poetry of Theology; it is a very difficult subject very beautifully handled."--_Church Quarterly._

=The Mountain of Blessedness=: By DR. C. J. RIDGEWAY, Bishop of Chichester. FIFTH IMPRESSION. Cloth, 2s. 6d. net (postage 3d.).

A Series of Plain Lent Addresses on the Beatitudes.

FOR CHILDREN'S SERVICES.

=The King and His Soldiers=: By M. E. CLEMENTS, Author of "Missionary Stories." Crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. net (postage 4d.).

Twenty-six Talks with Boys and Girls, from Advent to Whit Sunday. These Addresses will be found of the greatest possible interest for Children, and will be invaluable for Addresses in Church, in School, or for Home Reading for the Sundays in Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and up to Whit Sunday. They cannot fail to seize and hold the attention of young people.

=The Children's Law=: By Rev. G. R. OAKLEY, M.A., B.D. 2s. 6d. net (postage 4d.).

Plain Talks to Children on the Commandments, the Sacramental Ordinances, and on Rules of Life and Worship, of the greatest value in instructing and helping the Young; for use in Church, Sunday School, or at Home.

_A strikingly beautiful little book._

=Missionary Stories of the Olden Time=: By MARY E. CLEMENTS. 2s. net (postage 3d.).

A Series of deeply interesting Stories specially suited for Young People, full of picturesque incidents in the Story of the Evangelization of the British Isles. Among the contents are the Stories of St. Alban--St. Patrick--The Boys in the Slave Market--Of Gregory and the Young Angles--The Conversion of Kent--Sussex--Wessex, etc. A delightful book for children and others.

TWO VOLUMES OF SERMONS TO CHILDREN.

=Sermons to Children=: First Series. By the Rev. S. BARING-GOULD. THIRTEENTH IMPRESSION. 4s. 6d. net (postage 4d.).

Including a set of Six on Children's Duties and Faults (Tidiness--Idleness--Wilfulness--Obedience--Perseverance--Idle Talk, etc.), and also a set of Four on the Seasons of the Year.

=The Church Quarterly= says: "These are really Sermons suited _for_ Children, alike in mode of thought, simplicity of language, and lessons conveyed, and they are very beautiful. No mere critical description can do justice to the charm with which spiritual and moral lessons are made to flow (not merely are drawn) out of natural facts or objects. Stories, too, are made use of with admirable taste, and the lessons taught are, without exception, sound and admirable. We cannot doubt that the volume will be, and will remain, a standard favourite."

=Sermons to Children=: Second Series. Crown 8vo, cloth, 4s. 6d. net (postage 4d.).

Twenty-four Sermons, including Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Whitsunday, Trinity, and many General Sermons.

The immense success of Mr. BARING-GOULD'S former Series of Sermons to Children, of which thirteen editions have already been sold, will make this new volume doubly welcome.

=The Church Times= says: "There will be a run on this volume. The stories are most cleverly told, and the lessons are all that they should be. No child who reads or hears these Addresses will be left in doubt as to what he ought to believe and do."

TWO VOLUMES OF SERMONS TO CHILDREN.

=Led by a Little Child=: (Isaiah xi. 6). By the late H. J. WILMOT-BUXTON. SIXTH IMPRESSION. Crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. 6d. net (postage 4d.).

A Series of Fifteen Short Addresses or Readings for Children. Among the Subjects and Titles of the Addresses are "The Lion and the Lamb," "The Serpent and the Dove," "Wolves," "Foxes," "The Sparrow and the Swallow," "Eagles' Wings," "Sermons in Stones," "Four Feeble Things" (Prov. xxx. 24), "What the Cedar Beam Saw," etc., etc.

"Bright, simply-worded homilies for children, with plenty of anecdotes and illustrations, which are not dragged in, but really do help the lesson to be enforced. Very useful for reading aloud to children."--_Guardian._

"Models of what children's sermons should be."--_Ecclesiastical Gazette._

=Parable Sermons for Children=: A Cheap Edition. Crown 8vo, cloth, 2s. 6d. net (postage 3d.).

These beautiful Sermons generally begin with a Story or Parable, and cannot fail to arrest and hold the attention of children. The original Edition was published at 3s. 6d. It is now reduced to 2s. 6d. net.

=The Boys and Girls of the Bible=: By Rev. CANON J. HAMMOND. Two Vols., 12s. net (postage 5d.).

Two Volumes of Sermons on Old and New Testament Characters.

VOL. I., Old Testament, 6s. net (postage 4d.).
VOL. II., New Testament, 6s. net (postage 4d.).

=The Church Catechism in Anecdote=: Collected and Arranged by the late Rev. L. M. DALTON, M.A. FOURTH IMPRESSION. Cloth, 2s. 6d. net (postage 4d.).

Providing one or more anecdotes illustrating each clause of the Church Catechism, the teacher being left to apply the materials thus provided. An endeavour has been made to find good anecdotes which have not been used in other well-known books on the Church Catechism, and the volume cannot fail to delight and interest the children who are being taught.

CHURCH MUSIC FOR LENT AND EASTER.

=The Benedicite, for Septuagesima and Lent=: (Shortened Form.) Six simple chant settings, the second half of each verse being repeated after every third verse only, thus repeating it _eleven_ instead of thirty-two times.

NO. 1, in D, by MARTIN S. SKEFFINGTON. NO. 2, in G, by MARTIN S. SKEFFINGTON.--NO. 3, in B Flat, by MARTIN S. SKEFFINGTON.--NO. 1, in E Flat, by H. HAMILTON JEFFERIES.--NO. 2, in A Flat, by H. HAMILTON JEFFERIES.--NO. 3, in G, by H. HAMILTON JEFFERIES.

The price of each of the above, Words and Music complete, is 2d., or 25 Copies of any one setting for 3s. net (postage 2d.). One Copy of each of these Six Settings post free for 1s.

MUSIC BY H. HAMILTON JEFFERIES.

=Vesper Hymn=: "Part in Peace," to be sung kneeling, after the Benediction. The Words by SARAH F. ADAMS, author of "Nearer, my God, to Thee," and the Music by H. HAMILTON JEFFERIES. Complete with Music, 1d., or Twenty-five Copies for 1s. 9d. net (postage 1d.). The Words separately, price ½d., or 1s. 6d. net per 100 (postage 2d.).

=The Morning Service in Chant Form= in D Major, including Kyrie. Price 2d., or Twenty-five Copies for 3s. net (postage 4d.).

A simple Service in Chant Form for Village and Parish Choirs, including chants for the Venite, quadruple for the Te Deum (the Words printed in full), for the Benedictus or Jubilate, and a Kyrie. A melodious and attractive Service for congregational use.

=The Story of the Cross=: A beautiful setting for Parish Choirs, by H. HAMILTON JEFFERIES. Price 1d., or Twenty-five Copies for 1s. 9d. net (postage 2d.). The Words separately, ½d., or 1s. 6d. net per 100 (postage 2d.).

This devotional and lovely setting, both in compass and simplicity, is perfectly suited for Choirs in Towns or Villages.

=A Midland Vicar writes=:--"I have tried nearly all the settings used, but yours is the most tuneful of all."

=An Easter Service of Song=: Complete with Music. Price 4d. The Words separately, price ½., or 3s. 6d. net per 100 (postage 4d.).

A complete Order of Service, short and simple, for Eastertide, with Hymns and Carols. Special tunes by Sir J. F. BRIDGE, etc.

=The Late Canon Woodward's Children's Service Book=: 394th Thousand. Services, Prayers, Hymns, Litanies, Carols, etc.

The Complete Words Edition, stitched, price 3d. net. Strong limp cloth, 6d. net. Handsome cloth boards, 8d. net. Complete Musical Edition, 3s. 6d. net (Inland postage 5d.).

Clergymen desirous of making CHILDREN'S SERVICES REALLY POPULAR and THOROUGHLY ATTRACTIVE both to children and their elders should send for Specimen Copy. Post free, 3-½d.

VOLUMES OF SERMONS, ADDRESSES OR READINGS ESPECIALLY SUITABLE FOR LENT
AND EASTER, MANY CONTAINING COMPLETE COURSES.

=The Prodigal Son=: By Rev. A. C. BUCKELL, M.A. of St. Saviour's, Ealing. Fcap. 8vo, cloth, 2s. net (postage 2d.). SECOND IMPRESSION.

Six new and most picturesque Sermons for Lent and Easter, the various events being vividly described in six scenes.